bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kinematic and Dynamic Analysis of the Human Hand’s Articulation for Wearable Soft-Robotic Device Applications
Authors: Sarra Paschalina-Danai , Fiska Vasiliki , Mitsopoulos Konstantinos , Mylopoulou Diamanto , Bamidis Panagiotis D.
Published: January 2025

Robot-assisted therapy, particularly hand exoskeletons, has emerged as a promising approach to address hand function limitations caused by neurological diseases that can significantly impact mobility, balance, and posture, leading to physical, psychological, and societal challenges. Traditional rigid-body robots, while helpful, have limitations in safety and dexterity, spurring research into soft robotics in neurorehabilitation. The research presented in this manuscript focuses on the advancement of a Soft Robotic Glove prototype developed for neurorehabilitation, integrated into the NeuroSuitUp Body-Machine Interface. This glove, composed of five PneuNet pneumatic actuators and a multi-sensor system, is designed to facilitate natural hand movements. To optimize the glove's functionality, kinematic and dynamic analyses of the human hand was conducted. Specifically, a kinematic model of the hand, with 19 links representing human bones (phalanges) and 24 joints connecting them, was developed indicating the 24 degrees of freedom of the human hand. By understanding the forces applied to the finger phalanges, the movement of the entire finger can be predicted. This knowledge aids in designing personalized exoskeletal hand devices tailored to individual patient needs. Further research aims to combine this model with a dynamic model of the actuators and investigate the device's effect on hand performance through computer simulations.
Enhancing Career Performance: Key Factors in Career Adaptability Among Aṣnāf Faqīr
Authors: Mohd Nor Ahmad Rosli , P. Rameli Mohd Faizal , Akbar Abdul Azim , Mohamad Rohana Noor Aziera , Johari Muhd Khudri
Published: January 2025

This qualitative study explores the factors influencing career adaptability that contribute to the career development of Aṣnāf Faqīr (poor) individuals. Using thematic analysis of in-depth interviews, the research involved 12 participants. The findings highlight various elements impacting the career adaptability of those from low-income backgrounds, including personal traits like self-efficacy and resilience, social context factors such as family support and mentor access, and career-related experiences like education and job training. Furthermore, the study shows a positive link between career adaptability and improved employability, confidence, and career mobility among the poor. The research underscores the importance of investing in career development programmes tailored to address the specific needs and challenges of individuals with limited financial resources. Therefore, Aṣnāf Faqīr development programmes should provide the necessary skills and resources to effectively navigate the job market and achieve greater economic stability.
Islamic Wealth Management: A Bibliometric Analysis of Major Dimensions and Future Research Plan
Authors: Busari Saheed Abdullahi , Kazeem Akeem Olayinka , Abdul Aziz Akhtarzaite , Zakariyah Habeebullah
Published: January 2025

Islamic Wealth Management (IWM) plays a crucial role in sustainable wealth, yet comprehensive research on its current state is lacking. While some studies explore aspects like wealth distribution via Waqf and Takaful, a holistic view of IWM is often missing. Existing reviews focus on specific Islamic financial instruments for wealth creation, which consequently indicates gaps in comprehensive bibliometric analyses across IWM dimensions. To address these gaps, researchers undertook a meticulous mixed-method review, examining manuscripts, journal articles, and book chapters. This approach aimed to uncover nuanced insights and develop a framework to enhance understanding of key IWM dimensions. The study used bibliometric and content analyses to synthesise fundamental dimensions and themes within IWM. Analysing 667 pieces of literature from Scopus (2007–2023), the research employed VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel to visualise publication trends, influential papers, and research collaborations. Findings underscored limited exploration by financial planners and policymakers into dimensions crucial for sustainable IWM: Wealth Creation, Protection, Purification, and Distribution. Despite the expansive Islamic finance industry, there remains a notable gap in research comprehensively addressing these dimensions. The study’s graphical representations provided deep insights into terminologies, themes, and collaborative networks within IWM, revealing opportunities for further scholarly exploration and practical application in global financial settings. In conclusion, while IWM holds the potential for driving economic growth, its comprehensive study is still evolving. This research advocates for broader exploration and application of Islamic principles in wealth management practices to foster sustainable development and equitable wealth distribution globally.
Media Framing in a Changing Political Landscape: Astro Awani’s Political News Coverage of Post-HAWANA 2022
Authors: Abdul Wahab Juliana , Tayeb Azmil , Mohamed Fuhat Nur Syaza Aqilah
Published: January 2025

