bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integrating fish swimming abilities into rapid road crossing barrier assessment: Case studies in the southeastern United States
Authors: Sliger Ridge , Graham Jessica , Hoenke Kathleen , Kimball Matthew E. , Sterling Kenneth A. , Peoples Brandon K.
Published: February 2024

Many aquatic networks are fragmented by road crossing structures; remediating these barriers to allow fish passage is critical to restoring connectivity. Maximizing connectivity requires effective barrier identification and prioritization, but many barrier prioritization efforts do not consider swimming capabilities of target species. Given the many potential barriers within watersheds, inventory efforts integrating species-specific swimming speeds into rapid assessment protocols may allow for more accurate barrier removal prioritization. In this study, we demonstrate an approach for integrating fish swimming speeds into rapid barrier assessment and illustrate its utility via two case studies. We measured critical swimming speeds (Ucrit) of two stream-resident fish species with very different swimming modes: Yoknapatawpha Darter (Etheostoma faulkneri), an at-risk species whose current distribution is restricted to highly degraded habitat, and Bluehead Chub (Nocomis leptocephalus), an important host species for the federally endangered Carolina Heelsplitter mussel (Lasmigona decorata). We assessed potential barriers for Yoknapatawpha Darters in the Mississippi-Yocona River watershed, and Bluehead Chubs in the Stevens Creek watershed, South Carolina, USA. We integrated Ucrit into the Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP) barrier assessment protocol by estimating the proportion of individuals per species swimming at least as fast as the current through the assessed structures. Integrating Ucrit estimates into the SARP protocol considerably increased barrier severity estimates and rankings only for Yoknapatawpha Darters in the Yocona River watershed. These results indicate the importance of including species-specific swimming abilities in rapid barrier assessments and the importance of species-watershed contexts in estimating where swimming speed information might be most important. Our method has broad application for those working to identify barriers more realistically to improve species-specific fish passage. This work represents a next step in improving rapid barrier assessments and could be improved by investigating how results change with different measurements of swimming abilities and structure characteristics.
Is child anemia associated with early childhood development? A cross-sectional analysis of nine Demographic and Health Surveys
Authors: Benedict Rukundo K. , Pullum Thomas W. , Riese Sara , Milner Erin
Published: February 2024

Anemia is a significant public health problem in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with young children being especially vulnerable. Iron deficiency is a leading cause of anemia and prior studies have shown associations between low iron status/iron deficiency anemia and poor child development outcomes. In LMICs, 43% of children under the age of five years are at risk of not meeting their developmental potential. However, few studies have examined associations between anemia status and early childhood development (ECD) in large population-based surveys. We examined the associations between severe or moderate anemia and ECD domains (literacy-numeracy, physical, social-emotional, and learning) and an overall ECD index among children age 36–59 months. Nine Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) from phase VII of The DHS Program (DHS-7) that included the ECD module and hemoglobin testing in children under age five years were used. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were run for each of the five outcomes. Multivariate models controlled for early learning/interaction variables, child, maternal, and paternal characteristics, and socio-economic and household characteristics. Results showed almost no significant associations between anemia and ECD domains or the overall ECD index except for social-emotional development in Benin (AOR = 1.00 p < 0.05) and physical development in Maldives (AORs = 0.97 p < 0.05). Attendance at an early childhood education program was also significantly associated with the outcomes in many of the countries. Our findings reinforce the importance of the Nurturing Care Framework which describes a multi-sectoral approach to promote ECD in LMICs.
Multi-channel magnetic resonance spectroscopy graphical user interface (McMRSGUI)
Authors: Carrell Travis , McDougall Mary P.
Published: February 2024

This work introduces an open-sourced graphical user interface (GUI) software enabling the combination of multi-channel magnetic resonance spectroscopy data with different literature-based methods for the improvement of the quality and reliability of combined spectra. The multi-channel magnetic resonance spectroscopy graphical user interface (McMRSGUI) is a MATLAB-based spectroscopy processing GUI equipped to load multi-channel MRS data, pre-process, combine, and export combined data for evaluation with open-source quantification software (jMRUI). A literature-based, decision-tree process was incorporated into the combination type selection to serve as a guide to minimize spectral distortion in selecting between weighting methods. Multi-channel, simulated spectra were combined with the different combination techniques and evaluated for spectral distortion to validate the code. The incorporation of the combination methods into a single processing software enables multi-channel magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) data to be combined and compared for improved spectral quality with little user knowledge of combination techniques. Through the spectral peak distortion simulation of the combination methods, combined signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) values from the literature were verified. The spectral peak distortion simulation provides a secondary tool for researchers to estimate the spectral SNR levels when spectral distortion could occur and use this knowledge to further guide the selection of their combination technique. The McMRSGUI provides a software toolkit for evaluating multi-channel MRS data and their combination. Simulations evaluating spectral distortion at different noise levels were performed for each combination method to validate the GUI and demonstrate a method for researchers to assess the combined SNR levels at which they could be introducing spectral distortion.
Correlation between pose estimation features regarding movements towards the midline in early infancy
Authors: Sermpon Nisasri , Gima Hirotaka
Published: February 2024

