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Subsidiary Learning Opportunities for the Sustainability of Early Child Development
Authors: Farzana Begum  , Ambreen Nizar  , Sidra Afzal
Published: September 2024

Dear Sir / Madam
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, the key to a sustainable future is increasingly recognized as nurturing the potential of the youngest members of society.(1). New estimates are that 250 million children (43%) younger than 5 years in low-income and middle-income countries are at risk of not reaching their developmental potential (2). Early child development is the cornerstone upon which a sustainable future is built.(3)
Subsidiary learning opportunities are found in the way a caregiver engages in conversation during mealtime, play, bedtime stories, and the wonder of discovering nature in a walk-through park.(4)
Key Points

Holistic Development: It fosters well-rounded children by encompassing cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, ensuring they are academically proficient and possess crucial life skills like problem-solving, empathy, and resilience.(5).
Early Exposure to Sustainability: this introduces children to sustainability, conservation, and responsible living through activities like gardening, recycling, and exploring nature, fostering an early appreciation for the environment.
Cultural and Social Awareness: A global perspective fosters tolerance, understanding, and empathy towards different cultures and backgrounds.
Parental Engagement: Subsidiary learning opportunities strengthen the bond to provide a stable, nurturing environment for their children’s growth, contributing to their overall development.
Lifelong Learning: Children who are encouraged to explore and ask questions during these years are more likely to become curious, self-motivated learners throughout their lives.

In conclusion, subsidiary learning opportunities are the unsung heroes of early child development, laying the groundwork for sustainable futures.
Rescue therapy with Sofosbuvir /Velpatasvir/ Voxilaprevir in a patient infected with Hepatitis C virus multidrug resistant variant—a much needed option for DAA-treatment failures in Pakistan? A case-report
Authors: Arif Ambreen , Qureshi Huma
Published: September 2024

Primary non-response to the currently available direct acting anti-viral (DAAs) in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) is rare and expected in approximately only 3-4% of the patients. Among the plausible explanations, HCV resistant variant may be one of the causes among the several other viral and host factors implicated in cases who do not achieve cure.
Ever since the approval of licensed DAAs in 2014, focus has been mainly on high cure rates. Hence, significantly less attention has been given to the few difficult to treat cases.
We present, herein, the case of a 50-year old male who had previously failed to respond to the currently available first and second-line DAA treatment and was then approved for a special treatment access programme. According to our knowledge this is the first case-report from Pakistan in favour of the physician’s directive for special treatment access for HCV DAA-experienced patients.
Keywords: Hepatitis C virus, Direct acting anti-virals, Standard of care, Pakistan.
Fezolinetant - a potential alternative to hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women
Authors: Mehmood Hassan , Komal Zulfiqar  , Ahsanat Fatima
Published: September 2024

Dear Editor,
Menopause is a significant milestone in a woman's life, marking the end of the reproductive cycle due to the depletion of all the ovarian follicles. During the transition period leading up to the Final Menstrual Period, women may experience some symptoms, including vasomotor symptoms (VMS), mood changes, sleep disturbances, and bone-related symptoms.(1) Hot flushes, the most common VMS, that  can persist for several minutes to up to 10 years.(1) Currently, Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the standard treatment for VMS; however, recent studies have shown an increased risk of hormone-dependent cancers, such as breast cancer, in the UK associated with the duration and type of HRT used.(2)
A new alternative treatment that has emerged is Fezolinetant, an NK3R antagonist, which has shown the potential to be more effective than HRT for menopausal women. VMS is caused by the loss of thermoregulatory control triggered by menopause events.(3) Fezolinetant has been tested for VMS in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and has shown a significantly reduced  symptoms.(3) A previous four-week study on menopausal women experiencing hot flushes seven times per 24 hours showed a 73% reduction in VMS in those receiving the NK3R antagonist, compared to a 45% reduction in those receiving a placebo.(4) The treatment was well-tolerated, and the compliance was high. Furthermore, the study showed only minor side effects, unrelated to the drug. (4)
Although HRT remains the mainstay of treatment for VMS, some women cannot use this therapy due to contraindications. NK3R antagonists, such as Fezolinetant, have shown great potential in alleviating these symptoms and require further studies for proper implementation. Physicians and institutes need to explore the opportunity of this potential treatment in Pakistan through extensive randomized controlled trials so that this treatment can lead to a significant difference in the lives of women experiencing VMS symptoms during menopause.
Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance in Pakistan
Authors: Sharaf Ali Shah  , Arshad Altaf
Published: September 2024

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are transferred fromperson to person by unsafe sexual contact. Some STIs canalso be transmitted through transfusion of unscreenedblood during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.1
Untreated STIs can lead to serious health consequences,including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) andinfertility, and can complicate pregnancy.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates thatmore than one million infections are transmitted everyday worldwide, and the majority of them areasymptomatic.2 Every year, approximately 400 millionnew STI infections are detected, including the fourtreatable STIs, each of which is curable. These arechlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis.2 Asignificant proportion of people between 15-49 years ageare estimated to have herpes simplex virus (HSV orherpes) infection of the genital area.3 STIs can also lead tolifelong stigma.2 Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can also betransmitted through unsafe sexual contact and lead tocirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.2
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Ratiocination of ratios in endocrinology
Authors: Saptarshi Bhattacharya  , Sunetra Mondal  , Sanjay Kalra
Published: September 2024

