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A LINGUAGEM AUDIOVISUAL PARA CRIAÇÃO DA IDENTIDADE DOS ASSENTAMENTOS RURAIS DO MUNICÍPIO DE PEDRAS ALTAS - RS
Authors: Bedin Daiane Teresa , Rehn Rafael Luiz , Hoppe Barbara Chiodini i Axt , Medeiros Liziany Muller , Chies Jacir João , Silva Nayra Grazielle da , Pinheiro Rogério Oliveira
Published: May 2022

Com a disseminação de novos recursos comunicacionais e a ideia de cultura participativa, o objetivo do trabalho é apresentar de que forma a produção audiovisual independente e colaborativa tem a capacidade de construir e afirmar a identidade de um grupo, através do discurso por imagens e sons. A experiência documentada ocorre nos assentamentos rurais da Reforma Agrária no município de Pedras Altas. O movimento procura delinear sua identidade social, cultural e principalmente econômica, buscando na produção de um audiovisual, a construção de significados a serem compartilhados com a sociedade.
O REFLEXO DAS TECNOLOGIAS NA CONSTRUÇÃO E DESCONSTRUÇÃO DA SOCIEDADE
Authors: Oliveira Malize Lourdes de , Tybusch Jerônimo Siqueira , Araújo Luiz Ernani Bonesso de , Medeiros Liziany Müller
Published: May 2022

Este artigo tem a finalidade de analisar os principais impactos ocasionados pelas tecnologias na construção e desconstrução da sociedade. A questão norteadora buscou refletir em que medida as tecnologias contribuem para a construção e a desconstrução da sociedade. Recorreu-se a pesquisa bibliográfica com abordagem dialética. Assim, a  tecnologia pode contribuir para a construção de uma sociedade mais justa por desenvolver a habilidade de acessar, adaptar e criar novo conhecimento e possibilidades sociais. Conforme visto, àqueles que não se dispuserem a entender e a fazer uso da informática, correm o risco de serem excluídos, inclusive e, principalmente, do mundo do trabalho. Foi possível concluir que as tecnologias influenciam a sociedade em todos os sentidos, isto é, na educação, no trabalho, no meio ambiente, na saúde, e principalmente, nas relações interpessoais.
A RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIOAMBIENTAL COMO UMA ESTRATÉGIA EMPRESARIAL EM EMPRESAS DE PEQUENO PORTE DO SETOR METAL MECÂNICO
Authors: Monaro Daniel Luis Garrido , Plens Ana Carolina de Oliveira , Monaro Renato Luis Garrido , Assumpção Maria Rita Pontes , Coutinho Aparecido dos Reis
Published: May 2022

A integração entre os processos produtivos e a sustentabilidade, definida como Triple Bottom Line (TBL), contribui para estruturar uma organização em termos de competitividade, de modo que as mudanças em prol do meio ambiente beneficiam a corporação, contribuem para a tomada de decisão em nível estratégico e, por outro lado, não sejam vistas como prejuízo econômico. O presente trabalho tem como objetivos identificar e avaliar a prática da aplicação da responsabilidade social empresarial e sua interação com o meio ambiente, por meio da identificação da responsabilidade socioambiental como estratégia competitiva. Nesse sentido, foi realizado um estudo de caso em três empresas do segmento metal mecânico por meio da aplicação de questionário adaptado do Instituto ETHOS, para avaliar suas práticas voltadas à sustentabilidade, a prática “verde, ou ecologicamente correta”, assim como o nível de comprometimento das empresas com a preservação do meio ambiente e a com sociedade ao seu entorno. Como principais resultados destacam-se: a empresa A apresentou poucas ações em prol das diretrizes ambientais e sociais; a Empresa B apresentou iniciativas em prol dos aspectos sociais; a empresa C apresentou os melhores resultados em relação aos requisitos ambientais, por meio de diferentes estratégias de negócio em busca de um diferencial no mercado.
Polypharmacy and medication related falls risk in orthogeriatric femoral fracture patients Polypharmacy and medication related falls risk in orthogeriatric femoral fracture patients
Authors: Tran Van , Koong Emily , Knorr Kristin
Published: May 2022

Aim: To reportpolypharmacy rates and identify specific medications that increase falls riskin orthogeriatric femoral fracture patients. Method: A retrospectivesub-analysis, using the electronic medical records of patients admitted with a minimaltrauma femoral fracture to a tertiary teaching hospital during a 12-monthperiod was undertaken. Specific medications associated with falls risk wereclassified under three specific groups: benzodiazepines, tricyclicantidepressants (TCAs), and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Results: A sample of 131patients was included in the audit. Of these, 99 patients (75.6%) were reportedto be taking five or more medications prior to their falls related admission.From this, 49 patients (37.4%) were taking ten or more medications. One in fivepatients were found to be taking specified falls risk medications prior toadmission, primarily benzodiazepines (75.8%). Conclusion: Orthogeriatricpatients admitted to hospital with a femoral fracture following a minimaltrauma fall were commonly taking five or more medications prior to admission.Over a third of patients that were reported to take ten or more pre-admissionmedications were taking specified falls risk medications. This highlights theneed for medication-reviews and de-prescribing, particularly focusing on fallsrisk medications, to reduce incidence of falls and minimal trauma fractures inhigh risk patients
Where are you really from? Understanding misrecognition from the experiences of French and Dutch Muslim women students
Authors: da Silva Caroline , de Jong Judith , Feddes Allard R. , Doosje Bertjan , Gruev-Vintila Andreea
Published: May 2022

