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Long-range transport of air pollutants increases the concentration of hazardous components of PM2.5 in northern South America
Authors: Velásquez-García Maria P. , Hernández K. Santiago , Vergara-Correa James A. , Pope Richard J. , Gómez-Marín Miriam , Rendón Angela M. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Long-range transport (LRT) of air pollutants from a range of sources can substantially enhance background pollution levels, especially in urbanized regions, which can exacerbate high-pollution episodes. In the Aburrá Valley (AV), Colombia, and other cities in northern South America, biomass burning (BB), dust, and volcanic degassing have been identified as sources of long-range aerosol transport. However, the impact of these sources on air quality and the characterization of these sources have yet to be thoroughly studied. This work investigates the influence of these sources on the chemical composition of PM2.5 during annual and intra-annual high-load aerosol events in the AV. We identified, tracked, and meteorologically characterized LRT events and evaluated their influence on PM2.5 concentration and chemical composition. We found that the LRT of aerosols from BB, dust, and volcanic degassing influenced approximately 13 %, 8 %, and 13 % of days in the year, respectively. We applied the positive-matrix-factorization (PMF) statistical model to quantify PM2.5 concentrations and chemical compositions for the different LRT event types (e.g., BB). For BB events, we identified large contributions from organic carbon (OC1 and OC2), F−, and secondary aerosol tracers (SO42- and NO3-). For dust LRT events, crustal mineral components, along with Ti and Ca, were the primary contributors to aerosol composition, while SO42-, Na, Al, and Ca were the primary contributors during volcanic events. The concentrations of some ions and toxic heavy metals (Cr, Mn, Cd, and Ni) were also elevated during BB and volcanic-degassing events. BB contributed the most to PM2.5 levels during the LRT events (∼11 µg m−3), while contributions from aerosols arising from dust and volcanic events were also substantial (<7 µg m−3). Our study identifies the Orinoco and the Middle Magdalena Valley as sizable sources of BB aerosols and Nevado del Ruiz as a source of volcanic aerosols. Additionally, we found that African dust reached the Andean region via the Caribbean route. As a result, we identify the need for future chemical-transport modeling studies in the region and new support strategies to manage internal and external pollution sources that degrade air quality in the AV and the surrounding region.
Vascular Anomalies Review of the Head and Neck for Physicians in Training
Authors: Allred Caleb M. , Zenner Kaitlyn B. , Bonilla-Velez Juliana 
Published: October 2024

A basic understanding of vascular anomalies will aid physicians-in-training as they seek to properly diagnose and determine interventions for these patient presentations. The aim of this review is to create a resource for physicians in training that encompasses the most important clinical aspects of vascular anomalies. Vascular anomalies of the head and neck are divided into two categories: vascular tumors and vascular malformations. This review will first describe vascular tumors followed by vascular malformations. This review discusses major pathology found in both categories of vascular anomaly. Vascular anomalies are frequently found in pediatric populations and can persist into adulthood, making it important for trainees to identify them on physical exam. This developing field seeks to improve form, function, and quality of life for patients with vascular anomalies and often requires a multidisciplinary approach (i.e., otolaryngology, dermatology, genetics, plastic surgery, interventional radiology). Various medical and surgical treatment options are available. A basic knowledge of these anomalies will allow for accurate, early diagnosis and appropriate intervention which can ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Search Strategy and Selection Criteria: The MEDLINE/PubMed database was searched for primary research and reviews discussing various vascular anomalies which include infantile hemangioma, congenital hemangioma, pyogenic granuloma, tufted angioma, kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, capillary malformations, lymphatic malformations, venous malformations, and arteriovenous malformations. This search was conducted from 7/5/2023 to 3/21/2024.
Quality Control of Triphala Churna
Authors: Parihar Arun Kumar Singh , Sahu Umakant , Karbhal Kamleshwar Singh , Inchulkar Shrikant Rambhau , Chauhan Nagendra Singh , Kulshreshtha Mayank Krishna 
Published: October 2024

Article
Quality Control of Triphala Churna

Arun Kumar Singh Parihar 1, Umakant Sahu 1, Kamleshwar Singh Karbhal 1, Shrikant Rambhau Inchulkar 1, Nagendra Singh Chauhan 1,*, and Mayank Krishna Kulshreshtha 2

