bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aquatic Microplastic Pollution Control Strategies: Sustainable Degradation Techniques, Resource Recovery, and Recommendations for Bangladesh
Authors: Mahmud Abir , Wasif Mustafa Md , Roy Hridoy , Mehnaz Fareen , Ahmed Tasnim , Pervez Md. Nahid , Naddeo Vincenzo , Islam Md. Shahinoor
Published: December 2022

Microplastics’ dangers and the absence of effective regulation technologies have risen to prominence as a worldwide issue in recent years. South Asian countries, such as Bangladesh, are among the most threatened nations to face the drastic consequence of releasing microplastics into the aquatic environment. The research on managing and degrading microplastics is ongoing, however, sustainable techniques have not yet been found. To create a green and efficient microplastic management plan, we have compiled all the information on the existing removal and degradation techniques for microplastics and provided an overview of all the noteworthy methods that can be implemented in Bangladesh. In the portrayed biotic and abiotic techniques, coagulation and photocatalysis were found to be most efficient in removing microplastics (as high as 99%) in different studies. The concept of microplastic is new to the researchers of Bangladesh, therefore, the characteristics, occurrence, fate, and threats are briefly discussed in this paper. Sampling, extraction, and identification methods of microplastic in freshwater and sediment samples are also thoroughly specified. The sources of microplastic pollution in Bangladesh and possible strategies that can be implemented to minimize additional microplastic discharge into aquatic environments are discussed. Although Bangladesh was the very first country to ban polythene, the failure of the implementation of rules and regulations and a lack of management strategy made Bangladesh the 10th worst country in managing plastic waste. This work is a wake-up call for other researchers to conduct an in-depth investigation to improve microplastic degrading technologies and develop a sustainable strategy to end microplastic pollution in Bangladesh.
Prospects for improving geostrategic asset management of the country on the basis of the unified spatial data system
Authors:   State University of Land Management, Moscow, Tsypkin Yu. A. , Papaskiri T. V. ,   State University of Land Management, Moscow, Orlov S. V. ,   Faculty of History, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Khabarova I. A. ,   State University of Land Management, Moscow, Vedmanova O. O. ,   State University of Land Management, Moscow
Published: December 2022

In the article, the authors considered the theoretical provisions of the use of geographical information systems in cadastral activities. The paper analyzed the regulatory framework of cadastral activities, the provision of information and cartographic information. The authors noted that significant attention is paid to the provision of public services in the field of cadastre in electronic form and the implementation of cadastral activities using Internet technologies. The authors also mentioned that to date, a huge number of different software systems with distinctive features that are necessary for the effective conduct of cadastral activities have been developed in the country. The paper contains the most common violations in the establishment of territorial zones, implements the experience of using the functionality of GIS, examines the stages of checking for violations of semantic and graphical data, and makes proposals aimed at eliminating errors in order to place land plots on state cadastral registration. In order to ensure the correct operation of information systems, it’s advisable to determine the legal relations associated with the lawful creation and operation of GIS that meet the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation. Nowadays it is also necessary to develop a number of domestic GIS for the purposes of cadastral activities.
Economic assessment of biological resources in Bryansk region
Authors:   Bryansk State University of Engineering and Technology, Bryansk, Zvereva L. A. , Baidakova E. V. ,   Bryansk State University of Engineering and Technology, Bryansk, Melnikova E. A. ,   Bryansk State University of Engineering and Technology, Bryansk
Published: December 2022

Choosing the optimal use of natural resources from all possible variants requires their comprehensive assessment. In this paper, the authors tried to valuate the annual use of biological resources of the Bryansk region: wild animals, fish, forest products, swamps, forest plantations and recreation areas. It is difficult to valuate biological resources of any territory due to the poor knowledge of some natural components, as well as the lack of necessary methodological materials, so the potential cost of resources has not been taken into account
The features of cartographic generalization using GIS
Authors:   State University of Land Management, Moscow, Lebedev P. P.
Published: December 2022

The article analyzed the means and operations of classical and GIS generalization of cartographic information and underlined their fundamental differences and possibilities.
One hundred years to the land management faculty of the Omsk GAU: from the past to the present, from traditions to innovation
Authors:   Omsk State Agrarian University named after P. A. Stolypin, Omsk, Dolmatova O. N. , Shcherba V. N. ,   Omsk State Agrarian University named after P. A. Stolypin, Omsk, Rogatnev Yu. M. ,   Omsk State Agrarian University named after P. A. Stolypin, Omsk
Published: December 2022

The article is about the 100th anniversary of the Land Management faculty - one of the oldest faculties of the Russian Federation. The article presents the historical milestones in the development of the land management faculty of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Omsk State Agrarian University. The paper contains information about deans, heads of departments and scientists who made a huge contribution to faculty development, and also about famous alumni, the current state and the prospects of the faculty.
The genre contrastive analysis of the first 14 weeks of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in government: a study on two online newspapers under attitude analysis
Authors: Asad Saira
Published: December 2022