We investigate experiences of misrecognition through comparative focus groups with headscarf-wearing Muslim women students in France (N = 46) and in the Netherlands (N = 32). In both countries, women reported experiencing misrecognition across four interrelated dimensions: (1) totalising misrecognition, having their Muslim identity highlighted at the expense of other group affiliations; (2) membership misrecognition, having their national belonging denied; (3) content misrecognition, having negative characteristics associated with their religious identity, and (4) invisibility, having their voices unheard in society and/or their identities excluded from (public) professions. Participants conceptualised misrecognition as a product of deficient intergroup (Muslims vs. non-Muslims) contact and as being worse in France. French women felt relatively more invisible in the public sphere than their Dutch counterparts and perceived politicians across the political spectrum as an important source of misrecognition. These findings suggest that misrecognition is present in Europe, and potentially worse in France, raising the question about what measures might be taken to counter this form of group-based exclusion.
Desenvolvimento inicial de mudas da jurema branca cultivados em diferentes tipos e usos do solo
Authors: Assis Liz Carolina da Silva Lagos Cortes , Morais Maria Alcilene , Santos Elizangela Cabral dos , Gomes Luiz Henrique dos Santos , Costa Heráclito Lima de Souza
Published: May 2022

O presente estudo teve como objetivo  avaliar o crescimento inicial, a nodulação espontânea das raízes e  a produção de biomassa seca da planta inteira, raízes e parte aérea, de mudas da Jurema Branca (Piptadenia stipulacea (Benth.) Ducke), até os 90 dias de idade, sob  diferentes tipos e usos de solos. Foram realizadas coletas e estudo de solos nas áreas de diferentes tipos de classificação, como: Latossolos Vermelho eutrófico, Cambissolos eutrófico e Planossolos, e em diferentes práticas de uso, com: áreas de práticas agrícolas (PA), mata nativa da Caatinga (MN) e área degradada ou em degradação (AD).  As variáveis estudadas foram: altura total e diâmetro da base, produção de biomassas secas da parte aérea, raízes e da planta inteira e nodulação espontânea nas raízes. As plantas cultivadas no solo de PA, apresentaram médias para altura total, diâmetro da base, número de nódulos e biomassa seca da planta inteira de 63,8 cm; 3,9 mm; 15 nódulos por planta; 17,7 g, respectivamente. O crescimento inicial e a produção de biomassa seca da Jurema Branca foram favorecidos, de modo geral, em solos com uso de práticas agrícolas, independente do tipo. A nodulação espontânea da Jurema Branca apresentou existencia espontânea, com indicação à sua especificidade hospedeira.
Acessibilidade, o quarto pilar da sustentabilidade: um estudo de caso no Fórum Rodolfo Aureliano
Authors: Melo Daniele de Castro Pessoa de , Cordeiro Luciana Furtado , Cordeiro Luís Filipe
Published: May 2022

A literatura apresenta variadas definições e conceitos sobre sustentabilidade. O modelo mais difundido de desenvolvimento sustentável é o triple bottom line. Apoiado na definição de que a Acessibilidade deve ser o quarto pilar da Sustentabilidade, juntamente com os pilares social, econômico e ambiental, e considerando o papel do Poder Judiciário na garantia dos direitos fundamentais dos cidadãos através do acesso à justiça, este estudo teve o objetivo de investigar as condições da acessibilidade física nos acessos ao Fórum Desembargador Rodolfo Aureliano do Tribunal de Justiça de Pernambuco (TJPE) e verificar se as pessoas com deficiência ou mobilidade reduzida, usuárias do fórum, entendem existir relação entre sustentabilidade e acessibilidade física e se essa pode interferir na efetividade da justiça. A pesquisa caracteriza-se como um estudo de caso de caráter descritivo e qualitativo com escopo quantitativo. A coleta de dados que ocorreu no mês de fevereiro de 2020 se deu pela avaliação dos ambientes com base na legislação existente sobre acessibilidade e por entrevista a pessoas com deficiência ou mobilidade reduzida usuárias do fórum. A pesquisa contou com uma amostra de cento e cinco usuários, entre advogados, magistrados, servidores, partes de processos e acompanhantes, os quais responderam questões relacionadas à acessibilidade e sustentabilidade.
Desenvolvimento rural e a multifuncionalidade da agricultura familiar
Authors: Simonetti Erica Ribeiro de Sousa , Barden Julia Elisabete
Published: May 2022

As mudanças nas relações sociais, ambientais e econômicas têm trazido novas reflexões, com o desafio de entender o novo desenvolvimento rural Nesse sentido, é necessário abandonar a visão reducionista de desenvolvimento rural como apenas agrícola, pois é insuficiente para explicar a realidade com muitas particularidades, como a produção familiar, a transformação da paisagem rural, a multifuncionalidade, uma vez que a finalidade desse desenvolvimento é a promoção e a melhoria das condições de vida das famílias rurais. Diante desse contexto o objetivo do artigo é verificar como a multifuncionalidade da agricultura familiar pode influenciar no desenvolvimento rural. Este estudo é relevante por contribuir para a compreensão da relação multifuncionalidade, agricultura familiar e desenvolvimento, sendo outra perspectiva de caráter multifacetado. A pesquisa é biliográfica, possui abordagem qualitativa de caráter descritiva exploratório. Os resultados apontam que a agricultura familiar, pode influenciar no desenvolvimento rural através da manifestação em conjunto das funções da multifuncionalidade: reprodução socioeconômica, segurança alimentar, manutenção do tecido sociocultural, preservação do ambiente natural, tornando-a, agente do desenvolvimento rural, beneficiando as famílias rurais, o ambiente e a sociedade. Sendo assim a multifuncionalidade da agricultura familiar é um instrumento para o alcance do desenvolvimento rural, portanto as políticas públicas deverá considerá-la, após a resolução das necessidades urgentes estabelecidas no meio rural: infraestrutura, habitação, saúde, educação, fomento a agricultura, buscando uma melhor qualidade de vida das populações rurais, alcançando a consolidação de um desenvolvimento rural sustentável e libertatório.
Uma proposta para o uso de resíduos têxteis visando o conforto ambiental
Authors: Albuquerque Ana Carolina Dias de , Silva Maicon Douglas Leles da , Duarte Eduarda Bertoletti , Bem Natani Aparecida do , Corso Marla , Rezende Luciana Cristina Soto Herek
Published: May 2022

