bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of foliar spray of gibberellic acid (GA3) and borax on growth, productivity, and quality of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) under protected structure at Kaski, Nepal
Authors:   Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal, Bhattarai Natasha , Kumar Shrestha Arjun ,   Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal, Dangol Rashmi ,   Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal, Singh Niraj ,   Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal
Published: July 2022

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is a highly demanded solanaceous vegetable crop in Nepal. Poor vegetative growth, low flowering and fruit set are the major problems in tomato. Thus, an experiment was conducted to improve vegetative growth, flowering, fruiting and productivity of tomato (Nepali Variety Type 2) at Pokhara-14, Kaski, Nepal during spring- summer of 2019 in Split plot arrangement with gibberellic acid (GA3) as main factor and Borax as sub factor, with three replications. The main factor consisted of four concentrations of GA3 (0, 25, 50 and 75 ppm) which was applied thrice as foliar spray at 15, 30 and 45 days after transplanting (DAT) and sub factor consisted three concentrations of borax (0%, 0.25% and 0.5%) which was applied four times as foliar spray at 15, 30, 45 and 60 DAT. Growth characters viz., plant height, leaf area, leaf number, flower number per cluster, fruit number were significantly enhanced with application of 50 ppm GA3 and gave higher productivity (31.65 t ha-1) compared to other concentrations and control. Likewise, foliar spray of borax resulted in higher stem girth, flower clusters, number of flowers per cluster, and TSS content of tomato. Furthermore, borax @ 0.25% gave the highest productivity (30.78 t ha-1). The better effect of 50 ppm GA3 on growth and yield of tomato and effect of 0.25% borax on flowering and yield, makes them promising solutions to the problems of tomato at Kaski, Nepal. Thus, further research should be conducted by using GA3 and borax in several other tomato cultivars in field and under protected structure at different soil type and climatic conditions.
Major and sub-threshold depression and quality of life of displaced older persons: Community based cross sectional study in Nigeria
Authors: Ojeahere Margaret Isioma , Ola Bolanle , Piwuna Christopher , Goar Suwa Goden , Afolaranmi Tolulope , Uwakwe Richard
Published: July 2022

Introduction

This study examined major and subthreshold depression, their relationships with sociodemographic/risk factors and quality of life (QOL) of internally displaced older persons in a rural community in north central Nigeria. 

Methods

A community-based, cross-sectional study conducted among 200 older adults in Riyom, Nigeria. The respective modules of the World Health Organization (WHO) Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) and WHOQOL-BREF were used to conduct face to face interviews to assess major and subthreshold depression and QOL respectively. Data were analysed using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were performed using 95% confidence interval to analyse the significant relationships between depression, socio-demographic/risk factors, and QOL. Probability value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Findings

The prevalence of lifetime major and sub-threshold prevalence of depression were 58.5% and 12.5% respectively. The factors significantly associated with increased odds for major depression were average monthly income, history of traumatic event (s) and having a confidant to talk with after the event (s) with (OR=1.839, CI=1.364-2.480, p= 0.001); (OR=9.860, CI=1.025- 94.876, p= 0.048) (OR= 4.570, CI=1.783- 11.718, p= 0.002) respectively while access to health care and having a confidant after the event (s) similar to major depression (OR= 5.105, CI=1.037- 25.133, p= 0.045); (OR= 0.276, CI=0.088- 0.862, p= 0.027) respectively were found significantly associated for sub-threshold depression.

Conclusions

The prevalence of major and sub-threshold depression among internally displaced older persons in a Nigerian rural community were high and there were significant relationships with sociodemographic factors and QOL. While there is a need for more studies, intervention studies in internally displaced older persons would need to consider low socioeconomic status, social support, and traumatic events with substantial impairment in QOL in addressing the burden of major and sub-threshold depression among these growing populations.
The impact of behavioral disorders on the level of custodial school-engagement among detained adolescent boys: an observational cohort study
Authors: Atilola Olayinka , Abiri Gbonjubola , Ola Bolanle
Published: July 2022

Background

The impact of behavioral disorders on custodial school-engagement has not been studied. We investigated the impact of conduct disorder (CD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on the level of school-engagement among detained boys in a youth correctional facility in Lagos, Nigeria.

Methods

A total of 103 boys were assessed, at the point of remand, for the presence or otherwise of behavioral disorders using the DSM-5 version of the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia. The level of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive school-engagement among them was also assessed, using the School Engagement Measure, three months after enrolment in the custodial school.

Results

More than half of respondents had at-least one behavioral disorder, with CD being the most prevalent (54.4%). Multiple regression analyses showed that after controlling for perceived autonomy of learning climate, age, and prior level of education at baseline; each of the three behavioral disorders assessed had an independent negative impact on self-reported level of school-engagement three months after enrolment in custodial school. Among the behavioral disorders, ADHD had the largest magnitude of impact (β=-2.78; p<0.01).

Conclusions

We concluded that behavioural disorders had negative impact on school engagement in youth correctional settings and constitute potential barrier to successful educational rehabilitation.
Childhood Adversity as a predictor of Depression and Suicidality among Adolescents in Calabar, Nigeria
Authors: Edet Bassey Eyo , Essien Emmanuel Aniekan , Eleazu Franklyn Ifeanyi , Atu Ginini Edward , Ogunkola Isaac Olushola
Published: July 2022

Background

Child abuse occurs worldwide and negatively impacts the health, functioning and psychological wellbeing of victims. Its effect on adolescent mental health has been insufficiently explored in Nigeria. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of child abuse on the occurrence of depression and suicidality among Nigerian adolescents.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 327 secondary school students in Calabar, Nigeria. Beck’s depression inventory, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (SF) assessing emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect and physical neglect, and questions on suicidality from the Nigerian version of the Global School-based Student health survey (GSHS) were administered.

