bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O Contexto de Influência da Criação do Programa Bolsa Estágio Formação Docente
Authors: Leal Elimar Ponzzo Dutra , Teixeira Beatriz de Basto
Published: April 2022

RESUMO Este artigo é recorte de tese de Doutorado que teve como objetivo geral analisar o Programa Bolsa Estágio Formação Docente como política estadual capixaba voltada ao estágio não obrigatório para a formação inicial de professores. Por meio de análise documental e bibliográfica, este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o contexto de influência da criação e implementação desta política. Observou-se que a criação do Programa vai ao encontro do contexto mais global das políticas de formação de professores, que se caracteriza por um discurso comum que centraliza a qualidade da educação na figura do professor e, nesse sentido, busca valorizar o contexto prático da formação, em especial os estágios e as práticas de ensino. E num contexto local, do cenário do estado do Espírito Santo, destaca-se a influência de grupo de atores empresariais na criação desta política e as fragilidades dos currículos dos cursos de formação inicial docente, especialmente no que concerne à relação teoria-prática e ao desenvolvimento profissional. Diante disso, cabe ressaltar a importância de políticas de formação como o Programa analisado, por sua possibilidade de valorização do contexto prático e integração teórico-prática. Entretanto, há a necessidade de um acompanhamento mais efetivo das atividades pedagógicas para o desenvolvimento profissional dos futuros docentes.
Effects of psychological capital and managerial attitudes on the relationship between budgetary participation and performance
Authors: Degenhart Larissa , Zonatto Vinícius Costa da Silva , Lavarda Carlos Eduardo Facin
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT This study analyzes the effects of psychological capital and managerial attitudes on the relationship between budgetary participation and management performance in budgeting activities. The study addresses a gap that exists in the budgeting research, tackling the effects of individuals’ mental states and behaviors on the relationship between budgetary participation and management performance in an integrated way. The interactive effects of cognitive and personal, behavioral, and environmental factors enable us to understand the factors present within the budgetary context that influence the relationship between budgetary participation and management performance, which provides an explanation for the conflicting results found in the literature, denoting in which conditions the effects of participation on performance can be obtained. The research innovates by evaluating, based on an interactionist approach, predictive factors for management performance within the budgetary context, contemplating the analysis of cognitive and personal (psychological capital), behavioral (managerial attitudes), and environmental (budgetary participation) factors, providing an explanation for the effects of budgetary participation on management performance in budgeting activities. A survey was conducted with 245 controller professionals from industries in the South Region of Brazil, chosen using the LinkedIn social network, and the data were analyzed via structural equation modeling (SEM). This revealed the positive joint indirect effects of psychological capital and of managerial attitudes on the relationship between budgetary participation and performance. The results converge with the social cognitive theory (SCT) approach, as it can be inferred that cognitive and personal aspects influence human decisions and the level of effort employed by managers in activities carried out within the budgetary context. The results offer support for organizations to direct resources toward organizational practices that seek to improve managers’ positive mental states, which influence behavioral factors and their job performance.
New species and new records of Peltula (Lichinales, Ascomycota lichenized) from Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Kitaura Marcos Junji , Torres Jean-Marc , Scur Mayara Camila , Lorenz Aline Pedroso , Faria Rogério Rodrigues
Published: April 2022

Abstract Peltula species occur in arid and semi-arid environments, with new species being regularly described worldwide. Lichen diversity is being studied in the diverse but poorly known Midwest region of Brazil, and new species and records are being proposed. In this paper, Peltula anthracina is proposed as new to science, and P. leptophylla and P. lingulata are reported as new records from Mato Grosso do Sul state. As it is a region highly threatened by the expansion of agricultural activities, the authors highlight the importance of the conservation of native flora to preserve lichens’ hidden diversity.
A taxonomic account of Myrcia (Myrtaceae) at the sites of the Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project, Amazonas, Brazil
Authors: Gaem Paulo Henrique , Lucas Eve , Andrade Ana , Vicentini Alberto , Mazine Fiorella Fernanda
Published: April 2022

Abstract Myrcia is the sole genus of the Myrciinae, one of the nine subtribes of Myrteae (Myrtaceae). The Amazon forest holds about one-quarter of the Brazilian species of Myrcia, but the genus is still understudied in this whole region. In this context, this study presents a floristic survey of Myrcia in the permanent plots of the Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project (BDFFP), in Amazonas state, Brazil. The genus is represented by 36 species in the study area, comprehending 32% of its total richness in the Brazilian Amazon forest, with 19 of them endemic to this domain. Myrcia neospeciosa is reported as a new occurrence for Amazonas state and M. grandis is recorded for the first time from upland terra firme forests on clayish soils. Myrcia cuspidata, a species with calyptrate flowers, is classified under Myrcia sect. Aulomyrcia, representing the second taxon of the genus with this feature removed from Myrcia sect. Calyptranthes. Finally, morphological aspects of the infra-generic categories of Myrcia are reported more overlapping than previously thought. A map containing the location of the study area, an identification key, descriptions, comments, and figures are provided.
Bromeliaceae from a forest fragment in the Atlantic Forest Central Corridor, southern Bahia state, Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Santos Vinícius Castro , Costa Cristiana Barros Nascimento , Costa Jorge Antonio Silva
Published: April 2022

