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THE THOBE DRESS AS A NEW POLITICAL MOVEMENT AND FORM OF PALESTINIAN RESISTANCE
Authors: Derajat Anna Zakiah , Kurniawan Toni
Published: July 2024

This research aims to analyze the issues of the new political movement and forms of Palestinian resistance through socio-cultural movements from the perspective of Sidney G. Tarrow. This resistance is reflected in the use of the thobe dress at the national and global levels. The movement began with posting photos of Palestinian women wearing thobes, leading to actions such as Rashida Tlaib, a member of the U.S. Congress, wearing a thobe during her inauguration. The research uses a descriptive analysis method with a literature review technique that focuses on interpreting the use as a social movement. The results show that the phenomenon of thobe use represents the resistance politics of Palestinian society and other supportive communities in confronting Zionist groups and elite factions that have marginalized Palestine.
COMPLEX THERMAL INTEGRATION OF THE RECTIFICATION PROCESS OF THE BENZENE-TOLUENE MIXTURE
Authors: Ryshchenko I. M. , Bykanov S. М. , Gorbunov K. O. , Myronov A. M. , Ilchenko M. V.
Published: July 2024

Comprehensive thermal integration of the benzene-toluene mixture rectification process was carried out. Thermal integration was carried out using pinch analysis methods with using thermocompression. The principle technological scheme of rectification of the benzene-toluene mixture with a productivity of 11 t/h is taken as a basis. For this performance, the consumption of flows, their temperatures, heat load, and flow heat capacities are calculated on the basis of the material and heat balance. Based on the calculated data, a flow table was created. Three hot streams are selected for integration: the distillate, the tailings, and the vapor from the top of the column, and two cold streams: the initial mixture and the column cube. The necessary degree of vapor compression is calculated for thermocompression. For a given degree of compression, the temperature of the steam after compression and the temperature of its condensation were calculated. Based on the technical and economic considerations, the minimum temperature difference DTmin=12 °С was determined for this technological scheme of the rectification process. For the selected DTmin, the component curves of the flows are constructed. Using the table algorithm method, the temperatures of the furnace for hot and cold flows were determined, which are ТНpinh=82 °С, ТСpinh=70 °С. The minimum number of hot and cold utilities is determined: QНmin and QCmin. For the selected DTmin, heat recovery was obtained in the amount of Qrek=2186,82 kW. A grid diagram is constructed, heat exchangers are located in accordance with CP and N rules. A technological scheme of the rectification process after reconstruction using thermocompression is proposed. The upgraded scheme includes the use of four recuperative heat exchangers, one heater and two coolers to achieve target flow temperatures. It is recommended to install a compressor for thermocompression. The use of Alfa Laval plate heat exchangers is proposed as heat exchange equipment. The payback period of the proposed solution is approximately two to two and a half years.
CALCULATION OF STEAM AND CRYSTAL FORMATION PROCESSES FOR HEAT EXCHANGE IN FILM EVAPORATORS
Authors: Pavlova V. G. , Koshelnik O. V. , Pugacheva T. M. , Kruglyakova O. V.
Published: July 2024

The processes of boiling solutions with soluble salts release are widely used in various industries. The technological features of the evaporation process and the requirements for the product being processed determine the choice of a specific type of evaporation unit. Film evaporators, in which heat exchange processes take place in a turbulent flowing film, are the most effective both from an economic reason and finished product quality. The use of film evaporators is usually limited by the purity of the solution being processed. However, expanding the scope of application of this type of apparatus is possible if the initial solution contains a small number of particles of salts (liquid suspension). Thus, the study of heat and mass transfer processes in a turbulent film of a multiphase flowing liquid suspension and the development of their mathematical description is of theoretical and practical interest.
A mathematical model of film flow of a three-phase suspension is presented in this work. The initial assumptions were as follows. A liquid suspension consists of liquid and solid phases. The liquid phase is a multicomponent system that contains a solvent and components that crystallize and do not crystallize. The flow of a film of a flowing liquid suspension occurs under the influence of gravitational forces and surface tension forces at the suspension-vapor boundary (the movement of the vapor coincides with the movement of the film). The relative speed of movement of solid particles in a film of a continuous flowing medium can be neglected due to their chaotic movement, while the flow rate of the film can be considered constant. The flowing film is turbulent along its entire length, which is caused by the chaotic movement of the dispersed phase. Thus, the temperatures of the liquid and solid phases, as well as the thermophysical parameters in the cross section of the film, are the same. When a liquid suspension flows along a heated surface, a change in the concentrations of the liquid phase and the amount of the solid phase occurs on the surface of the film due to the removal of the solvent during boiling. The amount of the newly formed solid phase is significantly less than the total mass of crystals in suspension. The model presented in the work reflects the physical essence of the evaporation process in a flowing film of a multiphase suspension and contains equations of motion, continuity, energy, equations for changes in phase concentrations and heat transfer.
Faktor Pemilihan Moda yang Mempengaruhi Keputusan Penggunaan Transportasi Umum (Studi Kasus: Transportasi Umum Trayek Blok M-Pondok Labu)
Authors: Guswara Auliya Ramadhani
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini berguna untuk mengidentifikasi faktor pemilihan moda transportasi, yang dapat mempengaruhi pengambilan keputusan menggunakan transportasi umum, di trayek Blok M-Pondok Labu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif, dengan subjek penelitian masyarakat pengguna transportasi Blok M-Pondok Labu. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan random sampling. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskripsi, dan uji korelasi rank spearman test. Uji korelasi menggunakan perhitungan nilai signifikansi alpha (α) 0,005 dan nilai kritis tabel 0,195. Faktor pemilihan moda dinyatakan memiliki korelasi yang signifikan, jika nilai signifikansi alpha < 0,005, dan nilai koefisien korelasi >0,195. Penelitian ini meneliti 4 faktor pemilihan moda, yakni faktor pengguna transportasi, faktor perjalanan, faktor fasilitas moda, dan faktor kota/zona. Hasil yang faktor pengguna moda transportasi, perjalanan, dan fasilitas moda transportasi, memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan dalam pengambilan keputusan penggunaan transportasi umum Blok M-Pondok Labu. Sementara faktor kota/zona tidak memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan dalam pengambilan keputusan penggunaan transportasi umum Blok M-Pondok Labu.
The Impact of Social Media Presence on Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Recruitment: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Woolridge Tiana S. , Bloyd Cooper , Taylor Madelynn , Hatamiya Nicolas , de Borja Celina
Published: July 2024

