bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of the Applicability of a Constant-Head Borehole Permeameter Test to River Levees
Authors: Zhang Wenyue , Takahashi Akihiro
Published: January 2024

The Guelph Permeameter (GP) test, one of the constant-head borehole permeameter tests, is a potential tool for studying the heterogeneous alluvial deposits in the foundation of river levees. However, the applicability in the targeted environment and adequacy of the information obtained by the tests are still unclear. Experiments are conducted in a model ground and in the field to verify the applicability of the GP test concerning underseepage through river levees. Discussions focus on the effects of the groundwater table, seepage behavior during the test, and the representative volume of soil tested. It is noted that for sandy and silty soils, reasonable estimations of the hydraulic conductivity can be made by applying the Reynolds’ solution, but the estimation of the hydraulic conductivity in clayey soil is affected by the macropores in the soil. The GP tests performed in this study have representative volumes on the order of a few to tens of centimeters so that heterogeneity can be investigated at the meter scale. In summary, the GP test is a useful tool for evaluating the underseepage through river levees.
Effects of Scalene Muscle Stretching on Slow Vital Capacity and Chest Expansion in Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Interventional Study
Authors: Vyas Miral , Mehta Mihir , Oza Falak , Ratnoo Bhumika
Published: January 2024

Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a coronary revascularization technique associated with diminished pulmonary function. During the first week after CABG, slow vital capacity (SVC) decreases by 30%–60%. Scalene muscles affect pulmonary function because they attach to the 1st and 2nd ribs. Shorter scalene muscles can decrease inhalation volume and chest expansion. Very few studies have assessed the effects of scalene stretching on SVC and chest expansion in patients post-CABG. Therefore, this study was aimed at determining the effects of scalene muscle stretching on SVC and chest expansion in such patients.

Methods: A total of 74 patients post-CABG (phase 2) meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated to two groups: an intervention group (n = 30) performing scalene muscle stretching and a control group (n = 30) performing active neck exercise. Pre & Post SVC and chest expansion were measured in all patients. A total of 14 patients were excluded. Statistical analysis was conducted in SPSS software (version 20.0).

Results: SVC showed significant increase (P < 0.05) in the intervention group compared with the control group. Chest expansion was statistically non-significant between groups (P > 0.05).

Conclusion and clinical implications: Scalene muscle stretching improves SVC in patients post-CABG (phase 2). Hence, scalene stretching should be included in programs for improving respiratory function.
Co-representation of Functional Brain Networks Is Shaped by Cortical Myeloarchitecture and Reveals Individual Behavioral Ability
Authors: Chu Congying , Li Wen , Shi Weiyang , Wang Haiyan , Wang Jiaojian , Liu Yong , Liu Bing , Elmenhorst David , Eickhoff Simon B. , Fan Lingzhong , Jiang Tianzi
Published: January 2024

Large-scale functional networks are spatially distributed in the human brain. Despite recent progress in differentiating their functional roles, how the brain navigates the spatial coordination among them and the biological relevance of this coordination is still not fully understood. Capitalizing on canonical individualized networks derived from functional MRI data, we proposed a new concept, that is, co-representation of functional brain networks, to delineate the spatial coordination among them. To further quantify the co-representation pattern, we defined two indexes, that is, the co-representation specificity (CoRS) and intensity (CoRI), for separately measuring the extent of specific and average expression of functional networks at each brain location by using the data from both sexes. We found that the identified pattern of co-representation was anchored by cortical regions with three types of cytoarchitectural classes along a sensory–fugal axis, including, at the first end, primary (idiotypic) regions showing high CoRS, at the second end, heteromodal regions showing low CoRS and high CoRI, at the third end, paralimbic regions showing low CoRI. Importantly, we demonstrated the critical role of myeloarchitecture in sculpting the spatial distribution of co-representation by assessing the association with the myelin-related neuroanatomical and transcriptomic profiles. Furthermore, the significance of manifesting the co-representation was revealed in its prediction of individual behavioral ability. Our findings indicated that the spatial coordination among functional networks was built upon an anatomically configured blueprint to facilitate neural information processing, while advancing our understanding of the topographical organization of the brain by emphasizing the assembly of functional networks.
The Making of Caribbean Approaches to Climate Adaptation
Authors: Vaughn Sarah E.
Published: January 2024

