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O USO DE GEOTECNOLOGIAS PARA REGULARIZAÇÃO FUNDIÁRIA URBANA: PROPOSTA METODOLÓGICA PARA ANÁLISE DE IMPACTOS DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS NO MUNICÍPIO DE MAZAGÃO – AP
Authors: Pereira André Gustavo Campinas , Pereira Júlio Anderson Araújo , Barbosa Glenda Tainara Santos , Oliveria Loene da Costa , Campinas Danielle do Socorro Nunes , Frazão Alex da Silva , Barros Ana Gabriela Souza , Corôa Lucas Gomes , Sozinho Cláudia Yumiko Hantani , Ferraz Danilo Torres
Published: February 2024

A região amazônica possui extrema relevância geopolítica, devido à vasta riqueza de recursos naturais não renováveis e biodiversidade. A busca pelo desenvolvimento econômico e integração da Amazônia remonta ao período da intervenção militar, que se caracterizou pela implementação de incentivos fiscais, bem como pela construção de estradas, usinas hidroelétricas, portos e outras infraestruturas. As políticas públicas voltadas ao desenvolvimento territorial e regularização fundiária da região se concentram em interesses econômicos, mas enfrentam a fragmentação, falta de coordenação, escassez de recursos, e dificuldade em interlocução com outros atores públicos, favorecendo a criação de programas governamentais ineficientes. Desse modo, o trabalho busca propor uma implementação metodológica para avaliação de duas políticas públicas de regularização fundiária, tendo como objeto de estudo o município de Mazagão (AP), mais especificamente os bairros Centro e União, de forma a executar uma análise visando a comparação do impacto entre as políticas públicas de regularização fundiária urbana do Estado do Amapá e do Governo Federal. Para isso, será utilizada a integração de metodologias para demarcação territorial por meio de ferramentas ligadas às geotecnologias, tais como: sensoriamento remoto, geoprocessamento e georreferenciamento de imóveis urbanos, aliadas ao levantamento socioeconômico, por meio de questionários descritivos diretos e estruturados, quanto a áreas dos imóveis, sendo os resultados processados por meio de análise estatística descritiva. Desse modo, espera-se verificar qual é a real eficiência de impacto social exercida pela legislação de titulação de terras públicas no estado do Amapá, quando comparada com a legislação federal de Regularização Urbana de Interesse Social (REURB – S).
O UNIVERSAL HETEROSSEXUAL, A VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA A MULHER E PESSOAS LGBTQIAPN NO CONTEXTO DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA
Authors: Ramos Nery Maria Clara , BAPTISTA BERENICE FALCONI , AMARANTE RODRIGO , VIZZOTTO VITORIA CHAVES
Published: February 2024

O presente estudo envolve a exploração do universalismo e do particularismo de grupos sociais, tais como a comunidade LGBTQIAPN, a posição da mulher na sociedade brasileira e, em última análise, a diversidade sexual e de gênero. Este exame está fundamentado no contexto do patriarcalismo brasileiro, cujas raízes remontam ao processo de colonização da nossa sociedade. O conceito de "universal heterossexual" sustenta a normatividade heterossexual como o padrão de normalidade, relegando tudo que se afasta desse padrão socialmente aceito para a categoria de "casos desviantes". Buscamos, neste escopo, investigar como esses padrões contribuem para a marginalização e a violência contra mulheres e pessoas LGBTQIAPN5, com base em concepções machistas que se originam do patriarcalismo constitutivo da esfera sociocultural brasileira. Metodologicamente, este trabalho tem origem em observações exploratórias e discussões realizadas no grupo de pesquisa certificado pelo CNPQ, intitulado "Danos Colaterais do Universo Heterossexual". Este grupo se dedica à pesquisa sobre diversidade sexual e de gênero na Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul – UERGS, com o objetivo de verificar se, no contexto do ensino superior, persistem os determinantes da normatividade heterossexual. A questão investigativa que norteia este estudo é a seguinte: em que medida a imposição da normatividade heterossexual, fundamentada no patriarcalismo como padrão social e cultural universal na sociedade brasileira, contribui para a marginalização, invisibilidade e discriminação das identidades LGBTQIAPN e para a violência contra a mulher, resultado do machismo decorrente de uma estrutura patriarcal? Portanto, é relevante destacar que o presente estudo, oriundo do trabalho realizado no mencionado grupo, pode desempenhar um papel significativo na investigação e conscientização sobre os impactos negativos do heterossexismo. Isso se dá pela consideração de que, no contexto das sociedades, o universal inevitavelmente se confronta com os particularismos de diversos grupos sociais.
PATRIMÔNIO RELIGIOSO E CULTURAL DA CIDADE DE BELÉM (PARÁ) E SEU POTENCIAL TURÍSTICO
Authors: Cordovil Daniela , Velloso Brunella Lago , Figueiredo Mateus Batista , Lima Marcelo Vitor Branco de , Campos Marcelo Coelho , Monteiro Junior Jorge Max dos Santos , Caminha Nalton Rodrigues
Published: February 2024

O capítulo trata das possibilidades de aproveitamento e manejo turístico de monumentos e espaços religiosos em Belém, Pará. Realiza um levantamento abrangente destes monumentos e descreve de forma minuciosa dois conjuntos de espaços, denominados circuitos: o circuito das Igrejas da Cidade Velha e o circuito Afro-religioso. O capítulo apresenta também uma análise teórica sobre o conceito de patrimônio religioso e as ferramentas de educação patrimonial e debate como estas podem ser aplicadas para a valorização de espaços e monumentos com potencial turístico. Como conclusão, discute-se como a educação patrimonial pode contribuir para enriquecer a experiência religiosa e cultural de turistas, assim como para a valorização da identidade cultural das comunidades locais.
Anti-inflammatory and in vitro antioxidant activities of Satureja montana dry extract
Authors: Vilmosh Natalia , Georgieva-Kotetarova Maria , Kandilarov Ilin , Zlatanova-Tenisheva Hristina , Murdjeva Mariana , Kirina Veselina , Dimitrova Stela , Katsarova Mariana , Denev Petko , Kostadinova Ivanka
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Many chronic somatic and psychiatric diseases are associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which have detrimental effects on human health.

