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Quality Assessment of Traditional Persian Medicine Observational StudiesQuality Assessment of Traditional Persian Medicine Observational Studies
Authors: Norouzi Mojtaba , Haghdoost Ali Akbar , Setayesh Mohammad
Published: July 2024

Background: Although observational studies are valuable sources of scientific evidence, they are prone to bias and confounding. This study aimed to assess the quality of observational studies in Traditional Persian medicine (TPM).
Methods: A systematic search was conducted in national and international databases up to the end of 2022 to identify observational studies on TPM. The quality of articles was evaluated using the STROBE checklist and CARE guidelines.
Results: Out of the 192 articles identified, 109 met the eligible criteria for quality assessment. Cross-sectional and case-control studies had a mean STROBE score of 1.2±0.51 out of 2, with the introduction section scoring highest and the results and methods sections scoring lowest. The worst reported items in the method section involved sensitivity analyses, bias control, and management of missing data. Case reports and case series had a mean score of 1.4±0.55 out of 2, with the section on therapeutic interventions scoring the highest. Other sections like keywords, follow-up and outcomes, diagnostic assessment, patient perspective, and informed consent scored below one.
Conclusion: Many reviewed articles did not adhere to the recommended formatting in the evaluation tools, making it challenging to assess their quality. Having said that, the quality of observational studies in the field of TPM is a point of concern.
Diabetes Mellitus Inequality in South Korean Adults by Region: The Influence of Obesity and Depression
Authors: Park Seong-Hi , Lee Heashoon
Published: July 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has different prevalence by region. This study aimed to identify the differences in the effects of obesity and depression on DM in South Korean adults by region.
Methods: The participants were 14,343 adults (≥30 yr) from Ulsan (regions with the lowest prevalence of DM) and Jeonbuk (regions with the highest prevalence of DM), and data were extracted from the Community Health Survey 2019. We applied a complex sampling design analysis to reflect the stratified, clustering and weights. The data were analyzed using the unweighted frequencies, weighted percentage, mean, standard error, Chi-Square test and multiple logistic regression analysis (SPSS 25.0).
Results: Regarding the main result for Ulsan, the odds ratio of DM increased by 1.94, 2.52,1.57, and 4.87 times for obesity(25-29.9kg/m²), high obesity(≥30kg/m²), depression, and receipt of psychological counseling for depression, respectively. In Jeonbuk, the odds ratio of DM increased by 1.79, 2.84, and 3.59 times for obesity, high obesity, and unmet medical experience, respectively. On the other hand, depression-related variables were found to not influence DM
Conclusion: We provided the rationale for conducting a health project that interventions for obesity and depression should be included in DM management programs differently in Ulsan and Jeonbuk regions
Correlation Study of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RAs) on Diabetic Patients with Hypertension
Authors: Chang Yeting , Yu Qin
Published: July 2024

Background: We aimed to investigate the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) on blood pressure, blood glucose and blood lipid in diabetic patients with hypertension.
Methods: A total of 300 diabetic patients and essential hypertension admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China from January 2021 to December 2022 were selected. They were divided into an observation group and a control group using a random number table method. The control group was treated with conventional antihypertensive drugs, hypoglycemic drugs, and lipid-lowering drugs. The observation group was supplemented with liraglutide based on the control group. Blood pressure, blood glucose and blood lipid of the two groups were compared at the initial stage of medication and after 4 weeks and half a year, and the influencing factors of patients with persistent hypertension were further analyzed through Logistic regression.
Results: After 4 weeks and 6 months of medication, inter group comparisons showed that systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), fasting blood glucose (FBG) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), as well as total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerol (TG), and plasma arteriosclerosis index (AIP) in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (Ρ<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression model analysis showed that age, smoking history, drinking history, taking conventional antihypertensive drugs, taking hypoglycemic drugs, taking lipid-lowering drugs, BMI, FBG, HbA1c and LDL-C were independent influencing factors for persistent hypertension (Ρ<0.05).
Conclusion: GLP-1RAs could effectively improve the indexes including blood pressure, blood glucose and blood lipid in diabetic patients with hypertension.
Impact of Psychological Capital on Organizational Commitment and Turnover Intention: Evidence from Korean Flight Attend-ants
Authors: Han Eui-Jin , Cai Lei
Published: July 2024

Background: We analyzed the effects of psychological capital on organizational commitment and turnover intention among flight attendants at a Korean airline and the mediating effect of organizational commitment.
Methods: Data were collected through a 2022 survey of Korean flight attendants, yielding 297 responses. Model reliability and validity were assessed to confirm hypotheses.
Results: Hope had a significant negative effect on turnover intention P<0.05), whereas optimism and resilience did not have significant effects on turnover intention. Additionally, hope had a significant positive effect on normative and continuance commitment, unlike optimism and resilience, which did not have significant effects on normative commitment or continuance commitment. Both normative commitment and continuance commitment negatively influenced turnover intention. Organizational commitment mediated the relationship between psychological capital and turnover intention, reinforcing the positive impact of psychological capital on reducing turnover intention.
Conclusion: This study underscores the significance of psychological capital in shaping organizational commitment and reducing turnover intention among Korean flight attendants. Strengthening psychological capital and fostering organizational commitment can bolster airline stability, competitiveness, and service quality.
Linoleic Acid Modulates the Expression of Metastatic and Angiogenic Markers MMP-2 and Talin-2 in Gastric Cancer Cell Line MKN-45
Authors: Elieh-Ali-Komi Daniel , Kazemi Tohid , Shekari Najibeh , Farzamifar Parviz , Eghbali Elham , Mansoori Behzad , Baradaran Behzad , Shirmohamadi Masoud
Published: July 2024

