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Metoclopramide-induced oculogygyric crisis: Report of three cases
Authors: AKPINAR Çetin Kürşad , AYGÜN Dursun
Published: August 2023

Metoclopramide is a dopamine (D2) receptor blocker, which is widely used in emergency departments (EDs) in the treatment of patients with nausea and emesis. The primary side effect is acute extrapyramidal reactions requiring acute intervention. Acute dystonic reaction incidence is 0.5-1% in children while incidence in young adults and elders is 25%. Oculogyric crisis is an acute dystonic reaction of the ocular muscles characterized by bilateral dystonic elevation of visual gaze lasting from seconds to hours. There have been few published cases on oculogyric crisis in general. This reaction is most commonly explained as an adverse reaction to drugs such as antiemetics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, antiepileptics, and antimalarials. It is important to be able to recognize this ocular side effect because, without a thorough patient history, symptoms can be confused with other diseases (such as versive seizures, encephalopathy). In this paper, we report three cases of oculogyric crisis induced by metoclopramide.
Introducción a la estructura ecológica principal del Distrito Capital y su región ambiental: Conceptos fundamentales, ordenamiento territorial e instrumentos jurídicos
Authors: Vargas-Fonseca Alan David , Borja-Cuadros Odilia Margarita , Cristiano-Mendivelso Julián Felipe
Published: August 2023

El Distrito Capital, como entidad territorial localizada en el centro de la Sábana de Bogota, tiene la responsabilidad política y administrativa de liderar la sostenibilidad ambiental y articularse con la Corporación Autónoma Regional de Cundinamarca (CAR) con miras a preservar la estructura ecológica del territorio y propiciar usos sostenibles del suelo (urbano y rural). Para ello existe un conjunto de herramientas e instrumentos administrativos contemplados en el Plan de Ordenamiento Territorial (POT) del Distrito Capital que todos los ciudadanos deberían conocer y usar para proteger los ecosistemas de la sabana de Bogota y los derechos humanos asociados con la sostenibilidad ambiental. El objetivo de esta publicación es contribuir a la divulgación de dichas herramientas, mediante conceptualización y síntesis de la información jurídica relevante sobre la materia. Para lograr este propósito, este libro está estructurado en dos partes, la primera plantea una contextualización teórica e historia sobre el ordenamiento territorial en Bogotá y la segunda parte presenta los principales conceptos de la estructura ecológica principal siguiendo el articulado del POT de Bogotá - Decreto Distrital 555 de 2021.
Fatores explicativos do desempenho escolar entre estudantes brasileiros
Authors: Machado Flávia Fernanda da Silva , Da Cunha Marina Silva , Borchers Juliane
Published: August 2023

Este estudo investiga o desempenho escolar dos estudantes dos 5º e 9º anos do ensino fundamental e 3a série do ensino médio e as diferenças entre as disciplinas de Português e Matemática. Busca-se identificar seus principais determinantes, considerando características pessoais e ambientais dos alunos e aspectos da escola, com base nas informações do SAEB para o ano de 2015. Os resultados indicaram que variáveis como reprovação, defasagem escolar, renda e cor da pele têm impacto expressivo sobre a proficiência. Além disso, as variáveis relacionadas à escola, como sua natureza privada, experiência do diretor e grau de violência na escola, também apresentam influência sobre o desempenho. Observou-se ainda que o desempenho escolar dos alunos de escolas públicas é inferior ao de escolas privadas e que as notas da proficiência em Português se mostraram menores que as de Matemática. É importante ressaltar que o percentual de alunos não brancos que chegam a 3ª série do ensino médio é menor do que aqueles que estão nas turmas de 5º ano. Isso acontece também com alunos de um nível socioeconômico baixo, o que indica uma desigualdade entre a população branca e não branca no acesso à educação. Assim, os resultados deste trabalho confirmam que as desigualdades ainda persistem na distribuição do desempenho escolar de crianças e jovens brasileiros, sendo que o nível socioeconômico da família, natureza da escola, pública ou privada e as reprovações estão entre os principais determinantes das diferenças observadas.
Aplicação da análise envoltória de dados para avaliação de eficiência institucional em uma instituição federal de ensino superior
Authors: Teixeira Miguel Paiva , Ferreira Márcio Antônio Couto , Sousa Lucas Vitor de Carvalho , Medeiros Rafael Lima , Craveiro Joaquim Maciel da Costa
Published: August 2023

Diante dos constantes cortes de orçamento sofridos pelas Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior (IFES), garantir a excelência e padronização dos seus serviços para a comunidade acadêmica está cada vez mais difícil. Avaliar a eficiência efetiva dos cursos de graduação da instituição, com as mais variadas especificidades, auxiliará na distribuição de recursos e tomadas de decisão dos gestores públicos. Assim, essa pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar a eficiência dos cursos de graduação de determinada IFES. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva de natureza quantitativa e documental. Para o cálculo da eficiência dos cursos de graduação adotou-se a metodologia não paramétrica Análise Envoltória de Dados (DEA) orientada a resultados e com retornos variáveis de escala (DEA-BCC), a qual permite que sejam a avaliados além da eficiência, os pesos das variáveis, alvos e benchmarks das DMUs. Diante dos resultados apurados, conclui-se que, dentre os 75 cursos analisados, apenas 25 (33,3%) foram considerados eficientes pela eficiência padrão, e que 50 deles (66,7%) foram avaliados como ineficientes, quando se avaliou pela eficiência composta apenas 17 (22,7%) foram considerados com eficiência acima de 80%. Para as instituições consideradas menos eficientes determinou-se as instituições benchmark de eficiência e seus respectivos indicadores de qualidade para que possam ser considerados na gestão da instituição.
Transtorno de picacismo: um relato de caso
Authors: Pedro Edinês Carolina , Mantey Ana Luiza Rauber , Do Nascimento Johnny Régis Rigodanzo , Holz Laura , Reis Mariana Medeiros , Culau Mariana Vieira , Rodrigues Tanise Schorn
Published: August 2023

