bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between Deep Vein Thrombosis and Serial Chest CT Severity Scores in COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Akman Burcu , Kaya Ahmet Turan , Çapraz Mustafa , Cihangiroğlu Mustafa
Published: December 2024

Aim: We aimed to evaluate risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in lower extremities veins in COVID-19 patients and the relationship between DVT with chest CT severity scores (CT-SS). To our knowledge, our study is the first to investigate the relationship between the occurrence of DVT and serial chest CT-SS in COVID-19 patients.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 131 COVID-19 patients (≥18 years) admitted to our hospital. Two radiologists examined chest CT scans and calculated CT-SS using a visual scoring system. Color Doppler ultrasounds of lower extremity veins were performed for DVT. CT Pulmonary Angiographies (CTPA) were performed on patients clinically suspected of pulmonary embolism (PE).
Results: A total of 131 patients were included in our study. 71/131 (54.2%) of the patients were male. 18/131 (13.7%) patients were treated in ICU and 18 (13.7%) patients died. 21/131 patients had DVT (16%) in their lower extremities. Chest CTA was performed in 44/131 (33.6%) patients and PE was detected in 10/44 patients (22.7%). PE was considerably more common in patients with DVT (p = 0.009). The occurrence of DVT was significantly associated with high first chest CT-SS (p=0.002). However, there was no association between the DVT and second and third CT-SS. Significant associations were found between the development of DVT with elevated serum D-Dimer, CRP and fibrinogen levels (p
Gazze’de psikososyal destek hizmetleri
Authors: Sönmez Doğancan , Hocaoğlu Çiçek
Published: December 2024

Gazze’de bir yıla yakın süredir devam eden yoğun saldırılar, ruh sağlığı ve psikososyal destek (RSPSD) ihtiyaçlarının artmasına neden olmuştur. On yıllardır süren işgal, çatışma ve ekonomik yoksunluk depresyona, travma sonrası stres bozukluğuna (TSSB) ve diğer ruhsal rahatsızlıklara ve psikososyal sorunlara neden olmaktadır. Ekim 2023’ten bu yana, Gazze’de yaşayan 2,1 milyon Filistinli, doğrudan şiddet, tekrarlanan yerinden edilme ve sevdiklerinin, evlerinin ve eşyalarının kaybı da dahil olmak üzere benzeri görülmemiş sayıda şiddet ve travmatik olaya tanık oldu veya yaşadı. Bu tür deneyimler kaygı, depresyon ve diğer ruh sağlığı ve psikososyal sorunları artırmıştır. Sağlık sisteminin büyük ölçüde tahrip edilmiş olması, bu koşulların acil tedavisini engellemesinin yanı sıra uzun vadede temel tedavisini bile engellemektedir. İsrail’in 7 Ekim’den itibaren Gazze’ye yönelik gerçekleştirmiş olduğu saldırıları konu alan akademik çalışmalar incelendiğinde alan yazının sınırlı olduğu görülmüştür. Bu makale, Gazze’de psikososyal destek hizmetlerinin varlığının ve bu hizmetlerin eksikliğinin olası etkilerini incelemektedir.
Al-Shifa Hospital: Witness to the collapse of health care in Gaza
Authors: Dağdeviren Tanyel Sema , Akyön Şeyma Handan , Ünal Kübranur
Published: December 2024

Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip, has served as a vital healthcare provider for the Palestinian people for 78 years. Since the Israeli offensive began on October 7, 2023, Shifa Hospital has become the heart of Gaza’s human rights abuses. The hospital has faced a surge in patients and a shortage of medicine. Israeli attacks on the hospital and its surroundings have put healthcare workers and patients at risk. On November 3, 2023, the entrance to Shifa Hospital and an ambulance convoy were bombed, killing at least 60 people. On November 15, 2023, Israel raided the hospital, threatening thousands of patients and displaced civilians. Israel demolished parts of the hospital before withdrawing. The hospital experienced a shortage of oxygen and medicine, leading to the deaths of many patients. On March 18, 2024, Israeli forces launched a second raid on Shifa Hospital, where more than 7,000 patients and displaced Palestinians had sought refuge. After the Israeli army completely destroyed the hospital and withdrew, mass graves with burnt human remains were discovered.
Al-Shifa Hospital is a symbol of the collapse of health care in Gaza, the inhumanity of Israel’s attacks, and the violation of international law. The world cannot remain silent on the human tragedy of Shifa Hospital and the people of Gaza.
Challenges in access to safe drinking water and its impact on maternal and child health in Gaza
Authors: Farajallah Iman , Farajallah Hanan
Published: December 2024

Access to safe drinking water is a critical public health issue, particularly in war-affected regions like Gaza, where political instability, infrastructure destruction, and economic blockade have led to a severe water crisis. This paper explores the challenges faced by the population of Gaza in accessing clean water and examines the impact of water scarcity on maternal and child health. The contamination of Gaza’s primary water source, the coastal aquifer, combined with inadequate sanitation infrastructure, has resulted in widespread waterborne diseases, such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid, which disproportionately affect pregnant women and children. For pregnant women, water insecurity increases the risk of dehydration, malnutrition, and infection, contributing to poor pregnancy outcomes such as preterm labor and low birth weight. Children are similarly vulnerable, with unsafe water consumption leading to high rates of morbidity and mortality due to diarrheal diseases and malnutrition. This paper also highlights the psychosocial impacts of water insecurity on maternal and child mental health. Despite international humanitarian efforts, sustainable solutions remain elusive due to political and logistical barriers. The study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive interventions that address both the short-term water needs and long-term infrastructure challenges in Gaza to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Morfologia e achados anatomopatológicos do trato digestório de tartarugas marinhas
Authors:   , Oliveira Radan Elvis Matias de
Published: December 2024

