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Nature of Mastery in Martial Arts and the Method of Obtaining It in Issai Chozan’s Treatise Tengu Geijutsu Ron
Authors: Gorbylev A. M.
Published: July 2024

The article considers the nature of mastery in martial arts (bugei) and the method to obtain it according to the treatise by Issai Chozan (1659–1741), Tengu Geijutsu Ron (Discourse of Tengu on the Art [of the Sword], 1729). This text is a unique phenomenon in the martial arts literature of the Edo period. A work written with a mass readership in mind, it was received by martial artists as an epiphany and remains a part of the canon of the Japanese bugei until now. The topic of mind and methods of controlling its state occupies the central place in the treatise. The sections focusing on this topic contain a comprehensive analysis of the empirical, “incorrect” state of mind (shin), which is juxtaposed with the state of “true mind” (shintai).According to one version, these sections were actually written not by Issai Chozan, but by one of the greatest Japanese Confucian scholars of the 17th century, a representative of the Japanese Wang Yangming school, Kumazawa Banzan (1619–1691), which, probably, explains the depth in which the topic of mind is covered. The Tengu Geijutsu Ron persuasively shows that mastery in martial arts is the result of achieving the state of “true mind” (shintai), bringing in the right state the pneuma-ki, mastering the technique of battle, training the body, grasping the “nature” (sei) of the weapon used and obtaining the ability to “follow” this nature. Issei Chozan notes that, in the system “mind – pneuma – body,” mind occupies the top, commanding place, directing the ki, which, in turn, directs the body, but the process of achieving mastery is based on using feedback in this system.
Foreign Policy Decision Making in Japan During the Gulf War
Authors: Nelidov V. V.
Published: July 2024

The Gulf War (1990–1991) became a watershed event for Japan’s foreign policy, testing its readiness to address the challenges of the post-Cold War world. However, one can hardly say that Japan successfully passed this test. Despite substantial pressure from the United States and heated debates in the Diet and beyond it, Japan failed to make any contribution to the resolution of the crisis other than providing financial aid. Neither the plan to send peacekeepers to assist the U.S.-led coalition nor the proposal to dispatch JASDF aircraft for the evacuation of refugees were realized. The only “human contribution” Japan made was sending JMSDF minesweeper vessels to the Persian Gulf, but even this was done after the active phase of the hostilities was over. This severely harmed Japan’s image in the world and simultaneously served as stimulus for change, leading to Japan assuming a more active international role from the 1990s on. The present article focuses on the domestic political background of Japan’s reaction to the Gulf crisis. It shows how the factors including the political weakness of the prime minister, factional nature of the ruling party, the situation of the “twisted Diet,” where the LDP did not control the House of Councillors, as well as political opportunism of the opposition, insufficient support for the government’s proposals from public opinion, and the general focus on minor and technical details, rather than strategic foreign policy goals, combined to cause a paralysis of the decision-making mechanism. The study of this historical episode will, among other things, help us to better understand the roots of present-day Japanese foreign policy.
Socio-Economic Factors of Changes in Consumer Behavior and Strategies of Trade Companies in Japan
Authors: Timonina I. L.
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes the structure and features of the retail trade sector in Japan, the current trends in the consumer behavior of the Japanese, which became noticeable in the late 20th century and especially after the global financial and economic crisis of 2008–2010 and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on empirical material, the author identifies the main lines of transformation of strategies of Japanese trade corporations under the conditions of economic instability and the formation of a new consumption model.

Trade as a sphere of entrepreneurial activity is represented in Japan by various types of trading enterprises and companies and corporate groups of very different sizes and organizational and legal status. The market leaders are universal trading companies (sōgō shōsha) and large network companies (Seven & I Holdings, Aeon, Fast Retailing, etc.), which finance and organize not only the circulation, but also the production of goods (from the development and purchase of raw materials to production and processing, logistics, sales, and services). The groups include numerous affiliated retail sales companies.

The characteristic features of the Japanese consumer have traditionally been the willingness to pay for quality, convenience, and service, a relatively low level of interest in cheaper goods, preference for the format of “physical” purchases, as well as the desire to buy expensive, exclusive things of luxury brands, which for many have become a sign of financial success and social status.

Among the most important modern factors affecting the scale and structure of consumer demand in Japan are the desire to reduce one’s expenses in the face of slowing economic growth and stagnating incomes, increase in the level of environmental awareness, changing lifestyle and leisure patterns. The most important factor determining the image of the modern Japanese consumer has been the entry into the labor and consumption markets of generations Y and Z, who increasingly rely not on owning, but on using things, which acts as a factor in reducing the scale of the consumer market.