Aim: To investigate the in vitro antioxidant and in vivo immunomodulatory activities of Satureja montana dry extract.

Material and methods: The in vitro antioxidant activity of Satureja montana dry extract was assessed using ORAC, HORAC, and electrochemical methods. Immunomodulatory activity was evaluated in acute and chronic stress models by measuring the serum levels of cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β in a cohort of 112 male 8-week-old Wistar rats. The rats were randomly divided into 7 groups for each of both stress models and then subjected to ELISA analysis (14 groups with 8 rats in each group). The rodents were gavaged with a dry extract of Satureja montana (250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg), rosmarinic acid (15 mg/kg), and carvacrol (500 mg/kg) for 14 days and 60 days, respectively.

Results: We demonstrated that, for all employed in vitro methods, the dried extract of Satureja montana exhibited considerable antioxidant activity. Satureja montana did not significantly lower serum concentrations of TNF-α, IL-6, or IL-1β in either stress model as compared to the positive saline control group. On the other hand, in the acute stress model, a dose of 250 mg/kg of Satureja montana significantly decreased IL-6 in comparison to carvacrol and significantly reduced TNF-α and IL-6 in comparison to rosmarinic acid.

Conclusion: Although Satureja montana dry extract has significant antioxidant activity in vitro, its influence on systemic inflammation is still unknown. Future research will look into how it affects serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Temperature-dependent phototaxis in overwintering adults of the grasshopper Patanga japonica (Orthoptera, Acrididae)
Authors: Tanaka Seiji
Published: February 2024

In central Japan, adult Patanga japonica (Bolívar) grasshoppers overwinter as adults while in reproductive diapause. At this local, February nights fall as low as -7°C, whereas days can exceed 16°C. Adults respond to the diel thermal cycle with daily vertical movements out of and back into leaf litter. This paper documents and discusses the significance of this interesting winter behavior. Temperature strongly influenced the daily vertical movements. Time of morning emergence, duration of aboveground occupancy, and number of adults emerging all highly correlated with current and maximum daily temperatures. In January, adults were immobile at < -1°C but could stand up when their body temperatures reached ~3.7°C. In contrast, adults held outdoors in semi-natural conditions emerged from the litter at ~14°C, suggesting threshold temperatures of ~14°C for morning emergence. The numbers of adults emerging or hiding varied over the winter season. Light also influenced movements. Adults held in horizontal transparent tubes, each with half covered with black paper (D-area) and the other half exposed to light (L-area), moved into the L-area during the day and returned to the D-area in the afternoon. In both cases, movement was into a colder microhabitat, implying that the direction of daily movements was possibly via phototaxis, not thermotaxis. Further experiments suggested that increasing temperatures elicited positive phototaxis, and decreasing temperatures elicited negative phototaxis and that the phototaxis was controlled by the direction, magnitude, and absolute range of the temperature change in P. japonica.
Two new species and one new combination of Ophiocordyceps (Hypocreales, Ophiocordycipitaceae) in Guizhou
Authors: Peng Xing-Can , Wen Ting-Chi , Wei De-Ping , Liao Yu-Hong , Wang Yi , Zhang Xian , Wang Gui-Ying , Zhou Yun , Tangtrakulwanich Khanobporn , Liang Jian-Dong
Published: February 2024

Ophiocordyceps is the largest genus in Ophiocordycipitaceae and has a broad distribution with high diversity in subtropical and tropical regions. In this study, two new species, pathogenic on lepidopteran larvae are introduced, based on morphological observation and molecular phylogeny. Ophiocordyceps fenggangensissp. nov. is characterised by having fibrous, stalked stroma with a sterile tip, immersed perithecia, cylindrical asci and filiform ascospores disarticulating into secondary spores. Ophiocordyceps liangiisp. nov. has the characteristics of fibrous, brown, stipitate, filiform stroma, superficial perithecia, cylindrical asci and cylindrical-filiform, non-disarticulating ascospores. A new combination Ophiocordyceps musicaudata (syn. Cordyceps musicaudata) is established employing molecular analysis and morphological characteristics. Ophiocordyceps musicaudata is characterised by wiry, stipitate, solitary, paired to multiple stromata, yellowish, branched fertile part, brown stipe, immersed perithecia, cylindrical asci and cylindrical-filiform, non-disarticulating ascospores.
Morphological and molecular analyses reveal two new species of Grifola (Polyporales) from Yunnan, China
Authors: Tang Song-Ming , Chen De-Chao , Wang Shuai , Wu Xiao-Qu , Ao Cheng-Ce , Li Er-Xian , Luo Hong-Mei , Li Shu-Hong
Published: February 2024

