bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring the frequency response of an optical microphone system with a fiber based setup
Authors: Stollberger Felix W. , Tanzer Manuel , Klambauer Reinhard , Bergmann Alexander
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a measurement method for characterizing the frequency response of an optical microphone system using a purely optical approach. The use of optical methods allows to precisely determine the frequency response of the device from infra-sound up to 100 kHz in a single measurement, without the need of a reference microphone. The presented method relies on the inherently flat frequency characteristics of an optical cavity, allowing the assignment of any frequency-dependent behavior to secondary sources, such as the signal conditioning and data acquisition unit. The frequency characteristic was found to be strongly dependent on the settings of the internal amplifiers and high-pass filters, indicating the necessity of a calibration procedure if a flat frequency response is required.
Taphonomy and labour at the Indus Valley site of Harappa (3700–1300 BC)
Authors: James Nathaniel , Decaix Alexia , Villasana Isabell , Kenoyer J. Mark , Meadow Richard H. , d'Alpoim Guedes Jade
Published: December 2024

The emergence of early cities required new agricultural practices and archaeobotanical crop-processing models have been used to investigate the social and economic organisation of urban ‘consumer’ and non-urban ‘producer’ sites. Archaeobotanical work on the Indus Valley has previously identified various interpretations of labour and subsistence practices. Here, the authors analyse a large archaeobotanical assemblage from Harappa, Pakistan (3700–1300 BC), questioning some of the assumptions of traditional crop-processing models. The ubiquity of small weed seeds, typically removed during the early stages of crop processing, is argued to result from dung burning. This additional taphonomic consideration adds nuance to the understanding of Harappa's labour organisation and food supply with implications for crop-processing models in other contexts.
A CONSTRUÇÃO DE IDENTIDADES SURDAS NO CURSO DE LETRAS/LIBRAS
Authors: Santos Herminio Tavares , Oliveira Ivanilde  Apoloceno de , Negrão Josué de Souza
Published: December 2024

O presente Trabalho tem como objetivo discutir as contribuições do Curso Letras/LIBRAS na formação da Identidade Surda com enfoque nos processos de formação da Identidade Surda como Não-Metamorfose. A metodologia utilizada foi desenvolvida sobre as bases epistemológicas do método Histórico-Dialético por meio de pesquisa de campo, com abordagem qualitativa, durante a qual foi aplicada entrevista aberta em LIBRAS, gravadas em vídeo com três sujeitos surdos alunos do Curso Letras/LIBRAS. As análises realizadas sobre os dados coletados possibilitaram discussões sobre o surdo nos contextos familiar, escolar e no acesso ao Ensino Superior sobre as influências dos pressupostos sociais na sua formação, bem como sobre as condições para sua Metamorfose ou Não-Metamorfose.
O SER HOMEM NA FORMAÇÃO E NA PROFISSÃO DOCENTE
Authors: Rodrigues Marcos Daniel Pereira , Alves Cândida Beatriz
Published: December 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi compreender construções de gênero que reverberam na escassez masculina na formação e na atuação docente junto a crianças na atualidade. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com quatro professores dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental e com quatro estudantes de Licenciatura em Pedagogia. Após a análise de conteúdo, chegou-se a quatro categorias: escolha profissional, docência como dom, formação docente e as principais dificuldades dos docentes homens na educação. Percebeu-se que a profissão ainda é atravessada por fortes estereótipos de gênero.
ARTES PRODUZIDAS POR CRIANÇAS NA ESCOLA DE TEMPO INTEGRAL
Authors: Martins dos Santos Valdicelio , Reis Fernandes de Souza Maria Celeste
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo propõe discutir a arte na infância, aliada à defesa do tempo integral. Tem como objetivo compartilhar a experiência vivida com um grupo de crianças, na cidade de Governador Valadares/MG, sobre os seus modos de fazer arte na escola em tempo integral. Os resultados indicam a marginalidade da arte no espaço escolar e as possibilidades de apropriação dos territórios. As conclusões permitem refletir sobre a necessidade de ampliar o debate sobre o tempo integral na infância, redesenhando os espaços e os tempos da escola para incorporar efetivamente a arte como um direito da criança.
“NECESSITAMOS DE UM SALÁRIO QUE NOS PERMITA SOBREVIVER"
Authors: Correia Nardy Flavio , Bittencourt Almeida Dóris
Published: December 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar a constituição do Centro dos Professores Primários do Estado (CPPE), órgão representativo do magistério rio-grandense em seus primeiros anos de atuação, a partir de 1945. Trata-se de um tema sensível que se inscreve na História da Educação, afinado às questões epistemológicas da História do Tempo Presente. Metodologicamente, por meio de um arquivo pessoal e de boletins informativos da entidade, procuramos trazer para a cena historiográfica  evidências das primeiras ações do  associativismo docente no Rio Grande do Sul, protagonizadas pela criação do Centro de Professores. Estudar este tema permite que meditemos acerca da história da profissão docente, seus desafios e embates que extrapolam as fronteiras do tempo.
A ORGANIZAÇÃO DE ESPAÇOS/AMBIENTES NA CRECHE
Authors: Bueno Machinski Juliana , Camargo Daiana
Published: December 2024