This article considers the social institutions, expertise, and technologies shaping commitments to climate adaptation across the Caribbean. The historical experience of modernity in the region can provide insight into the challenges and opportunities of current global climate negotiations. As greenhouse gas emissions steadily increase, Caribbean scientists and political leaders have taken urgent steps to develop state-sponsored partnerships for projects that combat some of the region’s most destructive risks, including floods, hurricanes, and sea level rise. But these projects have tended to prioritize big science over other knowledge forms, demonstrating that climate adaptation materializes around three major concerns: data, vulnerability, and climate justice.
Relevance of Legal Capacity as Legitimate Terms of Agreement of Saving for Child in the Bank
Authors: Ari Muhammad As , Imanullah Moch Nadjib , Setiono Setiono
Published: January 2024

Indonesia is law state such as inserted in constitutional 1945. Legitimation Indonesia as law state have the impact that all attitude have to relevance by law. Similarly act such as saving in the bank. The law Number 10 of 1998 concerning change of the law Number 7 of 1992 concerning the banking stated the definition account saving as follows: “account saving is savings who can be taken accord agreement of parties only, but it can’t be taken with check, billyet, giro ect”. The definition of account saving upon explain implicitly that terms of agreement of saving surrender parties (pay attention of sentence “according specialist term by parties”). The sentence upon is norm blanked should facilitate the child for saving independent according of the best interest of the child principle. But the banking decided use the general law about legal capacity one forbidden the child saving independent. The law one forbidden the child saving independent is going to give impact such as is blocked protective of law to interest child are for live, grow and develop for prepare the future their selves. Salving independent by the child are growth and development psychologically. According a research by Child and Youth Finance International said “the human one saving since child period is better than the human don’t save since child period. It’s mean attitude saving is going to become the child find best growth and the best psychological development.
Law Construction in Modern Society
Authors: Arief Sofyan
Published: January 2024

The effectiveness of law as a tool for social construction should ideally enhance our societal framework and address the challenges of the evolving era. However, contemporary observations reveal a growing lack of trust in the legal system. Critics point to perceived deficiencies in the quality of laws as agents of social construction and in achieving substantive justice. Moreover, a palpable anxiety surrounding a legitimacy crisis is evident. The role of law as a medium for social construction, aiming to establish a just and prosperous society, faces considerable resistance. Understanding the root causes behind society's struggle to interpret and embrace the purpose of law as a social construction instrument becomes imperative. The inadequate level of legal awareness among the populace is closely linked to issues such as educational disparities. The existing education systems, patterns of regulatory socialization, and restricted public access to information contribute to a diminished recognition of the importance of law. Addressing these challenges necessitates a focus on education as a viable solution. By elevating legal awareness, it is anticipated that the propensity for individuals to contravene the law would diminish. Therefore, investing in public education emerges as a promising strategy to foster the realization of a modern, constructively developed society.
Isolated hypoaldosteronism is a cause of hypovolemic but not euvolemic hyponatremia
Authors: Ruiz-Sánchez Jorge Gabriel , Calle-Pascual Alfonso Luis , Rubio-Herrera Miguel Ángel , De Miguel Novoa María Paz , Gómez-Hoyos Emilia , Runkle Isabelle
Published: January 2024

Introduction

Hypoaldosteronism is characterized by hyperkalemia, and/or hypovolemic hyponatremia (HH), often accompanied by metabolic acidosis. HH is typical of hypoaldosteronism, whereas euvolemic hyponatremia (EH) is not. The purpose of the current study is to describe the characteristics of hyponatremia in hypoaldosteronism and elucidate whether EH can be considered part of the disease’s spectrum.

Methods

In a hypoaldosteronism cohort, we analyzed the factors associated with hyponatremia, comparing the characteristics of EH and HH and their associated factors. Correlation analyses of mineralocorticoid biomarkers, such as the transtubular potassium gradient (TTKG), the urinary Na+/K+ ratio (UNa+/UK+) with serum, and urinary electrolytes were performed in both types of hyponatremia.

