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Enhancing women's empowerment as an effective strategy to improve food security in rural Bangladesh: a pathway to achieving SDG-2
Authors: Sarker Tanwne , Roy Rana , Yeasmin Sabina , Asaduzzaman Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Introduction

Women play an important role in maintaining household food security; unfortunately, their food security is frequently neglected. This type of phenomenon has become common in developing nations such as Bangladesh, particularly in its rural areas. The objective of this study is to investigate the variables that lead to the empowerment of rural women and its impact on their food security. In acknowledging women's significant contribution to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG-2)- Zero Hunger, this study investigates how access to resources, social support, and policy perceptions impact women's empowerment and food security.

Methods

A total of 480 rural women from the southern part of Bangladesh were questioned, and their responses were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling.

Results

We found that access to resources, social support, and policy perceptions explain 74% of women's empowerment variance and women's empowerment explains 70% variance of women's food security. Access to resources and social support has significant positive impacts on women's empowerment. However, policy perceptions have a positive but not significant impact on women's empowerment. We also observed that women's empowerment significantly improved their food security.

Practical implications

To empower women and improve their food security, the accessibility of resources and support from social networks must be improved. The study emphasizes the importance of strengthening the government's policies, which aim to improve the livelihood conditions of vulnerable people through regular monitoring to overcome underlying obstacles. Our study offers empirical data that policymakers can use to address complex food affordability and security challenges during global crises, enabling the achievement of SDG-2 in rural areas of Bangladesh and similar societies.
The Potential Role of the Leucocyte Immunoglobulin-Like Receptors in Kidney Transplant Rejection: A Mini Review
Authors: Palvair Jovanne , Farhat Imane , Chaintreuil Mélanie , Dal Zuffo Ludivine , Messager Lennie , Tinel Claire , Lamarthée Baptiste
Published: July 2024

Antibody-mediated rejection (ABMR) remains one of the main causes of long-term graft failure after kidney transplantation, despite the development of powerful immunosuppressive therapy. A detailed understanding of the complex interaction between recipient-derived immune cells and the allograft is therefore essential. Until recently, ABMR mechanisms were thought to be solely caused by adaptive immunity, namely, by anti-human leucocyte antigen (HLA) donor-specific antibody. However recent reports support other and/or additive mechanisms, designating monocytes/macrophages as innate immune contributors of ABMR histological lesions. In particular, in mouse models of experimental allograft rejection, monocytes/macrophages are readily able to discriminate non-self via paired immunoglobulin receptors (PIRs) and thus accelerate rejection. The human orthologs of PIRs are leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptors (LILRs). Among those, LILRB3 has recently been reported as a potential binder of HLA class I molecules, shedding new light on LILRB3 potential as a myeloid mediator of allograft rejection. In this issue, we review the current data on the role of LILRB3 and discuss the potential mechanisms of its biological functions.
Fatigue Life Prediction for 2060 Aluminium–Lithium Alloy with Impact Damage
Authors: Li Lei , Li Xiongfei , Zhan Zhixin , Hu Weiping , Meng Qingchun
Published: July 2024

The paper investigates the issue of post-impact fatigue damage of the 2060 aluminium–lithium alloy, a representative material of third-generation aluminium–lithium alloys extensively employed in the fuselage of C919 aircraft due to its notable attributes of high specific stiffness and strength. Initial impact damage is identified utilizing a residual stress–strain field obtained from a quasi-static simulation. Then, the continuum damage mechanics approach is applied to predict the fatigue life of the impacted 2060 aluminium–lithium alloy plates accounting for the combined effects of residual stress, plastic damage, and fatigue loading. A comparative analysis between calculated and experimental results is conducted to validate the efficacy of the proposed methodology.
Detection of Straw Coverage under Conservation Tillage Based on an Improved Mask Regional Convolutional Neural Network (Mask R-CNN)
Authors: Shao Yuanyuan , Guan Xianlu , Xuan Guantao , Liu Hang , Li Xiaoteng , Gu Fengwei , Hu Zhichao
Published: July 2024

Conservation tillage, a crucial method for protecting soil fertility, depends heavily on maintaining adequate straw coverage. The current method of straw coverage detection relies primarily on manual measurement, which is both time-consuming and laborious. This paper introduces a novel straw coverage detection approach based on an improved mask regional convolutional neural network (Mask R-CNN) algorithm. Several images of wheat straw-covered fields were taken, and the dataset was augmented using techniques like image inversion, contrast enhancement, Gaussian noise addition, and translation after cropping the original images. These fields use a crop rotation cycle of wheat and corn. Subsequently, the straw images were annotated using the Labelme annotation tool to obtain the available straw instance segmentation dataset. The Mask R-CNN algorithm was improved by refining the mask generation network structure through a multi-feature fusion strategy, which interweaves features from both the encoder and the mask generation network, enhancing the model’s ability to capture detailed and shape information of the straw. Lastly, using the mask information output by the improved Mask R-CNN algorithm, the straw coverage was calculated by counting the proportion of pixels within each segmented region. In the results, compared to the original Mask R-CNN algorithm, our improved Mask R-CNN algorithm achieved an average improvement of 7.8% in segmentation accuracy, indicating that the improved Mask R-CNN algorithm offers superior segmentation performance. Thus, the new algorithm can achieve straw coverage detection with higher accuracy and can provide a reference for other agricultural applications.
The Impact of Vp-Porin, an Outer Membrane Protein, on the Biological Characteristics and Virulence of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus
Authors: Che Jinyuan , Fang Qitong , Hu Shaojie , Liu Binghong , Wang Lei , Fang Xiu , Li Lekang , Luo Tuyan , Bao Baolong
Published: July 2024

