bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
I read, you read, we read: the history of reading in Slovenia
Authors: Dular Anja
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose: The aim of the article is to research reading habits in Slovenia in the period between 16th and 19th century and to find similarities with Austria and other European countries of that time.Methodology/approach: For the purpose of the analysis different resources were used – study books, catechisms, prayer books and manuals. We were focused on introductions in which readers are advised how to read, explaining to whom the work is intended and emphasizing the importance of meditation on the texts.Results: Historically the laud reading was prefered, as to continue the folk tradition. However, the 16th century texts were transmitted by women while the folk tradition was narrated by males. In the 18th century the higher level of literacy and greater book production and availability caused that the books were not a privilege of a few. At that time more texts were intended for silent, individual reading. Interestingly, the authors emphasized the importance of meditation on the texts, too. It was also advised when to read – it wasrecommedend to read in leisure time on Sundays, and on holidays. The role of books was also to breakaway with the reality and to forget everyday problems. Due to the overproduction of books in the 17th centrury it was concerned that books are misleading the crowds. The church considered the reading of books as inappropriate, and criticized fiction, novels and adventure stories mostly read by women.Research limitation: The study is based on Slovenian texts only, although the foreign literature, especially in German, was generally available, too.Originality/practical implications: The study is fullfiling the gap in the history of reading in Slovenia.
Reading: from the pleasure of the elites to the common good
Authors: Gabrič Aleš
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose: The author focuses on the reading habits in Slovenia from the 19th century, when many people were still illiterate, to the period of general literacy and wide availability of books in the time of consumer society. The author outlines how the reading habits were influenced by the expanding literacy, book supply, and library networks.Methodology/approach: The analysis is based on the memories of individual people, reports of library associations, and early published reports on most frequently read publications.Results: In the Austrian period the German language prevailed in education and book production. After the improvement of book supply in the period of the First Yugoslavia books were mostly read in the Slovenian language. Until the middle of the 20th century the statistical data on reading habits is still sporadic and unreliable. Nevertheless, the data registered and referred to in the analysis points to the changing reading habits in Slovenia.Research limitations: The research explores the time when serious statistical analyses of reading habits were still non existent. Thus, the author had to limit his work to individual fragments which have been preserved. The more detailed analyses on the reading habits in Slovenia only emerged in the 1970s.Originality/practical implications: In the literature dealing with the reading habits in Slovenia attention was mostly paid to books, libraries, as well as to printing or publishing houses, while the readers were not so important. However, this paper demonstrates how the future analyses could also take the aspect of the readers’ viewpoint into account.
Slovenian Public Libraries in 2010
Authors: Vodeb Gorazd
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose:  The article presents the 2010 Slovenian public library statistics. Performance indicators are compared to library regulations and standards, and to the goals of the Resolution on the 2008-2011 National Programme for Culture. Opening time, library space and equipment, the size of collections and the number of additions are surveyed. Staff structure and financial data are presented as well as the data about visitors, registered members, loans and other library services.   Methodology/approach:  Data collected via the annual statistical survey of Slovenian public libraries are used. They were collected and published by the Library System Development Centre at the National & University Library.   Results:  Data show the stability of the public library income. The level of resources has been generally increased. The number of loans and visits are still rising whereas the number of registered users is slightly dropping. The extent of digitalisation of library materials has been significantly increased.       Research limitation:  The average value of performance indicators is presented.      Originality/practical implications:  Results can be used for monitoring public library development.
Geoparsing the Cultural Heritage Metadata
Authors: Vodeb Vlasta
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTGeoparsing is a method for automatic extraction of geographic coordinates on the basis of unstructured text and content. The method is also usable for metadata of immovable, movable and intangible cultural heritage especially when geographic coordinates were not part of metadata description in documentation system. In this paper the usability and efficiency of online geoparsing services are presented, with the emphasis on e-service Europeana Geoparser. The analysis of spatial accuracy of the Europeana Geoparser is presented with the analysis of the Slovenian cultural heritage objects. At the end an evaluation of usability of the method for automated extraction of geographic coordinates for cultural heritage is given and debated.
Documentation of Cultural Heritage Objects
Authors: Grobovšek Jon
Published: August 2023

EXTENDED ABSTRACT:The first and important phase of documentation of cultural heritage objects is to understand which objects need to be documented. The entire documentation process is determined by the characteristics and scope of the cultural heritage object. The next question to be considered is the expected outcome of the documentation process and the purpose for which it will be used. These two essential guidelines determine each stage of the documentation workflow: the choice of the most appropriate data capturing technology and data processing method, how detailed should the documentation be, what problems may occur, what the expected outcome is, what it will be used for, and the plan for storing data and results. Cultural heritage objects require diverse data capturing and data processing methods. It is important that even the first stages of raw data capturing are oriented towards the applicability of results. The selection of the appropriate working method can facilitate the data processing and the preparation of final documentation. Documentation of paintings requires different data capturing method than documentation of buildings or building areas. The purpose of documentation can also be the preservation of the contemporary cultural heritage to posterity or the basis for future projects and activities on threatened objects. Documentation procedures should be adapted to our needs and capabilities. Captured and unprocessed data are lost unless accompanied by additional analyses and interpretations. Information on tools, procedures and outcomes must be included into documentation. A thorough analysis of unprocessed but accessible documentation, if adequately stored and accompanied by additional information, enables us to gather useful data. In this way it is possible to upgrade the existing documentation and to avoid data duplication or unintentional misleading of users. The documentation should be archived safely and in a way to meet the needs of potential users. Inadequate archiving may cause irreversible damage to documents. It is unreasonable to store data in a format which could not be read by future generations. In spite of high capacity of data bases the aspect of long term archiving of analogue documents should not be neglected. The past is being stored for the future, including different methods of storing various types of historical archives.
Digitisation of the Edo Mihevc’ Archive
Authors: Čebron Lipovec Neža , Drobnjak Vladimir
Published: August 2023

