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Dejándolo en manos de la gente. La transformación del papel de los vecinos de North Capitol Community
Authors: Horen Neal , Perry Deborah F. , Woodbridge Michelle
Published: September 2024

In the shadow of the nation's capitol, a team of university-based researchers and community partners initiated a violence prevention project. The extent of the need for such an initiative was underscored by the fact that there were already 16 conflict resolution programs in place along with scores of home visiting, substance abuse prevention, family preservation, and other family support efforts in this relatively small geographic area. Our early experiences resembled those of other outsiders who come to help community residents cope with their high rates of crime and low rates of school completion: community-based agencies were identified as partners, statistics supporting the need for the intervention were gathered, and a federal grant was written and awarded. As the project was implemented within a participatory action framework, natural leaders in the community emerged (i.e., residents, not agency administrators) and the consensus-building process yielded a cadre of concerned citizens that led the implementation and evaluation of a pilot program for reducing youth violence. Our experiences provide some lessons learned in how to successfully engage community residents in new roles as trainers and community-based researchers, as well as illuminate some challenges posed by a participatory action framework.
Retos de la Red de Servicios Sociales Comunitarios de Andalucía: el empleo de la IAP para evaluar las necesidades de sus profesionales
Authors: García-Ramírez Manuel , Martínez García Manuel Fco. , Albar Marín Mª Jesús , Dugo Benítez Inmaculada , Grimaldi Puyana Víctor M. , Santolaya Soriano Francisco J.
Published: September 2024

Due to the important challenges which have been presented in the last years (immigration, economic globalization, wars, etc.) around the world, the European welfare model has been placed in a difficult situation, one which is more serious in Andalusia, one of the poorest regions in the current European Union. The Welfare Services Network (WSN) is a set of community programs focused on repairing the social inequalities and assuring community inclusion. Currently, for coping with new challenges, the WSN of Andalusia is facing a deep remodelling. It must adjust its services to new requirements, taking advantage of the possibilities which the community science and new technologies offer. To achieve this, their human resources must get involved in the new challenges and acquire competence. In this study, using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) process, we assessed their professional needs. This is the first step for designing an action plan whose goal is to increase the competence of professionals and provide adequate tools, using an empowerment process. Our results show that professionals demand life-long learning and on-line professional tool boxes to perform their work through a rational process which matches theories and practices, the optimization of resources and the use of new technologies. The PAR has proven an effective tool to involve professionals in the challenges and to increase the ecological reliability of formative strategies and professional assistances. Finally, we learned useful lessons for action planning.
Estudios sobre pandillas juveniles en El Salvador y Centroamérica: una revisión de su dimensión participativa
Authors: Portillo Nelson
Published: September 2024

Street youth gangs known also “maras” represent one of the most dramatic social phenomena in the recent history of El Salvador and other Central American countries. This article reviews the different methodologies utilized in research conducted on street youth gangs in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, since the 1980 decade to the present. In addition, it describes how the participative dimension emerged with unexpected results in the study, Solidaridad y violencia en las pandillas del gran San Salvador [Solidarity and violence among San Salvador's street gangs] (Cruz éz Portillo, 1998), which was conducted with the direct and active participation of gang members as researchers. Such approach, called here subject-participant research, differs in many ways from other methodologies used in Central America to study street youth gangs and it is posed here as a more democratic and alternative methodology to access the world of such youth groups from the academia.
Investigación-acción participativa y discapacidad. Pautas para evaluar el rigor científico y la naturaleza colaboradora
Authors: Suchowierska Monika , White Glen W.
Published: September 2024

Participatory action research (PAR) is an approach to research that emphasizes collaboration between researchers and individuals who have vested interest in the research project. This paper will focus on application of PAR in disability and rehabilitation research. Two common criticisms of PAR are a possible compromise in scientific rigor and an increased likelihood for “tokenism” To address these criticisms, this paper will propose and review a set of standards to evaluate the scientific rigor and the collaborative nature of PAR. The review showed that although not all of the criteria for each standard were met, the criticisms that PAR studies lack scientific rigor and suffer from “tokenism” were not supported. However, this conclusion might be limited to the particular disability studies we reviewed and should not be generalized across all the PAR literature..
La extraordinaria navegación de Juan Ladrillero al estrecho de Magallanes
Authors: Juan Ángel López Díaz
Published: September 2024

Durante dos años (1557-1559), Juan Ladrillero exploró con meticulosidad hasta los más remotos canales patagónicos, cartografió y definió el estrecho de Magallanes, y describió su hidrografía, fauna, flora, así como las costumbres de los aborígenes. Su expedición califica a Ladrillero como un piloto y un explorador excepcional, y su hazaña no ofrece ningún género de dudas merced a su diario de navegación, cuya calidad narrativa, ya de suyo destacable, cobra aún más realce si se tiene presente la época en que se redactó mediados del siglo XVI. Su travesía sirvió a la Monarquía para confirmar que el estrecho de Magallanes era una vía navegable. Y por eso su expedición se mantuvo en el más absoluto secreto. Sin embargo, la vida, fecha de nacimiento y año de la muerte de nuestro protagonista están en discusión, como consecuencia de una infortunada y duradera confusión de su biografía con la del también marino Juan Fernández Ladrillero, fruto de la homonimia de sus apellidos, aunque creemos que hemos podido clarificar de una vez por todas que ambos son personajes distintos.
İstanbul'un Gözde Caddelerinin Şehir Dinamikleri Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Çobanlı Furkan Taha , Ceylan Mehmet Akif
Published: September 2024

