bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder and Seed Oil on Insect Pests of Stored Maize and Cowpea
Authors:   Department of Crop Science, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State., E. U. Rivers, , I. O. Udo, ,   Department of Crop Science, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Published: April 2024

The leaf powder of Moringa oleifera was applied as direct admixture at 5g, 10g and 15g while the seed oil was applied at 5ml and 10ml to 100g each of Maize and Cowpea grains respectively, while the control was without insecticide application to test for insect mortality., progeny development and damage caused on stored maize and cowpea (Sitophilus zeamais and Callosobruchus maculatus). The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) and results obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) while means were separated using the Least Significant Difference (LSD). The result showed significantly (P<0.05) progeny reduction of adult Sitophilus zeamais and Callosobruchus maculatus using Moringa oleifera leaf powder at different concentration 0, 5g (23.90, 28.62), 10g and 15g respectively. Control (0) recorded the highest number 68.51 in Callosobruchus maculatus, and 56.85 in Sitophilus zeamais. Mortality test result showed that moringa leaf powder significantly(P<0.05) increased the mortality of adult S. zeamais and C. maculatus with increase in concentration after 96 hours of exposure while moringa seed oil offered 100% mortality after 24 hours of exposure. Germination of maize and cowpea was not affected after treatment with moringa leaf powder and seed oil. Contact toxicity result showed significant adult mortality of S. zeamais and C. maculatus on filter paper with 15% mortality in C. maculatus and 10% in S. zeamais. Damage was significantly reduced in treated grains compared with the untreated control. Moringa seed oil was more toxic to S. zeamais and C. maculatus compared to moringa leaf powder and the untreated control. The protective effect of moringa seed oil against S. zeamais and C. maculatus comes principally through oviposition suppression and reduced or complete inhibition of adult emergence, consequently reducing or eradicating infestation risk, damage and loss of maize and cowpea grains in storage. While the use of plant essential oils against storage insect pest is being advocated, the availability, affordability and the tendency of tainting protected grains should be considered.
Construction of a Composite Indicator for Debt Sustainability Analysis
Authors: Kumar Purnendu , Thekkedath Rahul , Ram Meena Nanu
Published: April 2024

The size of fiscal deficits and sustainability of public debt levels remain a key macroeconomic policy problem in all emerging economies following the global financial crisis of 2008-09. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic poses a considerable challenge to fiscal sustainability in developed and developing countries. Although the sustainability of public finances has been discussed for more than a century and studies have proposed several methods to define and assess debt sustainability, it remains an imprecise concept. This study proposes a new framework for public debt sustainability analysis by constructing a composite indicator, that is, a debt sustainability index. We emphasise the need for an explicit conceptual framework for constructing a composite index and usefulness of multivariate statistical analysis prior to the aggregation of individual indicators. The proposed approach can be used to analyse the debt sustainability of state governments (sub-nationals) in India.
Understanding the Legal and Financial Structure of Environmental Policy and the Role of Local Governments
Authors:   Korea Public Choice Association, Oh Kyungsoo
Published: April 2024

To respond more efficiently to environmental issues of high policy importance recently, the current legal authority and financial structure between the central government and local governments in Korea are examined and institutional problems are derived. This study emphasizes the role of local governments and the need to secure their own financial resources by analyzing the legal and financial structure between the central and local governments, not just reviewing the regional nature of environmental issues dealt with by previous studies.
Aquicultura no estado do Piauí: produção e relevância econômica
Authors: Botelho Keusilene Barbosa , Brabo Marcos Ferreira , Brito Carla Suzi Freire de , Barbosa José Milton , Silva Josenildo de Sousa e
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo descrever o panorama da aquicultura no Piauí, evidenciando os territórios de desenvolvimento e sugerindo ações para desenvolvimento da atividade no estado. Utilizou-se dados secundários do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), da Associação Brasileira da Piscicultura (Peixe-BR) e da Associação de Criadores de Camarão do Piauí (ACCP), que foram confrontados com estudos técnico-científicos acerca da atividade. Em 2019, o Piauí produziu 13,8 mil t de pescado de origem aquícola, em um total de 4.664 empreendimentos. Dos 12 territórios de desenvolvimento (TD) do Estado, o TD Entre Rios foi o que apresentou a maior produção, com 3.703 t, principalmente em função da elevada disponibilidade hídrica e da logística privilegiada em relação ao principal mercado consumidor, a região metropolitana de Teresina. Em termos de valor da produção, o TD Planície Litorânea assumiu papel de destaque, com 47,4 milhões BRL, visto que concentra as iniciativas de carcinicultura marinha do Estado. A maioria dos empreendimentos está situada no TD Cocais, onde a piscicultura é segmento mais desenvolvido. Embora algumas regiões apresentem bom potencial para o desenvolvimento da aquicultura, com recursos naturais, clima favorável, e infraestrutura adequada de estradas, a produção aquícola do estado ainda é modesta, muito aquém do que pode vir a ser. A implantação de políticas públicas eficientes e incentivos que possam ajudar a superar os obstáculos que a aquicultura piauiense vem enfrentando ao longo dos anos é fator decisivo para o aproveitamento da grande vocação aquícola do Piauí.
Identificação de Leucocytozoon sp. em Mico rondoni (Sagüi-de-Rondônia) na Amazônia brasileira e seu sistema imune à infecção parasitárias: primeiro relato em primata-não-humano
Authors: Silva João Vitor Rocha da , Teles Laura Parente , Reis Sabrina Saraiva dos , Almeida Gisele Balbino de , Morato Paula de Camargo , Bueno Marina Galvão , Messias Mariluce Rezende , Mesquita Elieth Afonso de
Published: April 2024