EXTENDED ABSTRACT:During the most productive period of his long lasting activity, namely in 1950’s and 1970’s of the 20th century, the Slovenian architect Edo Mihevc had a great impact on the development of landscape and urban architecture, especially in the Slovenian coastal region and Istria, where a great part of urban environment is either directly or indirectly related to his work. The Regional Archive of Koper obtained the architect’s archive and made it accessible to the public by signing a donation agreement with the architect’s widow Ana Jontez Mihevc. The archive was originally stored in three buildings (at his home in Portorož and Ljubljana, in his ex-office and in the basement at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana). The archive was then transmitted to the Regional Archive mainly for the sake of its preservation as it was endangered by inappropriate micro climate conditions (moist, dust) in all three depots. The archive located at the Faculty of Architecture was endangered as the documents were gradually taken away without any control although they had not been catalogued yet. The archive of Edo Mihevc (1911-1985) is gaining its importance for researches in the history of architecture as well as for studies of the period between the wars and especially for studies of the post war period in Slovenia. It is of great importance to the Slovenian coastal region and Istria as the architect and his students designed the regional architectural plan for the Slovenian coast and the north-west Istria as well as urban plans for individual cities and their enlargement which were mostly carried out. Thus, the architect had a great impact on the culture and identity of the local environment. In 2010 and 2011 the Regional Archive of Koper was allocated funds for the digitisation of plans which were considered to be the most sensitive part of the architect’s archive. They were sketched on the tracing paper of different quality. As they were intensively used and sometimes combined with unsuitable materials they were damaged to such a degree that they needed to be restored before being digitised. They were digitised by the company Mikrografija of Novomesto. The storage of these documents represents a lot of problems, some of them being typical for all documents of modern architecture: great volume of documents due to numerous versions of a project, great volume of graphic documents of urban plans, the quality of tracing paper, documents are placed in other public archives (regional public committees) or in private archives, lack of basic data (dates, names …). There are also some specific problems: many documents have disappeared (they were either lost or destroyed) which might be related to the fact that Edo Mihevc had been severely criticised due to the controversy of his solutions. The problem of preserving his legacy is related to the historical and political circumstances in the recent past and the lack of historical distance to the waste corpus of his architectural heritage.
Looking Sixty Five Steps Back to Look Three Steps Forward: Reflections on the Slovenian Library Association P
Authors: Fras Popović Sabina , Razpotnik Špela , Sešek Irena
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe article highlights the programme guidelines of the Slovenian Library Association activities for the period 2013 - 2015. Respect for the Association’s heritage, as well as its members' expectations and the orientation outlined in the draft of the National programme for culture 2013-2016 played the key role when drawing up the guidelines. During the summer of 2012, a research was carried out to establish the members' expectations. The research and the descriptive analysis results are presented. The latter show the comparison between the Slovenian Library Association ambitious plans in 2003 and the set plans for the future.
Memetics and Cultural Evolution of Grimm’s Fairy Tales in Slovenia (1849-2012)
Authors: Blažić Milena Mileva
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tales are a typical example of memetics and cultural evolution. The most known types/motifs/mems in their Children’s and Household Tales (1812) are: Little Red Cap, Little Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, the Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, the Frog King (or the Iron Heinrich), Thumbling, the Wishing Table, Town Musicians of Bremen etc.Purpose: Based on Jack Zipes’ theory of memetics and cultural evolution of fairy tales the article deals with translations, adaptations and retellings of Grimm’s Fairy Tales in Slovenia in the period from 1849 to 2012.Methodology/approach: Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are applied. The goal of the research was to deal with the reception of the Grimm’s Fairy Tales from the point of view of Jack Zipes’ theory of memetics and cultural evolution and to determine which fairy tales have been translated into Slovenian. The article deals with the question whether the priority was given to the most typical fairy tales that had already been translated into many other languages trying to find out if any other specific selection criteria were used. Based on the qualitative and quantitative research and on the descriptive method, Jack Zipes’ sociological theory is applied to a representative bibliography of the translations into Slovenian.Research limitation: Grimm’s fairy tales were translated into Slovenian but the authors and/or translators were either not cited or cited by initials or annotations (i.e. translated from German into Slovenian by…)Many Slovenian (juvenile) authors have written original texts based on Grimm’s fairy tales (i.e. Oton Župančič: Sneguljčiča /Snow White, 1900) thus combining folk tradition and originality. Originality/practical implications: The research applies the sociological theory of memetics and cultural evolution of the American scientist Jack Zipes to the reception of Grimm’s Fairy Tales in Slovenia in the period from 1849 to 2012.
Apology for Local Library
Authors: Novljan Silva
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose: The purpose of the article is to strengthen the importance of a local library and its role in offering equal access to library services even to inhabitants of the smallest local communities.Methodology: Fulfilling the mission of a public library, a local library exercises equal human rights and fundamental freedoms for inhabitants of a local community. The research indicates that inhabitants of a small community having no local library are deprived of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The questionnaire was completed by central public libraries responsible for the accessibility of library services in their region. The research is based on the analysis of publicly available statistical data and responses to a questionnaire on library services in communities with no local library. The results place a public library among institutions behaving in a socially responsible way thus developing a democratic and responsible society.Results: The results confirmed that small communities having no local libraries are deprived of library services although they, together with the Ministry of Culture, co-finance a local library in a neighbouring community and have access to its services.Research limitations: The research is focused on verifying the accessibility of library services on a selected sample of communities and does not assess the entire scope and quality of public libraries' activity in realising common recommendations on the accessibility of public library services.Originality/practical implications: Testing the accessibility of library services on a selected sample of communities and the effect of solidarity on equal access to library services encourage the consideration of suitability of regulations on local library organisation, the attitude of the state, communities and central public libraries in preserving and developing a local library.
POLOŽAJ BRANJA IN KNJIGE: ZAKAJ MORAMO VZTRAJATI PRI KNJIGI KOT VREDNOTI PER SE?
Authors: Grilc Uroš
Published: August 2023

