bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aided Augmented Input and the EC+ App in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Zurita-Díaz Antonio-Javier , Calleja-Reina Marina
Published: October 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) significantly impacts communicative, social, and behavioral skills, especially in children with Level 3 ASD. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems can help address these challenges. Aided augmented input emerges as an AAC strategy that enhances expression and comprehension through visual and verbal inputs from the communicator. Additionally, the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) has enabled their educational and therapeutic use to support individuals with ASD, providing versatile and accessible tools that facilitate learning, interaction, and skill development. This study aims to analyze the effects of combining aided augmented input with a multimodal ICT support called EC+, compared to ARASAAC paper-based resources, on communicative, social, and behavioral skills. A quasi-experimental design was employed to compare the effects of both resources, including two groups of 6 children each, all with Level 3 ASD. The results showed significant improvements with both resources, but the ICT support proved more effective in the areas of communication and behavior. It is concluded that EC+ offers a more interactive and effective approach to enhancing the overall development of children with ASD, complementing paper-based resources in a valuable and innovative way.

El trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) afecta significativamente las habilidades comunicativas, sociales y conductuales, especialmente en niños con TEA de Grado 3. Los sistemas de comunicación aumentativa y alternativa (CAA) pueden ayudar a enfrentar estos desafíos. La estimulación asistida del lenguaje surge como una estrategia de CAA que mejora la expresión y la comprensión a través de inputs visuales y orales del interlocutor. Por otra parte, el desarrollo de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) ha permitido su uso educativo y terapéutico para apoyar a personas con TEA, ya que proporciona herramientas versátiles y accesibles que facilitan el aprendizaje, la interacción y el desarrollo de sus habilidades. El objetivo del estudio es analizar los efectos de combinar la estimulación asistida del lenguaje con un soporte TIC multimodal llamado EC+, en comparación con recursos en papel de ARASAAC, sobre las habilidades comunicativas, sociales y conductuales. Se empleó un diseño cuasiexperimental para comparar los efectos de ambos recursos, incluyendo dos grupos de 6 niños cada uno, todos con TEA de Grado 3. Los resultados mostraron mejoras significativas con ambos recursos, pero el soporte TIC resultó más efectivo en el área de la comunicación y del comportamiento. Se concluye que EC+ ofrece un enfoque más interactivo y eficaz para mejorar el desarrollo global de los niños con TEA, y complementa los recursos en papel de manera valiosa e innovadora.
E-Satisfaction from E-government Services after E-Participation: A Perspective of E-Service Users (Citizens)
Authors: Maria Abbasi  , Mustafa Hyder
Published: October 2024

In the improvement or deterioration and continual usage of e-government services, users of e-government services are the most important characters in the satisfaction of e-government in Pakistan. The current study aimed to measure Pakistani users’ satisfaction with e-government service apps and websites. Five hypotheses are framed and key factors (Trust, Citizens’ Involvement, Reduction of Corruption, Transparency, Effectiveness, and Efficiency of e-services). The influence of Pakistanis' satisfaction level with the e-government based on the corresponding literature review is identified in the study. To investigate the proposed hypotheses, survey data was gathered from 310 citizens of Pakistan. The data is analyzed using SPSS, leading to numerous significant findings. These findings emphasize the worth of understanding the main drivers of e-satisfaction to make available endorsements for generating e-government thresholds that are aligned with the expectations and needs of the users. They also propose valuable understandings for government policymakers and general practitioners to develop e-government portals by making an allowance for several factors.
Las habilidades profesionales relacionadas con los trastornos del lenguaje en la formación del maestro logopeda
Authors: Pallí Puente María Carla , Colomé Medina José Antonio , Navarro Pérez Yudarki
Published: October 2024

La formación de los profesionales para la educación demanda la actualización de los conocimientos a partir de la investigación y la innovación que permita a los estudiantes el desarrollo de habilidades profesionales relacionadas con el campo de acción de su futura labor. El maestro logopeda en su actividad profesional da solución a los problemas relacionados con la atención logopédica integral de los educandos con trastornos del lenguaje y la comunicación. El presente artículo se realizó en la Universidad de Matanzas como parte del proceso investigativo de estudios de posgrado y el trabajo científico-metodológico del colectivo de carrera y tiene como objetivo socializar los resultados del tratamiento de la afasia como habilidad profesional en la formación del maestro logopeda en la etapa de diagnóstico. La aplicación de los métodos, la observación y la entrevista permitieron obtener como resultados el insuficiente dominio de conocimientos y habilidades para el diagnóstico logopédico y la modelación de la atención logopédica integral al determinar las técnicas y ejercicios para el protocolo estudiado. En el estudio realizado se concluye que los estudiantes de la carrera Licenciatura en Educación Logopedia, presentaron un insuficiente desarrollo de las habilidades profesionales relacionadas con el tratamiento de la afasia.
Estrategia Didáctica para fortalecer el proceso de enseñanza - aprendizaje del algoritmo Simplex
Authors: Sánchez Reyes Rayner Manuel , Piloto Fleitas Neydalis
Published: October 2024

