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Microbial fuel cell technology: Novelties for a clean future
Authors: Catal Tunc , Liu Hong
Published: October 2024

The degree of civilization exhibited by a society is largely determined by its reliance on energy, and as traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels become scarcer, new technologies will be required to secure sustainable energy. Microbial fuel cell technology is one of the most creative ways to meet humanity's energy demands because it can generate electrical energy from carbon sources. The framework of the limitations limiting the dissemination of this technology has been used to explore in depth new designs and configurations that have been produced recently. Future developments and current applications of this technology in bioremediation investigations are explored. The use of microbial fuel cell technology as a microbial biosensor for the identification of environmental contaminants is particularly significant. However, for a clean and sustainable ecosystem, it is imperative to disclose the challenges associated with the future adoption of this technology.
Estudio del valor de Ct y el polimorfismo D/I del gen ECA1 en la respuesta al SARS-COV-2
Authors: Quintana Silvina , Giustina Silvina , Montiel Belmonte Javier , Di Gerónimo Vanesa Mariana , Fedele Stefanía , Sanz Yamila , Ligorino Gisela , Goria Natalia , Giletto Giuliana , Rivero Mariana , Fares Taie Hernán
Published: October 2024

El gen de la ECA1 (Enzima convertidora de la Angiotensina) presenta un polimorfismo (rs4646994) de inserción/ deleción (I/D). La deleción se ha asociado con una menor expresión de ECA2, el receptor de SARS-Cov-2. Se ha estudiado que el valor de Ct (cycle threshold) para SARS-Cov-2 tiene relación con el desarrollo de síntomas. Nuestro objetivo fue evaluar si el polimorfismo rs4646994 está vinculado a la susceptibilidad a SARS-Cov-2 y si el Ct influye en el desarrollo de síntomas. Se estudiaron 658 individuos no relacionados, 325 individuos no infectados, 132 portadores asintomáticos y 201 individuos sintomáticos en los cuales la presencia o ausencia del virus SARS-Cov-2 fue determinada mediante kit comercial de RT-qPCR. Se registró edad, sexo, valor de Ct, así como los síntomas de cada individuo. Las muestras se genotipificaron para rs4646994. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre la presencia de síntomas y el valor de Ct (asintomáticos: Ct= 23,84 vs. sintomáticos: Ct= 20,22, p<0,001). Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre la presencia de malestar general, fiebre, cefalea, odinofagia, tos, mialgia, anosmia y el valor de Ct, (p<0,001). La frecuencia del alelo D en los no infectados fue de 0,51, mientras que en el grupo de portadores asintomáticos de SARS-Cov-2 fue de 0,54 y de 0,53, en los sintomáticos, sin mostrar diferencias significativas entre los tres grupos. Nuestros resultados sugieren que el polimorfismo rs4646994 no estaría vinculado a la susceptibilidad al SARS-Cov-2 en nuestra población y que la carga viral, analizada como valor de Ct, influye en la aparición de algunos síntomas.
Un reglamento para el juego imposible. Debates sobre la democracia y la desperonización (1955-1957)
Authors: Pizzorno Pablo
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo indaga en el debate público celebrado al interior del campo antiperonista en las primeras etapas de la llamada Revolución Libertadora. Su objetivo es reconstruir sentidos y representaciones puestas en juego por parte de actores partidarios y militares en la pretendida construcción de un nuevo orden político posterior al derrocamiento de Perón. En ese sentido, se examina el uso que los grupos antiperonistas dieron a nociones como revolución, democracia, totalitarismo y demagogia a la hora de hacer un balance crítico del pasado reciente y de imaginar las condiciones para la refundación del orden político. El propósito es analizar los límites y derivaciones de aquel primer ensayo de solución a la “cuestión peronista”, que anticiparía algunos de los dilemas principales en torno a la proscripción de dicha fuerza política.Palabras clave: peronismo, Revolución Libertadora, democracia, totalitarismo, demagogia A rulebook for the impossible game. Debates on democracy and deperonization (1955-1957) AbstractThis research looks into the public debate held within the anti-Peronist camp in the first stages of the so-called Revolución Libertadora. Its aim is to reconstruct the meanings and representations put forth by partisan and military actors in the purported construction of a new political order following Perón's overthrow. In this regard, it examines how anti-Peronist groups utilized notions such as revolution, democracy, totalitarianism, and demagogy when critically assessing the recent past and imagining the conditions for the refoundation of the political order. The purpose is to analyze the limits and implications of that initial attempt to deal with the 'Peronist issue,' which would anticipate some of the main dilemmas related to the proscription of said political force.Key words: peronism, Revolución Libertadora, democracy, totalitarianism, demagogy ARK CAICYT: https://id.caicyt.gov.ar/ark:/s16668979/287a5lfj1
Clases virtuales, democratización e inclusión educativa en la universidad: Estudiar en UBA y UNGS durante la pandemia
Authors: Matozzo Victoria
Published: October 2024