In infants, spontaneous movement towards the midline (MTM) indicates the initiation of anti-gravity ability development. Markerless 2D pose estimation is a cost-effective, time-efficient, and quantifiable alternative to movement assessment. We aimed to establish correlations between pose estimation features and MTM in early-age infants. Ninety-four infant videos were analysed to calculate the percentage and rate of MTM occurrence. 2D Pose estimation processed the videos and determined the distances and areas using wrist and ankle landmark coordinates. We collected data using video recordings from 20 infants aged 8–16 weeks post-term age. Correlations between MTM observations and distance values were evaluated. Differences in areas between groups of videos showing MTM and no MTM in the total, lower-limb, and upper-limb categories were examined. MTM observations revealed common occurrences of hand-to-trunk and foot-to-foot movements. Weak correlations were noted between limb distances to the midbody imaginary line and MTM occurrence values. Lower MTM showed significant differences in the lower part (p = 0.003) and whole area (p = 0.001). Video recording by parents or guardians could extract features using 2D pose estimation, assisting in the early identification of MTM in infants. Further research is required to assess a larger sample size with the diversity of MTM motor behaviour, and later developmental skills, and collect data from at-risk infants.
Plasmodium falciparum contains functional SCF and CRL4 ubiquitin E3 ligases, and CRL4 is critical for cell division and membrane integrity
Authors: Rizvi Zeba , Reddy G. Srinivas , Gorde Somesh M. , Pundir Priyanka , Das Divya , Sijwali Puran Singh
Published: February 2024

Protein ubiquitination is essential for cellular homeostasis and regulation of several processes, including cell division and genome integrity. Ubiquitin E3 ligases determine substrate specificity for ubiquitination, and Cullin-RING E3 ubiquitin ligases (CRLs) make the largest group among the ubiquitin E3 ligases. Although conserved and most studied in model eukaryotes, CRLs remain underappreciated in Plasmodium and related parasites. To investigate the CRLs of human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, we generated parasites expressing tagged P. falciparum cullin-1 (PfCullin-1), cullin-2 (PfCullin-2), Rbx1 (PfRbx1) and Skp1 (PfSkp1). PfCullin-1 and PfCullin-2 were predominantly expressed in erythrocytic trophozoite and schizont stages, with nucleocytoplasmic localization and chromatin association, suggesting their roles in different cellular compartments and DNA-associated processes. Immunoprecipitation, in vitro protein-protein interaction, and ubiquitination assay confirmed the presence of a functional Skp1-Cullin-1-Fbox (PfSCF) complex, comprising of PfCullin-1, PfRbx1, PfSkp1, PfFBXO1, and calcyclin binding protein. Immunoprecipitation, sequence analysis, and ubiquitination assay indicated that PfCullin-2 forms a functional human CRL4-like complex (PfCRL4), consisting of PfRbx1, cleavage and polyadenylation specificity factor subunit_A and WD40 repeat proteins. PfCullin-2 knock-down at the protein level, which would hinder PfCRL4 assembly, significantly decreased asexual and sexual erythrocytic stage development. The protein levels of several pathways, including protein translation and folding, lipid biosynthesis and transport, DNA replication, and protein degradation were significantly altered upon PfCullin-2 depletion, which likely reflects association of PfCRL4 with multiple pathways. PfCullin-2-depleted schizonts had poorly delimited merozoites and internal membraned structures, suggesting a role of PfCRL4 in maintaining membrane integrity. PfCullin-2-depleted parasites had a significantly lower number of nuclei/parasite than the normal parasites, indicating a crucial role of PfCRL4 in cell division. We demonstrate the presence of functional CRLs in P. falciparum, with crucial roles for PfCRL4 in cell division and maintaining membrane integrity.
Real-time target point identification and automated log grasping by a forwarder, using a single stereo camera for both object detection and boom-tip control
Authors:   Skogforsk (The Forestry Research Institute of Sweden), Uppsala Science Park, 751 83 Uppsala, Sweden, Semberg Tobias , Nilsson Anders , Björheden Rolf , Hansson Linnea
Published: February 2024

The forest industry is constantly striving to increase productivity and cut costs, and many research and innovation projects are currently focusing on semi-automated or autonomous systems. A key element, with several possible solutions, is automated log grasping, where researchers and manufacturers are looking for efficient and sturdy ways to solve the task in real-time forwarding operations. This study presents a simple method for automated log grasping using only a single stereo camera for object detection (log and grapple) and a simple controller moving the boom, with feedback from the camera as boom-tip control. The accuracy, precision, and repeatability of the method was tested on a full-scale forwarder. Boom movements were examined from two different start positions in relation to the target position, with the log placed at three different angles. The overall log-grasping success was also evaluated. The tests were performed in a full-scale, real-time operation, without hand-eye calibration or other sensor data from the machine. The method was precise, with high repeatability, but the grasping point showed a minor systematic offset, depending on log angle. However, the deviation in accuracy was too small to affect the success rate. In practice, the most difficult log angles can be avoided by moving the machine slightly. The log grasping method may become part of an autonomous forwarding system or could provide operator support in semi-automated systems.
A minőségi gyermekművek kiválasztásának fontossága. Benedek Elek: Többsincs királyfi című meséjének elemzése
Authors: Lőrincz Eszter
Published: February 2024

