bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating the research capacity and culture amongst staff at a tertiary level teaching hospital in Rwanda
Authors: Neil Kara L. , Rangira Daniella , Ngendahayo Edouard , McCall Natalie , Gatera Rafiki M.
Published: December 2024

Background

Building research capacity can strengthen health systems through evidence-based interventions. However, evaluating the current research capacity and increasing it is a layered process that needs to consider different institutional structures, as well as internal factors. This study collects baseline data on the research capacity and culture at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFH), a tertiary-level teaching hospital in Rwanda. It also proposes ways to further strengthen it and recommends ways for other institutions in Rwanda to strengthen research capacity.

Methods

The Research Capacity and Culture Tool was distributed to full-time clinical and non-clinical KFH staff in September 2021. Participants were required to hold a position that minimally requires an Advanced Diploma. The quantitative survey data were analyzed in SPSS Version 27 and analyzed via descriptive statistics across all domains, including the individual, organizational, and team levels.

Findings

152 participants completed the questionnaire. On a 5-point Likert scale, the highest ranked skills were designing questionnaires (3.34) and using digital referencing systems (3.29), while the lowest ranked skills were securing research funding (2.40) and writing for publication in peer-reviewed journals (2.46). Perceptions about the organizational level’s research system were overall stronger than those at the team level, with the weakest team-level system being having regular research forums and bulletins (2.14) and having digital tools for conducting research (2.14). Motivators to conducting research included skills development (87%) and career advancement (74%), while barriers included a lack of time (64%) and access to funding (56%).

Discussion

To strengthen the research capacity and culture at KFH, focus should be on allocating tools, resources, and training opportunities to staff. Research should be integrated into staff job descriptions, with a time audit conducted to ensure they have adequate time for these activities. Finally, decentralizing research and ensuring team-level ownership will help with staff buy in.
Breathing signatures of semantic and phonemic verbal fluency and their impact on test performance in a sample of young Norwegian adults
Authors: Gullsvåg Malin , Itaguchi Yoshihiro , Rodríguez-Aranda Claudia
Published: December 2024

Verbal fluency (VF) represents an important aspect of intelligence, in which oral word generation is demanded following semantic or phonemic cues. Two reliable phenomena of VF execution have been reported: A decay in performance across 1-minute trial and a discrepancy score between the semantic and phonemic VF tests (VFTs). Although, these characteristics have been explained from various cognitive standpoints, the fundamental role of speech breathing has not yet been considered. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the role of respiratory function for word generation in VFTs in healthy individuals. Thirty healthy young adults performed VFTs during definite periods of 1 minute while wearing a pneumotachograph mask. Duration, peak and volume of airflow were acquired during inspirations and expirations. Also, respiratory rate and acoustic data of verbal responses were registered, and accuracy scores were calculated. Each 1-minute trial was divided into four intervals of 15-seconds where parameters were calculated. Repeated measures ANOVAs and repeated measures correlations were used in the statistical analyses. Data revealed that respiratory function was significantly coupled to VF performance mostly during inhalations. Small but constant increments of inhale airflow occurred in phonemic VFT as well as higher peak airflow in both tasks, being higher for semantic VFT. High respiratory rate characterized performance of both VFTs across intervals. Airflow adjustments corresponded to better VF accuracy, while increments in respiratory rate did not. The present study shows a complex interplay of breathing needs during VF performance that varies along the performance period and that notably connects to inspirations.
Medication safety with oral antitumour therapeutics in paediatrics (youngAMBORA): A mixed-methods approach towards a tailored care program
Authors: Lensker Phyllis , Cuba Lisa , Gessner Katja , Fromm Martin F. , Dörje Frank , Metzler Markus
Published: December 2024

Objective

Oral antitumour therapeutics (OAT) are increasingly used due to improvements in outcomes and their convenient application. However, complex intake regimens pose several challenges. The randomised AMBORA trial (Medication Safety With Oral Antitumour Drugs) demonstrated highly positive outcomes of a clinical pharmacological/pharmaceutical care program for adults treated with numerous OAT, but comparable concepts in paediatrics are lacking so far.

Methods

We used a parallel mixed-methods approach to develop a tailored pharmacological/pharmaceutical care program for OAT in paediatrics (youngAMBORA). We combined a quantitative analysis of tumour entities and used OAT in a paediatric cancer centre with a qualitative survey for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to identify particular demands and educational needs (e.g., application problems, side effects).

Results

Leukaemia (77/315) and antimetabolites (95/151) were the most frequently observed entity and OAT, respectively. Of 22 surveyed patients, 81.8% wanted to be involved in oral medication education. Compared to caregivers, significantly more healthcare professionals graded the three most common application problems to be challenging (‘Smell/taste’: 32/36 vs. 23/42, p = 0.001; ‘Refusal of intake’: 31/36 vs. 16/42, p<0.001; ‘Swallowing problems’: 28/36 vs. 21/42, p = 0.011). We identified nine relevant side effects, of which two (‘Skin dryness’, ‘Taste changes’) were not included in 15 previously published core side effects of the Common Terminology Criteria of Adverse Events (CTCAE) item library.