Background: Linoleic acid (LA) has modulatory effects on gastric cancer cell lines. This study aimed to investigate the effects of linoleic acid on the expression of metastatic and angiogenic molecular markers in gastric cancer cell line MKN-45.
Methods: In this study performed in Tabriz, Iran in 2021, MKN-45 cells were treated with LA in the presence or absence of docetaxel. Total RNA was extracted, and cDNA synthesized from the cells before and after treatment. The expression levels of Talin-2 and MMP-2 genes and mir-20, mir-30, mir-126, and mir-194, were determined by quantitative real-time PCR.
Results: LA treatment reduced the expression levels of mir-126, mir-194, mir-30, and MMP-2, while increased the expression levels of Talin-2 mRNA. Docetaxel treatment could decrease the expression levels of mir-20, Talin-2, and MMP-2 mRNA levels while increasing the expression levels of mir-126, mir-194, and mir-30. Additionally, the combined treatment of MKN-45 cells with LA and docetaxel could reduce the expression levels of mir-20 and mir-126 and increased the expression levels of mir-194, mir-30, Talin-2, and MMP-2 mRNAs.
Conclusion: Modulation of the expression levels of gastric cancer involved microRNAs, Talin-2, and MMP-2 may be a mechanism through which LA may exert its biological effects on GC cell line MKN-45. LA may have an antimetastatic effect by reducing the MMP-2 expression and pro-angiogenic effect through increasing Talin-2 expression levels.
Association between the Dietary Inflammatory Index and the Risk of Cesarean Delivery
Authors: Sheikholmolooki Fateme , Djazayery Abolghassem , Abbasi Behnood
Published: July 2024

Background: Cesarean section (CS) is one of the most important pregnancy concerns in the world. Increased inflammation is associated with increased risk factors for cesarean section. Diet plays a major role in reducing inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and the risk of Cesarean section in Tehranian women.
Methods: This case-control study included 390 pregnant women in Tehran, Iran between 2020 and 2021 at their initial visit to pregnancy clinics, selected by a cluster sampling method. Dietary intakes were determined using valid reliable questionnaires and DII was calculated. Weight, height, and waist circumference were also measured.
Results: The mean age of the subjects was 28.5 yr (± 5.02) and weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in the case group with a higher DII were higher. Odds ratio (OR) of cesarean section in DII quartiles was statistically significant. Confounding factors including age, BMI and total energy intake were adjusted in the first model and weight, waist circumference, physical activity and supplements in the second model and the relationship remained significant (P<0.001).
Conclusion: High scores of dietary inflammatory index, possibly through an increase in inflammatory factors, can increase the chances of having a cesarean section.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Bibliometric Review
Authors: Panahi Zahra , Akbari Razieh , Ghaemi Marjan
Published: July 2024

Background: The research combined different bibliometric techniques to analyze systematically recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) documents from 1970 to 2023.
Methods: Overall, 1287 documents from the Web of Science database associated with recurrent pregnancy loss between 1970 and 2023 were identified for more than 300 journals. The data were analyzed with VOSviewer software.
Results: The trend of paying attention to the topic of RPL can be divided into three periods. The number of publications on RPL increased significantly after 2010. Most of the papers were published in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology areas. Utilizing co-occurrence and co-citation analysis, our study found that the most influential documents mapped the knowledge structure, and projected future research directions. The co-occurrence analysis showed five clusters even though the co-citation analysis designates four.
Conclusion: RPL has increased in recent years exponentially and some areas were explained carefully, therefore these results could be used as a research agenda for the future direction by a range of interested beneficiaries.
Investigating the Correlation between Handedness and Emotion Regulation Strategies in Asthma and Allergy Patients
Authors: Shahandeh Maryam , Shahandeh Khandan , Shiralian Marjan
Published: July 2024

Background: Asthma and allergic diseases are common chronic non-communicable conditions that can negatively impact the quality of life of patients. Psychological factors play a role in both the onset and progression of these conditions. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between handedness and emotion regulation and cognitive emotion regulation strategies in patients with asthma and allergies in Isfahan, central Iran.
Methods: We employed a causal-comparative research design. The study population consisted of all patients visiting Asthma and Allergy Clinic in Isfahan. One hundred participants were selected through probability sampling. Data were collected using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire and the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies Questionnaire, and were analyzed using univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: Cognitive emotion regulation was significantly different between right-handed and left-handed patients with asthma and allergies (P=0.0001). A significant difference was also observed between the two groups in their emotion regulation strategies (P=0.031). The rate of positive and negative cognitive regulation strategies was higher in left-handed individuals with asthma and allergies, compared to right-handed individuals.
Conclusion: Overall, handedness has a significant impact on the behavior and mental health of patients suffering from asthma and allergies. Therefore, handedness should be taken into consideration in interventions for emotion regulation.
Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Epidemiology in Iranian Elderly Population; an Analysis of the Iranian National Registry for Cancer (2009-2014 Years)
Authors: Akbari Mohammad-Esmaeil , Fararouei Mohammad , Kabiri Leila Asef , Karami Maryam , Gheibi Zahra , Nikeghbalian Zahra , Maki Afsaneh , Bashirpour Mohammad Amin , Moradian Farid , Ghelichi-Ghojogh Mousa
Published: July 2024

