bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A questionnaire based study to assess the challenges faced by clinicians and patients in the management of uveitis
Authors: Pius Chris Diana , Pradeep Thanuja G , Ramesh Deepthi , Bhandary Ananth S
Published: December 2024

Uveitis includes many conditions and requires detailed examination, multiple investigations, referrals, topical and systemic medications, and regular follow-up to achieve effective management.

To understand the difficulties faced by patients and clinicians alike in the management of uveitis.

We conducted a focus group discussion among eight clinicians involved in the care of uveitis patients, and semi-structured interviews were conducted on ten uveitis patients of varying educational status to understand their difficulties.

Braun and Clarke's six-phase approach was used for to coding and conducting a thematic analysis and six themes with sub-themes were identified. Among clinicians, the themes were challenges faced in the treatment of uveitis patients; Identification of gap areas/ support areas; and The need for health technology for the management of patients with uveitis The Patients themes identified were patients' knowledge of uveitis and relevant medication prescribed for its treatment; perceived barriers to uveitis treatment; opportunities to incorporate mobile health technology into treatment and care.

The prominent challenge that was revealed in the study was patient education along with multiple follow-ups and the cost of medication. It was identified time constraints in a busy clinic, and the need for multiple referrals, investigations, and regular follow-ups all played a critical part in the effective management of these patients. Both patients and clinicians understood that the problem could be solved by the use of technology and both were open to exploring the use of mobile health applications as part of the management of the disease.

Patient education and counseling about disease symptoms, systemic association, and medication are vital to the treatment of uveitis. The use of mobile health applications as a means to achieve the above has been explored in this study.
Regression of mild myopia using extended blinking therapy
Authors: Sahu Pallavi Priyadarsani , Mohanty Soumya Kanta , Dash Shovna , Padhee Sourav
Published: December 2024

Objective of this study was to assess whether extended blinking exercises have any role in the improvement of vision and halt the progression of myopia.

This is a prospective comparative study, done over a period of 1 year. Mild myopic patients, with spherical equivalent upto – 3 D myopia, aged 11-40 years were included. 80 myopic patients (160 eyes) were divided into 2 groups (cases and controls) with 40 patients in each. Cases were subjected to extended blinking exercises, while the control group were given glasses. After 6 weeks - visual acuity, cycloplegic and subjective refraction and biometry was observed in both groups.

: 80 myopic eyes (cases) had improvement of visual acuity in right eye from 0.28(logmar) to 0.07(logmar) which is of high statistical significance. The spherical equivalent decreased from -0.70 ±0.45 D to -0.22 ±0.34D. The left eye visual acuity improving from 0.29 (log Mar) to 0.06 (logmar) which is also of high statistical significance. The spherical equivalent decreased in the left eye from -0.7 ±0.45D to -0.2± 0.32 D. Out of 80 eyes (cases) 50 eyes became emmetropic whereas there was significant improvement of increased visual acuity in the rest. Controls had no significant change in any of the parameter.

: This study concludes that simple diurnal extended blinking exercises is quite an effective strategy in regressing, thus halting the progression of myopia at an early stage.
Awareness and attitude towards eye donation amongst first year postgraduate students in a medical college in Haryana, India
Authors: Deswal Jyoti , Chauhan Rajender Singh , Rathi Ashok , Sheoran Khushboo , Sharma Nidhi
Published: December 2024

: To assess the awareness and attitude regarding eye donation among first year postgraduate medical students who got admission in the year 2022 in a Medical College in Haryana.

It was a cross-sectional questionnaire based study in whichfirst year postgraduate medical students who got admission in the year 2022 in various departments of the medical college were given online questionnaire (Google Form) to fill and submit. The questionnaire had 20 questions pertaining to various aspects of eye donation.

Among 115 students who responded, mean age was 26.39 years (range 24 – 44 years), and 40.9% (47/115) were males and 59.1% (68/115) were females 449 (62.3%). 97.4% (112/115) students had knowledge that cornea is the part which is required for transplantation in eye donation and 77.4% (89/115) students were knowing the fact that optimal time of eye donation is within 6 hours after death. 72.2% (83/115) pledged to donate eyes.

The knowledge about eye donation was good but further motivation will be required for pledging for eye donation. Emphasising more on eye donation awareness during MBBS and including more competencies related to eye and organ donation in MBBS curriculum are some of the strategies which can be adopted to increase awareness among medical students.
Exploring visual functionality in school-going children (6-12 years) from urban and rural district of Pune
Authors: Banerjee Susmita , Magdum Renu , Madan Veshal , Gandhi Madhura
Published: December 2024

This study examines visual impairments prevalence in Pune District's urban and rural school children, recognizing environmental influences on visual development. Understanding variations in visual metrics informs public health initiatives. Visual acuity and color vision play pivotal roles in academic and social development, highlighting the importance of targeted vision care strategies.

This study emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention for visual impairments in children, emphasizing the crucial role of clinical optometrists in conducting regular eye check-ups and collaborating with schools and parents.

"To compare visual functionality, in school-going children aged 6-12 years from urban and rural districts of Pune, aiming to identify potential disparities."

A cross-sectional study in Pune District evaluated 900 systematically selected school children (450 from urban, 450 from rural areas). Visual metrics were assessed: stereo acuity (Titmus test), amplitude of accommodation (RAF rule), refractive status (full spectacle correction), visual acuity (Snellen's chart), and color vision (Ishihara test). Statistical analysis employed descriptive statistics and chi-square tests.

