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MANEJO DA RETINOPATIA DIABÉTICA NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: ESTRATÉGIAS PARA DETECÇÃO PRECOCE E PREVENÇÃO DA CEGUEIRA
Authors: Vilela Camilla dos Santos Corrêa , Souza Jorge Augusto Soares de , Silva Demetrius de Souza e , Farias Bruno Luiz Silva , Xavier Lauro Vitor Ferreira , Alves Diego Alessandro de Oliveira , Sanches Bárbara Lorena Camargo Leite , Lima Davi Soares de
Published: February 2025

A retinopatia diabética é uma das principais causas de cegueira no mundo, mas, quando detectada precocemente, é tratável e, muitas vezes, prevenível. A atenção primária à saúde (APS) desempenha um papel crucial na detecção precoce desta complicação, pois é o primeiro nível de cuidado ao qual os pacientes têm acesso. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar as estratégias para detecção precoce da retinopatia diabética e prevenção da cegueira na APS. O estudo foi realizado através de uma busca nas bases de dados Medline/PubMed e Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo). A questão de pesquisa e a estratégia utilizadas foram baseadas no modelo PICO. Foram incluídos estudos de ensaio clínico, meta-análise, ensaio controlado randomizado, artigos, livros e documentos, publicados nos idiomas inglês, espanhol e português, nos últimos 5 anos. Foram encontrados um total de 50 artigos inicialmente. Após as análises e eliminação das duplicatas, foram analisadas 39 referências por título e resumo, das quais 23 foram incluídas para leitura na íntegra. Após essa etapa, 17 referências foram excluídas. Ao final, 6 estudos foram considerados elegíveis. Portanto, é essencial implementar estratégias eficazes que possibilitem o diagnóstico precoce e a prevenção da progressão da doença, garantindo melhor qualidade de vida aos pacientes diabéticos.
E-Government in Belarus - 2017
Authors: Centre for e-Services National
Published: February 2025

A modern knowledge society is expecting its government to provide a simple, easy-to-use, quick and effective communication systems with its citizens and businesses. An electronic government nationwide system in public administration may provide automated management processes and may ensure such communication modalities. In 2003, Belarus proceeded with forming an electronic government system nationwide, followed by a series of state information systems development and infrastructure-related solutions throughout to 2012. This ensured online communication of all stakeholders – state personnel, business and citizens. The state information systems continue to be transformed in order to eventually operate in a common and interdependent infrastructure. To date, Belarus has established its e-government platform, whose level of maturity allows for automation of management processes, including a comfortable, simple and quick communication with business and citizens. This development has substantially improved governance. The focus is now on scaling-up the provision of public e-services to citizens and business aiming to reduce further red tape in public service delivery.
Social Innovation and Social Capital in Health, and its Implications on Third Sector Involvement in the Public Sphere: Reflections for selected countries in post-Soviet Eurasia
Authors: Diola Faina L , Gallardo Rita M.
Published: February 2025

This paper reviews the study by Gallardo (2014) on social innovation (SI) in the health sector in selected Philippine provinces. Gallardo’s study found government to have developed a space, so different parties including the third sector come together. Also, it appears that the formation of social capital (SC) is apparent and both SI and SC are facilitated by enabling/mediating mechanisms. This study employs key interviews and secondary data reviews, and asks: What is the role of the third sector in the development of SI in health and in the formation of SC? What enabling/mediating mechanisms facilitated the processes of SI and social capital formation (SCF) and third sector involvement? Are these mechanisms public spheres for increased third sector involvement in development? The findings can hopefully contribute to articulating the public value of creating more public spheres for third sector involvement in SI and SCF and stimulate reflections for post-Soviet Eurasia.
Effective Public Service Delivery: The Case of Azerbaijan
Authors: Jafarli Inji
Published: February 2025

Effective public service delivery has been playing a key role in Azerbaijan. For this purpose, one-stop shop based service delivery centres called “ASAN service” have been established to function under the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SAPSSI). These well-equipped centres bring together entities to deliver services in a public-private partnership, keeping citizens’ needs at the centre of attention. Moreover, SAPSSI’s subordinate bodies also function in the field of digitalisation of public services and e-government, innovations, start-ups, and micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs).Keywords: public service delivery, e-government, digitalisation, innovations, start-ups, micro, small & medium enterprises
Оценка деятельности как инструмент повышения качества предоставления государственных услуг
Authors: Бакчиев Данияр
Published: February 2025

Кыргызская Республика в 2010 году провозглашена социально ориентированной страной, а качественное предоставление государственных услуг стало краеугольным камнем для достойной жизни и свободного развития гражданина.
Практически пришло понимание, что неэффективная система предоставления государственных услуг тормозит экономическое и социальное развитие страны, к тому же является благодатной почвой для коррупции. Тем более что именно от доступности и качества предоставления государственных услуг общество оценивает всю систему государственного управления.
В соответствии с целями Национальной Стратегии устойчивого развития Кыргызской Республики на период 2013–2017 годы, утвержденной Указом Президента Кыргызской Республики от 21 января 2013 года No 11, одной из ключевых задач является переход к построению «сервисного государства» с переориентацией на оказание услуг населению. Стратегическая цель заключается в восстановлении доверия граждан к системе государственного управления посредством повышения качества предоставления государственных услуг.