Endocrinology is an ever-evolving almanac of science.Precise measurement of hormones and associatedanalytes are necessary to practice endocrine medicine. Asthe endocrine system depends upon feedback and crosstalkbetween various glands and hormones, it makessense to assess ratios or proportions of related hormones.We review the ratiocination, or rationale, of ratios whichhave diagnostic and therapeutic utility in endocrinepraxis.Keywords: Feedback inhibition, hormonal assays,pituitary, thyroid, adrenal.
Role of Surgery in Vestibular Schwannoma following prior Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Authors: Zanib Javed  , Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Published: September 2024

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is widely used for treatingvestibular schwannoma (VS), offering high tumourcontrol rates, especially in small to medium-sizedtumours. However, a subset of patients experiences SRSfailure, requiring subsequent salvage microsurgery (MS).The primary reason for salvage surgery is continuedtumour growth, but other causes include symptomprogression and cystic enlargement. Salvage surgery ismore challenging due to increased tumour adhesion tocritical structures, resulting in higher complication rates,particularly for facial nerve preservation. Studies suggestsubtotal resection may offer better outcomes than grosstotal resection in terms of facial nerve function, thoughtreatment remains complex and outcomes vary.Keywords: Vestibular schwannoma, stereotacticradiosurgery, salvage surgery, facial nerve.
Insight into paraneoplastic vasculitis associated with adenocarcinoma colon on F18-FDG PET-CT
Authors: Ayesha Zubair  , Ahmed Qureshyl  , Aamna Hassan
Published: September 2024

Paraneoplastic vasculitis is a rare entity usually seen in haematological malignancies. Its incidence is even more rarein solid tumours like breast, renal, colon and lung. F-18 FDG PET-CT is commonly used to differentiate betweenactive vasculitis and atherosclerosis in patients with large to medium vessel vasculitis. We present a case ofmoderately differentiated adenocarcinoma colon presenting for the assessment of with paraneoplastic vasculitis.
Keywords: vasculitis, paraneoplastic syndrome, adenocarcinoma colon.
Calorie and nutrient gap analysis of jail menu and nutritional status of the prisoners of District Jail, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Authors: Arshad Muhammad Bilal , Fahad Saleem  , Rao Muhammad Haris
Published: September 2024

Assessment of prisoners’ diet showed that it is deficient in calories as well as in Recommended Daily Allowance values. Caloric value was about 64.9% deficient considering one serving (plate per time) taken. A quantitative-qualitative mixed approach was adopted. Convenient purposive sampling was employed to recruit 112 participants. For quantitative assessment a descriptive cross-sectional study design and semi-structured data collection tool was used, and for qualitative evaluation, caloric and RDA value of different nutrients were calculated and in-depth interviews were conducted. Analysis showed that the diet provided was deficient in caloric and RDA values, thus the prison authority should design a proper strategy to ensure proper nutritional status of prisoners.
Key words: Inmates, Prisoners, Servings, Associated factors, Mal-nutrition.
Health related quality of life and associated factors among patients treated for ischemic heart disease in public sector hospital Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Khan Arshad Nawaz , Sarfraz Masih  , Jawaid Akber Sial  , Aziz Tariq , Nadir Jaseem
Published: September 2024

Objective: To determine the level of health-related quality of life among patients treated for ischemic heart disease in a public-sector tertiary care setting.
Method: The analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2021 at two tertiary care hospitals in Karachi after approval from the ethics review boards of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Dow University of Health Sciences, and comprised patients of either gender treated for ischemic heart disease after being diagnosed within the preceding year who were coming for follow-up in the outpatient department. Data was collected using the short version of the World Health Organisation quality of life tool. Association of socio-demographic and clinical variables with health-related quality of life was explored. Data was analysed using SPSS 21.
Results: Of the 300 patients aged 25-85 years, 212(70.7%) were males and 88(29.3%) were females. The mean total quality of life score was 6.1+/-1.4, while mean general health was 52.6+/-10.5. The lowest score among quality of life subscales was for environmental 44.7+/-15.1, while the highest score was for psychological 60.1+/-10.7 domains. Quality of life was significantly associated with patients’ age, education, comorbidities, marital status, monthly income, body mass index, activities of daily living and smoking status (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Ischemic heart disease patients had average health-related quality of life in all domains, but showed low quality of life in the environmental domain.
Key Words: Health-related quality of life, Cardiovascular diseases, QOL, Quality of life, Ischemic heart disease, Coronary artery disease.
Monkeypox in Pakistan-First case report
Authors: Akhtar Nasim
Published: September 2024

