bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels and cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in acute ischemic stroke
Authors: Gu You-Quan , Zhou Xuan , Yao Li-He , Wang Qiang , Zhou Chao-Ning , Liu Zhao-Dong
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a significant global health issue with increasing incidence owing to aging populations and rising cardiovascular risk factors. In addition to physical impairments, AIS frequently leads to neuropsychiatric complications, such as cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, which adversely affect patients’ quality of life and rehabilitation. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) has emerged as a potential biomarker for various conditions, including AIS. This study investigated the association between serum NGAL levels at admission and neuropsychiatric complications in patients with AIS.

AIM

To investigate the relationship between serum NGAL levels at admission and neuropsychiatric complications in patients with AIS.

METHODS

Between January 2022 and December 2023, 150 patients with AIS were enrolled. Serum NGAL levels were measured at admission using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination, while anxiety and depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale at discharge. The relationship between serum NGAL levels and cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depressive symptoms was analyzed using multivariate logistic regression, adjusted for potential confounders of age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, previous stroke, and stroke severity.

RESULTS

The mean age of the participants was 65.4 ± 10.2 years, and 58% were males. Prevalence rates of cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depressive symptoms at discharge were 34.7%, 28.0%, and 32.0%, respectively. Serum NGAL levels were significantly higher in patients with cognitive impairment (median: 5.6 ng/mL vs 3.2 ng/mL, P < 0.001), anxiety (median: 5.1 ng/mL vs 3.5 ng/mL, P = 0.002), and depressive symptoms (median: 5.4 ng/mL vs 3.3 ng/mL, P < 0.001), compared to those without these conditions. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that higher serum NGAL levels at admission were independently associated with cognitive impairment [odds ratio (OR) = 1.42, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.18-1.71, P < 0.001], anxiety (OR = 1.28, 95%CI: 1.09-1.51, P = 0.003), and depressive symptoms (OR = 1.39, 95%CI: 1.16-1.67, P < 0.001) after adjusting for potential confounders.

CONCLUSION

Elevated serum NGAL levels were independently associated with cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in patients with AIS; and may function as potential biomarkers for patients at risk.
Sleep disturbances and psychomotor retardation in the prediction of cognitive impairments in patients with major depressive disorder
Authors: Wang Mi , Chen Wen-Tao , Wang Hao-Ting , Liu Bang-Shan , Ju Yu-Meng , Dong Qiang-Li , Lu Xiao-Wen , Sun Jin-Rong , Zhang Liang , Guo Hua , Zhao Fu-Tao , Li Wei-Hui , Zhang Li , Li Ze-Xuan , Liao Mei , Zhang Yan , Liu Jin , Li Ling-Jiang
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Symptoms of depression and comorbid anxiety are known risk factors for cognitive impairment in major depressive disorder (MDD). Understanding their relationships is crucial for developing targeted interventions to mitigate cognitive impairments in MDD patients. We expect that the severity of sleep disturbances and other depressive symptoms will be positively correlated with the degree of cognitive impairments. We also hypothesize that anxiety symptoms, especially psychic anxiety, is a key factor in predicting cognitive performance in MDD patients and may indirectly contribute to cognitive impairment by affecting sleep disturbances and other potential factors.

AIM

To determine which dimension of the depressive and anxiety symptoms predicts cognitive impairment during a depressive episode.

METHODS

A comprehensive neurocognitive test battery assessed executive function, attention, processing speed, and memory in 162 medication-free MDD patients and 142 matched healthy controls. The 24-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale was used to assess depressive symptoms, and the 14-item Hamilton Anxiety Scale was used to assess anxiety symptoms. Linear regression analyses and mediation analyses were conducted to evaluate the impact of depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as their interactions, on cognitive impairments.

RESULTS

Among the depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances were associated with poorer executive function (P = 0.004), lower processing speed (P = 0.047), and memory impairments (P < 0.001), and psychomotor retardation (PR) was associated with lower processing speed in patients with MDD (P = 0.019). Notably, PR was found to mediate the impact of sleep disturbances on the processing speed. Regarding anxiety symptoms, psychic anxiety, rather than somatic anxiety, was associated with cognitive impairments in all aspects. Sleep disturbances mediated the effect of psychic anxiety on executive function [β = -0.013, BC CI (-0.027, -0.001)] and memory [β = -0.149, BC CI (-0.237, -0.063)], while PR mediated its effect on processing speed (β = -0.023, BC CI (-0.045, -0.004)].

CONCLUSION

Sleep disturbances may be a key predictor of poorer executive function, lower processing speed, and memory loss, while PR is crucial for lower processing speed during a depressive episode. Psychic anxiety contributes to all aspects of cognitive impairments, mediated by sleep disturbances and PR.
Interoception mediates the association between social support and sociability in patients with major depressive disorder
Authors: Wang Wen-Liang , Liu Ji-Kang , Sun Yi-Fan , Liu Xiao-Hong , Ma Yu-Hang , Gao Xue-Zheng , Chen Li-Min , Zhou Zhen-He , Zhou Hong-Liang
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Interoception dysfunction has an important impact on the onset and development of major depressive disorder (MDD). Social support serves as a protective factor against MDD, and sociability also plays a significant role in this condition. These interconnected constructs-social support and sociability-play pivotal roles in MDD. However, no research on the mechanisms underlying the associations between social support and sociability, particularly the potential role of interoception, have been reported.