Raziskovanje knjižnega trga in položaja branja razkriva delovanje različnih podsistemov družbe, od kulturnega in izobraževalnega do gospodarskega in socialnega. Položaj knjige razodeva kompleksno strukturo družbe in kaže stopnjo njene (ne)razvojne usmerjenosti, ki je povezana z razvitostjo bralne kulture in različnih funkcionalnih pismenosti. Na osnovi novejših podatkov o pogostosti branja in kupovanja knjig v Sloveniji, Franciji in na Finskem na eni strani ter spremembami na knjižnih trgih v teh državah na drugi je v članku analizirana odzivnost založnikov in državnih politik na negativne smernice, ki sta jim podvržena evropski bralec in evropska knjiga. Zaostrene razmere spričo gospodarske krize namreč nimajo nujno premo sorazmernih negativnih posledic na položaj branja, kar kaže prav primer Finske. Ne glede na to, da se ekonomski kazalci knjižnega trga slabšajo, je v finskem založništvu bralna kultura še vedno v vzponu, razloga pa sta dva: Finci knjigo in branje dojemajo kot izrazito vrednoto per se, ki se prenaša iz roda v rod; in knjiga ima v finskem šolskem sistemu izrazito aktivno in močno vlogo. Vloga kulturnega kapitala, kot ga razume Bourdieu, je pri oblikovanje bralnih navad posameznika tako izrazita, da članek utemeljuje trditev: povej mi, kako je s knjigo v tvoji deželi, in povem ti, v kakšni deželi živiš in kako kakovostno živiš.
Explorando el Futuro Sostenible de la Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) en la Amazonía Ecuatoriana: Modelado del Nicho Ecológico para la Rehabilitación de Áreas Degradadas
Authors: Herrera-Feijoo Robinson J.
Published: August 2023

Este estudio investiga el potencial de la balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) como una herramienta sostenible para la restauración de áreas degradadas en la Amazonía Ecuatoriana. A través del modelado del nicho ecológico utilizando Maxent y la metodología Kuenm, identificamos aproximadamente 7423 km2 de áreas climáticamente adecuadas para el cultivo y restauración con O. pyramidale en la región. La importancia radica en su papel para conservar la biodiversidad, mitigar el cambio climático y fomentar el desarrollo económico. Los resultados resaltan la viabilidad de esta especie nativa en la restauración, destacando su potencial para promover la biodiversidad y captura de carbono, superando a especies exóticas. Estas conclusiones tienen implicaciones para la conservación y la restauración, y respaldan la necesidad de futuras investigaciones que evalúen su impacto en la flora y fauna local. La balsa emerge como una alternativa valiosa para enfrentar los desafíos ambientales y socioeconómicos en la Amazonía Ecuatoriana, con el respaldo de colaboraciones interdisciplinarias y la orientación de tomadores de decisiones para implementar programas de restauración basados en la información climática proporcionada por este estudio.
Repensando o perfil do professor no século XXI
Authors: Hengemühle Adelar , Castro Maristela Barcelos
Published: August 2023

Neste artigo, trazemos 13 tópicos a serem refletidos pelos professores no sentido de repensar o novo perfil necessário. Também apontamos sugestões de como podemos transformar as Instituições em espaço para a formação continuada e a transformação.
Mitologia e a dificuldade de mudar a educação em sua essência
Authors: Hengemühle Adelar , Castro Maristela Barcelos
Published: August 2023