Species of Grifola are famous edible mushrooms and are deeply loved by consumers around the world. Most species of this genus have been described and recorded in Oceania, Europe and South America, with only Grifola frondosa being recorded in Asia. In this study, two novel species of Grifola from southwestern China (Asia) are introduced. Macro and micromorphological characters are described. Grifola edulissp. nov. present medium-size basidiomata with gray to gray-brown lobes upper surface, mostly tibiiform or narrowly clavate, rarely narrowly lageniform or ellipsoid chlamydospores, cuticle hyphae terminal segments slightly enlarged. Grifola sinensissp. nov. has white to grayish white lobes upper surface, mostly ellipsoid, rarely narrowly utriform chlamydospores, and broadly ellipsoid to ellipsoid basidiospores (4.6–7.9 × 3.0–5.9 μm). The two new species are supported by phylogenetic analyses of combined nuclear rDNA internal transcribed spacer ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 rDNA (ITS) and β-tubulin (TUBB). Moreover, the genetic distance between TUBB sequences of those specimen from GenBank was 1.76–1.9%. Thus, the conspecificity relationship of our specimens remains uncertain, and further specimens are required to conclusively confirm its identity.
Systematic Design of a Natural Sciences Collections Digitisation Dashboard
Authors: Tilley Laura , Woodburn Matt , Vincent Sarah , Casino Ana , Addink Wouter , Berger Frederik , Bogaerts Ann , De Smedt Sofie , French Lisa , Islam Sharif , Mergen Patricia , Nivart Anne , Papp Beata , Petersen Mareike , Santos Celia , Schiller Edmund , Semal Patrick , Smith Vincent , Wiltschke Karin
Published: February 2024

This paper describes the design and build of a pilot Natural Sciences Collections Digitisation Dashboard (CDD). The CDD will become a key service for the Distributed System of Scientific Collections Research Infrastructure (DiSSCo) and aims to improve the discoverability of natural science collections (NSCs) held in European institutions, both digitised and undigitised. Furthermore, it will serve as a dynamic visual assessment tool for strategic decision-making, including the prioritisation of digitisation. The CDD pilot includes high-level information from nine European NSCs, covering the number of objects, taxonomic scope, storage type, chronostratigraphy (Earth Science Collections), geographical region and level of detail in digitisation. This information is structured through a standardised Collection Classification Scheme, which uses high-level categorisation to describe physical natural science collections.
Discovery of a new species of Synergus (Hymenoptera, Cynipidae, Synergini) based on morphology and molecular data
Authors: Xiudan Wang , Luan Liu , Yang Zeng
Published: February 2024

A new species of gall inquiline, Synergus dilatatussp. nov., is described from Hubei Province, China. Morphological descriptions, photographs and biological information are provided. Mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (COI) sequences of the new species were newly obtained and a molecular species delimitation analysis of 12 species of Synergus performed using the ASAP method recovered 16 molecular operational taxonomic units, providing support for recognition of the new species. The results also highlight a few conflicts between morphological and molecular species delimitations in Synergus.
Impact of socioeconomic status on biologics utilization in rheumatoid arthritis: revealing inequalities and healthcare efficiency
Authors: Kim Hye Won , Lee Yeon Ju , Ha You-Jung , Lee Eun Bong , Lee Yun Jong , Kang Eun Ha
Published: February 2024

Background/Aims: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate biologics treatment disparities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients based on socioeconomic status (SES).Methods: Data from the KOrean Observational Study Network for Arthritis (KORONA) database were analyzed to assess various factors associated with SES, health behaviors, and biologics use. Logistic regression and structured equation modeling (SEM) were utilized for data analysis.Results: Among 5,077 RA patients included, 393 (7.7%) patients were identified as biologics users. Within the entire cohort, 31.8% of the participants were in the low-income and low-education groups, and 39.3% of the participants were in the high-income and high-education groups. Despite the patients with low income or low education experienced higher disease activity at diagnosis, had more comorbidities, exhibited higher medication compliance, underwent more check-ups, and had more hospital admissions than their counterparts, the odds of patients with low-income receiving biologics were 34% lower (adjusted odds ratio = 0.76, 95% confidence interval: 0.60–0.96, p = 0.021) after adjustment for demographics and comorbidities. SEM and pathway analyses confirmed the negative impact of low SES on biologics use.Conclusions: The findings suggest that SES plays a significant role in biologics use among RA patients, indicating potential healthcare inefficiencies for low SES patients. Moreover, adverse healthcare habits negatively affect biologics use in RA patients. The study highlights the importance of considering socioeconomic factors while discussing biologics use and promoting equitable access to biologics for optimal RA management.
Introduction to Green Finance and Technology Integration
Authors: Alam Mahfooz , Akhtar Shakeb
Published: February 2024

Climate change is one of the most debated and the biggest threat to humanity. With an unprecedented rise in catastrophic natural events, climate change has brought huge challenges, however, the sustainable development perspective is gradually embraced by entities and financial institutions. The financial markets and the business world across the globe are evolving to develop new products of investment avenues, such as clean energy, socially responsible investment or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds to prevent, mitigate, and adapt to climate change and its adverse impacts on the business and the society. Following the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015, green finance is maturing, and the focus is shifting to rely on renewable energy, limit carbon emissions, and prevent global warming. This chapter is an attempt to underpin the importance of green investment strategies to tackle climate change and investigates the role of technology in driving the transition of the financial market toward sustainable development and addresses the challenges faced by green investors.
Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Investment
Authors: Gupta Anjli , Gupta Ritu , Kiran  , Choudhary Sharuti
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis of how blockchain technology can enhance sustainable investment practices. The authors aim to assess the current applications, benefits, and challenges of blockchain in sustainable investment and identify opportunities for future development. They conducted a thorough review of existing literature and case studies to analyze the current landscape of blockchain technology in sustainable investment. This involved examining various blockchain platforms and applications, as well as assessing their impact on transparency, security, and efficiency in sustainable investment. This analysis reveals that blockchain technology offers significant advantages for sustainable investment, including improved transparency, reduced fraud, and increased accessibility for smaller investors. However, challenges such as scalability and regulatory hurdles persist. The review also highlights successful cases and real-world examples of blockchain implementation in sustainable investment.
Flexural Strength of Kenaf Fibers/Epoxy Bio-Composites: Content of Kenaf Fiber, Curing Times and Curing Temperatures
Authors: Suherman Hendra , Vatra Idial , Suherman Talitha Amalia , Irmayani Irmayani
Published: February 2024