In a demographic study of 900 participants from 7 Taluka schools in Pune, Maval Taluka had the highest representation (17.9%). Prevalence of myopia was higher in urban (94.8%) than rural (70.7%) areas, while hypermetropia was more common in rural (29.3%) than urban (5.2%) areas. Color vision deficiencies exhibited no significant difference. Stereo acuity and amplitude of accommodation varied significantly geographically, with stereoacuity notably lower than refractive errors and amplitude of accommodation.

The study found lower stereoacuity than refractive errors and amplitude of accommodation, with significant differences between urban and rural children, suggesting environmental influences.
Clinical profile of ocular manifestations associated with acute leukemia
Authors: Das Rajiv Kumar , Rabha Jolly , Bharali Paramesh
Published: December 2024

Ocular manifestations in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are not uncommon but rarely present as the sole symptom. They usually arise secondary to anemia, thrombocytopenia, and hyperviscosity. However, atypical features like optic disc edema and pseudo-hypopyon may indicate relapse. This case series of 9 ALL patients identified potential relapse markers. We advocate for routine ophthalmological referrals for all leukemic children to assess for atypical features during follow-up. Notably, there is a dearth of epidemiological and clinical studies on this topic in northeastern India.

: This prospective, descriptive hospital based study was conducted on 9 nos of patients with Acute Leukemia whose duration were over 1 year and whose diagnosis were already confirmed by the paediatrics oncology outpatient department physicians; based on the peripheral blood smear and bone marrow biopsy. These patients were underwent a comprehensive ophthalmological clinical evaluation, dilated fundus examination, optical coherence tomography and other tailored investigations.

Among 9 pediatric patients, 66.67% were from rural areas, 33.33% from semi-urban areas, and none from urban areas. Ocular involvement was observed in 22.22% of patients unilaterally, 22.22% had no ocular signs, and 55.55% exhibited bilateral involvement (representing 55.55% of all eyes). Conjunctival involvement was seen in 27.77% of eyes, with subconjunctival hemorrhage (16.66%) being the most common. Conjunctival congestion occurred in 11.11% of eyes. Anterior chamber involvement included uveitis (16.66%), hyphema (5.55%), and pseudo-hypopyon (5.55%). Iris bombe, a form of posterior synechiae, was observed in 16.66% of uveitic eyes. Elevated intraocular pressure was found in 16.66% of eyes. 72.22% of eyes showed no other anterior chamber involvement. Vitritis was the most common vitreous involvement, observed in 16.67% of eyes. 83.33% of eyes had no vitreous involvement. Retinal involvement included hemorrhages (16.67%) and edema (11.11%), while 72.22% of eyes had no retinal involvement. Epiretinal membrane was found in 5.56% of eyes, with 94.44% showing no macular involvement. Elevated LDH levels were present in 33.33% of patients.

Ocular involvement in leukemia can be primary or secondary to hematological abnormalities. Relapse should be suspected in any patient with ocular signs, especially after remission. Retinal hemorrhages are the most common manifestation of leukemic retinopathy. Atypical features like pseudo-hypopyon, hyphema, and optic disc swelling with elevated LDH warrant immediate investigation for relapse. Thorough oncological evaluation is crucial during follow-up. We recommend ophthalmological referral for all leukemic patients for comprehensive assessment.
Superior oblique muscle ocular cysticercosis: A rare presentation
Authors: Gandhi Harsh Minesh , Shelar Atharva Pandurang , Patel Kunjan Jayanti
Published: December 2024

Infection with , the larval stage of the pig tapeworm , is referred to as cysticercosisIt is the most prevalent human ocular platyhelminth infection. Food contamination, particularly from undercooked pork, contaminated water, and vegetables, is the cause of it. It is frequently observed in areas with inadequate sanitation. We report a unique case of a 7-year-old girl who had unilateral eccentric proptosis and decreased ocular motility in downward gaze due to isolated right superior oblique muscle cysticercosis. This case requires discussion due to the unique position of the cyst, the patient's young age, and the relative rarity of this disease in the modern world.
Sparkle in the eye: A rare case of Bietti\'s crystalline dystrophy
Authors: Selvakumaar Priethikka Mohanarangam , Gandhi Nivetha , Thangaraj Snegapriya , Ganesh Adhityaram
Published: December 2024

: Bietti’s Crystalline Dystrophy is an uncommon autosomal recessive tapetoretinal dystrophy resulting from a mutation in the CYP4V2 gene. It is defined by the existence of sub-epithelial corneal deposits at the limbus and small sized, crystalline looking deposits in the retina, especially at the posterior pole. This is bolstered by retinal pigment epithelial atrophy and the choriocapillaris.

: In this report, we present the case of a 55-year-old male exhibiting reduced visual acuity, nyctalopia, impaired color vision, and yellow-white crystal deposition in the posterior pole of both eyes. Additionally, areas of retinal pigment epithelium atrophy and pigment clumping were observed. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) of the macula revealed hyperreflective dots in the outer retinal layers, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid, along with outer retinal tubulations. Electroretinography (ERG) results were subnormal, and visual field assessment indicated paracentral scotomas in both eyes. The patient has been prescribed spectacles and is under regular follow-up.

