bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Outcome after curative resection for colorectal cancer liver metastasis in Sri Lanka
Authors: Prashath Harry , Fernando Ishanie , Tillakaratne Suchintha , Cooray Sakuni , Gunatilleke Bhagya , Siriwardana Rohan
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer globally and in Sri Lanka. The liver is the commonest site of metastasis, developing in 25%-30%. Surgical resection and ablation are the only curative options available.Objective: To determine the clinical characteristics and treatment outcome in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases.Method: Details of 73 patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases referred between 2010 and 2022 were reviewed. Demographic data, presentation, management of primary cancer and liver metastases, surgical outcome, recurrence free survival and overall survival were analyzed retrospectively.Results: The median age was 60 years (31-82) with a female predominance (n=39; 53.4%). Primary located in the left colon in 90.4% (n=66), presenting synchronously in 61.6% (n=45). Right hemi-liver (n=60; 82.2%) is more commonly involved with the caudate lobe alone involved in 1.4% (n=1). Segment VI is the commonest liver segment involved (n=39; 53.4%). Liver resection was performed in 45 patients (61.6%). 25 (55.6%) were major resections, and 6 (13.3%) were staged resections. The surgery group had a median recurrence-free survival of 24 (range=9.19-38.8) months and overall survival of 31 (range=14.51-47.50) months. 28 Patients who were offered palliative treatment had a poor overall survival of 16 (range=12.23-19.77) months (p <0.05).Conclusion: Surgical resection was possible in 61.6% of patients giving superior survival outcomes.
Salvage cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Authors: E Brito Duarte Vieira , Pereira Jose Alberto , Ferreira Ana Maria , Lourenço Mario , Godinho Ricardo , Pereira Bruno , Peralta Pedro , Conceiçao Paulo , Reis Mario , Rabaça Carlos
Published: February 2024

Background: Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer will be candidates for active treatment and 20 to 50% of patients treated with organ preserving strategies recur within the prostate. Optimal treatment of recurrence is controversial. Prostate cryosurgery has been increasingly used as primary, recurrence and focal treatment for prostate cancer. Methods: We analysed 55 patients submitted to cryotherapy as salvage treatment after recurrence. Results: Study population presented with a mean age of 70.9 ± 6.2 years, mean initial PSA of 7.6 ng/ml and average prostate volume by ultrasound of 43.2 ± 14.7 grams. Mean follow-up was of 18.0 months. Biochemical free survival at one year of follow-up was of 85%. Conclusions: Cryotherapy can be an effective and safe treatment for recurrence after primary curative treatment failure.
The success of empowering cadres in the prevention of acute hepatitis among children in agronursing areas
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sri , Musviro Musviro , Hayati Nurul , Susanti Ika Adelia
Published: February 2024

Acute hepatitis in children with an unknown cause is defined as an extraordinary event. Children experiencing acute hepatitis may progress to severe acute hepatitis and acute liver failure, leading to potential fatality. This study aimed to identify the empowerment of cadres in preventing acute hepatitis with unknown causes in agro-nursing areas. Employing a quasi-experimental research design, the study involved 21 integrated healthcare center cadres in an agro-nursing area. The questionnaire served as the measuring tool, and the data were analyzed using a paired sample test. The results revealed a significant p-value of 0.000, indicating differences in the cadres' abilities before and after empowerment. Empowering cadres through discussions provides them with opportunities to address problems collaboratively, fostering commitment to the prevention and early detection of acute hepatitis in children. An acute hepatitis is relatively new and life-threatening, and the prompt action of cadres, communities, and health workers, supporting government programs, contribute to the success of cadre empowerment efforts in preventing and detecting acute hepatitis in children. Empowering cadres through additional information and discussion yields positive outcomes, emphasizing the importance of efforts to prevent and detect acute hepatitis in children in agro-nursing areas.
Spectrum of endoscopic gastric subepithelial lesions encountered on EUS-FNA: A single center experience
Authors: Agarwal Poojan , Bakshi Pooja , Verma Kusum , Singla Vikas , Arora Anil
Published: February 2024

Background and Objectives:

Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a minimally invasive and reliable non-surgical technique for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal lesions. The present study aimed to evaluate the spectrum of lesions encountered in the gastric subepithelium on EUS-FNA at a tertiary care center.

Materials and Methods:

Archival data of all patients undergoing EUS-FNA for gastric submucosal lesions over a period of 5 years was retrieved. Patient demographics, clinical presentation, and EUS findings were recorded along with the FNA results.

Results:

A total of 78 EUS-FNA samples were analyzed. Material was adequate in 62 cases (79.48%) and inadequate in 16 cases (12.82%) patients due to scant cellularity. Of the adequate samples, 34 (43.5%) were reported as neoplastic while 20 (25.64%) were non-neoplastic, and 8 (10.25%) were reported as suspicious of a neoplasm. In the neoplastic category, the predominant diagnosis was of spindle cell neoplasm comprising gastrointestinal stromal tumor (13), benign neural tumor (03), leiomyoma (02), and spindle cell tumors (03). The latter could not be categorized further due to a lack of IHC material. The next common diagnosis was adenocarcinoma (06) followed by neuroendocrine tumor (02) and poorly differentiated carcinoma (01). The non-neoplastic lesions included non-specific pathology (15), inflammatory lesions (08), and one case each of tuberculosis, pancreatic rest, and Brunner gland hamartoma. Cell blocks for ancillary testing were available in 54 cases (65.23%) and follow-up was available in 42 cases (53.84%).