Results

Sexual abuse (41.3%) was the commonest type, followed by physical neglect (38.5%) and physical abuse (30.0%). Over two-thirds (67.3%) had experienced at least one type of abuse. All types of abuse emerged as significant predictors of depression, with physical abuse being the strongest predictor. Also, all abuse types predicted various self-harming behaviours (considering, planning or attempting suicide and deliberate self-harm). There was a stepwise increase in the risk of depression and suicidal behaviour with the experience of more abuse types. All dimensions of abuse were significantly correlated, with the strongest association between physical and emotional neglect.

Conclusion

Child abuse predicts depression and suicidality and is worse with multiple types of abuse. Public health interventions to prevent childhood trauma and screen for mental disorders in victims should be instituted in Nigeria.
Prioritizing the mental health needs of pregnant adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Eboreime Ejemai , Ezeokoli Adaobi , Adams Keturah , Banke-Thomas Aduragbemi
Published: July 2022

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in the world, with an estimated prevalence of 19.3%. Whereas adolescent pregnancy is considered on the policy agenda as a public health challenge in many sub-Saharan African countries, the mental health impact, although dire, has not received commensurate attention in the policy space. This is not unconnected with sociocultural norms and stigma associated, not just with mental health, but with teenage pregnancy as well. Similarly, adult maternal mental health, though often relegated, has been receiving increasing attention. But pregnant teenagers are often not the focus of available mental health interventions, even though they are more vulnerable to the same pathophysiological stressors, as well as being uniquely exposed to extreme sociocultural and economic stressors. In this viewpoint, we argue that prioritizing the mental health of adolescent mothers is critical in sub-Saharan Africa. We also make important recommendations to ensure that pregnant adolescents receive the mental health services and support they need.
The Impact of Serious Games on Physical Activity, Cognitive Training and Mental Health for the Ageing Population During COVID-19: Implications and Future Trajectories
Authors: Lau Sum-Yuet Joyce , Ganesan Balasankar , Fong Kenneth
Published: July 2022

COVID-19 has been widely affecting human social interaction due to the public health mitigation practices which have been set out by the government in various countries, such as lockdown and social isolation. As a consequence, the ageing population, one of the vulnerable groups, has been suffering from the discontinuity of regular interventions and disconnect from social life, which may likely cause physical and cognitive decline, and accelerate the development of depressive symptoms. To mitigate the challenges that have been arisen in the ageing population during the global pandemic, Serious Game (SG), one of the non-invasive novel digital technologies, offers a motivational atmosphere with a purposeful training context, as well as a remote training capability for those who lack mobility or are frail. SG is envisioned to improve their quality of life through maintaining their physical activity, cognitive training and mental health. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the potential use of SG to improve physical activity, cognitive training and mental health among the ageing population during COVID-19.
Understanding India’s response to mental health care: a systematic review of the literature and overview of the National Mental Health Programme
Authors: Ahmed Tarannum , Dumka Neha , Hannah Erin , Chauhan Vishal , Kotwal Atul
Published: July 2022

India, the second most populous country in the world comprises around 18% of the global population and significantly contributes to the global burden of mental disorders. It was one of the first few LMICs to develop a National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) to address the mental health needs of the population. This paper discusses the history of India’s mental health response and reviews the NMHP to suggest the way forward. This review illustrates that NMHP has made considerable progress in the past few decades and is continuously evolving. Nevertheless, progress made under the programme is in different stages of implementation in different parts of the country with many desired modifications. Addressing the challenges related to governance, human resources, regular flow of funds, utilization and accessibility and a robust monitoring system is pertinent for effective implementation that will potentially improve health outcomes nationally and internationally.
Préfiguration d'une structuration collective des éditeurs scientifiques publics engagés dans la science ouverte
Authors: Dandurand Caroline
Published: July 2022

Afin de préfigurer l’organisation d’une alliance d’éditeurs scientifiques publics engagés dans la science ouverte - qui mette en œuvre une politique de convergences et de mutualisation et permette de renforcer la structuration de ce secteur en France - le ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche a diligenté une mission d’un an. Cette mission s’inscrit dans les travaux portés par le groupe Édition scientifique ouverte du Comité pour la science ouverte et a fait l’objet d’échanges mensuels entre janvier 2021 et février 2022 avec les membres du groupe. La première phase de cette mission vise à établir un état des lieux des éditeurs scientifiques publics et s’est déroulée du 1er février 2021 au 1er septembre 2021. Elle est suivie d’une étude de structures fédératives de presses académiques internationales et de consortiums engagés dans la science ouverte. Enfin, la dernière phase de la mission consiste en l’élaboration de scénarios de création de la structure collective, en collaboration avec ses futurs membres, afin d’en établir les missions, le fonctionnement, le statut et la gouvernance, en fonction des effets attendus sur le secteur de l’édition scientifique publique.
Perceived usefulness of Contraceptives among Married Individuals in Rorya District
Authors: Wango Nyagwegwe Chaulo , Michael Denna , Basinda Namanya
Published: July 2022