Mitos e crendices acompanham a educação escolar ao longo dos séculos e pouco se tem visto mudanças na essência dessa instituição, mesmo com muitas transformações nas realidades mundiais e nas próprias descobertas científicas, incluindo aqui as neurociências.  Nesse caminho, alguns mitos e crenças têm-se perpetuado e comportamentos, pensamentos limitantes e auto cumpridores se reforçam. O primeiro mito que abordaremos neste artigo é “a aprendizagem se dá pela transmissão de conhecimentos do professor para os alunos”. Esse mito sustenta que, na maior parte do tempo, o professor que sabe, deve passar seus conhecimentos a quem não sabe e, dessa forma, seus ensinamentos serão acolhidos. O segundo mito, que complementa o primeiro, é que “enquanto ensino meus conteúdos os alunos aprendem”. Há uma crença que mestre bom é aquele que ensina, mesmo desprezando o próprio sujeito da aprendizagem. Nesse modelo, despreza-se o aprendente, justamente aquele que precisa modificar estruturas mentais por meio ativo e em contato com sua realidade e os novos conhecimentos. No terceiro e último mito apontaremos que “alguns conteúdos da escola são aplicáveis, outros, não”. Esse mito reforça a desconexão da vida com os conteúdos teóricos. No entanto, as descobertas já antigas, que se confirmam agora pelas neurociências, é que nos motivamos e nos sensibilizamos para aprender a partir do que acontece no meio, inclusive, sobre o que está próximo ao nosso mundo. Dessa forma, ao longo do artigo, traremos algumas contribuições e provocações que podem auxiliar no desfazimento desses mitos e crenças que nem se apoiam em ciência, nem em avaliações de resultados, que como aqui no Brasil, têm sido péssimos, mas que firme e fortes se multiplicam como ervas daninhas.
Avaliação da resistência mecânica de um solo arenoso com a inclusão de fibras de polietileno
Authors: Silveira Maitê Rocha , Marçal Régis , Marçal Rafael , Rodrigues Roger Augusto , Nogueira Caio Gorla , Lodi Paulo César
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho avaliou a variação da resistência mecânica de um solo arenoso antes e depois da inclusão de fibras de polietileno (PET) em diferentes tamanhos e percentagens. O solo estudado é típico da região de Bauru (SP - Brasil), sendo classificado como areia média a fina pouco argilosa marrom avermelhada. O comprimento das fibras usadas foi de 10, 15, 20 e 30 mm, com largura de 1,5 mm e em percentagens de 1,0, 1,5, e 2% em relação à massa seca do solo. Foram realizados ensaios de compactação (Proctor Normal), resistência não confinada e cisalhamento direto, com e sem a inclusão de fibras. Os resultados mostraram que a maior resistência uniaxial do solo foi obtida para a inclusão de fibras de 20 mm em uma percentagem de 1,5% em relação à massa seca do solo. Foi obtida uma resistência de 109,34 kPa, que se mostrou 92,7% maior que a resistência do solo sem a inclusão de fibras. Para este mesmo comprimento e percentagem, os resultados dos ensaios de cisalhamento direto mostram um aumento de 67% do parâmetro de coesão e uma diminuição de 4% do ângulo de atrito do solo. De forma geral, conclui-se que a adição de fibras de polietileno ao solo aumenta significativamente sua resistência uniaxial, assim como a resistência ao cisalhamento.
Evaluation of the water absorption of expanded polystyrene after different periods
Authors: Borsatto Mariana Basolli , Carneiro Neto Mozart Mariano , Rodrigues Roger Augusto , Nogueira Caio Gorla , Lodi Paulo César
Published: August 2023

This work evaluated the results of water absorption tests on specimens of expanded polystyrene (EPS) in the specific masses of 10, 20 and 30 kg/m³ molded in specimens with cubic dimensions of 100 mm. The tests were carried out according to ASTM C272 (2001). Long-term water absorption tests were also performed, which differs from the simple test by the immersion time of the specimens, in which the test bodies were kept submerged for a period of 28 days, seeking to study the behavior of the EPS when exposed or in contact with water for long periods of time. From the results it was observed that the water absorption parameters tend to decrease with the increase of the specific mass, being that the lower density presents significant water absorption, this shows that there is a loss of the beneficial characteristics of the use of EPS with low density. Thus, it is important to provide a waterproofing system in practice that avoids the direct contact of the geoexpandido with the water, as well as an adequate and efficient drainage system to remove the water in contact with the EPS faster in the construction. It is also worth noting that water absorption represents about 4% of the sample volume and the behavior, both in mass and volume, for immersion in a 24-hour period and 28 days remains similar.
Obesidade como fator de risco para o desenvolvimento de Câncer do Endométrio
Authors: Moraes José Maylon dos Santos , Da Silva Maria Clara , Da Silva Mickelly Evelin Ribeiro , Malta Weslan Vieira , Dos Santos Williane Alcântara Cunha , Lima Thays Vitória de Oliveira , Da Silva Maria Izabelle Barbosa , Da Silva Karine Barreto
Published: August 2023

