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Integration of Latvian Immigrants in Germany Throuch Psychological Well-being and Engagement with the Cultural Community
Authors: Blumberga Solveiga , Vilcane Mara
Published: September 2022

To raise and/ or increase a psychological well-being of Latvian immigrants in Germany and facilitate their integration, the Latvian Association where Latvian immigrants have an opportunity to come together, mark holidays, cherish traditions, as well as get involved in amateur art groups, has been founded. Some quantitative studies on immigrants’ satisfaction with life in Germany are available, but studies on the Latvian immigrants in Germany have not been conducted so far. The aim of the study is to research the psychological well-being of Latvian immigrants and their engagement with their cultural community in Germany. To define 6 dimensions of well-being in a sample of the Latvian immigrants in Germany, survey on psychological well-being, and a survey developed by the authors on attracting immigrants to the community were used as data collection methods. Findings of the research showed that, the most important dimensions of the psychological well-being of the Latvian immigrants are described by articles of the Life Purpose scale. It means that the Latvian immigrants in Germany strive to fulfil their goals and make their lives better with purpose to integrate into the German environment. Respondents rated high also the Environmental Mastery dimension, meaning that Latvian immigrants are able to provide for their daily needs abroad. Articles of the Personal Growth scale were rated low. It shows the fact that the Latvian immigrants are unable to facilitate their personal growth, though in Germany they receive higher salary than in Latvia, as this salary is still in the low-wage segment of Germany. The Autonomy scale resonating with the status of immigrants and their dependence on various authorities is also evaluated very low. Articles related to the Affiliation scale showed that the most important engagement factors for the Latvian immigrants in Germany were emotions, Latvian traditions, and Latvian’s. The Inspiring People scale received the lowest evaluation among the engagement factors. In addition, the Distance factor was evaluated with low scores, what can be explained in two ways – either the Association is too far from the place of residence or the distance is insignificant, and some Latvians will visit the Association, regardless of it.
Keywords: immigrants, psychological well-being, integration, immigrants’ engagement, Latvian Association
Main Priorities for a Green Deal Towards a Climate - Neutral Europe
Authors: Pelsa Inese , Balina Signe
Published: September 2022

In 2019, the European Commission (EC) issued a communication on the European Green Deal (EGD), which marked a major transformation of the national economy to ensure a Europe neutral in 2050. One of the biggest challenges today is climate change, which is leading to environmental problems. To reduce these threats and risks to the world and humanity, the UN adopted 2015 the Paris Agreement, the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change, which sets out actions to reduce the effects of climate change. In 2019, the EC issued a statement stating that the European Union (EU) would be the first climate-neutral part of the world in 2050. To achieve this goal, activities, and goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 are set within the framework of the EGD. Transformation processes will be a comprehensive change in all sectors of the tangible economy, making the EU’s economy competitive, and innovative, promoting resource efficiency, moving to a clean, circular economy and halting climate change, preventing biodiversity loss, and reducing pollution.
The article analyzes the goals and significance of the EGD toward a climate-neutral Europe. The aim of the article is to analyze the planned activities of the EGD, to evaluate the involvement of the state and society in achieving these goals.
Keywords: green deal, climate-neutral Europe, priorities
Nordic-Baltic Cooperation: Old-new Trends or Possible Balance for Challenged European Integration Processes?
Authors: Barynienė Jurgita , Paužaitė Živilė , Daugėlienė Rasa
Published: September 2022

The transnational cooperation is seen as important research object especially in the light of today’s world challenges such as war in Ukraine, Covid-19, Euroscepticism, migration and others. In this context intensive cooperation among the Nordic and Baltic countries can be discovered as new normal for transnational development.
The rationale of Nordic and Baltic countries cooperation is common interest in stability, security and welfare in the Baltic Sea region and beyond, and has existed for quite some time. It should be emphasized that the cooperation in the Nordic and Baltic region has overcome many challenges. Nevertheless, the idea of cooperation in this region is stronger than ever. In the light of global and regional political instability, it is crucial to maintain political dialogue, strengthen and develop cooperation between the Nordic and Baltic countries.
A spread of stronger populism uncovered an existential tension of European integration processes. In response to the European-wide crisis it is the possibility for Nordic States react to emerging challenges by deepening the integration between the Nordic countries in the light of European integration processes during their critical moment.
With reference to the context described above, the purpose of the research is to identify the added value of cooperation of Nordic and Baltic countries for further regional development.
The tasks of the research were set as follows: 1) to identify benefits of cooperation among countries in the context of different theories and practices; 2) to analyse the cooperation of the Nordic-Baltic countries in the period from 1990 - 2020 and its implications for growth of Baltic sea region; 3)to discuss the EU macro-regional strategies and identify their added value for further regional development.
Research methods: scientific literature analysis, analytical interpretations of the EU documents as well as future prognosis on cooperation in the Nordic-Baltic region.
Relationships in the Digital Age: Self-disclosure and Communication in Social Networking Sites
Authors: Huber Loreta , Martinaitytė Monika
Published: September 2022