Monkeypox (mpox) is an uncommon zoonotic contagious viral ailment, resulting from the poxvirus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, and a characteristic rash. There is no specific treatment, and only a limited number of antiviral drugs and vaccines are available. Employing stringent contact and respiratory precautions is essential to curb disease transmission.
Till April 17, 2023, no mpox cases have been reported from Pakistan. Here we present the case of a 41-year-old male with a travel history to Saudi Arabia and a week-long history of multiple nodular and pustular eruptions on various parts of the body. It is essential to emphasise that due to its infrequency, a high index of clinical suspicion is imperative in facilitating an accurate diagnosis.
Keywords: mpox, MPXV, Pakistan, Travel history. Orthopoxvirus. Vaccine.
Griuvimų prevencijai taikomų intervencijų veiksmingumas
Authors: Vincentas Liuima  , Algimanta Karanevskytė-Buckiūnienė  , Jonė Jaselionienė
Published: September 2024

Tikslas – apžvelgti griuvimų prevencijai taikomų intervencijų veiksmingumo vertinimo rezultatus.
Tyrimo medžiaga ir metodai. Tyrimų paieška buvo vykdoma duomenų bazėje PubMed. Bibliografiniams įrašams tvarkyti naudota programa Zotero. Į apžvalgą įtraukti viso teksto moksliniai straipsniai, publikuoti anglų kalba 2013−2023 m.
Rezultatai. Į vertinimą įtrauktos 9 publikacijos, kuriose vertintas griuvimų prevencijai taikomų intervencijų veiksmingumas. Į vertinimą įtraukti 2 randomizuoti kontroliuojamieji tyrimai (RCT), 6 sisteminės apžvalgos (SA) bei 1 klinikinis ir stebėjimo tyrimas. Publikacijų rezultatai analizuoti pagal intervencijos taikymo vietą: aktyvaus gydymo asmens sveikatos priežiūros įstaigos, slaugos ir senelių globos namai, asmens sveikatos priežiūros įstaigų pediatrijos skyriai ir stacionarinės psichikos sveikatos priežiūros įstaigos.
Apibendrinimas. Pacientų ir (ar) sveikatos priežiūros specialistų mokymas yra veiksminga priemonė siekiant sumažinti griuvimų riziką sveikatos priežiūros įstaigose, tačiau kompleksinės intervencijos taip pat svarbios siekiant užkirsti kelią griuvimų rizikai. Nors ir trūksta tvirtų mokslinių įrodymų, svarbu taikyti pacientų rizikos vertinimą, laikytis pacientų saugos principų, kurti saugią aplinką, taikyti pagalbines priemones.
Hu Gengshen’s Translation Approach on TCM Terminology Translation
Authors: Hongli Feng , Terng Hoe Foo , Hui Leow Min , Shuang Goh Chin
Published: September 2024

Accurate terminology translation is crucial for the global dissemination and comprehension of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This study addresses the pressing issue of inconsistent TCM terminology, which has led to significant confusion and misinterpretation among scholars and practitioners worldwide. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of Hu Gengshen’s theoretical framework in ensuring precise and culturally appropriate translations of TCM diagnostic method terms. Hu Gengshen’s framework emphasizes three essential dimensions of translation: communicative, linguistic, and cultural. The communicative dimension focuses on aligning translations with the target audience’s linguistic norms, ensuring the translated terms are accessible and understandable. The linguistic dimension preserves the original structure and style of TCM terminology while adapting it to the target language, maintaining technical accuracy. The cultural dimension guarantees that translations respect and reflect the original cultural context, enhancing cultural sensitivity and relevance. This study employs Hu Gengshen’s framework to assess translations from authoritative TCM sources. The analysis reveals that 146 out of 152 evaluated terms meet the rigorous standards set by the framework across all three dimensions. This finding demonstrates the framework’s effectiveness in producing accurate and culturally sensitive translations. The implications of this research are significant. By validating Hu Gengshen’s framework, the study provides a practical tool for improving the clarity and precision of TCM terminology in international academic and clinical contexts. This enhancement facilitates better global engagement with TCM practices, bridging communication gaps and fostering a deeper understanding of TCM principles and methodologies. The study highlights the framework’s value in addressing translation challenges and advancing the global dissemination of TCM.
Systematic Literature Review on Adaptation of Infographic and Acceptance Factors
Rise of Organizational Spirituality in the New Normal: A Phenomenology through the Lens of HEI Leaders
Authors: Duterte Junard P.
Published: September 2024