Kenaf fiber possesses the capability for application in bio-composite materials, owing to its appealing mechanical and physical properties. This research aimed to achieve the optimum flexural strength of kenaf fiber/epoxy bio-composites materials with variations in kenaf fiber content, curing time, and curing temperature using a casting process. This study found that kenaf fiber addition increased the flexural strength of kenaf fiber/epoxy bio-composite, by varying curing time (30, 45, and 60 minutes) and curing temperature (60, 90, and 150 °C). The results showed that the highest flexural strength was obtained at 90°C (72.5 MPa) at 20/80 kenaf fiber content, at various curing temperatures. Meanwhile, the same highest flexural strength value (72.5 MPa) was also obtained for 20/80 kenaf fiber content, 45 minutes at various curing times. SEM image shows that 20 Wt.% kenaf fiber content has a better dispersion compared with 10 Wt.% so that affects the flexural strength value.
Post-Buckling Analysis of E-Glass Fiber Reinforced Thin-Walled Cylindrical Composite
Authors: Ugwu Benedict Nnamdi , Ani John N. , Suoware Timine , Edelugo Sylvester Onyemaechi
Published: February 2024

Post buckling analysis of E-glass fiber reinforced cylindrical composite under axial compression using both experimental and numerical method is presented. Using the Eigen value buckling analysis, the studies employ a mixture ratio of E-glass fiber composite of chopped strand mat. Five molds of each E-glass fiber mixture were reinforced with polyester resin to produce cylindrical shells of equal dimensions. Various cylindrical specimens’ predicted critical buckling load were tested and recorded using a compressive loading machine. Comparisons were made to ascertain the cylindrical shells buckling and post buckling behavior at certain load levels between the experimental and analytical results. A one-way Anova was used to compare the outcome of the theoretical, experimental and numerical methods of analysis and the result showed that there is no evidence to suggest difference between the three methods applied in the buckling load analysis. The post buckled shapes of the samples were obtained and recorded as bulge diamond shape of a buckled cylindrical structure. The effective mechanical properties of the chopped strand mat (CSM) reinforced composite cylinder were recorded from the experiment which has modulus of Elasticity 197.707 N/mm2, Poisson’s ratio of 0.22 and density of 1250 Kg/m3.
Novel Enhancement Opportunities in the Thermal and Electrical Conductivity of α-Al-CNTs+AgNPs Nanocomposites
Authors: Ozor Paul Amaechi , Aigbodion Victor Sunday , Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu Nkiruka Eveth
Published: February 2024

In this study, effort was made to develop novel, cutting-edge composite materials consisting of conducting Al-CNTs and green synthesis silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Spark plasma sintering (SPS) and very intense ball milling were used to develop the composites. The nanocomposites' microstructure, thermal and electrical conductivity were determined. Al-4%CNTs was refined into finer grains when AgNPs are present. The Al-4%CNTs+2%Ag.NPs composite produces a higher dislocation density because of the production of sub-grain. Al-AgNPs + CNTs can be used to make conductors with a high aspect ratio and lower contact resistance at the CNT junctions. It was established that enhanced electrical and thermal conductivity can be obtained using the developed AgNPs from sustainable materials to increase the dispersion of CNTs in Al for the production of high tensile conductors.
Evaluation of Marine Atmospheric Environmental Adaptability of 3238A/CCF300 Composite Material
Authors: Wang Jian Kun , Wang Jin Mei , Liu Ming
Published: February 2024

Composite material has been widely used in various industries because of its superior properties. But when used in harsh environment the composite material is susceptible to aging under the influence of UV radiation, water, temperature, humidity and other natural environmental medium. To evaluate the environmental adaptability of composite material, exposed 3238A/CCF300 in marine atmospheric environment for 3 year. The results show that the morphology exhibit brightness enhancement and surface resin decomposition. And the mechanical properties including 90° tensile strength, 0° compressive strength, bending strength, shear strength have all decline, amongst which the 90° tensile strength declines 55.4%, is most sensitive to marine atmospheric environment. Finally analyses the failure mechanism of 3238A/CCF300 due to the combination of heat-humidity aging and photo-degradation process.
Weibull Technique for Evaluation of Swelling: Composite Graphite Resin Electrode for Electrochemical Treatment of Gold Mining Wastewaters
Authors: Olayanju Kunle Opeyemi , Bolorunduro Kehinde Adebayo , Oke Isaiah Adesola
Published: February 2024

