bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating performance indicators of scientific schools in the pedagogical university
Authors:   Bashkir State Pedagogical University n.a. M. Akmulla, Shaimardanova Elza Khafizovna , Ryabova Svetlana Vladimirovna ,   Bashkir State Pedagogical University n.a. M. Akmulla, Iumaguzhina Raisa Rafailovna ,   Bashkir State Pedagogical University n.a. M. Akmulla, Battalova Zaliya Damirovna ,   Bashkir State Pedagogical University n.a. M. Akmulla, Gareeva Svetlana Airatovna ,   Bashkir State Pedagogical University n.a. M. Akmulla
Published: October 2023

Introduction. The authors investigate interrelated problems including the motivation of young people for involvement in scientific and research activities, on the one hand, and changes in scientific traditions of educational or scientific institutions determined by modern trends, on the other hand. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the performance indicators of scientific schools at the pedagogical university, to identify the most effective criteria for evaluating the performance of scientific schools. Materials and Methods. The research is based on the theoretical foundations of science studies, forming the idea of a scientific school as a formalized system of scientific views of the scientific community (M. G. Yaroshevsky, etc.). The article analyses the problem of performance indicators for scientific schools with the main focus on Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla. The sample included 12 scientific schools in the fields of humanities and natural sciences. In the article, we considered such qualimetric indicators of the effectiveness of scientific schools as the number of published monographs, research articles and defended dissertations. Results. We found that in 2018-2022 the publication efficiency of the academic staff at the Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla increased, but this criterion was unstable with the publication efficiency of scientific schools. Data analysis shows that the main performance indicators do not demonstrate stability – a steady increase or decrease. The development of the scientific school determines the mechanism of accumulation of effectiveness for each indicator for several years, which is determined both by internal factors (the system of encouraging academic staff based on the results of research activities; increase in number of young researchers: master’s and doctoral students) and external ones. Thus, we found that the most effective criterion for assessing the activities of scientific schools is evaluating a set of qualimetric indicators, as well as evaluating external factors including changes in the rules of dissertation councils, in scientific publications ratings, in the system of grant support for research activities, etc. Conclusions. In conclusion, the authors summarize the results of evaluating the performance indicators for scientific schools at the pedagogical University, emphasizing the most effective assessment criteria.
Epidemiologic trends of and factors associated with overall survival in patients with neuroendocrine tumors over the last two decades in the USA
Authors: Wu Peiwen , He Dongjie , Chang Hao , Zhang Xiaozhi
Published: October 2023

Background

Updated epidemiological data of neuroendocrine tumors are currently lacking. Thus, we performed epidemiological and survival analyses on a large cohort of patients with neuroendocrine tumors and developed a new nomogram to predict survival.

Methods

This population-based study examined 112,256 patients with neuroendocrine tumors between 2000 and 2018 using data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program.

Results

The age-adjusted incidence per 100,000 persons of neuroendocrine tumors increased from 4.90 in 2000 to 8.19 in 2018 (annual percentage change, 3.40; 95% confidence interval, 3.13–3.67), with the most significant increases in grade 1, localized stage, and appendix neuroendocrine tumors. The age-adjusted mortality rate increased 3.1-fold from 2000 to 2018 (annual percentage change, 4.14; 95% confidence interval, 3.14–5.15). The 1-, 5-, and 10-year relative survival rates for all neuroendocrine tumors were 80.5%, 68.4%, and 63.5%, respectively. Multivariate analyses showed that male sex; older age; Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native populations; earlier year of diagnosis; lung neuroendocrine tumors; higher grades; and later stage were associated with a worse prognosis and that disease stage and grade were the most important risk factors for prognosis. Furthermore, we established a nomogram to predict the 3-, 5-, and 10-year survival rates, and its discrimination ability was better than that of the TNM classification.

Conclusions

The incidence, prevalence, and mortality rate of neuroendocrine tumors continued to increase over the last two decades. Additionally, the nomogram could accurately quantify the risk of death in patients with neuroendocrine tumors and had good clinical practicability.
The dogma of the sterile uterus revisited: does microbial seeding occur during fetal life in humans and animals?
Authors: Banchi Penelope , Colitti Barbara , Opsomer Geert , Rota Ada , Van Soom Ann
Published: October 2023

In brief

Opposing conclusions have been drawn regarding the presence of viable bacteria in the healthy pregnant uterus. Current evidence in humans and animals suggests that fetomaternal tissues present only traces of bacteria whose viability is still to be proven.

