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De la fin d’un monde à la fin du monde
Authors: Dumas-Reungoat Christine
Published: April 2024

La pensée grecque ancienne accorde une place importante au thème mythique des fléaux, principalement à la fin d'un monde par le feu et/ou par l'eau, dont les figures marquantes sont — en Grèce — Phaéthon d'une part, Deucalion et Pyrrha d'autre part. Ce motif est un héritage du monde oriental (Mésopotamie, monde biblique et Iran). On peut s'étonner en revanche qu'aucune trace d’une idée apparemment voisine, celle de la fin du monde, n'apparaisse avant le IIe siècle avant notre ère. En réalité, ces deux motifs sont opposés, puisque l'un fait généralement passer l'humanité d'un temps mythique au temps historique, tandis que le second fait entrer l'humanité de l'ère historique dans un monde éternel, mythique en quelque sorte. C'est que la conception d'une fin radicale de l'univers doit sa naissance aux pensées religieuses et mythologiques orientales (bibliques et iraniennes), dont l'écheveau est fort complexe à démêler et qui s'appuient sur des approches du religieux en totale opposition avec le polythéisme grec et ses implications. Dès lors, la coexistence, à partir du IIe siècle, des motifs de la fin d'un monde et de la fin du monde dans la littérature grecque peut se comprendre à la lumière de ces sources orientales auxquelles s'adapte progressivement la pensée grecque, pour des raisons historiques et idéologiques (la période hellénistique est capitale à cet égard) et le thème de la fin du monde prend un essor tout particulier aux débuts du christianisme.
Le Prométhée Enchaîné et le Christus Patiens
Authors: Comsa Anne-Marie
Published: April 2024

In the Christus Patiens there are seven quotations from the Prometheus bound ; Prometheus character is thus systematicaly transformed from a Christian point of view ; at the beginning, he is Satan, then man after the Fall, after that Christ as the expected Saviour, and finally man as he appears to be after the Passion.
A propos de l’authenticité grégorienne de La Passion du Christ
Authors: Bernardi Jean
Published: April 2024

Comparaison de certains points de style (figure étymologique, bdeluvssomai, etc.) et de pensée (diphysisme) dans le Christus Patiens et dans l’œuvre non contestée de Grégoire de Nazianze (discours en particulier pour le style ; lutte antiapollinariste pour la pensée). Hypothèse (d’après le prologue du Christus Patiens et le poème II, i, 39 de Grégoire Nazianze) que le Christus Patiens, composé dans les dernières années la vie de Grégoire de Nazianze, aurait été destiné à Nicobule le jeune.
La divination grecque d’après le chant XVIII de l'Iliade, hommes et dieux, nature et objets, universalité du phénomène
Authors: Vilatte Sylvie
Published: April 2024

Iliad (XVIII) contains all the elements that allow the divination in Greece : to keep off someone who interrogates himself on the future and who searchs after the answer to its waiting in the cosmic space, that of the motley of the contraries (black-clear, night-day, death-life). Therefore the hellenic prophetism is tied to the nature (cosmos, minerals, animals, vegetals), and to some precious objects (cup, shield), that reproduct the nature. The Mediterranean civilizations (Egypt, Orient, Greece, Italy) and traditional Africa show similar practices.
Une fenêtre vers la Mésopotamie : un fragment d'un mythe de Catabase autour du dieu du vin (?)
Authors: Bottéro Jean
Published: April 2024

The A. presents a fragment of a Catabasis myth concerning the god of wine (?)
Actéon, Orphée, Penthée : mise en abyme et initiation manquée dans les Bacchantes
Authors: Moreau Alain
Published: April 2024

Foreshadowing, signs and clues drawn from other myths (Acteon, Orpheus, Tiresias,...) and a spoiled initiation in the Bacchae.
Étude comparée de deux récits des Bacchantes
Authors: Lacore Michelle
Published: April 2024

In the Bacchae, Euripides twice uses the highly codified form of the messenger's speech. These two speeches, not only symmetrical but bound together, contain the fable's setting and by their power of suggestion (by means of rythm and all-encompassing vision), erase the borderline between narrative and drama, undermining all monovalent exegesis of the dionysism, here made a matter of pure poetry.
Une interprétation chrétienne des Bacchantes. Autour du sacrifice et de l'ambivalence du sacré dans les Bacchantes et dans le Χριστὸς πάσχων.
Authors: Mathieu Jean-Marie
Published: April 2024

Bacchae are one of the euripidean texts mostly used in the Christus Patiens, a very particular cento by Gregory Nazianzen. In this paper we study a) the sacrificial vocabulary (there is practically none in the Christus Patiens), b) how the exile of Cadmos becomes the exile of the Jews, c) the echoing of the scene of the death of Pentheus in the death of Judas as well as the death of Jesus. So the author of the Christus Patiens does not present us a drama of the sacrifice of Christ by transfering expressions from a drama of dionysiac sacrifice ; his cento-work is a sort of dream-work which distorts a family story ; and this distortion can be for us a magnifying glass which enables to see better how euripidean characterisation in Bacchae leads the reader to ambivalent attitudes towards the euripidean characters.
Le théâtre antique : action pour une pensée
Authors: Chemouni Jacquy
Published: April 2024

