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Using the Primordial Fractosymbolism of the Unus Mundus to Map Individuation of the Psyche
Authors: Shirley Harry
Published: February 2025

The Buddhabrot, a unique rendering of the Mandelbrot set, has long captivated mathematicians and artists alike, yet its deeper symbolic significance remains largely unexplored. This paper introduces the concept of fractosymbolism—the intersection of mathematical fractals and archetypal imagery—and argues that the Buddhabrot serves as both a mathematical and symbolic representation of the Unus Mundus, the primordial unity of psyche and matter. Through Mandelbrot Mapping and Symbolic Amplification (MMSA), we analyze how the Buddhabrot mirrors fundamental archetypes found across mythology, religion, and art.By mapping the Buddhabrot onto the stages of psychological individuation as outlined by Neumann and Jung, we reveal striking parallels between fractal structures and the evolution of consciousness. Each phase of individuation, from the uroboric unconscious to the realization of the Self and beyond, finds a geometric counterpart within the Buddhabrot’s recursive forms. Furthermore, we examine historical symbols—such as the mandala, the winged scarab, and the sacred heart—demonstrating how they share fractosymbolic qualities with the Buddhabrot.Finally, we explore the Buddhabrot’s potential role as a fundamental structure underlying both psyche and cosmos. From its alignment with ancient spiritual traditions to its resemblance to the cosmic microwave background, we propose that the Buddhabrot represents a hidden order that bridges mathematics, myth, and consciousness. If fractals describe the natural world, and symbols encode psychological meaning, then the Buddhabrot may be the missing link—a fractal archetype emerging at the intersection of science and the sacred.
Autistic traits and temporal integration of auditory and visual stimuli: The role of imagination
Authors: Tsuji Yurika , Nishiguchi Yuki , Noda Akari , Imaizumi Shu
Published: February 2025

Autistic individuals face temporal integration difficulties in some sensory modalities that may be related to imagination difficulties. In this study, we tested the hypotheses that among Japanese university students, (1) higher autistic traits and (2) greater imagination difficulties lead to correspondingly lower performance in tasks that require temporal integration. Two tasks were used to assess their temporal integration abilities: a speech-in-noise test using noise with temporal dips in the auditory modality and a slit-viewing task in the visual modality. The results showed that low performance in the speech-in-noise test was related to autistic traits and some aspects of imagination difficulties, whereas the slit-viewing task was related to neither autistic traits nor imagination difficulties. One must have the ability to temporally integrate fragments of auditory information to perceive speech in noise with temporal dips. The difficulties in perceiving sensory information as a single unified percept using priors may cause difficulties in temporally integrating auditory information and perceiving speech in noise. Furthermore, the structural equation modeling suggests that imagination difficulties are linked to difficulties in perceiving speech in noise with temporal dips, which in turn links to social impairments.
No attentional control in working memory: A systematic re-analysis of latent-variable studies
Authors: Rey-Mermet Alodie , Rothen Nicolas
Published: February 2025

Attentional control - also called executive functions or cognitive control - refers to our ability to maintain and implement a goal and goal-relevant information in the face of distraction. There is growing evidence that attentional control cannot be established as a psychometric construct with the measures used so far. This asks for other ways of measuring attentional control. Early research has used structural equation modeling to extract attentional control from working-memory tasks (i.e., tasks used to measure the temporary maintenance and manipulation of information) and short-term memory tasks (i.e., tasks used to measure the temporary maintenance of information). Attentional control was first modeled as the residual variance of working memory after controlling for short-term memory. Second, it was modeled as the common factor across working-memory and short-term memory measures, with higher loadings for working-memory measures. After a systematic search, we found three datasets in which both models could be systematically tested. Moreover, we determined the robustness of the results by bootstrapping 5000 correlation matrices from the original correlation matrix and by estimating both models using these simulated correlation matrices. Across the datasets, the models could be successfully estimated, but they were not fully and exactly replicated. Moreover, all these model estimations were not robustly observed when the 5000 simulated correlation matrices were used. Therefore, attentional control could not be reliably extracted from working-memory tasks at the latent-variable level. These findings further strengthen the case against a psychometric construct of attentional control, increasing the challenges in the conceptualization of this construct.
Internet Memes as Stabilizers of Conspiracy Culture: A Cognitive Anthropological Analysis
Authors: Godwin Emily , Davidson Brittany I , Hill Timothy , Joinson Adam
Published: February 2025

Internet memes have emerged as the de facto language of the Internet, where standardized memetic templates and characters distill and communicate narratives in simple, shareable formats. While prior research has highlighted their broad appeal as they traverse diverse audiences, their cultural function within online communities has received less attention. To investigate this function, we draw on cognitive anthropological conceptualizations of culture and theorize Internet memes as “cultural representations”. We analyze 544 memes shared across two interconnected conspiratorial subreddits about COVID-19 between 2020 and 2022, employing a combination of content and thematic analysis. In doing so, we demonstrate that community members selectively engage with standardized memetic elements that resonate with their “conspiracist worldview”. Specifically, elements conveying the enduring “cultural themes” of Deception, Delusion, and Superiority function as “cultural resources” that stabilize the community’s culture. As such, we make three contributions. First, by theorizing Internet memes as cultural representations, we demonstrate their stabilizing cultural function. Second, by showing how Internet memes are used in online conspiratorial communities, we highlight their role in maintaining group cohesion and alleviating contention. Finally, we advance a revised methodological approach for the study of memetic communication.
Five Illusions Challenge Our Understanding of Visual Experience
Authors: Linton Paul
Published: February 2025

