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O ENSINO DA BIOTECNOLOGIA NA EJA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Almeida Ênila de Oliveira Silva de , Costa do Carmo Cristiane , Paes Rettore João Vitor
Published: December 2020

A biotecnologia é um conjunto de técnicas que envolve diversas áreas e conceitos, permitindo analisar múltiplas questões, sobre alimentação, meio ambiente, agricultura entre outras. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho foi desenvolvido com alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA), especificamente EJA Médio, com o objetivo de aprimorar o ensino de biotecnologia, além de desenvolver práticas que facilitem a aprendizagem dos conteúdos relacionados à mesma. Para tal, inicialmente analisou-se o livro didático utilizado em sala, que é um dos principais materiais utilizados como fonte de pesquisa pelo professor. Os itens observados no livro foram: ano de publicação; presença do tema biotecnologia enquanto item isolado; número de páginas/capítulos dedicados ao tema; aproximação à realidade do aluno; linguagem acessível e contemporânea. Assim, pode-se se verificar que os autores do livro adotado referenciam a biotecnologia em um capítulo com 14 páginas, sendo inseridos conceitos sobre DNA, transgênicos, bem como uma prática com extração do DNA do morango, preocupando-se em aproximar o conteúdo à realidade do aluno. Posteriormente à análise do livro, foi realizada uma discussão com os alunos a fim de analisar o conhecimento prévio dos mesmos sobre o tema biotecnologia. Estes demonstraram em suas respostas a grande influência das mídias na divulgação sobre biotecnologia. Em seguida foram realizadas três práticas com os alunos: extração do DNA do tomate; ação de enzimas proteases atuando no colágeno existente na gelatina; e indicador ácido-base com extrato de repolho roxo. Durante estas práticas foram discutidos os conceitos e conteúdos que envolvem as mesmas, além de ser demonstrado aos alunos que a biotecnologia está inserida na produção de produtos comuns, como pães e iogurtes, entre outros. Como resultado, percebe-se um grande interesse dos alunos nas práticas realizadas, que funcionam como um ótimo método de ensino e aprendizagem. Foi verificado ainda que a biotecnologia necessita de uma abordagem maior e mais ligada à realidade do aluno durante as aulas para que esta não se torne complexa e distante dos conhecimentos dos mesmos.
MÍDIA E ALIMENTAÇÃO SAUDÁVEL: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DE UMA PROPOSTA PARA SALA DE AULA
Authors: Da Costa Brandão Luciane , Atala Alves Ana Cristina Cristina , Soares do Amaral Danielle Luciana Aurora , Gonçalves de Oliveira Fialho Cristiane
Published: December 2020

Este trabalho trata-se de um relato de experiência realizado com alunos do segundo ano do ensino médio de uma escola pública da cidade de Vassouras. O objetivo do trabalho foi promover a reflexão sobre a importância de bons hábitos alimentares, discutir a influência da mídia na alimentação dos jovens e demonstrar que a má alimentação pode provocar sobrepeso, obesidade e até doenças crônicas como diabetes e doenças cardiovasculares. Participaram do projeto 100 alunos de ambos os sexos, com idades entre 16 e 21 anos. Para alcançar os objetivos propostos foi solicitado que os alunos escrevessem uma redação sobre alimentação saudável, e com base nos conhecimentos prévios dos alunos trabalhamos o tema “Mídia e alimentação saudável” nas aulas juntamente com o conteúdo de biologia proposto no currículo mínimo do estado do Rio de Janeiro que é macronutrientes, micronutrientes e metabolismo energético. A experiência permitiu que pudéssemos trabalhar as dúvidas e os assuntos que os adolescentes desconheciam, por exemplo, as informações dos rótulos. Dos resultados obtidos, percebemos que os alunos sabiam o que significa alimentação saudável, mas possuíam muitas dúvidas quanto ao tema. Em referência à mídia, a maioria dos estudantes afirmaram que ela interfere em suas vidas e em suas escolhas. Acreditamos que o tema deveria ser trabalhado também com os familiares, visto que as mães, na maioria das vezes, são as responsáveis pela alimentação dos adolescentes, e que escolhas mal feitas podem acarretar problemas de saúde no futuro.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA TRIAGEM NEONATAL: CARTILHA EDUCATIVA TESTE DO PEZINHO
Authors: De Faria Silva Alexandre , De Faria Pinto Priscila , Cristina Atala Alves Ana , Luciana Aurora Soares do Amaral Danielle
Published: December 2020

A triagem neonatal teve seu início em 1961 através das pesquisas pioneiras de Robert Guthrie e Ada Susi, que analisavam os níveis do aminoácido fenilalanina em amostras de sangue seco colhidas em papel filtro. Mas somente em 1963, através da publicação de seus trabalhos, eles introduziram a tecnologia para diagnóstico precoce da fenilcetonúria. Desde então, o método é utilizado em todo o mundo para prevenir a deficiência mental e agravos à saúde do recém-nascido. O objetivo do presente artigo foi ampliar e difundir informações básicas sobre doenças congênitas e genéticas, bem como a importância da triagem neonatal na prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento precoce específico, através da confecção e divulgação de uma cartilha de Educação em Saúde para estudantes de uma escola da rede pública estadual de ensino de Igaratinga/MG. O projeto de pesquisa foi desenvolvido após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa com Seres Humanos da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Foram criadas uma apresentação (aula expositiva dialogada) em PowerPoint, elaborada de acordo com os objetivos da pesquisa e a literatura pertinente, e uma cartilha educativa, que foi validada pelos estudantes e constituiu-se instrumento eficiente para a Educação em Saúde. O instrumento para a coleta dos dados dos alunos foi um questionário estruturado fechado. Os resultados indicaram que a cartilha educativa e a intervenção decorrente dela foram de encontro às necessidades dos participantes e trouxeram repercussões positivas no sentido de despertar a consciência do direito à saúde para o fortalecimento da autonomia, protagonismo histórico e social e melhoria na qualidade de vida através da compreensão de responsabilidades e percepção do processo saúde-doença.
ATIVIDADES DE PREVENÇÃO PARA PEDICULOSE E PARASITOSES INTESTINAIS EM ESCOLARES
Authors: Lobo Natasha Noeme Miranda , Alves Ana Cristina , Amaral Danielle , Abramo Clarice
Published: December 2020