This paper evaluated the swelling of graphite resin electrodes developed for utilization in the electrochemical treatment of gold mining wastewater. Graphite-resin electrodes were developed from used dry cells and resin using non-heat treatment processes (segregation). The Microstructure of the electrode was determined using a scanning electron microscope (Carl Zeiss Smart Evo 10) to ascertain the composition of the electrode. The swelling property of the electrodes was measured using the standard method through a combination of gold mining wastewater and chloride salt solutions. Effects of operational factors (particle size, percentage binder and compressive “compacting” pressure) on the swelling of the electrodes were monitored and evaluated statistically (using analysis of variance). Weibull probability distribution (2 and 3 parameters) was applied to the swelling through Microsoft Excel Solver and Moment Likelihood Method to ascertain the usefulness of the electrode in environmental pollution control through computation of reliability. The study revealed that the swelling was in the range of 1.48 % to 2.24 %, particle size (F5,20 =196.48, p = 2.76 x 10-16), percentage binder (F4,12 =181.58, p = 1.27 x 10-10), and compressive pressure (F3,12 = 106.69, p = 6.43 x 10-9) were significant factors that influence swelling of graphite-resin electrode at 95 % confidence level. the values of α and β for 2-parameters Weibull distribution are 63.162 and 15.098, and 1.265 and 10.089 for MSE and MLM methods, respectively. The Table shows that the values of α, β and θ for 3-parameters Weibull distribution are 3.679, 8.097 and 0.168, and 4.350, 7.165 and 0.198 for MSE and MLM methods, respectively. It was concluded that particle size and compacting pressure are significant factors that had an effect on the swelling of graphite resin electrodes for treatment water and wastewater.
Clinical Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Thailand: 6-Year Retrospective Study
Authors: Pirompanich Pattarin , Sathitakorn Ornnicha , Suppakomonnun Teeraphan , Sapankaew Tunlanut
Published: February 2024

Background: Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is a fatal disease with varying clinical characteristics and imaging. The aim of this study was to define the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes in patients with APE at a university hospital in Thailand.Methods: Patients diagnosed with APE and admitted to our institute between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2022 were retrospectively enrolled. The clinical characteristics, investigations, and outcomes were recorded.Results: Over the 6-year study period, 369 patients were diagnosed with APE. The mean age was 65 years; 64.2% were female. The most common risk factor for APE was malignancy (46.1%). In-hospital mortality rate was 23.6%. The computed tomography pulmonary artery revealed the most proximal clots largely in segmental pulmonary artery (39.0%), followed by main pulmonary artery (36.3%). This distribution was consistent between survivors and non-survivors. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that APE mortality was associated with active malignancy, higher serum creatinine, lower body mass index (BMI), and tachycardia with adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval [CI]) of 3.70 (1.59 to 8.58), 3.54 (1.35 to 9.25), 2.91 (1.26 to 6.75), and 2.54 (1.14 to 5.64), respectively. The prediction model was constructed with area under the curve of 0.77 (95% CI, 0.70 to 0.84).Conclusion: The overall mortality rate among APE patients was 23.6%, with APE-related death accounting for 5.1%. APE mortality was associated with active malignancy, higher serum creatinine, lower BMI, and tachycardia.
Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Response of a Novel ELANE Gene Mutation (c.295_303del) in Congenital Neutropenia
Authors: Ning Junjie
Published: February 2024

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Probable autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome with monogenic lupus due to KRAS mutation - A rare encounter
Authors: Nayak Amiya , Gudapati Pratyusha , Tripathi Swapnil , Dass Jasmita , Aggarwal Mukul , Kumar Pradeep
Published: February 2024

Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) is a disease characterized by dysfunction of the T lymphocyte  apoptotic pathways, mostly due to dysfunctional FAS mediated signaling. However few cases can also occur independent of FAS pathway alteration. ALPS is characterized by various immuno-hematological manifestations. Monogenic lupus is an evolving entity, which describes the etiologic role of single gene modulation in systemic lupus erythematosus. In this manuscript, we describe a case of probable ALPS with monogenic lupus caused by a novel mutation in the KRAS gene.
‘Oh! for a blessing on Africa and America’ The Mount Holyoke System and the Huguenot Seminary, 1874-1885
Authors: Duff S.E.
Published: February 2024

In November 1873, at the invitation of Andrew Murray, two American teachers arrived in the Cape Colony to establish a school to train middle class Dutch-Afrikaans girls to be teachers and missionaries. The two women were both alumni of the Mount Holyoke Seminary, and the institution that they founded in Wellington – the Huguenot Seminary – was modelled on the so-called ‘Mount Holyoke system’ of women’s education. While during Huguenot’s first decade of existence this system was, with very little modification, able to achieve a great deal of success in the Colony – the school was popular with the Dutch-Afrikaans middle class and many of its students went on to teach and do mission work after graduating – in 1884 and 1885, the values and ideals underpinning the existence of the Seminary came under a sustained attack from the pupils at the school. This article seeks, thus, to investigate the implementation and reception of the ‘Mount Holyoke system’ in the Cape during Huguenot’s early years, and then examine why they were so strongly rejected in the mid-1880s.
The neglected purposes of educating art history: isomorphism and facilitation
Authors: Botha John R.
Published: February 2024

Die basiese vertrekpunt van argumentasie van hierdie artikel is gesetel in die suggestie dat die huidige stand van kunsgeskiedkundige onderwys nie totaal in voeling is nie met die ontsaglike moontlikhede wat binne hierdie vakdissipline verskuild lê. Dit wil dan as rigtingwyser dien om minstens een moontlike aspek van die toekomstige belangrikheid van kunsgeskiedkundige opvoeding te beklemtoon, met spesifieke verwysing na die wyse waarop ’n visuele kultuur van toenemende belang word. Hier word ten doel gestel om te dui op die wyse waarop kunsgeskiedenis beter geposisioneer kan wees om aan die behoeftes van ’n post-moderne gemeenskap (spesifiek leerders en/of studente) te voldoen, en dit impliseer ’n hertaksering van wat ten beste beskryf kan word as die persoonlike funksies met kuns. Die argument ontplooi verder deur die rol van fasilitering wat moontlik gemaak word deur die boodskap wat in die (‘n) kunswerk vervat is, te benut met die oog op homeostase van die persona. Die begrip wat hiervoor gebruik word, is isomorfisme, en die metode of tegniek waardeur dit gebeur, kan beskryf word as isomorfiese fasilitering. Kortliks gestel kom dit neer op die aanwending van feite wat met die omstandigheidsfaktore van kunsgeskiedenis en kunswerke verband hou. Hierdie feite word vervolgens as gereedskap gebruik ten einde dialoog te stimuleer en ‘n atmosfeer te skep waarbinne die leerder of student kunswerke mag gebruik ten einde tot isomorfiese identifikasie te kom ten opsigte van soortgeluyke aspekte binne haar- of homself. Hierdie identifikasie word wederkerend gebruik om die proses van homeostase te bevorder, en dit impliseer dat die onderwyser of dosent kuns(geskiedenis) kan gebruik in die proses van fasilitering ten einde stres te verlig. Hierdeur word uiteraard ’n enorme bydrae gelewer tot die geestesgesondheid van die individu.
Overcrowding in South African prisons: The reality in the 21st century
Authors: Singh Shanta
Published: February 2024