A presença de parasitos e as condições ambientais alteradas podem afetar a saúde dos primatas-não-humanos (PNHs). A compreensão dessas mudanças pode contribuir para a elaboração de medidas de conservação desses animais e de seu habitat. O objetivo foi identificar a presença de hemoparasitos e estabelecer um parâmetro leucocitário dos saguis-de-Rondônia (Mico rondoni) presentes em dois remanescentes florestais antropizados. Foi conduzido um estudo experimental que envolveu a captura e coleta de sangue de 14 indivíduos da espécie Mico rondoni, primatas pertencentes à família Callitrichidae, em duas áreas consideradas urbana e periurbana de Porto Velho/RO. A identificação parasitária e análise dos parâmetros leucocitários, foram realizados a partir de lâmina histológica em camada fina e estendida, por microscopia óptica (coloração HE) nos aumentos de 400 e 1.000X e com suporte de atlas parasitológico e hematológico. Observou-se, por similaridade morfológica, a ocorrência do protozoário do gênero Leucocytozoon sp. em 100% das amostras analisadas. A análise diferencial dos leucócitos indicou um parâmetro equivalente a valores de referência para o mesmo gênero e/ou família já estudados em outras localidades: neutrófilo 53%, eosinófilos 1%, basófilo 3%, linfócitos 33% e monócitos 10%. Este estudo aponta a possível presença do Leucocytozoon em PNH presentes em remanescentes florestais urbanos e periurbanos de Porto Velho/RO. O parâmetro leucocitário permitiu avaliar a resposta imune da espécie Mico rondoni ao meio em que vive e a endoparasitos, representando um significativo reservatório zoonótico; trata-se de uma espécie endêmica do estado de Rondônia e categorizada como vulnerável à extinção tanto em nível global como nacional. Apresenta grande plasticidade ecológica, conseguindo sobreviver em pequenos fragmentos florestais impactados por diversas atividades antrópicas e com proximidade dos humanos, como é o caso das duas áreas de ocorrência dos mesmos. Portanto, é necessário estabelecer a vigilância epidemiológica a potenciais parasitos zoonóticos, dentro da abordagem da saúde única.
Política estadual de regularização fundiária como forma de emancipação da mulher do campo
Authors: Nascimento Luiza Lino do , Souza Mariana Mayumi Pereira de , Campos Marilene de Souza
Published: April 2024

O artigo aborda o problema fundiário no Brasil, desde suas raízes históricas até as políticas contemporâneas de regularização fundiária, com ênfase na participação das mulheres rurais. O texto destaca a concentração de terras ao longo da história, a legislação relevante e os esforços para promover a reforma agrária. Aponta-se a importância da regularização fundiária para a equidade de gênero e a emancipação das mulheres do campo, destacando o papel da titulação de terras no acesso a recursos e oportunidades. A metodologia inclui uma abordagem multidimensional, considerando diferentes correntes teóricas e metodológicas, bem como a análise de dados quantitativos e qualitativos. A análise da política pública enfatiza a inclusão do nome da mulher nas titulações de terras, destacando os impactos econômicos, sociais, políticos e decisórios da regularização fundiária. Por fim, são apresentadas conclusões sobre a importância da regularização fundiária para a igualdade de gênero e propostas de políticas complementares para garantir o acesso equitativo das mulheres rurais a recursos e direitos, enfatizando a necessidade de sua participação ativa nos processos de formulação e implementação de políticas públicas.
DOCÊNCIA NO ENSINO SUPERIOR EM SAÚDE E USO DE TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS DE INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO
Authors: Rodrigues Iara Guimarães , Ferreira Sueli Heloisa Doriguetto , Santos Gabriel Mendes dos
Published: April 2024

Introdução: A docência no ensino superior em saúde tem passado por transformações significativas nos últimos anos, impulsionadas pelo avanço das tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação. E os usos dessas ferramentas foram ainda mais requisitados devido a pandemia de COVID-19 e suas restrições. Desse modo, ficaram mais presentes nas salas de aula, com inúmeras possibilidades para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Objetivo: descrever as principais dificuldades relatadas pelos docentes do ensino superior em saúde em relação ao uso das TDIC. Como procedimento metodológico utilizou-se da revisão de literatura, realizada por meio do Portal de Periódico Capes e da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) com o uso dos descritores: docentes; comunicação e tecnologia da informação. Foram incluídos artigos publicados entre 2016 a março de 2021; disponibilizados com idioma português e inglês; texto completo e de livre acesso. A amostra final contemplou cinco artigos. Dessa forma, evidenciou dentre as principais limitações: a falta de políticas pedagógicas integrativas; déficits na formação e capacitação do docente; e o sentimento de acúmulo de responsabilidades. Conclui-se que é necessário maior investimento em políticas educacionais mais assertivas junto as Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) e estímulo frequente em capacitação estrutural e docente, de forma a estimular o uso mais frequente e confiante das TDIC junto as metodologias de ensino.
DESAFIOS DO ENVELHECIMENTO POPULACIONAL E PALIATIVIDADE NO CONTEXTO DAS UNIDADES DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Authors: Lodi Maria Luiza Remonti , Adames Debora Bauels , Lorenzi Eduarda , Lopes Nicolas Zin , Carlexo Rafaella
Published: April 2024