Conclusion

Based on the present findings, the tailored youngAMBORA care program will include: 1) counselling sessions for classic and targeted OAT, 2) child-friendly support with drug application, and 3) systematic evaluation of 17 relevant side effects from patients’ and caregivers’ points of view including age-appropriate information material.
Effect of ultrasound-guided transverse abdominal plane block on neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and systemic immune inflammation index in patients undergoing radical resection of endometrial carcinoma
Authors: Wang Changxu , Fan Shiwen , Gu Dengfeng , Deng Jiaojiao , Ma Baobao , Xie Liping , Zhang Hong
Published: December 2024

Objective

The purpose of this trial was to explore the effects of the ultrasound-guided transverse abdominal plane block (TAPB) on the systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII), peripheral blood neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in patients undergoing radical resection of endometrial carcinoma.

Methods

This trail was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300072186, www.chictr.org/; approval date: 2023-06-06). In the study, a total of 90 patients who were scheduled for radical resection of endometrial carcinoma were selected, and they were randomized to receive ultrasound-guided TAPB combined with general anesthesia (GA) or either GA. The primary outcomes were the values of NLR、PLR and SII which were obtained at postoperative 24 hours and 72 hours. Other observational indicators included: the counts of neutrophil, lymphocyte, and platelet; the numbers of effective press of the analgesic pump; postoperative pain intensity; remifentanil consumption; and adverse reactions.

Results

The values of preoperative peripheral blood neutrophil, platelet, lymphocyte, NLR, PLR, and SII did not differ between the two groups (P>0.05). The TAP+GA group exhibited significantly reduced levels of neutrophil, NLR, and SII at 24 and 72 hours post-surgery than the GA group (P<0.05). However, there were no significant differences in the values of PLR between the two groups (P>0.05). Compared with the GA group, the VAS scores at 6 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours after surgery in the TAP+GA group were significantly decreased, and the intraoperative consumption of remifentanil and the numbers of postoperative analgesic pump presses were significantly reduced (P<0.05). Moreover, the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting was reduced considerably in the TAP+GA group (P<0.05).

Conclusions

Ultrasound-guided TAPB can effectively lower the values of postoperative neutrophil, NLR, and SII, improve postoperative pain intensity, decrease opioid consumption, and reduce the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Utility of quantitative whole-body autoradiography (QWBA) and oxidative combustion (OC) analysis in the assessment of tissue distribution of [14C]Mefuparib (CVL218) in SD and LE rats
Authors: Li Xinmei , Wang Feiyu , Zhang Xinyue , Shen Xiaokun , Yang Chunhao , Zheng Yuandong , Diao Xingxing
Published: December 2024

Background

In tissue distribution studies of radiopharmaceuticals, quantitative whole-body autoradiography (QWBA) and oxidative combustion (OC) analysis are the two important methods that have not been compared using the same drug. Sprague-Dawley (SD) and Long-Evans (LE) rats, both of which are commonly used rodents in tissue distribution studies, have also not been compared using the same drug. Comparative studies are important for aiding the selection of appropriate experimental methods and animals.

Methods

To evaluate the tissue distribution of [14C]Mefuparib (CVL218) in rats and assess its clinical safety, QWBA and OC analysis were used. The differences between the two methods were noted. Comparisons between the tissue distribution results of LE and SD rats were also done.

Results

The QWBA and OC distribution analysis showed that [14C]CVL218-related radioactivity could be distributed in 19 tissues. For 89.47% of the tissues, no significant differences were noted between the two methods. There were also no differences in the pharmacokinetics data for plasma and brain homogenates between LE and SD rats. However, the pharmacokinetics data for liver and kidney homogenates were seven-fold higher in LE rats than in SD ones.

Conclusions

Both the OC and QWBA methods revealed that [14C]CVL218 could be widely distributed in the tissues of rats. The OC had a lower limit of quantification while QWBA provided a more comprehensive analysis of [14C]CVL218 distribution. More safety was associated with using LE rat data to estimate the dosimetry of [14C]CVL218 for the whole-body, for human radiolabeled mass balance studies.
Fear and Loathing on the Margins of Empire: Socio-religious perspectives connecting the Netherlands and South Africa before and into the South African War
Authors: Muller Retief
Published: December 2024

Focusing especially on writings by the theologian Abraham Kuyper and the impact of two Dutch born clergymen with substantial careers in South Africa’s Dutch Reformed Church in the late 19th century, this article develops a perspective on the intertwined relationship between groups and cultural factors involving the Netherlands and South Africa during this period. This intertwined relationship went far beyond Reformed theology, but the literature produced by Reformed theologians and pastors is one area or lens through which one might perceive this relationship quite clearly. The article's thesis is that both the Netherlands and parts of South Africa during much of the colonial period experienced themselves as on the margins of a British Empire perceived with varying degrees of apprehension and hostility and that both the first and the second Anglo Boer Wars of the late 19th and early 20th century catapulted such shared sentiments into overdrive. Yet Dutch sympathisers often had to counterbalance their identification of shared culture and religion that they had with the Boers with their more general, perhaps growing, sensibilities regarding racial equalization and democracy, which created tensions in this complex relationship, as this essay will show.
De scriptoria medievalia. La producción escrita del obispo Mauricio y la consolidación de la sede castellana (1213-1238)
Authors: García Morilla Alejandro
Published: December 2024

