bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stress, depression, and anxiety among undergraduate nursing students in the time of a pandemic
Authors: Chernomas Wanda M. , Shapiro Carla R. , Plohman James C. , Rabbani Rasheda
Published: August 2023

Introduction

Emerging literature reports on the challenges faced by nursing students internationally during the pandemic as they continue their education. The aim of this mixed methods study was to examine stress, depression, and anxiety among undergraduate nursing students at a Canadian university during the pandemic.

Theoretical Frameworks

Stress and coping and trauma theories informed this study.

Methods

Mixed methods included an online questionnaire composed of the Depression Anxiety Stress scales (DASS), sociodemographic data, and quality of life items with open-ended questions.

Results

Sample included 280 participants. Mean scores for depression and stress were in the mild level, for anxiety in the moderate level; 24 , 37 and 23 % of the sample had scores of severe or extremely severe for depression, anxiety, and stress respectively. Written comments reflected the impact on participants’ relationships, motivation, struggles with remote learning, perceived heavy workloads, and impact on health and self-care, while some described positive experiences, including improved study habits.

Discussion

Uncertainty, isolation, sudden and ongoing changes with program delivery and a variety of psychosocial losses, helped to explain the distress many shared. The disconnect between reported levels of use of mental health services and the higher levels of mental distress raises the question of access to and use of these services.

Implications for an International Audience

The importance of developing and maintaining effective coping, including a support system, and committing to healthy self-care during challenging times was reinforced.

Conclusions

This difficult time for nursing students emphasized the need to ensure attention to student well-being and mental health during their foundational educational experiences.
Unraveling the dynamics of English communicative motivation and self-efficacy through task-supported language teaching: a latent growth modeling perspective
Authors: Xu Jian , Qiu Xuyan , Yang Lei
Published: August 2023

Despite the importance of task-supported language teaching (TSLT) in developing L2 speaking and listening skills, existing literature fails to trace the changes in L2 learners’ affective responses longitudinally during this type of instruction. After collecting three waves of questionnaire data, the present study explores how 60 L2 learners’ English listening- and speaking-related motivation and self-efficacy changed during a nine-week course of instruction at a university in China. Latent growth modeling was used to analyze questionnaire data. The results show a significant increase in students’ intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy in L2 listening during task implementation in contrast to a decrease in their extrinsic L2 listening motivation in TSLT classrooms. Learners with higher English proficiency tended to have better listening self-efficacy, and changes in L2 speaking motivation and self-efficacy were not salient. Implications for teaching and learning L2 listening and speaking are also discussed.
Discovery of oncogenic ROS1 missense mutations with sensitivity to tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Authors: Iyer Sudarshan R , Nusser Kevin , Jones Kristen , Shinde Pushkar , Keddy Clare , Beach Catherine Z , Aguero Erin , Force Jeremy , Shinde Ujwal , Davare Monika A
Published: August 2023

ROS1 is the largest receptor tyrosine kinase in the human genome. Rearrangements of the ROS1 gene result in oncogenic ROS1 kinase fusion proteins that are currently the only validated biomarkers for targeted therapy with ROS1 TKIs in patients. While numerous somatic missense mutations in ROS1 exist in the cancer genome, their impact on catalytic activity and pathogenic potential is unknown. We interrogated the AACR Genie database and identified 34 missense mutations in the ROS1 tyrosine kinase domain for further analysis. Our experiments revealed that these mutations have varying effects on ROS1 kinase function, ranging from complete loss to significantly increased catalytic activity. Notably, Asn and Gly substitutions at Asp2113 in the ROS1 kinase domain were found to be TKI‐sensitive oncogenic variants in cell‐based model systems. In vivo experiments showed that ROS1 D2113N induced tumor formation that was sensitive to crizotinib and lorlatinib, FDA‐approved ROS1‐TKIs. Collectively, these findings highlight the tumorigenic potential of specific point mutations within the ROS1 kinase domain and their potential as therapeutic targets with FDA‐approved ROS1‐TKIs.
Ensuring adaptive personnel management of a construction enterprises
Authors:   Kharkiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Nalyvaiko Taras
Published: August 2023

This paper highlights the issue of ensuring adaptive personnel management of a construction company. The theoretical basis of construction of organizational structures of personnel management is considered and branch features of construction enterprises and their influence on personnel are defined. The principles of building the organizational structure of personnel management of a construction company and formed a set of functions that are inherent in these structures. An improved organizational structure of personnel management of a construction company is proposed, which provides for the organizational inclusion of the personnel management department in the management of a construction company. A scientific and methodological approach to adaptive personnel management of a construction company has been developed. According to the proposed scientific and methodological approach to adaptive personnel management of a construction company, it is proposed to assess the levels of adaptability of the organizational structure of personnel management to the enterprise, the levels of adaptation of enterprises personnel and adaptive personnel management in general.
A conceptual approach to the formation of a "transitional" transformational enterprise management system in the context of constant innovative changes
Authors:   Odessa National Polytechnic University, Svinarova Hanna
Published: August 2023