O envelhecimento populacional crescente, devido ao aumento da expectativa de vida, já é um fato muito bem elucidado e que vem sendo cada vez mais pertinente para saúde pública no Brasil, principalmente, as unidades de terapia intensivas (UTIs). Além dos cuidados em afecções agudas, a paliatividade, no contexto das UTIs, é uma área de assistência, que visa conforto e qualidade de vida para pacientes sem possibilidade de cura. Isso configura desafio para equipe profissional dos centros intensivos, já que esses pacientes exigem grande demanda de cuidado, decisão multiprofissional e apoio biopsicossocial. O presente estudo configura-se como uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática da literatura, de caráter qualitativo e descritivo, tendo como pergunta norteadora: "Quais são os desafios enfrentados pelos profissionais das UTIs, tendo em vista a maior demanda do envelhecimento populacional e decisões na paliatividade?”. Atualmente, a inversão demográfica coloca em evidência a transição para uma sociedade mais envelhecida (IBGE, 2022), um fenômeno que tem implicações diretas na busca por serviços de saúde, especialmente em contextos críticos. Os multiprofissionais da saúde, então, devem levar em consideração as comorbidades e doenças crônicas apresentadas pela sociedade em envelhecimento, que são classificados como pacientes complexos e com maior chance de agravos. Ademais, as UTIs têm como um dos objetivos fornecer conforto aos pacientes em cuidados paliativos, sendo cada vez mais procuradas para a realização desse tipo de cuidado. Assim, uma sociedade cada vez mais envelhecida gera uma demanda entre os profissionais de saúde, que requerem conhecimento e um olhar holístico frente ao paciente idoso, devendo sempre considerar a síndrome geriátrica composta por comorbidades, doenças crônicas associadas à idade avançada e polifarmácia, para então, definir cuidados específicos necessários para cada público.
ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DAS INTERNAÇÕES POR TRANSTORNOS DE HUMOR (AFETIVOS) NO PIAUÍ NO PERÍODO DE 2018-2022
Authors: Leite Neto Joaquim José , Leite Silvia Cristina Marreiros de Carvalho , Soares Aíla Martins , Barros Gabriel Henrique de Souza , Bezerra Vitória de Sá
Published: April 2024

O objetivo do estudo é verificar o perfil epidemiológico das internações por transtornos de humor afetivos no Piauí no período de 2018-2022. Para realização deste estudo, foi selecionado o intervalo de 2018-2022. Foram coletadas informações acerca do número de internações por ano, distribuição por sexo, faixa etária, raça e média de permanência hospitalar. Por meio da análise descritiva do período de estudo foi visto que existe uma média de internações ao longo dos anos de 585 internações por transtornos de humor no Piauí e o ano de 2018 foi o ano que apresentou um maior número de internações que representou 23,51%, com relação a distribuição das internações por faixa etária foi verificado que o intervalo de 25-59 anos é responsável pelos maiores número de internações na qual a faixa etária de 35-39 anos apresentou um maior número de internações; com relação ao sexo, o sexo feminino teve um maior número de internações; a variável cor mostrou que a raça parda teve destaque nas internações. Este estudo contribui com a análise de dados que refletem a implementação de políticas públicas anteriores voltadas à saúde mental e permitem planejamento de estratégias de saúde para o Piauí, relacionadas às demandas de saúde mental e, especificamente, de fortalecimento da RAPS.
INTERACTION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ACTIVITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Authors: Abramova S.V.
Published: April 2024

The article substantiates the relevance and necessity of solving the problem of forming the social activity of young people in the conditions of the formation of Lugansk People’s Republic. It reveals the specifics of interaction between the school and the local community as a factor in the development of social activity in older teenagers. The article refreshes the pedagogical experience of socially active schools in Lugansk People’s Republic.
Acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico da Tromboprofilaxia na unidade de terapia intensiva.
Authors: Pisaneshi Larissa Vilas Boas , Archondo Marcia Eugenia del Llano
Published: April 2024

