bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perspectivas de estudantes de Medicina sobre a própria formação e competências para trabalhar com populações indígenas
Authors: Magalhães Carolina Martins de , Rosa Christie Klüssner , Souza Tamires Patrícia , Rossetto Maíra
Published: October 2023

Resumo: Introdução: A formação médica brasileira tem sido repensada a partir das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais que mostram a necessidade de inserir nos currículos abordagens que considerem a formação de médicos generalistas, voltados à assistência de populações vulneráveis. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivos descrever o perfil de estudantes de Medicina das universidades de Santa Catarina e analisar quais competências eles consideram necessárias para atender a população indígena. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa com abordagens quantitativa do tipo transversal e qualitativa de natureza exploratória. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de questionário on-line com estudantes de Medicina do estado de Santa Catarina. Realizou-se a análise quantitativa dos dados por meio de estatística descritiva, e, no caso dos dados qualitativos, adotou-se a análise de conteúdo. Resultado: No perfil foi identificado predomínio de mulheres (66,95%), com idade média de 24,47 anos (± 5,35). Dos estudantes, 83,26% se autodeclararam de raça/cor branca, 76,99% nasceram na Região Sul do Brasil, 41,43% cursavam o ciclo básico do curso, e 45,61% não ingressaram por cota. Em relação à renda, 52,3% possuíam renda familiar de até cinco salários mínimos. As categorias que emergiram da análise foram habilidades comunicativas (capacidade de construir uma boa relação médico-paciente e de se comunicar), empatia (vontade de olhar o indivíduo pelas experiências dele e utilizar isso para auxiliar o tratamento), aspectos culturais (conhecimento antropológico e cultural da comunidade à qual for prestar assistência) e determinantes sociais (compreensão das vulnerabilidades específicas dessa população). Conclusão: O presente artigo permitiu refletir sobre o estudo da pluralidade acerca dos processos de saúde e doença no que diz respeito à saúde indígena, e analisou quem são os estudantes e de que forma a saúde indígena e as competências médicas para atender essa população estão sendo abordadas ao longo da formação no estado de Santa Catarina.
PARTS OF SPEECH AND FILLED PAUSES IN SCHIZOPHRENIA
Authors: COSTA José Carlos , SILVA Luis Filipe Lima e
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Rocha, 2019 Raso; Mello, 2012
Antifungal analysis of incorporation of the essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus (D.C.) Stapf into polymethyl methacrylate
Authors: SANTOS Ronaldo Campêlo dos , SANTOS Manuela Gouvêa Campêlo dos , CARNEIRO Thiago Franco de Oliveira , AMARAL Flávia Lucisano Botelho do
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluated the antifungal effect of the incorporation of different concentrations of the essential oil Cymbopogon citratus (capim santo), into polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) against Candida albicans. Methods: Fifty specimens were fabricated and divided into five groups: Group 1, PMMA + 10% essential oil (n=10); Group 2, PMMA + 15% essential oil (n=10); Group 3, PMMA + 20% essential oil (n=10); Group 4, PMMA + 25% essential oil (n=10); Group 5, PMMA (n=10). PMMA powder was mixed with the monomer and the mixture was placed in disc-shaped cavities measuring 15 mm in diameter, 2 mm thick. To evaluate the antifungal activity of the experimental specimens, the standard strain of Candida albicans was tested. After incubation, the colony count of each plate was performed using a digital colony counter, obtaining the number of colony forming units (CFU) and the Kruskal-Wallis test was applied. Results: There was statistically significant difference in the CFU count of Candida albicans as a consequence of the addition of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil to PMMA (p < 0.001) and values were significantly higher in comparison with those of all the other groups, when the essential oil was incorporated as incorporated into the PMMA in the concentration of 20%. In the other concentrations, no difference in values was observed in comparison with the Control Group without essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus. Conclusion: The acrylic resin with the essential oil incorporated into it in different concentrations provided no effect against development of the genus Candida.
A new species of Leporinus (Characiformes: Anostomidae) from the Serra do Cachimbo, Pará State, Brazil
Authors: Ito Ian Solon Bortoloci , Souza-Shibatta Lenice , Venturieri Marcos , Birindelli José L. O.
Published: October 2023

