bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Harrâdum dans le paysage archéologique du Moyen Euphrate au début du second millénaire av. J.-C.
Authors: Kepinski Christine
Published: June 2023

Harrâdum, ville nouvelle du Moyen Euphrate, appartient à une ligne de villes fortifiées mise en place par des royaumes plus ou moins lointains. Elle marque une nouvelle étape franchie dans l’appropriation territorial et souligne le contrôle permanent de grandes puissances, apte à relayer les conquêtes militaires. Le paysage archéologique comprend dès lors des agglomérations et des villages de tailles variées mais aussi des villes nouvelles, des enceintes délimitant des espaces ouverts ou peu construits ainsi que des lieux de rassemblement et de rituels.ResumenHarrâdum, ciudad nueva del Éufrates medio, pertenece a una línea de ciudades fortificadas establecida por reinos más o menos lejanos. Señala una nueva etapa en la apropiación territorial y subraya el control permanente de grandes poderes, capaces de dar el relevo a las conquistas militares. Desde entonces, el paisaje arqueológico comprende una gran variedad de ciudades y poblaciones de diverso tamaño, pero también una novedad: murallas delimitando los espacios abiertos o apenas construidos, así como los lugares de reunión y dedicados a los rituales.AbstractHarrâdum, new town of the Middle Euphrates, belongs to a line of fortified cities established by more or less far-distant realms. It emphasizes a new step towards territorial appropriation and underlines permanent control of main powers, able to relieve military conquests. From that time on, the archaeological landscape includes a variety of cities and villages of different sizes but also fortified walls that mark the boundaries of open or little built spaces, as well as gathering and ritual spaces.Keywords, Mots clefs, Palabras clave: Ville. Territoire. Glacis. Ritualisation. Contrôle
Eine Steininschrift des Sîn-šarru-iškun aus dem Site Museum in Assur
Authors: Kessler Karlheinz
Published: June 2023

Esta nueva inscripción real escrita en un bloque de piedra para el rey asirio Sîn-šarru-iškun estuvo albergada en el museo del yacimiento de Assur hasta al menos 1987. Contiene una inscripción del templo de Nabu y su consorte Tašm?tu en Assur, similar a otros textos cuneiformes aparecidos en tablillas de arcilla, conos y ladrillos. La inscripción consiste principalmente en frases hechas atribuidas a este soberano. No obstante, el texto debe tomarse como una versión independiente.Palabras clave: Assur, inscripción real, Nabû, Sîn-šarru-iškun, Tašm?tu AbstractThis new royal inscription written on a stone block for the Assyrian king Sîn-šarru-iškun was at least housed in the Assur Site Museum until 1987. It contains a building inscription of the temple of Nabû and his consort Tašm?tu in Assur similar to other cuneiform texts as appearing on clay tablets, cones, and bricks. The inscription consists mainly of stock-phrases that have been known for this ruler. Nevertheless, the text has to be taken as an independent version.Keywords: Assur, Königsinschrift / royal inscription, Nabû, Sîn-šarru-iškun, Tašm?tu
Tradiciones de la vida rural en la región de al Madam (Emirato de Shajah, EAU): la agricultura y los usos del entorno
Authors: Saleh Alkhalifa Waleed
Published: June 2023

Una parte del Proyecto Madam versa sobre la adaptación humana al medio y los usos tradicionales del mismo anteriores a la modernización. La información recogida sobre las formas de agricultura, riego y fabricación de adobes resulta asombrosamente próxima a las evidencias proporcionadas por la arqueología para la Edad del Hierro en la zona.Palabras clave: Proyecto al Madam, agricultura tradicional, regadío, fabricación de adobes tradicional AbstractA part of the al Madam Project deals with human adaptation to the environment and traditional uses of the same prior to modernization. The information collected on the forms of agriculture, irrigation and production of mud bricks are amazingly close to the evidence provided by archeology to the Iron Age in the area.Keywords: Al Madam Project, traditional agriculture, irrigation, traditional mud bricks manufacturing
El camino hacia el oeste: los viajes de Domenico Laffi y otros peregrinos italianos a Santiago de Compostela
Authors: Novoa Portela Feliciano
Published: June 2023

El presente artículo analiza algunos de los viajes de los peregrinos italianos que se acercaron a Compostela antes de mediados del siglo XVII. Entre ellos merece atención Cosme III de Médici y sobre todo Domenico Laffi, que hizo la peregrinación tres veces y que escribió un Itinerario que además de tener una gran calidad literaria, es un documento indispensable para conocer la España del siglo XVII.Palabras clave: Camino de Santiago, Rutas Jacobeas, Peregrinos italianos, Beda el Venerable, Diego de Gelmírez, Guillermo de Vercelli, Teobaldo de Mondovi, Aton de Pistoia, Virgilo Bornatii, Ramón Llull, Bartholomeo Fontana, Cosme III de Médici, Lorenzo Magalotti, Lisboa. AbstractThis article discusses some of the voyages of Italian pilgrims who came to Compostela before the midseventeenth century. Among them deserves attention Cosme III de Médici and especially Domenico Laffi made the pilgrimage three times and wrote an Itinerary that besides having a high literary quality, is an essential document to know the seventeenth-century Spain.Keywords: Route to Santiago, Jacobean Routees, Italian pilgrims, Beda el Venerable, Diego de Gelmírez, Guillermo de Vercelli, Teobaldo de Mondovi, Aton de Pistoia, Virgilo Bornatii, Ramón Llull, Bartholomeo Fontana, Cosme III de Médici, Lorenzo Magalotti, Lisboa.
Le défilé de Khanuqa: Geografie e histoire au Moyen Euphrate méridional
Authors: Montero Fenollés Juan Luis
Published: June 2023

