bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pintura Abstrata: Cidadania em Movimento
Authors: Marques Ana Silva , Leite Sara Costa
Published: June 2024

A Arte pode permitir o desenvolvimento para a Cidadania na Educação. No âmbito do conhecimento artístico são reconhecidos os atributos provenientes de áreas distintas, ricos de informações, como é o exemplo das Artes Plásticas. Neste caso particular a Pintura Abstrata e a Dança, possibilita o alargamento de diversas capacidades e experiências de interseção, onde a dimensão criativa e conceção de objetos artísticos são uma possibilidade e na qual os conceitos de Cultura e Cidadania provenientes de duas realidades podem estar associados.
No contexto de um XXXXX desenvolvido no Ano Letivo de 2020/2021, no âmbito do XXXXXXXXXX, do XXXXXXXXXX, realizou-se um estudo que visou aprofundar os conhecimentos e competências ao nível do processo de composição coreográfica, tendo como ponto de partida um estímulo visual – diferentes obras de artistas plásticos de arte abstrata – em que se desenhou um projeto dirigido aos alunos de um Curso Profissional de Dança Contemporânea. O trabalho baseou-se no paradigma da abordagem metodológica qualitativa e sustentou-se nas premissas da investigação-ação. As obras artísticas específicas foram o ponto central do projeto sendo determinante a partilha em que valores e competências permitiram aos alunos tomar decisões fomentando o desenvolvimento de uma capacidade de participação responsável, cívica e ativa, resultando num Produto Artístico de Dança.
Aconte-ser
Authors: Neto Ângelo Cid
Published: June 2024

A aula de técnica de dança contemporânea, proposta enquanto um lugar de problematização, reflete, de forma imanente, sobre a relação entre os métodos e os processos de criação coreográfica e o processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Este facto enaltece a relação Escola-Mundo enquanto um lugar de pensamento capaz de configurar uma cartografia de aspetos éticos, estéticos e políticos. É neste lugar que este texto pretende promover uma indagação filosófica que explora o potencial de relação, o potencial educativo e como a arquitetura dos processos de ensino-aprendizagem é capaz de se sustentar num plano de conexão com o desconhecido. Partindo do posicionamento deleuziano onde tanto a criação artística como a filosófica produzem pensamento através da criação de conceitos, aconte-ser é, deste modo, um conceito criado para pensar a ativação de uma pedagogia porvir no contexto da aula de técnica de dança contemporânea. Assim, na horizontalidade dos conceitos, o acontecimento Deleuziano é o ponto de coincidência de vários aspetos desenvolvidos no texto propondo um diálogo-paisagem entre educação, criação e investigação. O ensino-aprendizagem é proposto, deste modo, enquanto um processo sustentado numa perspetiva construtivista do conhecimento, em que a aula de técnica de dança contemporânea se torna o lugar da transformação e da experiência.
STUDY OF GENOTYPIC CORRELATION MATRIX IN PIGEON PEA (CAJANUS CAJAN (L.)) GENOTYPES
Authors: Gulzar Shugufta , Bhardwaj Rajneesh , Singh Negi Arvind , Prakash Sachin , Rawat Akriti , Parindyal Kavya , Parindiyal Kamna
Published: June 2024

Thirty-three genotypes of kharif Pigeon Pea were evaluated and correlation coefficient was estimated for the yield contributing traits. Correlation studies revealed that the hundred seed weight exhibits positive and highly significant association with yield per plant followed by number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, days to maturity and number of primary branches indicating the role of effects in yield per plant. Number of primary branches, number of secondary branches, number of pods per plant and number of seeds per pod showed positive and highly significant genotypic correlation with hundred seed weight. Plant height, number of primary branches and number of pods per plant showed highly significant with number of seeds per pod. Number of primary branches and days to maturity was highly significant with number of pods per plant. Number of primary branches was highly significant with number of secondary branches. Plant height was highly significant with number of primary branches. Days to maturity was highly significant with days to 50 % podding.
GENETIC VARIABILITY PARAMETERS STUDY IN SOYBEAN [GLYCINE MAX (L.) MERRILL] GENOTYPES
Authors: Parindiyal Kamna , Bhardwaj Rajneesh , Singh Negi Arvind , Parindiyal Kavya , Rawat Akriti , Gulzar Shagufta , Prakash Sachin
Published: June 2024

The present investigation was conducted during Kharif, 2022 at Research Farm, School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun. The experimental material consist of fifteen genotypes along with three checks of soybean which were sown in a randomized block design with three replications. The analysis of variance revealed a highly significant difference for most of the traits studied viz., days to 50% flowering, number of pods per plant, number of nodes per plant, plant height at maturity (cm), number of primary branches, number of pod clusters per plant, number of seeds per plant, hundred seed weight (g), and seed yield per plant (g). High magnitudes of PCV and GCV were observed for the traits viz., plant height at maturity (cm), number of pods per plant, number of pod cluster per plant, number of nodes per plant and hundred seed weight (g). High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as per cent of mean was reported for plant height (g), nodes per plant, number of primary branches, pods per plant, pod cluster per plant, number of seeds per pod, hundred seed weight (g), number of seeds per plant and yield per plant (g).
ALTERED ABSORPTION, DISTRIBUTION CHANGES, METABOLIC CONSIDERATIONS, DRUG-DRUG INTERACTION OF PHARMACY KINETICS IN ILL PATIETNS, INFLUENCE OF SEVERAL FACTORS ON DRUG ABSORPTION IN ILL PERSONS
Authors: Vinayasree C.  , Naidu K. Mohan , Muralinath E  , Sandeep Amrutham , Naveen A. Venkat , Guruprasad M.  , Pragna K. Sravani
Published: June 2024

