bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effectiveness of Blended Learning for Dermatology Undergraduate Medical Students
Authors: Silva Cristiana , Vasconcellos Cidia , Souza Murilo Barreto , Fernandes Juliana Dumet , Rego Vitoria Regina de Almeida Pedreira
Published: August 2023

Background

Novel internet-based applications and associated technologies have influenced all aspects of our society, ranging from areas of commerce and business to entertainment and health care. Education is no exception. In this context, this study was designed to evaluate the impact of a dermatology e-learning program on the academic performance of medical students.

Objective

We aimed to develop a dermatology blended learning course for undergraduate medical students and compare the knowledge gained by students who took this course to those who attended traditional classes.

Methods

This prospective study evaluated the performance of fourth-semester medical students from the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil. A total of 129 students were selected and divided into 2 groups. The first group (n=57) attended traditional classes and used printed material (books and handouts). The second group (n=72) took our e-learning course and used an e-book as a supplement in a hybrid setting comprising online plus traditional learning. Each course was evaluated with multiple-choice, paper-based tests that were administered at the beginning and end of the course.

Results

Although the precourse tests did not show any difference between the traditional and hybrid groups (mean 2.74, SD 1.25 vs mean 3.2, SD 1.22), students attending the hybrid course had better final term grades (mean 8.18, SD 1.26) than those who attended traditional classes (mean 7.11, SD 1.04). This difference was statistically significant (P<.05).

Conclusions

The results suggest that the performance of undergraduate students who took a course supplemented with e-learning material was superior to those who attended a traditional course alone.

Conflicts of Interest

None declared.
From the Cochrane Library: Interventions for chronic pruritus of unknown origin (Preprint)
Authors: Parmar Pritika , Szeto Mindy D. , Miranda Andrea Andrade , Franco Juan V. , Dellavalle Robert P.
Published: August 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

The letter discusses a Cochrane systematic review on therapeutic interventions for chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO) and recent studies published after the review was conducted. Further research is required to elucidate the ideal CPUO management approaches following the COVID-19 pandemic and given the need to characterize the various molecular underpinnings of CPUO for more targeted therapies.
A pilot trial of a mental health app to support emergency service workers and volunteers (Preprint)
Authors: Meuldijk Denise
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Emergency service workers (ESWs) are at greater risk of stressor-related psychopathology than the general population. Barriers to help-seeking are widespread across the sector and appropriate interventions need to be tailored to this population. Build Back Better is a smartphone app–based intervention designed to provide evidence-based prevention strategies for anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for high-risk professionals, such as ESWs.

OBJECTIVE

This paper presents the development and pilot testing of the app’s usability, acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness.

METHODS

A single group (N = 67), 1-month pilot study was undertaken with ESWs, to assess their use of a smartphone-based mental health (MH) intervention, the Build Back Better app. Demographic data, acceptability and utility questionnaires, general distress (Kessler Psychological Distress) other MH and well-being measures were collected at baseline and 1-month follow-up.

RESULTS

The majority of respondents rated the app quality as very high (79%), felt that the app was easy to use (61%), easily understood (55%), improved their mental fitness (80%), and would recommend the app to others (61%). Encouraging trends toward improvement were found across symptom and wellbeing outcomes. These trends were not statistically significant, which may be attributed to smaller than expected sample size.

CONCLUSIONS

The Build Back Better app was found to have satisfactory levels of usability and acceptability. Favorable trends toward better clinical outcomes over time suggest progression to a larger efficacy trial is justified. Participants furthermore highlighted the importance of clarity in both their user journey and presentation of app content to further enhance the in-app user experience.

CLINICALTRIAL

New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12621001006831p)
The application of Artificial Intelligence to medical education in the last decade - a bibliometric analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Shuang , Yang Liuying , Li Min
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

As an important driving force leading a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has spawned a large number of new products, new technologies, new formats and new models, and also brought more possibilities for the modernization of medical education. Looking into the future, we should work together to build a high-quality and warm AI medical education ecology. How to make human-machine collaboration smarter and human-machine dialogue more friendly is a long-term topic of "AI + medical education" Education is dynamic and evolving, thinking rationally about the relationship between people and technology. Further promoting the deep integration and innovative development of AI and medical education can better empower the modernization of education.

OBJECTIVE

Use CiteSpace and VOSviewer to determine the current and emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence on medical education from 2013 to 2022.

METHODS

Search the literatures related to Artificial Intelligence on medical education in Web of Science core database from 2013 to 2022. Use CiteSpace and VOS viewers to analyze countries, institutions, authors, references and keywords that meet the requirements.

RESULTS

We identified 195 articles about Artificial Intelligence on medical education from 2013 to 2022 and found that the annual incidence rate increased over time. The most active country was the United States, the most active institution was the Harvard Med Sch and Univ Toronto. And Bissonnette, Vincent; Blacketer, Charlotte; Del Maestro, Rolando f; Ledows, Nicole; Mirchi, Nykan; Winkler-schwartz, Alexander; Yilamaz, Recai was the leading authors. Besides, “Medical students' attitude towards Artificial Intelligence: a multicentre survey” was the largest number of citation papers. References and keyword analysis showed that “radiology”, “medical physics” ,“ehealth” ,“surgery”,and “specialty” were the focus of these studies, while “big data”, and “management” were the frontiers of research.

