bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unilateral peg-shaped mandibular central incisor and direct composite resin treatment: A case report
Authors: Fidan Muhammet
Published: September 2023

Aim: This case report describes the restorative treatment process of a non-syndromic unilateral peg-shaped left mandibular central incisor.
Case presentation: A 23-year-old female patient was admitted for aesthetic concerns related to the appearance of the anterior mandible and a peg-shaped incisor. The color selection was done on clean, hydrated teeth. The teeth were roughened with a minimal red belt bur, a 37% phosphoric acid gel was applied to the enamel for 30 seconds, and the teeth were washed with water for 30 seconds to remove the acid agent. Following the application of a universal adhesive to the surface according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the palatal and proximal walls were formed using a mylar strip and an A2B-colored resin composite. Then, polymerization of the restoration was completed using an incremental layering technique. After the removal of any excess restoration, low-speed finishing and polishing were done using aluminum oxide and flexible rubber polishing disks containing diamond particles. After the resin application, the treatment was completed.
Conclusion: To achieve optimal results in the treatment of patients, restorative treatment can be recommended, considering the position and condition of the tooth. When choosing the most appropriate treatment for a patient, the advantages and limitations of each technique should be carefully explained, and the most conservative treatment should be recommended.
 
How to cite this article:
Fidan M. Unilateral peg-shaped mandibular central incisor and direct composite resin treatment: A case report. Int Dent Res 2023;13(1):44-47. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.no1.7
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE O CONCEITO DE MEMÓRIA NAS PERSPECTIVAS DE SANTO AGOSTINHO, SANTO TOMÁS DE AQUINO E RAMON LLULL
Authors: Mateus Natasha Nickolly Alhadef Sampaio
Published: September 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar o conceito de memória na perspectiva dos autores: Aurélio Agostinho de Hipona (354-430), Tomás de Aquino (1225-1274) e Ramon Llull (1232-1316). Tendo em vista que na atualidade há uma desvalorização significativa da memória, contudo estes autores a reconheciam como uma peça fundamental dos seres humanos, servia não só para a memorização ou o simples ato de lembrar, mas era a base do relacionamento do ser humano com a vida e com a realidade. A metodologia deste trabalho consiste em ser bibliográfica, pois se recorre às diversas literaturas que tratam do tema, e documental, já que dispõe da utilização de um corpus documental dos registros deixados pelos autores treinados.
Ampliação da educação secundária no Brasil: considerações sobre o paradigma desenvolvimentista (1930-1960)
Authors: Alvarenga Antonia Valtéria Melo , Barbosa Lucimeire Rodrigues , Vale Júnior João Batista , Morais Laura Alice Feitosa
Published: September 2023

Com o processo de desenvolvimento e modernização do Brasil, implementado a partir de 1930, a educação escolar tornou-se um mecanismo importante para a construção de um futuro promissor. No imaginário social que se formava, ela era eficaz à superação de exclusões do passado e a melhor recompensa às privações e enfrentamentos do presente.  É sobre aspectos desse processo, especificamente a respeito da ampliação do Ensino Secundário no contexto desenvolvimentista, que discutimos   nesse texto. Trata-se de uma pesquisa analítica, ancorada na História Social, tendo como fontes a literatura  produzida sobre a temática, notadamente pesquisadores como  Albuquerque (2015), Brum (2000), Bielschowski (2004) que contribuíram com a compreensão sobre os projetos de desenvolvimento  colocados em funcionamento  no período,    e Theodoro (s/d), Ribeiro (2003) , Aranha (2000) que pesquisam a  importância do projeto educacional e a ampliação do Ensino Secundário,  nesse contexto. Também integraram as fontes de pesquisa documentos como decretos, leis, reformas currículares e outros que fundamentaram legalmente as  alterações processadas no campo educacional entre os anos de1930-60. O texto está organizado em duas partes: a primeira apresenta  posições a respeito  da intervenção estatal no progresso econômico nacional; na segunda parte é discutida a importância assumida pela educação no projeto de modernização e industrialização do nacional, e em especial como  a  expansão do Ensino Secundário ocorreu  nas diferentes   partes do território.
Marketing como ferramenta estratégica para um posicionamento competitivo no agronegócio
Authors: Donadon Frederico Andreis Beneli , Mannarelli Filho Teucle , Pazini Glauber Martins , Pradella Luiz Otavio , Ruiz Filho Antonio
Published: September 2023