La lecture de Bacchantes nous a conduit émettre quelques hypothèses concernant la spécificité du théâtre antique et à réfléchir sur les rapport entre muthos et logos. Nous défendons la thèse d’un refoulement du théâtre grec au profit de la philosophie, refoulement dont nous de mesurer les conséquences pour la pensée.
Alterations in aquaporin 4 expression in the chicken ovary following tamoxifen treatment
Authors: Wolak Dominika , Saito Noboru , Hrabia Anna
Published: April 2024

Previously, we demonstrated the follicular size- and a layer of the follicular wall-dependend expression of aquaporin 4 (AQP4) in the chicken ovary. In this study, we aimed to examine the mRNA and protein expression of aquaporin 4 (AQP4) in the chicken ovary during a pause in laying
induced by a tamoxifen (TMX, oestrogen receptor modulator) treatment. Ovarian white and yellowish follicles and the granulosa and theca layers of the largest yellow preovulatory follicles were harvested from control and TMX-treated (daily until the cessation of egg-laying) hens. It was found
that the TMX treatment lowered the AQP4 transcript abundance in the white follicles, but increased it in the theca layer of the F3-F1 follicles. Moreover, the TMX caused a decrease in AQP4 protein abundance in the theca layer of the F2 follicle. We propose that AQP4 plays a role in the ovarian
follicle development and that there is a relationship between oestradiol action and the AQP4 gene and protein expression in chicken ovarian follicles.
Time-Released Black Phosphorus Hydrogel Accelerates Myocardial Repairing through Antioxidant and Motivates Macrophage Polarization Properties
Authors: Zhang Jiahui , Sun Di , Liao Yuhan , Cao Bingxin , Gao Ran , Zeng Zhuanglin , Zheng Chuansheng , Wei Yumiao , Guo Xiaopeng
Published: April 2024

The improvement of the myocardial microenvironment largely determines the prognosis of myocardial infarction (MI). After MI, early removal of excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the microenvironment can alleviate oxidative stress injury and promote M2 phenotype polarization of macrophages, which is important for advocating myocardial repair. In this study, we combined traditional natural hydrogel materials chitosan (CS) and gelatin (Gel) to encapsulate polydopamine-modified black phosphorus nanosheets (BP@PDA). We designed an injectable composite gel (CS–Gel–BP@PDA) with a time-released ability to achieve in situ sustained-release BP@PDA in the area of MI. Utilizing the inflammation inhibition ability of CS-Gel itself and the high reactive activity of BP@PDA with ROS, continuous improvement of infarct microenvironment and myocardial repair were achieved. The studies in vivo revealed that, compared with the saline group, CS-Gel-BP@PDA group had alleviated myocardial fibrosis and infarct size and importantly improved cardiac function. Immunofluorescence results showed that the ROS level and inflammatory response in the microenvironment of the CS–Gel–BP@PDA group were decreased. In conclusion, our study demonstrated the time-released ability, antioxidative stress activity and macrophage polarization modulation of the novel composite hydrogel CS-Gel-BP@PDA, which provides inspiration for novel therapeutic modalities for MI.
Microelectrode Arrays for Detection of Neural Activity in Depressed Rats: Enhanced Theta Activity in the Basolateral Amygdala
Authors: Kong Fanli , Xu Zhaojie , Yang Gucheng , Jia Qianli , Mo Fan , Jing Luyi , Luo Jinping , Jin Hongyan , Cai Xinxia
Published: April 2024

Depression is a common and severely debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder. Multiple studies indicate a strong correlation between the occurrence of immunological inflammation and the presence of depression. The basolateral amygdala (BLA) is crucial in the cognitive and physiological processing and control of emotion. However, due to the lack of detection tools, the neural activity of the BLA during depression is not well understood. In this study, a microelectrode array (MEA) based on the shape and anatomical location of the BLA in the brain was designed and manufactured. Rats were injected with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for 7 consecutive days to induce depressive behavior. We used the MEA to detect neural activity in the BLA before modeling, during modeling, and after LPS administration on 7 consecutive days. The results showed that after LPS treatment, the spike firing of neurons in the BLA region of rats gradually became more intense, and the local field potential power also increased progressively. Further analysis revealed that after LPS administration, the spike firing of BLA neurons was predominantly in the theta rhythm, with obvious periodic firing characteristics appearing after the 7 d of LPS administration, and the relative power of the local field potential in the theta band also significantly increased. In summary, our results suggest that the enhanced activity of BLA neurons in the theta band is related to the depressive state of rats, providing valuable guidance for research into the neural mechanisms of depression.
Spatiotemporal Observation of Monosodium Urate Crystals Deposition in Synovial Organoids Using Label-Free Stimulated Raman Scattering
Authors: Chen Yaxin , Chen Ziyi , Wang Wenjuan , Hua Yinghui , Ji Minbiao
Published: April 2024