O transtorno de PICA, ou Picacismo, é definido hodiernamente como o ato de ingerir substâncias não nutritivas.1 Seu significado ainda pode ser expandido, abrangendo também a ingestão em grandes quantidades, de forma compulsiva. Relatado desde os tempos de Aristóteles e Hipócrates, o transtorno não possui etiologia definida. Pelo contrário, parece estar relacionado com fatores ambientais, psicológicos, culturais, biológicos e comportamentais. A dificuldade em se abordar o tema advém tanto do pouco que se sabe acerca de sua etiologia, quanto da carência de dados sobre prevalência, já que este é um tema que raramente surge em uma anamnese.
O papel do Parque Estadual do Utinga como meio de promover a educação ambiental
Authors: Oliveira Victor Cesar da Silva , Santos Lucas Lázaro Cirineu , Gil Júlia Lôbo Ribeiro Anciotti , Torres Leandro Marques , Da Silva Lucas Viana Vieira , Da Silva Jessica Sueli Pereira , Cavalcante Natália Patrícia Fernandes , Ferreira Gracialda Costa
Published: August 2023

As Unidades de Conservação (UC’s) são áreas de suma importância pelas inúmeras funções que beneficiam a sociedade, e têm como intuito assegurar o uso sustentável dos recursos naturais. Com este enfoque, o objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar a percepção socioambiental da população que frequenta o Parque Estadual do Utinga (PEUt) e da população que vive no seu entorno, afim de compreender o papel dessa unidade de conservação como meio de promover a educação ambiental. Para traçar o perfil dos entrevistados e a compreensão dos mesmos sobre a importância do PEUt e da educação ambiental, foi aplicado um questionário com 17 perguntas. No total foram aplicados 100 questionários, 50 para os visitantes do parque e 50 para os moradores que vivem no entorno. Os resultados indicaram que a revitalização do parque trouxe diversos benefícios para o turismo da cidade de Belém e, fortaleceu a conscientização ambiental por parte dos moradores do entorno da área.
Optimización económica en la generación de los desechos orgánicos e inorgánicos en el cantón Portoviejo
Authors: Briones-Bravo María Jazmín , Castro-Piguave Carlos Alberto
Published: August 2023

La investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar las gestiones realizadas para la optimización económica en la generación de desechos orgánicos e inorgánicos generados en el cantón Portoviejo. La metodología se enmarca en paradigma pragmático con un nivel de estudio de tipo cualitativo y cuantitativo, se aplicó el método estadístico para realizar la tabulación y análisis de los datos; en el nivel empírico se aplicó el método de encuesta y entrevista, considerándose un cuestionario de preguntas dirigida a la población de la ciudad de Portoviejo. La población considerada fue de 238.430 habitantes del cantón Portoviejo, aplicando la fórmula de Larry Murray de la cual se obtuvo una muestra de 398 personas. Los resultados denotan deficiencias en el tratamiento de los desechos orgánicos e inorgánicos para la optimización económica en el cantón Portoviejo. A partir de los datos revelados a modo de conclusión, se determinó la necesidad de seleccionar un Modelo de Gestión Integral para los procesos de clasificación, tratamiento y recuperación de los residuos sólidos debido a que, los habitantes no dan el manejo final adecuado a los desechos y no los  aprovechan para ser reciclados  y reutilizados; por ello, existe la necesidad de aplicar las políticas, crear proyectos de optimización económica que ayuden a mejorar el estilo de vida las familias que se dedican a la recolección de desechos.
Management of tibial diaphyseal fractures with linear external skeletal fixators using carbon connecting rods in dogs
Authors: PHANEENDRA M S S V , LAKSHMI N DHANA , PRASAD V DEVI , RAJU N K B
Published: August 2023

Dogs (12) with unstable tibial diaphyseal fractures, selected for this study, were stabilized with bilateral uniplanar Type II external skeletal fixators using stainless steel positive profile centrally threaded transfixation full pins, 2- way AO clamps and indigenously designed carbon fiber rods. Clinical lameness evaluation and radiographic evaluation for fixator stability, fragment alignment and callus formation were studied. Post-operatively, no breakage or bending of the carbon fiber rods was seen throughout the fixation period. Fixator staged disassembly and complete removal was done on an average 4–9 weeks in all cases which showed grade I lameness after removal. Complications like pin tract infection, wound at suture site due to wound dehiscence and wound at pin-skin interface were seen, which subsided later without any affect on bone healing. Lameness grading, pain score and radiographic evaluation of healing were estimated in all the cases throughout the fixation period. ESF using carbon fiber connecting rod appears as a practicable method for repair of tibial diaphyseal fractures with minimum risk of fixator destabilization. Fixator staged disassembly at 4 weeks accelerated bone healing and promoted earlier limb function.
Effect of glutathione on the quality of frozen buck semen
Authors: HAZARIKA S B , BHUYAN D , DEKA B C , SINHA S , BISWAS R K , DUTTA D J , DAS A , BORAH P , DEWRY R K
Published: August 2023

