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Arts Sector Research in Development
Authors: Gamble Jamie , Nelson Robin
Published: February 2025

Despite good intentions, academic research often reflects an extractive model and is not always seen as useful within the Canadian arts sector. Mass Culture is a non-profit organization that aims to bring together cultural workers and academics in support of collaborative research and better knowledge mobilization. To that end, their Research in Residence (RinR) initiative involved complex collaborations between the arts sector and academia to explore five applied research projects on a topic of shared importance to participants - that is, articulating the value of the arts through qualitative rather than quantitative measurements.  To learn from the experimental research design, participants conducted a developmental evaluation with five lines of inquiry: benefits and effects, program design adaptations, values alignment, efficacy and potential, and knowledge mobilization and research engagement. The evaluation had three purposes: (1) to gather data and facilitate analysis of the key questions that the initiative was trying to understand; (2) to inform Mass Culture's implementation and adaptation of the initiative; and (3) to generate insights on principles and practices that could inform the design of future initiatives. This article considers the second and third purposes, outlining key lessons learned that shaped the initiative and/or should inform future projects.
Direction and Desire
Authors: Luka Mary Elizabeth , Sokoloski Robin
Published: February 2025

In this contribution, Research in Residence (RinR) co-facilitators Mary Elizabeth Luka and Robin Sokolsoki host a conversation with members of the RinR Funder Advisory, addressing the dynamics of collaboration, impact assessment, and applied research in the Canadian culture sector, using RinR as a case in point. While projects and operational approaches that incorporate partnerships and collaboration have been encouraged and funded for many decades through programs such as the Digital Strategy Fund at the Canada Council for the Arts, or by the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada through its suite of partnership grants, how funders collaborate or enable partnerships among themselves or more directly with sector organizations has been less supported or evident. Additionally, over the last decade, industry and scholarly researchers have repeatedly noted that the sector tends to depend on a narrow band of research practices to conduct impact assessments— primarily from financial or economic points of view—and thereby to inform future directions not just for the organizations but also for the sector. To respond to this situation, in 2020, Mass Culture convened a series of discussions that resulted in various levels of resource support as well as participation commitments from several funder organizations for what became the Research-in-Residence: Arts’ Civic Impact initiative in 2021-23. This article traces the snowball effect of bringing various levels of funders onboard for this project before turning to discussions of how the group worked together throughout the project, including key learnings shared across the funding ecosystem and into the sector.
The Comparison of Food and Nutrient Intake among Iranian Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Adults
Authors: Maayeshi Najmeh , Mozaffari-Khosravi Hassan , Khayyatzadeh Sayyed Saeid , Fallahzadeh Hossein
Published: February 2025

Background: Diabetes is known as a rising global health metabolic disorder. Eating choices are considered as a main factor in type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention and treatment. This study aimed to investigate the comparison of food and nutrient intake among diabetic and non-diabetic adults in Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 5442 Iranian adults aged 35–70 years from Shahedieh cohort study, Yazd, Iran. Dietary intake of participants was evaluated using a validated 121-item food frequency questionnaire. All data about the amount of food groups, total energy, micronutrients, and macronutrients intake were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Results: Participants without diabetes showed significantly higher intake of grains, legumes, total meat, fats, sweets, energy, carbohydrates, total fat, total cholesterol, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B9, B12, A, and D in comparison with patients with diabetes. On the other hand, diabetic patients revealed significantly higher amounts of vegetables, fruits, dietary fiber, biotin, potassium, and magnesium consumption compared to non-diabetic participants. Conclusion: Given that diet and nutrition are widely believed to play an important part in the development of T2D, significant differences were found in dietary habits of diabetic patients in comparison with participants without diabetes. These findings suggest that emphasis on education is required to improve the current dietary behaviors to assist in the prevention of  disease complications.
Isolation, Identification, and Antimicrobial Study of Yersinia spp. Isolated from Traditional and Industrial Olivier Salad Specimens in Tehran
Authors: Eskandarzadeh Farnaz , Mohammadi Mohammad Reza , Foroushani Abbas Rahimi , Soltan Dallal Mohammad Mehdi
Published: February 2025

Background: Yersinia enterocolitica is a gram-negative bacteria and one of the most important food-borne bacteria that causes yersiniosis. Several studies have investigated various species of this gastrointestinal pathogen in food and water sources. Although Olivier salad is a ready-to-eat and easily available cold food, it is highly susceptible to microbial contaminations. This study aims to investigate the presence of Yersinia spp., especially the pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica in Olivier salad. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 150 specimens (traditional and industrial Olivier salad) were collected and tested for the presence of Yersinia spp. Using the Iranian National Standard No. 4556. Obtained data were analyzed statistically using descriptive statistics in IBM SPSS. Results: Yersinia spp. contamination was found in only 6% of traditional specimens (6 out of 100). Based on biochemical reactions, four isolates of Yersinia enterocolitica and two isolates of Yersinia intermedia were identified from six Yersinia isolates. The biotype of Yersinia enterocolitica was investigated, and three strains of biotype 1A and one strain of biotype 1B were identified. The human pathogenic serotype was not found in the serotype analysis. Conclusion: The study results showed that specimens of traditionally prepared Olivier salad were contaminated with Yersinia spp. Yersinia enterocolitica is the most prevalent species as expected, and the analysis of the strains of this species revealed that it also contains other biotypes, including the highly pathogenic biotype 1B.
Factors Associated with Stunting in Posyandu in an Underdeveloped Area of Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study in Papua
Authors: Rusnaeni Rusnaeni , Howay Rosdiana , Gunawan Elsey , Pratiwi Rani Dewi , Napitupulu Daniel , Sianturi Elfride Irawati
Published: February 2025