Porins are crucial proteins located in the outer membrane that directly influence antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and virulence in bacteria. In this study, a porin gene (Vp-porin) was cloned in V. parahaemolyticus, and the function of Vp-Porin in biological characteristics and virulence was investigated. The results of sequence analysis showed that Vp-Porin is highly conserved in Vibrio spp., and the predicted 3D structure showed it could form a 20-strand transmembrane β-barrel domian. Membrane permeabilization provides evidence that the membrane integrity of ∆Vp-porin was damaged and the sensitivity to tetracycline, polymyxin B, rifampicin and cephalothin of ∆Vp-porin obviously increased. In addition, loss of Vp-porin damaged motility due to downregulated flagellar synthesis. In addition, ∆Vp-porin exhibited attenuated cytotoxicity to Tetrahymena. The relative survival rate of Tetrahymena infection with ∆Vp-porin was 86%, which is much higher than that with WT (49%). Taken together, the results of this study indicate that Vp-Porin in V. parahaemolyticus plays various roles in biological characteristics in membrane integrity, antimicrobial resistance and motility and contributes to virulence.
Study on the Shear Behaviors and Capacity of Double-Sided Concrete-Encased Composite Steel Plate Shear Walls by Experiment and Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Wang Xintao , Qi Yi , Wang Huafei , Chen Dingxin
Published: July 2024

Concrete-encased composite plate shear walls (C-PSW/CEs) can realize the in-plane shear yielding of infill steel plate with the buckling restrained from the concrete panel. Concrete panels also additionally resist portions of lateral loading in C-PSW/CEs, whereby the shear stiffness and strength of the C-PSW/CE are improved. However, research on the in-plane behaviors of concrete panels and the interactions between structural elements is limited. In this paper, the mechanical characteristics and the interactions and the shear resistances of C-PSW/CEs with double-sided concrete encasements were studied. First, the effects of concrete thickness on the damage process, steel plate buckling, and shear resistances of C-PSW/CEs under lateral loading were tested. Then, finite element analyses of the internal forces of the horizontal and inclined cross-sections and the shear force–drift ratio responses of C-PSW/CEs were undertaken with the extended finite element method (XFEM) to simulate the cracking behaviors of concrete panels. A shear force–drift ratio model based on mechanics was developed by considering the lateral load resistances of concrete panels and their effects on steel plates in C-PSW/CEs.
Comment on Levitt et al. Approach to Decompensated Right Heart Failure in the Acute Setting. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 869
Authors: Brea Carolina , Freeh Ellen , Prats Michael I.
Published: July 2024

We read with great interest the article titled “Approach to Decompensated Right Heart Failure in the Acute Setting” [...]
A Novel Method for Analyzing Sandbar Distribution in Shelf-Type Tidal Deltas Using Sediment Dynamic Simulation
Authors: Tang Mingming , Xiong Sichen , Zhang Qian , Hong Ruifeng , Peng Chenyang , Xie Rong
Published: July 2024

Shallow marine shelf sedimentation is a hot and difficult topic in today’s reservoir sedimentology research, and it is widely present in the world. The shallow marine shelf sedimentation is not only affected by complex hydrodynamic effects such as tides and waves, but also controlled by bottom tectonic features, forming a complex and varied sedimentation pattern. During the Middle Jurassic period, the northern part of West Siberian Basin was characterized by a shallow marine shelf sedimentary environment. In the central reion of this basin, a typical tectonic uplift zone developed, forming a tectonic background of “one uplift zone between two depressions”. Simultaneously, the dominant influence of tides in the shallow marine shelf environment facilitated the formation of a typical shelf-type tidal delta sedimentation system in the Jurassic strata of the northern part of West Siberian Basin. This sedimentation constitutes a significant natural gas reservoir, and it is important to investigate the sedimentary evolution of shelf-type tidal deltas and to clarify the internal structure and distribution of sedimentary sand bodies and interlayers in shelf-type tidal deltas, which is the basis for the fine development of this type of reservoir. This paper takes the Jurassic strata in the Y region of northern part of West Siberian Basin as the research object, and conducts numerical simulation based on sedimentary dynamics for the shelf-type tidal delta sedimentation formed under the tectonic background of “one uplift zone between two depressions”. In addition, tidal amplitude and initial water level were selected for different hydrodynamic factors to study the main controlling factors of shelf-type tidal delta sedimentation. The simulation results show that tidal amplitude is positively correlated with three-dimensional configuration characteristic parameters of the sedimentary sand bodies, and the development of tidal bars becomes more and more limited as the initial water level increases. This paper systematically investigates the sedimentary evolution of shelf-type tidal delta under the tectonic background of “one uplift zone between two depressions” by the sedimentary dynamics method, which deepens the understanding of the shelf-type tidal delta sedimentation process and provides a new thinking for the development of this sedimentary reservoir type (School of Geosciences China University of Petroleum (East China)).
Towards Refined Autism Screening: A Fuzzy Logic Approach with a Focus on Subtle Diagnostic Challenges
Authors: Smith Philip , Greenfield Sarah
Published: July 2024

