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Unveiling the Wrath of Erosion: Assessing the Impacts of Soil Erosion on the Coastal Region of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Mahfuzur , Rafi Md Khaled Hasan , Tasmim Nishat , Islam Md Monirul , Raju Matiur Rahman , Karim Mohammad Rezaul
Published: February 2024

Study on soil erosion in the coastal region of Bangladesh is crucial due to its severe environmental and socio-economic impacts. Understanding erosion patterns, identifying vulnerable areas, and developing effective conservation strategies are essential to safeguard agricultural productivity, preserve coastal ecosystems, and protect the livelihoods of coastal communities. This study focuses on soil erosion in the low-lying, flood-prone coastal regions of Bangladesh. The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) technique was used to calculate soil erosion rates. The southern section of the study area, characterized by high rainfall erosivity (R) and soil erodibility (K), exhibited the highest erosion rates at 1446 t/ha/year. The region experiences significantly higher rainfall erosivity than other parts of the world. Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Feni, and Patuakhali receive over 3000 mm/yr of precipitation, while Teknaf and Hatiya surpass 4000 mm/yr. The vulnerability of the soft, sand-rich topsoil to water-driven gully and rill erosion contributes to the high erodibility factor. Conversely, the northwest and low-lying marshy areas exhibit low erosion rates due to the flat terrain and deposition of eroded soil mass from the hinterland. The hilly areas of Chittagong, Teknaf, and Cox’s Bazar experience above-average erosion rates. Effective soil conservation and management strategies are essential for reducing soil erosion in Bangladesh’s coastal regions, considering local environmental conditions such as precipitation and soil type. The findings of this research provide valuable insights for future studies and policies on soil erosion management in the coastal districts of Bangladesh. By guiding efficient conservation efforts, this information can help mitigate the adverse impacts of soil erosion on the environment and economy.
IUBAT Review, 6(2): 1-24
Exploring the Depths of Modern Life as Reflected in Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis
Authors: Uddin Md Jashim
Published: February 2024

This paper explores the philosophical themes present in Franz Kafka's seminal work, The Metamorphosis (1915). Through an analysis of the novella, the paper delves into how Kafka grapples with profound issues such as alienation, existential crisis, and the human condition. The paper examines the transformative journey of the protagonist, GregorSamsa, who undergoes a physical and psychological metamorphosis into a bug, serving as a metaphor for the human experience of feeling disconnected from oneself and others. By immersing readers in Gregor's surreal and isolating world, Kafka prompts introspection into the inherent struggles of human existence. Moreover, the paper explores Kafka's masterful use of absurdity and dark humor throughout the narrative, shedding light on the futility of human existence and the inevitability of death. By interweaving absurd and grimly humorous elements, Kafka offers a critique of societal norms and underscores the existential anxieties that arise when confronted with the absurdity of life. The pervasive sense of irony and bleakness in the novella serves to highlight the absurd and inherently flawed nature of the human condition. Furthermore, the research paper delves into the influences that shaped Kafka's philosophy, particularly his Jewish identity and experiences living in a rapidly changing, industrializing society. Kafka's writing reflects the anxieties and struggles of individuals in a modernized world, highlighting the existential dilemmas faced by those grappling with societal expectations and personal identity. By examining the philosophical dimensions of "The Metamorphosis," this paper offers a nuanced and in-depth analysis of Kafka's views on the human experience and the search for meaning in modern life. It invites readers to engage with the profound questions raised by Kafka's work and provides valuable insights into his philosophical stance.
IUBAT Review, 6(2): 131-157
Mối quan hệ giữa chi tiêu cho giáo dục của chính phủ, tổng thu nhập quốc dân, và thất nghiệp ở Việt Nam
Authors: Trần Thế Tuân , Chu Thị Bích Hạnh
Published: February 2024

Chi tiêu của chính phủ cho giáo dục đã thu hút nhiều sự chú ý vì nó đóng một vai trò quan trọng trong phát triển kinh tế. Câu hỏi đặt ra là chi tiêu của chính phủ cho giáo dục liệu có tác động như thế nào đến lực lượng lao động, tỷ lệ thất nghiệp và tổng thu nhập quốc dân. Nghiên cứu này nhằm cung cấp các ước tính đáng tin cậy về mối quan hệ giữa chi tiêu chính phủ cho giáo dục và tổng thu nhập quốc dân, tổng lực lượng lao động và thất nghiệp với bằng chứng thực nghiệm ở Việt Nam giai đoạn 1996 – 2022. Dữ liệu được lấy từ số liệu thống kê chính thức của Tổng cục Thống kê Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu sử dụng mô hình VAR và mô hình nhân quả Granger để xác định mối quan hệ giữa chi tiêu cho giáo dục của chính phủ, tổng thu nhập quốc dân, tổng lực lượng lao động và lượng thất nghiệp.
Ebû Cafer Es-Simnânî’nin Mu‘Tezile Eleştirisi
Authors: Koç İsa
Published: February 2024

