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Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma
Authors: Michałowska Sylwia Natalia , Chęć Magdalena
Published: April 2024

The study aims to introduce Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a viable approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as its comorbidity with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The paper refers to current studies conducted between 2017 and 2023 relating to DBT's efficacy in managing complex and relational early childhood trauma, including sexual abuse and violence. Analyses indicate that DBT helps to reduce PTSD symptoms in various age groups. An integrative approach, which combines DBT and methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), appears to enhance therapeutic effects. Therefore, it is recommended to implement programs based on DBT and evaluate their effectiveness in a group of Polish patients who have co-occurring symptoms of PTSD and BPD or PTSD alone.
A cautionary note on pembrolizumab use in patients with ascending aortic aneurysms
Authors: Khan Muhammad E. A. , Ahern Shane , Prendergast Sophie C. , Burke Louise , Hinchion John
Published: April 2024

Case description: We describe a case of a patient treated with pembrolizumab (an immune checkpoint inhibitor) for metastatic scalp melanoma. He had a previous history of colorectal cancer, prostatic cancer and chronic polymyalgia rheumatica. The patient was known to have a stable ascending aortic aneurysm of 4.5 cm. However, he developed a rapid expansion of the ascending aortic aneurysm with the size crossing the threshold for surgery. The patient was referred to the cardiothoracic surgery service for intervention and he subsequently underwent surgery. The patient was electively admitted one week later for resection of aortic aneurysm, aortoplasty and external graft fixation. Pathologically, gross evidence of dissection was not identified; however, the histological analysis of the media showed laminar medial necrosis, multifocal in nature, with occasional clusters of histiocytic cells appreciated at their edge reminiscent of that seen in an inflammatory aortitis (granulomatous/giant cell type). Discussion: Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced aortitis is becoming increasingly evident, and its presentation can vary. It has been discovered incidentally on surveillance imaging with the use of nivolumab. In other cases, patients have been symptomatic to severely symptomatic. Atezolizumab with carboplatin and etoposide has been reported to cause abdominal aortitis which was responsive to corticosteroids and subsequent discontinuation of atezolizumab. Pembrolizumab has been linked to a case of transverse aortic arch aortitis. In our case, the inflammatory aortitis due to pembrolizumab was the cause of the rapid expansion of the ascending aortic aneurysm. Conclusion: Patients with known aortic aneurysms should undergo careful surveillance when commencing immune-checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
Comparative probability-based seismic safety assessment of base-isolated buildings: A case study
Authors:   University of Bonab, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Velayat Highway, 5551395133, Bonab, East Azerbaijan, Iran, Narjabadifam Peyman , Mollaei Somayeh ,   University of Bonab, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Velayat Highway, 5551395133, Bonab, East Azerbaijan, Iran, Noroozinejad Ehsan ,   Western Sydney University, Urban Transformations Research Centre (UTRC), NSW, Australia, Babaei Mehdi ,   University of Bonab, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Velayat Highway, 5551395133, Bonab, East Azerbaijan, Iran, Mousavi Navid ,   University of Bonab, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Velayat Highway, 5551395133, Bonab, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Published: April 2024

Seismic fragility curves are used to assess the structural vulnerability probability at various damage states. In this study, the effects of different isolation systems on the seismic safety of a two-dimensional reinforced concrete moment-resisting frame are investigated. The reference structure was a hotel building in California, USA. A comparative probability-based seismic safety assessment for building components was conducted on the superstructure hypothetically fitted with various isolation systems. In this regard, two categories of isolation systems, including rubber‐ and friction‐based systems, were selected. The high damping rubber bearings and friction pendulum systems were considered. Incremental dynamic analyses were conducted for a suite of earthquake records to develop the fragility curves considering modelling, demand, and capacity uncertainties. Based on the results, it was observed that the building failure probability reduction was influenced by the seismic isolation systems rather than the fixed base (un-retrofitted) model. Furthermore, the high damping rubber bearings system was found to be more reliable than the friction pendulum system in the limit states considered. However, no significant discrepancy was observed in the performance of the building fitted with isolation systems at higher damage states.
Coda: Persistence at the End of Civilisation
Authors: Ryan Honi
Published: April 2024

Honi Ryan reflects on the theme of the journal, Wounded Landscapes, in a visual essay that traces her series of ecologically centred performative installations Persistence at the End of Civilisation, a body of work about climate migration, produced between 2020–21. It comprises sculpture, painting, photography, video, food, participation, embodiment and movement, research and text; as well as sound, text, and performance pieces made in collaboration with artist Abi Tariq. This body of work grew in response to the megafires that burned in Australia in 2019–20 and brings an urban audience into proximity with the tactile reality of the aftermath of wildfires.
Disrupting Student Affairs Staff Departure: Examining Needed Changes to the Field of Student Affairs to Attract and Retain a Diverse Workforce
Authors: Nyunt Gudrun , Pridgen Rachel , Thomas Isaiah
Published: April 2024

