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Vecinatati domeniale: casatoria in mediul nobiliar din comitatele Banatului medieval (1300–1450)
Authors: Boldea Ligia
Published: March 2024

Marriage was in the nobiliary environment a familial question they usually didn’t dwell at random upon. Seen as a regulation and formalizing of a certain social status, the institution of marriage was submitted, due to its role and position, to severe rituals and interdictions. To create new alliances, to consolidate the old ones or to set political relations through the means of matrimonial strategies and women operated as a capital obligation for the head of any nobiliary family. After all, joing in marriage was taken along the way for a contract with obligations and rights involving both the couple and the members of the widened family. On the other hand, from a spiritual point of view, matrimony was defined by ecclesiastic statements, as a sacral mystery with moral and religious implications, an unbreakable relation between a man and a woman. A model of the Christian marriage was after conceptualized, placed exclusively under the control of the ecclesiastic authorities, not under that of the secular ones. First of all, nobiliary domenial neighborship created opportunities to matrimonial alliances in order to sanction, consolidate, and secure certain agreements in the case of neighboring noble families. In fact, given the low mobility at that time, marriages were set most frequently in proximity and reflected the nature of some relations of neighborliness.
Concept si identitate in reinterpretarea unui monument de sculptura baroca din Timisoara
Authors: Vlăsceanu Mihaela
Published: March 2024

This article attempts to give new impetus to the research on writing history from monuments as primary sources, especially when written sources are missing or lacking completely as an exercise of documenting a historical period. The case study we are conducting our investigation on is the monument to Trinity (the only one that has a sketch and was often considered a work of G.R. Donner) in Timişoara which is analysed through historical–documentary sources and the interpretative frameworks of the iconography and iconology as parts of the Pietas austriaca phenomenon. Reflecting various identity concepts, the visual propaganda of these types of monuments stands as highly symbolic and having a function of social coagulation through an Enlightened Catholicism. An analysis of the stylistic traits in the manner of shape, interpretation and content, highlight the idea that G.R. Donner could have authored sketches, and the monument to trinity of Timişoara, but it was a disciple of his academic circle in Vienna, that could have authored the monument raised after the plague episode of 1738–1739 in Timişoara. The article answers to why were these monuments used as a projection of Catholic propaganda in public spaces in disseminating the principles of a church that helped political power. Moreover, the discourse becomes productive framework for future exploration situating the monument within a global art historical context and a survey of doctrina imaginis advocated. A stylistic analysis of several certified works of the author highlighted a classicizing late baroque formula as the style of the Banat in the century of the Enlightenment.
General Opinions and Beliefes about the Romanian Roma People’s Religious Confessions during the 1920s and 1930s
Authors: Popescu Daniela
Published: March 2024

Există o multitudine de mituri, legende, stereotipuri și percepţii eronate despre cultura, originea și religia minorităţii rome din România. Unele publicaţii și ziare editate în special în anii 1920 și 1930, cum ar fi Revista de Sociologie Românească, Ilustraţiunea Română, Ziarul Călătoriilor, au publicat unele articole încercând să descrie și să analizeze originile și practicile religioase ale romilor. Studiul de faţă își propune să aducă în atenţie diferitele percepţii și convingeri despre viaţa religioasă a comunităţii rome, identificate cu precădere în presa naţională. Plecând de la istoriografia subiectului și sursele primare ale epocii, articolul își propune să exploreze cum practicile și politicile societale au influenţat viaţa și confesiunile religioase ale comunităţii rome.
Poarta – element al arhitecturii vernaculare banatene
Authors: Dabu Simona Ileana , Balaci Mariana
Published: March 2024

Gates are an important part of the architectural heritage, with a well‑defined role of protection, but which has also been invested with a symbolic charge that should not be neglected. They are a place for discussions with neighbours, a place to meet and part with loved ones at inevitable moments in human life. They are the ones that are sometimes shared with the home. From simple shapes, made from the most accessible materials, to beautifully ornamented ones, solid, brightly colored doors, in harmony with the living space, the gates are elements that contribute to the cultural and social definition of a family and even a community. The gate is an element of private space, but one that facilitates communication and interaction with the rest of the community. The gate and the fence not only delimit two worlds, two types of property, the private and the public, but makes it possible to find a fairly small space (the width of the gate or fence is only a few tens of centimeters) in which the two interact. In the plain villages of Banat, most of the gates and fences are made of tin or iron, but especially in the parts of the villages with a German population we can also find fences and gateposts made of masonry. These are beautifully ornamented and adorned with symbolic elements, generally the tree of life and its derivatives, or other vegetal or animal motifs alongside the geometric ones. The gates and fences that delimit and protect the property and the family in Becicherecul Mic are as old as the house, most of them date from the first half of the 20th century, and some of the owners have taken care of them and repaired them and preserved as close as possible to their original form.
Pregnancies and births in women with previous abdominal myomectomy
Authors: Fagö-Olsen Carsten , Schounborg Lars Øland , Rasmussen Steen , Lidegaard Øjvind
Published: March 2024