The article is devoted to the theoretical and methodological foundations and substantiation of the conceptual approach to the formation of a "transitional" transformational enterprise management system in the context of constant innovative changes. The proposed principles, stages and methods, on the basis of which there is a transitional transformation of the management system in a digital environment, which allows domestic enterprises that are not able to quickly adapt to modern business conditions to gradually change the functionality and management tools to ensure sustainable development in the innovation vector.
Evaluating the conditions of securityproviding activity of an enterprises
Authors:   East-Ukrainian Volodimir Dahl National University, Vakhlakova Viktoriya
Published: August 2023

It is considered that security-providing activity is a new functional kind of an enterprise activity. Purpose of the enterprise security-providing activity is avoiding dangers in the enterprise activity and development. Condition of the enterprise securityproviding activity is the subject of evaluating in the enterprise evaluating system together with the result of the enterprise security-providing activity and its features (effectiveness and measure of result). Notions of “enterprise security-providing activity” and “condition of the enterprise security-providing activity” are considered. There are specific characteristic features suggested to evaluate the condition of the enterprise securityproviding activity. Measure of existence of such features characterizes the condition of the enterprise security-providing activity in the specific moment of time. Measure of existence of such features is evaluated in points. Quantity of points can be defined by the results of managerial diagnostics of the enterprise security-providing activity using suggested procedures united in evaluating and analytical concepts.
Intra-regional factors and tendencies of formation of financial and economic potential of communities (on the example of Lviv region)
Authors:   Educational and Scientific Institute of Economic and Social Relations UBS, Drebot Natalia
Published: August 2023

The article reveals topical issues of forming the budget potential of Lviv region as the main component of its financial and economic development. The level of financial dependence of local budgets of Lviv region in terms of districts and cities of regional significance on intergovernmental transfers is analyzed. The composition and structure of tax revenues are determined, which allows to identify the features of the development of administrativeterritorial units of the region. An assessment of the level of use of financial and economic potential of administrative-territorial units of Lviv region in terms of determining the effectiveness of the formation of own revenues of local budgets.
Estimation effectiveness investment for advancement reliable technological systems
Authors:   Odessa National Polytechnic University, Zaharchenko Vitaly , Kandieieva Vira ,   Odessa National Polytechnic University
Published: August 2023

Today there is a lack of methodological development of loss assessment from the failure of most technological systems. Improving the reliability of providing consumers with the target product is one of the most important tasks of development, production and operation of the latest technological systems. Options for calculating the efficiency of resource use for measures to improve the reliability of technological systems in industrial production are proposed. Two points of view are analyzed concerning the methodology of determining the economic efficiency of increasing the reliability of technological systems: the method of "equal result" according to certain options for calculating the reduced costs; method of "cost accounting" - an estimate based on the analysis of changes in reduced costs, ie changes in losses of consumers and related units. Variants of calculations of economic efficiency of increase of reliability of technological systems on the basis of use of two methods are resulted.
Leader-following identical consensus for Markov jump nonlinear multi-agent systems subjected to attacks with impulse
Authors: Zhou Xia , Huang Chunya , Li Ping , Ma Zhongjun , Cao Jinde
Published: August 2023

The issue of leader-following identical consensus for nonlinear Markov jump multiagent systems (NMJMASs) under deception attacks (DAs) or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks is investigated in this paper. The Bernoulli random variable is introduced to describe whether the controller is injected with false data, that is, whether the systems are subjected to DAs. A connectivity recovery mechanism is constructed to maintain the connection among multi-agents when the systems are subjected to DoS attack. The impulsive control strategy is adopted to ensure that the systems can normally work under DAs or DoS attacks. Based on graph theory, Lyapunov stability theory, and impulsive theory, using the Lyapunov direct method and stochastic analysis method, the sufficient conditions of identical consensus for Markov jump multi-agent systems (MJMASs) under DAs or DoS are obtained, respectively. Finally, the correctness of the results and the effectiveness of the method are verified by two numerical examples.
Commemorating India’s data power: national statistics day
Authors: Tomy Lishamol , Dominic Lijimol
Published: August 2023

The commemoration of Professor P. C. Mahalanobis’ birthday as the national statistics day in India served as the inspiration for this piece of work. Professor Mahalanobis was a renowned educator, visionary scientist, and economist who created a statistical system in India. The article discusses some of Professor Mahalanobis’ contributions, the value of statistics, the need for data literacy, and Indian statistics-related achievements and honours.
Socio-economic impacts of wetland conversion on residents of Port Harcourt municipality, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Oscar Akue Leka- , Innocent Weje Ikezam , Brown Ibama
Published: August 2023

