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ANÁLISE DA RELAÇÃO ENTRE GOVERNANÇA CORPORATIVA, ESTRUTURA DE CAPITAL E DESEMPENHO DE EMPRESAS DE CAPITAL ABERTO: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Almeida Reinaldi Maria Aldinete , Angelo Gabrielly , Freitas Carlos Cesar Garcia , Bressan Inês Cardin
Published: November 2022

Esse estudo objetivou analisar, por meio de revisão da literatura, a relação existente entre a Estrutura de Governança Corporativa, a estrutura de capital e os resultados obtidos por empresas de capital aberto. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória de cunho qualitativo, cujos dados foram coletados por meio de um levantamento dos artigos publicados sobre o tema em periódicos de alto impacto classificados na plataforma Sucupira , na área de “Administração Pública e de Empresas, Ciências Contábeis e Turismo, no período de 2012 a 2021. Foram selecionados e analisados 34 artigos,  em consonância com a Análise de Conteúdos, o que possibilitou a construção de seis categorias de análise, por meio das quais considera-se que as políticas de boas práticas de Governança Corporativa podem influenciar na redução do custo de capital, no nível de assimetria informacional entre gestores e investidores, podendo influenciar ainda na formação da estrutura de capital das empresas, na redução de conflitos de agência e na melhoria do seu desempenho financeiro.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA POSTURA DO PROFESSOR NA CONSTRUÇÃO DA AUTOESTIMA DOS ALUNOS NO CONTEXTO DO PÓS-AVALIAÇÃO
Authors: Veras Simone Oliveira , Cassanga Ndala Feliciano Barnabé , Souza Rogério Saraiva de
Published: November 2022

Tendo em vista a avaliação da aprendizagem como parte essencial do processo de ensino, o trabalho aqui apresentado buscou provocar reflexões sobre a importância do ato avaliativo numa perspectiva acolhedora, principalmente no momento natural de tensão causado nos estudantes pelo contexto pós-avaliativo. Para tanto, foram traçadas relevantes discussões acerca da postura do professor na construção da autoestima dos alunos no panorama do pós-avaliação. Nessa perspectiva, elegeu-se como objeto geral do estudo analisar a influência da postura docente no processo de construção da autoestima dos alunos no contexto do pós-avaliação da aprendizagem escolar. Ademais, o presente artigo, configurou-se como um estudo descritivo de abordagem mista, cujos instrumentos de coleta de dados foram observações e aplicação de questionários, sendo o campo de investigação uma Escola Municipal situada na Zona Rural da cidade de Teresina-PI, Brasil, e tendo como público-alvo, estudantes e professores do Ensino Fundamental da referida escola. Toda a discussão teórica em torno do tema abordado, foi construída a partir de estudiosos como: Piaget (2014), Freire (1999), Ranghetti (2002), Haydt (1988), Hoffman (2009), dentre outros. Por fim, as considerações finais do trabalho não pretenderam encerrar, mas sim, provocar novas investigações e reflexões sobre o tema, considerando que todo estudo que intencione reflexões aos docentes sobre suas práticas pedagógicas, podem promover mudanças refletidas, somando-se a trocas, estudos e planejamentos contínuos e colaborando com a melhoria da qualidade do processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
ENDOPLEURA UCHI: UM BREVE RESUMO SOBRE SUAS PROPRIEDADES FARMACOLÓGICAS E A IMPORTÂNCIA DAS PLANTAS MEDICINAIS PARA A SOCIEDADE CONTEMPORANEA
Authors: Trombini Falcão Laura , Menegatti Teixeira Giovanna , Alexandrino Antunes Aline , Vieira Gonzaga Rodrigo
Published: November 2022

A Endopleura uchi é uma espécie de planta pertencente à família Humiriaceae. Na região da Amazônia, a E. uchi, também conhecida por uxi-amarelo, é popularmente utilizada como planta medicinal para tratar doenças como dislipidemia, infecção uterina, miomas, ovário policístico, distúrbios menstruais, e também como método contraceptivo e abortivo. Este trabalho tive como objetivo levantar estudos sobre as propriedades farmacológicas do uxi-amarelo como uma forma de incentivo aos estudos farmacognósticos, valorização e preservação da Floresta Amazônica, pois a partir das plantas é possível desenvolver e descobrir novos medicamentos, além de ser um potencial econômico sustentável. Estudos apontam que a E. uchi possui características antifúngicas contra o fungo Candida albicans. No cenário atual, há espécies de fungos apresentando resistência aos antifúngicos disponíveis no mercado e nesse sentido, se aponta a variabilidade de espécies naturais como um importante fator para o desenvolvimento de novos medicamentos, o que pode contribuir com a sociedade em vários sentidos.
ESTUDO DE POSSÍVEIS DISTÚRBIOS OSTEOMUSCULARES APRESENTADOS POR TRABALHADORES DE UM FRIGORÍFICO DO VALE DO MUCURI (MG)
Authors: Vieira da Silva Thais , Brandão Amorim Patricia
Published: November 2022