Tans is Suid-Afrika se 240 gevangenisse erg oorbevolk. ‘n Toename in die gevangenisbevolking oor die afgelope jare het strawwe druk op die Departement van Korrektiewe Dienste se beskikbare hulpmiddele geplaas. Gevolglik dat ‘n behoorlike funksionering van dié Departement gekniehalter word. ‘n Oorbevolking het noodwendig ‘n negatiewe uitwerking op die wyse van opsluiting van, en dienslewering aan, gevangenes. ‘n Berekening is gemaak dat daar tussen 2007 en 2008 sowat 200 000 gevangenes sal wees. Die onkoste van die Staat vir die huisvesting van soveel gevangenes beloop ongeveer R25 miljoen per dag. In hierdie artikel word die oorbevolking van Suid-Afrikaanse gevangenes ondersoek.
The value and way forward of History – a motivational discourse from a 21st century perspective
Authors: Van Eeden Elize S.
Published: February 2024

Om die waarde van Geskiedenis as vak te bespreek, is so oud soos die akademie self. As die waarde van Geskiedenis egter beoordeel sou word teen die agtergrond van ‘n veranderende samelewing (bv. interdissiplinêr gedrewe beroepseise, die gemaklikheid van inligtingonttrekking dmv moderne tegnologie en ‘n groter begrip vir kultuurgroepe in die wêreld oor beskikbare kommunikasiemoontlikhede afstand laat “krimp” het) dan behoort die fokus ten opsigte van Geskiedenis – veral as skoolvak – ook andersoortig gemotiveer te word. In onderrigprosesse in die verlede het politieke en, dikwels, eensydige vaderlandsgeskiedenis voorkeur in Geskiedenisonderrig geniet. Hierdie beeld is totaal strydig met die resente navorsingsfokus van Geskiedenis as dissipline wat veel interdissiplinêr neig. Gevolglik is met hierdie artikel beoog om juis dié neiging te verdiskonteer en ‘n andersoortige motiveringsvoorstel vir ‘n leerprogram aan te bied. As agtergrond vir die voorstel is die volgende fasette ook oorsigtelik aangeraak: i) huidige persepsies van vakdidaktici in Geskiedenis en tersiêre tendense mbt studentegetalle ii) ‘n Geheueverfrisser voor te hou van die waarde en plek van Geskiedenis vanuit ‘n akademiese perspektief iii) Drie “impressionistiese” scenarios van Geskiedenisonderrig voor te hou vanuit ‘n eie belewenis met die vak/dissipline iv) Geskiedenis se interdissiplinêre sterkte vanuit moontlike kurrikulum/leerprograminhoude te debatteer en v) ‘n Motiveringsvoorstel vir ‘n geskiedenisgerigte leerprogram (dus sou gesê kon word: “praktiese” geskiedenis) aan te bied. Die bedoeling hiermee is geensins om Geskiedenis as regmatige vak/dissipline te vervang nie maar om ‘n bykomstige geleentheid binne die opvoedingsproses te skep waarin Ge-skiedenis se waarde meer in die praktyk gekomplimenteer word.
Democracy compromised: Chiefs and the politics of land in South Africa
Authors: Mngomezulu Bhekithemba R.
Published: February 2024

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Beyond cause and effects in the teaching of history: Examining human relevance and importance in the classroom through personal stories
Authors: Wilson James R.
Published: February 2024

Cette recherche appelle à la reconnaissance des différentes façons dont les étudiants en Afrique du Sud ont connue l’histoire dans les salles de classe et la nécessité de confronter les questions délicates qui en découle en raison des croyances. La pédagogie de l’histoire, dans cet article, n’est pas conçu en particulier en tant que ‘théorie de cause et conséquence’ par rapport au racisme. On le voit comme multidimensionnel impliquant une série infinie de combinaisons et d’expériences. Les professeurs de sciences sociales et d’histoire ont entrepris le défi de faire usage des riches et de l’enrichissantes textures des voix personnelles en examinant le programme d’études ainsi que la situation actuelle de la discorde raciale et ethnique. A travers un examen des attitudes, des valeurs et du message. Nous espérons qu’une conscience critique se consolide, et qui reconnaisse, détruise des’’ perspectives silencieuses. ‘’ En tant que professeurs d’histoire et d’études sociales nous sommes appelés à engager les étudiants à travers un programme d’études constructif, qui reconnaisse un changement du coeur et l’esprit de tous, ce qui permet aux étudiants de se comprendre eux-mêmes et de comprendre le monde qui les entoure.
Assessing the impact and implications of the revised Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes in preventing child traffic injuries in school zones in Korea: an interrupted time series analysis
Authors: Ku Hong Jin , Kim Jin-Hwan , Choe Young June , Choe Seung Ah , Zonfrillo Mark R.
Published: February 2024

