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Phenological responses of corn to agricultural mechanization: Evidence from a wheat-corn double cropping system in China
Authors: Wang Teng , Yi Fujin , Liu Huilin
Published: November 2024

The development of multi-cropping systems is hampered by the seasonal shortage problem of growing two or three crops within a year. Exploring strategies to alleviate phenological constraints in multi-cropping systems is crucial for increasing grain production. Using a county-level panel dataset with detailed crop progress information from China, this study investigates whether mechanized winter wheat harvest can alleviate the phenological constraints of a shorter growing season for subsequent summer corn in a wheat-corn double cropping system. The results show that mechanized winter wheat harvest considerably extends the length of the summer corn growing season. This spillover effect of mechanized winter wheat harvest is particularly evident in plains and hilly areas with larger farm sizes. Further analysis of the mechanism indicates that mechanized winter wheat harvest affects the length of the summer corn growing season by advancing the planting date and delaying the maturity date. These results underscore the importance of advancing agricultural mechanization to enhance food security under limited land resources.
Fish community composition in the tropical archipelago of São Tomé and Príncipe
Authors: Porriños Guillermo , Metcalfe Kristian , Nuno Ana , da Graça Manuel , Walker Katy , Dixon Adam , Guedes Márcio , Nazaré Lodney , dos Santos Albertino , Colman Liliana P. , Dimbleby Jemima , Garcia-Doce Marta , Broderick Annette C. , Godley Brendan J. , Capela Lourenço Tiago , Madruga Luisa , Maia Hugulay Albuquerque , Mulligan Berry , Doherty Philip D.
Published: November 2024

Understanding species distribution across habitats and environmental variables is important to inform area-based management. However, observational data are often lacking, particularly from developing countries, hindering effective conservation design. One such data-poor area is the Gulf of Guinea, an understudied and biodiverse region where coastal waters play a critical role in coastal livelihoods. Here, we describe the results of the largest national-scale Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) survey in the region, aiming to understand the effects of several environmental variables on fish community composition and diversity. From 2018 to 2020, we successfully deployed 417 benthic BRUVS in the coastal waters of the São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) archipelago. Species richness and relative abundance were higher in deeper waters, on steeper slopes, and in rocky reef habitats. Nevertheless, maerl and sand habitats also hosted unique, and economically important species. Our results potentially indicate historical impacts of fishing in the archipelago, especially in São Tomé Island, where observed fishing effort is higher. Indeed, abundance of large predatory fish was low in both islands and abundance of species targeted by artisanal fisheries was lower in São Tomé than in Príncipe. Our results provide crucial information supporting the designation and future monitoring of marine protected areas in STP.
Push and pull factors influencing preference for traditional healing by jaundiced patients in Bangladesh
Authors: Gazi Md. Ismail , Hamid Hema Binte , Chowdhury A. B. M. Alauddin
Published: November 2024

Background

Jaundice is a significant health issue in Bangladesh. Many patients choose traditional medicine (TM) over conventional medicine (CM) for treating jaundice. This study aimed to identify and analyze the push and pull factors influencing the preferences of jaundiced patients for traditional healing methods in Bangladesh.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used a mixed-methods approach. Two focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 16 participants (8 per group) who had experience of using traditional medicine for jaundice. In-depth interviews with five traditional healers were carried out to gather qualitative insights from the healers’ perspectives. Quantitative data were collected from 400 jaundiced patients at a tertiary-level hospital using a semi-structured questionnaire. Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression were used to analyze associations between sociodemographic factors, push-pull factors, and treatment preferences.

Results

The study found that 62% of participants favored TM for jaundice treatment. The scalp and hand cleansing rituals (46%), herbal remedies (37%), garlanding (23%), and use of talismans or amulets (21%) were the most common practices. Qualitative analysis revealed five push factors, eight pull factors, four intervening obstacles, and five personal factors that influenced jaundiced patients’ preference for TM. Patients also emphasized the significance of spiritual and emotional aspects in their decision-making process when choosing TM. Significant associations were observed between treatment preference and age group (p = 0.002), residence (p = 0.018), education level (p<0.001), and religion (p = 0.015). Individuals aged 50 years and above (70.9%), rural residents (68%), and those with no or primary education (72%) were more likely to opt for TM. Key push factors towards TM included high costs of CM (OR: 6.80, 95% CI: 2.10–22.04) and perceived ineffectiveness of CM. Strong pull factors were accessibility of TM (OR: 11.18, 95% CI: 4.03–31.00), perceived effectiveness of TM (OR: 3.45, 95% CI: 1.05–11.37), personal testimonials (OR: 7.55, 95% CI: 2.75–20.69), lower costs of TM (OR: 10.48, 95% CI: 4.30–25.54) and lack of information about conventional treatments for jaundice (OR: 13.82, 95% CI: 4.62–41.33).

