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INFLUENCE OF THE POLES SHAPE OF DC ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR ON ITS THRUST CHARACTERISTIC
Authors:   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Kirpichova str., 2, Kharkiv, 61002, Ukraine, Grechko O.M.
Published: February 2024

Many technical objects use the electromagnetic DC actuators, which, unlike AC actuators, are more reliable, simpler in terms of manufacturing technology and have greater wear resistance. The listed advantages are the reason for the significant use of DC actuators in various industries including application as drive mechanisms of electrical devices. The DC actuator as a part of any technical object almost always plays one of the main roles from the point of view of reliable operation of entire device. Therefore the question of studying the designs of actuators and their characteristics is a rather topical task. Three designs of forward-moving electromagnetic DC actuators with the same overall dimensions and winding data are studied. They differ in the shapes of the supporting surfaces of poles, in other words, the surfaces with flat, conical and cut-conical shapes. As established, the shape of the supporting surfaces of poles has a significant impact on the thrust characteristics of the actuator and depending on the length of air gap this effect has a different character. The patterns of magnetic field of the studied actuators with an attracted armature are constructed, and the nature of magnetic field distribution and magnetic flux density distribution in operated gap are evaluated. The nature of the influence of cutting angle on static thrust characteristic for actuators with conical and cut-conical pole shapes is studied too. References 21, table 1, figures 7.
INCREASING THE ACCURACY OF SHORT-TERM FORECASTS OF PVSPP GENERATION BASED ON ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS AND TAKING ADDITIONAL FACTORS INTO ACCOUNT
Authors:   Institute of Electrodynamics National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Beresteiskyi Ave., 56, Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine, Miroshnyk V.O. , Loskutov S.S. ,   Institute of Electrodynamics National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Beresteiskyi Ave., 56, Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

The paper focuses on the development of models for forecasting the electricity generation of industrial solar power plants using artificial neural networks and numerical weather prediction. The relevance of the research is driven by the need to reduce costs related to imbalances in electricity generation from renewable sources, which can sometimes reach 50% of the released electricity. Additionally, the imbalances of such producers are increasing in Ukraine's power system. Currently, the general imbalances of renewable energy producers in Ukraine have led to a 45% reduction in green electricity production, especially due to the damage or destruction of 75% of wind power plants and 15% of solar power plants in southern and southeastern regions as a result of hostilities. Increasing the accuracy and stability of electricity generation forecasts for such producers could significantly reduce costs associated with imbalances.. Various aggregation methods have been developed for 15-minute values of green energy generation to enhance forecasting accuracy for 1, 2, and 24-hour intervals. The study investigated the potential benefits of using numerical weather prediction (NWP) forecast values to enhance forecasting accuracy. The study revealed the significance of different factors for forecasting at each bias interval. The study employed two modern recurrent neural network models, LSTM and GRU, with varying time sequences. References 14, figures 5, table 2.
Методи негладкої оптимізації: теорія та практичне застосування
Authors: Стецюк Петро Іванович
Published: February 2024

У доповіді розглянуто окремі найважливіші результати проведених в Інституті кібернетики імені В.М. Глушкова НАН України досліджень у галузі чисельних методів негладкої оптимізації та наведено приклади їх застосування для розв’язання широкого кола актуальних практичних задач. Сучасним напрямом, який активно розвивається в Інституті, є розроблення методів штучного інтелекту з використанням спеціалізованих моделей та алгоритмів негладкої оптимізації для нейронних мереж та машинного навчання, а також для аналізу і проєктування логістичних, транспортних та енергетичних мереж.
Arriving the optimum retarder dosage level of sugar on the setting time, compressive strength, and microstructure property of Portland pozzolana cement
Authors: Palaniappan Meyyappan , Murugan Karthiga , Gurusamy Aravind , Koppayaraj Aarthi , Sivasubramanian Keerthickbalaji
Published: February 2024

Cement and concrete are the most crucial and dominating engineering materials in the construction sector. Cement serves as an excellent binder for concrete and when it is treated under unusual conditions either to satisfy accelerating or retarding requirements by the construction industries, admixtures role comes into the effect. The construction industry has been searching for retarding admixtures and the optimal dosage level, particularly for ready mix concrete applications. Generally the retarding admixtures such as organic retarders (lignosulphonates, hydroxycarboxylic acids and their salts, phosphonates, sugars) or inorganic retarders (phosphonates, borates) were generally used to reduce the speed of the reaction between cement and water by altering the growth of the hydration products and/or limiting the rate of water penetration to the cement particles. The research was still in its infancy stage in terms of determining not just the appropriate dosage amount, but also the ideal retarder materials for the aforementioned uses. In considering this industrial need, an attempt was made on utilizing the usage of sugar in the concrete to study the retarding effect without affecting the strength properties of cement. The sugars usage levels were at 5, 10, 15, and 20% of the usage of cement to investigate consistency, setting time, compressive strength and micro structure properties at the curing age of 7, 14 and 28 days on the mortar specimens. The conclusions of the study reported that setting time was extended with increase of the dosage levels of sugar. However in considering the strength property, less than 5% of sugar dosage level can be better for the application as retarding agent in the industry applications.
The Hybrid Musical Landscape of Ligeti's Late Concertos
Authors: Levy Benjamin R.
Published: February 2024