Ejaculates (30) collected twice weekly from five Beetal bucks were used to study the effect of addition of 0 (control), 4 mM, 6 mM and 8 mM glutathione on the quality of frozen Beetal buck semen by split sample technique. After removal of seminal plasma, the semen was primarily extended with Tris extender (1: 5) considering the volume of semen prior to removal of seminal plasma and then split into 4 parts and finally extended with equal volume of Tris extender that rose the extension rate to 1: 10. The mean percentage of sperm motility, live sperm, live intact acrosome, HOST-reacted sperm was significantly higher in Tris extender containing 4 mM glutathione than that containing 6 mM, 8 mM glutathione and control. The release of ALT and AST from post-thaw spermatozoa was also the lowest in semen containing 4mM concentration of glutathione. Based on post-thaw sperm motility, live sperm, live intact acrosome, HOST-reacted sperm, and ALT and AST release, addition of 4 mM glutathione in Tris extender was superior to 6 mM, 8 mM and 0 mM (control). It was concluded that glutathione at 4 mM could be used as an antioxidant in Tris for cryopreservation of Beetal buck semen which could provide a better environment in protecting the functional capacity of spermatozoa.
Genetic parameters for Kleiber ratio and its relation to other body weight traits in Nilagiri and Sandyno sheep
Authors: VENKATARAMANAN R , SUBRAMANIAN A , SIVASELVAM S N , SIVAKUMAR T , SREEKUMAR C
Published: August 2023

Kleiber ratio (KR) is an indicator of growth efficiency irrespective of body size. The trait was recommended as an efficient indirect selection criterion. The present study was done to estimate genetic parameters for KR and explore the possibility of its use as a selection criterion in Nilagiri and Sandyno sheep. KR for the pre-weaning (birth to 3-months) and post-weaning (3– 6, 6–9, 9–12 and 3–12 months) periods was studied. Pre-weaning KR was much higher than post-weaning KR in both the breeds. The mean pre-weaning KR for Nilagiri and Sandyno sheep was 14.37 and 14.52, respectively. All the post-weaning KR values were less than six. Animal model including or ignoring maternal effects was used to obtain REML estimates of (co)variances. The best model was chosen based on log-likelihood ratio test. Maternal effects and inbreeding were not significant for KR at any of the age intervals. Moderate estimates of heritability were obtained for pre-weaning KR in both the breeds. Among the post-weaning KR, the age interval from 3–6 months and 3–12 months showed moderate values in Nilagiri sheep. Post-weaning KR for Sandyno sheep showed negligible to low heritability estimates. The maximum heritability of 0.143 was for KR 3–6 months in Nilagiri sheep. In Nilagiri sheep, genetic correlation between pre-weaning KR and body weight traits ranged from 0.634 to 0.875. Similarly, in Sandyno sheep, the values ranged from 0.883 to 0.959. Thus pre-weaning KR could be used as a criterion for indirect selection to improve important body weight traits.
Effect of supplementation of amino acid chelate of Zn, Cu, Mn and Co heptagluconate on performance of Barbari goat kids
Authors: CHAUDHARY U B , TRIPATHI M K , TRIPATHI PRABHAT , DUTTA T K , GUPTA BHAVNA , SIROHI H V
Published: August 2023

Male Barbari kids (56), 7 to 8 months of age and weighing19.2± 2.9 kg were randomly divided into 4 equal groups to assess the effect of source (inorganic or organic) and level of Zn, Cu, Co and Mn on intake and growth performance. The kids of control group were fed inorganic source of Zn, Cu, Co and Mn while other groups were fed organic complex (Zn, Cu and Mn amino acid and Co as cobalt heptagluconate at 50, 75 and 100 % of inorganic requirement. Feeding cum growth experiment lasted for 105 days. The live weight of kids at initiation of experiment varied from 19.12 to 19.67 kg, and final live weight ranged between 23.4 to 25.01 kg among the four groups. Total gain and average daily gain varied from 4.82 to 5.34 kg and 45.9 to 50.9 g respectively, which were not different among the four groups. The feed intake varied from 3.9 to 4.0 % of live weight. Live weight change remained lower in kids supplemented 75 and 100% organic trace minerals and had a pooled 6.9 and 9.8% lower average daily gain respectively. The feed efficiency and feed conversion ratio was similar among the four groups. Supplementation of 50% organic minerals provided daily gain equal to inorganic supplemented kids, while 75 and 100 % organic supplementation deteriorated daily gain. Therefore, at 50% organic supplementation levels, the bio-availability of Zn, Cu, Co and Mn have met the daily requirement of kids in relation to recommended requirements of inorganic minerals.
Effectiveness of cattle and buffalo expert system in knowledge management among the farmers
Authors: PONNUSAMY K , SRIRAM N , PRABHUKUMAR S , VADIVEL E , VENKATACHALAM R , MOHAN B
Published: August 2023