Increased demand for land space in most urban areas often triggers the conversion of wetlands resulting in their total disappearance with attendant implications on man’s survival. This study examined the socio-economic impacts of wetland conversion on residents of Port Harcourt municipality. Data were sourced from both primary and secondary sources. Four (4) out of the twenty-four (24) reclaimed wetland sites were purposively selected for the study. The cross-sectional research design was used since there was no manipulation of the variables under investigation. A sample size comprised 280 heads of households from the eight proximate communities within the four selected reclaimed sites. The study revealed that wetland conversions have both positive impacts on residents of the study area. On a positive note, wetland conversion is a means of increasing land space for needed physical development and the provision of urban goods and services. The negative impacts of wetland conversion include the destruction of sources of livelihood for the people, the destruction of natural heritage and aesthetic areas and the destruction of conservation areas among others. The study advocates for the adoption of a sustainable wetland management strategy with an emphasis on the wise use of wetland resources to ensure the continued existence of wetlands in their pristine state, as this is the only way we can preserve the services that wetland provides to the survival of the human environment.
Unraveling the impact of adenomyosis on obstetrical outcomes: a comprehensive review
Authors: Vasa Ranjitha , Muneyyirci-Delale Ozgul
Published: August 2023

Objective: Adenomyosis’ impact on obstetrical outcomes is investigated with detailed discussion of plausible pathogenesis. Discussion of management strategies to improve outcomes included. Methods of study: Terms utilized include ‘adenomyosis’, ‘fertility’, ‘ pregnancy’, ‘obstetrical outcomes’, ‘preeclampsia, ‘fetal growth restriction’, ‘preterm labor’, ‘preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, ‘in vitro fertilization, ‘prelabor rupture of membranes’, ‘ultrasound’, ‘small for gestational age’, ‘cesarean section’ Inclusion criteria are English, between January 1990-January 2023, randomized controlled trials, case controls, cohorts, case series, case reports, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Exclusion criteria are studies/articles completed prior to 1990, non-relevant, and non-English. Results: Limited literature exists evaluating the relationship between adenomyosis impact on obstetrical outcomes. However, amongst available literature there exists statistically significant relationship between adenomyosis and adverse obstetrical, neonatal outcomes such as: ectopic pregnancy, placental abruption, pre-eclampsia (PEC), gestational diabetes (GDM), low birth weight (LBW), intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR), and preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM). Proposed physiologic mechanisms include disordered anatomic, functional, and immunological environment in the uterus. Proposed management strategies to improve obstetrical outcomes include removal of focal adenomyotic lesions and pre-treatment with GnRH agonists before conception. Conclusion: Adenomyosis has a multifactorial impact on obstetrical outcomes; treatment modalities do exist to improve the chances of conception and retaining a pregnancy. However, more research is required to not only further substantiate treatment modalities relationship to improve pregnancy; but also to clarify adenomyosis impact on infertility
Embryonic development of the blenny Parablennius marmoreus (Osteichthyes: Blenniidae)
Authors: Patti José , Valencia Zuhelen , Gaviria Juan
Published: August 2023

The fish Parablennius marmoreus (Blenniidae) exhibits demersal spawning characterized by eggs adhering to solid surfaces and male parental care. This research describes the embryonic development under laboratory conditions of 12 spawns obtained in captivity at temperatures ranging from 27 ºC to 30 ºC. The first cell division (2 blastomeres) was observed at 50 minutes post-fertilization (PF). The eggs are smooth, light orange in color, with differentiated violet chromatophores. The chorion diameter measures 0.62±0.06 mm, and the granular yolk has a diameter of 0.45 ±0.08 mm. The blastula stage occurred at 11 hours and 40 minutes PF, and gastrula at 21 hours and 10 minutes PF. Embryo formation took place at 48 hours PF, and the larvae hatched at 135 hours PF, measuring 2.91±0.34 mm in length with a notochord and displaying 97 beats per minute. The captive reproduction and embryonic development of the blenny P. marmoreus are feasible and offer a solution to contribute to the conservation of species with ornamental interest.
Comparative evaluation of salivary microbial levels of red complex bacteria in patients wearing three different types of fixed lingual retainers: a clinical study
Authors: Hussain Syed Aasif , Pasha Azam , Nayak Rabindra S , K Vinay , Narayan Anjali , Javed Aamir
Published: August 2023

Introduction: One of the major challenges for orthodontists is the long-term stability of orthodontic treatment. This has urged orthodontists to seek methods to ensure stable results following the completion of orthodontic treatment. Incisor crowding is reported to occur in follow-up stages of orthodontically treated patients. Maintenance of incisor alignment following orthodontic treatment has led to the development of retainers (removable and fixed). Fixed lingual retainers have been criticized for their potential to compromise the periodontal status, due to accumulation of plaque and calculus along the retainer wire. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare salivary microbial levels of the “Red Complex Bacteria” after orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, during the retention period using three different types of fixed lingual retainer wires. Materials and methods: 30 patients who have completed orthodontic treatment and met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into 3 groups with 10 patients each. Fixed lingual retainers (Retainium or Penta-One or Bond-a-Braid wire) were bonded to the lingual surfaces of the six anterior teeth. Saliva samples were collected at debonding (T0), 4 weeks after debonding (T1) and 8 weeks after debonding (T2). Saliva samples were stored at -80o Celsius followed by PCR testing, One- way ANOVA test followed by Tukey's post hoc Test was used to compare the mean PCR values of P. gingivalis, T. denticola and T. forsythia (Red Complex Bacteria) between 3 groups at different time intervals. Repeated measures of ANOVA test followed by Bonferroni's post hoc Test was used to compare the mean PCR values of various microorganisms between different time intervals in each group. Results: The PCR test results demonstrated that the highest Red Complex Bacterial growth was observed in Group 3 (Bond-a-Braid wire) followed by Group 2 (Penta-One wire). Whereas the least Red Complex Bacterial growth was observed in Group 1 (Retainium wire) at different time intervals (T0, T1, T2). The maximum growth of P. gingivalis was observed at debonding (T0). The least growth of P. gingivalis was seen at 8 weeks after debonding (T2). Similarly, T. denticola and T. forsythia showed highest values at debonding (T0), while lowest values were observed at 8 weeks after debonding (T2). Conclusion: The present study concluded that there is statistically significant difference (p<0.001) in the salivary microbial levels (Red Complex Bacteria) with different types of fixed lingual retainer wires at three time intervals (T0, T1 and T2).
A low-cost oxygen-air mixer device extends accessibility of safer neonatal respiratory support in a resource-poor setting
Authors: O Amadi Hippolite , D Obu Chinwe , Onwe-Ogah Emeka
Published: August 2023