Background: We aimed to investigate the patterns of incidence and prevalence of bone sarcoma (BS) and soft tissue sarcoma (STS), morphology as well as geographical distribution in the elderly in Iran.
Methods: By the primary site of the tumor and the morphological types, whole cases of cancer were classified. Then, the WHO classification (2018) and the third revision of the standard International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O-3) were used to assign a code to them. The estimated incidence rates were obtained as the frequency of the newly-diagnosed cases within one year divided by the calculated population of the mid-year Iranian residents as estimated by the Iranian Bureau of Statistics. The age-standardized incidence rates were also estimated for both bone and soft tissue sarcoma.
Results: The annual crude incidence rates of sarcomas in males (0.80 per 100,000) were more than in females (0.55 per 100,000) in all years. The total combined crude incidence in 2014 years was obtained at 0.67 per 100,000 people. In terms of disease grade majority of the patients were of grade 3 (11.5 %). In terms of tumor location, the Lower extremity was 16.8%, the Visceral (including gastrointestinal & uterus) 15.8%, the Thoracic 12.8%, and the Pelvic & abdominal wall 9.7%.
Conclusion: Even though such sarcoma is more prevalent in elderly men, its incidence was also observed in lower-aged female groups. In addition, the incidence rate of BS was lower in comparison with that of STS, and the patients often exhibited an unknown degree of sarcoma.
Association between Neck Circumference and Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia in Nearly Healthy Adults: A Review of 2019-2020 Cross-Sectional Korean Nationwide Data
Authors: Hwang In Cheol , Suh Heuy Sun , Ahn Hong Yup , Seo Mi Ryoung , Yeo Jina
Published: July 2024

Background: Neck circumference (NC) measurement has been recently developed as a simple and time-saving anthropometric method for predicting cardiovascular risk. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is known as one of the cardiovascular risk factors. This study investigated the association between NC and asymptomatic hyperuricemia among the general population of Korea.
Methods: This cross-sectional study examined data from 7,629 participants in the 2019–2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors associated with hyperuricemia.
Results: Approximately 10% of participants corresponded to hyperuricemia group who were likely to be male, have more comorbidities, poorer habits, and larger NC. Multivariable regression analysis revealed that NC was significantly associated with hyperuricemia in women (OR 1.17; 95% CI 1.06-1.30), but not in men (OR 1.04; 95% CI 0.96-1.12).
Conclusion: A large NC is independently correlated with hyperuricemia among Korean women.
Biomechanical Analysis of Slope Perception and Body Alignment in Healthy Subjects
Authors: Lee JaeWoo , Park JunSung
Published: July 2024

The Article Abstract is not available.
Determining Standards and Estimating the Required Human Resources of Iranian Hospitals: An Overview in the Last Decade
Authors: Maleki Mohammadreza , Shahidi Sadeghi Niusha , Mohaghegh Bahram , Gorji Hassan Abolghasem , Ghadakchi Ali
Published: July 2024

The Article Abstract is not available.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Adolescent-Oriented Mindfulness Training and Positive Psychological Interventions on Self-Esteem and Sleep Problems of Female Adolescents
Authors: Tavakkoli Maryam , Taheri Ali , Hariri Parisa
Published: July 2024

Aim: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of adolescent-oriented mindfulness training and positive psychological interventions on self-esteem and sleep problems of adolescent girls in city of Abadeh. Methods: The present research method was a post-event descriptive quasi-experimental study with control group. The statistical population of this research was all female teenagers studying in city of Abadeh, 45 of whom were selected through purposeful sampling and randomly assigned to three groups (adolescent-centered mindfulness training, positive psychological interventions, and control groups). The measurement tool was Cooper Smith's Self-Esteem Questionnaire and Pittsburgh's Sleep Quality Questionnaire. Findings: The findings showed that the relationship between pre-test and post-test in self-esteem scores and sleep problems is significant (p<0.05). Other results also showed that the main effect of the group is significant, which indicates that the main variables of the research, namely, self-esteem and sleep problems in the post-test stage, are significantly different in the two experimental and control groups (P=0.001). Conclusion: The results of multivariate and univariate covariance analysis showed that adolescent-oriented mindfulness training and positive psychological interventions increase self-esteem and reduce sleep problems in adolescent girls. Also, mindfulness intervention had a greater effect on increasing self-esteem and reducing sleep problems in adolescent girls than positive psychotherapy intervention.
A Paradigm Model of School Counseling Services based on Grounded Theory
Authors: Saadatzaade Rooholla , Sodany Mansour , Farhadirad Hamid
Published: July 2024

