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Opportunities to Manage Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Bollgard II® Cotton with Reduced Rates of Insecticides
Authors: Hardke Jarrod , Jackson Ryan , Leonard Rogers 
Published: June 2024

The occurrence of selected late-instar lepidopteran larvae, such as fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), on Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner (Bt) cotton, Gossypium hirsutum (L.), plants has become a common problem in recent years. In some instances, there is a need to manage these infestations with supplemental foliar insecticide applications. The objective of these studies was to evaluate the efficacy of selected insecticides (chlorantraniliprole, flubendiamide, lambda-cyhalothrin, novaluron, and spinetoram) against fall armyworm in transgenic Bt (Bollgard II®) and non-Bt (conventional) cotton. Bollgard IIplants were sprayed with reduced (one-half of full)) rates of insecticides and conventional cotton was sprayed with recommended (full) rates of the same products. Plant terminal leaves and bolls were removed from sprayed and non-sprayed (control) field plots, returned to the laboratory, and infested with a single third-instar fall armyworm. Larval mortality ranged from 30.0 to 95.0% and from 22.5 to 82.5% on insecticide-sprayed (reduced rates) Bollgard II and insecticide-sprayed (full rates) conventional terminal leaves, respectively, 3 d after infestation. Fall armyworm survivorship did not differ on insecticide-sprayed Bollgard II plant tissue compared to that for the same insecticide used on conventional plants. Reduced insecticide rates on Bollgard II cotton did not negatively affect efficacy of any insecticide used compared to full rates on conventional cotton. Insecticide-sprayed Bollgard II and insecticide-sprayed conventional bolls caused fall armyworm mortality ranging from 5.0 to 80.0% and from 17.5 to 80.0%, respectively, 3 d after infestation. These same insecticide treatments produced fall armyworm mortality on Bollgard II(55-100%) and conventional bolls (52.5-100%) at 7 d after infestation. Reduced rates of selected insecticides were efficacious against fall armyworms on Bollgard II cotton plant tissues and could reduce chemical control costs against field infestations of this pest.
Susceptibility of Different Developmental Stages of the Tobacco Cutworm, Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) to Entomopathogenic Nematode, Steinernema abbasi PN-1
Authors: P. Vireesha, , R. Pandey, , M Shashikala, , N. Mehra, 
Published: June 2024

The tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius is a widely distributed polyphagous pest that is causing economic damage to different crop plants. Many pesticides have been used extensively to control S. litura, but they are currently ineffective because of the development of pesticide resistance and their detrimental effects on the environment and human health. Although entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) have been employed as biological control agents against S. litura, little is known about the pathogenicity of these EPNs. Here we studied the virulence of Steinernema abbasi PN-1 against different stages of S. litura. The results reveled that all tested larval stages and pupae of S. litura were found susceptible to S. abbasi. There was a positive correlation between insect mortality and the nematode concentration. The S. abbasi caused 100 per cent larval mortality at 48-60 h of post treatment in all tested doses in laboratory. There was a positive correlation between insect mortality and the nematode concentration while the time to cause complete mortality was negatively correlated with the increase in larval days and nematode concentration. However, further field studies are required use S. abbasi as efficient biological control agents against S. litura.
Semaglutide for the management of diabesity: The real-world experience
Authors: Alkhalifah Mohammed , Afsar Hafsa , Shams Anindya , Blaibel Dania , Chandrabalan Vishnu , Pappachan Joseph M 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
Diabesity (diabetes as a consequence of obesity) has emerged as a huge healthcare challenge across the globe due to the obesity pandemic. Judicious use of antidiabetic medications including semaglutide is important for optimal management of diabesity as proven by multiple randomized controlled trials. However, more real-world data is needed to further improve the clinical practice.
AIM
To study the real-world benefits and side effects of using semaglutide to manage patients with diabesity.
METHODS
We evaluated the efficacy and safety of semaglutide use in managing patients with diabesity in a large academic hospital in the United States. Several parameters were analyzed including demographic information, the data on improvement of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), body weight reduction and insulin dose adjustments at 6 and 12 months, as well as at the latest follow up period. The data was obtained from the electronic patient records between January 2019 to May 2023.
RESULTS
106 patients (56 males) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), mean age 60.8 ± 11.2 years, mean durations of T2DM 12.4 ± 7.2 years and mean semaglutide treatment for 2.6 ± 1.1 years were included. Semaglutide treatment was associated with significant improvement in diabesity outcomes such as mean weight reductions from baseline 110.4 ± 24.6 kg to 99.9 ± 24.9 kg at 12 months and 96.8 ± 22.9 kg at latest follow up and HbA1c improvement from baseline of 82 ± 21 mmol/mol to 67 ± 20 at 12 months and 71 ± 23 mmol/mol at the latest follow up. An insulin dose reduction from mean baseline of 95 ± 74 units to 76.5 ± 56.2 units was also observed at the latest follow up. Side effects were mild and mainly gastrointestinal like bloating and nausea improving with prolonged use of semaglutide.
CONCLUSION
Semaglutide treatment is associated with significant improvement in diabesity outcomes such as reduction in body weight, HbA1c and insulin doses without major adverse effects. Reviews of largescale real-world data are expected to inform better clinical practice decision making to improve the care of patients with diabesity.
Role of lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio as a predictive marker for diabetic coronary artery disease: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Dabla Pradeep Kumar , Shrivastav Dharmsheel , Mehra Pratishtha , Mehta Vimal 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
The lymphocyte to monocyte ratio (LMR) is considered a marker of systemic inflammation in cardiovascular disease and acts as predictor of mortality in coronary artery disease.
AIM
To investigate the predictive role of LMR in diabetic coronary artery disease patients.
METHODS
This cross-sectional study was conducted at tertiary care super-specialty hospital at New Delhi, India. A total of 200 angiography-proven coronary artery disease (CAD) patients were enrolled and grouped into two categories: Group I [CAD patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels ≥ 6.5%], and Group II (CAD patients without T2DM and HbA1c levels < 6.5%). Serum lipoproteins, HbA1c, and complete blood count of enrolled patients were analyzed using fully automatic analyzers.
RESULTS
The logistic regression analysis showed an odds ratio of 1.48 (95%CI: 1.28-1.72, P < 0.05) for diabetic coronary artery disease patients (Group I) in unadjusted model. After adjusting for age, gender, diet, smoking, and hypertension history, the odds ratio increased to 1.49 (95%CI: 1.29-1.74, P < 0.01) in close association with LMR. Further adjustment for high cholesterol and triglycerides yielded the same odds ratio of 1.49 (95%CI: 1.27-1.75, P < 0.01). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed 74% sensitivity, 64% specificity, and 0.74 area under the curve (95%CI: 0.67-0.80, P < 0.001), suggesting moderate predictive accuracy for diabetic CAD patients.
CONCLUSION
LMR showed positive association with diabetic coronary artery disease, with moderate predictive accuracy. These findings have implications for improving CAD management in diabetics, necessitating further research and targeted interventions.
A ELABORAÇÃO E O USO DE HISTÓRIAS EM QUADRINHOS NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM DO ENSINO DE QUÍMICA
Authors: Maia Paulo José de Sousa , Silva Matheus Gomes da , Costa Alan Mendonça 
Published: June 2024

O modelo de ensino baseado na metodologia expositiva não tem se mostrado eficaz. Por esta razão, alternativas metodológicas têm sido propostas para favorecerem o ensino e a aprendizagem, tais como as que fazem uso de histórias em quadrinhos. Este estudo tem como foco o ensino das ciências naturais por meio da utilização de histórias em quadrinhos sobre conteúdos de Energia e Matéria. Um estudo de caso de natureza qualitativa foi realizado no Colégio de Aplicação de Macaé, RJ, Brasil, onde propôs-se atividades de ensino e aprendizagem realizadas em quatro aulas de 50 minutos, com 21 estudantes de duas turmas da 1ª série do Ensino Médio. Os estudantes participantes responderam a questionários pré e pós-intervenção sobre os conceitos científicos abordados nas atividades e a questão social. O pré-teste foi aplicado para entender a habilidade básica dos estudantes em leitura e o pós-teste para avaliar utilização do HQs como material didático. A análise dos dados coletados sugere que os métodos de ensino e aprendizagem empregados nesta pesquisa são uma forma viável de ensinar as ciências naturais de maneira contextualizada. A ferramenta didática escolhida obteve aprovação entre os estudantes, sendo, tendo em vista que 76,2% dos estudantes assimilaram tal abordagem como interessante e os outros 23,8% estudantes afirmam ter sido uma experiência legal.
Assessment of reef fish abundance and biomass in the Pujada Bay corridor of Davao Oriental for marine protected area management
Authors: Eballe Ariel 
Published: June 2024