Ebû Cafer es-Simnânî (öl. 444/1052), bugün İran sınırları içerisinde yer alan Simnân’da doğmuş, Bâkıllânî başta olmak üzere birçok isimden ilim tahsil etmiştir. Musul’da kadılık görevindeyken vefat eden Simnânî, fıkıhta Hanefî, itikadî açıdan ise Eş‘arî mezhebini benimsemesiyle dikkat çekmektedir. Bâkıllânî’nin öğrencisi olması, Bâcî’nin hocaları arasında yer alması ve en önemlisi el-Beyân ‘an usûli’l-îmân adını taşıyan eserinin günümüze ulaşması, Simnânî’nin kelamî kişiliği açısından geniş yelpazede bilgi sunmaktadır. Simnânî’nin eseri, yaşadığı zaman dilimi ve coğrafyanın din anlayışıyla ilgili bilgiler vermekle birlikte yazarın Ehl-i Sünnet telakkisini ortaya koyması açısından dikkate değerdir. Eserin Mu‘tezile mezhebine reddiye niteliğinde yazılması, dönemin iklimini yansıtması açısından önemlidir. Bu çerçevede Ebû Cafer es-Simnânî’nin Mu‘tezile eleştirisi ya da Mu‘tezile algısı ve Ehl-i Sünnet telakkisi makalenin konusu olarak belirlenmiştir. Tarih ilmi yöntemini temel kabul eden çalışma, şahıs ve eser üzerinde derinleşerek, Simnânî ve eserinin İslam düşünce geleneğindeki yerini tespit etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Makalenin sonuç olarak “mezhepler arası ilişki” üst başlığında literatüre katkısının olduğunu ve özellikle “Eş‘arîlik-Mu‘tezile mücadelesi” çerçevesinde önemli bilgiler sunduğunu ifade etmek gerekir.
The Impact of the Round Table Technique in Paragraph Writing: A Study Based on Grade 11 Learners of English as a Second Language
Authors: Dasanayaka D.M.R.N.
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the round table technique in paragraph writing and examine learners' perceptions of applying the round table technique in paragraph writing. An experimental research design addressed via a mixed-method approach was implemented, which involved 40 grade 11 English as a Second Language (ESL) learners of Sri Saranankara Sangaraja Maha Vidyalaya in the Kurunegala district in Sri Lanka. Quantitative data were collected using the pre-test and post-test and were analyzed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. The study's findings revealed the mean difference between the post-test scores of the experimental and control group was 3.75 with the standard deviation of 1.997, and the significant level was 0.000. Furthermore, results obtained in the independent sample t-test showed that the significant value generated Sig. (P value) = 0.000 < 0.05 while accepting the H1. It means there is an impact of the round table technique on paragraph writing. Moreover, findings indicated that the students in the experimental group positively perceived the round table technique as improving their writing skills in paragraph writing incorporating writing stages while creating a learner-centered classroom as a cooperative technique. This study serves ESL practitioners by adopting an effective writing technique in teaching paragraph writing.
Governmental Investments statistic and tourism at the Balkans
Authors: Baratsas Vasileios , Tzavaras Panagiotis
Published: February 2024

The Balkan region has proved to be a controversial territory. Through a long history and many controversies, the area rose to a popular destination. Common and uncommon elements make it a unique destination. Tourism has provided a sustainable source of revenue, as in every destination. Public investments are an important element of every activity to flourish and to bring private investments. Through public investments in infrastructure, superstructure, and education, we can provide a better tourist experience. In our paper, we discuss 5 countries of the region, Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and the Republic of North Macedonia. All of these destinations drew the attention of other countries and investment institutions like China and Russia. To take a look at public investments and tourism development, we compare core national accounts like the Gross Domestic Product (G.D.P.), Gross Capital Formation (G.C.F.), Gross Fixed Capital Formation (G.F.C.F.), and the inbound tourism at under investigation countries. Data indicate that there was a slowdown in each country’s economy during COVID-19 but then the production increased (Gross Domestic Product (GDP)). The Gross Capital Formation (G.C.F.) has a stable rate for the first years and then increases for each country. Data for the Gross Capital Formation (G.C.F.) for the tourism industry exist only for Bulgaria and show a decrease and a negative Gross Capital Formation (G.C.F.) indication that assets must have been sold. Data for the Gross Capital Formation (G.C.F.) for the transport equipment and total construction have fluctuations without extreme increases or decreases, showing a stable rate of asset accumulation. The findings from the research conclude that till COVID-19 all the economies had a stable rate of growth, and the decrease in tourism activity had a small impact on the decrease of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), except Bulgaria all the other economies slowed down during COVID era, Gross Fixed Capital Formation (G.F.C.F.) for Montenegro and North Macedonia remained stable for the period under study in contrast of the rest countries that were exhibiting a rise from time to time, the general Gross Capital Formation (G.C.F.) accounts always indicate growth in contrast to sectional accounts as they the total accumulated investments or production. Finally, there is insufficient data for the Gross Fixed Capital Formation (G.F.C.F.) for hospitality and tourism which does not allow the researchers to make any assumption with robust data for either the investments or the capital that occurred in other to be invested in the future.
HOW TO DEVELOP THE AESTHETIC CULTURE OF LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN POST-INDUSTRIAL SETTINGS
Authors: BAK HADİ , PAPUSHYNA VALENTYNA , ÖZDEMİR RAHMAN , KARAYEL CAN , ÜNSAL ÖZLEM , KIRLI EMRE
Published: February 2024

The purpose of article was to reveal the postmodernist peculiarities of education in general and language teaching in particular, within the framework of aesthetic culture and appropriate competence of language teachers. Based on thorough theoretical analysis and consideration of teaching approaches and practices characteristic of various regions of the world (on the example of Australia, Germany, China, and Turkey), it was demonstrated that aesthetic culture is more and more becoming an integral element of language teaching, which implies shifting paradigm in education of language teachers both in higher education and at the workplace.
Danger of Pornography Through Electronic Media for Teenagers
Authors: Flambonita Suci
Published: February 2024