Under these conditions, trading companies modernize their strategies, including by entering into partnerships with national and foreign corporations in order to adapt to changing conditions and maintain competitiveness through modernization, diversification, and digitalization of business, reducing transaction costs based on the synergetic effect.
Ainu Policy Promotion Act: The Problem of Compliance With International Standards on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Authors: Yukliaevskikh (Chekunkova) E. S.
Published: July 2024

This article is devoted to the analysis of the Act on Promoting Measures to Realize a Society in Which the Pride of the Ainu People Is Respected (Act No. 16 of 2019). The problem of compliance of Japan’s Ainu policy with international standards in the sphere of protection of indigenous peoples’ human rights is actively discussed today by foreign researchers. However, it is hardly studied in the Russian historiography. The article discusses the main provisions of the new legislation and reveals the point of view of the Ainu representatives about the measures taken by the government. It has been found out that Japan’s Ainu policy is greatly influenced by the position of international community towards the rights of indigenous peoples. International law has become the main lever of influence on the government for the Ainu people. It has been proven that the mechanisms for promotion and protection of the rights of the Ainu in Japan are imperfect and do not fully comply with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The main issues facing the Ainu are discrimination, collective rights, indigenous representation in the government, development of ethnic education, etc.
The Effect Of Position Rotation On Employee Work Productivity At The Fisheries Service Office Bulukumba Regency
Authors: Rahmat Hidayat  , Sitti Nurbaya  , Sitti Marhumi
Published: July 2024

This research utilizes a quantitative approach to explore the relationship between job rotation and work productivity within the Fisheries Department of Bulukumba Regency. Regression analysis indicates a significant relationship between the job rotation variable (X) and work productivity (Y), with a regression coefficient of 0.902 and a very high level of significance (< 0.001). The results show that each one-unit increase in job rotation is associated with an increase of 0.902 units in work productivity. The regression model also demonstrates a high level of fit, with a coefficient of determination of 0.911, indicating that approximately 91.1% of the variation in work productivity can be explained by the job rotation variable. These findings are consistent with the theory that job rotation can enhance employee productivity and can be utilized to assess employee potential and increase motivation through activity variation. These results support the use of job rotation as a significant predictor of improved work productivity in the context of the Fisheries Department of Bulukumba Regency. Effective implementation and management of job rotation strategies can be key to enhancing employee work productivity.
Dignitas Infinita: A Syllabus of Errors for the 21st Century?
Authors: Brady Bernard V.
Published: July 2024

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith’s declaration Dignitas Infinita states two primary purposes: to clarify the meaning of dignity and condemn violations of dignity. Human dignity has come to be a “brand” of Catholic morality and the word has had several meanings. The first task is creative and constructive and offers a narrative on the development of the church’s moral teaching. The Dicastery offers “a fourfold distinction of the concept of dignity.” The second, a list of actions and practices that violate dignity, is a collection of statements from the Vatican. This essay argues that three of the four understandings of dignity are helpful in addressing social issues and that the central idea of the text, ontological dignity, is not developed and pushed through to its conclusions. The essay questions the listing of the “grave violations of human dignity” not seeing correlation and causation between them, condemning without offering ways of responding, and seemingly stating a moral equivalence among them.
Moral Impossibility and Communion to the Divorced and Remarried
Authors: Hollowell Anthony
Published: July 2024

In a letter to Bishops from Buenos Aires, Pope Francis supports a praxis of Communion to the divorced and remarried which diverges from magisterial precedent, and theologians have asked if this praxis is a rupture in the church’s moral tradition on intrinsically evil objects and adultery. Using criteria provided by Pope John Paul II’s Thomistic personalism, supplemented by Aquinas’ teaching on the essential elements of a natural law marriage, this article demonstrates how, in situations of moral impossibility, Pope Francis’ proposal is in continuity with, and not a rupture from, the church’s moral tradition regarding intrinsically evil objects.
Catholic Anthropology beyond Compulsory Sexuality
Authors: Coblentz Jessica
Published: July 2024

Drawing from asexual experience and theory, this essay demonstrates how many Catholic magisterial and progressive theological accounts of the human person mask the realities of asexuality by reflecting and perpetuating compulsory sexuality. To correct this oversight and move Catholic theological anthropologies beyond compulsory sexuality, the author explores underappreciated dimensions of human life that often feature more prominently among asexual persons because of their asexuality. This reflection shows asexuality to be a fecund resource for expanding theological reflection on human relationship to the more-than-human world, to other humans, and to God.
Inculturation of Catholic Virtue Ethics through Vietnamese Women’s Reclaimed Confucian Virtues
Authors: Nguyen Ngoc
Published: July 2024

Vietnamese women have historically been obligated to practice four womanly virtues because of the influence of Confucian values. Confucian concepts and practices correlate to Christian virtue ethics by stressing the practice of good acts and the avoidance of evil through the practice of special virtues that are strictly observed and reflected in a moral life, leading to the perfection of oneself. There is a connection between the Catholic virtues of justice, charity, solidarity, and wisdom and the four Vietnamese womanly virtues because modern Vietnamese women are expected to utilize these virtues to promote the common good in society and the family. Despite the negative influence of Confucian values that results in the societal oppression of women, both the practice of virtue ethics and Vietnamese womanly virtues allows one to become a more perfect person. The Virgin Mary is considered a virtuous and perfect woman because she lived and practiced the virtues in her life. This article considers how Vietnamese womanly virtues are linked with Marian virtues through the context of virtue ethics to illustrate a linkage between Confucian and Catholic virtues. This can help enhance the relevance of Catholic teaching in the Vietnamese church.
Review of Bernard G. Prusak and Jennifer Reed-Bouley, eds., Catholic Higher Education and Catholic Social Thought
Authors: Shadle Matthew A.
Published: July 2024