Introdução: A Ergonomia é o estudo de adaptação do trabalho às características psicológicas e fisiológicas do indivíduo. Sendo primordial que o trabalhador se previna de riscos ocupacionais futuramente. Todavia, observa-se que em frigoríficos a carga horária ultrapassa a jornada de oito horas por dia, obtendo uma sobrecarga de trabalho que afeta o sistema muscular estático, ou dinâmica de membros superiores e inferiores, desenvolvendo as doenças ocupacionais. Objetivo: Analisar possíveis distúrbios osteomusculares apresentados por trabalhadores de um frigorífico localizado no Vale do Mucuri, no Município de Nanuque – MG, Brasil. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e exploratória realizada através da aplicação do Questionário Nórdico Musculoesquelético, através da plataforma Google Forms. Resultados: Observou-se que 90% dos entrevistados sentem-se cansados após a jornada de trabalho, com dores em regiões específicas do corpo. 70% dos entrevistados apresentaram dores médias a intensas e 75% relataram que o desenvolvimento de suas atividades ocorre em pé durante toda a sua carga horária. Considerações finais: Os frigoríficos têm ritmos intensos e uma longa jornada de trabalho, o que expõe os trabalhadores ao desgaste físico e mental e estes impactos refletem sobre a saúde dos trabalhadores, podendo ocasionar doenças ocupacionais.
Feedback practices in foreign language emergency remote teaching in Finland
Authors: Mäkipää Toni
Published: November 2022

This case study investigated students’ perceptions of teacher feedback in foreign language emergency remote teaching in Finnish general upper secondary education. A total of 251 students from seven schools answered an online questionnaire. The results showed that students found teacher feedback to be encouraging, clear, instructive and general. Compared to students with higher course grades, students with lower course grades found teacher feedback to be discouraging, vague, unclear, and demotivating. Students perceived the quantity of oral feedback to be scarce. The results imply that feedback was not personalised to match students’ individual needs, and that teachers mostly relied on written feedback. Teachers can use these findings to reflect on their approach to feedback in emergency remote teaching and redesign strategies to diversify their feedback practices.
Da natureza como sistema teleológico e os limites da razão na crítica da faculdade do juízo
Authors: DEJEANNE SOLANGE
Published: November 2022

O presente trabalho atende considerações kantianas segundo as quais a) osprincípios transcendentais do conhecimento nos autorizam a admitir, ou reconhecer, umaconformidade a fins subjetiva da natureza, e assim a finalidade como uma espécie decausalidade; e b) que as considerações sobre um juízo teleológico, reflexionante, para ajuizaros fenômenos, implicaria um fim final  da criação, a saber, a existência dohomem no mundo como ser noumênico. Uma vez que se considera a amplitude de trabalhoque estas considerações exigem em termos de análise da argumentação kantiana, trata-seaqui apenas de delimitar o âmbito no qual Kant pode reivindicar uma perspectiva teleológicalegítima na consideração sobre os seres organizados da natureza, incorporando, assim, talperspectiva à própria metafísica da experiência. Nas considerações pretende-se evidenciarque em nenhum momento de sua argumentação Kant descuida da “particularidade doentendimento humano”, e mesmo da razão, reconhecidas na Crítica da razão pura, mesmoquando ele propõe a extensão da perspectiva teleológica à solução dos problemaspropriamente metafísicos, como entendidos pela tradição. O parâmetro desta análise é odo(s) próprio(s) limite(s) da razão como estabelecido(s) por Kant na Crítica da razão pura.
Tradição e crítica: a racionalidade do livre debate em Popper1
Authors: DA SILVA HARTMANN ANGELO EDUARDO
Published: November 2022

De quê se trata a defesa, feita por Popper, de uma racionalidade crítica? Como atradição filosófica ensejou, não apenas o debate crítico, como também seu desafiopermanente, o instrumentalismo das teorias científicas? O presente texto tece as origens doracionalismo crítico na tradição dos filósofos gregos, seu ressurgimento na obra de Galileu,bem como o nominalismo de Berkeley, que constituiu o primeiro esforço sistemático dedissolução do livre debate.
Gestalt y deriva objetivista de la Psicología de la Forma, según MerleauPonty
Authors: MÜLLER MARCOS JOSÉ
Published: November 2022

Se trata de presentar la lectura crítica que hace Merleau-Ponty de la noción Gestaltpropuesta por los psicólogos de la Forma. A pesar de valorar la tesis de que, en las experienciasperceptiva y conductual, los objetos se donan como totalidades intuidas o Gestalten, es decir,reveladas sin necesidad de mediación reflexiva; Merleau-Ponty critica a los psicólogos de laForma por intentar presentar a estas organizaciones espontaneas como si fueran leyesobjetivas.
Brevísimas notas sobre la felicidad: una mirada ecomunitarista
Authors: LÓPEZ VELASCO SIRIO
Published: November 2022

El artículo retrata algunos apuntes sobre el tema de la felicidad desde una miradaecocomunitaria como la que presento en el contexto de una educación ambientalposcapitalista.
Filosofia entre a universidade e a escola: uma experiência de docência pesquisadora
Authors: MACHADO BENVENHO CÉLIA
Published: November 2022

Fruto de uma primeira reflexão sobre o trabalho de formação para a docência queo curso de filosofia na Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná – Unioeste, campus deToledo, vem realizando em seus 42 anos de existência, o texto trata da importância daformação para a docência pesquisadora nos cursos de licenciatura em filosofia. Num primeiromomento, abordamos a trajetória do curso de filosofia da Unioeste, de modo especial após ainclusão da Filosofia no currículo escolar do Ensino Médio em 2008, indicando as mudançassignificativas que foram implementadas para atender aos aspectos legais e oferecer umaformação de qualidade aos futuros professores de Filosofia, de modo a garantir qualidade doensino de Filosofia no Ensino Médio. Num segundo momento, apresentamos a nossa própriatrajetória de formação na docência pesquisadora a partir de algumas experiências vivenciadas
A Survey on Automated Sentimental Analysis of Twitter Data using Supervised Algorithm
Authors: Mr. V. Chandra Sekhar Reddy  , K. Manvith Reddy  , CH. Vachan Sai  , K. Suraj  , A. Abhinash
Published: November 2022