This study explored the lived experiences of college leaders at Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) regarding organizational spirituality in the new normal. Using a phenomenological approach, five participants were selected through purposive sampling, and their responses were gathered through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The data, analyzed using the modified Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method, revealed four key themes: alignment of personal and institutional values, self-care and spiritual practices, fostering a supportive and harmonious environment, and reflection and mindful leadership. The findings showed that these leaders consciously aligned their values with the college’s culture, engaged in spiritual practices to enhance their well-being, and promoted a supportive organizational environment. These practices contributed to a reflective and mindful approach to leadership, which was essential in navigating the challenges of the new normal. The study’s implications suggested that higher education institutions should support leaders in aligning their values with organizational culture, encourage spiritual practices, and foster environments that enhance well-being. The study also contributed to the literature on spiritual leadership by focusing on leaders’ personal experiences, offering new insights into the role of spirituality in leadership. However, the study’s small sample size from a single institution limited its generalizability, and future research should include larger, more diverse samples. This study underscored the significance of spirituality in effective, compassionate, and resilient leadership in higher education.
Alternativas de manejo integrado de Leucoptera coffeella (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) en el cultivo de café
Authors: Collantes - González Rubén Darío , Castro Karina , Sánchez-González Esteban
Published: September 2024

El minador de hojas Leucoptera (Perileucoptera) coffeella (Guérin-Méneville, 1842) (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae), es una de las principales plagas insectiles que afectan al cultivo del café, el cual es un rubro estratégico para la sostenibilidad de los agroecosistemas productivos en los aspectos social, económico y ambiental. El presente documento es una revisión sistemática sobre este insecto, abordando temas de interés como la clasificación taxonómica, principales caracteres de diagnóstico y alternativas de manejo integrado de la plaga (MIP), que pueden implementarse para reducir los potenciales daños de la misma en el cultivo; que van desde el control cultural, control biológico, control etológico y control químico. Para ello, se consultó más de 50 documentos especializados, teniendo como criterios de selección que hayan sido generados principalmente durante los últimos 10 años y que guarden relación con la temática del presente escrito. Entre aspectos importantes a considerar dentro de las estrategias de MIP para L. coffeella, se tienen: i) Utilizar trampas con feromonas para el monitoreo y control de la plaga; ii) Labores culturales como el manejo de la cobertura vegetal y la poda sanitaria en el cafetal; iii) Uso racional de insecticidas sintéticos y la posible aplicación de insecticidas de origen botánico para prevenir impactos negativos en la biota funcional benéfica y favorecer los factores naturales de mortalidad de la plaga; iv) Estudiar los factores climáticos que favorecen las condiciones de desarrollo del insecto, más aún frente al cambio climático; v) Utilizar cultivares resistentes a L. coffeella y otros problemas fitosanitarios del cultivo.
Estudio etnobotánico de la diversidad de plantas medicinales de la zona de Satipo, Perú
Authors: Alomia - Lucero José Manuel , Romero - Alva Milmer Elias , Quispe -Concepción Pendula , Roland - Jacobsen Christina
Published: September 2024

La zona de Satipo se caracteriza por su biodiversidad y riqueza cultural en plantas medicinales, por ello se ha propuesto recoger información etnobotánica de las plantas medicinales que usan los pobladores, tanto colonos como nativos. Se ha recolectado información mediante entrevista a los pobladores del campo que cuentan con plantas medicinales y las usan, lo que comprueba su efecto en la curación de sus males. Se utilizó entrevistas de campo a los pobladores de los alrededores de la ciudad de estudio. Se ha encontrado 68 especies de plantas medicinales de uso popular, clasificadas en 36 familias botánicas, 60 géneros con la descripción y el modo de uso de cada una de ellas. Se ha encontrado 13 categorías medicinales más usadas, de las cuales 43 especies tienen que ver con el sistema digestivo; 32 con el sistema urinario: nueve con las infecciones, seis con el cáncer, cinco con los oxidantes y cinco con las inflamaciones. Las familias más abundantes son las asteráceas con ocho especies, las euforbiáceas con seis, las solanáceas con seis y las urticáceas con cuatro, los demás tienen menos de tres. El 86,76% son herbáceas y el resto arbóreo; el 76,47% son plantas nativas y el resto introducido; el 64,71% son silvestres y el resto cultivado. Las hojas son los órganos más usados y la cocción es el método de preparación más utilizado.
Anthropologie argentine
Authors: Guber Rosana
Published: September 2024

Argentine Anthropology is a discipline of disciplines—sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, ethnohistory, folklore and ethnology, biological anthropology and forensic anthropology—whose first academic exponents date back to the end of the 19th century. It accompanied studies in the United States and Western and Central Europe and developed in close relationship with the institutions of the Argentine State, particularly educational, military and those dedicated to population policies and territorial definition. It was characterized by applying to a country that exported temperate products, with little need for intensive and slave labour, with repeated state intervention to the University system, and with an extensive overseas immigrant population. After a relatively conservative period, anthropology became one of the most innovative and reference disciplines in the Argentine social sciences.
Level of Awareness of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Among Communities in Kilifi and Marsabit Counties in Kenya
Authors: Omufwoko Tobias M. , Odongo Alfred O. , Karama Mohamed
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This study examined determinants of major interventional factors on community-led total sanitation to deliver open defecation-free societies and improve Health and well-being among the selected population in Kilifi and Marsabit in Kenya.
Methodology: The study methodology included a comparative cross-sectional study of the two diverse study populations. Eight hundred and eleven participants were recruited for the data collection phase of the study. A multistage sampling procedure was used to sample the villages and the households. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS tool version 26.0. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the different regional CLTS uptake. Inferential statistics, including multivariate logistic regression, were used to determine associations between variables.
Findings: The study found a significant statistical association between households with household heads having good handwashing awareness (A.O.R=2.459, p=0.002) and CLTS awareness (A.O.R=4.317, p=0.022) were statistically associated with owning a sanitation facility. The results show that the CLTS program is effective and has positively impacted sanitation status, such as reducing open defecation levels in Kilifi and Marsabit.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: CLTS focuses on the behavioral change needed to ensure real and sustainable improvements—investing in community mobilization instead of hardware and shifting the focus from toilet construction for individual households to the creation of open defecation-free villages. It raises awareness that even if a minority of people continue to defecate in the open, everyone is at risk of disease
Impact of AI Applications on Corporate Financial Reporting Quality: Evidence from UAE Corporations
Authors: Abdalla Mohammed Ayman , Khan Faisal , Alhag Mohammed Ali , Abdelbagi Abdalla Yousif , Abd Alla Mohammed Anwer , Ahmad Zaki
Published: September 2024

