bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The cauliflower mosaic virus transmission helper protein P2 modifies directly the probing behavior of the aphid vector Myzus persicae to facilitate transmission
Authors: Verdier Maxime , Chesnais Quentin , Pirolles Elodie , Blanc Stéphane , Drucker Martin
Published: February 2023

There is growing evidence that plant viruses manipulate their hosts and vectors in ways that increase transmission. However, to date only few viral components underlying these phenomena have been identified. Here we show that cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV) protein P2 modifies the feeding behavior of its aphid vector. P2 is necessary for CaMV transmission because it mediates binding of virus particles to the aphid mouthparts. We compared aphid feeding behavior on plants infected with the wild-type CaMV strain Cabb B-JI or with a deletion mutant strain, Cabb B-JIΔP2, which does not produce P2. Only aphids probing Cabb B-JI infected plants doubled the number of test punctures during the first contact with the plant, indicating a role of P2. Membrane feeding assays with purified P2 and virus particles confirmed that these viral products alone are sufficient to cause the changes in aphid probing. The behavior modifications were not observed on plants infected with a CaMV mutant expressing P2Rev5, unable to bind to the mouthparts. These results are in favor of a virus manipulation, where attachment of P2 to a specific region in the aphid stylets–the acrostyle–exercises a direct effect on vector behavior at a crucial moment, the first vector contact with the infected plant, which is essential for virus acquisition.
Oil Powers: A History of the U.S.–Saudi Alliance, Victor McFarland (2020)
Authors: Bukovich Keith
Published: February 2023

Review of: Oil Powers: A History of the U.S.–Saudi Alliance, Victor McFarland (2020)

New York: Columbia University Press, 384 pp.,

ISBN 978-0-23119-727-4, p/bk, $35.00
A Produção Dramática no Período Helenístico e sua Influência na Literatura Greco­-Latina Posterior
Authors: Jr. Fernando Rodrigues , Guggenberger Rainer , Sebastiani Breno , Sebastiani Breno Battistin
Published: February 2023

Os textos reunidos neste livro foram apresentados na Sexta Semana de Estudos sobre o Período Helenístico: a Produção Dramática no Período Helenístico e sua Influência na Literatura Greco-Latina Posterior, realizada na Faculdade de Filosofia Letras e Ciências Humanas da Universidade de São Paulo, entre os dias 10 e 11 de março de 2020, e na Primeira Jornada de Estudos sobre o Período Helenístico: a Poesia Dramática, realizada na Faculdade de Letras da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, entre os dias 12 e 13 de abril de 2021. Ambos os eventos estão vinculados ao grupo de pesquisa Hellenistica, fundado em 2011 na Universidade de São Paulo com o objetivo de organizar periodicamente eventos voltados ao estudo da literatura do período helenístico, reunindo estudiosos brasileiros e estrangeiros que atuam nessa área.
Presupuestos participativos: características y calidad participativa en los diseños institucionales
Authors: Martínez Sánchez Wilfrid
Published: February 2023

El trabajo se enmarca en la evaluación de la calidad participativa contenida en los reglamentos locales de presupuesto participativo en España. El presupuesto participativo es una herramienta de participación ciudadana innovadora que facilita espacios de toma de decisiones colectiva en la gestión presupuestaria. En el trabajo se profundiza en dos objetivos. Primero, la construcción de un esquema operativo de indicadores para medir la calidad participativa contenida en sus reglamentos (documentos vinculantes) mediante el cual comprender sus características y mecanismos institucionales. Segundo, aplicar la herramienta analítica a los procesos iniciados de 2015 a 2020 en municipios ubicados en España. El objeto de estudio es el reglamento porque institucionaliza las normas formales, las relaciones entre agentes y la concepción del modelo de participación ciudadana local. Los resultados evidencian que los indicadores permiten la comparabilidad de un amplio agregado de experiencias en dimensiones de especial interés como la inclusión social, la toma de decisiones, el compromiso institucional, el flujo de información, la deliberación y la capacidad comunitaria. El diseño de los reglamentos se caracteriza, principalmente, por configurar modelos de participación con baja intensidad, inclusividad e influencia de la ciudadanía. Por esta razón, el propósito explícito contenido en los reglamentos locales orientados a la reforma de las relaciones entre administración-gobierno y ciudadanía dispone de oportunidades para institucionalizar mecanismos con los que involucrar activamente a la ciudadanía en la toma de decisiones públicas; equilibrar el poder de la ciudadanía con mecanismos botón-up y dinamizar el entorno institucional.
La música popular como poder blando cultural
Authors: Alaminos-Fernández Antonio Francisco
Published: February 2023