AIM

To investigate the mediating effect of interoception between social support and social ability and to explore the independent role of social support in sociability.

METHODS

The participants included 292 patients with MDD and 257 healthy controls (HCs). The patient health questionnaire 9, the multidimensional assessment of interoception awareness, version 2 (MAIA-2), the social support rating scale (SSRS), and the Texas social behavior inventory (TSBI) were used to assess depression, interoception, social support, and sociability, respectively. A mediation analysis model for the eight dimensions of interoception (noticing, not distracting, not worrying, attention regulation, emotional awareness, self-regulation, body listening, and trust), social support, and sociability were established to evaluate the mediating effects.

RESULTS

A partial correlation analysis of eight dimensions of the MAIA-2, SSRS, and TSBI scores, with demographic data as control variables, revealed pairwise correlations between the SSRS score and both the MAIA-2 score and TSBI score. In the major depression (MD) group, the SSRS score had a positive direct effect on the TSBI score, while the scores for body listening, emotional awareness, self-regulation, and trust in the MAIA-2C had indirect effects on the TSBI score. In the HC group, the SSRS score had a positive direct effect on the TSBI score, and the scores for attention regulation, emotional awareness, self-regulation, and trust in the MAIA-2C had indirect effects on the TSBI score. The proportion of mediators in the MD group was lower than that in the HC group.

CONCLUSION

Interoceptive awareness is a mediating factor in the association between social support and sociability in both HCs and depressed patients. Training in interoceptive awareness might not only help improve emotional regulation in depressed patients but also enhance their social skills and support networks.
Outcomes of the effect of exercise on cognitive function in patients with depression: A meta-analysis
Authors: Guo Xiao-Zhen , Liu Cong , Wang Jing , Liu Hai-Rong
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Major depressive disorder is a common mental disorder, characterized by a high rate of suicide and recurrence, which is frequently accompanied by cognitive impairments, particularly in executive function, memory, attention, and information processing speed. As such, improving the cognitive function in patients with depression and enhancing their quality of life are urgent issues.

AIM

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of exercise on cognitive function in patients with depression.

METHODS

The PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Medical, VIP, and Biomedical Databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) databases were searched (from inception to October 19, 2023) for studies investigating improvements in cognitive function in patients with depression through exercise. Tools recommended by the Cochrane Handbook for RCT evaluation, and GRADEpro and Stata17 software, were employed for risk of bias assessment, evidence grading, forest plot construction, subgroup and sensitivity analyses, and assessment of publication bias.

RESULTS

Seventeen RCTs (1173 patients with depression) were included. Exercise had a small but significant positive effect on attention, with an effect size of 0.21, 95%CI: 0.07-0.34, P < 0.01. Specifically, aerobic exercise regimens of 30-60 minute/session, thrice a week, at moderate intensity, and sustained over 3-12 weeks, were associated with the most pronounced benefits (P < 0.05), with effect sizes for executive function, memory, and information processing speed of 0.11, 95%CI: -0.11-0.32, P = 0.34; 0.08, 95%CI: 0.00-0.16, P = 0.05; and 0.14, 95%CI: 0.04-0.25, P = 0.01, respectively. The evidence levels for attention, information processing speed, and memory were rated as 'low,’ whereas that for executive function was rated as 'very low.’

CONCLUSION

Exercise could improve attention and information-processing speed in patients with depression, although improvements in executive function and memory are not significant.
Hormone replacement therapy for menopausal mood swings and sleep quality: The current evidence
Authors: Borozan Sanja , Kamrul-Hasan Abul Bashar M , Pappachan Joseph M
Published: October 2024

Marked alterations in the normal female hormonal milieu in the perimenopausal period significantly affect women’s health, leading to decreased well-being, psychological distress, and impaired quality of life. Common menopausal symptoms include hot flashes, sleep and mood changes, fatigue, weight gain, and urogenital disturbances. Clinicians often neglect mood swings and disrupted sleep, although those can significantly limit the productivity of women and impair their cognitive function and mental health. Evidence-based management should include a personalized, holistic approach to alleviate symptoms and careful consideration of the risks vs benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), with due consideration of personal preferences. A research paper in the recent issue of the World Journal of Psychiatry by Liu et al investigated the role of HRT in altering mood changes and impaired sleep quality in menopausal women, which helps us to understand the benefits of this treatment approach.
ENTRE A FRESTA, A REPRESSÃO E A RESISTÊNCIA: OS GRUPOS PERCUSSIVOS DE MARACATU E O CARNAVAL DIANTE DOS PATRIMÔNIOS CULTURAIS OFICIAIS DE JOINVILLE (SC)
Authors: De Jesus Jeronimo Evelyn , Barros Meira Roberta , De carvalho Silva Gusso Luana
Published: October 2024

Os grupos percussivos de maracatu de Joinville (SC) têm propiciado um processo de circulação de saberes e movimentos de resistência. A presença da cultura afro-brasileira do Recife (PE) em Joinville, cidade marcada por patrimônios oficiais que privilegiam a imigração germânica, contesta a visão de um passado excludente e traz para a linha de frente as disputas por uma cultura plural. O artigo consiste em uma reflexão sobre a atuação dos dois grupos percussivos de maracatu de Joinville e os enfrentamentos gerados pela repressão policial nas suas oficinas, ensaios e no carnaval. Para essa análise, as fontes orais foram operadas (Portelli, 2016), privilegiando as experiências e as memórias dos batuqueiros e batuqueiras.
Cyber Security Threat Detection Using Machine Learning
Authors: Tulsyan Rajiv , Shukla Pranjal , Singh Tushar , Bhardwaj Anshul
Published: October 2024

