bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of polymorphism of innate immunity receptor genes in patients with coronary atherosclerosis and in a population sample from Novosibirsk
Authors: Mikhailova S. V. , Ivanoshchuk D. E. , Orlov P. S. , Latyntseva L. D. , Kashtanova E. V. , Polonskaya Ya. V. , Ragino Yu. I. , Shakhtshneider E. V.
Published: September 2023

Understanding the molecular mechanisms of atherosclerotic vascular lesions formation is necessary both for assessing the risks of cardiovascular diseases and for finding approaches to their therapy. The task remains relevant, despite the large number of studies carried out, because there are differences in the factors of genetic predisposition to atherosclerosis and its complications between different ethno-territorial groups. The aim of this study was to search for genetic variants of pattern recognition receptors associated with lipid metabolism disorders that can lead to the development of coronary atherosclerosis (CA).Material and methods. Analysis of exons and adjacent splicing sites of pattern recognition receptors genes in patients with CA (30 men), and then genotyping of a population sample from Novosibirsk (n = 1441) by real-time PCR for selected rs113706342 of the TLR1 gene and analysis of associations of its carriage with lipid metabolism were performed.Results and discussion. The frequency of the minor allele rs113706342 C of the TLR1 gene in the sample of residents of Novosibirsk was 0.0114 ± 0.0062, the carriage of this variant was associated with an increased level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in both women and men (p = 0.009 and p = 0.019, respectively). Women carriers of the minor allele C for rs113706342 also had a statistically significant increase in total serum cholesterol (p = 0.013) compared with TT homozygotes. To test the role of this variant in the development of CA, genotyping of an extended sample of patients is required. In one of the patients with CA, a previously undescribed single nucleotide variant chr16:3614637 G/C was found, leading to the Leu101Val substitution in the NLRC3 gene; segregation analysis is required to assess its functional significance.Conclusions. The association of rs113706342 C of the TLR1 gene with lipid metabolism disorders in the Russian population is shown.
Study of immunotropic activity of the valine-containing neuropeptide compound of the glyprolin series under “social” stress
Authors: Yasenyavskaya A. L. , Tsibizova A. A. , Andreeva L. A. , Myasoedo N. F. , Samotrueva M. A.
Published: September 2023

Aim of the study was to investigate the immunotropic activity of neuropeptide compound Pro-Gly-Pro-Val under “social” stress.Material and methods. The study was conducted on nonlinear male rats (6 months old) under conditions of “social” stress, modeled by formation of submissive and aggressive types of animal behavior under conditions of constant sensory contact. The rats were divided into groups: Control I, animals housed alone in a cage and receiving water for injection in an equivalent volume; Control II, groups of stressed animals with aggressive and submissive types of behavior; III groups of stressed rats to which Pro-Gly-Pro-Val at a dose of 100 μg/kg/day; IV groups of stressed rats to which imunofan (Arg-Asp-Lys-Val-Tyr-Arg) at an average therapeutic dose of 0.7 μg/kg/day were administered intraperitoneally. The immunotropic properties of the neuropeptide compounds were evaluated according to the following indices: delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction index, direct hemagglutination reaction antibody titer and leukocytic formula values.Results. Injection of the tested compound Pro-Gly-Pro-Val under study leads to correction of the immune changes occurring against the background of “social” stress, namely, to an increase in the delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction index and the level of anti-erythrocytic antibodies, to an enhancement in the total leukocyte count and a restoration of the percentage ratio between the form elements of the leukocytic formula. Obtained results correlate with the results of studying the immunotropic action of the comparison preparation immunofan under the conditions of “social” stress.Conclusions. The results of the study of the immunotropic action of the neuropeptide compound Pro-Gly-Pro-Val under “social” stress indicate the presence of its immunocorrective activity, which is manifested by the restoration of indices of cellular and humoral reactions and white blood cells.
Anomalies in the development of the tracheobronchial tree (clinical case)
Authors: Semichev E. V. , Medvedeva N. N.
Published: September 2023

According to the International Classification of Diseases the trachebronchial tree (TBT) anomalies are grouped into class XVII “Congenital anomalies (malformations), deformities and chromosomal disorders” (Q30–Q34, namely Q32.1 – “Other malformations of the trachea”).This paper presents a clinical case of congenital anomaly of TBT. Patient M., 18 years old, diagnosis of ICD-10 J90 Pleural effusion, not classified elsewhere, was referred from the pulmonology department to perform bronchoscopy for differential diagnosis with pulmonary tuberculosis. When the device was passed through the trachea, in the lower third towards the right main bronchus, a diverticuloid protrusion of the tracheal wall with deformation of the cartilaginous ring was found.Results and discussions. After examination, the conclusion was formed: Anomaly in the development of the lower third of the trachea (reduced tracheal bronchus on the right). Anomalies in the development of TBT are an extremely rare pathology, the pathology we describe is called “tracheal bronchus”. The tracheal bronchus, the rarest malformation of TBT with a frequency of no more than 1–2 % of cases, is the result of dysontogenesis. It is usually located on the right side of the trachea and may end blindly in the form of a diverticulum. In our description, there is no other anomaly of the TBT, so it can be attributed to the supernumerary variant of the tracheal bronchus. When anomalies in the development of TBT are detected, it is necessary to carry out differential diagnostics with tracheal diverticula, in which only its membranous part suffers.Conclusions. The clinical case we are describing refers to a supernumerary variant of the tracheal bronchus and requires the additional use of high-tech verification methods. We do not exclude that the environmental factors in the city of Zheleznogorsk could be the cause of its development.
Family Health of Patients With Heart Failure and Their Family Members Before and During the First COVID-19 Lockdown
Authors: Shamali Mahdi , Konradsen Hanne , Østergaard Birte , Kolbrun Svavarsdottir Erla
Published: September 2023

