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Research on the Improvement of Green Slow Traffic System under the Guidance of "Healthy City"
Authors: Xian Tong
Published: August 2024

The rapid transformation of the world has changed the way people live. The level of urbanization is being saliently improved, material and civilization is becoming more and more abundant as well. Motor vehicles have reshaped our lifestyle. The mobile traffic-dominated planning thoughts has contributed to various problems such as disorder spread of cities, traffic congestion, aggravation of resource energy consumption, inclined allocation of social resources, and deterioration of urban health. In the evolution of urban slow traffic network in China, there are some problems such as the scale imbalance and the lack of humanistic care. In the situation of global low-carbon economic development, green travel and low-carbon transportation have been widely concerned. As a people-oriented, harmonious and low-carbon traditional green travel mode in the urban transportation system, slow traffic has once again become the focus of research. This paper will demonstrate the necessity of the development in slow traffic system under the concept of healthy city, combined with the current development status of slow traffic. The characteristics of green slow traffic system are analyzed from two aspects of goal-oriented (slow traffic subject) and demand-oriented (slow traffic activity). Then this paper will point out the problems existing in the current slow traffic and summarize the theoretical basis for improving the slow traffic environment. The strategic framework of improving the slow traffic system is constructed from the aspect of urban planning to promote healthy urban construction.
Boosting bike-commuting through active co-design
Authors: Cooper Christina
Published: August 2024

In Kolding, the Mobility Plan 2023-2025 aims to lower the use of cars within a 5 km city centre range from 52% to 34% and similarly for the 10 km range. As more bicycle paths and recreational pedestrian corridors are not enough to ensure a significant reduction of shorter car trips, much of the reduction needs to come from citizen’s behaviour change.
Reclaiming the university for the public good: Experiments and futures in co-operative higher education, Editors: Noble, M. and Ross, C., Palgrave Macmillan, London, hardback, ISBN 978-3-030-21624-5, 291 pp
Authors: Jones Bill
Published: August 2024

Book Reviewed by Bill Jones.
Global lokalisering
Authors: Marcus Gustaf
Published: August 2024

Global localization. Google Earth and the experience of place attachment in GeoGuessr, Houellebecq and Darrieussecq
The purpose of this article is to analyze literary texts and other cultural practices that relate to or use content from Google Earth and, more generally, to outline what I call a contemporary glocal experience of place. The article discusses the browser game GeoGuessr and the interactive music video “The Wilderness Downtown” by Arcade Fire, along with the novel La Mer à l’envers by Marie Darrieussecq, and different works, including photographs and poems, by Michel Houellebecq. In all these instances, the transmissions, slippages, and tensions between a situated and embodied experience of place and global technological systems play a prominent role.
The article shows how GeoGuessr and “The Wilderness Downtown” explore this tension from opposite points of departure: while the game fosters a sense of place within locales that are essentially unknown to the player, the music video integrates images from places that are related to the viewer’s personal memories into an otherwise impersonal animated video. In turn, Darrieussecq’s novel combines and narrativizes these opposing perspectives. Here, Calais represents a globalized space that can only be understood through glocalizing technologies, such as geoposititioning and interactive mapping. But Clève, the hometown of the protagonist, becomes unmoored through the same interaction with these technologies. Finally, the article highlights the “Houellebecq perspective” in novels, poems, and photographs. In these recurring scenes, the world is seen from above (through satellite imagery, on maps, or through airplanes windows). They revolve around the tension between the aerial view and the “horizon structure”, which permits the subject to place itself in the world and in relation to others.
The Influence of Cryogenic Treatment on the Tribological Properties of Tungsten Carbide
Authors: Khan Rafe Aziz , Kolhapure K. B.
Published: August 2024

Improvement in wear resistance and hardness of cutting tool material is one of the most critical challenges in machining operations. This issue can be addressed by enhancing wear resistance and hardness through cryogenic treatment of tungsten carbide. This study investigates the effect of different soaking periods during cryogenic treatment on commercially available tungsten carbide. Experiments were conducted at a temperature of 88K with varying soaking periods of 8 hours, 20 hours, 24 hours, and 30 hours. To quantify and confirm the impact of different soaking periods on hardness and wear resistance, Rockwell hardness measurements and weight loss during wear tests were performed. The results indicate a significant decrease in weight loss for the sample soaked for 8 hours compared to other soaking periods, although there was no change in bulk hardness. The reduced weight loss during the sliding wear test suggests that cryogenically treated tungsten carbide exhibits improved wear resistance due to an increased population density of carbides. Microstructural analysis of the worn surface reveals the mechanism behind the enhanced mechanical properties. Key Words: Cryogenics, dct, sct, microstructure, soaking period, tool life.
Review of a Study on the Effect of Sars on Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Haokip Hatneiching , Saikia Prasurjya , Tabom Rei
Published: August 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is among the major global public health issues. According to recent projections, a continued rise in DM prevalence is expected in the following decades. The research has shown that DM is associated with poorer outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, there is growing evidence suggesting that COVID-19 is associated with new-onset DM type 1 and type 2. This review aims to summarize the SARS effects the Diabetes Mellitus Patients. Increased risk of poorer COVID- 19 outcomes (mechanical ventilation, death) was noted in persons with new-onset DM following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Studies investigating risk factors for SARS on Diabetes Mellitus in COVID-19 patients showed that severe disease, age, ethnicity, ventilation, and smoking habits were associated with DM occurrence. The information summarized in this review presents a valuable source of evidence for healthcare policymakers and healthcare workers in the effort of planning prevention measures for Diabetes Mellitus after SARS-CoV-2 infection and the timely identification and appropriate treatment of patients with Corona Virus who could be at greater risk for new-ones.
Forecasting Onion Production in India Using Arima Models: A Research Study
Authors:   School of Engineering & Technology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, SAMEERABANU Dr. P
Published: August 2024