La educación virtual de emergencia durante la pandemia es analizada en este artículo a la luz de las desigualdades educativas de origen, la clase social y la desigualdad digital del estudiantado en los casos de la Universidad de Buenos Aires y la Universidad General Sarmiento. Asimismo, se discute la virtualidad como política pública que permitió la inclusión educativa de nuevos sectores gracias a la deslocalización y la posibilidad de realizar otras tareas durante las clases.Este trabajo da cuenta del impacto de políticas públicas como el Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia y la orientación al estudiante en la universidad dentro de los procesos de desigualdad educativa y digital durante la cursada virtual.A partir de fuentes cuantitativas secundarias y entrevistas en profundidad se analiza la inclusión educativa a partir de la virtualización de la universidad.Los principales resultados evidencian desigualdades digitales por clase social que marcan los procesos de inclusión y exclusión educativa durante la pandemia. Si bien frente a la virtualidad la falta de capital digital puede constituir un obstáculo para la inclusión educativa, los hallazgos dan cuenta de la existencia de oportunidades dada por el momento  y la deslocalización de la tarea para estudiantes de clases populares que trabajan.Palabras clave: pandemia, inclusión social, universidad, brecha digital, desigualdades educativas  Virtual classes, democratization and educational inclusion at the University AbstractThis article analyzes emergency virtual education during the pandemic related to educational inequalities of origin, social class and the digital inequality of the student body in the cases of the University of Buenos Aires and the General Sarmiento University. Likewise, virtuality is discussed as a public policy that allowed the educational inclusion of new sectors thanks to relocation and the possibility of performing other tasks during classes.This work shows the impact of public policies such as the Emergency Family Income and student orientation at the university within the processes of educational and digital inequality during virtual classes.Based on secondary quantitative sources and in-depth interviews, educational inclusion is analyzed based on the virtualization of the university.The main results show digital inequalities by social class that mark the processes of educational inclusion and exclusion during the pandemic. Although in the face of virtuality the lack of digital capital can constitute an obstacle to educational inclusion, the findings show the existence of opportunities given for the moment and the relocation of the task for working class students.Keywords: pandemic, social inclusion, university, digital divide, educational inequalities ARK CAICYT: https://id.caicyt.gov.ar/ark:/s16668979/itolmpwn4
Escritura y experiencia: reflexiones sobre la metamorfosis, la subjetividad y el poder en Elias Canetti
Authors: Cerruti Pedro
Published: October 2024

Este ensayo explora el intrincado pensamiento de Elias Canetti, resaltando su subvaloración en la teoría social y la filosofía a pesar de su complejidad única. Se centra en la intersección de la escritura, la experiencia y la realidad epocal en la obra canettiana, subrayando la paradójica relación del escritor con su contemporaneidad, tensionada entre la inmersión total y el rechazo. El análisis profundiza en la conexión entre metamorfosis, subjetividad y poder. La escritura emerge como un acto de resistencia y esperanza, configurando el espacio de la subjetividad de Canetti de acuerdo con una topología compleja que desdibuja los límites entre lo íntimo y lo ajeno, entre lo propio y lo extraño. El escritor se convierte en testigo y custodio de la metamorfosis, luchando contra la obsesión por la muerte. Para Canetti, la escritura se convierte en un medio ético para confrontar el poder, preservar la diversidad cultural y lingüística, y recordar lo que la memoria del poder busca olvidar. En última instancia, la obra de Canetti se presenta como un testimonio auténtico que entrelaza la escritura y la vida como elementos inmanentes en la complejidad de la experiencia humana, revelando la intrínseca conexión entre la palabra y la experiencia vivida.Palabras clave: Canetti, metamorfosis, escritura, subjetividad, resistencia     Writing and Experience: Reflections on Metamorphosis, Subjectivity, and Power in Elias Canetti AbstractThis essay explores the intricate thought of Elias Canetti, emphasizing its undervaluation in social theory and philosophy despite its unique complexity. It focuses on the intersection of writing, experience, and epochal reality in Canetti's work, highlighting the paradoxical relationship of the writer with contemporaneity, strained between total immersion and rejection. The analysis delves into the connection between metamorphosis, subjectivity, and power. Writing emerges as an act of resistance and hope, shaping Canetti's subjectivity within a complex topology that blurs the boundaries between the intimate and the foreign, the own and the strange. The writer becomes a witness and custodian of metamorphosis, grappling with the obsession of death. For Canetti, writing becomes an ethical medium to confront power, preserve cultural and linguistic diversity, and remember what the power's memory seeks to forget. Ultimately, Canetti's work stands as an authentic testimony that intertwines writing and life as inherent elements in the complexity of the human experience, revealing the intrinsic connection between the written word and lived existence.Key words: Canetti, Metamorphosis, Writing, Subjectivity, Resistance ARK CAICYT: https://id.caicyt.gov.ar/ark:/s16668979/r6fdtm7k4
Asymptomatic Group B Streptococcal infection, Antibiotic Sensitivity, Risk Factors and Pregnancy Outcome among Pregnant Women at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
Authors: Amina Gambo Dr. Umar , Yahaya Dr. Mohammed , Jibril Dr. Abubakar , Krhadija Muhammed Dr. Dada , Isah Musa Dr. Shehu , Saratu Dr. Bello , Yusuf Dr. Olasunmbo
Published: October 2024

