bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sertolioma in a Canine: Case Report
Authors: Lima Marjorie Pinto de Oliveira , Moura Eduarda da Fontoura , Souza Ísis Moukaddem de , Costa Sheron da , Oliveira Mariana Pires de , Valandro Marilia Avila , Gorczak Rochelle
Published: August 2023

Sertolioma is frequent in elderly, non-castrated and cryptorchid dogs, originating from leidig, sertoli and/or seminoma cells, benign and unilateral. The objective of this study was to report the case of a canine, male, 5 years old and cryptorchid, describing the changes caused by the myelotoxicity of hyperestrogenism secondary to sertolioma. The animal showed swelling in the abdominal region, genital hyperpigmentation, pendular foreskin, generalized gynecomastia and cryptorchidism. In the blood count, severe anemia, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia were found. On ultrasound, it was possible to identify a mass in the caudal abdominal region, with an ectopic left testicle and a reduced right testicle with degeneration. An exploratory laparotomy was performed to extract the ectopic left testicle, and orchiectomy of the right testicle, requiring blood transfusions during surgery and 7 days after hospital discharge. As treatment, the patient received analgesics (dipyrone and tramadol), antibiotics (Amoxicillin + Potassium Clavulanate) and Lithium therapy. The treatment with lithium and the surgical procedures were successful in this case, as the animal gained a survival with quality of life, following the treatment and performing periodic hemograms.
The use of artificial intelligence in the teaching-learning process
Authors: Vellozo Stela Gonczarowska
Published: August 2023

We live significant processes of change, cultural, social and even economic due to technological advances. The teaching-learning process requires the need to experience these changes through new teaching tools, such as the use of artificial intelligence in training processes. In this way, there is an urgent need to align formal education with new tools such as "Google Leans", "Take app" and "Humata" developing school education with the new AI tools, rethinking the school curriculum and evaluation processes.
Network to confront violence against women: action strategies and social representations of the multidisciplinary team
Authors: Dias Marcella Bonifácio Lelles , Moreira Michelle Araújo
Published: August 2023

Violence against women is multidimensional and considered a serious public health problem. To this end, it is necessary to act as the Network to Combat Violence against Women, consisting of the community and services in the areas of health, security, justice, education, social assistance, among others, which act in an articulated way for the integral care of the victims. The objective of the research was to analyze the performance and social representations of the multidisciplinary team that makes up the Network to Confront Violence against Women. This is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research based on the Theory of Social Representations and approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the State University of Santa Cruz under opinion No. 5,648,111. The study sites were 12 institutions that make up the Network to Combat Violence against Women in a municipality in the South of Bahia. The participants were 12 professionals, managers and/or responsible for the institutions, composing the multidisciplinary team. Data collection took place in remote and face-to-face mode, between November 2022 and February 2023, through semi-structured interviews and data analysis was done using the thematic content technique proposed by Bardin. It was evidenced that the strategies of action are based on welcoming and listening, at which time the referrals related to protection, housing, food, exams and medications, depending on the condition of the victim and his family, are directed. With regard to justice and safety of victims, the actions are related to accompanying the women to make the complaints, executing the round, issuing and supervising the emergency protective measures. In turn, social representations are anchored in positive symbologies such as continuous support for victims and also negative, due to the lack of resources, some essential services and the need for articulation and qualified professionals.
X-ray investigation of graphic art
Authors: Silva Ana Catarina Koka de Souza , Zamboni Cibele Bugno , Silva Dalton Giovanni Nogueira da
Published: August 2023

X-rays produced by electron ionization provide an analytical tool that can assist investigations in the field of Artistic and Cultural Heritage. In this study, the technique of Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXF) was employed to investigate collections of postcards from the 1960s produced in Brazil, London and Uruguay. The collections belong to private collections and were made available for analysis at the Radiation Spectroscopy and Spectrometry Laboratory of the Institute for Nuclear and Energy Research (IPEN). This technique is non-destructive and allows the identification of chemical elements present in the different chemical formulations used in the printing industries of each country in the process of preparing postcards. This information allows tracing their origin and identifying copies/fakes, which enables their cataloging and registration for exhibition, as well as providing subsidies for conservators and restorers regarding the preservation and storage of these artistic materials.
Intersections between spanish vocal technique in singing and aspects of voice physiology
Authors: Tragtenberg Lucila
Published: August 2023

The Spanish Vocal Technique of Singing, taught in Brazil by Prof. Victor Olivares in the period from the 60s to 2008, and by the author of this article, from 1990 to the present, offers specificities linked to aspects of voice physiology, in the work of Ph.-E. Souchard (1989a and 1989b), also compared to other vocal techniques such as French and German. In this article we discuss these peculiarities, dialoguing with information present in the work of Richard Miller (1997) about vocal techniques of different nationalities.
Screening for anemia in childhood: A theoretical-practical relationship between medical semiology and university extension action
Authors: Alves Mônica de Almeida Lima , Brandão Anielle Chaves de Araújo , Lima Lirian Maciel , Rocha João Victor Teotônio , Sousa Ana Luíza Dias Arruda da Silva , Vilhena Elysa Stephannya Dobrões , Dantas Ana Luisa Idelfonso , Pecorelli Domennica Gomes , Pessoa Ana Carla de Arruda , Cunha Saraghina Maria Donato da
Published: August 2023

