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Knowledge-Sharing Strategies for Poverty Eradication Among Rural Women
Authors: Bonuedie Baaba M. , Fombad Madeleine C. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The paper examines and suggests a strategy of knowledge-sharing for poverty eradication among rural women in Ghana. It adopted the interpretive paradigm and a qualitative research approach, with the primary data gathered from 111 rural participants in Tintang, Tongnoli, and Nagbali. Face-to-face interviews, focus-group discussions, and observations were employed for data collection. The paper develops a knowledge-sharing strategy for poverty eradication among rural women, emphasizing collaborative knowledge needs assessment and active participation in decision-making by both rural women and stakeholders. This strategy advocates for the adoption, refinement, and repackaging of indigenous knowledge at the local, national, and international levels to enhance rural women’s knowledge creation, sharing, and utilization in the fight against poverty. Research on knowledge management in Ghana has focused on knowledge-sharing practices in public and private organizations for competitive advantage; this paper focuses on knowledge sharing for sustainable development, with a specific focus on poverty, thus adding to the body of knowledge on knowledge management of poverty eradication.
AÇÕES TRANSDISCIPLINARES PARA PROMOÇÃO DE EDUCAÇÃO EM QUÍMICA
Authors: Joana Rolina Wohlmuth Alves dos Santos Aline , Brahm dos Santos Guilherme , Collares dos Santos Júlia 
Published: March 2024

Estratégias que contribuem para o entendimento da Química podem servir de apoio ao ensino escolar e para a divulgação da Química, como área multi e interdisciplinar, com base na transversalidade de conhecimentos contextualizados. O objetivo do trabalho foi evidenciar a importância de metodologias adequadas para a produção de materiais didáticos e para sua divulgação nas redes sociais, fazendo uso do perfil no Instagram, @projetotransfere. As ações foram planejadas e executadas no âmbito dos projetos que compõem o Programa Química em Ação, registrado na Universidade Federal de Pelotas. No total foram consideradas sessenta e quatro publicações no período de 16/11/2021 a 06/02/2023, sendo de três tipos: Química no Cotidiano, Curiosidade de Química e QuíDica. Três publicações foram analisadas sobre o tema Reações Químicas. Os posts de interesse nessa análise continham a imagem do rosto de algum integrante do grupo na capa. Foram identificadas afinidades e discrepâncias, com base em três pontos orientadores: tipo, conteúdo e intuito da publicação. As ações embasadas em metodologias adequadas oportunizaram a capacitação dos graduandos constituintes da equipe de trabalho e da comunidade em geral, principalmente aos jovens, por meio da oferta de conteúdos nas redes sociais com temas de Química e saberes científicos relacionados ao cotidiano, como estratégia de apoio à cultura e educação em Química. Por fim, foi destacado que a utilização de ferramentas digitais, como as redes sociais podem ser direcionadas a ações que promovam ensino e aprendizado, por meio de trabalhos sociais, como aqueles promovidos por equipes de projetos universitários.
PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA BIENAL DO JOGO E EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Noal Gai Daniele , Adriane Schaab Rute , Domenique Campos dos Santos Willian 
Published: March 2024

Este texto apresenta algumas potencialidades do brincar comunitário, popular e inclusivo da III Edição da Bienal do Jogo e Educação, Projeto de Extensão Universitária, vinculado à Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). A Bienal do Jogo e Educação fundamenta-se na Ludopedagogia, na Educação Popular e nas Pedagogias da Diferença. Na primeira edição (2018) a temática mobilizada foi a Multiplicidade dos Corpos (#multiplosecorpos) e na segunda edição (2020) a Escuta e o Amor (#escutamor). No ano de 2022 o tema gerador da Bienal utilizou-se da composição das palavras Mambembe e Itinerante (#mambembe+itinerante), justamente para marcar a importância do encontro presencial e inclusivo após a pandemia da Covid-19, um período de distanciamento social e cuidados sanitários. Ao longo do ano de 2022 a equipe executora e a coordenação do projeto promoveram encontros com os territórios das cidadesque possibilitam às pessoas jogarem de forma livre, experimental e lúdica: ruas, parques, praças, pátios, ginásios, escolas, pracinhas, teatros, espaços rurais, espaços naturais, jardins, etc. Realizou encontros preparatórios e lançamentos em diferentes espaços educativos da região de Porto Alegre, no Brasil, e, virtualmente, em diferentes mídias, escolas e universidades da região de Montevidéu, no Uruguai. No mês de setembro de 2022 aconteceu a culminância do projeto, três dias inteiros e diversos, de encontros com as singularidades do jogar, do brincar, com as pessoas, através das oficinas, dos ateliers, das conversações e outras atividades organizadas por diferentes projetos sociais, unidades acadêmicas, coletivos autônomos, comunidades, entre outres parceires. A Bienal do Jogo e Educação trabalha com a imprevisibilidade do jogo, visto que propõe o brincar com materiais estruturados e não estruturados, com rodas, com danças, com a multiplicidade dos corpos, com perspectivas inclusivas. Torna-se relevante destacar que as participações foram marcadas por docentes, estudantes de diferentes níveis de formação e pessoas de diversas áreas de atuação. Docentes universitários parceiros da Bienal relataram a importância deste Festival do Brincar, que envolve territórios, culturas, artes, filosofias, outros modos de existir na contemporaneidade, sendo um encontro que não esquece do rigor do brincar (vivíssimo, experienciado e fundamentado).
UM PODCAST ANTIRRACISTA E GAÚCHO PRODUZIDO POR UMA MULHER NEGRA
Authors: Silva de Deus Valesca 
Published: March 2024