The debate about the pioneer colonization of the fetus is still open, being the ‘in utero colonization’ hypothesis versus the ‘sterile womb paradigm’ the two opposing sides. The seed in this field of research sprouted in human medicine in the last decade and became a central topic in other mammals as well. We aimed to review the literature on bacterial colonization of the healthy placenta, amniotic fluid, and meconium as representatives of the fetal environment. What emerges is that confirming the colonization of fetomaternal tissues by viable bacteria is challenging in humans as well as in animals. Contamination represents the major risk in this type of research as it can be related to different parts of the study design. Sampling at natural parturition or postpartum introduces risk for colonization by the vaginal microbiome of the mother or from the environment. Culture does not reveal the presence of unculturable microorganisms, and sequencing does not allow confirming bacterial viability, while also introducing the variability associated with the data analysis. Therefore, on the basis of the present review, we provide some guidelines on the best practices when performing this type of studies. What emerges from the current literature in humans and animals is that fetomaternal tissues are characterized by a very low biomass, that the viability of bacteria eventually present is still to be confirmed, while massive colonization happens at birth, priming the individual, regardless of the species.
Model characteristics of the structure and interrelations of integral parameters of students' physical condition
Authors: Pryimakov Oleksandr , Sawczuk Marek , Tymoshenko Oleksii , Mazurok Nataliya
Published: October 2023

Background and Study Aim. Understanding the physical condition parameters of students  during physical education classes is essential in the context of modern education. This understanding contributes to the development of effective teaching strategies tailored to the specific needs of this demographic. The aim of the study is to investigate the structure and interrelations of physical condition (PC) parameters of students aged 17-19 years in the process of physical education classes.
Material and Methods. The study involved 153 students aged 17-19 years old, and their physical development, functional, and physical fitness indices were recorded. The study analyzed intra- and intergroup correlations among 55 physical condition (PC) indices. It examined the correlations among integral components of students' structure, including somatic health (SH), adaptation potential (AP), aerobic physical work capacity (APWC), and biological age (BA). The study utilized factor analysis, correlation analysis, dispersion analysis, and regression analysis to examine the relationships and patterns within the collected data.
Results. The analysis of intra- and intergroup relationships among the studied parameters revealed that the structure of physical condition (PC) is consistent between girls and boys. There are close linear dependencies, similarities, and differences in the interrelations of integral PC parameters, including somatic health (SH), adaptation potential (AP), aerobic physical work capacity (APWC), and biological age (BA), between boys and girls. The regression model coefficients indicate that for both genders, SH is influenced by APWC and AP. In girls, AP is dependent on SH and BA, while in boys, AP depends on SH, BA, and APWC.
A strong relationship between APWC and resting heart rate (HR) was identified during testing, with boys demonstrating higher levels of APWC at lower initial HR values compared to girls.
Conclusions. The study has provided valuable insights into the key components of the physical condition (PC) structure among 1st-year students. These components encompass physical development, adaptation potential, health, cardiorespiratory system functional capacities, speed-strength fitness, biological age, and degree of aging. Findings emphasize the significance of resting bradycardia as an informative marker and criterion for assessing APWC during moderate-intensity muscle activity. The developed mathematical models have proven effective in modeling and predicting students' PC, including the individual integral components (SH, AP, APWC, and BA). These models provide valuable tools for anticipating potential changes in these parameters.
Static vs dynamic stretching: which is better for flexibility in terms of gender of badminton athletes?
Authors: Lestari Ayu Bintan , Alim Abdul , Tomoliyus  , Sukamti Endang Rini , Fauzi  , Hartanto Amri
Published: October 2023

Background and Study Aim. Flexibility is a crucial component of physical conditioning for badminton players. In this context, this study aims to investigate the impact of static and dynamic stretching on the flexibility of badminton athletes. The research objectives include analyzing the effectiveness of each stretching technique, comparing flexibility between male and female players, and examining the interaction between stretching methods and gender on athletes’ flexibility.
Materials and Methods. This type of research is an experiment using a 2x2 factorial design. The participants were 20 badminton athletes aged 14-16 years. The sample obtained 10 male athletes and 10 female athletes. The flexibility instrument uses the sit and reach test. The data analysis technique used is ANOVA two way.
Results. Static stretching demonstrated greater effectiveness than dynamic stretching on flexibility (p-value 0.033 < 0.05). A notable difference was observed between male and female athletes regarding flexibility, with females exhibiting better flexibility (p-value 0.004 < 0.05). The study identified a significant interaction between stretching techniques (static and dynamic) and gender (male and female) on flexibility (p-value 0.000 < 0.05).
Conclusions. The research findings highlight the importance of gender-specific training programs that consider individual muscle capabilities and characteristics. By tailoring training regimens to each gender, badminton athletes can enhance their performance and reduce the risk of injuries. Based on these findings, it is recommended that badminton coaches and practitioners take into account the observed differences in the effectiveness of static and dynamic stretching based on gender.
Assessment of manual dexterity using the grooved pegboard test in secondary school students aged 11–12 years
Authors: Bozkurt Sinan
Published: October 2023