This study explores the creation and testing of a Fuzzy Inferencing System for automating preliminary referrals for autism diagnosis, utilizing membership functions aligned with the Autism Quotient 10-item questionnaire. Validated across three distinct datasets, the system demonstrated perfect accuracy in deterministic settings and an overall accuracy of 92.91% in a broad fuzzy dataset. The use of Fuzzy Logic reflects the complex and variable nature of autism diagnosis, suggesting its potential applicability in this field. While the system effectively categorized clear referral and non-referral scenarios, it faced challenges in accurately identifying cases requiring a second opinion. These results indicate the need for further refinement to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of preliminary autism screenings, pointing to future avenues for improving the system’s performance. The motivation behind this study is to address the diagnostic gap for high-functioning adults whose symptoms present in a more neurotypical manner. Many current deep learning approaches for diagnosing autism focus on quantitative datasets like fMRI and facial expressions, often overlooking behavioral traits. However, autism diagnosis still heavily relies on long histories and multi-stakeholder information from parents, teachers, doctors and behavioral experts. This research addresses the challenge of creating an automated system that can handle the nuances and variability inherent in ASD symptoms. The theoretical innovation lies in the novel application of Fuzzy Logic to interpret these subtle diagnostic indicators, providing a more systematic approach compared to traditional methods. By bridging the gap between subjective clinical evaluations and objective computational techniques, this study aims to enhance the preliminary screening process for ASD.
Lattice Matching and Microstructure of the Aromatic Amide Fatty Acid Salts Nucleating Agent on the Crystallization Behavior of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate
Authors: Zhao Tianjiao , Lin Fuhua , Dong Yapeng , Wang Meizhen , Ning Dingyi , Hao Xinyu , Hao Jialiang , Zhang Yanli , Zhou Dan , Zhao Yuying , Luo Jun , Lu Jingqiong , Wang Bo
Published: July 2024

To solve the decrease in the crystallization, mechanical and thermal properties of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) during mechanical recycling, the aromatic amide fatty acid salt nucleating agents Na-4-ClBeAmBe, Na-4-ClBeAmGl and Na-4-ClAcAmBe were synthesized and the rPET/nucleating agent blend was prepared by melting blending. The molecular structure, the thermal stability, the microstructure and the crystal structure of the nucleating agent were characterized in detail. The differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) result indicated that the addition of the nucleating agent improved the crystallization temperature and accelerated the crystallization rate of the rPET. The nucleation efficiencies (NE) of the Na-4-ClBeAmBe, Na-4-ClBeAmGl and Na-4-ClAcAmBe were increased by 87.2%, 87.3% and 41.7% compared with rPET which indicated that Na-4-ClBeAmBe and Na-4-ClBeAmGl, with their long-strip microstructures, were more conducive to promoting the nucleation of rPET. The equilibrium melting points (Tm0) of rPET/Na-4-ClBeAmBe, rPET/Na-4-ClBeAmGl and rPET/Na-4-ClAcAmBe were increased by 11.7 °C, 18.6 °C and 1.9 °C compared with rPET, which illustrated that the lower mismatch rate between rPET and Na-4-ClBeAmGl (0.8% in b-axis) caused Na-4-ClBeAmGl to be the most capable in inducing the epitaxial crystallization and orient growth along the b-axis direction of the rPET. The small angle X-ray diffraction (SAXS) result proved this conclusion. Meanwhile, the addition of Na-4-ClBeAmGl caused the clearest increase in the rPET of its flexural strength and heat-distortion temperature (HDT) at 20.4% and 46.7%.
Equilibrium Values for the Si-H Bond Length and Equilibrium Structures of Silyl Iodide and Halosilylenes
Authors: Demaison Jean , Liévin Jacques
Published: July 2024

The equilibrium structures of silyl iodide, SiH3I, and silylene halides, SiHX (X = F, Cl, Br, I), were determined by using the mixed regression method, where approximate values of the rotational constants are supplemented by the structural parameters of a different origin. For this goal, it is shown that the r(Si-H) bond length can be determined by using the isolated SiH stretching frequency and that an accurate estimation of the bond angles is obtained by an MP2 calculation with a basis set of triple zeta quality. To check the accuracy of the experimental structures, they were also optimized by means of all electron CCSD(T) calculations using basis sets of quadruple zeta quality.
Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Encapsulating a Benzoxanthene Derivative in a Model of the Human Blood–Brain Barrier: Modulation of Angiogenic Parameters and Inflammation in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-Stimulated Angiogenesis
Authors: Greco Giuliana , Agafonova Aleksandra , Cosentino Alessia , Cardullo Nunzio , Muccilli Vera , Puglia Carmelo , Anfuso Carmelina Daniela , Sarpietro Maria Grazia , Lupo Gabriella
Published: July 2024