Le défilé ou verrou basaltique de Khanuqa est situé dans la vallée du Moyen Euphrate, dans la province de Deir ez-Zor (Syrie). Cette enclave avait une valeur géostratégique exceptionnelle; c’est la raison pour laquelle il a fonctionné comme frontière politique depuis l’antiquité préclassique. Son contrôle a été vital tout au long de l’histoire ancienne.Mots clefs: Verrou, Basalte, Frontière, Contrôle fluvial, Période Préclassique, Moyen Euphrate, Syrie.AbstractThe basaltic gorge of Khanuqa is located in the Middle Euphrates valley, in the province of Deir ez-Zor (Syria). This enclave had exceptional geostrategic value; for this reason, it has been considered a political frontier from the Pre-classical times. Its control was vital in the ancient history.Keywords: Gorge, Basalt, Frontier, Fluvial control, Pre-classical period, Middle Euphrates, Syria.
Paysans, bergers et colporteurs: La vie d'un village de l'âge du Fer dans la Péninsule de Oman (AM1-Thuqeibah, Sharjah, E.A.U.)
Authors: Córdoba J. Mª. , Cerro María del Carmen del , Mañé Montserrat
Published: June 2023

Les fouilles archéologiques menées en al Madam (Sharjah, Emirats Arabes Unis) répondent à diverses questions restées en suspens relatives à l’histoire et l’archéologie del’âge du Fer dans la Péninsule d’Oman. L’ètroite collaboration entre l’histoire, l’archéologie et les sciences naturelles peutre trouver les modes de vie et l’histoire quotidienne d’une petite communauté rurale. Il a même aidé à découvrir des facettes imprévues.Mots-cles: Age du Fer, Péninsule d’Oman, villages des oasis, puits, galerie du captage, fabrication de briques. AbstractArchaeological excavations carried out in the al Madam oasis (Sharjah, UAE) are responding to various questions related to the history and archaeology of the Iron Age in the Oman Peninsula. Close cooperation between history, archaeology and natural sciences can recover the way of life and every day story of a small rural community, even discovering unexpected facets.Keywords: Iron Age, Oman Peninsula, villages of the oasis, wells, catchment gallery, mud bricks manufacture.
Enki y Ninhursanga
Authors: Jiménez Zamudio Rafael
Published: June 2023

El mito de Enki y Ninhursanga, famoso por haber sido considerado por algunos autores un precedente del mito del paraíso, es una composición literaria en la que confluyen dos historias. En ambas aparece Enkicomo elemento unificador, simbolizando ese poder vivificador de las aguas dulces y frescas que irrigan latiera fertilizándola. La muerte y desaparición de esta divinidad debido a su incontinencia sexual causa la desecación de la aguas y la desertización del paisaje. Conscientes de ello los dioses, convencen a Ninhursanga para que lo devuelva a la vida. De este modo el equilibrio cósmico volverá a instaurarse.Palabras clave: Enki, Ninsikila, Ninhursanga, fertilidad, desecación, sexualidad. ABSTRACTThe myth of Enki and Ninhursanga, considered by some authors a precedent of the myth of the paradise, is a literary composition in which two stories come together. In both stories appears Enki as unifying element, symbolizing the revitalizing power of the sweet and fresh waters that irrigate and fertilize the land. The death and disappearance of this divinity because of his sexual incontinence causes the desiccation of the waters and the desertification of the landscape. The gods aware of it, persuade Ninhursanga to return him to the life. Thus the cosmic balance will return again.Keywords: Enki, Ninsikila, Ninhursanga, fertility, desiccation, sexuality.
Gran rey, rey del mundo, rey de Asiria ... ¿Rey de reyes de las tierras de Dilmun, Magan y Meluhha?
Authors: Cerro Linares Carmen del
Published: June 2023

La titulatura real asiria en el I milenio nos muestra una realeza poderosa que controla todo el mundo conocido, también el Mar Inferior, es decir las regiones de Dilmun y Magan. Dilmun, situado en la isla de Bahréin parece ser un reino gobernado por un soberano que envía tributos a Asiria. Magan presenta problemas de localización en los reinados de Sargón y en las primeras inscripciones de Aššarhaddon donde Kush y Magan parecen ser el mismo territorio. La península de Omán parece olvidada en las fuentes neoasirias, en realidad ahora es mencionada bajo el nombre de Qadê, donde reina Padê. Desde el punto de vista arqueológico hemos buscado el corazón de Qadê en lugares como Izki o Salut, pero por ahora ninguno de los yacimientos omaníes se corresponden con la ciudad del rey Padê y nada nos permite asegurarla presencia asiria en el área.Palabras clave: Asiria, Golfo Pérsico, Dilmun, Magan, Qadê, Edad del Hierro, Península de Omán Abstract:Assyrian royal titles in first Millennium shows us a strong kingship that has a power over the whole known world, even Lower Sea, i.e. the regions of Dilmun and Magan. Dilmun, placed in Bahrain Island, seems to be a kingdom ruled by a king who sends tributes to Assyria. Magan is more difficult to locate during the reign of Sargon as well as in the first inscriptions of Aššarhaddon, where Kush and Magan are the same land. Oman Peninsula seems to be forgotten in neoassyrian textual sources; but in fact Magan is mentioned by the name of Qadê, Land of King Padê. From an archaeological point of view, we have searched for Qadêcore at places like Izki or Salut, but until now, none Omani settlement matches the city of Padê or claims the Assyrian presence in the area.Keywords: Assyria, Persian Gulf, Dilmun, Magan, Qadê, Iron Age, Oman Peninsula
Il dominio achemeni de nella Siria del nord: il caso di Tell Tuqan
Authors: Baffi Francesca
Published: June 2023

