bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dynamical behavior of one rational fifth-order difference equation
Authors: Ogul B. , Simsek D.
Published: April 2023

In this paper, we study the qualitative behavior of the rational recursive equation \begin{equation*} x_{n+1}=\frac{x_{n-4}}{\pm1\pm x_{n}x_{n-1}x_{n-2}x_{n-3}x_{n-4}}, \quad n \in \mathbb{N}_{0}:=\{0\}\cup\mathbb N, \end{equation*} where the initial conditions are arbitrary nonzero real numbers. The main goal of this paper, is to obtain the forms of the solutions of the nonlinear fifth-order difference equations, where the initial conditions are arbitrary positive real numbers. Moreover, we investigate stability, boundedness, oscillation and the periodic character of these solutions. The results presented in this paper improve and extend some corresponding results in the literature.
Developmental Dyslexia – it's (not) a Problem
Authors: Famuła-Jurczak Anita , Perzanowska Klaudia
Published: April 2023

. In the process of supporting a child's development, parents play a very important role, in creating their closest developmental environment. It is the parents who are largely responsible for the further development and achievements of the child, but they also play an important role in the process of recognizing educational difficulties and supporting the child in overcoming them. However, in order for them to be able to carry out their tasks, it is necessary for them to have knowledge. Because an increasing number of children are diagnosed with developmental dyslexia – currently, it is estimated that they constitute one-third of students at individual levels of education - but also more and more assistance programs are being created, it is necessary to educate parents in this area. The article presents theoretical assumptions concerning developmental dyslexia. The methodology of research conducted among parents of children with developmental dyslexia was presented. Due to the specific nature of the disorders, only parents whose children were diagnosed with dyslexia were included in the research sample. The selection of the sample was significant because it is these parents who are responsible for creating developmental conditions for the child. The article presents the results of research conducted among parents of primary school students in the Lubuskie Voivodeship. The research was aimed at finding out the extent of their knowledge about developmental dyslexia. Attempts were made to reconstruct parents' knowledge of common beliefs, causes, symptoms, and forms of assistance provided to students with developmental dyslexia. The presented research results are the basis for further reflection on the directions of pedagogical education of parents and indicating their role in supporting the comprehensive development of the child. Expanding parents' knowledge can bring measurable benefits for the child's development and further education.
(Un) Critical Pedagogy: Current Priorities and Prospects of Development
Authors: Budnyk Olena
Published: April 2023

The article highlights the relevance of the problems of critical pedagogy, associated with the name of the Brazilian scientist Paulo Freire (60s of the XX century), who promotes problem-oriented learning, anthropological interpretation of culture, and concepts of humanity. The main content of the concept of critical pedagogy is highlighted due to the necessity to overcome stereotypes regarding the organization of pedagogical education and teaching in an educational institution based on oppression, humiliation, and (non) recognition of differences, in particular linguistic and cultural. It has been revealed that followers of Freire’s ideas regarding critical pedagogy emphasize the principles of equality and justice, understanding/acceptance of various issues that are debatable or in need of public criticism (repression and resistance in higher education, teaching, and consumerism, issues of transsexuality and transgenderism, etc.). The author extrapolates the main principles of critical pedagogy to the subject of their use in modern conditions, when slightly different forms of bullying (violence) take place in educational institutions (or outside them) or the virtual world – a negative attitude towards persons with special needs, various types of bullying (physical, social, verbal), cyberbullying, cyber grooming, flaming, harassment, denigration, etc. It is substantiated that various forms of discrimination often arise in the educational setting due to the social or material status of the child's parents, and his/her racial or religious affiliation, that is, they are associated with the rejection of diversity and have an impact on the educational process and personal self-expression in society. The issue of criticality in education must be considered in the modern dimension: in school and student society, teaching and scientific activities, educational management, pedagogical imageology, intercultural education, etc. The theoretical analysis of the content and structure of the concept of “critical pedagogy” was carried out, the necessity to develop students' critical perception of the world, critical thinking, and info media literacy. To motivate young people to search for and acquire new knowledge independently, to be active in applying it in practice, to teach them to criticize and respond adequately to constructive criticism, to draw conclusions and check them, etc. In a practical context, it is recommended to use the improvisation method to develop students’ critical thinking, as well as Problem Based Learning, Project Based Learning, Inquiry Based Learning, Flipped Learning, Interactive or Dialogic Learning, etc.
Search for identical points in the inter-pixel space of video images
Authors:   V. M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics of the NAS of Ukraine, Ukraine, P Sabelnikov , Yu. Sabelnikov ,   V. M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics of the NAS of Ukraine, Ukraine
Published: April 2023