Pharmaco kinetics is a critical branch of pharmacology, emphasizes on how the body operates drugs, along with their absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. In all patients, the absorption of orally administered drugs can be influenced by gastro intestinal disturbances, altered pH levels and decreased blood flow to the intestine. In a very few illness, modifications in blood flow, protein levels and tissue binding can changes the distribution of drugs throughout the body. The liver acts as an important organ for metabolizing drugs and when it is compromised due to illness, drug metabolism can slow down or became erratic. Whatever it may be, in ill patients, renal function can be compromised leading to the occurrence of impaired drug excretion. Ill patients often gain multiple interactions to manage their conditions, enhancing the risk of drug drug interactions. Gastro intestinal motility, gastric pH, gastric blood flow and gasro intestinal surface area can influence drug absorption in an ill person. Finally it is concluded that understanding pharmaco kinetics in ill patients is a fundamental aspect of providing safe and effective medical care.
POTENTIAL USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS IN VETERINARY INDUSTRY: A REVIEW
Authors: Shetty G. Raviraja , Acharya Sadananda
Published: June 2024

Essential oil have been used for ages in religious ceremonies for offering Gods, as perfume, in food flavoring, as preservative substances and used ancient medicines. In modern days these essential oils are roots for pharmaceutical industries, main ingredients in food industry as a flavor, main sources for agarbatti industries, core materials in cosmetic industries, used in preparation of aromatic candles and they act as plant protecting agents un organic farming. Apart from these industries essential oils commercially used in veterinary industry. In veterinary industry these oils used as medicine, as nutrition as feed additives and to maintain the hygienity in animals. Essential oils mainly used in aromatherapy, the word aromatherapy was found by Rene mourice guttefoss during 1st world war. He accidently invented healing property of lavender oil and before using these oils on human beings, he tested on dogs and horses. This is first reference were the essential oils used in animals.
ETIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACROMICRIA
Authors: Rao V. Vikunta , Muralinath E.  , Manjari P.  , Pragna K. Sravani , KALYAN C.  , Prasad M. Guru , Navven A. Venkat , Sravani K.  , Sharlet E. Sony
Published: June 2024

Acromicria is a rare medical condition manifested by the abnormal underdevelopment of small size of the extremities particularly the habds and feet. Etiology of acromicria include congenital acromicria, aquired acromicria, endocrine disorders and nutritional deficiencies. Clinical presentations are small hands and feet, delayed growth. Limited mobility and bone abnormalities. Diagnosis is based on imaging studies, genetic testing, hormone tests and radio logical assessment. Treatment is linked to the genetic causes, hormonal causes, medical monitoring and orthopedic interventions.
CAUSES, CLINICAL FEATURES, DIAGNOSIS, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, BIOCHEMICAL TESTING, IMAGING STUDIES, OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACROMEGALY
Authors: Rao V Vikunta , Muralinath E.  , Manjari P.  , Pragna K Sravani , Kalyan C.  , Prasad M. Guru , Navven A. Venkat , Sravani K.  , Sharlet E. Sony
Published: June 2024

Acromegaly is a rare endocrine disorder occurred by an over production of growth hormone. Causes of acromegaly include benign tumor of pituitary gland, over production of growth hormone as well as genetic predisposition. Clinical features of acromegaly are acral enlargement, prognatism, kyphosis, soft tissue as well as facial chanjes, hyper glycemia, hypertension, hypogonadism, thyroid dysfunction and cardiomyopathy. Diagnosis is based on MRI and CT scan. Treatment is dependent on somatostatin analogs, dopamine agonists, GH receptor antagonists.
FROM CONVENTIONAL TO SUSTAINABLE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE TRANSITION FROM CONVENTIONAL PLASTICS TO BIOPLASTICS DERIVED FROM ORGANIC WASTES
Authors: Somannagari Veena , M.E. Rani
Published: June 2024

Sustainable solutions are desperately needed as awareness of plastic pollution and its negative effects on the environment grows on a worldwide scale. Bioplastics, which are made from biological waste, present a viable answer to this problem. In this analysis, the potential for bioplastics to replace conventional plastics as a sustainable material is examined. Bioplastics are made from a variety of organic waste sources. The study focuses on current developments in the manufacturing of bioplastics, covering several methods for converting waste into bioplastics and the characterisation of the resultant biopolymers. Bioplastics' prospective uses, biodegradability, and environmental advantages are also covered. Additionally, the difficulties and potential benefits of using organic waste for the creation of bioplastics are discussed, providing additional research and development insights.
A SURVEY OF EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AT POST HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL IN KOLKATA
Authors: Barik Bratati , Basu Saikat Kumar
Published: June 2024

