bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Políticas públicas e territórios: uma reflexão a partir da evolução da Covid-19 na Região do Alto Jacuí
Authors: Machado Vinicius de Camargo , Tirelli Cláudia , Steyer Maria Raquel
Published: September 2024

O artigo apresenta uma reflexão sobre a implementação das políticas públicas e sua relação com os distintos territórios, evidenciando as particularidades e os constrangimentos que afetam os resultados das políticas em nível local. Tomando como referência empírica o contexto de expansão e difusão da Covid-19 na Região do Alto Jacuí, localizada no noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brasil, buscou-se analisar como as diferentes dinâmicas sociais e econômicas existentes nesse território (porte dos municípios, centralidade regional, atividades econômicas, vias de transporte), bem como a organização e a infraestrutura referente a área da saúde (regionalização dos serviços, oferta de leitos hospitalares e unidades de terapias intensivas, disponibilidade de profissionais especializados), produziram condicionamentos locais às formas de enfrentamento da pandemia da Covid-19 e sua expansão. Os dados que embasaram as análises foram capturados no Portal Coronavírus do RS, disponibilizados pela Secretária Estadual da Saúde do Rio Grande do Sul, pelo Ministério da Saúde e pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística.
A construção político-administrativa do Litoral Norte do Rio Grande do Sul: uma revisão histórico-conceitual
Authors: Luz Mauricio Wamms da , Damian Jéssica
Published: September 2024

O presente estudo propõe-se a estudar a região do Litoral Norte do Rio Grande do Sul sob o viés da construção político-administrativa e das relações sociais. A partir de uma perspectiva interdisciplinar, são analisados e discutidos os processos de emancipação dos municípios que constituem a região do Litoral Norte do Rio Grande do Sul. Sendo assim, trata-se de um estudo qualitativo e bibliográfico, que se vale de registros institucionais e históricos. Constatou-se que o fenômeno da emancipação na região pode ser dividido em ciclos, em que se destacam o posterior à Constituição de 1988 e o dos primeiros anos da década de 1990.
Aula de campo no ensino de geografia: abordagem nos geossítios do Geopark UNESCO Araripe
Authors: Brasil Josielly Gonçalves , Pereira Cassio Expedito Galdino , Ribeiro Simone Cardoso
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho tem como temática a aula de campo como recurso metodológico aplicado ao Ensino de Geografia. Os questionamentos iniciais que nortam o estudo foram: Como a aula de campo  contribui na aprendizagem dos alunos? Qual a importância da aula de campo para o Ensino de Geografia? Quais conteúdos do livro didático podem ser associados para a prática de campo sobre geodiversidade dos geossítios? A partir das questões apresentadas se definiu o objetivo geral da pesquisa, que foi analisar as potencialidades dos geossítios do Geopark UNESCO Araripe, como locus de aprendizagem sobre a geodiversidade do Cariri Cearense em aulas de Geografia no Ensino Médio. Metodologicamente, foi realizado o levantamento bibliográfico acerca do Ensino de Geografia, atividade de campo e Geopark Araripe, realizou-se a aplicabilidade do questionário aos professores do Ensino Médio, e em seguida foram realizadas analises dos conteúdos do livro didático do 1º ano do Ensino Médio e das potencialidades dos geossítios, por fim, como resultado foi apresentado um roteiro contextualizado como sugestão para atividade de campo em algum dos geossítios do Geopark Araripe.
Ações de participação social de chefes de cozinha para mudanças sociais: reflexões a partir de matérias jornalísticas
Authors: Pereira Clarissa Magalhães do Vale , Campos Flávia Milagres , Kraemer Fabiana Bom
Published: September 2024

A gastronomia e a cozinha são compreendidas neste artigo como um espaço que está na relação entre seres humanos e alimentos, com técnicas, valores e símbolos, que exprimem relações sociais construídas ao longo da história. Entendê-las sob esta perspectiva nos leva a compreender que suas práticas se dão além dos espaços dos restaurantes e que os/as chefes de cozinha vêm se destacando como potentes agentes de transformação social, tendo a comida papel central na transformação da vida das pessoas. Este estudo de caráter descritivo e exploratório tem como objetivo analisar, a partir de publicações jornalísticas, formas de participação social de chefes de cozinha como agentes que usam a comida como ferramenta social. Foram selecionadas para a coleta de dados nove matérias de jornais digitais de dois tipos editoriais de mídias jornalísticas, um relacionado a diretrizes ideológicas e comerciais e o outro sem vínculos com grupos políticos ou anunciantes. As matérias foram publicadas no período de 2016 a 2020. Evidenciamos práticas sociais inseridas em estratégias de aproximação entre produtores e consumidores através do consumo de alimentos provenientes da agricultura familiar ou de produtores locais. As práticas em alguns casos têm a comida e a cozinha como forma de fortalecer a identidade cultural dos grupos sociais. A ideia de engajamento social e político associado à participação também pode ser vista através da participação dos/das chefes em eventos. Pode ser vista, ainda, em ações que reivindicam a segurança alimentar e nutricional para todos. Por fim, práticas solidárias de preparação e distribuição de alimentos foram observadas durante o período da pandemia de COVID-19.
As legislações urbanísticas brasileiras dos séculos XX e XXI: uma análise histórica
Authors: Rammé Juliana , Souza Mariana Barbosa de
Published: September 2024