Abstract A new small-sized species of Leporinus is described from rio Braço Norte, a tributary of rio Teles Pires, in the Tapajós drainage in the Brazilian Amazon, and its phylogenetic position is proposed based on molecular data. The new species is diagnosed among Anostomidae by having three unicuspid teeth on the premaxilla and four on the dentary, 12 scale rows around the caudal peduncle, dark blotches on the trunk, and large non-midlateral dark blotches over the body, with one or two large blotches in region ventral to the lateral line between the pectoral and pelvic fins. DNA Barcode sequences suggest that the new species is closely related to Leporinus octomaculatus. In addition, samples of intermediate forms in altered areas are herein identified as putative hybrids between the new species and L. octomaculatus. The new species is popular in the international aquarium market, and its area of occurrence has been affected by anthropogenic changes in the last years.
Influence of growing systems and non-fertilizer ameliorants on microclimate and growth of Brazilian spinach
Authors: Muda Strayker Ali , Lakitan Benyamin , Wijaya Andi , Susilawati
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Brazilian spinach is a leafy vegetable originating from the tropical region of South America. Despite the similarity in agroclimatic conditions, this nutrient-rich plant has not been widely cultivated in southeast Asia. Therefore, this research aimed to determine the most suitable growing technique (conventional, floating or bottom-wet culture systems) for Brazilian spinach grown in the wet tropical climate. Non-fertilizer ameliorants were applied to improve the physical characteristics of the growing substrate, making it more permeable. The addition of fine sand and/or rice husk biochar to the growing substrate did not increase the growth rate and the leaf yield of Brazilian spinach. The floating and bottom-wet culture systems performed better, when compared to the conventional system commonly practiced by farmers, particularly during the onset of the dry season. The harvest period lasted from 6 to 9 weeks after planting (WAP). The rate of leaf fresh weight to the total shoot weight gradually decreased during the harvest period, along with the percentage of marketable yield. Related to microclimate conditions, the floating and bottom-wet culture exhibited a higher substrate humidity, while the canopy temperature was not significantly affected by the air or substrate temperature. The substrate temperature measured at midday was significantly higher in the conventional system due to a decrease in the substrate water. In conclusion, Brazilian spinach is suitable for cultivation in wet tropical climate zones, with the application of floating or bottom-wet culture systems and harvest between 6 and 9 WAP emerging as the recommended approach.
PROGRAMA DE INTERVENÇÃO COM A TÉCNICA DE CLOZE: ELABORAÇÃO E SIGNIFICÂNCIA CLÍNICA
Authors: Albrecht Renata Graziele Morini , Capellini Simone Aparecida
Published: October 2023

RESUMO A hipótese deste estudo está pautada no fato de que um programa de remediação com a Técnica de Cloze, nivelado por diferentes graus de dificuldades, pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento da compreensão leitora de escolares com dificuldades de compreensão leitora. Sendo assim, objetivou-se elaborar este programa e analisar a significância clínica. Para isto, elaborou-se um programa de intervenção por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica e após foi realizado um estudo piloto e aplicado em 28 escolares ensino fundamental I, divididos em Grupo I Estudo (escolares com dificuldade em texto narrativo submetidos à intervenção); Grupo I Controle (escolares com dificuldade em texto narrativo não submetidos à intervenção); Grupo II Estudo (escolares com dificuldade em texto expositivo submetidos à intervenção); Grupo II Controle (escolares com dificuldade em texto expositivo não submetidos à intervenção). Os resultados analisados pelo Método JT apontaram mudança confiável positiva e com significância clínica para escolares do Grupo I Estudo, e de forma significativa para escolares do Grupo II Estudo.
Fim de vida na doença renal terminal: fatores associados ao local de óbito num programa de cuidados paliativos
Authors: Rodrigues Ana Cunha , David Filipa , Guedes Rita , Rocha Céu , Oliveira Hugo M.
Published: October 2023

Resumo Introdução: Os cuidados de fim de vida em doentescom doença renal terminal (DRT) podem ser desafiantes e necessitar do apoio de uma equipa especializada em cuidados paliativos (ECP). Objetivo: Caracterizar a população de doentes com DRT encaminhada à ECP e avaliar os determinantes para um fim de vida planeado no domicílio. Métodos: Realizámos um estudo de coorte observacional retrospectivo dos doentes com DRT encaminhados à ECP entre janeiro/2014 e dezembro/2021 (n = 60) e caracterizámos aqueles com DRT previamente conhecida relativamente ao local de fim de vida (n = 53). Resultados: A maioria dos pacientes eram mulheres comidade mediana de 84 anos. Metade dos doentes encontrava-se em tratamento conservador, 43% em hemodiálise crónica e os restantes suspenderam diálise iniciada agudamente. Daqueles com DRT previamente conhecida, 18% morreram em casa. Não foi objetivada associação entre género, idade, cognição, status funcional, comorbilidades, etiologia da DRC ou modalidade de tratamento da DRT e o local de óbito. A anúria e a menor sobrevida após suspensão de diálise associaram-se a um fim de vida no hospital e verificámos uma tendência para o fim de vida em casa nos doentes com mais tempo de acompanhamento pela ECP. Conclusão: O fim de vida no domicílio é possível num programa domiciliário de cuidados paliativos, independentemente de idade, sexo, etiologia da DRC, principais comorbilidades e modalidade de tratamento. A anúria e o menor tempo de sobrevida após suspensão da TRS podem ser fatores limitantes. Um acompanhamento mais longo em cuidados paliativos pode favorecer o fim de vida no domicílio.
Temporal dynamics of Plasmopara viticola as function of bud load increase in 'Sauvignon Blanc'
Authors: Wurz Douglas André , Brighenti Alberto Fontanella , Allebrandt Ricardo , Rufato Leo
Published: October 2023

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of increasing bud load per plant on epidemiological variables of downy mildew on 'Sauvignon Blanc'. The study was carried out in a commercial vineyard in a high-altitude region of the municipality of São Joaquim, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, during the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 vintages. The treatments consisted of four bud loads: 15, 30, 50, and 75 per vine. The maximum incidence, maximum severity, beginning of symptom appearance, time to reach maximum disease incidence and severity, area under the incidence and severity disease progress curve were determined. Increasing bud load over 50 per vine results in higher incidence and severity of downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) in 'Sauvignon Blanc' leaves but does not influence the time to reach maximum disease incidence and severity. Increasing bud load over 50 per vine results in an increase in the area under the disease incidence and severity progress curve for downy mildew in 'Sauvignon Blanc' leaves. To adopt over 50 buds per vine treatment, it is necessary additional disease control measures, with an emphasis on integrated management to control downy mildew.
Temporal trend of the dropout rate and vaccination coverage of the triple viral vaccine in Brazil, 2014-2021
Authors: Moura Lívia de Lima , Neto Mercedes , Souza-Santos Reinaldo
Published: October 2023