The increasing use of contraception methods worldwide has allowed couples to choose the number and spacing of their children. Despite impressive achievements, contraceptive use remains low while the need for contraception is high in some of the world's poorest and most populous places. Little is known about the factors contributing to the low utilisation of contraceptives in the Rorya district, particularly among married individuals where the prevalence of contraceptive use was only 28%. A qualitative design was used for six focus group discussions and six in-depth interviews conducted with married individuals to understand the perception of the use of contraceptives in the Rorya District. Respondents believe that contraception is important in reducing the number of pregnancies and improving health, as well as in limiting family size. Interviewees emphasised the need for more accessible outlets for contraceptives. Religious beliefs and myths about contraceptive side effects have been reported to influence contraceptive choice and use. Respondents are aware of the health benefits of contraception for themselves and their children. Limited access, Myth, and religious beliefs continue to influence contraceptive use. Strategies to improve contraceptive use should ensure the availability and accessibility of contraceptives and tailored BCC, especially in low uptake areas.
3D modeling of car parts by photogrammetric methods: Example of brake discs
Authors: KANUN Engin , KANUN Ganime Melike , YAKAR Murat
Published: July 2022

Re-measurement of existing, manufactured parts and re-creation of 3D models of these parts brought about the concept of reverse engineering. Reverse engineering has become a frequently applied and utilized concept in processes such as repairing damaged parts, improving used parts, and making new designs based on old parts. One of the main reverse engineering methods widely used by many engineering branches is photogrammetry. Photogrammetry, which includes a wide range of applications from professional cameras to mobile phones, is divided into branches such as terrestrial photogrammetry, aerial photogrammetry and underwater photogrammetry. The basis of all these categories is the concept of making measurements of a part, structure or region and modeling them in 3D, even if they involve different equipment and instruments. In this study, the 3D model of a rear brake disc of a personal passenger car was obtained using mobile photogrammetric methods. In the results section, the applicability of the method was examined in terms of cost, time and accuracy, together with the results of the accuracy analysis. It has been shown that the mobile photogrammetry method can provide easy applicability, low cost and high accuracy of 0.88 mm.
A PERSPECTIVA DE SUSTENTABILIDADE NO DISCURSO E NA PRÁXIS DE INICIATIVAS DE ECONOMIA COMPARTILHADA
Authors: Corrêa Bruna Pelluzzo , Ferreira Marina Cunha , Júnior Jorge Luiz dos Santos , Doin Tatiana Aparecida Ferreira , de Lima Wander Demonel
Published: July 2022

Um dos argumentos em favor da economia compartilhada é a sua associação a uma possível contribuição para um desenvolvimento e consumo mais sustentáveis. Nesse sentido, frequentemente, o consumo colaborativo tem sido visto com potencial para atender às necessidades humanas de uma forma menos danosa e mais sustentável (econômica, social e ambiental). Nessa perspectiva, uma orientação da economia compartilhada associada aos empreendimentos empresariais, naturalmente, seria a sustentabilidade do negócio. Esse trabalho relaciona os conceitos de sustentabilidade e economia compartilhada, e analisa como as iniciativas que se incluem nessa nova economia se relacionam com o viés sustentável dos negócios. Como estratégia metodológica, foram listadas, categorizadas e analisadas diversas atividades de empreendimentos ao redor do mundo, com base no discurso dessas iniciativas buscando compreender como elas se apresentam enquanto estratégias de negócio. Os resultados permitiram concluir que embora exista algum grau de relação entre a Economia compartilhada e o Desenvolvimento Sustentável, seja na sua dimensão ambiental, social ou de uso coletivo, limitações e dificuldades foram evidenciadas como, por exemplo, o ceticismo em direção a modelos alternativos aos empreendimentos puramente capitalistas, aparentemente, ainda muito incipientes.
ABORDAGEM PARA IMPLANTAÇÃO DE DEVOPS: UM ESTUDO DE CASO MÚLTIPLO EM PEQUENAS E MÉDIAS EMPRESAS FINANCEIRAS
Authors: de Figueiredo Antônio Augusto Alves , Gava Vagner Luiz
Published: July 2022

Na busca por atualizações que beneficiem positivamente as empresas, a indústria de software se dirige para um novo conceito de desenvolvimento chamado DevOps. Como no movimento ágil, DevOps também nasceu na indústria e a partir da necessidade dela. Utiliza um conjunto de métodos (como automação e infraestrutura como código) para que os desenvolvedores e a equipe de operação otimizem sua comunicação e colaborem para construir software de qualidade. Apesar da reconhecida vantagem da implantação de DevOps em determinados setores, sua implantação em empresas financeiras não é uma tarefa simples, seja pela grande necessidade da segurança dos dados, como pela conflituosa adequação de interesses em equipes diferentes. Nota-se, nesse sentido, o desafio que consiste em produzir evidências para que empresas dessa natureza se beneficiem da referida atualização deste novo conceito. No contexto de empresas financeiras com equipes que já utilizam práticas DevOps, objetivou-se analisar o modo como estas práticas foram implantadas e a organização necessária para tal, de forma a permitir a elaboração de uma abordagem para implantação em empresas financeiras de pequeno e médio porte. Optou-se pelo estudo de caso múltiplo para dar visibilidade às abordagens adotadas, assim como identificar subsídios para implantação de melhores práticas e ferramentas DevOps em empresas financeiras. Os resultados obtidos foram apresentados, discutidos com a literatura e, por fim, foram consolidados de forma a oferecer uma abordagem de implantação DevOps para empresas financeiras e assim incentivar a adoção deste movimento.
AVALIAÇÃO DE RESULTADOS DO PROGRAMA EDUCACIONAL: PRONATEC/SENAC
Authors: Silva Elias Wagner , Giroletti Domingos Antonio
Published: July 2022

