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TERAPIAS ALTERNATIVAS NO TRATAMENTO DE FIBROMIALGIA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Araújo Alan Francisco Pereira , Amâncio Natália de Fátima Gonçalves
Published: May 2024

A fibromialgia é uma síndrome reumática, crônica, que tem como característica a dor crônica, além de afetar também a dimensão afetivo-emocional do paciente. Os sintomas mais comuns são: rigidez muscular, irritabilidade, dificuldade para dormir, fadiga crônica, cefaleia, ansiedade e depressão. Devido à alta prevalência dessa síndrome, esse estudo se faz importante, pois se propõe a analisar a eficácia dos principais métodos terapêuticos alternativos para o tratamento da patologia em questão. Este estudo consiste em uma revisão de literatura, que a partir da pergunta clínica: Quais terapias alternativas surtem melhor efeito no tratamento da fibromialgia? Para a busca de literatura, foram utilizadas as bases de dados: Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Scientif Eletronic Library Online (SciELO), National Library of Medicine (PubMed), EbscoHost e Google Scholar. Tal busca foi feita com base nos descritores: therapies, alternative therapies, fibromyalgia, terapias alternativas, terapias, fibromialgia; sendo selecionados artigos dos últimos 9 anos, nas línguas inglesa ou portuguesa. Após leitura passaram por análise perante os critérios de inclusão. Foi possível analisar a eficácia dos tratamentos: terapia cognitivo comportamental, hipnose, medicamentos hipnóticos, acupuntura, atividades físicas, quiropraxia, pilates, terapia manual, dietas, canabinóides, homeopatia, vitamina B6, magnésio, método rolfing e terapia de estimulação transcranial. Desse modo, conclui-se que as terapias alternativas, somadas aos tratamentos tradicionais trazem uma maior qualidade de vida para os pacientes. Essa revisão mostra a efetividade de cada tratamento para cada sintoma, o que permite um direcionamento do tratamento de acordo com as queixas de cada paciente.
O ensino de ciências e a educação étnico-racial: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Maria Bueno da Cunha Eliete , Maria Tavares Nunes Simara
Published: May 2024

Neste trabalho, foi realizada uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura (RSL) a respeito das produções científicas desenvolvidas entre 2011 a 2023 acerca da interface entre o Ensino de Ciências e a Educação Étnico-Racial no escopo da Educação Básica. Essa  revisão se deu por compreender que o Ensino de Ciências deve promover uma formação crítica e emancipatória do sujeito, sendo assim papel do ensino de Ciências o combate ao racismo estruturado no âmbito escolar e social. Para a RSL, foi utilizada como fonte de dados a Plataforma de Pesquisa “Portal de Periódicos CAPES”, um dos maiores acervos científicos virtuais do Brasil. A pesquisa revelou uma defasagem de materiais com relação à associação das duas temáticas estudadas, uma vez que poucos resultados foram encontrados no que se refere à produção de estudos dos dois assuntos em evidência, demonstrando assim, um ponto crítico da investigação. Isso deixa claro a necessidade de se realizar mais trabalhos e investigações que contribuam para essa temática tão necessária de ser trabalhada na sala de aula, pois a escassez de estudos foi uma limitação encontrada no decorrer desta pesquisa.
Territórios e contextos na educação em ciências intercultural: uma revisão descritiva
Authors: Da Silva Cabuia Marcos Wilker , Oda Welton Yudi
Published: May 2024

A interculturalidade representa um verdadeiro diálogo entre universos culturais diferentes, em uma relação horizontal de aprendizagem mútua. Nesse sentido, a educação em ciências, em suas diferentes formas, pode ser pensada com essa perspectiva para destituir-se dos modelos hegemônicos focados no conteúdo. Com base nisso, decidimos conhecer com quais territórios, contextos e culturas vêm sendo pensada a educação em ciências intercultural. Realizamos uma revisão sistemática descritiva de dissertações publicadas de 2018 a 2022 utilizando o Catálogo de teses e dissertações da CAPES. Foram identificadas 18 dissertações relacionadas à temática. Identificamos que o território, suas culturas e contextos, são essenciais para os sujeitos e, consequentemente, necessárias para uma educação em ciências que busque dialogar com os indivíduos que participam dos momentos educativos.
Kreatywność w czasach zarazy: od twórczej produktywności do wycofania
Authors: Szmidt Krzysztof J. , Modrzejewska-Świgulska Monika
Published: May 2024

The authors describe the different attitudes of amateur and professional creators in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and limitations related to the compulsion of social isolation. Taking into account the three main attitudes towards life, described in social pedagogy and pedagogy of creativity: active attitude – creative, passive and escape, in the first part they provide examples of artists’ behavior characteristic of a creative attitude, mainly musicians. The second part describes the case of a group of amateur artists from “Pracownia 413”, run at the Łódź Cultural Center by the visual artist Jacek Świgulski. The behaviors of many amateurs during forced isolation described in this section illustrate passive or “withdrawn” attitudes. The authors try to theorize the manifestations of creativity typical of both types of attitudes and raise several questions for future research on creativity in times of crisis. The text is imbued with the idea – the authors’ conviction that in the times of the plague, creativity did not die, but at most “got sick”.
#dużeinstytucjekulturywpandemii #filharmonieteatrymuzeawinternecie
Authors: Sasin Magdalena
Published: May 2024