Abstract Objective: to analyze the temporal trend of coverage and dropout rate for triple viral vaccine in Brazil, according to the country’s Federative Units and Macro-Regions, between 2014 and 2021. Methods: this was an ecological time series study, using data from the National Immunization Program Information System and the Live Birth Information System; joinpoint regression models were used. Results: in Brazil as a whole annual vaccination coverage was below 95% and ranged from 92.3% (2015) to 54.4% (2021); the second dose of the vaccine showed a decreasing temporal trend in the period (average change over the period = -5.8; 95%CI -10.5;-0.8); the temporal trends were stationary and decreasing in the country’s Federative Units; the dropout rate ranged from 22.2% (2014) to 37.4% (2021). Conclusion: there was a downward trend in vaccination coverage and an increase in the dropout rate in Brazil as a whole and in the country’s Federative Units.
QUANDO A CRISE BATE À PORTA: DESMONTE E RESILIÊNCIA DE PAGAMENTOS POR SERVIÇOS AMBIENTAIS (PSAS)
Authors: Borges Tomás Paixão
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo busca debater as estratégias de desmonte utilizadas em dois dos principais programas de serviços ambientais do Brasil, o Bolsa Floresta e o Bolsa Verde. O objetivo é identificar as razões por trás da perenidade do primeiro e dissolução do segundo. De maneira geral, o trabalho enquadra as transformações no Bolsa Floresta e no Bolsa Verde em dois níveis distintos: o papel da centralização jurídica e fiscal em cada programa para o corte do orçamento de cada programa nos anos de crise econômica e mecanismos de drift desde a criação das políticas públicas. As questões também são avaliadas sob a luz das transformações institucionais ocorridas durante o fim do governo Dilma e início do governo Temer. Como resultado, apontamos que a criação de uma burocracia própria cuja própria razão de ser era o financiamento do programa foi fundamental para a perenidade do Bolsa Floresta em um momento de grave crise econômica e política. Não obstante, ambos os programas sofreram diferentes estratégias de desmonte desde o momento de sua criação, que se intensificam em 2014 e 2015. Por fim, apontamos os principais aspectos de fragilidade do Bolsa Verde e do Bolsa Floresta em relação ao desmonte e levantamos alguns caminhos possíveis para continuação da pesquisa.
The Efficacy of Cold Atmospheric Plasma Deposited Antibiotics on Titanium Surfaces and Their Elution Liquids Against Staphylococcus aureus Growth Over Time
Authors: Olayiwola Beatrice , O'Neill Fiona , Kavanagh Darren F. , O'Neill Liam , O'Hara Rosemary
Published: October 2023

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) was used to deposit antibiotics, penicillin, and ciprofloxacin, separately onto titanium coupons. The antibiotic coating parameters were varied using a design of experiment software which factored in plasma power, bacterial and antibiotic load. The antimicrobial activity of the plasma deposited antibiotics was benchmarked against conventional spray coated materials and the effect of the plasma exposure is discussed. The deposited antibiotics were characterized using various surface analysis and microbiological techniques. It was found that the antibiotics were not degraded and retained antibiotic activity against planktonic Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. However, the presence of the plasma during coating did alter the elution profile of the antibiotics and helped prolong the activity of the antibiotics on the metal surface. This study may contribute to the development of novel implant coating procedures that can offer prolonged antimicrobial protection.
Unilateral continuous subclinical paroxysmal activity: an unusual finding in a patient with recurrent absence status
Authors: Velizarova Reana , Genton Pierre
Published: October 2023

We report a patient with a history of rare generalised tonic‐clonic seizures and recurrent absence status who was diagnosed with a rare variant of idiopathic generalised epilepsy and absence status epilepsy. No other pathology was identified and MRI was normal. During a follow‐up of 17 years, we recorded a single unilateral continuous, strictly subclinical, paroxysmal activity which lasted for at least several hours. No control was observed under treatment with phenobarbital, lamotrigine and topiramate. Absence status was aggravated with carbamazepine and generalised tonic‐clonic seizures were not controlled with ethosuximide. Total seizure control was only possible with sodium valproate, which caused weight gain, and the patient has remained seizure‐free for the past 10 years under 1,000 mg/d valproate and 200 mg/d topiramate. The recorded unilateral, long‐lasting, subclinical spike‐and‐wave discharge is quite unusual for idiopathic generalised epilepsy and, in our opinion, occupies a transitional position between generalised and focal activity. [Published with video sequences]
The first record of Riella macrocarpa (Sphaerocarpales, Marchantiophyta) in Albania
Authors: Kashta Lefter , Marka Jani , Papp Beáta
Published: October 2023

Riella macrocarpa was described as R. helicophylla var. macrocarpa by Allorge in 1929. Later, this variety has not been used further and has not been treated correctly in the checklists. The species was separated and raised to the species rank by Segarra-Moragues et al. in 2022. Riella macrocarpa is known mainly in the western part of the Mediterranean Basin. The only record from the eastern part is from Cyprus. In the Balkan Peninsula only Riella notarisii has been reported so far from Croatia and Greece. Riella macrocarpa was found in Albania (Narta area), which means an extension of the distribution of this species to the eastern Mediterranean region. Its occurrence details in the Narta area and some notes on habitats are presented in this paper.
Surviving their journey: A trauma-informed approach to migrant children’s experiences of violence on the Western Balkan route
Authors: Burgund Isakov Anita , Zegarac Nevenka , Markovic Violeta
Published: October 2023

