bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tsetse fly saliva: Could it be useful in fly infection when feeding in chronically aparasitemic mammalian hosts
Authors: Awuoche E , No author No author
Published: November 2022

Sleeping sickness and nagana are two important diseases cuased by African trypanosomes in humans and animals respectively, in tropical african countries. A number of trypanosome species are implicated in these diseases, but it is the Trypanosoma brucei group that is responsible for the chronic form of sleeping sickness. During the course of this chronic infection the parasite shows a clear tropism for organs and tissues and only sporadically appears in the blood stream. Notwithstanding this feature, tsetse flies normally get infected from chronically infected apparasitemic hosts. For some pathogens like the microfilaria, it has already shown that the saliva of the vector, black fly saliva contribute to orient the pathogen to the site of the vector bite. Chemotaxis of tsetse saliva may perhaps stimulate movement of Trypanosoma brucei parasites from tissues to the bloodstream and via the vascular to the tsetse feeding site, and could explain the relatively high infection rate of tsetse flies feeding on chronically infected animals. This review paper looks into the possible role of trypanosome-vector saliva in ensuring parasite acquisition and its application in the tsetse – trypanosome interaction at the host skin interphase.
Efficacy of free glutathione and niosomal glutathione in the treatment of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in cats
Authors: Vulcano L , No author No author , Confalonieri O , Franci R , Soraci M
Published: November 2022

Acetaminophen (APAP) administration results in hepatotoxicity and hematotoxicity in cats. The response to three different treatments against APAP poisoning was evaluated. Free glutathione (GSH) (200mg/kg), niosomal GSH (14 mg/kg) and free amino acids (180 mg/kg of N-acetylcysteine and 280 mg/kg of methionine) were administered to cats that were intoxicated with APAP (a single dose of 150 mg/kg, p.o.). Serum concentration of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) along with serum, liver and erythrocyte concentration of GSH and methemoglobin percentage were measured before and 4, 24 and 72 hours after APAP administration. Free GSH (200 mg/kg) and niosomal GSH (14 mg/kg) were effective in reducing hepatotoxicity and hematotoxicity in cats intoxicated with a dose of 150 mg/kg APAP. We conclude that both types of treatments can protect the liver and haemoglobin against oxidative stress in APAP intoxicated cats. Furthermore, our results showed that treatment with niosomal GSH represents an effective therapeutic approach for APAP poisoning.
Rickettsia rickettsii isolation from naturally infected Amblyomma parvum ticks by centrifugation in a 24-well culture plate technique
Authors: Rosado K , Lara G , n R , zquez J , Pacheco R , Labruna M , Castro E
Published: November 2022

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an acute illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii (R. rickettsii) and is transmitted by the bite of ticks of the genera Dermacentor, Amblyomma and Rhipicephalus. The illness results in a high mortality rate and may be easily confused with other febrile syndromes. In Yucatan State, Mexico, childhood cases with a high mortality have been reported. In this work we report the isolation of a Mexican R. rickettsii strain from a tick egg mass using an alternative method for Rickettsia isolation with 24-well plates. We also identified a potential vector of R. rickettsii in the southeast of Mexico, which is Amblyomma parvum.
Ectoparasites infestation of free-ranging hedgehog (Etelerix algirus) in north western Libya
Authors: Hosni M , Maghrbi and
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of ectoparasites in hedgehogs (Etelerix algirus) in north western region of Libya. Seventy hedgehogs were sampled, and 39 (55.7%) were infested with external parasites. A total of 44 ticks, 491 fleas were collected from the infested hedgehogs and four species of ectoparasites were identified, one mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), one tick (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus) and two fleas (Xenopsylla cheopis and Ctenocephalides canis). For ectoparasites, 10/39 (25.6%) were infested by S. scabiei, 8/39 (20.5%) by Rh. appendiculatus and 11/39 (28.2%) by fleas. The prevalence of mixed infestation with S. scabiei and C. canis was 3(7.7%), Rh. appendiculatus and C. canis was 2 (5.1%) and infestation by two species of fleas was 5 (12.8%). The overall mixed infestation was 10 (25.6%). We concluded that the hedgehogs may play an important role in spreading external parasites and transmission of diseases from one region to another and from wildlife animals to domestic animals and human.
Molecular identification of nontuberculous mycobacteria isolated from pyogenic bovine tissues in South Darfur State and Alsabalouga slaughterhouse at Omdurman area, Sudan
Authors: Asil A , No author No author , Sanousi S , Aljameel M , Beir H , Adam A , Hamid M
Published: November 2022