A pediculose constitui um dos principais problemas de saúde pública no Brasil, assim como as principais parasitoses intestinais, principalmente em crianças em idade escolar. Por consequência, as comunidades escolares têm de lidar com ambos os problemas. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente estudo é trabalhar estratégias lúdicas eficazes de prevenção contra pediculose e parasitoses intestinais dentro do contexto escolar. O projeto foi desenvolvido na Escola Municipal Francisco Borges da Fonseca, localizada na região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, em três turmas do 2º ano do Ensino Fundamental I. Nas atividades de prevenção relacionadas à pediculose inicialmente os alunos participaram de uma roda de conversa e logo após foi ministrada uma pequena palestra. Por fim, os alunos foram convidados a participar de um jogo didático de tabuleiro. Nas atividades de prevenção relacionadas às parasitoses intestinais os alunos assistiram a um desenho educativo e em seguida foram desafiados a encontrar as palavras corretas para completar uma cruzadinha. Na última etapa do projeto foram elaborados dois panfletos informativos, um relativo à pediculose e outro relativo às parasitoses intestinais para a conscientização dos pais e da comunidade escolar. Os questionamentos dos alunos durante a realização das atividades ressaltaram a necessidade do uso de práticas pedagógicas mais eficazes. Nesse sentido, as atividades lúdicas mostram-se extremamente importantes, pois estimulam o aprendizado de forma natural e prazerosa, além de proporcionarem uma nova perspectiva em relação ao conteúdo, a fim de que os alunos sejam capazes de cuidar da própria saúde e dos que estão ao redor.
Review on Health Benefits of Camel Urine: Therapeutics Effects and Potential Impact on Public Health Around East Hararghe District
Authors:   Dept of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology, Haramaya University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, Gole Feyisa Aliye
Published: December 2020

Camel is one of the important livestock species which plays a major role in the pastoral mode of life by fulfilling basic demands of livelihood. Traditionally, camel urine has been used in the treatment of human diseases. With regard to the health benefits of drinking the urine of camels, it has been proven by modern scientific researches. Camel urine has an unusual and unique biochemical composition that contributes to medicinal values. The chemical composition of camel urine showed the presence of purine bases, hypoxanthine, sodium, potassium, creatinine, urea, uric acid, and phosphates. The nano-particles in the camel’s urine can be used to fight cancer. Camel urine has antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria. Its chemical and organic constituents have also inhibitory properties against fungal growth, human platelets, and parasitic diseases mainly fasciollosis in calves. The healthy status of the liver can be restored through ingestion of diet and minerals in camel urine. Camel urine is used by the camel owners and Bedouins as medicine in different ways. The Bedouin in the Arab desert used to mix camel urine with milk. Recently; the WHO has warned against drinking camel urine due to the modern attempt to limit Outbreaks of Respiratory Syndrome (MRS) in the Middle East. There is no scientific dosage for camel urine to be applied as medicine for different diseases and the ways of camel urine formulation and utilization for the care of patients varies from country to country. Therefore, the purposes of the present review describe the biochemical composition of camel urine will be scientifically extracted and formulated as a therapy rather than drinking raw urine and people’s health impact.
Synchronous carcinoma of the thyroid and hypopharynx; a diagnostic and management challenge
Authors:   Department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Aberdeen Royal infirmary, Aberdeen, AB252ZN, UK, McMurran Louise , Rasul Usman ,   Medical student, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK, Jeong Seok Jun ,   Medical student, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK, Vallamkondu Vamsidhar ,   Department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Aberdeen Royal infirmary, Aberdeen, AB252ZN, UK, Shakeel Muhammad ,   Department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
Published: December 2020

A 73-year-old Chinese origin woman presented with a right neck swelling associated with recent swallowing issues and hoarseness. She had an apparent goitre and a right posterior neck swelling. An ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration demonstrated papillary thyroid carcinoma in both thyroid lobes and right neck lymphadenopathy. While awaiting total thyroidectomy and neck dissection she presented with haemoptysis. She was found to have an exophytic mass in right pyriform fossa. The CT scan confirmed an intralaryngeal extension of the thyroid mass via thyroid cartilage and metastatic disease in the lung. Unexpectedly histology showed that the tissue from the right pyriform fossa was squamous cell carcinoma and papillary carcinoma in the thyroid was confirmed. She had synchronous cancers in the thyroid and hypopharynx. Synchronous tumours are a big challenge to diagnose and to treat. In her case the CT scan was misleading. We discuss this unusual presentation of synchronous head and neck cancers and difficulty in managing them.
Injury profile of a soccer player training center: An epidemiological study
Authors:   UNILAGO - União Das Faculdades Dos Grandes Lagos - Medical School, SaoJose do Rio Preto/SP, Brazil., de Souza Melo Rodolfo , Tolentino Chaves Mariana ,   UNILAGO - União Das Faculdades Dos Grandes Lagos - Medical School, SaoJose do Rio Preto/SP, Brazil., de Souza Melo Renan ,   UNILAGO - União Das Faculdades Dos Grandes Lagos - Medical School, SaoJose do Rio Preto/SP, Brazil., Zotarelli-Filho Idiberto José ,   FACERES - Medical School of Sao Jose do Rio Preto - SP, Brazil.
Published: December 2020