The impact of advances in technology turns out to be very detrimental to the psychological development of children and teenagers because they see and watch images and films that are not for consumption, even to the point of imitating scenes on the internet, the dangers of pornography through the internet. electronic media for teenagers. A very significant impact is that if the person is a maniac at watching pornography, then pornography addiction is more dangerous than morphine addiction. Where the repetitive behavior of viewing things that stimulate sexual desire can damage a person's brain health and life, and pornography addicts are unable to stop it. The use of technology, especially in the field of visualization through electronic media, makes humans think more advanced. Porn addicts can't stop. which is accessed through sites on the internet, humans can get to know other humans through the internet via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Line, Whatsapp, Bee Talk, Skype, and many other applications. All these facilities can be used online. The internet as an indicator makes access easier.
O Falar Cinematográfico: Texto e Voz na Narrativa de Ficção
Authors: Santos Henrique dos
Published: February 2024

Ao intuito de refletir sobre as funções e as formas do diálogo dramático presente no roteiro cinematográfico se dá a intenção dessa pesquisa buscando se afastar da armadilha que são os métodos construtivos para constituir uma análise a respeito do uso do diálogo no cinema e nas artes que o influenciaram ao longo dos anos de forma a apontar caminhos possí­veis para se conceber a estrutura dos diálogos no roteiro. Compreende-se na analise toda a particularidade da comunicação humana e seus ní­veis de expressão; compreende-se que falar sobre diálogo no cinema, e nas artes que o influenciam, é uma história que se confunde por vezes com a história da própria narrativa, visto que diálogos são proferidos em diferentes ní­veis por um narrador, quer seja ele um narrador real em sua presença fí­sica, quer ele esteja representado no escritor literário ou na presença em cena da câmera escolhendo seus objetos de "contação" ; compreende-se o diálogo em sua função primordial e meios alternativos.
Utopias e Visões sobre o Espaço Urbano: o Filme de Cidade na Década de 1920
Authors: Castanha Cesar de Siqueira
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho busca analisar o filme de cidade da década de 1920, especificamente Berlim – Sinfonia da Metrópole (1926), Um Homem com uma Câmera (1929) e São Paulo, Sinfonia da Metrópole (1929), a partir da tradição de visões e utopias sobre o espaço urbano a que esses filmes de alguma maneira respondem. Para isso, o trabalho resgata crí­ticas da arquitetura e sensibilidades do urbano, como a figura do flâneur. Buscando, enfim, encontrar a especificidade do modo como cada obra constrói a cidade e suas diferenças em relação a como a cidade foi apresentada no primeiro cinema.
MIGUEL RIO BRANCO E A ESTÉTICA MARGINAL
Authors: Santos Amanda Lemos Gonçalves
Published: February 2024

Resumo: O presente artigo dedica-se a discutir a relação entre imagem fotográfica, imagem em movimento e a concepção materialista histórico-dialético no filme "Nada levarei quando morrer, aqueles que mim deve cobrarei no inferno" (1980), dirigido por Miguel Rio Branco. A obra, caracterizada pelo próprio autor como "um documentário poético", reuni fotografias e ví­deos do cotidiano de um bairro chamado Maciel, na região do Pelourinho, em Salvador/BA.Palavras-chave: Miguel Rio Branco. Cinema. Fotografia.
As polí­ticas culturais nos anos 00 e sua influência no audiovisual brasileiro uma mudança de paradigmas?
Authors: Tavares Thiago da Silva
Published: February 2024

O artigo pretende se debruçar sobre a tomada de um novo rumo na condução das polí­ticas para o audiovisual no Brasil, durante os anos 00. Partindo da descrição e análise de decretos, projetos e programas configurados por essa gestão no recorte temporal do artigo e postos em prática por meio da Secretaria do Audiovisual, o trabalho visa analisar os impactos de tais mecanismos na atividade cinematográfica.
SOBEJAR – POR UM CINEMA DE SI
Authors: Volani Helena
Published: February 2024

Com base no filme-ensaio Sobejar, de Helena Volani, o que se pretende éanalisar um fazer fí­lmico atravessado pelos conceitos que se desdobram a partir da estéticada existência foucaultiana, pensada como uma ética do cuidado de si. ConsideramosSobejar uma autobiografia poética, desencadeada por um texto escrito logo após uma crisede angústia. Um impulso de por em questão não só a "loucura" , mas também um lugar nomundo, a própria existência. O curta-metragem surge então como um impulso, uma tentativa de ressignificar uma vivência, criar uma nova maneira de habitar-se, explicitar um modo devida outro e apossar-se de um corpo que foi/é patologizado, drogatizado, domesticado edesintensificado. Uma mulher retratando a si mesma, mas não só isso, assumindo o seulugar de (des)controle, dor e insanidade, e apropriando-se disso para criar uma "escrita desi" (Foucault), visando o processo como modo de subjetivação e abertura para o mundo.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Cinema. Estética da Existência. Feminismo.
QUANDO A HISTÓRIA ENTRA EM AÇÃO OU POR UMA DANÇA MAIS CRIATIVA
Authors: Xavier Jussara
Published: February 2024