With the development of new technologies and rise of social media, the desire to communicate and share information is seen as a primary driver of social networking sites, where the aspect of self-disclosure becomes one of the key characteristics for interpersonal attraction. The aim of the research is to examine how people communicate, self-disclose and maintain relationships on social networking sites and to find out how the use of computer-mediated communication relates to relational development and maintenance. MTurk tool and social media posts were utilized to gather information.  Statistical data analysis program SPSS was employed: confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and scale analysis and construction were performed. The investigation revealed significant differences between males and females self-disclosure practices on social networking site Facebook with outstanding differences depending upon the country of living, relationship status, perceived positive and negative rewards, benefits and satisfaction. The results of the study open path for future research within the framework of communication privacy management theory in line with the social penetration theory with an aim to analyse how self-disclosure inter-correlates with privacy concerns.
Keywords: relationship; computer-mediated communication; social network sites; penetration; self-disclosure.
Coating Properties of UV Curable Coatings on Natural Nails: Impact Evaluation of 5 Different Acrylate Monomers
Authors: GRIGALE-SOROCINA Zane , BIRKS Ingmars , BOGDANOVA Estefanija
Published: September 2022

Compositions on natural nails mostly contain acrylic monomers, more often 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA). These systems have been considered to be a potent sensitizer in contact with the skin. The purpose of the study was to compare five acrylic monomers: HEMA (hydroxyethyl methacrylate), HPMA (hydroxypropyl methacrylate), IBOMA (isobornyl methacrylate), MEP (methacryloylethylphosphate) and TMPTMA (trimethylpropane trimethacrylate) to find the substitute to HEMA. In this study, we explored the rheological and polymerization properties of uncured systems containing five acrylate monomers. Mechanical and adhesion properties were evaluated of cured compositions. Optimal criteria of compositions and cured coatings were defined, and tests were performed to find the most appropriate composition. HEMA is the most widely used acrylic monomer in nail coatings due to its outstanding characteristics: high reactivity (temperature reached at polymerization Tmax = 95 °C), good adhesion (1.5 MPa on glass and aluminum), high solubility in acetone (ms = 22 %). The greatest potential to substitute HEMA has monomer HPMA, due to its good abrasion resistance (G = 66 GU after abrasion), high reactivity (Tmax = 88 °C), and adhesion (1.5 MPa on glass and on aluminum). The polymerization process of a composition containing MEP was the fastest and reached the highest maximum temperature during polymerization process (Tmax = 115 °C) and great adhesion (2.5 MPa). The best surface abrasion resistance (G = 76 GU after abrasion) was reached for coatings containing TMPTMA.
Efficacy of Ciprofloxacin in Prevention of Sepsis Among the Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial in a University Hospital in Tehran, Iran
Authors: Asgari Ali , Qaletaaki Rezah , Ranjbar Hadi , Jalaeikhoo Hassan , Hamidi-Farahani Ramin , Kazemi-Galougahi Mohammad Hassan , Soleiman-Meigooni Saeed
Published: September 2022

Background: Neutropenia is a common side effect of chemotherapy and one of the most common causes of severe infection and mortality in patients with hematological malignancies. Some studies showed that antimicrobial prophylaxis resulted in lower febrile neutropenia (FN) episodes and mortality rates. Objectives: We aimed to determine the efficacy of prophylaxis with ciprofloxacin in patients with hematological malignancies. Methods: In a randomized double-blinded clinical trial from 1 March to 1 September 2016, we assigned patients with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia into two groups. We used the random permuted blocks method for randomization. The first group received oral ciprofloxacin at a dose of 500 milligrams daily until the neutrophil count reached 1000 cells per microliter or fever occurrence, defined as the primary outcome. The second group received a placebo in the same shape and size. We compared FN episodes and the mortality rate in these two groups by SPSS-22 software, using chi-square, Fischer's exact tests, and student t-test at P-value < 0.05. Results: Seventy-three males (60.8%) and 47 females (39.2%) entered our study. The mean age of the patients was 47 ± 14.6 years. Acute leukemia was the most common underlying malignancy in 81 out of 120 subjects (67.5%). Fever (P = 0.005) was significantly lower in the ciprofloxacin group, but the mortality rate (P = 0.783) did not differ between the two groups. Conclusions: We found that the prophylaxis with ciprofloxacin decreased FN in our patients but did not influence the mortality rate. We believe that antimicrobial prophylaxis may be helpful in neutropenic patients, especially in decreasing FN and its related comorbidity.
New Histophatological Finding About Data Destroying Amyloid Black Holes in Hippocampus Following Olfactory Bulb Lesion Like as the Universe
Authors: Aydin Mehmet Dumlu , Aydin Ayca , Aydin Aybike , Oral Ahiskalioglu Elif , Ahiskalioglu Ali , Ozmen Sevilay , Kanat Ayhan
Published: September 2022