The research aims to identify the use of artificial intelligence applications as a pivotal technology to improve the quality of financial reports in UAE Corporations, as these applications help process and analyze data quickly and accurately. the problem of the study was the lack of confidence and credibility in the quality of financial reports in Corporations through some fictitious transactions that can affect the profits or losses of those Corporations. due to the effective role provided by artificial intelligence systems in the massive and rapid analysis of data, it was necessary to use these applications and employ them to enhance confidence in financial reports and achieve their quality, the study used Partial least squares (PLS) software in the analysis of the study came to the following conclusions: There is a statistically significant relationship between the use of artificial intelligence applications (AIA) and the quality of financial reporting (QFR) in UAE business Corporations, The study also came up with the following recommendations: The need to highlight the importance of artificial intelligence applications in business Corporations within the UAE, by developing the role of their applications in carrying out various routine and complex tasks and activities
PENGARUH METODE CERAMAH DAN MEDIA SLIDE TENTANG LESBIAN, GAY, BISEKSUAL DAN TRANSGENDER TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP SISWA DI SMP X TAHUN 2023
Authors: Alifa Syarrofa Marwah
Published: September 2024

Perilaku Lesbian, Gay, Biseksual dan Transgender (LGBT) merupakan perilaku yang menyimpang dan bisa sampai dilakukan oleh usia remaja, berdasarkan Susanti et. al, (2020) remaja yang hidup dilingkungan asrama dengan kawan sejenis memberikan kemungkinan terjadinya LGBT karena pada masa ini perkembangan seks yang dominan. Didapatkan data bahwa terdapat 51,03% kelompok usia remaja berperilaku LGBT. Dengan adanya hal tersebut maka, pendidikan kesehatan sangat diperlukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap positif tentang LGBT bagi remaja. Metode ceramah dalam pendidikan kesehatan sangat diperlukan karena mempunyai keunggulan dalam penyampaian informasi secara cepat kepada kelompok sasaran yang cukup besar dan dapat berinteraksi secara langsung dengan penyuluh. Media yang efektif digunakan yaitu media slide karena bermanfaat untuk merangsang minat sasaran, mengatasi sikap pasif sasaran,dapat memberikan rangsangan, mendorong keinginan sasaran untuk mengetahui dan mendalami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan dengan Metode Ceramah dan Media Slide tentang LGBT terhadap Pengetahuan dan Sikap siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Quasi-Experiment, dengan rancangan one group pre test-post test. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah siswa aktif kelas VIII SMP X dengan jumlah 187 siswa, dan sampel yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi yaitu sebanyak 39 siswa. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner, dianalisis menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa p value pada pengetahuan dan sikap siswa sebesar 0.000 < ɑ (0,05) yang artinya terdapat pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan dengan metode ceramah dan media slide tentang LGBT. Peneliti berharap, penelitian ini dapat lebih meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikapnya mengenai Lesbian, Gay, Biseksual dan Transgender yang diperoleh dari sumber informasi yang terpercaya terutama pada sumber informasi berupa internet.
Panorama das Ações Afirmativas no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina: entre conflitos e conquistas
Authors: Lins de Souza Fernandes Jéssica , Souza Gaudio Eduarda , Dos Passos Joana Célia
Published: September 2024