A obesidade é uma doença multifatorial que envolve vários fatores sociais e econômicos, e é caracterizada pelo acúmulo de gordura corporal, causando o aumento de citocinas inflamatórias. Nesse contexto, a obesidade pode desencadear diabetes do tipo 2, doenças cardiovasculares, dislipidemias, e o câncer do endométrio. Os principais fatores de desenvolvimento dessa neoplasia estão diretamente ligados ao estilo de vida, fatores socioeconômicos, obesidade, sedentarismo, resistência à insulina e excesso de estrogênio exógeno. Pesquisas narrativas feitas nas plataformas PubMed entre 2017 e 2022 em português, inglês e espanhol. Indicam a incidência de mortalidade do câncer endometrial devido ao aumento da adiposidade, foi analisado também que mulheres com obesidade tiveram taxa maior de mortalidade quando comparado com mulheres com o peso normal. A gordura visceral contém adipócitos e pré-adipócitos que podem aumentar a tumorigênese, fazendo com que aumente o desenvolvimento da neoplasia através da conversão de andrógenos em estrógenos aumentando a proliferação endometrial e transcrição de genes pró proliferativos. Com a diminuição da adiposidade corporal e do peso, associados ao melhor estilo de vida auxiliam na prevenção do câncer endometrial e suas possíveis complicações.
Grupo “Central-zap Hemoterapia”: uma comunidade virtual de apoio à rede hemoterápica do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Rodrigues Carlos André de Souza Pereira , Bortolon Paula Chagas , Dos Santos Nilton Bahlis , De Souza Vanilda , Machado Flávio , Menezes Patrick , Gama Mirian Oliveira , Catharino Miriam Santos da Silva
Published: August 2023

Este artigo tem o objetivo de relatar a experiência do Grupo Central-Zap Hemoterapia, Grupo de WhatsApp de profissionais de Saúde, iniciado em 2015, que ganhou particular relevância com o combate da pandemia mundial COVID-19. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, quantitativo e exploratório, de caráter netnográfico, que procurou observar e entender o grupo de WhatsApp dos profissionais da Hemorrede do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. O Grupo Central-Zap Hemoterapia viabilizou a comunicação entre profissionais das unidades de Saúde da Hemorrede do Estado do Rio de Janeiro para evitar perda de estoques de sangue e hemocomponentes em algumas unidades, enquanto tais insumos careciam em outras, criando um importante apoio ao gerenciamento do estoque de sangue e hemocomponente, na unidade de Saúde da Hemorrede do Estado do Rio de Janeiro em um momento de sobrecarga do sistema. Essa experiência proporcionou uma visão analítica e colaborativa da situação atual da saúde, indicando uma rota para aprimorar sua eficiência e, como resultado, a assistência oferecida à população.
The Battalion Commander Course in Israel as One of the Equivalent Courses for Military Rank
Authors: Saganová, Captain. Ing. Monika
Published: August 2023

The article deals with the equivalent courses for military rank in the Slovak Armed Forces. The aim of the article is to introduce the participation of Slovak, Czech, Polish and Hungarian soldiers in The Battalion Commander Course, which refers to the knowledge applicable and not applicable to the Slovak and Czech armed forces. The main part of this course deals with the developing leadership of the commanders, the goal is to train and educate the commanders, to set a personal example and to prepare the commanders for the deployement in wide scale of operations.
BIOMARCADORES DE ESTRESSE OXIDATIVO NA DOENÇA RENAL CRÔNICA: AVANÇOS E DESAFIOS
Authors: Salmito Francisco Thiago Santos , De Macedo Ana Glace Magalhães , Da Silva Ana Paula Pereira , Cavalcanti Anna Ruannnitha Silva Lima , Serafim Edilma Casimiro Gomes , Da Silva Ivanise Freitas , Santos Jeniffer Lacava Letuivinski , Almeida Marcos Lima , De Oliveira Maria Irandi , Almeida Mateus Lima
Published: August 2023

A doença renal crônica (DRC) é uma condição de saúde pública global com alta prevalência e impacto significativo na qualidade de vida dos pacientes. O estresse oxidativo desempenha um papel central na patogênese da DRC, contribuindo para a progressão da doença e complicações associadas. Nesse contexto, os biomarcadores de estresse oxidativo surgem como ferramentas promissoras para avaliar a atividade oxidativa e fornecer informações clínicas relevantes. Esta revisão abrangente explora os avanços recentes e os desafios enfrentados na utilização desses biomarcadores na DRC, destacando sua importância no diagnóstico precoce, monitoramento da progressão da doença e desenvolvimento de estratégias terapêuticas mais eficazes.
A EXPERIÊNCIA DO USUÁRIO COMO FOCO DE CRIAÇÃO DE UM JOGO DE HORROR
Authors: Bezerra Adriano , Dos Santos Junior Wilson José , Stader Rafael Camillo , Sampedro Paula Poiet , Loureiro Guilherme Cornachioni Delci , Valente Vânia Cristina Pires Nogueira
Published: August 2023

Desde o desenvolvimento dos primeiros jogos eletrônicos, novas tecnologias surgiram e ampliaram as possibilidades desse mercado e consequentemente as experiências de seus usuários. Esse trabalho expõe o processo de criação do jogo para computador Timor, sua construção visual, sonora e programação de algoritmos com inteligência artificial e como cada parte foi pensada de acordo com a experiência do usuário. Para além do desenvolvimento, também é relatado um teste feito com participantes sobre a experiência proporcionada pelo jogo. Por fim, são discutidos os pontos avaliados e o que é preciso alterar para melhorar a experiência dos usuários. Esse trabalho busca expor a criação e a avaliação de um jogo sob a ótica da experiência do usuário, um olhar que contempla os desenvolvedores, assim como os as pessoas que irão desfrutar do jogo.
DIETA CETOGÊNICA COMO TRATAMENTO DE EPILEPSIA
Authors: Guedes Carolina Cotrim , Tokarski Igor Caminha , Isa Isabela , Ramos Bruno Carrijo , Melo Ingryd Capucci
Published: August 2023