O desenvolvimento econômico contribui para a exploração dos recursos naturais com o aumento da geração de resíduos, levando a uma degradação ambiental, sendo o setor construtivo um dos grandes responsáveis por esta ação. A destinação correta de resíduos é complexa, seja pela gestão ou por sua destinação, tornando assim, a sua utilização como matéria-prima para o desenvolvimento de materiais modificados como uma estratégia vantajosa para a preservação ambiental. Dentro deste contexto, esta pesquisa teve por objetivo o desenvolvimento de um material a partir da incorporação de fibras de poliéster, advindos da indústria têxtil, em uma matriz de polipropileno reciclado. A partir da incorporação de 16,5% de fibras de poliéster em matriz de polipropileno reciclado pela técnica da injeção, foram realizados ensaios acústicos por meio do tubo de impedância conforme a NBR ISO 10534-2 (1998) e a ASTM-E1050 (2006), para a determinação dos parâmetros de absorção sonora do material e constatação dos dados levantados estatisticamente. Os resultados dos ensaios acústicos apontaram que o material fabricado possui um bom coeficiente de absorção na faixa de frequência específica, determinada em 6,3 kHz, tornando-o um material adequado para aplicação acústica.
Mapeamento da vulnerabilidade natural aos processos erosivos na microrregião do Cariri Oriental Paraibano
Authors: Maciel Jadson dos Santos , Silva Madson Tavares
Published: May 2022

A vulnerabilidade natural de um determinado ambiente mostra a pré-disposição do ambiente frente a fatores naturais (Clima, geologia, geomorfologia, pedologia e vegetação) e sua estabilidade em relação à morfogênese e à pedogênese dos ambientes. O objetivo principal deste trabalho foi analisar e mapear a vulnerabilidade natural aos processos erosivos da microrregião do Cariri Oriental, região semiárida da Paraíba, bem como determinar a sua vulnerabilidade natural aos processos erosivos. Para tal, foram utilizados mapas de geologia, pedologia, declividade, cartas topográficas e imagens de satélite Landsat TM para verificação da vegetação, além de dados climatológicos de estações localizados no interior e exterior da área de estudo. Os principais resultados adquiridos indicam que a área apresenta características de intermediariedade o que é um fator a ser levado em consideração, pois esses ambientes estão mais propensos às mudanças o que faz crer que existe tendência a estes ambientes aumentarem suas vulnerabilidades devido ao fato de ser uma área que apresenta historicamente um predatismo antrópico dos recursos naturais fato este que deve ser estudado mais a fundo para melhores resultados da atual situação ambiental da área de estudo além de sugerir ações de gestão de recursos para uma melhor convivência entre seres humanos e meio ambiente.
Aspectos gerais sobre a tomaticultura de mesa: uma revisão sistemática de literatura
Authors: Furquim Maria Gláucia Dourado , Nascimento Abadia dos Reis , Corcioli Graciella
Published: May 2022

O tomate figura entre as principais olerícolas cultivadas e consumidas em diferentes regiões do Brasil, apresentando diferenças nas práticas adotadas que perpassam da produção a comercialização. Contudo, é imperativo a importância do setor em termos social e econômico, na geração e distribuição de renda no campo. Assim, considerando a representatividade do setor, o presente artigo identifica e analisa os trabalhos publicados nacionalmente sobre a temática tomaticultura de mesa, através de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, com busca realizada no portal de periódico Scielo para publicações entre os anos de 2011 a 2020. No período, e após a inserção dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foram selecionados 14 estudos, os quais apresentam majoritariamente pesquisas do tipo experimental para a otimização dos fatores de produção, objetivando o uso eficiente dos recursos, maior produtividade, direcionamento sobre os melhores materiais em diferentes sistemas de produção, dentre outros fatores que auxiliem o produtor na condução da atividade no campo. Contudo, constatou-se na plataforma e no período analisado, a carência de estudos que contemplem aspectos mercadológicos, ligados ao setor, que contribua para o seu desenvolvimento econômico-financeiro.
Determinação das variáveis operacionais de um sistema ecológico para tratar águas residuais sanitárias no semiárido
Authors: Araújo Ana Beatriz Alves de , Batista Rafael Oliveira , Aragão Ana Katarina Oliveira , Silva Adler Lincoln Severiano da , Oliveira Pedro Henrique da Silva , Coelho Daniela da Costa Leite , Vale Hudson Salatiel Marques
Published: May 2022