Background
The COVID-19 pandemic limited in-person recruitment opportunities for many training programs at academic medical centers. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of social media use among Primary Care Sports Medicine (PCSM) fellowship programs and to investigate the impact of social media on recruitment. Additionally, potential barriers to social media interaction between programs and applicants were examined.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted using publicly available online sources to identify PCSM fellowship programs and corresponding social media accounts. PCSM Fellowship directors were surveyed regarding their program's use of social media. Prospective PCSM Fellowship Applicants and current fellows were surveyed to determine their interaction with PCSM fellowship social media accounts and how social media influenced their perception of the programs.
Results
A total of 211 PCSM fellowship programs were identified on the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) website, of which 83% had a social media presence. The most commonly used platforms were Instagram (43%), Facebook (30%) and Twitter (24%). Among the surveyed fellows and applicants, 95% reported using social media, with 35% reported following PCSM accounts. Of those who did not follow, the most common reason was lack of awareness of these accounts. 22% of respondents indicated that social media positively influenced their perception of a program and its rank list position, while the remainder reported a neutral effect. 47% of the fellowship directors reported their program did not have official guidelines for appropriate social media use. Lack of time, resources, and oversight were identified as the most common barriers to social media use.
Conclusions
A majority of PCSM fellowship programs, fellows, and applicants are present on social media. Social media presence can positively impact an applicant’s view of a program. However, applicants’ lack of awareness of these accounts may serve as a barrier for interaction. The development of universal guidelines for appropriate social media use may help increase adoption and utilization of social media platforms for PCSM fellowship recruitment, particularly during times when in-person recruitment opportunities are limited.
Effect of micro-concerts on the physical health and clinical symptoms of elderly people in nursing homes
Authors: Jesús Privado , Teresa Ouro , Guillermo Giner
Published: July 2024

In this study, we analyzed the effectiveness of a musical intervention based on micro-concerts on the physical and mental health of elderly people in nursing homes. Using an experimental design, 93 people aged 85.33 years (SD = 8.14) were evaluated, of which 80.6% were women, half (47) made up the experimental group that received a 45-minute musical intervention for 15 weekly sessions. A measure was taken before the intervention, another one after session 7 and the las one at the end of the intervention in the experimental and control group. The results indicated that music produced an improvement in physical health (η2partial = 0.059 to 0.099) and mental health (η2partial = 0.039) in the experimental group compared to the control group, which allows us to conclude that a musical intervention produces an improvement in the quality of life of the elderly.
Combining Semiparametric and Machine Learning Approaches for Short-term Prediction of Satellite Clock Bias
Authors: pan xiong , zhao wanzhuo , jin lihong , ai qingsong
Published: July 2024

Accurate modeling of satellite clock bias (SCB) is critical for enhancing high-precision positioning capabilities. Existing approaches, including semiparametric adjustment models and neural networks, address the nonlinearity and non-stationarity of SCB time series, as well as potential distortions from trend and noise component overlap. However, its practicality is limited when selecting the kernel functions in semiparametric models and the initial parameters in neural networks. This paper proposes a novel integrated model, the Semi-LFA-Informer (SLFAI) model, which combines semiparametric techniques with optimized self-attention neural networks to solve the above limitations. We utilize the proposed model to conduct the SCB prediction for BDS-3, and the results are compared with those of the quadratic polynomial (QP), spectral analysis (SA), and long short-term memory (LSTM) models in terms of prediction stability and accuracy. The experimental results show that the proposed method can not only effectively solve the problem of the generalization ability, but also significantly enhance the computational efficiency and accuracy. The SLFAI model achieves average prediction accuracies exceeding 0.15 ns, 0.25 ns, and 0.35 ns for 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour forecasts, respectively, representing a new approach to acquiring high-quality SCB.
Character association and path analysis of pooled data from multiple environments in cucumber
Authors: R IMPA H , mulge ravindra , evoor shashikanth , cholin sarvamangala , raut namita , mesta raghavendra , hadlageri ramanagouda , H yashwanthakumar K
Published: July 2024