CONCLUSIONS

The bibliometric study shows that the research of Artificial Intelligence on medical education is a promising research field. The current research is mainly focused on a few aspects of medical education, with the progress of technology, it is expected to broaden the direction in the future. At present, the urgent problem to be solved is to strengthen inter-regional cooperation and improve the quality of research. Our findings provide valuable information for researchers to determine a better perspective and develop future research directions.
Incorporating AI Generative Language Models into Medical Education: An Instructional Tool for Health Professionals and Students-A Case of ChatGPT (Preprint)
Authors: Kgosietsile Tefo
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

incorporating generative language models or AI into medical education

OBJECTIVE

To investigate and examine the combination of AI technology; generative language models and instructional teaching tools to ensure information dissemination in the health sector
Assess ChatGPT' s ability as an instructional teaching tool in medical sector

METHODS

A systematic review of related literature and examination of the ChatGPT model

RESULTS

The research found that despite the limitations of ChatGPT such as data hallucination, and improper referencing it remains the best teaching tool. However, there are mitigation plans in place such as AI content detectors, safeguarding of academic integrity, and similarity checkers recommended for assistance. It is for this reason that, in as much as we are unable to escape Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT can emerge as the best teaching tool for adoption if properly used and understood in medical health.

CONCLUSIONS

Generative AI models are powerful tools for use in the medical sector. This conversational transformer-based chat allows medical professionals to generate content, teach, learn, and improve the general overview of health science. With its ability to revolutionize the medical sector. ChatGPT came at the right when needed, it is on this premise that we need to teach the world about its advantages, disadvantages, and operations without breaching copyright policies, privacy, academic rules, patient-doctor relationships as well as ethical considerations. When used properly it provides the best advantages, considering mitigation plans are kept in place to prevent any malicious intent. Plagiarism checkers, AI content detectors, proper academic referencing, real-time data supply, similarity checkers and generally ensuring the right ethics are followed through the use of ChatGPT are some of the best applicable practices. Finally, though we admit its drawbacks it is a powerful conversational chat for use in our daily lives.
Penatalaksanaan Keperawatan Osteoporosis pada Pasien Hemodialisis: Studi Kasus
Authors: Putri Pratiwi Lestari , Haryani Haryani , Wahyuni Tatik Dwi
Published: August 2023

Background: Treatment of osteoporosis in hemodialysis patients is important since it slows down the worsening effect of osteoporosis and prevents bone fractures. Objective: To know the description of osteoporosis nursing management in hemodialysis patients Case description: A 62 years old male complained about his difficulty in walking, as well as back and ankle ache during strenuous activities after hemodialysis. Nursing actions were given with the aim of alleviating client complaints. Results: This study found that the patient experienced back, knee, and ankle ache during strenuous activities. Pain management -as the nursing action- was given by administering paracetamol and CaCo3 as well as joint training education to strengthen muscles. The patient's pain level was decreased after the intervention from the severe category to the moderate category (pain range 7-8 to 4-5). Conclusion: The treatment for osteoporosis in hemodialysis which includes phosphate buffer supplements, analgesic drugs, adherence to hemodialysis therapy, and muscle strengthening exercises, has pain reduction effect from severe to the moderate pain category.ABSTRAKLatar belakang: Penanganan osteoporosis pada pasien hemodialisis merupakan hal penting, agar dapat memperlambat perburukan osteoporosis dan mencegah terjadinya patah tulang. Tujuan: Mengetahui gambaran penatalaksanaan keperawatan osteoporosis pada pasien hemodialisis.Deskripsi kasus: Seorang lelaki, 62 tahun, mengeluh kesulitan berjalan, nyeri punggung, dan nyeri pada kaki saat beraktivitas berat selama 3 tahun terakhir setelah hemodialisis. Tindakan keperawatan diberikan dengan tujuan untuk meringankan keluhan klien.Hasil: Hasil pengkajian didapatkan keluhan nyeri pada punggung, pergelangan kaki dan lutut saat beraktivitas berat. Tindakan keperawatan yang diberikan berupa penanganan nyeri akut dengan pemberian obat parasetamol dan CaCo3 serta edukasi latihan persendian untuk memperkuat otot. Setelah pemberian intervensi, tingkat nyeri pasien berkurang, dari kategori berat (rentang nyeri 7-8) menjadi kategori sedang (rentang nyeri 4-5).Simpulan: Penanganan osteoporosis pada pasien hemodialisis mencakup suplemen penyangga fosfat, obat analgesik, kepatuhan terapi hemodialisis, dan penanganan non-farmakologis berupa latihan penguatan otot yang dapat memberi efek pengurangan nyeri, dari kategori nyeri berat menjadi nyeri sedang.
(RETRACTED) Evaluasi Pemanfaatan Buku Bidang Ilmu Psikologi pada Perpustakaan Kampus Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri Jatinangor
Authors: Annisa Susinta
Published: August 2023

RETRACTED
Pengalaman Pengguna dalam Memanfaatkan Learning Space Perpustakaan
Authors: Wiyarsih Wiyarsih , Widarto Ismu , Fathurohmah Masrumi
Published: August 2023