In this talk I present five illusions that challenge our understanding of visual experience. The point of this talk is to provide live demonstrations of these illusions, and open up a discussion about where, and how, we might draw the distinction between “perception” and “cognition”.
Towards an Integrated Model of Technological Cognition
Authors: Federico Giovanni , Osiurak François , Brandimonte Maria A. , Marangolo Paola , Ilardi Ciro Rosario
Published: February 2025

Technological cognition—the human capacity to create, manipulate, and engage with technology—emerges from the dynamic interaction of multiple neurocognitive systems. Here we propose an integrative framework grounded in action and physical understanding. We argue that technological cognition arises from the interplay of semantic memory, technical problem-solving, visuospatial and motor functions, and social learning. Importantly, technological artefacts not only reflect human cognition but actively extend it, shaping a reciprocal relationship between mind and environment. This perspective may have broad implications, from clinical applications and education to innovation policy, suggesting new avenues for diagnostic technologies and inclusive design. Thus, we call for interdisciplinary research to elucidate the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying technological cognition and to explore how different technologies engage distinct cognitive and neural pathways.
Gender comes first: Experimental evidence for the representation of gender closer to the noun stem than number across linguistic populations
Authors: Saldana Carmen , Kanampiu Patrick , Culbertson Jennifer
Published: February 2025

Morphosyntactic expression exhibits significant cross-linguistic variation, yet systematic tendencies emerge. Gender and number features are frequently co-expressed within a single exponent, and when realised separately, gender morphology tends to surface closer to the stem. Competing theoretical accounts of gender and number seek to explain these tendencies, but empirical validation remains challenging due to sparse typological data. Across a series of artificial language learning experiments, we demonstrate that learners exhibit a robust preference for placing nominal morphology encoding gender information closest to the stem. This bias, consistent across English, Italian, and Kîîtharaka speakers, holds both for prefixing and suffixing morphology, and across different types of gender and number systems.These results provide a new source of empirical support for theories proposing a gender-first derivation and highlights cognitive constraints influencing morpheme order.
Understanding the complex linkages between climate change and gender-based violence globally
Authors: Bonilla-Anariba Sara , Sexsmith Kathleen , Thiede Brian C.
Published: February 2025

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant and widespread social problem and concern for human health. The determinants of GBV are complex and include many factors that are sensitive to the impacts of climate change. However, the links between climate and GBV have been understudied relative to many other social impacts of climate change. In this narrative review, we describe how climate change can shape the incidence of GBV through its effects on human physiology and psychological well-being, economic and natural resources, migration patterns, and access to critical infrastructure and services. Empirical and theoretical gaps in this body of literature are significant and stem from an over-reliance on traditional measures of domestic violence and household surveys from a non-representative set of contexts. We argue that researchers should develop new, multi-method approaches for studying GBV and its relationship to climate variability, which can allow for a more expansive understanding of climate effects on violence.
Die Vielfalt der Partizipation in der Forschung: Begriffe, Methoden und Perspektiven
Authors: Bruckermann Till , Henke Justus , Schrögel Philipp , Sturm Ulrike
Published: February 2025

Partizipation in der Forschung umfasst eine Vielzahl an trans- wie interdisziplinären Forschungs- und Kommunikationsansätzen, die darauf abzielen, auch nicht-beruflich Forschende aktiv in den Forschungsprozess, in politische und gesellschaftliche Diskussionen über Ausrichtung, Prioritäten, Grenzen und Möglichkeiten von Wissenschaft und Technologie sowie in wechselseitige interaktive Austausch- und Lernprozesse einzubeziehen. In diesem Beitrag werden die verschiedenen Ebenen und die mit verschiedenen Schwerpunkten nebeneinander existierenden Begrifflichkeiten, theoretischen Grundlagen, Praktiken, Methoden und Forschungs- und Praxiscommunities zusammenfassend dargestellt. Dabei werden Schnittmengen und Abgrenzungen herausgearbeitet. Dazu gehören übergreifende Ansätze wie Bürgerwissenschaft, Transdisziplinäre Forschung und Public Engagement with Science und zentrale Begriffe wie Ko-Produktion von Wissen und gemeinschaftsbasierte Forschung ebenso wie damit verbundene Praktiken, etwa Formen und Ziele der Beteiligung. Der Beitrag unterscheidet zudem verschiedene Forschungslinien, darunter (partizipative) Aktionsforschung, und emanzipatorische Forschung. Das Ziel ist, die Vielfalt und Gemeinsamkeiten der partizipativen Ansätze systematisch darzustellen. Dadurch soll ein besseres Verständnis für dieses komplexe Begriffsfeld ermöglicht und Orientierung für Praxis und Diskurs gegeben werden.
WTO and Bangladesh's Farm Trade
Authors: Goel M.M. , Ramphul
Published: February 2025

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The Long Run Impact of Investment on Output in the Presence of Cointegration in Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Mohammad Amzad , Jabin Nazneen
Published: February 2025

