bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hydrogenogenic and methanogenic variants of small intestine bacterial overgrowth in children with gastrointestinal and allergic pathology
Authors: Shabalov Aleksandr M. , Kornienko Elena A. , Arsentev Vadim G. , Dmitrienko Marina A. , Dumova Natalia B. , Kalyadin Sergey B. , Petrova Ekaterina M.
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as an overgrowth of microorganisms more than 103 microbial bodies in 1 ml and non-specific symptoms (abdominal pain, flatulence, unstable stool, diarrhea or constipation).
AIM: The aim of the study is to based on the study of the prevalence and age characteristics of various variants of the course of the syndrome of excessive bacterial growth of the small intestine in children with gastroenterological and allergic pathology, to increase the quality of diagnosis and therapeutic approaches to this pathological syndrome.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 102 patients (55 female and 47 male), median age: 10.0 [7.2–12.0], with functional dyspepsia (n = 32), functional constipation (n = 20), chronic diseases of the upper digestive tract (n = 13), atopic dermatitis (n = 21) and allergic diseases of the respiratory system (n = 16). All patients underwent gastroenterological and allergological examination including hydrogen breath test on the Lactophan apparatus and hydrogen-methane test on the GastroCheck Gastrolyzer apparatus to diagnose of hydrogenogenic (H2-SIBO) and methanogenic SIBO (CH4-SIBO).
RESULTS: Inclusion of methane level in exhaled air into the diagnostic algorithm increased the frequency of SIBO diagnosis depending on pathology by 10–30%. In older age groups, there was a tendency to decrease the frequency of H2-SIBO, with a significant difference between preschool and high school age (18/75% and 12/42.9 %, p = 0.018), and a tendency to increase CH4-SIBO from 4.2 % to 17.9%. The frequency of H2-SIBO was significantly higher in children with functional versus chronic diseases of the upper digestive tract (22/71% и 4/30,8 %, p = 0,02). The highest frequency of SIBO was found in children with functional dyspepsia (89.8 %), functional constipation (87.9%) and atopic dermatitis (94.5%). CH4-SIBO was predominant in children with functional constipation (33%).
CONCLUSIONS: Parallel identification of hydrogen and methane in exhaled air increased the frequency of SIBO diagnosis in children of different age groups with gastroenterological and allergic pathology, which is relevant for further examination and therapy. CH4-SIBO flow was more typical for older children and H2-SIBO for younger age groups.
Diagnosis and treatment of infection specific to the perinatal period (Draft clinical recommendations for discussion by neonatologists and pediatricians)
Authors: Ivanov Dmitry O. , Panchenko Alexandra S. , Fedorova Larisa A. , Balashova Ekaterina N. , Bem Elena V. , Zelenin Nazar M. , Myznikova Irina V. , Levadneva Marina I. , Nabieva Anna S. , Pavlova Svetlana E. , Romanova Larisa A. , Chumakova Galina N. , Yakovleva Ekaterina E. , Belousova Tamara V. , Izvekova Irina Y. , Ovsyannikov Dmitry Y.
Published: November 2024

Perinatal infections occupy a leading place among the causes of neonatal morbidity, maternal and perinatal mortality. Infections are among the main causes of termination of pregnancy and premature birth. The practical recommendations presented in the work are intended for doctors of obstetric institutions in order to make a clinical diagnosis of an infection specific to the perinatal period, the tactics of examination and treatment of newborn children. The clinical recommendations correspond to the latest scientific data on the topic, contain information that is applied to the practical activities of a neonatologist, intensive care specialist and pediatrician. These clinical recommendations contain information about infections specific to the perinatal period, including the definition, frequency of occurrence, etiology of infections, pathogenetic mechanisms of disease development Numerous high-risk factors for infection of the fetus and newborn are described in detail. The document discusses and proposes the classification of the disease, the criteria for the adoption of the diagnosis. The features of the clinical picture of the disease are described, it is noted that the inflammatory process in a newborn child can be localized in any organ or acquire a systemic (generalized) character, in some cases, the ingress of an infectious agent into a macroorganism is not necessarily accompanied by clinical manifestations, which indicates an asymptomatic or subclinical course of infection. The recommendations provide advanced laboratory and instrumental diagnostics. The stages of treatment are described, including the choice and correction of antibacterial therapy, taking into account the peculiarities of the mother’s anamnesis, the child’s gestation period and the etiology of the disease. These clinical recommendations have been prepared taking into account the level of credibility of the recommendations and the level of reliability of the evidence.These practical recommendations are offered for public discussion and are posted in full on the website of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
Nevus comedonicus. Clinical case
Authors: Artykova Anna A. , Mineeva Olga K. , Leina Larisa M. , Milyavskaya Irina R. , Gorlanov Igor A. , Bolshakova Elena S.
Published: November 2024