A gyermekeknek szánt minőségi művek óvodai felhasználása esztétikai és pedagógiai szempontból is kulcsfontosságú. Azonban nem is olyan egyszerű azt megítélni, hogy mi a jó, hiszen ma már gazdag könyvkínálat áll rendelkezésre akár a korábbi évtizedek könyvterméséről, akár kortárs művekről legyen is szó. Pedagógusok, óvodapedagógusok és szülők kedvükre választhatnak a művek közül, de hogyan igazodjunk el ezek rengetegében? Miért fontos a felnőtt szemszögéből is megvizsgálni egy gyermeknek szánt művet? A kérdések megválaszolására és szemléltetésére a meseelemzés módszerét választottam, amely izgalmas és érdekes tényeket közvetít. Vannak olyan történések és jelenségek, amelyek a gyermeknek fel sem tűnő, mindennapi eseményeknek számítanak, ám a felnőttek ezeket a történetfordulatokat sokszor szeretnék megmagyarázni, logikus megoldást találni rájuk. Pedig éppen a magyarázatadás az, aminek a helyénvalósága megkérdőjelezhető, hiszen a jó meséket az jellemzi, hogy bennük minden megtörténhet. E megállapítás igazolására egy Benedek Elek-művet elemzek.
Óvoda gyermekszemmel: egy pilotvizsgálat eredményei
Authors: Kovács Krisztina , Bánfi Berta , Irsai Flóra , Varga Sára
Published: February 2024

Jelen tanulmányban egy kismintás empirikus vizsgálat első eredményeit adjuk közre. A tanulmány első részében felvázoljuk a hazai kora gyermekkorban végzett vizsgálatok főbb kutatási irányait, majd a vizsgálatunk kutatásmódszertani alapvetéseit ismertetjük, különös tekintettel a korosztály életkori sajátosságaira, végül a részeredményeket mutatjuk be és értelmezzük. Az elemzések rávilágítanak arra, hogy a vizsgálatban részt vevő öt- és hatéves gyerekek hogyan viszonyulnak saját óvodájukhoz, mennyire elégedettek az óvodai tevékenységekkel, és milyen elképzeléseik vannak a jó óvodával kapcsolatban. Az eredmények közelebb vihetnek, konkrét példákon keresztül, az óvodás gyerekek gondolkodásmódjának és óvodával kapcsolatos elképzeléseinek a pontosabb megismeréséhez. További empirikus vizsgálatok elvégzéséhez nyújthatnak kiindulási támpontokat.
Harnessing Agricultural Byproducts: Rice Husk-Derived Adsorbents for Heavy Metal Remediation in Water
Authors: Hardianto Ari , Ramadhani Winni Sahara , Nurjannah Ivani , Adinisa Lucy , Anggraeni Anni , Solihudin  , Sumeru Husain Akbar , Nurrusyda Fajriana Shafira , Pratomo Uji , Bahti Husein Hernandi , Subroto Toto
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the removal of heavy metals Pb(II), Cr(VI) and Ni(II) from water using rice husk-derived materials. The adsorption effectiveness of rice husk charcoal and its refined forms, including carbon-silica, silica, and carbon, was assessed after activation with HCl. The results revealed that activation improves the adsorption of Pb(II) and Cr(VI), particularly at lower concentrations, due to increased surface area and active sites. However, the influence of activation on Ni(II) is less significant. This research highlights the potential of using eco-friendly, cost-effective rice husk-derived adsorbents for water purification, offering a sustainable solution to heavy metal contamination and agricultural waste management.
Synthesis, Spectral Characterization, Antibacterial and Anticancer Evaluation of Novel Isoniazid based Schiff Base Ligand derived Transition Metal Complexes
Authors: Suganya M. , Puthilibai G.
Published: February 2024

A novel isoniazid based Schiff base ligand was synthesized by the condensation of 5-acetyl-N-(adamantan-2-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide (1 mmol) and isoniazid (1 mmol). Metal complexes were prepared by reacting the Schiff base with metal(II) chloride (M = Ni2+, Cu2+ and Co2+), formed the novel metal coordination compound. The synthesized ligand and metal complexes were characterized by 1H NMR, mass spectral, UV-visible, IR & EPR spectral studies, themogravimetric analysis, cyclic voltametry and were screened with both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterias to evaluate the antibacterial activity by disc diffusion method. The zone of inhibition of the antibacterial assay demonstrated that all the three metal(II) complexes are active against the four bacterias, showed increased activity with increase in concentration and is more active against S. aureas at all concentrations. The systhesized complexes were also evaluated for its anticancer activities, only Ni(II) and Co(II) complexes showed the moderate levels of cytotoxicity activity.
Facile and Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Semecarpus anacardium and their Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity
Authors: Pagolu Koteswara Rao , Gaurav G.V. , Shivanarayana Ch. , Rao D. agadeeswara
Published: February 2024

Plant extracts are utilized to synthesize nanoparticles containing bioactive compounds that can effectively decrease metal toxicity. In present study, the aqueous extracts of Semecarpus anacardium leaves and stems were used to reduce silver nitrate and synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), which have potent antibacterial and anticancer effects. The physico-chemical methods such as XRD, UV-Vis, Fourier transform IR and SEM were used to characterize the biogenci silver nanoparticles. These methods validated the synthesis of AgNPs with smaller size and homogeneously sphere-shaped AgNPs (10-50 nm) after incubation with S. anacardium leaf and stem extract. Stem extract derived AgNPs showed the significant cancer fighting abilities in the human breast (MDA-MB-231) and prostate adenocarcinoma (PC-3) cells compared to that of derived AgNPs. Stem extract derived AgNPs exhibits the significant antibacterial activity against E. coli and B. subtilis with respect to the gentamycin. Additionally, the study demonstrated that green synthetic AgNPs may be investigated for use as a treatment against bacterial infections.
Efficacy of Quercetin and Kaempferol from Methanolic Extracts of Adiantum lunulatum Burm. F. and Polystichum acrostichoides as Antidiabetic Activity
Authors: Sravani T. , Katta Sunitha
Published: February 2024

