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Long Complications of COVID Vaccination
Authors: Yan Madison , Schmidt Sonja
Published: September 2024

COVID-19 vaccination has been a critical tool in the global fight against the pandemic, offering hope for a return to normalcy. While the immediate side effects of vaccination are well-documented and generally mild, concerns around potential long-term complications have emerged. This article explores the reported long-term complications following COVID vaccination, factors influencing these outcomes, and strategies for managing and addressing them. By delving into research findings and offering recommendations, we aim to provide valuable insights for individuals navigating the complexities of post-vaccination health concerns.
CLINICAL SAFETY OF SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM TREATMENT IN NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: PULTZ M. E. , ARAÚJO K. S. , ARACATI M. F. , OLIVEIRA S. L. , RODRIGUES L. F. , KLINGER B. A. R. , CARLINO-COSTA C. , VIEIRA E. C. , BELO M. A. A.
Published: September 2024

The safety and tolerability of pharmaceuticals, due to the complexity of assessing adverse effects, require the conduction of multiple studies. This necessitates extensive research and clinical trials to confirm the safety and efficacy of medications. This study evaluated the clinical safety of oral Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) treatment in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) through hematological and biochemical assessments. A total of 63 animals (±100g) were reared in 9 tanks (n=7). Following acclimation, the treatments administered were: T0 (control, not treated with SMZ-TMP); T1 and T2 (treated with 30-6 and 120-24 mg of SMZ-TMP/kg b.w., respectively). Seven animals per treatment were sampled at 4, 8, and 12 days post-treatment, with an additional recovery period where animals were fed only commercial feed until day 16 for clinical recovery evaluation. Blood samples were collected for hematological and serum biochemical analysis, as well as somatic organ analysis. The results showed that SMZ-TMP, especially at high doses, caused hematological changes such as increased erythrocyte counts and hemoglobin levels, as well as microcytosis. Treatment with SMZ-TMP/kg modulated the response of fish white blood cells by altering circulating leukocyte levels associated with lymphocyte counts. In addition, it resulted in disorders with reductions in protein and creatinine levels, associated with anorexia and mortality in fish treated with 120-24 mg of SMZ-TMP/kg of bw, demonstrating the toxic effect of overdose treatment. However, further studies should be conducted to determine the clinical safety of different therapeutic protocols involving the use of SMZ-TMP in tilapia.
Directionality in tree ring accumulation of tin (Sn) in three tree species
Authors: Ozturk Pulatoglu Ayse
Published: September 2024

The objective of this study was to determine suitable tree species to monitor and reduce Sn concentrations in the environment of Düzce province in Türkiye. A further goal was to test the hypothesis that, possibly due to air transport, the uptake of Sn in tree rings would show a significant and consistent dependency on compass direction. The timber samples were from the trunks of Tilia tomentosa (linden), Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust), Cedrus atlantica (cedar), Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas fir), and Fraxinus excelsior (European ash), which are commonly used in landscaping in Düzce province. Levels of Sn concentrations in annual rings were determined. Cedrus atlantica and F. excelsior were found to be suitable biomonitors that can be used to monitor changes in annual amounts of Sn contamination. Among the studied tree species, R. pseudoacacia had the highest average values and C. atlantica had the second-highest levels of Sn uptake. However, no consistent dependency on compass direction was found. It follows that rather than depending on the direction of prevailing winds, the uptake of metals to the xylem of trees must be due to direction-independent processes, such as transport via roots and xylem or absorption into leaves and subsequent transport via the phloem.
Green synthesis of platinum nanoparticles using aqueous bark extract of Quercus sp. for potential antioxidant and antimicrobial applications
Authors: Coman Năstaca-Alina , Berta Lavinia , Nicolae-Maranciuc Alexandra , Nicolescu Alexandru , Babotă Mihai , Man Adrian , Chicea Dan , Farczadi Lenard , Jakab-Farkas László , Tanase Corneliu
Published: September 2024

Oak bark, which is commonly used in the wood industry, has by-products often repurposed as fuel. Its extracts are rich in compounds with anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. This study synthesized platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) using aqueous extracts from Quercus dalechampii (QD), Q. frainetto (QF), and Q. petraea (QP). Key factors during nanoparticle formation included reaction time, metal ion concentration, pH, extract-to-metal ion ratio, and temperature. The PtNPs were characterized by dynamic light scattering, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The average diameters were 58.5 ± 7.6 nm for QD-PtNPs, 41.6 ± 5.4 nm for QF-PtNPs, and 41 ± 5.3 nm for QP-PtNPs. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities were also analyzed. The QP-PtNPs had the highest DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power), and CUPRAC (Cupric Reducing Antioxidant Capacity) free radical scavenging activities, while QD-PtNPs excelled in ABTS (2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) scavenging. All PtNPs showed strong antimicrobial properties, particularly against Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Candida krusei, and Candida auris. These findings suggest that Quercus-mediated PtNPs have significant potential for developing treatments against bacterial and fungal infections, with promising applications in medicine.
Q & A: Coding for Immunization Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: September 2024