The five marine protected areas (MPA) covered by this study are located in the barangays of Luban, Lanca and Lawigan in Mati City; Barangay San Ignacio in Manay; and Barangay Jovellar in Tarragona. Fish visual census was used to determine reef fish abundance and biomass inside the MPAs. The same assessment was also done in representative sites outside of the MPAs for comparison. Of the five sites, Barangay Luban MPA has the best reef fish assemblage, having moderate fish abundance and high fish biomass. On the other hand, Barangay Lanca has the lowest fish abundance and biomass among the sites. Target species have comprised most of the biomass inside the MPAs except in Barangay Lanca and San Ignacio, wherein non-target species contributed more to the biomass. It was also in these two areas that abundance and biomass outside the MPAs were higher than inside. It is hoped that effective management efforts of these MPAs will solve the present problem of low stocks and improve the assemblage, abundance, and biomass inside the MPAs including as well the outside marine reserves through spillover effect.
Aptitudes físicas y nutricionales de ocho tipos de patata
Authors: Cornejo Infante Andrés 
Published: June 2024

En este estudio experimental, se realizaron mediciones y evaluaciones de diferentes parámetros en ocho tipos de patatas. Se analizó el contenido de vitamina C utilizando el método del Indofenol, se determinó el contenido de materia seca mediante la determinación de cenizas, se midieron los calibres utilizando rangos de anillas para determinar su tamaño y se clasificaron entre medianas y grandes. Además, se evaluó visualmente el aspecto exterior y la coloración de la carne diferenciando en formas más redondas u ovaladas y colores blancos o amarillentos. También se realizó un análisis táctil para determinar si las muestras tenían una textura firme y consistente. Entre los resultados obtenidos, se encontró que la patata Monalisa presentó el mayor calibre de 67 mm, la patata Gallega fue la única que con un color de pulpa blanco y las patatas Gallega y Agria fueron las únicas que presentaron ojos grandes y profundos. La patata Valderredible destaco, ya que tuvo los valores más altos en cuanto a contenido de materia seca, vitamina C y presento una textura firme y consistente, lo que la convierte en una opción favorable en términos de calidad. Se concluyo que estos resultados permiten caracterizar las patatas por sus atributos y permiten diferenciar y valorar mejor para su uso de acuerdo con sus fuertes, tanto culinario como funcional.
Duración óptima del entrenamiento de altitud para la Selección Nacional de Aguas Abiertas del Ecuador
Authors: Enderica Salgado Juan Fernando , Aguilar Morocho Elva Katherine 
Published: June 2024

The objective of the present research was to determine the importance of the permanence of four weeks of training at altitude by the National Open Water Team of Ecuador. Several time tests were carried out in different specific distances: 100, 200 and 800 meters’ freestyle. In addition to these evaluations, lactic acid test was carried out, since it is the best indicator of physical effort, and can determine the dosage of load or intensity of work in athletes of high sports performance. For this research, 4 swimmers from the elite category were evaluated, with a training methodology where different types of training are developed to increase their capacities. The research design was exploratory-quantitative. The swimmers evaluated presented a significant improvement in the course of the weeks programmed in this study. It was concluded that the permanence of the 4 weeks of preparation at altitude contributed to the improvement of the completion times in the different distances, being the fourth week in which the swimmers improved all their records and the lactate tests.
El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar la importancia de la permanencia de cuatro semanas de entrenamiento en altitud por parte de la Selección Nacional de Aguas Abiertas del Ecuador. Se realizaron varias pruebas de tiempos en diferentes distancias específicas: 100, 200 y 800 metros estilo libre. Además de estas valoraciones se realizó la prueba de ácido láctico, ya que es el mejor indicador del esfuerzo físico, y permite determinar la dosificación de carga o intensidad de trabajo en atletas de alto rendimiento deportivo. Para esta investigación fueron evaluados 4 nadadores de élite, con una metodología de entrenamiento donde se desarrollan los diferentes tipos de entrenamiento para aumentar sus capacidades. El diseño de la investigación fue de tipo exploratoria-cuantitativa. Los nadadores de la muestra presentaron una mejora significativa en el trascurso de las semanas programadas en esta investigación. Se concluyó que la permanencia de las 4 semanas de preparación en altitud contribuyó a la mejora de los tiempos de realización en las diferentes distancias, siendo la cuarta semana en la que los nadadores mejoraron en todos sus registros y en las pruebas de lactato.
Diseño y validación de un instrumento para evaluar las habilidades motrices básicas en los niños con síndrome de Down
Authors: Cazar Morales Carmen Sobeida , Aguilar Morocho Elva Katherine 
Published: June 2024