Year after year, millions of children cross international borders for many different reasons. In order to support the further strengthening of the system of protection in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in terms of responsiveness to new vulnerabilities arising from the context of migration, in-depth interviews were undertaken in 2021 with a sample of 48 youths (N=38 boys and N=10 girls), both unaccompanied and traveling with families, currently residing in camps in BiH, about their experience of violence and its impacts on their wellbeing using a trauma-informed and children’s-rights approach. All children experienced a range of traumatic experiences on the journey, including severe violence. Even though the concept of emotional violence is unclear to them, most children plainly describe traumatic experiences, while their tendency to normalize violence is noticeable. Many of them showed symptoms of trauma responses or identified them in their siblings, younger children, and peers. Nevertheless, many children have developed various help-seeking, help-using, and self-help strategies, including joining other adults or peers, mutual help and support, the analysis of risk situations, elaboration of exit strategies, self-efficiency assessment, and a range of self-regulation and resilience-building techniques, in addition to avoidance, denial, and self-harm. Research findings point to the diversity of children’s responses to violence and prolonged traumatic events. They also raise a lot of questions regarding the impact on children’s current and future development and well-being and the availability of trauma-informed responses and care. The results contribute to the scarce resources concerning the scientific understanding of children’s experiences of violence and the understanding of traumatic experiences among migrant and refugee children.
Children’s rights in Bulgaria between theory and practice: The case of the deinstitutionalization reform
Authors: Nenova Gergana , Antonova Radostina
Published: October 2023

Like many post-socialist states, following the transition to democracy, Bulgaria had to close the large institutions for children in which orphans, children with disabilities and other types of children were being raised. The so-called deinstitutionalization reform has been an important part of introducing children’s rights legislation in contemporary Bulgaria. However, it is still unclear how the consequences of the reform relate to the normative framework of child’s rights. To address this problem, we present the results of a study conducted in 2020/2021 that explores the implementation of the reform through the approach of action research. We analyse interviews with children, social workers and public officials conducted in two big cities in Bulgaria. We outline the ways and extent to which children’s rights are integrated into the professional practice of social workers and in the lives of children that are part of the reform, as well as the reasons for their violation. We conclude that there are significant contradictions between the ‘theoretical framework’ of children’s rights and their implementation in relation to the deinstitutionalization reform. The former may be seen as ‘unintended consequences’ of the reform resulting from Bulgarian society’s socio-cultural specificities.
Locating the role of civil society in anti-corruption: A qualitative comparative analysis of 30 democracies
Authors: Villanueva Prince Aian
Published: October 2023

The paper explores the configuration of corruption in democracies and simultaneously looks at whether civil society figures in this configuration. It does so via a fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis of 30 democracies in the third wave of autocratization. Results of the analysis suggest that the presence of high perceived corruption is accounted for by the absence of a robust civil society combined with the absence of wide and independent public deliberation and the presence of high political exclusion. On the other hand, the absence of high perceived corruption is explained by the presence of wide and independent public deliberation combined with the absence of high political exclusion. It is particularly in the latter case that civil society’s role, whether in its presence or absence, is elusive. The paper contributes to the discussion on the contextual dependencies of corruption and the conditionality of civil society’s anti-corruption role. Prospects for future research on the conditional and possibly indirect anti-corruption role of civil society in democracies are put forward.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) v1
Authors: Peñuelas Núria
Published: October 2023

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of mouse brain
Intestinal transit time v1
Authors: Peñuelas Núria
Published: October 2023

Intestinal transit time measurement in mice
Intracellular neuromelanin quantification v1
Authors: Peñuelas Núria
Published: October 2023

Protocol for quantifying intracellular neuromelanin in coronal sections of the rodent brain, in HE stained sections (NM-occupied area) and unstained sections (NM OD).
The relationship between digital and scientific literacy with biology cognitive learning outcomes of high school students
Authors: Yusuf Andi Muhamad , Hidayatullah Saifullah , Tauhidah Dian
Published: October 2023

Digital literacy and scientific literacy are needed in the world of education as an effort to make students have 21st century competencies. This study aims to determine the relationship between digital literacy and scientific literacy together with cognitive biology learning outcomes of SMA N 16 Semarang students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is correlational quantitative research. The population of this study were students of class XI SMAN 16 Semarang with a total of 108 students. Sampling technique was using saturated sampling. Data collecting techniques were using questionnaires for digital literacy variables and tests for scientific literacy and cognitive biology learning outcomes. Hypothesis testing was using multiple correlation. The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between digital literacy and scientific literacy with cognitive biology learning outcomes, with a significance value of 0.00 ˂ 0.05, a large correlation value of 0.474 (medium correlation), and a coefficient of determination of 20.4%. It is important for teachers and students to apply digital literacy and scientific literacy to improve cognitive learning outcomes.
Analysis of students’ numeracy skill in genetics topic based on minimum assessment competency
Authors: Andriani Listia , Diana Sariwulan , Hidayat Topik
Published: October 2023

