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Developing Money Concepts with a Special Needs Student
Get PDFThe student for the case study was a tenth-grade student at a public high school, grades 9-12, in South Texas. In preparation for creating a successful transition from high school to the workforce, the researcher in consultation with the parent, decided to work with the student on money concepts. The researcher has previously worked with the student since elementary school years (1st to 5th grade), through middle school (6th to 8th grades), onto the current high school years (9th to 12th grades) [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]
Use of bacteriophages to control salmonella enteritidis in fecal fermentation
Get PDFSalmonella Enteritidis (SE) is one of the main serovar of Salmonella enterica involved in foodborne infections. When intestinal infection by SE requires treatments using antimicrobial, cases can be aggravated if the cause bacteria are resistant to the drugs used. A possible alternative to control these antimicrobial resistant bacteria is phagotherapy, which is characterized by the use of bacteriophages that will lead to the lysis of the target bacteria. The objective was to evaluate the in vitro efficacy of a bacteriophage cocktail for the inactivation of SE in fecal fermentation. Fecal samples were collected from healthy donors and the fecal fermentation preparation was carried out. For the tests, a pool with three different SE isolates was used, and the bacteriophage cocktail was elaborated with the phages UPF_BP1, UPF_BP2 and UPF_BP3. Four different treatments were evaluated: the group called ASF, where the action of the bacteriophage cocktail against a pool of SE in fecal fermentation was tested; the CP1 group (positive control 1), in which only SE was inoculated in fecal fermentation; the CP2 group (positive control 2), in which the bacteriophage cocktail was inoculated in the fecal fermentation; and the CN group (negative control), containing only fecal fermentation. In all treatments the quantification of SE was performed, and in the ASF group, the quantification of phages was also performed. In the CP1 group there was a growth of 3,76 log10 UFC/mL, while in the ASF group there was a decrease in Salmonella showing 0,77 log10 UFC/mL. The results showed that the use of the bacteriophage cocktail against SE in fecal fermentation was able to reduce the amount of Salmonella in the sample. Despite not showing a significant difference (p=0.059), this in vitro sudy demonstrates the ability of phages to act against Salmonella in fecal fermentation, bringing positive evidence that corroborates the continuity of the study for future uses of phage therapy
The proposed conservation of biodiversity: interface of the creative economy with environmental quality in the context of the graduate development program - PDPG legal Amazônia
No full textThis research presents the proposal presented by UFMA called Conservation of biodiversity: the interface of the creative economy with environmental quality, linked to thematic area II - Biodiversity, conservation and environmental recovery. The proposal is intended to address the issue of biodiversity conservation in an interdisciplinary way, together with sociocultural aspects, to expand academic links between them and promote dialogue between their research groups, to enhance academic production of high scientific impact, considering the Eastern Amazon of Maranhão, particularly the Baixada Maranhense and Reentrâncias Maranhenses regions. The research aims to qualify professionals and students coming from different areas to work in teaching, research and extension, as well as in the management of public policies that prioritize themes and objects of studies focused on the Legal Amazon in Maranhão, with a focus on the Eastern Amazon, in the regions of Baixada Maranhense and Reentrâncias Maranhenses. In the pursuit of the objectives, field research was used (conducted in the place where people live and socialize; Multifactorial Survey (use of two or more data collection techniques); Inductive Method (descriptive accumulation in detail); Holistic Vision (as complete picture as possible of the study group, considering the vision of the researcher and the researched)
Structural Changes in Radio and Impacts on Music Listeners
No full textThe current study explores structural changes in radio and assesses their impact on music listeners in Pakistan utilizing the theoretical underpinnings of the political economy of communication. A mixed-method approach was used to answer research questions and evaluate hypotheses. A contextual analysis was utilized to evaluate the qualitative analysis after the interviews with 14 experts in the Pakistani radio industry were transcribed. Cross-tabulation with chi-square test, Independent Sample T-test, and AVOVA with Tukey tests were used to analyze survey responses from 200 respondents in order to determine the correlations between variables. The findings show that structural trends in the radio industry\u27s deregulation and commercialization have curtailed access to a varied range of listeners in Pakistan. According to the research, deregulation, licensing fees, new license fees, and the restriction of Indian music, revenue generation, and licensing to nonprofit FM radio have all limited access to a diverse spectrum of radio music listeners in Pakistan. This trend also leads broadcast media in Pakistan to produce and disseminate more entertainment programming rather than information and education programs
Safety profile and prevention of cognitive deficit in alzheimer’s disease model of graphene family nanomaterials, Tucuma oil (Astrocaryum Vulgare) and its synergisms
No full textAlzheimer\u27s disease is a worldwide health issue, and there are currently no treatments that can stop this disease. Oxidized graphene derivatives have gained prominence in use in biological systems due to their excellent physical-chemical characteristics, biocompatibility and ability to overcome the blood-brain barrier. Other substances highlighted are those of natural origin from the Amazon biome, such as tucuma, a fruit whose oil has been widely studied in therapeutic applications. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the action of graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide and tucuma oil, isolated and combined, as an alternative for treatment of Alzheimer\u27s disease through studies in silico, in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo. Computational simulation via docking was used to verify the affinity of the substances with the proteins β-amyloid and acetylcholinesterase, in which the reduced graphene oxide was the one that showed the most favorable interaction. The results of the ab initio simulation showed that the synergism between the nanostructures and the oil occurs through physical adsorption. The experimental results revealed that the substances and their combinations were nontoxic, both at the cellular and systemic level. In general, all treatments had positive results against induced memory deficit, but reduced graphene oxide was the most prominent, as it was able to protect against memory damage in all behavioral tests performed, with anticholinesterase activity and antioxidant effect. In conclusion, the reduced graphene oxide is, among the treatments studied, the one with great therapeutic potential to be investigated in the treatment of this disease