Background: Family health plays a vital role in the self-care and lifestyle modifications in families living with heart failure.Objective: To investigate the family health of patients with heart failure and their family members before and during the first COVID-19 lockdown.Method: This was a cross-sectional study design. We included 34 participants before and 34 participants during the first COVID-19 lockdown. Independentt-tests were conducted for comparison of the mean scores of the family health and its dimensions.Results: There was no significant difference between the total score of family health during the first COVID-19 lockdown compared to before the first COVID-19 lockdown in patients and family members. However, thevaluesandill-beingdimensions of family health in patients andill-beingdimension in family members were significantly decreased during the first COVID-19 lockdown.Conclusion: This study indicated the positive and negative impacts of COVID-19 lockdown on family health.Implications for Nursing: Our results may help nurses to identify vulnerable patients with a low level of family health to tailor the best support to them.
Strategies for Working With Parents With Vaccination Hesitancy
Authors: Kirui Joan C. , Newberry Desi M. , Harsh Katie
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of effective strategies for working with parents’ vaccination hesitancy or refusal. An overview of historical and current trends in vaccination hesitancy and factors that contribute to and strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy are discussed. This includes an emphasis on the critical role played by health care providers, as trusted advisors and a primary source of health care information, in encouraging vaccine acceptance. Legal and ethical implications are also considered. Vaccination hesitancy strategies are most effective if they are timely, multifaceted, and collaborative.
Evolution of Feeding and Developmental Outcomes in Infants With Moderate Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Pilot Study
Authors: Malan Roxanne , Van der Linde Jeannie , Kritzinger Alta , Graham Marien Alet , Krüger Esedra
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the study was to describe the evolution of outcomes among full-term infants with moderate hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE); from their early swallowing and feeding abilities during hospitalization, to their later developmental outcomes at 6 and 12 months. Four participants with moderate HIE were recruited. Early feeding and swallowing were assessed using the Neonatal Feeding Assessment Scale and video fluoroscopic swallow studies. Developmental assessments were conducted at 6 and 12 months using the Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale and Vineland-3 Scale. All participants displayed atypical outcomes throughout the study, including oropharyngeal dysphagia initially during hospitalization. All participants were discharged on oral feeds but some breastfeeding difficulties persisted. Variable but pervasive developmental delays were found among all participants at 6 and 12 months. This study emphasizes the need for consistent early intervention from the neonatal period onward, for all infants with moderate HIE. Future studies should use larger cohorts, longer follow-up, and correlational designs.
Understanding Policy Decisions and Their Implications Regarding Preventive Interventions for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection in Canadian Infants: A Primer for Nurses
Authors: Bracht Marianne , Rodgers-Gray Barry , Bacchini Fabiana , Paes Bosco A.
Published: September 2023

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of morbidity and hospitalization in young children, and prevention is the primary management strategy. At present, palivizumab, a monoclonal antibody providing immediate passive immunity, rather than a vaccine that induces active immunity, is the only preventive intervention used in routine practice internationally. In Canada, access varies across the country. Prophylaxis policies are mainly driven by cost-effectiveness analyses, and it is crucial that the full costs and benefits of any intervention are captured. Positive results from a new Canadian cost-effectiveness analysis of palivizumab will help address the current inequality in use while providing a framework for future models of RSV preventives. Nurses are the principal educators for parents about the risks of childhood RSV and optimal preventionviabasic hygiene, behavioral and environmental measures, and seasonal prophylaxis. Nurses should be provided not only with regular, up-to-date, and accurate information on RSV and the clinical aspects of emerging interventions but be informed on the decision-making governing the use of preventive strategies.
Exploración de una Técnica Enológica para la Elaboración de Vino a partir de Uva Silvestre Vitis tiliifolia en Ambientes Controlados
Authors: Rosas-Leyva Marco Antonio , Sánchez-Anastacio Isaac , Díaz-José Julio , Rojas-Martínez Juan Carlos , Mejía-Ochoa Francisco Javier
Published: September 2023

