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Ludwig von Wolzogen and his Objections to Meditationes de prima philosophia
Authors: Gut Przemysław 
Published: October 2024

The article presents one of the lesser known treatise produced within the Polish Socinian movement, written by Johann Ludwig von Wolzogen (ca. 1599-1661), under the title Breves in Meditationes Metaphysicas Renati Cartesii annotationes [Brief Notes on the Metaphysical Meditations of Rene Descartes]. It appeared in print in 1657 in Amsterdam and was ten years later reprinted in the series Bibliotheca Fratrum Polonorum. In its entirety, the text is intended as a polemic against Descartes's views and written as a detailed commentary on the Meditationes de prima philosophia. Here I intend to demonstrate that Wolzogen's treatise deserves a close scrutiny. First of all, it considerably contributes to our knowledge on the 17th century disputes around the Meditations on First Philosophy. Second, it represents the first substantive and fairly extensive discussion of Descartes's philosophy to appear in the territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Third, it is a treatise issued from the milieu of the Polish Socinians (the Polish Brethren) that has been recognized by recent research as having exerted a non-negligible influence upon the development of the progressive European thought of the period, both in the domain of theology and philosophy.
AVALIAÇÃO DE MEDIDORES CASEIROS COMERCIALIZADOS COMO INSTRUMENTO PARA ESTUDO NA ÁREA DE ALIMENTAÇÃO E NUTRIÇÃO
Authors: Serafim Thainá Loureiro , Freitas Maria Cristina Jesus 
Published: October 2024

Considerando à grande variedade de marcas com diferentes materiais e formas de utensílios medidores, a carência de estudos, a importância e a confiabilidade de dados para estudos dietéticos, objetivou-se avaliar a capacidade de massa e volume de medidores caseiros. Tratou-se de um estudo experimental, realizado no laboratório de Técnica Dietética da UFRJ, onde foram adquiridos medidores caseiros comercializados no Rio de Janeiro, sendo 11 marcas de xícaras de chá (XCH) e 12 marcas de colher de sopa (CS), nos quais se realizou cinco aferições das capacidades gravimétricas e volumétricas. A massa foi determinada com a farinha de trigo e para o volume utilizou-se a água, densidade de 1,0 Kg/m3 a 4 ºC, como referência. Os dados foram submetidos à estatística descritiva, a ANOVA e o teste de Tukey. A capacidade média de massa para as XCH e CS foi de 106,8 g e 6,8 g, respectivamente. As XCH e CS apresentaram volumes médios de 213,1 mL e 15,4 mL, respectivamente, com inadequação de 20 a 40% para as XCH, enquanto das CS foram de 7,4 a 16%, notoriamente de menor variação para ambas as capacidades. Detectou-se a não conformidade das capacidades dos medidores caseiros comercializados, com a recomendação nacional proposta pela RDC 359 de dezembro de 2003. Conclui-se há necessidade de uma legislação específica para padronização dos medidores comercializados, e por consequência controle por parte de órgãos fiscalizadores na fabricação e comercialização dos mesmos, a fim de evitar a imprecisão nas práticas em alimentação e nutrição pela população e profissionais das áreas afins.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2019.37993
Justiça socioambiental para gestão integral de riscos de desastres
Authors: Lacerda Luiz , Machado de Freitas Carlos 
Published: October 2024

