bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Floor impact sound insulation performance of Korean domestic cross-laminated timber floors and the influence of resilient materials' dynamic stiffness
Authors: HA Yeon-su , LEE Sang-joon , LEE Hyo-jin
Published: October 2024

In this study, the floor impact sound insulation performance of floors made of korean domestic cross-laminated timber panels and with a resilient layer under concrete topping was evaluated. The properties of resilient materials used in the floors were measured to evaluate their influence
on floor impact sound insulation performance. The results indicate that the highest reduction levels were provided by glass fiber, expanded polystyrene and wood fiber, in diminishing order, for both heavy-weight and light-weight floor impact sounds. Through the evaluation of dynamic stiffness
and single-number quantities, a high correlation was observed at 125 Hz and 500 Hz for heavy-weight floor impact sounds and across all octave bands for light-weight floor impact sounds. The analysis of dynamic stiffness and single number quantity revealed a high correlation in both heavy weight
and light weight floor impact sound. Lower dynamic stiffness was confirmed to be advantageous for reducing floor impact noise.
Effect of uncorrelated sources assumption on railway vibration modelling
Authors: ROPARS Pierre , GUIGOU-CARTER Catherine , PETRY Paul , JEAN Philippe
Published: October 2024

In classical railway vibrations studies, wheel-rail contact points are considered as point sources uncorrelated from each other. This approach gives a more reliable source for vibration impact assessment studies along railways which can be based on in situ experimental measurements
or on numerical models. This is also related to the fact that the combined wheel-rail roughness that cannot be perfectly known. This postulation allows using a line spectral force density combined with a line transfer mobility. However, all sources are generated by the same system (train,
railway and ground) and are in reality correlated in some way. This paper investigates the effect of sources decorrelation on ground vibration estimation. Numerical models in time and frequency domain are used allowing comparisons for several identical configurations. Results are discussed
in detail to understand the effect of sources uncorrelation approach.
Comparison of results from road noise measurements and road noise calculation methods CNOSSOS-EU, Nord2000Road and Nord96
Authors: MøRCK Christian , AXELSSON Helena , SOGGE Nicolas , MILFORD Ingunn
Published: October 2024

To gain more experience with CNOSSOS-EU a series of road noise measurements was conducted to compare actual measurements with calculated results. These measurements were taken along an urban four-lane motorway in Oslo with speed limit 70 km/h, during the summer of 2023, in accordance
with Norwegian standard NS 8174-02 as far as practicable. The resulting road noise levels LAeq, 24t were compared to the calculated levels obtained using three different methods for road traffic: Nord96, Nord2000 and CNOSSOS-EU. The measurement locations were chosen to span from open areas
to more complex situations. The key finding is that the calculated noise levels consistently exceed the measured levels across all three calculation methods. Interestingly, the discrepancies between measured and calculated levels are highest in open areas and tend to diminish in more complex
scenarios. Specifically, Nord2000 yields higher levels than Nord96 and CNOSSOS-EU, although the differences between Nord2000 and the other two methods become negligible in complex situations. Additionally, the transition in software from Cadna/A to SoundPLAN influences the results. These findings
indicate a need for further investigation into source data for vehicles, and potentially road surfaces.
Attention-based convolutional neural network for multi-channel active noise control
Authors: SINGH Deepali , GUPTA Rinki , KUMAR Arun , BAHL Rajendar
Published: October 2024

Multi-channel active noise control systems utilize multiple control units to cancel unwanted noise across different channels simultaneously. By employing adaptive filtering techniques, these systems can effectively reduce noise levels in complex environments, offering improved noise
mitigation compared to single-channel active noise control approaches. The disadvantage of adaptive filtering in active noise control is its limited ability to accurately model nonlinearities present in real-world noise environments. In this work, we propose an attention-based convolutional
neural network comprising convolutional, deconvolutional, and attention mechanism to approach multi-channel active noise control. The system simultaneously calculates multiple canceling signals to eliminate primary noises captured by error microphones. To evaluate the effectiveness of our
proposed model, we conducted testing utilizing filtered white noise spanning various frequency bands. Experimental evaluations across various setups, including different loudspeaker and microphone configurations, as well as variations in secondary source positioning, are used to assess the
performance of the proposed approach. Results demonstrate that the proposed attention-based convolutional neural network for multi-channel active noise control yields a noise reduction of 22.65 dB on wideband noise, while the conventional Filtered-x least mean square approach yields a noise
reduction of 4.23 dB, indicating the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Strength of community and good PR overcome traditional noise limits for music venue
Authors: HARVIE-CLARK Jack , VENUS Geoff , KANG Jian , ALETTA Francesco , ROGERS Peter , HILL James
Published: October 2024