1 Drugs Testing Laboratory AvamAnusandhan Kendra, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492010, India
2 Government Ayurved College, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495001, India
* Correspondence: chauhan.nagendra@gmail.com; Tel. +919406558176

Received: 22 April 2024; Revised: 3 July 2024; Accepted: 15 July 2024; Published: 23 July 2024

Abstract: Objectives: Triphala Churna (TC) is a tridoshashamak Ayurvedic rasayana used for treating various diseases such as skin diseases, diabetes, and as a mild laxative. Methods: In this study, TC was prepared and quality standardized standardized using various parameters such as macroscopical evaluation, physical properties, physicochemical properties, and phytochemical analysis (HPTLC fingerprinting and quantification) methods to assess its quality and purity. Results: The qualitative and quantitative phytochemical assays via HPTLC revealed concentrations of Gallic acid as 3.62 ± 0.05%, 3.67 ± 0.04%, 1.52 ± 0.03%, and 2.96 ± 0.02% for Amlaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritiki (Terminalia chebula), Vibhitki (Terminalia bellerica), and TC, respectively. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into establishing robust quality control measures and developing reliable assays for both Triphala Churna (TC) and its individual components.
Roots, Rootlessness, and Uprooting: Personal, Ethnographic, and Folkloric Reflections on a Theme
Authors: White Marilyn M. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis address examines the theme, “Roots, Rootlessness, and Uprooting,” of the 2023 American Folklore Society (AFS) Annual Meeting. I explore parts of my own journey as a folklorist by considering my professional origin story; ethnographic fieldwork experiences with my own family, the Buraku of Japan, and the people of Little Cayman; membership in various folklore communities, including the Association of African and African American Folklorists; and some of the history of American Folklore Society.
Re-fitting the Misfit
Authors: Ebenezersdóttir Eva Þórdís 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Using an interdisciplinary approach combining folkloristics and disability studies, I argue that a specific category of nineteenth-century Icelandic ghost stories reflects a sociocultural process of re-defining human individuals with intellectual disabilities as supernatural beings. The legends depicting this process of re-fitting are revealed as narratives offering culture-specific guiding principles for understanding and engaging with people with intellectual disabilities. As ghosts, disruptive and challenging human misfits could be accepted as “normal” supernatural beings.
Теоретичні аспекти модернізації місцевого самоврядування в умовах європейської інтеграції
Authors: Лахижа М. І. , Качан Я. В. 
Published: October 2024

Модернізація публічної адміністрації за європейськими стандартами є обов’язковою умовою інтеграції України до Європейського Союзу. Актуальним завданням є з’ясування теоретичних аспектів цього процесу. Метою даного дослідження є узагальнення сучасних теоретичних підходів до проблеми модернізації місцевого самоврядування з урахуванням завдань європеїзації. Окремі положення статті апробовані авторами під час доповідей на міжнародних науково-практичних конференціях, присвячених питанням реформування місцевого самоврядування. Компаративний аналіз дозволив розглядати формування та модернізацію місцевого самоврядування як складову посткомуністичної трансформації на прикладі кількох посткомуністичних країн. Наукова новизна дослідження полягає у виділенні, систематизації та узагальненні теоретичних аспектів процесу реформ в посткомуністичних країнах, що дозволяє краще зрозуміти загальні риси та особливості модернізації публічної адміністрації загалом та територіального самоврядування, зокрема. Простежено специфіку процесу демократизації та її взаємозв’язок і взаємовплив з модернізацією територіального самоврядування. Наголошено на важливості кадрового забезпечення публічного управління та необхідності посилення уваги до етики публічної служби. Стаття має теоретичне та практичне значення – узагальнення процесів модернізації місцевого самоврядування та виявлення їх особливостей може бути використано в Україні в процесі досягнення європейських стандартів публічного управління.
ICT feasibility study to empower ethnic craftswomen to transit to intangible heritage under digital technology disruption and SDG’s: "Leave no one behind"
Authors: Intraratat Kamolrat , Lomchavakarn Piyachat , Ng Khar Thoe , Ng Miew Luan , Intaratat Duangkamol 
Published: October 2024