Background: Studies have shown that numerous variables were significantly associated with stunting including knowledge of mothers and level of education. However, the study on nutrition knowledge and nutrition benefits among mothers was limited in Papua. This study aims to explore the prevalence of stunted children in this area and to determine whether the knowledge on healthy nutrition and taking  iron supplements are associated with stunted children among mothers who have children under 5 years. Methods: This study as a cross-sectional study was done in 2022. It involved mothers who brought their children under 5 years old to integrated health posts and signed informed consent. Data on balanced nutrition and nutritional benefits for children were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 26 questions with true/false answers. While mothers completed questionnaires on nutrition knowledge, nutrition benefits, and sociodemographic data, height and weight of their children were measured. Results: A total of 496 mothers participated in this study, the mean age of mothers was 30.42±6.40 years. Based on mothers’ characteristics, the majority of mothers went to high school, were unpaid, and consumed iron supplements during pregnancy (98.2%). There was a 10% stunting incidence in this study. After adjusting for potential confounding factors, having children aged 1 to 20 months old (odds ratio (OR)=0.11; 95% confidence interval (CI)=0.03–0.64) and knowledge of nutritional benefits (OR=0.62; 95% CI=0.40–0.95) decreased the odds of stunting. Conclusion: A comprehensive program about nutrition should be available, particularly for mothers. This study also suggests that interventions to increase nutrition knowledge among mothers with children aged under 2 years should be prioritized.
Higher Consumption of Carbonated Drinks and Fast Food Related to Depression and Quality of Life in Adolescent Girls
Authors: Sangouni Abbas Ali , Darabi Zahra , Ghayour-Mobarhan Majid , Khayyatzadeh Sayyed Saeid
Published: February 2025

Background: The association between fast food, whole grain, refined grain and carbonated drink consumption and depression and quality of life (QoL) was evaluated in Iranian adolescent girls. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 733 adolescent girls were included from Mashhad and Sabzevar cities in northeastern Iran. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and SF-12v2 questionnaire were used to assess depression and QoL, respectively. A valid and reliable food frequency questionnaire was used to obtain dietary intakes of the study participants. To explore the association between intake of food groups and depression and QoL. It was used linear and logistic regression in crude and adjusted models. Results: There was a signiﬁcant decreasing trend in the odds of poor QOL and depression across increasing quartile intake of whole grain; but, there was no linear relationship between whole grain intake and depression and QoL score. In addition, participants in the highest quartile of carbonated drink consumption had higher odds of poor QoL compared to the first quartile (OR: 1.33; 95% CI: 1.00–2.32, P=0.04). A positive association was found between intake of fast food and depression score (β=0.09). Intake of fast food was inversely associated with QoL score (β=-0.081). However, there was no significant relationship between intake of refined grains and carbonated drinks and depression, and between whole grain and refined grain intake and QoL. Conclusions: The results demonstrated an inverse association between fast food intake and depression and QOL. To better conclude, further studies evaluating the association of various food groups with depression and QoL.
The Cytotoxicity Assessment of Grapefruit Peel Essential Oil and Its Effect on Frying Stability of Sunflower Oil
Authors: Boudraa Ghania Kaanin- , Brahmi Fatiha , Grimaud Linda , Lamine Freidja Mohamed , Kernou; Ourdia-Nouara , Henrion Daniel , Samir Hadjal , Madani Khodir , Boulekbache-Makhlouf Lila
Published: February 2025

Background: Frying oil lipids are prone to oxidation, so aromatic plants and their essential oils (EOs) have been applied to prevent this process. This study aimed to incorporate the grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) EO in sunflower frying oil to protect it against oxidation. Before enrichment, a cytotoxicity test was performed to determine the non-cytotoxic concentration of this EO. Methods: Cell viability was evaluated using the MTT-based cytotoxicity assay. Various EO concentrations (0.01-0.5 mg/ml) were added to cultured cells Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs) and Human Stellar Hepatic Cell lines LX-2 (SCC064) and incubated for 24 and 48 h. The stability of sunflower oil during frying was assessed by determining several parameters including peroxide value, polar compounds, and free fatty acids. Results: The obtained IC50 values after 24 h were 0.276 and 0.200 mg/ml for LX-2 and HUVECs cells, respectively, and the results after 48 h were 0.269 and, 0.216 mg/ml, respectively. Following that, the appropriate concentration of EO was incorporated into the sunflower oil. An oxidation acceleration test demonstrated that the lowest concentration of EO provided the best oxidation resistance (14 h 59 min) comparatively to the unfortified sunflower oil (11 h 63 min). The stability of enriched oil polar compounds during repeated frying was also noticed. Conclusion: The incorporation of this EO into sunflower oil during a deep-frying process led to a significant increase in its oxidative stability; therefore, it can be used as a food additive.
Effect of Weight-Loss Diet Combined with Taurine Supplementation on Fasting Levels of Fibroblast Growth Factors19, 21, and β -klothoCo-Receptor in Obese Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Asadi Maryam , Haidari Fatemeh , Behbahani Hossein Bavi , Chitsazi Maryam J , Mohammadi-asl Javad , Ahmadi-Angali Kambiz
Published: February 2025