Abstract The Atlantic Forest Central Corridor is the center of Bromeliaceae diversity in the Atlantic Forest domain, comprising most of the endemic and threatened species. The extreme south of Bahia state, Northeastern Brazil, is included within the corridor, with few taxonomic flora studies carried out in this area. Herein, we present a taxonomic study of the Bromeliaceae family from an important fragment in the extreme south of Bahia, based on field collections, herbarium material and specialized literature. Twelve species of Bromeliaceae were recorded, belonging to Aechmea (2 spp.), Araeococcus (1 sp.), Billbergia (1 sp.), Catopsis (1 sp.), Guzmania (1 sp.), Hohenbergia (1 sp.), Tillandsia (1 sp.), and Vriesea (4 spp.). Eight species are endemic to the Atlantic Forest domain. Identification keys, descriptions, and comments on their phenology, geographical distribution and habitat are provided, as well as an illustration of Hohenbergia sandrae, which was described for the first time in the Atlantic Forest domain.
China as a Market Economy After 2016: A Brazilian Perspective
Authors: Biasetton Lucas , Amaral Júnior Alberto do
Published: April 2022

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyze the recognition of China as a market economy in the context of the Brazilian investigations into trade remedies after 2016 when a clause of China’s protocol of accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) expired. Although the interpretation of the Brazilian authority is now clear (a case-by-case evaluation of the sectors under analysis), some aspects of these applications should be further discussed. Among those aspects are the (in)adequate procedural time to address whether China is a market economy, the consequences of the absence of participation by Chinese exporters in these investigations, and the legal uncertainty as to the information that should be considered in the investigation. Finally, the research will provide an empirical analysis on the impact that a counterfactual and unrestricted recognition of China as a market economy might have on current anti-dumping duties currently enforced by Brazil.
De Brancos para Negros? Uma Análise Longitudinal da Reclassificação Racial no Enem 2010-2016
Authors: Senkevics Adriano Souza
Published: April 2022

RESUMO O Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (Enem) é um certame em larga escala aplicado anualmente que recebeu, entre 2010 e 2016, mais de 48 milhões de inscrições. Nesse período, observa-se um crescimento considerável na presença de candidatos negros (pretos e pardos), cuja proporção passou de 51% para 60%. Este estudo visa investigar os componentes desse crescimento por meio de uma abordagem longitudinal, atenta à ocorrência de reclassificação racial. Nossos resultados mostram que cerca de um quinto dos inscritos altera sua declaração racial entre anos subsequentes. A análise de sobrevivência aponta uma tendência de elevação do conjunto de pardos, em detrimento dos brancos, e dos pretos, em detrimento dos brancos e dos pardos. Por meio de uma simulação contrafactual, mostramos que a reclassificação racial responde por aproximadamente dois terços do acréscimo na participação de pretos no período, tendo aumentando a presença destes em 8% entre os inscritos do Enem 2016.
LOW BACK AND NECK PAIN IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS: PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS
Authors: Pivotto Luiza Rampi , Azevedo Isis Menezes De , Rynkowski Laisi Oliveira , Candotti Cláudia Tarragô
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the prevalence of low back and neck pain in Physical Education (PE) students at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and the associated behavioral and postural factors. Methods: The study design is observational with descriptive analytics. Healthy PE students of both sexes participated in the study and answered the Back Pain and Body Postural Evaluation Instrument for Adults. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (21.0) using descriptive statistics, calculating the prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals. The significance level adopted was 0.05. Results: Ninety-two PE students answered the questionnaire, 45 of whom were females (48.9%) and 47 of whom were males (51.1%). The prevalence of low back pain was 76.1% and of neck pain was 58.7%. There was no association with most of the behavioral and postural factors assessed. Conclusions: The prevalence of low back and neck pain in PE students at UFRGS is high and this pain is not associated with the factors investigated. Level of Evidence II: Prospective study of less quality.
Cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene reveals species composition and phylogenetic relationships of Oesophagostomum spp. infecting pigs in northeastern Brazil
Authors: Bacelar Polyanna Araújo Alves , Monteiro Kerla Joeline Lima , Calegar Deiviane Aparecida , Santos Jéssica Pereira dos , Coronato-Nunes Beatriz , Reis Elis Regina Chaves dos , Bóia Márcio Neves , Jaeger Lauren Hubert , Carvalho-Costa Filipe Anibal
Published: April 2022

Abstract Helminths of the genus Oesophagostomum cause enteric diseases and affect domestic animals such as pigs. The aim of this study was to explore the species composition and genetic diversity of Oesophagostomum spp. infecting pigs in close contact with humans in the state of Piauí, Brazil. Eighty-seven fecal samples were collected for parasitological tests and molecular analysis. Through microscopy, the overall positivity rate for strongyliform eggs was 81.6% among the pigs studied. Forty-two strongyliform egg samples were subjected to PCR and six cox1 sequences (637 bp) were identified for the genus Oesophagostomum. The sequences were identified as Oesophagostomum dentatum, O. quadrispinulatum and O. columbianum. In the phylogenetic tree and haplotype network, 89 sequences were separated into seven clusters, which also included reference sequences from GenBank. Oesophagostomum dentatum and O. quadrispinulatum were seen to be closely related species and formed a monophyletic group related to O. aculeatum. Oesophagostomum columbianum showed similarity with sequences from parasites infecting small ruminants and the clade was positioned closer to O. bifurcum. High interspecific diversity was found and intraspecific diversity varied according to the species. This was the first study to characterize Oesophagostomum DNA sequences obtained from pigs in Brazil.
Compatibility of different Metarhizium spp. propagules with synthetic acaricides for controlling Rhipicephalus microplus
Authors: Carneiro Adriani da Silva , Mesquita Emily , Meirelles Laura Nóbrega , Bittencourt Vânia Rita Elias Pinheiro , Golo Patrícia Silva
Published: April 2022

