bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O trabalho de terapeutas ocupacionais em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial: para além das fronteiras disciplinares/ The work of Occupational Therapy in a Psychosocial Care Center: beyond disciplinary boundaries
Authors: Trevisan Erika Renata , De Almeida Daniela Tonizza , De Barros Vanessa Andrade
Published: August 2023

Introdução: os Centros de Atenção Psicossocial tem função estratégica no cuidado de situações de crise e maior gravidade em saúde mental e na articulação da Rede Atenção Psicossocial, o terapeuta ocupacional é um dos profissionais que compõem a equipe multidisciplinar desse serviço. Objetivo: compreender a atividade de trabalho dos terapeutas ocupacionais em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial indagando sobre os saberes e valores que orientam o trabalho. Método: é uma pesquisa ergológica, que utilizou o diário de campo, a análise de implicação e dispositivo dinâmico a três polos que favoreceram o diálogo com quatro terapeutas ocupacionais, cujas atividades foram analisadas a partir dos pressupostos ergológicos e psicossociológicos de análise do trabalho. Resultados: foi observada significativa ampliação das tarefas atribuídas ao terapeuta ocupacional, que desenvolve atividades interdisciplinares com maior protagonismo e autonomia comparativamente ao contexto manicomial. Discussão: as dimensões clínica e social do trabalho mostraram-se indissociáveis, sustentando-se em três pilares: a escuta, a mediação do cotidiano e o trabalho no território. A formação crítica e alicerçada nos pressupostos da reforma psiquiátrica e princípios do cuidado em saúde, a experiência clínica e os diálogos interdisciplinares mostraram-se igualmente formadores. Conclusão: a Terapia Ocupacional  valoriza o cuidado articulado à vida no território, com diálogo interdisciplinar e ações técnicas numa perspectiva crítica e comprometida com as transformações sociais, pautadas em uma escuta clínica do sujeito da experiência do sofrimento mental e manejo das situações singulares de cada caso.
Monogenic autoinflammatory syndromes with features of systemic vasculitis: a new field of rheumatology
Authors: Beketova T. V. , Beketova M. F. , Nasonov E. L.
Published: August 2023

The article is dedicated to a new actual problem in rheumatology: vasculitis and vasculitis-like manifestations in monogenic autoinflammatory syndromes in adult. The features of the clinical course of the rarely diagnosed VEXAS syndrome, as well as the SAVI and COPA syndromes, which sometimes occur in adults, are considered. Promising directions of future treatment are discussed.
Methodical support for controlling safety of cereals for children (exemplified by furan and methylfuran)
Authors: Zaitseva Nina V. , Nurislamova Tatyana V. , Maltseva Olga A. , Chinko Tatyana V. , Subbotina Daria Yu.
Published: August 2023

Introduction. The study addresses issues related to developing a procedure for identification of chemicals in food products in practical instrumental investigations. We have validated the method for quantification of a heterocyclic compound (furan) and sylvan (methylfuran) in grain-based cereals for children.
The aim of this study was to develop a precise GC-MS-method for quantifying a heterocyclic compound and sylvan in food products to control their safety for children, especially infants.
Materials and methods. The research objects were quantification means (QM) as a certain amount of an analyzed heterocyclic compound and sylvan (the mass share of the analyzed compound is 99%) provided by Sigma Aldrich Corporation (USA), as well as milk and milk-free dry cereals for babies. The study involved using an Agilent 7890А gas chromatographer with 5975С quadrupole mass-spectrometric detector. Sample preparation involved extraction and concentration of furan and methylfuran from food samples by statistical vapour-liquid equilibrium analysis and subsequent gas-chromatographic analysis of vapour phase.
Results. The procedure for quantification of furan and methylfuran is an original scientific and technical development based on experimental data. It gives an opportunity to identify furan and methylfuran micro-admixtures in food samples with high precision and sensitivity with a range of concentrations between 0.93 and 9.37 ng and between 0.91 and 9.13 ng accordingly. The ultimate indicators describing acceptability of the results obtained by furan and methylfuran quantification included error not higher than 24%, пintra-laboratory precision (σRл ) not higher than 10%, correctness (± σCл ) not higher than 22%.
Conclusion. The developed technique has shown high selectivity, sensitivity, reliability and satisfactory accuracy. The methodology meets the criteria of the State Standard of the Russian Federation GOST R ISO 5725-1-6-2002 and can be used for laboratory studies of food safety by enterprises and institutions engaged in quality control and research of food products and food raw materials.
THE CORELATION BETWEEN MOTHER'S WEIGHT INCREASE WITH PRE-ECLAMPSION IN PREGNANCY AT SITI KHOLIZAH CLINIC
Authors: Wellina Sebayang , Elvalini Warnelis Sinaga , Debora Lestari Simamora
Published: August 2023

Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia is one of the main causes of maternal death in Indonesia. The cause of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women is not known with certainty, although there have been several theories that try to explain the cause of pre-eclampsia is placental ischemia. The purpose of this study was to see the relationship between maternal weight gain and the incidence of preeclampsia in pregnancy. This type of research is an observational retrospective analytic study. Analytical observational research. The research location was at the Siti Kholizah Clinic, Medan Marelan District. The statistical test used the Chi Square test with a statistical significance p value of 0.05. After conducting research on statistical data tests, it was found that the increase in body weight during pregnancy has a relationship with the incidence of preeclampsia in pregnancy. There is a significant relationship between weight gain during pregnancy and the incidence of preeclampsia in pregnancy, with a p value of 0.003
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR ANALYSIS OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY
Authors: Rizki Nur Azmi  , Sri Wulandari
Published: August 2023

Anemia is a condition in which the total amount of iron in the body is reduced. If iron deficiency is severe enough it can cause interference with the reproduction of red blood cells and cause anemia. This condition will cause weakness, become obstacles to activity and will also hinder the growth and development of children. This research aims to describe prevalence of anemia during pregnancy and determine the risk factors that can influence it. This research is included in the analytic descriptive study using a cross-sectional approach design. The target was pregnant women who had an examination at the Hasanah Clinic in September-November 2022. The data were collected by face-to-face interviews and information in medical record. The results showed that 15% of pregnant women had mild anemia and all predicted risk factors did not significantly influence anemia, such as gestational age (p value 0.074), number of gravidity (p value 0.495), and mid-upper arm circumference (p value 1.000). The provision of iron supplements and good nutritional intake can be one of the efforts to prevent and overcome anemia in pregnant women which develops worse
Nature-based Solutions for climate-resilient cities: A proposal of a model for successful implementation
Authors: Yılmaz Didem Günes
Published: August 2023

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) were introduced by the IUCN for the first time, but today have different definitions in the literature. NbS are deemed the key to urban sustainability and aim to enhance the built environment through ecological and environmental interventions to support the built environment for future extremes of climate change and related hazards. NbS include blue and green infrastructures, ecological engineering, ecosystem services and ecosystem-based adaptation. Various frameworks defined different key considerations and the literature suggests plenty of frameworks towards successful NbS applications. Current debates critique the extent to which innovative and adaptive the solutions are, whether they are implemented by considering social values and social equity, and the financial burden they often bring which strengthens the disparities between the world cities. Uncontrolled urbanization often causes cities to become an environmental problem. This paper conducts a literature review to lay out the current debates and to highlight the multidimensionality of NbS. It focuses on the potential of NbS in disaster risk reduction and so the paper draws a framework to successfully implement and provide improvements for NbS based on the theoretical ground. NbS are investments in the life quality of the residents and preventive tools in the risk management of cities. The paper attempted to frame the NbS clearer for scholars interested in the subject.
Estimating Maximum Power from Wind Turbines with a Simple Newtonian Approach
Authors: Kennedy Ivan R. , Hodzic Migdat , Crossan Angus N. , Crossan Nikolas , Acharige Niranjan , Runcie John W.
Published: August 2023

Action mechanics showing torques result from rates of variation in impulsive action motivated a new method to estimate maximum power from wind turbines. Newton’s third law of equality of action and reaction provides a strictly causal mechanism of wind power from the deflection of wind momentum by twice its angle (θ) of incidence on rotor blades. The transverse reaction needed to conserve deflected wind momentum provides the turning moment for turbine rotation. Action mechanics integrates impulsive wind action on turbine blades as differing torques (ʃmrvdθ/dt ≡ mv2 ) exerted on rotor surfaces at each radius. Windward torque (Tw) is estimated from rotor dimensions, the angle of wind incidence and radial action of wind impulses on the blade surfaces (also ʃmrvdθ/dt ≡ mv2). A leeward torque (Tb) is exerted as back reaction on turbine blades parallel to the plane of rotation of the blade. Net torque is then converted to potential power (Tw - Tb)Ω by the angular velocity (Ω) of the turbine rotors, a function of tip speed ratio to wind speed. Better predictions of limits to wind power can be made, by including control of optimal wind angle and blade length. An analysis of the equivalence of deflected air momentum on turbine blades or air foils for aircraft reveals that even the lifting action on air foils can be explained by the normal reaction to the momentum in an air stream, also deflected by an angle twice that (2θ) of incidence. Release of vortical field energy from laminar flow of air in winds as heat is predicted in turbulent wakes, possibly affecting achievement of maximum power output by wind farms. Significant heat release by downwind turbulence from vortical energy requires their careful location. Diligence demands that use of windfarms as sources of renewable energy should minimize any environmental impacts, such as drying of landscapes.
 
