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HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS OF A SOCIALLY ORIENTED STATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Authors: Bunchikov Oleg , Mihnenko Tat'yana , Sedyh Yuliya
Published: July 2024

The article discusses issues related to the pace of housing construction in the Russian Federation for the period from 2005 to 2022. An analysis of the dynamics of indicators was carried out, both for the country as a whole and in the context of federal districts. The leading federal districts in terms of the pace of commissioning of new housing space have been identified. An assessment is made of the dynamics of housing construction both in the cities of the Russian Federation and in rural areas. The dynamics of housing construction indicators in the Southern Federal District have been studied, and the leading subjects in terms of the pace of commissioning of new housing space both in urban areas and in rural areas have been identified
Dampak Kegiatan Kepramukaan Terhadap Rasa Nasionalisme Siswa di SMPN 1 Gending
Authors: Masruro Faizatun
Published: July 2024

The general aim of this research is to describe the impact of scouting activities on the sense of nationalism of students at SMPN 1 Gending.  The reason the researcher conducted this research was none other than because the researcher wanted to know whether scouting activities really had a good impact on students' attitudes and sense of nationalism or not.  This research uses a qualitative descriptive method as its methodology.  The research location is at SMPN 1 Gending.  Data was obtained from direct observation, interviews and documentation study guidelines as instruments in this research.  Data was analyzed through the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions.  The final stage is to test the validity of the data using the Source Triangulation procedure.  Source triangulation is carried out to test the credibility of the data by checking data that has been obtained through several sources.  The results of the research show that the extracurricular activities carried out at SMPN 1 Gending every Wednesday for interested scouts and on Saturdays for mandatory scouts, really have a good impact on students' attitudes and sense of nationalism.  This is reflected in several attitudes, namely, discipline, honesty, courage, willingness to sacrifice and obeying regulations.
AUTHENTICITY ANALYSIS OF 100% SHEEP'S BRYNDZA FROM SELECTED ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Authors: Čapla Jozef , Zajác Peter , Čurlej Jozef , Benešová Lucia , Jakabová Silvia , Hleba Lukáš
Published: July 2024

Cheese was in the past, and still is today, one of the leading commodities. The production of  “bryndza” has been preserved over the years, and today it is represented by the Protected Geographical Indication “Slovenská bryndza” (Slovenská bryndza). There are two types of “Slovenská bryndza”, mixed or 100% sheep. However, the name 'traditional' belongs only to sheep's bryndza. The high demand for a particular foodstuff also brings risks associated with its quality and fairness. The same is true of the national heritage product, sheep's bryndza. Identifying the originality or authenticity of various animal food products has received considerable attention recently.  Our work has focused on the control of adulteration of 100% sheep's bryndza. Purchased samples from different parts of Slovakia were analyzed with a focus on the addition of cow's milk to sheep's bryndza. The reference method for determining the presence of cow's milk in sheep's cheese is based on detecting cow's γ2- and γ3-caseins from cheese after electrophoretic separation on urea-polyacrylamide gels. This method has proven to be reliable and sensitive. We tested sheep's bryndza made from both raw milk and heat-treated milk. The method of checking for adulteration of the cheese proved successful and in one sample we found the presence of cow casein in smaller amounts, probably due to accidental contamination. Isoelectric focusing of γ-caseins after plasmolysis is suitable for qualitatively determining sheep and cow proteins in traditional Slovak bryndza.
COMPARISON OF THE ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF BLACK, WHITE, AND GREEN TEA KOMBUCHA EXTRACTS AGAINST DERMATOPHYTE FUNGI
Authors: Brizzotti-Mazuchi Natalia , Lemes Thiago Henrique , Siqueira Joao Paulo , Ribeiro-Marques Mariela , Maschio-Lima Taiza , Polaquini Carlos Roberto , Nascentes Julyanna , Assis Leticia , Theodoro Reinaldo , Regasini Luis Octavio , Paziani Mario Henrique , Von Zeska Kress Marcia Regina , Castilho Elza Maria , Almeida Margarete Teresa Gottardo de
Published: July 2024

Kombucha is obtained by fermentation of tea and sugar by bacteria and yeast. This beverage has several beneficial effects, including antimicrobial activity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of Kombucha extracts against dermatomycosis-causing fungi. Different types of Kombucha (black, white, green tea) and times of fermentation (10, 20, 30 days) were evaluated. Kombuchas were filtered, and extracts obtained by liquid-liquid extraction with ethyl acetate. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were determined against clinical isolates of dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes by broth microdilution. Toxicity tests and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) were also performed. MIC ranged from 62.5–2000 μg/mL. Green tea Kombucha and 10-days fermentation extracts showed the best results. Toxicity was observed only for white tea Kombucha. Despite the chromatographic profiles, further studies are needed to characterize the active molecules. However, Kombucha extracts may constitute a viable alternative for new treatment strategies against dermatomycosis.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF MOROCCAN OPUNTIA DILLENII FRUIT, EXTRACTION OF BETACYANINS AND STUDY OF ITS STABILITY AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY
Authors: Rehioui Malak , Benzidia Bouchra , Abbout Said , Barbouchi Mohammed , Erramli Hamid , Hajjaji Najat
Published: July 2024