Caddeler farklı uzunluk ve genişliklerinin yanı sıra farklı fonksiyonlarıyla şehirlerin temel bileşenlerinin başında gelmektedir. Türk coğrafya literatüründe şehirlerin caddelerine yönelik çalışmalar oldukça azdır. Şehir bileşeni olarak caddeleri inceleyen bu çalışma, İstanbul'a odaklanarak şehir coğrafyası perspektifinden “gözde cadde” terimini tanımlamayı ve tanıtmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaca yönelik olarak daha önce caddelere yönelik yapılan çalışmalar incelenmiş ve İstanbul’un en gözde iki caddesi belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca İstanbul’un cadde morfolojisinin genel özelliklerine de çalışmada temas edilmektedir. Çalışma, saha gözlemleri ve açık kaynaklı coğrafi verilerin kullanımı yoluyla gözde caddelerin tarihi önemini, fiziki yapısını ve güncel fonksiyonel kullanım özelliklerini araştırmaktadır. Bu bağlamda İstanbul’da İstiklal ve Bağdat caddelerinin en bilinen gözde caddeler olduğu ve her ikisinin de tarihi açıdan süreklilik barındırdığı, kullanım açısından ise alışveriş fonksiyonunun ağırlık kazandığı ve bunlar içerisinde giyim sektörünün her iki caddede de yaygın sektör olarak ön plana çıktığı ayırt edilmektedir.
The Effectiveness of Pelvic Rocking Exercises With Birthing Ball on Labor Progress in Maternal in 2022
Authors: Arfah Arfah  , Feva Tridiyawati
Published: September 2024

Protracted labor is correlated with an increase in maternal and fetal motility, an increase in abnormalities in the physiology of labor, and an escalation in the rate of caesarean section delivery. In women with prolonged labor, there is an increased risk of death due to atonic uterus, birth canal lacerations, infection, fatigue, and shock, however in infants, prolonged labor is not associated with an increase in infant mortality, decreased APGAR score, trauma, and infection. With adequate physical and psychological preparation, the impact of prolonged labor can be reduced. The (PRE) is a bodywork involving waist and hip rotations.
This research employs Systeematic Literature Reviews (SLR), a synthesis of systematic, clear, and comprehensive literature studies, by identifying, analyzing, and evaluating existing data using explicit research methods and incorporating critical review procedures into the selection study. The data consists of 6 national journals and 1 international publication indexed by Shiinta Indonesia and Scopus with Q2standard Results in 7 journals utilizing observation sheets and parttographs for data collection instruments. In one of the seven journals reviewed, the Pellvic Rocking Exercise technique was applied at TM 3 gestational age, between 34 and 35 weeks. When the laboring mother enters the first stage of the active phase, another publication employs the Pelvic Rocking Exercise technique. Conclusion: Pelvic Roccking Exercise is effective in shortening the active phase till the full opening of the cervix in primiparous moms.
Pelvic rocking using a birth ball helps the baby to rotate into the optimal position and shortens the first stage of labor, therefore reducing labor pain and providing comfort to the mother. It is anticipated that health care workers will become facilitators for expectant mothers and provide physical support for the profession.
Case Report : Bronchiolitis
Authors: Inggrit Anggraini  , Supriadi Supriadi  , Muhammad Yoga Rizki Danil  , Destri Linjani
Published: September 2024

Bronchiolitis is an acute inflammatory injury to the bronchioles usually caused by a viral infection (most commonly respiratory syncytial virus). This condition can occur in people of any age, but severe symptoms are usually only seen in young babies.
Aktivitas Antiseptik Lotion Kombinasi Ekstrak Herbal Pegagan (Centella Asiatica (L.) Urban Dan Aloe Vera Terhadap Bakteri Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Authors: Delladari Mayefis  , Rury Trisa Utami
Published: September 2024

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium that can cause a variety of diseases, one of which is an infection with the skin. Where one of the ways to prevent infections of the skin is by hand washing, one of them uses antiseptic. The study aims to test the antibacterial ativity of the gel antiseptic, a combination of Centella Asiatica extract and aloe vera extract against Pseudomonas aeruginosabacteria. This research uses a method of diffuse diffusion with the concentration of a combination of Centella asiatica and Aloe vera extract is 5%: 5% (f IV), 7.5%: 2.5% (f V), 7.5%: 2.5% (f VI), with positive control using an antiseptic antic. Antibacterial activity with an antiseptic combination of Centella Asiatica herbal extract and aloe vera against Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria has a moderate-to-medium catfisher inhibition of 18.06 mm. Based on statistical tests using ANOVA indicates there is a significant difference between the average percentage value between groups (sig ≤ 0.05).
Program Kemitraan Kemasan Untuk Meningkatkan Daya Saing UMKM Di Makale Tana Toraja
Authors: Stefani M. Palimbong  , Isak Pasulu
Published: September 2024