The study aimed to identify the hidden meaning lying behind the text of two Malaysian Online newspapers i.e. ‘Malaysiakini’ (alternative newspaper) and ‘The New Straits Times’ (mainstream newspaper). The language of the newspaper always depicts its ideology through its stances. To discover the stances of newspapers, Martin and White (2005) ‘Appraisal Analysis’ framework was employed on 5 news reports (3,265 words) from ‘Malaysiakini’ and 3 news reports from ‘The New Straits Times’ (2,456 words) which were based on the performance of social actors during the 17th and 18th August 2018. It has been found that Pakatan Harapan (PH) government (Dr.Mahathir) was represented the most in both newspapers as compared to the Barisan Nasional (BN) as an opposition who lost the election in 2018, the very first time after independence. By ‘Appraisal Analysis’ it is found that both newspapers have represented Dr. Mahathir the most by positive attitudinal results in ‘Appreciation’ resource as ‘Malaysiakini’ has shown 37%, while; ‘NST’ given 56% positive attitudinal instances being a governmental influenced newspaper.
Gastrointestinal helminths of stray dogs in Erzurum province: Prevalence and risk to public health
Authors: KİRMAN Rıdvan , AKYUZ Muzaffer , BALKAYA İbrahim , GÜVEN Esin , AVCIOĞLU Hamza , DOĞAN Veysel
Published: December 2022

Dogs play an important role in public health due to their close contact with humans. This study aimed to investigate the presence and prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths in stray dogs in Erzurum province. Gastrointestinal helminth eggs were detected in 190 out of 446 (42.6%) dog fecal samples collected in Erzurum. More specifically, taeniid eggs (17.71%, 79/446), Toxocara canis (16.82%, 75/446), Toxascaris leonina (12.78%, 57/446), Linguatula spp. (4.48%, 20/446), Alaria spp. (2.91%, 13/446), hookworms (2.69%, 12/446), spiny-headed worms (1.12%, 5/446), and Trichuris spp. (0.22%, 1/446) eggs were identified. These findings indicate zoonotic parasites to be common in stray dogs in Erzurum. The public health risk associated with the presence of these zoonotic parasites can be reduced through the regular deworming of stray dogs, the prevention of environmental contamination with dog feces, and the adequate enforcement of sanitation protocols.
nascimento da observação social sistemática com Harriet Martineau
Authors: ALCANTARA Fernanda Henrique Cupertino
Published: December 2022

Este artigo analisa a obra “Como observar: morais e costumes”, de Harriet Martineau, demonstrando que ela é pioneira em pesquisa sociológica e no desenvolvimento de técnicas para a coleta de dados, problematizando a relação do pesquisador com o objeto e as instituições sociais, a conduta ética e empática. Para tanto, utiliza o método da revisão bibliográfica, indicando o pioneirismo de Martineau, ao mesmo tempo em que questiona a sua não institucionalização como fundadora das Ciências Sociais. Conclui que Martineau deixou um legado efetivo com contribuições teóricas e metodológicas, além de ser considerada a primeira socióloga e metodóloga, por ter realizado uma ampla pesquisa social na primeira metade do século XIX.
respostas dos governos municipais à Covid-19 no Brasil:
Authors: Mendes da Rocha Marta , Gomes de Almeida Paula Emília , Gomes Tenório Giliard , Maciel Artuzo Rafael , Delgado Malvaccini Mendes Helena
Published: December 2022

Este artigo analisa as respostas governamentais à pandemia de Covid-19 no Brasil no que se refere às medidas de distanciamento social durante os primeiros meses de sua eclosão. Desde o início da pandemia a resposta à crise tem sido liderada por prefeitos e governadores. A maior parte das análises centrou-se nas medidas adotadas por governos estaduais e capitais, deixando em segundo plano as cidades médias. Neste artigo analisamos as medidas legais voltadas para fomentar o distanciamento social em uma amostra de 49 municípios com mais de 200 mil habitantes. Utilizamos o índice elaborado por Moraes (2020) para classificar as medidas quanto ao seu grau de rigor. A análise revelou convergências e divergências entre as medidas adotadas no período de março a junho de 2020. Corrobora que os prefeitos das cidades médias fizeram uso de suas prerrogativas, mas suas decisões foram constragidas pelas normas estaduais e pelo tipo de relacionamento estabelecido entre estados e municípios.