A dieta cetogênica (DC) é baseada na eliminação de fontes ricas de carboidratos e maior consumo de alimentos abundantes em gorduras boas. Além do tratamento de diversas comorbidades, essa dieta tem sido utilizada para evitar crises epilépticas. Assim, esse estudo visa sintetizar o conhecimento dessa relação.
A PÉLVIS COMO FOCO: MARTA GRAHAM, UMA GRAMÁTICA
Authors: Bragato Marcos , Araújo Douglas , De Farias Filho Heronides Fernandes , Costa Magna da Silva , Chellappa Thiago
Published: August 2023

A dançarina e coreógrafa estadunidense Marta Graham (1894 - 1991) inaugura não somente um novo modo de organizar a narratividade e os reclamos na cena, mas como inserir o corpo feminino em outra agenda cinestésica e cinética. Com a justificativa da necessidade de se prestar atenção aos traços psicológicos, organiza treinamento com ajustes especialmente no trabalho de chão (floor work) cuja ênfase se encontra na pélvis feminina. Ela mesma empresta o corpo para as tentativas de erros e acertos para o que se chama de casa da “verdade pélvica”. Hoje, o vocabulário e a sintaxe da técnica Graham compartilham notoriedade, mas não conferem sua difusão por exigir dispêndio não factível num mundo “com pressa”. Sobrevive, a técnica, em meio à miscelânia encetada atualmente de procedimentos para se chegar à cena.
Development of naïve phage display VHH libraries from Indian camel
Authors: DASH L , SUBRAMANIAM S , KHULAPE S A , PRUSTY B R , PARGAI K , NARNAWARE S D , PATIL N V , PATTNAIK B
Published: August 2023

The present study describes the construction of naïve camelid VHH single pot library from lymphocytes of non- immunized Camelus dromedarius. RNA extracted from 6 healthy female camels was pooled together and used for construction of library in phagemid vector. The VHH inserts were found in 50–70% of the phagemid vector (pMECS vector) cloned in Escherichia coli and the size of the libraries was estimated to be around 105–107cfu. Sequence analysis of VHHs revealed variations in the length of complementary determining regions and amino acid usage resulting in a variety of different paratopes. Further expression of VHH rescued from the library was optimized in prokaryotic system using pET32 expression system. Functional antibodies generated from this naïve library will be explored for affinity against various antigens in further studies.
A comparison of in vitro fertilization potential of sperm obtained from refrigerated (4°C) epididymis and fresh ejaculation of buck under different embryo culture media
Authors: KUMAR DHARMENDRA , JAIN SALIL KUMAR , SARKHEL BIKASH CHANDRA
Published: August 2023

The present study assessed the fertilization potential of sperm obtained from refrigerated epididymis and fresh ejaculation of buck under 2 culture media, viz. modified synthetic oviductal fluid (mSOF) and research vitro cleave-blastocyst (RVCL-BLAST) media. In the process, the cauda epididymis of slaughtered buck were immediately collected, pre-processed and refrigerated (4°C) for 24 h. The oocytes recovered from slaughter house ovaries were in vitro matured and fertilized with both semen sources. On analysis of embryonic development, ejaculated group showed significantly higher blastocyst rate than epididymal sperm, however, initial cleavage rates of epididymal group was significantly higher than ejaculated semen, irrespective of culture media. Among the culture media, RVCL-BLAST media was significantly efficient than mSOF in terms of cleavage and blastocysts, irrespective of gametes sources. Despite of lower outcome of blastocyst, cold stored epididymal sperm may be considered as an alternative, potent and viable source of gametes for assisted reproduction in case of endangered or other livestock, if immediate facilities for sperm processing are not available.
Screening for bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency, deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase, bovine citrullinaemia and factor XI deficiency in Holstein cattle
Authors: KAYA MUHAMMET , MEYDAN HASAN , KIYMA ZEKERIYA , ALAN MUHAMMET , YILDIZ MEHMET A
Published: August 2023

Holstein cattle reared in Eskisehir region were monitored with respect to the genetic disorders defined as bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (BLAD), deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase (DUMPS), bovine citrullinaemia (BC) and factor XI deficiency (FXID). To determine the presence of BLAD, DUMPS, BC and FXID genotypes, Holstein cattle (219) were sampled. Three BLAD and 2 FXID carriers were identified among the 219 Holstein cattle examined, while none of the cows carried DUMPS and BC. Current study demonstrated that carriers of BLAD and FXID are present in the Turkish Holstein population in Eskisehir region, although at a low frequency. Since, artificial insemination is widely used in these populations, determination of the carriers of hereditary disorders within the population of breeding sires has become essential. To prevent economic losses resulting from genetic disorders, it is advised to screen breeding sires for these genotypes. The aim of this study was to investigate existence and prevalence of BLAD, DUMPS, BC and FXID alleles in Holstein cattle reared in Eskisehir region by using PCR and PCR-RFLP methods.
Effect of FMD vaccination on various semen quality parameters in Frieswal crossbred bulls
Authors: SIROHI A S , CHAND N , TYAGI S , SRIVASTAVA N , SHARMA A , HEMLATA HEMLATA
Published: August 2023