Consideramos que a construção de ambientes e espaços planejados é fundamental para pensar a infância e como os pequenos se movimentam, mobilizam e socializam por meio dele. Dessa forma, visamos compreender como se constituem as rotinas e o uso dos espaços-ambientes no cotidiano da creche. Assim, ressaltamos ser necessário um aprofundamento das concepções de rotinas, espaços e tempos na Educação Infantil por parte das professoras e equipes, a fim de que sejam possíveis transformações no ambiente/espaço partindo de ações simples do cotidiano, superando a fragmentação do tempo e a constituição de ambientes disciplinadores.
A QUALIDADE DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL BRASILEIRA
Authors: Do Carmo Andréia , Dias Julice
Published: December 2024

A entrevista com Ângela Maria Rabelo Ferreira Barreto e Rita de Cássia de Freitas Coelho aborda como o termo qualidade foi assumido pelo Ministério da Educação no delineamento da Política Nacional para a Educação Infantil nas décadas de 1990- 2000, período em que foram gestoras públicas federais. Destaca suas contribuições para as Políticas Públicas da Educação Infantil brasileira, sobretudo, pela forma democrática como consolidaram parcerias com militantes, pesquisadores e gestores de órgãos públicos. Evidencia que esta etapa educativa perdeu espaço na agenda das políticas públicas para consolidá-la como educação pública, gratuita e de qualidade.
Interface entre valorização, reconhecimento e satisfação do trabalho de enfermeiros da Atenção Primária à Saúde
Authors: Alonso Claudiomiro da Silva , Pimentel Fernanda Esmério , Costa Fabiane Cruz , Ferreira Lucinete Duarte dos Santos , Barbosa Sandro Henrique , Pena Maria do Socorro Pacheco
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: identificar a interface entre valorização, reconhecimento e satisfação advindas das percepções de enfermeiros no desenvolvimento do trabalho na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório, realizado com 132 enfermeiros de 23 municípios de Minas Gerais. Os dados foram coletados por meio de formulário on-line e analisados conforme pressupostos da análise de conteúdo, com amparo do software Iramuteq. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes eram do sexo feminino, idade média de 36 anos, carga horária semanal de 40 horas e recebiam entre dois e quatro salários-mínimos. Os dados foram organizados em uma categoria denominada: Interface entre a valorização, o reconhecimento e a satisfação, advindas das percepções de enfermeiros no desenvolvimento do trabalho na atenção primária em saúde. Conclusões: a interface entre os fenômenos evidenciou os que permeiam o salário, a carga horária, o reconhecimento de terceiros, o valor social, a importância da profissão e a autonomia.
Prevalência e fatores associados às práticas alimentares entre trabalhadores de enfermagem de hospitais universitários
Authors: De Castro Silveira Fernanda , Da Rosa Jardim Vanda Maria
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: identificar a prevalência e os fatores associados às práticas alimentares adequadas entre trabalhadores de enfermagem dos hospitais universitários federais de Pelotas e Rio Grande, no Rio Grande do Sul.  Método: estudo transversal, realizado entre 2021-2022. O instrumento de pesquisa consistiu num questionário autoaplicado, de forma on-line, com características sociodemográficas, comportamentais, laborais e de saúde. As práticas alimentares foram obtidas através da escala: Como está a sua alimentação? A análise dos dados compreendeu distribuição de frequência, análise bivariada e Regressão de Poisson. Resultados: participaram 598 pessoas, práticas alimentares adequadas em 52,3% dos trabalhadores. A adequação às práticas alimentares esteve diretamente associada aos praticantes de atividade física ativos ou muito ativos e qualidade de vida muito boa. Conclusão: os resultados podem ser utilizados pelos gestores hospitalares para incentivar a alimentação saudável dos trabalhadores da enfermagem.
“Eu gritei para eles o que eu queria”: vivências no controle social em saúde mental
Authors: Neutzling Isadora Oliveira , Franzmann Uiasser Thomas , De Menezes Etiene Silveira , Kantorski Luciane Prado
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: conhecer a participação de experts por experiência no controle social em saúde mental. Método: trata-se de uma pesquisa do tipo qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva. Realizada no mês de setembro de 2022 através de entrevistas semiestruradas, com 7 experts por experiência que integram a Associação de Usuários de Saúde Mental de Pelotas. As entrevistas foram gravadas, transcritas na íntegra e submetidas à análise temática. Resultados: evidencia-se que os sujeitos entendem que o Controle Social ocorre além dos espaços previstos em lei. Identificam que a participação no Controle Social pode ajudar a si e aos outros na recuperação da autoestima, da autonomia, e da luta por direitos. Ainda, apontam a dificuldade de acesso nas reuniões e a falta de comunicação entre os segmentos. Conclusões: o conceito de controle social é ampliado, entendendo que não se reduz aos espaços institucionalizados, assim como denunciam os preconceitos e exclusão dos usuários nesta participação.
Desenvolvimento de um protótipo de aplicativo móvel para Projeto Terapêutico Singular em saúde mental
Authors: Carvalho Seabra Pedro , Rodrigues Jeferson , Teixeira Filho Charles Alberto , Moraes Cortes Helena , Pires Silva Ingrid , Soares Barbosa Sarah