Background: Uterine leiomyoma may cause pelvic symptoms and may also interfere with the reproductive desires of many women. Consequently, some women may undergo myomectomy as a fertility sparring method to relieve symptoms or as a method to improve their fertility.
Objective: We aimed to assess pregnancies and deliveries in women with previously myomectomy both in spontaneous pregnancies and with use of assisting reproductive techniques. Also, we aimed to asses if the reproductive prognosis differed between different surgical approaches.
Study design: In this historical cohort study we collected data regarding myomectomies, pregnancies, use of assisting reproductive techniques and births from national health registries. All Danish women were followed from 1996 through 2017.
Results: Of 5.281 women undergoing myomectomy, 97% had one and 3% had two or more myomectomies. Median age at first surgery was 38.5 years (interquartile range 34.1-44.6 years). Of 5.430 myomectomies conducted, 71% were done by laparotomy and 29% by laparoscopy.
Of the 5.281 women treated with myomectomy, 1.586 (30%) became pregnant and 1.145 (22%) gave birth. In the entire cohort of 5.281 women, 1.056 (20%) were treated with assisting reproductive techniques. Of these 1.056 women, 659 (62%) got pregnant and 461 (44%) delivered. Median time from surgery to pregnancy was 1.2 years. Significantly more women became pregnant and gave birth when treated with laparotomy as compared to laparoscopy. However, the effect was only significant for women younger than 30 years or older than 40 years at first surgery.
Conclusion: As the proportion of women attempting pregnancy was unknown, the overall figure of 30% pregnancy rate is a minimum estimate of the real chance of achieving pregnancy after myomectomy.
Dental care for patients with severe intellectual disabilities
Authors: Kiill Letícia Krobel da Cunha , Gomes Sara Martins , Posses Bruno Pereira das , Kill Kleber Borgo , Milleri Daniela Pertel
Published: March 2024

Objective: To present the conduction of a dental treatment case in a patient with severe Intellectual Disability (ID), detailing the procedures performed to demystify impossibilities. Case Details: A 48-year-old female patient, diagnosed with severe ID, ICD 10 F 72, sought dental treatment at a school clinic during the discipline of Supervised Internship for People with Disabilities. The patient needed surgical, endodontic, and restorative interventions. Final considerations: In patients with ID, due to the lack of oral health care skills, and/or inability to receive adequate personal and professional care, sometimes the condition of the oral cavity is complex, in addition, the presence of underlying congenital or developmental anomalies may be related. Tooth decay and periodontal disease are among the secondary conditions that most affect these individuals. The procedures performed on the patient were adapted according to her needs, aiming to deliver a better quality of life and comfort through the improvement of oral health.
Environmental impacts and respiratory effects: Emergence of public policies for global health
Authors: Onofre Márcia Meyrilane de Alencar Aquino , Meirelles Ana Carolina Almeida , Oliveira Nicolly Teixeira de , Alves Sabrina Alaide Amorim , Bezerra Italla Maria Pinheiro
Published: March 2024

The study aimed to analyze environmental impacts and respiratory effects from the perspective of emergency public health policies. This is a theoretical essay of a reflective nature. The proposed reflections were supported by relevant international and national literature. It points to environmental impacts as a challenge in the scope of public health, causing vulnerabilities to diseases, economic and social inequalities, to cause inequities regarding the health condition of a population. It highlights the emergence of public health policies that can expand attention and care for respiratory diseases, to understand health in its broader sense.
Follow-up of a postoperative pregnant woman with low-grade oligodendroglioma
Authors: Rampazzio Elisangela Maria Nicolete , Lopez Fernando Kawaminami , Angelo Maria Clara Berto de , Pereira Lucas Brandão , Novaes Maria Clara França Gregolini , Gonçalves Giovana Gasparoto , Silva Letícia Moelas da , Coluna João Marcelo
Published: March 2024

Central Nervous System (CNS) neoplasms do not usually comprise the epidemiological profile of women of childbearing age, affecting more men in a ratio of 2:1 in the fourth or fifth decade of life. There is no consensus in the literature on risk factors and related family history in relation to the individual's gender, however, some studies suggest a neuroprotection deficit due to the absence of estrogen, which, in women, could be related to the indiscriminate use of hormonal contraceptives alone, such as capsules and/or progesterone injections, since estrogen has been proven to play an important role in the deployment of central nervous system cells. The symptomatology secondary to grade II oligodendrogliomas usually refers to epilepsy and headache, which are accompanied by little improvement to medications. Resolution, in this case, consists of surgical tumor resection and usually has a good prognosis when diagnosed early. In the cases of young women diagnosed with oligodendrogliomas and undergoing a well-disciplined clinical-surgical therapy, family planning is possible and of great importance. They usually have uneventful gestational development and a smooth delivery, as long as they are assisted by a multidisciplinary team. To this end, physicians must take advantage of scientific evidence that supports the use of medications and the choice of imaging method to monitor the evolution of the case. In cases of malignant CNS neoplasia, local chemotherapy may be an option. Surgical reapproach should be considered with great caution and the decision should always prioritize the health of the mother over that of the developing fetus.
Pediatric esophageal stricture after chemical ingestion
Authors: Veloso Amanda Teixeira , Fidélio Cibelly Leite Wanderley , Prado Ellen Caroline Silva , Oliveira Hanne Karoline Lopes , Saraiva Hugo Severo , Milhomem João Victor Braga , Silva Joyce Giovana da , Oliveira Thaysa Renata Jorge , Silva Vitor Fiori Paulo Kopke , Falavigna Vinicius Fernando Pereira
Published: March 2024