Background information: High cost of commercial-grade bubble continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine has led to its limited availability for respiratory support of neonates in resource poor facilities. Most Nigeria facilities resorted to an improvised setup which supplies oxygen at 100% concentration exposing neonates to hyperoxia with possible ROP. PoliteO2blend® is a cheaper device that mixes supplied oxygen with atmospheric air, delivering variable fractions of inspired oxygen (FiO2) to neonates via tracheal tube or nasal prongs extended into a disposable PEEP water bottle as used in the improvised setup. The system microfilters and humidifies the blended gas unlike conventional improvised application. This study evaluated the PoliteO2blend as a standalone device as well as an upgraded version of improvised-CPAP. Methods: Four units of the politeO2blend were installed at the University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki for trialling and were operated by four designated staff after prior training on the modes of application of the device. Forty-five neonates, birthweight ≥1500g were treated following parental consents. The systems were operated as improved improvised-CPAP in 16 neonates of which 18.8% (3/16) were delivered preterm. All patients initially experienced respiratory distress with 75% (12/16) having pre-treatment respiratory rate >60c/m and SPO2 as low as 43% in some. The neonatal impact analyses of continuing usage of the devices at the hospital was evaluated based on the fraction of the total number of needy neonates at the centre who necessarily got treated using the device. Results: The target SPO2 of 90-95% was achieved in all neonates using FiO2 that ranged from 0.21 to 0.6. Duration of improvised setup with PoliteO2blend before successful discharge ranged from 5hrs to 7days. Conclusion: Our target SPO2 was rapidly achieved at a safer FiO2 in most neonates that received respiratory support. Improvised-CPAP application via PoliteO2blend may reduce the incidence of oxygen toxicity owing to conventional use of improvised setup. PoliteO2blend is recommended as safer alternative for facilities lacking sufficient funds.
Development of a jeans sizing system for young black pear-shaped South African women
Authors: Sokhetye Phumza
Published: August 2023

The South African Pear-shaped Black women’s jeans market has been confronted by fit dissatisfaction, although there is a growing demand for jeans. This study was approached from the viewpoint that jeans do not fit a large population of this consumer group and investigated the issues related to this problem. Local manufacturers and retailers currently use an adaptation of the British sizing system to suit their customer profile. Not much research, however, has been carried out on developing a sizing system for the pear-shaped figure type, which makes up a sizeable portion of the population in the country. The aim of the study was to establish key variables for developing a jeans sizing system for Black South African pear-shaped women. A total of 60 Black women aged 18 to 35 years at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology were scanned for body measurements using a 3D body scanner. Body measurement differences were examined by using a quantitative research approach to establish the difference between waist and hip measurements. The findings revealed an average drop value of 39cm between waist and hip circumference for a Black pear-shaped figure, in comparison to a drop value of 24cm for a standardised sizing used by the clothing industry. It is recommended that the major stakeholders consider conducting a national anthropometric study to update sizing systems, by using 3D body scanning technology, which provides accurate and consistent measurements of the human body.
Adverse effects of the commonly used nutmeg, studied on an ant species as a model
Authors: Claire Cammaerts Marie
Published: August 2023

The commonly used nutmeg, beneficial at low dose, appeared to have side effects at high doses. On ants used as biological models, we found that this spice affected essentially the locomotion, and also maybe consequently, the food intake, the activity, the orientation, the audacity, the brood caring, the escape behavior, but not the state of stress, the cognition, learning and memory. The ants did not adapt themselves to these side effects and developed dependence on nutmeg consumption. The effect of this spice vanished in 22 hours after weaning. All these findings are not divulgated, but must imperatively be known by users (every one, restaurateurs) and practitioners, for instance by writing them of the spice package. Nutmeg must not be no longer on authorized – it has excellent effects at low doses – its use must simply but obligatory limited.
The association between parenting style and nutritional knowledge of mother with the incidence of stunting children aged 7-24 months at the sawah lebar health center Bengkulu
Authors: Reza Vahlevi Istiqomah , Cortis Maigoda Tonny , Rizal Ahmad
Published: August 2023