One of the ways to describe objects in images is to identify some of their characteristic points or points of attention. Areas surrounding attention points are described by descriptors (a set of features) in such a way that they can be identified and compared. On these features the search for identical points on other images is carried out by scanning them with a sliding window. The most famous descriptors and methods for finding identical points are: SIFT, SURF, GLOH, BRIEF and others. This group of methods is characterized by the fact that the displacement of identical points in video images can be arbitrary, but the accuracy of calculating their coordinates depends on the bit grid of video images and, in the best case, is equal to the interpixel distance. Another group of methods that can be used to track identical points of video images are methods built on the basis of optical flow calculation. One of the popular methods of tracking points based on optical flow calculation is the Lucas-Kanade method. It allows you to calculate the displacement of points in the interpixel space due to the solution of differential equations. To date, the Lucas-Kanade method has several modifications. A limitation of these methods is that the neighborhoods of the shifted points must overlap to a large extent. The article investigates and proposes the complex application of methods of scanning video images with a sliding window and differential calculation of optical flow, which allows to increase the accuracy and speed of calculating the coordinates of identical points in the images in relation to the search for these points only by scanning. A more accurate calculation of the coordinates of the characteristic points of the object in the interpixel space of video images will lead to a more accurate determination of the position and orientation of these objects in 3D space. The simulation was carried out using the method of rough search for identical points of video images described by invariant moments and specifying their coordinates using the Lucas-Kanade point tracking method. The simulation results indicate an increase in speed by almost an order of magnitude and, according to indirect estimates, the accuracy of calculations.
Abu Zayd Al-Balkhi's Perspective on Depression: Countering Sadness with Cognitive Theory in the Book of Mashalih al Abdan wa al Anfus
Authors: Arroisi Jarman , Himaya Novita Najwa
Published: April 2023

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses today. Due to the considerable influence of depression in daily activities, sufferers experience deep sadness and grief and even take solutions by suicide. Although some doctors and psychologists have presented many solutions, depression is still a rampant mental illness at any time. In this case, a Muslim psychologist of Afghanistan origin named Abu Zayd Al-Balkhi, explained the various causes of depression followed by its symptoms and factors. Not spared from symptoms and factors, Al Balkhi also explained the steps and solutions for people with depression. The method used by Al-Balkhi that has never been done by Muslim psychologists before is with cognitive theory. Regarding depression, Al Balkhi's discussion was supported by earlier Islamic scholars who also wrote in his work on the prevention of grief (depression). This study used a literature study by collecting data and information on the importance of depression prevention and how to treat people with depression. The results of this study explain how important a person is in enduring feelings of sadness and loss that will result in depression.
Social Support and Self Efficacy Islamic Students in Online Learning
Authors: Paulina Melisa
Published: April 2023

During the online learning period there are obstacles and obstacles faced by students, even so learning must still be carried out, so students are expected to be able to convince themselves to be able to achieve online learning goals. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of social support on selfefficacy in Islamic students. This study used a quantitative approach with a sample of 410 students, with 124 male students and 286 female students. The general self-efficacy scale-12 (GSES-12) developed by Bosscher & Smit (1998) is used by researchers to measure self-efficacy, and the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) created by Zimet et al. (1988) researchers used to measure social support. Test the validity of the construct measurement on each variable was carried out after data collection and before data analysis. In testing the validity of measuring instruments, researchers used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) (Muthen & Muthen, 2017). Hypothesis testing was carried out using the software SPSS Version 24. The results showed a significance value of .000 (p < .05) thus, there was a significant influence between social support on the self-efficacy of Islamic students in online learning. The results of the regression analysis test obtained an R Square of .152 or 15.2% on the effect of social support on self-efficacy in Islamic students in online learning.
Menopause Depression Management Through Self-Esteem Development
Authors: Ghate Sarika Ashish , Minchekar Vikas S , Airlangga Dean Zulmi
Published: April 2023

n our culture, it is an established myth that menopausal depression is normal for every woman. However, the fact can differ from this common misconception. Women who suffer from it go through dramatic mental changes. Hence, she should get the same attention as any other medical illness. In this study, the researcher tried to find ways to decrease menopausal depression by fostering her self-esteem. The study aimed to find the correlation between depression and self-esteem during menopause among women. A sample of 30 women was collected by purposive sampling from Kolhapur City. The selfesteem scale developed by Singh and Srivastava and depression scale developed by Thakur and Singh were administered to the sample. After calculating row scores, the correlation was found using the product moment method. A negative and significant correlation was found between depression and selfesteem. So women who have high self-esteem will have a low level of depression, and vice versa if the self-esteem is low, the woman will quickly feel depressed.
Marfan Syndrome Incorrectly Diagnosed as Autism
Authors: Mares Beltran Carlos F. , Nesheiwat Nora
Published: April 2023

Marfan syndrome is a pleiotropic genetic connective tissue disorder most commonly involving the cardiovascular, skeletal, and ocular systems, which have abundant connective tissue. It is not known to affect the central nervous system, therefore developmental delays or cognitive involvement are not typically associated. We present a case of a 2-year-old Hispanic male who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because of poor social interaction, lack of eye contact, and speech delays. Several months after the ASD diagnosis and receiving therapies without improvement, he was unexpectedly found to have severe myopia and bilateral ectopia lentis. These findings prompted further evaluation that subsequently led to a clinical and molecular diagnosis of Marfan syndrome. After correction of his refractive error, his social skills and eye contact had significantly improved and his speech gradually caught up and resolved to a normal level for his age. This report emphasizes the need for comprehensive investigation of children with delays to include ocular assessments before determining ASD in the context of developmental delays.
Preliminary evaluation of in vitro anti-urolithiasic effect of six Algerian plant products
Authors: Benamara Salem , Chekroune Malika
Published: April 2023