In present investigation, the aerial parts of two fern species viz. Polystichum acrostichoides (PA) and Adiantum lunulatum (AL) were used to evaluate the potent antidiabetic activity. Methanol solvent was used for extraction by soxhlation method followed by LC-MS analysis to identify the presence of compounds in both the extracts. Further, isolation of the major compounds was carried out and characterized by IR, mass and NMR techniques. Thereafter, in vitro α-amylase inhibitory activity for both the extracts was determined by comparing with acarbose as standard. Thereafter, α-glucosidase inhibition activity followed by glucose uptake was studied using L6 cell line study. Practical yield for both the fern extracts was calculated and observed A. lunulatum extract showed more yield (7 g) than P. acrostichoides (3 g). Based on the analytical data, isolated compound was identified as quercetin and kaempferol from the A. lunulatum and P. acrostichoides extracts, respectively. A. lunulatum extract even showed better dose dependent α-amylase inhibition and α-glucosidase inhibition activity than P. acrostichoides furthermore, L6 cell line study showed increased glucose uptake by A. lunulatum extract than P. acrostichoides extract when compared with standard insulin. Based on the findings, it appears that the both A. lunulatum and P. acrostichoides have the potential to be used as antidiabetic drugs due to presence of major isolated flavonoids i.e. quercetin and kaempferol as among the bioactive compounds. Antidiabetic efficacy was dosage dependent and A. lunulatum extract was more effective in inhibiting glucose uptake than P. acrostichoides extract.
EFFICIENCY OF APPLICATION OF A COMPLEX OF ENZYMES FOR PROCESSING OF COMMON LINGONBERRY CAKE INTO A FOOD INGREDIENT
Authors: Volkova Galina Sergeevna , Sokolova Elena Nikolaevna , Ionov Vladislav Vitalievich , Davydkina Vera Evgenievna , Fursova Natalya Aleksandrovna , Serba Elena Mikhailovna
Published: February 2024

The development of a comprehensive end-to-end technology of processing berries for juice and the resulting berry cake into food ingredients with increased biological value is an urgent scientific task and requires comprehensive research. The relevance of the use of common cranberry cake as a vegetable raw material for the production of food ingredients is due to its rich chemical composition, cheapness of the raw material base used to isolate valuable biologically active substances, since cranberry cake is a multi-tonnage waste of technological processes in juice production. Biocatalytic treatment of cranberry cake was carried out with the following enzymatic system - pectinase 0.25 units. Pcs/g, cellulase 0.75 units. Cs/g, protease 0.05 units. PS/g, lipase 0.05 units. LS/g., at hydromodules 1:1 and 1:2 at 50ºC and pH 4.8. As a result of studies obtained fermentolysate cake lingonberry at 2-hour hydrolysis with selected enzyme complex at pH 4.8 and 500C, which is a liquid of dark red color with a strong smell of cranberry, sour taste, dry substance content 5,0%,, the content of phenolic substances 470 mg/cm3 and antioxidant activity 912.7 mg%. Fermentolysate contains a complex of anthocyanins, presumably such as cyanidin-3-galactoside, cyanidin-3-arabinoside, peonidin-3-galactoside, peonidin-3-arabinoside. The experimental data obtained testify to the prospects of creating food ingredients enriched with biologically valuable substances of berry raw materials contained in the fermentolysate of cranberry cake intended to compensate nutrient deficiencies in nutrition and expand the range of fast cooking products.
TEMÁTICA SAÚDE NA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA ESCOLAR
Authors: Pereira Guilherme Adroaldo Moraes , Corrêa Marluce Raquel Decian
Published: February 2024

Objetivou-se com esse trabalho analisar a abordagem da temática saúde na Educação Física escolar, pela perspectiva da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). Para a realização do estudo lançou-se mão da pesquisa documental, tendo como objeto de estudo a BNCC. O acesso ao material se deu através do sítio oficial da própria base, onde se analisou detalhadamente o documento. De acordo com os achados da pesquisa é possível afirmar que na etapa do ensino fundamental a temática em questão fica subestimada, sendo tratada apenas como uma habilidade das ginásticas e não como uma unidade temática. Quanto à etapa do ensino médio, o assunto é abordado de forma irrisória e muito aquém do necessário, ficando clara a transversalização e flexibilização exagerada da temática.
EXPERIÊNCIAS CURRICULARES NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Freitas Rezende Fernanda , Klippel Marcos Vinícius , Coutinho Goulart Dornellas Liege
Published: February 2024

Tensionar o campo da Educação Física na Educação Infantil a partir de experiências curriculares de sustentabilidade por meio de práticas corporais de aventura tornou-se nosso objetivo no presente artigo. Trata-se de um relato de experiência do Projeto Pé na Cidade, realizado no município de Vitória/ES. Concluímos que além de projeto educativo, o Circuito Pé na Cidade tornou-se lócus privilegiado de formação continuada, de inovação pedagógica e de laboratório de ideias para outras experiências curriculares sobre sustentabilidade, Educação Ambiental, e práticas corporais de aventura na Educação Infantil
POESIA COMO ESTRATÉGIA DIDÁTICA PARA PROMOÇÃO DE ATIVIDADES DISCURSIVAS NA APRENDIZAGEM DE LICENCIANDOS DE QUÍMICA
Authors: RAMOS ELAINE DA SILVA , LABURÚ CARLOS EDUARDO , SILVA OSMAR HENRIQUE MOURA DA
Published: February 2024