La globalización ha intensificado el contacto entre los grandes grupos culturales definidos por Toynbee o Huntington. Esta investigación mide mediante el consumo de música popular las asimetrías generadas por el “poder blando” cultural. Un poder blando capaz de promover estilos de vida o socializar en distintas jerarquías de valores. La metodología utilizada ha sido el análisis de contenido y su posterior tratamiento estadístico multivariante. Usando la plataforma Spotify se analizan 177011 canciones controlando el idioma, presencia en las listas de mayores éxitos, así como la relación entre oferta y demanda, medida mediante el número de reproducciones. El idioma inglés es hegemónico en la mayoría de las sociedades de cultura occidental, identificándose clústeres idiomáticos europeos de naturaleza histórica. Latinoamérica muestra una diferenciación cultural significativa atenuada según su proximidad a los Estados Unidos de América, debatiéndose finalmente sobre como los estilos musicales son el soporte formalizado de difusión cultural y poder blando.
Challenges in the aviation system caused by the emergence of delivery drones
Authors: Sándor Zsolt
Published: February 2023

Using unmanned aerial systems is spreading in several industry sectors. New and previously not seen demands are evolving in the service industry. Due to the continuous technological development in the aviation and drone segment, this equipment can fulfil delivery tasks beyond the previously elaborated data collection operations. The professionals should present the possible and potential adverse effects of drones caused by the emergence and large-scale spread of the devices beyond the demonstrated benefits and advantages.
Perbedaan Variasi Ketebalan Media Filter Arang Aktif Terhadap Penurunan Kadar Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Authors: Wowor Bunga Yunasthania , Hanurawaty Neneng Yety , Yulianto Bambang
Published: February 2023

Latar belakang: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) merupakan benda padat terlarut yaitu semua mineral, logam, garam serta anion-kation yang terlarut dalam air. Metode filtrasi dapat menurunkan kadar Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) dan dapat menggunakan media filter arang aktif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penurunan kadar Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) dengan perbedaan variasi ketebalan media filter arang aktif.Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat eksperimen dengan desain penelitian pretest-postest without control. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan 3 perlakuan dan masing-masing perlakuan sebanyak 6 kali pengulangan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah air bersih yang berasal dari sumur di PT. X dengan sampel sebanyak 36 sampel.Hasil: Penurunan kadar Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) pada air bersih menggunakan media filter arang aktif dengan ketebalan 100 cm didapatkan rata–rata 909 mg/l, ketebalan 110 cm didapatkan rata–rata 700,5 mg/l, dan ketebalan 120 cm didapatkan rata–rata 608,8 mg/l.Simpulan: Filter dengan media arang aktif pada tiga ukuran ketebalan yang berbeda efektif menurunkan kadar Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) pada air bersih di Industri Susu X. Peneliti selanjutnya dapat melakukan penelitian lebih lanjut mengenai timelife media filter arang aktif dalam mengadsorpsi kadar Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). ABSTRACTTitle: Differences of Variations in the Thickness of Activated Charcoal Filter Media as Adsorption Media for Filtration Equipment in Reducing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Levels in Clean Water in Dairy Industry X, Cinambo District, Bandung CityBackground: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are dissolved solids, namely all minerals, metals, salts and anions dissolved in water. Filtration methods can reduce Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels and can use activated charcoal filter media. This study aims to determine the decrease in Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels with different variations in the thickness of activated charcoal filter media.Method: This research is an experimental research design with pretest-posttest without control. This research was conducted with 3 treatments and each treatment was repeated 6 times. The population in this study is clean water from wells at PT. X with a sample of 36 samples.Result: Reducing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels in clean water using activated charcoal filter media with a thickness of 100 cm obtained an average of 909 mg/l, a thickness of 110 cm obtained an average of 700.5 mg/l, and a thickness of 120 cm obtained an average of an average of 608.8 mg/l. Conclusion: Filters with activated charcoal media at three different thickness sizes are effective according to the levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in clean water Dairy Industry X. Future researchers can conduct further research regarding the timelife of activated charcoal filter media in adsorption of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels.
Pengembangan Modul Praktikum Fisika Dasar Digital pada Materi Listrik Magnet sebagai Upaya Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru
Authors: Muttaqin Rodhotul , Setyaningsih Natalia Erna , Nurbaiti Upik
Published: February 2023

Online practicum is one of the learning solutions during the pandemic but requires adjustments both in terms of material and practicum modules. The purpose of this study was to develop a Digital Fundamental physics Practicum Module on Electromagnetic Materials. The module developed is in the form of a digital module for Fundamental physics Practicum assisted by an integrated practicum video. The Research and Development Model chosen is  a    4-D Development Model which has four process stages, namely Define, Design, Development, and Disseminate. The results of the validation of the material experts obtained that the coverage and accuracy aspects of the material obtained a percentage score of 80% and the aspect of material recency received a score of 93%. The results of the validation of linguists found that aspects of language suitability and communicative use of language obtained a percentage score of 93%. In addition, the aspect of using language that stimulates student curiosity has a score of 80%. The results of media expert validation found that the media presented in the digital practicum module had the accuracy of using media in the form of images and videos, aesthetics in images and videos, as well as a clear and systematic description of video interpretation with an average score of 93%. The feasibility test resulted in an average percentage score of 86%, this means that the module is in the very feasible category
Short-term outcomes after simultaneous gastrectomy plus cholecystectomy in gastric cancer: A pooling up analysis
Authors: Kang Bing , Liu Xu-Rui , Peng Dong
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes after simultaneous gastrectomy plus cholecystectomy in gastric cancer patients. PUBMED, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception to Apr 15, 2021. Short-term surgical outcomes were compared between the simultaneous gastrectomy plus cholecystectomy group and the gastrectomy only group. Five retrospective studies with 3,315 patients and 1 randomized controlled trial with 130 patients were included. There was no significant difference in age, sex, surgical methods, or reconstruction. In terms of short-term outcomes, no significance was found in postoperative complications (odds ratio, OR = 1.08,I2= 24%, 95% CI = 0.78–1.50,P= 0.65), postoperative biliary complications (OR = 0.98,I2= 0%, 95% CI = 0.43–2.25,P= 0.96), mortality (OR = 1.28,I2= 0%, 95% CI = 0.49–3.37,P= 0.61), and postoperative hospital stay (MD = −0.10,I2= 0%, 95% CI = −0.73–0.54,P= 0.77) between the two groups. Simultaneous gastrectomy plus cholecystectomy in gastric cancer patients is safe and does not increase the short-term outcomes.
Ultra-thin grating coupler for guided exciton-polaritons in WS2 multilayers
Authors: Cho HyunHee , Shin Dong-Jin , Sung Junghyun , Gong Su-Hyun
Published: February 2023