Embora o conhecimento acerca da biologia e ecologia das tartarugas marinhas esteja sendo
ampliado no mundo, ainda são escassas informações acerca da morfofisiologia do trato
digestório destes animais, bem como sobre os achados imagiológicos e anatomopatológicos
associados principalmente à ingestão de resíduos sólidos. Com isso, o objetivo do presente
estudo foi descrever a morfologia do trato digestório de filhotes de uma espécie de tartaruga
marinha, Eretmochelys imbricata, a fim de compreender os processos evolutivos associados a
hábitos alimentares, bem como relatar os principais achados imagiológicos e
anatomopatológicos do trato digestório das tartarugas marinhas. Para tanto, a tese foi dividida
em nove capítulos. O primeiro capítulo, traz informações sobre as considerações gerais das
tartarugas marinhas. O segundo e terceiro capítulos, correspondem a dois artigos
experimentais intitulados: Morfologia do assoalho da cavidade orofaríngea de filhotes de
tartaruga-de-pente (E. imbricata) e suas implicações evolutivas e Caracterização morfológica
do tubo digestório de filhotes de tartaruga-de-pente (E. imbricata). Já o quarto capítulo,
corresponde a um artigo de revisão com o título: Ingestão de resíduos marinhos e o uso do
diagnóstico por imagem em tartarugas marinhas: uma revisão. Os últimos cinco capítulos
correspondem a artigos de relatos de casos, nominados: Morte de uma tartaruga-cabeçuda
(Caretta caretta) por ingestão de uma enguia (Myrichthys ocellatus); Intussuscepção
colocólica associada ao Octangium sp. (Digenea: Microscaphidiidae) em uma tartaruga-verde
Chelonia mydas; Reabilitação bem-sucedida de uma tartaruga marinha oleada (Lepidochelys
olivacea) afetada pelo maior derramamento de óleo do Brasil; Achados anatomopatológicos
de uma tartaruga-verde (C. mydas) vítima de colisão com um barco motorizado; e Prolapso
peniano em tartaruga-verde (C. mydas). Portanto, com base nas características morfológicas
observadas no trato digestório de filhotes de E. imbricata, existem fortes indícios de uma
adaptação a dieta carnívora nessa faixa etária. Os exames de diagnóstico por imagem em
tartarugas marinhas têm grande importância na medicina da conservação, pois podem indicar
o tipo de material ingerido, bem como sua localização, permitindo a melhor tomada de
decisão para o tratamento de um animal. O diagnóstico ante mortem das doenças que afetam o
trato digestório em tartarugas marinhas é de difícil definição, portanto, os achados
anatomopatológicos e os sinais clínicos apresentados aqui fornecerão informações relevantes
para definir as melhores terapias para as tartarugas marinhas em centros de reabilitação
Agmatine Attenuates Behavioral and Biochemical Alterations in Rats Exposed to Ethanol during Adolescence
Authors: Kale Mayur B. , Chandurkar Pranali A. , Wankhede Nitu L. , Taksande Brijesh G. , Umekar Milind J. , Upaganlawar Aman B.
Published: December 2024

Background:

Ethanol is a psychoactive substance and its use throughout adolescence may have a role in the development of alcoholism in adulthood which
causes behavioral changes and structural alterations in particular brain regions that may be the source of these cognitive and motor impairments. As
an endogenous amine, agmatine has drawn a lot of interest in relation to drug addiction and its aftereffects. It is an endogenous neuromodulator
that has been shown to be a potential agent to manage diverse central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The current investigation aims to elucidate
the role of agmatine in mediating behavioral alterations resulting from prolonged exposure to ethanol in rats during their early adolescent years.

Methods:

Rats received saline (1 ml/kg, p.o.) or ethanol (5 g/kg/day, 35% v/v) once a day from PND 28 to PND 49. Chronic ethanol intoxication during the
CNS developing may induce sustainable neurobehavioral alterations in rats. After PND 70, the rats were subjected to behavioural and biochemical
tests.

Results:

Chronic ethanol exposure significantly reduced locomotor activity, increased anxiety-like and depressive behaviors, and impaired cognitive
function in adolescent rats. These behavioral alterations were accompanied by elevated oxidative stress, decreased hippocampal BDNF levels,
increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines, and disrupted neurotransmitter balance. Agmatine administration at both 40 mg/kg and 80 mg/kg
doses notably improved locomotor activity, reduced anxiety and depressive behaviors, and enhanced cognitive performance. Additionally,
agmatine treatment reduced oxidative stress, restored BDNF levels, normalized TNF-α and IL6 levels, and corrected the neurotransmitter
imbalance in ethanol-exposed rats.