La historiografía ha considerado al obispo Mauricio de Burgos como una de las piezas clave en la vida religiosa, política y social del medievo hispano. La riqueza de acontecimientos y los cambios que se están produciendo en las sedes episcopales a propósito de las directrices del IV Concilio de Letrán junto con las disputas sucesorias en Castilla y la llegada de tan importantes monarcas como Fernando III fueron el caldo de cultivo que sirvió el prelado burgalés para imponer su supremacía en el control efectivo de iglesias, monasterios y clérigos regulares y seculares y para convertirse en uno de los árbitros de la vida política de su tiempo. Como es lógico, todo ha quedado reflejado en la producción escrita de estos años. El presente artículo tiene por objeto analizar una serie de documentos e inscripciones que son reflejo de estos acontecimientos mostrando una serie de novedades y particularidades en las mesas capitular y episcopal y también en las oficinas lapidarias de su jurisdicción.
Determination of Surface Parameters of Iron(III) Hydroxide Sorbent
Authors: Hmamou M. , Laghzal A.
Published: November 2024

The surface layer parameters of iron(III) hydroxide were studied. The surface charge, the sorption of proton H+, hydroxyl OH– as a function of hydration time (TCT), the pH of the suspension solution and the sorbent concentration were presented. For this purpose, two methods were chosen: potentiometric mass titration (PMT) and potentiometric time titration (PTT). The concentrations suspensions used were 20, 40 and 60 g/L. The variations of surface charge with the time contact, Q = f(TCT) were examined for hydration time ranging from zero to 72 h. The isoelectric point (IEP) and point zero charge (PZC) were defined using the variations pH = f(TCT) resulting from protonation/deprotonating of surface sites >S–OH with derivative methods d(pH)/d(TCT) = f(pH) the values of PZC and IEP were found: PZC = 7.45 ± 0.1 and IEP = 7.65 ± 0.1.
Physico-Chemical, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Attributes of Caesalpinia crista L. Leaves
Authors: Valvi Rajesh , Athare Anil , Takate Sushama
Published: November 2024

The present study aims to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Caesalpinia crista L. (CCL) leaves extracts, along with conducts physico-chemical and phytochemical analysis. Herein, the Soxhlet and maceration methods were used to extract CCL leaves with solvents of varying polarity. The obtained extracts showed similar extractive content in alcohol and water with minimal ash content. FT-IR and GC-MS techniques were used to identify the nature and composition of phytochemicals revealing eight key compounds in the methanol extract and one in the water extract. These compounds were characterized by alcohol, alkane, carbonyl and ether functional groups. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by quantifying total phenolic and flavonoid content and assessing radical scavenging activity, with results indicating that both methanol and water extracts exhibited nearly identical antioxidant activity. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated using the zone of inhibition method along with MIC measurements. The chloroform and methanol extracts exhibited antibacterial efficacy against E. coli, P. aeruginosa and S. aureus, while the methanol extract showed antifungal activity specifically against F. oxysporum. The findings suggest that the key phytochemicals are responsible for the observed antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Furthermore, isolating these significant phytochemicals could lead to the development of potent drugs for various diseases in the future.
Novel Pyrimidine Tethered Benzamide Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents: Synthesis, Characterization, Molecular Docking and In vitro Cytotoxicity Evaluation
Authors: Jyothi K. , Kannadasan M.
Published: November 2024

Current research work presents the synthesis, characterization, molecular docking study and in vitro cytotoxicity evaluation of novel pyrimidine-tethered benzamide derivatives as potential anticancer agents. The synthesis involved multi-steps procedure, including the synthesis of various chalcones (3a-t) with corresponding ketones (1 and 2) and substituted aldehydes (a-j), followed by pyrimidine amines (5a-t) with condensation of chalcones and guanidine and finally pyrimidinyl benzamide derivatives (8a-t) from compounds 5a-t coupling with acid chloride (7) using DIBAL-H. Synthesized compounds characterized by NMR spectroscopy and HRMS. The molecular docking studies were conducted against EGFR (6LUD) and CDK-4 (7SJ3) receptors, revealing distinct binding affinities influenced by substituent groups. Additionally, the cytotoxicity of the synthesized compounds was evaluated using the MTT assay against various cancer cell lines, including A-549 (non-small cell lung cancer), HCT-116 (colorectal cancer), PANC-1 (pancreatic cancer) and HaLa (cervical cancer), along with one normal human embryonic kidney cell line (HEK-293). Among the synthesized compounds, derivatives 8f and 8j exhibited the best anticancer activity against A-549 cells, compounds 8j and 8e showed exceptional potency against HCT-116 cells, compounds 8f and 8j demonstrated high efficacy against PANC-1 cells and compound 8h displayed remarkable potency against HaLa cells. The findings highlight the potential of these pyrimidinyl benzamide derivatives as targeted anticancer agents.
Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Growth and Germination of Mung Bean Seeds (Vigna radiata L.)
Authors: Yadav Ankita A. , Dhingra Pallavi P. , Rao Alka A. , Dhania Geeta G.
Published: November 2024