O presente estudo tem por objetivo analisar se as ferramentas de posicionamento estratégico do Marketing, quando utilizadas na ação empresarial competitiva das pequenas e médias empresas do Agronegócio, têm contribuído de forma eficaz para que referidas organizações se consolidem como marcas de relevância no setor. Em acréscimo, pretende-se explorar o alcance das estratégias do marketing, a partir das novas tecnologias que compõem o Agronegócio 4.0. Metodologicamente esta pesquisa ancora-se na abordagem qualitativa, embasada em levantamento bibliográfico sobre a temática pesquisada, bem como em estudo de caso, no formato de pesquisa documental, sobre a empresa Venco Saúde Animal, especializada na fabricação de produtos exclusivamente veterinários. Os resultados da análise evidenciam uma sucessão de estratégias voltadas ao planejamento, gestão, desempenho e tecnologia que possibilitaram à empresa de pequeno porte pesquisada fazer frente a grandes multinacionais. O investimento em marketing foi um deles, com aportes que ascenderam de R$ 3,4 milhões em 2016 para R$ 4 milhões em 2017. Ademais, a concentração dos investimentos exclusivamente no mercado veterinário, o oferecimento de produtos com melhorias e adaptados ao cenário nacional, a profissionalização da gestão da companhia, a delimitação entre o planejamento estratégico e a gestão operacional, a criação do conselho de administração dentro do modelo de governança corporativa com o papel de definir e supervisionar as estratégias da empresa, além de cobrar o desempenho proposto, foram medidas decisivas para alavancar a Venco Saúde Animal. A parceria com universidades e a criação de um centro de pesquisa e desenvolvimento dentro da fábrica destinado a coletar informações do mercado e buscar respostas para as demandas dos criadores, tanto de pequenos animais como os de produção, estão entre os demais acertos da empresa. Há uma lacuna na presente pesquisa (elaborada com base em 2017) em relação à situação atual (2020) da Venco Saúde Animal, uma vez que, em outubro de 2018, efetivou-se a venda integral da mesma para a britânica Dechra, cujo interesse primordial na aquisição consistiu em buscar uma presença estrategicamente significativa nos mercados brasileiro e sul-americano.
Evidências científicas sobre os benefícios do uso de PICS para a qualidade de vida de mulheres climatéricas: revisão de escopo
Authors: Nogueira Cintia Mikaelle Cunha de Santiago , De Freitas Joyce Soares , Paiva Emile Rocha da  Silva , Morais Fátima Raquel Rosado , Costa Hosana Mirelle Goes e Silva , Barros Renata Janice Morais Lima Ferreira , Silva Lívia Nornyan Medeiros , Fialho Ana Virgínia de Melo
Published: September 2023

O climatério é uma fase significativa na vida da mulher, expondo-se a alterações fisiológicas que podem interferir na sua qualidade de vida, os benefícios promovidos pelas PICS podem trazer tratamentos alternativos para os distúrbios gerados no climatério. O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma revisão de escopo para analisar e resumir sistematicamente as evidências científicas sobre os benefícios promovidos pelas PICS como tratamento para redução dos sintomas do climatério e melhoria da qualidade de vida. Métodos: A scoping review foi realizada com base na estrutura de Arksey e O'Malley. O diagrama Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis (PRISMA) foi usado como um guia para registrar o processo de revisão. Os artigos do ano de 2006 a 2021 sobre PICS no climatério foram encontrados com base em palavras-chave usando bases de dados eletrônicas (Scielo, Lilacs, PubMed, CINAHL e Web of Science). Após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foram identificados 294 artigos na busca inicial nas bases de dados, dos quais houve uma amostra final de 30 textos, alcançada a partir da leitura dos materiais na íntegra. Resultados: Os estudos avaliados abordaram diversas PICS na melhoria da qualidade de mulheres climatéricas. Acupuntura e Yoga são as formas mais estudadas e comprovadas para melhorar os sintomas. O óleo essencial de lavanda foi utilizado em todos os estudos que investigaram a aromaterapia como benefícios para mulheres climatéricas. Estudos mostram que sintomas como distúrbios do sono, fadiga, atrofia vaginal e problemas sexuais, influenciados pelas alterações hormonais no climatério, afetam as emoções das mulheres e impactam diretamente em sua saúde mental. Foram identificadas lacunas quanto ao uso de outras práticas integrativas, visto que a maioria dos estudos abordava mais a acupuntura e o yoga. Conclusões: Necessidade de realização de estudos nacionais sobre o uso de PICS nesta fase, visto que na literatura há poucos estudos realizados no Brasil. Além disso, propõe-se a ampliação das terapias integrativas complementares como item indispensável na atenção à saúde da mulher.
Similaridades e dissimilitudes das características dos corredores de transporte público em cidades globais
Authors: Vanderlei Maria Ivana , Meira Leonardo Herszon , Lima Neto Oswaldo Cavalcanti da Costa
Published: September 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as similaridades e dissimilitudes dos corredores de transporte, analisando as variáveis operacionais e econômicas, com modos de transportes diferentes e suas relações com as características específicas das cidades globais. Os objetivos foram obtidos através do levantamento das informações socioeconômicas das cidades e das características dos corredores de transporte, realizando agrupamentos das características dos corredores, examinando as variáveis mais importantes e fazendo uma análise dos dados. Sendo utilizada a metodologia de tratamento dos dados coletados, com a comparação e constatação de semelhanças e diferenças, através da análise dos resultados, possibilitando a comparação dos modos de transportes. A hipótese apresentada é que a análise e comparação entre os corredores já implantados ou em implantação, poderá auxiliar os gestores na tomada de decisão, na escolha do modo de transporte a ser implantado nas cidades que gerenciam.
An Investigation on Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
Authors: Tung Tran Minh , Huong Doan Thi Thanh , Oanh Vo Thi Kim
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This section provides an overview of the article's main objective and scope. It introduces the concept of knowledge-based entrepreneurship in higher education institutions and sets the stage for the research's exploration of its various aspects, including drivers, challenges, and transformative impacts.

 

Theoretical Framework: This section discusses the theoretical underpinnings and concepts that guide the research. It mentions how universities have evolved from traditional knowledge disseminators to hubs for entrepreneurial initiatives and outlines the theoretical foundation upon which the study is built.

 

Methodology: This part briefly outlines the research methodology employed in the study. It mentions the systematic analysis of existing literature as the primary research approach and highlights the study's focus on knowledge transfer, collaborative relationships, and the role of Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs).