Desastres mostram-se cada vez mais cotidianos nos diferentes contextos sociais. Informes do Painel Intergovernamental pelo Clima (IPCC, 2021), anunciam a inexorável relação da ação humana sobre esse cenário ofertando prognósticos preocupantes para os próximos anos. Vozes de diferentes campos científicos e sociais, principalmente dos povos originários e tradicionais, clamam por uma mudança paradigmática que leve a reconhecer a Terra como organismo vivo interrelacionado com toda a humanidade. Por sua vez, o que percebemos do modus operandi vigente é o agravamento destes impactos climáticos e ao aumento dos bolsões de pobreza. Arguimos que os desastres são a manifestação última de um fenômeno complexo e latente, vinculado a consolidação das vulnerabilidades sobrepostas. Para os devidos fins, contextualizando o campo dos desastres, conceituamos determinada perspectiva de vulnerabilidade, aportando princípios da Justiça Socioambiental que podem auxiliar na Gestão Integral dos Risco. Estes princípios estão diametralmente relacionados com práticas e cosmopercepções dos povos originários.
Perspectivas de acadêmicas indígenas no enfrentamento do racismo na universidade
Authors: Ferreira de Souza Felipe Pereira Gilza , Roberto do Amaral Wagner 
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho é resultado das sínteses do mestrado de uma pesquisadora Kaingang em coautoria com um pesquisador não indígena. Reflete parte da narrativa da autora enquanto mulher, mãe e pesquisadora, pertencente ao povo Kaingang e do diálogo com mulheres e acadêmicas Ava-Guarani. Intenciona refletir acerca do racismo vivenciado cotidianamente pelas mulheres indígenas nas universidades ao se constituírem pesquisadoras, intelectuais, protagonistas, sujeitas e autoras dos conhecimentos por elas produzidos. Esta inserção inaugura um momento inédito na história dos povos indígenas no Brasil e contribui para novas estratégias de resistência e fortalecimento das lutas dessas mulheres, propiciando maior visibilidade e reconhecimento das trajetórias das estudantes indígenas, formadas por universidades públicas, num contexto recente de constituição de políticas de ações afirmativas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, realizada por meio de revisão bibliográfica, levantamento documental e pesquisa de campo pautada em diálogos com mulheres e acadêmicas indígenas da região oeste do Paraná, resultando na dissertação de mestrado da autora.

Palavras-chave: educação superior indígena; acadêmicas indígenas; mulheres indígenas; racismo.
Gut microbiota changes associated with frailty in older adults: A systematic review of observational studies
Authors: Wen Na-Na , Sun Li-Wei , Geng Qian , Zheng Guo-Hua 
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
Frailty is a complex aging-related syndrome characterized by a cumulative loss of physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to adverse clinical outcomes, including falls, disability, incapacity and death. While an increasing number of studies suggest that the gut microbiota may play a key role in the pathophysiology of frailty, direct evaluation of the association between gut microbiome alterations and frailty in older adults remains limited.
AIM
To gain insight into gut dysbiosis in frail older adults.
METHODS
Seven electronic databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, SinoMed, Wanfang, PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE) were searched for articles published before October 31, 2023 to identify observational studies that compared the microbiomes of older adults with and without frailty. The diversity and composition of the gut microbiota were the main outcomes used to analyze the associations of changes in the gut microbiota with frailty in older adults. The quality of the included studies was assessed via the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
RESULTS
Eleven observational studies with 912 older adults were included in this review. Consistent results revealed a significant difference in the gut microbiota composition between frail and non-frail older adults, with a significant decrease in α diversity and a significant increase in β diversity in frail older adults. The pooled results revealed that at the phylum level, four microbiota (Actinobacteria , Proteobacteria , Verrucomicrobia and Synergistetes ) were significantly enriched, and two microbiota (Firmicutes and Fusobacteria ) were significantly depleted in frail older adults. At the family level, the results consistently revealed that the abundances of 6 families, most of which belong to the Actinobacteria or Proteobacteria phylum, were greater in frail than in non-frail older adults. At the genus or species level, consistent results from more than two studies revealed that the abundances of the genera Prevotella , Faecalibacterium, and Roseburia were significantly lower in frail older adults; individual studies revealed that the abundances of some genera or species (e.g. , Megamonas , Blautia , and Megasphaera ) were significantly lower, whereas those of other genera or species (e.g. , Bifidobacterium , Oscillospira , Ruminococcus and Pyramidobacter ) were significantly greater in frail older adults.
CONCLUSION
This systematic review suggests that changes in the gut microbiota are associated with frailty in older adults, which is commonly reflected by a reduction in beneficial species and an increase in pathogenic species. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Low temperature exciton lifetime enhancement of MAPbBr3 studied by broadband terahertz spectroscopy
Authors: Song Haoran , Li Hong , Yang Xueying , Zhang Kai , Chen Luzhen , Wang Tianwu , Bai Yang , Fang Guangyou 
Published: October 2024

Over the past few years, lead halide perovskites have demonstrated
significant potential in the field of solar cells, light-emitting
diodes, and field-effect transistors. We investigated the transient
photoconductivity and temperature-induced phase transitions in MAPbBr3 thin films, using ultrabroadband
optical pump-terahertz probe spectroscopy with varying excitation
fluences and temperature conditions. As the temperature drops from 293
to 123 K, MAPbBr3 undergoes two phase transitions,
resulting in a significant extension of exciton lifetime in the
tetragonal phase near 150 K, where MAPbBr3 exhibits a longer exciton lifetime.
Our research contributes to a better understanding of the
temperature-induced phase transition mechanism of MAPbBr3, enhancing its potential applications
in optoelectronic devices.
Führen emotional programmierte Serviceroboter zu einem Mehrwert in Messegesprächen? Ergebnisse einer experimentellen Untersuchung unter Einsatz des sozialen Roboters Furhat
Authors: Piazza Alexander , Riedmüller Florian , Wild Judith 
Published: October 2024