The Opuntia dillenii (O. dillenii) belongs to the Cactaceae family and usually grows in arid and semi-arid zones worldwide. This succulent plant is known for its multiple health benefits and virtues. In practical terms, the current study aims to investigate the morphological and the physicochemical characteristics of Opuntia dillenii fruit collected from Morocco, as well as the determination of flavonoids, polyphenols and betacyanins contents in order to characterize, identify and facilitate the valorization of this species. The obtained results are compared with existing literature and thoroughly discussed. In addition, the pigment of betacyanins was extracted from the fruit pulp and characterized by UV-visible spectrophotometry. The study of the stablity of betacyanins was carried out in the presence of certain parameters such as the change of pH, temperature, light and the addition of salt. The antioxidant activity of the extracted betacyanins was further examined using the DPPH free radical scavenging assay and the total antioxidant capacity method.
“Tenía más o menos seis años y no sabía lo que pasaba”: Memoria e infancia en el desastre
Authors: Torres Lescano Jéssica Pamela , Chontasi Morales Katherine Lizbeth
Published: July 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo rastrear las experiencias de la infancia durante los desastres. Se explora la agencia de la niñez en el desastre a través de los testimonios de sobrevivientes del terremoto del 5 de agosto de 1949 ocurrido en la Sierra Central del Ecuador. A diferencia de otros estudios que examinan las decisiones tomadas por familiares y autoridades, este estudio ofrece una mirada desde la niñez. Para hacerlo se incluye los testimonios y se recurre a las recomendaciones metodológicas de Alessandro Portelli para su análisis. Estos relatos se complementan con otras fuentes escritas como la prensa y los informes oficiales estudiados desde su lugar de enunciación. A través de este estudio se revela que la niñez acciona sus propias estrategias para gestionar el drama social del desastre. Entre estas acciones están:  reproducir gestos por instinto de conservación, relacionar el terremoto con los registros y conocimientos previos, el juego, la huida y el escape como mecanismos para afrontar el desastre. Finalmente, a través de este primer acercamiento a los testimonios se propone que las categorías de clase, género y etnia enriquezcan el análisis de la agencia de la niñez en los desastres.
Efecto de la Planificación para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres en Chile: El Caso del Plan Comunal de Licantén
Authors: Silva Bustos Natalia
Published: July 2024

Mediante un análisis crítico del primer Plan Comunal para la Reducción del Riesgo de Desastres elaborado en Chile, correspondiente a la comuna de Licantén, es posible observar no solo falencias teóricas y metodológicas en su formulación, sino que, también debilidades en su implementación y evaluación, que quedaron en evidencia tras la ocurrencia de dos eventos hidrometeorológicos extremos que afectaron significativamente al municipio costero de la Región del Maule, a mediados del año 2023. A través de este caso de estudio, el artículo busca relevar la necesidad de replantear el proceso íntegro de planificación para la gestión del riesgo, considerando la relevancia que estos instrumentos representan en el actual marco legal de gestión del riesgo de desastres en Chile. El artículo concluye ofreciendo algunas recomendaciones que se estiman oportunas y necesarias para una gobernanza situada conducente a una reducción del riesgo de desastres, considerando el complejo proceso de implementación del nuevo marco normativo vigente en el país.
Aprendizaje de operaciones elementales de matemática en estudiantes con trastorno de discalculia en educación básica
Authors: Espín-Gavilánez Margot Ernestina , Yungán-Parra Edgar Alejandro
Published: July 2024

El propósito de este estudio fue determinar el impacto de la discapacidad de aprendizaje discalculia en el desarrollo de las operaciones matemáticas en estudiantes de sexto grado de la Unidad Educativa “Paulino Milán Herrera” de la ciudad de Milagro, Ecuador en el año 2020; Métodos cuantitativos. La población está compuesta por estudiantes de la escuela “Paulino Milán Herrera” y docentes responsables de los cursos básicos del sexto grado. El curso estuvo conformado por 30 estudiantes con edades comprendidas entre 10 y 11 años. Para la muestra se utilizó una muestra intencionalmente no probabilística. Una muestra no probabilística es aquella en la que todos los miembros de la población no tienen la misma probabilidad de formarla. Las autoridades asociadas también se seleccionan entre los decanos y vicepresidentes académicos porque tienen más interacción con los estudiantes en los niveles de grado elegidos. En cuanto al personal docente y del DECE, al ser la población finita y fácil de manejar, pues solo estaba conformada por un miembro en cada uno de los casos, se trabajó con la totalidad; los instrumentos empleados consistieron en un cuestionario dirigido a estudiantes, en esta ocasión una muestra intencional de 4, quienes presentan discalculia, condición abordada en el marco de este trabajo de investigación y otro cuestionario aplicado al docente.
A importância do gerenciamento de enfermagem em sala de vacinação
Authors: Silva Cristiana Maria Batista da , Moraes Karolina Michelle Guimarães de , Silva João Paulo Malta da , Santos Darlan Silva dos
Published: July 2024