Pediatric esophageal stricture following ingestion of chemical substances is a condition that arises from the accidental ingestion of caustic products by children. This ingestion can cause damage to the esophagus, leading to the formation of scars and narrowing of the organ. Diagnosis involves examinations such as endoscopy and radiographs, while treatment may include esophageal dilation and, in some cases, surgical intervention. Regular medical follow-up is essential to monitor development and ensure an effective therapeutic approach, aiming to improve the quality of life for the affected child.
Olympic educational values and meanings assigned by a virtual community: Netnography as an essay for education and media discussion
Authors: Camargo Leonardo Perovano
Published: March 2024

The International Olympic Committee, based on the dissemination of Olympic, Paralympic and educational values of Olympism, becomes an issuer that produces events, rites, competitions, documents, formations, declarations, with the intention of communicating through its codes, a set of values that are a priori taken as positive. The role of the media and the technological potential that this entity has today contributes exponentially, either to organize or to disorganize, the intentions that the original issuer codified. As a research methodology, netnography in a virtual community (QUORA) was used, and as an analysis, Ginzburg's "indiciary paradigm", which has a relationship with semiotics and can be related to the theory of communication and values of sport proposed by Carr. It is concluded that the subjective relationship of the users of the Quora platform allowed the verification of the impossibility of defining an approximately unison perception regarding the values expressed by Olympism and how they reach common sense. Within the analysis of the meanings attributed by the users of the platform, however, it was possible to perceive that the hypothesis of the presence of positive, negative and neutral nuances, defended by Carr, are present in the set of narratives produced in this study.
Navigating through the knowledge of education
Authors: Vendola Maria Cecilia Ciaccio , Fernandes Neide Silva
Published: March 2024

The aging process in the world calls for older adults to be more active and inserted in society. Brazil is currently experiencing this issue of aging in a sudden and accelerated way, requiring education and health professionals to take a more assertive look at the theme of the elderly, involving health education. Current technologies advance exponentially, promoting technological education in health, a new design in health systems, both care and educational, and so that this population can actually benefit from all technological proposals, education for the elderly as well as the use of technological tools is essential. And this implementation of digital in the analog world happens through educational technologies such as Virtual Learning Environments, Internet of Medical Things (IMoT), Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), among others.
Relationship between the perception of aging and life satisfaction in healthy older adults
Authors: Castro Luciane Dihl de , Machado Caroline Ferreira , Filippin Lidiane Isabel
Published: March 2024

Objective: To investigate the association between the perception of aging and life satisfaction in healthy older adults. Method: The sample consisted of 1015 older adults who attended the Active Maturity groups of the Social Service of Commerce of Rio Grande do Sul (SESC/RS), Brazil. The Generalized Anxiety Inventory, Self-Esteem Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, General Health Inventory (GHQ12) and Social Well-Being Scale were used. For data analysis, Pearson's correlation was used to assess the correlation between life satisfaction and the perception of aging. Logistic regression was also performed to assess factors associated with life satisfaction. Results: In general, the elderly had a good perception of health, 88.1% considered it good to excellent. The self-perception of the quality of aging highlighted as good or excellent was 94.6%. It is important to highlight that the elderly with a poor perception of aging were three times more likely to have dissatisfaction with life. As for social support, all elderly people have someone to count on when they need help. Regarding the emotional and psychological aspects, it was found that most of the elderly had anxiety (24.82±2.97); perceived stress (45.24±5.23); social welfare (72.33±0.28); subjective well-being (30.83±3.50;). In addition, most of the elderly practiced physical activity and had lived in the groups for more than 4 years. Conclusion: The elderly had a healthy profile and it was found that the perception of old age has an impact on the satisfaction with the life of the elderly.
Marketing of places and sustainable development in regions of low population density: A look at the south of Brazil, from the perspective of local public managers
Authors: Sparemberger Ariosto , Mueller Airton Adelar , Sparemberger Cristian
Published: March 2024

The present study aimed to analyze the result of a quantitative and descriptive research that was applied to 20 municipalities in the Northwest Frontier Region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The research analyzed the evaluation of mayors regarding the current situation of marketing of places, focused on the infrastructure of cities, through categories of satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction. This study also highlights the strengths and weaknesses of cities. The statistical method of distribution of relative frequencies and the technique of content analysis were used for the analysis and interpretation of the collected data. The results show that there is satisfaction from municipal governments, especially regarding public health and public education. Dissatisfactions are related to air transport, technology and science parks and cycle paths. Agribusiness, industrial and tourist activities are the main potential of the region. The reduction in population and logistical infrastructure are among the main weaknesses, according to the assessment of regional governments.
The Relationship Between Self-efficacy and Intention to Engage in Premarital Sex Among Adolescent Students in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania
Authors: Rushahu Bernadetha , Mbawala Joseph
Published: March 2024