Aim: The purpose of this research is to provide a model of school counseling services based on the conditions and implications of the grounded theory to help school counselors use appropriate services for the integrated development of students. Methods: The research method was a qualitative research that was conducted using the grounded theory approach. Semi-structured interviews and the translation of authentic school counseling documents were used in this study to collect data. Eight professional school counselors with doctoral degrees in counseling, who worked in schools as a school counselor for more than 10 years, and many of whom teach at universities, participated in this study.Results: The findings of this research are based on the field of grounded theory, including concepts of the factors and consequences of school counseling services. These concepts include: developmental needs of students, professional competence of school counselors, necessity of family awareness, cultural context, family lifestyle, education policy, entrance exam phenomenon, psychiatrists and drug prescription, therapeutic attitude instead of preventive attitude, non-governmental institutions and schools, student standards, and counselor standards. Conclusions: The findings of the research showed that the provision of school counseling services should be based on the developmental needs of students, the cultural context and lifestyle of families should be considered, school counselors should have the necessary standards to provide services, and finally, direct and indirect counseling services. The school should be provided in a specialized manner and in a regular framework to facilitate the integrated growth of students.
La implosión del cuerpo en la era digital: Un análisis del cuerpo como fuente de identidad personal y producción social desde enfoques feministas y la tecnociencia
Authors: Tómmerbakk Elisabeth
Published: July 2024

En la era digital los significados sociales y culturales del cuerpo han cambiado gracias a la tecnociencia, el mercado y posibilidades del ciberespacio. El cuerpo humano se ha convertido en uno de los territorios más importantes de la representación del “yo” y la identidad. A lo largo de la historia, el cuerpo ha estado relacionado con una serie de dicotomías y estrictas divisiones (sujeto/objeto, masculino/femenino, naturaleza/cultura) que han pretendido gobernar y disciplinarlo. Estas divisiones se han vuelto más difusas y las categorías ya no son tan claras debido a que los espacios de lo real y lo virtual se sobreponen, conformando nuevos territorios de exploración y transgresión. El sujeto tiene, por lo tanto, nuevas y complejas formas de construir su identidad en las que participa directamente la tecnología y la tecnociencia.
“Para llegar a McOndo”
Authors: De Rosso Ezequiel
Published: July 2024

Durante la década del noventa se realizaron diversos diagnósticos sobre lo que se percibía como un nuevo momento de la narrativa latinoamericana. Esos discursos suelen considerar la condición “negativa”, carente, de esas narrativas. Este trabajo pretende empezar a diseñar otras variantes que puedan describir el período, a partir de la lectura del libro McOndo, la antología preparada por Alberto Fuguet y Sergio Gómez, en 1996.
El Realismo Mágico: una lectura “otra”
Authors: Patarroyo Rengifo Santiago
Published: July 2024

El artículo tomará como punto de partida el texto de la profesora Erna Von der Walde “Realismo mágico y poscolonialismo”, para realizar una categorización y exploración de lo que se entiende por realismo mágico. En un segundo momento mostrará dos posibles perspectivas para entender el realismo mágico (en adelante RM) y finalizará con una propuesta que más que concluir buscará abrir la discusión en torno al problema de la(s) identidad(es).
La edición universitaria como práctica de extensión y difusión cultural de las universidades públicas en América Latina: Estado de la cuestión y actualidad
Authors: Guerra González Jenny Teresita
Published: July 2024

La edición es componente fundamental de las labores de extensión y difusión de las universidades públicas en América Latina porque a través de la publicación de textos y productos multimedia de índole académica y cultural, promueven la formación y actualización de estudiantes y profesores además de socializar a la comunidad los resultados de la docencia y la investigación de las casas de estudios en cuestión. Partiendo de las especificidades de la edición universitaria, este trabajo ahonda en los orígenes de la actividad editorial en las universidades del subcontinente, la importancia y formas de organización (asociaciones y redes nacionales e internacionales) de estas instituciones en la actualidad así como los problemas y retos a los que se enfrentan.
Dulcísima y sin fastidio: la alimentación cuencana en el siglo XVIII entrevista desde los textos y las imágenes
Authors: Martínez Borrero Juan
Published: July 2024

El estudio de la alimentación colonial americana, durante el siglo XVIII, muestra que los procesos de aclimatación de plantas y animales, iniciados durante el siglo XVI, han llegado casi a niveles de perfección, pero, además, se reconoce la riqueza y variedad de muchos productos autóctonos que en algunos casos forman la base de una cocina mestizada. Este tema se estudia para el territorio de la Real Audiencia de Quito, con especial referencia al Corregimiento de Cuenca, un territorio de gran diversidad agrícola y variada base cultural. Los viajeros y funcionarios que escribieron sus impresiones sobre estos territorios destacan admirados las cualidades de muchos productos vegetales y en especial de las frutas que son objeto de reiteradas referencias, pero no son estas los únicos documentos ya que en la pintura mural de los monasterios de clausura de Cuenca, en particular en el Carmen de la Asunción, las frutas son representadas con enorme detalle y variedad. Se estudian los sentidos simbólicos de la alimentación y cómo se relacionan con la construcción de una visión idealizada de la realidad en un contexto en que el área de abastecimiento de la ciudad de Cuenca alcanza a decenas de kilómetros del centro urbano, cubriendo nichos ecológicos variados. Se concluye que la naturaleza se convierte en un imaginario metafórico de la realidad, ocultando las tensiones que caracterizan a una sociedad en vísperas de un cambio político de gran magnitud.
Nudos blancos. Acerca de la relación mito-memoria cultural en La ciudad ausente (1992) de Ricardo Piglia
Authors: Molina Ahumada Pablo
Published: July 2024