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: relatar a experiência do desenvolvimento de um protótipo de aplicativo móvel de Projeto Terapêutico Singular para usuários de Centros de Atenção Psicossocial. Método: trata-se de um relato de experiência sobre uma produção tecnológica, pautada no ciclo de vida de desenvolvimento de software, com modelo de prototipação. Resultados: abordam unidades temáticas identificadas na análise, funcionalidades do protótipo e seu layout. O estudo revela déficits de conhecimento sobre o Projeto Terapêutico Singular entre usuários de Centros de Atenção Psicossocial, destacando o papel crucial do aplicativo móvel na promoção da autonomia e engajamento no tratamento de saúde mental. Conclusões: o protótipo de aplicativo pode significativamente melhorar o cuidado oferecido nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial, ao utilizar smartphones para facilitar cuidados integrados em saúde mental. Isso capacita profissionais de enfermagem e equipes a promover maior participação dos usuários em seu processo de reabilitação psicossocial, enfatizando a importância da tecnologia na prática clínica contemporânea.
Comunicação na transferência de cuidados para realização de exames de imagem na ótica da enfermagem
Authors: Francisco Amanda Ferreira , Dos Santos Bruna Maiara Passos , De Jesus Paula Carolina , Souza Luccas Melo
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: analisar a percepção de profissionais de enfermagem sobre a comunicação entre equipes na transferência de cuidados de pacientes para a realização de exames de imagem. Método: pesquisa exploratório-descritiva, qualitativa, realizada com 43 profissionais de enfermagem de um complexo hospitalar de Porto Alegre, entre junho e agosto de 2021. Os dados foram coletados por entrevista semiestruturada e utilizou-se Análise de Conteúdo de Minayo. Resultados: emergiram três temas: como ocorre o processo de comunicação para a transferência do paciente internado ao setor de exames; as potencialidades e fragilidades deste processo e ferramentas para qualificar a comunicação. O enfermeiro atua como articulador da comunicação, que ora ocorre utilizando ferramentas e com etapas verbais/telefônicas. O sistema de notas de transferência, a dupla checagem e o readback possuem falhas, por não serem oficializados nem específicos. Conclusões: os profissionais consideram a comunicação verbal como a maior fragilidade e sugerem ferramentas formais para torná-la efetiva.
Práticas de cuidado empregadas nos jovens e adultos com quadros de ansiedade: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Silveira dos Santos Galarça Ana Maria , Kantorski Luciane Prado , Porto Adrize Rutz , De Menezes Etiene Silveira
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: conhecer a literatura existente sobre as práticas de cuidado empregadas em jovens e adultos com quadros de ansiedade atendidos na rede de atenção à saúde. Método: revisão integrativa nas bases de dados: Medline, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Os critérios para seleção foram publicações entre 2013 e 2023 e escritas no idioma inglês, espanhol e português. Foram excluídas as teses, dissertações e literatura cinzenta, bem como, os estudos que tratavam de idosos, crianças e adolescentes, sendo selecionados 21 artigos. Resultados: as formas de cuidado encontradas foram práticas integrativas e complementares, tratamento farmacológico, atendimento psicoterápico, atividade física, oficinas e realidade virtual. Conclusões: os estudos mostram que as práticas de cuidado podem ser realizadas isoladamente ou associadas entre si, destacando-se as práticas integrativas. Além disso, o tratamento medicamentoso, deve ser usado associado a outras práticas de cuidado.
Gestão de enfermagem em uma unidade neonatal durante a pandemia do coronavírus: desafios e avanços
Authors: De Lima Machado Thamyres , Klock Patricia , Guedes dos Santos José Luís , Gomes Vitória Carolini
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: investigar desafios e avanços na gestão de enfermagem em Unidade Neonatal durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Método: estudo qualitativo exploratório, realizado na Unidade Neonatal de uma maternidade pública em Florianópolis, no Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, com 10 enfermeiras. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista de abril a maio de 2022 e analisados mediante técnica de análise temática. Resultados: emergiram três categorias: “Desafios decorrentes da pandemia e impacto para a gestão de enfermagem”; “Estratégias gerenciais que contribuíram no combate à pandemia”; “Aprendizados gerenciais que permanecerão futuramente.” Estas categorias revelaram estratégias promissoras, indicando um gerenciamento de enfermagem mais qualificado futuramente. Conclusão: a prática gerencial dos enfermeiros foi crucial para garantir um cuidado qualificado e humanizado em Unidade Neonatal durante a pandemia.
Perfil epidemiológico e desfecho clínico de pacientes diagnosticados com síndrome coronariana aguda
Authors: Isaac Ana Flávia Benetolo , Dutra Cíntia Machado , Zullo Sérgio Antônio , Ferreira Lúcia Aparecida , Chaváglia Suzel Regina Ribeiro , Nicolussi Adriana Cristina
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: caracterizar e associar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico ao tratamento utilizado em pacientes com síndrome coronariana aguda. Métodos: estudo transversal, retrospectivo. Utilizado formulário eletrônico para coleta das variáveis de prontuários eletrônicos de pacientes atendidos em um pronto socorro. Realizou-se análise descritiva e teste exato de Fisher. Resultados: 188 prontuários analisados, com predominância de idosos, homens, brancos, solteiros, procedentes da cidade sede do hospital. A média de idade foi de 63,1 anos. Entre os hábitos de vida e comorbidades, prevaleceram: tabagismo, hipertensão arterial e diabetes mellitus. Os diagnósticos mais frequentes foram infarto agudo do miocárdio com e sem supradesnivelamento do segmento ST (54,3% e 26,6%) respectivamente. Tratamento mais utilizado foi cateterismo cardíaco com implantação de stent em 77,1%, e o desfecho clínico foi internação hospitalar em 55,9% dos casos. Conclusão: não foram encontradas associações estatisticamente significativas entre as variáveis sexo, faixa etária e estado civil com tratamento realizado.
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? CONTRADIÇÕES ENTRE DISCURSO E PRÁTICA NA SELEÇÃO DE PESSOAS
Authors: Camello Rodrigo Augusto , Verruck Fábio , Gonçalves Roberto Birch
Published: December 2024