Desain ruang dan perabot perpustakaan yang masih terkesan formal dan kaku dapat mengakibatkan pengguna perpustakaan (pemustaka) enggan untuk datang ke perpustakaan, apalagi untuk berlama-lama di perpustakaan. Salah satu upaya agar perpustakaan mempunyai daya tarik adalah menciptakan perpustakaan yang dilengkapi dengan ruang belajar (learning space) yang nyaman dan menarik bagi mahasiswa agar mereka tertarik dan betah di perpustakaan. Untuk mendukung ekosistem pembelajaran yang kreatif dan inovatif, Perpustakaan MIPA, Universitas Gadjah Mada telah menyediakan fasilitas learning space. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengalaman pengguna dalam memanfaatkan learning space Perpustakaan Fakultas MIPA, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan pada bulan April sampai dengan Oktober 2022 yang bertempat di Perpustakaan Fakultas MIPA UGM. Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara terhadap 22 informan,serta  dokumentasi, dan observasi di lapangan. Analisis data menggunakan analisis kualitatif.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan fasilitas learning space sudah baik, lengkap, memadai, dan memenuhi kebutuhan informan. Learning space digunakan untuk berbagai aktivitas akademik terutama untuk mengerjakan tugas dan belajar. Learning space sangat penting dan bermanfaat serta berdampak positif bagi mahasiswa. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa semua informan mempunyai pengalaman pengguna yang positif terhadap learning space Perpustakaan Fakultas MIPA UGM. Semakin banyak mahasiswa yang belajar di perpustakaan maka learning space perlu ditambah dan diperluas.
Layanan Perpustakaan Pasca Covid-19 di Perpustakaan Pusat dan Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Gadjah Mada
Authors: Suciati Uminurida
Published: August 2023

Kondisi pandemi COVID -19 sebagai kondisi darurat kesehatan masyarakat di seluruh dunia, diperlukan

mitigasi kebencanaan akan ketersediaan literatur tentang pandemi dan dampaknya terhadap perpustakaan

akan terus meningkat. Tulisan ini membahas proses tahun terakhir 2021 hingga September 2022 dalam

mengembangkan layanan perpustakaan yang sederhana dan memberi gambaran yang lebih luas tentang

program dan inisiatif kegiatan pustakawan sebelum, selama, dan pandemi COVID-19 normal (November

2021 – September 2022). Program dan inisiatif kegiatan pustakawan selama pandemi menunjukkan bahwa

karakteristik akses ruang yang dibatasi oleh langkah - langkah keamanan protokol kesehatan, digitalisasi

koleksi, dan layanan online. Penulisan ini juga mengkaji inisiatif dan program tahun sebelumnya serta

membahas prosedur “new normal” tahap selanjutnya. Tulisan ini akan memberikan wawasan tentang

bagaimana Perpustakaan Pusat UGM dan Perpustakaan Fakultas Peternakan UGM menanggapi pandemi

baru - baru ini, dan menginformasikan aktivitas perpustakaan dan upaya untuk lebih siap mengambil tindakan

penting, cepat, dan tegas di era pasca COVID-19.
Analysis and Design of G+15 Building With Connecting Skywalk in Gorakhpur
Authors: Singh Rishabh
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The structural analysis and design of G+15 building with the connection skywalk is done using software StaddPRO V8i. The planning is done in AUTOCAD 2019. The G+15 building with the connection skywalk which connect the two buildings to facilitates the movement of the people inside the building. The plan of the G+15 building will be drawn. The analysis of the speed, quality and construction aspects will be done. The building will be designed as per the IS codes. The various loads acting on the G+15 building will be calculated based on the Indian Standard Code books. It gives a platform to work hand to hand with the people of other department such IT department. The building will be designed keeping the economic aspect in mind with sufficient durability and strength.
An Experimental Investigation on Influence of Mixing and Compaction Temperature on Air Voids in Bituminous Mix
Authors: Ravikumar Reshma , R Mrs. Suganya , M Mrs. Archana
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The air void content and long-term performance of pavements are significantly impacted by the mixing and compaction temperature of bituminous mixtures, leading to potential failures such as premature aging, reduced durability, and issues like fatigue life, raveling, rutting, and vertical consolidation in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavements. To achieve optimal production and placement of HMA, it is crucial to carefully consider the mixing and compaction temperatures of the binder (bitumen) used. Notably, these temperatures vary based on the grade and origin of the bitumen, as different sources exhibit distinct properties affecting the mixing and compaction characteristics. Selecting an appropriate mixing and compaction temperature is vital to ensure effective aggregate coating and achieve the desired density. This experimental study aims to determine a reliable method for estimating the mixing and compaction temperatures for both modified and unmodified bitumen, thereby enhancing the overall performance and longevity of asphalt pavements.
LSTM-based Stock Price Prediction by Utilizing an Adaptive Labelling Strategy to Optimize the Feature Selection Duration
Authors: Kakad Rayaan , Shinde Sudhir
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The growing popularity of predicting stock prices using advanced machine learning techniques, particularly Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models, has been driven by their ability to uncover complex patterns that are challenging for humans to identify. This trend has been supported by the widespread availability of data. In this study, we employed an adaptive labelling strategy to maximize intraday returns and examined the impact of the quantity of training data points on the accuracy of LSTM-based predictions of intraday returns. We evaluated the average returns and volatility across different training spans, verifying the results over an extended period. By comparing various partition sizes, we determined that a partition size of 240 yielded high Sharpe ratios (>2) and improved mean intraday returns. Our research demonstrates that an adaptive labeling strategy combined with LSTM models can be instrumental in achieving maximum intraday returns, with a partition size of 240 being the optimal choice for predicting stock prices.
Analyzing the Impact of FDI in the Automobile sector: An Empirical Study with Special Reference to India
Authors: Singh Shivani , Singh Disha
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Indian automobile industry has grown rapidly and become a major contributor to the country's economy. It produces a wide range of vehicles like cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and tractors for both Indian and international markets. The industry has attracted investments and boosted related industries like component manufacturing. The Indian government has implemented favourable policies to support the sector, including initiatives for electric vehicles. In this paper growth and progress of the Indian automobile industry are studied using secondary data for the period of 2011-12 to 2021-2022. The study found that, FDI inflows and its share in total FDI both significantly increased in the years 2021–2022. Consistent FDI inflows into the automobile industry promote related to technology advancement, the creation of employment opportunities, and the growth of India's automotive sector as a whole.
Lugares de la memoria: Arquitectura, territorio y ambiente. La experiencia de la Escuela Comunitaria - Centro de Memoria y Acción Integral para el Cuidado del Bosque de Galilea y el Territorio (CMAI)- Colombia
Authors: Tobón-Giraldo Isabel Cristina , Quiñones-Torres Aida Julieta , Arévalo-Villamor Leidy
Published: August 2023