Palavras-chave: Covid-19, pandemia, distanciamento social, municípios, governos locais
Avaliação do conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem em terapia nutricional: teste antes e depois
Authors: Pereira Juliana , Caetano Horta de Lima Rafaela , Aparecida Barbosa de Castro Edna , Santos Kelli Borges dos
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: avaliar conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem após capacitação em terapia nutricional. Método: estudo observacional, transversal, descritivo, de natureza quantitativa. Foram convidados a participar do estudo todos os profissionais de enfermagem que atuavam no hospital e foram parte da amostra, aqueles que concordaram. Aplicou-se um questionário estruturado, auto formulado pelos pesquisadores, com base nas últimas evidências na temática e de acordo com protocolos institucionais, antes e após curso de capacitação em serviço, do qual participaram 46 profissionais. Resultados: a maioria foi constituída por técnicos de enfermagem (65,2%), do sexo feminino (69,6%) e idade entre 31 e 40 anos (56,4%) que afirmou conhecer a atuação da equipe multidisciplinar de terapia nutricional (95,7%). Em relação à lavagem e à fixação do cateter nasoentérico, observa-se que melhorou a porcentagem de acertos após a capacitação (15%). Sobre a desobstrução do cateter alcançou 100% de acertos. Houve piora do escore de acertos sobre o posicionamento do cateter após a capacitação (78,3% para 52,2%). Em relação a nutrição parenteral, o percentual de acertos foi de 78,25% para 92,4%. Conclusão: Foi possível observar melhora no percentual de acertos na maioria dos tópicos avaliados.
Abstract
Objective: to evaluate the nursing team's knowledge after training in nutritional therapy. Method: observational, cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative study. All nursing professionals working at the hospital were invited to participate in the study, and those who agreed were part of the sample. A structured questionnaire was applied, self-formulated by the researchers, based on the latest evidence on the subject and according to institutional protocols, before and after in-service training course, of which 46 professionals participated. Results: the majority were nursing technicians (65.2%), female gender (69.6%) and age 31-40 years (56.4%).  They claimed to know the multidisciplinary nutrition therapy team (95.7%). Regarding nasoenteric catheter washing and fixation, the percentage of correct answers improved after the training (15%), and regarding the catheter unblocking, it reached 100% of correct answers. There was a worsening of the score on catheter positioning after training (78.3% to 52.2%). About parenteral nutrition, the percentage of correct answers went from 78.25% to 92.4% after training. Conclusion: it was possible to observe an improvement in the percentage of correct answers in most of the topics assessed.
L’entrée en vigueur de la Convention sur le droit relatif à l'utilisation des cours d’eau internationaux à des fins autres que la navigation
Authors: Kamto Maurice
Published: December 2022

The entry into force of the UN Convention on the Law of Non-Navigation Uses of International Watercourses. The entry into force, on 17 the August 2014, of the UN Convention on the Law of Non-Navigation Uses of International Watercourses, is an important step in the development of the " international law of water resources", as it contributes to the reinforcement of the international legal regime of this resource. The legal effects of that entry into force can be measured, first of all, throughout the codification of the general rules of the international watercourses. Not only it strengthens the existing customary rules of the Convention, but it also makes the latter an instrument of positive international law, henceforth applicable to all the States Parties, and as a framework Convention, a source of inspiration for third Party States. Secondly, the legal impact of the entry into force of the 1997 Convention can be assessed in regard of existing Convention and agreements on watercourses. Clearly, it appears that this Convention does not contradict the 1992 Helsinki Convention which is focused on the protection of the environment of water resources, unlike the 1997 UN Convention which deals with the management of these resources. An analysis of both Conventions shows that they are not really in competition, rather are they complementary to each other. Finally, a cross analysis of the 1997 Convention, with the case-laws of the ICJ, and the Declaration of Principles on the construction of the " Grand Renaissance Dam" by Ethiopia on the Nil River, signed in Khartum on March 25th of 2015 by Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan, gives the sense that most rules of the 1997 UN Convention, entered into force in 2014, have largely inspired that agreement, but also crystalize customary rules of international watercourses.
Les ONG : moteurs de l'avant, actrices de l'après
Authors: Bettin Renaud
Published: December 2022

As one of the nine major groups of the UN, NGOs have always taken part to the international climate negotiations. Their concrete approach and demand for coherence give them the status of real actors of the climate arena, preserving it from false solutions and unambitious positions. NGOs follow scientific recommendations. Following the audition of James Hansen in 1988 by the American Congress, where the scientist has exposed the threshold of the 350 ppm of CO2 in the atmosphere, the NGO 350. org was created. One year later, in 1989, marks the beginning of the Climate action Network, which gathers now 1100 NGOs form 120 countries. NGOs are not only coming from Northern countries, and they carry the expectations of vulnerable countries. Regularly consulted for their expertise, they are also politically active. Nowadays they show multiple skills – ocean, starvation, biodiversity-and carry various messages unified under the goal of protection of the most vulnerable populations and the climate.
Les boues rouges de l’usine Péchiney – Alteo de Gardanne : de l’inertie à la toxicité, du rejet … et du dossier
Authors: Barraqué Bernard
Published: December 2022

Le croisement d’études technico-historiques, d’articles récents dans la presse, de documents administratifs et d’interviews d’acteurs impliqués dans ce dossier, permet de reconstituer, pour l’usine rejetant les boues rouges en mer en face des Calanques de Marseille, le passage progressif d’un statut d’entreprise historique, respectable et propre vis-à-vis de son voisinage, à un statut de pollueuse et de destructrice de la biodiversité marine, et de surcroît dans un parc national. Considérées comme substance inerte en 1966, par un service des installations classées qui n’en avait pas mesuré le contenu, et qui faisait face à d’autres rejets polluants à cet endroit, les boues rouges sont devenues de plus en plus condamnables à partir du moment où l’agence de l’eau a «rattrapé » ce redevable parmi les plus importants de son district. Les acteurs publics se sont alors engagés dans une voie délicate : inciter l’entreprise à réduire son rejet, sans pour autant provoquer sa faillite et la perte de plusieurs centaines d’emplois. L’article montre que la technicité du dossier a permis à l’entreprise de trainer les pieds et de ne faire d’investissements de dépollution que sous la contrainte, grâce à sa capacité à imposer son discours de bon élève au préfet, aux juges, aux élus du territoire et même au Premier ministre. Il conclut sur une proposition de contrôle plus sévère, qui ne laisserait pas le temps à cette entreprise de préparer la fermeture du site en faisant semblant de chercher des technologies complémentaires de dépollution.
Le droit international de l'environnement : 2015-2016 ou les jours fastes avant l'arrivée du cyclope
Authors: Arbour Jean-Maurice , Lavallée Sophie , Sohnle Jochen , Trudeau Hélène
Published: December 2022