This study identified nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) recovered from bovine pyogenic affections obtained at necropsy using the molecular target 16S-23S rDNA internal transcribed spacer region. Postmortem inspection of cattle was conducted at South Darfur State abattoirs and Alsabalouga Slaughterhouse at Omdurman area during 2007-2009. Specimens were examined for the presence of acid fast bacteria (AFB) using microscopic and standard culturing techniques. AFB were identified phenotypically and confirmed by 16S-23S rDNA ITS. Fifty nine NTM were recovered and confirmed as acid fast filaments out of 165 positive AFB specimens, of which 52 isolates were identified as bovine farcy causative agents, while 7 cultures were excluded due to drying. 16S-23S rDNA ITS of NTM revealed three different amplicons 500 bp. (32) isolates, 550 bp. (2) isolates and 600 bp. (14) isolates. Four isolates were contaminated.
Comparison of effects of age and sex on serum protein electrophoretic pattern in one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Semnan, Iran
Authors: hamedani M , No author No author , Ghazvinian K , Kokhaei P , No author No author , Mahdavi M
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of age and sex on the concentration of total serum protein measured by the biuret method and protein fractions determined using cellulose acetate electrophoresis in apparently healthy camels (Camelus dromedarius). Blood samples were collected from 21 camels (12 males and 9 females). The camels were further divided into two groups: 12 young camels at the age of 3 months to 2 years and 9 adult camels at the age of 3-15 years. Cellulose acetate electrophoresis of serum proteins identified five protein fractions in adult camels as young camels, these five protein fractions include albumin, a1 and a2, ß and ?-globulins. In adult camels, serum levels (g/l) of total protein, albumin, a1-globulins, a2-globulins, ß-globulins and ?-globulins were 80.9±3.10, 42.9±3.10, 1.3±0.22, 2.2±0.30, 11.8±0.30 and 22.6±0.20, respectively. However, in young camels, these levels (g/l) were 66.8±2.90, 40.2±2.40, 1.0±0.14, 2.6±0.30, 10.6±0.80 and 12.3±1.20, respectively. The albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio was 2.08±0.28 in adult camels and 3.77±0.53 in young ones. The mean serum concentrations of total protein and ?-globulins were significantly (P<0.05) higher and the A/G ratio was significantly lower in adult camels compared to young camels. The mean concentrations of ?-globulins were significantly higher and the A/G ratio was significantly (P<0.05) lower in females compared to male camels. The results of the present study indicate a significant effect of age and sex on the concentrations of some of the serum protein fractions in dromedary camels.
Multilobular tumor of the zygomatic bone in a dog
Authors: Leonardi L , Carrano A , Floris L
Published: November 2022

Multilobular tumor of bone (MTB) (also known as Multilobular Osteochondrosarcoma) is an uncommon bone tumor frequently located on the skull of dogs, rarely on the ribs or pelvis. These neoplasms are slow growing, locally invasive, and have the potential to compress and invade the brain. A 10-year-old mixed breed dog was presented with a history of approximately 4 months of progressive growth of a left zygomatic mass. Radiographic investigation revealed a finely granular or stippled non homogeneous radiopaque mass involving the zygomatic arch. After surgery, grossly the neoplasm consisted of multiple, variably sized, grayish-white to yellow nodules separated by collagenous septa of different thickness. Histologically, the tumor was characterized by the presence of multiple lobules containing osteoid and cartilage, separated by a net of fibrous septae. This neoplastic pattern was consistent with a typical multilobular tumor of bone and based on clinical, radiographical, gross and light microscopic findings the definitive diagnosis was made. While reviewing veterinary literature only few cases of MTB were found in dogs.
Information prescriptions: A tool for veterinary practices
Authors: Kogan L , No author No author , Tacher R , Gould L , Dowers P
Published: November 2022

The Internet has become a major source of health information and has the potential to offer many benefits for both human and animal health. In order for impact to be positive, however, it is critical that users be able to access reliable, trustworthy information. Although more pet owners are using the Internet to research animal health information than ever before, there remains limited research surrounding their online activities or the ability to influence owners’ online search behaviors. The current study was designed to assess the online behaviors and perceptions of pet owners after receiving either general or topic-specific information prescriptions as part of their veterinary appointment. Results indicate that nearly 60% of clients accessed the suggested websites and nearly all of these clients reported positive feelings about this addition to their veterinary services. These results suggest that offering information prescriptions to clients can facilitate better online searches by clients and positively impact both animal health and client satisfaction.
Review on mechanisms of dairy summer infertility and implications for hormonal intervention
Authors: Wakayo B , No author No author , Prabhakar P
Published: November 2022

In dairy cows and buffaloes, summer heat stress (HS) reduces milk yield and delays return to pregnancy leading to financial loss. Clues for effective interventions against summer infertility (SI) lie in understanding the underlying mechanisms. This article reviews current knowledge on the mechanisms of bovine SI and their implication for hormonal management. Under HS dairy animals encounter anestrous, silent cycles and repeat breeding which extend their open period. These effects are attributed mainly to HS induced disturbances in luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion, follicular dominance and estrogen secretion, ovulation and oocyte competence, luteal development and progesterone secretion, utero-placental function and embryo-fetal development. Hormonal timed artificial insemination protocols and LH support around estrous improved summer pregnancy rates by avoiding need for estrus detection, assisting follicular development and ovulation, enhancing quality oocytes and stimulating luteal function. Progesterone supplementation to enhance embryonic development did not produce significant improvement in summer pregnancy rates. There is need for evaluating integrated approaches combining hormones, metabolic modifier and cyto-protective agents.
Factors associated with cervical cancer screening behaviors among young married female (aged 20-29) immigrants in South Korea
Authors: Park Sae Mi , Lee Joo Won , Lee Yunhee , Myong Jun-Pyo , Chang Ha Kyun , Min Kyung-Jin , Lee Nak Woo
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveTo identify factors that affect the participation of female immigrants in their 20s in the national cervical cancer screening programs.MethodsData were obtained from the National Health Insurance Services from 2016 to 2017. A total of 17,730 women who agreed to undergo cervical cancer screening during 2016-2017 were included in the study.ResultsOf the 17,730 women, 8,149 (46%) participated in cervical cancer screening, whereas, 9,581 (54%) did not. Logistic regression analysis of factors related to cervical cancer screening showed that the odds ratio (OR) of screening was higher in short duration of stay (OR, 1.18; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03-1.35), Chinese nationality (OR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.28-1.59), unemployment (OR, 1; 95% CI, reference), participation in general health screening (OR, 4.16; 95% CI, 3.24-5.33), and comorbidities (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.09-1.24) when compared to the other populations. The highest OR was associated with participation in general health screening.ConclusionAppropriate programs should be developed to increase participation of socially vulnerable groups in cervical cancer screening. Such programs will improve awareness regarding cervical cancer screening and reduce disparities in healthcare.
PRECEDENT TOPONYMS OF THE GREAT SILK ROAD
Authors:   Eurasian humanities institute, Imanberdieva S.
Published: November 2022