The season for increased risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in the United States begins in October and continues through March. This means many practices are beginning to immunize infants against RSV for the 2024–2025 season. This article reviews coding for administration of the monoclonal antibody product, nirsevimab (RSV-mAb; brand name Beyfortus). This article answers questions on correct coding for immunization against RSV infection, including the following: What is the diagnosis code for RSV-mAb administration?What codes are reported for the RSV-mAb product?What codes are reported for RSV-mAb administration?How is administration of the 200-mg dose reported?Are evaluation and management (E/M) services reported separately?What are other billing and coding considerations for RSV-mAb?
Coding Hotline
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: September 2024

In this month’s Coding Hotline, questions are answered regarding coding for emergency department observation and underdosing.
You Code It! Answers: Adolescent Weight Loss Due to a Suspected Eating Disorder (Online Exclusive)
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: September 2024

Did you correctly code this month’s You Code It! scenario? Find out here.
THE IMPACT OF THE ETYMOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE CONSTITUENTS OF THE CONCEPT LANGUAGE POLICY ON THE FORMATION OF A CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR
Authors: Anisimova Alla , Dobrushyna Maria
Published: September 2024

The article is dedicated to the study of the semantic features of the constituent lexemes language and policy in the English worldview, which are analysed as components of the concept LANGUAGE POLICY, as well as the peculiarities of their influence on the formation of aconceptual metaphor. It has been established that the word combination language policy is rarely found in general language dictionaries, so it is appropriate to study its lexemes-constituents by their origin in order to find out how their cognitive components interact with each other. 17 and 22 definitions of the lexeme-constituents language and policy have been analysed, respectively. It is noted that the cognitive component a course of action of the lexeme-constituent policy explains the meaning of policy as directed actions on this or that issue. Cognitive components body of words; body of methods of combination of words and used by a nation, people, or race of the lexemes-constituent language explain language as a grouping of words, methods of their combination used by people. It has been established that the expediency of such an analysis consists in a detailed study of the verbalizers of the nominative field of the concept LANGUAGE POLICY. This requires a comprehensive analysis of the concept, taking into account qualitative and quantitative studies. Several conceptual metaphors are identified such as ECOLOGY, LANGUAGE PLANNING IS AN ORGAN, LANGUAGE IS STATUS, LANGUAGE IS FIGHT,MULTILINGUALISM IS MOSAIC, MULTILINGUALISM IS CONSTELLATION and LANGUAGE IS A FLOWER.It was noted that the etymological analysis of the combination of lexemes-constituents narrowed the meaning of lexemes in such a combination, which affected the LANGUAGE POLICY conceptual metaphor.
SOME PECULIARITIES OF THE INTERNET ABBREVIATIONS FORMATION
Authors: Budilova Olexandra , Volkova Maryna
Published: September 2024

Nowadays many shortenings which can be found in different spheres of life and they are predictable as a result of scientific, international integration processes in economics development. As a result the problem of new realia naming appears. Most of such names in Englishappear on the bases of word combinations or complex words that give a chance to reflect necessary features of this or that notion in its full meaning and accuracy. To simplify these long words and word combinations abbreviation as one of the ways of shortening is used. Sometimes a term is shortened to only one main component, sometimes abbreviations and other types of shortening can be used.The aim of the article is to show Internet abbreviations as one of the most popular type of shortenings in English and to dwell upon such questions as what information is fixed by Internet abbreviations, what are the ways of their introduction into the text, what main functionsthey have, and how abbreviations of such a type are built up.
ЛЕКСИКОГРАФІЧНЕ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕННЯ КОНЦЕПТУ СМІХ В АНГЛІЙСЬКІЙ МОВІ
Authors: Panchenko Olena , Solovyov Albert
Published: September 2024

У статті в загальному вигляді ставиться проблема вербалізації актуального концепту СМІХ в англійській мовній культурі. Ця проблема є актуальною для сучасного мовознавства, оскільки концепти в тій чи тій культурі є багатим джерелом знань про країни, зокрема англомовні. Постає потреба порівняння вербалізації типових концептів у різних мовах, у чому може допомогти лексикографічний, зокрема етимологічний аналіз. Актуальність дослідження зумовлена зростаючим інтересом до англомовнихконцептів, який породжує цікавість до засобів їхньої вербалізації з урахуванням мовних та позамовних особливостей. Метою статті є аналіз становлення мовної репрезентації концепту СМІХ, тому важливим є завдання простежити історію номенклатури відповідного йому дієслова. Етимологічні дані можуть знайти нове застосування завдяки тому, що зіставлення походження слова в різних мовах дає змогу простежити процеси оформлення різних аспектів цього концептуального змісту. Цей концепт являє собоюрухливу галузь, що формувалася протягом багатьох століть, як показують етимологічні словники. Протягом цього часу зберігся алгоритм збагачення – звуконаслідування. Індоєвропейську основу *klak-, розвиток якої в англійській мові дав дієслово laugh,можемо знайти в словах «кликати» і, можливо, «клекот», тобто в одиницях, змістовий зміст яких відображає звуконаслідування (клікот) або прагнення привернути увагу (кликати). В різних мовах та сама мовна одиниця почала означати різні елементиневербального міжособистісного спілкування. Проаналізовані деякі риси концепту СМІХ показують, якими шляхами розвиваються мовні концепти. Концепт СМІХ знаходить своє призначення майже в кожній сфері життя. Він може виражатися різними формами та способами і став невіддільною частиною життя в англомовній культурі.
Manifestações contratransferenciais e manejo psicofarmacológico no primeiro atendimento de idosos em um ambulatório de psiquiatria geriátrica
Authors: Rorig de Azevedo Arthur , Noschang Vieira Bacchi Guilherme , Belon Albuquerque Larissa , Mosele Guidi Marina , Vizentini Mendes Mateus , Marques da Rosa Pedro , Chagas Diefenthaeler Edgar , Sgnaolin Vanessa , Cataldo Neto Alfredo
Published: September 2024