The primary objective of the present study was to assess the semen quality parameters in Frieswal crossbred bulls
(95) after vaccination against foot and mouth disease (FMD). The fresh ejaculates (3,537) were subjected to evaluation for volume, concentration, initial motility and post-thaw motility as per standard procedures. The observations were recorded for 1 month of pre-vaccination and 5 months post-vaccination. A steadily decrease in the volume of semen was observed during post-vaccination period. No significant change was observed in concentration and live percentage of spermatozoa during post-vaccination period. However, percentage of total abnormal spermatozoa increased from 14.50% in pre-vaccination period to 25.32% in first month of post-vaccination period. Initial motility of spermatozoa decreased significantly following the FMD vaccination in bulls up to third month but started increasing from fourth month of post-vaccination. No difference was observed in post-thaw motility of ejaculates selected for freezing during first 3 months of post-vaccination. It was evident in the present study that semen quality parameters of Frieswal crossbred bulls improved after three months of FMD vaccination.
Carcass composition and meat quality parameters of Ghungroo pigs
Authors: THOMAS R , BANIK S , BARMAN K , MOHAN N H , SARMA D K
Published: August 2023

The study was part of a programme to improve pig production in India and the information on carcass composition and meat quality is very much essential towards the development of a suitable breeding plan for this pig breed. Gilts (16) and barrows (26) from Ghungroo breed were slaughtered at the age of 10 months for evaluating the different parameters. Complete dissection of carcass indicated a meat:bone ratio of 2.54 and fat:lean ratio of 0.29 for this breed. The carcass length ranged from 65.5 – 77 cm, while that of the loin eye area varied from 2.4 – 4.3 in2. Back fat thickness at three-quarters of the length of the transverse section of the exposed M. longissimus thoracis et lumborum between the 10th and 11th ribs was in the range of 2.3 - 3.85 cm. Moisture:protein ratio varied from 3.17 to 3.65 with an average of 3.45 and no significant difference was observed between gilts and barrows. The objective of the present study was to investigate the detailed carcass and meat quality parameters of Ghungroo pigs.
Sustainability of Gangatiri cattle rearing
Authors: SINGH PUSPENDRA KUMAR , SANKHALA G , SINGH AMIT , PRASAD KAMTA
Published: August 2023

The present study was undertaken in the native tract of Gangatiri cattle in Uttar Pradesh. Information was collected from 108 dairy farmers. Sustainability of Gangatiri cattle rearing was evaluated by measuring 3 indices i.e. economic sustainability index, social sustainability index and environmental sustainability index. Economic efficiency was measured by 6 indicators, viz. production efficiency, net profit, marketing, lactation length, dry period, and calving interval. Community relation of dairy farmers and their access to resource and support services were considered for measuring social equity. Indicators like dung utilization pattern, waste management and preparedness for flood were taken for measuring environment sustainability. The cattle rearing of dairy farmers was measured as composite sustainability index (CSI), ranging from 0 to 1. The results showed that most of dairy farmers (67.59%) had medium CSI score ranging from 0.3 to 0.6 followed by high CSI (>0.6) among 21.30% dairy farmers of study area, suggesting cattle rearing had lineage toward sustainability.
Expectation of participants in national dairy fair of India: A complete itemization by multivariate analysis
Authors: LAL S P , MOHAMMAD ASIF , PONNUSAMY K , KALE RAJIV BALIRAM
Published: August 2023

For the sustainability and continuity of national level fair, expectation analysis is very much crucial and so at ICAR-NDRI, it was investigated in detail. Expectation analysis is widely analyzed in medical science sector but is usually ignored in agricultural research. Randomly selected farmers (60) out of participants (225) were taken for the present study. Participants responded in favour of the statements pertaining to infrastructural facilities, awards and recognition provided during the fair. Vast majority of the respondents (more than 9/10th) had medium to high expectation level from National Dairy Fair. Data on 12 variables were evaluated by using 2 multivariate statistical techniques, viz. principal component analysis (PCA) and standardized multivariate regression analysis (SMRA) method. Consequently, PCA yielded three components, which were named as, socio-economic motivational factor (PC 1), family-asset factor (PC 2), and educational factor (PC 3), and these factors explained 72.05% variance in the dataset. The findings of the (SMRA) method revealed that ‘awards and recognition received’, education, milk production, herd size, extension contact and ‘mass media exposure’ got the maximum weightage and had direct effect on expectation level of the respondents. The study implied that even the minutest expectation of the participants must be given utmost importance as participants act as ambassadors of national agricultural fairs, in their respective villages. Moreover, the present research will act as precedent for further research to measure expectation and study factors influencing it in the similar setup.
Progesterone profile and ultrasonographic scanning of uterus during post partum period in Jakhrana goats
Authors: GOEL A K , KHARCHE S D , JINDAL S K , KUMAR S , RANJAN R , SINGH S P , BHUSHAN S
Published: August 2023