Resumo OBJETIVO: Avaliar a tromboprofilaxia em pacientes da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. MÉTODOS: Estudo de caráter quantitativo, transversal e retrospectivo, baseado na observação da classificação da escala de Pádua, das prescrições, das evoluções médicas e farmacêuticas disponibilizadas nos prontuários eletrônicos de pacientes internados de 5 de junho a 25 de dezembro de 2022. RESULTADOS: Foram analisados 12 pacientes. Dentre esses, 25% apresentaram conformidade em relação aos critérios de Pádua e à prescrição, enquanto 75% não estavam em conformidade. Destes, 50% foram submetidos à TQT com anticoagulante, 41,66% estratificados como baixo risco com profilaxia medicamentosa e 25% alto risco sem profilaxia. Encontraram-se 21 intervenções farmacêuticas, das quais 9,52% relacionadas à anticoagulante. Constatou-se a HNF como anticoagulante mais prescrito. CONCLUSÃO: O estudo possibilitou evidenciar a conformidade total em três pacientes (25%) e não conformidade em nove (75%). Observou-se ação da farmácia clínica com recomendações farmacêuticas variáveis para otimização da farmacoterapia, além da utilização dos medicamentos nas doses e frequências de acordo com o preconizado na literatura. Tendo em vista que o tromboembolismo venoso pode debilitar a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos, aumentar sua permanência hospitalar e gerar maiores gastos hospitalares, a profilaxia adequada pode beneficiar e diminuir impactos negativos ao paciente. DESCRITORES: Tromboembolismo venoso, Profilaxia, Prevenção, Acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico.
Orientação farmacêutica na alta de pacientes com prescrição de Enoxaparina.
Authors: Tenório Vanessa , Archondo Marcia Eugenia Del Lano
Published: April 2024

Resumo OBJETIVO: Verificar se houve orientação farmacêutica para os pacientes que receberam receituário de alta contendo enoxaparina nos setores da ortopedia e clínica cirúrgica de um hospital geral de grande porte na cidade de São Paulo e sua influência na adesão ao tratamento. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, retrospectivo e quantitativo. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de prontuários eletrônicos. Foram selecionados pacientes que receberam prescrição de enoxaparina no momento da alta e verificou-se o registro de orientação farmacêutica. Em uma segunda fase verificou-se se estes pacientes retiraram a medicação no sistema único de saúde. E por fim, se houve retorno desses pacientes na instituição com alguma queixa relacionada ao medicamento. RESULTADO: Foram analisados 50 prontuários com prescrição de enoxaparina no momento da alta. Em 52% dos prontuários constava que os pacientes receberam orientação farmacêutica. Do total de 50 pacientes, 76% retiraram a medicação na unidade básica de saúde. Somente 6% retornaram devido a uma reação adversa, ou por não saber usar a medicação, ou por desenvolver TEV (tromboembolismo venoso). CONCLUSÃO: Os pacientes que receberam orientação farmacêutica na alta hospitalar não apresentaram relato de TEV ou dúvidas sobre o tratamento, o que evidencia a importância da orientação de alta realizada pelo farmacêutico clínico para os pacientes que necessitam de tromboprofilaxia estendida, contribuindo ativamente para segurança do paciente e efetividade do tratamento. DESCRITORES: Alta, Orientação farmacêutica, Profilaxia, Tromboembolismo venoso, Enoxaparina.
Nefrotoxicidade em notificações suspeitas de eventos adversos à Vancomicina: estudo descritivo de dados reportados ao Sistema VigiMed em 2022.
Authors: Oliveira Larissa Ferreira de , Kanikadan Paula Yuri Sugihita
Published: April 2024

Resumo OBJETIVO: Descrever as notificações relacionadas a vancomicina ou suspeitas, relacionado a nefrotoxicidade em 2022, pelo sistema de farmacovigilância do Brasil (VigiMed). MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal descritivo retrospectivo das notificações de eventos adversos à vancomicina, associadas a nefrotoxicidades, realizadas no sistema VigiMed, no ano de 2022. Os dados foram selecionados, atenderam aos requisitos: período do ano de 2022, todas associadas à vancomicina e termos que caracterizassem nefrotoxicidade. As variáveis analisadas foram: sexo, notificação por profissional, região do Brasil. Os dados coletados foram expressos por meio de frequências absolutas e relativas. RESULTADOS: De 777 notificações realizadas à vancomicina, apenas 44 notificações eram relativas as nefrotoxicidades, deste total, 22 notificações haviam uso concomitante a outros medicamentos, em sua maioria outros antibióticos. Não houve discrepância das notificações entre homens e mulheres, 52,38% e 47,62% notificações, respectivamente. As regiões norte do Brasil não houve registro de notificação neste período e região Sudeste foi a que mais houve notificações. O perfil dos notificadores em sua maioria estão os farmacêuticos com 80,95% e outros profissionais de saúde com 14,29%, onde suas profissões não foram identificadas. CONCLUSÃO: Os profissionais possuem informações insuficientes de eventos adversos e acesso aos sistemas de notificação, contribuindo para as subnotificações destes eventos. Ações que promovem os conhecimentos sobre os EAM e dos serviços de farmacovigilância, fortalecem o sistema de notificação, com base nestas informações obtidas pelo sistema que é possível adotar medidas adequadas de controles e aprimorar protocolos. DESCRITORES: Farmacovigilância, Notificações, Eventos Adversos ao Medicamento, Nefrotoxicidade, Vancomicina.
Modern cultivation technologies in improvement of corn quality
Authors: Drobitko Аntonina , Kachanova Tetiana , Markova Nataliia , Malkina Vіra
Published: April 2024