Objetivos: o presente estudo objetivou avaliar as manifestações contratransferenciais e suas implicações com medidas de manejo psicofarmacológico no primeiro atendimento de pacientes idosos em um ambulatório de psiquiatria de um hospital terciário.
Métodos: pacientes idosos foram atendidos por médicos concluindo especialização em psiquiatria, com supervisão presencial de preceptores psiquiatras e psicanalistas do serviço. Após a consulta, os médicos selecionados preencheram a Escala para Avaliação de Contratransferência (EACT). Os resultados foram posteriormente relacionados com dados dos examinadores e pacientes, bem como com os ajustes medicamentosos realizados na primeira consulta.
Resultados: foi encontrada associação clinicamente significativa entre condutas psicofarmacológicas e dados sociodemográficos dos pacientes e avaliadores quando associadas às manifestações contratransferenciais, representadas pelos escores de aproximação (R²=51.8%), afastamento (R²=55.3%) e indiferença (R²=53.30%). Escores de aproximação contratransferencial se associaram positivamente à suspensão de psicofármacos (p=0,001) e negativamente à suspensão de hipnóticos (p=0,020), redução da dose de hipnóticos (p=0,000), troca entre hipnóticos (p=0,015) e introdução de anticonvulsivantes (p=0,002). Escores de afastamento contratransferencial se associaram positivamente as variáveis de suspensão de hipnóticos (p=0,011), redução da dose de hipnóticos (p=0,000), troca anticonvulsivantes (p=0,006), ao passo que o número de ajustes medicamentosos (p=0,026) se associou de maneira negativa. Escores contratransferenciais de indiferença também se associaram negativamente com o número de ajustes medicamentosos (p=0,047).
Conclusão: desta forma, evidenciamos a importância da compreensão das manifestações contratransferenciais como uma ferramenta dentro da prática clínica e na qualidade dos atendimentos.
Model for Multimodal Assessments (Action-Based Assessment) in Vocational Education with Examples
Authors: Vasilev Iliyan
Published: September 2024

The Activity-Based Assessment (ABA) model in technical vocational education focuses on assessing available practical skills, skills for flexible integration of technology, and the promotion of active research and application of knowledge in real-world settings. Using this model, technical vocational education programs can effectively assess students for the workforce by emphasizing on practical skills and the acquisition of adaptive transferable skills applicable to a greater number of occupations within a given sector. Not only teaching and learning should have an active character, but also the evaluation itself, in which the student participates through self-reflection and self-evaluation in his personal evaluation, active research and application of knowledge.
Didactic Resources for Counting Rectangular Trapezoids
Authors: Chehlarova Neda
Published: September 2024

Didactic resources for counting rectangular trapezoids are presented. Examples of tasks for counting rectangular trapezoids, the made and printed 3D auxiliary models for them are given. Variants for using manipulatives made of EVA material to help mathematics education are considered. The resources are suitable for use in mathematics, information technology and computer modeling classes, when working in STEM centers. They are also useful for setting and solving the tasks under consideration by people with visual impairments.
On the Total Perimeter of Pairwise Disjoint Convex Bodies
Authors: Akopyan Arseniy , Glazyrin Alexey
Published: September 2024

In this note we introduce a pseudometric on closed convex planar curves based on distances between normal lines and show its basic properties. Then we use this pseudometric to give a shorter proof of the theorem by Pinchasi that the sum of perimeters of 𝑘 convex planar bodies with disjoint interiors contained in a convex body of perimeter 𝑝 and diameter 𝑑 is not greater than 𝑝 + 2(𝑘 − 1)𝑑.
Augustine’s Early Thought on the Redemptive Function of Divine Judgment, by Bart Van Egmond
Authors: Helleman Wendy Elgersma
Published: September 2024

Augustine’s Early Thought on the Redemptive Function of Divine Judgment, by Bart Van Egmond. Oxford Early Christian Studies, Gillian Clark and Andrew Louth, general editors. Oxford University Press, 2018. 304pp. Hb. $130.00. ISBN-13: 9780198834922. Also available as an Ebook and through Oxford Scholarship Online.
Religion, Spirituality and Secularity Among Millennials: The Generation Shaping American and Canadian Trends, by Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme
Authors: Tyler Robertson James
Published: September 2024

Religion, Spirituality and Secularity Among Millennials: The Generation Shaping American and Canadian Trends, by Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme. Routledge. Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Religion, 2023. 192pp., 26 B/W illustrations. Hb. US$144 ISBN-13: 9781032106021; Pb. US$39.99, ISBN-13: 9781032109213.
John Among the Apocalypses: Jewish Apocalyptic Tradition and the “Apocalyptic” Gospel, by Benjamin E. Reynolds
Authors: Scott Daniel
Published: September 2024