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia in childhood and is due to a deficiency of iron in the body. The symptoms of this type of anemia in children can range from pallor of the skin and mucous membranes to delayed cognitive and physical development. The practice of medical semiology plays a crucial role in the screening and diagnosis of anemia in childhood, involving the careful analysis of the signs and symptoms presented by the patient, the taking of a complete medical history and a thorough physical examination. The aim of this study is to present the experience of university extension in applying medical semiology to screening for anemia in children enrolled in a nursery school in the municipality of Cabedelo-PB. The study is an experience report carried out between April and June 2022 with medical students. Given the perception of the high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in children, an extension project was designed to screen for this pathology and refer children in need of a confirmatory diagnosis to health units for blood tests. The students taking part in the extension applied their theoretical knowledge of medical semiology, with the help of a hematologist lecturer, assessing skin and mucous membrane pallor, heart rate and capillary fragility. It was noticeable that the theoretical-practical relationship played a fundamental role in medical training, enabling the integration of knowledge, the development of clinical skills, a basis for decision-making and better quality of care for the community. Thus, university extension provides the opportunity to get involved in practical activities and services to the community, providing experience in real contexts, teamwork skills, developing communication skills and empathy, broadening the view of health and its determinants, as well as strengthening the sense of social responsibility.
Use of anesthesia in laparoscopic surgery
Authors: Drummond Júnior Délio Guerra , Guimarães Ana Carolina Campos Moraes , Morais Rainally Sabrina freire de , Castro Camila Taveira de , Santos Igor Costa
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery has become a widely used surgical approach due to its benefits, such as less surgical trauma, reduced recovery time and less postoperative pain. Anesthesia plays a key role in supporting these procedures, providing adequate conditions of safety and comfort for patients. Understanding the specific anesthetic considerations of laparoscopic surgery is essential to ensure a successful surgical experience. Objective: This narrative review article aims to analyze the use of anesthesia in laparoscopic surgery, examining the specific anesthetic considerations, the most commonly used anesthetic techniques and the challenges encountered during the procedure. Theoretical background: The topics covered in the theoretical background include preoperative considerations in 3 axes: patient assessment, pre-anesthetic preparation and adequate fasting. In addition, the importance of adequate monitoring during the procedure, pneumoperitoneum management, postoperative analgesia techniques and intra-abdominal pressure control are discussed. Methodology: The bibliographic research was conducted using the electronic databases PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. The following descriptors were used: "laparoscopic surgery", "anesthesia", "anesthetic management". The inclusion criteria were original articles, available in full text and written in English. Final Results: The proper use of anesthesia in laparoscopic surgery requires a careful and personalized approach. The choice of anesthetic technique, including the type of neuromuscular blockade, must be adapted to the characteristics of the patient and the surgical procedure. Adequate monitoring, including capnography and invasive blood pressure, is essential for the early detection of complications. The use of multimodal analgesia techniques, such as the infiltration of local anesthetics at the incision site and the administration of systemic analgesics, can contribute to better postoperative pain control and promote faster recovery.
Advantages of using general anesthesia
Authors: Drummond Júnior Délio Guerra , Guimarães Ana Carolina Campos Moraes , Bezerra Neto Pedro Dias , Castro Camila Taveira de , Santos Igor Costa
Published: August 2023

Introduction: General anesthesia is a technique widely used in surgical procedures, providing a state of unconsciousness, analgesia, muscle relaxation and physiological stability. Over the years, general anesthesia has evolved, and new drugs and technologies have been developed to improve the safety and efficacy of this procedure. Objective: To examine the advantages of using general anesthesia, exploring its indications, mechanisms of action and clinical benefits. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework of this narrative review encompasses published scientific studies on the advantages of using general anesthesia. The topics covered include 4 axes: the different drugs used in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, patient monitoring techniques during the procedure, post-anesthetic recovery and the clinical outcomes associated with the use of this technique. Methodology: The bibliographic research was conducted using the electronic databases PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. The following English descriptors were used: "general anesthesia", "advantages", "anesthetic agents". The inclusion criteria adopted included studies published between 2010 and 2023, articles available in full text and written in English. Final Results: General anesthesia offers several advantages in the surgical context. One of the main advantages is adequate control of pain and surgical stress, providing a state of unconsciousness that allows the procedure to be carried out safely and comfortably for the patient. In addition, general anesthesia enables muscle relaxation, facilitating surgical intervention and reducing the risk of intraoperative complications. General anesthesia also provides a quicker post-operative awakening and faster recovery for the patient, allowing an earlier return to normal daily activities. In addition, the use of new anesthetic agents and advanced monitoring techniques contribute to patient safety throughout the procedure.
Young black men: Racism and incarceration
Authors: Lima Carmelio de Sousa , Santos Claudenor Pereira dos
Published: August 2023