Lignans, a class of secondary metabolites found in plants, along with their derivatives, exhibit diverse pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiangiogenic ones. Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing ones, is a crucial process for cancer growth and development. Several studies have elucidated the synergistic relationship between angiogenesis and inflammation in various inflammatory diseases, highlighting a correlation between inflammation and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-induced angiogenesis. Thus, the identification of novel molecules capable of modulating VEGF effects presents promising prospects for developing therapies aimed at stabilizing, reversing, or even arresting disease progression. Lignans often suffer from low aqueous solubility and, for their use, encapsulation in a delivery system is needed. In this research, a bioinspired benzoxantene has been encapsulated in solid lipid nanoparticles that have been characterized for their pharmacotechnical properties and their thermotropic behavior. The effects of these encapsulated nanoparticles on angiogenic parameters and inflammation in VEGF-induced angiogenesis were evaluated using human brain microvascular endothelial cells (HBMECs) as a human blood–brain barrier model.
Insights into the Versatility of Using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry in Antibacterial Research
Authors: Krüger David , Matshwele James T. P. , Mukhtar Muhammad Dauda , Baecker Daniel
Published: July 2024

The ongoing development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a global challenge. Research in that field is thus necessary. Analytical techniques are required for such a purpose. From this perspective, the focus was on atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Although it is old, AAS often offers unexpected potential. Of course, this should be exploited. The aim was therefore to demonstrate the versatility of the technique in antibacterial research. This is illustrated by various examples of its practical application. AAS can be used, for example, to confirm the identity of antibacterial compounds, for purity controls, or to quantify the antibiotics in pharmaceutical preparations. The latter allowed analysis without laborious sample preparation and without interference from other excipients. In addition, AAS can help elucidate the mode of action or resistance mechanisms. In this context, quantifying the accumulation of the antibiotic drug in the cell of (resistant) bacteria appears to play an important role. The general application of AAS is not limited to metal-containing drugs, but also enables the determination of some organic chemical antibiotics. Altogether, this perspective presents a range of applications for AAS in antibacterial research, intending to raise awareness of the method and may thus contribute to the fight against resistance.
Anti-Inflammatory, Antidiabetic, and Antioxidant Properties of Extracts Prepared from Pinot Noir Grape Marc, Free and Incorporated in Porous Silica-Based Supports
Authors: Deaconu Mihaela , Abduraman Anil , Brezoiu Ana-Maria , Sedky Nada K. , Ioniță Simona , Matei Cristian , Ziko Laila , Berger Daniela
Published: July 2024

This study presents properties of hydroethanolic extracts prepared from Pinot Noir (PN) grape pomace through conventional, ultrasound-assisted or solvothermal extraction. The components of the extracts were identified by HPLC. The total content of polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and condensed tannins, as well as antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of extracts were evaluated using UV-vis spectroscopy. All extracts were rich in phenolic compounds, proving a good radical scavenging activity. The extract obtained by conventional extraction at 80 °C showed the best α-glucosidase inhibitory activity close to that of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate. To improve the chemical stability of polyphenols, the chosen extract was incorporated in porous silica-based supports: amine functionalized silica (MCM-NH2), fucoidan-coated amine functionalized silica (MCM-NH2-Fuc), MCM-41, and diatomite. The PN extract exhibited moderate activity against Gram-positive S. aureus (MIC = 156.25 μg/mL) better than against Gram-negative E. coli (MIC = 312.5 μg/mL). The biocompatibility of PN extract, free and incorporated in MCM-NH2 and MCM-NH2-Fuc, was assessed on RAW 264.7 mouse macrophage cells, and the samples showcased a good cytocompatibility at 10 µg/mL concentration. At this concentration, PN and PN@MCM-NH2-Fuc reduced the inflammation by inhibiting NO production. The anti-inflammatory potential against COX and LOX enzymes of selected samples was evaluated and compared with that of Indomethacin and Zileuton, respectively. The best anti-inflammatory activity was observed when PN extract was loaded on MCM-NH2-Fuc support.
Identification of 3-((4-Hydroxyphenyl)amino)propanoic Acid Derivatives as Anticancer Candidates with Promising Antioxidant Properties
Authors: Kavaliauskas Povilas , Grybaitė Birutė , Sapijanskaite-Banevič Birute , Anusevičius Kazimieras , Jonuškienė Ilona , Stankevičienė Rima , Petraitienė Rūta , Petraitis Vidmantas , Grigalevičiūtė Ramunė , Meškinytė Edita , Stankevičius Rolandas , Mickevičius Vytautas
Published: July 2024

Various cancer-associated morbidities remain a growing global health challenge, resulting in a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide due to high mortality rates and a frequent lack of novel therapeutic options for advanced and localized disease. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an important role in cancer pathogenesis and response to chemotherapeutics; therefore, it is crucial to develop novel compounds with both antioxidant and anticancer activity. In this study, a series of previously reported 3-((4-hydroxyphenyl)amino)propanoic acid derivatives (compounds 1–36) were evaluated for their anticancer and antioxidant activities. Compounds 12, 20–22, and 29 were able to reduce A549 cell viability by 50% and suppress A549 cell migration in vitro. These compounds also showed favorable cytotoxicity properties towards noncancerous Vero cells. The most promising candidate, compound 20, exhibited potent antioxidant properties in the DPPH radical scavenging assay. These results demonstrate that 3-((4-hydroxyphenyl)amino)propanoic acid could be further explored as an attractive scaffold for the development of novel anticancer and antioxidant candidates.
Ultra-Sensitive Simultaneous Detection of Dopamine and Acetaminophen over Hollow Porous AuAg Alloy Nanospheres
Authors: Li Menghua , Liu Xinzheng , Sun Changhui , Cao Xiaorong , Zhang Yuanyuan , Hou Linrui , Yang Hongxiao , Xu Caixia
Published: July 2024