Este artigo objetiva descrever e analisar as legislações urbanísticas brasileiras ao longo dos séculos XX e XXI, com foco nas leis que regulamentam o parcelamento e o uso do solo. Reconhecemos a origem dessas leis que têm orientado e normatizado o espaço urbano nas últimas décadas, principalmente no que diz respeito aos parâmetros urbanísticos estabelecidos para o desenvolvimento das cidades. Assim, o artigo é apoiado em uma abordagem dialética e qualitativa, este estudo busca realizar uma análise dos referenciais teóricos, além de dados obtidos por meio de pesquisa documental. Ao final, oferecemos um panorama abrangente das principais leis que têm sido aprovadas no contexto urbano brasileiro contemporâneo, as quais têm direcionado e normatizado o espaço urbano.
Legislação de patrimônio cultural na cidade do Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul: um estudo comparativo com as cidades de Pelotas e Jaguarão
Authors: Bôas Alexandre Villas
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho tem por objetivo realizar um estudo comparativo da legislação sobre o patrimônio cultural das cidades do Rio Grande, Jaguarão e Pelotas, localizadas no Rio Grande do Sul. A cidade do Rio Grande foi o berço da colonização portuguesa no extremo sul do Brasil, tendo como marco a instalação de um forte em 19 de janeiro de 1737. Por conta de sua posição estratégica, ficou sendo o centro comercial da província, principalmente a partir de meados do século XIX, com um processo de industrialização que permitiu a constituição de um patrimônio arquitetônico diversificado. A partir da década de 1980 o município passou a legislar sobre a proteção de seu patrimônio cultural, movimento similar ao ocorrido em outras cidades da região sul do estado, como Pelotas e Jaguarão. O estudo comparativo destas legislações, permitirá constituir um panorama de como se apresenta a política de preservação nestes municípios.
Desenvolvimento sustentável e gênero: mulheres protagonistas na produção de alimentos
Authors: Pilla Maria Cecília , Ribeiro Cilene da Silva Gomes , Camargo Taciane Eloisa de
Published: September 2024

Iniciativas de agricultura urbana, como hortas comunitárias primam por mobilizar a comunidade para transformar espaços muitas vezes degradados e ociosos em espaços saudáveis que fornecem as mais diversas hortaliças. As hortas oferecem espaço de convivência e reconexão com a natureza, ao mesmo tempo que dão aos participantes autonomia para atender suas próprias necessidades e melhorar a qualidade de vida. A incorporação das ações de produção e plantio de hortas urbanas comunitárias e de uma culinária saudável, contribui para a promoção da Política Nacional de Agroecologia e Produção Orgânica, instituída pelo Decreto nº 7.794, de 20 de agosto de 2012, e da Política Nacional de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional, instituída pelo Decreto nº 7.272, de 25 de agosto de 2010 que fomenta a soberania e segurança alimentar e nutricional, direito à alimentação adequada e saudável, estruturação e fortalecimento dos sistemas sustentáveis e uso sustentável dos recursos naturais. Esses atos também podem servir como exemplo para a implementação da Política Nacional de Agricultura Urbana. Nessa direção, o objetivo da pesquisa é analisar os processos históricos, econômicos e socioculturais que engendram a dimensão de gênero que permeia a questão do desenvolvimento sustentável e a emancipação de mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade. Para desenvolver esta questão, é necessário a incorporação da mulher no contexto dos debates de desenvolvimento sustentável. Existe a demanda da mulher em alcançar a igualdade legal, política e social, através de sua inclusão no esboço de políticas públicas, que reflita em uma melhoria de posição frente a desigualdade na relação entre os gêneros, permitindo assim seu empoderamento, reduzindo a vulnerabilidade em que está inserida.
Políticas públicas como ferramentas de gestão de riscos de desastres relacionados às secas: uma análise do cenário legal dos municípios da região geográfica imediata de Serra Talhada, no Semiárido pernambucano
Authors: Aragão Maria Leticia , da Silva Osvaldo Girão
Published: September 2024

As políticas públicas enquanto ferramentas legais de gestão são essenciais no planejamento de ações voltadas a redução do risco de desastres, tendo em vista, que a participação social é um elemento imprescindível para o êxito de sua implementação. O presente estudo objetiva analisar o desenvolvimento de programas e políticas públicas municipais e estaduais voltadas ao enfrentamento de riscos de desastres relacionadas às secas, nos últimos 5 anos (2019 - 2023), na região geográfica imediata de Serra Talhada, semiárido pernambucano, que compreende 13 municípios. O procedimento metodológico aplicado baseia-se na perspectiva de revisão catalográfica a partir dos dados abertos disponibilizados pelos governos municipais e estadual para verificação da existência de Políticas públicas, acompanhadas pelo escopo da pesquisa, bem como Programas e Projetos de Lei. A análise realizada é baseada tanto no caráter qualitativo dos dados. O presente estudo justifica-se pela imprescindibilidade de monitoramento quanto à gestão pública de ferramentas legais de ordenamento jurídico para efetivação de projetos, ora a nível municipal ou estadual, que visem antecipar medidas de mitigação e combate aos impactos severos das secas. Tendo em vista, especialmente, o nível de vulnerabilidade a estes desastres dos municípios investigados
The more they need care, the more they struggle to receive it. Older patients and the inverse care law
Authors: Pennestrì Federico
Published: September 2024