Abstract The inappropriate use of synthetic acaricides has selected resistant Rhipicephalus microplus populations. The present study evaluated the compatibility of different Metarhizium spp. propagules (conidia, blastospores, and microsclerotia) by incubating them with synthetic acaricides (amitraz, deltamethrin, and a combination of cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos, and citronellal) for 1 h, 5 h, 10 h, and 24 h. Conidia and microsclerotia of the tested isolates were usually more tolerant to synthetic acaricides than blastospores. Our study also analyzed the in vitro effect of deltamethrin associated with fungal propagules for controlling a population of R. microplus females that were not susceptible to this synthetic acaricide. The use of entomopathogenic fungi in association with deltamethrin in this tick population caused a greater tick control than did the use of the fungus or the synthetic acaricide separately.
Spatio-temporal variation in the density and diversity of decapods captured with artisanal traps in an Amazon estuary
Authors: Lutz Ítalo , Nascimento Mayra , Beasley Colin Robert , Cardoso Camila , Isaac Victoria , Bentes Bianca
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Aim The variability in density and species diversity of decapod crustaceans was investigated on four islands with different degrees of anthropogenic disturbance around the city of Belém, State of Pará. Methods Samples were obtained from 15 creeks using artisanal traps, every three months between October 2013 and May 2014 on Combu, Onças, Cotijuba and Mosqueiro islands. Results Salinity and temperature little varied, which is common for a tropical Amazon estuary strongly influenced by freshwater inflow. A total of 8,367 decapods were captured, with one record of an exotic species Penaeus monodon. In all seasons, decapod density and richness tended to increase from Combu to Mosqueiro, with increasing proximity to the sea and higher salinity and pH. Except for Combu, species richness and Margalef diversity tended to be slightly greater in the wet season at all islands, especially Onças. Eveness and Shannon diversity did not vary greatly between seasons but were lowest at Onças in the dry season and highest at Combu, decreasing to Mosqueiro, in the wet season. In general, ecological indices are similar in the dry and transition dry to wet seasons, and in the wet season, dominance occurs at Mosqueiro Island. Macrobrachium acanthurus, C. bocourti and P. gracillis were associated with the wet season, whereas M. surinamicum prefers the dry season. M. amazonicum and Macrobrachium sp. have no well-defined seasonal pattern of occurrence at all the islands. Conclusions Despite anthropogenic disturbances and proximity to large human populations, especially on Mosqueiro Island, the density and diversity of decapod crustaceans appear to be reasonably unaffected for the moment.
Occurrence records and metadata for sand flies (Diptera, Psychodidae, Phlebotominae) collected in the lands of indigenous people in the Brazilian Amazon
Authors: Shimabukuro Paloma Helena Fernandes , Alves Daniel Rocha Cangussu , Barros Jéssica Adalia Costa , Nascimento Luiz Otavio Cordeiro , Baton Luke Anthony , Freire Maíra Posteraro , Silva Manoel Edson Medeiros da , Assis Mauro Diego Gobira Guimarães de , Morais Sofia Ferreira , Costa Tiago Silva da , Alves Veracilda Ribeiro , Moreno Eduardo Stramandinoli
Published: April 2022

In order to contribute to knowledge of the epidemiology of American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) among indigenous people living in sylvatic regions, we studied the sand fly fauna collected in areas of disease transmission in the Brazilian Amazon. Our two datasets reported here are comprised of occurrence data for sand flies from the Suruwaha Indigenous Land in the state of Amazonas collected between 2012-1013, and the Wajãpi Indigenous Land in the state of Amapá collected between 2013-2014. Sand flies were collected using unbaited CDC-like light traps at various sites within each study area and were identified to species-level by taxonomists with expertise in Amazonian fauna. A total of 4,646 records are reported: 1,428 from the Suruwaha and 3,218 from the Wajãpi. These records will contribute to a better understanding of ACL transmission dynamics, as well as the distribution of insect vectors, in these areas.
Is Trend Inflation at Risk of Becoming Unanchored? The Role of Inflation Expectations
Authors: Cascaldi-Garcia Danilo , Loria Francesca , López-Salido David
Published: April 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, views about the evolution of aggregate consumer prices moved swiftly from concerns about deflation to fears about excessive inflation. It is hard to find a parallel in the history of the U.S. economy—or the global economy more generally—to this rapid reversal of risks to the inflation outlook.
What Can We Learn from Asynchronous Wage Changes?
Authors: Doniger Cynthia L.
Published: April 2022

I document eight novel facts about wage changes and provide a theoretical frame- work to rationalize them. I then illustrate how this new treatment of data and theoretical framework speak to important secular and cyclical features of the macroeconomy. The evidence put forth in this paper, suggests that a theory of wage setting in which wages respond to idiosyncratic competition is an important complement to the more conventional macroeconomic view in which wage rigidity is induced by deliberately divorcing the timing of wage changes from innovations in firms’ and workers’ opportunities.
Exploration of Groundwater Potential Zones: A Case Study In Phuentsholing
Authors: Thapa Monika , Yuden Kezang , Acharya Saroj
Published: April 2022