Nevus comedonicus is a rare benign hamartoma of the sebaceous follicle which is more common on the face, neck, shoulders, chest or abdomen. Nevus is group of small or large open comedones. It is a type of organoid epidermal nevus and usually appears before the age of 10 years. The linear configuration of the lesion along Blaschko’s lines suggests that the nevus is a manifestation of mosaicism. A possible cause of nevus comedonicus is mosaic postzygotic mutation of the NEK9 gene. Nevus comedonicus syndrome is also associated with extracutaneous abnormalities. Extracutaneous manifestations most often include ocular abnormalities: ipsilateral cataracts and corneal changes. Associated skeletal abnormalities include abnormalities of the fingers/toes (polysyndactyly or clinodactyly, etc.), scoliosis and other spinal malformations. We present our patient with a large nevus comedonicus localized on the left half of the abdomen with transition to the thigh. The lesion consists of multiple densely located elements with a diameter up to 1–2 mm in the form of expanded orifices of hair follicles — open comedones and inflammatory nodes. Scars remain in place of resolved nodes. A feature of the nevus in our patient is the large size of the nevus and the presence of inflammatory nodes. Dermoscopy reveals numerous light and dark brown, round or barrel-shaped, homogeneous areas with protruding keratin plugs. The treatment was carried out at the clinic with minocycline and gel adapalene externally. Thus, comedo nevus is a rare skin pathology that usually appears at birth and can affect any area of the skin. It can be an isolated skin pathology or as a component of comedo nevus syndrome, which requires additional examination of patients.
A case of successful treatment of a child with peritonitis, complicated by bilateral purulent epididymitis
Authors: Vasileva Anastasia G. , Zinovev Evgenii V. , Martinen Maksim S. , Golovin Pavel S. , Bagaturia Georgii O. , Kosulin Artem V. , Kostyakov Denis V. , Kostyakova Anna V.
Published: November 2024

Acute appendicitis in children is one of the most common diseases requiring surgical treatment and ranks first among all emergency surgeries on the abdominal organs. The incidence of acute appendicitis complicated by peritonitis remains at the same level and does not tend to decrease. The course of the postoperative period in children is of particular interest due to the fact that the child’s body behaves atypically and it is very difficult to predict what complications will follow the operation within the framework of the underlying disease. The article presents a clinical case of successful treatment of peritonitis complicated by bilateral epididymitis. On the second day from the onset of the disease, the patient was hospitalized in the Children’s Clinical Hospital (St. Petersburg) with a clinical picture of acute appendicitis, peritonitis. Surgical treatment was performed: laparotomy, urgent appendectomy after 40/2 hours. Sanitation of the abdominal cavity. On the 5th day after the operation, pronounced scrotal edema appeared on both sides, the condition was assessed as secondary orchiepididymitis. On the 7th day after the surgical treatment, a decision was made to perform bilateral scrototomy. Thus, the clinical observation demonstrates variants of late complications after surgical treatment of purulent peritonitis in children against the background of undiagnosed non-closure of the vaginal processes of the peritoneum on both sides, as well as the possibility of successful complex treatment of such patients in a specialized institution. It is necessary to take into account the need for early diagnosis and planned surgical treatment of testicular hydrocele, including due to the possibility of such complications. Literature data with similar clinical cases are presented in isolated publications.
Pengaruh penambahan air rebusan pindang terhadap sifat fisikokimia dan sensori produk nori-like dari Ulva lactuca
Authors: Alaf Afifah Hanaa Nur , Santoso Joko , Ramadhan Wahyu
Published: November 2024

Pembuatan produk nori-like dapat dilakukan menggunakan rumput laut Ulva lactuca, dengan menambahkan air rebusan pindang. Tujuan penelitian ini menentukan formula nori-like terbaik dari U. lactuca dengan penambahan konsentrat air rebusan pindang berdasarkan karakteristik kimia, sensori, dan warna. Pembuatan produk nori-like dilakukan dengan menambahkan konsentrat air rebusan pindang yang berbeda, yaitu 0, 1, 2, 3, dan 4%. Parameter yang dianalisis meliputi uji sensori, proksimat dan serat pangan, asam amino, aktivitas air (aw), serta uji warna. Formulasi terpilih secara sensori dalam pembuatan nori-like, yaitu perlakuan penambahan air rebusan pindang sebanyak 3%. Produk nori-like memiliki nilai gizi protein yang lebih rendah dibandingkan nori komersial. Penambahan 3% konsentrat air rebusan pindang dapat meningkatkan nilai gizi produk nori-like dibandingkan dengan nori kontrol. Kadar air nori terpilih 12,77%; abu 14,53%; protein 17,02%; lemak 5,88%; karbohidrat 49,80% dan serat pangan 25,77%. Asam amino yang mendominasi pada nori-like terpilih, yaitu histidina, asam glutamat, dan glisina. Produk nori-like memiliki nilai aw 0,59 serta intensitas warna L (14,28); a (0,76); dan b (14,44).
Towards the Development of an Autonomy Supportive Parenting Intervention for Children with Down Syndrome
Authors:   , Csumitta Kelsey Diane , Raitano Lee Nancy
Published: November 2024

Youth with Down syndrome (DS) demonstrate impaired executive functions (EFs), which are tied to important life outcomes such as vocational status. Extensive research on typically developing youth and a few studies on youth with DS have found an association between EFs and autonomy supportive parenting strategies (behaviors that promote child independence). Consequently, coaching parents on how to be more autonomy supportive has the potential to lead to improved child EFs and associated life outcomes. While autonomy supportive parenting interventions have not yet been developed for parents of children with DS, other parent-mediated interventions have shown favorable results. Given the link between autonomy support and child EFs as well as recent promise for parent-mediated interventions, the current project involves two studies which aim to inform the development of a future autonomy supportive parenting intervention for parents of children with DS. Study 1 (consistent with Stage 0 of the NIH Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development) examined the relation between parent EFs and autonomy support as a potential intervention target, given documented links between parent EFs, child EFs, and autonomy support. Participants in Study 1 included 10 parents of children with DS who were rated on four aspects of autonomy support while completing a naturalistic puzzle task with their children. Preliminary results did not detect a relation between autonomy support and parent EFs, though further research with larger samples is needed. Study 2 (consistent with Stage 1 of the NIH Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development) investigated parent acceptability of a psychoeducational video about autonomy supportive strategies to determine whether key stakeholders were interested in this type of intervention. Participants consisted of a national sample of 64 parents of children with DS. Both quantitative and qualitative measures of stakeholder acceptability revealed parents were positively in favor of autonomy supportive parenting strategies. Parent preferences regarding the format of a future autonomy support intervention (e.g., recorded video or live intervention, virtual or in person, group or individual) were also surveyed, revealing a stronger preference for one-on-one sessions conducted either in person or virtually. Exploratory analyses suggested intervention format preferences (session dose and length) may vary by parent and child characteristics. Taken together, findings suggest that further research into the development of an autonomy supportive parenting intervention for children with DS is warranted.
An Experiential Learning Approach to Teach Sustainability in a Private School in India
Authors:   , Thapa Sarala , Lyttle Constance
Published: November 2024

