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EFEITOS DO EXERCÍCIO DE REABILITAÇÃO ACELERADA DEPOIS DE TBM SOBRE A FUNÇÃO E A FORÇA NA INSTABILIDADE DO TORNOZELO
Authors: Rhyu Hyun-Seung , Hong Seo-youn , Rhi Soung-Yob
Published: February 2023

RESUMO Introdução: Os atletas de taekwondo com instabilidade lateral crônica do tornozelo (ILCT) podem apresentar dificuldades com propriocepção e força muscular do tornozelo. Depois da cirurgia, um programa de exercícios de reabilitação convencional pode ser ineficaz, porque a propriocepção ou a força muscular podem não se restaurar e, portanto, resultar em melhora mínima. Objetivos: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos de um programa de ERA depois de TBM sobre a propriocepção, força isocinética e resistência do tornozelo. Métodos: Trinta atletas com diagnóstico de ILCT foram submetidos à TBM. Eles foram divididos em grupo ERA (n=15) e grupo controle CON (n = 15). O grupo ERA realizou exercícios ERA precoces seis vezes por semana durante 4 semanas. Os parâmetros aplicados para testar a força muscular do tornozelo foram velocidade angular de 30°/s e 180°/s (inversão: Inv e eversão: Eve, respectivamente). A propriocepção foi medida pela capacidade de sentir a posição articular de 15° de Inv e 5° de Eve Resultados: Foram observadas diferenças significativas entre os grupos ERA e CON na força do tornozelo 30°/s (Inv: p < 0,001, Eve: p < 0,001), 180°/s (Inv: p < 0,001, Eve: p < 0,001), e propriocepção a 15° (Inv: p < 0,001) e 5° (Eve: p < 0,001). Conclusões: Registramos efeitos de curto prazo significativos com ERA precoce em atletas de taekwondo com ILCT depois da TBM. Os resultados fornecem dados de referência para o reabilitador esportivo ou ATC (Certified athletic trainer) na avaliação da fase de reabilitação e informar os pacientes sobre as expectativas depois da TBM em termos de condições de desempenho e momento de retorno ao esporte. Nível de evidência III; Estudos terapêuticos – Investigação dos resultados do tratamento - Estudo de caso-controle.
APPROACHES TO BOXİNG TRAİNİNG AND COMPETİTİON USİNG HUMOR: A PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Aksakal Nalan , Kocaekşi Serdar , Turgut Canan
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: It is important to try to understand the psychology of elite-level athletes. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of humor on boxers from a psychological perspective. Methods: Thirteen elite boxers participated in the study. The study was carried out using the phenomenology approach, which is one of the qualitative research methods. As a data collection tool, semi-structured interviews were conducted in order to obtain in-depth and detailed data from the participants. Content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative research data. Results: Our results showed that the humor approach in training or competition environments contributes positively to coping with stress by providing positive emotions such as happiness and joy in athletes. Conclusions: The effective and balanced use of humor not only provides positive emotions and socialization in boxers, but also reduces negative emotions such as depression, stress, and anxiety. a) Study Design: Qualitative research methods from a phenomenology approach were used in the design. b) Clinical Relevance Statement: This study showed that there is a need for programs related to in-depth evaluation of the psychosocial status of elite athletes. It should be emphasized that besides physical evaluations, psychological evaluation and support are important. Level of evidence I; Therapeutic Studies- Investigating the Results of Treatment.
Prevalence of tuberculosis, COVID-19, chronic conditions and vulnerabilities among migrants and refugees: an electronic survey
Authors: Jezus Sonia Vivian de , Sales Carolina Maia Martins , Rissino Silvia das Dores , Mocelin Helaine Jacinta Salvador , Araújo Mariana Pereira da Silva , Arcêncio Ricardo Alexandre , Araújo Vania Maria Silva , Terena Nahari de Faria Marcos , Freitas Paula de Souza Silva , Maciel Ethel Leonor Noia
Published: February 2023

Abstract Objective: to analyze the prevalence of tuberculosis, coronavirus, chronic conditions and vulnerabilities among migrants and refugees in Brazil. Method: this is a cross-sectional study of the electronic survey type conducted with international migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive statistics was applied for the analysis, with calculation of position and dispersion measures. Regarding the categorical variables, relative and absolute frequencies were estimated. Results: the study participants were 553 migrants and refugees, verifying 3.07%, 7.2% and 27.3% prevalence of tuberculosis, COVID-19 and chronic conditions, respectively. Among the vulnerabilities, 32% reported unemployment, 37.6% moved to Brazil as a result of the social situation in their countries and 33.6% were living as refugees or sheltered people. Conclusion: tuberculosis, chronic diseases and COVID-19 presented higher prevalence values in migrants and refugees than in the general population. As this is a population group that still has significant difficulty accessing health services and social protection systems, based on diverse evidence, the study will subsidize public policies, Nursing care and the incorporation of new routines in the service.
Calidad de vida en cuidadores de adultos mayores sobrevivientes de accidentes cerebrovasculares en el sur de Brasil: Ensayo clínico aleatorizado
Authors: Bierhals Carla Cristiane Becker Kottwitz , Dal Pizzol Fernanda Laís Fengler , Low Gail , Day Carolina Baltar , Santos Naiana Oliveira dos , Paskulin Lisiane Manganelli Girardi
Published: February 2023