There is a growing importance of the theme of water reuse in the context of sustainable constructions. Currently, the increase in demand and the decrease in the supply of quality water is one of the problems that have been affecting, mainly, large urban populations. In this context, there is a need to encourage practices, programs and policies that help in water conservation. The reuse of water is a strategic activity, in addition to being an important tool in the integrated management of water resources. Given the above, regarding the reuse of water, there is the possibility of using sanitary wastewater for irrigation purposes. The present work had as general objective the development of the project of an ecological system for the treatment and agricultural use of sanitary wastewater on the campus of the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Árido (UFERSA), in Mossoró/RN, to mitigate possible environmental impacts caused by dispose of this effluent. For this, an ecological system for the treatment and agricultural use of sanitary wastewater was carried out, endowed with the survey of information necessary for the preparation of the executive project, where it was possible to estimate that in this facility approximately 61 people generate about 3.05 m³ d-1 of treated sanitary wastewater; and also calculate the dimensions of the treatment system; consisting of a septic tank with two chambers, a flooded system built with elephant grass extracting plant and a solar reactor; as well as preparing the calculation and descriptive memorials and the assembly of the systems executive project.
A Study on the Difference between the Roots of (K)Hanbok and Hanfu
Authors: Kim Jisu , Na Youngjoo
Published: May 2022

(K)Hanbok, which is Korea’s traditional clothing, differs from the Chinese Hanfu or Japanese Kimono. This study aims to understand the fundamental differences between (K)Hanbok and Hanfu. The Goryeo Dynasty (K)Hanbok, which was particularly popular in China, was established because the Ming Dynasty Hanfu and Chinese fashion were considerably influenced by the ‘Koryo Yang’. Firstly, while (K)Hanbok is bulky, Hanfu of the Han Dynasty is characterized by forming a slim silhouette. Due to the climate of the Northern Hemisphere, (K)Hanbok shows a rich silhouette comprising multiple layers of inner pants and a pleated skirt over a voluminous underskirt. On the other hand, the Han’s Hanfu creates a straight silhouette in the form of a wrap, revealing the contours of the body. The pleated skirt of the (K)Hanbok can use six to twelve width fabrics, depending on the social position; however, the Hanfu of the Han is a skirt without any pleats. Secondly, the clothing patterns, which have various shapes, are totally different in how they are made and sewn. The Korean (K)Hanbok is a two-piece separate, whereas the Chinese Hanfu style is a one-piece with a skirt. The short length of the (K)Hanbok jacket has a Sup which is cut and pasted allowing the front closure to overlap. Nevertheless, the Hanfu of the Han does not have this Sup because it is of a wrap-around, onepiece style and has an exceptionally large front, and wraps around at the waist which extends to the sides. Thirdly, the (K)Hanbok jacket has separate string Gorums for fastening, and an additional belt around the waist; however, in the case of Gorum, it is unnecessary for a wrapping style of Hanfu. Fourthly, Koreans as an agricultural horse-riding people, basically wore the trousers attached a comfortable gusset, while the Chinese Hanfu had no pants, but the Chinese wore Gaedanggo pants which exposed the hips, inevitably during the Warring States period.
CASA Essay (T Stranex)
Authors: Stranex T
Published: May 2022

Reason can be defined in many ways, and more than one definition would be fertile ground for investigation in the Ajax. Perhaps the most tempting way to understand Reason, especially given the theme of insanity in the play, is as sanity; however, Reason might also be understood as an interpersonal phenomenon, the ability of individuals to ‘reason’ together, negotiating and arguing to reach an agreement. It is this agonistic (agonistic in that it is what characters attempt to do in an agon) sense of Reason I have chosen to examine.
Influence of hot air drying on capsaicinoids, phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant activities of ‘Super Hot’ chilies
Authors: Yap Esther Shiau Ping , Uthairatanakij Apiradee , Laohakunjit Natta , Jitareerat Pongphen
Published: May 2022

Hot air drying is an alternative technique to either maintain or increase bioactive compounds in agricultural products because temperatures can be controlled. The effects of different hot air oven drying temperatures and times on the physicochemical changes, bioactive compounds (capsaicinoids, phenolic and flavonoid profiles and contents) and antioxidant activities in dried ‘Super Hot’ chili fruits were evaluated. The chilies were dried in a hot air oven at low (60–100 °C) or high (120–160 °C) temperatures for 30, 60, 120 min and at 12–13% moisture content (MC). The main compounds presented in chili fruits were capsaicinoids, limonene, pinene, tocopherol and oleic acid, regardless of drying temperature and time. Although the total flavonoid contents decreased during the drying process, the total phenolic contents increased (38–51%), and capsaicinoids, the primary pungent compounds, increased six-times at 120–160 °C compared to the fresh chilies. The phenolic profiles showed that chlorogenic acid was the most stable and abundant amongst the nine quantified phenolic compounds. In the flavonoid profile, both rutin and quercetin can be detected at a high temperature of 160 °C, with a decreasing trend. The main pungent compounds, capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin, were found to increase compared to the fresh chilies, especially at 12–13% wet basis (w.b.). Although the antioxidant activities (ABTS• + and DPPH•) of dried chilies at all temperatures decreased with increasing drying time, these activities were still detected. Therefore, drying chilies at 160 °C (120 min) can not only maintain the capsaicinoids, phenolics and flavonoids that can be utilized by the pharmaceutical and food industry, but can also reduce the production time.
Nutrient composition of Chenopodium formosanum Koidz. bran: Fractionation and bioactivity of its soluble active polysaccharides
Authors: Ker Yaw-Bee , Wu Hui-Ling , Chen Kuan-Chou , Peng Robert Y.
Published: May 2022

Background

Chenopodium formosanum Koidz. Amaranthaceae—also known as Djulis or red quinoa (RQ)—is a cereal plant indigenous to Taiwan, known for its high nutrient value. However, its bran is considered a waste product and the nutrient value has never been analyzed.

