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The Scientific Lab as Studio/The Studio as Scientific Lab: Exploring Practice-Led Microbial Bioart in a Decolonial Context
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, Farber Leora
Published: September 2023

This abstract discusses the field of bioart, which explores the intersection of art and biotechnology. It raises questions about life, bioethics, and environmental interactions. The author’s praxis involves hands-on experimentation with living and nonliving materials in scientific labs, resulting in artistic outcomes. The concept of “intra-action” is explored, emphasising a reciprocal relationship between the artist and the material. The paper highlights the increasing collaboration between artists and scientists, leading to the establishment of bioart labs and art-science programs. The author’s own bioart praxis involves working with bacteria and yeast to create biofibers resembling human skin, which are then used to produce casts referencing colonial histories. The challenges and experimental nature of working with living materials are also discussed.
Ghostly Imprints: Revisiting the Tradition of the Death Mask in Digital Clay
Authors:   University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Stewart Michelle
Published: September 2023

This paper explores the representation of the dead through a creative project that involves 3D digital sculptures inspired by forensic facial photographs of unclaimed deceased in government morgues as well as posthumous photographs of the author’s mother-in-law. The project draws on the tradition of death masks and aims to create final portraits that commemorate the individuals and acknowledge the transcendental aspects of death masks. The author’s work is situated within the discourse of art theory and history, rather than forensic art, and emphasises the artistic and conceptual nature of the sculptures. The project is associated with the International Committee of the Red Cross’s Missing and Deceased Migrant Project and explores the humanitarian implications of migrant deaths in South Africa. The paper also delves into the history and evolution of death masks in Western culture, highlighting their significance as representations of true faces and their use in phrenology.
Priority Mail Process Lab: An Experiment in Migrant Dramaturgy
Authors:   University of Cape Town, Kabwe B. Mwenya
Published: September 2023

This abstract reflects on the dramaturgy of the Priority Mail Process Lab, a month-long virtual residency program called into existence during the Covid-19 pandemic. The lab aimed to facilitate an exchange of objects, ideas, and insights between Francophone and Anglophone African artists. The paper explores the artistic research practice behind the lab, focusing on the themes of migration, mobility, and the role of African women. It discusses the curatorial intentions of prioritizing process over production, the importance of care, and the political implications of rest and emancipation. The paper also delves into the concept of migrant dramaturgy and the experiences of Black migrant cultural production.
Exploring the Transformative Potential of Practice-based Design Research (PBDR) Methods in Architectural Design Pedagogy
Authors:   University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Felix Sandra
Published: September 2023

This paper discusses the application of practice-based design research (PbDR) methods in transforming the design practice of architecture students. It explores how reflection and diffraction, two PbDR methods, can be used to shape students’ design practice and challenge institutional biases. The author shares the experience of implementing these methods in a third-year architecture design studio at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Changes were made to the curriculum, including the introduction of reflection and the use of diffractive methods, to foster personal and institutional transformation. The paper highlights the importance of collaborative dialogue, social reflection, and engaged pedagogy in this transformative process.
Finding My Voice Through Practice-Based Research: A Critical Look at My Film Shattered Reflection
Authors:   University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Sakota Tanja
Published: September 2023

This paper presents the author’s exploration of memory and autoethnography in her film “Shattered Reflection.” The author, an artistic researcher, delves into her personal experiences, lineage, and ancestral memories to answer research questions related to memory and its depiction in film. The paper reflects on the complexities of the author’s identity and how this influences her approach to research. The paper focuses on using the self as a tool for answering research questions through remembering and autoethnography. The author explores topics such as accessing memory without archives, using film to depict fragmented memories, and uncovering invisible memory through visuals and sound. The paper also mentions the author’s limited budget and her guerrilla filmmaking approach. The film is presented as part of a larger book project and is analyzed in the context of practice-based research.
Cultural Integraton for State Identity in Nasarawa State's Choreographic Approach to Nafest "Danceturgey"
Authors:   Rhodes University, Tume Koshima Tosin
Published: September 2023

This paper discusses the concept of “danceturgy” and its role in the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) in Nigeria. NAFEST aims to promote national unity and identity through the performance of Nigerian cultural heritage. The guidelines for participation in the festival emphasize the reflection of cultural peculiarities and the use of authentic dance stories. The danceturgy at NAFEST involves stage and DVD presentations, with specific criteria for judging. The text highlights the creative process of the Nasarawa State Performing Troupe (NSPT) in developing their dance entry for NAFEST 2009, including the study of the festival syllabus, conception of the story idea, assembling choreographic devices, rehearsals, and the final performance. It is suggested that the NSPT choreographic approach be adopted and modified to suit NAFEST danceturgy.
The Paper-Based Biosensor for Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, India, Shanmugam Kirubanandan
Published: September 2023