Discussing his Horn Trio, György Ligeti imaginatively describes the second movement as a dance that was “inspired by different folk musics of nonexistent people, as if Hungary, Romania, and all of the Balkans were located somewhere between Africa and the Caribbean.” And in more general remarks about his works, he goes on to suggest that, rather than overtly referencing their stylistic features, he abstracted technical principles from various traditions and combined them into an idiosyncratically amalgamated musical language. This essay shows an expansive approach to hybridity in Ligeti's Violin Concerto and Hamburg Concerto, going well beyond previous remarks about African rhythmic influences. Ligeti's practice encompasses not only rhythm, but also texture, pitch, and tuning systems; it spans a wider breadth of traditions as well, including newly identified sources such as flute and panpipe ensembles from New Guinea and yodeling traditions from across the globe. An analysis of passages from these late concertos – undertaken alongside evidence from his ethnomusicological sources, recordings, and sketches housed at the Paul Sacher Stiftung – demonstrates the intricacies and patterns of Ligeti's late style and the compelling statement it makes about the role of hybridity and globalization in contemporary life.
Auditoría forense en la era de la inteligencia artificial, un enfoque vanguardista para combatir el fraude financiero
Authors: Javier Rodríguez Salinas
Published: February 2024

Este artículo ofrece una perspectiva actual sobre el fraude financiero en el entorno empresarial contemporáneo, además se enfatiza en la necesidad de contar con métodos de vanguardia para detener, identificar y reducir el fraude, y la auditoría forense desempeña un papel importante en este proceso, detectando de manera eficiente el fraude financiero, se hace hincapié en la colaboración interdisciplinaria entre expertos, incluidos analistas de datos, expertos en ciberseguridad y auditores forenses, este articulo hace empeño en la importancia de incorporar tecnologías de vanguardia, como la inteligencia artificial y el aprendizaje automático, a la auditoría forense para analizar grandes cantidades de datos y encontrar patrones sutiles. El artículo contiene sugerencias para mejorar las defensas contra el fraude, pero también sugiere que se utilicen con más frecuencia ejemplos del mundo real y que se reflexione más sobre las cuestiones éticas y de privacidad relacionadas con la auditoría forense. Además, se requiere de la necesidad de investigar la aplicabilidad global de estas estrategias y adaptarlas a los requisitos particulares de las pequeñas y medianas empresas. En conclusión, el artículo ofrece información para los responsables de la toma de decisiones y los profesionales que luchan contra el fraude financiero.
Pozaideologiczne uwikłania. Ukryty program we współczesnej debacie edukacyjnej
Authors:   Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, Pauluk Dorota
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this article is to reconstruct a state of the debate ongoing for over a half of the century on the so-called the hidden program. The different theoretical positions are compared and presented – from those who take the hidden program as a central concept and category, to those denying its presence in social sciences. Contentious issues have been outlined, above all in the views of the nature, sources and results of this phenomenon. Vigorous discussions ongoing in the English literature, often having the ideological roots, are used by the author to present the own perspective of the hidden program as an important educational category, but ignored in Polish science, that may become an inspiration for theorists and practitioners and also may become a tool for diagnosis and critique.
Współczesne niemieckie media drukowane – wybrane aspekty
Authors:   Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Zariczny Piotr
Published: February 2024

The paper draws on selected examples of the structure and working of the contemporary German print media, pointing to the most characteristic features of the matching process in the German press to the rapidly changing socio-economic environment, that is, the marketing of media coverage. German quality newspapers and magazines found their niche in this rapidly changing media market and have become media entities that provide broad services to the public, including that which requires in-depth analysis and information from the international space. Press despite its tabloidisation retains its influence nationwide and targeted, albeit to a limited group of customers (mostly elite) in these segments is trying to counter the general mediocrity of communication and provide not only emotional but also a fair comment and free of information and knowledge.
„Skrzecząca rzeczywistość” – (niewielka) konsumpcja kulturalna w świetle obiektywnych danych i subiektywnych uzasadnień
Authors:   Wyższa Szkoła Gospodarki w Bydgoszczy, Jeran Agnieszka
Published: February 2024