Pooled data portrays wide range of environmental conditions by reducing the effects of outliers. On that basis, character association and path analysis were studied to assist the selection of traits in breeding approach of Cucumis sativus L. Total of 52 genotypes were evaluated at three locations during 2022 and 2023 at College of Horticulture, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India in RCBD design. The correlation estimates revealed that yield per hectare had significant positive correlation with fruit yield per vine(0.99), fruit yield per plot(0.99), number of fruits per vine(0.75) and vine length(0.38). Parameters like vine length, number of branches per plant, days to first and last harvest, sex ratio, fruit length and diameter, TSS, average fruit weight and yield per plot showed direct positive effect on yield per hectare at genotypic level. This suggested that selection criteria based on these parameters may be effective to improve yield per hectare in cucumber.
ABC of a Scoping Review: A Simplified JBI Scoping Review Guideline
Authors: Hadie Siti Nurma Hanim ,   Department of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2024

A scoping review is one of the methods for synthesising evidence, allowing researchers to determine the scope or extent of literature concerning a specific topic. This approach has increasingly become a favoured tool among researchers for its comprehensive examination of literature, identification of existing gaps, clarification of concepts within a domain, and analysis of the methods employed in previous studies. Moreover, it plays a critical role in establishing the framework for a subsequent systematic review, often serving as its foundational phase. However, the initial and extended guidelines for conducting scoping reviews are perceived as lacking in methodological rigour. In response, the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) introduced more systematic guidelines to ensure a thorough and rigorous review and reporting process. This article provides a simplified, step-by-step guide for conducting a scoping review in alignment with the JBI recommendations, complemented by practical examples for each step to facilitate a clearer understanding of the process for researchers.
A Practical Guide Using the NOISE Analysis Model for Strategic Action Planning in Health Profession Education
Authors: Yusoff Muhamad Saiful Bahri ,   Center for the Development of Academic Excellence, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, MALAYSIA,   Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2024

The NOISE Analysis Model offers a strategic framework for enhancing the strategic action planning in higher education by systematically identifying needs, seizing opportunities, implementing improvements, leveraging strengths, and recognising exceptional practices within educational settings. This article provides an overview of the NOISE model and its application in higher education, especially health profession education, including practical steps for conducting a NOISE analysis, best practices for implementation and action planning for successful applications of the model. Additionally, the article offers resources, templates, and tools to support educators and administrators in conducting NOISE analyses effectively. By adopting the NOISE model, institutions will be able to drive positive change in health profession education, better preparing students for success in their future careers and contributing to the advancement of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This article encourages readers to apply the insights gained from the NOISE model in their own educational settings to cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation in education.
The Association Between Academic Performance, Self-efficacy and Parenting Style Among Malaysian Undergraduate Dental Students
Authors: Ahmad Mas Suryalis ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Mohamad Shukri Nur Liyana , Mohd Adzlee Nur Lee Amanda Putri , Baharuddin Izyan Hazwani , Rajali Aiemeeza , Nik Zulkifeli Nik Rahayyu , Noorjamal Nurul Ain ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, MALAYSIA,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, MALAYSIA,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, MALAYSIA,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, MALAYSIA,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, MALAYSIA,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2024

Self-efficacy and parenting style have been associated with academic performance and therefore should be investigated to facilitate students’ overall well-being. This study was undertaken to determine the association between self-efficacy, parenting style and academic performance among dental students at a Malaysian institution. A validated survey instrument containing the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) and the Self-Efficacy for Learning Form-Abridged (SELF-A) was distributed online to all dental students (Year 1 to Year 5; n = 356) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. Quantitative data were analysed via chi-square test, independent t-test and analysis of variance (significance value p < 0.05). The response rate was 87.7% (n = 356). Most parents (53.6% of fathers, 62.9% of mothers) demonstrated an authoritative parenting style. The mean self-efficacy score of all students was 3.35 out of 5.00 [standard deviation (SD) = 0.51]. Most students demonstrated average academic performance (65.7%). Students’ academic performance and self-efficacy were significantly associated with academic year, but not with household income. There was a significant correlation between: (1) students’ academic performance and fathers’ parenting style; (2) students’ self-efficacy and parenting style of both parents; and (3) students’ self-efficacy and their academic performance. Parenting style and self-efficacy are significant factors that determine students’ academic performance.
Needs Analysis for Competence of Information and Communication Technology for Medical Graduates
Authors: Vardhani Afifah ,   Medical Education Master Programme, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, INDONESIA, Findyartini Ardi , Wahid Mardiastuti ,   Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, INDONESIA,   Medical Education Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, INDONESIA,   Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, INDONESIA,   Medical Education Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, INDONESIA,   Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, INDONESIA
Published: July 2024