Received: 7 July 2023 | Revised: 23 August 2023 | Accepted: 28 August 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
Carbon Disclosures and Industry Environment Sensitivity on Firm Performance
Authors: Isaboke Cyrus , Chen Yan , Bagonza Amon
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted to explore carbon disclosures and industry environment sensitivity on firm performance. The study evaluates firm performance by examining both market and accounting-based measures and how they relate to carbon disclosures. The carbon disclosing sample is got from listed firms in China that reported their carbon emissions from 2010 to 2018. Results indicate that carbon disclosing firms experience declined firm performance following carbon disclosure of 4.13 % for ROA and 4.22% for the Q ratio following disclosure compared to the non-disclosing firms and there’s a decreased firm performance for the control sample of carbon non-disclosing companies, indication that environmental disclosures are linked with specific and costly risk disclosures which may castigate a company’s environmental strategies over specified time periods as disclosures tend to result to accountability.
We show why firm performance declined during the disclosure period despite prior research indicating that carbon-disclosing firms are characterized by increased firm performance. Despite the ever-increasing stringent measures and standards of environmental disclosures, environmentally sensitive industries are characterized by increased firm performance during the carbon disclosure period. We supplement the ever-expanding stream of research that evaluates the effects of carbon disclosures.
 
Received: 3 April 2023 | Revised: 6 July 2023 | Accepted: 5 August 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Characterization and Genetic Relationships of Vibrio spp. Isolated from Seafood in Retail Markets, Yala, Thailand
Authors: Preeprem Sutima , Aksonkird Titita , Nuidate Taiyeebah , Hajimasalaeh Warunee , Hajiwangoh Zubaidah , Mittraparp-arthorn Pimonsri
Published: August 2023

Vibrio spp. including Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus are the major causative agent of diarrhea involved in seafood consumption. Yala is a southern border province in Thailand where no seafood sources are provided. Thus, it is necessary to import several seafood products from neighboring provinces. The risk of Vibrio spp. replication is increased during seafood transport. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to isolate and characterize V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus from seafood in Yala and to investigate their genetic relationships with virulent and clinical strains. A total of 100 Vibrio isolates were obtained from four different sample types in retail markets. It was found that two-thirds of all isolates were yellow colonies on TCBS agar. Using PCR with specific primers, 34 % of V. cholerae and 8 % of V. parahaemolyticus were identified. To classify the virulence strains, Vibrio spp. were positive for hlyA and tdh, 17 and 1 %, respectively. Moreover, 54 % of Vibrio isolates were able to produce biofilm and 28 % of those isolates showed a high level of biofilm production. All representative strains of V. cholerae presented ß-hemolysin on blood agar correlated to hlyA while representative strains of V. parahaemolyticus presented γ-hemolysin and ß-hemolysin on blood agar. In addition, ERIC-PCR provided different DNA profiles of representative V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus which some strains showed a correlation with clinical strains and virulent strains. Therefore, these findings might indicate the risk of Vibrio infections for seafood consumers, especially in Yala province where seafood needs to be imported from other provinces.
HIGHLIGHTS

The first report showed high risk of Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus spread in non-seafood source area: Yala province
The majority of Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus isolated from seafood in retail markets, Yala, Thailand was classified as virulent strains which possess major virulence genes, hemolytic activity, and biofilm formation
Several Vibrio isolates obtained from seafood showed genetic similarities with virulent and clinical strains

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
The Need for Occupational Therapist Eligibility for Formal Administrative Roles in Public School Systems
Authors: Franko Grace Anne
Published: August 2023

In 45 of 50 states, occupational therapists are not eligible to pursue formal administrative positions in public school systems (e.g., director of transition services, special education director) on the basis of state-level legislation and credentialing. Most state boards of education, however, recognize other related service providers (e.g., speech-language pathologists, social workers) as credentialed educators. Most states require education credentials to pursue further administrative credentials and, thus, administrative positions. Occupational therapists and other stakeholders lack awareness of this issue. In this column, I summarize the issue; identify occupational therapists’ qualifications for eligibility to pursue these positions; and provide solutions, primarily at the state level, to effect change so occupational therapists can be recognized as equals to their related service provider peers and use their unique skill set to influence public school communities as administrators.
Effect of a vestibular-stimulating training program on motor skills in conjunction with cognitive aptitude of young school-aged children
Authors: El-Sayed Atwa Asmaa Salah , El-Maksoud Gehan Mosaad Abd , Mabrouk Mahgoub Emad Abd El-Maksoud
Published: August 2023

Introduction

The current study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the Minds-in-Motion Maze program on motor and cognitive abilities in school-aged children.

Methods

The experimental design used was a randomised controlled trial. Participants, belonging
to a public primary school, were 100 young children (50% boys) ranging from 6.00 to 8.50 years
old (7.32 ± 0.82 years in average). They were randomly assigned to experimental and control
groups (50 subjects/each), and two dropped out from each group. While the control group received

unstructured physical activity, the children in the experimental group engaged in the Minds-in-
Motion Maze vestibular stimulation program (24 weeks of a 30-minute structured PA on a daily
basis). A pre- and post-test were conducted to evaluate the performance in motor skills and
cognitive ability using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor ProficiencyTM Second Edition,
complete form and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition.