An ultra-thin transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) layer can support guided exciton-polariton modes due to the strong coupling between excitons and photons. Herein, we report the guided mode resonance in an ultra-thin TMDC grating structure. Owing to the strong exciton resonances in TMDCs, a TMDC grating structure shows guided-mode resonance even at a thickness limit of ∼10 nm and is capable of realizing polaritonic dispersion in a monolithic grating structure. We investigated the polarization and thickness dependence of the optical dispersion relations of the tungsten disulfide (WS2) grating structure. In addition, we confirmed that the monolithic WS2 grating coupler can be used to couple the near-field guided exciton-polariton out into the far field. We believe that ultra-thin TMDC layers can facilitate sub-wavelength nanophotonic applications.
A Meta-analysis of the Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training and Small-Sided Games on Sprint Performance in Adolescents
Authors: Zhang Zhi Yong , Ji Hong Shen , He Jia Xin , Huang Lin Jie , Ding Shi Cong , Sun Jian , Li Duan Ying
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and small-sided games (SSGs) on sprint performance in adolescent athletes in team sports and to provide reference data for training adolescent team-sport athletes. The literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and SPORTDiscus. Seven eligible articles were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. HIIT was significantly better than SSGs in the improvement of linear sprint ability (LSA) (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.35; p = 0.007). Within-group comparisons showed that both HIIT (SMD = 0.45; p = 0.0007) and SSGs (SMD = 0.27; p = 0.04) effectively improved LSA. There was no significant difference between HIIT and SSGs in the improvement of repeated sprint ability (RSA) (SMD = −0.05; p = 0.77). Within-group comparisons showed no significant differences but a larger effect size of HIIT (SMD = 0.36) than that of SSGs (SMD = 0.17). HIIT is superior to SSGs in improving LSA. Although HIIT is not the best training method for sprint ability, it improves aerobic capacity and speed performance, helping athletes save time and improve training efficiency. HIIT and SSGs have similar training effects on RSA.
FTO negatively regulates the cytotoxic activity of natural killer cells
Authors: Kim Seok‐Min , Oh Se‐Chan , Lee Sun‐Young , Kong Ling‐Zu , Lee Jong‐Hee , Kim Tae‐Don
Published: February 2023

N6‐Methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant epitranscriptomic mark and plays a fundamental role in almost every aspect of mRNA metabolism. Although m6A writers and readers have been widely studied, the roles of m6A erasers are not well‐understood. Here, we investigate the role of FTO, one of the m6A erasers, in natural killer (NK) cell immunity. We observe that FTO‐deficient NK cells are hyperactivated. Fto knockout (Fto−/−) mouse NK cells prevent melanoma metastasis in vivo, and FTO‐deficient human NK cells enhance the antitumor response against leukemia in vitro. We find that FTO negatively regulates IL‐2/15‐driven JAK/STAT signaling by increasing the mRNA stability of suppressor of cytokine signaling protein (SOCS) family genes. Our results suggest that FTO is an essential modulator of NK cell immunity, providing a new immunotherapeutic strategy for allogeneic NK cell therapies.
Host inflammatory dynamics reveal placental immune modulation by Group B Streptococcus during pregnancy
Authors: Kuperwaser Felicia , Avital Gal , Vaz Michelle J , Noble Kristen N , Dammann Allison N , Randis Tara M , Aronoff David M , Ratner Adam J , Yanai Itai
Published: February 2023

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a pathobiont that can ascend to the placenta and cause adverse pregnancy outcomes, in part through production of the toxin β‐hemolysin/cytolysin (β‐h/c). Innate immune cells have been implicated in the response to GBS infection, but the impact of β‐h/c on their response is poorly defined. We show that GBS modulates innate immune cell states by subversion of host inflammation through β‐h/c, allowing worse outcomes. We used an ascending mouse model of GBS infection to measure placental cell state changes over time following infection with a β‐h/c‐deficient and isogenic wild type GBS strain. Transcriptomic analysis suggests that β‐h/c‐producing GBS elicit a worse phenotype through suppression of host inflammatory signaling in placental macrophages and neutrophils, and comparison of human placental macrophages infected with the same strains recapitulates these results. Our findings have implications for identification of new targets in GBS disease to support host defense against pathogenic challenge.
Looking back and looking forward: a first visit (of several?) to Brazil
Authors: Symon Andrew
Published: February 2023