Andréa Rocha Pires, who claims to be of African descent, grew up on the outskirts of Bauru/SP, started working at the age of 10 in her family's small business, and until she graduated as a social worker, she worked as a gas station attendant, secretary and computer teacher. What led the author to choose the course to work as a social worker was the massacre at candelária in 1993. She started her social worker course at a private university in Bauru, finishing it at the public university as a scholarship student in 2000.
Preliminary study for the creation of a disaster food protocol
Authors: Velloso Verônica Motta Pimenta , Velloso Rachel Silva Fontes , Velloso Márcia Motta , Santos Silvana Maria dos , Santos Alexandre Luís Belchior dos
Published: August 2023

The latest disasters: Região Serrana RJ 2011; Vale in MG 2015; Brumadinho, MG 2019; Angra dos Reis RJ 2019; Petrópolis 2022 RJ and Recife PE 2022, have created something called "disaster tourism" (Oral information, VELLOSO, M. M. (2022), Curitiba and FRANCO, 2011).
The history of the Miriri mill
Authors: Guerra Pedro Jorge Coutinho
Published: August 2023

This research analyzed the establishment of the Miriri mill during the period of colonial Brazilian history and its contribution to the formation of the Captaincy of Paraíba, given that the foundations of the Hereditary Captaincies were part of the entrepreneurial logic of the Portuguese Crown in the conquest of overseas territories. We sought to discuss the strategic importance of this engenho for the creation of the captaincies in the north of the colony. Furthermore, we can see that the plans to use the sugar cane mills on the banks of the main rivers in Paraíba were part of the commercial dynamics of the first centuries of the construction of the Captaincies for the occupation of the territory, and in this context the religious orders played a fundamental role in their implementation, which, in the case of the Miriri mill, the religious of São Bento played a leading role.
Transgressions in the cities - Marginal lifestyles in the origins of skateboarding around the world
Authors: Santos Melo Jimmy Iran dos
Published: August 2023

In order to discuss the origins of modern sports and introduce skateboarding, which is on the fringes of urban youth, we will use the theoretical frameworks of Cultural History and Cultural Studies.
Strategies to combat arboviruses as the focus of PSE in a school in João Pessoa
Authors: Siqueira Ana Lívia Romão Bernado , Lacerda Catharina de Medeiros , Farias Henrique Silva , Oliveira Michele Araújo da Costa , Guimarães Raíssa de Souza , Ribeiro Nubia Kelly Rodrigues
Published: August 2023

The Health at School Program (PSE), a joint initiative of the Ministries of Health and Education, has the primary objective of promoting the integration of health and education in the educational environment. Through this program, initiatives are being developed for health promotion, disease prevention and comprehensive care for students (Ministry of Education, 2007a).
Netnographic insights in Twitter posts by women in situations of violence
Authors: Cardoso Carolina Duarte , Silva Rebeca Nascimento Cavalcante de Menezes , Vieira Luiza Jane Eyre de Souza
Published: August 2023

There is growing recognition that violence against women is a legitimate concern for governments, violates human rights and is a social and public health problem, with magnitude, complexity and significant impacts on countries' economies. In this scenario, cases of violence against women persist in different cultures, societies and periods of history (PAHO, 2017; WHO, 2018; MAGALHÃES, 2016; KRUG et. al., 2002).
War on terror and the application of international humanitarian law
Authors: Moreira Ana Camila , Silva Bárbara Thaís Pinheiro , Santos Camila Venturim Ribeiro dos , Jabbour Haya , Appel Júlia Cuozzo , Neves Nicole Ribeiro , Lima Nicolle Francine Bigochinski , Ibarra Tatiana Polycarpo S
Published: August 2023

It is difficult to pinpoint where terrorism begins in history, not least because there is no general consensus on the term, as mentioned above. This leaves room for different interpretations of what terrorism is. What we can say is that even though this practice predates the September 11 attack, after this event, the word "terrorism" became known to the general population.
High school dropout: A reflection on high schools in Itacoatiara-Amazonas/Brasil
Authors: Silva José Braz Serra e , Pacheco Maria Janete Xavier , Araújo Ester Figueiredo de
Published: August 2023

According to the Ministry of Education (MEC), high school dropout rates are worrying. The number of students who dropped out in 2019 is still high across the country. The numbers are falling, it's true, but they are still very worrying, because of the almost 50 million students aged between 14 and 29 in the country, 20.2% (or 10.1 million) did not complete any of the stages of basic education, either because they dropped out of school or because they never attended. Of this total, 71.7% were black or brown.
The relationship between the execution of an electrical project and energy efficiency through a quality installation and the operation of its equipment and apparatus
Authors: Silva Fellipe Raphael , Silva Fernando Farias da , Moura José Geraldo de , Araújo Lívia Vitória de , Borba Lucas Feliciano Ferreira , Silva Rodrigo Faustino da , Silva Stefany Beatriz Lopes da
Published: August 2023