Este texto discute a utilidade e relevância do conhecimento histórico em dançacomo fonte de criatividade presente para pesquisadores, professores e coreógrafos. Fazreferência a importantes descobertas relacionadas a princí­pios de movimentação e deformação corporal de criadores da Dança Moderna americana e alemã, para constatarque muitas de suas proposições são exploradas nos dias atuais, de modo intencionalou não, especialmente no âmbito da dança contemporânea. Sugere a necessidade dedesenvolvimento de processos de construção e socialização do saber histórico, combinandoprática e reflexão, como recurso gerador de ações consistentes e criativas no campo dadança.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Dança moderna. Dança contemporânea. Coreografia. Criatividade.Movimento.
AS EXPOSIÇÕES EXPERIMENTAIS E PROCESSUAIS COMO FERRAMENTAS DE RUPTURA DE PARADIGMAS EXPOSITIVOS E SEU PAPEL NA ESTRUTURAÇÃO DE MODELOS INSTITUCIONAIS CRÍTICOS
Authors: Marziale Nicole Palucci
Published: February 2024

Este artigo parte da observação da museografia dos primeiros museus públicos, entre o final do século XVIII e a primeira metade do século XIX, em direção às mudanças que levaram ao estabelecimento do modelo do cubo branco, para analisarmos então casos de exposições experimentais e processuais como forma de ruptura desse paradigma expositivo. Ao longo desse percurso, versa-se também sobre o processo de ascensão da figura do curador a autor de exposições. Trazemos casos de propostas tanto de curadores como de artistas, como Michael Asher, Graciela Carnevale, Harald Szeemann, Walter Zanini e Group Material. Em seguida, observa-se como casos notórios como esses foram assimilados na estruturação de programas institucionais experimentais, dentro do Novo Institucionalismo, em que a exposição coexiste com outras atividades de equivalente importância, em um processo aberto e multifacetado, desafiando o modelo de instituição cultural condicionada à lógica de mercado, além dos obstáculos enfrentados por esses projetos. Como exemplo desses programas, trazemos o caso do centro de arte sueco Rooseum, entre 2000 e 2004.
DANÇA MICROSENSI(A)TIVA
Authors: Spezzatto Gabriela
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo aborda a pesquisa-criação @corpo.preexistente na qual constato um fazer em dança relacional on-off-line que denomino dança microsensi(ativa), que emerge da pragmática da inutilidades de encontros e relações com o outro.
NEGROS PRESSÁGIOS: UMA REFLEXÃO SOBRE A ADAPTAÇÃO LITERÁRIA PARA O TEATRO A PARTIR DA ELABORAÇÃO DE IMAGENS
Authors: Nunes Augusto Cesar , Oliveira Cristóvão de
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo propõe uma análise do processo de construção da peça Negros Presságios, uma adaptação do conto O homem de areia do escritor alemão E. T. A. Hoffmann. Esta análise abordará desde os processos de leitura, percepção e criação de imagens sob a ótica do conto, até o momento de entender a mí­dia final e transpor as idealizações para a cena. O presente estudo tem por base não apenas revisão bibliográfica, mas a própria análise da vivência dessa montagem. Partiu-se do entendimento do processo de leitura a partir de algumas definições de Vincent Jouve (2002) para que fosse possí­vel estabelecer diálogos entre estes e os escritos de Umberto Eco (1972) sobre a obra de arte. Com relação à adaptação, Linda Hutcheon (2013) e Ítalo Calvino (1990) serviram como base para não apenas auxiliar o grupo a levantar possibilidades e questionamentos teóricos, mas também a analisar criticamente as ações após a montagem.
O HOMEM, A MULHER E O DIÁLOGO NO TANGO
Authors: Dalazen Luiz
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo aborda uma reflexão sobre a problemática de definição existente no processo de comunicação entre o homem e a mulher no momento em que decidem juntos, dançar o gênero de dança Tango. Nesse contexto o estudo inicialmente analisa as diferentes maneiras como se abordam hoje os processos de comunicação do par, conceitos esses fazem parte do senso comum dos estudantes dos gêneros de danças a dois e, além disso, através de uma analogia com o diálogo verbal, o artigo propõe uma possí­vel definição, que seja mais adequada sobre esse campo do conhecimento tendo como base as reflexões dos teóricos cientistas do Tango. Esses autores referenciados pesquisaram as reais sensações que ocorrem no momento em que esses dois corpos se unem para dançar. O artigo é uma revisão bibliográfica com opiniões divergentes e convergentes que refletem sobre o processo de comunicação a dois, usando como gênero base, o fenômeno cultural Tango.
ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM MUSICAL: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Martins Adão José , Silva Glícia Lorainne Moreira , Leal Lauro Henrique Borges
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo descrever uma pesquisa realizada acerca de aspectos envolvendo música e a educação. Para tanto, utilizou-se como ferramenta um mapeamento sistemático, tendo como fonte para pesquisa as bases de dados da Capes: Web of Science, Scopus e SpringerLink. Os critérios de inclusão foram: a) relacionar o ensino de música como ferramenta de auxí­lio ou apoio no processo ensino-aprendizagem de outras disciplinas visando a interdisciplinaridade; ou b) o trabalho deve abordar a formação docente em música ou alguma atividade didática para otimização do processo de ensino. Como critério de exclusão, adotou-se: a) trabalhos duplicados; b) pesquisas que não contenham relação do ensino de música e a educação básica; e c) estudos de autores estrangeiros. Por meio do método de inclusão/exclusão, buscou-se responder questionamentos envolvendo a música em aspectos sobre interdisciplinaridade, formação docente, ní­vel de ensino de aplicabilidade e o sobre a sua aplicação como ferramenta pedagógica. Foi estabelecida uma organização e divisão geral dos assuntos abordados nos artigos. Como resultado, contatou-se que 8 (oito) artigos abordavam música e interdisciplinaridade; 4 (quatro) artigos formação docente; 20 (vinte) artigos sobre ní­veis de ensino de aplicabilidade e 13 (treze) relacionado às atividades pedagógicas. Com base nestas análises, constatou-se que, apesar dos avanços, ainda se tem muito o que melhorar quando se trata da relação música e educação.
A VOZ DO ATOR: UM RASTREAMENTO HISTÓRICO DA RELAÇÃO ENTRE A VOZ E A VERDADE CÊNICA
Authors: Ferreira Ricardo Di Carlo , Silva Elvira Fazzini da
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo realizar um estudo, que indique caracterí­sticas das sucessivas mudanças na abordagem do tratamento da voz atorial, da Antiguidade à Contemporaneidade, considerando autores e tendências das pedagogias do ator capazes de elucidar os paradoxos de entendimento em voz nos dias de hoje. Enfatiza-se a importância do Programa de Iniciação Cientí­fica – PIC, em Teatro, da UNESPAR, no processo de profissionalização do pesquisador-artista no âmbito nacional, na medida em que proporciona a inserção do acadêmico em formação em atividades de pesquisa no Ensino Superior, espaço em que se desenvolveu o estudo ora apresentado. As reflexões aqui destacadas se dão em meio a um breve e resumido rastreamento histórico de alguns dos postulados fundamentais que delinearam a voz do ator para a compreensão dostatusque a expressão vocal possui hoje. Além disso, investiga e atualiza a relação entre a voz atorial e a verdade cênica – conceito stanislavskiano.
CINEMA E TARÔ: A RELAÇÃO ENTRE O FILME CAVALEIRO DE COPAS E A SIMBOLOGIA TAROLÓGICA
Authors: Fuck de Mira Luiz Felipe
Published: February 2024