Results

The analysed data indicated that engaging in Minds-in-Motion Maze activities positively
influenced the motor and cognitive abilities among the children. The between-group analysis
exhibited strong significant improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group
(p < 0.05), which did not show significant development. Boys outperformed girls on most tests,
notably as age increased. The within-groups analysis (experimental group) demonstrated significant
differences in the post-intervention gains of all motor and cognitive parameters (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

Taken together, the current results reinforce causal evidence for the effects of Minds-
in-Motion Maze based physical activity on improving both motor skills and cognitive aptitude in
school-aged children.
Enhancing critical reflective practice in science education through a STEAM approach
Authors: Thapaliya Pratima
Published: August 2023

This article aimed to explore teachers’ beliefs on reflective practice in their professional life and envision perspectives for transforming their practice. I used auto/ethnography as a research methodology for critically reflecting on the self and others’ lived experiences of teaching science, mathematics, and technology in the context of Nepal. I explored that reflective practice is required for understanding and transforming our deep-seated dominant cultural practices. On becoming a critically reflective practitioners, we can incorporate a trans-disciplinary STEAM approach while designing and implementing a curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment system that helps understand learners’ sociocultural backgrounds, beliefs, values, assumptions, and feelings for authentic, inclusive, and meaningful learning.
Freirean strategies in meaningful learning: A critical pedagogy of contextualized classroom
Authors: Khanal Hota Raj
Published: August 2023

Employing a qualitative research method and Freire’s critical pedagogy as the main lens, this study explores the techniques of using the contextual approach in the context of secondary level public school in Nepal. Critical pedagogy is seen as one of the burning theories to uplift marginalized learners for equity to enhance the quality of education in the field of English language teaching. Contextualized teaching is not a new approach where its usefulness is understood and practiced. And for lack of training and traditional teaching model still being dominant, this approach has yet to take traction in many school levels of English teaching in Nepal. Data are obtained from participants in-depth interviews and written documents, which were transcribed and analyzed for developing themes. Teachers who have been teaching for long years at secondary level applying contextual approach were purposefully selected as the participants for this study. Through the eyes of the participants the natural world was seen and reached in the conclusion incorporating the practises and experiences. Based on the perspectives of participants and practices the collected data were interpreted and analyzed. Moreover, my own past experience as a student in a rural public school in Nepal also provides the initial drive for this study. Triangulation of data suggests that contextualizing English language teaching practices exists and exhibits in multiple ways and they need to be fore grounded for the benefits they have for innovative teaching, organic leaning, linking learning with real life, and providing students with tools and opportunity to empower themselves as well as own learning.
High-resolution air quality simulations of ozone exceedance events during the Lake Michigan Ozone Study
Authors: Pierce R. Bradley , Harkey Monica , Lenzen Allen , Cronce Lee M. , Otkin Jason A. , Case Jonathan L. , Henderson David S. , Adelman Zac , Nergui Tsengel , Hain Christopher R.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. We evaluate two high-resolution Lake Michigan air quality simulations during the 2017 Lake Michigan Ozone Study campaign. These air quality simulations employ identical chemical configurations but use different input meteorology. The AP-XM configuration follows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-recommended modeling practices, whereas the YNT_SSNG employs different parameterization schemes and satellite-based inputs of sea surface temperatures, green vegetative fraction, and soil moisture and temperature. Overall, we find a similar performance in the model simulations of hourly and maximum daily average 8 h (MDA8) ozone, with the AP-XM and YNT_SSNG simulations showing biases of −11.42 and −13.54 ppbv (parts per billion by volume), respectively, during periods when the observed MDA8 was greater than 70 ppbv. However, for the two monitoring sites that observed high-ozone events, the AP-XM simulation better matched observations at Chiwaukee Prairie, and the YNT_SSNG simulation better matched observations at the Sheboygan Kohler-Andrae (KA) State Park. We find that the differences between the two simulations are largest for column amounts of ozone precursors, particularly NO2. Across three high-ozone events, the YNT_SSNG simulation has a lower NO2 column bias (0.17×1015 mol cm−2) compared to the AP-XM simulation (0.31×1015 mol cm−2). The YNT_SSNG simulation also has an advantage in that it better captures the structure of the boundary layer and lake breeze during the 2 June high-ozone event, although the timing of the lake breeze is about 3 h too early at Sheboygan. Our results are useful for informing an air quality modeling framework for the Lake Michigan area.
Uncertainties in cloud-radiative heating within an idealized extratropical cyclone
Authors: Keshtgar Behrooz , Voigt Aiko , Mayer Bernhard , Hoose Corinna
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Cloud radiative heating (CRH) within the atmosphere affects the dynamics and predictability of extratropical cyclones. However, CRH is uncertain in numerical weather prediction and climate models, and this could affect model predictions of extratropical cyclones. In this paper, we present a systematic quantification of CRH uncertainties. To this end, we study an idealized extratropical cyclone simulated at a convection-permitting resolution of 2.5 km, and combine large-eddy simulations at 300 m resolution with offline radiative transfer calculations. We quantify four factors contributing to the CRH uncertainty in different regions of the cyclone: 3D cloud radiative effects, parameterization of ice-optical properties, cloud horizontal heterogeneity, and cloud vertical overlap. The two last factors can be considered to be essentially resolved at 300 m but need to be parametrized at 2.5 km resolution. Our results indicate that the parameterization of ice-optical properties and the cloud horizontal heterogeneity are the two factors contributing most to the uncertainty in CRH. On the other hand, 3D cloud radiative effects are much smaller, especially for stratiform clouds within the warm conveyor belt of the cyclone. Our analysis in particular highlights the potential to improve the simulation of CRH by better representing ice-optical properties. Future work should in particular address how uncertainty in ice-optical properties affects the dynamics and predictability of extratropical cyclones.
A Study on the Key Factors Determining the Hygroscopic property of Black Carbon
Authors: Su Zhanyu , Chen Lanxiadi , Liu Yuan , Zhang Peng , Chen Tianzeng , Chu Biwu , Tang Mingjin , Ma Qingxin , He Hong
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Black carbon (BC) is a crucial component of aerosols in the atmosphere. Understanding the hygroscopicity of BC particles is important for studying their role as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) and ice nuclei (IN), as well as their chemical behavior and atmospheric lifetime. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the factors that determine the hygroscopic properties of fresh BC. In this work, the hygroscopic behavior of BC particles generated from different types of fuel and aged with SO2 for varying durations were measured by a vapor sorption analyzer while various characterizations of BC were conducted to understand the key factors that influence the hygroscopic properties of BC. It was found that the presence of water-soluble substances in BC facilitates the completion of monolayer water adsorption at low relative humidity, while also increasing the number of water adsorption layers at high relative humidity. On the other hand, BC prepared by burning organic fuels, which typically lacks water-soluble inorganic ions, primarily exhibits hygroscopicity characteristics influenced by organic carbon (OC) and microstructure. Furthermore, the hygroscopicity of BC can be enhanced by the formation of sulfate ions due to heterogeneous oxidation of SO2. This finding sheds light on the critical factors that affect BC hygroscopicity during water adsorption and allows for estimating the interaction between water molecules and BC particles in a humid atmosphere.
Four decades of global surface albedo estimates in the third edition of the CLARA climate data record
Authors: Riihelä Aku , Jääskeläinen Emmihenna , Kallio-Myers Viivi
Published: August 2023

