bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Energy Simulation and Parametric Analysis of Water Cooled Thermal Photovoltaic Systems: Energy and Exergy Analysis of Photovoltaic Systems
Authors: Candra Oriza , Kumar Narukullapati Bharath , Dwijendra Ngakan Ketut Acwin , Patra Indrajit , Majdi Ali , Rahardja Untung , Kosov Mikhail , Guerrero John William Grimaldo , Sivaraman Ramaswamy
Published: November 2022

It is generally agreed that solar energy, which can be converted into usable electricity by means of solar panels, is one of the most important renewable energy sources. An energy and exergy study of these panels is the first step in developing this technology. This will provide a fair standard by which solar panel efficiency can be evaluated. In this study, the MATLAB tool was used to find the answers to the math problems that describe this system. The system’s efficiency has been calculated using the modeled data created in MATLAB. When solving equations, the initial value of the independent system parameters is fed into the computer in accordance with the algorithm of the program. A simulation and a parametric analysis of a thermal PV system with a sheet and spiral tube configuration have been completed. Simulations based on a numerical model have been run to determine where precisely the sheet and helical tubes should be placed in a PV/T system configured for cold water. Since then, the MATLAB code for the proposed model has been developed, and it agrees well with the experimental data. There is an RMSE of 0.94 for this model. The results indicate that the modeled sample achieves a thermal efficiency of between 43% and 52% and an electrical efficiency of between 11% and 11.5%.
Urban Rail Transit Rolling Stock Scheduling Optimization with Shared Depot
Authors: Feng Jia , Li Guowei , Shi Yuxin , Li Zhengzhong , Liu Shanshan
Published: November 2022

This paper presents a coordinated model to optimize the rolling stock scheduling of two urban rail transit lines with a shared train depot. The proposed integrated and extended integrated optimization problems are transformed into mixed integer linear programming (MILP) problems, which can be efficiently solved by an ant colony optimization algorithm. Numerical examples based on the Beijing Subway System are implemented to demonstrate the performance of the proposed models and solution approach.
Environmental Justice Pedagogies and Self-Efficacy for Climate Action
Authors: Bartlett M’Lis , Larson Jordan , Lee Seneca
Published: November 2022

As institutions of knowledge and innovation, colleges and universities have a responsibility to prepare students to lead in a world impacted by climate change. While sustainability and climate change have been increasingly addressed on campuses, several aspects of typical climate change education, such as the use of fear appeals, and crisis narratives, have served to disempower and disengage students from the issue. Evidence suggests that incorporating justice-oriented concepts and pedagogies may help students build the skills and confidence to engage in complex social concerns. This qualitative study sought to understand the ways in which an undergraduate environmental justice course at the University of Michigan might contribute to students’ sense of self-efficacy for climate change action. Findings indicated that teaching from a justice perspective supported students’ understanding of root causes, the need for collective action, and their empathy for others. Self-efficacy for climate action was most apparent when students were (1) confident in a particular skill set and (2) when the scale of the problem matched their ability to address it. This supported prior evidence that environmental justice can serve as a critical pedagogical approach for encouraging engagement and empowerment in climate action.
Evolutionary Game Analysis of Collaborative Prevention and Control for Public Health Emergencies
Authors: Ouyang Yanmin , Zhao Haoran
Published: November 2022

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening collaborative prevention and control of public health emergencies has become an important element of social governance. In the process of collaborative prevention and control of public health emergencies, there is a complex game relationship among government agencies, the Internet media and the general public. In order to explore the evolution process of participants’ behavioral strategies, a trilateral evolutionary game model is constructed, and a system dynamics approach is further adopted to simulate the heterogeneous effect of different initial strategies and epidemic spread probability on the evolution of strategies. The results show that the tripartite equilibrium strategies are (0,0,0), (1,1,1), and (0,1,1) during the early stage, outbreak stage, and resumption stage of COVID-19, respectively. Then, taking the resumption stage as an example, the system strategy will eventually stabilize at the equilibrium point (0,1,1) when the initial probabilities of these three subjects are all equal to 0.2, 0.5 or 0.8. When the initial probability of Internet media is set to be 0.2, the public’s strategies converge faster than government agencies. As the initial probability of Internet media increases to 0.5 or 0.8, the convergence time of government agencies will be shortened from 40 weeks to 29 weeks or 18 weeks, whereas the opposite is true for the general publicWhen the epidemic spread probability p2=0.5, government agencies reach the equilibrium strategy after 20 weeks. As p2 increases to 0.7 and 0.9, the convergence time of government agencies becomes 27 weeks and 31 weeks, and the Internet media and the general public will converge more quickly toward the stable strategy. This paper links the theoretical study with the realistic prevention and control of COVID-19 to provide decision-making support and policy recommendations for the scientific prevention, and contributes to the sustainable development of society.
The Relationship between Perceived Risks and Campsite Selection in the COVID-19 Era
Authors: Xu Xing , Wei Aonan , Liu Yuchan , Xia Tiansheng
Published: November 2022