Review of Bernard G. Prusak and Jennifer Reed-Bouley, eds., Catholic Higher Education and Catholic Social Thought
Emergency department observation of patients with acute heart failure prior to hospital admission: impact on short-term prognosis
Authors: López Díez María Pilar , Llorens Pere , Martín-Sánchez Francisco Javier , Gil Víctor , Jacob Javier , Herrero Pablo , Llauger Lluís , Tost Josep , Aguirre Alfons , Garrido José Manuel , Vega Juan Antonio , Fuentes Marta , Alonso María Isabel , López Grima María Luisa , Piñera Pascual , Romero Rodolfo , Lucas-Imbernón Francisco Javier , Andueza Juan Antonio , Povar Javier , Richard Fernando , Sánchez Carolina , Miró Òscar
Published: July 2024

Objetivos. Analizar si la estancia en el área de observación de urgencias (AOU) de pacientes que han sido diagnosticados de insuficiencia cardiaca aguda (ICA) y que deben ingresar está asociada con algún cambio en la evolución a corto plazo. Métodos. Se recogieron datos basales y clínicos de pacientes diagnosticados de ICA en el servicio de urgencias de 15 hospitales españoles. Se analizó la asociación cruda y ajustada de la estancia en el AOU previa a la hospitalización con mortalidad a 30 días (objetivo primario) y con mortalidad intrahospitalaria e ingreso prolongado (> 7 días) (objetivos secundarios). Resultados. Se incluyeron 6.597 pacientes (mediana = 83 años, RIC = 76-88; mujeres = 55%) hospitalizados por ICA (50% en medicina interna, 23% en cardiología, 11% en geriatría y 16% en otros servicios); de ellos, 3.241 (49%) permanecieron en observación en urgencias (grupo AOU) y 3.350 (51%) hospitalizaron sin observación previa (grupo no-AOU). La observación en urgencias se asoció con ser mujer, tener demencia o enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, recibir crónicamente fármacos específicos para insuficiencia cardiaca, mayor deterioro funcional basal y mayor gravedad de la descompensación. El grupo AOU más frecuentemente hospitalizó en medicina interna y corta estancia, y menos frecuentemente en cardiología, geriatría y cuidados intensivos. La mortalidad a 30 días fue del 12,6% (AOU = 13,7%, no-AOU = 11,4%, p = 0,004); la mortalidad intrahospitalaria fue del 10,4% (AOU = 11,1%, no-AOU = 9,6%, p = 0,044) y el ingreso prolongado del 50,0% (AOU = 48,7%, no-AOU = 51,2%, p = 0,046). Tras ajustar por las diferencias entre grupos, la estancia en observación en urgencias no se asoció con mortalidad a 30 días (HR = 1,14, IC 95% = 0,99-1,31), mortalidad intrahospitalaria (OR = 1,09, IC 95% = 0,92-1,29) o estancia prolongada (OR = 0,91, IC 95% = 0,82-1,01). Conclusión. Aunque los pacientes hospitalizados por ICA que permanecen en observación en urgencias presentan mayor mortalidad, esta asociación parece explicarse por su peor situación de base y la mayor gravedad del episodio de descompensación y no por su paso por el AOU.
Anglicisms in French using the example of the IT sector
Authors: Kandan B. A.
Published: July 2024

Loan words are present in many languages of the world. The most common language to-day is English, from which most borrowings originate. The French language also contains a large number of anglicisms. The development of information technology has led to the emergence of new words and terms that are quickly entering other languages, including French.
The history and meaning of Umlaut in German
Authors: Ruskova E. О.
Published: July 2024

The article examines the origin of the umlaut in the German language, its influence on the sound system and the importance of its proper use in speech, as well as the specific rules of use during writing and speech.
Tumor fibroso solitário renal: relato de caso e revisão da literatura
Authors: Mai Junior Alceo Antonio , Colaneri Sommer Salomão Raphael , Jacques Cohen David
Published: July 2024

O tumor fibroso solitário é uma neoplasia rara de origem mesenquimal que pode acometer o rim. Relatamos o caso de um paciente masculino de 25 anos, com queixa de lombalgia direita recorrente sem outros sintomas urinários, que durante a investigação com tomografia computadorizada foi observado uma grande massa tumoral no rim direito. Esta patologia geralmente possui comportamento benigno, tendo baixo potencial maligno, e o diagnóstico se dá apenas pela análise histopatológica.
Technology Enable Language Learning: Mediating Role of Collaborative Learning
Authors: Rintaningrum Ratna
Published: July 2024