This case study explores the coexistence between a residential development and an adjacent live music venue in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley. Music noise from the Tyne Bar is accepted by nearby residents with very few complaints, despite the music noise levels exceeding traditional noise
limit guidelines. Using mixed methods including noise measurements, modelling, interviews, and grounded theory, the study reveals several socio-cultural factors enabling this tolerance. Key findings indicate the residents' strong sense of community and cultural affiliation with the venue,
and the Tyne Bar's active engagement with the community. Residents closer to the venue perceive the noise as an inevitable trade-off of the location, rather than unbearable. Strategies are proposed to integrate newcomers into the sonic environment and enable a sense of control over the music
sound. This case study challenges strictly noise-centric guidelines, highlighting the need for holistic frameworks integrating objective limits with subjective experiences shaped by residents' sense of place, identity, and community relationships. These subjective experiences can be systematically
understood through a soundscape approach, and actively managed along with the music sound level to achieve better outcomes for all stakeholders.
Large aperture microphone array measurement at operating airport for sound source model creation of J-FRAIN
Authors: KOBAYASHI Tomohiro , KAWASE Yasuaki , IMAMURA Taro , TAKAISHI Takehisa , NAKAZAWA Toshiyasu , SHINOHARA Naoaki
Published: October 2024

In 2022, authors conducted microphone array measurements at an operating airport to create sound source models for commercial aircraft based on the noise prediction framework J-FRAIN. A similar measurement was also performed by our colleagues in 2019, but it was a trial to establish
the concept of the framework and was done using a microphone array in which the number of microphones was reduced to about half. In order to improve the accuracy of the sound source models, the microphone array with a 30-meter diameter consisting of 195 microphones mounted on the ground was
used in 2022. Recording-based simultaneous noise measurement using sound level meters was also performed around the airport to validate prediction results in terms of time histories of 1/3 octave band sound pressure levels. This paper describes an overview of the microphone array measurements
conducted in 2022 and a case study of noise prediction around the airport using sound source models created from the data of microphone array measurements conducted in 2022. Predicted results are compared with 1/3 octave band data measured using sound level meters mounted at a height of 4
m above the ground at sites of noise monitoring stations around the airport.
Tuneable vibration control of beams using granular multilayer composite
Authors: FAULCONNIER Antoine , JOB Stéphane , NENNIG Benoit , BROCAIL Julien , PEYRET Nicolas , DION Jean-Luc
Published: October 2024

We explore a passive control solution of bending waves in beams, which takes advantage of the dissipative properties of granular media. It consists in a layer of particles confined between two beams and interacting with each other through their contacts. The inter-particles contacts
are intrinsically dissipative due to friction, which efficiently works under shear. In practice, the mechanical response of such a multilayer inherit Hertz contact mechanics, thus conferring confining pressure dependent elasticity and dissipation. Previous work have shown that the hysteretic
shear behaviour of a granular medium confined in a box can be reasonably captured by a single DOF model using Dahl model fed by an effective medium theory of granular media. Using this reduced model together with finite element method, we simulate the dynamic response of a three-layer composite
beam whose core is made of confined frictional particles. This model makes it possible to characterize its elastic and damping properties, revealing in particular a high and tuneable loss factor with respect to shear strain amplitude and confining pressure, suitable for vibro-acoustics applications.
Acoustic reflector remotely tunable by the acoustic radiation force
Authors: SISOMBAT Félix , DEVAUX Thibaut , CALLé Samuel , HAUMESSER Lionel
Published: October 2024

Specifically structured surface can be used to control acoustic waves reflection enabling wavefront shaping tailored for desired applications such as imaging or cloaking. With the development of metasurfaces, which enable changing the reflection of an incident acoustic wave at an interface
using a sub-wavelength structure, it is possible to explore new frontiers of Snell-Descartes laws. However, the control over wave propagation is pre-established when using fixed structures, directing research towards metasurfaces reconfigurable in both time and space. This work proposes a
metamaterial architecture using deformations of a fluid interface between two media through the acoustic radiation pressure (ARP). An analytical and numerical study is conducted to assess the phase shift on airborne acoustic wave induced by a unit cell featuring a Helmholtz resonator tuned
by the water surface elevation induced by ARP. The possibility to program in real-time the phase shift is successfully tested experimentally for an incident wave of frequency 3400 Hz. The extension to a metasurface is introduced through the juxtaposition of 15 unit cell. A retroreflection
effect is then numerically demonstrated, highlighting the effectiveness of the proposed approach. This concept of real-time and non-contact reconfigurable metasurface opens new possibilities for beam deflection, acoustic holography or information encoding.
Coupling adaptive filters with acoustic travel time tomography for indoor climate measurements in occupied room conditions
Authors: DOKHANCHI Najmeh Sadat , ARNOLD Joerg , VOGEL Albert , VOELKER Conrad
Published: October 2024

Acoustic travel time TOMography (ATOM) as a remote sensing technique allows for the measurement of indoor climate parameters, such as air temperature and airflow velocity distributions. The performance of ATOM in monitoring indoor air temperature in empty room conditions was evaluated
recently, utilizing a combined analysis approach of room acoustics and tomography. This study shifts focus to the assessment of ATOM in an occupied room condition where fixed objects are introduced to the test area. The presence of objects in a room can result in notable shifts in the travel
times of individual reflections. In some cases, these shifts can cause reflections to disappear completely or be replaced by new ones. These partial disruptions in the reflection pattern present challenges in obtaining accurate information about the room's temperature. To ensure the accurate
identification of undisturbed reflection paths, an algorithm was developed that can convert distorted signals into a pure reference signal using a suitable adaptive filter. The measurement results confirm the validity of the approach for a temperature interval of 4°C where the system was
trained for two temperatures of 20°C and 24°C in a climate chamber.
Insights from the "Acoustics Workshop in Educational Buildings" by Turkish Acoustical Society
Authors: SAHER Konca , SENTOP-DUMEN Ayca , SEZGIN Hakika , NAS Sezin , KELLE Dilara
Published: October 2024