Experiential learning is not a new concept to education. Experiential learning continues to empower learners to construct knowledge through the exploration of activities based on their physical and social environment, as well as individual's inner world and intuition. In this age of extreme climate change and environmental concerns, one important focus of educational institutions has been to teach the next generations of students about sustainability and the preservation of natural resources. Discussions on sustainability have spurred interest among researchers, educators, and policymakers both nationally and globally. India, a rapidly emerging economy, in the Asia-pacific region, has also actively engaged in its discussions at the policy level. However, more research is needed to explore how sustainability is integrated into the mainstream education system. This qualitative single case study explored teachers' perceptions and practices of using an experiential learning approach to teach sustainability in a private Prek-10th grade school in India. The findings demonstrated that experiential learning can be an impactful approach to teach sustainability. The study revealed new insights on the value of using an experiential learning approach to teach sustainability to the next generation of students. The findings highlighted that engaging in experiential learning can help acquire practical knowledge and awareness about sustainability through hands-on learning experiences. Such awareness can result in pro-environmental behavior. This study provides valuable insights on the importance of using an experiential learning approach to teach sustainability that can help bring individual and collective transformation for a safer, healthier, happier, and a sustainable world.
Láthatatlan alkoholfogyasztás : Nem hivatalos forrásokból származó alkohol fogyasztása két járásban
Authors: Elekes Zsuzsanna , Arnold Petra
Published: November 2024

Háttér és célkitűzések: A hivatalos statisztikai adatokban nem megjelenő, nem regisztrált alkoholfogyasztás becslése régóta kutatott kérdése az alkoholfogyasztással foglalkozó szakirodalomnak, ugyanis annak mennyisége jelentősen befolyásolhatja a hivatalos statisztikákban szereplő mennyiségek alapján levont következtetéseket. A nem regisztrált fogyasztás hagyományos forrása Magyarországon a házi pálinkafőzés és bortermelés, de különösen a rendszerváltás utáni időszakban és egyes határmenti térségekben ma is jelentős szerepet játszik a csempészet is. A hivatalos statisztikákban kimutatott alkoholfogyasztás csökkenését sok hazai szakértő magyarázza a házi pálinkafőzés megengedőbb szabályozása következtében feltehetően megnőtt nem regisztrált alkoholfogyasztással. A korábbi hazai és nemzetközi becslések a nem regisztrált fogyasztás arányát a hazai összes alkoholfogyasztáson belül 0,5–40%-ra becsülték.

Célkitűzés: Kutatásunk során arra kerestük a választ, hogy mennyire jellemző a nem regisztrált forrásból származó alkoholos italok fogyasztása, milyen forrásokat vesznek igénybe a fogyasztók, mely társadalmi csoportokra jellemző inkább, és a nem regisztrált alkohol milyen mértékben járul hozzá a megkérdezettek összfogyasztásához.

Módszertan: Két hazai hátrányos helyzetű járásban – a Siklósi és a Záhonyi járásban – kérdőíves vizsgálat során személyes megkérdezéses módszerrel vizsgáltuk a nem regisztrált fogyasztás jellemzőit. Kereszttábla elemzéseket, Khi-négyzet teszteket készítettünk, a társadalmi-demográfiai tényezők hatását bináris logisztikusregresszió-elemzéssel vizsgáltuk.

Eredmények: Minkét térségben jellemző a nem regisztrált alkohol fogyasztása az általános népességen belül, és ez arányaiban jelentős tétel a lakosság összes alkoholfogyasztásában. Becsléseink szerint az elfogyasztott alkohol mennyiségének legalább egynegyede nem regisztrált forrásból származik. Domináns a töményitalok házi főzése vagy bérfőzetése. A nem regisztrált forrásból történő alkohol beszerzése egyértelműen több és gyakoribb alkoholfogyasztással jár együtt. Adataink azt mutatják, hogy a nem regisztrált fogyasztás nem köthető kizárólag alacsony társadalmi státuszhoz. Ugyanakkor valószínűsíthető, hogy jellemzőbb ezen források használata a falvakban élő idősebb férfi népesség körében.
Parafie katolickie w obliczu standardów ochrony małoletnich
Authors: Ciechanowska Justyna , Szwed Katarzyna
Published: November 2024

Przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu jest analiza obowiązujących regulacji krajowych mających na celu ochronę małoletnich przed przemocą oraz wzmocnienie poszanowania ich praw. Autorki skupiły się na przedstawieniu obowiązków parafii Kościoła katolickiego wynikających z nowelizacji ustawy z 13 maja 2016 r. o przeciwdziałaniu zagrożeniom przestępczością na tle seksualnym i ochronie małoletnich (Dz. U. z 2024 r., poz. 560), przede wszystkim wykazały, co powinno zostać zawarte w standardach ochrony małoletnich oraz omówiły, kogo i w jakim zakresie ma dotyczyć weryfikacja niekaralności, jeżeli chodzi o personel, który ma kontakt z dziećmi.
Education for Democracy in the Light of Catholic Social Teaching
Authors: Banaszak Artur
Published: November 2024