Abstract: The field of student affairs has seen an exodus of staff members over the past few years. Employee attrition, however, is not a new problem in student affairs. This grounded theory study aimed to understand why student affairs professionals leave the field. Based on interviews with student affairs professionals who left the field between March 2020 and March 2022, we developed a departure model that describes participants' experiences from their interest in and socialization into the field to their departure. Our model highlights how the conflicts between personal life, values, and approach to work and institutional policies, practices, and leadership rooted in white supremacy decreased participants' commitment to staying in the field over time. While our model focuses on departure, it also points to opportunities for disrupting current practices and transforming the working conditions in the field to attract and retain a diverse staff of student affairs professionals. In sharing implications, we take a both/and approach, highlighting how we can disrupt white supremacy culture and decolonize higher education and how we can foster student affairs professionals' ability to navigate the current cultural norms and environments.
Computer-Generated Holography Algorithms
Authors: Milne Darran
Published: April 2024

Abstract not available.
Parallel Fourier-Domain Interferometry Methods for Biological Tissue Imaging and Sensing
Authors: Borycki Dawid
Published: April 2024

Fourier domain interferometry laid the foundation for optical coherence tomography for imaging biological samples. Here I will show that a similar approach can be successfully applied to biological tissue sensing in the diffusion regime.
Shaping the Future of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Authors: Rolland Jannick
Published: April 2024

In the 1960s, Ivan Sutherland’s “Sword of Damocles” inspired generations to create the future of augmented and virtual reality. Today’s rapid advancement of optics and photonics is poised to disrupt the way we experience the world around us.
AR Cameras
Authors: Ma Yuchen , Gao Yunhui , Wu Jiachen , Cao Liangcai
Published: April 2024

As the basis of virtual content creation, cameras are integral to AR applications. In this talk, we will introduce a flexible see-through camera for integration with AR devices and its applications.
Compact Multi-Functional Imaging Systems Using Meta-Optics
Authors: Majumdar Arka
Published: April 2024

By co-designing the meta-optics and computational backend, we demonstrated broadband imaging as well privacy preserving imaging for augmented/ virtual reality application.
Computational Image Sensors for Tiny Optics and Big Data
Authors: White Mel
Published: April 2024

The integration of optics and computing in CMOS image sensors is enabling new advances in computational imaging and computer vision research. I will discuss how these sensors can overcome challenges in speed, bandwidth, and portability.
Snapshot Computer Vision via Multifunctional Metasurfaces
Authors: Guo Qi
Published: April 2024

Abstract not available.
Holographic Optical Engine (Holoe) for Industrial Material Laser Processing
Authors: Hayasaki Yoshio
Published: April 2024

Holographic optical engine composed of a spatial light modulator (SLM), imagers, relay optics, and a control computer offers an easy installation and easy use for industrial uses of the laser processing with beam shaping.
Operationalizing Quantum Technology for Navigation and Timing
Authors: Abo-Shaeer Jamil
Published: April 2024

Quantum sensors offer transformative performance gains over conventional technologies. However, laboratory devices are large, fragile, and expensive. This talk will cover the practical challenges of developing quantum sensors and clocks and highlight our recent work.
Broadband and high-enhancement-factor integrated long-wave infrared sensor using the photonic crystal assisted subwavelength grating waveguide
Authors: Zhang Dong , Liao Jie , Wang Pengjun , Fu Qiang , Chen Weiwei , Dai Shixun , Deng LiPeng , Li Jun , Dai Tingge , Yang Jianyi
Published: April 2024

In this paper, a broadband and high-enhancement-factor integrated long-wave infrared sensor using the photonic crystal assisted subwavelength grating waveguide is presented, optimized, and analyzed in detail. By reasonably designing the structure and optimizing the corresponding parameters, the dispersion relationship can be adjusted to realize a relatively flat band and the slow-light effect can be introduced to improve the interaction between light and matter so that large and stable slow-light enhancement factors are obtained in a wide wavelength range, achieving high-performance detection of multiple types of matter. For the optimized sensor, the operating bandwidth from 7.65142 to 7.71125 µm is realized. When C2H2, HNO3, CH4, H2O2, or N2O is treated as the target matter, the corresponding slow-light enhancement factor at 7.677 µm, 7.661 µm, 7.670 µm, 7.7 µm, or 7.705 µm is, respectively, 4.3405, 4.3432, 4.3194, 5.1584, or 5.9745; the relevant sensitivity is 0.2394Wmol−1L, 0.3466Wmol−1L, 0.3639Wmol−1L, 0.2058Wmol−1L, or 0.4791Wmol−1L; and the minimum detectable concentration is 0.6032 ppb, 0.4164 ppb, 0.3966 ppb, 0.7019 ppb, or 0.3010 ppb.
Unsupervised reconstruction with a registered time-unsheared image constraint for compressed ultrafast photography
Authors: Zhou Haoyu , Song Yan , Yao Zhiming , Hei Dongwei , Li Yang , Duan Baojun , Liu Yinong , Sheng Liang
Published: April 2024