The present review delves into the development and effectiveness of machine learning (ML) methods in the context of cybersecurity threat identification. More sophisticated and adaptable solutions are required as cyber threats increase in number and complexity beyond what can be achieved with standard security techniques. This study provides a thorough assessment of the several machine learning (ML) techniques that have been used to identify and categorize cyber risks. These algorithms include supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning approaches. We assess these methods' efficacy in identifying malware, phishing, and network intrusions while emphasizing their advantages and disadvantages. While ML offers considerable gains over traditional approaches, comparative study shows that issues like algorithmic bias, data quality, and adaptation to changing threats still exist. In an effort to improve predictive capabilities and real-time threat response, the evaluation also highlights trends and future directions in the integration of machine learning with cybersecurity. In order to implement ML-driven security systems, academics and practitioners may use this paper as a thorough guide. Keywords—Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Threats, Security.
To Study the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Postpartum Exercises in Nursing Mothers
Authors:   St. Andrews College of Physiotherapy, Kharate Revati , Mehdiabadi Dr. Eden ,   St. Andrews College of Physiotherapy, Jerome Dr. Albin ,   St. Andrews College of Physiotherapy
Published: October 2024

Postpartum period has three distinct phases - immediate, early and remote.[1] First six weeks following childbirth known as puerperal period is a stressful for any women due to physiological and psychological adaptation which happens during this period and pelvic organ returns to pre pregnant state.[1] Breastfeeding starts immediately after the birth of the infant and as per the recommendation of WHO it is to be continued exclusively for 6 months.[2] During this period, Postpartum exercises like Kegel’s, abdominal and breathing exercises helps to improve the pelvic floor and abdominal muscle tone, bowel and bladder function and cardiovascular fitness which will have a positive influence on the health of the mother.[3] Two hundred and sixteen postpartum nursing mothers between the time period of six weeks to six months and Women who have given birth in hospitals and have been informed about post- natal exercises during the duration of hospitalization.In conclusion, the findings of this study provided an excellent insight on how many of the participants had knowledge about postnatal exercises and attitude is relatively positive which they were fully aware of the potential benefits of postnatal exercises but most of them did not practice postnatal exercises in their postpartum period regularly because majority of mothers were facing barriers because of household chores and baby care. Key Words: knowledge, attitude and practice of postpartum exercises, nursing mothers, postpartum health.
Eco-Friendly Brick Produced from Bagasse Ash and Lime, Jaggery: A Study of Waste Reuse
Authors: V Kumuda , Prajna Dr S Poorna , S Puttappa Tejaswini , C Vidyamba
Published: October 2024

The building construction industry in India, which is one of the fastest-growing in the world, heavily relies on limited natural resources, especially burned clay bricks, which raise greenhouse gas emissions. This study investigates the viability of using the laterite soil-based bagasse bricks as an affordable and environmentally friendly substitute. This brick's greater compressive strength, decreased water absorption, and improved insulating qualities are the result of combining sugarcane bagasse—a byproduct of sugar production—with the laterite soil, lime, and jaggery. These bricks' low weight limits the dead load in tall structures, which lowers the price of building with reinforced cement concrete (RCC). Employing bagasse also lessens the effects of stubble burning, an ancient custom in India that seriously pollutes the air. The goal of the study is to encourage the use of laterite soil-bagasse bricks as an environmentally friendly building material by highlighting their many uses in construction. This research aims to encourage environmentally friendly practices in the building sector by promoting the use of sustainable materials by architects, designers, and builders. Key Words: Sustainable construction, laterite soil, bagasse bricks, greenhouse gas emissions, compressive strength, insulation, stubble burning, eco-friendly materials, RCC construction.
Cross-Modal Harmony: Low-Rank Fusion for Enhanced Artificial Emotion Recognition
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu,  India., Kumar Himanshu , Martin A ,   Department of Computer Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu,  India.
Published: October 2024

Emotion recognition has become a subject of considerable interest in recent times, owing to its diverse and far-reaching applications in various fields. These applications span from enhancing human-computer interactions to assessing mental health and improving entertainment systems. The proposed study presents a novel approach for emotion recognition by fusing audio and video modalities using low-rank fusion techniques. The proposed methodology leverages the complementary nature of audio and video data in capturing emotional cues. Audio data often encapsulates tone, speech patterns, and vocal nuances, while video data captures facial expressions, body language, and gestures. However, the challenge lies in effectively integrating these two modalities to enhance recognition accuracy. To address the challenge, it employs low-rank fusion, a dimensionality reduction technique that extracts the most informative features from both modalities while minimizing redundancy. Furthermore, it presents the implementation of the chosen low-rank fusion algorithm in a real-world emotion recognition system. The results can contribute to advancing the field of emotion recognition by providing a practical and efficient solution for combining audio and video data to achieve more robust and accurate emotion classification. Keywords: Deep Learning; Emotion Recognition; Human-Computer Interaction; Low-Rank Fusion; Multimodal Fusion.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND DATA PROTECTION
Authors:   School of Management Studies, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology,  Chennai., S UMA MAHESWARI , DEVI N SABINA ,   School of Management Studies, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology,  Chennai., C.LAKSHMI DR ,   School of Management Studies, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology,  Chennai.
Published: October 2024