Gout, a common form of arthritis, is characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints. MSU deposition in synovial tissues would initiate arthritis flares and recurrence, causing irreversible joint damage. However, the dynamic deposition of MSU crystals in tissues lacks experimental observation. In this study, we used chemical-specific, label-free stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy to investigate the spatiotemporal deposition and morphological characteristics of MSU crystals in human synovial organoids. Our findings revealed a critical 12-h window for MSU deposition in the lining layer of gouty synovium. Moreover, distinctive inflammatory reactions of the lining and sublining synovial layers in gout using SRS microscopy were further verified by immunofluorescence. Importantly, we identified a crucial proinflammatory role of sublining fibroblast-like synoviocytes, indicating a need for targeted medication treatment on these cells. Our work contributes to the fundamental understanding of MSU-based diseases and offers valuable insights for the future development of targeted gout therapies.
Dysmorphic Disorder as a Form of Mental Pathology in Adolescence and Young Age
Authors: Леонова А.В.
Published: April 2024

Дисморфическое расстройство представляет собой патологию психической деятельности индивида, основными признаками которой являются выраженное беспокойство относительно своего внешнего вида и преувеличенное желание корректировать или скрывать имеющиеся незначительные недостатки, что ведет к существенному снижению социальной адаптации человека. Несмотря на достаточно высокую распространенность в популяции, особенно среди лиц подросткового и молодого возраста, осведомленность о расстройстве среди специалистов остается низкой, что приводит к неверному выбору тактики лечебных мероприятий и, как следствие, прогрессированию патологии и присоединению сопутствующих нарушений, например суицидального поведения. Знание этиопатогенетических основ расстройства, его клинических проявлений и применение скрининговых методик определения наличия патологии помогут своевременно диагностировать и подбирать индивидуальный план терапевтических мероприятий для каждого пациента в соответствии с уровнем имеющихся нарушений.

Body dysmorphic disorder is a pathology of an individual’s mental activity. The main signs are expressed concern about his appearance, an exaggerated desire to correct or hide the existing minor disadvantage, which leads to a significant decrease in human social adaptation. Despite the relatively high prevalence in the population, awareness of the disorder among specialists remains low, which leads to an incorrect choice of therapeutic measures tactics and, as a result, the progression of pathology, the addition of concomitant disorders, for example, suicidal behavior. Persons of adolescent and young age have the highest predisposition to the occurrence of body dysmorphic disorder. Knowledge of the etiopathogenetic foundations of the disorder, its clinical manifestations, the use of screening methods to determine the presence of pathology will help to diagnose and select an individual plan of therapeutic measures for each patient in a timely manner in accordance with the level of existing disorders.
The Role of Exercise in the Correction of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults. Literature Review
Authors: Потехина Н.Н. , Скугаревская М.М.
Published: April 2024

Когнитивное снижение, связанное возрастом, представляет собой серьезную проблему для систем здравоохранения и социальной службы. Одним из путей профилактики когнитивных расстройств являются физическая активность и физические упражнения. Проведен обзор литературы по возможности коррекции когнитивных нарушений, связанных с возрастом, с применением комплекса физических упражнений. Приведены современные данные о механизмах влияния, роли аэробных, силовых, мультимодальных упражнений, возможностях применения при нормальном старении и при уже развившихся когнитивных расстройствах.

Age-related cognitive decline is a major problem for health and social service systems. One of the ways to prevent cognitive disorders is physical activity and exercise. A review of the literature on the possibility of correcting age-related cognitive impairment using a set of physical exercises was carried out. Modern data on the mechanisms of influence, the role of aerobic, strength, multimodal exercises, the possibilities of application in normal aging and already developed cognitive disorders are presented.
Inherited Obsessions
Authors: Kriel Lize , McClure Matthew , Seabela Motsane , Lebakeng Teboho , Webster Jessica , Weintroub Jill , Loots Olivia , Wintjes Justine , de Harde Laura
Published: April 2024

The Inherited Obsessions (2022) exhibition and subsequent publication bring together objects of culture, collection, conservation, memory, and commemoration. The exhibition, co-curated by Motsane Gertrude Seabela, in a collaboration project with the Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History, constitutes several artworks made of ink and thread, that resemble portraits of individuals. The artist and editor of this book, Dr Laura de Harde, used fabric to bring her pieces to life. An exhibition such as Inherited Obsessions crosses barriers between the intellect and the imagination. It draws attention to and references the spatial and temporal implications of the circuits of power and knowledge, indicating the urgency to respond to incomplete tasks that resist closure and homogenising.
Responsabilidad social en la sostenibilidad empresarial en la superintendencia nacional de los registros públicos, Perú
Authors: Pachas-Barrientos Luz Milagros , Tasayco-Jala Abel Alejandro , Ramos-Mendoza Julio Cesar
Published: April 2024

La presente investigación se llevó a cabo con el fin de comprender la responsabilidad social en la sostenibilidad empresarial dentro de la Superintendencia Nacional de los Registros Públicos de Chincha en 2023. Este estudio se enmarcó en el paradigma Interpretativo, utilizando un enfoque cualitativo con un diseño fenomenológico, correspondiente al nivel descriptivo y de tipo básico. El proceso investigativo contó con la participación del director de Sunarp Chincha, un funcionario y un empleado de la institución, así como un especialista en responsabilidad social, otro en sostenibilidad empresarial y dos usuarios de la entidad. Se emplearon entrevistas en profundidad y una guía semiestructurada. Los hallazgos revelaron deficiencias en la implementación de planes de acción, el control del cumplimiento legal, la gestión de comunicación y el seguimiento de indicadores. Por lo tanto, se concluye que estas debilidades repercuten negativamente en la sostenibilidad empresarial en las áreas económica, social y ambiental.
La construction d’une mémoire collective à travers la littérature : « Lindo y malo, ese muñeco » dans Pecado de Laura Restrepo
Authors: Quesada Bahamon María Paula
Published: April 2024