За последние несколько лет принят ряд важных мер в сфере предоставления государственных услуг. Сформирован принципиально новый Реестр государственных услуг и принят Типовой стандарт государственных услуг, а также подписан Закон Кыргызской Республики «О государственных и муниципальных услугах». Достижение столь значимых результатов, несомненно, является важным критерием повышения качества предоставления государственных услуг.

Однако в данной статье будет рассмотрен другой немаловажный фактор в качественном предоставлении государственных услуг, а именно государственные служащие, которые непосредственно предоставляют государственные услуги населению. О том, как оценка деятельности государственных служащих влияет на качество предоставляемых услуг.
Ключевые слова: государственная услуга, горизонтальное продвижение, оплата труда, оценка деятельности, коэффициент кратности.
IMPROVING THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SYSTEM OF CIVIL SERVICE IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Authors: Toktomamat kyzy Roza
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to analyse the recruitment and selection system of the civil service in the Kyrgyz Republic. The process is critical to improving the quality of the workforce and the effectiveness of public services. To achieve these goals, the authorities have improved the recruitment and selection system for public service based on merit. Merit-based recruitment helps to ensure the recruitment of the most talented people through fair and transparent processes, the better allocation of human resources, and the circumvention of corruption and nepotism. Based on a literature review and interviews with members of the Competition Committees, it was found that the current system faces several challenges, including the need for more transparency, insufficient capacity building, and weak performance management.

Keywords: Recruitment, Selection, Civil service, Civil Servant, Interview, Members of Competition Committee, Meritocracy, Competency-based recruitment.
Separation vs Harmonization: A comparative study of civil service legal arrangements in Europe
Authors: Van den Berg Caspar , Van der Meer Frits M , Dijkstra Gerrit S.A.
Published: February 2025

In this article, we focus on the perspective of employment security and professional and ethical norms relating to political neutrality and integrity: major issues across various European countries over past decades. Moreover, we analyse the centrality of employment security, connecting the idea of bargains to discourse on managerialist Human resources management (HRM) arrangements, and flexibility in the personnel system. In addition, we address the essential question of the degree to which civil servants should enjoy a more protected employment position than employees in the private domain.
Quality in Public Service Delivery
Authors: Daniels Art
Published: February 2025

At the recent workshop of the Regional Hub for the management of public bodies and educational institutions in the field of civil service the author made a presentation on the topic of Quality in Public Service Delivery. This paper describes how the government of Ontario Canada utilized a Quality Service System to improve its service delivery and results for citizens. The paper describes how through a customer survey called Citizens first the government got to know the needs and expectations of its citizens /customers.
ФОРМЫ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОГО И ГЛОБАЛЬНОГО СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВА В ОБЛАСТИ РАЗВИТИЯ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ СЛУЖБЫ В ЦЕЛЯХ ДОСТИЖЕНИЯ ЦЕЛЕЙ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ
Authors: Кеулирс Патрик
Published: February 2025

Данный доклад был представлен г-ном Патриком Кеулирсом в ходе группового обсуждения Регионального хаба в сфере государственной службы в Астане «Международное сотрудничество в области совершенствования государственной службы: Мост на пути достижения целей устойчивого развития» в штаб-квартире ООН в Нью-Йорке, США, 19 июня 2015 г.
Углубление политической структуральной реформы: важное руководство
Authors: Баошенг Чен
Published: February 2025

В основных выступлениях, сделанных Си Цзиньпином после 18-го Всекитайского съезда Коммунистической партии Китая (КПК), был дан тщательный анализ важных теоретических и практических вопросов, касающихся всех аспектов развития Партии и Государства. Когда речь заходит о том, каким образом всесторонне углубить реформу, Си Цзиньпин продолжил развивать политическую теорию социализма с китайской спецификой, предложив много новых идей о великой важности, руководящих соображениях, общей цели, основополагающих принципах, основных задачах и подходах углубления политической структурной реформы. Эти размышления служат важным руководством в процессе углубления политической структурной реформы в данных новых условиях.
Использование результатов оценки эффективности деятельности в китайском правительстве, ориентированном на оказание услуг: положение дел, проблемы и решения
Authors: Ганг Ху , Гуили Бо , Сяоканг Лю , Янхонг Инь
Published: February 2025

Опыт зарубежных стран и внутренних экспериментов показал, что устойчивость и результативность системы оценки деятельности правительства зависит, главным образом, от применения результатов оценки. Сегодня применение результатов оценки деятельности в администрации Китая не отвечает требованиям построения правительства, ориентированного на оказание услуг. Необходимо принять меры для продвижения эффективного применения этих результатов, в частности, создания стимулов для предоставления качественных услуг путем поощрения, укрепления систем административной подотчётности в сфере государственных услуг, обнародование результатов оценки деятельности администрации и отчетов о том, каким образом эти результаты были применены. В дополнение к этому необходимо совершенствовать применение результатов оценки администрации посредством таких мер, как их увязка с бюджетными ассигнованиями.
Функциональный Анализ Как Инструмент Управления Человеческими Ресурсами: Опыт Бывшей Югославской Республики Македония
Authors: Яхья Яхи
Published: February 2025

