bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ADAPTAÇÃO TRANSCULTURAL E EVIDÊNCIAS DE VALIDADE DE CONTEÚDO DA TILBURG PREGNANCY DISTRESS SCALE REVISED PARA A SAÚDE NO CONTEXTO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Sampaio Gabriela Giovanna Wanzeler , Arrais Leandra Freitas de Macêdo , Luz Luma Maria Araújo de Moura , Camapum Leilane Machado
Published: May 2024

O estudo visou adaptar transculturalmente e validar a escala Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale-Revised (TPDS-R) para avaliar o sofrimento específico da gravidez no contexto brasileiro. O processo de adaptação envolveu tradução, retrotradução e avaliação por um comitê de especialistas que analisou as equivalências semântica, idiomática, cultural e conceitual, resultando em uma alta concordância conceitual e cultural, e moderada idiomática e semântica. No pré-teste, realizado com gestantes em Teresina-PI, foram identificadas preocupações comuns, como ansiedade sobre a saúde do bebê e apoio do parceiro. As participantes demonstraram alto nível de compreensão do instrumento. As adequações sugeridas, como a inclusão da opção "de vez em quando", aumentaram a clareza do questionário. Os resultados indicam que a versão brasileira do TPDS-R mantém a validade semântica e conceitual da original, sendo uma ferramenta eficaz para medir o estresse gestacional. A adaptação é relevante para oferecer suporte emocional adequado e intervenções personalizadas, contribuindo para uma melhor saúde materna e fetal. Futuras pesquisas devem explorar ainda mais a validade e confiabilidade da escala em diferentes contextos culturais e amostras mais amplas. Em suma, a TPDS-R adaptada é uma importante ferramenta para avaliar e intervir no sofrimento durante a gravidez no Brasil.
TRATAMENTO CIRÚRGICO DE VARIZES ESOFÁGICAS NO BRASIL: ESTUDO SOBRE DISTRIBUIÇÃO E ÓBITOS DE 2012 A 2022
Authors: Brito Samuel Alencar de , Brito Daniel Alencar de , Brandão Andréia Raiane Alves , Leite Liz Marjorie Batista de Freitas , Araujo Cicera Yolanda dos Santos , Alencar Monnic Macedo Moreira , Rodovalho Lívia Alencar de Brito , Macedo Luis Fernando Reis
Published: May 2024

O tratamento cirúrgico de varizes esofágicas é destinado a mitigar complicações associadas à hipertensão portal. Este procedimento visa reduzir a pressão no sistema venoso portal, frequentemente causada por cirrose hepática. Portanto, este trabalho buscou analisar a ocorrência da distribuição e óbitos relacionados ao tratamento cirúrgico de varizes esofágicas no Brasil nos anos de 2012 a 2022 no Sistema Único de Saúde. Método: Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo do tipo descritivo com dados secundários do DATASUS realizado entre os meses de novembro de 2023 a janeiro de 2024. Os dados foram extraídos por dois pesquisadores, de forma independente, utilizando a mesma estratégia de busca no próprio site do Ministério da Saúde, buscando amenizar os potenciais riscos de perda de dados. Em seguida, foram apresentados em tabelas e gráficos. Resultados: Observou-se que desde 2012 o número de cirurgias de varizes esofágicas apresenta variações crescentes. No ano de 2022 ocorreu o maior número de óbitos decorrente a esse tratamento. Dentre as regiões, o Sudeste e o Sul estão as mais prevalentes na realização da cirurgia, também em óbitos por esse procedimento, tendo o Centro-Oeste e o Norte números menores de ambos. Em aspectos de estado, São Paulo liderou em procedimentos cirúrgicos ao longo do período analisado. Conclusão: A heterogeneidade na distribuição geográfica dos procedimentos cirúrgicos destaca a necessidade de uma abordagem regionalizada no planejamento e alocação de recursos no âmbito da saúde pública. É de suma importância a implementação de estratégias de prevenção e diagnóstico precoce de condições que podem influenciar diretamente a incidência de varizes esofágicas e, por conseguinte, a demanda por intervenções cirúrgicas.
MATURIDADE NO GERENCIAMENTO DE PROCESSOS: UM MODELO PARA SUA ANÁLISE NA FUNÇÃO MANUTENÇÃO
Authors: Viana Herbert Ricardo Garcia , Freire Roni Neon Sousa , Silva Gustavo Lopes da
Published: May 2024

A excelência na manutenção está intrinsecamente relacionada à capacidade de uma organização em garantir a segurança, o desempenho, os custos adequados e a confiabilidade de seus ativos. Alcançar a excelência em manutenção requer a adoção de práticas de gestão eficazes que elevem o nível de maturidade dos processos. Neste estudo, é explorado um modelo de avaliação da maturidade da gestão da manutenção, com foco na Mineração Paragominas (MPSA), uma empresa de mineração de bauxita. A coleta de informações permitiu analisar as práticas em uso e compará-las com 367 requisitos descritos em checklists (roadmaps) de manutenção de equipamentos móveis de mina e manutenção industrial, identificando lacunas para alcançar a excelência na manutenção. Foi necessário implementar um modelo para avaliar o nível de maturidade da gestão da manutenção na organização, com o objetivo de promover a melhoria contínua por parte de todos os envolvidos nas atividades de manutenção. O modelo de avaliação para a excelência na manutenção serviu como ferramenta para medir o nível de maturidade da gestão da manutenção na MPSA, evidenciando um avanço de 9,3 pontos percentuais entre 2022 e 2024, correspondendo ao primeiro e segundo ciclo de diagnóstico, respectivamente.
AVALIAÇÃO DO GRAU DE CONHECIMENTO SOBRE CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Holanda Lourraine Passos , Ferreira Déborah Lílian Aragão , Silva Gabriela Oliveira da , Nogueira Marcelo Silva , Monte Bruno Soares
Published: May 2024