Background and Study Aim. Understanding and addressing potential variations in hand dexterity among children is essential  for educational strategies and interventions aimed at enhancing fine motor skills development in this age group. The study's objective was to assess hand dexterity levels among 11-12 years old secondary school students, considering variables such as gender, grade, and hand preference.
Material and Methods. Ninety-three students (41 females and 52 males) in grades 5 and 6 of the secondary school. The Grooved Pegboard Test (Lafayette Model 32025) was used as a data collection tool to determine the students' performance in hand dexterity (fine motor skills). The Mann-Whitney U-test was used to test for differences between gender, grade, and hand preference in the mean GPT scores.
Results. Results showed that both female and male 6th graders had better GPT performance in both dominant and non-dominant hands than 5th graders. On the other hand, there were no significant grade differences in GPT performance between dominant and non-dominant hands (p>0.05). There was no difference in GPT performance between 5th and 6th grade (p>0.05). There were no statistical differences between females and males in GPT performance in either the dominant or non-dominant hand (p>0.05).
Conclusions. Results highlight the importance of considering age-related changes in fine motor skills when developing educational strategies and interventions for children in the 11-12 year age group. Further research may be needed to explore the underlying factors contributing to these variations in hand dexterity.
Development of an intervention to prevent violence in Catholic primary schools in Zimbabwe: Innovation from within the Church
Authors: Eldred Emily , Turner Ellen , Fabbri Camilla , Nyadombo Sister Annah Theresa , Mgugu Dorcas , Nherera Charles Muchemwa , Nyakuwa Robert , Nhenga-Chakarisa Tendai , Rank Sarah , Devries Karen
Published: October 2023

Schools have enormous potential to prevent and respond to violence against children. In this paper, we describe a new intervention to protect children from violence in Zimbabwe’s Catholic primary schools, initiated and developed by the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC). ZCBC and academic institutions in Zimbabwe and the UK are partnering to conduct formative research to understand the school context, barriers, and facilitators to intervention implementation. Semi-structured qualitative interviews with teachers and other stakeholders [n=18] suggest that this intervention will be well received. Perceived facilitators include utilising existing structures within the Church, the intervention being viewed as in alignment with Catholic values, and the use of familiar structures within Catholic schools to deliver intervention activities. Challenges will include perceptions of “child protection” among parents and teachers. ZCBC is refining the intervention model, which will be evaluated for effectiveness in reducing violence against children in a randomised controlled trial.
Waiting for you
Authors: Zaluchu Fotarisman
Published: October 2023

A poem focusing on how far human beings are far away from God. Instead of caring for the creation, we are now destroying all God's creation including us. This is a call to return to caring for creation.
El ascenso de los «hijos de la tierra» durante el primer período de gobierno del arzobispo de Manila, Miguel de Poblete (1653-1663)
Authors: Coello-de-la-Rosa Alexandre
Published: October 2023

La producción científica sobre los cabildos eclesiásticos de Filipinas es, a día de hoy, claramente insuficiente, sobre todo si se compara con otras partes del imperio español. Como cuerpos colegiados, los cabildos eran un reflejo del interés de los criollos y beneméritos de Manila por incrementar su influencia a través del ascenso de sus miembros en la carrera eclesiástica. Este artículo se centra en el primer período del gobierno de Miguel de Poblete (1653-1663), octavo arzobispo de Manila (1649-1667), que destaca por su voluntad en promocionar el clero diocesano –o secular– en detrimento de las órdenes religiosas, que tradicionalmente habían ejercido su hegemonía en el archipiélago. A partir de un enfoque micro-político basado en el estudio de fuentes primarias y de la historiografía coetánea y posterior, en este estudio se muestra la importancia de los vínculos personales de amistad, patronazgo y parentesco en la constitución de la familia política del arzobispo Poblete, especialmente a través de la concesión de capellanías de misas, curatos y prebendas.
Determinants of Customer Satisfaction with Respect to Food Ordering Apps: A Strategic View
Authors: Kaur Pawandeep
Published: October 2023

Through this study, we tried to analyze customer behavior towards food delivery apps as well as make a comparison of behavior by users from two tiers which is made to suggest strategies for food delivery startups. To accomplish this objective, first the literature is reviewed to develop a constructive model, and then primary data is collected from food app users in the Indian cities of Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar to verify the assumptions on factors affecting their behavior. The results show that financial and health safety, along with flexible delivery and ease of use are significant determinants of customer satisfaction in digital food service and the behavior of customers in two different tiers is shown to be similar, except in the significance of variety options and few aspects of discounts and flexible delivery. This study is significant for food delivery stakeholders such as investors, founders of startups, and vendors to strategize their service as per preferences of the end customer found in this study.
Physical Activity and Immunity in the Elderly for the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Literature Review
Authors: Park Sung-Tae
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVES This study aims to summarize previous studies on the relationship between regular physical activity and the immune system in the elderly, and discuss optimal exercise modes to maintain immunity in preparation for novel infectious diseases that may continue to appear.METHODS This study referred to the academic papers based on the electronic database, and they were searched using the following keywords: physical activity, immunity, elderly, and COVID-19.RESULTS The elderly are more vulnerable to infectious disease such as the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) than other age groups because of lower physiological function and immune surveillance, consequently leading to higher severity of and mortality. Many studies on physical activity and immunity have confirmed that regular physical activity enhances immunity in the elderly population. Physical activity can delay immunosenescence and increase immune resilience by maintaining the function of the innate and acquired immune systems. Because the elderly have low physical fitness, physiological function, and immunity, exercise prescription for the elderly must be approached very carefully and in detail, considering various exercise modes such as exercise intensity and amount. As confirmed in previous studies, homebased light physical activity is a convenient, safe, and effective strategy for the health of the elderly.CONCLUSIONS In this study, balance training using body-weight is a good method of home-based physical activity for the elderly, because it not only improves immunity by increasing physical fitness but also prevents frequent falls by increasing the balance ability of the lower extremities. Future studies should be conducted on various exercise modes and optimal exercise training to improve immunity in the elderly.
Postharvest behavior of feijoa fruit (Acca sellowiana Berg) subjected to different 1-MCP doses and storage temperatures
Authors: Álvarez-Herrera Javier Giovanni , Tovar-Escobar Jacqueline , Ruiz Hernán David
Published: October 2023