Conclusion

The study reveals that both push and pull factors influence jaundiced patients in Bangladesh to choose TM over CM, with decisions shaped by personal, socioeconomic, and geographical factors.
How Do Personal Attributes Shape AI Dependency in Chinese Higher Education Context? Insights from Needs Frustration Perspective
Authors: Zhong Wenjun , Luo Jianghua , Lyu Ya
Published: November 2024

Objective

The adoption of Generative AI in education presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly regarding its potential to foster student dependency. However, the psychological drivers of this dependency remain unclear. This study addresses this gap by applying the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-PACE) model and Basic Psychological Needs (BPN) theory to explore how specific personality traits—neuroticism, self-critical perfectionism, and impulsivity—contribute to AI dependency through needs frustration, negative academic emotions, and reinforced performance beliefs.

Method

Data were collected from 958 university students (Mage = 21.67) across various disciplines. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationships among the variables.

Results

Neuroticism, self-critical perfectionism, and impulsivity were found to be significantly associated with increase needs frustration and negative academic emotions, which in turn reinforced students’ positive beliefs about performance of AI tools, deepening their dependency. The study also uncovered complex serial mediation effects, highlighting intricate psychological pathways that drive maladaptive AI use.

Conclusions

This research provides a critical insight into the interplay between personality traits and technology use, shedding light on the nuanced ways in which individual differences influence dependency on generative AI. The findings offer practical strategies for educators to promote balanced AI use and support student well-being in educational settings.
THE CONCEPT OF FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY
Authors: Agu Emmanuel Tochukwu
Published: November 2024

The interplay between freedom and responsibility has been a central theme in philosophical discourse, impacting ethical frameworks, political theories, and social practices. This article explores the dimensions of freedom and responsibility, examining how they complement and contradict one another within contemporary society. It discusses the historical underpinnings of these concepts, their implications for individual autonomy and collective accountability, and the ethical dilemmas that arise in navigating this complex relationship. By analyzing various philosophical perspectives and real-world applications, the article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how freedom and responsibility shape human interactions and societal structures
Do You Even Lift, Bro?
Authors: Kelly Casey Ryan
Published: November 2024

This essay examines how pro-weight-lifting rhetoric on the Reddit forum r/TheRedPill is illustrative of how far-right networks prepare white men's bodies to participate in white supremacy. I argue that recent figurations of the muscled white cisgender male body unite nationalistic commitments with neoliberal subjectification in a rhetoric of bodily capacitation: discourses that resuscitate debilitated subjects back into the realm of able-bodied citizenship but in ways that align muscularity with the belief structure of white supremacy.
História da dança em revista: circulação de padrões culturais na imprensa periódica da Educação Física (1930-1950)
Authors: Carneiro Bruna Teixeira , Bruschi Marcela , Schneider Omar
Published: November 2024

Este artigo investiga a circulação do tema Dança em quatro revistas da Educação Física entre 1932 e 1949. Mobiliza os conceitos de lutas de representações, de práticas de consumo e apropriação, para compreender as disputas sobre os usos desse conteúdo na escolarização. Metodologicamente, utiliza a crítica documental e o paradigma indiciário para analisar os impressos e a temática. Constata um intenso consumo de textos e livros de origem norte-americana, com discursos que enfatizavam a capacidade da dança de permitir a livre expressão dos sentimentos, defendendo as danças regionais e folclóricas como o estilo mais apropriado, uma vez que ao tema era associada uma essência primordial, considerada perdida ao longo do tempo, mas que poderia ser resgatada para fomentar o patriotismo.
Os cursos de aperfeiçoamento e a propagação de variadas propostas para o ensino da Educação Física no Brasil (décadas de 1950 a 1970)
Authors: Lima Cássia Danielle Monteiro Dias
Published: November 2024

Os cursos de aperfeiçoamento de curta duração realizados no Brasil, nas décadas de 1950 a 1970, oportunizaram a recepção de diferentes maneiras de pensar e fazer a educação física que, apropriadas, conformaram uma espécie de reunião de diferentes formas de organizar o ensino dessa prática pedagógica. Este artigo visa apresentar essas estratégias e refletir sobre o lugar que ocuparam na formação de professores. Para este estudo, foram mobilizadas fontes de natureza variada e reunidas por meio de visitas a acervos de algumas cidades brasileiras. É possível afirmar que houve investimento considerável na realização destes cursos, o que permite inferir que foram adotados como possibilidade de formação e capacitação profissional. Importa ainda destacar que corroboraram com o processo de afirmação e delimitação de uma formação específica em Educação Física. Nesse sentido, se constituíram, também, como bases importantes para o fomento de debates e ações voltadas para o campo no Brasil.
Uma história da educação rural em cinco movimentos (1858-1970): projetos intelectuais e ação política
Authors: Burity Luiz Mário Dantas
Published: November 2024

Contam as lendas antigas que foi Deméter – deusa grega representada na capa do livro do professor Antonio Carlos Ferreira Pinheiro a partir de uma ilustração de Alphonsus Mucha no projeto gráfico de Carla Mary S. Oliveira – quem ensinou aos seres humanos a arte do plantio e da colheita. A agricultura, bem sabemos nós, é uma dádiva conhecida dos homens e das mulheres há mais ou menos 12 mil anos, quando o término da última era glacial deu lugar a condições de clima e de solo estáveis, nessa época geológica a que chamamos de Holoceno. Mas a agricultura, como atestam os mitos, é também um aprendizado, com ela carregamos o legado de um saber milenar precioso transmitido de geração para geração. As formas que a agricultura e os saberes que a contornam assumem em cada tempo e lugar são, e precisam ser, objetos da História.
O ser humano e sua existência segundo Kierkeggard
Authors: Santos Antonio Macedo , Minatto Davi Dagostim
Published: November 2024

