bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Multisensory Experience: A Case Study with Five Different Products
Authors: M. Razza Bruno , Carlos Paschoarelli Luis , M. Santos Heliana , O. Andrade Lauane
Published: May 2022

The human perception arises from an inner sense intrinsically dependent on the sensitive channels. Vision is considered the dominating sense in humans, while hearing, touch, taste, smell, kinesthetic sense and balance are complementary in most cases, with numerous exceptions. Until now, most studies suggest that the greater the number of sensory modalities stimulated at the same time, the richer the experience will be. As a result, the increase in the number of sensory modalities presented in a virtual environment can help people feel immersed and also help to improve the memory of existing objects in the virtual environment (Schifferstein and Spenser, 2008). This study aimed to evaluate the influence of multisensory integration in the user experience with different categories of products. Participants were 60 volunteer subjects of both genders and all users of these products; they evaluated 25 different products in three levels of multisensory integration: vision, vision+touch and multisensory. Results indicated that intrinsic characteristics of each product were responsible for the emergence of differences between multisensory phases, and the relationship between usability and visual aesthetics were less evident in the process. More specific studies are necessary to recognize more accurately the relationship between product characteristics and user perception.
Risk Perception in Domestic Stove: Usability and Security Approach in Product Design
Authors: Renato Taborda Ribasa José , Lucia L. R. Okimotob Maria , Dalpinc Aurora , Cristina Pachecoc Maria
Published: May 2022

The stove is as indispensable product in residences and at food service places. While there is a better application of a best design in these products, it occurs, still today a great amount of lesions and accidents on handling it, which could be due to various causes. Norris and Wilson (1997) have demonstrated the relevance of ergonomic evaluation methods as helping element on identifying “Designing Safety into Products”. They considered that the product must present an expected reasonable level of security for any person that has contact with it, but this security must be extended to further users, passers and even though avoiding a misuse. Lidwell (2010), also agreed with the concept that accidents caused by human errors, could be caused, instead, by design errors but not by human operation. Thus, facing this scenery of risks and accidents caused by domestic stove, we pursued deepen knowledge and methods to obtain perception risk data on using stove. The objective of this article is to survey information about the risk perception on domestic stove use, in order to discuss aspects of security and usability related to design guidelines.
Innovation By Design: Considering the Basic
Authors: Renato Taborda Ribas José , Lucia Okimoto Maria , Dalpin Aurora
Published: May 2022

The study examines the Flux Theory and the influence of the disturbance from the workplace environment on the concentration capability of researchers and creative people, which will lead to innovation. Workers that handle mechanical activities will not suffer from the interference of the workplace environment as people who need to concentrate their mind on some intellectual and creative activity, but even these people, like industry workers, could bring ideas that result in innovation. The environmental comfort during long working hours may be the difference between extremely high and mediocre performances and results, for both kinds of workers. Also the task challenge proposed and the skills of people should be managed to reach the best use of their potential. To reach innovation, first it is necessary to produce conditions to flourish creativity. Basic concepts will help to discover why the results of so skilled employees are so poor. To show connections between theory and practice were used numbers and figures that represent the problem and give a clue about the dimension of it. The paper intends to start a line of research observing more basic concepts related to creative leap, innovation and workplace environment. Some results in built workplaces are presented.
Looking at the Ergonomics of the Environment of Customer Service Points in the Brazilian Public Sector
Authors: Paula Lima Costa Ana , Villarouco Vilma
Published: May 2022

Given demands arising from verifying the conditions of use of customer service points in government departments and with a view to providing a suitable working environment for users, an ergonomic analysis was conducted in the built environments of each of three Brazilian government departments, deemed customer service points, B and C. The ergonomic methodologies adopted were: a macro ergonomic analysis (GUIMARÃES, 2006), the systemic approach of the Human-Task- Machine system (MORAES & MONT'ALVÃO, 2003) and the Ergonomic Methodology of Assessment of the Built Space - MEAC (in Portuguese) (VILLAROUCO, 2009). Recommendations for the implementation of the locations of customer service points were drawn up based on the joint results of the ergonomic analysis. The main ergonomic demand was the proposal for a new physical arrangement of the sector. The sizing of the work stations will follow the anthropometric measures in order to contribute to defining the dimensional relationships between the individual and the task he/she performs.
The Contribution of Ergonomics to Accessibility
Authors: Rétauxa Xavier , Bourmaud Gaetan
Published: May 2022

Physical accessibility can be defined as what is possible in terms of movements in the environment, and of knowledge (spatial orientation and communication) and the use of equipment. An examination of the different professional practices currently used in relation to accessibility shows that several approaches seem to co-exist. Some of these are highly fallible and even constitute obstacles that need to be overcome. Therefore, this paper proposes a constructive approach to accessibility, which considers space as a resource for the subject who uses it, before making several proposals, which are simultaneously theoretical and methodological..
Ergonomics, Environment and Sustainability
Authors: Rodea Alejandro , Mercado Lucila
Published: May 2022