The media plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse. However, the relationship between the media and political issues is complex and often shaped by government control, regulations, and ownership structures. During the 2022 Hari Wartawan Nasional (HAWANA) celebration, the then Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri, assured the government would not interfere with media organisations’ ability to fulfil their responsibilities. This study examines how Astro Awani, Malaysia’s most trusted news source, framed political news following this announcement. Using qualitative methodology, the analysis employs an inductive approach to examine 56 news samples from 1 June 2022 until 1 August 2022. The sample and time frame for the study were chosen to capture the media’s response following the 2022 HAWANA celebration and the then-Prime Minister’s assurance of non-interference, providing an ideal period to assess how Astro Awani framed political news under this renewed commitment to media freedom. The findings indicate that Astro Awani strives to provide balanced reporting, incorporating positive and negative aspects of the government’s performance. Overall, the study offers insights into the organisation’s operations, highlighting its role in shaping public discourse within the local context amid a fluid and evolving media landscape.
Hypolipidaemic and Cardioprotective Effects of Bee Bread Harvested from Stingless Bee (Heterotrigona Itama) in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Animal Model
Authors: Othman Zaidatul , Wan Ghazali Wan Syaheedah , Noordin Liza , Mohd. Yusof Nurul Aiman , Mohamed Mahaneem
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION: Bee bread has reached its research interest because of its high antioxidant and nutritional values. Our study aimed to characterize hypolipidaemic and cardioprotective effects of high-fat (F) diet-induced obese rats co-administered with bee bread. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned as N group (rats fed with normal diet), F group (rats fed with F diet), FB group (rats fed with F diet and 0.5 g/kg/day bee bread), and FO group (rats fed with F diet and 10 mg/kg/day orlistat for 6 weeks). RESULTS: The FB group significantly had decreased levels of Lee obesity index, total fat pad, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein, and significantly had increased cardiac superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase activities compared to the F group. Furthermore, the FB group demonstrated significant decreases in the levels of cardiac lipid peroxidation marker and fatty acid synthase activity with improvement in histological findings of heart and adipose tissues. CONCLUSION: These findings suggested that bee bread exerted hypolipidaemic and cardioprotective effects owing to its modulatory action on de novo synthesis of fatty acid.
The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Multicultural Settings: A Scoping Review
Authors: Abdul Wahab Noraini , Abdul Khaiyom Jamilah Hanum
Published: January 2025

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an experiential group intervention adapted from Buddhist meditational practice aimed at treating recurrent depression. Our scoping review explored the MBCT effectiveness in multicultural settings and whether any adaptations were made to enhance it. By using Arksey and O’Malley's framework, our review examined randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2010 and 2023, focusing solely on studies from non-English speaking countries. Out of 1461 published RCT, only 15 of them met our study criteria and they were mainly from China, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Netherlands, and Switzerland. Out of 15 selected RCT publications, 10 studies shown that MBCT significantly improved symptom-based measures (e.g., Beck Depression Inventory-II), one study shown little difference between MBCT compared to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and four studies shown that comparative treatments were more effective than MBCT, in which two of them were culturally specific interventions, Traditional Yoga and Qigong. Two studies found MBCT effective when combined with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Loving-kindness meditation. Common themes including (1) reduction in psychological distress across all studies, (2) trials used small sample sizes, and (3) the feasibility of using MBCT in multicultural settings, with cultural interventions showing greater effectiveness. MBCT interventions reported promising results when used in a multicultural setting, with a potential for culturally integrated intervention. Our results conclude an opportunity for future research to embed psycho-spirituality with MBCT.
Challenges in Providing Spiritual Care among Healthcare Workers: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Hairulisa@Mohd Hairi Nur Alia , Wan Mamat Wan Hasliza , Mohamad Shariff Nurasikin , Jaafar Siti Nur Illiani , Che Ahmad Aminudin , Machouche Salah
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION: Spiritual care has been identified as an integral component of holistic, culturally competent, and empathetic care. Although spiritual care offers tremendous benefits for patients, it can be challenging to implement. Despite its importance, there is a lack of literature in Malaysia on the challenges that healthcare workers encounter in providing spiritual care. Therefore, this study aimed to explore healthcare workers’ challenges in providing spiritual care to the hospitalised patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted among healthcare workers at one hospital in Malaysia. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data from May 2023 until November 2023. All interviews were meticulously recorded, transcribed, and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Ten participants with diverse backgrounds willingly participated in the study. Analysis reveals a few challenges in providing spiritual care among healthcare workers such as time constraints, lack of knowledge, experience shortfalls, doubts about the efficacy of spiritual care, awareness deficiency among staff, and impact of patients’ conditions. CONCLUSION: Healthcare workers are unable to fulfil patients' spiritual care for a variety of reasons. These findings have important implications for healthcare settings, highlighting the need for ongoing awareness and training in spiritual care competencies for healthcare workers.
Antidiabetic Effects of Coffee Enriched with Maca and Marine Collagen Peptide (Blackbelt®) in a Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Rat Model
Authors: Othman Najwa Hanim , Ismawi Hidayatul Radziah , Mohd Zainudin Maizura , Abd Fuaat Azliana
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reported 463 million global cases of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in 2019. Lepidium meyenii (maca) and marine collagen peptide (MCP) have individually shown potential in alleviating T2DM symptoms, but their combined effects remain underexplored. This study evaluated the impact of Blackbelt® coffee, enriched with maca and MCP, on fasting blood glucose, insulin levels, and pancreatic and liver histology in a T2DM rat model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-six male rats with a high-fat diet and streptozotocin-induced diabetes were treated with metformin, maca, MCP, Maca/MCP® (Blackbelt® formulation), or Blackbelt® coffee for 28 days. Fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels were monitored, and fasting serum insulin, HOMA-IR (insulin resistance), HOMA-B (ß-cell function), and QUICKI (insulin sensitivity) were assessed. Histological analysis of the pancreas and liver was performed using haematoxylin-eosin staining. RESULTS: After 4 weeks, treatments significantly reduced FBG levels compared to control (p<0.05), with Blackbelt® coffee notably increasing insulin production (p<0.05). All groups showed decreased HOMA-IR (p<0.05), and both metformin and Blackbelt® coffee groups had significant HOMA-B score increases (p<0.05). Histological analysis revealed improved pancreatic health in all treated groups, with significant liver histology enhancement in the Blackbelt® coffee group. CONCLUSIONS: Blackbelt® coffee improved FBG levels, insulin resistance, and ß-cell function more effectively than maca or MCP alone, and surpassed metformin in insulin production and hepatoprotective effects. Despite its promising potential for diabetes therapy, further research is needed to understand the synergistic effects of maca and MCP and the contribution of the coffee components.
Review on Bandung Transportation Plan Policy
Authors: Tonny Judiantono
Published: January 2025

