bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Alagamentos e qualidade ambiental urbana: um estudo na cidade semiárida de Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, entre os anos de 2015 e 2021
Authors: Bezerra Letícia Gabriele da Silva , Damasio Weslley Misael Bezerra , Grigio Alfredo Marcelo , Pessoa Zoraide Souza
Published: October 2023

As cidades são a maior representatividade humana de transformação do ambiente natural, entretanto, não são sinônimos de qualidade ambiental. Entre os problemas causados pela apropriação da terra, dos recursos naturais e a concentração populacional, estão os alagamentos. Apesar da região Nordeste do Brasil sofrer predominantemente com as secas, essa também é afetada pelas dinâmicas pluviométricas. Logo, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a ocorrência de alagamentos na cidade de Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, inserida na porção semiárida da Região Nordeste do país, entre os anos de 2015 a 2021, buscando identificar as áreas e os bairros mais afetados, relacionando-os as condições de qualidade ambiental urbana da cidade. Foram utilizados os procedimentos técnicos bibliográfico e documental e dados levantados pela Coordenação Municipal de Proteção e Defesa Civil de Mossoró. De 2015 a 2018, foram registrados pontos de alagamentos em 13 dos 30 bairros da cidade, concentrando-se nos bairros centrais. De 2019 a 2021, os pontos de alagamentos foram registrados em 24 dos 30 bairros, sendo observado uma dispersão dos registros para os bairros periféricos a partir do ano de 2020. As condições de qualidade ambiental urbana são impactadas essencialmente pelo acúmulo de água em contato com resíduos de lixo e águas residuais de esgoto a céu aberto, propiciando a proliferação de vetores e doenças de veiculação hídrica, podendo afetar a saúde da população e do ambiente, mostrando-se urgente a execução de ações eficientes e eficazes, articuladas a população, que proporcionem a resolução de um problema que já ocorre há anos.
O ensino de geografia para os anos inicias do ensino fundamental: o que os autores prescritivos e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) sugerem?
Authors: Souza Helania Martins de , Ascenção Valéria de Oliveira Roque
Published: October 2023

Apresentamos neste artigo parte das análises iniciais da revisão bibliográfica pertencente a uma pesquisa de doutoramento em andamento. A pesquisa tem como objetivo identificar os conhecimentos docentes à luz do Conhecimento Pedagógico do Conteúdo (CPC) dos professores que ensinam Geografia no curso de Pedagogia. Nesse artigo apresentamos o que alguns autores, que denominamos no trabalho como prescritivos, juntamente com a Base Nacional Comum Curricular sugerem como indispensáveis para o ensino de Geografia nos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. A partir da análise da prescrição feita pelos autores e o documento da BNCC, pudemos realizar uma aproximação entre o que os autores analisados e a BNCC identificam como indispensável para o ensino de Geografia.
Como os professores de Geografia compreendem os conteúdos de ensino: uma análise a partir de planos de ensino do ensino médio
Authors: Barbosa Sâmia Eufrasio , Santos Regina Maria Vieira dos , Garcia Tânia Cristina Meira , Santos Sobrinho Djanni Martinho dos
Published: October 2023

Neste artigo, apresentamos os resultados de uma pesquisa que se fundamentou na análise de planos de ensino de Geografia, na perspectiva de como os professores consideram os conteúdos de ensino. Buscamos fortalecer o diálogo com autores que discutem o tema tais como: Libâneo (2013); Sacristán (1998); Siqueira (2017); Zabala (1998) e Haydt (2011). Para a análise, foram selecionados, segundo a conveniência dos pesquisadores, planos de ensino de Geografia para Ensino Médio referentes ao ano de 2022, de escolas públicas das cidades de Juazeiro do Norte e de Crato, localizadas no Ceará, assim como documentos que norteiam as produções dos mesmos, sendo eles a Base Nacional Comum Curricular - BNCC de Geografia (BRASIL, 2018) e a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases - LDB da Educação (BRASIL, 1996). A partir das análises, reafirmamos a relevância que o planejamento escolar tem para a atividade de ensino e de aprendizagem, vez que implica em projetar as tomadas de decisões, a partir das quais são estabelecidas as diretrizes para auxiliarem no ato pedagógico nas seguintes dimensões: 1 - dos conteúdos a serem ensinados; 2 – da escolha de materiais a serem utilizados; 3 – de como fazer a mediação dos conteúdos (metodologia) e 4 – da quantidade de aulas, dentre outros elementos essenciais ao planejamento.
Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Pain
Authors: Shane Amanda , Bailey Sharon
Published: October 2023

For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), radiofrequency ablation may reduce pain and improve function compared to other nonsurgical interventions without increasing adverse events.

There is insufficient evidence to suggest that radiofrequency ablation reduces pain or improves function among patients with chronic hip pain.

We did not find any studies or guidelines on the clinical effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation for treating chronic shoulder pain that met the inclusion criteria for this review.