Representative surveys, carried out by the Central Statistical Office reveal how low is in Poland the scale of participation in culture: expenses connected with culture represent about 3% of household expenditure, and 1/3 of this amount is spent on television. Almost half of householders didn’t buy a book in year, 60% of Poles didn’t go to the cinema and 90% didn’t go to the theatre. In the same time, participation in culture is shown as a condition for social and economic development. The gap between absence of participation in culture and promoting culture is depicted in more detail in terms of statistics illustrating the scale of absence and in diagnosis of barriers. But this analysis leads to next questions – on the one hand about the apparent shallowness of these barriers, on the other – about the need for different way of task posed questions, new methods which break with the traditional questions about the museum visit or buying newspapers. As the culture changes, we should change tools of researching culture. Perhaps the picture will continue to indicate the dominance of absence, but maybe will penetrate beyond the enigmatic „I did not feel the need” to participate.
Beyond direct exposure to violence: effects of living in disordered and violent communities on psychological distress in young Mexican people
Authors: Pérez-Sastré Miguel A. , García-Peña Carmen , Ramos-Lira Luciana , Ortiz-Hernández Luis
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The association between community violence and mental health has been studied by reports of individual experiences, particularly in adolescents and youths, but little is known about the effect of living in disordered and violent communities. This study aims to determine the possible relation between living in disordered and violent community environments and psychological distress in Mexican adolescents and youths regardless of their individual experience of victimization and to assess the potential modifying effect of sex and age on this association. Data come from a cross-sectional survey with a representative sample of adolescents and youths living in Mexican municipalities, including 39,639 participants aged from 12 to 29 years. Disordered and violent community environments were assessed using reports from a secondary sample of adults who lived in the same communities as participants. Using exploratory factor analysis, three contextual variables related to disordered and violent community environment were created: social disorder, vandalism, and criminality. Multilevel linear regression models with random intercept were estimated. Adolescents and youths who lived in environments with higher social disorder had more psychological distress. Men in environments with greater vandalism had a higher level of psychological distress. Unexpectedly, women from communities with higher levels of crime had fewer symptoms. It is necessary to address the violence that exists in these communities, creating strategies that reduce not only crime, but also the social disorder and vandalism that could contribute to developing negative effects on mental health.
VIR-A-SER DOCENTE NA FORMAÇÃO INICIAL: IDEOLOGIAS LINGUÍSTICAS ENTRE A ESCOLA E A UNIVERSIDADE
Authors: Melo Sandra Helena Dias de
Published: February 2024

RESUMO Este trabalho objetiva identificar e discutir ideologias linguísticas (BLOMMAERT, 2014) na formação docente inicial de licenciandos(as) em Letras no âmbito do ensino de língua portuguesa. A investigação gira em torno de crenças, valores e conceitos sobre língua e ensino de língua portuguesa no vir-a-ser docente. A pesquisa, de cunho qualitativo com viés etnográfico, tem, na formação de um grupo focal, uma fonte de discussão sobre os significados culturais da formação docente inicial na esteira dos estudos da Linguística Aplicada e do que no Brasil se denominou Nova Pragmática. Nesse recorte, apresentam-se resultados relacionados a reflexões em torno dos temas: ecologia escolar e didatização no ensino de língua portuguesa. Por meio da análise de reuniões coletivas, entrevistas e questionários semiestruturados dirigidos ao grupo focal, foram constatados os seguintes resultados: (i) dificuldade e engessamento de ações e práticas pedagógicas dos sujeitos acompanhados no ambiente de ensino básico, especialmente nos Estágios Não Obrigatórios; em decorrência disso, (ii) impactos sobre a pedagogização da língua portuguesa, com destaque para uma interferência em conceitos de língua/ gramática adotados no ensino básico e/ou sobre os conceitos vistos na universidade. Deve-se considerar, por fim, que ao mesmo tempo que se percebe a base acadêmica teórico-prática na formação docente em ação dos sujeitos em formação inicial no ensino básico, percebe-se uma falta da instituição em promover maior diálogo sobre os efeitos na formação na experiência dos diferentes estágios.
El fracaso de las biopolíticas posmodernas: algunos apuntes sobre las tecnologías y prácticas de embellecimiento travestis
Authors: Vartabedian Julieta
Published: February 2024

Resumen Basado en el trabajo etnográfico que realicé junto a un grupo de travestis brasileñas trabajadoras del sexo en Río de Janeiro y Barcelona, en este artículo pretendo analizar las formas en que ellas emplean las tecnologías para transformar y embellecer unos cuerpos que cuestionan el modelo biomédico de nuestra sociedad: sus cuerpos no son leídos como “dóciles”, “saludables” ni “productivos” ya que tampoco “encajan”, ni pretenden encajar, en el binarismo sexual dominante. Por otro lado, la belleza - en tanto campo político y transformador - es uno de los principales elementos que las travestis tienen para encontrar su lugar en el mundo a partir de sus tránsitos (trans)nacionales: mientras se convierten en bellas travestis, están al mismo tiempo construyéndose como sujetas sociales que reclaman cierta inteligibilidad. Por lo tanto, la belleza para las travestis es un espacio (transitorio) de liberación que, en definitiva, pone en evidencia cómo ciertas tecnologías biopolíticas han fallado al producir cuerpos indisciplinados y bellas travestis que - con su supervivencia - se rebelan frente a un poder heteronormativo que considera que sus cuerpos no son dignos de duelo y, en consecuencia, “merecen morir”.
Um Lótus ou um Dragão? - a orientalização e fetichização dos corpos das mulheres Asiáticas
Authors: Pires Isabel
Published: February 2024