La Estrategia Didáctica que se propone, establece una fundamentación teórica, precisa su conceptualización y estructuración en tres etapas: identificación, organización y ejecución, cada una con un objetivo, acciones generales, acciones del profesor, acciones de los estudiantes y el grupo. Tiene un carácter flexible y sistémico; está contextualizada a partir de situaciones de aprendizaje vinculadas al objeto de la profesión, vinculando la teoría y la práctica. Los resultados obtenidos por la aplicación de la prueba de los signos de Wilcoxon, indican que los estudiantes a los que se les aplicó la Estrategia Didáctica, exhiben mejores resultados docentes, con respecto a los estudiantes que no les fue aplicada dicha estrategia, por lo que se concluye que la aplicación de la Estrategia Didáctica propuesta, es necesaria para llevar a cabo el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje del Algoritmo Simplex en los estudiantes de la carrera Ingeniería informática.
Evaluation of ChatGPT Usage in Preschool Education: Teacher Perspectives
Authors: Uğraş Mustafa
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine teachers' views on the use of ChatGPT in preschool education. The study was conducted using a case study, which is one of the qualitative research methods. In the 2023–2024 academic year, the study group consisted of 16 preschool teachers working in a province in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The researcher developed a semi-structured interview form and used researcher diaries as data collection tools. An inductive content analysis approach described the data from the interviews with the participating teachers and the research diaries. The findings revealed that most of the teachers thought that ChatGPT was suitable for preschool education due to its potential, such as creating personalized and creative activities and suggesting games and stories. However, negative opinions about potential problems such as obtaining misinformation, technology addiction, decreased social interaction, and deriving age-inappropriate content were also identified. Teachers agreed that ChatGPT has potential in terms of language development, individual learning support, development of creativity, fast access to information, and story creation, but they also had a common opinion that it can be harmful, such as increasing screen time, reducing social interaction, and not fully supporting emotional and social aspects. For successful integration at the pre-school level, technical requirements such as tablets and computers may be needed, as well as teacher trainings, a guide on how to use ChatGPT effectively, and information for parents. School administrators, teachers, and parents should receive training about ChatGPT, as suggested.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANDROID-BASED SERENITY MEDITATION GUIDE FOR TEENS
Authors: Sugianto Sugianto , Wisetia Adinda , Loka Eka Hita , Angel Metta Cris
Published: October 2024

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah belum adanya panduan meditasi ketenangan berbasis android bagi remaja.  Tujuan  dari penelitian ini mengembangkan  aplikasi panduan meditasi ketenangan berbasis android bagi remaja. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Research and Development (R&D) dengan   model pengembangan Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation (ADDIE). Teknik   pengumpulan   data   dalam penelitian ini menggunakan angket dan wawancara. Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan angket, pedoman wawancara, dan lembar validitas instrumen. Teknik keabsahan data telah mendapat validasi instrumen penilaian oleh ahli. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis Gregory. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah aplikasi panduan meditasi ketenangan berbasis android bagi remaja (TAPA-KU). Remaja yang menggunakan aplikasi TAPA-KU dapat mengikuti panduan meditasi ketenangan dengan baik. Remaja menggunakan meditasi ketenangan sebagai media mengatasi tekanan mental. Aplikasi TAPA-KU masuk kategori baik karena nilai validasi konstruk >0,75, serta aplikasi TAPA-KU secara keseluruhan mendapatkan skor 86,65 % termasuk kategori sangat baik.
The Affect of Firm Size, Debt Policy, Profitability on Stock Returns: Moderating Role Dividend Policy
Authors: Subing Hesty Juni Tambuati , Apriansyah Poni Melati
Published: October 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of Firm Size, Debt Policy and Profitability on Stock Returns with Dividend Policy as a moderating variable in non-financial Firms included in the LQ45 stock index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the 2017-2022 period. The sampling technique in this research is the purposive sampling technique. This research uses secondary data, namely the firm's annual financial report (annual report) obtained from the official website of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX). The analytical method used is multiple linear regression techniques and moderated regression analysis (MRA) with testing using the SPSS version 29.0 application. The research results show that Firm size has a positive and significant effect on stock returns. Debt policy and profitability have a negative and insignificant effect on stock returns. Dividend policy can moderate Firm size on stock returns. However, dividend policy does not moderate debt policy and profitability on stock returns; however, dividend policy can moderate the influence of Firm size, debt policy, and profitability simultaneously on stock returns. The managerial implications of this research show that Firm size, debt policy, and profitability have a significant influence on stock returns, while dividend policy can moderate this relationship.
Optimierung von Verbindungen durch erhöhte Reibung in der Scherfuge
Authors: Aurand Simon
Published: October 2024