Background: Stunting is based on the index of PB/U or TB/U with a threshold (z-score) ≤ -2 SD. Stunting is not only caused by one factor but is caused by many factors that are interconnected with each other. This study aims to determine the relationship between parenting and maternal knowledge about nutrition with the incidence of stunting in children aged 7-24 months at the Sawah Lebar Health Center in Bengkulu in 2023. Method: The research design used in this study was Descriptive Analytic with Cross Sectional approach and ampelous wasselected by accidental sampling technique with a sample of 52 people. This study used the Chi Square test with a confidence level of 95%. Results: Based on univariate analysis, the results showed that most of the mother's parenting style was good parenting (76,9%), while mother's knowledge about nutrition was mostly good knowledge (78,8%) and children were stunted, namely (15,4%). The results of bivariate analysis showed that there was a association between parenting style and the incidence of stunting with p-value (0,017) and there was a association between nutritional knowledge of mother and the incidence of stunting with p-value (0,001). Conclusion: There is an association between parenting style and nutritional knowledge of mother with the incidence of stunting aged 7-24 months in Sawah Lebar Health Center in Bengkulu City in 2023 Suggestion: Suggestions for mothers are expected to pay attention to the nutritional status of children, especiallypuskesmas to provide counseling to mothers who have children and toddlers about stunting, so that further research is expected on parenting and knowledge Mothers about nutrition by considering other factors that can affect the incidence of stunting such as child intake and infectious diseases.
Effect of freezing and freeze-drying on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of carnauba pulp (Copernicia prunifera (Mill.) H.E. Moore)
Authors: Borges Jefferson Messias , Lucarini Massimo , Durazzo Alessandra , Rufino Arcanjo Daniel Dias , Rodrigues Lima Simone Kelly , da Silva Robson Alves
Published: August 2023

Carnauba (Copernicia prunifera (Mill.) H.E. Moore) is a fruit of the Brazilian Caatinga and Cerrado regions. It has good nutritional characteristics, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activity. However, some processing techniques can affect its chemical characteristics. This study aims at evaluating the effect of freezing and freeze-drying on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of carnauba pulp. The carnauba pulp was submitted to three different treatments: slow freezing (-18 °C/24h), fast freezing (-92 °C/60s) and freeze-drying. Then the bioactive compounds of fresh samples were analyzed - vitamin C, phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, carotenoids - along with the antioxidant activity (DPPH), immediately after processing and after 180 days of freezing storage. It was observed that the process influences the behavior of bioactive compounds and antioxidants, with significant losses of vitamin C, anthocyanins, and carotenoids in all treatments soon after processing, while total phenolic compounds, flavonoids and antioxidant activity increased significantly. At the end of 180 days a reduction of all bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity was observed although the freeze-dried samples presented a better stability of the compounds. Thus, quick freezing and freeze-drying could be representing the more promising technological processes for the maintenance of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of carnauba pulp.
Brown adipose tissue in the form of innovative approach for polycystic ovary syndrome treatmentstill long time to reach clinical arena: a narrative review
Authors: Kaur Kulvinder Kochar , Allahbadia Gautam Nand , Singh Mandeep
Published: August 2023

Brown adipose tissue(BAT)portrays a specialized tissue, possessing a crucial part in metabolism as well as energy expenditure(EE) via adaptive non shivering thermogenesis .Recently it has assumed a significant part in the treatment of obesity along with metabolic disease.The thermogenesis action of BAT is brought about by uncoupling protein1 (UCP1 ),that uncouples adenosine triphosphate (ATP) generation from oxidation of energy substrates.Having reviewed earlier various aspects of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) pathophysiology,treatment,role in trans generational PCOS transferalong with role of BAT pathophysiology,beige/brite adipocytes in the treatment of obesity along with metabolic disease here we decided to further evaluate the possible part of (BAT in PCOS. Thus anarrative review was carried out using the pubmed, Web of Science , Medline, Embase, Cochrane reviews, and Google Scholar, Search engine with the MeSH Terms;PCOS; impaired lipid metabolism; Brown Adipose tissue (BAT); White Adipose tissue(WAT); oxidative stress;inflammation;obesity ;T2DM); Type 1 diabetes (T1D); role of natural substances for PCOStherapy like rutin ,berberine;resveratrol ; weight reduction; browning of WAT ;Macrophage Polarization from 1990 till date in 2023.We found a total of 250 articles ,out of which we selected 100 articles for this review.No meta-analysis was done.The endocrine action of brown Adipocytes impacts the energy balanceof glucose as well as lipid homeostasis thus impacting the correlation of BAT activity along with metabolic profile . PCOS mirrors a , complicated reproductive as well asmetabolic condition of women in their reproductive age . functional aberrations in adipose tissue have been illustrated in PCOS patients .Multiple studies have illustrated that BAT possesses the capacity of controlling the properties of PCOS as well as escalating BAT mass/activity were efficacious in the therapy of PCOS. Via cold stimulation,BAT transplantation as well as activationwith substances like rutin hypoglycemia can be attained.
Towards a zero-carbon nuclear energy future: a review
Authors: Davy Manyika Kabuswa , Kelvin Mwape , Michael Mbewe
Published: August 2023