The subject of democracy as a value is a reality that is embraced by many entities. John Paul II used to say that “Freedom is not given, it is a task.” The same can be said of democracy, which is not given once and for all, but is a task for us. Society must take care of democracy, but it must also ensure that the young generation is educated in this democracy. Education for democracy is essential. In this article I would like to look at the issues of education for democracy in the light of the social teaching of the Catholic Church. The goal is to show that the Catholic Social Teaching is promoting the democracy and necessity of teaching for democracy. The Catholic Social Teaching is also showing the way how to conduct the education for democracy understood in proper way (democracy based on human dignity and values).
On discrete Lorenz attractors of various types
Authors:   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Gonchenko Aleksandr ,   National Research University “Higher School of Economics”, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this work is to develop the theory of discrete attractors of Lorenz type in the case of three-dimensional maps. In this case, special attention will be paid to standard discrete Lorenz attractors, as well as discrete Lorenz attractors with axial symmetry (i.e. with symmetry x → -x, y → -y, z → -z characteristic of flows with the Lorenz attractors).

The main results of the work are related to the construction of elements of classification of such attractors. For various types of discrete Lorenz attractors, we will describe their basic geometric and dynamical properties, and also present the main phenomenological bifurcation scenarios in which they arise. In the work we also consider specific examples of discrete Lorenz attractors of various types in three-dimensional quadratic maps such as three-dimensional Henon maps and quadratic maps with axial symmetry and constant Jacobian. For the latter, their normal forms will be constructed — universal maps, to which any map from a given class can be reduced by means of linear coordinate transformations.
Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi Yükseköğretim Kurumlarının Sosyal Medya Pazarlaması Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Coşkun Engin
Published: November 2024

Pazarlama, internet ve web teknolojilerinin gelişmesiyle birlikte tüketicilere anında erişebilme, ürün/hizmet ya da herhangi bir fikrin pazarlanmasını sağlama amacıyla sosyal medya gibi internet ortamlarına taşınmıştır. Bu süreçte markalar, kurum ya da kuruluşlar rekabet avantajını kaybetmemek amacıyla birçok yenilikçi medyada yerini almıştır. Bu çalışmada, sosyal medya pazarlaması bağlamında Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi’nde yer alan kamu üniversitelerinin, rekabetçi avantaj konumlarını sosyal medya üzerinden yürüttüğü pazarlama iletişimi faaliyetleri ile değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda, kurumsal kimlik sunumlarının ve kurumsal vizyonlarının değerlendirilmesi Facebook sosyal ağ sitesi üzerinden içerik analizi tekniği ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre; Facebook sosyal ağ sitesinde sosyal medya pazarlamasını en yoğun kullanan üniversite beş farklı kategoride diğer üniversitelere göre daha fazla paylaşım oranına sahip olan Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi’dir. Sosyal medya pazarlaması ile ilgili en az paylaşım oranına sahip olan üniversite ise tüm kategoriler bağlamında herhangi bir paylaşım yapmamış olan Erzurum Teknik Üniversitesi’dir.
Goltz Paşa’nın Gözünde Osmanlı Balkanları: İsyan ve Demografi
Authors: Kara Hidayet
Published: November 2024

Goltz Paşa, son dönem Osmanlı askerî modernleşmesinin ve Osmanlı-Alman ilişkilerinin önemli bir figürüdür. Paşa görevde kaldığı süre boyunca askerî alanda birçok proje geliştirmiş, 93 harbinden sonra Osmanlı ordusunun yeniden yapılanmasından önemli roller üstlenmiştir. Görev yaptığı süre içerisinde Alman askerî sanayisi ile Osmanlılar arasında köprü görevi görmüş, kendisinin de çabalarıyla Osmanlı Devleti Alman askerî sanayisine yüklü miktarlarda siparişler vermiştir. Goltz, Osmanlı askerî modernleşmesi alanına katkıda bulunmakla birlikte zaman zaman Osmanlı coğrafyasına dair gözlemlerde de bulunmuştur. Paşa’nın en çok üzerinde durduğu bölge ise Balkanlar olmuştur. Bölgeye yapmış olduğu gezileri kaleme alan Paşa, zaman zaman da yabancı basına bölgedeki gelişmelere dair makaleler göndermiştir. Goltz, incelemiş olduğumuz bu yazısında, İstanbul'un Balkanlardaki siyasetine ve Avrupalı büyük güçlerin geliştirmiş oldukları politikalara değinmiştir. Paşa, gözlemlerini sadece siyasi alana sıkıştırarak yapmamıştır. Söz konusu bölgedeki problemlerin kaynağına değinirken, bölgenin demografik yapısına, bölge halklarının ilişkilerine, sosyal düzene de atıfta bulunmuştur. Bu açıdan Paşa’nın bölgeye dair gözlemleri günümüz de yaşanan problemlere de açıklama sunacak niteliktedir.
Dezavantajları Fırsata Dönüştüren Kadın Girişimciler: Bir Durum Çalışması
Authors: Özmen Kenan , Küçükali Adnan
Published: November 2024