Results

Of 112 hypoaldosteronism episodes, 77.7% were ≥65 years old, 44.6% were women, and 80 (71.4%) had hyponatremia. Hyponatremia was negatively associated with the presence of chronic kidney disease, and positively with a hypovolemic state, malnutrition, a prior history of hyponatremia, and glucocorticoid therapy. HH: 61/80 and EH: 19/80 episodes. HH was associated with an age ≥65 years and the use of diuretics, as well as factors related to an aldosterone deficit and/or mineralocorticoid resistance. In HH but not in EH, urinary potassium was correlated with the TTKG, and urinary sodium with both the TTKG and the UNa+/UK+.

Conclusion

Both HH and EH can be observed in hypoaldosteronism. However, only the former would be related to insufficient mineralocorticoid activity.

Significance statement

Isolated hypoaldosteronism is a poorly understood and underdiagnosed endocrinological disorder, classically recognized only when hyperkalemia is present. The development of hypovolemic hyponatremia, however, is also easily explained by the physiopathology of the disorder. The current study addresses the features of hyponatremia when found in the context of mineralocorticoid insufficiency, and confirms an association between hypovolemic hyponatremia and isolated hypoaldosteronism. Thus, the clinical spectrum of hypoaldosteronism is extended to include hypovolemic hyponatremia as a frequent manifestation of the disorder.
Gestión de almacenes y productividad en el área de despacho de empresas manufactureras: una breve revisión
Authors: Guillen Sanchez Jhoseline Stayce , Vite-Méndez Jimena , Abarca-Salazar Renato
Published: January 2024

Actualmente las empresas están enfocadas en obtener una adecuada gestión de almacenes, por lo que buscan utilizar diferentes herramientas de mejora con el fin de perfeccionar sus procesos, optimizar sus tiempos e incrementar su productividad para aumentar sus ingresos y a su vez satisfacer las necesidades de sus clientes. El objetivo de esta revisión es describir y analizar las distintas técnicas para una correcta gestión de almacenes en el área de despacho de empresas manufactureras. Las fuentes de información fueron recopilaron de base de datos como Repositorios Universitarios, Google Académico, Scopus, Scielo y Redalyc. Se recopilaron 41 artículos y 19 tesis, de los cuales se excluyeron 24 artículos y 16 tesis por datos que no tenían coherencia con el tema, no estaban alineados a los objetivos planteados para esta revisión sistemática y no tenían relación con el sector manufacturero. La principal limitación fueron las investigaciones con restricciones por derecho de autor o por las editoriales. Finalmente, se observó que las principales herramientas de mejora que emplean las empresas son 5S, Lean Manufacturing y la clasificación ABC.
La resiliencia como base de estrategias que se convierten en una oportunidad para el avance de la empresa familiar - Cambios de paradigma.
Authors: Chaparro Mantilla Mónica Liliana , Muñoz Gallego Mónica , Paz Wilson Andrés Paz , Rivera Lozano Miller
Published: January 2024

Este artículo proviene de la investigación: Resiliencia por parte de empresas familiares con Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (RSE) para sobrevivir a la crisis por la pandemia; la cual se enfocó en estudiar las estrategias de las empresas familiares para consolidarse a través del uso de herramientas tecnológicas como las plataformas en la nube, redes sociales y App con infraestructuras digitales innovadoras. El enfoque metodológico es cualitativo cuyo diseño socio-económico, incorpora algunos elementos de la investigación sistemática documental.  Para lo cual se pretendió como objetivo describir cómo se desenvolvieron las empresas en la situación disruptiva y de qué manera sus estrategias agenciaron el fortalecimiento de las empresas como cambio de paradigma hacia los nuevos retos que impone la nueva era Pos COVID. El artículo evidencia las condiciones de resiliencia que acompañan las acciones de grupos de empresas de familias y cómo le hicieron frente al SARS, COVID 19. En las conclusiones se propone un reforzamiento de las políticas económicas y tecnológicas que cobijan a las empresas y que aporten no sólo a la sostenibilidad económica del país para que puedan alcanzar sus capacidades, sino también a apoyar a las nuevas generaciones que están cambiando el espectro empresarial a través del uso de las TIC, la digitalización y el comercio electrónico para potenciar las economías familiares.
Desgaste Laboral, una revisión sistemática en el sector de servicios
Authors: Medina Chacón Emilsy Rosio , Londoño Restrepo Diana Catalina , Ramirez Cardona Biviana , Patarroyo Durán Nubia Isolina
Published: January 2024

El síndrome de Burnout es una afección que ha tenido impacto en las personas con trabajos de alta demanda física o emocional, personas cuya labor involucra atención al público. Se han realizado estudios relacionados a este síndrome a través del tiempo orientados en áreas específicas. Esta investigación de revisión sistemática en las bases de datos de scopus Y Web of Science considerando en total 58 artículos encontrando, entre otros hallazgos, que las áreas con mayor número de investigaciones relacionadas al desgaste laboral en sus trabajadores se enfocan en las ciencias humanas y sociales, sobre todo en el sector de salud.