Resumo Este artigo provém das entrevistas realizadas com mulheres Chinesas residentes em Lisboa, com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 34 anos, no decorrer da primeira fase do trabalho de campo (2021/2022). Resultante do meu projeto de Doutoramento em Antropologia aqui busco compreender como mulheres asiáticas são observadas na experiência do quotidiano enquanto organismos fetichizados e como seguem (re)construindo as suas identidades. Percorrendo essencialmente representações visuais da “yellow fever” (o cinema de Hollywood em filmes como “O Mundo de Suzie Wong”, “Madame Butterfly”, “Miss Saigon” e “Year of the Dragon” e a pornografia inter-racial) procuro explorar como a “raça”, a “fetichização sexual” e as imagens estereotipadas exaustivamente disseminadas, afetam a vida das minhas interlocutoras.
On the borderlines of health, beauty, and enhancement: an analysis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Rohden Fabíola , Corrêa Amandha Sanguiné
Published: February 2024

Abstract This article analyzes the publications of women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Facebook groups. PCOS is a metabolic syndrome experienced by a vast number of women of childbearing age. Some of its main symptoms are acne, weight gain, and unwanted hair. On the other hand, the treatment focuses on changing the lifestyle associated with diet control and adopting new habits. The analysis of statements and pictures posted by the participants of the groups, which express their before-after transformations, reveals that diagnosis, treatment, and perception of PCOS are currently deeply associated with aesthetic factors. Finally, we discuss how this event is linked to the historically produced binary gender pattern centered on body differences and how it illustrates the emphasis on self-enhancement, especially concerning its expression in body and aesthetic standards.
Responding to STI epidemics among young people: a characterization of the language employed in educational materials
Authors: Lima Polyanna da Costa , Parreira Clélia Maria de Sousa Ferreira , Escalda Júlia , Sacco Ruth da Conceição Costa e Silva , Cabral Amanda de Siqueira , Venturelli Yunara , Mendonça Ana Valéria Machado , Escalda Patrícia Maria Fonseca
Published: February 2024

Abstract This article aims to characterize the language employed in educational and communications materials about STIs, HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis produced by the Ministry of Health between 2010 and 2019, identifying elements related to health promotion and disease prevention. We conducted an exploratory descriptive study. The materials were selected by performing a systematic search of the Ministry of Health website focusing on the period 2010-2019. The materials were analyzed to determine the educational approaches adopted. The preventive, educational and personal development approaches were identified in 100% (201), 24.87% (50) and 7.96% (16) of the materials, respectively. The radical and popular education for health approaches were not observed. The almost exclusive focus on the preventive approach reveals that promoting changes in individual habits and behavior alone is not sufficient to combat and solve the problem of STIs, HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis in Brazil.
Desafíos de salud y bienestar en el mundo según indicadores ODS
Authors: Medina-Hernández Edith Johana
Published: February 2024

Resumen En este estudio se analiza el estado actual de los indicadores de salud y bienestar pertenecientes a los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible (ODS), identificando los desafíos más significativos que se presentan entre los países del mundo y en la región de las Américas. Se utiliza la técnica multivariante HJ-Biplot para representar las variaciones y covariaciones existentes entre 16 indicadores del ODS 3, reportados al año 2022, según datos de 176 países, entre ellos, 31 del continente americano. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que indicadores como la esperanza de vida al nacer, la cobertura sanitaria universal y la demanda de planificación familiar satisfecha, caracterizan a los países desarrollados. En contraste, los países en vía de desarrollo aún registran retos importantes para favorecer la salud materna, el bienestar de los niños y en el control de enfermedades trasmisibles y crónicas. Por ello, en el marco de la Agenda 2030, es necesario continuar trabajando en acciones de política pública que permitan avanzar en la implementación de programas para mejorar la salud y el bienestar de la población, en especial entre las naciones de menores ingresos.
Prescrição, oferta e acesso aos medicamentos para disfunção erétil: um paradoxo na saúde pública?
Authors: Godoi André Luiz de , Facio Junior Fernando Nestor
Published: February 2024

Resumo Trata-se de um artigo embasado em opinião que procura refletir sobre o antagonismo estabelecido entre a Política Nacional de Atenção Integral à Saúde do Homem (PNAISH) com o recorte específico para DE (Disfunção Erétil) direcionado ao acesso de medicamentos. É notório que a PNAISH apresenta objetivos que vão além da saúde sexual e reprodutiva, sobretudo, mesmo após 13 anos de sua publicação, não houve incorporação de medicamentos para tratar DE no âmbito SUS. O artigo foi desenvolvido com base no cenário observado no dia a dia de atendimento aos pacientes que recebem cuidados no Serviço Ambulatorial da Saúde Masculina de um Hospital de Alta Complexidade. Isto por constatar a dificuldade dos médicos em prescreverem medicamentos para DE, por ausência de padronização no contexto SUS. Importante ressaltar, nesta perspectiva, que a prescrição de medicamentos no âmbito SUS deve seguir fidedignamente a Rename; conforme preconiza o Decreto 7.508 e, se atentar à Resolução SS-83 de 2015, vigente no estado de São Paulo. Ela estabelece que o custo da dispensação de medicamentos não contemplados na Rename, por meio da judicialização, prescritos por médico da rede estadual de saúde, poderá ser custeado pela instituição ao qual este esteja vinculado.
Prescription, offer and access to medications for erectile dysfunction: a paradox in public health?
Authors: Godoi André Luiz de , Facio Junior Fernando Nestor
Published: February 2024