Conclusion:

Prolonged exposure to ethanol during adolescence elicits persistent behavioural changes, characterized by diminished spontaneous locomotion and
impaired balance. Administration of Agmatine effectively restores locomotor activity, alleviates anxiety and depression, and enhances both spatial
learning and recognition memory in rats exposed to ethanol. Additionally, agmatine treatment attenuates oxidative stress indicators, including
nitrite and lipid peroxidation levels, specifically in the cerebral cortex. These findings suggest that Agmatine holds potential as a viable therapeutic
intervention for mitigating both the behavioural and biochemical repercussions induced by ethanol exposure in the rat model.
HIV-TB Coinfection: A Systemic Review and Meta-analysis Insights
Authors: Himani K S , Singh Deepshikha , Mehta Saachi , Yawalkar Achal , Awasthi Abhimanyu , Dixit Sheshagiri
Published: December 2024

HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) are the leading global causes of death among patients with infectious diseases. They contribute significantly to
morbidity around the world because of their impact on shared immune defense mechanisms. Tuberculosis is an infection that exploits the
vulnerability of compromised immune systems. Opportunistic infections are illnesses that are more frequent or severe in individuals with
compromised immune systems. HIV weakens the immune system, making people more susceptible to tuberculosis. When someone is infected with
both HIV and tuberculosis, this is known as HIV/TB coinfection. HIV and tuberculosis represent the primary infectious disease challenges in
countries with limited resources. In affected individuals, the interaction between Mycobacterium tuberculosis and HIV exacerbates the effects of
each other, hastening the decline of immune function and leading to premature mortality if left untreated. Individuals with HIV are more likely
than those without HIV to develop active tuberculosis as a result of untreated latent tuberculosis. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the use of HIV
medications to protect the immune system and prevent the progression of HIV to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In people with
HIV and latent tuberculosis, combined treatment with HIV and TB medications reduces the likelihood of latent tuberculosis progressing to active
tuberculosis. The purpose of this research is to understand better the pathogenesis and pathways of HIV/TB co-infection, as well as to investigate
drug-drug interactions in multi-drug therapies.
Nanoparticles based Therapeutics Approaches for Cancer
Authors: Dash Somya Ranjan
Published: December 2024

Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy are all examples of standard cancer treatments. However, achieving successful cancer treatment is complicated by issues including insufficient selectivity, cytotoxicity, and chemo resistance. Nanotechnology's introduction has brought about seismic shifts in the ways in which cancer is detected and treated. Biocompatibility, lower toxicity, better stability, increased permeability and retention effect, precision targeting, and other benefits of nanoparticles (NPs) make them a promising option for cancer therapy. This book chapter provides a comprehensive overview of both organic and inorganic NPs and how they might be used in the treatment of cancer. In addition, we have also emphasized various aspects of NPs targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs), reprogramming the tumor microenvironment (TME), cancer angiogenesis and how they can be utilized in overcoming drug resistance. Finally, the future of NPs in non-invasive cancer treatment has been discussed along with its potential risk to the environment.
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN SOSIAL DAN RELIGIUSITAS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MEMILIH PERBANKAN SYARIAH DI LUMAJANG
Authors: Nadya Salsabila  , Vietha Devia
Published: December 2024

This research aims to determine the influence that occurs partially on the social environment (X1) and religiosity (X2) on the decision to choose sharia banking (Y) in the people of Lumajang Regency using quantitative methods with the research tool used is multiple linear regression analysis. The data collected is primary data. This research uses a Likert scale questionnaire instrument. A total of 120 respondents were obtained using purposive sampling technique. The results show that both the social environment and religiosity each have a partial positive effect on the decision to use sharia banking. From the results obtained, the advice that the author can give is that sharia banking in Lumajang Regency is expected to be able to continue to optimize, improve and improve products and services in accordance with the principles and teachings of the Islamic religion so that sharia banking which is in line with the local values of the Lumajang community can continue experience good development in the future.
Editorial - Intersectional Solidarities and Resistances in Face of Violent Migration Regimes
Authors: Murru Sarah , Vandevoordt Robin , Garny Naïké , Pages A. Tancrede
Published: December 2024

Editorial for the Special Issue: Intersectional Solidarities and Resistances in Face of Violent Migration Regimes
Wilde’s Inheritance and Transcendence of Keats
Authors: Xu Pengyu , Cui Dan
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to analyze the relationship between Wilde and Keats and Wilde’s transcendence over Keats in view of writing identification of national identity. Both Keats and Wilde are significant poets in the history of English literature, yet their eras and styles differ considerably. This paper seeks to explore the relationship between the two poets from two key perspectives. First, it examines the influence of Keats on Wilde, particularly the essential themes and elements that Wilde inherited from Keats, as well as how Keats’s pursuit of beauty shaped Wilde’s aesthetic vision. Second, the paper will delve into how Wilde transcended Keats, including his development of artistic beauty and independence. Both poets share a commitment to aesthetics, using it as a medium to express their respective critiques of society: Keats’s opposition to rationalism and Wilde’s opposition to consumerism. Wilde’s transcendence of Keats is evident not only in his advancement of the pursuit of beauty and artistic autonomy, but also in his transformation of surrealism. Most notably, Wilde’s ultimate transcendence lies in his articulation of national identity, a theme that underscores the importance of cultural context in his work.
ENHANCING FLUCONAZOLE SOLUBILITY AND BIOAVAILABILITY THROUGH SOLID DISPERSION TECHNIQUES: EVALUATION OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 6000 AND SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SYSTEMS USING FIBER OPTICS
Authors: HATTALI WAFA SULAIMAN AL , SAMUEL BETTY ANNIE , PHILIP ANIL K.
Published: December 2024