La Siria durante il periodo di dominazione persiana rientrava nell’amministrazione della V Starapia.Ma mentre si ha una ricca documentazione, archeologica ed epigrafica, relativa al potere esercitato dai dominatori venuti dalla Persia sulla zona costiera del Mediterraneo, molto scarse sono le testimonianze di tale potere nella Siria interna, anche a causa del tipo di ricerca portato avanti fino ad oggi. Nondimeno, gli scavi di Tell Tuqan contribuiscono a ricostruire il quadro storico (come anche le scoperte della vicina Ebla) e documentano le caratteristiche di un sito condizionato dalla sua posizione sulle rive di un lago. I dati relativi all’insediamento dal periodo persiano all’età ellenistica sono, poi, molto interessanti e mostrano la continuità di vita all’interno dell’antico centro, senza alcuna interruzione.Parole chiave: Età persiana, Siria, Regione di Ebla, Tell Tuqan, Architettura, Ceramica, Figurine fittili.AbstractSyria during the Persian domination was administrated by V Satrapia. But, whereas there are so many archaeological and epigraphic evidences about the power Persia wielded on the East Coast area, the ones about inner Syria are really little, also because the kind of research that was treaded in that part of the country. Nevertheless, Tell Tuqan excavations helped to define the historical situation (in part already known by the recoveries in Ebla and in the other localities in the area) and documented the peculiarity of a place that was conditioned by his position on a shore of an ancient lake. Data about life from the Persian time to the Hellenistic one, are very interesting, and show a continuity without interruptions.Keywords: Persian Age. Syria. Ebla region. Tell Tuqan. Architecture. Pottery. Clay figurines.
Experiência Gamificada na Aula Remota de Matemática com a Plataforma Quizizz
Authors: Ribeiro Filho Raimundo José , Cravino José Paulo , Lopes J. Bernardino
Published: June 2023

Perante a uma nova realidade de aula remota, os professores estão cada vez mais buscando utilizar metodologias ativas, como por exemplo a gamificação, para tornar suas aulas remotas mais atrativas e mais participativas. Nesse cenário, cresce a utilização de recursos educacionais abertos para apoiar o ensino e a aprendizagem, com diversas opções para enriquecer essa interação online. A investigação ocorreu durante as aulas remotas da disciplina matemática com estudantes de uma escola pública brasileira, por meio da plataforma gamificada Quizizz, através de avaliações formativas para revisar os conteúdos de funções. A metodologia empregada teve uma abordagem mista, através de Design-Based Research, em três fases, com duas iterações realizadas. No intuito de contribuir para o professor proporcionar uma experiência gamificada nas aulas remotas, foi desenvolvido um roteiro de exploração do recurso educacional aberto Quizizz. Dentre os resultados encontrados, 89,1% dos estudantes afirmaram que participam das aulas quando tem uma atividade gamificada e 93,5% dos estudantes estão motivados em realizar suas atividades na plataforma Quizizz. Os professores podem beneficiar-se desse formato mais dinâmico e divertido do Quizizz para criar uma experiência gamificada por meio de uma avaliação formativa, com o potencial para aumentar o engajamento e o desempenho escolar.
Tecnología y Escuela Rural: Avances y Brechas
Authors: Rodríguez Jesús , Marín Diana , López Silvia , Castro M. Montserrat
Published: June 2023

Este trabajo explora la tendencia en investigación sobre el uso de la tecnología en la escuela rural desde dos enfoques complementarios, a través de un análisis de contenido y de un estudio bibliométrico. Para tal fin se han seleccionado 206 artículos científicos disponibles en la base de datos Scopus, WOS y Dialnet, empleando el método PRISMA. Se consideraron indicadores de productividad, colaboración e impacto, así como el contenido. Los resultados muestran la existencia de brechas digitales y sociales derivadas de cuestiones técnicas relacionadas con las dificultades de conectividad en los centros y la falta de formación del profesorado para adaptar las tecnologías al medio rural. Igualmente se destaca en los resultados el papel de la tecnología para visibilizar a los centros y las prácticas que se realizan en la escuela, el acercamiento a otras realidades y recursos, la compensación de desigualdades y la dinamización de experiencias socioeducativas. Los resultados de este trabajo permiten concluir que es necesario seguir indagando sobre los usos de la tecnología en la escuela rural, las percepciones de los participantes, las políticas educativas, el impacto del uso de tecnología en el ámbito rural y las posibilidades que ofrece el uso de la misma.
Ocena wiedzy pielęgniarek na temat zabiegów z użyciem implantów piersiowych
Authors: Sztrauch Aneta , Jaworski Aleksander P. , Drozdowska Aneta , Łątkowska Ada , Adamczyk Dawid , Łątkowski Łukasz , Drozdowski Piotr
Published: June 2023

