bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of radioactive iodine therapy on anti-Müllerian hormone changes in women with thyroid cancer at reproductive age: a prospective study
Authors: Hosseini Ali , Lavasani Zohreh
Published: September 2023

Background

Thyroid cancer is one of the common cancers that, depending on the need for treatment, patients are treated with radioactive iodine after thyroidectomy surgery. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of iodine therapy on the ovarian reserve of women at reproductive ages.

Methods

In this prospective study, 60 patients with thyroid cancer aged 18 to 35 who were undergoing iodine therapy for the first time in 2018–2019 were included in the study. Patients with underlying diseases and any ovarian disorders and patients who needed repeated iodine treatment were excluded from the study. Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) level of patients was evaluated 4 times before, 3, 6, and 12 months after iodine therapy. The significance level of the P-value study was considered less than 0.05.

Results

The average age of the patients was 29.53 ± 4.53 years. With aging, AMH level decreases significantly. No significant correlation was observed between smoking, menarche age, and abnormal uterine bleeding with AMH level. The average AMH before, 3, 6, and 12 months after iodine therapy was 2.25 ± 0.55 ng/ml, 1.15 ± 0.35 ng/ml, 1.58 ± 0.47 ng/ml, and 1.94 ± 0.58 ng/ml, which has a significant decrease respectively 49.05%, 29.55%, and 13.58% compared to the amount before iodine therapy (P-value < 0.001).

Conclusion

Considering the effect of iodine therapy on the reduction of AMH levels, it is recommended that women of reproductive age group should be evaluated prior to iodine therapy to determine their ovarian reserve level so that if their AMH level is not suitable, they may need to consult with a fertility preservation specialist.
The effect of the length, angle, height, and depth of lumbar lordosis on selected features of thoracic spine
Authors: Mrozkowiak Mirosław
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the significant effect of the values of the angle, depth, height, and length of lumbar lordosis on selected features of the thoracic spine.
Material and Methods. The study was carried out in a group of 2,361 children aged 7 to 15 years, in 6 semiannual consecutive editions. This allowed to record 16,608 observations of 31 features describing posture by photogrammetric method.
Results. The following influential features like angle, depth, heights, and lengths of lumbar lordosis were selected for multiple regression analysis with selection of a subset of the optimal set of variables.
Conclusions
The presented statistical analysis shows the mutual influence of the values of the selected characteristics. The study showed no independent feature, however, the degree of influence varied. This demonstrates the interrelatedness of the different spinal segments. Corrective actions that change the value of one postural trait force the change of others in a positive or negative way.
Access and treatment: A national survey of mental health care of children and young people with long-term physical health conditions in England
Authors: Rojas Natalia K. , Ching Brian C. F. , Fifield Kate , Catanzano Matteo , Bennett Sophie D. , Heyman Isobel , Coughtrey Anna E. , Shafran Roz
Published: September 2023

Background:

Co-occurring mental and long-term physical health conditions (LTCs) are common in children and young people (CYP). Aims: To conduct a national survey to understand access to mental health services and treatment for CYP with mental health needs and LTCs.

Methods:

In July 2020, Freedom of Information requests were sent to 66 trusts.

Findings:

Average waiting times were slightly shorter in CYP with LTCs and they had more sessions than those without LTCs. Many services offered stepped care. There was insufficient useable data to draw meaningful comparisons between CYP with and without LTCs, with many failing to provide data.

Conclusions:

Young people with mental health needs and LTCs appear to be falling between gaps in service provision and data collection. Parity of esteem between physical and mental health needs to include parity in how data is collected and recorded.
SEXIT as a screening tool to identify adolescents exposed to or at risk of sexual ill-health and sexual risk taking
Authors: Wilhsson Marie , Törnqvist Lisen , Söderquist Ida , Larsson Margaretha
Published: September 2023

Background:

Mental ill health is increasing among adolescents, and self-injury is one expression of mental ill health. Sexual risk taking among adolescents is often associated with exposure to violence. Sex could be used as a strategy to regulate negative emotions and feelings of emptiness. The health promotion work of school nurses (SNs) can be one way to identify students who are exposed to or at risk of sexual ill-health and sexual risk taking. By using the SEXual health Identification Tool (SEXIT) in health dialogues, SNs can identify students exposed to or at risk of sexual ill-health and sexual risk taking.

Aim:

To describe SNs’ experience of using SEXIT in health dialogues with students.

Methods:

An exploratory design was used. Six SNs participated in semi-structured individual interviews, and the data were analysed with qualitative content analysis.

Results:

Three categories were identified: ‘SEXIT provides support and structure’, ‘SEXIT provides conditions for designing a good dialogue’, and ‘working with SEXIT includes managing challenges’.