The present paper reports on the preliminary evaluation of in vitro anti-urolithiasic effect (AULE) of six Algerian plant products: lemon (Citrus limon L.), orange (Citrus sinensis L.), grapefruit (Citrus grandis L.), lemon/grapefruit (1/1 ratio, v/v) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) juices, [and aqueous extract from hairy rupturewort (Herniaria hirsuta L.), the bi-distilled water being taken as reference. The AULE was evaluated, based on the ability of considered plant liquids to prevent the crystallization of calcium oxalate (CaOx) from the mixture of stock solutions of calcium chloride and sodium oxalate. For this, the juices and the aqueous extract to be analyzed were used as solvents to prepare the two stock solutions. The formation of CaOx was assessed by means of microscopic observation and presented in the form of images. A better AULE was observed for citrus juices, compared with bi-distilled water, tomato juice and hairy rupturewort extract. In the case of lemon juice, it was also found that the AULE is more effective when the juice acidity is adjusted to high pH values (6-7). Based on these results, citrus juices may be recommended for the prevention of urinary lithiogenesis. However, in-depth confirmatory studies are always desired, knowing that opinions are not unanimous on this issue.
Development of polymeric blue prosthetic retina photoreceptors
Authors: Askew L. , Sweeney A. , Shkunov M.
Published: April 2023

Two conjugated polymers with absorption spectra like that of human short-wavelength photoreceptors, or blue cones, are characterised to act as essential components of a sub-retinal flexible prototype prothesis for people suffering from retinal disease affecting photoreceptor cells. Spectrophotometric and transient tests undertaken in unbiased photovoltaic mode in ambient conditions demonstrate that the addition of hole-blocking ZnO layer results in reliably forcing a favourable capacitive charging regime and acts to improve the photoresponse over ten times in one polymer and 45 times in another. We report that the addition of fullerene and non-fullerene acceptor molecules in bulk-heterojunction (BHJ)-active layers make an almost sevenfold measured improvement to extracellular photovoltage for devices operating in an electrolyte environment.

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Realizing the potentials of density functional theory (DFT) and of the materials genome initiative (MGI)
Authors: Bagayoko Diola , Diakité Yacouba Issa
Published: April 2023

From 1964 and 1965 to present, the wide spread utilization of an incomplete density functional theory (DFT) has led to mixed results: The second theorem of the theory asserts that the energy functional reaches its minimum if the calculation employs the ground state charge density—without providing a mechanism for finding this density. Calculations purporting to employ DFT have mostly assumed that results obtained with a judiciously selected basis set, following self-consistent iterations, are those of the ground state. The state obtained with a single basis set is a stationary one, among an infinite number of such states, with no proven relation to the actual ground state of the material. Most failures or limitations of the incomplete DFT can be traced to this error. We present results from calculations using the completed DFT. They are in excellent agreement with experiment and portend the realization of the Materials Genome Initiative.
Evaluation of the capabilities of satellite images alsat 2-a for emergency mapping in urban areas, case of the city of m’sila (Algeria)
Authors: Medjadj Tarek , Ghribi Hayet
Published: April 2023

In this paper, we will show the capabilities and limitations of Alsat-2 images in mapping urban areas in emergency situation. The aim of the research was to provide urban information that is geo-referenced in real time during natural disasters (floods, earthquakes). It’s important for fast decision-making so that they will be a necessary support for the estimation of the damages.The following study tests the spatial and radiometric quality of Alsat 2-A images and proposes technical solutions for theiruse in urban mapping.
In order to identify and extract the ground realities, we shall describe and make an effort to discern the perceptible aspects of features in urban area. The adopted methodology carries out a statistical analysis of the information extracted from Alsat-2 images of the studied area (the city of M’Sila, Algeria) using classification and segmentation methods. The statistics will show the percentage of the area in relation to the total size of geometric surface and the distance for linear objects. As a result, the quality of the extracted urban texture necessary for urban mapping will be determined. Image processing to improve resolution quality was carried out using merging method. However, the analysis of consistency and discrepancy of these statistics will be done by comparing samples of field data using confusion matrix.
Transformation of geodetic heights between local reference systems – algorithm for rigorous adjustment
Authors: Gargula Tadeusz , Gawronek Pelagia
Published: April 2023