This study is qualitative research employing e-interviews, focus group discussions, and observations among the selected 15 key informants of craftswomen from three main ethnic tribes in Chiangmai province, North of Thailand named Karen, Akha, and Hmong together with the relevant stakeholders. Objectives are to study: 1) the socio-economic contexts of the three main ethnic craftswomen; 2) challenges and needs in terms of ICT and entrepreneurship skills; and 3) ICT and entrepreneurship skills needed to support the ethnic craftswomen to transit their intangible heritage. Findings found 1) similar demographic and socio-economic contexts among most of the three main ethnic craftswomen groups in their marginalized with least of formal education, less opportunities than male, but having a very important role to transit most of their tribal heritages both tangible and intangible heritages; 2) least of ICT knowledge and skills because of their misperceptions about ICT i.e. ICT is difficult, ICT is only designed for males and for the educated ones, and ICT is expensive. They need more ICT’s knowledge and skills to manage their own e- shops especially in e-banking, e-financial management, and e- orders respectively; 3) ICT needs found three main issues respectively : (1) ICT for documenting all crafts heritages; (2) ICT to transmit all the heritages through the new generations; and (3) more functional ICT for their better life and better entrepreneurship i.e. e-marketing, e-PR aims to be more visible and more functional in a better living, inclusion, and heritages’ pride.
Towards a Polarised Electorate? How Polarisation Affects Turnout Decisions in the Belgian Context of Compulsory Voting
Authors: Eck Bjarn , Michel Elie 
Published: October 2024

Towards a Polarised Electorate? How Polarisation Affects Turnout Decisions in the Belgian Context of Compulsory Voting
Both ideological polarisation and affective polarisation tend to increase turnout, but we know little about whether these mobilising effects also hold among an electorate characterised by a history of compulsory voting. In fact, theory suggests that the effects of polarisation might be suppressed in this context, for example, because compulsory voting stimulates a civic duty to vote among the electorate. To address this question, the authors focus on turnout decisions in the context of compulsory voting in Belgium, exploiting a question about hypothetical willingness to vote in future voluntary elections. The authors find that affective polarisation increases the likelihood to mobilise voters in the case where compulsory voting is replaced by voluntary voting. The effect of ideological polarisation on such decision is more contrasted. The authors discuss the implications of these findings, which are increasingly relevant considering the recent decision of the Flemish government to abolish compulsory voting at the local level.
De herziene Richtlijn Luchtkwaliteit en de Omgevingswet: geen vuiltje aan de lucht?
Authors: Kegge Rogier 
Published: October 2024

De herziene Richtlijn Luchtkwaliteit en de Omgevingswet: geen vuiltje aan de lucht?
De auteur gaat in zijn artikel in op zijn verwachting dat na twintig jaar luchtkwaliteit waarschijnlijk opnieuw hoog op de agenda zal prijken. Daarbij komt de vraag aan de orde of en in hoeverre de vereenvoudigde regeling voor luchtkwaliteit in de Omgevingswet en het Besluit kwaliteit leefomgeving verenigbaar zijn met de voorgestelde herziene Richtlijn Luchtkwaliteit.
Impacto do diagnóstico tardio e sua relação com disfunções posturais, sensoriais, tempo de tratamento fisioterapêutico e nível de suporte em pacientes autistas.
Authors: Souza Carla Barbosa de , Moreno Gustavo Henrique Marques 
Published: October 2024

O presente estudo averiguou o impacto do diagnóstico motor tardio e sua relação com as disfunções posturais, sensoriais, tempo de tratamento fisioterapêutico e nível de suporte em pacientes autistas na clínica escola do centro universitário Uningá Maringá PR. Pois devido o aumento recorrente de casos de crianças com TEA, é de grande relevância que o diagnóstico motor seja o mais precoce possível nesta condição, buscando intervir em possíveis alterações musculoesqueléticas, as quais podem influenciar no decorrer da vida do mesmo levando a alterações posturais significativas. O objetivo foi realizar uma avaliação física e postural, a qual avaliou crianças utilizando a ficha de avaliação observacional, o Instrumento de Avaliação Postural (IAP), em forma de inspeção sendo analisado em perfil lateral, posterior e anterior, buscando possíveis alterações posturais. Sendo assim, analisados os prontuários dos indivíduos de 5 a 16 anos, e também aplicado o questionário anamnese, com o intuito de verificar dados sobre o diagnóstico dos mesmos, e então concluir a existência da interferência do diagnóstico motor tardio em possíveis alterações posturais apresentadas.
A importância do mundo imaginário para as crianças pela ótica da psicologia
Authors: Rocha Laiane Oliveira da , Vieira Izabele da Silva 
Published: October 2024