In today’s interconnected world, t he incorporation of digital technology across all areas of an organization is the key focus of digital transformation, a strategic business initiative. It involves the assessment and modernization of an organization's processes, products, operations, and technology stack to facilitate ongoing, rapid, customer-driven innovation. Digital transformation goes beyond traditional functions such as sales, marketing, and customer service, centering instead on rethinking and engaging with customers. Moving from paper to spreadsheets to intelligent applications for business management presents an opportunity to rethink how we conduct business and interact with our customers, leveraging digital technology in the process. similarly cybersecurity and data privacy have become critical concerns for businesses of all sizes. This paper explores the role of Digital transformation and the evolving landscapes of cyber threats and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in safeguarding sensitive business information. It examines the various types of cyberattacks, including malware, phishing, and ransomware, that can compromise business operations and erode consumer trust. Additionally, the paper highlights the significance of data privacy in maintaining compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, and in protecting the personal information of customers and employees.
Plant Monitoring System Using Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix and Weight Based Artificial Neural Network Algorithm over Internet of Things
Authors: Arul Kumar V. P. , Vigenesh M.
Published: October 2024

The potential deployment of the plant monitoring system in cutting-edge technologies is currently generating a great deal of interest. A new IoT-based technology is used to track both the development and wellness of the plant. Setting up cross-device connectivity over the internet is the idea underlying IoT devices. It is a sizable network that links people and various interconnected elements in order to gather and transmit data. This research article aims to generate a manufacturing Internet of Things (IoT) based plant monitoring system that uses IoT sensors to detect environmental conditions. The IoT term is used to link objects to the internet and make it easier for consumers to obtain data. The technology can accurately perceive the surroundings in agriculture and convey the data to users. The system keeps track of several factors like soil moisture, temperature, and light intensity. The method begins with the collection of plant images and noise reduction pre-processing. Once the images have been segmented, they are done so utilizing the Region based K-Means Clustering (RKMC) technique. Following that, Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) is utilized to extract features, with a focus on extracting the more informative characteristics like color, texture, and shape features. The classifying process is completed by utilizing Weight based Artificial Neural Network (WANN) algorithm for improving the plant monitoring system performance significantly. It offers IoT-based solutions to categorize plant illnesses and observe variables including soil moisture, air temperature, and pH values. Te findings of the suggested GLCM-WANN algorithm show better performers than existing methods for obtained values of computation complexity, accuracy, Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE).
Otimizando a cadeia de suprimentos: um estudo de caso sobre a melhoria da qualidade dos serviços logísticos
Authors: Mello João Gabriel Xavier Martins de , Silva Melgleybson Angelo da , Silva Pablo Vitor Melo da , Roberto José Carlos Alves , Junior José Roberto Lira Pinto
Published: October 2024

Este estudo de caso explora uma organização denominada “Empresa X” de médio porte situada no Polo Industrial de Manaus, destacando os desafios logísticos enfrentados pela organização. A pesquisa surgiu de um diagnóstico organizacional que apontou a logística como o ponto mais fraco da empresa, evidenciando problemas na qualidade dos serviços prestados por fornecedores terceirizados de transporte e distribuição. A partir dessa análise, o estudo busca responder à seguinte questão: como desenvolver fornecedores logísticos que atendam a padrões de qualidade em uma empresa do setor de concentrados e bebidas localizada no Polo Industrial de Manaus? O principal objetivo é apresentar estratégias que melhorem a seleção e a gestão de fornecedores logísticos, assegurando a conformidade com critérios rigorosos de qualidade. Para isso, utilizou-se uma metodologia mista, combinando abordagens qualitativas e quantitativas, com caráter exploratório e descritivo, baseada em entrevistas, análise de documentos e aplicação de indicadores de desempenho. Os resultados previstos envolvem a definição de padrões claros de qualidade para fornecedores, a formalização de contratos detalhados com cláusulas específicas, e a implementação de um sistema contínuo de monitoramento de desempenho, visando aprimorar a eficiência logística e garantir maior satisfação dos clientes.
Sanitary management and the presence of Salmonella spp. in a small-scale aviary and poultry carcasses
Authors: Lima Larissa de Assis , Moreira Cecília Nunes , Rezende Cintia Silva Minafra e , Nascimento Vinicio Araujo , Pereira Thiago Marinho , Gomes Ana Paula Carvalho , Lombardi Maria Fernanda de Moraes , Oliveira Mariana Vilela Siqueira , Macêdo Luandra Sousa , Dias Marcia
Published: October 2024

Salmonella spp. is one of the primary foodborne pathogens and is a problem for public health and poultry farming. This study aimed to evaluate the sanitary management of a small poultry farm of a family farming company under female management in Jataí-GO and how such management affects the presence of Salmonella spp. Samples were collected for microbiological analysis from the environment of two batches of chicks at the entrance (D0), on the 28th (D28) and the 60th (D60) day of the chicks; from the carcass, from the evisceration table and the chicken plucker. The presence of Salmonella spp. was not detected in any of the samples, which were taken from the bottoms of the transport boxes, from eggshell residues, from the growth and fattening rations, from shoe covers, from chicken litter, from the reception sheds, from the feeders and water fountains, from the walls and screens, from the external area of ​​the shed, from the compost pile and the carcasses. The pH, water chlorine, ambient temperature, and carcass temperature were assessed using a good production practices monitoring form and were considered adequate. The descriptive analysis of the data considered the current legislation. Therefore, strict monitoring of the standards underlying the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Hygiene Operating Procedures (SHOP) programs controlled the spread of Salmonella spp. in the poultry meat rearing and processing process and also ensured the quality of the final product for consumption.
Prevalência e tendência temporal de doenças crônicas e seus fatores de risco e proteção no Brasil antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19: análise da série histórica 2006-2021
Authors: Silva Alexandre Reis da , Leal Juliana Ferreira , Sauer Rosane Maria , Lopes Maria Laura Malta , Grillo Luciane Peter
Published: October 2024