Conclusions:

SNs have a critical role in the identification of students with sexual ill-health and sexual risk taking as well as those exposed to violence. SEXIT could be included and systematically used in the health dialogue as it enables a natural dialogue with students about a sensitive topic and creates the prerequisites to identify adolescents at risk of sexual ill health.
Endings and beginnings
Authors: Sutton Sallyann
Published: September 2023

Sallyann discusses the important work school nurses carry out at the end of the of the school year and the beginning of the new one, including reviewing their work and supporting transition.
Subeunt Amazones : Tracing the Amazons in Statius' Achilleid
Authors: Vecchio Julene Abad Del
Published: September 2023

Abstract: This article investigates the presence of Amazonian imagery in Statius' Achilleid . It begins by uncovering intertexts to Aeneid 1 in the arrival of Ulysses and Diomedes on Scyros ( Ach . 1.726–58), which create a layer of erotic tension that is vital for the interpretation of the ensuing simile comparing Achilles, Deidamia, and Lycomedes' daughters with Amazons ( Ach . 1.758–60). A comprehensive analysis of the simile allows a re-examination of Statius' echoes to the portrayals of Hippolyte and Theseus in Thebaid 12, and draws attention to previously unnoticed parallels with Virgil's Aeneid . The final section of the article examines the broader context of the Amazon simile, eliciting intertextual points of contact with Ovid's Metamorphoses 7 and Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica 5, emphasising in particular the importance of the underlying recruitment theme. Statius' deployment of Amazonian imagery in the Achilleid is seen to be intrinsically tied to the poem's gender fluidity, and the poet's innovative narrative technique.
New Perspectives on J. S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion : The Choreographic Vision of John Neumeier
Authors: Riggs Robert , Riggs Mary Barres
Published: September 2023

Abstract: In 1980–1981, the American choreographer John Neumeier, director of the Hamburg Ballet since 1973, created a ballet to Bach's St. Matthew Passion . Aware that choreographing a revered icon of sacred music might be viewed as a violation of its sacrosanct status, he expressed his belief that "A choreographic realization of the Matthew Passion only appeared justified to me if it gives a new, unique dimension to the work … [and that like music] dance offers a means of escape from the grip of time and history to achieve inner reflection and a psychic state." In this essay, we discuss representative sections of the ballet and explore Neumeier's realization of these goals. Sometimes he focuses on visualizing a movement's structure and enhancing its affective and dramatic impact with contemporary ballet choreography. In other movements, he employs eclectic modern dance styles that, while contrasting in striking ways with the music, also enhance it. Both approaches inspire new dimensions and inner reflection. Ultimately, the choreography represents a visual corporeal transcription of the score and its timbres, which, without altering them, contributes new aesthetic perspectives. Our choreo/musical analysis will also address relationships between the ballet and issues in subsequent musicological scholarship, including aspects of Bach's performance practice, his cyclical versus linear approach to time, his occasional composition of works that threaten to stretch performers beyond their limits, and concerns about antisemitism in the turbae. The Hamburg Ballet has performed Matthäus-Passion , which has become one of Neumeier's most important and signature creations, throughout Europe, as well as in Japan, China, Canada, and the United States. The ballet reveals new and unexpected dimensions and affective experiences to audiences already familiar with the St. Matthew Passion and introduces it in a compelling manner to those who have never experienced one of Bach's most esteemed works.
Spirituality Empowers Black Leadership: A Phenomenological Study of Black Men College Students Leaders
Authors: Allen Keven , Salinas Cristobal , Floyd Deborah L.
Published: September 2023

Abstract: In this qualitative study, the spiritual experiences and leadership of 15 Black collegiate men enrolled at higher education institutions were examined. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand how Black men student leaders make meaning of spirituality. The first finding described how Black men students make meaning of spirituality to navigate life challenges and empower their leadership. The second finding revealed how Black men student leaders defined spirituality, which was influenced by but not exclusive to their religious beliefs. And the last finding underscored who they were as Black men and leaders, providing context to spirituality's meaning in their leadership experiences. Overall, the central focus of this study was the phenomenon of spirituality and leadership; however, this study revealed that research needs to focus on the intersection of leadership development, racial identity development, and spirituality. This article provides recommendations for administrators, faculty, and staff to be more inclusive of spirituality in the leadership development of Black men college students.
"I Am Not Latino Enough": Latinx Ethnic Identity and Participation at La Casa
Authors: Martinez Sylvia , Nuñez Amy J.
Published: September 2023