 

Findings: This section summarizes the key findings of the research. It touches upon the pivotal role of universities in the knowledge economy, the mechanisms of knowledge transfer, and the significance of TTOs in facilitating knowledge-based entrepreneurship. It provides an overview of the transformative potential highlighted in the study.

 

Research, Practical & Social Implications: This part discusses the broader implications of the research. It highlights how the findings impact academia, industry, and society at large. It mentions the need for collaborative efforts and how knowledge-based entrepreneurship can drive economic growth, technological advancement, and societal progress.

 

Originality/Value: This section underscores the uniqueness and value of the research. It emphasizes the contribution of the study to the understanding of knowledge-based entrepreneurship and its role in fostering collaboration between academia and industry. It also mentions the potential for innovation and resilience in the future.
Памяти Полякова Юрия Алексеевича
Authors: Гриценко Светлана Анатольевна , Фаткуллин Ринат Рахимович
Published: September 2023

В статье представлен научный, творческий и жизненный путь кандидата сельскохозяйственных наук, профессора Юрия Алексеевича Полякова. Профессор Ю.А. Поляков являлся автором многих уникальных зоогигиенических исследований и внес большой вклад в становление и развитие сельского хозяйства Челябинской области.
Оценка кормовой ценности зерна новых гибридов кукурузы, созданных с участием инбредных линий Сибирского филиала ВНИИК
Authors: Губин Сергей Валерьевич , Логинова Антонина Михайловна , Гетц Галина Васильевна
Published: September 2023

Кукуруза остается незаменимой кормовой культурой благодаря высокой потенциальной урожайности, универсальности использования и высокой калорийности зерна. В Урало-Сибирском регионе эту культуру выращивают главным образом для заготовки силоса. В высококачественном силосе доля зерна должна составлять 38–50 %, поэтому кормовую ценность силоса в значительной степени обуславливает содержание в зерне крахмала, жира, клетчатки и протеина. Целью исследований была оценка содержания основных питательных веществ (крахмал, клетчатка, жир, протеин) в зерне новых перспективных гибридов кукурузы. Объект исследования – зерно новых гибридов кукурузы, полученных путем скрещивания тестеров Всероссийского НИИ кукурузы (г. Пятигорск) с инбредными линиями, созданными в Сибирском филиале ВНИИК (г. Омск). Урожай зерна был получен на опытном поле СФ ВНИИК в 2022 году. Проведена оценка гибридов на скороспелость, урожай зерна, содержание в зерне и выход с 1 га посева основных питательных веществ: крахмала, клетчатки, протеина и жира. Выход крахмала из зерна варьировал от 2,44 т/га до 5,61 т/га, жира – от 0,14 т/га до 0,37 т/га, протеина – от 0,25 т/га до 0,78 т/га. С учетом показателя ФАО выделены 2 группы гибридов, сочетающих в себе комплекс хозяйственно ценных качеств. Гибриды RDT7/05М × Ом 26 (ФАО 140) и RDT1058/11С × Ом 42 (ФАО 150) сочетают в себе высокий выход крахмала с 1 га (5,27–5,55 т/га), протеина (0,64–0,73 т/га) и жира (0,30–0,34 т/га).
Контроль теплового состояния турбокомпрессоров сельскохозяйственных машин
Authors: Гриценко Александр Владимирович , Бурцев Александр Юрьевич , Патов Артем Германович , Лукомский Константин Иванович
Published: September 2023

В сельскохозяйственном машиностроении активно используется турбонаддув. Турбокомпрессоры (ТКР) сегодня устанавливают на 90 % автотракторной техники, используемой в сельском хозяйстве. В результате анализа сформулирована проблема замещения электронных компонентов и систем на более простые решения: установку в систему смазки двигателя внутреннего сгорания (ДВС) двух гидроаккумуляторов (ГАКБ) – прокачивающего и питающего. Рассмотрение теории вопроса показывает, что использование ГАКБ в системе смазки позволяет к 180-й секунде, прошедшей с момента выбега, снизить температуру подшипника ротора ТКР на 15 °С. Проведенные расчеты позволили установить объемы рабочих камер ГАКБ прокачивающего и питающего, которые соответственно составили 4,5 и 1,2 литра. В методической части исследования представлены спроектированные ГАКБ и схема модернизированной системы смазки. В экспериментальной части работы установлено, что в штатном режиме при остановке ДВС время снижения величины давления перед подшипником ТКР до 0 составляет менее 5,25 секунды. Тогда как время выбега турбокомпрессора продолжается от 10 до 20 секунд в зависимости от режима. Таким образом ¾ времени выбега подшипник находится при подпитке нулевым давлением. Установка ГАКБ позволяет более 20 секунд поддерживать рабочее давление у подшипника. Так, при начальном давлении 0,599 МПа к концу 20-й секунды оно снижается всего на 0,13 МПа, обеспечивая с высоким запасом подпитку подшипника ТКР поступающим свежим маслом. Результаты экспериментальной работы с учетом варьирования температуры входного масла в подшипник турбокомпрессора Твх = 70…90 °С позволяют определиться с границами эффективности работы подшипников ТКР, их подпитки и лучшей прокачиваемости масла. В рабочих зонах частот вращения вала ротора ТКР 65 000–75 000 мин–1 при минимальных входных давлениях 0,10–0,15 МПа рабочая температура масла повышается до 111 °С, что является близким результатом к предельным значениям температур масла. Повышение величины давления масла до 0,25 МПа в зоне тех же частот вращения вала ротора ТКР приводит к снижению температуры масла до 106 °С. Правильная подборка рабочих объемов ГАКБ позволяет избежать перегрева подшипников и масла, обеспечив при этом эффективную работу ДВС на любых возможных режимах.
Landscape Genre as an Object of Criticism in Soviet Culture at the Turn of the 1920s–1930s
Authors: Rutsinskaya I.I.
Published: September 2023