Author presents the activity of selected Polish large cultural institutions – theatres, museums, philharmonic halls – during COVID-19 pandemic with particular reference to the changes in their offer and internet activity. The internet activity of chosen institutions and media statements of their representatives were analyzed. On that basis the specificity of art popularization during lockdown was presented. The hierarchy of the functions of art and basic aims of such institutions have been modified. The experience of cultural participation is being modified by the specificity of mediated activity in the Web. This situation is symptomatic of the crisis which subsequent stages have fluid dynamics. In the “new orientation” stage certain advantages might be worked out in spite of complicated situation. The article presents the analysis of restrictions and non-obvious potential of the situation, both from the perspective of the institutions and participants of cultural life. The SWOT matrix was used to present the conclusions.
Zbyt wrażliwi, żeby tworzyć? Wpływ wybuchu pandemii na twórczość profesjonalnych artystów
Authors: Janiszewska-Szczepanik Agnieszka
Published: May 2024

In the article I discuss the issue of dependence of the need to create on the need for safety according to selected theories of needs, and also I indicate possible reactions of artists to the situation of external threat. In the theoretical part, I refer, among others, to the theories of needs by Abraham Maslow, Tomasz Kocowski, Jan Szczepański and Kazimierz Obuchowski, in which creativity is frequently associated with the need for self-realisation. The concept of “high sensitivity” by Elaine Aron has also been presented as a factor that hinders an individual from freely realising their creativity, especially in the conditions of no a sense of stability. Subsequently, on the basis of interviews with artists, I analyse to what extent involvement in artistic activities requires a sense of safety of the creator and what is the impact of the so-called “artistic sensitivity” on maintaining activities in conditions of widespread anxiety and external difficulties (on the example of the pandemic). I distinguish three possible types of the artists’ responses to a safety threat, along with an explanation of their possible causes. The quoted excerpts from interviews with artists serve as an example of the artists’ reactions to the existing external situation.
Interpreting collaborative reasoning and instructional strategies in argumentative writing
Authors: Masrul Masrul , Yuliani Sri
Published: May 2024

This experimental study combined collaborative reasoning and instructional strategies as an alternative in argumentative writing. This is important to determine the extent to which the combination of these approaches can enhance students' writing skills. Collaborative reasoning is an approach in learning where students collaborate to formulate thoughts or solutions to a problem. Meanwhile, instructional strategies refer to the approaches and methods used by teachers to guide students in understanding and developing argumentative writing skills. The study took place at SMAN 1 Bangkinang Kota, Riau province, Indonesia. There were 100 students from second grade who participated. The results of the study showed that the combination of the socially-oriented approach in the forms of collaborative reasoning and instructional strategies in argumentative writing by the treatment group was more effective than the control group. Innovative teaching strategies are beneficial for both students and teachers. The combination has helped students develop better writing ability.
Un viaje hacia la inclusión: procesos de autoevaluación institucional participativa en una escuela municipal chilena
Authors: Figueroa-Céspedes Ignacio , Fica-Pinol Esteban , Soto-Cárcamo Jorge , Rodríguez Beatriz , Quezada Maritza
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar el proceso de autoevaluación institucional desarrollado en un colegio municipal de la Región Metropolitana de Chile, destacando la implementación de herramientas metodológicas innovadoras, participativas e intensivas en una experiencia realizada entre 2018 y 2019, centrando en la promoción de la Inclusión Educativa a partir de las orientaciones de la Guía para la Inclusión Educativa. La metodología establece un Diseño Cualitativo basado en un Estudio de Caso que sistematiza la primera fase de un proceso de Investigación-Acción consensuado entre investigadores, la escuela y su equipo coordinador. Este enfoque permitió llevar a cabo un proceso simultáneo de acompañamiento e indagación, utilizando notas de campo y entrevistas. De esta forma, se destacan tres fases: 1) conformación del equipo de inclusión, 2) proceso de autoevaluación y metodologías implementadas, y 3) proceso de evaluación de barreras y diseño del plan. Los resultados ofrecen una visión detallada de la iniciativa, resaltando aspectos reflexivos y estrategias transformadoras, contribuyendo al entendimiento de prácticas educativas efectivas y promoviendo enfoques participativos en los procesos de autoevaluación institucional. Se concluye que el viaje hacia la Inclusión Educativa constituye una odisea autorreflexiva y de acción colaborativa que permite tomar perspectiva de los procesos tradicionales de Autoevaluación y Evaluación Institucional, en tanto enriquecidos por la investigación acción y metodologías multimétodos, a fin de construir condiciones culturales, políticas y prácticas para el aprendizaje y la participación de toda la comunidad educativa.
Representaciones sociales de la educación inclusiva en estudiantes sordos de Lima Metropolitana
Authors:   , Soto Zamora Claudia
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue describir las representaciones sociales de la educación inclusiva en estudiantes sordos. Se empleó una metodología de enfoque cualitativo y diseño temático con análisis reflexivo, para ello se aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada a 10 sordos con educación inclusiva. Los hallazgos del análisis reflexivo ilustran que las representaciones sociales de la educación inclusiva se organizan a partir de la situación educativa del estudiante antes de ingresar al aula, las herramientas del docente frente a la inclusión y la comunicación, los pensamientos sobre la administración de la educación inclusiva, la experiencia del estudiante sordo dentro del aula inclusiva, los pensamientos y sentimientos antes del aula inclusiva, y las sugerencias de cambio de la estructura de la educación inclusiva. Se concluye que, la experiencia en el aula inclusiva para los participantes converge en la falta de conocimiento de la enseñanza a personas con discapacidad auditiva por parte de los docentes y la institución.
EVALUASI PENGEMBANGAN LAHAN PARKIR RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH CIBABAT KOTA CIMAHI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Damayanto Antono , Ramli  , Sitinjank Walter Royto , Careca. S.A Muhammad
Published: May 2024