This article analyzes the complex relationships of places of memory from an interdisciplinary approach, to address the extractivist threats of the energy and mining sector and the interests of green business in the Galilea Forest. For this, the qualitative Participatory Action Research methodology was used, in collaboration with the social actors of the place, to strengthen the processes of territorial self-management in alliance with the University. Likewise, the symbolic understanding of architecture was examined further as a node of memory and collective cohesion. As a result, the "Center of Memory and Integral Action for the Care of the Galilea Forest and the Territory (CMAI)" Community School was created, which contributes to the social and cultural traditions of the Galilea premontane rainforest, in the Colombian Andes, through academic and scientific processes in knowledge encounters. The results of the project are reflected on three scales: architectural, territorial, and global.
Molecular characterization and Plasmodium falciparum transmission risks of Anopheles mosquitoes in Malete, Nigeria
Authors: Obembe Abiodun
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Studies on malaria vector surveillance are useful for evidence-based control in specific communities. Such studies are lacking in Malete, a rapidly growing peri-urban community in Nigeria. Objective: To assess sibling species identity, human blood indices, and Plasmodium falciparum transmission risks by Anopheles mosquitoes, in Malete. Methods: I collected endophilic mosquitoes quarterly from inhabited houses using the pyrethrum spray catch technique. I identified the mosquitoes, and probed for the presence of human blood and P. falciparum, using standard PCR and ELISA methods, respectively. Results: Anopheles mosquitoes (90%) were the most abundant compared to Culex (10%) and Mansonia (0,5%). Specifically, A. gambiae (85%) were predominant over A. coluzzii (11%) and A. arabiensis (3%). The Anopheles sibling species had generally high human blood indices (≥0,82). However, A. gambiae man-biting rates (0,92-3,64) were higher than A. coluzzii (0-0,84) and A. arabiensis (0-0,27). Plasmodium falciparum sporozoite infection (3%) was found only in A. gambiae. Conclusion: While P. falciparum infection was 3%, long-lasting insecticidal nets should be deployed for control in Malete, particularly of A. gambiae.
As visões de Hegel e Marx acerca da História
Authors: Bittencourt Rodrigo do Prado
Published: August 2023

Este artigo analisa o papel da História na vida humana segundo dois dos mais importantes filósofos alemães do século XIX: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) e Karl Heinrich Marx (1818-1883). A Filosofia Hegeliana dá muita importância à Razão: a História seria apenas mais uma forma de manifestação dela. A Dialética seria a estrutura da História e tudo estaria integrado para contribuir para a consumação do ser, tendendo ao Absoluto. Por outro lado, Marx deu outro sentido à dialética e até mesmo à História, enfatizando o papel do homem na construção de seu futuro e sua chance de mudar seu próprio destino. Segundo Marx, a luta de classes é responsável por fazer a estrutura social mudar ao longo do tempo. Os conflitos sociais equivalem, para a filosofia de Marx, ao papel que a Razão tem nas obras hegelianas.
Gênero e literatura de viagem no século XIX: Maria Graham e o culto à domesticidade
Authors: Silva Flaviana
Published: August 2023

Maria Graham foi uma mulher viajante, escritora, artista e naturalista. Seus trabalhos no campo da literatura, das artes e da história natural demonstram a grandiosidade da produção deixada pela inglesa. Filha e esposa de membros da Marinha Britânica, Maria Graham viajou ao Brasil em 1821 e publicou duas obras sobre o país. O presente artigo analisa a narrativa de viagem ao Brasil e, com isso, pretende-se observar em que medida a personagem afirma o ideal da domesticidade, ou seja, se seus escritos corroboram com os papéis historicamente designados às mulheres. A pesquisa se insere no campo de estudos da história das mulheres e de gênero, contribuindo para os debates acerca dos limites e das possibilidades de atuação “feminina” no Oitocentos.
A(s) Independência(s) do Brasil e suas comemorações: reflexões sobre passado e presente
Authors: Sousa Maria Aparecida Silva de , Oliveira Nora de Cássia Gomes de
Published: August 2023