Resumo: O ser humano e sua existência é o tema central da obra de Kierkegaard. Os conceitos trabalhados pelo filósofo, como desespero, angústia, fé, cristianismo, etc. orbitam esse eixo. Para uma compreensão do tema, portanto, pode-se avançar por muitas vias. Aqui, optamos pela via dos conceitos de relação e dos estádios da existência. O objetivo do texto é fornecer um instrumento de aproximação aos estudos kierkegaardianos, pautando-se numa revisão bibliográfica com o que há de mais atual e clássico em termos de traduções e comentários à obra do filósofo. As leituras apontam que para Kierkegaard, o ser humano compreende a si mesmo a partir da relação consigo e com Deus, passando pelos estádios da existência estético, ético e religioso até chegar à categoria de Indivíduo, onde ele se entende como alguém singular em meio à multidão. Esse itinerário não é mecânico ou linear, mas cheio de idas e voltas, na tarefa humana de existir.
Palavras-chave: Ser Humano; Existência; Estádio; Si Mesmo; Cristão
The human being and his existence according to Kierkegaard
Sintesi: L’essere umano e sua esistenza sono le tematiche centrali dell’opera di Kierkegaard. I concetti adoperati dal filosofo, tali como disperanza, angustia, fede, cristianesimo, ecc orbitano loro. Per una comprensione del tema, quindi, si può intraprendere diverse vie. Qui scegliamo la via dei conceti di relazione e degli estadi della esistenza. L’obbiettivo del testo é fornire uno strumento per l’iniziale aprossimazione agli studi kierkegaardiani. Partiamo da una revisione bibliografica di ciò che c’è di classico e attuale nei commenti e traduzioni sul filosofo. Le letture indicano che nel pensiero di Kierkegaard, l’essere umano comprende sè stesso a partire dalla sua relazione con sè stesso e con Dio, passando per gli stadi dell’esistenza: estetico, etico e religioso, finchè arrivi alla categoria di individualità, nella quale si capisci come singolo nella moltitudine. Questo itinerario non é lineare o mecanico, ma pieno di passi in avanti e indietro nella tarefa umana di esistere.
Parole chiave: Essere Umano; Esistenza; Estadi; Sè-Stesso; Cristiano
 
Data de registro: 13/01/2023
Data de aceite: 30/08/2023
Discontinuous galerkin method of the first order parabolic differential equation
Authors: Bala Mithun , Hossain Dr. Md. Shakhawat
Published: November 2024

The objective of this paper is to propose a modest numerical error analysis by applying DG finite element method for the parabolic differential equation. The DG method is an imperative numerical method with much mass compensation and more flexible meshing than other numerical methods. The DG method starts by discretizing the domain into a set of non-overlapping elements. This study gives a general introduction and discuss about the discontinuous Galerkin Method of first order parabolic problem. The parabolic problem satisfies the condition of the existence and uniqueness of DG solution. The main goal of this study is to theoretically explore the convergence of the solution of the above methods and show the validity of the results.
Epistemic Egoism and the Protestant Uses of Tradition
Authors: Kojonen Erkki Vesa Rope
Published: November 2024

Although ecumenical dialogue has highlighted many commonalities between Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox, many issues still remain contentious. One often recurring suspicion is that the Protestant idea of sola scriptura inevitably leads to an individualistic religiosity, neglecting the importance of the divinely guided Christian tradition and Christian church teaching for understanding the Bible. In this article, I relate this critique to the idea of “epistemic egoism”, as defined by Linda Zagzebski, and develop an alternative Protestant social epistemology based on tradition as the “democracy of the dead”, error-corrected by sola scriptura. I test this Protestant theological epistemology against two recent criticisms: (1) the “Conciliar Argument Against Protestantism” (CAAP), arguing that Protestantism fails to provide consistent criteria for valuing conciliar authority as a guide to biblical interpretation, and (2) the “Scriptural Argument Against Dogmatic Protestantism”, arguing that sola scriptura, when understood in light of theological disagreement, ultimately becomes self-refuting in the absence of properly guiding theological authority. I argue, however, that sola scriptura is compatible with assigning an important epistemic role to both tradition and community, and that Protestant principles of theological reasoning can be defended further using recent theories in social epistemology.
Tratamento da peri-implantite: uma revisão narrativa das estratégias atuais
Authors: Ono Azuaga Bruno , Rodrigues Santiago Lucas , Schutzer Ragghianti Zangrando Mariana , Andreotti Damante Carla , Campos Passanezi Adriana
Published: November 2024