The Packaging Partnership Program is an initiative that aims to increase the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through improving the quality of product packaging. Attractive and functional packaging is the key to attracting consumer interest and increasing market share. This program is carried out through a series of activities, including education, training, design assistance, introduction of environmentally friendly packaging materials, testing, evaluation, implementation and product promotion. Through this program, MSMEs can increase their competitiveness in the market, increase sales, increase environmental awareness, and gain new knowledge and skills in designing product packaging. Collaboration between government, non-profit institutions and the private sector is the key to success in supporting MSMEs and encouraging inclusive economic growth.
Upaya Pencegahan Ketergantungan NAPZA Pada Generasi Muda Di Kelurahan Bulang Lintang
Authors: Suci Fitriani  , Aprilya Sri Rachmayanti  , Habibie Habibie
Published: September 2024

NAPZA is an abbreviation of narcotics, psychotropics and addictive substances. Drug abuse is not only dangerous and detrimental to the family, but has broad social impacts. The Prevention, Eradication of Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking (P4GN) program needs to be carried out by focusing on prevention activities as an effort to make workers have the mindset, attitude and skills to reject drug abuse and illicit trafficking. It is hoped that this research can illustrate the effectiveness of the P4GN program outreach in preventing drug abuse among workers. The research was conducted in 2014 and carried out on 50 loading and unloading workers at Trisakti Port, Banjarmasin. The research instrument used a questionnaire and educational media. Before the extension is carried out, a pre-test and post-test are given after the extension to assess the effectiveness of the P4GN extension. The results of the analysis using the Wilcoxon test showed that there was a significant difference in knowledge between before the counseling and after the counseling was carried out. It is hoped that this research can increase the workforce's knowledge of drugs so that they can avoid drug abuse.
Pengenalan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi pada Peserta Didik Sekolah Dasar di Desa Tambangan Kelekar Kecamatan Gelumbang
Authors: Ahmad Zainuri  , Zainal Berlian  , Kasinyo Harto  , Fathima Az Zahra  , Ibrahim Ibrahim  , Saipul Anwar  , Sherin Destianjasari  , Hidayat Hidayat
Published: September 2024

The computer is one of the electronic media that is widely used to facilitate human work in managing data and storing information (data storage) in a practical and efficient manner. In today's all-digital era, computer-based information and communication technology (ICT) is needed for all people, both adults and children. Information and communication technology greatly influences various aspects of life, including education, especially for children, who really need training and an introduction to information and communication technology so that it can help them in their daily academic activities at school. The purpose of this research is to introduce ICT and learning to operate Microsoft Word in grade 5 students at SDN 24 Gelumbang. With this activity, it is hoped that students will be able to operate computers and know the parts of the Microsoft Word application and how their use can help with schoolwork and improve abilities.
Optimalisasi Pengelolaan Keuangan pada UMKM Kerupuk Jagung melalui Peningkatan Pengetahuan Akuntansi
Authors: Aranta Prista Dilasari  , Viky Indarto  , Muhammad David  , Ainul Afif  , Mirzalia Imala Dewi
Published: September 2024

This activity aims to help Koko Nino Corn Crackers MSMEs manage their finances better, such as determining the right selling price, making production budget plans, sales reports, and calculating profits earned. This will help their business units develop their capital to a greater extent. Apart from that, this activity also aims to improve product packaging and expand the marketing reach of the product. The methods used in this activity include observation, material presentation, and training practices regarding determining selling prices, making production budget plans, sales reports, calculating profits, appropriate packaging, and evaluation. The goals that Koko Nino Corn Crackers wants to achieve through this activity are increasing sales, the ability to make daily financial records, simple financial reports, determine more accurate selling prices, change more attractive packaging with various sizes, and expand the product's marketing they reach.
Hubungan antara Pengalaman Kerja dan Motivasi dengan Kinerja Pegawai di Dinas Kelautan, Perikanan, dan Ketahanan Pangan
Authors: Tria Aprilia  , Komariyah Komariyah
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the relationship between work experience and motivation with employee performance at the Department of Marine Affairs, Fisheries and Food Security. Optimal employee performance is very important to achieve organizational goals and effectiveness, especially in the government sector related to marine and fisheries. This study adopted a quantitative approach with a survey method, using questionnaires distributed to employees at the agency. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to evaluate the effect of work experience and motivation on employee performance. The results showed that both work experience and motivation significantly affect employee performance. Work experience contributes to improving skills and knowledge that have an impact on work efficiency, while motivation plays a role in increasing employee enthusiasm and dedication. This study concludes that the development of training programs and motivational initiatives can improve employee performance at the Department of Marine Affairs, Fisheries and Food Security, and recommends strategies to optimize both factors.
MEDICINAL PLANTS – SOURCES OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Authors:   Head Of The Department Of ", Muhammadiyeva Dilafruz ,   Economics",   At The Karshi Institute Of Irrigation And Agrotechnology At The National Research University “Tiiame” ",   , Uzbekistan
Published: September 2024

Approximately a third of all medicinal preparations are made from plants or with the participation of substances of plant origin. It is more economical to extract the synthesis of some chemical compounds contained in plants and determining the therapeutic effect of a drug from plant raw materials. It has been established that in a number of cases, the therapeutic effect of plant preparations is determined not only by the main active substance, but by the entire complex contained in it, including sugars, mineral salts, and microelements.
THE INTERPRETATION OF RESEARCHERS IN THE STUDY OF THE RESTORATION OF ISLAM IN CENTRAL ASIA IN THE EARLY 90S OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Authors:   Graduate Student Of Oriental University, Uzbekistan, Mukhamadjonovich Vaidullayev Akhmat
Published: September 2024