Abstract This is an opinion-based article that aims to reflect on the antagonism established between the National Policy of Integral Attention to Men’s Health (PNAISH) with specific focus on ED (Erectile Dysfunction), directed to access to medication. It is well-known that PNAISH presents objectives that go beyond sexual and reproductive health, especially, even after 13 years of its publication, since there was no incorporation of medications to treat ED within the SUS. This article was developed based on the scenario observed in the daily care of patients who undergo treatment in the Men’s Health Outpatient Service of a High-Complexity Hospital. According to this perspective, it is important to emphasize, that the prescription of medications within the SUS should faithfully follow the Rename; as recommended by Decree 7,508, observing the Resolution SS-83 of 2015, in the state of São Paulo. This establishes that the cost of dispensing medications not included in the SUS pharmaceutical assistance protocols, through judicialization, prescribed by a physician in the state health network, may be funded by the institution to which this physician is affiliated.
Corpos transmasculinos negros em intersecções estéticas: entrevista com Leonardo Peçanha
Authors: Peçanha Leonardo Morjan Britto , Silva Junior Aureliano Lopes , Soliva Thiago Barcelos
Published: February 2024

Resumo Este artigo de opinião consiste em uma entrevista realizada com Leonardo Peçanha, um homem negro trans, ativista no campo dos direitos humanos e dos direitos das pessoas trans e pesquisador do campo da Saúde Coletiva. Na conversa que se segue Leonardo Peçanha, de forma interseccional, reflete sobre o lugar da beleza, modificações corporais e atividade física no processo de transição de gênero de sujeitos homens trans e transmasculinos, como também toca no tema das (im)possibilidades das pessoas trans no campo dos esportes de alto rendimento e nos conta sobre o concurso de beleza Mister Trans Brasil.
Use of technologies by nurses to promote breastfeeding: a scoping review
Authors: Silva Ana Roberta Vilarouca da , Moura Maria Sauanna Sany de , Carvalho Simone Barroso de , Braz Zeila Ribeiro , Leal Loisláyne Barros , Santos Ana Maria Ribeiro dos , Gouveia Marcia Teles de Oliveira , Avelino Fernanda Valéria Silva Dantas
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To map evidence on technologies used by nurses to promote breastfeeding in Health Services. Method: This is a scoping review, based on the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, carried out in 2022. The searches took place in seven databases, using the following combined descriptors: “nurse”, “technology”, “breastfeeding”, and “health services”. Results: Fifteen articles were found, the first from 2000 and the last from 2022, all published in English with a predominance of productions in the United States of America (n = 5) and Brazil (n = 3). The link was the technology present in most studies (n = 11). However, with regard to classification, educational and hard technologies were the most used in promotion strategies (n = 14 and n = 12), respectively. Conclusion: The articles showed a variety of technologies used to promote breastfeeding in health services, and thus, contributing for the maintenance and duration of breastfeeding.
Uso de tecnologias por enfermeiros para promoção do aleitamento materno: revisão de escopo
Authors: Silva Ana Roberta Vilarouca da , Moura Maria Sauanna Sany de , Carvalho Simone Barroso de , Braz Zeila Ribeiro , Leal Loisláyne Barros , Santos Ana Maria Ribeiro dos , Gouveia Marcia Teles de Oliveira , Avelino Fernanda Valéria Silva Dantas
Published: February 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Mapear evidências sobre tecnologias utilizadas por enfermeiros para promoção do aleitamento materno nos Serviços de Saúde. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo, baseada nas recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute e seguindo o PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, realizada no ano de 2022. As buscas aconteceram em sete bases de dados, utilizando-se os seguintes descritores combinados: “nurse”, “technology”, “breastf feeding” e “health services”. Resultados: Foram encontrados 15 artigos, sendo o primeiro de 2000 e o último de 2022, todos publicados em língua inglesa com predominância de produções nos Estados Unidos da América (n = 5) e no Brasil (n = 3). O vínculo foi a tecnologia que esteve presente na maioria dos estudos (n = 11). Porém, no que se refere à classificação, as tecnologias educacionais e duras foram as mais utilizadas nas estratégias de promoção (n = 14 e n = 12), respectivamente. Conclusão: Os artigos mostraram uma variedade de tecnologias usadas para a promoção do aleitamento materno nos serviços de saúde, e assim, contribuindo para a manutenção e duração do aleitamento materno.
The child’s experience of becoming ill with COVID-19
Authors: Silva Juliana Barony da , Henriques Nayara Luiza , Rigo Felipe Leonardo , Guerreiro Gonçalo Miguel Cordeiro Duarte , Fernandes Sérgio Joaquim Deodato , Duarte Elysangela Dittz
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the experience of children when they become ill with COVID-19. Method: Qualitative-descriptive and exploratory study, guided by the World Health Organization’s concept of Quality of Life. Twenty-four children participated, aged between seven and nine years, 11 months and 29 days, diagnosed with COVID-19. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and underwent deductive thematic analysis. Results: The children understood what COVID-19 is, its high lethality and transmissibility, and its forms of contagion and prevention. COVID-19 has been identified as something negative. The experience of children becoming ill with COVID-19 was permeated by changes in their routines, especially due to having activities limited to the home, emotional changes, and physical symptoms due to infection with the virus. Conclusion: The children understood the seriousness of the pandemic and identified the changes that had occurred. They also expressed understanding about the disease and its control. Knowing children’s experience of illness can guide care actions aimed at them, recognizing that children’s adequate understanding of what they experience can contribute to coping with illness and their participation in control actions.
A experiência da criança sobre o seu adoecimento por COVID-19
Authors: Silva Juliana Barony da , Henriques Nayara Luiza , Rigo Felipe Leonardo , Guerreiro Gonçalo Miguel Cordeiro Duarte , Fernandes Sérgio Joaquim Deodato , Duarte Elysangela Dittz
Published: February 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Conhecer a experiência de crianças em seu adoecimento por COVID-19. Método: Estudo qualitativo descritivo e exploratório, guiado pelo conceito de Qualidade de Vida da Organização Mundial de Saúde. Participaram 24 crianças, com idades entre sete e nove anos, 11 meses e 29 dias, diagnosticadas com COVID-19. Os dados foram coletados mediante entrevista semiestruturada e submetidos à análise temática dedutiva. Resultados: As crianças compreendiam o que é a COVID-19, a sua alta letalidade e transmissibilidade e ainda suas formas de contágio e prevenção. A COVID-19 foi identificada como algo negativo. A experiência de adoecimento de crianças por COVID-19 foi permeada por mudanças em suas rotinas, sobretudo por ter as atividades limitadas ao domicílio, alterações emocionais e sintomas físicos devido à infecção pelo vírus. Conclusão: As crianças compreenderam a gravidade da pandemia e identificaram as mudanças ocorridas. Também manifestaram entendimento sobre a doença e o seu controle. Conhecer a experiência de adoecimento de crianças pode orientar ações de cuidado direcionadas a elas, reconhecendo que entendimento adequado da criança sobre o que ela vivencia pode contribuir para o enfrentamento do adoecimento e para sua participação nas ações de controle.
Soybean germplasm characterization for human consumption aptitude in Uruguay
Authors: Vera Giuliana , Condón Priano Federico , Vázquez Daniel
Published: February 2024