This study explores the application of ARIMA (AutoRegressive Integrated Moving Average) models for forecasting onion production in India. Accurate forecasting of agricultural production is essential for effective planning and decision-making in the agricultural sector. ARIMA models, which integrate autoregression, differencing, and moving average components, offer a robust methodology for time series forecasting. This study aims to explore the application of ARIMA models in forecasting onion production in India. By utilizing historical production data, the study will identify suitable ARIMA parameters and evaluate the model’s effectiveness in predicting future production levels. Use the fitted model to forecast future onion production. Evaluate the model's performance using metrics like Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Squared Error (MSE), or Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE).The goal is to provide insights that can help stabilize onion supply and contribute to better planning and decision- making within the agricultural sector. Keywords: ARIMA,MAE,RMSE,MSE,SPSS
Internet of Things-enhanced blockchain technology: an overview of advancements and prospects
Authors: Hammad Atheer Alaa
Published: August 2024

Through a systematic review of the literature, this study provides a comprehensive summary of the latest findings on the acceptance and application of blockchain technology in supply chain management. It was founded on a comprehensive analysis of thirty studies published in prestigious journals. The need for secure, decentralized AI systems to thwart potential cyberattacks is growing as AI is increasingly used in cybersecurity. The ideal choice for enhancing the security and privacy of AI systems is blockchain technology (BT), due to its immutable and decentralized data storage properties. This comprehensive literature review focuses on the integration of decentralized IT with cybersecurity. It provides a comprehensive BT and IoT cybersecurity taxonomy to get you started. This work contributes to a more sophisticated understanding of the integration between BT and IoT by demonstrating compelling results that highlight the benefits of these connections for cybersecurity. These findings are coupled with the potential cybersecurity advantages and difficulties of IoT. It also addresses the beneficial uses of blockchain-enabled IoT to solve cybersecurity problems. Finally, this paper addresses future directions for blockchain-based cybersecurity research across a range of sectors, including industry, agriculture, IoT, and health.
Using the methyl cellulose poultice method to remove plaster and burlap - A case study on Triceratops bone
Authors: Miles Kieran
Published: August 2024

The dinosaur collection at the Natural History Museum, London (NHM) includes a Triceratops skull (NHMUK PV R 3886), purchased from Charles Sternberg in 1909. While most of the skull is on public display in the Dinosaurs gallery, two large sections of the frill (the squamosal bones) had been replicated for the display and the originals left in storage. With much of the fossil bone obscured by plaster of Paris, the original frill sections were deemed of limited use to science in their current form. A work request was received to strip away as much artificial material as possible to determine the extent of the original fossil material. An air scribe fitted with a chisel stylus proved initially effective, but soon revealed an additional obstacle – layers of hessian underneath. The methyl cellulose poultice method was used to swell the hessian, aiding softening of the plaster, and allowing layers to be torn off in strips. The fine layer of plaster remaining on the bone was removed, where possible, with a Split-V ultrasonic tool. This sequence of treatments can be utilised at minimal risk to specimens in similar situations when a hessian and plaster jacket has been applied but a separator layer has been omitted.
De thugs van India gespiegeld aan klassieke maffiaorganisaties
Authors: Soudijn Melvin
Published: August 2024

India’s thugs mirrored by classic mafia organizations

Thugs committed organized robbery killings of native travelers in nineteenth-century British India. Historical sources describe the thugs as pan-Indian criminal organizations with a formalized structure and an elaborate cultural apparatus. In this sense, thugs share various similarities with classic mafia organizations from Italy, China and Japan. However, a critical examination of the original source material and the socio-political context in India also shows that there are discrepancies between thugs and mafia organizations. The article concludes that this discrepancy likely has some basis in a less critical reading of the source material of other classical mafia organizations.
NON-FIRED LATERITE SOIL BRICKS WITH NA-BASED STABILIZER ADDITION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Jun-Jian Koo  , Chee-Ming Chan  , Noor Khazanah A Rahman  , Salina Sani  , Nur Faezah Yahya
Published: August 2024