La mémoire est liée au temps ; elle se divise en plusieurs termes tels que le passé et le souvenir. Ces mots sont également récurrents dans le processus de création d’une histoire. Lorsqu’une histoire a plusieurs voix, références, perspectives ou notions communes, une collectivité émerge. Les postulats de Todorov et Halbwachs sur la mémoire, le souvenir, l’individualité et le collectif guident ce travail. Nous envisageons d’analyser la création de la mémoire collective autour du sicariato ou tueur à gages, à la lumière de l’histoire « Lindo y malo, ese muñeco », dans le roman Pecado (2016) de Laura Restrepo. Ce récit entrelace l’individuel et le collectif et permet de relire la réalité incarnée par le narcotrafiquant Pablo Escobar. Notre article a pour objectif, d’une part, de connaître l’intimité d’un enfant-sicaire depuis un angle personnel, insolite et symbolique. Et, d’autre part, il permet de reconstruire une réalité quotidienne et colombienne par le biais de multiples récits oubliés et marginalisés de la banlieue de Medellín en Colombie à la fin de l’année 1989 et au début des années 1990.
Gestión por procesos en las empresas. Una revisión sistémica
Authors: Ortíz-Fernandez Jaime , Baldeón-Tovar Magno , Medina-Pelaiza Luz , Ortíz-Huamán Cesar , Godiño-Poma Milka
Published: April 2024

This systemic review aimed to explore the current literature on process management, focusing on its application in companies. The adopted research methodology was qualitative, through a systematic review. Inclusion criteria were applied, such as books, theses, and scientific articles, collected from databases like Scopus, Scielo, Redalyc, and Google Scholar. The selection was limited to publications related to process management between 2011 and 2022, using keywords such as "process management" and "business process management," identifying a total of 90 research works among articles, theses, and books that underwent inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in 30 documents for final review. The results indicate that process management is crucial for companies, improving profitability and satisfying customers. Furthermore, the integration of information technologies gives rise to business process management. It is concluded that the implementation of process management and business process management systems are key strategic factors for reducing costs and increasing profitability. These methodologies are adopted by organizations to model, improve, and automate business processes, aiming to increase quality, efficiency, and agility. It is suggested not to view process management as an isolated task but as a mindset that drives the company's day-to-day operations. From identifying critical processes to implementing improvements, each step should be guided by the desire for efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE SEEDING PERFORMANCE OF THE SPOON-WHEEL MAIZE SEED-METERING DEVICE UNDER VIBRATION CONDITIONS
Authors: WANG Qing , HAN Dandan , XU You , HUANG Yuxia , TANG Chao , LI Wei
Published: April 2024

The seeder was tested and evaluated for field operations vibration characteristics in light of the issue that the spoon-wheel maize precision seeder vibrates due to the field operating conditions, which impairs the performance of the seed-metering device. During field testing, it was discovered that the seed-metering device vibrated greater as the forward speed increased, resulting in a higher peak vibration acceleration. However, fluctuations in forward speed did not affect the frequency distribution of the peak vibration acceleration. Time-domain and spectrogram investigations revealed that the vibration frequency of the seed-metering device was predominantly within 0~10 Hz for seeder operating speeds ranging from 2~6 km/h, with acceleration values spanning from 0.85~1.86 m/s2. An electromagnetic seeding test stand was established in response to the discoveries. The essential variables governing the seeding performance of the spoon-wheel seed-metering device were then investigated using orthogonal tests, such as forward speed, vibration frequency, and vibration acceleration. The empirical results elucidated a hierarchical relationship between these factors and seeding quality. Specifically, vibration frequency emerged to be the predominant factor, followed by vibration acceleration, and forward speed. The seeding quality of the seed-metering device was negatively correlated with increases in forward speed and vibration acceleration, which led to a lower qualified rate, higher leakage rate, and variation coefficient. Overall, the qualified rate, leakage rate, and variation coefficient were all significantly influenced by the three factors.
Vida é um Espetáculo
Authors: Dalonso Yoná da Silva , Uvinha Ricardo Ricci
Published: April 2024

O Congresso Brasileiro de Estudos do Lazer (CBEL), promovido pela Associação Brasileira de Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação em Estudos do Lazer (ANPEL), terá sua sexta edição realizada na Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades da Universidade de São Paulo (EACH-USP), numa parceria entre a USP e a Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp). O evento será realizado em São Paulo em novembro de 2024, e terá como tema central o “Lazer nas novas Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação”. O tema sobre o desenvolvimento da ciência e da tecnologia ganha o devido destaque na interface do Lazer, do Entretenimento e do Turismo com a Inovação e a Indústria Criativa e ocorre concomitantemente ao processo de globalização, estabelecendo uma maior conexão entre os limites de espaço e tempo, refletindo o mundo numa “aldeia global” (MACLUHAN, 1964). A aplicação de tecnologias inovadoras torna-se cada vez mais um fator chave de vantagem competitiva, mas também um fator que tem o potencial de mudar a estrutura geral da sociedade e de seus sistemas produtivos.
papel da mulher no rádio esportivo
Authors: Guimarães Carlos , Patatt Caroline
Published: April 2024