O desenvolvimento infantil abrange diversas características atreladas à maturação física, neurológica e habilidades associadas à esfera comportamental, cognitiva e socioafetiva das crianças, incluindo o desenvolvimento de habilidades cada vez mais elaboradas. Através da imaginação, as crianças podem criar realidades, podendo se desconectar do cenário em que estão inseridos, vivendo onde e como desejarem, pois não existem limites preestabelecidos. O presente estudo pretende investigar a importância do mundo imaginário para o desenvolvimento infantil, com foco na primeira infância. Por meio de uma revisão narrativa da literatura, busca-se compreender os mecanismos pelos quais o mundo imaginário influencia o desenvolvimento cognitivo, socioemocional e linguístico das crianças. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que a elaboção de amigos imaginários é um acontecimento comum e saudável, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento da imaginação, da criatividade e da capacidade de lidar com as emoções. Além disso, o estudo destaca a importância do papel do adulto como mediador nesse processo, estimulando a imaginação infantil e proporcionando um ambiente seguro para a exploração do mundo imaginário.
PERFIL SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO DOS CASOS CONFIRMADOS DE TUBERCULOSE POR TRM-TB NO LACEN-AM
Authors: Freitas Lilian Eduarda de Oliveira , Rios Ariane de Souza , Rezende Gabriel de Oliveira 
Published: October 2024

A tuberculose (TB) é uma doença que se configura como um problema de saúde pública mundial e o Brasil é atualmente citado no ranking de países com as maiores taxas incidências da doença. Como agravante, a região norte dispara em número de casos novos. Entender e traçar os perfis epidemiológicos se faz necessário para ampliação de medidas com enfoque nos grupos populacionais mais vulneráveis. Objetivo: Traçar o perfil sociodemográfico dos casos confirmados de tuberculose no Lacen-AM analisados por Teste Rápido Molecular para tuberculose (TRM-TB) no primeiro semestre de 2023. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, de corte transversal. A população de estudo é composta por casos detectados e detectados traços de tuberculose analisados por TRM-TB no Lacen-AM. Os dados foram extraídos a partir do relatório geral epidemiológico baixado do Gerenciador de Ambiente Laboratorial(GAL), os mesmos foram tabulados em planilhas em microsoft excel®. As análises estatísticas foram realizadas no software Python (versão 3.10.12). Resultados: Foram incluídos 282 casos neste estudo, sendo 160 (56,8%) com resultado detectado e 122 (43,2%) detectado traços, houve predominância de casos do sexo masculino (56,3%). A média das idades foi de 36,8 anos, com a faixa etária mais frequente de 0 a 29 anos (43,6%), em relação a raça/cor 70,2% eram pardos. A maioria dos casos era de nacionalidade brasileira (98,5%), enquanto 1,4% era de nacionalidade venezuelana. Conclusão: Considerando os perfis sociodemográficos e laboratoriais traçados neste estudo se faz necessário fortalecer as medidas de prevenção da Tuberculose direcionadas para os grupos populacionais mais afetados pela doença, com abordagens específicas.
AI to create personalised health responses to air pollution
Authors: Chung Fan , Pain Christopher , Dilliway Claire 
Published: October 2024

AI to create personalised health responses to air pollution
Professor Fan Chung, Professor Christopher Pain and Claire Dilliway from Imperial College London, walk us through the exciting use of artificial intelligence to create personalised health responses to air pollution and invite you to get involved. 99% of the world’s population breathe indoor and outdoor air which fails to meet the WHO guideline limits for air pollution, taking approximately 7 million lives prematurely per year. (1) The impact of air quality on health is, therefore, a matter of concern for us all. Climate change brings yet more challenges, causing weather patterns to change, leading to more frequent extreme weather events that can increase air pollution, such as heatwaves, wildfires and drought. (2) National governments seek to address these problems, but this process will take time.
Building healthy sandy soils in agricultural landscapes
Authors: Abbott Lynette 
Published: October 2024