Este artigo, derivado de monografia homônima, estabelece uma relação entre o longa-metragem estadunidense Cavaleiro de Copas (Terrence Malick, 2015) e sete cartas de tarô que delimitam sua divisão narrativa, empreendendo um estudo sobre a jornada do protagonista através de oito capí­tulos fí­lmicos e acerca dos sí­mbolos presentes nos trunfos selecionados. A parte analí­tica do texto baseia-se no artigo In critical condition (de David Bordwell, 2008), que se apoia em Monroe Beardsley e suas quatro atividades constituintes da crí­tica (descrição, análise, interpretação e avaliação). O conhecimento do tarô vem de escritores e teóricos conceituados na área – Hajo Banzhaf, Sallie Nichols e Alejandro Jodorowsky –, além da supervisão da taróloga Monica Prado Berger. A relação cinema-tarô ainda é pouco explorada em textos acadêmicos, geralmente vista com preconceito devido ao teor esotérico das cartas. Sendo duas artes ópticas, as conexões entre o cinema e o tarô possuem grande valor teórico e estético. O artigo também contribui para a expansão deste campo de estudo, além da obtenção de novas descobertas acerca da utilização do tarô em mí­dias atuais.
PRÁTICA IMPROVISACIONAL E EFEITO CÔMICO: OFICINA APLICADA A ATORES E NÃO ATORES
Authors: Vieira Berti Vítor Ã‚ngelo , Bittencourt Alvaro
Published: February 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma reflexão a respeito da improvisação como potencial geradora do efeito cômico, a partir da apropriação dos elementos que compõem a criação teatral improvisada. Mediante oficina prática, realizada em estúdio do Teatro Laboratório da UNESPAR, Campus Curitiba II, aplicada a participantes voluntários, entre maio e junho de 2018, buscou-se analisar os efeitos possibilitados pela construção improvisacional que poderiam provocar o efeito cômico. Para elucidar a compreensão da improvisação teatral e sua prática, foram utilizados conceitos principalmente abordados por Mariana Muniz, partindo de Viola Spolin como fonte em comum, investigando a relação entre a vivência da improvisação e os estudos a respeito da comicidade, principalmente constatados por Henri Bergson em seu livro "O Riso – Ensaio sobre o significado do cômico" . A partir desses elementos, buscou-se correlacionar prática e teoria, a fim de identificar possí­veis caminhos independentes na improvisação, que viriam a contribuir com o entendimento acerca da produção de resultado cômico no teatro.
Comparative experimental study of the biomechanical properties of retrograde tibial nailing and distal tibia plate in distal tibia fracture
Authors: Lin Xuping , Zhang Cong , Yang Yanfang , Yang Wencheng , Wang Xiaomeng , Lu Haichuan , Liu Qingjun
Published: February 2024

Objective: A biomechanical comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the retrograde tibial nailing (RTN) and distal tibia plate techniques for the treatment of distal tibia fractures.

Methods: Fourteen fresh adult tibia specimens were selected, consisting of seven males and seven females aged 34–55 years. The specimens were randomly divided into two groups (Group A and Group B) using a numerical table method, with seven specimens in each group. Group A underwent internal fixation of distal tibial fractures using RTN, while Group B received internal fixation using a plate. The axial compression properties of the specimens were tested in the neutral positions under pressures of 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 N. Additionally, the torsional resistance of the two groups was assessed by subjecting the specimens to torques of 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 N m.