Energy efficiency is an activity that seeks to improve the use of energy sources. The rational use of energy, sometimes simply called energy efficiency, consists of using energy efficiently to achieve a certain result. By definition, energy efficiency consists of the relationship between the amount of energy used in an activity and that made available to carry it out.
Combating child sexual abuse and exploitation: an experience report
Authors: Saldanha Ana Beatriz dos Santos , Gomes Hellen Vieira , Paula Maria Erica Barbosa de , Matos Marcos Wendell Nascimento , Moura Rebeca Ximenes de , Morais Sara Regina Alves de Castro , Feitoza Larissa Nadally da Conceição
Published: August 2023

The violation of sexual rights, which involves the abuse or exploitation of minors' sexuality or bodies, is called sexual violence (BRASIL, 1988). Although many associate sexual violence with the sexual act itself, it actually encompasses a much wider range of actions that can result in traumatic experiences for children and adolescents. Regardless of the form it takes, the impact of child sexual violence is devastating (BRASIL, 2000). Between 2011 and 2017, the Brazilian public health system recorded 184,524 incidents of sexual violence perpetrated against children and adolescents across the country. The epidemiological analysis of sexual violence against children and adolescents in Brazil, released by the federal government the previous year, presented the profile of these notifications which revealed that 70% of the assaults took place in the victim's home and 80% of the aggressors were male. In addition, 64% of the victims had some kind of relationship or friendship with the aggressor (BRASIL, 2018). The year 2020 reported more than 60,000 cases of rape in Brazil, with a worrying 73.7% of victims unable to provide consent as a result of their vulnerable state, and 86.9% of these victims being female (BRASIL, 2021).
From torture to penal humanization: Brazilian legislation in contrast with the reality of the country's prisons and the legacy of Cesare Beccaria
Authors: Cesário Maria Italicia Bezerra , Valença Rafaela Maria de Araújo
Published: August 2023

Obtaining confessions through torture or degrading treatment is widely recognized as ineffective and susceptible to producing false statements. In addition, each person has different levels of resistance and sensitivity, which means that even an innocent and highly sensitive person can be led to confess under torture. Therefore, these methods of coercion not only violate ethical principles, but are also unreliable.
Antibiotic consumption in Portugal - An overview
Authors: Rodrigues Francisco , Teixeira Raquel , Coelho Patricia
Published: August 2023

Infections caused by opportunistic bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics continue to be a major challenge in the hospital environment. Growing bacterial resistance results in compromising the success of immunosuppressive therapies and surgical interventions (transplantation), which associated with a high risk of bacterial infections during the procedure and post-operatively often culminate in the death of the patient.
Epidemiology of dengue in Portugal – a portrait
Authors: Rodrigues Francisco , Campino Andre , Coelho Patricia
Published: August 2023

Dengue is a systemic infectious disease of viral etiology transmitted through the bite of female hematophagous mosquitoes of the genus Aedes, with Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus being the most competent species for its transmission [1-4]. Dengue virus (VDEN) taxonomically belongs to the family Flaviviridae and the genus flavivirus [5-8]. To date, four antigenically differentiated serotypes - VDEN-1, VDEN-2, VDEN-3 and VDEN-4 - have been reported based on biological, immunological and molecular criteria [8,9]. Among all arboviruses, VDEN is by far the pathogen that most affects humans [10-13]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in the last 50 years the incidence of Dengue cases has increased by about 30 times, and it is estimated that there are currently between 50 and 100 million infections annually [10]. The disease is widespread in all tropical and subtropical regions of the planet, with a growing incidence in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific region [10,14]. It is estimated that approximately 2.5 billion people live at risk of contracting the disease in endemic countries [10,13]. Around 120 million people travel to affected areas each year, with travellers playing a key role in the geographical spread of the disease (the return of infected travellers from Dengue-endemic countries can establish autochthonous cycles of infection) [15,16, 17].
Impact of fungi on public health – A review
Authors: Rodrigues Francisco , Cegonho Sara , Coelho Patricia
Published: August 2023

Fungi belong to a diverse group of organisms. Most fungi are harmless and are found in soil or organic matter. However, many species manage to relate to the Human Being causing him pathologies[1,2]. Much of the population, for part of their life, has suffered from superficial fungal infections that are easily treated. However, millions of individuals fall victim to life-threatening invasive fungal infections, which are much more difficult to diagnose and treat[1,3]. Currently, the diagnosis of invasive mycoses, especially in immunocompromised patients, remains problematic due to the nonspecificity of the symptoms, and the available diagnostic methods [4,5].
Stent length in the treatment of aneurysm determined by accommodation and variation of aortic diameter: Case Study
Authors: Torres Aristides Rivera , Costa Nilton , Pino Gilberto Garcia del , Costa Cleinaldo de Almeida , Pitta Guilherme Benjamin Brandão , Santos Marcos Dantas dos
Published: August 2023