The increase in the number of patients in hospitals during the covid pandemic caused hospitals to need to anticipate this increase, including their infrastructure. The Cibabat Regional General Hospital, a hospital in Cimahi, experienced an increase in the number of patients and caused its infrastructure, namely the parking lot was often full and many vehicles could not park. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the need for existing parking spaces, in the next 5 years, and provide proposed solutions. Methodology, by approaching the number of parking vehicles, Parking Space Unit (SRP) and forecasting with geometric methods. The results of the analysis, the existing parking space does not meet the needs, for 4-wheeled vehicles available 116 SRP, 176 SRP needs, 2-wheeled vehicles available 160 SRP, 251 SRP needed. For the next 5 years, parking spaces will not meet the demand. The proposed solution is to change the layout and add parking lots.
ABSTRAK
Peningkatan jumlah pasien di rumah sakit saat pandemi covid menyebabkan rumah sakit perlu mengantisipasi peningkatan tersebut termasuk prasarana yang dimiliki. Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Cibabat berada di Cimahi mengalami peningkatan jumlah pasien dan menyebabkan prasarananya, yaitu tempat parkir sering penuh dan banyak kendaraan tidak bisa parkir. Tujuan penelitian ini, melakukan evaluasi kebutuhan ruang parkir eksisting, 5 tahun mendatang, dan memberikan usulan solusi. Metodologi, dengan pendekatan jumlah kendaraan parkir, Satuan Ruang Parkir (SRP) dan peramalan dengan metode geometris. Hasil analisis, ruang parkir eksisting tidak memenuhi kebutuhan, untuk kendaraan roda 4 tersedia 116 SRP, kebutuhan 176 SRP, kendaraan roda 2 tersedia 160 SRP, dibutuhkan 251 SRP. Untuk 5 tahun mendatang, ruang parkir tidak memenuhi kebutuhan. Solusi yang diusulkan adalah merubah layout dan penambahan lahan parkir.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS YELLOW BOX JUNCTION TERHADAP KINERJA SIMPANG EMPAT S. PARMAN - BELITUNG KOTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Abdurrahman  , Cahyadi Hendra , Fathurrahman
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the suitability of the Yellow Box Junction (YBJ) markings to the applicable standards and to determine the effectiveness of the Yellow Box Junction (YBJ) markings on the performance of the intersection of Jalan S. Parman - Belitung, Banjarmasin City. The research method used is a field survey to determine the suitability, service level, and percentage of YBJ violators. The results of the research on Jalan Simpang Empat S. Parman - Belitung, Banjarmasin City, the degree of saturation is 0.23 including the service level B, this condition is in the stable current zone. Based on the function of the YBJ markers, it can be concluded that the YBJ markers are not effective in improving the performance of the Simpang Empat S. Parman - Belitung Road, Banjarmasin City.
ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesesuaian marka Yellow Box Junction (YBJ) terhadap standar yang berlaku dan untuk mengetahui efektivitas marka Yellow Box Junction (YBJ) terhadap kinerja simpang empat Jalan S. Parman - Belitung Kota Banjarmasin. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah dengan survei lapangan untuk mengetahui kesesuaian, tingkat pelayanan, dan persentase pelanggar YBJ. Hasil penelitian di Jalan Simpang Empat S. Parman - Belitung Kota Banjarmasin didapat derajat kejenuhan (DS) sebesar 0,23 termasuk tingkat pelayanan B, kondisi ini dalam zona arus stabil. Berdasarkan fungsi dari marka YBJ dapat disimpulkan bahwa marka YBJ tidak efektif dalam meningkatkan kinerja Jalan Simpang Empat S. Parman - Belitung Kota Banjarmasin.
The Mode of Being of Popular Literature in the 20th Century
Authors: Żabski Tadeusz
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the functioning of literature (and, more broadly, cultural texts) in popular circulation and the transformation of their role in the 20th century. The starting point for the analysis is the link between commercialisation (as an immanent feature of the ‘lowbrow’ circulation) and the artistic quality of the output that is part of it.
The examples of the phenomena under discussion come from different linguistic milieux. This highlights the transnational nature of popular works, which feature invariant solutions to plots. In these two contradictory yet simultaneous tendencies can be observed: schematisation and de-schematisation, which renews conventionalised solutions. The author also emphasises the role of English-language works in the creation of figures of the collective imagination. Their presence in the minds of readers and the transformations they undergo with the development of industrial society and urbanisation processes can be traced from the late 19th century to the 1990s. That is why the 20th century — a period of intense expansion of popular culture — is a cohesive cultural entity with distinguishable individual periods. They are usually associated with socio-political crises, with stories becoming a cultural response to them and, at the same time, their artistic reception in the imaginarium communis. In addition, this is a time of technological progress, significantly affecting the distribution and media-based mediation of cultural texts in popular circulation. Literature has ceased to be a ‘separate phenomenon’ in it, hence the need to look at it as a part of a larger whole, with which it enters into various relationships.