Research on the development of sustainable and productive methods of corn cultivation is becoming relevant due to the growing demand for food resources and the need to optimise agrotechnical processes. The study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of maize cultivation under different tillage methods. A field experiment was conducted to achieve this goal, phenological observations of corn plant development was made, and grain quality was studied. The results of the maize yield analysis show that ploughing to a depth of 30 cm produces the highest maize yield of 91.6 c/ha while disking to a depth of 15 cm results in the lowest yield of 80.6 c/ha. The study proved that the method of tillage affects grain quality indicators, in particular, the content of crude fibre, starch, protein and crude fat. Thus, when ploughing to a depth of 30 cm, the starch content in the grain was 70.9%, crude fibre – 2.12%, protein – 10.2%, and crude fat – 4.225%. The correlation and regression analysis showed that the coefficient of determination (R2) for tillage is about 0.9, which means that the model accurately describes the available data, and for grain quality indicators, R2 is in the range of 0.66-0.99, which also indicates a strong relationship between the factors under study. The practical significance of the research results is that they can serve as a basis for optimising the agronomic processes of maize cultivation to increase yields and improve grain quality
Study of mechanical and technological properties of seed fruits of vegetable and melon crops
Authors: Hruban Vasyl , Pastushenko Andrii , Khramov Mykyta , Lymar Oleksandr , Sukovitsyna Iryna
Published: April 2024

The analysis of literature sources shows that the production of seed material for vegetable and melon crops is one of the most important problems that exists in the field of agricultural processing. The production of cucumber and melon seeds is an urgent issue in view of the volume of their cultivation in Ukraine. To study the processes of fruit grinding and seed production in agriculture, the key parameters are the dynamic friction coefficient, the volume deformation coefficient and the static load coefficient, but existing methods and equipment are limited to determining the limit values of the indicators, not allowing a full study of the dynamics of changes in properties at different stages of the technological process. To solve this, it is proposed to develop new methods, in particular, the use of computer modelling, which will allow a more detailed study and optimisation of physical and mechanical properties and their changes. The aim of the article was to study the physical and mechanical properties of vegetable fruits, which have the greatest impact on the quality of the technological process of fruit seed grinding and preliminary seed extraction. The study was conducted in the problematic research laboratory of the Faculty of Engineering and Energy of Mykolaiv National Agrarian University. Experimental setups were used to determine the dynamic coefficient of friction of melon and cucumber seeds, a device for determining the initial density of seed fruits, and a device for determining the dependence of seed deformation on compressive load. Experimental data show that the most optimal values of the static coefficient of friction, depending on the type of surface, for cucumber and melon seeds are perforated sieves, the values of which are 0.75 and 0.85, respectively. Optimal values of dynamic friction coefficients for cucumber have a surface made of perforated sieve – 0.69 and for melon made of aluminium – 0.88. The dependence of the linear deformation of seed fruits on the specific pressure increases from 0.9 to 3.6. The values of fruit deformation from compressive load vary from 4.1 to 24.6. The research presented in the article is of practical importance and can be used in the field of agricultural production and in the development of new engineering solutions
Temporal and Spatial Dynamics of Plankton Communities in the Lower Haora River, Tripura, India
Authors: Pradhan Anisha , Bhattacharjee Pampa , Tenali Diamond Rajakumar
Published: April 2024

Planktons are significant bioindicator of ecosystem functioning, knowledge of the seasonal fluctuation in the plankton population in riverine waters of Indian subcontinent is rather limited. In the present study, analysis regarding spatio-temporal variations based on different multivariate statistics and indicator value analysis is done along with analysis of community structure of plankton assemblages. A total of 46 plankton taxa out of which 38 phytoplankton and 8 zooplankton taxa have been identified based on examination of samples taken from four locations over three sampling seasons. The primary phytoplankton families that involve Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Cyanophyceae, Euglenophyceae and Composopogonophyceae. Chlorophyceae dominated the phytoplankton population, followed by Bacillariophyceae and Cyanophyceae. The plankton abundance was recorded highest in spring, followed by winter, and the least reported in monsoon season. The high average percent contribution of Aulacoseira, Oscillatoria, and Spirogyra species is well represented through SIMPER analysis. In addition, the Shannon–Wiener index (H) was calculated to determine plankton diversity, and Pielous' Evenness index (E) was calculated to determine individual distribution within a community whereas Margalef’s Richness index showed species richness of the study area. This qualitative and quantitative study will aid future research on the occurrence of plankton as well as the more trustworthy information generation on fish diet and feeding behaviors. The condition of planktons as bioindicators would indirectly provide an estimation of the ecosystem's natural state or amount of pollution.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG VIETNAMESE EFL LEARNERS: A CASE AT SCHOOL IN VIET NAM
Authors: Trần Thanh Dũ  , Nguyễn Thị Hà
Published: April 2024

This study identifies a few prominent types of English speaking anxiety and their contributing factors experienced by 55 eleventh graders at a high school in Vietnam. The findings reveal that the students appeared to struggle with a lack motivation in speaking lessons, a fear of making mistakes, and a fear of receiving criticism from others. This study also shows that the local students experience a low-to-moderate level of English speaking anxiety, which can be attributed to low speaking motivation, a lack of grammatical structures, and a fear of asking for teacher assistance. This study is expected to help EFL teachers and learners identify levels of speaking anxiety and its causes to better address it in their speaking lessons.
JAPANESE CORPORATE CULTURE IN “FEAR AND TREMBLING” BY AMÉLIE NOTHOMB
Authors: Đinh Mai Trang
Published: April 2024