Introdução: O sofrimento e a morte são ocorrências naturais da vida humana, com as quais todo médico se depara com frequência em sua atividade prática. Além disso, existem evidências de que o déficit na educação e no treinamento em cuidados paliativos causam consequências negativas para os médicos e os pacientes. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica do tipo revisão sistemática, que utiliza métodos explícitos e sistemáticos para identificar, selecionar e avaliar os estudos. Resultados: Após aplicação de fluxo metodológico e leitura integral dos artigos selecionados, incluímos 21 artigos, sendo a maioria da base de dados Lilacs (57%). Outro dado abordado na maioria dos artigos foi o ensino dos CP durante a graduação, onde 62% dos artigos relataram não ter essa disciplina abordada durante a formação dos profissionais de saúde. Já sobre os resultados e conclusões, podemos notar uma falta de conhecimento sobre a temática tanto no Brasil, quanto em outros países, além da falta de ensino sobre o tema durante as graduações, refletindo assim o que já percebemos durante nossa própria formação. Conclusão: Concluímos com a nossa pesquisa, que quanto antes os profissionais de saúde entrarem em contato com CP, principalmente durante a graduação, mais preparados estarão para tratar e cuidar de pacientes que demandam de uma atenção e cuidados diferenciados.
ASSISTÊNCIA DO ENFERMEIRO FRENTE AO PACIENTE COM TUBERCULOSE PULMONAR NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Lima Letícia Soares dos Santos , Pires Aline das Graças , Gonçalves Liliane Resende , Lara Aline Neves Oliveira
Published: May 2024

A assistência de enfermagem frente ao paciente com Tuberculose na Atenção Primária está ligada diretamente a qualidade do serviço prestado pelos profissionais enfermeiros, já que é este profissional que fornece orientações, retiradas de dúvidas ao paciente e sua família, criando uma relação de confiança. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a forma que o enfermeiro assiste o paciente com tuberculose pulmonar na atenção primária, bem como seus conhecimentos para tal assistência. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa, transversal, do tipo de revisão integrativa de literatura utilizando-se as bases de dados de plataformas virtuais. O papel do enfermeiro está diretamente relacionado ao vínculo criado entre paciente e profissional para obtenção de um excelente resultado, o controle da doença, por isso, precisa ser prestado um serviço de qualidade, com profissionais devidamente capacitados para tal. Concluiu-se que para uma eficaz assistência é necessário compreendimento, conhecimento e treinamento adequado dos enfermeiros para assim prestar um serviço responsável e benéfico.
LUMINÁRIA DE MESA DE POLIPROPILENO RECICLADO PARA PORTADORES DE NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS BASEADO NA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL APLICADO EM RECONHECIMENTO DE VOZ
Authors: Cabral Rosimere Martins , Vieira Maria Marta Camargo , Ferreira Raimunda Daniela Santos , Reis André Wilson da Cruz , Mendes Gleisson Amaral
Published: May 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é desenvolver uma luminária de material reciclado, com sistema que disponha de instrumento de facilitação da vida cotidiana de pessoas portadoras de necessidade especial. O material usado para produção foi o polipropileno pós-consumo doados e coletados, passando pelo processo de revalorização (separação, lavagem, secagem e moagem), obtendo-se o polímero revalorizado e empregado o processo de reutilização de matéria-prima pelo método de reciclagem de resíduos usando a rotomoldagem. Ocorreu a caracterização: morfologicamente por difração de raio-X (DRX); mecanicamente, os ensaios de impacto e tração. Os participantes da pesquisa foram cinco deficientes físicos com dificuldades de locomoção ou mobilidade reduzida na cidade de Mocajuba no estado do Pará. Implantamos um dispositivo para automação residencial por comando de voz, já existente no mercado voltado para pessoas com necessidades físicas, com o intuito de auxiliar no acionamento da luminária. A coleta e análise de dados ocorreu por meio de questionários usando dados qualitativos para compreender melhor as principais necessidades dos participantes para definir a melhor forma de implantar as soluções de automação na luminária. Para validação da implantação do projeto foi desenvolvido um questionário pós-implantação, as respostas do questionário foram analisadas com o objetivo de identificar o grau de satisfação dos usuários. Como resultado obtivemos a luminária produzida a partir de materiais reciclados e para os questionários colhemos respostas que nos auxiliaram na aplicação do teste com os participantes, e quanto a validação da implantação do produto alcançamos respostas e intenção de uso positivas, caso lançado no mercado. Portanto, o modelo de reciclagem de materiais descartados no meio ambiente utilizando a rotomoldagem servirá para estimular o poder público e privado para aproveitar estes resíduos para melhoria da qualidade de vida dos moradores e gerar destinação adequada.
INTERNATO RURAL NOS ÍNDICES DO PREVINE BRASIL: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA EM CASINHAS - PE
Authors: Montenegro Artur Areia Pereira , Fonseca Francyelle Maria Barbosa , Melo Guilherme Aragão , Bezerra Maria Carolina Muniz , Costa Breno Borba Santos Ferreira , Neto Nelson Pereira de Lima , Carvalho Thiago Henrique de Farias
Published: May 2024