Methods

In this study, we examined the proximate composition of RQ bran, specifically its soluble polysaccharide fractions.

Results

RQ bran exhibited high contents of protein (16.56%), ash (7.10%), carbohydrate (60.45%), total polyphenolics (1.85%), betaxanthin (9.91 mg/100 g of RQ bran), and indicaxanthin (7.27 mg/100 g of RQ bran). Specifically, it was rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs; 39.24%)—with an n-6/n-3 and PUFA/saturated fatty acid (SFA) ratio of 18.137 and 0.743, respectively. Four soluble polysaccharide fractions were also obtained: CF-1, CF-2, CF-3, and CF-4, with yields of 3.90%, 6.74%, 22.28%, and 0.06%, respectively, and molecular weights of 32.54, 24.93, 72.39, and 55.45 kDa, respectively. CF-1, CF-2, CF-3, and CF-4 had respectively 15.67%, 42.41%, 5.44%, and 14.52% peptide moiety content and 38.92%, 50.70%, 93.76%, and 19.80% carbohydrate moiety. In CF-2, the glucose content was 95.86 mol% and that of leucine was 16.23%, implicating the presence of a typical leucinoglucan. All four polysaccharide fractions lacked glutamic acid and hydroxyproline. The IC50 of CF-1, CF-2, and CF-3 was respectively 12.05, 3.98, and 14.5 mg/mL for DPPH free radical–scavenging ability; 5.77, 4.10, and 7.03 mg/mL for hydrogen peroxide–scavenging capability; 0.26, 0.05, and 0.19 mg/mL for O2− free radical–scavenging capability; and 100.41, 28.12, and 29.73 mg/mL for Fe2+ chelation.

Conclusion

Our results indicated that RQ bran has a large amount of nutrient compounds, and a cost-efficient process for their extraction is needed. Their biomedical application as nutraceuticals also warrants further investigation.
Missio-pastoral and theological implications for migration and increased demagoguing in South Africa
Authors: Mpofu Buhle Southern
Published: May 2022

This article highlights mission challenges presented by the intensified movement of people in South Africa with a view to identify opportunities for Christian mission and challenge demagoguing in the context of growing intolerance. Migration is identified as an opportunity for mission and discussed as one of the untapped resources not just for mission, but also for economic development and social transformation. Compassion fatigue and complex challenges presented by COVID-19 have eroded traditional roles that ensured hospitality to strangers and despite an increase in scholarly interest in human mobility, policy makers, politicians and economists have not taken migration flows within the South African context seriously. This has serious missional implications and requires restoration of ubuntu as a biblical imperative.
les Eglises à Libreville face aux défis urbains
Authors: Mbakere Calixte
Published: May 2022

This contribution is an interpellation to the churches in the City of Libreville to take concrete action in response to acute present urban problems that face the city. Currently, the Church pays little or no attention to urban issues that affect the City of Libreville. Many evangelicals in Libreville perceive giving attention to these urban challenges such as pollution, absence of waste management, heat waves, etc to be a distraction to the core business of ministry which is the salvation of souls. Against this backfrop, this contribution argue that this attitute amount to neglecting God’s mandate to be stewards of creation. These problems pose serious challenges to the City of Libreville including churches and they therefore deserve theological/missiological attention. The Church should participate towards identification of root-causes for these urban challenges and in the process open the Church to flourish in socio-political, socioeconomic and socio-cultural spaces as she works towards solving these issues.
Paediatric Prosthetic Rehabilitation using Decoronated Avulsed Teeth
Authors: Chikkanarasaiah Nagarathna , Chandrashekar Rahul , Thimmegowda Umapathy , Krishnamurthy Navin
Published: May 2022

Traumatic Dental Injury (TDI) mostly occurs as a result of any sports injury or an accident. The prognosis of teeth following injury is determined by the kind of TDI, emergency treatment, and the amount of time between emergency treatment and definitive care. Patients with missing anterior teeth lack an impressive appearance aesthetically as well as psychologically. Speech issues and some loss of function can lead to a decline in oral health, which can affect one's quality of life. This case addresses the patient aesthetic concern in anterior region of maxilla of 15-year-old male due to trauma which resulted in avulsion of both centrals and lateral incisor. Patient’s own completely displaced teeth placed in biological tooth functional space maintainer was planned. The use of natural tooth as functional space maintainer method is less expensive, easy to fabricate, easy to modify according to age and produces better aesthetics. It also maintains space loss in growing children.
A Content Analysis of Farm Information and Infographics in Pasumai vikatan Tamil Magazine, India
Authors: Krithika S. , Karthikeyan C. , Devi M. Nirmala
Published: May 2022

Content analysis is an effective research tool to study the extent of information covered in farm magazines, which act as a comprehensive guide for farmers. The aim of the study is to analyze the coverage, readability ease, mode of presentation, and type and level of infographics published in the Tamil bimonthly magazine Pasumai Vikatan.  The magazine was purposefully selected based on regional preferences and popularity. A total of 619 articles covered across 64 editions from 2019 to 2021 were considered for the sample study to analyze the basic objective of the extent of farm information, readability ease and also the infographics covered. Inferential statistics were used to analyze percentage and frequency. The research revealed that 64.63 percent of the articles covered in the magazine were based on economics of returns in the past three years followed by articles related to organic farming (35.83 percent) and crop production aspects (35.13 percent). Further, the Flesch Kincaid reading ease was analyzed and the results indicated that the ease of articles ranged between very easy and standard and could be understood easily even by young readers. With respect to format, the articles were presented predominantly in series format (70.24 percent) followed by current news items pertaining to the agricultural sector (66.31 percent). The study also identified that the usage of infographics was sparse without much textual information. The authors recommend the usage of modern e-data tools for newsgathering during the pandemic period and also suggest deeper coverage of other recent areas in agriculture and allied sectors.
Effect of Spacing and Mulch on Post Harvest Disease Incidence and Sensory Evaluation in Strawberry
Authors: Datta Himadri S. , Barua P. C. , Kotoky U. , Das R. , Saikia H. , Nath H. K. Deva
Published: May 2022

Aims: To study the response of plant spacing and mulch material on post harvest disease incidence and sensory evaluation in Strawberry.