Abstract: While more Latinx students are enrolling in higher education, underrepresentation in four-year degree attainment persists. Connecting Latinx students with culture centers on college campuses has been a promising intervention. Such centers have been shown to play a critical role in student integration, learning, and, thus, retention of Students of Color. However, we know little about how ethnic identity impacts participation at culture centers and why racially/ethnically minoritized students do not access these resources. Using a LatCrit theoretical framework, this mixed method study explored the role that Latinx ethnic identity played in participation at a Latinx cultural center and identified the reasons for participation (or lack thereof). Results showed that for many Latinx students, the culture center on campus was a place that felt "like home," as other research corroborates. For others, such as multiracial Latinx students, it was a place where ethnic identities were questioned because they failed to fit essentialist notions of Latinx identity. Recommendations point to the increased need for campus programming that disrupts monolithic conceptualizations of Latinx ethnic identity and fills the needs of an increasingly diverse Latinx student population on college and university campuses.
"We Can Change our Society": Korean College Student Activists' Motivations, Experiences, and Perceptions
Authors: Hong-Dwyer Jessie Jungeun
Published: September 2023

Abstract: Student activism plays an important role in student development, so understanding student activists' thoughts, identifying challenges they have encountered, and figuring out ways to support their activities are critical for higher education institutions. A group of college students in Korea has established a student organization actively engaging in varying ways to address the Japanese military sexual slavery (so-called "comfort women") issue. This study examined the motivations, experiences, and perceptions of Korean college students actively participating in this work. Using a case study research design, in-depth, open-ended, semi-structured interviews with 10 organization members were collected and analyzed thematically. Relevant documents showing their various activities were also collected as supplementary data for better understanding of the context. Participants' desire for engagement, the benefits they gained from the KorPeaceWomen activities (i.e., personal growth, sense of solidarity, and awareness of other issues), and overcoming challenges show their development. However, it is necessary to consider the cultural, historical, social, and political contexts in Korea to fully understand their challenges and concerns as student activists. The findings may help us understand student activists' motives, concerns, and needs and explore their engagement as a form of development.
From medieval march to military frontier: English border formation in south Dublin, 1460–1534
Authors: Ellis Steven
Published: September 2023

The south Dublin frontier between English settlers and native Irish established after the twelfth-century conquest was the most prominent and longest lasting of medieval Ireland’s many marches. The frontier later underwent ongoing English contraction, but two separate late fifteenth-century developments sought to reverse this. The south Dublin marches were built up into an impressive military frontier, with a formidable belt of defences around its dikes and ditches. The frontier was also incorporated into the English Pale, a wider system of defences thrown up around the Dublin region, although elsewhere the defences of ‘the four obedient shires’ were less developed. The military frontier’s effectiveness in curtailing Irish raids remains unappreciated, however. Successive studies of the south Dublin frontier have argued instead for a truncated English Pale ending with the dikes and ditches of the statutory, march-maghery boundary as Irish raiding continued unabated. In practice, the military frontier extended English rule well into the Pale marches beyond, recovering erstwhile English ground lost during the marches’ earlier contraction.
Rapid 3D isotropic imaging of whole organ with double-ring light-sheet microscopy and self-learning side-lobe elimination
Authors: zhao yuxuan , guo xinyi , Zhao Fang , Zhu Jingtan , Zhu Dan , Fei Peng
Published: September 2023

Bessel-like plane illumination forms a new type of light-sheet microscopy with ultra-long optical sectioning distance that enables rapid 3D imaging of fine cellular structures across an entire large tissue. However, the side-lobe excitation of conventional Bessel light sheets severely impairs the quality of the reconstructed 3D image. Here, we propose a self-supervised deep learning (DL) approach that can completely eliminate the residual side lobes for a double-ring-modulated non-diffraction light-sheet microscope, thereby substantially improving the axial resolution of the 3D image. This lightweight DL model utilizes the own point spread function (PSF) of the microscope as prior information, without the need for external high-resolution microscopy data. After a quick training process based on a small amount of datasets, the grown-up model can restore sidelobe-free 3D images with near isotropic resolution for diverse samples. Using an advanced double-ring light-sheet microscope in conjunction with this efficient restoration approach, we demonstrate 5-minute rapid imaging of an entire mouse brain with size of ~12 mm×8 mm×6 mm and achieve uniform isotropic resolution of ~4μm (1.6-μm voxel) capable of discerning the single neurons and vessels across the whole brain.
Standalone gradient measurement of matrix norm for programmable unitary converters
Authors: Taguchi Yoshitaka , Ozeki Yasuyuki
Published: September 2023

Programmable unitary converters are powerful tools for realizing unitary transformations, advancing fields of computing and communication. The accuracy of these unitary transformations is crucial for maintaining high fidelity in such applications. However, various physical artifacts can impair the accuracy of the synthesized transformations. A commonly employed approach uses the system's gradient to restore accuracy. Although this gradient can indeed be physically measured using external equipment, it leads to a rather complex optical system. In this study, we propose a standalone method for measuring matrix norm gradients, where `standalone' means that no additional optical equipment is needed. This method is based on the mathematical fact that the central difference, which is generally used for the approximation of differentiation, can yield exact differentiation for any unitary transformer. Furthermore, we introduce a new matrix distance that is suitable for optimizing unitary converters which use intensity detectors at the output. Numerical analysis demonstrates that our method exhibits orders of magnitude higher tolerance to measurement noise than prior similar approaches.
Transarterial Chemoembolization-Induced Ischemic Colitis: A Rare Complication Due to Nontarget Embolization
Authors: Selzman Jonathan , Gajendran Mahesh , El Kurdi Bara , Katabathina Venkata , Wright Randy , Umapathy Chandraprakash , Echavarria Juan
Published: September 2023