Universities are centres of international collaboration. Aiming for and sustaining excellence in research and teaching involves partnerships and co-operation, and the drive to develop international alliances is very much part of this. In February this year I had the privilege to go as a Visiting Professor to the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Dentistry at the Federal University of Ceará [UFC], and following this visit my own university (Dundee in Scotland) and UFC plan to sign a memorandum of understanding that will reaffirm links between the two institutions. This article describes some of my experience in travelling to UFC, and discusses how the University of Dundee and UFC plan to develop partnership for the future -which includes a formal Visiting Professorship at UFC.
The work of nurses in the Family Health Strategy - aspects of promoting health practice
Authors: Abrahão Ana Lúcia , Souza Rodolpho Fernandes de SouzaRodolpho Fernandes de
Published: February 2023

The study was focused on the identification of strategies of care focused on health promotion, used in the work of nurses in family health. It is a descriptive study in a qualitative approach performed in the health units in the city of Iguaba Grande, RJ, Brazil. As a result two categories emerged. The first one, ‘Tension in the area of the caregiver’ found that the work of professionals is guided in a permanent tension between the practice focused on the use of instruments from the biomedical model and actions to create a dialogical care. ‘Production of unique areas’ demonstrated that nurses value the unique needs of the health users. It is concluded that strategies of health promotion from the investigative experience incorporate elements of production of unique areas under tensions from the clinical model of attention, leading to a creative investment and creator of strategies in this setting of primary care.
Hospitalization profile of elderly within the Unified Health Sistem
Authors: Castro Vivian Carla , Borghi Ana Carla , Mariano Pâmela Patrícia , Fernandes Carlos Alexandre Molena , Mathias Thais Aidar de Freitas , Carreira Lígia
Published: February 2023

This is a descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study with focus on secondary data (Hospital Information System/DATASUS), which aimed to characterize the hospitalization profile of elderly from the Health Districts of Paraná, Brazil, from 2008 to 2011. Data were analyzed using percentages, according to age group, sex, year, cause of hospitalization, and Health District. Most admissions occurred in the age group from 60 to 69 years. Males presented higher hospitalization rates in the age groups 60-69 and 70-79. The leading causes of hospitalization were diseases of the circulatory and respiratory systems, neoplasms, digestive diseases, infectious and parasitic diseases, and injuries for poisoning and external causes. The results reinforce the importance of the health information system as a source for plan and monitor health actions aimed at the elderly population of Brazil.
Quality of life in cancer survivors: an integrative review
Authors: Pinto Bruna Knob , Lima Julyane Felipette , Muniz Rosani Manfrin , Schwartz Eda
Published: February 2023

This study aims at identifying factors related to the quality of life of cancer survivors. The databases PubMed, LILACS and SciELO were used, being quality of life, survival and neoplasms the main keywords entered. Sixty-eight articles were found and ten that approached aspects related to quality of life of cancer survivors were selected. The results analysis was performed in stages. Several factors were identified and grouped into physical (chewing, pain and others), psychological (disease conception), social, financial (high cost of treatment) and miscellaneous (age, treatment performance among others). It is believed that the analysis of the different areas that comprise the quality of life of patients can assist health professionals in the implementation of assistance practices that consider the multidimensionality of cancer survival.
Child care consultations held by nurses within the Family Health Strategy
Authors: Oliveira Francisco Fagner Sousa OliveiraFrancisco Fagner Sousa , Oliveira Andressa Suelly Saturnino de , Lima Luisa Helena de Oliveira , Marques Marilia Braga , Felipe Gilvan Ferreira , Sena Inara Viviane de Oliveira
Published: February 2023

The study aimed at identifying initiatives taken by nurses during child care routine visits in Family Health Units. It is an observational, descriptive and quantitative research. Data collection took place from August to October 2011, through the observation of three consultations carried out by eight nurses (24 appointments) for the Family Health Strategy Scheme in Picos - Piauí. During consultations, the following issues were more frequently observed: anthropometry, reflexes according to age, encouraging of exclusive breastfeeding and advice on child hygiene. The need for further nurse training through continuous education was verified, seeking to improve care in order to contribute to the improvement of nursing care quality focused on promoting child health thru childcare consultations.
Sucrose in infected wounds: a scientific basis and speculations
Authors: Rossi Gabriela Oliver , Cabral Danielle Bezerra , Shimura Camila Megumi Naka , Andrade Denise de
Published: February 2023