La présente chronique de droit international de l’environnement aborde dans un premier temps les problématiques sectorielles à savoir l’eau, le milieu marin, l’air et l’atmosphère, le climat, la faune et la flore ainsi que la biodiversité. Elle s’intéresse dans un second temps à la protection de l’environnement dépassant les réglementations sectorielles en abordant les thématiques suivantes : protection de l’environnement dans son ensemble, protection transversale, environnement et commerce, sécurité environnementale et conflits armés, régimes territoriaux de protection et régimes protecteurs au-delà des sujets traditionnels du droit international public (droits à l’environnement, crime international, responsabilité civile). Les sources prises en compte sont les traités, les instruments non obligatoires ainsi que les décisions de justice les plus marquants.
La compensation comme instrument de management du vivant. Un point de vue depuis la science politique
Authors: Petitimbert Rémy
Published: December 2022

The obligation of performance, introduced within French public action since the 1970s, has made compensation a last resort mean to mitigate environmental degradation caused by development and land use planning. In the end, debates are mostly focusing on the technical ability of human societies to understand the substitutability of living beings and ways to implement it. Plurality of living beings and its definition is evacuated as a political issue to the benefit of technical processes to measure the economic value of life.
Gout among Patients with Dialysis: Prevalence, Associated Factors, Treatment Patterns, and Outcomes—Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Zhang Yi , Kshirsagar Onkar , Marder Brad A. , Cohen Amy R. , LaMoreaux Brian , Bleyer Anthony J.
Published: December 2022

Key Points

Population-based retrospective cohort study to evaluate clinical correlates of gout and its impact on patients undergoing chronic dialysis.

13.5% of US dialysis-dependent patients had gout and were older and male, with a higher prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Gout diagnosis was associated with a higher incidence of cardiovascular conditions, levels of anemia, hospitalization, and mortality.

Background

An association between gout and nondialysis chronic renal disease has long been recognized, yet limited research exists regarding prevalence, treatment, anemia management, and outcomes in patients with ESKD undergoing dialysis.

Methods

Using data from United States Renal Data System, we conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study in adult patients covered by Medicare and on dialysis in 2017. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to estimate potential factors and odds of gout diagnosis. Antigout medications and impact on anemia management were assessed and compared between gout and nongout dialysis patients using descriptive and regression analyses. Associations for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular-related hospitalizations during 1 year of study follow-up were compared between gout and nongout patients using multivariate Cox regression models.

Results

Of 231,841 ESKD Medicare patients in 2017 undergoing continuous dialysis, 31,300 (13.5%) had one or more gout diagnostic code(s). Increased odds of having a gout diagnosis were independently associated with older age, male sex, Asian race, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Gout diagnosis was associated with higher prevalence for anemia as indicated by increased erythropoietin-stimulating agent requirements (odds ratio=1.18 for high versus low erythropoietin-stimulating agent dose, 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.14 to 1.22) and likelihood of blood transfusions (odds ratio=1.34, 95% CI, 1.30 to 1.38). During the 1-year study follow-up, mortality among gout versus nongout patients was higher by 3% (95% CI, 0 to 6) and a composite association of mortality and cardiovascular disease hospitalization was higher by 6% (95% CI, 3 to 9) after adjusting for comorbid conditions.

Conclusions

A gout diagnosis was found in 13.5% of US dialysis-dependent patients and was associated with a higher burden of comorbid cardiovascular conditions as well as an elevated incidence of hospitalization and mortality. These observations improve our current understanding of gout among the dialysis population and highlight the importance of new and better treatments to improve outcomes.
Online from Monday: Lecturers’ Experiences of the Rapid Transition to Online Learning Delivery Following the First National Emergency Response to Covid-19
Authors: Heath Samantha , Perry Amanda , Kabbar Eltahir , Palfreyman Sue
Published: December 2022

Aotearoa New Zealand’s health response during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the tertiary education sector. Lecturers at tertiary institutions were required to make a rapid transition from familiar in-person teaching to teaching online as they navigated and responded to these unexpected and unplanned changes. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a descriptive survey of tertiary-sector lecturers (n = 56) across five disciplines following Aotearoa New Zealand’s first lockdown in March 2020. The study aimed to describe how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted teaching practice in one Aotearoa New Zealand polytechnic. It documented the impact of unexpected transition from in-person to online teaching from the lecturers’ perspectives. An anonymous online survey was available for three weeks. It asked lecturers to identify their level of concern about online course delivery pre and post the initial lockdown event, and to comment on the challenges the lockdown presented. Participants were also asked to identify opportunities and benefits from their experience. Descriptive statistics are provided to show frequencies and to summarise information about the participants. Statistical analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Version 25 software using Levene’s Test for Equality of Variances and t-test. Qualitative analysis of the lecturers’ free-text responses was undertaken using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) general inductive approach. Analysis showed lecturers were initially concerned about the rapid shift to emergency remote teaching (ERT). Challenges reported included internet access and other technology-related issues, as well as curtailment of laboratory, simulated and experiential learning opportunities especially important in vocational education. This once-in-a-career opportunity provided lecturers with prolonged exposure to teaching remotely and enabled discovery and creativity which could be integrated immediately to support student learning and be used to shape future responses to adverse circumstances.
Understanding and Responding to Student Needs in Tertiary and Vocational Education: Insights from NorthTec by Dr Angie Dang and Anthea Raven
Authors: Dang Angie , Raven Anthea
Published: December 2022