Universal health coverage (UHC) is the condition in which every member of a certain community have access to essential, effective care without financial hardship. Increasing older adults suffering from chronic morbidities and/or social isolation struggle to receive the care they need precisely when they need it most. These patients need care personalization, multidisciplinary integration and professional cooperation more than high-tech biomedical treatment, as plenty of social determinants frequently hamper the effectiveness of each single treatment received. If the health inequalities resulting from suboptimal organization of care can be reduced, taking action becomes a question of social justice. This paper aims to 1) describe some relevant determinants of health that prevent many older adults from receiving the care they need, 2) outline some policies to avoid ageism and minimize rationing.
Predictive modeling of glass powder and activator effects on slag-based geopolymers via central composite design
Authors:   Dept. of Civil Eng., Mohamed El-Bachir El-Ibrahimi University of Bordj Bou Arreridj, El-Anasser, Algeria, Berkouche Amirouche , Belkadi Abderraouf ,   Dept. of Civil Eng., Mohamed El-Bachir El-Ibrahimi University of Bordj Bou Arreridj, El-Anasser, Algeria, Aggoun Salima ,   CY Cergy Paris Université, L2MGC, F-95000 Cergy, France, Hammouche Redha ,   Materials and Durability of Construction Laboratory, Dept. of Civil Eng., Faculty of Science and Technology, Frère Mentouri University of Constantine 1, Constantine 25000, Algeria, Benaniba Samir ,   Mechanical Eng. Dept., Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi of Bordj Bou Arreridj, El-Anasser, Algeria
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the effects of glass powder (GP) content and activator-to-precursor (Ac/Pr) ratio on the properties of slag-based geopolymer mortars using a central composite design approach. GP content ranging from 0% to 30% and Ac/Pr ratios between 0.65 and 0.75 were examined. Response surface methodology was utilized to construct predictive models for slump, 28-day compressive strength, and porosity. Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were utilized to analyze the microstructure and chemical composition of the geopolymer matrices. Results indicate that both GP content and Ac/Pr ratio significantly influence mortar properties. Increasing GP content and Ac/Pr ratio generally improved workability, while optimal mechanical performance was achieved at moderate levels of both factors. The optimal formulation, determined through desirability analysis, consisted of 18.2% GP content and 0.72 Ac/Pr ratio, yielding predicted outcomes of 16.53 cm slump, 46.64 MPa compressive strength, and 15.85% porosity. This study demonstrates the potential of incorporating waste glass in slag-based geopolymers and provides a framework for optimizing mix designs to achieve desired performance characteristics.
Influence of graphene oxide on mechanical and microstructural properties of cement composites
Authors:   Dept. of Civil Engineering, Aditya University, Surampalem, Kakinada, India, Bellum Ramamohana Reddy , Yaswanth K K ,   Dept. of Civil Engineering, Aditya University, Surampalem, Kakinada, India, Durga Chereddy Sonali Sri ,   Dept. of Civil Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Managalpalli, India, Venkatesh Chava ,   Dept. of Civil Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Managalpalli, India, G Sridevi ,   Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Aditya University, Surampalem, Kakinada, India
Published: September 2024

A new nanomaterial known as graphene oxide (GO) has been discovered, and it has the potential to improve the tensile and elongation properties of cement-based composites. In this study, the influence of the content of GO, say 0.01% increment upto 0.05% on fluidity of cement composites was estimated. In addition, the mechanical properties of GO-based cement composites, such as compressive, split tensile, and flexural strengths, are presented with respect to the content of GO to figure out its effect and to identify the right proportion. In this paper, the deformability studies of GO-based cement composites, such as the elastic modulus (E), are also presented. To further investigate the formation of a denser matrix, microstructural studies are also carried out in GO-based cement composites. New avenues for high performance cement composites are opened up by this important and extensive study. The results are revealed that the inclusion GO has shown reduced fluidity values as compared to control mix in all stages of hydration process. Results revealed that the optimum content of 0.04% of GO enhanced the flexural strength by 67.52% which is quite phenomenal. GO with 31.24% of oxygen helps improving the microstructure by enhancing the modulus of elasticity and toughness of the composite.
Analyzing and examining the impact of various fiber types on the mechanical and functional characteristics of UHPC
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran, Zadeh Mohammad Sadegh Shahid , Nezhad Amir Hossein Derakhshan ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran, Aliabadi Mahbobeh Mirzaie ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology, Behbahan, Iran
Published: September 2024

In this research, we compared the performance and mechanical properties of (UHPC) produced with varying percentages of waste and recycled fibers, including polypropylene plastic (plastic sack fibers) (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), date palm fibers (DP), Monterey pine tree fibers (MP), human hair (HH), and aluminum (from metal cans) (AF). This was done in relation to a control sample of UHPC (WC). The study investigated the effects of different percentages of these fibers (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 percent by weight of cement) with a length of 3 cm in self-compacting concrete. We conducted tests on fresh concrete, including Slump Flow, J-Ring, V-Funnel, L-Box, and U-Box, as well as tests on hardened concrete, such as compressive strength, tensile strength, permeability, crack width control, thermal cracking, Schmidt hammer tests, and ultrasonic pulse velocity. The results indicated that increasing the percentage of fibers (PP, PET, DP, AF, MP, and HH) in UHPC enhances tensile strength, reduces permeability, and increases compressive strength. Additionally, under the influence of temperature, a decrease in both the depth and length of cracks was observed in the concrete slabs. Notably, the inclusion of 2% human hair fibers (HH) in UHPC resulted in superior tensile strength, reduced permeability, and minimized both the length and depth of cracks compared to other fiber types. Conversely, the addition of 2% aluminum fibers (AF) led to a reduction in tensile strength, an increase in permeability, and an increase in both the length and depth of cracks. This research demonstrated that, in terms of mechanical and functional properties, human hair fibers provided better results in UHPC across all tests conducted, significantly enhancing the longevity of the structure.
Robust Stochastic Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicle Motion Planning
Authors: Subiyanto Subiyanto , Hangga Arimaz , Bahatmaka Aldias , Salim Nur Azis , Sutrisno Deyndrawan , Yunus Elfandy , Budi Arif Prabowo Setya , Hilmi Farras Muhammad , Sanggrahita Diadora
Published: September 2024