Compressed ultrafast photography (CUP) is a computational imaging technology capable of capturing transient scenes in picosecond scale with a sequence depth of hundreds of frames. Since the inverse problem of CUP is an ill-posed problem, it is challenging to further improve the reconstruction quality under the condition of high noise level and compression ratio. In addition, there are many articles adding an external charge-coupled device (CCD) camera to the CUP system to form the time-unsheared view because the added constraint can improve the reconstruction quality of images. However, since the images are collected by different cameras, slight affine transformation may have great impacts on the reconstruction quality. Here, we propose an algorithm that combines the time-unsheared image constraint CUP system with unsupervised neural networks. Image registration network is also introduced into the network framework to learn the affine transformation parameters of input images. The proposed algorithm effectively utilizes the implicit image prior in the neural network as well as the extra hardware prior information brought by the time-unsheared view. Combined with image registration network, this joint learning model enables our proposed algorithm to further improve the quality of reconstructed images without training datasets. The simulation and experiment results demonstrate the application prospect of our algorithm in ultrafast event capture.
Controlled terahertz emission and electron localization dynamics in semiconductors
Authors: Liu Lu , Zhao Zengxiu , Yuan Jianmin
Published: April 2024

Dynamic localization has been thoroughly studied since 1986 by Dunlap in superlattice structures. However, its implications for terahertz (THz) radiation have not been fully explored. Here, we investigate the interplay between dynamic localization and THz radiation generation in semiconductor structures. Utilizing a two-color laser field, we reveal that intraband current is the primary source of THz radiation. Furthermore, we identify minima in THz radiation yield at specific laser field strengths, indicating the presence of dynamic localization. The relative phase of the two-color laser field and dephasing time can manipulate the extent and range of dynamic localization, thereby influencing the efficiency of THz radiation. Our findings provide valuable insights into simultaneous investigations on materials across different time scales.
Design of polarization convert metasurface element with high angle stability
Authors: Ye Haoran , Zhang Yan
Published: April 2024

This paper proposed a high angle stability polarization convert metasurface element. The element has one dielectric substrate with the bending lines on the top layer and metallic ground on the bottom layer. A method of priority optimize polarization conversion ratio(PCR) under oblique incident angle based on impedance analysis is proposed to realize high angle stability. And the proposed element can convert linear polarization to orthogonality polarization at 60° incident angle with 17.8% relative bandwidth with more resonances compared with normal incident. Both the PCR and bandwidth of the proposed element increase from 0° to 45° incident angle which different with traditional polarization convert elements. A metasurface with the high angle stability element is fabricated and the measured results are in good agreement with simulated results.
Dissemination of UTC(NIST) over 20 km of commercial optical fiber with active phase stabilization
Authors: VanArsdale J. B. , Deutch M. J. , Lombardi M. A. , Nelson G. K. , Sherman J. A. , Spicer J. , Yates W. C. , Yost D. C. , Brewer S. M.
Published: April 2024

We demonstrate the transfer of a cesium frequency standard steered to UTC(NIST) over 20 km of dark telecom optical fiber. Our dissemination scheme uses an active stabilization technique with a phase-locked voltage-controlled oscillator. Out-of-loop characterization of the optical fiber link performance is done with dual-fiber and single-fiber transfer schemes. We observe a fractional frequency instability of 1.5 × 10−12 and 2 × 10−15 at averaging intervals of 1 s and 105 s, respectively, for the link. Both schemes are sufficient to transfer the cesium clock reference without degrading the signal, with nearly an order of magnitude lower fractional frequency instability than the cesium clocks over all time scales. The simplicity of the two-fiber technique may be useful in future long-distance applications where higher stability requirements are not paramount, as it avoids technical complications involved with the single-fiber scheme.
InAs quantum dots with a narrow photoluminescence linewidth for a lower threshold current density in 1.55 µm lasers: erratum
Authors: Wang Bin , Yu Xuezhe , Zeng Yugang , Gao Weijie , Chen Wei , Shen Haoyu , Ma Kedi , Li Hongxiao , Liu Zizhuo , Su Hui , Qin Li , Ning Yongqiang , Wang Lijun
Published: April 2024

We address and correct errors identified in our previously published article [Opt. Mater. Express 14, 1074 (2024)10.1364/OME.521709]. The corrections necessitate modifications to the text of the original paper, leading to its rephrasing for clarity and accuracy.
Level of and factors associated with optimal uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy at private-not-for-profit health facilities in Kasese district
Authors: Mutoro Julius , Kafunjo Justus Barageine , Eric-Kitutu Freddy , Kalyango Joan , Mumbere Iving , Nshakira Nathan
Published: April 2024

Malaria in pregnancy poses a high risk of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes and WHO recommends IPTp. However, its uptake has remained sub-optimal among mothers who attend antenatal care at private-not-for-profit health facilities. This study determined the level of and factors associated with uptake Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria for pregnant women (IPTp) at private-not-for-profit (PNFP) health facilities in Kasese District, Uganda. This was a cross-sectional study involving 396 postpartum mothers in the postnatal wards of 8 PNFP health facilities in Kasese district was conducted in September 2022. One hospital and 2 Health Centre IVs were purposively selected and 5 Health Centre IIIs selected randomly. Mothers were consecutively selected and interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect the data. Data were entered in epi-data version 3.1, cleaned and analyzed using STATA version 14. Data were adjusted for clustering & modified poison regression was used to determine associations of the factors and the outcome. From the analysis, level of optimal uptake of IPTp was 51.5% CI = (46.6–56.4). Being married (aPR = 1.35, 95% CI = 1.06–1.7, p = 0.014), attending ANC more than 4 Visits (aPR = 1.29, 95%CI = 1.09–1.54, p<0.001) positively influence optimal uptake while not taking IPTp at recommended time intervals (aPR = 0.49, 95%CI = 0.39–0.62 p<0.001) and mothers paying for IPTp drugs themselves (aPR = 0.74, 95%CI = 0.57–0.97, p = 0.031) negatively influence optimal uptake. This moderate uptake of IPTp among pregnant mothers suggests insufficient protection of pregnant mothers against malaria. Efforts to improve Antenatal care attendance, taking IPTp at recommended time intervals, not paying for ITPp drugs and encouraging marriages should be intensified.
Comparative proteomic analysis of the hemolymph and salivary glands of Rhodnius prolixus and R. colombiensis reveals candidates associated with differential lytic activity against Trypanosoma cruzi Dm28c and T. cruzi Y
Authors: Barbosa Hamilton J. , Quevedo Yazmin Suárez , Torres Arlid Meneses , Veloza Gustavo A. Gaitán , Carranza Martínez Julio C. , Urrea-Montes Daniel A. , Robello-Porto Carlos , Vallejo Gustavo A.
Published: April 2024