Fired bricks are widely used, but they are energy-intensive and non-eco-friendly. Non-fired bricks with chemical stabilisers can be the alternative solution, which is a low-energy-intensive and environmentally friendly manufacturing product. Laterite soil can be the raw material for the synthesis of non-fired clay brick in sodium hydroxide solution and sodium silicate solution. However, it may have been mixed with other laterite soils with different optimum moisture contents and grain sizes during extraction. Thus, the mixing ratio of laterite soil, Na-based stabilisers, and water for non-fired brick production is determined. Besides, two types of laterite soil, LAT 1 and LAT 2, from different locations were prepared, and another type of laterite soil, LAT 3, was prepared by mixing LAT 1 and LAT 2. Both three are compared primarily in terms of compressive strength and water absorption, which are mixed with the Na2SiO3/NaOH ratio. As a result, the new mixing ratio with increased water content was determined based on the optimum moisture content of the soil. Besides, the optimum mixing ratio of each type of brick was determined. Overall, based on the Malaysian standard, all types of brick samples from each ratio could be used as load-bearing class 1 and internal wall bricks. Additionally, LAT 2 and LAT 3-based bricks with a ratio of 1.5 Na2SiO3/NaOH ratio can be used as load-bearing brick class 2.
Protótipo de aplicativo móvel: proposta para apoio ao turismo acessível no Pelourinho em Salvador (BA) no contexto da pessoa idosa
Authors: Cidade Luciana de Oliveira , Cidade Ricardo de Oliveira , Franco Gustavo Barreto , Santos Leandro Brito , Oliveira Victor Hugo de Jesus , Costa Gleidson de Meireles , Jorge Eduardo Manuel de Freitas
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste artigo foi criar uma solução tecnológica, estruturando um protótipo de aplicativo mobile para apoiar o turismo no contexto da pessoa idosa. A proposta surgiu devido à falta de informações adequadas sobre turismo acessível no Pelourinho. A metodologia adotada utilizou uma abordagem qualitativa de caráter exploratório, influenciada por algumas técnicas do design thinking. Os resultados da pesquisa mostram os requisitos funcionais, estruturados com base nas principais características, padrões e critérios do público-alvo. Foram elaborados alguns esboços para atender aos requisitos estabelecidos, utilizando wireframes de baixa fidelidade e a ferramenta de design FIGMA. Além disso, foi realizada a materialização da interface do aplicativo. Este artigo apresenta um protótipo para localização e avaliação de locais acessíveis ao público-alvo no Pelourinho, um local turístico e de lazer em Salvador, Bahia. A prototipagem pode servir como referência para estudos futuros, ao apresentar os principais requisitos funcionais dos aplicativos utilizados para apoiar o turismo acessível no país, podendo ser expandida para outros locais ou até mesmo para outras cidades.
Proteção dos direitos autorais sobre imagens: fortalecendo a economia criativa em Pernambuco/Brasil
Authors: Souza Adriana Franca Freire Colares de , Granja Brunna Carvalho Almeida , Wanderley Lilian Soares Outtes
Published: August 2024

O estudo problematiza os direitos autorais para a economia criativa em Pernambuco/Brasil. Argumenta-se que a proteção dos direitos autorais, morais e patrimoniais, é fundamental para o reconhecimento e valorização tanto das obras como dos artistas, quanto para o desenvolvimento da economia criativa local. A economia criativa tem crescido e aumentado a geração de emprego e renda no país, e providências envolvendo entes públicos estimulam seu desenvolvimento. No entanto, ainda restam lacunas significativas no conhecimento e aplicação das leis que protegem os direitos autorais pelos autores propriamente ditos e pelos aplicadores das leis. Utilizando abordagem qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva, analisamos processos judiciais do PJe – Processo Judicial Eletrônico do Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Pernambuco. A análise dos processos demostra que muitos autores, titulares de direito autoral, desconhecem seus direitos e que o poder judiciário local necessita de maior especialização em propriedade intelectual, resultando em decisões que frequentemente não satisfazem as expectativas de direitos dos autores. Para a solução da questão, sugere-se a criação de material educativo, e-book, como início de um processo de educação sobre a conscientização da existência dos direitos e das leis autorais, tanto para autores/artesãos, quanto para os aplicadores do direito, o próprio judiciário estadual e/ou advogados, criando assim uma situação de conhecimento favorável ao fortalecimento e crescimento da economia criativa do estado, sendo a proteção eficaz dos direitos autorais essencial não só para o crescimento da economia criativa, como também para a proteção cultural de nosso estado e país.
Os impactos do COVID-19 em individuos com doença cardiovascular
Authors: Neves Jaqueline Luche , Cordeiro Leticia Fabris , Rodrigues Luciane Cristine Ribeiro , Herculian Juliana Gonçalves
Published: August 2024

Diante da pandemia do COVID19, pessoas com doença cardiovasculares (DCV) previa apresentaram maior probabilidade no desenvolvimento de formas preocupantes da doença. Com este cenário, surge a importância do olhar atento e ampliado para pacientes com DCV que tiveram COVID-19. Esse estudo teve como objetivo identificar as consequências do COVID19 nestes pacientes. Trata-se de estudo transversal, misto, analítico, com a aplicação de questionário à pacientes com DCV. Concluiu-se que no momento da infecção de COVID19, 80% dos entrevistados já estavam vacinados, resultando em quadros sintomáticos brandos, e baixos índices de internação. O tempo de internação nos indivíduos sem vacinação de nenhuma dose da vacina, teve uma média significativamente maior, 16,5±2,1 dias, quando comparados com os que já estavam vacinados, 3,5±0,7 dias. Não houveram internações em vacinados com mais de 2 doses. Após a infecção, 56% dos participantes iniciaram a sentir dispneia a esforços de intensidade leve-moderada, 63% vivenciam episódios de taquicardia e labilidade pressórica, dentre outros sintomas: fraquezas, alterações de memória e psíquicas. Conclui-se a necessidade do acompanhamento a longo prazo desses pacientes, devido as altas taxas de desenvolvimentos de sequelas apresentadas. Ademais observou um efeito benéfico da vacinação.
Diagnóstico multimodal da Leptospirose clínica em um cão: abordagens sorológicas, bacteriológicas e moleculares
Authors: Diaz Natalia Ferreira , Grala Caroline Xavier , Dell’Osbel Francieli , Cunha Rodrigo Casquero , Duval Eduarda Hallal , Vasconcellos Flávia Aleixo , Silva Éverton Fagonde da
Published: August 2024