The study examined the relationship between self-efficacy and intention to engage in pre-marital sex among adolescent students in public secondary schools in Tanzania. It employed a quantitative approach guided by correlation design, using structured questionnaires. Three hundred and fifty-seven (357) participants were involved: 172 males and 185 females. The results showed that 61.6% of the respondents had a reasonably high level of self-efficacy, while 70.1% had a lower level of intention to engage in premarital sex. It was also found that there was no statistical relationship between self-efficacy and intention to engage in premarital sex among adolescent students in public secondary schools (p=0.78>0.05). Therefore, the government—through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology—should introduce self-efficacy programmes in the secondary school curriculum, which will help improve moral, social, cognitive and emotional qualities in adolescent students, so that they abstain from any risky sexual behaviours.
Awareness and User Satisfaction With Archival Services At the Archives Management Department (RAMD) in Tanzania
Authors: Mollel Witness Elibariki , Mungwabi Hosea
Published: March 2024

This study assesses the awareness of, and user satisfaction with, archival services that the Records and Archives Management Department (RAMD) provides in Tanzania. It also identifies constraints undermining effective service access. Employing a descriptive research design and a mixed-methods approach, the study collected data from 81 respondents. Of these, four (4) were key informants who participated in interviews, with the remaining 77 taking part in a questionnaire survey. We subjected qualitative data to content analysis and processed quantitative data with the help of the SPSS. Then, Chi-square tests determined the association between the respondents’ awareness of archival services and their demographic characteristics. The study found moderate awareness among the respondents, with gender and education levels varyingly influencing such awareness. On the one hand, the majority of the respondents reported dissatisfaction with RAMD services, particularly the reading room space, service processes, and finding aids. On the other hand, a one-sample test revealed that the respondents were satisfied with record content and customer care. Inadequate ICT infrastructure, reading facilities, material deterioration, and the lack of web-based finding aids emerged as major constraints that contributed to user dissatisfaction. The study results suggest that RAMD should transition to the use of digital platforms (such as websites), as well as use of mass media (like radio and television), to enhance public awareness of RAMD’s services. Moreover, the RAMD should also create a more user-friendly environment, expand the reading room space, train employees, and digitise all the archival materials.
Opportunities and Challenges for Professionalizing Monitoring and Evaluation Practice: A Global Overview and Perspectives
Authors: Kengera Zabron , Mromba Clement
Published: March 2024

Organizations and countries have, in the last one decade or so, been undertaking different efforts and strategies to professionalize monitoring and evaluation as a strategy to improve the quality of its services, and to defend and protect the welfare of commissioners and professionals. This article provides the global trend of professionalization of the field of monitoring and evaluation. The article has generally shown that professionalization of monitoring and evaluation is a necessary strategy for improving the quality of services and products and wider monitoring and evaluation. The adoption of professionalization is determined by a number of factors; and particularly political will, institutionalization, level of maturity of monitoring and evaluation associations and networks, results-based culture, and the maturity of capacity building programmes. Comparatively, North American countries have recorded tremendous achievements in the professionalization of monitoring and evaluation; with Canada reaching the stage of accreditation. Generally in Africa, South Africa, and to a certain extent Ghana, have recorded significant achievements in professionalizing monitoring and evaluation due to the factors just mentioned. In East Africa, the level of monitoring and evaluation professionalization and institutionalization is relatively higher in Uganda and Kenya compared to Tanzania where, despite a few obstacles, there has been a combined effort from the government, TANEA, members of parliament and training institutions to professionalize and institutionalize monitoring and evaluation. Substantial achievement has been made, including -- but not limited to -- improvement of lobbying and support from both the parliament and the president’s office, increased number of short- and long-term training programmes and atheist partial institutionalization of monitoring and evaluation within the government systems.
Efek Media Informasi terhadap Persepsi Apoteker terhadap Risiko Infeksi Covid-19 dan Vaksin Covid-19
Authors: Kusuma Ikhwan Yuda , Ulinnuha Alvin , Pardigantara Awang , Aisya Fitri Bella , Fitriyani Gita
Published: March 2024

Pendahuluan: Media berperan sebagai sumber informasi yang sangat penting untuk mengedukasi masyarakat mengenai COVID-19. Namun karena jumlah sumber informasi yang begitu banyak, sehingga muncul misinformasi atau disinformasi yang membuat masyarakat memperoleh informasi yang salah tentang COVID-19, termasuk terkait vaksinasi.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar efek media informasi terhadap persepsi apoteker tentang risiko infeksi COVID-19 dan vaksin COVID-19.
Metode: Studi cross-sectional, berdasarkan kuesioner yang dilaporkan sendiri. Kuesioner dikembangkan pada platform berbasis web dan undangan dikirim kepada apoteker Kabupaten Banyumas untuk berpartisipasi dalam penelitian menggunakan aplikasi media sosial.
Hasil: Sebanyak 54 responden berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kuesioner persepsi apoteker terhadap  peran media tentang COVID-19 dan Vaksin COVID-19, persepsi apoteker terhadap risiko infeksi COVID-19 persepsi apoteker terhadap vaksin COVID-19 memiliki r hitung pada kisaran > 0,632 artinya item pertanyaan pada kuesioner tersebut telah memenuhi uji validasi dan dinyatakan valid. Pada uji reliabilitas memiliki nilai r hitung > 0,632 artinya data tersebut reliabel.
Kesimpulan: Persepsi apoteker terhadap peran media informasi tentang COVID-19 memiliki presentase berkisar antara 88,8% hingga 94,5%, sementara persepsi mereka terhadap risiko infeksi COVID-19 memiliki presentase rentang 77,7% hingga 100%.Hasil ini mengindikasikan perlunya penelitian lanjutan untuk memahami faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi variasi persepsi apoteker, guna meningkatkan efektivitas strategi komunikasi terkait COVID-19 dan vaksinasi.
Pemanfaatan Ekstrak Umbi Bit Merah (Beta vulgaris L) Sebagai Zat Warna Pada Sediaan Kosmetik Blush On
Authors: Mahmuda Alya Sofia , Nawangsari Desy , Febriana Dina
Published: March 2024