Abstract Feijoa is a promising crop in Colombia with high export potential. However, its postharvest shelf-life is short since it is a climacteric fruit with high respiration rates and susceptibility to fruit flies. Techniques such as refrigeration and the use of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) increase the post-harvest period and prolong fruit quality. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of different storage temperatures and 1-MCP doses on postharvest feijoa fruits. A completely randomized design with a 2x4 factorial arrangement was used, where the first factor was temperature (4 and 16 °C), and the second factor was the 1-MCP dose (0, 30, 60 and 90 µg L-1), for a total of eight treatments. The treatments at 4 °C presented lower values for mass loss and respiratory rate, while luminosity, chromaticity, soluble solids and antioxidant activity showed the highest values. The lowest 1-MCP doses at 4 °C had the highest values of titratable acidity and endocarp tone; on the contrary, the highest doses at 4 and 16 °C presented the highest values of phenolic compounds. The refrigerated feijoa fruits had a shelf-life between 36 and 42 days, while those stored at 16 °C only had commercial quality for 14 days, highlighting the importance of cold storage.
Flower bud fly infestation and its relationship with the morphological and phenological aspects of sour passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) in southern Santa Catarina state
Authors: Lorenzi Érica Frazão Pereira De , Pereira Betina Emerick , Michels Victor de Freitas , Petry Henrique Belmonte , Guimarães Jorge Anderson , Harter-Marques Birgit
Published: October 2023

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the infestation of the flower-bud-fly in different sizes of flower buds and to relate the infestation with the plant phenology and weather variables. In the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons, flower buds of plants were collected to obtain pupae, adults, and parasitoids in a commercial orchard of sour passion fruit, in Sombrio, state of Santa Catarina. The level of infestation, pupal viability, and percentage of parasitism were calculated. Every fortnight, the vegetative and reproductive structures of 12 orchard plants (0.25 m² per plant), randomly distributed, were monitored, as soon as they reached the height of the trellis. Three population peaks of the floral bud fly were observed in the seasons, which preferred to oviposit in buds larger than 2 cm. The critical period for pest monitoring and control occurred between November and December. The average temperature and precipitation were the main factors that influenced the production of sour passion fruit. The average temperature was correlated with the emission of flower buds and the emergence of lonqueids. D. inedulis was the predominant species in flower buds, in which Dasiopssp.1, Dasiops sp. 2, and Neosilba certa were reported for the first time. It was also the first report of Utetes anastrephae and Aganaspis pelleranoias parasitoids of larvae-pupae of the flower bud fly of the sour passion fruit tree in Santa Catarina.
Alterations in Photosynthetic Apparatus, Antioxidant Systems, and Leaf Anatomical Structure of Some Citrus Genotypes Grafted on The Recently Introduced ‘Macrophylla’ Rootstock in Response to Chilling Stress
Authors: Hmmam Ibrahim , Abdelaal Ragya Ahmed , Azoz Samah Naguib , Gomaa Amina Hamed
Published: October 2023

Abstract One-year-old transplants of ‘Olinda Valencia orange’, ‘Murcott Tangerine’, and ‘Limoneira 8A Lisbon’ genotypes were grafted on ‘Macrophylla’ rootstock and subjected, along with ‘Macrophylla’ rootstock, to 24 h of the night chilling (nocturnal) at 20/4 °C±1 (day/night) for three days, (8 h per day), followed by three days of recovery at 30/25 °C±1 (day/night). The results showed that leaf diffusion resistance (LDR), proline, malondialdehyde (MDA), peroxidase (POX), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) increased significantly in all genotypes, while there was a significant decrease in photosynthetic apparatus, polyphenol oxidase (PPO), and catalase (CAT) under nocturnal chilling stress. Under the chilling, Macrophylla rootstock had the highest concentrations of proline and SOD, whereas it had the lowest MDA and total chlorophyll concentrations. Noticeably, the enzymatic antioxidant profiles were enhanced after being recovered. Moreover, ‘Murcott’ had the highest LDR, MDA concentration, thickness of lamina, midvein, palisade tissue, spongy tissue, and dimension of midvein vascular bundle. Meanwhile, it had the lowest stomatal conductance (GS) and transpiration rate (E). Similar results were obtained with ‘Valencia’ genotype. In contrast, the ‘Limoneira 8A’ genotype under the chilling had the lowest levels of LDR, antioxidant enzymes (POX, CAT, and PPO), thickness of lamina, midvein, palisade tissue, spongy tissue, and dimension of midvein vascular bundle.
Bioactive compounds of fractionated palm oil with a higher content of oleic acid
Authors: Guedes Andréa Madalena Maciel , Wilhelm Allan Eduardo , Moura José Inácio Lacerda , Lopes Ricardo , Faria-Machado Adelia Ferreira de , Antoniassi Rosemar
Published: October 2023