A partir de una reflexión situada desde la Semiótica de la Cultura de Iuri Lotman en diálogo con algunas reflexiones sobre la crítica del mito y su traducción literaria, este trabajo busca explorar la potencia de la metáfora del “nudo blanco” que propone la novela La ciudad ausente (1992) de Ricardo Piglia para pensar la compleja relación entre mito y memoria de la cultura, indagando el modo en que podría ser leído el diálogo entre mito y literatura y cómo esa relación da cuenta de un mecanismo más abarcativo, que alude a la diámica misma de un sistema cultural. Así, la hipótesis que maneja nuestro estudio es que determinados textos culturales, al traducirse entre sí (el mito como sustrato literario y la literatura como vehículo del mito) permiten dar cuenta de ese dinamismo a través de metáforas que, lejos de constituir un mero ornato literario, permiten captar el modo de funcionamiento de un sistema cultural.
PET Odontologia no Vale pela perspectiva dos acadêmicos
Authors: Da Silva Brender Leonan , Soares Célio Leone Ferreira , Ferreira Isabelle D’Angelis de Carvalho , Pereira Marianna Miranda , Paiva Paula Cristina Pelli
Published: July 2024

O trabalho em questão trata-se de um relato de experiência, a partir da dissertação dos petianos de suas expectativas e atuações e de uma análise crítica dos resultados do trabalho desenvolvido pelo programa. Com isso, tornou-se evidente que a participação no PET Odontologia no Vale é de suma importância para o desenvolvimento profissional e pessoal dos petianos, cujas ações desenvolvidas atuam no atendimento das demandas sociais.
Introdução a programação através do desenvolvimento de jogos digitais
Authors: Gomes Fernanda de Jesus , Souza Graziele Rodrigues , Pereira Maria Clara Ferreira , Dias Sandro Renato , Cruz André Rodrigues da
Published: July 2024

Este artigo descreve o desenvolvimento do projeto Iniciação Tecnológica nas Escolas, uma ação de extensão que promove o ensino de programação através do desenvolvimento de jogos digitais. A iniciativa tem como foco a inclusão digital de alunos da rede pública, de maneira a permitir seu crescimento pessoal e profissional, contribuindo de forma produtiva na sociedade que se constrói. Nesse contexto, este trabalho destaca a participação do grupo COMPET, o PET do Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG), no desdobramento do programa.
Petiscos para o enem, a democratização do acesso à educação
Authors: Campidelli Ferreira André Lucas , Lino Costa Isabela , Pereira da Silva Cláudio Felipe , Cunha de Oliveira Gabriela , De Melo João Roberto , Neves Batista Silva Júlia , Faria Barbosa Karina , Cristal Araújo Letícia , Veloso Almeida Luis Fernando , Rodrigues Ramos Taynara , Kadosh Araújo Lima Yuri , Benedita Oliveira Silva Márcia , De Freitas Mendonça Gontijo Gustavo
Published: July 2024

O projeto “PETiscos para o ENEM” foi desenvolvido pelo PET-Medicina UFTM com o objetivo de ministrar aulas sobre temas cobrados no ENEM de forma a levar aos vestibulandos dicas para maior proveito do exame, tornando acessível uma educação de qualidade para os mesmos em meio à pandemia e explicitando a importância da universidade pública para a sociedade. O evento foi desenvolvido de forma remota e ministrado por voluntários, sendo eles, alunos de graduação da UFTM e docentes das redes de ensino, tendo uma avaliação geral majoritariamente positiva.
Clube do Conto
Authors: Borges Filho Ozíris , Cypriano Vieira Ariane , Silva Sousa Isabella Ketlin , Xavier de Oliveira Matheus Márcio
Published: July 2024

Promovendo encontros mensais, o "Clube do Conto" é um projeto vinculado ao PET            (Programa de Educação Tutorial) do curso de Letras. Tem o objetivo de aproximar a Literatura da comunidade acadêmica e externa, proporcionando debates acerca de textos literários do gênero conto.
Podcast psiu e a import ncia da divulgação científica nas universidades: um relato de experiência
Authors: Dos Santos Gonçalves Edimilson , Gomes Pereira José Ítalo , Nunes da Cunha Rachel
Published: July 2024