The article talks about the specific problems of studying the restoration of Islam in Central Asia in the late 80s and early 90s of the 20th century and its impact on the socio-political processes in the region. In the opinion of the author, it is necessary to study the Islamic factor free from the influence of Eurocentrism and Western Orientalism in researching the revival of Islam in Central Asia in the late 80s and early 90s of the 20th century. For this, the influence of Islam on the development of the Central Asian countries should continue to be widely and deeply studied with an objective academic approach.
“(Des)fabricando a educação”: entrelaçando saberes para transcender a visão utilitarista em direção a uma perspectiva humanitária da educação
Authors: Santos Antonio Nacílio Sousa dos , Reis Geilson de Arruda , Kehler Gabriel dos Santos , Oliveira Liliane Afonso de , Moraes Leonard Almeida de , Paruque Armando Julião , Castro Henrique Gomes de Araújo e , Marques Celso Luis , Santi Wanderson da Silva , Moreira Wanúbya do Nascimento Moraes Campelo , Sousa Júnior José Airton de , Medeiros Ana Carolina Peixoto , Silva Francisco Alyson de Lima , Lima Layane Evellin Pinto , Cavalcanti Anna Thereza Leite , Martins Rone Rosa
Published: September 2024

A educação formal sempre esteve vinculada aos interesses do grande Capital, das corporações multinacionais e das organizações multilaterais, com o propósito de inculcar um ethos cultural que privilegia uma visão utilitarista do ser humano em detrimento de uma perspectiva humanista, que valoriza o indivíduo, suas relações e sua sociabilidade cotidiana. Nesse contexto, a educação praticada nas instituições de ensino, desde a formação de professores, passando pelo conteúdo curricular, até as táticas e estratégias pedagógicas, como discutido por Michel de Certeau, tem se mantido subordinada aos interesses dos gestores e formadores do Capital. Desse modo, esta pesquisa busca questionar o caráter utilitarista da educação, que se alinha aos interesses das classes dominantes e marginaliza conceitos, princípios e saberes capazes de reconfigurar o cenário educacional. Assim, indagamos: Como a educação formal, historicamente vinculada aos interesses do grande Capital, pode ser ressignificada a partir de uma perspectiva humanista que desafie a lógica utilitarista predominante nas instituições de ensino? O objetivo é revelar uma educação que resgate a dimensão humana, oferecendo uma alternativa crítica ao modelo atual, que frequentemente desconsidera a formação integral dos indivíduos e a promoção de valores que transcendam a lógica mercantil. Para isso, nos apoiamos nas obras A fábrica da educação de Ricardo Antunes e Geraldo Augusto Pinto (2017) e A escola não é uma empresa de Christian Laval (2003), que nos permitem clarificar e expandir nosso entendimento sobre a “coisificação” da educação. Metodologicamente, nosso empreendimento analítico é de natureza qualitativa (Minayo, 2016), bibliográfica (Gil, 1999) e compreensiva (Weber, 2006). Assim, os achados desta pesquisa apontam para a necessidade urgente de repensar a educação formal, não apenas como um instrumento de reprodução dos interesses do Capital, mas como um espaço de resistência e transformação, capaz de fomentar o desenvolvimento integral e a emancipação dos sujeitos a partir de uma perspectiva humanista.
Elaboração e aplicação de uma atividade experimental de cunho investigativo baseado em reações colorimétricas
Authors: Rocha Jaqueline da , Coelho Aloísio Diogo Martins , Cordeiro Flávio Couto , Rodrigues-Santos Cláudio Eduardo
Published: September 2024

O ensino de Ciências enfrenta diversos desafios, como a necessidade de tornar o conteúdo relevante e conectado ao cotidiano dos alunos, superar o desinteresse crescente e lidar com a complexidade dos conceitos científicos. A falta de recursos didáticos inovadores e a predominância de métodos tradicionais dificultam a compreensão e a aplicação prática do conhecimento, tornando essencial a busca por abordagens mais interativas e investigativas para engajar os estudantes e melhorar a aprendizagem. Nesse contexto, as atividades experimentais podem ajudar a estabelecer essa conexão. As experimentações investigativas propiciam aos alunos a oportunidade de explorar, compreender e solucionar desafios científicos de forma participativa e reflexiva, experimentos investigativos lúdicos devem ter lugar destaque no ensino de Ciências, apesar de sua importância a literatura relata poucos registros comparado a outros tipos de práticas experimentais. Neste trabalho uma proposta de práticas inéditas voltadas ao ensino médio a partir de materiais alternativos, reações colorimétricas como: reações fluorescência, revelação de digitais com solução de ninidrina e com iodo foram exploradas, tudos isso inserido num contexto de experimento investigativo forense sem conotação de violência. A partir de questinários e observação empirica os alunos demonstraram um enorme interesse, engajamento e colaboração diante proposta apresentada.
Desafios e avanços na formação e prática da cirurgia geral de emergência: uma análise crítica e propostas de melhoria
Authors: Oliveira Carlos Walmyr de Mattos , González Ana Laura Pena , Marinho Luísa de Andrade Lima , Plasto Guilherme de Jesus , Arruda Jair de Souza , Jacinto Francine , Magalhães Daniel Costa de , Ferreira Ítalo do Couto , Mello Rafael Linhares Carvalho de Mesquita , Amorim Guilherme Augusto Andrade , Ertal Daniel Dall’Agnol , Brugnara Daniel , Karlburger Arthur Emil , Siqueira Marcos Laércio Rabelo
Published: September 2024