Genetics is a biology topic that applies several mathematics principles. It causes numeracy skills in genetics to be important for students. Therefore, a good mastery of numeracy skills could help students to solve genetics problems and achieve genetics competencies. Based on this statement, this study was conducted to analyze the numeracy skills of class XII based on the Minimum Competency Assessment (Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum/AKM). Fifty-four students were involved as research participants. Furthermore, 30 questions were used in this study. The result showed that the numeracy skills of class XII were still in the low category due to the lack of experience in solving AKM-type questions, learning experience, mathematics ability, mastery of genetics concepts, and students' perceptions of genetics. The low students’ performance on numeracy skills should be considered especially by an education provider to adjust the learning implementation that can improve students’ numeracy skills in genetics.
Improving critical thinking skills of high school students through learning mini research projects on household waste management activities
Authors: Haerani Rifka , Kusnadi Kusnadi , Rahman Taufik
Published: October 2023

This study explores the effect of mini research project learning on high school students critical thinking skills in household waste management activities. To achieve this goal, this study used a pre-experiment method with one group pre-test post-test design. Data were taken from first-grade students in one of the senior high schools in Bandung as research subjects for the experimental class without a control class. The test instrument (essay) adapted from Facione (2011) was used to measure students' critical thinking skills. The results showed that there was an increase in students' critical thinking skills after learning the mini research project with an average N-gain score of 0.55 (medium). The criteria for critical thinking skills had also changed from the average critical thinking score achievement which was very low (not manifested) to high (strong) which was seen based on the results of the initial and final tests.
The application of virtual laboratory as an effort to improve 10th grade students’ learning outcomes on environmental change topic
Authors: Sidik Raudlah Melinda , Suhara Suhara , Peristiwati Persitiwati
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this research was to identify the effect of a virtual laboratory application on the student results in the environmental changes topic at SMAN 16 Bandung. A virtual laboratory is an activity of learning with the use of software as a simulator containing all necessary equipment in preparation, tools, working step demonstration, and practicum observation. During the teaching and learning process, the teacher guided the students to understand the concept of learning, especially in the concept of environmental changes topic (pollution and climate changes). The students were directed to analyze and identify the problem of the topic itself, so they would develop the ability to think critically and solve the problems. The method used in this research was pre-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample in the research consisted of 34 students in one class experiment. Instruments used in this research consisted of 30 multiple choices questions with six options and a questionnaire about the attitude cases to the learning process. Supported research results showed that there was an effective effect in the application of virtual laboratory, with an N-gain value of 0.72 with the category of high effect. The average learning mastery of students after implementing a virtual laboratory was 88%. Learning outcomes about students' attitudes when learning using virtual laboratory showed a very good category with an average of 81%, with the highest attitude on indicators of collaboration and critical thinking.
Animal Wearables and the Transformation of Movement Ecology Through IoT
Authors: Srinivas Kuntamalla , Shashikanth Boorla. , Raghuram Mudumba , Venumadhav Kottur
Published: October 2023

The transformative power of the Internet of Things (IoT) has reached the realms of movement ecology, revolutionizing the ways in which we monitor and understand animal movement patterns. This paper delves into the emergence and impact of animal wearables, devices equipped with advanced sensors that collect real-time data on an animal's location, physiological status, and surrounding environment. Historically, tracking animal movement relied heavily on manual methods, such as visual observations and rudimentary tagging. With the advent of IoT, these methods have evolved to incorporate real-time monitoring, improved accuracy, and the simultaneous tracking of multiple animals. Through a series of case studies, we highlight the novel insights into the behavior of migratory birds, marine life, and terrestrial mammals provided by IoT-enhanced wearables. Despite their evident advantages, these wearables also present challenges, from data management issues to concerns about animal welfare and data privacy. Looking forward, the potential for miniaturization, integration with AI, and enhanced connectivity promises even more refined tools for movement ecology research. This paper underscores the profound influence of IoT on movement ecology, heralding a new era of informed conservation and ecological understanding.
Green Synthesis of Silver Atropa Acuminata Nanoparticles: Characterization and Anti-Diabetic Potential
Authors: Thakur Priyanka , Pandit Vinay
Published: October 2023

Background: Atropa acuminata plant, which is also known as the maitbrand or Indian belladonna, belongs to the family Solanaceae and is closely related to the deadly nightshade of Europe and North Africa used in the treatment of various diseases. Objectives: The main objective is to investigate the antidiabetic potential of silver nanoparticles of Atropa acuminata. Methods: In this study green synthesis of silver nanoparticles was carried out. The current study engross the green synthesis of A. acuminata roots by reducing silver ions, where ultraviolet (UV) spectral analysis and transmission electron microscopy confirmed nanoarchitecture. The optimized silver nanoparticles were characterized for shape, size and morphological features by various techniques viz., SEM, TEM EDXA and XRD. The optimized formulation was further subjected for lipid peroxidation assay and in vitro antidiabetic assay in order to understand the antidiabetic potential of formulated silver nanoparticles. Results: The Silver nanoparticles of Atropa acuminata roots was successfully prepared by optimizing different concentration of plant extract at different temperatures and stirring speed. The Resultant optimized nanoparticles showed a particle size around 20 nm and -28 mv zeta potential. Further the characterization of optimized AgNPs was carried out. SEM provides the shape, size, and morphological features, whereas EDXA confirms the compositions and distribution of nanoparticles through spectrum and elemental mapping. XRD diffraction analysis revealed the crystalline structure of nanoparticles. Further, Nanoparticles showed a maximum scavenging potential of 82.633±0.116 for superoxide anion free radicals at 100 µg/mL concentration. Among two anti- diabetic assays, the αamylase assay shows a better result of percent inhibition 63 ± 1.32 at 75 μg/ml concentrations. Lastly, in vitro, drug release study revealed a 101.50% cumulative release from Ag- NPs formulation up to 1 hour, which was better than the standard one. Conclusion: This study explores the novel technology of green synthesis for various biomedical applications.
Design and Evaluation of Polyherbal Nanogel for The Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Bhargavi Posinasetty  , Chandaka Madhu  , Upendra Chandrakant Galgatte  , Srividya Kommineni  , Basavaraj H  , B. Appa Rao  , Divya Narla  , Sagar Narendra Ande
Published: October 2023