The domination of English-language output during the analysed period is associated with the global hegemony of the Anglo-American entertainment model. At the same time — in the works available to Polish-speaking readers — its ‘over-presence’ stems from the appearance after 1989 of a large number of translations, which have significantly influenced domestic pop-culture; moreover, their popularity in the reality of the free market economy has been determined by the read- ers themselves with their purchasing choices. It is hard to speak in this situation of the existence of national models of popular culture, although undeniably there are authors who dominate the local publishing markets. And yet they, too, exist in the context of the global pop culture industry.
Central Botanical Laboratory
Authors: Janaki Ammal E. K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
The Industrial Section, Indian Museum, Botanical Survey of India
Authors: Srinivasan K. S.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Exploration Work of the Botanical Survey of India
Authors: . .
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Cyclosorus subpubescens (Blume) Ching: A Taxonomic Problem
Authors: Panigrahi G.
Published: May 2024

Several points of nomenclature involving Cyclosorus subpubescens (Blume) Ching have been discussed. Herbarium sheets 910327-113 and 908337-179 in the Rijksherbarium, Leiden have been determined as the holotype and isotype of this species respectively. The identification of the specimens in the "type cover" of the species at Kew Herbarium, as Dryopteris subpubescens (Blume) C. Chr. by Christensen and the description of Cyclosorur subpubescens (Blume) Ching by Ching have been established as erroneous, both characterising Dryopteris pseudoamboinensis Rosenstock (Rosenstock 1917). Holttum (1954) has, however, selected the Sumatran specimen cited under Nephrodium molle var. major (Beddome, 1892) as lectotype for Dryopteris sumatrana v.A.v.R., which name antedates D. pseudoamboinensis Rosenstock and therefore refers to Cyclosorus sumatranus (v.A.v.R.) Ching.A list of herbarium specimens available at Kew Herbarium, London and Rijksherbarium, Leiden and identified to C. subpubescens (Blume) Ching, non sensu Ching is appended and the geographical distribution of this amphidiploid species has been indicated.
An Enumeration of Indian Flowering Plants II
Authors: Mukerjee S. K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
A further Contribution to the Flora of Jammu and Kashmir State
Authors: Ananda Rao T.
Published: May 2024

The paper describes the salient features of the vegetation of the Siwalik range, the Chenab valley, the high uplands of Batote, Kistawar and Bhadrawah of Jammu province, the Pir Panjal range, Lolab valley and the mountain spurs of north-eastern portion of Kashmir province. A systematic census of 687 species of which 660 are Angiosperms, 6 are Gymnosperms and 21 are Pridophytes is included in the paper.Among plants of interest collected were two endemic species, viz., Viola falconeri Hook. f. & Thoms and Hedysarum cachemirianum Benth., seven new records, viz., Onopordon acanthium L., Callianthemum rutaefolium C. A. Mey., Enhydra fluctuans Lour., Merendera persica Boiss., Luzula pallescens (Wg.) Bess., Asperula odorata L., and Conrum maculatum L. and new areas of distribution for Thesium himalense Royle, Hippuris vulgaris L., Menyanthes trifoliata L., and Lathraea squamaria L. which are previously unrecorded in the published literature on the flora of this area.
New Plant Records from North Kanara
Authors: Arora R. K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Enumeration of Indian Flowering Plants V
Authors: Mukerjee S. K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
A Taxonomic Note on Solanum khasianum Clarke and Description of a New Variety under It
Authors: Sen Gupta G.
Published: May 2024

The lectotype for Solanum khasianum Clarke is designated and an amended description has been prepared. New localities have also been mentioned. A new variety S. khasianum Clarke var. chatterjeeanum var. nov. haq been described, along with a key to the varieties and a table giving the salient features of distinction between the two.
The Genus Wightia Wall. in India with a discussion on its Systematic Position
Authors: Maheshwari J. K.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the taxonomy and distribution of the genus Wightia Wall. in india. A discussion on the systematic position of the genus is presented. It is suggested here that the tribe Paulownieae (including Paulownia Sieb. & Zucc., Wightia Wall., and Brandisia Hook. f. & Thoms.) should be removed from the Scrophulariaceae and assigned its proper place in the Bignoniaceae. An emended and amplified description of the tribe Paulownieae Pennell emend. Maheshwari, is also given.
New Chromosome Report-II
Authors: Arora C. M.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Vascular Plants of Pachamalais
Authors: Sebastine K. M. , Henry A. N.
Published: May 2024