Present investigation was conducted to assess the effectiveness of cattle and buffalo expert system which was developed under the network project on ‘Development of Expert System for Crop and Animal Enterprises’ with Central Institute for Women in Agriculture (CIWA) as the lead centre. The primary aim of the project was to develop an expert system on cattle and buffalo. The study was carried out to test the effectiveness of developed expert system in terms of knowledge gain and skill acquisition among the 140 farmers who were selected from two villages each from Panamarathupatti and Vazhapadi blocks of Salem district. The snow ball sampling method was used to identify four groups of farmers consisting of marginal and small size dairy farmers, medium size dairy farmers, big dairy farmers and women dairy farmers. The test verified pre and post exposure modules were developed for assessing the respondent’s knowledge gain and skill acquisition behaviour due to cattle and buffalo expert system in cattle. The study showed that medium and large size farmers gained relatively higher knowledge and skill due to their inclination towards undertaking dairy farming on commercial lines as compared to marginal farmers who took up the same at subsistence level in addition to other socio-economic characteristics. The study also brought out constraints and suggestions in improving the usage of expert system among all categories of farmers.
Influence of acrylamide on ROS, Hsp27 and NF-kB in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Authors: LIU YANG , TAO XIAOLI , MU YULIAN , WANG PAN , FENG SHUTANG , LI KUI
Published: August 2023

The bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) treated with acrylamide (ACR) were used to make out the immune response to ROS, interleukin-8 and phosphorylated Hsp27 of ACR. ACR was reported as a probable human carcinogen, neurotoxic and mutagenic. BMMSCs have the capability of immunoregulation, and participate in the process of multiple immune response. It has attracted the attention of researchers that these cells have priority to move to the damaged tissue, as a kind of potential therapeutic tool for tissue repair. ACR and BMMSCs are related to immune reactions, especially those involving in tumours and cancers. However, the interaction between ACR and BMMSCs is still poorly understood. In present study, we report the influence of ACR on BMMSCs. At first, BMMSCs were disposed with 0.5mM ACR for 72 h, and then the secretion of ROS, interleukin-8, phospho- Hsp27 and NF-kB activities, apoptosis and cell cycle, respectively, were determined. The results showed that the secretion of ROS, interleukin-8 and phosph-Hsp27 increased and NF-kB was activated, while the apoptosis and cell cycle have no obvious alteration. In conclusion, ACR probably activated the NF-kB pathway in BMMSCs via oxidative stress, which may provide new insights to study the immune response and the influence mechanism of ACR.
Effect of low-protein diet, gender and age on the apparent ileal amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens raised under hot-humid tropical condition
Authors: AWAD ELMUTAZ ATTA , ZULKIFLI IDRUS , FARJAM ABDOREZA SOLEIMANI , CHWEN LOH TECK , HOSSAIN MOHAMMAD ABUL , ALJUOBORI AHMED
Published: August 2023

The study was undertaken to investigate the effects of feeding low-protein diet, gender, and age on the apparent ileal amino acid (AA) digestibility of broilers raised under hot-humid environmental condition. Broiler chicks (320) of either sex were fed on diets varying in crude protein (CP) levels (standard vs. low), and were assessed for apparent ileal digestibilities (AID) of CP and AA at 3 and 6 week of ages, respectively. Birds were fed on 2 diets, i.e starter (CP 22.2%; 16.2%) and finisher (19.5% and 13.5%) ad lib. from 1–42 days. Results showed that birds fed on low-CP diet significantly increased the apparent ileal digestibility of CP and all AA except for Lys, regardless of sex and age. Sex had no influence on the AID for CP and all AA except for Val and Cys, as measured in this study. At 42 d, a significant increase was found in the AID for CP, Ser, including other 7 essential amino acids (EAA), irrespective of sex and diet. In conclusion, feeding broilers with low-CP diets caused a higher AID for the CP and most of AA under tropical condition. Gender had no effect on the CP and AA digestibility, whereas birds’ age influenced the AID highly at 42 days that of 21days.
Three-way cross designs for animal breeding experiments
Authors: HARUN MOHD , VARGHESE CINI , VARGHESE ELDHO , JAGGI SEEMA
Published: August 2023