ransportation service is a derive demand, it means a demand what it need to reach a specific aim. Cause of that, the basic step on the transportation system planning should follow these steps: Formulation of goals and objectives, Data collection, Analytical methods, Forecasting, Formulation of alternative plans, Evaluation and Implementation. The Sustainability of a transportation system has to consider: The transportation existing condition, financial condition, people opinion, government policies, social-economics constraint, and the physical condition of that area. By comparative method between Bandung transportation problems and the strategic plan of the Bandung transportation system which has written on the RTRW (Masterplan) of Bandung 2010-2030, can be concluded that transportation system plan policy has not clear as an explicit plan which it need by the city of Bandung, cause it is not fully following the basic steps of transportation system planning and did not looked to the constraint of the transportation system plan. We recomendate to compose the transportation system plan as derivate, which more clear the criteria and target aims.
Main components of burial and material culture of scythian-saki population of mountain steppe regions of Eastern Kazakhstan
Authors:   Tyumen Scientific Centre of Siberian Branch RAS, Alexander Tkachev
Published: January 2025

Early Iron Age burial complexes were considered. The materials reflect the peculiarities of the development of the Scythian-Saka tribes that lived within the steppe zone of the Kazakhstan Irtysh region. The main part of the funerary objects studied in the Irtysh valley north of the Mouth of the Stone Mountains is represented by separate mounds. The monuments were located separately, later becoming centers of the formation of medie-val burial grounds left by carriers of Turkic traditions, who considered earlier mounds as burials of their an-cestors. Field studies in the northeastern zone of East Kazakhstan showed the saturation of this territory with memorial objects left by nomads in different historical periods. The Gerasimovka burial ground, uniting only the mounds of the early nomads of the Scythian-Saka time, can be considered as an exception.
The development of office work and postal service in the Semirechye oblast (1865‒1905)
Authors:   Narxoz University, Yskak A.S. , Iskakova G.Z. ,   al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: January 2025

In the article the issues of the development of office work and postal communications in the Semirechye ob-last in 1865–1905 were considered. The spread of general imperial laws and the formation of a unified system of imperial institutions was aimed at optimizing the system of administration of the empire of Kazakhstan. The need to perform the basic functions of imperial institutions influenced the design of the communication organization system. In this direction office work and postal communication played a significant role. Office work served as a tool for written communication and contributed to the interaction of all institutions both at the local level and the metropole with local administrations. Postal communication ensured the timely delivery of the necessary information, ensuring uninterrupted communication between various institutions. Thus, both spheres were an important areas in the institutional hierarchy of management. Due to the space limitation a comprehensive analysis and discussion of the research topic was not presented and hence it is ex-pected that this theme will be analyzed elsewhere in the future in detail in an interdisciplinary context.
Atheistic ideology impact on holy places in Soviet Kazakhstan: A case study of Kyzylorda region (1960‒1980)
Authors:   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Zholdassuly T. , Bodeyev Kanat ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov
Published: January 2025

In the article the position and actions of the Bolsheviks in the from 1960s to 1980s regarding Islamic holy places on the example of holy places in Kyzylorda region were examined. The Bolsheviks, driven by atheistic ideology, aimed to create a new Soviet society. The deeply revered mausoleums of saints in Central Asia held a longstanding sacred significance, with a tradition of pilgrimage. This aspect of religious devotion concerned the Bolsheviks, who sought to eradicate religion as part of their agenda, viewing it as a significant obstacle in implementing their goals. In this way, the Soviet authorities accelerated the fight against the tradition of visiting holy places of the people along the Syr. There were both actual attacks and propaganda against holy places. The Bolsheviks used propaganda to argue that the sacred sites held no real significance. They targeted not only the mausoleums themselves but also the reverence for the saints buried within them. They even employed religious decrees from local Muslim authorities and decisions from the Communist Party to discredit these holy places further. The article will examine the atheistic stance of the Soviet authorities’ towards holy sites in Kyzylorda region, using archival data for analysis. It aims to explore the Bolsheviks’ decisions and actions concerning Islamic sacred places and assess whether their goals were accomplished.
History of water-energy relations in Central Asia: natural factor
Authors:   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov, Zh. Kenzhegali , B. Dosova ,   Karagandy University of the name of academician E.A. Buketov
Published: January 2025