Esta pesquisa teve como objeto avaliar o resultado da parceria Pronatec/Senac em termos de qualificação profissional nas áreas dos cursos técnicos de gestão no período de 2011 a 2014. Foram avaliados se os objetivos do Pronatec (expandir, interiorizar e democratizar o programa) foram alcançados. O referencial teórico foi constituído por uma revisão teórica da política pública econômica, social e educacional, descrevendo a atuação do Governo no campo educacional no Brasil e a avaliação de programas sociais profissionalizantes (Pronatec). A metodologia utilizada neste estudo foi o proposto por Cohen e Franco (2012), que tem como parâmetro a avaliação de Programas Sociais com foco nos resultados propostos pelo programa, fez-se uma avaliação expost, para verificar se os objetivos da parceria Pronatec/Senac foram alcançados. O programa social, Pronatec, implementado na unidade de ensino Senac teve como foco educação profissional para inclusão social dos seus participantes no mercado de trabalho. Na parte da estatística, a coleta de dados baseou em levantamento documental, bibliográfico e aplicação de questionários aos gestores e instrutores responsáveis diretos pelo programa na instituição e aos alunos e ex-alunos como seus beneficiários. Os resultados da pesquisa permitiram concluir que o Pronatec atingiu o objetivo em expandir, interiorizar e democratizar a oferta de cursos de qualificação profissional, contemplando 72% dos municípios brasileiros. Nossa pesquisa na unidade Senac-BH apresentou outro dado relevante; 58% dos alunos participantes ingressaram no mercado de trabalho concluído o curso. Isto indica a positividade do Pronatec em termos da promoção social pelo emprego e renda de seus participantes.
INFLUÊNCIA DA INFORMÁTICA NA PERFORMANCE EM MATEMÁTICA NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: PARTE II
Authors: Deluiz Sergio
Published: July 2022

Este capítulo objetiva observar a influência da adoção da informática na proficiência em Matemática dos alunos do 5º ano. Foi utilizada pesquisa quantitativa a partir dos dados da Prova Brasil - em 2011, 2013 e 2015, relativos às respostas dos professores e alunos aos questionários aplicados e suas proficiências em Matemática, que foram analisadas considerando a distribuição cumulativa da proficiência, individualizada dos alunos, estratificados socioeconomicamente, em suas respectivas turmas e a distribuição cumulativa da proficiência considerando os níveis medianos da estratificação de cada turma. Foi demonstrado que os alunos, cujos professores utilizaram os recursos de informática obtiveram uma maior proficiência naqueles anos do que os alunos que não tiveram disponíveis tais recursos.
INFLUÊNCIA DA INFORMÁTICA NA PERFORMANCE EM MATEMÁTICA NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: PARTE III
Authors: Deluiz Sergio
Published: July 2022

Este artigo objetiva observar a influência da adoção da informática na proficiência em Matemática dos alunos do 5º ano. Foi utilizada pesquisa quantitativa a partir dos dados da Prova Brasil - em 2011, 2013 e 2015, relativos às respostas dos professores e alunos aos questionários aplicados e suas proficiências em Matemática, que foram analisadas considerando a distribuição cumulativa da proficiência, individualizada dos alunos, estratificados socioeconomicamente, em suas respectivas turmas e a distribuição cumulativa da proficiência considerando os níveis medianos da estratificação de cada turma. Foi demonstrado que os alunos, cujos professores utilizaram os recursos de informática obtiveram uma maior proficiência naqueles anos do que os alunos que não tiveram disponíveis tais recursos.
Spontaneous fauna: concepts and criteria of its delineation (on the example of the mammal fauna of Ukraine)
Authors: Zagorodniuk Igor , Kharchuk Sergiy
Published: July 2022

The concept of spontaneous fauna is considered by analogy with the concept of spontaneous flora, which is common in botany. The importance of its formulation and the delineation of the scope and limits of application is determined by the fact that the composition of natural communities in general and the composition of species that take an active part in the functioning of natural systems have long been determined by the basic set of aboriginal species. The scope of spontaneous fauna should also include feral mammals, introduced species and runaways, including domestic animals that form viable populations. At the same time, a number of species that have the status of ‘phantom’ (accidentally and once discovered, species-names that appear in checklists as errors in the description of fauna, including synonyms), species whose presence in the modern regional fauna is unproven and which most likely had disappeared a long time ago (reduced the limits of distribution) should be excluded from the spontaneous fauna. Spontaneous fauna is a concept that differs markedly from formally compiled lists, which contain accidentally present and de facto extinct species, but do not contain species that are probably present, but are not included due to their status as alien and (or) domesticated ones.
Finds of rare and little-known carnivorans in the Volyn region: the golden jackal and the wild cat
Authors: Voitko Pavlo , Zagorodniuk Igor
Published: July 2022