The topic of transformations between planar or spatial coordinate systems has been extensively addressed in the literature for years. Usually, researchers present in scientific papers the definitions of iterative algorithms or analytic solutions of 2D or 3D transformations. However, there is a gap in the field with regard to 1D (vertical) transformations. It seems to be quite easy to fill, as it is sufficient to determine one parameter – the vertical shift, i.e. the height difference between two local reference levels. For this purpose, a single (at least) adjustment point is needed, i.e. a surveying benchmark of known heights in both reference systems. However, there is no precisely defined model of rigorous adjustment for a larger number of adjustment points (s > 1). In this paper, the Authors’ have shown several variants of transformations between vertical coordinate systems. These variants include different approaches to weighting the “observations” (heights of adjustment points), such as transformation without weighting and transformation with weighting dependent on the distance between adjustment points (horizontal and vertical distances). Each of the variants was developed in two successive approaches: without transformation corrections and with post-transformation corrections. The research arrived at the latter analogically to the corrections used in planar coordinate transformations (a modification of post-transformation Hausbrandt correction). The analyses made it possible to draw general conclusions determining the relationships between weighting the observations together with applying post-transformation corrections, and the results of height transformation. These findings can become the basis for developers of geodetic computing systems, in terms of the possibility of extending them with a 1D transformation module (in addition to 2D and 3D transformations).
Assessment of relative-active tectonics in rhumel-smendou basin (ne Algeria) – observations from the morphometric indices and hydrographic features obtained by the digital elevation model
Authors: Manchar Nabil , Hadij Riheb , Bougherara Ahmed , Boufaa Kamel
Published: April 2023

The eastern Tell Atlas of Algeria is characterized by a complex neotectonic system including lateral strike-slips, and normal and reverse faults. The landscape of the Neogene basin of Mila-Constantine acquired its shape due to the perpetual action of tectonic activity, and erosion processes. Neo-tectonics in this basin have affected the geometry of the stream network and the contemporary landscape topography. Our methodology evaluates the active tectonics in this mountainous region by a combination of drainage network and geomorphic indices, namely, the basin-shape index (Bs), stream-length gradient (SL), hypsometric integral (HI), mountain front sinuosity (Smf), basin asymmetry factor (AF), and valley-floor ratio (Vf). The calculated values of the six measured geomorphic indices were used to differentiate the distribution of faults function as well as the relative tectonic activity in the study area. The obtained results from the GIS-based multi-criteria analysis of these indices consist of the index of active tectonics (IAT). Hence, we defined four hierarchic degrees of IAT, namely, very high (VH), high (H), moderate (M), and low (L). The relative active tectonics represents an obvious correlation between morpho-structural features, tectonic activities, and uplift rates. It selects the morphotectonic features and landforms that interpret the tectonic events in the study area. Our results prove that this approach discerns the most active regions related to the neo-tectonic action in the Rhumel-Smendou drainage basin. The combination of geomatics and field surveys highlights the cliffs which are still rising by using the drainage patterns, the landform model, and the mountain range shape.
A combined field and automatic approach for lithological discrimination in semi-arid regions, the case of geological maps of bir later region and its vicinity, Nementcha mounts, Algeria
Authors: Chibani Abdelmouhcene , Hadij Riheb , Younes Hamed
Published: April 2023

The Sahara’s Nememcha mountains chain suffers from a significant lack of large-scale geological information. In the Bir Later region with complex morpho-structural settings and arid climate conditions; geological maps have not been yet completed by competent authorities. However, this region harbours Algeria’s largest phosphate mine; with its reserves estimated at more than one billion tons of ore grading 20% phosphorus pentoxide. Geomatic-based techniques of Multi-source Remote Sensing data allow the classification and identification of the lithologic features. The adopted method quarries the spectral signal, the alteration processes, and the thickness of the rocky banks. For this task, we apply Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Minimum Noise Fraction (MNF), directional filters, and unsupervised classification (K-Means data) techniques to calibrate and correct Landsat 8 OLI and Sentinel-2A multispectral images. A petrographic study with field and laboratory work was carried out in order to confirm the machine description of the different facies. The results showed that the proposed lithology classification scheme can achieve accurate classification of all lithologic types, in the Cenozoic, Mesozoic, and Holocene deposits of the study area. The lithological map obtained from the GIS-RS-Processing is highly correlated with our field survey. Therefore, multispectral image data (Landsat 8 OLI and Sentinel-2A) coupled with an advanced image enhancement technique and field surveys are recommended as a rapid and cost-effective tool for lithologic discrimination and mapping. The experimental results fully demonstrated the advantages of the reliance on laboratory tests in the sensed lithology validation in an arid area.
Land clayey deposits compressibility investigation using principal component analysis and multiple regression tools
Authors: Berrah Yacine , Chegrouche Aymen , Brahmi Serhane , Boumezbeur Abderrahmane
Published: April 2023