In recent years, patients with thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms have relied on the clinical alternative of treatment with endovascular stents to obtain relief since SLE stents support the weak area of the aorta. This type of treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm with stents is the most applied alternative as treatment today. The aim of this study is to determine the length of the stent in the treatment of aneurysm determined by the accommodation and variation of the diameter of the aorta. , by means of a mathematical algorithm that allows the definition of an equation to predetermine the final length after being released from the stent catheter in the implantation of a stent or three stents (triple stent) and the treatment of the tomography images. To establish the mathematical equation, a nitinol Lumini® stent, manufactured by the company Braile® Biomédica (Brazil), of the self-expanding type inserted in a tube of known diameter was used. To obtain the equation, measurements of the dimensional variation of the cells were made, from the insertion diameter to the free expansion zone of the stent, where the cells would be in their geometric form of retrieval by the memory of the material, and where there is no more dimensional variation and with the processing of the results, a mathematical model was obtained that allows to predetermine the change of extension for each stent applied in the treatment, depending on the diameter in which it will be inserted.
Bacterial endophthalmitis caused by Serratia sp. nov. In rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Authors: Lira Iara Pinto de , Almeida Ana Carolina da Veiga Rodarte , Perlmann Eduardo , Camargo Júnior Raimundo Nonato Colares
Published: August 2023

Bacterial endophthalmitis is a rare inflammation (TANAKA, 2019) that causes destruction and necrosis (TANAKA et al., 2011) of the structural components of the eyeball, through the penetration of infectious agents (JAIN et al., 2009; TIECCO et al., 2022) for the posterior segment of the eye, especially after intraocular surgeries (CARVALHO et al., 2021), traumas and systemic diseases (DURAND, 2017; TRAD et al., 2018; PUJARI et al., 2022), leading to vision loss (COELHO et al., 2015) and in more severe cases, enucleation (JACKSON, T. L. et al., 2014; JACKSON, TIMOTHY L. et al., 2014).
The Expertise between science and law
Authors: Martins João Vitor Guaitolini
Published: August 2023

When it comes to the evidence, three central questions arise. Who should bear the burden of producing them, how much proof is required, and what evidence is admissible. To the extent that advocating for new evidence or presenting it, when permitted by law, is a procedural faculty and therefore subject to estoppel, the answer to the third question changes throughout the process. For this reason, one can even unfold the answer to the third question into which are admissible by law and when each piece of evidence is admissible. Law, jurisprudence and doctrine deal with zeal and attention to these questions, in general and in specific cases or hypotheses. Still, when the analysis is deepened, one perceives in each mode of proof equally curious questions. In the case of expert evidence, it is also frequent to discuss who will produce it, when and how to produce it and how to deal with its product, the report.
Hepatocellular carcinoma as a consequence of exposure to aflatoxins
Authors: Tanaka Mario Gabriel Castro , Piffer Isabella Fabricio Gomes , Trufeli Livia Teotônio , Cosac Livia Maria Della Porta
Published: August 2023

Aflatoxins are toxic substances produced by microscopic fungi of the genus Aspergillus, having as main representatives A. flavus, A. parasiticus and A. nomius (TRABULSI et al., 2015). According to Oliveira and Germano (1997), this group of chemical compounds has 17 representatives, being the most relevant for the health area the types B1, B2, G1 and G2. Trabulsi et al. (2015) state that aflatoxins were discovered in the 1960s, after an investigation into the deaths of hundreds of birds in England, which were fed feed from Brazil and Africa. Since then, it has been found that these substances have, in addition to a high toxicity, a great mutagenic, carcinogenic, and teratogenic power (KEW, 2013). Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) has been described as the most potent natural carcinogen known (MURRAY; ROSENTHAL; Pfaller, 2017).
The influence of Monfortinho thermal waters on human health
Authors: Coelho Patricia , Rodrigues Ana , Vieira Maria , Liberal Joana , Rodrigues Francisco
Published: August 2023

The thermal waters have numerous medicinal advantages, highlighting their anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory properties, useful in the treatment of various pathologies of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, muscoloskeletal, skin, among others (Prandelli et al, 2013; Zajac, 2021; Franz et al, 2021). Several studies demonstrate the importance that this type of water presents in cardiovascular pathologies, namely in its use as protectors of the most important risk factors for the triggering of these pathologies (Laukkanen et al, 2015; Laukkanen et al, 2018). Some authors report that balneotherapy is associated with normalization of lipid profile parameters (Heinonen &; Laukkanen, 2018; Esperland et al, 2022) as well as reducing susceptibility to viral infections (Kunutsor et al., 2017; Kunutsor et al., 2021). There is also the component associated with skin and the delay of aging, as demonstrated in studies in the area (Vaz et al, 2022). Of course, there are studies that demonstrate the possibility of the existence of some intercurrences, with special incidence in the cardiac area and in the psychiatric area - note, however, that the studies referred to point to the pre-existence of pathology (Zaccardi et al, 2017; Laukkanen et al 2018).
Early repolarization in the athlete: just a benign finding?
Authors: Sousa João Pedro , Valentim Bruno , Teixeira Amaro , Coelho Patrícia , Pires Joana , Rodrigues Francisco
Published: August 2023