The study focuses on the effectiveness of environmental education at post higher secondary levels in Kolkata at the present moment. The research seeks to find the extent to which the post higher secondary level students in Kolkata are acquainted with the present challenges of environmental issues, faced due to anthropogenic factors that are impacting the environment in direct and indirect manners. Environmental education and educating students on the need of protecting the environment play a vital role towards sustainability. Environmental education, provided as a compulsory course in the curriculum, at different levels of educational institutions, has been leaving an important impact on training and preparing the future generation for a greener and sustainable society. The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge, perception, attitude, relationship and environmental behaviour of post higher secondary level students who have enrolled in different specialized fields of study in colleges in Kolkata. A total of 70 students participated in this survey, conducted in colleges in Central Kolkata. To collect data for measuring students' environmental education, perception, their attitudes towards environment, and behaviour, responses in written form based on questionnaires were recorded. In this study, it was revealed that students receiving academic education at post higher secondary levels are acquainted with the environmental challenges faced in the present days and they are also acquainted with the concept of 'sustainable living'. As a result of the t-test performed, it was put forward that there was no difference in the levels of students' perception regarding the importance of environmental education. As a result of the correlation analysis, a positive relation was identified between the perception, attitude, and behaviour variables.
GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT FOR DRINKING PURPOSE IN KAITHAL BLOCK, HARYANA
Authors: Kumar Anup , Ram Baru , Kumar Naresh
Published: June 2024

Water is important on the planet Earth for survival of living beings for drinking, irrigation and industrial uses. In the present developmental era anthropogenic activities is polluting water resources. Groundwater is more vulnerable to anthropogenic pollution due to irrigation and industrial activities. The present study area Kaithal 0 block is located in Kaithal district of Haryana state. The geo-coordinates of the study area are latitudes 29.67 N to 0 0 0 29.97 N and longitudes 76.21 E to 76.55 E and covers an area of 486.92 sq. km. Geologically alluvium and geomorphologically alluvial plain are present in the study area. The main objective of the study was to assess groundwater quality for drinking purpose in the study area. In the study area ten groundwater samples were collected in 250 ml double capped plastic bottles from tube wells. Geo-coordinates of sample locations were noted with the help of mobile GPS. Chemical analysis of ten groundwater samples were done using Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board, Chennai prepared Field Water Testing kit for twelve chemical parameters viz. pH, alkalinity, hardness, chloride, total dissolved solids, fluoride, iron, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, phosphate and residual chlorine. Results of groundwater samples analysis were compared with BIS (IS 10500:2012) drinking water standards to know groundwater quality for drinking purpose. In the study area pH ranges 7 to 8.5, alkalinity 270 mg/l to 570 mg/l, hardness 100 mg/l to 570 mg/l, chloride 50 mg/l to 420 mg/l, TDS 552 mg/l to 1584 mg/l, fluoride 0.5 mg/l to 3 mg/l, iron nil to 0.3 mg/l, ammonia nil to 1 mg/l, nitrite 0.2 mg/l to 0.5 mg/l, nitrate 75 mg/l to 100 mg/l, phosphate nil to 0.5 mg/l and residual chlorine nil to 0.2 mg/l. The study is highly useful for planning and monitoring of groundwater quality for drinking purpose in the study area
Isolamento e identificação microscópica de elementos histológicos vegetais: contribuições para o controle de qualidade e segurança dos alimentos
Authors: De Pauli Yamada Laís Fernanda , Nogueira Dimov Márcia , Mendes da Silva Augusta , Sorrentino Minazzi Rodrigues Regina , Moraes Marciano Maria Aparecida
Published: June 2024

A microscopia alimentar atua no controle da qualidade e identidade dos alimentos utilizando recursos microscópicos para a identificação de elementos histológicos vegetais e de matérias estranhas. O objetivo do estudo foi apresentar as principais contribuições da análise microscópica de isolamento e identificação de elementos histológicos vegetais na vigilância dos alimentos analisados no Instituto Adolfo Lutz Central (IAL), de 2016 a 2020. Os dados das análises realizadas no período do estudo foram tabulados para categorização e avaliação dos resultados. Foram analisadas 4.189 amostras de alimentos e água, sendo 1.096 para pesquisa e identificação de elementos histológicos vegetais, com maior demanda para as análises de controle. As categorias de alimentos mais analisadas foram as misturas para o preparo de alimentos e alimentos prontos para consumo; café, cevada, chá, erva-mate e produtos solúveis; e os suplementos alimentares. Dentre as amostras analisadas, 5% não estavam de acordo com a rotulagem, principalmente devido à adição de ingrediente, com destaque para os açúcares e produtos para adoçar; as especiarias, temperos, molhos; e os suplementos alimentares. Por meio da análise microscópica foram verificadas adulterações em diversas categorias de produtos, demonstrando a sua contribuição às ações de vigilância na prevenção de fraudes e na segurança dos alimentos.
Qualidade da água utilizada em serviços de hemodiálise antes e após passar por sistema de tratamento em Santarém, Oeste do Pará, Amazônia
Authors: Bentes Valeria de Sousa , Meschede Marina Smidt Celere
Published: June 2024

