bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A surgical technique for the treatment of ametropia in patients with keratoconus and cataracts
Authors:   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Orenburkina Olga I. , Nuriev Ildar F. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Babushkin Alexander E. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation
Published: April 2022

Purpose. To develop a two-stage surgical technique to the treatment of ametropia in patients with keratoconus and concomitant cataract. Material and methods. 33 patients (35 eyes) with stages II–III of non-progressive keratoconus and concomitant cataracts of various stages of maturity were operated on. The average age of the patients was 46.5±2.7 (41–63). The operations were performed according to our proposed two-stage method of treating ametropia in patients with KC and cataracts (Patent of the Russian Federation No. 2748634 of 28.05.2021). The first stage was the implantation of FE RRARA intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) with thickness from 150 to 350 µm. To correct residual refractive error in 5–7 months after the 1st stage, patients underwent stage 2: cloudy lens was removed and replaced with toric posterior chamber intraocular lens (TIOL) – AcrySof IQ Toric (Alcon, USA), T-flex Toric RayOne (Rayner, UK). Results. After the first stage of the operation (ICRS implantation), the uncorrected visual acuity (NCVA) was 0.2±0.03, the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.4±0.02. In 1 month after the 2nd stage (phacoemulsification + TIOL) NCVA was 0.64±0.11 and BCVA was 0.74±0.12. During the entire follow-up period after the surgery visual functions, refraction, and rotational stability of TIOL were stable. Conclusion. Conducting a two-stage surgical intervention in patients with keratoconus and cataracts allows to stop the progression of the disease and effectively correct the ametropia concomitant with keratoconus. Key words: keratoconus, cataract, intracorneal segments, ametropia, toric intraocular lenses
Results of the treatment of diabetic macular edema with the use of intravitreal pharmacotherapy
Authors:   Ufa Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Ufa, Russian Federation, Kudoyarova Ksenia I. , Zainullin Rinat M. ,   Ufa Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Ufa, Russian Federation, Kalanov Marat R. ,   Ufa Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Ufa, Russian Federation
Published: April 2022

Purpose. To conduct a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of intravitreal injection of dexamethasone-containing implant and aflibercept in macular edema in patients with diabetes mellitus. Material and methods. The study involved 80 patients (80 eyes) with macular edema. The group 1 included 38 patients (38 eyes) who underwent a single intravitreal injection of dexamethasone-containing biodegradable implant Ozurdex in a dose of 0.7 mg according to the standard technique. In the group 2, 42 patients (42 eyes) received 5 loading doses of aflibercept with an interval of one month. All patients underwent monthly spectral optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the macular area, as well as visometry and tonometry during the observation period. Results. One month after intravitreal injection of the studied drugs in both groups, no inflammatory reactions were detected in any case. According to OCT data, cystic edema of the macular area with a tendency to decrease the thickness in the fovea was preserved. After treatment with aflibercept, the average retinal thickness in the macula was 186,4±15,1 µm, and visual acuity averaged 0.48±0.05 in 85,7% of patients. During therapy with intravitreal injection of Ozurdex, an increase in visual acuity was noted in 89,4% of patients. Conclusion. This study found that intravitreal pharmacotherapy with an angiogenesis blocker and a dexamethasone implant in patients with diabetic macular edema are comparable in its effectiveness – 85,7 and 89,4% respectively. If systematic anti-angiogenesis therapy is not possible for a number of reasons, it is advisable to use a prolonged dexamethasone implant. Key words: macular edema, intravitreal pharmacotherapy, angiogenesis inhibitor, implant with dexamethasone
The structure and function of the cornea. Literature Review
Authors:   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Khalimov Azat R. , Surkova Valentina K. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Kazakbaeva Gyulli M. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation
Published: April 2022

The cornea is a unique tissue structure which consists mainly of specific collagen characterized by a high degree of organization that, along with the optimal amount of stroma hydration, provides transparency of the cornea, stable supporting properties and physiological refraction. There is a direct connection between the functional state of the visual organ and the morphological transformation of corneal structures, such as the density of keratocytes, endothelial and epithelial cells, the state of extracellular matrix components and collagen plates, the ordering and spatial orientation of collagen fibrils, etc. It should be noted that minor deviations in the morphological status of the cornea are an important sign of a pathological process that can be detected even at the subclinical stage of the disease. The literature review provides basic information about the structure and functional purpose of corneal layers. Key words: cornea, corneal morphology
On the surgical treatment of cataracts and the causes of low vision after surgery (literature review)
Authors:   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Israfilova Gulnara Z.
Published: April 2022

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment and reversible blindness in the world. This literature review is devoted to studies that consider important aspects of surgical treatment of age-related cataracts, such as the number and quality of operations performed. The data on the influence of global trends, local territorial and social characteristics on the number of surgical interventions for cataracts are presented. The analysis of indicators of monitoring of surgical treatment of cataract is carried out, the main factors influencing the target indicators of the frequency of cataract surgery on a regional scale are presented. This review also presents the results of studies investigating the causes of low visual acuity after cataract surgery. Key words: cataract surgery, phacoemulsification, causes of low vision
Axial length of the eye in the elderly population of the Southern Urals (according to the study Ural Very Old Study)
Authors:   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Bikbov M.M. , Gilmanshin T.R. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Iakupova E.M. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Kazakbaeva G.M. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Russian Federation, Jonas J. ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Faculty Mannheim of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Germany
Published: April 2022