Living in a low socioeconomic region, students in Northland, Aotearoa New Zealand have complex and diverse needs that interfere with their study efforts. This paper aims to understand student needs and how they are met in the case of NorthTec, the key onsite provider of tertiary education and vocational training, to tease out lessons and develop suggestions for improvement. Drawing on NorthTec’s First Impression Survey (FIS) and Student Hardship Study (SHS) in 2021, the paper shows students’ high satisfaction is linked to staff support, easy access to good-quality utilities and resources, and quality education and training at NorthTec. There remain unmet needs and tensions that require improvements by the institution, on which the authors will elaborate, for better educational outcomes for social justice and equity.
Revisão sistemática de literatura sobre otimização operacional e padronização das atividades das estações de tratamento de águas residuárias
Authors: Eustáquio Halison Salis , Rossoni Hygor Aristides Victor
Published: December 2022

O setor industrial influencia diretamente na poluição dos recursos hídricos por meio de descarte de resíduos. Uma forma de amenizar os impactos dessa poluição é o tratamento dos efluentes dentro das indústrias. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo averiguar e avaliar a metodologia de padronização de mão de obra, afim de melhorar a gestão e execução de cada processo dentro das estações de tratamento de efluentes. Esta pesquisa foi realizada a partir de uma revisão sistemática com trabalhos selecionados dentro das plataformas Google Acadêmico, Scielo, Portal Periódicos Capes e Science Direct, visto que, as plataformas são bastante utilizadas e são algumas das mais importantes bases de dados de publicações científicas. Obteve-se como resultado que o uso da padronização dos processos nas estações de tratamento de efluentes industriais sendo utilizados para a elaboração desta pesquisa 14 artigos encontrados e compatíveis com o objetivo deste estudo, foram considerados artigos de acordo com sua classificação Qualis Capes Sucupira, no período de 2004 a 2020, com classificação no mínimo B3 nas áreas Ciências Ambientais ou Interdisciplinar, tendo parecer positivo quando se refere ao aumento da produtividade, utilização de recursos e melhoria da qualidade do produto e/ou serviço, como palavras-chave foram utilizadas as seguintes: estações de tratamento, padronização, efluentes.
Germinação e inoculação de sementes de Urochloa brizantha cultivar BRS - Piatã
Authors: Pozzobom Marco Antonio Medeiros
Published: December 2022

Nos últimos anos as áreas de pastagens cultivadas no Brasil vêm aumentando a cada ano. A demanda por forrageiras tropicais vem incentivando o crescimento do setor sementeiro no Brasil onde se encontram no mercado sementes desenvolvidas e adaptadas que colaboram para que o país seja líder em produção, consumo e exportação de sementes forrageiras. A Brachiaria brizantha é a espécie forrageira mais semeada no Brasil e com o maior volume de sementes destinadas à exportação. A baixa disponibilidade de nutrientes nas regiões tropicais é uma das causas que mais interferem no desempenho das gramíneas forrageiras. Onde o fornecimento de nutrientes apresenta importância fundamental na produção de plantas forrageiras. Dessa maneira, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a taxa de germinação de sementes de Urochloa brizantha CV. BRS - Piatã, e os efeitos da inoculação com extrato de Kombucha. O experimento foi desenvolvido no Laboratório de Análise de Sementes na base de pesquisa da Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Fazenda Lagoa da Cruz, no município de Campo Grande – MS. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado (DIC) com três tratamentos e dois subtratamentos, com quatro repetições de 60 sementes, totalizando 24 parcelas. Os tratamentos consistiram das três origens de sementes A, B e C e os subtratamentos das doses de 0 ml (testemunha), 1 ml e 2 ml do extrato de Kombucha / Kg de sementes, mantendo-se como controle um total de 100 ml de solução, completando-se com água, em um total de quatro repetições por tratamento. As sementes foram colocadas em caixas de acrílico com tampas do tipo gerbox esterilizados no ambiente de laboratório em BOD (Demanda Bioquímica de Oxigênio) com temperatura de 20-35oC. Conforme as Regras de Análises de sementes - RAS (2009) as sementes foram submetidas ao teste de pureza. As sementes foram dispostas em caixa gerbox com papel mata borrão umedecido, na proporção de duas vezes. As contagens de germinação foram realizadas aos 3,6,8,10 e 14 dias após semeadura (DAS). Portanto, as leituras de acompanhamento de germinação das sementes, que se tomou como indicador a protrusão da radícula. As sementes da empresa C possui baixa taxa de germinação, apresentando alto grau de dormência germinativa. Devido à grande variação nos resultados, não é possível concluir os efeitos germinativos da inoculação via semente do extrato de Kombucha nesse cultivar de capim braquiária.
Comparação da aplicação de auriculoterapia e pompagem na cervicalgia de mulheres que realizam trabalho doméstico
Authors: Olmo Vinicius Dall , Amaral Jaqueline de Araujo , Hilgemberg Glaucia Renée
Published: December 2022