﻿INTRODUÇÃO: Os implantes osseointegrados são uma modalidade segura para substituir dentes ausentes em pacientes parcial ou totalmente edêntulos. No entanto, tem sido relatadas complicações tardias atribuídas a diversos fatores biológicos ou mecânicos. A incidência de lesões inflamatórias ao redor dos implantes aumentou significativamente, potencialmente associada a variados fatores de risco. Duas condições patológicas primárias estão ligadas ao acúmulo de biofilme ao redor dos implantes: mucosite peri-implantar e peri-implantite. Atualmente, não há consenso na...
Reflexões sobre o passado, o presente e o futuro da cirurgia de ATM
Authors: Del Santo Luciano
Published: November 2024

Como cirurgião bucomaxilofacial com quase 30 anos de experiência na área, dediquei (e sigo dedicando) grande parte da minha carreira ao estudo, prática e ensino das técnicas mais avançadas no tratamento de patologias da articulação temporomandibular (ATM). Durante essa trajetória, acompanhei de perto as transformações que ocorreram nessa área, especialmente no desenvolvimento de procedimentos minimamente invasivos, como infiltrações articulares e a artroscopia da ATM, e acredito que a constante evolução técnica e tecnológica tem sido essencial para oferecer soluções...
Sucesso nos projetos e empenho para planos futuros
Authors: Germano Adriano
Published: November 2024

Caros colegas, É com grande satisfação que me dirijo a todos para compartilhar algumas conquistas e novidades importantes de nossa entidade. O COBRAC 2024 foi um grande sucesso! O evento superou todas as expectativas, tanto em termos de participação quanto de qualidade científica e troca de experiências. O COBRAC, hoje, é uma marca, e nele encontra-se o melhor da CTBMF da América Latina. Agradeço a todos que estiveram presentes e contribuíram para mais esse marco em nossa história.
Covid-19 e necrose maxilar: relato de caso incomum
Authors: Candido Isabella , Zanatta Emanoel , Queiroz Fabrísia , Silva Monique , Borba Alexandre
Published: November 2024

﻿Introdução: Com a rápida disseminação mundial, o vírus causador da COVID-19 teve alto impacto em indivíduos imunocomprometidos, e permitiu o desenvolvimento de muitas infecções oportunistas. Especificamente em relação à Odontologia, as manifestações orais da doença afeta tanto tecidos moles quanto os ossos da face. Casos de osteomielite e osteonecrose, principalmente da maxila, se mostraram de difícil controle e prolongado tratamento. Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é relatar um caso incomum de osteonecrose da maxila associada a sinusite fúngica, após diagnóstico de...
A History of Black Power We Need and Deserve
Authors: Burgin Say
Published: November 2024

Say Burgin reviews Stayed on Freedom: The Long History of Black Power through One Family's Journey, an account of the fight for Black Power as told through the Simmons family, and particularly, Michael and Zoharah Simmons, from their first meeting during SNCC's Atlanta Project to their later painful struggles as a family. The story that shines through, Burgin writes, is a story of Black Power that is deeply personal, often messy, and, above all, a refreshing challenge to popular narratives that serve to demonize the history of Black Power and the radicals who devoted their lives to the struggle.
My Notes on 'The Return of Nature'
Authors: Burkett Paul
Published: November 2024

In August 2020, ecosocialist thinker, MR author, and jazz musician Paul Burkett wrote to MR editor John Bellamy Foster about the latter's recent book, The Return of Nature (Monthly Review Press, 2020). Burkett's short correspondence revealed his deep understanding of the throughline tying the ecologically inspired thought of Marx and Engels to the later innovations of Roy Bhaskar, Richard Levins, Richard Lewontin, and others, all the way up to Foster's own work demonstrating that these developments are not isolated, but part of an evolving ecosocialist tradition.
Novedades taxonómicas en el género Porophyllum (Asteraceae, Tageteae): rehabilitación de Porophyllum macrolepidium
Authors: Anzuinelli Milagros , Zarlavsky Gabriela , Gonzalez Ana María , Bartoli Adriana
Published: November 2024

Se rehabilita a la especie Porophyllum macrolepidium (anteriormente incluida en la sinonimia de P. ruderale var. ruderale) para América del Sur y se actualiza su lista sinonímica. Se estudiaron las descripciones originales y el material tipo, junto con materiales de la colección general depositados en los principales herbarios de Argentina. Se llevaron a cabo viajes a campo para estudiar las especies en su hábitat natural. Se presentan diferencias exomorfológicas y anatómicas con Porophyllum ruderale var. ruderale y Porophyllum ruderale var. macrocephalum. Se ilustra, fotografía y se presenta una descripción ampliada de P. macrolepidium, junto con sus nombres vernáculos, fenología, hábitat y un mapa con la distribución geográfica, y se incluye una clave dicotómica para diferenciar a Porophyllum macrolepidium de especies afines. Adicionalmente, se lectotipificaron los nombres P. macrolepidium, P. ruderale var. angustifolium y P. ruderale var. intermedium.
Una especie nueva de Croton sección Geiseleria (Euphorbiaceae) del cañón del río Cauca (Antioquia), noroccidente de Colombia
Authors: Zapata-Correa Diego Alejandro , Paz-López Carlos A. , Torrejano-Munevar Andrés F. , Berrío-Montoya Sebastián
Published: November 2024