Medical technology is instrumental to improve the services provided to patients, including those in middle-income countries. However, to date, medical information and communication technology (ICT) competencies have not been clearly elaborated and standardised. Thus, this study aimed to analyse the need to strengthen ICT competence for medical graduates in the Indonesian context. This work involved focus group discussions (FGDs) with 28 doctors and 12 clinical-year students, as well as in-depth interviews with four stakeholders. The data were transcribed, coded and interpreted using thematic analysis approach. The results reveal three salient themes: the use of ICT in healthcare and health education, the challenges involved in the use of ICT and the competencies in health ICT needed by medical graduates. Aspects of technical competence include the abilities to evaluate and utilise technology based on patients’ needs, build relationships with patients using technology, convey education through ICT and maintain data security and prevent its misuse. Intellectual, analytical and creative aspects include the abilities to apply biomedical and clinical sciences in the utilisation of medical ICT, employ evidence-based technology (evidence-based practice) and process and use data for the benefit of patients. Personal and professional aspects include the abilities to apply professional ethics and collaboration in using ICT, maintain patient confidentiality and adapt to technologies. The ICT competencies identified in this study can be used to develop and revisit the undergraduate medical curriculum.
Perception of Empathy Among Medical Students at IMU University During Patient-doctor Encounter: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Goh Lay-Khim ,   Nursing Department, School of Health Sciences, IMU University, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, Yusof ‘Ain Rashieqah Nadhierah Nor ,   School of Medicine, IMU University, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2024

The development of empathy in professionalism is vital and certain for each medical school and medical association because there is reasonable evidence to suggest that empathic doctors can diagnose diseases more accurately. This study aimed to explore the medical students’ perception of empathy during patient-doctor encounters. This was a qualitative analysis approach using a combination of an open-ended question and a focused group interview. A total of 302 undergraduate medical students were given an open-ended question. A total of 210 medical students responded to the question, and six were involved in a focused group discussion. Three themes and nine subthemes have emerged from both the free-text answers and focused group discussion. The themes were: (1) perceived impacts; (2) empathy mainly delivered through nonverbal communication, with subthemes of understanding, standing in others’ shoes, nonverbal affirmation of feelings, and professional boundaries; and (3) doctor can be less empathic, with subthemes of interruptions and believe. The findings presented three main perspectives: the positive impacts of having empathy during a patient-doctor encounter; how could a medical doctor express empathy; and the barriers to empathy expression during a patient-doctor encounter. The findings of the study provide a clearer picture of the dual route of the empathy model, including the factors that could influence empathy expression (i.e., prior knowledge and attention), and prosocial behaviour (the outcome of empathy expression) that could influence the doctor-patient outcome.
The Effect of the ANa-AK ratio on Chlorine Incorporation into Hastingsitic Amphiboles
Authors: Matteucci Jared P. , Jenkins David M. , Dyar M. Darby
Published: July 2024

Chlorine-rich fluids play an important role in many geological processes, including the formation of economic deposits, crustal and mantle metasomatism, and high-grade metamorphism. Furthermore, the chlorine content of a fluid is often one of the main variables, dictating the fluid’s properties (i.e., the propensity for mass transport). Calcium amphiboles have the potential to be used to determine the chlorinity of paleo fluids, given sufficient knowledge of how Cl is partitioned between amphibole and fluid. Amphiboles with Fe# [= Fe2+/(Fe2+ + Mg)] = 1.0 were synthesized along the hastingsite–potassic-hastingsite join in the presence of variably concentrated FeCl2 brines, ranging from 1 molal to 100 molal. Syntheses were done at 700 °C and 3 kbar at fO2 values near Ni-NiO for durations of 96-132 hours. All amphiboles were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and electron microprobe and several samples were analyzed by Mössbauer spectroscopy to determine ferric iron content. Results showed that amphibole Cl content increased linearly with the mole fraction of Cl in the brine and has no obvious relationship with the K# (= K/(K+Na)). Amphibole Cl contents varied from ~0.05 atoms per formula unit (apfu), synthesized in the most dilute brines, to ~1.05 apfu, synthesized in the most concentrated brines. Amphibole yield was related to the K#, with higher amphibole yields for the more K-rich bulk compositions. The amphibole ferric iron fraction was dependent on the brine FeCl2 concentration, increasing from 0.176 at 1 molal FeCl2, to 0.310 at 24 molal FeCl2. For brines more concentrated than 24 molal FeCl2, the ferric iron fraction significantly decreased to 0.116 at 50 molal FeCl2. The significant decrease in ferric iron fraction also coincided with a transition from magnetite to fayalite as a coexisting phase. The ferric iron fraction seemed to influence the total occupancy of the A site through the following reaction: A+ + Fe2+ ⇋ ☐ + Fe3+, where ☐ is a vacancy. Trends between Fe3+ and Cl display both positive and negative correlations, raising further questions on the role of Fe3+ on Cl incorporation. The findings of this study indicate that for Fe# = 1.0 amphiboles, the Cl concentration of the fluid plays the dominant, or perhaps only, role in amphibole Cl incorporation, with the occupant of the A site being inconsequential.
Microlearning en la formación de docentes y familias de Educación Infantil: una propuesta de aprendizaje híbrido
Authors: González Ruiz Carlos José , Martín Gómez Sebastián , Cabrera Hernández Daniel Jorge
Published: July 2024