The turn of the 1920s–1930s is one of the most controversial periods in the history of Soviet culture. There are still many gaps in its study. In particular, the problem of transforming creative and ideological programs of many post-revolutionary art associations remains insufficiently analyzed. The article examines the most influential art organization of the post-revolutionary period — the Association of Artists of Revolution (AKhRR) — taking a more radical stance towards the landscape genre. Initially neutral, this position became extremely critical, even intolerable at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s. An analysis of dozens of articles written by the ideologues of AKhRR reveals the ways how new, “revolutionary” criteria for describing and evaluating landscape paintings were developed and how an extensive system of accusations and a set of mandatory requirements for the genre were formed. Landscape was mostly seen as a “reactionary” genre, that made it possible to hide from modern reality, or, on the contrary, to “smuggle” in the Soviet art alien bourgeois values. The changing attitude towards the landscape also makes it possible to trace the transformation of emotional matrix of the era — the refusal to convey complex feelings, that for a long time were perceived as a basic characteristic of Russian landscape painting. The system of denying the landscape, so carefully developed by the members of the Association, was rejected by Soviet culture already in the mid-1930s. However, the events of the turn of the 1920s and 1930s demonstrate how the pictorial genre became a hostage to the movement of culture towards more radical, “leftist” ideological attitudes.
The Ladino Language in the Domain of World Intellectual History
Authors: Raevskaya M.M.
Published: September 2023

In the domain of world intellectual history, the Sephardic language, otherwise called Judeo-Spanish or Ladino, occupies a special place. The article deals with terminological nominations corresponding to the language, accepted in the paradigm of modern philological studies; the concept of Judeo-Spanish which implies a heterogeneous dialect continuum, including various geographical varieties that formed outside the Spanish-speaking area and independently of the Spanish language; the multifaceted nature of the Jewish-Spanish in the projection on its history as a repository of collective memory and cultural heritage; the religious context of the appearance of Ladino; a certain tradition of understanding the Jewish-Spanish language as a place of memory and a metaphor for a lost home, which has developed in the ethnic mentality of the descendants of Sephardic Jews and has been fixed in the artistic and documentary narrative; conventional and institutional status of the Hebrew-Spanish language; modern formats and strategies for its promotion, as well as features of its positioning in the ethnic mentality of the descendants of Sephardim expelled from Spain and Portugal in 1492/1496. Currently the language of Sephardic Jews, transmitted to different continents along with its native speakers, continues to be a powerful means of legitimizing the symbolic unity (based on maintaining a sense of secondary identity) of representatives of this traditional community. Despite active divergent processes, Judeo-Spanish or Ladino has a special status in the world intellectual history in accordance with its historical, social and cultural context and serves as a traditional basis in the structure of historical ethnic memory.
Functioning of the family of a child with Rett syndrome with particular emphasis onthe role of alternative communication (AAC) – an individual case study
Authors: Choszczyk Katarzyna
Published: September 2023

The article presents the functioning of a child’s family with Rett syndrome. The mainfocus is on the role of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a methodfor communication with a child who has no developed verbal communication skills. Thiswas done on the basis of an individual case study of a child with Rett syndrome and hisfamily. The conducted research shows that alternative communication in the form of PCS(Picture Communication Symbols) and Makaton gestures significantly improved communicationwith the child.
Effect of amino acids on sperm motility, velocity parameters, plasma membrane integrity and lipid peroxidation levels at cooled and post–thawed ram epididymal semen
Authors: SANGEETA SHARON , KULKARNI S , ARANGASAMY A , SELVARAJU S
Published: September 2023

This study is focused to look into the possibility of including amino acids during cryopreservation to improve the quality of frozen semen in sheep. Cauda epididymal semen was collected from 2-3 year-old Bannur crossbred rams slaughtered at the local abattoir. The semen samples were diluted in tris egg yolk glycerol diluent along with different additives and made into 7 aliquots. Aliquot 1 served as control, L-alanine was added @ 100 and 135mM in the aliquot 2 and 3, L-glutamine was added @ 20 and 25mM in the aliquot 4 and 5 and L-proline was added @25 and 50mM in the aliquot 6 and 7, respectively. Diluted semen was filled in 0.25 ml French straws, sealed manually and equilibrated at 4oC for 2 h, cooled in LN2 vapour before being plunged into LN2 till further evaluation. Inclusion of L-proline and L-glutamine in the diluent significantly increased the percent live sperm, total motility, lipid peroxidation and maintained higher functional membrane and acrosomal integrity than the control group. In contrast, L-alanine decreased the percentage of total motility, fast progressive spermatozoa and increased the percentage of immotile spermatozoa. It can be concluded that 20mM L-glutamine and 25mM L-proline can be used as semen additive to freeze ram epididymal semen as they prevented cryo injuries to sperm and improved the pre-freeze and post-thaw semen characteristics.
Effect of heat stress on physio-biochemical characteristics of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) genotypes
Authors: MEENA NAND LAL , ALI KISHWAR , DEHMUKH P S , TYAGI ARUNA
Published: September 2023