Im Zuge eines Forschungsprojektes wurden Verbindungen optimiert, indem durch eine Oberflächenbearbeitung die Reibung in der Scherfuge erhöht wurde. Dazu wurden eingangs viele verschiedene Herstellungsverfahren betrachtet und auf ihre Anwendbarkeit, vor allem auch im industriellen Maßstab, untersucht. Die verschiedenen Oberflächen wurden anhand von Reibungsversuchen quantifiziert und es wurden sowohl statische als auch kinetische Reibungskoeffizienten ermittelt. Es zeigte sich, dass Oberflächen mit gleichmäßiger, ebener Strukturierung, zu bevorzugen sind gegenüber Oberflächen mit starker, punktueller Strukturierung. Anhand von Verbindungsversuchen wurden zunächst zielführende Oberflächenbearbeitungen identifiziert. Mit diesen Oberflächen wurden daraufhin weitere Verbindungsversuche durchgeführt, um das Verhalten von geneigten Schrauben und erhöhter Reibung in der Scherfuge zu erforschen. So konnten zum einen Gruppeneffekte wie Blockscherversagen untersucht und ausgeschlossen werden und neuartige Versagensfälle, wie Querdruckversagen unter den Verbinderplatten, aufgezeigt werden. Tragfähigkeitssteigerungen von bis zu 43% und Steifigkeitssteigerungen von bis zu 29% konnten aufgrund erhöhter Reibung in der Scherfuge ermittelt werden. Mit einem analytischen Rechenmodell konnte die Tragfähigkeit der Verbindung gut bestimmt werden und die Auswertung der Ergebnisse zeigte, dass der statische Reibbeiwert sowohl die mittlere Tragfähigkeit als auch die charakteristische Tragfähigkeit gut bestimmt. Dauerstandversuche zur Ermittlung des Langzeitverhaltens von Verbindungen mit geneigten Schrauben und erhöhter Reibung in der Scherfuge zeigten, dass die Reibung auch nach längerem Zeitraum noch aktiviert wird und sich beim Lastabtrag beteiligt.
Durchbrüche in Brettschichtholzbauteilen ‐ Exzentrische Anordnungen, Anordnungen in Gruppen und Verstärkungsmöglichkeiten
Authors: Danzer Martin
Published: October 2024

Der Beitrag handelt von experimentellen und numerischen Untersuchungen zu unverstärkten sowie verstärkten Durchbrüchen in Brettschichtholzbauteilen. Zur Untersuchung exzentrischer Anordnungen sowie Anordnungen in horizontalen Gruppen wurden die Einflüsse „Ausmitte“ sowie „lichter Abstand zwischen mehreren Durchbrüchen“ auf das Tragverhalten am Beispiel runder Durchbrüche im unverstärkten Zustand quantifiziert. Aus den Ergebnissen wurde für runde, unverstärkte Durchbrüche ein Bemessungsansatz abgeleitet, welcher die beiden genannten Parameter berücksichtigt. Eine Erweiterung des Ansatzes auf rechteckige Durchbrüche konnte über vergleichende, numerische Untersuchungen der Tragfähigkeiten runder und rechteckiger Durchbrüche erzielt werden. Neben dem unverstärkten Zustand wurde zudem der verstärkte Zustand in Form innenliegender, eingedrehter Verstärkungselemente untersucht. Dazu wurde zum einen der tragfähigkeitssteigernde Effekt dieser Verstärkung über einen Vergleich mit unverstärkten Durchbrüchen quantifiziert. Zum anderen wurde der negative Effekt der Verstärkung infolge des bei Schwindverformungen in verstärkten Bauteilen auftretenden Sperreffekts untersucht. Dazu wurden die verstärkten Durchbrüche zunächst einem langsamen Trocknungsprozess ausgesetzt und anschließend deren Resttragfähigkeiten ermittelt.
Punktgestützte Flachdecken aus Holz – technische Lösungen und Praxisbeispiele
Authors: Maderebner Roland , Strieb Thomas , Maurer Bernhard
Published: October 2024

Im Holzbau konnte sich eine Bauweise, die in der Betonbau‐Architektur seit Jahrzehnten als Standard gilt, bisher nur mit erheblichem Aufwand, wenn überhaupt, umsetzen lassen: punktgestützte Flachdecken. Hierbei werden die Lasten aus den Decken, ohne zusätzliche Unterzüge oder Wände, nur punktuell über Stützen abgetragen. In diesem Beitrag werden die zwei wesentlichen Herausforderungen dieser Bauweise bei Decken aus Brettsperrholz erläutert. Die erste Herausforderung besteht darin, die hohen Punktlasten im Bereich der Stützen abtragen zu können. Die zweite Herausforderung bezieht sich auf die Verbindung der einzelnen Brettsperrholzelemente auf der Baustelle. Diese Verbindung wird immer dann erforderlich, wenn die Deckenspannweite die herstellungsund transportbedingten Abmessungen der Brettsperrholzelemente überschreitet. In den letzten Jahren wurden an der Universität Innsbruck verschiedene Lösungsansätze für diese Herausforderungen entwickelt. Diese Erkenntnisse werden im folgenden Beitrag präsentiert. Für die Punktstützung wird ein Systemverbinder vorgestellt, der neben einer Querdruckverstärkung auch die Rollschubeigenschaften im Bereich der Punktstützung verbessert und gleichzeitig ein Durchleiten von Stützenlasten darüber liegender Geschoße ermöglicht. Bei der Verbindung der Brettsperrholzplatten wird eine Lösung mit einem Holz‐Beton‐Verbundsystem präsentiert. Die Erkenntnisse aus den Forschungsprojekten wurden bereits erfolgreich in verschiedenen Projekten umgesetzt, wobei eines davon detaillierter vorgestellt wird.
Hochhäuser aus Holz – Zwischen Forschung und Praxis in der Schweiz
Authors: Binck Charles , Frangi Andrea
Published: October 2024