As mulheres que realizam trabalho doméstico são responsáveis por uma parte significativa do trabalho global, e a cervicalgia está entre as disfunções que acomete está população. Sendo um processo do qual há relato de dor constante na região cervical que por muitas vezes induz a incapacidade de realizar determinadas atividades do cotidiano, além das atividades do trabalho, dor física e emocional, a desmotivação e desanimo. A cervicalgia por sua vez ainda não possui fisiopatologia definida, contudo pode estar associada ao metabolismo de oxidação, má postura, movimentos repetitivos e tensão musculares, além de estar associada com o trabalho, esforço, entre outras. Afeta em sua maioria mulheres e causa uma limitação de cerca de 5% das AVD. Muitos são os tratamentos utilizados para esta disfunção, entre elas a pompagem, mobilizações, alongamentos e auriculoterapia. Este estudo demonstra os resultados obtidos com a aplicação da auriculoterapia, que consiste em estimulações em áreas especificas e correspondentes as patologias ou disfunções, realizadas no pavilhão auditivo, sendo realizada nesta região ser uma área muito inervada. E a pompagem cervical, que se trata de uma técnica de alongamento e deslizamento das fibras musculares, associado a respiração, promovendo alívio dos sintomas apresentado pelo paciente. O presente estudo possui como objetivo demonstrar e comparar os efeitos da auriculoterapia e da pompagem na cervicalgia em mulheres que apresentem cervicalgia, cujos dados decorrentes do estudo foram obtidos por meio de Algometria, Escala Visual Analógica e Questionário de Incapacidade Cervical (NDI). Participaram do estudo mulheres trabalhadoras domésticas que apresentam cervicalgia crônica, baseadas nos critérios de inclusão e exclusão e que assinaram o termo de consentimento livre esclarecido. Com uma amostra de 17 pessoas, divididas em dois grupos, auriculoterapia com aplicação de Cristais Radiônicos® e pompagem cervical. Os dados obtidos foram computados e analisados através de planilha e gráficos do Microsoft Excel®. Tendo usado os recursos para avaliação antes e após tratamento, verificou-se que houve melhora significativa em ambos os grupos, ainda que através da auriculoterapia houve melhor diminuição de dor, já que houve casos que o escore de dor relato por meio da escala EVA foi de zero e através da algometria, a pressão suportada também foi maior quando comparada a pompagem, entretanto a pompagem demonstrou-se melhor no questionário de incapacidade.
Modelling Students' Satisfaction with Computer-Based Assessment (CBA) Environments in Higher Education: The Roles of CBA Center Service Satisfaction and Perceived Trust
Authors: Bello Hassan , Abdullah Nor Athiyah
Published: December 2022

It has been extensively researched how satisfied students are with the vast majority of goods and services offered by educational institutions of higher learning. However, there appears to be a paucity of research on students' satisfaction with the facilities and services of computer-based assessment (CBA) centers in higher education institutions, especially when the centers are equipped and staffed by third-party vendors. The CBA centers are public and private examination centers in developing countries that administer computer-based tests for higher education and other external organizations. Although satisfaction with the services and facilities is essential, it has been asserted that having the feeling of trust when using the CBA is even more critical to the students. Trust is essential for the success of any technological advancement, especially in the field of education. Any educational technology that lacks the stakeholders' trust, regardless of how effective it may be, is doomed to fail to be adopted on a large scale. However, limited studies have investigated how students' trust in the CBA affects their satisfaction. Therefore, this study aims to model and analyze the roles of CBA center service satisfaction and perceived trust in the CBA in attaining overall satisfaction by exploring their roles in influencing student satisfaction. A research framework based on the updated information system success model (ISSM) is validated using a survey incorporating system quality, service quality, question content, the cost-effectiveness of CBA services, CBA center service satisfaction, and perceived trust. A total of 459 survey responses collected from three higher education institutions in Nigeria were analyzed using structural equation modelling. As a result, the findings confirmed that students' satisfaction with services at the CBA centers is a mediator between service quality, system quality, and overall satisfaction with CBA. The correlation between CBA centre service satisfaction and overall CBA satisfaction was also found to be the strongest, indicating that student satisfaction with the services and facilities at the CBA centre is crucial. CBA center managers and institutions can utilize the findings from this study to successfully implement the CBA. In enhancing students‘ CBA satisfaction, higher education institutions should consider focusing on the necessary steps towards improving the conditions of the CBA centers in terms of infrastructure and services rendered. Meanwhile, to increase student satisfaction besides enhancing the system and service quality and cost-effectiveness, institutions should seriously consider promoting the CBA to the students by highlighting the personal impact of the CBA in terms of trust by improving the quality and features of the CBA.
Online Vs. In-Campus, Comparative Analysis of Intrinsic Motivation Inventory, Student Engagement and Satisfaction: A way forward for Post COVID-19 Era
Authors: Suriagiri Suriagiri , Norlaila  , Wahyurudhanto Albertus , Dalle Juhriyansyah
Published: December 2022