The significance of paper-based biosensors for the early stage detection of oral cancer and their compatibility with affordable and low-cost diagnostics have been discussed in this article. Oral cancer is a major public health concern in India, and early-stage detection can be a great boon to the public. Among all the available methods for diagnosis, paper-based biosensors have proven to be very efficient in all aspects. It requires a very small volume of sample and very little time, and the process of detection is very simple. The diagnostic platform described here employs a hydrophobic material (wax) to pattern microfluidic channels on a hydrophilic substrate (paper) to detect the desired biomarker in saliva as biological fluid. Biomarker detection in saliva is advantageous because it is a noninvasive and potentially diagnostic sample. One of the primary benefits of using saliva in diagnosis is that sample collection is simple and noninvasive, significantly reducing the discomfort associated with blood collection and the privacy concerns associated with urine collection. The presence of biomarkers such as salivary cotinine and nitrite can be detected on a single paper-based analytical device, allowing for parallel quantification of the biomarkers. Calorimetric assays are used to analyze the biomarkers qualitatively, and ImageJ software is used to analyze the biomarkers quantitatively
Ultrasound-Targeted Microbubble Destruction (UTMD): Targeted Nanodrug Delivery in Cancer
Authors:   International Conference on Modern Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Cancer, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chembarambakkam, India, Shanmugam Kirubanandan , Surya V. ,   Department of Biotechnology, Sethu Institute of Technology, Virudhunagar, India, Manaz Mohammed ,   Department of Biotechnology, Sethu Institute of Technology, Virudhunagar, India, Sharon Preethi ,   Department of Biotechnology, Sethu Institute of Technology, Virudhunagar, India
Published: September 2023

Cavitation is a process of formation of microbubbles in the ultrasound method. These microbubbles have the potential to interact with either the normal cells or cancerous cells through developing drug delivery mechanism and targeting. This letter deals with the role and application of microbubbles formed via the cavitation process in the ultrasound method for the treatment of cancer.
Evaluation of Educational Material for Low-Literacy Populations in India
Authors: Daulat Sohail R. , Muralidhar Kiranmayee , Akki Sakshi , Pope Benjamin , Ningaiah Nagalambika , Pramathesh Rashmi , Nanjaiah Shivamma , Begum Fazila , Jaykrishna Poornima , Krupp Karl , Madhivanan Purnima
Published: September 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children from limited-literacy communities in India did not receive information regarding COVID-19 safety due to the sudden shutdown of schools. Many parents from these communities could not afford virtual learning and lacked the ability to educate the children themselves. In July 2021, the research team developed comic, coloring, and activity books to provide children with fun, yet readable, educational materials. We consulted with teachers to simplify the language and understand the popularity of different cartoon characters. Between August 2021 and January 2022, our community health partners distributed the books to two age groups, ages 6–10 (n = 116, mean age 8.72) and 11–14 (n = 81, mean age 12.05). We conducted surveys with the children during and a week after distribution to assess any change in their knowledge about COVID-19 safety. The average age of children in this study was 10.09 (SD = 2.01) years. All resided in underresourced urban communities with low literacy rates and limited education. All questions were answered more correctly in the postsurvey, with the social distancing question having the greatest and most statistically significant increase (33.6%, p < 0.0001). The average increase in knowledge among children aged 6–10 (16.9%) was greater, though not statistically significantly so, than the average increase among children aged 11–14 (4.7%). These results indicate that child-friendly books can increase health education for children ages 6–14 in low-literacy populations. Additionally, the mechanism of the program is fit to be used in other low-resource populations globally.
Selected Properties of Reinforcing Composite Bars for Concrete Elements Prepared from Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottles
Authors: Katzer Jacek , Grzybowski Paweł , Kobaka Janusz
Published: September 2023

A concept of producing reinforcing bars for concrete elements from waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles is presented in the paper. The proposed technology of production harnesses strips of PET cut from bottles and thermal treatment. Finally, a sand-resin coating is applied to the composite bars. Produced bars can be differentiated by utilising different numbers of strips influencing the diameter of a bar. The key mechanical properties of the bars containing 3 to 8 strips were tested during the research program. Maximum loadings and displacements were established. Problems regarding the future application of the bars in question were discussed. Areas of need for further research were pointed out.
Türkiye’de Kemoterapi İlişkili Oral Mukozit Yönetimine Yönelik Girişimsel Tipte Yürütülen Hemşirelik Lisansüstü Tezlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Kardaş Kin Özlem , Çelik Ayşegül
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırma, Türkiye’de kemoterapi ilişkili oral mukozit yönetimine yönelik girişimsel tipte ve hemşirelik alanında yürütülen lisansüstü tezlerinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Araştırmada doküman analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Veriler, Eylül-Aralık 2022 tarihleri arasında “Yükseköğretim Kurulu Ulusal Tez Merkezi” veri tabanında “kemoterapi”, “oral mukozit”, “hemşirelik” anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak toplanmıştır. 2007-2022 yılları arasında tamamlanan yirmi altı teze ulaşılmış ve araştırma kriterlerini karşılayan dokuz tez araştırmaya dâhil edilmiştir.
Bulgular: İncelenen tezlerin %55,5’i yüksek lisans, %44,4’ü doktora tezidir. Tezlerin çoğunluğu (%44,4) Hemşirelik Anabilim Dalı’nda yürütülmüş olup, tez danışmanlarının uzmanlık alanı (%77,7) İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği Anabilim Dalı’dır. Yapılan tezlerin çoğunluğu (%44,4) randomize kontrollü deneysel tiptedir. Oral mukozitin değerlendirilmesinde en sık Dünya Sağlık Örgütü Mukozit Değerlendirme Ölçeği’nin (%88,8) kullanıldığı belirlenmiştir. Kemoterapi ilişkili oral mukoziti önlemeye yönelik en sık uygulanan yöntemler karadut şurubu (%33,3) ve kriyoterapi (%33,3)’dir.
Sonuç: Yapılan doküman analizi sonucunda, hemşirelik alanındaki lisansüstü tezlerinde karadut şurubu, kriyoterapi, propolisli gargara, klorheksidin, hyalüronik asit ve ankaferd hemostatın kanser bakımında oral mukozitin yönetiminde kullanılabilecek hemşirelik müdahalesi olarak bildirildiği belirlenmiştir.
AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAN n-HEKSAN DAUN SIRIH HIJAU (Piper Betle L.) PADA BAKTERI Escherichia coli
Authors: Larissa Tania  , Lutvita Trisiwi Yuliatiningsih  , Eka Fitri Yanti
Published: September 2023