Amélie Nothomb is a phenomenon in contemporary literature, particularly in Frenchspeaking countries. She has gradually won over readers with her autobiographical narrative style, her romantic humor that reveals her inner self, and her wealth of cultural knowledge about where she lived before returning to Belgium at the age of seventeen. This study focuses on how Japanese corporate culture is depicted in "Fear and Trembling" by Amélie Nothomb, first published in 1999. As she witnessed the hierarchal systems, long-term commitment, and daily behaviors of her company's employees at the beginning of her professional career as an interpreter in a company in Tokyo after graduating from university in Belgium, Amélie Nothomb’s thoughts about Japan were greatly influenced.
Sarcoma de Kaposi: manifestación cutánea de las inmunodeficiencias.
Authors: Cuba Latorre Ximena , Santa Cruz Agustina , Catalá Cecilia , Más Valentina
Published: April 2024

El sarcoma de Kaposi es una enfermedad oncológica vascular de baja prevalencia. Su diagnóstico es de sospecha clínica y confirmación anatomopatológica. Se relaciona al virus herpes tipo 8, existiendo 4 variantes clínicas: sarcoma clásico, endémico, en inmunodeprimidos por fármacos y asociados al síndrome de inmunodeficiencia humana. El tratamiento debe ser individualizado al paciente,  variante y la forma clínica de presentación.Se comenta el caso clínico de una mujer con consumo prolongado de glucocorticoides que presenta lesiones cutáneas compatibles con Sarcoma de Kaposi asociado a inmunosupresores, siendo de interés por su baja prevalencia.
Yoga and Benedictine Mindfulness: An Alternative Physio-Spiritual Intervention Towards Restoration of Good Health and Well-Being in the Academe
Authors: Santander Noel , Santiago Rosalinda , Matitu Bayani
Published: April 2024

Many factors are essentially affecting the quality of work and studies in the academe. Deficiency in those factors is inimical to good health and well-being. It includes not just physical injury or disease, but also depression, stress, loneliness, anxieties, and even loss of meaning and purpose in life, which are considered detrimental to working and learning ability. All interventions must be considered just to restore the good health and well-being of workers and students. Using the digital archival method, in-hand data analysis revealed that Yoga and Benedictine mindfulness can become alternative physio-spiritual interventions according to their respective unique traditions. It revealed as well that both disciplinal practices in relevant areas like ethical imperatives, external and internal expressions, focus, aim, time allotment, and benefits, shared elements that can contribute efficaciously to the restoration of good health and well-being of students and workers in the academe. Though, as an intervention, it requires further scientific revelation, at least by yogic and Benedictine tradition, if the practices are done consistently, their assumed benefits are not just temporal but lifelong.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of strategic and tactical controlling based on the analysis of the company’s financial reports
Authors: Berest Maryna , Sablina Natalia
Published: April 2024

The implementation of controlling is a rational necessity to ensure an effective management system in a company, so it is essential to evaluate its effectiveness in terms of tactical and strategic components. However, there is no general system of indicators reflecting the effectiveness of strategic and tactical controlling, therefore, the purpose of the study was to develop and improve a methodological approach to evaluate the effectiveness of such controlling based on the analysis of the company’s financial reports as a tool for the validity of management decisions. Based on the method of comparative analysis, the differences between tactical and strategic controlling were identified and characterized, which made it possible to specify the criteria for evaluating their effectiveness. It was found that the monitoring basis of controlling mechanisms is comprehensive and covers the entire spectrum of operational and management processes in the company. A system of indicators was formed to evaluate the effectiveness of tactical and strategic controlling. A methodological approach to evaluating the effectiveness of controlling components based on the analysis of the company’s financial reports is proposed. It was tested on the example of PJSC Trust Zhytlobud-1 by calculating generalizing integral indicators of the effectiveness of controlling components based on data from the company’s financial reports. Using the algorithm of the taxonomic analysis method, a matrix of observations was formed and standardized, a reference vector was constructed and integral indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of the company’s tactical and strategic controlling were calculated. The application of the proposed method made it possible to reveal the problematic aspects of distribution processes in the company and in the context of managerial decision-making. This allowed to evaluate the effectiveness of the controlling system in the company and to determine the reserves for improving the effectiveness of controlling processes. The practical value of the study lies in the proposed methodological approach, which may be useful in the process of diagnosing the effectiveness of the quality of managerial decision-making in companies both in the current activity and in the long run
Global experience in public debt reduction (on example of Sweden, Switzerland, and Iceland)
Authors: Isaev Mars , Shatsheeva Nurmira , Amanturova Chinara , Chanachev Nurlan
Published: April 2024