Objective: The triazole antifungal fluconazole is widely used for treating mycotic infections, but its efficacy is limited by its poor aqueous solubility and low dissolution rate, leading to reduced oral bioavailability. This study aimed to enhance the solubility and dissolution rate of fluconazole using solid dispersion techniques with Polyethylene Glycol 6000 (PEG 6000) and Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC) as carriers.
Methods: Solid dispersions were prepared using the fusion method, and their physicochemical properties were evaluated against physical mixtures and pure drug samples.
Results: The solid dispersion showed a significant increase in the dissolution rate, achieving 89.01% drug release in 180 min compared to 40.3% for the pure drug (p<0.0032) and 84.1% for the physical mixture (p<0.0453). The encapsulation efficiency of the solid dispersion was 39.24%, with a drug loading capacity of 19.62%. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the stability of the drug within the dispersion, while Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed amorphous particles, indicating enhanced solubility.
Conclusion: These results demonstrate that the solid dispersion of fluconazole with PEG 6000 and SCMC significantly improves its dissolution rate and flow properties, providing a promising strategy for enhancing the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs.
Monitoramento pós-mercado dos testes rápidos para detecção de antígenos da COVID-19 no enfrentamento à pandemia
Authors: Rodrigues Conceição Gabrielle , Cristina Balthazar Guedes Borges Helena , Coelho Adati Adati Marisa
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Since the identification of atypical pneumonia of unknown etiology in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, called COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 requires scientists and governments to take urgent and decisive measures for monitoring and control. Objective: To present the results of post-market monitoring of COVID-19 rapid antigen detection tests (AgTR) regarding clinical or diagnostic sensitivity and specificity. Method: Analysis of AgTR performance results were made available on the electronic panel of Microsoft® Power BI platform on the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) portal from 04/06/2020 to 12/28/2021. Results: 504 results relating to performance analysis were identified: 366 (72.6%) rapid tests (RT), 56 (11.0%) chemiluminescence tests, 31 (6.15%) molecular tests, 22 (4.4%) immunoenzymatic assays, and 29 (5.7%) auxiliary products for the diagnosis of COVID-19. Of the 366 RT results, 304 (83.1%) were RT for antibody detection (AcTR) and 62 (16.9%) were AgTR. Of the 62 AgTR monitored, 49 (79.1%) presented compliant results and 13 (20.9%) did not. The 62 AgTR results corresponded to 50 lots from 42 manufacturers. Conclusions: Monitoring post-market products in compliance with RDC No. 379/2020 enabled the analysis and monitoring of COVID-19 tests. The analyses carried out (guidance and fiscal) in accordance with current legislation (Law No. 6360/1976, Law No. 6437/1977) guaranteed the transparency of the process and reinforced the precepts of health surveillance  regarding resolving or preventing health risks. Non-compliant products were not sold, thus guaranteeing the safety and effectiveness of the tests available in the country.
Comparação da qualidade de dietas distribuídas em seringas e frascos e seu custo em um lactário de um instituto nacional de saúde
Authors: Regina Magalhães Couto Garcia Silvia , Carnevale Lia Dias Guimarães Aline , Roppa Amanda , Marano Daniele
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections are considered a serious public health issue. When caring for newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the administration of a diet contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms can help spread infections. Objective: To compare the cost and microbiological quality of the diet offered in syringes and bottles by the lactator for enteral administration to patients admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Methods: An exploratory experimental study “in loco” carried out between January and May 2019, consisting of the microbiological analysis of 72 samples of enteral diets and pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) distributed in syringes and bottles. The microbiological parameters used were those of the Board of Health Collegiate Resolution No. 63/2000 and No. 171/2006. The microbiological quality of the water used in the reconstitution of the enteral diet; the swab of the manipulators’ hands and oropharynx; surfaces such as benches and equipment, utensils, and the air quality of the areas for diet preparation were also assessed. The critical control points of the diet manipulation flowcharts reviewed were defined. Results: In the enteral diet samples, coliforms at 35˚C and mesophilic aerobic microorganisms above the established standards levels were found in both modalities of the diet administration (bottle and syringe) during two days of collection (lots). In the LHOP samples, no microorganisms from the coliform group were found. When filling plastic bottles, mesophilic bacteria exceeding the established standards were detected. It was observed that the cost of distributing the diet in bottles was higher than that of using a syringe. Conclusion: It was found that the microbiological quality of the diets supplied in syringes was safer than that of the diets distributed in bottles. In addition, the diet infusion time was shorter and cost was lower with the use of the syringe.
Metas académicas en estudiantes de enfermería a su ingreso a la universidad
Authors: Telumbre-Terrero Juan Yovani , Maas-Góngora Lucely , Castillo-Arcos Lubia del Carmen , Noh-Moo Pedro Moises
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Describir las metas académicas en estudiantes de enfermería a su ingreso a la universidad en Ciudad del Carmen Campeche, México. Material y métodos: Se realizó una investigación de tipo cuantitativo no experimental de corte transversal descriptiva en 106 jóvenes universitarios a través de un muestreo no probabilístico a conveniencia. Se utilizó la escala de metas académicas que consta de 20 afirmaciones que exploran comportamiento, compromiso y motivaciones para estudiar. Resultados: Se obtuvieron diferencias significativas donde la puntuación es mayor en las mujeres en comparación con los hombres, por dimensión las metas de aprendizaje fueron mayores en las mujeres y las metas de esfuerzo mayor en los hombres, siendo datos estadísticamente significativos (p<,05). Conclusión: Los datos obtenidos representan un área de oportunidad para continuar investigando sobre esta variable y su posible evolución con el avance durante su formación universitaria, para las instituciones educativas representa un desafío dada la complejidad actual del sistema educativo y la accesibilidad de la educación.
A LEI 10.639/03 E SEU PROCESSO DE IMPLEMENTAÇÃO EM UMA ESCOLA DE ENSINO MÉDIO NA CIDADE DE TERESINA (PI)
Authors: Ferreira do Nascimento Raimundo Nonato
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho tem por objetivo analisar como uma escola da rede pública estadual de ensino, na cidade de Teresina (PI), vem incentivando e implementando em suas práticas docentes algumas ações que visem à valorização da diversidade étnico-racial nela presente. Considerando as reivindicações dos movimentos sociais pelo reconhecimento de suas identidades, somadas à agudização do preconceito e da discriminação contra o negro em nosso país e em nossa cidade, justifica-se esta análise. Com base nessa realidade, refletiremos sobre os avanços, limites, desafios e possibilidades na implementação das políticas de ações afirmativas que visam à promoção de uma educação para as relações étnico-raciais, especificamente aquelas baseadas na Lei 10.639/03, que instituiu a obrigatoriedade do ensino de História e Cultura Afro-Brasileira e Africana nas instituições públicas e privadas de ensino de nível fundamental e médio em todo o país, com vistas à promoção e valorização da diversidade no campo da educação formal. Os dados que sustentarão esta reflexão foram coletados entre os anos de 2019 e 2023 por meio de entrevistas e de observação local na escola.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Lei 10.636/03. Ensino médio. Diversidade étnico-racial. Políticas de reconhecimento. Cidade de Teresina (PI).
Imagem: Evento escolar sobre as formas de preconceito e a aceitação das diferenças. Fonte: Autor.
TRÁNSITOS EPISTEMOLÓGICOS DE LA ETNOMUSICOLOGÍA EN MÉXICO
Authors: De la Garza María Luisa , Campos Velázquez Roberto
Published: December 2024