Tanaman sirih hijau (Piper betle L.) merupakan salah satu jenis tumbuhan yang banyak dimanfaatkan untuk pengobatan. Tanaman sirih merupakan tanaman yang tumbuh subur di sepanjang Asia tropis hingga Afrika Timur dan menyebar hampir di seluruh wilayah Indonesia. Daun sirih hijau mengandung minyak atsiri yang komponen penyusunnya merupakan senyawa fenol yang mampu menjadi senyawa anti bakterisidal, fungisidal, maupun germisidal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri daun sirih hijau terhadap bakteri Escherichia coli. Pembuatan ekstrak daun sirih hijau dilakukan menggunakan metode maserasi menggunakan etanol dan n-heksan. Uji aktivitas antibakteri dilakukan dengan metode difusi agar. Penelitian ini menggunakan 3 konsentrasi yaitu 20%, 30%, dan 35%, serta kontrol positif (Chloramphenicol) dan kontrol negatif (DMSO). Hasil menunjukkan ekstrak etanol daun sirih hijau konsentrasi 35% dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Escherichia coli dengan daya hambat 19,65 ± 7,97 mm, sedangkan ekstrak n-heksan daun sirih hijau konsentrasi 35% dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Escherichia coli dengan daya hambat 10,17 ± 4,25 mm. Hal ini menunjukkan daun sirih hijau memiliki kemampuan sebagai antibakteri.
Цифровізація в підприємницької діяльності: значення та вплив
Authors: Кононенко Ж. А. , Карнаухова Г. В. , Балюк О. В.
Published: September 2023

Розглянуто роль цифровізації в підприємницькій діяльності та її вплив на сучасний бізнес. Цифровізація стала невід'ємною складовою сучасного підприємництва, змінюючи парадигму бізнесу в усіх галузях. Сучасний бізнес неможливо уявити без використання цифрових технологій. Цифровізація забезпечує підприємствам доступ до величезного обсягу даних, що сприймають обґрунтовані стратегічні рішення. Використання аналітики даних і штучного інтелекту дозволяє підприємству здійснювати точне прогнозування, вдосконалювати виробничі процеси та підвищувати рівень обслуговування клієнтів. Цифрові ринки та електронна комерція розширюють глобальні досягнення підприємств, дозволяючи їм ефективно конкурувати як на локальному, так і на міжнародному рівнях. Віртуальна присутність в інтернеті та соціальних мережах розширила поле для залучення нових клієнтів і підтримки відносин зі старими. Спірними є питання щодо отримання підприємствами за допомогою цифрових технологій можливостей оптимізувати внутрішні процеси, знижуючи витрати та підвищуючи продуктивність персоналу. Натомість, автоматизація рутинних завдань і роботизація можуть підвищити якість продукції і послуг. З іншого боку, цифровізація також несе виклики. Потрібні великі інвестиції в технічну інфраструктуру та кваліфікований персонал. Цифровізація продукує ключову роль у сучасному бізнесі, прискорюючи розвиток підприємств та розширюючи їх можливості. Але успішна імплементація вимагає стратегічного мислення, інвестицій та важливості до кібербезпеки.
Les marques territoriales dans le secteur bioalimentaire : un outil pour favoriser l’achat local et de proximité
Authors: Korai Bernard , Lambert Rémy
Published: September 2023

Dans sa Politique bioalimentaire 2018-2025, le gouvernement du Québec vise notamment à faire de l’achat local l’une des pierres angulaires de la prospérité économique et sociale. Les marques territoriales sont fortement privilégiées pour favoriser l’achat local. On pense ici aux initiatives comme le Maïs sucré de Neuville, l’Agneau de Charlevoix, les Saveurs du Bas-Saint-Laurent ou encore Aliments du Québec. Ces initiatives ont-elles véritablement atteint le succès escompté ? Dans cette étude, les auteurs répondent à cette question et proposent plusieurs pistes de réflexion afin d’aider le secteur bioalimentaire à mieux structurer le développement et l’encadrement des marques territoriales et faire en sorte qu’elles fassent de plus en plus partie des habitudes de consommation des Québécoises et Québécois.
ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF SLEEP AMONG SENIOR CITIZENS AT SELECTED OLD AGE HOME, CHENNAI
Authors: J CHRISTOBEL JESINTHA
Published: September 2023