Public debt reduction is one of the main objectives of budget policy formation in the current crisis conditions. In this regard, the study of the experience of different countries in this area is relevant. Therefore, the aim of the study was to provide recommendations for reducing the debt burden in the Kyrgyz Republic, based on the experience of other countries. The main methods used in the research were historical, comparison and generalisation. The study analysed the factors affecting the reduction of public debt in the Kyrgyz Republic. It was concluded that the components that can help affect the debt burden in the country are inflation, economic development, and a targeted policy of the state to pay debts. It was shown that in the current realities, countries that are successful in this direction most often use the latter approach. In addition, the situation in Sweden, Switzerland and Iceland was analysed directly and the main recommendations were given as to how the Kyrgyz Republic can improve its current situation in terms of debt reduction. These recommendations focused primarily on fighting corruption and improving the situation in the context of institutional development, as well as reducing expenditures to achieve a budget surplus. It was recommended not to increase taxes directly to increase state revenues, but to increase the efficiency of their collection. The data obtained from the results of the study can be used to formulate public policy in the area of public debt and budget management both in the Kyrgyz Republic and in other countries
Man kann sich nicht nicht verhalten
Authors: Jany Martin
Published: April 2024

Schon früh beginnt ein Kind zwischen Gut und Böse zu unterscheiden. Schnell machen auch wir Erwachsenen uns ein Bild über eine Person. Es können wertende Ausdrücke entstehen, die oftmals auch verletzend sind und viel negative Energien auslösen. Wichtig ist es als erwachsene Person, mir meines eigenen Handelns bewusst zu werden. Was wir von unseren Schüler:innen verlangen, müssen wir auch selbst tun. Erst wenn ich mir Gedanken mache, über meine Art zu kommunizieren und mich zu verhalten, wird eine Änderung meines eigenen Verhaltens möglich. Dies wiederum beeinflusst die Interaktion.
In-Situ Synthesis of Nanoparticles for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Operations: Current Status and Future Prospects
Authors: Gharibshahi Reza , Mehrooz Nafiseh , Jafari Arezou
Published: April 2024

In-situ method synthesizes nanomaterials under reservoir conditions, harnessing the reservoir’s energy. It offers several advantages over the alternative process of synthesizing these particles outside the reservoir and subsequently injecting them into the porous medium. This study provides an overview of the fundamentals, effective parameters, and mechanisms of this in-situ synthesis method. A comparison between in-situ and ex-situ synthesis of nanoparticles is presented, along with a discussion of their respective advantages and disadvantages. The impact of in-situ synthesis of nanoparticles on oil production and crude oil upgrading is thoroughly examined. It was observed that in-situ synthesis of nanoparticles leads to a uniform distribution of nanoparticles within the reservoir, thereby reducing issues related to formation damage. Furthermore, in-situ synthesized nanoparticles exhibit a superior ability to reduce the viscosity of crude oil, increase the API gravity, absorb asphaltenes, and enhance the oil recovery factor compared to the ex-situ synthesis method.
Safeguarding professional intimate care and touch in Nursing Education: humanistic care in a technological era
Authors: Shakwane Simangele
Published: April 2024

Facilitating intimate care and touch in the digital age advocates for quality humanistic care that is culturally, socially and religiously acceptable. The chapter attempts to create awareness of professional intimate care and touch on nursing education and practice to incorporate technology into humanistic care. The Participatory Action Research (PAR) process was used to allow for active participation in intimate care and touch activities to create new knowledge into humanistic intimate care practice. Symbolic interactionism’s theoretical framework complemented the understanding of attitudes, motives, behaviors, and how individuals interpret experiences and events. Naïve sketches collected initial data to establish their diversity and understanding of intimate care. After that, facilitated diversity in intimate care and touch discussion sessions were conducted, humanistic intimate care and touch simulation sessions, drawing from intimate care and touch experiences, and post-interviews were conducted to narrate the drawing. These activities created a visual and multimodal experience for nursing students. Knowing one’s socio-cultural beliefs and learning others’ identities creates a sense of belonging and acceptance. When nursing students understand who they are (as individuals, collectively), it makes it easier to acknowledge the diverse patients requiring intimate care and touch. Thus, nursing students’ preparedness in intimate care and touch is critical to allow them to practice in a safe space before being exposed to clinical placement.
City Competent Model to Implement Care at Home
Authors: Cioffi Francesca , Sgroi Daniela , Chiriaco Tiziana , Cerbo Marina , Milito Francesca
Published: April 2024

The Local Health Unit, called ASL Roma 3, is focused on the best organizational and technological solutions that allow citizens, especially those with greater fragility and disabilities, to benefit from assistance at home. To facilitate both the collaboration between operators and citizens and the provision of telemedicine, ASL Roma 3 recently introduced Participative Art as an innovative model to empower citizens and strengthen the use of telemedicine services, modernizing its approach. Here, we describe how participative art facilitates the new model of relation between Institutions and empowered citizens, called City Competent. IPACS, Institutional & Public Coaching Services supported ASL Roma 3 with coaching and participative art to achieve change in homecare culture and positive relationships between institutional operators and citizens. As a result of upskilling in communication, negotiation, and decision making, the diffusion of telemedicine services increases, strengthening home care and remote collaboration between professionals facilitated by the City Competent Model.
Current Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Foreign Body in Otorhinolaryngology
Authors: Milisavljevic Dusan , Stankovic Milan , Djordjevic Nikola , Kovacevic Toma , Zivaljevic Sasa , Stojanov Dragan , Marinkovic Bojan , Milisavljevic Natalija
Published: April 2024