Esta investigación pretende identificar las tendencias actuales y las áreas que puedan ser de interés investigativo en el sector de servicios y en las cuales aún no se han desarrollado estudios, a  fin servir como referente para nuevas investigaciones asociados a los resultados encontrados.
How Teacher Support Affects Migrant Children’s Learning Satisfaction
Authors: Liu Zaihua
Published: January 2024

Teacher support significantly affects student learning and directly relates to their academic development. Learning satisfaction is the subjective perception and evaluation of learning quality on the part of the student, which represents, to certain extent, the quality of education. Based on data from a questionnaire survey of 1251 migrant children in grades three throughout six, this study analyzed how teacher support impacted the learning satisfaction of migrant children. Research findings indicated that teacher support had a significantly positive effect on migrant children’s learning satisfaction; and that teacher support indirectly and positively affects their learning satisfaction through the separate mediating effect of their learning engagement as well as via the chain mediating effects of their academic adjustment and learning engagement.
Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over Human Writer?
Authors: Kojima Atsuki
Published: January 2024

Despite notable progressions in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the imminent complete supplanting of human writers by AI is exceedingly improbable. Undoubtedly, AI is currently capable of producing texts that are only marginally cogent or even imitate specific writing styles by utilizing machine learning and algorithms. However, what distinguishes human writers is their capacity to imbue their works with ingenuity, sentimentality, and distinct viewpoints. Writing is more than simply assembling words; it is an authentic expression of oneself. In addition, human beings possess superior cognitive abilities such as critical thinking, intuition, and the capacity to comprehend intricate contexts beyond the current capabilities of any algorithm. However, who can say what the future may bring? It is not inconceivable that talent-matched AI writers will one day compose bestselling novels and award-winning articles alongside us humans.
Career Plateauing among Chinese Kindergarten Teachers
Authors: Wang Yan
Published: January 2024

Teacher career plateaus hinder the high-quality development of teaching staff. Based on a nationwide questionnaire survey on Chinese kindergarten teachers’ career plateaus, this study developed a kindergarten teacher career plateauing structural model. The research findings indicate that overall career plateauing among Chinese kindergarten teachers is at a moderate level. The kindergarten teacher career plateauing model is best represented by the second-order single-factor/first-order three-factor structure, which consists of three dimensions: professional development, hierarchical, and emotional plateauing. Among these dimensions, emotional plateauing is most intensively perceived by teachers. Telltale signs of kindergarten teacher career plateauing range from stagnation of professional progress to losses of senses of meaning in work, constrained promotion of professional titles, slim chances of promotion to higher positions, fading positive emotional engagement, and increased negative workplace emotions. Implications of the study for building a professionalized preschool teaching force include emphases on teachers’ long-range career planning and their agency in career advancement. Special attention should be paid to their emotional needs.
The Skewed Role of Home Education in Child Development in China
Authors: Zhang Lei
Published: January 2024

Home education plays a unique, vital role in child development that differs from that of formal education. Currently, there is an abnormal phenomenon in Chinese basic education: home education becomes academically focused. This article gives an overview of skewed home education in basic education students, analyzes its causes and harms, and proposes relevant suggestions for a more reasonable implementation of home education with the aim of promoting legitimate home-school partnerships for student healthy growth.
Thermoplastic sugar palm starch reinforced graphene nanoplatelets for sustainable biocomposite films
Authors: Rahmat Noor Fadhilah , Sajab Mohd Shaiful , Afdzaluddin Atiqah Mohd , Ding Gongtao , Chia Chin Hua
Published: January 2024

Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) were incorporated into thermoplastic starch (TPS) films, and effects on water absorption and mechanical properties were investigated. GNP inclusion formed a barrier that significantly reduced water absorption, resulting in denser TPS/GNP films. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed changes in chemical interactions, and FESEM analysis showed improved GNP dispersion at this concentration. Water contact angle results indicated increased hydrophobicity with higher GNP content. Positive influences on mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and Young’s modulus, were observed at 12 wt% GNP, but excessive GNP content caused agglomeration and reduced ductility. The study results highlight the potential of GNP-reinforced TPS films for improved water resistance and mechanical properties, emphasizing the need for careful optimization in future research.
Comparison between methods in learning stimulation program based on response to intervention
Authors: Faleiro Amanda , Ribas Letícia Pacheco
Published: January 2024

Objective: to verify the effectiveness of a stimulation program for learning difficulties and to compare the benefits of different stimulation methods. Method: Level 2 of the Response to Intervention Program was applied to a Brazilian sample of students from 1st to 3rd years of elementary school in a public school in a municipality located in the south of Brazil, with complaints of learning difficulties, totaling a sample of 51 participants. Three stimulation methods were compared, with the sample being divided as follows: group 1 (Metaphon) -19 participants; group 2 (Auditory Training) -16 participants; and group 3 (Control) -16 participants. Participants were assessed pre and post intervention using the Phonological Assessment Instrument, Phonological Awareness Sequential Assessment Instrument and School Performance Test protocols. The interventions took place in 10 45-minute sessions, in groups of 4 to 5 students. Results: groups 1 and 2 demonstrated greater gains for participants compared to groups 3 in qualitative and quantitative analysis. The following results were statistically significant: qualification of phonological awareness, except group 1 for the syllabic portion; the difference in the gross number of correct answers in the pre and post-intervention assessments of groups 1 and 2. Groups 2 demonstrated good results, standing out from the other methods. Conclusion: the intervention groups generally showed significant improvements after the reevaluations. It was possible to observe a positive outcome in the group stimulation.
Investigation of the effect of isoxazole derivatives on glutathione-dependent enzymes associated with cancer
Authors: Esra Duran Hatice
Published: January 2024

Globally, cancer is currently the second-most common cause of death. As such, it is a crucial problem that affects society's well-being all around the world. Chemotherapy is the most commonly used treatment for cancer. It is a technique that uses drugs to kill cancerous cells or the cancerous organism itself. Chemotherapy has been used to treat metastatic cancer for the past 50 years, with varying degrees of effectiveness. One of the main problems with many chemotherapeutic drugs is that they might damage healthy cells and organs. These drugs frequently have a low therapeutic index, a restricted ability to selectively target cancerous cells, and a high propensity to develop drug resistance after extended use. Furthermore, a rise in the expression of glutathione reductase (GR; EC 1.8.1.7) and glutathione S-transferase (GST; EC 2.5.1.18) can be seen with time. Extensive study on proteins and their functions in the development of cancer cells has been conducted in recent years. Glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) are a superfamily of enzymes that play a critical role in the detoxification of cells by protecting them against reactive electrophiles such as chemotherapeutic drugs and reactive oxygen species. Glutathione reductase (GR), on the other hand, is an essential antioxidant enzyme that supports cellular protection against oxidative stress. In addition to its antioxidant role, GR has become a target for the synthesis of antimalarial and anticancer medications. In the current investigation, affinity chromatography was used to purificate the GST and GR enzymes from human erythrocytes. Through the calculation of IC50 and KI values for these derivatives, the effects of isoxazole derivatives on these purified enzymes were examined, with an emphasis on identifying the forms of inhibition.
Preoxygenation and apneic oxygenation in emergency airway management
Authors: Barbosa Alexandra , Mosier Jarrod M.
Published: January 2024

Preoxygenation during the peri-intubation period is now considered a critical aspect of rapid sequence intubation and an important skill for emergency medicine and critical care providers. Peri-intubation hypoxemia carries significant risk, including cardiac arrest, and care must be taken for appropriate management including through apnea and initiation of laryngoscopy. Appropriate selection of preoxygenation devices should depend on underlying physiology to optimize oxygenation prior to intubation attempts. A PubMed MEDLINE search was completed with selection of articles from March 2008 to March 2023 describing various techniques for preoxygenation for intubation in the critical care and operating room setting with pregnant and obese patient populations included. Prehospital and pediatric populations were excluded in this review. This review provides an overview of methods of preoxygenation with their clinical indications as well as methods for determining end points to preoxygenation and apneic oxygenation. An overview of approaches to preoxygenation was included for patients considered to have a physiologically difficult airway and obese and pregnant patient populations.
Uso do herbário virtual fitopatológico para o ensino de Fitopatologia
Authors: Da Silva Daniela , Da Silva Adriani Cilene , Bolfe Maíra Angélica
Published: January 2024