Now a days as most of the people express their opinions and views on a particular topic, product or any other subject via social media, identifying the sentiment behind the statement has gained much significance. It is important to identify the statements that matter the most while someone is trying to know about a specific issue or product. In case of purchase of a product the buyer has the requirement of reading reviews that are sorted according to his requirements. While looking for cons of a product he wants to see all the negative reviews first and while looking for the pros of the product he wants start with positive reviews. Similar is the case with some national topic or a political scheme. As the data is enormous in size it cannot be analysed manually. We need a model that could perform sentimental analysis without human involvement. The Sentimental analysis involves few algorithms. In this model we are going to perform analysis using multiple algorithms such as Naivebayes, SVM, K-MEANS, KNN, Decision Treeand displaying performance comparisons between them (both accuracy and time taken). The GUI in this model in made much user friendly, the model is made flexible to be trained using any dataset as we can upload any dataset using the GUI developed and there is also a module where we can test the sentiment of custom input statement. The model can be used to analyse sentiment behind the statements and hence can be used in many real-time scenarios. One of application of this model is product reviews on shopping platforms so that the amount of negative and positive feedbacks can be seen by the new buyers. Another application may analyse sentiments that include political topics. As more and more people express their views through social media platforms, we can determine how the public’s opinion is towards a particular scheme or a particular political Leader..
Da Bio re(s)[ex]istência ao Covid Planner: curadoria e projetos interativos
Authors: Gasparetto Débora
Published: November 2022

O texto aborda uma curadoria realizada junto ao Jardim botânico da UFSM em um período pré-pandemia deflagrada pelo COrona VIrus Disease, um actante não-humano, bem como os projetos interativos realizados para a ocasião, mas também apresenta projetos realizado durante 2020/2021, em meio à pandemia. O objetivo é estimular e ampliar as redes expositivas da arte digital para além do tradicional sistema da arte, flertando com o ativismo e com a interdisciplinaridade. O texto tem a intenção de por meio da arte e do design de interfaces tocar em questões sensíveis à atualidade, como as instituições, as redes e a biosfera. A fundamentação teórica é impulsionada por Latour (2012; 2020); Zizek (2020), Morin (2020) e Rifkin (2019). A metodologia projetual utilizada é o Método 5I`s para projetos de interfaces interativas (GASPARETTO, 2020). Como resultado apresenta uma reflexão sobre empatia, relações entre humanos e não-humanos e a urgência de uma consciência biosférica para que se chegue de fato à ecologia política.
Natureza exploratória: uma etnografia digital sobre o evento Conexão
Authors: Bandeira Denise , Orsso Bianca
Published: November 2022

Este artigo apresenta um levantamento sobre o evento Conexão, criado pelo Núcleo de Arte e Tecnologia - NATFAP em 2011. De natureza exploratória, o estudo de caso aborda as edições que ocorreram entre os anos de 2011 e 2018. Nesse recorte e com um conjunto de dados, se propôs identificar tanto questões emergentes e poéticas, as redes de distribuição quanto os modos de recepção desses trabalhos. Para tal, em relação ao sistema e ao contexto da arte digital, foram adotadas estratégias de comunicação e chamadas aos participantes para a composição de um acervo digital, com veiculação em redes sociais, publicação em páginas da internet e outros mecanismos de busca a partir das informações já coletadas. A respeito dessas redes foi realizada uma etnografia digital (PINK, 2019; FRAGOSO, RECUERO, AMARAL, 2011), obtendo-se um conjunto de dados sobre as edições e, na sequência, com o uso de aplicativos de visualização, optou-se pela elaboração de mapas. Além disso, com a intenção de reunir e divulgar esse conjunto da produção em ACT, sugere-se um endereço eletrônico.
Narradores de si — artistas, criadores e leitores, dos poemas impressos às criações digitais
Authors: Santos Alckmar Luiz dos , Borges Isabela Melim
Published: November 2022

O intuito do presente artigo é pensar e discutir a subjetividade na poesia contemporânea, partindo daquela que foi proposta pelo movimento dos poetas concretos até a que se apresenta nas obras das literaturas digitais. Tal argumentação tem como ponto de partida a “crise do verso”, estabelecida por Mallarmé. É a partir dos desdobramentos das ideias do poeta francês, sobretudo quando ele trata de uma dualidade entre a prosa e o verso, que leva a um deslocamento da subjetividade poética, é que tentamos traçar uma linha para orientar o debate acerca de como essa subjetividade se dá nas literaturas digitais.
Direito administrativo da inovação e experimentalismo: o agir ousado entre riscos, controles e colaboratividade
Authors: Cristóvam José Sérgio da Silva , Sousa Thanderson Pereira de
Published: November 2022