O PodCast é uma excelente ferramenta de comunicação com grande potencialidade educacional e de divulgação científica, podendo contemplar diversos temas e reunir profissionais de diversas áreas para dialogar sobre um tema de interesse. Diante de uma pandemia onde grande parte das atividades realizadas nas universidades passaram a ter maior restrição em suas realizações, alinhado ao contexto político de constantes ataques às universidades públicas, o projeto de extensão do Podcast Psiu do PET Psicologia da Universidade de Brasília (UnB) surgiu em 2020 visando ampliar a divulgação científica relacionada às Universidades e a temas relacionados a Psicologia. Entre os principais objetivos, destaca-se: (1) complementar a formação da comunidade acadêmica; (2) universalizar conhecimentos produzidos nas universidades de forma mais democrática e acessível para toda a população e (3) criar um espaço para divulgação e comunicação sobre diversas atividades realizadas pelos Programas de Educação Tutorial (PET) e pelas universidades, visando desmistificar os diversos preconceitos e ataques direcionados a educação pública no ensino superior no país. Relatamos nesse artigo o processo de criação do podcast e sua implementação, visando proporcionar uma visão pautada em uma experiência prática, sobre novas estratégias de divulgação científica e sobre a defesa dos programas PET e das universidades.
Prototipagem de modelos anatômicos 3d como estratégia integrada de ensino, pesquisa e extensão na área da saúde
Authors: Pires Agatha , Cunha Ana , Datrino Isabella , Ikemori Johnny , Meneses Juliana , Redondo Larissa , Lopes Raquel , Silva Marcelo , Carvalho Raquel , Freitas Marcelo
Published: July 2024

A impressão 3D permite a fabricação de objetos sólidos por meio da deposição de camadas sucessivas. Na área da saúde, essa técnica permite a produção de estruturas para fins clínicos, cirúrgicos e/ou educacionais. O grupo PET Tecnologias em Saúde desenvolveu um projeto para avaliar a produção de modelos anatômicos com impressão 3D por estudantes da saúde, articulando atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão. Seu uso contribuiu para a transformação do processo de ensino-aprendizagem e a prática científica e tecnológica na produção de novos conhecimentos.
Editorial for Clean Energy Science and Technology (Volume 2, Issue 2)
Authors: Wu Chenwu
Published: July 2024

All human activities are nothing more than the conversion and flow of energy, and energy flow processes that have irreversible effects on the Earth’s environment are of particular concern. Energy flow processes of interest are less often purely physical, and more often include complex chemical processes involving light, electricity, heat, and force, which are inevitably distributed in almost all human activities. Therefore, the optimization of these processes towards maximizing energy efficiency is inevitably the result of multi-physical and interdisciplinary collaborations, which will ultimately have a significant impact on the likelihood and schedule of achieving the goal of energy conservation and emission reduction. The authors of the articles in this issue, with creative thinking, rigorous arguments, and abundant data, have superbly illustrated the need for multiphysics and interdisciplinary synergy in clean energy science and technology from a wide range of perspectives.
Niecykliczne wahania wzrostu PKB w Polsce
Authors: Sztaudynger Jan Marek
Published: July 2024

Celem artykułu jest weryfikacja hipotezy o niecyklicznych wahaniach koniunkturalnych, w szczególności o nieregularności przyczyn oraz o regularności przywracania równowagi w gospodarce. Powolny przeszły wzrost PKB jest traktowany jako symptom nierównowagi, czyli występowania wąskich gardeł w środkach trwałych albo niedoborów popytu. Te dwie przyczyny nierównowagi pojawiają się w gospodarce nieregularnie. Weryfikowano hipotezę, że im wolniejszy wzrost gospodarczy występował w przeszłości, tym silniejszy, kompensujący będzie wzrost PKB. Jest to regularność przywracania równowagi.
Metodą najmniejszych kwadratów oszacowano zmodyfikowany model Solowa dla PKB Polski w latach 1994–2019. Najważniejszą modyfikacją było zastąpienie dynamiki kapitału fizycznego netto, niedostępnej w polskiej statystyce, stopą inwestycji. Drugim powodem tej modyfikacji była niedokładność danych statystycznych o kapitale fizycznym brutto, której nie można uniknąć. Kolejną modyfikacją było wprowadzenie do modelu opóźnionej dynamiki PKB jako indykatora nierównowagi.
Potwierdzono hipotezę, że nasilone występowanie wąskich gardeł, powoduje, że po 3–5 latach efektywność inwestycji jest większa. Natomiast spowolnienie wzrostu PKB po 1–2 latach powoduje kumulację niewykorzystanego potencjału, co umożliwia wyrównujące przyspieszenie wzrostu gospodarczego. Potwierdzono zatem hipotezę o występowaniu w polskiej gospodarce niecyklicznych wahań koniunkturalnych.
“Nejayote” valorization as a culture medium for Pseudomonas fluorescens and production of antifungal extracts
Authors: Rodríguez-Romero Víctor Manuel , Villanueva-Arce Ramón , Durán-Páramo Enrique
Published: July 2024