Results: At pressures of 400 and 500 N, the axial compression displacement in Group A (1.11 ± 0.06, 1.24 ± 0.05) mm was significantly smaller than that in Group B (1.21 ± 0.08, 1.37 ± 0.11) mm (p = 0.023, 0.019). Moreover, at a pressure of 500 N, the axial compression stiffness in Group A (389.24 ± 17.79) N/mm was significantly higher than that of the control group (362.37 ± 14.44) N/mm (p = 0.010). When subjected to torques of 4 and 5 N m, the torsion angle in Group A (2.97° ± 0.23°, 3.41° ± 0.17°) was significantly smaller compared to Group B (3.31° ± 0.28°, 3.76° ± 0.20°) (p = 0.035, 0.004). Furthermore, at a torque of 5 N m, the torsional stiffness in Group A (1.48 ± 0.07) N m/° was significantly higher than that in Group B (1.36 ± 0.06) N·m/° (p = 0.003).

Conclusion: The results obtained from the study demonstrate that the biomechanical performance of RTN outperforms that of the distal tibial plate, providing valuable biomechanical data to support the clinical implementation of RTN.
Multifunctional coatings of nickel-titanium implant toward promote osseointegration after operation of bone tumor and clinical application: a review
Authors: Du Tianhao , Liu Jia , Dong Jinhan , Xie Haoxu , Wang Xiao , Yang Xu , Yang Yingxin
Published: February 2024

Metal implants, especially Ni-Ti shape memory alloy (Ni-Ti SMA) implants, have increasingly become the first choice for fracture and massive bone defects after orthopedic bone tumor surgery. In this paper, the internal composition and shape memory properties of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy were studied. In addition, the effects of porous Ni-Ti SMA on osseointegration, and the effects of surface hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity on the osseointegration of Ni-Ti implants were also investigated. In addition, the effect of surface coating modification technology of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy on bone bonding was also studied. Several kinds of Ni-Ti alloy implants commonly used in orthopedic clinic and their advantages and disadvantages were introduced. The surface changes of Ni-Ti alloy implants promote bone fusion, enhance the adhesion of red blood cells and platelets, promote local tissue regeneration and fracture healing. In the field of orthopaedics, the use of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy implants significantly promoted clinical development. Due to the introduction of the coating, the osseointegration and biocompatibility of the implant surface have been enhanced, and the success rate of the implant has been greatly improved.
Evaluation of the structural performance of T-section beams with construction defects utilizing numerical analysis
Authors: Al-Kader A. Al Sayed Abd , Al-jabali Hebah Mohammad , Fahmy Mohamed , Mohamed Ghada N. , Bayoumi El-Said Abd-Allah , Selouma Tarek Ibrahim
Published: February 2024

This study investigates recent incidents of slabs collapse in reinforced concrete T-beam constructions attributed to deficiencies in design detailing and execution. It employs numerical analyses using the finite element method in ANSYS software to model T-section beams, with validation against experimental tests. Subsequently, a parametric study is conducted to explore the behavior of T-section beams under various design and construction variables, including the spacing of secondary reinforcements in the slab, the diameter of secondary main reinforcements, and slab thickness. The numerical analysis results are found to align well with experimental findings. The parametric study highlights that the eccentricity of reinforcing bars in the secondary direction of the slab is more detrimental than in the main direction. Furthermore, using 10 mm diameter reinforcement in the slab, either in the main or secondary direction, enhances the slab’s resistance to applied loads. Additionally, the study reveals that increasing the stiffness of the slab contributes to an improved resistance of the beam.
Prdm15 acts upstream of Wnt4 signaling in anterior neural development of Xenopus laevis
Authors: Saumweber Ernestine , Mzoughi Slim , Khadra Arin , Werberger Anja , Schumann Sven , Guccione Ernesto , Schmeisser Michael J. , Kühl Susanne J.
Published: February 2024

Mutations in PRDM15 lead to a syndromic form of holoprosencephaly (HPE) known as the Galloway–Mowat syndrome (GAMOS). While a connection between PRDM15, a zinc finger transcription factor, and WNT/PCP signaling has been established, there is a critical need to delve deeper into their contributions to early development and GAMOS pathogenesis. We used the South African clawed frog Xenopus laevis as the vertebrate model organism and observed that prdm15 was enriched in the tissues and organs affected in GAMOS. Furthermore, we generated a morpholino oligonucleotide–mediated prdm15 knockdown model showing that the depletion of Prdm15 leads to abnormal eye, head, and brain development, effectively recapitulating the anterior neural features in GAMOS. An analysis of the underlying molecular basis revealed a reduced expression of key genes associated with eye, head, and brain development. Notably, this reduction could be rescued by the introduction of wnt4 RNA, particularly during the induction of the respective tissues. Mechanistically, our data demonstrate that Prdm15 acts upstream of both canonical and non-canonical Wnt4 signaling during anterior neural development. Our findings describe severe ocular and anterior neural abnormalities upon Prdm15 depletion and elucidate the role of Prdm15 in canonical and non-canonical Wnt4 signaling.
An inversion method for imaging near-wellbore thin beds slowness based on array acoustic logging data
Authors: Wang Zi , Yue Wenzheng
Published: February 2024

As a practical approach to reflecting the properties of the formation, the slowness of near-wellbore formation is of great significance to geophysical exploration, which can be used to evaluate rock brittleness, wellbore stability, fracturing effect, and invasion depth. Although traditional slowness imaging methods perform well in areas where the thickness of the heterogeneous formation is greater than the length of the receiver array of the logging instrument, they may fail when encountering thin beds. The thin beds’ axial thickness, radial invasion depth, and radial slowness are challenging to identify, resulting in obtaining an average slowness value without longitudinal resolution. This paper proposes a thin beds slowness imaging inversion method that can effectively invert the axial thickness, radial invasion thicknesses, and radial slowness variations of thin beds with higher axial resolution compared to traditional methods. The new method adaptively extracts slowness sequences with different radial depths by combining receivers with different source distances. It obtains their corresponding radial thicknesses through ray theory, which does not depend on the arrival times of the first wave. This method is sensitive to thin beds, and the axis thickness of thin beds can be estimated by the change of radial slowness sequence and the combined source distance length. Combining the results at different depths allows a slowness image of the thin beds near-wellbore to be directly obtained. The effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method are verified by synthetic data and field data.
Commentary: trends in interests of new public health students concerning environmental health
Authors: Shendell Derek G. , Aggarwal Juhi
Published: February 2024

Introduction

This paper was based on data from the core course in environmental health (EH) for master’s in public health students at Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH), Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences at Rutgers, and The State University of New Jersey (NJ).