Inovação refere-se ao fenômeno de criação, introdução de novidades e recombinações. Vincula-se às mudanças radicais ou reformulações incrementais de algo já existente. O termo ganhou espaço significativo nos estudos em Economia, mas com o avançar do tempo inevitavelmente alcançou o âmbito do Direito. Nesse contexto, a investigação centra sua problemática em delinear uma noção de inovação adequada para a Administração Pública brasileira, elaborando um fluxo de experimentalismo próprio e abordando as perspectivas da inovação para a gestão pública. Busca, precipuamente, apresentar a inovação, o experimentalismo e seus desafios para um modelo de gestão inovadora. Metodologicamente, a investigação tem abordagem dedutiva, apoiando-se nas técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Conclui-se que inovação, para a Administração Pública, significa criar ou recombinar serviços e bens com fito de conformar o interesse público, observando fluxo experimental adequado. A consolidação de uma Administração inovadora depende, ainda, da mudança de cultura na gestão e nos órgãos de controle. Por fim, há que existir investimento em pesquisa, ciência e tecnologia e alfabetização digital para o modelo colaborativo de gestão que é demandado pela inovação.
Inteligência artificial e jurisdição: dever analítico de fundamentação e os limites da substituição dos humanos por algoritmos no campo da tomada de decisão judicial
Authors: Siqueira Dirceu Pereira , Morais Fausto Santos de , Santos Marcel Ferreira dos
Published: November 2022

Este artigo objetiva, de modo geral, identificar os limites à utilização da Inteligência Artificial (IA) na tomada de decisão judicial, tendo como objetivos específicos: (i) descrever o contexto da utilização da IA a partir do devido processo legal; (ii) identificar as hipóteses de fundamentação analítica prevista na legislação ordinária e a sua conformação a partir da utilização de instrumentos de IA, com foco na explicabilidade. A operacionalização da jurisdição, no contexto de atual de um sistema de justiça permeado por instrumentos de IA, deve encontrar limites na Constituição da República, na teoria da decisão judicial e em regras específicas de hermenêutica jurídica. Tais limites, todavia, não foram criados com olhos voltados à IA, razão pela qual remanesce a necessidade de se identificar balizas para utilização ética de ferramentas tecnológicas no Poder Judiciário. Como problema de pesquisa, pretende-se discutir quais são os limites à utilização da IA na tomada de decisão, seja no campo cível, seja no campo criminal, a partir da chamada fundamentação analítica, prevista nos artigos 489, §1º, CPC, e 315, §2º, CPP. O método de procedimento utilizado é o hipotético-dedutivo. A técnica de pesquisa é a bibliográfica. Aventa-se, como hipótese, que o Poder Judiciário, enquanto instrumento de tutela de direitos fundamentais e da personalidade, ao exercitar a tomada de decisão com base em instrumentos de IA, está limitado, a princípio, a decisões repetitivas destituídas de complexidade, as quais, inclusive, atendem ao dever de fundamentação quando trabalhado o conceito da explicabilidade, sob pena de violação ao devido processo legal.
A Netnographic Review of Dining Experiences of Russian Tourists
Authors: Bozbas Alper , Gül Tolga
Published: November 2022

This study aims to conduct a nethnographic analysis of the dining experiences of Russian tourists who prefer Antalya as their destination, depending on their restaurant choices. The findings regarding the dining experiences within the scope of the study were obtained from restaurant reviews for 2019 on the TripAdvisor website. The research findings were obtained from 131 reviews written for ten restaurants operating in Antalya city centre, Side, Kemer and Alanya districts. The analysis of reviews are made in three dimensions; First-Hand Experience, Supportive Experience and Attractive Experience. According to the findings obtained from the comments, it can be said that Russian tourists stay away from the Anatolian local culinary culture and prefer the cuisine they are used to in the countries they come from or dishes belonging to the universal cuisine. It has also been established that Russian tourists pay attention to restaurants with a good atmosphere to spend good and quality time with their families, rather than the dishes offered in restaurants.
Analysis of International Hotels' Social Media Strategies
Authors: Şener Gökhan , Cobanoglu Cihan
Published: November 2022

The hospitality industry and customer behaviors are unceasingly due to technology. Social media is thoroughly used by many people globally today and is a primary digital form of communication that includes these developments regarding hospitality, which is discernible in the most recent way. Eminently, it is being browsed for recreation, providing notable information and promotion for businesses. Social media generates outstanding opportunities for corporations to run critical digital marketing strategies. One of the essential considerations of enterprises is to grow their sales volumes, and advertising on digital platforms is a much more operative approach than any other platform nowadays, so hotels are thriving to a great extent in that regard. Accordingly, in this descriptive research, how international hotel brands in Ankara use digital marketing for expanding their marketing activities within the framework of brand standards and to what extent the usage of such platforms is practical concerning their sales are analyzed by using the interview technique.
Neurofeedback (NFB) Training in Aspergers
Authors: Chua Bee Seok
Published: November 2022

The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasing globally. Due to its high incidence rate reported globally, ASD should be considered as a public health emergency that requires immediate attention to the process of screening, diagnosis, and intervention. This is a preliminary case study to test the efficacy of the neurofeedback technique in helping an Asperger’s child to reduce his pathological symptoms (e.g., sociability, sensory/cognitive awareness, communication/ speech/ language, and physical behaviour). Neurofeedback is brain training based on the operant conditioning concept to regulate brainwave activities voluntarily using audio or visual feedback (real-time). In this study, we conducted neurofeedback training on an eight-year-old boy diagnosed with Aspergers aimed to enhance Sensorimotor Rhythm (SMR) wave (12 to 15 Hz) and at the same time inhibiting theta wave (4-8 Hz) and high beta wave (22-36Hz) at C4 over the right motor area, with the reference electrode placed on A2 and ground electrode placed on A1. Twenty (20) sessions of neurofeedback training were conducted on the boy’s aims to improve his behaviour and emotional expression, language comprehension. The participant showed observable improvement after 20 sessions of neurofeedback training in sociability and speech/ language or communication subscale of the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC), and parent’s report. This study provided important evidence that neurofeedback training can be employed to improve the child’s Asperger’s symptoms.
Distribution of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) in Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors: Mutua Boniface Muli , Chiuri Wanjiku , Ngure Veronica , Kimani Veronica
Published: November 2022