As doenças crônicas não transmissíveis representam um dos principais desafios de saúde pública global, sendo responsáveis por 74% das mortes em 2019 e por 54,7% dos óbitos no Brasil, totalizando mais de 730 mil óbitos. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a prevalência e a tendência temporal das principais doenças crônicas, além de seus fatores de risco e proteção, considerando as diferentes regiões do Brasil e entre o período da pandemia de Covid-19 (2020-2021) com a série histórica anterior (2006-2019). A pesquisa é de delineamento ecológico, utilizando dados das capitais brasileiras e do Distrito Federal, obtidos do Sistema de Vigilância de Fatores de Risco e Proteção para Doenças Crônicas. Os resultados mostraram um aumento significativo nas taxas de diabetes (28,34%), obesidade (29,89%) e hipertensão (5,33%), com exceção da hipertensão na região Centro-Oeste. Houve uma redução notável no tabagismo e no consumo regular de refrigerantes ou sucos artificiais em todas as regiões, enquanto o consumo abusivo de álcool aumentou, exceto no Nordeste e Norte. Em relação aos fatores de proteção, observou-se uma diminuição no consumo de frutas e hortaliças nas regiões Norte e Centro-Oeste, enquanto o Sul e Nordeste registraram um aumento na prática de atividade física. Esses resultados sublinham a importância de implementar estratégias regionalizadas para o enfrentamento das doenças crônicas, com foco particular em diabetes, hipertensão, obesidade e seus fatores de risco e proteção. A implementação dessas estratégias poderá otimizar a prevenção e tratamento destas doenças, adequando as políticas públicas às necessidades específicas de cada região do Brasil.
Utilização da técnica de Buttonhole em pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise e o risco de infecção de corrente sanguínea: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Marinho Adenires Amorim , Aguiar Beatriz Gerbassi Costa , Souza Bianca Beatriz Silva de , Souza Patricia Simas de , Barbosa Maria de Fatima
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A técnica de buttonhole, também conhecida no Brasil como botoeira, é uma abordagem utilizada em pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise que possuem o acesso venoso definitivo (fístula arteriovenosa – FAV). Com finalidade de minimizar trauma das repetidas punções e evitar hematomas de trajeto em condutos venosos curtos, essa técnica é realizada envolvendo a criação de um túnel através de punções constantes no mesmo local com agulha cortante, posteriormente com a utilização de agulhas rombas, mantendo todas as punções em um mesmo trajeto. Objetivo: Explorar as complicações infecciosas da corrente sanguínea associadas ao uso da técnica de buttonhole em pacientes submetidos ao tratamento hemodialítico, buscando contribuir para a melhoria dos protocolos de tratamento. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Resultado/Discussão: Como vantagens, temos a diminuição da dor, e redução das complicações vasculares, porém a técnica está associada a um risco aumentado de infecções da corrente sanguínea, devido ao uso repetido do mesmo trajeto, podendo facilitar a colonização bacteriana, principalmente se a antissepsia da região não for feita cautelosamente, aumentará as chances de uma bacteremia. Conclusão: O estudo apresenta um número relativamente pequeno de pacientes em uso da técnica de buttonhole, novos estudos acerca da técnica devem ser realizados de forma a capturar dados que possam embasar de forma rigorosa as taxas de infecção para guiar as futuras pesquisas e decisões clínicas.
PROSIDING SEMINAR NASIONAL ARKEOLOGI 2021 “TEKNOLOGI DI INDONESIA DARI MASA KE MASA”
Authors: Mochtar Agni Sesaria , Sugiyanto Bambang , Rousthesa Desfira Ramadhania , Alnoza Muhamad , Siska Siska , Octaviani Cresentia Zita , Muslimawati Yusti , Palguna I Kadek Edi , Hermawan Iwan , Yondri Lutfi , C.S Tjok Istri Ratna , Nes Muhammad Riyad , Yusuf Muhamad Satok , Ngarsih Wakhyuning , Damai Andry Hikari , Sulistyo Ary , Murdihastomo Ashar , Gotama Dharma Putra , Safitri Ernik Dwi , Ristiawan Mohammad Wahyu , Abdullah Ilham , Wibowo Indra Hendrawan , Rusyanti Rusyanti , Wibowo Unggul Prasetyo , Wulandari Wulandari , Wijayanti Aryani , Hafizhuddin Hafizhuddin , Rosyidah Marlia Yuliyanti , Kawer Sonya M. , Prakoso Deo Agung , Munandar Agus Aris , Anggraeni Anggraeni , Harsya Muhammad , Hafizhuddin Hafizhuddin , Rosyidah Marlia Yuliyanti , Jamilah Lila , Winaya Atina , Satrio Adhi Akbar , Setiawan Iwan , Setiawan Muhammad Anggri , Hizbaron Dyah R. , Ariyanto Ariyanto , Lestari Pipit Puji , Fakhri Fakhri , Fadlilah Nurul , Prasetya Wastu Hari , Ni’maturrachmah Nabila , Budi Toni Setya , Aziz Shoim Abdul
Published: October 2024