Resumen Objetivo: evaluar el efecto de intervenciones de atención domiciliaria de enfermería sobre la calidad de vida en cuidadores familiares de adultos mayores sobrevivientes de accidentes cerebrovasculares. Método: Ensayo Clínico Aleatorizado, cegado para la evaluación de los desenlaces. Los participantes del estudio fueron 48cuidadores familiares de adultos mayores sobrevivientes de accidentes cerebrovasculares (ACV). El Grupo Intervención recibió tres visitas domiciliarias a cargo de enfermeros un mes después del alta hospitalaria, en las que se les ofreció instrucción relacionada con ACV (es decir, cómo acceder a los servicios de salud y realizar las actividades inherentes a los cuidados) y apoyo emocional. Al Grupo Control se le brindó la orientación habitual de los servicios de salud. La calidad de vida se evaluó mediante el instrumento World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL-BREF) y el módulo Old(WHOQOL-OLD) 1semana, 2meses y 1año después del alta. Resultados: en su mayoría, los cuidadores fueron mujeres, hijos o cónyuges. Los cuidadores de los grupos Intervención y Control no presentaron diferencias significativas en términos de su Calidad de Vida general de base. La intervención no ejerció ningún efecto entre la asignación a los grupos y la Calidad de Vida general(p=0,625) con el transcurso del tiempo. Sin embargo, la intervención sí tuvo efecto sobre las Relaciones Sociales (p=0,019) y la Autonomía(p=0,004). Conclusión: la intervención ejerció un efecto estadísticamente significativo sobre la calidad de vida de los cuidadores familiares con respecto a las relaciones sociales y a la autonomía. Registro del ensayo: NCT02807012.
Trabajo de enfermería en unidades dedicadas y no dedicadas al COVID-19: consecuencias para la salud ocupacional
Authors: Ampos Larissa Fonseca , Olino Luciana , Magalhães Ana Maria Müller de , Tavares Juliana Petri , Magnago Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza , Dal Pai Daiane
Published: February 2023

Resumen Objetivo: analizar las consecuencias que tuvo la pandemia en la salud ocupacional de los enfermeros según si se desempeñaban en unidades dedicadas y no dedicadas al COVID-19. Método: estudio multicéntrico, método mixto, estrategia explicativa secuencial. En la primera etapa participaron en total 845 profesionales que respondieron un formulario electrónico que contenía variables sociodemográficas, ocupacionales, sobre la pandemia y la salud y el Self-Reporting Questionnaire. En la segunda etapa, fueron entrevistados 19 profesionales. Los datos cuantitativos fueron sometidos a estadística analítica y los datos cualitativos al análisis de contenido temático, posteriormente, ambos fueron integrados por conexión. Resultados: los impactos de la pandemia en la salud de los profesionales se produjeron tanto en las áreas dedicadas como en las no dedicadas al COVID-19. Sin embargo, la composición de los equipos presentó distintas características entre las áreas, así como también diferentes percepciones de riesgo y exigencias en el trabajo. Conclusión: los profesionales que trabajan en áreas dedicadas y no dedicadas al COVID-19 se enfermaron por igual, pero tuvieron diferente exposición ocupacional debido a las exigencias que presentaba el trabajo en las unidades dedicadas y al miedo al contagio en las unidades no dedicadas.
Nursing performance in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 units: Implications for occupational health
Authors: Ampos Larissa Fonseca , Olino Luciana , Magalhães Ana Maria Müller de , Tavares Juliana Petri , Magnago Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza , Dal Pai Daiane
Published: February 2023

Abstract Objective: to analyze the implications of the pandemic on the Nursing team’s occupational health according to its performance in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 units. Method: a multicenter and mixed-methods study, with a sequential explanatory strategy. A total of 845 professionals took part in the first stage, answering an electronic form which contained sociodemographic and work-related variables, as well as about the pandemic and their health, in addition to the Self-Reporting Questionnaire. 19 professionals were interviewed in the second stage. The quantitative data were submitted to statistical analysis and the qualitative ones to thematic content analysis, with integration by connection. Results: the pandemic exerted impacts on the professionals’ health, both in the COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 areas. However, composition of the teams presented different characteristics between the areas, as well as the risk perceptions and the work demands. Conclusion: the professionals working in areas COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 areas are equally affected, although with different work exposure regarding the requirements at work in the COVID-19 units and the fear of contamination in non-COVID-19 units.
Atuação da enfermagem em unidades dedicadas e não dedicadas à COVID-19: implicações na saúde ocupacional
Authors: Ampos Larissa Fonseca , Olino Luciana , Magalhães Ana Maria Müller de , Tavares Juliana Petri , Magnago Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza , Dal Pai Daiane
Published: February 2023