In 2019, a child’s death in Korea led to legislation that imposed stricter penalties for school zone traffic violations. We assessed the impact of that legislation using 2017-2022 Traffic Accident Analysis System data. Adjusted analyses revealed a significant decline in severe injuries in school zones, decreasing from 11 cases to 8 cases per month (p=0.017). The legislation correlated with a reduced risk of all child traffic injuries (risk ratio, 0.987; 95% confidence interval, 0.977 to 0.997; p=0.002), indicating its efficacy in curbing accidents.
Diagnostic des Coopératives Agricoles de la plaine aménagée de Niofila-Douna dans la zone sud soudanienne du Burkina Faso
Authors: Zonou Bienvenu , Bazongo Pascal , Coulibaly Maliki , Kafando Boureima
Published: February 2024

Le programme de restructuration et de mise en valeur de la plaine aménagée de Niofila/Douna au Burkina Faso, initié à cet effet, a  démarré en 2012. A ce jour, sept (07) coopératives de base existantes et leur faitière ainsi que le comité d’irrigants présentent toutes des  insuffisances organisationnelles. L’objectif de cette étude a consisté à faire le diagnostic des organisations paysannes de la plaine  aménagée de Niofila-Douna ainsi que les contraintes liées à leur fonctionnement, puis, à en faire l’analyse et proposer des actions à  entreprendre. Pour ce faire, l’outil ̏ Toile d’araignée ̋ (Td’A) qui est spécifiquement destiné à l’analyse des performances des organisations  paysannes a été utilisé. Les résultats auxquels nous sommes parvenus, montrent des organisations de très faibles niveaux  de performance. Les scores moyens des Organisations Paysannes (OP) varient entre 0 et 6,13 points sur 20 soit une moyenne d’ensemble  de 3,13 points sur 20. C’est pourquoi, les actions urgentes d’éducation coopérative, d’accroissement des facteurs de  production et le développement du partenariat s’avèrent être les mesures nécessaires pour rehausser le niveau de performance, la  capacité organisationnelle et de gestion des OP de la plaine de Niofila/Douna.

 

English title: Agricultural cooperative diagnosis at farmlands of Niofila-Douna in the South-sudanian zone of Burkina Faso

The programme to restructure and develop the Niofila/Douna irrigated plain in Burkina Faso was launched in 2012. To date, seven (07)  existing grassroots cooperatives, their umbrella organisation and the irrigators' committee all have organisational shortcomings. The  aim of this study was to diagnose the farmers' organisations on the Niofila-Douna plain and the constraints on their operation, then to  analyse them and propose actions to be taken. To do this, we used the ̏Canvas spider ̋(Td'A) tool, which is specifically designed to analyse the performance of farmers' organisations. The results we arrived at show organisations with very low levels of performance. The  average scores for farmers' organisations (FOs) ranged from 0 to 6.13 points out of 20, giving an overall average of 3.13 points out of 20.  This is why urgent action to educate cooperatives, increase production factors and develop partnerships is needed to raise the level of  performance and the organisational and management capacity of FOs on the Niofila/Douna plain.
Gestion de l’agrobiodiversité par les femmes du département de Soubré (Côte d’Ivoire) : activités réalisées, espèces d’intérêts et mode d’usage
Authors: Aboli Meabla Marie Noelle Odile , Kouassi Kouame Attokora , Vroh Bi Tra Aime
Published: February 2024

Le rôle des femmes dans les systèmes ruraux d’exploitation agricole est souvent négligé. La présente étude a permis de déterminer la  contribution de ces femmes en milieu rural dans les systèmes d’exploitation de cacao, de palmier à huile et d’hévéa. Les activités menées  dans les exploitations agricoles, les espèces végétales cultivées et/ou plantées, commercialisées, ont fait l’objet d’enquêtes  auprès de 100 femmes. Il en ressort que 94% participent aux activités de cacao ; 6% pour l’hévéa et 3% pour le palmier à huile. La  majorité des femmes participent en la réalisation de pépinière (26,56%), au planting (29,68%), au ramassage (68,75%), à l’écabossage (12,5%) dans les plantations cacaoyères et à la culture de vivriers (71,87%). Divers produits issus d’espèces natives (20%) ou exotiques  (80%) sont commercialisés par ces femmes : Manihot esculenta (7%), Persea americana (6%), Capsicum annum (8%), Elaeis guineensis  (9%), Musa Paradisiaca (8%), Ricinodendron heudelotii (3%), dont les bénéfices obtenus leur permettent de faire face à des besoins  quotidiens de toutes sortes dans les ménages. Le maintien de ces espèces sollicitées par les femmes dans les exploitations, peut-être le  gage de la protection de la biodiversité.

 

English title: Agrobiodiversity management by women in the department of Soubré (Côte d’Ivoire): activities carried out, species of  interest and use patterns

 The role of women in rural farming systems is often overloocked. The present study has determined the contribution of these rural  women to cocoa, oil palm and rubber farming systems. The activities carried out on the farms, the plant species cultivated and/or  planted, marked as well as the earnings obtained from sales were surveyed among 100 women. The results showed that 94% were  involved in cocoa production, 6% in rubber and 3% in oil palm. The majority of women are involved in nursery (26.56%), planting (29.68%),  picking (68.75%), shelling (12.5%) in cocoa plantations and growing food crops (71.87%). Various products from native (20%) or  exotic (80%) species are popular for these women: Manihot esculenta (7%), Persea americana (6%), Capsicum annum (8%), Elaeis  guineensis (9%), Musa paradisiaca (8%), Ricinodendron heudelotii (3%), whose profits enable them to meet all kinds of daily household  needs. The maintenance of these desired species on the farms, could promote biodiversity conservation.
Evaluation de la qualité des eaux d’une ferme rizipiscicole à Bonoufla, Centreouest de la Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Kouadio Atto Delphin , Zie Barthelemy , Konan Kouakou Seraphin , Djedje Gokou Jean Marie , Groga Noel
Published: February 2024