Apresenta-se uma intervenção pedagógica que utilizou princípios da multimodalidade representacional por meio do signo artístico poesia à promoção de atividades discursivas na aprendizagem de licenciandos em Química. O objetivo foi indicar o tipo de ensino da professora, os níveis de leitura e os sucessos ou fracassos do ato sêmico dos conceitos. Elaborou-se um instrumento analítico a partir das interações e produção de significados propostos por Mortimer e Scott, integrando a ele a denotação e conotação sígnica, somado ao sucesso ou fracasso do ato sêmico de Prieto. Resultados mostram que quando há diferentes ações do professor com a abordagem comunicativa dialógica/interativa, os padrões de interação são altos, os tipos de iniciação são de processo ou metaprocesso, os níveis conotativos são em maior número e levam à “compreensão” dos conceitos. A pesquisa contribui para o ensino de química, mediante a inserção da poesia como signo artístico com a finalidade de potencializar a aprendizagem.
POR UMA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA ESCOLAR CRÍTICA
Authors: Nunes Medeiros Tiago , Gules Goularte Gabriel
Published: February 2024

O texto tem como objetivo apresentar as reflexões sobre o currículo crítico da Educação Física escolar no Ensino Médio Técnico Integrado de um Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul apoiados no pensamento de Michael Apple. Apresentamos um texto no formato de ensaio, que trata das particularidades da Educação Física no currículo de um campus do Instituto Federal Rio Grande do Sul. Tais reflexões foram estabelecidas a partir de uma tese de doutorado, potencializada durante os diálogos do grupo de pesquisa Didática e Metodologia do Ensino na Educação Física. Emerge da análise uma relação complexa de dominação e poder que orienta a Educação Física escolar no currículo deste campus em particular. Propomos o reposicionamento da Educação Física escolar crítica no currículo de um campus do IFRS.
LUTAS, ARTES MARCIAIS E ESPORTES DE COMBATE NA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA BRASILEIRA: AVALIANDO E REAVALIANDO PERSPECTIVAS
Authors: Simões Pimentel Gomes Mariana , Carvalho da Silva Mocarzel Rafael
Published: February 2024

Este estudo em formato de ensaio tem como objetivo trazer atualizações e novas reflexões sobre o pouco uso das lutas, artes marciais e esportes de combate na educação física escolar brasileira. Hoje, essas modalidades são parte integrante do currículo escolar da área da educação física. Contudo, observa-se resistência de seus usos nas aulas. Identificou-se que os principais argumentos para o não uso das modalidades são preconceitos sobre as modalidades por parte dos próprios profissionais de educação física, que não se sentem seguros para ministrar seus fundamentos técnicos.
Tendência temporal de mortalidade por sepse em idoso no Brasil no período de 2010-2020
Authors: Carvalho Nathalie Vestarp de , Jomaa Hussein Ali , Nazário Nazaré Otília
Published: February 2024

A sepse é uma condição clínica decorrente de uma resposta inflamatória desregulada do hospedeiro à uma infecção, dando origem a disfunções orgânicas. Apesar dos esforços para a redução da mortalidade, a sepse ainda é um importante problema de saúde pública. O estudo teve como objetivo investigar a tendência por sepse em idosos no Brasil no período de 2010-2020. Estudo ecológico de séries temporais com dados extraídos do DATASUS. Foram incluídos os dados de mortalidade de idosos entre 60-69, 70-79 e >80 anos por sepse no período analisado, totalizando 143.824 casos. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio do programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Version 18.0, análise estatística por regressão linear simples, p<0,05. Houve aumento da taxa geral do Brasil, de 44,61 (2010) para 54,15/100.000 habitantes (2020). No sexo masculino houve variação de 46,43 (2010) para 56,96 (2020) e no feminino, de 33,88 (2010) para 53,00 (2020). Já nos idosos >80, passou de 150,94 (2010) para 186,46(2020). Em relação as regiões brasileiras, com exceção da região Norte que manteve estabilidade (Beta = -0,18; p = 0,615), em todas as demais houve tendência de aumento. A região Sudeste apresentou as maiores taxas de mortalidade por sepse no período, com tendência de aumento de 1,44 ao ano (p=0,001). Houve aumento da tendência da mortalidade por sepse em idosos no Brasil, tanto geral, quanto segundo sexo, faixa etária, faixa etária por sexo e regiões do Brasil.
Processo educativo de trabalho em economia popular e solidária
Authors: Lima José Raimundo Oliveira , Nunes Eduardo José Fernandes
Published: February 2024

Este artigo faz uma reflexão acerca do processo educativo que envolve os feirantes da Feira de Saberes e Sabores de economia popular e solidária, no cotidiano dela, que ocorre no campus da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS), bem como nas itinerâncias em comunidades diversas. A pesquisa se dá a partir do processo de incubação de grupos populares selecionados pela Incubadora de Iniciativas de Economia Popular e Solidária da UEFS (IEPS-UEFS), que lida com uma perspectiva pedagógica de estreita relação com os estudos interdisciplinares mediados pela educação popular na perspectiva da pesquisa-ação. Envolvemo-nos, pesquisadores e pesquisados, em diversas ações que são instrumentos metodológicos, como: reuniões, rodas de conversas, oficinas, círculos de cultura, entre outras que se fizeram necessárias. Como resultados, observamos relevantes enfoques de conceitos e definições, bem como a possibilidade política-educativa-popular que, de forma interdisciplinar, envolve-se no processo de incubação integrado. Concluímos, portanto, que tal processo, desde a busca pela formatação jurídica, pelo associativismo, o cooperativismo ou a sociedade simples, pela formalização dos grupos envolvendo os feirantes no cotidiano da Feira de Saberes e Sabores de economia popular e solidária, tem proporcionado uma dinâmica promovida pela educação popular, que integra conhecimentos, saberes e formas socioeconômicas, produtivas e plurais.
Educação Popular em Saúde Sexual e Reprodutiva
Authors: Silva Nycolle Kerphanny da , Lima Gabriela Monique de , Silva José Marcos da
Published: February 2024