Background: Many infinite theories have been suggested to explain memory loss in neurodegenerative diseases. However, there is no data that iron-containing neurofibrillary networks can cause neuron death and erase the memory of neurons, just like black holes in space. Objectives: Ths study aimed to investigate the electromagnetic properties of iron-loaded neurofibrillary networks formed in the hippocampus as a result of damage to the olfactory nerves, just like black holes in space, as well as whether they cause neuron death and memory loss. Methods: All rats were tested with star maze performance before, 3 weeks, and 3 months after surgery. The data used in the study were obtained from the subjects in the experimental groups who had been followed up for 3 months with control (GI; n = 5), SHAM (GII; n = 5) with only frontal burr hole, and study (GIII; n = 15) animals with olfactory bulb lesion. All rats were tested with star maze performance before, 3 weeks, and 3 months after surgery. The olfactory bulbs and hippocampus of subjects were examined by stereological methods. Olfactory bulb volumes, degenerated neuron densities of the hippocampus, and numbers of hippocampal black holes were estimated quantitatively, and results were statistically analyzed by a 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The properties of black holes in the brains and the universe were compared theoretically. Results: The mean olfactory bulb volumes, degenerated neuron density, and black holes of the hippocampus were estimated as 4.43 ± 0.22 mm3, 42 ± 9 mm3, and 3 ± 1 mm3 in GI, 4.01 ± 0.19 mm3, 257 ± 78 mm3, and 11 ± 3 mm3 in GII, and 2.4 ± 0.8 mm3, 1675 ± 119 mm3, and 34 ± 7 mm3 in GIII. All animals were tested with star maze performance before, 3 weeks, and 3 months after surgery. Latency, distance, speed, and path efficiency values of all animals were detected. The more diminished olfactory bulb volume (P < 0.00001) causes more apoptotic neurons and black holes in the hippocampus (P < 0.0001) and more memory loss in olfactory bulb lesion (OBL)-applied animals (P < 0.005). Conclusions: Hippocampal black holes, which are similar to black holes in terms of their formation processes, may be responsible for neuronal losses and memory erasures in the brain by acting like black holes in space. These amyloid plaques, which cause neuron death and memory loss, will be called data-deleting amyloid black holes (DADA-Black Holes) in the paper.
Contrapontos para a Educação Física: a relação esporte, movimento e experiência
Authors: Castro Felipe Barroso de , Kunz Elenor
Published: September 2022

Neste ensaio, propomo-nos a discutir as possíveis relações do movimento humano, presentes no esporte e na experiência. Concebemos a dominação do corpo e do movimento a partir do esporte, para chegarmos à discussão dos sentidos atribuídos à prática esportiva. Apresentamos algumas considerações e alternativas a serem pensadas em relação à dimensão da experiência no movimento e no ensino a partir da perspectiva do “se-movimentar”, com exemplos de algumas práticas. Consideramos que a abertura para a experiência pode possibilitar um reencontro com o prazer da prática esportiva, valorizando dimensões sensíveis do “se-movimentar”. Essa perspectiva nos dá indicativos de que a experiência pode aparecer no processo educativo não somente como um meio, mas também como finalidade educativa e formadora.
Palavras-chave: Esporte; Movimento; Experiência
Uma proposta baseada em valores, atitudes e práticas para o ensino inclusivo ampliado na Educação Física
Authors: Hildebrandt-Stramann Reiner , Erina Palma Luciana , Hatje Marli , Aparecido Bassoli de Oliveira Amauri
Published: September 2022

Este artigo traz uma compreensão ampliada da inclusão, baseada na diversidade e na singularidade das pessoas. Está centrada em valores como liberdade, igualdade e pertencimento, todos derivados da Convenção sobre Direitos Humanos, da Convenção sobre os Direitos da Criança e da Convenção sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência. Desses valores resultam atitudes e práticas inclusivas que, em decorrência, determinam uma pedagogia inclusiva. As atitudes incluem a valorização da diferença, o reconhecimento da igualdade e a valorização da semelhança. Por fim, é apresentada uma compreensão de prática inclusiva do movimento com o tema "inclusão por meio das relações do movimento", baseado em valores e atitudes inclusivos.
Palavras-chave: Inclusão; Valores sociais; Educação Física
Geoturismo e patrimônio geomorfológico em trilhas: Castelos do Açu (Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos)
Authors: Pessoa Fernando Amaro , Peixoto Maria Naíse de Oliveira , Mansur Kátia Leite , Santos Bruno César dos
Published: September 2022

Promover a valorização da geodiversidade e de seu patrimônio geomorfológico em trilhas de unidades de conservação, com destaque para os parques nacionais, a partir de uma perspectiva interdisciplinar, é de suma importância, pois contribui para o uso sustentável e conservação desses territórios e seu entorno. Dentre os atrativos do Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos (Parnaso), um dos que mais se destaca em termos de uso público no setor Petrópolis é a trilha para os Castelos do Açu, a qual possui expressivo potencial de divulgação científica baseado em propostas de interpretação ambiental. Com isso, a partir de levantamento bibliográfico sobre o histórico e a geodiversidade do território do Parnaso, e realização de trabalhos de campo entre os anos de 2017 e 2021, o presente estudo teve como objetivo contribuir com o Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio) na divulgação e gestão do patrimônio geomorfológico, a partir da identificação e caracterização dos pontos de interesse da geodiversidade na trilha para os Castelos do Açu, sistematizando tais informações com o auxílio do aplicativo de navegação Wikiloc® para a promoção do geoturismo, possibilitando ressignificar a visitação já existente. O estudo permitiu destacar que embora a geodiversidade seja frequentemente percebida pelo público como abordagem estática, em trilhas de montanha é necessária uma abordagem mais ampla a partir de uma perspectiva dos processos geomorfológicos. Os resultados gerados estão associados a estratégias de divulgação e estudos em desenvolvimento em outras trilhas, nas quais a abordagem geossistêmica para a interpretação ambiental está sendo destacada.
Geomorfossítios: a singularidade do patrimônio abiótico do Geoparque Caminhos dos Cânions do Sul, Sul do Brasil
Authors: Gomes Maria Carolina Villaça , Santos Yasmim Rizzolli Fontana dos , Ferreira Daner Rosskamp , Valdati Jairo
Published: September 2022