A água utilizada em serviços de hemodiálise passa por um sistema de tratamento a fim de garantir que os parâmetros microbiológicos e físico-químicos estejam adequados e proporcionem segurança ao paciente. Este trabalho avaliou a qualidade da água antes e após esta passar por sistema de tratamento em dois serviços (A e B) de hemodiálise em Santarém. Foram coletadas amostras de água em três pontos: Ponto 1 (P1) após saída do poço, Ponto 2 (P2) na saída do tratamento e Ponto 3 (P3) na máquina de hemodiálise. Testes microbiológicos e físicoquímicos foram realizados e os resultados mostraram que não houve crescimento de coliformes totais e Escherichia coli nas amostras. No serviço A, houve contaminação por bactérias heterotróficas em 87% das amostras, destas,27% ocorreram no P3. O pH mostrou-se menor que 6,0 no P1 nos dois serviços, normalizando os seus valores no P3. No serviço A, concentrações superiores ao recomendado de alumínio e nitrato foram verificadas em 100% das amostras coletadas no P1, os valores foram normalizados na saída do tratamento (P2). A pesquisa demonstrou que, para os parâmetros estudados, a qualidade da água, após passar por sistema de tratamento, é satisfatória, com exceção das bactérias heterotróficas no serviço A.
Composição nutricional de frutos do Cerrado mato grossense: cajuzinho do cerrado (Anacardium humile A.St.-Hil.), curriola (Pouteria ramiflora (Mart.) Radlk.) e inharé (Brosimum gaudichaudii Trécul)
Authors: Carelle Júlio Samuel , Silva Gicélio Ramos da , Ribeiro Reginaldo Vicente , Vicente Neto João , Santos Érica Luiz dos
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho teve como objetivo a caracterização nutricional (umidade, proteínas, lipídeos, cinzas e açúcarestotais), quantificação do Valor Energético Total (VET) e determinação do teor de carotenoides totais dosfrutos de cajuzinho do cerrado (Anacardium humile A.St.-Hil.), curriola (Pouteria ramiflora (Mart.) Radlk) einharé (Brosimum gaudichaudii Trécul), do Cerrado mato grossense. No intuito de oferecer uma alternativade dieta nutritiva e incentivar o reaproveitamento de alimentos, foram analisadas polpas e cascas destesfrutos. O cajuzinho do cerrado apresentou expressiva quantidade de carotenoides totais nas polpas (5,95mg/100g) e cascas (6,55 mg/100g). Já a curriola apresentou um valor considerável de cinzas (0,66%) nas polpase mostraram quantidade significativa de Valor Energético Total (80,96 Kcal/100g). O inharé destacou-se porapresentar elevado teor de proteínas nas cascas (3,76%) e polpas (3,19%). Estes resultados mostraram quepolpas e cascas dos frutos analisados, podem ser utilizadas como fonte de nutrientes ou como ingredientesna elaboração de novos alimentos com potencial funcional. Este é o primeiro estudo que avalia o potencialnutricional e carotenoides totais nas cascas destes frutos do Cerrado mato grossense.
Isoflavonas como tratamento alternativo na sintomatologia climatérica: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Frigo Maiara , Barros Evayne de , Santos Paola Cristine de Bortoli dos , Koehnlein Eloá Angélica
Published: June 2024

O climatério é uma fase natural da vida da mulher que ocorre entre os 40 e 65 anos de idade e é caracterizado pela transição entre a fase reprodutiva e não reprodutiva. Neste período, devido às alterações hormonais, ocorrem alterações biológicas, endócrinas e clínicas. Sintomas vasomotores são típicos do hipoestrogenismo e podem interferir negativamente na qualidade de vida das mulheres. Este estudo teve como objetivo revisar os resultados dos estudos de intervenção que utilizaram isoflavonas na sintomatologia de mulheres climatéricas não usuárias de Terapia de Reposição Hormonal (TRH). Realizou-se uma revisão sistemática de artigos publicados entre os anos de 2008 e 2019 na base de dados PubMed. Foram encontrados 169 estudos, e considerando os critérios de inclusão, 18 artigos foram selecionados, em que houve intervenção com isoflavonas por meio de cápsulas e/ou suplementos ou alimentos para tratamento da síndrome climatérica. Foram verificados resultados positivos nos sintomas globais, com destaque para sintomas vasomotores, em mais da metade dos estudos avaliados, em que doses entre 45 mg a 160 mg diárias de isoflavonas por pelo menos 12 semanas foram administradas, especificadamente nas mulheres no período da pós-menopausa.
Leites e seus substitutos de origem vegetal: avaliação e comparação da qualidade nutricional de seus rótulos
Authors: Nicolau Isabella , Mendonça Jéssica Moraes , Dresch Susete , Pedra Fernanda Garcia Semião , Vasconcelos Christiane Mileib
Published: June 2024

Leite é fonte importante de proteínas de alto valor biológico, vitaminas e minerais, porém, questões de alergia ou intolerância e um estilo de vida vegano ou vegetariano, têm levado à substituição por bebidas à base de vegetais. avaliar se a substituição é pertinente, este trabalho comparou os rótulos dos leites de origem animal e as bebidas vegetais disponíveis nos principais supermercados da Grande Vitória, ES. Foram avaliadas 56 embalagens de leite UHT (ultra high temperature) de vaca e de cabra, nas suas diferentes versões, e 41 de bebidas vegetais de amendoim, amêndoas, arroz, aveia, castanhas, coco, espelta, nuts e soja. As bebidas vegetais apresentaram, em geral, presença de fibras, maior teor de ácidos graxos insaturados e menor teor de sódio. Os leites se destacaram pela presença de colesterol, maior aporte proteico, de cálcio e das vitaminas A e D. As bebidas vegetais também apresentaram maiores quantidades de carboidratos e valor calórico. Sendo assim, se não há restrições para o consumidor, seja por questões de saúde, cultura ou hábito, a substituição de leite por bebidas vegetais não é equivalente. No entanto, o consumo de leites integrais deve ser equilibrado devido seu elevado teor de gorduras saturadas e de sódio.
Elaboration of reference material for cadmium and arsenic in hydrobiological products, for the purpose of being used in a laboratory intercomparation program
Authors: Sandoval Soraya , González Karina , Muñoz Luis Humberto
Published: June 2024