Mesmo sendo uma habilidade frequentemente exigida em processos seletivos, o domínio da língua inglesa é tratado em muitos casos como elemento acessório em entrevistas de emprego. Nestas situações é comum que o candidato selecionado para uma determinada vaga falhe em atender minimamente à competência linguística exigida na oferta de emprego. A pesquisa aqui apresentada teve como objetivo identificar e categorizar as razões que ocasionam este fenômeno e suas consequências. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa de caráter exploratório, a partir de entrevistas com recrutadores e candidatos selecionados para vagas que exigiam o domínio da língua inglesa. Os resultados foram analisados utilizando a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Verificou-se que, embora considerado de caráter essencial durante o recrutamento, o fator linguístico não foi decisivo para a escolha do profissional contratado ao final do processo. Concluiu-se que os principais motivos para esta assimetria foram (i) a dificuldade do entrevistador em avaliar o nível de inglês do candidato e (ii) a discrepância entre o nível de inglês exigido na descrição de cargo e o uso efetivamente necessário para a rotina de trabalho.
Teeth Structure Analysis of Primary Teeth in Children with Congenital Heart Disease (Ventricular Septal Defect) in Erbil City
Authors:   College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Mahdi Huda Raad , Shihab Omed Ikram
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study is performed to find out any differences in the chemical composition of primary teeth between children with ventricular septal defect (VSD), and those without (VSD) in Erbil city.
Methods: Children enrolled in this study were divided into two groups—group I (no VSD) and Group II (VSD). The collected teeth were (n=22) in each group. The structural and chemical composition of enamel and dentin were examined by scanning electron microscope/energy-dispersive x-ray (SEM/EDEX). An unpaired t-test was used in statistical analysis. P<0.0001 was considered as significant.
Results: EDEX analysis of the enamel layer in group I showed that calcium, phosphorus, silica, oxygen, fluorine, and sodium were significantly higher (P<0.0001) while carbon ions concentration was not. In the dentin layer, only calcium, phosphorus, fluorine, and sodium components were significantly higher in group I (P<0.0001). SEM analysis showed that disruption of the enamel layer was significantly higher in group II (7.60±15.41, and 14.21 ± 46.09) respectively for groups I and II (P<0.0001). Significant differences in dentin layer thickness were found (7.32 ± 33.28 and 3.807±11.94) respectively (P<0.0001). Dentin tubule occlusion was significantly higher in group I (7.59 ±74.18) than in group II (49.51± 45.27), P<0.0001. The number of odontoblast cell layers between groups was significantly higher in group I (7.32±33.28, and 3.807±11.94) respectively(P<0.0001).
Conclusion: VSD can result in significant structural differences in the enamel and dentin layers of primary teeth. It can also cause sub-optimal concentrations of certain minerals like Ca, P, O2, Na, and Silica in primary teeth.
Keywords: Ventricular Septal Defect, Chemical structure, Primary teeth.
The Most Frequency Chief Complaint of 5.5-12.5 Years Old Patients Attending POP Department of Hawler Medical University- College of Dentistry
Authors:   College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq., Taher Manal M. , Ameen Yara I.
Published: December 2024

Background and objective: The chief complaints of the patients are important component during taking the history and treatment planning, be useful for several reasons including monitoring of oral health services and measuring the effectiveness of oral health awareness programs. the aim of the study to evaluate and address the most common chief complaints among a patients attending College of Dentistry at Hawler Medical University in Erbil, Iraq.
Methods: A retrospective epidemiological study, the age, gender, and the chief complaints or the main reason for visit were recorded for each consecutive patient of total 324 patients who visited the oral hygiene clinics in the college of dentistry at Hawler Medical University from September 2019 to September 2020. The patients ages were between 5.5-12 years old. A chi-square test was used to test differences in categorical variables T-tests were used to test the significance of differences between numerical values. Statistical association between two variables was performed with the Chi–square test. Significant levels of p ≤0.05 and p ≤0.01 were established.
Result: Dental pain was the most common chief complaint (29.3%), followed by dental check-up (9.9%) referred from the orthodontic department (4.9%) and dental caries (3.1%). Other complaints included follow up (1.9%), food impaction (0.9%), fractured tooth (0.6%) mobile tooth (0.6%), scaling and polishing (0.6%).
Conclusion: Chief complaint is an essential component of the dental history and denotes the demand for care and thus, helps in proper planning of the public dental health care system. The reason for visit varies across different age groups, gender difference was a consideration.
Keyword: Chief complaint, Pedodontic Patients, dental health service.
FLAVONOID AND TOTAL PHENOLIC CONTENTS OF GREEN WALNUT FRUITS AND LEAVES, AND THE EFFECTS OF THEIR EXTRACTS ON THE MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF KURUT
Authors: İstanbullugil Fatih Ramazan , Salieva Ziadat , Salieva Kalipa , Borkoyev Bakıt
Published: December 2024