In order to attain a relatively zero-carbon future, nuclear energy is proposed to be one of the major solutions. In our quest to deal with climate change, we need to thirst for a clean energy source in the present day world of advancing technology. On each day, it is vivid that the demand for energy is increasing faster as compared to past years. The rate at which fossil fuels are being consumed may soon result in their extinction. Equipped with these facts, it is safe to turn to nuclear power as an alternative in order to attain a clean energy future. Therefore, this work tries to review how this can be a possibility knowing very well that nuclear energy has relatively low emissions of carbon dioxide as compared to other energy sources apart from hydroelectricity. In terms of greenhouse gasses, nuclear energy emits relatively lower amounts. This paper also highlights issues surrounding nuclear power plants construction as well as climate change effects, mitigation and adaptation. Safety issues of power plants which is a major concern by the public will also be tackled in brief.
Extratropical cyclone in the South Georgia and south sandwich islands and double spiral galaxies
Authors: Gobato Ricardo , Mitra Abhijit , Mullick Poulomi
Published: August 2023

The work is focused on the comparative analysis of the shape of spiral galaxies and the subtropical cyclone that formed north of Georgia Island and passed north of the South Sandwich Islands, in the South Atlantic Ocean. Subtropical cyclones with double spirals appear to be common in these areas of the South Atlantic. A subtropical cyclone is a weather system that has some characteristics of a tropical cyclone and some characteristics of an extratropical cyclone. They can form between the equator and the 50th parallel. In mathematics, a spiral is a curve, which emanates from a point, moving farther away as it revolves around the point. The characteristic shape of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons is a spiral. The characteristic equation of which spiral the Extratropical Cyclone (EC) Its double spiral shape, whose mathematical equation has already been deﬁned as Cote’s spiral, Gobato et al. (2022) and similarly Lindblad1 show shape of double spiral galaxies, already studied among others is discussed here.
Socio-demographic factors of Ukrainians’ attitude to the judiciary
Authors: Reznik Oleksandr , Kozlovskiy Oleg
Published: August 2023

The article analyzes the socio-demographic determinants of Ukrainian citizens’ attitude to the judiciary identified on the basis of a nationwide survey. The sociological specifics of the analysis provided for the verification of the influence of those factors that reflect the consequences of social stratification in a particular society — its socio-economic, political and socio-cultural dimensions. In different countries of the world, the influence of socio-demographic factors on the attitude to the judiciary has been uneven and unequal. In many European countries, the experience of cooperating with the courts leads to a negative attitude towards justice. The attitude to the judiciary is considered through four indicators: 1) trust in the courts; 2) assessment of the chances of winning court case, regardless of the wealth of the citizen; 3) assessment of an independence of judges; 4) assessment of an integrity of judges. Despite social optimism observed in Ukrainian society after the 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections, the study found a low level of trust and negative assessments of Ukrainian justice. Using the method of multiple linear regression, it was found that public opinion about justice is formed regardless of gender, level of education and region of residence. It was found that Ukrainians’ attitude to the judiciary is largely determined by age, settlement type, language of communication at home and experience of participation in the trial. Confidence and positive assessments assessments of the judiciary are mainly manifested as the age and size of the settlement decrease, as well as among Russian speakers and those who have experience of participating in the trial. The influence of the respondents’ financial situation on their assessment of the independence of judges was unexpectedly dependent: as the financial situation of the family decreased, the tendency to consider judges independent increased.
Representações sociais de mães de crianças acerca da Educação Infantil: aproximações e distanciamentos
Authors: Monteiro Luciana Oliveira Freitas , Machado Laeda Bezerra
Published: August 2023

Neste artigo identifica-se aproximações e distanciamentos nas representações sociais de Educação Infantil, construídas por mães de crianças matriculadas em instituições públicas e privadas que oferecem essa etapa da educação. Adotou-se a abordagem societal para o desenvolvimento, por meio de entrevistas, de um estudo de campo com 31 mães de crianças matriculadas na educação infantil. A análise de conteúdo orientou a organização do material. Os resultados revelaram que entre as mães, com filhos matriculados em instituições públicas, a Educação Infantil tem a função de escolarizar, é lugar de proteção, promessa de um futuro melhor. Para as mães, com crianças em instituições privadas, a Educação Infantil é espaço de desenvolvimento, interações, complemento à educação familiar. Os resultados sugerem que o nível de instrução e a renda das mães influenciam suas representações de Educação Infantil. Reafirmamos o caráter grupal das representações sociais.
Foreign trade relations of Hungary with China: A global value chain perspective
Authors: Gáspár Tamás , Sass Magdolna , Koppány Krisztián , Bi Shulei
Published: August 2023