A vacinação ocupa destaque e prioridade como medida eficiente no controle de doenças. Essa é uma estratégia que precede de conhecimento dos aspectos técnicos da vacina e gerenciamento do serviço por parte do enfermeiro, garantindo as condições necessárias para que o imunobiológico provoque uma resposta imune suficiente para imunizar indivíduos e coletividades. Este estudo tem como objetivo de discutir a importância do gerenciamento de enfermagem em sala de vacinação. Trata-se de um estudo de revisão bibliográfica, onde se destaca a atuação do enfermeiro no planejamento das atividades de imunização, supervisão e educação permanente e requer qualificação no conhecimento, habilidade e atitude subsidiando sua prática profissional.
Protocolo de atendimento pacientes submetidos a cateterismo cardíaco
Authors: Braga Cristina , Marreira Marcelo , Douradinho Christian , Chaves Mônica , Capeloa Cristina Nunes , Oliveira Wender Antonio de , Ocon Carlos Alberto , Isabella Adriana Paula Jordão , Pitanga Fernanda Sebastiana Mendes , Muniz Claudia Cristina Soares , Filoni Eduardo , Menezes João Carlos de Andrade , Fernandes Antônio de Olival , Ribeiro Filho Alfredo
Published: July 2024

Introdução: As Doenças Cardiovasculares são consideradas um conjunto de condições crônicas patológicas que afetam o sistema cardiocirculatório que incluem Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio (IAM), Trombose Venosa Profunda (TVP), Embolia Pulmonar (EP), Insuficiência Cardíaca (IC), Aterosclerose agravos que tem influência por fatores de riscos modificáveis e não modificáveis. Metodologia: Trata-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica integrativa que objetivou a elaboração do protocolo no atendimento pré, trans e pós cateterismo cardíaco pela equipe multidisciplinar, para sua realização foi realizado levantamento bibliográfico através artigos com os descritores “cateterismo cardíaco” “obstrução de coronárias” e “procedimento invasivo cateterismo cardíaco” nas bases de dados PubMed,  SciELO,  Lilacs e Google Schollar, utilizando os seguintes descritores ou palavras-chave combinados, que ao final foram utilizados 23 artigos para elaboração do protocolo. Resultados: assistência neste tipo de procedimento é necessária para amenizar o medo do enfrentamento e ansiedade, principalmente quando o cliente desconhecer a gravidade do problema, previamente à realização do cateterismo cardíaco, o nível de ansiedade parece aumentar significativamente e sua incidência pode ser de aproximadamente 35%. Intervenções não farmacológicas têm sido empregadas de forma isolada para a redução da ansiedade, estabilização de parâmetros fisiológicos e controle da dor em pacientes submetidos ao procedimento. Discussão: Encorajar o cliente, garantir segurança e instruí-lo a pedir ajuda ao se levantar do leito pela primeira vez depois do procedimento, pois pode ocorrer a pressão ortostática e ele sentir tonturas. Fica ressaltado que procurar entender os fatores psicológicos e emocionais, frente a uma determinada situação, trata-se como forma de defesa do ser humano e pode se transformar em possíveis manifestações como medo. Considerações finais: Buscando responder ao objetivo desse estudo, através das referências bibliográficas consultadas, constata-se que o cateterismo cardíaco permanece como um dos procedimentos mais eficazes para diagnosticar as Doenças Arteriais Coronarianas (DAC), dentre as peculiaridades que esse exame apresenta, a maioria da referências consultadas enfatizam a ansiedade, como maior fator que interfere no sucesso da hospitalização e da realização do procedimento e que a equipe multiprofissional trabalhando em consonância pode melhorara qualidade no atendimento a esse paciente.
A musicoterapia no tratamento de pacientes com Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Authors: Araújo Amanda Beatriz Quaresma de , Pegoraro Vanessa Alvarenga , Sampaio Julliane Messias Cordeiro
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo investigar, através da revisão bibliográfica, a eficácia do uso da musicoterapia como forma de tratamento para pacientes que fazem parte do Espectro Autista, além de possíveis formas de trazer melhorias em seu uso. A coleta de dados se deu por meio de artigos científicos encontrados majoritariamente na base de dados da Scientific Electronic Library Online – SciELO e do buscador Google Acadêmico, considerando-se apenas aqueles publicados a partir de 2005. Os critérios de inclusão foram os que estivessem de acordo com o tema, em português, inglês e/ou espanhol. Já, os critérios de exclusão foram os artigos pagos, que abordassem o tema sobre a ótica de outras áreas de conhecimento e artigos duplicados. Foram abordados como os principais tópicos: O que é o Transtorno do Espectro Autista – TEA?; A evolução da musicoterapia no Brasil; A musicoterapia e o TEA; e, A influência da musicoterapia na neurologia. Com isso, pôde-se observar que a musicoterapia tem grande impacto na melhora da qualidade de vida de pacientes com TEA, entretanto, são poucos os profissionais habilitados em musicoterapia devido à baixa valorização e falta de cursos relacionados à área. Sendo assim, conclui-se que o baixo uso da musicoterapia para pacientes de TEA no Brasil ocorre pela falta de profissionais capacitados.
Pengantar Penelitian Etnobotani
Authors: Mohammad Fathi Royyani  , Marwan Setiawan  , Ary Prihardhyanto Keim  , Ida Farida Hasanah  , Oscar Efendy
Published: July 2024