Introdução: a Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS) e o Diabetes Mellitus (DM) são condições crônicas de saúde que demandam atenção prioritária devido aos seus impactos na população brasileira. O acesso limitado aos serviços de saúde, especialmente em áreas rurais, ressalta a necessidade de abordagens inovadoras para o cuidado dessas doenças. O Programa Previne Brasil busca melhorar a qualidade dos serviços de saúde, incluindo o monitoramento de HAS e DM. Método: Um estudo de relato de experiência conduzido na Unidade de Saúde da Família (USF) Vila Nova, em Casinhas, Pernambuco, durante um internato rural de medicina. Relato de Experiência: A iniciativa surgiu da observação das dificuldades de acesso aos serviços de saúde pela população rural. A equipe organizou campanhas de saúde em locais de fácil acesso, como escolas e casas de familiares. Foram oferecidos serviços de aferição de pressão arterial, medição de glicemia capilar e orientações sobre hábitos saudáveis. Conclusão: a abordagem de levar os serviços de saúde diretamente às comunidades rurais demonstrou uma maior adesão da população e conscientização sobre o controle das condições crônicas.
PANORAMA DO ACESSO AOS SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE MATERNA NOS PERÍODOS PRÉ, DURANTE E PÓS COVID-19 EM CIDADES DO NORDESTE
Authors: Rodrigues Fernanda Barros da Fonseca , Silva Gardênia Leite da , Ramos Gizlayne Olivia Silva , Cardozo Guilherme Brito , Guimarães Jardene Paiva de Carvalho , Silva Wanessa Emanuelly Freitas , Silva Nuno Kauã da , Reis Alexsandro Guimaraes , Soares Junior Nivaldo de Jesus Silva , Dias Filho Carlos Alberto Alves
Published: May 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: O estudo se justifica por diversos pontos relevantes no que tange à saúde materno-infantil, analisando o contraste entre o antigo e atual panorama da saúde, como ocorre a acessibilidade às maternidades e seus serviços, para concretizar um processo de cuidado pleno no Nordeste. OBJETIVOS: O objetivo geral é descrever o impacto da pandemia de COVID-19 na experiência e assistência à maternidade e nos resultados de saúde materno-infantil. MÉTODOS: O presente trabalho consiste em um estudo de caráter epidemiológico longitudinal descritivo observacional retrospectivo, utilizando a análise de dados epidemiológicos relevantes, coletados a partir do Departamento de Informática do SUS - DATA SUS, como registros de casos notificados, informações sobre mortalidade das gestantes no período e dados relacionados ao pré-natal. RESULTADOS: Observou-se um aumento progressivo de óbitos maternos e fetais no período de 2018 a 2021, momento de pico da pandemia, e uma estabilidade em relação à natalidade nesse período pandêmico. Apesar do aumento de nascimentos prematuros nesse contexto os dados mostram um decréscimo em 2022, após o pico da COVID-19. Relacionando o Nordeste com o Maranhão ficou evidente que o estado apresenta uma porcentagem significativa desses números. CONCLUSÃO: Destaca-se como maior consequência resultante da pandemia o aumento de óbitos maternos decorrente de contágio com o vírus e a diminuição nas consultas pré-natais, tendo como causa o medo de contágio e a superlotação hospitalar. Os dados apresentados neste estudo tornam-se de fundamental importância porque podem auxiliar a nortear medidas de novos estudos associados à maternidade e à saúde pública.
DESAFIOS E ESTRATÉGIAS NO MANEJO DA CISTITE DURANTE A GESTAÇÃO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Moura Michely Laiany Vieira , Melo Júlia Vidal , Melo Lívia Torres Castelo Branco , Rodrigues Mariana Curvina
Published: May 2024

As Infecções do Trato Urinário (ITU) são comuns na prática clínica, especialmente durante a gestação, representando um desafio devido às alterações fisiológicas nesse período. A cistite, caracterizada pela infecção do trato urinário baixo, é prevalente e pode levar a complicações graves. Revisar o entendimento acerca do manejo da cistite durante a gestação, destacando particularidades no manejo da gestante. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura, abrangendo estudos publicados entre 2019 e 2024, com foco na cistite durante a gestação. Foram utilizadas bases de dados como SciELO e PubMed, e critérios específicos de inclusão foram aplicados na seleção dos artigos. A revisão abordou diversos aspectos da cistite na gestação, incluindo fatores de risco, patogenia, diagnóstico, tratamento e complicações. Destacou-se a importância do diagnóstico precoce, o papel da cultura de urina com antibiograma na orientação terapêutica e os riscos associados ao uso de antibióticos durante a gravidez. O manejo da cistite durante a gestação demanda uma abordagem multidisciplinar e cuidadosa. Estratégias de prevenção e acompanhamento adequado são fundamentais para minimizar complicações perinatais e melhorar a saúde materno-fetal.
Identification of Educational Gaps in Data Science Training Across Agricultural Genomics
Authors: Dodd Gabriella Roby , Gondro Cedric , Taxis Tasia M. , Young Margaret , Fragomeni Breno
Published: May 2024