Streszczenie: Wstęp Operacje piersi z zastosowaniem implantów są jednymi z najczęściej wykonywanych operacji plastycznych u kobiet. Wykonuje się je zarówno ze względów estetycznych, jak i onkologicznych. Biorąc pod uwagę interdyscyplinarny charakter tych procedur, szeroką wiedzę na ich temat powinien posiadać nie tylko chirurg plastyk przeprowadzający zabieg, ale również pielęgniarki. Cel Przeprowadzono badanie kwestionariuszowe mające na celu sprawdzenie poziomu wiedzy pielęgniarek pracujących na terenie województwa dolnośląskiego. Materiał i metody Kwestionariusz składał się z 32 pytań. Dane ilościowe automatycznie zbierały się w arkuszu dostępnym w narzędziu Google. W badaniu wzięło udział 110 pielęgniarek. Wyniki Z analizy otrzymanych danych można wnioskować, że poziom wiedzy pielęgniarek na temat zabiegów z użyciem implantów piersiowych jest dobry. Wnioski Pomimo dobrego poziomu wiedzy pielęgniarek dotyczącego wykorzystania implantów piersiowych w zabiegach operacyjnych, istnieje przestrzeń na pogłębienie tej wiedzy. Szerszy zakres wiedzy w tym temacie prezentują pielęgniarki, które pracują w oddziałach zabiegowych, od pielęgniarek pracujących w oddziałach zachowawczych. Zasadne wydaje się przeprowadzenie wieloośrodkowego badania analizującego poziom wiedzy pielęgniarek dotyczących zabiegów z wykorzystaniem implantów piersi na terenie całej Polski.
Ocena wpływu hiperbarii tlenowej na utlenowanie tkanek palców ręki poddanych wtórnym zabiegom rekonstrukcyjnym
Authors: Stala Maciej , Kobielska Ewa , Krajewski Krzysztof , Śmieszek Jarosław , Król Katarzyna , Chrapusta Anna
Published: June 2023

Streszczenie: Wstęp Do najczęstszych ostrych urazów rąk należą częściowe lub całkowite amputacje palców. Możliwość uratowania uszkodzonej części kończyny zależy od wielu czynników. Jeżeli pierwotna operacja pozwoli na uratowanie palca, wówczas rozpoczyna się planowanie wtórnych operacji rekonstrukcyjnych. Operacje po całkowitych lub subtotalnych amputacjach są szczególnie trudne w związku z powstaniem okrężnej blizny zwiększającej ryzyko wtórnego upośledzenia krążenia po operacjach korekcyjnych. Cel Celem niniejszej pracy była ocena zastosowania przezskórnej oksymetrii i stwierdzenia możliwości uzyskania poprawy utlenowania pooperacyjnego tkanek palców po wtórnych zabiegach rekonstrukcyjnych. Materiał i metody Praca obejmuje 42 pacjentów operowanych w Małopolskim Centrum Oparzeniowo-Plastycznym w latach 2019–2021 z powodu dysfunkcji pourazowej ręki po całkowitej lub subtotalnej amputacji palców w II strefie zginaczy wg Verdana. Pacjenci po operacji rekonstrukcyjnej byli kwalifikowani do sprężenia w komorze hiperbarycznej. Przeprowadzono u nich pomiar poziomu utlenowania tkanek operowanego palca przy pomocy przezskórnej oksymetrii z wykorzystaniem urządzenia TCM4 Radiometer. Pomiar wykonywany był przed oraz po zabiegu operacyjnym. Wykonano analizę statystyczną wyników. Wyniki Wykazano możliwość oceny utlenowania tkanek palca w okresie przed- i pozabiegowym z użyciem przezskórnej oksymetrii zarówno w normo-, jak i hiperbarii. Wykazano poprawę utlenowania tkanek miękkich operowanych palców w fazie pooperacyjnego gojenia ran w trakcie sprężenia w komorze hiperbarycznej, wyrażoną jako istotny wzrost TcpO₂. Wnioski Wykazany w badaniu wzrost utlenowania tkanek palca w trakcie sprężania w komorze hiperbarycznej oraz udowodniona klinicznie rola tlenu w procesach regeneracyjnych pozwala wnioskować, że przedstawiony schemat leczenia może optymalizować procesy gojenia tkanek.
Equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies of hazardous dye neutral red biosorption by spent corncob substrate
Authors: Yu Xiuwu , Zhang Guang , Xie Chuanxin , Yu Yuanqin , Cheng Tielong , Zhou Qi
Published: June 2023

This study focuses on the possible use of spent corncob substrate (SCS), an agricultural waste utilized after the cultivation of white rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus, to adsorb the hazardous dye Neutral Red (NR) from aqueous solutions. Natural SCS was initially characterized by using a combination of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) techniques. A batch adsorption study was carried out with varied solution pH, adsorption time, temperature, and initial NR concentration. It was found that NR uptake was favorable over a pH range of 4.0 to 7.0, and the equilibrium adsorption capacity can be reached within about 180 min. The biosorption data were also calculated by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model. The maximum adsorption capacity was 139.1, 140.0, and 143.3 mg g-1 at 20, 30, and 40 °C, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters showed that the adsorption was a spontaneous and endothermic process. The study highlighted a new pathway to develop potential low-cost biosorbent for the removal of dye pollutants from wastewater.
Living benthic foraminifera from El Ferrol Bay
Authors: Romero Dennis , Merma Lander , Marquina Robert , Flores Georgina , Quipúzcoa Luis , Solís Juana , Cardich Jorge
Published: June 2023