Background Streptococcus agalactiae or group B streptococcus (GBS), although a normal commensal, it is a leading cause of both maternal and neonatal sepsis. Objectives The study assessed the prevalence and sensitivity pattern of Group B Streptococcus, as well as the risk factors for infection and pregnancy outcome among pregnant women at the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. Methods A prospective study among 152 pregnant women at the antenatal care clinic of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, selected by simple random sampling technique and relevant information was obtained using semi structured interviewer questionnaire. Swab samples were collected from the vagina and rectum for culture and further evaluation. The data was managed using SPSS software version 26 and the variables were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and P- value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result The prevalence of Group B Streptococcal infection among respondents was 4.6%. The mean age was 26.97± 5.6 with a range of 16 to 39 years. The organism was 100 % sensitive to Levofloxacin, Gentamycin and Clindamycin, but 57.1 %, 28.6 % and 14.3 % sensitive to Erythromycin, Augmentin and Penicillin respectively. The spousal educational status was statistically associated with GBS infection at a P- Value 0.04. There was 1(0.7%) each of spontaneous miscarriage and a preterm birth at 36 weeks’ gestation. Conclusion Group B Streptococcal infection is relatively common in our environment, with a contrary susceptibility pattern. It is association with spousal educational status.
Insects on Decomposing Pigs and their Forensic Importance at a University in Nigeria
Authors: Abajue Maduamaka Cyriacus
Published: October 2024

The use of insects to estimate post-mortem interval (PMI) of cadavers by forensic entomologists, is an innovative science enshrined in the medico-criminal system of the developed world. The science is dependent on the biology of insect species that are found in decomposing cadavers. Thus, insect species that are found on decomposing pigs as model to human cadaver, was studied during the rainy and dry seasons of 2021 in a University forest in Nigeria. The decomposition stages (fresh through skeletonization) of the pig cadavers were monitored, and insects found on them were collected with a sweep net, visually observed, and handpicked. They were identified morphologically using insect identification keys with the aid of a dissecting microscope. The tissues of the pig cadavers decomposed completely in 14 and 10 days, respectively, for dry and rainy seasons. Twenty-seven insect species belonging to the orders; Diptera, Coleoptera, and Hymenoptera were identified. The dipterans consist of the families Calliphoridae, Muscidae, Ulidiidae, and Stratiomyidae. The coleopteran families are the Carabidae, Chrysomelidae, Cleridae, Dermestidae, Histeridae, Scarabaeidae, and Staphylinidae, while Formicidae is the only family for the hymenopteran. The dipteran species were the first group to visit the cadavers during fresh, bloated, and wet decay stages while the coleopterans visited during wet and dry decay stages thus, creating a succession pattern on the cadavers. The insect species that aided the cadaver decomposition at different stages are discussed as forensic indicators, which could be useful as PMI estimators of the study area.
Death in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Experiences of Selected Communities in Itogon, Benguet
Authors: Lucyao Shania
Published: October 2024

Health protocols during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic have affected indigenous communities in various ways, including the inability to perform burial rituals. Understanding how the imposed health policies challenged cultural expressions and uncovering the issues arising in the implementation can raise awareness among stake holders. It also advocates for future pandemic plans to consider the expectations and cultural nuances of all stakeholders in the design of preventive strategies. This study investigated how indigenous communities in Itogon, Benguet responded to the health protocols declared by the government vis-à-vis their death worldview and rituals. Employing a qualitative approach, findings showed that the indigenous communities believe that death is not the end of life but merely a transition to the next life, in this transition, rituals are needed to be performed. It ensures that the spirit reaches the spiritual world. The imposed protocols had significantly challenged the performance of long-held rituals as it was halted. During those times, the communities showed “cultural resiliency” as they negotiated with the protocols, some had asserted, modified and changed the ritual.

Keywords : Burial Rituals, COVID-19, Death Worldview, Indigenous Peoples, Itogon
“Pilgrims Speaking Angry Words: Change and Anger in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales”
Authors: Reis Huriye
Published: October 2024

Medieval literature presents emotions such as anger as negative and destructive for the development of the medieval subject and society and defines anger not as a positive constructive affect but as an emotive reaction that should be suppressed, controlled or avoided. Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, written against a background of tremendous change generated by political and religious conflict, the Black Death and the Peasants’ Revolt, acknowledges anger as an essential element of medieval culture although it does not give much space to the causes of it. The Canterbury pilgrims experience and perform anger as a result of the unstructured and fast change taking place in the traditional stabilities. Indeed, the changing society represented by the pilgrims in the Canterbury Tales appears to have anger issues and accordingly is characterised by situations of conflict and emotional crises. The pilgrims are presented as failing in terms of conformity and obedience to the regulatory principles of the feudal structure also because they foster anger and have angry responses when they are expected to suppress, avoid and control their anger. Anger in this context is presented as an essential element of the new culture that produces it.
This paper reads Chaucer’s representation of anger as an affect/emotion in the Canterbury Tales and argues that as an emotive/affective agent, anger performed by the defiant pilgrims represents and forms the cultural response to the pervasive change and its results in the medieval feudal social structure represented in the Canterbury Tales.
PKM Edukasi dan Pendampingan Ibu Hamil untuk Meningkatkan Kepatuhan Konsumsi tablet Fe sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Anemia dalam Kehamilan
Authors: Yusri Dwi Lestari  , Khusnul Khotimah  , Nurul Siti Aisyah
Published: October 2024