A typical autoimmune condition known as rheumatoid arthritis is linked to progressive impairment, systemic problems, early death, and socioeconomic expenses. Rheumatoid arthritis has no known cause, and the prognosis is uncertain. However, new therapies with better results have been developed as a result of breakthroughs in our knowledge of the disease's aetiology. The current therapeutic approach, which reflects this advancement, involves starting intensive therapy shortly as a diagnosis is made and escalating the medication in the goal of clinical response while being guided by an evaluation of the disease condition. The medicinal industry is not an alternative to the increasing paradigm of nanotechnology, which is evoking advancements in practically all technological sectors. It has long been utilised for artificial medicine production. The emphasis today is on conventional therapies, though. This study has a considerable application in the developing field of nanomedicine because it focuses upon the nanogel preparations of conventional drugs. As the risks and shortcomings of contemporary medicine become more obvious, herbal therapies are experiencing a comeback because they are viewed as a fair and well-balanced method of therapy. The effectiveness of herbal medicines in the treatment and management of disease is demonstrated by developments in analytical and clinical studies. Herbal treatments' primary drawback is their failure to dissolve and stabilize. Newer technological developments may be able to solve the issues with herbal remedies. Nano-formulations show how modern technology and herbal medicines interact. Consequently, herbal medications' increased stability, homogeneity, low toxicity, and strong drug encapsulation capacities make them a promising candidate for innovative drug delivery systems.
Repeating Large Earthquakes along the Mexican Subduction Zone
Authors: Singh Shri Krishna , Corona-Fernandez Raúl Daniel , Santoyo Miguel Ángel , Iglesias Arturo
Published: October 2023

Repeating large earthquakes (M ≥ 7), waveforms for which are nearly identical, have been identified only on the Mexican subduction thrust near Acapulco. These earthquakes occurred on 1962 (Ms 7.0) and 2021 (Ms 7.0, Mw 7.0). Here, we report on two more sequences of three repeating large earthquakes each in eastern and western Oaxaca, Mexico. The repeating earthquakes in eastern Oaxaca occurred on 23 March 1928 (Ms 7.5), 1965 (Ms 7.6, Mw 7.5), and 2020 (Ms 7.4, Mw 7.4), and in western Oaxaca on 4 August 1928 (Ms 7.4), 1968 (Ms 7.2, Mw 7.3), and 2018 (Ms 7.2, Mw 7.2). Galitzin seismograms of the earthquakes in each sequence at DeBilt, The Netherlands or at Strasbourg, France are strikingly similar for at least 2600 s after the P-wave arrival. Similarity of waveforms of earthquakes in each sequence and tests with seismograms of events locations for which are accurately known suggest that their source areas were less than 10–20 km of each other. Moment-rate functions of these events are remarkably simple. We also document quasi-repeating earthquakes in central Oaxaca on 17 June 1928 (Ms 7.6) and 29 November 1978 (Ms 7.6, Mw 7.6). Such events have similar locations with large overlap in primary slip but are not identical. Recently, Michoacán–Colima earthquakes of 1973 (Ms 7.5, Mw 7.6) and 2022 (Ms 7.6, Mw 7.6) were reported as quasi-repeaters. Repeating or quasi-repeating large earthquakes imply that they are known for all the other events in the sequence if we know the location and gross source parameters of one of them. This permits the estimation of recurrence periods and the delineation of seismic gaps with greater confidence. Repeating and quasi-repeating large earthquakes in Oaxaca, an unique observation, shed new light on seismic hazard of the region, provide further support for the characteristic earthquake model, and reveal remarkably persistent behavior of ruptures through multiple earthquake cycles.
Diseño de un actuador híbrido para rehabilitación acuática
Authors: Belmonte-Cerdán Elías , García Pérez José Vicente , Martínez-Pascual David , Blanco Ivorra Andrea , Álvarez-Pastor Jesús , García-Aracil Nicolás
Published: October 2023

Muchos trastornos motores pueden provocar discapacidades crónicas limitando la calidad de vida de quienes las padecen. La robótica de rehabilitación ha demostrado ser eficaz como complemento a la terapia convencional, aunque muchos de los individuos que sufren estas enfermedades a menudo son excluidos de este tipo de terapias. El proyecto SPLASH pretende investigar un nuevo paradigma de rehabilitación que combine la rehabilitación robótica y la terapia acuática, lo que ha llevado al desarrollo de actuadores híbridos acuáticos. El proyecto NOHA profundiza en el estudio de estos sistemas para elaborar una prueba de concepto. En este artículo se resume el proceso de diseño de un actuador híbrido acuático, particularizando su aplicación en un dispositivo robótico de miembro superior. En primer lugar, se plantean las ecuaciones que modelizan el comportamiento del sistema. A continuación, se establecen los requisitos de diseñoo, se presenta un diseño conceptual y se seleccionan los componentes a utilizar. Por último, se proponen líneas de trabajo futuro en el desarrollo de este dispositivo.
Implementación del juego pares o nones en un robot social
Authors: Borrero Juan , Arrojo Fuentes Guillermo Arturo , García Jesús , Castillo Jose Carlos , Castro-González Álvaro , Salichs Miguel Ángel
Published: October 2023