The article discusses the precedent toponyms of the Great Silk Road, which constitute the main linguistic and cultural fund of the Kazakh society and take their place in the creation of a toponymic picture of the world in the knowledge of a linguistic personality, as an important fund for the knowledge of members of society. The purpose of the article is to show the features of the use of precedent toponyms of the Great Silk Road in the language and thereby determine the knowledge of a native speaker in creating a toponymic picture of the world. The research work was carried out in the cognitive direction. The author classifies precedent toponyms as a unique linguocultural unit that is inherited from generation to generation and forms a toponymic picture of the world of a native speaker. In the course of the study, attention was drawn to the peculiarity of the precedent toponyms of the Great Silk Road, which are involved in the regulation of communicative norms in the knowledge of the environment by a native speaker, as an important unit. Particular importance is attached to the cognitive function performed as an association, etc. in the disclosure of the national code, use as a standard for naming, according to background knowledge and cognition, contained in precedent toponyms. The function of precedent toponyms in historical texts, works of art, their pragmatic potential is analyzed, their place is determined as a means of conveying the perception of the world accumulated over the centuries in the knowledge of the people. It is argued that the precedent toponyms of the Great Silk Road are the main linguistic and cultural units that form the knowledge base of the nation and carry cultural information, and the cultural codes behind the implicit information are revealed. The conclusions drawn are substantiated by cognitive, comparative and descriptive methods and proved by concrete examples. In addition to the historical text, quotes are taken from the works of famous poets and writers. The practical significance of the article lies in the fact that its main results can be used in theoretical courses such as onomastics, cognitive linguistics, cultural linguistics, comparative typology, as well as in seminars on teaching the Kazakh language.
DREAMS IN THE STRUCTURE OF A WORK OF ART AS A MYSTICAL MOTIF
Authors:   Nazarbayev University, Mussabekova S. , Aimukhambet Zh. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Mirzakhmetov A. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: November 2022

This article discusses one of the artistic approaches in literature – the dream motif. The study showed that this motif, which has a special place in mythology, was widely used by Kazakh writers. It is proved that the inclusion of dreams in the structure of a work of art is a serious problem in literary criticism. In this article, the works of Kazakh and English writers were analyzed. The mystical elements used in them, in particular the dream motif, are compared and analyzed. Moreover, the explanation of the essence of dreams in mythology and folklore is given. The form of the article includes prose works written in Kazakh and English languages. In particular, the issue of disclosure of the author's idea through the motif of a dream was considered. It turned out that this problem was used for a deeper description of the inner world of the hero. They put their heroes in an unexpected position, introducing mystical motives into their literary works. Thereby trying to reveal their true character. The authors of the article wanted to show that the increasing appeal of writers to mystical motives is due to the increasing interest of a person in the unreal world and the desire to determine what is beyond his mind.
METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF LINGUISTIC RESEARCH BY A. BAITURSYNOV
Authors:   Pavlodar Pedagogical University, Shakaman Yrysgul
Published: November 2022

The article discusses the directions, scientific and methodological foundations of linguistic research of the first linguist in Kazakh linguistics A. Baitursynov. It was noted that his research in the field of linguistics was carried out by a structural-cognitive method; it was also explained that the concept of research was aimed at analyzing language in a natural way. Thanks to the recognition of the direction of the scientist's research, the theory of the "dominant side" of the main members of the sentence, the theory of the "contextual predicate" expressed by the zero category was formulated in his work. As a result of the conducted research, it becomes clear that the methodology of A. Baitursynov's linguistics was justified by separate research and methodological, philosophical, natural science (cognitive) research methods. The scientist's work reflects the instrumental method of methodological research; the method of distributive analysis; the method of scientific sensitivity (scientific intuition). As a result of such methodological justifications and methods of methodological research, we were convinced that the linguist in his work formed a metalanguage basis that is used in the modern Kazakh language. The article also discusses the methods of methodical teaching, language methods used by the researcher in his work on linguistics, through practical analysis, interpretation, generalization, and also discusses the essence of the research results.
Agrophysical Properties of the Soil Depending on the Surface Treatment with Various Tillage Units
Authors: NIKONCHUK NATALIA , KORKHOVA M. , PYSMENNYI OLEG , SMIRNOVA IRYNA , SHUSTIK LEONID
Published: November 2022