The Pachamalais are covered by extensive forests and are situated along the north-western border of Tiruchirapally district in Madras State. The altitude of the hills ranges from 567 m. to 1000 m. The range is surrounded by steep slopes and forms a plateau at the top. This area remained botanically unexplored until three exploration trips were conducted in the year 1958-59 ; a total of 285 species representing 75 families and 226 genera were collected.The forests of Pachamalais, present a vegetation of the South Indian tropical dry deciduous type and are characterized by populations of Acacia chundra, A. leucophloea, Albizia amara, Anogeissus latifolia, Bauhinia racemosa, Chloroxylon swietenia, Dendrocalamus strictus, Dichrostachys cinerea, Dodonaea viscosa, Mangifera indica, Santalum album, Strychnos nux-vomica, Terminalia arjuna, T. chebula, T. paniculata, Zizyphus mauritiana, Z. xylopyra and climbers like Cardiospermum halicacabum, Dioscorea hispida, D. oppositifolia and Pachygone ovata. The plateau at the top shows a thick vegetation consisting of Capparis zeylanica, Carissa carandas, Clematis gouriana, Cylista scariosa, Gnetum ula, Jasminum rigidum, Morinda umbellata and Zizyphus rugosa.In the present enumeration the families with the largest number of species are Leguminosae 29, Gramineae 28, Euphorbiaceae 23, Acanthaceae 13, Cyperaceae 13, Verbenaceae 11 and Compositae 10. These seven families contain 42.8 per cent of the total flora of the forest.
Problems Involved in the Proper Identification of Ferns
Authors: Ghatak J.
Published: May 2024

The paper illustrates how the meiotic Counts of six species of wild ferns namely, Hicriopteris glauca Copel. showing n=56, Pteris vittata L. sensu Holttum (1954) showing n=58 (Figs. 4 & 4a), Pteris biaurita L. sensu lato showing n=3n=87 (Figs. 2, 2a, 3 & 3a), Blechnum orientale L. sensu lato showing n=2n=34, Cyclosorus dentatus Forsk. sensu lato showing n=36 (Figs. 1 & 1a) and Polystichum aculeatum (L.) Roth sensu lato showing n=82, prove useful in their identifications and in finding out their modes of reproduction i.e. sexual or apogamous. These observations also confirm in general the Previous findings by few other workers on the materials from Darjeeling, Ceylon and West Africa. So far as the investigator is aware, this is the first report on the signs of apogamy on the diploid level in B. orientale L., on the triploid level in P. biaurita L. and on the availability of a new diploid cytotype provisionally placed under C. dentatus Forsk. among ferns collected from Shillong and some adjacent areas on the Khasi hills.
Taxonomic Notes on a few Plants
Authors: Thothathri K.
Published: May 2024

Correct names of 3 plants namely Pongamia glabra Vent. var. xerocarpa Prain, Sterculia campanulata Wall. ex Mast. var. glabrifolia Kurz and Limnophila hirsura Benth. var. scaberrima Kurz are discussed in this paper. Notes on their distribution as well as the nature of type specimens of the last two taxa are also given.
The Genus Aesculus Linn. in India
Authors: Das C. R. , Majumdar N. C.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with two important forest elements of Indian flora having some interesting restrictions in habitat and some significance on the position in which they are grouped. Proposals for the valid name have been made and the total change of the family name has been given with bases not yet taken into account by modern workers.
Felicitas
Authors: . .
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Two New Species of the Adiantum caudatum Complex
Authors: Ghatak J.
Published: May 2024

The paper presents Adiantum indicum, A. malesianum and six other taxa variously confused under the Adiantum caudatum complex, together with the key, the table and the illustrations.
A New Variety of Jasminum multiflorum (Burm. f.) Andr. from the Nicobar Islands
Authors: Thothathri K.
Published: May 2024

Jasminum multiflorum (Burm. f.) Andr. var. nicobarium Thoth. var. nov., collected from the Car Nicobar Island is described.
Observations on the Pteridophytic Flora of Simla Hills (North Western Himalayas)
Authors: Bir S. S.
Published: May 2024

Ecological and distributional data about the Peteridophytic Flora of Simla Hills in the North Westan Himalayas is presented in this paper. Detailed observations on the habitat of various species have been made. In all, 121 species (9 Fern-Allies and 112 Ferns) were collected, out of which, 22 are new records for the area. Amongst the interesting and rare ones are, Cheilanthes chrysophylla Hook., Blechnum orientale Linn., Asplenium unilaterale Lam. Var. udum Atk., Phymatodes erythrocarpa (Mett, ex Kze.) Ching, Pyrrosia flocullosa (Don) Ching, Anogramma leptophylla (L.) Link, Selaginella subdiaphana (Wall.) Spr. and S. sanguinolenta (L.) Spr. forma aitchisonii (Hieron.) Alston. Simla combines the flora of the the Eastern and North Western Himalayas and it may be treated as the western limit for Blechnum orientale Linn., Sphenomis chinensis Maxon, Dennstaedtia scabra (Wall.) Moore, and Asplenium unilaterale Lam. Latest nomenclature has been used.
A recepção da filosofia de Anaximandro pelo jovem Nietzsche
Authors: Quattrer Gabriel Ferreira
Published: May 2024

O objetivo principal deste artigo é compreender a interpretação que o jovem Nietzsche fez do pensamento de Anaximandro em suas obras A Filosofia na Era Trágica dos Gregos e Lições sobre os filósofos Pré-platônicos. Teremos como foco principal a análise de sua leitura dos principais temas do pensamento do filósofo grego, como a ideia do apeiron como princípio cosmológico fundamental e sua noção de justiça (diké). Durante essas explicações, abarcaremos também a discussão filológica existente referente à interpretação nietzschiana do chamado “dito de Anaximandro”, bem como destacaremos a relação que Nietzsche compreende existir entre a filosofia de Anaximandro e o pessimismo filosófico moderno
Assessment of Water Supply and Water Quality in the Rural Area of Obokun Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: ADEDOTUN Samuel Babatunde , ADEDOTUN Oluwatoyin David , OGUNDAHUNSI Dele Sunday , IBRAHIM Rafiu Babatunde , OLAYODE Olayiwola , EWEDAIRO Samuel Kola
Published: May 2024