Nontarget embolization is a rare complication that may occur after a patient undergoes transarterial chemoembolization as a localized treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. This phenomenon can occur because of variations in arterial blood supply to the liver and ultimately can lead to ischemic complications in unintended locations. We describe a case of nontarget embolization during transarterial chemoembolization causing ischemic colitis because of anatomic variation in the origin of the right hepatic artery. This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare side effects associated with this procedure and the need for comprehensive imaging to assess for anatomical variation to avoid poor outcomes.
Successful Dissolution of a Large Gastric Phytobezoar Through Nonsurgical and Nonendoscopic Fragmentation
Authors: Shah Divya , Ali Qumber , Bernier Kaelin , Gutierrez Victor Arce , Harper Lise
Published: September 2023

A phytobezoar is the result of poorly digestible vegetable matter that accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract often forming a hard mass in the stomach. We present a case of a phytobezoar in a patient without predisposing risk factors, resulting in significant stomach distension initially believed to require high-risk surgical intervention but which ultimately resolved after 3 days of conservative treatment with prokinetic agents. The patient was discharged uneventfully and was recommended a low-fiber diet indefinitely while undergoing further workup for motility disorders.
Safe Use of POEM in a Patient With Decompensated Cirrhosis and Severe Achalasia
Authors: Loh Rebecca , Noverati Nicholas , Goldberg Ilana , Josloff Kevan , Schiavone Grace , Halegoua-DeMarzio Dina , Schlachterman Alexander
Published: September 2023

Patients with both achalasia and decompensated cirrhosis can often present a therapeutic challenge because portal hypertension has generally been considered a contraindication to definitive therapies for achalasia. This case report depicts a patient who presented with progressive dysphagia, weight loss, and large-volume ascites; was diagnosed with type II achalasia and decompensated cirrhosis without esophageal varices; and underwent peroral endoscopic myotomy after preprocedural transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement. Our case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care and need for definitive therapies for these complex patients at high risk of malnutrition and sarcopenia.
Invasive Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis
Authors: Zhong Boris , Amundsen Tyson , Farmer Christopher
Published: September 2023

Invasive mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection that can be devastating in immunosuppressed patients. Gastrointestinal infection is rare, but carries among the highest mortality rates of its major clinical presentations. We present a case of invasive gastrointestinal mucormycosis in a patient who underwent recent chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Initial histopathology revealed cytomegalovirus infection, which was treated before subsequent diagnosis of mucormycosis on repeat bowel biopsy. Our case highlights a myriad of risk factors that increase the potential for serious infection by this pervasive fungus.
Mieles del Chaco Húmedo: origen botánico y geográfico de la provincia de Formosa (Argentina)
Authors: Cabrera Mirta M. , Davalos Victor M. , Salgado Laurenti Cristina R.
Published: September 2023

The Humid Chaco Ecoregion of Formosa Province is characterized by a variety of native plant species with long flowering periods, some of which are used by bees for honey production. The objective of this work is to characterize the honeys by botanical and geographical origin through the palynological analysis of samples collected in 14 apiaries. Ninety six honey samples were obtained during three beekeeping periods from 2009 to 2012. The conventional methodology was used, taking into account the acetolysis technique. The pollen spectrum of the honeys allowed us to recognize 126 pollen types, belonging to 57 families of Angiosperms and comprising 65% of the floristic survey. Monofloral honeys were obtained in spring with dominant pollen of Eugenia uniflora (dominant pollen range: 45% - 85%), Neltuma sp. (45% - 61%), Geoffroea decorticans (52%) and Sarcomphalus mistol (47%). At the end of spring and beginning of summer, monofloral honeys were identified with the dominant pollen of Copernicia alba (50% - 98%), while at the end of summer with the pollen of Schinopsis balansae (45% - 68%) and Tessaria integrifolia (52%). The botanical families most represented in the honeys were: Anacardiaceae, Arecaceae, Myrtaceae, and Rhamnaceae. The pollen spectrum of Formosa honeys showed the diversity and floristic richness that characterizes the vegetation of the native forest and wetland areas.
Comprehensive geriatric assessment and drug burden in elderly chronic kidney disease patients
Authors: Erken Neziha , Erken Ertugrul
Published: September 2023

Objectives

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by atherosclerosis, cognitive impairment, physical limitations, biochemical abnormalities, and vascular aging. The proportion of those with a diagnosis of CKD in the older is increasing. With comprehensive geriatric assessment, it could be possible to detect the disorders that are related to biological aging. The aim is to evaluate geriatric syndromes like frailty, cognitive dysfunction, malnutrition, and polypharmacy in an aged population with pre-dialytic CKD (stages 3a–5), and to investigate possible relations with biochemical features and anticholinergic drug burden (ADB).