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A Note on Bank's Direct Marketing Approach
Authors: Manandhar K.D.
Published: February 2025

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Devolution and Fiscal Governance in Pakistan: Uneven Developments and Uneven Capacities Need to be Addressed
Authors: Muhammad Ayaz
Published: February 2025

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Food Security Management: A Challenging Task in Nepal
Authors: Mandal Bir C.
Published: February 2025

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A Note on Rural Development Strategy with Focus on Agriculture
Authors: Yadav Ayodhee Prasad
Published: February 2025

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Nepal's Indicators in the Context of Debt Relief Initiative for the Heavily-Indebted LDCs
Authors: Basyal Tula Raj
Published: February 2025

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Jute in Foreign Trade of Nepal (Agro-Industry Potentials in Terai Reason of Nepal)
Authors: Karna Sohan Kumar
Published: February 2025

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Ecotourism in a Nepalese National Park
Authors: Upadhyay Rudra Pd.
Published: February 2025

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Domestic Violence Against Women in Nepal
Authors: Mahato Shobha Kumari
Published: February 2025

Violence, as defined by the WHO, is a pervasive issue globally, with the intentional use of force leading to harm, injuries, or death. In Nepal, gender-based violence is significant, affecting domestic settings and leading to societal acceptance of violence against women. A systemic issue, violence is often underreported due to cultural norms and societal expectations. The prevalence of domestic violence underscores the need for a comprehensive framework to combat this issue, emphasizing the role of patriarchy in perpetuating violence against women. Statistics indicate high levels of violence against women, stemming from deep-rooted patriarchal beliefs that reinforce male dominance and women’s subordination. The research focuses on exploring domestic violence in the Madhesh region, delving into the physical manifestations of violence against women. A critical analysis of theoretical frameworks, particularly patriarchy, reveals how societal norms shape unequal gender relations and perpetuate violence, hindering women’s autonomy. By addressing patriarchal structures and promoting gender equality, efforts can be made to combat domestic violence and create a safer environment for all individuals.
Састарэлыя англіцызмы ў слоўніках сучаснай беларускай мовы
Authors: Makarevich Aliaksandr
Published: February 2025

In the article, the semantics, the reasons for the archaization of anglicisms in the contemporary Belarusian language, and their description in lexicographic editions are examined. It is noted that there is a difference in the explanation of some outdated borrowings and their assignment to outdated vocabulary in Belarusian dictionaries. There are anglicisms that have fallen out of active use, but there is neither an appropriate accompaniment, for example, the mark obs. (obsolete), or a chronologically qualitative commentary in lexicographic editions. Certain obsolete English words are used in certain Belarusian dialects. On the other hand, among anglicisms there were found nominations which in the second half of the 20th century, for extralinguistic reasons (actually under the influence of political factors) were added to the obsolete vocabulary and therefore it is appropriate to mark them in dictionaries without the mark obs.
Granice zasięgu gwar białoruskich w świetle badań lingwistów. Część I: pogranicze białorusko-rosyjskie
Authors: Jankowiak Mirosław
Published: February 2025

The limits of the range of Belarusian dialects in the research of linguists. Part I: The Belarusian-Russian borderland The article discusses the range of occurrence of Belarusian sub-dialects on the Belarusian-Russian borderland in the light of linguistic research. Selected publications covering the period from the mid-nineteenth century, texts of the interwar period, post-war times of the USSR and the years after the collapse of the Soviet Union were analysed. The focus was on publications by Belarusian, Russian and Polish authors. The approach to the issue of the linguistic borderland changed chronologically, depending on the adopted research methods and understanding of the terms transitional / mixed dialect, the development of linguistic geography, the progressing process of Russification and political and ideological factors.
A new Belarusian Partisan Republic? World War II Narratives between Myth, Revisionism and State Propaganda within Lukašenka’s Speeches in the Post-2020 Presidential Election Era
Authors: Gironi Camilla
Published: February 2025

The 2020 presidential election in Belarus marked a watershed for the country’s history. Since then, Alaksandr Lukašenka has been instrumentalising the memory of the Great Patriotic War to tackle the political imperatives of the present. Building on the instrumentalist school of thought within memory studies, this paper aims at providing a comprehensive overview of the uses and abuses of the memory of WWII in Belarus through the analysis of presidential speeches delivered after 2020. The narratives about the Great Patriotic War in Lukašenka’s speeches are embedded with myth, state propaganda and revisionist processes to uphold a certain rhetoric. The WWII heritage has now been attributed new meanings in Belarus which are useful both for domestic politics issues such as the 2020 protests and foreign policy ones, especially when analyzing the relationship between Belarus and the West or Minsk’s involvement in the war in Ukraine.
A Socio-anthropological Study the Ritualistic Background Associated with the Seenigama Dewalaya
Authors: Rajapaksha R. M. R. S.
Published: February 2025