This work presents a Robust Stochastic Model Predictive Control (RSMPC) framework for real-time motion planning autonomous vehicles, addressing the complex multi-modal vehicle interactions. The proposed framework involves adding expert policy from observations to the dataset and applying the Data Aggregation (DAgger) method to filter unsafe demonstrations and resolve expert conflicts. A Dual-Stage Attention-based Recurrent Neural Network (DA-RNN) model is integrated to predict dual class variables from the dataset, producing a set containing constraints collision-avoidance predicted to be active. The RSMPC framework enhances formulation optimization by eliminating irrelevant collision avoidance constraints, resulting in faster control signals. The framework is applied iteratively, continuously updating observations and solving the RSMPC optimization formulation in real-time. Evaluation of the DA-RNN model achieved a recall value of 0.97 and a high accuracy rate of 98.1% in predicting dual interactions, with a minimal false negative rate of 0.026, highlighting its effectiveness in capturing interaction intricacies. Validated through simulations of interactive traffic intersections, the proposed framework demonstrably excels, showing high feasibility of 99.84% and a 15-fold increase in response speed compared to the baseline. This approach ensures autonomous vehicles navigate safely and efficiently in complex traffic scenarios, paving the way for more reliable and scalable autonomous driving solutions.
Promoción de la salud comunitaria desde la virtualidad: experiencia de la terapia comunitaria integrativa en Latinoamérica
Authors:   ISFODOSU, Gutierrez Rosaura , Manjarrés Herrera Andrea ,   Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Castro Navil ,   Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo
Published: September 2024

Esta investigación es mixta, su objetivo es analizar la percepción acerca de la terapia comunitaria integrativa (TCI) modalidad virtual como estrategia para la promoción de la salud mental, que surgió como respuesta a la pandemia por covid-19. Para la recolección de datos se usaron 55 fichas de organización de informaciones de la TCI, y un grupo focal con 13 terapeutas comunitarios. Se utilizaron estadísticos descriptivos en los datos cuantitativos y análisis por categorías para los relatos. Participaron 1058 personas, de las que el 93.4% eran mujeres. Con relación a los temas seleccionados para ser desarrollados en las ruedas, los más frecuentes tienen que ver con el sufrimiento psíquico (47.3%). Los terapeutas perciben que se alcanzan los objetivos de la TCI en la modalidad virtual, siendo una valiosa estrategia para la promoción de la salud mental contando con la comunidad. Entre sus ventajas está la posibilidad de aumentar el alcance de la población que podía participar en las ruedas, la integración de equipos internacionales de terapeutas, y fácil acceso a los recursos multimedia. Entre las desventajas está la ausencia del contacto directo, y los problemas de calidad de internet y servicio eléctrico en algunos países latinoamericanos.
Kesan Jangkitan Sauropus Yellowing Virus (SaYV) ke atas Anatomi Daun Sauropus androgynus(L.) Merr. (Effects of Sauropus Yellowing Virus (SaYV) Infection on Leaf Anatomy of Sauropus Androgynus (L.) Merr.)
Authors: Talip Noraini , Kumar Raj , Bunawan Hamidun , Abdul Rahman Mohamad Ruzi , Abdullah Siam Nordahlia , Basir Syazwani
Published: September 2024

Kajian anatomi perbandingan daun dilakukan ke atas daun Sauropus androygnus yang dijangkiti virus Sauropus yellowing (SaYV). Objektif kajian ialah untuk mengenal pasti ciri anatomi daun yang dijangkiti virus SaYV dan daun sihat (kawalan) serta menentukan ciri anatomi yang berubah dengan jangkitan virus SaYV. Kajian melibatkan keratan rentas lamina, petiol dan tepi daun menggunakan mikrotom gelongsor, teknik penjernihan untuk peruratan dan siatan epidermis untuk epidermis adaksial dan abaksial daun. Hasil kajian menunjukkan pengurangan peratusan pigmen klorofil pada lamina dan tepi daun, hiperplasia tisu vaskular pada tulang daun dan petiol, hiperplasia sel kolenkima dan pertambahan kepadatan hablur drus pada berkas vaskular lamina, tulang daun dan tisu mesofil. Terdapat kerosakan pada urat sekunder dan tertier daun akibat jangkitan virus. Hasil cerapan pada epidermis abaksial daun dijangkiti menunjukkan ketumpatan dan indeks stoma (SI) yang rendah berbanding daun sihat. Kajian ini membuktikan berlaku pengubahsuaian ciri anatomi S. androygnus akibat jangkitan virus SaYV sebagai respons terhadap jangkitan virus. Hasil kajian dapat memberi manfaat kepada pengusaha pertanian dan boleh menjadi rujukan dalam pengurusan penyakit pertanian terutama untuk kawalanpenyakit pada awal jangkitan virus.
Korelasi Bersyarat dan Limpahan Kemeruapan bagi Pulangan Harga SMR20 dan Pulangan Pasaran Niaga Hadapan Getah (TOCOM, SICOM dan SHFE)
Authors: Abdul Gani Siti Mahirah , Isa Zaidi , Ismail Munira
Published: September 2024