Sucrose use in wound treatment is a common practice that seems to promote tissue healing and reduce microbial load. The objective here was thus to analyze the scientific evidence through an integrative review to determinate indications and contraindications for use of sucrose in the form of granulated, brown (unrefined muscovado sugar) and/or refined sugar in infected wounds and thus assist the professional in clinical decision-making. Ten studies published in full articles were selected, from the period 2002 to 2012 and indexed in the PubMed, Cinahl, Lilacs and Cochrane databases. Considering the analysis of studies, mostly experimental in the animal model, sugar’s effectiveness in tissue repair was verified, as was positive modulation in the inflammatory response. To elucidate the mechanisms or action of sucrose in the wound, further clinical trials are recommended in order to standardize the concentration, volume and frequency of sucrose in changes of wound dressings.
Dziecko w historii – jako główna idea podjętych rozważań
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Kryńska Elwira J. , Suplicka Agnieszka ,   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku
Published: February 2023

Emphasizing the jubilee theme, we undertook another academic dispute devoted to the personal dignity of a child in a situation of restrictions, loss of freedom – complete dependence on others. It can mean restrictions concerning various spheres of human life, for example, physical limitation, i.e. making someone’s health and life dependent on the will of another, or restrictions of the mind leading to the blurring of one’s personality and, dignity due to various factors, including – as Karl Jaspers claimed – “breaking a man in two” under the influence of enormous ideological pressure. As a result, childhood, as a phenomenon affecting every human being, is still appropriated and enslaved in various ways, losing its unique, individual, subjective character, despite the fact that the humanistic approach to human existence is becoming especially important and – perhaps – most needed by people today.
„W każdym człowieku jest jakby cały świat”. Wokół (u)traconych wartości w dobie kryzysu
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Wróblewska Halina M.
Published: February 2023

The idea contained in the title of the study is a kind of metaphor – capturing the image of the world existing in every human being – in which the effort of existence and development is made. The issues addressed here are particularly acute in times of crisis and the related threats both to the development of man and the surrounding world. The conceptualization of the approach to the crisis refers primarily to its interpretation in terms of the risk of losing the current system of values. The reflection has been placed in relation to several dimensions: the world of human transgressions, (re) interpretation of meanings in the process of creation, humanistic anxiety, concern for the human condition, affirmation of human dignity and sensitivity. The last area of consideration concerns the discourse around the open spaces of values, which are hope and freedom.
Uczniowie szkół polskich na Litwie – wolni, aczkolwiek zniewalani
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie, Kamilewicz-Rucińska Danuta
Published: February 2023

Polish education in Lithuania is a permanent component of the republic’s educational system. Since the Republic of Lithuania gained independence, it has been constantly struggling for its survival. The students of Polish nationality are faced, from the very first grade, with a state policy aimed at weakening the position of their mother tongue, the whole process of teaching, and Polish education. The educational reforms, which are destroying the education of national minorities, intensify psychological tensions and frustrations of the students, young people, citizens of the state, who, in a few years, will constitute the basic potential of human capital. The degradation of the status of the mother tongue will create a gap in the developing identity of children, turning into an embarrassing scar with time. The harmful narrative of state policy towards the education of minorities is fuelled by the ultra-nationalist forces that can lead Lithuania into the future. It is a matter of cohesion of civil society. Polish schools in Lithuania not only offer a high level of education, but also have a very deep tradition – 100 percent of children attend religious lessons and for more than 20 years the same percentage has chosen to take the Polish language exam despite the fact that it was removed from the list of obligatory exams. An increasing percentage of graduates from Polish schools enter higher education institutions in Lithuania and abroad. Today’s Polish education in Lithuania is an example of civic engagement and joint work of teachers, parents, social organizations, authorities (of Polish nationality), and the students themselves.
Dziecko z niepełnosprawnością w zakładach specjalnych w Polsce w latach 1918–1939. Warunki socjalno-bytowe
Authors:   Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach, Pękowska Marzena
Published: February 2023

The interwar period in Poland is associated with the development of theory and practice in the field of special education. New special establishments for children with disabilities are created at that time, in addition to those established in the nineteenth century. The aim of the publication is to show, based on selected examples, the social conditions, health care, and organization of leisure activities, which were provided to the pupils by special institutions functioning at that time.
Główne kierunki pomocy dzieciom i młodzieży w Polsce międzywojennej na przykładzie działalności Stowarzyszenia Rodzina Kolejowa
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Suplicka Agnieszka
Published: February 2023

The aim of the article is an attempt to present the issues concerning self-help activities for children and youth in Poland between the wars undertaken by the Railway Family Association. A particularly important research problem turned out to be the determination of the directions of assistance provided by railwaymen, who, apart from their professional work on the railroad, were also credited with actively engaging in social activities. The article has a cognitive and historical aspect and is based on printed sources, including statutes and reports, articles published in the interwar period referring to the issue under study, and on contemporary studies. The analysis of the sources made it possible to show examples of activities undertaken by the association for children and youth in the interwar period, which were included in the main areas of assistance: care and education, educational and cultural, social and living, as well as health and recreation. They confirm that employees of this professional group played an important role in supporting the youngest members of society.
Psychologiczne dezyderaty godności w historii resocjalizacji niedostosowanej młodzieży
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Boćwińska-Kiluk Beata
Published: February 2023

The concept of human dignity is rooted in psychology of the self and the need to maintain positive self-esteem and self-worth. The article describes the psychological aspects of the sense of dignity in the context of social rehabilitation of maladjusted youths. Synonyms and antonyms of dignity are discussed, as well as violations of dignity and its recovery in the social rehabilitation process.
Rodzina zastępcza w Wielkiej Brytanii
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Siemieniuk Kinga
Published: February 2023