Three guidelines conditionally recommend the use of radiofrequency ablation for patients with knee OA, and 1 guideline conditionally recommends the use of radiofrequency ablation for hip joint pain following diagnostic blocks.
Effects of Teachers’ Distribution and Transfer on Student’s Academic Performance in Public Day Secondary Schools in Naivasha Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: Muthengi Adriano , Romata Samuel
Published: October 2023

Studies have shown that the education sector is characterized by several staffing challenges, including skewed distribution of teachers, shortages of teachers, and tussles regarding promotions and transfers. This research sought to probe the impact of teacher distribution and transfer on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Naivasha Sub-County. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The target population was 18 day secondary schools, out of which nine were sampled using the simple random method; 198 teachers were targeted, out of which 45 were sampled using the stratified and simple random methods. In addition, nine principals and one Sub-County Teacher Service Commission (TSC) officer were purposefully sampled, and 144 students were selected using stratified and simple random sampling. Quantitative data was obtained from teachers and students through the use of structured questionnaires, while qualitative data was gathered from principals and the sub-county TSC officer through the use of interview guides. Descriptive statistics, mainly percentages, were used to analyze the quantitative data, while the thematic content analysis technique was utilized to process the qualitative data. Results revealed that teacher distribution and transfer have a negative impact on various aspects of students’ performance, including students’ grades and participation in class. Teacher distribution and transfer affect students’ performance by diminishing the quality of teacher-student interaction, increasing teachers’ workload, and disrupting the continuity of learning. The study recommends the exploration of strategies for improving the distribution and transfer of teachers in Naivasha Sub-County in order to enhance students’ academic performance.
A CONSTRUÇÃO DA VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA O CORPO DA MULHER TRANSEXUAL
Authors: Alamino Júnior Wesper Martins , Ferreira Hellen Dutra , Vargas Thamyres Bandoli Tavares
Published: October 2023

O artigo aborda a problemática da violência sofrida por mulheres transexuais ao longo da história, elucidando os contextos e formas os quais se apresentam desde o início da constituição da sociedade, se consolidando e se propagando até os dias atuais, tornando-se assim algo natural. Tal naturalização da violência produz impactos na saúde física e mental desta população, deixando marcas negativas em suas vidas. A transexualidade ainda hoje passa pelo processo de despatologização, desconstruindo essa violência que por séculos a sociedade difundiu. A psicologia faz-se grande aliada nesse processo, gerando mudanças na legislação e na transformação de conceitos afim de romper com o preconceito contra essa população que ainda hoje é marginalizada e segregada. A discussão sobre o assunto aqui levantado escorou-se na análise de conteúdos literários disponibilizados por variados autores, que contribuíram para o melhor entendimento acerca da temática. Partindo do pressuposto de que essas mulheres estão em sofrimento diário, os autores pretendem através desta discussão contribuir com a desconstrução social do preconceito que estabelece tal sofrimento e com a inclusão dessa população que ainda se vê à margem da sociedade. Viabilizando assim, a meditação sobre o papel social e cultural da sociedade frente a narrativa.
ADOÇÃO INTERNACIONAL
Authors: Reis Márcia Maria Martins , Carvalho Filho Gilson Ribeiro
Published: October 2023

O referente artigo ressaltará acerca da adoção internacional e os desafios encontrados nesta temática. Atualmente esta prática tem se tornado cada vez mais corriqueira, sendo um fator positivo para todos os infantes que necessitam de um lar adequado para viver. Posto isso, é necessário entender sobre o processo da adoção internacional, compreender os seus riscos e desafios, ressaltando também a ética que envolve este instituto, bem como a dificuldade para a adequação cultural no novo país. A metodologia a ser aplicada na referida pesquisa tem como base artigos científicos, livros e  pesquisas específicas relacionadas ao tema em questão. Aspirando assim, para a compreensão acerca deste assunto e tornando embasada a adoção de crianças e adolescentes que necessitam de uma família com estrutura condizente e estável para o pleno desenvolvimento deste cidadão.
O PLANEJAMENTO NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Souza Maria Patrícia Soares da Silva de , Coutinho Diogenes José Gusmão
Published: October 2023