Bis dato zählt die Schweiz drei Holz‐Beton‐Hybrid Hochhäuser. Mehrere Wohn‐ und Bürotürme befinden sich aktuell in Planung. Ein «reines» Holzhochhaus steht kurz vor dem Bau. Einige der Innovationen wurden im Forschungslabor der ETH Zürich getestet. Hierfür wurden in den vergangenen Jahren Versuche an speziellen Deckensystemen vollzogen und Dehnmessungen von hochbelasteten Holzstützen untersucht. Neuartige Holz‐ Beton‐Verbund‐Technologien wurden entwickelt, Langzeitversuche gestartet, sowie Versuche an neuen Verbindungstechnologien durchgeführt. Tiefgehende Untersuchungen zu den Themen Robustheit und Gebäudeaussteifungen sind im Gange. Dieser Beitrag gibt einen Einblick in die Forschung und Praxis der hybriden Holzhochhäuser in der Schweiz. Wesentlicher Treiber der Bauten ist die zunehmende Suche nach ökologischen Konstruktionsbauweisen. Aus ingenieurtechnischer Sicht sind es Leuchtturmprojekte, die jedoch den wesentlichen Vorteil geringerer Eigenmasse genießen. Aktuell zeigen die drei schweizerischen Ausführungen ein im Schnitt 30% geringeres Eigengewicht als ihre Geschwisterbauten in konventioneller Bauweise auf. Mit einer Verringerung des Materialvolumens und einer nur geringfügigen Reduzierung der nutzbaren Fläche um 1% zeigen die ersten Pilotprojekte bereits wettbewerbsfähige Amortisationsgrade auf.
Propriedades físico-químicas da madeira de Paulownia tomentosa Steud.
Authors: Welter Carline Andréa , Roso Matheus da Silva , Schmitt Eduardo , Silva Dieimes Maciel da , Wacht Wanessa Lunardi , Martins Vitória de Moura , Ratzlaff Fabiana Raquel , Farias Daniel Tavares de , Coldebella Rodrigo , Silva Gabriela Teixeira da , Pedrazzi Cristiane
Published: October 2024

A madeira de Paulownia tomentosa Steud. tem potencial para o desenvolvimento de produtos com alto valor agregado. A madeira é leve e macia, com excelentes propriedades de usinagem e acabamento, e por isso é usada para fabricação de materiais compósitos, chapas de madeira, móveis, papel e instrumentos musicais. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as características físicas e químicas da madeira de P. tomentosa, a fim de recomendar seu uso para a obtenção e geração de bioprodutos. Cinco árvores, com treze anos de idade foram abatidas para retirada de discos em diferentes alturas, os quais foram processados em cunhas e serragem. Para a determinação da densidade básica, foi empregada a metodologia descrita na norma NBR 11941. Os teores de extrativos totais, ligninas e holocelulose foram determinados segundo as normas da Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper industry – TAPPI. Análises de espectrometria no infravermelho, de química imediata (materiais voláteis, carbono fixo e cinzas) e termogravimétrica da madeira também foram realizadas. Os resultados obtidos para a madeira de P. tomentosa foram: densidade básica de 0,269 g/cm³, 17,3% de extrativos totais, 17,1% da lignina Klason, 1,15 de relação S/G e teores de holocelulose de 67,7%. A análise química imediata da madeira resultou em 86,5% de materiais voláteis, 12,9% de carbono fixo e 0,6 % de cinzas. A baixa densidade básica da madeira de P. tomentosa, bem como o baixo teor de lignina e de carbono fixo da madeira são características desfavoráveis do ponto de vista energético. Por outro lado, devido ao alto teor de holocelulose e baixo teor de lignina, a madeira de P. tomentosa se mostra promissora para a produção de bioprodutos de base celulósica, como a nanocelulose.
Parque Estadual do Turvo: visitação em tempos de administração pública
Authors: Marcuzzo Suzane Bevilacque , Jaskulski Letícia Pawoski , Figueiró Adriano Severo , Cardoso Sobrinho José
Published: October 2024

Os Parques Estaduais bem como os Nacionais têm entre seus objetivos o desafio de sensibilizar os visitantes por meio do desenvolvimento de atividades de educação e interpretação ambiental. Entretanto, para obter sucesso nesse propósito é necessário conhecer o perfil das pessoas que o visitam. Nessa perspectiva, conduzimos uma pesquisa a campo para identificar o perfil do visitante do Parque Estadual do Turvo no período de 2018 a 2019, bem como analisar as motivações e expectativas do turista ao percorrer o território da unidade de conservação. Para tal, aplicamos um questionário em 144 visitantes para avaliar a percepção dos visitantes na chegada (antes da visita) e na saída (após a visita). Os resultados permitem crer que a gestão do uso público no período avaliado não alcançou o “environmental friendly” pretendido. Para tal, o Parque Estadual do Turvo deve investir em diferentes formas interpretativas sobre a biodiversidade e, especialmente, sobre o ecossistema da onça-pintada, de forma a envolver e sensibilizar os visitantes quanto à importância das áreas protegidas, bem como quanto à conservação da natureza.
Efeitos da presença de Hedychium coronarium e do uso da terra na qualidade da água na zona de amortecimento do Parque Estadual do Turvo
Authors: Volpi Gabriel , Voeltz Thalia da Silva , Rocha Marcelo Carvalho da , Luz Felipe Bonini da , Santos Nilson Ferreira dos , Rosa Genesio Mario da , Bratz Lucas Hemsing , Turchetto Ricardo , Clasen Barbara Estevao , Silva Fabiana Regina da , Gaida William
Published: October 2024