Kurut is a traditional dairy product, rich in protein and minerals, made by salting and drying strained yoghurt. This study investigates the effect of green walnut and green walnut leaf extracts on the microbiological properties of kurut samples. Kurut samples were prepared in seven groups using traditional methods. Seven groups of 300 g kurut samples were prepared using traditional methods. Groups GWL5, GWL10, and GWL15 were supplemented with 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg of walnut leaf extract, while groups GWF5, GWF10, and GWF15 received 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg of green walnut fruit extract. The seventh group was designated as the control group. Results indicated that the GWL15 group significantly inhibited the growth of Enterobacteriaceae spp. and Staphylococcus-Micrococcus bacteria. This suggests that incorporating walnut leaves into kurut production could inhibit bacterial growth, potentially extending shelf life and providing health benefits due to its bioactive components.
MODELING OF DYNAMIC OSCILLATION AND CREEP-RECOVERY DATA OF GLUTEN-FREE BISCUIT DOUGH CONTAINING TIGER-NUT FLOUR
Authors: Çınar Azra Tuğçe , Turabi Yolaçaner Elif
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of tiger nut flour (TNF) on the rheological properties of gluten-free biscuit dough, focusing on creep-recovery behavior. TNF is a rich source of dietary fiber and essential nutrients, making it a promising ingredient in gluten-free products. The dough samples, with varying TNF percentages (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%), were analyzed for their thermal and rheological properties. Results show that as TNF content increases, the dough becomes more deformable, reflected in higher creep compliance and lower viscosity. However, the dough retained sufficient elastic recovery, making it suitable for applications requiring structural integrity and extensibility. The reduction in gelatinization enthalpy suggests that TNF enhances processing efficiency by lowering energy requirements for starch gelatinization. This study fills a gap in the literature on TNF's role in gluten-free dough systems, offering insights for future applications in gluten-free product development.
Implicit Ideologies: Do Right-Wing Authoritarianism and Social Dominance Orientation Predict Implicit Attitudes?
Authors: Reid Jesse S. , Inbar Yoel
Published: December 2024

Many social and political attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours can be predicted by Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA; a preference for authority and tradition) and Social Dominance Orientation (SDO; a preference for social hierarchies and inequality). These two constructs have predominantly been studied in the context of self-reported (explicit) attitudes, so the usefulness of RWA and SDO to predict individuals’ implicit attitudes remains relatively unclear and understudied. The current research is a Registered Report that uses a large dataset collected as part of Project Implicit to test the predictive power of RWA and SDO for implicit and explicit attitudes toward topics relating to authority, tradition and hierarchies (i.e., concepts most relevant to RWA and SDO). The findings of the current study suggest that RWA and SDO are in fact predictive of some implicit attitudes that are in line with the RWA and SDO ideologies, as well as most corresponding explicit attitudes.
Supporting the War in Ukraine Compared to the Annexation of Crimea in Russia’s Bureaucratic Texts
Authors: Lassila Jussi
Published: December 2024

What can be said about the nature of support for Putin’s policies toward Ukraine in Russia’s bureaucracy? Despite the extensive repression making assessment of the actual nature of the support challenging especially after the 2022 invasion, the instrumental support related to material interests of subordinates is still central in Putin’s patronal system. However, along with radicalization of Putin’s policies, a more normative support can be expected besides material benefits the bureaucracy receives. This article makes an empirical contribution to the issue by analyzing the relationship between instrumental and normative support for the war in Ukraine, using texts of Russia’s bureaucracy from the Integrum database and comparing them to texts following Crimea’s annexation in the same database. Based on various quantitative indicators and the selected qualitative analysis of the texts, it is argued that there is less normative support for the ongoing war of aggression in Russia’s bureaucracy than in the case of Crimea’s annexation. In this regard, the regime’s persuasion costs with the current war for Russia’s bureaucracy remain high because the radicalization of the Kremlin’s foreign policy since 2014 has not manifested itself as clear normative support for this radicalization.
Methods for refining the depth map obtained from depth sensors
Authors: Kondratyev Sergey B. , Antoshchuk Svitlana G. , Hodovychenko Mykola A.
Published: December 2024