The settlement and compressibility magnitude of the major clayey and marly sediments in Tebessa area (N-E of Algeria) depends on several geotechnical parameters such as compression Cc and recompression Cs indices. The aim of this study was to investigate the parameters related to soil compressibility through tools of statistical analysis, which save time in comparison to multiply repeated laboratory tests. The study also adopted the principal component analysis (PCA) method to eliminate a number of uncorrelated variables that have no influence on the compressibility magnitude, or their impact is insignificant. The highest mean correlation coefficients were obtained for different contributing parameters. Multiple regression analysis has been performed to obtain the best fit model of the output Cc parameter taking into account the best correlation by adding parameters as regressors to reach the highest coefficient of regression R2. The final obtained model of the present case study gives the best fit model with R2 of 0.92 which is a better value compared to different published models in the literature (R2 of 0.7 as maximum). The chosen input parameters using PCA combined with multiple regression analysis allow identifying the most important input parameters that noticeably affect the soil compression index, and provide with the best model for estimating the Cc index.
Infinity war: Trichomonas vaginalis and interactions with host immune response
Authors: Bongiorni Galego Giulia , Tasca Tiana
Published: April 2023

Trichomonas vaginalis is the pathological agent of human trichomoniasis. The incidence is 156 million cases worldwide. Due to the increasing resistance of isolates to approved drugs and clinical complications that include increased risk in the acquisition and transmission of HIV, cervical and prostate cancer, and adverse outcomes during pregnancy, increasing our understanding of the pathogen’s interaction with the host immune response is essential. Production of cytokines and cells of innate immunity: Neutrophils and macrophages are the main cells involved in the fight against the parasite, while IL-8, IL-6 and TNF-α are the most produced cytokines in response to this infection. Clinical complications: T. vaginalis increases the acquisition of HIV, stimulates the invasiveness and growth of prostate cells, and generates an inflammatory environment that may lead to preterm birth. Endosymbiosis: Mycoplasma hominis increased cytotoxicity, growth, and survival rate of the parasite. Purinergic signaling: NTPD-ases and ecto-5’-nucleotidase helps in parasite survival by modulating the nucleotides levels in the microenvironment. Antibodies: IgG was detected in serum samples of rodents infected with isolates from symptomatic patients as well as patients with symptoms. However, antibody production does not protect against a reinfection. Vaccine candidate targets: The transient receptor potential- like channel of T. vaginalis (TvTRPV), cysteine peptidase, and α-actinin are currently cited as candidate targets for vaccine development. In this context, the understanding of mechanisms involved in the host-T. vaginalis interaction that elicit the immune response may contribute to the development of new targets to combat trichomoniasis.
Edukacja otwierająca – międzykulturowa i proekologiczna – edukacja do przyszłości?
Authors:   Uniwersytet Wrocławski, Majbroda Katarzyna
Published: April 2023

This article is aimed at presenting the main assumptions of the opening education in the context of the need to develop regional, intercultural and pro-environmental education. The reflections and diagnoses presented in the text draw on both the author’s research and teaching experience, as well as on a critical view of educational policy developed in Poland. The author asks if opening education can be used as a tool for the democratizing and ecologisation of knowledge, shaping an open society and social imagination. In the context of late capitalism, the dominant neoliberal rationality, the multiculturalism of the world, the climate and environmental crisis, an important aspect of the discussion is the diagnosis of the need to practice opening education to the future.
Pamięć przeszłości w działaniach towarzystw mniejszości narodowych i etnicznych województwa śląskiego (na wybranych przykładach)
Authors:   Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach, Gołda Agnieszka , Nadolna Marta ,   Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach
Published: April 2023

Organizations of national and ethnic minorities have been subjected to research analysis. They are discussed in many contexts, yet, there is a lack of studies devoted to memory-forming aspects. The aim of the research was to show the activity of minority communities in the Silesian Voivodeship. Their activities aimed at consolidating the memory of generations were presented, showing initiatives of a material and spiritual nature.
Obcy (nadal?) w domu. Internetowe wpisy Magdaleny Ogórek i Rafała Ziemkiewicza przykładem mowy nienawiści i strategii wykluczania
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie, Sokołowski Marek
Published: April 2023

This article is devoted to the issue of the hate speech in Polish public discourse. One of the ways to become aware of the negative nature of hate speech can be intercultural education. In 2018, the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw organized an exhibition “Strangers at Home”, dedicated to the events of March ’68. In addition to the memorabilia related to Jewish-rooted people’s leaving Poland, there were also records of contemporary hate and hate speech, juxtaposed with some examples from 1968. Among them, there were the entries of journalists Magdalena Ogórek and Rafał Ziemkiewicz, which have the character of contemporary anti-Semitism.
Dehumanizacja Obcego. Rola sztuki popularnej w uświadamianiu problemu na przykładzie Men Against Fire (2016)
Authors:   Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie, Lisiecka Alicja
Published: April 2023