Kadınların iş hayatına artan katılımı ve girişimcilik faaliyetlerinde daha fazla yer almaları, gelişmekte olan ekonomiler için büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu araştırma, girişimcilik faaliyetinde bulunan kadınların girişimcilik motivasyonları, karşılaştıkları engelleri, işletme sürdürülebilirliği ve büyüme planlarını, iş kurma sürecinde aldıkları eğitimi, finansal konularda yaşadıkları zorlukları tespit etmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmış ve Muş’un Bulanık ilçesimde 13 kadınla yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak görüşme gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler MAXQDA 2020 Pro bilgisayar programı kullanılarak içerik analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda 1 tema, 7 kategori ve bu kategorilerin altında da 13 alt kategori oluşturulmuştur. Araştırma bulguları katılımcı kadınların işsizliğin üstesinde gelme ve ekonomik bağımsızlıklarını kazanmak amacıyla girişimcilik faaliyetlerine yöneldiğini göstermiştir. Mesleki geliştirme süreçlerinde ise daha önceki iş deneyimlerinin belirleyiciliği etkili olmuştur. Katılımcılar işletmelerini kurarken karşılaşmış oldukları zorlukları; ailevi sorunlar, işyeri kiralamak ve maddi sıkıntılar şeklinde açıklamışlardır. Kadın girişimciliğinin teşvik edilmesi için toplumun tüm kesimlerinin, yerel yönetimlerin ve sivil toplum kuruluşlarının işbirliği yapması önemlidir. Bu işbirliği, kadın girişimcilerin ihtiyaç duyduğu kaynaklara daha etkin bir şekilde erişimlerini sağlayabilir.
Role of subjective norms in shaping entrepreneurial intentions among students
Authors: Nessel Karolina , Kościółek Szczepan , Leśniak Anna
Published: November 2024

In view of the inconsistency in prior research, the main goal of this analysis is to determine the influence of subjective norms on entrepreneurial intentions among Polish students. The secondary goal is to examine how these subjective norms are affected by entrepreneurial experiences among individuals close to students, the students’ self-employment history and work experiences, and their gender. Based on the framework of the theory of planned behaviour and data generated through surveys of students in a management programme (N = 255), structural equation modelling is applied. The results indicate that subjective norms indirectly influence students’ entrepreneurial intentions (through attitude towards entrepreneurship and perceived behavioural control). Regarding the antecedents of subjective norms, students’ prior entrepreneurial experience and work history are not significant, nor is gender.
An Assessment Of Financial Management In Selected Municipalities Within The Ngaka Modiri Molema District Council
Authors: Pelser Andries S , Qomfo Lutho
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the poor financial performance of South African municipalities, which is often reflected in widespread disclaimer audit outcomes. The primary aim is to identify strategic financial management practices that can enhance the financial performance of municipalities within the NMMD Council. The Auditor General has pinpointed key vulnerabilities, namely procurement and irregular expenses, revenue management issues, and weaknesses in investment and asset management, all contributing to financial inefficiencies.Primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews with senior officers in selected NMMD municipalities using an exploratory case study design. The data was analyzed using NVivo 12 Pro. Key findings highlight the need for effective leadership and governance, emphasizing the importance of distributing power among financial officers to prevent fraud and corruption. Functional financial management systems, internal audit units, and effective audit committees are essential for sound financial management and governance. Addressing shortcomings in procurement processes and investing in human resource training is necessary to minimize non-compliance and enhance financial management. The study underscores the importance of continuous monitoring, risk management, and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption to ensure sustainable financial performance. Legal proceedings should address financial misconduct, with disciplinary actions taken against those found guilty. Municipalities will continue to fail unless consequence management is implemented and enforced.
TENSÕES ENTRE BIOPOLÍTICA E DEMOCRACIA RADICAL: controle, governo e constitucionalismo
Authors: Garboza Jr José Mauro , Giacoia Gilberto , Lopes Soraya Saad
Published: November 2024

As respostas contemporâneas dadas aos problemas jurídico-políticos podem ser divididas em dois blocos: os diagnósticos pessimistas que ressaltam a inevitável sujeição ao poder e as apostas por mobilizações através das instituições. Para fins analíticos, este trabalhou elencou duas perspectivas teóricas que resumem, respectivamente cada deles: a biopolítica e a democracia radical. Por essa escolha, buscou-se responder em que medida é possível pensar uma perspectiva teórica quenão recaia na pura sujeição ou na pura adequação institucional? Para resolvê-lo, adotou-se um marco teórico centrado na construção conceitual de uma política dos afetos, por meio de comparações bibliográficas e inferências. Conclui-se que, apesar de não haver uma resposta definitiva ao tema de decomposição democrática, uma política dos afetos permite uma abordagem dos problemas não possibilitada pelos pontos de vista da sujeição biopolítica e da democracia radical institucionalista.
VIDA DIGITAL: como a tecnologia molda nossas relações e rotinas
Authors: Costa Júnior João Fernando
Published: November 2024