Sleep problems are very common among senior citizens. Moreover, people living in old age homes were being deprived of love from their families and do not report impaired sleep patterns due to various reasons. Early detection of poor sleep quality and disturbed sleep pattern among senior citizens can prevent or slow down the progression of morbidity and mortality and help them to have a good quality of life. Objective To assess the quality of sleep among senior citizens living in selected old age homes in Chennai. Methods A quantitative research approach was used for this study. Sixty older adults who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were used. Nonprobability convenient sampling technique was used for this study. Standardized instrument—the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) was used to assess quality of sleep, respectively. Results Participants were 60 senior citizens residing in old age home were selected. Further, 6 (10.0%) of the samples had poor quality of sleep, 46 (76.7%) of the samples had fair quality of sleep and 14 (23.3%) of them had good quality of sleep. Conclusion The majority of older participants presented with decreased sleep quality. In the future, studies should investigate appropriate interventions for older adults that involve exercise and yoga, as well as activities to foster their social relationships.
Effects of Laser and Sacroiliac Joint Mobilization for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Authors:   saveetha college of physiotherapy, S Shalini
Published: September 2023

To evaluate the effects of laser and sacroiliac join mobilization for sacroiliac joint dysfunction.The SI Joint`s primary functions are to provide to distribute trunk load to the lower limbs. Lowback discomforts are frequently caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SI) Joint, which can bedifficult to diagnose. Prolonged standing or sitting postures can also make pain worse. Low Intensity Laser Therapy also known as Low Level Laser Therapy is thought to work by inducing a photochemical-reaction (Response) to light (Laser) Physiotherapist frequently Recommend spine mobilization to treat Musculoskeletal Problems. The Amplitude of Oscillating mobilization can be classified as considerable (GradesII and III) or little (Grades I and IV) depending on the possible range of motion. 5 Large amplitude oscillations excite more mechanoreceptors and hence reduce pain more effectively than small amplitude oscillations. To evaluate the effects of laser therapy and laser therapy with sacroiliac joint mobilization in patient with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The total number of test subjects was 40. The Group(A) 20 Samples) and Group(B) 20 Samples, both groups pre and post-test values noted NPRS scale. Group-A Laser therapy was given by patient being in prone lying position and Group-B Laser therapy with sacroiliac joint mobilization techniques was given in being pronelying position. Both Groups treatment Will be given 4 weeks for Thrice a week for 30 minutes. This study was conducted as a experimental study. The sample were collected by convenient sampling technique. The data that had been gathered was statistically analyzed using an unpaired t-test. Compared to the laser group, the Laser with sacroiliac joint mobilization group exhibits significant effects in lowering pain and improving physical functional activity, as assessed by NPRS scale. It is concluded that laser therapy with sacroiliac joint mobilization technique was found to be more effective than laser therapy in sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Key Words: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, Laser, Maitland mobilization Technique
Single visit feeding plate for infant: A case report.
Authors:   Sri Hasanamba Dental college and hospital Department of prosthodontics, K Ankitha Thejus , Patil Sanjayagouda B , H S Kiran Kumar , N B Navya , S B Abhilasha
Published: September 2023

A child born with cleft lip and palate may experience difficulties while feeding. It is the most common congenital craniofacial malformations. Feeding difficulties should be assessed and intervened as early as possible, as they are an important aspect of the multidisciplinary team approach in the management of cleft lip and palate.  Feeding obturators improve feeding thereby contributing to weight gain and a thriving state of health, a prerequisite for surgical repair of the defects. A successful prosthesis should meet the physiological, psychological and aesthetic needs of the patient. This article describes the procedure for rehabilitation of cleft palate patient with feeding plate.
NOVEL SPACER DESIGNS TO LIMIT THE RESIDUAL ALVEOLAR RIDGE RESORPTION IN EDENTULOUS ARCHES
Authors:   Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan-573201, Patil Sanjayagouda , Patil Manashvini , Hegde Sneha
Published: September 2023

Objective: To provide a new system of spacer design for the fabrication of complete denture prosthesis bearing in mind the pattern of residual alveolar ridge resorption, the stress-bearing, and relieving areas. Background: Certain anatomical structures of the edentulous arches are incapable of bearing compression and thus, undergo detrimental changes. Hence, care should be taken to avoid the application of excessive forces on those structures. The residual alveolar ridge of maxillary and mandibular arches have different patterns of resorption. When areas susceptible to resorption are subjected to unwarranted compression, the rate of bone resorption accelerates leading to loss of retention of the prosthesis and diminished support available for the future prosthesis. Thus, it would be prudent to design spacers keeping in mind the resorption pattern of the edentulous arches. Conclusion: The spacer designs presented in this article are likely to provide better stress distribution by displacing the stress-bearing structures and preventing the resorption of vulnerable areas by relieving such areas. The new design of the spacer advocated could limit some amount of bone resorption, if not, completely prevent it.
Management of a Fractured Implant Abutment Screw: A Case Report
Authors:   Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences Department of Prosthodontics, S Premkumar , Aravind Prasad , Augustine Cimmy , Dr Dipin , Paul Lino
Published: September 2023