Methods

The multi-part poll or survey of students was in the first module (2 weeks) of the course’s eight module organization on Rutgers Canvas Learning Management System. We collected data every time the first author led this course section during the three academic semesters of each calendar year 2015-2023 (excluding winter 2022-summer 2023 due to grants buyout during COVID-19 pandemic).

Results

Data suggested interesting trends and changes in geographic levels of interest over time for EH. When examining interests separately for urban EH and rural EH, the trend was toward approximately equal interests in local, county and state levels (lower than national level—U.S. or student’s home country/nation—but higher than global level). This is where many EH job opportunities are located. Overall, 95% of students reported they believed climate change is real, and 95% of students agreed (“yes”) human activities including combustion sources of pollution contribute to climate change. No one stated “no;” the rest were not sure at the time.

Discussion

These insights from new public health students across majors/concentrations in NJ could inform other accredited SPH across the U.S. and in other nations to help plan future versions of core courses in EH or SPH-wide integrated core courses in compliance with required competencies for accreditation.
Serum uric acid did not affect embryonic and pregnancy outcomes in women without PCOS during IVF procedures
Authors: Yan Niwei , Song Junli , Jie Huiying , Lee Pingyin , Liu Simin , Yuan Yuan
Published: February 2024

Objectives

Serum uric acid (UA) levels are associated with many systemic diseases. A previous study confirmed the association between high serum uric acid levels and poor prognosis of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients. This study aimed to explore the correlation between serum uric acid levels and reproductive outcomes in patients without PCOS.

Methods

A retrospective study that included 1057 patients who underwent pre-implantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M) treatment from January 2013 to December 2020 was conducted. The study population was further divided into 3 groups according to serum UA levels: the ≤250 μmol/L group, the 251-360 μmol/L group, and the >360 μmol/L group. The controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) treatment outcomes, embryonic treatment outcomes and pregnancy outcomes of the first frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle were compared among groups. Multivariable linear regression and binary regression were applied to detect the association between IVF outcomes and serum uric acid levels.

Results

The number of retrieved oocytes, fertilization rate, viable embryo rate, blastocyst formation rate and euploid rate were not associated with serum uric acid levels. The mature oocyte rate was negatively correlated with serum uric acid levels. The pregnancy outcomes of the first FET cycle were also not associated with serum uric acid levels. After adjustment for BMI, the perinatal outcomes were not associated with serum uric acid levels.

Conclusion

IVF treatment outcomes were not associated with serum uric acid levels in patients without PCOS.
Carbon sequestration and nitrogen loss drive the evolution of French forest soils
Authors: Saenger Anaïs , André Frédéric , Jonard Mathieu , Nicolas Manuel , Ponette Quentin
Published: February 2024

The temporal change of soil chemistry in the forest floor and mineral soil down to a depth of 40 cm was assessed for the 102 permanent plots of the French Network for the Monitoring of Forest Ecosystems (RENECOFOR), over a 15-year period (from 1993–1995 to 2007–2012). In examining the separate and joint evolutions of a large set of parameters, many significant changes were detected reflecting the fact that French forest soils were not in a steady state. A significant increase in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks was found, mainly in the surface soil (13.0% increase over the forest floor and the 0–10 cm layer). Conversely, the relative increase of the total nitrogen (Ntot) stocks was lower in the surface soil (4.8% increase), and a general and sharp decline of Ntot was detected between 10 and 40 cm depth (12.0% decrease). These results led to a substantial raise of C/N ratio over the whole soil profile. Another major finding is the difference in soil acidification recovery depending on the initial trophic level. In highly acidified contexts (top soil pH H2O < 4.5), increased soil acidification (pH and base saturation decrease, exchangeable Al increase) over the profile was observed while exchangeable base cation (Ca, Mg, K) pools increased. On the other hand, less acidic soils saw their global buffer capacity enhanced. These observations contrast with what is measured in other European inventories. While a previous study carried out on the same plots and over the same period highlighted SOC as a major driver of soil evolution in the top mineral soil, the possible mechanisms behind the large N decrease in the lower mineral soil remain to be confirmed.
Characterizing hedgehog pathway features in senescence associated osteoarthritis through Integrative multi-omics and machine learning analysis
Authors: Wang Tao , Li Zhengrui , Zhao Shijian , Liu Ying , Guo Wenliang , Alarcòn Rodrìguez Raquel , Wu Yinteng , Wei Ruqiong
Published: February 2024

Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of senescence and inflammation. Hedgehog’s role in OA mechanisms is unclear. This study combines Bulk RNA-seq and scRNA-seq to identify Hedgehog-associated genes in OA, investigating their impact on the pathogenesis of OA.