Objective: To carry out an epidemiological analysis characterizing the type and location of the injury, severity based on recovery time, game position, and injury for hours of exposure. Methods: Data collection was carried out in the sub 15, sub 17, and sub 20 categories and verified records made by the medical team of the club, which was trained to use the F-MARC form (a form of the medical research center of the International Football Federation - FIFA) at the beginning of the season. To perform the data analysis, the GraphPad Prism software was used. All variables were analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Results: In relation to the 129 athletes monitored during the season, 62 athletes presented some injury during the season, presenting 42.2 injuries for every 1000 hours of play, the Sub 15 category was the one with the highest incidence of injury, followed by the Sub17 and U20. The average time of leave after injury was 3.65 ± 4.2 weeks, the Defenders were the ones with the highest injury rate. There were 27 articular injuries (43.54%), 25 muscle injuries (40.32%), 9 bone injuries (15.41%), and one pathological injury (1.61%), and the most affected regions were ankle and knee. Conclusion: It is concluded that the moment of the game is the moment when the greatest number of injuries occurs, having a greater incidence in the athletes of the category Sub 15, the Defenders suffered more injuries and the Lower Limbs were more affected, mainly by articular traumas.
An incidental finding of a unicornuate uterus with non-communicating rudimentary horn in a 30-year-old female with recurrent abortion
Authors:   Radiology Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, MB Sule , SA Sa’idu ,   Radiology Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, SM Ma’aji ,   Radiology Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, M Danfulani ,   Radiology Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, GH Yunusa ,   Radiology Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, AU Umar ,   Radiology Department, Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria, IH Gele ,   Radiology Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Published: December 2020

Unicornuate uterus is a form of uterine anomalies which arise from failure of development and fusion of the Mullerian ducts, and accounts for about 2.4-13% of all Mullerian anomalies. This is a 30-year-old housewife referred for hysterosalpingography (HSG) on account of secondary infertility. The patient also had history of recurrent abortion in the first trimester. The HSG showed an ellipsoidal or Banana shaped uterus in the left lateral pelvic cavity with prominent left fallopian tube that showed peri-fimbrial spillage of contrast medium with non-demonstration of a communicating rudimentary horn. She also had a pelvic ultrasound that showed an empty uterus with a right hypoechoic solid area most likely the right rudimentary horn. We report the radiologic features of Unicornuate uterus due to its rare nature and peculiar presentation
State-of-the-Art of the Major Nanopharmaceuticals Treatments in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Dermatology Service, Base Hospital of Sao Jose do Rio Preto/SP, Brazil., Gonçalves Caroline Araújo , Antônio Carlos Roberto ,   Dermatology Service, Base Hospital of Sao Jose do Rio Preto/SP, Brazil., Zotarelli-Filho Idiberto José ,   Zotarelli-Filho Scientific Work, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most frequently detected cancer in women worldwide, its metastasis is responsible for 90% of deaths. Breast carcinoma is the most common cancer in women worldwide and the most common cause of deaths associated with malignancies. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the main molecule binding to CD44 and has proved to be a significant ally in the development of nanotransporters that demonstrate preferential accumulation of tumors and increased cellular uptake. Objective: Carry out a systematic review of the main treatments to reduce or prevent the proliferation of breast cancer. Methods: A total of 59 articles have found and after the selection process 20 articles have included and discussed in this study. PUBMED, EMBASE, OVID, AND COCHRANE LIBRARY databases were searched. Results: cationic liposomes containing the conjugate hyaluronic acid-dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine (HA-DOPE) mediated good transfection in cell lines that express CD44 in culture. Still, other results suggested that the formulation of lapatinib (LPT) coated with HA increases the activity of LPT against triple-negative breast cancer. In addition, compared to free doxorubicin (DOX), superior in vivo antitumor efficacy of modified carbon spots (HA HA-CD) and (p-CBA-DOX) was observed in heterotopic and orthotopic 4T1 cell tumor models. In addition, hematological and biochemical analysis of blood showed that HA-CD and p-CBA-DOX did not induce noticeable toxicity, which further confirmed the good biocompatibility of HA-CD and p-CBA-DOX. Also, it was found that CD44v expression can negatively influence HA uptake and, instead, when cells expressed mainly CD44s, a positive correlation between expression and uptake was observed. Other findings point to the potential clinical utility of recombinant human proteoglycan 4 (rhPRG4) as a therapeutic treatment for invasive and metastatic breast cancer. Conclusion: The development of nanopharmaceuticals delivery systems are able to control the development of tumors and represent a promising strategy to overcome issues related to the non-specific effects of conventional anticancer therapies.
State-of-the-Art of the Clinical use of Stem Cells from Deciduous Teeth: A Review
Authors:   University Center North Paulista (Unorp), Graduate in Dentistry, São José do Rio Preto – SP, Brazil., dos Santos Silva Souza Gislaine Cristina , Zotarelli-Filho Idiberto José ,   Post graduate and continuing education (Unipos), Postgraduate in dentistry, São José do Rio Preto SP, Brazil., Naim Kassis Elias ,   University Center North Paulista (Unorp), Graduate in Dentistry, São José do Rio Preto – SP, Brazil.
Published: December 2020