A formação e prática na cirurgia geral de emergência (CGE) enfrentam desafios significativos, apesar das recomendações históricas de Sir William S. Halsted para um treinamento especializado em situações de emergência. A heterogeneidade na prática e na formação de cirurgias de emergência ainda é uma realidade, refletida na disparidade entre hospitais e na gestão frequentemente inadequada dessas condições críticas. Este artigo realiza uma análise crítica dos desafios atuais e dos avanços na formação e prática de CGE, e propõe melhorias com base em evidências recentes. Metodologicamente, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica abrangente, consultando bases de dados científicas para identificar e analisar as melhores práticas, técnicas e diretrizes na cirurgia de emergência. Os critérios de inclusão focaram em artigos relevantes publicados entre 2000 e 2024, enquanto estudos irrelevantes ou de baixa qualidade foram excluídos. A revisão revelou avanços significativos, como a implementação da cirurgia de controle de dano (CCD), que demonstrou reduzir a mortalidade em traumas graves, e a abordagem por etapas em condições como apendicite aguda complicada e colecistite aguda. No entanto, a aplicação da CCD em emergências não traumáticas e a eficácia das abordagens por etapas ainda são debatidas. A análise também destacou a importância de treinar cirurgiões para lidar com a complexidade crescente dos casos emergenciais, especialmente considerando o envelhecimento da população e a presença de comorbidades. O estudo conclui que, embora existam avanços na prática da cirurgia de emergência, a formação dos cirurgiões e a gestão das emergências ainda precisam de melhorias substanciais. Recomenda-se a atualização dos programas de treinamento, a incorporação de diretrizes baseadas em evidências e melhorias na infraestrutura hospitalar para otimizar os resultados dos pacientes em situações de emergência cirúrgica.
O estágio curricular supervisionado em gestão educacional no contexto da formação para a gestão democrática na escola pública
Authors: Moreira Carlos José de Melo , Moreira Verônica Lima Carneiro
Published: September 2024

O objetivo do presente artigo é discutir a respeito do estágio curricular supervisionado em gestão educacional no contexto da formação para a gestão democrática no âmbito da escola pública, tendo como ponto de partida a nossa experiência enquanto docentes no curso de Pedagogia da Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA). Como metodologia de pesquisa utilizada, lançamos mão da pesquisa bibliográfica e, também, da pesquisa empírica. Como resultados aferidos após a realização do presente estudo, destacamos que o estágio curricular supervisionado em gestão educacional constitui um importante componente curricular do projeto político pedagógico do Curso de Pedagogia, tendo, desse modo, como perspectiva, oferecer uma real e concreta dimensão do processo de gestão de uma escola, permitindo aos acadêmicos, nossos alunos estagiários, uma efetiva compreensão no que tange à importância da associação entre a teoria e a prática, de maneira que ambas possam vir a contribuir no processo de construção e de elaboração do conhecimento.
Reflexos do paradigma neoliberal na limitação do financiamento da educação básica brasileira
Authors: Souza Francisco Lázaro Gomes de , Ferreira Antonio Alves , Araújo Hugo Lima , Oliveira Clarice Alves de , Dias Júnior Clóvis Marques
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma analise com o propósito de  demonstrar as influências do paradigma neoliberal na formatação das políticas públicas educacionais, especialmente no que diz sobre  racionalização de recursos financeiros para que ocorra o desenvolvimento do projeto progressista previsto na Constituição Federal de 1988. Esse viés economicista tem suplantado o interesse público, substituindo o projeto de uma educação voltada para uma formação humana e para o trabalho por um projeto dual de educação: propedêutica e de qualidade para as classes sociais elitizadas e uma educação técnico-profissionalizante para as classes sociais subalternas que, em geral, frequetam a escola pública. A metodologia usada que decorre da pesquisa bibliográfica e documental cujos resultados revelam que este processo de imposição da ideologia neoliberal tem ocorrido de diversas formas com destaque para o racionalismo econômico e financeiro pela criação de leis educacionais abrangentes, mas com redação complexa, resultando no desprovimento do financiamento necessário.
Development of methods for measuring displacement of embankments using unmanned aerial systems
Authors: Car Marijan , Kovačević Meho Saša
Published: September 2024

Geotechnical measurements of deformations in infrastructural embankments, crucial for traffic safety, face challenges due to high costs and time requirements. In Croatia, embankments on soft soil experience significant settlements, necessitating regular remediation. Along with the application of standard geotechnical measurement techniques, there is an underexplored potential in the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to improve measurement methods, with a focus on photogrammetric techniques. Advances in GNSS technology, INS, digital cameras, and mobile measurement sensors allow for the adaptation of UAS, opening new possibilities for precise and efficient data collection.
Predicting the acute aquatic toxicity of organic UV filters used in cosmetic formulations
Authors: Stergiopoulos Chrysanthos , Tsopelas Fotios , Ochsenkühn-Petropoulou Maria , Valko Klara
Published: September 2024