Resumo Objetivo: analisar as implicações da pandemia sobre a saúde ocupacional da equipe de enfermagem conforme a atuação em unidades dedicadas e não dedicadas à COVID-19. Método: estudo multicêntrico, de método misto, estratégia explanatória sequencial. Participaram 845 profissionais na primeira etapa, respondendo a um formulário eletrônico contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, laborais, sobre a pandemia e sua saúde e o Self-Reporting Questionnaire. Na segunda etapa, 19 profissionais foram entrevistados. Os dados quantitativos foram submetidos à estatística analítica e os qualitativos à análise temática de conteúdo, sendo integrados por conexão. Resultados: os impactos da pandemia sobre a saúde dos profissionais ocorreram tanto nas áreas dedicadas como nas não dedicadas à COVID-19. Contudo, a composição das equipes apresentou características distintas entre as áreas, bem como as percepções de risco e das exigências no trabalho. Conclusão: os profissionais que atuam em áreas dedicadas e não dedicadas à COVID-19 estão igualmente adoecidos, mas com exposição laboral distinta quanto às exigências no trabalho nas unidades dedicadas e o medo da contaminação nas unidades não dedicadas.
Effects of preharvest factors on antidiabetic potential of some foods and herbal plants
Authors: Saleh R. , Abbey L. , Ofoe R. , Ampofo J. , Gunupuru L. R.
Published: February 2023

Abstract Diabetes is a metabolic disorder with no definite treatment, but it can be controlled by changing lifestyle and diet. Consumption of high-fiber and nutrient-rich foods including vegetables have been shown to reduce risks of obesity and Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Also, many herbal plants have been associated with reduced risks of T2DM because of their composition of secondary metabolites. Antioxidant activities of some secondary metabolites have potent inhibitory effects against inflammation linked with insulin resistance and oxidative stress. More than 800 known medicinal plants are used to control diabetes and its relevant complications. However, variations in preharvest factors including plant genotype, growing medium properties, climatic factors, and management practices can influence plant growth and their accumulation of phytochemicals with health-promoting properties. However, the effects of these preharvest factors on the antidiabetic properties of plant secondary metabolites are neither explicit nor easily accessible in the literature. Therefore, this review aims to document recent studies that reported on under-exploited medicinal plants with antidiabetic properties. We reviewed several important preharvest factors that can potentially affect the synthesis of phytoconstituents which possess antidiabetic properties. This review will help identify gaps for future research in phytomedicine and functional foods.
Força de Coriolis e as grandes navegações do século XV
Authors: Chesman C. , Cavalcanti-Neto M. , Furtado C.B.S.
Published: February 2023

Neste trabalho será apresentado como determinar os componentes do vetor força de Coriolis na superfície esférica terrestre e como essa força induz a circuitação das correntes de ar e água, as chamadas correntes eólicas e marinhas dos oceanos, mormente, no oceano Atlântico. Essas correntes eólicas e marinhas foram uma das forças motrizes das embarcações, movidas a vela do início das grandes navegações no século XV que, por conseguinte, formam trajetórias tipo circulares, sentido horário no hemisfério norte e sentido anti-horário no hemisfério sul terrestre. Ademais, um importante resultado encontrado é que, para situações que as embarcações atravessem a linha do Equador, surge uma circuitação inusitada, similarmente ao símbolo do infinito da matemática. Esse é o caminho que a força de Coriolis cria para esse tipo de embarcação nas viagens pelos mares. Apresentamos também a análise das trajetórias das quatro primeiras grandes navegações, todas corroboram que essa força foi primordial para o achamento do continente americano, do Cabo da Boa Esperança, do Brasil, e do caminho para a Índia.
Relationship between leadership coaching and nurses’ resilience in hospital environments
Authors: Menezes Heloísa de Góes Gigueira , Bernardes Andrea , Amestoy Simone Coelho , Cunha Isabel Cristina Kowal Olm , Cardoso Maria Lúcia Alves Pereira , Balsanelli Alexandre Pazetto
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the relationship between leadership coaching and nurses’ resilience in hospital environments. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, carried out with nurses, nursing assistants and technicians. Nurses answered the Nurse Self-Perception Questionnaire in Leadership Exercise Questionnaire (QUAPEEL) and the Connor-Davidson Scale for Brazil-25 (CD-RISC-25BRASIL). Nursing technicians/assistants answered the Nursing Technician and Assistant Perception in Leadership Exercise Questionnaire (QUEPTAEEL). Student’s t test and Pearson’s correlation were used (p ≤ 0.05). Results: There was a statistically significant difference between nurses’ self-perception and nursing technicians/assistants’ hetero-perception in coaching leadership exercise for the total score (p = 0.002) and in the “Give and receive feedback” (p < 0.001), “Delegate power and exert influence” (p < 0.001) and “Support the team so that the organizational results are reached” (p = 0.020) domains. There was a statistically significant correlation between all the Nurse Self-Perception Questionnaire in Leadership Exercise Questionnaire Coaching and Resilience domains. Conclusion: Resilience was positively related to nurses’ self-perception of coaching leadership.
Information Transparency, Location, and Stakeholder Pressure on the Socially Responsible Partner Selection
Authors: Tondolo Rosana da Rosa Portella , Santos Juliana Bonomi , Tondolo Vilmar Antonio Gonçalves , Paiva Ely
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: the purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of information transparency on the selection of a socially responsible partner, taking into account the role played by signal send by the location of the partner and stakeholder pressure. Theoretical approach: this study is based on the premise that information transparency is a central element in the buyer-supply relationship and can play a key role in the selection of a socially responsible partner. The location of a partner can also affect the feeling of transparency if the country where the partner is located is not recognized for its reputation. The stakeholder pressure for socially responsible practices can also affect the decision to choose a business partner. Methods: we employed a 2 x 2 full-factorial between-subjects, scenario-based role-playing experiment. In Study 1, we simulated a situation in which the buyer is asked about their likelihood of selecting a socially responsible supplier, while in Study 2 we simulated a situation in which the socially responsible supplier is asked about the likelihood of selling products to a buyer. Results: the results indicate that information transparency affects the decision to select socially responsible partners. Stakeholder pressure partially moderates this relationship, while location does not moderate this relationship in either study. Conclusion: we conclude that information transparency throughout the supply chain is a relevant factor in negotiations within a socially responsible context. Information transparency is a key aspect for both the buyer and the supplier when selecting a socially responsible partner.
Curtir, Compartilhar e Reagir: Captura de Tweets para Pesquisas e Decisões Corporativas
Authors: Siedschlag Djeison , Lana Jeferson , Augusto Junior Roberto Gonçalves , Marcon Rosilene
Published: February 2023