Malaysia adalah di antara negara pengeluar utama bagi getah asli. Terdapat pelbagai faktor yang boleh mempengaruhi harga getah asli (asas dan bukan asas). Salah satu faktor tersebut adalah pasaran niaga hadapan. Pasaran niaga hadapan memainkan peranan yang penting dalam pasaran semasa sebagai alat lindungan nilai dan mekanisme penentuan harga. Pasaran niaga hadapan juga terlibat dalam penemuan kesan anjur-susul dengan pasaran semasa. Kajian ini menerangkan hubungan kemeruapan harga getah asli Malaysia gred SMR20 dengan tiga pasaran niaga hadapan utama iaitu Bursa Komoditi Tokyo (TOCOM), Bursa Komoditi Singapura (SICOM) dan Bursa Hadapan Shanghai (SHFE). Berdasarkan hasil empirik daripada model bivariat GARCH Korelasi Bersyarat Dinamik (DCC GARCH), terdapat kesan masa turun-naik dan korelasi bersyarat dinamik yang bererti antara SMR20 dan pasaran niaga hadapan. Hasil model GARCH Baba, Engle, Kraft dan Kroner (BEKK) menunjukkan bahawa terdapat kesan kemeruapan melimpah yang mana kemeruapan SHFE melimpah ke SMR20 dan sebaliknya bagi SICOM dan TOCOM.
Exploring The Protease Diversity of Psychrophilic Yeast, Glaciozyma antarctica Through Genome Mining Analysis
Authors: Mohd-Assaad Norfarhan , Ahmad Redzuan Rohaiza , Abu Bakar Mohd Faizal , Mahadi Nor Muhammad , Abdul Murad Abdul Munir , Illias Rosli Md. , Huai Xia Doris Quay , Bharudin Izwan , Abu Bakar Farah Diba , Kamaruddin Shazilah
Published: September 2024

Proteases are one of the most significant classes of enzymes, holding immense physiological relevance and extensive industrial applications. The genome of Glaciozyma antarctica was fully sequenced, showing 7,857 open reading frames that offer an intriguing opportunity to investigate its proteolytic repertoire. This study aims to unveil the protease landscape of G. antarctica, a psychrophilic yeast that produces cold-active enzymes that offer remarkable benefits, particularly in the food and pharmaceutical industries. In this work, we performed a comprehensive analysis to identify the diverse families of proteases encoded within the G. antarctica genome and compare them with proteases from other mesophilic and thermophilic fungi in the MEROPS database. The sequence similarity searches resulted in the identification of 195 open reading frames predicted to encode for proteases in G. antarctica with a high number of intracellular proteases. These findings suggest an evolved system for protein quality control and turnover, essential for cell viability and adaptation to environmental stressors. The MEROPS classification analysis showed an abundance of metalloproteases, constituting 38% of the total protease genes, a proportion surpassing that found in other yeast and fungal genomes studied. This reflects the vital role of metalloproteases in the cold adaptation of microbes in the Antarctic region. This unique profile not only sheds light on the adaptive mechanisms of psychrophilic organisms but also presents a rich reservoir of potential cold-active proteases for various applications. The findings of this study provide a foundation for targeted enzyme discovery and engineering, unlocking new frontiers in industrial biotechnology and extremophile biology.
In vitro and in vivo Evaluations of the Antifungal Activity of Salicylic Acid and Silicon Against Ganoderma Boninense
Authors: Mohammad Seri Ainnur Atira , Mohamed Zulperi Dzarifah , Ismail Siti Izera
Published: September 2024

Basal stem rot disease (BSR) in oil palms is one of the primary diseases that has led to the wide use of fungicides. This increased the development of fungal isolates resistant to fungicides and led to the search for alternative strategies to replace the use of fungicides. This study aimed to evaluate in vitro antifungal activity of salicylic acid (SA) and silicon (Si) in inhibiting mycelial growth of Ganoderma boninense using Poison Food Technique and to evaluate the in vivo efficacy of Si treatment on oil palm seedlings growth and resistance towards G. boninense. Percentage inhibition of radial mycelial growth (PIRG) was assessed, and Si treatment significantly reduced mycelial radial growth of G. boninenseup to 100% inhibition at concentrations of 200 and 250 mg/L. The half-maximal effective concentration (EC50) for Si was 68.57 mg/L, while for SiO2, it was 273.95 mg/L. The EC50 for salicylic acid was 381.33 mg/L. For in vivo evaluation, oil palm seedlings treated with Si at 150, 200, and 250 mg/L showed the lowest severity of leaf chlorosis and necrotic symptoms, which were 7.36%, 6.49%, and 4.05%, respectively. In contrast, the seedlings without Si showed the highest severity of leaf symptoms. Examination of internal bole tissues of oil palm seedlings treated with Si at a concentration of 250 mg/L also recorded a 3.0% mean percentage of disease severity compared to the untreated infected seedlings, which showed 35.0% disease severity. Our findings demonstrated the potential of Si application in controlling the BSR disease caused by Ganoderma boninense.
Analysis of Schlemm's Canal Measurement and Evaluation with Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Authors: Sucijanti Sucijanti , Yuan Zhi Lan , Liang Ya , Hong Sun , Gu Liu Wei , Zhenli Si
Published: September 2024

The most common cause of permanent vision loss or blindness in the world is glaucoma. Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) develops when the eye drainage canals clog over time, increasing intraocular pressure and damaging the optic nerve. In POAG, an ophthalmology examination usually shows an open anterior chamber and chronic, irreversible multifactorial optic neuropathy followed by central visual field loss. OCT is specifically employed to investigate the elasticity of tissue, particularly in Schlemm's canal. This study aims to analyzed the morphological parameters of Schlemm's canal among patients with POAG and normal healthy control. In this observational study, we included one hundred patients, among them 50 patients had POAG, and 50 healthy controls, and both eyes were assessed. We measured the study cohort's and the healthy cohort's eyes' elevated IOP and the Schlemm's canal cross-sectional area (CSA). RT-Vue OCT was used to analyze both eyes' temporal, superior, inferior, and nasal regions. The data were analyzed using both univariate and bivariate methods. The characteristics of the morphological measurement of Schlemm's canal results were similar to those of Kagemann et al. There was a significant difference between age and SC measurement, but no correlation was observed between SC measurement and IOP or visual acuity. OCT is a useful way to evaluate the morphological status of Schlemm Canal in glaucoma patients. The eyes with POAG had smaller Schlemm's Canal- CSA than the normal eyes. The Schlemm canal-CSA in Chinese people had no differences from that of peoples of other races.
Diagnostic errors in suspicion for lung tumor
Authors: Cherkes L. V. , Savosin R. S. , Komarova V. A. , Bogdanova A. O.
Published: September 2024