Introduction: In recent years, mesenchymal stem cells derived from dental tissue have gained popularity for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Objective: To present the main considerations about stem cells of primary teeth, as well as the importance of their clinical application. Methods: Experimental and clinical studies were included (case reports, retrospective, prospective and randomized studies), following the rules of systematic review-PRISMA. The search strategy was performed on Medline / Pubmed, Web Of Science, ScienceDirect Journals (Elsevier), Cochrane Library, Harvard Library, Scopus, and OneFile (Gale). Major findings and Conclusion: Dental pulp stem cells from primary teeth have very promising properties and potential for bone TE; however, based on these findings and the well-known restrictions in stem cell research, it may be beneficial to at least standardize the methods currently used in animal models based on the bone defect to heal, in order to achieve a higher level of reliability results, enabling safe clinical use.
Observational-Epidemiological study on the use of drugs to treat obesity: A Brazilian profile of 520 answers
Authors:   FAMECA, Faculty of Medicine of Catanduva - Padre Albino University Center, Catanduva/SP, Brazil., Junior Fernando Zanatta , Rozani Hugo Guerra ,   FAMECA, Faculty of Medicine of Catanduva - Padre Albino University Center, Catanduva/SP, Brazil., Lima de Castro Paro João Gustavo ,   FAMECA, Faculty of Medicine of Catanduva - Padre Albino University Center, Catanduva/SP, Brazil., Pataro Domingos João Pedro ,   FAMECA, Faculty of Medicine of Catanduva - Padre Albino University Center, Catanduva/SP, Brazil., Landin Mateus Moreno ,   FAMECA, Faculty of Medicine of Catanduva - Padre Albino University Center, Catanduva/SP, Brazil., Zotarelli-Filho Idiberto José ,   Professor, Associacao Brasileira de Nutrologia (ABRAN)/Brazilian Association of Nutrology, Catanduva/SP, Rua Belo Horizonte, 909 - Centro, Catanduva SP, Brazil., Garcia Ramirez Ana Valéria ,   Associação Brasileira de Nutrologia (ABRAN)/Brazilian Association of Nutrology, Catanduva/SP, Brazil., Filho Durval Ribas ,   FAMECA, Faculty of Medicine of Catanduva - Padre Albino University Center, Catanduva/SP, Brazil.
Published: December 2020

In a modern world, where day-to-day worry and stress prevails, along with an ever-increasing workday, care with diet is often overlooked and, combined with a sedentary lifestyle, increases obesity rates in all the world. The purpose of this work is to analyze society's view about the treatment of obesity with medications, comparing it with the treatment of other diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Through a questionnaire, on the internet, carried out from July to September 2020, with 14 multiple-choice questions answered by 520 people, 91.7% of the participants answered that obesity is a disease, however, 47.3% of people still think that the use of drugs for their treatment is not necessary and only 37.7% believe in the effectiveness of such a method. In addition, 26.2% believe that all obese people eat a high amount of food and practice little physical activity. As for the comparison with other diseases, 33.3% of the respondents believe that diabetes should be treated with medication and obesity should not, and 32.3% believe that hypertension should use this method and obesity should not. With such results, it was concluded that the society's view is still quite stigmatized regarding the treatment of obesity by drugs, which implies prejudice and the difficulty in adhering to this method by obese people and, with this, is the difficulty in reducing the rates obesity and all comorbidities related to it.
PERFIL SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO E PERCEPÇÃO DOS CONSUMIDORES SOBRE A SEGURANÇA ALIMENTAR DE PRODUTOS LÁCTEOS DE ORIGEM BUBALINA EM MUNICÍPIOS DO ARQUIPÉLAGO DO MARAJÓ, ESTADO DO PARÁ
Authors: Viana da Cruz Andrea , Correa da Silva Elton Alex , Alves Lima Allana Lais , Santana de Jesus Iroleide , Ferreira Feitosa Regiane , Da Silva Dufossé Mylla Christy , de Brito Oliveira Ana Lídia , Monteiro de Melo Rafael , Brito Pinheiro da Rosa Adrianne Maria , Sampaio Gabriela , Sousa Silva Gabriela , Presley Oliveira Sampaio Ana Paula , Oliveira Magalhães Francisco Rômulo , Sousa Lima Joelson , Bandeira Roos Talita , Martins de Moraes Carina
Published: December 2020

O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar o perfil do consumidor de produtos lácteos de origem bubalina e bovina nos municípios de Soure e Salvaterra (Ilha do Marajó-PA), quanto ao perfil sociodemográfico, ao nível de conhecimento sobre qualidade higiênico-sanitária e sobre as fraudes nesses produtos. Para coleta dos dados foram aplicados questionários em voluntários, todos escolhidos ao acaso. Os dados obtidos foram analisados de forma descritiva e posteriormente submetidos à análise de correspondência múltipla (ACM). A coleta de dados resultou em um total de 403 entrevistas. Nossos resultados demonstraram que para consumo de produtos de origem bubalina os entrevistados eram em sua maioria do sexo masculino, acima de 40 anos, que consomem principalmente dos produtores rurais e os que consomem produtos bovinos eram mulheres com idades entre 21 a 30 anos, que consomem em estabelecimentos comerciais como supermercados e padarias. As principais fontes de proteína animal derivada do leite na região do arquipélago do Marajó são principalmente produzidas a partir da bubalinocultura.
Utilização do electronic nose (e-nose) como ferramenta de análise rápida de alimentos
Authors: Nunes de Moraes Gustavo , Pereira Juliano Gonçalves
Published: December 2020