Etnobotani adalah disiplin ilmu yang memadukan antropologi dan botani. Dengan sendirinya, hal ikhwal di kedua disiplin ilmu tersebut, mulai dari falsafah, terminologi hingga metode penelitian dan analisa juga dipelajari dalam etnobotani. Etnobotani memberikan pemahaman bagaimana manusia berinteraksi dengan flora sekitarnya, bukan hanya sebatas pemanfaatan tetapi juga dalam konteks yang lebih luas, seperti budaya, agama, ekonomi, dan sebagai identitas suatu masyarakat.
Buku Pengantar Penelitian Etnobotani hadir untuk membuka, menginformasikan, dan memberikan wawasan masyarakat mengenai etnobotani dalam mengungkapkan kebijaksanaan tradisional yang terkait dengan pemanfaatan tumbuhan untuk berbagai keperluan, mulai dari obat-obatan hingga kepercayaan dan spiritual. Buku ini dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber referensi bagi masyarakat awam maupun peneliti dan akademisi untuk pembelajaran terkait etnobotani.
On how the absence of one pedagogical trend in the discourse leads to misinterpretations of it... and more on the 'backwardness' in the development of Polish pedagogy
Authors: Kostkiewicz Janina
Published: July 2024

Summary:The article is a polemic, an attempt to make some necessary corrections required by a reading of the text by Tomasz Szkudlarek "Instrumentalizm a autonomia edukacji" [Instrumentalism and the autonomy of education] (Szkudlarek, 2023). It contains interpretations (criticism) of the issue of educational equality in conservative pedagogy - the author does so on the basis of the article „Edukacja, która ocala i tworzy: pozostał już tylko awangardowy konserwatyzm?” [Education, that saves and creates: is only avant-garde conservatism left?"] (Kostkiewicz, 2022). The texts represent two opposing pedagogical currents: critical pedagogy (neo-Marxist) and conservative pedagogy in the Catholic tradition.
Reymont to the American Polonia. A Forgotten Proclamation
Authors: Utkowska Beata
Published: July 2024

The article discusses Wladysław Stanisław Reymont’s two trips to the United States in 1919 and1920. Polish press of 1919–1920 sheds light on the purpose of these trips, helps reconstructthe course of the writer’s meetings with the American Polonia as well as the content of his speeches.The article includes a reprint of Reymont’s heretofore unknown proclamation from 1920 entitledReminders (Przypomnienia), addressed to the emigrants and intended to encourage them to supportthe Polish Government Loan (Polska Pożyczka Państwowa).
THE IMPACT OF EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY AND INFLATION ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Authors: Olabisi Olabode Eric , AKEJU Kemi Funlayo
Published: July 2024

In African countries, exchange rate volatility, inflation, and economic growth relationships remain debatable, especially in Nigeria, because of the historical homogeneity of the monetary macroeconomic variables among the member countries. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship among exchange rate volatility, inflation, and economic growth in Nigeria from 1985 to 2022. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) estimation technique of analysis was employed in achieving the objective of the study. We employed GARCH (1, 1) to obtain the volatility of the exchange rate data. Results indicated that exchange rate volatility and inflation adversely influenced the growth of the Nigerian economy. Further analysis reveals a negative impact when the interaction of exchange rate volatility and inflation is tested on growth. Also, the result revealed that gross capital formation promotes the growth of the Nigerian economy. This result confirms the positive evidence ascertained in the literature on the investment growth nexus. It is therefore recommended that policies that focus on improving local currency should be the top priority of the government. Also, policies that would reduce overdependence on foreign raw materials for production should be encouraged.
RESPONSABILIDADE CIVIL PELO NÃO APAGAMENTO OPORTUNO DOS DADOS PESSOAIS
Authors: Bezerra Frederico Costa
Published: July 2024

Este artigo aborda a responsabilidade civil decorrente do não apagamento oportuno de dados pessoais, destacando a importância de cumprir rigorosamente as obrigações de exclusão de dados conforme estabelecido pela Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD). Com a crescente digitalização de serviços e a acumulação de dados pessoais, a segurança e privacidade dessas informações se tornaram questões críticas. O estudo explora as consequências jurídicas e éticas da manutenção indevida de dados pessoais, analisando a relevância dos princípios de finalidade, adequação, necessidade, segurança, prevenção, responsabilização e prestação de contas. A metodologia inclui pesquisa bibliográfica e análise documental da legislação e jurisprudência brasileiras. O artigo examina a responsabilidade civil objetiva e subjetiva, destacando a teoria do risco como fundamento para a responsabilização, independente da demonstração de culpa. A análise visa contribuir para uma compreensão mais profunda das implicações jurídicas da gestão de dados, incentivando práticas mais seguras e responsáveis na proteção de informações pessoais, além de promover uma cultura de respeito à privacidade e segurança da informação na era digital.
Maternal breastfeeding and labor inclusión
Authors: Ponciano Queiroz Araújo Rosineide , Birnenbaum Silvia Judith
Published: July 2024