O herbário virtual de fitopatologia representa uma fonte de informação sobre doenças de plantas disponível na internet. Esta revisão de literatura aborda o uso do herbário virtual fitopatológico, especialmente acerca de suas potencialidades, desafios e perspectivas de emprego na área da Educação. A revisão foi estruturada a partir de estudos sobre o tema. Apesar das potencialidades dessa ferramenta, ainda há limitações no seu emprego nos ambientes acadêmicos. Além disso, a questão da continuidade e da necessidade de atualização constante é um desafio que requer ações de médio e longo prazo para ser superado. Torna-se necessário conduzir um maior número de estudos para investigar as possibilidades exploratórias desta ferramenta em contextos acadêmicos.
Modelling of doxycycline-based prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections in comparison to condom-based and test-based prevention
Authors: Hahn Andreas , Frickmann Hagen , Loderstädt Ulrike
Published: January 2024

Background

Doxycycline-based prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been assessed in various studies and has been recommended by the European AIDS Clinical Society to be proposed to persons with repeated STIs on a case-by-case basis. However, while good preventive effects could be shown for Chlamydia trachomatis and Treponema pallidum in Europe, no reliable prevention against doxycycline resistance-affected bacterial causes of STIs like Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Mycoplasma genitalium was confirmed.

Methods

In a modelling-approach, we assessed potential beneficial effects even against the latter microorganisms in case of optimized adherence with doxycycline prevention. These effects were modelled for Germany in comparison to traditional prevention schemes like condom-based STI-prevention and testing-as-prevention.

Results

With estimated risk reduction in the ranges of 86% for N. gonorrhoeae and of 82% for Mycoplasma genitalium, expectable preventive efficacy similar to alternative preventive approaches could be calculated in case of optimized adherence with doxycycline prevention. In case of repeated risk exposure, the preventive potential of condom-based prevention was decreased compared to both optimized doxycycline prevention and testing-as-prevention.

Conclusions

As suggested by the applied modelling, the preventive effect of optimized doxycycline prevention against bacterial STIs is in a similar range, like other common prevention strategies.
Compulsive sexual behavior disorder: The importance of research on women
Authors: Kowalewska Ewelina , Bőthe Beáta , Kraus Shane W.
Published: January 2024

The current understanding of compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) is primarily based on studies involving non-clinical samples of heterosexual men, resulting in significant gaps in knowledge regarding women with CSBD. The commentary highlights the domains where further research is necessary, including incidence and prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, comorbidities, sexual patterns, personality profiles, and barriers to help-seeking among women with CSBD. Bridging this research gap is essential for improving clinical care, developing tailored interventions, and increasing awareness about CSBD in women among healthcare providers, policymakers, and the general public.
Magic and Cognition
Authors: Eidinow Esther , Salvo Irene
Published: January 2024

A short introduction to the special issue.
Motivation and responsibility of employees of primary health care facilities: results of a social survey on current motivation measures
Authors: Drapkina O. M. , Senenko A. Sh. , Shepel R. N.
Published: January 2024

Aim.To study the relevance of motivation measures based on the survey of medical staff.

Material and methods. Medical staff of adult primary health care facilities was surveyed using an original questionnaire regarding the organization of work, the importance of financial and non-financial incentives. The survey was strictly voluntary and anonymous, and conducted electronically and on paper. In total, 35191 questionnaires were accepted for processing. Processing was carried out using the method of descriptive statistics.

Results.The organization of work environment is of the greatest importance to respondents (>80%), while in second place is the presence of clear criteria for work efficiency assessment, and in third place — a clear incentive and penal scheme. Respondents rated the opportunity for contact with the administration more highly than "communicating work assessment criteria to employees". The undisputed top in financial incentives is payments for high performance criteria in all categories of personnel. Of the non-financial measures, the most popular were a letter of gratitude from the manager and permission to independently plan working hours (maximum among medical specialists (51%)).