Hollow porous AuAg nanospheres (AuAg HPNSs) were obtained through a simple solvothermal synthesis, complemented by a dealloying strategy. The hollow interior, open pore voids, and integral interconnected skeleton shell in AuAg HPNSs are beneficial for providing sufficient electrolyte diffusion and contacts, abundant active sites, and efficient electron transport. This specific structure and the favorable alloy synergism contribute to the superior electrocatalytic activity toward dopamine (DA) and acetaminophen (AC). AuAg HPNSs show high sensitivity, good selectivity, excellent sensing durability, and outstanding repeatability for amperometric assays of AC and DA. In particular, the AuAg-based sensors achieve effective ultrasensitive simultaneous analyses of AC and DA, exhibiting the characteristics of the wide linear range and low detection limit. With their prominent electrocatalytic activity and simple preparation methods, AuAg HPNSs present broad application prospects for constructing a highly responsive electrochemical sensing system.
Odor Fingerprinting of Chitosan and Source Identification of Commercial Chitosan: HS-GC-IMS, Multivariate Statistical Analysis, and Tracing Path Study
Authors: Guo Jin-Shuang , Lu Gang , Song Fu-Lai , Meng Ming-Yu , Song Yu-Hao , Ma Hao-Nan , Xie Xin-Rui , Zhu Yi-Jia , He Song , Li Xue-Bo
Published: July 2024

Chitosan samples were prepared from the shells of marine animals (crab and shrimp) and the cell walls of fungi (agaricus bisporus and aspergillus niger). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was used to detect their molecular structures, while headspace-gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) was employed to analyze their odor composition. A total of 220 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including esters, ketones, aldehydes, etc., were identified as the odor fingerprinting components of chitosan for the first time. A principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that chitosan could be effectively identified and classified based on its characteristic VOCs. The sum of the first three principal components explained 87% of the total variance in original information. An orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis (OPLS-DA) model was established for tracing and source identification purposes, demonstrating excellent performance with fitting indices R2X = 0.866, R2Y = 0.996, Q2 = 0.989 for independent variable fitting and model prediction accuracy, respectively. By utilizing OPLS-DA modeling along with a heatmap-based tracing path study, it was found that 29 VOCs significantly contributed to marine chitosan at a significance level of VIP > 1.00 (p < 0.05), whereas another set of 20 VOCs specifically associated with fungi chitosan exhibited notable contributions to its odor profile. These findings present a novel method for identifying commercial chitosan sources, which can be applied to ensure biological safety in practical applications.
Strategies for Safe Transurethral Injections of Botulinum Toxin into the Bladder Wall
Authors: Oelke Matthias
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Transurethral injections into the bladder wall with botulinum toxin are an established treatment for refractory overactive bladder or detrusor overactivity. With the current injection technique, an average of approx. 18% and up to 40% of botulinum toxin is injected next to the bladder wall, potentially causing reduced efficacy or non-response. The article aims to evaluate the reasons for incorrect injections and propose strategies for complete delivery of the entire botulinum toxin fluid into the bladder wall. Material and Methods: Unstructured literature search and narrative review of the literature. Results: Incorrect injection of botulinum toxin fluid next to the bladder wall is caused by pushing the injection needle too deep and through the bladder wall. Bladder wall thickness decreases with increasing bladder filling and has a thickness of less than 2 mm beyond 100 mL in healthy individuals. Ultrasound imaging of the bladder wall before botulinum toxin injection can verify bladder wall thickness in individual patients. Patient movements during the injection therapy increase the chance of incorrect placement of the needle tip. Conclusions: Based on the literature search, it is helpful and recommended to (1) perform pretreatment ultrasound imaging of the bladder to estimate bladder wall thickness and to adjust the injection depth accordingly, (2) fill the bladder as low as possible, ideally below 100 mL, (3) use short needles, ideally 2 mm, and (4) provide sufficient anesthesia and pain management to avoid patient movements during the injection therapy.
Pengaruh Guided Imagery terhadap Tingkat Depresi pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus
Authors: Patrayana I Made Tantri , Candra I Wayan , Sumirta I Nengah , Harini I Gusti Ayu , Ari Kresna Dewi Ni Luh Gede
Published: July 2024