Background / Objetive. Nejayote is an alkaline agroindustrial waste that is generated from the nixtamalization process of corn. The purpose of this work was to demonstrate that nejayote can be used as a culture medium for the growth of Pseudomonas fluorescens NR113647 and to produce metabolites with antifungal activity for the sustainable management of Aspergillus niger, Botrytis cinerea and Fusarium solani. Materials and Methods. Culture media were formulated with nejayote and nejayote with glycerol, with pH 6 and 12. The bacterial biomass was separated by centrifugation and filtration and the antifungal capacity of the extracts against A. niger, B. cinerea and F. solani was determined. The determination of the metabolites present in the extracts was carried out. P. fluorescens NR113647 was able to grow on all media. Results. The extracts from nejayote at pH 12 showed inhibition of the growth of all the fungi evaluated; at least five metabolites produced by P. fluorescens NR113647 and involved in the biocontrol of phytopathogens were identified. Conclusion. Nejayote can be used as a culture medium for P. fluorescens NR113647, to produce biomass and secondary metabolites with antifungal capacity; in addition, nejayote could be used for the cultivation of other microorganisms.
Mapping the Impact of Subsidies in Global Cotton Trade: A Review
Authors: Agarwal Isabella , Prasad Y.G.
Published: July 2024

In the complex journey from seed to shop floor, cotton goes through several stages. More than 70 countries produce and export cotton, while many developed and developing countries depend on imports of cotton lint for their spinning and textile industries. Global cotton consumption has regularly increased alongside cotton production and global population and is now estimated at 26 million tons. Cotton trade and production are highly distorted by policy support extended to cotton producers which has been greatest in the US, followed by China and the EU. It should be noted that while the cotton industry in all cotton producing countries benefit from indirect support provided to the agricultural sector, in general, between half and three quarters of the world cotton production receive direct support during most seasons. Support to the sector in India is expected to result in continuous growth in cotton mill use. The industry, however, faces several challenges, including technological obsolescence, high input costsand poor access to credit. To address these issues, the government has implemented several subsidy schemes and is currently developing a new textile policy for the overall development of the sector.
Assessment of Forest Suitability of Soils in the Dry Steppe Zone of the Volgograd Region
Authors: Tubalov A.A.
Published: July 2024

Background: Assessing the forest suitability of soils is one of the key areas of agroforestry science. Research in this direction makes it possible to characterize areas where tree and shrub vegetation does not grow under natural conditions. The research carried out makes it possible to assess the possibilities of afforestation in the area of interest; they contribute to the perception of landscape diversity in the context of the reclamation efficiency of the created systems of protective forest plantings, their productivity and durability. Identification of soil suitability for forests is closely related to the assessment of soil quality and fertility. The study of forest suitability of soils has a pronounced regional aspect. This article presents materials from cartographic studies of the dry steppe zone of the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation. The study region is characterized by a wide variety of soil cover. Dark chestnut, chestnut soils and light chestnut soils are common in this zone. The processes of erosion, salinizationand deflation make a great contribution to the diversity of soil complexes. Methods: In this work, the cartographic research method is the main one. Achieving the research goal, creating a cartographic model of the forest vegetation properties of the study area, was carried out in three stages. At the first stage, the contours of the soil map at a scale of 1:400000 were classified into forest suitability groups. During the second stage, based on the functionality of the QGIS software package, new soil contours were created. At the third stage, area characteristics were taken, share parameters were calculated and an analysis of changes in soil cover was carried out in natural and economic areas. The research materials presented in this article were obtained during the implementation of the state task of the research work of the FSC of Agroecology RAS. The research period is from 2021-08 to 2023-11. Result: The result of the research is the creation of a cartographic model of the forest suitability of soils in the dry steppe zone of the Volgograd region. Based on measuring the areas of soil contours for each of the 17 administrative districts, the ratio of groups of forest suitability of soils was established. The revealed value of the share indicator for the study area as a whole is as follows: soils I, forest suitability groups occupy 10.4% of the territory; II -9.3%; III - 68.3%; IV - 12%. The data obtained are necessary for planning agroforestry work in the study area.
Determination of Firm Value with Dividend Policy as Moderation Variable: Evidence Islamic Banking in the World
Authors: Shoumi Indah Nur Hikmatus , Wardana Guntur Kusuma
Published: July 2024

Islamic banking is a company sector that dominates the global Islamic economic industry. To hold it, Islamic banking has to do a lot. One of which is to grow the value of the company. This research aims to identify factors that have an effect on company value in Islamic banking companies in the world. The company value factors studied are profitability (ROE), leverage (DER), company size, and dividend policy (DPR) as moderating variables. To determine the sample, researchers used purposive sampling by selecting 20 Islamic banks registered with the Islamic Financial Service Board (IFSB). Descriptive statistical analysis and moderated regression analysis are used as analysis methods. The results of this research show that profitability and company size have a significant effect on the value of Islamic banking companies. Leverage does not have a significant effect on the price of Islamic banking agencies. Dividend policy as a moderating variable does now not show significant results so it cannot moderate the connection between profitability, leverage and company size on the value of Islamic banking firms. Simultaneously, the variables profitability, leverage, firm size and dividend policy significantly impact the value of Islamic banking companies.
Conflict of Interest: The Continuation of the Development of Cinde Market into Aldiron Plaza in Palembang City
Authors: Mirnawati Mirnawati -
Published: July 2024