Trade analysis for open economies is strategically important. Even though Hungarian trade relations are oriented towards the EU, the direct and indirect influence of Asia, mainly China, needs special attention. The paper focuses on direct bilateral relations between Hungary and China. The global value chain perspective enables the research to detect inter- and intra-industry dependencies and unfold and compare the industry focuses and dynamics of backward and forward linkages between 2000 and 2018. We used a mixed methodology, combining input-output analysis with company case studies based on a wide range of literature both from Chinese and East-Central European researchers. The findings support the significance of global value chain relations, highlight the restructuring of Hungarian trade relations with China over the past twenty years, and indicate the strong concentration of relations in terms of the number of companies.
Mescaline, Peyote and San Pedro: Is sustainability important for cacti consumers?
Authors: Engel Liam , Barratt Monica , Ferris Jason , Puljevic Cheneal , Winstock Adam
Published: August 2023

Background and Aims

Both Peyote and San Pedro cacti contain mescaline, a classical psychedelic eliciting mystical and visual effects, but only Peyote is a vulnerable species. We sought to address the questions 1; do people who use Peyote substitute with San Pedro, and vice versa, and; 2. how popular is the use of wild harvested mescaline cactus compared with the use of cultivated plants?

Methods

Data were collected as part of the 2022 Global Drug Survey, a self-report survey distributed internationally in 11 languages. We asked mescaline cacti consumers about consumption practices, preferences and conservation and conducted chi square tests of associations comparing all motivations by preferred mescaline source.

Results

Of participants who reported using mescaline in the last 12 months (N = 284; 73.2% male, 21.8% female, 5.0% other gender; mean age 36.3, SD 12.5), 20.0% reported consuming Peyote collected from native habitats. Of participants specifying Peyote as their preferred source of mescaline, 82.2% had consumed Peyote in the past 12 months. Indigenous cultural traditions (57.8%), availability (40.0%) and environmental sustainability (33.3%) were the most commonly reported motivations for Peyote preference (n = 45), whereas for San Pedro (n = 86), availability (54.7%), potency (45.3%) and indigenous cultural traditions (44.2%) were most the commonly reported San Pedro preference motivations. Price and potency were significantly more likely to be chosen by those preferring San Pedro compared with Peyote. Less than 7% of participants who consumed San Pedro in the past 12 months had consumed San Pedro from native habitats. Of the participants who specified San Pedro as their preferred source of mescaline, 96.5% had consumed San Pedro in past 12 months. San Pedro was the most commonly reported source of mescaline product consumed (56.1%) with Trichocereus bridgesii being the most reported preferred San Pedro species. Mescaline cacti consumed in the last 12 months rarely deviated from mescaline cacti of preference.

Conclusions

Wild Peyote is not the most popular mescaline source, but consumption of related products remains unsustainable. Promoting San Pedro as a Peyote substitute may act as an intervention to reduce Peyote consumption.
A EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA NA PANDEMIA:
Authors: Cavalcante Leandro Vieira , Coelho Marina Cristina Silva , Silva Felipe Oliveira da , Silva Francisco Ricardo Leite
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho busca enfatizar desafios e possibilidades das ações de extensão realizadas de modo remoto em decorrência da pandemia de Covid-19. Enfoca um relato de experiência acerca da realização de atividades no âmbito da execução do projeto de extensão “Educação Contextualizada e Convivência com o Semiárido: (re)conhecimento e preservação dos solos da Chapada do Apodi – CE”, vigente de março a dezembro de 2020, na Universidade Estadual do Ceará. Tal projeto de extensão, concedido de modo remoto, adotou como metodologias principais a viabilização de debates temáticos acerca dos fundamentos da educação em solos e as experiências práticas voltadas para o despertar de uma consciência pedológica em educandos e educadores mediante ferramentas didático-pedagógicas produzidas com solo. Com o projeto, foi possível evidenciar a necessidade de adotar novas metodologias de ensino acerca dos solos, mesmo que na modalidade remota, pois é notório que a temática é pouco discutida em espaços escolares, mas de fundamental importância para a tomada de ações práticas direcionadas para sua conservação.
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL COMO PRÁTICA PEDAGÓGICA NA ESCOLA MUNICIPAL DAÚLIA ANGÉLICA EM VERA CRUZ-BA
Authors: Maciel Ana Beatriz Câmara , Carvalho Marlison dos Anjos
Published: August 2023

Esta pesquisa buscou aprofundar a compreensão das representações sobre o Cerrado na produção acadêmica brasileira, encontrada exclusivamente no Google Acadêmico, que é uma fonte de livre e fácil acesso; além de apresentar mapas conceituais com as principais ideias de cada um dos conceitos mais comumente empregados ao se falar do assunto. A questão do livre acesso é primordial, neste caso, pois se trata de uma proposta para auxiliar alunos e professores das redes de educação brasileira sobre as abordagens do tema explorado no presente trabalho. Metodologicamente, buscou-se, a partir da pesquisa bibliométrica, selecionar as obras que, de alguma forma, explorassem a temática Cerrado em seu discurso e, em seguida, analisar os trabalhos que apresentassem uma abordagem de cunho mais conceitual. Os conceitos buscados foram: bioma, domínio morfoclimático, ecossistema, região e território. Esses mesmos conceitos foram utilizados como eixo estruturante na elaboração dos mapas conceituais. O levantamento revelou que a produção científica, no que cerne a compreensão teórica do Cerrado sob a ótica de algum conceito, ainda não é muito difundida e há lacunas nos trabalhos que buscam explicar os motivos pelos quais são vinculados a determinadas classificações. Constatou-se maior número de trabalhos vinculados ao conceito de bioma, e, no caso do conceito de região, não se encontrou nenhuma produção em língua portuguesa com abordagem conceitual. A intencionalidade de elaborar os mapas conceituais se traduz pela eficácia de se apresentar sinteticamente os principais componentes dos conceitos aos leitores, proporcionando melhor compreensão.
O E-LUGAR E AS DESIGUALDADES NO USO DA CIDADE DIGITAL
Authors: De Araújo Markelly Fonseca
Published: August 2023