Dehumanization is – in the broadest sense – the process of depriving a person of positive human qualities. This problem, considered mainly in the field of social psychology, has strong pedagogical significance. The article is aimed to show the potential importance of popular art for intercultural education, precisely: to show the role that popular art can play in raising the awareness of the problem posed by dehumanization of the Other. To achieve the intended goal, the author indicates the justified presence of popular art in education, introduces the concept of the Other, i.e. a person who is beyond the horizon of a given person’s experience, who is outside a given community or is cognitively dangerous, and outlines the issue of dehumanization. The exemplification was conducted on the example of the episode of the British science fiction series Black Mirror – Men Against Fire (2016). The considerations are carried out from the perspective of contemporary aesthetic education, which refers conceptually to the Polish theory of aesthetic education. Humanistically oriented, contemporary aesthetic education must be conducted in the vein of pluralism and interculturalism; it should also contribute to the development of a person’s holistic personality: from their aesthetic sensitivity and moral orientation, to their ability of critical thinking and creativity. In the article, the possibilities are indicated of using popular art in education by building theoretical interpretive contexts.
O tym, jak płeć oraz pochodzenie kulturowe różnicują proces diagnozy osób z ADHD
Authors:   Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej w Warszawie, Bednarska Natalia Anna
Published: April 2023

The aim of the article is to answer the question of whether gender and cultural origin differentiate the process of diagnosis towards ADHD. This text was inspired by the insufficient identification of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD in girls and women as well as cultural, ethnic and racial minorities. Analyzing in detail the course of the diagnostic process towards attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the author points to its components that may be responsible for diagnostic errors, leading to the lack or incorrect diagnosis of ADHD in people from both mentioned groups. The following issues stand out in the foreground: diagnostician’s prejudices, cultural competences of a diagnostician, cultural bias of diagnostic tools, parents’ fears and prejudices, which affect the final result of the diagnosis of people towards ADHD. The author in her article referred to modern knowledge about: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), its symptoms and causes, rules of psychological and pedagogical research and the latest results of scientific research in the presented topic.
Muzyczne języki bajek Walta Disneya w procesie edukacji międzykulturowej
Authors:   Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, Forecka-Waśko Katarzyna Maria
Published: April 2023

Music from Walt Disney’s animations is an element of pop culture. However, it is not a world limited to popular music but a space where ethnic music meets new sounds. The world of contemporary music enters a dialogue with the music of the sources, becoming its new translator. Thanks to Walt Disney’s film productions, multicultural music education opens up a new dimension in which globalization becomes an ally of local culture. The article addresses how both sound and word are used to present a different culture. In the cited examples, the language with its rhythm and melody is treated as an interesting musical material. Selected Walt Disney films were analyzed – their soundtracks as well as articles and reviews, blogs about the studio’s musical productions. In the considerations, a lot of attention was devoted to the song, which is the carrier of the main content of the film and the most frequently played element of the film image. Some attempts were made to indicate its functions in intercultural education, but also the ways of its use in child education.
DIREITOS INDÍGENAS E POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE SAÚDE NO BRASIL: PASSIVO SOCIAL OU “NINGUENDADE”?
Authors: Weiss Maria Clara Vieira
Published: April 2023

RESUMO Neste artigo, pretendemos demonstrar o (des)compromisso do Estado com a conquista dos direitos indígenas à saúde a partir de cortes transversais ao longo dos séculos XX e XXI; e da análise grupal das organizações da saúde indígena em três contextos históricos: i) Serviço de Proteção ao Índio - SPI, em 1910, após a Proclamação da República; ii) Fundação Nacional do Índio - FUNAI, em 1968, após o Golpe Militar; e iii) Secretaria de Saúde Indígena - SESAI, em 2010, após a Constituição Federal Brasileira. Numa reflexão sobre o pensamento social de “ninguendade”, de Darcy Ribeiro, constatamos a não participação indígena na construção da nacionalidade brasileira sob a influência das ideias positivistas de assimilação presentes na criação do SPI e de integração da FUNAI, ainda embutidas na consciência dos brasileiros. Os direitos constitucionais emancipatórios na recomendação da interculturalidade na Política Nacional de Atenção à Saúde dos Povos Indígenas apresentou avanços e recuos nas últimas décadas na SESAI, sob gestão federal do Ministério da Saúde desde 2002.
CULTURAS DE MERCADO: A TRADIÇÃO DO COMÉRCIO NA FRONTEIRA AMAZÔNICA
Authors: Matos Francisco Carlos Dantas de
Published: April 2023

RESUMO No Alto Solimões, o Brasil faz fronteira com o Peru e com a Colômbia, onde existe uma área de livre comércio e um comércio livre sem fronteiras. O objetivo deste artigo é propor a tradição como um conceito sociomaterial da cultura de mercado, desvelando o protagonismo do comerciante no teatro do comércio. Pretende-se descrever a cultura de mercado de Benjamin/BR, de Islândia/PE e de Letícia/CO; e interpretar a tradição do comércio na fronteira amazônica. Dando voz aos atores do mercado, apresento uma pesquisa qualitativa com observações e entrevistas. Este estudo contribui com o desenvolvimento da Consumer Culture Theory ao desenvolver o tema: culturas de mercado. Versando sobre as práticas de comerciantes e consumidores, gizo um retrato do varejo e do consumo no extremo do Amazonas. Entre benjaminenses, islandenses e leticianos existe uma relação de dependência de produtos, uma tradição em que as pessoas trocam mercadorias, crenças e costumes. A cultura de consumo local é influenciada pela cultura de consumo global. Em reflexo, o consumo de massa é influenciado pelo consumo regional.
UMA CIDADE CRIATIVA PARA POTENCIALIZAR O DESENVOLVIMENTO LOCAL SUSTENTÁVEL
Authors: Silva Andréa Pereira da , Muzzio Henrique
Published: April 2023