Reference materials (RM) are tools used in the comparability and traceability of measurements. They are widely used by laboratories for method validation and quality control of assay. Chile must evaluate the performance of laboratories that analyzing metals in fishery products, despite RM have high prices and are scarce. For that reason, a RM in a hydrobiological product was developed. Reference values for arsenic and cadmium elements for a fishmeal were assigned. The measurement methods for characterization of the material were Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Neutron Activation Analysis. Reference values with their expanded uncertainty (U) were established for arsenic 2.64 ± 0.42 mg/kg (U; k = 2) and for cadmium 0.86 ± 0.16 mg/kg (U; k = 2). Homogeneity and stability of the RM allowed its use in a proficiency test for eleven food control laboratories. Results for median were 2.114 mg/kg for arsenic, and 0.863 mg/kg for cadmium. Theperformance values of the participants were evaluated with a z score obtaining 60% satisfaction for arsenic and 73% for cadmium. The material demonstrated to be suitable for use in interlaboratory proficiency assay.
Detecção de antígenos em cortes parafinados de vermes e caramujos infectados por Angiostrongylus cantonensis pela reação de imunofluorescência
Authors: Souza Felipe  Correa Rezende de , Melo Leyva Cecília Vieira de , Kanamura Cristina , Mota Dan Jessé Gonçalves da , Chiodelli Silvia Gabriel , Silva Pinto Pedro Luiz
Published: June 2024

A Reação de Imunofluorescência Indireta (RIFI) foi utilizada para localizar antígenos em estruturas estágio-específicas em cortes parafinados de vermes fêmeas e em tecidos de caramujos do Gênero Biomphalaria infectados com larvas de terceiro estágio de Angiostrongylus cantonensis. Soros de casos confirmados de meningite eosinfílica foram usados para avaliação da reatividade. Soros não reagentes de casos suspeitos; de pacientes com outras parasitoses e de indivíduos sem outras etiologias foram utilizados como controle de reatividade cruzada. Anticorpos da classe IgG foram reativos para antígenos presentes nos dois estágios e, anticorpos IgM somente para o estágio larvário. Nos cortes de vermes, as marcações fluorescentes foram assinaladas nas cutículas e estruturas internas, com acentuada marcação para os conteúdos uterinos. Nos tecidos dos caramujos as larvas foram encontradas exclusivamente no interior dos granulomas, com marcações fluorescentes nas  cutículas das larvas e no interior dos tecidos granulomatosos. O padrão de fluorescência no granuloma sugere a marcação de antígenos excretores/secretores. Reatividade cruzada mais expressiva ocorreu com anticorpos presentes em soros de pacientes com outras parasitoses, com destaque para estrongiloidíase. A RIFI em cortes parafinados abre novas perspectivas para identificação de antígenos e de marcadores sorológicos, que possam ser aplicados no aprimoramento do diagnóstico laboratorial da meningite eosinofílica.
Results of a sample-to-cutoff ratio using Abbott Architect rHTLV-I/II assay allow to predict detection of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 proviral DNA by real-time PCR
Authors: Cruz Lucas José do Nascimento , Maneschy Carolina de Alcântara , Barile Katarine Antonia do Santos , Palmeira Maurício Koury , Amaral Carlos Eduardo de Melo
Published: June 2024

The present study aims to correlate the sample-to-cutoff ratios (S/CO) distributions of reactive results for HTLV-1/2 antibodies with the detection of proviral DNA in a population of blood donor candidates. It was carried out a retrospective data search of 632 HTLV-1/2 reactive samples, submitted to confirmatory testing from January 2015 to December 2019. Serological screening was performed by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay Architect rHTLV-I/II, whereas confirmatory testing was performed by in-house real-time polymerase chain reaction method. 496 out of 632 samples (78%) had undetectable HTLV-1/2 proviral DNA and 136 (22%) had detectable proviral DNA. HTLV infection was not confirmed in any individual for whom the S/CO ratio value was <4, and proviral DNA detection rates gradually escalated as S/CO ratio values increased. The sensitivity and predictive positive value found for the Architect rHTLV-I/II was 100% and 22%, respectively. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed that the optimal S/CO ratio value for predicting the presence of HTLV-1/2 was 18.11. High S/CO ratios were more associated with the detection of proviral DNA. The S/CO ratio value <4 suggests excluding true HTLV infection and the risk of blood transmission.
Avaliação da rotulagem de cosméticos clareadores de pele comercializados em Juazeiro, Bahia, Brasil
Authors: Santana Gomes Amanda , Rodrigues Raquel Deodato Silva , Marinheiro da Cunha Gonsalves Joyce Kelly
Published: June 2024

A hiperpigmentação da pele, principalmente na região facial, resulta em um incômodo estético que afeta a qualidade de vida do indivíduo, levando a busca por produtos clareadores. Este estudo avaliou a conformidade dos rótulos de cosméticos comercializados como “produtos clareadores de pele”, bem como a existência de substâncias clareadoras proibidas neste tipo de produto. Foi realizada uma análise transversal descritiva qualitativa no período de abril a maio de 2022, em busca por cosméticos comercializados em estabelecimentos farmacêuticos e lojas de produtos cosméticos localizadas no município de Juazeiro/BA. Foram selecionados 18 produtos e os desvios de rotulagem identificados com base na legislação utilizada vigente à época do estudo, foram: ausência de informações sobre advertências/restrições de uso e número de registro incompleto, equivalente a 16,7% (n = 3) das amostras. A hidroquinona, proibida nesse tipo de produto, foi encontrada em um cosmético (5,5%). Embora a maioria das amostras analisadas esteja em conformidade com as exigências legais, os resultados evidenciam descumprimentos, indicando a necessidade de uma fiscalização mais rigorosa a fim de evitar possíveis danos à saúde do usuário.
Dose My Opinion Count? A CNN-LSTM Approach for Sentiment Analysis of Indian General Elections
Authors: Zhang Ning , Xiong Jize , Zhao Zhiming , Feng Mingyang , Wang Xiaosong , Qiao Yuxin , Jiang Chufeng
Published: June 2024