Pendahuluan: Kosmetik merupakan salah kebutuhan yang dibutuhkan oleh kaum wanita, kosmetik juga digunakan pada area bagian luar tubuh manusia yang memiliki fungsi utama untuk memberikan kesan harum, bersih dan dapat mengubah penampilan atau dapat memperbaiki serta melindungi tubuh. Perona pipi adalah kosmetik dekoratif yang biasa digunakan untuk memberikan kesan segar, memiliki warna yang merona sehingga menimbulkan kesan estetika pada wajah.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kandungan senyawa dalam umbi bit merah yang dapat memberikan zat warna dan evaluasi sifat fisik pada sediaan kosmetik perona pipi
Metode: pada penelitian ini digunakan metode eksperimental dengan melakukan pembuatan simplisia umbi bit merah, lalu dilakukan remaserasi selama 3 hari dengan menggunakan etanol 95% dan ekstrak cair diuapkan menggunakan alat bantu evaporator kemudian ekstrak cair dikentalkan menggunakan waterbath. Hasil ekstrak kental kemudian dilakukan pembuatan sediaan perona pipi. Dilakukan uji organoleptik, uji homogenitas, uji pH dan uji daya oles pada sediaan perona pipi.
Hasil : Hasil dari uji organoleptik, uji homogenitas, uji pH dan uji daya oles didapatkan bahwa sediaan perona pipi ekstrak umbi bit merah memiliki warna merah dan merah muda, perona pipi memiliki nilai homogenitas yang baik (Homogen), memiliki daya oles yang baik dan memiliki nilai pH sesuai dengan rentang pH fisiologis kulit.
Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa ekstrak etanol umbi bit merah memiliki zat warna merah-ungu dengan nama zat warna yang dimiliki yaitu betasianin.
TÉCNICA DE ABOMASOTOMÍA PARA LA EXTRACCIÓN DE Haemonchus contortus EN CABRAS VIVAS
Authors: Velazquez-Delgado Perla Ivette , Gutierrez-Blanco Eduardo , Torres-Acosta Juan Felipe de Jesús , Sandoval-Castro Carlos Alfredo , Torres-Fajardo Rafael Arturo , Ortega-Pacheco Antonio
Published: March 2024

Background: Goats are increasingly being used as surgical models in animal experiments. Some ruminant parasitological studies require collecting adult nematodes directly from the abomasum of donor animals. A methodology to collect those adult worms in vivo could avoid the unnecessary sacrifice of donor animals. Objective: To describe an abomasotomy technique to obtain adult Haemonchus contortus from live goats and evaluate the immediate post-surgical recovery time. Methodology: Nine worm-free adult goats were infected with 6000 H. contortus L3. The monospecific infection was confirmed on day 28 post-infection. The anesthetic procedure included fentanyl (10 μg * kg BW-1 load dose (LD) and 10 μg * kg BW-1 hour in constant-rate-infusion (CRI), lidocaine (2 mg * kg LD-1 and 50 μg * kg BW-1 minute CRI), ketamine (1.5 mg * kg-1 and 50 μg * kg BW-1 min CRI) and propofol (4 mg * kg LD-1 and 0.4 mg * kg BW-1 min CRI). The surgical protocol consisted of eight “surgical time-points”. Purposeful animal movement in response to surgical stimulation, or any changes in the autonomic response (> 20% from baseline values of HR and arterial blood pressure (SAP, MAP, and DAP)) were used as criteria to identify trans-surgical nociception. Post-surgical pain was evaluated once daily with the wound healing evaluation. Results: The surgical protocol lasted 1 h, allowing the recovery of adult H. contortus from live goats. The anesthetic protocol successfully controlled trans-surgical pain, with only two animals crossing the HR threshold (>20%) from T2 to T6. Post-surgical recovery (“time to extubation” and “time to standing”) was achieved before 1 h, while animals consumed water after only 4 h post-surgery. Goats did not require rescue analgesia, and suture withdrawal was achieved 7 days post-surgery without complications. Impications: The abomasotomy technique here described can be used for parasitological studies in small ruminants when the collection of nematodes is required from live animals. Conclusions:  The anesthetic and surgical protocol here described is a viable and rapid alternative for the collection of nematodes from the abomasum of live goats with minimal pain and rapid postsurgical recovery.   
PRODUCCIÓN Y ESTIMACIÓN DE LA EMISIÓN DE METANO DE VACAS ALIMENTADAS CON CEREALES DE GRANO PEQUEÑO EN EL ALTIPLANO CENTRAL DE MÉXICO
Authors: Vega-García Jesús Israel , López González Felipe , Morales-Almaraz Ernesto , Arriaga-Jordán Carlos Manuel
Published: March 2024