The objective of this article is to design an instrument for evaluating the basic motor skills of children with Down Syndrome (DS). In order to develop this measurement tool, we began by knowing the pathological characteristics of this population, in order to accurately, concisely and realistically address each of the indicators to be evaluated. In addition, it was taken into account that each test had bright colors because it is a stimulus in the teaching and learning of students with DS. This evaluation instrument has 6 tests, which include walking, jumping, rolling, crawling, throwing, and catching tests. This article describes each of the tests with their respective measurement indicators. Once this tool was designed, 5 children with DS and other 5 without this pathology, but of the same age, were evaluated to make a correlation of the results, and it was concluded that this instrument is suitable for evaluating basic motor skills in children with DS.
El objetivo del presente artículo es diseñar un instrumento de evaluación de las habilidades motrices básicas de los niños con Síndrome de Down (SD). Para poder construir esta herramienta de medición se comenzó conociendo las características patológicas de esta población, para así direccionar de manera precisa, concisa y real cada uno de los indicadores a evaluar. Además, se tomó en cuenta que cada test tuviese colores llamativos debido a que es un estímulo en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de los alumnos con SD. Este instrumento de evaluación cuenta con 6 pruebas, que abarcan pruebas de caminar, saltar, rodar, reptar, lanzar y agarrar. En este artículo se describe cada una de las pruebas con sus respectivos indicadores de medición. Una vez diseñada esta herramienta, se evaluó con la misma a 5 niños con SD y a otros 5 sin esta patología, pero de la misma edad, para realizar una correlación de los resultados, y se concluyó que esta herramienta es adecuada para evaluar las habilidades motrices básicas en los niños con SD.
Ejercicios lúdicos para mejorar la coordinación en futbolistas en etapa formativa
Authors: Reimundo Gualotuña Brenda Paola , Aguilar Morocho Elva Katherine 
Published: June 2024

The objective of this research was to develop a ludic exercise plan that helps to improve coordination in football in formative stages, strengthen the teaching methodology at these ages and understand that the ludic part is essential in the development of all kinds of learning; in this case in football and its different techniques. For this study, a sample of 9 children was taken from the football sports school located in the city of Quito, Carcelén sector; eight boys and one girl, to whom the 3JS coordination test was applied, with which we evaluated their level of coordination through a pre-test. From this data we focus on the development of recreational exercises that allow us to improve their motor experience and, in this way, the correct development of techniques in football. Finally, a post test was carried out, with which we analyzed whether there are significant differences and the comparison between the pre and post test, which indicates that the recreational exercises were effective in improving coordination in the children.
El objetivo de esta investigación fue desarrollar un plan de ejercicios lúdicos que ayuden a mejorar la coordinación en el fútbol en etapas formativas, fortalecer la metodología de enseñanza en estas edades y comprender que la parte lúdica es fundamental en el desarrollo de todo tipo de aprendizaje; en este caso en el fútbol y sus diferentes técnicas. Para este estudio se tomo una muestra de 9 niños de la escuela socio deportiva de fútbol ubicada en la ciudad de Quito sector Carcelén; ocho niños y una niña, a quienes se les aplicó el test de coordinación 3JS, con el cuál evaluamos su nivel de coordinación mediante un pre test. A partir de estos datos nos centramos en el desarrollo de ejercicios lúdicos que nos permitan mejorar su experiencia motriz y, de esta manera, el correcto desarrollo de las técnicas en el fútbol. Finalmente se llevó a cabo un post test, con el cual analizamos si existen diferencias significativas y la comparación entre el pre y post test, que nos indica que los ejercicios lúdicos fueron efectivos para mejorar la coordinación en los niños.
Transferencia de Tecnología como Factor de Desarrollo de las Comunidades del Sureste de Veracruz (Caso Ixhuatán del sureste, Ver. México). Implementación de la Acuicultura
Authors: Lara Hernández Isabel , Jiménez Velázquez Gwendoline , Mateos Torres Hugo Salvador , García Guzmán Azucena , Morales Clemente Limberg 
Published: June 2024