Lay people usually associate religious sites with the aspiration of making their mundane and super mundane desires a reality. This research was focused towards the ritualistic functionality of the Seenigama Dewalaya both in terms of white and black rituals. The research was a socio-anthropological research and a qualitative one. The sample of the research comprised of two in-charges of the shrines of sea shrine (Muhundu Dewalaya) and costal shrine (Verala Dewalaya) of Seenigama Dewalaya and 10 devotees who came in search of divine assistance. The sample was purposively selected. Semi-structured interviews, in-depth interviews, and observation techniques were utilized as the data collection tools. Thematic analysis was employed as the data analyzing technique. Research findings are as follows; Devotees engage in making vows and white magic in the coastal shrine whereas curses and black magic are done in the sea shrine. The devotees coming to Seenigama Dewalaya are in three main forms; fishermen, politicians and people from governing bodies and lay public. Fishermen make vows to Seenigama dewalaya to protect themselves from unexpected hazards on the sea and to increase their self – esteem required for multi-day sea tours. Lay people make visits to Seenigama dewalaya with the intention of punishing the people who did them wrong. Political leaders go there with the hope of winning elections and defeating their political rivals. The research concludes that Seenigama Dewalaya predominantly tries to feed the needs of the mundane society and it manifests a cross-section of the Sri Lankan psycho-social realm.
Capítulo décimo: la emoción creadora
Authors: Manzano Vargas Jorge
Published: February 2025

Manzano Vargas, Jorge. Capítulo décimo: la emoción creadora. En este capítulo Jorge Manzano pone en relación dos de las obras principales de Henri Bergson, L’évolution créatrice y Les deux sources, con el propósito de profundizar en los momentos de la vida que se habían descrito en la primera de ellas (acción divina; aparición de la corriente vital y de la materia y finalmente intelectualización y espacialización). Manzano analiza cómo en la segunda obra Bergson, apoyándose en los testimonios de los místicos, regresa a su primer esbozo y afirma ya la existencia de Dios, al mismo tiempo que explica que la creación libre de Dios es un acto de amor que se expresa en la corriente vital.
La universidad. Ochocientos años, ¿en qué condiciones?
Authors: De Velasco y Rivero Pedro
Published: February 2025

De Velasco y Rivero, Pedro. La universidad. Ochocientos años, ¿en qué condiciones? La universidad es una de las pocas instituciones que ha sobrevivido a la caída del mundo medieval y a la crisis de la Modernidad. Parece haber guardado —a lo largo de 800 años— su funcionalidad, influencia y prestigio social en el mundo influido por la cultura europea, y haberla extendido a todo el planeta. Cuando la mayoría de las instituciones culturales surgidas de la modernidad está en crisis, la universidad —como institución— parece seguir siendo fuente de saber, aceptación social y laboral, de prestigio en las más diversas culturas o estratos sociales. Este extraño fenómeno suscita sospechas. ¿Realmente la universidad sigue conservando su papel como creadora y transmisora de una parte fundamental del patrimonio cultural?, ¿se tratará de una institución sin condiciones, situada por encima del desprestigio actual de la racionalidad moderna?, ¿o será porque —siguiendo la deriva de la racionalidad moderna— ha pasado de uni–verso de la sabiduría a instituto científico, después a tecno–lógico y, por fin, a certificadora profesional?
Livestream Marketing to Revolutionize Agricultural Sales – A Chinese Case Study
Authors: Erdélyi Éva , Shi Junfeng , Kovács András
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze and understand the sales process and content of a successful live-stream agricultural sales case from China. The case was selected based on the popularity ranking of livestream rooms focusing on agricultural product sales on DouYin (Chinese TikTok). Both content analysis and case analysis were adopted to gain insight into the operational processes of livestream sales. These can be used as a reference for global farmers and retailers interested in implementing the live stream approach in the sales process. Results emphasize the efficacy of a three-stage live stream selling model, comprising trust building, selling point display, and call for action. The study contributes to the existing body of literature on livestream sales in the agricultural sector. It offers practical guidelines for global stakeholders who aim to leverage livestream marketing as a means to enhance agricultural sales.
E agora o que fazer? Relato sobre tentativas de suicidio na ótica de familiares
Authors: Francisco Elenilton Rodrigues do Nascimento  , Maria do Socorro Ferreira Osterne
Published: February 2025

Parte da pesquisa dissertativa de mestrado em Serviço Social na Universidade Estadual do Ceará, este artigo objetiva conhecer a percepção dos familiares de pessoas com história de tentativa de suicídio, atendidas por um hospital universitário na cidade de Fortaleza/CE. Esta pesquisa é de natureza qualitativa com objetivo exploratório de achados bibliográficos e de campo. A amostra deu-se de modo não-probabilístico por acessibilidade ou por conveniência e foram entrevistados participantes de composições familiares distintas. Dentre os principais resultados, destacam-se que as famílias poucos conhecem sobre a temática do suicídio, tampouco como agir em períodos de crises e têm pouca ou nenhuma orientação ou habilidade para enfrentar a situação. Ante isso, os entrevistados defendem que o assunto deva ser cada vez mais publicizado pelos órgãos de políticas públicas especializados para um melhor enfrentamento do problema. Esta pesquisa foi submetida à apreciação ética tendo os seguintes pareces de aprovação 5.321.619 e 5.409.548.
A moradia das famílias pobres em uma cidade mineradora
Authors: Pedro Paulo Telles Leao  , Neide Maria Almeida Pinto
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo apresenta os dados parciais da pesquisa em desenvolvimento no mestrado em Economia Doméstica (Departamento de Serviço Social da Universidade Federal de Viçosa – UFV), que busca realizar uma reflexão dos impactos da mineração na dinâmica urbana do município. O estudo toma como base a realidade da cidade de Mariana, com delimitação do território da Vila Serrinha para realização da coleta de dados primários junto às famílias que se organizam na informalidade e precariedade do território estabelecido. Nesse contexto, busca-se neste artigo apresentar a realidade dessas famílias, suas trajetórias e processo de acesso à terra/moradia, compreendendo a ação das mineradoras em cidades brasileiras enquanto agente ativo no processo de urbanização e na formação dos loteamentos irregulares em contextos em que muitas famílias de baixa renda migram em busca de oportunidade de vida e de trabalho, e assim, reproduzirem-se socialmente.
MODELO TERRITORIAL DE ATENCIÓN COMUNITARIA E INTEGRAL A LOS MALOS TRATOS A LAS PERSONAS MAYORES
Authors: Glòria Pla Comas  , Alexandra Devesa  , Oriol Turró-Garriga  , Pilar Monreal-Bosch
Published: February 2025