Methods

One hundred and fifty-six CKD patients aged 60 and older and 164 healthy controls were included in the study. Geriatric parameters that were used for the evaluation of the groups were, Clinical Frailty Index; Charlson Comorbidity Index; Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form. Besides, biochemical parameters and ADB defined with 3 scales Anticholinergic Burden Classification (ABC), Chew’s scale, and Drug Burden Index were recorded.

Results

Despite being younger, CKD patients had higher comorbidity and frailty scores than the controls. Patients and controls had similar nutritional status, and cognitive function test results. Frailty was an important predictor for geriatric parameters and eGFR. ABC score was higher in the CKD group in ADB scale.

Conclusions

Frailty and polypharmacy are more prevalent than expected in older with CKD. In addition, anticholinergic burden and polypharmacy may form causal links with one and other and lead to increased mortality rates especially with frailty. Therefore, geriatric assessment and appropriate ADB evaluation may be recommended in CKD patients.
Population of Ukraine. Demographic situation during the first thirty years of independence
Authors:   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Kurylo Iryna , Aksyonova Svitlana ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Dumanska Vita ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Korniychuk Oleksandr ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Krimer Borys ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Levchuk Nataliia ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Ryngach Nataliia ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Slyusar Lyudmyla ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Shevchuk Pavlo ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Pozniak Oleksii ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Maidanik Iryna ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Hnatyuk Tetyana ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine, Havryliuk Oleksii ,   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the NАS of Ukraine
Published: September 2023

The monograph highlights the processes that reflect the deep social and demographic transformation of Ukrainian society in the first thirty years of the renovation of its independence. The changes in demographic behaviour, ambiguous shifts in the course of the main demographic processes and in socio-demographic structures are considered. These changes are both reflection of long-term pan-European trends and consequence of deformations caused by the complex conditions of the transformation period. Demographic reproduction in Ukraine, its factors and latest trends, structural features of the population are studied in relation to the general processes of socio-economic modernization experienced by our country. The book contains the results of the generalization of domestic experience in the implementation of social and demographic policy during this period and recommendations for its improvement and development. For demographers, sociologists, economists, public administration specialists and all readers interested in demographic issues.
Detection of Clostridium perfringens types through genetic profiling and mouse neutralisation test.
Authors: Abdolmohammadi Khiav L. , Zahmatkesh A. , Paradise A.
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to detect the types of C. perfringens using PCR and mouse neutralisation test (MNT) and find the genetic profile of virulence factors tpeL and netB isolated from animal samples in Iran. For this purpose, 46 C. perfringens isolates were tested using MNT. Detection was also performed using 16S rRNA-PCR and multiplex PCR for alpha, beta, epsilon and iota toxins. For tpeL and netB gene profiling, separate PCR experiments were carried out. MNT detected that all isolates were C. perfringens type A. The same results were obtained in 16SrRNA-PCR and multiplex-PCR. Based on the obtained results, the molecular test was 100% consistent with MNT. Samples were positive for tpeL and netB genes in 52.1% and 60.8% isolates, respectively. Overall, four genetic virulence factor profiles were found in C. perfringens type A isolates.
Effects of metabiotic Bacillus subtilis for microbiocenosis formation in early-weaned piglets
Authors: Popov V. , Naumov N. , Svazlyan G.
Published: September 2023

This paper discusses the results of research related to cultivation of the probiotic microorganism B. subtilis on a grain-based nutrient medium of naked oat (Avena nuda) and studies the possibility of using metabolites as a liquid dietary supplement to correct microbiocenosis gastrointestinal tract disorders in early-weaned piglets. The weight fraction of proteinogenic amino acids in the experimental probiotic suspensions was determined by means of capillary electrophoresis. The metabolic activity of Bacillus subtilis DSM-32424 strain was studied on both sprouted as well as non-sprouted naked oat (Avena nuda) ‘Nemchinovsky’ variety grain-based nutrient medium. It was proved that the maximum microbial count reached 4.9×107 CFU/cm3 on the 6th day of cultivation on the medium based on sprouted naked oat. The use of dietary supplement based on Bacillus subtilis DSM-32424 strain in amount of at least 1×109 CFU/pig had a positive impact in terms of the formation of microbiocenosis in animals at the time of transferring piglets to plant diet.
Microempreendedor Individual: empresário ou trabalhador “formal” e precário? Uma reflexão teórico-empírica
Authors: Muniz Cícero
Published: September 2023