Projetos universitários frequentemente são executados somente no círculo acadêmico com prazo de validade estabelecido. Contudo, um podcast chamado “A Cor da Voz”1 tem ganhado predomínio e relevância no diálogo entre cultura, literatura e Comunicação, ultrapassando a linha tênue entre universidade e sociedade. Produzido por uma mulher negra, Tainã Rosa, a entrevista tem como objetivo geral conhecer de que forma acontece a construção do discurso antirracista, através de uma mídia sonora que cresce constantemente entre pesquisadores científicos, o podcast. A entrevista discorre de uma breve revisão bibliográfica significando os termos e expõe a iniciativa como forma de inspiração para reflexão e consumo da abordagem proposta.
Studi Awal Fabrikasi Sel Surya Murah Menggunakan TiO2 Sebagai Material Penyerap Foton dengan Deposisi Ion-Ion NaCl
Authors: Rahman Dui Yanto , Sulistyowati Rita , Munir Rahmawati , Margareta Desyana Olenka , Utami Fisca Dian 
Published: March 2024

Deposisi partikel tembaga sebagai jembatan elektron bagi sel surya berbasis TiO2 masih meninggalkan permasalahan berupa tidak sederhana dan efektifnya metode yang digunakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengganti deposisi partikel tembaga yang menggunakan metode elektroplating dengan deposisi ion NaCl. Sel surya berbasis TiO2 telah difabrikasi dengan deposisi ion NaCl di antara partikel TiO2. Ion dideposisikan dengan mendispersikan NaCl dalam air sebelum dimasukkan serbuk TiO2. Larutan tersebut kemudian dideposisikan di atas substrat Fluorine Tin Oxide (FTO) menggunakan metode tetesan (droplet) disertai pemanasan dengan suhu 200oC selama satu jam. Kandungan NaCl divariasikan dari 1-9 % relatif terhadap TiO2. Keberadaan ion di antara partikel penyerap foton dapat meningkatkan efisiensi sel surya dari 0.04% untuk kandungan NaCl sebesar 1% sampai mencapai titik optimum 0.73% untuk kandungan NaCl sebesar 7%. Kandungan NaCl di atas 7 % menyebabkan efisiensi sel surya kembali turun.
Hubungan Tradisi dan Perilaku Budaya di Area Wisata Gua Kreo Semarang
Authors: Rochayani Rochayani , Brata Nugroho Trisnu 
Published: March 2024