Building healthy sandy soils in agricultural landscapes
Lynette Abbott and Hira Shaukat from The University of Western Australia, provide insights into research on enhancing health in sandy soils. Sandy agricultural soils generally have lower productivity than soils with higher concentrations of finer clay and silt particles, but they are widespread and important worldwide for food and fibre production. For example, in the Mediterranean climatic region of Southwestern Australia, deep sandy soils are common and result from extremely long periods of weathering with little or no opportunity for re-mineralisation.
Medicinal Plants for Controlling of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Scavenging Chickens: A Systematic Review
Authors: Majola Nkanyiso , Mkwanazi Mbusiseni , Z. Ndlela Sithembile , Chimonyo Michael 
Published: October 2024

The review investigates medicinal plants published in peer-reviewed journals from 2000 to 2021. The objective of the review is to explore the use of IK to control gastrointestinal nematodes. Chickens contribute extensively to the livelihood of many communities by ensuring food security, women empowerment, and income provision. Scavenging chickens are, however, highly exposed to gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN). In total, 15 ethno-veterinary plant species belonging to 16 families were identified to control GIN. These included Agave sisalana, Aloe forex, Gunnera perpensa L., and Aloe marlothii. The value of these EVM lies in various chemical substances that possess properties such as alkaloids, saponins, and other phenolic compounds that fight diseases and parasites. Farmers collected plants from the bush, around the kraal, and along the homestead fence for easy access. Various administration methods and dosages were used. The use of plants to control nematodes in is attributed to the availability and ease of application. Medicinal plants, either as an alternative to anthelmintics or as a complement to conventional knowledge, need to be documented and promoted. It is necessary to evaluate the appropriate dosages of medicinal plants. Policies that govern the use and threats of medicinal plants need to be developed to conserve valuable remedies.
Implementation of social media platform for increasing brand awareness of Tista tourism village
Authors: Paramita Ratri , Zulfan Muhammad 
Published: October 2024

The aim of this research is (1) To find out how the management of the Tista tourism village promotes the brand of the village and (2) What the impact of the application of the social media platform on the awareness of the Tista village is. The Tista tourist village is an independent tourist village that started from the community, by the community, and for the community based on the spirit of mutual cooperation in building a village as well as shared commitment and the many potentials that exist in the area that we need to preserve and develop, therefore giving rise to an idea for form a tourism village. This tourism village aims to utilize existing human resources and natural resources so that the existence of Tista tourism village can be known and recognized by the wider community so that it can be attractive for tourists who just come to enjoy the rural atmosphere in our area. Data collection methods are observation, interview, documentation, and literature study. The analysis techniques used are descriptive and qualitative. The results of this study indicate that there are some social media platforms used for increasing brand awareness in the village and there is also improvement of the tourism activities arising from the social media. It can be recognized from the increasing number of viewers on the platform which at the meantime uses Facebook, Instagram, and Tik-Tok.
PENGARUH EKSTRAK BUAH BELIMBING WULUH (AVERRHOA BILIMBI L.) TERHADAP DAYA TETAS TELUR IKAN GURAMI
Authors: Sugiman Sugiman , Liliyanti Mita Ayu , Artiningrum Novita Tri , Nufus Chairun 
Published: October 2024

Carp is one of commodities freshwater many developed by the cultivator of the fish, as the demand for a high market, maintenance easy and princes relatively stable, think nice and nutrition content high. One alternative to address the problem is the use of extract fruit carambola wuluh. Of which it has infected a fungus saprolegnia sp. Marinated to extrac the fruit of the leatherback wuluh. The concentration of an extract to the leatherback wuluh that is used is identification ppm 4.000 to the density of the 50 egg. The research uses the experimental methods random design it is the complete (RAL) with 4 treatment and 3 preparation of test questions so that apol corporate secretary ronald naggol there were a total of 12 of the experiment. Treatment P1 (time of soaking 10 minutes), treatment P2 (time of soaking 15 minutes), treatment P3 (time of soaking 20 minutes), treatment P4 (in the absence of soaking / control).
The research results show that the addition of an extract the fruit of the leatherback wuluh to exert an influence real (P<0,05) against hatch power has risen and other eggs and concern only the survival of roasted gouramy fish with a long time of soaking an extract the fruit of the leatherback wuluh as longaudience with the value of hatch power has risen and other eggs as much as (96.67%). and the level of concern only the survival of (97.93%)