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo validar una técnica de fermentación de uva silvestre como un enfoque viable para producir vino artesanal. Se preparó un lote de 20 kg de mosto de Vitis tiliifolia con adición de sacarosa y microorganismos (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Se investigaron varios factores, incluido el tiempo (8, 10 y 12 días), °Brix inicial (18, 20 y 22), Mg de Saccharomyces cerevisiae (6, 8, 10) y temperatura (22 °C, 24 °C y 26 °C). El experimento comprendió 243 corridas experimentales con un experimento y dos repeticiones. Los resultados demostraron que las condiciones óptimas para la producción de vino en ambientes controlados se encontraron con °Brix inicial de 22, tiempo de fermentación de ocho días, temperatura de 22 °C y una dosis de 6 mg de Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Estos parámetros llevaron a la producción de vino con características deseables. Esta novedosa técnica de fermentación de uvas silvestres ofrece una alternativa prometedora para la producción artesanal de vino, principalmente debido a su potencial para reducir los costos de producción a escala. Los hallazgos de esta investigación tienen un interés sustancial para las partes interesadas de la industria, los productores de vino y los académicos por igual, lo que enfatiza la importancia y el impacto potencial de este estudio.

 

This study aimed to validate a wild grape fermentation technique as a viable approach for producing artisanal wine. A batch of 20 kg of Vitis tiliifolia must was prepared with the addition of sucrose and microorganisms (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Various factors were investigated, including time (8, 10, and 12 days), initial °Brix (18, 20, and 22), Mg of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (6, 8, 10), and temperature (22 °C, 24 °C, and 26 °C). The experiment comprised 243 experimental runs with one experiment and two replicates. Results demonstrated that the optimal conditions for wine production in controlled environments were found at an initial °Brix of 22, a fermentation time of eight days, a temperature of 22 °C, and a dosage of 6 mg of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. These parameters led to the production of wine with desirable characteristics. This novel wild grape fermentation technique offers a promising alternative for artisanal wine production, primarily due to its potential for reducing production costs at scale. The findings of this research hold substantial interest for industry stakeholders, wine producers, and academic scholars alike, thereby emphasizing the significance and potential impact of this study.
O TREINAMENTO ESPETÁCULO
Authors: Bulgarelli Marcelo
Published: September 2023

O artigo centra-se na reflexão, análise, e discussão da ideia de treinamento espetáculo no sistema meyeholdiano. Desta forma, busca-se ampliar a compreensão dos fundamentos do sistema criado por Meyerhold, e como hoje se desenvolve nas artes da cena. Para tal, esta abordagem busca examinar o processo de criação do espetáculo ítalo-brasileiro A2 Passos, dirigido por Gennadi Bogdanov (Rússia), dedicando-se na análise dos princípios meyerholdianos no processo de treinamento/espetáculo, o mecanismo de construção de uma frase de ação e as redes de autoria na composição da obra.
Women and The Poverty Trap (Study on The South Merapi Slope)
Authors: Hastuti Hastuti , Sutrisnowati Sri Agustin
Published: September 2023

The infection rate of COVID-19 has forced many households into economic hardship when poverty strikes, women are the most affected. In rural areas, the beginning of the poverty trap is economic difficulties in addition to reduced arable land. The research was conducted in Girikerto Kapanewon Turi District, women in the research areas experience increasingly complicated poverty traps. This study aims to find out the social conditions and economic conditions of women during COVID-19, the second objective is to find out the efforts made by women to escape from household poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic, and third to find out how women find alternative social and economic activities during COVID-19. To examine primary and secondary data related to demographics, descriptive quantitative data analysis is essential. Frequency tables are utilized to describe the distribution and pattern of features of particular variables. The demographic characteristics of women in the research region are dominated by their productive age, high school/vocational education, their status as housewives, and their employment in agriculture. The result show women can still meet their food needs from their limited agricultural land. The poverty trap experienced by women is the difficulty in fulfilling household needs other than food such as the cost of educating children, the health of household members, and transportation. Women manage household finances by tightening the fulfillment of household needs, even women have to sacrifice setting aside the fulfillment of their own needs in order to meet the minimum household needs. Women to get out of the poverty trap take advantage of social relations, family ties, and government assistance, even when women have access to look for alternative income, women try to find additional income by working modestly.
Keywords : Women; poverty trap; south merapi slope
 
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Water Balance Assessment, Land Use Land Cover Change and Increasing Water Demand in Three Major Watersheds in Jember, East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Indarto Indarto , Hidayah Entin , Setiawan Erwan Bagus
Published: September 2023

Jember Regency is the third largest agricultural area in East Java Province. Expansion of built-up and agricultural areas occurred and significantly changed the landscape. Moreover, increasing both types of land cover will increase water consumption. Therefore, there may be changes in the condition of the water balance in the Jember Regency area. This area has three major watersheds: Bedadung, Mayang, and Tanggul. This study evaluated the water balance condition at the three major watersheds in Jember, East Java, Indonesia. The WEAP (Water Evaluation and Planning) model calculated the water balance. Research procedures include (1) inventory of spatial and non-spatial data; (2) setup of the WEAP scheme; (3) Calibration; (4) Validation; and (5) Simulation of water balance model in scenario increasing water demand and land-use change). From 1997 to 2020, the water balance was evaluated using a 10-day interval. The results show that from the November 1st to August 2nd periods, the watershed can supply all demand sites with 100% coverage. However, from August 2nd t to October 3rd periods, the watershed’s ability to supply the water needs decreased. This deficit is due mainly to the uneven rainfall distribution between rainy and dry seasons. Variation in annual rainfall received from 1997 to 2020 also affects the water balance’s surplus and deficit. The fluctuation of land-use change contributed to the surplus and shortage of water balance.
 