A leptospirose é uma zoonose de distribuição mundial, prevalente em regiões tropicais e subtropicais. A infecção em humanos e animais ocorre pelo contato com urina, solo úmido, água de superfície e lama contaminados. Cães desempenham um papel crucial na epidemiologia da leptospirose humana, atuando como reservatórios de leptospiras patogênicas. Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar o diagnóstico sorológico, bacteriológico e molecular da leptospirose clínica em um cão. Um canino SRD, macho, de quatro anos, foi admitido com prostração, falta de apetite, diarreia e vômitos, apresentando protocolo vacinal desatualizado. Amostras de sangue e urina foram coletadas para a realização do Teste de Soroaglutinação Microscópica (MAT), cultivo bacteriano e da Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase (PCR). O MAT revelou títulos reagentes para os sorovares Canicola (1:400) e Icterohaemorrhagiae (1:200), enquanto a PCR amplificou LipL32 na amostra de urina, um gene específico de leptospiras patogênicas. O diagnóstico sorológico foi essencial para a definição do tratamento, embora o isolamento bacteriano não tenha sido possível, mesmo observando-se células morfologicamente e com movimentos compatíveis com leptospiras. Os sinais clínicos do animal, relatados pelo tutor e confirmados no exame clínico, são compatíveis com infecção pelo sorovar Canicola. Dessa forma, o estudo destaca a importância do MAT e da PCR como ferramentas fundamentais para o diagnóstico da leptospirose, permitindo rápida intervenção terapêutica e contribuindo para a compreensão do caso clínico.
Estrategias didácticas orientada a la motivación por el aprendizaje significativo de los estudiantes de sexto grado de Unidad Educativa San Vicente
Authors: Pibaque -Lucas Alexandra Margarita , Vera -Palma María Belén , Rodríguez -Revelo Elsy
Published: August 2024

Las estrategias didácticas son clave para mejorar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, por lo que el objetivo de la investigación fue: Diseñar una guía instruccional docente con estrategias didácticas orientada a la enseñanza de las diferentes áreas curriculares para sexto grado de la Unidad Educativa San Vicente Zona 4, Manabí, Ecuador a través de una revisión bibliográfica y estudio empírico. La metodología utilizada para el proceso investigativo abarcó lo siguiente: un tipo de investigación descriptivo, bajo un paradigma interpretativo y un enfoque cualitativo mismo que permitió adentrarse en las experiencias, perspectivas y significados de los actores involucrados en el proceso educativo. El método utilizado fue de campo, teniendo como población para el mismo, un total de 2 docentes que imparten las asignaturas básicas (Lengua y Literatura, Matemática, Ciencias Naturales, Estudios Sociales) en sexto, paralelo “A” y “B”, las técnicas utilizadas fueron, la entrevista de 6 preguntas abiertas y una lista de cotejo con 11 criterios pedagógicos, cabe mencionar que ambas fueron validadas por tres expertos. Los resultados del diagnóstico evidenciaron que en sexto grado de la Unidad Educativa no se aplica estrategias de enseñanza que fomenten la estimulación del pensamiento crítico y analítico en los alumnos. Por lo que, se creó una guía instruccional específicamente con estrategias didácticas para apoyar tanto a los docentes en su labor de enseñanza como a los estudiantes en su proceso de aprendizaje.
Muito Prazer, Gostar de Ler!
Authors: Santos Liozete da Silva
Published: August 2024

Ler por prazer na escola é uma atividade fundamental para o desenvolvimento intelectual e emocional dos alunos. Através da leitura regular, os estudantes têm a oportunidade de expandir seu vocabulário, estimular a criatividade e a imaginação, além de aprimorar suas habilidades de compreensão e interpretação de texto. Assim, este estudo bibliográfico objetiva propor algumas ações para criar a necessidade de leitura, esse prazer inalienável. Os resultados indicaram que, ao proporcionar um ambiente propício para a leitura recreativa, as instituições de ensino incentivam o hábito da leitura desde cedo, contribuindo para a formação de indivíduos mais críticos, reflexivos e bem-informados. Investir no estímulo à leitura por prazer na escola é investir no futuro e na construção de uma sociedade mais consciente e educada.
Políticas Educacionais para Recomposição da Aprendizagem no Processo de Alfabetização no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: De Oliveira Ribeiro Gésley , Helena Carrilho Slávez Milka
Published: August 2024

O presente artigo discute questões relacionadas às políticas educacionais de recomposição das aprendizagens no processo de alfabetização no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Nota-se que a pandemia deixou vários impactos na educação, principalmente no ciclo de alfabetização que compreende 1º e 2º anos do ensino fundamental, cujo processo de aprendizagem da linguagem escrita e leitora é complexo e permeado por desafios que se agravaram neste período. Este trabalho apresenta-se com o objetivo de realizar uma análise das políticas implementadas pelo Estado de MS no que se refere à alfabetização no período pós pandemia, buscando explicitar as estratégias das Secretarias para recuperação das defasagens escolares. São visíveis as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos docentes no processo de alfabetizar e letrar crianças nesse momento, por isso é fundamental instaurar programas voltados a promover aprendizados  que não ocorreram durante a pandemia.
Drogas e Educação
Authors: Graziella Nóbrega dos Santos Nayra
Published: August 2024