В настоящем документе представлены исследования о том, как функциональный анализ, как инструмент управления человеческими ресурсами, может содействовать в проведении реформы государственного управления в БЮР Македония для создания современных, эффективных и действенных государственных учреждений на центральном и местном уровнях власти.Ключевые слова: функциональный анализ, эффективность деятельности государственного сектора, управление человеческими ресурсами.
New Strategies to Develop Human Resources In the Public Sector With a Focus On the Transition From COTI to NHI
Authors: Yoon Byeong-soo
Published: February 2025

This study attempts to answer questions pertaining to human resources development in the public sector based on general theories and perspectives about human resources development. It also examines the role training of public officials has played to meet the demands of key government policies over the past 60 years in Korea. Then, it looks at the rationale behind renaming COTI as the National Human Resources Development Institute. Last, it discusses a new paradigm for human resources development and what strategies are employed to achieve its goals.
Meritocracy and Public Service Excellence
Authors: Everest-Philipps Max
Published: February 2025

Meritocracy can drive social mobility and benefit both individuals and larger society. As such, states governed by meritocratic principles enjoy higher economic growth through better performing public service. In this way, this paper discusses the Singapore’s case of turning meritocracy into a development factor. Specifically, author considers the role of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding Prime Minister of Singapore, in building the country’s meritocratic civil service and fostering good public administration through public servants’ motivation, promotion of the rule of law, integrity, andnon-tolerance of corruption. Author, accordingly, suggests that Singapore’s successful case can serve as a catalyst for other countries in their pursuit of public service excellence despite newly emerging debates over the notion and understanding of meritocracy.
Pelayanan Gratis Pemeriksaan Kadar Hemoglobin Ibu Hamil Di Kelurahan Mosso Kabupaten Majene
Authors: Diana Sitti Aras , Anita Nur
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Checking Hb levels is an effort to early detect anemia in pregnant women. Anemia most often occurs in pregnant women, where pregnant women are diagnosed with anemia if the Hb level is below 11gr/dl. One effort that can be made to deal with the problem of anemia in pregnancy is through health education, because providing knowledge such as health education or counseling can aim to increase pregnant women's knowledge about handling anemia in pregnancy.
Objective: The aim of this activity is to increase public knowledge about educating pregnant women in preventing iron deficiency anemia and HB examination.
Method: The method used in this activity is conducting a preliminary study for community service implementation activities, then making preparations for implementing community service, including the location of the activity implementation, determining targets, and the time for implementing the activity.
Result: The results of the service carried out were that of the 24 pregnant women who were examined, there were 7 (29%) pregnant women who had mild anemia, and 1 (4%) pregnant woman who had moderate anemia.
Conclusion: The conclusion obtained from community service activities in Mosso Village, Sendana District, Majene Regency, is that it can provide information to pregnant women regarding their health picture, whether they have anemia or not, as well as providing them with knowledge regarding how to prevent pregnant women who experience health problems from experiencing problems or complications. What can happen can be prevented.
Pengembangan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Desa Kawunglarang Menyiapkan Jahe Sebagai Bahan Jamu
Authors: Waluyo Endrian , Kurniasih Nia , Ramadhani Susan Sintia , Ismail Rian , Ramdhan Jhidan
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Dependence on chemical drugs is a problem in the modern era, so innovation is needed. But besides innovation, it can also be done against the narrative of past medicine, one of which is herbal medicine. So the empowerment of herbal medicine as a substitute for modern medicine needs to be raised again as a characteristic of Nusantara culture. So, modern society needs to re-examine how to prepare medicinal plants to be suitable for consumption and provide the right effectiveness. Knowledge is needed to process and prepare the right ginger plants as herbal medicine ingredients.
Objective: Increase community knowledge in cultivating land and proper fertilization for ginger plants as herbal medicine ingredients.
Method: Community service is carried out through direct practice in the field and the use of regional languages ​​followed by female farmers in Kawunglarang Village, Rancah, Ciamis, West Java.
Result: Community knowledge has increased from previously having an average of 80.5 to 99.
Conclusion: Increased knowledge is expected to be one of the indicators for preserving the cultivation of red ginger as one of the typical Indonesian medicinal plants
Sosialiasi Pencegahan Hipertensi Pada Remaja di Sekolah Melalui Gerakan Jaga Jantung Dengan Gerak Aktif Senam Jantung Sehat
Authors: Yuningsih Aneng , Suprapti Betty , Kurnia Anih , Gustiani Mia Ruhmiati , Asparina Arina , Ismawi Ade Sayid , Purnama Sari N.Jihan Audiya
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Hypertension is a chronic condition with a high prevalence, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure. Recent data suggest that hypertension affects not only adults but also adolescents, with a rising prevalence. Major risk factors include an unhealthy lifestyle, obesity, genetic predisposition, and lack of physical activity. Preventive efforts are essential to increase awareness among adolescents about maintaining heart health through physical activity. This community service program aimed to enhance adolescents' understanding of hypertension risks and prevention through the "Heart Care Movement" with Healthy Heart Exercise. Conducted at SMAN 7 Tasikmalaya, the program involved 86 grade XII students. Methods included interactive education using leaflets and the implementation of Healthy Heart Exercise led by instructors from the Bachelor of Nursing program at Universitas Bakti Tunas Husada. Evaluations involved pre-test and post-test knowledge assessments and monitoring participants' heart rates. Results indicated a significant improvement in students' knowledge about hypertension and the benefits of physical activity. The average knowledge score increased from 59.77 in the pre-test to 83.02 in the post-test. Active participation in education and exercise sessions demonstrated strong enthusiasm for the program. Supported by the Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) model, which actively engaged the school, this initiative proved effective in raising awareness. Integrating such programs into routine school activities could foster a culture of healthy living from an early age and reduce future hypertension risks.
Keywords: hypertension, adolescents, prevention, healthy heart exercise, community service.
Edukasi Pencegahan Stroke Berbasis Audiovisual dalam Meningkatkan Health Literacy pada Kelompok Risiko Stroke
Authors: Artiawati Eva , Puspasari Susy , Herdiman  , Kusuma Putri Tri Antika Rizki
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The success of efforts to prevent stroke risk can be achieved by providing information by exposure to information that can increase health literacy. Providing audiovisual-based education is expected to be able to convey information related to stroke risk prevention effectively.
Objective: The purpose of this public service was to improve health literacy among stroke risk groups through stroke prevention audiovisual-based education.
Method: This public service was conducted by giving audiovisual material about stroke prevention to stroke-risk groups of people.
Result: All participants were given the education fully. Health literacy shows improvement after being given the education.
Conclusion: The results of this community service show that audiovisual education influences increasing health literacy. Educational activities can be carried out by recruiting larger students and conducting education in a more comfortable environment so that the purpose of education can work optimally.
Sosialisasi Keuangan Digital Peer-To-Peer Lending (P2P) Terhadap Pelaku UMKM Di Desa Padangsambian Klod
Authors: I Putu Satria Parayangan  , Komang Widhya Sedana Putra P  , I Putu Dharmawan Pradhana  , Nyoman Sri Manik Parasari
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The success of MSMEs depends on financial literacy and problem-solving skills. However, many MSME owners in Desa Padangsambian Klod lack knowledge of financial management and Fintech P2P Lending, making them vulnerable to illegal online loans with high interest rates and unethical collection practices.
Objective: This engagement intends to increase knowledge of the digital financial services available to MSMEs in Desa Padangsambian Klod by teaching them the nuances of what is involved in Fintech P2P Lending. The community seeks assistance from external sources in enabling them to increase their capital while decreasing the chances of becoming a victim of illegal online lending.
Method: Socialization of the program was done on a face-to-face basis by going from one MSME owner to another. This method provided an opportunity for every MSME to receive focused education that addressed their individual challenges.
Result: Knowledge was acquired by the participants concerning the distinctions between legal and illegal P2P Lending platforms, the dangers that stemmed from illegal lending practices, and how to choose a safe and licensed platform.
Conclusion: There is a great need for financial literacy for MSMEs which would enable them to sober up to unscrupulous financial dealings. More initiatives have to be put into place in order to assist MSMEs to cope up with the changing environment in financing that is dominated by the digital world.
FOLLICULAR DEVELOPMENT IN DOMESTIC RUMINANTS
Authors: Rosales-Torres Ana Maria , Guzman-Sanchez Adrian , Gutierrez Aguilar Carlos
Published: February 2025