Using clinical cases of patients observed at the Endoscopic Division of the N. N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, we want do demonstrate that while diagnostic radiology has achieved high quality, videoendoscopic examination remains the most objective and usually definitive method in evaluation of contentious situations of differential diagnosis even in cases of seemingly obvious clinical and radiological picture.
BEYOND LEGAL OSSIFICATION: THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD AND ENDOGENOUS LEGAL MOBILIZATION
Authors: Garrick Jessica
Published: September 2024

Despite widespread perceptions of the National Labor Relations Act's (NLRA) waning relevance, recent years have witnessed a surge in charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Notably, over the past decade nonunionized workers, not seeking immediate unionization, have increasingly mobilized their Section-7 right to engage in “mutual aid or protection.” Drawing on qualitative interviews and freedom-of-information-act charge data of the NLRB, this study reveals two key findings. First, some regional NLRB officials have strategically redesigned their outreach programs to target “alternative worker organizations” focusing on low-wage workers. Second, these revamped programs correlate with higher numbers of charges brought by nonunionized workers. These findings illuminate the adaptability of the political opportunity structure as officials respond to the NLRA's perceived decline by cultivating new constituencies and elucidating the law's protections for diverse organizing efforts
The future image as a component of political subjective space: testing the conceptual model
Authors: Samarkina I.V. , Bashmakov I.S. , Kolozov D.P. , Kuzmenko N.P.
Published: September 2024

The image of the future of youth is described in this paper and its relationship with the subjective space of politics is identified. The article provides a brief analysis of research on the image of the future within the framework of social and political sciences, describes the main theoretical approaches to analyzing the future image of youth. The authors give their own conceptual definition of the future image as a component of the political subjective space, a set of symbolic, ideological and cultural meanings that determine the orientation and behavior of various political actors. The authors as a methodology use focus group interviews, online questionnaires of youth representatives in order to verify the conceptual model of the study. The dynamic nature of the future image as a part of political subjective space is determined by a system of institutions, agents and factors of socialization. Five key components have been identified in the structure of the future image: content, value, emotions, activity and technology. Four projection levels of the future image are defined: personal, group, projection at the level of the macro community and global. The study indicates the predominance of personal projection in the respondents' ideas about the future. Despite the presence of worries and fears for their personal future, young people are generally confident in their own future and believe that the Russian state will continue to play an important role as a world power. An important characteristic of the future image is the subjectivity of its bearer, the degree of activity or proactivity and the willingness to take responsibility for their own future and the future of their families, local community, region, country, and the world. Locus control, that is, a subjective assessment of the factors (personal efforts or external circumstances) on which the future depends, according to the study, is associated with the degree of confidence in the future, the formation of a positive future image. The predominance of civic identity in the hierarchy of identities is also revealed. Young people feel responsible for the future of their country. At the moment, Russian civic identity has a positive impact on the future image of young people. It is significant that among students studying in the Luhansk People's Republic, the level of concern about the future is higher, the level of civil identity is lower, which indicates that the task of forming civil identity should be prioritized in the new regions of the Russian Federation.
National schools of diplomatic training: divergences in the global epistemology of international relations
Authors: Sushentsov A.A. , Neklyudov N.Y. , Pavlov V.V.
Published: September 2024

The proposition of establishing “global international relations” (Global IR) as an amalgamation of diverse national epistemologies in the field of international relations, potentially superseding the Western-centric paradigm, presents significant challenges. A critical inquiry emerges: Is it possible to form a discipline based on the polyphony of national approaches, despite the fact that the ontology of international relations has remained fundamentally unchanged since the mid-17th century? This study evaluates the thesis of extant national epistemologies in international relations by examining national traditions of diplomatic training. The primary research question is formulated as follows: What are the foundational approaches employed by leading states in the training of IR specialists, and can these approaches be considered reflective of national epistemologies regarding the nature of international relations? The research methodology involves a synthesis of findings from an examination of diplomatic training institutions across a diverse sample of countries. This sample encompasses Western nations (United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland, United States, Finland, France, and Germany), Asian countries (Vietnam, Indonesia, India, China, and the Republic of Korea), Middle Eastern states (Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey), African nations (Nigeria and South Africa), and Latin American countries (Brazil, Mexico, and Cuba). The article is structured in two principal sections. The theoretical section explores the hypothesis of “global international relations” within the context of existing literature and theoretical frameworks. The second section synthesizes the empirical findings from the study of national approaches to diplomatic training, testing the hypothesis of its correlation with national epistemologies in the field of international relations.
Practice of international relations: potential for transfer to other spheres
Authors: Lebedeva M.M. , Chipizubova, P.A. , Kurbatov D.M.
Published: September 2024