Background

Immune response of triatomines plays an important role in the success or failure of transmission of T. cruzi. Studies on parasite–vector interaction have shown the presence of trypanolytic factors and have been observed to be differentially expressed among triatomines, which affects the transmission of some T. cruzi strains or DTUs (Discrete Typing Units).

Methodology/Principal findings

Trypanolytic factors were detected in the hemolymph and saliva of R. prolixus against epimastigotes and trypomastigotes of the Y strain (T. cruzi II). To identify the components of the immune response that could be involved in this lytic activity, a comparative proteomic analysis was carried out, detecting 120 proteins in the hemolymph of R. prolixus and 107 in R. colombiensis. In salivary glands, 1103 proteins were detected in R. prolixus and 853 in R. colombiensis. A higher relative abundance of lysozyme, prolixin, nitrophorins, and serpin as immune response proteins was detected in the hemolymph of R. prolixus. Among the R. prolixus salivary proteins, a higher relative abundance of nitrophorins, lipocalins, and triabins was detected. The higher relative abundance of these immune factors in R. prolixus supports their participation in the lytic activity on Y strain (T. cruzi II), but not on Dm28c (T. cruzi I), which is resistant to lysis by hemolymph and salivary proteins of R. prolixus due to mechanisms of evading oxidative stress caused by immune factors.

Conclusions/Significance

The lysis resistance observed in the Dm28c strain would be occurring at the DTU I level. T. cruzi I is the DTU with the greatest geographic distribution, from the south of the United States to central Chile and Argentina, a distribution that could be related to resistance to oxidative stress from vectors. Likewise, we can say that lysis against strain Y could occur at the level of DTU II and could be a determinant of the vector inability of these species to transmit T. cruzi II. Future proteomic and transcriptomic studies on vectors and the interactions of the intestinal microbiota with parasites will help to confirm the determinants of successful or failed vector transmission of T. cruzi DTUs in different parts of the Western Hemisphere.
The persistent educational digital divide and its impact on societal inequality
Authors: Pierce Glenn L. , Cleary Paul F.
Published: April 2024

Computers and the Internet are widely recognized as fundamental to academic and future success on both the individual and the societal level. Moreover, the academic success of school-age children is now increasingly tied to access to educational technology, a reality that became even more apparent during the pandemic. While academic performance is viewed as the major outcome of using educational technology, this study looks at a crucial early stage in the educational technology value chain, specifically; 1) to what extent do students use computers and the Internet in their homes and at school and 2) what is the extent and nature of disparities in student access to educational technology. This study was conducted using the national CPS 2019 Computer and Internet Use Survey of 23,064 school age children. We used bivariate tables and multivariate logistic regression analysis to analyze the data. Results indicate that substantial disparities in the use of educational technology exist in the U.S. Overall, 28.0% of school age children reported they did not use the Internet at school or at home and another 22.8% reported using the Internet at home but not at school. Significantly, individual and community demographic characteristics and household and school technology resources contribute to these disparities. It is clear that if fundamental educational technology and the resources needed to effectively achieve academic success are unavailable in the home, then they must be provided in schools. Without educational technology and resources, the societal value added through growing use of this technology will not materialize for our students. We conclude that committing to increasing educational technology resources in the schools will have multiple future societal benefits and improve the effectiveness of the educational technology value chain.
Interventions to improve the mental health of women experiencing homelessness: A systematic review of the literature
Authors: Anderson Joanna , Trevella Charlotte , Burn Anne-Marie
Published: April 2024

Background

Homelessness is a growing public health challenge in the United Kingdom and internationally, with major consequences for physical and mental health. Women represent a particularly vulnerable subgroup of the homeless population, with some evidence suggesting that they suffer worse mental health outcomes than their male counterparts. Interventions aimed at improving the lives of homeless women have the potential to enhance mental health and reduce the burden of mental illness in this population. This review synthesised the evidence on the effectiveness and acceptability of interventions which aim to improve mental health outcomes in homeless women.

Methods

Five electronic bibliographic databases: MEDLINE, PsycInfo, CINAHL, ASSIA and EMBASE, were searched. Studies were included if they measured the effectiveness or acceptability of any intervention in improving mental health outcomes in homeless women. Study quality was assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) Quality Assessment Tool. A narrative summary of the study findings in relation to the research questions was produced.