Este artículo presenta el diseño de un curso orientado a docentes y familias de Educación Infantil de la comunidad autónoma de Canarias como resultado del proyecto de Investigación titulado: Infancia y pantallas digitales: análisis y propuestas sobre el uso educativo de las TIC en la escuela y el hogar en Canarias (ProID2020010074). La oferta formativa “Infancia y pantallas. Crecer en un mundo digital” se basó en un modelo pedagógico centrado en el diseño de píldoras educativas de diferentes formatos, lo que académicamente denominamos microaprendizaje. Este enfoque se complementa con el desarrollo de experiencias de aprendizaje híbrido centrado en el desarrollo de competencias y conocimientos prácticos. Se mostrará el diseño realizado atendiendo al proceso de digitalización y fragmentación del contenido formativo, empaquetado en formatos multimedia de diferente naturaleza; así como la evaluación de la experiencia y de los materiales creados. Los resultados señalan la valoración positiva de los participantes en cuanto a la estructura y presentación de los contenidos en unidades pedagógicas de distinta naturaleza, lo que ha beneficiado el seguimiento de la formación
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Sunflower Seed Oil Enriched with Active Compounds from Jambolan Leaf
Authors: da Rosa Ana Claudia , Costa Arielli Juliane , Santos Júnior Oscar , da Silva Camila
Published: July 2024

This work aimed to incorporate the active compounds of the jambolan leaf in sunflower seed oil, in order to increase the nutritional quality of the oil. For this purpose, ultrasound-assisted extraction was conducted to establish the process conditions related to temperature, potency, solvent:sample ratio and time to obtain the enriched sunflower seed oil (ESSO). An experimental design was applied to examine the effect of variables (temperature, power, solvent:sample ratio and time) on the extraction mass yield (EMY). The application of maximum temperature, increased power, sample:solvent ratio and time resulted in higher EMY. Maximum theoretical EMY value was 35.16% (60 °C, 100%, 1:12 g mL-1 and 15 min). The characterization of the oils obtained from ESSO and sunflower seed oil (SSO) verified a higher content of flavonoids, phenolic compounds, a large proportion of active compounds, antioxidant activity, content of phytosterols, α-tocopherol and squalene, and induction time for ESSO.
Spatio-temporal trends and variability in extreme temperature and precipitation indices in the Kashmir Valley, North Western Himalayas
Authors: Shafiq Mifta Ul , Islam Zahoor Ul , Fayaz Abida , Mahmood Rashid , Ahmed Pervez , Dimri A. P.
Published: July 2024

Earth's average air temperature is warming at a substantial rate leading to an increase in the frequency and severity of extremes with major environmental and socio-economic impacts. The present study discusses temperature and precipitation extremes in Kashmir Valley using observational data from six meteorological stations. An Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices (ETCCDI) (http://etccdi.pacificclimate.org/) provides 25 extreme climate indices (15 for temperature and 10 for precipitation) to be used. The absolute extreme temperature indices (TXx, TXn, TNx, and TNn) exhibit increasing tendencies, according to the findings. The number of changes witnessed in daily maximum temperature was greater than the daily minimum temperature which was manifested by increasing diurnal temperature range (DTR; 0.012 °C/year). These changes in extremes have impacts that pose a threat to agriculture, snow day and cover, glaciers, water resources, ecosystem services, etc. of the study region. The region is undergoing significant urban and land system changes making it further vulnerable to natural hazards. The findings are expected to further augment the hazard and risk analysis and the necessary disaster risk reduction measures for climate-related disasters in the region. These analyses will be helpful for the development of strategies for climate risk management in Kashmir.
Paisajes medicinales
Authors: Pereyra Ceretta Valentina , Dabezies Juan Martin
Published: July 2024

En los últimos años en Uruguay se ha incrementado el uso de plantas medicinales. El amplio uso de estas se atribuye a su accesibilidad y asequibilidad, especialmente en sectores de menores recursos o alejados de los centros de salud. Históricamente vinculadas al rol de cuidado, las mujeres de áreas rurales tienen una participación clave en la construcción, preservación y trasmisión del conocimiento vinculado al uso de plantas medicinales. Sin embargo, al considerarse esta actividad como parte de las labores domésticas cotidianas, no ha recibido el debido reconocimiento lo que ha traído como consecuencia que estos aportes hayan sido, en muchas ocasiones, invisibilizados. Este trabajo busca acercarse a la producción de conocimientos de mujeres rurales en torno al mundo de las plantas medicinales desde un enfoque de conocimiento contextual y situado y la perspectiva Ingoldeana de Taskscape, haciendo hincapié en analizar los procesos de cambios y transformación de los conocimientos y prácticas en torno a las plantas, así como en la valoración social que estos/as adquieren.
Sumisión: 30 abr. 2024 ⊶ Aceptado: 18 jun. 2024
arte sobre o futebol e sua possibilidade para revelação do drama social
Authors: Mezzaroba Cristiano , Conceição Daniel Machado da
Published: July 2024