Intrоduction. Various biometric indicators of the eyeball in certain categories of the population continue to be the subject of research and discussion among specialists. At the same time, the information provided by different authors regarding the normal values of the length of the axial length of the eye is quite contradictory, while the norm indicators in certain population groups and subgroups are of great value. This fact was the reason for the present study. Material and methods. Between 2017 and 2020 The Ufa Eye Research Institute conducted a descriptive and analytical population study Ural Very Old Study (UVOS), in which 1526 participants took part. Results. The axial length of the eyeball in the population of the Republic of Bashkortostan (RB) aged 85 years and older is, on average, 23.11±1.08 mm. The conducted multivariate linear regression analysis showed the most statistically significant association of axial length (cumulative coefficient of determination R² =0.70) with factors such as height (p<0.001), level of education (p=0.002), refractive power of the cornea (p<0.001), spherical refractive error (p<0.001). Conclusion. The morphometric and correlation features of the length of the anterior-posterior axis of the eyeball revealed in the UVOS study determine the presence of regional specificity of the anatomical and nosological characteristics of the organ of vision in the population of the Republic of Bashkortostan aged 85 and older. Key words: axial length, population study, year 85 and older
COVİD-19 PANDEMİSİ İŞE YENİ BAŞLAYAN HEMŞİRELERİN MESLEĞE ADAPTASYONLARINI VE İŞ MOTİVASYONLARINI NASIL ETKİLEDİ? HEMŞİRE DENEYİMLERİ: FENOMENOLOJİK BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: ULUTAŞDEMİR Nilgün , TİMUR Hakan , UZUN Sevda , KULAKAÇ Nurşen
Published: April 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışma COVİD-19 pandemisi sürecinin işe yeni başlayan hemşirelerin mesleğe adaptasyonlarını ve iş motivasyonlarını nasıl etkilediğini derinden incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu çalışma nitel araştırma modelinin durum çalışma deseni kapsamında görüşme yöntemi kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır.
Bulgular: Pandemi sürecinde işe başlayan hemşirelerin yoğun çalışma saatleri, koruyucu ekipman sıkıntısı, günlük streslerinde artış, kişisel sağlıkları ve sevdiklerinin risk ile karşı karşıya kalması gibi sorunlar yaşadıkları ve bu yaşanan sorunların hemşirelerin mesleğe adaptasyonlarını ve motivasyonlarını olumsuz yönde etkilediği belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: COVID pandemisinin işe yeni başlayan hemşirelerin adaptasyon ve motivasyon süreçlerinin olumsuz etkilediği görülmüştür.
COVID-19 pandemic: Is there any impact on the mental health of athletes?
Authors: Faizah Rayinda , Hermahayu
Published: April 2022

The COVID-19 Pandemic has led to the emergence of restrictive polices that have an impact not only on the physical aspect but also on the psychological impact of athletes. This study aims to examine the mental health conditions of Central Java athletes. The research method used is descriptive qualitative which is conducted on 20 athletes in Central Java. The sampling technique in this research is purposive sampling technique. This research is conducted in five stages, namely the preparation of definitions, observation-interview guidelines, data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation. Methods of data collection using observation and interview techniques. The collected data is then analyzed through data verification, coding, tabulation, and presentation. The results of this study indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on aspects of activity related to sport activities, aspects of mental condition, and aspects of financial well being of athletes. In the aspect of mental state, the athletes showed some negative emotion such as boredom, disapppoitment, and confusion. The emergence of these negative emotions resulted in decreased concentration and decreased motivation of the athletes in training. Mental problem that do not get psychological treatment are feared to be the cause of the emergence of disorders more severe mental health in athletes. The results of this study can be used as recommendations for coaches and the government in developing programs to improve athlete achievement through physical and mental strengthening. Suggestions for further research are the need to develop an instrument for measuring athletes' mental health and analyzing mental health factors in athletes during a pandemic.
A concise total synthesis of phytotoxic radulanin A facilitated by the photochemical ring expansion of a 2,2-dimethylchromene in flow
Authors: Lockett-Walters Bruce , Thuillier Simon , Baudouin Emmanuel , Nay Bastien
Published: April 2022

The radulanins are biologically active bibenzyl natural products featuring a synthetically challenging 2,5-dihydro-1-benzoxepine core. In contrast with previous reports exhibiting lengthy strategies, we demonstrate the shortest synthesis of radulanin A to date, featuring a largely unexplored photochemical ring expansion reaction of a 2,2-dimethylchromene precursor. This work was adapted to a continuous flow setup for larger scale preparation, in view of biological investigations into the herbicidal properties of this natural product.
Review--Within our Grasp: Childhood Malnutrition Worldwide and the Revolution Taking Place to End it
Authors: Kent George
Published: April 2022

Sharman Apt Russell’s book takes us on a tour of severe malnutrition worldwide and the responses to it. Her tour includes many side trips, helping readers to see the multifaceted nature of the problem.
Prevalence and correlates of anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months in Nigeria
Authors: Aregbeshola Bolaji Samson , Onifade Oyepeju Mary , Awuviry-Newton Kofi
Published: April 2022

Background: Anaemia remains a global public health challenge affecting children aged 6 to 59 months. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and identify the correlates of anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months in Nigeria.