Background: Taurine (Tau) is naturally synthesized in the body from cysteine. It plays a crucial role in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, increasing energy consumption, reducing inflammation, and controlling appetite. Some research suggests that obesity may be associated with decreased serum Tau levels. This study is the first randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a Tau supplement in combination with a weight loss intervention on fibroblast growth factors (FGF) 19, 21, and β-Klotho co-receptor in obese women. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: a standard weight-loss group receiving 3 g/day of Tau capsules for 8 weeks (n=20) and a standard weight-loss group receiving placebo capsules for 8 weeks (n=18). The weight loss intervention aimed to reduce 30% of the total energy consumed by the participants.A paired t-test and an independent sample t-test were employed to assess parametric continuous data within and between the groups. Analysis of covariance was utilized to control for confounding variables. Results: At post-intervention, there was a significant reduction in mean changes of β-Klotho (P=0.01) in Tau group, compared to the control group. However, there were no significant differences in mean changes of FGF 19 and FGF 21 between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion:This study suggests that Tau supplementation alongside a weight loss diet may lead to a reduction in serum levels ofβ-Klothoco-receptor, which could serve as an alternative marker of obesity.
Investigating Diagnostic Accuracy of Strip Kit (Rapid Test) for Detecting Aflatoxin M1 in Milk Based on the Concentration Obtained by ELISA and HPLC
Authors: Amiri Hanieh , Azghadi Naser Morgan , Saki Azadeh , Rezaei Zeinab , Najafpoor Ali Asghar , Khakpour Mahsa , Soltani Mansooreh
Published: February 2025

Background: The use of easy, fast, and accurate methods can be an important help in evaluating milk quality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of diagnostic strip kits and compare it with ELISA and HPLC as a reference diagnostic method, which as the fastest diagnostic tool can play an important role in providing results. Methods: According to the catalog provided by the manufacturer, the samples were analyzed by rapid diagnostic kit and ELISA kit. Finally, the positive samples were checked by HPLC. Validation was done by comparing the results obtained from three methods as well as the values provided by the manufacturer. The limit of detection (LOD) was set at 100 ppt (ng/kg) and 50 ppt for Strip Kit and ELISA, respectively, and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 5 ppt for confirmatory HPLC. Results: A total of 68 samples were selected to measure aflatoxin M1 (AFM1). Based on the results, 10 samples (14.7%) were positive by ELISA and 7 samples (10.29%) were detected to be positive by strip kit, of which only 3 (4.4%) samples were positive by reference method (HPLC). Moreover, among the strip kit test results, no sample was found as false-negative compared to HPLC, and the results of spike solution test with different concentrations also confirmed the results. The sensitivity and specificity of strip kit were calculated 70% and 100%, respectively. Conclusion: The strip kit can be used as a cheap, fast, and with acceptable accuracy method based on HPLC results for on-site detection of AFM1 in milk with saving time and money while guaranteeing high analytical precision and accuracy.
Potential of Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum 20174 for Vitamin B12 Production in Pineapple: An Enhanced Nutritional Quality and Storage Stability of Processed Jelly
Authors: Rastogi Mayuri , Shaida Bushra , Singh Vandana , Islam Zoobiya , Siddiqui Saleem
Published: February 2025

Background: Vitamin B12 is the micronutrient, present naturally in animal products. The present study was conducted with the aim of developing a naturally fortified vitamin B12 rich fruit product, which can easily be consumed by vegan population. Methods: Pineapple (Ananas comosus) fruit pulp was fermented with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 20174 to produce vitamin B12 rich jelly. The selected microbial strain grew well in pineapple (Ananas comosus) fruit pulp matrix. The physiochemical properties and nutritional content were analysed and compared for the jellies prepared from fermented (fermented pineapple jelly or FPJ) and spontaneous fermented (control pineapple jelly or CPJ) pineapple pulp. Both CPJ and FPJ were packed and stored for 30 days at low (4 ºC) and ambient (30 °C) temperature conditions, and were subjected to analysis at 10 days intervals.  Results: The Total soluble solids (TSS), pH, and reducing sugars were higher in CPJ than FPJ. The FPJ contained 8.17 µg vitamin B12/100 g, while it was not detected in CPJ.  There was no microbial growth detected in FPJ throughout the storage period when stored at 4 ºC, rendering it safe for consumption up to 30 days at both the storage temperatures. The decrease in scores of various sensory attributes during storage was little and the developed FPJ was still in the “liked very much” category throughout the storage period. The vitamin B12 content of FPJ was stable during storage and sufficient enough to fulfil an individual’s daily requirement. Conclusion: The developed fermented pineapple jelly can be recommended as an excellent vegan source of vitamin B12.
The Impact of Adequate Selenium Intake on Severity Symptoms and Quality of Life among People with Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Tiyawisutsri Thanyapron , Suwanpanyakul Napassorn , Kongkasri Weeraya , Thongsri Kamonwan , Callaghan Roger Timothy , Singhato Alongkote
Published: February 2025