Background: Given the demand for meat and milk, it is necessary to increase the productivity of ruminant animals, nevertheless livestock also contributes to climate change due to annual methane (CH4) emissions, having a detrimental effect on the atmosphere, due to its effect greenhouse and also represents a loss of dietary energy for ruminant animals. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the nutritional quality in vitro, as well as the production and estimation of methane of small grain cereals in small-scale milk production systems, through two experiments. Methodology: In experiment 1, twelve dairy cows were compared through continuous grazing (6 h/d) in a 3x3 Latin square design, replicated three times with three 14-d experimental periods and three small-grain cereals: rye (Secale cereale) (CEN), wheat (Triticum aestivum) (TRG) and triticale (Triticosecale Witt.) (TRT), in addition the cows were supplemented with 4.5 kg DM/cow/d of commercial concentrate. In experiment 2, six cows grazing continuously (8 h/d) on a kikuyu grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) pasture were used in a double reversible design with the inclusion of 10 kg DM of rye silage (ECE) or rye silage. triticale (ETR), in addition the cows were supplemented with 3.6 kg DM/cow/d of commercial concentrate; this experiment also had three 14-d experimental periods. Forage (for chemical composition) and milk samples were taken at the end of each experimental period. Results: In experiment 1, the nutritional composition presented a high quality (mean of 145 and 740 g/kg DM, for CP and IVDMD, respectively), on the other hand, for experiment 2 the quality was medium-low (mean of 76 and 653 g/kg DM, for CP and IVDMD, respectively) regarding the fermentation parameters obtained through the in vitro gas production technique, as well as the methane production of the forages and the estimation of enteric CH4 production. No significant differences (P>0.05) were detected between the evaluated treatments. Implications: The results of this work provide information on the role that small grain cereals can play in methane emissions, in these production systems according to their nutritional value. Conclusions: in Experiment 1, it is concluded that rye, wheat and triticale are viable options to obtain medium-quality forage suitable for grazing, presenting enteric methane emissions, as well as moderate emission intensity, similar to those produced by quality pasture grazing. Regarding Experiment 2, both rye silage and triticale silage are presented as options to be used in these milk production systems in winter, without greatly increasing enteric methane emissions.
SUSTENTABILIDAD DE LAS UNIDADES PRODUCTIVAS AGRÍCOLAS EN LA CORDILLERA OCCIDENTAL DE LOS ANDES ECUATORIANOS
Authors: Jacome Emerson Javier , García Mora Víctor Mario , Mogro Cepeda Yenson Vinicio , Ilbay Yupa Mercy Lucila
Published: March 2024

Background: In this research, the sustainability of the productive systems of the parish of El Tingo La Esperanza, Ecuador was evaluated to make a diagnosis considering 25 sustainability indicators corresponding to the social, economic and environmental dimensions. Objective: To evaluate sustainability in the different groups of agricultural production units (APU). Methodology: Structured interviews were conducted with 109 producers of the Agricultural Production Unit (APU) to determine indicators of sustainability and clustering of APU using Ward's method. Subsequently, the sustainability attributes were determined in each group to calculate the General Sustainability Index (IGS); and finally, the influence of the attributes in each APU group was analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Results: There is a high variability among the sector's production systems, represented by 5 groups of APU. Sustainability applying 25 indicators allowed us to observe that there is weak sustainability in the sector in all dimensions, especially in the environmental dimension. The evaluation of the General Sustainability Index (GSI) shows that APU1 are sustainable and resilient, while in APU2 sustainability is affected by difficulties in the production system, APU 3, 4 and 5 have very low sustainability values; especially the APU3 which lives in critical conditions; in the same way, the PCA shows that APU3 is not associated with any sustainability attribute. Implication: The producers of El Tingo La Esperanza parish especially those belonging to APU 3, 4 and 5, require special attention in improving their diversity, productivity and association capacity to improve their quality of life and therefore their sustainability. Conclusion: To design an effective strategy for the development of the parish, the diversity of the APU, their sustainability and critical points must be taken into account.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND IN VITRO ORGANIC MATTER DIGESTIBILITY OF MAJOR FEED RESOURCES IN SOUTH WESTERN ETHIOPIA
Authors: Tessema Tamene Tadesse , Nurfeta Ajebu , Tolera Adugna
Published: March 2024

Background: Green fodder followed by crop residue, agro-industrial by-products and non-conventional feeds make a large contribution to livestock feeding in Ethiopia. Objective: To identify and estimate chemical composition of major feed resources in south western Ethiopia. Methodology: The study was conducted in the highland, midland and lowlands of south western Ethiopia. A total of 26 indigenous browse and 12 grass species, 3 crop residues, 3 cereal grain mill by-products and 8 non-conventional feeds (2 local brewery by-products, 6 enset, vegetable and fruit by-product) were identified for this study. Triplicate feed samples were collected and assessed for nutrient analysis. Results: Crop residues in highlands and, natural pasture followed by crop residues and browses in midland and lowland agro-ecologies were the dominant feed resources. Most browse species, few indigenous grass species, Colocasia esculenta L., Enset ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesem, Ipomoea batatas L. leaves, and local brewery by-products possessed crude protein (CP) content >110 g kg−1 dry matter (DM). Conversely, CP concentration of Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Benth. and Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baill. across all agro-ecologies, crop residues, grass species in the lowlands, sugar cane leaf, banana peel and cereal grain screenings was <110 g kg−1 DM. Crop residues, Ipomoea batatas L. vine, sugar cane leaf, all grass species except Molinia caerulea L., Setaria verticillata L., Stephania abyssinica (Dill. & A. Rich.) Walp, Paspalum fimbriatum Kunth, have shown neutral detergent fiber value >550 g kg−1 DM. All the tested feed resources but, Ricinus communis L., Acacia oerfota (Forssk.) Schweinf., Rhus natalensis Krauss and Balanites aegyptiaca L. possessed <650 g kg−1 DM in-vitro digestibility. Implications: The present study contributes to the understanding of the browse species, vegetable and local beverage by-products in south western Ethiopia and could be considered as potential source of feed especially during the dry periods. Conclusion: The browse species as well as vegetable and local beverage by-products in south western Ethiopia can be used as potential complementary to poor quality crop residues and most grass species that are prominent in the region. 