Background and purpose: Organic UV filters are commonly used in sunscreen and cosmetic formulations to protect against harmful UV radiation. However, concerns have emerged over their potential toxic effects on aquatic organisms. This study aims to investigate the acute aquatic toxicity of 13 organic UV filters and determine whether phospholipid binding, measured through biomimetic chromatographic methods, is a better predictor of toxicity than the traditionally used octanol-water partition coefficient (log P). Experimental approach: The chromatographic retention of the 13 UV filters was measured on an immobilized artificial membrane (IAM) stationary phase to assess phospholipid binding. These measurements were then applied to previously established predictive models, originally developed for pharmaceutical compounds, to estimate acute aquatic toxicity endpoints of 48-hour LC50 for fish and the 48-hour EC50 (immobilization) for Daphnia magna. Key results: Phospholipid binding was found to be a more reliable predictor of the acute aquatic toxicity of UV filters compared to log P. The toxicity was primarily driven by lipophilicity and charge, with negatively charged compounds exhibiting lower toxicity. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that phospholipid binding is a better descriptor of UV filter toxicity than log P, providing a more accurate method for predicting the environmental risk of these compounds. This insight can guide the development of more environmentally friendly sunscreens by reducing the use of highly lipophilic and positively charged compounds, thus lowering their aquatic toxicity.
Advanced Techniques in the Purification of Lignin: Challenges, Methods, and Industrial ApplicationsA Review
Authors: D Modi Urvashi , K Ghodadara Vruksha , M Mitchla Salma , M Lakdawala4 Mahendra
Published: September 2024

Lignin, a complex and abundant biopolymer found in the cell walls of plants, is gaining significant attention due to its potential applications in various industries, including biofuels, bioplastics, and pharmaceuticals. However, the purification of lignin is a critical challenge due to its heterogeneous structure and the presence of impurities, which can hinder its industrial application. This review provides an overview of the current methods used for lignin purification, including solvent fractionation, membrane filtration, precipitation techniques, and chromatographic methods. It also discusses the characterization techniques employed to assess the purity and properties of lignin, such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). The review highlights the effectiveness of different purification methods and their impact on the physical, chemical, and thermal properties of lignin. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges and limitations of current purification techniques and suggests potential future directions for research. The findings underscore the importance of developing more sustainable and costeffective purification processes to fully realize the industrial potential of lignin.
Mid-term results and late events after the Fontan operation: A single-center experience
Authors: Akbaş Tolga , Demir Fadli , Erdem Sevcan , Kemal Salih Orhan , Şah Topçuoğlu Mehmet , Poyrazoğlu Hakan , Totik Nazlı , Özbarlas Nazan
Published: September 2024

Background: This study aimed to review our institutional experience with the Fontan operation, the adverse severe events we encountered during mid-term follow-up, and the associated risk factors.

Methods: In the study, the medical records of 40 patients (22 males, 18 females) who underwent Fontan operation between August 1993 and August 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were followed up for at least six months.

Results: The Fontan operation was performed at a median age of 6.5 years (range, 3 to 22 years), and the mean follow-up time was 4.1±3.8 years (range, 0.5 to 17 years). The most frequently occurring defect was tricuspid atresia (45.0%). Fifteen (37.5%) patients experienced 24 late adverse events. Late complications and severe side effects, in order of frequency, were arrhythmia in eight (53.3%) patients, hypoxia in five (33.3%) patients, and ventricular dysfunction in three (20%) patients. While protein-losing enteropathy and mortality were each observed in two (13.3%) patients, Fontan failure, thromboembolic event, pulmonary arteriovenous fistulae, and ascites were each observed in one (6.6%) patient. When possible risk factors for late complications were examined, a statistical significance was not found.

Conclusion: Life expectancy and quality of life of patients with Fontan circulation have increased with advances in surgical technique and increased management success. However, complications are not uncommon after the Fontan operation, and late events remain a significant problem. The results of our study indicate that in mid-term follow-up of patients who underwent Fontan surgery at our institution, although not statistically significant, those who underwent fenestration and those operated at a later age tended to experience more severe events and late complications.
Molecular Docking Studies of Comparison The Effectiveness Compounds from Morinda Citrifolia L. Fruits as An Anticancer
Authors: Rahman Adiputra
Published: September 2024

Cancer is a disease resulting from abnormal cell growth that leads to malignant neoplasms. Carcinoma Mammae (Ca Mammae) is a term for breast cancer which is characterized by the growth of malignant tumors in the breast tissue. Breast cancer is the main killer of women in the world, this is because every year there have been more than 1,000,000 cases in the world. Treatment of breast cancer is generally carried out through surgery which, if necessary, chemotherapy or radiation is a follow-up treatment. Therefore, early treatment with a variety of medicinal plants is an additional hope for controlling this breast cancer so that it can finally recover completely. The potentially medicinal compounds contained in noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia L.) include anthraquinones and quercetin, which play a role in inhibiting the development of cancer cells. This study aims to compare the potential of anthraquinones and quercetin from Morinda citrifolia L. fruit in preventing and treating cancer with Doxorubicin as a control. This step consists of target ligand and protein preparation, molecular docking, and drug similarity testing based on the Lipinski rule. The results showed that the anthraquinone compound from Morinda citrifolia L. fruit had better and safer anticancer potential with the lowest binding affinity -7.5.
Efektivitas Saluran Buang Limbah Cair Domestik Diperumahan Markus Paul Palangka Raya
Authors: Yeyensawung Yeyen astrianti
Published: September 2024