A diversidade da paisagem e, por conseguinte, das feições geomorfológicas, certamente é o que torna único o território abrangido pelo Geoparque Caminhos dos Cânions do Sul - RS/SC (GCCS). Marcado pela forte compartimentação da paisagem pela presença de uma grande escarpa, o território do GCCS engloba diferentes unidades geomorfológicas cujas formas características constituem geomorfossítios de relevância local a internacional. Os geomorfossítios desse território apresentam valores como estético, ecológico, histórico-cultural e, principalmente, científicos. O objetivo do presente trabalho é caracterizar os sítios de interesse geomorfológico no Geoparque Caminhos dos Cânions do Sul (RS/SC), tendo como base o inventário realizado para sua implementação. Dentre os 30 geossítios oficiais do GCCS, foram selecionados aqueles cujo conteúdo relevante é de natureza geomorfológica. Estes foram agrupados em quatro categorias: (i) cânions, (ii) cachoeiras, (iii) morros testemunhos e (iv) costeiros e marinhos. Reconhecer os valores desses geomorfossítios certamente irá ampliar as bases para a definição de estratégias de geoturismo, assim como fomentará a geoconservação e a promoção do geopatrimônio.
Geopatrimônio: por quê? Para quê? Para quem?
Authors: Guimarães Thaís de Oliveira , Moura-Fé Marcelo Martins de , Almeida Regivania Rodrigues de
Published: September 2022

A permanência e a popularização da memória da Terra para a formação cidadã e humana da atual e das futuras gerações são imprescindíveis. Elas podem se dar através da constituição e conservação dos patrimônios naturais, construídos ao longo de milhões de anos por meio da constante dinâmica terrestre e dos processos endógenos e exógenos a eles associados. Nesse contexto, o objetivo deste manuscrito é analisar o conceito de Geopatrimônio, através da (re)construção do conceito mater de patrimônio e da discussão de formas e espaços de aplicabilidade. O roteiro metodológico desenvolvido é de abordagem qualitativa, compartimentado em um embasamento teórico-conceitual, centrado no Geopatrimônio e áreas afins, e em um contingente técnico-científico, subdividido em etapas inter-relacionadas de gabinete (levantamentos e análises dos materiais), campo (levantamento de dados primários e análise empíricas) e laboratório (elaboração dos materiais não textuais – quadros e mapas). Resgatar e compreender a abordagem no meio acadêmico e sua aplicação com a sociedade civil desse importante, mas ainda pouco difundido, conceito das geociências, se apresenta como algo significativo e relevante. E é nesse sentido que este trabalho busca avançar com os estudos e iniciativas voltadas ao geopatrimônio, de modo a contribuir com as discussões acerca do conceito, das abordagens metodológicas e de suas possíveis aplicações.
Resenha do livro “Escolas e professores: proteger, transformar, valorizar”
Authors: Oltramari Leandro Castro
Published: September 2022

Resenha da obra:
NÓVOA, António. Escolas e professores: proteger, transformar, valorizar. Salvador: SEC/IAT, 2022. 116p. Colaboração de Yara Alvim.
A constituição da identidade docente a partir dos PPCs dos cursos de Geografia licenciatura da região Sul do Brasil
Authors: Michielin Carolina Araújo , Martins Rosa Elisabete Militz Wypyczynski
Published: September 2022

O presente artigo é um recorte de uma pesquisa de mestrado  que teve como temática central a análise das concepções e constituições das identidades docentes identificadas nos PPCs dos cursos de Geografia Licenciatura. Tem como objetivo analisar a construção da identidade docente a partir dos PPCs dos cursos de Geografia Licenciatura da região Sul do Brasil. A metodologia está pautada na Análise Textual Discursiva (ATD), que busca uma leitura dos dados analisados transitando entre as duas formas: as análises de conteúdo e as análises de discurso, sendo a chave para o estudo dos PPCs, especificamente os objetivos dos cursos e dos perfis profissionais de cada universidade selecionada para a pesquisa, a UEM , a UDESC  e a FURG . A partir da análise de fragmentos específicos dos PPCs, como os objetivos dos cursos e seus perfis profissionais, foi possível perceber que cada universidade propõe um perfil profissional diferente ao futuro docente, além de que os objetivos do curso versam sobre questões distintas, mesmo sendo, todos, cursos de Geografia Licenciatura. Com a visualização das categorias, tanto iniciais, quanto intermediárias e finais, que emergiram dos discursos dos PPCs que foi proposto analisar, foi possível perceber novos diálogos e conversas entre as concepções que os cursos de licenciatura em Geografia almejam para seus estudantes. É basilar que os projetos pedagógicos dos cursos tenham claro o que esperam das formações dos estudantes e que a proposição dos objetivos – gerais e específicos – estejam alinhados aos perfis profissionais que estes esperam produzir, constituindo profissionais capazes de atuar como professores de Geografia.
A construção e ocupação da Agrovila Leonardo D’Vinci na Transamazônica, na década de 1970
Authors: Santos Pedro Sérgio Costa dos , Souza César Martins de , Herrera José Antônio
Published: September 2022