The study focused on the assemblage of ‘living’ benthic foraminifera (stained with Rose Bengal) in the surface sediments of El Ferrol Bay (Chimbote, 9°S). Twelve sampling sites were selected at depths ranging from 4.5 to 27 meters in September 2015. Water samples were collected near the seafloor to determine dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and nutrient (nitrate and phosphate). Sediment samples were analysed for total organic matter (TOM) and the chlorophyll-a to phaeopigment ratio (chl-a/phaeo. Our findings confirm that this bay experiences hypoxic conditions at the seafloor (~2 mL/L) in addition to high dissolved nitrate levels. The assemblage was primarily composed of hyaline calcareous species, a porcelaneous calcareous species, and a soft-shelled foraminiferal species. Densities ranged from moderate to high, with the calcareous species Bolivina costata being the dominant species and B. elegantissima co-dominant in most sites. Based on our analysis, no significant differences were observed between the assemblages of living benthic foraminifera in the inner and outer bay. However, the influence of bottom nitrates on shallow-water foraminiferal species was notable. These results provide a baseline reference for future monitoring and calibration studies.
Evaluation and Management Update: Data in Medical Decision-making
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: June 2023

In March 2023, the American Medical Association released “Errata and Technical Corrections—CPT® 2023,” which included technical corrections to the guidelines for evaluation and management (E/M) services. This article reviews those technical corrections and how they affect code selection.
AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter
™ July 2023 Quiz (Online Exclusive)
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: June 2023

Quiz for AAPC Continuing Education Units
Buber e Educação: diálogo como resolução de conflito
Authors: Anselmo Guilherme Alexandre
Published: June 2023

A proposta que se submete á apreciação da EDIPUCRS é tradução de livro originalmente publicado em Inglês. O livro foi escrito em parceria com W. John Morgan (Cardiff University e University of Nottingham; Unesco Professor for the Economy of Education). Descrição do Livro Martin Buber (1878-1965) é considerado um dos maiores pensadores do século XX e as suas contribuições para a filosofia, teologia e educação são testemunho disso mesmo. O seu pensamento baseia-se na ideia de que as pessoas são capazes de dois tipos de relações, nomeadamente I-Thou e I-It, enfatizando a centralidade do diálogo em todas as esferas da vida humana. Por esta razão, Buber é considerado por muitos como o filósofo do diálogo por excelência. Após a morte de Buber, a apreciação do seu considerável legado às várias disciplinas em que ele tinha trabalhado tornou-se bastante silenciosa, mas nunca foi completamente esquecida. Existe agora um interesse renovado e crescente no pensamento de Buber, especialmente na sua filosofia de educação. Este livro reúne aspectos da filosofia e prática educativa de Buber, e explica o seu significado para o diálogo de paz e para a resolução de conflitos, tanto entre indivíduos como entre comunidades. A filosofia de diálogo e os pontos de vista de Buber sobre a educação são fundamentais para demonstrar os benefícios pessoais e sociais da educação dialógica, bem como os perigos da educação não dialógica. O livro será uma leitura valiosa para académicos, investigadores e estudantes pós-graduados interessados em Martin Buber, educação, diálogo de paz e resolução de conflitos. A tradução foi financiada com verba do CDEA/DAAD PUCRS e assim sendo a publicação em Portugues necessitará disponibilizar a logo do CDEA/DAAD. Também, como sou Leitor/
On the scaling patterns of infectious disease incidence in cities
Authors: Patterson-Lomba Oscar , Gomez-Lievano Andrés
Published: June 2023

Urban areas with larger and more connected populations offer an auspicious environment for contagion processes such as the spread of pathogens. Empirical evidence has revealed a systematic increase in the rates of certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in urban areas with larger population sizes. With rampant urbanization worldwide, it is increasingly important to improve our understanding of the key drivers of these systemic infection patterns. Using confirmed-case data for three STDs in U.S. metropolitan areas, we investigate the scaling patterns of the incidence of these infectious diseases in urban areas. The most salient features of these patterns are that, on average, the incidence of infectious diseases that transmit with less ease i) scale more steeply with population size, ii) are more variable across cities of similar size, and iii) are less predictable across time. These features are explained using a simple mathematical model of contagion and also through the lens of a new theory of urban scaling. These theoretical frameworks help us reveal the links between the factors that determine the transmissibility of infectious diseases and the properties of their scaling patterns across cities.
Can we use the lessons of the pandemic to face the next humanitarian crises, now?
Authors: Mery Gustavo
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic is only one devastating example of the pressing need to effectively apply science to solve real-world problems in today’s global environment. Mathematical modelling applied to population health research and management is one effective tool to bridge that gap, but we are not using it to its full potential. This article presents a reflection on some lessons from successfully applying mathematical models to guide decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica. We assembled an inter- and cross-disciplinary team with three key characteristics: robust cutting-edge technical skills for mathematical modelling, an effective pathway to communicate with the decision-makers, and the capacity to translate what the decision-makers needed to know into parameters in the model, and vice versa. Lessons from this experience can guide on how to transform the use of mathematics to understand and improve population health and its determinants, to help us face the next humanitarian crises, now.
The relationship between burnout levels and mindfulness of university students-athletes
Authors: Metin Serkan Necati , Uzgur Kamil , Akkoyunlu Yağmur , Konar Nurettin
Published: June 2023