Abstract. We present the surface albedo data in the third edition of the CM SAF cLoud, Albedo and surface Radiation (CLARA) data record family. The temporal coverage of this edition is extended from 1979 until near-present day. The core algorithms and data format remain unchanged from previous editions, but now also white- and blue-sky albedo estimates are available for the first time in CLARA data. We present an overview of the retrieval, followed by an assessment of the accuracy and stability of the data record, based on collocated comparisons with reference surface albedo measurements and intercomparisons with preceding satellite-based albedo data records. Specific attention is paid to addressing the spatial representativeness problem inherent in the point-to-pixel validation of satellite-based coarse surface albedo estimates against in situ measurements. We find the CLARA-A3 albedo data to match or improve upon the accuracy and robustness of the predecessor record (CLARA-A2), with good agreement found when compared to in situ measurements. In cases of a large bias, spatial representativeness of the measurement site typically explains most of the increase. We conclude with a summarizing discussion on the observed strengths and weaknesses of the new data record, including guidance for potential users. The data is available through DOI: 10.5676/EUM_SAF_CM/CLARA_AVHRR/V003.
Making a case for power-sensitive water modelling: a literature review
Authors: ter Horst Rozemarijn , Alba Rossella , Vos Jeroen , Rusca Maria , Godinez-Madrigal Jonatan , Babel Lucie V. , Veldwisch Gert Jan , Venot Jean-Philippe , Bonté Bruno , Walker David W. , Krueger Tobias
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Hydrological models are widely used to research hydrological change and risk. Yet, the power embedded in the modelling process and outcomes are often concealed by claiming its neutrality. Our systematic review shows that in scientific literature relatively little attention is given to the power of models to influence development processes and outcomes in water governance. The review also shows that there is much to learn from those who are willing to be openly reflexive on the influence of models. In agreement with this emerging body of work, we call for power-sensitive modelling, which means that people are critical about how models are made and with what implications, taking into account that: i) The choice for and use of models for water management happens in a political context and has political consequences; ii) Models are the result of choices made by modellers and – since they have political consequences – these need to be made as explicit as possible as opposed to being “blackboxed”; iii) To consider the ethical implications of the choices of modellers, commissioners, and users, and to improve accountability, models and their power need to be understood by connecting the inner workings of a model with a contextual understanding of its development and use, iv) Action is taken upon these implications by democratising modelling processes. Our call should not be understood as a suggestion to do away with modelling altogether, but rather as an invitation to interrogate how quantitative models may help to foster transformative pathways towards more just and equitable water distributions.
On the challenges of global entity-aware deep learning models for groundwater level prediction
Authors: Heudorfer Benedikt , Liesch Tanja , Broda Stefan
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The application of machine learning (ML) including deep learning models in hydrogeology to model and predict groundwater level in monitoring wells has gained some traction in recent years. By now, the dominant model class is so called single-well models, where one model is trained for each well separately. However, recent developments in neighbouring disciplines including hydrology (rainfall-runoff-modelling) have shown that global models, being able to incorporate data of several wells, may have advantages. These models are often called entity-aware models, as they usually rely on static data to differentiate the entities, i.e. groundwater wells in hydrogeology or catchments in surface hydrology. We test two kinds of static information to characterize the groundwater wells in a global, entity-aware deep learning model setup, first, environmental features that are continuously available and thus theoretically allow spatial generalization (regionalization), and second, timeseries features that are derived from the past time series at the respective well. Moreover, we test random integer features as entity information for comparison. We use a published dataset of 108 groundwater wells in Germany, and evaluate the models’ performances in terms of Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) in an in-sample and an out-of-sample setting, representing temporal and spatial generalization. Our results show, that entity-aware models work well with a mean performance of NSE > 0.8 in an in-sample setting, thus being comparable to, or even outperforming single-well models. However, they do not generalize well spatially in an out-of-sample setting (mean NSE < 0.7, i.e. lower than a global model without entity information). The reason for this potentially lies in the small number of wells in the dataset, which might not be enough to take full advantage of global models. However, also more research is needed to find meaningful static features for ML in hydrogeology.
Development of a regionally consistent and fully probabilistic earthquake risk model for Central Asia
Authors: Salgado-Gálvez Mario A. , Ordaz Mario , Huerta Benjamin , Garay Osvaldo , Avelar Carlos , Fagà Ettore , Kohrangi Mohsen , Ceresa Paola , Fasoulakis Zacharias
Published: August 2023