: This case is highlighted due to its rarity in the lack of genetic association and underscores the significance of employing SD-OCT and electrophysiological studies for early disease diagnosis. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of genetic counselling in preventing the inheritance of this condition.
Multiple and simultaneous manifestation of ocular inflammation in neurological disease
Authors: Annamalai Radha , Cyriac Rejo Varkey , Narasimhan R. Lakshmi
Published: December 2024

We report a rare manifestation of herpetic viral retinitis and encephalitis in a patient with reactivation of pulmonary aspergillosis eventually progressing to involve the eye causing choroidal infiltration. Ocular features can have widespread involvement and can affect vision. An 89-year-old male patient presented with fever, defective vision, difficulty in walking with involuntary movements in the right side of his body and history of treatment for pulmonary aspergillosis. Computed tomography Scanogram showed a bronchiectatic cavity with extensive fibrosis, few parenchymal calcific specks and adjacent pleural thickening.

Ophthalmic examination showed pseudophakia in both eyes with nasal pterygium in the right eye. Fundus evaluation in both eyes showed pale optic disc, circumferential retinal infiltrates at the posterior pole and periphery, vitritis and patchy sheathing along arteries. A provisional diagnosis of herpetic retinitis was made and he was advised to continue intravenous acyclovir. On review after 24 hours, fundus showed creamy choroidal patches suggestive of aspergillus endophthalmitis and a combined aetiology for the retinitis was considered. On the third review the vitritis appeared to be settling with better definition of retinitis but his systemic status continued to deteriorate. A clinical suspicion and holistic approach in such patients will improve both ocular and systemic status.
Management of bilateral amblyopia, abnormal eye movements and deficient visual perception in a child with autism spectrum disorder using vision therapy: A case report
Authors: Ghoshal Rituparna , Guganathan V  , Ghosh Somnath
Published: December 2024

An 8-year-old boy, diagnosed with moderate autism spectrum disorder visited Divine Myndz with his mother with complaints of reduced vision, inability to maintain eye contact and less attention span in terms of visual tasks. Assessment done at Divine Myndz showed that he had bilateral amblyopia, difficulty with eye movements, visual attention span and visual perceptual skills. A multi modal approach in vision therapy was planned for a period of 2 months to work on amblyopia, visual attention span and visual perceptual skills. At the end of 40 sessions over a period of 2 months, the boy showed significant improvement in visual acuity and eye movements. However, the visual perception remained same. After the initial reassessment after 40 sessions, the parents were advised to continue with remote vision therapy using vision therapy softwares that can be administered with parental support at home. Both pts2 and AmbP inet (home based vision therapy softwares) were prescribed. After 1 year of using the remote vision therapy softwares, a reassessment was conducted. The reassessment results showed that the boy had shown significant improvement in both visual perceptual skills and visual efficiency skills along with improvement in visual acuity and stereopsis. His parents reported a significant improvement in his visual task and improved attention span and eye contact.
Determination of hydrodynamic and vibroacoustic characteristics of a shut-off valve by hybrid engineering method
Authors: Chistyakova Tat'yana G. , Kulichkova Elena A.
Published: December 2024

New technologies are a significant factor in improving the efficiency of industrial enterprises. Traditional design methods do not fully meet the needs for technological equipment. A promising direction is hybrid engineering, which combines physical and virtual approaches into a unified process. The basis of this approach is reverse engineering and numerical modeling. The article illustrates the implementation of hybrid engineering through the example of creating a check valve. The results of laser scanning of the parts are presented, with the advantages and disadvantages outlined. The results of the hybrid approach to numerical modeling for noise level prediction are also provided. The necessity for further research to accumulate practical experience, reliable statistical information, verification and validation results, and a knowledge base has been identified. It is confirmed that hybrid approaches are the most promising for accelerated design and prediction of characteristics, allowing the identification of design flaws at an early stage and enabling optimization to meet the specified requirements if necessary.
Development of a finite element resonator model for a tuning fork-type vibration level detector
Authors: Brazhnikov A. M. , Ganigin S. Y.
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of the development of a finite element resonator model of a tuning fork-type vibration level detector. The model is developed in the Ansys Workbench software product. Options for evaluating the characteristics of the resonator are proposed, including strength, modal, and harmonic analyses. A model of free damped resonator oscillations has been developed, including dynamic strength calculation in combination with a computational fluid dynamics module. The model makes it possible to estimate the frequency of resonator vibrations in liquids with different densities and viscosities. The simulation results are compared with laboratory experiments. The comparison showed a deviation in resonant frequencies of no more than 7%. The simulation results will be used to carry out structural optimization of the resonator geometry to expand the range of densities and viscosities of the working fluids of the level indicator.
Analysis of the possibilities of organizing life tests of a conical bearing under external high-frequency force loading
Authors: Rekadze Pavel D. , Popov Mikhail I. , Pokazeev Vladimir P. , Rodionov Leonid V.
Published: December 2024

Classical methods of bearing life tests have a number of disadvantages associated with the high cost and duration of tests, as well as the influence of many factors on the process of bearing failure. A promising direction is the development of modern methods of resource testing based on the technology of accelerated equivalent tests. This approach makes it possible to reduce the time of resource tests by using an external generator system that accelerates the process of bearing failure. In the work, the calculation of the loads acting on the body and the raceway is performed. The durability of the elements of a conical bearing was analyzed from the point of view of contact endurance, as a result of theoretical studies, it was concluded that the rings are the weakest elements. The equivalent number of loading cycles for accelerated tests has been calculated. An assessment of the possibility of using energy approaches and criteria for the destruction of metals for the organization of resource tests is also given.
Liberalna utopia i zwierciadło religii
Authors: Aksiuto Kamil
Published: December 2024