Abstract Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) is a crop of world economic importance; and its grain constitutes a significant source of protein and carbohydrates for human consumption. This work aimed to characterize soybean genotypes available in Uruguay for human consumption regarding protein quantity and quality, carbohydrate composition and oil content in relation to yield, both in genetically modified and conventional genotypes. In this study, 13 genotypes grown in three different environments (two locations, two years), a conventional set (22 genotypes) and a genetically modified set (36 genotypes), grown in a single environment were subject to study. The traits measured were yield, total protein, oil content, soluble protein, glycinin (11S), conglycinin (7S), the 11S/7S ratio, soluble carbohydrates, sucrose and total raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs). A significant environmental and genotype effect was detected for most of the parameters. The interaction between genotype and environment was significant for total protein, oil content and sucrose. Soluble protein and the 11S fraction were only affected by environment; soluble carbohydrates and the 7S fraction were only affected by genotype. It was possible to identify genotypes with good characteristics for human consumption (high total protein, sucrose, ratio 11S/7S and low oligosaccharides) across environments, both genetically modified and conventional genotypes. Variability was found among the genotypes available in Uruguay in the parameters studied.
Preclinical safety evaluation of a probiotic yogurt made with tumbo pulp (Passiflora tripartita Kunth)
Authors: Inocente Camones Miguel Angel , Arias Arroyo Gladys Constanza , Flores López Óscar Bernuy , Capcha Siccha Marleny Flor , Bravo Araujo Gloria Tula , Zavaleta Ayala Jimy Jhonn
Published: February 2024

Abstract A probiotic yogurt made from the pulp of the tumbo fruit (Passiflora tripartita Kunth) possesses antioxidant capacity, physicochemical and microbiological quality and stability; however, it needs to be safe for later studies of clinical functionality. The present study would be considered as a precursor to the preclinical safety evaluation of a functional food by in vivo toxicological testing. The study aimed to evaluate the preclinical safety of yogurt made from the pulp of the tumbo fruit (P. tripartita). The toxicological studies proposed were based on the OECD 423:2001 standard on Acute Oral Toxicity, performing the peroral administration of the probiotic yogurt at a dose of 2000 mg/kg one-time in a group of randomized male rats, for its evaluation during 14 days compared to a control group; and on the OECD 407: 2008 on Repeated Dose Oral Toxicity, a daily dose of 2000 mg/kg of the yogurt was administered for 28 days in male rats, considering the evaluation of their clinical, hematological and biochemical parameters, to determine any possible toxic effect produced by the probiotic formulation. The results showed that in both toxicological studies, no adverse alterations were detected in their clinical signs, relative organ weights and hematological and biochemical profiles. In addition, a possible improvement in the immunological status, liver function and hematological profile was evidenced as a finding. In conclusion, it was possible to establish knowledge on the preclinical safety of the formulation of a probiotic yogurt made with tumbo fruit pulp, obtaining a NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) value higher than 2000 mg/kg body weight in male rats.
Prevalence and factors associated with carrying out prenatal tests in the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Fabri Eduarda Rockenbach , Canônico Simone Biff , Silva Rosane Meire Munhak da , Ferreira Helder , Zilly Adriana , Contiero Ana Paula
Published: February 2024