Minimnya pengelolaan sampah di lingkungan masyarakat menimbulkan masalah yang signifikan baik dalam jangka panjang maupun jangka pendek. Seperti terkait sanitasi, estetika dan dapat menjadi faktor terjadinya masalah lain bagi lingkungan. Tingkat kekotoran limbah yang dibuang dari kegiatan sehari-hari ke sumber air, atau sebagiannya, ditetapkan sebagai baku mutu limbah. Efek ini membutuhkan energi, uang dan waktu untuk menangani masalah lingkungan. Sesuai dengan Peraturan Menteri Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan Republik Indonesia Nomor: P.68/Menlhk-Setjen/2016 tentang Baku Mutu Air Limbah Domestik, dijelaskan bahwa limbah domestik adalah sisa yang timbul dari pengoperasian suatu perusahaan atau aktivitas. Komponen organik ini menimbulkan masalah baru bagi lingkungan. Sehingga diperlukan solusi untuk mengurangi dampak pencemaran seperti adanya saluran pembuangan limbah. Saluran air limbah yang disiapkan untuk kebutuhan pembuangan limbah cair domestik perlu dianalisis keefektifan saluran tersebut.
COMPARISON OF AMINO ACID COMPOSITION OF CHONDROPROTECTIVE DRUGS OF NATURAL ORIGIN
Authors:   Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute, Vernikovsky V.V
Published: September 2024

The production of drugs based on active substances extracted from natural raw materials is a significant challenge even in the modern pharmaceutical industry. The composition of the preparations, the dependence on the place and time of collection of raw materials, as well as the technologies used for extracting and purifying biologically active substances require special attention from the manufacturer. This article examines the results of a comparative study of the amino acid composition of chondroprotective agents based on extracts from saltwater fish, presented on the Russian pharmaceutical market.
DIABETIC FOOT: FOCUS ON REPARATIVE AGENTS
Authors:   «Galaktika» Clinic on New Arbat Avenue, Kraskovsky F.Y.
Published: September 2024

Patients with diabetes are at high risk of developing foot ulcers, which often become infected. Diabetic foot ulcers are a serious complication of the disease, which carries a high risk of mortality and is associated with significant financial costs. Wound management should be aimed at relieving symptoms, promoting healing, and preventing adverse outcomes, especially lower extremity amputations.
CARACTERIZACIÓN Y CLASIFICACIÓN MORFOLÓGICA DE Varroa Y SU DISTRIBUCIÓN ESPACIAL, EN COLMENAS COMERCIALES DEL ESTADO DE TABASCO, MÉXICO
Authors: Payró de la Cruz Emeterio , Valencia Domínguez Martina , Castellanos Potenciano Blanca Patricia , Ramos Reyes Rodimiro
Published: September 2024

Background. Varroa destructor is considered the main pest of Apis mellifera, its morphological characteristics, prevalence and level of infestation are affected by geographical and ecosystem conditions and the management of the hives. Objective. Morphologically characterize and classify Varroa populations in A. mellifera hives in Tabasco. Methodology. Samples of worker bees were obtained from 29 apiaries (108 hives) belonging to the 5 subregions of the state. The location of the apiaries was georeferenced, in UTM coordinates. Subsequently, 501 Varroa specimens were extracted using the shaking and washing method, which were placed individually on slides for morphometry and digitization.  With the help of a Karl Zeiss stereomicroscope, Mod. Stemi 305 Trino, with integrated digital camera Mod. Axiocam 105 color (40X), the following were measured in millimeters (mm): width of the dorsal shield or body (AED), length of the dorsal shield or body (LED), genital shield width (AEG), genital shield length (LEG), anal shield width (AEA) and anal shield length (LEA). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and comparisons of means (Tukey; P<0.05; 95% confidence), Pearson correlation analysis (r) and multivariate analysis were performed using cluster analysis. Results. The Varroa sp populations analyzed in the state of Tabasco are classified as the V. destructor species, according to the morphometric criteria established by Anderson and Trueman (2000). Significant differences were found between the subregions in five variables, except AEA (P=0.193), likewise, significant intrasubregion differences were found in four variables, between municipalities of the same subregion (intra subregion) in four morphological variables except LED (P=0.229) and ACA (P=0.229). Implications. The identification of morphological variability at the local level can help develop more effective control strategies, adapted to the specific conditions of each region. It is necessary to continue investigating other factors that may influence the morphology of Varroa, such as beekeeping practices, host bee genetics, and climatic conditions. Conclusions. The cluster analysis indicated that morphological variability between populations is small, and that specimens from different municipalities and subregions can share similar morphometric characteristics, without following a defined spatial pattern.  
Entrepreneurship as Paradigm Shift to Unemployment Alleviation in Nigeria
Authors: Imene Aroghene , Denedo Emuobonuvie Nathaniel
Published: September 2024