This study sought to map the distribution of parthenium weed in Nakuru County. Field surveys were conducted in September 2021 using the quadrat method, whereby the road stretch between Naivasha junction and Kibunja was used as the main transect. Data on the presence or absence of parthenium weed was recorded, and the geographical coordinates were taken using a hand-held GPS receiver and loaded into ArcGIS 9.3 computer software for the development of a parthenium-distribution map. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS V. 28 statistical tool (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). Correlation analysis (at a 5% significance level) was used to show the relationship between the presence of parthenium weed and elevation, while descriptive analyses were used to determine the proportion of invaded quadrats. The results of this study revealed that parthenium weed was widespread in Nakuru County, with 79.2% of quadrats sampled invaded. The majority of parthenium weed invasions were reported in low-altitude regions (<1999 M ASL), especially those between Naivasha and Nakuru (r = -0.507, P < 0.001). This study showed that Nakuru County is threatened by parthenium weed due to its vast distribution. Therefore, the County Government of Nakuru should prioritise parthenium weed management to avert further spread.
This study sought to map the distribution of parthenium weed in Nakuru County. Field surveys were conducted in September 2021 using the quadrat method, whereby the road stretch between Naivasha junction and Kibunja was used as the main transect. Data on the presence or absence of parthenium weed was recorded, and the geographical coordinates were taken using a hand-held GPS receiver and loaded into ArcGIS 9.3 computer software for the development of a parthenium-distribution map. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS V. 28 statistical tool (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). Correlation analysis (at a 5% significance level) was used to show the relationship between the presence of parthenium weed and elevation, while descriptive analyses were used to determine the proportion of invaded quadrats. The results of this study revealed that parthenium weed was widespread in Nakuru County, with 79.2% of quadrats sampled invaded. The majority of parthenium weed invasions were reported in low-altitude regions (<1999 M ASL), especially those between Naivasha and Nakuru (r = -0.507, P < 0.001). This study showed that Nakuru County is threatened by parthenium weed due to its vast distribution. Therefore, the County Government of Nakuru should prioritise parthenium weed management to avert further spread.
Comparative analysis of quantitative characteristics of cranberry (Oxycoccus) varieties in Moscow
Authors:   Main Botanical Garden RAS, Simakhin Maxim , Donskikh Vitaly , Nakonechnaya Darya , Ladyzhenskaya Olga
Published: November 2022

Cranberry is a valuable food and medicinal plant. For industrial purposes, two types of cranberries are used - large-fruited cranberries (Oxycoccus macrocarpus (Aiton) Pursh.) and marsh cranberries (Oxycoccus palustris Pers.). Based on these species, new varieties with improved qualities are obtained. At the moment, there are more than 100 varieties of large-fruited cranberries and marsh cranberries. They have economically valuable qualities: large-fruitedness, early maturity, dark color of berries, a large number of upright shoots per unit area, uniformity of berries, and a tendency to form more than one flower bud per shoot. Changing climatic conditions, for example, with the introduction of North American varieties, may lead to additional variability in traits. In this regard, it is necessary to compare popular varieties of cranberries in Moscow. The aim of the study is to compare varieties of cranberries according to the quantitative characteristics of fruits and leaves. Cranberry varieties were chosen as objects of study: ‘Ben Leer’, ‘Early Black’, ‘Mac Farlen’, ‘Piligrim’, ‘Stivens’ and ‘Beauty of the North’. Accounting and observations were carried out in the laboratory of cultivated plants GBS RAS. N.V. Tsitsina in 2021 and 2022 according to the morphological characteristics of fruits and leaves. The analysis of the experimental data was carried out by the methods of analysis of variance and confidence intervals. Comparative analysis showed that ‘Ben Leer’ and ‘Krasa Severa’ fruits have the maximum values of parameters with a low number of seeds. According to the features of the leaves, it was determined that the length, width and length of the petiole in the variety ‘Ben Leer’ turned out to be minimal. ‘Stivens’ has the largest leaves with long petioles. Keywords: MARSH CRANBERRY, LARGE-FRUITED CRANBERRY, FRUIT, LEAF, MORPHOLOGICAL SIGNS, 'BEN LEER', 'EARLY BLACK', 'MAC FARLEN', 'PILIGRIM', 'STIVENS', 'BEAUTY OF THE NORTH'
Biocontrol of Fusarium wilt disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum on tomato plants
Authors: Muslim Sraa Nsayef , Saud Sura Alaa , Thiyab Sally Ahmed
Published: November 2022

This study attempted the application of biocontrol on the pathogenic fungus of tomato plants caused by Fusarium oxysporum under field conditions. Results referred to treatment with T. harzianum proved the ability to increasing growth characters. also, this treatment record the significant increase of yield, yield components and enzyme activity of plants compared with the control and other treatments. The fungicide treatment was recorded the lowest value of the growth characters compared with other treatments except for the control.
The isolation and identification of allelopathic compounds using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) technology in residues of six cultivars of barley
Authors: ALBehadil Alaa A. J. , Fadhel Laith Z.
Published: November 2022