Keywords : Supply; Demand; Water Balance; WEAP; Jember; East Java
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Residential Land Prices Changes and Tourism Development in Watukarung Village Pacitan Regency Within Local Communities Perspective
Authors: Kusumawardhani Ekky Elfira , Giyarsih Sri Rum
Published: September 2023

Tourism objects in Pacitan Regency are increasingly diverse and attract tourists from within and outside the region to visit. The price of residential land is one aspect that has also changed along with these developments. The phenomenon of changes in land prices also occurred in Watukarung Village. This study aims to analyze changes in the price of residential land and its relation to tourism developments that occurred in Watukarung Village based on the perceptions of the local community. The method used is qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews. The data from the interviews were processed using data reduction techniques so that a unit of information was obtained which could then be analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The accuracy of the data obtained was tested using a data source triangulation technique that compared the results of one informant with another. The result shows that the development of tourism has attracted foreign tourists to come and buy residential land in Watukarung Village. The price of residential land by the beach was originally around IDR 300,000/m2 increase to IDR 1,000,000 to IDR 1,500,000/m2. Based on the perception of the local community, the significant increase in the price of residential land is closely related to the development of tourism that has taken place in Watukarung Village. However, there are also people who have the perception that rising residential land prices and tourism development have no direct relationship.

Keywords : Land Prices; Settlements; Tourism Development

 

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Mapping Seagrass Biodiversity Indicators of Pari Island using Multiple WorldView-2 Bands Derivatives
Authors: Wicaksono Pramaditya , Harahap Setiawan Djody
Published: September 2023

Comprehensive information on seagrass biodiversity indicators, such as species composition, percentage cover, and biomass carbon stock, remains limited across various regions globally. Mapping these indicators using remote sensing images requires extracting maximum information from the input images to achieve effective results. This study aims to map seagrass distribution, percent cover (PC), and aboveground carbon stock (AGC) as biodiversity indicators in the optically shallow waters surrounding Pari Island. We integrate WorldView-2 (WV2) derivatives, field seagrass data, and RF classification and regression algorithms to accomplish this objective. The WV2 image derivatives encompass surface reflectance bands, band ratios, mean and variance co-occurrence texture bands, and principle component bands. These inputs are used individually and collectively for mapping, employing a random forest algorithm trained with field seagrass data. Our results demonstrate that the most accurate benthic habitat map achieves an overall accuracy (OA) of 65.2%, with a user's accuracy of 65.2% and a producer's accuracy of 72.8% for the seagrass-dominated class. Seagrass PC mapping yields a root mean square error (RMSE) of 17.1%, with an average PC of 47.4 ± 9.9%. Seagrass AGC mapping achieves an RMSE of 5.0 g C m-2, with an average AGC range of 6.2 – 29.1 g C m-2, estimating the study area's aboveground biomass carbon stock at 27.9 tons C. Combined inputs produce the most accurate results for all biodiversity indicators, emphasizing the importance of utilizing combined bands from SR band derivatives to maximize information input for training mapping algorithms, instead of using derivative bands individually or as replacements for the initial SR bands.
Keywords : Seagrass; Biodiversity; Mapping; WorldView-2; Pari Island
 
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Mobe leaf (Artocarpus lakoocha Buch. Ham) ethanol extract’s antibacterial activity on Streptococcus mutans cell membrane leakage and biofilm formation: An in vitro study
Authors: Bahirrah Siti , Satria Denny , Yuwanda Cindy
Published: September 2023

Background: Using fixed orthodontic appliances inhibits oral hygiene, which can lead to the increased development of biofilms and Streptococcus mutans, a cariogenic bacterium that is well known for causing dental caries, derived from bacteria of the Streptococcus genus. In order to decrease biofilm and the degree of cariogenic bacteria in the oral cavity, a variety of herbal ingredients are used. Among these, mobe (Artocarpus lakoocha Buch. Ham) leaves are herbal ingredients with antibacterial properties. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the antibacterial activity, antibiofilm, and leakage of DNA and protein from mobe leaves. Methods: The diffusion method was used to assess antibacterial activity and determine the minimum inhibitory concentration. The antibiofilm activity was evaluated with Ultraviolet–visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry (600 nm), using violet crystal staining. The detection of DNA and protein leakage was carried out by checking for absorbance values using the UV-Vis spectrophotometry (260 nm and 280 nm). An increase in the absorbance value in the measured cell indicated an increase in the level of cell content produced by the cell. One-way analysis of variance was used statistically analyze the results of this study (P < 0.05). Results: Mobe leaf (A. lakoocha) extract’s minimum inhibitory concentration level was 3.125 mg/ml, the effective concentration of ethanol extract for inhibiting biofilm formation was 3.125 mg/ml, and the effective concentration of ethanol extract that could cause DNA and protein leakage was 50 mg/ml. Conclusions: Mobe leaf extract has good MIC for S. mutans.
Indonesian version of caries management by risk assessment mobile application “SKOR GIGI” in highly educated parents
Authors: Aluditasari Alana , Fauziah Eva , Budiardjo Sarworini B.
Published: September 2023