En el presente trabajo se ha desarrollado e implementado el juego pares o nones como una aplicación de entretenimiento en un robot social. Se ha escogido este juego al ser apto para todos los públicos, principalmente niños y personas mayores, por su simplicidad de uso y facilidad de aprendizaje. El objetivo del juego es servir tanto como aplicación de entretenimiento como para estimulación cognitiva al requerir realizar pequeñas operaciones matemáticas. Para llevar a cabo esta aplicación, por un lado, se ha utilizado modelos de inteligencia artificial para la detección de las manos de los usuarios y se han realizado las operaciones de procesado correspondientes para obtener la información necesaria en el juego. Por otro lado, se ha implementado la habilidad en el robot que le permite al usuario interaccionar con el mismo. Tanto el módulo de detección como la habilidad se han integrado en la arquitectura completa del robot.
Robot mascota con carácter social y emocional para interacción multi-modal en aplicaciones de compañía y entretenimiento
Authors: Maroto Gómez Marcos , Lewis Matthew , Malfaz Maria , Castro-González Álvaro , Salichs Miguel Ángel , Cañamero Lola
Published: October 2023

La robótica social abarca un gran número de aplicaciones entre las que se encuentra la compañía y el entretenimiento. Sin embargo, ambas áreas no han sido demasiado exploradas y presentan grandes retos en el diseño de robots autónomos que realmente reduzcan la soledad de sus usuarios fomentando una interacción human-robot adecuada. Este artículo presenta los métodos utilizados para desarrollar comportamientos sociales en robots mascota autónomos con el objetivo de aportar compañía y entretenimiento a sus usuarios. Además, proponemos estrategias para mejorar la expresividad del robot mediante el uso de emociones. El sistema propuesto se integra en MiRo, un robot mascota con apariencia animal diseñado para aplicaciones de entretenimiento y compañía al que se le dota de interacción multi-modal para interactuar con sus usuarios mediante juegos y comportamientos afectivos.
De ontwikkeling van de leergangen Nederlands als tweede taal in Vlaanderen
Authors: Beheydt Ludo
Published: October 2023

Al sinds de 16de eeuw zijn er in Vlaanderen leerboeken Nederlands als vreemde taal en als tweede taal voorhanden. Aanvankelijk ging het om vertalende conversatieboeken voor soldaten en handelaars, maar al in de 19de eeuw kwamen er grammatica-vertaalmethodes naar het model van klassieke talen. Onder invloed van wijzigende inzichten in didactiek en linguïstiek heeft de strategie en de vormgeving van de leergangen zich grondig gewijzigd. Selectieve woordenschatkeuze, syntactisch-structurele systematisering en aandacht voor communicatieve competentie maakten de efficiëntie van de leerboeken groter. Ook leerpsychologische invloeden van het behaviorisme en de cognitieve leertechnieken vergrootten de leerefficiëntie. Dat leidde tot eclecticistische methodes met een gedifferentieerd leeraanbod en oefenaanbod. De technische innovaties in audio- en videomateriaal hebben vervolgens geleid tot audiovisuele leergangen waarin soaps, audio-lexicale oefeningen en luisteroefeningen een aandeel krijgen. Recent zijn taakgerichte leergangen voor specifieke individuele behoeften met nadruk op intercultureel onderwijs en e-learning populair geworden. Ondertussen zijn daar ook online cursussen met aansluitend oefenmateriaal bijgekomen.
De receptie van Conscience in de Poolse pers tot 1918. Voorlopige bevindingen
Authors: Czarnecka Bożena
Published: October 2023

Het Poolse receptieonderzoek naar het werk van de Vlaamse romanschrijver Hendrik Conscience (1812-1883), een van de meest vertaalde schrijvers uit het Nederlands in het Pools, concentreert zich hoofdzakelijk op vertalingen van zijn werk in boekvorm. Over de receptie van Conscience in de Poolse kranten en tijdschriften van de 19e en begin 20e eeuw is er weinig bekend, hoewel dit destijds een wezenlijke factor moest geweest zijn in de processen van verbreiding en assimilatie van zijn werk in de Poolse cultuur. Alleen al daarom kan de huidige kennis van de receptie van deze auteur als onvolledig beschouwd worden. Dit artikel presenteert de eerste deelresultaten van het onderzoek naar de receptie van Conscience in de Poolstalige pers tot 1918. Het verschaft basisinformatie over de historische en culturele context van die tijd en karakteriseert (zowel kwantitatief als kwalitatief) het voorlopige corpus van teksten. De meeste aandacht wordt gericht op tot nu toe onbekende vertalingen van twee verhalen van Conscience: Rikke-tikke-tak (1846) en Blinde Rosa (1847) die in 1856 als feuilleton zijn verschenen in het tijdschrift Rozmaitości (uitgegeven in Lviv). Dit zijn hoogstwaarschijnlijk ook de vroegste vertalingen van Conscience in het Pools, niet uit het origineel, maar via de Franse tussenvertaling van Wocquier (1854).
Grensoverschrijdingen in Voorspel van een gebroken liefde door Geert de Kockere en Isabel Vandenabeele, beschouwd als ekphrasis van het schilderij Prologue d’un amour brisé van Edgard Tytgat
Authors: Kalla Irena Barbara
Published: October 2023