The globe is currently experiencing a micronutrient shortage, which is being addressed with various chemical fertilizers that harm the environment and human health. Research is shifting toward nanotechnology to overcome this and using nano fertilizer has sparked scientists’ interest. In this study, we examined the effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) dosage on the growth and seed germination of mu ngbean (Vigna radiata L.). This experiment was designed to study the impact of ZnO NPs, obtained from Curcuma longa leaves extract, on seedling vigour index, root, shoot length and chlorophyll content for Vigna radiata species. Three concentrations (3, 6 and 9 mg/mL) of ZnO NPs were examined at the seed germination stage. Significant enhancement of the germination percentage values was observed after the treatment of mungbean seeds with ZnO NPs in comparison with untreated seeds. Green-produced ZnO nanoparticles positively impacted the development and germination of Vigna radiata, indicating a beneficial impact on agricultural productivity. The response to ZnO NPs was dose-dependent, though, therefore more research is needed to determine the ideal dosages for increased agricultural production and human nutrition.
Artificial Intelligence in Green Organic Chemistry: Pathway to Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Chemistry
Authors: Singh Gurinderdeep , Rajasekhar Eashwar Sai Komarla , Mounika Kamati , Tulasi K.R. Sri Krishna , Dondapati Tejaswi , Himasaila M. , Pulipati Sowjanya
Published: November 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly critical role in advancing green organic chemistry by optimizing chemical processes to minimize environmental impact. From predicting reaction outcomes to designing eco-friendly synthetic pathways, AI tools are contributing to sustainable chemical research. This review explores the application of AI in areas such as reaction optimization, solvent selection and waste reduction, all key aspects of green chemistry. Moreover, AI-driven approaches allow for the development of catalysts and reagents that reduce harmful byproducts and energy consumption. Despite these advancements, challenges remain in terms of data availability, integration with experimental workflows and ensuring the interpretability of AI models for chemists. This review also highlights the potential of AI to accelerate green chemistry innovation while maintaining alignment with the 12 principles of green chemistry. By addressing these challenges, AI can further enhance the sustainability of organic synthesis, paving the way for a greener chemical industry.
Structural, Optical and Hardness Features of Copper Sulphate Crystallites for Optical Applications
Authors: Albert Helen Merina , Rajani T. , Patnaik D. Neelima , Someswararao M.V. , Vimala P. , Nathsharma Santosh Kumar , Kumar Nellore Manoj
Published: November 2024

In this investigation, copper sulphate crystals (CuSO4) were produced by a slow evaporation process. Powder-Xay diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), second harmonic generation (SHG) and microhardness analyses were used to describe the structural aspects, optical parameters and hardness features of the derived crystals. The XRD measurements show that the CuSO4 crystallized into a triclinic structure and the FTIR method was applied to assess the atomic vibrations in the CuSO4 sample. The UV-Vis measurements demonstrated high transparency of CuSO4 in the near-UV and visible spectra. The optical attributes, including refractive index, extinction coefficient, dielectric constants and optical and electrical conductivities of CuSO4 were determined. The SHG ability of the powdered sample was explored by the Kurtz and Perry method and found to be 1.10 times that of the KDP. The mechanical characteristics of the CuSO4 samples were demonstrated by the Vickers microhardness study. Excellent optical attributes, combined with suitable SHG and mechanical characteristics make the CuSO4 crystals suitable for optoelectronic applications.
Ionic Liquid Catalyzed Microwave Assisted Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of Novel Pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine Derivatives
Authors: Yallappa Ganesh N. , Singh Laliteshwar Pratap , Mounika Nerella , Cisma V.S. , Sattu Hemalatha , Panigrahy Uttam Prasad , Rajeshwar V. , Muralidharan Venugopal
Published: November 2024