Ilmu arkeologi adalah ilmu yang menitikberatkan kebudayaan sebagai pusat penelitiannya. Meskipun ilmu ini mempelajari kehidupan manusia pada masa lampau serta benda-benda purbakala yang ada pada zaman tersebut, penelitian bidang arkeologi senantiasa memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi sebagai salah satu instrumen penting dalam penelitiannya.
Prosiding Seminar Nasional Arkeologi 2021 “Teknologi di Indonesia dari Masa ke Masa” ini menyajikan 30 artikel ilmiah terpilih yang dipaparkan dalam Seminar Nasional Arkeologi 2021 pada 2–4 November di kanal Zoom oleh Balai Arkeologi Provinsi Bali. Prosiding ini tersusun dari empat subtema yang berisikan artikel-artikel ilmiah terkait (1) teknologi di awal kehidupan manusia, (2) teknologi dan kearifan lokal, (3) perkembangan teknologi untuk mendukung metode analisis arkeologi, dan (4) teknologi konservasi.
Prosiding ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat, baik sebagai bacaan maupun sumber rujukan berharga untuk pemerintah, akademisi, arkeolog, dan semua pihak yang menaruh ketertarikan dan perhatian terhadap ilmu arkeologi dan perkembangan teknologinya.
Las habilidades socioemocionales y su influencia en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de segundo año de la EGB
Authors: Juca-Farfan Catalina Silvana , Tipan-Tigasi Mirian Janhet , Ortiz-Aguilar Wilber , Sánchez--González Katia
Published: October 2024

El presente estudio se centra en la evaluación de la influencia de las habilidades socioemocionales en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de segundo año de la Educación General Básica (EGB). El interés principal radica en comprender cómo estas habilidades sociales, se relacionan con el rendimiento académico de los alumnos. Para llevar a cabo la investigación, se emplearon métodos teóricos y empíricos; entre los métodos teóricos utilizados se encuentran el análisis-síntesis, el método deductivo-inductivo y el enfoque de sistema, los cuales permitieron desarrollar un marco conceptual coherente y su interrelación entre sus componentes.  En cuanto a los métodos empíricos, se realizaron observaciones sistemáticas y se utilizaron fichas de observación para recopilar datos sobre las habilidades socioemocionales de los estudiantes, así como sus calificaciones. Los resultados revelan una correlación positiva y significativa entre las habilidades socioemocionales y su contribución al rendimiento académico, con coeficientes de correlación de Pearson de 0.8868 para el ambiente de aprendizaje, 0.9196 para la influencia del docente y 0.8821 para la interacción entre alumnos. Esto indica que un entorno educativo enriquecedor y una interacción positiva con docentes y compañeros son fundamentales para el éxito académico.
O PAPEL DA IMPRESSÃO 3D NA CIRURGIA PERSONALIZADA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Ignachitti Larissa Maria Vianna , Ale Thaynah Araújo , Nogueira Laís Lobo , Lima Fabiana Albuquerque Arnaud de Souza , Castro Ruany Amália Briglia , Mendes Raissa Caetano Façanha , Freitas Dayana Ambrósio , Lima Suelen Costa
Published: October 2024