A construção da rodovia Transamazônica, em 1970, projetava a transferência de populações, sobretudo das regiões Nordeste e Sul do Brasil para os núcleos populacionais que seriam implementados em suas margens. A partir de diálogos com moradores, bem como analisando notícias em jornais de circulação nacional fica evidente que a Agrovila Leonardo D’Vinci se constituiu em um núcleo populacional cuja história traz dinâmicas sociais importantes para compreender o programa de colonização e os desafios que trouxe às vidas das pessoas que acreditaram no chamado do governo e partiram para a Amazônia. A trajetória da Agrovila traz os dilemas do programa de colonização implementado a partir da Transamazônica, que ignorou as populações locais e trouxe problemas para estas e para os migrantes que se deslocaram para a rodovia, em busca de uma vida melhor.
As ciências por controvérsias
Authors: Bernardes Antonio
Published: September 2022

As Ciências emergiram e se consolidaram ao longo dos últimos séculos como um conhecimento que operacionalizou a vida cotidiana, mudando o nosso modo de existência no mundo. Isto não ocorreu de forma tranquila para os cientistas, por que as Ciências se desenvolveram como conhecimento hegemônico na Modernidade por meio de conflitos e controvérsias. Um dos pontos nodais deste desenvolvimento ocorreu a partir da década de 1960, em que as Ciências ganharam novas feições pela multiplicidade de perspectivas, propostas e teorias. Isto ocorreu, dentre muitos motivos, devido à inclusão, mesmo que marginal, de alguns sujeitos e de certos segmentos sociais que até então eram somente pesquisados pelos cientistas, mas não tinham sua própria voz dentro da Academia. Somado a isto, as redes sociais virtuais possibilitaram aos sujeitos novas formas de acesso as informações, dentre estas, as propostas científicas. Paradoxalmente, o mesmo fenômeno que possibilitou o maior acesso às informações e às propostas científicas, amparou as contestações quanto a legitimidade das Ciências por parte de alguns sujeitos e segmentos sociais organizados. Desse modo, nosso principal objetivo desse manuscrito é enveredar-se por estas controvérsias para interpretar como elas constituem as Ciências na contemporaneidade.
Assessment of Life Satisfaction Among Retired Kwara State Civil Servants Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown
Authors: Kamilu Olanrewaju Muraina , Abdulhafis Adeyinka Hassan
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study was to assess life satisfaction among retired Kwara state civil servants amidst covid-19 pandemic Lockdown. Descriptive research design of ex-post-facto type was used in the study. The study tested the retired civil servants in Kwara state, Nigeria. One hundred respondents were selected using purposive and convenient method. The respondents were measured with validated scale with 0.81 and the data obtained was analyzed, using percentage and t-test statistical tools for two research questions raised. The result showed low level of life satisfaction of retired civil servants and there was no significant difference in life satisfaction of male and female retired Kwara state civil servants (t= .07; p>0.05). In view of these findings, the study recommended that government should put retirees interest in mind and severed their basic retirement need as at when due such as gratuity and pension.
Effects of Recreational Swimming on Women’s Psychosomatic Status
Authors: Zrnić Radomir , Mitić Dušan , Jovanović Saša , Bjelica Bojan
Published: September 2022

A sedentary lifestyle is characterized by the development of automation and lack of movement that causes various ailments and diseases and thus negatively affects the health of people. This study aimed to determine the effects of recreational swimming on the psychosomatic status of middle-aged women. The subjective assessment of psychosomatic status (SPPSS) scale was used in the study to assess ailments (disorders) of certain body parts and organic systems before and after the experimental treatment. The results of the research show that there were statistically significant changes in all tested variables, and the largest changes were in the variables: back pain (Z = -5,169, p 0.001) and leg pain (Z = -4,941, p 0.001), while the smallest changes were in variables indigestion (Z = -3,983, p 0.001).
Plant Volatile Oils and Compounds as Ecofriendly Mosquito Control Products: Review on Recent Developments
Authors: Gabriel Paulraj Michael , Ignacimuthu Savarimuthu
Published: September 2022

Mosquitoes occupy the first place among the most dangerous insects in the world, because they kill more than five lakhs people every year around the world by transmitting lethal pathogens. People use many methods and devices to combat the mosquito problem. Chemical pesticides are commonly used to control mosquitoes and their bites around the world. Since the last two decades public has started to avoid the use of synthetic chemicals for mosquito management due to their harmful effects on environment and human health. Pesticide resistance in mosquitoes is a major side effect of synthetic chemical applications. Volatile oils or essential oils obtained from green plants are considered as reliable alternatives for mosquito management. Several hundred volatile oils and volatile compounds have been tested against eggs, larva, pupa and adults of various vector mosquito species. Oils, extracts and powders of leaf, flowers and bark of many aromatic plants are being used as mosquito repellents in many countries for many centuries. Scientific validation of biological activities of several botanicals has been intensified in the last three decades and several herbal mosquito control products have been commercialized. The aim of the present review article is to provide up-to-date information on biological activities of plant volatile oils and volatile compounds against vector mosquitoes and to highlight the promising volatile compounds for the development of new herbal mosquito control products.
The Effectiveness of Health Educational Materials in the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases
Authors: Šiljak Slađana , Kovačević Ljiljana , Mihajlović Branislav
Published: September 2022