Desde la práctica profesional, surge la necesidad de profundizar en los malos tratos a las personas mayores, con el convencimiento de que una intervención comunitaria e integral es el modelo óptimo para garantizar sus derechos y el buen trato. A partir de esta necesidad se crea la Mesa Comarcal contra los malos tratos, que evoluciona a la Mesa para los derechos de las personas mayores. Esta evolución implica un cambio de enfoque en el modelo y una propuesta basada en: promover una red y acción comunitaria que facilite la detección de situaciones de maltrato; fomentar una mirada de sensibilización a la sociedad para incidir en la imagen social del envejecimiento, basada en prejuicios que pueden justificar el maltrato; y una barrera para el buen trato. En una concienciación respecto a los derechos humanos para avanzar hacia una sociedad más justa, nos atañe crear comunidades donde vivir y envejecer con dignidad.
CARE OF THE ELDERLY AND THE DECADE OF HEALTHY AGING IN COLOMBIA
Authors: Julialba Castellanos Ruiz  , Olga Lucia Cifuentes Aguirre  , Maria del Pilar Cerezo Correa  , Paula Andrea Duque
Published: February 2025

La Década del Envejecimiento, proclamada por las Naciones Unidas, se enfoca en abordar los desafíos y oportunidades que presenta el envejecimiento de la población a nivel mundial, este fenómeno es consecuencia de la mejora en la esperanza de vida. En Colombia, el envejecimiento de la población ha llevado a la implementación de diversas políticas públicas orientadas al cuidado de las personas mayores. Tanto a nivel global como en el caso específico de Colombia, es crucial desarrollar un enfoque integral que contemple el cuidado de la salud física y mental, la inclusión social, y la seguridad económica de las personas mayores. Al promover el cuidado para un envejecimiento saludable y garantizar sus derechos, se contribuye al desarrollo sostenible y al bienestar de toda la sociedad. Las políticas deben ser adaptativas y sensiblemente inclusivas para abordar las necesidades cambiantes de esta población en crecimiento.
Particularidades da reclusão de mulheres idosas privadas de liberdade no Brasil
Authors: Maia Pessoa Elisângela , Coradini Guilherme Rosilaine , Betim Gomes Rafaela , Tavares dos Santos Isadora , Tavares Goulart Amanda
Published: February 2025

Pessoas privadas de liberdade, independente dos crimes cometidos, convivem com as mais variadas formas de privação de direitos. Tal situação pode agravar-se quando tratam-se de pessoas idosas do sexo feminino. Diante dessa questão, o artigo em tela objetiva analisar as particularidades que envolvem a reclusão de mulheres idosas, a fim de visibilizar a necessidade de cuidados integrados de longo prazo para pessoas idosas privadas de liberdade no Brasil. Optou-se por uma pesquisa de tipo bibliográfica sistemática, com enfoque qualitativo. A coleta de dados foi realizada mediante mapeamento de artigos científicos publicados entre os anos de 2019 a 2024, totalizando 7 artigos. As mulheres idosas vivenciam um cenário de triplo preconceito por serem mulheres, idosas e encarceradas. Enfrentam desafios como à superlotação, discriminação/violência de gênero, conflitos geracionais, baixa representatividade, falta de acesso à saúde - principalmente em relação a patologias especificas das mulheres –, abandono familiar e desproteção estatal.
trabalho das equipes de atenção primária em saúde junto a pessoa idosa
Authors: Xavéle Braatz Petermann  , Sheila Kocourek  , Jairo da Luz Oliveira
Published: February 2025

O artigo analisa a percepção de profissionais de saúde da atenção primária sobre a política de promoção da saúde para idosos em um município brasileiro. Utilizando metodologia qualitativa com entrevistas e grupo focal, o estudo identifica cinco categorias principais na percepção dos profissionais: acesso, determinantes sociais da saúde, rede familiar, construção de saberes e cuidado integral. A pesquisa destaca a importância de um olhar ampliado que considere os determinantes sociais e ambientais na promoção da saúde dessa população, especialmente considerando as dificuldades de acesso e as limitações impostas pela pandemia de COVID-19. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de estratégias mais inclusivas e um planejamento que ultrapasse o modelo biomédico centrado na doença. Finalmente, o estudo sugere pesquisas futuras que incluam a perspectiva dos idosos e explorem a promoção da saúde ao longo de todo o ciclo de vida.
Inovações e políticas para o envelhecimento saudável
Authors: Ribeiro Andréia Queiroz , Simone Martins
Published: February 2025