The concept of environment is one with different scopes, accordingly to the theme in question. Seeing it from macro or global aspects, the main concerns addressed include pollution of air, water and land and ecosystem destruction, for its part at the micro or individual level, the areas of work and movement, proxemics or accessibility to spaces are points of interest more frequently addressed. This diversity of approaches and interests is due in part to the multiplicity of disciplines from which it is addressed the complex environmental concept, as each discipline given its specificity, manages technical terms and theories that are not always shared by other disciplines, affecting interrelationship of its objectives and methods when analyzing as more complex systems. Thereby, as an example, in ergonomic systems users are analyzed when performing specific activities with objects and spaces well defined. These spaces are the environment in which these users perform its activities, and are very important for them because they confer -or not- the conditions for an optimal ergonomic relationship. However, to adapt the environmental conditions for a User on a particular task have effects in broader systemic levels of analysis, usually in contrast of the ideal conditions needed by other users or (micro)ergonomic systems. Thus , to perform a given activity may require certain temperature, ventilation and lighting, while another may require different conditions for their achievement. This divergence of environmental conditions at micro level approach, have different intensities at either the environment within an organization and globally. When an ergonomic system is designed, the intention of achieving adequate levels of effectiveness, efficiency, health, comfort and satisfaction –just to mention few basic objectives of the ergonomics discipline, the object’s variables, and those of the activity and the environment are manipulated in the search of a synergistic balance that drives through such ergonomic objectives, but several questions arises about what are the environmental impacts of these decisions into higher systemic levels. Based on macroergonomics concepts can be developed analysis strategies to determine actions to be taken in adapting the ergonomic system, not only pursuing its objectives per se, but in order to consider the best design practices in relation to the effects caused to the environment with this intervention, converging into a more sustainable development vision.
Human Factors in Design of Sustainable Buildings
Authors: Attaianese Erminia
Published: May 2022

Ergonomic approach is aimed at optimizing human interactions with systems, in order to make human activities more efficient, safe, comfortable and satisfying. Built environment influences people’s everyday life because all human activities are executed in a built space. In this framework, architectural design can be enhanced by the consideration of human factors perspective, because it gives the cultural and practical references to envisage how technical solutions can fit the environmental needs derived from people’s life and work activities they perform. Since the main objectives of sustainable design are to reduce, or completely avoid, depletion of critical natural resources and raw materials; prevent environmental degradation caused by facilities and infrastructure throughout their life cycle; create built environments that are livable, comfortable, safe, and productive, a broader consideration of the role of human factor has to be taken into account to enhance design process of sustainable buildings. Several studies evidence that to reach sustainable goals of buildings, particularly referred to energy and resources use and optimization, unexpected disadvantages for final users may occur. The paper shows recurring human side effects of building solutions and elements mainly adopted to address green strategy and technologies, in order to support building design to create working and living spaces actually fitting, in the same time, sustainable performance of buildings and needs of inhabitants.
3D Scan of Elderly Functional Postures Applied to Interior Home Design
Authors: Guimarães Carla , Cristina Zamberlan Maria , Pastura Flavia , Cid Gloria , Ferreira Marcelo
Published: May 2022

The percentage of people over 60 years increased from 8.6% in 2000 to 10.8% in 2010 in last Brazilian Population Surveys (IBGE, 2010. In 78 cities of Brazil the elderly citizens already represents 20% of the total population. In this context, fall become a priority concerning and one of the most serious consequences of aging. Fall is being recognized as an important public health problem due to their incidence, health complications and high cost assistance. Research conducted in Brazil and other countries refer that falls are more frequent among institutionalized elderly people and can have multiple causes (Lojudice et al, 2010). A study conducted with elderly in Fortaleza city/Brazil pointed out that the main falling cause (57%) was related to inadequate home environment (Cavalcante, et al, 2012). Among the factors related to domestic environment, the most often cited was the existence of slippery surfaces (33%). The most common consequence of falls was fracture, indicated by 43% of the elderly; radius fracture being the most frequent one (56%). After home accidents, common consequences for elderly people may be increased physical dependency and wide range of psychological troubles due to loss of independence and self-consideration. The main purpose of this study was to scan elderly people on daily activities postures selected according to frequency, difficulty and safety at home situations, in order to create a functional postures database to be applied on interior home design. Those scans will also be used to study new interior layout proposals in order to improve safety at home and avoid hazards workload postures. In the first stage 10 women and 01 man were interviewed and then scanned simulating daily activities selected postures. In a second stage a motion capture study will be conducted. The partial results indicated the adoption of common postures; for example: getting something on the floor, where most of them performed forward trunk bending instead of knee flexion. The importance of this study is to understand how to implement new interior layout design and prevention programs in home institutions aiming to improve elderly population’s quality of life and safety. This pilot study is part of two researches supported by FAPERJ – Rio de Janeiro Research Support Agency.
Homes for the Elderly: Environmental Adequacy Versus Costs to Use
Authors: Ferrer Nicole , Monique Paivab Marie , Villaroucob Vilma
Published: May 2022