Three-way crossbreeding has been a major tool for the development of present day commercial breeds. The hybrids thus produced are more stable and they exhibit individual as well as population buffering mechanism because of the broad genetic base. Here, 2 methods of constructing designs for breeding trials involving complete/ partial three-way crosses were developed. Among these, first method is based on mutually orthogonal Latin squares, which yield three-way crosses arranged in blocks. The other method is derived from two-associate class partially balanced incomplete block designs. The efficiency factor in terms of information per cross pertaining to general combining ability effects of half parents as well as full parents in comparison to a complete triallel cross plan, assuming the error variance to be same for both the plans, was computed. All these designs have a good efficiency. Parameters of the designs constructed are listed together with the efficiency factors.
Effect of rice (Oryza sativa) establishment methods and levels of irrigation and phosphorus on P use efficiency of zero-tillage maize (Zea mays) under rice based cropping system
Authors: SREELATHA D , RAJU M S , REDDY M D , JAYASREE G , REDDY D V V
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted during two consecutive seasons of kharif and rabi of 2007-08 and 2008-09 atÂ College farm, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad on sandy clay loam soil. The experiment was laid out in split-plot design replicated four times. During kharif, the experimental field was divided into two blocks in each replication wherein two methods of rice crop establishment (Transplanted and Aerobic method) were evaluated. During rabi, zero-tilled maize was grown in sequence to rice while considering the two previous rice (Oryza sativa L.) crop establishment methods as main-plot treatments and two levels of irrigation (1.0 and 0.8 IW:CPE) and four levels of phosphorus (0,30,60 and 90 kg P2O5/ha) as sub-plot treatments. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of rice crop establishment methods, levels of irrigation and phosphorus on P nutrition of zero-tilled maize (Zea mays L.) under rice-maize system. The grain yield of maize improved significantly from 0 to 60 kg P2O5/ha application. Higher P-use efficiency was recorded in maize crop grown after transplanted rice than that of aerobic rice and the irrigations scheduled at IW: CPE ratio of 1.0 than with IW: CPE ratio of 0.8 during both the years. There was significant decrease in P- use efficiency with increase in P2O5 levels from 30 to 60 and 90 kg/ha (53.91 to 24.95 and 57.17 to 25.61 kg grain/kg P2O5/ha during 2007-08 and 2008-09 respectively). The balance sheet of available soil P at the end of two years in rice-maize crop sequence indicated that, the uptake of P by maize crop was much higher than the rice crop and the depletion of available soil P was maximum when phosphorus was applied to rice during kharif and without phosphorus application to maize during subsequent rabi. However, maximum accumulation of phosphorus was noticed when two crops were fertilized with 60 kg P2O5/ha for both rice and maize. Based on the yield-input relationship, the optimum level of phosphorus was 85.4 kg P2O5/ha for realizing higher yield of 7 309 kg/ha.
Evaluation of maize (Zea mays) based intercropping for productivity, resource-use efficiency and competition indices in the rainfed foothills of northwest Himalayas
Authors: SINGH SHER , BAWA S S , SINGH SATVINDER , SHARMA S C
Published: August 2023

A three-year (2009-2011) field experiment was conducted to study competitive behaviour of maize (Zea mays L.)+ legume/oilseed based additive series paired-row intercropping at the Punjab Agricultural University's Regional Research Station for Kandi Area, Ballowal Saunkhri. The experiment comprised 10 treatments viz. 4 sole plantings of maize, blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Wilczek], greengram (Vigna radiata L.) and sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) each, and six intercropping treatments. Among two planting patterns, 100 maize:33 intercrop mix proportion proved superior for maize yield than 100:67 for all the intercrops. The productivity (3.07 tonnes/ha) and sustainability yield index (0.69) were highest when 1 row of greengram was intercropped with maize (2 M:1 G). Inclusion of legumes in intercropping improved both production and rain water use efficiencies with definite yield and economic advantage. The higher land equivalent ratio (1.27) and relative crowing coefficient (20.4) values for 2 M:1 G planting pattern indicated more efficient benefits and maximum maize yield advantage. As per values of aggressivity, greengram (2 rows) proved most competitive (Â±0.0005) while sesame (2 rows) least competitive (±0.0046) to maize. Among intercrops, the competitive ratio was highest (1.42) for greengram followed by blackgram in both the planting patterns. 2 M:1 G provided 9.8% (actual yield loss=+0.098) yield gain as compared to sole cropping. In the maize+greengram planting patterns, area time equivalent ratio values indicated yield advantages in the range of 19% for 2 M: 1G and 17% for 2 M:2 G. Thus, inclusion of legumes (especially greengram) in maize culture system can achieve a sustainable and economic yield advantage along with shorter system duration compared to their monocultures.
Studies on standardization of acclimatization of micropropagated bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) plants
Authors: SAHA SWATI , BEHERA T K
Published: August 2023

Tissue culture has tremendous impact on the crop improvement programme for rapid multiplication in different vegetable crops. However, large scale mortality of plantlets raised through tissue culture occurs during acclimatization phase (Stage IV), i.e. glasshouse and later at field transfer. Micropropagated plants are generally susceptible to rapid dessication when exposed to relative humidity and therefore require proper acclimatization procedure. The ultimate success of micropropagation on a commercial scale depends on the ability to transfer plants out of culture on a large scale, at low cost and with high survival rates. Therefore, acclimatization of micropropagated plants corresponds to a transition period when roots become adapted to a substrate with less available nutrients, and to an autotrophic condition. To ameliorate this problem in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), standardization of acclimatization is very important which is the main objective of this study. The microshoot survival was maximum with glass jar with PP cap in the shoot tip of DBGy 201 with 65.61% while maximum number of leaves/plantlet was highest in the apical meristem of Pusa Vishesh (8.07) and the plant height was also observed to be maximum when glass jar with PP cap was used being highest in the shoot tip of DBGy 201 (15.02 cm). For acclimatization the glass jar with PP caps was found to be the best in respect to establishment in comparison to plastic pots.
Impact of integrated nutrient management on growth and flowering of gladiolus (Gladiolus hybrida) cv Novalux
Authors: BASOLI MEENAKSHI , KUMAR PRABHAT , KUMAR SANTOSH
Published: August 2023