This paper focuses on "Acoustics Workshop in Educational Buildings" organized by the Turkish Acoustical Society as part of International Noise Awareness Day 2023 Activities. The workshop brought together 34 participants, including designers, acoustic experts, teachers, and
health and occupational safety professionals. Through interdisciplinary discussions, participants identified and prioritized acoustic problems, expectations and requirements for educational buildings, focusing on improving the quality of education. The workshop unfolded in two stages: firstly,
participants were grouped by profession to identify primary acoustic challenges. Subsequently, multi-disciplinary teams collaboratively developed mitigation strategies to address these challenges. The results revealed profession-specific insights into main acoustic issues and proposed actionable
solutions. This paper specifically provides insights into the use of qualitative content analysis to have a deeper understanding of different professions, people's experiences, behavior and priorities in relation to acoustics in school.
Study and modeling of the ultrasonic ambient noise induced by the fluid-structure interaction in a pipe
Authors: JUBAULT-BRéGLER Rémy , RECOQUILLAY Arnaud , MARCHIANO Régis , VALIER-BRASIER Tony , CHAPUIS Bastien , DRUET Tom
Published: October 2024

An elastic guided wave-based structural health monitoring (SHM) system consists in examining the integrity of a structure through the propagation of elastic waves. In this context, passive methods turn initial hindrances into advantages by making use of the ambient ultrasonic noise
in a structure in operation, through the cross-correlation. Although they have been empirically applied in several configurations, no model is available to predict the link between the flow regime and the convergence of the ambient noise correlation towards the impulse response of the system.
Considering the different parameters involved in the case of a pipe, a physical approach of this issue may be studied through the turbulent boundary layer, which has long been described by the Corcos model. Corcos-like models have essentially been applied so far on the audible range, below
1 kHz, where we are interested in frequencies around 100 kHz, typical for SHM applications. The semi-empirical model allows to determine a wall boundary pressure, which, applied at the pipe's inner boundaries, acts as a source term for ultrasonic elastic waves propagating in the pipe. Our
goal is then to study if such a model can be used at these high frequencies to reproduce the experimental observations.
On the use open BIM procedures for acoustic problems of the buildings: the new IDS standard for design stage and verification stage
Authors: MASTINO Costantino Carlo , DI BELLA Antonino , SYGULSKA Anna , FRATTOLILLO Andrea , RICCIU Roberto , BACCOLI Roberto , SOLINAS Elisa
Published: October 2024

Recent European directives provide for the use of digital procedures based on Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a tool for the design and management of the entire life cycle of public buildings. This directive has been implemented by the various Member States. Even acoustic performance
must now be evaluated with the use of digital procedures based on BIM. The purpose of this work is to analyze the standards currently available on the market for the Desing phase, the verification phase and the acoustic classification of the buildings and evaluate the applicability through
the use of the Open BIM models is the format and specifications based on IDS format. An Information Delivery Specification (IdS) is a computer interpretable document that defines the Exchange Requirements of model based exchange. This can be a combination of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC),
Domain Extensions, and additional classifications and properties (national agreements or company specific ones; either stored in bSDD or somewhere else).
Technical specification IEC/TS 61400-11-2: measurement of wind turbine noise characteristics in receptor position - an overview
Authors: BRONESKE Sylvia , BUSSE Markus
Published: October 2024

To facilitate the development of wind energy, a Technical Specification has been developed by the IEC project team PT61400-11-2, giving guidance on how to assess the noise characteristics from a wind farm in the surroundings through measurements and assessment at the receptor position.
This includes physical characteristics like sound pressure levels, wind speed, amplitude modulation, tonality, amongst others. In writing the Technical Specification, the expert group intended to collect experience and knowledge from existing methods and standards. The TS is written as an
operational guideline for conducting measurements for authorities and measurement institutes, tailored to the specific intentions of the measurements. It will be of particular interest in countries where no guidance on wind farm noise measurements is available but also in countries where guidance
and legislation of environmental noise measurements may not be sufficiently adapted for wind turbine noise specifics. An overview of the content of the document will be presented along with the considerations and choices made during extensive discussions by the international expert group stemming
from acoustic measurement institutes, wind turbine manufacturers, wind farm developer, site operators and academia.
Behavior of Common Swift Apus apus and House Martin Delichon urbicum towards a flying dummy
Authors: Tenow Olle , Wilhelm Petersson Mats , Schiffler Lothar
Published: October 2024

We tested for airborne epimeletic (care-giving) behaviour in Common Swift Apus apus towards young swifts during their first flight. Tests were performed where colonies of Common Swift and Western House Martin Delichon urbicum co-occur. Three variants of a flying dummy were used; two with pointed wings of which one entirely black (1) and one with partly white body (2). The third was black with broad wings (3). Reactions were documented on film. Swifts and martins had opposite reactions to dummies 1 and 2. As we anticipated, martins seemed supportive in a test with dummy 2 and seemed to “guide” the dummy epimeletically. However, a swift approached dummy 2 in a support-like attempt, but deviated after a close look. In a test with dummy 3, swifts acted highly hostilely. We discuss reasons for these outcomes and the importance of dummy appearance. We illustrate the flight paths of the dummy, swifts and martins with trajectories, and the behaviour of the Western House Martin is shown in stepwise larger magnification stills of a video.
Uso de métodos contraceptivos por estudantes de medicina de Blumenau
Authors: Senger Renata , Muniz Ana Carolina Pfiffer
Published: October 2024