Results

Thirty-nine studies met inclusion criteria. Overall, there was moderate evidence of the effectiveness of interventions in improving mental health outcomes in homeless women, both immediately post-intervention and at later follow-up. The strongest evidence was for the effectiveness of psychotherapy interventions. There was also evidence that homeless women find interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes acceptable and helpful.

Conclusions

Heterogeneity in intervention and study methodology limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions about the extent to which different categories of intervention improve mental health outcomes in homeless women. Future research should focus on lesser-studied intervention categories, subgroups of homeless women and mental health outcomes. More in-depth qualitative research of factors that enhance or diminish the acceptability of mental health interventions to homeless women is also required.
Relationships of gaming disorder, ADHD, and academic performance in university students: A mediation analysis
Authors: Hawi Nazir , Samaha Maya
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the intersection of Gaming Disorder (GD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Grade Point Average (GPA), among university students, a critical demographic often overlooked in research on these disorders. A sample of 348 university students was analyzed using the IGD-20 Test for risk of GD, the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) for ADHD symptoms, and GPA as a metric of academic performance. The findings indicate that 4.3% of the surveyed sample scored within the range for GD. The prevalence was higher in males, with 5.3% of the male cohort affected, compared to 1.2% of the female cohort. Significantly, the prevalence of ADHD was substantially higher in the GD group (35.7%) than in the non-GD group (24.2%). Further, ADHD symptoms were found to be a stronger predictor of GD in females than in males. Incorporating the mediating role of Gaming Disorder, this study also probes into how GD may serve as an intermediary in the impact of ADHD on academic performance. By examining the intricate relationship between these disorders, our findings suggest that GD exacerbates the negative effects of ADHD on academic performance, thereby underscoring the potential for Gaming Disorder to act as a bridge in this dynamic. This mediation analysis clarifies how ADHD may indirectly impact academic performance through GD. The study reveals a positive correlation between ADHD symptoms and GD severity, which in turn correlates negatively with academic achievement. In addition, the findings underscore the need for gender-sensitive interventions and highlight the importance of considering the comorbidity of ADHD and GD in academic settings, advocating for systematic screening for GD among students with ADHD, and vice versa. The dual challenges posed by ADHD and GD should be addressed to prevent their escalation into pervasive academic and psychosocial adversities.
Governança de Parcerias Público-Privadas na Educação
Authors: Cunha Patrícia Rodrigues Chaves da , Macêdo Raquel Peres
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho volta-se para as relações entre a governança de Parcerias Público–Privadas na Educação (PPPEs) e sua atuação em Unidades Federativas brasileiras através do Projeto Jovem de Futuro (PJF). O objetivo é compreender a governança das PPPEs no Brasil e como elas supostamente têm atuado para diminuir a desigualdade entre entes federados e regiões do país. Utiliza-se como referência teorias de políticas públicas como o Novo Gerencialismo e destaca-se conceitos como PPPEs, Governança, Neoliberalismo e Paradigma Político para análise. A metodologia utilizada é de tipo qualitativa e analisa um único caso emblemático: o Projeto Jovem de Futuro, do Instituto Unibanco. Os resultados apontam para a adoção da concepção neoliberal como mote para aceitação e formação do projeto, a utilização da abordagem da “nova gestão pública” na governança de PPPEs pelo Instituto e a manutenção das desigualdades regionais brasileiras na qualidade da educação.
Prioridades em políticas públicas na Agenda Retórica Presidencial
Authors: Brasil Felipe Gonçalves , Santos Gabriel Rodrigues dos , Teruel Laura Castanho
Published: April 2024

As eleições presidenciais brasileiras de 2022 atraíram a atenção de diversos olhares ao redor do mundo. A acirrada disputa entre os candidatos Bolsonaro e Lula, em um cenário político-social marcado pela polarização, pelo tom agressivo e pelas frequentes ameaças ao sistema eleitoral e democrático, colocou em confronto muito mais do que duas agendas de governo opostas. A partir das lentes teóricas da agenda governamental, em especial da agenda retórica, este estudo busca analisar a formação das prioridades do Presidente eleito Lula a partir de seis documentos: Plano de Governo registrado no TSE; discurso de vitória; de diplomação; os dois discursos de posse (o primeiro, interno, feito no Congresso Nacional e o segundo direcionado ao povo, no parlatório do Palácio do Planalto); e na Mensagem ao Congresso Nacional. A análise desses documentos trará um retrato das prioridades do Presidente Lula em seu terceiro mandato, e da retomada democrática e da promoção de políticas públicas no país.
A percepção do Auxílio Brasil entre os beneficiários e o impacto nas eleições presidenciais de 2022
Authors: Patriota Karla Regina Macena Pereira
Published: April 2024