Abstract BRS Manicoré cultivar is an interspecific hybrid between Elaeis oleifera and Elaeis guineensis(ISH OxG). It has shown high yield potential and genetic resistance to phytosanitary problems in cultivation in Brazil. Studies have indicated differences in the composition of ISH OxG and palm oils, as well as the influence of genotype and environment on palm oil characteristics. The aim of this study was to assess the distribution of fatty acids, carotenoids, and tocochromanols in the olein and stearin fractions of the oil produced by the ISH OxG cultivated in municipality of Una, state of Bahia, Brazil by liquid and gas chromatography. There were significant differences for fatty acids, carotenoids and total tocochromanols between olein and stearin (p<0.05). The olein was richer in oleic acid (59% vs 57%), while stearin was higher in saturated fatty acids (31% vs 29%), alpha and beta-carotene (232 vs 213 mg/Kg, and 347 vs 299 mg/Kg, respectively), alpha-tocotrienol (136 vs 90 mg/Kg), and alpha-tocopherol (52 vs 32 mg/Kg). No difference was observed for gamma-tocotrienol (598 – 450 mg/kg) and delta-tocotrienol; nonetheless, the high content of the former in both fractions was notable. The ISH OxG oil fractions showed distinct patterns, indicating different applications.
Adjustment of mixed nonlinear models on Blackberry fruit growth
Authors: Silva Édipo Menezes da , Tadeu Maraísa Hellen , Silva Edilson Marcelino da , Pio Rafael , Fernandes Tales Jesus , Muniz Joel Augusto
Published: October 2023

Abstract Blackberry fruits belong to the genus Rubus, are fruits more cultivated in temperate climate in the summer, with low luminosity and low temperature in the winter. These fruits have as characteristic the quickperishingafter harvest and regression models, more specifically, nonlinear models, single or double sigmoid growth curve, are more recommended to model the growth of living beings. Several authors have used these models, considering only the average data of individuals under study; however, they do not consider the variability between them. One way to better capture the variability between individuals is by using mixed-effects nonlinear models that, by definition, combine the fixed and random part in the same model. Data used in this work were diameter and length of ‘Choctaw’ blackberry fruits, . The random effects of models were tested on parameters, with some steps, in order to reach the most appropriate model. For fixed-effects models, the least squares method was used, and for mixed models, the restricted likelihood was used. To reach the model that best fits data, the fit quality criteria (R2, AIC c and TRV) were used. For fruit diameter, the simple sigmoid nonlinear model was the logistic with random effect in ß1 and ß2, and for fruit length, the model was the Logistic + Logistic, with random effect in ß1 and ß4.
Optimal plot size estimation in field experiment with purple passion fruit
Authors: Lopes Beatriz Garcia , Savian Taciana Villela , Faria Glaucia Amorim
Published: October 2023

Abstract The species P. edulis Sims f. edulis, native to Brazil, known as purple passion fruit, has purple fruits and lower acidity. With the growing demand for passion fruits, there is greater need for research on their cultivation to reduce production costs and improve fruit quality. The adequate determination of the size and number of plots has been a fundamental limitation in studies with several crops, as it is difficult to obtain constant data on plants per plot in most experiments, making it impossible to use usual methodologies for data analysis. As a result, testing can be performed with less labor and implementation costs, making plot size optimization a step of interest. Thus, this work aims to determine the ideal size of experimental plots with purple passion fruit in the field using three methods. The variables analyzed were fruit length, fruit diameter, peel thickness, juice yield, soluble solids content, citric acid, number of fruits, and average fruit weight. The use of optimal plot size of six basic units for fruit-related variables, five for pulp-related variables, and seven basic units for production variables, is recommended.
Reflections on Lukács’ realist view of literature from a literary-critical and philosophical perspective
Authors: Zhang Hui
Published: October 2023

Abstract: In the age of scientism, it is not a surprise to revisit Lukács’ realist view of literature. Although some scholars have criticized his holism view, his realist view of literature is exactly what the times need, in terms of its concern for the reality of human life and its criticism of social reality. This general view is useful in realizing the realistic effect of literary criticism based on the criticism of an irrational general view. However, people overlook this point when criticizing his general and ideological view. His “realism” is not the same as the “imitation” of classical realism, nor is it the same as the “reproduction” of critical realism. The creation of art, including literature, is not just a simple adherence to social reality, but a reflection of the overall historical social reality through archetypes.
Multinaturalismo e teoria da expressão
Authors: Pitta Maurício Fernando
Published: October 2023