The present investigation was carried out at Model Floriculture Centre, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, during 2010-11 and 2011-12. The experiment was conducted in simple Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications and twenty five treatments consisting of biofertilizers (Azotobacter, PSB and KSB), different levels of inorganic fertilizers, and their combinations. Application of 3/4th N, P and K+ Azotobacter +PSB + KSB (T24) was found most effective in enhancing plant height (112.84 cm), bud emergence (7.31 days), days taken to spike emergence (87.28 days), size of florets (10.22 cm), length of spikes (109.27 cm), rachis length (52.6 cm), chlorophyll content (70.98 SPAD), photosynthetic rate (17.73 Î¼mol/m225). However, maximum number of leaves and days taken for opening of first floret were obtained when plants were fertilized with 3/4thN, P and K+ Azotobacter + PSB (T15). Maximum duration of flowering was obtained with application of 3/4th N, P and K+ Azotobacter + KSB (T18). Treatment 3/4th N, P and K+ PSB + KSB (T21) resulted in maximum stomatal conductance of spikes.
Administrative Unit Proliferation Through Spatial Interaction Approach: Case Study of Lembang City Region
Authors: Somantri Lili , Noviandi Iqbal Eko , Fahrezi Agil Akbar , Arrafi Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Administrative unit proliferation is a decision that needs to be taken based on several considerations based on research. The proposed Lembang City region is an area that will develop into a city in the next few years. For this reason, this research attempted to evaluate the proposed area’s ability to become an administrative city using various spatial aspects. The analytical approaches used in this study were: spatial interaction analysis, which helps to determine the regional economic center; thematic overview analysis, implementing village SDGs through a spatial analysis approach; and SWOT analysis to identify Lembang City region’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in qualitative terms. The study results show that the proposed Lembang City area has excellent potential as a city region. Through a spatial analysis approach supported by geographic information system tools, this research was conducted as a consideration in deciding to expand Lembang Regency may provide significant assistance to the government in its work related to this decision.
Implikasi Aliran Filsafat Idealisme terhadap Praksis Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Authors: Go Heeng  , Pandie Remegises Danial Yohanis , Zega Yunardi Kristian
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Philosophy of idealism in the praxis of Christian religious education focuses on developing spiritual awareness, building a relationship with God and strengthening basic religious values. Idealism also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the truth and understanding the essence of human existence. This can help in forming a positive mindset, making good decisions, and acting with integrity and responsibility. However, in practice not many understand the concept of philosophy of idealism, so that the practice of Christian religious education often ignores philosophical concepts that contribute to the process of improving Christian religious education itself. The method used in this research is literature study. The results of the study show that there are implications of the philosophy of idealism in the praxis of Christian religious education, namely the importance of understanding religious concepts, focusing on developing individual potential, prioritizing the learning process and prioritizing personal experience. Thus, the philosophy of idealism can be applied in the practice of Christian religious education by paying attention to spiritual values, character education, holistic education, and inclusive education.
Abstrak: Filsafat idealisme dalam praksis pendidikan agama Kristen fokus pada pengembangan kesadaran spiritual, membangun hubungan dengan Tuhan dan memperkuat nilai-nilai agama yang mendasar. Idealisme juga menekankan pada pentingnya mengenali kebenaran dan memahami esensi keberadaan manusia. Hal ini dapat membantu dalam membentuk pola pikir yang positif, membuat keputusan yang baik, dan bertindak dengan integritas serta tanggung jawab. Namun, dalam praktiknya belum banyak yang memahami konsep filsafat idealisme, sehingga praksis pendidikan agama Kristen sering kali mengabaikan konsep-konsep filsafat yang punya sumbangsih bagi proses perbaikan pendidikan agama Kristen itu sendiri. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat implikasi filsafat idealisme dalam praksis pendidikan agama Kristen yaitu pentingnya pemahaman konsep-konsep keagamaan, fokus pada pengembangan potensi individu, mengutamakan proses belajar dan mengutamakan pengalaman pribadi. Dengan demikian, filsafat idealisme dapat diterapkan dalam praksis pendidikan agama Kristen dengan memperhatikan nilai-nilai spiritual, pendidikan karakter, pendidikan holistik, dan pendidikan inklusif.
Education Tax Effect on Firms’ Value of Consumer Products Industries in Nigeria
Authors: Cyril Ubesie Madubuko , Maduabuchi Ani Thomas , Okechukwu Asogwa Joseph
Published: August 2023

This study is to determine the effect of education tax on firms’ value of firms in the Consumer products industry in Nigeria. Education tax represents independent variable while return on investment, return in equity and earnings per share concentration on firms value of Consumer products companies. Random sampling technique was used in selecting a sample of five (5) out of nineteen (19) Consumer products companies for the study. The study adopts the ex-facto research design which resulted in the extraction of data from secondary sources; such as audited corporate annual reports of beverage industries and Nigeria Stock Exchange fact book. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. Hypotheses testing were done with linear regression analytical techniques using SPSS analytical software package. The results indicated that Education tax has insignificant but positive effect on return on investment of sampled consumer products industry in Nigeria while Education tax has a significant but positive effect on return on equity of sampled consumer products industry in Nigeria and Education tax has a significant but positive effect on earnings per share of sampled consumer products industry in Nigeria. The policy implication is that education tax is good predictors of financial performance. The consumer product industries, must strive to improve their generated sales revenue and other source like investing in profitable tangible and non-tangible asset. Consequently, it is recommended that government should provide and enabling environment for companies increase their return on investment, firms of consumer products industry should be sure of a positive return on investment otherwise other opportunities with return should be considered. Government should also reduce the education tax rate to encourage return on equity of consumer products industry in Nigeria and consumer product firms should strive high t
Use of the gamified digital platform Classcraft® as a strategy for the teaching of cell biology in higher education
Authors: Santos Sâmela da Silva , Hyacinth Barbara Ross Poeys , Figueiredo Pedro Henrique Santana , Mauad Helder , Cunha Márcia Regina Holanda da
Published: August 2023