The text focuses on the UK’s widespread foster family system as an alternative to orphanages. The text analyzes family foster care based on the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, other legal acts and the main websites of the British government. It also presents the requirements for candidates to perform the functions of foster families, as well as the forms of their support, including in the field of finance and education. Moreover, the text is a search for an answer to the question of how to protect children in a situation of separation from their parents and how to provide them with a sense of proximity, security, acceptance and love on the way to reaching a mature personality.
Mirizzi syndrome: case series and literature review
Authors: Barajas Puga Julio Ángel , Lira Alvarez Elia Aìda , Zacarias Leaños Esteban , Rico Fernández Francisco , Caldera Sánchez Luis Jorge , Cabrera Medina Salvador Guillermo
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is defined as extrinsic obstruction of the main bile duct by a stone impacted in the cystic duct or in the infundibulum of the gallbladder. Objective: To determine the incidence and describe the management of 15 cases diagnosed in the General Hospital of Zacatecas "Luz González Cosió". Material and methods: Retrospective, observational, cross-sectional and comparative study, age, sex, diagnostic method, surgical management are described. Results: 719 cholecystectomies were performed in a period of 3 years, 15 cases of MS were found, with an incidence of 2.07%, the diagnosis was made intraoperatively in 11 cases, 10 cases (66%) were type I, 3 cases (19.8%) type V, 1 case (6.6%) type III and 1 case (6.6%) type IV, for type I 10 cholecystectomies were performed, the other types had a specific surgical management. Conclusion: It is a complex pathology of difficult pre-surgical diagnosis. It must be treated by experienced surgeons to reduce the risk of the dreaded bile duct injury.
Experimental substantiation of the use of quercetin for the correction of functional disorders in diabetes mellitus
Authors: Aizman Roman Idelevich , AP Kozlova , GA Koroshchenko , IO Lomovskiy
Published: February 2023

The diabetes mellitus is an acute medical and social problem demanding the search of different methods of carbohydrate metabolism correction. The literature data during the last years indicate that parallel with medical drugs the protective and medicinal effects could provide herbal preparations. To test the hypothesis of the effect of one of them – quercetin in different forms - on the carbohydrate metabolism this study has been done. It has been shown that the initial, adsorbed and encapsulated quercetin in a cellulose molecule had a pronounced effect on some parameters of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism in rats compared with animals that did not receive this bioflavonoid. The initial quercetin showed a distinct, but short-term, hypoglycemic effect already on the 1-st day of the study, while the surface-adsorbed and cellulose-encapsulated quercetin had a significant effect starting from the 5-th day, but this effect persisted throughout the observation. These hypoglycemic effects of quercetin partly due to the increase of glycogen in the liver and elevation of plasma corticosterone. The other possible mechanisms of quercetin effect on glucose concentration in plasma are proposed.
Resection of suprasellar and retrosellar epidermoid cyst by supraorbital approach (minimally invasive approach). illustrative case and literature review
Authors: Sánchez-Sánche José Francisco , Velázquez-Santana Héctor , Serrano-Verduzco Jaime J.
Published: February 2023

Background: Epidermoid cysts are generally benign congenital lesions that originate from ectodermal tissue; considered as unusual tumors located more frequently in the cerebellopontine angle, being observed in the sellar region in only 10% of cases. Case description: 56-year-old woman with clinical history of chronic headache and progressive temporal hemianopsia. MRI showed a multilobulated suprasellar and retrosellar lesion that did not enhance the contrast agent, however, T2 sequence showed hyperintensity and diffusion restriction, suggesting an epidermoid tumor. Conclusion: Due to the multiple approaches to the sellar region, a supraorbital approach (minimally invasive) was chosen, being a direct approach with adequate exposure of the lesion and a lower percentage of complications.
Narcissism and Political Left-Right Orientation in View of Basic Human Values: A Sample of Faculty of Management Students From Turkey
Authors: Selçuk Fatma Ülkü , Güngör Nil Demet
Published: February 2023

A growing number of studies investigate the relationship between narcissism and political orientation. This study uses an undergraduate sample from Turkey to explore this relation for a relatively understudied population. Given findings that link basic human values to narcissism and to political orientation, we also investigate the possibility of a mediating role for human values in this relation. Leftwing orientation is weakly and negatively correlated with narcissism and with narcissism’s self-sufficiency dimension. In multinomial logistic regression, we find that the odds of placing oneself in the extreme right position verses moderate left position increases as narcissism increases. The effect of narcissism on political orientation appears fragile, however, when this relation is controlled for self-esteem, sex, and human values. Among Schwartz’s basic human values, tradition turns out to be a stronger predictor of political orientation than narcissism and mediation is supported only for the values tradition and universalism. We find a positive indirect effect of narcissism on leftwing orientation through the value tradition and a negative indirect effect on leftwing orientation through the value universalism.
Diabetes Retinopathy Prevalence and Risk Factors among Diabetic Patients Seen at Highland Eye Clinic Mutare Zimbabwe: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Tatenda Lewis Musokeri , Mena Wani , Salissou Maibouge Tanko Mahamane
Published: February 2023