In an abutment - Implant fracture, it is generally a challenge for the clinician to remove the fractured fragments. A fractured abutment screw of a single crown or fixed dental prostheses supported by an endosseous implant is a complication. In some cases, the screw cannot be removed, and alternative solutions should be considered. This clinical report describes a fractured abutment screw prostheses and cold welded screw , which was impossible to retrieve.
Binge drinking and psychomotor performance in female social drinkers of Kalingalinga in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Likashi D V , Paul R , Jason L
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Consuming large amounts of alcohol on an irregular basis is a common form of alcohol misuse among female adolescents and  young women. This form of alcohol misuse is called binge drinking (BD) and is associated with harm to the central nervous system mainly due to repeated alternations between intense intoxication and withdrawal  episodes. Adverse effects of BD on cognitive functions such as  psychomotor skills negatively impact on women's daily living.Methodology: Using a matched-pairs design and snowball sampling method, the present study investigated the relationship between binge drinking and psychomotor performance in a population of female social drinkers of Kalingalinga in Lusaka, Zambia. Two specific objectives based on continuity hypothesis guided the study; to identify  characteristics of binge drinking among female social drinkers; to compare motor skills performance between female binge drinkers and their non-drinking female  counterparts. Sixty female participants (30 drinkers and 30 nondrinkers) were enrolled. Data was collected through a two-phase approach; AUDIT questionnaires in the first place and neuropsychological testing of motor skills using Grooved Pegboard and Finger Tapping tests, over a two-weeks period. Pearson's Chi-square revealed no significant differences in demographic  characteristics. Data was normally distributed as shown by Shapiro Wilk's test and skewness and kurtosis results. Hence the use of the independent samples t-test whose results showed slower psychomotor performance among binge drinkers (M=84.07, SD=10.581; M=1.2167, SD=7.260 and M=42.17, SD=.88749) on both the Grooved Pegboard and Finger tapping tests than the non-drinking control group (M=66.77, SD=8.295; M=.5167,  SD=5.050 and M=50.45, SD=.62261).Conclusion: In conclusion, these results seem to suggest that there is a statistically significant relationship between BD and psychomotor  performance among female social drinkers. The implication is that these women may be at risk of home and/or road accidents and that BD may impinge on their multitask-taking skills which may in turn affect their families and society. It is hoped that the results of the study will; open research prospects on female alcohol BD in Zambia and help therapists to consider focusing their efforts on the intensity and frequency of alcohol consumption as predicted by the study's regression analyses.
Reform and Practice of Whole Process Management for Undergraduate Thesis (Design) Based on OBE Concept
Authors:   Neijiang Normal University, Qin Ya
Published: September 2023

The undergraduate thesis stage plays a vital role in realizing talent cultivation goals, serving as an indispensable requirement for students to graduate and be awarded their bachelor's degrees. Moreover, it provides crucial support for meeting graduation requirements. This article presents a comprehensive approach to process management for undergraduate thesis (design) based on the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) concept. The OBE concept emphasizes enhancing students' goal achievement abilities by strengthening the monitoring of task completion quality and evaluating goal attainment at each stage. The approach encompasses four key stages: topic selection, guidance process, evaluation methods, and thesis defense. Lastly, the effectiveness of this approach will be discussed. It has been observed that the implementation of the OBE concept has yielded favorable outcomes in practical work.
Factors Influencing Firm Sales Growth: An Instrumental Variable Analysis
Authors: Warsame Abdisalan Salad
Published: September 2023

Although several studies have been done on sales growth, the mistake was that firm growth and sales growth were understood as the same thing, using the same perspective and variables for both growth studies. This study takes different perspectives focusing merely on factors influencing sales growth using micro-level data from the World Bank Enterprises Survey (WBES) datasets to examine whether sales growth in sub-Sahara Africa has different stories to tell employing the OLS and 2SLS analyses. Unlike other studies, the results indicated that top management gender diversity has no correlation to sales growth, but temporary employees do. The results also reveal that the key drivers of a firm’s sales growth are skilled labour, labour productivity, and fixed assets, which are statistically significant and have a positive relationship with annual sales growth.
BEIJOS AFINS
Authors: Klojda André Felipe Nunes
Published: September 2023

Neste artigo, abordamos dois contos cuja correlação vai além dos títulos: O primeiro beijo de Clarice Lispector e O beijo de Anton Tchekhov. Aldridge (2011) defende que, na literatura comparada, a matéria é mais importante do que o método, e a afinidade consiste nas semelhanças de estilo, estrutura, tom ou ideia entre duas obras que não têm outros vínculos. Identificamos que as narrativas em questão, além de utilizarem o motivo do beijo, irmanam-se em dois aspectos complementares: no rompimento com a lógica cronológica e na primazia das reflexões sobre as ações. Mesmo sem haver direta relação entre os contos, distantes quanto à época, ao estilo e mesmo à extensão, divisamos pontos nos quais as mundividências artísticas se encontram.
 