 
MỘT SỐ PHẦN MỀM TRUYỀN HÌNH TRỰC TUYẾN CÓ THỂ SỬ DỤNG TRONG DẠY HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ
Authors: Tăng Bá Hoàng  , Trần Minh Tuấn  , Vũ Thanh Yến
Published: March 2024

Bài viết trình bày khái niệm chung về đào tạo từ xa ứng dụng công nghệ, nêu một số phương pháp dạy học ngoại ngữ, yếu tố kỹ thuật ảnh hưởng tới việc triển khai một chương trình đào tạo có ứng dụng công nghệ thông tin và truyền thông; việc sử dụng các ứng dụng truyền hình trực tuyến hỗ trợ dạy học ngoại ngữ. Đồng thời, bài viết cũng gợi ý, giới thiệu một số ứng dụng truyền hình trực tuyến hỗ trợ dạy học ngoại ngữ hiện tại đang là các công cụ phổ thông, đa phần là miễn phí, có thể áp dụng vào việc dạy-học ngoại ngữ trong các cơ sở đào tạo ngoại ngữ tại Việt Nam.
PHÂN TÍCH LỖI PHÁT ÂM TIẾNG ANH: TRƯỜNG HỢP SINH VIÊN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC ĐỒNG NAI
Authors: Lê Thanh Hòa
Published: March 2024

Khi học tiếng Anh, học viên Việt Nam thường mắc lỗi do hai ngôn ngữ có nhiều sự khác biệt quan trọng ở nhiều khía cạnh. Tuy nhiên trong bài viết này chúng tôi chỉ quan tâm đến những lỗi phát âm tiếng Anh. Trước hết dựa vào những kết quả của một nghiên cứu thực nghiệm, chúng tôi sẽ trình bày các kiểu lỗi phát âm đoạn tính điển hình mà sinh viên chuyên ngữ ngành sư phạm tiếng Anh tại Trường Đại học Đồng Nai thường mắc. Sau đó chúng tôi sẽ đề xuất một số phương pháp luyện tập giúp sinh viên khắc phục những kiểu lỗi này.
A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF CAREER CHANGE: HOW A FORMER EFL TEACHER BECAME A VIRAL SKETCH ARTIST
Authors: Trần Thị Long  , Mai Ngọc Khôi
Published: March 2024

This article presents the results of a study on the experience of one participant, a former teacher of English, who transformed herself into a viral sketch artist. The study was part of a larger research project that explored the factors influencing the career-change decision-making process, which collected data from a sample of 10 alumni in two years. The article reveals that further attention is paid to supporting teachers, especially the less-experienced ones, at their workplace. Some recommendations and strategies for mitigating teacher burnout are also provided. Furthermore, the findings suggest that in addition to providing professional knowledge and developing specific skill sets, tertiary education should nurture a growth mindset, life-long learning habits and skills, and resilience. In this way, a tertiary education can build a strong foundation, capable of launching students into success after graduation.
An Empirical Study on the Impact of Incentive Factors on the Teachers’ Performance among Private Higher Institution in China
Authors: Shansan Wu
Published: March 2024

This empirical study delves into the intricate relationship between incentive factors and the performance of teachers within the realm of private higher education institutions in China. With the rapid expansion of the private higher education sector in China, understanding the mechanisms that drive teacher performance becomes imperative for sustaining educational quality and institutional competitiveness. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research integrates quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to capture a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted dynamics at play. The quantitative phase involves administering structured questionnaires to a representative sample of teachers across various private higher institutions in China, while the qualitative phase entails in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including administrators and educators. The study evaluates a range of incentive factors, encompassing financial rewards, professional development opportunities, recognition, and job satisfaction, among others. Through statistical analyses and thematic coding, the research aims to identify the most influential incentive factors and their differential impacts on teachers' performance indicators such as teaching effectiveness, research productivity, and overall job satisfaction. Preliminary findings suggest that while financial incentives remain a significant motivator for teachers, non-monetary factors such as opportunities for professional growth and recognition also play a pivotal role in enhancing performance and job satisfaction. Moreover, the study uncovers nuanced variations in the perceived effectiveness of incentive mechanisms across different demographic and institutional contexts. By shedding light on the intricate interplay between incentive factors and teachers' performance, this study provides valuable insights for private higher education institutions in China to formulate evidence-based strategies for optimizing faculty motivation, productivity, and overall institutional effectiveness. The implications of these findings extend beyond the confines of academia, offering policymakers and educational stakeholders actionable recommendations to foster a conducive environment for teaching excellence and innovation in the private higher education sector.
Experimental Modelling of Helical Piles Subjected to Axial Loading
Authors: Bilal Hazrat , Alam Muhammad , Sarir Muhammad , Khan Abdul Hameed , Safdar Muhammad , Qureshi Hamza Ahmad
Published: March 2024