The objectives of this study were to identify gaps in educational training for undergraduate and graduate students in agricultural data science, propose paths for filling these gaps, and provide an annotated list of resources currently available to different training levels. Data in this study was collected through three voluntary surveys catered to undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty or professionals in fields of agricultural data analytics. Resources were identified through search engines and annotated based on cost, target audience, and topic. Undergraduate students were found to be inexperienced in statistics, data analysis, and coding. Graduate students were better trained than undergraduate students but did not find university curriculum to be the primary source of education. Faculty and professionals indicated that interest in their field is high but the number of qualified applicants for positions is low. Additionally, there was interest by faculty and professionals to fund training programs for employees but low access to resources for these programs. Education resources identified through the search were limited and many had high cost to students. All resources identified were published in an online catalog (https://agdata.cahnr.uconn.edu/).
Concrete Design Guide. No. 1: Guidance on the design of liquid-retaining structures
Authors:   The Concrete Centre
Published: May 2024

This short note highlights some of the salient aspects of the design and construction of liquid-retaining structures in reinforced concrete. The guidance is based on Eurocodes BS EN 1992-1-11 and BS EN 1992-32 and the corresponding UK National Annexes.
Sadr Elevated Expressway, Tehran, Iran – rapid and cost-effective expansion of an existing highway
Authors: Aminpour Faramarz , Hosseini Maziar
Published: May 2024

A 6.6km long elevated expressway has been built along an existing route in a busy part of Tehran. The main requirements of the client, the Municipality of Tehran, were rapid construction and minimum disturbance to the existing traffic below. The main requirements of the design-and-build contractor, SR Special Group, from the design team, Karane Consulting Engineers, were buildability and cost-effectiveness. This paper describes the design and construction of this elevated expressway.
The Association of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors with Delirium in Post-Operative Adults: A Secondary Analysis of a Post-Operative Dataset with Daily Severity of Illness Adjustment
Authors: Austin C. Adrian , Bazemore Imani , Yi Joe , Glier Sarah , Carson Shannon S.
Published: May 2024

Background

Postoperative delirium is a prevalent condition associated with increased mortality, difficulties with physical recovery from surgery and decreased long-term cognitive function, especially in older adults. Currently, there are no direct medical treatments for delirium. We recently found an association between SSRI administration and reduced delirium in a critically ill medical population. We sought to evaluate this association in a surgical population. SSRIs may provide a new treatment option for delirium; further exploration is warranted. We aimed to assess the association between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and delirium in postoperative adults.

Methods

We undertook a secondary analysis of an existing cohort in a large Academic Medical Centre in the Southeast United States. Patients were adults (aged 18-99) requiring at least one night of hospital admission following a scheduled surgery, enrolled from July 2017 to September 2017. Our primary outcome was the incidence of delirium 24 hours after administration of an SSRI. Our exposure variable was any SSRI administration in the preceding 24 hours. We collected data on demographics, SSRI administration, overall severity of illness via the ASA grading system, and daily severity of illness via the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score from the electronic medical record review.

Results

We collected data on 191 patients (mean age 56.8 years, SD +/- 16.7). One hundred ten (57.6%) were female, and 149 (78%) were White. Most patients, 183 (95.8%), were non-Hispanic. Twenty-eight (14.6%) were prescribed SSRIs at any point during the study period and 35 (18.3%) were delirious on day one. Unadjusted analysis demonstrated that patients receiving SSRIs had OR 1.60 for delirium the next day (p=0.41). After adjusting for age ASA, age, hospital LOS, and SOFA, patients receiving SSRIs had OR 1.44 for next-day delirium (p=0.48).

Conclusions

SSRIs administered in the postoperative period were not associated with delirium on the subsequent day. This finding conflicts with prior results from a critically ill population. The association of SSRIs with delirium requires further investigation.
Analysis of the Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect
Authors: Fernández Carlos T. , Navarro Ignacio M.
Published: May 2024

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, characterized by higher temperatures in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings, poses significant challenges for energy consumption, air quality, and public health. This study examines the impact of urban green spaces on mitigating the UHI effect in four major Spanish cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia. Using high-resolution satellite imagery, ground-based temperature measurements, and advanced GIS and statistical modeling techniques, we quantified the temperature differences between green and non-green urban areas. Our findings indicate that green spaces, including parks, street trees, and green roofs, significantly reduce urban temperatures, with parks exhibiting the highest cooling effects. The spatial analysis revealed that UHI hotspots are concentrated in densely built-up areas, while green spaces effectively mitigate these effects. Seasonal variations show that the cooling benefits of green spaces are more pronounced during the summer months. This study highlights the importance of incorporating diverse and well-distributed green spaces in urban planning to enhance thermal comfort, reduce energy consumption, and improve urban livability. Policy recommendations are provided to guide the integration of green infrastructure in climate adaptation strategies for Spanish cities.
A Genre Theory Contextualization for Academic Writing in Chinese Higher Education
Authors: Chen Jie
Published: May 2024