Conclusion:

EUS-FNA is a good modality for the diagnosis of gastric submucosal lesions with a high diagnostic yield.
Angiosarcoma of the head and neck: A clinicopathologic study with special emphasis on diagnostic pitfalls
Authors: Gangadharan Jayapriya , Mathews Anitha , Prasanna Kumary Sindhu N. , Somanathan Thara , Jayasree K , Narayanan Geetha
Published: February 2024

Background and Aims:

Angiosarcoma (AS) is a rare malignant vascular tumor that phenotypically and functionally recapitulate normal endothelium. They constitute approximately 2–4% of soft tissue sarcomas. We present 36 cases of head and neck AS diagnosed for 11 years at a tertiary care hospital in South India to analyze the clinical, pathological, and immunophenotypic profiles with special emphasis on their differential diagnoses and diagnostic pitfalls.

Materials and Methods:

Head and neck AS diagnosed from January 2006 to December 2017 were included. Clinical characteristics, treatment received, and follow-up data were obtained from electronic medical records. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained slides and immunohistochemistry (IHC) slides were reviewed, and the histomorphological features, immunohistochemical staining, and their utility in resolving differential diagnosis were assessed.

Results:

Twenty-two females and 14 males were diagnosed with head and neck AS in the study period. Histomorphological patterns observed were mixed vasoformative and solid (n = 22), pure vasoformative (n = 13), and pure solid (n = 1). Neoplastic cells showed epithelioid, spindly, signet cell-like, clear cell, and rhabdoid morphology. CD31 was positive in 100% of cases, and CD34 was positive in 40% of cases. Differential diagnoses included melanoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and large-cell lymphoma. Surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy were the treatment modalities used. Twelve patients developed local recurrence, and 12 patients developed metastasis on follow-up. Twenty-five patients died of disease, on an average of 24 months after diagnosis.

Conclusion:

Head and neck AS pose a significant diagnostic challenge due to their broad morphologic spectrum. Proper clinicopathologic correlation is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis.
Corrosive induced esophageal and gastric injury: Histopathological evaluation of surgically resected specimens over a decade in a tertiary care center
Authors: Shah Jimil , Jena Anuraag , Shweta Shweta , Vaiphei Kim , Gupta Vikas , Kumar Naveen , Singh Anupam K , Kochhar Rakesh
Published: February 2024

Background:

Caustic ingestion is associated with long-term sequelae like esophageal stricture, gastric cicatrization, and long-term risk of dysplasia or even carcinoma. However, only a few small studies have explored histopathological aspects of caustic-induced esophageal/gastric injury.

Materials and Methods:

We retrospectively evaluated specimens of patients undergoing surgery due to caustic ingestion-related complications from 2008 to 2020. Pathological examination was conducted by two independent gastro-pathologists to evaluate the extent and depth of the caustic injury, presence or absence of tissue necrosis, type and degree of inflammation, or presence of any dysplastic cells.

Results:

A total of 54 patients underwent surgical exploration during the inclusion period and complete details of 39 specimens could be retrieved. The mean age of the included patients was 28.66 ± 9.31 years and 25 (64.1%) were male. The majority of patients (30; 76.9%) had a history of caustic ingestion more than three months before the surgery and the presence of long or refractory stricture was the most common indication for the surgery (20; 51.28%). In the resected specimen, a majority of patients had superficial esophageal or gastric ulcer (90.6%; 60.0%), transmural inflammation (68.8%; 65.6%), transmural fibrosis (62.5%; 34.4%), and hypertrophied muscularis mucosa (78.13%; 53.3%). However, none of the patients had dysplasia in the resected esophageal or gastric specimens.

Conclusion:

Caustic ingestion leads to mucosal ulceration, transmural inflammation, and transmural fibrosis which might be the reason for refractory stricture in such patients.
Childhood trauma in bipolar affective disorder: A case control study
Authors: Sharma Markanday , Chauhan Vinay S. , Chatterjee Kaushik , Prakash Jyoti , Srivastava Kalpana
Published: February 2024

Background:

The etiology of Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) is influenced by a variety of factors, possibly related to gene-environment interactions. Childhood trauma (CT) has been associated with an increased risk of developing BPAD. It also impacts the course of illness. The association of subcomponents of CT with BPAD and its various characteristics has not been studied in detail.

Aim:

This study was conducted to evaluate the association of CT with BPAD and compare it with age and sex-matched healthy controls.

Materials and Methods:

Fifty cases of BPAD diagnosed as per International Classification Diseases 10 (Diagnostic Criteria for Research) and 50 years age and sex-matched healthy control were studied. The required sample size was 38. Assessment of CT was done using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and statistical methods were applied.

Results:

Among all cases of BPAD, 38 (76%) cases had experienced moderate to severe CT as compared to 10 (20%) of controls. This was statistically significant. All subtypes of CT were significantly associated with BPAD as compared to healthy controls. Among subtypes, emotional abuse had the highest association with BPAD (odds ratio 7.37, confidence interval 1.98-27.31).