Although camping as a form of leisure tourism has grown increasingly popular since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, research on factors influencing campsite selection is still limited. This study aims to explore the relationship between perceived risk and campsite selection. We constructed a moderated mediation model and tested whether destination image acted as a mediator in this association, and whether tourists’ camping knowledge level moderated the indirect effect of destination image. Three hundred and twenty-five Chinese participants filled out questionnaires regarding perceived risk, campsite selection, destination image, and level of camping knowledge. The results revealed that perceived risk had a significant direct impact on destination image and campsite selection, and destination image mediated the relationship between perceived risk and campsites. Camping knowledge level moderated the indirect effect. Specifically, the influence of destination image on campsite choice was more significant for participants with a higher level of camping knowledge. These results explain the relationship between campers’ risk perception and campsite selection. This study has practical implications for individuals’ camping choices and the marketing strategies of related companies.
Location Selection of Metro-Based Distribution Nodes for Underground Logistics System with Bi-Level Programming Model
Authors: Zheng Changjiang , Zhang Chen , Ma Junze , Wu Fei , Sun Kai
Published: November 2022

The main purpose of the study was to apply symmetry principles to general mathematical modeling based on a bi-level programming model in order to select the optimal nodes of the underground metro-based logistics system (M-ULS). The first step was to select the metro stations as alternative logistics distribution nodes based on the existing metro network. Secondly, given the requirements of suppliers and demanders, a bi-level programming model was built based on symmetry principles to minimize the total cost of logistics distribution nodes, including construction cost, transport cost, and fixed cost. The third objective was to use an efficient heuristic algorithm to solve the model to obtain the optimal location of the nodes of the logistics distribution. Lastly, Nanjing’s Metro Line 2 was used as an example to validate the efficacy of the proposed model. The results of the case indicate that it is possible to deliver goods from logistics distribution nodes to demanders using the excess capacity of the metro, and the proposed bi-level programming model for M-ULS can be used to select suitable metro stations as distribution nodes and achieve the lowest cost on both the supply and demand sides of logistics while still ensuring the green and efficient transport of logistics services. References and suggestions for planning and selecting the location of logistics distribution nodes based on the metro network in the future can be found in this article.
Convergence and Stability of a Split-Step Exponential Scheme Based on the Milstein Methods
Authors: Torkzadeh Leila , Ranjbar Hassan , Micula Sanda , Nouri Kazem
Published: November 2022

We introduce two approaches by modifying split-step exponential schemes to study stochastic differential equations. Under the Lipschitz condition and linear-growth bounds, it is shown that our explicit schemes converge to the solution of the corresponding stochastic differential equations with the order 1.0 in the mean-square sense. The mean-square stability of our methods is investigated through some linear stochastic test systems. Additionally, asymptotic mean-square stability is analyzed for the two-dimensional system with symmetric and asymmetric coefficients and driven by two commutative noise terms. In particular, we prove that our methods are mean-square stable for any step-size. Finally, some numerical experiments are carried out to confirm the theoretical results.
The Clinical Usefulness of Taiwan Bivalent Freeze-Dried Hemorrhagic Antivenom in Protobothrops mucrosquamatus- and Viridovipera stejnegeri-Envenomed Patients
Authors: Lin Chih-Chuan , Shih Chia-Pang , Wang Chia-Cheng , Ouyang Chun-Hsiang , Liu Chien-Chun , Yu Jau-Song , Lo Chih-Hong
Published: November 2022

Snakebites from Protobothrops mucrosquamatus (Taiwan habus) and Viridovipera stejnegeri (green bamboo vipers) account for the most venomous snakebites in Taiwan. The bivalent freeze-dried hemorrhagic (FH) antivenom is employed to treat these two snakebite patients without a strict clinical trial. We evaluated the clinical usefulness of Taiwan bivalent freeze-dried hemorrhagic (FH) antivenom in Taiwan habu- and green bamboo viper-envenomed patients. We checked ELISA- based serum venom antigen levels before and after FH antivenom to evaluate FH’s ability to neutralize patients’ serum snake venom and its usefulness in reducing limb swelling after snakebites. Patients who had higher serum venom antigen levels had more severe limb swelling. Of the 33 enrolled patients, most of their snake venom antigen levels were undetected after the appliance of antivenom. Most enrolled patients (25/33) had their limb swelling subside within 12 h after antivenom treatment. The failure to reduce limb swelling was probably due to an inadequate antivenom dose applied in more severely envenomated patients. Our data indicate the feasibility of the FH antivenom in effectively eliminating venom and resolving the affected limb swelling caused by Taiwan habu and green bamboo viper bites.
Activation of Interferon-Stimulated Genes following Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection in a Human iPSC-Derived Neuronal In Vitro Model Depends on Exogenous Interferon-α
Authors: Boeren Marlies , Van Breedam Elise , Buyle-Huybrecht Tamariche , Lebrun Marielle , Meysman Pieter , Sadzot-Delvaux Catherine , Van Tendeloo Viggo F. , Mortier Geert , Laukens Kris , Ogunjimi Benson , Ponsaerts Peter , Delputte Peter
Published: November 2022