Neste artigo aborda-se o tema planejamento, que deve ser elaborado visando mudanças significativas nas vivências das crianças que frequentam as instituições de educação infantil. No cotidiano da educação infantil ainda existem alguns questionamentos em relação ao planejamento a ser realizado com e para as crianças. Indagações como: o que planejar, que elementos devem estar contidos no planejamento, em que ele deve se pautar e qual a sua importância no desenvolvimento das crianças, necessitam ser esclarecidos para que os professores possam perceber qual a intencionalidade das ações pedagógicas que irão realizar. Pois a prática pedagógica deve ser constantemente planejada e permeada de intencionalidade. E no cotidiano da educação infantil, nas ações orientadas ou não pelo professor, a criança está sempre fazendo novas descobertas e, por isso, os profissionais necessitam ter um olhar sensível para perceber o que as crianças estão indicando, para assim, proporem situações que sejam significativas, que ampliem o repertório cultural e contribuam com o desenvolvimento das crianças de maneira integral.
Total ozone variability and trends over the South Pole during the wintertime
Authors: Fioletov Vitali , Zhao Xiaoyi , Abboud Ihab , Brohart Michael , Ogyu Akira , Sit Reno , Lee Sum Chi , Petropavlovskikh Irina , Miyagawa Koji , Johnson Bryan J. , Cullis Patrick , Booth John , McConville Glen , McElroy C. Thomas
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The Antarctic polar vortex creates unique chemical and dynamical conditions when the stratospheric air over Antarctica is isolated from the rest of the stratosphere. As a result, stratospheric ozone within the vortex remains largely unchanged for a 5-month period from April until late August when the sunrise and extremely cold temperatures create favorable conditions for rapid ozone loss. Such prolonged stable conditions within the vortex make it possible to estimate the total ozone levels there from sparse wintertime ozone observations at the South Pole. The available records of focused Moon (FM) observations by Dobson and Brewer spectrophotometers at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station (for the periods 1964–2022 and 2008–2022, respectively) as well as integrated ozonesonde profiles (1986–2022) and MERRA-2 reanalysis data (1980–2022) were used to estimate the total ozone variability and long-term changes over the South Pole. Comparisons with MERRA-2 reanalysis data for the period 1980–2022 demonstrated that the uncertainties of Dobson and Brewer daily mean FM
values are about 2.5 %–4 %. Wintertime (April–August) MERRA-2 data have a bias with Dobson data of −8.5 % in 1980–2004 and 1.5 % in 2005–2022. The mean difference between wintertime Dobson and Brewer data in 2008–2022 was about 1.6 %; however, this difference can be largely explained by various systematic errors in Brewer data. The wintertime ozone values over the South Pole during the last 20 years were about 12 % below the pre-1980s level; i.e., the decline there was nearly twice as large as that over southern midlatitudes. It is probably the largest long-term ozone
decline aside from the springtime Antarctic ozone depletion. While wintertime ozone decline over the pole has hardly any impact on the environment, it can be used as an indicator to diagnose the state of the
ozone layer, particularly because it requires data from only one station.
Dobson and ozonesonde data after 2001 show a small positive, but not statistically significant, trend in ozone values of about 1.5 % per decade that is in line with the trend expected from the concentration of the ozone-depleting substances in the stratosphere.
Characterization of refractory aerosol particles collected in the tropical UTLS within the Asian Tropopause Aerosol Layer (ATAL)
Authors: Ebert Martin , Weigel Ralf , Weinbruch Stephan , Schneider Lisa , Kandler Konrad , Lauterbach Stefan , Köllner Franziska , Plöger Felix , Günther Gebhard , Vogel Bärbel , Borrmann Stephan
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Aerosol particles with diameters larger than 40 nm were collected during the flight campaign StratoClim2017 within the Asian Tropopause Aerosol Layer (ATAL) of the 2017 Monsoon Anticyclone above the Indian subcontinent. A multi-impactor system was installed on board of the aircraft M-55 Geophysica, which was operated from Kathmandu, Nepal. The size and chemical composition of more than 5000 refractory particles/inclusions of 17 selected particle samples from 7 different flights were analyzed by use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) combined with energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDX). Based on chemical composition and morphology, the refractory particles were assigned to the particle groups: extraterrestrial, silicates, Fe-rich, Al-rich, Hg-rich, other metals, C-rich, soot, Cl-rich, and Ca-rich. Most abundant particle groups within the refractory particles are silicates and C-rich (nonvolatile organics).  In samples taken above the tropopause extraterrestrial particles are becoming increasingly important with rising altitude. The most frequent particle sources for the small (maximum in size distribution DP-max = 120 nm) refractory particles carried into the ATAL are combustion processes at ground (burning of fossil fuels / biomass burning) and the agitation of soil material. The refractory particles in the ATAL represent only a very small fraction (< 2 % by number for particles > 40 nm) of the total aerosol particles which are dominated by species like ammonium, sulfate, nitrate, and volatile organics. During one flight additionally a large number of very small (DP-max = 25 nm) cinnabar particles (HgS) were detected. These particles are most likely generated directly on ground by coal combustion in Northeastern India or Southern China. These findings show that coal burning is an important source for the entry of refractory particles and in particular mercury into the ATAL respectively in the upper troposphere/ lower stratosphere (UTLS) region.
Analisis Laju Pertumbuhan Penerimaan Pajak Restoran dan Hotel di Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Natasya Geva , Alkautsar Muslim , Nurlaela Lina
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dan mengetahui laju pertumbuhan penerimaan pajak, mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. mempengaruhi perubahan laju pertumbuhan penerimaan pajak, dan mengetahui upaya yang dilakukan Dinas Pendapatan Daerah dengan fokus pada dua objek pajak daerah yaitu pajak restoran, dan pajak hotel. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan kualitatif Pendekatan Sumber data penelitian diperoleh dari Data Sasaran dan Realisasi Penerimaan Pajak Hotel dan Restoran (Sekunder).Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan penelitian kepustakaan (Library Research), dokumentasi, dan wawancara.Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah reduksi, display , dan penarikan kesimpulan. Alat analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis SWOT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat pertumbuhan penerimaan pajak selama 5 tahun dari tahun 2017-2021 dan rata-rata tingkat pertumbuhan pajak restoran dan pajak hotel berada pada kisaran kriteria tidak berhasil. Hal ini diperkuat dengan analisis SWOT, rumusan strategi yang dihasilkan dari analisis tersebut adalah terdapat hal-hal yang perlu dilakukan oleh pemerintah daerah dalam meningkatkan pendapatan yaitu dengan meningkatkan dan mempertahankan pengelolaan pajak restoran dan hotel, meningkatkan kerjasama dengan lembaga atau swasta. pihak, dan membentuk program intensifikasi dan ekstensifikasi. Faktor yang menghambat penerimaan pajak daerah adalah pandemi COVID-19, pendataan wajib pajak yang tidak merata, dan kepatuhan masyarakat dalam membayar pajak yang terutang. Upaya yang dilakukan Bapenda adalah dengan menambah petugas baru dan memberikan bimbingan teknis kepada pemungut pajak yang bertugas melakukan pendataan, pemeriksaan, dan pemungutan pajak. Serta memberikan kebijakan relaksasi selama 3 bulan untuk meringankan pengusaha baik hotel maupun restoran di masa pandemi, serta melakukan penegasan hukum dan sanksi.
Implementasi Kebijakan Pemungutan Pajak Reklame Di Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Hardianti Tantri , Alkautsar Muslim , Syakinah Fitri
Published: October 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi kebijakan pemungutan pajak reklame di Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kabupaten Garut. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Teori George Edward III. Pajak reklame adalah salah satu sumber pendapatan daerah yang sangat potensial untuk pembiayaan tinggi dari warga Negara Indonesia yang mempunyai kewajiban perpajakan dan juga sebagai salah satu upaya untuk mengoptimalkan pendapatan pajak daerah. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian metodologi kualitatif pendekatan deskriptif.  Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan pemungutan pajak reklame di Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kabupaten Garut sudah berjalan cukup baik diantaranya yaitu sumberdaya, disposisi dan struktur birokrasi. Sedangkan ditinjau dari komunikasi masih kurang optimal karena terdapat beberapa permasalahan yang ditemukan pada Badan Pendapatan Daerah. Selain itu terdapat kendala yang peneliti temukan dalam pemungutan pajak reklame ini seperti kurangnya sosialisasi tentang pemungutan pajak reklame dan kurangnya tingkat kesadaran wajib pajak untuk membayar pajak. Maka dari itu, upaya yang perlu dilakukan yaitu sosialisasi yang berkala oleh Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kabupaten Garut setidaknya 3 kali dalam setahun.
Reconstructing Society in the Light of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt
Authors: Hossain ASM Delowar , Salama Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Muslims are faced with many issues, including the malicious use of the tongue, that challenge their social cohesion.  Considering the gravity of this matter, this work explores the path towards social reform by infusing the values of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt into society leveraging the mechanisms of social reconstruction philosophy. In particular, it analyses verses 11 and 12 of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt which primarily discuss tongue-related social ills such as backbiting, ridiculing, and name-calling; they also illustrate a process of self-development that can facilitate mutual respect and brotherhood thereby minimizing the likeliness of internal conflicts of the Muslims. This work utilizes a qualitative study, which demonstrates that Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt is instrumental in protecting society from the ills of the tongue.
The Distinctive Literary Style of Arupa Patangia Kalita
Authors: Tiwari Shubha , Singh Shipra
Published: October 2023