A rapid and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines (5a-j) via microwave assisted method as well as conventional method using four components system in the presence of ionic liquid 2-methyl-imidazolium thiocyanate as a green catalyst. It was found that ionic liquid showed better reactivity than p-toluene-sulfonic acid (p-TSA) and L-proline. All the synthesized pyrazolo-pyrimidine derivatives were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectral and elemental analysis. Further, the in vitro anti-breast cancer activity was evaluated by performing cytotoxicity studies against MCF-7 cell lines at different concentrations of synthesized compounds ranging from 100 to 500 µg/mL. Among the series of compounds, compounds 5a and 5d showed significant cytotoxic effect at the lowest concentration. However, all the synthesized compounds proved to be efficient against inhibiting breast cancer cells.
Multi-criteria assessment methodology for remanufacturing conventional grinding machines into CNC machine tools
Authors: Mubarak Ethar Mohammed , Zuhair Ridha Ali , Abdullah Ziyad Tariq
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This paper presents a multi-criteria assessment methodology to evaluate the remanufacturability of converting conventional surface grinding machines into CNC machine tools.
Methodology: Conventional surface grinding machines remanufactured into CNC machine tools were analyzed and classified into five remanufacturing alternatives. A multi-criteria assessment model incorporating cost, time, accuracy, reliability, processing shape complexity, and ergonomics was developed. The importance of criteria and performance of alternatives were weighted through machine tool remanufacturing experience analysis and comparative literature review.
Results: The Remanufacturability Index (RI) for remanufactured conventional surface grinding machines ranges from 0.637 to 0.999 based on the level of CNC upgrades from 2-axis to 5-axis configurations. Higher-axis remanufactured machines showed greater feasibility.
Theoretical Contribution: This study provides a quantitative methodology to assess the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of remanufacturing conventional machines into CNC machine tools. It extends the application of multi-criteria decision making to the field of machine tool remanufacturing.
Practical Implications: The proposed methodology can guide small and medium-sized manufacturers in making decisions to upgrade their conventional machines to CNC through remanufacturing. It helps evaluate the benefits and risks of different upgrade configurations to support the implementation of machine tool remanufacturing in practice.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 4: Quality Education
What determines economic growth in the split province in Indonesia?
Authors: Fitriani Nyimas Yovita , Roosemarina Anggraini Rambe
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the determinants of economic growth in split provinces of Indonesia, focusing on household consumption, investment, government spending, and taxes.
Methodology: The research employs panel data regression analysis using data from 25 split provinces in Indonesia from 2014-2022. The Fixed Effect Model (FEM) was determined as the best model through Chow and Hausman tests.
Results: The findings indicate that household consumption, investment, goods and services spending, and taxes have significant positive effects on economic growth in split provinces. Conversely, capital spending shows a significant adverse effect on economic growth.
Theoretical contribution: This study contributes to the literature on regional economic growth by providing empirical evidence on the determinants of economic growth, specifically in the context of split provinces in Indonesia. It highlights the differential impacts of various economic factors on newly formed administrative regions.
Practical implications: The results suggest local governments should focus on creating a conducive investment climate, optimizing tax collection, and carefully allocating spending to promote economic growth in split provinces. The negative effect of capital spending underscores the need for more effective and efficient use of these funds.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
TÉCNICAS AUTOMATIZADAS PARA ANÁLISE INTEGRADA EM EROSÕES LINEARES DE SUB-BACIAS NO MUNICÍPIO DE CACEQUI/RS
Authors: Dotto Antonio Von Ende , Rademann Lucas Krein , Robaina Luís Eduardo de Souza , Trentin Romário
Published: December 2024

A área de estudo desse trabalho se localiza na região Sudoeste do Rio Grande do Sul no município de Cacequi que se destaca pela alta ocorrência de voçorocas em seu território. O arcabouço geológico e morfoestrutural pode interferir na forma, intensidade e orientação das voçorocas em Cacequi. Assim, esse artigo busca analisar a relação entre os lineamentos morfoestruturais e os elementos do relevo na ocorrência de voçorocas nas bacias Sanga Areal da Limeira, Sanga da Tapera, Sanga da Vaca Velha e Arroio Areal Grande em Cacequi – RS, através da aplicação de técnicas automatizadas em MDEs. A extração automatizada de lineamentos morfoestruturais apresentou um resultado de feições coerentes com as características fisiográficas da área. A orientação de voçorocas e de lineamentos são coincidentes em direção predominante Leste – Oeste. Com a análise dos elementos do relevo pode-se verificar as microestruturas que elas constituem além de ser possível identificar áreas de avanço de voçorocas. As morfoestruturas se relacionam com os vales e cristas e as voçorocas com os vales, escavados e encostas. Dessa forma, conclui-se que o controle morfoestrutural caracterizado pelas condições geológicas e geomorfológicas é condicionante para a gênese e evolução das incisões erosivas presentes na área de estudo.
IMPACTO DA SUBSTITUIÇÃO DE PASTAGEM EXTENSIVA POR EUCALIPTO NOS ATRIBUTOS FÍSICO-HÍDRICOS DO SOLO NO DOMÍNIO DA MATA ATLÂNTICA
Authors: Pola Lunalda Aparecida Vaz , Cecílio Roberto Avelino , Rangel Otacilio José Passos , Zanetti Sidney Sara , Lobato Lucas José Teodoro
Published: December 2024

A mudança de uso da terra tem potencial de alterar as características físicas do solo e sua capacidade de infiltração. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar as diferenças entre os atributos físico-hídricos de um solo sob cultivo de eucalipto (5 anos de idade) em relação ao seu uso anterior de pastagem extensiva. O estudo foi conduzido no Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo, em Alegre – ES. Em cada área, conduziram-se ensaios de infiltração de água no solo em nove pontos distribuídos de forma sistemática. A amostragem de solo foi realizada nas camadas de 0-10, 10-20 e 20-40 cm em três pontos em torno de cada ensaio de infiltração. Os atributos avaliados foram a taxa de infiltração estável (Tie), densidade do solo (Ds), porosidade total (Pt), macro (Ma) e microporosidade (Mi), granulometria, carbono orgânico total (COT) e resistência a penetração (RP). Não houve diferença significativa para a Tie e COT entre os usos. A área sob povoamento de eucalipto apresentou maiores valores de Ds na camada de 0-10 cm, e menores valores de Pt e Mi para as três camadas. Para o manejo empregado, o período de cinco anos da cultura florestal não foi suficiente para melhorar a qualidade física do solo.
CONTRATOS DOMESTICATÓRIOS NOS FAXINAIS DO SUL DO BRASIL: TERRITÓRIOS INTERESPÉCIES E REPROCIDADES ENTRE HUMANOS E NÃO HUMANOS
Authors: Ramos Cristhine Fabiola de , Dias Caetano Kayuna Sordi Barbará , Florit Luciano Félix
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo geral analisar as comunidades faxinalenses, destacando a conexão diferenciada entre humanos e animais, e a floresta com araucárias e a relação destes sob a ótica da noção dos contratos domesticatórios. Entendemos que essa experiência representa uma alternativa para repensarmos a problemática ambiental, integrando-a à noção de justiça ambiental e equidade territorial. As comunidades faxinalenses representam um rico exemplo de sociobiodiversidade na relação existente dos faxinalenses com a floresta com araucária e a criação de animais. Esses exemplos servem para causar reflexões acerca de modelos socioeconômicos sustentáveis e destacar os fundamentos éticos dessa relação. Essas comunidades apresentam um modelo agroalimentar distinto daquele predominante no sistema capitalista, vinculado a um padrão urbano e industrial de desenvolvimento, no qual se tende a objetificar os animais. Quanto à   metodologia adotada neste estudo, envolveu revisões de literatura, observações e entrevistas realizadas em campo, nas comunidades Caíva de Bonetes, em Canoinhas/SC, e Faxinalense do Emboque, em São Mateus do Sul/PR, nos anos de 2021 e 2022.
ANÁLISE AMBIENTAL DA RELAÇÃO DE DESCARTES IRREGULARES DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS NO BAIRRO PRESIDENTE COSTA E SILVA, MOSSORÓ, RN
Authors: Ferreira Douglas Pereira , Silva Jéssica Paloma Pinheiro da , Dantas Daniel da Silva , Pessoa Larissa Nicácio , Justino Glenda Ferreira , Assis Filho Joaquim da Silva , Braga Sidney Alves , Ferreira Rayanna Campos
Published: December 2024