Central Asia has faced problems related to water and energy resources. First of all, it is about such natural factors as climatic conditions, melting and degradation of glacial waters, which contributed to increased pres-sure. As a result, this has led to competition for access to water and energy among the states of the region. The obsolescence of Soviet-era technologies and the imperfect basis of legal mechanisms, regulations and technological conclusions have led to political disagreements and complex relations among the Central Asian states. There are no comprehensive studies of water-energy relations in the Central Asian region; only some aspects of the problem under study are considered. These include works devoted to the impact of water and energy resources in Central Asia on security, economy, politics, and migration. In the article, the authors studied the natural factor in the history of water-energy relations of Central Asian states on the basis of ar-chival materials, interviews, works of foreign and national researchers. The authors provide forecasts on pre-vention of conflict potential between the states of the region in the use of water and energy resources.
MODELING FOR VERIFICATION OF THE SOYBEAN OIL CONTENT IN HEXANE MISCELLA USING DENSIMETER
Authors: Santos Antônio Vanderlei dos , Velasques Leticia Andreola , Bley João Henrique
Published: January 2025

A soja é uma das culturas mais importantes do Brasil, pois o grão e seus derivados primários (farelo e óleo) são exportados para diversos países e amplamente utilizados em diversos segmentos industriais, contribuindo para a economia nacional. A extração do petróleo bruto pelo solvente hexano é o método mais aplicado nas indústrias, sendo a miscela o resultado intermediário deste processo. O rendimento e a eficiência da extração são verificados analisando a concentração de óleo presente nele. O método analítico utilizado pelas indústrias em geral consiste na evaporação do solvente, que leva cerca de duas horas para obter resultados. A pesquisa teve como objetivo construir um modelo matemático para calcular a concentração de óleo a partir das temperaturas e massas específicas do solvente, óleo de soja e miscela, medidos com densímetro e termômetro, otimizando o tempo e custo desta análise. Além da economia para a indústria, com resultados mais rápidos, o operador pode atuar no processo e evitar que o erro e prejuízos continuem caso o resultado aponte falha no regime operacional. Para validar o modelo matemático, os resultados obtidos na modelagem foram comparados com os obtidos pelo método de evaporação do solvente hexano, que foram bastante aproximados do ponto de vista industrial. A diferença média absoluta entre os resultados dos métodos foi de 0,21% nas amostras com concentração de óleo abaixo de 38%. Conclui-se que o método pode ser implementado como uma ferramenta para otimizar a análise da concentração de óleo de soja na miscela de hexano.
DINÂMICA INTERANUAL DA PRODUÇÃO DE MILHO EM AROEIRAS/PB, BRASIL
Authors: Araújo José Rayan Eraldo Souza , Silva João Henrique Barbosa da , Souza Júnior Silvio Lisboa de , Santos João Paulo de Oliveira
Published: January 2025

A produção agrícola no Semiárido do Brasil é influenciada por diversos fatores, com destaque para o cultivo em regime de sequeiro, o que torna essa atividade extremamente suscetível a eventos de seca. Nessa região, o milho (Zea mays L.) é uma das principais culturas produzidas, destinando-se a alimentação humana e animal. Nesse sentido, esse estudo objetivou analisar a dinâmica da produção de milho no município de Aroeiras, Semiárido da Paraíba, no período de 2000–2020. Os dados utilizados foram extraídos do banco de informações da Produção Agrícola Municipal do IBGE, utilizando-se o Sistema de Recuperação Automática (SIDRA). Informações referentes a precipitação pluviométrica anual em Aroeiras foram obtidas através da Agência Executiva de Gestão das Águas do Estado da Paraíba (AESA). Os dados foram submetidos a análise de componentes principais (ACP). Os resultados evidenciaram variabilidade anual da produção de milho, refletida em fortes oscilações das variáveis analisadas. Durante os 21 anos do período amostral, apenas três anos apresentaram precipitação pluviométrica igual ou superior à normal climatológica do município. Baixas produtividades e baixas quantidades produzidas dessa cultura em Aroeiras foram observadas, influenciadas pela baixa tecnificação empregada localmente e aos eventos de vulnerabilidade climática. Diante da importância da cultura do milho para o município de Aroeiras, tornam-se necessárias ações que possam fortalecer localmente essa cadeia produtiva e a tornar menos vulnerável a eventos de estiagem.
INDICADORES DE SUSTENTABILIDADE EM SISTEMAS DE TRANSIÇÃO AGROECOLÓGICA IMPLANTADOS EM SUBSTITUIÇÃO DA AGRICULTURA CONVENCIONAL
Authors: Santos Carlos Allan Pereira dos , Andrade Horasa Maria  Lima da Silva , Andrade Luciano Pires de
Published: January 2025