O empreendedorismo é um reconhecido fenômeno nas histórias das sociedades capitalistas, mas que vem sendo apontado enquanto um fenômeno “novo” atualmente, devido ao resgate da sua figura e de sua função social, além de sua adoção enquanto política pública para a inserção laboral. Nessa linha, há o estímulo a que trabalhadores se transformem em “empresas” como saída às crises (econômica, do trabalho etc.), desdobrando o empreendedorismo em muitas facetas (autoemprego, trabalho por conta própria, informalidade etc.), que desafiam a reflexão sociológica a respeito da natureza desse processo e de sua conceitualização. Neste sentido, este trabalho tem como objetivo fazer um enquadramento dos empreendedores no mundo do trabalho, a partir de uma reflexão teórica crítica deles diante das figuras do “empresário” e do “trabalhador formal assalariado”. Para tanto, empregamos um enfoque multimétodos, por mobilizar revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema, aplicação de questionários mistos exploratórios e realização de grupos focais. Como resultado, observa-se que compreender a natureza daqueles que trabalham no empreendedorismo atravessa esses impactos e traz um paradoxo: se de um lado eles são formalmente microempresários, contando inclusive com alguns direitos sociais, do outro observa-se que essa inserção também carrega um processo de ocultamento das formas de precarização do trabalho. Conclui-se que a consolidação do processo de microempreendedorização pode expressar um processo em curso de constituição de um “novo” tipo de trabalhador, mais flexível, precário e inseguro.
QUILOMBISMO URBANO E O DIREITO À CIDADE: O ELO ENTRE ANCESTRALIDADE, IDENTIDADE E PROTAGONISMO
Authors: Jesus Marlon Franco de , Pereira Mariana Silva , Amâncio Júlia Moretto
Published: September 2023

Quais são os efeitos para a garantia dos direitos e constituição da cidadania quando estes são promovidos por atores sociais comunitários, através de práticas socioculturais atreladas à constituição subjetiva de uma identidade étnica ancestral e com origem e embasamento territorial? Em busca de tal compreensão o presente estudo visa analisar as atividades desenvolvidas na rua Alfredo Marani, em Lavras/MG, pela Associação sociocultural Castelo de São Jorge de Nagô, que em conjunto com o Terreiro de Umbanda Castelo de São Jorge de Nagô forma um complexo de atividades, atores sociais, comunidade e espaço público que atuam na direção da promoção de diálogos participativos com autoridades governamentais e da afirmação de uma identidade urbana quilombola e afro-brasileira. Desde 2021, membros do Observatório de Urbanidades (O.Urbs), como parte do projeto de extensão Observatório de Políticas Públicas (OPP/UFLA), têm participado e acompanhado as atividades da associação, gerando reflexões e análises sobre os temas abordados nessa parceria.
A RELAÇÃO DO SINDICALISMO DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR COM O ESTADO: A FETRAF-RS NO PERÍODO RECENTE
Authors: Lazzaretti Mateus
Published: September 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a relação da Federação dos Trabalhadores na Agricultura Familiar do Rio Grande do Sul (FETRAF-RS) com o Estado durante os governos de direita entre 2016 e 2022 no Brasil, evidenciando o repertório de ações utilizadas pela entidade durante os governos anteriores e as transformações ocorridas no período analisado. A metodologia empregada é qualitativa e consiste na análise de conteúdo sobre a divulgação das ações da Federação em publicações em sua página na rede social Facebook em quatro períodos delimitados: 1) da fundação da entidade até completar um ano de existência, ainda sob governo petista ( agosto/2014 - agosto/2015); 2) durante os meses finais do último governo do PT e meses iniciais do governo de Michel Temer (2016);3) durante o segundo e último ano de governo Temer (2018); 4) durante o governo de Jair Bolsonaro, considerando o período de retorno à presencialidade da maioria das atividades após a pandemia de coronavírus (2021/2 a 2022/1). Como resultados, os acordos foram o afastamento em relação ao Estado a partir do fim do ciclo de governos liderados pelo Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT), a redução de políticas públicas para o setor e a diminuição de recursos financeiros geraram dificuldades na relação com a base.
User-centered web accessibility : recommendations for ensuring access to government information for older adults
Authors: Idrobo Cruz Claudia Sofia , Martínez Flor Ember Ubeimar , Vidal Caicedo Maria Isabel
Published: September 2023