Background and Study Aim. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between burnout levels and mindfulness of students who are active athletes.
Material and Methods. Descriptive analysis and correlational research model were utilized in the study. As data collection tools in the study, "Personal Information Form" including demographic information of the students was requested at first. Two scales were used: The "Athlete Burnout Scale," developed by Raedeke and Smith and adapted into Turkish by Kelecek et al.; The "Athlete Mindfulness Scale," developed by Thienot et al. and adapted into Turkish by Tingaz. The research group consisted of a total of 378 people, 96 women and 282 men, who were selected by random sampling method, actively practicing sports. In the study, t-test was used for pairwise comparisons and ANOVA test was used for multiple comparisons. Pearson Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between mindfulness and burnout levels.
Results. In the study, it was found that there were significant differences in burnout levels depending on the gender variable and in some mindfulness sub-dimensions depending on the branch variable. In addition, it was determined that there was a significant negative relationship between burnout levels and mindfulness levels.
Conclusions. The study found that active sports students with high mindfulness levels had lower levels of burnout, indicating that mindfulness may play a role in reducing burnout. While there were differences in mindfulness sub-dimensions based on age and sport type, overall mindfulness levels did not differ significantly.
Effect of Tabata training program on body fat reduction in healthy inactive women
Authors: Ljubojević Adriana , Gerdijan Nikolina , Pavlović Ratko , Šebić Lejla
Published: June 2023

Background and Study Aim. Tabata training is getting more and more popular these days. Based on interval training offers metabolic booster that causes major benefits for reducing body fat storage.  It is an interval training protocol which is a cardio workout for fat loss. The aim: this study was to examine the effects of a specific 16-week Tabata intervention program on body fat reduction in inactive healthy women.
Material and Methods. A non-randomized controlled trial with 2x2 statistical design was provide in this study. The research was conducted on a sample of 49 women (aged 30 to 45) employed in the administrative sector, with more than 6h of sedentary tasks in their habitual working day. It included one experimental group–EG (Tabata program, n=24) and one control group–CG (without physical activities, n=25) and two moments of evaluation: (Initial) at baseline and (Final) after 16 weeks of post intervention period. The body composition parameters and body circumference in each group was recorded. All body composition parameters were measured using a Body composition analyser (Tanita BC-418MA III).
Results. The results revealed that there was statistical significance difference after Tabata training program (TTP) in EG for body composition parameters (Mean±SD) for Body mass index (kg/m²) = 22.11±2.59kg/m²; p=0.04, ES=0.07); Fat tissue (%) =25.97±4.72; p=0.03, ES=0.08) and Fat tissue (kg) =17.52±5.11; p=0.02, ES=0.10). Furthermore, there were statistical significance difference in upper-arm circumference (24.95±2.31, p=0.00, ES=0.16) and waist circumference (75.93±7.18, p=0.02, ES=0.10). The control group did not achieve significant differences in the final measurement.
Conclusions. Tabata training exercise program (4 months) has been shown to be beneficial for reducing body fat in healthy inactive women
Antiviral drug resistance rates among patients with chronic hepatitis B infection
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey, Özlük Suat , Bayram Yasemin ,   Department of Microbiology, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey, Özkaçmaz Ayşe ,   Department of Microbiology, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey, Parlak Mehmet ,   Department of Microbiology, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey, Özdemir Ayşe ,   Department of Family Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, Aypak Cenk ,   Department of Family Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
Published: June 2023

Introduction and aim. Chronic hepatitis B infection (CHB) affects millions of people around the world. Many clinicians find it challenging to choose therapeutic agents due to the mutations that occur in the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that cause drug resistance. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the HBV resistance rates against the currently recommended first-line therapies in the region of our country where HBV prevalence is high. Material and methods. A total of 96 patients (56 men and 40 women) with HBV infection were enrolled in the study. The serum samples collected from those were analyzed with real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis followed by pyrosequencing (PyroStar HBV Drug Resistance Test, Altona Diagnostics, Germany) for drug resistance mutations associated with lamivudine, adefovir, telbivudine, entecavir, and tenofovir. Results. HBV drug-resistance mutations were investigated in 80 treatment-naïve and 16 treatment-experienced patients (6 entecavir, 4 PEGylated-interferon, 4 tenofovir, 2 lamivudine). None of the HBV-DNA samples had mutations cause to drug resistance were detected in any codons regions that were analyzed. Conclusion. Antiviral resistance poses serious obstacles for clinicians in the treatment of CHB. Determining whether antiviral resistance exists in HBV is critical to choose the appropriate treatment agent.
Progestins and combined oral contraceptives in the hormonal treatment of endometriosis – a review
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland, Rojek Kornelia
Published: June 2023