É fundamental que as escolas adotem ações decisivas para promover a prevenção ao uso de drogas ilícitas. Estratégias educativas e medidas de conscientização que ofereçam alternativas saudáveis são essenciais para evitar o consumo inadequado dessas substâncias. Neste contexto, a presente pesquisa se propõe a caracterizar as iniciativas de prevenção à drogatização com o objetivo de assegurar a saúde mental dos alunos da Educação Básica. Essa abordagem surge da preocupação com os impactos negativos gerados pelo uso de drogas em uma das instituições de ensino da região, que têm refletido em problemas significativos tanto para os estudantes quanto para o ambiente escolar. Os resultados indicaram que o consumo de drogas compromete a concentração, a memória e a capacidade de aprendizado, resultando em notas inferiores e dificuldades em acompanhar as atividades escolares. Portanto, a promoção de ações efetivas é um passo crucial para garantir um futuro mais saudável e promissor para nossos jovens.
ANÁLISE ANTIFÚNGICA DE COMPOSTOS EXTRAÍDOS DE SYZYGIUM MALACCENSE SOBRE COLLETOTRICHUM SP. PATOGÊNICOS ISOLADOS DE PAULLINIA CUPANA
Authors: Farias Mariana Nepomuceno , Freitas Adriana Dantas Gonzaga de , Gomes Waldireny Rocha , Nobre Janaina da Costa Nogueira , Andrade Giovanna Fernandes , Nunes Ricardo Bryan Batista , Evangelista Yasmim do Nascimento , Oliveira Isabela Costa de
Published: August 2024

O guaraná, planta da região norte conhecida cientificamente como Paullinia cupana, tem alto valor comercial pelo fato de suas sementes e produtos derivados serem largamente utilizados na fabricação de bebidas energéticas, devido a suas propriedades estimulantes e medicinais. Contudo, doenças como a antracnose e pinta preta dos frutos, causadas por um fungo chamado Colletrotrichum sp., causam grandes perdas na produção de guaraná. Sendo assim, o presente trabalho teve o objetivo de observar a ação de compostos fenólicos extraídos de folhas e flores do jambeiro vermelho (Syzygium malaccense) e avaliar se esses compostos possuem atividade antifúngica sobre o fitopatógeno Colletrotrichum sp. isolados de Paullinia cupana. Foi realizada a coleta de folhas e flores do jambeiro vermelho na Universidade Federal do Amazonas localizada em Manaus, e conduzidas ao laboratório de pesquisa em microbiologia, onde foi realizado a secagem dos materiais vegetais e posteriormente a extração, através dos métodos maceração, soxhlet e ultrassom. Os isolados de Colletotrichum sp., foram cultivados a 25°C em ágar batata dextrose (BDA) por um período de 7 dias. Para o teste de atividade antagonista, foi realizado dois métodos. No primeiro foi adicionado sobre placas com meio de cultura BDA, um inóculo perfurado do fungo Colletotrichum e um disco de papel embebido com os extratos, cada um posto em uma extremidade da placa para análise da zona de inibição. No segundo método, o extrato foi espalhado em placas com meio BDA e em seguida um inóculo do fungo foi posicionado em cima. A análise estatística não demonstrou valores significativos ao exibir na ANOVA, p= 0,41 e 0,39 por exemplo. A capacidade antioxidante determinada pelo método ABTS apresentou valor mínimo de 94,76% para a média de inibição e 0,05 para o desvio padrão. Ao passo que o radical DPPH exibiu, respectivamente, 80,62% e 0,33, mostrando a eficácia dos extratos como bons antioxidantes.
Enhanced Ionic Conductivity of Layered-MnO2 accompanied Morphology Evolution for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Battery
Authors: Afiefudin Mohamad , Setiawan Asep Ridwan
Published: August 2024

Enhancing ionic conductivity is crucial for improving the performance of cathode materials in zinc-ion battery applications. In this study, nanoscale manipulation with nickel intercalation into the layered-MnO2 cathode structure was achieved through a hydrothermal reaction at 160°C for 10 hours. The results of Ni-layered-MnO2 synthesis showed a distinctive peak of layered-MnO2 cathode, as indicated by XRD results, and increased conductivity; its ionic conductivity was analyzed through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), enabling rapid diffusion of Zn2+ ions and electron transfer. The distinctive morphology and structure of Ni-doped layered-MnO2 through scanning electron microscope (SEM) contribute to enhanced ionic conductivity and facilitate ion transportation, positioning it as a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion battery applications.
Capacidade funcional, equilíbrio e quedas em idosos institucionalizados, praticantes de exercício físico e ativos
Authors: Nascimento Mislayne dos Anjos , Gonçalves Pamela , Sudré Roberta Cristina das Rocha , Fernandes Antônio de Olival , De Andrade Erinaldo Luiz , Filho Alfredo Ribeiro , Capeloa Cristina Nunes , De Freitas Alessandro , Douradinho Christian , Cavalcante Fabrício Vieira , Da Cunha Márcio Fernandes , Lazzareschi Leandro , Braga Cristina , Filoni Eduardo
Published: August 2024

Aging happens through biological, psychological, and social changes, which vary from individual to individual. These changes depend on lifestyle habits, demographic regions, nutritional factors, and genetic characteristics. The factors most strongly associated with falls in the elderly are: age, gender, cognitive changes, postural changes, neurological diseases, frailty, among others. This is a quantitative cross-sectional study, which sought to evaluate the functional capacity, balance and prevalence of falls in elderly people of both sexes and over 65 years of age, separated into groups and categories: institutionalized elderly, physical exercise practitioners and active people. At first, they were submitted to the Sample Characterization Questionnaire, a Mini-Mental State Examination to assess cognitive capacity, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to estimate the weekly time spent on physical activities. To assess balance and functional capacity, the following were used: Berg Balance Scale, Fear of Falling Assessment (FES-I) and Time Up & GO (TUGT). Results and discussion: The research was composed of 72 elderly people, both sexes, separated into groups: active (n=24), practitioners of physical exercises (n=24) and institutionalized (n=24), with a mean age of 73.16 (± 2.85 years). The group of institutionalized elderly showed a higher risk of falls and impaired mobility compared to the other groups, but it was observed that they had fewer falls, compared to the active ones, which can be explained by the lack of exposure to risks, and the protection that surrounds them in nursing homes.
Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 25): Introduction to fatigue
Authors:   The Institution of Structural Engineers
Published: August 2024