In places where surface water sources are insufficient for drinking purpose, groundwater serves as an alternative source. This report highlights all the different methods that can be used for exploration of the groundwater and to analyse this different exploration methods considering various parameters such as economy, suitability, accuracy, etc, hence providing an individual with various choices regarding the selection of particular method during the exploration of groundwater potential zone. Considering the availability of the instrument in Department of Geology and Mines (DGM) and the economic factor in our project, seismic refraction Tomography (SRT) and Geographical Information System (GIS) was used to delineate the potential zones of groundwater in Phuentsholing, Bhutan. GIS focuses on the surface features for groundwater indicator while SRT identify the subsurface layers and the depth of groundwater. The various information regarding existing bore well in the study area were also collected to validate the potential zones developed both by surface and subsurface method.
Bhutanese Ornamental Windows and Its Contribution to Inter-story Drift In Rammed Earth Structure- A Case Study
Authors: Chettri Nimesh , Thapa Monika , Denka Tshering
Published: April 2022

The vernacular structures in Bhutan attributes to the country’s rich tradition and culture. These structures built during 15th – 16th centuries without any technical guidelines still exist with profound pride as Bhutanese traditional buildings even after experiencing great earthquake in the past. Bhutanese vernacular structures exist in various types; while this research paper focuses only on the structural analysis of a commonly found rammed earth house in Paro, considering the effect due to Rabsel. Rabsel is a Bhutanese ornamental window having significant aesthetic and cultural values. These heavy timber components fixed to the wall has tendency to add weights to the wall. During the seismic activity, this might lead to vertical acceleration and overturning moment, which generates a typical P-delta effect inducing lateral as well as vertical loads on the walls. Hence, it is the primary cause of tilting Rabsel, cracking, and buckling of walls as observed in post-earthquake scenarios. Hence, the effect of Rabsel as a shear and moment contributing component will be looked into which is not incorporated in any design process and software. Linear static analysis is performed considering varying weights of Rabsel and the results obtained are used for numerical modeling. The results were found to form the paramount philosophy of designing and executing the construction of future traditional buildings in Bhutan.
Synthesis of colloidal dextran-conjugated superparamagnetic iron nanoparticles (SPIONs) v1
Authors: Hancock-Cerutti William , Kumar Tharkeshwar Arun , Ferguson Shawn , De Camilli Pietro
Published: April 2022

This method describes the synthesis and usage of dextran-conjugated superparamagnetic iron nanoparticles (SPIONs)
The Palestinian Authority and the Reconfigured World Order: Between Multilateralism, Unilateralism, and Dependency Relationships
Authors: Gijón Mendigutía Mar , Abu-Tarbush José
Published: April 2022

Against the backdrop of changes in the power structure of the international system at the end of the twentieth century, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) entered into a peace process with Israel in 1993. Initially characterized by the influence of a multilateral order and then by the unipolar order dominated by the United States, in addition to the asymmetry of power between the two parties, the process ended up failing. The heir to that political legacy, the Palestinian Authority (PA), has tried to compensate for this weakness—despite its dependency relationships—with an internationalization strategy the continued advance of which appears to be severely limited. Added to this is the setback brought about by the political and diplomatic offensive of the Trump administration (2017–2021), one of unilateral support for Israel and absolute Palestinian exclusion. However, the increasing reconfiguration of the world order, the arrival of the new Biden administration, and the receptiveness of the International Criminal Court to investigate war crimes in Palestine seem to indicate a new political juncture. In this situation, the PA could also try to counterbalance the power asymmetry by seeking greater involvement from countries such as Russia, which has returned to the region as a great power, and China, whose presence there is growing. In turn, the PA will have to deal with different issues (unity, elections, a renewal of leadership) and try to boost its political legitimacy and international alliances to three ends: the prominence and reactivation of the PA, the recognition of Palestine as a state with in situ results, and international protection from Israeli policies.
South–South Cooperation and the Promise of Experimentalist Governance: The ASEAN Smart Cities Network
Authors: Mejido Costoya Manuel
Published: April 2022

This article considers the impact that increasing pragmatism and pluralism are having on South–South cooperation (SSC). Focusing on the growing sway of multilateral platforms for cooperation between cities and the reinvigoration of regionalism, it identifies experimentalist design principles for fostering autonomy-enhancing initiatives between developing countries that have the capacity to learn from and scale up locally-informed, adaptive problem solving. The first part of the article frames SSC in light of experimentalist governance theory. The second part provides a case study of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Smart Cities Network, an initiative that captures the promise and challenges of enhancing SSC through regional experimentalist governance of city-to-city partnerships.
Utilização de Óleos Essenciais Como Forma de Controle de Espécies de Vibrio em Pescado Para o Consumo Humano
Authors: Mello Greyce Silveira , Pereira Moraes Thamíris , Timm Cláudio Dias
Published: April 2022