RESUMO Contexto: as mídias sociais dispõem de uma imensa quantidade de informações, sendo um espaço para a sua difusão. Indivíduos, conexões on-line, são capazes de filtrar ou dar visibilidade a determinadas informações, em detrimento de outras. O problema central reside no monitoramento de postagens e reações voltadas a ações e estratégias corporativas. Além desse monitoramento, as empresas podem tomar decisões a partir dos dados coletados. Objetivo: desenvolver e estruturar uma ferramenta de gestão em mídia social. Métodos: para alcançar o objetivo geral, o artigo foi desenvolvido em três etapas principais. A primeira foi sugerir um script em software livre para captura e análise inicial das postagens no Twitter. A segunda etapa foi categorizar essa análise e identificar recursos e competências necessários às empresas. Por fim, foram sugeridas ações a serem tomadas pelas empresas para a gestão da mídia social. Resultados: o script desenvolvido possibilitou a extração dos dados de forma automatizada, os quais foram armazenados em banco de dados para análise e gerenciamento das interações on-line. As ações foram propostas com base no estudo de caso desenvolvido. Conclusões: no campo prático, este estudo contribui para o processo de extração de dados do Twitter com a proposição de um novo script para captura de dados, na identificação das principais categorias de influência de ativistas digitais e no monitoramento de mídia social por meio de ações estratégicas. Ao demonstrar que o script é eficaz na extração de dados, é possível realizar novos estudos e implementar o processo de monitoramento gerencial de mídia social.
Costuras para adiar o fim do mundo: reflexões com base na obra A vida não é útil, de Aílton Krenak
Authors: Nogueira Bernardo Gomes Barbosa , Moreira Nelson Camatta , Pinto Franco Dani Araújo e
Published: February 2023

Resumo O texto pretende apresentar o pensamento de Aílton Krenak com base em sua obra A vida não é útil e fazê-la dialogar com reflexões interdisciplinares contemporâneas, em formas de costuras sustentadas em uma epistemologia crítica e que apontem tessituras e formas outras de habitar, para além da armadilha neoliberal, em busca de ideias que adiem o fim do mundo. O autor chega à conclusão de que seu povo está no meio do desastre e que não faria sentido deixar de viver a experiência, ao mesmo tempo que, de maneira corajosa e existencialista, nos exulta à reflexão trazendo a alegoria de um deserto, o qual ele nos incentiva, sem pestanejar, a atravessar.
STABILITY OF A BOUNDED LIQUID LAYER ON A ROTATING HORIZONTAL PLANE
Authors: Audzeichyk Yauheni V. , Konon Pavel N.
Published: February 2023

The paper investigates the stability of the relative equilibrium of a bounded liquid layer on a flat solid rotating base. A uniform gravity field is oriented perpendicular to the solid surface and presses the droplet against it. The equilibrium shape and its perturbations are axisymmetric. The free surface is simply connected. The analysis is performed both for the case of the free contact line and for the case of the fixed one. The results obtained by these two models are compared, and the effect of the input parameters on the stability is investigated. It is established that the second model is in better accordance with empirical data. Unlike the first one, it allows the possibility of a zero height of the layer at the center at certain values of the contact angle and determines the negative effect of a low wettability of the solid substrate on the stability of the droplet. The minimum potential energy principle is used as a stability criterion. In this process all physically admissible small variations of a free surface shape are considered. An equilibrium state is supposed to be stable if and only if it corresponds to a minimum potential energy on the set of allowable virtual displacements, which is more restricted when the contact line is fixed.
Desenvolvimento socioeconômico nos municípios catarinenses: o que mostram os indicadores?
Authors: Corrêa Alexandre de Souza , Duarte Vilmar Nogueira
Published: February 2023

Este artigo analisa a evolução do desenvolvimento socioeconômico dos municípios do estado de Santa Catarina entre os anos de 2005 e 2016. Para o estudo dos 295 municípios, adotou-se o Índice Firjan de Desenvolvimento Municipal (IFDM) e como parâmetro metodológico o “Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano”, publicado no México em 2002 que classifica os municípios em: i) tendendo ao crescimento; ii) tendendo ao desenvolvimento; iii) círculo vicioso; e iv) círculo virtuoso. Para tanto, foram utilizadas duas abordagens: i) Intraestadual: IFDM dos municípios de Santa Catarina em relação à média do estado; e ii) Interestadual: IFDM dos municípios catarinenses em relação à média brasileira. Os resultados mostram uma condição melhor de desenvolvimento dos municípios catarinenses quando analisados pela ótica da média nacional, ao contrário de quando comparados com a média estadual, em que as desigualdades são mais evidentes, com um contingente maior de municípios na condição de subdesenvolvimento.
Programa Minha Casa Minha Vida: relevancia para el municipio de Lajeado/RS
Authors: Kuhn Malcus Cassiano , Maciel Fernanda
Published: February 2023