O estudo realizado no Parque Estadual do Turvo, em Derrubadas, Rio Grande do Sul, investiga a presença da espécie exótica invasora Hedychium coronarium (Lírio do brejo) e seu impacto nas atividades agrícolas na zona de amortecimento. A região, de significativa importância ecológica, sofre com a compactação do solo devido à intensa agricultura, sendo predominante o uso de Latossolos Vermelhos. A análise da água indica que o Lírio do brejo tem um efeito positivo na qualidade da água, reduzindo os níveis de Nitrato, Potássio e Fósforo em comparação com áreas sem a planta. Entretanto, os níveis de Fósforo ainda excedem os limites legais, destacando a falta de consideração ambiental na zona de amortecimento do parque e os impactos da agricultura no solo. Estes resultados ressaltam a necessidade urgente de medidas de conservação e manejo adequado em áreas de proteção ambiental.
Características do basalto fácies campos novos da Formação Serra Geral e análise físico-química dos solos da Zona de Preservação e Zona Amortecimento do Parque Estadual do Turvo (RS)
Authors: Santos Nilson Ferreira dos , Mancuso Malva Andrea , Pasini Fernando , Kehl Gustavo Delmar , Volpi Gabriel Baraldi
Published: October 2024

O Parque Estadual do Turvo (PET) é um remanescente de Mata Atlântica localizado às margens do Rio Uruguai, em zona de fronteira entre o Brasil e a Argentina. O PET abriga uma importante biodiversidade e tem na sua Zona de Amortecimento (ZA), intensas atividades agrícolas. Algumas das drenagens que adentram no parque, nascem nessas zonas, atravessando as áreas de plantio, e suas bacias foram delimitadas e inseridas neste estudo. Foram realizadas analises físicas e químicas em 33 amostras de solos coletadas no interior do PET e na ZA; e análises químicas de uma amostra de rocha coletada no PET. A rocha magmática pode ser classificada entre Basalto e Basalto Andesítico. Os solos são principalmente argilosos e franco argilo siltosos, com características ácidas. Os solos do interior do Parque apresentaram teores inferiores de Cr, Co e Pb que os solos da zona lindeira do PET com a Zona de Amortecimento (que recebe manejo agrícola intensivo). Não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre os teores de Cr, Co e Pb entre os solos coletados na zona lindeira do PET - ZA, indicando a semelhanças no enriquecimento desses metais na composição química.
Avaliação da atividade antimicrobiana dos óleos essenciais do Eucalyptus globulus e Citrus sinensis frente a Aeromonas hydrophila
Authors: Peixoto Tayna , Teixeira Cristiane Antunes , Verdi Camila Marina , Barin Thais de Moraes , Schneider Taiane
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Esse estudo tem o objetivo de avaliar o potencial antimicrobiano dos óleos essenciais de Eucalyptus globulus e Citrus sinensis frente a Aeromonas hydrophila, um dos microrganismos que está relacionado às infecções em peixes. Métodos: Realizou-se os testes de disco difusão com 10 μl dos óleos essenciais frente ao inóculo de A. hydrophila na escala 0,5 de McFarland, além da Concentração Inibitória Mínima (CIM) através da técnica de microdiluição em placas de 96 poços e da Concentração Bactericida Mínima (CBM) retirando-se uma alíquota da CIM de cada óleo e inoculando em placa contendo o meio Mueller-Hinton. Resultados: A média dos halos de inibição em triplicata foram de 17 mm com o óleo essencial de E. globulus e de 25,7 mm com o óleo essencial de C. sinensis, ademais se obteve uma CIM de 5.758 μg/ml (m/v) com o óleo essencial de E. globulus e 330,7 μg/ml com o óleo essencial de C. sinensis, além de uma CBM de 5.758 μg/ml (m/v) com o óleo essencial de E. globulus e de 2.645 μg/ml (m/v) com o óleo essencial de C. sinensis frente a A. hydrophila. Considerações finais: Os óleos essenciais de E. globulus e C. sinensis possuem potencial antimicrobiano frente a bactéria A. hydrophila, podendo ser administrados no cultivo de peixes, diminuindo a contaminação bacteriana dos animais e posterior contaminação humana através do consumo de sua carne.
Prevalência de ansiedade, estresse e depressão em cuidadores informais e sua relação com a funcionalidade de pacientes com alterações neurológicas
Authors: Bueno Lucas Mateus Campos , Oliveira Ana Júlia Rodrigues de , Utida Jussara Eliana , Valenciano Paola Janeiro , Silva Joyce Karla machado da , Araujo Camila Costa de
Published: October 2024

Os distúrbios neurológicos podem resultar em sequelas, diminuição na capacidade funcional ou até mesmo uma dependência funcional do sujeito, fazendo com que o mesmo necessite de cuidados e suporte para as atividades básicas do cotidiano, neste cenário, surge a atuação do cuidador informal que assume a responsabilidade de assistir o paciente tornando-se suscetível aos desgastes físicos e emocionais. Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência de ansiedade, estresse e depressão de cuidadores informais de pacientes com alterações neurológicas, identificar se há uma correlação entre esses sintomas no cuidador informal, assim como, verificar também se há uma correlação entre os sintomas presentes no cuidador e a funcionalidade dos pacientes assistidos. Métodos: Foi realizada uma pesquisa de caráter transversal com amostra de conveniência e análise descritiva e inferencial. A coleta de dados constitui-se a partir da aplicação dos questionários de caracterização sociodemográfica, ansiedade, estresse e depressão (DASS-21) e Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF). Resultados: Sintomas de ansiedade, estresse e depressão foram encontrados nos cuidadores informais, sendo observado uma correlação significativa entre os sintomas de ansiedade do cuidador informal e a funcionalidade dos pacientes com alterações neurológicas, assim como, também foi possível observar uma correlação significativa entre os sintomas de estresse e depressão com a ansiedade no cuidador. Considerações Finais: Conclui-se que, há uma prevalência de ansiedade, estresse e depressão nos cuidadores informais, assim como, a dependência funcional dos pacientes com alterações neurológicas parece estar relacionada ao bem estar mental do cuidador.
O impacto da pandemia do covid-19 para a infância e a adolescência: uma Revisão Narrativa
Authors: Félix Nathália Quaiatto , Mansour Kamila Mohammad Kamal , Garcia Edna Linhares , Krug Suzane Beatriz Frantz
Published: October 2024