O artigo analisa os impactos da tecnologia digital no cotidiano, explorando tanto os benefícios quanto os desafios da hiperconectividade. Com a expansão das ferramentas digitais, observa-se uma crescente dependência de dispositivos e redes sociais, que alteram as formas de interação, trabalho e gerenciamento do tempo. Discute-se o conceito de hiperconectividade e seus efeitos na saúde mental, destacando a necessidade de estratégias para um uso equilibrado. Em seguida, é feito um enfoque nas interações sociais, abordando como a tecnologia facilita a manutenção de relações à distância e aproxima pessoas com interesses comuns. Entretanto, também se reflete sobre o paradoxo da “solidão digital”, em que a conexão online pode gerar isolamento nas interações presenciais e aumentar o sentimento de solidão. Examina-se também o impacto da tecnologia nas rotinas diárias, incluindo os benefícios de produtividade e conveniência, mas também os desafios impostos pela distração e procrastinação digital. O artigo conclui que, para usufruir plenamente das vantagens tecnológicas sem comprometer o bem-estar, é fundamental adotar práticas conscientes e limites saudáveis no uso digital. Estratégias como o minimalismo digital e momentos de desconexão são essenciais para preservar a qualidade das relações interpessoais e a saúde mental. Com essa abordagem, espera-se que os indivíduos possam equilibrar a tecnologia em suas vidas, utilizando-a como uma ferramenta de crescimento e conexão sem se tornarem excessivamente dependentes.
A influência da cultura grafocêntrica na estigmatização das variantes linguísticas
Authors: Monteiro Alexandre Henrique dos Santos
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo tem a pretensão de elencar alguns argumentos que justifiquem os estigmas gerados sobre as variantes linguísticas – sobretudo as de modalidade oral – a partir da hipótese de que esses estigmas são consequências naturais de sociedades grafocêntricas. Desenvolvendo os conceitos basilares acerca dos fenômenos de variação e de mudança linguística, sob a tutela da Linguística Histórica em diálogo com a Sociolinguística, buscamos demonstrar que esses fenômenos linguísticos são naturais a quaisquer línguas faladas no mundo. Em contraponto, mostramos como as peculiaridades da modalidade escrita fizeram com que ela mesma fosse eleita como forma oficial de expressão pelas instituições do Estado nas sociedades modernas, colaborando para a organização social, econômica e cultural dessas sociedades. Considerando assim que a organização social e cultural da terra recém-conquistada foi-se estruturando em torno da língua do colonizador – a Língua Portuguesa –, mais uma representante da cultura escrita europeia, nada mais natural que mantivéssemos características inerentes a esse desenvolvimento cultural.
A CARIOTIPAGEM COMO FERRAMENTA EM UMA ATIVIDADE DE EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA PARA ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Da Silva Luany Pereira , Ferreira Sabrinna Aparecida Queiroz , Messias Rafael Oliveira , Caldeira Andreia Juliana Rodrigues , Soares Cynthia Aparecida Arossa Alves , De Freitas Jaqueline Gleice Aparecida , Rodrigues Flávia Melo
Published: November 2024

Com base em um estudo aprofundado da Genética, a turma da disciplina Genética 2 da Universidade Estadual de Goiás (UEG) propôs a realização de uma atividade prática para o cumprimento da atividade curricular de extensão da matriz do curso de licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas. A atividade visava ensinar a turma de uma escola de ensino básico sobre a importância e a utilização de um cariótipo e como esse poderia ser montado, utilizando um modelo didático. Através da atividade prática, os alunos puderam aprofundar seus conhecimentos sobre a construção de cariótipos e aprimorar suas habilidades de comunicação e trabalho em equipe. A experiência proporcionou um momento de aprendizado e descoberta, consolidando o aprendizado sobre os cromossomos e seu papel na genética humana.
CONHECIMENTO SOBRE AS INFECÇÕES SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSÍVEIS EM MULHERES IMIGRANTES RESIDENTES EM PONTA GROSSA, PARANÁ
Authors: Lima Nazario dos Santos Jessica Aline , Camera Pimentel Victor
Published: November 2024

RESUMO: Avaliar o conhecimento sobre o tema “Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (IST)” em mulheres imigrantes residentes na cidade de Ponta Grossa, Paraná. Foi realizado um estudo transversal qualitativo. A população foi composta por mulheres imigrantes residentes no município de Ponta Grossa – Paraná no período de abril de 2023 até julho de 2024. Foram utilizados dois questionários, um para a coleta de dados sociodemográficos e outro para avaliar o conhecimento das imigrantes sobre as IST - Questionário sobre Conhecimento de Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (STD-KQ). Participaram do estudo 44 mulheres imigrantes com idades entre 21 e 73 anos, a maioria venezuelanas (86,3%), casadas (52,3%), desempregadas (59,1%), com renda familiar de um a três salários mínimos (61,4%) e com ensino superior completo (45,5%). Com a aplicação do Questionário sobre Conhecimento de Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (STD-KQ) podemos observar que o intervalo de respostas corretas foi de 2 a 24 pontos, tendo um escore médio de 13. Nenhuma das participantes acertou 100% das questões aplicadas. Os resultados desse trabalho demonstraram o perfil sociodemográfico das mulheres imigrantes que residem no município de Ponta Grossa – Paraná, além disso, o baixo nível de conhecimento desta população em relação às IST. Nesse contexto, se faz necessário ampliar a promoção da saúde para esta população, através da implementação de políticas públicas e de atividades de educação para a saúde, principalmente as voltadas para ações educativas em saúde sexual.
Implementasi Metode ST-DBSCAN untuk Pengelompokan Pola Penyebaran Petir di Kota Malang
Authors: Mufidah Hanifatul , Fahmi Hisyam
Published: November 2024

Lightning is an inescapable natural occurrence in the Earth’s atmosphere. Lightning is extremely harmful since the energy released can reach up to three million volts. Lightning strikes are difficult to forecast in terms of time, position, and intensity, therefore they may result in physical losses as they often result in fatalities. One method that can be used to identify an area and time that is prone to lightning is the clustering technique. The clustering approach utilized in this study is the ST-DBSCAN algorithm (Spatio Temporal-Density Based Spatial Clustering Application with Noise), which groups data based on spatial and temporal aspects. The dataset used in this study is lightning spots in Malang City from 1 January to 31 December 2022, with a total of 16,800 data. The most accurate analysis findings revealed four clusters and 26 contained noise, giving a Silhouette Coefficient value of 0.104 which employs parameters such as spatial distance (Eps1 = 0.2), temporal distance (Eps2 = 7), and minimum parts of spots within the group (MinPts = 7). Lightning strikes in Malang City in 2022 are anticipated to be frequently encountered between January and July in the first cluster, totaling 13.337 spots and the least occurred in August with 110 spots.
Strengthening Drought Resistance in Grass Peas via Plant-Smoke Solutions
Authors: Çopur Doğrusöz Medine , Gülümser Erdem
Published: November 2024