Nas ciências sociais, a escola inglesa de antropologia desenvolveu estudos que observaram a performance, descrevendo comportamentos e ações que retratam a vida social, um olhar especial para o ritual. Ao destacar o ritual, a dramatização do social passa a ser um conceito importante para analisar os grupos humanos. No Brasil, o antropólogo Roberto DaMatta com o arcabouço teórico de Victor Turner fez análises sobre eventos diversos que descrevem o drama social. Entre esses eventos estão a parada militar, o carnaval, os festejos religiosos e o futebol. Para discutir a importância do trabalho do antropólogo Roberto DaMatta, a proposta do texto é realizar a análise descritiva de duas obras fílmicas sobre o futebol brasileiro, os filmes: Boleiros I – era uma vez o futebol (1998); e, Boleiros II – vencedores e vencidos (2006), do diretor Ugo Giorgetti. Ao analisar os dois filmes indicados, percebemos a partir de conceitos e categorias elencadas por DaMatta que a dramaturgia, como arte, ao propor reproduzir o social, escancara os dramas de uma sociedade que guarda valores aristocráticos de um passado recente.
Submissão: 13 mai. 2024 ⊶ Aceite: 19 jun. 2024
memória e a construção de itinerários terapêuticos
Authors: Martins Victor Hugo Silva , Braga Junior Amaro Xavier , Martins Silvia Aguiar Carneiro
Published: July 2024

A escolha de um itinerário terapêutico é atravessada por vivência de diferentes naturezas (social, cultural, econômica e entre outras) estando a memória no cerne de todas elas. Quando passamos por um processo de adoecimentos é comum que a memória nos direcione para essas vivências, nos oferecendo direcionamentos que integram o itinerário terapêutico que traçamos na busca por bem-estar. É a partir dessa concepção que surge este estudo, que buscou identificar como o Centro Espírita William Crookes, localizado na cidade de Maceió (AL) se tornou para seus frequentantes uma rota na busca por bem-estar. A partir desse estudo foi identificado que a história de um espaço é um arcabouço significativo na produção de memórias que o aponte como um local de cuidado. Considerando que o centro citado foi criado durante o período de repressão do Espiritismo brasileiro, se consolidou em Maceió a partir da assistência à comunidade neste período conflituoso, e se tornou uma das rotas mais procuradas por espíritas da cidade de Maceió na busca por bem-estar.
Submissão: 9 mai. 2024 ⊶ Aceite: 22 jun. 2024
Lucha por el reconocimiento y cumplimiento de derechos indígenas en provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Varisco Sofia
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo contribuir al conocimiento de las formas de resistencia y prácticas organizativas de la comunidad Kalfulafken en Carhué, provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina. El conjunto de reflexiones se centran en la labor etnográfica realizada desde el año 2018. Se tendrán en cuenta la transformación de la demanda étnica a partir de la presentación de su personería jurídica. Debido a las demoras en su aprobación, nos adentraremos en la noción de espera para analizar el lugar del Estado y el rol que cumple en estos procesos. Por último, nos cuestionaremos sobre el impacto que tiene la falta de respuesta en los proyectos etnopolíticos. Analizar el proceso de organización de las familias mapuches de Carhué nos permitirá ver las particularidades del caso, así como las generalidades que lo engloban en un proceso más amplio y de larga data que afecta a las comunidades indígenas en su conjunto.
Sumisión: 26 abr. 2024 ⊶ Aceptado: 5 jun. 2024
Gestación subrogada en Uruguay
Authors: Viera Cherro Mariana , Caccia Magdalena
Published: July 2024

En las últimas décadas, las tecnologías de reproducción asistida han generado  importantes transformaciones ampliando el abanico de posibilidades reproductivas. Dentro de la diversidad de prácticas, la gestación subrogada es una de las que genera mayores controversias ya que abre un debate que para los feminismos se asienta, a grandes  rasgos, en la salvaguarda de la autonomía reproductiva de las mujeres y su capacidad de decisión, por un lado; y en la posible mercantilización del cuerpo femenino a través del llamado mercado reproductivo, por el otro. A nivel legal, existen diferentes escenarios, que a su vez se encuentran en constante reconfiguración: mientras que la mayoría de los países  prohíben esta práctica (lo que genera un gran movimiento de personas hacia los países con legislaciones más permisivas); otros la aceptan con pocas restricciones; por último, algunos países la permiten con condiciones que buscan impedir el afán lucrativo y promover el carácter altruista. Uruguay se ubica dentro de estos últimos. Este artículo busca analizar, a través de entrevistas a mujeres que han sido madres por medio de un contrato de gestación subrogada en el extranjero y a partir del análisis de los proyectos que pretenden  cambiar la normativa vigente, las significaciones en pugna en torno a este procedimiento en nuestro país. Se trata de un avance de lo que será una investigación más amplia y pretende así aportar, desde nuestra realidad, a un debate más amplio sobre gestación subrogada en América Latina.
Sumisión: 3 may. 2024 ⊶ Aceptado: 11 jun. 2024
Guía de aplicaciones para profesionales en comunicaciones
Authors: Cristina Johana , Luz Zuany , Ávila Karen , Cervantes Wendy , Enrique Ubaldo
Published: July 2024