Electrocardiographically defined as J-point elevation, ST-segment elevation, J waves or terminal QRS slurring in the lower (IBD, DIII and aVF) and/or lateral (DI, aVL, V4-V6) leads1, Early Repolarization is traditionally considered a benign electrocardiographic variant, present in about 5% of the world population2. At one end of the spectrum of Early Repolarization, this is considered a benign finding, predominantly found in young people and athletes3, with an estimated prevalence of 20 to 90% of this population4, strongly associated with intense physical exercise. However, a limited number of studies have associated this finding with the occurrence of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation or sudden cardiac death1,2,5, and several genetic variants have been pointed out as the underlying electrophysiological pathology2. This other end of the spectrum of Early Repolarization refers to a "syndrome" that presents with sudden cardiac death, often in the context of a structurally normal heart2. This "syndrome", called Early Repolarization Syndrome, is diagnosed when an Early Repolarization pattern is observed (elevation of the J point > 1mm in two or more contiguous lateral and/or inferior electrocardiographic leads) in an individual resuscitated after an event of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation without any known heart disease6.
Reproductive rights of HIV-seropositive women: Literature Review
Authors: Lopes Gabriela Huang , Custódio Fabiana Lopes
Published: August 2023

The history of the HIV virus in Brazil has led to the creation of a stigma towards the carriers of the virus, associating them with the idea of sexual promiscuity and the "anti-family" image. Thus, HIV-seropositive women are silenced from their plans regarding motherhood, which is much desired in the female universe, in view of the care plan focused on antiretroviral therapies, the use of condoms and the fight against vertical transmission. Therefore, there is a lack of access to their reproductive rights and to a more subjective care linked to the social exclusion of these women. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyze the knowledge of HIV-seropositive women about their reproductive rights, in order to verify the preconceptional reality faced by them. This is a literature review study of the narrative type. This review was performed using the SciELO and PubMed databases as primary search sources, with articles published from 2002 to 2022, using the descriptors "HIV and maternity", "reproductive rights and HIV". For data analysis, themes related to the reproductive rights of HIV-seropositive women were identified. Thus, the results show that in the last 2 years there has been an increase in HIV infections in women of reproductive age, showing the need for action by health professionals focused on clarifying their reproductive rights. In addition, the advancement of prophylaxis measures, through the use of antiretroviral therapy during prenatal care, delivery and administration to the newborn, cesarean section and restriction of breastfeeding through breast milk, have increased the range of reproductive decisions of these women. However, the fear of prejudice, the possibility of exposure of the child, added to the neglect of the institutions resulting from the lack of reproductive planning during the routine follow-up of seropositive women, determine the withdrawal from maternity.
Use of detomidine in pigs
Authors: Souza Ísis Moukaddem de , Moura Eduarda da Fontoura , Morgenstern Tiago Luis , Deleski Juliane Lepper , D’Agnoluzzo Giulia C. , Prestes Rayra Valadares , Finger Cesar Jose , Gorczak Rochelle
Published: August 2023

Stress is triggered when the patient is exposed to situations such as cold, heat, surgical procedures, exercises, various drugs (SELYE, 1932), studies show that the stress syndrome in pigs (PSS) is integrated to a hereditary myopathy in a mutation in the HAL gene, this stressful picture can influence the quality of the animal's meat (OLIVEIRA et al., 2022).
Evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents with endocrine diseases
Authors: Drummond Júnior Délio Guerra , Toqueton Tainá Rodrigues , Antunes Brunna , Guimarães Ana Carolina Campos Moraes , Silva Taís Fernanda da , Alves Ana Paula da Penha , Antunes Maria da Conceição , Pessoa Maria Fernanda Coutinho , Adelino Maria Flávia Campos , Santos Igor Costa
Published: August 2023

Anxiety disorders represent one of the most common psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents, significantly affecting their quality of life, social functioning, and academic performance. These disorders are characterized by the presence of excessive fear, persistent worry, and physical manifestations of anxiety, such as tachycardia, sweating, and muscle tension. Anxiety in children and adolescents can be even more complex when it is associated with endocrine disorders such as type 1 diabetes, thyroid disorders, and Cushing's syndrome.
Decision-making in organizations: process and strategies
Authors: Eslava Zapata Rolando , Chacón Guerrero Edixon , Gómez Ortiz Edgar , Mogrovejo Andrade Johanna
Published: August 2023