Apresenta-se um relato de experiência de um projeto de extensão universitária denominado “Educação Popular em Saúde e Promoção da saúde sexual feminina”, que teve como propósito oferecer um ambiente de diálogo, trocas e afetividade para estudantes, professoras e mulheres da comunidade do Alto do Sacrifício, em Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco. São apresentadas as etapas de oficinas para promoção da saúde sexual das mulheres, com roteiro e atividades que foram aplicadas para proporcionar a redução da vulnerabilidade acerca dessa temática, e propiciar a tomada de conhecimento para autocuidado e autonomia nas relações íntimas. Para a concretização do projeto, utilizou-se, como método, rodas de conversa, de escuta e compartilhamento de saberes. A experiência foi de suma importância, tanto para as estudantes universitárias envolvidas quanto para as mulheres da comunidade, as quais foram as participantes da ação, em função da oportunidade de aprendizagem. Constatou-se que essa ação contribui para a formação acadêmica, para a prática de educação popular em saúde e para a reflexão acerca da educação libertadora, anticolonial, por meio da consciência, da desconstrução de concepções, tabus, preconceitos, com vistas à superação da violência, do adoecimento, da desigualdade de gênero e para a promoção da saúde sexual feminina.
FLiA - Feira Literária de Assis
Authors: Calça Elaine , Carmo Gabriela Emery Sachse do , Barcelos Maria Rita Melo
Published: February 2024

Este artigo analisa o projeto estético-político proposto pelo coletivo da Feira Literária de Assis (FLiA), a partir da sua atuação. Para isso, primeiro apresentamos a abordagem teórica, discutindo o percurso das políticas culturais no contexto nacional e problematizando paradigmas que influenciaram seus processos de construção, tendo em vista importantes marcos em âmbito internacional. Em seguida, contextualizamos a Feira Literária de Assis a partir do histórico do espaço de ocupação dela, o Galpão Cultural, as frentes de atuação e mobilização. Por fim, de acordo com o método cartográfico, o qual possui como ferramenta metodológica a pesquisa-intervenção, trazemos contribuições que caracterizam a FLiA como um movimento social, com uma política cultural de base comunitária.
Experiência intersetorial na facilitação do Grupo Condutor da Política Estadual de Promoção da Saúde do Ceará
Authors: Castro Júnior André Ribeiro de , Martins Maria Iara Socorro , Gomes Ticiane Freire , Silva Sylvia de Sousa e , Oliveira Raimunda Félix de , Lobo Pryscila Gomes , Moreira Francisco Jadson Franco
Published: February 2024

Objetivou-se apresentar a experiência acerca da facilitação do grupo condutor na construção da Política Estadual de Promoção da Saúde do Ceará. Este trabalho trata-se de um relato de experiência acerca da formulação participativa da política, a qual se deu em quatro etapas: mobilização dos atores sociais e institucionais, oficinas de identificação das necessidades locorregionais e de implantação dos comitês intersetoriais, mobilização para formação do grupo condutor, e oficinas de discussão com o grupo condutor. Foram realizadas cinco oficinas entre os meses de maio e junho de 2022, que abordaram o conceito de promoção da saúde, o marco de referência, a concepção de iniquidades em saúde, a construção das árvores de problemas e de objetivos, a caracterização dos eixos, os objetivos e as diretrizes da política, e a validação do texto base da política. A formulação da POEPS-CE representa um avanço ao estado do Ceará, e o delineamento metodológico dela permitiu aos autores a ampliação da compreensão acerca dos diversos sentidos e fundamentos da promoção da saúde.
Projeto de Extensão: formação de professores(as) para cumprimento da Lei nº 11.645/2008 no currículo de escolas públicas municipais de Coari/Amazonas
Authors: Silva Flávia Fernanda Santos , Lima Geliana Cardoso de , Januário Ricardo Alves
Published: February 2024