In today's world, there is a close intertwining of academic disciplines and spheres of practical interaction. To identify a potential for transfer of international practices, the authors of this study attempt to elicit cases of successful transfer of practical experience from International Relations and world politics to other fields, as well as provide illustrative examples of parallel development of similar practices. As one of the most extensive practices in the realm of International Relations, diplomacy appears to contain a large number of relevant cases. Transfer and parallel development of negotiation techniques and mediation technologies manifest themselves both in the related sphere of domestic politics and in corporate culture. Another example of business borrowing international practices is the institution of industrial espionage, which nowadays might be compared to the institution of political-military espionage in terms of its scale and organization. The study also focuses on the phenomena of parallel development of social practices, namely emancipation. While it is regarded as a process of gaining legal independence in the sphere of law, in International Relations it denotes a rejection of the idea of domination of a certain order or ideological stance. The final part of the study is dedicated to the consideration of typologies of behavior, as well as analogies and metaphors, in various social spheres. Metaphors and analogies unite such seemingly distant disciplines as International Relations and folklore studies. In addition to allusions to foreign policy events, which appear with a certain frequency in mass culture, the authors also present possible parallels between the structure of fairy tales and that of political conflict. On the grounds of the case studies, the paper highlights the diversity of areas of international engagement that have directly or indirectly contributed, or could contribute, to the emergence and/or development of other practice areas.
Duta anti anemia: pemberdayaan teman sebaya untuk peningkatan literasi kesehatan pada remaja
Authors: Ningtyias Farida Wahyu , Astuti Ida Srisurani Wiji , Nafikadini Iken , Irmayanti Selvi , Utari Nita Aprilia
Published: September 2024

Remaja putri berisiko tinggi mengalami anemia. Pencegahan anemia di sekolah bisa dilakukan melalui pemberdayaan remaja untuk mengedukasi teman sebayanya. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah membentuk Duta Anti Anemia yang akan menjadi agen literasi kesehatan untuk mencegah anemia pada remaja putri. Kegiatan ini dilakukan di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri (SMPN) 2 Pamekasan dengan metode ceramah dan permainan edukasi menggunakan tricky card games untuk pembekalan pada Duta Antianemia sebanyak 31 orang. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan melihat keaktifan peserta pada saat kegiatan dan peningkatan pengetahuan dari hasil pre-test dan post-test setelah kegiatan pembekalan serta kemampuan Duta Antianemia melakukan edukasi pada teman sebayanya yang dilakukan melalui kegiatan aksi bergizi pada hari jumat setiap pekannya di sekolah. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 20 Agustus 2023 dan berjalan dengan lancar. Para Duta Anti Anemia mengikuti dengan baik dan berpartisipasi aktif selama kegiatan berlangsung. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan ada peningkatan pengetahuan pada Duta Antianemia sebesar 50% dan mereka dapat berperan sebagai agen literasi kesehatan pada saat pelaksanaan Aksi Bergizi setiap hari jumat di SMPN 2 Pamekasan. Duta Anti Anemia yang dibekali pengetahuan berdaya untuk mengedukasi teman sebaya dalam upaya peningkatan pengetahuan tentang pencegahan anemia pada remaja.
Penerapan buku Kartu Menuju Sehat (KMS) remaja sebagai upaya screening kesehatan remaja putri
Authors: Rahayu Dinarsih , Katmawanti Septa , Samah Dea Aflah , Wahyuni Oktavia Sri , Ramadhani Yuanda Putri Rizki , Saputri Lorenza Arinda , Putri Fatiya Rizka , Barlian Salwa Isna
Published: September 2024

Pada kegiatan pengabdian ini, kami memilih siswi remaja putri di SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut sebagai target sasaran karena masa remaja merupakan masa yang tepat untuk edukasi anemia dan tahap pengenalan. Mengingat remaja putri rentan terkena anemia. Dengan adanya kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, diharapkan siswi SMA Negeri 1 Ngunit dapat menyadari pentingnya bahaya anemia dan mengetahui upaya pencegahan anemia, salah satunya dengan rutin meminum Tablet Tambah Darah (TTD). Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 15 orang siswi SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dikemas dalam bentuk sosialisasi terkait anemia dan skrining kesehatan. Kegiatan ini menggunakan media berupa buku Kartu Menuju Sehat (KMS) remaja untuk memantau kesehatan remaja. Berdasarkan hasil skrining kesehatan, 46,7% remaja putri berisiko Kurang Energi Kronis (KEK) karena memiliki LILA kurang dari 23,5 cm, 20% remaja putri terkonfirmasi mengalami 5L (Lemas, Lunglai, Lesu, Lelah, Lalai), 26,7% remaja putri sering mengalami pusing, mata berkunang-kunang dan pingsan, dan 40% remaja putri sulit berkonsentrasi serta 6,7% remaja putri biasanya tidak tahan dingin dan cepat sakit. Dilihat dari karakteristik anemia, dapat disimpulkan bahwa remaja putri di SMA Negeri 1 Negeri Ngunut masih dalam kategori sangat baik atau memenuhi indikasi anemia.
Hubungan Spiritual Quotient dengan Tingkat Stres pada Mahasiswa Kedokteran di Semarang
Authors: Irfandi Nurahmat Yanisa , Widayati Ratih , Fuad Wijayanti
Published: September 2024