The emergence of a new generation of writers in Assam has indeed brought forth new themes, ideas and writing styles, shaping the evolution of the Assamese literature. These changes have been influenced by factors such as globalization, social shifts and the exploration of individual freedom and identity. The "new wave" of Assamese literature that emerged in the 1970s marked a significant turning point. This movement emphasized the individual's experiences, personal freedom and the search for identity. Writers began to delve into the complexities of human psychology, introspection, and self-discovery. The short stories became more introspective, exploring the inner workings of characters' minds and their emotional journeys. Furthermore, the impact of globalization introduced new forms and styles of writing to Assamese literature. This paper attempts to study how Assamese authors began experimenting with innovative structures and techniques. They embraced the stream of consciousness technique, non-linear narratives, social realism and elements of magical realism. This experimentation added diversity and dynamism to the Assamese literary tradition, allowing for more creative and imaginative storytelling.
TRENDS IN POISONING CASES: AN AUTOPSY-BASED STUDY AT KHYBER MEDICAL COLLEGE, PESHAWAR
Authors: Baqi Noor ul , Nadeem Faiza , Wasif Muhammad , Ali Syed Ahsan , Aziz Saima
Published: October 2023

Objective
To determine trends of poisoning cases in autopsy examinations conducted at Khyber Medical College, Peshawar.
Materials and Methods
This descriptive cross-sectional study enrolled 262 cases of poisoning presented for autopsy at the Department of Forensic Medicine, Khyber Medical College from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2022. All poison-based autopsy cases of any age and gender were included in the study. Cases with Incomplete documentation and referred from other districts were excluded from the study.
Results:
Our study showed males 228/262 (87%) were more prevalent than females 34/262 (13%). Moreover, 21-30 years of age were 82/262 (31.3%)individuals. Out of 262 subjects, 50.4% (n=132) were poisoned with a single drug, though 49.6% (n=130) were having multiple drugs. The poisons found in the study were morphine (58.0%, 152), methamphetamines (34.4%, 90), benzodiazepines (34.4%, 90), Tetrahydrocannabinol (19.8%, 52), amphetamines, (15.6%, 41), phosphine (8.8%, 23), Tricyclic antidepressants (8.4%, 22), carbon monoxide (3.8%, 10), methyl alcohol (1.5%, 4), ethyl alcohol (1.1%, 3), propranolol (0.8%, 2), arsenic (0.4%, 1) and tissue paper (0.4%, 1). The trends of poisoning have been looked through the period of 5 years, indicating the use of morphine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines were escalating in the meantime, whereas the frequency of usage of benzodiazepines remain sustained
Conclusion:
Our study concluded that poisoning was found more prevalent in males in the middle age group. In addition, the analysis of the last five years revealed that trends of morphine and methamphetamine poisoning increased while phosphine was found to be decreased for the cause of death determination.
Keywords: Trends, Poisoning, Autopsy
ASSESSING SLEEP QUALITY AND ITS IMPACT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF PESHAWAR
Authors: Majid Abdul , Zohaib Ul Hassan Muhammad , Awais Muhammad , Saeed Khan Manahil , Sabih Muhammad , Asghar Faiqa , Haider Iqbal
Published: October 2023

Objectives:
To assess students’ sleep quality and to find the association of students’ academic performance with sleep quality.
Materials and Methods: It is a cross-sectional study conducted in three public sector institutes: Khyber Medical College Peshawar (KMC), Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD) Peshawar, and the University of Peshawar (UOP). A convenience sampling technique was used, and a sample size of 139 was calculated using the Cochran formula. Data collection was done from September 10, 2022 to October 1, 2022.  A self-administered well-validated questionnaire was used to inquire about students' personal and lifestyle characteristics and academic performance and also included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A score equal to or greater than 5 on the PSQI scale signifies poor sleep quality. The chi-square test and Pearson correlation were applied to determine statistical significance. The data analyses were conducted using IBM's SPSS Statistical Software for Windows (IBM SPSS Version 21, Chicago, IL, USA).
Results: Out of 139 participants, 29 (20.9%) had good-quality sleep, while 110 (79.1%) were poor sleepers. However, we could find no significant association between sleep quality and academic performance (p = 0.194; r = - 0.049)
Conclusion: A very high percentage of students had poor sleep quality. However, we could establish no association with academic performance.
Keywords: Sleep Quality, Academic Performance, Medical Students, Dental Students
PERCEPTION OF MEDICAL STUDENTS OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BIOSTATISTICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY AND THE IMPACT OF PARTICIPATORY TEACHING METHODS
Authors: Afridi Ambreen , Naqvi Syeda Saima Qamar , Mahmood Afsheen
Published: October 2023