Materials and methods: Download and merge eight bulk-RNA seq datasets from GEO, also obtain a scRNA-seq dataset for validation and analysis. Analyze Hedgehog pathway activity in OA using bulk-RNA seq datasets. Use ten machine learning algorithms to identify important Hedgehog-associated genes, validate predictive models. Perform GSEA to investigate functional implications of identified Hedgehog-associated genes. Assess immune infiltration in OA using Cibersort and MCP-counter algorithms. Utilize ConsensusClusterPlus package to identify Hedgehog-related subgroups. Conduct WGCNA to identify key modules enriched based on Hedgehog-related subgroups. Characterization of genes by methylation and GWAS analysis. Evaluate Hedgehog pathway activity, expression of hub genes, pseudotime, and cell communication, in OA chondrocytes using scRNA-seq dataset. Validate Hedgehog-associated gene expression levels through Real-time PCR analysis.

Results: The activity of the Hedgehog pathway is significantly enhanced in OA. Additionally, nine important Hedgehog-associated genes have been identified, and the predictive models built using these genes demonstrate strong predictive capabilities. GSEA analysis indicates a significant positive correlation between all seven important Hedgehog-associated genes and lysosomes. Consensus clustering reveals the presence of two hedgehog-related subgroups. In Cluster 1, Hedgehog pathway activity is significantly upregulated and associated with inflammatory pathways. WGCNA identifies that genes in the blue module are most significantly correlated with Cluster 1 and Cluster 2, as well as being involved in extracellular matrix and collagen-related pathways. Single-cell analysis confirms the significant upregulation of the Hedgehog pathway in OA, along with expression changes observed in 5 genes during putative temporal progression. Cell communication analysis suggests an association between low-scoring chondrocytes and macrophages.

Conclusion: The Hedgehog pathway is significantly activated in OA and is associated with the extracellular matrix and collagen proteins. It plays a role in regulating immune cells and immune responses.
Immunological signatures unveiled by integrative systems vaccinology characterization of dengue vaccination trials and natural infection
Authors: Plaça Desirée Rodrigues , Fonseca Dennyson Leandro M. , Marques Alexandre H. C. , Zaki Pour Shahab , Usuda Júlia Nakanishi , Baiocchi Gabriela Crispim , Prado Caroline Aliane de Souza , Salgado Ranieri Coelho , Filgueiras Igor Salerno , Freire Paula Paccielli , Rocha Vanderson , Camara Niels Olsen Saraiva , Catar Rusan , Moll Guido , Jurisica Igor , Calich Vera Lúcia Garcia , Giil Lasse M. , Rivino Laura , Ochs Hans D. , Cabral-Miranda Gustavo , Schimke Lena F. , Cabral-Marques Otavio
Published: February 2024

Introduction

Dengue virus infection is a global health problem lacking specific therapy, requiring an improved understanding of DENV immunity and vaccine responses. Considering the recent emerging of new dengue vaccines, here we performed an integrative systems vaccinology characterization of molecular signatures triggered by the natural DENV infection (NDI) and attenuated dengue virus infection models (DVTs).

Methods and results

We analyzed 955 samples of transcriptomic datasets of patients with NDI and attenuated dengue virus infection trials (DVT1, DVT2, and DVT3) using a systems vaccinology approach. Differential expression analysis identified 237 common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between DVTs and NDI. Among them, 28 and 60 DEGs were up or downregulated by dengue vaccination during DVT2 and DVT3, respectively, with 20 DEGs intersecting across all three DVTs. Enriched biological processes of these genes included type I/II interferon signaling, cytokine regulation, apoptosis, and T-cell differentiation. Principal component analysis based on 20 common DEGs (overlapping between DVTs and our NDI validation dataset) distinguished dengue patients by disease severity, particularly in the late acute phase. Machine learning analysis ranked the ten most critical predictors of disease severity in NDI, crucial for the anti-viral immune response.

Conclusion

This work provides insights into the NDI and vaccine-induced overlapping immune response and suggests molecular markers (e.g., IFIT5, ISG15, and HERC5) for anti-dengue-specific therapies and effective vaccination development.
Comparative analysis of human gut- and blood-derived mononuclear cells: contrasts in function and phenotype
Authors: Burke Schinkel Stephanie C. , Barros Priscila O. , Berthoud Tamara , Byrareddy Siddappa N. , McGuinty Michaeline , Cameron D. William , Angel Jonathan B.
Published: February 2024

Introduction

Alterations in the gut immune system have been implicated in various diseases.The challenge of obtaining gut tissues from healthy individuals, commonly performed via surgical explants, has limited the number of studies describing the phenotype and function of gut-derived immune cells in health.

Methods

Here, by means of recto-sigmoid colon biopsies obtained during routine care (colon cancer screening in healthy adults), the phenotype and function of immune cells present in the gut were described and compared to those found in blood.

Results

The proportion of CD4+, CD8+, MAIT, γδ+ T, and NK cells phenotype, expression of integrins, and ability to produce cytokine in response to stimulation with PMA and ionomycin. T cells in the gut were found to predominantly have a memory phenotype as compared to T cells in blood where a naïve phenotype predominates. Recto-sigmoid mononuclear cells also had higher PD-1 and Ki67 expression. Furthermore, integrin expression and cytokine production varied by cell type and location in blood vs. gut.

Discussion

These findings demonstrate the differences in functionality of these cells when compared to their blood counterparts and validate previous studies on phenotype within gut-derived immune cells in humans (where cells have been obtained through surgical means). This study suggests that recto-sigmoid biopsies collected during colonoscopy can be a reliable yet more accessible sampling method for follow up of alterations of gut derived immune cells in clinical settings.