Política de acesso aberto padrão Diamante (Diamond Road Open Access).
LITERATURA SEM FRONTEIRAS
Authors: Kobs Verônica Daniel
Published: September 2023

A Scripta alumni v. 24, n. 2 apresenta o dossiê intitulado Literatura sem fronteiras. Para desenvolver esse tema, cinco seções da revista apresentam doze trabalhos, os quais oferecem diferentes perspectivas e abordagens. Neste número, as discussões abrangem: 1) nacionalidades e territórios; 2) relações entre arte e realidade; 3) temporalidades; e 4) literatura, outras áreas e outras linguagens.
 
Política de acesso aberto padrão Diamante (Diamond Road Open Access).
TORNAR-SE AQUELE QUE IRROMPE
Authors: Castro Natalia Berto Cirio de
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo busca investigar manifestações da figura do duplo a partir de conceitos formulados por Freud e Rank na tetralogia napolitana, série de livros da autora Elena Ferrante. Elencamos os personagens Elena e Stefano como representativos do paradigma com que a autora trabalha o conceito de deformação da própria imagem irrompida pela mãe ou pai, que dialoga profundamente com as figuras psicanalíticas do doppëlganger e infamiliar. O foco deste estudo reside nesta manifestação específica do duplo, pois compreendemos que se trata de um conceito imprescindível para a formulação de uma chave de leitura de toda a série, já que, além de ser um ponto essencial na relação entre as protagonistas, é sustentáculo de diversos outros elementos da narrativa.
 
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TRAVEL IN BRAZIL E PANORAMA
Authors: Vaccaro Evelin Cristine de França , Romano Luís Antônio Contatori
Published: September 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar uma análise comparada, desenvolvida por meio de um estudo de caso e de pesquisa bibliográfica, entre dois textos da revista Travel in Brazil (v. 2, 1942), publicação do Departamento de Imprensa e Propaganda (DIP), sob editoria de Cecília Meireles, e dois textos da Panorama: revista portuguesa de arte e turismo (n. 7, 1942), sob editoria de António Ferro, diretor do Secretariado de Propaganda Nacional (SPN). Essas revistas contaram com a colaboração de autores literários e artistas que revelam a memória do Estado Novo de Getúlio Vargas e de António de Oliveira Salazar por meio de textos ilustrados de divulgação turística e de políticas culturais dos respectivos regimes.
 
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TOLKIEN NO DRAMA
Authors: Rossi Aparecido Donizete , Sant’Ana Samuel Renato Siqueira
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo busca analisar o poema dramático The homecoming of Beohtnoth Beorhthelm’s son (1953) sob a ótica dos estudos do drama em conjunto com os do gênero elegíaco, tendo o poema anglo-saxão Beowulf como seu expoente. Como ponto de partida, visa-se elucidar as questões relacionadas ao poema dramático para em seguida a obra de Tolkien ser analisada como uma continuação dos eventos presentes no poema The battle of Maldon, mesclando a epistemologia judaico-cristã e a nórdica, de forma a investigar a possibilidade de o texto de Tolkien se tornar um sucessor espiritual para a concepção apresentada em Beowulf, sendo o poema dramático um exercício de criação do autor a partir de leituras históricas voltadas à cultura anglo-saxã.
 
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A PRIMEIRA SÓ
Authors: Precioso Adriana Lins , Santos Bruna Sousa dos
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo pretende considerar a literatura e a ficção literária como potencial canal de acesso à leitura e compreensão do mundo e da realidade, por meio do texto A primeira só, da escritora Marina Colasanti, conto presente na obra Uma ideia toda azul (1979). Ponderamos, inicialmente, os estudos de Antonio Candido (1988), que compreende que uma obra literária é um objeto construído e que possui poder humanizador, como construção em si. Lançamos um olhar de análise para o conto de Colasanti, sobretudo para as personagens e suas ações inseridas nos elementos da narrativa. Buscamos entender como as personagens e a construção de suas relações podem fomentar os discursos narrativos ficcionais com a realidade na qual o leitor está inserido.
 
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À PARTE DA FESTA
Authors: Carvalho André Rodrigues de
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo utiliza o percurso gerativo de sentido para interpretar o processo de construção de sentido do conto Felicidade (1985), de Luiz Vilela. Com amparo teórico de seguidores da semiótica francesa, como Barros (1990) e Fiorin (1999; 2005), e da teoria do conto de Piglia (2017), pretende-se acessar o universo diegético do objeto de estudo. Partindo do nível das estruturas fundamentais, onde se estabelece a oposição semântica entre alienação e pertencimento, chegaremos a etapas mais profundas da significação global do corpus. Por meio da análise das estruturas narrativas e discursivas, demonstraremos uma das principais potencialidades da narrativa mínima, que é, utilizando o artifício da síntese, alcançar o máximo de significação.
 
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LAVOURARCAICA
Authors: Fernandes Adoneles Monteiro Paes , Páscoa Luciane Viana Barros
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho visa discorrer a respeito do processo de criação da obra cinematográfica LavourArcaica (2001), de Luiz Fernando Carvalho, baseada no romance trágico de Raduan Nassar, Lavoura arcaica. Por meio de uma apreciação intertextual de fragmentos dos materiais audiovisuais gerados na pré-produção e produção fílmica ‒ respectivamente, um documentário intitulado Que teus olhos sejam atendidos e o making of dos bastidores da produção do longa-metragem, denominado Nosso diário ‒, pretendemos compreender a relação entre os aspectos criativos. Partindo da narrativa mínima percebida na concepção de determinadas cenas e frames da fotografia cinematográfica, buscamos compreender como as escolhas formais e estéticas do cineasta nortearam a produção.  Para isso, fundamentamo-nos em Bosi (2006), Avellar (2007), Tardivo (2011), Aumont (1993), Benjamin (1994) e Calabrese (2007).
 