En este estudio se describe una especie nueva de Croton sección Geiseleria (Euphorbiaceae) con base en especímenes recolectados en remanentes de vegetación en el municipio de Santa Fe de Antioquia (Antioquia), noroccidente de Colombia. Croton antioquensis se asemeja a C. adenodontus, C. bidentatus y C. subsuavis, sin embargo, se diferencia por un conjunto de caracteres asociados a su morfología floral y vegetativa, además de su distribución geográfica. La nueva especie se conoce de una sola localidad en un área de ocupación (AOO) inferior a 4 km2 con múltiples amenazas de origen antrópico. Sugerimos su inclusión en la categoría de Peligro Crítico (CR) teniendo en cuenta las directrices de la UICN. Se incluye una clave para las especies de Croton secc. Geiseleria en Colombia.
Authentische Fassung oder editorisches Konstrukt?
Authors: Kaulen Heinrich
Published: November 2024

The notes On the concept of history (1940) are considered Walter Benjamin’s philosophical legacy. They were first published in a private print (1942) by the ‚Institut für Sozialforschung‘ (Institute of Social Research, Los Angeles). The narrative of the origin of this publication, which is still widely used today, is based on the assumption, that this edition represents an unknown and lost original by Benjamin himself. In contrast, this article attempts to show that the printed version is very close to the existing typescript T2. It was probably created by combining this typescript with some reflections from the oldest manuscript MHA. The important first print with appendix A and B therefore does not represent an authentic version or a simple ‘transcription’, but in all probability an editorial construction by the first editors. This gives reason to reflect on the fundamental tension between preservation and appropriation in the history of scholarly editing, not only with regard to Walter Benjamin.
Edition von frühdigitalem Text: Ein Problemaufriss
Authors: Roeder Torsten
Published: November 2024

Early born-digital texts from the 1980s and 1990s are increasingly becoming subjects of cultural transmission. Their scholarly editing requires textual criticism on multiple levels. These texts often exist in multimedia, performative environments, and their ephemeral surfaces necessitate the inclusion of underlying logical structures in textual analysis. Both aspects could be incorporated into synoptic forms of scholarly editing in the future. This is illustrated through the example of disk magazines, a type of multimedia electronic periodical from the home computer era.
Zur Rezeption von (historisch-)kritischen Ausgaben in der aktuellen germanistischen Forschung
Authors: Knüchel Johannes
Published: November 2024

This article aims to re-examine a question originally posed by Rüdiger Nutt-Kofoth in 2015 (see note 1): “How are (historical-)critical editions of German speaking authors (from the early modern period onwards) used for literary interpretation in recent German literary studies?” Nutt-Kofoth gave an answer by collecting data from research articles in the traditional periodicals Zeitschrift für deutsche Philologie, Euphorion and Deutsche Vierteljahrsschrift für Literaturwissenschaft und Geistesgeschichte. He was able to draw up a statistic with rather disillusioning results. Several years later, his statement that little is known about the user group of (historical) critical editions still holds true. A new gathering of data from the same periodicals (with a slightly different approach due to the smaller amount of examined articles) shows new and different results, therefore making the time-span of 2000–2013 comparable with that one of 2014–2020. The aim of this article is to raise awareness of the use of editions in German studies and at the same time to draw attention to the problem of data collection.
#hacktheworldabetterplace – creative approaches for digital education through first-hand inspiration
Authors: Freudenberg Julia , Feldmann Matthias
Published: November 2024

The Hacker School is a German non-profit aiming to introduce young people to the world of IT and programming. The organizational commitment is to ensure that young people – regardless of origin, gender or social environment – have had the experience of programming at least once themselves to be able to actively shape their own digital future. The courses promote creative experimental learning by actively incorporating the 21st century skills and enable accessibility and equal opportunities, and practical orientation. This results in a higher self-confidence for the area of IT, as well as an improvement in the interest in IT.
Expected goals under a Bayesian viewpoint: uncertainty quantification and online learning
Authors: Nipoti Bernardo , Schiavon Lorenzo
Published: November 2024

While the use of expected goals (xG) as a metric for assessing soccer performance is increasingly prevalent, the uncertainty associated with their estimates is often overlooked. This work bridges this gap by providing easy-to-implement methods for uncertainty quantification in xG estimates derived from Bayesian models. Based on a convenient posterior approximation, we devise an online prior-to-posterior update scheme, aligning with the typical in-season model training in soccer. Additionally, we present a novel framework to assess and compare the performance dynamics of two teams during a match, while accounting for evolving match scores. Our approach is well-suited for graphical representation and improves interpretability. We validate the accuracy of our methods through simulations, and provide a real-world illustration using data from the Italian Serie A league.
Un recorrido sociohistórico desde la voz del peonado del calzado: situaciones y condiciones desde los años 70
Authors: López Fernández Sandra , Galán Carretero Aurora , Sánchez Rodenas Alejandro
Published: November 2024