O artigo apresenta um mapeamento do papel das mulheres nas coberturas esportivas das quatro principais rádios de Porto Alegre: Band, Gaúcha, Grenal e Guaíba. A pesquisa propõe uma abordagem metodológica através de entrevistas em profundidade e de observação participante. O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar quais as atribuições designadas para as mulheres nas emissoras que produzem sistematicamente cobertura futebolística na capital gaúcha. Entende-se que as transformações na mídia e no futebol, com seus impactos sociais e tecnológicos, são preponderantes para compreender a participação feminina em um ambiente historicamente construído como masculino. Neste contexto, busca-se determinar de que forma acontecem as práticas cotidianas das profissionais que atuam nas quatro principais emissoras da cidade no ano de 2023.
Identifikasi Pola Bakteri dan Uji Sensitivitas Antibiotik di Kamar Bedah RSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado
Authors: Waleleng Alexander A. , Waworuntu Olivia A. , Rares Fredine E. S.
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Healthcare associated infections/Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) or nosocomial infections can cause mild to severe complications to patients. Types of nosocomial infections that often occur are primary bloodstream infections (BSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTI), surgical site infections (SSI), ventilator-associated pneumonia, etc. This study aimed to determine the bacterial pattern and antibiotic sensitivity in the surgical room of GMIM Pancaran Kasih Hospital Manado. This was an observational and descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. This study aimed to identify the bacterial pattern and sensitivity test in surgical room of GMIM Pancaran Kasih Hospital. The results obtained three types of Gram-positive bacteria in the surgical room, namely Staphylococcus sp. (62.5%), Bacillus sp. (25%), and Streptococcus sp. (12.5%); all bacteria had high sensitivity to meropenem (100%) and not sensitive (resistant) to erythromycin (0%). In conclusion, since there are bacteria found in the surgical room, personal sterility and sanitation must be improved by medical personnel.
Keywords: bacterial pattern; antibiotic sensitivity test; surgical room
  
Abstrak: Healthcare-associated infections/hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) atau infeksi nosokomial dapat menyebabkan komplikasi ringan hingga berat pada pasien. Jenis infeksi nosokomial yang sering terjadi ialah infeksi aliran darah primer (IADP), infeksi saluran kemih (ISK) terkait kateter, infeksi daerah operasi (IDO), pneumonia terkait ventilator, dll. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pola bakteri dan sensitivitas antibiotik di kamar bedah RSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif observational dengan desain potonng lintang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pola bakteri dan uji sensitivitas terhadap bakteri di kamar bedah RSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan tiga jenis bakteri Gram positif di kamar bedah, yaitu Staphylococcus sp. (62,5%), Bacillus sp. (25%), dan Streptococcus sp. (12,5%). Ketiga jenis bakteri memiliki sensitivitas tinggi terhadap antibiotik meropenem (100%) dan tidak sensitif (resisten) terhadap antibiotik erythromycin (0%). Simpulan penelitian ini ialah dengan didapatkannya bakteri di kamar bedah maka sterilitas ruangan dan sanitasi pribadi tenaga medis perlu ditingkatkan.
Kata kunci: identifikasi pola bakteri; uji sensitivitas antibiotik; kamar bedah
Gambaran Fungsi Ginjal pada Anak Penderita Diare dengan Dehidrasi di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado
Authors: Ibrahim Putri F. , Umboh Valentine , Manoppo Jeanette I. C.
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Diarrhea associated with dehydration can cause decreased tissue perfusion and circulating volume, thus inhibiting kidney function characterized by a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and an increase in metabolic waste. This study aimed to determine the description of kidney function in children with diarrhea and dehydration at Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado. This was a retrospective and descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. Samples were children with diarrhea and dehydration hospitalized at Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. The results obtained 120 patients predominantly between the ages of 1 month -<1 year (50.0%), male (59.2%), and had mild to moderate dehydration (78.3%). Kidney function features showed normal serum ureum and serum creatinine in most samples by 89% and 91%, respectively, while GFR decreased in less than half of the samples by 49.2%. Increased serum ureum, serum creatinine, and decreased GFR were most common in severely dehydrated children by 69.2%, 73.1%, and 84.6%, respectively. In conclusion, diarrheal children with dehydration had normal serum ureum and serum creatinine levels, and decreased GFR. Increased serum ureum, serum creatinine, and decreased GFR were most common in diarrheal children with severe dehydration.
Keywords: diarrhea; dehydration; children; serum ureum; serum creatinine; glomerular filtration rate
  