Introduction: the decision-making process of organizational leaders is being affected by the dynamics of the changing environment, which requires the management of useful information from the internal and external environment to understand the market, globalization, and society in general.Objective: the purpose of this work was to review the processes and tools used by organizations in decision-making.Method: a bibliographic review of scientific articles on decision-making available in the Scopus database was carried out. The study was approached from the hermeneutic-interpretative approach, which suggests that academic texts can be analyzed from Analytical Induction.Results: it was shown that the decision-making process allows intelligent decisions based on the use of organizational, human, or technological tools to implement strategies that promote the use of resources in the complex environment in which organizations are immersed.Conclusions: organizations must evolve along with the constant changes brought by globalization and technologies, especially the large volumes of information available on the Internet and social networks, in addition to artificial intelligence. Innovative solutions to day-to-day problems must be encouraged in the organizational culture so that the work team contributes to the execution of the strategies chosen to solve problems and to make sure that the decisions made by the organizational leaders are the best ones
Managerial vision of the professional competencies of nursing graduates and their relationship with job placement
Authors: Lepez Carlos Oscar , Eiguchi Kumiko
Published: August 2023

The problem of competency-based training necessarily implies understanding its conceptual nature, understood as the ability to use knowledge, skills and personal, social and methodological abilities in work or study situations and in professional and personal development. The foundations of professional practice emanate from nursing theories, the relevance of basic social values, educational preparation, motivation, autonomy, sense of commitment, sense of community and the code of ethics. A systematic review was carried out using PRISMA methodology, 687 references were found, and 63 articles were finally included. The proposal developed in reference to the training instances within the academic environment in the framework of the nursing degree program and, in particular, the competencies that are developed within the curriculum and the acquisition of knowledge required for the performance of the graduate in the labor scenarios of professional practice, in relation to the profile, demands and institutional needs in which the nursing degree graduates are inserted. The perspective of this article was analytical in nature, and in turn contributes knowledge in terms of intellectual production and consolidates a report that represents an advance in the visibility of the situations that arise within the nursing discipline in our local context.
Management strategies in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching-learning process: A comparative analysis of Ecuadorian Public and Private institutions
Authors: Vélez Yanza Paula Agustina , Carrión Espinosa Angel Eduardo , Albán Neira María Lorena , Argudo Garzón Antonio Lenin
Published: August 2023

This research investigation delves into the classroom management routines and protocols implemented by English educators within two educational institutions, one public and the other private, over the course of a senior academic year. The primary objective of this inquiry is to dissect the commonalities and disparities between these institutions concerning their methodologies for classroom management. The researchers strive to identify the challenges encountered by instructors when implementing classroom management routines and protocols, alongside assessing students' comprehension of and adherence to these established procedures. The research employs a blend of three data collection methodologies: observation checklists, surveys, and interviews, which collectively employ triangulation to offer comprehensive insights. The findings divulge substantial disparities and limitations in the application of routines and procedures between the public and private institutions, notably concerning behavioral control and the diversity of pedagogical activities integrated into lessons. The public institution demonstrates a heightened degree of instructor authority in overseeing student behavior, while the private institution incorporates a more intricate range of activities during instructional sessions. Drawing from the conclusions derived from this research, the authors proffer tailored recommendations to English instructors in both educational settings. These recommendations are meticulously formulated to address the identified challenges and proffer potential resolutions for augmenting classroom management, thereby ultimately facilitating the pedagogical trajectory of teaching and learning.
IMPELEMENTASI SISTEM QRCODE CARD SEBAGAI CONTROL KELUAR MASUK SANTRI BERBASIS WEB (STUDI KASUS PESANTREN QODRATULLAH)
Authors: Dwipa Ruswa , Oktarina Serly , Teisnajaya Usep , Jaka Pangestu Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Perkembangan teknologi informasi terus mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan dengan begitu cara pengolahan data informasi menjadi lebih mudah dan efisien. Pesantren Qodratrullah adalah salah satu pesantren tertua di Palembang, memiliki pendidikan yang cukup lengkap, untuk pendidikan formalnya tersedia dari Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, Madrasah Tsanawiyah dan Madrasah Aliyah. Saat ini proses perizinan keluar masuk santri masih dikelola secara manual, yaitu masih dicatat dan disimpan dalam buku besar santri. Cara ini sangat tidak efisien karena, membutuhkan pemakaian kertas, dan ada kemungkikan resiko kehilangan data. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, penulis memberikan usulan untuk membangun aplikasi yang berfungsi untuk mengurus izin keluar masuk santri lebih cepat dan efisien dengan menggunakan QRCode Card dan dapat diakses secara online menggunakan web. Jadi jika para santri ingin izin keluar masuk cukup akses aplikasi untuk membuat permohonan dan menunggu konfirmasi dari kepala asrama. Setelah dikonfirmasi santri langsung bisa kepintu keluar pesantren dengan menunjukkan QRCode Card mereka untuk discan anggota security verifikasikan bahwa izin mereka sudah dikonfirmasi kepala asrama. Pengujian program menggunakan Blackbox Testing untuk menguji apakah komponen sistem sudah berjalan dengan lancar atau ada errot muncuk. Hasil pengujian mendapatkan hasil positif dimana setiap komponen sistem yang diuji berjalan dengan baik.
Pragmatic Analysis of African Proverbs and Idioms in Achebe’s Things Fall Apart
Authors: Samuel Osipeju, Babasola
Published: August 2023