Sabemos que há um conjunto de manifestações de matriz africana e indígena no Brasil que necessitam ser reconhecidas por seus valores culturais e educativos. Com base nessa realidade, este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar os resultados de um Projeto de Extensão, realizado na Universidade Federal do Amazonas. Para a realização do projeto, foi oferecido um encontro de capacitação para os professores(as) de uma escola municipal, promovendo discussões teóricas, e realização de oficinas, de modo que posteriormente fossem executadas atividades nas escolas. Foram suscitados debates, assim como o reconhecimento e a efetivação de atividades de planejamento sobre essa temática no contexto escolar, buscando o fortalecimento do trabalho numa perspectiva interdisciplinar, além de trocas de experiências nessa relação escola/comunidade acadêmica, combatendo os estereótipos negativos e os preconceitos que se perpetuam na sociedade brasileira e amazonense em torno da cultura afro-brasileira e indígena.
Pressupostos teórico-metodológicos do modelo pedagógico de Paulo Freire para formação na saúde
Authors: Freitas Neíres  Alves de , Silva Roberta Nobre da , Silva Maria Rocineide Ferreira da , Fernandes Maria Susana , Marinho Mirna Neyara Alexandre de Sá Barreto , Ferreira Júnior Antonio Rodrigues
Published: February 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar a experiência vivenciada na Educação Permanente, a partir dos pressupostos teórico-metodológicos do modelo pedagógico de Paulo Freire para a formação na saúde. Trata-se de um passo a passo de uma oficina de acolhimento à população lésbica, gay, bissexual, transexual, queer, intersexo, assexual, pansexual, não-binário, entre outros, que abrange a pluralidade de orientações sexuais e variações de gênero, conduzida em todos os Centros de Saúde da Família da sede do município de Sobral e arredores. As oficinas foram intermediadas por uma metodologia própria, do referencial metodológico de Paulo Freire, o Círculo de Cultura, como fundamento de condução desses espaços de Educação Permanente na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Desse modo, considera-se que deve ser estimulada a análise dos processos formativos, de ensino-aprendizagem, nas práticas pedagógicas e avaliativas, com a inclusão de formas de ensinar e avaliar que permitam abarcar a pluralidade dos perfis dos educandos/formandos e a multiplicidade de aportes técnico-profissionais, a perceber a competência dos saberes docentes, e do exercício da competência política na formação.
Influence of different factors on the value of the rail wear rate
Authors: Makarov Yurii , Zaleskyi Roman , Mykhalichenko Mykola
Published: February 2024

The article deals with the study of the influence of train operating modes on the uphill and downhill sections with radii less than 450 m, as well as the influence of railway superstructure design in curved sections on the wear rate of rolling stock wheel flanges and rails. The aim of the research is to reduce the wear that occurs between the wheel flanges of the rolling stock and the rails. Rail joints have been found to be the main shock source in the dynamic interaction between the railway and the rolling stock. There is unstable motion within the transition curves and at the joints of the curved rail on the curved track sections. This is accompanied by abrupt lateral rail wear in the joint area between the trailing and facing rails in the direction of train movement. It has been found that reducing the weight of the trains leads to a reduction in intensive lateral rail wear on curved track sections and can reach the following percentages: in curves with a radius of up to 300 m: up to 33% uphill, up to 55% downhill; in curves with a radius of 300 m to 450 m: up to 32.9% uphill, up to 26.3% downhill; in curves with a radius of 450 m: up to 3.2% uphill, up to 17.6% downhill. On the uphill and downhill sections, reducing the height and adjusting to the speed limit in percentage gives a positive result from 4.7% to 53.59%.
Los diplomáticos españoles en tiempos de crisis (1605-1606)
Authors: Calderón Ortega José Manuel
Published: February 2024

Las diferencias entre Venecia y Roma marcaron la política europea durante los primeros años del siglo XVII. Los estados católicos se vieron en mayor o menor grado envueltos en una disputa en la que se dirimía no solo la jurisdicción espiritual, sino también la temporal. Los embajadores españoles en Venecia y Roma, Íñigo de Cárdenas y Juan Fernández Pacheco, marqués Villena, fueron testigos privilegiados de esta pugna, intercambiando una abundante correspondencia en la que se ponen de manifiesto las motivaciones políticas de los contendientes, las ambiciones del Papa Paulo V, la repercusión del conflicto en los gobernantes y en la sociedad veneciana, las dudas y vacilaciones de la corte española y el interés de sus enemigos.
De las agresiones en el entorno escolar a la violencia digital: el cyberbullying en el Derecho penal y la Criminología
Authors: Cámara Arroyo Sergio
Published: February 2024

Actualmente, las modalidades de acoso cometidas a través de las TIC son las que más preocupan a la sociedad. El fenómeno del ciberacoso se ha extendido entre los jóvenes y parece que se trata de una tipología de conductas que va en aumento a nivel global. Sin embargo, delimitar todos los aspectos relativos al término ciberacoso no resulta una tarea sencilla. El presente estudio tratará, en primer lugar, de realizar una aproximación a la definición criminológica de cyberbullying, incidiendo en los principales problemas de cariz preventivo a la luz de sus dimensiones cuantitativas y cualitativas. A continuación, se realizará una subsunción de este concepto a la realidad normativa vigente en nuestro Código penal, teniendo en cuenta el tratamiento penal relativo a esta figura y la praxis de nuestros tribunales. Finalmente, se realizará una breve mención a otras conductas afines de ciberacoso o que guardan una directa relación con el mismo y cuya comisión atañe específicamente también a los jóvenes y menores de edad.
Effects of Temperature, Molecular Weight, and Non-Solvent Variation on the Physical Properties of PVDF Membranes Prepared through Immersion Precipitation
Authors: Wulandari Resa , Pramono Edi , Ndruru Sun Theo Constan Lotebulo , Masykur Abu , Wahyuningsih Sayekti , Fadhilah Aditya Muhammad , Syaharani Ellya , Saputra Elva Yoga , Insani Mayzy Vanesia
Published: February 2024