Diabetes melitus is a dangerous health problem and is still listed as a cause of death in the world. Patients with diabetes melitus are at high risk of experiencing depression and ultimately worsening self-care. Therefore psychological treatment is carried out, one of which is guided imagery.The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of guided imagery on depression in diabetes melitus patients at UPTD Health Center I South Denpasar in 2023. This study used a pre-experimental  method with a one-group pre-post test design. The sampling technique used non-probability purposive sampling with a sample of 32 people. The research instrument used the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II).Data analysis technique using the wilcoxon signed rank test. The results showed that the level of depression in patients with diabetes melitus before being given guided imagery, most of the patients experienced moderate depression, 17 people (53,1%) then the level of depression in patients with diabetes melitus after being given guided imagery showed that most patients with diabetes melitus experienced mild depression, numbering 24 people (75.0%). After being analyzed, the results obtained were p-value = 0.003 (p 0.050). The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant effect of guided imagery on depression in diabetes melitus patients at UPTD Health Center I South Denpasar in 2023.
Snakehead Fish, Channa striata (Bloch, 1973), Protein Concentrate: Excellent Recovery of Fish-Based Albumin Source and Its Possible Application for Sperm Capacitation
Authors: SETIAWAN HARIS ,   Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, INTANON MONTIRA , CHUMMITRI PHONGSAKORN , SRINGARM KORAWAN , SATHANAWONGS ANUCHA
Published: July 2024

Snakehead fish protein concentrate (SFC) shows promising recovery of excellent protein content that has broad potential applications, including the future use of its albumin content as a sperm capacitation promoter. However, the quantity of snakehead fish albumin recovered depends on several variables, including the habitat in which the fish thrives, extraction procedures, and the assay employed. To optimise the albumin content retrieved from snakehead fish flesh with more reliable results, multiple protein extraction methods were undertaken through the protein concentrate preparation and analysed using the Bromocresol purple (BCP) albumin assay. Total soluble protein (TSP), albumin level, and albumin proportion were recovered at a significant reduction in an acid solvent when exposed to up to 50 °C heating compared to extractions undertaken without heating. Moreover, the small number of protein bands identified indicates that the combination of acid solvent and heating treatment was similarly damaging. In this study, we detected the presence of albumin in SFC at 32 %, the highest percentage ever recorded employing the BCP assay, following extraction with water solvent without thermal treatment. Using SDS-PAGE and densitometric analysis, the identified putative albumin-related bands from the two major bands at 40 kDa and 47 kDa, containing respective proportions of 57 % and 16 % of the total protein loaded. Although this exploratory work requires additional analysis and purification steps, further research employing the SFC is worth identifying its ability and how this alternative albumin source can replace serum albumin to modulate the capacitation process in mammalian sperm.
Ensemble machine learning algorithm for diabetes prediction in Maiduguri, Borno State
Authors: Dada Emmanuel Gbenga
Published: July 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood, known as hyperglycemia, that can result in multiple problems within the body. The World Health Organisation (WHO) data for 2021 reveals a substantial increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), with the number of cases rising from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Between 2000 and 2019, there was a 3% increase in mortality rates associated with diabetes, categorised by age. In 2019, DM caused the deaths of more than 2 million people. These concerning figures clearly necessitate an immediate response. An alarming incidence of diabetes among the population of Maiduguri and Borno State inspired this investigation. This research proposed stacking ensemble learning approach to predict the rate of occurrence of diabetes cases in Maiduguri. The paper used different types of regression models to predict the occurrences of diabetes cases in Maiduguri over time. These models included adaptive boosting regression (Adaboost), gradient boosting regression (GBOOST), random forest regression (RFR), ordinary least square regression (OLS), least absolute shrinkage selection operator regression (LASSO), and ridge regression (RIDGE). The performance indicators studied in this work are root mean square (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and mean square error (MSE). These metrics were used to assess the effectiveness of both the machine learning and proposed Stacking Ensemble Learning (SEL) approaches. Performance metrics considered in this study are root mean square (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and mean square error (MSE), which were used to evaluate the performance of the machine learning and the proposed Stacking Ensemble Learning (SEL) technique. Experimental results revealed that SEL is a better predictor compared to other machine learning approaches considered in this work with an RMSE of 0.0493; a MSE of 0.0024; and a MAE of 0.0349. It is hoped that this research will help government officials understand the threat of diabetes and take the necessary mitigation actions.
fundamentação dos direitos humanos: tradições teóricas e aproximação ontológica
Authors: Araujo Luís Guilherme Nascimento de , Gorczevski Clovis
Published: July 2024

O objetivo deste estudo é, num primeiro momento, abordar as bases históricas e filosóficas das tradições teóricas dominantes nos discursos de direitos humanos, a saber, a europeia, a anglo-saxã e a norte-americana. Posteriormente, busca-se oferecer uma fundamentação dos direitos humanos como categoria de base ontológica, que é afirmada a partir das particularidades do ser social como ser automediador através do trabalho e na dinamicidade imanente das suas relações como ser histórico. A pesquisa foi elaborada por meio da técnica teórico-conceitual, com procedimento bibliográfico.
homem para todas as estações: irracionalismo e neokantismo na sociologia de Max Weber
Authors: Beltrão Gabriel Magalhães
Published: July 2024

A sociologia de Max Weber emerge em uma Alemanha em que o irracionalismo era uma perspectiva ideológica muito forte. Deste ambiente intelectual marcado pelo pessimismo cultural (Löwy) o sociólogo de Heidelberg não passou incólume: na esteira de Georg Lukács, busca-se apresentar neste artigo as raízes irracionalistas do pensamento weberiano, sua conexão com o universo ideológico profundamente subjetivista e fatalista da Alemanha na fase imperialista. Entretanto, tais raízes do pensamento de Weber não se desenvolveram a ponto de o impedir de erigir uma epistemologia que enaltece a razão e a ciência, afastando-se em certa medida, do pensamento mítico e escapista do irracionalismo alemão. O autor é apresentado como uma bela síntese da “Cabeça de Janus” que caracteriza o pensamento burguês da decadência (Coutinho), um “homem para todas as estações” (Mészáros), capaz de sintetizar no seu corpus teórico o irracionalismo e a razão lógico-formal, o niilismo e a resignação heroica da vida na sociabilidade burguesa.
tradição marxista na formação em Serviço Social na Universidade Federal do Piauí
Authors: Pereira Sofia Laurentino Barbosa
Published: July 2024