As Ações Afirmativas (AA) são um conjunto de políticas, ações e estratégias destinadas a reparar desigualdades reproduzidas aos grupos historicamente discriminados por raça, gênero, deficiências, etnia, classe, etc. Após 20 anos da primeira iniciativa de AA no Ensino Superior, estas vão se consolidando como política de Estado, em consonância direta com as reivindicações de Movimentos Sociais Negros. Neste contexto, este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar um panorama sobre a política de AA na Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (PPGE/UFSC), apresentando um breve histórico da implementação e de seus conflitos. Para a realização do estudo, optou-se pela leitura e análise dos editais de seleção, das atas de reuniões de colegiado e dos dados de inscrições, elencando critérios como público-alvo da reserva de vagas, presença de bancas de validação, notas de corte definidas para vagas reservadas e de ampla concorrência, oferta e prioridade de bolsas e demais políticas de permanência ao público atendido pelas AA. Os resultados apontam que o processo de implementação da política de AA é permeado por tensões, disputas e negociações que se explicitam na cultura acadêmica a partir das definições epistemológicas, das relações sócio-raciais e do racismo estrutural. Destacamos, ainda, a queda do número de estudantes autodeclaradas/os negras/os em relação aos anos anteriores à política, em consequência do agrupamento de pretas/os e pardas/os não mais somente como categoria de pertencimento racial, mas também como reivindicação do direito ao acesso pela reserva de vagas.
A formação docente sob o enfoque da Abordagem do Ciclo de Políticas
Authors: Borges Rodrigues Carla Ireni , de Lima Pinheiro Fernanda , Da Silva Cutruneo Ceschini Mayra , Maria Billig Mello Elena
Published: September 2024

Com o presente artigo buscou-se trazer reflexões e contribuições teóricas sobre a formação docente a partir do enfoque da Abordagem do Ciclo de Políticas (ACP). Tal objetivo procura responder à problemática sobre a existência de um potencial transformador da formação docente, com base no imbricamento entre a formação e a análise das políticas educacionais. Como caminho metodológico, foram aproximadas duas pesquisas das autoras sobre Educação Básica, com convergência principal entre ambas, o destaque à formação docente. A partir deste exercício inicial, foi percorrido um trilho teórico-reflexivo sobre a formação docente, a ACP e a confluência mobilizadora de seu entrelaçamento. A aproximação entre as políticas educacionais e a formação docente pode proporcionar a ampliação do campo de visão de toda reflexão pedagógica. Tal formação, com potencial transformador, não pode prescindir da análise das políticas públicas para a educação. Como possibilidade de conclusão, são indicados possíveis tecituras e trilhos. Os trilhos demonstram um caminho transitável para as problematizações a respeito das políticas para a formação de professores no Brasil. O exercício reflexivo proposto arvora a necessidade, e possibilidade, de se abandonar a ingenuidade e pensar a educação e seus complexos processos criticamente. Igualmente, demonstra que é viável criar espaços em que seja possível tomar distância e alçar posicionamento, demarcando presença e território. Ainda, na convergência de todas as aproximações reflexivas, registra-se, com esperança, que é possível ver e criar brechas, mesmo em tempos complexos. Há braços para estender, unir e erguer trincheiras de resistência nessa tecitura de mãos e ideais.
Herramientas antirracistas en la materia de derecho indígena de la UNAM
Authors: Avendaño Villafuerte Elia
Published: September 2024

Se presentan los contenidos de la curricula para impartir la asignatura "Derecho Indígena" en la Facultad de Derecho de la UNAM con un enfoque antirracista a través de analizar diversas posturas multidisciplinarias que han estudiado a los pueblos indígenas y su relación con el sistema jurídico mexicano. Las normas se abordan desde la perspectiva de los derechos humanos con la finalidad de ampliar el panorama de las y los estudiantes de derecho a través de su participación. Se utiliza la guía de la igualdad sustantiva como una herramienta del derecho y los conceptos derivados de la discriminacion, contenidos en las normas jurídicas, para contar con elementos para proponer acciones antirracistas. La materia está organizada a través de módulos a partir del contexto estadístico y normativo histórico sobre el reconocimiento de la diversidad cultural de la nación mexicana; contenidos teóricos, metodológicos, normativos y de análisis de casos a través de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y negros afromexicanos. La experiencia docente ha sido implementada desde 2022. Al inicio cada estudiante de 6o semestre ingresa con información inexacta sobre el tema e incluso con prejuicios normalizados y elige un tema para realizar su investigación a partir del análisis de un caso concreto durante del semestre, su resultado es más informado y acorde a los aspectos que le interesan, presentado en un ensayo para aprobar la materia. Se trata de contribuir a la formación de nuevas generaciones con un perfil multidisciplinar para transformar su entorno sin esencializar las identidades culturales diversas.
Radicalizing Clinical Trial Ethics through Partnership: Limitations and Strategies for Change
Authors: Johnson Brooke Danielle Daggao
Published: September 2024

Clinical trials are crucial in developing safe medical treatments and combating diseases. However, the ethical considerations surrounding research involving human subjects have been an ongoing topic of debate. Existing ethical policies aim to ensure the accuracy of research findings and protect the well-being of participants. Nevertheless, these policies have been rooted in Western scientific and medical systems, which historically exploited communities for the benefit of privileged individuals and capital accumulation, perpetuating domination and settler colonialism. While ethical policies alone cannot erase these harmful legacies, they have globally failed at holding researchers, companies, and institutions accountable for their impact on communities. This failure has led to exploitation and unintended harm in disenfranchised communities with under-resourced health systems and limited access to healthcare resources. To address these challenges, this literature review proposes integrating stricter regulations, transparent disclosure of trial results, and comprehensive post-trial care. Additionally, it advocates for including community partnerships in clinical trial ethics policies to prioritize community needs and promote accountability. By examining qualitative studies on the perspectives of patients, researchers, and clinicians involved in clinical trials, as well as the current state of clinical trial ethics policies, this paper suggests a partnership-based approach that can facilitate the development of new treatments while addressing historical legacies of exploitation and harm in disenfranchised communities worldwide.
"Fit for Entry": Researching and Remembering the 1917 Gasoline Bath Riots at the U.S.-Mexico Border through Theatre
Authors: Paez Joshua
Published: September 2024