Depth maps are essential in applications such as robotics, augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, and medical imaging,
providing critical spatial information. However, depth maps from sensors like time-of-flight (ToF) and structured light systems often
suffer from low resolution, noise, and missing data. Addressing these challenges, this study presents an innovative method to refine
depth maps by integrating high-resolution color images. The proposed approach employs both hard- and soft-decision pixel
assignment strategies to adaptively enhance depth map quality. The hard-decision model simplifies edge classification, while the
soft-decision model, integrated within a Markov Random Field framework, improves edge consistency and reduces noise. By
analyzing discrepancies between edges in depth maps and color images, the method effectively mitigates artifacts such as texturecopying and blurred edges, ensuring better alignment between the datasets. Key innovations include the use of the Canny edge
detection operator to identify and categorize edge inconsistencies and anisotropic affinity calculations for precise structural
representation. The soft-decision model introduces advanced noise reduction techniques, improving depth map resolution and
preserving edge details better than traditional methods. Experimental validation on Middlebury benchmark datasets demonstrates that
the proposed method outperforms existing techniques in reducing Mean Absolute Difference values, especially in high-upscaling
scenarios. Visual comparisons highlight its ability to suppress artifacts and enhance edge sharpness, confirming its effectiveness
across various conditions. This approach holds significant potential for applications requiring high-quality depth maps, including
robotics, augmented reality, autonomous systems, and medical imaging. By addressing critical limitations of current methods, the
study offers a robust, versatile solution for depth map refinement, with opportunities for real-time optimization in dynamic
environments.
Circulating FGF21 is lower in South Asians compared with Europids with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Hoekx Carlijn A , Martinez-Tellez Borja , Straat Maaike E , Bizino Maurice B , van Eyk Huub J , Lamb Hildebrandus J , Smit Johannes W A , Jazet Ingrid M , Nahon Kimberly J , Janssen Laura G M , Rensen Patrick C N , Boon Mariëtte R
Published: December 2024

Objective

Inflammation contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). While South Asians are more prone to develop T2DM than Europids, the inflammatory phenotype of the South Asian population remains relatively unknown. Therefore, we aimed to investigate potential differences in circulating levels of inflammation-related proteins in South Asians compared with Europids with T2DM.

Method

In this secondary analysis of three randomized controlled trials, relative plasma levels of 73 inflammation-related proteins were measured using an Olink Target Inflammation panel and the serum fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) concentration using an ELISA kit in Dutch South Asians (n = 47) and Dutch Europids (n = 49) with T2DM.

Results

Of the 73 inflammation-related proteins, the relative plasma levels of six proteins were higher (stem cell factor, caspase-8, C–C motif chemokine ligand 28, interferon-gamma, sulfotransferase 1A1 and cystatin D; q-value <0.05), while relative levels of six proteins were lower (FGF21, human fibroblast collagenase, interferon-8, C–C motif chemokine ligand 4, C–X–C motif chemokine ligand 6 and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1; q-value <0.05) in South Asians compared with Europids. Of these, the effect size of FGF21 was the largest, particularly in females. We validated this finding by assessing the FGF21 concentration in serum. The FGF21 concentration was indeed lower in South Asians compared with Europids with T2DM in both males (−42.2%; P < 0.05) and females (−58.5%; P < 0.001).

Conclusion

Relative plasma levels of 12 inflammation-related proteins differed between South Asians and Europids with T2DM, with a significantly pronounced reduction in FGF21. In addition, the serum FGF21 concentration was significantly lower in South Asian males and females compared with Europids. Whether low FGF21 is an underlying cause or consequence of T2DM in South Asians remains to be determined.

Clinical trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01761318, registration date 20-12-2012; NCT02660047, registration date 21-03-2018; and NCT03012113, registration date 06-01-2017).
ATF3 suppresses 3T3-L1 adipocyte adipogenesis by transcriptionally repressing USP53
Authors: Xu Yuling , Hu Huimin , Li Jun , Li Haoyue , Ye Man
Published: December 2024

Obesity is a widespread nutritional disorder, leading to a strong predisposition toward adverse health consequences. Activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3), a stress-induced transcription factor, has been documented as a therapeutic target for obesity. The intent of this project was to characterize the detailed role of ATF3 in adipogenesis in the context of obesity and its obscure downstream mechanism. After adipogenic differentiation, RT-qPCR and western blot examined ATF3 and ubiquitin-specific peptidase 53 (USP53) mRNA levels and protein levels. Adipogenesis was identified by Oil Red O staining, triglyceride (TG) levels, and western blot analysis. JASPAR database, ChIP and luciferase reporter assays predicted and validated the transcriptional regulation of USP53 by ATF3. Western blot also examined the protein levels of Ras homolog family member A (RhoA)/Rho-associated coiled-coil kinase (ROCK) pathway-involved proteins. ATF3 mRNA and protein levels were depleted in the differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes, and ATF3 elevation hindered the adipogenesis of 3T3-L1 adipocytes. ATF3 suppressed the transcription of USP53 as a transcription factor and lowered USP53 expression. Eventually, USP53 upregulation partially blunted the inhibitory role of ATF3 overexpression in adipogenesis and the RhoA/ROCK pathway. Consequently, ATF3 might transcriptionally inactivate USP53 to repress adipocyte adipogenesis and downregulate the RhoA/ROCK pathway.
Effect of radiobiological parameters on the TCP for breast cancer radiotherapy
Authors: Nobre Furlan Luany , Marques dos Santos Mairon , Alves Pianoschi Thatiane
Published: December 2024

Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy affecting women globally. Among the various treatment modalities, radiotherapy stands out as a cornerstone for tumor eradication. This research explores the impact of radiosensitivity parameters on Tumor Control Probability (TCP) in breast cancer, with an emphasis on distinct radiotherapeutic techniques such as conventional, hypofractionated, and FAST, as well as the role of tumor repopulation. Based on the literature review, we obtained data on α and β radiosensitivity parameters, cell repopulation rates and standard breast cancer treatment protocols. These parameters informed the calculation of the fraction of cells surviving irradiation via the linear-quadratic model, facilitating an assessment of treatment efficacy through the Poissonian TCP model. Our findings underscore the critical influence of radiosensitivity parameters α and β on treatment outcomes, with β emerging as the predominant factor due to its quadratic contribution to the survival fraction. Moreover, our analysis indicates that tumor growth is negligible relative to the substantial cell mortality induced by radiation in the case of breast cancer. Techniques such as FAST and hypofractionated radiotherapy were identified as particularly effective, offering expedited tumor control, especially with elevated α and β values. The quadratic term β significantly enhances treatment success, while tumor repopulation exerts minimal influence on TCP, corroborating previous model comparisons. Notably, higher doses per fraction, rather than increased cumulative doses, were associated with improved TCP, providing a critical insight for optimizing radiotherapy protocols. Currently, radiobiology is not systematically integrated into clinical practice, and its analysis through PCT optimizes radiotherapy treatments, improving patient quality of life and healthcare delivery.
Determination of the critical penetration rate of targets from aluminum and magnesium alloys
Authors:   I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS  of Ukraine, Kyiv, Goncharuk V. A. , Galanov B. O. ,   I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Iefimov M. O. ,   I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS  of Ukraine, Kyiv, Goncharova I. V. ,   I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS  of Ukraine, Kyiv, Tsivilitsin V. Yu. ,   I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS  of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: December 2024

The motion of a non-deformable kinetic projectile of cylindrical shape in a continuous homogeneous semi-infinite medium is considered based on the well-known Alekseevsky-Tate model. As a result of solving the differential equation of motion of the impactor, the dependence of its speed on the penetration depth was obtained. The boundary conditions are: before penetrating the target, the speed of the impactor is equal to the critical penetration speed, and after penetrating the thickness of the target, the speed of the impactor is equal to zero. A simple formula for calculating the critical velocity of target penetration Vcr is obtained based on this dependence. This formula does not contain empirical coefficients. Therefore, the calculation of Vcr requires a minimum of information about both the material of the projectile and the target. An improved equation for calculating the resistance of the target material is also proposed. For targets from aluminum and magnesium alloys, critical penetration rates depending on their thickness were theoretically calculated and penetration curves were plotted. Also, the critical penetration velocity for targets from these alloys was determined experimentally during ballistic tests the results of the authors' own research and taken from the literature. A good agreement between the experimental data and theoretical calculations of the critical penetration velocity is observed, with the calculation error not exceeding 4%. With regard to the assessment of the critical thickness of the target, the maximum error will be about 5%, the average – 2,5%. It is assumed that in order to provide the reliable guaranteed protection against a known projectile, it is necessary to overestimate by 4% the calculated value of the critical penetration velocity while designing the protective element.

Keywords: equation of motion, impactor, target, critical velocity, aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys.
Gallium oxide  a prospective multifunctional material of the fourth generation (review)
Authors:   I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS  of Ukraine, Kyiv, Grigorenko M. F. , Chernigovtsev E. P. ,   I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Poluyanska V. V. ,   I. M. Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science of NAS  of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: December 2024

This work is devoted to the analysis and systematization of the main information on the properties of gallium oxide and materials based on it and their practical application, as well as the prospects for further research of the specified actual oxide material. A review of literature data concerns general properties and structure of gallium oxide Ga2O3, various methods to produce Ga2O3 thin films, nanostructures, bulk crystals, powders, the application of gallium oxide in various fields of science and technology, including semiconductor field, electronic engineering, optoelectronics, the creation of composite transparent materials, etc. In the last thirty years or so, thanks to the progress in growing large-volume, high-quality gallium oxide crystals, this material with an ultra-wide band gap and a high critical breakdown field has gained significant application in the manufacture of the latest power electronics and high-voltage electronic devices. Important experimental studies, in particular, in terms of developing methods of metallization, joining similar materials, connecting electrical contacts, for example, by soldering, require the study of the wetting of these oxide materials by metal melts and the contact interaction at the interphase boundaries. Data on surface phenomena, in particular the wetting of gallium oxide by metals, are practically absent in the literature, and this requires further additional research.

Keywords: gallium oxide, physical properties, semiconductor, power electronics, optoelectronics, transparent composite materials.
Brief Assessment Tools for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders in Children: A Systematic Review
Authors: Adam Gaelen P. , Caputo Eduardo L. , Kanaan Ghid , Freeman Jennifer B. , Brannan Elizabeth H. , Balk Ethan M. , Trikalinos Thomas A. , Steele Dale W.
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to estimate the comparative performance of brief diagnostic assessment tools.

METHODS

Data sources included articles from PubMed, the Cochrane Register of Clinical Trials, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Embase, Cumulated Index in Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycINFO, and Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), as well as unpublished studies with reported results in ClinicalTrials.gov through May 15, 2024. Studies of children (up to age 21 years) with a clinical suspicion of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that evaluated the accuracy (predictive validity) of brief assessment tools for OCD, compared with a reference standard, were included. We extracted participant characteristics, scale and reference standard information, results, and risk of bias assessment. We performed random-effects diagnostic meta-analysis where feasible. We assessed strength of evidence for each scale.