Sentiment analysis on social media platforms is a critical area of research for understanding public opinion, particularly during significant events like elections. This paper presents a sentiment analysis study using datasets from Reddit. Traditional sentiment analysis methods, while useful, often struggle with the informal and diverse nature of social media language, including sarcasm and contextual nuances. To address these challenges, we explore the use of a hybrid Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model. This CNN-LSTM approach leverages the strengths of both architectures, capturing local features and contextual dependencies in the text. Our study aims to enhance sentiment classification accuracy and demonstrate the efficacy of the CNN-LSTM model in processing large-scale social media datasets.
“Americanismo cultural" a fines del siglo XIX: España, América y las rutas de circulación del libro español y americano
Authors: Pasquaré Andrea
Published: June 2024

Al conmemorarse los cuatrocientos años del Descubrimiento de América se celebró en Madrid, el Congreso Literario Hispano-Americano organizado por la Asociación de Escritores y Artistas Españoles, con el propósito de tender puentes de unión e intercambio de los productos culturales hispanos y americanos, destinando a la comercialización del libro español en la “América española” un papel central.
La presencia cada vez mayor de publicaciones en castellano de otras editoriales europeas, procedentes principalmente de Francia, y en segundo lugar, de Inglaterra y Alemania les hacía advertir la necesaria y urgente presencia de España en el control del mercado americano. A la demanda de particulares (empresarios y comerciantes, escritores, clase política) reunidos en asociaciones americanistas que demandaban políticas culturales que abarcaran la circulación e intercambio del libro español en América, se sumaría la del historiador y jurista Rafael Altamira que buscó integrar a través de su labor de propaganda americanista, esos intercambios editoriales con una política cultural de acción conjunta que facilitara el diálogo y la definición de programas comunes entre España y “América Española”.
Development of heat integration methods and their testing at prime and secondary oil refining plants**
Authors: Васильев М.А. , Канищев М.В. , Чибисов Р.Е.
Published: June 2024

В нефтеперерабатывающей, химической и нефтехимической про-мышленности основные операционные затраты приходятся на топливно-энергетические ресурсы, необходимые для нагрева и охлаждения сырья и произведенных продуктов. В работе рассматриваются подходы для оптимизации действующих рекуперативных теплообменных систем (РТС) с учетом имеющихся технологических ограничений. Разра-ботанный авторами алгоритм основан на методах пинч-анализа, при этом существенно дополняет алгоритмы поиска оптимального размещения РТС. Реализация алгоритма в виде программного обеспечения позволит осуществлять поиск оптимальной конфигура-ции РТС в зависимости от различных критериев оптимума с учетом технических и эко-номических ограничений, уменьшив влияние человеческого фактора, а также позволит сократить время от начала разработки решения до окончания реализации проекта по внедрению оптимальной РТС.

In the oil refining, chemical and petrochemical industries, the main operating costs fall on fuel and energy resources necessary for heating and raw materials cooling and manufactured products. This paper discusses approaches for optimizing operating regenerative heat exchange systems (RHES), taking account of the available technological constraints. The algorithm developed by the authors is based on pinch analysis methods, while significantly complementing the algorithms for finding optimal RHES placement. Realization of the algorithm in the form of software will make it possible to search for the optimal RHES configuration de-pending on various optimum criteria taking into account technical and economic constraints, reducing the influence of the human factor, as well as reduce the time from the beginning of so-lution development to the end of the project to implement the optimal RHES.
STARTING POINT: HISTORY OF ADYGHE LITERATURE IN THE WORKS OF KHACHIM TEUNOV
Authors: Баков Х.И.
Published: June 2024

В статье рассматриваются вопросы становления адыгской литературы и литературной критики в свете новых материалов о жизни и творчестве выдающегося кабардинского писателя Х. И. Теунова, опубликованных в книге «Тайны рыцаря литературы». Исследуются материалы, обнаруженные впервые в архиве Этнографического му-зея КБР. Использована также переписка Х. Теунова, Т. Керашева, В. Гоффеншефера, С. Баруздина, С. Липкина, Н. Джусойты, В. Карпова, а также высказывания многих деятелей литературы и искусства о произведениях Х. Теунова и его критических работах. Значительное место уделено деятельности Х. Теунова по формированию и становлению моло-дой национальной литературы, а также по созданию Союза писателей КБР. Подчеркивается роль публицистики писателя в становлении молодой литературы и собственной творческой индивидуальности. Отмечается, что именно Х. Теунов одним из первых ввел в адыгский литературный процесс жанр художественного очерка, а также говорится о его вкладе в становление Союза писателей КБР.