Background: Selenium (Se) deficiency leads to impairment of human immune function. Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common immune-related diseases that affects the quality of life among patients. This study aims to investigate the effect of adequate Se intake on the severity of symptoms and quality of life among participants with AR. Methods: A total of 60 participants were recruited for the study and were divided into 2 groups; adequate Se intake (adSe) group and inadequate Se intake (InadSe) group based on nutritional suggestion calculated using a nutritional software package. All the participants were asked to complete the self-reported validated questionnaire on the severity of their symptoms and quality of life impairment for patients with AR. Results: The participants in InadSe group obtained significantly higher scores in almost all the aspects of the severity of symptoms and quality of life impairment compared with participants in adSe group (P<0.05). In addition, the amount of daily Se intake of the participants in this study was negatively correlated with the total scores of the questionnaires (P<0.05).Conclusions: The findings of this study indicated adequate Se intake, according to the recognized dietary guidelines, which tends to reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the quality of life among people with AR.
Food Availability, Accessibility, and Affordability through the Scope of Food Security Level and Food Environment Perception in Mexico City’s Marginated Area
Authors: Camacho-Vallejo Vianey , Totosaus Alfonso
Published: February 2025

Background: Food availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability, the four pillars of food security, have sound impact on food environment activities, regarding households’ food availability, accessibility, and affordability. Food availability implies the adequate supply of healthy food and food accessibility complements and builds on food availability by ensuring that households are able to obtain that food, and that food affordability is limited by incomes and food prices. Methods: In this research, socioeconomic characteristics, food security status and food environment (food availability, accessibility, and affordability) perception of households in Ecatepec, México, a marginal Mexico City conurbation area, were determined with the adequate survey. The collected data were analyzed by logistic regression to stablish the significant relationship among the independent variables (household food security status) with the socioeconomic features, in addition to food environment perception, in order to determinate which facts were significant with food security in this marginal area. Results: Educational level (P<0.001), household income (P<0.001), and belonging to a social assistance program (P<0.001) have a significant effect on food security status. Households with lower income, with food insecurity status, presented lower purchasing power. In contrast, households with food security and mild food insecurity were less likely to agree with the food that they can purchase. A better income, and therefore, a higher purchasing power was reflected in the need to access to more healthy food within their neighborhood. Conclusion: Results indicate that the food environment in this marginal area is benevolent, and households find a way to remain resilient in order to provide enough food for their families. Public policies must be focused on reducing poverty and giving more opportunities to promote social mobility
Utilizing Social Media Analytics to Detect Trends in Saudi Arabia’s Evolving Market
Authors: Aalijah Kanwal
Published: February 2025

Saudi Arabia' faced a swift economic growth and societal transformation under Vision 2030. This offers a unique opportunity to track emerging trends in the region, which will ultimately pave the way for new business and investment possibilities. This paper explores how AI and social media analytics can identify and track trends across sectors such as construction, food and beverage, tourism, technology, and entertainment thereby helping the businesses make informed decisions. By leveraging a tailored AI-driven methodology, we analyzed millions of social media posts each month, classifying discussions and calculating scores to track the trends. The approach not only uncovered the emerging trends but also shows diminishing trends. Our methodology is able to predict the emergence and growth of trends by utilizing social media data. This approach has potential for adaptation in other regions. Ultimately, our findings highlight how ongoing, AI-powered trend analysis can enable more effective, data-informed business and development strategies in an increasingly dynamic environment.
The Moderating Effect of Institutional Ownership on the Relationship between Audit Committee Characteristics and Corporate Sustainability Disclosure among Listed Firms in East Africa Community Member States
Authors: Wahome Emmanuel C. M. , Rono Prof. Lucy , Yego Dr. Jacob
Published: February 2025

This paper is investigating the moderation effect of institutional ownership on the relationship between audit committee characteristics and corporate sustainability disclosure. The study was formed on agency and stakeholder theories, using secondary data from 708 firm-year observations spanning 2012–2022. The findings indicated that audit committee characteristics (gender diversity, frequency of meetings, financial expertise, and size) significantly enhance CSD. Institutional ownership moderates these relationships positively, emphasizing on the impact of governance mechanisms on disclosures. The study recommends policy reforms to mandate diversity and expertise in audit committees, engagement with institutional investors, and regional collaboration to harmonize governance standards. This study has contributed to the growing literature on corporate governance and sustainability in emerging economies, highlighting institutional ownership as a pivotal factor in promoting transparency.
Colonial Domination Strategies
Authors: ElFalih Tarik , Aamimri Mouhcine
Published: February 2025