Conclusion:

CT is significantly associated with BPAD. All subtypes of CT are associated with BPAD and among them, emotional abuse appeared to exert the biggest impact. A multicentric study with larger sample sizes will further substantiate this finding regarding subtypes.
Chapter 2: Evaluation of Solitary Thyroid Nodule
Authors: Thiagarajan Shivakumar , Dabholkar Jyoti
Published: February 2024

Solitary thyroid nodules (STNs)/thyroid nodules (TNs) are among the common clinical conditions encountered by surgeons/clinicians across the country. Appropriate management of this condition is essential and crucial to the delivery of proper care for these patients as their outcomes in terms of survival are excellent. Inappropriate management is likely to increase the morbidity of treatment and alter the prognosis for these patients. Hence, in this article, we have devised the flow of management for patients with STN/TN by the latest available evidence from across the globe and the country.
Chapter 5: Surgery for Neck in Well-differentiated Thyroid Cancers
Authors: Vaidya Abhishek , Sarin Deepak
Published: February 2024

Thyroid cancers frequently metastasize to neck nodes. However, most of these are occult micrometastases with no impact on survival, while only a small percentage have clinically apparent neck nodes. The impact of nodal metastases on overall survival is very low, as compared to other head-neck sites and pathologies. Hence the surgical management of neck nodes has to be balanced with the likely morbidity of these procedures. This narrative review deals with the management of neck nodal metastasis of well differentiated thyroid cancers.
Role of Transcranial Ultrasound and Doppler Studies to Evaluate Intracranial Pathologies in Preterm and High-risk Term Neonates
Authors: Kaushal Mohit , Sahu Niranjan , Pattanaik Rajesh , Das Somadatta
Published: February 2024

Background:

Transcranial grayscale neurosonography (NSG) and Doppler studies have major role in diagnosing neonate intracranial pathologies. The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of NSG and Doppler studies in correlation with clinical hypotonia and seizures in preterm neonates and high-risk term neonates. The prevalence of intracranial pathology is the second aim of this study.

Methods:

The present cross-sectional study was done in a tertiary care teaching hospital for 2 years. The study population of 120 cases comprised two groups: one group of 60 preterm neonates and the other of 60 high-risk term neonates with a history of well-defined episode of fetal distress. The NSG and Doppler findings (resistance index ≤0.62 is the optimum cutoff point for diagnosing perinatal asphyxia) are recorded. The sensitivity and specificity values for the NSG study alone, the Doppler study alone, and the combined NSG and Doppler studies are calculated.

Results:

The majority (46%) of preterm neonates had presented with germinal matrix hemorrhage, whereas a majority (46%) of high-risk term neonates had presented with periventricular and subcortical cysts. Comparison of the sensitivity of NSG versus Doppler versus combined NSG and Doppler in evaluating hypotonia and seizures in preterm (P = 0.0442) and high-risk term neonates (P = 0.0399) was significant.

Conclusion:

NSG combined with the Doppler study has significantly higher sensitivity than NSG alone in both groups. The specificity of the Doppler study is also high in both groups. Thus, it is strongly recommended to include Doppler during every NSG study to increase the detection rate.
An evaluation of cephalometric predictors of anterior open bite; An assessment of dental and skeletal parameters in an orthodontic population
Authors: Umeh Onyinye D. , Chegwe Sylvester , Utomi Ifeoma L.
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:

Anterior open bite (AOB) malocclusion is one of the highly challenging malocclusions. Cephalometric radiographs have been used for the diagnosis of occlusal anomalies in the vertical and anteroposterior directions. This study aims to compare skeletal and dental features in open and non-open bite subjects to identify factors that help predict and categorize open bites in a Nigerian population.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Pretreatment cephalometric radiographs of 82 patients were recruited into this study. This study comprised 41 AOB patients and 41 (Class 1 malocclusion) patients (control group). The radiographs were obtained from the orthodontic unit, Department of Child Dental Health of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba Lagos. Cephalometric tracing and analysis of the obtained radiographs were used to identify and compare the skeletal and dental differences between the two groups.

RESULTS:

The mean age of the participants was 20.47 ± 8.05 years. The patients consisted of 26 (31.7%) males and 56 (68.3%) females. There was a significant difference in the open bite depth indicator (ODI) of the open bite (P value < 0.001). There was a statistically significant increase in the vertical skeletal parameters – lower facial height (LFH), total facial height (TFH), posterior facial height (PFH), Frankfort-mandibular plane angle (FMA), mandibular-maxillary angle (MMA), and gonial angle in the AOB group compared to the control group. The vertical height of the dentoalveolar segments measured was all significantly increased in the open bite group compared to the control group.

CONCLUSION:

The results suggest that the skeletal and dental vertical parameters, including ODI of the open bite subjects, varied compared with the non-open bite subjects in the Nigerian population studied and could be used to predict AOB tendency.
Distilling lessons from home hospital implementation: a narrative scoping review
Authors: Wong Shi Yin , Teo Yao Neng , Wo Yu Jun , Lim Cher Wee , Lai Yi Feng
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Multiple Cochrane Reviews have demonstrated ‘hospital at home’ (HaH) as a promising healthcare model to be explored, with benefits such as higher care quality, reduced readmissions, shorter lengths of stay, lower cost and greater patient satisfaction. While there have been many reviews focusing on the quantitative clinical outcomes of HaH, there is generally a lack of collation of qualitative insights from stakeholders and lessons learnt from past HaH implementation.

Methods:

We performed a systematic literature search on four databases and included 17 papers involving the provision of acute and/or subacute care by healthcare professionals in patients’ homes. Review characteristics and relevant outcomes were extracted from the reported findings and tables in the reviews, and these included stakeholder attitudes and factors contributing to the success of HaH implementation.

Results:

Factors relating to patients and caregivers included home setup, preference for care and death settings, and support for caregiver. Factors involving the healthcare professionals and intervention included a multidisciplinary care team, accessibility to emergency care and support, training of providers and patients, adequate manpower allocation, robust eligibility and referral criteria, sufficient awareness of the HaH referral pathway, communication and medication management.