A pandemia causada pelo coronavírus levou à ressignificação de muitas ações e à adaptação às diferentes formas de trabalhar, estudar, realizar os hábitos do dia a dia e de socializar. O objetivo desta revisão narrativa foi investigar o impacto da pandemia do COVID-19 na vida de crianças e adolescentes. Para definição da pergunta norteadora, foi utilizada a estratégia PICO, e após pesquisas em diferentes bases de dados nacionais e internacionais. Foram selecionados 18 estudos dentro do tema central proposto que serão apresentados e discutidos por meio de unidades temáticas referentes às implicações da COVID-19 no estilo de vida, no processo de ensino e aprendizado e nas interações sociais. As mudanças que o cenário pandêmico causou no cotidiano dessas duas dimensões da vida fez com que tivessem que se adaptar e vivenciar novas rotinas. Esse tipo de mudança inesperada pode influenciar no desenvolvimento biopsicossocial dessa população.
Hérnia inguino-escrotal gigante - relato de caso
Authors: Machado Sandra , Machado Eduardo Soares
Published: October 2024

Hérnias inguinais volumosas caracterizam-se pela perda de domicílio na cavidade abdominal e a redução de seu conteúdo pode resultar em hipertensão abdominal, caracterizada como síndrome compartimental. A correção cirúrgica dessas patologias constitui um desafio pela elevada incidência de recidivas e complicações locais. No caso relatado, a indução do pneumoperitônio progressivo no pré-operatório (PPP) de hérnia inguino-escrotal gigante permitiu o retorno do conteúdo do saco herniário à cavidade abdominal sem a consequente elevação da pressão intracavitária. Mediante colocação de um cateter intraperitoneal, através de punção guiada por tomografia computadorizada (CT), realizou-se insuflação de aproximadamente 600 ml de ar ambiente em dias alternados, no total de 11 sessões de PPP. O presente estudo relatou a técnica de PPP como adjuvante na correção cirúrgica de hérnia inguino-escrotal com perda de domicílio pela técnica de Lichtenstein sem a consequente elevação da pressão intra-abdominal, demonstrando a segurança e eficácia do método.
Wkład ośrodków statystycznych w Krakowie i we Wrocławiu w rozwój metod klasyfikacji i analizy danych
Authors: Pociecha Józef , Jajuga Krzysztof , Walesiak Marek
Published: October 2024

The year 2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of Prof. Kazimierz Zając, the long-standing head of the Department of Statistics and later the director of the Institute of Statistics, Econometrics and Computer Science at Krakow University of Economics, while 2023 marked the 10th year of the passing of Prof. Zdzisław Hellwig, the long-standing head of the Department of Statistics and director of the Institute of Economic Cybernetics at Wroclaw University of Economics. Both professors were the scientific leaders of statistical centres at the above-mentioned universities. The aim of the article is to present the contribution of Polish statisticians to the development of the theoretical foundations and empirical research in the field of numerical taxonomy and methods of data classification and analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on the achievements of Professor Zając and Professor Hellwig and their students and associates. According to the authors of this work, recalling the achievements of these scholars is especially important as most commonly cited sources on data classification and analysis are mainly English-language.
Analyzing the Impact of Marketing Mix and Hospital Brand Image on Patient Satisfaction and Loyalty: A Study at XYZ Maternity Hospital
Authors: Nur Al Islamiyah Maryam , Wuisan Dewi Sri Surya
Published: October 2024

This study examines the impact of the marketing mix and hospital brand image on patient satisfaction and loyalty at XYZ Maternity Hospital. As healthcare services face increasing competition, especially among hospitals, marketing strategies such as the 7P marketing mix and brand image play a crucial role in enhancing patient satisfaction and building loyalty. The study uses a quantitative method with 205 postpartum patients as respondents. Data analysis using PLS-SEM reveals that both the marketing mix and hospital brand image have a significant positive effect on patient satisfaction, which in turn strongly influences patient loyalty. These findings underscore the importance of focusing on improving patient-centered services and maintaining a positive hospital image to foster long-term patient loyalty.
Perancangan Model Alat Pemilah Sampah Berbasis PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
Authors: Damayanti Eva , Sidik Miftahul
Published: October 2024