Seeking to establish relations between the existing theory and practice of the production of more conducive environments to the elderly, whether they are institutionalized or not, many theories have been proposed. As such, this paper aims to evaluate the interdependence of quality and environmental adaptation system management of financial resources in Long-term Stay Institutions for the Elderly. The question here is if the quality of the physical spaces is actually a direct reflection of financial contributions, thereby ensuring the ambience and spatial quality in such institutions. The research aims to evaluate the physical environment through the Ergonomic Methodology of the Built Environment (VILLAROUCO, 2009) in four institutions – one public, two private and one with a mixed source of funds, all located in Northeastern Brazil. The intent of the analysis of the built environment is to highlight any non-compliance with existing laws for Long-term Stay Institutions for the Elderly, which would jeopardize the safety and well-being of elderly residents. Thus, it allows checking the implications financial and administrative aspects have on the quality and ambience of physical spaces and the observation of the importance of these factors for the quality of the built environment.
Users’ Perceptions on Mobility, Comfort and Usability of Manual Wheelchairs
Authors: O. Medola Fausto , Gamac Suzana , M.C.Eluic Valeria , C. Paschoarelliab Luis , A. Fortuland Carlos
Published: May 2022

The objective of this study was to assess the users’ perceptions on the extent to which the wheelchair meet their mobility needs and overall satisfaction. Fifteen manual wheelchair users were interviewed with a questionnaire comprising questions about their perceptions on aspects of the daily wheelchair usage such as comfort and mobility. The results show that, in general, users experience seating and mobility problems related to their wheelchair. Participants reported problems to move independently in ramps, steps and with wheelchair transfers. Moreover, discomfort and pain were also reported as problems resulting from the prolonged use of wheelchairs. For the majority of the subjects, their wheelchairs are not ideally suitable to them, suggesting problems in the wheelchair prescription and provision. The results demonstrate that, from the users’ point of view, both mobility and comfort problems affect users’ experience with the wheelchair in daily usage. Such problems evidence the existing problems with the current design of manual wheelchairs. Designers and manufacturers may benefit from this knowledge when designing and producing wheelchairs that are most suitable to users’ characteristics, needs and expectations.
Surgical Pathologist’s Workstation Ergodesign
Authors: Nunes a Álvaro Sampaio Guilherme , Simões Paulo
Published: May 2022

There are many concerns about fatigue and musculoskeletal injuries associated with the postures a Surgical Pathologist is exposed to during the daily routine tasks. These professional’s tasks circle around data analysis based on the viewing of slides in a microscope, taking notes and compiling reports. Most of the time this is made seated on a desk which leads to bad postures and subsequently to postural malfunctions. The study is based on a three-step methodology: Literature Review, Field Research Procedures and Data Processing. The first step concerns a review of research in scientific literature. The review focus is the Surgical Pathology in general, and also in specific points such as the workflow and equipment related to this profession. The second step is centered in tests in a real environment, performed by Surgical Pathologists during their daily working routines in order to gather practical information. The data from the tests were captured both written and videotaped. From the theory and practical data acquired the information was processed in order to produce infographics that illustrates all the issues surrounding the Surgical Pathologist’s workstation. The final information will be used to design a new workstation that improves the working routines of the Surgical Pathologist.
Design of Protective Clothing: Discussing the Brazilian Projects with Significant Ergonomic Attributes
Authors: dos Santos Menezes Marizilda , Ricardo Leite da Silva Charles , E. Guarnetti dos Santos João
Published: May 2022

This study aims to present research on protective clothing. Initially, we explain what are the garments of protection, importance of your research, and then we try to describe the relationship between fashion design and ergonomics in order to contribute to research on occupational safety. Contextualizing research on the topic, in order to reflect on the design of wearable devices, as investigated, garments of protection. To do so, carry on about the state of art of clothing. Finally, we address the particularities of a user-centered research, with a view to effective usability.
THE EFFECT OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION ON INCREASING COMPANY PERFORMANCE
Authors: Laulita Nasar Buntu , Yulfiswandi  , Ana  , Agustino Malvin , Rusiana Nia , Lim Vera Edelia
Published: May 2022

The development of the world as a result of current globalization has led to an increase in worldwide competitiveness among businesses. Consequently, businesses always seek performance enhancements that might drive them to the forefront of commercial rivalry. Good supply chain management is one means of enhancing this performance. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is used by many companies.  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a model of an information system that can assist companies in automating and integrating their fundamental business activities. This study aims to examine the impact of ERP on company performance. Using the process of literature review, data and information were acquired from several literature sources. The results reveal that ERP has an effect on a variety of company aspects, including planning, costs, forecasts, and integration. Furthermore, ERP can also influence management performance in terms of supervision, thereby enhancing the efficacy and efficiency of each business line. Additionally, ERP can increase revenue, contributing to enhanced financial performance.
The Impact of Profit Warnings on Stock Prices in Kuwaiti Firms
Authors: Alajmi Abdullah , Alfaraj Mahammad
Published: May 2022