Conclusion:

HaH presents a promising alternative care model, and many of the success factors identified, including the strong push for multidisciplinary single care teams, existing frameworks for data sharing and strong community network, are already present today. As such, Singapore appears to be well positioned to adopt a new care model like HaH.
Falls from height in children: epidemiology and outcome
Authors: Kong Kar Yee Catrin , Tham Lai Peng
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Childhood injury is one of the leading causes of death globally, with falls being the sixth leading cause. This study aimed to examine the demographics, patterns of injury and temporal risk factors for falls from height above 3 m in Singapore.

Methods:

This is a retrospective study conducted on patients who presented after a fall to a paediatric emergency department at a tertiary hospital between January 2011 and July 2017. Electronic medical records were reviewed to extract demographics and data on the patterns of injuries. Criteria for inclusion were patients under 18 years of age and the occurrence of fall from a height of 3 m or above.

Results:

A total of 149 children met the inclusion criteria. The median age was 10 years and 69.1% were boys. Death occurred in two (1.3%) cases; 84 (56.4%) were admitted and survived. Of those admitted, five (3.4%) required care in the intensive care unit and 11 (7.4%) required surgery. Falls occurred mostly at homes or residential buildings (n = 59, 39.6%). The two cases of mortality were due to falls from windows at homes. Twenty (33.9%) children fell from windows at homes, with two requiring admission to the intensive care unit.

Conclusion:

Our study shows that falls from windows of homes are an important cause of mortality. Height of fall was also an important predictor of morbidity that led to a higher level of hospitalisation care. Preventive measures should be implemented to ensure safety in high-rise residential buildings to prevent paediatric falls from heights.
An updated analysis on myocarditis and pericarditis cases reported following mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in Singapore
Authors: Tham Mun Yee , Chan Cheng Leng , Toh Dorothy , Poh Jalene , Lim Adena , Soh Sally , Peck Li Fung , Foo Belinda , Ng Amelia , Ng Patricia , Ang Pei San , Dorajoo Sreemanee , Teo Desmond , Lim Toon Wei , Lim Yean Teng , Choo Jonathan , Ding Zee Pin , Yeo Khung Keong , Yap Jonathan , Tan Hui Xing
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines have been associated with myocarditis/pericarditis, especially in young males. We evaluated the risk of myocarditis/pericarditis following mRNA vaccines by brand, age, sex and dose number in Singapore.

Methods:

Adverse event reports of myocarditis/pericarditis following mRNA vaccines received by the Health Sciences Authority from 30 December 2020 to 25 July 2022 were included, with a data lock on 30 September 2022. Case adjudication was done by an independent panel of cardiologists using the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention case definition. Reporting rates were compared with expected rates using historical data from 2018 to 2020.

Results:

Of the 152 adjudicated cases, males comprised 75.0%. The median age was 30 years. Most cases occurred after Dose 2 (49.3%). The median time to onset was 2 days. Reporting rates were highest in males aged 12–17 years for both primary series (11.5 [95% confidence interval [CI] 6.7–18.4] per 100,000 doses, post-Dose 2) and following booster doses (7.1 [95% CI 3.0–13.9] per 100,000 doses). In children aged 5–11 years, myocarditis remained very rare (0.2 per 100,000 doses). The reporting rates for Booster 1 were generally similar or lower than those for Dose 2.

Conclusions:

The risk of myocarditis/pericarditis with mRNA vaccines was highest in adolescent males following Dose 2, and this was higher than historically observed background rates. Most cases were clinically mild. The risk of myocarditis should be weighed against the benefits of receiving an mRNA vaccine, keeping in mind that SARS-CoV-2 infections carry substantial risks of myocarditis/pericarditis, as well as the evolving landscape of the disease.
Remarks on discrete Dirac operators and their continuum limits
Authors: Nakamura Shu
Published: February 2024

We discuss possible definitions of discrete Dirac operators, and discuss their continuum limits. It is well known in the lattice field theory that the straightforward discretization of the Dirac operator introduces unwanted spectral subspaces, and it is known
as the fermion doubling
. In oder to overcome this difficulty, two methods were proposed. The first one is to introduce a new term, called
the Wilson term
, and the second one is
the KS-fermion model
or
the staggered fermion model
. We discuss mathematical formulations of these, and study their continuum limits.
Celans Lanzen. Entwürfe, Spitzen, Wortkörper
Authors: Zanetti Sandro
Published: February 2024

1948 veröffentlicht der damals noch unbekannte Dichter Paul Celan zusammen mit dem surrealistischen Maler Edgar Jené eine kurze programmatische Schrift mit dem Titel »EINE LANZE«. Der Titel besteht aus einer anagrammatischen Verwandlung der beiden Autorennamen: EJNÉ LANCE – JENÉ CELAN. Celan bleibt in der Folge dem Bedeutungshof der ›Lanze‹ insofern treu, als er seine Gedichte als Medien der Bewegung (Entwürfe), als Affektauslöser (Spitzen) und als konkret gewordene Sprache (Wortkörper) ›lanciert‹. Das Buch reflektiert in Einzelstudien die Initiationsgesten von Celans Lanzen. In den Blick rücken dabei immer auch jene Stellen, an denen diese Lanzen gebrochen werden – für nichts und für niemanden, es sei denn, vielleicht, für jene, die von der Literatur als Betrieb oder Geschäft, als Einbildung oder Vorstellung genug haben und stattdessen bereit sind: zu lesen, aufzulesen, nachzudenken, innezuhalten, weiterzudenken, aufzubrechen. Celans Gedichte legen eine eigentümliche Ethik der Lektüre nahe: Die Gedichte bleiben stumm, wenn sie auf keine Bereitschaft treffen, sich auf eine Sprache einzulassen, die mit ihrem Bedeuten immer wieder, je nach Begegnung, von Neuem beginnt – und endet. Darin sind Celans Gedichte beunruhigend, ansprechend, anhaltend, bis heute.
Was bleibt, was kommt?
Authors: Zanetti Sandro
Published: February 2024