This research focuses on and serves as the foundation for the creation of a theatrical world, supporting the play’s structural narrative to raise awareness of a historical event and to spotlight historically silenced and suppressed voices of color. The gasoline baths occurred at the El Paso, Texas border in 1917 when Mexicans were inhumanely disinfected with toxic chemicals as they sought entrance into the U.S. as a result of discriminatory beliefs and practices. Primary research will include published articles and books, focusing on the event that will serve as source material for the play developmental process. Secondary research efforts will include U.S. immigration policies of the time as well as identifying key historical figures. Carmelita Torres, a central figure in the event, will serve as the main protagonist and voice of the play. The narrative will showcase her advocacy for her community as well as demonstrate the gender bias role of women. Ultimately, this play intends to serve as a catalyst for change, creating a space for conversation, empathy, and transformation to awaken an audience towards moral and social action.
Examining Instructional Approaches to Foster Soft Skills among Information Technology Undergraduates in Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya
Authors: Anne Njogu Wachira  , Peter Koros, PhD  , Anne Kanga, PhD
Published: September 2024

Abstract: This study examines the pedagogical methods meant to improve soft skill acquisition and development in information technology undergraduates in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. Utilizing a sequential mixed-methods design, the research adopted a two-stage cluster sampling where 10 universities were selected from a total of 31 within the region, representing 5 private and 5 public institutions. Thereafter, 1,143 undergraduate IT students were randomly sampled from an overall population of 3,814 enrolled students, while professors and IT technicians were purposively selected for qualitative interviews. Quantitative data in this respect were collected by using semi-structured questionnaires, capturing the points of view of stakeholders on perceived improvement in soft skills. Although the modern-day job markets require graduates with soft and non-cognitive skills, employers have nonetheless complained about the lack of such competencies among university graduates concerning aspects such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. This study was based on Vygotsky's social constructivism theory and investigated the development of soft skills among students taking a Bachelor of Information Technology at selected universities within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. The results have indicated that modern learning methods support the development and acquisition of soft skills aptly. The programs for soft-skill are adequate and frequent training which impacts performance in other disciplines. Signs were proving that there was significant enhancement regarding interpersonal and cognitive competencies of the students as a result of collaborative projects, problem-solving in real life, and reflective practices. It also stresses that educational institutions need to orient themselves more toward interactive and practical teaching methods to better prepare IT graduates for the challenges of a modern workforce.
SME collaboration models for accelerating clean energy innovations: Insights from emerging market economies
Authors: Oluwatobi Timothy Soyombo  , Olusegun Gbenga Odunaiya  , Kehinde Mobolaji Abioye  , Adams Gbolahan Adeleke
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the critical role of collaboration between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in accelerating clean energy innovation in emerging markets. It reviews various collaboration models, including strategic partnerships, incubation and acceleration programs, supply chain integration, and joint research and development (R&D), highlighting their impact on technology development and commercialization. The paper also examines the specific challenges SMEs and startups face, such as funding limitations, intellectual property (IP) concerns, and market access barriers, and analyzes the opportunities presented by new trends like digital platforms, impact investment, and public-private partnerships. The findings emphasize that collaborative efforts are essential for fostering sustainable growth and enabling the successful deployment of clean energy technologies in emerging markets. The paper concludes by discussing future directions and the importance of continued cooperation, supported by favorable policies and regulatory frameworks, in driving the clean energy transition.
Keywords:  Clean Energy Innovation, SME-Startup Collaboration, Emerging Markets, Sustainable Growth, Commercialization.
Educación y Políticas Inclusivas como motor del Desarrollo Sostenible
Authors: Ostos Ortiz Olga Lucia , Rojas Rios Alberto
Published: September 2024

This issue of our scientific journal invites our readers to reflect on how collaboration across disciplines and the application of emerging technologies can accelerate progress toward a more equitable and sustainable future. Through innovation and commitment to the principles of social justice and sustainability, we can build a world that benefits present and future generations.
Expresiones Artísticas Resilientes: Un Retrato Cultural de los programas de desarrollo con enfoque Territorial en Colombia
Authors: Hernández Cortés Andrea , Chaparro Pedraza Aura Patricia
Published: September 2024