The education sector was severely impacted due to the pandemic; thus, educational institutions had to shift toward an online learning system. This adaptation in the educational system posits a challenging question: which mode of learning would be best to engage and satisfy the students in the post-COVID-19 era? Therefore, drawing on the self-identity theory, this study explores the differential impact of intrinsic motivational factors (interest/enjoyment, competence, autonomy, and belongingness) on digital engagement and online class satisfaction versus on-campus psychological engagement and physical class satisfaction. Surveying 496 students from six Indonesian universities shows that digital technologies make the learning process interesting and joyful for students compared to on-campus classroom learning, thus resulting in more digitally engaged and satisfied students. Simultaneously, competence is found to be positively impacting online and on-campus students’ engagement and satisfaction at an equal level. Moreover, autonomy and belongingness show more students’ engagement and satisfaction within the campuses than in an online learning mode. These findings suggest that the post-COVID-19 era can take advantage of both these methods to incorporate a hybrid mix of blended learning to achieve the best learning outcomes in terms of engagement and students' satisfaction. Implications for higher education institutions and directions for future research are suggested.
Bases in problems of intelligent route selection in traffic flow control
Authors:   Rostov State Transport University, Ilicheva V.V. , Guda A.N.
Published: December 2022

The paper defines a simplified model of dynamic structures characteristic of the representation of traffic flows during transportation by various modes of transport. It is assumed that in each node of the transport network, the cargo flow can be distributed along branches corresponding to certain possible modes of transportation. The main parameters of branching are the share of the total volume of cargo transported by this method and the time of progress along the selected branch. A linear combination of «split» volumes of cargo flow with coefficients – volume fractions and a parameter – travel time for each transport node of the logistics chain form a basic element. The possibility of serial connection of such structures into a linear network equivalent to the original one is proved. Coefficients and time parameters in simple cases are set by expert means, in more complex cases, taking into account possible ranges of values depending on specific transport infrastructures and qualitative criteria, they are calculated using machine learning.
Tissue-Specific Ameliorative Effect of Resveratrol on Oxidative Stress Parameters and Blood Lipid Profile of Mice Exposed to Cadmium
Authors: KOCAMAZ Derya , MERHAN Oğuz , ERDAĞ Dinçer , ERGİN EĞRİTAĞ Hale , BOZUKLUHAN Kadir
Published: December 2022

Cadmium can cause oxidative damage in organisms through overproduction of free radicals and suppression of the antioxidant defense system. Resveratrol is known as a nutraceutical with antioxidant properties accepted to have protective effects to the toxicity of heavy metals. In this study, we investigated if resveratrol could overwhelm the toxic effect of sub-acute cadmium exposure. Animals were divided to the following groups: 1) Control, 2) Vehicle control, 3) Cadmium (Cd), 4) Resveratrol (Res), 5) Exposure to both Cd and Res (Cd+Res). Increased lipid peroxidation and total sialic acids were determined in testis and lung tissues of mice exposed to Cd with the decreased in paraoxonase (PON1) level and GSH amount. Interestingly, we also found an increased lipid peroxidation and NO levels in lung tissue of mice exposed to Res and Cd + Res, but not in testis tissue. Moreover, increased triglycerides, total cholesterol, very low-density lipoproteins, and low-density lipoproteins as well as reduced high-density lipoproteins were found in mice exposed to Cd and Cd + Res compared to controls. Our results revealed that cadmium induces oxidative damage in tissues, via increased lipid peroxidation, total sialic acids and decreased antioxidant levels as well as disturbs lipid profile. Moreover, our findings indicate that resveratrol may act as “ameliorative” factor against the cadmium exposure in only testis tissue. Thus, we may suggest that ameliorative effect of resveratrol may vary depending on the exposure dose, exposure duration and exposed tissues of animals to the heavy metals.
Performa Solar Water Heater Collector Dengan Menggunakan Reflektor Dan Variasi Laju Aliran Air
Authors: Masykur Masykur , Saputra Maidi , Jayadi Farid , Munawir Al , Supardi Joli , Muazar Muazar
Published: December 2022

This study aims to look at the performance of the solar water heater collector with the addition of a reflector. Reflector is used to increase the absorption of solar radiation. The test was carried out by varying the water flow rate in the pipe, namely 75 l/hour, 150 l/hour and 225 l/hour with a collector tilt angle of 30°. Tests are carried out every one hour, starting at 09.00-16.00 WIB for each variation. Parameters measured in this study included glass temperature, inlet water temperature, outlet water temperature, pipe temperature, absorber temperature, ambient temperature and wind speed. The results showed that the highest efficiency occurred at a flow rate of 225 l/hour, which was 62.44% at IT 3,366 MJ/m2, and the highest ratio of outlet water temperature and inlet water temperature was 1.51 at a flow rate of 75l/h. Adding a reflector to the coverslip can increase collector efficiency.
midline from the perspective of the layperson and dental surgeon
Authors: Lira Ana de Lourdes Sá de , Araújo Ítalo Ivo de Carvalho , Araújo Illanna Íris de Carvalho
Published: December 2022