An important direction in the greening of tillage is to preserve and improve the physical properties of soils in the optimal range of values, which is a necessary condition for the effective use of other agronomic measures that affect the formation of crop yields. With the advent of new, modern energy-efficient tillage tools, there is a need to conduct research on their effectiveness on the first stubble cultivation on the southern chernozem. The purpose of the research was to establish the influence of surface (stubble) cultivation with tillage tools of the “Lozovsky mashiny” brand after harvesting winter barley on the agrophysical properties of Southern heavy loamy low-humus chernozem in the conditions of the Southern steppe of Ukraine. In the research process, methods were used: field, laboratory, comparative-calculation, statistical. It was found that DUCAT-2,5 (short Harrow-Husker) best structured the soil among the studied aggregates. The lowest soil hardness values (0.48-1.33 MPA) and the tendency to form a plow sole were obtained in the version with vertical processing – Verti-till (turbo disk). The obtained scientific results of the research will contribute to the wider introduction into the production of new units of the “Lozivski mashini” brand for surface soil cultivation, which will contribute to the reduction of mechanical stress and the preservation of moisture in the soil
Analysis of Co(II) Concentration Using Cyclic Voltammetry Technique
Authors: Shynta Ramadhan  , Gayatri Citra Dewi
Published: November 2022

Cobalt (Co), as one of the toxic and non-biodegradable heavy metals, has polluted most of the waters, which has an impact on human health and biotic components. Currently, the electrochemical method as a fast, accurate, and reliable technique for detecting heavy metals has been widely developed. Therefore, to obtain results with high accuracy, it is necessary to carry out the analysis under conditions suitable for the heavy metal to be analyzed. In this study, several parameters of Co metal content analysis, such as voltage range, scan rate, and pH were examined using the cyclic voltammetry technique. Metal content analysis using atomic absorption spectrometry was also carried out as a comparison. Based on the results of the analysis of Co metal in the waste solution, it shows that the measurement conditions for the analysis of Co(II) metal are each with a voltage range of 0.75 V to -1.5 V, a scan rate of 200 mV/s, and a pH of 7. The detection limit and quantization limit of Co(II) standard solution are 217.06 mg/L and 723.5 mg/L, respectively, with an RSD of 0.9% and a validity value of the correlation coefficient of 0.9992.
Determination of Carrying Capacity Estimates of Ecotourism Attractions in the Quezon Protected Landscape, the Philippines
Authors: Eduarte Gerald , Andrada II Rogelio , Galang Marco , Malabrigo Jr. Pastor , Tiburan Jr. Cristino , Dida Jan Joseph
Published: November 2022

Protected areas (PAs) are becoming extremely important ecotourism destinations. These areas are at risk from uninformed and unregulated visitors who can cause pollution (air, noise, water, etc.) and alteration of the natural ecosystem processes. An effective ecotourism planning and management approach should consider and define an optimum threshold level for the use of ecotourism attractions while maintaining a sound biophysical and social environment. Although carrying capacity is important in regulating visitor influx, the application and practice of this concept are not currently being observed in Malabayabas Forest, Pinagbanderahan Peak, and Pinagbanderahan Trail, which are the main ecotourism destinations of the Quezon Protected Landscape (QPL) in Atimonan, Quezon Province, the Philippines. This paper focuses on the carrying capacity estimates of these attractions considering site-specific physical, biological/ecological, and social factors. Data on visitation characteristics were collected through a questionnaire-based survey administered to 82 respondents in the months of August and December 2015. The real carrying capacity (RCC) estimates were found to be 289, 25, and 951 visitors for Malabayabas Forest, Pinagbanderahan Peak, and Pinagbanderahan Trail, respectively. The results demonstrated that actual visitations in these attractions are still below the carrying capacity estimates. However, there is still a risk for congestion and overcrowding, particularly during high visitation periods; without these thresholds, the influx of visitors poses serious pressure on the natural resources as well as ecological balance, which may lead to subsequent degradation of the PA. The study results can be used as an input in crafting a responsive visitor management program for QPL. Likewise, it can serve as a model in the determination of carrying capacity for other ecotourism sites in the country
Environmental Niche Models Reveal Receding Refugia for Philippine Endemic and Threatened Melastome Trees under Accelerated Climate Change
Authors: Mancera Jeffrey , Lapuz R. Sedricke
Published: November 2022

Home to exceedingly diverse and highly endemic flora in the Malesian region, the Philippines is highly vulnerable to species loss due to climate change. The lack of baseline ecological and biogeographic information in the country, which are requisites to effective conservation, compounds this problem. To address this, we used maximum entropy modeling to predict suitable habitats of four Philippine endemic trees – Astronia cumingiana, and three threatened species, Astrocalyx calycina, Beccarianthus ickisii, and B. pulcherrimus (Astronieae: Melastomataceae) – under current climate conditions. We then predicted changes in their habitats for the years 2041–2060 and 2061–2080 under two future climate scenarios. We also assessed the level of protection that the species receive using the current protected area boundaries. Our models showed potentially suitable habitats for all species outside of their observed occurrence under the present climate, but their niches are generally predicted to shrink and ascend to higher altitudes when projected under future climate scenarios. The overlaps of their suitable niches outside protected area boundaries also increase southward, with Mindanao island possibly harboring the greatest number of unprotected Astronieae species. Our findings contribute to the emerging field of environmental niche modeling in the country and support the need to re-envision the country’s protected area system to move towards climate-smart local conservation strategies.
Notes on the Habitat, Flower Clustering, and Perigone Blooming of Corpse Flower Rafflesia lagascae Blanco in Salazar, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Authors: Manuel Ryan , Hermocilla Jolito
Published: November 2022