Knowledge on the physiological processes that control follicular development may allow for the development of strategies to increase reproductive efficiency in domestic ruminants. Follicle development depends on the balance between survival factors, proliferation and cell death, which determine whether the follicle starts and continues to grow or is removed from the ovary. During fetal development of the female, primordial germinal cells proliferate by mitosis to reach the gonadal ridge, where the oogonia are surrounded by flattened cells to assemble the primordial follicles. Kit ligand, BMP-15 and GDF-9 stimulates a group of primordial follicles to begin their growth until they reach preantral development. The growth to the antral stage seems to be independent of gonadotrophins and promoted by growth factors. In gonadotrophin suppressed animals follicles will grow up to a diameter of 2 mm in sheep and 4mm in cattle. The cyclic secretion of FSH and LH promotes the recruitment and growth to the large antral stage and the eventual ovulation if luteolysis occurs. Follicular development in cows, sheep and goats during the estrous cycle occurs in a pattern like-wave, where groups of follicles begin their growth in response to an increase of FSH, but only some (sheep and goats) or one (cows) is selected as the dominant, and ovulates if its dominance coincides with the lysis of the CL and the reduction of progesterone. Among the factors that determine whether a large antral follicle starts, continues and completes its development are its responsiveness to gonadotropins, its steoidogenic capability and the presence of survival and proliferating factors such as IGF-I and VEGF.
SENSORIAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF MATERNAL BEHAVIOR IN SMALL RUMINANTS: SHEEP AND GOATS
Authors: Hernandez H. , Terrazas Angelica Maria , Poindron Pascal , Rami­rez-Vera Santiago , Flores Jose Alfredo , Delgadillo Jose Alberto , Vielma Jesus , Duarte Gerardo , Fernandez Ilda Graciela , Fitz-Rodriguez Gonzalo , Retana-Marquez Socorro , Muñoz-Gutierrez Minerva , Serafin Norma
Published: February 2025