This research explores the link concerning informativeness regarding stock price and warnings pertaining to profit in organisations operating in Kuwait as an emerging country. An extensive set of panel data were utilised by the researchers, where such data linked to profit warnings percentages and stock price synchronicity on the Stock Exchange of Kuwait for the years 2010 through to 2020. Multi-regression was chosen to be applied as a parametric test, which provided the ability to garner more robust findings that are seen to be aligned with our belief that, as opposed to common market data. The findings present a wealth of insight concerning the effects of earnings declarations when it comes to stock prices and data content. The approach and assessment of profit warnings presented in this work might also provide further support for researchers seeking to carry out other stock price and profit warnings researches in emerging economics, particularly when considering that support in this regard is seen to be lacking in emerging regions. It is the view of the researchers that the present work is one of very few centres on developing regions, especially those in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). Furthermore, adding to regression corporate governance factors as moderating variables has also been recognised as being far more valuable when compared with other regressions.  
Las traducciones de Salgari en las editoriales barcelonesas Maucci y Araluce
Authors: Calvo Rigual Cesáreo
Published: May 2022

Emilio Salgari fue un autor tremendamente popular tanto en Italia como en España, y de hecho ha sido el autor italiano más traducido en español. Son tres las editoriales que lo publicaron en España: Maucci, Araluce y Calleja. En esta ocasión se analiza la contribución de las dos primeras y de los traductores a los que se les encargaron las versiones en español, entre los que destaca Carmen de Burgos.
L’Alícia de Carner (1919-2020). Història i recepció
Authors: Llobet Alexis
Published: May 2022

Josep Carner (1884-1970) va ser un dels escriptors catalans més importants del segle XX i un dels més prolífics a l’hora de traduir. En aquest article recorrerem la història de l’Alícia en terra de meravelles carneriana, des que el 1919 l’Editorial Catalana va anunciar que la publicaria fins a les edicions que l’Editorial Joventut en va fer a la segona meitat del segle passat, i, en acabat, n’analitzarem la recepció.
Joan Gili, The Dolphin Book Company i la teoria de l’ecotraducció
Authors: Vilardell Laura
Published: May 2022

Aquest article presenta la tasca editorial i traductora de Joan Gili i Serra (1907-1998) per mitjà de la llibreria-editorial que ell mateix va fundar i dirigir, The Dolphin Book Co. (Londres 1935 – Oxford 1996). La singularitat de l’empresa rau en el fet que va introduir les literatures hispàniques al públic anglòfon mitjançant traduccions d’originals d’autors, la majoria dels quals eren oprimits pel règim franquista. Sostenim que l’èxit d’aquestes traduccions s’explica per la teoria de l’ecotraducció (Cronin 2017), que estableix el lloc i el context social com a peces clau.
Baudelaire a Catalunya, entre el desinterès i l’apassionament
Authors: Duran Martí
Published: May 2022

Charles BaudelaireLes flors del mal (traducció i edició de Pere Rovira)Barcelona: Proa «A tot vent», 2021, 566 p.ISBN 978-84-7588-867-5
 
Charles BaudelairePetits poemes en prosa (traducció de Joaquim Sala-Sanahuja)Martorell: Adesiara, 2021, 270 p.ISBN 978-84-16948-65-9
EARLY GENERATION SELECTION IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS IN POTATO BREEDING PROGRAM
Authors: KOYUTURK Özge , YILMAZ Güngör
Published: May 2022

In variety development studies through hybridization, it is necessary to make hybridization with the parents suitable for the purpose, to obtain the tubers in seedling generation from the hybrid seeds obtained, and then to proceed to the clonal selection process. In this study, it was aimed to select clones suitable for tuber shape, earliness, table and industrial use in different locations in the first clonal generation stage from the variation created by hybridization between some commercially registered potato varieties, local potato varieties and some clones with superior characteristics. The study was conducted with 3316 clones in Artova and Kazova districts in Tokat province in Turkey. In this year, which was the first clonal selection stage, besides phenotypic characteristics such as breeder's preference, maturity group, tuber defects, skin roughness, skin and tuber flesh color, characteristics such as the number of tubers per hill, tuber yield per hill, average tuber weight, depth of lateral (eye) and apical buds were examined and data on clones belonging to each hybrid family were obtained. Thus, it was decided to proceed to the next selection stage with 918 clones selected due to their compliance with the criteria determined in the first clonal generation stage.
The Security Paradigm That Strikes a Balance Between a Holistic Security Mechanism and The WSN's Resource Constraints
Authors: Umar Danjuma Maiwada  , Aminu Aminu Muazu  , Nadzira Noor
Published: May 2022

There is a need for comprehensive holistic security methods that can provide a long-term response to the challenge of security in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). Due to the widespread use of WSN around the world, particularly the Internet of Things (IoTs), quantum security is predicted to aid in the comprehensive security strategy for WSN environments. These quantum securities can be used in conjunction with WSN to provide data security anywhere and at any time. The goal of this study is to examine the security constraints of WSNs and provide a holistic strategy across all network tiers that will serve as a balanced security mechanism solution, as well as a solution to protect nodes from vital data attack, eavesdropping, disruption, destruction as well as alteration and other threats. WSNs are utilized for monitoring, tracking, and controlling applications in a variety of operations, including military, ecological, and health. However, the nature of their resource constraints causes difficulties. Low compute capabilities, tiny memory, limited energy resources, and unreliable communications are just a few of the factors that make data and node security problematic when employing WSN. As a result, as the need for WSNs grows, so does the requirement for improved security methods.
Corporate Governance and R&D Strategic Decision Making
Authors: Johennesse Lee-Anne C , Budidarma I Gusti Agung Musa Budidarma
Published: May 2022