O Nariz Eletrônico é um equipamento de análise de odores empregado em diversas áreas, como em análise de alimentos e controle ambiental. Sua função consiste em mimetizar o nariz humano por meio de sensores que reagem com componentes voláteis e gases liberados de uma amostra, resultando na modificação de um circuito elétrico que é interpretada por um software. O seu uso na análise de alimentos é promissor devido a sua facilidade de manuseio, baixo custo e rapidez, indicando benefícios para a rotina industrial e laboratorial. Sua aplicabilidade abrange a detecção de fraudes, deterioração, contaminações e sabores/odores, viabilizando a avaliação da qualidade de diversos produtos, além de discriminar patógenos e deteriorantes de alimentos. Apesar de promissora, esta tecnologia é considerada nova, necessitando de estudos mais aprofundados para que seja amplamente utilizado na rotina de análise de alimentos. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo é fornecer uma revisão de literatura relacionada à aplicabilidade do e-nose na análise de alimentos.
OBSTRUÇÃO URETRAL EM GATOS
Authors: De oliveira sampaio Keytyanne , Silva Ellen Cordeiro Bento da , ALEIXO Grazielle Anahy de  Sousa , Sousa-Filho Reginaldo Pereira de
Published: December 2020

A obstrução uretral é um quadro clínico emergencial, comumente observado em felinos, que pode resultar em sério comprometimento à sua saúde, como lesões renais agudas. Essa afecção pode ter causas mecânica, anatômica ou funcional, e apresentar como principais sintomas a estrangúria, periúria e lambedura excessiva da genitália. O diagnóstico é realizado com base no histórico, exame físico e de imagem, como ultrassonografia e radiografia, sendo a identificação da etiologia de suma importância para instituir o tratamento e diminuir os quadros de recidiva. Ao diagnosticar a doença, o início do tratamento deve ser imediato e intensivo, em virtude do risco de evoluir rapidamente para o óbito. Neste sentido, busca-se corrigir os distúrbios hidroeletrolíticos, fornecer analgesia e realizar a desobstrução uretral, havendo uma variação neste último procedimento, de modo que, a escolha do método mais indicado pode variar de acordo com cada caso. Com base na complexidade em seu estabelecimento, diagnóstico e tratamento, foi objetivado com esse artigo de revisão reunir informações atuais e relevantes, relacionadas ao quadro de obstrução uretral em gatos, procurando enfatizar aspectos clínico, cirúrgico e etiológico da doença, assim como, orientar médicos veterinários no tratamento e prevenção da mesma.
Kentsel Yeşil Altyapıların Önemli Bir Bileşeni Olan Kent Ormanlarının Sağladığı Ekosistem Servisleri ‘ Kafkasör Kent Ormanı Örneği’
Authors: KARAŞAH Banu
Published: December 2020

Ekosistem servisleri, insanların doğal veya tasarlanmış alanlardan doğrudan veya dolaylı olarak elde ettikleri fayda ve ürünler olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Kentsel yeşil alt yapıların çevresel ve sosyal birçok faydası vardır. Kentsel yeşil altyapıların önemli bir parçası olan kent ormanları, kent çevrelerinin homojenliğini kıran, kentin estetiğine katkı sağlayan, kentlerin yeşil dokusunu güçlendiren, kente ve kentlilere rekreasyonel açıdan aktivite alanları sunan ve kent sakinlerine fiziksel ve ruhsal açıdan birçok ekosistem servisi sağlayan aktif yeşil alanlardır. Bu çalışmada, Artvin kentine ve kent sakinlerine geniş bir yelpazede ekosistem servisi sağlayan Kafkasör Kent Ormanı çalışma alanı olarak seçilmiş ve kent ormanının sağladığı ekosistem servislerinin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Kafkasör Kent Ormanı’nın kaynak sağlayan (gıda, dekoratif kaynaklar, biyolojik hammadde, biyokimyasal ve tıbbi ürünler), düzenleyici (hava kalitesini düzenleme, iklim düzenleme su akışı ve erozyon kontrolü, polenleme), destekleyici (fotosentez, besin ve su döngüsünü destekleme) ve kültürel ekosistem servisleri (eğitim, bilgi sistemi, ilhan, estetik değerler, sosyal ilişkiler, yer ve mekan hissi, rekreasyon-ekoturizm, sağlık, ekonomi, doğayla bağlantı, duyusal deneyimler) açısından birçok servisi sunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmada kültürel ekosistem servisleri bağlamında görülen bazı eksikliklerin giderilmesine yönelik önerilerde bulunulmuştur. Ekosistem servislerinin sürekliliğinin sağlanması ve insanların bu servislerden en iyi şekilde faydalanabilmesi için alanlara ilişkin doğru stratejilerin belirlenmesi ve planlamaların bu doğrultuda yapılması önem arz etmektedir.
Titanyum dioksit nanopartiküllerinin Cyprinus carpio’da bazı serum parametreleri ile serum enzim aktiviteleri üzerine akut toksisitesi
Authors: TUNÇSOY Mustafa , DURAN Servet
Published: December 2020

Titanyum dioksit nanopartikülleri (TiO2 NP) elektronik malzemeler, paketleme, yiyecek endüstrisi ve kozmetik ürünler başta olmak üzere yaygın kullanıma sahip nanopartiküllerdir. Bu yaygın kullanım sonucu doğaya daha yüksek düzeylerde salınmaları, özellikle su organizmaları için tehlike oluşturmaktadır. Bu araştırmada TiO2 NP’nin 25 ve 50 mg/L derişimlerinin 24, 48 ve 96 saatlik sürelerle etkisinde C. carpio’da serum glikoz, total protein ve kolesterol düzeyleri ile serum AST, ALT ve ALP enzim aktivitelerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Belirlenen süre ve derişimlerde TiO2 NP etkisinde balıklarda mortalite gözlenmemiştir. TiO2 NP etkisinde serum glikoz düzeyi her iki derişimde de 48 ve 96 saatlik etki süresinde kontrole oranla önemli düzeyde artış gösterirken, serum total protein ve kolesterol düzeyinde tüm süre ve derişimlerde kontrole oranla herhangi bir değişiklik gözlenmemiştir. Serum AST, ALT ve ALP enzim aktivitesi ise her iki derişimde de 96 saatlik etki süresinde kontrole oranla önemli düzeyde artış göstermiştir.
Ankara Asartepe Baraj Gölü’nde Yaşayan Oxynoemachellus angorae (Steindachner, 1897)’ nın Bazı Popülasyon Özellikleri
Authors: ATA Burçak , SAYLAR Ömer , FİRİDİN Beran
Published: December 2020