This paper explores new possibilities for teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) writing in the context of higher education in China. Using John Swales’ Create A Research Space (CARS) model, the paper demonstrates how genre theory can be integrated into undergraduate writing courses in China’s EFL settings. This method emphasizes teaching students to structure academic papers effectively, thereby improving their understanding and application of the genre-specific conventions of academic English. The paper illustrates how the CARS model aids students by delineating their research territory, identifying gaps, and positioning their studies within ongoing academic dialogues. Additionally, the teaching cycle guides students from modeling the text, to joint construction, and finally to independent writing. Furthermore, the paper highlights the comprehensive implications of this model, including enhancing intercultural communication skills and developing critical genre awareness among students. It addresses the challenges of adapting this model to the Chinese EFL context, such as linguistic and cultural barriers, and underscores the need for contextualized teaching strategies that meet Chinese learners’ needs. To conclude, it is recommended for further research to validate the practical usage of this genre-based EAP instruction in higher education and facilitate future curriculum development.
School Reforms for Low-Income Students Under Conflict Theory
Authors: Chen Jiexiao
Published: May 2024

A solid education is one of the crucial elements of achieving the American Dream. However, the privileged dominate the distribution of limited educational resources, leading to a large academic gap between people with different economic statuses. Specifically, the influence of poor experiences on disadvantaged populations, such as low-income students, has been neglected in education development. Conflict theory provides a refreshing sight to examine what obstacles low-income students have confronted and motivate school changes. The literature review explores the unequal educational experiences in low-income students, indicating challenges on their academic achievement and possibilities to success. In addition, it illustrates how to understand school reforms making efforts to eliminate gaps between the wealthy and poor students to pursue educational equity under the conflict theory.
Rural Museums Promote Rural Revitalization: A Case Study of the Historical Museum of Qixian Village in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City
Authors: Zeng Shiqing
Published: May 2024

With the accelerating urbanization of rural areas, the original rural landscapes are disappearing. In order to emphasize the driving force of spiritual civilization construction in rural revitalization, the country has launched a long-term vision for the construction of “rural museums”. Taking the Qixian Village Historical Museum in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City as an example, this article uses the SWOT-PEST quantitative analysis method to comprehensively analyse the advantages, disadvantages, opportunities and challenges in the development of the museum from macro and micro, internal and external perspectives. Based on this analysis, appropriate strategic proposals are proposed to provide a reference for the sustainable development of rural museums.
The Analysis and Inheritance of Chinese Grand Canal Culture from the View of Positive Psychology
Authors: Liu Lin , Liu Yong , Wang Tao , Liu Yanxia
Published: May 2024

The deep psychological connotation conveyed by the Chinese Grand Canal culture contains people’s explicit or potential positive qualities. Because of this inheritance, human beings not only maintain a kind of self-esteem in the fierce struggle for existence, but also play a dominant role in the social system composed of other life forms. It also enables human society to develop in a way that all things coexist in most cases. The connotation of Chinese Grand Canal culture at the psychological level coincides with people’s positive psychological pursuit. This paper explores the deep psychological causes and changes of Chinese Grand Canal culture from the subjective level, individual level and group level of positive psychology. By analyzing the positive psychological pursuit of Chinese Grand Canal culture and combining with the mainstream culture, the paper explores the inheritance and application of positive psychological perspective of Chinese Grand Canal culture.
The Sociology of Afrofuturism in the New Disney Princesses: From Pinocchio and Anastasia, to Tiana
Authors: Mušić Lejla
Published: May 2024

Afro-American Music, Dance, and culture, inspired entire movement Afrofuturism, afrofabulist Nyong, Tavio, Vincent Joslin, and John Szwed “Space is the place”, support the ideas of YTasha L. Womack, that can be found in the representation of blackness, as a new model of Princess and the Frog. Pinocchio, Anastasia and Tiana, were left out on the streets, but only one of the three becomes restaurant owner. Investigation on Gender dimension of comparison in between the Anastasia, and Pinocchio characters in cartoons, was conducted in group of BA students, of Sociology, at Faculty of Political Sciences, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, at Sociology of Gender I classes. The opinions about the issues of social inequalities, homelessness, and rising to the positive role model in Disney characters. Student showed high interest, and responded, and discussed, all of the offered questions. Interest in the analysis of cartoons, especially Disney characters, or post-feministic Disney masculinities (Michael Macaluso, 2018), and femininities, was higher than in the other themes. Focus on to the theme of the gender dimensions of Youth homelessness, influenced very wider aftermath discussion. What types of the femininities are globally celebrated inside the Disney. The opinions about the issues of social inequalities, homelessness, and rising to the positive role model in Disney characters.
Traditions and Folk Belief of the Supernatural: A Case Study of Western Himalayas in Shimla Hill
Authors: Kumar Vinod
Published: May 2024