Study Design: The investigation was laid in a factorial randomized block design.

Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Farmer’s field in Dhankhuloi village of Jorhat district,Assam and Department of Horticulture,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat,India, during November-April of two consecutive years 2019-20 and 2020-21.

Methodology: We included twenty treatments which were the combination of five spacings viz. 20 cm x 30 cm, 30 cm x 30 cm, 30 cm x 40 cm, 40 cm x 40 cm and 40 cm x 60 cm with four mulch materials i.e. paddy straw,red mulch,silver black mulch and no mulch. Evaluation of percent post harvest disease incidence and organoleptic qualities was conducted.

Results: Out of 20 treatments, the treatment combination of widest spacing 40 cm x 60 cm along with silver black mulch showed least percent postharvest disease incidence (18.90%) while maximum incidence (42.82%) was obtained in no mulch applied plots with 20 cm x 30 cm spacing. Sensory evaluation showed treatment combination of 40 cm x 40 cm spacing with silver black mulch exhibited better organoleptic qualities.

Conclusion: Positive effects of wider spacing and silver black mulch material might have contributed to least post harvest disease incidence in strawberry. Fruits of strawberry mulched with silver black plastic and wider spacing owing to favourable microclimate may have contributed to a sweeter taste and, consequently, better consumer acceptance.
A Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence and Factors Associated with Family Planning in the Context of COVID-19 among Women of Reproductive Age in a Rural Town Council in Eastern Uganda
Authors: David Okia , Isaac Omulepu , Brian Butagali , Patience Kobusingye , Winnie Adongot , Florence Abonyo , Grace Adong
Published: May 2022

Aim: This study aimed to assess the Family Planning Prevalence and Factors associated with Family Planning in face of COVID-19, among women of reproductive age in rural town council in Amuria district, Eastern Uganda. Little evidence exists of the factors associated with family planning use in face of COVID-19 in resource limited settings in Eastern Uganda. Our findings will close this apparent research gap and inform national and district Family planning guidelines and policies.

Materials and Methods: We used a quantitative research approach and cross sectional design to determine prevalence and factors associated with family planning use, among women of reproductive age in the face of Covid-19 in Amuria Town council in Uganda. The respondents for the study were chosen using purposive sampling technique. We used questionnaires to collect data from study participants. Quantitative data was compiled and fed into the computer using Microsoft Excel and then exported to Stata 15.

Results: The Prevalence was at 17.1% lower than the national target of 50%. 58.4% of our women were not using family planning because of the anticipated side effects. 50% those using family planning completed ordinary level education. The married women were 0.2 times less likely to use family planning. Single ladies were 4.6 times more likely to use family planning as compared to widowed, divorced and married.

Conclusion: The prevalence of Family planning in Amuria Town Council was 17.1% much lower than the National Target. Being married and low level of education was associated with low uptake of Family planning in context of COVID-19. Family planning programs should put more focus on the married women and involve their husbands in implementation of their programs.
Recombinant Human Collagen Hydrogel Rapidly Reduces Methylglyoxal Adducts within Cardiomyocytes and Improves Borderzone Contractility after Myocardial Infarction in Mice
Authors: McLaughlin Sarah , Sedlakova Veronika , Zhang Qingzhou , McNeill Brian , Smyth David , Seymour Richard , Davis Darryl R. , Ruel Marc , Brand Marjorie , Alarcon Emilio I. , Suuronen Erik J.
Published: May 2022

Methylglyoxal (MG) production after myocardial infarction (MI) leads to advanced glycation end‐product formation, adverse remodeling, and loss of cardiac function. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a main target for MG glycation. This suggests that ECM‐mimicking biomaterial therapies may protect the post‐MI environment by removing MG. In this study, mechanisms by which a recombinant human collagen type I hydrogel therapy confers cardioprotection are investigated. One‐week post‐MI, mice receive intramyocardial injection of hydrogel or PBS. The hydrogel improves border zone contractility after 2 days, which is maintained for 28 days. RNA sequencing shows that hydrogel treatment decreases the expression of erythroid differentiation regulator 1, a factor associated with apoptosis. Hydrogel treatment reduces cardiomyocyte apoptosis and oxidative stress at 2 days with greater myocardial salvage seen at 28 days. The hydrogel located at the epicardial surface is modified by MG, and less MG‐modified proteins are observed in the underlying myocardium of hydrogel‐treated mice. Biomaterials that can be a target for MG glycation may act as a sponge to remove MG from the myocardium post‐MI. This leads to less oxidative stress, greater survival and contractility of cardiomyocytes, which altogether suggests a novel mechanism by which biomaterials improve function of the infarcted heart.
Tensile‐Strained Palladium Nanosheets for Synthetic Catalytic Therapy and Phototherapy
Authors: Li Shanshan , Xu Bolong , Lu Mingzhu , Sun Mengxue , Yang Haokun , Liu Shuang , Huang Zhijun , Liu Huiyu
Published: May 2022