Abstract Objective To identify the prevalence of prenatal screening and its associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in a Brazilian health region. Method A cross-sectional and descriptive research study, carried out with 408 puerperal women in the maternity hospitals from the 9th Health Region, through survey and consultation of the pregnant women's medical records and cards. The Chi-square test was used, assuming a significance level of p<0.05. Results There was low prevalence of prenatal exams: 67% in the first trimester, 59.2% in the second and 48.98% in the third. Non-white race and prenatal care initiation after the 14th week are associated with low performance of serological/biochemical tests. Conclusion and implications for the practice The performance of prenatal tests was not satisfactory during the pandemic period, allowing us to verify the existence of gaps in prenatal care quality. In adverse situations, as was the case in the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses can use strategies that guarantee prenatal care continuity and comprehensiveness, especially among the most vulnerable populations.
Nursing professionals’ perceptions of the care provided to the neonate with intestinal elimination ostomy
Authors: Oliveira Amanda de Araujo Mesquita de , Vilar Andrea Maria Alves , Sá Neto José Antônio de , Vasconcelos Rachel Leite Soares de , Ribeiro Marcelle Sampaio de Freitas Guimarães
Published: February 2024

Abstract Objectives To understand the perception of the nursing team of the neonatal unit about the care provided to hospitalized newborns with intestinal ostomy and to discuss the factors that interfere in nursing care. Method Exploratory and descriptive study, with a qualitative approach. Eight nurses and eight nursing technicians who work in a Neonatal Unit in Rio de Janeiro took part. Data were collected between April and June 2022, through semi-structured interviews and content analysis. Results Two categories emerged: “perceptions of the nursing team regarding the care of hospitalized newborns with intestinal ostomies and family health education”; and “facilitating and hindering aspects of nursing care for newborns with intestinal ostomy and the importance of continuing education in the setting of the Neonatal Unit”. Conclusion and implications for practice The management of newborns with intestinal ostomies is current and involves nursing care with the stoma and skin of the newborn, extending to the practice of health education for family members. The management of complications, the unavailability of materials and fragmented care are challenging. This finding can support the development of systematized nursing interventions for newborns and their parents in the neonatal unit.
Palliative care in neonatology from nurses’ perspective
Authors: Dantas Cíntia Martins Lacerda , Araujo Juliane Pagliari , Marcon Sonia Silva , Pimenta Rosângela Aparecida , Zani Adriana Valongo
Published: February 2024

Abstract Objective to grasp nurses’ perceptions and experiences about palliative care in neonatology. Method qualitative research, with palliative care as its conceptual basis, carried out with nurses working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of three hospitals located in a municipality in the northern region of Paraná. Data were collected from November 2019 to January 2020, analyzed using the Discourse of the Collective Subject methodological framework. Results twenty nurses participated, most of them with less than 5 years of experience. Three topics reflect nurses’ perceptions and experiences: 1) Palliative care: from training to professional experience; 2) Meaning palliative care in neonatology; 3) Eligibility for neonatal palliative care. Conclusion and implications for practice nurses report gaps in their training for assisting newborns in palliative care; however, many presented an understanding of the meaning of palliative care with a focus on quality of life of babies affected by an incurable situation or illness, including the family. These aspects point to the need for training and health education focused on this topic as well as the implementation of palliative care in the neonatology service.
Cuidados paliativos em neonatologia sob a ótica do enfermeiro
Authors: Dantas Cíntia Martins Lacerda , Araujo Juliane Pagliari , Marcon Sonia Silva , Pimenta Rosângela Aparecida , Zani Adriana Valongo
Published: February 2024

Resumo Objetivo apreender as percepções e vivências de enfermeiros sobre os cuidados paliativos em neonatologia. Método pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, tendo como base conceitual os cuidados paliativos, realizada com enfermeiros atuantes em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal de três hospitais localizados em um município na região norte do Paraná. Os dados foram coletados no período de novembro de 2019 a janeiro de 2020, analisados por meio do referencial metodológico Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo Resultados participaram 20 enfermeiros, em sua maioria com tempo de experiência menor que 5 anos. Três temas traduzem as percepções e vivências dos enfermeiros: 1) Cuidados paliativos: da formação à vivência profissional; 2) Significando os cuidados paliativos em neonatologia; 3) Elegibilidade para os cuidados paliativos neonatais. Conclusão e implicações para a prática o enfermeiro refere lacunas em sua formação para a assistência ao recém-nascido em cuidados paliativos, no entanto muitos apresentaram a compreensão do significado de cuidados paliativos com foco na qualidade de vida dos bebês acometidos por uma situação ou doença incurável, incluindo a família. Tais aspectos apontam para a necessidade de formação e educação em saúde voltada para essa temática, bem como a implantação dos cuidados paliativos no serviço de neonatologia.
El ideal profesional de equipo directivo en las políticas de inclusión escolar en Chile*
Authors: Valdés René , Fardella Carla
Published: February 2024