Globalisasi berpengaruh cukup signifikan diberbagai aspek kehidupan, termasuk pada perilaku budaya masyarakat di area wisata. Ia merupakan bagian dari kebiasaan turun-temurun yang dapat digambarkan melalui ritual. Hal ini erat kaitannya dengan sistem kepercayaan masyarakat Dusun Talun Kacang. Perubahan perilaku budaya ditandai dengan adanya berbagai aktivitas seperti kirab, tari tradisional, dan pagelaran seni. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perilaku budaya di area wisata Gua Kreo dan kaitannya dengan sistem kepercayaan masyarakat Dusun Talun Kacang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Peneliti menggunakan Teori Strukturalisme Levi-Strauss untuk menganalisis dan menggambarkan hubungan antara tokoh dan peristiwa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat beberapa perilaku budaya yang ada di area wisata Gua Kreo yaitu nyadran gua, kirab budaya sesaji rewanda, tari wanara parisuka, dan pagelaran mahakarya legenda Gua Kreo yang terdiri atas beberapa episode meliputi penyelenggara dan penonton ritual. Perilaku budaya berkaitan erat dengan sistem kepercayaan masyarakat Dusun Talun Kacang yang masih percaya dengan nilai Islam kejawen. Kesimpulannya, terdapat empat perilaku budaya di area wisata Gua Kreo yang erat kaitannya dengan nilai Islam kejawen.
ARE SUPERFICIAL SERRATED LESIONS IN EARLY STAGES HYPERPLASTIC OR SESSILE SERRATED LESIONS?
Authors: Degiovani Matheus , Malafaia Osvaldo , Parada Artur Adolfo , Tabushi Fernando Issamu , Sigwalt Marcos Fabiano , Nassif Paulo Afonso Nunes , Collaço Luiz Martins , Franck Cláudio Luciano 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: At least 20% of colorectal adenocarcinomas arise through serrated lesions and studying them in early stages is important in prevention.
AIM: To analyze and compare the endoscopic and histopathological characteristics of superficial serrated lesions in early stages, greater than 5 mm in length, completely resected during colonoscopies, and classified.
METHOD: Retrospective and observational study evaluating 12,653 colonoscopy exams where 217 cases were selected that underwent endoscopic resections of superficial serrated lesions measuring more than 5 mm in diameter, addressed in terms of anatomical location, endoscopic findings, the average size of the lesions, average age, gender, and anatomopathological result.
RESULTS: There were 2 groups G1 and G2. G1 had 126 hyperplastic lesions (HL) and G2 had 91 sessile serrated lesions. The anatomical location was 57.9% proximal and 42.1% distal in G1 and 94.5% and 5.5% respectively in G2. In G1, type 0-IIa was found in 26.2% and lateral spreading in 73.8%; in G2, 15.4% and 84.6%, respectively. The average size of the lesions in G1 was 15.4 mm and in G2, 16.7 mm. The average age G1 was 62.6 and G2, 63.5. Women were predominant in the total number of patients. No invasive adenocarcinomas were observed in the 2 groups.
CONCLUSIONS: Superficially elevated serrated lesions, measuring more than 5 mm and resected by colonoscopies, were hyperplastic (58%). HL was observed throughout the colon and rectum and SSL was predominantly in the proximal colon. HL did not present dysplasia and SSL did. No invasive adenocarcinomas were observed in the submucosa.
Color Change Analysis of Wood Materials Treated with Different Varnishes: A Comparative Study
Authors: Kılıç Kenan , Söğütlü Cevdet 
Published: March 2024

Aim of the study: This study examines the overall color change values from applying water-based, polyurethane, and acrylic varnishes on newly prepared and naturally aged wood materials.
Materials and methods: The Turkish woodworking industry commonly selects oak (Quercus petrea L.), chestnut (Castanea sativa M.), and scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) as the preferred wood type for preparing test samples. A total of 360 test samples are prepared for the experiments. The color difference (ΔE*) between two colors is measured using a Minolta CR-231 color measurement device, following the principles outlined in ASTM-D 2244.
Main results: On the C.I.E. Lab* color plane, a higher ΔE* indicates a more significant difference between the compared colors. Among the wood type, oak exhibited the highest color change (ΔE*), while chestnut displayed the lowest. Fresh wood materials showed higher color change values (ΔE*) than naturally aged wood materials. The radial section direction also is showed higher color change values (ΔE*) than the tangential section direction.
Research highlights: Regarding varnish type, acrylic varnish indicated a minor color change, followed by polyurethane and water-based varnishes, respectively. Acrylic varnish is recommended for studies with minimal color change and for preserving the wood material's natural color.
Possible Change in Distribution Areas of Abies in Kastamonu due to Global Climate Change
Authors: Ertürk Nihat , Arıcak Burak , Şevik Hakan , Yiğit Nurcan 
Published: March 2024