En este artículo se analizan los cambios experimentados en el sector del calzado desde los años setenta hasta la actualidad desde los discursos del peonado de las fábricas de confección. Una revisión sociohistórica desde la perspectiva de los peones y las peonas nos permitirá entender mejor las condiciones laborales, las luchas sindicales, las desigualdades de género y otros aspectos relevantes.  El enfoque de la investigación es cualitativo; recompone y analiza el relato colectivo de los y las protagonistas mediante la realización de diez entrevistas semiestructuradas. Los hallazgos recogidos evidencian la tendencia hacia nuevos modelos de contratación más precarios que se traducen un empobrecimiento salarial. Se recogen en las siguientes líneas los cambios que han experimentado las condiciones laborales desde los años 70 hasta la actualidad: horarios, antigüedad o descansos. En general, tal como muestran los resultados, ha existido una tendencia histórica hacia la pérdida de derechos.
Effect of rainproof and open-air treatments after shedding on the seed viability of Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Authors: Shen Xueyang , Chen Kuai , Rong Zihan , Fan Chengcheng , Li Jitao , Deng Shiming , Deng Zhijun
Published: November 2024

The great majority of woody plant populations depend on the maintenance of seed viability for reproduction, and this is especially true for some endangered plant species. However, the manner in which seed viability is impacted under natural circumstances by recurring hydration-dehydration
processes brought on by precipitation remains unclear. In this study, a semi-controlled experiment was conducted in native forests of Metasequoia glyptostroboides, where mature M. glyptostroboides seeds were subjected to separate rainproof and open-air treatments and periodically
sampled for moisture content determination, germination tests and antioxidant analysis of the isolated embryos. The results showed that the moisture content of the seeds from the open-air treatment fluctuated greatly with sampling time but was significantly higher than that of the rainproof
treatment for the majority of the time. Combined with the results of the germination rate and antioxidant analysis, we hypothesised that the drastic changes in the moisture content of M. glyptostroboides seeds (i. e., the hydration-dehydration cycle) caused by frequent intermittent
short-term precipitation in autumn and winter at this location resulted in oxidative stress in the embryonic cells, thereby diminishing the antioxidant defense capacity of the embryonic cells leading to the ageing of the seeds and loss of viability.
Real word outcomes of cabozantinib therapy in poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Authors: Elghawy Omar , Barsouk Adam , Xu Jessica , Chen Simon , Cohen Roger B , Sun Lova
Published: November 2024

Objective

Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinomas (PDTCs) are rare and aggressive head and neck malignancies with a poor prognosis. Systemic treatment for incurable PDTC consists of multi-kinase inhibitors (MKIs) based on extrapolation from the experience with radioiodine refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Cabozantinib is an approved second-line MKI therapy for DTC, but there are limited data regarding the safety and efficacy of cabozantinib for PDTC.

Methods

We conducted a single-institution, retrospective analysis of patients with PDTC who received cabozantinib in any line of therapy. Baseline demographics, disease characteristics, treatment history, toxicity, and clinical outcomes were abstracted from the electronic medical record. Median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were primary endpoints and estimated using Kaplan–Meier methodology.

Results

Seven patients with PDTC who received cabozantinib were included. 4/7 (57%) patients had a partial response to cabozantinib, while 2/7 (29%) had stable disease (SD) as their best response. The median time on treatment for cabozantinib was 10.53 months. The median PFS from the start of cabozantinib was 12.9 months, and median OS was 14.21 months. Most adverse events to treatment (5/6) were low grade. Two (29%) patients were alive at the date of the last follow-up.

Conclusion

Cabozantinib is an effective and reasonably well-tolerated treatment option for patients with PDTC. Prospective studies are needed to further investigate the role of cabozantinib in the treatment of PDTC, alone and in combination with other agents, including checkpoint inhibitors.
Toward a treatment for thyroid hormone transporter MCT8 deficiency – achievements and challenges
Authors: Markova Boyka , Mayerl Steffen , Heuer Heike
Published: November 2024

Patients with an inactive thyroid hormone (TH) transporter MCT8 (Allan–Herndon–Dudley Syndrome, AHDS) display severe neurological impairments and motor disabilities, indicating an indispensable function of MCT8 in facilitating TH access to the human brain. Consequently, the CNS of AHDS patients appears to be in a TH deficient state, which greatly compromises proper neural development and function. Another hallmark of this disease is that patients exhibit elevated serum T3 levels, leading to a hyperthyroid situation in peripheral tissues. Several treatment strategies have been developed and evaluated in preclinical mouse models as well as in patients. Here, we discuss these different therapeutic approaches to overcome MCT8 deficiency and summarize the current achievements and challenges in improving brain maturation in the absence of MCT8.
La educación frente a la policrisis de la humanidad
Authors: Arce Cascante Olga Patricia
Published: November 2024