O artigo aborda o Programa Habitacional Minha Casa Minha Vida, lançado no Brasil, no ano de 2009, dentro do Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento. Tem como objetivo investigar a relevância do Programa Habitacional Minha Casa Minha Vida, para o município de Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul. Possui uma abordagem quanti-qualitativa, através de pesquisa bibliográfica, levantamento de dados demográficos em agências especializadas e entrevistas com três agentes locais sobre a implementação do Programa no município de Lajeado. Os dados levantados trazem uma visão sistêmica sobre o cenário regional, pautando questões acerca da viabilidade de implementação de empreendimentos habitacionais em Lajeado, bem como pontos positivos e dificuldades encontradas na gestão do Programa. O estudo tem sua relevância para melhoria do Programa no que se refere à prestação de contas do gasto público para a população, a distribuição de renda a partir do setor de construção civil e a melhoria do fluxo de seu processo administrativo. A pesquisa indica que há preocupação, por parte do poder público municipal, em garantir que as moradias apresentem padrões mínimos de infraestrutura e habitabilidade, através de uma melhor qualidade urbanística no entorno desses empreendimentos. Também se coloca em xeque a sustentabilidade do Programa, frente a um cenário econômico em constantes mudanças. Com o estudo realizado, conclui-se que o Programa possui grande relevância para Lajeado, com relação à provisão de moradias em um município com crescimento demográfico, devido, principalmente, à migração em busca de trabalho, contribuindo para a inclusão social dos beneficiários no cenário regional.
Transformações e características da cadeia produtiva da soja em Mato Grosso (Brasil)
Authors: Wesz Junior Valdemar João
Published: February 2023

Este artigo analisa as transformações e a características da cadeia produtiva da soja em Mato Grosso (Brasil), com ênfase na expansão do cultivo no estado, nos atores (sobretudo produtores rurais e indústrias) e na estrutura de mercado. Para tanto, conciliou-se um conjunto de técnicas de pesquisa, como revisão bibliográfica, análise estatística e entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os resultados apontam que, além do grande crescimento na área plantada, na produção e na produtividade da soja, o cultivo do grão tem se concentrado entre os produtores com maior área. Além disso, o setor está dominado por um reduzido número de grandes empresas transnacionais, que inclusive atuam em vários elos da cadeia produtiva de forma verticalizada. O que se observa, sinteticamente, é a elevada imersão do mercado mato-grossense da soja nas redes globais de produção, de modo que a governança desta cadeia local está perpassada, cada vez mais, por processos, dinâmica e atores transnacionais.
Dinámica de tallos e índice de estabilidad en cinco cultivares de Urochloa en condiciones semiáridas
Authors: Lucio Ruiz Fernando , Joaquin Cancino Santiago , Garay Martínez Jonathan Raúl , Bautista Martínez Yuridia , Estrada Drouaillet Benigno , Limas Martínez Andrés Gilberto
Published: February 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar los efectos de la temperatura y precipitación sobre la dinámica de tallos y el índice de estabilidad en cinco cultivares del género Urochloa en condiciones semiáridas. Los cultivares evaluados fueron Camello I, Camello II, Mulato II, Convert 330 y Cobra, en un diseño completamente al azar con seis repeticiones. La temperatura y precipitación presentes durante el periodo de evaluación estimularon el comportamiento de la dinámica de tallos (P<0.05). Los cultivares Cobra y Mulato II presentaron las mayores densidades de tallos (> 4,000 tallos/m2 en promedio), como respuesta al mayor número de hijuelos (769 y 718/m2, respectivamente), aún con una mortalidad de tallos relativamente alta (336 y 449 tallos/m2, respectivamente). El tener los valores máximos de unidades calor acumulados en períodos con poca o nula precipitación, comprometió el índice de estabilidad de la pradera (con valores menores a 1). El corte en el periodo de heladas (noviembre) provocó el incremento del 20 % en la tasa de mortalidad y, por consiguiente, una disminución en el índice de estabilidad de hasta 0.83. Las condiciones ambientales y el crecimiento ininterrumpido en los cultivares de Urochloa, provoca la pérdida en la estabilidad de la pradera, debido a la menor tasa de ahijamiento con respecto a la tasa de mortalidad de tallos.
Effects of grazing intensity and pasture type on soil organic carbon stock in the semi-arid tropics of India
Authors: Kumar Sunil , Dixit Anoop Kumar , Prasad Mahendra , Rai Suchit Kumar , Mahanta Sanat Kumar , Singh Sultan , Radotra Sudesh , Ghosh Probir Kumar
Published: February 2023