Tulisan ini mengkaji dan menjelaskan tentang keberlanjutan konflik yang terjadi akibat revitalisasi Pasar Cinde yang dimulai dari tahun 2017 sampai 2023. Kajian ini difokuskan untuk melihat apa yang menyebabkan konflik masih terus terjadi, aktor-aktor yang terlibat, bahkan resolusi konflik apa yang dilakukan oleh berbagai stakeholder. Untuk menjelaskan permasalahan ini, peneliti memakai dua pemikiran tokoh konflik yaitu Coswel dan Kriesberd yang di mana menjadi asal usul hadirnya teori transformasi konflik yang diperkenalkan oleh Fisher (2000). Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan memanfaatkan berbagai data sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konflik yang terjadi di Pasar Cinde disebabkan adanya kepentingan para elit, ketidakadilan, ketidaksetaraan, dan kesenjangan ekonomi.
Media Freedom and Censorship: A Comparative Case Study of Media Freedom under Previous and Current Taliban Governments
Authors: Alokozay Naveedullah
Published: July 2024

The study compares media freedom and censorship under the present Taliban regime in Afghanistan to that under the previous Taliban rule (1996–2001). It looks into how the two regimes' changes to media laws and regulations affected journalists and media organizations. The study questions are concerned with the variations in media freedom, certain types of censorship, and the influence of technology development on media freedom. The study uses a comparative case study methodology to examine the legal system, media regulation, and public access to media coverage in the past and present. Collecting data entails compiling facts from academic research, human rights reports, media observers, and news articles. The study indicates that Taliban regime has become flexible in their policies toward media freedom in contrast to total ban in Taliban’s initial regime on media freedom.  The study's importance rests in giving policymakers, human rights organizations, and media professionals’ information on how media freedom was affected by the Taliban's control. This will help them support that Freedom and fight for journalists' rights in Afghanistan.
Black Campaign tactics in Shaping Perception Voter Beginner (Case Study: Helvetia Village, Medan Sunggal District , North Sumatera)
Authors: Febiola Tampubolon Stevanie , Ivanna Julia
Published: July 2024

A black campaign can be interpreted as a deliberate attempt to undermine an opponent using baseless negative arguments. Traditionally, black campaigns were conducted through whisper campaigns, spreading rumors from person to person. However, these campaigns have become more sophisticated with the use of electronic media. This study employs a qualitative method, conducting interviews and referencing additional journal sources.
The research findings indicate that black campaigns are not only manifested in the form of posters or banners, as observed in the village of Srigading, but also frequently occur on social media. Social media exerts a significant impact on society, especially among younger generations who are the primary consumers. The influence of social media as an educational communication medium allows users to express opinions and share information with one another.
Dominance of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East after the Arab Spring
Authors: Mohd Jody Jeniwaty
Published: July 2024

This article seeks to utilize double track diplomacy to examine Saudi Arabia's foreign policy following the Arab uprisings, with a focus on Saudi dominance in the Middle East. The research aims to illustrate a transition in Saudi Arabia's foreign policy from a strategy of balancing to one of leadership and coalition-building, as framed by the balance of threat theory. The central inquiry is: what effect did the altered security environment of the Middle East post-2011 Arab uprisings have on Saudi foreign policy? Addressing this question, and considering the assertion that the nature of threats in the Middle East has shifted post-uprisings in a way that directly threatens the stability of the Saudi regime, necessitating a different response, our hypothesis posits that Saudi foreign policy moved from traditional balancing (aligning with international powers against threats) to a more independent and self-reliant stance.
            However, Saudi Arabia's assertive stance towards Yemen, Bahrain, and Syria in reaction to regional events has led to heightened fear and instability in the region. These actions have the potential to shift the balance of power, posing significant challenges to the legitimacy of these nations within their respective spheres of influence.
IMPLEMENTASI ASAS-ASAS PERIKATAN ISLAM TERHADAP KERJASAMA PEMBAGIAN HASIL BUAH JERUK
Authors: Oktaviani Miralis , Yazwardi Yazwardi , Napisah Napisah
Published: July 2024

Many people use Islamic law as a basis for making agreements, but not a few also do not understand the nature of Islamic law itself, they have only a little supply, Islam is a religion that rahmatanlil'alamin means a religion that is a mercy for the universe. Basically, the scope of human life in this world depends on two kinds of relationships, namely the relationship to God Almighty and the relationship with humans and the surrounding nature. Islamic law itself has laid down some of the foundations of alliances that are influential on the implementation of alliances implemented by interested parties. If these principles are not met in implementing the alliance, then it will result in the annulment or invalidity of the alliance made, so as not to the detriment of each other the parties. In line with the problems to be discussed, then in this case using the type of Field (Field Research) is to collect data directly at the research location or face to face directly to the research object to obtain information that will be needed in the preparation of this Script. Based on the results of this research it can be concluded that in the agreement the system works together, and for their own benefit the parties agreed to divide it evenly, namely 50% for the first party and another 50% for the second party. Application, the Principles of the Islamic Alliance have not been applied well by the parties, such as the example of dishonesty during the distribution of citrus fruits and there are still many very important Principles that have not been applied by the parties who made the agreement such as written principles and other principles.