Resumen El objetivo de este artículo es reportar los resultados de un estudio documental sobre el ideal profesional de equipo directivo que prescriben las políticas de inclusión en el emblemático caso de neoliberalismo chileno. Para ello se analizaron 19 textos oficiales (2011–2021) mediante la técnica del análisis de discurso con la herramienta analítica de repertorios interpretativos. Los resultados destacan la figura de un equipo directivo altamente demandado y responsable por el rendimiento académico de las escuelas, con foco en la cobertura curricular, en la protocolización de la inclusión y en la gestión de una participación escolar centrada en el adulto. El ideal profesional que se construye en las políticas de inclusión plantea implicancias, posibilidades y limitaciones que merecen ser discutidas en función de liderar escuelas inclusivas.
Educação sexual no programa do Ensino Secundário Geral em Moçambique: análise dos Planos Estratégicos da Educação 1999–2021
Authors: Mubate Jofina Lázaro João Félix
Published: February 2024

Resumo Este trabalho procurou compreender como a Educação sexual é abordada no programa do Ensino Secundário Geral em Moçambique. Com recurso a pesquisa bibliográfica foram analisados materiais científicos e documentais, dentre os quais destacam-se os diferentes Planos Estratégicos de Educação do Sistema Nacional de Educação moçambicano. Os resultados do estudo revelam que a introdução da Educação sexual nas políticas educacionais moçambicanas teve uma forte incitação do Fundo das Nações Unidas para a População. Desde a sua introdução no Plano Estratégico da Educação, a Educação sexual assumiu diferentes contornos (por exemplo: no momento da sua introdução dava relevância aos aspetos técnico-fisiológicos excluindo as componentes relacionais e emocionais da sexualidade) e a medida que os planos estratégicos da Educação são revistos, a abordagem feita ao conceito de Educação sexual vai se tornando mais abrangente trazendo aspetos de natureza biológica, psicológica e social.
The Chemistry of the Platinum Group Metals
Authors: L.B.H.  , B.A.M.
Published: February 2024

For the first time an international conference has been devoted solely to the chemistry of the platinum group of metals. Organised by the Dalton Division of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol, this highly successful meeting attracted well over three hundred participants from twenty-seven countries, the proceedings including four main lectures, thirty invited papers and more than a hundred contributions in the form of posters.
JOURNALISTIC MATERIAL AS AN ATTEMPT TO PRESSURE THE COURT
Authors:   National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mamytkanova Chynara
Published: February 2024

The article examines the current domestic problems of interaction of the Kyrgyz court with the media. Bloggers, freelancers and independent journalists have a special impact on the interaction of the judicial system with the media. Misunderstanding and insufficient knowledge of the provisions of the current legislation entail a negative attitude and form distrust between journalists and employees of the judicial system. In particular, the article for the first time interprets a new terminology in modern journalism - court scandalization. The main content of the article is about the causes of conflict situations, in which the judicial system, journalists, and litigants are drawn together. The result is the undermining of trust in one of the branches of state power, which has a threat to the authority of the entire state power. Examples of case studies are given, and the experience of two neighboring states, Russia and Kazakhstan, is examined.
THE ESSENCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF PROCEEDINGS IN CASES OF CRIMES COMMITTED BY CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW
Authors:   Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Otonbaeva Rahima
Published: February 2024

This article is devoted to the disclosure of the essence and significance of proceedings in cases of crimes committed by children in conflict with the law. It should also be noted that the article reveals novelties in the legislation on children in conflict with the law and further judicial reforms that have taken place. The legal grounds for the implementation of individual preventive work with minors and families in difficult life situations are indicated.The author sufficiently disclosed the role of the participation of a specialized prosecutor, investigator, judge and lawyer for children, the authorized state body for the protection of children in cases involving children in conflict with the law, victims and witnesses. Ways to prevent juvenile delinquency are also noted. In general, the article gives a general overview of the problems and ways of solving cases of crimes committed by children in conflict with the law.
ANALYSIS OF EDGE DETECTION METHODS IN IMAGE PROCESSING
Authors:   Ala-Too International University, Shambetova Burul , Shigute Gaso Mekia ,   Ala-Too International University
Published: February 2024

The primary goal of computer vision is to interpret the contents of an image, which can be achieved through image segmentation. This technique involves dividing an image into meaningful regions based on the intended application. By detecting and outlining the edges of objects, we can identify them within the image. Edges refer to the boundaries between objects and the background, as well as the boundaries between overlapping objects. Through image segmentation, we can separate the image from the background and extract valuable information. Edge detection is a crucial step in image segmentation, as it involves identifying and locating abrupt changes in the image. This article analyzes various edge detection techniques, such as Sobel, Prewitt, Roberts, Canny, and Laplacian Gaussian (LoG), using an esophageal image in Python.