John Among the Apocalypses: Jewish Apocalyptic Tradition and the “Apocalyptic” Gospel, by Benjamin E. Reynolds. Oxford University Press, 2020. 254pp. Hb, USD$100. ISBN–13: 9780198784241.
Influence of ultraviolet-C irradiation treatment on quality and shelf life of mung bean sprouts during storage
Authors: Tripathi Abhinav , Meena Rekha , Sobhanan Anusree , Koley Tanmay Kumar , Meghwal Murlidhar , Maria Giuffrè Angelo
Published: September 2024

This research analyzed the impact of exposing mung bean sprouts to ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation for different periods (2, 5, and 10 min). Treated sprouts were preserved at 5°C and 85-95% relative humidity for 6 days. Irradiation for 10 min effectively reduced fresh weight loss, electrolyte leakage, and microbial count and maintained the firmness of sprouts. It also positively influenced the bioactive components, including antioxidants, total phenols, and protein, potentially providing health benefits to consumers. In addition, prolonged UV-C exposure for 10 min leads to oxidative stress, marked by a rise in malondialdehyde, proline, and hydrogen peroxide content. These compounds assist in stress reduction and preserve secondary metabolites. This research implies that postharvest 10 min UV-C irradiation offers a potential approach to uphold quality while maximizing the nutritional value of mung bean sprouts.
Effect of ozone, hydrogen peroxide, and chlorine solution in reduction of chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin residues from cauliflower
Authors: Amjad Adnan , Khalid Saeed Muhammad , Rizwan Amjad Muhammad , Hameed Aneela , Nawaz Haq , Ullah Najeeb , Sarwar Abid , Aziz Tariq , Zahra Nureen , S. Alamri Abdulhakeem , Alsanie Walaa F. , Alhomrani Majid
Published: September 2024

The extensive utilization of chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin in agriculture raises concerns regarding the accumulation of pesticide residues in human food, posing a threat to human health. This study aimed to investigate the effect of ozonation on cauliflower to decrease the level of pesticides. Cypermethrin and organophosphate chlorpyrifos were applied to cauliflower at specific doses. High-performance liquid chromatographic techniques were employed to detect pesticide residues in cauliflower. The effects of common oxidizers (hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, and ozone) on the reduction of pesticide residues were investigated. Solutions of hydrogen peroxide (10 and 100 ppm), chlorine (10 and 100 ppm), and ozone (10 and 100 ppm) were prepared, and the cauliflower sample was immersed for 20 min. The immersion in 10 ppm hydrogen peroxide solution reduced chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin by 68 and 65%, respectively. Meanwhile, at 100 ppm hydrogen peroxide solution, the reduction rates of chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin residues were 72 and 75%, respectively. Immersion in ozone solution at 10 ppm concentration reduced chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin by 58 and 57%, respectively. At 100 ppm ozone, chlorpyrifos was reduced up to 64%, and cypermethrin reduction was 74%. Chlorine immersion at 10 ppm reduced chlorpyrifos residues by 68% and cypermethrin residues by 81%, while a 100 ppm chlorine solution reduced chlorpyrifos residues by 100% and cypermethrin residues by 84%. From these results, it was concluded that chlorine was the most effective of all the cleaning solutions to remove pesticides from vegetables.
Role of bacterial exopolysaccharides in edible films for food safety and sustainability. Current trends and future perspectives
Authors: Aziz Tariq , Li Zhihui , Naseeb Jasra , Sarwar Abid , Zhao Liqing , Lin Lin , Al Asmari Fahad
Published: September 2024

Bacterial biopolymers are changing the concepts in the food industry as customer demands the addition of no artificial additives and want products “Clean labelled.” Exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by some bacterial strains are the best replacements for these artificial additives. The monomeric composition, quality, quantity, structure, molecular weight, and charge on these bioparticles decide the qualities, that is, rheology, texture, shelf life, and physiochemical properties of the product. Exopolysaccharides are the best biothickeners and are being widely used in the food industry. They are widely used as coatings and edible films in food substances, especially fruits and vegetables. These consist of substances that are Generally Recognized as Safe. These coatings and edible films promise improved shelf life and better nutritional properties and act as a protective barrier for food items. Bacterial EPS are widely used in edible films, yogurt-like and plant-based beverages, the meat industry, and fermented low-fat meat, sourdoughs, and low-fat cheese. It interacts with other components and improves the texture, stabilization, viscosity, and mouthfeel of end products. The structural and functional properties of these substances still need to be explored. The main objective of this review is to focus on the importance of EPS produced by various strains, its structure and uses as edible coatings and films, functionality, and applications in various food products. Overall, the future of bacterial EPS in the food industry appears promising, with avenues for innovation and application across multiple facets of food production, including texture modification, nutritional enhancement, and sustainability.
Conflict-Prone Time Frame Nominations in Business Discourse: Linguistic Expert Approach
Authors: Ivanenko Galina
Published: September 2024