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NARRATIVAS MÍNIMAS
Authors: Kobs Verônica Daniel
Published: September 2023

A Scripta alumni v. 25, n. 2 apresenta um dossiê sobre o tema Narrativas mínimas. Para aprofundar esse assunto, quatro seções da revista apresentam dez trabalhos, com pontos de vista bastante distintos: 1) espaços e temporalidades; 2) elementos inerentes ao texto em si e à sociedade; 3) associações da arte literária com aspectos filosóficos e políticos; e 4) relações interartes.

 

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O FANTÁSTICO NO PERIÓDICO DO SÉCULO XIX
Authors: Porto Jakeline Longo
Published: September 2023

João Manuel Pereira da Silva (Rio de Janeiro, 1817 − Paris, 1898) era advogado, político e historiador. Para além desses talentos, também foi um profícuo escritor de narrativas de ficção. Este trabalho tem como objetivo recuperar as narrativas fantásticas quase esquecidas de Pereira da Silva, Luiza: legenda brasileira e As catacumbas de S. Francisco de Paula, publicadas no periódico Gabinete de leitura, em 1837. Esse periódico era destinado quase exclusivamente à literatura, no contexto de surgimento da ficção brasileira. Dessa maneira, abordaremos atentamente a técnica narrativa e as convenções que regulavam a prosa de ficção de natureza fantástica, que ocupou a pena de Pereira da Silva no periódico.
 
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A PERSONAGEM FEMININA DOENTE EM TRÊS CONTOS DO REALISMO MARAVILHOSO LATINO-AMERICANO
Authors: Frainer Elena Savi
Published: September 2023

O realismo maravilhoso latino-americano é um gênero literário conhecido por ter criado uma ruptura na literatura da América Latina. Há personagens femininas memoriáveis dentro do movimento. Dentre elas, se destacam as mulheres que são acometidas por alguma enfermidade, desempenhando papéis fundamentais nas narrativas. Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar e refletir sobre a construção e os efeitos das personagens femininas doentes em três dos contos mais importantes do real maravilhoso: O Aleph (2009), de Jorge Luis Borges; O rastro do teu sangue sobre a neve (2005), de Gabriel García Márquez; e O travesseiro de penas (2018), de Horácio Quiroga.
 
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Lost & Found: 238. Bright, a Wenlock Limestone locality
Authors: Parkes Matthew
Published: September 2023

Matthew Parkes (Geological Survey of Ireland, Beggar's Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4, Ireland) would appreciate any information on the following: A locality called Bright, either on the outcrop of the Wenlock Limestone or else at about the same stratigraphical interval. The label would suggest it is probably in England or Wales, but it need not be....
Lost & Found: 237. Plant fossils from the Keele Formation, central England described by Emily Dix (1935)
Authors: Faithful Dr. John
Published: September 2023

See GCG 6(5): 207. Dr John Faithfull, Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Scotland, writes: The Hunterian Museum, Glasgow has large holdings of Emily Dix plant material, which was purchased from her in 1947-48. However, there is no Warwickshire material among the 600 or so catalogued specimens which are almost all from South Wales, or Holland, Belgium and Germany. Luckily, we recently uncovered two crates in our remote store which also contained Emily Dix Carboniferous plant material. These had never been opened and contained material wrapped in newspapers dating from 1947 and 1948. It is possible that these came via L.Hawkes at Bedford College. One of these crates contained duplicate material from South...
Lost & Found: 244. Brittlestar block
Authors: Aronson Richard B.
Published: September 2023

Richard B. Aronson, Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory, P.O. Box 369, Dauphin Island, AL36528, U.S.A. [email: raronson@jaguarl.usouthal.edu] writes: On a visit to the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences a few years ago, I came across a small block of fossil brittlestars. The brittlestars were well-preserved and articulated, and they formed almost the entire volume of the block, which is 8 cm x 7 cm x 4 cm thick. The only data accompanying the block were on a small card, written in an archaic hand: Ophiuran Limestone J. Struthers Jurassic? I would be grateful for any information on the age and provenance of the block, as well as details about Struthers that might help me learn...
Lost & Found: 245. Fossil Fish from the Lower Carboniferous of Armagh, Ireland
Authors: Maggs Duncan
Published: September 2023

Mags Duncan (Department of Geology, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland [e-mail: mduncan(a)tcd.ie]) would be interested to know of museums and institutions holding Lower Carboniferous fish material from Armagh, and for any information on Admiral Jones, who presented specimens to the Geological Society of London between 1841 and 1852 (CLEEVELY). In the last century many Lower Carboniferous fish teeth were collected from Armagh and most ended up in the collections of the Earl of Enniskillen, Philip Egerton, and Admiral Jones. Frederick M'Coy described several species in 1848 (Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 2) 2) based on the collections, among others, of Admiral Jones. J.W. Davis described and revised many species in his 1883 monograph...
Lost & Found: 123. Chalk Fish Skull
Authors: Carreck John N.
Published: September 2023