Introduction and aim. Endometriosis is a common inflammatory disease affecting 6-10% of women of reproductive age. It is defined as the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, dyspareunia and infertility are the main symptoms of endometriosis patients. Endometriosis treatment methods can be broadly divided into surgical and pharmacological. Currently, hormonal drugs are often used for women with endometriosis to relieve bothersome symptoms. The aim of this article is to review new publications presenting the effectiveness as well as side effects of the use of progestins and combined oral contraceptives in the hormonal treatment of endometriosis. Material and methods. A review of the literature regarding progestins and combined oral contraceptives in the treatment of endometriosis was performed using the PubMed database. In the end, 67 articles were included in this review. Analysis of the literature. Progestins and combined oral contraceptives significantly reduce dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia and pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. However, there is a risk of potential side effects, which should be taken into account when choosing a therapy for each patient individually. Conclusion. Endometriosis is a chronic disease that has a significant impact on the health-related quality of life of patients. When choosing a treatment, many aspects should be considered, primarily the patient’s preferences, drug tolerance and safety. Further drug research is needed to determine the most effective treatment for endometriosis.
Anemia – a scourge to maternal and child development in Bihar, India
Authors:   Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India, Nirala Santosh Kumar , Rao Rajath ,   Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India, Naik Bijaya Nanda ,   Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India, Patil Shreyas ,   Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India, Verma Manisha ,   Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India, Singh CM ,   Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India, Pandey Sanjay ,   Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
Published: June 2023

Introduction and aim. Anemia remains a leading contributor to years lived with disability (YLDs), being responsible for 50.3 million (5.82%) YLDs worldwide and 19.3 million (12.03%) YLDs in India, respectively. Results of the National Family Health Survey 2019-2021 (NFHS-5) suggest a high burden of anemia in India among women of reproductive age and children aged 6-59 months at the national level (57%, 67.1%), and in the state of Bihar, India (63.5%, 69.4%). Iron deficiency is the leading cause, accounting for more than half the cases. Anemia bodes harmful implications for both the mother and child, with long-lasting consequences for the latter. Anemia control programs have yielded little benefit despite efforts stretching over five decades. This narrative review aims to highlight the burden of anemia and the probable factors behind it among under-5 children and women of reproductive age in the Indian state of Bihar. Material and methods. The paper is a narrative review. The following databases were used to search and select literature: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. In addition, the websites of relevant government departments and national health programs were searched for pertinent material. Analysis of the literature. A multitude of reasons seem to be behind the unabated high prevalence in Bihar: low socioeconomic status, gender disparities, traditional customs and practices, food insecurity, lack of diverse diets, poor consumption, and no adherence to iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements, groundwater contamination with arsenic and fluoride, and supply chain mismanagement, all playing roles of varying degree. Conclusion. An all-encompassing approach and not merely the provision of IFA supplements are necessary to unravel the intricate web of factors that lead to anemia.
Satisfaction with perinatal care in women giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Bejer Agnieszka , Dziedzic Agnieszka ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Fedurko Weronika ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Frydrych Angelika ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Świst Bernadetta ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Schwartz Marta ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Majcher Angelika ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland, Inglot Adrian ,   Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
Published: June 2023

Introduction and aim. The role of a medical team during the perinatal period is significant, since it not only focuses on the patients’ physical health, but also impacts mental wellbeing. The aim of this study is to compare the level of satisfaction with the quality of care provided by healthcare professionals during pregnancy and perinatal period before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and method. The study was conducted among 102 women who had at least two births, one in the pre-pandemic period and the other during the pandemic. An original questionnaire (53 items) was used to assess the quality of medical care. Results. The assessment of the quality of medical care, and the emotional and informational support received from medical personnel during pregnancy and perinatal care was significantly higher before the COVID-19 pandemic (p<0.001). During the pandemic, the respondents experienced significantly more anxiety about their health (p=0.027) and their baby’s health (p=0.028) as well as anxiety caused by the lack of a partner during labor (p<0.001). Conclusion. It is necessary to further evaluate the quality of medical care for pregnant and perinatal women in order to determine the best possible procedures for the functioning of health care in the time of a pandemic.
The effect of weight loss on serum ceruloplasmin levels in obese patients
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, Yigit Ece , Sayar Ilknur ,   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Published: June 2023

Introduction and aim. Serum ceruloplasmin level may be a biomarker associated with obesity and cardiovascular risk. We aimed to evaluate the effect of body weight lost by diet and exercise program on metabolic parameters and serum ceruloplasmin levels in obese patients. Material and methods. A total of 120 obese patients with BMI ≥30 kg/m 2 were enrolled in a 16-week balanced diet program with the goal of losing 10% or more of body weight while maintaining a daily energy deficit of 500-1000 kcal/day. Results. Mean weights of the patients decreased from 93.2±15.1 kg to 83.2±13.1 kg (p<0.001) and mean BMI decreased from 35.8±5.6 kg/m 2 to 31.9±4.9 kg/m 2 (p<0.001). Mean ceruloplasmin decreased from 25.2±4.7 mg/dL to 23.6±4.9 mg/dL (p<0.001), mean total cholesterol from 191.8±37.1 mg/dL to 153.8±28.7 mg/dL (p<0.001), mean LDL from 120.3±31.4 mg/dL to 91.1±27.7 mg/dL (p<0.001) and mean fasting blood glucose from 108.2±35 mg/dL to 103.3±81.1 mg/dL (p<0.001). There was a statistically significant and weak correlation between the change in ceruloplasmin and the change in BMI (p=0.016, R=0.233). There was a statistically significant and weak correlation between ceruloplasmin change and weight change (p=0.010, R=0.251). Conclusion. Obese patients’ serum ceruloplasmin levels were found to decrease with weight loss.
An error compensation controller for milling robots
Authors: Khoi Phan Bui , Hai Ha Thanh , Thuy Tran Minh
Published: June 2023