New information about the records of two carnivoran species in Western Polissia, the findings of which were unknown or unconfirmed by factual materials is presented. Details on the capture of golden jackals and wild cats obtained in 2019–2020 in different districts of Volyn are described. In particular, the jackal was caught in 2020 near Kovel, and the wild cat was caught in 2019 near Novovolynsk and in 2020 near Kovel. The specimens are stored in private collections, but at the time of their transfer to the owners, the authors were able to examine them and take photos with the necessary details. The discovery of the jackal is the first record for Western Polissia; the discovery of the wild cat confirms the ancient findings of the species. The described records confirm the expansion of the habitats of both species in north-western Ukraine.
Finds and ecological features of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in the Buzkyi Gard National Nature Park
Authors: Artamonov Vladyslav , Sydorak Andriy
Published: July 2022

Information on new finds of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in the territory of Buzkyi Gard National Park is given. Some data are also given on the specifics of the otter’s diet, including its preying on animal species that are included into protection lists. The case of late (autumn) reproduction of otters is noted and described. The state of the otter population within the national park and the probable threats for this species related to the decrease of the river water content were assessed. The high level of rarity in the national park’s fauna and its concentration in small areas have been confirmed.
Finds of the steppe marmot in Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava oblasts
Authors: Ponomarenko Alexander , Vetrov Vitaliy , Tryfanova Mariia , Zadorozhnaya Galina
Published: July 2022

On the background of a constant decrease in the number of the steppe marmot Marmota bobak over the past century in Ukraine, its findings were registered in July 2020 in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and in September 2021 in Poltava Oblast. In Poltava Oblast, the steppe marmot was seen in the territory of the designated landscape reserves ‘Balka Garaganka’ and ‘Nelyubovsky.’ In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the species was recorded in the ravine-balka system of Yurivka (now Pavlograd) Raion. In all cases, the marmot burrows were located on the slopes of ravines, where the formation of relatively poor washed-out chernozems takes place. Photographic material is provided.
Dormice and anthropogenic traps: features of catching
Authors: Lazariev Igor
Published: July 2022

The author has identified and described regular cases of falling of forest dormice into PET bottles that the locals exhibit to collect birch sap. Such bottles often remain attached to trees for a long time and are not removed after the season from the side of the sap. Various animals fall into them, among which dormice are regularly observed. The author’s experience of working with bottles for catching insects, which are filled with a special attractive and at the same time fixing solution based on wine or beer, with the addition of vinegar, salt and glycerine, is described. In such traps, also fixed on trees, the occurrence of dormice was twice as common as in the first case.
Volodymyr Tytar, an investigator of mammals (to the scientist’s 70th anniversary)
Authors: Zagorodniuk Igor , Ulyura Evgenia
Published: July 2022

Volodymyr Tytar has devoted much of his research to the study of the fauna of unique parts of the world—Chukotka, Kyrgyzstan, Chernobyl, the Black Sea region, and others. He has been interested in various animal taxa, including those of mammals. Focusing on mammal species, he has conducted a number of unique research related to the study of viability and variability of populations under extreme conditions (including radioactive pollution), modelling of the ecological niche and dynamics of their home ranges in the context of climate change. He has paid considerable attention to the research and monitoring of populations of rare species on the basis of citizen science, including the study of the Central Asian population of snow leopards, as well as the long-tailed marmot as their potential prey. The researcher's activity is also related to the development of management plans for wetlands of international importance.
Kovtun Mykhailo Fotiiovych, an evolutionary morphologist, embryologist, and teacher
Authors: Kedrov Boris , Pasichnyk Sergiy
Published: July 2022

Mykhailo Fotiiovych Kovtun was a famous Ukrainian zoologist, whose scientific activity was related to the Institute of Zoology, NAS of Ukraine. His main scientific research aimed at analysing data on the evolutionary morphology and embryology of bats and birds. He is the author of the theory of origin of bat’s flight and proposed a theoretical basis for universal mechanisms of transformation of organs and systems in the prenatal development of mammals and birds that increase the species diversity of vertebrates in the evolutionary process. Mykhailo Kovtun authored and co-authored more than 170 scientific papers, about 100 of which are theriological. He was leader of the Ukrainian school of classical morphology of vertebrates and had supervised over 17 PhD theses.
ANAIS DO I SEMINÁRIO BRASILEIRO DA LITERACIA CIENTÍFICA EDITORA & CURSOS (I SEMBRALIT)
Authors:   LITERACIA CIENTÍFICA EDITORA & CURSOS, Fontes Francisco Lucas de Lima , Melo Mayara Macêdo
Published: July 2022