Objective:
Our study aimed to assess the perception of medical students about their knowledge of biostatistics and epidemiology before and after applying participatory teaching methods for teaching these topics.
Materials and methods:
It was a correlational study conducted at Khyber Girls Medical College Peshawar, with a sample size of two hundred and ten. Using a simple random sampling technique, the students of fourth year M.B.B.S were taught the course Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The methodologies included a participatory teaching method, using a two-step approach. The first step aimed to make the students understand the basic concepts of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, with hands-on activity on how to use different websites to interpret the information. The second step involved database analysis with the production of a scientific report. In the end, a nine-item pre-validated questionnaire was used to check the difference of perception among the students, before and after the activities.
Results:
A significant improvement in student’s perception of their knowledge related to the taught subjects was found in certain areas which included the importance, usefulness, and basic concepts of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The remaining items of the questionnaire didn’t show any significant difference.  
Conclusion:
Participatory teaching had a strong impact on students’ perception of understanding Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Keywords:
participatory teaching methods, biostatistics, Epidemiology
Le parassitosi intestinali
Authors: Nuzzi Giulia , Riboldi Lorenzo , Pietravalle Andrea , Putoto Giovanni
Published: October 2023

Parasitic infections are still a major public health problem in developing countries. The paper presents the case of an 18-month-old girl taken by her mother to the paediatrics department of St. Luke’s Hospital in Wolisso, Ethiopia for general malaise, fever, asthenia and pallor for several days. On suspicion of anaemia, a hemochromocytometric examination was carried out, which showed severe microcytic anaemia, so it was decided to proceed with a whole blood transfusion, after a smear test for malaria parasites. Following a negative test for malaria, it was decided to proceed with a fresh microscopic examination of the faeces, which proved positive for hookworm eggs. Therapy with albendazole was then prescribed, at a dose of 200 mg per os as a single dose, with improvement in the clinical picture. This case underlines the importance of considering hookworm infection as a possible cause of severe anaemia, especially in areas where malaria is not endemic. It is essential to engage in hookworm infection control through preventive measures, such as hygiene, anti-parasite therapy and health education, to reduce the burden of disease in populations at risk. Moreover, a summary review of the main intestinal parasites is reported.
Genu recurvatum in un caso di ritardo dell’acquisizione del cammino
Authors: Lo Presti Chiara , Ronco Lucia , Tardivo Irene , Conrieri Margherita , Bondone Claudia , Spolaore Simone , Cravino Mattia , Marinaccio Cristina , Ricci Federica
Published: October 2023

The diagnosis of type 2 spinal muscular atrophy was finally made in a two-year-old girl presenting with delay of the neuromotor development and genu recurvatum.
Correlation Analysis Between Time Awareness and Morningness-Eveningness Preference
Authors: Sogawa Reimi , Ono Fuminori , Terao Masahiko , Nagano Shunta , Kawabe Junko , Node Koichi , Akashi Makoto
Published: October 2023

The circadian clock is adjusted by light inputs via the retinohypothalamic tract. Because environmental light is controllable for modern humans at the individual’s preference although under social schedules, individual differences in time-related psychology and behavior may be associated with morningness-eveningness preference (M-E preference). To examine this hypothesis, we used the Time Management Scale and Time Anxiety Scale to quantify time-related psychology and behavior. These scales aim to evaluate “awareness of effective time management and utilization” and “anxiety about uncontrollable time schedule and unexpected time-related outcome”, respectively. According to our correlation analysis using mid-sleep time as a marker for M-E preference, we obtained results supporting our hypothesis in the correlation between the M-E preference values and the Time Management Scale scores, with larger “time estimation” and “taking each moment as it comes” scores associated with more morningness and eveningness, respectively. Considering that modern humans likely become night owls under artificial light conditions, it appears plausible that lower awareness of time management leads to more eveningness.
Rezension von: von Aretin, Karl Otmar, Das Reich
Authors: Zieger Andreas , Aretin Karl Otmar von
Published: October 2023

Karl Otmar von Aretin: Das Reich. Friedensgarantie und europäisches Gleichgewicht 1648 bis 1806. Stuttgart: Klett-Cotta 1986. 465 S.
Rezension von: von Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, Mit Napoleon in Rußland 1812
Authors: Fritz Gerhard , Faber du Faur Christian Wilhelm von
Published: October 2023

C.W. von Faber du Faur: Mit Napoleon in Rußland. Blätter aus meinem Portefeuille. Mit einer Einführung von Otto Borst. Stuttgart: Steinkopf 1987. 111 S., Abb.
Rezension von: Mönnich, Conrad Wilhelm, Bürger, Ketzer, Außenseiter
Authors: Bienert Hans-Dieter , Mönnich Conrad Willem
Published: October 2023

C.W. Mönnich: Bürger, Ketzer, Außenseiter. Die Geschichte des Protestantismus in ihren Grundzügen. München: Kaiser 1984. 404 S., Abb.
Rezension von: Bausinger, Hermann, Armes Baden?
Authors: Merz Hans-Georg , Bausinger Hermann
Published: October 2023