Fatigue is a phenomenon that is rarely encountered by structural engineers, especially those who work exclusively in the realm of building structures. It only occurs when an element of a structure is subjected to cyclical loading over a sustained period. Hence this being a factor in the design of bridge elements, especially those that are exposed to vehicular traffic, as that is a form of cyclical loading. This Technical Guidance Note defines what fatigue is and how its effects can be countered. Detailed analysis of fatigue is not covered as it is a complex procedure beyond the scope of a Level 1 Guidance Note.
Timber Engineering Notebook No. 2: Engineered wood products and timber structural systems
Authors:   Milner Associates (on behalf of the UKTFA)
Published: August 2024

There are limitations on the maximum cross-sectional size and lengths of sawn timber that can be used as a structural component due to the availability of log sizes and the presence of naturally occurring defects in the timber (see Timber Engineering Notebook No. 1). These defects can be cut out and the timber reconstituted using engineered wood techniques such as finger jointing to create longer lengths of timber of an assured strength grade, or laminating to form a homogeneous timber section. Combinations of timber or laminated sections with different materials such as wood-based boards or metal elements are used to create ‘engineered wood products' (EWPs) whose maximum size is limited only by manufacturing, handling and transportation constraints. In addition to engineered wood products, there are reconstituted board products which comprise smaller wood-based strands and fibres re-formed into panel products. These have structural applications but are also used extensively in the furniture-making and packaging industries. Types of timber structural systems and their applications are also introduced in this Notebook
THE USE OF THE DRUG EUPHORBIUM COMPOSITUM NASENTROPFEN S® IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE RHINITIS AND ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA AS PART OF COMBINATION THERAPY
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Children’s City Clinic No 49», Zaitseva K.V.
Published: August 2024

A clinical case of the use of bioregulatory therapy drugs as part of the combined treatment of acute rhinitis and acute otitis media is described. In the treatment of such patients, complex treatment with drugs aimed at stimulating the body’s defenses, which can effectively combat inflammation of the mucous membrane and restore its function, is of great importance.
TENDINOSIS OF THE GLUTEUS TENDONS
Authors:   LLC «Ekaterininskaya Clinic», Tsanaeva A.V.
Published: August 2024

The article discusses the experience of treating pain syndrome with the use of Traumeel S® for bilateral tendinosis of the gluteal muscles. This drug was effective in treating periarticular lesions with bilateral tendinosis of the gluteal tendons.
PENGARUH HEALTH EDUCATION UNDERWEAR RULER TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN ORANG TUA ANAK USIA PRASEKOLAH
Authors: Chrystina Amelia May , Aini Luthfiah Nur
Published: August 2024

Salah satu bentuk pencegahan pelecehan seksual pada anak yaitu dengan Underwear Rules, namun masih sedikit orang tua yang mengetahui tentang Underwear Rules. sehingga anak yang kurang pengetahuan tentang pencegahan pelecehan seksual dari orang tuanya akan mudah dimanfaatkan pelaku kejahatan seksual. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan underwear rules terhadap tingkat pengetahuan orang tua anak usia pra sekolah dalam pencegahan pelecehan seksual Di TK Al-Mustofa Dusun Kedung Bendo Desa Gemekan Kecamatan Sooko Kabupaten Mojokerto. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah pre eksperimental design, dengan metode one group pre test-post test design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sejumlah 114 responden, Sampel sejumlah 89 responden diambil menggunakan teknik Simple Random Sampling. Data penelitian diambil menggunakan kuesioner kemudian data dianalisis menggunakan uji statistik wilcoxon. Dari hasil pengumpulan data, didapatkan hasil bahwa sebelum diberikan pendidikan kesehatan Underwear Rules bahwa sebagian besar responden memiliki pengetahuan kurang yaitu sebanyak 56 responden (62,9%), dan setelah dilakukan pendidikan kesehatan responden yang memiliki pengetahuan kurang mengalami penurunan yakni sebanyak 14 responden (15,7%). Hasil analisis dengan uji statistik wilcoxon didapatkan ada pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan underwear rules terhadap tingkat pengetahuan orang tua anak usia pra sekolah dalam pencegahan pelecehan seksual dengan nilai p value 0,000 atau p < 0,05. Pada orang tua yang memiliki anak Pra sekolah diharapkan terus menggali sumber-sumber informasi yang ada di media cetak/elektronik ataupun kepada sesama orang tua yang memiliki anak usia pra sekolah tentang pencegahan pelecehan seksual pada anak
PENGARUH KONSUMSI JUS TOMAT TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANJUT USIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI
Authors: Ningtyas Widya Nurcahya , Anggraeni Widya , Zakaria Ahmad
Published: August 2024