The practice of conducting linguistic examinations on documentary disputes reveals the urgency of the issue connected with interpretation of time frames nominations by the parties. Time frame nominations starting from ... to ..., through ..., from ... to ..., and similar word combinations have a conflict potential, which is explained by their polyinterpretability. The article is devoted to the description of particular temporal meanings and identification of semantic regularity in the functioning of these word combinations. The research was carried out employing the information from lexicographic sources, the National Corpus of the Russian Language, and the author’s practice of linguistic expertise. The lexicographic description of prepositions involved in the formation of temporal structures was analyzed. Turning to the data from the National Corpus of the Russian Language made it possible to identify two opposite types of functionally actual precise meanings of the studied temporal structures: time frame nomination with the right boundary included in it; and the one not included. The regularity and conditions for the formation of these meanings have been established. Significant factors that influence the realization of one of the meanings within the distinguished antinomy include the semantic signs of the structure components: “pointiness” or “extension” of the object that denotes the right boundary of the time frame, as well as the duration or extension of the process within the time frames. The dominant meaning of the model under study was determined: the structure from ... to ... and the corresponding semantic model with the right boundary included in the time frame nomination. To demonstrate specific expert situations, cases are presented, in which the subject of dispute was the interpretation of constructions indicating the time frames of legally significant processes. Recommendations are given for eliminating ambiguity in time period nominations in documentary texts.
Automatic Frame Analysis for the Evaluation of Text Influence
Authors: Kotov Artemy
Published: September 2024