Perkembangan teknologi telah menciptakan berbagai inovasi yang dapat mempermudah pengelolaan sampah. Teknologi seperti sensor pintar dan sistem otomatisasi membuka peluang untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dalam pengelolaan sampah. Namun, meskipun teknologi menawarkan solusi yang potensial, masih banyak penggunaan sistem pengelolaan sampah tradisional yang tidak efisien. Dengan demikian, melihat kondisi ini, ada kebutuhan untuk memperkenalkan teknologi dalam pengelolaan sampah nasional untuk meningkatkan efisiensi, efektivitas, dan kesadaran akan pentingnya pengelolaan sampah yang berkelanjutan.  Sehingga pada pembuatan mesin pemilh sampah ini dilakukan beberapa tahapan  yang meliputi  konsultasi, studi literatur, perancangan, pembuatan dan pengujian dari sistem  serta analisis, dari hasil yang diperoleh dari pengujian prototype tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan menguji sistem pemilahan sampah otomatis berbasis Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), yang menggunakan kombinasi sensor proximity induktif dan fotolistrik untuk memisahkan sampah logam dan non-logam. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen, di mana sistem pemilahan sampah dirancang, diproduksi, dan diuji menggunakan sampah logam dan non-logam. Proses pengujian melibatkan pengukuran akurasi sensor dan kinerja aktuator dalam memindahkan sampah ke tempat yang sesuai. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa sensor proximity induktif dan fotolistrik berfungsi dengan baik dalam mendeteksi material sampah dengan tingkat akurasi yang tinggi, sementara aktuator mampu memindahkan sampah sesuai spesifikasi yang diharapkan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa sistem pemilahan sampah berbasis PLC yang dikembangkan mampu meningkatkan efisiensi proses pemilahan sampah, serta dapat diimplementasikan dalam skala lebih luas untuk mendukung pengelolaan sampah yang lebih berkelanjutan di masa depan.
The Impact of Public Health on Health Planning
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine Kampala International University Uganda, Mwende Muthoni D.
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the complex relationship between public health and health planning, specifically how public health influences the design of health systems and services. It looks into the use of public health data and frameworks in health planning to address health inequities, socioeconomic factors, and community-level health issues. Case studies demonstrate effective models in which public health initiatives influence health planning, stressing stakeholder involvement, interdisciplinary methods, and policy frameworks. The study continues by discussing the obstacles and potential for better integrating public health into comprehensive health planning. Keywords: Public health, health planning, socio-economic determinants, health disparities, community health, policy integration.
Exploring BOLD's DNA barcode data releases: there's a fraction too much friction
Authors: Page Roderic
Published: October 2024

How to cite:

Page, R. (2024). Exploring BOLD's DNA barcode data releases: there's a fraction too much friction https://doi.org/10.59350/6qepn-ge510

Recently I’ve been exploring data downloaded from BOLD. Part of this was motivated by work done with David Schindel for a recent book: In this blog post I record some struggles I’ve had with the supposedly “Frictionless” data provided by BOLD.
A hundred years: The same and/or different?
Authors: Džakula Aleksandar
Published: October 2024

The last time frame of 100 years in public health is marked by two significant global events: The First World War, which signalled the beginning of this period, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought it to a close. Southeastern Europe underwent substantial changes during this century that shaped its public health system. The experiences and knowledge gained in the former Yugoslav territories are crucial locally and globally due to the unique challenges and innovative solutions implemented. These experiences became part of the global heritage thanks to pioneers like Milan Jovanović Batut and Andrija Štampar, whose works had far-reaching impacts on public health. However, the question arises: have we, as successors of this well-organized public health system, truly made the most of this legacy? Once again, Southeastern Europe finds itself at the crossroads of global interests and migration flows. What have we carried forward from the past, and how does it define our present? How can the collaboration between two great experts, Batut and Štampar, be interpreted after a hundred years? Do we still have a people's health system, and what are our priorities today? What would the pioneers of public health in Southeastern Europe say to us now? This abstract aims to open and partially address several key questions regarding the past and future of public health in this part of the world.
Impact of health technology assessment and effectiveness analysis on healthcare services and procedures in Republic of Serbia
Authors: Atanasijević Dragana
Published: October 2024

Background: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is "a multidisciplinary process that uses explicit methods to determine the value of a health technology at different points in its lifecycle. Its' purpose is to inform decision-making in order to promote an equitable, efficient, and high-quality health system" Methods and Objectives: The aim of this study is to identify the place and role of HTA in the decision-making process in healthcare in the Republic of Serbia. To achieve this goal we performed pragmatic, nonsystematic literature review based on analysis of available documents Results: Since the adoption of the Rulebook on conditions and methods of health technology assessment in 2020, a total of 16 requests were officially submitted, for which the Ministry of Health requested the assessment performed by Institute of public health of Serbia. By the Healthcare law, the aim of the assessment is to have a basis for issuing a license for the use of new technology, but not to reimburse it. The fact of issuing license for use leads the assessment role more to the inspection direction. Furthermore, about a half of those requests were submitted by license holders for medical devices or private practices for the procedures, and the majority of those requests relate to technologies that, according to the literature review, are in the experimental phase of research and/or in the majority of countries that considered reimbursement, they were rejected for regular use due to the lack of evidence of effectiveness and/or or for arguable safety reasons. Conclusions: Since the function of HTA is exclusively to help the policymakers to use health resources in the most cost-effective way, there is necessity of formulation transitional documents to define the role and place of HTA as well as the assignments of MoH and NHIF related to the final decision of financing the new health technology. To have an impact of HTA implementation on the healthcare system there is need to face the challenges such as full dedication to HTA, the number of qualified human resources, trainings etc.
"Let's nourish ourselves with well-being": A program of integrated interventions for the prevention of eating disorders among 11-13 years old adolescents
Authors: Bonciani Manila
Published: October 2024