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of morbidity, disability, and mortality among the world’s population. In this research, we aim to determine the knowledge about the risk factors for NCDs, as well as socio-demographic differences in the effectiveness of health education materials in disease prevention. Instrument was prepared according to methodological guidelines for population health risks survey (Eurostat, 2018) and knowledge and attitudes related to NCD questionnaire survey. Sample size included 210 participants of both genders (Nmale= 105, Nfemale= 105) systematically selected, residents of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, who did not have diagnosed chronic non-communicable diseases and used services at primary health care centre Zvezdara. Research results indicate that 27% of all participants had one or more health educational activities in the last six months. More than two thirds of respondents (71%) know that tobacco usage is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, but 54,8% know that cause malignant diseases. More than two thirds of respondents know that inadequate nutritional habits, consumption of industrial products and sweets and low vegetable intake cause cardiovascular diseases and more than half of them know that inadequate nutritional habits causes malignant diseases. Statistically significance difference between groups of participants based on level of education are obtained in attitudes towards the effectiveness of health education material in the prevention of malignant diseases (F= 3.396, p .05), diabetes (F= 3.611, p .05) and respiratory diseases (F= 3.483, p .05) and socio-economic differences in the use of printed and video materials in the prevention of NCDs. Effectiveness of health education materials through preventive activities improve health and reduce risks for NCDs.
François Jullien: The Double Transit of Human Life
Authors: Jusmet Luis
Published: September 2022

François Jullien finds the “unthinkable” in our philosophical tradition in his journey to the Chinese world. One of these ideas is precisely that of understanding nature as a process, not formulated in terms of continuity but of transit. In this transit human life is inscribed, like all lives. But in Jullien there is also an ethical commitment to understand this human life as open to the possibility of another transit, that of a second life. These are interesting ideas to pick up even seeing the limitations of the Chinese approach. As François Cheng points out, the ideas of subject and right are missing. We could go further and say that the idea of freedom is missing. But Jullien overcomes these limitations by pointing out this lack and overcoming it in his proposal. But as he also underlines, it is precisely this idea of transit as a way out of our dualisms and polarities that can teach us the most, as Westerners.
A crosstalk between hepcidin and IRE/IRP pathways controls ferroportin expression and determines serum iron levels in mice
Authors: Charlebois Edouard , Fillebeen Carine , Katsarou Angeliki , Rabinovich Aleksandr , Wisniewski Kazimierz , Venkataramani Vivek , Michalke Bernhard , Velentza Anastasia , Pantopoulos Kostas
Published: September 2022

The iron hormone hepcidin is transcriptionally activated by iron or inflammation via distinct, partially overlapping pathways. We addressed how iron affects inflammatory hepcidin levels and the ensuing hypoferremic response. Dietary iron overload did not mitigate hepcidin induction in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated wild type mice but prevented effective inflammatory hypoferremia. Likewise, LPS modestly decreased serum iron in hepcidin-deficient Hjv-/- mice, model of hemochromatosis. Synthetic hepcidin triggered hypoferremia in control but not iron-loaded wild type animals. Furthermore, it dramatically decreased hepatic and splenic ferroportin in Hjv-/- mice on standard or iron-deficient diet, but only triggered hypoferremia in the latter. Mechanistically, iron antagonized hepcidin responsiveness by inactivating IRPs in the liver and spleen to stimulate ferroportin mRNA translation. Prolonged LPS treatment eliminated ferroportin mRNA and permitted hepcidin-mediated hypoferremia in iron-loaded mice. Thus, de novo ferroportin synthesis is a critical determinant of serum iron and finetunes hepcidin-dependent functional outcomes. Our data uncover a crosstalk between hepcidin and IRE/IRP systems that controls tissue ferroportin expression and determines serum iron levels. Moreover, they suggest that hepcidin supplementation therapy is more efficient when combined with iron depletion.
A specific role for importin-5 and NASP in the import and nuclear hand-off of monomeric H3
Authors: Pardal Alonso Javier , Bowman Andrew James
Published: September 2022

Core histones package chromosomal DNA and regulate genomic transactions, with their nuclear import and deposition involving importin-β proteins and a dedicated repertoire of histone chaperones. Previously, a histone H3-H4 dimer has been isolated bound to importin-4 (Imp4) and the chaperone ASF1, suggesting that H3 and H4 fold together in the cytoplasm before nuclear import. However, other studies have shown the existence of monomeric H3 in the nucleus, indicating a post-import folding pathway. Here, we report that the predominant importin associated with cytoplasmic H3 is importin-5 (Imp5), which hands off its monomeric cargo to nuclear sNASP. Imp5, in contrast to Imp4, binds to both H3 and H4 containing constitutively monomeric mutations and binds to newly synthesised, monomeric H3 tethered in the cytoplasm. Constitutively monomeric H3 retains its interaction with NASP, whereas monomeric H4 retains interactions specifically with HAT1 and RBBP7. High-resolution separation of NASP interactors shows the ‘s’ isoform but not the ‘t’ isoform associates with monomeric H3, whilst both isoforms associate with H3-H4 dimers in at least three discrete multi-chaperoning complexes. In vitro binding experiments show mutual exclusivity between sNASP and Imp5 in binding H3, suggesting direct competition for interaction sites, with the GTP-bound form of Ran required for histone transfer. Finally, using pulse-chase analysis, we show that cytoplasm-tethered histones do not interact with endogenous NASP until they reach the nucleus, whereupon they bind rapidly. We propose an Imp5-specific import pathway for monomeric H3 that hands off to sNASP in the nucleus, with a parallel H4 pathway involving Imp5 and the HAT1-RBBP7 complex, followed by nuclear folding and hand-off to deposition factors.
Sampling Protocols
Authors: The Nansen Legacy
Published: September 2022