Due to the health context experienced by the COVID-19 Pandemic, in the years 2020 and 2021, digital platforms as well as virtual learning environments, Google Meet and Google Classroom, were the main communication tools between students and the teacher. In this scenario, advances in the use of digital and multimedia tools have contributed to the construction of a range of possibilities for the teaching-learning process. Linked to this, the use of gamified digital platforms can make a more stimulating and pleasurable task, causing greater engagement, interaction, and emotions, in addition to favoring the inclusion of technologies in the teaching-learning process. The education-focused gamified digital platform Classcraft® offers an approach that engages students by combining elements of role-playing games with the educational environment, creating an immersive and interactive experience. Thus, this study aims to analyze the use of the gamified digital platform, Classcraft®, as a strategy for the teaching-learning process of the students of the first period in the discipline of Body, Movement and Biological Knowledge offered to the Physical Education courses of the Bachelor's and Licentiate modalities of the Federal University of Espírito Santo in the academic semester 2022/2. For data collection and analysis, three forms were applied throughout the semester with the objective of describing the profile of players of the analyzed classes, evaluating the use of the digital platform regarding usability and player experience, as well as investigating the perception of students in relation to the methodology used. The results of the present study reveal that the use of the gamified platform Classcraft® in higher education provided a positive experience to students, stimulating their engagement, learning and reflections. However, we have identified some areas that can be improved in the use of this platform. These findings are a starting point to further improve the implementation of gamification strategies, contributing to the advancement of education in higher education.
Uma síntese narrativa sobre modelos inter e transdisciplinares para a educação na área da saúde
Authors: Barbosa Fernando Campos , Tadine Rodrigo Martins , Rezende Janaina Drawanz Pereira , Silva Ana Maria , Barini Reginaldo Tacinare , Lopes Gabriel César Dias , Gonçalves Eneida Mara , Silva Deise Sampaio Felipe da , Chaves Erlon Alves , Shiozawa Pedro
Published: August 2023

OBJETIVO: O capítulo apresenta uma síntese sobre os conceitos relacionados a multidisciplinaridade, interdisciplinaridade e transdisciplinaridade em equipes de saúde. Além disso, é objetivo descrever as os múltiplos esforços disciplinares e distingui-los no ensino na área da saúde. MÉTODOS: Nesta revisão bibliográfica narrativa (bases de dados, sites e periódicos especializados) foram selecionados estudos buscando-se como palavras-chave “multidisciplinaridade”, interdisciplinaridade”, transdisciplinaridade” e “definição” para abordagem destes conceitos na área clínica e de ensino na área da saúde. As bases de dados avaliadas foram MEDLINE, GOOGLE ACADÊMICO, PUBMED, SCIENCE DIRECT, SciELO e LILACS. RESULTADOS: Nos estudos selecionados sobre o tema, os conceitos sobre multidisciplinaridade, interdisciplinaridade e transdisciplinaridade foram apresentados, assim como sua aplicação no ensino da área da saúde. CONCLUSÃO: A transdisciplinaridade é muitas vezes confundida com interdisciplinaridade e com multidisciplinaridade. A distinção entre os termos é necessária para direcionar para os profissionais de saúde na obtenção de resultados clínicos e nos sistemas de ensino para que não limite a troca de conhecimentos requerida. Fica evidenciado que as pesquisas relacionadas a educação em saúde devem explorar instrumentos inter e transdisciplinares para obtenção de resultados com a inovação necessária para o sistema de saúde.
A man in daycare as a teacher in early childhood education: Teacher yes, uncle no
Authors: Prado Jefferson Antonio do
Published: August 2023

The considerations that I weave here are fruits of the records of my observations, during my first experience as a man, and my first year, as a teacher of 11 babies, (3 girls and 8 boys), whose ages ranged from 04 months to 07 months, when I received them in the nursery, at the beginning of the 2019 school year, in a daycare center, of the Municipal Public Education Network, in the interior of São Paulo, in a city of approximately just over 200,000 inhabitants. Having said that and when experiencing teaching in early childhood education, in stage I, it is essential to point out that coexistence occurs with babies, subjects already constituted, who form a group for which we teachers are responsible, including for us men who when working in early childhood education, exercise professional activity in a universe almost exclusively, occupied by women. The prejudices and stigmas originating from ideas that see the teaching profession as if exclusively female are evident. Body care was an attribute of women; The proximity between a man dealing with the body of babies provokes conflicts, doubts, questions, stigmas, and prejudices. However, the choice to work with babies starts from the privileged space, not only assistentialist, but also of emotion and creation, whose challenges lead to the conquest of knowledge, learning and doing, aligned in the teaching activity, eminently relational, culminating with the achievements and participation of babies in relation to learning. Thus, teaching in early childhood, linked to an attentive and thorough look, results in the exchange of experiences that is consolidated in the will to continue.
Environmental education on wheels: The traveling exhibition of the Rio Islands Project
Authors: Gomes Renata dos Santos , Aguiar Aline Augusto
Published: August 2023