Environmental education in the context of sustainable water resource management
No full textThe population covered by the hydrographic basins of the Piracicaba, Capivari, and Jundiaí rivers is exposed to continuous episodes of water scarcity. The imbalance of supply to demand could have originated in the increase in consumption, reduction in the volume of rainfall and water stocks in the reservoirs, or even in the confluence of these with other factors. Achieving sustainability and water security, therefore, depends on efficient management plans. In this article, the authors propose to evaluate the contribution of Environmental Education in the context of sustainable management of water resources. Based on the data analysis collected in the Reports of the Hydrographic Basins of the Piracicaba, Capivari, and Jundiaí rivers and Law 9433/97, which instituted the National Policy on Water Resources, they search evidence of the correlation between values, education, and awareness regarding the use of water resources. However, although foreseen, Environmental Education practices are not part of the list of measures to mitigate water scarcity in the analyzed context
Multimodality as a devolopment factor of literacy in multiliteracies: A theoretical approach
No full textIn modern times, important and rapid changes are taking place in the composition of societies, concerning the need and the way of communication between their members. Within this transformational context, language is not the only semiotic communication system. Various semiotic ways with various ways of representation (image, sound, movement, etc.) are offered, in combination and synchronization with each other, in order to create multimodal meanings. In this way the multimodal communication is achieved, which is distinguished by an important dynamic since more than one sense (sight, hearing, etc.) participate in it, at the same time. As a result, it is necessary for individuals to develop specific skills, of multitasking, in order to cope with the understanding / creation of multimodal messages. The purpose of this article is the theoretical approach to the meaning of multimodality as well as to highlight its role in the need to develop literacy in multiliteracies
Correlation between scientific production, r&d, innovation and patents in the functional food scenario
No full textPatent filing is considered an index of a country\u27s industrial development, it contributes to the strengthening of research, innovation and production of technological knowledge, that is, patents are considered relevant indicators to assess the country\u27s ability to transform scientific knowledge into products or technological innovations. Thus, the study aimed to investigate whether scientific advancement, R&D and innovation in research institutions or companies are linked to the evolution of the quantity of patent filings in the area of functional food production. The methodology had a descriptive and quantitative nature, in relation to the study variables, they were obtained as follows: a) Patent variable was obtained from Espacenet; b) Scientific articles obtained from the Web of Science (WOS) database; c) The data on the variables (Innovation Index) were obtained by accessing the countryeconomy.com website; d) The variables (Manufactured Value Added, R&D, High Technology Exports) obtained from The World Bank DATA database. The data collection of the variables began in January/2021 and ended on March 22, 2021. To identify the correlation of these variables, Spearman\u27s correlation coefficient was used, and for a better interpretation of the data and answers, the research hypotheses were analyzed from the scatter plot using the logarithmic transformation of the patent variable. The results and discussion showed a weak correlation ρ = 0.3038 between scientific production (articles) x patent filing aimed at the production of functional foods; positive correlation and a moderate degree (ρ = 0.6413) regarding investments in research and development x patent filing and a positive and weak correlation (ρ = 0.2903) regarding the innovation index x quantitative patents. In the final considerations, it is essential that governments provide the right and necessary incentives to foster the development and dissemination of ideas by the private sector whose objective is to promote a political, economic and institutional environment that encourages companies to invest in science, technology, R&D, intellectual property and innovation
Ramp Climbing Electric Car Based on MSP430F5529
No full textThe system uses MSP430F5529 as the control core, TPS63070 and TPS61088 as the voltage boost and step-down modules, and the black-and-white squares of the track are detected by the grayscale sensor to complete the tracking. The system is divided into 2 parts: software and hardware. The hardware part of the system includes 5 parts: motion chassis, MSP430F5529 MCU, power supply module, sensor module and motor-driven module. The software part makes logical judgments by collecting the digital signal returned by the grayscale sensor, obtains the deviation through weight comparison, and then GPIO outputs the corresponding PWM wave to control the direction of the car
Environmental education: The 3r\u27s (three r’s) in the first year of fundamental education
No full textWe can observe that, at present, the social body suffers from the dilemma of the excess of the inadequate corollary creation of solid waste. This excessive amount of waste has been worrisome because, if not properly collected and disposed of, it causes serious consequences to health and the environment. Thus, the reluctance of the non-management of solid waste is numerous and includes environmental, economic, social, and health aspects. In this scenario, it is clear that waste cannot be completely eliminated; however, it is possible to decrease it by reducing the amount of waste and recycling as much as possible. It is true that the contemporary world is characterized by an almost constant state of crisis, however, to recycle or reuse has the sense to restrain what is used, to limit waste and residues, to protect the environment, to conserve and defend the ecosystem. For this, there is a need to moderate this expressed consumption, not only to use what is necessary, but also to reuse what is possible. The optics of the "3R\u27s" concept aims to contain the ecosystemic shock with applicability to the development of new products. In this sense, it is essential to emphasize education, as an agent of change, for the development of people into informed and active citizens. In view of the above, the objective of this work was to observe, the perception of children in the first year of elementary school about the environment to, subsequently, make them aware in a critical and reflective way of how we relate to each other and how we can improve our environment through the reduction and reuse of waste. The concept of the three Rs in this case study was used, therefore, to clarify and promote reflection regarding excessive shopping, the reuse of what would go to waste such as cans, cardboard, bottles among others, and finally, to offer the possibility of converting items no longer used into other creations. This study contributed to the awareness and preservation of the environment and its didactic-pedagogical sequence promoted progression in the visuomotor, motor, motor, playful, affective, and critical-reflexive aspects, for the promotion of the acquisition and strengthening of competencies and skills