 Methods: Data were drawn from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. Study participants were children aged 6 to 59 months (n=10,451). Univariate analysis, bivariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were conducted. 

Results: The overall prevalence of anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months was 67%. Of those, 26%, 38% and 3% had mild, moderate and severe anaemia respectively. Male gender, higher birth order, malaria in children, diarrhoea or fever in children, wasting, low maternal age, low maternal education, maternal anaemia, low mother’s body mass index, geopolitical zone and low socio-economic status were significantly associated with anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months.

 Conclusions: The prevalence of anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months is high making this a severe public health problem. The individual, maternal and household factors associated with anaemia among these children should be taken into account in the design of appropriate interventions for this age group.
Awareness among Black British adults in London of the importance of diet and physical activity on the occurrence of non-communicable diseases
Authors: Sulley Hannatu , Adegboye Amanda Rodrigues Amorim , Keith Regina
Published: April 2022

Objectives: To investigate the level of awareness of non-communicable diseases (NCD) among first and second-generation migrant Black Africans and Caribbeans residing in London; their perceptions on the link between diet and NCDs; and the challenges they face regarding food choices, dietary change, and physical activity.

Design: A mixed methodology study. The quantitative data were collected using a survey questionnaire on socio-demographic factors and awareness of NCD (n= 42). The qualitative phase involved key informant interviews (n=10) and 2 focus group discussions (n=18) and data were thematically analysed.

Results: High level of awareness of NCD and factors that increase their risk, as well as how important healthy dietary choices are to reduce the risk of NCDs were observed. Most respondents reported changing their diet in the UK to one that is at times unhealthy. This was particularly due to acculturation and issues related to access and affordability of traditional foods. Some of the challenges expressed in making healthy food choices included the high cost of healthy food and hi of food from their home countries, the time to cook and shop for and eat healthy food, and lack of good quality food that is accessible and affordable.

Conclusions: While more needs to be done to identify challenges to healthy eating, physical activity and create enabling environments for ethinic minority families to improve their work-life balance and their ability to adopt a healthy lifestyle, there is a clear need for interventions culturally tailored to the needs of these populations in the UK.
Edible Insects: Sustainable nutrient-rich foods to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition
Authors: Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye Amanda , Bawa Michael , Keith Regina , Twefik Sundus , Tewfik Ihab
Published: April 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, global climate change, and a fast-growing human population have been reported to be leading millions into food insecurity. According to an FAO report, in 2020 over 811 million people were undernourished with 418 million in Asia, 282 million in Africa and 60 million in Latin America and the Caribbean. The world is off-track in ending hunger and improving nutrition, targets set by the United Nations (UN), to be achieved by 2030. The promotion of sustainable food sources such as entomophagy can help to deliver sustainable nutrition to many populations to reach the aforementioned UN targets. This narrative review explores the existing evidence around the use of edible insects to address food insecurity and malnutrition, including health, social and environmental benefits. For example, the house cricket (Acheta domesticus) provides on the order of three times as much energy, protein, and iron as an equal amount of beef or chicken and, unlike them, is an excellent source of calcium. An effective decontamination technique (to address safety issues such as allergens and pathogens) is required to produce edible insect powder. Insect powder can be used to effectively fortify conventional food products with iron, zinc, calcium and dietary fibre, which are often difficult to obtain in adequate amounts in many common dietary regimes, especially in low-income circumstances. In communities where the consumption of insects is already culturally accepted, promotion of their consumption could also help address chronic diseases related to poor diets such as type 2 diabetes. In addition to their high nutrient content, many edible insects provide anti-inflammatory factors. Supporting the harvesting and even rearing of edible insects could generate increased income from selling them in local markets.
Obesity and overweight in Children below 5 years of age: Environmental, Behavioural and Social Factors and Their Active Use in Prevention and Management
Authors: Soliman Nada , Huseth-Zosel Andrea , Soliman Ashraf Tawfik
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Early childhood is a critical time for obesity prevention. Children are developing taste preferences, learning to walk and play. They eagerly mimick both the healthy and unhealthy behavior of their parents, siblings and caregivers. Obesity during early childhood is a major health concern of the developed world and is steadily affecting many low- and middle-income countries, particularly in urban settings. Unfortunately, overweight, and obese children often stay obese into adulthood and more likely to develop many non-communicable diseases at a younger age. Important environmental and socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the initiation and progression of early childhood obesity. In this minireview, we try to shed light on the published data exploring various relevant issues, including possible etiologic factors in this target population at risk (children below 5 years) that may enable the initiation of early and effective policy and tactics for the prevention and management of this problem, particularly in high-risk communities.