RESUMO O argumento do texto é que a cidade criativa apresenta potencial para impulsionar a capacidade humana de cocriar soluções para os problemas urbanos e promover o desenvolvimento local sustentável. Para que as cidades adotem essa nova lógica territorial, os gestores e planejadores devem primeiro entender como a criatividade se origina e sua rede interacional. Embora haja uma crescente literatura sobre o tema, pouca atenção tem sido dedicada à produção do espaço criativo. Para tanto, faz-se necessária a compreensão conceitual de espaço, território e sociabilidades, a partir de uma perspectiva sociológica. Desse modo, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica e documental. Os resultados apontam a demanda por gestão da criatividade pelas cidades e, em especial, algumas experiências brasileiras estão apenas priorizando aspectos econômicos em vez de mitigar a problemática urbana. A cidade criativa em sua essência transcende a classe criativa e a economia criativa, em que trata-se de um modelo urbano multidimensional. Vê-se que o espaço criativo é uma produção social que reflete a sociedade que o produz, contudo, é benéfico uma melhor formulação de políticas que visam promovê-lo e também a necessidade da realização de futuros estudos empíricos diante da emergência do fenômeno urbano.
The consumption of fish by the riverine population of the lower Solimões River, Amazonas, Brazil
Authors: Dias G. K. S. , Siqueira-Souza F. K. , Souza L. A. , Freitas C. E. C.
Published: April 2023

Abstract The riverine population of the Amazon Basin are among the largest consumers of fish in the world, but the consumption patterns could be regionally distinct. Moreover, their total fish catches are not fully known. The objective of this work was to estimate the per capita fish consumption of the riverine people that inhabit the Paciência Island (Iranduba, Amazonas), where there is a fishing agreement in force. A total of 273 questionnaires were applied during the first two weeks of each month between April 2021 and March 2022. The sample unit was the residences. The questionnaire contained questions about the species captured and their quantities. Consumption was calculated by dividing the average monthly capture with the average number of residents per household interviewed, which was multiplied by the number of questionnaires applied. Thirty groups of consumed fish species belonging to 17 families and 5 orders were recorded. The total catch was 3,388.35 kg and the highest monthly catch was 602.60 kg during the falling-water season in October. Daily per capita fish consumption averaged 66.13 ± 29.21 g/day, with a peak of 116.45 g/day during the falling-water season in August. The high fish consumption rate highlighted the importance of fisheries management to food security and the maintenance of the community’s lifestyle.
Variations of venous drainage of the thyroid gland and their surgical implications: a narrative review
Authors: Singh Rajani
Published: April 2023

Abstract Diseases of the thyroid are common worldwide, so knowledge of its normal and variant anatomy, especially of the veins of thyroid, is essential for safe and successful surgery involving the anterolateral neck. The aim of this study is to consolidate all information related to venous drainage of the thyroid gland as a ready reference for vascular and endocrine surgeons. The study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy and the literature search was carried out using the Pubmed, Scielo, Researchgate, Medline, and Scopus databases. Various terms related to the thyroid gland and its venous drainage were used to explore the literature. The literature review revealed that the superior and middle thyroid veins have the fewest variations in terms of course and termination while the inferior thyroid vein has the most variations in terms of course and termination. Detailed knowledge of normal and variant anatomy of the thyroid veins is of utmost use for vascular surgeons performing anterolateral neck surgery, especially tracheostomy, a lifesaving procedure, minimizing intraoperative and postoperative complications and morbidity and mortality.
Serological frequency of Leptospira spp. in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in Paraná state, Brazil
Authors: Krueger Louise , Biondo Alexander W. , Kmetiuk Louise B. , Lara Maria do Carmo C.S.H. , Castro Vanessa , Dib Cristina C. , Oliveira Rodrigo A.M. , Perotta João H. , Barros Filho Ivan R.
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a zoonosis that can infect buffaloes and other mammalians, and it’s caused by Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Leptospira spp. The infection occurs through contact with urine or a contaminated environment with the mucous membranes of the animals, and the disease has two phases: leptospiremia and leptospiruria. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of leptospirosis in buffaloes in the state of Paraná, Brazil, as well as the main serovars present in this area. A total of 276 blood samples were collected from buffaloes from 18 properties located in different cities and mesoregions of Paraná state. A microscopic agglutination test (MAT) was performed to detect the presence of anti-Leptospira spp. antibodies and to identify its serovars. The prevalence was 77.17% (213/276) of buffaloes seropositive for at least one serovar. The most frequent serovar was Icterohaemorrhagiae, followed by the Pomona serovar and serovar Hardjo. This study seems to be the first to determine the frequency of buffaloes with leptospirosis in the state of Paraná. Prevention and control measures are important to control the disease in herds.
La maternidad como experiencia corporal reflexiva: Carta a un niño que nunca nació
Authors: Rodríguez Barraza Adriana , Aguirre Pérez Daniela
Published: April 2023