Pastures may act as carbon sources and sinks depending on grazing pressure and management practices. Soil organic carbon (SOC) stock and its fractions were quantified under 3 different grazing intensities using 5, 10 and 15 sheep/ha under sown, improved and natural pastures in the semi-arid tropics of India. Results revealed that after 3 years, improved pasture had significantly higher particulate organic carbon (POC ~4.5 g/kg), SOC (~0.53 %), total organic carbon (TOC~7 g/kg) and SOC stock (~15 mg/ha) as compared with sown and natural pastures. Labile carbon (LC ~185 mg/kg) and soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC ~378 µg/g soil) were higher under natural pasture. A moderate grazing intensity of 10 sheep/ha resulted in significantly greater carbon fractions, TOC and SOC stock. SOC stock and its fractions were significantly higher in the topsoil layers as compared with the subsoil layers. These results indicate that improved pasture management practices with moderate grazing intensity can be recommended for improving SOC stock and its fractions in semi-arid tropical pastures.
Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana against adults of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn), Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and Teretrius nigrescens Lewis in stored maize
Authors: Acheampong Mavis Agyeiwaa , Cornelius Eric William , Eziah Vincent Yao , Fening Ken Okwae , Ofori Kwadwo , Storm Claire , Jessop Nick , Luke Belinda , Moore David , Clottey Victor Attuquaye , Potin Olivier , Grammare Pierre
Published: February 2023

The larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) and the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky continue to cause tremendous losses to stored maize. Research in the UK has identified Beauveria bassiana, IMI 389521 as a suitable control agent for grain storage pests in the UK. The pathogenicity of B. bassiana, IMI 389521 was evaluated against adult P. truncatus, S. zeamais and Teretrius nigrescens in Ghana. Fifty adults of each insect species were treated with 0.5 g dry conidia powder of this isolate at 8.65 × 108 conidia/g for 1 minute and mortality recorded daily for 14 days. The results indicated that B. bassiana, is pathogenic against P. truncatus and S. zeamais, inducing over 90% mortality by day 7. Teretrius nigrescens was, however less susceptible to the fungus with 30% mortality. To determine the most effective concentration of B. bassiana for the control of P. truncatus, a laboratory dose response experiment using four concentrations of B. bassiana (108–1011 cfu/kg maize) was also conducted. Maize grains (250 g) in separate jars were treated with the four concentrations of the product. Fifty adults of P. truncatus were placed into the jars containing the treated maize and mortality was assessed weekly for 3 weeks. The most effective dose was 1010 cfu/kg maize, which resulted in 96% and 100% mortality of P. truncatus after 2 and 3 weeks, respectively. This study shows that B. bassiana could effectively be integrated into bio-control programme of these two key pests of maize in Ghana after further field trials.
Efficiency assessment of the Turkish banking sector in the pre- and during Covid-19 pandemic periods
Authors: Yagli Ibrahim
Published: February 2023

Purpose- As in most emerging economies, banks are the backbone of the Turkish financial system. The banking sector has also undergone many changes such as the liberalization process in the 1980s, and the inclusion of participation banks in 2005, which have caused increased competition in the sector. Therefore, the performance of the Turkish banking sector is always under the scrutiny of regulators and bank managers as well as investors. Considering the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the banking sector, the study aims to evaluate the efficiency of deposit and participation banks in the pre- and during pandemic periods.
Methodology - Data envelopment analysis is applied to evaluate the relative efficiency of Turkish banks from 2019 through 2021. Adopting the intermediation approach, deposits and labor are employed as inputs while loans and net interest income are used as outputs.
Findings - The empirical findings show that the average technical efficiency of the Turkish banks is around 85% in the covering periods. Breaking technical-efficiency into pure technical efficiency and scale-efficiency reveals that most of the inefficiency is due to poor management practices rather than diseconomies of scale. When we turn our attention to bank groups, the mean technical efficiency of participation banks is lower than those of deposit banks.
Conclusion - Overall, the efficiency of participation banks is lagged behind the those of deposit banks in Turkey. In addition, Covid-19 does not outstanding effect on the overall efficiency of the Turkish banking sector.

Keywords: Efficiency, Islamic banking, conventional banking, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
JEL Codes: C61, C67, G21
The export-import bank of China and Bangladesh: a comparative overview
Authors: Unvan Yuksel Akay , Moniruzzaman Moniruzzaman
Published: February 2023

Purpose- China and Bangladesh are among the countries that have Export-Import Bank. EXIM Bank plays an important role in the foreign trade of both countries. The study attempts to review the overall foreign trade situation of these two countries. In order to analyse possible field scenarios the author used a qualitative manner. The prime objective of this paper is to find out similar and different aspects of these two countries' EXIM Bank by performing a comparative study. The most relevant current primary and secondary data were used to achieve this objective.
Methodology- The type of study is descriptive and comparative. The author gives a brief overview of the concept of foreign trade at the beginning of the study to indicate the main area of this study. He then conducted a case study of Exim Bank of China and Bangladesh. The author has pedantically reviewed the official websites of China and Bangladesh's EXIM Bank, International publications, Government documents, Bank's annual reports, most relevant websites, etc. in order to form an idea of the current scenario of EXIM Bank in Bangladesh and China and to make a comparative overview of these two Banks.
Findings-This study finds that there are more dissimilarities than similarities between these two EXIM Banks. Two major differences between these two banks are; firstly, the EXIM Bank of China is a state-funded, state-owned policy bank that has the status of an independent legal entity and is directly led by the State Council, conversely, the EXIM Bank of Bangladesh is a leading private commercial bank. Secondly, China's EXIM Bank is completely based on a conventional system and contrarily, Bangladesh's EXIM Bank is a fully Islamic Shariah-based bank. There are also other differences between these two banks in terms of mission, vision, assets, credit ratings, corporate social responsibilities, and so on. However, the study finds a few similarities between these two countries' EXIM banks in terms of a specific vision which is both the banks aim to make a contribution to the national economic development. Additionally, both the banks are involved in supporting agriculture, rural areas, and farmer.
Conclusion-The study presents a general overview of Foreign Trade and its position in China and Bangladesh. Particularly, this paper makes a comparative overview of the Export-Import Bank of these two countries.