ZusammenfassungNach der Corona-Pandemie haben Messeveranstaltungen als physische Interaktionsplattformen der Fachöffentlichkeit zu alter Stärke zurückgefunden. Die Digitalisierung erweitert die Angebote auf den Messen über Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Robotik und den Einsatz von künstlicher Intelligenz (KI). Bei der Programmierung von Messerobotern mit Unterstützung von KI stellt sich die Frage, wie emotional die Mensch-Roboter Interaktion gestaltet werden sollen. Aus der Forschung zur Robotik im Pflegebereich ist z. B. bekannt, dass emotional programmierte Roboter einen Zusatznutzen für die Anwender bringen. Aber gilt das auch für ein Messegespräch, in dem die emotional-menschliche Komponente Vertrauensfördernd wirket soll? Dazu wurde die folgende Forschungsfrage untersucht: „Inwiefern beeinflussen Emotionen als Teil der nonverbalen Interaktion im Rahmen der Mensch-Roboter-Interaktion die Akzeptanz von sozialen Robotern bei Messegesprächen?“ Zur Beantwortung der Forschungsfrage wurde ein Laborexperiment durchgeführt. Es wurde eine emotional und eine sachlich programmierte Version des Furhat-Roboters konzipiert, mit denen Probanden im Rahmen eines Messegesprächs interagiert haben. Nach Auswertung der Ergebnisse konnten kaum signifikanten Unterschiede in der Akzeptanz zwischen der emotionalen und der sachlichen Roboterversion festgestellt werden. Mögliche Investition in emotionale Programmierungselemente von Robotern im Messeeinsatz sollten nach diesen Ergebnissen hinterfragt werden.
Visual rigid laryngoscopy versus video laryngoscopy for endotracheal intubation in elderly patients: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Weng Lijun , Yu Binmei , Ding Lan , Shi Menglu , Wang Tingjie , Li Zengqiang , Qiu Weihuang , Lin Xianzhong , Lin Bo , Gao Youguang 
Published: October 2024

Objective
To assess the efficacy and safety of visual rigid laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy and to provide clinical information for developing a more suitable intubation tool for elderly patients.

Methods
In 75 consecutive elderly patients undergoing elective surgery in a single institution, tracheal intubation was randomly performed by 2 experienced anaesthesiologists using visual rigid laryngoscopy (Group I, n = 38) or video laryngoscopy (Group II, n = 37). The primary outcome was intubation time. Secondary outcomes were the first-attempt success rate of tracheal intubation, haemodynamic responses at 1, 3, and 5 min after intubation and the incidence of postoperative airway complications, including immediate complications and postoperative complaints.

Results
The intubation times were 35.0 (30.0–41.5) s and 42.5 (38.0–51.3) s in Groups I and II, respectively (P < 0.001). The difference in direct complications between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05). In contrast, there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the follow-up of the main complaint 30 min and 24 h after tracheal extubation (P > 0.05). There was no difference in the intubation success rate between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). The haemodynamic responses at 1, 3, and 5 min after intubation were not significantly different (P > 0.05).

Conclusion
Compared with that of video laryngoscopy, the intubation time of visual rigid laryngoscopy in elderly patients was shorter. At the same time, visual rigid laryngoscopy reduced the incidence of immediate complications. However, during endotracheal intubation, there was no significant difference in haemodynamics between the two groups.

Clinical trial registration number
ChiCTR2100054174.
“We pray for the night to be shorter, so we can change our menstrual pads”: A qualitative exploration of menstrual hygiene challenges among internally displaced adolescent girls in Northern Ethiopia, 2023
Authors: Betsu Balem Demtsu , Medhanyie Araya Abrha , Gebrehiwet Tesfay Gebregzabher , Lewis Wall L. 
Published: October 2024

Background
Menstrual hygiene management is a critical aspect of adolescent health. However, access to adequate menstrual hygiene products and sanitation facilities is severely restricted during times of war. There is a dearth of information about the menstrual hygiene needs of adolescent girls during humanitarian crises. This study investigated the menstrual hygiene management needs of the internally displaced adolescent girls in the war-torn region of Tigray, Ethiopia.