El presente texto hace un repaso de cómo se fue conformando en México el campo de la etnomusicología y los derroteros epistemológicos que está tomando en la actualidad, vinculados tanto a nuevos enfoques académicos como a las circunstancias políticas propias de un tiempo que se asume como de gran transformación nacional. Se origina en la invitación para reflexionar sobre este tema en la conferencia de apertura de las IX Jornadas de Etnomusicología de Brasil, VII Coloquio Amazónico de Etnomusicología y IV Encuentro Regional Norte de la Asociación Brasileña de Etnomusicología, que tuvieron lugar en Belém, capital del estado de Pará, en agosto de 2022.
PALABRAS CLAVE: Etnomusicología. México. Investigación-acción. Política cultural.
IMAGEN: Obra del artista Alec Dempster. Fuente: Autores.
CONSTRUINDO TRADUÇÕES E INTERCULTURALIDADE ENTRE MARGENS CULTURAIS DISTINTAS:
Authors: Vieira Ricardo , Vieira Ana Maria , Marques José Carlos
Published: December 2024

Ensinar e aprender implicam uma comunicação intercultural, uma comunicação entre diferentes. O insucesso decorre, muitas vezes, da não contextualização e da não tradução entre margens culturais, da ausência de uma mediação intercultural e sociopedagógica que permita que a novidade faça sentido para os aprendentes. A aprendizagem implica uma mediação intercultural ou mesmo intrapessoal, materializável numa mediação sociopedagógica a partir das margens culturais donde provêm os educadores e os educandos, tornando cada self menos monocultural e, pelo contrário, mais completo e mestiço de si e dos outros. Por isso, mais intercultural. No âmbito deste argumento, este texto pretende apontar reflexões e modelos de ação para a construção de pedagogias mediadoras e interculturais como socioantropologias aplicadas à educação, seja esta escolar ou não escolar, ilustrados com contextos portugueses particularmente ligados à integração de imigrantes na sociedade portuguesa.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE:Mediação intercultural. Mediação sociopedagógica. Tradução. Interculturalidade.
APRENDIENDO LO COMÚN EN EL HACER DE LA ACTIVIDAD:
Authors: Rúa Maximiliano
Published: December 2024

A lo largo de un día escolar les niñes vivencian diferentes actividades en el salón de clase, las cuales coproducen los aprendizajes en el devenir de la práctica, al situarlos en diferentes entramados relacionales. En algunas ocasiones los aprendizajes se sitúan en el marco de experiencias individuales, en otras se despliegan en tramas que involucran a más de dos niñes interactuando en la resolución de una misma tarea. En esta presentación nos focalizamos en el análisis de las actividades que implican a más de dos niñes en la realización de una misma tarea, que si bien están centradas en el aprendizaje de una determinada tarea escolar o situación de enseñanza suscitan el aprendizaje de todo un entramado de prácticas vinculadas al hacer común.
PALABRAS CLAVE:Aprendizaje. Prácticas. Actividades. Hacer común.
Ludicidade: conceitos, paradigmas e concepções no ensino superior
Authors: Mineiro Márcia
Published: December 2024