O uso e manejo dos solos em áreas de transição agroecológica é influenciado pelos processos adotados anteriormente, uma vez que as práticas realizadas pela agricultura convencional tendem a degradar e esgotar os solos. O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever o nível de sustentabilidade dos solos em áreas de transição agroecológicas inseridos em um território dominado pela agricultura convencional. O estudo adota como ferramenta metodológica o estudo de caso, onde três unidades de produção que estão em processo de transição agroecológica foram pesquisadas para coleta dos dados. Para avaliação da sustentabilidade dos solos nas áreas foi utilizada uma metodologia adaptada de Altieri e Nicolls. Foi possível observar que em média as unidades estão em um nível de sustentabilidade considerado moderado, onde todas apresentaram nível insatisfatório em relação à presença de invertebrados no solo, o que está diretamente relacionado à baixa proporção de matéria orgânica no sistema. A partir dos resultados obtidos é possível concluir que há necessidade de maior acompanhamento técnico nesse processo de transição, principalmente em áreas onde o agronegócio está no entorno.
PRECARIZAÇÃO E MAL-ESTAR DOCENTE EM UMA ESCOLA TÉCNICA NO ESTADO DO MARANHÃO
Authors: Aguiar Maria Marlene Miranda , Castro Maria Célia Dias de , Boff Eva Teresinha de Oliveira , Cabreira Larissa Kny
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho tem como objetivo discutir a precarização das condições de trabalho de dez docentes e o sentimento de mal-estar que tem provocado agravos à saúde desses profissionais. A profissão docente, em alguns momentos, tem enfrentado submissão, sentimento de desvalorização e, consequentemente, sofrimento oriundos das exigências provocadas pelas novas formas de gestão escolar. O viés mercadológico impregnado no sistema de ensino exige o alcance de metas mensuradas pelos organismos de monitoramento do desempenho do estudante para ajustamento às exigências decorrentes da evolução do conhecimento ligado às políticas educacionais para atender à realidade brasileira e mundial. Nesse cenário, os alunos são convocados a participar dos conselhos de classe e para isso nem sempre estão devidamente preparados e maduros, o que pode causar sentimentos de desconforto e embaraço aos docentes. Para este estudo, realizou-se uma pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa e os dados foram gerados a partir das respostas de um questionário com perguntas aplicadas aos professores de uma escola técnica do estado do Maranhão. A depreensão é que os professores não sentem possuir autonomia suficiente para a execução e planejamento de suas atividades, pois estas são pensadas e planejadas de acordo com os interesses de uma ideologia dominante, cabendo-lhes executá-las conforme a conveniência gestada, culminando em um trabalho nem sempre bem contextualizado à realidade básica dos alunos.
EFEITO DO BIOFERTILIZANTE FERTBOKASHI® NA NODULAÇÃO E PRODUTIVIDADE DE CULTIVARES DE SOJA NO ECÓTONO CERRADO-PANTANAL
Authors: Oliveira Anne Mellisse Diaz , Torres Francisco Eduardo , Mendonça Gabriele Gonçalves de , Pina José Carlos
Published: January 2025

Objetiva-se com esse trabalho avaliar o desenvolvimento de características radiculares de cultivares de soja com o uso de biofertilizante Fertbokashi® em comparação com o cultivo tradicional. O experimento foi conduzido na área do Ecótono Cerrado-Pantanal, em Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul, com delineamento em blocos casualizados, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. As parcelas compostas pelos tratamentos: a) cultivo com biofertilizante; b) cultivo tradicional (com aplicação de defensivos químicos no controle de plantas daninhas, pragas e doenças); e, c) cultivo sem aplicação de fertilizantes químicos (Testemunha), com as subparcelas compostas pelas cultivares de soja, TMG 7063, GARRA e BMX PRODUZA. No estádio R2 (pleno florescimento) foram coletadas, aleatoriamente (evitando-se as bordas), cinco plantas de cada parcela para a realização das avaliações: massa verde e seca dos nódulos, porcentagem de nódulos ativos, número de nódulos de planta, comprimento e densidade de raiz, colonização micorrízica, análises foliares de N e P, e produtividade. Os valores foram submetidos à análise de variância pelo teste F e comparados pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. O uso de biofertilizante propiciou melhor nodulação das raízes comparado ao sistema tradicional, contudo não influencia nas demais características radiculares e de produtividade da soja.
HOMOFOBIA: ENTRE A CRIMINALIZAÇÃO E AS AÇÕES EDUCATIVAS
Authors: Nunes Mariza Santos , Vieira Josimar de Aparecido , Vieira Marilandi Maria Mascarello , Pasqualli Roberta
Published: January 2025