Aim: The objective of this research was to evaluate the midline from the perspectives of the layperson and the dental surgeon.
Methods: The survey was conducted from August to December 2018 in Parnaíba, PI, Brazil. An image of a female smile was used, in which changes were made in the upper dental midline, every 1 mm up to 4 mm, and in the incisal angulation, every 5 degrees up to 15 degrees, to the left side. The images were cut and formed into two groups, one showing a smile with no lip filter (G1) and another with a smile with a lip filter (G2). These were then shown to 334 lay people and 25 dentists for evaluation with scores from 0 to 10, with scores from 0 to 5.9 for an unacceptable smile and from 6 to 10 for an acceptable smile.
Results: Dental surgeons were more critical when analyzing the images and detected deviations from 1mm and 5 degrees in both groups G1 and G2. Laypeople noticed deviations from 2mm and 15 degrees on G1 and deviations from 3mm and 10 degrees on G2.
Conclusion: Dental surgeons and laypeople are able to assess midline deviations with the minimum deviation present. Dentists were more critical in detecting midline deviation when analyzing photos.
Hábitos associados à mordida aberta anterior em crianças
Authors: Alencar Layla Beatriz Barroso de , Oliveira Elaine Bezerra de , Silva Ismael Lima , Sousa Samara Crislâny Araújo de , Araújo Vitória Freitas de , Fonseca Fátima Roneiva Alves
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: analisar na literatura os hábitos associados à mordida aberta anterior em crianças.

Metodologia: realizou-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica referente aos artigos publicados de 2015 a 2020 nos bancos de dados on-line PubMed (National Libary of Medicine) e Embase, utilizando descritores e sinônimos MeSH, com as seguintes etapas: identificação dos trabalhos, triagem, elegibilidade e inclusão. Foram incluídos ensaios clínicos randomizados, estudos clínicos transversais ou de coorte, artigos que demonstrassem hábitos associados à mordida aberta anterior em crianças de 2 a 12 anos de idade. Relatos de caso e revisões da literatura foram excluídos.

Resultados: de um total de 394 artigos encontrados apenas 9 foram selecionados para o estudo. Mediante a análise, observou-se que a manutenção de hábitos orais como sucção digital, de acordo com o que foi afirmado em 66,6% dos trabalhos, de chupeta (77,7%), uso de mamadeira (33,3%) e  duração do tempo de aleitamento materno (22,2%), pode ocasionar alterações na oclusão, fala, respiração, crescimento craniofacial, afetando diretamente a qualidade de vida da criança.

Conclusão: uma vez que a infância é a fase adequada para a implementação de novos hábitos saudáveis e tratamentos, é imprescindível que o cirurgião-dentista conheça essa associação e adote medidas terapêuticas e preventivas.
Saúde bucal de idosos internados na perspectiva de pacientes, acompanhantes e profissionais
Authors: Marconcini Amanda Luiza , Lamoglia Roberta , Martins Alessandra de Souza , Silva Junior Manoelito Ferreira , Fadel Cristina Berger
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: Analisar a percepção sobre a saúde bucal de idosos durante o período de internamento hospitalar na perspectiva de usuários, acompanhantes hospitalares e técnicos de enfermagem.
Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo realizado no Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brasil, entre os anos de 2018 e 2019. A seleção dos participantes foi realizada por meio de análise da Escala de Coma de Glasgow, com o auxílio do prontuário eletrônico do paciente, e da aplicação do Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM) em pacientes e acompanhantes. Indivíduos considerados aptos e que concordaram com a pesquisa foram entrevistados individualmente por dois pesquisadores apoiados por roteiro-guia. As entrevistas foram gravadas e o método de saturação utilizado para o encerramento da coleta de dados. A equipe técnica de enfermagem foi considerada em sua totalidade.
Resultados: Foram entrevistados sete pacientes, cinco acompanhantes e quatorze técnicos de enfermagem. Emergiram da análise três categorias: valor atribuído à higiene bucal durante a internação; relação entre higiene bucal deficiente e saúde geral e sugestão de melhoria em saúde bucal durante a internação. Destas categorias, oito subcategorias também foram observadas. Os resultados apontaram percepções comuns e isoladas dos entrevistados, sendo a importância da manutenção de hábitos de higiene bucal durante o período de internação e a existência de desdobramentos negativos da higiene bucal deficiente sobre o bem-estar e a qualidade de vida do paciente, percepções apontadas por todas as categorias.
Conclusão: O estudo evidenciou a necessidade de ampliação das ações do cirurgião-dentista nos espaços hospitalares.
O sofrimento psicológico de pacientes com patologias bucais à perspectiva da Psicologia
Authors: Nascimento Nathália Cristina Monteiro , Souza Júlio César Pinto de
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: Investigar as naturezas do sofrimento psicológico ocasionado por problemas bucais.
Métodos: Esta pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa e caráter exploratório-descritivo, utilizando-se da entrevista semiestruturada e da observação assistemática como instrumentos de coleta de dados. Para a análise dos dados da pesquisa foi utilizada a análise do conteúdo e a amostra da pesquisa foi de 25 participantes, entre homens e mulheres, que buscaram atendimento odontológico em uma clínica de Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil nos meses de maio e junho de 2020.
Resultados: todos os participantes foram afetados psiquicamente pela existência de problemas bucais, o que gerou problemas de autoestima e autoimagem. Com o início do tratamento, os participantes relataram uma melhora na autoestima, não minimizando, contudo, outros tipos de sentimentos provenientes do problema bucal, como desconforto, dores e bullying.
Conclusão: Problemas bucais podem gerar sofrimento psicológico aos pacientes, prejudicando sua autoimagem, acarretando, muitas das vezes, no isolamento e dificuldade em relacionar-se com outras pessoas. Portanto, um sorriso harmonioso é importante não somente por questões estéticas, mas para que o indivíduo se sinta bem consigo mesmo.