This research was conducted to detect some active allelopathic compounds in plant residues of six cultivars of barley, which are Furat, Rihan, Arivat, Shuaa, Samir and Baraka by using appropriate chemical reagents. Allelopathic compounds were isolated and identified using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) device. The results of the primary qualitative detection were the presence of most of the secondary metabolites that include glycosides, alkaloids, tannins, terpenes, steroids, flavonoids, saponins, and resins in the residues of the barley cultivars. However, the detection results did not show the presence of steroids in the residues of different barley cultivars. The quantities of each of the glycosides, tannins, alkaloids, and flavonoids were measured, as the results showed that the highest concentrations of them were in the residues of the Samir cultivar. Besides, the analysis results with the (HPLC) showed the presence of several phenolic compounds in the residues of the different barley cultivars such as Rutin, Vanillin, Caffiec acid, Hydroquinone, Resorcinol, Quercetin.
Investigation of some biomarker levels in breast and artificial feeding women in Thi-Qar province
Authors: Mohammed Nidhal Y. , Alhilfi Wissal A. , Jawad Aya Talib
Published: November 2022

Breastfeeding is defined as the mother/child act of milk transference, according to the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM). The Breastfeeding Academy has also defined commercial infant formula as; artificial breastmilk substitutes, in accordance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitute’s language (ABM, 2008; WHO, 1981). Aim of this study is to provide evidence about biomarkers that associated to the age of the mothers, sex of the infant and the type of lactation and discussing this effect on the activities of the body. In lactating women, BMI shows significant positive correlation with age and cholesterol, Ca+2 shows significant positive correlation with phosphorus,HDL shows significant negative correlation with (phosphorus & Ca+2), cholesterol shows significant positive correlation with LDL and significant negative correlation with HDL, then LDL shows significant negative correlation with HDL, Ferritin shows significant negative correlation with HDL. PTH shows significant negative correlation with VD3. In non-lactating women, age shows significant positive correlation with phosphorus, Ca+2 shows significant positive correlation with (cholesterol & LDL) & cholesterol shows significant positive correlation with (RBS, LDL & HDL). In conclusion, the study revealed significant difference in different biomarkers between the lactation and non-lactation women groups.
Assessments of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Fe and Mg in some brands of green tea in Baghdad markets
Authors: Hasan Enas Jabbar
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to measure the concentration of the elements: Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Fe and Mg, as well as the percentage of fat, ash, protein and moisture of ten sample of green tea that collected from Baghdad city markets. The results showed the highest value of ash and moisture (6.10, 4.55) in chamain, Dilmah, while lowest value (5.12, 3.21) in Lipton, Mahmood green tea respectively. Dilmah and Alghazalaen show the highest value of fat, protein (2.80, 15.03) respectively, the lowest percent of fat and protein was abserved in Mahmood, Alwazah green tea, respectively. The levels of elements in this study were investigated by using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. All elements concentration was below the permissible limits of the Iraqi standard specifications for tea.
Immunological changes caused by infection with Toxoplasma gondii parasite women patients in Samarra city
Authors: Khalaf Sura Jamal , Abdullah Al-Jubouri Abdullah Hussein
Published: November 2022

Toxoplasma is a common disease caused by the T. gondii parasite with global reach and poses high risks to community health. This study included collecting 100 samples from patients with type 2 diabetes and 50 samples from healthy women without the disease, whose ages ranged between (50-25) years. The Enzyme _ Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method was used to diagnose the infection. The results of the current study showed that infection with toxoplasmosis leads to a significant increase in the level of IgM concentration when compared to the control group with the groups (Toxo - diabetes - Toxo + diabetes) as the values reached (47.09 - 49.54 - 51.45) respectively, and with regard to IgG, it did not show a significant difference. For the groups (Toxo - diabetes) when compared to the control group, it reached (16.48 - 18.08), while the Toxo - diabetes group differed significantly with the control group, reaching (24.02). Regarding cellular kinematics, IL1 differed significantly for the groups (Toxo - diabetes - Toxo + diabetes) when compared with the control group, reaching (44.04 - 59.42 - 61.36), respectively. Also, the IL2 cellular engine differed significantly for the (Toxo - diabetes groups as it reached (330.1 - 310) when compared with the control group, while it did not record a significant difference for the (Toxo + diabetes) group as it reached (363.6) when compared with the control group.
Environmental isotopes and hydrochemical investigation to evalute the seepage from Dwarege dam reservoir South Iraq (Missan Governorate)
Authors: Harpy A. F. , Nada K. B. , Ajena A. R. , Falih A. H. , Jasem A. A.
Published: November 2022

In the last few decades, a series of new Hydrological techniques have been developed to help in the assessment of leakage, Seepage and Recharge. The aim of this search is using the environmental isotopes (18O, 2H) combined with Physico-Chemical parameters (EC, Ca2+, Cl- , TDS etc.) have been employed to identify source of Seepage and Leakage pathways within Dwarege Reservoir-South Iraq. It’s the one of important reservoirs in the south of Iraq. In the present study, describes the relationship between the intake water and water dams. Using three types of water, (groundwater, Dwarege Reservoir and after reservoir). The results show that the stable isotopes composition of Groundwater from (-2.50) to ( -2.58%) for ä 18 O and from (–6.13) to ( -6.23%) for äD, respectively. The stable isotopes content of Dwarege reservoir in the studied area ranged from (-2.47%) and (-2.57%) for ä 18 O and from (-7.6%) to (-7.2%) for äD, while the water after Dam recorded (-1.38) for ä 18 O and (-2.27%) for äD, respectively. The hydrochemical facies of groundwater and Dwarege Dam is Ca-SO4 , while the hydrochemical facies of surface water after Dam is Na-Cl, due to the lithology of study area. Based on the result of isotopic values and hydrochemical facies there is interconnection between groundwater and surface water in the study area.
Design, synthesis, in silico study and preliminary pharmacological assessment of new gatifloxacin analogues having thiazole nucleus
Authors: Jawad Hajer A. , Naser Noor H. , Hussein Sahar A.
Published: November 2022