A cidade digital é uma realidade, principalmente nos grandes centros metropolitanos do país. Conhecer as suas dinâmicas de produção é poder oferecer possibilidades para o enfrentamento das desigualdades do uso da cidade, bem como conhecer as características da vida cotidiana nesta etapa do capitalismo. A prática da vida cotidiana é o que se chama nesta reflexão de lugar, isto é, uma ação humana. O processo de digitalização da vida traz novos desafios metodológicos, apreciar os novos hábitos e costumes da geração digital é o primeiro passo para se compreender o uso da cidade do presente. Essa complexidade vivenciada pela violência da informação que implode as mídias digitais diariamente tem sido estudada a partir dessa dimensão do lugar. Que é considerada como um tempo geográfico, ação humana, um verbo da geografia em lidar com o presente e o futuro. Compreender a prática cotidiana dos lugares pode contribuir na ampliação da consciência e no sentido dos usos do território com plenitude existencial.
TERRITÓRIO E SINDICALISMO NO BRASIL:
Authors: Soares Cruz Maria Cecília
Published: August 2023

O artigo tem como finalidade analisar o uso do território brasileiro pelo movimento sindical contemporâneo, para compreender como os sindicatos atuam territorialmente. Como problemática, discutimos como os avanços do neoliberalismo, com a introdução da reestruturação produtiva no Circuito espacial de produção petrolífero, modificou a forma de produzir e as relações laborais. O objeto de análise será o Sindicato dos Petroleiros do Norte Fluminense, que atua por meio de greves gerais, buscando melhores salários e condições de trabalho, sobretudo para os trabalhadores terceirizados, que ganham menos, trabalham mais, são treinados em menor tempo e exercem as atividades mais perigosas nas plataformas, por isso estão mais propensos a sofrerem acidentes de trabalho. Os recursos metodológicos usados nesta pesquisa foram: literatura sobre o tema, coleta de dados, mapas e quadros. Por fim, observamos que mesmo com a atuação reduzida devido aos avanços do neoliberalismo, alguns sindicatos ainda lutam pelos seus trabalhadores, como por exemplo, o Sindipetro-NF.
DA COSTA AO CONTINENTE: DINÂMICAS ECONÔMICAS E O TRANSPORTE NA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Castro Carlos Jorge Nogueira de
Published: August 2023

O objetivo deste artigo consiste em analisar os feixes econômicos, sociais e políticos a partir da circulação e dos transportes, bem como as transições entre modais: navegação costeira, fluvial, transporte ferroviário, e rodoviário. Os procedimentos metodológicos partem de revisões bibliográficas, levantamento documental, acervo cartográfico oficial, processamento de vetores e dados cadastrais em ambiente laboratorial, e elaboração de plano cartográfico. As atividades econômicas organizadas em agrupamentos de firmas compatibilizam a leitura sobre a formação socioespacial dos municípios e a redefinição dos circuitos de transporte na consolidação da base produtiva.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: Dantas Geovany Pachelly Galdino , Nascimento Alian Paiva de Arruda do , Saboia Andrey Luna
Published: August 2023

Expediente e texto de apresentação do v. 1, n. 13, 2022.
EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA EM MEIO AMBIENTE - ATUAÇÃO DO NEPPSA NO IFRN CAMPUS NATAL CENTRAL
Authors: Da Costa Dantas Ceres Virginia , Ferreira Tomaz Willian Anderson , Da Silva Damasceno Duarte Debora Larissa , Assunção de Azevedo Daniel , Barbosa Gomes Maria Denise , De Oliveira Valéria Sílvia
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar ações extensionistas realizadas pelo Núcleo de Extensão e Prática Profissional em Serviços Ambientais (NEPPSA), garantindo a integração dos saberes aprendidos na instituição de ensino em conjunto com as necessidades da população. Através da extensão, foi possível desenvolver projetos e ações que proporcionam o desenvolvimento de atividades que contribuem de forma eficiente com demandas relacionadas ao meio ambiente. O NEPPSA do IFRN é um núcleo de extensão composto por servidores e estudantes em fase de formação. Ao longo do ano de 2022, atividades importantes foram desenvolvidas pelo núcleo, como elaboração de planos de coleta seletiva, ações de educação ambiental, mobilização para arrecadação de resíduos eletroeletrônicos, dentre outros.