Introduction: breast milk is the natural and optimal food for the newborn in the first 6 months. Returning to work is one of the periods with the highest risk of discontinuing exclusive breastfeeding, leading mothers to adopt supplementation with milk formulas or even interrupt breastfeeding.Objective: the objective of this study is to identify the facilitators and barriers of mothers in returning to work.Material and method: it is a qualitativequantitative descriptive cross-sectional study. A survey was carried out using a form, made up of 15 closed and open questions. Results: of the 86 interviewed, 98 % continued breastfeeding, at the time of the interview 27 % were receiving breastfeeding, among those who finished, 53,4 % sustained breastfeeding for more than 6 months. The length of leave was mostly between 21 and 45 days, presence of a lactation room (28,5 %), refrigerator for milk storage (57,1 %), breast pump (17,8 %). %), chairs and support tables (46,5 %). Work spaces do not consider the needs to support breastfeeding (68 %). Conclusion: strategies aimed at improving public policies to promote, protect and support breastfeeding for working women, taking into account the numerous benefits it entails for the infant, the mother, and society as a whole
Nursing interventions to promote healthy lifestyles in older adults with high blood pressure
Authors: Sotamba Duchi Sonia Verónica , Machado Herrera Paola Maricela , Herrera Molina Angélica Salomé , Quenorán Almeida Verónica Sofia
Published: July 2024

This study sought to describe and summarize the effects of nursing interventions for the promotion of healthy lifestyles in the elderly with arterial hypertension. The scope of the use of these interventions makes it possible to appreciate the related problems in neurological, cardiovascular, and renal complications. The current situation is a problem without achieving criteria, which need to be clarified through systematic reviews with livelihoods. For this review, a bibliographic search was carried out using an electronic database manager that includes searches at: Scopus, Wiley Online Library, Magiran, Sid, Cochran, Embase, Pubmed (Medline), Web of Science, Embase, Ovid, Cinahl, and Google Scholar, according to the Prism guidelines. The result has been 47 articles with temporary relevance between 2019 and March 2024. As a search criteria, keywords were used: (I) nursing intervention; (II) healthy lifestyles; (III) older adults; (IV) arterial hypertension. The systematic analysis highlights that age, gender, ethnicity, and family history have been associated with the factors that cause arterial hypertension. In conclusion, four clinical factors have been determined that must influence the adoption of healthy lifestyles in older adults with arterial hypertension. These factors tend to impact their consciousness of the disease: the need to control blood pressure, the management of related diseases, and the prevention of complications. It can be intervened with patient education protocols, drug administration with the respective physical care and care in older adults with arterial hypertension, individually and in groups, in order to promote self-management in your health for modification in lifestyles, helping to avoid or reduce high blood pressure
Managing Cyber Security Costs for Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Authors: AL-Asady Sahar Yass , Almusawi Inaam Mohsin , Abdulellah Azeez Karrar
Published: July 2024

Because of information technology, accounting systems need to manage cyber security operations. Cyber security plays a critical role and controlling information has become challenging task. The firms should measure and the costs related with applying cyber security plans. We developed a thinking to know the cyber security costs and the dimensions within the cyber security Framework produced by the airport affect on sustainable competitive advantage in response to the cyber security Improvement. The population consists of 6 airports in Iraq, and the sample size was 232 employers. The hypotheses formulated were tested with F-test statistics using Eviews software package version 12. This study focuses on the cyber security costs in the international era may be easily adopted by firms that are interested in improving competitive advantage. Findings show that managing and constantly improving cyber security operations costs positively have affected sustainable competitive advantage. The paper argued that changes in the sustainable competitive advantage that should be segmented in cost accounting systems to reflect whether those tasks are being performed as fit. Then, the conclusion for companies may also wish to customize the plans to better performance with their unique systems, structures, and work processes
Analysis of the application and effectiveness of grand canal museum resources in international Chinese education
Authors: Zhu Jing
Published: July 2024

This article discusses how to use the resources of the Grand Canal Museum to enrich the content of international Chinese education and improve teaching effectiveness. With the acceleration of globalization, international Chinese education has become an important bridge for promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. As an important cultural heritage in ancient China, the Grand Canal has rich resources along its route that are of unique value for international Chinese education. The Confucius Institute at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus, referred to as "UWI Confucius Institute", is the only Confucius Institute in Jamaica and is committed to promoting Chinese language education and Chinese culture. This article proposes teaching suggestions by analyzing the current application status, expectations, and practical effects of the Grand Canal Museum resources in the UWI Confucius Institute.The study found that although the teachers of the Confucius Institute at the University of Western Australia recognized the value of the resources of the Grand Canal Museum, there were limitations in their application. Through classroom observation and student surveys, it was found that teachers rarely explained the culture of the Grand Canal in depth, while students showed great interest in it. Therefore, this article proposes the application of canal culture, intangible cultural heritage resources, and archaeological discovery resources, and designs teaching plans based on actual conditions. Through online visits to the Grand Canal Museum and other forms, students can intuitively experience the charm of the Grand Canal culture.Practice has shown that the introduction of resources from the Grand Canal Museum has effectively stimulated students' interest in learning and improved teaching effectiveness. However, issues such as network fluctuations, difficulty in understanding professional vocabulary, and insufficient student interaction still need to be addressed. In response, this article proposes deepening the exploration of teaching materials resources, optimizing online services, strengthening cooperation between museums and schools, and increasing practical links, in order to contribute to the international dissemination of the Grand Canal culture and the development of international Chinese education.This article emphasizes the important role of the Grand Canal Museum resources in international Chinese education, and calls on teachers to strengthen cooperation and communication, innovate teaching methods, and let the Grand Canal culture shine on the international stage.
“Tick got your Pancreas? A case of Lyme induced pancreatitis”
Authors: Cherala Rasan , Marcos Luis , Frageau James
Published: July 2024