The research paper focuses on the mechanism of semantic parser for automatic text analysis and represents some results of analyzing news with a total volume of 2.2 million clauses. This mechanism models the processes of text comprehension and in this paper it is applied to the evaluation of the text influence on the reader. The parser constructs a semantic representation of the text and maps the meaning of each clause to a particular frame belonging either to the set of 300 emotional or to the set of 4500 rational frames. Comparing the frames of pro-state (federal) and blocked sources in Russia, the authors show that the most frequent frames in federal news represent an interactive dialog between the media and the speaker (note, add, recall, etc.), while the most frequent frames in blocked news introduce the speaker’s utterance that has become known to the news agencies (report, write, say, etc.). This reflects the remoteness of the editors of blocked news from Russian speakers. The federal media more often report about funny or unexpected purchases, as well as about how federal employees rescue people, and this agenda should make a positive impression. The blocked media, on the other hand, are more likely to mention court sentencing and death, which should have a negative impact. The natural-language inference constructed via frame combinations is shown to enable the recognition of emotional situations in derived meanings that are not explicitly expressed in the text and, thus, it allows to analyze automatically more compound mechanisms of manipulation.
Social Network Bots in Natural Communication: Problems of Diagnostics
Authors: Ionova Svetlana , Makhaeva Elizaveta
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the issue of automated devices presence in natural dialogue as new, robotic participants of modern public communication. The possibility of studying speech communication employing bots on the basis of the methodology of the theory of linguistic personality is considered. Within the specified communicative conditions it is proposed to use the term social network bot – i.e. automated software connected to the platform, which is used by bots to interact with real users. There are difficulties in identifying a robotic user in terms of its similarity to man and its imitation of natural human speech. The ways of creating conflict-prone content by robotic users are identified. A set of linguistic features, applicable to characterizing a hypothetical social network bot, is proposed. The analysis of bot personotexts has allowed to establish specific traits of social network bots’ accounts, organization of their text messages, their communicative actions, regularly used language means. It proves the possibility of establishing stable, regular, superpersonal features that allow to diagnose the traits of artificial bot-communication. The conclusion is drawn on the impossibility to study the signs of speech communication of social network bots as opposed to the human factor in the language, because it is the features of natural human speech that are modelled and simulated by modern software devices.
Promoção da saúde de motoristas de caminhão de longa distância e suas famílias
Authors: Lise Fernanda , Schwartz Eda
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: descrever o desenvolvimento de uma Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação em Saúde para o cuidado da saúde dos motoristas de caminhão de longa distância e de suas famílias. Métodos: trata-se de uma descrição do desenvolvimento de uma Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação, realizada no período de maio a setembro de 2023, seguindo a Sistematização da Experiência, em cinco etapas 1) ponto de partida, 2) perguntas iniciais, 3) recuperação do processo vivido, 4) reflexão de fundo e 5) pontos de chegada Resultados: a Tecnologia denominada Equilíbrio trabalho-família, disponibilizada eletronicamente, apresenta recursos para o a atenção à saúde de motoristas de caminhão de longa distância, ancorada em estudos sobre a saúde dos motoristas de caminhão de longa distância; Notas Organização Internacional do Trabalho; Plano de Ações Estratégicas para o Enfrentamento das Doenças Crônicas e Agravos Não Transmissíveis no Brasil, 2021-2030, e declaração da Associação Internacional de Enfermagem de famílias. Considerações Finais: o aprimoramento teórico da enfermagem tem potencial para melhorar a atenção à saúde dos motoristas de caminhão de longa distância, prevenir Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis e promover o equilíbrio trabalho-vida para o alcance das metas da Agenda 2030.
Educational video for adherence to vaginal pessary in pelvic organ prolapse treatment
Authors: Bezerra Karine de Castro , Gomes Maria Luziene de Sousa , Silva Roger Rodrigues da , Saboia Dayana Maia , Vasconcelos Neto José Ananias , Vasconcelos Camila Moreira Teixeira , Oriá Mônica Oliveira Batista
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to construct and assess an educational video to promote the adherence of women with pelvic organ prolapse to vaginal pessary use. Methods: this is a methodological study, with a longitudinal design and quantitative analysis. The pre-production (synopsis, argument, script, storyboard), production and post-production stages were covered. Content and technical assessments were carried out by judges from the health and communication areas, respectively, and appearance assessment by the target audience. Results: the video was the first to be developed on the topic on the national scene, considered assessed from the point of view of appearance and content, presenting an overall Content Validity Index of 0.99 and a level of agreement among judges of 91.1% to 100%. Assessment by the target audience reached a percentage of 96% to 100%. Conclusions: the educational video is an instrument capable of promoting adherence to pessary in women indicated for this therapeutic approach.
Giving new meaning to the impact of touch in Shantala massage: mothers’ perceptions of maternal and child well-being
Authors: Souza Danton Matheus de , Sangali Letícia , Ferreira Fernanda Marçal , Ghandour Samia Ahmad , Silva Isabelle Cristina Nogueira da , Rossato Lisabelle Mariano
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to understand maternal perceptions of maternal and child well-being based on Shantala massage and discuss its association with the third Sustainable Development Goal. Methods: a descriptive-exploratory study in the light of Symbolic Interactionism. Eight women, mothers of infants, participated in five online meetings to teach Shantala massage, collected in focus groups, between November and December 2021. The data was subjected to thematic content analysis and lexical analysis with IRAMUTEQ®. Results: two categories emerged, 1) Maternal perceptions of Shantala massage and its promotion of child well-being and 2) Maternal perceptions of Shantala massage and its impact on their well-being, interconnected with subcategories. Final Considerations: Shantala massage promoted mutual impacts on maternal and child well-being, working together to achieve the third Sustainable Development Goal.
Tithonia diversifolia potential for forage production: selection of accessions occurring in Cerrado and Atlantic Forest Biomes in Brazil
Authors: Soares N.O. , Lazo J.A. , Donato L.M.S. , Ferreira E.A. , Menezes G.L.P. , Souza R.F. , Oliveira V.A.V. , Azevedo A.M. , Santos L.D.T.
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Tithonia diversifolia (Mexican sunflower) is an invasive shrub of tropical and subtropical regions of the world, however, it has characteristics favorable to its use as an alternative forage source. The species' potential for use in animal feeding motivates us to evaluate your characteristics and productivity of T. diversifolia accessions from regions in the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest for cultivation as forage. T. diversifolia accessions were cultivated in the field and evaluated throughout the year in four seasons/cuts. The accessions showed high daily forage accumulation and crude protein content between 13.2 and 18.3%, with fiber content without limitation to animal consumption and digestibility. The photosynthetic rate and the efficiency of water use showed no variation between genotypes of T. diversifolia. The MC, DIA, PM, NL, and SRS accessions are indicated for use as forage, as they have higher production, protein, growth, and good chemical-bromatological characteristics.
Evaluation of Nerium oleander extracts against Pachycondyla sennaarensis (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) adults
Authors: Al-Ansi A. , Dhafer H. Al , Al-Tamimi J. , Murshed M.
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT The Samsum (black) ant, Pachycondyla sennaarensis (Formicidae; Hymenoptera) is widely distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa, and it is also the most common species of the family in southern Arabia. Samsum ant is very invasive and economically damaging and has become a big problem in Saudi Arabia and other distribution countries due to their aggressive nature, severe stings, and harm to agriculture, natural ecosystems, and human health. The physicochemical properties and varied effects against insect pests make plant extracts a potential alternative in the development of pesticides. In this study, the Nerium oleander leaves extract toxicity effects against P. sennaarensis adults. Exposure of P. sennaarensis adult to the oleander leaf extracts produced 96.7% mortality in the insecticidal bioassay, especially at 40% concentration. The mortality % ranged from 3.3-96.7% after 48hrs. The mortality percentage of the Samsum ant adults decreased by increasing exposure periods. The mortality % was highly negatively correlated with exposure times (R= - 0.80 to - 0.94; P = 0001) at 40 to 10% concentrations, respectively. The overall results of the current study suggest that the leaf extract of N. oleander may possess potential insecticidal properties, which could potentially be employed in pest management. The GC-MS investigation uncovered that N. oleander leaf extracts numerous bioactive compounds associated with plant secondary metabolites with their retention time (RT), and peak area %. We conclude that the N. oleander leaf extracts have the potential to be useful in managing insect pests, particularly Samsum ants, but that they must be handled and applied with extreme caution.