Analisa-se a influência da tradição marxista na formação profissional no curso de graduação em Serviço Social da Universidade Federal do Piauí, nas quatro propostas curriculares implantadas na trajetória do curso, de 1976 a 2012. Trata-se de um estudo de caráter bibliográfico e documental, pautado no método dialético crítico, que analisa currículos, programas de disciplinas, relatórios, trabalhos de conclusão de curso, dissertações, teses etc. O estudo contribui com a literatura sobre os fundamentos do Serviço Social e sua interlocução com o pensamento social de Marx, revelando as tendências teórico-metodológicas, as direções e os projetos de profissão e de sociedade construídos nos processos formativos no percurso histórico do curso da UFPI.
Unidades de Conservação e as contribuições da Revista Brasileira de Educação Ambiental
Authors: Silva Alex Antonio da , Navas Celeste
Published: July 2024

Em 2024, a Revista Brasileira de Educação Ambiental (RevBEA) completa 20 anos de lançamento. Para comemorar esse marco e homenagear a revista, realizou-se um estudo de revisão por meio do mapeamento um complexo repertório de artigos, publicados na RevBEA, sobre o tema Unidades de Conservação. Esse estudo teve como objetivo verificar sob quais perspectivas o tema Unidades de Conservação tem sido pesquisado e publicado na RevBEA. Para tanto, utilizou-se a metodologia de revisão sistemática do tipo estado do conhecimento. No total, foram mapeados 20 artigos, averiguando-se os aspectos relacionadas as UCs que abordavam. A maioria dos artigos inventariados enfatizam a aplicação da Educação Ambiental, de tendência crítica, nas Unidades de Conservação. No entanto, outros temas associados as Unidades de Conservação também foram abordados como saúde, conexão com a natureza, conflitos fundiários, ecoturismo e bioética.
Desafios e estratégias na Educação Ambiental do ensino médio brasileiro: uma revisão bibliográfica (2014-2023)
Authors: Melo Henrique Emmanuel Cavalcante de
Published: July 2024

Esta revisão bibliográfica aborda a Educação Ambiental (EA) em escolas de Ensino Médio no Brasil, com base em artigos da Revista Brasileira de Educação Ambiental. Os estudos exploram diversas dimensões da EA, destacando a percepção e o conhecimento dos alunos sobre temas como resíduos sólidos, combustíveis e solos. Os artigos investigam como os alunos percebem questões ambientais e a eficácia de programas educativos. Avaliam o conhecimento sobre gestão de resíduos e o impacto dos combustíveis, além de explorar o uso do cinema como ferramenta educativa. Propõem estratégias pedagógicas inovadoras e abordagens integradas entre EA e saúde. Os resultados revelam desafios e oportunidades na prática da EA, enfatizando a necessidade de estratégias educativas mais contextuais para promover uma consciência ambiental crítica entre os estudantes.
Manifestações neurológicas da COVID-19: uma investigação sobre o papel do neurotropismo viral
Authors: Fernandes Praseres Ericeira Sabrina Maria , De Mesquita Santos Rayrane Jesus , Ferreira de Sousa Luis Artur , Dos Santos Ferreira Hivylla Lorrana , Lima Lobato Luis Felipe
Published: July 2024

Introdução. A pandemia da COVID-19 desencadeou uma crise sanitária com mais de 700 milhões de infectados e 7 milhões de óbitos. Hoje, compreende-se que os impactos da pandemia ultrapassam o sistema respiratório, abrangendo uma diversidade de manifestações clínicas sistêmicas, incluindo o sistema nervoso. Objetivo. Realizar uma revisão científica de literatura com o intuito de elucidar a capacidade de infecção neurológica do SARS-CoV-2 bem como avaliar as manifestações neurológicas provocadas pela COVID-19. Método. Revisão de literatura de caráter integrativo com estudos publicados entre 2020 e 2023 obtidos nas plataformas Pubmed e Elsevier. Foram empregados os seguintes descritores: SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, sistema nervoso, manifestações neurológicas e neurotropismo. Resultados. As principais manifestações obtidas, foram no sistema nervoso central: cefaleia, encefalopatia, encefalite e acidente vascular cerebral (AVC). Sistema nervoso periférico: anosmia, ageusia, disgeusia, síndrome de Guillain-Barré (SGB) e hiposmia. Destaca-se também sintomas neuropsicológicos que foram desenvolvidos após infecção: irritabilidade, ansiedade, distúrbios do sono, instabilidade emocional, baixo ânimo, perda de memória e depressão, bem como sintomas de confusão, vertigem, zumbido no ouvido e queda de cabelo. Além dos persistentes mesmo após cura da infecção: anosmia/ageusia, cefaleia, mialgia, encefalopatia, encefalite, AVC, SGB, paralisia de nervos cranianos, ataxia cerebelar aguda e mioclonia. Conclusão. A pesquisa das manifestações neurológicas torna-se crucial para o entendimento da complexidade das interações do vírus e o sistema nervoso, assim como a contínua investigação do neurotropismo viral, que transcende a COVID-19 e nos leva um futuro mais informado e preparado para enfrentar desafios emergentes de saúde pública.
La transición al nuevo orden legal. Trabajadores, conflictividad laboral y mediación estatal en el centro de la provincia de Buenos Aires (1937-1949)
Authors: Canavessi Pablo
Published: July 2024