O artigo discute o fenômeno da ludicidade no âmbito da educação superior, expõe conceitos, paradigmas e concepções possibilitando compreender ludicidade para além do senso comum. Seu objetivo geral é compreender ludicidade segundo seus paradigmas e concepções; e como objetivo específico pretende-se identificar concepções de ludicidade mais prevalentes no Ensino Superior. O trajeto metodológico se apoia na abordagem qualitativa efetivada por estudo de caso instrumental em universidade pública, com colaboração dos alunos do ensino superior no curso de Ciências Contábeis. Os dados foram produzidos por questionário misto e grupo focal, seus resultados foram triangulados e compreendidos pela análise de conteúdo categorial. Concluiu-se que há dois paradigmas: o Lúdico Total e o Lúdico Real, bem como, levantaram-se as seguintes concepções de ludicidade: Subjetiva, Utilitarista (com duas vertentes: didática e produtivista), Infantil e Diversão. A Concepção Utilitarista foi prevalente, talvez pela identidade pragmática do curso pesquisado.
Embates ideológicos em torno do aluno: a alfabetização no Brasil a partir dos ensinamentos de Paulo Freire
Authors: Santos Douglas Manoel Antonio de Abreu Pestana dos
Published: December 2024

Este estudo acadêmico oferece uma análise da alfabetização no Brasil, examinando-a através da lente teórica e pedagógica de Paulo Freire, um dos mais influentes educadores do século XX. A pesquisa se dedica a explorar a ressonância e o impacto das teorias freireanas no domínio da alfabetização, destacando como suas metodologias inovadoras e transformadoras têm reconfigurado o panorama educacional brasileiro. O artigo delinea o contexto histórico e sociocultural que precipitou a emergência dos métodos freireanos de alfabetização, dando ênfase especial à centralidade da conscientização e da pedagogia crítica no processo educativo. Além disso, o trabalho realça as significativas contribuições de Freire à promoção da justiça social e da equidade através do prisma educacional.
Can the Subaltern(ized) Research?
Authors: Andrade Arthur Cardoso de
Published: December 2024

Reframing and expanding Spivak's significant contribution to decolonial critique, I present some reflections on the experience of being a researcher on the periphery of the world. Here, I appeal to the understanding of subjectivity as a basis to learn about experiences that have been silenced and erased by perspectives of knowledge limited to the spectrum of colonial formality that underpins our universities and our research and researchers. I outline a development path for the text that is organized into three topics: (1) Experiences from the Global Periphery, (2) Decoloniality and Research: Between Ideal and Real, and (3) So that the Subalternized can research. In summary, it is possible to affirm, based on the theories and concepts discussed in this text, that the relationship between (de)coloniality and research is complex and full of symbolic violence, or the so-called epistemicide, and the need to overcome it. The colonial structure of Western universities, both in the periphery and in the center, prevents popular and marginalized epistemologies from being known and debated, alienating researchers and their research and carrying elements that perpetuate the coloniality of knowledge and being.
Demarcar, fiscalizar e educar: a biopolítica em Foucault e o plano de propaganda contra o analfabetismo
Authors: Farias Laísa Fernanda Santos de
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo principal discutir como o Plano de Propaganda Contra o Analfabetismo em Parelhas conseguiu estabelecer a existência de uma Biopolítica, ou seja, como o aparelhamento do Estado a partir de suas fiscalizações, normas e regras, acabou se fazendo presente em Parelhas por meio de um plano educacional que tinha como seu objetivo principal não só tirar a população do analfabetismo, como também transformar os alunos que iriam ser alfabetizados em cidadãos republicanos. Neste sentido, resolvemos fazer um recorte de três documentações que discutem como ocorreram algumas atividades referentes ao 7 de setembro e ao 15 de novembro, bem como das respectivas fotografias que mostram como o evento aconteceu. Partindo da análise realizada, ficou clara a intenção da República que além de propor modelos de alfabetização, também implantou meios de controles nos estudantes a fim de formá-los enquanto cidadãos e mantenedores da lei.
Exploring the Influence of Reels and Short Videos on Hiking Motivation
Authors: Shafini Nasaruddin Nor Intan , Atiqah Mohammad Faten Nur
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the influence of reels and short hiking videos on hiking motivation and interest among hikers. This research examines how reels and short videos affect individuals' motivation to participate in hiking. The popularity of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok has transformed how people perceive and engage with outdoor activities. This study explores how short-form video content influences participants' attitudes and motivation toward hiking by surveying the hikers. The results indicate that visually appealing content significantly boosts motivation, encourages outdoor exploration, and fosters a sense of community among viewers. These findings highlight the potential of social media as a powerful marketing tool for promoting outdoor activities and provide valuable insights for organizers aiming to increase participation in hiking and other nature-related pursuits.
Construct Validity of Adaptive Performance: A Case of Malaysian Lecturers
Authors: Iskandar Ainaa Idayu , Romaiha Noor Rafhati , Jahya Arnida
Published: December 2024