Resumo: Partindo da caracterização da obra de Baruch de Spinoza como “teoria da expressão” e da influência que a filosofia de Gilles Deleuze exerce sobre o perspectivismo multinaturalista, especula-se aqui sobre a possibilidade de uma teoria da expressão para o multinaturalismo. Serão feitas primeiramente algumas considerações deleuzianas sobre a ontologia spinozana para, em seguida, articular a influência de Deleuze sobre o modo como a antropologia multinaturalista dialoga com mitologias e cosmologias indígenas. Por fim, apoiando-se sobre descrições da cosmologia yanomami articuladas por Davi Kopenawa e Bruce Albert, em A queda do céu, e em provocações de certos autores, como Jean-Christophe Goddard e Fabián Ludueña, será buscada, nos problemas dos sonhos, das imagens e dos espectros, uma via possível para a futura elaboração de uma teoria multinaturalista da expressão.
Sobre a filosofia como investigação de questões existenciais
Authors: Bogéa Diogo
Published: October 2023

Resumo: Parte-se da problematização do modo como em geral se concebe a prática filosófica em nosso meio acadêmico. Encaminha-se em seguida uma compreensão da Filosofia como processo de investigação séria e sincera de questões existenciais e de criação de teoria. Pretende-se com isso colocar em questão alguns dos diagnósticos e soluções mais comuns para o “subdesenvolvimento” do fazer filosófico no Brasil, bem como fornecer uma contribuição para a difusão de uma prática filosófica que arrisque o salto do comentário para a criação.
Sulla necessità della transizione, tra dialettica e struttura
Authors: Carlino Fabrizio
Published: October 2023

Riassunto: Il concetto di transizione appare legato, nella teoria marxista, a una concezione dialettica del processo storico, nella misura in cui si presenta come una necessità derivante dallo sviluppo delle condizioni poste dalla vecchia società. Nell’opera di Louis Althusser, che alla metà degli anni Sessanta si impone nel dibattito marxista francese con posizioni critiche nei confronti di ogni residuo di filosofia della storia nel materialismo dialettico, il ruolo della transizione appare quanto mai problematico. Tuttavia, nella seconda metà degli anni Settanta il filosofo francese conduce una battaglia in difesa del concetto di dittatura del proletariato, legato a quello di transizione. Il presente articolo mira a rendere intelligibile questa apparente contraddizione. Si tenterà così di tenere insieme il meccanismo della strutturazione, che vieta l’idea di un passaggio dialettico al comunismo, e l’opposizione all’abbandono della prospettiva della dittatura del proletariato nell’urgenza della lotta contro l’eurocomunismo. Solo l’idea di un’azione coercitiva sugli elementi della struttura potrà sostituire la necessità dialettica nella sua funzione di dare fondamento alla conservazione del riferimento alla dittatura nel processo rivoluzionario.
Considerações sobre o conceito de revolução e suas relações com as ideias de tempo e história: em busca de uma noção contemporânea
Authors: Valerio Raphael Guazzelli
Published: October 2023

Resumo: O artigo explora o desenvolvimento do conceito de revolução na modernidade. Parte-se da hipótese, formulada por Lazzarato, que afirma ser o abandono da ideia de revolução a razão da derrota política e teórica do pensamento crítico pós-maio de 68. A seguir, traça-se uma breve genealogia do conceito de revolução, detendo-se na herança da Revolução Francesa. Nesta parte, utilizam-se as análises do clássico estudo de Kosseleck, mas também a leitura foucaultiana de Kant. Um terceiro momento é dedicado à crítica entre a concepção de tempo e sua relação com a história, na obra de Giorgio Agamben. O italiano, amparado em Walter Benjamin, argumenta que faltou ao marxismo uma compreensão radical do tempo, à altura de sua concepção de história. Para finalizar, explora-se a dicotomia revolta e revolução, na tentativa de abrir outras hipóteses argumentativas ao pensamento crítico, a partir da ideia de suspensão do tempo histórico presente num estudo de outro italiano, Furio Jesi.
The role of human capital in the structural change process
Authors: Pinto Michele Aparecida Nepomuceno , Tebaldi Edinaldo , Cunha Marina Silva da
Published: October 2023