The French colonial authorities employed many measures to assert dominance in Morocco, notably through the Great Caïds alliances and the Berber Policy in areas where the former was unsuccessful. The Great Caïds initiative enabled local leaders to serve as intermediaries between the populace and colonial authority, granting them responsibilities for tax collection and regional administration on behalf of the French. This strategy proved effective in the High Atlas and southern regions, where local figures like Thami El Glaoui held significant traditional authority. The strategy was unsuccessful in several regions, like the Middle Atlas, where France encountered opposition from tribes that resisted the authority of the Great Caïds due to their independent tribal organizations and challenging geography. Following this failure, France instituted the Berber Policy, which aimed at Amazigh tribes by imposing local regulations in lieu of Islamic Sharia. The objective was to fragment Moroccan society and undermine national cohesion by highlighting Arab-Amazigh cultural and linguistic differences. On May 16, 1930, the Berber Dahir codified this methodology, encountering significant opposition in Morocco. This resistance united Arabs and Amazighs against colonialism. These projects illustrate the adaptability of French colonial practices to local circumstances yet also reveal their limitations when confronted with Moroccan society's resistance and commitment to unity, monarchy, and national identity. These policies served as an incentive for Moroccan nationalists and the monarchy to pursue independence. This paper will employ a qualitative methodology, utilizing a historical method and archive research-based approach to analyse the dynamics and implications of French colonial strategies in Morocco.
Parental knowledge and expectations on early manual movements: A note on the possible impacts of social distancing on infant stimulation practices during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Ferronato Priscilla A. M. , Graciosa Maylli D. , Manoel Edison J.
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: Parents' knowledge and perception about motor development and stimulation practices play a pivotal role in infants’ cognitive, social and motor development. Parental involvement is crucial in fostering exploratory behaviors that help infants learn about bodily functions and environmental consequences. Social restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted the care and stimulation practices that parents provided to their infants.
AIM: The present study aimed a) to identify the knowledge and expectations the parents have in regard to the development of hands behavior; and b) to verify whether and how parents offered opportunities for developmental tasks in the first 9 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
METHOD: Eighteen parents completed a questionnaire regarding their knowledge and perception of early manual behavior and stimulation practices at two time points: when the infants were 1 to 3 months old, and when their infants were 6 to 9 months old.
RESULTS: The results showed that, on average, parents were quite accurate in predicting the age at which reaching and grasping milestone emerge. However, most parents did not believe
that infants could identify the contingent relationship between their manual behavior and environmental events before 6 months of age. Despite this, a majority of parents provided their infant with opportunities to engage with objects during the first 3 months after birth. 
CONCLUSION: Although parents underestimate infants’ autonomy using their hands functionally, the social restrictions implemented during COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced the infant care and stimulation practices among high educated families in Brazil.
INFOGRAPHIC: Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on enhancing motor training gains in people with Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Conceicao Nubia R. , Teixeira Luis A.
Published: February 2025

In people with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) occurs the progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta, which are responsible for producing dopamine—a neurotransmitter that, among other roles, regulates cortical activation. That degeneration leads to reduced excitatory activation of the thalamus over the primary motor cortex and increased inhibitory activation of the basal ganglia on the pedunculopontine nucleus and the reticular formation. The result is hypoactivation of regions involved in motor responses, particularly those responsible for balance and locomotion control in PwPD 1.
Research has shown that physical interventions can positively affect the symptoms of PD 2. In recent years, evidence has accumulated that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can be used as a non-invasive procedure for treating PwPD, showing promising results in enhancing the effects of motor training3. The manuscript presents the theoretical background on the potential of anodal tDCS to increase motor training gains in PwPD.
Transcranial direct current stimulation involves the application of a low-intensity electrical current (typically 2–4 mA) to the scalp, aiming to modulate the activity of cortical and subcortical neurons. The mechanism of tDCS operates through a subthreshold shift in neuronal resting potential, achieved via anodic or cathodic stimulation. In PwPD, anodal stimulation is more commonly employed, as it induces depolarization of neuronal membranes. Additionally, studies have observed increased dopamine release in the caudate nucleus and striatum 4. Further supporting its therapeutic potential in making the neural environment more conducive to activation when recruited.
Previous studies conducted by our group demonstrated that combining tDCS with aerobic exercise amplifies the benefits in acute (single session) 5. Additionally, preliminary unpublished data indicate positive effects of chronic (multi-session) tDCS when combined with body balance training protocols. These studies highlighted the potential of tDCS to enhance outcomes in gait impairments when paired with aerobic exercise, as well as in postural instability when combined with balance training (see Beretta et al. 3, for a review).
As tDCS is a technique still under development, the literature lacks a standardized protocol for stimulation parameters that optimize its effectiveness in treating PwPD. Consequently, it is usual to find studies with similar objectives employing varying stimulation intensities and target regions. Despite these differences, studies investigating the application of anodal tDCS during motor training in PwPD—regardless of intensity or location—suggest that electrical stimulation acts antagonistically to hypoactivation by facilitating the use of neural resources during the intervention. Thus, it seems to enhance the training outcome, leading to more effective results 5.
The Impact of Madrasah Integration in the National Education System on the Academic Quality of Madrasah Aliyah Alumni in South Sulawesi
Authors: Aminullah Aminullah , Mujahidin Mujahidin , Yussuf Ahmad Bin , Syahabuddin Syahabuddin , Salenda Kasjim
Published: February 2025