Rafflesia lagascae refers to corpse flower populations in Luzon, Philippines once listed under Rafflesia panchoana. The authors observed three ecological characteristics of R. lagascae cluster found in Salazar, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines: 1) biophysical survey of the habitat, 2) description of R. lagascae flowers and its clustering, and 3) observation of R. lagascae using time-lapse photography. Of the three identified R. lagascae sites in the area, only one had the viable cluster for observation. It was found that R. lagascae and its host, Tetrastigma loheri, thrive in forest patches within the grassy landscape. The authors also observed that R. lagascae flowering is not highly gregarious, where clusters are spaced considerably. Time-lapse photographic monitoring showed that R. lagascae requires about 70% of a day-night cycle to complete its flowering. Inherent biological traits of R. lagascae were primary factors for limited observation, but its constant presence in Salazar opens opportunities for long-term monitoring, which can raise better information for conservation efforts
Toward a Philippine Bat Call Library: Acoustic Characterization of Insectivorous Bats in Bulacan, Luzon Island, Philippines
Authors: Amberong Aminah Grace , Fidelino Jay , Duco Renz Angelo , Ledesma Mimie , Duya Melizar , Ong Perry , Duya Mariano Roy
Published: November 2022

The diversification in call features across different echolocating bat species can provide sufficient information for reliable species identification. In the Philippines, bat bioacoustics is still a growing field. There is a need for a well-developed reference library of calls from different species of insectivorous bats, representing different habitats across each species’ geographic ranges. This study aims to contribute to the building of an echolocation call library for Philippine insectivorous bats. We describe the echolocation calls of 15 species from five families captured in Bulacan province on the island of Luzon. A total of 321 echolocation calls from 105 individuals released in an enclosure were recorded using a Pettersson Elektronik M500 USB ultrasound microphone. Using discriminant function analysis, we assessed the potential of using call parameters in classifying bat echolocation calls to species correctly. Regardless of sample size, correct overall cross-validated classification levels were 92.8% for CF-dominated calls from Hipposideridae and Rhinolophidae families, and 96.9% for FM-dominated calls from Vespertilionidae and Miniopteridae families. When variations in classification levels due to sample size were considered, 98.4% of CF-component dominated calls (four species removed due to small sample size) and 98.9% of FM-component dominated calls (one species removed due to small sample size) were successfully classified into their species. Calls from one species under the Emballonuridae family were characterized. We found some conflicts in identification between species belonging to species complexes, particularly within Hipposideridae. Nevertheless, our results have shown that echolocation calls can be a reliable method in the identification of insectivorous bat species and can complement morphometric and molecular data. The current research contributes to the bat call library we are building as a reference for future taxonomic and ecological studies in the Philippines.
Diversity of Land Snails in the Karst Areas of Sta. Teresita, Cagayan Province, Luzon Island with Notes on New Distribution Records
Authors: Parcon Julius , Lit Jr. Ireneo , Camacho Ma. Vivian , de Chavez Emmanuel Ryan
Published: November 2022

Malacofaunal research in a karst ecosystem is very limited not only in the northern region of Luzon Island but in the entire Philippines amidst extensive habitat disturbance and destruction. To address this, the diversity and abundance of land snails in the karst areas of Santa Teresita, Cagayan Province were determined. A total of 25 5 x 5 m2 quadrats were randomly set in five stations in the karst landscape. A total of 1206 land snails comprising 45 species under 36 genera representing 17 families were sampled. Camaenidae was the most represented family with 10 species. Luzonocoptis antennae constituted 25.1% of the total number of samples (303 individuals) and was the most abundant species in all stations. Of the 36 genera, five are new records in the Philippines. Several karst endemics and introduced species were recorded. Diversity indices showed diverse land snail fauna with Shannon-Weiner diversity index (H’) of 2.80, with evenness (J’) of 0.36 and dominance index of (D’) of 0.11. Species accumulation curve (SAC) showed late asymptote with a completeness ratio of 0.92. The study demonstrated that land snails in Sta. Teresita, Cagayan Province are rich and diverse. It is very important to recognize Sta. Teresita as priority sites for malacofaunal conservation, and consider the further evaluation of these sites to be designated as a protected area.
Impact of Soil-Transmitted Helminthes (STHs) on nutritional and anemia status in school-aged children in Batagarawa Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi Lawal  , Alyasa'u Mi'ita Abba  , Rabiat Lawal Omenesa  , Maryam Jibrin Suleiman  , Usman Mohammed Murtala
Published: November 2022