Objective. To review and analyze the experiences of knowledgeable people, artists and cultural managers who are part of the development programs with a territorial approach (PDET) in Colombia, highlighting their expressive experiences and their relationship with the territory. Methodology. Documentary review, identification, characterization and registration of experiences and artistic processes in the family and community environment, as well as; creation and training, production, management, artistic circulation and legacy in different expressions such as music, dance, literature, theater and plastic arts. Results. The importance of recognizing and supporting the cultural contributions of these territories and the need to allocate resources to strengthen the processes of artistic production and circulation, generating a reflective and critical perspective on culture as an agent of change in the communities is emphasized. Conclusion. Public policies and programs are required to promote the integral development of these territories, recognizing art and culture as fundamental pillars for the construction of a lasting and sustainable peace. It is hoped that this work will contribute to make visible and enhance the transforming role of art in contexts of vulnerability, and that it will serve as a starting point for future research and interventions in this field.
Balance de la política pública de inteligencia artificial y transformación digital (2019-2024)
Authors: Vargas Aguirre Camilo
Published: September 2024

Objetivo. Revisar los contenidos y la implementación del CONPES 3975 de 2019 sobre inteligencia artificial (IA) y otras iniciativas de política pública orientadas a la transformación digital. Metodología. Se propone un esquema de evaluación de políticas públicas basado en las recomendaciones de la autoevaluación país de la CAF (2024) y en una revisión de las metodologías de evaluación utilizadas en Colombia. Resultados. La discusión sobre políticas públicas en inteligencia artificial y transformación digital, así como el papel del Estado en su adopción, se ha centrado en la pertinencia de un esquema de regulación nacional. En el ámbito académico, se debate la regulación del uso y despliegue de sistemas de decisión automatizada (SDA) por parte de entidades estatales a nivel nacional, local y en la rama judicial. Sin embargo, se ha prestado poca atención a los instrumentos y mecanismos de seguimiento de las políticas públicas ya existentes en IA y transformación digital, que han posicionado a Colombia como un país pionero en estas áreas. La falta de evaluación, continuidad y mejora de estas políticas pone en riesgo este liderazgo. Conclusión. Se identificó que el país cuenta con herramientas normativas, implementaciones y mecanismos de seguimiento efectivos, aunque también se evidencia una falta de continuidad en el desarrollo de políticas públicas de IA y transformación digital. Se propone una agenda de evaluación que aborde esta deficiencia.
Alterações visuais em paciente tratada com citrato de clomifeno para estimulação ovariana: relato de caso
Authors: Monteiro Plácido Kamilla , Fonseca Roller Barcelos Mariana , Zavattiero Tierno Natalia Ivet , Noleto Lima Leilane Gabriele
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: descrever o caso de uma paciente de 39 anos em acompanhamento com a reprodução assistida que apresentou alterações visuais iniciadas após dois dias do uso do citrato de clomifeno. Método: estudo observacional e descritivo, do tipo relato de caso, acerca de uma paciente que apresentou efeitos colaterais após iniciar o citrato de clomifeno para estimulação ovariana. Resultado: o citrato de clomifeno é frequentemente usado como tratamento em mulheres ovulatórias e anovulatórias. Como qualquer droga, pode apresentar efeitos colaterais e as alterações visuais são, dentre eles, as menos comuns. Conclusão: os distúrbios visuais experimentados por uma pequena porcentagem de pacientes durante o uso da medicação podem representar uma séria complicação.
An Assessment of the Existing Structure of Water Service Provision System and Water Security in Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Ogaro Lugard Kaunda , Omuterema Stanley , Neyole Edward
Published: September 2024

Accessing clean water and sanitation is a constant challenge for urban residents in informal settlements and marginal areas. For most residents, informal local water and sanitation service providers meet these basic needs. These local entrepreneurs or enterprises provide services paid for directly by the clients. They are not planned, authorized, supervised, or acknowledged by the formal authorities as part of the official system. These services include water tankers, bottled water delivery, provision and management of shared or community latrines, unregistered pit emptying, container-based sanitation, or piped water to a private household or shared tap. These informal service providers, or intermediaries, have emerged in response to a significant essential service gap. Since the unstructured nature of water provision in Nairobi County is a major problem that needs to be addressed, this study evaluated the structure of the system of water service provision that is in existence in Nairobi County. The study utilized descriptive research design. The research was informed by the systems theory. Target population for the study consisted of households from the informal settlements and other water related stakeholders. Data was collected from a sample of 388 households from nine slums in 12 sub-counties derived through simple random sampling. Household questionnaires were used to collect data. The data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings from this study indicated that 51.0% of the respondents had no water service structure, 8.7% had basic structure, 2.9% had intermediate structure, and 37.5% of the respondents had full water service structure. It was also established that, water structure had a significant relationship with availability, access and quality. Examined, against sub-counties, there was a significant influence between water structure and the sub-counties. Based on the findings, the study concludes that, provision of infrastructure alone may not lead to household water security and recommends that while planning the development of a water supply system structures (production, treatment, storage and distribution), the decision should be based on whether the investment will improve availability, access, quantity, quality, affordability and reliability of service. Accordingly, this decision should help inform the investment by policy makers to ensure water security.