A homofobia é uma ação que gera exclusão social, violência física, moral e psicológica, dificultando o exercício da cidadania e afastando da justiça às minorias que necessitam de proteção legal. Nesta direção, este estudo tem a finalidade de analisar as formas de homofobia, os meios de combate, o descaso do legislador e abordar a educação e a inclusão como mecanismos de aceitação social dos grupos considerados LGBTQIA+. Trata-se de um trabalho que se identifica como pesquisa exploratória e descritiva e foi produzido a partir de uma abordagem que se assenta numa perspectiva qualitativa. Foi realizado por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica a partir de materiais publicados, constituídos de livros, artigos e atualmente com materiais disponibilizados na Internet. Na sua organização consta o percurso metodológico, são analisadas formas de crimes e o processo de inclusão e aceitação social. Os resultados indicam, entre outras constatações, que infelizmente, mesmo com tantas lutas para se criar leis que defendam o direito, o reconhecimento e o respeito às diversas identidades de gênero e orientações sexuais, ainda há resistência perante ao poder legislativo que reluta em aprovar medidas para coibir e punir quaisquer formas de violência e discriminação contra a diferença de gênero.
ANÁLISE DOCENTE E PEDAGÓGICA SOBRE O ENSINO DA TEMÁTICA DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS NO INSTITUTO FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO, CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA DO MARANHÃO - IFMA
Authors: Lima Clarissa Maria Brito , Saraiva Kleiton Rocha , Morais Márcio Aurélio Carvalho de
Published: January 2025

Objetivou-se demonstrar como a temática dos resíduos sólidos é abordada no processo de ensino por docentes do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Maranhão (IFMA) Campus Coelho Neto bem como a visão da equipe pedagógica sobre a importância do trabalho docente na abordagem de temáticas transversais como essa. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, bibliográfica e de abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados por meio da realização de entrevista semiestruturada com um grupo de cinco docentes e um representante da equipe pedagógica da referida Instituição. Posteriormente, esses dados foram analisados e discutidos. Os resultados dessas entrevistas foram obtidos fazendo-se inicialmente a transcrição das falas para um documento Word e posteriormente utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo. Verificou-se que a maioria dos docentes participantes trabalha o ensino de resíduos sólidos em suas disciplinas, utilizando diferentes metodologias, mas principalmente por meio de projetos, porém ainda há professores que, mesmo compreendendo a importância da temática, ainda não a abordam em suas práticas pedagógicas, o que compromete o ensino dessa temática transversal. O membro da equipe pedagógica por sua vez reconhece a importância dos docentes trabalharem com essa temática em suas respectivas disciplinas principalmente devido ao cumprimento de seu trabalho enquanto docente e da missão institucional, além de que confirma que esse trabalho vem sendo realizado em diversos projetos, eventos e atividades da instituição, apesar de que ainda falta agregar para que outros docentes passem a trabalhar realmente de forma inter e transdisciplinar na instituição.
Auto-hemoterapia para o tratamento de papilomatose canina
Authors: Costa Larissa Antunes da , Figueredo Karen Regina da Silva Soares , Kolber Milton
Published: January 2025

The objective of this study was to report a case of canine ocular papillomatosis in a four-year-old female Golden Retriever treated at a veterinary hospital. The patient presented with multiple warts in the ocular region, diagnosed as papillomas after histopathological examination. After surgical removal of the lesions, recurrence occurred. Therefore, a multimodal therapeutic approach was chosen, which included hemotherapy, Thuja tincture, and thymomodulin administration. Hemotherapy was applied with the aim of stimulating the local immune response by reintroducing the animal's own blood into the lesions. Tincture from Thuja, a medicinal plant with immunomodulatory and antiviral properties, was used topically twice a day. Thymomodulin, a systemic immunomodulatory agent, was administered orally at a dose of 176 mg/day to strengthen cellular immunity. After one month of treatment, the dog showed significant improvement, with complete regression of the lesions and discharge from medical care. The combined approach was effective in controlling ocular papillomatosis, demonstrating that the integration of immunomodulatory techniques can be a promising alternative for the treatment of persistent viral infections in dogs.
Utilização de laserterapia associada a terapia farmacológica no trauma cervical em felino – relato de caso
Authors: Koren Simoni Vanessa , Peixoto Júnior Kleber da Cunha , Bacchim Tatiana de Carla Brogna
Published: January 2025

Laser therapy is a treatment that covers several pathologies and can treat or alleviate them in a non-invasive way. It can be used to promote analgesia, improve blood oxygenation and aid in tissue recovery, recovering the body's homeostasis. This paper reports the case of a feline patient, who was diagnosed with a probable spinal cord injury after being attacked by another feline, and a laser therapy protocol was applied, associated with pharmacological therapy, which is efficient for the patient's rapid and satisfactory recovery.
The Intersection of Language, Literature, and Identity: Urdu Poetry as a Reflection of Pakistani Socio-political Realities
Authors: Imran Tazeem
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to analyze the social and political themes of Pakistani poetry in the Urdu language focusing on Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Parveen Shakir, and Habib Jalib. Employing a qualitative textual analysis approach, it explores how their chosen poems further detail such multifaceted aspects of resistance and oppression, identity, and change. Faiz's revolutionary optimism, Shakir's feminism, and Jalib's rebel poetry are a testament to Pakistan's history of political change, gender disadvantage, and collective struggle. The study also suggests themes of freedom, justice, and stand, stressing that Language and Literature indeed lead to transformation. By historicizing Urdu Poetry, the study emphasizes the continued relevance of poetry in the function of socio-political transformation.
Bolgoda ecosystem : a selected Bibliography
Authors:   Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayawardena C. , Seneviratne T. ,   Library, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: January 2025