Asartepe Baraj Gölü’nde Mart 2015-Şubat 2016 tarihleri arasında yürütülen bu çalışmada Oxynoemacheilus angorae (Steindachner, 1897)’nın boy-ağırlık ilişkileri (LWR), kondisyon faktörü ve boy-boy ilişkileri araştırılmıştır. Elde edilen örneklerin total boyları 4-7,8 cm, toplam ağırlıkları ise 1-5 g arasında dağılım göstermiştir. Boy-ağırlık ilişkisinin fonksiyonel denklemi W = 0,00171×TL2,651 ve korelasyon değeri r2 = 0,80 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Elde edilen b değeri tüm bireylerde istatistiksel olarak 3’ten farklı çıkmamıştır (t-testi, P>0.05). Kondisyon faktörü değerlerinin 0,54-1,5625 arasında değiştiği belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler son çalışmalarda bildirilen sonuçlarla karşılaştırılmıştır. Yapılan bu çalışma ile Asartepe Baraj Gölü’ndeki O. angorae popülasyonuna ait boy-ağırlık ilişkisi, kondisyon faktörü ve boy-boy ilişkisi ile ilgili ilk temel veriler belirlenerek sunulmuştur. Ayrıca, bu çalışma çeşitli ekolojik faktörlerin etkisiyle tehdit altında bu türün korunması ve balık faunası açısından da önem arz etmektedir.
Morphometric Relationships of Nemipterus randalli (Russell, 1986) from İskenderun Bay
Authors: YAZICI Ramazan , YAZICIOĞLU Okan , AKKAN Tamer
Published: December 2020

In this study was aimed to describe the relationships between morphometric characters and total length of Nemipterus randalli. A total of 107 samples were collected from Iskenderun Bay in November 2018. The results show that estimates of total length of this species through of morphometric character are reliable. Linear regressions showed the best accuracy for all relationships between morphometric characters and total length. Among obtained relationships, the best fit was recorded between total length and head length, while the lowest value of coefficient of determination was also determined between total length and horizontal mouth gape. Establishing morphometric relationships can provide an alternative to back‐calculation of fish length and can provide information that aids in understanding complex relationships between predator and prey size. The equations generated to obtain the total length of the fish using morphometric character data can be used in dietary studies of top predators and in paleontological studies.
AKTIVITAS ENZIM KATEPSIN PADA IKAN LELE (Clarias sp.) PADA PERLAKUAN SUHU DAN SUBSTRAT YANG BERBEDA
Authors: Rozi Anhar , Khairi Ikhsanul , Cahyani Reni Tri , Bija Stephani , Nurhikma Nurhikma , Wulansari Nuring , Maulid Deden Yusman , Dia Utari Siluh Putu Sri , Wulandari Diah Anggraini , Nurhayati Tati
Published: December 2020

Cathepsin was proteolytic enzyme which is found animal tissues included fish. Cathepsin found in fish muscle tissue, cathepsin and other hydrolyzing enzymes were place in subcellular organelles and divided into two places,  that was in muscle fibers and extracellular matrix. The aimed of this study was to the characterization of cathepsin enzyme especially catfish. So that in enviromental condition that can increased the activity of cathepsin enzyme an approtiate handling process can be carried out. The method of analyze enzyme activity, while the measurement of protein concentration refered to Bradford (1976). The treatments in this study was determination temperature (30oC, 40oC, 50oC, dan 60oC) and substrate (1.5% 2%, 2.5%). The result showed of enzyme activity with detrmination temperature very influential and fluctuating, the optimum temperature was 30oC where the activity reaches 0.38 U/ml. The best activity treatment of substrate was 1.5% where the activity reaches 0.42 U/ml. BSA Standard curve with regression equation y = 0.95x + 0.109.Keywords: Cathepsin, enzyme, substrate, temperature
KELIMPAHAN, KEANEKARAGAMAN DAN BIOMASSA IKAN KARANG PADA PERAIRAN UJONG PANCU, KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR
Authors: Fazillah M Rizki , Afrian Taisir , Razi Nanda Muhammad , Ulfah Maria Ulfah , Bahri Samsul
Published: December 2020

Reef fish utilize coral reef ecosystems as a place to live, foraging, spawning and nurturing. This study aims to determine the abundance of species, diversity and biomass of reef fish found in the waters of Ujong Pancu, Aceh Besar district. This research was conducted in October 2017, there were 5 research location. Data was collected using the Underwater Visual Census (UVC) method. The result show that the highest abundance of reef fish was found in waters of Lhok Mata Ie with a value of 5311.71 Ind/ ha. While the lowest abundance of reef fish was found in Tuan Island waters with a value of 896.67 Ind/ ha. Overall diversity of Ujong Pancu waters reefs is included in the medium-high category. The highest average biomass of reef fish is found in the water of East Batee Island with a value of 100.69 Kg/ ha. While the lowest average biomass of reef fish is found in the waters of West Batee Island with a biomass value 23.87 Kg/ ha. Keywords : Abundance, biomass, diversity, reef fish, Ujong Pancu
PENGARUH PERBEDAAN WARNA CAHAYA LAMPU PETROMAKS TERHADAP HASIL TANGKAPAN IKAN UMPAN DENGAN ALAT TANGKAP PUKAT PANTAI (BEACH SEINE) DI TELUK AMBON BAGIAN DALAM
Authors: Polhaupessy Rosihan , Nuhu H. La , Syamsuddin M.
Published: December 2020