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Peanut Seed Maturation, Quality, and Nutritional Composition
Authors: Dean L.L. , Eickholt C.M.
Published: February 2025

Due to the indeterminant flowering nature of the peanut plant, at harvest, a range of seed maturities are found. Although sorting by size does produce seed lots of consistent maturity, some quantity of immature kernels may be present as it has been reported that a peanut pod may grow to its final size before the seed inside is fully mature. This review discusses the physical and chemical changes that occur with peanut seed maturation. The effects on the peanut composition and resulting quality of the components and roasted peanut flavor and lipid quality are presented.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ПІРОЛІЗУ БІОМАСИ ДЛЯ ЗБІЛЬШЕННЯ ОБСЯГІВ ВИРОБНИЦТВА БІОПАЛИВ
Authors: Панчук А. М. , Панчук М. В. , Дейнега Р. О.
Published: February 2025

В представленій роботі проведено кількісний та якісний огляд, в якому показана можливість збільшення обсягів виробництва і використання відновлювальної енергії за рахунок наявності значної сировинної бази та впровадження технологій піролізу біомаси. Такий підхід дозволяє значною мірою заощаджувати викопні паливно-енергетичні ресурси та покращити стан навколишнього середовища. Разом з аналізом сучасного стану процесу піролізу наведено історію його розвитку та актуальність використання в енергетичних цілях, починаючи з стародавніх часів, в тому числі в Трипільських поселеннях на території сучасної України. Продемонстровано, що для максимального виходу деревного вугілля під час піролізу необхідна низька температура процесу та мала швидкість нагрівання; для отримання рідкої фази – висока швидкість нагрівання, низька температура процесу та коротка його тривалість, а для максимального виходу генераторного газу – висока температура та низька швидкість нагрівання. Наведено особливості отримання та масові виходи продуктів піролізу та представлено їхні технічні характеристики. Проведено порівняльну характеристику піролізного палива біонафти та традиційних рідких палив. Встановлено, що вартість біонафти та деревного вугілля у перерахунку на корисну енергію є меншою в порівнянні з викопним вугіллям, деревними та торифікованими пелетами. Тому використання цих продуктів в енергетичних цілях має досить значні перспективи. Визначено ряд енергетичних застосувань продуктів піролізу, найперспективнішими серед них є: використання біонафти в дизельних та газотурбінних двигунах, в котлах; її сумісне спалювання з викопним вугіллям та природним газом, а також газифікація піролізної рідини. Показано, що промислове використання технологій піролізу біомаси – це новий, перспективний напрямок в біоенергетиці, що в даний час знаходиться на початковій стадії розвитку.
ПОРІВНЯЛЬНИЙ АНАЛІЗ РОЗРАХУНКУ ЕФЕКТИВНОГО КОЕФІЦІЄНТА КОРИСНОЇ ДІЇ ГАЗОПЕРЕКАЧУВАЛЬНИХ АГРЕГАТІВ
Authors: Грудз В. Я. , Стасюк Р. Б. , Крупяк Я. Т. , Ткачівський С. В. , Хай Р.В.
Published: February 2025

Порівняльний аналіз різних методів розрахунку ККД відображає їх переваги та недоліки. Деякі методи можуть бути більш точними, але вимагати складних обчислень або додаткової інформації, тоді як інші можуть бути менш точними, але більш простими у використанні. Порівняння таких методів допомагає вибрати найбільш підходящий для конкретних умов.
Розглянуто різні підходи до розрахунку ККД, включаючи традиційні та сучасні методи, такі як методологія енергетичного балансу, термодинамічні підходи та методи, що базуються на математичних моделях. Кожен метод аналізувався з точки зору його точності, складності в застосуванні та придатності для реальних умов експлуатації газоперекачувальних агрегатів.
Розроблені методи розрахунку ефективного ККД можуть бути успішно використані в практиці газотранспортних систем для оцінки роботи газоперекачувальних агрегатів. Їх використання дозволяє забезпечити ефективне функціонування системи та оптимізувати її роботу з урахуванням технічних та експлуатаційних факторів.
Результати дослідження надають глибокий погляд у сферу розрахунків ефективного коефіцієнта корисної дії та відображають переваги та недоліки кожного методу. Визначаючи найбільш ефективні методи розрахунку ККД для газоперекачувальних агрегатів, робота надає цінний внесок у розвиток науки та практики енергозбереження в промисловості.
Загальний аналіз результатів дослідження дозволить сформулювати рекомендації щодо вибору оптимальних методів розрахунку ефективного коефіцієнта корисної дії для газоперекачувальних агрегатів, що сприятиме підвищенню їхньої продуктивності та зниженню енерговитрат.
Congenital Ectopic nail of a Thumb Case Report and Review of literature
Authors: A. Sakka Samir
Published: February 2025