The electronic edition (E-Copy) of bibliographic compilation on Bolgoda Ecosystem offers up to date extensive information on Bolgoda and its associations with environmental, socio-cultural, and economic components. It includes a curated selection of both published and unpublished material, and anticipated to reach a wider community including the researchers through its digital version. Designed as a digital resource, the E-Copy includes reference material produced until the end of 2023, reflecting the continuing growth of scientific literature on this sensitive ecosystem and retrospective addition of archives to the digital space. It is also interesting to note that the latest scientific literature has a trend in addressing the niche areas in conservation. We hope this electronic version will provide essential background information for researchers, policymakers, and environmental enthusiasts committed to preserving this unique ecosystem. It was encouraging to receive published and unpublished literature through well-wishers to enrich the latest compilation. Feedback for the previous version of the bibliography was considered when updating the revised electronic version and we always welcome constructive criticism to further improve our work. The Compilers' Note has undergone subtle changes in comparison to the printed edition that reveals some basic background information on the Bolgoda Ecosystem. Despite the improvements there may be difficulties in accessing the respective documents through the links provided, which are beyond our control. However, we would be willing to facilitate such situations by connecting the authors or initiating a document delivery facility with the permission of the respective authors.
Sports after single-suture synostosis surgery: a survey of Synostosis Research Group members
Authors: Bonfield Christopher M. , Alexander Allyson L. , Birgfeld Craig B. , Couture Daniel E. , David Lisa R. , French Brooke , Gociman Barbu , Goldstein Jesse A. , Golinko Michael S. , Kestle John R. W. , Lee Amy , Magge Suresh N. , Pollack Ian F. , Rottgers S. Alex , Runyan Christopher M. , Smyth Matthew D. , Vyas Raj , Wilkinson C. Corbett , Skolnick Gary B. , Patel Kamlesh B. , Strahle Jennifer M.
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE

Patients with a history of surgery for single-suture craniosynostosis (SSC) as an infant often wish to participate in sports later in childhood. However, there are no established guidelines from neurosurgeons and craniofacial surgeons to guide parents in which sports their child should or should not participate. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the attitudes and practice patterns of experienced neurosurgeons and craniofacial surgeons regarding the counseling of caregivers of these patients about sports participation.

METHODS

A survey was administered to neurosurgeons and craniofacial plastic surgeons of the Synostosis Research Group (SynRG), a group of 9 North American institutions, to identify attitudes toward sports participation in patients with past SSC surgery. Survey responses were collected anonymously in REDCap. Questions regarding specific sports participation recommendations for patients who underwent surgery as an infant for SSC with ideal healing and for those who required a delayed cranioplasty were answered. Questions pertained to patients with nonsyndromic SSC without associated Chiari malformation, syrinx, or other intracranial/intraspinal anomalies.

RESULTS

Overall, 20 surgeons were invited to participate in the survey, with 18 (90%) (9 neurosurgeons and 9 craniofacial plastic surgeons) fully completing it. Only 1 (5.6%) surgeon counseled against any sports participation for patients with ideal healing. If cranioplasty was required, 39%–50% of surgeons counseled against some participation (most commonly restricting football/rugby, boxing, ice hockey, lacrosse, and wrestling), depending on the extent of the cranioplasty. Overall, more plastic surgeons (56%–67%) counseled against sports participation (including lower-contact sports such as baseball/softball, basketball, gymnastics, and soccer) than neurosurgeons (22%–33%) in patients who required cranioplasty.

CONCLUSIONS

SynRG surgeons generally did not counsel against sports participation (including contact sports) for children with a history of SSC surgery as an infant who had ideal healing. In patients requiring cranioplasty, 39%–50% of surgeons recommended against high-contact sports participation.
Craniosynostosis surgery practice patterns in the United States: what are we doing and how are we doing it?
Authors: Sullivan Lauren E. , Alving-Trinh Alexandra , O’Sick Nicholas , Nixon Alexander , Bonfield Christopher M. , Golinko Michael S. , Pontell Matthew E.
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE

The surgical management of craniosynostosis varies without consensus on technique or standard outcomes reporting. The authors of this study aimed to investigate current surgical management of craniosynostosis in the United States.

METHODS

Two hundred seventy-five surgeons actively treating craniosynostosis in the United States were surveyed. The results from a 28-item instrument were analyzed according to surgeon specialty, surgeon tenure, and geographic location of practice.

RESULTS

The overall response rate was 47.6% (131/275), and final analyses included 58 plastic and reconstructive surgeons and 69 neurosurgeons from 79 different institutions. The majority of surgeons used internal data registries (65.4%); however, only 17.4% of neurosurgeons and 34.5% of plastic surgeons (p = 0.04) contributed to national or international registries. Neurosurgeons were more likely to offer endoscopic strip craniectomy for unicoronal craniosynostosis (75.4% vs 50.0%, p = 0.05) and unilateral lambdoid craniosynostosis (69.6% vs 48.3%, p = 0.018). Plastic surgeons were more likely to offer spring-assisted cranioplasty for bilambdoid synostosis (20.7% vs 7.2%, p = 0.036) and most other sutures. For all sutures, open cranial vault remodeling remains the most frequently offered technique. Plastic surgeons more often selected the surgical technique based on physical examination (86.2% vs 68.1%, p = 0.02) and recognized a "gold-standard" treatment (51.7% vs 17.4%, p < 0.001). Region did not significantly impact the techniques offered. Compared to surgeons with fewer years of experience, those with 6 or more years of experience were less likely to offer cranial vault remodeling for unilateral lambdoid craniosynostosis (p = 0.002) and those with more than 10 years of experience were less likely to offer cranial vault remodeling for bilateral lambdoid craniosynostosis (p = 0.011).