O artigo apresenta algumas reflexões sobre o Centenário (1922) e o Bicentenário da Independência do Brasil (2022), com destaque para os respectivos contextos históricos e os desafios postos para a nação brasileira nas distintas temporalidades. Propõe, ainda, pensar como a complexidade do processo de formação do país independente expôs profundos problemas, conflitos e contradições que muito dizem sobre os tempos atuais.
Apresentação: As independências do Brasil - entre contextos, comemorações e reflexões
Authors: Sousa Maria Aparecida Silva de , Oliveira Nora de Cássia Gomes de
Published: August 2023

Apresentação do Dossiê Temático
Bicentenário: entre o mito da independência e as reivindicações históricas de povos e lugares.
Authors: Ribeiro Marcos Profeta
Published: August 2023

Editorial
ANÁLISE DE DISCURSO E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A PSICANÁLISE
Authors: Dantas Patrícia Bernardo , Miranda Karla Corrêa Lima , Silva Maria Marcilene da , Oliveira Sâmia Assunção de , Isacksson Rosella Régis de Albuquerque
Published: August 2023

A análise de discurso da escola francesa cujo precursor é Michel Pêcheux busca estudar o discurso ao observar o homem falando. Contudo, a análise de discurso visa a compreensão da língua em seu sentido simbólico, como parte do trabalho social que constitui o homem e sua história. Sendo assim, o trabalho da análise de discurso não se reduz ao estudo da língua, mas envolve o discurso em sua totalidade e a relação da linguagem com a exterioridade. A análise de discurso reflete sobre o modo como a linguagem se materializa na ideologia e como essa ideologia se manifesta na língua, trabalhando a relação indissociável entre língua-discurso-ideologia. A questão colocada pela análise de discurso é: como este texto significa? Essa questão permite a produção do conhecimento a partir do próprio texto, já que este possui uma materialidade simbólica própria e significativa. Para isso, a análise de discurso agrupa três regiões de conhecimento: a teoria da sintaxe e da enunciação; a teoria da ideologia; e a teoria do discurso, que determina historicamente os processos de enunciação. Todas essas teorias são perpassadas pela teoria do sujeito do inconsciente da psicanálise. Para a psicanálise, a noção de sujeito e subjetividade envolve o conceito de inconsciente e constitui a base do campo psicanalítico. Logo, a psicanálise opera sobre um sujeito do inconsciente, mas esse sujeito não se refere a um indivíduo ou pessoa humana, é o sujeito concebido a partir da alteridade, da cultura e da linguagem. Ao romper com o discurso da centralidade e totalidade do sujeito, Freud inaugura um saber dividido entre consciente e inconsciente, e é neste último que o sujeito está marcado e determinado psiquicamente. Logo, para a psicanálise o ser do sujeito está fora do pensamento, não sendo completo e centrado na consciência. Para a psicanálise, o sujeito pensa que sabe o que diz, mas não tem acesso e não pode controlar os sentidos que produz. Assim sendo, o sujeito só tem acesso a parte do que diz, uma vez que até mesmo aquilo que não diz significa em suas palavras. Diante de tal complexidade, a análise de discurso objetiva compreender como os objetos simbólicos produzem sentidos e como ele está investido de significância para e por sujeitos.
ORGANIZAÇÃO DE BOLETIM EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE SÍFILIS DO MUNICÍPIO DE CAUCAIA-CEARÁ: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Oliveira Ana Karinne Dantas de , Nascimento Andrezza Martins do , Pinto Olívia Paulino , Vitor Patrícia dos Santos , Vieira Daniele Vasconcelos Fernandes
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência de construção do boletim epidemiológico aborda os casos de Sífilis no Município de Caucaia. Metodologia: O material foi produzido na disciplina de Epidemiologia e Saúde Pública do Curso de Especialização em Saúde Pública da Universidade Estadual do Ceará. Está dividido em três blocos contextualização do município, contextualização da sífilis e situação epidemiológica. Resultados: O boletim epidemiológico permitiu identificar uma tendência crescente de casos de sífilis adquirida, sífilis congênita e sífilis materna no município de Caucaia-CE. Em relação aos casos de sífilis materna, a maioria foi diagnosticada durante o pré-natal. No caso da sífilis adquirida, foi mais prevalente em homens. Nas gestantes, destacou-se a faixa etária predominante em jovens, de 20 a 29 anos, com escolaridade de 5ª a 8ª série incompleta. Conclusão: O estudo alerta para a necessidade de fortalecer as estratégias de prevenção, especialmente nas escolas e universidades, bem como promover oportunidades de testagem durante o pré-natal.
A Sub-6GHz Wideband LNA with High Gain and Low NF in 110-nm SOI CMOS
Authors: Wang Xiaowei , Li Zhiqun , Xu Tong
Published: August 2023