A impressão 3D, também conhecida como manufatura aditiva, tem crescido exponencialmente na medicina, revolucionando o setor com aplicações que incluem a fabricação de tecidos vivos, órgãos, próteses, implantes e modelos anatômicos personalizados. A tecnologia permite o planejamento preciso de cirurgias complexas e o desenvolvimento de dispositivos biomédicos complexos, como biomodelos tridimensionais, que são fundamentais para guiar procedimentos como reconstruções cranianas, por exemplo. Um aspecto crucial é o bioprinting, que usa a microarquitetura 3D para criar órgãos complexos a partir da diferenciação de células-tronco. Apesar dos avanços, desafios como o alto custo e a limitação de materiais ainda restringem seu uso, principalmente em países desenvolvidos. No entanto, a impressão 3D oferece enormes benefícios tanto no tratamento direto dos pacientes quanto no treinamento de profissionais médicos. A difusão do conhecimento sobre essa tecnologia é essencial para melhorar os prognósticos e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes, além de impulsionar novas pesquisas e descobertas na medicina. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar o impacto da impressão 3D na cirurgia personalizada, explorando como essa tecnologia pode aprimorar a precisão e eficácia dos procedimentos cirúrgicos em diversas áreas médicas.
ANEMIA FERROPRIVA EM CRIANÇAS DE 0 A 5 ANOS: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Araújo Júlia Maria Pedrosa , Latorraca Elder Francisco , Peralta Ricardo Marques , Horikawa Pedro Henrique Barbieri , Vellasco Gabriel Rezende Campos , Logli Pietro de Paula Machado , Ferreira Alessandra de Freitas , Nascimento Ana Júlia Ramos
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a Anemia ferropriva em crianças de 0 a 5 anos. Revisão Bibliográfica:A anemia  é  definida  pela  Organização  Mundial  de  Saúde  (OMS)  como  a condição  na  qual  o  conteúdo  de  hemoglobina  no  sangue  está  abaixo  do  normal  como resultado da carência de um ou mais nutrientes essenciais, seja qual for a causa, sendo a por deficiência de ferro a mais comum.A deficiência  de  ferro  em  crianças  está  entre  as  carências  por  alimento  com maior  predominância  no  mundo,  sendo  um  quadro  alarmante  para  a  saúde  pública, conhecida  também  por  ser  causador  da Anemia  ferropriva  (AF).  A  deficiência  desses micronutrientes provoca déficit no crescimento e desenvolvimento infantil. O ferro tem como funções principais no organismo o transporte de oxigênio para as células, além de participar dos sistemas enzimáticos de diversos tecidos. Considerações finais: Destaca-se que o  alto  potencial  causal  da  anemia ferropriva   na   população, principalmente   na   população infantil,   podendo   assim comprometer marcante e desumano o desenvolvimento infantil. Além disso, é visto que são  necessárias  inúmeras  maneiras  de  prevenção,  controle  e  tratamento  para  evitar  que as  crianças  possam  sofrer  com  essas  condições.
The Silicon Architect: Transformation Towards a Data-Centric Mindset
Authors: Kemkomnerd Wasin , Tirapas Chamnarn
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the emergence of a novel ‘data-centric’ mindset within architecture and its implications for the architectural design process. Defined by engagement with new technology (Data Science, Big Data, Machine Learning) this mindset is driving new insight toward novel aesthetics and ultimately new disciplinary hypotheses. The literature review first tracks distinguishable transitions in the architectural mindset through the architects that have embodied them (Master Builder, Beaux-Art, Modernist, and Parametric Architect) culminating with what is here termed the ‘Silicon Architect’. Next, three archetypal case studies reveal how the architectural design process is re-potentialized through a data-centric mindset, allowing architects to ultimately escape their imaginative limits and arrive at new disciplinary ambitions. The data-centric inclinations of these architects have resulted in a fusion of human-machine cognition. Through this ‘composite’ cognition, architects can now push beyond more typical ambitions (i.e. the creation of novel forms) toward an encounter with notions of ‘hypotheses generation’ and ‘disciplinary prospection’ via non-human cognitive input. This new mindset emerging in the Silicon Architect is set to re-direct the architectural design process, and in doing so, help the discipline escape the limits of its own paradigmatic imagination in ways that operate beyond human cognitive capabilities. In this sense, research sheds light on the influences that may shape future architectural design processes and the architects who may evolve.
Overview of the accreditation of imaging services in Chile
Authors: Pizarro Arismendi Karen , Silva Jiménez Diego , Infante Peñafiel Alicia
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Medical imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and its quality and accuracy are fundamental to patient care. In this regard, mandatory accreditation of imaging services has become an increasingly important issue in healthcare. Objective: To describe the current situation of the Accreditation of Institutional Providers for the Provision of Imaging Services in Chile.  Methodology: Quantitative, non-experimental design, descriptive scope, with a retrospective and longitudinal temporality. The sample corresponds to the Institutional Imaging Service Providers Centers in Chile, which were accredited at least once, reaching this condition 30 centers during 2023. Results: Of the total number of imaging centers reviewed, five regions still do not have accredited imaging services, two in the north, two in the south and one in the south of the country. Seventy percent of the services have only first accreditation, 26.7% have second accreditation and 3.3% have third accreditation.  Conclusions: It is necessary to expand the participation of Imaging Services in the accreditation process to ensure quality and safety in the performance of imaging examinations.  This expansion will contribute to improve accessibility and promote confidence in health care
Fecal microbiota transplant as a new therapeutic in the management of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Acosta Cañar Kerly Joselyn , Recalde Ricardo
Published: October 2024

Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is a global public health problem, and is one of the main causes of disability, premature death and complications, resulting from poor glycemic control, poor monitoring and underlying chronic pathologies. The budget for care is increasingly scarce, which is why there is a need to find new cost-effective therapeutic options that offer multiple benefits and contribute to achieving therapeutic objectives.Objective: to determine the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation as a new therapy in the management of type 2 diabetes.Results: In the literature review of both human and animal models using FMT, a reduction in blood glucose values, body mass index (BMI), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), systolic blood pressure, triglycerides and total cholesterol is reported, improving cost-effectiveness in treatment.Conclusion: FTM is an excellent cost-effective alternative or complementary to conventional treatment of type 2 DM; the benefits are significant in terms of therapy and budget reduction in health systems, however, in developing countries its implementation is not feasible.
Peace education scientific literature scoping review
Authors: Ruiz-Sánchez Rosana
Published: October 2024

The United Nations Educational Organization proposes to adopt, among other things, theoretical and methodological frameworks related to education for peace and human rights to achieve Global Citizenship Education. This document aimed to identify, within an updated state of the art, available in open access and Spanish, which publications address peace education, focused on human rights knowledge, to continue with the line of research related to the training of peace-building agents.This documentary research exercise used the scoping review methodology.The results reveal the low number of scientific publications on peace education about human rights. Of the 88 articles reviewed, only eight resources present an approach to a possible linkage.This article seeks to help the educational community identify gaps in knowledge and research on peace education. As a result, more researchers will create future research projects and educational proposals focused on human rights, increasing space for discussion and scientific publications.
Armenian Writers In Medieval Jerusalem (6th–16th Centuries; Revised And Expanded)
Authors: Terian Abraham
Published: October 2024