Now that my account of "A prepared fish skull from the English Chalk" has appeared in "The Geological Curator, " vol. 3, no. 6. 1982, pp.395 & 396, I should like to point out an omission, mainly due to my typing. In the first paragraph "an exceptionally well preserved skull with associated/pectoral fin .... " should read, "an exceptionally well preserved skull with associated bones of the right pectoral fin ...."....
Lost & Found: 69. Payton, Joseph Esq., of Dudley
Authors: Torrens H.S.
Published: September 2023

In 1825 (on February, 20th) he presented Dudley fossils to the Geological Society of London from "the Dudley limestone and the coal shale" ('Transactions of the Geological Society of London 2nd series vol. 2. 1829). This donation gives his Christian name at least....
The Awareness of the Medical and House Officers about Child Management at Omdurman Military Dental Hospital (Sudan) in 2020
Authors:   Assistant professor of periodontology in periodontics department in Napata College, Program of Dentistry, Sudan., Mohamed Dalia Ahmed Gasm Elseed Mohamed , Ezaldeen Yousef Alfatih Ezaldeen ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Karary University, Omdurman-Sudan., Salih Mustafa Ahmed ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Karary University, Omdurman-Sudan., Fadlelseed Muhanned Abdalgadir Fadlelseed ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Karary University, Omdurman-Sudan.
Published: September 2023

Back ground: The first dental visit is crucial in the formation of the child’s attitude toward dentistry and future treatment success. A dental appointment is a stressful situation, which raises children’s anxiety level and avoidance behavior. Several behavioral management approaches have been practiced to reduce distress during dental treatment, such as tell show-do, distraction, modeling, hypnotism, and pharmacological means. Objective: To assess the awareness of the dentists (house and medical officers) about child management at Omdurman Military Hospital in 2020. Methods: A destructive cross sectional study, with a sample size of 104 medical and house officers were recruited into the study. Data was collected using a self-administrated closed- ended questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic (age, gender, residence) and other parts that included awareness about knowledge and attitude regarding child management. Data was analyzed with the aid of Microsoft Excel and the SPSS version 25.0 statistical software program (SPSS, Inc., USA).Results were presented in the form of tables, figures and, texts. Results: The results of this study showed that (95%) of participants studied child behavior management in their curriculum. However, (44%) of them got their knowledge from the internet. The majority of dentists used the Tell- Show- Do technique (68%), and (53%) of the participants in this study thought that parent presence during the treatment was necessary. Also, about (90%) of participants thought that the use of audiovisual methods during treatment was useful, and (96%) of them thought that the first visit impression was a critical issue for ultimate success in future treatment. 45 % of participants had awareness about child management. Conclusion: The tell show do technique is the most used technique among house officers and medical officers in Omdurman military hospital , presence of parents is important as well as using advance technique , 45% of the participants had awareness about child management.
The Effect of Brand Image and Perceived Value on Customer Loyalty of iPhone Users in Malang City
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” East Java, Indonesia, Fadhlurrahman Afif , Wardhani Nuruni Ika Kusuma ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” East Java, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

This study intends to ascertain how brand image and perceived value affect iPhone users in Malang’s customer loyalty. In this study, Malang residents who own iPhones made up the population, while 78 Malang residents made up the sample. The information from this study is primary information that was gathered via the interview method and the distribution of questionnaires for observation. SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) and the analysis tool PLS (Partial Least Square) were employed in this study’s data analysis technique. According to the study’s findings, consumer loyalty among iPhone users in Malang is positively and significantly influenced by brand image and perceived value.
Dia de campo interdisciplinar e integrador: a importância de construir uma interface com a sociedade
Authors: Pereira Frederico Campos , Borges Francisco Fechine , Do Nascimento Nicea Ribeiro , Da Silva Adriana Rodrigues , Vasconcelos Valnyr Lira , De Azevedo Valério Fernandes , Da Silva Verilton Nunes , Silveira Thyago de Almeida
Published: September 2023

O trabalho é um relato de experiência do primeiro Dia de Campo da Mostra de Projetos & Soluções Sustentáveis para o Agricultor, o Feirante e o Consumidor, realizado pelos campi do IFPB e comunidade externa. O evento foi realizado no IFPB campus Esperança, no dia 07 de outubro de 2022. Houve a integração de diversos níveis de ensino, como turma de ensino fundamental I, ensino médio integrado ao técnico e superior, a exemplo do curso Tecnológico em Gestão Ambiental. O evento foi organizado pensando na interdisciplinaridade e integração de projetos, com o intuito de promover a troca de experiências entre os diferentes grupos, além da vivência prática de assuntos que os discentes tinham contato apenas na teoria. Na prática, o formato funcionou como ferramenta pedagógica, à medida em que os participantes tiveram, em um único dia, oportunidade de visualizar e assistir demonstrações teóricas coadunadas com a prática de diversas experiências em diversos eixos tecnológicos, e suas curiosidades e dúvidas dirimidas no exato momento da apresentação, além do incentivo para que outros profissionais se interessem pela pesquisa, extensão e inovação.