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection of neuronal cells and the activation of cell-intrinsic antiviral responses upon infection are still poorly understood mainly due to the scarcity of suitable human in vitro models that are available to study VZV. We developed a compartmentalized human-induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived neuronal culture model that allows axonal VZV infection of the neurons, thereby mimicking the natural route of infection. Using this model, we showed that hiPSC-neurons do not mount an effective interferon-mediated antiviral response following VZV infection. Indeed, in contrast to infection with Sendai virus, VZV infection of the hiPSC-neurons does not result in the upregulation of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) that have direct antiviral functions. Furthermore, the hiPSC-neurons do not produce interferon-α (IFNα), a major cytokine that is involved in the innate antiviral response, even upon its stimulation with strong synthetic inducers. In contrast, we showed that exogenous IFNα effectively limits VZV spread in the neuronal cell body compartment and demonstrated that ISGs are efficiently upregulated in these VZV-infected neuronal cultures that are treated with IFNα. Thus, whereas the cultured hiPSC neurons seem to be poor IFNα producers, they are good IFNα responders. This could suggest an important role for other cells such as satellite glial cells or macrophages to produce IFNα for VZV infection control.
Genetic Diversity of Porcine Group A Rotavirus Strains from Pigs in South Korea
Authors: Park Gyu-Nam , Kim Da In , Choe SeEun , Shin Jihye , An Byung-Hyun , Kim Ki-Sun , Hyun Bang-Hun , Lee Jong-Soo , An Dong-Jun
Published: November 2022

Porcine group A rotavirus (PoRVA; family, Reovirideae) strains cause acute viral gastroenteritis in piglets (especially suckling and weaned pigs), resulting in significant economic losses. In this study, we analyzed the VP7 and VP4 genes of PoRVA isolated between 2014 and 2018 from domestic pigs in South Korea to investigate the prevalence of predominant circulating genotypes (G and P types). The prevalence of the PoRVA antigen in the diarrheic fecal samples was 14.1% (53/377). Further genetic characterization of the VP7 and VP4 genes of 53 PoRVA isolates identified six different G-genotypes and five different P genotypes. The G4 and G9 genotypes were the most common (each 39.6%) in PoRVA-positive pigs, followed by P[7] and P[6] (33.9% and 30.1%, respectively). Because the G5 and G9 genotype vaccines are currently mainly used in South Korea, this result provides valuable epidemiological information about the genetic characteristics of PoRVA circulating on domestic pig farms. Development of a novel PoRVA vaccine that targets the current strains circulating in South Korea may be required for more effective virus control on pig farms.
Host Molecule Incorporation into HIV Virions, Potential Influences in HIV Pathogenesis
Authors: Munoz Olivia , Banga Riddhima , Perreau Matthieu
Published: November 2022

During the last phase of HIV viral production, nascent HIV virions acquire a fraction of the cellular lipid membrane to create the external lipid envelope, a process by which cellular proteins present on the surface of the infected cell can be incorporated along with Env trimers. Interestingly, several studies indicated that these incorporated host molecules could conserve their biological activity and consequently contribute to HIV pathogenesis either by enhancing the infectivity of HIV virions, their tissue tropism or by affecting immune cell functions. The following review will describe the main approaches used to characterize membrane bound host molecule incorporation into HIV virions, the proposed mechanisms involved, and the role of a non-exhaustive list of incorporated molecules.
Correction: Karrow et al. Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination and Its Potential Impact on Fetal and Neonatal Development. Vaccines 2021, 9, 1351
Authors: Karrow Niel A. , Shandilya Umesh K. , Pelech Steven , Wagter-Lesperance Lauraine , McLeod Deanna , Bridle Byram , Mallard Bonnie A.
Published: November 2022

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Seasonal Variation in the Water Quality and Eutrophication of Lake Xingyun in Southwestern China
Authors: Zeng Yanbo , Chang Fengqin , Wen Xinyu , Duan Lizeng , Zhang Yang , Liu Qi , Zhang Hucai
Published: November 2022

It is crucial to understand the spatial-temporal variation of water quality for the water safety and eutrophication migration in plateau lakes. To identify the variation property and the main causes of eutrophication and continuous water quality deterioration, the water quality, including the water temperature (WT), dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, Chl-a, turbidity, total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP), of Lake Xingyun was monitored from 2016 to 2021, and their spatial and temporal distribution characteristics were analyzed. The results show that there is no obvious thermal stratification in the vertical direction; pH and DO decrease with depth, which is caused by both physical and biochemical processes, especially at the bottom of Lake Xingyun, which has an anaerobic environment. The chlorophyll content was higher during the high-flow periods and varied significantly in the vertical direction; the spatial variation of water quality in Lake Xingyun was more obvious in the low-flow period and alkaline throughout the year. The average content of total phosphorus (TP) ranged between 0.33 and 0.53 mg/L during the high-flow periods and between 0.22 and 0.51 mg/L during the low-flow periods, while the average content of total nitrogen (TN) ranged between 1.92 and 2.62 mg/L and 1.36 and 2.53 mg/L during the high- and low-flow periods, respectively. The analysis of the inflow samples shows that exogenous nitrogen and phosphorus is the main pollution source affecting the nitrogen and phosphorus content of Lake Xingyun. The trophic level index (TLI) shows that Lake Xingyun is in eutrophication all year round, and even in areas less affected by the exogenous nutrient, there are still conditions for cyanobacterial blooms. This study shed new light on the water quality, eutrophication status and changes in Lake Xingyun, providing suggestions for controlling lake pollution and eutrophication mitigation.
Study on the Risk Assessment Method of Rainfall Landslide
Authors: Sui Haoyue , Su Tianming , Hu Ruilin , Wang Dong , Zheng Zhengwei
Published: November 2022