The collection of detailed sampling protocols is crucial tool for the success of the Nansen Legacy, because they ensure:

Methodological agreement between the involved researchers
Continuity and comparable data throughout the 5 years sampling period
An easily accessible overview over parameters sampled
Easier cruise planning
FDup: a framework for general-purpose and efficient entity deduplication of record collections
Authors: De Bonis Michele , Manghi Paolo , Atzori Claudio
Published: September 2022

Deduplication is a technique aiming at identifying and resolving duplicate metadata records in a collection. This article describes FDup (Flat Collections Deduper), a general-purpose software framework supporting a complete deduplication workflow to manage big data record collections: metadata record data model definition, identification of candidate duplicates, identification of duplicates. FDup brings two main innovations: first, it delivers a full deduplication framework in a single easy-to-use software package based on Apache Spark Hadoop framework, where developers can customize the optimal and parallel workflow steps of blocking, sliding windows, and similarity matching function via an intuitive configuration file; second, it introduces a novel approach to improve performance, beyond the known techniques of “blocking” and “sliding window”, by introducing a smart similarity matching function T-match. T-match is engineered as a decision tree that drives the comparisons of the fields of two records as branches of predicates and allows for successful or unsuccessful early-exit strategies. The efficacy of the approach is proved by experiments performed over big data collections of metadata records in the OpenAIRE Research Graph, a known open access knowledge base in Scholarly communication.
Fire Retardancy Analysis of the Aged Cables in Nuclear Power Plants: Flammability Modelling using Thermogravimetric Analysis and Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Authors: Kim Me-Kyoung , Yoon Myung-O
Published: September 2022

The first step towards fire protection in nuclear power plants based on the concept of ‘Defense in-depth’ is realized through the minimization of combustibles. Regarding the realistic methods for minimizing combustibles in nuclear power plants, the fire retardancy of cables as the highest number of combustibles should be kept for design lifetime as well as at construction. The flame test, according to IEEE-383 and IEEE-1202, was conducted to assess the fire retardancy of aged and unaged cables, both of 1E and non-1E classes. However, previous editions of IEEE-383 (such as the 2015 edition) did not require non-1E class cables to be fire retardant. Therefore, a method to validate the fire retardancy of non-1E class cables installed in nuclear power plants (that had) got the construction permission before 2015 should be developed and implemented. Additionally, it is still unclear as to how the accelerated thermal aging specified in IEEE-383 is close to that of the real aged cables in nuclear power plants. Therefore, flammability modelling using thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry is proposed for solving the above mentioned issues and comprehending the flammability of cables beyond the test codes such as IEEE-1202.
Analysis and Improvement Plan of Chest Compression and Ventilation during Transport
Authors: Shin So-Yeon
Published: September 2022

This study aimed to compare the outcomes of manual and automated chest compressions during virtual reality (VR)-based ambulance transport and measure the ventilation and airway pressure provided by different types of portable positive pressure ventilation in the national fire academy. The chest compression depths were 53.78 mm and 49.01 mm for automated and manual chest compressions, respectively, showing that automated chest compression achieved the appropriate compression depth. The compression rates were 101.8 times per min and 122.6 times per min for automated and manual compressions, respectively; however, the manual compression rate was irregular, ranging from 54∼178 times per min. The amounts of ventilation delivered by the portable positive pressure ventilator were 427.01 ml, 302.87 ml and 455.67 ml for models 1, 2 and 3, respectively, showing that models 1 and 3 delivered the appropriate amounts of ventilation. Therefore, automated chest compression is effective regarding compression depth and rate, incomplete release and release rate, hands-off time and compression site during VR-based patient transport. Portable positive pressure ventilators are easy to apply and can be used during patient transport; however, the ventilation varies according to the type used.
The Introduction of the “Dispatch Slide” to Secure the Golden Time
Authors: Ha Chung-Sik
Published: September 2022

During a disaster, through the “2022 Comprehensive Measures to Secure Golden Time at Disaster Sites”, the National Fire Agency (NFA) states that it aims for firefighters to leave their fire depots within 60 s. This study considered the use of the “Dispatch slide” to shorten the target time (60 s) of the garage escape and the travel times while using the stairs and the slide were measured and analyzed. The travel time using the “Dispatch slide” was about 11 s faster than that using the stairs. Fire stations in developed countries have already introduced and used the “Dispatch slide”. We hope that it will be introduced as soon as possible and will be widely used by organizations that require rapid space movement, such as firefighting, police, soldiers and security companies.
The Effects of Fatigue on Rescuers due to Wearing Level D Personal Protective Equipment while Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Authors: Ahn Hee-Jeong , Oh Gyung-Jae , Shim Gyu-Sik
Published: September 2022