This letter presents a sub-6 GHz wideband low noise amplifier (LNA)
based on double L-type load network and negative feedback technique.
Using the cascode structure combined with the above techniques, a
single-stage wideband LNA with high gain and low noise figure (NF) can
be realized. Fabricated in 110-nm SOI CMOS technology, the proposed LNA
achieves a maximum power gain of 15.2 dB, noise figure (NF) of 1.0–1.56
dB. The 3-dB bandwidth ranges from 3.05–4.55 GHz. The minimum power
input at 1dB compression point (IP1dB) is -17.1 dBm. The LNA core area
is 0.18 mm2 and dissipates a total power of 11.5 mW from 1.4 V power
supply.
Alterations in oral microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Infected and Recovery Patients
Authors: Zheng Chunfu , Ren Zhigang , Sun Junyi , Liu Qi , Xing Jiyuan , Xu Ning , Liu Liwen , Zhang Guizhen , Sun Ying , Zou Yawen , Wang Haiyu , Rao Benchen , Zhang Xinyue , Yu Zu-Jiang , Cui Guangying
Published: August 2023

Objective Our study aimed to investigate the oral microbiome of
patients infected with the Omicron variant (PIOV) and the changes in
oral microbiota during the recovery of infection, compared to those
infected with the original strain (PIOS) and provide a theoretical
foundation for early diagnosis and disease prognosis of PIOV from the
perspective of microecology. Design We collected 963 samples of
tongue-coating prospectively, including 349 samples of PIOV, 242 samples
of recovered patients from PIOV (RP), 300 samples of healthy controls
(HC), and 72 samples of PIOS. We randomly selected tongue-coating
samples from PIOV and HC at a ratio of 2:1, respectively, as the
discovery cohort and validation cohort. Results Oral microbial
diversity was significantly increased in PIOV. Compared to HC,
conditional pathogenic bacteria were increased in PIOV. The classifier
based on 6 optimal oral microbial markers had high diagnostic efficiency
in both cohorts. Oral microbiota numbers were changed as the disease
recovered. Conclusion For the first time, our study
characterizes the oral microbiota of PIOV and RP, successfully
establishes and validates the noninvasive diagnostic model of PIOV, and
outlines the correlation between the OTUs of microbiota and clinical
indicators.
Fish Mucus Stabilized Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their Structural Properties: Evaluation in vitro anticancer efficiency against human cervical cancer cells (HeLa)
Authors: Subramanian Ramasamy , Chinnadurai Govindasamy , Suresh Raman , Renuka Navaneethan , Periyasami Govindasami , Karthikeyan Perumal
Published: August 2023

In the present work, the epidermal mucus of Channa striatus (
C.striatus) stabilized the biosynthesis of zinc oxide
nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized. The nanoparticles were
characterized using an Ultra-visible spectrophotometer (UV-Vis), Fourier
transform infrared spectrophotometer (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD),
and scanning electron microscope coupled with EDS. Various shapes like
rod, hexagonal, A high-resolution transmission electron microscope
(HR-TEM) reveal s the shape and selected area diffraction pattern. The
samples were screened for toxicity using human cervical cancer cells
(HeLa). The XRD pattern of mucus-stabilized ZnO NPs exhibits smaller
size than that of the ZnO NPs without mucus. The anticancer efficiency
of the ZnO NPs was examined by MTT assays in HeLa cells at different
doses. ZnO NPs synthesized with 1 and 2 mL mucus exhibit 27.40 and 18.84
% of cell viability at 100 µg/ml. The microscopy results recommend that
the synthesized ZnO NPs controlled the growth of the HeLa cells
effectively at the concentration of 100 µg/mL. Therefore, mucus
stabilized ZnO NPs can be used as an anticancer agents for the treatment
of HeLa cells.
Carbon monoxide as a C1 building block in fine chemical synthesis
Authors: Carrilho Rui , Calvete Mário , Mikle Gábor , Kollár László , Pereira Mariette M.
Published: August 2023

Carbon monoxide (CO) has become one of the most relevant and versatile
renewable C1 building blocks for chemical synthesis, especially in the
fine chemicals industry, due to the development of efficient and
selective catalysts for its activation. In this review, we present a
comprehensive critical analysis of the last 10 years literature on the
use of CO as a renewable feedstock for fine chemicals production. The
review is organized by type of catalytic reaction, namely alkene and
alkyne carbonylation, hydroformylation, carbonylation of aryl halides,
carbonylative cross-coupling and C–H carbonylation. Notable examples of
the synthesis of relevant building blocks and/or known pharmaceuticals
are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on examples of utilizing CO as the
C1 building block in one or more catalytic steps. The catalyst used and
the reaction conditions are consistently presented throughout all of the
examples.
Physical Modeling and Numerical Investigation of Fluid Flow and Solidification Behavior in a Slab Caster Mold using Hexa-furcated Nozzle
Authors: Sharma Kapil Kumar , Kumar Rajneesh , Jha Pradeep Kumar
Published: August 2023