Quantitative risk assessment of landslides has always been the focus and difficulty in the field of landslide research. In this paper, taking Mayang County, Hunan Province as an example, the risk assessment of rainfall-induced landslides was carried out from the regional and individual scales. On the regional scale, the risk factors of geological disasters were analyzed. Based on the slope unit, the risk analysis of slope geological disasters and the vulnerability risk assessment of hazard-bearing bodies were carried out to form the block plan. On an individual scale, based on the analysis of rainfall extreme value, the variation law of landslide seepage field and stability under different rainfall recurrence periods was simulated. Then, the vulnerability of the disaster-bearing body was studied according to the analysis of the impact range and the field investigation. Combined with the evaluation results of landslide hazard and vulnerability of the disaster-bearing body, the life and economic risks under different working conditions were further obtained. Therefore, the research results could provide not only a reference for the risk assessment of rainfall-induced landslides in other regions but also a theoretical basis for the early warning and prediction of landslide disasters.
Facts and Figures on Aspects of Waste Management in Middle East and North Africa Region
Authors: Thabit Qahtan , Nassour Abdallah , Nelles Michael
Published: November 2022

The waste management field in Middle Eastern and North African countries suffers from multiple drawbacks and chronic problems that require strategic solutions and collaboration among various institutions. Due to a lack of data, a financial deficit, limited economic resources for the municipalities, and singular treatment processes, until recently, waste has been dealt with as garbage that needs to be disposed of, while, in a large number of developed countries, waste now represents a substantial economic resource and an important source of materials that can be reinserted into the industrial sector. This paper presents a review of several aspects and sectors that are directly related to waste generation and the current situation regarding the waste management system in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in terms of composition, generated amount/capita, existing treatment routes, and institutional frameworks. Furthermore, gross domestic production and population growth are specified as critical factors governing the waste sector in the region. Such data and information will increase the possibility of drawing a roadmap to convert the current waste treatment stream into a material flow concept and circular economy. The energy sector (energy consumption) is also considered to illustrate the potential role of waste if incineration technology (energy recovery from waste) is realized as a radical solution for the waste system in the region. Following a review of the literature, the main challenges in the waste management sector that need to be solved are summarized. The novelty of this work is two-fold. First, it elucidates the connection between gross domestic product (GDP), waste composition, and waste generation. According to the literature, countries with a high GDP produce a greater amount of waste (around 1.5–2.7 kg/capita/day) with a lower organic share of waste composition of around 40%, as they have an increased lifestyle rate. Second, a review of energy consumption per capita illuminates the essential role of waste as a source of energy.
Indicators of milk productivity of cows of the genealogical line Wes Back Ideal 1013415 with different index of lactation constancy
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education ", Mukhtarov A. M. ,   Russian State Agrarian Correspondence University",   , Russia, Moscow region, Balashikha, Bakai F. R. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology– MVA named after K. I.Skryabin", Russia, Moscow, Yudina O. P. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Russian State Agrarian Correspondence University", Russia, Moscow region, Balashikha
Published: November 2022

Currently, research is underway in the dairy cattle industry aimed at improving the current and developing new methods for evaluating breeding animals. The purpose of the research was to study the indicators of dairy productivity of cows belonging to the genealogical line Wes Back Ideal 1013415 with dierent lactation constancy index (LCI). The data from three farms of the Moscow region served as the starting material for acomparative analysis of indicators of milk productivity of cows such as OOO “Agro-industrial complex “Vohrinka”, ZAO “Matveevskoe” and OAO Plemzavod “Povadino”. The research revealed acertain association with the level of the lactation constancy index in cows originating from the same sire, both under the conditions of one farm and in dierent farms during I, II and III lactations. Despite the change in belonging to the groups according to the level of LCI in II or III lactations, cows from some sires can achieve higher milk productivity compared to animals that retain belonging to the group with LCI more than 100 %. The change in the belonging of animals to groups according to the level of the lactation constancy index in II or III lactations does not always negatively aect the indicators of milk productivity. The data obtained on the index of lactation constancy and the dynamics of its changes during I, II and III lactations can serve as an additional method (test) for the selection of animals of groups producing the future sires, including the determination of the breeding value of sires.
Influence of the exercise regime on the quantitative indicators of the semen of breeding boars
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Northern Trans-Ural State Agricultural University”, Russia, Tyumen, Ivanova A. S. , Shchetinina D. V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Northern Trans-Ural State Agricultural University”, Russia, Tyumen
Published: November 2022

Currently, domestic pig breeding faces the problem of maintaining high productivity of animals due to the increase in the number of breeding farms. The most important problem in pig breeding is the problem of the correct selection of breeding boars, the providing of better feeding and housing conditions for them and obtaining more high-quality sperm. The purpose of the research was to study the eect of the exercise regime on the quantitative indicators of the semen of breeding boars. The research was carried out under the conditions of OOO “Pig complex “Tyumensky” in the Tyumen region. Three groups of breeding boars with 10 heads in each were selected for research. The control group did not receive exercise, the 1st experimental group received passive exercise, and the 2nd experimental group received active exercise. The analysis of quantitative indicators of semen showed that boars of the 1st experimental group had the volume of ejaculate higher by 7,64 ml compared with similar indicators characterizing the reproductive traits of boars of the control and 2nd experimental groups. Due to the larger volume and concentration of sperm in the ejaculate by 3–6 more doses of sperm were obtained from one boar of the 1st experimental group than from the boar of the control and 2nd experimental groups. Thus, the use of passive exercise for breeding boars contributes to a larger volume of ejaculate and a larger number of sperm doses received from the boar, which undoubtedly improves herd reproduction and increases the eciency of the pig industry.
Relevância da posição pronada na cintilografia do miocárdio
Authors: Santos Juliana Cavalcanti de Oliveira , Pelegrineli Samuel Queiroz
Published: November 2022