Rural areas are not only faced with the problems of rural depopulation but also with the problem of water supply and water quality which is a basic necessity of life. In light of this, this paper assesses the rural water supply situation and the bacteriological quality of different water sources in the Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. The safety of the water sources for human consumption and possible occurrence of the water borne diseases in the study area were determined. The study employed descriptive and analytical methods of data analysis to achieve the objectives of the inquiry. Findings showed that the study area suffered from inadequate water supply and poor locations of the sources of water: The study also revealed that the microbiological quality of the water sources used was unsafe, poor and not acceptable for human consumption. In addition, many man- days-hours were wasted in search of water. It is therefore recommended that the government should make the rural water supply and the maintenance of water quality a priority in its policy formulation.
Assessment of Water Supply and Water Quality in the Rural Area of Obokun Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Adedotun Samuel Babatunde , Adedotun David Oluwatoyin , Ogundahuns Dele Sunday , Ibrahim Rafiu Babatunde , Olayode Olayiwola , Ewedairo Samuel Kola
Published: May 2024

Rural areas are not only faced with the problems of rural depopulation but also with the problem of water supply and water quality which is a basic necessity of life. In light of this, this paper assesses the rural water supply situation and the bacteriological quality of different water sources in the Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. The safety of the water sources for human consumption and possible occurrence of the water borne diseases in the study area were determined. The study employed descriptive and analytical methods of data analysis to achieve the objectives of the inquiry. Findings showed that the study area suffered from inadequate water supply and poor locations of the sources of water: The study also revealed that the microbiological quality of the water sources used was unsafe, poor and not acceptable for human consumption. In addition, many man- days-hours were wasted in search of water. It is therefore recommended that the government should make the rural water supply and the maintenance of water quality a priority in its policy formulation.
Exploring Organizational Dynamics for Adaptive Success
Authors: SWARGIARY KHRITISH
Published: May 2024

The landscape of business intelligence (BI) is marked by rapid growth, extensive research, and practical implementations, reflecting its sustained relevance in modern business strategies. This paper delves into the dynamics of BI, particularly focusing on the interplay between maturity and agility. While BI maturity emphasizes optimization and predefined goals, BI agility prioritizes adaptability and response to change. The paper highlights the contradictions between these concepts, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in BI strategy formulation.The role of organizational culture in fostering BI agility is explored through literature review and interviews with BI professionals. Key insights include the necessity of an open culture for effective BI utilization, clear strategic vision, decision delegation, information sharing, business-IT cooperation, and a learning-oriented mindset. These cultural factors contribute significantly to BI effectiveness and the ability to navigate dynamic business landscapes. The paper proposes pillars of agile maturity supported by an open organizational culture, including efficient communication, information integration, creative problem-solving, and close collaboration between business and IT. These pillars underscore the importance of a flexible and open mindset in navigating BI challenges and ensuring sustained value. Empirical validation and further research are suggested to deepen our understanding of the impact of organizational culture on BI agility and effectiveness.
Emergence of Antibiotic Residues and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Hospital Wastewater: A Potential Dissemination Pathway into the Environment: A Review
Authors: EVOUNG CHANDJA Wilfried Blandin , Onanga Richard , Mbehang Nguema Pierre Philippe , LENDAMBA Romeo Wenceslas , MOUANGA-NDZIME Yann , MAVOUNGOU Jacques François , GODREUIL Sylvain
Published: May 2024

Medicinal activities carried out within hospitals lead to a high consumption of antibiotics and subsequently result in a high excretion rate of antibiotic residues. These antibiotics consumed in human medicine are not fully absorbed by the body and are often discharged into the environment as biological waste from infected human patients. The significant water consumption in hospitals and the pharmaceutical impact on wastewater from healthcare facilities facilitate the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes in the environment. Hospital effluents could be doubly involved in the dissemination of antibiotic molecules and multidrug-resistant bacteria in various ecosystems. The objective of this study is to characterize hospital effluents by assessing antibiotic concentrations and the diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in these hospital wastewaters and within the environment (aquatic environments; rivers), as well as to inventory the bacteria present and those carrying antibiotic resistance in both hospital wastewater and the environment.
HIV/AIDS-Associated Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Treating Disadvantaged Communities among Pre-CBDE Dental Students in the U.S.
Authors: Tomar Aditi , Balcezak Hannah , Miranda Shirley Lewis , Latortue Marie C , Chinchkhandi Richa , Wigfall Lisa
Published: May 2024