Voorspel van een gebroken liefde is een Vlaams prentenboek van Geert De Kockere (tekst) en Isabelle Vandenabeele (illustraties) uitgegeven in 2007. Op het achterplat van het boek staat het schilderij ‘Prologue d’un amour brisé’ van de Belgische expressionist Edgard Tytgat (1879-1957). Het schilderij is gemaakt in 1928 en is nog steeds een mysterie dat zelfs door de kenners van Tytgats kunst nog niet is verklaard. Dit prentenboek is een poging om het schilderij te interpreteren. Het artikel onderzoekt het prentenboek als ekphrasis, een creatief antwoord op Tytgats schilderij. De bevindingen worden geïnterpreteerd in de bredere context van prentenboeken voor volwassenen en ‘voor alle leeftijden’. Als theoretisch kader gebruik ik onderzoek naar diverse soorten ekphrasis en Sandra Beckett’s Crossover Picturebooks: A Genre for All Ages (2012) om verschillende grensoverschrijdingen te onderzoeken die voortkomen uit genrekenmerken, met name de relaties tussen tekst en afbeeldingen.
Adjectieven met voorzetselvoorwerp: een taalvergelijkende studie
Authors: Vandeweghe Willy
Published: October 2023

De meeste ruimtelijke voorzetsels dragen op een “OBJ-zoekende” (“Doel”) of “OBJ-vliedende” (“Bron”) manier bij aan de sententiële dynamiek. Deze neologistische termen worden gevormd naar het model van de bestaande termen “centripetaal” en “centrifugaal”. De dynamiek komt ook tot uiting wanneer deze voorzetsels in een vaste constructie staan met het werkwoord, met de PP als voorzetselobject. Wanneer ze in constructie zijn met een bijvoeglijk naamwoord, in het bijzonder een emotief, wordt men geconfronteerd met een dubbele oriëntatie. Dat wil zeggen, het door het predicaat gekozen object lijkt het Doel van de door het predicaat geïmpliceerde richting, maar tegelijkertijd kan men er de Bron in zien voor de in het predicaat beschreven emotie: het PP lijkt een “-petale” met een “-fugale” lezing te combineren. Deze oriënterende paradox leidt tot verschillende lexicale keuzes in verschillende talen zoals het Nederlands en het Frans. In dit artikel wordt het fenomeen onderzocht door de contrastieve reikwijdte uit te breiden tot gegevens uit het Tsjechisch en het Pools.
Nieuwe woorden bouwen, bijvoorbeeld met lego: Zij legoot – sie spielt mit lego – sy speel lego’s. Conversie contrastief in het Nederlands, Duits en Afrikaans
Authors: Boonen Ute K.
Published: October 2023

Naast samenstelling en derivatie vormt conversie een uiterst productief woordvormingsprocedé in de West-Germaanse taalfamilie. Naast gesubstantiveerde infinitieven essen – das Essen vind je ook die Flöte – flöten, laufen – der Lauf. In het Nederlands lijkt conversie nog productiever te zijn dan in het Duits, zo kent het Nederlands hij voetbalt of zij legoot wat in het Duits niet wordt weergegeven met *er fußballt, *sie legot, maar met perifrastische formuleringen: er spielt Fußball, sie spielt mit Lego. In het Afrikaans is in deze gevallen ook een omschrijving noodzakelijk: hy speel sokker resp. sy speel lego’s. Met behulp van empirisch corpora-onderzoek en een enquête naar attitudes van de taalgebruiker wil ik door mijn project te weten komen welke vormen van conversie in de drie talen voorkomen, welke woorden als basis voor een conversie kunnen dienen en welke geconverteerde woorden misschien nog in gebruik zouden kunnen komen.
Verstaanbaarheid van Tsjechische sprekers van het Nederlands op A2-niveau
Authors: Kostelecká Marta
Published: October 2023

In deze bijdrage en in mijn huidige onderzoek focus ik op de verstaanbaarheid van het Nederlands zoals gesproken door Tsjechische sprekers. Doel is om na te gaan in hoeverre moedertaalsprekers dit “Tsjechisch Nederlands” van A2-, B2- en C1-sprekers verstaan.

Het ERK en de beoordelingscriteria van het CNaVT stellen bepaalde eisen aan het niveau van het Nederlands en kunnen gedeeltelijk als uitgangspunt worden toegepast voor de beoordeling van de uitspraakverwerving. In deze bijdrage neem ik de verstaanbaarheid van het “Tsjechisch Nederlands” van A2-sprekers onder de loep. k maak gebruik van een opname van 53 seconden waarin een A2-spreker een tekst voorleest. De opname liet ik door moedertaalsprekers, docenten NT2 en NVT beoordelen op verstaanbaarheid. Ik wilde nagaan hoe deze opname van een doorsnee spreker van het niveau A2 globaal verstaanbaar is. Ik richtte me tevens op de beoordeling van enkele specifieke aspecten, namelijk: de realisatie van de klemtoon, de intonatie, sjwa en enkele afzonderlijke klanken die uit eerder contrastief onderzoek als knelpunten voor Tsjechische moedertaalsprekers naar voren kwamen. Aan de hand van de beoordeling door de moedertaalsprekers inventariseerde ik vervolgens met dit onderzoek de probleempunten in de uitspraak van A2-sprekers.