Madrasah has been integrated into the national education system. This policy pushed the reconstruction of the curriculum regarding the components of religious and general subjects and its implications for madrasah alums. This research aims to examine the impact of the Ministrial Joint Decree on the academic quality of madrasah aliyah alums in South Sulawesi. This qualitative research gathered the data through interviews with the madrasah principals, teachers, and the head of the education division at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of South Sulawesi. This study shows that both state and private Islamic senior high schools in the province applied various strategies to overcome curriculum overload through maximizing learning hours, improving the quality of teachers, and applying boarding school system where learning activities adopt a fullday system. Through such mechanism, that madrasahs produced competitive alums. A further implication for Islamic public and private schools' alums is concerned with the increase in the number of their alums in pursuing education at prominent state universities in Indonesia.
Cuidados de enfermería en un paciente adulto mayor prostatectomizado
Authors: Morris Rodríguez Carla Roseli , Espinoza Quedo Yanet , Oyola Canto Maria Santos
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Describir el cuidado integral proporcionado a un paciente postoperado de hiperplasia benigna prostática durante su estancia hospitalaria en el servicio de urología. Materiales y métodos: El presente estudio se llevó a cabo siguiendo las etapas del proceso de atención de enfermería (PAE). En la valoración, se consideraron los 11 patrones funcionales de Marjory Gordon y, a partir de los hallazgos, se determinaron diagnósticos según la taxonomía NANDA y los resultados esperados (NOC), mientras que, para el cumplimiento de estos, se emplearon las intervenciones de enfermería (NIC). Resultados: En el primer diagnóstico enfermero se llevaron a cabo todas las intervenciones, alcanzando un resultado del 80 % en la evolución favorable del paciente; en el segundo diagnóstico también se realizaron las intervenciones, logrando un resultado del 90 %; en el tercer diagnóstico se ejecutaron las intervenciones y se obtuvo un resultado del 100 %; y en el cuarto diagnóstico se implementaron las intervenciones y se consiguió el 90 % del resultado esperado. Conclusión: El PAE es un instrumento usado cotidianamente en el campo clínico y constituye la base fundamental del cuidado enfermero, incluyendo las herramientas NANDA, NOC y NIC, que permiten ofrecer al paciente postoperado una atención integral y basada en evidencia científica.
Prácticas seguras de prevención de eventos adversos en emergencia: intervención para su adherencia
Authors: Rojas Aira Diana Cristina
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Determinar la efectividad del plan de mejora en la adherencia de prácticas seguras para la prevención de eventos adversos en profesionales de enfermería del servicio de emergencia de un hospital. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuantitativo y preexperimental con 29 licenciados de enfermería de un hospital de Lima. Se aplicaron las guías de observación de prácticas seguras y se evaluaron los reportes de indicadores de calidad del servicio antes y después de la implementación del plan de mejora por grupos de rotación en un período de 6 meses. Resultados: Después de la implementación del plan de mejora se evidenció que el nivel de adherencia a prácticas seguras por parte del personal de enfermería pasó de estado crítico (70 %) a aceptable (90 %). Asimismo, los indicadores de calidad tuvieron variaciones significativas en las áreas de identificación del paciente (de 82 % a 99 %), prevención de caídas (de 77 % a 95 %) y administración de medicamentos (de 80 % a 99 %). Conclusión: Se consiguieron mejoras en la adherencia a prácticas seguras por medio de la implementación del plan de mejora, por lo cual es necesario dar continuidad a las estrategias planteadas e involucrar al equipo multidisciplinario a fin de garantizar la atención de calidad en el servicio de emergencia.
Salud mental en mujeres jóvenes y la construcción de su bienestar: estudio de una serie de casos
Authors: Maas-Góngora Lucely , Telumbre-Terrero Juan Yovani , Noh-Moo Pedro Moisés , Castillo-Arcos Lubia del Carmen
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Comprender la experiencia de mujeres jóvenes sobre la salud mental y sus implicaciones en el bienestar. Materiales y métodos: Investigación cualitativa por medio de un estudio de casos múltiples. La población estuvo constituida por mujeres jóvenes con una muestra intencional, consiguiendo la participación de cuatro informantes. Se empleó la entrevista en profundidad para recolectar información, la cual, posteriormente, fue analizada mediante la revisión de contenido. Todas las etapas de la investigación se apegaron a lo estipulado en el reglamento de la Ley General de Salud en Materia de Investigación para la Salud, de México. Resultados: Del análisis emergieron cuatro unidades de significado: i) experiencias emocionales traumáticas; ii) alteraciones de la salud mental; iii) estrategias y mecanismos de afrontamiento; y iv) bienestar en construcción. Conclusiones: Las alteraciones que presentaron las jóvenes tienen implicaciones significativas en su bienestar y afectan su calidad de vida. Por lo tanto, la salud mental debe ser entendida desde su rol de género y las expectativas sociales autoimpuestas que influyen en el bienestar.
La interculturalidad como pilar de la comunicación terapéutica en enfermería
Authors: Cieza Guerrero Lesli , Chávez Peláez Luisa , Catpo Gosgot Katerine Paola
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Explicar la importancia de la comunicación terapéutica en los profesionales de enfermería con pacientes de diferentes antecedentes culturales. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de revisión bibliográfica. Se realizó la búsqueda de fuentes bibliográficas en los metabuscadores PubMed, SciELO, Refseek, Dialnet y Google Académico, en español e inglés. Como criterios de selección se consideraron artículos de revisión, originales, tesis, libros y páginas web, publicados entre los años 2019 y 2024, para finalmente seleccionar 40 fuentes. Resultados: Los hallazgos se organizaron en tres áreas temáticas: i) importancia de la competencia intercultural en los profesionales de enfermería; ii) estrategias para mejorar la comunicación intercultural; y iii) desafíos y barreras en la comunicación intercultural. Conclusión: Desde una perspectiva intercultural, la comunicación terapéutica entre enfermeras y pacientes es fundamental, aunque frecuentemente es ignorada por los profesionales de la salud. Comprender el contexto cultural del paciente mejora la relación y permite identificar sus necesidades, contribuyendo así a una recuperación más efectiva.
El poder del contacto piel a piel en el mantenimiento de la lactancia materna
Authors: López Tafur Sulmy Betsabé , De la Cruz León Michelle Alessandra , Velarde Herrera Geraldine Xiomara
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Determinar la relevancia del contacto piel a piel (CPP) en el apoyo a la lactancia materna. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura disponible en bases de datos como PubMed, SciELO, Elsevier y Google Scholar. La metodología incluyó la formulación de preguntas utilizando PICO en neonatos (P): ¿cómo influye el CPP (I) en comparación con la separación (C) en el mantenimiento de la lactancia materna (O)? Se seleccionaron estudios publicados entre 2019 y 2024 que examinaran la relación entre CPP y lactancia materna. Resultados: Se observó que el CPP facilita el inicio más temprano y mantenimiento continuo de la lactancia, con mayores tasas de inicio en neonatos que recibieron CPP al nacer. Además, mostró estar asociado a beneficios fisiológicos que refuerzan el vínculo emocional y mejoran la salud del recién nacido, como la regulación de temperatura y la producción de oxitocina. Conclusiones: El CPP es crucial para una lactancia materna exitosa y para fomentar un vínculo afectivo sólido entre madre e hijo. Promover esta práctica desde el nacimiento es esencial para mejorar la salud de la madre y del recién nacido.
Intervención psicoterapéutica para conciliar la vida laboral y familiar en profesionales de enfermería
Authors: Falcon Mendoza Pamela Carol , Incalla Flores Isabel
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Determinar el impacto de una intervención psicoterapéutica en la conciliación de la vida laboral y familiar en profesionales de enfermería. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuantitativo con diseño preexperimental. La intervención fue desarrollada en 49 enfermeras de un centro quirúrgico en un hospital de Arequipa, Perú. Se aplicó un pretest y postest, una encuesta sociodemográfica y el cuestionario validado Interacción Trabajo-Familia (SWING). Luego se procesaron los datos con el programa SPSS versión 25. Asimismo, se aplicó la prueba estadística chi-cuadrado. Resultados: La intervención mejoró el porcentaje de interacción positiva: la labor profesional resulta agradable luego de tener un fin de semana divertido en familia, pareja o amigos (pasó de «a menudo» [48,9 %] a «siempre» [77,5 %]). La conciliación mejoró en tanto que el trabajo «a menudo» promueve el funcionamiento familiar (de 44,9 % a 55,1 %), y que el funcionamiento familiar promueve «siempre» el desempeño laboral (de 42,9 % a 63,3 %). El conflicto se redujo en tanto que el funcionamiento familiar «nunca» limita el desempeño laboral (de 49,0 % a 73,5 %) y que «a veces» el trabajo limita el funcionamiento familiar (de 79,6 % a 73,5 %). Conclusión: La intervención psicoterapéutica mejoró los indicadores de interacción positiva trabajo-familia, resaltando la importancia de las actividades recreativas, organización del tiempo y autoconfianza; asimismo, mejoró la conciliación y redujo el conflicto trabajo-familia y funcionamiento familiar; y logró que las enfermeras tomaran conciencia de que a menudo el funcionamiento familiar promueve el desempeño laboral, y que, a su vez, nunca lo limita.
Antecedentes de lactancia y comportamiento de hemoglobina en niños de Puno
Authors: Lima Ruiz Lizbeth Griselida
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Determinar los antecedentes de lactancia materna relacionados con el nivel de hemoglobina en niños de 6 a 36 meses que hayan sido atendidos en un centro de salud de Puno, Perú. Materiales y métodos: Se empleó el método hipotético-deductivo, con un nivel correlacional, diseño no experimental de corte transversal, y enfoque cuantitativo. La población estuvo conformada por 155 niños de 6 a 36 meses de edad. La muestra fue de 111 niños con sus madres, en quienes se estudiaron las variables, aplicando los instrumentos de ficha de recolección de datos y cuestionario validados. Se analizaron las estadísticas descriptivas y la prueba de asociación con chi-cuadrado mediante el software SPSS. Resultados: No existe relación entre el antecedente de inicio de lactancia y el nivel de hemoglobina (p = 0,078); existe relación entre el antecedente de tipo de lactancia y el nivel de hemoglobina (p = 0,018); y existe relación entre el antecedente de tiempo de lactancia y el nivel de hemoglobina (p = 0,003). Conclusiones: Los antecedentes de lactancia materna que se relacionan con el comportamiento de hemoglobina en los niños son el tipo de lactancia y el tiempo de lactancia.
Gestión del talento humano de enfermería ante la emergencia sanitaria por COVID-19 en un hospital público de Lima Provincias
Authors: García Silva Mayra Grisell
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Analizar la percepción de la gestión del talento humano de enfermería ante la emergencia sanitaria por COVID-19 en un hospital público de Lima Provincias. Materiales y métodos: Investigación cualitativa, de tipo básica, enfocada desde la perspectiva fenomenológica hermenéutica, y basada en las experiencias de las entrevistadas. Se utilizó como técnica de recolección de datos la entrevista y como instrumento la guía de entrevista estructurada con preguntas abiertas. La muestra estuvo conformada por diez participantes por saturación de datos. Finalmente, los resultados fueron obtenidos mediante el análisis de contenidos aplicando la triangulación de datos. Resultados: El estado de emergencia por la COVID-19 puso en evidencia la deficiente gestión de los directivos y jefaturas de los servicios de salud en los hospitales públicos, mostrando imparcialidad en el trato de las enfermeras, inadecuadas relaciones interpersonales, incertidumbre por el déficit de recurso humano de enfermería para atender la gran demanda de pacientes, así como una infraestructura inadecuada y un deficiente estado de los equipos necesarios para tratar y combatir un virus con alto índice de infección que podía provocar la muerte. Conclusiones: Se recomienda ampliar estudios que contribuyan a fortalecer la organización, coordinación, gestión y liderazgo para la preparación y respuesta ante una posible crisis pandémica, involucrando a directivos y jefaturas de los departamentos, en especial al departamento de enfermería.
Proceso de atención de enfermería en un paciente con ventilación mecánica crónica
Authors: Aibar Yaranga Katty Fernanda , Estelo Mallma Sofia del Pilar , Fernández Camacho Yalitza Milagros , Mariano Mateo Carmen Hortencia
Published: February 2025