Kehamilan merupakan bagian dari siklus reproduksi Wanita yang dimulai sejak fertisisasi sampai sebelum dimulainya persalinan. Kehamilan merupakan fase yang dinantikan oleh pasangan calon orangtua yang menantikan buah hati mereka. Dalam prosesnya, berbagai faktor dapat mempengaruhi kehamilan dan tumbuh kembang janin yang juga berefek lanjutan pada persalinan dan bayi baru lahir. Salah satu kondisi yang harus diwaspadai oleh ibu hamil adalah anemia. Anemia adalah suatu kondisi tubuh dimana kadar hemoglobin (Hb) dalam sel darah merah lebih rendah dari standar yang seharusnya. Ibu hamil dikatakan anemia apabila kandungan Hb < 11 gr/dl.Anemia merupakan salah satu sebab kematian terjadinya abortus, gangguan pertumbuhan janin, dan perdarahan pada ibu yang dapat menyumbang angka kematian ibu dan bayi. Anemia pada ibu hamil disebabkan karena masih kurang dan rendahnya asupan gizi, dan ketidakpatuhan ibu hamil mengkonsumsi tablet Fe. Zat besi (Fe) sangat dibutuhkan untuk perkembangan otak bayi diawal kelahirannya. Pada kenyataannya masih banyak ibu hamil yang tidak tahu pentingnya konsumsi tablet Fe selama kehamilan, masih banyak ibu hamil yang tidak mengkonsumsi tablet Fe secara rutin dengan alasan lupa dan merasa kondisinya baik-baik saja sehingga tidak perlu minum tablet Fe. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dalam bentuk memberikan edukasi dan pendampingan pada ibu hamil dalam mengkonsumsi tablet Fe untuk mencegah terjadinya anemia dalam kehamilan. Dengan pendampingan dan edukasi yang dilakukan diharapkan pengetahuan ibu tentang pentingnya tablet Fe, meningkatkan kepatuhan ibu mengkonsi tablet Fe dan mencegah anemia serta komplikasi kehamilan dan persalinan yang diakibatkan oleh anemia pada ibu hamil
Manajemen pembelajaran siswa dengan Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) di SLB Samara Bunda Yogyakarta
Authors: Subarji Subarji , Mulyoto Mulyoto
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the implementation of learning management students who have autistic disorders that include planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating for children with autistic disorders in Samara Bunda SLB Yogyakarta. Supporting factors and inhibitors in the implementation of learning for students who experience autistic disorders in Samara Bunda SLB Yogyakarta. The results of the ability of students who experience autism disorders after getting learning at Samara Bunda Yogyakarta SLB, this study uses a qualitative approach, the data sources in this study include the principal, vice principal of the affairs of Curriculum, Studentism, Advice and Infrastructure, class teacher, school committee, people old students, and documents, the main instrument in this study is the researcher. Learning management for students with autistic disorders consists of 1). Learning planning, 2). Organizing learning, 3). Implementation of learning, 4). Evaluation of learning. Students' ability as a result of participating in learning programs at Samara Bunda SLB is that students become emotionally stable, independent, confident, concentrated, child behavior becomes more controlled, social communication skills are increased, skilled and capable. Factors that support the learning of students with autistic disorders in Samara Bunda SLB are good and directed student abilities, good cooperation between the school and parents / guardians, good cooperation between schools, the government, stakeholders and observers of education in students with autism disorders , availability of facilities and infrastructure, adequate funding, and experts. The inhibiting factors in achieving learning goals are the students' initial abilities that have not been good, not directed, and behaviors that cannot be controlled, the absence of continuity between teachers and parents
Sezaryen Niyet Ölçeğinin Türkçe’ye Uyarlanması: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Taşkın Rumeysa , Çağan Emine Serap , Solmaz Ebru , Eminov Elmin
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırmada Sezaryen Niyet Ölçeğinin Türkçe’ye uyarlanması amaçlandı.
Yöntemler: Bu araştırma metodolojik türdedir. Araştırmaya 248 gebe katıldı. Veriler tanıtıcı özellikler soru formu, Sezaryen Niyet Ölçeği ile toplandı. Veriler IBM SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) 25.0 paket programı ve AMOS 22.0 paket programı kullanılarak analiz edildi. Tanımlayıcı özellikler sayı, yüzde, ortalama ve standart sapma, uzman görüşü değerlendirilmesi kapsam geçerlik indeksi ile hesaplandı. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliği açıklayıcı faktör analizi, yapının doğrulanması doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile gerçekleştirildi. İç tutarlılık Cronbach alfa katsayısı ile hesaplandı.
Bulgular: Ölçeğin faktör analizine uygunluğu, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin değeri ,865, Barlett Küresellik testi sonucu x2=2756,348 s.d=153, p<,001 olarak belirlendi. Açıklayıcı faktör analizinde toplam altı madde çıkarıldı. Geriye kalan 18 madde üç boyut altında toplandı ve toplam varyansın %55,51’ini açıkladı. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda, RMSEA, GFI, CFI, NFI, TLI, IFI ve AGFI uyum indeksi değerlerine göre iyi olduğu saptandı. Ölçeğin iç tutarlılık güvenirlik katsayısı olan Cronbach alfa değeri ,821 olarak bulundu.
Sonuç: Çalışma sonucunda ölçeğin Türk kültüründe uygulanması için geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu sonucuna varıldı.
Spor ve Beslenme Konulu Lisansüstü Tezlerin Doküman Analizi
Authors: Kıyıcı Fatih , Eyipınar Cemre Didem , Kalın Abdullah
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışma 1982-2021 yılları arasında Türkiye’de spor ve beslenme konusunda yapılmış yüksek lisans ve doktora tezlerinin çeşitli parametreler bakımından incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Yöntemler: Yüksek Öğretim Kurulu’nun tez arşivinden ulaşılan 13’ü doktora ve 87’si yüksek lisans tezi olmak üzere toplam 100 adet tez, çalışmaya dâhil edilmiştir. Çalışma, doküman analizi tekniğiyle tasarlanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 23 paket programı kullanılarak tanımlayıcı istatistiklerle sunulmuştur.
Bulgular: Tezlerin en fazla 2019 yılında yapıldığı, desen açısında nicel desenin, örneklem büyüklüğünde 100 ve altı katılımcının, veri toplama araçlarından anket ve biyolojik materyallerin daha sık kullanıldığı belirlenmiştir. Örneklem türü bakımından en sık sporcularla çalışıldığı, en sık uygulanan müdahalenin beslenme müdahalesi olduğu, en sık uygulatılan egzersiz müdahalesininse bisiklet ve koşu egzersizleri olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Tezlerde yapılan müdahalelerin kapsamı genişletilerek, spor bilimleriyle ilişkili diğer alanlarla ortak çalışmalar yapılarak spor ve beslenme disiplininde yapılan çalışmaların niteliği artırılabilir.
Use of Digital Smartphone Applications for Blood Pressure Monitoring: An Integrative Review
Authors: Sousa Lara Beatriz Pessoa de , Mororó Isabele Taumaturgo , Couto Alana Régia Matias , Costa Giselle Barroso Vieira , Girão Deysen Kerlla Fernandes Bezerra
Published: October 2024