Aim of the study: In the process of global climate change (GCC), the migration mechanism needed especially for forest trees must be provided by humans. For this purpose, contrary to the previous studies, detailed studies to be carried out on small areas are needed.
Area of study: In the present study carried out in Kastamonu Regional Directorate of Forestry, which performs the highest level of wood production in Türkiye, it was aimed to specify the actual distribution areas of the Abies and the change in their suitable distribution areas due to GCC.
Material and methods: In this study, besides the existing distribution areas and the potential future distribution areas, also the suitable distribution areas were determined by using SSP 126, SSP 370, and SSP 585 scenarios for the years 2040, 2070, and 2100 for Abies at Kastamonu.
Main results: The results achieved there showed that, depending on the results of climate change, distribution areas of Abies populations would change in the future and this change would be in form of an increase in general.
Research highlights: This species (Abies) seems incapable of keeping up with such changes without human intervention. Thus, considering the study results, it is recommended to make necessary amendments to the forest management plans.
Awareness regarding hypertension complications among hypertensive patients attending Kalar General Hospital in Sulaimaniyah province of Iraq
Authors: Hussein Rahman , Muhammed Omed 
Published: March 2024

Background: Hypertension complications are amongst the principal cause of admission in most healthcare facilities worldwide. Unawareness of hypertension complications increases morbidity and mortality rate. Patients' awareness regarding hypertension and its complications plays an important role in preventing or delaying the relevant events.

Objectives: To assess the awareness toward hypertension-related complications in patients with hypertension.

Patients and Methods: A quantitative-descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kalar General Hospital in Kalar city from May 2022 to January 2023. About 250 patients with hypertension consented to participate in the study. Non-probability convince sampling method was used to select the participants. The data were collected through a questionnaire by direct interview.

Results: Most patients were aged between (40-65 years), females, married, housewives, illiterate, and lived in an urban area. The study's findings revealed insufficient awareness in >50% of patients. A highly significant correlation between awareness and the level of education has been founded and also a significant association with age, gender, and profession was found. While marital status and residency didn’t affect the awareness.

Conclusions: More than three quarter of patients were not aware or had inadequate awareness of hypertension complications.
Deciphering COVID-19 Severity: Assessing FGF-18, WNT-5A, IL-17, and IL-33 Levels in the Infected Patients
Authors: Muhammed Peshang , Smail Shukur , Amin Kawa 
Published: March 2024

Background: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a novel coronavirus that causes an infectious disease named coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).

Objectives: To test some biomarkers (Fibroblastic growth factor (FGF)-18, wingless-related integration site (WNT-5A), interleukin (IL)-17, and IL-33 to predict the severity of COVID-19.

Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 180 participants (90 healthy control and 90 COVID-19-positive patients) at the emergency units of the hospitals in four cities of Northern Iraq from July 01 to December 01, 2021. The obtained serum from collected blood was tested to determine IL-17, IL-33, FGF-18, and WNT-5 levels using the ELISA technique. Additionally, CRP concentration was measured using immunoturbidimetry on Cobas c311.

Results: Regarding the sociodemographic data, most moderately infected patients were aged 46-64 years and were males (35.6%, 64.4%, respectively). The most severely infected patients were older than 65 years and were females (60%). The highest mean serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) (59.53±40.06 mg/dl), IL-17 (36.90±22.61 pg/ml), FGF-18 (179.8±291.37 pg/mL), IL-33 (248.11±506.71 pg/ml) were reported among the severely infected patients, while the highest mean serum level of WNT-5A was observed among moderately infected patients (5.03±5.73 ng/ml). Regarding the correlations between biomarkers, in moderately infected patients, a negative correlation between CRP and IL-33; CRP and IL-17 was observed, with a positive correlation between IL-33 and IL-17. Conversely, no correlations were seen between IL-33 and WNT-5 whereas correlations between IL-33 and IL-17 were seen in severely infected individuals. Simultaneously, a correlation between the patient’s body mass index (BMI) and CRP was detected.

Conclusions: The disease was more severe among elderly, females, and overweight patients. All biomarkers, except WNT-5A, were significantly associated with the severity of COVID-19.
Role of Cytokines (IL-17 and IL-33), FGF-18, and WNT-5 in the Pathogenesis of Patients with Established Type II Diabetes
Authors: Mohammed Przha , Amin Kawa 
Published: March 2024

Background: Biomarker investigation is important to detect the presence/severity of hyperglycemia, implying diabetes/pre-diabetes, or over time, as a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, and other vascular complications related to diabetes.

Objectives: To determine the role and level of certain cytokines, FGF-18, and WNT5A in the serum of diabetic patients.

Patients and Methods: A case-control comparative study was conducted on 50 healthy individuals and 100 diabetic patients. Then; a validated questionnaire was used to collect the participants’ data. Next, participants’ serum level of IL-17, IL-33, FGF-18, and WNT5A was determined using the ELISA technique and the blood level of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C).