Abstrak: Diare yang disertai dehidrasi dapat menyebabkan penurunan perfusi jaringan dan volume sirkulasi sehingga menghambat fungsi ginjal yang ditandai dengan penurunan laju filtrasi glomerulus (LFG) dan peningkatan limbah metabolisme di dalam tubuh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran fungsi ginjal pada pasien anak penderita diare dengan dehidrasi di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif retrospektif dengan desain potong lintang. Sampel penelitian yaitu pasien anak diare dengan dehidrasi yang dirawat inap di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado selama periode 1 Juli 2020–30 Juni 2023. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 120 pasien anak diare dehidrasi didominasi usia 1 bulan -<1 tahun (50,0%), jenis kelamin laki-laki (59,2%), dan dehidrasi ringan-sedang (78,3%). Gambaran fungsi ginjal pada anak diare dengan dehidrasi memperlihatkan ureum serum dan kreatinin serum normal pada sebagian besar sampel (89% dan 91%), sedangkan LFG menurun pada kurang dari setengah sampel (49,2%). Peningkatan ureum serum, kreatinin serum, serta penurunan LFG paling sering pada anak dengan dehidrasi berat (69,2%, 73,1%, dan 84,6%). Simpulan penelitian ini ialah pada anak diare dengan dehidrasi, kadar ureum serum dan kreatinin serum didapatkan normal, sedangkan LFG menurun. Peningkatan ureum serum, kreatinin serum, dan penurunan LFG pada anak diare dengan dehidrasi paling sering pada derajat dehidrasi berat.
Kata kunci: diare; dehidrasi; anak; ureum serum; kreatinin serum; laju filtrasi glomerulus
Spectral power stabilization against temperature variations in multimode fiber Bragg gratings
Authors: Wang Kun , Kishizawa Kazuya , Noda Kohei , Kurz Wolfgang , Dong Xingchen , Koch Alexander W. , Lee Heeyoung , Nakamura Kentaro , Mizuno Yosuke
Published: April 2024

Fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) have been extensively used for single-point and multi-point measurements, mostly inscribed in single-mode fibers. However, it is feasible to inscribe FBGs in multimode fibers, which resist bending and can perform discriminative sensing of multiple physical parameters. When using a simple experimental setup to measure the temperature dependence of the dip in the transmission spectrum, significant fluctuations in its spectral power can be observed. Therefore, this study shows that the temperature-dependent spectral power fluctuations in multimode FBGs can be mitigated using a reflectometric configuration with suppressed modal interference, leading to higher-reliability temperature sensing.
Inteligência Artificial para Recuperação de Dados Abertos
Authors: Teixeira de Oliveira Danielle , Nascimento Silva Patrícia , Cesar Mafra Pereira Frederico
Published: April 2024

Na denominada Era dos Dados, uma das características da sociedade é o alto envolvimento com a tecnologia e a grande disponibilidade de informações nos mais diversos formatos. Algumas dessas informações referem-se especificamente a dados abertos de governo e de gestão pública, gerados pela administração governamental, que são denominados Dados Governamentais Abertos (DGA). Em decorrência da importância atribuída a estes conjuntos de dados e ao seu enorme volume, é um desafio implementar um sistema de recuperação de informação que atenda às necessidades de usuários diversos. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar técnicas de inteligência artificial para aprimorar a experiência do usuário na recuperação de DGA no Portal Brasileiro de Dados Abertos, que é o instrumento oficial de disponibilização de dados abertos da Administração Pública Federal. Para atingir esse objetivo foi realizada uma pesquisa descritiva e exploratória, com análise qualitativa, utilizando técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e observação direta. Concluiu-se que o Portal apresenta lacunas na recuperação de informação que comprometem a satisfação do usuário e a utilização de técnicas de inteligência artificial representam uma possibilidade real para sanar as demandas identificadas.
ASPECTOS TÉCNICO-TÁCTICO Y EMOCIONALES DEL DEPORTE BOCCIA EN EL DEPARTAMENTO DE CÓRDOBA COLOMBIA
Authors: Diaz Better Heider , Fernando-Kerguelen Jesús , Espitia Juan Diego Hernandez , Cotuá Néider Antonio González
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo fue desarrollado con los deportistas de la Selección Córdoba de Boccia en el cual se evidencia la participación activa de los investigadores; el objetivo de este es fortalecer los procesos técnicos y tácticos de los deportistas, permitiéndoles mejorar las estrategias de juego, las habilidades de lanzamiento y precisión, y su desempeño de los mismos. La metodología es de corte cualitativo, donde se buscó inicialmente identificar barreras para el acceso al deporte y el desempeño de juego de los atletas, en segunda instancia tratar de darle solución a dichas necesidades mediante las estrategias que permitan el fortalecimiento de los procesos de entrenamiento. Dentro de los resultados se estructura un plan de trabajo adecuado, algunas adaptaciones a los materiales y de esta manera poder  intervenir de la mejor manera en las sesiones de trabajo, optimizando no solo en el ámbito deportivo, sino, también en la participación y cohesión de grupo; dentro de las conclusiones más significativas a las que se llegó es que este deporte requiere de muchos recursos económicos para su práctica, dado que sus implementos y logística es muy costosa, pero que si se usa la creatividad y el trabajo en equipo los procesos de participación y entrenamientos se pueden mejorar aprovechando el apoyo de la familia y los materiales propios del medio.
Recibido el: 29/02/2024Reformulado el: 26/03/2024Aceptado el: 26/03/2024
Beyond ultra-processed foods: the new direction of the basic food basket in Brazil
Authors: Cattafesta Monica , Bresciani Salaroli Luciane
Published: April 2024