Methods
A qualitative study was conducted in three centers for internally displaced people in Mekelle, Tigray Region. Four focus-group discussions and six in-depth interviews were conducted using the local language among 39 adolescent girls aged 13–19 years. The collected data were recorded, transcribed, translated, and analyzed using the ATLAS.ti-7.5.18 software through a qualitative thematic analysis approach.

Results
Six primary themes were identified: 1) shortage of menstrual pads; 2) poor accommodation of latrine facilities; 3) silence around menstruation; 4) exchange of menstrual pads for life-saving commodities, 5) lack of privacy; 6) menstruation is a “curse” for adolescent girls living in displaced people’s camps. The study highlights the significant challenges faced by internally displaced adolescent girls in managing their menstrual hygiene while living in camps for internally displaced people. Lack of access to adequate menstrual hygiene management supplies often leads them to use rags or worn-out clothing instead of menstrual pads.

Conclusion
Access to adequate menstrual hygiene products and sanitation facilities is severely limited among displaced adolescent girls in Tigray. The findings emphasize the urgent need to address menstrual hygiene issues during emergencies. Supplying essential items such as sanitary pads, soap, water, sanitation infrastructure, and improved information on menstrual hygiene management should be prioritized.
Comparison of the utility of SARC-F, SARC-CalF, and calf circumference as screening tools for sarcopenia in patients with osteoporosis
Authors: Ishihara Yuki , Kusakabe Toru , Yasoda Akihiro , Kitamura Takuya , Nanba Kazutaka , Tsuiki Mika , Satoh-Asahara Noriko , Tagami Tetsuya 
Published: October 2024

Aim
Patients with osteoporosis who also have sarcopenia are at a high risk for falls and fractures. Early detection of sarcopenia is crucial for these patients. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of SARC-F, SARC-CalF, and calf circumference (CC) as screening tools for sarcopenia in patients with osteoporosis.

Methods
This cross-sectional study was retrospectively conducted on patients who attended the outpatient clinic for Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia at Kyoto Medical Center. Sarcopenia was determined based on low skeletal muscle mass and weak handgrip strength. Sensitivity and specificity analyses were conducted on SARC-F, SARC-CalF, and CC. The diagnostic utility of these three tools was compared using the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves and the area under the ROC curves (AUC).

Results
A total of 225 patients (men/women: 33/192) with a median age of 69.0 years (interquartile range: 61.0‒75.0) were enrolled. The prevalence of sarcopenia was found to be 11.6%. CC had the highest sensitivity (80.8%), while SARC-F had the highest specificity (93.0%) for detecting sarcopenia. ROC analysis revealed that all three tools had significant potential for sarcopenia diagnosis, with SARC-CalF having the highest AUC compared to SARC-F and CC (0.753 vs. 0.619 and 0.700). A multivariate logistic regression, incorporating other confounders as explanatory variables, revealed that SARC-CalF was independently related to sarcopenia (odds ratio: 14.80, 95% confidence interval: 3.83–57.30, p < 0.001).

Conclusion
In patients with osteoporosis, SARC-CalF is more effective in the early detection of sarcopenia than SARC-F and CC.
Molecular epidemiological characteristics, variant spectrum and genotype-phenotype correlation of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in China: A population-based multicenter study using newborn screening
Authors: Tan Minyi , Liu Xiulian , Zhang Yinhong , Yin Yifan , Chen Ting , Li Yulin , Feng Lulu , Zhu Bo , Xu Chunjing , Tang Chengfang , Sun Meng , Jia Liyun , Jin Weiwei , Fan Chunna , Huang Hui , Wang Xiaohua , Feng Jizhen , Zou Hui , Han Lianshu , Miao Jingkun , Zhu Baosheng , Huang Cidan , Huang Yonglan 
Published: October 2024

Background and aims
Newborn screening (NBS) for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency by biochemical tests is being used worldwide, however, the outcomes arising from combined genetic and biochemical tests have not been evaluated. This research aimed to evaluate the outcomes of application of combined genetic and biochemical NBS for G6PD deficiency and to investigate the molecular epidemiological characteristics, variant spectrum, and genotype-phenotype correlation of G6PD deficiency in China.

Methods
A population-based cohort of 29,601 newborns were prospectively recruited from eight NBS centers in China between February 21 and December 30, 2021. Biochemical and genetic NBS was conducted simultaneously.