Hipertensi merupakan suatu kedaan dimana terjadi peningkatan tekanan darah secara abnormal dan terus menerus pada beberapa kali pemeriksaan tekanan darah. Hipertensi dapat diatasi dengan nonfarmakologi salah satunya dengan jus tomat. Jus tomat mengandung kalium yang dapat menurunkan tekanan darah sistolik dan diastolik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh jus tomat terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada lansia diDusun Krestal Desa Torjun. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian Pre-experiment designs dengan rancangan one group pretest-postest. Sampel sebanyak 39 lansia diambil dengan menggunakan teknik total sampling. Variabel independen pada penelitian ini adalah pengaruh jus tomat dan variabel dependen adalah penurunan tekanan darah pada lansia dengan hipertensi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi tekanan darah dan menggunakan sypgmomanometer air raksa. Data yang diperoleh selanjutnya dianalisa dengan uji Paired T Test dan diartikan bermakna jika derajat kemaknaan (p < 0,05) untuk mengetahui adanya penurunan rerata tekanan darah sebelum sistolik 149,36 diastolik 88,21 mmHg dan rerata susudah sistolik 138,72 diastolik 82,31 mmHg tekanan darah pada lansia dengan hipertensi. Hasil uji penurunan tekanan darah pada lansia denganhipertensi menunjukan nilai derajat kemaknaan. p=0,000 yang artinya ada pengaruh jus tomat terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada lansia. Hipertensi dapat diatasi dengan pengobatan nonfarmakologi salah satunya dengan terapi jus tomat karena tomat mengandung kalium yang tinggi untuk menyeimbangkan kadar natrium dalam tubuh sehingga dapat menurunkan tekanan darah
Investigating Gender-Based Humor In Punjabi Stage Dramas In The Digital Age
Authors: Anthony Aleen , Jabeen Dr. Firasat , Abbas Dr. Saleem
Published: August 2024

This research focuses on the prevalence and implications of gender-based humor in Pakistani stage dramas and its role in perpetuating misogyny and sexism. The current study aims to enhance the understanding of how sexist humor in stage dramas can jeopardize women's image in Pakistan. Our media has fostered a typical image of a woman, and society gradually considers females who deviate from the image unacceptable. Through our research, we argue that the propagation of sexist comedy undermines and endangers women's social identities and diminishes their self-value. The phenomenon not only damages the credibility of the female gender but also restricts opportunities and mobility of women in society and reinforces stereotypes and gender inequity. We used qualitative content analysis of Pakistani Punjabi stage dramas of the last five years to study gender-based humor.  After analyzing the content, we found that most of the stage dramas’ content is gender biased. Women are predominantly targeted and subjected to several forms of mockery. Harmful stereotypes are reinforced and perpetuated through the content. These plays not only belittle women by portraying them as laughingstock but also highlight traditional gender norms and downplay their worth and potential.
Aspects of Shrine Devotion and its Entwined Communication with the Lived Sufi Culture in Karachi
Authors: Sheikh Babar N.
Published: August 2024

This paper endeavors to gain insight into the phenomenon of sacred presence, as it is perceived, expressed, and defined by devotees of diverse Sufi orders in the context of a sampling of ritual practices, narratives, and beliefs connected to eight Sufi saints’ tombs in Karachi. The paper explores how devotion, tradition, and faith through the saints are preserved within the physical and spiritual framework of shrines and play an indispensable role in the lives of the ordinary person. How a deep love and veneration are epitomized as a testimony to the Saints’ selfless service to God’s creation, and how these sacred spaces have stood the test of time in preserving tradition and the essence of the spiritual. This paper investigates rituals, and practices and how through the singular thread of devotion to the saints they connect various communities that make up the diverse populace of Karachi. This paper argues that despite the apparent disorderliness, disruption, and haphazardness, there is a unity of purpose behind different rituals/ways of remembrance and its integration into people’s lives, centered around and nourished by the saints’ spiritual presence, which is a lived experience for millions. It investigates the ways this culture becomes the common thread of connection, unity, and continuity for a vast populace that identifies with the connection (nisbat), of the saints (auliya) and their shrines (dargahs).
Online Risks and Opportunities For The Children Of Balochistan
Authors: Kasi Fatahullah , Rafique Gohar , Hafeez Dr Erum
Published: August 2024

In today’s digital era, the internet has emerged as a crucial and vital aspect of daily life, not only accessible to adults but also heavily consumed by teenagers and children alike for a multitude of purposes. This study seeks to investigate the diverse usage of the internet and mobile technologies by children from Baluchistan, aged from 9 to 17 years. It incorporates a quantitative approach, whereby the objective is to examine and explore online activities, their potential benefits, risks, and possible protective measures to be employed for young netizens. Around 103 children, ranging in age from 9 to 17, hailing from Baluchistan, the underdeveloped province of Pakistan were randomly sampled based on their access to the Internet and mobile phones. They were investigated for their day-to-day net usage and social media engagement. The findings of the study reveal that a significant majority of the children residing in the province have easy access to online platforms via mobile phones. Social media applications and online games are the major attractions that constitute most of their online activity, despite adults’ concerns about its current and potential impact on their physical, social, and mental well-being. A carefully designed UNESCO questionnaire was utilized as a tool to survey the sampled children, which was divided into 10 broad sections and consisted of around 100 questions. From each section, 16 questions were carefully identified and included in the current study, covering compelling aspects of digital media usage and its implications for young internet users.
HEALTH JOURNALISM IN FLUX: UNRAVELING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Kiran Fatima , Osama Shafiq Dr. Muhammad
Published: August 2024