Le maintien de la qualité optimale de l’eau pour la production de poissons dans les étangs rizipiscicoles constituent un défi majeur pour  les pisciculteurs ivoiriens. L’étude visait à caractériser les paramètres physicochimiques et la biomasse algale des eaux des étangs  rizipiscicoles d’une ferme utilisant des sous-produits agricoles. Pour ce faire, les paramètres physico-chimiques et la biomasse algale ont  été collectés mensuellement dans un barrage et dans quatre étangs rizipiscicoles de grossissement de Oreochromis niloticus. Les  résultats ont montré que les eaux des étangs rizipiscicoles étaient faiblement oxygénées et moins transparentes avec une forte conductivité et de matières dissoutes. Ces eaux étaient fortement ou très polluées, mais avaient une bonne aptitude à l’aquaculture. Les  moyennes du pH (5,05 à 6,4), de la conductivité (133,98 à 225,58 µS/cm) et de l’oxygène dissous (3,26 à 4,03 mg/l) de l’eau des étangs  rizipiscicoles étaient comprises dans les fourchettes favorables pour une meilleure croissance du tilapia. Les teneurs en nitrate et en  ammonium étaient significativement plus élevées dans les étangs rizipiscicoles que dans le barrage. La biomasse algale (8408,5 à 56313,5  µg/cl) et la demande biochimique en oxygène (10 à 24,15 mg/l) étaient significativement plus élevées dans l’Etang-4. Ces  résultats démontrent l’enrichissement des eaux des étangs rizipiscicoles en sels nutritifs et en microalgues par l’usage sous-produits  agricoles, ce qui optimiserait la productivité du poisson et du riz.

 

English title: Waters quality assessment of a rice-fish farm in Bonoufla, Central- Western Côte d'Ivoire

A major challenge for fish farmers in Côte d'Ivoire is to maintain optimal water quality for fish production in rice-fish ponds. The study  aimed to characterize the physico-chemical parameters and algal biomass of the water in rice-fish ponds on a farm using agricultural by- products. To accomplish this, physico-chemical parameters and algal biomass were collected monthly in a dam and in four rice-fish  culture ponds where Oreochromis niloticus grown. The results showed that the water in the rice-fish ponds was poorly oxygenated and  less transparent, with high conductivity and dissolved solids. These waters were heavily or very heavily polluted, but had good suitability  for aquaculture. The rice-fish pond water averages for pH (5.05 to 6.4), conductivity (133.98 to 225.58 µS/cm) and dissolved oxygen (3.26  to 4.03 mg/l) were within the favorable ranges for tilapia growth. Nitrate and ammonium levels were significantly higher in the rice-fish  ponds than in the dam. Algal biomass (8408.5 to 56313.5 µg/cl) and biochemical oxygen demand (10 to 24.15 mg/l) were significantly higher in Etang-4. These results demonstrate the enrichment of rice-fish pond water with nutrients and microalgae through the use of  agricultural by-products, thereby optimizing fish and rice productivity.
Oral hygiene practices and status of stroke patients attending an outpatient clinic in a Nigerian tertiary hospital.
Authors: ADEYEMI Moshood Folorunsho , BELLO Abiodun , ERNEST Moninuola Adebusola , IGBEN Ehigie , WAHAB Kolawole
Published: February 2024

Background: There may be an impairment of oral self-care post-stroke which may compromise oral hygiene and health. However, there is paucity of information on oral hygiene and oral health status of stroke patients in Nigeria.

Objective: To assess the oral hygiene and health status of stroke outpatients.

Method: A cross-sectional study of stroke patients attending the neurology outpatient clinic of a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria was conducted. Data on sociodemographic variables and oral health behaviour was obtained. Each patient was examined to determine the oral hygiene status using the Simplified Oral Hygiene index, DMFT index for the status of caries, Modified gingival index for the presence or absence of gingival disease and Modified Rankin score for functional impairment

Results: There were 120 participants with a mean age of 60.30±13.21 years. Poor oral hygiene status was found in 29.7% while 28.8% had good oral hygiene status. The mean DMFT was 1.37±2.672. Dental caries was seen in 48/120 (40%) while 28 (23.3%) had gingival diseases. A modified Rankin score of 3-5 was independently associated with poor oral hygiene status (OR 1.367; 95% CI 1.020-1.832; p=0.036).

Conclusion: Poor oral hygiene status is common in patients with stroke and the risk of this is higher in those with poor functional status. Oral health status should be considered in the holistic rehabilitation of stroke patients.
Meum Pactum Dictum: A new look at specificity of category for image, symbol and metaphor in modern British poetry and by comparison.
Authors:   , Mortenson Guy
Published: February 2024

This discourse consists of two components, a creative section and a theoretical section. The creative component consists of 50 poems that are themselves broken into three sections. The poems explore the nature of place, home and rootlessness and how these features compose and distort memory. A key feature is maps, and the symbology of maps. The foundation for each section is: poems written early in the PhD, poems written later in the PhD, and poems that explore the nature of poetic form. The theoretical framework is broken into two components: the theoretical framework itself which explores the nature of image, symbol and metaphor in modern British poetry using other poetry for comparison and an analytic response which explores my own creative process and how the theory considered has affected that creative process.