This study covered indicators for entrepreneurship and how they affect unemployment alleviation (UNA) in Nigeria. The sample included small and medium-sized business owners and managers in the Ukwani Local Government Area, as well as Delta State University students from Abraka, Delta State. A conventional 5-proposional scale inquiry was used to obtain respondents' opinions. SPSS 23 was used for the Statistical tests and the results show that entrepreneurial risk-taking, and entrepreneurial teaching curriculum, and cognitive attitudes toward entrepreneurship positively influence unemployment alleviation in Nigeria. The entrepreneurial teaching curriculum has the strongest effect, followed by risk-taking and innovation. Cognitive attitudes and intentions, while significant, play a comparatively smaller role. Overall, entrepreneurship is a viable strategy for addressing unemployment in Nigeria.This study recommends fostering an environment that supports risk-taking and invention to promote unemployment alleviation in an economy. Also, Educational institutions should integrate more comprehensive practical entrepreneurial curricula into their programs. Especially programs aimed at improving attitudes towards entrepreneurship and fostering positive intentions among potential entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the Nigeria government should encourage massive entrepreneurial campaign in NYSC programme with the aim of changing their attitude of seeking white-collar jobs and being an employee rather to imbibe an attitude of the provider of goods and services to people through entrepreneurship.
POLITYKA KURSOWA W ERM II – WNIOSKI DLA POLSKI Z DOŚWIADCZEŃ KRAJÓW EUROPY ŚRODKOWO-WSCHODNIEJ
Authors: Żuchowska Dorota
Published: September 2024

Polityka kursowa, czyli posługiwanie się kursem walutowym przez władze monetarne w celu osiągnięcia z góry ustalonych celów gospodarczych, może ona wiązać się z określonymi ograniczeniami, w zależności od wyboru przez władze monetarne systemu kursowego. Celem artykułu jest ocena – poprzez pryzmat uwarunkowań teoretycznych -  doświadczeń w zakresie polityki kursowej Słowenii, Słowacji i krajów bałtyckich w okresie pobytu systemie ERMII i jej konsekwencji dla spełnienia przez te gospodarki kryteriów zbieżności gospodarczej wymaganych przy włączeniu do strefy euro, szczególnie kryterium inflacyjnego. Analiza koncentruje się także na identyfikacji potencjalnych zagrożeń, związanych z stabilizacją kursu w ERM II oraz wynikającymi z niej ograniczeniami autonomii polityki pieniężnej.
IDENTYFIKACJA NIEETYCZNYCH NEGOCJACJI KREDYTOWYCH NA POD-STAWIE SPRAW SPORNYCH
Authors: Czajkowska Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

Głównym celem artykułu jest prezentacja przykładów dotyczących etyki negocjacji kredytowych, a także wskazanie znaczenia etycznego przebiegu procesu negocjacji z punktu widzenia kredytobiorców i kredytodawców. Problemem badawczym jest zdefiniowanie etyki negocjacji kredytowych oraz wykazanie przejawów nieetycznych zachowań bankowców względem kredytobiorców na podstawie skarg, jakie wnosili klienci banków do instytucji chroniących ich interesy w Polsce w latach 2018-2022. Wykazano, że etyka finansów i etyka w finansach, stanowią część etyki biznesu. Wyjaśniono istotę negocjacji biznesowych. Zaprezentowano praktyczne aspekty etyki uczestników negocjacji kredytowych, począwszy od autorskiej definicji negocjacji kredytowych. Na końcu zidentyfikowano przejawy nieetycznych negocjacji kredytowych i bankowców na podstawie spraw spornych i mediacji, rozstrzyganych na rzecz kredytobiorców. Zwieńczeniem artykułu jest autorska definicja etyki negocjacji kredytowych.
Workplace and Healthcare Discrimination Experiences and Choice of Medical Service Providers Among Black African Immigrants: a Study of a Ghanaian American Sample
Authors: Kwasi Elike Philip
Published: September 2024

Background and Purpose: Black African immigrants, which includes Ghanaian immigrants, experience discrimination in various forms in the United States. While research on African immigrant experiences of discrimination is very scanty, studies on Ghanaian immigrants’ experience of discrimination in employment and healthcare in the United States are at the bare minimum. This study is, therefore, important in contributing to filling the gap in the research by exploring the experiences of discrimination and racism in the workplace and the healthcare system among the Black African Immigrant population using the Ghanaian Americans sample. The study also explored the population's trust in the medical system in the United States and the factors that influence the population’s preferences in the choice of medical service providers. Method: The study adopted a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach. The participants were recruited from the Ghanaian American population, a subgroup of Black African immigrants, in New York City using a purposeful, convenient sampling strategy. Seven individuals were interviewed for the study using a semi-structured interview guide developed by the researcher. The data analysis involved a combination of semantic and latent coding and theming. The analysis was predominantly inductive, with the coding and themes guided by the meaning derived from the responses rather than a pre-conceived theory or framework. Findings: The findings show that accent is the leading immigrant identifier for Black African immigrants. The findings also indicate that while Ghanaian Americans experience discrimination in the workplace and employment, they experience no discrimination in the medical system and have high confidence in the medical system in the United States. This suggests that discrimination experiences can be an issue specific to Ghanaian Americans, and the population can experience discrimination in one aspect of their life while having a completely different experience in other aspects of their life. The findings further show that the doctor's competence is paramount for Ghanaian Americans when choosing doctors. However, they would prefer a competent doctor of the same culture as them to enhance communication and understanding between them and the healthcare provider about their health issues.