Allmende 20. Jg. 1988. Hrsg, von Hermann Bausinger u.a. Baden-Baden: Elster 1988. 126 S.
Rezension von: Bauer, Gerda Luise; Daubert, Willy, Württemberg
Authors: Fritz Gerhard , Bauer Gerda Luise , Daubert Willy
Published: October 2023

Gerda Luise Bauer und Willy Daubert: Württemberg. Der Name und seine Herkunft. Eine alternative Studie. Gerabronn, Crailsheim: Hohenloher Druck- und Verlagshaus 1987. 71 S.
Rezension von: Biser, Roland (Hrsg.), Der Kreis Schwäbisch Hall
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Biser Roland
Published: October 2023

Der Kreis Schwäbisch Hall. Hrsg.: Roland Biser. 2., neubearb. und erg. Aufl. Stuttgart: Theiss 1987. 672 S., 286 Abb. auf 184 Taf.
Rezension von: Röhrich, Lutz, Die schwarzen Führer: Schwaben, Bodensee ...
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Röhrich Lutz
Published: October 2023

Die schwarzen Führer. Mit einer Einleitung von Lutz Röhrich. Freiburg: Eulen-Verl.1. Schwaben-Bodensee. 276 S., 91 Abb.2. Schwarzwald. 204 S., ca. 70 Abb.
Rezension von: Müller, Hans Peter, Das Grossherzogtum Baden und die deutsche Zolleinigung
Authors: Windmüller Otto , Müller Hans Peter
Published: October 2023

Hans-Peter Müller: Das Großherzogtum Baden und die deutsche Zolleinigung 1819 bis 1835/36. (Europäische Hochschulschriften, Reihe 3: Geschichte und ihre Hilfswissenschaften, Bd. 217). Frankfurt: Lang 1984. 363 S.
Rezension von: Schmidt, Georg, Der Städtetag in der Reichsverfassung
Authors: Weber Raimund J. , Schmidt Georg
Published: October 2023

Georg Schmidt: Der Städtetag in der Reichsverfassung. Eine Untersuchung zur korporativen Politik der Freien und Reichsstädte in der ersten Hälfte des 16. Jahrhunderts. (Beiträge zur Sozial- und Verfassungsgeschichte des Alten Reichs, Bd. 113). Stuttgart: Steiner 1984. IX, 575 S.
Rezension von: Gräter, Carlheinz, Götz von Berlichingen ...
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Gräter Carlheinz
Published: October 2023

Carlheinz Gräter: Götz von Berlichingen. Auf den Spuren eines abenteuerlichen Lebens. Stuttgart: Theiss 1986. 198 S., Taf., Abb.Carlheinz Gräter: Ulrich von Hutten. Ein Lebensbild. Stuttgart: Theiss 1988. 282 S., Abb.
Rezension von: Borst, Otto, Stadtkleinode in Württemberg
Authors: Frank Jakob Rudolf , Borst Otto
Published: October 2023

Otto Borst: Stadtkleinode in Württemberg. Geschichte im Gehäuse. Mit Zeichn. von Werner Rosenbusch. Konstanz: Stadler 1986. 335 S., Abb.
Rezension von: Bayer, Hans Joachim; Schuster, Gerhard, Besucherbergwerk "Tiefer Stollen"
Authors: Bienert Hans-Dieter , Bayer Hans-Joachim , Schuster Gerhard
Published: October 2023

Hans Joachim Bayer; Gerhard Schuster: Besucherbergwerk »Tiefer Stollen«. Erzbergbau in Aalen-Wasseralfingen. Stuttgart: Theiss 1988. 169 S., 132 Abb.
Rezension von: König, Hans-Joachim, Bilder aus der Geschichte der Stadt Crailsheim
Authors: Müller Hans Peter , König Hans-Joachim
Published: October 2023

Bilder aus der Geschichte der Stadt Crailsheim. Nr. 1/1980-9/1988. Hrsg. von der Crailsheimer Volksbank. Texte von H. J. König. Crailsheim: Hohenloher Druck- und Verlagshaus.
Rezension von: Keck, Stephan; Schmitt, Haucke, 500 Jahre Heerbergskirche
Authors: Frank Jakob Rudolf , Keck Stephan , Schmitt Haucke
Published: October 2023

Stephan Keck; Haucke Schmitt: 500 Jahre Heerbergskirche. Eine Festschrift. Hrsg.: Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Laufen/Kocher. O.E., 96 S., Abb.
Rezension von: Rommel, Karl, Grundzüge einer Chronik der Stadt Löwenstein
Authors: Zieger Andreas , Rommel Karl
Published: October 2023

Karl Rommel: Grundzüge einer Chronik der Stadt Löwenstein. Magstadt: Bissinger 1980. 286 S.
Rezension von: Stadt Miltenberg (Hrsg.), 750 Jahre Stadt Miltenberg
Authors: König Hans-Joachim , Miltenberg
Published: October 2023

750 Jahre Stadt Miltenberg 1237 bis 1987. Beiträge zur Geschichte, Wirtschaft und Kultur einer fränkischen Stadt. Hrsg. von der Stadt Miltenberg anläßlich des 750. Jahrestages ihrer ersten Erwähnung. Miltenberg, 1987. 472 S., Abb.
El derecho al cuidado: ¿Una nueva cuestión social ante los tribunales de justicia de Argentina?
Authors: Gherardi Natalia , Zibecchi Carla
Published: October 2023