A disposição ambientalmente adequada de resíduos tornou-se um desafio significativo para a sociedade moderna. No Brasil, essa prática tem causado problemas em várias cidades. O estudo tem como objetivo identificar os locais com disposições irregulares de resíduos, analisar os fatores que incentivam o descarte inadequado e, utilizando ferramentas de Sistemas de Informação Geográfica (SIGs), mapear as áreas com passivos ambientais no bairro Presidente Costa e Silva, em Mossoró (RN). A pesquisa foi realizada em duas etapas: exploratória e descritiva. A fase exploratória incluiu a análise de normas técnicas (ABNT NBR 10004/2004), resoluções do CONAMA e revisão da literatura relevante. A fase descritiva envolveu o levantamento dos locais de descarte, visitas in loco, registros fotográficos e mapeamento das áreas afetadas. Os resultados mostraram a presença de 108 pontos de descarte de resíduos de construção civil, 80 pontos de resíduos volumosos, 52 pontos de resíduos eletrônicos e 17 pontos de resíduos sólidos urbanos, localizados em lotes urbanos desocupados, áreas de lazer, ao redor de prédios públicos e cursos d’água. Constatou-se que a coleta de resíduos ocorre a cada dois dias nas vias e logradouros do bairro, mas são necessárias medidas adicionais para lidar com os resíduos acumulados em lotes e vias periféricas.
PENGELOLAAN PERPUSTAKAAN SEKOLAH: UPAYA FUNDAMENTAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT BACA SISWA
Authors: Heriyanto Heriyanto , Irhandayaningsih Ana , Wasisto Joko
Published: December 2024

ABSTRAKKegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas perpustakaan sekolah melalui pengelolaan koleksi buku yang lebih sistematis serta pemberian buku-buku fiksi baru. Kegiatan dilaksanakan dalam beberapa tahapan, meliputi inventarisasi dan klasifikasi koleksi buku, donasi buku fiksi, serta pelatihan singkat bagi staf perpustakaan mengenai manajemen koleksi dan pelayanan pengguna. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan aksesibilitas koleksi perpustakaan, penambahan buku fiksi, serta peningkatan keterampilan staf dalam pengelolaan perpustakaan. Selain itu, kegiatan ini juga mendorong terciptanya budaya literasi di lingkungan sekolah, sehingga siswa lebih termotivasi untuk membaca dan memanfaatkan perpustakaan sebagai pusat belajar. Dengan hasil yang dicapai, pengabdian ini memberikan kontribusi nyata dalam mendukung pengembangan literasi dan kualitas pendidikan di sekolah.Kata Kunci: perpustakaan sekolah, minat baca, pengabdian masyarakat, literasi informasi ABSTRACTThis community service activity aims to improve the quality of school libraries through more systematic management of book collections and the provision of new fiction books. The activity was carried out in several stages, including inventory and classification of book collections, donation of fiction books, and short training for library staff on collection management and user services. The results of this activity showed an increase in the accessibility of library collections, the addition of fiction books, and improved staff skills in library management. In addition, this activity also encourages the creation of a culture of literacy in the school environment, so that students are more motivated to read and utilize the library as a learning center. With the results achieved, this service makes a real contribution in supporting the development of literacy and the quality of education in schools.Keywords: School library, reading interest, community services, information literacy
Anesthetic Choice and Management in Cesarean Section for a Patient with Post Laminectomy and Inferior Stabilization: A Case Report
Authors: Aifunan Inggar Nastiti , Kusuma Donni Indra
Published: December 2024