 Methods: We examined the English language literature (Pubmed, Google scholar, and Cochrane library ) on the environmental and socioeconomic factors that appeared to be important in the pathogenesis of early obesity in children for the past 20 years. Inclusion criteria were obesity and overweight in young children below 5 years of age. 

Results: Education, income, and urbanization, food environments and increased energy intake through consumption of fatty foods and a high sugar diet as well as parental effects through conveying their behaviors, attitudes, and feeding styles to their children appear to be among the most important factors that contribute to the initiation and progression of obesity in young children. Overfeeding preterms and small for gestational age infants, using artificial milk formula, and early addition of solid foods play a considerable share in inducing early obesity. In addition, lack of health education to parents and children, poor health care, and scarcity of access to physical activity are important risk factors in poor populations.

 Conclusions: Many important social and environmental factors can actively contribute to the production and progression of early childhood obesity. These factors differ considerably among different populations. Understanding these factors is essential for appropriate and early prevention as well as management of early childhood obesity, especially in high risk communities.
Food industry responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: public health or public relations?
Authors: Mialon Mélissa , Pinsky Ilana
Published: April 2022

Introduction: The study's objective was to identify and analyse the responses of food industry actors in Brazil to the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a qualitative analysis of information available in the public domain and published between 1 March and 30 September 2020.

Results: The actions of the food industry in Brazil during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic primarily focused on the donation of medical equipment, hygiene and food products, including ultra-processed foods, and the provision of advice and information about COVID-19, with no oversight from health bodies. Food industry actors also promoted their actions to care for their workers' health and other needs.

Conclusions: In the context of a global crisis causing enormous disruption in people's lives, the involvement of different actors in the response to the pandemic may have been helpful in the short term. However, these actions could also have resulted in negative public health consequences if they were, in reality, driven by a search for profits.
The relationship between media image, body image, and nutritional status: research on professional female volleyball players
Authors: Türkmaya Şanal Sanem , Türker Perim Fatma , Köse Beril , Yeşil Esen
Published: April 2022

This study was conducted to determine the media image and its impact on body image and nutrition status of 100 professional female volleyball players aged between 18-30 in teams affiliated to the Turkish Volleyball Federation. Their dietary habits and use of food supplement products were recorded with a questionnaire prepared by the researcher and administered face-to-face. Anthropometric measurements taken, body mass indexes (BMI) calculated, body compositions determined with bioelectric impedance analysis, and 24-hour retrospective nutrient consumption records were taken. The “Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Scale” (SATAQ-3) was used in order to evaluate the media image of women volleyball players. The (PSPP) and “Body Parts and Properties Satisfaction Scale” were used for determining their level of satisfaction with their own appearance. The average age of this sample of female volleyball players was 24.3±3.55 years. Their body mass index (BMI) was 20.7±1.48 kg/m2 on average. A statistically significant negative relationship was found between “feeling pressure from the media” (a sub-dimension of the SATAQ-3), and “body attractiveness” a sub-dimension of the PSPP.   Feelings of body attractiveness decreased as media pressure increased (p<0.05). A statistically significant negative relationship was found between trying to look like the celebrities in the media and “sports talent and body attractiveness” (p<0.05). Participants felt their bodies were less attractive as compared with celebrities (p<0.05). No significant relationship was found between the sub-dimensions of the SATAQ-3and the “Body Parts and Properties Satisfaction Scale” (p>0.05). We conclude that media image can be an important risk factor for increased body dissatisfaction, impaired body perception, and the formation of a negative body image in female Turkish volleyball players.
Physicochemical and sensory properties of bread incorporated with Melon
Manis Terengganu (Cucumis melo var Inodorus cv. Manis Terengganu 1) peel
powder
Authors: M.A. Amiza , M.Z. Zamzahaila , N. Nurnabila
Published: April 2022

Melon Manis Terengganu (MMT) is one of the commonly cultivated melon in
Terengganu. However, little study has been reported on value-added products from MMT
and its by-product. This study aimed to determine the physicochemical and sensory
properties of bread incorporated with Melon Manis Terengganu (MMT) peel powder. The
MMT peels were dried in a drying oven and sieved, prior to the determination of its
proximate analysis. The MMT peel powder (MMTPP) was then incorporated into the
bread formulation at four different levels (0% (control), 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%). All bread
samples were analysed for physicochemical and sensory properties. It was found that
MMTPP contained 12.13% moisture, 5.89% ash, 2.17% crude fat, 6.86% crude protein,
36.76% crude fibre and 36.18% carbohydrate. The incorporation of MMTPP in bread
formulation increased the crude fibre (6.12 – 8.7%) and the moisture content (31.98 –
33.39%) while decreasing the crude protein (6.86-6.04%) and the carbohydrate content
(50.44 - 46.45%). However, the ash content only increased after a 9% MMTPP
incorporation level and there was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the crude fat
content. Besides, the lightness of crust colour increased while the crumb colour decreased
with increasing level of MMTPP. However, the yellowness for both the crust and the
crumb colour increased with increasing MMTPP substitution. Next, the hardness of bread
increased while the springiness and the resilience decreased with the addition of MMTPP.
It was also found that the volume and the specific volume of bread decreased significantly
with increasing MMTPP incorporation. In addition, the sensory analysis showed that the
most acceptable bread was control bread, followed by bread with 3% MMTPP.
Evaluating the Experience of Middle-Managers towards the Competency-Based Self-Assessment in the Malaysian Public Service
Authors:   , Abdul Muhi Fauzana
Published: April 2022