Health information is widely disseminated through the media. This study explores the experiences of Pakistani journalists in covering health-related topics to understand their duties, news selection criteria, sources, and problems. This is because reliable health news reporting is crucial and because there is a national demand for professionalism in health journalism. The results show different coverage frequencies, highlighting the importance of health reporting. Obtaining trustworthy data, conflicting studies, a lack of resources, and complex communication are all problems.Journalists depend on reliable sources and specialized interviews. While finding professionals can be demanding, some have solid networks. Assessment of the quality of health reporting is primarily negative and highlights issues with its standard. Accuracy, clarity, expert insights, images, and real-world examples are essential for better reporting.According to the research, journalists are eager to get training to improve their health reporting abilities, demonstrating their commitment to meaningful journalism. It emphasizes how critical it is to support health reporters through training to improve public health communication and guarantee the spread of accurate information.To sum up, this study clarifies the nuances of health reporting among Pakistani journalists. The results highlight the necessity of addressing issues, incorporating crucial reporting elements, and offering training to advance health journalism.
Öğretmen Adaylarının Mental İyi Oluş ve Kariyer Adanmışlık Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Dursun Mücahit , Tozoğlu Erdoğan
Published: August 2024

Çalışmanın amacı, öğretmen adaylarının mental iyi oluş ve kariyer adanmışlık düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, Atatürk Üniversitesi Kazım Karabekir Eğitim Fakültesi'nden öğrencilerin (637 öğretmen adayı) katılımıyla, etik onay ve gönüllü katılım prensiplerine dayanarak bir çalışma yürütülmüştür. Veri toplama araçları araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan kişisel bilgi formu, mental iyi oluş ölçeği ve kariyer adanmışlık ölçeğini içeren bir anket aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler SPSS 25.0 programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. İstatistiksel analizlerin sonucunda, katılımcıların mental iyi oluş ve kariyer adanmışlık ölçeklerinden alınan puanlar ile sportif aktivite yapma durumları arasında farklılık olduğu bulunmuştur. Ancak, katılımcıların mental iyi oluş ve kariyer adanmışlık ölçeklerinden alınan puanlar ile cinsiyet arasında anlamlı farklılık tespit edilmemiştir. Ayrıca, katılımcıların mental iyi oluş ve kariyer adanmışlık ölçeklerinden alınan puanlar ile yaş, sportif aktivite süresi arasında anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. Son olarak, katılımcıların mental iyi oluş düzeyleri ile kariyer adanmışlık düzeyleri arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı ilişki tespit edilmiştir.
Transformación digital en la educación superior: Un estudio de caso en la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas Filial Caaguazú
Authors: Villamayor Lucía Esther
Published: August 2024

El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo Analizar la transformación digital en la educación superior: Un estudio de caso en la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas Filial Caaguazú- Periodo -2022-2023. Se pretende a través de esta investigación dar respuesta a la siguiente pregunta: ¿Cuál es el estado actual de la transformación digital en la educación superior en la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas Filial Caaguazú- periodo -2022-2023? El diseño de la investigación es no experimental, el alcance es descriptivo, el enfoque es mixto y el corte es transversal. La recolección de los datos se llevó a cabo mediante la entrevista y la encuesta. La encuesta estaba conformada con preguntas cerradas y abiertas. Para el abordaje cuantitativo se aplicó la técnica de la encuesta autoaplicada a través de un cuestionario con preguntas cerradas y abiertas. Para el abordaje cualitativo se empleó la técnica de la entrevista a través de una guía de preguntas semiestructuradas. Se analizó los datos cuantitativos utilizando el software libre Jamovi 2.3.21 y para el análisis cualitativo se usó el software Atlas.ti 23. Los resultados se presentan en figuras y tablas para una mejor comprensión. Los resultados de la investigación indican que la transformación digital en la educación superior ha generado un impacto positivo en términos de accesibilidad, interacción y rendimiento académico.
İlk Üç Asırda Kırâatlerde Tercih Olgusu: Râvi ve İmam olarak Halef Örneği
Authors: Yıldız Cafer
Published: August 2024

Kur’ân tilavetinde farklı vecihlere kaynaklık eden yedi harf hadisleri, barındırdığı “kolayınıza geleni okuyun” ifadesi gereğince tercih olgusunun da ortaya çıkışına zemin hazırlamıştır. “Tercih” olarak isimlendirilen bu seçme eylemi, kırâat ilminin oluşmasında esas teşkil etmiştir. Tercih süreci-nin bidayeti sahâbe devrine dayanır. Anlamsal muhtevası farklı olmakla birlikte bu süreç tâbiîn ve tebe-i tâbiîn devrinde de devam etmiş, İbn Mücâhid dönemine gelinceye kadar yaygınlık kazanmıştır. Kırâat imamları tabiîn ve tebe-i tabiîn dönemine tekabül eder. Bu dönemde birbirinden ma-hir on kırâat imamı birçok hocadan elde ettikleri rivayetlerden kendileriyle şöhret bulan kırâat vecihleriyle kıraatte ön plana çıkmıştır. Önemli ilim mer-kezlerinden Medine’de Nâfi ve Ebû Ca`fer, Mekke’de İbn Kesîr, Şam’da İbn Âmir, Basra’da Ebû Amr b. Alâ ve Kûfe’de Âsım, Hamza, Kisâî, Ya`kûb ve Halef gibi mümtaz imamlar kırâat ilminin öncüleri olmuştur. Bunlardan Halef, Kûfe’de hem Hamza kırâatini okutarak o kırâatin devamını sağlamış bir râvi hem de diğer hocalarından da okudukları arasından tercihte bulu-narak kendi kırâatini oluşturmuş imamdır. Çalışmamızda Halef’in râvi ola-rak rivayetleri ile imam olarak tercihleri arasındaki benzer ve farklı yönlerini ortaya koyup; kırâatlerin ciddiyetle ve sorumluluk duygusuyla nesilden ne-sile aktarılarak korunduğu fikrine katkı sunmak istiyoruz.