Background: The Indonesian version of caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is a common caries risk assessment for children aged 0–5 years. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the frequency of dental visits have decreased, making it difficult to assess the caries risk in children. Smartphones and operating systems such as Android are expected to be useful for parents to assess the caries risk of their children. The education level of parents has an impact of its use. The research about the Indonesian version of CAMBRA Android–based application in children aged 0–5 years with highly educated parents has never been done in Indonesia. Purpose: To analyze the accuracy of Android–based application “SKOR GIGI” in assessing the caries risk of children aged 0–5 years by highly educated parents. Methods: This study was conducted in kindergarten, pre-primary school, and Dental Hospital of Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Indonesia with 37 highly educated parents as participants. Participants filled out the informed consent and SKOR GIGI application. Six days later, dentists filled out the Indonesian version of CAMBRA. The results of this study were statistically tested to see the sensitivity, specificity, and the comparison between the variables. Results: The sensitivity test of SKOR GIGI application showed 96.3%, specificity 100%, positive predictive value 100%, and negative predictive value 90.9%. The comparative test with McNemar showed a p-value of 1.000, which means there is no significant difference between the caries risk assessment of children aged 0–5 years using SKOR GIGI application and the Indonesian version of CAMBRA. Conclusion: SKOR GIGI application can be used to assess the caries risk of children aged 0–5 years by highly educated parents.
Advanced and sustainable functional materials for potassium-ion batteries
Authors: Salado Manuel , Amores Marco , Pozo-Gonzalo Cristina , Forsyth Maria , Lanceros-Méndez Senentxu
Published: September 2023

Rechargeable potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have gained attention as sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective large-scale stationary energy storage technology. However, although this technology was assumed to perform in a manner similar to that of its monovalent counterparts, huge anode volume expansion and sluggish kinetics are posing challenges in up-scaling it. Apart from the efforts to develop and optimise electrode materials, recent research endeavours have also focussed on the essential role of sustainability. These attempts have often relied on bio-derived and bio-inspired materials to mimic the effectiveness of nature. Furthermore, the use of materials with self-healing properties can alleviate electrode degradation after cycling and augment its electrochemical performance. This review summarises the development of smart materials with self-healing properties that aid in overcoming the present issues of PIBs and highlights the relevance of the interphases. In addition, state-of-the-art design strategies for bio-derived and bio-inspired materials are presented and discussed. The incorporation of recycled and sustainable materials into the manufacturing of PIBs is expected to contribute towards the ultimate goal of achieving truly circular economy ecosystems. Finally, perspectives for further advancements are provided to kindle new ideas and open questions regarding the use of new-generation materials in the development of PIBs.
INCORPORATING EDUCATIONAL SMARTPHONE APPS FOR TEACHING UKRAINIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Zhovnir Maryna , Shevchenko Olena , Leshchenko Tetyana
Published: September 2023

This article explores the implementation of mobile applications in the training of future doctors studying the Ukrainian language. The authors conducted a descriptive survey to explore the types of language learning apps commonly used by foreign students studying Ukrainian at the Poltava State Medical University. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these applications for the development of language skills was identified and analyzed. The authors have demonstrated that most smartphone and tablet apps can be effectively used for learning new vocabulary, grammar, spelling rules, and developing writing and speaking skills in Ukrainian for foreign students. The descriptive survey indicated that students generally hold a positive attitude towards the use of apps for language learning. Among the students surveyed, grammar and vocabulary apps were found to be the most popular, while speaking and writing apps were less favored. The authors have also identified the advantages and disadvantages of using language learning apps. The article provides a careful analysis of the essence, principles, strengths, and weaknesses of mobile applications, as well as their pedagogical significance in the context of studying the Ukrainian language at medical universities. It emphasizes that educational mobile applications used by teachers of Ukrainian as a foreign language create an environment that facilitates information retention, promotes interaction between students, and develops their language skills. Mobile applications allow students to personalize their learning by choosing the content and pace, making them convenient for self-directed and distance learning. The data and results obtained from this study can be used to improve educational materials through mobile applications for learning Ukrainian as a foreign language. The findings contribute to research on mobile-assisted language learning and the design of educational apps by shedding light on students' preferences for acquiring different language skills.
TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH AT HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN UKRAINE THROUGH PANDEMICS AND WARTIME
Authors: Westerlund Ruslana , Chugai Oksana , Petrenko Serhii , Zuyenok Iryna
Published: September 2023