Recognizing the critical role of civil servants in leading the public sector, the Malaysian Public Service (MPS) is examining ways in which it can ensure appropriate skills, knowledge, and attitudes are in place to lead the public service while also remaining responsive to socio-technical and economic changes. In keeping, the MPS has recently introduced a sector-wide training policy focused on competency development and self-regulated learning, which devolves responsibility for competency development to individual public service employees. One approach under consideration is competency-based self-assessment (CBSA) which is regarded as an appropriate tool to support civil servants acquire and develop competencies, and enhance public service productivity and delivery.

Drawing on Schön's (1983) reflection-in-action (RIA), and Killion and Todnem's (1991) reflection-for-action (RFA) framework, and Cheetham and Chivers' (1998) model of Professional Competence, this study examines middle manager’s experience of CBSAs, with a view to informing future implementation in the MPS. Findings reveal that a holistic competency model with an embedded CBSA, alongside reflective practices, could be a useful tool in helping civil servants determine their development plans. This study also found a strong relationship between RIA and RFA in the self-assessment exercise, suggesting CBSA tools enable middle managers to understand their strengths and weaknesses towards professional growth and build connections with their work environments. Recommendations are offered for future workplace practices and research, noting the importance of ensuring close alignment with the MPS organizational culture and context.
Research on the Productivity Paradox of Information Technology
Authors: Li Mengmeng , Guo Xiaochuan
Published: April 2022

The rapid development of new-generation information technology, such as the internet, big data, and artificial intelligence, has shifted the focus of theoretical and commercial attention on whether information technology can increase productivity growth. This paper systematically combs the evolution trend of the productivity paradox of information technology from the macro and micro levels. The findings revealed that there are still no unified conclusions at the macro-level, but it is generally believed that there is no productivity paradox at the micro level. There are some differences between developed and non-developed countries as well as across different industries. Based on the complementary mechanism theory, it is found that information technology forms a complementary effect with human capital, technological innovation, organizational change, and management practice, which can provide ideas for solving the productivity paradox of information technology. Finally, the future research direction for the productivity paradox of information technology is determined from the macro and micro levels.
Designing a Credit Bank Model Based on Blockchain Technology
Authors: Zou Guoxia
Published: April 2022

In the implementation of credit bank, the transformation of learning accomplishments cannot be automated, and the workload of credit achievement management is large. Credits cannot interact freely across different credit banking systems. In order to solve the aforementioned problems, this study proposes the use of alliance chain technology to overcome the technical challenges encountered in the establishment of credit bank. In line with the basic framework of the alliance chain, a credit bank model based on blockchain technology is designed. At the moment, only the model design has been completed; the implementation of the model will take place in the later stage.
A Corpus-Based Contrastive Study on Semantic Prosody of the Noun “Issue” in CLEC and COCA
Authors: Wang Wentao
Published: April 2022

The study of semantic prosody has gradually become a focus of research in linguistics. By retrieving and comparing the noun “issue” in CLEC (Chinese Learner English Corpus) and COCA (Corpus of Contemporary American English), this paper intends to explore the similarities and difficulties on the semantic prosody of the noun “issue” between Chinese English learners and Americans.
ANÁLISE DA DISTRIBUIÇÃO ESPACIAL DA COVID-19 E SUBNOTIFICAÇÃO DE CASOS NOVOS E ÓBITOS NO ESTADO DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRASIL.
Authors: Dias Gutemberg Henrique , Souza Carlos Daniel Silva e , Bezerra Marisa Rocha , Peixoto Filipe da Silva
Published: April 2022