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Mahasiswa kedokteran merupakan salah satu jurusan favorit dimana mahasiswanya diperhadapkan dengan berbagai kendala yang relatif sulit untuk ditempuh, seperti banyak nya target akademik yang harus diselesaikan dan dituntut beradaptasi dari peralihan jenjang SMA ke perguruan tinggi yang tentu berbeda dari segi akademik, lalu lingkungan sosial yang membuat mahasiswa tertekan dan memicu terjadinya stres. Stres akan menimbulkan masalah bagi mahasiswa bila tidak dimanajemen dengan baik. Spiritual Quotient (SQ) merupakan salah satu faktor yang berperan dalam pengendalian stres. Mahasiswa yang memiliki Spiritual Quotient tinggi akan mampu mengendalikan stres.
Metode
Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif, observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner yang terdiri dari tingkat Spiritual Quotient dengan judul “kuesioner kecerdasan spiritual” dan tingkat stres dengan judul “kuesioner MSSQ” serta keduanya sudah melalui uji validitas dan uji reliabilitas. Analisis penelitian ini menggunakan analisis bivariat dengan uji korelasi Rank Spearman. Sampel penelitian adalah mahasiswa tingkat awal Fakultas Kedokteran Unimus angkatan 2021 sebanyak 115 dari 150 mahasiswa yang diambil dengan teknik Simple Random Sampling.
Hasil
Terdapat hubungan signifikan (p=0.001) dan korelasi yang kuat (r=0.568) antara hubungan Spiritual Quotient dengan tingkat stres pada Mahasiswa FK Unimus Angkatan 2021. Dengan sebagian mahasiswa memiliki Spiritual Quotient tinggi dalam keadaan stres sedang (55.7%), stres berat (3.5%) dan stres ringan (0.9%).
Kesimpulan
Semakin tinggi Spiritual Quotient yang dimiliki, maka semakin rendah tingkat stres yang dialami oleh mahasiswa tingkat awal angkatan 2021.
Pengaturan Makan dan Aktivitas Olahraga Berhubungan dengan Pengontrolan Gula Darah pada Pasien Diabetes di Puskesmas Kecamatan Grogol Petamburan
Authors: Hidhayanti Sirly , Kartini Kartini
Published: September 2024

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Diabetes Mellitus (DM) merupakan gangguan metabolisme tubuh dengan ciri utama meningkatnya kadar glukosa darah yang diakibatkan gangguan dari kerja insulin dan sekresi insulin. Salah satu upaya pencegahan terjadinya komplikasi adalah dengan melakukan pemeriksaan dan pengontrolan kadar glukosa darah pada pasien DM. Untuk memantau kadar glukosa darah membutuhkan manajemen penatalaksanaan non farmakologis seperti pengaturan makan dan aktivitas olahraga. Penelitian ini bertujuan menilai hubungan antara pengaturan makan dan aktivitas olahraga dengan pengontrolan kadar glukosa darah pada pasien diabetes usia dewasa.
Metode
Desain penelitian observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Lokasi dan waktu penelitian adalah di Puskesmas Grogol Petamburan Jakarta Barat pada bulan September-November 2022, sebanyak 63 pasien DM berusia 18-60 tahun dipilih secara consecutive non-random dengan memperhatikan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner 24 hours food recalls, Baecke Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire dan mengukur gula darah sewaktu subjek. Analisis statistik menggunakan uji Chi - Square dengan tingkat kemaknaan p < 0.05.
Hasil
Usia subjek berkisar 41-50 tahun 47.6% dan yang berjenis kelamin perempuan sebanyak 69.8%, sebanyak  50.8% memiliki IMT normal.  Subjek yang tidak melakukan pengaturan makan sebanyak 63.5% dan 50.8% dikategorikan aktif dalam aktivitas olahraga. Subjek dengan kadar GDS tidak terkontrol sebanyak 52.4%.
Uji Chi-Square untuk menilai hubungan pengaturan makan dan aktivitas olahraga dengan pengontrolan glukosa darah pada pasien diabetes usia dewasa menunjukkan nilai p= 0.009 dan p= 0.000.
Kesimpulan
Pengaturan makan dan aktivitas olahraga berhubungan dengan pengontrolan glukosa darah pada pasien diabetes usia dewasa.
Pemeriksaan Penunjang Mikrobiologi untuk Diagnosis Infeksi Mycobacterium Other Than Tuberculosis (MOTT)
Authors: Devita Arleen , Dharmawan Ade
Published: September 2024

Mycobacterium other than tuberculosis (MOTT) merupakan bakteri lingkungan yang dapat menjadi patogen oportunistik. Bakteri ini resisten terhadap berbagai jenis disinfektan dan antibiotik karena memiliki karakteristik dinding sel tebal peptidoglikan yang kaya lipid dan asam mikolat. Saat ini terdapat lebih dari ratusan spesies MOTT, dengan beberapa di antaranya diketahui dapat menginfeksi orang dengan gangguan sistem kekebalan tubuh seperti penyakit paru obstruksi kronik (PPOK), cystic fibrosis (CF), orang dengan riwayat penyakit tuberkulosis (TB), infeksi HIV atau diabetes melitus, tetapi juga dapat menginfeksi orang dengan sistem kekebalan tubuh yang baik. Mycobacterium jenis ini juga dapat menjadi patogen penyebab infeksi nosokomial karena dapat mengontaminasi air di rumah sakit dan juga alat medis seperti bronkoskop, endoskop dan cairan dialisis. Infeksi pada manusia berasal dari pajanan lingkungan dan menyebar melalui ingesti atau inhalasi. Manifestasi klinis infeksi MOTT dapat berupa infeksi pulmonal dan ekstrapulmonal antara lain kulit, jaringan lunak, sistem gastrointestinal, tulang dan sendi serta diseminata dengan gejala yang sulit dibedakan dengan infeksi Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Oleh karena itu, perlu pemeriksaan penunjang khususnya laboratorium mikrobiologi untuk mendeteksi dan mengidentifikasi spesies dari MOTT untuk menentukan tatalaksana terapi yang sesuai. Jenis pemeriksaan mikrobiologi yang dapat dilakukan adalah pemeriksaan mikroskopik dengan pewarnaan tahan asam, biakan, identifikasi dengan uji biokimia, uji molekular dan uji imunodiagnostik.