The study aimed to analyse online English teaching and learning experience in higher education institutions in Ukraine through pandemics and wartime. To answer our research questions, we employed a mixed-method research design, which considered social, methodological and emotional aspects of education. We conducted quantitative research to collect data on the experience of Ukrainian university teachers of English (N=100) and students (N=277) related to the emergency caused by pandemics and wartime. The qualitative data sources included online interviews and written comments of the participants. The main findings were as follows: teachers experienced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic such as lack of interaction with students, and unawareness of effective teaching methods in the digital environment. The wartime challenges included:  air raids and power outages and, consequently, disrupted  communication and isolation, stress and sense of insecurity, excessive workload, with  students experiencing technical issues, air raids and communication problems as well as large amount of homework, no access to the software, inconvenient schedule, and their own unwillingness. To solve the problems, teachers introduced an online synchronous mode during the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by blended and asynchronous modes which was a transformational period to teaching and learning English during wartime. The most common among the learning platforms and applications were Zoom and Google Classroom, as well as Moodle, MS Teams, YouTube, and Classtime, listed by both university teachers and students. Social networks such as Telegram, Viber, Facebook etc. were widely used too. To conclude, the COVID-19 pandemic caused Ukrainian teachers and students master new tools to use at online lessons of English, during wartime the demand  on already familiar tools, as well as the range of them, increased as they provided more  interaction. Considering emotional aspects, the study revealed disturbing data on teachers’ well-being: nearly 50% confessed that they were burned out and emotionally devastated, close to 40% were tired and pushed themselves to continue teaching.  Despite these challenges, the majority were able to find solutions in conflict situations with students and colleagues, two-thirds were sure that their work was even more important during the wartime and they found ways to provide emotional support to their students needed in the times of war.
O PROGRAMA RESIDÊNCIA PEDAGÓGICA, A PANDEMIA E O ENSINO REMOTO
Authors: Oliveira Bispo Marcileia , Guilherme Bezerra : Gabriely , S. Carvalho Cristina , C. de Oliveira Mariana
Published: September 2023

O programa Residência Pedagógica (RP), tem um papel importante que é o aprimoramento da formação de docentes para a educação básica, com a inserção do licenciando nos contextos escolares, a partir de um trabalho de colaboração com professores que atuam da educação básica e acompanhados por um professor do curso de licenciatura ao qual pertencem, o chamado docente Orientador. O tema central deste artigo é o programa de Residência Pedagógica no período pandêmico e suas implicações ao ensino. O objetivo este artigo é apresentar algumas atividades desenvolvidas pelo Programa RP do curso de Geografia, campus de Porto Nacional, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, no período de pandemia da Covid-19 em razão do Corona vírus. A metodologia apresentada refere-se as atividades desenvolvidas na escola: vídeo –aulas, cartazes, padlet entre outros. Esse período trouxe desafios para a educação, sobretudo, para a educação básica, a saber o ensino remoto com uso de plataforma digitais com prós e contras.
PROFESSOR DE CIÊNCIAS E BIOLOGIA: CAMINHOS E EXPERIÊNCIAS FORMATIVAS DO PROGRAMA DE RESIDÊNCIA PEDAGÓGICA EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA
Authors: Pinto Mac David da Silva , Oliveira Michelle Gomes de , Sousa Taynara Pereira de
Published: September 2023

Na história recente da sociedade mundial, a pandemia causada pelo coronavírus foi um dos maiores desafios da última década. O isolamento social interrompeu abruptamente as atividades cotidianas, especialmente nas instituições de ensino. Em meio a esta situação, tem-se início às atividades do Programa de Residência Pedagógica em todo o território nacional. Este estudo apresenta um relato de experiência desenvolvida pelo RP do Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas da UFT, campus de Porto Nacional. As atividades foram organizadas em três módulos semestrais e realizada em encontros virtuais e presenciais a partir de estudos individuais, seminários temáticos, troca de experiencias e vivência didática. O programa buscou uma formação crítico-reflexiva dos residentes e preceptores tornando-os capazes de enfrentar os desafios da docência apoiados no desenvolvimento multidimensional. Ao longo de sua trajetória, o RP fomentou a autonomia e criatividade dos residentes, amparados por momentos de reflexão e debate sobre formação da identidade docente e em estratégias metodologias contemporâneas para o ensino de Ciências e Biologia. A trajetória pedagógica do RP estimulou o desenvolvimento de habilidades complexas com intuito de superar paradigmas tradicionais de aprendizagem fazendo-os vivenciar os deveres e dilemas da profissão, sobretudo diante da situação desfavorável provocada pela pandemia.
POSSIBILIDADES E DESAFIOS NA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE RECURSOS DIDÁTICOS DIGITAIS NO 1º ANO DO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Do Nascimento Santos Sales Estéfane Daiane , De Freitas Piedade Melo Dirceu
Published: September 2023