O coronaví­rus SARS-Cov-2 é um ví­rus que causa a Covid-19 doença zoonótica, com maior aderência de contaminação entre humanos. A Covid-19 é uma doença de propagação rápida no meio social e tem sua transmissão associada a fluí­dos orais expelidos pela fala, tosse e espirros que deixam gotí­culas no ar o contaminam objetos. No Brasil já são mais de 200 mil casos confirmados e quase 14 mil óbitos (dados de 14/05/2020) e no estado do Rio Grande do Norte 2.537 casos novos confirmados e 117 óbitos. O presente estudo se associa a outros que contribuem para o entendimento epidemiológico da doença e se trata de uma pesquisa descritiva e de análise exploratória dos casos de Covid-19 diagnosticados no estado do Rio Grande do Norte até o dia 09 de maio de 2020, que corresponde a 19ª Semana Epidemiológica. A metodologia utilizada se baseia na análise das informações oficiais sobre Covid-19 e SRAG oriundas dos boletins epidemiológicos da Secretaria de Saúde Público do estado, dados do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil, portal da transparência dos cartórios, bem como, levantamento de informações no sistema InfoGripe que é administrado pela Fundação Osvaldo Cruz e para medir o isolamento social dos relatórios de mobilidade comunitária do Google. As análises espaciais foram feitas no QGis, software de código livre, que trabalha com SIG e geoprocessamento de dados espaciais e por usos de planilhas eletrônicas. Os resultados projetam taxas de subnotificação entre 15,09% e 31,12% para os casos novos de Covid-19 para pacientes sintomáticos. Se ajustar os números para se levar em consideração os casos assintomáticos essa taxa sobe para 655,64%, ou seja, o estado pode ter 12.595 pessoas infectadas. Em relação aos óbitos a taxa de subnotificação e de quase 100% e os números ajustados até a semana epidemiológica SE -19 é de 169 óbitos. A pesquisa conclui que espacialização da doença mostra que ela tem dois epicentros (Mossoró e Natal) e que os principais eixos rodoviários representam os vetores de transmissão. Confirma a necessidade de manter um isolamento social com maiores restrições e ressalta a necessidade de estruturar barreiras sanitárias no entorno dos municí­pios de maior acometimento da doença para diminuir o fluxo de pessoas com sintomas clí­nicos da Covid-19.
Avaliação de modelos 3D como recurso educacional para o ensino de Biologia: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Silva Andréia Santos , Alves Gustavo Henrique Varela Saturnino , Ferreira Alessandra Teles Sirvinskas , Fragel-Madeira Lucianne
Published: April 2022

A construção de modelos 3D é uma ferramenta poderosa no campo educacional. No âmbito da educação básica, os modelos são recursos didáticos que potencializam o ensino e podem ocasionar impactos positivos na aprendizagem de forma dinâmica e eficaz. Portanto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar um levantamento bibliográfico através do Google Acadêmico, no período de 2016 a 2020, a fim de analisar se os modelos produzidos e utilizados em diferentes estudos são funcionais para o ensino de Biologia na educação básica. Dos trabalhos investigados, diferentes metodologias, incluindo impressão 3D, foram utilizadas na confecção de modelos para diversas finalidades, inclusive didáticas. Os resultados demonstram que vários modelos produzidos e/ou utilizados por diversos autores podem agregar conhecimento aos alunos dentro da temática curricular da Biologia e ser um excelente recurso educacional para abordagens dos aspectos biológicos que muitas vezes são abstratos e de difícil compreensão para os alunos. Apesar de nem todos os estudos terem um foco na educação, eles reforçam a relevância dos modelos na busca por informações e na construção do conhecimento.
Contemporary interpretation of the modernization of Ukrainian litrary studies
Authors: Virchenko Tetiana
Published: April 2022

Review: Demska-Budzuliak, L. Ukrainske literaturoznavstvo vid idei do tekstu: neoklasychnyi dyskurs. Kyiv: Smoloskyp, ISBN 978-617-7622-24-5
Taboo: taboo topic in the "Sweet Darusya" M.Matios novel
Authors: Povar Maryna
Published: April 2022

The article considered taboo as a concept that carries certain prohibitions and which has undergone significant changes over time. Taboos were imposed on certain topics, norms of behavior, words, sign, and so on. The aim of our study was to investigate the origins of taboos and identify them through a system of national psychological factors in the novel "Sweet Darussa" by M. Matios. The article presents an attempt to interpret taboos from modern positions and its embodiment in the artistic space of the work. The issue of taboos came from the field of linguistics and psychology, where thorough research was conducted by Yu. Demyanov, Y. Yelovska, I. Ignatenko, L. Kuragina, M. Lanovyk, R. Rada, Z. Freud and others. As a result of the study, it turned out that the taboo on the discussion of Ukrainian history, past events, namely the activities of the UPA in the novel can be traced at different levels: social, psychological, cultural, national. The author raises topics that have been silenced and banned for analysis: the occupation of the western lands of Ukraine by the Soviet authorities, brutal massacres of insurgents, deportation to Siberia, collectivization. The reproduction of these events in the plot of the novel encourages the author to search for a realistic image of taboo topics and achieve an emotionally expressive effect. This ensures the presence of tension in the work and encourages the intellectual and emotional work of the recipient. The taboo in the novel is shown as the opening of the usual framework of perception of reality. The characters of the work painfully experience life dramas, which are determined by psychological, social, cultural taboos that affect the fate of the main characters of the novel. In the future, it is worth considering other taboos that can be traced in certain words, symbols, behavior, traditions, such as taboos on privacy, personal opinion, "otherness" and so on. All this gives space for further research and analysis of the work of M. Mathios.
brincadeira como princípio da prática pedagógica na educação infantil
Authors: Marcolino Suzana , Santos Maria Walburga dos
Published: April 2022