Palladium nanosheets (Pd NSs) are well‐investigated photothermal therapy agents, but their catalytic potential for tumor therapy has been underexplored owing to the inactive dominant (111) facets. Herein, lattice tensile strain is introduced by surface reconstruction to activate the inert surface, endowing the strained Pd NSs (SPd NSs) with photodynamic, catalase‐like, and peroxidase‐like properties. Tensile strain promoting the photodynamic and enzyme‐like activities is revealed by density functional theory calculations. Compared with Pd NSs, SPd NSs exhibit lower photothermal effect, but approximately five times higher tumor inhibition rate. This work calls for further study to activate nanomaterials by strain engineering and surface reconstruction for catalytic therapy of tumors.
Liquid Crystal Elastomer Based Thermal Microactuators and Photothermal Microgrippers Using Lateral Bending Beams
Authors: Potekhina Alissa , Wang Changhai
Published: May 2022

The remarkable properties of liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) for spatially controlled actuation are utilized to perform complex tasks such as to mimic versatile motion of living organisms and cilia in soft robotics. As opposed to the common out‐of‐plane bending in flat LCE films, many planar micro‐electro‐mechanical and microfluidic systems typically operate based on the lateral movement of the functional parts. The challenge of implementing the in‐plane bending of LCE actuators is often associated with the limited capability for miniaturization of the existing techniques, along with the requirement for post‐fabrication assembly. In this paper a method for fabrication of thermally actuated LCE beams for in‐plane bending applications, which is based on direct laser writing and micromolding is reported. Mesogenic alignment is modified near the sidewalls of the channel structures patterned with vertical microgrooves. The method allows monolithic fabrication of LCE‐based microgrippers for micromanipulation and microassembly applications in life sciences and in manufacture of microsystems. It is shown that the photothermally driven microgrippers can perform soft grasping of micro‐objects, providing large gripping strokes with relatively low actuation stimuli. The fabrication method offers more design opportunities for LCE‐based microactuators and a useful route toward realization of gripping and cargo transportation functionality in microrobotics.
Exploration of Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence and New Mechanism on Carbon Dots in a Polyacrylamide Platform and their Applications for Anti‐Counterfeiting and Information Encryption
Authors: Wang Hui‐yong , Zhou Lu , Yu Hong‐mei , Tang Xiao‐dan , Xing Christina , Nie Guochao , Akafzade Hussein , Wang Shao‐yan , Chen Wei
Published: May 2022

This is the first report of full‐color afterglow composites composed of four multicolored (blue, green, orange, and red) carbon dots (CDs) in polyacrylamide (PAM) matrix. Thus, adjustable four‐color room‐temperature phosphorescence (RTP) CDs@PAM composites are prepared on a PAM platform. The abundant amide groups in PAM are connected to the functional groups in CDs by hydrogen bonds, which promote the intersystem crossover and inhibit the non‐radiative relaxation of triple states (T1) in CDs@PAM and effectively shield the quenching agents such as oxygen. Furthermore, the rigid hydrogen bond mesh structure is beneficial to the stability of T1 in CDs@PAM. In addition, the results of electron spin resonance reveal that the afterglow of CDs@PAM composites is not caused by oxygen defects and the increase of oxygen defects hinders the emission of phosphorescence. The CDs@PAM composites display not only multi‐color fluorescence from blue to red, but also display full‐color RTP emission from blue to red with average phosphorescence lifetime in the range of 637–478.97 ms. These composites, in addition to the full‐color RTP performance, are promising for multi‐color pattern anti‐counterfeiting and information encryption.
Accounting for climatic effects in measuring U.S. field crop farm productivity
Authors: Wang Sun Ling , Rada Nicholas , Williams Ryan , Newton Doris
Published: May 2022

The European Commission plans to reduce pesticides and fertilizer use in agriculture substantially under its Green Deal's Farm to Fork strategy. Policy alternatives are needed to overcome these input reductions, for instance by allocating R&D towards commodities most affected by climage change and improving the precision of input use. Since climate change is likely to impact agriculture negatively, productivity measures that account for all inputs and climate change impacts can help to weigh such policy responses. We adopt U.S. farm‐level data and a multi‐output and multi‐input production technology to estimate relative farm productivity performances with climatic effects. Exploiting long‐term weather patterns, we find comparative advantages among some crop farms and ample productivity improvement potential across all of them.
Improving temperature‐based predictions of the timing of flowering in cotton
Authors: Bange Michael , Nunn Christopher , Mahan James , Payton Paxton , Milroy Stephen , Finger Nicolas , Caton Jane , Dodge William , Quinn James
Published: May 2022

Key management recommendations for cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) management require estimates of the timing of crop phenology. Most commonly growing day degree (DD) (thermal time) approaches are used. Currently, across many cotton production regions, there is no consistent approach to predicting first square and flower timing. Day degree approaches vary considerably, with base thresholds different (12.0–15.6 °C) with no consistency using an optimum temperature threshold (i.e., temperature where development ceases to increase). As cotton is grown in variable and changing climates, and cultivars change, there is a need to ensure the accuracy of this approach for predicting timing of flowering for assisting cotton management. In this study new functions to predict first square and first flower were developed and validated using data collected in multiple seasons and regions (Australia and the United States). Earlier controlled environment studies that monitored crop development were used to assess in more detail how temperatures were affecting early cotton development. New DD functions developed predicted first square and first flower better than the existing Australian and U.S. approaches. The best performing functions had base temperatures like those of existing U.S. functions (15.6 °C) and an optimum threshold temperature of 32.0 °C. New universal DD targets for first square (343 DD [°C]) and first flower (584 DD) were developed. Controlled environment studies supported this base temperature outcome; however, it was less clear that 32.0 °C was the optimum threshold temperature from these data. Precise predictions of cotton development will facilitate accurate growth stage assessments and hence better cotton management decisions.
Comparison of handgrip strength values in young children when using two different types of dynamometers
Authors: Abe Akemi , Yamasaki Sakiya , Tahara Ryoji , Loenneke Jeremy P. , Abe Takashi
Published: May 2022