Introduction: This paper reflects on the polycrisis faced by humanity, considering the perspectives of various authors who discuss the pathways needed to address these polycrisis. Objective: From this standpoint, the aim is to analyze several of the major crises currently being faced, including wars, violence, drug trafficking, the climate crisis, and food security, among others. Discussion: The analysis focuses on the intersection of global crises, which subsequently lead to the emergence ofnew planetary-scale crises. This concept of polycrisis is explored through a lens of complexity, followed by both intertextual and intratextual dialogues. Conclusions: In conclusion, the paper suggests that education must necessarily be political in its practice, driven by paradigm shifts centered on love, emotions, spirituality, and collaborative networks. It is deemed essential that educational systems promote learning that fosters the formation of generations with planetary consciousness, both in formal and informal settings.
The interplay between hypertension and BMI in Coptic teenagers
Authors: Boktor Ivana , E Ali Ahmed , Almehmi Ammar
Published: November 2024

Background: Elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) is a significant risk factor for developing hypertension (HTN). Other factors, including family history, smoking, and energy drinks consumption, can potentially increase the risk for HTN. Limited data are available on the risk factors for HTN in Coptic adolescent population. Hence, this study sought to investigate the association between these risk factors and HTN in Coptic adolescents. Methods: A screening survey was conducted on 140 high school students who attended church services. After signing a consent form, each participant was interviewed and asked to answer the survey questions. The blood pressure was measured twice after 15 minutes of rest using Omron device. Both weight and height were measured, and BMI was calculated using CDC BMI calculator. Descriptive statistics, univariate, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to explore the relationship between the HTN and other potential variables. Results: The cohort included 70 females (50%) and 70 males (50%) aged 16-21. The overall prevalence of HTN was 45.7% (73% in males and 18.6% in females). Participants were categorized by BMI into normal (n=78), overweight (n=44), and obese (n=18) groups. Compared to the normal weight group, the odds ratio (OR) for HTN in the overweight and obesity groups was 7.2 (95% C.I. 3.1 – 16.6, p<0.001) and 1.9 (95% C.I. 0.67 – 5.5, p=0.27), respectively. Among the total cohort, hypertensive individuals exhibited significantly higher BMI compared to normotensive individuals (26.3 [23.5, 28.3] vs. 22.5 [20.6, 25.7], p=0.001). However, there was no association between HTN and other covariates (p>0.05). In multivariable logistic regression, the association between HTN and elevated BMI remained significant (adjusted OR 3.8, 95% C.I. 1.6 – 9.3; p=0.002). Conclusion: our findings are consistent with accumulative evidence about the positive relationship between BMI and HTN, which is a part of the metabolic syndrome. Moreover, this is the first study to investigate the risk factor profile for HTN in Coptic adolescents. Larger scale epidemiologic studies are needed to assess the prevalence of HTN in this population and the best approach to manage the modifiable risk factors.
Pediatric CPT Code Updates for 2025
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: November 2024

This article reviews some changes to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes that are planned for implementation on January 1, 2025, and apply to reporting of services performed on and after January 1, 2025. This includes a brief review of the following:

Evaluation and management (E/M) codes Immunization codes Revised release schedule for immunization codes Cardiothoracic procedure codes Nonphysician terminology change
Mothers Falling Asleep During Infant Feeding
Authors: Hauck Fern R. , Moon Rachel Y. , Kerr Stephen M. , Corwin Michael J. , Heeren Timothy , Colson Eve , Parker Margaret G. , Kellams Ann
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Falling asleep while feeding (FAF) infants is common. Our primary objectives were to examine (1) maternally reported prevalence of FAF and if planned; (2) association between FAF and sociodemographic factors, feeding method, and sleep location; and (3) if receipt of education about safe sleep and bedsharing risks was associated with FAF.

METHODS

In the Social Media and Risk-reduction Training study, US mothers of newborns were randomized to educational messaging promoting infant safe sleep or breastfeeding. We analyzed data from 1259 mothers who responded to the postpartum survey (mean infant age, 11.2 weeks). We used generalized estimating equation logistic regression models to examine the extent that sociodemographic characteristics, feeding type, usual nighttime feeding location, and intervention group were associated with FAF.

RESULTS

A total of 28.2% of mothers reported FAF usually or sometimes in the last 2 weeks, 83.4% of whom reported that FAF was unplanned. There were no differences in the odds of FAF by sociodemographic factors. Compared with mothers whose nighttime feeding location was their bed, mothers who reported feeding in a chair were less likely to FAF (33.6% versus 16.8%; adjusted odds ratio, 0.41; 95% confidence interval, 0.31–0.56). FAF was reported less frequently by mothers who received safe sleep interventions (15.6%), compared with mothers who received breastfeeding interventions (33.0%; adjusted odds ratio, 0.40; 95% confidence interval, 0.25–0.65).

CONCLUSIONS

FAF is reported commonly among US mothers and is predominantly unplanned. Mothers who received safe sleep messaging were less likely to report FAF. New parents need guidance on planning for optimal safety during infant feeding.
Improving Consistency in Classifying Child Maltreatment for Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths
Authors: Schnitzer Patricia G. , Mintz Sasha , Shaw Esther , Collier Abigael
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVE

Develop guidelines for child death review teams that will improve the consistency in classifying child maltreatment (CM) and distinguish between classification of exposure to hazards and neglect for sleep-related sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID).