Este artigo visibiliza a temática currículo nas creches e pré-escolas brasileiras, tendo como referência as proposições da Resolução CNE/CEB n. 5, de 17 de dezembro de 2009, e as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação Infantil (DCNEIs). Metodologicamente, exploramos ideias e conteúdos advindos de levantamento realizado via questionário a respeito do brincar antes e no período que as escolas estiveram fechadas devido a pandemia da COVID-19, respondido por docentes participantes de cursos de formação continuada e atualização oferecidos por duas universidades federais, buscando tanto conhecer quanto comunicar repertórios e criações em torno do brincar e da docência, como também identificar e problematizar desafios e contribuições que circunscrevem as práticas atuais, atentando aos marcadores da diferença.
Mulheres Manauaras, Pomeranas, de comunidade de terreiro e a diversidade linguística
Authors: Silva Vanderlete Pereira da , Lima Mariana Semião de , Siller Rosali Rauta
Published: April 2022

Como propor uma Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) na Educação Infantil, num país com 274 diferentes línguas faladas? Este texto tem como objetivo analisar o texto da BNCC na etapa da Educação Infantil para problematizar o lugar atribuído às línguas e saberes ancestrais das crianças pomeranas, manauaras e de comunidades de terreiro. Destacamos a responsabilidade assumida por essas mulheres na educação de seus/as filhos e filhas pequenos/as. Questionamos a imposição de um currículo universal, homogêneo, fortemente excludente, em relação às diferenças linguísticas, de idade, raça/etnia, gênero, classe, religião e sexualidade. Sinalizamos possibilidades de contribuir para a construção de uma educação decolonial na perspectiva da interculturalidade crítica desde a educação infantil.
Reading aloud as a stimulus and facilitation for children's narratives
Authors: Batini Federico
Published: April 2022

Any intentional initiative aimed at the possibility of giving space and paying attention to the children's narratives must necessarily consider the theme of possibility. In the absence of sufficient materials to “think” and “tell”, children, by definition, have other perspectives, run the risk of not being able to take the advantage of the space and opportunities provided to them to share their narratives and self-narratives. About this aspect, the approach based on reading aloud presented here has shown to have a twofold beneficial effect: it not only offers and implements a space to socialize narratives, but also contributes to providing all children with learning material. to construct these narratives.
Inserção do manejo de resíduos químicos na formação inicial de professores de química e suas implicações na construção de responsabilidade socioambiental
Authors: De Sousa Yrailma Katharine , De Oliveira Regina Célia Barbosa , De Souza Agilson Nascimento
Published: April 2022

O estudo consta de uma análise da interação de licenciandos(as) em Química com processos de manejo de resíduos de aulas experimentais, objetivando analisar as contribuições dessa interação para construção de responsabilidade socioambiental. Como instrumentais de pesquisa, utilizamos entrevistas semiestruturadas, registradas em áudio e notas de campo. Os materiais produzidos foram apreciados de acordo com procedimentos de análise de conteúdo. Da análise, constatamos contribuições relativas à articulação entre o manejo de resíduos e questões socioambientais, bem como para o desenvolvimento de uma visão mais ampla quanto ao tema de referência e, para possível abstração de atitudes relativas à adequação de manejo de resíduos, em seu futuro exercício profissional.
Programa Brasil Alfabetizado e as políticas linguísticas
Authors: Monte Darlice da Silva , Nobre Fabrício de Oliveira , Nascimento Juscelino Francisco do
Published: April 2022

Neste artigo, analisam-se as Políticas Linguísticas nos documentos do Programa Brasil Alfabetizado (PBA) e, de forma específica, observam-se quais delas estão presentes no referido Programa e, ainda, contextualiza-se a necessidade da implantação efetiva de tais políticas para o processo de desenvolvimento cognitivo e social do ator social. Assim, neste trabalho, traçamos um panorama do PBA, explicitamos a definição de Políticas Públicas e de Políticas Linguísticas, evidenciamos uma análise na qual expomos informações contidas no documento do PBA e comparamos os números divulgados pelo Índice de Alfabetismo Funcional (INAF) e as propostas do Programa. Por fim, explicitamos algumas sugestões para a melhoria da prática do projeto, embasadas nas análises encontradas na pesquisa.
Pandemia da Covid-19 e implicações à prática e(m) formação
Authors: Garbin Cléa Adas Saliba , Custodio Lia Borges de Mattos , Garbin Artênio José Ísper , Moimaz Suzely Adas Saliba
Published: April 2022