Criado em abril de 2020, como resposta à crise causada pela COVID-19, o Auxílio Brasil, dois meses antes do primeiro turno das eleições presidenciais de 2022, foi elevado de R$ 400,00 para R$ 600,00, ao que parece, com o intuito de melhorar o desempenho do ex-Presidente Bolsonaro nas urnas, sobretudo entre a parcela mais vulnerável da população. Com o objetivo de entender quais foram os impactos desse benefício nas opiniões, expectativas, percepções e até nas intenções de voto, realizamos quatro Grupos de Discussão com homens e mulheres beneficiários no Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Recife e Salvador. Os resultados indicaram que, a despeito de terem muito apreciado o benefício ampliado, ele não foi suficiente para garantir a adesão pelo voto porque muitos dos beneficiários o consideravam um “direito” a ser mantido, independente de quem ganhasse o pleito, além de não enxergarem Bolsonaro como alguém com vinculação e compromisso para com os mais pobres.
Ingenieros geógrafos en la vida política y académica del México decimonónico. La primera generación
Authors: Moncada Maya José Omar
Published: April 2024

El siglo XIX en México es significativo pues se da la institucionalización académica y profesional de la geografía. A partir de 1834 con el establecimiento de los estudios de agrimensor-geógrafo, pero sobre todo con la instauración de la ingeniería geográfica en 1843 en el Colegio de Minería de la ciudad de México, un pequeño grupo de apenas de 18 individuos concluye sus estudios y logra un importante reconocimiento académico, social y político que le permitió desarrollar una brillante actividad docente en instituciones como el propio Colegio de Minería y el Colegio Militar, así como en otras instituciones de educación superior; a ellos se debe sumar a un único ingeniero geógrafo que desarrolla sus estudios en el estado de Jalisco. En la década de 1850, apenas tres individuos obtienen su título de ingeniero geógrafo: José Salazar Ilarregui, Francisco Díaz Covarrubias y Francisco Jiménez, quienes tal vez sean los más reconocidos en los textos de historia de la ciencia mexicana del siglo XIX. En este artículo se muestra cómo, además de la docencia, desarrollaron una activa participación en reconocimientos territoriales y expediciones científicas apoyadas por el gobierno mexicano. Las experiencias adquiridas les permitió, posteriormente, ocupar diversos cargos públicos, con gobiernos de diferentes tendencias políticas. Pero destacará, sobre todo, el vínculo que establecerá la comunidad geográfica con la Secretaría de Fomento a todo lo largo de la segunda mitad de siglo, a grado tal que algunos de ellos ocuparán el cargo de secretario de esta, o subsecretarios u oficial mayor. Un último aspecto que se desea destacar es el también destacado rol que desempeñan en las principales asociaciones científicas del México decimonónico, desempeñando los principales cargos en varias de ellas. Sin embargo, para la historia oficial sus contribuciones a la ciencia o a la cultura pasan a un segundo término, y es su posición política la que ha determinado el reconocimiento que se les da actualmente. Así, Salazar y Jiménez, pese a su importante desempeño como hombres de ciencia y como funcionarios, por su colaboración con el imperio de Maximiliano de Habsburgo siguen desempeñando un papel secundario para la ciencia mexicana.
Hawthorne, C. y Scott Lewis, J. (Eds.: 2023). The Black geographic: praxis, resistance, futurity
Authors: Barrera de la Torre Gerónimo
Published: April 2024

Hawthorne, C. y Scott Lewis, J. (Eds.: 2023). The Black geographic: praxis, resistance, futurity. Durham, North Carolina: Duke University Press. 344 pp. ISBN: 1-4780-2515-8
Covarrubias, M. (2022). Corrientes del Pacífico
Authors: Mendoza Vargas Héctor
Published: April 2024

Covarrubias, M. (2022). Corrientes del Pacífico. Colección Antítesis: 15]. Prefacio de Abraham Cruzvillegas. México: Alias Editorial. 43 pp. + 6 mapas. ISBN 978-607-7985-40-2
Pérez Alcántara, B. D. (Coord.: 2022). Las carreras de Geografía en México: pasado y presente
Authors: Sunyer Martín Pere
Published: April 2024

Pérez Alcántara, B. D. (Coord.: 2022). Las carreras de Geografía en México: pasado y presente. México: Ediciones Comunicación Científica. 353 p. ISBN: 978-607-99946-2-4
Martínez Delgado, G. y Mejía Pavony, G. (Coords.: 2021). Después de la heroica fase de exploración. La historiografía urbana en América Latina
Authors: Delgadillo Víctor
Published: April 2024

Martínez Delgado, G. y Mejía Pavony, G. (Coords.: 2021). Después de la heroica fase de exploración. La historiografía urbana en América Latina. México: Universidad de Guanajuato, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana y FLACSO Ecuador. 472 pp., ISBN 978-607-44-1840-8
ESTRATÉGIAS DE CONSCIENTIZAÇÃO DO DESCARTE IRREGULAR DE MEDICAMENTOS PELA POPULAÇÃO
Authors: Santana Edson da Silva , Lima Paula karoline Raiol , Neves Sandrielson Pereira , Luz Diandra Araújo da , Araújo Daniella Paternostro de
Published: April 2024