This study attempts to identify the effects differences in the hues lamp oil-based lamps given to successful operations fish bait by the use of a get the beach ( seine seane ) on the gulf of ambon part in north conducted on 20 Oktober  to 25 December 2018, the data was undertaken at night from pm 20.00 wit to 05.00 wit closer to waiheru coastal village ( i station ), coastal village and hunut station ( ii ) in as many as 10 times using two units of a get the beach ( seine seane ) and two a light color, treatment color the each green orens design and color on the random group ( RAK ). Remedial than 10 times there are three kinds of fish baited with the details are as follows: fish tatari ( rastrelliger spp ) 5927 the tail ( 44 % ) , heavy 10,42 kg ( 47 % ) , fish puri ( encrasicholine heteroloba ) the number of 6419 the tail ( 48 % ) , heavy 8,01 kg at 42 % and fish make ( sardinella sp ) the number of 1013 the tail ( 8 % ) , heavy 1,57 kg ( 11 % ) .With a total of the fish 13.395 a tail with heavy 20 kg with details of the fish a fish bait treatment with the greatest percentage in a lamp shade the color of orans namely 7745 a tail with heavy 9.99 kg and then treatment a lamp shade of a green color to the total number of 5614 a tail with heavy 9,98 kg .The results of the analysis of the results of the diversity of types of catch a fish bait , show that the two a light shade of have a which do not exhibit a significant difference or both the color of the light dicobakan the same - alike will be good for use in an effort to arrest a kind of small pelagic fish especially the types of a fish bait.  Keyword : The light of a lamp , the catch, the gulf of ambon part in
PEMBUATAN KECAP IKAN DARI IKAN BULU AYAM (Coilia dussumieri) DENGAN METODE HIDROLISIS ENZIMATIS MENGGUNAKAN SARI NANAS
Authors: Harahap Kurnia Sada , Mujiyanti Apri , Sari Lia Novita
Published: December 2020

Fish sauce is a fermented product in the form of a dark brown liquid, it tastes relatively salty or sweet and smells good. The process of making fish sauce requires a long time. The proteolytic enzyme addition before fermentation can shorten the time in making fish sauce. The purpose of this study was to determine the fermentation process fish sauce from chicken feather by using enzymatic hydrolysis with pineapple juice, the effect of adding pineapple juice and fermentation time and to determine the results of the enzymatic organoleptic test and the most preferred by panelists. The method used in this research is an experimental quantitative method. Data analysis was done by using a completely randomized design (CRD). From the results of this study, the fermentation process of  chicken feather fish sauce by adding different pineapple extract (25%, 50% and 75%) from the weight of fish meat with fermentation time of 3 days, 6 days, 9 days, 12 days and 15. day. The analysis of the chicken feather fish sauce was done by using sensory (smell, taste, color and thickness). The best research results was obtained by increasing the concentration of pineapple extract by 25% at the fermentation time of 9 days with the criteria of unique, sweet flavor and brownish fish sauce that panelists like from the addition of a concentration of 25% pineapple extract at the fermentation time of 9 days in the fish sauce. This shows that the addition of pineapple juice extract can accelerate the fermentation process besides affecting the preferred hedonic value. Keywords: Bromelain enzyme, Fermentation, Bulu ayam fish, Fishsauce
Positioning ASEAN as One Collective Destination: Towards a Sustainable Brand
Authors: Sirisuthikul Varintra , Pusumpun Pichai
Published: December 2020

In a globalizing world, where traveling is becoming easy and accessible, tourism destinations are increasingly competing in drawing travelers into their areas. One of the biggest challenges for any destination marketers is the substitutability of their offerings and the task of positioning their destinations against the numerous competing places that offer similar features (Moilanen & Rainisto, 2009; Pike, 2012; Pike & Page, 2014). The intense competitiveness of the global tourism industry increasingly calls for the most competitive positioning for individual destinations (Miller & Henthorne, 2007; Pike 2012). Consequently, the paper attempts to investigate the positioning strategies of the 10 individual destinations of ASEAN to better understand their distinctiveness and assess ASEAN collective brand. The current research aims to fill this gap through a preliminary assessment of brand elements of ten countries in ASEAN on how they project their official tourism websites using the method of content analysis of the 10 official tourism websites. This is followed by a discussion of the desired ASEAN collective brand with the engagement of ASEAN stakeholder in tourism collaboration, focusing mainly on joint promotion of tourism destinations. Consequently, the study presents an integrative framework embracing collaborative stakeholder efforts that ultimately leads to achieve a unified and sustainable brand of ASEAN.