A Cintilografia de Perfusão Miocárdica (CPM) é um importante instrumento no diagnóstico de doenças cardiovasculares, no entanto está sujeito a variados artefatos de imagem. Os tecidos moles constituem a principal causa de atenuação nos exames de CPM, podendo levar a diagnósticos falso-positivos de isquemia. A utilização da posição em prona foi validada na literatura para diminuição de artefatos na parede inferior do ventrículo esquerdo provocados por tais tecidos. O trabalho tem o objetivo de avaliar o impacto que a posição em prona infere nos estudos de CPM. Foi utilizado estudo de pesquisa de campo, envolvendo ambos os sexos em um Hospital Municipal no Estado do Rio de Janeiro no período entre março a junho de 2022. Considerando a aquisição de imagem em ambas as posições foram constatadas que 40% da amostra obtiveram melhorias na captação da parede inferior do ventrículo esquerdo.
Educar pela pesquisa: contribuições dos projetos pedagógicos no processo ensino-aprendizagem
Authors: Mota Jordana Luzia Barbosa , Costa Arlindo
Published: November 2022

Este artigo foi elaborado a partir da dissertação e teve por objetivo analisar em duas escolas públicas de Ensino Fundamental II do município de Itacoatiara-Amazonas  de que forma os professores de diferentes disciplinas trabalham projetos de aprendizagem com seus alunos. Buscou-se identificar como são realizadas e quais as principais dificuldades encontradas por professores no desenvolvimento dos mesmos e sua relação com as metodologias ativas em sala de aula. Procurou-se também, averiguar qual a relação dos projetos com o incentivo à pesquisa escolas. Nesse sentido, a dissertação foi construída a partir de uma pesquisa qualitativa com ênfase no estudo de caso para analisar as respostas a partir de uma entrevista estruturada. Dessa forma, procurou também, levantar elementos importantes a respeito da metodologia didática envolvendo o ensino através de projetos. A fundamentação teórica permitiu constatar que o ensino através de projetos surge como uma via didática que pode reestabelecer o ambiente escolar, aproximando docentes e discentes da responsabilidade de ensinar e aprender. Assim, tal metodologia coloca o professor como coordenador das ações didáticas, oportunizando situações onde o aprendiz torna-se o responsável pela sua própria aprendizagem. Além disso, os dados obtidos pela entrevista nos levam a repensar as práticas de ensino do professor que devem estar relacionadas com o envolvimento do estudante na construção do seu próprio conhecimento, nas atividades e no planejamento daquilo que se quer ensinar. Por fim, enfatiza-se que essa metodologia alternativa de ensino (projetos de aprendizagem) é um potencial instrumento para inovar as aulas e possibilitar a interdisciplinaridade entre diferentes áreas do conhecimento, além de ser uma inovação com respaldo nas tecnologias de informação, ressaltando ainda a importância desse tipo vivência para o professor, oportunizada pela formação continuada em metodologias ativas para novos projetos balizados pelo projeto político pedagógico.
Hidronefrose causada por Estenose de junção pieloureteral congênita na pediatria
Authors: Marques Paula Duarte , Tavares Juliana Cruz Carneiro , Rocha Filho Juliano Henrique , Ali Bianca Noleto Mahmoud , Vidal Rômulo Cézar Moura , Rocha Antonia Christina Silva
Published: November 2022

Introdução: A hidronefrose (HN) tem incidência de 1% nos fetos e 0,25% nos neonatos. Essa diferença de porcentagem da incidência entre perinatal e neonatal é explicada pelo desenvolvimento do sistema uroexcretor. A HN causada por estenose de junção ureteropelvica (EJUP) equivale à metade dos casos. A EJUP pode ser fisiológica ou patológica. Na maioria dos casos tem resolução espontânea quando alcança a maturação renal, podendo ser antes do nascimento ou no primeiro ano de vida. O pré-natal gestacional conforme o protocolo da Organização Mundial Saúde (OMS) é a primeira análise da existência de hidronefrose, possibilitando outros passos como a classificação da hidronefrose conforme a Society of Fetal Urology (SFU). Também determina a necessidade de uma avaliação mais detalhada do neonato, consequentemente, o diagnóstico de EJUP na criança, a conduta dos casos e o tratamento. Desenvolvimento: o objetivo principal desse trabalho foi de coletar dados atualizados sobre os métodos diagnósticos disponíveis e os que estão em estudo na literatura para hidronefrose correlacionada com estenose de junção ureteropélvica fetal, neonatal e em crianças. Conclusão: há muitas pesquisas promissoras de novos biomarcadores na literatura que podem auxiliar de forma não invasiva no diagnóstico precoce da HN causada por EJUP e, assim, evitar a deterioração crônica e progressiva do rim causada pela doença crônica renal e que resulta em perda da função renal pela falta do tratamento precoce. Porém, todas elas ainda necessitam ser mais aprofundadas e estudadas para que se tenha certeza da veracidade dos seus resultados e, por fim, para que esses biomarcadores consigam fazer parte dos exames de rotina para detecção da HN causada por EJUP.
Os desafios da abordagem psicossocial no transtorno por uso de álcool: relato de caso
Authors: Brasil Henrique Amaral , De Mello Guilherme Brasil Lanza
Published: November 2022