Resumen: Desde un paradigma cualitativo crítico, se parte de la propuesta metodológica de los itinerarios corporales de Mari Luz Esteban (2004), para abordar las vivencias y reflexiones que la periodista Oriana Fallaci plantea en su obra Carta a un niño que nunca nació (2000). Se emplea la maternidad como categoría de análisis desplegada en tres subcategorías: 1) Demanda o decisión, 2) La experiencia corporal reflexiva, y 3) Otras perspectivas de maternidad. En este recorrido, se cuestiona el instinto maternal como parte de identidad irrenunciable de la mujer, y se resalta la apertura de Fallaci en su texto para nuevas formas de vivenciar y posicionarse ante la maternidad, lo cual le permite irse abriendo paso, y a su vez, abrir paso y posibilidad a otras mujeres.
A interpretação em guerra: os relatos de Isabela Figueiredo e Noemi Jaffe
Authors: Anglada Carolina
Published: April 2023

Resumo: A partir da provocação contrainterpretativa de Susan Sontag, neste ensaio, buscamos refletir sobre a alteração dos paradigmas epistemológicos em dois relatos escritos por mulheres, que operacionalizam, às suas maneiras, uma crítica à universalidade, pela afirmação do não todo. Nossa hipótese é a de que a habitação feminina na linguagem, no caso de Isabela Figueiredo e de Noemi Jaffe, afirmando aquela anterioridade que lhes antecede, seja na figura do pai ou na da mãe, desdobra-se em uma figuração de linguagem em permanente atenção para com os limites do juízo e do cognoscível.
Cisgeneridade: um operador analítico no transfeminismo brasileiro
Authors: Hining Ana Paula Silva , Toneli Maria Juracy Filgueiras
Published: April 2023

Resumo: A noção de cisgeneridade, da maneira como é tematizada pelo transfeminismo brasileiro, mais do que marcar os sujeitos cuja identidade de gênero coincide com o sexo designado no nascimento, permite colocar sob análise crítica o funcionamento das normas que produzem a ideia de um sexo natural e estável. Assim, trata-se, sobretudo, de problematizar as formas por meio das quais a cisgeneridade funciona como norma, projetando-se como expressão verdadeira do sexo e organizando o domínio de inteligibilidade do gênero. Neste artigo, veremos como o pensamento transfeminista brasileiro utiliza a cisgeneridade como categoria analítica para discutir os modos como o sexo/gênero são produzidos mediante uma matriz normativa que segmenta as posições de gênero em modalidades dicotômicas de real/artificial, natural/construído.
Diagnósticos, fármacos y mujeres internadas en un hospital neuropsiquiátrico
Authors: Bianchi Eugenia , Sabin Paz Macarena
Published: April 2023

Resumen: El artículo sigue una perspectiva interseccional situada, e incorpora análisis desde la sociología del diagnóstico y los estudios sociales de los fármacos. El objetivo es analizar un conjunto de fuentes de investigación compuesto por i.: entrevistas semidirigidas a 15 mujeres cis que estuvieron o están internadas en un hospital neuropsiquiátrico de la provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina; ii. entrevistas semidirigidas a 17 profesionales de los equipos tratantes, y iii. análisis de 10 historias clínicas. Se analizan los diagnósticos de base que recibieron las mujeres, y su variación a lo largo de períodos prolongados de internación, así como la relación entre los diagnósticos de ingreso y los esquemas de administración de medicación psicofarmacológica. La metodología triangula el análisis de fuentes desde métodos y técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas.
Crise como criticidade e cronicidade: a recorrência dos desastres da mineração em Minas Gerais
Authors: Zhouri Andréa
Published: April 2023

Resumo A recorrência dos desastres evidenciados pelos rompimentos das barragens de rejeitos de mineração de ferro em Minas Gerais, somada às reiteradas ameaças de rompimento, tem colocado em debate o neoextrativismo como força motriz da economia brasileira. A partir de situações etnografadas em Minas, o texto aborda o desastre como crise que compreende elementos de criticidade e cronicidade, evento e processo. Nesse sentido, para além de um evento crítico, a análise aborda as dimensões processuais e estruturantes dos desastres, identificando seus padrões históricos, políticos, institucionais e socioambientais no contexto do neoextrativismo. Ênfase é dada à violência lenta, representada pelos processos de desregulação e desmonte da governança ambiental erigida no país desde a década de 1980 e pela economia de visibilidades presente tanto no licenciamento ambiental de grandes obras quanto nas formas de reparação dos desastres, a qual acentua a geografia das obras (ou da “lama”) acima das geografias dos territórios sociais.