Keywords: Foreign trade, export-import bank, China, Bangladesh.
JEL Codes: G20, G21
The effect of currency protected deposits on financial performance of participation banks
Authors: Yurttadur Mustafa , Tasci Mehmet Zafer
Published: February 2023

Purpose- The aim of this study is to measure the effect of the Currency Protected Deposit (KKM) application, which entered into force on December 21, 2021, on the financial performance of participation banks..
Methodology- In the study, a hybrid MCDM method consisting of CRITIC and WASPAS methods was used to measure the effect of Currency Protected Deposit on the financial performance of participation banks. The data regarding the banks in question have been compiled from the website of the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK). Within the scope of the study, 12-month data for 2021 and 9 months for 2022 were included in the analysis. Financial performance of participation banks was evaluated on 5 criteria: Total Dividend Income, Return on Assets, Return on Equity, Operating Expenses/Total Assets, Foreign Resources/Total Equity.
Findings- As a result of the analysis made within the scope of the study, it has been determined that the criterion with the highest weight in determining the financial performance of participation banks is the Operating Expense / Total Assets criterion. According to the results of the WASPAS method, it was determined that the participation banks showed the worst performance in the period under consideration in May 2021. The period with the best performance was determined as September 2022.
Conclusion- The results of the analysis conducted within the scope of the study show that the performance of participation banks fluctuated in 2021 and there was a decrease in their performance during the period under consideration. It has been determined that the financial performance of participation banks has increased with the Currency Protected Deposit (KKM) application, which came into effect in December 2021, and the performance increased continuously in 2022 in general, and the best performance was shown in September 2022..

Keywords: Participation bank, financial analysis, financial performance
JEL Codes: D81, G21, L25, P47
A Familial Case Presented with Various Clinical Manifestations Caused by OPA1 Mutation
Authors: Lee Jun Ho , Kang Jaeho , Seo Yeoung deok , Eun Jeong Ik , Hwang Hyunyoung , Ryu Sungyeong , Jang Junseok , Park Jinse
Published: February 2023

Ataxia is presented by various etiologies, including acquired, genetic and degenerative disorders. Although hereditary ataxia is suspected when typical symptom of ataxia with concurrent is identified, it is sometimes difficult to diagnose hereditary ataxia without genetic test. Clinically, next generation sequencing technology has been developed and widely used for diagnosis of hereditary disease. Hereby, we experienced cases of genetically confirmed OPA1 mutation, which are presented with various clinical manifestations including ataxic gait and decreased visual acuity.
Nuclei isolation from frozen human brain samples forsnRNA-seq v1
Authors: Nascimento Marcos
Published: February 2023

Protocol to isolate nuclei from snap-frozen human brain samples for sn-RNAseq
Orman yakma suçuna ilişkin Yargıtay kararları üzerine bir inceleme
Authors: CESUR İlknur , BULUT Alper
Published: February 2023

Orman yakma suçu ve uygulanacak yaptırımlar, 6831 sayılı Orman Kanunu’nda düzenlenmiştir. Özellikle son yıllarda iklim değişikliğinden kaynaklanan etkilerin daha yoğun hissedilmesi ve Türkiye’de terör amaçlı yangın çıkarma eylemi de sıklıkla başvurulan bir suç olmasından dolayı orman yangınlarına ilişkin kanundaki düzenlemelerin önemi gittikçe artmaktadır. Yangının başlaması için gerekli olan yanıcı, yakıcı ve tutuşturucu unsurların bir araya gelmesiyle ortaya çıkan orman yangınları, kuraklık ve rüzgârın etkisiyle kısa sürede çok geniş alanlara yayılabilmektedir. Türkiye’de yaşanan orman yangınlarının yalnızca %2’si yıldırım düşmesi gibi doğal yollarla meydana gelmektedir. Geriye kalan %98’lik kısmında, insan faktörünün etkili olduğu bilinmektedir.