Foreign body (FB) in ENT is a condition frequently seen in, but not exclusive to, the pediatric population. In adults, poor eating habits, loss of dentition, alcohol consumption, and old age are the factors predisposing patients to FB pathology. Foreign bodies can be classified by type and by localization. By type, FB can be broadly classified as organic or inorganic. Special attention must be devoted to batteries. By location, FBs are commonly classified as aural, nasal, pharyngeal, ingested, and aspirated. High level of suspicion is essential for FB diagnosis. Normal physical exam does not exclude FB diagnosis. Frontal and lateral plain radiographs are helpful, but not sensitive in every case. The majority of ingested FB are low risk objects and pass through gastrointestinal tract without causing any problems. Bronchoscopy should be performed whenever there is a reasonable suspicion of aspirated FB. Recurrent or long-standing pulmonary problems warrant FB consideration.
Treatment Outcomes
Authors: J. Ghaben Suad , Fitri Mat Ludin Arimi
Published: April 2024

This chapter aims to provide guidelines on implementing treatment outcome measures (TOMs) in telemedicine. It outlines the definition and the ICF classification of TOMs and highlights the considerations for integrating TOMs in telemedicine. We identified the STEERING model, which guides toward the development of effective TM systems that have the potential to promote TOMs. Furthermore, the chapter provides a roadmap on how to administer TOMs in telemedicine, with an emphasis on facilitators and barriers to this process. Finally, the chapter provides a schematic representation of selected TM systems with and without hardware and highlights the implemented TOMs in the context of the STEERING model and the three-pronged approach.
Dd-cfDNA in liver transplantation: The future of non-invasive liver graft evaluation
Authors: Avramidou Eleni , Vasileiadou Stella , Tsoulfas Georgios
Published: April 2024

Donor-derived cell-free DNA (Dd-cfDNA) is a novel biomarker with many diagnostic applications in various areas of medicine and particularly transplantation. This biomarker is derived from donor cells that have undergone apoptosis or cell death and thus reflects possible graft damage. Regarding the field of liver transplantation, dd-cfDNA can contribute to the diagnosis of complications that include signs of rejection or other types of possible graft injury. Measurements of dd-cfDNA also depend on the graft’s size and origin; therefore, these data should be considered for the estimation and explanation of dd-cfDNA values. Despite the utility of this novel diagnostic technique, it comes with some limitations and application exclusions, such as cases where there is a blood relation between the donor and recipient. Combination of dd-cfDNA evaluation with the assessment of other currently used biomarkers, such as liver enzymes, or other novel biomarkers can result to high diagnostic value.
The Impact of ICTS in the Development of Smart City: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Al-Maqashi Saleem , Al-Maqashi Mahmood , Abdullah Mohammed , Al-Rumaim Akram , Almansob Saqr
Published: April 2024

The pervasive influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has significantly transformed the global landscape, emerging as a pivotal element in ensuring safety and security. According to the 2017 United States Census Bureau, the anticipated world population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, with further estimates indicating an increase to 9.8 billion by 2050 and 11.2 billion by 2100. Presently, over half of the global population resides in urban areas, witnessing a substantial influx of rural migrants seeking enhanced opportunities, education, and an elevated quality of life. Cities are grappling with the challenge of accommodating this unprecedented surge, surpassing their infrastructural, security, and service capacities. Consequently, urban centers are compelled to enhance living standards by expanding their capabilities. This requires adopting contemporary ICT methodologies, transforming cities into Smart Cities. These cities efficiently assimilate new residents, improving the overall quality of life through cutting-edge technologies such as smart homes, intelligent energy grids, sophisticated retail systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT). This paper explores Smart Cities, examining prospects and challenges. It delineates fundamental components crucial for their realization, offering insights to guide governmental decision-making in initiating Smart City projects.
Mechanical Performance of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Textile Laminates Integrated with Graphene Nanosheets
Authors: Jadhav Vishwas , D. Kelkar Ajit
Published: April 2024

This chapter discusses the fabrication and mechanical characterization of nano-engineered composite laminates fabricated using variable-thickness graphene sheets incorporated in non-crimp carbon fiber prepregs. The effect of graphene sheet thickness on interlaminar strength (Mode I fracture toughness) of the carbon fiber composites was evaluated. The graphene lattice structure used in the present research had linear and square grids. Linear grids were arranged parallel and perpendicular to the 0° fibers in the composite laminates and labeled as vertical and horizontal grid patterns, respectively. Mechanical characterization involved the study of the effects of sheet thickness and grid pattern with and without nanoengineered enhanced laminates at the midplane. The composite laminates fabricated using a lattice graphene structure had better interlaminar strength than those fabricated with straight graphene sheets. Nanoengineered sheets with minimal thickness showed better interlaminar strength than the thicker sheets. The polymer used to manufacture the graphene sheet could not bond with the epoxy used in the composite laminate. In the literature, when the graphene nanoparticles are dispersed in the epoxy, the challenge is a uniform distribution of the nanoparticles. To overcome this dispersion problem, sheets made using nanomaterials can be used to enhance the mechanical properties of the composite laminates.