Հայ հեղինակները միջնադարյան Երուսաղեմում գրեթե շարունակական ներկայություն են ունեցել Զ–ԺԶ դարերի հազարամյակի ընթացքում։ Մինչդեռ բյուզանդական ժամանակաշրջանի ամենավաղ աղբյուրները վերաբերում են ծիսական թեմաներին, հետագա գրությունները խորանում են ավելի ստեղծագործական ջանքերի մեջ և ավարտվում են սուրբ վայրերին նվիրված հոգեւոր գրություններով: Հիմնականում հանրագիտարանային այս հոդվածում նշվում են մի քանի հեղինակների անուններ՝ ինչպես բնիկ, այնպես էլ ուխտավոր, ինչպես նաև թարգմանիչներ և գրիչներ (ծանոթագրություններում ներկայացված է ավելի ընդարձակ տեղեկատվություն` երկրորդական աղբյուրներով): Երուսաղեմում ընդօրինակված ձեռագրերի և ավելին` Սրբոց Յակոբեանց Վանքին նվիրաբերված ձեռագրերին ավելացված հիշատակարանները կարող են նպաստել հայկական Երուսաղեմի դարավոր պատմությանը, հատկապես խաչակիրների ժամանակաշրջանից ի վեր:
Micro and Macro Nutrient Analysis on Vermicomposting Properties of Native Indian Lampito mauritii
Authors: Suvedha A. , BrindhaDevi G. B. , Logeswari E. , Revathi K.
Published: October 2024

India's native Lampito mauritii, a purely anecic peregrine has proven to be an effective tool for reducing organic waste in vermicomposting techniques. This study focuses on nutrient analysis and the analysis of physicochemical parameters in Lampito mauritii using the vermicomposting method. The results obtained from this study were elucidated using Physicochemical Parameters such as Moisture Content, Particle size, Odor and Color, pH and Electrical Conductivity and macronutrient analysis for Potassium, Available Phosphorus, Soluble calcium and magnesium, Chloride, Available boron, Micronutrients and Heavy metals. In our study macro and micro mineral analysis showed increased concentration in vermicompost. Heavy metal concentration is also considerably high in vermicompost.  These results show the impact of Lampito mauritii in enriching the soil quality.
Las Unidades de Administración de Talento Humano y los contratos ocasionales, un estudio del caso 11203-2024-00326 del Gobierno Provincial de Loja
Authors: Torres Riofrío Dany Renan
Published: October 2024

Los principios rectores de la administración pública están plasmados en la Constitución de la República del Ecuador y en la Ley Orgánica de Servicio Público, cuyos textos normativos hacen énfasis en la prohibición de la precarización laboral. Sin embargo, en la práctica se vulneran estos enunciados, cuando se hace un mal uso de los contratos ocasionales, que sirven únicamente para satisfacer necesidades institucionales de carácter no permanente. El objetivo de la investigación fue indagar el régimen que regula los contratos ocasionales en el Ecuador y evaluar su impacto en los derechos y la seguridad laboral de los servidores públicos, para lo cual se realizó un análisis sobre la omisión de principios constitucionales por parte de las Unidades Administrativas de Talento Humano en la aplicación de contratos ocasionales en el Gobierno Provincial de Loja, tomando para ello un caso de estudio. La metodología empleada fue cualitativa, con elementos descriptivos sobre criterios doctrinales y jurídicos de estudios previos sobre el tema, así como el análisis de la Constitución de la República; la Ley Orgánica de Servicio Público; y, otras leyes pertinentes. Entre los principales resultados se destaca que la aplicación de contratos ocasionales en el Ecuador se da en un contexto de vulneración de derechos de los trabajadores, lo que implica que a pesar de que, en la normativa vigente, en particular la Ley Orgánica de Servicio Público, existan límites claros sobre la temporalidad y las condiciones de esta modalidad contractual, no se los está aplicando correctamente.
Contexto funerario 69 de la plataforma 6 de la Huaca San Marcos
Authors: Limaylla Agreda María Teresa
Published: October 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación fue profundizar en la comprensión de las "Prácticas funerarias en la Plataforma 6 de la Huaca San Marcos", centrándose en la pregunta fundamental: ¿Cómo se manifiestan culturalmente las prácticas funerarias en esta plataforma? El estudio se desarrolló bajo una metodología de investigación científica, caracterizada por su enfoque descriptivo y aplicado. Se adoptó un diseño no experimental, empleando métodos inductivos y descriptivos dentro de un marco cualitativo, con la utilización de diseños fenomenológicos y etnográficos. Los resultados obtenidos revelan la existencia de diversos tipos de entierros en la Plataforma 6, tales como entierros primarios, secundarios y colectivos, con un énfasis especial en el contexto funerario de la cultura Ichma, ubicada en los valles de los ríos Lurín y Rímac. Los restos óseos de sub-adultos e infantes fueron hallados en posición horizontal, decúbito dorsal, flanqueados de cañas y cubiertos con algodón, antes de ser envueltos en tejidos llano. En el caso de los niños, los entierros se realizaron en posición sedente y flexionada, mientras que algunos adultos fueron depositados sobre esteras y dentro de contenedores de caña. Un hallazgo notable fue de un individuo en posición sedente y flexionada, colocado dentro de un contenedor de caña, lo que indica una práctica funeraria particular sugiriendo una complejidad en las prácticas funerarias de la cultura Ichma y su relevancia cultural y simbólica.