With the purpose of identifying in the literature and describing the scientific evidence for the use of smartphone applications for blood pressure monitoring, this study is an integrative literature review, employing a qualitative approach conducted with studies from 2014 to 2024, accessed via the Virtual Health Library (VHL) portal. The research resulted in 10 articles addressing the use of digital technology in smartphones and answering the following guiding question: What is the effectiveness of this technology for diagnostic purposes and blood pressure control? This study showed that digital smartphone applications are effective for blood pressure monitoring, providing important information for both patients and healthcare professionals. The evidence found indicates that digital applications are effective in monitoring blood pressure variations; however, they are not effective for diagnostic purposes but can be used to complement existing data.
The Difficult Management of Depressive Symptoms in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Report
Authors: Garcia Pereira Bruno , Barreto Alcântara Guilherme José , Garcia de Alencar Júlio César , De Paula Pessoa Rebeca Mendes
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Depression in patients with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) can be multifactorial, involving biological, psychological, and social factors. Depressive manifestations may arise as a result of the emotional impact of a chronic and potentially disabling condition, as well as from neurobiological changes associated with the disease or immunosuppressive treatment. Method: In this article, we report a case of a 51-year-old man diagnosed with MG and concomitant depressive symptoms. Treatment was initiated with sertraline 150 mg/day and trazodone 50 mg/day. Results: The choice of psychotropics should be made with caution, opting for drugs with a lower likelihood of affecting neuromuscular function. SSRIs are the most effective drugs for treating depression in patients with MG, and it is advisable to avoid drugs with anticholinergic effects, such as tricyclics and haloperidol. Conclusion: Caution is important when prescribing psychotropic medications to patients with MG due to the risk of affecting neuromuscular transmission
Changes of microbial active ingredients and antioxidant capacity during fermentation process of dark tea
Authors: Liu Zhanjun , Jian Dan , Li Taotao , Hu Zhiyuan , Liu Shiquan
Published: October 2024

Dark tea, a traditional fermented tea in China, is known for its unique flavor and enhanced health potential due to its fermentation process. However, previous studies on the evolution of its active ingredients and antioxidant properties have been limited by inadequate sample collection, single analytical methods, and insufficient data processing. To address these challenges, this study employed a comprehensive strategy to analyze the dynamic changes of active compounds and antioxidant efficacy during dark tea fermentation using refined sampling, diverse assay techniques, and advanced data analysis. A multi-point temporal sampling method was used to capture key stages of fermentation, ensuring comprehensive data. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and various antioxidant assays (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH), 2, 2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), Ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP)) enabled precise quantification of tea polyphenols, catechins, theaflavins, and thearubigins. Multivariate statistical analysis revealed that tea polyphenols and catechins decreased, theaflavins increased then slightly declined, and thearubigins steadily rose as fermentation progressed. These changes were linked to fluctuations in antioxidant capacity, peaking at around 30 mg/g of phenolic compounds. The study also explored optimizing fermentation to enhance the retention of beneficial components, maximizing antioxidant properties and improving product quality. This research advances the understanding of dark tea fermentation and supports the sustainable development of the dark tea industry.
Cultura organizacional y desempeño en las mecánicas de la ciudad de Latacunga
Authors: Proaño Osorio Alexis Nicolay , Martínez Ortiz Fabian Xavier
Published: October 2024