Introduction: This article is the result of the research project “User-Centered Web Accessibility: Recommendations for Ensuring Access to Governmental Information for Older Adults”, developed at the University of Cauca- Colombia in 2023. Problem: Despite the importance of web accessibility, web pages are not adapting to the evolution of web accessibility proposed by the international consortium, which can limit access for users with physical and/or cognitive limitations. Objective: This article presents a set of recommendations for the design and development of government web- sites specifically for older adults, to ensure access to government information and take into account their health, physical, and mental condition. Methodology: A relationship is established between the limitations of older adults and the recommendations of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, with the aim of proposing specific design and develop- ment guidelines for government websites to counteract a specific limitation. Results: The implementation of these recommendations will allow government portals to have greater accep- tance among older adult users. In addition, a case study was conducted in which these recommendations were validated and adjusted, which allowed for access to government information as a means of protecting fundamental rights. Conclusion: This article highlights the importance of web accessibility and proposes specific recommendations for the design and development of accessible government websites for older adults. Originality: This article presents a specific approach to web accessibility for older adults and proposes recom- mendations that differ from WCAG guidelines. Limitations: The proposed recommendations focus on web accessibility for older adults and do not address the limitations of other groups with physical and/or cognitive limitations. In addition, they were validated and adjusted in a specific case study and may require additional adjustments in other contexts.
Exploring the clinical characteristics and etiological factors of comorbid major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder
Authors: Berkol Tonguc Demir , Özönder Ünal Ipek
Published: September 2023

The comorbidity between the major depressive disorder (MDD) and the social anxiety disorder (SAD) is significantly prevalent, necessitating a nuanced understanding of their overlapping clinical characteristics and shared etiological factors, including inflammatory biomarkers. To address this, we conducted a cross-sectional study from December 2021 to June 2022, encompassing 204 outpatients diagnosed with MDD-SAD comorbidity. We employed various psychometric assessments, such as the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-28), Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS). Additionally, we analyzed inflammatory biomarkers including the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte platelet ratio (NLPR), systemic inflammation index (SII), and the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI). Our findings accentuated that patients primarily diagnosed with MDD exhibited elevated levels of certain inflammatory biomarkers. They reported more severe and atypical depressive symptoms (75.7% vs 58.5%; P = 0.010) and had significantly higher CTQ-28 subscale scores (P < 0.05). Our study unveils a complex relationship between MDD and SAD, with significant disparities in the symptom severity and inflammatory biomarker levels, thereby establishing a compelling case for dual-diagnosis treatment approaches. It elucidates the critical role of inflammation in the comorbidity of MDD and SAD, marking a pioneering step towards more comprehensive and holistic patient care strategies. These insights could potentially revolutionize therapeutic approaches in psychiatric care, promising significantly improved outcomes through early detection and integrated intervention strategies.
Understanding and addressing smartphone addiction: A multidisciplinary perspective
Authors: Yanxia zhu , Jun Chen , Enming Zhang
Published: September 2023

The present study investigates the escalating dependency on smartphones, with tendencies toward severe addiction, thereby causing detrimental effects on both psychological and physiological well-being. The group addicted to mobile phones exhibits behavioral and neurophysiological differences compared to the non-addicted group. Non-invasive neural modulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation and aerobic exercises such as HPCOSMOS exergaming (Treadmill-based, combining action control and motion perception in a Switch game) may represent cost-effective, adaptable, and promising therapeutic approaches. That will contribute to establishing a theoretical foundation for the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals afflicted with smartphone addiction.
Unique factorization theorem for pure quantum states
Authors: Dhananjay P Mehendale
Published: September 2023

In this paper we establish a unique factorization theorem for pure quantum states expressed in computational basis. We show that there always exists unique factorization for any given N-qubit pure quantum state in terms of the tensor product of non-factorable or ``prime'' pure quantum states. This result is based on a simple criterion: Given N-qubit pure quantum state in computational basis can be factorized as the tensor product of an m-qubit pure quantum state and an n-qubit pure quantum state, where (m + n) = N, if and only if the rank of the certain associated matrix is equal to one. This simple criterion leads to a factorization algorithm which when applied to an N-qubit pure quantum state factorizes that state into the tensor product of non-factorable or ``prime'' pure quantum states. This paper shows that for any given N-qubit pure quantum state the said factorization always ``exists'' and is ``unique''. We demonstrated our work here on a computational basis. PACS Number: 03.67.Mn, 03.65.Ca, 03.65.Ud
Immunoprecipitation of NAP1-GFP v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: September 2023

This protocol describes immunoprecipitation of NAP1-GFP from HAP1 cells.
Cell culture v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: September 2023

This protocol describes routine cell culture maintenance.
Purification of GST-tagged linear tetra-ubiquitin (4xUb) v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: September 2023

This protocol describes purification of GST-tagged linear tetra-ubiquitin (4xUb).
NON-STANDARDIZED COMPUTER METHODS FOR PERSONAL VALUES AND LIFE PERSPECTIVES REFLECTION OF GIFTED YOUTH
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine, Korolov D. K.
Published: September 2023