Objetivou-se avaliar as pretensões dos discentes no contexto da pandemia e do retorno às atividades presenciais. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo, tipo inquérito realizado com 106 acadêmicos em 2020. Foi realizada a análise de classificação hierárquica descendente no discurso dos discentes, resultando nas seguintes classes de palavras: “Atenção aos sinais e sintomas”; “Relações humanas”; “Relação profissional-paciente”; “Biossegurança”; e “Retorno das atividades”. Destaca-se a frase que sintetiza a percepção dos discentes: “essa pandemia veio para nos mostrar que somos todos iguais”. Conclui-se que os acadêmicos demonstraram insegurança no retorno às práticas presenciais, principalmente nas relações interpessoais e nas rotinas de biossegurança.
"Comer é um ato que vai além de nutrir o corpo"
Authors: Moura Francisco Nunes de Sousa , Leite Raquel Crosara Maia , Bezerra José Arimatéa Barros
Published: April 2022

Este trabalho objetivou averiguar os escritos sobre a transversalidade da Educação Alimentar e Nutricional (EAN) para o ensino fundamental. Portanto, analisou-se os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCN) e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), que subsidiaram à construção das matrizes curriculares de escolas brasileiras. Observou-se que os PCN adotaram a EAN como transversal dentro do contexto da saúde, dividindo espaço com outros temas. Enquanto isso, a BNCC abordou a EAN como transversal. Ademais, nos PCN as propostas de assuntos sobre a alimentação saudável estão expostas, embora fosse necessário superar a perspectiva central biomédica, e na BNCC não contém tal exposição. Assim, os documentos analisados carecem de mais aprofundamento das formas e dos conteúdos a serem trabalhados.
elaboração de um audiolivro como recurso didático para a educação financeira de alunos com baixa visão
Authors: Lopes Valéria Rosa Farto , Freitas Carlos Cesar Garcia , Oliveira Jáima Pinheiro de
Published: April 2022

O objetivo desse estudo foi criar um recurso didático, em formato de audiolivro, para o ensino da Educação Financeira direcionado a alunos com baixa visão, de modo que atendesse suas demandas e especificidades. Essa produção partiu de uma narrativa fictícia do universo infantil e fez uso de diferentes elementos de sonoplastia. Participaram da pesquisa cinco estudantes, regularmente matriculados em turmas do terceiro ao sétimo anos da rede pública de ensino do estado de São Paulo e que também frequentavam, no contraturno, uma sala de recursos multifuncionais. A criação e a utilização deste recurso didático geraram diferentes possibilidades de leitura, interpretação e apropriação dos conteúdos pelos leitores, tanto para aqueles com deficiência visual, como para os que não possuíam alteração visual.
Terapia cognitivo conductual en el tratamiento de las adicciones a los videojuegos: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Chamba Landy Karla Elizabeth , Pozo Neira Johanna Lucía , Reivan Ortiz Geovanny Genaro
Published: April 2022

El avance tecnológico ha sido muy favorable en diversos ámbitos, sobre todo en el ocio y diversión, debido a la creación de videojuegos y juegos por internet. Las personas que utilizan estas actividades de forma desmedida pueden adquirir una adicción. La Psicología Clínica ha empleado algunas terapias para tratar esta patología, el estudio tiene como objetivo revisar de forma sistemática la evidencia publicada en diferentes revistas científicas sobre el empleo de terapias del enfoque cognitivo conductual en el tratamiento de la adicción a videojuegos. La revisión utilizó los lineamientos de PRISMA y de COCHRANE.  Se encontraron 17 estudios, los cuales se analizaron con la escala POMRF (Psychotherapy Outcome Study Methodology Rating Form) y con la herramienta CONSORT (Consolidated Standards Of Reporting Trials). Los resultados señalan que la utilización de la Terapia Cognitivo Conductual o tratamientos basados en el enfoque cognitivo conductual, son muy eficaces para reducir la adicción a videojuegos y tratar los síntomas que conlleva como depresión, ansiedad, aislamiento social, entre otros.
Deepening Knowledge of Nutrient Dynamics in Coastal Waters
Authors: Meirinawati Hanny , Wahyudi A'an Johan
Published: April 2022

Nutrients are important compounds in waterbodies that regulate primary productivity and phytoplankton growth, the basis of food webs. Increased nutrient concentration has become a serious concern because it causes eutrophication and threatens the sustainability of ecosystems. Eutrophication is the process of nutrient enrichment in water bodies that affects their productivity and decreases water quality. Although information about nutrient distribution, limiting nutrients, and nutrient budgets is important for coastal water management, studies of wide-scale nutrient dynamics in Indonesian waters remain limited. To provide comprehensive data on nutrients, this review summarized the concentrations and compositions of nutrients in coastal waters, compared the limiting nutrients in various coastal waters based on the Redfield ratio, and described the factors affecting nutrient budgets using the database in ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. Curation was performed to summarize the nutrient dynamics in coastal waters. Results showed that nutrient concentration differed in each region due to many factors. Anthropogenic inputs greatly affected nutrients in tropical areas, such as Jakarta Bay (Indonesia). Understanding the quality and characteristics of water can help in managing waterbodies. This study provided knowledge related to nutrient dynamics in Indonesian waters and global biogeochemistry.