Lesen und Schreiben sind vergängliche Prozesse. Sie sind jedoch stets bezogen auf Schrift, die selbst dort, wo in Sand geschrieben wird, eine andere Art von Zeit ins Spiel bringt: in der Regel zwar eine dauerhaftere, zugleich aber auch eine durch Kontingenz bestimmte Zeit. Auf diese kann menschliches Handeln nur bedingt einwirken: Archive und Bibliotheken bergen mit ihren Beständen zugleich die Gefahr ihrer Zerstörung, Codes können unlesbar werden, selbst Inschriften weisen eine relative Vergänglichkeit auf. Die Vervielfältigung und Übersetzung von Schriften, auch in digitalen Netzwerken, mag diesen Tendenzen entgegenwirken. Aber die Kontingenz verschwindet nicht. Dies schon deshalb nicht, weil auch die individuellen und kollektiven Lesefähigkeiten einem steten Wandel unterliegen und es schließlich noch nicht einmal für ein schlichtes Interesse an überlieferten Schriften eine Garantie gibt. Wie reagiert die Literatur auf diese Art von Unsicherheit, die ihr eigenes Medium sowie den Umgang mit ihm betrifft? Was bleibt von der Literatur, wenn dieses Bleiben von dem abhängt, was kommt? Und was trägt die Literatur selbst zu dem bei, was kommt oder kommen mag, ihrer Zukunft also?
Interfaith Da'wah in Indonesia: A Hermeneutic Perspective on the Hadith of Abu Daud and Bukhari
Authors: Zulfahmi  , Kurniawati Dewi , Wibowo Tangguh Okta , Rubino
Published: February 2024

This article analyses interfaith Da'wah (“issuing a summons,” “invitation,” or “call” and it refers to the preaching of Islam and the appeal to acquiesce to Allah) in Indonesia from the perspective of the hermeneutics of Abu Daud's hadith and Bukhari's hadith. Interfaith preaching is an interesting discourse in the effort to increase heterogeneity in Indonesia. The urgency of this research is to analyse the Prophet Muhammad's way of conducting interfaith da'wah that successfully unites differences with relevant da'wah strategies. This article used a qualitative research approach and a literature study. The main data used in this research are the Hadith Abu Daud, Hadith Sahih Bukhari, and the Qur'an. The data was analysed using the hadith hermeneutics technique which is validated by using the Takhrij al-Hadis method. The results show that the level of Abu Daud's hadith on interfaith da'wah speaks to the commandment of compassion to to be shown towards all people on earth, while the Sahih Bukhari hadith is oriented to the way the Prophet Muhammad interacted with Jews and Christians with humanistic ethical slant. The Qur'an also says that the ethics of interfaith da'wah are contained in prophetic values that can be implemented in society. In the Indonesian context, interfaith da'wah has several roles, namely: Understanding and appreciating differences, Supporting tolerance and harmony, Building inclusive policies, Overcoming religious conflicts and tensions, and Strengthening national identity.
Entre plumas y plumas
Authors: Sandoval Juliana
Published: February 2024

The concept of cosmopolitanism is often associated with positive ideas of a common humanity. However, a historical study from a 'cosmopolitan perspective' requires an understanding of its various interpretations and applications, as cosmopolitanism has been a driving force behind concrete actions in specific contexts. This is evident in the case of the dictatorships in the Southern Cone and their resistances, particularly in the context of 'mail art.' Therefore, to grasp these 'cosmopolitan clashes,' one must begin with an understanding of the underlying definition of humanity in these projects to comprehend the resulting actions
A emergência da Identidade Pan-Africana nos discursos e obras de Mário Pinto de Andrade
Authors: Cressoni Fábio Eduardo , Damasceno Oliveira Wendel
Published: February 2024

Este artigo possui como objeto de estudo os discursos presentes nas obras literárias de Mário Pinto de Andrade, intelectual e primeiro presidente do Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola. A problemática deste trabalho é quais as transformações ocorridas na identidade pan-africana durante o processo de luta anticolonial e de libertação nacional ocorrido nas colônias portuguesas. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar as relações entre a identidade pan-africana e as produções discursivas presentes nas obras literárias de Andrade, que serão analisadas a partir dos princípios e procedimentos da Análise do Discurso. Os sujeitos e as identidades se constituem nos discursos (BRANDÃO, 2004). Neste sentido, os discursos foram analisados a partir da confluência entre a formulação dos discursos em suas condições de produção e na constituição do discurso no interdiscurso (ORLANDI, 2015).
Um Além-Mundo Gênero
Authors: Carvalho Jéssica
Published: February 2024

Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyewùmí, em seu livro "A invenção das mulheres: construindo um sentido africano para os discursos ocidentais de gênero," analisa criticamente a imposição da categoria de gênero durante a colonização na iorubalândia. A autora destaca o impacto do determinismo biológico no pensamento ocidental e propõe sentidos outros para a compreensão das culturas e sociedades. Oyewùmí questiona a persistência da biologia na teoria feminista ocidental, explorando a organização social iorubá pré e pós-colonial, com ênfase na senioridade como princípio organizador. A pesquisa evidencia os efeitos da colonização nas instituições iorubás, desse modo, a autora também destaca a influência da linguagem na construção de gênero, criticando interpretações inadequadas de estudiosos ocidentais sobre a língua iorubá e enfatizando a necessidade de compreensão mais profunda das heranças epistêmicas na literatura iorubá. Oyewùmí ressalta a importância de desafiar perspectivas eurocentradas na produção de conhecimento e prática científica.
Social classes and transition to adulthood in Spain
Authors: Castro Torres Andrés F. , Ruiz Ramos Carlos
Published: February 2024