Atualmente, existe a exigência de que os profissionais possuam diversas competências para lidar com cenários complexos, que precisam de propostas mais resolutivas e elaboradas. Mediante o conhecimento científico é possível obter resultados eficientes na resolução de problemas do cotidiano das profissões de diversas áreas do conhecimento. Nos últimos anos foi possível perceber que as instituições de ensino superior começaram a reforçar uma formação mais sólida, voltada para a realidade que vivemos e ancorada em princípios científicos. A pesquisa tem lugar nessa nova conjuntura, uma vez que possibilita aos pesquisadores, independentemente de sua posição (profissional, docente ou acadêmica), produzirem conhecimento baseado em evidências para solução de problemas. Desta forma, a Literacia Científica Editora & Cursos organizou o I Seminário Brasileiro da Literacia Científica Editora & Cursos (I SEMBRALIT), com o propósito de criar um espaço de reflexão, socialização e exposição das atividades de pesquisa desenvolvidas por acadêmicos, docentes e profissionais pesquisadores em todo o Brasil. Este foi o quarto evento promovido pela Literacia Científica e teve uma proposta mais compacta, com um dia para atividades (palestras, minicursos, rodas de conversa, mesas redondas) e outro para apresentação de trabalhos da comunicação oral. O I SEMBRALIT foi um evento de caráter técnico-científico, que aconteceu de maneira remota entre os dias 07 e 08 de maio de 2022. A base do SEMBRALIT encontrou-se na difusão de conhecimento e estímulo ao pensamento crítico e científico, com discussão de temáticas de estudo atuais e inovadoras e promoção de divulgação científica, ensino e extensão acadêmica, procurando alcançar o maior número de pessoas e áreas do conhecimento possível. É por isso que o Seminário foi aberto às grandes áreas do conhecimento, a saber: Ciências da Saúde; Ciências Exatas e da Terra; Ciências Biológicas; Engenharias; Ciências Agrárias; Ciências Sociais Aplicadas; Ciências Humanas; e Linguística, Letras e Artes.
Dimensiones de política exterior en América Latina según juicio de expertos
Authors: Merke Federico , Reynoso Diego
Published: July 2022

La literatura de Ciencia Política sobre política exterior en América Latina es extensa y rica en estudios de casos, pero débil en teoría y trabajos con extensos. Esto ha limitado sensiblemente la comparación entre países y ha reducido la capacidad para identificar en la región regularidades, tendencias y patrones de política exterior. Así, se cuenta con buenas historias, ricas en detalles, pero con pocos datos sistemáticos para construir explicaciones robustas acerca de la política exterior en América

Latina. Buscando corregir este déficit, nuestra investigación se dirige a examinar las orientaciones de política exterior en América Latina entre 1980 y 2014 en diecinueve países de América Latina. A partir de juicios, expertos sobre posiciones de política exterior de presidentes de América Latina estimamos las posiciones de los presidentes en cuatro dimensiones de política exterior: estilo de política exterior, orientación geopolítica, orientación económica y relación con los Estados Unidos de América. En este texto presentamos el estado de la cuestión, la metodología utilizada y los primeros resultados

estadísticos agregados.
COMPARATIVE VALIDATION OF SELF COLLECTED AND MARKET ‘SARIVA’ ROOTS WITH RESPECT TO THEIR AMBIGUITY IN THE IDENTIFICATION USING IN-VITRO BIOCHEMICAL ASSAYS
Authors: SANDECHA EITISHA , NANGARE NINAD , MULIK ANURADHA , JAGTAP SURESH , METI NEELAMBIKA
Published: July 2022

Plant âSarivaâ has been used since long in Ayurveda and folk medicine. There are four differentspecies used as âSarivaâ in various regions of India viz., Cryptolepisbuchanani Roem. & Schult., Hemidesmusindicus (L.) R.Br. and Decalepishamiltonii Wight & Arn belongs to same family Asclepiadaceae, whileIchnocarpus frutescens (L.) R. Br. belongs to family Apocynaceae. Present study is designed to evaluate theambiguity in market and authenticate samples of âSarivaâ root extract in terms of their polyphenolic contentsand antioxidant profile. Market samples were collected from major markets from India viz., Banglore, Delhi,Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune and West Bengal. While, authenticate species of âSarivaâ was collected from WesternGhats of Maharashtra, India. Antioxidant profile was evaluated by nitric oxide scavenging potential, BSAanti-denaturation assay and anti-lipid peroxidation assays. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents werestudied by standard methods viz. Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium chloride respectively. Methanolic extractof âSarivaâ market sample showed highest phenolic contents (0.295Â±0.023Î¼g/ml) as compared to theflavonoid contents in Pune market sample. While, highest concentration of total phenol contents wasobserved in Decalepishamiltonii (0.346Â±0.034Î¼g/ml) and flavonoids was observed in Cryptolepisbuchanani(0.11Â±0.007mg/ml). The methanolic extract of West Bengal showed highest anti-lipid peroxidation activity(IC50 value of 50.96Î¼g/ml). While, lowest activity was observed in Delhi market sample (IC50 of 218.63). Onthe contrary, Hemidesmus indicus showed highest anti-lipid activity (28.88 Î¼g/mL of IC50) followed byDecalepishamiltonii, Cryptolepisbuchanani and Ichnocarpus frutescent.IC50 value indicates that among all themarket samples Banglore market sample (67.26 Î¼g/ml) showed more significant protein stabilizing activity(denaturation is inhibited). While, Decalepishamiltonii showed more significant protein stabilizing activity(32.73 Î¼g/ml) followed by Hemidesmus indicus, Cryptolepisbuchanani and Ichnocarpus frutescent. Amongmarket samples, Pune market sample showed highest nitric oxide scavenging activity (65.15Î¼g/ml of IC50)and in authenticate samples, Decalepishamiltonii showed highest nitric oxide scavenging potential (31.26 Î¼g/mlof IC50). By evaluating the five market samples in comparison with authenticate âSarivaâ species, it isconcluded that distinct variation observed in polyphenolic contents and antioxidant activity. Hence, presentstudy suggests the need of awareness in the selection of the correct species and scientific efforts to solve thisambiguity.
QUALITATIVE ESTIMATION OF PHYTOCHEMICALS IN DIFFERENT OCIMUM SPECIES OF CHHATTISGARH
Authors: SAHU SARIKA , DESHPANDE BHAGYASHREE
Published: July 2022