This study aimed to provide data on high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by determining the fatigue effects on rescuers wearing level D personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing CPR. The study’s methodology entailed the comparative performance of two-person CPR; once while the participants wore level D PPE and once while they did not, over the 30 min course in seven cycles. The fatigues of 24 students from the department of emergency medical technology were measured pre-experiment and during CPR, after each cycle was measured. In this study, there were no differences in the blood lactate concentration, heart rate, oxygen saturation and subjective fatigue participants with or without level D PPE over the course of repeated CPR cycles. However, participants wearing level D PPE typically displayed the ‘somewhat hard’ and ‘hard’ stages of subjective fatigue a cycle faster than those not wearing level D PPE. Specifically, the proportion of such participants who reached more than the ‘somewhat hard’ stage of fatigue in the second cycle was higher than that among those not wearing level D PPE (p < .05). Consequently, wearing level D PPE was found to increase the rate of subjective fatigue from the early course of performing CPR. Therefore, rescuers will be able to provide higher quality CPR if measures are conducted to reduce fatigue.
Factors Affecting Fire Safety Activities: Focus on Safety Management Capabilities and Fire Safety Characteristics
Authors: Kwon Jung-Il , Choi Jeong-Min
Published: September 2022

This study aims to help firefighters conduct safe firefighting activities by revealing the factors affecting fire safety activities. The results of the study showed that accident experience had a significant effect on fire safety activities in terms of safety management competency, proactive response capability, safety learning capability and fire safety characteristics. Therefore, first, it is necessary to develop an easy-to-understand, simple and clear manual rather than a complicated standard disaster operation procedure to improve proactive response capability and establish a cooperative system for the smooth use of the resources of related organizations. Second, since safety learning competency has a positive effect on fire safety activities, it is necessary to systematize the education and training process on the management of the computerization of fire case data and advanced on-site response capabilities. Third, the direct and indirect accident experiences of firefighters reduce fire safety activities; therefore, the expansion of infrastructure, such as hospitals, legal support to strengthen the mental and physical stability of firefighters and a follow-up management system should be considered.
A Prospective Study Comparing Arthroscopic Release, Intra-articular Steroid and Physical Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
Authors: Pippal Hemant Kumar , Krishna Anant , Tank Shekhar , Jain Gunjar , Kumar Manoj , Kumar Vinod
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Frozen shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) is a painful condition with fibrotic and contracted shoulder joint capsule. There is a lack of development of an effective treatment protocol for idiopathic AC. Aim: To evaluate the relative efficacy of Arthroscopic Capsular Release (ACR) and intra-articular steroid injections compared to standard physical therapy in isolation for frozen shoulder. Materials and Methods: This prospective interventional study was conducted at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India between October 2012 to October 2015. Patients older than 40 years of age, with symptoms of AC for at least six months, without any related trauma or surgery or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and who did not respond to the conservative treatment, were selected. Ten patients were recruited each in the ACR, intra-articular steroids injection, and physical therapy groups. Shoulder Range of Motions (ROM), and the pre and post-treatment Shoulder Rating Questionnaire (SRQ) scores were calculated. Data analysis was performed using a Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 17). Results: The sample consisted of 12 male (40%) and 18 female (60%) patients with an average age of 52.2 years. There was no difference between the groups as far as the demographic characteristics were concerned. The SRQ scores and ROM in all the groups registered significant improvement compared to their pretreatment levels with a p-value of less than 0.005 for all three groups. However, the relative efficacy of different modes of treatment i.e. ACR, intra-articular steroid injection, and physical therapy, were found to be similar (p-value 0.165). Conclusion: The ACR does not provide any significant advantage over less invasive treatment alternatives. Therefore the authors recommend ACR only as a last option where other less invasive treatment modalities have failed.
Impact of Pre-anthesis Salt Stress on Biochemical and Yield Related Traits in Salt Sensitive and Salt Tolerant Genotypes of Triticum aestivum L.
Authors: Singh Divya
Published: September 2022

Salinity stress negatively affects the growth and development of wheat leading to diminished grain yield and quality. Salt stress during the reproductive stage is one of the significant factors leading to the drastic reduction in grain yield. The objective of this study was to investigate the biochemical responses of pre-anthesis stage salt stress and yield-related traits in the KRL1-4 salt tolerant and UP2338 salt-sensitive cultivar of wheat. Three different levels of salinity stress (100, 200 and 300 mM NaCl) were induced. Untreated plants were kept in control. Samples were analyzed at pre- anthesis stage (50 DAS and 60 DAS) for various biochemical parameters viz., proline content, total reducing sugar content, total nitrogen content and total protein content. Yield-related traits harvest index, tiller numbers per plant, spike height and spike weight were recorded at the maturity stage. The amount of proline and reducing sugar increased with increasing salinity, the increase being more tolerant than in sensitive cultivar. Total nitrogen and total protein content, however, decreased with increasing salt concentration and reduction being more sensitive than in tolerant cultivar. Yield attributes were affected negatively. The effect was more pronounced in sensitive cultivars compared to tolerant ones.