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. We present a unique case of a patient who developed acute pancreatitis secondary to infection with B. burgdorferi. This case illustrates a rare manifestation of Lyme disease previously documented in only a few case reports. We discuss the recognition, management and clinical course of the patient following diagnosis.
Disseminated Histoplasmosis with Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient on Belatacept-based Immunosuppression
Authors: Zafar Maha , Rajan Reshly Mary , Ahmed Rija T. , Reddy Aswanth
Published: July 2024

Effective post-transplant immunosuppression is essential to induce tolerance to allogeneic tissues and promote long-term graft survival. However, suppression of the immune system significantly increases the risk of opportunistic infections. In addition to the ongoing challenge of balancing graft survival and preventing infections, previous gold-standard calcineurin inhibitor-based immunosuppression also posed an increased risk of nephrotoxicity, cardiac disease, and diabetes. Belatacept is approved as an alternative to calcineurin inhibitor-based regimens. Although belatacept has improved cardiovascular and metabolic adverse events in renal transplant patients’ but it carries a notably higher risk of long-term graft survival and renal toxicity, similar to calcineurin inhibitor-based regimens. However, there may be an increased risk of infections with its mechanism of action. We present a case of a 62-year-old female who developed disseminated histoplasmosis 18 months after being on belatacept-based immunosuppression after a deceased donor renal transplant for end-stage renal disease secondary to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Grocott Methenamine Stain (GMS) of peripheral blood smear showed intracellular yeast in neutrophils, consistent with histoplasmosis. Disseminated histoplasmosis was confirmed with positive bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and urine culture. The patient later developed hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) secondary to immunosuppression and disseminated histoplasmosis. The patient succumbed to the disease despite maximal medical therapy. To our knowledge, there is one other published report of disseminated histoplasmosis in a patient with belatacept-based immunosuppression. The unique feature of this case is the development of HLH secondary to disseminated histoplasmosis while on belatacept. Further research is needed to evaluate the need for antifungal prophylaxis in patients on belatacept therapy.
Portulaca oleracea Mitigates 3-Nitropropionic Acid-induced Motor Impairment, Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Free Radical Generation in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Ramachandran Surekha , Vedagiri Aishwarya , Thangarajan Sumathi
Published: July 2024

The mitochondrial toxin 3-nitropropionic acid (3-NP) effectively induces behavioral changes and selective striatal lesions in rats mimicking clinical Huntington’s disease (HD). In the present study, behavioral tests and biochemical analysis were performed to explore the role of ethanolic extract of Portulaca oleracea (POEE) in the experimental animals of HD. Male wistar rats received an intraperitoneal injection of 3-NP (10 mg/kg) for 14 days. Simultaneously in treatment groups, the animals received POEE at a dose of 2 and 4 mg/kg along with 3-NP injection for a period of 14 days. The motor behavioral assessments were performed on days 5, 10 and 15. After the behavioral test on 15th day, the biochemical and histopathological parameters were performed. Administration of 3-NP resulted in body weight change, motor and memory impairments. 3-NP administration also causes marked oxidative stress by showing significantly increased levels of lipid peroxidation (LPO), nitric oxide (NO) and reduced activities of endogenous antioxidants. Further, it damages the mitochondrial complex enzyme succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) and elevated the acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity. Treatment with POEE at 2 and 4 mg/kg bw doses significantly restored the body weight changes and behavioral impairment in 3-NP induced rats. Further, POEE significantly decreased the oxidative damages, restored the antioxidant enzymes activities and mitochondrial dysfunction. Histopathological sections of the striatal region showed the extent of neuronal loss in 3-NP induced rats and was restored upon POEE treatment. From the results, we suggest that POEE might be effective in clinical HD by virtue of its antioxidant and neuroprotective properties.
Nivel neuropsicológico y capacidad para la redacción de los objetivos de investigación.
Authors: Núñez-García Jhairo
Published: July 2024

Partiendo de que a los asesores de tesis de las universidades de nuestro país se les presentan diversas dificultades al momento de llevar a que los maestrantes redacten de forma adecuada los objetivos de investigación de sus respectivas tesis, y que las capacidades requeridas a nivel neuropsicológico implicadas en dicha redacción se perciben bajas en dichos maestrantes, esta investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la relación entre el nivel neuropsicológico y la capacidad para redactar objetivos de investigación por parte de los participantes de las maestrías de Psicología durante el tercer trimestre del 2021. Para ello se redactó un problema de investigación para el cual debían redactar los objetivos, los cuales fueron valorados a través de una rúbrica. Adicionalmente, se aplicó el Luria-DNA a cada participante, cuyos resultados en conjunto con los de la rúbrica evidencian que la capacidad para redactar objetivos de investigación se encuentra relacionada más directamente a los procesos intelectuales mediados por las funciones corticales superiores, que a las demás funciones neurocognitivas.
Exposure to Fluoxetine induced Gonado-toxicity in female rats: Modulating role of Hybanthus enneaspermus
Authors: Dikwa Muhammed , Falana Monsurat , Asinmi Muhammed , Akanji Musbau , Nurudeen Quadri
Published: July 2024