CONCLUSIONS

The authors present the largest description of current craniosynostosis practices in the United States. Reported surgical offerings were overall similar across specialties, regions, and years of surgeon experience. Nearly all surveyed surgeons continue to offer open cranial vault remodeling as an option for all included craniosynostosis variations. Endoscopic strip craniectomy is the second most proposed technique for most sutures, but distraction methods are similarly or more frequently offered in cases of bilateral and multisuture synostoses. Plastic surgeons also report greater spring-assisted repair offers than neurosurgeons, whereas the longest practicing surgeons are less likely to offer open repair in lambdoid cases. Encouraging further contributions to national databases, such as that of the Synostosis Research Group, may provide robust outcome data that can help to identify best practices for managing this complicated pathology.
Surgical treatment of craniofacial cleft and orbital hypertelorism: a single-center cohort study
Authors: As’adi Kamran , Ahmadi Sayedali , Mirsalehi Marjan
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE

Craniofacial clefts, characterized by congenital disruptions in the development of facial and cranial tissues, often present alongside orbital hypertelorism (ORH), an abnormal increase in the interorbital distance. These conditions pose significant challenges in craniofacial surgery due to the complex anatomical and functional considerations involved. This single-center cohort study retrospectively analyzed 22 patients diagnosed with craniofacial cleft syndromes and ORH who were treated at the Craniofacial Centre, Fatima Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Hospital between July 2016 and October 2023.

METHODS

This study outlines the preoperative evaluations, surgical interventions, and postoperative outcomes of these cases. Surgical techniques varied according to the severity and type of deformity, guided by Tessier’s classification system. Procedures included spectacle osteotomy, box osteotomy, and facial bipartition osteotomy, with each approach tailored to address the unique anatomical challenges presented by ORH and associated craniofacial anomalies.

RESULTS

There was a 9% incidence of postoperative infections and a 22.7% incidence of CSF leakage, with a subset of these leading to meningitis. These complications underscore the complexity of managing craniofacial clefts and ORH, highlighting the necessity for meticulous surgical planning and postoperative care.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite the challenges, the study demonstrates that individualized, protocol-driven surgical interventions can achieve significant aesthetic and functional improvements in patients with these congenital anomalies.
Brain mapping for lower-grade glioma around Wernicke’s area
Authors: Yindeedej Vich , Nakajo Kosuke , Tanoue Yuta , Ichinose Tsutomu , Goto Takeo
Published: January 2025

Surgery of lesions around Wernicke’s area is challenging for several reasons. The anatomical boundaries are not clearly defined, necessitating functional identification in addition to anatomical landmarks. There are potential complications secondary to injury of the surrounding structures. This challenge is more substantial when dealing with lower-grade gliomas in this region, as surgeons must balance the extent of resection with the risk of potential injury to the patient, especially considering that there may be other treatment options for the management of residual tumors. In this video, the authors present a case illustration, discussing surgical considerations and strategy.

The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.10.FOCVID24101
Epidemiology and Management of Open Fractures in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal: An Observational Study
Authors: Maharjan Sagar , Chaudhary Arun Kumar , Shrestha Rohit , Shrestha Pramit Ram , Gautam Prabesh , Basi Ashkal , Malla Manasil , Acharya Shreedhar Prasad , Khadka Sushant Kumar
Published: January 2025

Introduction: An open fracture is an orthopedic emergency that requires immediate resuscitation and stabilization. Understanding presentation and management patterns can help prepare in emergency settings. This retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study stated the demographic profile, management pattern, and seasonal distribution of patients presenting with open fractures.Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care center, Medical records of all patients with open fractures who underwent immediate orthopedic interventions between January 2021 and December 2023 were evaluated retrospectively after obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 29/24). Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data.Results: The study included a total of 133 cases of open fractures managed during the study period. Out of these, male patients were 104 (78.20%) and female patients 29 (21.80%), with a median age of 35.00 (25.00 - 42.00) years. Mode of injuries included road traffic accidents 53 (39.85%) and falls 32 (24.06%). Tibia fracture was seen in 56 (42.11%) cases, and spinal anesthesia was used in 52.63% of cases. External fixators 36 (27.07%) and intramedullary nails 29 (21.80%) were the primary surgical interventions.Conclusions: Male patients with open fractures were more in comparison to female patients. Road traffic accidents were the most common cause of injury. Gustilo IIIB fractures were the most frequent kind of injury with tibia most commonly involved. External fixator application was the most common procedure for immediate stabilization.