This study seeks to develop understanding from the literature the important relationship between corporate governance mechanism especially board characteristics and R&D strategic decision making.  Some board characteristics, such as board size and independence are positively associated with firm performance. Directors of different ethnic, cultural backgrounds and different nationalities stimulate a firm to improve or develop new products. Older directors are less risk-tolerant than younger ones and invest less in risky R&D investments. The effect of board size on performance is negative and significant, while it has a positive and significant impact on R&D investment. Therefore, board characteristics are the considerable factors in affecting the effective R&D strategic decision making.
Design of Wastewater Filtration System for ‎Microcontroller and Smartphone-Based Hydroponic ‎Agriculture
Authors: Ilham Dwi Puspita Candra  , Imam Taufik  , Trinil Muktiningrum
Published: May 2022

The level of water pollution sourced from daily household waste needs to be watched out, especially ‎since the level of awareness of the Indonesian people is still relatively low in water treatment. Waste water ‎treatment plants are always synonymous with high installation costs and the complexity of maintenance and ‎management of the installation equipment.‎ Based on the above background, the authors make a household wastewater treatment installation ‎device in the Lirboyo Al-Mahrusiyah Islamic Boarding School Dormitory, Kediri City, into ready-to-use water ‎for urban agriculture using the hydroponic system method. This device is based on a microcontroller that is ‎connected to the Blynk Web Server which can be operated using a Smartphone. This system is also able to provide results of monitoring the quality of water quality standards resulting ‎from waste treatment in the Lirboyo Al-Mahrusiyah Islamic Boarding School Dormitory. This application can ‎also be applied as a remotecontrol tool by utilizing the internet network to determine the quality of household ‎wastewater quality standards with a water acidity level (pH) of 7.12 and a TDS (Total Dissolve Solid) value of ‎‎521 mg/L and turbidity of 5 NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) in real time.‎
The Text Structure of The Simalungunese Turiturian Art, Culture, Media, and Education
Authors: Ibrahim Syah H.M. Simbolon  , Robert Sibarani  , Eddy Setia  , Amrin Saragih  , Nurlela  , T. Thyrhaya Zein
Published: May 2022

The research formulates and explains the structure, the value, and the norms of disclosing local wisdom in the structure text of TS (Simalungunese 'turiturian' folklore). The narrative text identifies words, paragraphs, phrases, based on the structural text as Orientation ^ Sequence of event (crisis and climax) ^ Resolution ^closure. It is analyzed by using LSF (Functional Systemic Linguistics) text structure which is realized into narrative text structure by using FI (Ideational Function). Oral text sees the establishment of text, co-text, and context in the study of local wisdom. The research design uses interactive modal with descriptive qualitative, using documentary study paradigm in the content analysis in four TS Text. The type of narrative text finds the form of irregular structure texts is identified by the symbol of brackets ([]) which can occur in every stage in the TS text: (Abstract) ^ Orientation ^  ([Evaluation]) ^ Complication ^ Resolution ^ (Code). Ideational function indicates more dominant data in each stage of the proportion of material process of 85.7%, circumstance location of 80% so that para-tactical multiple logic us 1x2 60%. This proportional data indicates that there are 16 verbal words in material data, circumstance data indicate data location which modify 12 location data, logic meaning data indicate that the data taken from verbal data are identified with conjunctions such as that, then, (and) after that, for that, etc. Value and norms contained in the TS text which dominate every text are the values of hard work, togetherness, and discipline. The local wisdom is found in the value and norms of the people's custom described as the forms of behavior and custom in the TS Text. Therefore, this discussion is a unit which also discusses the structure and values of the local cultural wisdom.
Baybay, baybayin, Binondo, and the Parian: Documents on the Evolution of the Mestizo Sangley
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, José Regalado Trota
Published: May 2022

This paper seeks to contribute to the growing number of studies on early modern period inter-cultural relations, focusing on Chinese-Filipino-Spanish interactions in the early 1600s and the resulting rise of the mestizo sangley, children of Filipino and Chinese unions. The paper is based on two documents in the Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomás (AUST) in Manila, one in the Archivo de la Provincia de los Agustinos Filipinos (APAF) in Valladolid, Spain, and a Spanish-Chinese dictionary in the AUST, all dating from the first half of the 17th century.
The Impact of Classroom Response to Fear on the Academic Performance of Students
Authors: Chandershekhar
Published: May 2022