El presente estudio aborda la relación entre la cultura organizacional y el desempeño en los talleres mecánicos de la ciudad de Latacunga, Ecuador. El problema central radica en la falta de comprensión sobre cómo los diferentes aspectos de la cultura organizacional influyen en el rendimiento empresarial en el contexto de talleres mecánicos, un sector crucial para la economía local. El objetivo principal de la investigación es analizar y cuantificar el impacto de la cultura organizacional, desglosada en dimensiones: cooperativa, coherencia y eficacia culturales, sobre el desempeño de los talleres mecánicos. Para abordar este objetivo, se empleó la metodología PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling). Se recopiló información mediante encuestas estructuradas a propietarios y empleados de los talleres, y se analizaron diversas variables relacionadas con la cultura organizacional y el desempeño. Los resultados del análisis PLS-SEM revelaron que la eficacia cultural es la dimensión que tiene el mayor impacto positivo en el desempeño de los talleres, seguida por la coherencia cultural y la cultura cooperativa. Los coeficientes obtenidos fueron validados mediante un procedimiento de bootstrap, que confirmó la robustez y significancia estadística de los mismos. La eficacia cultural mostró un coeficiente de 0.539, indicando una relación fuerte y positiva con el desempeño, mientras que la coherencia cultural y la cultura cooperativa presentaron coeficientes de 0.227 y 0.220, respectivamente. En conclusión, los hallazgos subrayan la importancia de fortalecer la cultura organizacional como una estrategia clave para mejorar el rendimiento de los talleres mecánicos en Latacunga.
Synergistic antimicrobial potential of garlic (Allium Sativum), black cumin (Nigella Sativa), and honey against zoonotic bacteria and fungus: An in vitro study from Ethiopia
Authors: Esmael Hafiz , Mohamed Abdu , Rahman Md. Zaminur , Hossen Md. Mosharraf , Nobi Md. Ashiquen , Sobur Kazi Abdus
Published: October 2024

The emergence of antibiotic resistance and the evolution of new pathogenic strains have become significant global health challenges in the 21st century, necessitating the exploration of alternative therapeutic options. Herbal remedies, such as garlic, black cumin seed, and honey, have long been used in traditional medicine, but scientific validation of their antimicrobial potential remains crucial. This study aimed to explore the antimicrobial properties of garlic (Allium sativum), black cumin seed (Nigella sativa), and honey against bacteria and fungi. Various extraction methods, including cold pressing, Soxhlet extraction, hydrodistillation, and cold maceration, were used to obtain bioactive compounds from these natural ingredients. The antimicrobial activity of the extracts was evaluated in vitro using the disc diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), Bacillus cereus (ATCC 14579), Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922), Salmonella typhi (ATCC 19430), and Candida albicans (ATCC 10237). The results showed inhibition zones ranging from 0 to 35 mm, with black cumin oil demonstrating the highest antibacterial activity, particularly against E. coli and S. aureus. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) ranged from 6.25% to 50%. The study concluded that garlic, black cumin seed oil, and honey possess significant antimicrobial properties, either individually or in combination, suggesting their potential as natural alternatives to combat zoonotic bacterial infections and address the growing concern of drug-resistant pathogens. Further research is encouraged to explore their applications in real-world scenarios and develop new, natural antimicrobial therapies.
Campaña XXX 2019 de excavaciones arqueológicas en Pintia (Padilla de Duero/Peñafiel)
Authors: Sanz Mínguez Carlos , Rodríguez Gutiérrez Elvira
Published: October 2024

Resumen de la campaña de excavaciones de 2019 realizada sobre una zona profundamente alterada del cementerio de Las Ruedas. Con la recuperación de más de doce kilogramos de restos óseos y de abundantes materiales metálicos en posición secundaria, se puede inferir la existencia de unas cuarenta tumbas, de las que apenas quedan restos.
DNASE I IMPACT ON BREAST CELLS CO-CULTURED WITH OVARIAN CANCER CELLS: A STUDY OF CELLULAR INTERACTIONS AND VIABILITY
Authors: Turgut Coşan Didem , Çalış İbrahim Uğur
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Cell-free DNAs (cf-DNAs) are released into the bloodstream through cell apoptosis, necrosis, or active secretion, often originating from cancer cells. These cf-DNAs have been associated with cancer development and metastasis, although their precise role remains under debate. DNase I, an enzyme that degrades extracellular DNA, has shown potential to impact cf-DNAs and influence cancer progression. This study investigates the effects of ovarian cancer cells on the proliferation and viability of non-tumorigenic breast cells, with a focus on DNase I’s role.
Materials and Methods: Human ovarian cancer cells (OVCAR-3) and normal human breast cells (MCF-10A) were cultured under standard conditions (37°C, 5% CO₂). Co-culture experiments were conducted by incubating cells separately in plates and inserts, with or without DNase I, for 72 hours. Cell viability was assessed using the trypan blue exclusion test, while proliferation and adhesion were measured with an XTT assay.
Results: DNase I significantly reduced OVCAR-3 proliferation (p
A INCLUSÃO TECNOLÓGICA E O IMPACTO SOCIAL NO ÂMBITO EDUCACIONAL
Authors: Santos Leidiane Aparecida dos , Cabral Lidiane Helena Crispim , Souza Ana Carmen Oliveira de , Pinheiro Edson José , Souza Idarlene Rocha Balieiro de , Souza Obadias José Santos de , Araújo João Evânio , Guimarães Ueudison Alves
Published: October 2024