This study examines HIV/AIDS-associated knowledge and attitudes towards treating disadvantaged communities among predoctoral dental students in U.S. dental schools who had not yet commenced their Community-Based Dental Education (CBDE) training. It also compares the difference in knowledge and attitudes between students with reported community engagement with PLWHA, and those without. Our study comprised 89 predoctoral dental students within their D1-D3 years of dental school who had not yet initiated their Community-Based Dental Education (referred to as pre-CBDE dental students). Responses were collected via an online survey. Participants were 68% females, 94% heterosexual, of mean age (years): 25.9 ± 3.5 SD. The majority (62%) were in their first (D1) and second (D2) years of dental education. Of the thirty knowledge questions, only five received a minimum of 90% correct responses. Similarly, we found no statistical differences in most of the knowledge/attitude sections, between those with and without prior PLWHA exposure. Encouragingly, 90% of our participants reported prior experience working with disadvantaged communities. Early community engagement fosters a sense of professional responsibility towards administering dental care to disadvantaged communities and we propose that it must be encouraged among aspiring dental school students.
The Iraqi Petroleum Refining Industry: A Review of Environmental Impact Assessment
Authors: Alzahawy Abdallah , Issa Hayder
Published: May 2024

The review emphasizes the importance of the petroleum refining industry in Iraq, highlighting the environmental obstacles it presents. The industry's significant role in the country's economy necessitates a crucial evaluation and improvement of the environmental impact of oil refining in Iraq. The study scrutinizes the progression of crude oil refining techniques, from basic distillation to advanced technologies like vacuum distillation, thermal cracking, and catalytic cracking, all of which are associated with environmental damage. The refining processes produce hazardous gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides. Refineries also consume substantial amounts of water and discharge effluent, causing environmental issues. It highlights that significant solid waste is produced throughout the refining process, contributing to the environmental difficulties caused by the petroleum industry in Iraq. The paper proposes several approaches to enhancing the environmental performance of Iraq's petroleum refining processes through a comprehensive environmental impact assessment, focusing on identifying problematic areas, measuring environmental damage, and proposing solutions. It provides insights into the types of waste generated in Iraqi refineries, such as polluted hydrocarbon liquids, and highlights the environmental impact of leaks and spills from oil and byproducts, affecting groundwater and soil quality. The paper suggests reusing consumable auxiliary agents and mineral elements in other industrial fields to minimize waste generation, as well as employing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning for efficient refining processes and reduced effluents. By offering suggestions to policymakers, industry stakeholders, and environmental regulators in Iraq, the study aims to inform sustainable practices and environmental management strategies within the petroleum refining sector, contributing to improved environmental outcomes and sustainable development in the industry.
Genome-Scale Characterization, and Expression Profiling of TCP Gene Family in Cold Stress Tolerance of Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis)
Authors: Shad Munsif ali , Wu Songguo , Luo Xiaoying , Huang Xiaojin , Wu Yuxin , Hu Lihua , Wang Lingqiang
Published: May 2024

Passion fruit is a valued tropical fruit crop that faces environment-related growth strains. TCP genes are important for both growth modulation and stress prevention in plants. Herein, we systematically analyzed the TCP gene family in passion fruit, recognizing 30 members. Genes exhibiting closer phylogenetic relationships exhibited similar protein and gene structures. Gene members of the TCP family showed developmental stage or tissue-specific expression profiles during the passion fruit life cycle. Transcriptome data also demonstrated that many PeTCPs showed induced expression in response to hormonal treatments and cold, heat, and salt stress. Based on transcriptomics data, eight candidate genes were chosen for preferential gene expression confirmation under cold stress conditions. Additionally, four TCP genes exhibited in silico binding with cold stress-related miRNA319s. This study will aid in the establishment of novel germplasm, as well as the further investigation of the roles of PeTCPs and their cold stress resistance characteristics.
Yaks Are Dependent on Gut Microbiota for Survival in the Environment of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau
Authors: Wang Runze , Bai Binqiang , Huang Yayu , Allan Degen , Mi Jiandui , Xue Yanfeng , Hao Lizhuang
Published: May 2024

The yak (Poephagus grunniens) has evolved unique adaptations to survive the harsh environment of the Tibetan Plateau, while their gut microorganisms play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the animal. Gut microbes spread through the animal population not only by horizontal transmission but also vertically, which enhances microbial stability and inheritance between generations of the population. Homogenization of gut microbes in different animal species occurs in the same habitat enhancing interspecies coexistence. Using the yak as a model animal, this paper reviews the adaptive strategies under extreme environments and how the gut microbes of the yak circulate throughout the Tibetan Plateau system, which not only affects other plateau animals such as plateau pikas, but can also have a profound impact on the health of people. By examining the relationships between yaks and their gut microbes, this review provides new perspectives in understanding the adaptations of plateau animals and the stability of the ecosystem.
What Is Currently Understood and Remains Undiscovered regarding Lp(a) in the Context of Metabolic Syndrome?
Authors: Leskovar Lemešić Dunja , Prgomet Luka , Mihanović Paponja Kristina , Perica Dražen , Šućur Nediljko , Godan Hauptman Ana , Merćep Iveta , Pećin Ivan
Published: May 2024