Objective: To determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its association with hypertension, age, gender, and fasting blood glucose level.Methods: This retrospective study assessed the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy with its associated risk factors on 135 diabetic patients, aged 18 years and above, visiting the Highland Eye Clinic Mutare, Zimbabwe. Data were collected on the age, sex, and type of retinopathy. Based on the identified retinopathy, subjects were divided into no retinopathy, non-proliferative diabetic renopathy, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy groups. Analysis were then performed using multivariate and univariate regression analyses to test the association between the presence of retinopathy and several risk factors, and results were presented in percentages, with P< 0.05  considered to show statistical significance.Results: The average age of the subjects this study was 60.8 ± 14 with female subjects constituted more than half of the total number of subjects (58.5%). Forty four percent were overweight (BMI 25-30), 34.8 % were obese, and the overall prevalence of diabetic retinopathy was 31.1% (non-proliferative diabetic renopathy, 20%; proliferative renopathy, 11.1%). The proportion of subjects with retinopathy increased with duration of DM, being 23.3% in those with a DM duration of less than 10 years and 46.6% in those with a DM duration of more than 10 years. Age and hypertension were significantly associated with the presence of diabetic retinopathy (P< 0.05) in univariate analysis, but no association was identified between retinopathy and fasting blood glucose (chi-square test, P =0.0965)Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is high (31.1%), Non-proliferative DR is more common than the proliferative (DR). There is a strong association between diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and age.
Teaching entrepreneurship in undergraduate Nursing course: evaluation of an educational proposal
Authors: Colichi Rosana Maria Barreto , Spiri Wilza Carla , Juliani Carmen Maria Casquel Monti , Lima Silvana Andrea Molina
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate a proposal for teaching entrepreneurship in an undergraduate Nursing course that uses active methodologies and activities based on the theory of meaningful learning. Methods: Interventional, prospective study, with a quantitative perspective, with a total of 102 participating students, carried out from July 2017 to December 2019 at a public university in the state of Sao Paulo. Statistical analysis were performed by non-parametric Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests, with differences considered statistically significant if p < 0.05. Results: Improvements were observed in almost all items evaluated, revealing that meaningful learning became more effective with the use of active teaching methodologies. Most students need adaptation and effort to be put into these methods. Conclusions: The proposal offers pedagogical content adaptation, specifically for nursing students. New research should expand teaching-learning techniques for the development of future nurses, preparing them adequately for the job market.
Internal validity evidence of a knowledge questionnaire on alcohol use, abuse and dependence and associated questions
Authors: Vargas Divane de , Marques Dionasson Altivo , Volpato Rosa Jacinto , Ramirez Erika Gisseth Leon , Nobrega Maria do Perpétuo Socorro de Sousa
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT Objectives: to perform content validity and verify the psychometric properties of the adapted version of an alcohol knowledge questionnaire and associated questions. Methods: a methodological study, in which a committee of judges analyzed the questionnaire item representativeness, clarity and relevance. Item response theory was used to assess the instrument psychometric properties applied to a sample of 240 health professionals. Results: the questions were adjusted according to judges’ assessment, obtaining a satisfactory Content Validity Index (0.98). High discrimination ability and adequate difficulty levels were observed in 75% of multiple-choice questions and in 25% of statements. Conclusions: the instrument presented content validity with satisfactory indices. However, it is recommended that the questionnaire adapted in this study be used in different samples of health professionals from other parts of Brazil, in order to provide greater robustness to its reliability.
Evidências de validade interna de um questionário de conhecimento sobre o uso, abuso e dependência de álcool e questões associadas
Authors: Vargas Divane de , Marques Dionasson Altivo , Volpato Rosa Jacinto , Ramirez Erika Gisseth Leon , Nobrega Maria do Perpétuo Socorro de Sousa
Published: February 2023