METHODS

Sleep-related SUID (n = 25 797) were identified from the National Fatality Review-Case Reporting System between 2004 and 2018. Key variables considered when classifying CM among sleep-related SUID were identified. Logistic regression was used to assess the strength of associations and identify factors that distinguished between exposure to hazards and neglect. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Guidelines were developed based on these findings.

RESULTS

Among the 13 034 sleep-related SUID with CM identified, hazards in the infant sleep environment were strongly associated with classification of both exposure to hazards and neglect, as were supervisor impairment and child welfare substantiation of the death. Comparing neglect to exposure to hazards, there was no association with sleep environment hazards with ORs ranging from 0.8 to 1.3 (95% CI 0.4–3.0), but sleep-related SUID were approximately twice as likely to be classified as neglect when the supervisor was impaired (OR 2.3, 95% CI 2.0–2.7) or child welfare action was taken (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.5–2.0). The guidelines recommend classification of exposure to hazards for sleep environment hazards with elevation to neglect if the supervisor was impaired or child welfare substantiated the death.

CONCLUSIONS

Among sleep-related SUID, classification of exposure to hazards is based on presence of sleep environment hazards, whereas neglect is based on supervisor impairment and child welfare action.
Public-private partnership as a factor in the development of the pharmaceutical industry economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Issatayeva Nurlyaiim , Datkhayev Ubaidilla , Datkayeva Gulmira , Abdullabekova Raissa , Zhakipbekov Kairat
Published: November 2024

The aim. Public-private partnership is a qualitative method of accelerating the growth rate of the country's economy and its individual components. However, it is also important to skillfully apply the features of this method, assessing the peculiarities of the functioning of a particular country or sector. This makes it relevant to consider the specifics of public-private partnerships in the Republic of Kazakhstan and, in particular, in the pharmaceutical industry. Thus, the main purpose of the study was to assess the peculiarities of the development of the pharmaceutical industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the impact of public-private partnerships on it. This includes understanding the role public-private partnerships play in enhancing the efficiency and innovation of the industry.
Materials and methods. This study focuses specifically on the Republic of Kazakhstan, as the public-private partnership model varies significantly across countries. The main methods used were analysis, historical method, deduction, and modelling. The specific legislative framework, local economic conditions, and the unique challenges of Kazakhstan's pharmaceutical sector were considered to provide relevant insights.
Results. The authors showed that this area is actively developing; every year, many projects are implemented in various sectors of the economy with the help of this type of interaction. Certain results are also observed in the healthcare industry, which borders the pharmaceutical industry. However, in the context of the production of medicines or the latest technologies, there are certain problems. This industry receives insufficient investment, which is why it does not have the opportunity to develop effectively. This indicates the urgency of more decisive state intervention, including through the use of public-private partnerships. In addition, the study describes some projects that have already been implemented in Kazakhstan and shows the benefits that the state has achieved from their implementation.
Conclusions. The paper brings new knowledge in the context of the investigation of public-private partnership as a method of increasing the efficiency of the functioning of the economy as a whole, and also allows for a better understanding of some features of the development of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a whole and its pharmaceutical industry in particular
The application of arbutin in elimination resistance gramm-negative multidrug resistance bacteria of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter cloacea
Authors: Maslov Oleksandr , Komisarenko Mykola , Ponomarenko Svitlana , Osolodchenko Tetiana , Kolisnyk Sergii , Koshovyi Oleh , Komissarenko Andrey
Published: November 2024

The basic therapy against microbial infections is the application of antibiotics. However, overuse of antibiotics has become the major factor for the emergence and dissemination of multidrug-resistant strains.
The aim. The purpose of our work was to investigate the in vitro and in silico elimination resistance of antibiotics (сlarithromycin, azithromycin, gentamycin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ceftriaxone, and chloramphenicol) against clinical multidrug-resistant strains of P. aeruginosa and E. cloacae by arbutin.
Materials and methods. The molecular docking was performed using AutoDockTools 1.5.6; antimicrobial effects were evaluated by the well method. Isolates were obtained from clinical samples including tracheal aspirate and broncoalveolar lavage.
Results. Theoretical studies have found that none of the investigated antibiotics and arbutin highly selectively inhibit all "targets" mechanisms of antimicrobial action. In experimental studies, it was observed that adding arbutin to the antibiotic led to the emergence of sensitivity on the part of resistant strains. All Gramm-negative resistance strains of bacteria were sensitive to the action of arbutin. Moreover, arbutin increased the antimicrobial effect of antibiotics from 8 to 55 %. It was estimated exceptions such as clarithromycin and azithromycin when assessing antimicrobial activity against P. aeruginosa.
Conclusions. These studies have shown that inhibiting resistant strains of bacteria requires the use of combinations of "classical" antimicrobials and herbal drugs or dietary supplements based on extracts obtained from arbutin-containing medicinal plants such as lingonberry, bearberry, and cranberry. This approach is a “lifeline” for the development of antimicrobial agents against resistant bacteria and gives “a second chance to return to life” for outdated antibiotics