Medicinal plants and herbs have been proved to be of great importance to the health of theindividuals and communities. The potential for developing antibacterial from higher plants appearsrewarding as it will result to the development of a phytomedicine to act against microbes. Phytochemicalscreening of Tulsi plant (Ocimum sp.) was studied in the present investigation. Phytochemical analysis ofmethanol and aqueous extracts of O. tenuiflorum, O. gratissumand O. sanctum demonstrated the presenceof phytoconstituents like Tannins, Alkaloids, Saponins, Glycosides, Terpenoids, Flavonoids, Phenols,Carbohydrates, Steroids, and Anthraquinones. Presence of such phyto constituents will increase interestwith the mankind to develop anti-microbial drugs using different species of Oscimum for varied microbes.
Progressive failure analysis of partially pre-stressed concrete railway sleepers
Authors: ÇEÇEN Ferhat , AKTAŞ Bekir
Published: July 2022

Billions of sleepers are used on railways around the world today. As the importance of railways in the transportation sector is increasing, the demand for sleepers is also increasing. Although wooden and steel sleepers were used in rail systems in the past, today the most widely used sleeper type in the world is reinforced concrete sleepers. Among these reinforced concrete sleepers, pre-stressed sleepers are the most widely used, popular type of sleeper that can be produced in many countries. The two main production methods of pre-stressed sleepers are the ribbed reinforced system and the non-ribbed reinforced anchor plated system. In this study, B70 type pre-stressed concrete sleepers, have been investigated with the positive moment determination tests at the rail seat with progressive failure observations according to EN 13230-2:2016 standard. After tests, detailed cracking, failure, and fatigue analyzes under increasing test loads were performed with ANSYS® finite element analysis results for both types of pre-stressed sleepers. According to results, A-type sleepers have 50% more compression stress at the first crack formation load (Frr) than N-type sleepers and According to the first 0.05 mm permanent crack formation load (Fr0.05), it is seen that 25% higher stresses occur in A-type design than N-type design under Fr0.05 load. The results obtained through the analysis have been compared with the actual field measurement results, which have become more and more popular in the world in recent years. In this direction, various suggestions have been made for the development of concrete railway sleeper models.
Educação Especial: um estudos sobre a funcionalidade a partir das perspectivas de suportes e adaptações
Authors: Queiroz Kezia Graziela de , Fernandes Edicléa Mascarenhas , Orrico Hélio Ferreira
Published: July 2022

Está pesquisa é construída através do Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica PIBIC/CNPq, realizado por meio do Núcleo Pesquisa de Educação Especial e Inclusiva (NEEI-UERJ) na Faculdade de Educação da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – UERJ Maracanã. Mediante o financiamento do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), pesquisa esta que foi iniciada em 09 de setembro do ano de 2020, de modo remoto em circunstância da pandemia por Covid-19. Constituindo-se na Identificação de Funcionalidades Acadêmicas a partir da Escala de Intensidade de Suportes – SIS, e da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidades e Incapacidade em Saúde CIF-CJ. A pesquisa é quantitativa, qualitativa, positivista e experimental, e tem como base a estrutura das restrições e facilitações na interação do sujeito com o meio, conhecendo e analisando suas causas. Seguindo o modelo Bioecológico onde a ênfase está na pessoa em desenvolvimento. Dessa forma tem como objetivo promover novas perspectivas e abordagens que facilitem a autonomia desses alunos na escola curricular e na escola da vida.
O cuidado de enfermagem ante admissão de pacientes LGBTQIA+ nos serviços de saúde no SUS
Authors: França Belarmino de Oliveira Julia Myllena , Rezende Acioli Wanderley Maria Alinny , Lopes Oliveira Diego Augusto , Augusto Melo Eduarda , Augusto Melo Evellyne , De Lima Queiroz Silva Geane Maria , Bezerra da Silva Araujo Sabryna Kelly , Silva Maria Hellen , DA SILVA DANIELLA MARILIA
Published: July 2022

Introdução: O termo LGBT foi aprovado no Brasil em 2008 para representar todas as orientações sexuais e identidade de gênero. Historicamente, vários termos foram utilizados com essa finalidade. Resultado: Selecionou-se os artigos da seguinte forma: Foram encontradas 22 publicações. Aplicou-se os critérios de elegibilidade e foram qualificados 7 artigos, destes, nenhum foi excluído pela leitura dos títulos, 1 foi excluído por ser tese de conclusão de curso, 1 excluído por se tratar de revisão Integrativa, restando 5 artigos, após uma leitura na íntegra foi excluído 1 restando 4 artigos para compor esta revisão. Discussão: O acolhimento é uma das primeiras ferramentas utilizadas nos serviços de saúde para receber e direcionar o indivíduo a uma assistência que melhor atenda a suas necessidades. Contudo, ainda é possível encontrar certo déficit em relação a qualificação de profissionais para melhor acolher a população LGBT. Conclusão: Nota-se, que a maioria das equipes multiprofissionais de saúde não são capacitadas adequadamente para prestar serviços de saúde à população LGBTQIA+, deixando lacunas na assistência prestada à comunidade em pauta, tornando-a deficiente.
O papel dos andrógenos na alopecia androgenética associada à gravidade do COVID-19
Authors: Oliveira George Estrela de , Cezário Claudine Kênnia de Almeida , Alves Cristiane Souza , Noronha Ana Clara Amorim , Oliveira Kaisy Alves de , Neto Emílio Pires Diniz , Fernandes Gonçalvves Gregório
Published: July 2022