Surtos de doenças causadas por micro-organismos patogênicos em alimentos têm sido reportados com frequência, o que acaba sendo uma preocupação, tanto para consumidores quanto para a indústria. Os peixes são muito suscetíveis à infecção bacteriana e à deterioração microbiana, sendo, por isso, uma das fontes de transmissão de doenças pelos alimentos. Espécies do gênero Vibrio são comumente reportadas como agentes causadores de surtos alimentares associados ao consumo de peixes, sendo relatados surtos de vibriose com maior frequência e amplamente distribuídos pelo Mundo. Como possível alternativa natural para segurança microbiológica de alimentos, os óleos essenciais, que são constituídos por metabólitos secundários de plantas, vêm sendo aplicados na conservação de alimentos, por serem considerados mais seguros em relação aos aditivos químicos e por serem bem aceitos pelos consumidores. O objetivo desta revisão é fazer um parecer sobre casos de vibriose e sintetizar o conhecimento referente ao uso de óleos essenciais com potencial ação antimicrobiana perante espécies de Vibrio. Ainda são escassos os conhecimentos sobre os efeitos dos diferentes tipos de óleos essenciais já estudados sobre as espécies de Vibrio, sendo necessários mais estudos para o melhor entendimento dos efeitos de cada tipo de óleo para cada espécie de bactéria do gênero Vibrio. 
 
Palavras-chave: Aditivos Naturais. Pescados. DTA
 
Abstract
Outbreaks of diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms in food have been reported frequently, which ends up being a concern for both consumers and the industry. Fish are very susceptible to bacterial infection and microbial deterioration and are therefore one of the sources of foodborne disease transmission. Species of the genus Vibrio are commonly reported as causative  food outbreaks agents associated with fish consumption, and outbreaks of vibriosis being reported more frequently and widely distributed around the world. As a possible natural alternative for microbiological food safety, essential oils, which are made up of secondary plant metabolites, have been applied in food preservation, as they are considered safer concerning chemical additives and because they are well accepted by consumers. The purpose of this review is to provide an opinion on cases of vibriosis and synthesize the knowledge regarding the use of essential oils with potential antimicrobial action against Vibrio species. Knowledge about the effects of the different types of essential oils already studied on Vibrio species is still scarce, and further studies are needed to better understand the effects of each type of oil for each bacterium species of the Vibrio genus.
 
Keywords: Natural Additives. Fish. Foodborne Illness.
COVID-19 hastalarında çinko düzeylerinin incelenmesi
Authors: DOĞAN Serdar , BAL Tayibe
Published: April 2022

Amaç: Çinko (Zn), immün yanıtı güçlendirici etkisinin yanı sıra viral enfeksiyonlara karşı savunmada da rol oynadığı bilinen önemli bir eser elementtir. Bu çalışma ile kliniğimizde izlenen COVID-19 olgularında Zn düzeylerinin belirlenerek, rutin laboratuvar parametreleri ve hastalık şiddeti ile olan ilişkisinin irdelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem: Çalışmaya 135 COVID-19 hastası ile 26 sağlıklı birey dahil edilmiştir. Serum Zn, düzeyleri kolorimetrik yöntem ile ölçülmüştür. Ayrıca kreatinin, ALT, AST CK, LDH, ferritin, CRP, D-dimer ve fibrinojen düzeyleri değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular: Serum Zn düzeyleri tüm hasta gruplarında kontrol grubuna kıyasla; orta, ağır ve kritik hasta gruplarında ise hafif hasta grubuna kıyasla istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde düşük bulunmuştur. Ayrıca Zn düzeyleri kreatinin, ALT, AST, CK, lökosit düzeyleri ile zayıf negatif ve anlamlı bir korelasyon gösterirken, yaş, CRP, ferritin, D-dimer ve fibrinojen düzeyleri ile anlamlı, orta derecede ve negatif yönde bir korelasyon göstermiştir.

Sonuç: Serum Zn düzeyleri COVID-19 hastalarında sağlıklı bireylere göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı oranda daha düşüktür. COVID-19 olgularında hastalık şiddeti ile serum Zn düzeyleri arasında net bir ilişki bulunamamış olsa da hastalık şiddeti ile ilişkili biyokimyasal ve inflamatuar markırlar ile serum Zn düzeyleri arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu görülmüştür.
Berberis crataegina Meyve Ekstraktının Antioksidan ve Antibakteriyel Etkisinin Araştırılması
Authors: DEVECİ Ayla , ÖZASLAN Mehmet
Published: April 2022

Bitkiler çok eski zamanlardan beri hem Türkiye’de hem de dünyada tıbbi amaçlı olarak kullanılmaktadır. Bu bitkilerin çoğu antimikrobiyal özellikleri nedeniyle pek çok hastalığın tedavi sürecine dahil edilmektedir. Benzer şekilde meyveler de geleneksel tedavi amaçlı halk arasında sıklıkla kullanılmaktadır. Bir yabani meyve türü olan Berberis crataegina (karamuk) meyveleri tanen, organik asitler, yüksek oranda C vitamini ve antosiyanin içermekte olup; ateş düşürücü, kaşıntı önleyici ve diüretik etkilerinden dolayı yaygın olarak tüketilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, Berberis crataegina meyvelerinin farklı çözücülerle (etanol, metanol, hekzan, diklorometan) hazırlanan ekstratlarının total antioksidan/oksidan etkileri ve Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bakterisine karşı antibakteriyel etkisinin belirlenmesi amaçlandı. Çalışmada, toplanıp kurutulan meyve tanelerinin farklı çözücülerle hazırlanan ekstraktlarında total antioksidan/oksidan seviyeleri ticari kitler ile spektrofotometrede ölçüldü. Berberis crataegina meyvelerinin Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bakterisine karşı antibakteriyel etkisinin olup olmadığı disk difüzyon yöntemiyle belirlendi. Çalışmaya göre Berberis crataegina meyvelerinin yüksek antioksidan seviyeye sahip olduğu, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bakterisine karşı antibakteriyel etkisinin olmadığı tespit edildi.
An e-learning platform for managing seafarers’ health issues on board: pilot use on the Greek shipping industry
Authors: Zerva Kanella , Drylli Aikaterini , Chrysovergis Aristeidis , Chrysovitsiotis Georgios , Kyrodimos Efthymios
Published: April 2022