Introdução: O álcool é a droga mais consumida no mundo. No Brasil, estima-se que cerca de 1,5% dos indivíduos entre 12 e 65 anos preenchem critérios para o transtorno por uso de álcool. A abordagem psicossocial no abuso de álcool deve ser ofertada para todos os pacientes. Objetivo:  Discorrer sobre os desafios da abordagem psicossocial no transtorno por uso de álcool, através de um relato de caso. Descrição do Caso: Paciente W.F.S., sexo masculino, 25 anos,  é internado devido a transtorno por uso de álcool. É morador de rua e informa que há 5 anos faz acompanhamento irregular no CERSAM. Discussão: A reabilitação psicossocial requer que o contexto social do indivíduo seja compreendido, a fim de permitir que as intervenções sejam compatíveis com a realidade do usuário. No entanto, apesar da abordagem psicossocial se fundamentar nas particularidades do indivíduo, a típica padronização do atendimento nos serviços de saúde dificulta essa prática. Pacientes como W.F.S. configuram-se como desafios particulares à estrutura dos serviços de saúde mental atuais. Conclusão: Os serviços de saúde e de atenção à saúde mental devem se reestruturar para garantir que as particularidades de cada paciente não sejam fator determinante da falha terapêutica.
Epidemiologia das lesões vasculares de pacientes idosos internados na atenção hospitalar
Authors: Gomes Felipe Clementino , De Sousa Roseane Vieira Pereira , Bastos Rosângela Alves Almeida , Lima Rosimery Alves de Almeida , De Almeida Francisca das Chagas Alves
Published: November 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: Com o envelhecimento demográfico, as lesões vasculares têm incidido sobre a população mais idosa, secundárias a doenças crônico-degenerativas de alta morbidade. Dor, infecção e diminuição da qualidade de vida são os principais acometimentos, sendo necessária maior abordagem e aprofundamento sobre o tema. OBJETIVO: Caracterizar a produção científica acerca das feridas vasculares em idosos atendidos na rede hospitalar. MÉTODO: Revisão integrativa realizada no site da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS/Pubmed) e na Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System (Medline) utilizando os seguintes descritores: “Incidência AND Lesões Vasculares AND idoso”. Incluíram-se artigos científicos, entre 2017 e 2021, em português, inglês ou espanhol, de acesso livre e texto completo. RESULTADOS: Foram encontradas 88 potenciais referências, das quais 07 artigos compuseram a revisão. Os estudos foram em sua maioria de incidência/ prevalência. As lesões de maior acometimento da população idosa hospitalizada são as lesões por pressão (13% a 25%), de grau 3 ou 4. Cerca de 60% das feridas vasculares eram localizadas nos membros inferiores, com destaque para as lesões ulcerativas multifatoriais, seguidas das venosas, diabéticas e isquêmicas. CONCLUSÃO: A assistência ao idoso portador de feridas vasculares é bastante deficitária em termos de integralidade. O entendimento e o planejamento dessa atenção enfatizam não somente o tratamento, mas também prevenção, reabilitação e contribui para o bem-estar no processo de envelhecimento.
Fatores que influenciam o abandono do tratamento da tuberculose no Espírito Santo: série de casos de 2009 a 2018 e estudo de fatores de risco
Authors: Bretas Júlia Lessa , Diniz Lara Zambon , Diniz Luciana Zambon , Bretas Bruna Lessa , Martins Maria Eduarda Oliveira , Fernandes Pedro Ernesto Nascimento Vargas , Frauches Diana de Oliveira , Santos Carolina Rocio Oliveira
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: Traçar o perfil epidemiológico dos casos de abandono de tratamento de tuberculose (TB) pulmonar no Espírito Santo (ES) e investigar alguns fatores de risco para este desfecho. Método: Estudo descritivo de dados coletados do SINAN, referentes aos casos novos de TB pulmonar de residentes no Espírito Santo (ES), com confirmação laboratorial da doença e encerramento por alta ou abandono, notificados entre 2009 e 2018. Resultados: Dos 13.901 casos de TB registrados no SINAN/ES entre 2009 e 2018, foram incluídos nesta pesquisa 7.371 casos, sendo 794 de abandono (10,77%). Mostraram-se fatores de risco para abandono: sexo masculino, raça não branca, escolaridade até ensino fundamental incompleto, residência e notificação na macrorregião Metropolitana, situação de rua, alcoolismo, uso de drogas ilícitas, tabagismo, HIV positivo, AIDS, “outra doença”, não realização de tratamento diretamente observado e baciloscopias positivas no segundo e sexto mês de tratamento. Diabetes comportou-se como fator de proteção. Conclusão: O abandono de tratamento de TB pulmonar é um problema existente no Brasil e no Espírito Santo. É indispensável a elaboração de políticas sociais, que visem melhorar a conscientização da comunidade acerca da TB, e reorganizar os serviços de saúde, buscando reduzir os casos de abandono de tratamento, bem como o desenvolvimento de planos terapêuticos centrados nas necessidades de saúde de cada paciente.
Tratamento de fratura de mandíbula atrófica abordada por acesso transcervical: relato de caso
Authors: Neto José Lopes de Oliveira , Coral Ana Júlia , Godoi Victor Rodrigues Franco de , Pereira Lucas Cavalieri
Published: November 2022