A study was conducted with three chickpea genotypes Pusa 256, RSG 888 and JG 11 to study the effect of high temperature stress on various physiological and biochemical parameters. In all the chickpea genotypes high temperature stress decreased RWC, MSI, Chl content, dry matter, leaf area and increased activity of antioxidant enzymes such as POX, GR, and SOD. RSG 888 possessed better seedling growth parameters under high temperature as compared to Pusa 256 and JG 11.
Effect of tillage and soil amendments on soil quality and yield of clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) in shallow hardpan soils of arid Gujarat
Authors: MANGALASSERY S , DAYAL DEVI , RAM B , MEENA S L
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted at CAZRI, Regional Research Station, Kukma-Bhuj during kharif 2009 to find out the management options for improving soil productivity and quality in shallow hard pan soils in arid Gujarat. There were four tillage treatments, viz no-tillage, minimum tillage, shallow tillage and deep tillage in main plots and four amendments (gypsum at 5 Mg/ha, farmyard manure (FYM) at 5 Mg/ha and both gypsum and FYM at 5 Mg/ha each and control) in sub plots. The results of the experiment showed that deep tillage along with the application of gypsum and FYM at 5 Mg/ha produced maximum yield and maximum net returns. The study found a decreased yield and negative net returns under no-tillage in these shallow hard pan soils. However soil biological and physical properties were better under no-tillage. Long term studies may be necessary to find out the applicability of no-tillage in these soils from a yield perspective.
Productivity and economics of castor (Ricinus communis) – based intercropping systems under rainfed conditions
Authors: SHARMA S K , SINGH JAGDEV
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted during rainy season of 2006 to 2009 at Dryland Research Farm of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar with the objective to assess the productivity of castor (Ricinus communis L.) in various plant geometries and to see the feasibility of growing various intercrops in castor under rainfed conditions. Fourteen treatments consisting of castor sole at 75 cm and 90 cm, castor paired at 60:90 cm and 60:120 cm, intercropping of 1 row of greengram, moth bean, clusterbean, cowpea and pearl millet in castor paired row system of 60:90 cm and intercropping of 2 rows of greengram, moth bean, clusterbean, cowpea and pearl millet in castor paired row system of 60:120 cm were tested in randomized block design with three replications. Intercropping of 2 rows of greengram in 60:120 cm castor paired row system gave significantly higher castor equivalent yield (1.35 tonnes/ha), net returns (Rs 9 674/ha), benefit: cost ratio (1.63), monetary advantage index (2 345) and income equivalent ratio (1.71). Also, intercropping of 1 row of greengram in 60:90 cm castor paired row system was found to be more productive and remunerative than moth bean, clusterbean, cowpea and pearl millet intercropping systems. Intercropping of green gram in paired row planting system of castor either in 1 or 2 rows was found superior than other intercrops in terms of biological parameters like land equivalent ratio, area time equivalent ratio and relative crowding co-efficient.
Evaluation of soybean (Glycine max) germplasm for some important morphological traits using multivariate analysis
Authors: PAWAR KSHITIZ KUMAR , RANGARE N R , SINGH A K
Published: September 2023

Based on the results obtained in present study, it is advocated that the genotypes namely MACS 1201, SL 788 and MASU 449 were identified as the best genotypes for grain yield. The cluster VII (CSB 08-09) and VI (SL 778, Dsb 20, MACS 1311, RKS 61, BAUS 40) was most diverse to each other. Hence, crossing between these cluster would help to accumulate favorable and desirable alleles for further improvement in grain yield and its component in soybean.
Assessment of genetic variability in mutant lines of greengram (Vigna radiata) using ISSR markers
Authors: SINGH S K , G SURESH B , LAVANYA G R , ARYA LALIT , BHAT K V , HUSSAIN Z , VERMA M
Published: September 2023

Out of 40 ISSR primers used in this study, 16 markers resulted in 163 amplifications with an average of 10.25 bands/ primer. Among 163 amplifications, 38 (42.89%) were found to be polymorphic. The genetic similarity coefficients among the mutant lines ranged from 0.88 to 0.99 with a mean value of 0.92. Cluster analysis based on ISSR profile grouped the genotypes into two major clusters which further divided into sub-clusters. The molecular diversity among the mutant lines was greater than that of the morphological diversity which also revealed that considerable amount of genetic variability has been generated through mutagenic treatment. The superiority of mutants AAIMM-10 and AAIMM-24 over the parental line in terms of yield and early maturity respectively proves the relevance of this study.
Effects of Intercrops on Growth and Yield of Oil Palm in Rainforest Zone of Nigeria
Authors: Obi E.I. , Awanlemhen B.E. , Agele S.O. , Aiyelari O.P. , Imogie A.E. , Osazuwa A.J
Published: September 2023

Experiments were conducted between 2014 to 2015cropping seasons in a 3 to 5 years old oil palm fields at Ohosu Sub-Station, Benin City, a rainforest zone of Nigeria. The experimens showed the effects of intercrops (Cassava, Maize and Pepper) on the growth and yield of oil palm. Data were collected on the growth and yields of oil palm in oil palm-intertcropping system. Alley cropping was not detrimental to the growth and yield of oil palm, in particular canopy cover (1.71, 2.52 and 2.86 m) and mean fresh fruit bunch yields (88.8, 89.9. 93.6 kg/plot). The overall biological advantage of the alley intercrops is high in oil palm fields of ages 3 to 5years. The sole and intercrops of cassava, maize and pepper appeared to have optimized use efficiencies of resources (space and nutrients) in the alleys of oil palm of different ages (3 to 5years).
A Comparative Assessment of Concentrations of Heavy Metals in Un-soaked and Soaked Maize (Zea mays) and Guinea Corn (Sorghum bicolor) sold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Edori O. S.
Published: September 2023