Background: It is well known that health management on board is a major challenge for maritime authorities, shipping companies, and seafarers. This paper presents the outcomes of the pilot use of an e-learning platform for dealing with mariners’ health issues aboard.Methods: The survey took place in the Piraeus port (Attica, Greece) during November 2021-February 2022. Data were gathered from merchant ship mariners (n=41) by questionnaires at the Piraeus port, Athens, Greece. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed by the SPSS v23.0® and Microsoft excel© 365.Results: Twenty-one seafarers (51.21%) were at the age group 31-40 years old, fifteen (36.58%) were at the age group 41-50 years old, four (9.75%) were at the age group 51-60 years old and 1 participant (2.43%) was over 60 years old. Twenty-six (63.41%) of the participants were occupied on deck department while fifteen (36.58%) in the engine room. A statistically significant higher score on web-test after the use of SeaHealth platform was confirmed by paired t test (p<0.001) (Figure 3).Conclusions: The participants who used the e-learning platform improved their knowledge on first aid, increased their basic skills on medical care, and achieved more confidence in handling emergencies effectively aboard.
Uma Comunidade de Aprendizagem Online na Conscientização Contra as Fake News
Authors: Dos Santos Carlos Alberto Moreira , Conceição Alessandra Auxiliadora de Souza , Corrêa Danilo Alvarenga , Silva Iara Rosa , Souza Mariana Aranha de , Pereira Marco Antonio Carvalho , Ignacio Luí­sa Miranda Nunes da Costa
Published: April 2022

Este artigo aborda o tema das Fake News nas redes sociais, a partir do Relato de Experiência de um projeto realizado com uma turma de 18 estudantes, matriculados no 1º ano do ensino médio em uma Escola Estadual do Vale do Paraíba - SP. O projeto teve por objetivo contribuir para o desenvolvimento do senso crítico-científico e da responsabilidade social diante de informações e notícias compartilhadas em redes sociais, utilizando como estratégia educacional a Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABP). Devido ao distanciamento social e a consequente suspensão das atividades escolares, foram utilizados como meios de comunicação com os alunos e como registro das atividades um grupo no aplicativo WhatsApp e a comunidade de aprendizagem online Cuboz. Inicialmente foi solicitado que os estudantes respondessem a um questionário online para análise da familiarização deles com o tema e, a partir desta estratégia, realizaram-se análises e debates de notícias falsas veiculadas em diferentes redes sociais. O processo metodológico perpassou pelas seguintes etapas: (i) criação dos perfis dos estudantes no Cuboz, criação da rede "Fato ou fake?", também no Cuboz e inclusão de todos os estudantes nela.; (ii) divisão dos estudantes em 6 grupos de trabalho; (iii) disponibilização de portfólios com notícias para análises, e modelos de verificação; (iv) produção de  folders informativos quanto ao tema; e (v) elaboração de vídeos para a conscientização contra as Fake News. Durante todo o processo de aplicação do projeto buscou-se desenvolver competências técnicas e transversais, tais como capacidade de investigação, o envolvimento e o comprometimento social com atitudes responsáveis de intervenção. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram que os adolescentes têm consciência de seu papel como cidadãos formadores de opiniões e que o uso da Rede Cuboz foi um fator positivo neste processo.
IC plasty for reconstruction of axillary defect
Authors: El Mazouz Samir , Echchaoui Abdelmoughit , Hafidi Jaouad , Gharib Nour-eddine , Abbassi Abdellah
Published: April 2022

Reconstruction of axillary defects following surgery or trauma has always been a significant challenge for plastic surgeons. A variety of reconstruction options are available, including directed cicatrization, skin grafts and local flaps, but all of these procedures may allow skin contracture and leave unsightly scars.
Alopecia neoplastica: An uncommon presentation of metastatic breast carcinoma
Authors: De Oliveira Felipe Ladeira , De Barros Silveira Luisa Kelmer Cortês , Moraes Thais Schiavo , Craide Fernanda Helena , Briceño Maria Cristina Mejia , Kac Bernard Kawa
Published: April 2022

Cutaneous metastasis may correspond to the initial clinical presentation of hidden internal malignancies. In patients presenting said neoplasia, clinical manifestations of breast cancer reaches 23.9%. Considering that neoplastic alopecia appears as an unusual pattern of the said metastasis, this report describes a case of such uncommon neoplastic alopecia which presents itself as a cutaneous metastasis of rapid progression in a patient with prior breast cancer history. We present a 47-year-old female patient reporting lesions at the scalp, and who was asymptomatic with a 1-year evolution. The patient reported prior breast cancer history and presence of lung metastasis, and was undergoing chemotherapy at the time of consultation. A dermatological evaluation showed only a nodular lesion with erythematous surface and a diameter measuring about 4 cm, firm in consistency, and immovable. She was routed to the Department of Dermatological Surgery, and the results from histopathology were consistent with a diagnosis of metastatic breast adenocarcinoma. Neoplastic alopecia appears as an unusual form of cutaneous metastasis which is predominantly described in association with breast cancer. The lesion’s clinical features play a crucial role at the differential diagnosis, as the presence of erythema could distinguish neoplastic alopecia from alopecia areata. The existence of cutaneous metastasis leads to unfavorable outcomes. As a conclusion, cutaneous evaluation of patients is essential for treating visceral metastases, since the forms of cutaneous metastasis are diverse and can also affect the scalp.
Periocular syringomas – Successful treatment with fractional CO2 laser
Authors: Goldman Alberto , Wollina Uwe
Published: April 2022