A research project, “Interconnected Inequalities and Family Life Courses in Spain” (INTERINEQ) headed by Andrés Castro, a researcher at the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) offers a new look at transition to adulthood and low fertility in Spain. From a quantitative and multivariate perspective, this study identifies six social classes among people aged between 29 and 35 in Spain: one consolidated upper class, three middle classes, and two lower classes. The research shows that plans for having a family and their coming to fruition depend on these social classes and, in particular, on the relative advantages and disadvantages in the middle classes. Relative disadvantages are associated with late emancipation and couple formation, and fewer children than desired. In the lower classes, there are no delayed family formation patterns or fertility gaps.
Alpha Female in The Novel The Alpha Girl's Guide
Authors: Bello Maria Florencia Yunita , Saku Bouk Hendrikus
Published: February 2024

Various perspectives on gender differences today we often encounter in everyday life, the overlapping assessment between the roles of women and men we often hear in our environment. This research uses qualitative descriptive research methods as an approach or search to explore and understand the content of the novel centrally. Therefore, the researcher conducted direct interviews with readers of this novel in the city of Kupang, observed reading books and documented them and the data of this research were presented in the form of qualitative writing only. The Alpha Girl's Guide novel created by Herry Manampiring is based on observations, article research, direct interviews, and direct discussions with many women on social media. The content of this novel is very light, full of interesting illustrations, and very open. The Alpha Girl's Guide, is a novel that contains instructions for women to become Alpha Females who inspire and bring change. Become an independent woman who is intelligent, full of confidence in her potential and independent.
The Effect of Capital Expenditure on Regional Financial Performance With Local Original Income as an Intervening Variable in Districts and Cities in NTT Province in 2017-2021
Authors: Delang Teresa Ona
Published: February 2024

The research aims to analyze the influence of capital expenditure for local government financial performance through local government revenue as intervening variables. The sampling technique in this study is to use the purposive sampling method. The object of this research is all districts and cities in NTT, with a sample of 22 districts and cities. The data used is a type of secondary data, which was obtained from the realization of the 2017-2021 district and city revenue and expenditure budget (APBD) in NTT. The results of this study indicate that capital expenditures have an influence on local government revenue, and local government revenue has an influence on local government financial performance. Apart from that capital expenditures have a local government financial performance, with all of them having a positive correlation. The local government revenue is able to mediate the relationship between capital expenditures on local government financial performance.
A CASA DA CIÊNCIA - ESPAÇO DE APRENDIZAGENS PLURAIS: ESTUDO DE CASO NA UFPB
Authors: PRATA DE OLIVEIRA JÉSSICA , RODRIGUES PESSOA MARIA DO CÉO , FONSECA MATIAS AGUIAR FEITOSA ÃNTONIA ARISDELIA
Published: February 2024

A Casa da Ciência UFPB, no Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza/UFPB se constitui como um espaço multiuso, de articulação entre ensino, pesquisa e extensão em ciências e meio ambiente. Tem como finalidade fomentar a alfabetização científica na educação formal e não formal. As atividades são mediadas por projetos interdisciplinares com enfoque em estudos e ações voltadas à popularização da ciência. Este trabalho apresenta como se dá a integração entre a alfabetização científica, popularização da ciência e valorização de coleções biológicas na universidade e para além da comunidade acadêmica. O estudo tem caráter qualitativo e envolve quatro espaços: Casa da Ciência, Parque Zoobotânico Arruda Câmara (BICA), Instituto Voz Popular, e EEEM Professora Antônia Rangel de Farias, a partir dos quais são levantadas demandas, proposições de estudos por participantes para o planejamento e realização de intervenções contextualizadas. Na universidade são promovidas exposições, oficinas, eventos e cursos. Junto à Comunidade as ações abordam temas sobre educação ambiental, saúde e alfabetização. Na BICA colabora-se para o aprimoramento das trilhas guiadas e atividades de educação ambiental. Na Escola são trabalhados temas de ciências e biologia, além de educação ambiental. Até o momento as atividades envolveram temas como classificação biológica (oficina), biodiversidade (exposição e visita às coleções), ciclos de atividades sobre coleta seletiva, biodiversidade aquática e sustentabilidade junto aos jovens do Instituto Voz popular, além de treinamento (técnico e em educação museal) dos monitores para recepção do público na Casa da Ciência. Estão em andamento a confecção de kits didáticos com sequências pedagógicas, jogos e cartilhas. As ações promovem o intercâmbio de saberes, o acesso aos conhecimentos científicos produzidos no âmbito da universidade, reduzindo a distância entre os espaços formais e não formais de educação. Com a execução das atividades espera-se contribuir para a formação de cidadãos conscientes e sensibilizados quanto às questões ambientais.
A GAMIFICAÇÃO COMO FERRAMENTA DE ENGAJAMENTO NAS AULAS REMOTAS DE BIOLOGIA
Authors: ALBUQUERQUE MÁRCIA
Published: February 2024