In the current technological era, language learning has experienced significant changes. The implementation of technology in language learning has enabled the development of innovative learning methods, especially in the context of collaborative learning. Optimizing language and technology skills can be a provision to face the demands of life which are always changing according to the times. Therefore, students need to explore technology in the learning process. This research aims to investigate the role of technology in mediating collaborative learning in the context of language learning. Combining language learning with technology is a relevant solution to mediate collaborative learning. An approach that involves a reciprocal relationship between educators and students to achieve maximum learning goals. The method used in this research is quantitative. The steps are to create a statement related to technologically enabled language learning that can mediate the role of collaborative learning. Then it is formulated into a Google form and filled in by students. Then the data is collected input and processed using the SPSS application. The correctness of the data can be proven by statements made on the Google form which are adjusted to the facts that occur in the world of education. The results of this research state that in language learning, technology plays a very important role in becoming an intermediary for optimizing collaborative learning. Creating a new innovative educational perspective that is increasingly sophisticated, helping students develop more complex and in-depth thinking abilities so that they can provide effective solutions related to all forms of challenges that occur in the world of education. This research concludes that teachers are advised to better understand language learning through technology so they can teach students how to adapt to increasing technological changes. So that it can expand opportunities for creativity in learning and enrich the learning experience through the skills practiced by the teacher.
Projective techniques: in search of an alternative to validity and reliability
Authors: Antunes Luiz Guilherme Rodrigues , Souza Rafael de Freitas , Ferreira Ana Cristina , Zanola Fernanda de Aguiar , Vilas Boas Luiz Henrique de Barros
Published: July 2024

Objective: This essay aims to discuss the rigor of the projective technique with a qualitative focus.
Results: The main criticisms of projective techniques are not appropriate for qualitative research. As an alternative, the criteria proposed by Lincoln and Guba (1985) have been established. They are credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability.
Theoretical/Methodological Contributions: The essay demonstrates the methodological contribution. It also illustrates how the projective technique can be applied to build your rigor through a qualitative lens.
Estimation of the Relationship between Vegetation Pattern and Land Surface Temperature in Asansol Municipal Corporation
Authors: Maji Sougata , Chakrabortty Druheen
Published: July 2024

Urbanization is the obvious reason for the fluctuation of land surface temperature phenomena that leads to a distressing urban environment. Urban vegetation has the potential to minimize the land surface temperature intensity. The study has investigated the relationship between Land Surface Temperature (LST) and vegetation patterns in AMC. The Landsat 5 TM and the Landsat 8 OLI satellite images for the years 1991 and 2021 have been considered for analysis. The four Landscape metrics including Class Area, Patch Density, Edge Density, and Mean Shape Index have been selected to determine the spatial pattern of green spaces. The correlation techniques have been applied to depict the association between the variables. The study has found that vegetation configuration has no significant relationship with LST within the aforesaid period. But the vegetation amount is slightly associated with LST in comparison to vegetation configuration. Therefore vegetation amount may play a crucial role to mitigate the LST phenomenon. However, the relationship is very complex and varies spatially and scale-wise.
Allelopathic Effect of Leaf-Biomass of Parthenium hysterophorus, Cassia occidentalis and Chenopodium murale on Soil-Fertility and Growth of Vigna unguiculata
Authors: Anjali  , Lomas Maneesh Kumar , Narayan Rup
Published: July 2024

Incomplete removal of alien weeds from the crop-fields gravely impacts the succeeding crop growth. Impact of powdered leaf biomass (PLB) of three alien weeds Parthenium hysterophorus, Cassia occidentalis and Chenopodium murale was investigated on germination and growth of Vigna unguiculata and the soil fertility. Soils were amended with different doses of weed PLB (0.5, 1 and 2 g/kg soils) individually and in combinations of binary and tertiary mixtures. PLB of Parthenium and Chenopodium significantly retarded crop growth and yield, whereas PLB of Cassia significantly stimulated it. PLB of all weeds significantly improved the soil fertility individually as well as in combinations. Binary mixtures of weed PLB showed antagonistic and synergistic impacts on crop growth, indicating Cassia’s potential to manage the most invasive Parthenium and aggressively advance Chenopodium. Total phenolic content, enzymatic activity and antioxidant activity of these weeds were recorded in the order Parthenium > Chenopodium > Cassia, reflective of stress tolerance order of these weeds. Thus, aggressive plant invasions in urbanizing areas could be attributed to their ability to alter soil properties. Further, antagonistic property of Cassia here has management implication for invasive Parthenium and aggressive intruder Chenopodium in Indian dry tropics.
Comparative Assessment of Nutrient Mobilisation and Heavy Metal Indices in Chronosequence of Manganese Mine Spoil
Authors: Dash Samapika , Kujur Monty
Published: July 2024

Mine tailings are generated during mineral extraction that greatly influence soil properties and provide a least opportunity for vegetation. In current study, accumulation of available nutrients and their effect on concentration of heavy metals were assessed from a chronosequence of manganese mine spoil (MBO0, MBO2, MBO4, MBO6, MBO8, MBO10) and compared it with native forest soil. In mine spoil, required level of nutrients were less than those in native forest soil. Heavy metal content was found to be high in fresh overburden spoil as compared to native forest soil. Fresh overburden mine spoil id acidic in nature due to high accumulation of Mn and Fe metals. However, in course of time, the acidic nature of mine spoil turns into basic due to the improvement in the soil physic-chemical characters. In chronosequence overburden spoil shows increasing trend in soil organic carbon, electrical conductivity and cation exchange capacity leading towards rapid reclamation.
Decentralized Forest Governance and Resource Management: Assessing Community Dependence and Conservation Effectiveness in Broad-Leaved and Coniferous Forest Stands
Authors: Singh Prakash , Sundriyal R C , Saini Akshay , Rana Rekha
Published: July 2024