Convertir a las instituciones de educación superior en un centro de transferencia de tecnología acuícola para los municipios de trópico húmedo del sureste de Veracruz, así como fortalecer las capacidades de autosuficiencia alimentaria de productores y reutilizar los nutrientes que se generan de esta para implementar módulos de hidroponía, es uno de los objetivos de este trabajo, para futuros proyectos productivos, en este escrito se logró conjuntar el trinomio. Estado (Sedesol, ver. )- Institución educativa (ITSCH)-Comunidad (productores). Se describe también cada uno de las funciones de manera simplificada de cada una de los participantes en este modelo. Se describe algunas variables de muestreo de agua que mejoran las condiciones del estanque para unos mejor crecimientos ayudado por la trasferencia de tecnología. A si mismo cabe señalar que los vínculos entre las redes de ciencia y tecnología se producen por medio de conferencias, asesorías, estadías y estudiantes que se dedican a la investigación.
imagem paterna sob um olhar derridiano
Authors: Arruda de Souza Rosana 
Published: June 2024

Este artigo tem como objeto de análise os seguintes textos: A terceira margem do rio, de Guimarães Rosa (1962); Ressentimento, de AUTOR (2018); e Retrato, de Joe Sales (2019). O objetivo é tecer um contraponto a respeito da imagem paterna presente nesses textos, apontando semelhanças e diferenças de um texto a outro, quanto a relação pai e filho; o jogo de identificação e repulsa presente em tal relação; e o porquê daquela imagem perdurar num contexto em que os sentimentos se fazem tão fugazes.
Literatura hispano-americana no Enem
Authors: Alves Cristiane de Mesquita 
Published: June 2024

O ensino do Espanhol na Escola, apesar do cenário político-educacional desfavorável, ainda instiga estudantes e profissionais da área a buscarem novas práticas metodológicas capazes de deixar o ensino deste idioma mais eficaz e prazeroso. E, dentre estas, pode-se citar o exercício do letramento literário para facilitar a leitura em Espanhol, bem como seu aprendizado, muito além das atividades de vocabulário e gramática. Diante disso, é que se articula o objetivo deste artigo: analisar o ensino do Espanhol, a partir do viés do letramento literário, presente no recorte das questões desta disciplina, apresentado como resultados nas provas do ENEM (2009 a 2019), sobre a análise das particularidades literárias do texto em prosa e em versos (poemas e canções), que contribuem para a formação do leitor nesta língua, e consequentemente, direcionam para melhores acertos na prova do certame, além de ampliar o conhecimento do aluno acerca da Cultura, História e Literatura hispano-americana.Palavras- chave: Espanhol; Letramento Literário; Enem.
Global need of Assistive Product and Assistive Technology for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Review
Authors: Kaur Gagandeep 
Published: June 2024

The concept of Assistive Technology (AT) has become increasingly widespread in education. Assistive technology play an instrumental role in setting the global roadmap for improving access to assistive technology for everyone, everywhere. We present a framework for understanding the complex interaction between intellectual disability, health and wellbeing, and assistive technology. The main objective of this paper focuses on conducting a systematic review of studies regarding the impact of global need of assistive product and assistive technology for individuals with intellectual disabilities. AT is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance functioning, independence, and autonomy and ultimately promote well-being for people living with disabilities. With the digitalisation of societies, the everyday lives and occupations of individuals are changing, becoming more reliant on digital solutions. The development of digital assistive technology (DAT) also offers opportunities for people with disabilities to access, interact, and pilot the digital world. In order to achieve the above, a review of relevant empirical studies published WHO & UNICEF- Global Report on Assistive Technology, WHO- Assistive Product list, WHO- Priority Assistive Product and Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) in India - A Statistical Profile : 2021, NATIONAL LIST OF ESSENTIAL ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS (NLEAP), 2023 was carried out. Findings of this study include that the use of Assistive Technologies is successful in increasing the inclusion and accessibility of students with disabilities, although barriers such as teacher education, lack of information or accessibility are found.