Food is the most vital component of human existence. Maize and guinea corn purchased from open market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria were divided each into two group. One group was soaked in distilled water for four days and the other group remain unsoaked. After four days, they were both even dried to constant weight and digested using nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide. The digest were analyzed for heavy metals using atomic absorption spectrophotometer model model SN – SG 10960. The result obtained showed higher value of metals in the unsoaked grains as against the soaked grains. The percentage removal of metals in maize was 22.999, 19.867, 100, 1.252, 9.953, 10.198, 7.007 and 4.412% for Pb, Cr, As, Fe, Zn, Ni, Cu and Mn respectively. For guinea corn, the percentage removal of the metal after soaking were; 51.592, 25.491, 100, 1.139, -8.365, 23.292, 7.585 and 22.661% for Pb, Cr, As, Fe, Zn, Ni, Cu and Mn. However, Cd was not detected in any of the samples and Zn content in guinea corn slightly increased in value. The result implied that soaking of cereals before preparation for human consumption could be an important source of removal of toxic metals from food.
Extraction and Characterisation of Steroidal Compounds from Gmelina arborea Stem Bark for Pharmaceutical Applications
Authors: Nna Prince Joe
Published: September 2023

Medicinal plants have remained a source of therapeutic agents in nature till date. There has been increasing concern in the use of some existing drugs due to their side effects, resistance and other shortcomings, hence the need for new drugs with better therapeutic properties. In order to contribute to the quest for novel medicines, this research sought to isolate, characterise, and identify putative therapeutic mediators from the stem bark of Gmelina arborea. Using a Soxhlet device, the powdered stem bark was extracted with hexane and ethyl acetate. On a silica gel column, the extracts were separated, and increasing concentrations of hexane in ethyl acetate were used to elute them. 40 fractions were produced after TLC analysis, and five combined fractions were created based on their characteristics (8 fractions to one) and coded PHE 001,002,003,004 and 005 respectively. The five fractions were analyzed by NMR (1D and 2D) to confirm the structures of their constituents. The result showed that PHE-004 was confirmed as mixtures steroidal compounds (stigmasterol and sitosterol)). The spectroscopic characterization of fraction PHE-004 reveals a chemical shift of the 1H-NMR ranging from 0-80-5.36 ppm and 13C-NMR ranging from 12.02-146.93 ppm. Melting point of 131-1330C and Rf value of 0.53. The results shows that the plant has some pharmaceutical potentials and the stem bark extract could serve as an entrepreneurial tool for trado-medical practitioners to justify its traditional medical claims.
Relationship Between Principals’ Idealised Influence and Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State
Authors: Ikedimma Ifeanyi Francis , Orji Friday Oko , Ezema Getrude Chinonso , Nwogbo Mercy Obianuju , Onwumbiko Agatha Nkechi
Published: September 2023

The study investigated relationship between principals’ idealised influence and teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Anambra State. The study was guided by one research question and one null hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance. The research design for the study was a correlational research design. The population of the study consist of 4,946 teachers in public secondary schools in Anambra state. Multi-state sampling procedure was used to draw 531 teachers as sample for the study. Two instruments were used for data collection namely: Transformational leadership questionnaire (TLQ), and Teacher’s job satisfaction Questionnaire (TJSQ). The instruments were validated by three experts. Reliability of the instruments was established using Cronbach Alpha method. Reliability coefficient obtained from TLQ yielded coefficient of 0.84 and TCQ yielded 0.96. Pearson Product Moment coefficient correlation was used to analyze data and test the hypotheses. The findings of this study showed a moderate positive relationship between principals’ idealised influence and teachers’ job satisfaction. There was significant relationship between principals’ idealised influence and teachers’ job satisfaction. It was concluded that principals’ idealised influence positively influence teachers’ job satisfaction. It was recommended that Anambra state ministry of education should encourage principals to adopt idealised influence style since it has been found to positively influence teachers’ job satisfaction.
Estratificação de risco cardiovascular pelo escore de Framingham na atenção primária em saúde
Authors: Santos Elisangela Milhomem dos , Cunha Laísa Cristina Camões , Duailibe Lucas Milhomem
Published: September 2023

As Doenças Cardiovasculares têm sido apontadas mundialmente como as principais causas de morte e tem sido um grande desafio para a saúde pública. O cenário da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) é o ambiente ideal para o desenvolvimento de ações de promoção e prevenção em saúde. Sendo assim, a estratificação de Risco Cardiovascular (RCV) é uma importante ferramenta de apoio para a APS podendo auxiliar nas tomadas de decisões das equipes de saúde dentro do território possibilitando organizar melhor as ações individuais e coletivas voltadas para pacientes portadores de condições crônicas. Nesse sentido, o Escore de Framingham (EF) tem sido proposto pelo Ministério da Saúde para a estratificação de RCV com o objetivo de planejar as ofertas e as periodicidades das ações a partir da demanda existente no território. Nesse contexto o EF destaca-se por ser uma ferramenta útil, prática e de fácil utilização para estimar o RCV e pode ser utilizada em larga escala na APS a fim de se obter uma melhor estimativa da saúde cardiovascular dos indivíduos acompanhados, permitindo a implementação de ações de promoção e prevenção, melhora do prognóstico desses pacientes, e, consequentemente, a qualidade da assistência prestada.
A caracterização da deficiência mental no contexto brasileiro: Interface entre saúde e direito
Authors: Gonzalez Flávio , Bertolini Sheila Roberta Fabro , Silva Policardo Gonçalves da
Published: September 2023