Contrary to rodents in which maternal behaviors is characterized by the nest formation and give birth to altricial offsprings, maternal behavior in sheep and goats is characterized by the establishment of a selective bond between the mother and their progeny during the first postpartum hours. In both species, maternal behavior ethogram at parturition consists of a series of behaviors that initiates with the prepartum isolation of the female from their coespecifics and that culminates with the successful exclusive nursing behavior toward their newborn during postpartum. The sensory and physiological factors that control the expression of maternal behavior are very similar in both sheep and goats, although in the goats there is little information generated about this aspect. The increased peripherical concentrations of oestradiol at the end of gestation and the vaginocervical stimulation are two primary physiological events that are very important to the expression of the maternal behavior. However, olfactory cues from the offspring also are involved in the maintenance of maternal responsiveness once the birth takes place. Although mother-young spatial relationships during postpartum are different between sheep (followers) and goats (hiders) the maternal behavior had many similarities and their sensorial and physiological control are basically identical for many aspects.
A FORESIGHT REFLECTION ON SUSTAINABLE METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MAMMALIAN FARM ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
Authors: Chemineau Philippe
Published: February 2025

Controlling farm animal reproduction was/is one of the essential tools for domestication of species. It is still of high interest for genetic improvement, adjustment of production to feed availability, to market and reduction of unproductive periods. Detection of oestrous behaviour in cyclic females, synchronization of conceptions and increase of the potency of diffusion of sires are three common objectives among species. The various situations of reproductive systems, which are reviewed here, are very different among the various livestock systems in the world, because of intrinsic properties of species, but also because of the various degrees of intensification of the livestock systems themselves.

A clear tendency appears to continue increasing productivity by improving reproductive efficiency, developing new and sustainable techniques without hormones, and continuing to develop AI and reproductive biotechnologies. Future areas of investment in research could be, first, the physiological and ethological bases of the socio-sexual inter-relationships between animals, second the genetic control of reproductive traits, third increasing the efficiency of classical and new reproductive biotechnologies and fourth engineering new and innovative reproductive techniques to be used in farm conditions.

These reproductive techniques should be developed respecting the three pillars of sustainability: environment, economy and society. Thus, they should be included within the livestock systems in which they are supposed to be applied and which should be assessed for sustainability.
PHEROMONAL MODULATION OF REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION IN MAMMALS
Authors: Keller Matthieu , Bedos Marie , Jouhanneau Melanie , Martini Mariangela , Retana-Marquez Socorro , Delgadillo Jose
Published: February 2025

Social olfactory signals, often known as pheromones, are powerful regulators of reproductive function. These chemosignals can be detected by two olfactory systems, namely the main or the accessory olfactory systems. While initially anatomically segregated, both systems converge functionally as they can detect and process overlapping sets of chemosignals. This convergence also takes place at the level of their central projections in the hypothalamus. It is probably at this level that future investigations will be needed. Indeed, if the physiology of both olfactory system and reproductive function are now quite well characterized, the interrelation between both systems is unclear. Among the many cell populations that can serve as targets or relays for the pheromonal information in the hypothalamus are GnRH cells or the recently discovered Kispeptin population which have been showed to be activated after pheromonal activation. However, many works will be needed before having a definitive picture.
EFECTOS DEL PETRÓLEO CRUDO EN EL CRECIMIENTO DE BRACHIARIA MUTICA, LEUCAENA LEUCOCEPHALA Y EN LOS MACRONUTRIMENTOS EN SUELO Y PLANTA
Authors: Rivera-Cruz Maria Del Carmen , Maldonado-Chavez Eduardo , Trujilllo-Narcia Antonio
Published: February 2025

This study assessed the effect of 150, 50000 and 78000 mg kg-1 of fresh crude oil (FO) and 78456 mg kg-1 of weathered crude oil (WO) on the growth of Brachiaria mutica and Leucaena leucocephala. The variables measured were plant height, dry biomass, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) contents in soil and plant, density of rhizospheric bacteria and fungi, and FO and WO degradation. Statistical differences were found (P â‰¤ 0.05) in all variables. Leucaena leucocephala was more sensitive to oil toxicity than B. mutica. In L. leucocephala FO caused the death of the plant from the second month, while WO led to a 6-fold reduction in height. The FO had no effect on biomass accumulation of B. mutica but it reduced it in L. leucocephala, whereas WO decreased biomass in both species; N, P and K accumulation decreased in B. mutica in soil with WO and in L. leucocephala in soils with FO and WO. Density of rhizosphere bacteria was inhibited by WO in both species; there were fewer fungi in soil with FO in B. mutica and in soil with WO in L. leucocephala. Degradation of FO and WO was higher in B. mutica rhizosphere soil, so this grass may be an alternative for decontaminating soils polluted with FO and WO.
EVALUACIÓN DE LA PATOGENICIDAD in vitro DE Purpureocillium lilacinum SOBRE Globodera rostochiensis
Authors: Nuñez Camargo Maria Del Carmen , Carrion Gloria , Nuñez Sanchez Angel Enrique , López Lima Jose Daniel
Published: February 2025