Slag entrapment from metal-slag interface during continuous casting
operation has been a major area of concern for steelmakers globally. The
presence of inactive regions in the upper region of the mold poses
another challenge. Proper flow behavior of the molten metal coming out
of the nozzle in the mold is required to overcome these challenges.
Nozzle design greatly affects the flow pattern of the molten steel
inside the mold. The present investigation is an attempt to study the
flow and solidification behavior in a slab caster mold with the use of a
novel designed hexa-furcated nozzle (HFN) using numerical investigation
results. The casting speed and submerged entry nozzle (SEN) depth are
varied to study the effect of these parameters on minimizing the
inactive zones in the mold and the steel/slag interface fluctuations.
The results show that the interface fluctuation increases at higher
casting speed and lower SEN depth. The RTD analysis is also performed
for different cases to investigate the flow behavior. The validation of
the fluid flow and RTD curve inside the computational domain is carried
out with the use of physical modeling.
Extrahepatic beta cell transplantation supported by three dimensional nanofiber scaffold for the treatment of diabetes mellitus
Authors: Koyyada Arun , Orsu Prabhakar
Published: August 2023

Transplantation of islets with supporting three dimensional (3D)
scaffolds could be an effective treatment modality in diabetes by
overcoming meagre survivability and stunted proliferation of cells
associated with direct islets transplantation. We have transplanted
RIN-5F (rat insulinoma) cells seeded nanofiber scaffold (carboxymethyl
guargum + reduced graphene oxide) in diabetic rats at epididymal fat pad
site. The porous architecture of this scaffold has improved cell
infiltrations and aid in the neovascularization of beta cells. The
implanted scaffold rendered normoglycemia (blood glucose <200
mg/dl) in rats within six days compared to direct RIN-5F cells (without
scaffold) transplanted group. The histology of the newly developed graft
in the scaffold group demonstrated neovascularisation, fibrinogen and
collagen production. RT-PCR results showed upregulated Nkx 6.1
(transcription factor) and VEGFa gene expression (vascular endothelial
growth factor). Therefore, this polymer scaffold could act as a
potential platform for in vivo transplantation of beta cells in treating
diabetes
A Machine Learning validation to identify the difference between Cysts and Malignant tumours in Breast Cancer
Authors: Mallik Saurav , Makrariya Akshara Makrariya , Aziz Rabia Musheer , Naved Mohd Inshal , Qin Guimin
Published: August 2023

One of the most common women’s tumours infest the breast. Various benign
disorders like cysts in a woman’s breast occur due to hormonal changes
and are at the risk of becoming malignant. Several thermal models are
reported to differentiate between normal and malignant tissues of the
breast. But no thermal model is reported in the study of the effect of
benign disorders on the literature to distinguish between benign and
malignant disorders in women’s breasts. An attempt has been made in this
paper to study the thermal disturbances caused by cysts and malignant
tumours in the fat tissues of a woman’s breast. The model is developed
for a two-dimensional steady-state case using penne’s bioheat equation
and incorporating parameters like thermal conductivity, blood mass flow
rate, and self-controlled metabolic heat generation. The appropriate
adiabatic boundary conditions have been framed for various environmental
conditions. The finite element method has been employed to obtain the
solution. The results have been obtained for different spherical-shaped
cysts and different depths of tissues in a hemispherical-shaped woman’s
breast. Furthermore, the comparison of thermal profiles for cysts and
malignant tumours in a woman’s breast has been performed. As a result, a
contrast in the thermal behaviour of cyst and malignant tumour in a
woman’s breast is observed, which can be helpful to distinguish between
the malignant tumour and cyst in a woman’s breast to prevent
false-positive test for malignant tumour. Accordingly, this study found
that various factors could affect cancer classification and prediction.
Therefore, in this study, Breast cancer data classification has been
done using three classification techniques which are Artificial Neural
Network (ANN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Random Forest (R.F.);
to improve the performance of the model, trained the model with selected
features according to the analysis done.
Urban sprawl, migration and Accessibility to health services: Applying GIS for Evidence based Urban Planning
Authors: Gupta Pragya Tiwari
Published: August 2023

We are living in an uncertain world, reeling under extreme events of
weather conditions, mal distribution of resources, global spread of
highly infectious diseases, and inequitable access to services. Even
small careless decisions may lead to uncontrolled human trauma. In such
situations information system and classified help may reduce miseries to
a great extent. The paper primarily analyses the illness profile of
migrants and non-migrants and then relate them to the spatial accessible
choices of the respondents in the Sub cities of Delhi by using GIS
component for chronic and acute health needs. The objective of the
spatial analysis was to find the spatial accessibility difference by
types of illness, migration status. Methodology-Cluster sampling
method was implemented, and a multi-stage design was considered to draw
random sample for the selection of respondents from the urban villages
and other neighbouring residential localities in the three sub-cities of
Delhi. Duration of stay in Delhi was decided to determine the migration
status. To micro-level spatial analysis geo-referencing was done by
Trimble, by taking the approximate centre of the villages. However, each
house was not georeferenced assuming that the difference in the distance
from the home and the health centre would not vary beyond five hundred
meters and will be cost effective also. Conclusion- Unbridled
urban sprawl makes the accessibility issue more complex and researchable
for a better health and urban planning. The vulnerable groups such as
migrants and people living in fringe area are the worst affected due to
accessibility and affordability. The paper concludes that the diseases
such as diabetes, different types of cancer, coronary heart disease and
injuries have close correlation with the urban planning and
accessibility issues. The paper also finds that the poor migrants living
at the margins in the planners’ perspective does not get any attention
towards the increased cases of diabetes, injuries (includes fall) and
vector born disease, water born disease due to poor urban planning
reasons.
Counselling Farmers on Improving the Yield of Flowering Crops through Integrated Apicultural Farming for Wealth Creation
Authors:   Department of Counselling Psychology, School of Social Science Education,  Bamidele Olumilua  University of Education, Science  and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Makinde Veronica Ibitola , Ogunjobi Pius Olanrewaju
Published: August 2023