Quality of intact or cut carcasses from broilers produced in the Amazon and subjected to different conservation methods
Authors: Santos J.M.M. , Coelho K.W.S.A. , Maquiné L.C. , Guimarães C.C. , Chaves F.A.L. , Silva Junior J.L. , Mendonça M.A.F. , Rufino J.P.F. , Porto S.M.A. , Costa Neto P.Q.
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the impact of various conservation methods on water uptake, nutritional, and microbiological content in intact or cut carcasses from broiler managed to Amazon environmental conditions. The experiment involved 48 carcasses, employing a randomized block design with a factorial scheme (2x3) based on carcass processing (intact or cut) and conservation methods (freezing, on ice, or chilling). Chilled storage led to significantly higher (p<0.05) water uptake, particularly in the short term, without adversely affecting nutritional content. Freezing yielded lower (p<0.05) water uptake, with greater (p<0.05) nutritional content, while on-ice storage exhibited satisfactory nutritional content but higher microbiological contamination. Cut carcasses displayed higher (p<0.05) short-term water uptake without detrimental effects (p<0.05) on nutrition and microbiology. Conversely, intact carcasses exhibited lower (p<0.05) water uptake in the short and long term, slightly diminished (p<0.05) nutritional content, and increased (p<0.05) microbiological contamination.
A comparison of the dry matter yield and nutritional value of different corn hybrids for silage production
Authors: Neumann M. , Baldissera E. , Horst E.H. , Cristo F.B. , Gomes R.R. , Giacomet J.A.A. , Ienke L.A. , Rosa E.S.B. , Ferreira B.P.
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the forage yield and nutritional value of eight corn hybrids for silage production: P3565 PWU (Pioneer®), CERES 310, CERES 312, CERES 405, CERES 412 (Nova Ceres Sementes®), 2A521 PW, 2B533 PW and FS620 PWU (Forseed®), with 4 repetitions each. The plants were harvested at the dough grain phenological stage (R4). Hybrid CERES 312 showed higher dry biomass production, however, with no significant difference from CERES 310 (30,919 and 27,662kg ha-1, respectively), and higher grain yield (14,365 kg ha-1). The participation of stem and leaves of hybrid CERES 405 was higher than the other hybrids (22.3% and 20.2%). Hybrid CERES 405 presented higher CP content (8.38%) however, it did not differ from CERES 310, CERES 312 and 2B533 PW. The 2B533 PW hybrid had lower LDA content (2.94%). Hybrids P3565 PWU and 2B533 PWU presented higher values of NEl (1.511 and 1.499 Mcal kg DM-1, respectively) and the hybrid CERES 312 presented lower value (1.412 Mcal kg DM-1). Differences in the participation of plant components were inconsistent on the nutrients obtained, proving that structural and nutritional evaluations of corn hybrids should be complementary.
Anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning in calves - case report
Authors: Almeida R.A.T. , Schunk Y. S. , Moraes T. M. A. , Moreira Júnior C. A. , Alves S. R. , Boeloni J. N. , Almeida M. T. C. , Rego R.O.
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT The aim was to report two cases of accidental Brodifacum poisoning in calves on a dairy farm. The animals presented a variable clinical picture of bleeding disorders with melena, epistaxis, orthopneic position, severe dyspnea, productive cough, coarse lung crackles, and expiratory groans. The male died, the female was euthanized, and both were sent for necropsy. The anatomopathological findings revealed a predominantly bleeding diathesis in the animals. During the investigation, blood serum, liver and kidney samples were collected for toxicologic measurement, which revealed concentrations of coumarin derivatives < 0.100µg/kg in all samples. The combination of history, clinical-pathologic findings, and toxicologic results confirmed the diagnosis.
BIOLOGIA REPRODUTIVA DE COTESIA FLAVIPES (CAMERON) (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE). IV. DISCRIMINAÇÃO ENTRE LAGARTAS PARASITADAS E NÃO PARASITADAS DE DIATRAEA SACCHARALIS FABRICIUS (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE), TEMPO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO E RAZÃO SEXUAL DOS PARASITÓIDES
Authors: Campos-Farinha A.E. de C. , Chaud-Netto J. , Gobbi N.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Lagartas de 5o ínstar de Diatraea saccharalis Fabricius não parasitadas, recém-parasitadas e parasitadas 24, 48 e 72 horas após o primeiro parasitismo por Cotesia flavipes (Cameron) foram oferecidas a fêmeas fecundadas deste endoparasitóide que não haviam ovipositado anteriormente, com o objetivo de avaliar se estas discriminam entre lagartas parasitadas e não parasitadas. À primeira vista, as fêmeas de C. flavipes discriminam hospedeiros parasitados até 24 horas após o parasitismo. No entanto, a análise da razão sexual da prole originada de lagartas superparasitadas indicou que as fêmeas depositaram mais ovos que deram origem a machos, o que sugere a habilidade desta espécie em identificar hospedeiros anteriormente parasitados por fêmeas intraespecíficas, até mesmo alguns dias após o primeiro parasitismo. Não houve diferença significativa no número médio de ovos/hospedeiro, considerando as lagartas parasitadas somente uma vez e lagartas superparasitadas. Os tempos de desenvolvimento dos parasitóides que emergiram de lagartas desses dois grupos experimentais também não diferiram entre si. A viabilidade dos parasitóides que se desenvolveram em lagartas superparasitadas foi menor do que a registrada para os parasitóides que emergiram de hospedeiros parasitados apenas uma vez.
Goupia glabra does not recover its timber stock after a 35-year logging cycle in the Brazilian Amazon: evidence from long-term multi-area monitoring
Authors: VIEIRA Sabrina Benmuyal , RUSCHEL Ademir Roberto , FERREIRA Joice Nunes , MAZZEI Lucas José de Freitas , SOUZA Cintia Rodrigues de , EMMERT Fabiano , NASCIMENTO Rodrigo Geroni Mendes
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Single-rule management is often adopted for various tropical forest timber species due to limited knowledge on species-specific growth and the relationship between logging intensity and recovery time. This study provides information to support sustainable management of Goupia glabra by simulating its wood stock recovery over a 35-year period following logging using data from six areas in the Brazilian Amazon. Monitoring periods after the first harvest cycle varyed from 16 to 29 years, and logging intensity from 0.000 to 0.696 m² ha-1. Tree density of G. glabra varied from 0 to 22 trees ha-1 and dominance from 0.00 to 7.39 m² ha-¹. Frequency of tree diameters was almost evenly distributed across diameter classes, slightly higher in the first (20-30 cm) class. These parameters generated estimations of recovery rate from 12 to 85%, showing that 35 years is insufficient for trees with DBH ≥ 20 cm in all study areas to grow and replace the stock of trees with DBH ≥ 50 cm harvested during the first cycle. Minimum recovery periods from 48 to 83 years were estimated to guarantee the recovery of the wood stock in the study areas. These findings reinforce the need to adapt management rules according to the population dynamics of each timber species and each logging area, and suggest the need for changes in the current legal requirements that define forest management in the Amazon.
First report of predation of a smooth-fronted caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) by a Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis)
Authors: FRANCO Diogo de Lima , COELHO André Giovanni de Almeida , SILVA Anselmo José da
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Lontra longicaudis is a semi-aquatic predator which mainly feeds on fish and crustaceans, but which can opportunistically predate mammals, birds, and reptiles. In the Amazon, this species is sympatric with Paleosuchus trigonatus, one of the smallest species of crocodilians, whose possible means of defense is a very rigid skin, which causes adults to have few predators. Here we report the first documented case of predation of P. trigonatus by L. longicaudis.
Cuidados de enfermagem ao paciente adulto com drenagem torácica: uma revisão de escopo
Authors: Silva Elisiane Goveia da , Araujo Bárbara Rodrigues , Borges Raphaela de Matos , Vieira Tainara Wink , Paula Cristiane Cardoso de , Caregnato Rita Catalina Aquino
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Mapear os cuidados de enfermagem recomendados aos pacientes adultos submetidos à drenagem torácica. Método: Revisão de escopo. Incluíram-se estudos em português, inglês e espanhol, sem recorte temporal, que responderam à questão de pesquisa: quais são os cuidados de enfermagem indicados aos pacientes adultos com drenagem torácica internados em terapia intensiva? Seleção nas bases de dados MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase/Elsevier, Web of Science/Clarivate, Scopus/Elsevier, CINAHL/Ebsco e LILACS/BVS. Não foram incluídos dados de literatura cinzenta. Resultados: Dos 973 artigos identificados, selecionaram-se 21. Os cuidados mais citados incluíram: preencher frasco coletor com água destilada ou solução fisiológica deixando extremidade distal da haste submersa 1,5 a 2,5 centímetros; monitorização sinais vitais; manejo da dor; e posicionamento adequado do sistema. Observaram-se divergências na indicação de clampeamento do sistema e na ordenha do dreno/sistema de drenagem. Conclusão: Mapeados 60 cuidados de enfermagem, sendo 13 no momento pré-inserção do dreno, nove durante a inserção e 38 após a inserção do dreno de tórax.
Desafios e lições da pandemia de COVID-19 para a Vigilância em Saúde no Brasil: reflexões sobre tecnologias, modelos e organização do sistema
Authors: Henriques Claudio Maierovitch Pessanha , Moura Noely Fabiana Oliveira de , Souza Priscila Bochi de
Published: September 2024