O trauma buco-maxilo-facial é frequente em todo o mundo. A partir da crescente longevidade, esse tipo de acidente tem sido cada vez mais frequente em idosos. Os principais agentes etiológicos das fraturas de mandíbula, observados nessa população, são quedas, acidentes automobilísticos e as agressões. Nestes pacientes, as alterações fisiológicas e/ou anatômicas, decorrentes da senilidade tem uma influência direta na ocorrência de fraturas mandibulares em maxilares atróficos, principalmente devido à ausência de elementos dentários. Este trabalho tem como objetivo descrever um caso clínico de fratura em mandíbula atrófica em paciente geriátrico, após acidente com animal. Como forma de tratamento foi preconizado o sistema de fixação de reconstrução load-bearing, conforme a literatura atual. Conclui-se que as fraturas atróficas de mandíbula exigem um tratamento complexo, o qual apresenta bom prognóstico se bem planejado, executando as técnicas corretas, sendo fundamental que o cirurgião buco-maxilo-facial seja capacitado para este tipo de abordagem.
Interference of wheight loss on cardiovascular risk and type 2 Diabetes 24 months after gastric bypass – cohort retrospective
Authors: Pedron Flaviana Freitas , Moura Deise Silva de , Calcing Aline , Patias Luciana Dapieve , Alvarez Glauco da Costa , Machado Ana Cristina de Assunção , Moraes Cristina Machado Bragança de
Published: November 2022

Background: Obesity has increased in prevalence and thus has become a public health crisis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of weight loss on the resolution of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular risk. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort and descriptive study, involved consulting a database, from March 2018 to March 2019. The subjects were  female and male patients, ≥18 years, who had been submitted to bariatric surgery  from March 2014 to March 2016. The following data were obtained from their  charts: weight, height, age, sex, presence of associated morbidities (type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular risk), glycated hemoglobina and glucose. The data a presented as the mean and standard deviation, median and interquartile range, or count and percentage. The results were considered statistically significant if p-value ≤0.05. Results: The patients had maintained a substantial percentage of excesso wheight loss (%EWL) during the postoperative period, and the Hb1Ac, glucose, CVR, and metabolic alterations were also reduced. Six months after surgery, group 1 (<70% EWL) and group 2 (≥ 70%) showed reduced Hb1Ac and, glucose and only group 2 showed reduced CVR. From 12 to 18 months after surgery, group 1 showed reduced Hb1Ac. From 18 to 24 months after surgery, group 2 showed reduced CVR and group 1 showed reduced glucose. Conclusion: Bariatric surgery had a positive effect on %EWL and modified the metabolic profile and CVR of patients up to 24 months after gastric bypass, reducing associated comorbidities.
O prolapso uterino e a anatomia aplicada aos seus procedimentos de correção
Authors: Cruz Francisco Daniel Nunes , Lima Rodrigo Pires de Souza , Santos Aloysio Soares , Oliveira Lara Almeida , Costa Nívea Victória da Silva , Lucena Roberta Araújo de , Santos Henriky Santana
Published: November 2022