A presente pesquisa objetivou descrever os principais métodos contraceptivos utilizados pelos estudantes de medicina de Blumenau, assim como o seu uso típico e perfeito e mudanças na escolha dos métodos ao longo da graduação. Para tal, foi realizado um estudo quantitativo, descritivo e transversal, na cidade de Blumenau nos meses de setembro, outubro e novembro de 2021, utilizando um questionário desenvolvido no “Google Docs Forms”. Foram entrevistados 169 estudantes. Os resultados mostraram que um número considerável de estudantes usa métodos contraceptivos e uma porcentagem destes alteraram o método ao longo do curso de medicina. O uso típico do preservativo prevaleceu sobre o uso perfeito. A pílula anticoncepcional oral, todavia, tem sido utilizada de forma perfeita pela maioria das acadêmicas. Conclui-se que o acesso à informação sobre a prevenção da gravidez com o uso dos métodos contraceptivos é crucial, não só entre os jovens acadêmicos, mas também na população em geral. O alto índice de uso dos métodos é inversamente proporcional ao índice de gestações não planejadas. O uso perfeito de preservativos deve ser estimulado visando evitar infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (ISTs).
Imagem da neoplasia maligna da vesícula biliar: um guia prático para o radiologista
Authors: Miranda Heloise Rocha Rodrigues , Uski Ana Cláudia Vicenzi Raduan , Borges Roberio Silveira , Bezerra Neto Luiz , Monteiro Thadeu do Lago Baratta , Mesquita Isânio Vasconcelos , Medeiros Thiago Soares Gondim , Veras Lara Basílio Medeiros
Published: October 2024

A neoplasia maligna da vesícula biliar é uma doença rara, porém responsável por quase 50% das neoplasias do trato biliar. Possui apresentação variável nos exames de imagem, com aspecto que varia de acordo com a morfologia da lesão primária e o grau de disseminação da doença. Este artigo tem como objetivo fazer uma revisão integrativa sobre o câncer da vesícula biliar (CVB), com ênfase no espectro de imagem nas diferentes modalidades diagnósticas, incluindo a ultrassonografia (US), a tomografia computadorizada (TC) e a ressonância magnética (RM), bem como revisar a anatomia normal da vesícula biliar e suas principais variantes anatômicas, características histológicas do tumor, os principais diagnósticos diferenciais, o estadiamento patológico e as opções de tratamento atuais.
Protocolos de criopreservação seminal: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Vicente Jéssica Dias , Senn Alfred Paul , Amaral Vera Lucia Lângaro
Published: October 2024

A criopreservação é uma técnica utilizada para o armazenamento de células espermáticas por tempo indeterminado, com resultados variáveis na literatura quanto à qualidade espermática após o procedimento. Este estudo é uma revisão integrativa que avaliou a eficiência de diferentes protocolos de criopreservação seminal. Foram analisados 56 artigos nas bases de dados Scielo, ScienceDirect e Pubmed e 16 validados para o estudo. A revisão revelou ampla diversidade metodológica do processo de criopreservação, resultando na variabilidade das taxas de recuperação da motilidade (12,4% a 52,5%) e vitalidade espermática (24,5% a 49,5%). Provavelmente influenciada por fatores como  os métodos de processamento da amostra seminal utilizados, a diversidade da distância da amostra no vapor de nitrogênio líquido, o tipo de envase da  amostra e uso de diluidores com diferentes crioprotetores. Conclui-se que a reprodutibilidade dos resultados é comprometida pela falta de padronização dos protocolos, deixando desta maneira a escolha dos métodos a critério dos profissionais envolvidos.
Avaliação global do idoso e os preditores de declínio funcional: estudo longitudinal
Authors: Barbosa Maria Emilia Marcondes , Borges Alexsandra , Vieira Maria Cristina Umpierrez , Andrade Giovana Frazon , Pereira Evani Marques , Rodrigues Juliana , Oliveira Iria Barbara de , Beltrame Briena Padilha Andrade
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Identificar os preditores de declínio funcional e alterações na saúde física, emocional e mental, entre os idosos em vulnerabilidade social, num comparativo entre os anos de 2014-2022 Método: estudo longitudinal prospectivo, de base populacional, realizado no município de Guarapuava-PR. Resultados:  Na primeira fase em 2014 participaram 189 idosos. No seguimento em 2022 foram entrevistadas 74, 68,9% mulheres, 62,2 % de cor branca, a maioria com companheiro. Em relação as variáveis estudadas, quanto ao humor, (68,4%) apresentaram depressão. Referente a qualidade do sono em 2014 (31,0%) apresentaram qualidade do sono normal e (69,0%) sono alterado.  Em 2022 (37,5%) passaram a ter o sono alterado. Quanto à funcionalidade, em 2014 (61,5%) idosos eram independentes. Já em 2022 (17,7%) idosos passaram a ser dependentes. Conclusão. Verificou-se a relação entre a idade com as situações precursoras de comorbidades entre os idosos. A depressão, qualidade do sono e funcionalidade apresentaram escores negativos, ou seja, com riscos para a piora na qualidade de vida dos idosos. No entanto relacionado a comorbidades, quanto à hipertensão houve ligeira melhora do status da saúde quando se observou uma porcentagem de pacientes que deixaram de ser hipertensos.
A importância da reabilitação cardíaca na recuperação pós-infarto agudo do miocárdio: abordagem integrada para redução de riscos
Authors: Vale Rafael Resende do , Anatriello Estevão , Costa Kerolayne Reis , Andrade Clarice Marques Motta
Published: October 2024

O infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM) é uma das principais causas de morte no mundo, e o Brasil apresenta índices alarmantes, especialmente entre adultos acima de 30 anos. Fatores de risco modificáveis, como tabagismo, dislipidemia, e sedentarismo, desempenham um papel significativo na predisposição ao infarto, enquanto fatores não modificáveis, como idade e genética, aumentam a vulnerabilidade. A reabilitação cardíaca (RC) surge como uma intervenção essencial no processo de recuperação de pacientes pós-IAM, abrangendo três fases: hospitalar, ambulatorial e domiciliar. A RC tem como objetivo reduzir a mortalidade, melhorar a capacidade funcional e minimizar o risco de novos eventos cardiovasculares, promovendo um retorno seguro às atividades diárias. Além disso, a RC auxilia no controle dos fatores de risco e no suporte psicológico, melhorando a qualidade de vida do paciente. Este artigo revisa os principais benefícios da RC, destacando sua eficácia na prevenção secundária de novos eventos cardíacos e a importância da adesão ao tratamento farmacológico. Conclui-se que a reabilitação cardíaca é uma estratégia indispensável para a recuperação e a longevidade dos pacientes pós-IAM, com benefícios tanto físicos quanto psicológicos.
Benefícios da suplementação da coenzima Q10 em diversas condições clínicas
Authors: Névoa Ana Carolina de Lima Lopes , Bernardi Maria Eduarda Tormen , Pina Jessica Gonçalves de , Ribeiro Eduardo Andrade , Fazan Valéria Paula  Sassoli , Batista Giovana Rodrigues , Batista Luiz Felipe Rodrigues , Campos Ana Kecia da Costa , Santos Bruna Flores Moraes , Almeida Esdras Augusto Sathler Brito , Silva Laura Gargiulo , Soruco Gabriele de Ascenção  Carvalho
Published: October 2024

A Coenzima Q10 é uma substância lipossolúvel com funções antioxidantes e participação essencial no metabolismo energético das mitocôndrias. Seu papel tem sido estudado em uma variedade de condições clínicas, especialmente relacionadas à inflamação, saúde cardiovascular e desenvolvimento embrionário. Diversos estudos demonstram os efeitos benéficos da suplementação de CoQ10 em diversas populações.  O objetivo dessa revisão da literatura consistiu em oferecer uma visão abrangente da CoQ10, discutindo sua estrutura, mecanismo de ação, absorção, metabolismo e as condições clínicas para as quais ela é recomendada, com base em estudos recentes que avaliam sua eficácia e segurança. A metodologia adotada envolveu a busca rigorosa em bases de dados renomadas, o que gerou uma seleção de 19 artigos  considerados adequados para a pesquisa, com base nos critérios de seleção pré estabelecidos estabelecidos. A CoQ10 apresenta benefícios clínicos importantes, como redução da inflamação, melhora metabólica e cardiovascular, sendo uma opção eficaz e segura para tratar doenças crônicas. No entanto, mais estudos são necessários para explorar seu uso em outras condições, como doenças neurodegenerativas e insuficiência renal.
Impacto da conscientização alimentar na UBS Zona Sul de Maringá-PR: um relato de experiência
Authors: Viana Libia Guilherme , Bonsere Ana Carolina , Kovaltchuk Hellen Barduco , Souza José Eduardo Lazaro Oliveira , Costa Laura Busto , Nicoletti Matheus , Catelan-Mainardes Sandra Cristina
Published: October 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: Segundo a OMS, a má nutrição abrange a desnutrição, deficiência de vitaminas ou minerais, sobrepeso, obesidade e doenças não transmissíveis relacionadas à dieta, ou seja, se relaciona também com a qualidade da alimentação em si. OBJETIVO: Relatar as experiências obtidas pelos alunos na UBS Zona Sul da cidade de Maringá-PR. METODOLOGIA: Este trabalho é um relato de experiência desenvolvido através de uma promoção à saúde sobre alimentação saudável para os usuários da Unidade Básica de Saúde Zona Sul. A atividade foi feita no dia 05/09/2022 e contou com a participação de seis alunos do curso de medicina. RELATO: O grupo apresentou aos usuários os benefícios de se obter uma nutrição adequada, como também uma tabela de substituição de alimentos de fácil acesso e como a mudança do hábito alimentar impacta positivamente na qualidade de vida e redução de danos à saúde. CONCLUSÃO: Observa-se que foi satisfatória a experiência, houve boa adesão dos participantes e os mesmos obtiveram novos aprendizados sobre uma alimentação nutritiva.
Comparing the Effects of Selenium-Enriched Yeast and Sodium Selenite Supplementation on Postpartum Depression and Sexual Satisfaction: A Triple-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Rahimi Parnian , Farshbaf-Khalili Azizeh , Shahnazi Mahnaz , Ostarahimi Alireza , Mohammadi Marzieh
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most prevalent postpartum complication, significantly diminishing sexual function in marital life. It may result in visible developmental delays, social and interactive challenges in infants, and marital stress leading to divorce. The present study aimed to examine the effect of organic selenium (Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast enriched with sodium selenite) and sodium selenite on PPD and sexual satisfaction. Methods: A triple-blind controlled clinical trial was conducted on 108 women after childbirth. Participants were randomly assigned into two intervention groups and one placebo group in a 1:1:1 ratio. Participants were given single, identical 250 mg oral capsule containing 200 µg of organically derived selenium or 200 µg of sodium selenite or placebo daily for 8 weeks. They completed Beck’s depression inventory and the sexual satisfaction questionnaire before and after the intervention white one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) tests. The mean score of PPD and sexual satisfaction were assessed. Results: All three groups exhibited identical personal and social profiles. PPD scores were significantly reduced in the intervention groups of organically derived selenium (adjusted mean difference [AMD]=-2.77; 95% CI: -0.97 to -4.57; P=0.003) and organic selenium (AMD=-1.77; 95% CI: -0.00 to -3.53; P=0.04) compared to control group by adjusting the baseline values. No significant difference was observed in the sexual satisfaction of intervention groups compared to the placebo at the end of intervention (P=0.19). Conclusion: Both organically derived and inorganic selenium could improve PPD. However, the decline rate was greater in the group receiving yeast-derived selenium. No statistically significant changes were observed in sexual satisfaction following supplementation.
Translation and Validation of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Palliative Care (Facit-Pal-14) Scale
Authors: Tsatsou Ioanna , Parpa Efi , Nikoloudi Maria , Kalogeridi Maria-Aggeliki , Keramida Euaggelia , Galanos Antonis , Mystakidou Kyriaki
Published: October 2024