Richard Rorty był intelektualistą zdecydowanie świeckim, zdeklarowanym ateistą i antyklerykałem. Pomimo tego w jego wizji utopii liberalnej odnaleźć można pewne tropy, które wskazują na jej związki z religią. W niniejszym artykule staram się zrekonstruować powody, dla których Rorty tak krytycznie ocenia rolę religii w demokracji liberalnej. Podkreślam przy tym, że są one osadzone głównie w specyficznie rozumianym antyautorytaryzmie amerykańskiego filozofa. Następnie zaś przechodzę do wskazania powiązań między projektem liberalnej utopii Rorty’ego a religią, szczególnie chrześcijańską. Argumentuję, że liberalna utopia Rorty’ego jest czymś w rodzaju religii obywatelskiej. Dlatego nieprzypadkowe wydaje się to, że w ostatnim okresie twórczości amerykańskiego neopragmatysty problematyka nadziei społecznej urasta do rangi jednego z głównych tematów.
Jeszcze raz o właściwym rozumieniu tzw. nonresistant nonbelievers. Odpowiedź Ewie Odoj
Authors: Mordarski Ryszard
Published: December 2024

Artykuł jest obroną przed zarzutami postawionymi wobec mojego poprzedniego tekstu, w którym wskazywałem, że powody do niewiary u nonresistant nonbelievers mają w swej istocie źródła błędów moralnych. W kolejności staram się odpowiedzieć na następujące zarzuty: 1) że postrzegam przekonania religijne w sposób niekognitywny, co jest niezgodne z tradycyjnym podejściem chrześcijańskim; 2) że, głoszę z jednej strony woluntaryzm przekonaniowy, a z drugiej strony obwiniam niewierzących za ich decyzje; 3) że odwołując się do naturalnego poznania Boga, nie wyjaśniam satysfakcjonująco przyczyn niewiary; 4) że w błędny sposób wykluczam z grupy anonimowych chrześcijan osoby niewierzące, żyjące we współczesnym świecie; 5) że w sposób niejasny wpisuję ideę grzechu społecznego w osobistą winę, jaką ponoszą osoby niewierzące za swoją niewiarę.
Dwie osoby w jednej głowie? O pewnej (wątpliwej) interpretacji ontologicznej komisurotomii
Authors: Kąkol Tomasz
Published: December 2024

Komisurotomia wzbudza zainteresowanie naukowców i filozofów zajmujących się choćby zagadnieniem tożsamości osobowej. Niektórzy wyciągnęli z eksperymentów na komisurotomikach bardzo daleko idące wnioski ontologiczne, np. że komisurotomia powoduje podwojenie świadomego umysłu (Gazzaniga 2018) czy też że ujawnia fakt, że także zdrowi ludzie tak naprawdę nie są jedną, ale dwiema osobami (Puccetti). Ewentualnie, że podwojenie ‘ja’ dotyczy przynajmniej komisurotomików z bilateralizacją systemu werbalnego (Gazzaniga, LeDoux). W artykule staram się wskazać, że te interpretacje nie są uprawnione, odwołując się m.in. do argumentu fenomenologicznego, rozróżnienia na ‘ja’ przeżywane i narracyjne oraz analogii z różnymi agnozjami.
Radość i bojaźń: wprowadzenie do czwartego antynaturalistycznego argumentu C.S. Lewisa
Authors: Bylica Piotr
Published: December 2024

W bogatej literaturze poświęconej C.S. Lewisowi wskazuje się na trzy spotykane w jego publikacjach argumenty przeciwko naturalizmowi filozoficznemu. Są to argument z rozumu, argument z moralności oraz argument z Pragnienia (lub pragnienia transcendencji). Celem artykułu jest wykazanie, że Lewis przedstawił także inne antynaturalistyczne rozumowanie odwołujące się do numinotycznej bojaźni, o której pisał Rudolf Otto. W tekście omawiam charakterystykę Pragnienia dokonaną przez Lewisa oraz spotykane w literaturze ujęcia Pragnienia, w których zestawia się je z doświadczeniem numinotycznym. Wykazuję, że Lewis charakteryzował Pragnienie, pisząc o uczuciach rozkoszy, tęsknoty, smutku i niezaspokojenia, wskazywał na subiektywność tego doświadczenia, twierdził, że wywoływane jest ono przez rzeczy z tego świata oraz że ma ono charakter powszechny. Cechy te odróżniają je od doświadczenia numinotycznego. Odmiennie niż w doświadczeniu numinotycznym jest to też odczucie braku czegoś, a nie obecności Boga czy bóstwa. Na tej podstawie argumentuję, że wbrew popularnym ujęciom, Pragnienie, o którym pisał Lewis, różni się istotnie od doświadczenia numinotycznego, a przede wszystkim od doświadczenia numinotycznej bojaźni. Ponieważ Lewis odwoływał się do doświadczenia numinotycznego w swojej argumentacji przeciwko naturalizmowi, stąd można mówić o istnieniu czwartego antynaturalistycznego argumentu Lewisa – argumentu z numinotycznej bojaźni.
Wartość społeczna i wspólnototwórcza terenów przykościelnych wiejskich kościołów parafialnych archidiecezji lubelskiej
Authors: Kulesza Piotr , Żak-Kulesza Małgorzata
Published: December 2024