RESUMO A vigilância em saúde, como vigilância de agravos e doenças, tem um escopo bastante amplo. Discutimos aqui a face mais conhecida, que é a vigilância de doenças transmissíveis, e assumimos como mote a pandemia causada pelo vírus SARS-CoV-2. No desenvolvimento do texto, a abordagem se amplia para uma reflexão sobre tecnologias, modelo e organização do sistema. A mais grave epidemia de nossa época, classificada como pandemia por atingir simultaneamente todo o planeta, tem obrigado a reflexões que envolvem múltiplos campos do conhecimento. O sofrimento decorrente deve inibir a tentação de associá-la a qualquer imagem positiva, ainda que tenha havido oportunidade para aprender e, em algumas circunstâncias, testemunhar a capacidade humana de agir solidariamente. Poucas coisas são tão didáticas como tragédias e erros. Cabe explorá-los cuidadosamente e extrair a necessária retroalimentação para corrigir rumos da atuação em saúde. Neste texto, tratamos das condições que levaram a vigilância em saúde no Brasil a falhar fragorosamente em sua missão perante a emergência desencadeada pela doença do novo coronavírus 2019 e levantamos pontos que merecem atenção em uma reestruturação do sistema de vigilância em saúde.
Literature and the Formation of Brazilian Portuguese: A Historiographic Metafiction of Linguistic Contacts
Authors: Silva Jacson Baldoino , Araújo Silvana Silva de Farias , Santiago Huda da Silva
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Studies and discussions about the contacts between peoples and languages in Brazil have often been the subject of study in linguistics, especially Contact sociolinguistics, and History. However, by taking literary texts as a way of glimpsing the past, albeit through the eyes of fiction, literature has a lot to contribute to how we see the past, especially because of historiographic metafiction that is interested in gaps in official historiography, (re)presenting historical events and/or facts, but through the eyes of characters who have been marginalized. Bearing this in mind, this article proposes an analysis of the novel Um defeito de cor, by the author from Minas Gerais, Ana Maria Gonçalves (2021), to illustrate how literary writing can contribute to understanding the forms of interaction that have shaped Brazilian society, giving rise to “Brazil” and, especially, to “Brazilian Portuguese.”