A COVID-19 causa manifestações respiratórias com gravidade variável em diversas faixas etárias, visto que há diferenças de estilo de vida e comportamento entre os gêneros. A alopecia pode ser caracterizada como cicatricial ou não cicatricial e a perda de cabelo não cicatricial inclui alopecia androgenética, eflúvio telógeno e alopecia areata mais comuns em humanos. O objetivo da pesquisa foi, por meio de uma revisão integrativa, elucidar a influência dos andrógenos, bem como o seu papel na gravidade da infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, além de buscar compreender a relação dos andrógenos com o desenvolvimento da alopecia. O estudo caracterizou-se como uma revisão integrativa de literatura e a busca dos dados foi realizada nos meses de janeiro a fevereiro de 2022, na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, delimitando a seguinte base de dados: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, cujos Descritores em Ciências da Saúde delimitados para responder à questão foram: "alopecia", “covid-19”, “androgenetic alopecia” e “androgens”. Por fim, conclui-se que os andrógenos constituem um fator determinante para desenvolvimento de alopecia, uma vez que alteram o ciclo de crescimento dos pelos, reduzindo a fase anágena e favorecendo a predominância da fase telógena, sendo relevante o estudo para a compreensão dos mecanismos fisiopatológicos da alopecia e suas implicações.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Dengan Media Berbasis Power Point di Masa Pandemi Covid 19 terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Pembelajaran IPA Biologi di SMP
Authors: Lelamula Magdalena Diana , Sasinggala Metilistina , Paat Meike
Published: July 2022

Dunia saat ini sedang mengalami wabah covid-19 dampak dari adanya covid-19, menyebabkan proses belajar mengajar di berbagai sekolah menerapkan sistem pembelajaran secara daring dalam jaringan dan luring luar jaringan. Di SMP Bintang Laut Tobelo, pembelajaran masih berpusat pada guru, serta guru belum menerapkan model pembelajaran yang mampu menciptakan suasana pembelajaran yang menarik. Guru juga belum menggunakan media pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan karakteristik siswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan media berbasis power point terhadap hasil belajar pada pembelajaran IPA Biologi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen semu bentuk non-equivalent control group. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas VIIIA sebanyak 20 orang sebagai kelas ekperimen dan kelas VIIIB sebanyak 20 orang sebagai kelas kontrol. Data penelitian ini diperoleh melalui pretest dan posttest. Rata-rata nilai dari hasil belajar siswa yang dicapai untuk kelas eksperimen yaitu 29,7 dan untuk kelas kontrol yaitu 17,95. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data diperoleh thitung = 5,74 > ttabel = 2,024, maka tolak H0 dan terima H1, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran PBL dengan media berbasis power point terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran IPA Biologi di SMP Bintang Laut Tobelo.
In-Vitro evaluation of fracture strength of zirconia and peek anterior FPD Framework
Authors: Budhwar Preeti , Gautam Ashesh , Goutam Manish , AnubhutiAnubhuti Anubhuti , Kumari Priyanka , Soni Vagisha
Published: July 2022

Zirconia's fracture strength is well known, so that this work was aimed at evaluating PEEK's fracture strength and comparing it with Zirconia. The primary objective of this study was to compare the fracture strength in computer-based design, production with computer assistance, 3-unit Zirconia anterior and PEEK frameworks. Prefabricated 3-unit anterior FPD dental models were produced and scanned in relation to 21,22 and 23 using a 3-shape, Trios intraoral scanner, metallic die-milling employing base metal alloy. The same oral Intra scanner has been utilised for metallic die scanning (3 shape, Trios). Five CAD/CAM Zirconia 3-unit frameworks were created and metallic die cement was employed for concrete purposes, including five PEEK 3-unit (B group), for bonding resin cement was used. The strength of the fracture was tested by a universal test equipment. The force was applied to the specimen with a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min on the Pontic tooth  22 until the catastrophic collapse took place. The average strength fracture value for each FPD was recorded and analyzed statistically by unpaired student T-test.
Hospital based study on demographic profile and clinical spectrum on hereditary muscle disorder
Authors: Balamurugan N. , Muthukumaran D. , Sangeetha S. , Balasubramanian S.
Published: July 2022

Background: Myopathies are disorders in which a primary functional or structural impairment of skeletal muscle. In general, Muscle disorders are classified into hereditary and acquired disorders. The approach to a patient with a suspected muscle disease is to determine the correct site of the lesion from history and physical examination. This will help to decide on management and prognostication issues. We undertook this study of hereditary muscle disorders to identify the demographic profile and clinical spectrum of hereditary muscle disorders. Aims and Objectives: To study the demographic profile of patients with hereditary muscle disorders and to study the clinical spectrum of hereditary muscle disorders. Methods and Materials: A cross sectional study was conducted on Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College, Chennai during the period of July 2018 to February 2019 (8 months), among 44 patients (Males-32, Females-12), with clinical features suggestive of hereditary muscle disorders, with certain exclusion criteria’s. Clinical evaluation was done by detailed history taking followed by general and CNS examination, along with motor system examination. All the data were tabulated in Microsoft XL sheet, followed by analysis using SPSS software (version 20.0).