Introduction: In palliative care, assessing outcomes and evaluating quality of life (QoL) are essential to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. The aim of this study was the Greek validation of the Functional Assessment Chronic Illness Therapy-Palliative Care (FACIT-PAL-14) in patients with cancer. Methods: The FACIT-PAL-14 was translated into Greek and administered to 185 patients with cancer treated in two central hospitals of Athens, Greece. Data collection lasted from January to March 2022. FACIT-PAL-14 is a 41 item measurement of QoL that includes the 27 items of the FACIT-General and 14 additional items that form the palliative care scale. The Monroe Dunaway Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI), was used to evaluate the criterion validity. Also the following analyses were conducted; confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), exploratory factor analysis (EFA), concurrent validity, internal consistency and instrument stability. Results: Participants’ mean (SD) age was 57.37(14.38) and the majority were women (55.1%) and had breast cancer (31.4%). Three factors were exported from the statistical analysis of the palliative care scale that explained the 62.21% of the variance. Τhese factors were psychological wellbeing, physical symptoms and close relationships. FACIT-PAL-14 and its factors had high internal consistency. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total score of the FACIT-PAL-14 questionnaire was 0.781. Intraclass correlation (ICC) between initial assessment and reassessment of the FACIT-PAL-14 factor 1, factor 2, factor 3 and total score were 0.985, 0.972, 0.981 and 0.991 respectively. FACIT-PAL-14 subscales presented moderate correlation with MDASI subscales. Conclusion: The Greek version of FACIT-PAL-14 is valid and reliable scale in patients with cancer.
Cybersecurity on the Move: Investigating the Efficacy of a Movable Escape Room as an Educational Tool for Healthcare Employees
Authors: Bullee Jan-Willem , Koning Luka
Published: October 2024

This research investigates the effectiveness of a cybersecurity escape room as an educational intervention to increase awareness of cybersecurity risks towards a safer work environment. The escape room aims to educate participants and cybersecurity and to make them more resilient against various cyberthreats. Method: To validate the effectiveness, a pre-test-post-test design with 96 participants was conducted, 42 also completing a delayed post-test and 29 participants served as a control group. All participants were healthcare professionals. Using the HAIS-Q, six themes were investigated (namely email usage, passwords, ransomware, social engineering, incident reporting, and software updates) using the three constructs from the Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour model. Results: The escape room had an overall immediate positive effect on participants (t(95) = -6.259, p < 0.001), and this effect persisted after 1 month (t(25) = -2.946, p = .006). Zooming in on individual themes, the immediate scores improved for email usage, passwords, social engineering and software updates, whereas the delayed scores improved specifically for email usage and passwords. Conclusion: The results show that the cybersecurity escape room may be a promising way to enable employees to resist cybersecurity threats. Nonetheless, the results need to be interpreted with caution. The research design experienced some dropout, meaning that results could differ with increased participation. Furthermore, it is not entirely evident which aspects of the escape room caused the observed effect; this is subject to future research.
Indie Games for Ethical and Socioemotional Development in Secondary Education
Authors: Oceja Jorge , Vilasís-Pamos Julia , Salinas Jesús
Published: October 2024