This paper intends to highlight the belief in the existence of superhuman or supernatural power in the area of study, which has a rich stock of myths, legends, traditions and the sacred occasion which are explained by some myth or the other, having some mythology behind them. Shimla hills as a part of Western Himalayas has plenty of folk beliefs and legends associated with deities’ heroes and cults, and these play an important role in the customary practice and behaviour of the masses. The region has several great deities drawn from historical traditions. These gods and heroes, and the folklore associated with them are the guardians of the traditional value system which governs the life of the people in this area. This unique amalgamation of good and evil spirits as gods has tremendous effect on the social and religious culture of the people residing in the region. Most of the gods have their family members as deities of various villages, which have given birth to strong connections within the region in terms of social and political relationships. While these project a sense of monolithic culture, it is also possible to read the sources and complexity of the cultural formation through an analysis of the conflicts and contestations within the tradition variation. These folk beliefs, traditions of the supernatural are the mirror of the cultural life of this area which can be described as animistic.
Regionális zivatarok azonosítása és követése infrahanghullámok segítségével
Authors: Pásztor Marcell Sebestyén , Czanik Csenge , Bodnár István
Published: May 2024

Az egyetlen magyar infrahangállomás (PSZI) Piszkés-tetőn 2017 májusa óta működik. A PSZI az azóta eltelt idő alatt több, mint egymillió jelet detektált. Ezek között ismert és ismeretlen forrásokból származó észlelések egyaránt szerepelnek. Az észlelések azonosítása és kategorizálása fontos a jövőbeli automatizált jelfelismerés szempontjából. A tanulmány célja azon észlelések azonosítása és összegyűjtése, amelyek zivatarokhoz és villámokhoz tartoznak. Bemutatunk egy módszertant a zivatarok azonosítására, amely a Blitzortung adatbázis villámadatainak és a PSZI észleléseinek korrelációján alapszik. E módszerrel 32 000 infrahangészlelést soroltunk be a zivatar címszó alá. Vizsgáltuk az észlelt zivatarok irányainak és távolságainak eloszlásait, melyek az állomás érzékenységét jellemzik. Ismertetünk egy közeli (< 50 km) zivatarokra alkalmazható eljárást konkrét villámlások azonosítására, mely segítségével 68 kisülést találtunk.
Szinoptikus folyamatok által vezérelt lejtőszél a Bakony-Balaton térségben
Authors: Kurcsics Máté , Geresdi István , Horváth Ákos
Published: May 2024

A Balaton vízfelülete, valamint a tőle északra húzódó Bakony nagy mértékben képes módosítani az időjárási elemek alakulását: befolyásolják a levegő hőmérsékletét, a szélviszonyokat, de még a felhőzetet és a csapadékhullást is. A balatoni hajósok jól ismerik a Bakony völgyeiből az esti órákban fújó lejtőszelet. Van azonban a Bakonynak egy ennél jóval markánsabb, ugyanakkor kevésbé ismert, a balatoni szélmezőt módosító hatása is. Egy olyan lejtőszél, amelyet szinoptikus skálájú folyamatok alakítanak ki, akárcsak az adriai bóra vagy az alpi főn esetében. A Bakonynak ezen hatása a Balatonnál akár 30–40 km/h-val is megnövelheti a széllökések nagyságát, így fontos fifigyelembe venni ezt a tényezőt a tavi viharjelzések kiadásakor. Cikkünkben a szinoptikusan vezérelt bakonyi lejtőszelet mutatjuk be.
Hansch analysis by QSAR model of curcumin and eight of its transformed derivatives with antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Kesuma Dini , Putra Galih Satrio , Yahmin Yahmin , Sumari Sumari , Putri Anisa Oktaviana , Anwari Farida , Salmasfatah Novynanda , Sulistyowaty Melanny Ika
Published: May 2024

Context: In the last decade, antimicrobial resistance cases have been widespread. The discovery and development of new drugs need to be done to overcome the case. Some research has found that some compounds, which are curcumin transformation derivatives, are able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Aims: To evaluate the development of antimicrobial candidates of curcumin versus S. aureus. Methods: The in silico approach method, along with the QSAR technique, plays an important role in the process of discovery and development of new drugs. In this study, we focused on developing curcumin transformation derivatives that are much more potent by making the best QSAR equation of curcumin and eight curcumin transformation derivatives that have been tested in vitro for their antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Results: The best QSAR equation was obtained from curcumin transformation derivatives as antimicrobial activity against S. aureus, with pMIC = 0.812 (± 0.162)EHOMO +5.443 (± 1.659) (n = 9; Sig = 0.002; R = 0.884; R2 = 0.782; F = 25.153; Q2 = 0.57. Conclusions: In this study, an increase in the antimicrobial activity of curcumin transformation derivatives against S. aureus by increasing EHOMO was observed. The best QSAR equation can be a tool to obtain a more potential new chemical structure model and reduce trials and errors.
Assessing English Communication Willingness Among EFL Undergraduates: A Multi-University Study in Guangxi, China
Authors: Cen Qiuyan , Jinyan Li , Wang Qiumei
Published: May 2024