Ectopic nail Onychoheterotopia or is a rare condition in which nail tissue is found away from the common nail unit of the digits of the hands or the feet. Onychoheterotopia was first reported by Ohya in 1931. It can be congenital or acquired. The acquired ones are mostly post-traumatic. The congenital ones are very rare. Reported congenital cases often involved the toes. The ones reported in the hand affect the little or ring fingers. Congenital ectopic nails of the thumb are extremely rare. We report a case of congenital onychoheterotopia involving the thumb with varus deformity of the phalanx. Complete surgical excision is important in order to prevent its return. We review the literature and the possible embryological origin of this rare condition and its associated bony deformities and its likely outcome.
Acute Pancreatitis Complicated by Disturbed Consciousness Rare Mode of Revelation of Hyperpathyroidism Secondary to Parathyroid Adenomas
Authors: Belhaj N.
Published: February 2025

Hypercalcemia of primary hyperparathyroidism associated with acute pancreatitis is a rare entity it was described in 1 to 9% of the series; This entity has peculiarities and diagnostics; Therapeutics and prognostics ; In this work, we report the observation of a 54-year-old patient admitted to intensive care for a disturbance concsience on acute pancreatitis whose origin is hypercalcemia following hyperparathyroidism of the parathyroid adenoma. After the removal of the two parathyroid adenomas, the evolution was well.
https://www.auctoresonline.org/article/tyrosine-kinase-inhibitor-associated-aplastic-anemia--a-lethal-adverse-effect-and-its-management-difficulties
Authors: Bakry Malik Abrar
Published: February 2025

SLGT2 inhibitors are antihyperglycemic drugs that block sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 and increase glucosuria by inhibiting renal glucose reabsorption. The fact that they were first identified as useful in diabetes mellitus for this reason, i.e., reduced glucose reuptake by the proximal tubule of the kidney in preventing hyperglycemia is disappointing. A recent research study also suggested these agents may be relevant to depression treatments. Decreased mortality rates and shorter hospital stays have been reported upon administration of these drugs. Moreover, SGLT2 inhibitors take a toll on the renal system, thus warranting more scrutiny over their effect on it.

The management of diabetes has seen these drugs coming up as an important class of antihyperglycemic agents. Additionally, scientific studies have recently demonstrated that SGLT2 are effective in the management of heart failure and can considerably reduce both death risk and durations of hospitalization for heart failure patients. Through this discovery, new researches and clinical trials can be done.

Nevertheless, they don’t affect kidney diseases because they only change renal glucose reabsorption. Hence, more research is necessary to understand better how much effects on kidney function and related physiological changes that may occur.
Delayed Vulvar Metastases from Rectal Carcinoma: A Case Report
Authors: Berriozabal Cristina
Published: February 2025

Primary tumors of the vulva are a rare entity, accounting for only 3-5% of all gynecologic malignancies. However, metastatic tumors of the vulva are even rarer, constituting 5-8% of all vulvar tumors. These metastases can be the first manifestation of another primary tumor or may appear years after initial treatment. This case presents a 78-year-old woman treated for rectal adenocarcinoma who developed vulvar metastases a year and a half after completing treatment. Previously, she had a liver metastasis that was treated with laparoscopic resection. On physical examination, two firm vulvar masses were detected, and the histopathological analysis revealed adenocarcinoma infiltration, likely of rectal origin. After a negative extension study via CT scan, a local resection of the vulvar metastases was performed. Two new masses were detected a month later, leading to a second local resection.

This case underscores the importance of an accurate diagnosis of vulvar lesions, particularly in women with a history of another primary tumor. Vulvar metastases can easily be misdiagnosed as a primary vulvar tumor or even as a benign condition. Despite their low incidence, they should be considered, as an accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and prognosis. Immunohistochemical techniques play a key role in identifying the origin of the primary tumor. Due to the limited number of cases, the optimal management of metastatic tumors to the vulva remains uncertain, this is the reason why multidisciplinary discussion is essential to determine the most appropriate treatment. Finally, the prognosis remains poor due to distant metastatic spread.
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor-Associated Aplastic Anemia- A Lethal Adverse Effect and its Management Difficulties
Authors: Dhingra Gaurav
Published: February 2025

In the pre-tyrosine kinase inhibitors era, allogenic bone marrow transplant was the treatment of choice for chronic myeloid leukemia-chronic phase (CML-CP). In the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) era life expectancy of CML-CP patients has matched the general population making it the treatment of choice. TKI is associated with hematological and non-hematological side effects. TKI-associated bone marrow hypoplasia is a rare complication and can be lethal if the patient presents with severe sepsis. Here we describe two fatal cases of TKI-associated bone marrow hypoplasia. The first patient was a 50-year-old newly diagnosed CML-CP patient who had a complete hematological response with BCR ABL quantitative 10.6% at 3 months of Dasatinib therapy. After four and half month’s patient presented with severe sepsis, grade-4 pancytopenia, and hypoplastic marrow and succumbed despite the best supportive care, growth factors, and stoppage of TKI. The second patient was a 50-year-old case of CML-CP refractory to 3 lines of TKI therapy. After 2 months of 4th-line Bosutinib therapy, the patient presented with sepsis, grade 4 pancytopenia, and hypoplastic marrow. This patient also succumbed despite the best supportive care, growth factors, and stoppage of TKI therapy. So TKI-associated bone marrow hypoplasia is a fatal side effect. It should be suspected in patients presenting with grade-4 pancytopenia either after 3 months of 1st line TKI therapy or before 3 months of TKI therapy in patients on 2 nd or more lines of TKI therapy due to refractory disease.
Addressing Barriers to Living Kidney Donation: Where Do We Stand
Authors: F. Sadagah Laila
Published: February 2025

Despite significant efforts to manage chronic kidney disease, its prevalence continues to rise. Patients who require dialysis experience higher rates of mortality and morbidity, making kidney transplantation the best available treatment for suitable candidates. It is crucial to tackle the challenges that can hinder kidney donation, particularly from living donors, to improve the transplantation process.