The classroom response to fear affects the participation of an individual in any phenomena. This behavior is the consequence of an inferiority complex, lack of interest, lack of attention, and so on. The present comparative study analyzes the academic performance of two groups (A= group of students with classroom response fear, and B= group of students with non-classroom response fear) of High school students from 9th to 12th class. The academic performance was determined by their previous year’s percentage of the result. To understand statistical significance independent t-test with an alpha level of 0.05 was calculated.
Establishment of the national reference standard of acellular pertussis vaccine
Authors: Huu Thien Doan , Huu Thai Duong , Thi  Lan Phuong Nguyen , Van Hung Pham , Ngoc Nhon Tran , Thi Hoa Le , Phuong Lien Nguyen , Thi Kim Xuyen Bui , Thi Hoa Nguyen , Sy Tuan Nguyen , Thi Thu Hoa Nguyen , Thi Lan Anh Pham , Thi Kieu Nguyen
Published: May 2022

Currently, Viet Nam is in need of a national acellular pertussis reference standard to use in the quality control of vaccines that contain acellular pertussis component. In 2017, National Institute for Control of Vaccine and Biologicals conducted a research with two aims: develop the specifications for the national reference standard of acellular pertussis vaccine suitable for the condition of Vietnam, and establish a lot of that reference standard. The research has given specifications for the national reference standard of acellular pertussis vaccine, produced a candidate lot of the reference. Upon manufacture, the candidate was evaluated for quality, calibrated against the international standard. The results: The candidate meets the requirements with potency of 72 (30,67- 113,97) IU/ampoule, was recognized as a national reference standard, lot as MCQG.aP.01.
Effect of grouped raising method on reproductive performance of MLAC:ICR mice in controlled condition at National Institute for Control of Vaccines and Biologicals
Authors: Chi Hieu Nguyen , Thi Thanh Man , Hong Trang Pham
Published: May 2022

The descriptive study was conducted on 132 Mlac: ICR dams and 924 pups raised at the National Institute for Control of Vaccine and Biologicals from June to December 2020 to evaluate the effect of grouping method on reproductive efficiency of Mlac:ICR mice. The study results revealed that there was no difference (p>0.05) in the physical scores of dams at weaning among grouped (3 litters/cage) compare to individual rearing dams (1litter/cage). The pups’ weight gain of grouped litters was higher compared to control litter. The mean weight/pup at 7, 14, and 20 days (weaning) of the control group was 5.94 gr, 8.97 gr, and 12.33 gram, respectively. The average weight of the litter group’s pup at the same measured time point was 6.51 gr, 9.7 gr, and 13.25 gram, respectively. The difference in body weight at all three-time points between two groups of mice was statistically significant (p<0.05). The results suggested that group 3 litter/cage did not affect the physical parameters of the dams and elevate reproductive performance in terms of weight gain of the pups and the number of survived offspring at weaning.
Evaluation of the potency of Tetanus national reference standard vaccine RT4-01 for quality control of Tetanus vaccine
Authors: Khanh Linh Do , Thi Kim Xuyen Bui , Thi Hoang Yen Le , Phuong Lien Nguyen , Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen , Thi Hoa Ngo
Published: May 2022

The study determined the average number of potency units in a Tetanus national reference standard lot RT4-01 at the time of the study (2016-2017) by five independent experiments. The results determine that the potency of the standard sample RT4-01 was 545 IU/tube, which meets the standards of the World Health Organization for use in the tetanus efficacy test at the National Institute for Control of Vaccines and Biologicals (NICVB).
Produce Japanese Encephalitis standard antiserum of strain Nakayama for vaccine quality control
Authors: Thi Mai Huong Nguyen , Van Hung Pham , Phi Phuong Ngo , Thi Ly Nguyen , Thi Ha Nguyen , Thi Phuong Tran
Published: May 2022

Japanese Encephalitis vaccine has contributed to repel Japanese Encephalitis in young children in the national vaccination campaign. To qualitatively evaluate the protective efficiency of Japanese Encephalitis vaccine, a standard antiserum used as a positive control was performed in parallel with testing samples. A study was organized at National Institute for Control of Vaccines and Biologicals (NICVB) as following. Anti-sera were produced by 2-dose-injection of national standard vaccine to 28-day-old white mice, weighing 11- 13g. After blood collection and serum separation, the PRNT50 neutralizing antibody potency was evaluated in parallel with international standard antisera from NIBSC and antisera from Vabiotech manufacturer. Antiserum lot 0118 was produced with a neutralizing antibody potency PRNT50 of 1.74 to ensure criteria of a positive control standard for performing Japanese Encephalitis vaccine potency test.
NEUROSURGERY OF THE PINEAL REGION TUMOURS: ROLE OF MICROSURGERY
Authors: Dizdarević Kemal
Published: May 2022

Neoplasms situated at the pineal region are rare intracranial lesions and generally very diverse in nature. These tumours are more prevalent in males and children. Neurosurgery plays a crucial role in the management of the most pineal region tumours. Operative microsurgical resection is still considered as a gold standard for their treatment. The two usually suggested microsurgical approaches for resection of these lesions are infratentorial supracerebellar and occipital transtentorial. However, paramedial unilateral supracerebellar infratentorial approach and more invasive Shekar’s transsinus approach can be very useful surgical options. The specifically trained neurosurgeon has a crucial role in successful resection of these tumours because only a thorough understanding of the relevant anatomy and pathology as well as the high technical skills can ensure favourable operative outcome.
HEMOTERAPIJOM INDUKOVANA PERIFERNA NEUROPATIJA
Authors: Sinanović Osman
Published: May 2022