The virtual mode of the classroom that changes from the traditional education model poses challenges among the educators especially the inability to cope with the adaption of educational technologies. Online literacy is the basic skill to exercise an outstanding performance during changing environments. However, the conceptualization of adaptive performance seeks further exploration mainly because the past studies focus on the specific context. This study aims to present the validity and reliability of the adaptive performance construct related to online teaching platforms among Malaysian public university lecturers. The questionnaire was designed using Google Form and the adopted questionnaire was emailed to lecturers of Malaysian Research Universities (henceforth, RUs) via their institution’s email address. The data were then analyzed using the SmartPLS software through the measurement model analysis. The analysis involved a second-order approach where the outer loading values, the convergent validity of Average Variance Extracted (henceforth, AVE), and reliability analysis of the adaptive performance construct. The findings suggest that the validity and reliability of the construct were established for the context of the study. The Cronbach Alpha and composite reliability values scored above the threshold values. This study confirmed the adaptive performance instrument among the lecturers in Malaysia and can provide insight for future research. The limitation includes the sample of the study that was rather homogenous which it only focused on lecturers from Malaysian RUs.
The Perception of the Muslim Community Towards the Management of Qurban Ritual by Mosques in Malaysia
Authors: Kedin Nor Adila , Md Salleh Jismi , Mahat Mohd Amran , Mohd Omar Mohd Hanif , Sulaiman Shahitul Badariah
Published: December 2024

The study aims to assess the perception of the Muslim community towards the general management of Qurban by mosques in Malaysia and to determine whether the Qurban ritual complies with the Shariah principles.  Questionnaires were distributed to around 466 Muslims in the Central and Southern regions of Malaysia.  Findings revealed that the Muslim community perceived that the Qurban ritual was managed efficiently by the mosques and that the Qurban process complied with the Shariah requirements.  Nevertheless, the satisfaction rate of the Muslim community was slightly lower on certain aspects of the management and compliance with the Shariah requirements.  The study proposes that the mosques should take the initiative to enhance the internal control system in managing the Qurban by disseminating Qurban distribution reports to the public as well as combatting the risk of misappropriation of Qurban meat.
Exploring Reflections on Learning Grammar through Task-Based Activity among Undergraduates
Authors: Abd Hamid Nurul Atiqah , Muhamad Yew Nurhafizah Anis , Maktiar Singh Kuldip Kaur , Sulaiman Fazillah , Binti Mohd Noor Farah Zahidah , Enche Shaari Farah Fatinah
Published: December 2024

Task-based activities in L2 classroom settings such as preparing multimedia presentation materials and cooperative presentations can significantly improve L2 learners’ language acquisition, in terms of encouraging self-directed learning, improving students’ confidence and interest in learning, as well as promoting peer interactions. Nevertheless, this kind of language learning activity can be difficult, even for advanced L2 students due to challenges like problems working in a team, presentation anxiety, and cognitive load. Within this context, the present study aimed to explore the perception of L2 learners when learning English grammar through task-based activity. This qualitative study is derived from a conceptual framework from Willis (1996), which comprises three stages of task-based learning (TBL). The sample of this study consists of forty-one English language undergraduates who are studying a communicative English language course in a Malaysian public university. The data was derived through a survey questionnaire based on open-ended questions. The findings revealed both positive and negative reflections on the TBL, even though they are considered advanced users of the L2 language. The findings are comparable to past studies of different contexts. From these findings, it is suggested that future research should explore participants' perspectives on the potential effectiveness of implementing TBL in pairs.
Sentiment Analysis on Social Media: Investigating Users' Perceptions of MRT and LRT Transportation Services
Authors: Muhamud Fozi Nur Hafizah , Zainuddin Nurulhuda , Naziron Nur Asyira
Published: December 2024

Providing excellent public transportation in response to the passenger’s complaints and recommendations results in long-term improvements to the service. This study investigates public perceptions of the MRT and LRT rail transportation services within the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System, operated by Rapid KL, through sentiment analysis in X. With 4.4 million users in Malaysia as of January 2022, X (previously Twitter) media social serves as a significant platform for public discourse. However, analyzing these perceptions poses challenges due to the limited platforms for analysis, and seeking from X is even more challenging due to the unstructured and noisy nature of the tweets. Therefore, this study aims to develop a sentiment analysis model that organizes tweets into structured data, utilizing machine learning techniques for sentiment classification into positive, neutral, and negative categories. Following the model implementation, the data are collected, translated, cleaned, labeled, analyzed, and classified using a Support Vector Machine before being deployed in a web system for ease of access. Analysis results revealed that user sentiment is predominantly neutral, with a significant focus on MRT services and topic finding related to scheduling. The model scored good accuracy 80% without a kernel and 84% with a Linear kernel, with evaluation metrics demonstrating strong performance on all three sentiment categories. Future enhancements will include label refining and applying more hyperparameter tuning to improve analysis accuracy.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Photogrammetry Based Dataset of Halophyte Distribution in Jujin Estuary
Authors: Lee Donguk , Jang Yeongjae , Ryu Joo-Hyung , Jou Hyeong-Tae , Kim Keunyong
Published: December 2024

The importance of blue carbon is significant in terms of climate change mitigation and marine ecosystem conservation, and halophyte acts as a crucial reservoir for this blue carbon. Accordingly, this study utilized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) optical sensors to create a distribution map of vegetation in the natural salt marsh of the Jujin estuary. The optical images captured from a UAV at an altitude of 50 m provide ultra-high-resolution optical information with a ground sampling distance of 0.6 cm. Based on these images, a U-Net model was trained to classify Phragmites communis and Suaeda maritima, generating a classification map of the mixed habitats of salt marsh plants. The areas of Phragmites communis and Suaeda maritima in the Jujin- Cheon region were found to be 6,653.23 m2 and 1,409.08 m2, respectively. The classification results were validated using field control point data, confirming an approximate classification accuracy of 92%.
A Study on the Spatial Information Compilation of Inland Wetlands in South Korea
Authors: Lee Chang-Su , Shin Haeseon , Lee Hyeongcheol , Kim Yijung , Lee Sanghun
Published: December 2024