This paper presents a method of controlling a serial robot for milling by an inverse kinematic controller combined with an outer PD loop (Inverse Dynamics + PD controller), with calibration and compensation of errors in calculating the cutting forces. Because the cutting forces are generated at the time of cutting, at the contact area between the workpiece and the cutting tool, the generalized forces of the cutting forces in the differential equations of motion of robot is always variable and difficult to determine precisely. The cutting forces depend on the cutting mode, the geometric parameters of the cutting layer, the cutting conditions, etc. This study shows an inverse dynamic controller with the outer PD loop and an additional calibration block to compensate the differences between the actual cutting forces and calculated cutting forces (which are caculated by the empirical formula). The cutting forces at each machining time of the calibration block is determined based on the differential equation of motion. The efficiency (convergence time and accuracy) of the proposed controller is evaluated by comparison between the numerical simulation results of the controller with cutting force calibration and the conventional PD controller. In the conventional PD controller, the dynamic model of the robot is assumed to define precisely. The results contribute to design and manufacture the controllers for robotic milling, and to improve the quality of the machined surface.
Dehydrin AmDH1 improves drought tolerance in transgenic maize plants
Authors: Thi Thu Hue Huynh , Quynh Lien Le , Chi Mai Nguyen , My Linh Tran , Manh Minh Bui
Published: June 2023

Dehydrin is a large protein group to have protective functions to plant cells under osmotic stress. Overexpression of dehydrin encoded genes isolated from mangrove plants had improved drought tolerance of transgenic plants. Therefore, in this research, a coding sequence with the length of 573bp that encodes Dehydrin1 (DH1) protein was isolated from a mangrove plant namely Mam bien (Avicennia marina) which naturally grows in Xuan Thuy national park, Vietnam. The coding sequence was denoted as AmDH1 and cloned into the plant transformation vector pCAM 35S-AmDH1. The transgenic vector was transformed into A. tumefiaciens cells and the vector was transferred into the K7 maize line to generate transgenic maize seedlings. The AmDH1 transgenic maize T2 seedlings have shown an improved drought tolerance than the original K7 maize line.
Formação docente para a Educação Profissional e Tecnológica no século XXI
Authors: Sena Francisco das Chagas de , Souza Francisco das Chagas Silva
Published: June 2023

Neste artigo, objetiva-se analisar as políticas para a docência na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica (EPT), no século XXI, considerando as possíveis permanências e mudanças quando comparadas ao século XX. O percurso metodológico constou de um levantamento na legislação voltada para a EPT com vistas a conhecer como está posta a formação inicial e continuada de professores. A análise desses documentos permite concluir que, salvo alguns avanços, se comparada ao século XX, não houve mudanças profundas quanto à política de formação docente para essa modalidade, pois esta continua sendo vista, pela ótica hegemônica, como apenas formadora de mão de obra para o mercado. Seguindo a lógica neoliberal e da acumulação flexível, a formação de professores tem sido orientanda por cursos rápidos. Os documentos mais recentes destacam a importância do chamado notório saber.
A construção cotidiana de currículos na EJA
Authors: Dantas Fabíola Maria , Da Silva Francisco Canindé
Published: June 2023

As experiências vivenciadas no passado podem oferecer soluções criativas para resolução de problemas atuais. Este trabalho versa sobre como as experiências das escolas radiofônicas de Natal/RN (1958) e do Movimento de Educação de Base (1963) em Caicó/RN, influenciaram na criação e operacionalização do programa radiofônico EJA em Ação, idealizado em tempos de pandemia como meio de esperançar a continuidade dos estudos dos sujeitos da EJA na 10ª Diretoria Regional de Educação, Cultura e Esportes/RN. Professores e estudantes participantes do referido programa, pensarampraticaram currículos a partir dos cotidianos vivenciados localmente, aproximando saberes científicos e populares, objetivando a emancipação e democratização do ensino, de maneira inclusiva e solidária.
Percepção de professores formadores sobre a licenciatura em formação pedagógica de docentes para educação profissional e tecnológica do IFRN
Authors: Santos Luiz da Silva Antônio , Tavares Andrezza Maria Batista do Nascimento Tavares , Paz Edna Oliveira da , Oliveira Rayane Lourenço
Published: June 2023

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo central identificar a percepção de professores formadores sobre a Licenciatura em Formação Pedagógica de Docentes para Educação Profissional e Tecnológica do IFRN. O estudo teve como base os seguintes questionamentos: a) como os atores envolvidos concebem os propósitos formativos do curso; b) quais os contributos do curso para o fortalecimento do Currículo Integrado no IFRN; c) quais desafios no âmbito do curso precisam ser superados? Concernente às configurações metodológicas, utilizamos como técnica de coleta de dados a entrevista semiestruturada, composta de 04 (quatro) questões abertas aplicadas a 03 (três) professores formadores que atuaram no curso, assim como o aporte bibliográfico. Como resultado,aferimos contributos na construção de percursos e cenários formativos de docência vinculados às práticas de Educação Profissional, mediante imersão do professor-estudante em contextos concretos que aprimoram o desenvolvimento profissional no e para o exercício da docência, por meio de um modelo formativo que tem interface dialógica com arquiteturas curriculares pautadas em códigos integrados.

Palavras-chave: Docência; Educação Profissional; Currículo Integrado; Prática pedagógica.