Within the domain of English language learning, there exists a notable perspective among some undergraduates in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs, who believe that achieving high scores in written assessments suffices, thereby undervaluing the importance of oral proficiency. It is essential to recognize that the willingness to engage in communication (WTC) is a pivotal element that directly influences learners’ active participation in second-language interactions. This research employs a quantitative methodology to examine the WTC among EFL undergraduates at three universities in Guangxi. Through the administration of a structured questionnaire and the application of SPSS for data analysis, the study seeks to assess the current levels of WTC and to determine the impact of gender on these levels. The investigation is guided by the objective to elucidate: (1) the prevailing WTC in English among EFL undergraduates, and (2) the existence of any significant gender-based disparities in WTC. The findings from this study reveal that the general WTC among the surveyed EFL undergraduates is moderate. Notably, the WTC within classroom environments is discernibly lower than that observed in contexts outside of the classroom.  Furthermore, the analysis indicates a minor, though not statistically significant, increase in WTC among male students when compared to their female counterparts. These insights not only shed light on the dynamics of language learning engagement but also offer a foundation for developing targeted instructional strategies aimed at fostering oral communicative skills.
Exploring Microbiological Quality Assessment Techniques and Antibiotic Sensitivity: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Vidhya C.S.  , G. Gomadhi  , Belagalla Ningaraj , Prabhavathi S. Jaya , Majumder Jayeeta , Gangopadhyay Sourav , Biswas Susmi , Behera Himanshu Sekhar , Malathi G. , Kalaiselvi P.
Published: May 2024

Microbiological quality assessment and antibiotic sensitivity testing are crucial components of ensuring public health safety, food quality, and effective antimicrobial therapy and provides a comprehensive overview of the methodologies, challenges, and recent advancements in microbiological quality assessment and antibiotic sensitivity testing. It covers various techniques employed in microbiological quality assessment, including culture-based methods, molecular techniques, and rapid detection methods. Additionally, it explores the principles and methodologies of antibiotic sensitivity testing, focusing on disk diffusion, broth microdilution, and automated systems. Furthermore, the article discusses emerging trends and technologies in the field, such as whole-genome sequencing and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry and understanding these techniques and their applications is essential for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to combat microbial infections effectively and safeguard public health.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TWO STAY-TWO STRAY PADA MATERI FUNGSI KELAS VIII DI SMP NEGERI 4 TONDANO
Authors: Pilomali Tiara , Salajang Santje M. , Pulukadang Rosiah J.
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kurangnya penguasaan konsep pembelajaran matematika terutama pada materi fungsi, hal ini berdasarkan hasil observasi yang dilakukan penulis menunjukkan bahwa siswa masih kesulitan dalam menghitung nilai dari sebuah fungsi dan dalam menentukan bentuk penyajian fungsi serta penggunaan metode pembelajaran secara konvensional yang membuat siswa kaku dan bosan dengan pelajaran matematika. Sehingga untuk meningkatkan penguasaan konsep dan hasil belajar siswa yaitu dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Two Stay-Two Stray. Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen yang dilakukan terhadap siswa kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 4 Tondano. Rancangan penelitian ini menggunakan desain posttest only control design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII, sementara sampel penelitian terdiri dari dua kelas yaitu kelas VIII A berjumlah 32 siswa sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIII B sebagai kelas kontrol yang terdiri atas 32 siswa. Berdasarkan data diperoleh rata-rata hasil belajar kelas eksperimen 85,94 sementara rata-rata hasil belajar siswa kelas kontrol 79,31. Uji kenormalan data menunjukkan data terpenuhi berdistribusi normal. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah tes hasil belajar siswa berbentuk essay. Hasil analisis data dengan taraf nyata 0,05 diperoleh thitung > ttabel (3,2145 > 1,670). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran Two Stay-Two Stray pada materi fungsi dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dibandingkan model pembelajaran konvensional.
Perancangan Mesin Peniris Minyak Bawang Kapasitas 50 kg/jam
Authors: Marojahan Hutasoit Alex , Hermanto Tino , Fahrul Sinurat Ryan
Published: May 2024

Bawang Merah (Alliumascalonicum. L.) merupakan salah satu komoditas hortikultura yang memiliki potensi besar dan patut dikembangkan menjadi produk berkualitas tinggi. Salah satu olahan bawang merah dibuat menjadi bawang goreng untuk memberi rasa pada makanan. Bawang goreng merupakan salah satu produk masakan yang banyak dicari oleh ibu-ibu rumah tangga, pemilik snack bar, dll. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah merancang mesin peniris bawang kapasitas 50 kg/jam. Metode penelitian dari perancangan ini adalah design research. Penelitian ini dilakukan bengkel bubut dan las Sudarman Jl. Mangaan VIII Pasar III, Kel. Mabar Hilir, Kec. Medan Deli, Kota Medan Sumatera Utara. Hasil dan pembahasan perancangan ini diperoleh daya motor listrik yang dibutuhkan yaitu 0.85 Hp, puli motor dan puli poros penggerak yaitu 1:2 dimana untuk puli motor 60 mm dan puli poros 120 mm, diameter poros 30 mm, diameter tabung peniris 580 mm, tinggi tabung peniris 590 mm. Mesin dapat bekerja secara kontinyu dengan kapasitas produksi 300 kg/jam.
Redescriptive Technique: An adaptation of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM) to bring tacit knowledge into awareness
Authors: Perilli Gabriella Giordanella
Published: May 2024