La ventilación mecánica crónica es una situación particular en la que se mantiene la asistencia a un paciente a través de un tubo endotraqueal o un tubo de traqueostomía. En este procedimiento, la enfermera intensivista brinda un cuidado integral basado en el método científico, utilizando el proceso de enfermería. Objetivo: Plantear un proceso estandarizado e individualizado con el objetivo de mejorar el estado de salud físico-psicoemocional del paciente y tratar de insertarlo a la sociedad en las condiciones más favorables. Materiales y métodos: Se desarrolla el caso clínico de un paciente varón de 51 años que es hospitalizado con diagnóstico de endocarditis y que luego ingresa a sala de operaciones para realizarle una plastia tricúspide más desbridamiento y limpieza quirúrgica con retiro de electrodo del desfibrilador interno automático, y que posteriormente ingresa a UCI con ventilación mecánica. Resultados: Se presentó difícil destete del ventilador mecánico con múltiples fracasos. Se aplicó un plan de cuidados utilizando la taxonomía NANDA-NOC y NIC, logrando el destete exitoso y el posterior alta de cuidados intermedios al servicio de hospitalización. Conclusión: El caso clínico evidencia la importancia de la aplicación de esta metodología estandarizada e individualizada para casos complejos.
“Se eu sei quem eu sou, sei que sou preta, ninguém nunca me toma a terra, porque a terra é negra”: gênero pretuguês, branquitude e educação do campo
Authors: Givigi Ana Cristina Nascimento
Published: February 2025