Obecnie wzrasta zapotrzebowanie na przestrzeń, gdzie mogą być realizowane potrzeby społeczne. Jedną z takich przestrzeni jest parafia, która stanowi nie tylko podstawową jednostkę organizacyjną o funkcji duszpasterskiej, ale także powinna być „wspólnotą wspólnot” i realizować ideę duszpasterstwa uspołecznionego. W ten sposób jest nie tylko miejscem katechezy, ale również budowania więzi społecznych, integracji lokalnej społeczności oraz kreowania tożsamości danego miejsca. Jest to szczególnie ważne w dobie postępującej laicyzacji życia społecznego. Dlatego też warto zadać pytanie, czy współczesne parafie mają predyspozycje do pełnienia funkcji społecznych i wspólnotowych zwłaszcza w wymiarze przestrzennym? Celem niniejszego artykułu jest ocena przystosowania otoczenia wiejskich kościołów parafialnych do świadczenia usług społecznych, kulturowych, wychowawczych i wspólnotowych w odniesieniu do pięciu kategorii: przestrzennej, roślinnej, użytkowo-infrastrukturalnej, komunikacyjnej oraz osadniczej. Do oceny wykorzystano metodę bonitacji punkowej oraz analizę SWOT. W wyniku przeprowadzonych badań stwierdzono, że tylko pięć miejsc kultu spośród 183 wiejskich kościołów parafialnych posiada takie możliwości w zakresie trzech różnych kategorii. Żaden teren przykościelny nie otrzymał najwyższej liczby punktów w czterech lub we wszystkich pięciu kategoriach.
Globalization as a Challenge for the Catholic Church in the United States of America in the 21st Century
Authors: Rozborski Grzegorz
Published: December 2024

The aim of the article is to show how globalization contributes to changes in the culture of the United States, especially to social degradation, economic exclusion, lifestyle and participation in the life of the Catholic Church. The article aims to show the challenges facing the Catholic Church in fulfilling its mission in a society immersed in the processes of globalization. The problem of this study can be summarized in the following questions: What impact does globalization have on the contemporary social, cultural, and religious fabric in the United States, what challenges does it pose to the Catholic Church in the twenty-first century? How is the Church to fulfill its mission in American society? These questions can be answered through a physical examination of the documents of the universal Church, a presentation of the teaching of the Church in the United States, and a review of the publications of American theologians and sociologists. After a brief introduction, the impact of globalization on the culture, social and religious structure of U.S. society will be analyzed. Then, the phenomenon of disintegration and social exclusion related to globalization will be analyzed. At the opposite pole of globalization there is another social phenomenon – consumerism as a lifestyle. Finally, the article examines the proposals for pastoral activity of the Church in the U.S.A. in the face of the challenges posed by globalization.
Historias comparadas de la profesión médica: Argentina y EEUU
Authors: Belmartino Susana
Published: December 2024

En los últimos años diferentes series y películas recuperan las dificultades que enfrentan los médicos estadounidenses para la atención de determinados pacientes, carentes total o parcialmente de una adecuada cobertura de seguro. Ese escenario de ficción recupera en tono de farsa la tragedia que abruma a un porcentaje muy importante de la población en EEUU y, con menos publicidad y menos capacidad de gestión, también a los beneficiarios de obras sociales en Argentina. En ambos países la condición de inequidad preexistente se agravó partir de la difusión de los mecanismos de gestión propios del managed care, o de su referencia en castellano, la atención gerenciada.

En este libro relato la historia de ambas profesiones a lo largo del siglo XX. Dos interrogantes ordenan ese relato. El primero se orienta hacia la búsqueda de explicaciones al diferente timing de afirmación del poder profesional en ambos países. El interés por hacerlo se basa en un cuerpo común de ideas, establecido ya a comienzos de siglo. En paralelo, la diferencia más significativa se ubica en el mayor control de su mercado de trabajo que alcanza tempranamente la profesión estadounidense. Estas similitudes y diferencias constituyen el eje de mi primer interrogante: ¿por qué siendo tan similares en estructura, identidades, reivindicaciones y práctica, tuvieron tan diferente desempeño en las batallas políticas a lo largo del siglo?

Un segundo interrogante procura develar las razones por las cuales estas profesiones en las postrimerías del siglo XX se vieron obligadas a declinar en parte su reivindicada autonomía, y ceder a legos cuotas significativas de la regulación de su práctica, tal como se manifiesta en las condiciones actuales de sus mercados de trabajo. La pregunta en este caso gira en torno a las condiciones de agotamiento del modelo de vinculación entre financiamiento y provisión de servicios afirmado en las décadas centrales del siglo, y las condiciones de génesis del nuevo régimen regulatorio, ensayado en su última década.

Confío en que este relato proporcionará insumos útiles para responder a esos interrogantes. También espero que la utilización de un enfoque comparativo pueda servir para iluminar diferentes condiciones estructurales en el nivel de lo político y lo ideológico en cada país y el impacto sobre tales condiciones de las estrategias puestas en marcha por los respectivos liderazgos.