In the construction sector, axial loads have traditionally been supported by piles. There hasn't been sufficient comparative study related to the economics and viability aspects of conventional and helical piles up to this point in natural soil condition. The current study was conducted to test the behavior of helical piles subjected to axial loading and the results were compared with the conventional pile counterpart. For this, a total of eighteen experiments were performed with varying number of helical piles either single or multi helical piles in a raft. Helical piles were penetrated into ground, vertical load of 512 kg was applied and the settlements were recorded with the gauges installed. The reduction in settlement was found to increase due to increasing the number of piles, inter distance between the piles and increasing the number of helices. Nine double helical piles were observed to reduce settlement by 80.5% when compared to nine conventional piles. Due to the smaller number of piles needed to support the applied axial load when employing helical piles as opposed to conventional piles, the cost was greatly lowered.
Implementasi Five Moment Hand Hygiene Pada Perawat Di Ruang Rawat Medikal Bedah Rumah Sakit Santa Elisabeth Medan
Authors: Cindy Clara Sinaga  , Lili Suryani Tumanggor  , Samfriati Sinurat
Published: March 2024

The prevalence of nosocomial infections worldwide has become a serious concern for healthcare professionals, especially in hospitals. One contributing factor is the inadequate implementation of the five moments hand hygiene in handwashing procedures that do not conform to operational procedure standards. The aim of this research is to determine how the implementation of the five moments hand hygiene among nurses in the surgical medical care ward at Santa Elisabeth Hospital in Medan. This study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional approach, employing observation sheets. The sample size included 30 nurses in the Surgical Medical Care Ward at Santa Elisabeth Hospital in Medan, using total sampling technique. The measurement tool was an observation sheet, and the data analysis employed univariate analysis. The research findings revealed that, in the first moment before patient contact, 56.7% of nurses did not adhere to the practice, while 43.3% did. In the second moment, before aseptic procedures, 56.7% of nurses did not comply, and 43.3% did. In the third moment, after exposure to patient body fluids, all nurses (100%) adhered to the practice. In the fourth moment, after patient contact, all nurses (100%) complied. In the fifth moment, after contact with the patient's environment, all nurses (100%) followed the practice. It is hoped that nurses can consistently implement the five moments hand hygiene to prevent disease transmission and nosocomial infections, fostering a habit of incorporating these practices into nosocomial infection prevention.
Efektifitas Manajemen Keuangan UMKM Di Kota Palangka Raya Sebagai Strategi Pada Masa New Normal Covid-19
Authors: Nanda Melya , Ompusunggu Dicky Perwira
Published: March 2024

Efikasi pengelolaan keuangan UMKM Kota Palangka Raya sebagai teknik menghadapi fase New Normal COVID-19 dibahas dalam artikel ini. Mencari tahu bagaimana UMKM di Kota Palangka Raya mengelola keuangannya di masa pandemi dan bagaimana dampaknya terhadap kinerja perusahaan menjadi tujuan penelitian ini. Wawancara langsung dengan tiga responden—pemilik UMKM dan manajer keuangan mereka—merupakan metodologi penelitian yang digunakan. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa UMKM di Kota Palangka Raya menerapkan berbagai teknik manajemen keuangan, termasuk pengurangan biaya dan peningkatan efisiensi operasional. Manajemen keuangan yang efektif dapat mendukung UMKM untuk terus beroperasi dan mungkin meningkatkan kinerja perusahaan mereka selama fase Normal Baru COVID-19. Singkatnya, manajemen keuangan yang baik sangat penting untuk memastikan kelangsungan hidup UMKM dalam menghadapi pandemi.
Implementasi Faktor Produksi Dalam Perspektif Islam (Studi: Zuhro Bakery Perbaungan)
Authors: Sabbrina Aura , Lubis Rasikah Firjatullah , Amelia Rizqa
Published: March 2024

Home industri adalah bentuk skala kecil yang bergerak dalam bidang industri yang dilakukan oleh pengusaha kecil dimana memanfaatkan lokasi produksi yang dekat dengan rumah sebagai pusat produksi, pemasaran produk dan administrasi secara bersamaan. Home industri Zuhro Bakery ini adalah kegiatan produksi yang menghasilkan produk roti dengan menggunakan sumber daya dalam transformasi bahan mentah dan tenaga kerja untuk menciptakan produk roti yang berkualitas dan terciptanya lingkungan kerja yang baik. Sebagai industry yang mengandalkan modal, ketersediaan bahan baku ( mentah ) yang berkualitas, dan tenaga kerja yang   memiliki keahlian dibidangnya masing–masing yang sesuai dengan prosedur kegiatan produksi dalam perspektif ekonomi islam. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi faktor produksi industri pada home industry zuhro bakery perbaungan Kab. Serdang Bedagai dalam perspektif islam. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kulitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor produksi zuhro bakery perbaungan kab. Serdang bedagai sudah menerapkan dengan baik dalam penerapan faktor sumber daya alam (bahan baku), sumber daya manusia, dan modal apakah sudah sesuai dalam syariat ekonomi islam.