Liječenje maligne bolesti može rezultirati multiplim toksičnim neželjenim efektima što može limitirati dozu lijeka i uzrokovati dugoročna oštećenja u oboljelog i uticati na njihov kvalitet života. Hemoterapijom uzrokovana periferna neuropatija (Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy/CIPN) je nerijetko težak i dugoročni neželjeni efekt većine antikancerskih lijekova koji mogu oštetiti senzorna ili motorna vlakna perifernih nerava. Među njima do CIPN-a najčešće dovode takseni (Palitaxel), vinca alkaloidi (Vincrisitin), platinski-bazirani lijekovi (Cisplatin, Oxaliplatin), proteaza inhibitori (Bortezomib). Simptomi CIPN-a tipično uključuju: utrnulost, bol, osjećaj paljenja, hiperalgeziju, mehaničku alodiniju, te redukciju motorne aktivnosti, odnosno slabost u nogama, manje u rukama. Ispad senzibiliteta je tipično u vidu „rukavica“ i „čarapa“ s najčešćim počinjanjem na vrhovima prstiju. Ovi simptomi mogu biti vrlo neugodni i zahtijevati redukciju doze primijenjenog lijeka ili prekid terapije. Učestalost CIPN-a se kreće od 30 do 70%, u ovisnosti o vrsti lijeka i njegovoj dozi. Simptomi CIPN-a obično počinju nakon ponavljanja doza antikancerskog lijeka i progrediraju u daljem nastavku liječenja. Nakon prestanka liječenja, mogu se povući u potpunosti u kratkom vremenskom periodu, ali i trajati dugo ili zauvijek. Patogeneza razvoja CIPN-a nije do kraja razjašnjena, ali se zna da je osnovna patologija tzv. „dying back“ aksonalna degeneracija distalnih nervnih završetaka. U dijagnostici je osim kliničke procjene na bazi simptoma i neurološkog pregleda neophodna i dodatna objektivizacija koja se može napraviti kvantitativnim senzonim testiranjem i uz pomoć elektromioneurografije, prije svega neurografije motornih i senzornih vlakana, od strane iskusnog elektromiografera. Nažalost, do danas nemamo efikasan način liječenja u smislu potpune rezolucije simptoma, ali se tegobe ipak mogu reducirati. U prevenciji se može pokušati s primjenom vitamina E u dozi 300 do 600 mg dnevno, a u cilju redukcije bolnih simptoma preporučuje se duloxetina.
GENETICS OF CARDIOMYOPATHY
Authors: Kurtović-Kozarić Amina
Published: May 2022

Heart failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Around 4% of patients with heart failure carry a pathogenic genetic aberration that causes cardiomyopathy and subsequently leads to heart failure. There are five types of primary genetic cardiomyopathies that can give rise to heart failure: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), dilated cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM), and left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC). If genetic cardiomyopathy is suspected, genomic/genetic testing is recommended because it provides the underlying cause for the diagnosis, prognostic parameters, and possibility to test family members at risk. Testing should be conducted as part of a multidisciplinary approach by a team of adult or paediatric cardiologists, geneticists, and genetic counsellors. Here we will discuss 1) different genomic testing approaches and the management of variants of uncertain significance, 2) management of patients with suspected genetic cardiomyopathy in a multidisciplinary team, and 3) the associations between genotypes and phenotypes of most commonly mutated genes such as MYH7, TNNT2, TPM1, MYBPC3, TTN, and others. In conclusion, genetic testing of patients with cardiomyopathies helps with proper diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and identification of relatives at risk.
DIAGNOSTICS OF PREVENTABLE DISEASES IN CARDIOLOGY
Authors: Pilav Aida , Jogunčić Anes
Published: May 2022

Despite many efforts to diagnose and treat preventable cardiovascular diseases (CVD), more specifically to detect known risk factors, these diseases continue to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Bosnia and Herzegovina belongs among the high-risk countries with standardized death rate (SDR) of 385 per 100 000 inhabitants in 2018. Two leading causes of death are acute myocardial infraction, with rate around 90 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants and stroke with the rate around 80 deaths per 100 000 inhabitants in one year. Both incidents are preventable. Digital interventions are necessary for strengthening of the healthcare system. Benefits of eHealth could be seen in transmission of customized health information for different audiences: transmission of health-event alerts to a specified population group; transmission of health information based on health status or demographics; alerts and reminders to clients; transmission of diagnostic results (or of the availability of results) or even notifications and reminders for appointments, medication adherence, or follow-up services. Successful implementation of digital health requires multidisciplinary approaches, from mass dissemination of recommendations through public health education programs directly in the field, to clinical treatments for patients. All this requires the involvement of numerous actors, from the strategic to the operational level of management within the healthcare system in the country.
Self-Healing Cementitious Composites (SHCC) with Ultrahigh Ductility for Pavement and Bridge Construction
Authors: Huang Cihang , Su Yen-Fang , Lu Na
Published: May 2022