The article discusses the formation of Adyghe literature and literary criticism in the light of new materials about the life and work of the outstanding Kabardian writer Khachim Iskhakovich Teunov, published in the book “Secrets of the Knight of Literature”. The study ex-plores the literature firstly found in the archives of the Ethnographic Museum of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. The correspondence of Kh. Teunov, T. Kerashev, V. Hoffenschefer, S. Ba-ruzdin, S. Lipkin, N. Dzhusoity, V. Karpov, as well as statements from many literary and artistic figures about the works of Kh. Teunov and his critical works were also used. The study also fo-cuses on Kh. Teunov and his contribution to the formation and development of young national literature, as well as the creation of the Union of Writers of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. The article emphasizes the role of the writer's journalism in the development of young literature and his own creative individuality. Kh. Teunov was the first to introduce the genre of artistic es-say into the Adyghe literary process. The study also discusses Kh. Teunov’s contribution to the formation of the KBR Writers’ Union.
FUNCTIONING OF THE ENGLISH LEXEME BEAUTY IN THE RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE DIGITAL SPACE
Authors: Дедюхина А.Г. , Дедюхин А.А.
Published: June 2024

Рассматриваются англоязычные заимствования, представленные сложными словами и содержащие ключевой компонент beauty или бьюти на текстовом материале цифрового пространства современного русского языка. Описывается англоязычная лексема beauty и её словосочетания по степени ассимиляции в принимающем языке, структурному аспекту и тематическому признаку. Установлено, что англоязычные заимствования предназначены для выражения семантико-стилистических оттенков, эмоционально-экспрессивных и оценочных характеристик.

This study examines English loanwords, presented in the texts of digital space of modern Russian language as complex words containing the key component 'beauty'. It de-scribes the degree of assimilation of the English lexeme 'beauty' and its phrases in the Russian language, as well as their structural and thematic features. It has been established that English loanwords are used to convey semantic and stylistic meanings, as well as emotional and evalua-tive characteristics.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based-Learning Berbantuan Media Audio Visual untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Teks Negosiasi Siswa
Authors: Ifrida Farhana , Pratiwi Dini Restiyanti
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis teks negosiasi siswa kelas X dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran problem based learning (PBL) dengan berbantu media audio visual. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X-2 di SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta pada tahun ajaran 2023/2024 yang terdiri dari 36 siswa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitiain dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran problem based learning dengan berbantu media audio visual dapat meningkatkan keterampilan menulis teks negosiasi siswa. Peningkatan tersebut dibuktikan dari nilai rata-rata kelas dan kriteria ketuntasan minimal (KKM) yang meningkat pada setiap siklusnya. Pada siklus I dari 36 siswa memperoleh nilai rata-rata 66,72 dan meningkat pada siklus II dengan nilai rata-rata 81,8. Siswa yang memperoleh kategori tuntas pada kriteria ketuntasan minimal (KKM) pada siklus I hanya 6 siswa atau 17% dan pada siklus II meningkat pesat menjadi 29 siswa atau 81%.
Curricular assessment of pain science education in an entry-level doctor of physical therapy program
Authors: Logan Shannon , Baldwin Tobi , Reed Ryan , Bobbio Tatiana Godoy , Leech Joseph , Sykes Peyton
Published: June 2024

Aim: Institutions should evaluate the current curricula and level of DPT student’s pain-related knowledge to allow for strategic implementation and modifications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate entry-level DPT) students' knowledge of pain neurophysiology spanning the curriculum to assist in guiding strategic modifications. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of students from eight different campuses within the same institution. Students completed the Revised Neurophysiology Pain Questionnaire (rNPQ) in the first week of the following courses, spanning three terms within the curriculum. Analysis included descriptive statistics and a comparison of means. Results: A total of 838 students completed the rNPQ. The overall mean score was 71.9% (8.6+1.6). An incremental increase in the rNPQ was noted later in the curriculum.  A difference was noted between campuses (p=0.005) when not separated by course. A statistically difference in delivery format (p=0.002) was found, more specifically between T4 and T6 (p<0.001). Conclusion: This data will guide the optimal integration of modern pain science curricular recommendations. Further research in the quantity, quality, and delivery of pain science education can guide future curricular development to include modern pain science concepts.
Minimal Subjectivity and Reflexive Awareness
Authors: MacKenzie Matthew
Published: June 2024

This paper sketches a phenomenological-structural account of consciousness that distinguishes phenomenal consciousness, subjectivity, and the self. On this account, minimal subjectivity is an inherent feature of human phenomenal consciousness. This minimal subjectivity is then understood
as, in Indian Buddhist terms, mere reflexive awareness (svasamvedanamātra), or in Western phenomenological terms, minimal pre-reflective self-awareness. This minimal subjectivity is also distinguished from the richer phenomenon of the sense of self. It is possible to have consciousness
without a sense of self, but that consciousness would still be minimally subjective.
Can There Be Something it is Like to Be No One?
Authors: Coseru Christian
Published: June 2024