Abstract. A fully probabilistic earthquake risk model was developed for five countries in Central Asia, providing updated earthquake loss estimates with a higher level of details on all components with respect to previous studies in the region, besides having used a regionally consistent approach that on the one hand, allows direct comparisons at different disaggregation levels (e.g., Country and Oblast), and on the other hand, is aimed to facilitate initiating a policy dialogue regarding national and regional disaster risk financing and insurance applications. This earthquake risk model made use of a regional probabilistic seismic hazard analysis, as well as a comprehensive exposure database on which different types of assets and sectors were included, and for which two scenarios (years 2020 and 2080) were modelled. For each type of asset, a unique vulnerability function was derived and later used for the convolution with the hazard data that allowed estimating the loss exceedance curve, at different disaggregation levels, from where other risk metrics such as the average annual loss (AAL) and specific return period losses, were obtained. The regional earthquake AAL for the 2020 exposure scenario has been estimated in around $2 Bn, being Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan the countries with the highest earthquake risk levels in the region. Besides the probabilistic earthquake risk results, as-if scenarios were modelled using a pseudo-deterministic approach to assess the human and economic losses for realistic and representative earthquakes for the main cities within earthquake prone regions in the five countries within the study area.
Assimilation of satellite swaths versus daily means of sea ice concentration in a regional coupled ocean-sea ice model
Authors: Durán Moro Marina , Sperrevik Ann Kristin , Lavergne Thomas , Bertino Laurent , Gusdal Yvonne , Iversen Silje Christine , Rusin Jozef
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Operational forecasting systems routinely assimilate daily means of sea ice concentration (SIC) from microwave radiometers in order to improve the accuracy of the forecasts. However, the temporal and spatial averaging of the satellite individual swaths into daily means of SIC entails two main drawbacks: (i) the spatial resolution of the original product is blurred (specially critical on periods with strong sub-daily sea ice movement), and (ii) the sub-daily frequency of passive microwave observations in the Arctic is not used, providing less temporal resolution in the data assimilation (DA) analysis and therefore, in the forecast. Within the SIRANO (Sea Ice Retrievals and data Assimilation in NOrway) project, we investigate how challenge (i) and (ii) can be avoided by assimilating satellite individual swaths (Level-3 Uncollated) instead of daily means (Level-3) of SIC. To do so, we use a regional configuration of the Barents Sea (2.5 km grid) based on the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) and The Los Alamos Sea Ice Model (CICE) together with the Ensemble Kalman Filter (EnKF) as the DA system. The assimilation of individual swaths significantly improves the EnKF analysis of SIC compared to the assimilation of daily means; the Mean Absolute Difference (MAD) shows a 10 % improvement at the end of the assimilation period, and a 7 % improvement at the end of the 7-day forecast period. This improvement is caused by better exploitation of the information provided by the SIC swath data, in terms of both spatial and temporal variance, compared to the case when the swaths are combined to form a daily mean before assimilation.
OC6 Project Phase IV: Validation of Numerical Models for Novel Floating Offshore Wind Support Structures
Authors: Bergua Roger , Wiley Will , Robertson Amy , Jonkman Jason , Brun Cédric , Pineau Jean-Philippe , Qian Quan , Maoshi Wen , Beardsell Alec , Cutler Joshua , Pierella Fabio , Hansen Christian Anker , Shi Wei , Fu Jie , Hu Lehan , Vlachogiannis Prokopios , Peyrard Christophe , Wright Christopher Simon , Friel Dallán , Hanssen-Bauer Øyvind Waage , dos Santos Carlos Renan , Frickel Eelco , Islam Hafizul , Koop Arjen , Hu Zhiqiang , Yang Jihuai , Quideau Tristan , Harnois Violette , Shaler Kelsey , Netzband Stefan , Alarcón Daniel , Trubat Pau , Connolly Aengus , Leen Séan B. , Conway Oisín
Published: August 2023