Due to the high density of the golden nematode of Potato Globodera rostochiensis in the mountainous region of the Cofre de Perote, parasitic fungi in the different stages of this pest are being searched for. The aim of the study was to isolate fungi associated to the second juvenile stage (J2) of Globodera rostochiensis on potato, sown in the Cofre de Perote region of Veracruz, Mexico and to evaluate the pathogenicity in vitro of one of the strains on eggs as well as J1 and J2 juveniles of G. rostochiensis. J2 of the golden nematode specimens were extracted from 10 soil samples (500 cc) by the Baerman method. Individually 300 J2 were placed on 8 mm discs with agar and malt extract to allow the growth of the fungi. A total of 16 fungi strains were obtained (5.3%) associated to J2. The isolated fungi were Aureobasidium (3), Cladosporium (2), Fusarium (3), Pestalotiopsis (3), Penicillium (4) and Purpureocillium lilacinum (1). This last one was selected to study the infection process and evaluate its pathogenicity on the eggs and J1 and J2 juveniles of the golden nematode. Germination spores of P. lilacinum were observed 12 hours after inoculation. The development of the mycelium on the inside and outside of the J2 after 72 hours and the formation of conidiophores at 96 hours were observed.
BIOLOGICAL EFFICACY AND SELECTIVITY OF ACARICIDES IN PAPAYA (Carica papaya L.)
Authors: Abato-Zarate Marycruz , Villanueva-Jimenez Juan A. , Otero-Colina Gabriel , Hernandez-Castro Elias , Avila-Resendiz Catarino , Reyes-Perez Noel
Published: February 2025

Mites are considered the second pest in importance in papaya (Carica papaya L.) in Veracruz, Mexico, caused by a general increment in pesticide use that might unbalance predatory populations. Efficacy of acaricides was evaluated against phytophagous mites, and their selectivity to predators in papaya cv. Maradol. A completely randomized block design with nine treatments and four replications was used. Significant differences (P = 0.005) were found in the number of phytophagous mites alive per leaf after the third weekly application. The lowest populations of pest mites per leaf (2.6, 3.9, 3.5 and 4.9) were observed in the following treatments: dicofol rotated with bifenthrin, paraffinic oil alone, sulphur powder alone and a weekly regime of fatty acid salts followed by paraffinic oil and azadirachtin 1.2%. Azadirachtin 1.2% alone had a lower efficacy than the previous group (5.8 mites per leaf), and the following pesticides were not significantly different (P > 0.05) than the control (17.4 mites per leaf): fatty acids sprayed alone (6.7), azadirachtin 4.5% alone (9.5) and drenched imidacloprid (7.6). No differences were found among treatments in the number of predatory mites, possibly due to the low mite densities found.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NETWORKS ON PAPAYA PRODUCTION WITH TRANSITIONAL GROWERS
Authors: Cano-Reyes Octavio , Villanueva-Jimenez Juan A. , Reta-Mendiola Juan L. , Huerta-De-La-Peña Arturo
Published: February 2025

Social networks analysis applied to rural innovation processes becomes a very useful technology transfer tool, since it helps to understand the complexity of social relationships among people and/or institutions in their environment, and it also defines those innovation networks given in specific working groups or regions. This study was conducted from April to May 2011 to determine those networks and key players present in the group of growers associated as "Productora y Comercializadora de Papaya de Cotaxtla S.P.R. de R.L.", that influence the technology transfer process in Cotaxtla, Veracruz, Mexico. Data were analyzed using UCINET 6 software. Three centrality measures were obtained: range, degree of mediation and closeness. Of 32 network players, 27 actively diffuse innovations according to their interests; alliances must be established with them to transfer technology. Four growers stand out as central actors, which along with the Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales Agricolas y Pecuarias, the Colegio de Postgraduados and the growers' organization itself, could be the most appropriate actors to establish a technology transfer program to accelerate the diffusion and adoption of innovations. Wholesalers, middlemen and credit institutions do not participate in this process, but having capital they could be incorporated in the innovation diffusion process.
BIOFERTILIZACIÓN CON RIZOBACTERIAS Y UN CONSORCIO DE HONGOS MICORRIZÓGENOS ARBUSCULARES EN PORTAINJERTOS DE CÍTRICOS
Authors: Chiquito-Contreras Roberto Gregorio , Osorio Acosta Francisco , Garcia-Perez Eliseo , Villanueva-Jimenez Juan Antonio , Zulueta-Rodriguez Ramon , Castillo Rocha Doris Guadalupe
Published: February 2025

The effect of individual and combined biofertilization with the plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) strains FCA-8, FCA-56 and FCA-60 of Pseudomonas
putida and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth of Citrus volkameriana and Rangpur lime rootstocks grafted with Tahiti lime was evaluated under nursery conditions. Plants were inoculated individually and combined with the three rhizobacterial strains and with AMF, and received 50% fertilization. These plants were compared with a control group that received nursery management with 100% fertilization. A 2 x 10 factorial split-plot experimental design with five replications per treatment was established. Variables measured included plant height, stem-base diameter, root length and volume, fresh and dry plant biomass, and bacterial and mycorrhizal colonization. Individual and combined biofertilization with PGPR and AMF promoted the growth of C. volkameriana and Rangpur lime grafted with Tahiti lime in the nursery, similar to the control with 100% fertilization. The three strains of P. putida and AMF applied individually or combined provided similar results to the control in the nutrient content of Tahiti lime leaves. The P. putida strains showed good capacity for colonization of the rhizosphere of C. volkameriana and Rangpur lime individually or combined with AMF.
SEROEPIDEMIOLOGY OF GOAT PARATUBERCULOSIS IN FIVE MUNICIPALITIES OF CENTRAL VERACRUZ, MEXICO
Authors: MartÃ­nez Herrera David Itzcoatl , Sarabia-Bueno Clorinda Del Carmen , Peniche-Cardeña Alvaro Enrique de Jesus , Villagomez-Cortes Jose Alfredo , Magdaleno-Mendez Adasue , Hernandez-Ruiz Sandra Guadalupe , Morales-Alvarez Jose Francisco , Flores-Castro Ricardo
Published: February 2025