Series of gatifloxacin derivatives (IVa-IVd) were synthesized by incorporation of thiazole ring (Which has antibacterial activity) and some of its derivatives into a secondary amine of piperazine ring at C-7 position of gatifloxacin nucleus, in order to increase bulkiness at this position by that reduce the affinity toward the efflux pump of bacterial cells, leading to reduction in bacterial resistance. By using FT-IR spectroscopy, 1H-NMR spectral and some of the physicochemical properties, the synthesized compounds were confirmed and characterized for their chemical structures. In-vitro study was performed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of all synthesized compounds and was revaluated by using agar- well diffusion method (AWD). The antibacterial study was shown a topmost inhibition zone for the compounds IVa and IVb against Staphylococcus aureus and the lowest inhibition zone for the two compounds IVc and IVd against E. coli. In silico study was performed using Molecular Operating Environment program and showed that all synthesized compounds were give affinity toward topoisomerase enzyme and these studies were compatible with the in vitro studies, as the compound IVb give the highest S score value.
Evaluation the serum matrix metalloproteinase-2 and B-type natriuretic peptide in heart failure patients
Authors: Hosi Sawsan Salman , Ahmeid Mutaz Sabah , Zaidan Zaidan Jayed
Published: November 2022

Heart failure is a complicated medical syndrome in which dyspnea or stress discomfort due to impairment of blood ejection, ventricular filling, or a combination of both, occurs as it develops. Heart failure is the last stage of cardiovascular diseases. Heart failure is diagnosed by using various parameters such as physical examination to determine clinical signs and symptoms, echocardiography, which provides detailed information on heart function and structure, and specific laboratory tests such as natriuretic peptide brain (BNP) and terminal N-proBNP (NT-proBNP). This study aimed to estimate biomarkers (Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and Brain Natriuretic Peptide) in patients with heart failure and their relation with body mass index and volume of ejection fraction. This study is case control study was performed on 90 individuals divided into two groups. Group 1 represented patient with heart failure and group 2 represented control. The study carried out in Tikrit City, Salahaddin Governorate, Salahaddin Hospital from November of 2020 to February 2021. blood sampling performed from the patients and control groups. Measurement of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and Brain Natriuretic Peptide as done by colorimetric technique. The study showed significant difference in serum BNP and MMP-2 (119.36±18.12 pg/ml) and (48.18±2.74 ng/ml) respectively compared with apparently healthy group.The Pearson correlation test showed negative correlation between BNPand MMP-2 with ejection fraction in patients group. Also, the correlation between BMI with BNP and MMP-2 was different, whereas negative with BNP and positive with MMP-2. As well as, the positive correlation was found between BNP and MMP-2 in patient group. In conclusion, the data of current study demonstrate correlations between BNP and MMP-2 with percentage of ejection fraction in patients with heart failure. Effect of the body mass index on BNP and MMP-2 decrease with heart failure. Further studies should be applied to confirm this data in a larger number of patients and to clarify the mechanism.
Effects of modified atmosphere packaging nitrogen gas in storage Ross 308 broiler hatching eggs on eggshell conductance values and some hatchability traits
Authors: AL–Joubouri Ahmed Morshed Mahmmod , Al-Dhanki Z. T. M.
Published: November 2022

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is considered as an effective and common method for packaging and storing fresh meat products, but few studies have examined the usage of MAP in egg. In this article, the effect of MAP storage on the functional eggshell conductance and Some Hatchability Traits. Egg storage beyond 7 d is associated with an increase in incubation duration and a decrease in hatchability. Negative effects of prolonged egg storage may be caused by changes in the embryo, by changes in egg characteristics, or by both. An adjustment in storage air composition may reduce negative effects of prolonged egg storage because it may prevent changes in the embryo and in egg characteristics.An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of high N2 concentrations in the storage air on eggshell conductance and hatchability. 750 Eggs were stored period for 7, 14 and 21 day (250 eggs/ period) were in plastic bags in 3 different storage atmosphere compositions: control treatment Unpackaged, 100% Air treatment , 100% N2 treatment. The storage temperature was 14°C and a pressure of 10 mbar. Results showed The interaction between the Modified atmosphere packaging factor in favor of the treatment of nitrogen gas and a storage period of 14 and 21 days to a significant decrease in the measured conductance values G1, g2 and conductance constant (K).The Modified atmosphere packaging factor for nitrogen gas and air to a significant decrease in the measured conductance values (G1) and conductance constant (K). The factor of storage duration of broiler breeder hatching eggs and caused a significant decrease in the measured conductance values G1 and g2. The interaction between the Modified atmosphere packaging factor for the treatment of nitrogen gas with different storage periods (7-14-21 days) a significant increase in the percentage and hatching from fertilized eggs as a result of a significant decrease of early embryonic deaths. The use of the Modified atmosphere packaging factor to treat the of nitrogen gas in storing the hatching eggs to a significant increase in the hatching rate of fertilized eggs. The factor of storage duration of broiler breeder hatching eggs during the storage period of 7 days caused a significant increase in the percentage of early embryonic deaths, And it was found that there was no significant positive or negative correlation coefficient when studying the correlation coefficient between the conductance characteristics (conductance, conductance constant) and hatching traits (the percentage of hatching from fertilized eggs, early, medium and late embryonic mortality, live and dead click embryos)
Electrolyte level changes and their correlation with echocardiographic parameters in patients with acute coronary syndrome patients as compared to healthy individuals in Iraq
Authors: Merza Wafa Mansor , Ibrahim Shifaa Jameel
Published: November 2022