Susana Belmartino
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Estimated Shallot Yield Area Using the Rapid Classification of Croplands Method
Authors: Santoso Agung Budi , Sipahutar Tumpal , Purba Tommy , Lumbantobing Sarman Paul , Hidayat Shabil , Girsang Moral Abadi , Haloho Lermansius
Published: December 2024

Shallots are one of the horticultural commodities that have fluctuating prices. Market integration occurs horizontally but not vertically due to poor information systems at the producer and consumer levels. This study aimed to estimate the area of shallot land quickly using the rapid classification of croplands method. The research was conducted in Merek District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra. Primary data obtained from survey activities were processed using the Google Earth Engine platform. Classification and regression trees (CART) and random forest (RF) algorithms were used to classify land cover as onion and non-onion classes. The shallot land area based on this method was 74.4 hectares, with an area accuracy of 95% (RF) and 24% (CART) and a location accuracy of 92% (CART and RF). The rapid classification of croplands method can estimate land area quickly. It helps stakeholders who need information on shallot production projections and can be developed to improve the vertical market integration information system (market integration between producers and consumers). Some areas for improvement of this method are limited access and resolution, inability to describe up to the level of garden bunds, and the condition of the area covered by clouds, which will affect the accuracy of the results.
Keywords: shallots, production estimation, google earth engine, remote sensing
Application of Lemongrass Oil in Chitosan as Antimicrobial During Storage of Crystal Guava Fruit
Authors: Syarifah Meutiah Eka Sari  , Suparto Irma , Wulan Tri Wahyuni
Published: December 2024

Guava crystal is a fruit that has a high selling value. One of the obstacles to marketing crystal guava fruit is the fast decay process. Many factors cause fruit to rot quickly, including microbial contamination post-harvesting. This study evaluates the effectiveness of adding lemongrass oil in chitosan coatings to protect crystal guava from microbiological damage during storage. The fruit is coated with 1% chitosan and added to lemongrass oil according to the treatment. The study used a completely randomized design with three replications. The treatment tested included 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5% lemongrass oil. The content of lemongrass oil compounds was analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). The antibacterial test was carried out using the disc method. The parameters observed were the total plate count and total fungal count of crystal guava fruit on days 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 after storage. GC-MS analysis showed that the main content of lemongrass oil is two isomers of citral, i.e., neral (38.54%) and geranial (39.26%). The results showed that the total fungal and plate count increased during storage. Chitosan coating with lemongrass oil more effectively inhibits Staphylococcus aureus than Escherichia coli. Adding 0.3% and 0.5% lemongrass oil in chitosan could restrain the rate of microbes in crystal guava until the 18th day after storage. Chitosan treatment with 0,3% lemongrass oil is recommended to be the best treatment for applying on crystal guava.
Keywords: citral, GC-MS, Psidium guajava L., total plate count, total fungal count
Productivity of IPB-D2 and IPB-D3 Chickens with Repeatability of Newcastle Disease Antibody Titer
Authors: Ratnawati Diana , Sri Darwati  , Murtini Sri , Sumantri Cece
Published: December 2024

ND virus causes mortality in poultry. Passively acquired maternal antibodies inhibit immunoglobulin formation. Repeatability is a genetic parameter that determines the inheritance of traits from elders to chicks. IPB-D2 chickens were selected for disease resistance, and IPB-D3 chickens were selected for weight gain. This study aimed to evaluate the productivity of IPB-D2 and IPB-D3 chickens and assess the inheritance of Newcastle Disease (ND) antibody traits in 36 IPB-D3 and 21 IPB-D2 chickens. The T-test was used to compare the group means of the two chicken breeds. Antibody titer measurements were based on the Geometric Mean Titer (GMT). Estimation of ND titer repeatability using within-class correlation. Fertility and hatchability differed significantly (p < 0.05).  ND titer of IPB-D2 chicken and IPB-D3 chicken DOC LOG 2 GMT 1.61 ± 1.10 and 1.34 ± 0.95. The antibody titer of IPB-D2 and IPB-D3 chickens at 14 days of age was 1.02 ± 1.20 and 1.37 ± 0.95. The ND titer value in the egg yolk of IPB-D2 chicken was 4.02 ± 1.94, and in IPB-D3 chicken was 3.64 ± 2.54. The results showed the repeatability value of l antibodies in IPB D-2 chickens and IPB D-3 chickens in DOC 0.49±0.30, 0.42±0.33 and 0.39±0.28; 0.25±0.15, respectively. Fertility and hatchability of IPB-D3 chickens were better than those of IPB-D2 chickens. The yolk ND titer of IPB-D2 chickens was higher than IPB- D3 chicken.  The ND titer reciprocity of IPB-D2 chickens was higher than that of the IPB-D3 chickens.
Keywords: IPB-D2 Chicken, IPB-D3 Chicken, Newcastle Disease, productivity, repeatability
Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts of Sentul Rain Forest Tourism Development
Authors: Luthfiyah Khairunnisa , Nugroho Bramasto
Published: December 2024

Sentul Rain Forest Tourism (SRFT) is one of the ecotourism objects developed in a forest area managed by Perhutani Public Company in collaboration with a private company. This study examined the social, economic, and environmental impacts of SRFT on the surrounding community before and after SRFT development. The study used quantitative descriptive analysis methods, with interviews and questionnaires. Respondents were divided into two groups: community groups receiving direct and indirect impacts. The results showed that SRFT had a positive social impact, namely increasing social accessibility, which can increase people's mobility. Economically, SRFT created jobs and increased people's income in community groups with direct and indirect impacts. Environmentally, it increased the tree covering and positively changed people's attitudes towards forest management. However, the development of SRFT also has a negative impact. Socially, increasing conflict between tourists and the community, both in the community groups receiving direct and indirect impacts. Economically, it increased the externality costs to community groups that receive direct impacts.
Keywords: economy impact, ecotourism, environmental impact, rain forest, social impact
Analysis on thermo-mechanical reliability of laser-electricity converter
Authors: Zhang Ziyi , Wu Chenwu
Published: December 2024