Malnutrition and anaemia in school-aged children, particularly in developing nations, are serious public health issues linked to Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs). To determine the prevalence and impacts of STHs on children's nutritional and anaemia status, a across-sectional study involving 320 randomly selected school-aged children aged 5 to 10 years in Batagarawa Local Government Area; Katsina State, Nigeria was conducted. Stool samples were collected and examined for the presence of STHs using the Formal-ether concentration technique. Body mass index (BMI) for age and haematocrit packed cell volume (PCV), respectively, were used to assess the nutritional and anaemia condition of the sampled children. A systematic questionnaire was used to obtain socio-demographic information. Three types of STH were identified, with an overall prevalence of 59.1%. Ascaris lumbricoides was more common (44.7%) than hookworm (29.1%) and Trichuris trichiura (2.5%). Location, soil play habits, not washing of hands after defecation, and walking barefoot were significantly associated with STHs (p<0.05). Infected children were more anaemic than the uninfected, but the difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Body mass index (BMI) percentile for age showed that 74.6% of the infected children were thin or under grown. Only 22.2% of the children achieve the normal growth and 3.2% were overweight. This study showed that STHs affected the children nutritional and anaemia status. Therefore, public education, deworming, and further research are encouraged to reduce the impact of STHs infection in the study area
Study of Natural Radionuclides in Frequently Consumed Foodstuffs in Ode-Irele, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Abimbola Isaac Odudu  , Adepehin Damilare Stephen , Emmanuel Daniel Onoja  , Ifunanya Peace Muogbo  , Ugochukwu Williams Nsolibe  , Matthew Inalegwu Amanyi
Published: November 2022

Identifying the natural radionuclides in frequently consumed foodstuffs has attracted research interests from many researchers. In this study, we reported the quantities of natural radionuclides in frequently consumed foods in the community of Ode-Irele in Ondo State, Nigeria. Data obtained for this study were analysed using the gamma-ray spectrometer. Careful examination of six (6) different foodstuffs obtained at random for four (4) different times from the community’s local market was done: all of them were discovered to be rich in Th-232, U-238 and K-40. The activity concentrations of the foodstuffs ranged from 58.21±5.93 Bqkg-1 to 1.91±0.41 Bqkg-1 with a mean value of 11.74±1.22 Bqkg-1 for Th-232, 41.82±9.48 Bqkg-1 to 3.12±0.39 Bqkg-1 with a mean value of 12.38±2.27 Bqkg-1 for U-238 and 1854.12±126.83 Bqkg-1 to 134.72±12.62 Bqkg-1 with mean value of 280.22±30.08 Bqkg-1 for K-40. The minimum and maximum dose rates discovered from the foodstuffs are respectively 8.03nGyh-1 and 132.35nGyh-1. The mean value of all absorbed dose rates (28.99nGyh-1) was found to be less than the world average limit of 55.0nGyh-1. Comparison of the annual committed effective doses determined from the mean of the natural radionuclides (0.155mSvy-1) in the foodstuffs to the global recommended limit (1mSvy-1), showed that the frequently consumed foods by the people in the community posed no important radiation-related risk to them.
La terapia y la otredad: reflexiones filosóficas sobre la práctica psicoterapéutica
Authors: Tenreiro Rodríguez Victoria , García de Sola Adolfo
Published: November 2022

Presentamos una serie de reflexiones sobre los compromisos del o de la terapeuta en las situaciones sociales generadas en el encuadre específico de los Grupos de Intervención sobre los Estados de Conciencia (GIEC). En el desarrollo de los GIEC se crea una cultura que actuará como herramienta terapéutica, y a la que la persona que ejerce como terapeuta debe estar atenta para que no se convierta en cultura enraizada que lleve a sus miembros a convertirse en lo que deben ser. Lo importante es que dicha cultura mantenga una apertura a la posibilidad de explorar lugares disociados, tanto a nivel personal como social. En consecuencia, tal terapeuta se compromete con una manera concreta de entender las relaciones sociales desde la diversidad, apoyada por su conducta colaborativa y de apertura hacia la libertad propia y de quienes le rodean. Ese compromiso es posible interpretarlo como una posición ideológica básica que permitirá el desarrollo adecuado de los grupos. Sin embargo, nos preguntamos si sería posible interpretarla también como una postura ética. Para ello, nos basamos en el planteamiento de Emmanuel Levinas sobre la otredad, y desarrollamos sus implicaciones, beneficios y riesgos dentro del proceso de la terapia grupal.
The Museum of the Unknown City. Part I
Authors:   National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, Romania, MANOLACHE Cosmin
Published: November 2022

"The article discusses various projects (in the real world or on the social media) to do with creating a museum in and about the unknown town of Mizil. The “Museum of the Unknown Town” is the memory of a non-existent town. This is because most museums reconstruct worlds that have ceased to exist. They reinvent them as part of a utopic exercise applied to the past, despite the overwhelming amount of information that they have at their disposal and which they employ. However, knowledge is not the same as storage, but rather, to an extent that differs from case to case, it is also imagination, which enables innovation. The unpredictable connections between images and the texts of different personal experiences have the power not only to sensitise local visitors to the town’s history, but also to make them aware that they are a part of that history, that they can enrich it by cultivating and practising memory. The article argues that the communist past of the town and of Romania in general might be viewed in a more nuanced way, as opposed to the use of clichés and a uniform viewpoint. The author makes use of creative writing as his technique, drawing inspiration from hand-picked images."
How to Look Natural in Photos: An interview with Beata Bartecka and Łukasz Rusznica
Authors:   National College of Art and Design, Ireland, CROWLEY David
Published: November 2022