Several scientific evidence supports the use of Hybanthus enneaspermus leaves in the management of female sexual inadequacies. Additionally, fluoxetine is a reproductive toxicant that induces sexual dysfunction. To determine the modulating role of aqueous extract of Hybanthus enneaspermus leaves on fluoxetine-induced gonado-toxicity, sixty healthy, sexually-responsive female rats (157.21 ± 6.89) were divided into six groups (A–F) comprising of 10 rats each. Group A (control group) were administered distilled water only, Group B-F received orally 15 mg/kg body weight (b.w) of fluoxetine prepared daily for 14 days for the induction of anti-oestrogenicity and subsequently received 0.5ml of distilled water, 20 mg/kg b.w of a reference drug (Tadalafil) and 0.5 mL equivalent to 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg b.w of the extract respectively, orally, once daily (08:00-08:45h) for 7 days. Fluoxetine reduced serum oestrogen concentrations by 54.79% and significantly reduced (p<0.05) ovarian and uterine total protein, glycogen, cholesterol, the activities of alkaline phosphatase and acid phosphatase. The reductions were by (22.91%, 25.57%, 22.82 %, 15.09 % and 43.17 %) in the ovaries and (21.25 %, 26.9%, 7.20%, 16.82% and 29.85%) in the uteri of the animals respectively. In contrast, these reductions were overturned by the extract towards the control group. The extract at 1000 mg/kg b.w ameliorated the reductions of these oestrogenic indices. Hybanthus enneaspermus attenuated the deleterious effects of fluoxetine on the ovaries and uteri, restored sexual competence and promoted oogenesis. These may further lend backing to its widespread use in handling some sterility/infertility problems in women.
Articulating Our-selves: the (extra)ordinary art of life
Authors: Bradbury Jill
Published: July 2024

This paper offers a dialogical engagement with Bhekizizwe Peterson’s oeuvre of work through the framing of narrative subjectivity as constituted by three intertwined threads: 1) relationality; 2) temporality; and 3) embodiment (Bradbury, 2020). Peterson offers critical and creative resources for reconfiguring psychosocial praxis, persisting with the question of what it might mean to be human in dehumanising conditions. In his analytically rigorous formulation, ubuntu becomes a tool for dismantling atomised notions of individuality, rethinking subjectivity as inherently relational. The narration of these relational bonds is not restricted to the plane of the present. Narrative time disrupts linearity and Peterson theorises intergenerational life by attending to memory, particularly the traumatic repetitions of black spectrality, and imagination in the projection of alternative futures. The activation of memory and imagination in works of art offers resources for thinking and living, for the construction of culture in the flows of historical life. However, it is not only the life of the arts that Peterson theorises but the art of life, the (extra)ordinary everyday embodied practices of (extra)ordinary people. This approach to rethinking personhood is refracted through the ambiguous notion of articulation as, on the one hand, the expression of private thought and felt meaning in public discourse, and on the other, connection, conjoining or hinging together. Narrative captures both senses of this term and offers us a way of thinking, with Peterson, not only about the arts but also about psychosocial life.
Haunting memories of the revolution: Hope and despair in East German Lives
Authors: Andrews Molly
Published: July 2024

This paper uses the arguments set out in Bhekizizwe Peterson’s article “Spectrality and inter-generational black narratives in South Africa” as a framework to explore East German narratives of transformational change over the past 30 years, based on interviews with key anti-state activists. Of particular relevance for the East German case are Peterson’s commentaries on 1) contrasting the ‘limitless hope’ of the revolution with subsequent experiences of mourning and melancholia – “unresolved grief” and a nostalgia for a future that once could have been; 2) the exploration of relationship between history, the arts and knowledge; 3) the struggle over creating a national ‘good story’ and the memories that haunt across generations; and 4) the role of radical imagination in social change. Although the presentation will draw on the larger longitudinal project, it will also incorporate a discussion of Lola Arias’s play “Atlas des Kommunismus” which offers a retrospective look at the legacy of communism thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, with characters playing themselves.
Adaptación transcultural, validez, confiabilidad e interpretabilidad de la versión argentina del cuestionario de creencias de miedo y evitación (FABQ) en sujetos con dolor lumbar
Authors: Gigena Santiago , Mattei Romina Belen , Jove Gonzalo , Laurens María Lourdes , Masuello Denise , Castro Daniela Rocío
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Realizar una adaptación transcultural y validación del cuestionario de creencias de miedo y evitación (FABQ, por sus siglas en inglés) para sujetos argentinos con dolor lumbar (DL) y reportar las propiedades psicométricas de confiabilidad, validez e interpretabilidad.
Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, prospectivo y longitudinal. Se incluyeron de forma consecutiva residentes argentinos hispanohablantes mayores de 18 años con DL. El estudio comprendió una fase de adaptación, seguida de una fase de validación. Los sujetos fueron evaluados el día de su admisión al estudio (T1) y 48 a 72 horas después (T2). Se utilizó una escala global de cambio como anclaje externo para evaluar la estabilidad clínica.
Resultados: Fueron elegibles 74 sujetos. La media de la puntuación total del FABQ fue de 50,24 (DE: 20,64). La consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach) fue de 0,85 (IC 95 %: 0,79 - 0,91). La confiabilidad test-retest fue aceptable, con un coeficiente de correlación intraclase de 0,765 (IC 95 %: 0,61 - 0,86). El error estándar de medición fue de 4,85 puntos, y el cambio mínimo detectable (95 %) fue de 13,45. La mediana de tiempo para que los sujetos completen el cuestionario fue de 3,86 minutos (RIQ 3,44 – 4,85), y la media de tiempo para puntuarlo fue de 24,40 segundos (DE 13,77). No se observó efecto suelo o techo.
Conclusión: El FABQ en su versión argentina es un cuestionario válido, confiable y viable para evaluar las creencias de miedo y evitación en sujetos con DL.
ВИХОВАННЯ ЦІННІСНИХ ОРІЄНТАЦІЙ У ДІТЕЙ НА ПРИКЛАДІ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ «ПЛАСТУ»: ІСТОРИКО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ
Authors: Соломаха Олександр
Published: July 2024