En las últimas décadas el potencial del activismo judicial para la transformación de ciertas estructuras en la sociedad a través de las herramientas legales ha sido explorado en muchos países. En Argentina la incorporación del núcleo central de tratados de derechos humanos a la Constitución Nacional favoreció ese proceso y el avance en el reconocimiento de los derechos económicos y sociales. El artículo tiene como objetivo indagar qué condiciones posibilitan la politización del derecho y su movilización como un repertorio de la acción pública y por qué motivos esta estrategia ha sido poco explorada respecto de algunos derechos, como el derecho al cuidado. A partir del estudio de un caso pionero resuelto en Argentina sobre algunas de las problemáticas vinculadas con el cuidado de niños y niñas desde los 45 días de edad, el artículo abordará el rol que pueden desempeñar actores sociales con miras a la utilización de las estrategias legales para canalizar demandas relativas al derecho al cuidado.
Partidos Políticos y Coaliciones de Gobierno en las Américas
Authors: Alemán Eduardo , Tsebelis George
Published: October 2023

Este artículo se centra en el proceso de formación de coaliciones en sistemas presidenciales. Se demuestra que las posiciones de los partidos y de las instituciones influencian la formación de coaliciones gubernamentales. Se argumenta que los presidentes tienden a incluir dentro del gabinete a aquellos partidos que tienen posiciones cercanas a él y que dicha tendencia es más fuerte cuando el congreso fuerte –compuestos por legisladores profesionales capaces de una fiscalización significativa– que cuando enfrentan instituciones más débiles. Los argumentos se corroboran con datos de 13 países con sistemas presidenciales en las Américas.
Instituciones Informales, coaliciones y gabinetes en el presidencialismo chileno
Authors: Fernández Ramil María de los Ángeles , Rivera Urrutia Eugenio
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo busca contribuir al estudio del presidencialismo desde la óptica de la constitución de gabinetes y su operación en gobiernos de coalición, aportando una visión dinámica al enfoque de instituciones informales a partir del caso chileno. Mediante el análisis de los gobiernos desde 1990, se argumenta que la designación de los gabinetes resulta de interacciones complejas entre la autoridad presidencial, las organizaciones políticas formales y mecanismos informales influidos, tanto por historias comunes como por complicidades que expresan, en forma ambivalente, la solidez y deterioro de los partidos y de las alianzas políticas. Al mismo tiempo se sostiene que la relación entre el Presidente y sus gabinetes incide en la base política de sus respectivas administraciones, fortaleciéndola o deteriorándola.
Educación para la ciudadanía y participación electoral en un contexto de voto voluntario
Authors: Díaz D. Gustavo
Published: October 2023

Este artículo examina las prácticas que promueven la participación electoral en el contexto de la educación cívico-ciudadana en Chile. Se argumenta que bajo voto voluntario es necesario promover este hábito como parte esencial de una cultura cívica funcional a la democracia. Mediante modelos de regresión lineal se compara la influencia de diversas prácticas sobre la participación electoral en comparación con otras dimensiones de la ciudadanía. La discusión en clases, el clima del establecimiento y las elecciones estudiantiles favorecen la participación, mientras que el rol del conocimiento cívico y los profesores permanece confuso. Se concluye presentando recomendaciones de políticas públicas e invitando a reflexionar sobre lo que se espera de la formación ciudadana en las escuelas.
Las marcas distintivas de la élite económica argentina de los años noventa
Authors: Castellani Ana
Published: October 2023

Los noventa fueron años de profundos cambios económicos y sociales en América Latina. En Argentina, la élite económica local promovió activamente estas transformaciones. Sin embargo aún es poco lo que se sabe sobre sus principales características: ¿se trata de una élite estable o inestable? ¿Abierta o cerrada? ¿Internacional o predominantemente vernácula? ¿Integrada a diversas redes sociales o aislada? ¿Estrecha o débilmente vinculada con el sector público? Este trabajo se propone responder a estas cuestiones mediante un análisis estadístico descriptivo de las posiciones de élite (dirigentes de asociaciones empresarias y presidentes de grandes firmas) y del perfil de los individuos que ocuparon esas posiciones entre 1990 y 2001.
Governance agro-biotecnológica y Justicia Ambiental. Tensiones en torno a la liberación de transgénicos en Brasil, México y Argentina
Authors: Berger Mauricio , Carrizo Cecilia
Published: October 2023

Nuestro trabajo tiene como marco de referencia la investigación sobre formas en que se actualizan prácticas políticas democráticas en contextos del capitalismo por desposesión. En este artículo indagamos los entramados

institucionales y de luchas por derechos a escala nacional y transnacional en torno a la definición de políticas de aprobación experimental y comercial de semillas modificadas genéticamente. Acudimos a la nociones de redes y de governance para dar cuenta del funcionamiento complejo de actores públicos estatales, ciudadanos y privados que enfrentan poderes para producir normas y hacerlas efectivas. Intentamos reconstruir teórica y empíricamente las interconexiones, interferencias y tensiones en estas redes a partir de casos de estudios de Argentina, Brasil y México.
Negocios, política e ideología: Neoliberalismo y formación de clase capitalista en Argentina y Chile (1990 - 2014)
Authors: Undurraga Tomás
Published: October 2023