O rápido avanço do acesso a dispositivos digitais experimentado nos últimos tempos, ainda que não satisfatoriamente democratizado à população de estudantes, acendeu entre os educadores a discussão a respeito do uso dos Recursos Didáticos Digitais (RDD) no ambiente escolar. Durante o período de regência do Programa de Residência Pedagógica no Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia - Campus Salvador no período de 2020 a 2022, questionou-se como implementar RDD nas aulas que naquele momento ocorriam no formato remoto devido a pandemia do COVID-19. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é investigar as possibilidades e desafios na implementação de recursos didáticos digitais no ensino de funções durante a regência no 1º ano do Ensino Médio. Para isto, o procedimento adotado foi registrar e discorrer sobre os elementos da problemática inicial no referencial teórico e em seguida apresentar o contexto da pesquisa e descrever como foram implementados os Recursos Didáticos Digitais nos conteúdos propostos. O grande desafio foi realizar a utilização de RDD de forma orgânica, trabalhando com uma real finalidade pedagógica. Finalmente, conclui-se que o uso exitoso das tecnologias digitais nos processos educativos deve equilibrar o domínio técnico desses recursos com a atenção ao contexto de utilização.
O USO DO DISCO DE NEWTON COMO ATIVIDADE EXPERIMENTAL DE VERIFICAÇÃO DE CONCEITOS ÓPTICOS
Authors: Gonçalves Barreto Troncão Pâmella , De Sousa Brilhante Patrícia , Fernandes Sodré Júnior Eliezer , Da Silva Soares Luana , Duarte da Silva Edgar
Published: September 2023

Ensinar Física de forma didática, simples, que leve o aluno a compreender o assunto e sua importância no cotidiano foi, e ainda é, um desafio para os docentes. Ainda mais em tempos de pandemia, no qual os decentes e discentes se depararam com um cenário repleto de adversidades. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo mostrar uma alternativa para ensinar conceitos físicos relacionados à óptica, de forma mais significativa, mediante o desenvolvimento de uma atividade experimental de verificação, com materiais de baixo custo com o intuito de contribuir/proporcionar uma maior compreensão e aprendizagem dos conteúdos abordados. O experimento em questão foi o Disco de Newton que, após sua execução e explicação do conteúdo, teve como estratégia de avaliação a aplicação de questionários para verificar se os alunos gostaram da metodologia utilizada e se houve alguma aprendizagem deles. Por meio do questionário pôde-se inferir que grande parte dos alunos compreenderam o conteúdo, pois responderam as questões com exatidão, usando-se de argumentos e conceitos físicos corretamente. Estes resultados mostram que a atividade foi bem aceita pelos estudantes, os quais demonstraram muito interesse e participação, e que houve entendimento sobre os conceitos ópticos abordados no experimento.
A EDUCAÇÃO COMO DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL E AS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES NO CONTEXTO DA DIVERSIDADE E DO NEOLIBERALISMO
Authors: Gomes Bonifácio Welberg Vinicius
Published: September 2023

O presente texto corresponde a um ensaio que traz reflexões a respeito de questões que marcam algumas das contradições do capitalismo no campo da educação escolar brasileira, e, que resultam na produção de um dualismo no que diz respeito à oferta de educação escolar, onde temos dois modelos de escola, um voltado ao acolhimento social das camadas populares e que não possibilita efetivamente uma formação integral aos sujeitos e outro fundamentado no conhecimento, voltado ao atendimento das camadas sociais mais abastardas. Por meio de revisão bibliográfica, as discussões aqui apresentadas versam a respeito dos discursos oficiais de Estado que afirmam a educação enquanto direito fundamental e as políticas públicas educacionais, com enfoque específico para a formação de professores para a diversidade. Políticas essas, que são direcionadas pelos interesses que permeiam a lógica neoliberal, sob o comando de organismos internacionais como o FMI – Fundo Monetário Internacional e Banco Mundial, que exercem pressões em países emergentes com o intuito de fomentar uma educação escolar que atenda aos interesses do sistema capitalista. Ou seja, na prática, há uma contraposição aos discursos oficiais, onde se criam restrições para a efetivação de uma educação para a diversidade, contribuindo para a manutenção do status quo.
COMORBIDADES E A RELAÇÃO COM A MORTALIDADE POR COVID-19 NO ESTADO DA PARAÍBA
Authors: Leite de Alencar Neta Raimunda , Michely Gadelha do Nascimento Ingridy , Charllub Pereira Bezerra Yuri , Caroline de Souza Anne , Vilar de Assis Elisangela , Do Nascimento Andrade Feitosa Ankilma
Published: September 2023