Seroprevalence of goat paratuberculosis and risk factors were determined in flocks from five municipalities in the center of the state of Veracruz, Mexico, by a cross-sectional study using a stratified multistage approach. Sample size was calculated with the program Win Episcope Version 2.0 using the mode "estimate percentages" for 50 % seroprevalence, 5 % error and 95 % confidence, resulting in 182 animals and six animals per flock. According to the tables by Cannon and Roe, a sample size of 26 flocks was obtained, of which six flocks were sampled in the municipality of Tlacolulan and five flocks in each of the remaining four municipalities (Chiconquiaco, Yecuatla, Coacoatzintla and Coatepec). Identification of antibodies against Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis was made by indirect ELISA. Seroprevalence was determined with the program VassarStat® for calculating ratios, and the risk factors by odds ratio. Overall seroprevalence was 0.6 % (95 % CI: 0.03 - 3.5). Reactors were only observed in Coatepec. Seroprevalence by municipality was 20 % (95 % CI: 1.0 - 70.12) and by flock 3.85 % (95 % CI: 0.2 - 21.59). There were no risk or protective factors detected. In conclusion, goat paratuberculosis is scarcely distributed in flocks from central Veracruz.
ESTRUCTURA POBLACIONAL Y DISTRIBUCIÓN ESPACIAL DE Ceratozamia mexicana BRONGN. (ZAMIACEAE) EN UN AMBIENTE CONSERVADO Y EN UNO PERTURBADO
Authors: Rivera-Fernandez Andres , Octavio-Aguilar Pablo , Sanchez-Coello Nadia , Sanchez-Velasquez Lazaro , Vazquez-Torres Santiago , Iglesias Lourdes G.
Published: February 2025

Vegetal populations are affected by biotic and abiotic factors that influence the regeneration processes. The aims of this study were to know the population structure of Ceratozamia mexicana under two contrasting conditions (conserved site and disturbed site), and to determine if the sexual structure, the population density and the spatial distribution of C. mexicana are modified by effect of disturbance. Eight plots of 25 m2 within each site (conserved and disturbed) were used. The structure and spatial distribution of the sites were determined. Methods included analysis of variance, spatial distribution indexes, and climatic and edaphic factors determined by conventional methods for their comparison. The conserved site showed a demographic structure of an inverted "J", while the disturbed site varied slightly with more discontinuous distribution. Population density was 0.78 individuals/m2 in the conserved site and 0.26 individuals/m2 in the disturbed site. Spatial distribution for all development stages of the plant was random, with the exception of the seedling stage, which was aggregated. Results showed that perturbation decreases the density of plants and removes reproductive individuals, which threatens the persistence of the population.
NUMBER OF COWS AND BAGS NEEDED TO ESTIMATE in situ DRY MATTER DEGRADATION OF KINGGRASS (Pennisetum purpureum) LEAVES
Authors: Castillo-Gallegos Epigmenio , Jarillo-Rodriguez Jesus , Cortes-Salazar Ismael , Valles-De la Mora Braulio , Ocaña-Zavaleta Eliazar
Published: February 2025

The number of bags to be incubated per sample, and the number of fistulated cows needed to estimate in situ ruminal degradation of Kinggrass (Pennisetum purpureum) dry matter (DMD %) were determined. Three rumen-fistulated cows and 10 bags per incubation time (3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h) were used. Five grams of dried leaves were weighed per bag. Variance components for cows (Vc) and bags (Vb) per incubation time were estimated and used to calculate the standard error (SE) of mean DMD. The adequate number of bags to be used was the one that produced a value of 1 % (SE of the study). Precision increased as the number of cows increased, with mean SE of 1.66, 1.18 and 0.96 % for one, two and three cows, respectively. Precision remained more or less constant for incubation times of 3, 6, 9, 12 and 48 h, with respective values of 0.93, 0.81, 1.05, 0.92 and 1.08 %. The SE values doubled at 24 (2.15) and 72 (1.92) h. The EE diminished as the number of bags increased, being the values higher for one cow than for two or three cows, but these differences were slight when 10 bags were used. The use of two cows seems reasonable, since the increase in precision from one to two cows was greater than from two to three cows. Three bags were the minimum necessary to estimate the SE value of 1%.
HEREDABILIDAD Y RESPUESTA A LA SELECCIÓN PARA EL CRECIMIENTO EN LA F1 DEL ACOCIL Procambarus acanthophorus
Authors: Diaz-Jimenez Lorenzo , Perez-Rostro Carlos , Hernandez-Vergara Martha
Published: February 2025