RESULTS

There is moderate strength of evidence that the 8-question version of the Child Behavior Checklist-Obsessive Compulsive Subscale (CBCL-OCD/OCS) is sufficiently sensitive and specific (summary area under the curve [AUC], 0.84; 95% CI: 0.74-0.91) to prompt specialist referral for additional diagnostic assessment. Other tools may perform as well or better, but the current evidence is insufficient to justify broad conclusions about their performance. Limitations include few studies per scale, most of which were case-control studies, and that the presence of homogenous white populations may preclude generalizability of tool performance.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the current evidence, the CBCL-OCD/OCS probably is sufficiently accurate to indicate which youth should be further evaluated for OCD, but more research is needed to establish whether the 8-question subscale can function as a stand-alone measure. The available evidence is insufficient for other brief assessment tools.
Análisis del discurso y Humanidades Digitales: revisión de herramientas digitales para análisis de datos
Authors: Torres Calderón Gina , Arroyo-Mata Marco A.
Published: December 2024

En este artículo se revisan las principales propuestas de análisis del discurso y del análisis crítico del discurso, así como su relación con las Humanidades Digitales. Además, presenta una serie de ejemplos de trabajos de investigación realizados en la Universidad de Costa Rica, de modo que tiene el objetivo de que sirvan de modelo para una mayor aplicación de las Humanidades Digitales en las aulas de esta institución, principalmente de aquellas vinculadas a las áreas de estudio en cuestión. También se esbozan ejemplos de algunas de las herramientas de análisis cualitativo actuales con pequeños tutoriales para su uso básico. Finalmente, se presenta una lista de recomendaciones que le servirán al personal académico que quiera acercarse por primera vez a esta área multidisciplinar del conocimiento.
Nomad‘s tents in Tibet and beyond
Authors: Feiglsdorfer Hubert , Pfeifer Kristina , Drongshar Tsering
Published: December 2024

This book considers aspects of nomads’ culture and craft traditions in Tibetan cultural areas with a research focus on Damzhung in Central Tibet from a range of scientific perspectives, including technical, spatial, environmental, economic, and social dimensions. The book also looks beyond the Tibetan plateau to compare nomadic craft traditions across other regions, including Mongolia, Iran, and Turkey, as well as furtherly selected regions of West Asia and North Africa, setting a focus on the architectural type of black hair tents. Processes of making, building and maintenance in nomadic societies are manifested in local craft traditions. These involve the entire community and are adapted to prevailing environmental conditions and anthropogenic factors. Technical knowledge and practical skills concerning a range of crafts are retained, honed, adapted and passed on within local currents of tradition, leading us to observe that dwelling practices and building crafts are processes that interact at the core of nomadic culture and daily life.
Philip Karant: Roast Your Own (a Remedy for Bad Coffee)
Authors: Davidson Alan E
Published: December 2024

Philip Karant: Roast Your Own (a Remedy for Bad Coffee), Coffee Connoisseurs Inc. (Route 2, Box 59, Caryville, Tennessee 37714): 38 pages, large format paperback, comb-bound, some illustrations of old coffee roasters, etc., price on application (but evidently modest).
Jen Kendell (ed.): Old Sussex Recipes
Authors: Davidson Alan E
Published: December 2024

Jen Kendell (ed.): Old Sussex Recipes: Rottingdean Lions, 1982: 54 pages, paperback, £1.50, or £1.70 including p and p from Jen Kendell ( 17 The Park, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, England)
Julie Lumpkin and Nancy Ann Coleman: The South Carolina Wildlife Cookbook
Authors: Davidson Alan E
Published: December 2024

Julie Lumpkin and Nancy Ann Coleman: The South Carolina Wildlife Cookbook: South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department (PO Box 167, Columbia S.C. 29202), 1981:200 pages, card covers, comb-bound, price likely to be adjusted soon (for 2nd edition, with laminated covers) so write and ask before ordering.
Zebrafish (Danio rerio): A Pioneer Model in Medical Chemical Defense Researches
Authors: Sayın Öztürk Ayla , Sezigen Sermet
Published: December 2024

Preparing the highest level of preparedness plans and treatment procedures against the adverse effects of chemical warfare agents (CWA) is the most important component of chemical defense. Currently, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) model, which exhibits superior qualities compared to rodents for evaluating CWA effects, is the most important subject of this study. An overview of the zebrafish model and existing research using this model in CWA studies is presented. The anatomical and physiological features of the zebrafish have made it a popular model organism. Literature studies have shown that the zebrafish model is a versatile model for observing the effects of CWA.
Novel Medical Countermeasures for Nerve Agent and Pharmaceutical Based Agent Poisoning
Authors: Çıkrıkçı Işık Gülşah , Sezigen Sermet
Published: December 2024

Nerve agents are organophosphorus compounds which inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme. Existing AChE reactivators (Oximes) have several limitations in mean of reactivation potential, broad action spectrum, and penetration rate through blood-brain barrier. Ongoing studies focus on design and synthesis of novel oximes. Pharmaceutical based agents like fentanyl abuse becomes an important public health threat. Naloxone and naltrexone that are centrally acting opioid receptor antagonists, are used for reversing the effects of the opioid overdose.
Kitap Tanıtımı: Kutsalın Eşiğinde Din Fenomenolojisi
Authors: Erkal Mehmet Mustafa
Published: December 2024

Şevket Özcan tarafından kaleme alınan Kutsalın Eşiğinde Din Fenomenolojisi adlı kitabın tanıtımıdır.