Abstract. This paper provides a summary of the work done within Phase IV of the Offshore Code Comparison Collaboration, Continued, with Correlation and unCertainty (OC6) project, under International Energy Agency Wind Technology Collaboration Programme Task 30. This phase focused on validating the loading on and motion of a novel floating offshore wind system. Numerical models of a 3.6-MW horizontal-axis wind turbine atop the TetraSpar floating support structure were compared using measurement data from a 1:43 Froude-scale test performed in the University of Maine’s Alfond Wind-Wave (W2) Ocean Engineering Laboratory. Participants in the project ran a series of simulations, including system equilibrium, surge offsets, free-decays, wind-only conditions, wave-only conditions, and a combination of wind and wave conditions. Validation of the models was performed by comparing the aerodynamic loading, floating support structure motion, tower base loading, mooring line tensions, and keel line tensions. The results show a good estimation of the aerodynamic loading and a reasonable estimation of the platform motion and tower base fore-aft bending moment. However, there is a significant dispersion in the dynamic loading for the upwind mooring line. Very good agreement was observed between most of the numerical models and the experiment for the keel line tensions.
Integration of Technology in the Era of Information Enhancement in Advancing English Classroom Education
Authors: Hu Xinchan , Lv Kaili
Published: August 2023

The degree of internationalization and openness has continuously increased along with the ongoing growth of the global economy. Higher-level English language instruction must also keep up with technological advancements and global growth. To significantly respond to the inclination of an improved English education system in the future, it is currently essential to construct a multi-source knowledge base on English methodology for education and assessment index system. The development of English teaching has been better facilitated by actively absorbing significant education perceptions from foreign successful teaching models. In the present English education and learning procedure, it is essential to modify the conventional teaching strategy, change the past educational ideas, contribute greatly to forming a global and versatile training course, and significantly gather thoughts for outstanding education from international examples for excellent teaching. The post-test average for the experimental class is 81.50 points, compared to 78.60 points for the control class; the excellence rate for the teaching method is 39%, and the pass rate is 100%, whereas the post-test average for the controlled group has an outstanding rate of 33%. An 88.8% pass rate was achieved. Further investigation reveals that the post-test outcomes of the experimental class have improved in both the passing and excellent rates. After the exam, the experimental class's kids' test results significantly outperformed those of the control group. The pupils' general performance has considerably improved.
Role of Literacy & Non-Formal Basic Education Department, Punjab in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors: Zahid Nazir Khan  , Shazia Iqbal  , Safdar  Hussain  , Sajjad Ahmad
Published: August 2023