In this interview with the authors of How to Look Natural In Photos, a 2021 photobook featuring images from archives containing secret police records from Poland before 1989, Beata Bartecka and Łukasz Rusznica outline their approach to the republication of this material. They reflect on the nature of images which represent violence or trauma alongside the seemingly banal photographs of mundane scenes and objects recorded by the security forces, as well as the ethics of reproducing portraits of secret police officers. The material on which the book is based is in the possession of Instytut Pamięci Narodowej (The Institute of National Remembrance), an organization created in 1998 by act of the Polish parliament that has been subject of heated debate in the country. Critics have accused it of producing an overly simple view of modern Polish history, one populated by heroes, victims and villains. Bartecka and Rusznica reflect on their relations with this institution and the potential for open interpretations of such material.
Albert E. F. Schäffle: Gesellschaft als kommunikatives Netzwerk
Authors: Schönhagen Philomen , Meißner Mike
Published: November 2022

Der Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit dem Hauptwerk des Nationalökonomen Albert E. F. Schäffle, Bau und Leben des socialen Körpers, dessen Erstauflage zwischen 1875 und 1878 erschienen ist. Aus kommunikationswissenschaftlicher Sicht ist es interessant, dass Schäffle damals bereits die Gesellschaft als kommunikatives Netzwerk konzipiert hat, mit Individuen und Gruppen als Knotenpunkten. Dabei verstand er die Massenmedien, d. h. damals die Presse und vor allem die Tageszeitungen, prinzipiell als Foren, die einen wechselseitigen Austausch in der Gesellschaft ermöglichen. Allerdings bemerkte - und kritisierte - er auch die Einflussnahme der Presse auf den gesellschaftlichen Diskurs. Gleichzeitig entwickelte Schäffle ein Verständnis von Öffentlichkeit als Sphäre öffentlicher Kommunikation bzw. des gesellschaftlichen Austauschs. Somit könnte Schäffles Werk als Grundlage dienen, um ein Paradox in unserem Fach zu überwinden: Einerseits wird Öffentlichkeit als ein Ort von gesellschaftlichen Diskursen konzipiert, die vornehmlich auf der Ebene der Massenmedien stattfinden. Andererseits wird Massenkommunikation nach wie vor als einseitig, also nicht diskursiv konzipiert. Schäffles Werk dagegen versteht sowohl Öffentlichkeit als auch Massenkommunikation in diskursivem Sinne.
Comparison of Chinese Acupressure with Traditional Iranian Medicine Along with Aerobic Exercise on Weight Loss and Serum Lipid Factors in Obese and Overweight Women
Authors: Mohammadi Ghazale , Eskandari Zohreh
Published: November 2022

Background: Overweightness and obesity were major health problems in the last century. Chinese acupressure, traditional Iranian medicine, and aerobic exercise are low-risk and low-cost methods for its prevention and treatment. Objectives: The purpose of this study was a comparison of six weeks of Chinese acupressure with traditional Iranian medicine along with aerobic exercise on body weight and serum lipid factors in obese and overweight women. Methods: In this applied study, 24 obese and overweight women with a BMI above 25 were randomly divided into two groups of 12: Chinese acupressure and Iranian traditional medicine with aerobic exercise. In the Chinese acupressure group, the ear acupressure method was used using herbal seed and in the traditional Iranian medicine group, the lunch elimination method was used. The aerobic exercise program of the two groups was performed for six weeks, three sessions per week, and each session lasted 60 minutes with moderate intensity. Body weight, waist-to-hip ratio, lipid factors, blood sugar, blood pressure, and nutritional status of the subjects were measured before and after the study and were analyzed using independent and dependent t-tests. Results: The results of the present study showed that in the Chinese acupressure group, along with aerobic exercise, lipid factors improved, and body weight decreased. In the traditional Iranian medicine group, along with aerobic exercise, lipid factors improved, while blood pressure and blood sugar decreased significantly. In the intergroup results, there was a significant difference only in the blood sugar variable. Conclusions: Both Iranian and Chinese medicine, along with aerobic exercise, had a relatively similar effect on the variables.
The Role of Increasing Serum C-reactive Protein Level in Diagnosis of Post-surgery Small Bowel Pseudo-obstruction: A Case Report
Authors: Salehi Fatemeh , Saeedi Sara , Vasigh Mahtab , Bahramnezhad Zeinab
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (APCO), which is identified as colon dilatation without any mechanical obstruction, is a rare post-surgery complication. Case Presentation: Herein, we report a 40-year-old woman who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy with no complications during the surgery. On post-op visits, she complained of vague abdominal pain, especially in the upper quadrants, with a mild abdominal distention on her physical examination. Despite normal abdominal imaging, C-reactive protein (CRP) level was rising. Although oral intake was discontinued, the abdominal distention progressed gradually, and CRP levels rose continuously. On the fifth post-surgery day, the patient was suffering from bilious vomiting. Additionally, the abdominal distention was accompanied by tenderness. Emergency laparotomy was scheduled for clinically suspected bowel problems that were resistant to conservative management. During emergency laparotomy, the small bowel was distended. Since 20 cm of ileum was ischemic due to bowel congestion, segmental resection and anastomosis were performed. Conclusions: The CRP value can help to predict latent complications. It is also necessary to observe these patients closely to detect and manage probable post-operation complications.
Symbiosis: Social and Emotional Learning & Mathematics Learning
Authors: Sears Ruthmae , Bay-Williams Jennifer , Willingham James C. , Cullen Amanda
Published: November 2022