Objective

A Smedley hand dynamometer is one of the standard devices for measuring handgrip strength (HGS) for children and adults. The aim was to compare the HGS values using two different types of dynamometers (Grip‐A or Grip‐D) in young children. To enable comparison between the two devices, we have redesigned the Grip‐D (i.e., modified Grip‐D).

Methods

Twenty‐five preschool children (10 girls and 15 boys) performed maximal voluntary HGS in the right hand using two different types of dynamometers. We ran a paired sample t‐test on the difference in HGS between the two devices.

Results

The measured values of HGS were 9.95 kg for Grip‐A and 8.56 kg for modified Grip‐D, and the difference between the two devices [1.39 (SD 0.65) kg] was greater than we expected (95% limits of agreement: 0.11, 2.6 kg). Thus, we then calibrated both dynamometers ourselves using known weights. The measured values were corrected if there was an error between the known weight and each dynamometer. Following adjustment, there was still a statistical difference (p < 0.001) in HGS between Grip‐A [10.65 (SD 1.52) kg] and modified Grip‐D [9.98 (SD 1.85) kg]. However, the difference between the two devices was 0.67 (SD 0.69) kg with the 95% limits of agreement between −0.68 and 2.0 kg.

Conclusion

It is concluded that the HGS values of children measured with the company‐calibrated new Grip‐A and modified Grip‐D could provide reasonably close estimates.
Further evidence supporting the role of DUT gene in diabetes with bone marrow failure syndrome
Authors: Ghawil Millad , Abdulrahman Fathia , Hadeed Ibtisam , Doggah Milad , Zarroug Salem , Habeb Abdelhadi
Published: May 2022

In 2017, a homozygous DUT mutation was reported to cause a syndrome of diabetes and bone marrow failure. However, no further patient with this combination has been reported and the phenotype of heterozygous DUT mutation is unknown. We describe the genotype, phenotype, and post bone marrow transplantation (BMT) data of two unrelated families with this rare syndrome. Whole‐exome and/or direct sequencing of the DUT gene were performed in all family members. Each family has two children presented within the first 10 years of life with thrombocytopenia, macrocytosis, with or without anemia, followed by non‐autoimmune diabetes. The same homozygous missense DUT mutation, reported in 2017 (c.425A>G p.(Tyr142Cys), was detected in all affected children. The heterozygous carriers have no BM failure, one developed type 2 diabetes, and the rest have normal fasting glucose, insulin, HbA1c, and c‐peptide. Multiple nevi were detected in homozygous and heterozygous mutation carriers. Allogenic BMT normalized BM aplasia without impact on diabetes. Post BMT follow‐up revealed normal puberty and school performance; but three have height <2.5 SDS. We add two families with this syndrome supporting a role of DUT in bone marrow and β‐cell function. The heterozygous carriers of this DUT mutation appear to be healthy.
Synthesis of Naphthalene Natural Products Dehydrocacalohastine and Musizin
Authors: Mao Yujian , Xia Zhen , Hu Lihong , Zhang Yinan
Published: May 2022

Natural methylated naphthalene compounds, possessing diverse biological activities, remain to be studied because of low content in plants and lacking synthetic methods. Herein, we have disclosed new approaches to methylated naphthalene natural products represented by dehydrocacalohastine and musizin from simple and commercially available naphthalene molecules with the assistance of our reported regioselective C−H methylation. The dehydrocacalohastine has been firstly synthesized from 1‐bromonaphthalen‐2‐ol in overall 8.9% yield with 8 steps. Additionally, the solution to musizin saved 2 steps with comparative yields to previous reported route.
Effect of chemical desulfurization on coal properties and sulfur structure based on microwave technology
Authors: Zhou Bingyi , Ge Tao , Luo Xiaoman , Wang Zhaohui , Qiao Yueyue , Cai Chuanchuan , Xu Jingyao
Published: May 2022

Under the two frequency microwave conditions of 915 and 2450 MHz, orthogonal tests were designed to investigate the effects of organic acid reagent, microwave irradiation time, and mixing time of additives and coal samples on the desulfurization effect of coal. Results show that the effect of irradiation time on the experimental desulfurization efficiency under frequency microwave conditions is large and is the main factor. The desulfurization effect under 915 MHz microwave condition is better than 2450 MHz microwave condition. Two sets of experimental optimal coal samples were used for characterization and analysis. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that the combustion temperature range of the coal samples is shortened and the integrated combustion index is considerably higher after the microwave irradiation experiment. Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy analysis showed that the overall chemical structure of the coal samples does not change significantly after the experimental treatment. X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis showed that the intensity of organic sulfur in coal samples is weakened after microwave irradiation, the characteristic peaks of thiols and thioethers are reduced to a great extent, and an increase in the intensity of sulfoxide organic sulfur is observed. On the basis of the results of experimental analysis and quantum chemical simulation calculations, the mechanism of organosulfur structure removal under the action of microwave is revealed.