Gifted people have multipotentiality, which means a very wide range of abilities and interests that not all will be really implemented. Thus, for gifted youth, personal values are the very reason for choosing a life and professional trajectory. Traditionally, personal values are examined using standardized methods, primarily questionnaires. In addition to these quantitative tools, qualitative methods have been developed to complement them. Proposed by S. Yan method of value collage is based on live experience and allows respondents to partially bypass conscious control and some protective mechanisms. Because of the rapid transition of education and psychological support for gifted youth to online, the author argues the possibility of applying S. Yan's collage method in a computer form and has developed the «Life Perspective» computer technique to examine a life trajectory. The method provides material for reflection on personal values and life perspective in the context of the past, present and future, personal achievements and failures. This reflection provides an opportunity, on the one hand, to understand an individual's personal values and, on the other hand, to plan a further life and professional trajectory. The «Life Perspective» technique is implemented as a desktop application developed in the Python programming language using the PyQt 5 graphical user interface library for the Windows OS. The application runs independently of the Internet. The interpretation of obtained images is based on Future Time Perspective (FTP) theory.
Efficiency of Collaborative Computer Problem Solving by the Students of Adolescence and Youth: The Contribution of Social Intelligence
Authors: Gavrilova E.V. , Shepeleva E.A. , Valueva E.A. , Husnutdinova M.R.
Published: September 2023

The present study is focused on the measurement of the game efficiency by the younger adolescences in the individual and collaborative game problem solving conditions. The previously elaborated computer game system “PL-modified” was used. Social and emotional intelligence as well as gender factor were additionally controlled. 189 middle-school students from the 5—6th grades participated in this study. The results showed that game efficiency was higher in collaborative problem solving conditions (in comparison with the individual game) no matter which additional factor was controlled. Furthermore, the whole sample was divided in two groups by the criterion of the level of social intelligence of those participants who played in each pair. Thus, the group 1 included players with the equal level of social intelligence whereas the group 2 was presented by the gamers with the different levels of social intelligence. The pairs form the group 1 outperformed those participants from the group 2 in their game efficiency. Another independent resul concerns significant impact of social intelligence on the game performance in the pairs of boys. Emotional intelligence demonstrated only one significant positive correlation with the one parameter of game efficiency in the individual conditions. The present results are discussed in terms of the prospects of the usage of ‘PL- modified’ computer game system in the psychological studies conducted on the sample of young adolescents and taking their cognitive abilities into account.
Evaluation and Diversity of Aphids on Two Tomato Crops in Tizi-Ouzou (North Algeria), and First Report of Semiaphis Dauci (Fabricius, 1775) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Algeria
Authors: Samia Ait Amar-Berras , Karima Benoufella-Kitous , Ferroudja Medjdoub-Bensaad
Published: September 2023

Aphids are among the phytophagous insects causing the greatest economic losses. This study was carried out to evaluate the diversity and abundance of aphids in two tomato crops grown in an open field in two localities situated at Tizi-Ouzou (North Algeria). The aphid’s inventory was carried out using yellow traps. 926 winged aphids were trapped, representing 55 species. The aphid fauna recorded was divided into 4 subfamilies, 6 tribes and 31 genera. The aphid’s diversity trapped in Zahra variety field was higher with 41 species, compared to 29 species in Zin 45 variety field, with one species recorded for the first time in Algeria, namely Semiaphis dauci (Fabricius, 1775). The density and diversity of aphids differed from one field to another depending on climatic factors and the availability of host plants. Direct observations on plants allowed the identification of three aphid species, namely Aphis fabae Scopoli, 1763 Aphis gossypii Glover, 1877 and Myzus persicae (Sulzer, 1776).
Effect of the Nucleotide and Turmeric Extract Supplementation and different Cage Floors on the Blood Profile and Physiological Status of Broiler Chicken
Authors: Tugiyanti Elly , Ismoyowati  , Rosidi  , Saleh Dadang Mulyadi , Heriyanto Soegeng , Wigati Tri Laras
Published: September 2023

Climate change has been responsible for the high prevalence of heat stress (HS) among broiler chickens. In this research, efforts are made to curb the negative impact of HS on chickens by modifying the feed and cage floor. The blood profile and physiological responses of broiler chickens supplemented with nucleotide and turmeric powder and kept in different floor cages were recorded (litter, slatted, and combination of slat-litter). A total of 245 broiler day-old chicks (DOC) were randomly allotted to seven treatment groups of the combined supplementation of nucleotide and turmeric extract and different types of cage floor (litter, slate, combination of slat-litter) for 35-day maintenance. Each treatment was replicated five times. The supplementation of nucleotide and turmeric extract into feed and different types of cage floor did not significantly affect (P>0.05) body temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate, lien index, PVC, TPP, heterophils, lymphocyte, and monocyte, but significantly affected (P<0.05) the erythrocyte level, hemoglobin, leukocyte, rectal temperature and the index of bursa fabricius of broilers. Results of this study concluded that the combined treatments of supplementing nucleotide and turmeric extract in feed and using slat-floored cages tend to reduce the comfort of broiler chickens.