It is evident from our findings that oestrous cyclicity was not resumed during 60 days pp in Jakhrana female goats, as progesterone level remained at basal level (£ 1.00 ng/ml) during this period. The ELISA results were further supported by ultrasonographic examination which revealed that post partum uterus regained pre-gravid stage by day 45 pp. Transrectal ultrasonography was confirmed as a reliable tool to determine uterine involution in goats. Thus, the results suggest the possibility of sustaining next pregnancy in Jakhrana goats after 60 days pp. Moreover, based upon these findings, it is clear that interventions are possible by advocating hormonal therapy in order to induce and synchronize oestrus/ovulation at or after 60 days pp from the perspective of augmenting reproductive efficiency.
Association study between microsatellite genotypes and layer performances in Rhode Island Red chicken*
Authors: DAS ANANTA KUMAR , KUMAR SANJEEV , RAHIM ABDUL , KOKATE LAXMIKANT SAMBHAJI
Published: August 2023

This investigation aimed to study association between microsatellites and layer performances in Rhode Island Red selected line chicken. Genomic DNA samples isolated from the 12 randomly selected birds were investigated at 24 microsatellite loci. The microsatellite alleles were separated on 6% urea-PAGE and their molecular sizes were estimated. Locus specific alleles were identified according to their sizes, and their association with layer performance traits was assessed by least squares analysis of variance. Analysis revealed that age at sexual maturity of the birds had significant influence of 180bp/190bp and 184bp/196bp microsatellite genotypes in MCW0075 locus. Egg weight at 28th week of age was significantly associated with 210bp/244bp, 216bp/216bp, 216bp/238bp, 222bp/244bp genotypes in MCW0005; and 173bp/173bp, 175bp/175bp, 177bp/177bp in MCW0014. Egg production upto 40 weeks of age was also significantly associated with some genotypes in MCW0044 (133bp/151bp, 136bp/ 160bp), ADL0102 (136bp/166bp, 146bp/174bp, 166bp/166bp) and ADL0158 (178bp/214bp, 184bp/184bp, 184bp/ 214bp, 184bp/222bp). MCW0051 (90bp/118bp, 105bp/118bp, 118bp/118bp), MCW0014 (173bp/173bp, 175bp/ 175bp, 177bp/177bp) and ADL0176 (200bp/200bp, 200bp/236bp, 202bp/202bp) demonstrated significant influences on body weight at 40th week of age. Findings suggested faster genetic progress in RIR flocks by adapting microsatellite genotype based selection.
Changing demand for livestock food products: An evidence from Indian households
Authors: CHENGAPPA P G , UMANATH M , VIJAYASARATHY K , BABU PRADEEPA , MANJUNATHA A V
Published: August 2023

Evidence was established for changing consumption trends towards livestock products making use of the consumer expenditure survey data pertaining to the periods, 2004–05 and 2011–12. The large database of National Sample Survey Organisation was used for estimation of income and demand elasticities through the Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System (QUAIDS). The results provided useful insights into the increasing domestic demand for livestock products in Indian households. The estimated expenditure elasticities for livestock products such as milk and milk products, chicken, fish and prawn were positive and significant in both rural and urban India. This implied that as the per capita income of the households increased, the proportion of expenditure on these products were much higher than other livestock products. Furthermore, own price elasticities for most of the livestock products, except egg and mutton, were highly elastic indicating the price sensitiveness of demand for these food products among the Indian households.
Adoption status and factors influencing adoption of livestock vaccination in India: An application of multinomial logit model
Authors: RATHOD PRAKASH KUMAR , CHANDER MAHESH
Published: August 2023

The present study highlighted the efforts of government of India for livestock health and disease control, adoption status of livestock vaccination technology, constraints as perceived by farmers and identified factors affecting adoption of vaccination in India using multinomial logit model. The primary data from 360 dairy farmers of 4 states in North India and secondary data from various sources were used for this purpose. The adoption status revealed that majority of the respondents partially adopted vaccination for more than 9 years, followed by adoption since 6–9 years depicting a highly significant difference among the respondents across the states. Multinomial logit model depicted the Chi-square value of 110.05 which showed that likelihood ratio statistics are highly significant suggesting that model was fit for explanation. The variables ‘distance to veterinary institution’ or ‘animal healthcare centre’ and livestock holding were significantly associated with the probability that the respondent will be a full adopter of vaccination. The study suggested that researchers and extension experts need to make farmers more aware about the benefits of vaccination. Further, the scientists have to analyze the problems of dairy farmers and find suitable solutions for higher diffusion and adoption at field conditions by participatory technology generation and transfer approach.
Case Report: Acute cholecystitis complicared with colocystocolonic fistula
Authors: Pareja Helen Brambila Jorge , Lemos Clarissa de Deus , Carvalho Filho Cleiton Cesar Ferreira de , Passinato Isabela Alcantara , Santos Kézia Signer , Peixoto Marcos Vinicius de Souza , Lemos Yasmin de Deus
Published: August 2023

Acute cholecystitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the gallbladder, commonly caused by lithiasis. It is more prevalent in females, and one of its risk factors is obesity. In the vast majority of cases, symptoms include intense pain in the right hypochondrium or epigastrium, which may radiate to the back, associated with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hyporexia, fever and jaundice. The diagnosis is made through images, such as abdominal ultrasonography, which is considered a very efficient method for these cases, or computed tomography of the abdomen and in some situations through endoscopic examination (colnoscopy). The treatment is surgical. The patient in the case report in question had a cholecystocolic fistula, which is a rare complication of biliary lithiasis, which has variable and nonspecific clinical manifestations, and its diagnosis is often made incidentally in the perioperative period of its underlying cause. The most indicated treatment is cholecystectomy with closure of the fistula by videolaparoscopy.