The Rio Islands Project is a socio-environmental initiative that began its actions in 2011 at the Natural Monument of the Cagarras Islands Archipelago (MONA Cagarras), in the first federal marine conservation unit (UC) of integral protection of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Since then, technical-scientific research activities have been carried out in the local ecosystem, as well as environmental education and scientific dissemination actions aimed at sensitizing children, young people, and adults from various segments of society about MONA Cagarras and the Rio Islands Project. Aiming to foster conscious and sustainable tourism initiatives and the involvement of society for the knowledge of the current regulations related to the conservation unit, itinerant exhibitions were held that facilitate the access of various audiences to the conservationist theme. The present work evidences the results of these itinerant exhibitions in two phases of the Rio Islands Project, under the sponsorship of the Petrobras Socio-Environmental Program: these being, phase 2 (2014 and 2015) and phase 3 (2018 and 2019); carried out in an adapted vehicle equipped with a monitor for the display of audiovisual material, photographic exhibition, exhibition of the didactic-scientific collection of the Teaching Assistance Section (SAE) of the National Museum-UFRJ, diving mannequin equipped for underwater activities, stereoscopic microscope, didactic panels, communication resources such as books, folders, booklet, as well as children's space for recreational activities. The adapted truck reached different locations in the city of Rio de Janeiro and was carried out in different public spaces (municipal parks, public square, Copacabana Beach), museums, universities, technical schools, public and private schools. Depending on the location of the exhibition, different audiences were evidenced, and the attendance list records inform about 7,089 participants who knew the actions of the River Islands Project in the Natural Monument of the Cagarras Islands over the four years of carrying out the activity.
Statistical analysis on the profile of judicial experts in the state of São Paulo
Authors: Franco Dalcio Augusto Pedreira Junqueira , Oliveira Filho Fernando Viana de , Borelli Elizabeth , Garcia Mamerto Granja
Published: August 2023

In Brazil, there are millions of lawsuits in progress, and according to the CNJ - National Council of Justice, in the state of São Paulo, only in the state courts, 25% of the total volume of ongoing processes of the entire Brazilian Justice are concentrated, with 20 million cases pending at the end of 2018 - sufficient justification for carrying out this work. As main objective, we sought to identify, from the point of view of the judicial expert, whether the level of academic training, specializations and time of work influence the number of appointments in expert work by São Paulo judges. The hypothesis that is intended to be tested is whether the level of academic training, specializations and the time of work influence the number of appointments in expert work by judges. As a contribution, the work seeks to give focus and raise the technical and intellectual level for a professional activity of extreme relevance. The theoretical foundation, based on readings and bibliographies, reflects the importance of research focused on expertise, in addition to the application of a survey survey and the application of a logistic regression model with binary response.
Face-to-face and remote teaching in the COVID-19 pandemic: Reports of experience in the discipline of health care
Authors: Couto Matheus Kawana , Valderrama Amanda Yumi O. , Logullo Vitória Vasconcelos , Altoé Ariane Laguila , Bornelli Isabela Larissa C. , Goya Suzana
Published: August 2023

After the creation of the Unified Health System (SUS), a restructuring of education began in the country. Thus, it is sought, nowadays, an interprofessional education (IPE) that breaks with the traditional individualistic view and values communication and cooperation between professionals from different areas. To this end, universities have practical disciplines in their curriculums that place students in the daily context of the Basic Health Unit (UBS). However, with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic it was necessary to adapt university education to the remote mode of teaching. In this context, the present work analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the presential and the remote teaching models in a state university in Paraná, in an attempt to understand how these two teaching modalities can interfere in the quality of professional training and in their understanding of interprofessionality. Thus, 5 students have been interviewed, which have gone to the same UBS, randomly selected. There have been significant differences between the apprenticeship of each modality, in which an integration of both would be the solution to overcome their specific difficulties and would bring more richness to the professionalizing formation of the students.
The Scope and Nature of Panhandling and the Related Crime in Denver, Colorado
Authors:   , Gall Megan
Published: August 2023

Nationally, increases in the number of panhandlers and homeless people are associated with social and economic issues and are the subject of public policy debate, sociological inquiry and public interest (DHPG 2003). Panhandlers and homeless people are collectively called transients for this research. In the 1950s, the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill caused the first major influx of homelessness. Discrepancies between affordable housing and wages grew through the 1960s and 1970s and the problem did not gain national attention until the 1980s (DCEH n.d.). The increased attention is primarily due to the continued scarcity of housing, increasing discrepancies between housing costs and means, a scarcity of social services, changing social conditions and new types of illicit drugs (DCEH n.d.). In Denver during 2005, one organization estimated 10,000 homeless people were staying in Denver (MDHI 2005). Another local organization approximated that $4.6 million was collected by panhandlers (Denver’s Road Home n.d.).
Participación y representación política de los pueblos indígenas en el departamento de Santa Cruz en el periodo 2021-2022
Authors: Marca Juan Pablo
Published: August 2023

El artículo analiza la elección de las y los asambleístas indígenas de Santa Cruz, su gestión legislativa y su relación con sus bases y organizaciones entre enero de 2021 y junio de 2022. La investigación, a través de la revisión bibliográfica y hemerográfica, las entrevistas y el registro de observación no participante, identifica que las dificultades en la participación y representación políticade los pueblos indígenas fueron ocasionados en ese periodo por la crisis orgánica que atraviesan la mayoría de las organizaciones indígenas en el departamento de Santa Cruz, la intromisión de los partidos políticos en dichas organizaciones, la falta de una agenda legislativa en común en la banca indígena en la asamblea departamental y la inexistencia de mandatos orgánicos claros para los representantes de los pueblos indígenas, entre otras causas.