Syringoma is a benign tumor of eccrine origin which arises from eccrine ducts. Syringomas are most commonly found on the eyelids in middle-aged women. Traditional treatments include surgical excision, curettage, peelings, dermabrasion and laser. We report on the successful use of fractional laser on periocular syringomas. A 53-year-old female patient with multiple periorbital syringomas underwent three sessions of fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. Settings of 20 watts of power, 600 μm of spacing, 800 μs of dwell, time stack 2 (Smartxide DOT, DEKA, Florence, Italy) were used. The sessions were performed monthly. Significant improvement of the esthetic appearance was observed after three sessions. There was a decrease of visible syringomas associated with an evident improvement of the skin texture, skin quality and flaccidity. No side effects were observed. We suggested continuing the treatment but the patient was satisfied with the current aspect and result. In conclusion, fractional CO2 laser represents an effective treatment option for the treatment of periorbital syringomas.
A novel total body digital photography smartphone application designed to detect and monitor skin lesions: a pilot study
Authors: Guido Nicholas , Hagstrom Erika L. , Ibler Erin , Carneiro Chantelle , Orrell Kelsey A. , Kelm Ryan C. , Rademaker Alfred W. , West Dennis P. , Nardone Beatrice
Published: April 2022

Although some smartphone applications are designed for total body photography (TBP), few offer the specificity that enables self- as well as dermatologist-, detection of new lesions, or change in lesion color or in size as little as 1mm, on an ongoing basis. The aim of this study is to assess the sensitivity of a novel TBP application in the detection of changes to color and size of simulated skin lesions. Twenty-five subjects underwent one study visit. After baseline photography, new artificial markings were made or naturally occurring pigmented lesions located in any anatomical region were enhanced/enlarged, and a second matching set of photographs was then taken. From all 25 subjects, a total of 262 skin markings were evaluable. Of these, 241 (92%) were detected by the app, which resulted in an overall sensitivity of 92%. The high sensitivity establishes the app as capable of providing reliable self-TBP that allows detection and monitoring of new skin lesions or change in both size and color. This method greatly enhances the ability to accomplish ongoing self-monitoring and yet provides quality informing images to the dermatologist to assist in decision-making with the patient. 
Facial laser surgery
Authors: Harsh Shree , Patil Surendra B.
Published: April 2022

Lasers have a number of clinical applications on the face, ranging from aesthetic uses such as the rejuvenation of ageing face to functional ones such as the correction of bleeding vascular malformations. The vast growing uses of lasers on the face emphasises the need to have knowledge of the subject. Though the vast spectrum of lasers is very difficult to compile in an article, the authors give an overview of the application of lasers in the facial region and discuss the most defining treatment of the individual disease processes.
Cutaneous immune system: Age specificities
Authors: Vladimirovna Markelova Elena , Yutskovskaya Yana Alexandrovna , Nikolaevna Birko Oksana , Valerjevna Bajbarina Elena , Chepurnova Natalya Sergeevna
Published: April 2022

The review is dedicated to the modern concepts in understanding the age-related changes of skin protective functions, with an emphasis on the impairments in interaction between the immune cells of innate and acquired immunity, resulting in a decrease in antigen-specific T cell immune surveillance in the skin. We discuss the various defects of T cells and their environment as well as focus on the issue of possible correction of T-reg and other cells activity in the skin which would increase the level of immune surveillance in elderly persons and reduce the risk of malignant neoplasms or skin infections developing.
Nevus of Ota associated with intracranial melanoma: Case report and review of the literature
Authors: Krishnan Ravi Shankar , Badgwell Christy , Yoshor Daniel , Orengo Ida
Published: April 2022

There is a known association between nevus of Ota and melanomas involving the brain parenchyma and/or the meninges. We present the unusual case of a 32-year-old African-American female with a nevus of Ota and a contralateral parenchymal, primary CNS melanoma. We discuss the unique features of this case and provide a brief review of the literature regarding nevi of Ota and associated CNS melanoma. Our patient is a 32 year-old, African-American female with a left-sided nevus of Ota who presented with a three month history of headaches and paresthesias involving her left face and arm. An MRI of the brain revealed a hemorrhagic mass in the right temporal lobe, which, after craniotomy, was determined to be a melanoma. Extensive imaging, ophthamologic examination and full-body skin examination revealed no other foci of melanoma. To our knowlege, this is the only case of a nevus of Ota associated with contralateral parenchymal melanoma in an African-American patient. The association of contralateral parenchymal primary CNS melanoma with nevus of Ota is extremely unusual.  Futhermore, despite the association of nevus of Ota with CNS melanoma, the literature does not support routine screening of patients with nevus of Ota for CNS melanoma with imaging modalities. 
Treatment modalities for hyperpigmented skin lesions: A brief overview
Authors: Khoo Yan Teng , Halim Ahmad Sukari
Published: April 2022