Este artículo explora la conexión entre el neoliberalismo y las clases capitalistas en Argentina y Chile. En particular, investiga el legado de las reformas neoliberales para la formación de la clase capitalista, preguntando por qué los capitalistas fueron capaces de lograr una posición de hegemónica en Chile y

no en Argentina. No obstante muchos antecedentes comunes, las reformas del mercado terminaron por producir diferentes resultados y reacciones: un neoliberalismo templado en Chile que sólo recientemente ha sido impugnado, y una reacción post-neoliberal en Argentina tras la crisis de 2001. Estas trayectorias divergentes están relacionadas con el resultado de las reformas de

mercado y otros factores, incluyendo la capacidad de las clases capitalistas para restaurar poder de clase y defender al neoliberalismo. La cohesión ideológica,

la influencia política y el poder simbólico de los empresarios de Argentina y Chile son contrastados. El artículo concluye discutiendo las relaciones entre

el poder de las clases capitalistas y sus capacidades para resistir los intentos colectivistas de contrarrestar el neoliberalismo.
La masividad de las transferencias de ingresos y los márgenes de la burocracia para recrear la política pública. Una mirada sobre la asignación universal por hijo en Argentina.
Authors: Arcidiácono Pilar
Published: October 2023

La Asignación Universal por Hijo en argentina implicó un cambio tanto cuantitativo al masificar las prestaciones como cualitativo al incorporar las transferencias de ingresos como parte de la seguridad social no contributiva. A la vez, mantuvo intactas las condicionalidades educativas y sanitarias exigidas a las familias para recibir el dinero. Este artículo toma distancia de los típicos abordajes en materia de programas sociales o política social focalizada que centran su atención en el “acceso” como momento privilegiado y en las intermediaciones (extra-institucionales, personalizadas e informales) entre los receptores y la política. En su lugar, propone mirar procesos vinculados con la “permanencia” (dependiente del cumplimiento o no de las condicionalidades) e identificar los márgenes que el propio diseño de la Asignación otorga a las burocracias profesionales de la seguridad social y a los burócratas callejeros como intermediarios institucionales para recrear la política e incidir en el bienestar de las familias.
LOS PERFILES DE LA CONFIANZA PARTIDISTA EN AMÉRICA LATINA: FACTORES EXPLICATIVOS Y HERRAMIENTAS CAUSALES
Authors: Martínez Hernández Aldo , Martínez Rosales Daniela
Published: October 2023

El artículo analiza los perfiles ciudadanos sobre la confianza en los partidos políticos en América Latina. Lo anterior se da en consistencia con los elementos que inciden en la confianza de las instituciones políticas. Con ello, se argumenta que la confianza en los partidos es determinada por factores sociodemográficos, políticos y sistémicos. Los resultados indican que la confianza en los partidos en la región muestra rasgos que corroboran algunos postulados de la literatura y que, en consecuencia, apoyan empíricamente su capacidad explicativa en distintos contextos.
LA LEY 20.424 Y LA ORGANIZACIÓN DE LA DEFENSA: UNA APUESTA CON LÍMITES
Authors: Yopo Mladen
Published: October 2023

Este artículo analiza la Ley Nº 20.424 que crea una nueva organización de la defensa en Chile. Se argumenta que esta Ley no consideró: la Constitución, que otorga una cierta autonomía y roles ampliados a las FF.AA.; las subculturas institucionales conservadoras-misionales; las carencias profesionales, legales y logísticas para un adecuado manejo civil de la defensa; y la visión/opción de que defensa no sea un no problema permitiendo mayores recursos continuos para las FF.AA. Si se añaden problemas como los DD.HH., la corrupción y la falta de un marco global que de sentido sistémico a la política de defensa (Estrategia Nacional de Seguridad Democrática), ha significado que la modernización sectorial, como esta Ley, no cumplan con el objetivo originario previsto.
Condiciones oceanográficas y químicas en la columna adyacente a la Dorsal de Nazca
Authors: Carhuapoma Wilson , Graco Michelle , Vásquez Luis , Anculle Tony , Mendoza Úrsula , Fernández Ernesto , Velazco Federico
Published: October 2023

Frente al litoral peruano en la Región Ica, se encuentra la Dorsal de Nazca, ecosistema de fondos profundos con extensión de 1 000 km de largo y 300 km de ancho que alberga gran biodiversidad y, que forma parte de la Reserva Nacional del mismo nombre. Es importante contar con mayor información biológica y oceanográfica, por lo cual durante el verano 2020 se coordinó con la Dirección de Hidrografía y Navegación de Perú (DHN) y la tripulación del BAP Carrasco un primer estudio para caracterizar las condiciones oceanográficas, químicas y geológicas. Se analizan las condiciones de nutrientes, oxígeno disuelto y productividad, así como su relación con las masas de agua y las variables oceanográficas en nueve estaciones hidrográficas localizadas sobre la Dorsal de Nazca, alcanzando 2 800 m de profundidad máxima. El estudio permitió identificar las masas de agua que influyen en el sistema como son: Aguas Superficiales Subtropicales (ASS), Aguas Ecuatoriales Subsuperficiales (AESS), Aguas Antárticas Intermedias (AAI) y Aguas Profundas del Pacífico (APP). Cada masa de agua presentó condiciones de temperatura y salinidad características, coincidentes con estudios previos. Las ASS presentaron alto contenido de oxígeno disuelto, bajos nutrientes y alta productividad. Condiciones de mayor oxígeno disuelto se presentaron en los primeros 30 m de profundidad, con la base de la oxiclina en ~30 m. Por debajo de 50 m y hasta 750 m se distribuyó la zona mínima de oxígeno-ZMO (< 0,5 mL/L) coincidiendo con la distribución de las AESS; por debajo de 1 500 m las concentraciones se incrementaron alcanzando valores cercanos a 2 mL/L asociadas a aguas profundas. En el caso de los nutrientes (fosfatos, silicatos y nitratos) mientras que las aguas superficiales presentaron concentraciones relativamente bajas relacionadas al consumo fitoplanctónico, con la profundidad esas concentraciones se incrementaron, asociadas con las AAI y APP.