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a common complication of coronary heart disease. Serum electrolytes changes in ACS have not been studied extensively and there is paucity of information in the literature in this regard, electrolyte imbalance is one of the probable causes of ventricular tachycardia in patients with ACS. 143 people were included in study divided to 93 patients and 50 as control groups. Study group comprised confirmed diagnosis of recent onset of ACS. The blood samples of both groups were analyzed for Serum electrolytes (Na+, K+) by flame-photometry (Bio-Lab Diagnostic kit). Serum levels of glucose and lipid profile were obtained by calorimetry. There was statistically significant increase in serum sodium and potassium levels in across all age groups & in both sexes of study group compared to control group. The mean (± SD) value of serum sodium and potassium concentrations was found non-significantly higher in Female group than Male group, (Pvalue=0.3 ). t-test revealed there was no significant difference in the mean±SD levels of serum sodium and potassium in the presence or absence of diabetes mellitus, Dyslipidemia, Hypertension, Smoking, and obesity, there were non-significant difference in mean (±SD) values of serum Na and K levels among stages of diastolic dysfunction. The mean (±SD) values of serum sodium and potassium concentrations were increased with increase MR severity. The study showed that there was non-significant positive correlation between age values and serum k levels (r = 0.2) (P= 0.1), while there was non-significant negative correlation between age values and serum Na levels (r = - 0.04), (P = 0.8). Non-significant inverse relationship was noted between serum Na, K concentrations and left ventricular ejection Fraction (LVEF) (r = -0.04, -0.3) (P = 0.8, 0.07). In conclusion, early assessment of serum electrolyte concentration is needed in order to implement proper supplementation and serve as important aid in diagnosis of ACS. The value of serum sodium and potassium concentrations increased with increased MR severity.
Detection of the most common causes of epiphora in Iraq
Authors: Jawad Zeyad Kamil , Alkadem Duraid H. Abid , Khalaf Qays Jaafar
Published: November 2022

This study was designed and intended to reveal the etiology of epiphora or Watery eyes referrals to ophthalmology department in Baquba teaching hospital. Cross-sectional study we blindly select 200 patients complaining of epiphora Baquba teaching hospital. Data collection was done in the ophthalmology department in outpatient clinic of the hospital. Patient demographics, past history and ophthalmic examination has been done for the selected subjects. There were 200 subjects with a primary complaint of epiphora. They included (55%) females and (45%) males with an average age of 56.9±23.9y. The most common causes of epiphora were lacrimal obstruction (50%); followed by reflex tearing (36%) and eyelid malposition (14%). Differences in prevalence of aetiology were noted in the terms of age and gender distribution. In conclusion, epiphora is a common condition generally affecting babies and older people with many etiology. A thorough history and examination are required to provide the appropriate treatment to the underlying cause.
Review of lignolytic fungi invading wood, and leather and control of selected fungi by using volatile essential oil of plant origin
Authors: Tiwari Virendra , Singh Rashmi , Pandey A. K.
Published: November 2022

Several cultural and historical objects are made up of wood and leather that are prone to the attack of wood- and leather-degrading microorganisms. Lignolytic fungi have a huge potential to degrade such historical objects that are made up of wood and leather. To protect these types of objects from lignolytic fungi, several chemical agents are being used which have a significant impact on the environment that necessitates sustainable approaches to control these microorganisms. In the present study, seven lignolytic fungi (four from wood and three from leather) were isolated and were identified as Colletotrichum capsici, Phoma spp., Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus paraciticus and Colletotrichum capsici-1. All these fungi were able to produce a significant quantity of lignin peroxidase enzyme which confirms that these do have the potential to degrade wood and leather objects. 1200 mg/L was found to be the minimum inhibitory concentration for Aspergillus flavus, Colletotrichum capsici, Fusarium oxysporum, Colletotrichum capsici-1 and Aspergillus parasiticus. However, growth of Aspergillus niger and Phoma spp. was invisible at a concentration of 1400 mg/L, which is the minimum inhibitory concentration of Eucalyptus oil for Aspergillus niger and Phoma spp. At a concentration of 1200 mg/L of Eucalyptus oil, growth of Aspergillus flavus, Colletotrichum capsici-1, Fusarium oxysporum, Colletotrichum capsici and Aspergillus parasiticus was completely inhibited, while 100% growth inhibition was found for Aspergillus niger and Phoma spp. at 1400 mg/L of Eucalyptus oil. This study revealed that these lignolytic fungi may causes degradation of wood and leather made historical objects due to the presence of several organic compounds in Eucalyptus oil that have high anti-fungal activity. It was found that Eucalyptus oil has huge potential to control growth of lignolytic fungi including C. capsici, Phoma spp., A. niger, F. oxysporum, A. flavus, A. paraciticus and C. capsici-1 to protect wood and leather made historical objects in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.