Technologies play a vital role in the modern educational system. Functioning as allies in the teaching process, they facilitate the appropriation of knowledge, especially considering that knowledge is infinite and there is always something new to learn. It is known that the school has the responsibility of guaranteeing access to knowledge, democratizing the existing cultural heritage. In this sense, schools can, through digital inclusion, form more critical, reflective citizens prepared to face social challenges. Digital inclusion, therefore, brings great benefits to the teaching and learning system. This article seeks to answer: what is the importance of digital inclusion in education? The objective is to reflect on the relevance of digital inclusion in the educational context. The methodology is bibliographic, based on several authors who discuss the topic. The results indicate that excess information can lead to unsystematized knowledge, with the school being responsible for organizing this knowledge. Thus, education and technologies must go hand in hand towards the expansion and systematization of knowledge. It is concluded that, in the information age, it is essential to use information technologies in the construction of knowledge, meeting the current needs of students amid technological advances. The inclusion of technologies in education is fundamental for meaningful learning and for increasing information among students, promoting the development of skills and social progress.
INTEGRAÇÃO DE TICS NA SALA DE AULA MELHORES PRÁTICAS E DESAFIOS
Authors: Aimone Renata Cristina Pilotti , Cabral Lidiane Helena Crispim , Souza Ana Carmen Oliveira de , Maciel Rosnele Córdova Armstrong , Souza Idarlene Rocha Balieiro de , Souza Obadias José Santos de , Santos Leidiane Aparecida dos , Guimarães Ueudison Alves
Published: October 2024

The constant changes in the educational landscape reveal a constant challenge in the classroom environment, driving educators to seek help in pedagogical resources that precisely adjust to the complex context of teaching and learning. In this fluid scenario, the use of meticulously planned teaching resources is configured as a crucial link between the educator, knowledge and the student, generating motivational stimuli that can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the learning process. This study aims, in general, to investigate traditional pedagogical resources with a particular focus on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), and has the following specific objectives: to identify activities that act as facilitators in the educational process and to examine the importance of the work of properly trained professionals. The methodology adopted was guided by a qualitative approach, which proposes an analytical investigation, supported by a bibliographic review that explores educational technologies and their relevance to the current context. The results highlight the importance of pedagogical resources, especially ICTs, as a differentiating factor in the teaching process, since they maximize the time spent on classroom activities, thus promoting a richer exchange of experiences and expanding the connection between educator and student with regard to knowledge.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS DESAFIOS DE ACESSO AOS SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE PELO SUS PARA PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICAS PORTADORAS DE CÂNCER DE MAMA:UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA.
Authors:   Rodrigo Santos Damascena, Cunha Bianca De Brito , Oliveira Carlos Eduardo Carvalho , Brito Manuella Barros , Santos Raianne Meira Silva , Santos Vanusa Costa , Carvalho Yasmin Victória Barbosa De
Published: October 2024

Breast cancer has been considered an important public health problem in Brazil, with women as the main victims, presenting several risk factors associated with them, such as genetic predisposition, lifestyle, reproductive habits and also the environment. Late diagnosis and the long wait to start treatment have led to a significant increase in mortality from this disease in women. The objective of this research was to identify and analyze, through an integrative literature review, academic productions that address the main causes, complications and challenges faced by cancer patients with breast cancer when using public health services. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 6 studies were selected from the CAPES, BVS and Scielo Periodical databases using the descriptors “Breast Cancer”, “SUS” and “Health”, with the AND operator, in the time window 2014 to 2024. Thus, it was noted that the main barrir faced by these patients is access to health services, emphasizing that the referral centers are often located in other cities and states, which results in the delay in the start of treatment.
GAMIFICAÇÃO NA EDUCAÇÃO: BENEFÍCIOS, DESAFIOS E INOVAÇÕES TECNOLÓGICAS
Authors: Silva Carina Luana da , Santos Claudia da Silva Maniçoba dos , Silva Ligia Maria oliveira da , Sousa Luana Holanda de , Gurgel Maria Rivanilda de Freitas , Gurgel Rutembergue Freitas , Castro Ruth Ce lia Freitas Gurgel de , Freire Tí lia Galgane de Oliveira
Published: October 2024