Cracks and their formations in concrete structures have been a common and long-lived problem, mainly due to the intrinsic brittleness of the concrete. Concrete structures, such as rigid pavement and bridge decks, are prone to deformations and deteriorations caused by shrinkage, temperature fluctuation, and traffic load, which can affect their service life. Rehabilitation of concrete structures is expensive and challenging—not only from maintenance viewpoints but also because they cannot be used for services during maintenance. It is critical to significantly improve the ductility of concrete to overcome such issues and to enable better infrastructure quality. To this end, the self-healing cementitious composites (SHCC) investigated in this work could be a promising solution to the aforementioned problems. In this project, the team has designed a series of cementitious composites to investigate their mechanical performances and self-healing abilities. Firstly, various types of fibers were investigated for improving ductility of the designed SHCC. To enhance the self-healing of SHCC, we proposed and examined that the combination of the internal curing method with SHCC mixture design can further improve self-healing performance. Three types of internal curing agents were used on the SHCC mixture design, and their self-healing efficiency was evaluated by multiple destructive and non-destructive tests. Results indicated a significant improvement in the self-healing capacity with the incorporation of internal curing agents such as zeolite and lightweight aggregate. To control the fiber distribution and workability of the SHCC, the mix design was further adjusted by controlling rheology using different types of viscosity modifiers. The team also explored the feasibility of the incorporation of colloidal nano-silica into the mix design of SHCC. Results suggest that optimum amounts of nano-silica have positive influence on self-healing efficiency and mechanical properties of the SHCC. Better hydration was also achieved by adding the nano-silica. The bonding strength of the SHCC with conventional concrete was also improved. At last, a standardized mixing procedure for the large scale SHCC was drafted and proposed.
ANÁLISE DAS AÇÕES DOS PRESTADORES DE SERVIÇOS TURÍSTICOS NA PERSPECTIVA DA SUSTENTABILIDADE DO AMBIENTE NATURAL EM UM POLO DE ECOTURISMO NO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL, BRASIL
Authors: Diettrich Luciana Correia , Oliveira Ademir Kleber Morbeck de
Published: May 2022

A sustentabilidade do ambiente natural é condição sine qua non para o turismo e sua própria sustentabilidade. Dentre os componentes da atividade turística, os serviços turísticos destacam-se como aqueles que atuam, positiva ou negativamente, interferindo diretamente no ambiente. Em Bonito, os recursos naturais se apresentam como os principais elementos de atratividade. Assim, objetivou-se analisar as ações dos prestadores de serviços turísticos, pela perspectiva da sustentabilidade do ambiente natural. A metodologia, de caráter quantitativo e qualitativo e de natureza descritivo-exploratório, utilizou como ferramenta para coleta de dados um questionário semiestruturado, aplicado junto às agências de turismo, aos atrativos turísticos e aos meios de hospedagem. Os resultados identificaram que as ações desenvolvidas são ainda insuficientes para promover a sustentabilidade do ambiente, tanto no que se refere à quantidade bem como à significância destas ações, demonstrando pouco envolvimento com o meio natural.
Ensino e Covid: fiscalize! Uma aplicação colaborativa para verificar o cumprimento dos protocolos de retomada das aulas presenciais em Macaé
Authors: Scheffel Erica J. S. , Costa Anselmo P. R. , Xavier Marcos A. G. , Motta Claudia L. R. , Schneider Daniel
Published: May 2022

Neste artigo apresentamos o processo de desenvolvimento de um aplicativo colaborativo para dispositivos móveis, construído por alunos do ensino fundamental e da graduação, cujo objetivo é auxiliar no cumprimento dos protocolos de retomada das aulas presenciais em Macaé, dentro dos estabelecimentos de ensino, neste contexto da pandemia de Covid-19. A inteligência coletiva foi utilizada tanto na construção da aplicação, que favoreceu os alunos no trabalho em equipe e na capacidade de resolver problemas, quanto no uso da comunidade escolar como fiscalizadora das ações necessárias para evitar o contágio da doença.
Sistema de Apoio ao Diagnóstico Baseado em Sintomas da COVID-19 e Biometeorologia
Authors: da Costa João Pedro de S. J. , Dantas Mario A. R. , David José Maria N. , Braga Regina M. M. , Moreno Marcelo F. , Menezes Victor Stroele de Andrade , Alves Rian das Dores , da Silva Izaque Esteves
Published: May 2022

A pandemia da COVID-19 tem demandado vários estudos sobre estratégias para combatê-la. Contudo, no que diz respeito à identificação de infectados, existe a possibilidade de pessoas apresentarem os sintomas sem estarem com a doença. Um dos fatores que influenciam na manifestação de sintomas, relacionados à COVID-19, são as condições climáticas. Neste trabalho, apresentamos uma arquitetura de suporte à decisão, que tem o objetivo de elucidar a influência das condições climáticas sobre os sintomas da COVID-19 e, com o apoio de videoconferências, auxiliar a colaboração para tomada de decisões no combate à pandemia. Desenvolver uma base de conhecimento, através de técnicas inteligentes, mostrou-se necessário para alcançar nosso objetivo.