According to Article 25-A of the constitution of Pakistan, Basic Education is the right of every child and Pakistan is also signatory of Dakar Framework for Action. To achieve Education for All Goals, Government of Punjab established Literacy & Non Formal Basic Education Department (L&NFBED) in 2002, to provide basic education to drop out/ out of school children by opening Non Formal Basic Education Schools (NFBES). The purpose of the study was to identify initiatives taken by the L&NFBED for achieving SDGs, challenges regarding quality education and to suggest suitable strategies for quality education. The population was comprised on NFBES of Punjab. Multi-stage Sample was selected through Census and Convenient sampling. A questionnaire was developed to acquire quantitative and qualitative data. The obtained data was analyzed and it was found that majority of respondents viewed that before opening NFBES, base line survey is conducted, teachers are hired after interview, Centre Kit and Learner Kit is provided. Induction and cluster training for teachers is arranged. Sixty percent enrollment in NFBES is of girls and poorest segment of the society is enrolled to eliminate gender discrimination, poverty and to give equal access to free education. Midterm and promotional assessment is conducted. Low teachers honorarium, home based schools, single teacher for six classes and non provision of non formal elementary education are challenges to achieve SDGs. It was suggested that Government of Punjab should increase teacher’s honorarium, hire additional science teachers in NFBES and establish Non Formal Elementary Schools.
Vulnerability of the young university population to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections
Authors: Ferreira Sergio , Francisco Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo , Loyola Adriano Mota
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Brazilian universities receive annually thousands of young people who experience situations of vulnerability to the human immunodeficiency virus, sexually transmitted infections, and viral hepatitis. Objective: The aim of the present study was to analyze the secondary data obtained from the attendance record of the rapid testing campaign for these health problems at a federal university in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2019. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with secondary data of students (n=1,113) obtained from the standard attendance form by the Ministry of Health during the campaigns Fique Sabendo (Be Aware) in the period between November 25 and 29, 2019. Analyses were performed with the support of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences program, with the calculation of absolute and relative frequencies. Pearson’s chi-square test (5%) was used for comparison. Results: The results revealed a young, heterosexual, white profile. More than half reported having consumed alcohol and drugs in their lives. Other findings were the non-use of condoms with steady partners (18.1%) and occasional partners (21.3%), oral sex (86.8%), and unprotected sex in the last intercourse (45.6%). Most declared never being tested for human immunodeficiency virus (74.5%), syphilis (67.4%), hepatitis B (76.1%), or hepatitis C (77.0%). Conclusion: The university population is vulnerable to human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections due to the number of sexual partners and discontinued use of condoms with occasional partners. Such vulnerability is increased by the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Conformidades e não conformidades das variáveis ambientais em um Centro de Material e Esterilização
Authors: Leal Neto Clóvis Portela , Araújo Viviany de Sousa , Alcântara Lays Lustosa , Pereira Francisco Gilberto Fernandes
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Verificar as conformidades e não conformidades à legislação sanitária das variáveis ambientais em um Centro de Material e Esterilização. Método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional analítico, realizado no Centro de Material e Esterilização de um hospital regional do interior do Piauí. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um checklist em três observações e organizados em tabela com apresentação das médias simples. Resultados: Verificou-se que a média extraída das três observações para os parâmetros de temperatura, ruído, umidade e luminosidade foram: área de recepção e limpeza — 33°C; 58,9 dB; 36,2% e 62 lux; área de empacotamento e esterilização — 33,3°C; 60,8 dB; 35,5% e 57,4 lux; e área de armazenamento e distribuição — 34,2°C; 57,8 dB; 34,3% e 53,1 lux. Conclusão: Há inadequações entre os valores obtidos e as recomendações da legislação sanitária, o que pode refletir em prejuízos na produção bem como em consequências físicas, mentais e psicológicas ao trabalhador.
Validação de um protocolo de teleconsulta pré-operatória de enfermagem em hernioplastia e colecistectomia
Authors: Bandeira Tatiany Marques , Barros Natália Kaizer Rezende Ortega de , Santana Rosimere Ferreira , Rocha Greiciane da Silva , Gomes do Carmo Thalita
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Validar um protocolo de teleconsulta pré-operatória de enfermagem em hernioplastia e colecistectomia. Método: Estudo metodológico realizado em um hospital filantrópico localizado em Rio Branco, Acre. Participaram dez enfermeiros especialistas em assistência perioperatória. A validação ocorreu no período de agosto a outubro de 2021. O protocolo do estudo foi fundamentado na revisão de escopo do Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI) e nos diagnósticos e nas intervenções de enfermagem de ansiedade e o risco de recuperação cirúrgica retardada. Os dados foram analisados pelo índice de validade de conteúdo, adotando o valor maior ou igual a 0,8 na análise global. Resultados: Os enfermeiros validaram o conteúdo proposto, atestando sua abrangência, clareza e relevância em todos os itens, com altos índices de validade de conteúdo globais maiores que 0,95. Conclusão: O protocolo construído foi validado por especialistas, sendo evidenciadas sua abrangência, clareza e relevância de sua tecnologia didática instrucional para aplicabilidade clínica no período pré-operatório.
Socially-driven risk in a town of the Amazon coastal zone: the case of Vigia de Nazaré, in Pará state, Brazil
Authors: Barreto Cairo Eduardo Carvalho , Pimentel Marcia Aparecida da Silva
Published: August 2023

A cidade de Vigia de Nazaré, nordeste paraense, está situada em uma sub-região da Zona Costeira Amazônica, a Zona Costeira Paraense (ZCP), assentada nos níveis mais baixos dos terraços regionais e em planícies fluviomarinhas. Etapas da formação socioespacial da cidade evidenciam a problemática aqui analisada: a anexação de planícies fluviomarinhas ao contexto urbano, servindo para o assentamento espontâneo de diversas famílias, em sua maioria em situação de vulnerabilidade social. O objetivo é compreender, sob a perspectiva histórico-geográfica e da vulnerabilidade inerente, uma análise integrada dos processos físicos e sociais que expuseram e criaram no ambiente urbano espaços de vulnerabilidade ao risco hidrometeorológico. A análise dos dados revelou altos acumulados de precipitação anual para o contexto regional, com um período chuvoso bem definido, que duram de janeiro a maio (acima de 300 mm em média), posto em um ambiente sob influência de macromarés semidiurnas, podendo alcançar 4,5 m. Para o ano de 2022, foram verificados 60 registros de maré iguais ou acima de 4,2 m, nível de alerta local para coincidência com chuva. A ocupação recente deu-se em sua maior parte no nível morfológico de menor altimetria, a planície fluviomarinha urbanizada alcançou 1/3 do núcleo urbano. Este local, exposto à dinâmica do ambiente costeiro estuarino, exprime atualmente aspectos da degradação ambiental e alteração dos processos hidromorfodinâmicos.