Background: Eating disorders (EAs) represent a significant public health problem, given the growing incidence and increasingly early onset among the youngest. The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered or further exacerbated these disorders, especially in adolescents. Given the EAs multifactorial nature, it is important to combine universal prevention approaches, which act on strengthening protective factors, with selective and indicated prevention interventions, specifically aimed at subjects at greater risk of developing EAs. EAs screening allows an early identification of these people in order to start treatment more quickly and improve prognosis, but also to promote socio-emotional strengthening for those who are not yet in pathological conditions. Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS jointed efforts with the Local Health Authority and proposed to implement in a pilot district of the Municipality of Florence a program of integrated interventions aimed at contrasting EAs among 11-13 years old adolescents, involving families, schools, sport associations and the family paediatricians of the pilot district. Methods and Objectives: The program "Let's nourish ourselves with well-being" will use universal, selective and indicated prevention actions, in continuity with the existing care pathways at the territorial and hospital level, and it will aim at reducing the risk of EAs among 11-13 years old adolescents by strengthening their positive resources as protective factors, early identifying EA cases through screening in the middle schools and increasing early care starting from first level services. The study aiming to evaluate the program impact has a prospective controlled quasi-experimental interventional design, with an intervention group (consisting of around 2.500 students from all middle schools in the pilot district involved in the program) and a control group (consisting of students from other schools of the same level in other district of Florence). Results: The first results will be available in October 2024 after the baseline survey that will be carried out before the start of universal prevention interventions. The post-intervention survey will be carried out at the end of the school year, with a follow-up at 3 months and at one year using similar surveys in order to verify the effects of the program in the medium term. Conclusions: This program of integrated interventions may represent a model of community health promotion approach that strengthens awareness and the level of attention on EAs of reference adults, enhances the adolescents' skills to deal with the difficulties underlying the same EAs and advances the recognition and treatment of EAs. The study aims to verify its impact in the face of a significant commitment of coordination and continuity put into play by the various actors involved, to evaluate the results and the opportunity to replicate it.
One health, human rights and climate justice
Authors: Ferrante Margherita
Published: October 2024

The One-Health dimension is outlined as a global health perspective that emphasizes the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health, with the aim of improving communication and collaboration between different sectors through research and policy. Together, WHO, FAO, OIE and UNEP are committed to integrating the One Health approach so that the world is better prepared to prevent, predict, detect, and respond to any new threats to global health, while promoting forms of sustainable development. In an era of severe climate upheavals and pandemics, everything depends on the ability to start a virtuous path of energy and economic sustainability, but the negative economic shocks associated with climate variability also play an important role in the onset of conflicts. In summary, where there is an intensification of the effects of climate change, further conflicts are expected in the future following social and political destabilization. Conflicts increase the presence of migrants and refugees and large-scale movements of people, increasing the spread of emerging and reemerging diseases, famine, malnutrition, and social and mental distress. Eco-anxiety affects populations and in particular young people, creating significant behavioral and social imbalances. The fact that the countries most affected by extreme atmospheric phenomena, induced by the acceleration of climate change, are those that have contributed least to the upheaval of the climate system, in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, and that these are precisely the even those most affected by war events, imposes unprecedented demands for justice on a global level. In a dramatic situation of eco-systemic, climatic, war and fossil emergency, the issues of "climate justice" have become urgent and unavoidable. So, in this moment is urgent to: abandon fossil fuels and rethink energy demand, integrate climate justice and equity into all mitigation strategies, accelerate funding and support for vulnerable communities, climate justice promotes sustainable development and human well-being, ensure food security, clean water, adequate housing and access to healthcare and education for all.
Onychomycosis caused by trichophyton mentagrophytes: Case report
Authors: Jovanović Aleksandra , Habibović Selma
Published: October 2024

Background: Onychomycosis (tinea unguium) is an infection of the nail plate, the nail unit, caused by a type of fungus. It is a cosmopolitan infection that is localized on the legs in 80% of cases. Distal subungual onychomycosis (DSO) is the most common clinical form of onychomycosis caused by species T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes var. interdigitale i E. floccosum. Risk factors are older age, gender (usually male), poor hygiene, hyperhidrosis, genetic factors, infection in the family, smoking, associated mycosis (eg. tinea pedis) and other diseases. Case report: We present a 46-year-old male patient who has had changes in the nail of his right big toe almost two years ago. Patient used many treatments, but no improvement. The nail plate was deformed. In April 2024, the nail shaving (scarified) were processed in the laboratory for dermatophyte molds. Micelle fibers were found by direct microscopic preparation of nail scarification, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes was isolated by culturing on dermatophyte media. Isolate identification was performed on the basis of the microscopic morphology from the culture, the macroscopic appearance of the culture on the dermatophyte isolation media as well as by MALDI - TOF mass spectrometry. Conclusions: Mycological confirmation of infection of the toenail with the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes with adequate treatment improves the quality of life. Oral antifungals are used for the treatment of moderate - severe onychomycosis. Terbinafine and fluconazole is indicated for onychomycosis in Europe. Other oral antifungals such as, ketoconazole and griseofulvin are no longer used for the treatment of onychomycosis due to safety concerns and relatively lower efficacy.