Wetlands offer numerous benefits, including improving water quality, providing habitats for wildlife, and storing water. They are areas where water either covers the soil or is just below the surface for extended periods. Wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining environmental balance and ecological stability. In South Korea, the Wetlands Conservation Act was established in 1999 to protect these vital ecosystems and their biodiversity. The law defines inland wetlands as lakes, ponds, swamps, rivers, and estuaries. However, the boundaries of these areas are often unclear, creating challenges for conservation and research. This ambiguity complicates effective management and the implementation of necessary protective measures. This study utilized topographic and aerial images to gather spatial information about inland wetlands and assess their areas. It identified the boundaries of inland wetlands in South Korea, revealing a total area of 3,833.452 km2, which is 3.8% of the country’s total land area. The classified the spatial data, showing that vegetated areas cover 1,355.666 km2, or 35.4% of the total area, with woody plants covering 102.987 km2 and herbaceous plants 1,252.679 km2. Non-vegetated areas account for 2,477.786 km2, or 64.6%, with open water 2,206.615 km2, natural land 160.995 km2, artificial land 72.343 km2, and Agricultural land 37.833 km2. Clearly defining wetland boundaries is essential for effective conservation and protection. Accurate boundary definitions facilitate legal protection and help prevent damage to wetlands. The results provide quantitative data that can inform future wetland conservation planning and management. And enhance our understanding of the size and changes in South Korea’s inland wetlands, supporting their preservation and protection.
McDaniel’s ontological pluralism
Authors: Ducic Uros
Published: December 2024

According to the most widely accepted metaontological view, concrete objects,
such as chairs, and abstract objects, such as numbers, exist in the same
way, in spite of their differences. In other words, the way we determine
ontological commitments should not depend on the type of objects that we are
considering. This view, which we could call ontological monism, has been
made prominent due to Willard van Orman Quine. A different view, ontological
pluralism, endorsed by Kris McDaniel, proposes that objects exist in
different ways. In this paper, I will present McDaniel?s pluralist views and
consider some of the challenges raised against them.
European Firms’ Delisting Around Major Regulatory Shocks: The Cost-Benefit Tradeoff of the Financial Services Action Plan
Authors: Gutierrez Elizabeth , Rykaczewski Maria , Vulcheva Maria I.
Published: December 2024

Between 1999 and 2005, the EU adopted the Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP) to reshape its financial markets. In this paper, we examine the firm-level effect of this major regulatory shock. In pre/post-2005 analyses, we compare the probabilities of companies voluntarily or involuntarily delisting in seven European economies that strongly commit to implementing regulations and seven economies that apply regulations more leniently. Our findings indicate an increased probability of delisting after 2005, primarily due to involuntary delistings in economies that implement regulations strictly. Furthermore, we examine a core element of the FSAP, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) mandate, which aimed to improve public firms’ reporting and disclosure quality. IFRS continued to undergo rapid changes after 2005, and we document an incremental association between delisting and the post-2005 changes. Our results highlight the firm-level consequences of the FSAP across jurisdictions with varying institutional environments.

Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.

JEL Classifications: G15; G18; G38; K22; M48.
β-Cell Secretory Capacity Predicts Metabolic Outcomes over 6 Years following Human Islet Transplantation
Authors: Flatt Anneliese J. , Matus Austin M. , Gallop Robert J. , Markmann Eileen , Dalton-Bakes Cornelia , Peleckis Amy J. , Liu Chengyang , Naji Ali , Rickels Michael R.
Published: December 2024

Transplanted islet functional β-cell mass is measured by the β-cell secretory capacity derived from the acute insulin response to glucose-potentiated arginine (AIRpot), however, data are limited beyond one-year post-transplant for individuals with type 1 diabetes. We evaluated changes in β-cell secretory capacity in a single-center longitudinal analysis and examined relationships with measures of islet cell hormone metabolism and clinical measures of graft function (mixed-meal tolerance test [MMTT] C-peptide, BETA-2 score, and continuous glucose monitoring [CGM]). Eleven individuals received purified human pancreatic islets over one or two intra-portal infusions to achieve insulin-independence and were followed over a median (IQR) 6 (5-7) years. β-cell secretory capacity remained stable over 3-years before declining. Fasting glucagon and proinsulin secretory ratios under glucose-potentiation were inversely correlated with AIRpot. A functional β-cell mass of 40% normal predicted insulin-independence and was strongly predicted by MMTT C-peptide-to-glucose and BETA-2 score. A functional β-cell mass of >20% predicted excellent glycemic outcomes including ≤1% time <60 mg/dL, ≤2% time >180 mg/dL and ≥90% time-inrange 70-180 mg/dL. β-cell replacement approaches should target a functional β-cell mass >40% to provide sufficient islet reserve for sustained insulin-independence. MMTT C-peptide-to-glucose and BETA-2 score can inform changes in functional β-cell mass in the clinical setting.