Este documento tiene como fin brindar orientación a los periodistas y medios de comunicación en la forma de transmitir información sobre suicidio y los temas relacionados. Esta guía va dirigida a comunicadores sociales y periodistas encargados de la formulación y divulgación de noticias de interés general que están relacionadas con temas de salud pública. Esta guía va dirigida a comunicadores sociales y periodistas encargados de la formulación y divulgación de noticias de interés general que están relacionadas con temas de salud pública.
Valoración y cuidado de enfermería en la primera infancia
Authors: Vásquez Mirith , Romero Angela , Acosta Diana , Posada Verónica
Published: July 2024

La primera infancia transcurre desde el nacimiento, pasando por la etapa neonatal hasta la edad preescolar hacia los seis años, donde ocurren grandes y acelerados cambios que deben ser valorados exhaustivamente.  Este libro direcciona valoración y cuidado de enfermería a partir de las normas técnicas propuestas por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, el marco legal colombiano, las particularidades fisiológicas y las teorías del desarrollo inherentes a esta edad: desarrollo cognitivo de Piaget, desarrollo psicosocial de Erikson, desarrollo psicosexual de Freud y desarrollo moral de Kohlberg. De esta forma, se hace prevención, intervención y estimulación al infante. Esta obra es un recurso para que el enfermero disponga de un material de orientación y consulta; es una herramienta pedagógica para la adquisición de competencias en el cuidado infantil, partiendo del precepto fundamental de brindar cuidado humanizado, entendido como un interactuar inclusivo, respetuoso y empático donde un acompañante emocionalmente significativo esté permanentemente con el infante, y se privilegie la lúdica como estrategia de cuidado y minimización del estrés.
Abordagens sobre Educação Inclusiva
Authors: Galvão Akira Aikyo , Círico Juh
Published: July 2024

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Immunological Activity of Vaccine Systems Containing Liposomal Nanocarriers against Protozoan-Induced Diseases: A Systematic Review
Authors: Lourenço Francisco Dantas , Teixeira João Victor Lima , Acacio de Moura Gabriel , Rocha Yasmim Mendes , Rodrigues João Pedro Viana , Oliveira Juliana Ramos , Pinheiro Cristian Vicson , Nicolete Larissa Deadame de Figueiredo , Nicolete Roberto
Published: July 2024

Background:

Neglected parasitic diseases constitute a broad spectrum of clinical
conditions that, in the chronic phase, lack effective therapies for the target population.
The utilization of vaccines based on liposomal nanocarrier systems is emerging,
thereby enhancing clinical outcomes in various comorbidities. Consequently, this study
aims to assess the immunological activity induced by liposomal nanocarriers against neglected
parasitic diseases.

Methods:

For the review, the Pubmed, Embase, and Lilacs databases were used using
the descriptors vaccine, parasite, and liposome. The following inclusion criteria were
adopted: in vivo and in vitro experimental articles. As exclusion criteria: book chapters,
editorials, literature reviews and duplicate articles found during the database search.

Results:

A total of 226 articles were identified, from which 34 were selected for review.
The primary diseases identified included Babesia bovis, Entamoeba histolytica, Leishmania
braziliensis, Leishmania donovani, Leishmania major, Leishmania infantum, Plasmodium
falciparum, Plasmodium chabaudi, Plasmodium chabaudi, Plasmodium yoelii,
Toxoplasma gondii and Trypanosoma cruzi. An elevation in cytokines such as GM-CSF,
MCP-1, INF-γ, TNF-α, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, and IL-17 was observed in
the studies evaluated regarding the parasitic diseases. Furthermore, cytokines such as
IL-4, IL-10, and TGF-β were diminished with the administration of the vaccine systems
in those studies.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the administration of liposomal nanovaccine systems can effectively
ameliorate the clinical condition of patients by modulating their immunological
profile.
Human Amniotic Epithelial Stem Cells Activate Autophagy via the IL-6/STAT3/FOXO3a Pathway to Facilitate Liver Regeneration Following Hepatectomy
Authors: Shu Wenzhi , Song Yisu , Lu Zhengyang Lu , Su Renyi , Yang Mengfan , Xiang Ze , Xu Chenhao , Zheng Shusen , Xu Xiao , Wei Xuyong
Published: July 2024

Background and Aim:

Post-Hepatectomy Liver Failure (PHLF) leads to a poor prognosis
in patients receiving hepatectomy treatment, and cell therapy can promote liver regeneration.
In this study, we investigated the therapeutic potential of human Amniotic Epithelial Cells (hAECs)
in promoting liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy (PHx) and the underlying molecular
mechanism.

Methods:

We established a 70% PHx liver regeneration model, after which 5×105 hAECs were injected
into the tail vein of mice. The resulting liver function, weight, and immunohistochemistry
data were analyzed to determine whether hAECs can promote liver regeneration. Then, we explored
the possible mechanism by which hAECs promote liver regeneration after PHx through
RNA sequencing. Finally, western blotting and immunofluorescence were used to confirm the discovered
potential mechanism and signaling pathway involved.