Мета статті – проаналізувати ціннісні концепції виховання в організації «Пласт» в умовах розвитку української історико-педагогічної думки; виокремити соціокультурні чинники, які вплинули на формування унікального педагогічного концепту ХХ століття.
Методологія. Під час написання статті використані аналіз педагогічних та історико-педагогічних статей і монографій; методи порівняння та узагальнення історико-педагогічних і педагогічних фактів, процесів і явищ.
Наукова новизна дослідження полягає у тому, що на основі аналізу історичних джерел, простежено головні принципи, методи, форми і засоби діяльності «Пласту», виявлено характерні особливості різнобічного виховання дітей та молоді в цьому товаристві, розглянуто зміст та головні напрямки діяльності цих організацій та їх вплив на формування особистості дитини та її ціннісних орієнтацій.
Висновки. Організація «Пласт» є однією з провідних молодіжних організацій, яка має вплив на виховання дітей та молоді та формування їх ціннісних орієнтацій. Трансфор­мація суспільства, стрімка європейська інтеграція актуалізує проблему виховання особис­тості, здатної реалізувати себе у професійному, громадянському, культурному аспектах.
Для досягнення виховних цілей організації діє пластова методика виховання, основні принципи якої полягають у добросовісності членства в організації, вихованні і навчанні через гру та працю, поступовій програмі занять і випробувань, гуртковій системі самоорганізації, пізнанні природи і житті серед природи, підтримці спеціальних зацікавлень і здібностей дітей та молоді.
Творче використання виховної методики Пласту дозволяє спонукати підлітків до здобуття нових знань, розвитку вмінь та навичок, викликає глибокі переживання та спонукає до активної різносторонньої діяльності. Завдяки цьому формується цілісна стійка внутрішня структура особистості підлітка із визначеною вмотивованою спрямованістю діяльності та реалізацією власних прав, свобод і обов’язків. Створюється система ціннісних і соціальних орієнтацій, ставлень підлітка до суспільства, держави, нації. Це, в свою чергу, дає змогу сформувати активну громадську позицію.
Виступаючи складовою частиною скаутського руху, «Пласт» посідає чільне місце в молодіжному русі України. Упродовж сторіччя він розвивав ідейно-організаційні засади, форми та методи виховної роботи. Накопичений досвід формування всебічно розвинутої особистості є актуальним і зараз, при розбудові громадянського суспільства завдяки гуманістичним засадам пластової системи виховання, демократичності стосунків між суб’єктами педагогічного процесу, створенню сприятливих умов для творчої самореалізації і цілеспрямованого самовдосконалення особистості.
ФОРМУВАННЯ ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ ЗНАНЬ У МАЙБУТНІХ ВЧИТЕЛІВ ЗАСОБАМИ ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ІНСТРУМЕНТІВ
Authors: Пронікова Ірина
Published: July 2024

У статті проаналізовано формування економічних знань у майбутніх учителів засобами інноваційних інструментів. Зазначено, що підприємливі та фінансово грамотні вчителі спроможні виховувати підприємців-новаторів, інвесторів, свідомих платників податків. Обґрунтовано значення отримання майбутніми вчителями економічних знань у закладах вищої освіти (ЗВО).
Мета і завдання. Схарактеризувати та окреслити інноваційні інструменти розвитку економічних знань, зокрема, підприємливості та формування фінансової грамотності у майбутніх учителів.
Методологія дослідження. У статті використано аналіз наукових джерел на філософському та загальнонауковому рівнях пізнання. Методологічною основою дослідження є системний підхід до аналізу, педагогічних досліджень з розвитку підприємливості у майбутніх учителів у закладах вищої освіти.
Наукова новизна отриманих результатів полягає в тому, що систематизовано та обґрунтовано використання інтегрованого підходу до розвитку підприємливості та формування фінансової грамотності у майбутніх вчителів шляхом вивчення курсів економічного спрямування.
Проведене дослідження дозволяє зробити висновок, що розвиток підприємливості та формування фінансової грамотності у майбутніх учителів повинно розглядатися як важливий фактор їх професійної підготовки з використанням інноваційних інструментів. Визначаємо, що оволодіння майбутніми вчителями економічними знаннями є вагомим чинником їх професійного зростання і ресурсом викладацької практики. Знання та навички набуті майбутніми вчителями у ЗВО, є однаково необхідні та важливі як для них самих так і для учнів. Удосконалення викладання економічно-фінансових дисциплін має стати одним з пріоритетних напрямів у системі підготовки майбутніх учителів.