A utilização das tecnologias como ferramenta educativa passou a ter uma maior visibilidade com o ensino remoto, onde professores e alunos tiveram que se adaptar a essa nossa realidade. Diante disso, essa pesquisa teve como objetivo usar da gamificação nas aulas de Biologia como forma de contribuição para a reduzir a falta de interesse e compreensão dos alunos, fora do ambiente escolar que eles estavam habituados. A partir dessa reflexão, foram criadas estratégias para adaptar os conteúdos estudados com uma plataforma digital, trazendo os conteúdos do livro para o jogo. Todo o processo será construído a partir de dados da realidade atual da vivência de professores e alunos, que servirão como alicerce para que o objetivo seja alcançado na prática, por meio da plataforma Flippity que permite o planejamento das aulas com a adaptação dos jogos disponíveis com os conteúdos, tornando a aprendizagem mais significativa segundo a teoria de Moran, adaptada para o aluno desse século. Os resultados mostram que existe uma carência na formação dos professores em relação ao uso dessas ferramentas na sala de aula, como também a falta de recursos para o planejamento das suas aulas. A partir das referências estudadas, foi possível relacionar as possibilidades e desafios do uso da gamificação no processo de ensino aprendizagem, permitindo que outros docentes mesmo diante das dificuldades possam buscar metodologias mais eficazes para o ensino de Biologia.
ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS PARA ALUNO SURDO DO 3º ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL I EM UMA ESCOLA MUNICIPAL DE BOA VISTA/RORAIMA
Authors: OLIVEIRA RIBAS JOANÉIA , SALDANHA DE OLIVEIRA SANDRA KARINY
Published: February 2024

O presente estudo compõe a dissertação de mestrado do Programa de Pós Graduação em Ensino de Ciências da UERR, a partir das inquietações e dificuldades encontradas pelas pesquisadoras diante da atuação profissional com os alunos surdos, está a falta de recursos, como intérprete, sinais específicos do meio educacional científico e a escassez de didáticas e metodologias voltadas para equidade e inclusão. O objetivo geral foi analisar as contribuições no processo de ensino e aprendizado na sala de recursos multifuncional para o aluno surdo do 3° ano do Ensino Fundamental sobre as características e desenvolvimento dos animais da região amazônica, em uma escola Municipal de Boa Vista/RR. A pesquisa caracteriza-se como qualitativa, de caráter descritivo mediante aplicação de questionário, pré e pós teste, com um aluno surdo do 3º ano do Ensino Fundamental. Verificou-se na fase diagnóstica que o aluno possuía, mesmo que de forma superficial, conhecimento sobre o objeto de estudo, no entanto percebeu-se a necessidade de discutir e ampliar alguns conceitos como: floresta preservada e degradada; características físicas dos animais silvestres da Amazônia e reprodução dos animais. Assim foi possível perceber que a aplicação de uma sequência didática possibilitou a ampliação do número de animais conhecidos pelo aluno, assim como a correlação das características físicas dos animais como cor, tamanho, pelagem e demonstração do conceito de paisagem degradada e preservada. A sequência didática possibilitou um ensino mais dinâmico e atrativo, facilitador da inclusão, contribuindo para que os alunos surdos se posicionem de maneira crítica diante da realidade vivenciada, especialmente em relação às questões que envolvem o cenário ambiental e a fauna amazônica, além de potencializar o desenvolvimento e a aprendizagem científica para que possam adquirir competências, habilidades e valores que lhe permitam a verdadeira inclusão.
INICIAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA NOS ANOS FINAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: ELABORAÇÃO DE REPELENTE NATURAL A PARTIR DE CONHECIMENTOS CIENTÍFICOS
Authors: MARTINS DE FREITAS FABIANA , CUSTÓDIO RODRIGUES EVANIZE , ADELINO DA SILVA DIAS MÁRCIA
Published: February 2024

Este estudo tem como principal objetivo investigar contribuições de uma prática experimental, envolvendo a produção de repelente natural para prevenção da picada do mosquito Aedes aegypti, no processo de iniciação científica com foco na alfabetização científica de estudantes do Ensino Fundamental. Trata-se de uma pesquisa-ação, de cunho descritivo, que segue uma abordagem qualitativa em torno dos dados observados. O estudo teve como público de participantes uma turma de 7º ano do Ensino Fundamental da Educação Básica, de uma escola pública situada no interior da Paraíba. A proposta científica pedagógica se propôs a desenvolver uma prática experimental para elaboração de um repelente natural, com plantas medicinais como capim-santo e cravo-da-índia. A atividade foi desenvolvida em seis episódios e foi descrita a partir dos diálogos registrados durante as aulas. Para analisar se a prática favoreceu no processo de alfabetização científica dos alunos, o estudo se embasou nos Indicadores da Alfabetização Científica. A partir dos argumentos apresentados pelos alunos em torno dos questionamentos mediados pela professora durante os episódios, os indicadores de alfabetização científica forneciam pistas do processo de alfabetização científica da turma. O estudo revelou que atividades experimentais podem ser uma das importantes aliadas no processo de iniciação científica, sobretudo, quando se intenciona formar alunos alfabetizados em assuntos científicos, capazes de compreender, questionar, modificar e melhorar o lugar em que vivem. Assim, observou-se que a prática proposta contribuiu na formação científica e cidadã dos alunos e alunas.
POTENCIALIZAÇÃO DA ASTRONOMIA COM USO DE UMA SEQUÊNCIA DIDÁTICANUMA PERSPECTIVA DO CICLO DA EXPERIÊNCIA DE KELLY
Authors: FERREIRA TAVARES CARLA VALÉRIA , BENJOINO OLIVEIRA GILMA
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal analisar uma sequência didática com o uso de ferramentas digitais, tendo como referencial a Teoria dos Construtos Pessoais de George Kelly, juntamente com o Ciclo da Experiência Kellyana (CEK). A estrutura metodológica utilizou o CEK, com suas cinco fases: Antecipação, Investimento, Encontro, Confirmação ou Desconfirmação e Revisão Construtiva. Na fase da Antecipação, os estudantes foram convidados a responder um questionário sobre corpos celestes. Na fase do Investimento, a segunda etapa do CEK, os estudantes se engajaram na busca de informações sobre o tema em estudo, realizando pesquisas e compartilhando-as, através de murais colaborativos, utilizando a ferramenta digital Padlet. A fase do Encontro, a terceira etapa da sequência, foi proporcionado o encontro com o evento, por meio de atividades teóricas e práticas, abordando conceitos sobre as fases da Lua, a construção do Goniômetro Lunar e utilização do aplicativo Stellarium. A fase da Confirmação ou Desconfirmação aconteceu através do conflito cognitivo gerado no momento do evento, os estudantes foram convidados a responderem a um questionário acerca de corpos celestes para refletirem sobre suas concepções anteriores, e testar suas hipóteses, confirmando-as ou não. A última fase do CEK, a Revisão Construtiva, os estudantes fizeram uma revisão de seus conhecimentos, considerando as atividades vivenciadas e a produção de Podcast. Os resultados nos revelaram que os estudantes possuíam conceitos intuitivos, bem como apresentaram algumas dificuldades de entender determinados conceitos, relacionados aos corpos celestes. Superando as dificuldades, percebemos que as atividades de intervenção despertaram a atenção dos estudantes, direcionando-os a levantar hipóteses, refletir e estabelecer relações das situações vivenciadas com o tema estudado, oportunizando uma contribuição de forma significativa para a evolução dos seus conceitos sobre a Astronomia.
UMA ABORDAGEM DA BOTÂNICA NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: RELATO DE PRÁTICA
Authors: SCHWEITZER DOS SANTOS VANESSA , SILVA MELO NETO IRANIDES , DOS SANTOS SILVA JOSÉ ISNALDO , LIZANDRO SCHMITT JAIRO
Published: February 2024