O amplo acesso aos medicamentos pela população, atrelado a falta de informação quanto ao descarte correto ocasionou recorrentes problemas ao meio ambiente e para a saúde da população. Embora não seja o mais adequado, tornou-se comum a posse de medicamentos em casa, uma espécie de “farmácia domiciliar”, contendo os mais variados tipos de medicamentos, desde os isentos de prescrição a outros como antibióticos, por exemplo. Sabendo que esses produtos possuem um prazo limite de validade, preocupa o destino dado pelo consumidor pós-expiração deste prazo ou mesmo quando o produto apresenta algum desvio de qualidade por armazenamento inadequado. Portanto, este trabalho teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão bibliográfica acerca das legislações que direcionam o descarte correto de medicamentos, impactos ambientais do descarte indevido, estratégias de conscientização quanto ao destino adequado e o papel do farmacêutico neste aspecto. As buscas foram realizadas no período de janeiro a novembro de 2022, nas bases de dados Library Scientific Electronic, National Library of Medicine, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs) e no google acadêmico, sendo selecionados 21 artigos que compuseram o resultado do trabalho. Os trabalhos analisados demostram a clara necessidade de políticas públicas que visem o descarte correto de medicamentos, dentre os motivos para o armazenamento estão: automedicação, sobras de tratamentos e uso futuro; quanto ao descarte desses produtos, prevaleceram práticas inadequadas. Conclui-se que para minimizar as consequências do descarte incorreto e necessário a ação conjunta de todos que participam do processo de fabricação, compra, até o destino final.
HIPODERMÓCLISE: UMA REVISÃO DE EVIDÊNCIAS PARA AUXILIAR NO CUIDADO AO PACIENTE CRÍTICO
Authors: Ferreira Rodrigues Ana Beatriz , De Alcântara Neto José Martins , Menezes Araújo Lima Álisson , Morais e Silva Renan , Da Cruz Paiva Lívia Valerya , Costa de Souza João Antônio
Published: April 2024

A hipodermóclise é uma técnica antiga, simples e segura para infusão de grandes volumes por via subcutânea, podendo apresentar benefícios importantes em pacientes críticos, em que é comum o acesso venoso difícil ou este pode não ser tolerado ou desejável. Este estudo tem por objetivo realizar uma revisão da literatura acerca do uso de medicamentos por hipodermóclise, permitindo sua prática segura e eficaz. Para isso, evidenciou-se o perfil farmacoterapêutico dos pacientes de uma unidade de terapia intensiva em um hospital universitário do Ceará, com levantamento em banco de dados realizado de março a maio de 2018, sendo selecionados os 20 medicamentos injetáveis mais utilizados. Para a revisão, buscaram-se artigos, manuais e diretrizes até setembro de 2023 nas ferramentas Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) e Google Scholar. Foram selecionadas 70 publicações com informações sobre a técnica, em que 45,71% (32/70) se referiam a relato e série de casos. Dos 20 medicamentos selecionados, 3 (15%) são contraindicados para administração por hipodermóclise, 2 (10%) não foram encontrados relatos acerca desta técnica e 2 medicamentos (10%) continham informações insuficientes com relação ao modo de preparo. Muitos dos medicamentos abordados neste estudo têm apresentado, na literatura, eficácia e segurança semelhantes à via endovenosa, e alguns mostraram segurança superior, como o midazolam. Embora a hipodermóclise seja consagrada na literatura, ainda são escassos os estudos na área, principalmente com relação à eficácia e segurança dos medicamentos de uso habitual na prática clínica.
IDENTIFICAÇÃO E QUANTIFICAÇÃO DE FORMALDEÍDO LIVRE EM ALISANTES CAPILARES
Authors: Dobrilovich João Pedro Santos , Ribas Amanda Fraga , Rimoli Júlia Geyer , Cunha Ana Cristina Borba da
Published: April 2024

O formaldeído é um composto químico muito utilizado em produtos de alisamento capilar. Há diversos casos relatados de problemas de saúde em decorrência do uso desse produto. A Anvisa (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) estabeleceu um teor máximo de 0,2% de formaldeído em produtos capilares apenas com a função de conservante, mas o limite frequentemente é extrapolado. Nesse trabalho foram realizadas análises qualitativas, semiquantitativas e quantitativas para formaldeído em amostras de alisamento capilar recolhidas em um salão de beleza da Zona Norte de Porto Alegre, RS. As amostras foram submetidas ao reagente de Schiff para análise qualitativa e semiquantitativa. O surgimento de uma cor rosada indicou presença de formaldeído. As análises quantitativas das amostras foram realizadas por titulação de retorno. Todas as amostras testaram positivo para presença de aldeídos; a análise semiquantitativa revelou teor acima de 0,5% (m/m) para todas as amostras. A análise quantitativa indicou teores entre 2,24-9,61% (m/m). Os resultados encontrados neste trabalho foram corroborados pelos valores encontrados na literatura. Os valores encontrados excedem os limites estipulados pela Anvisa para produtos capilares, o que pode levar a diversos problemas de saúde, inclusive morte.
COSMÉTICOS SÓLIDOS PARA O CUIDADO DOS CABELOS: LEVANTAMENTO DESTA TENDÊNCIA NO MEIO CIENTÍFICO E NO MERCADO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Martins Torres Karine , Santos Pinheiro Mariana
Published: April 2024