Este texto relaciona as percepções de mulheres negras, discentes do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação do Campo, da Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia, sobre si, sobre o gênero e a raça e diz se e como, ao construir linguagens em pretuguês, acionam afirmativamente seu lugar na terra e na educação do campo. Para tanto, a pesquisa toma a (auto)biografia em gênero epistolar para além de sua capacidade metodológica, uma vez que, para as negras, esta foi e é uma estratégia política potente de desnudar lugares de poder e revelar privilégios epistêmicos. Neste sentido, o texto discute a branquitude como um processo de configuração do aparato político a-marcado da identidade racial branca que, ao colocar-se para fora das relações raciais, utiliza-se de privilégios experimentados socialmente, especialmente nas instituições de saber, para excluir, inferiorizar e referenciar a ciência a partir de seus pressupostos. Permite assim problematizar a formação desta pesquisadora branca e seu lugar na produção de uma educação antirracista. As mulheres dizem sobre a (im)possibilidade de situar-se na educação do campo sem que se autolocalizem a partir do gênero e da raça, estruturas da divisão do trabalho e de terras no Brasil, mas também da materialidade de suas existências. Deste modo, a racialização do gênero – o gênero pretuguês – construído em espaços pedagógicos que possibilitam as vivências múltiplas, torna-se para elas fundamental para a assunção à terra. Conclui-se que a educação do campo deve buscar nas (auto)biografias e nas palavras das mais velhas questões para pensar um projeto pedagógico racializado.