Lipoprotein (a) is a highly atherogenic, lipid particle whose concentration is genetically determined, and represents an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, metabolic syndrome represents a cluster of interconnected cardiovascular risk factors (obesity, insulin resistance, arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia) that are a direct consequence of an unhealthy lifestyle. Some evidence suggests a connection between each component of metabolic syndrome and high levels of lipoprotein (a). Still, the exact mechanisms are not fully understood and may involve complex interactions between various metabolic pathways. High levels of lp(a) are associated with insulin resistance, a key feature of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Although there is no significant association between lp(a) and other lipid levels (LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides), studies have shown a strong synergistic effect of genetically elevated LDL-C and Lp (a) on the development of cardiovascular events. Also, there is supporting evidence that hypertensive patients with high levels of lp(a) have higher cardiovascular risk, there is no direct association between hypertension and lp (a). Treatment of metabolic syndrome is often long-term and challenging but very important to reduce the overall cardiovascular risk, especially in individuals with higher levels of Lp (a), in whom the risk of developing cardiovascular disease is much higher.
A Survey on Anomalies and Faults that may Impact the Reliability of Renewable-based Power Systems
Authors: Mariani Valerio , Adinolfi Giovanna , Buonanno Amedeo , Ciavarella Roberto , Ricca Antonio , Sorrentino Vincenzo , Graditi Giorgio , Valenti Maria
Published: May 2024

The decarbonization of the electricity grid as one among the actions to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and thus their impact on global warming in the future, will be achieved mainly via the integration and widespread diffusion of renewable power sources. This is going to be supported also by the shift from the paradigm production-transmission-distribution, where electricity production oversees large-size power plants, to renewable-based distributed/diffused production, where electricity is generated very close or even by the same (group of) user(s) (or prosumers in the latter case). The number of mid-/small-size installations based on renewable energy technologies will therefore increase substantially, and the related renewable generation will be dominant against that from large-size power plants. Unfortunately, this will reduce the reliability of the grid very likely, unless appropriate countermeasures are taken/implemented, hopefully at the same time the paradigm shift is being achieved. To this aim, it is important to identify the anomalies and main fault causes that might determine in renewable-based power systems. This paper surveys the current state-of-the-art on anomalies and faults affecting wind-PV-storage hybrid power systems, i.e., the main renewable technology ensemble that will establish the future grid, and highlights possible research directions that may help to fill the literature gaps.
Effective Unidirectional Wetting of Liquids on Multi-gradient, Bio-inspired Surfaces Fabricated by 3D Printing and Surface Modification
Authors: Hsu Che-Ni , Mai Ngoc Phuong Uyen , Chen Po-Yu
Published: May 2024

The movement of liquid droplets on the energy gradient surface has attracted extensive attention. Inspired by biological features in nature, such as the periodic spindle-shaped nodes in spider silks and conical-like barbs of cacti, the structure-property-function relationship of multifunctional gradient surfaces. In this study, a series of specific patterns are fabricated by 3D printing technology, followed by modification via the atmospheric pressure plasma treatment and liquid phase chemical deposition, resulting in enhancing the ability of water droplets of 5μL to travel 18.47mm on a horizontal plane and 22.75mm against gravity up to 20° tilting angle. Additionally, analysis techniques have been employed including contact angle analyzer, ESCA and laser confocal microscope to evaluate the sample performance. This work could further be applied to many applications related to microfluidic devices, drug delivery and water/fog collection.
Fully Aromatic Thermotropic Copolyesters Based on Vanillic, Hydroxybenzoic and Hydroxybiphenylcarboxylic Acids
Authors: Mikhaylov Pavel A. , Zuev Kirill V. , Golubev Yaroslav V. , Kulichikhin Valery G.
Published: May 2024

Several series of new polymers were synthesized: binary copolyesters of vanillic (VA) and hydroxybiphenylcarboxylic (HBCA) acids, as well as ternary copolyesters additionally containing hydroxybenzoic acid (HBA) and obtained via three different ways (in solution, in melt and in solid state). The high values of logarithmic intrinsic viscosities and insolubility of several samples proved its high molecular weights. It has been shown that the use of vanillic acid leads to the production of copolyesters with a relatively high glass transition temperature (about 130°C). Thermogravimetric analysis revealed onset of weight loss temperatures of ternary copolyesters occurred at 330-350 °C, the temperature of 5% mass loss is in the range of 390-410 °C. Two-stage thermal destruction is observed for all aromatic copolyester of vanillic acid: decomposition begins with VA units at 420-480 °C, and then decomposition of more heat-resistant units demonstrated above 520 °C. The copolyesters are thermotropic and exhibit a typical nematic type of liquid crystalline order. Mechanical characteristics of copolyesters are close to those for semi-aromatic copolyesters, but are much lower than typical values for fully aromatic thermotropic polymers. Thus, vanillic acid is a mesogenic monomer suitable for the synthesis of thermotropic fully aromatic and semi-aromatic copolyester, but resulting processing temperature must not exceed 280°C.
Fixed-time Consensus-based Attitude Control of Large Telescope On-orbit Construction
Authors: Li Peiran , Guo Chongbin , Yin Zengshan , Chen Chao , Zhang Ruyi
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the fixed-time consensus-based attitude control problem for large telescope on-orbit construction subject to discrete-time communication, unknown tiny disturbance torque, model uncertainty, and actuator saturation under an undirected communication graph. Motivated by the need to save wireless communication resources, the communication scheme was designed to exploit interference, which can save communication resources in proportion to the number of modular unit mirrors. Then, a fixed-time observer with discrete-time communication was proposed, which also handles the unknown channel attenuation problem when exploiting information interference. Moreover, based on the backstepping procedure and the suitably defined adaptive compensation law, the fixed-time attitude consensus control law was proposed to handle unknown tiny disturbance torque, model uncertainty, and actuator saturation. Finally, comparative simulation results were provided to verify the effectiveness of the fixed-time observer and proposed fixed-time control law.