In this study, the negative effect of drought severity on forage quality in grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) genotypes and the role of smoke solution in preventing this effect were investigated. For this purpose, seeds primed with two different concentrations of poppy smoke solution were grown in three different environments and pots, including normal irrigation, moderately severe, and severe drought for 28 days. The trials were conducted under controlled conditions in the climate chamber separately for each genotype and environment. After harvest, shoot length, crude protein (CP), acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and mineral contents (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium) ratios were determined. As a result, it was observed that the protein content increased under drought stress for both genotypes, but this increase had a negative effect on mineral content, ADF, and NDF. The application of smoke solution prevented this negative effect and even further increased CP. The highest CP rate was determined as 35.48% at 10% solution dose in moderate drought and 35.12% at the same dose in severe drought. Furthermore, positive effects of smoke solutions at both doses on quality were determined under normal irrigation conditions. Additionally, the population's resistance to drought and response to smoke solutions were higher than the variety. In conclusion, it was revealed that applying a 10% smoke solution in grass pea genotypes has a preventive effect on drought stress.
Effect of Biogas Solid Waste on Mineral Content of Barley (Hordeum vulgare conv. distichon)
Authors: Türkay Cengiz , Karaman Ruziye
Published: November 2024

In this study, it was aimed to determine the mineral contents and changes in barley (Hordeum vulgare conv. distichon) grain treated with different doses of biogas solid waste. The study was conducted for two years with 4 replications in a randomized complete block design. In the study, biogas solid waste was applied at doses of 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 tons ha-1 and the macro (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium) and microelement (iron, manganese, zinc and copper) contents of the barley grains obtained were determined. Macro and microelement contents of barley grain increased with the increase in biogas solid waste application in both experimental years. It was determined that 40 tons ha-1 dose of biogas solid waste application was the most effective application on macro and micro nutrient contents of barley grain. Compared to the control treatment, 40 tons ha-1 biogas waste application increased the macroelement contents by 3.02% (maximum increase N, 7.87%) and microelement contents by 9.97% (maximum increase Cu, 22.84%). As a result, 40 tons ha-1 biogas waste application enriched the macro and micronutrient content of barley grain and biogas waste application can be used to increase the nutrient composition of barley grain, which has important areas of use in human and animal nutrition.
Organ-Specific Gene Expression Profiles of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Response to Combined Abiotic Stress Factors
Authors: Derelli Tüfekçi Ebru , Akdogan Güray , Türktaş Mine , Uranbey Serkan
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the regulation of gene expression in root, leaf, and grain tissues of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in response to drought and heat stresses at the grain-filling stage for the first time by transcriptome analysis. The sequencing result, obtained on a Roche 454 GS FLX+, yielded a total of 117,790,028 base reads and 8,351 unigenes with an average length of 461 bp. Through transcriptome analysis, numerous transcripts have been identified to be involved in maintaining osmotic and ionic balance, detecting and transmitting signals, modifying protein structure and function, ensuring membrane integrity and stability, and are associated with energy and carbohydrate metabolism. Against drought and high-temperature stresses, tolerance mechanisms in the root, leaf, and grain tissues differentially regulated many specific transcription factors identified. Betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, callose synthase, cell wall-associated hydrolase, MYB33, and NAC69 transcription factors expression levels were measured with qRT-PCR. Transcriptome analysis revealed that the transcripts identified were related to osmotic and ionic balance, signal detection and transduction, modification of structural and functional proteins, cell membrane structure and stability, energy and carbohydrate metabolism, and their expression level varied according to the tissue or drought and high-temperature stress applied.
Dünya, Avrupa Birliği Ülkeleri ve Türkiye’de Pestisit Kullanımı ve Yasal Düzenlemeler
Authors: Yılmaz Hasan , Düzenli Arzu , Dağ Merve Mürüvvet
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışmada 2000-2021 dönemini kapsayacak şekilde dünya, Avrupa Birliği (AB) ülkeleri ve Türkiye’deki pestisit kullanımındaki değişimin analiz edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca pestisit kullanımını düzenlemeye ve azaltmaya yönelik yapılan yasal düzenlemeler ve izlenen politikalar değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmanın bulgularına göre 2021 yılı itibariyle dünya ortalaması pestisit kullanımı 1.07 kg ha-1, AB ülkeleri ortalaması 3.20 kg ha-1 ve Türkiye ortalaması 2.26 kg ha-1 olarak gerçekleşmiştir. Buna göre Türkiye’de hektara kullanılan pestisit miktarının AB ortalamasından düşük, dünya ortalamasından ise yüksektir. Birim alana pestisit kullanımı içinde dünyada herbisitlerin payı en yüksek iken (% 21.92), AB (% 43.18) ve Türkiye’de (% 36.06) ise fungisit ve bakterisitlerin payının en yüksektir. Avrupa Birliği, pestisit kullanımını azaltmak ve çevresel sürdürülebilirliği sağlamak amacıyla kapsamlı yasal düzenlemeler yaparken, Türkiye'de pestisit kullanımına yönelik düzenlemeler sınırlı kalmaktadır. Türkiye’de pestisit kullanımına yönelik yasal düzenlemelerdeki yetersizliğe rağmen son yıllarda sürdürülebilir tarım uygulamalarının teşvik edilmesine yönelik büyük çabaların olduğu söylenebilir. Bu durum, Avrupa Birliği'nin tarım çevre ilişkilerine ve çevresel hedeflerine daha yapısal odaklı yaklaştığını, Türkiye'nin ise pestisit kullanımını dolaylı yoldan kontrol altına almaya çalıştığını göstermektedir. Türkiye, AB uyum sürecini de dikkate alarak, Avrupa Birliği'nin yapısal odaklı ve kapsamlı yasal düzenlemelerini hayata geçirecek pestisit kullanımına ilişkin riskleri azaltan daha spesifik yasal düzenlemeler, politikalar ve stratejiler geliştirmelidir. Türkiye’de sürdürülebilir bir tarımsal üretim için alternatif hastalık ve zararlı kontrol yöntemlerinin geliştirilmesi ve çiftçi adaptasyonlarının sağlanması için vergilendirme ve sübvansiyon gibi daha etkin tarım çevre politikası önlemlerinin uygulanması önerilir.
Sulamaya Açılacak Alanlarda Çiftçilerin Sulu Tarıma Geçiş Kararlarında Sosyal Ağlarının Rolü: Ambar Baraj Havzası Örneği, Türkiye
Authors: Aydoğan Mehmet , Vural Sibel , Gündüz Orhan , Uysal Osman
Published: November 2024