Video games, particularly those developed in the independent scene, are a form of media with great educational possibilities. This work in progress will be completed in three years and it aims to improve teachers video game literacy and help them implementing activities for ethical and socioemotional development (European key competencies 5 and 6) through indie games. Therefore, through design-based research and mixed-method designs, it aims to achieve three goals: (O1) identify the perception and meaning-making processes that teachers and students have about videogames and learning through video games; (O2) design a measurable training program for teachers around the educational possibilities of indie games and help them implement activities for ethical and socioemotional development; and (O3) evaluate the programs impact based on the indicators of key competencies 5 and 6. The project is in its first phases and it will be developed in the next three years. First, representative samples of each agent will be accessed to analyze their beliefs, types of knowledge, and practical experience in the field. Subsequently, four independent video games that promote key competencies 5 and 6 will be selected, and classroom activities will be designed for each of them. Next, teachers from four high schools in Spain (Cantabria, Baleares, Andalucía and Catalonia) will be trained in the use of the educational resources, and they will be accompanied in its implementation with students. Finally, the programs impact on students will be evaluated based on various psychological variables associated with key competences 5 and 6 (e.g., empathy, emotional identification, civic skills, etc.) as well as the participants perceptions of the experience, enabling the generation of design principles for future iterations and for the programs scalability.
Interjú a Kocka Kör „Kreatív Diákok Kutató és Alkotó Köre” projektjének tapasztalataival kapcsolatban
Authors: Fekete József
Published: October 2024

A „Kreatív diákok kutató és alkotó köre” című projektet a Kocka Kör Tehetséggondozó Kulturális Egyesület valósította meg 2023. 09. 01. és 2024. 08. 31. között a Nemzeti Tehetség Program és a Kulturális és Innovációs Minisztérium támogatásával. Pályázati azonosító: NTP-TEHETSÉG-23-0005. A projekt megvalósításának tapasztalatairól Dr. Mező Ferencet, a projekt vezetőjét kérdeztük
Bilingualism – between Family and Educational System. Case Study – Romanian Nationality in Méhkerék
Authors: Birescu Mihaéla
Published: October 2024

This study examines the linguistic and cultural dynamics of the Romanian-speaking community in Méhkerék, Hungary, focusing on the impact of bilingualism within families and educational settings. The research investigates how bilingual families influence their children's language use in various contexts, including school, society, and social interactions. Through a survey of 110 parents in the village, the study explores language preferences, the choice of bilingual or nationality schools, and the perceived advantages of bilingualism. Results show that while Romanian remains significant in family and cultural contexts, there is a notable shift towards Hungarian among younger generations. The findings highlight the importance of family-school collaboration in promoting and preserving bilingualism, as well as the cognitive, social, and educational benefits it offers. The study emphasizes the evolving role of bilingualism in maintaining cultural identity and fostering linguistic diversity.
OxIPO-modell a zenei képességfejlesztésben, zenetanulásban
Authors: Süvöltős-Szabó Hajnalka
Published: October 2024

Jelen tanulmány a Mező-féle OxIPO-modell alkalmazásának lehetőségeit a zenei képességfejlesztés és zenetanulás oldaláról mutatja be. A modell valamennyi részeleme alkalmazható a zenei nevelés során, hiszen a zenetanulás ugyanazon képességek aktivizálásával és tudatos fejlesztésével lehet eredményes, mint bármely más tanulási tevékenységben. A tanulmány egy konkrét dallampéldán keresztül mutatja be az OxIPO modell fázisaiban megvalósuló fejlesztési lehetőségeket.
Pszichológiatörténeti metszetek: Az intelligencia az OxIPO-projekt aspektusából
Authors: Mező Ferenc
Published: October 2024

Ez a tanulmány az OxIPO-projekt és annak elméleti hátterének (az OxIPO- modellnek) a szemszögéből tekint át néhány elméletet, amelyek az intelligencia természetére, struktúrájára, vizsgálatára és fejlődésére vonatkoznak. Az OxIPO-modell szerint az intelligencia egyfajta információfeldolgozás, amely négy összetevőből áll. Ezek a következők: szervezés, bevitel, folyamat és kimenet.
IS THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY IN MACEDONIA A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SEGMENT?
Authors: Pashovska Silvana
Published: October 2024

Corporate social responsibility refers to the focus, to the voluntary corporate action of business entities, not only to profit, but also to respect for social goals and protection of the ecological environment, and thus above all the health of people, and the healthy maintenance of living and plant life in nature. In that regard, the framework convention on tobacco control also refers, where specifically in Article 5.3 many specifics are highlighted, among which, that the tobacco industry carries out activities to distance its image from the deadly nature of the tobacco products it produces and sells, and at the same time, to influence the raising of awareness for the preservation of public health. British American Tobacco (BAT) claims that “tobacco cultivation plays an important and positive role in livelihoods, helping to improve well-being and increase resilience ie. the tenacity of tobacco farmers and workers." Also, the larger companies of the tobacco industry emphasize the application of the Strategy of Corporate Social Responsibility, in order to improve their reputation, image and credibility, and to present themselves as good corporate entities, which are also aimed at supporting projects in the field of the arts, higher education, reducing hunger and improving the nutrition of the poor population, certainly, by separating financial resources from their realized profits. In the paper, in addition to a brief elaboration of the significance of the application of Corporate Social Responsibility in the tobacco industry, quantitative data on tobacco production in the world, individual countries and Macedonia are presented.
PENGARUH RASIO EFEKTIFITAS PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH DAN EFISIENSI BELANJA DAERAH TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN DAERAH PADA DINAS LINGKUNGAN HIDUP PROVINSI DKI JAKARTA PERIODE 2018-2023
Authors: Rahil Rahil , Widodo Dwiyatmoko Puji , Nuraeni Yuni Siti
Published: October 2024

Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) adalah dasar pembiayaan daerah, kemampuan suatu daerah untuk menggali PAD akan berdampak pada pertumbuhan dan pembangunan daerah tersebut.Salah satu lembaga pemerintah daerah yang bertanggung jawab atas pengelolaan lingkungan adalah Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Provinsi DKI Jakarta. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui seberapa berpengaruh rasio keuangan terhadap kinerja keuangan: (1) Efektivitas PAD terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Daerah (2) Efisiensi Belanja Daerah terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Daerah dengan periode 2018-2023.Sampel yang digunakan adalah Laporan Realisasi Anggaran dan Laporan Kinerja Instansi Pemerintah Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Provinsi DKI Jakarta Periode 2018-2023 yang telah diaudit oleh Badan Pemeriksaan Keuangan (BPK). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) Efektivitas PAD berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Daerah dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,036 (2) Efisiensi Belanja Daerah  tidak berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Daerah dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,388 (3)  Rasio Efektivitas PAD dan Efisiensi Belanja Daerah secara bersama-sama berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Daerah dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,035.
PENGARUH MODERNISASI SISTEM ADMINISTRASI PERPAJAKAN, SANKSI PAJAK, DAN PELAYANAN FISKUS TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK ORANG PRIBADI PADA KPP PRATAMA KUPANG
Authors: Lede Stela Fitriana , Arthana I Komang , Tameno Nikson
Published: October 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh modernisasi sistem administrasi perpajakan, sanksi pajak, dan pelayanan fiskus terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi pada KPP Pratama Kupang secara parsial dan simultan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik analisis linear berganda. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner secara offline dan online. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 100 wajib pajak orang pribadi yang terdaftar pada KPP Pratama Kupang. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa secara secara parsial, sanksi pajak berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi, tetapi pada variabel modernisasi sistem administrasi perpajakan dan pelayanan fiskus tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi. Sedangkan secara simultan variabel modernisasi sistem administrasi perpajakan, sanksi pajak, dan pelayanan fiskus bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi.
Kualitas Daging Se’i Babi melalui Aplikasi Tepung Rosela
Authors: Matutina Veronika , Sipahelut Geertruida Margareth , Sabtu Bastari
Published: October 2024

Se'i meat is a typical meat from East Nusa Tenggara which is made by smoking it. The meat is sliced ​​in small lengths, then smoked until cooked and has a distinctive taste. This study aims to determine the effect of rosella flour (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) to organoleptic (colour, aroma, taste and tenderness); pH; TPC and E. coli pork. The research method uses a Complete Randomized Design (RAL) consisting of 4 treatments and 4 repetitions. The treatment consisted of P0: pork se’i meat without the addition of rosella flour, P1: pork se’i meat with the addition of rosella flour 0.5%, P2: pork se’i meat with the addition of rosella flour 1%, P3: pork se’i meat with the addition of rosella flour 1.5%. The organoleptic test of colour, aroma, taste and tenderness of pork meat was analysed using the Kruskal Wallis test followed by the Mann Whitney test, while the pH, TPC and E. Coli. analysed using ANOVA followed by Duncan's test to see any differences between treatments. The results showed that the application of roselle flour to pork se'i meat with different concentrations (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%) affected the organoleptic quality (colour, taste and tenderness) but did not affect the aroma of pork se'i meat. The addition of roselle flour can also lower the pH, TPC and E. coli pork.  It is concluded that the higher the amount of rosella flour shows good results for the quality of pig meat because it increases the taste and tenderness and lowers the pH, TPC and E.coli of pork se’i.
Aktivitas Antioksidan dan Antibakteri Ekstrak Etanol Kulit Batang Lunasia amara
Authors: Saputra Agus , Laut Meity Marviana , Ndaong Nemay Anggadewi
Published: October 2024

Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for medicines to treat many types of diseases. Lunasia amara is one of the medicinal plants used by Indonesian people for a long time. This study aimed to identify the secondary metabolites of L. amara stem bark using phytochemical analysis and then assess its antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Metabolite extraction will be carried out with an ethanol solvent, and antioxidant activity will be determined using the α, α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assays. Antibacterial experiments were conducted against two types of bacteria: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. From the results of the phytochemical investigation, the predominant compound group is alkaloid. The ethanol extract metabolites have antioxidant activity and belong to the strong antioxidant group with an IC50 value of 77.96 ppm. Antibacterial activity was weak at concentrations as high as 20%. Based on these findings, further assays can be conducted, such as cytotoxic activity against various cancer cells.