RESUMO Objetivos: realizar a validação de conteúdo e verificar as qualidades psicométricas da versão adaptada do questionário de conhecimentos frente ao álcool e questões associadas. Métodos: estudo do tipo metodológico, em que um comitê de juízes analisou a representatividade, clareza e pertinência dos itens do questionário. Utilizou-se a teoria da resposta ao item para avaliar as qualidades psicométricas do instrumento aplicado em uma amostra de 240 profissionais de saúde. Resultados: as questões foram ajustadas conforme avaliação dos juízes, obtendo um Índice de Validade de Conteúdo satisfatório (0,98). Observou-se alta capacidade de discriminação e níveis de dificuldade adequados em 75% das questões de múltipla escolha e em 25% das afirmativas. Conclusões: o instrumento apresentou validade de conteúdo com índices satisfatórios. Entretanto, recomenda-se que o questionário adaptado neste estudo seja utilizado em amostras diversas de profissionais de saúde, de outros locais do país, com o intuito de oferecer maior robustez à sua confiabilidade.
Psychometric properties of the Latino Students Patient Safety Questionnaire, Brazilian version
Authors: Amaral Fabrícia Moreira Amorim , Menezes Aline Carrilho , Azevedo Cissa , Ferreira André Carlos Santos , Ribeiro Helen Cristiny Teodoro Couto , Mata Luciana Regina Ferreira da
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the psychometric properties of the Latino Students Patient Safety Questionnaire, Brazilian version. Methods: a methodological study, carried out between April 2020 and January 2021, with 218 nursing and medicine students. Structural and discriminant construct validity were assessed by confirmatory factor analysis and cross factor loadings. Reliability was verified by McDonald’s omega, average variance extracted, composite reliability, and item-total correlation. Results: the final model reproduced the original structure of 21 items, distributed in five dimensions, requiring the exclusion of one item. Acceptable fit indexes were obtained (x2/gl=2.325; CFI=0.99; TLI=0.98; RMSEA=0.054). Discriminant validity was confirmed. Reliability indicators were adequate, except McDonald’s omega, in one factor (0.68), and average variance extracted, in two factors (0.41; 0.47). Conclusions: the instrument demonstrated evidence of internal validity and satisfactory reliability among nursing and medical students.
Propriedades psicométricas da versão brasileira do Latino Students Patient Safety Questionnaire
Authors: Amaral Fabrícia Moreira Amorim , Menezes Aline Carrilho , Azevedo Cissa , Ferreira André Carlos Santos , Ribeiro Helen Cristiny Teodoro Couto , Mata Luciana Regina Ferreira da
Published: February 2023

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão brasileira do Latino Students Patient Safety Questionnaire. Métodos: estudo metodológico, realizado entre abril de 2020 e janeiro de 2021, com 218 estudantes de graduação em enfermagem e medicina. Validades de construto estrutural e discriminante foram aferidas pela análise fatorial confirmatória e cargas fatoriais cruzadas. A confiabilidade foi verificada pelo ômega de McDonald, variância média extraída, confiabilidade composta e correlação item-total. Resultados: o modelo final reproduziu a estrutura original de 21 itens, distribuídos em cinco dimensões, sendo necessária a exclusão de um item. Obtiveram-se índices de ajustes aceitáveis (x2/gl=2,325; CFI=0,99; TLI=0,98; RMSEA=0,054). Confirmou-se a validade discriminante. Os indicadores de confiabilidade foram adequados, exceto ômega de McDonald, em um fator (0,68), e variância média extraída, em dois fatores (0,41 ; 0,47). Conclusões: o instrumento demonstrou evidência de validade interna e confiabilidade satisfatória entre estudantes de enfermagem e medicina.
Conceitos de gestão e gerência do cuidado de enfermagem: revisão de escopo
Authors: Barros Aurilívia Carolinne Lima , Menegaz Jouhanna do Carmo , Santos José Luís Guedes dos , Polaro Sandra Helena Isse , Trindade Letícia de Lima , Meschial William Campo
Published: February 2023

RESUMO Objetivos: esclarecer os conceitos de Gestão do Cuidado de Enfermagem e Gerência do Cuidado de Enfermagem na literatura científica, destacando aproximações e distanciamentos entre os termos. Métodos: revisão de escopo conforme protocolo do Joanna Briggs Institute e Itens de Relatórios Preferenciais para Revisões Sistemáticas e extensão de Meta-Análises para Revisões de Escopo (PRISMA-ScR). As buscas ocorreram nas bases LILACS, CINAHL, MEDLINE e Scopus. Resultados: a análise qualitativa, mediante a análise de conteúdo, contou com 49 estudos, publicados entre 2007 e 2020. A Atenção Hospitalar foi o nível de atenção mais evidenciado. Identificou-se que a Gestão do Cuidado de Enfermagem objetiva a atuação macropolítica do enfermeiro e mobiliza competências essencialmente estratégico-cognitivas, enquanto a Gerência do Cuidado de Enfermagem visa à atuação micropolítica do enfermeiro, requisitando competências essencialmente estratégico-administrativas. Considerações Finais: o estudo possibilitou propor a conceituação dos termos e identificar as aproximações e distanciamentos entre eles.
Percepções sobre a exposição aos agrotóxicos entre estudantes de escolas do campo: controvérsias identificadas
Authors: Garcia Simone Domingues , Strieder Dulce Maria
Published: February 2023

RESUMO Objetivos: identificar, na percepção de estudantes, as controvérsias relacionadas ao termo “agrotóxico” e sua influência na saúde. Métodos: pesquisa de campo, com análise qualitativa via análise textual discursiva. Foram realizadas entrevistas coletivas com alunos do nono ano do ensino fundamental de quatro escolas do campo da região Oeste do Paraná. Resultados: ao analisar as falas dos estudantes, identificou-se que os agrotóxicos fazem parte da realidade deles e da comunidade local. Surgiram controvérsias relacionadas aos agrotóxicos e saúde, com destaque para a forma de produção e a compreensão dos reais malefícios gerados pela exposição e uso dos agrotóxicos. Conclusões: abordar os agrotóxicos no contexto da educação e saúde é essencial para que haja um fortalecimento das discussões, de forma crítica e contextualizada, nos espaços escolares, ampliando o olhar para a temática como forma de enriquecer as compreensões e os discursos sobre o tema.