Results: A highly significant difference in the levels of HbA1C and FGF-18 and a significant difference in levels of IL-17 and IL-33, with no significant difference in WNT-5A level, were seen between the studied groups. There was no significant difference between the biomarkers level and each gender, age, BMI, and duration of DM in the patients (p>0.05). A positive correlation was observed between the number of symptoms in the patients and levels of IL-17 (p=0.003) and IL-33 (p=0.018). Also, a positive correlation between IL-17 and IL33 (Rho=0.874, p<0.001), IL-17 and FGF-18 (p=0.023), as well as between IL-33 and FGF-18 (p=0.041) were seen.

Conclusion: It is realized that IL-17, IL33, and FGF-18 expression are directly related to DM, Additionally, a positive correlation between most biomarkers was seen. The detection of the cytokines’ levels and their relations with diabetic will affect the diagnosis, knowledge about the disease immunology, and thereafter effects on the treatments of patients with diabetic depending on our findings.
Mucinous cystadenoma of both ovaries and appendix: a case report
Authors: Agrawal Sujan N. , Goyal Manisha , Prasad Sanjay 
Published: March 2024

Epithelial neoplasm of ovaries is common and almost 40% of them are benign. Cystadenoma of ovary is the commonest epithelial neoplasm. They can be serous or mucinous. They arise from the surface epithelium of ovary, some of them may have germ cell origin. They are multilocular. 80% of ovarian mucinous cyst are benign cystadenoma. They are unilateral in 95% of cases. In this case presentation, it was bilateral and appendix was also showing mucinous cystic degeneration. The mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix is the most common mucinous cyst of the appendix, but the definite diagnosis is made at the time of surgical intervention only. The confirmation is reached by histopathology examination of specimen. This interesting case report is that of a giant bilateral ovarian mucinous cystadenoma of ovary along with the cystic degeneration of appendix. This is a rare case presentation scenario where bilateral giant cyst is found along with same pathology in appendix.
Gum hypertrophy in acute myeloid leukemia: an important clinical finding not to be missed
Authors: Narendran Harshita , Gaddam Sudeep , Shanmugam Vimalnath , Jayaraman Dhaarani , Shanmugam Sri Gayathri , Sneha Latha M. , Scott Julius Xavier 
Published: March 2024

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is characterized by disordered differentiation and proliferation of abnormal hematopoietic stem cells. AML usually presents with symptoms of anemia like pallor and fatigue, recurrent infections, petechiae, and mucosal bleeds. Extramedullary infiltration of leukemic cells is a common finding like proptosis or myeloid sarcoma. The occurrence of gingival hypertrophy in the pediatric age group is uncommon and usually due to inflammation followed by prolonged use of certain drugs like cyclosporin or phenytoin. Gingival infiltration in AML is rare in children, usually associated with subtypes M4/M5 (FAB classification). This case report highlights the importance of considering AML as an important differential diagnosis in cases of gum hypertrophy, as being a less common cause, it is often overlooked. Timely diagnosis and prompt treatment can be lifesaving. Here, we report two cases who presented with gum hypertrophy.
Evaluation of chemical composition of root canal dentin between two age groups using different irrigating solutions: An in vitro sem-eds study
Authors: K Naresh Kumar , Kallu Abhijith , L.R Surender , Nirmala Sravani , Reddy Narender 
Published: March 2024

The study aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of different irrigating solutions on the chemical composition of root canal dentin between two age groups.Sixty-six extracted single rooted human premolar teeth were decoronated and longitudinally sectioned to expose canals. Root halves were divided into 2 groups and 3 sub-groups based on the irrigation protocol. Samples were evaluated for mineral content with Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). The data were analyzed statistically.Results revealed a statistically significant difference in calcium levels of younger age group, with higher levels for SmearClear (19.1±1.31) when compared to MTAD (Mixture of Tetracycline Isomer, Acid and Detergent) (17.1±1.16), with p value 0.01. A statistically significant difference was observed in magnesium levels of younger age group, with higher levels for MTAD (0.95±0.21) when compared to SmearClear (0.82±0.22), with p value 0.05. Mean comparison of Ca/P ratio of younger age group, revealed higher values for SmearClear (1.71±0.14) when compared to MTAD (1.56±0.15), with p value 0.02.MTAD caused significantly greater loss of calcium, phosphorous, sodium and altered Ca/P ratio of root dentin among younger age group. On the other hand, loss of magnesium content was found to be higher within SmearClear sub group of younger age group (p=0.05).