Çalışmanın temel amacı, çiftçilerin sulama barajı ve sulama konusundaki bilgi düzeyleri ile sulu tarıma geçiş kararlarında etkili olabilecek sosyal ağlarının rolünü ortaya çıkarmaktır. Araştırmanın ana materyalini 2022 yılında Türkiye’nin Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi’nde bulunan Diyarbakır ili Ambar Baraj havzasında yer alan ve tabakalı tesadüfi örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen 122 çiftçi ile yüz yüze yapılan anketlerden elde edilen veriler oluşturmaktadır. Çiftçilerin ve işletmelerinin sosyo-ekonomik ve çiftlik özelliklerinin karşılaştırılmasında Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi (ANOVA)’nden; bilgi düzeyleri, Ambar Barajı’nın sulama altyapısı konusundaki farkındalıkları ve bilgi ihtiyaçlarının analizinde frekans ve yüzdeler ile işletme büyüklüklerine göre karşılaştırmalarda Kruskal Wallis testinden yararlanılmıştır. Çiftçilerin sulu tarıma geçiş kararlarında sosyal ağlarının etkilerinin incelenmesinde ise Sosyal Ağ Analizi’nden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları, çiftçilerin Ambar sulama barajı ve sulama altyapısı ile ilgili bilgi düzeyleri ve farkındalıklarının düşük olduğunu, bu durumun sulu tarıma geçiş için yapılacak yatırımların etkinliğini azaltacağını ve modern sulama sistemlerine geçişte çiftçilerin bu yenilikleri benimseme sürecini uzatacağını göstermektedir. Çiftçilerin modern sulama sistemlerine geçiş kararlarında sırasıyla tarımsal kuruluşlar ve tarım danışmanları, akrabalar, komşular, girdi satıcıları ve internet etkilidir. Çiftçilerin sosyal ağlarında yer alan çiftçi örgütleri, yazılı ve basılı materyallerin yeniliklerin benimsenmesi sürecindeki etkisi sınırlıdır. Diğer taraftan çiftçiler yeniliklere ulaşmada grup yayım metotlarını tercih etmekte, inceleme ve deneme imkânı sağlanan yeniliklerin yaygınlaşması daha etkin sonuçlar vermektedir. Sonuç olarak, tarımsal altyapı yatırımlarına başlanmadan önce; sürece tüm paydaşların dahil edilmesi ve yararlanıcıların bilgilendirilmesi, çiftçi örgütlerinin etkinliklerinin artırılması, kurumsal organizasyonların proje öncesi ve sonrasında yayım faaliyetlerini bir program dahilinde sürdürmeleri, geleneksel yayım metotlarının dijital teknolojilerle ve lider çiftçilerin sulamaya ilişkin teknik bilgilerle desteklenmesi, sulamaya ilişkin tarımsal yeniliklerin yayılması ve benimsenme süreçlerinde hızlandırıcı bir rol oynayabilir.
An Ecological Perspective on the Challenges in Language Education: Focus on Agency and Affordances
Authors: Rokita-Jaśkow Joanna
Published: November 2024

The article presents an overview of recent research trends from an ecological perspective, arguing that the ecological perspective can be most aptly used to describe current language education, characterized by dynamic and unpredictable changes. It delineates such topics as the spread of technology and out-of-school language learning, linguistically diverse classes, and teacher wellbeing. The notion of teacher agency is addressed, which can be critical in the perception of the challenges in education, i.e. whether they will be used as affordances to modify teaching or as a threat undermining the teacher’s professional identity. In conclusion, guidelines for current teacher education are provided.
Comparative Analysis of the Knowledge Absorption Capacity of Auto Parts Companies in the State of Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Neis Andressa , Rohenkohl Júlio Eduardo
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes auto parts companies in Rio Grande do Sul so as to understand their knowledge absorption capacities and to identify important combinations to reach Absorptive Capacity. The Absorptive Capacity is a dynamic skill, and relationships among learning, innovation and interaction may boost knowledge absorption and improve companies' innovative capabilities. Data analysis using Fuzzy Sets Qualitative Comparative Analysis revealed necessary and sufficient conditions related to the dimensions and components that shape the Absorptive Capacity. It was observed that the combinations of capabilities of the companies are sufficient to reach an average level of Absorptive Capacity.