Results
The overall prevalence of G6PD deficiency was 1.12% (1.86% for male, and 0.33% for female; 1.94% for South China and 0.08% for North China). Genetic NBS identified 10 male patients undetected by biochemical NBS. The overall positive predictive values (PPVs) of biochemical and genetic NBS were 79.95% and 47.57%, respectively. A total of 15 variants were identified, with the six most common variants being c.1388G > A, c.1376G > T, c.95A > G, c.871G > A, c.1024C > T and c.392G > T (94.2%). The activity of G6PD was correlated with the type and WHO classification of variants.

Conclusion
This study highlighted that combined screening could enhance the efficiency of current NBS for diagnosing G6PD deficiency. The prevalence, variant spectrum and allele frequency of G6PD deficiency vary across different regions. Our data provide valuable references for clinical practice and optimization of future screening strategies for G6PD deficiency.
Adherence to Mediterranean diet and female urinary incontinence: Evidence from the NHANES database
Authors: Xie Shiwang , Li Zuyi , Yao Qinyuan , Zhang Yupei , Ou Yuan 
Published: October 2024

Background
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition in female. Oxidative stress and inflammation levels play important roles in UI progression. Mediterranean diet (MD) as a healthy anti-inflammatory dietary pattern has been reported to be associated with several inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to assess the association between the adherence to Mediterranean diet (aMED) and female UI.

Methods
Data of study women aged ≥18 years old and diagnosed as stress UI and urgency UI were extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2018. Dietary intake information was obtained by 24-h dietary recall interview. Covariates included sociodemographic information, physical examination, and history of diseases and medication were extracted from the database. The weighted univariable and multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess the association between aMED and different types of UI, with odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analysis were further evaluated this association based on different age, body mass index (BMI), neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), depression and smoking.

Results
Totally, 13,291 women were included, of whom 5,921 (44.55%) had stress UI, 4276 (32.17%) had urgency UI and 2570 (19.34%) had mixed UI. After adjusted all covariates, high aMED score was associated with the lower odds of urgency (OR = 0.86, 95%CI: 0.75–0.98) and mixed UI (OR = 0.84, 95%CI: 0.70–0.99), especially in female, aged 45–60 years old, NLR ≥1.68 and had smoking history. No relationship was found between the aMED and stress UI (P >0.05).

Conclusion
Greater aMED was connected with the low odds of urgency UI and mixed UI among female. Adherence to an anti-inflammatory diet in daily life are a promising intervention to be further explored in female UI.
Associations between people experiencing homelessness (PEH) and neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Fu Pengfei , Mago Vijay , Schiff Rebecca , Krysowaty Bonnie 
Published: October 2024

Background
Homelessness represents a widespread social issue globally, yet the risk of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) associated with people experiencing homelessness (PEH) has not received sufficient attention. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the risk of NDDs among PEH and its variation across countries and regions through meta-analysis and systematic review.

Methods
Searching from databases such as PubMed and Web of Science, relevant research articles on PEH and NDDs were identified. After multiple screening, eight articles were selected for meta-analysis. Statistical methods and models were used to evaluate the association between PEH and NDDs, stratified by disease type and country.

Results
We found that PEH had a 51% higher risk of NDDs (OR = 1.51 (95% CI: 1.21, 1.89)) compared with those with stable housing. Specifically, PEH had a significantly higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis (OR = 4.64 (95% CI: 1.96, 10.98)). Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) (OR = 1.93 (95% CI: 1.34, 2.77)), dementia (OR = 1.69 (95% CI: 1.26, 2.27)), and cognitive impairment (OR = 1.07 (95% CI: 0.98, 1.16)) were all at higher risk. Furthermore, country and regional differences were observed, with countries such as Iran (OR = 4.64 (95% CI: 1.96, 10.98)), the Netherlands (OR = 2.14 (95% CI: 1.23, 3.73)), the United States (OR = 1.66 (95% CI: 1.25, 2.22)), and Canada (OR = 1.06 (95% CI: 1.01, 1.10)) showing a higher risk of NDDs among the PEH.

Conclusions
The study emphasizes the significant NDD risks among PEH, providing novel perspectives on this issue and shedding light on national disparities influenced by variations in healthcare systems and social environments. This will be beneficial for academia and government to prioritize the health of PEH with NDDs, aiming to mitigate disease incidence and economic burdens while preserving social stability and upholding basic human rights.