Globally decentralized forest governance is being promoted to conserve and sustainably manage forest resources along with meeting local livelihoods. In the Central Himalayan region of India, it came into existence in 1931, long before the time when the concept of decentralized forest governance became popular globally, and the aim was to accomplish the subsistence needs of the smallholders in the region. This article discusses whether the species types (broadleaved and coniferous) affect biophysical conditions, species richness, and conservation effectiveness of community-owned forests (locally called Van Panchayat forests), and what could be done to improve their management in the near future. The findings are based on a household survey covering 16 villages as well as a biophysical assessment of 18 community forest stands (9 per forest type) covering an area of 1778 ha and 341 ha in both forest categories. It was found that farmers across the villages are intricately dependent on forest resources to support their livelihoods that are governed by a village institution (Van Panchayat) to maintain equity of benefit-sharing among all stakeholders. Both forest categories exhibited high dependence, however, there was a considerable difference in resource quality, viz. quality of fodder, fuel, and litter in broadleaved forests, therefore the community has more preference for such stands. The broadleaved Banj-oak stands revealed better biophysical status in terms of species diversity, tree density, total basal area, and regeneration than the coniferous Chir-pine stands. Although the local government has taken up selective policy initiatives to encourage decentralized forest governance, more needs to be done to strengthen it on the ground level, particularly in Chir-pine stands. It is suggested that the community management of forests needs to be improved in relation to leadership development, rationale use of bio-resources, and adopting site-specific management strategies. In areas with Chir-pine forests community need to be educated to reduce forest fire and promote the plantation of broad-leaved species. Also, the scope of community forests needs to be broadened by adopting and involving smallholders in various forest enterprise development and climate action programs. For this, developing proper alliances of village institutions with civil society groups and other partner institutions along with virtuous support from local government can lead to enhance social and environmental resilience of communities.
Performance Evaluation of Two Stage Wastewater Model for Treatment of Dairy Effluents
Authors: Saxena Sonika , Kumawat Tejaswini , Lata Ramakant , Rajvanshi Jayana , Arora Sudipti
Published: July 2024

The continuous rise in consumer demand for dairy products has led to significant advancements in food and dairy technology, resulting in a substantial increase in dairy production. However, the expansion of the dairy industry has placed a strain on the environment due to the generation of waste products containing elevated levels of constituents such as casein, lactose, fat, inorganic salts, as well as detergents and sanitizers. These contribute to elevated Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) values. While dairy facilities have implemented their own treatment plants to address these environmental challenges, there is an ongoing need to assess the efficiency of these wastewater treatment systems.In this study, a two-stage model was developed, comprising a primary tank involving microbial treatment and a secondary tank with a layer of activated charcoal powder at the bottom and sawdust above it. The treated dairy effluent from these filtration units underwent analysis for various physicochemical parameters and was compared with samples obtained directly from the dairy industry. A total of eight indigenous bacterial isolates were derived from the processing of dairy wastewater through the model. Isolates R2 and R3 were obtained from raw wastewater, S1, S2, S3 isolates from secondary treated effluent, and T1, T2, T3 isolates from tertiary treated effluent. These isolates were further characterized biochemically as Micrococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus spp., etc. Among all isolates, S3 demonstrated the highest reduction efficiency in water parameters, namely Electrical Conductivity, Chemical Oxygen Demand, and Biochemical Oxygen Demand, with reductions of 59.26%, 70.19%, and 74%, respectively
Monitoring Forest Health Using Geographical Information System Based Weighted Overlay Method in Sonaikushi Reserved Forest, Morigaon District, Assam, India
Authors: Bora Rimlee , Bora Ashok Kumar
Published: July 2024

Degradation of forest is now a most prevalent global issue. Assessment and monitoring of forest health is considered to be an important aspect for protection and management of forest ecosystem. This study is aimed at evaluating forest health of Sonaikushi reserved forest, Morigaon District, Assam, India. In order to assess forest health of the reserved forest some remote sensing spectral indices namely Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), The Green Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (GNDVI), Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index (SAVI) and Normalized Difference Moisture Index (NDMI) have been applied. For this purpose, two multi temporal satellite images have been taken. These maps are prepared using two different spectral bands in raster calculator function of ArcGIS software. The NDVI value ranges from 0.526 to -0.142 in 1992, 0.373-0.049 in 2022 while that of GNDVI value ranges from 0.489 to -0.155 in 1992 and 0.319-0.034 in 2022. SAVI value range in 1992 is 0.786 to -0.212 and 0.559-0.074 in 2022. NDMI value range in 1992 is 0.352 to -0.414 and 0.184 to -0.197 in 2022. Weighted overlay method was used for preparing forest health map where all the indices were overlayed in a single map on the basis of assigned weightage. The results show that unhealthy forest has decreased to -1.89 km2 (-3.71%) and moderately healthy forest has increased to 3.53 km2 (6.92%) during the period 1992-2022. Besides, highly healthy forest has increased to 1.18 km2 (2.32%). But, forest under very highly healthy category has been decreased to -2.82 km2 (-5.53%) from 1992-2022.
A Perspective on Avifaunal Diversity and Composition in the Grasslands of Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary, Subtropical Montane Ecosystem of North-western Himalaya, Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Kaur Navneet , Banyal Harinder Singh
Published: July 2024