Social and Emotional Learning and the Standards for Mathematical Practice have a mutually beneficial relationship and develop mathematically proficient and confident students.
Competitive ability of soybean cultivars with Ipomoea indivisa
Authors: Pazzini Eduarda Posser , Galon Leandro , Cavaletti Daniel Cristian , Senhori Victor Miguel , Henz Neto Otilo Daniel , Müller Caroline , Perin Gismael Francisco
Published: November 2022

Among the weeds that infest soybeans, the morning glory (Ipomoea indivisa) stands out for competing with water, light, nutrients and also interfering in the crop harvesting process. The aim of this study was to test the competitive ability of soybean cultivars in the presence of I. indivisa, in substitutive experiments. The experiments were carried out in a completely randomized design, with four replicates, using the soybean cultivars M 5838, DM 53i54, DM 57i52, DM 66i68, NS 5445, and NS 6601. A constant final yield for soybean and I. indivisa was observed with 24 plants per pot. Relative and total productivities were analyzed using diagrams applied to substitutive experiments with soybean and I. indivisa plants proportions of 24:0, 18:6, 12:12, 6:18, and 0:24 plants pot-1 (crop:weed). On 35 days after the emergence of the culture and the I. indivisa, the morphophysiological characteristics of the plants were assessed and the relative competitiveness indices were calculated considering the 50:50 plant ratio (12:12 plants pot-1). Morning glory affected the morphophysiological characteristics of soybean cultivars, demonstrating superior competitive ability for environmental resources. There was a competition between soybean cultivars and I. indivisa, which caused reductions in the shoot dry matter for both species. In this study, interspecific competition was more harmful than intraspecific competition.
Pesquisa agropecuária: uma análise histórica da produção científica da Epagri
Authors: Vianna Luiz Fernando
Published: November 2022

A Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural de Santa Catarina (Epagri) é uma das principais referências em pesquisa agropecuária no estado. O objetivo desse trabalho foi fazer uma análise bibliométrica das publicações científicas geradas pela Epagri, cujos metadados estão cadastradas no Sistema Epagri de Produção Técnico-Científica (Seprotec). Foram utilizados os seguintes metadados: ano de publicação, título, palavras-chave e tipo de publicação. Os metadados foram analisados no pacote estatístico R, utilizando a biblioteca UDPIPE. De 1972 até outubro de 2021 havia 15.841 publicações no Seprotec, das quais 67% são publicações científicas. Durante as décadas de 1970 e 1980 a pesquisa focou nos aspectos agronômicos, buscando o aumento de produtividade das culturas. A partir da década de 1990 a componente ambiental ganhou relevância, abordando aspectos de conservação de solos e da água. Hoje a pesquisa agropecuária em Santa Catarina está diante de um novo desafio, que é tornar a atividade agropecuária do estado viável econômica, social e ambientalmente. Dentre as novas frentes de pesquisa destacam-se a agroecologia e a agricultura regenerativa.
William Blake and (a Few of) His Friends in Our Time
Authors: Horovitz Michael
Published: November 2022

In this article, written in his signature style, Michael Horovitz reflects on his
longstanding fascination with William Blake. He recalls how the spirit of Blake
loomed large at the International Poetry Incarnation at the Albert Hall in the
summer of 1965, where his fellow travellers, among them Adrian Mitchell, were
driven by the nineteenth-century poet. Horovitz recounts the ways that Blake has
continued to inform his artistic practices, which cut across from poetry to
music and visual art.
The ‘Demand Side’ of Child Marriage
Authors: Lokot Michelle , DiPangrazio Lisa , Acen Dorcas , Gatpan Veronica , Apunyo Ronald
Published: November 2022

In South Sudan, child marriage is often positioned as a cultural practice tied to conflict and displacement as well as gender norms affirming that girls should marry. Based on findings of a multi-sectoral gender assessment conducted by Save the Children in Rumbek, Torit, Malualkon, Bor and Kapoeta, our paper draws attention to multiple, connected drivers of child marriage. Drawing specifically on findings related to child marriage, we suggest the need to understand child marriage in the context of cycles of poverty and inter-clan fighting. In many communities, cattle form the basis for the ‘bride price’, driving cattle raiding, due to pressure on males to marry. The ability to pay the bride price may be an indicator of manhood in some pastoralist communities of South Sudan. We suggest that while humanitarian interventions tend to fixate on empowering girls or addressing gender norms girls face, less attention is placed on the ‘demand side’ of child marriage – on the gender norms pushing boys and men to marry girls. Our paper emphasises the importance of tackling norms from both the perspective of girls as well as boys and men within a broader context of improving livelihoods in South Sudan.