This study focused on counselling farmers on improving the yield of flowering crops through integrated apicultural farming for wealth creation. The researchers used a descriptive survey research design and a sample of 50 participants, including traditional bee farmers, staff of agricultural education, and intending apiarists which were purposively selected from a public state owned university, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI). Data was collected using a well-structured questionnaire, which was validated by agricultural science and counselling education experts. The instrument's reliability was established through a pilot test, and the data analysis involved descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean scores. The two major focus of the questionnaire was to identify various challenges that hinder subsistence farming of apiculture as wealth creation strategies and to also establish the fear level of those who are interested in bee keeping but are afraid of sting. The challenges identified from the findings of this study included poor credit services, shortage of forage, inadequate training and manpower, poor apiculture policies, diseases affecting honey bees and poor utilization of technology. In addition, the study found that subsistence farmers and intending apiarist exhibited high levels of apiphobia, which negatively impacted their engagement in apiculture. The researchers through group counselling educated participant on strategies for improving apiculture farming, such as effective crop production management, planting of flowering crops like beans, maize, and mango, and selecting suitable apiary locations away from windy areas. To unlearn anxiety and phobia of bee sting, systematic desensitization (a Counselling Therapy) was used to assist both subsistence farmers and intending apiarists. Keywords: Apicultural Farming, Wealth Creation, Apiphobia, Systematic Desensitization. Journal Reference Format: Makinde, V.I. & Ogunjobi, P.O. (2023): Counselling Farmers on Improving the Yield of Flowering Crops through Integrated Apicultural Farming for Wealth Creation. Humanities, Management, Arts, Education & the Social Sciences Journal. Vol. 11. No. 2, Pp 19-32. www.isteams.net/humanitiesjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/HUMANITIES/V11N2P3
Emerging and disruptive technologies in the Western Balkans: Do we need a new arms control regime?
Authors: Jevtic Milos , Kostic-Sulejic Marina
Published: August 2023

The subject of this paper is to examine the relationship between the emerging
and disruptive technologies and the sub-regional arms control regime in the
Western Balkans, established by the Agreement on Sub-Regional Arms Control,
signed on June 14, 1996, in Florence. The main research question is: Do the
emerging and disruptive technologies that the Western Balkans countries
possess or are planning to acquire influence the existing arms control
equation in the Western Balkans and, if yes, do we need a new arms control
regime? Authors explore this question through the analysis of emerging and
disruptive technologies that have taken roots in the Western Balkans and are
likely to grow significant in the future, and the sub-regional arms control
regime, taking emerging and disruptive technologies as one of the variables
that challenges the existing arms control regime in this region. They compare
the current emerging and disruptive technologie capacities that Western
Balkan states possess, as well as the potential of those emerging and
disruptive technologies to disrupt the balance of forces set by the
Agreement. The authors conclude that, although we do not need a completely
new arms control agreement in the Western Balkans, having in mind the
flexibility of the existing one, a responsible approach would include an
update of the current arms control regime, especially regarding the new
confidence and security building measures, including increased transparency
on the acquirement and the nature of potential use of emerging and disruptive
technologies.
The free trade agreements of North America
Authors: Dujic Ivan
Published: August 2023

The definition of North America as a sub-region of the New World from the end
of the Cold War to the post-Cold War era is still a perennial problem. The
paper focuses on the analysis of the status of three countries in North
America during the period from 1980 through 2022. By using the comparative
method, content analysis from a legal point of view, and historiographical
and statistical methods, the paper offers an answer to the research
question: Can Canada, Mexico, and the United States nourish the idea of
North America as a common area? Divided into two periods - before and after
2001, the paper points to the importance of the bilateral Canada-United
States Free Trade Agreement (CUSFTA), which was superseded by the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as a trilateral agreement involving
Canada, Mexico, and the US. Further on, NAFTA was substituted by the
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) as the final version. CUSMA
was created in the years of the growing trends towards the weakening of
democracy in Mexico and the US. The conclusion of this paper is grounded on
the findings related to this sub-region of the New World.
Tainted Executives as Outside Directors
Authors: Baer Leah M. , Ertimur Yonca , Zhang Jingjing
Published: August 2023

We examine outside board appointments of executives allegedly involved in governance failures—“tainted” executives—to shed light on appointing firms’ underlying motivations. Less attractive firms and those with greater advising needs are more likely to appoint tainted executives to their boards than other firms are. Tainted appointees are less likely to be placed on the nominating and governance committees than nontainted appointees. Tainted appointees have similar or better skill sets compared with nontainted appointees. Firms that appoint tainted executives to their boards display an improvement in operating performance in the postappointment period relative to the preappointment period and relative to a matched control sample. We do not find evidence of poor monitoring outcomes for these firms. Overall, our evidence suggests that board needs, not a conspicuous attempt to weaken monitoring, drive the appointment of tainted executives to boards.

Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.

JEL Classifications: G34; K22; M41.