The present research work deals with the avifaunal diversity and community structure in the grasslands of Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Solan and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh. The present work has revealed the presence of 34 species of grassland birds belonging to 29 genera spread under 19 families and 5 orders. Of these, 14 species were obligate grassland species that depend on the montane grassland ecosystem entirely and 20 species were found to be facultatively dependent. The 16 species were reliant for nesting in the habitat and 18 species partly use the habitat for nesting. The Pearson correlation indicated a strong positive correlation between grass and bird species. An analysis of the impact of various anthropogenic activities has also been presented in the present manuscript. This study is the first attempt to describe grassland-dependent birds from the sanctuary.
A Leaf Based Classification for Himalayan Forests
Authors: Singh Surendra Pratap , Thadani Rajesh
Published: July 2024

The topographic heterogeneity of the Himalayas leads to a mosaic of growing conditions which limits the utility of traditional systems of forest classification. A leaf phenology based classification is suggested as an alternate to help understand patterns of Himalayan forests. Leaf traits such as longevity, time of new flush and shedding and type of leaf, are linked with ecosystem processes and show more consistent patterns across Himalayan landscapes. While low temperatures and a short growing season limit growth at extremely high altitudes and near the timberline, drought stress is the variable that most influences forest structure in the majority of Himalayan forests. Precipitation occurs through two major weather systems: the monsoon which is the dominant climate system for much of the Himalayas, and the westerlies, which are active in the Western part and northern fringes of the Himalayas. The pre-monsoon dry season is the most important in determining forest type and leaf phenology. Based on these differing weather systems and rainfall deficits, the Himalayas can be broadly divided into five categories based on type of leaf and when it is shed. Trees which leaf out in the pre-monsoon period, with approximately one year leaf life span and almost simultaneous leaf fall (e1 type), can best benefit from the monsoonal climate.  This type lies on a continuum between pre-monsoon deciduous (dp) and evergreen species with multiple leaf flush (e2). At higher altitudes and dryer sites conifers (e3 type) dominate while winter deciduous (dw) are most abundant near the treeline. The Himalayas lie at the confluence of the Palearctic and Indo-malayan biogeographic zones and the influence of these different vegetation types is evident. Despite the presence of a floristic base and diversity of deciduous species Himalayan forests are largely evergreen as climatic conditions favour this evergreen strategy.
Dengue e sua correlação com as comorbidades cardíacas: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Santos Maria Fernanda Rodrigues dos , Alves Ana Luisa Franco , Queiroz Emanuelly Oliveira , Carvalho Rafaela Glerean de , Leal Bruna Pineda , Godoy Sthefany Lima , Costa Maria Eduarda Valério , Panico Ana Clara Bonini , Borges Matheus Gustavo , Dellalibera-Joviliano Renata
Published: July 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A dengue, arbovirose cujo vírus é transmitido principalmente pelo mosquito Aedes aegypti, é uma doença que representa uma ameaça significativa à saúde mundial devido à alta incidência, principalmente nos países em desenvolvimento. Embora a maioria das infecções por este vírus apresente sintomas leves, alguns casos podem evoluir para manifestações mais graves como a Síndrome Expandida da Dengue, que afeta principalmente o sistema cardiovascular. MÉTODOS:  Para a realização deste estudo foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica integrativa utilizando dados do PubMed e Scielo, por meio da combinação das palavras chaves “dengue”, “síndrome expandida da dengue”, “coração” com o operador AND. Adicionalmente, foram incluídos artigos escritos em inglês e publicados a partir de 2016. Isso levou à descoberta de 303 estudos, que passaram por critérios de inclusão e exclusão, restando apenas 22 artigos incluídos nesta revisão. RESULTADOS: O comportamento do coração durante uma infecção por DENV (Vírus Dengue) é variável, podendo ocorrer desde alterações na frequência cardíaca até em inflamação do músculo cardíaco e bloqueio da condução elétrica, que pode ser letal para tais músculos. A infecção por dengue afeta as células do coração, provocando inflamação e disfunção da bomba cardíaca. A gravidade está ligada ao extravasamento plasmático e às citocinas. Miocardite, arritmias e elevação de troponina são frequentes, destacando a importância do diagnóstico e acompanhamento cardíaco pós-infecção por dengue. Além disso, insuficiência cardíaca e bloqueio cardíaco também foram observados. CONCLUSÃO: A extensão dos problemas cardíacos após a infecção por dengue exige que a comunidade médica esteja ciente dessas mudanças, a fim de fornecer aos pacientes tratamentos mais coerentes.
Avaliação da qualidade do ar interior de dois shopping centers da cidade de Manaus/AM e sua relação com a saúde pública
Authors: Silva Laurie Mélany Marques da , Roberto José Carlos Alves , Almeida Victor da Silva
Published: July 2024