Africans don’t just talk; they have a way of saucing their sayings with ‘pepper’ to make what they say appealing and interesting to the ear. This is exactly what Achebe achieved in his first novel: Things Fall Apart. Proverbs, he said, is the palm oil with which words are eaten; and he allowed his characters to utilise them to show the wisdom in African culture, beliefs and tradition. What we did in this work was to consider those proverbs and idioms identified in the novel and subject them to the context of their usages, as well as examine the meanings these proverbs and idioms have among the people; in other words, their communicative relevance, meaning and implications. We adopted speech acts theory and pragmatics to aid our analysis and also did direct translations of the idioms from their original Igbo dialect to Achebe’s localised English translation. Our conclusion from the study shows that proverbs and idioms reveal the characters as deep thinkers; people who do not just talk, but talk only to achieve results. That aside, our findings also reveal the characters, represented by the Igbo people as thinkers, philosophers, rich in wisdom and experience. We see them as people who beautify conversations with words.
Stylistic Foregrounding of ‘Silence’ in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus
Authors: Okunrobo Bridget Dahunsi
Published: August 2023

This paper explores Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s use of repetition to foreground silence, a predominant theme in her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus. Since one of the primary concerns of stylistics is to explain the underlying motive of an author’s linguistic choices, the paper discusses Adichie’s choice of the lexical item silence in varied derivative forms (noun, adverb, adjective and verb), the use of its synonym and its incorporation into sentence structures (parallelism). Applying Geoffrey N. Leech’s and Michael H. Short’s notion of foregrounding – deviance from some expected frequency, the paper examines how Adichie strategically repeats her choice of the lexical item without it sounding monotonous. It demonstrates that the choices of these diverse linguistic forms in the presentation of the theme of silence is not accidental but a purposive attempt to bring her message to the forecourt and thereby raise the consciousness of the society to its damaging effect. It also reveals the author’s skilfulness in the manipulation of language.
Research on Asset Chain Pricing under Asymmetric Information
Authors: Huong To Minh
Published: August 2023

This paper investigates the asset pricing problem in the context of asymmetric information, focusing on the asset chain, and derives an expression for equilibrium asset prices. The findings of this study contribute to our understanding of how information asymmetry affects asset prices and can be used to inform investment decisions in markets with asymmetric information. Future research could explore the implications of these results for other types of assets or for different market conditions. Moreover, policymakers and regulators could also use these findings to design better disclosure requirements and improve market transparency, which could ultimately benefit investors and promote market efficiency. It is essential to continue investigating the impact of information asymmetry on asset prices to develop a more comprehensive understanding of financial markets. Using this equilibrium price expression, the author demonstrates that asset chain-based pricing can help mitigate the volatility of the equilibrium price. This finding could have significant implications for investors and policymakers seeking to stabilize asset prices in volatile markets. Further research could also investigate the practical applications of this pricing model in real-world investment scenarios. The study sheds light on the role of asymmetric information in asset pricing and highlights the potential benefits of asset chain-based pricing.
Post-Pandemic Tourist Behavior in the Context of the Industrial Revolution 4.0: An Empirical Study in Vietnam
Authors: Duong Luu Thi Thuy , Van Nguyen Thi , Linh Nguyen Phuong
Published: August 2023

Recovery and growth of tourism are one of the greatest concerns of the Government as well as enterprises specializing in the travel sector. This paper aims to explore the impact mechanisms of factors on the travel intention and satisfaction of tourists in Vietnam, focusing on perceived service quality, monetary promotion, and social media. A survey was conducted with 421 tourists; the collected data was processed by Smart-PLS software. The research results have shown that perceived service quality and travel intention positively impact tourist satisfaction. Besides, both monetary promotion and social media show a favorable influence on travel intention. However, monetary promotion negatively impacts tourist satisfaction. Based on these findings, some practical implications are suggested to enhance the intention and satisfaction of tourists traveling to Vietnam in the future.
Influencing Factors of Cross-border E-commerce Consumer Purchase Intention in Hanoi
Authors: Ngan Tran Le , Quynh Tran Thi Diem , Chau Pham Phuong , Quynh Ly Truc , Hang Vu Thi Thuy
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted to determine factors in product reliability that could influence cross-border e-commerce consumer purchase intention in Hanoi, approached by the level of trust with a view to improving the efficiency of these vendors. The article builds a research model based on an empirical one for purchase intention on foreign websites, surveying consumers living and working in Hanoi. Data is processed by Smart PLS 4.0 software. Research results show that cross-the border online shopping intention of consumers in, Hanoi is influenced by the level trust of the vendors. A few solutions are recommended including improving platform design, platform policy, vendor reputation, and building an effective cross-border e-commerce business model. The findings of this study will provide useful insights into cross-border online shopping and a good resource for those interested in the topic.