O ensino de Botânica, na Educação Básica (EB) é base para proporcionar compreensão do mundo natural, desenvolvendo habilidades cognitivas e de percepção ambiental. Ele permite que os alunos se conectem com a natureza, aumentando a valorização pela biodiversidade, conservação e sustentabilidade, estimulando o pensamento crítico e qualificando o processo educativo. Com o projeto, objetivou alcançar as habilidades e competências, previstas para o 2º ano do Ensino Fundamental (EF), no componente curricular Ciências da Natureza, especificamente relativas às plantas. O projeto foi desenvolvido em uma escola municipal do 2º ano do EF, em Novo Hamburgo (RS), alinhado com pressupostos legais nacionais, da Rede Municipal de Ensino e da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). A turma vinha estudando plantas, conteúdo da Unidade Vida e Evolução da BNCC, juntamente com a professora regente, demonstrando interesse no conhecimento de ervas e chás medicinais, utilizados pelas suas famílias. Diante da motivação, foram explicados os métodos de coleta, identificação, preservação e armazenamento dos vegetais, culminando com a produção de exsicatas, numa proposta científica e artística. Observou-se interesse, entusiasmo e curiosidade das crianças, durante a realização das tarefas. Embora utilizados termos técnicos, que nomes de plantas sejam complexos, os estudantes relataram a prática com propriedade e autonomia, mesmo ainda consolidando a sua alfabetização. Notou-se que os familiares envolvidos, nas práticas, passaram a observar e conhecer mais plantas nativas, sobretudo aquelas com propriedades medicinais, de modo diferente ao período anterior do estudo. Ficou evidente na fala dos estudantes, a percepção da importância de conhecer e identificar essas e outras plantas nativas, especialmente quando se faz o uso/consumo das mesmas. Compreende-se que a confecção das exsicatas com as crianças, abordando o ensino de Botânica na EB, é possível e que contribui significativamente para o desenvolvimento científico e a autonomia dos atores envolvidos.
DEGUSTANDO A IMUNOLOGIA: UM RELATO DA EXPERIÊNCIA DE ALUNOS DO CURSO DE BIOLOGIA SOBRE OS CONCEITOS E OS DESAFIOS DA DISCIPLINA.
Authors: ARAUJO FALCÃO DAYSEANNE , PEREIRA NOGUEIRA ARIELE , DE SOUZA SILVA CAROLINE RAQUEL , SAIVO REGIS DA SILVA VITOR
Published: February 2024

O estudo do sistema imunológico leva consigo reações, mecanismos e concepções complexas, que podem tornar difícil seu aprendizado, seja na educação básica ou no ensino superior. Por isso, nos propusemos a avaliar o conhecimento e os conceitos de imunologia relatados por discentes dos períodos iniciais do curso de Ciências Biológicas e compará-los com os das turmas veteranas. A primeira equipe era composta por alunos que ainda não tinham cursado a disciplina de imunologia, possuindo apenas o conhecimento trazido do ensino médio, já a segunda p que já cursaram durante a graduação. Nesse contexto, a roda de conversa foi realizada no departamento de Ciências Biológicas da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), localizado em Mossoró, no Rio Grande do Norte. Assim, impressões coletadas foram tabuladas e uma análise conceitual realizada. Por intermédio desse estudo, buscou-se identificar possíveis relatos de dificuldades e fragilidades na assimilação de conceitos da imunologia vivenciados no ensino médio ou mesmo no ensino superior, discutindo sobre o possível impacto de uma disciplina específica na evolução do conhecimento sobre essa área. Logo, os resultados obtidos podem fornecer insights importantes para aprimorar o ensino da disciplina de imunologia, identificando possíveis lacunas no aprendizado e auxiliando no desenvolvimento de estratégias que promovam o aprendizado significativo.