Keywords: Collective ASEAN Brand; Positioning; Destination Branding; Sustainable Brand; Stakeholder
Stakeholder Perceptions of Internet of Things and Smart Digital Workplace
Authors: Ganesan Jaya , Murthy G. Ramana , Loganathan Balakanes , Hussein Syed Nazir
Published: December 2020

The technology adopted an organization is predominantly influenced by the organization's preferred competitive capabilities. The Internet of things (IoT) is an important technology, which is implemented by high performance business organisations especially in a digital nation like Malaysia. It is highly important to note how internet of things, digitalisation are influencing the modern workplace settings. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of employees who are one of the key stakeholders of every organisation towards IoT and smart digital workplace. The study has been carried out on a primary data collected through a self –administered questionnaire. The data was analysed by statistical analysis such as reliability analysis, correlation and multiple regression. The study aimed to provide empirical evidence on the various hypothesised relationship between variables used for the study. The study provides both theoretical and practical implications for organisations, practitioners, IOT specialists how usage of IoT technology would help organisations to grow and develop and to what extent it will improve the digital workplace

Keywords: IoT, Smart digital Workplace, Stakeholder perception, competitive capabilities.
Do COVID-19 and crude oil prices drive the US economic policy uncertainty?
Authors: ALBULESCU Claudiu Tiberiu
Published: December 2020

This paper investigates the effect of COVID-19 and crude oil prices on the United States (US) economic policy uncertainty (EPU), with a focus on the pre-pandemic phase of the sanitary crisis. Using daily data for the period January 21 – March 13, 2020, our Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model shows that the new infection cases reported at global level, and the fatality ratio, have no significant effect on the US EPU during the first phase of the crisis, whereas the oil price negative dynamics leads to increased uncertainty. However, analysing the situation outside China, we discover that both new case announcements and the COVID-19 associated death ratio have a positive influence on the US EPU.

Keywords: coronavirus; economic policy uncertainty; COVID-19; EPU; oil prices
The impact of risk rating agencies decisions on investment and economic growth in South Africa
Authors: Meyer Daniel , Mothibi Lerato
Published: December 2020

Over the last decade, the South African economy has endured prevailing economic challenges including weak economic growth, unreliable electricity supply, rising fiscal deficits, sub-duded investment inflows and the inexorable rise in government debt alongside the expected impact of the corona virus pandemic. Credit ratings have greatly evolved making them key elements in the modern financial markets because of their opinions of credit worthiness, as many investors across the globe relay heavily on their opinions. South Africa unlike many of its developing counterparts, has since struggled to maintain its sovereign ratings above non-investment grade since the 2007/2008 global financial crisis. Despite the economic constraints faced by the country, the sovereign credit downgrade path has landed the country's financial stance back prior to democracy, following the loss of investment grade rating from the big three credit rating agencies. The significance of credit ratings on investments and growth has therefore come to the fore, as having an understanding of how credit ratings affect investments and economic growth in South Africa is crucial for the formulation of key strategies that should be developed to stimulate and attract investments, as well as encourage and promote long term growth and development. The primary objective of this study is therefore to analyse the impact of sovereign credit rating on investments and economic growth in South Africa.
The Technology and Knowledge Spıllover Effects of FDI on Labour Productıvıty—Evıdence from Medıum-Hıgh Industry in Malaysıa
Authors: Yunus Norhanishah Mohamad , Wahob Noraida Abdul
Published: December 2020

A plethora of studies have revealed the importance of new knowledge transfer from foreign multinational corporations (MNCs) in encouraging higher labour productivity and sustainable competitive advantages. However, less attention is given to low labour productivity issue despite the presence of FDI, especially in the developing country context. Most of the studies only heavily emphasised on 'technology' effects rather than 'knowledge' effects on the host country as a result of the presence of foreign technology. As Malaysia is one of the major FDI recipients in Southeast Asia, the specific spillover effects of each FDI investor country in Malaysia, need to be studied. With an abundance of MNCs, international technology transfer is considered as an imported mode for technology acquisition in a developing country like Malaysia. However, the benefits of FDI spillovers on labour productivity function in Malaysia remain ambiguous, even when classified according to specific investor countries. Globalisation and liberalisation have seen trade and investment activities booming, thus increasing multilateral relations between Malaysia and other countries regardless of their level of development. Thus, this study may help the Malaysian government to justify the cost that should be invested to attract more FDI inflows towards the manufacturing industries in the short run.

Keywords: spillover effects, Foreign Direct Investment, labour productivity, technology spillovers, knowledge spillovers
Emergency LMS Training During COVID-19 at an African University of Technology
Authors: Heerden Leanri van
Published: December 2020

After the #FeesMustFall strikes that have been haunting South African universities since 2015, Instructional Designers felt pretty confident that they can drive their institutions through any dilemma. Along came the 2020 COVID-19 epidemic and they realised they have been playing in the kiddie pool all along. On 23 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national lockdown level 5 to start on 26 March 2020 (Department of Health, 2020). Three days head start for a three-week lockdown (which was eventually extended till the time of writing) was a logistical nightmare for even the most technology driven universities. All staff were sent home with only enough time to grab their office plants and laptops and no idea how they were going to move forward. The issue with staff and students all working from home is that the lecturers working at the Central University of Technology (CUT), being primarily a face-to-face delivery university, was completely unprepared for moving their traditional and blended approaches to completely online. In their study, Mogeni, Ondigi and Mufo (2020) found that most of the investigated teachers were not empowered enough to deliver instruction fully online and either needed to be retrained, receive further specialised training or be trained completely from scratch. A lack of confidence in the delivery mode of instruction will cause even the most knowledgeable subject spcialist to fail in their task. At the CUT lecturers needed a way of quickly acquiring the necessary skills to deliver their content and assessments on the institution Learning Management System (LMS). The aim of this paper is to measure participant perspectives of an emergency intervention to facilitate the process of online delivery skills acquisition quickly and online. To ensure relevant results a systematic process of designing an intervention and recording participant perspectives is necessary. This extended abstract will take a look at the methods used to drive the paper, briefly discuss the results and findings, and lastly explore the implications and significance of the research for the use of higher education institutions for emergency LMS training.

Keywords: LMS training; e-Learning; Online Instruction; Instructional Design