The crayfish Procambarus (A.) acanthophorus is a crustacean relevant for regional fisheries in Veracruz, Mexico, with ideal aquaculture characteristics, except for its small size. Thus, a study was conducted with the aim to evaluate the response to selection in the first generation (F1) and heritability (h2) of the crayfish. A group of 2135 organisms with average weight (±S.D.) 4.1 ± 1.79 g were captured from the wild (G0), and 10 % (i = 1,755) of the population was selected with the highest body weight by gender: 140 females (5.62 ± 1.97 g) and 48 males (6.02 ± 1.9 g), forming the progenitors of the selection line (LS). The control line (LC) was formed from a batch obtained at random. Thirty full-sib families were obtained per line (F1), and cultured individually for five months in a recirculation system with mechanical and biological filtration under laboratory conditions and supplied with food twice a day (Camaronina 35 % protein). Monthly heritability (h2) in broad sense was estimated using a full-sib design, based on the components of variance (ANOVA REML method) and the growth was compared between lines in the F1. The mean h2's for weight after five months of culture were 0.27 ± 0.11 for LC and 0.34 ± 0.12 for LS, being the LS in F1 9.6 % heavier than the LC, with 84 and 88 % survival at the end of the study. It is possible to implement a breeding program based on selection for species growth.
A LITERATURA E OS SETE SABERES: UMA ABORDAGEM METODOLÓGICA E TRANSDICIPLINAR
Authors: Pinheiro Maria do Socorro
Published: February 2025

A literatura por meio de seus vários gêneros aborda questões essenciais sobre a vida. É uma área que lida com as especificidades humanas, utilizando uma linguagem metafórica, que permite a descoberta de outros possíveis modos de vida. Assim sendo, pretendemos neste trabalho discutir “Os sete saberes necessários à educação do futuro”, elaborados pelo filósofo Edgar Morin (2002), a partir de textos literários, que tematizem a condição humana. Desta forma, “Os sete saberes” podem ser discutidos e analisados no contexto de sala de aula, por meio do texto literário, como um mecanismo de aprendizagem, visando a compreensão das potencialidades humanas. Nossa proposta metodológica consiste em mostrar que a poesia, gênero literário que alia as subjetividades humanas, promove a construção desses novos saberes. Para tanto, selecionamos alguns poemas de Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Mário Quintana, Manoel de Barros e Thiago de Mello, para reflexões sobre o desenvolvimento de uma educação que integre a totalidade do ser. Esperamos que a literatura seja um espaço transdisciplinar, dialogando com outras áreas do conhecimento, para elevação, promoção e socialização humana.
Palavras-chave: Educação, Literatura, Ensino.
The Safety and Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture for Labor Pain Relief: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Jeong Hyein , Heo Jiwon , Park Hyunsuk , Kim Kyeong Han
Published: February 2025

Background: Labor pain is among the most intense forms of pain, significantly impacting physical and psychological well-being. Although epidural anesthesia is effective, it has side effects and limited accessibility. Electroacupuncture (EA) offers a low-risk alternative. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the safety and effectiveness of EA in relieving labor pain and duration.Methods: Randomized controlled trials comparing EA with standard treatments, including epidural anesthesia, were identified through database searches up to August 2024. The primary outcome was pain reduction (assessed using the visual analog scale), and the secondary outcomes were labor duration (1st and 2nd stages), Apgar scores, and adverse effects.Results: In the analysis there were 10 randomized controlled trials (involving 1,498 women in labor) included in this review. EA statistically significantly improved both the level of pain and reduced labor duration compared with those women who received standard treatments (p < 0.001). Apgar scores were assessed in 3 studies and determined that the physical condition of the delivered babies was not statistically significantly different between EA and standard treatment for labor pain. Study protocol indicated the recording of adverse effects in one of the ten studies. Adverse events in that study recorded mild localized discomfort (1.89%, n = 1).Conclusion: EA reduced labor pain and duration, and demonstrated its potential as an alternative to the conventional approaches for managing labor pain. The limited data suggest EA is likely safe, but further research is needed to confirm its safety profile.
Developing of an Integrative Medicine Inpatient Care Program for Breast Cancer Patients Post-Chemotherapy
Authors: Ko Eun-Bin , Jang Jun-Bock , Hwang Deok-Sang
Published: February 2025

Adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer (BC) has improved survival rates but often causes adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, myelosuppression, and peripheral neuropathy, which can greatly impact patient quality of life. Integrative medicine (IM) provides adjunctive therapies to alleviate these toxicities and support immune function, yet existing clinical practice guidelines and pathways offer broad recommendations that may not sufficiently address the specific needs of post-chemotherapy BC patients. To address this gap, we developed an IM Inpatient Care Program framework for BC patients within one week of chemotherapy administration, drawing on the Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline (KMCPG) for BC supportive care, an established clinical pathway, and additional guidelines focused on chemotherapy-related toxicities. The proposed inpatient model prioritizes systematic monitoring, early detection, and management of common chemotherapy-induced side effects such as neutropenia, peripheral neuropathy, gastrointestinal issues, and psychological distress. Key components include vital sign surveillance, targeted diagnostic tests (e.g., hematology, imaging), dietary and lifestyle recommendations, tailored herbal medicine prescriptions, acupuncture, moxibustion, and referral protocols for serious complications. The IM Inpatient Care Program aims to standardize treatment processes, enhance patient and clinician satisfaction, and reduce potential emergency department visits. By aligning evidence-based guidelines with real-world clinical insights, this model provides a structured approach to optimize BC patient care post-chemotherapy. Future efforts should involve implementing and evaluating the program in diverse clinical settings to refine its utility, measure outcomes, and potentially lower healthcare costs while improving quality of life for BC patients.