Many potential donors express concerns about the risk of future kidney failure and possible surgical complications after donation. Additionally, factors such as age, gender, and levels of education and awareness regarding kidney transplantation and donation play a role in these decisions. The impact of religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds is another area that warrants further investigation to understand its relationship with donation rates.

This article reviews the potential obstacles to living kidney donation and discusses strategies that may enhance the likelihood of kidney donations.
Effects of Anesthesia on Cancer Surgery Outcome: A Literature Review
Authors: B. Jayade Shreyas
Published: February 2025

Anesthetic management is an integral part of both short and long term outcome after onco-surgical procedures including disease free survival years and cancer recurrences. Anesthetics are integral to onco-surgical procedures, providing pain relief, maintaining physiological stability, and optimizing surgical conditions for cancer patients. Despite advancements in surgical technology and anesthetic safety, concerns persist regarding the potential impact of anesthetics on cancer progression and recurrence. Various studies have investigated these effects, revealing complex interactions between anesthetics and tumor microenvironments.

Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with its intricate nature affecting all medical fields. The choice of anesthesia—either general or local/regional—can influence cancer outcomes due to varying effects on tumor microenvironments. General anesthetics include volatile inhaled agents like isoflurane and intravenous agents such as propofol, each impacting cancer cells differently.
Explosion of cecum with melena in a neglected acute appendicitis: A case report
Authors: Reza Shahraki Ahmad
Published: February 2025

Acute appendicitis is the most common presentation of the acute abdomen in the UK. Although in most cases this is an easily reached diagnosis, presentation is not always typical and there are certain other conditions which may mimic appendicitis. Diagnostic adjuncts usually provide the additional information required to make a confident diagnosis; however, in some circumstances, the safest and most reliable course of action is appropriate surgical intervention. Acute appendicitis is the most common presenting condition of the acute abdomen. In the vast majority of cases, the diagnosis is reached on accurate history taking and thorough clinical examination alone without the need of diagnostic adjuncts. Furthermore, if the diagnosis is proving to be troublesome, repeated clinical examination and monitoring of the patient's condition during a period of observation will usually direct the clinician to the correct diagnosis. However, this is not always the case and particular age groups and the sex of the patient may lead to atypical presentations. Blood tests and radiological imaging may provide further clues, but it is only through surgical intervention that confirmation of the diagnosis can be made confidently. Appendicitis is a common disease, and as we have improved in early diagnosis and management of this disease process, late stage complications have become extremely rare, but can have indolent presentations.

Our case was a 22 years male with 7 days abdominal pain and referred to surgery part with peritonitis that we do surgery for him and in laparotomy we find Explosion of cecum with melena in a neglected acute appendicitis and septic shock that we do DCS surgery and discharge him healthy after right hemicolectomty. Acute appendicitis is a common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring urgent surgery. Despite characteristic clinical signs, diagnosis can be challenging, leading to unnecessary appendectomies. However, the source of appendix bleeding is very rare. It is important to distinguish appendiceal bleeding from lower gastrointestinal bleeding and to treat it as soon as possible with less invasiveness.
How you can do extending meat shelf- life?
Authors: A. Shaltout Fahim
Published: February 2025

The shelf life of the meat and the meat products is the storage time until spoilage, which is a complex condition in which the combination of biological and physico-chemical activities may interact and make the product unacceptable for the human consumption.

A maximum acceptable microbial level and/or unacceptable off-odor and off-flavor identify the exact point of spoilage, which is strictly dependent on the initial numbers and types of contaminating microorganisms, their growth, lipid oxidation, and autolytic enzymatic reactions. Meat and fish, due to their physico-chemical characteristics, are excellent basic nutrients for microbial activity. Indeed the pH, aw (activity water) and high moisture values can support the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms.
Gall bladder perforation in a 15 days old infant, an extremely rare case: A case report
Authors: Shahraki Ahmad Reza
Published: February 2025

Neonatal perforated gallbladder is a rare and implausible surgical emergency. Pneumoperitonium and neonatal intestinal obstruction are the main clinical presentations. Many cases of neonatal perforated gallbladder had no clear pathology. Most proper treatment is cholecystectomy during formal exploration. Gallbladder perforation due to cholecystitis is usually seen in the elderly population but is uncommon among the pediatric population. Mortality rate can be as high as 26 % hence early diagnosis is vital. Management is mostly surgical as seen in the index case.

Our case is a 15 days old infants after falling from hand of parents more less 1 meter from earth admit with crying, abdominal sensivity and Us shows liquids and pneumoperitonium,in laparotomy we find rupture of gall bladder and do cholecyctectomy for her, and discharge her healthy.

Although perforated gallbladder is a rare entity and in most of cases does not cause pneumoperitonium, but perforated gallbladder should be taken in account of all cases of pneumoperitonium.