Decree 11.936/2024 initiates a significant transformation in the Brazilian basic food basket, focusing on encouraging healthier and more sustainable eating habits. By prioritizing whole foods and restricting ultra-processed foods, it aligns with nutritional policy guidelines and tax reform, demonstrating a commitment to public health and food sustainability. The document reconciles with the recommendations set forth by the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population, which emphasizes seasonality, family farming, local and regional traditions, biodiversity, and environmental respect essential elements for food and nutritional security that offer direct benefits to public health. Through this approach, it seeks to guide the population towards balanced eating practices, ensuring access to nutritionally adequate and sustainable food, especially for the most vulnerable segments of society.
Body mass index assessment of preschool children during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Bresciani Salaroli Luciane , Renally de Araújo Silva Jerssica , Figueroa Pedraza Dixis
Published: April 2024

Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic has brought socioeconomic, behavioral and clinical losses that can compromise the nutritional status of children, and studies on the subject are essential.
Objective: to assess the Body Mass Index of preschool children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: the data in this study comes from a cohort of children created to prospectively investigate determinants of growth and development in the period from birth to 1,000 days of life in a municipality in the interior of Paraíba, Brazil. For this study, data were collected from children at 4 years of age examining repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and child life. Data on the children (biological characteristics, health conditions, food consumption, screen time, behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic, satisfaction with school and home life) and their mothers (overweight/obesity, sociodemographic characteristics, childcare, attitudes and practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic) were included, and the Body Mass Index-for-age average (Z-score) was compared using hierarchical multiple linear regression.
Results: not breastfeeding in the first hour of life (p = 0.046) and regular consumption of filled cookies, sweets or candies (p = 0.042) were the characteristics of the children that represented the highest means of the outcome. Children whose mothers were diagnosed as overweight/obese (p = 0.034), who had not completed high school (p = 0.042), who had difficulty caring for the child and guiding them in health aspects (p = 0.010), as well as those whose mothers needed psychological care (p = 0.047) and mental health medication (p = 0.036) during the COVID-19 pandemic, also had higher mean scores.
Conclusion: maternal mental health (psychological care and use of medication) during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the child’s nutritional status.
Space-temporal analysis of the incidence, mortality and case fatality of COVID-19 in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, in the period from 2020 to 2022, in the Northeast of Brazil
Authors: Christianne Gomes Gouveia Souto Maia Paula , Paiva Emidio Cavalcanti Matheus , Augusto Marinho dos Santos Figueira Fernando , Do Amaral Virginio Pereira Gabrielle , Pires da Costa Woska , Carlos de Abreu Luiz
Published: April 2024

Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has had a great impact on the state of Rio Grande do Norte, as well as around the world, constituting a relevant challenge for public health. Since its emergence, the disease has spread widely, causing a significant number of confirmed cases and deaths in the state.
Objective: to analyze the trend of incidence, mortality and case fatality of COVID-19 in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, located in the Northeast region of Brazil, between 2020 and 2022.
Methods: consists of an ecological analysis of time series of retrospective secondary data in population level. Incidence and mortality rates per 100,000 inhabitants were estimated, as well as case fatality and daily percentage variation, both expressed in percentages. The daily percentage variation was calculated using the generalized linear regression technique using the Prais-Winsten method, and served to classify the trend as increasing, decreasing or stationary, considering a significance level of 95%.
Results: data analysis showed the registration of 582,618 cases and 8,689 deaths from COVID-19 in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, during the period from March 2020 to December 2022. There was an initial increase in the incidence rate in 2020, followed by a significant reduction in 2021 and 2022. Mortality showed a decreasing trend in 2021 and a stationary trend in 2022, without notable variation in 2020. The case fatality rate decreased in 2020, but did not show significant trends in the following years.
Conclusion: the epidemiological analysis of COVID-19 in the state of Rio Grande do Norte revealed variations in incidence, mortality and case fatality over the study period. The daily percentage change over the total period of the incidence time series was stationary, while mortality and case fatality were decreasing.
Effects of Natural Guard Liquid (an Essential Oil-Based Product) on Growth Performance, Hematological Profile, and Antibody Response to Newcastle Disease Virus in Broiler Chickens
Authors: Merdana I Made , Maharanthi Ketut Nanda , Sudimartini Luh Made , Sumadi I Ketut , Babikian Yousef Haig Setrak , Babikian Haig Yousef , Laiman Hendri , Haliman Rubiyanto Widodo , Yen Theng In , . Kristina , Efendy Hendi Yanto , Setiasih Ni Luh Eka , Ardana Ida Bagus Komang
Published: April 2024