The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM), is an efficient psychotherapeutic method for bringing tacit knowledge into awareness and constructing new meanings. Data from cognitive neuroscience and clinical practice supports the BMGIM process and the adaptation presented in this article, called the “Redescriptive Technique”. This homework assignment is an addition to standard BMGIM procedures based upon cognitive orientations. To strengthen the understanding of imagery metaphorical experience, verbal language is used between the client and the guide during BMGIM session, with numerous therapeutic purposes. Moreover, to enable the client to take an even greater role in reflecting and integrating different aspects of his experience in more meaningful and more helpful ways, this article proposes an addition to the classical BMGIM method; the writing of a personal narrative of the experience. The innovative adaptation may be used regardless of the therapist’s theoretical orientation.
Combining Schema Therapy and Guided Imagery and Music
Authors: Tuinmann Gert
Published: May 2024

Schema therapy (ST) is a third wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is used for the treatment of personality disorder, chronic depression and eating disorders amongst others. One goal is to evoke emotions and to regulate them. The techniques that are used are imagery rescripting, chair dialogue and standard cognitive behavioural techniques. Core elements in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) are interactive music-activated imagery (images experienced by the five senses, body sense, memories, emotions and possibly transpersonal imagery). By combining these two treatments, the patients’ experiences and the treatment efficacy overall might be enhanced. The aim of this article is to introduce ST and to inform readers about similarities between the treatments and resulting combination possibilities. The author describes the combination of treatments in a client with chronic pain. The findings and future developments are discussed. As this combination has never been described before and only one case report is given in this article, no conclusions can be drawn. Further studies are needed to investigate the efficacy of this potential combination.
The Process of Surrender: A psychotherapist’s homecoming
Authors: Blom Katarina Mårtenson
Published: May 2024

The article describes how implicit relational qualities between therapist and client contribute to the psychotherapeutic process. The process encompasses the interaction during both the verbal parts and the music-listening experience in GIM sessions. The therapeutic stance is presented through the therapist’s subjective ‘voice’ and claimed to be fundamental irrespective of which problem or symptomatology presented by the client. Each dimension or phase of the interactive therapeutic process is illustrated by a suggested music-listening experience, to facilitate for the reader to create a connection to his or her own implicit relational qualities as a therapist.
The future of the Bonny Method: A perspective on Danish practice with a forecast to the future
Authors: Bonde Lars Ole
Published: May 2024

The article presents the current status of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) in Denmark, with an outlook to the international context. The central focus is on the results of a survey (2016) of Danish GIM practitioners (n = 20), with relevant international surveys introduced as comparisons. Clinical applications of the different formats within the ‘spectrum of GIM’ are also presented and discussed in a Danish context; the future potential of the many Bonny Method session formats is then outlined, and implications for training are discussed.
Fairy tale composing as an alternative creative processing in group GIM
Authors: Smirnioti Evdokia , Trifonopoulou Sofia , Tsolka Eleni
Published: May 2024

Fairy tales have universal themes and can be viewed as dramatic representations of basic psychological processes. They encourage creative thinking, universalise human problems and establish hope for the future. In Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) practice, self-understanding and personal growth is approached through imagery evoked by music-listening; however, the emerging imagery may be fragmented, unclear or incoherent. Writing a fairy tale may be used to integrate the GIM experience into a coherent narrative, to promote meaning-reconstruction and re-scripting of one’s life. Furthermore, the enactment of fairy tales, as well as the interactive group process, may enhance personal insight and group functioning. This article describes the process in which Group Guided Imagery and Music (grpGIM) material is transformed into a fairy tale which is then narrated. In grpGIM, verbal interaction occurs between group members, or group members and the guide (group co-coordinator), while listening to the music. The project presented in this article has evolved through the authors’ personal experience of a musical and creative analysis of Ηelen Βonny’s Quiet Music Program (HBQMP). It is suggested that the writing of fairy tales could be an alternative, creative post-session analysis of the emerging grpGIM material.
Searching for the unknown: A case study with a young woman suffering from music performance anxiety
Authors: Pehk Alice
Published: May 2024

This case study is based on a psychodynamically-oriented music therapy service comprising 17 therapy sessions throughout 11 months with a 19-year-old woman suffering from music performance anxiety. The main therapy method used throughout this work was the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music which enabled to find, recognise and reactivate the client’s anxiety-producing experiences, to become conscious of them, to accept them, to work through them, and finally to integrate the new aspects and strengths that grew from these experiences into the client’s current life. The outcome of the therapy process shows its effectiveness in lowering performance anxiety and anxiety in general (measured before and after the therapy and during a six-month follow-up), decreasing psychosomatic problems as well as improving self-esteem and self-confidence, and a better sense of control.
Reflective Practice and Frame Theory in Educational History
Authors: Rosser Pablo , Seila Soler
Published: May 2024

This document presents a research proposal on the relationship between media and public perception regarding education. It is proposed, following Foster's tenets on the use of methodological pragmatism, to analyze narratives present in historical media and other educational documentation to comprehend how discourses are constructed through the narrative frames employed by the media and how this might influence the public's perception and understanding of educational issues. The proposed methodology is grounded in reflexive and critical analysis of existing literature, employing mixed qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Additionally, the use of reflective practice methods and frame theory is suggested to develop a scientific analysis from historical documents. This research aims to gain a more comprehensive insight into educational practices and debates within a specific period, thereby enabling a broader and more objective understanding and evaluation of the predominant educational discourse of the time.