Thermal and mechanical responses of a typical Laser-Electricity Converter (LEC) used in laser power beaming to continuous wave (CW) Laser, as well as the damage behavior of key sensor illuminated by laser have been investigated to evaluate the reliability of the converter. Firstly, temperature elevation and thermal stress arising in the whole LEC are calculated and analyzed to find out the vulnerable parts, i.e., the infrared detectors for optical path alignment during wireless power transfer. Then, the parameter dependence of thermo-mechanical behaviors of the detector is revealed with a group of numerical simulations. Finally, the typical experimental tests are carried through to verify the theoretical analysis.
Bioética, cidades e o direito humano à água potável para pessoas em situação de rua
Authors: Zanella Diego Carlos , Ribeiro Dion Roger Chavier
Published: December 2024

O direito humano ao acesso à água potável, reconhecido pela ONU, enfrenta desafios significativos entre os moradores de rua, frequentemente negligenciando esse direito fundamental. Esta problemática contraria os princípios das cidades educadoras, que almejam a inclusão e igualdade social. Para abordar essa questão, propõe-se a implementação de pontos de abastecimento em áreas frequentadas por moradores de rua, parcerias com organizações não governamentais, campanhas de conscientização e políticas inclusivas adaptadas às necessidades específicas dessa população. A privação de acesso à água não só impacta a saúde dos moradores de rua, mas também os exclui dos processos educacionais e cívicos. Assim, garantir o acesso à água potável revela-se crucial para preservar a dignidade e promover a igualdade para todos.
Contribuições da bioética para uma semeadura de futuros plurais: debate acerca dos artigos 16 e 17 da Declaração Universal sobre Bioética e Direitos Humanos da Unesco
Authors: Caixeta Izabela Amaral , Vieira Alice Gonçalves , Façanha Telma Rejane dos Santos , Cruz Eliane , Garrafa Volnei
Published: December 2024

O artigo objetiva refletir os temas abordados nos Artigos 16 e 17 da Declaração Universal sobre Bioética e Direitos Humanos da Unesco (DUBDH), que versam sobre a proteção das gerações futuras, do meio ambiente, da biosfera e da biodiversidade. A proposta é relacionar a Bioética de Intervenção com a construção, proteção e garantia de futuros plurais e inclusivos, considerando as inter-relações existentes na biosfera e que são transformadas historicamente por assimetrias de poder. Foi realizada revisão crítica de literatura com foco na produção do sul global, incluindo a DUBDH como documento de referência. Em contexto de desigualdades estruturais, é necessário um enfrentamento ativo às injustiças inerentes ao sistema capitalista para a garantia de proteção de futuros que incluam a biodiversidade global. Busca-se explorar o conceito de pluralismo bioético como elemento-chave para o campo
A docência para professores iniciantes das Ciências Agrárias nas Universidades Comunitárias do Oeste de SC
Authors: Farias Tania Maria Zaffari , Feldkercher Nadiane , Pensin Daniela Pederiva
Published: December 2024

O início da carreira docente, aqui definido em até cinco anos de experiência, revela singularidades que perpassam a formação para a docência, a socialização profissional, o acolhimento institucional e as práticas de ensino, entre outros. Nessa inserção profissional o docente também vivencia o entusiasmo inicial, a superação de desafios e a identificação (ou não) com a docência. Com esses pressupostos, objetiva-se analisar a entrada na carreira docente de professores da área de Ciências Agrárias que atuam em universidades comunitárias do Oeste de Santa Catarina. Para tal, a metodologia orientou-se na abordagem qualitativa, de caráter empírico, tendo como colaboradores sete professores, iniciantes na carreira docente nos cursos de Medicina Veterinária, Agronomia e Zootecnia. O instrumento de coleta de dados foi a entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram analisados tendo por base aportes teóricos do campo da docência como, por exemplo, Cunha (2006, 2010) e Tardiff (2002). A entrada na carreira docente revelou-se multifacetada, evidenciando facetas no tocante à identidade docente, aos aspectos positivos e aos aspectos desafiadores dessa inserção profissional. A ausência de formação pedagógica específica foi o maior desafio enfrentado pelos docentes, enquanto a colaboração entre colegas foi um dos aspectos positivos. A identidade profissional dos colaboradores da pesquisa confronta o serbacharel e o ser professor. Suas práticas de ensino entrelaçam aspectos positivos e desafiadores. A entrada de professores da área de Ciências Agrárias em universidades comunitárias do Oeste de Santa Catarina denota uma mescla entre as dimensões pessoal, profissional e institucional, em que os processos formativos fortalecem a consolidação da identidade e oportunizam a consolidação da carreira docente.
IDENTIDADE SONORA OCULTA DO CASARÃO:
Authors: Linhares Erik Gabriel Cunha
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho consiste em uma Pesquisa Artística realizada na graduação, no contexto do Curso de Licenciatura em Linguagens e Códigos /Música na Universidade Federal do Maranhão. Baseado nos fundamentos da Arte Sonora Ambiental de Bianchi e Manzo (2016) e desenvolvida sob a ótica da Pesquisa Artística, conforme abordada por Coessens, Crispin e Douglas (2009). Ao adotar o título Jornada Criativa, o trabalho propõe que o processo criativo seja entendido como uma atitude singular e imprevisível, traçada exclusivamente pelos caminhos da arte. Nesse contexto, a aplicação do CAP (Creative Articulations Process) de Midgelow e Bacon (2014) e a compreensão do Felt Sense, derivada da focalização de Gendlin (2006), constituem a existência material das ideias artísticas, viabilizando a inovação metodológica. A criação da obra Identidade Sonora Oculta do Casarão II representa o ponto central, entrelaçando vivências artísticas e enfrentando os desafios criativos à luz da poética ambiental do Casarão Sinhá Pedrosa em Santa Quitéria do Maranhão.
WHY ARTISTIC RESEARCH MATTERS:
Authors: Mani Pedro Yugo Sano , Linhares Erik Gabriel Cunha
Published: December 2024