Bu çalışmada, öncelikle Orman Kanunu uyarınca orman yakma suçu ve unsurları ile 5237 sayılı Türk Ceza Kanunu (TCK)’ndaki yangına sebebiyet verme suçu, taksir ve kasıt ile işlenen orman yakma suçu ve 6098 sayılı Türk Borçlar Kanunu (TBK)’nun ilgili hükümleri bir arada değerlendirilecektir. Ardından orman yangınlarına sebebiyet verme şeklinde ortaya çıkan uyuşmazlıklara ilişkin yargı kararları incelenerek, orman yangınlarının ardından ortaya çıkan uyuşmazlıklara ilişkin yargısal süreç analiz edilmeye çalışılacaktır.
Effect of Springback on A6061 Sheet Metal Bending: A Review
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University, Northern Cyprus via Mersin 10, Turkey, Cinar Zeki , Asmael Mohammed ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University, Northern Cyprus via Mersin 10, Turkey, Zeeshan Qasim ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University, Northern Cyprus via Mersin 10, Turkey, Safaei Babak ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University, Northern Cyprus via Mersin 10, Turkey
Published: February 2023

Springback is defined as undesirable shape change that occurs after forming process upon unloading due to the occurrence of elastic recovery of the part. Aluminum alloy with high content of magnesium such as A6061 is preferred for high formability limit to be used in automotive industry. However, generally springback turns out to be a drawback. Many researchers have examined the springback of A6061 by considering parameters such as bent angle, die shoulder radius, blank holder force, sheet thickness, punch thickness, modulus young, yield strength, Poisson’s ratio, annealing temperature, applied load and bending operations such as V bending, deep drawing, tube bending, 3 point bending, U bending, and wipe bending. In this research, a comprehensive review is carried out to investigate process parameters and bending operations having critical impact on springback of A6061 and publications in the literature based on springback effect for A6061 studied in order to observe the number of publications by authors and the number of publications by affiliation. It is observed that sheet thickness and bent angle parameters have substantial effect on the springback. V bending and deep drawing are the commonly used bending processes. In addition, a critical contribution is presented by considering process parameters and analysis methods in order to provide a guidance for researchers for further research studies.
Coconut Shell Ash as Cementitious Material in Concrete: A Review
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Hyderabad College of Science & Technology Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, Bheel Naraindas , Mangi Sajjad Ali ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, SZAB Campus Khairpur Mirs, Sindh, Pakistan, Meghwar Shanker Lal ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
Published: February 2023

In recent years, there has been great concern about introducing new supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) in place of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in concrete. The aim of this study is to check the behavior of coconut shell ash (CSA) with various proportions in concrete. Coconut shell is available in abundant quantity in local agricultural fields and considered as waste product. On the other hand, cement production emits a lot of toxic gases in the atmosphere which causes environmental pollution and greenhouse gases. Thus, CSA might be utilized as a cementitious material in concrete for sustainable development. This review article provides a detailed overview of the fresh and mechanical properties of various research studies. It is found that by incorporating the 10% of CSA into concrete results in the improvement of mechanical properties of concrete such as compressive, split tensile strength and flexural strength of concrete after every curing day respectively. Moreover, the modulus of elasticity enhanced while using 10% of CSA in concrete and the workability of fresh concrete was declined as the percentage of CSA increases. In addition to that, the use of CSA in concrete can reduce the total carbon foot print while reducing the overall cost of concrete manufacturing.
Plant and Non-plant based Polymeric Coagulants for Wastewater Treatment: A Review
Authors:   Department of Chemical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan, Akhter Faheem , Soomro Suhail Ahmed ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, Siddique Mohammad ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Ahmed Mansoor ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Published: February 2023

The major source of fresh water is rain, which ultimately streams down into oceans and rivers. This water is consumed by the human beings for various purposes. All the consuming channels of this water, such as domestic, industrial, agricultural etc. generate the wastewater. Furthermore, urbanization and population growth are also the prime contributors. The reason why this water is called wastewater is due to the presence of contaminants such as organic material, biological components and toxic compounds, hence they have adverse effect on human health. Conventionally, many of the inorganic materials have been used as coagulants to treat the wastewater as these compounds have the ability to alter the physico-chemical properties. The present paper reviews the polymeric coagulants used for wastewater treatment that are green, sustainable and efficient. Moreover, these natural polymeric coagulants are biodegradable, eco-friendly and without any adverse effects on human health.
Dynamic Analytical Modeling of Horizontal Outline Turn of T-Girder Simply Supported Bridge
Authors:   Faculty of Building and Construction Engineering Techniques Department, Al-Mussaib Technical College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Iraq, Naser Ali Fadhil
Published: February 2023

Layout line of bridge structure is a direction line which is used to define the horizontal and vertical alignment of the bridge structure. The objective of this study is to evaluate and optimize the different designs of bridge horizontal outline turn and compare the results with horizontal layout straight of bridge using dynamic analysis according to finite element analysis method. Dynamic analysis results showed that most models have converging values of dynamic natural frequency except Model No. F. and it explains that the higher rate of natural frequency is 5.10Hz within model No. F. The maximum value of loaded frequency is equal to 6.35 Hz for model No. I (Straight - curve right - straight - curve left - straight). Model No. A appears minimum value of loaded frequency which equal to 3.56Hz. The higher value of loaded frequency indicates that the bridge model has high vibration state which effects on the stiffness and flexibility of bridge structure. Model No. I appears higher value of downward acceleration which is 3.55m/s2. The maximum value of upward and downward deflection is 1.84mm and 4.07mm respectively in model No. G, indicating that this model will easy to deflect under traffic loads. It can be concluded that The bridges models No. F, H, I have values of loaded frequency higher than the values of natural frequency. Therefore, these models have lower stiffness and flexibility and bearing capacity than other. Therefore, this study recommended that the optimum design which has high stiffness and more elasticity.