Natural guard liquid (NGL) is an immunomodulator consisting of an essential oil blend (lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, and pine oil) that can improve the immunity (IgG) of animals. The objective of this research was to assess the effectiveness of a mixture of NGL comprising of essential oil (eucalyptus, lavender, and pine oil) on growth performance, hematological profile, and antibody titer response to the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) in Lohman strain broiler chickens. A total of 400-day-old unsexed broiler chickens with an average weight of 42.48 ± 2.08 g were randomly distributed into four groups, each comprising two replications with 50 chicks. The control group, T0, received no essential oil, while other treatment groups, T1, T2, and T3, were administered NGL at 80, 100, and 200 ppm, respectively. The mixture was administered in drinking water for 30 days. The animals had received vaccinations at the Hatchery, including active NDV, inactive NDV, and Gumboro. Regular recordings were made for feed consumption, water intake, mortality, and body weight. Blood samples for routine hematological examination (hemoglobin, erythrocytes, packed cell volume, erythrocyte index, leucocytes, and differential leucocytes) and immune parameter (NDV antibody titer) assessment were collected at the onset as well as after 15 and 30 days of treatment. The hemoglobin levels, erythrocytes, total leukocytes, lymphocytes, and Heterophil-lymphocyte index showed significant differences in groups T1 and T2 compared to T0. While the NDV antibody titer showed a significant difference at T2 compared to T0, it was not significantly different at T1 and T3. The best results and performance was indicated in T2 (100 ppm), characterized by body weight (1,839 g), and feed conversion ratio (1.573). The hematological profile in the T2 group included hemoglobin (11.78 g/dL), total erythrocytes (2.82 ×106 u/L), total leukocytes (52.67 ×103 u/L]), and the NDV antibody titer (48 ± 10.20) in the fifth week. In conclusion, the optimum dose of NGL is 100 ppm, which significantly influences growth performance, hematological profile, and antibody titer against NDV.
Keywords: Antibody titer, Broiler chicken, Growth performance, Hematological profile, Natural Guard Liquid
Effects of Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Oil on Performance, Thermotolerance, and Welfare of Broiler Chickens in Heat Stress Condition
Authors: Tchablémane Yarkoa , Tchabltien Songuine , Cocou Claude Kpomasse , Tchilabalo Parobali , Simplice Karou Damintoti , Wéré Pitala
Published: April 2024

Heat stress negatively affects the broiler chickens’ productivity and well-being. This study was carried out to assess the effect of dietary palm oil inclusion on the growth performance, thermotolerance, biochemical parameters, and welfare of broiler chickens raised in tropical climates. A total of 500 broiler chickens aged 15 days were divided into four treatments, each consisting of five replicates with 25 chickens per replicate in a randomized design. The control group was fed a standard diet without palm oil (T), and the remaining diets contained palm oil at the inclusion levels of 1% (P1), 2% (P2), and 3% (P3). During the 4 weeks of experimentation, daily temperature and relative humidity in the poultry house were measured by thermo-hygrometers, and growth performance was weekly recorded. At 45 days old, six broiler chickens were slaughtered with measurements taken for carcass compositions and intestinal length. At 42 days of age, blood samples were collected for the Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) hormones, biochemical profiles, and Heterophil: lymphocyte (H/L) ratio assessment at the Regional Center of Excellence on Avian Sciences. Gait abnormality and litter quality were assessed at 38 days of age. The results indicated that the incorporation of 1% palm oil improved the growth performance of chickens compared to other groups. Similarly, the concentrations of T4 and T3 were higher in the 1% palm oil group. Triglycerides and total protein concentrations were higher in the broiler chickens of the control group, compared to other treatment groups. The dropping weight and gait score decreased with the increasing rate of palm oil. The results suggest that palm oil can be a beneficial dietary supplement for broiler chickens, particularly under heat-stress conditions. The incorporation of 1% palm oil contributes to the improvement of growth performance and the well-being of broiler chickens in tropical climates. However, it is crucial to consider the appropriate level of palm oil inclusion, as higher levels may have adverse effects, such as increased mortality.
Keywords: Energy, Feeding strategies, Heat stress, Palm oil, Welfare
Molecular Detection of Avian Poxvirus in Chickens and Pigeons of Diyala Province in Iraq
Authors: Faisal Aisha , Al-Azzawi Amer
Published: April 2024

Fowlpox is an infectious viral disease affecting domestic and wild birds. The current study was conducted using PCR-based molecular detection to determine the avian pox virus (APV) and its genetic sequence. A total of 40 pigeons and 40 chickens suspected of APV were obtained from different bird markets. Following euthanasia, tissue samples were taken from the vents, eyes, wings, and beaks for molecular analysis. DNA extraction was focused on the core protein gene region (pb4). PCR results confirmed the presence of APV in all samples, generating specific cDNA bands of 329 bp. Four GenBank accession codes (OR670580, OR670581, OR670582, and OR670583) represented pigeon pox samples, whereas two GenBank accession numbers (OR619724 and OR619725) represented samples of fowlpox. A significant similarity of 99% was found by genetic analysis between the reference target sequences and the sequenced samples. In viral samples of fowlpox and avipoxvirus, nucleic acid variants (205 C > G and 204 T > C) were found with missense and silent effects on particular proteins (p.101Leu>Val and p.108Pro). Phylogenetic analysis organized the samples into clades representing fowlpox and pigeon pox viruses, showing close relationships with strains from different geographical regions. This study unequivocally demonstrates the susceptibility of both domestic and wild birds to avian pox, highlighting the pivotal role of phylogenetic analysis and molecular detection in elucidating novel perspectives on the genetic landscape of these viruses.
Keywords: Fowl pox, Gene, Pigeon pox, Polymerase Chain Reaction