Os cosméticos sólidos são uma opção viável para suprir novas necessidades do mercado consumidor de cosméticos. Há uma demanda crescente por cosméticos que utilizem menos água em seu processo produtivo, e embalagens biodegradáveis, como papel, que são mais leves e de fácil reciclagem. Além disso, o produto em si é menor em tamanho e em peso, sendo mais fácil e menos custoso o seu transporte. É possível proporcionar uma melhor atividade no tratamento dos fios quando comparado aos cosméticos líquidos, pois possuem a vantagem de concentrar os ativos em comparação aos cosméticos líquidos. O cosmético sólido se encontra em crescente consumo, porém há pouquíssimos dados científicos sobre o estudo dessas formulações e seus métodos produtivos. Sabendo disso, este trabalho objetivou compreender a formulação de xampus e condicionadores sólidos, conhecendo seus ingredientes e processo produtivo, e regulamentação sanitária. Para isso, foram realizadas pesquisas em bases de dados como Pubmed e Periódicos CAPES. Os descritores utilizados foram: bar shampoo, solid shampoo, bar hair conditioner, solid hair conditioner e biocosmetics. Foram selecionados artigos publicados no período de 2000 a 2023, que estivessem disponíveis na íntegra e no idioma inglês. Foi realizada a pesquisa sobre a composição de xampus e condicionadores sólidos comercializados atualmente. Na pesquisa em bases de dados, encontrou-se apenas um artigo que abordava o tema xampus sólidos. Na pesquisa de mercado da composição de xampus e condicionadores foi possível determinar quais componentes são mais utilizados, como os surfactantes e ativos da formulação. Após todas as pesquisas, ficou evidente a escassez em que o meio científico se encontra quanto a informações sobre esses produtos, tanto na pesquisa e desenvolvimento quanto na regulamentação sanitária.
Critical Intercultural Pedagogical Experiences: The case of two public schools
Authors: Oviedo-Gómez Hans , Jaramillo-Cárdenas Catalina
Published: April 2024

This article is the result of our research interest in the concept of Critical Interculturality (CI) along with our professional pedagogical experiences at the public-school level. The experiences took place in two different regions in Colombia, Medellín, Antioquia, and Florencia, Caquetá. These experiences were initially systematized in a PhD seminar concerning Critical Intercultural theories. First of all, we conceptualise CI from a Latin-American perspective associated with patterns of power and hierarchical structures, while bringing to light other ways of being, living, and knowing. Then, we look at the current stage of English Language Teaching (ELT) Colombian scholarship on CI, which is increasingly being studied from the standpoint of theory rather than practice. Finally, we describe two experiences that highlight public school teachers’ practices from a critical intercultural view going beyond CI theory by categorising and proving that it is possible to undertake authentic critical intercultural pedagogical experiences in the EFL/ELT field.
The Relationship of Energy Adequacy with Nutritional Status of Soccer Athletes of Indonesian Soccer Association
Authors: Shahab Fatinah , Zahra Syarifah , Candra Aryu
Published: April 2024

Background: soccer is a sport that requires a high level of energy. The combination of training and adequate nutrition can make better sport performance. Nutritional status can determine the quality of athlete while competing and reducing the risk of illness and injury. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between energy adequacy levels and the nutritional status of PSIS athletes. Methods: This correlational descriptive used a cross sectional design. Subjects were observed for a 2 months period. A total of 104 soccer athletes participated in thus study. The instrument of this research includes food recall and physical activity checklist for 3 x 24 hours, digital scale, Skinfold Caliper-Thickness and microtoise. Research variables include the level of energy adequacy, body mass index, and percent body fat. Results: The result showed that the energy adequacy level was 101 athletes (97.1%), normal nutritional status was 70 athletes (66.7%) and normal body fat percent was 71 (67.6%). The relationship between the level of energy adequacy and the percentage of body fat in PSIS athletes with a p-value of 0.56 (>0.05) and a correlation with an r value of 19%. The level of energy adequacy has a significant relationship with the percentage of body fat. Conclusion: it is recommended that dietary habit should be planned to improve the performance in sport fields.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOOT EXERCISE AND HYDROTHERAPY ON BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS IN THE ELDERLY
Authors: Putra Edy Nuswantara , Setiawati Erna , Marijo Marijo , Supatmo Yuswo
Published: April 2024

Background: Elderly are susceptible to health problems due to decreased organ function such as increased blood sugar levels that are at risk for diabetes mellitus, so proper management is needed with physical activity. Foot exercise and hydrotherapy can be an alternative to physical activity for elderly to lower blood sugar levels.Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the combination of foot exercise with and without hydrotherapy on blood sugar levels in the elderly.Methods: Experimental study with parallel 3 groups pre and post-test design. Research subjects were 21 elderly, divided into control group (n=7), combination of foot exercises and hydrotherapy intervention group (n=7), and foot exercise intervention group (n=7). The intervention was done 3 times a week for 5 weeks. Blood sugar levels were measured using POCT.Results: There is no significant decrease in blood sugar levels from control group (p>0.05). There is significant decrease in blood sugar levels from foot exercise and hydrotherapy intervention group (p<0.05) and foot exercise intervention group (p<0.05). The difference in blood sugar levels showed significant results between foot exercise and hydrotherapy intervention group and control group (p=0.000) and between foot exercise intervention group and control group (p=0.004). There is no significant differences in blood sugar levels between foot exercise and hydrotherapy intervention group and foot exercise intervention group (p=0.112).Conclusion: Both foot exercise and hydrotherapy are effective in lowering blood sugar levels in the elderly.