A gamificação na educação utiliza elementos de jogos, como pontos, desafios e recompensas, para engajar alunos e promover uma aprendizagem ativa e motivadora. Fundamentada em teorias de aprendizagem como o behaviorismo e o construtivismo, esta abordagem foi explorada através de uma análise de estudos de caso e literatura especializada sobre sua implementação em contextos educacionais brasileiros. Os resultados evidenciam benefícios significativos, incluindo o aumento da motivação, a melhoria da retenção do conhecimento e o desenvolvimento de habilidades socioemocionais. Contudo, foram identificados desafios, como a necessidade de capacitação docente e a integração eficaz da gamificação ao currículo existente. Observou-se que o sucesso dessa estratégia depende de um design instrucional adequado e do uso de plataformas apropriadas. Além disso, as tendências futuras indicam uma crescente incorporação de tecnologias imersivas, como realidade virtual e aumentada, ampliando ainda mais as possibilidades de aprendizagem e tornando-a mais envolvente.
Vulnerabilidade em idosos praticantes de atividade física
Authors: Menezes Trevisan Rafaela , Santos Tartari Ana Paula
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo avaliar o índice de vulnerabilidade clínico-funcional a partir da aplicação do questionário IVCF-20 e verificar se os resultados obtidos foram favoráveis ou desfavoráveis em idosos participantes de um grupo de exercícios de uma UBS localizada em Boa Ventura de São Roque-PR. Método:  A pesquisa foi realizada no setor de fisioterapia da UBS de Boa Ventura de São Roque, mediante a autorização do responsável pelo local. A amostra foi composta por 15 idosos, saudáveis, de ambos os sexos, com idade de 60 anos ou mais, praticantes de atividades físicas no grupo “Fisioação”. Foi realizada a aplicação do questionário IVCF-20, em todos os idosos participantes do grupo de exercícios, que concordaram com o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido (TCLE) e se voluntariaram a participar do estudo. Resultados: A amostra contou com 15 idosos, sendo dois homens (13,33%), e treze mulheres (86,67%). A média de idade geral dos participantes foi 66,8 anos. Os domínios que apresentaram as pontuações mais significativas foram cognição, humor e no quesito mobilidade enquadraram-se alterações na marcha, alterações na visão e audição.  Conclusão: A avaliação a partir do questionário IVCF-20, mostrou que grande parte dos participantes da pesquisa, se enquadram em robustos, com baixo risco de vulnerabilidade clínico-funcional. A prática regular de fisioterapia e do exercício físico mostrou-se eficaz para a redução dos riscos de estar em situação de fragilidade e vulnerabilidade, bem como ter uma melhor qualidade de vida.
Correlação entre Resistência Muscular Localizada e Composição Corporal em Militares
Authors: Brasil Marcos Roberto , Balbinot Rosiane
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Correlacionar a composição corporal, com ênfase no percentual de gordura, com a resistência muscular localizada superior e a potência dos membros inferiores em 17 militares. Método: Uma abordagem quantitativa, para avaliar a composição corporal, massa corporal e estatura. Realizado os testes de aptidão física, incluindo o teste abdominal de 1 minuto, o teste de salto horizontal e o teste de flexão de braços. Foi aplicado o teste t de Student para comparar as médias e utilizado a Correlação de Pearson para analisar as relações entre as variáveis. Resultados: Trazem dados significativos, como o percentual de gordura dos militares, que apresentou uma média de 9,876%, indicando um ótimo resultado. A análise de correlação de Pearson mostrou uma diferença significativa em duas áreas: a correlação entre o IMC e o percentual de gordura (r=0,642), conforme esperado, e a correlação entre o teste abdominal de 1 minuto e o teste de flexão de braços (r=0,667). Esses resultados demonstram uma conexão entre a resistência muscular localizada abdominal e a dos membros superiores. Conclusão: Os resultados confirmam a importância de um baixo percentual de gordura para otimizar a força e a resistência muscular, contribuindo para a compreensão e aprimoramento do desempenho físico em militares.
Palm Oil Crisis in India's FMCG Sector – A Sustainability Dilemma
Authors: Kishnani Namrata , Sharma Vivek
Published: October 2024

The FMCG companies in India and world over relies heavily on Palm oil as one of the core ingredients is going through difficult times. Oil Palm plantations have resulted in phenomenal ecological damage and biodiversity in southeast Asian countries which played a significant role in socio-economic development of the local community earlier. The supply chain disruptions along with pressing environmental or social concerns have negatively affected the balance sheets of Indian FMCG companies who was already under the strain of foreign currency fluctuations due to high import dependency. The government has initiated multiple programs under National Mission on Edible Oil to develop prospective solutions to resolve the crisis through sustainable palm oil agricultural practices as supporting environmental norms yet profitable outlook for self-consumption, leveraging government subsidies, inputs and technology through research and knowledge transfer. The study suggests the best competitive strategic measures which can be adopted.
The Relationship Between Academic Advising and Student Motivation on the Persistence of Freshman Exploratory Studies Students
Authors:   , Fares Marlene
Published: October 2024

Academic advising is associated with increased student retention and academic success. The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to investigate a relationship with the student-advisor relationship and locus of control as an essential variable to understand Exploratory Studies students’ success. This study investigated the influence of the advising relationship with Exploratory Studies students and their locus of control as it impacts their overall retention and persistence. Based on Kutztown University (KU) institutional data sources, over 9 percent of freshmen Exploratory Studies students fail at least one course in their first semester at KU. In addition to satisfaction with advising and the student-advisor relationship being a predictive measure of students’ intent to persist, this study examined whether locus of control was a predictor of Exploratory Studies students’ academic success. This research was guided by the theoretical framework of Tinto's (1975) model of student departure and Astin's (1985) theory of student involvement. The results of this study suggest that both the academic advising experience in association with Exploratory Studies students’ motivation, impacts their persistence beyond their first-year in college. The students' experiences and involvement, specifically in their first year of college, influence their persistence or departure as a reflection of their success or failure. Student engagement is a variable in student retention, and therefore student's interaction with their academic advisor results in the probability of first-year persistence for Exploratory Studies students.
The New Normal and Academic Libraries: Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Ojobor Rebecca
Published: October 2024

The paper explored the new normal in the context of academic libraries, focusing on both challenges and opportunities. It aims to identify innovative technologies for library adaptation to the new normal, examine the difficulties in implementing these technologies in library services, and propose potential solutions to these challenges. A literature-based approach was adopted to explore how libraries can leverage advanced technology to adapt to the new normal. The findings highlighted the importance of evaluating library service delivery in developing countries to promote awareness of technological advancements and ensure the sustainable efficiency of library services in the post-pandemic era. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the use and popularity of technological advancements in organizations have risen sharply. Libraries and librarians had to adapt to the new normal as the pandemic disrupted traditional organizational methods. For Recommendation, the study suggests that libraries in less developed countries should focus on developing human capacity, promote self-improvement among librarians, and collaborate with libraries in developed countries to update skills.