El artículo ofrece una exploración del papel jugado por el Departamento del Trabajo de la provincia de Buenos Aires y la Secretaría de Trabajo y Previsión en la resolución de una serie de conflictos que involucraron a los empresarios y trabajadores del partido de Olavarría entre 1937 y 1949. Por medio del análisis de una serie de expedientes administrativos y de noticias publicadas en la prensa local, el trabajo pondera las capacidades que poseían los funcionarios de estas reparticiones para intervenir en cuestiones laborales y reconstruye la experiencia del Estado de los trabajadores en un período de profundas transformaciones sociales y políticas. A través de un estudio de caso y de fuentes poco explotadas por la historiografía, esta investigación aspira a echar nueva luz sobre los cambios y continuidades que produjo el peronismo en la vida de los trabajadores argentinos.
The Phenomenon of Trophies in Digital Games
Authors: Jukić Dinko
Published: July 2024

The study research phenomenon of trophies in digital games. It starts from the analysis of the trophy hunter and trophy community constructs. The phenomenon of collecting trophies in digital games and its impact on gamers, but also on the gaming experience, is researched. The trophy concept is a paradox because it simultaneously creates gamers who choose games according to the difficulty of the trophy, and play games they do not like because of the easiness of the trophy. The aim of the paper is to investigate, present and analyse the phenomenon of trophies in digital games from cultural, anthropological, and marketing aspects. Collecting trophies was observed in the context of the phenomenon of narcissistic culture according to Lasch’s theory. Also, the study draws a parallel between the phenomenon of trophies as a reward for gamers, but also the development of niche marketing. Trophy hunters represent a more detailed segmentation of consumers who we understand as brand ambassadors for digital games. Also, trophy hunters encourage each other to collect trophies and thus shape gamers. To obtain a precise insight into the phenomenon of trophies and trophy subculture, the method of virtual ethnography was used.
Pemanfaatan Mikrotik RB942-2ND Menggunakan Metode Firewall Filtering Untuk Keamanan Jaringan Dengan Model Forensikk
Authors: Sulaiman Rahmat , Mardeka Raya Agustina , Laurentinus Laurentinus , Padli Padli
Published: July 2024

Nowadays as demand for fast and effective services increases, global technological and telecommunications developments also increase. Every village office, one of which is Belo Laut, must have an internet network to serve the community in accessing community data, therefore the development of technology and telecommunications is also very important for the government. To create a safe and effective internet network, this network security system uses Mikrotik with the Firewall Filtering method. The research problem is how to design and build network security in the Belo Laut village office area using Mikrotik to prevent the negative impacts of the internet, such as sites with adult content. Layer 7 protocol configuration and Filter Rules are included in blocking. Based on the keywords that have been determined, the test results show that Mikrotik has succeeded in blocking sites or websites that contain adult content.
Teaching English as a Second Language via the American film Forest Gump
Authors: Mosbehi Najla
Published: July 2024

This study belongs to the line of research on the interface between ESP and Cinematography. In particular, it seeks to investigate the usefulness of using the film Forest Gump in English language teaching and learning. Stylistics is used because the present study studies language and style, which are rooted in figurative language via figures of speech. To this effect, this article applied a descriptive qualitative method. The data of the study were taken from the film Forest Gump. The forms of the data are the sentences uttered by the main character who is Forest Gump in the selected film, which is replete with figures of speech. For its theoretical framework, this paper relies on Perrine’s theory. It focuses on five figures of speech, namely metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole and paradox. Each type of figure of speech has its specific function and meaning. In addition, the results of the pilot study were interpreted quantitatively to reveal the positive effect of the selected film upon participants’fluency. it has been found that students’fluency is improved by language input and figures of speech they are exposed to during the viewing process of the film.
THE TRANSLATION PROCESS OF THE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (DSMQ) INSTRUMENTS IN INDONESIAN
Authors: Fitri Andi Sabil  , Liza Fauzia  , Eva Arna Abrar  , Nurul Reski Anisa
Published: July 2024

Measurement of patient capabilities in carrying out self-care can use the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) instrument which includes some of the most important aspects of self-management, namely glucose management, diet control, physical activity, and the use of health care, but now the instrument is not yet available in The Indonesian version, so the instrument needs to go through the translation and back-translation process to used in the Bahasa version. This type of research is a descriptive study with translation and back-translation methods. There are no differences in the meaning of the results of the Third Translation Expert, only shows a change in the structure of the synthesis sentence that refers to the default Bahasa orders. DSMQ instruments have been through the translation process with the back-translation method which produces a good translation. Therefore, for the follow-up of this study, researchers recommend conducting validity and reliability tests to determine the feasibility of the instruments