O presente estudo tem por finalidade apresentar uma revisão de literatura com intuito de entender no que consiste o prolapso uterino, analisando as estruturas anatômicas alteradas nessa enfermidade e os possíveis tratamentos. Nesse objetivo, foram selecionados e analisados 26 artigos sobre o assunto e foram utilizados também 2 livros didáticos de anatomia. Uma vez que o prolapso uterino consiste numa hérnia do conteúdo pélvico no canal vaginal que ocorre, geralmente, quando há falta, atraso ou deficiência da co-contração dos músculos do assoalho pélvico (MAP), principalmente do músculo elevador do ânus durante o aumento da pressão intra-abdominal, que gera perda de sustentação e fixação de determinados órgãos pélvicos na parede abdominal e por conseguinte, ao prolapso destes. Quanto aos procedimentos cirúrgicos, que objetivam aliviar os sintomas, focam na restauração da anatomia da região e corrigir alterações funcionais sexuais e eventuais incontinências, sejam elas urinária ou fecais.
Estenose Mitral em pacientes com histórico de Febre Reumática
Authors: Castro Ananda Pereira , Inácio Ana Gabriela Estevão , Oliveira Igor Luiz Onofre de , Novaes Eduardo Cusatis , Bosse Layanne , Oliveira Vittoria Bethonico Foresti Roseo de , Vilela Mateus Vinicius Santa Cruz , Oliveira Vanessa Siqueira Batista de , Franco Ana Luiza de Oliveira , Reis Pedro Henrique Araújo
Published: November 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: A febre reumática é uma das principais causas de cardiopatias adquiridas na infância e na adolescência, tendo a cardite reumática como principal complicação. O diagnóstico no Brasil é feito pelos critérios de Jones e o tratamento é individual, geralmente clínico, mas podendo ser cirúrgico. O objetivo foi explorar o diagnóstico e o tratamento da doença em questão. MÉTODOS: O trabalho foi realizado com busca em quatro bases de dados, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online (Pubmed/Medline), na Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em ciência da Saúde (LILACS) e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), seguida de triagem dos artigos que são relevantes ao assunto em questão, totalizando 24 artigos para a construção desse estudo. DISCUSSÃO: A etiologia da estenose mitral de origem reumática tem início com a faringoamigdalite estreptocócica, infecção causada pelo Streptococcus pyogenes. A faringoamigdalite, se não tratada de forma adequada, pode vir a evoluir para febre reumática, e consequentemente levar ao acometimento dos tecidos cardíacos, gerando a estenose mitral. A patogênese da doença pode ser explicada devido a um mimetismo celular, os anticorpos que deveriam se ligar aos antígenos identificam estruturas no corpo do hospedeiro e deflagram a inflamação que gera a doença. Existe certa dificuldade diagnóstica por escassos dados epidemiológicos. Apesar disso, estudos laboratoriais como ecografia, eletrocardiografia, radiografia de tórax e cateterismo cardíaco são grandes aliados, sendo o ecocardiograma com Doppler o principal para confirmar a investigação. o tratamento é baseado em vários parâmetros clínicos e a terapia vai se concentrar principalmente em três fundamentos: primeiro, a prevenção da recorrência da febre reumática, segundo a melhora dos sintomas e terceiro, a redução de eventos tromboembólicos. CONCLUSÃO: Constata-se que a estenose mitral é a principal complicação da febre reumática em crianças e jovens. Porém, têm-se demonstrado certa dificuldade no rastreio e diagnóstico da doença. Por conseguinte, demonstrou-se que o uso de ecocardiografia como rastreio é aliado durante a investigação.
A abordagem inicial do Trauma Cranioencefálico em crianças e idosos para o cirurgião geral no cenário do trauma: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Silva Yasmim Cristynne Lopes , Camara Pedro Henrique Zorzetti , Lobão Luiz Henrique Lepesqueur Botelho , Passos Mateus de Oliveira , Takahashi Vitor Taveira , Moreira Pedro Costa , Queiroz Carolinny de Rezende , Cristovão Lorena Oliveira , De Araújo Vitor Brandão , Delfino Lucas
Published: November 2022

O Traumatismo Cranioencefálico (TCE) é uma lesão cerebral estrutural resultante de uma força física externa transmitida à cabeça, o objetivo principal do tratamento dos doentes com suspeita de TCE grave é prevenir a lesão cerebral secundária. Como foco do estudo da revisão proposta, objetiva-se compreender o TCE como uma das principais causas de incapacidade a longo prazo entre crianças e pacientes geriátricos. A idade do paciente e o estado geral de saúde influenciam no prognóstico, com maior risco de morbidade e mortalidade associado ao trauma cranioencefálico em pacientes idosos. A presença de TCE em pacientes pediátricos merece grande atenção e importância, principalmente por suas peculiaridades, desafios e dificuldades no manejo.
Perfil do tecido social agrícola no Oeste Paulista (RA10)
Authors: Bertoncello Alexandre Godinho , Lourenzani Wagner Luiz
Published: November 2022

O Oeste Paulista é uma das regiões mais pobres de São Paulo e, ao mesmo tempo seu PIB agrícola tem expressão no cenário estadual. Nesse contexto, o trabalho buscou identificar o perfil da atividade agrícola e o IDH de cada município, usando um método quantitativo comparativo, no qual estratificaram-se as atividades rurais e, a qualidade de vida de cada município visando encontrar aqueles que resultam em maior impacto positivo. Os municípios com atividade pecuária predominante apresentaram melhor desempenho em comparação com aqueles com atividades de lavoras ou perenes. Em contraste, os municípios que detêm o ciclo de cria, recria, engorda e leiteiro foram os que se destacaram.
Responsabilidad socio-ambiental de la empresa ecuacorriente, proyecto minero “Mirador”, Ecuador
Authors: Zapata Lourdes González , Paqui Victor Cartuche , Paqui David Cartuche , Matailo Santiago García
Published: November 2022

Las empresas cumplen un rol clave en la economía y el bienestar de las sociedades como generadoras de empleo lo cual es la base de la economía familiar y la sociedad en su conjunto. La responsabilidad social corporativa, por lo tanto, es una herramienta de gestión vital que garantiza a las organizaciones cumplir su rol, enmarcado en el respeto y responsabilidades en los ámbitos socioeconómicos y ambiental. En diciembre de 2018, llevamos a cabo un estudio exploratorio con un enfoque cualitativo basado en percepciones cuyo objetivo fue evaluar el cumplimiento de los postulados de la Responsabilidad Social Corporativa por parte de la empresa minera “Ecuacorriente” quien ejecuta el proyecto “Mirador” en el sur de Ecuador. El análisis de la información para determinar el grado de percepción fue realizado en base a tres ámbitos: social, económico y ambiental, como propone la Norma ISO 26000. Los resultados determinaron que, un 67% de la muestra estudiada, presente un grado de percepción negativa, 25% una percepción positiva mientras que un 8% presente valores similares entre percepción positiva como negativa. Se reportaron además resultados notables para las percepciones positiva y moderadamente positiva para variables como empleo, emprendimientos, agua potable y saneamiento.