O presente estudo buscou analisar a relação entre as comorbidades com a mortalidade por Covid-19 no estado da Paraíba. Estudo epidemiológico, descritivo e retrospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa dos dados, a partir de dados secundários disponíveis na Central de Informações da Secretaria de Estado da Saúde da Paraíba, com informações entre abril de 2020 e outubro de 2021. Foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: sexo, faixa etária, raça/cor, infecção pelo Covid-19 e os óbitos seguidos por infecção pelo Covid-19, com quadros agravados pela presença de comorbidades. Santa Rita é o município paraibano com a maior taxa de letalidade por Covid-19 (3,5), seguida de Bayeux (2,9) e João Pessoa (2,7). Em contrapartida, Riachão do Bacamarte é o único município que ainda não registrou óbito em decorrência da Covid-19. As comorbidades mais letais aos pacientes acometidos com Covid-19 foram hipertensão (21,83%), cardiopatia (21,46%) e diabetes mellitus (20,64%). Assim, o município com maior taxa de letalidade é Santa Rita, onde o público masculino possui maior prevalência no que diz respeito aos casos graves e óbitos pela doença. Além disso, a principal comorbidade relacionada às complicações da Covid-19 é a hipertensão.
INVENTÁRIO DA ICTIOFAUNA DA BACIA DO RIBEIRÃO TAQUARUÇU (BACIA DO RIO TOCANTINS), PALMAS, TO
Authors: Diogenes da Silva Jardene , Faustino de Oliveira Everton , Alves Pereira Thiago Nilton , Chamon Carine
Published: September 2023

O ribeirão Taquaruçu é um afluente direto da margem direita do rio Tocantins, sua bacia possui uma área de 458,16 km² e é formada por duas sub bacias: ribeirão Taquaruçuzinho e ribeirão Taquaruçu Grande. Este trabalho teve como objetivo contribuir com o conhecimento da diversidade da ictiofauna da bacia do ribeirão Taquaruçu. Durante o estudo foram amostrados 26 pontos na micro bacia do ribeirão Taquaruçu no período de maio de 2016 a março de 2017. Para as coletas foram utilizadas redes de arrasto, e peneiras. Ao total foram coletados 3695 indivíduos, distribuídos em 46 espécies, 43 gêneros, 18 famílias e cinco ordens. A ordem mais representativa foi Characiformes (43,5%), seguida por Siluriformes (37%). Dentre as famílias reportadas, as com maior representatividade em número de espécies foram Characidae e Loricariidae, ambas com 17,4%. Quanto à abundância, a maioria absoluta pertence à família Characidae (74,4%), sendo que 58% da abundância pertence à espécie Knodus rufford. Ademais, foram reportadas ao menos quatro espécies novas: Ancistrus sp., Bryconops sp. 1, Bryconops sp. 2 e Imparfinis sp., demonstrando que o conhecimento sobre a ictiofauna da bacia do médio rio Tocantins ainda é subestimado.
SYMPTOMS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH CANCER IN PRE-CHEMOTHERAPY
Authors: De Fátima Dias Wasconcelos Luihara , Andrade Silva Vanessa , Paixão de Goís Barbara , Dias Pereira Araida
Published: September 2023

Cancer is a global public health problem, and chemotherapy treatment can cause side effects and physical symptoms that may compromise nutritional status and quality of life. The study objective was to identify the physical symptoms and quality of life of individuals with neoplasms before they started antineoplastic treatment. It is a cross-sectional study carried out with non-probabilistic sampling for convenience. Patients with neoplasms were recruited from the Chemotherapy Outpatient Clinic of the General Public Hospital of Palmas – TO in the day of their first appointment. A total of 38 patients met the inclusion criteria. A Socioeconomic Questionnaire, the Whoquol-Bref Questionnaire (1993)   and the PG-SGA filled in by the patient were used for data collection. The most frequent physical symptoms presented before starting treatment were pain (55.3%) and fatigue (31.6%). In the results of the WHOQOL-bref referring to the perspective of quality of life, there was greater impairment in the physical domain. According to the PG-SGA, 65.8% of the patients were as well-nourished and 31.6% with suspected malnutrition or moderate malnutrition. This study showed an outline of nutritional status and quality of life of these patients with cancer before starting chemotherapy. It also brought useful data to promote future health strategies and better nutritional support during treatment.
The relationship between patient knowledge and behavior of NSAID self-medication at Pharmacy X in Banjarmasin
Authors: Kurniawan Guntur , Pahlevi Muhammad Reza , Wati Helmina , Sujatmiko Wulan Ageng
Published: September 2023

Background: Self-medication is a way of providing treatment for oneself without a doctor's prescription or the unwanted effects of a drug. Knowledge about diseases and drugs is needed to determine the right behavior for self-medication. One of the drugs used by the public is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Objective: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the correlation between patient knowledge of using NSAIDs and patient behavior at Pharmacy X, located in Banjarmasin. Method: This research used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. This study included 40 patients who visited Pharmacy X in Banjarmasin for 1 month. The respondents were enrolled using the accidental sampling technique. The data was obtained with a questionnaire and analyzed with the Pearson Chi Square method. Results: The outcomes of this study indicated that the knowledge level of respondents on NSAIDs was classified as poor (40%). The behavior of subjects who use NSAIDs for self-medication was categorized as negative (62.5%). This study also showed an association between knowledge and habits of self-medication using NSAIDs at pharmacy X in Banjarmasin, with a significance value of 0.003 (p <0.05). Conclusion: There is a direct proportional relationship between knowledge and self-medication behavior when taking NSAIDs, with a significance value of 0.003 (p < 0.05).