A Convenção sobre os Direitos da Pessoa com Deficiência - CDPcD (ONU, 2006) e a Lei Brasileira de Inclusão - LBI (BRASIL, 2015) trouxeram a possibilidade de tipificar pessoas com transtornos mentais na categoria deficiência, o que permite a esta população o acesso a diversos direitos. No entanto, não definiram objetivamente quem são estas pessoas, o que, se por um lado traz abertura para o atendimento a este público, por outro pode esvaziar as ações afirmativas de inclusão social, pois engloba um grande grupo de pessoas, já que, por exemplo, todos os critérios diagnósticos e códigos previstos no Manual de Diagnóstico e Estatístico de Transtornos Mentais, 5.ª edição - DSM-5 estão elencados como transtornos mentais. O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir este tema, visando identificar o(s) critério(s) norteador(es) da definição de deficiência mental na perspectiva da Convenção (ONU, 2006) e LBI (BRASIL, 2015). Adotou-se a abordagem qualitativa, com análise de fontes documentais que caracterizam essa deficiência, incluindo a CDPcD, a LBI, a Lei 10.216/01, a Lei nº 12.435/2011, o Decreto nº 5.296/04, bem como as Políticas Nacionais de Educação Especial de 2008 e 2020, entre outros, e pesquisa bibliográfica de documentos internacionais referentes à deficiência. Os resultados apontam que não há referências que possam estabelecer com segurança esta tipificação, sendo este um aspecto que necessita ser mais bem regulamentado. No entanto, embora não encerre a questão, a análise das leis vigentes aponta fatores podem ser indicativos para esta caracterização: (1) que seja um impedimento de longo prazo, entendido como aquele que incapacita a pessoa para a vida independente por no mínimo 02 anos; (2) que seja um impedimento mental que, em interação com diversas barreiras, possa obstruir a participação plena e efetiva na sociedade em igualdade de condições com as demais pessoas.
Molecular biology - Some techniques and applications: Literature review
Authors: Pinto Murillo de Sousa , Borges Isabela da Rosa , Fontoura Luiz Guilherme Oliveira , Carneiro Lilian Carla , Moraes Filho Aroldo Vieira de
Published: September 2023

Molecular Biology is an area of Biology that is dedicated to the molecular structure of intracellular chemical and biological reactions and was established due to the study of the structure of DNA, RNA, protein synthesis and various molecular techniques. The evolution of these techniques has enabled the detection of diseases and genetic errors more quickly and effectively for diagnosis and treatment. Given this, this work uses a literature review on the use of Molecular Biology, in order to highlight its positive and negative points. Molecular study is strongly linked to the function of genes and gene products, which makes the approach to molecular biology expansive. By sequencing the genome of several organisms, it is concluded that nucleotide sequences alone are not sufficient to fully understand the functions of genes. Already, in relation to the techniques, it is known that the PCR have its techniques delineated around the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology executing in vitro processes of Transcription by Polymerase Chain Reaction. After data analysis, it is concluded that there was an evolution of Molecular Biology techniques as well as their application, so the positive points stand out in relation to the negatives.
Some of the possible impacts of emotional intelligence on self-managing teams
Authors: Oliveira Bárbara Donata de , Oliveira Monica Magalhães de , Carrino Adauto Luiz
Published: September 2023

Understand that the concept of self-managing teams goes beyond an organization, because it is necessary to analyze the characteristics of the individuals who make up the team and their relationship with emotional intelligence. It is understood that as companies evolve, it becomes paramount to retain talents who possess emotional skills that influence the work environment in a collaborative and productive space, the so-called soft skills. Thus, self-managing teams have as their main characteristic autonomy and shared responsibility, while emotional intelligence describes the ability to recognize, understand and manage their feelings and emotions. In this path of analysis on the relationship between the self-managing team and emotional intelligence, we undertook as a methodological path, the exploratory qualitative research, using bibliographic and electronic references, by which they address guiding lines on self-managing teams in Brazilian companies and above all an intertwining with other strands articulated in this study. Thus, this study has as problematization the respective questioning: How does the relationship of soft skills and emotional intelligence occur, in the promotion of a healthy work environment for employees. To find answers to this problem, we aim to recognize the relationship between soft skills and emotional intelligence, since this relationship evidences the effectiveness in organizations for better productivity and a healthy work environment for employees. In addition, we understand that self-managing teams are better led by members who have control of emotions and express their needs and feelings in an assertive, analytical and professional way, also understanding the needs and choices of the individual towards the group.
Mental Health Advocacy in The Gambia, West Africa
Authors: Thorson-Olesen Stephanie , Njai Safiya
Published: September 2023

Introduction: To promote mental health globally, including low-and middle-income countries, research and advocacy are essential. The Republic of The Gambia is one of the smallest countries in the world and is the focus of this research.
Purpose: This study examines social and cultural aspects of access to mental health treatment in The Gambia, West Africa.
Methodology: The population of focus consisted of adults over 18 living in The Gambia. The methodological approach was a qualitative phenomenological study involving semi-structured interviews conducted via Zoom, by a researcher from The Gambia.
Results: Data were collected from 17 participants living in The Gambia at the time of the study. A team of analysts with diverse backgrounds evaluated transcripts and identified five themes highlighting social and cultural conceptualizations of mental health and mental illness, sociocultural determinants of health, interventions, barriers to care, and legal frameworks to support mental health change.
Conclusions: The findings from this study are significant for mental health providers who seek to understand different perceptions of mental health and mental illness and the associated stigma. Furthermore, this study suggests several opportunities for mental health advocacy in The Gambia
Actividades educativas basadas en la enseñanza multisensorial para fortalecer el aprendizaje significativo en estudiantes con dislexia en la básica elemental
Authors: Litardo Santos Katty Mariussi , Avila Zambrano José Leonardo
Published: September 2023