This text discusses, from the perspective of two brazilian artist-researchers, on the relevance of The Artistic Turn: A Manifesto, an important work written by Kathleen Coessens, Darla Crispin and Anne Douglas in 2009. Focusing on the sixth and last chapter of The Artistic Turn, entitled "Why artistic research matters?", we discuss developments and changes in the realm of AR, investigating the differences between european and brazilian environments and taking into account the idiosyncrasies of carrying out Artistc Research in our context.
DOUBTS AND VULNERABILITY E O EMERGENTE CAMPO DA PESQUISA ARTÍSTICA NO BRASIL
Authors: Maia Durante Letícia
Published: December 2024

Este artigo parte de uma resenha crítica do capítulo 5: Doubts and Vulnerability do livro The Artistic Turn: A Manifesto (2009) e tem como objetivo trazer uma discussão sobre a importância de se fazer Pesquisa Artística em Música no Brasil atualmente sob o meu ponto de vista como artista-pesquisadora. Doubts and Vulnerability aborda questões como a ideia do artista como herói e as vulnerabilidades da atividade artística, que são essenciais para compreender de que forma nós artistas criamos e nos relacionamos com a nossa arte, o público e a sociedade. Além disso, as autoras também discutem a diferença entre a pesquisa convencional em artes e a pesquisa artística. A partir dessas premissas eu teço um debate sobre a atual situação da Pesquisa Artística no Brasil e reforço a ideia das autoras de que esse tipo de pesquisa é uma oportunidade para mudar paradigmas, oferecer novas narrativas para o mundo, novas formas de pensamento e novas interdisciplinaridades.
CANCIONISTAS EM DIÁLOGOS:
Authors: Andrade Gabriela Silveira de , Alves Sarah Alencar
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir à luz da autoetnografia e da pesquisa artística sobre processos de criação musical das autoras Gabriela Silveira e Sarah Alencar, ambas cantoras e compositoras no âmbito da canção popular brasileira. Para tanto, utilizamos a conversa enquanto método para a emergência da escuta de si, na qual nos debruçamos sobre gravações de diálogos entre as autoras/artistas, em que foram debatidos os processos criativos de cada uma. As reflexões acerca dos diálogos frutificaram em diferentes direções, de acordo com as singularidades de cada pesquisa. Para Gabriela, em pesquisa sobre um processo artístico já finalizado, o diálogo foi refletido sob a lente da subjetividade na criação musical. A partir do trabalho da “Cartografia Sentimental” de Suely Rolnik, a figura de quem cartografa foi relacionada à figura de quem compõe para pensar como a subjetividade e os desejos podem mover o processo de criação musical. A partir da conversa feita, foram identificados materiais disparadores para tecer as relações e provocar reflexões sobre o tema no terreno da criação musical das autoras em questão. Para Sarah, em pesquisa sobre um processo artístico em andamento, a conversa possibilitou que fosse trilhada uma reflexão sobre o aspecto relacional dos assuntos teóricos abordados em sua pesquisa. Partindo do assunto do ritmo abordado na conversa com Gabriela, é proposto que corpo, memória, palavra, voz e som sejam olhados sob seu aspecto relacional, para que uma nova canção seja criada. Dessa forma, a canção é planejada desde sua composição, arranjo e performance a partir de sua relação com as ausências, em uma ação de esculpir o silêncio.
Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Cinnamon Oil on Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Cattle Milk with Mastitis
Authors: Mishra Durgesh , Shrivastav Arpita , Shrivastava Neeraj , Ranjan Rajeev , Kumar Nitesh , Singh Swatantra K. , Chatur Yogesh , Niranjan Ankush Kiran , Upadhyay Namrata
Published: December 2024

Background: Dairy sector is a leading industry in our country. Mastitis being most concerned and frightful disease, not only affecting health of animals but also the economy of the livestock owner. Prevailing status of the antimicrobial resistance makes the treatment of mastitis much more difficult. Biofilm formation in mastitis milk could place difficulty in the treatment of animals as it further increases the possibility of antimicrobial resistance. Essential oils generally being less toxic, could be optimal alternatives to conventional antibiotics, most of these essential oils higher MIC values than antibiotics, needed to be given in increased concentration in feed/water. Methods: Different dairy farms were screened for mastitis (164 dairy cattle and buffalo) Staphylococcus aureus isolates were identified and characterized phenotypically by standard biochemical tests. The biofilm formation ability was studied by different methods along with the quantitative analysis and MIC of standard drug cefoperazone. Result: Out of total milk samples 17 samples were identified Staphylococcus aureus positive with Congo red agar (70% positive), Light Microscopy method (52% positive) and Microtiter plate (Crystal Violet) method. (100% sensitivity). The antimicrobial and antibiofilm effect of Cinnamon oil were studied by Microtiter plate method, SEM analysis and confocal techniques. Cinnamon oil gave antibiofilm activity in all the concentration used (1%, 2%, 3%). The MIC of Cefoperazone was in the range of 64 ìg/to 16 ìg/ml. No significant changes were observed on biofilm production at sub-MIC of cefoperazone.