Quando se trata de ambientes internos, a climatização do ar torna os ambientes acolhedores e convidativos, no entanto pode gerar uma quantidade de poluentes como gás carbônico, microrganismos e poeira em suspensão, dentre outros. Certos estudos comprovam que o desequilíbrio na qualidade do ar interior provoca danos à saúde dos visitantes e ocupantes. Desta forma, a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) sugere que sejam seguidos os padrões e critérios para a qualidade do ar no interior dos ambientes climatizados por ar condicionado, no qual locais ocupados ou recorrente frequentados por muitas pessoas, esse cuidado é especialmente importante. A má qualidade do ar em ambientes internos pode causar danos à saúde pública? Este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar, por meio de um levantamento bibliográfico de cunho qualitativo exploratório, como a qualidade do ar interior pode causar danos à saúde, somado a uma avaliação de dois ambientes localizados na cidade de Manaus/AM. A metodologia consistiu no levantamento bibliográfico acerca do tema escolhido, assim também, como a realização da análise da qualidade do ar interior de dois shopping centers da cidade de Manaus/AM realizada no mês de fevereiro de 2021, afim de verificar a sua relação com a saúde pública. Para isso, foram utilizados materiais de uso permanente, consumo e serviços na realização da coleta dos parâmetros de concentração de CO2, temperatura, umidade relativa, velocidade do ar, concentração de material particulado, concentração de fungos, bolores e bactérias para posterior comparação com os parâmetros aceitos pela Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA). Através da comparação dos parâmetros físico-químicos e biológicos da qualidade do ar interior dos shoppings com os parâmetros aceitos pela ANVISA, foi possível observar que os dois ambientes monitorados apresentaram conformidade para todos os parâmetros analisados, atendendo todos os limites estabelecidos pela legislação. Essa pesquisa tem como contribuição social integrar a literatura existente sobre avaliação da qualidade do ar interior, pois os ambientes analisados são shoppings com elevada popularidade na cidade de Manaus/AM, além de contribuir com pesquisas futuras. Portanto, a importância deste trabalho está ligada não somente a verificação do cumprimento da legislação, mas principalmente apresentar os possíveis danos que um ambiente com má qualidade do ar interior pode causar a saúde humana.
Construindo capacidades para políticas informadas por evidências (PIE) no brasil: uma análise do perfil de egressos do Projeto Espie
Authors: Barreto Jorge Otávio Maia , Romão Davi Mamblona Marques , Machado Maria Lúcia Teixeira , Setti Cecília , Riera Rachel , Gomes Romeu , Silva Silvio Fernandes da
Published: July 2024

Este estudo analisou o perfil de egressos da pós-graduação lato sensu em Políticas de Saúde Informadas por Evidências (PIE), no âmbito do projeto Apoio à Formulação e Implementação de Políticas Públicas de Saúde Informadas por Evidências-ESPIE, realizado pelo Hospital Sírio-Libanês e o Ministério da Saúde do Brasil, nos anos de 2016, 2017 e 2019. Trata-se de estudo descritivo transversal e a coleta de dados foi realizada em agosto/2021, por instrumento online, com questões Likert, estruturadas em três seções: i) caracterização socioeconômica e profissional; ii) percepções sobre a expectativa prévia e aplicação efetiva das competências desenvolvidas; e iii) interesse e arranjos organizativos de PIE. Como resultados obtidos, 367 egressos responderam o questionário, o perfil prevalente foi do sexo feminino (82,6%), com mais de 35 anos (83,1%), cor branca (56,4%) e sem deficiência física (95,9%). A maioria tinha formação em saúde e atuava no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Metade dos respondentes tinha mais de cinco anos de experiência profissional ao ingressar no ESPIE. As percepções sobre expectativas prévias e efetiva contribuição dos cursos, relacionadas ao sucesso educacional e aplicabilidade das competências desenvolvidas, mostraram que os cursos contribuíram para o desenvolvimento em PIE, bem como para melhorar atividades profissionais, inserção profissional e ambientes organizacionais. Estes resultados subsidiam futuros esforços de institucionalização das Políticas Informadas por Evidências no Brasil e região. As respostas apontaram para o êxito no desenvolvimento de competência, incorporação de conhecimentos e melhoria da prática profissional em PIE, mas também sugerem barreiras para que as organizações as reconheçam e valorizem.
Brasil e Guiana Francesa: apontamentos preliminares sobre educação, etnia e diversidade
Authors: Souza Marcos Teixeira de
Published: July 2024

Nas últimas décadas diversas ações feita por movimentos sociais na América Latina e Caribe lutam por reconhecimento como parte da nação, como parte da história e da formação do povo latino-americano e caribenho. Estas lutas, dentro e fora das escolas e universidades, concentram na fala e nas ações de reivindicar do Estado a garantia de direitos quanto às manifestações culturais, linguísticas, sociais. A Guiana Francesa e Brasil, dados seus contextos parecidos e peculiares, podem ensejar um caminho comum no tocante a algumas destas pautas e lutas por reconhecimento de minorias, ganhando relevo a presença da Universidade Federal do Amapá e sua interação com as universidades da Guiana Francesa.
A metodologia de Pressman para prototipação de um software-móvel voltado à assistência do enfermeiro em lesões por pressão
Authors: Silva Gabryelly Barros de Carvalho , Ceccon Danilo Lima , Correia Flávia , Handem Priscila de Castro , Santiago Luiz Carlos
Published: July 2024