Results:

The mice in the hAECs group displayed enhanced liver regeneration 48 hours after 70%
PHx and the expression levels of cell proliferation-related proteins were significantly higher than
those in the control group. RNA sequencing analysis revealed that the key signaling pathway
through which hAECs promote liver regeneration is the FOXO3a pathway. Mechanistically, IL-6
activates FOXO3a through STAT3, thereby promoting liver autophagy to enhance liver regeneration
after PHx. Finally, western blotting and immunofluorescence confirmed that the IL-6/STAT3/
FOXO3a pathway promotes liver regeneration by activating autophagy.

Conclusion:

These results suggest that hAEC treatment promoted liver regeneration after PHx
through the IL-6/ STAT3/FOXO3a/autophagy pathway.
Hypoxia-driven Dental Pulp Stem Cells as a Promising Strategy for Tissue Regeneration
Authors: Liao Chengcheng , Chen Lulu , Xiang Mingli , Long Sichen , Xiang Meiling , Xiao Linlin , Long Qian , Liu Jianguo , Guan Xiaoyan
Published: July 2024

Hypoxia is a common hallmark in both physiological and pathological states. The adaptation
to hypoxia is a key cellular event in the development and differentiation of stem cells, as
well as in pathological conditions such as ischemia. The hypoxic microenvironment, culture conditions,
and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavengers have all been shown to enhance the proliferation,
anti-aging properties, immunomodulatory capabilities, differentiation potential, and regenerative
and therapeutic potential of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). However, severe and persistent
hypoxia can be detrimental to the survival and tissue regeneration of DPSCs. Therefore, hypoxic
preconditioning of DPSCs and applying oxygen-releasing materials to mitigate extreme hypoxia
can enhance the regenerative and therapeutic potential in damaged organisms. This article provides
a comprehensive review of the influence of the hypoxic microenvironment on the biological
characteristics of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). It also presents a summary of the recent research
advances in DPSCs regarding tissue regeneration, particularly focusing on the utilization
of hypoxic preconditioning. Additionally, this review highlights the diverse biological effects of
hypoxia on tissue regeneration and proposes promising novel therapeutic strategies.
Association between Marital Satisfaction and Severity of Symptoms in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Authors: Askarpour Hedie , Saeedi Amin , Raesi Rasoul , Daneshi Salman
Published: July 2024

Background

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional ailment of the intestines characterized by altered defecation and abdominal irritation in the absence of detectable structural disorders.

Aim

The aim of the present study was to determine the association between marital satisfaction and the severity of symptoms in patients with IBS.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study, which was conducted using available sampling on 77 IBS patients who were referred to internal specialists in specialized clinics in Jiroft City in 2022. Data were collected using IBS symptom severity and marital satisfaction questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS-22 statistical software and descriptive and inferential statistical tests.

Results

The severity of IBS symptoms had significant differences at different levels of three sub-criteria of the extent of marital satisfaction, level of satisfaction in marital relationships, and idealistic distortion of individuals in their marital life. However, this correlation was not significant in the sub-criterion of marital conflict resolution. Consequently, as a stressor, the level of marital satisfaction had a negative correlation with patients’ severity of symptoms.

Conclusion

The more severe the IBS symptoms, the higher the effect of psychological factors. Furthermore, the more severe the stress, the higher its effect on the severity of IBS symptoms. Managing problems in marital life can help control IBS symptoms. Paying attention to the problems of married life as a stressor in IBS patients by doctors and the cooperation of the treating doctor with psychologists in the treatment process of these patients can help in controlling the symptoms of these patients.
A Comparative Study on Thyroid Nodule Classification Using Transfer Learning Methods
Authors: Sureshkumar Vidhushavarshini , Jaganathan Dhayanithi , Ravi Vinayakumar , Velleangiri Vinodhini , Ravi Pradeep
Published: July 2024

Introduction

The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the front of the neck whose main purpose is to produce thyroid hormones necessary for the functioning of the entire body. Thyroid hormones may be produced too little or too much depending on dysfunction. Since the 1990s, there have been an increasing number of thyroid illness cases, and in recent years, thyroid cancer has become the malignancy with the fastest rate of increase. According to recent studies, thyroid dysfunction affects 42 million people in India. Much research has provided solutions for thyroid classification.

Methods

In this paper, we survey various transfer learning models to classify thyroid nodules and predict the best accuracy. Our study evaluated several models, including DenseNet169, ResNet101, and various EfficientNet variants, using a comprehensive dataset comprising 7,893 images. DenseNet169 achieved the highest accuracy at 95.96%, followed by ResNet101 and EfficientNetB1, with accuracies of 94.74% and 86.14%, respectively. The models were rigorously tuned and optimized using grid search strategies, with hyperparameters such as learning rate, batch size, optimizer type, and dropout rate carefully selected to enhance performance. The evaluation included precision, recall, and F1 score metrics, ensuring balanced performance across different metrics.

Results

Our results demonstrate that advanced transfer learning models can distinguish malignancy from benign conditions with greater accuracy than traditional diagnostic approaches reliant on the human eye.

Conclusion

This research highlights the potential of integrating AI techniques in medical diagnostics to improve the accuracy and reliability of thyroid disease detection, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.”