Abstract The objective of this paper is to verify if human capital is an important determinant of structural change in different sectors of the economy and if it can accelerate the speed of this structural transformation. This paper contributes to the literature by developing an empirical test of the model proposed by Li et al. (2019) and by using the GMM methodology. It also uses two proxies for human capital (average years of schooling and the Penn World Table index) and structural change (employment and added value share) in order to verify whether or not they affect the variable of interest. Results showed that human capital has an essential role in the structural transformation process of the economy, since it has an effect on the relative participation of the sectors on total added value or on total employment. Also, human capital proved to be a potential accelerator of this structural transformation.
Multidimensionality of agricultural grain road freight price: a multiple linear regression model approach by variable selection
Authors: Macarringue Alcília Mena José Sitoe , Oliveira Andréa Leda Ramos de , Dias Carlos Tadeu dos Santos , Marsola Karina Braga
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT: The road system is the main mode used for the transportation of agricultural cargo, and in some cases, it is the only option for handling this type of product. This dependence means that the implementation of tools to support the management of logistical costs can reduce the financial impact with the transport felt by the economic agents operating in the soybean chain. This study contributed to a better understanding of the variables that make up the cost of road freight, generating a system of road freight prediction from a multiple linear regression model using the selection of variables Stepwise, Forward, and Backward elimination. This being said, this research intends to evaluate whether the behavior of soybean road freight is influenced by the variables that make up the productive, economic, and infrastructure dimensions in price formation. The regression models had an explanatory power of 87.20%. In the infrastructure dimension, the most impact variable in soybean road freight was the distance traveled; in the economic dimension, the variables of inflation and fuel price stood out; while in the productive dimension, the main contribution was the volume of production. A more assertive predictability of logistical costs and better understanding of the dynamics of freight price formation helps industry agents in planning and decision-making. Another contribution of this study is that it can be used as a practical tool for predicting soybean road freight on several transportation routes.
pH and water hardness on the efficiency of auxin mimics herbicides
Authors: Avila Neto Roberto Costa , Ulguim André da Rosa , Barbieri Geovana Facco , Thomasi Rosana Marzari , Bortolin Eduardo , Leichtweis Eduard Mroginski , Melo Adriano Arrué
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT: Carrier water quality is one of the main characteristics for an efficient and safe spraying of pesticides. Overall related to the levels of pH and hardness. The objective was to evaluate the interaction between water pH and storage time of the spray, containing 2,4-D amine, 2,4-D choline and dicamba, on the visible efficacy in Ipomoea triloba, Bidens pilosa, Amaranthus viridis; and water hardness on I. triloba. Three studies were carried out in a greenhouse. Study 1 with a 3x5 factorial, which factor A being pH of 2, 6 and 10 and factor B being 0, 2, 6, 24 and 36 hours of application after the mixture. Study 2 was a 3x5 factorial for each herbicide, whith factor A being the levels of pH (2, 6 and 10) and factor B being 0, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours of application after the mixture. The study 3 is a 3x7 factorial, with factor A being the herbicides and factor B levels of water hardness: 0, 65, 125, 250, 500, 750 and 1000 parts per million. The pH of all solutions remained stable for 48 hours after preparation. However, did not interfere in efficacy of dicamba in I. triloba. Also, longer time between preparing the spray with 2,4-D formulations and application caused reduction efficacy on I. triloba. Also, the level of water hardness decreased control on I. triloba. The pH of carrier water did not affect efficacy of 2,4-D and dicamba on the weeds; however, longer time of the spray application reduce the visible efficacy.
Cacao genotypes cultivated in agroforestry systems in Bahia have wide genetic variability in morpho-agronomic characters
Authors: Georges Marc Ernso , Melo Cláusio Antônio Ferreira , Souza Margarete Magalhães de , Corrêa Ronan Xavier
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Cacao fruits are agronomically important and show wide variability for several morphological descriptors. The present study aimed to characterize the genetic distance of 51 genotypes of Theobroma cacao L. in the cocoa-producing region of Southern Bahia (Brazil) based on morpho-agronomic descriptors. The inference of genetic similarity was performed from the phenotypic data derived simultaneously from qualitative and quantitative variables, using the Ward-MLM procedure (Modified Location Model) with the SAS® software. The distance matrix was obtained using the Gower logarithmic function. For this, 28 descriptors were evaluated, five qualitative and 23 quantitative. Furthermore, using the likelihood function procedure, the optimal number of groups was five indicating wide variability. Of 23 quantitative descriptors evaluated by fruits and leaves, 95% showed significant differences. The exception was seed width. Groups 1 and 5 were the most distant, while groups 2, 3, and 4 were closest to each other. The greatest difference between increments was 35.32 for the fifth group. The analysis of the first two canonical axes revealed that both represented 81.88% of the variation, with CAN1 and CAN2 responsible for 53.66% and 28.22% of the variation. The most promising genotypes for breeding programs belong to group 5 due to their superior performance for almost all characteristics analyzed.
Venomous snakes of medical importance in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro: habitat and taxonomy against ophidism
Authors: Duque B. R. , Bruno S. F. , Ferreira V. , Guedes T. B. , Machado C. , Hamdan B.
Published: October 2023

Abstract Snakebite envenoming is a major global health problem that kills or disables half a million people in the world’s poorest countries. Identifying the biting snake and its habitat use is key to understanding snakebite eco-epidemiology and optimizing its clinical management. To prevent and combat the neglected snakebite disease, we characterize the morphology, geographic distribution, habitat use, and snakebites of medically important venomous snakes in the state of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Despite Philodryas spp. not being considered of medical importance by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, we also explore their data once the bites may require medical intervention, may cause death, and their consequences are underestimated. Methods: We assessed taxonomy and geographic data from specimens housed in scientific collections, the literature, and the Notifiable Diseases Information System. Our data revealed fragility in the morphological characters recommended to distinguish Bothrops jararaca from B. jararacussu, identify the subspecies of Crotalus durissus and distinguish the species of Philodryas. To help identify these species, we present an identification key to the venomous snake species from Rio de Janeiro based on the morphological data collected. We record the genera Bothrops and Micrurus in all mesoregions of the state. Here, we provide the first record of C. durissus in the Serrana region, supporting the hypothesis of geographic expansion of the species in the state. The crotalic antivenom must not be missing in Médio Paraíba, Centro-Sul Fluminense, and Serrana, where the rattlesnake C. durissus occurs. Bothrops bilineatus and Lachesis muta have historical records presented for the first time herein. However, these species are likely endangered or extinct in the state. There were 7,483 snakebites reported between 2001 and 2019, with an annual average of 393.8 cases. The Bothrops genus is responsible for the majority of accidents. The highest number of cases occurred in the Serrana region, the largest pole of family agriculture in Rio de Janeiro. We improve the identification of venomous snake species, better delimit their distribution, and update the number of cases of snakebites, thus providing greater precision in the attention to this problem in Rio de Janeiro. We emphasize the importance of clinical studies to test using bothropic-crotalic antivenom and heparin in all mesoregions to treat B. jararacussu envenomation; and mechanical ventilation, atropine, and anticholinesterases in the emergency health centers in the Metropolitana and Norte Fluminense regions due to the occurrence of the coral M. lemniscatus in these areas.
Methanolic extract of S. securidaca flowers, leaves, and seeds' antihyperlipidemic effects on high fat diet-induced hyperlipidemia in Wistar rats
Authors: Aldal’in H. , Al-Nadaf A. H. , Awadallah A. , Thiab S. , Bastoni H. M.
Published: October 2023