A implementação de tecnologias em nosso cotidiano, transformou significativamente o trabalho na área da saúde, particularmente na Enfermagem. Este estudo, visa descrever as etapas de construção de um software-protótipo denominado LPPENFcare, destinado a auxiliar Enfermeiros no cuidado de pacientes com lesões por pressão. Utilizando a metodologia de prototipação de Pressman (2016), o estudo seguiu as etapas de comunicação, planejamento, modelagem, construção e entrega. Foram realizadas revisões de literatura e consultas a materiais de referência para garantir a validade técnica do protótipo. A fase de comunicação envolveu a coleta de dados e refinamento dos requisitos; o planejamento definiu a engenharia do projeto; a modelagem e construção incluíram a criação e ajustes do protótipo; e a entrega envolveu a avaliação e feedback do público-alvo. O estudo conclui que o desenvolvimento de ferramentas tecnológicas por Enfermeiros contribui para a otimização da assistência e reflete a adaptação dos profissionais às novas realidades tecnológicas. Este protótipo representa um passo significativo na integração de TIC na Enfermagem, promovendo maior eficiência no tratamento de lesões por pressão.
Autonomia contratual e plano de recuperação judicial: análise da liberdade de elaboração do plano e suas cláusulas sob a ótica do controle judicial
Authors: Abrantes Diana Freitas Veras , Lanzillo Anderson Souza da Silva
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo explora a interação entre a autonomia contratual e o controle judicial no contexto do plano de recuperação judicial, destacando como a liberdade de formulação do plano é equilibrada pela supervisão judiciária. Utilizando uma metodologia de revisão bibliográfica com abordagem qualitativa, o estudo examina a flexibilidade conferida aos devedores para estruturar seus planos de recuperação de acordo com suas necessidades e a atuação do judiciário em garantir a conformidade legal e a proteção dos direitos dos credores. A pesquisa revela que, embora a autonomia contratual seja crucial para a elaboração de soluções eficazes e personalizadas, ela deve ser constantemente moderada pelo controle judicial para evitar abusos e assegurar que o plano atenda aos requisitos de viabilidade econômica e justiça. O estudo conclui que um equilíbrio dinâmico entre flexibilidade na formulação do plano e supervisão judicial é essencial para o sucesso da recuperação judicial, promovendo a reestruturação sustentável das empresas e a satisfação adequada dos credores.
Fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopic evaluation of swallowing for the detection of dysphagia in patients with stroke: a integrative review
Authors: Perez-Ramos Isabel Cristina Sabatini
Published: July 2024

Difficulty for swallowing, clinically defined as dysphagia, is a common manifestation in stroke patients and significantly increases the risk of clinical complications. The objective of this study was to perform a integrative review of the literature regarding the accuracy of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) for detecting dysphagia in patients with stroke. Methods: We conducted a search for articles published from 2000 to 2021 in the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Bireme databases. The following keywords were used: "fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)" and "stroke". Results: It was identified 23 articles that utilized fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) to screen stroke patients for dysphagia. The overall sensitivity and specificity of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) ranged from 55.9% to 100%. Conclusions: The standardization of specific protocols for the diagnosis of dysphagia in stroke patients is necessary, both in clinical tests and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), as special care is essential for these patients given their unique clinical characteristics.
Enfermagem e Síndrome de Burnout em demandas trabalhistas: uma análise jurimétrica
Authors: Rodrigues Urbanir Santana , Rodrigues Eder Pereira , Rodrigues Gustavo Urbano Santana , Santana Paulo Eduardo Santos , Martins Herbert Toledo
Published: July 2024

A inclusão da Síndrome de Burnout (SB) na lista oficial de doenças ocupacionais traz avanços significativos para a saúde do trabalhador, permitindo a busca de tutela jurisdicional. Com o reconhecimento da SB como doença ocupacional, a saúde mental dos trabalhadores ganhou maior importância, deixando de ser tratada apenas como um problema individual. O Estado e os empregadores agora têm novas responsabilidades legais, devendo promover e garantir um ambiente de trabalho seguro e saudável. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar as demandas trabalhistas relacionadas à Síndrome de Burnout em profissionais da Enfermagem no Brasil, no período de 2014 a 2022. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo e descritivo que utilizou técnica jurimétrica. Dos 199.798 processos trabalhistas demandados pela categoria, identificamos 407 que mencionaram a Síndrome de Burnout nos pedidos apresentados na petição inicial. Esse resultado contrasta com pesquisas que indicam alta prevalência do Burnout na categoria. Indicamos a necessidade de uma abordagem interdisciplinar para encontrar soluções que possam atenuar os prejuízos sofridos pelas trabalhadoras, indo além do ambiente de trabalho, uma vez que afetam também o ambiente social que elas fazem parte como cidadãs.