Skin hyperpigmentation involves a broad range of skin conditions, including epidermal pigmented lesions, dermal pigmented lesions, and mixed pigmented lesions. Treatment includes various modalities such as brightening cream, chemical peeling, and laser therapy. Responses to various treatment modalities can be quite varied depending on the type of treatment and the degree of pigmentation. Sometimes a lesion can lighten or even partially disappear, while other lesions may recur. This paper provides a brief overview of treatment modalities available for hyperpigmented skin lesions including the importance of photoprotection, various types of brightening creams, suitable types of chemical peels, specific laser therapies targeted for skin hyperpigmentation, and surgery.
Literatura i kultura polska na niemieckich uniwersytetach: praktyki i wyzwania dydaktyczne
Authors: Bednarczuk Monika , Rutz Marion
Published: April 2022

Artykuł proponuje bliższe spojrzenie na zakres, konteksty i metody badań nad literaturą i kulturą polską i ich nauczaniem na wybranych niemieckich uniwersytetach. Autorki, opierając się na własnych doświadczeniach dydaktycznych na kierunkach studiów licencjackich i magisterskich z komponentem polonistycznym, po pierwsze, określają specyfikę polonistycznych studiów literaturoznawczych w Niemczech na tle uwarunkowań kulturowych i polityczno-ekonomicznych. Po drugie, prezentują problematykę oraz strukturę wybranych zajęć, jakie prowadziły. Wyjaśniają powody, dla których określone teksty i ramy interpretacyjne wydały im się najbardziej odpowiednie, oraz wymieniają najważniejsze wyzwania, z jakimi mierzyć się muszą słuchacze i wykładowcy, w tym kwestie strukturalne, finansowe i kulturowe. Artykuł dowodzi, że różnice między polonistyką krajową a niemiecką mogą być inspirujące dla nich obu. Pozytywnym aspektem niemieckiego modelu jest zwłaszcza szersze, komparatystyczne (głównie, lecz nie tylko slawistyczne) spojrzenie na literaturę i kulturę polską.
„Gęby za lud walczące…” – Czesław Zgorzelski o Mickiewiczowskim rękopisie „N⁰ 38”
Authors: Jańczyk Urszula
Published: April 2022

Przedmiotem artykułu jest niepublikowany dotąd tekst profesora Czesława Zgorzelskiego ze zbiorów Biblioteki Uniwersyteckiej KUL, poświęcony Mickiewiczowskiemu rękopisowi nr 38, zawierającemu trzy drobne utwory liryczne: [Broń mnie przed sobą samym…], [Pytasz za co Bóg trochą sławy mnie ozdobił…] oraz [Gęby za lud walczące…]. W tekście tym autor stara się odpowiedzieć na pytania, w jaki sposób te trzy zapisy znalazły się na jednej stronie luźnej karty oraz jaka jest relacja między tymi zapisami. W toku analizy autor stwierdza, że Mickiewiczowski rękopis nie zawiera urywków – jak sądził Stanisław Pigoń – a samodzielne utwory, niewymagające uzupełnień ani dopełnień. Ponadto Zgorzelski stawia tezę, iż nie ma między tymi utworami powiązań dostatecznie wyrazistych, by można je było traktować jako wzajemne uzupełnienia. Prezentowany tekst został opatrzony wstępem oraz notą edytorską.
Wanderings and Moments of Pause: Biblical Motifs in Mistyka Gór [Mountain Mysticism] by Roman E. Rogowski
Authors: Dutka Elżbieta
Published: April 2022

Mistyka gór [Mountain Mysticism] is a book which has been reprinted several times, translated into several languages, and described as “legendary”, especially for those readers who are lovers of mountains. The author – R.E. Rogowski – is a priest, theologian, scholar and mountaineer. Mistyka gór is of a hybrid nature, lying on the border between literature and theology. This article proposes an interpretation of this book from a geopoetics perspective, as a meditative guide to Israel, an autobiography, and a mountain narrative. In each of these cases, the biblical motifs of mountains play a crucial role. Peaks mentioned in the Bible mark the pilgrimage trail, order the story of the author’s life, and stand as the mountaineer’s goals. They also form pretexts for a broader existential reflection. Rogowski writes about his mountain wanderings and moments of pause, which have both literal and metaphorical meanings. He primarily draws attention to these pauses. They signify not only a chance to rest, but also to pray and contemplate. It makes Rogowski’s book both unique and original.
Economy, State, and Society as an Interpretative Triad of Attitudes towards Protected Areas among its Residents. On the Example of Pieniny National Park in Poland
Authors: Zdun Magdalena , Zawilińska Bernadetta , Musiał-Malago Monika
Published: April 2022

This article addresses the issue of the attitude of local people towards protected areas. The subject of the analysis is a special area—the Pieniny National Park in Poland, which is an interesting mosaic of natural and man-made ecosystems. These areas stand out in terms of their historical heritage. The aim of the article is not only to create a descriptive analysis of the issue, but also to present an innovative structure of the diagnosis, which serves to solve the problem of adjustment of the basic spheres of human activity to the areas of natural value. The article therefore consists of two interrelated parts. In the first one, a theoretical structure is presented, built on the basis of key interpretative areas for the discussed issue: economy, state and society. The second part is a report from the conducted research, which supplements the basic concept with attempts at original systematization of the obtained results.