Background: Deciding the choice of anesthetic choice and management for a cesarean section is a relatively complex procedure. In this case report we examine a patient undergoing cesarean section who has a significant history of laminectomy with inferior stabilization, the complexities of the patient's conditions may influenced the choice of anesthetic strategy.Case: A 29-year-old female patient undergoing a cesarean section with a complex medical history, including two previous cesarean sections and a laminectomy with inferior stabilization, presenting unique challenges in obstetric and anesthetic care. The patient was admitted to K.M.R.T Wongsonegoro Hospital, Semarang, at 40 weeks of gestation, with symptoms of intense abdominal tightening, active fetal movement, and bloody mucus. Her medical history was further complicated by a laminectomy with inferior stabilization performed in 2019.Discussion: Laminectomy and inferior stabilization is one of the choice treatments for bone tuberculosis. Laminectomy is a surgery that creates space by removing bone spurs and tissues associated with spondylosis of the spine and adding Inferior stabilization to maintain the space. In our patient with complex post-laminectomy and lumbar inferior stabilization, it caused anatomical and neurological changes in the patient. The patient was going to have a cesarean section because the time is nearly expected to be the delivery date of her third pregnancy. Because of the complex background of her past laminectomy surgery, we decided to use the general anesthesia technique for this cesarean section.Conclusion: In this case report we can reaffirm that this case contributes to the medical community's understanding of managing cesarean sections in patients with previous spinal surgeries and underscores the need for evolving clinical guidelines and practices in obstetric anesthesia to enhance patient care and safety. The case is a valuable addition to the literature, providing insights for healthcare professionals in similar complex scenarios.
Kesinambungan Sistem Proporsional Terbuka sebagai Sistem Pemilihan Legislatif di Indonesia
Authors: Ekayanta Fredick Broven
Published: November 2024

Tulisan ini membahas tentang kesinambungan sistem proporsional terbuka sebagai sistem pemilihan untuk anggota legislatif di Indonesia yang sudah diterapkan sejak 2009. Tujuan dari artikel ini adalah untuk menjelaskan mengapa terdapat kecenderungan sistem tersebut dipertahankan kendati pelbagai masalah yang dihasilkan, dikritik banyak pihak, hingga diuji melalui Mahkamah Konstitusi. Untuk menjawabnya, tulisan ini menggunakan kombinasi tiga pendekatan institusionalisme baru, yaitu pilihan rasional, sosiologis, dan historis. Tulisan ini menemukan bahwa kecenderungan bertahannya sistem proporsional terbuka adalah karena adanya insentif bagi mayoritas partai-partai politik yang ada di parlemen dengan sistem tersebut, adanya kecenderungan dukungan publik dan para pemilih sebagai lingkungan yang mempengaruhi pilihan sistem tersebut, serta faktor historis pemilihan sistem tersebut yang dianggap demokratis. Sistem proporsional terbuka telah menciptakan suatu path dependent yang membuatnya sulit untuk diubah dan berpotensi menjadi locked-in, yang diterima oleh banyak pihak sebagai sesuatu yang “permanen”.
Přístup singles k seznamování v digitální době
Authors: Šetinová Markéta , Kalinová Eliška
Published: December 2024

This text focuses on the attitudes of single young people on dating. As a part of this study, twenty interviews with respondents between the ages of 20 and 40 – who loosely represent the generation of millennials, that is, those who grew up with technology and who are taking advantage of the globalized world – were analysed using thematic analysis. Using semi-structured interviews, this text critically examines how young singles think about mate selection, where they meet prospective partners, and their reasons for choosing online dating sites. Another area of interest are the barriers to using dating services and the behaviour of singles on dating sites, especially regarding sex dynamics. The results correspond to previous findings from studies conducted abroad. On the one hand, a liberal, individualized approach to relationships is evident among the respondents: they focus on their needs within a relationship, they want a partner with whom they will develop mutually, they have a desire to experiment with different relationship forms, and they quickly adopt new technologies when dating. On the other hand, they are still attracted to the traditional ideal of marriage and family, the expectations of men and women within a relationship differ, and even in modern online dating, traditional sex patterns appear.
Možnosti merania vitality lokálnych spoločenstiev pomocou obydlí
Authors: Hanko Jaroslav
Published: December 2024

This article approaches the concept of the “vitality of local communities” and the possibilities of its measurement. It describes the efforts of researchers to define vitality at the level of regions, cities, or even neighborhoods. With the advent of new technologies, we are experiencing an increase in possibilities and tools to visualize vitality in the form of maps or interactive databases. We are witness to numerous projects that explore the vitality of communities in the USA and Canada, but this approach has penetrated the rest of the world only to a lesser extent and in a significantly altered form. The article notes a selected parameter – the dwellings that people build, adapt, or abandon. Dwellings are a well-researched feature from various anthropological perspectives even historically. Thanks to this, it is possible to quantify the level of vitality of cities through houses. We have much data from field research in a specific location in South-Central Slovakia. With the help of said data, it will be possible to create a locally adapted tool for measuring the vitality of the local community. It can be used as an indicator of the quality of life in terms of local policy-making, urban planning, or development forecasting. Therefore, it can be an important tool in the study of depopulating regions.
Intervenciones basadas en mindfulness a través de aplicaciones móviles: una revisión teórica
Authors: Valencia Pertuz María Carolina , Barreto Zambrano María Luisa
Published: December 2024