This paper defends the persistence of the subjective or selfintimating dimension of experience in non-ordinary and pathological states of consciousness such as non-dual awareness, full absorption, drug-induced ego dissolution, and the minimal conscious state. In considering whether
non-ordinary and pathological conscious states display any subjective features, we confront a dilemma. Either they do, in which case there needs to be some way of accounting for these features in phenomenal terms, or they do not, in which case there is nothing it is like to be in them. But
the dilemma only arises if we assume that opacity rather than phenomenality is a pervasive feature of these non-ordinary states. However, non-ordinary conscious states are deemed phenomenally opaque only by overly restrictive standards of conceivability that: (i) fail to account for the variety
of nonordinary and pathological experience in non-arbitrary ways; (ii) sidestep the problem of the attribution and location of mental content (given intelligibility requirements for experience) or relegate them to illusory constructs; (iii) assume an unproblematic appeal to testimonial evidence.
I discuss some cases from contemplative traditions and psychopathology and offer some plausible alternative explanations.
Depersonalization, Meditation, and the Experience of (No-)Self
Authors: Kirberg Manuela , Chadha Monima
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to contribute to an integrated understanding of what goes missing in adverse meditation experiences and in cases of depersonalization disorder. Depersonalization disorder is characterized by distressing alterations in, and sometimes the complete disappearance of, the
'I'-sense. This paper examines the nature of the 'I'-sense and what it means to lose it from a Buddhist perspective. We argue for a nihilist position that the loss of the sense of self arises from misidentifications of the psychophysical complex with non-self elements, such as memories, thoughts,
or body movements. Drawing from meditation experiences and depersonalization symptoms, we propose that the sense of self is not a static entity given in experience but fluctuates between various senses of self (and no-self) depending on circumstances. This pluralistic understanding of the
various senses of self offers a more nuanced understanding of symptoms in depersonalization disorder and adverse effects of meditation practices.
Pure Consciousness as the Ground of the Given: Or, Why There is No Perception Without Background Reception
Authors: Shani Itay
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The thrust of the present paper is that contemporary philosophical theories of consciousness are in the grip of a distorted perspective on the nature of their subject. They are absorbed in an understanding of consciousness which overemphasizes its role in grasping intentional
objects, while undervaluing its functioning as the receptive ground to whom things are given and in whom they are disclosed. I first make the distinction more precise, discerning two complementary modes of consciousness: the accusative mode and the dative mode, respectively. Taking Locke as
a primary representative of the disregard for the dative mode, I proceed to show that this negligence leads to a fundamentally incomplete, and therefore ultimately incoherent, picture regarding the nature of consciousness. This is further demonstrated with regard to some contemporary philosophical
theories of consciousness: higher-order monitoring theories and self-representational theories. I then move on to enquire, can the dative mode hypothesis receive support from significant trends in contemporary neuroscience? While interesting connections are drawn in relation to affective neuroscience
and to spontaneous background activity, I argue that in order to do full justice to the receptive side of consciousness we must ultimately resort to the more radical concept of pure consciousness, developed primarily within Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.
Geliat Petani Kota Dari Komunitas Misa Di Sudut Kota Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Nusran Muhammad , Lantara Dirgahayu , Malik Rahmaniah , Saleh Anis , Chaerany Nurul
Published: June 2024

Dalam dua dekade terakhir, komunitas petani di Gombak telah terorganisir dengan nama MISA, yang berhasil mencapai sejumlah petani, institusi, organisasi sosial, penduduk kota, dan komunitas usaha menuju keberlanjutan. Malaysia Institut Pertanian Berkelanjutan (MISA) telah melakukan berbagai upaya lingkungan dan kegiatan agroekologi selama sepuluh tahun terakhir. Tujuan dari artikel ini adalah untuk mempromosikan pertanian berkelanjutan melalui pendidikan, ilmu pengetahuan, dan kesejahteraan. Metode pelaksanaannya dimulai dengan tahapan persiapan, yakni melakukan observasi awal di lokasi mitra untuk mengidentifikasi masalah dan potensi yang ada guna menentukan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat; menyusun kesepakatan kegiatan pengabdian dengan mitra berdasarkan masalah dan solusi yang dipilih. Temuan dari pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa komunitas yang menjelajahi praktik agroekologi melalui pengalaman pribadi petani kecil menghasilkan komunitas yang solid. Agroekologi dipandang sebagai cara untuk mencapai kedaulatan pangan, di mana penguasaan benih tetap berada di tangan petani dan lahan dimanfaatkan secara berkelanjutan secara ekologis. Kesimpulannya, pertanian berkelanjutan di Komunitas Gombak mendorong sejumlah orang dan organisasi melalui pendidikan, ilmu pengetahuan, dan kesejahteraan dengan sistem Agroekologi. Mereka memanfaatkan lahan sempit yang ada untuk menghasilkan produk pertanian bagi kesejahteraan masyarakat sekitar dengan konsep konservasi lahan dan penggunaan lahan yang ramah lingkungan.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Pemanfaatan Limbah Rumah Tangga
Authors: Priyono Agus , Saraswati Ety , Sutoko Sutoko
Published: June 2024

Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan opsi baru dalam pengelolaan sampah dengan mendirikan bank sampah berbasis konsep 4R (reduce, reuse, recycle, replant) dan melalui edukasi masyarakat di RT.03 RW.04 Kelurahan Kebonsari, Kecamatan Sukun, Kota Malang. Kegatan ini menggunakan metode partisipasi-emansipatoris dalam kajian terapan dan edukasi masyarakat, dengan fokus pada pembinaan warga perempuan sebagai pengurus PKK untuk menjadi role model bagi warga perempuan lain. Kegiatan berlangsung dari 01 Januari hingga 31 Maret 2024. Hasil dari kegiatan ini meliputi peningkatan kesadaran lingkungan di masyarakat, pemberdayaan ekonomi melalui pengelolaan sampah, pengurangan jumlah limbah, dan peningkatan kualitas hidup di sekitar lingkungan bank sampah yang didirikan. Kontribusi dari kegiatan ini adalah menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih bersih dan lebih berkelanjutan melalui pendirian bank sampah dan edukasi masyarakat mengenai konsep 4R (reduce, reuse, recycle, replant). Selain itu, kegiatan ini juga memberdayakan ekonomi masyarakat dengan melibatkan mereka dalam pengelolaan sampah, sehingga turut berkontribusi dalam mengurangi jumlah sampah yang dibuang dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup di sekitar lingkungan bank sampah.