La investigación se centra en fomentar la participación dinámica de docentes y estudiantes en el aprendizaje multisensorial mediante el desarrollo de actividades que promuevan el aprendizaje significativo en los estudiantes que sufren dislexia. El objetivo de la investigación fue diseñar actividades educativas basadas en la enseñanza multisensorial, con el propósito de fortalecer el aprendizaje significativo en estudiantes con dislexia de la básica elemental de la Escuela Alhajuela N°144 de la parroquia Charapotó, Cantón Sucre.  Para ello, se emplearon métodos teóricos y empíricos, siguiendo un enfoque de investigación mixto. Mediante la utilización de instrumentos de evaluación diagnóstica, como encuestas dirigidas a los estudiantes y entrevistas a los docentes de la básica elemental, los resultados obtenidos revelaron que los estudiantes con dislexia enfrentan dificultades significativas para participar activamente en el proceso de aprendizaje, lo que se refleja en una interacción limitada en clase, la falta de realización de tareas y, en última instancia un bajo rendimiento escolar. En conclusión, se evidencia la relevancia de implementar actividades educativas que fomenten la enseñanza multisensorial, especialmente dirigidas a estudiantes con dislexia, pudiendo sugerir las siguientes actividades que las expondremos más adelante como, por ejemplo: juego de palabras con tarjetas, rompecabezas de sonidos, juegos de ortografía con movimiento, juegos de memoria con sonidos, canciones y el uso de materiales manipulativos. Todas estas actividades ofrecen un conjunto de sensaciones y estímulos específicos que favorecen la exploración, el aprendizaje, el desarrollo del pensamiento lógico y otras habilidades cognitivas.
Carcinoma ductal bilateral con segundo primario en tiroides: Reporte de caso
Authors: Mancheno Lara Paula , López Tinitana Juan , Coyago Iñiguez Juan
Published: September 2023

El carcinoma ductal invasivo es el tipo más frecuente de tumor maligno mamario. A nivel mundial el cáncer de mama en mujeres es      la segunda causa de muerte; en América Latina es frecuente con el 14,1%. En Ecuador el cáncer de mama representa el 27% de la población entre los 40 y 55 años. El cáncer bilateral sincrónico en mamas es poco frecuente únicamente se presenta en el 1-2,5% de pacientes con cáncer mamario. La neoplasia folicular de tiroides no invasiva, es de bajo riesgo, el diagnóstico es histopatológico. No existe relación alguna entre las dos patologías en este caso, por lo que lo hace un caso interesante.  A continuación, se presenta el caso de una paciente 47 años con antecedente de bulto en la mama derecha desde hace 7 años. Fue diagnosticada hace 3 años de cáncer de mama bilateral. 2 años después en controles se evidencia la presencia de un nódulo tiroideo TIRADS 4, por lo que mediante una biopsia patológica se diagnóstica de neoplasia folicular de tiroides no invasiva. En consenso médico se determina la realización de una lumpectomía bilateral con radioterapia, lobectomía tiroidea izquierda y como hallazgo incidental se diagnostica de taquicardia supraventricular por lo que se realiza ablación con radiofrecuencia. En conclusión, con la revisión bibliográfica y experiencia exitosa del paciente sumándose el manejo exhaustivo en cada patología se coincide con los diferentes procedimientos de abordaje. Este caso pretende explicar los beneficios de las diferentes técnicas utilizadas en la paciente, junto a su evolución.
Estudio bibliométrico sobre la violencia política contra las mujeres en razón de género, representación política y su visibilización
Authors: Delgado Cortina Lidda Consuelo , Sáenz Rangel José Rafael
Published: September 2023

En este estudio se llevó a cabo un análisis bibliométrico para identificar las tendencias más relevantes en cuanto a la violencia política contra las mujeres en razón de género. Se utilizaron dos bases de datos, Scopus y Dimensions, y se analizaron 220 documentos, de los cuales 172 son artículos científicos. Los resultados obtenidos permiten conocer con mayor detalle las diferentes formas en las que se manifiesta la violencia política hacia las mujeres, así como las posibles soluciones y medidas que se pueden adoptar para erradicarla. Dentro de los resultados se encuentra a Estados Unidos como el país que más ha producido sobre el tema, así como el año 2019 donde aumenta la producción de este tema de forma considerable. La autora más citada es Elin Bjarnegård de la Universidad de Uppsala en Suecia. En el análisis de los documentos, se recopiló información valiosa acerca de la violencia política contra las mujeres en razón de género. Se plantea el estudio de la temática sobre su trayectoria a lo largo del tiempo y su impacto en la producción científica anual. Se revisaron experiencias nacionales e internacionales sobre las conductas que constituyen este tipo de violencia. Otro hallazgo relevante es que la temática, además de derivar de una mayor participación de la mujer en los puestos de elección popular, es el papel que tienen los medios de comunicación para visibilizar de una manera correcta estas conductas, así como el análisis de la interseccionalidad para la adecuada atención de la violencia y las redes de apoyo de las mujeres para erradicarla, temas que se pueden abordar en futuras investigaciones.