Existen diferentes intervenciones basadas en evidencia que se han adaptado a herramientas tecnológicas como las aplicaciones móviles, con propósitos de tratamiento o prevención, entre ellas, las terapias basadas en mindfulness. Este artículo da a conocer los resultados del uso de algunas aplicaciones móviles basadas en mindfulness para tratar trastornos psicológicos y promover la salud mental a partir de una revisión teórica. Las aplicaciones mostraron ser efectivas para reducir el estrés, la ansiedad, la depresión, la irritabilidad y mejorar la calidad de vida, el mindfulness, la resiliencia y la autocompasión. Los beneficios se observaron en diversas poblaciones, incluso adultos sanos, estudiantes, educadores, pacientes con cáncer y trastornos del sueño. La efectividad se evidenció en intervenciones de corta duración. Se concluye que las aplicaciones móviles basadas en mindfulness son una herramienta prometedora para ampliar el acceso a intervenciones de salud mental. Se necesitan más investigaciones sobre el uso prolongado, la adherencia y la efectividad en diferentes contextos culturales
Intervenciones basadas en autocompasión a través de aplicaciones móviles: una exploración teórica
Authors: Barreto Zambrano María Luisa , Gómez Méndez Jireth Alexandra , Murillo Rivera Paola Andrea
Published: December 2024

La autocompasión puede brindar innumerables beneficios desde el punto de vista de la salud mental. Si bien es una perspectiva que en otros lugares del mundo ha sido difundida y se han generado múltiples investigaciones con resultados positivos, en el contexto latinoamericano apenas ha empezado a emerger. Por tanto, este artículo busca aportar una aproximación teórica que permita una mejor comprensión de sus principios y bases conceptuales, así como explorar la vinculación de esta intervención con herramientas tecnológicas como las aplicaciones móviles y sus resultados. Se realizó una revisión teórica en diferentes bases de datos en la que se identificaron algunas investigaciones sobre el uso de la autocompasión mediante aplicaciones móviles. Si bien la literatura al respecto es bastante limitada, estos estudios aportan evidencia empírica y abren el camino a un campo poco explorado en el contexto nacional, lo que permite ampliar los horizontes en la psicología clínica mediante la incorporación de la autocompasión y las herramientas tecnológicas en la promoción de la salud mental
Nanotechnology in floriculture: Extending vase life and improving postharvest quality
Authors: Keerthana M , Beaulah A , Rajadurai KR , Venkatesan K , Anitha T , Ravi R , Ravindran C , Muthuramaligam S , Rajamanikam C
Published: November 2024

Cut flowers are traditionally used worldwide, regardless of caste, creed, and religion, especially in Asian countries. The global trade of cut flowers has shown a substantial increase in recent years and is expected to persist due to the promotion and application of horticulture plants for their various advantages . The quality of vase life is critical in ensuring customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat purchases. Effective postharvest management is essential for enhancing the quality and extending the shelf life of cut flowers. With proper handling, cut flowers can last several days in a vase. Nanotechnology presents innovative solutions for postharvest management, especially in the cut flower sector. Specifically, Nanoparticles have been utilized in packaging to act as ethylene inhibitors and antimicrobial agents, contributing to the extension of cut flower vase life. One of the strongest ethylene perceptions is 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), a gaseous and nontoxic that binds to ethylene receptors irreversibly, blocking the action of ethylene. Nano-Silver particles improve postharvest longevity by increasing water absorption rather than transpiration. Additionally, Nano-Selenium enhances the water balance in cut flowers. This review describes how nanoparticles suppress microbial growth and block ethylene action in cut flowers, extending their vase life.
Practice What We Teach: Academic Leadership in Times of Crisis
Authors: Cruz Faustino M
Published: December 2024

Academic leaders instinctively replicate their own historical best practices or those that their peer institutions have adopted in response to a crisis. And here are some of the reasons why. Many of us, faculty and administrators alike, have not embraced the habitus of reflective practice. To effectively lead in times of crisis, we must (a) strive for better practices; (b) reimagine leadership as a shared and differentiated vocation; and (c) reframe systems that hinder us from becoming reflective communities for transformation. As practical theologians, our core mandate is to practice what we teach within and beyond our institutions.
A Sociological Response: Challenging the Modernity-centrism of Pierre Bourdieu’s Field Approach
Authors: Zeveleva Olga
Published: December 2024

This article is part of a special issue of the Journal of Ancient History, “Social Biographies of the Ancient World,” forming a sociological response to the other articles and case studies. It argues that engaging in discussions of Pierre Bourdieu’s field theory with historians of the Ancient Near East pushes us beyond the usual binaries that structure the social sciences. While working with and challenging binaries like ‘Western’ and ‘non-Western’ has become central for social scientists, the binary of the ‘modern’ and ‘pre-modern’ remains on the margins of theoretical debates in sociology. This contribution disentangles the common association of field theory with modernity. Turning the field approach towards the ancient Near East encourages us to ask questions about how far social theory exceptionalizes modernity, and whether theoretical constructs central to the social sciences actually reflect processes that predate modern history. This exercise invites scholars to consider whether the distinguishing feature of modernity is not the emergence of fields, as is commonly assumed, but rather the emergence of economic capital as primary. More broadly, a Bourdieusian analysis of the Ancient Near East encourages us to zoom out to a potential macro-historical field approach, and to reconsider field theory’s relation to time and space.