Abstract Significant risk factors for atherosclerosis include hyperlipidemia and oxidative stress, which together rank as three of the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Securigera securidaca lowers cholesterol levels in diabetic rats' blood. This investigation's objective was to determine how methanolic extracts affected the flowers, leaves, and seeds of plants in rats that were fed a high-fat diet (HFD). Five groups of animals were created (n = 5). A total of 35 days, divided into two intervals, were used for the study. Rats received HFD during the first 15-day interval, while during the second 20-day interval, they also received extracts or the Atorvastatin reference drug. The extract of seeds has a high phenol content as well as DPPH radical antioxidant activity. Extracts were given at a dose of 200 mg/kg; p.o. Methanolic treatment of S. securidaca flowers, leaves, and seeds in HFD-induced hyperlipidemic rats resulted in significant reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDLC, and VLDL-C levels. HDL-C levels increased significantly because of the leaves. While in hyperlipidemic rats, seeds significantly reduced the activities of the enzymes ALT and ALP. The findings showed that, to a certain extent, seeds, flowers, and leaves may have benefits in reducing hyperlipidemia brought on by HFD in terms of lipid profiles and liver function enzymes. The findings of this study indicate a promising application prospect, but more research is needed to determine the exact mechanism of these novel compounds as antihyperlipidemic agents and to clarify their potential combination effect with synthetic drugs such as Atorvastatin. Combinations can reduce the dose of chemical medications required, which lowers the risk of side effects.
Development of a multiplex real-time PCR method for the detection of Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. glycinea and Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens in soybean seeds
Authors: Tarakanov R. , Ignatov A. , Evseev P. , Chebanenko S. , Ignatyeva I. , Miroshnikov K. , Dzhalilov F.
Published: October 2023

Abstract Multiplex real-time PCR with TaqMan® probes has been developed for the simultaneous detection of soybean pathogens Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. glycinea and Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens. The method specificity has been confirmed using 25 strains of target bacteria and 18 strains of other bacteria common to soybean seeds as endophytes. The multiplex real-time PCR developed has been shown to have high sensitivity - a positive result was achieved at 0.01 ng/µl of DNA for both target organisms, and at 100 CFU/ml of bacteria in soybean seed homogenate. The robustness of the multiplex real-time PCR developed has been verified by the detection of the pathogens in 25 commercial seed stocks, in comparison with previously published PCR protocols. In all tests, three seed stocks were positive and 22 were negative. The multiplex real-time PCR can be applied in diagnostic practice for the simultaneous detection of two important pathogens of leguminous plants.
Brazilian Society for Angiology and Vascular Surgery guidelines on abdominal aortic aneurysm
Authors: Mulatti Grace Carvajal , Joviliano Edwaldo Edner , Pereira Adamastor Humberto , Fioranelli Alexandre , Pereira Alexandre Araújo , Brito-Queiroz André , Von Ristow Arno , Freire Lucas Marcelo Dias , Ferreira Marcelo Martins da Volta , Lourenço Marco , De Luccia Nelson , Silveira Pierre Galvagni , Yoshida Ricardo de Alvarenga , Fidelis Ronald José Ribeiro , Boustany Sharbel Mahfuz , Araujo Walter Junior Boim de , Oliveira Julio Cesar Peclat de
Published: October 2023

Abstract The Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, through the Guidelines Project, presents new Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Guidelines, on the subject of care for abdominal aortic aneurysm patients. Its development prioritized descriptive guidelines, using the EMBASE, LILACS, and PubMed databases. References include randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and cohort studies. Quality of evidence was evaluated by a pair of coordinators, aided by the RoB 2 Cochrane tool and the Newcastle Ottawa Scale forms. The subjects include juxtarenal aneurysms, infected aneurysms, and new therapeutic techniques, especially endovascular procedures. The current version of the guidelines include important recommendations for the primary topics involving diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for abdominal aortic aneurysm patients, providing an objective guide for medical practice, based on scientific evidence and widely available throughout Brazil.