Research on porous membrane technology is proliferating, especially in the process of fabrication of membranes. Different methods in membrane fabrication can affect the physical and chemical properties of the produced membrane. This study aims to investigate the influence of temperature, molecular weight, and non-solvent type on the physical-chemical properties of PVDF membranes. The membrane was produced by the immersion precipitation method with varying PVDF molecular weights of 64 kDa, 352 kDa (Solef 1010), 534 kDa, and 573 kDa (Solef 1015); non-solvent variations of alcohol (methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and butanol); and drying temperature variations of 40, 50, and 60°C. The produced membranes were analyzed using ATR-FTIR, XRD, TGA, DSC, and SEM, and their wettability properties were evaluated using water contact angles. The optimal drying temperature for membrane production was 60°C. The ATR-FTIR data showed that molecular weight impacted membrane structure, where PVDF MW 534 kDa membrane had the highest percentage of β phase (77.47%). Non-solvent changes also affected membrane structure; PVDF Solef 1010 with non-solvent isopropyl alcohol had the highest percentage of β phase (67.45%). This is supported by the XRD diffractogram that displayed peaks at 2θ values between 20.24° and 20.66°, indicating the presence of a phase β PVDF. The thermal analysis exhibited three stages of degradation for Solef 1010 with ethanol non-solvent and two for the other seven membranes. The degradation temperature increases with the increase in molecular weight and the difference in non-solvents. The highest thermal stability membrane was PVDF Solef 1010 with isopropyl alcohol non-solvent (430°C). SEM images showed the membrane with non-solvent isopropyl alcohol, displaying a dense sponge-like morphology. The wettability of membranes is affected by molecular weight and non-solvent type. The membrane with isopropyl alcohol non-solvent obtained the smallest contact angle (54.77°) and indicated the most wettability membrane.
Internationalisation of Social Work
Authors: Neureither Franziska , Kleibl Tanja , Lutz Ronald
Published: February 2024

The article explores the internationalisation of social work from a historical point of view to Indigenous approaches and discusses the concepts of indigenisation, authentication and reconceptualisation. It demonstrates the importance of shifting away from the dominant western perspective on knowledge as well as away from the idea of a universal Social Work and focuses on philosophies and approaches of the Global South. Dialogue as praxis, enablement, and empowerment as well as translation and an ethnological view as methods of internationalisation of Social Work are emphasised. Subsequently, perspectives of Radical as well as Green Social Work and postcolonial feminist approaches within the profession are presented, which can contribute to a desired interwoven, mutually supporting Social Work. The outlook shows the importance of international and cross-cultural exchange between social workers. It emphasizes on sharing of and learning about local methods and practices from other parts of the world, to develop common ideas. In this context self-reflection of the profession and social work- ers is crucially value.
Pedagogika społeczna i praca socjalna - refleksja nad niedokończonymi dyskursami oraz związkiem dyscyplinarno - profesjonalnymi
Authors: Kantowicz Ewa
Published: February 2024

The development of theory and practice on the border of social pedagogy and social work in Poland and various forms of academic education to the field of social work resulted in a discourse on the possible relationships between social pedagogy and social work as specific fields of theory and practice of social action, whose disciplinary and professional identity is still in the process of development and dynamic changes. The aim of the presented article is to explore the discussions present in the literature on the subject of research on the border of social pedagogy and social work, which emerge specific epistemological and normative problems. Undertaking the discourse on social pedagogy as a “metatheory” of social work as well as social work as a scientific-professional activity, one point to the importance of social pedagogy, which is an important area of theory and practice present in the professional aid activities of social workers and training programs for social work. The exemplifications of theoretical approaches analyzed in the presented text are one of the voices in debate about the relationship between social pedagogy and social work (also on the European ground) and encourage reflection on possible changes in the creation of new paradigms and the separation of social work as parallel to the (social) pedagogy new discipline.
Źródło polskiej pracy socjalnej w teorii pracy społeczno-oświatowej Heleny Radlińskiej
Authors: Brenk Mikołaj
Published: February 2024

The article presents the views of Helena Orsza Radlińska (1879–1954) in the context of the development of Polish social pedagogy. Radlińska is widely recognized as the most important figure in the development of social pedagogy in Poland, and the thesis regarding the topicality of her social thought is shared by many researchers. The article indicates the origin of the basic concepts that are the starting point for contemporary research in the field of social pedagogy: care, assistance, rescue and local environment. The aim of the considerations is an attempt to show the concept of “help” developed by Radlińska in its broad and narrow meaning, and to indicate the area of activity of a social worker, i.e. the local environment along with the entire context of its functioning (the role of leaders, social organizations and associates). The heritage of the Polish creator of the school of social pedagogy is an extraordinary source of inspiration for examining the correct functioning of an individual in his environment – both in the historical and contemporary context. The article is a contribution to in-depth research in this area and due to the volume, many issues have been treated only in passing.
The Vajracchedikā, the Self, and the Path. Kamalaśīla on Logic and Scriptures
Authors: Saccone Margherita Serena
Published: February 2024

In the *Vajracchedikāṭīkā, while commenting on a specific passage of the Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā, Kamalaśīla presents a refutation of the Self (ātman). As is well known, the Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā is one of the most important sūtras of the Buddhist Mahāyāna tradition and concerns the correct practice for those who proceed in the path of a Bodhisattva. In this article, I shall analyze a portion of Kamalaśīla’s refutation, based on a new critical edition and English translation of the *Vajracchedikāṭīkā. I will show how he takes the opportunity, while commenting on scriptures, to combine logic/epistemology and soteriology. He does this by including philosophical arguments in his explanation of the cultivation of insight, and accordingly within the spiritual path of a Bodhisattva. In the process, I shall also investigate sources containing disputes between Buddhists and Naiyāyikas (as well as Vaiśeṣikas) regarding the Self. These are evidently the background of Kamalaśīla’s refutation. In particular, he defends the so-called Buddhist non-apprehension argument against Uddyotakara’s doctrine of the perceptibility of the Self.