Conclusion.The results obtained make it possible to highlight the main directions for motivation system of medical staff as follows: clear evaluation criteria for all personnel categories, provision of conditions for fulfilling the developed criteria, active outreach on evaluation criteria, incentive payments and other measures of material incentives, development of targeted incentive technologies, feedback with employees on issues related to their performance, working conditions, etc., developing a system of non-financial incentives and corporate culture.
PODEM OS ANESTÉSICOS LOCAIS AJUDAR NO PROCESSO CICATRICIAL DAS FERIDAS CIRÚRGICAS?
Authors: Carstens Márcio Grande , Ribas Filho Jurandir Marcondes , Franck Claudio Luciano , Czeczko Nicolau Gregori , Sigwalt Marcos Fabiano , Cuenca Ronaldo Mafia , Andreollo Nelson Adami , Manso Jose Eduardo Ferreira , Tabushi Fernando Issamu , Malafaia Matheus Toniolo
Published: January 2024

Introdução: Avaliar as diferenças cicatriciais entre áreas previamente anestesiadas com diferentes anestésicos locais é interessante para verificar se a escolha do anestésico auxilia na cicatrização cirúrgica em relação à inflamação, neovascularização e deposição de colágeno.

Objetivos: Revisar a literatura existente com foco de análise sobre o papel dos anestésicos locais no auxílio da cicatrização de feridas cirúrgicas.

Método: Revisão narrativa da literatura selecionada das plataformas SciELO – Scientific Electronic Library Online, Google Scholar, Pubmed e Scopus.  Inicialmente a revisão realizou a busca por palavras-chave no foco da pesquisa, com base no MESH/DeCS com os seguintes termos: “anestésicos locais, cicatrização, neovascularização, colágeno” com busca AND ou OR, considerando o título e/ou resumo. A seguir, foram incluídos somente os que tinham maior relação ao tema, e realizada a leitura dos textos para inclusão.

Resultados: Foram incluídos, lidos e interpretados 73 artigos enfocando o papel dos anestésicos na cicatrização, dor, efeitos colaterais e os melhores que despontam na atualidade na analgesia e potencial cicatricial.

Conclusões: Não se observou diferenças entre anestésicos pesquisados quanto à cicatrização, inflamação e neovascularização. Contudo, verificou-se diferença significativa na produção de colágenos com intensidade de 6 a 12 vezes maior de colágenos tipos I, II e III com o uso da levobupivacaína.
Serum Interleukin-6 and Serum Ferritin Levels Are the Independent Risk Factors for Pneumonia in Elderly Patients
Authors: Yuan Hao , Tian Jing , Wen Lu
Published: January 2024

Pneumonia is a common infection in elderly patients. We explored the correlations of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) and serum ferritin (SF) levels with immune function/disease severity in elderly pneumonia patients. Subjects were allocated into the mild pneumonia (MP), severe pneumonia (SP), and normal groups, with their age/sex/body mass index/ disease course and severity/blood pressure/comorbidities/medications/prealbumin (PA)/albumin (ALB)/C-reactive protein (CRP)/procalcitonin (PCT)/smoking status documented. The disease severity was evaluated by pneumonia severity index (PSI). T helper 17 (Th17)/regulatory T (Treg) cell ratios and IL-6/SF/immunoglobulin G (IgG)/Th17 cytokine (IL-21)/Treg cytokine (IL-10)/PA/ALB levels were assessed. The correlations between these indexes/independent risk factors in elderly patients with severe pneumonia were evaluated. There were differences in smoking and CRP/PCT/ALB/PA levels among the three groups, but only CRP/ALB were different between the MP/SP groups. Pneumonia patients exhibited up-regulated Th17 cell ratio and serum IL-6/SF/IL-21/IL-10/IgG levels, down-regulated Treg cell ratio, and greater differences were noted in severe cases. Serum IL-6/SF levels were positively correlated with disease severity, immune function, and IL-21/IL-10/IgG levels. Collectively, serum IL-6 and SF levels in elderly pneumonia patients were conspicuously positively correlated with disease severity and IL-21/IL-10/IgG levels. CRP, ALB, IL-6 and SF levels were independent risk factors for severe pneumonia in elderly patients.
LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y SU IMPACTO EN LA CONDUCTA SOCIAL
Authors: Tapia Martinez José René , Vela Brenda Rocío Rodríguez
Published: January 2024

Introducción: La actividad física y el deporte aporta beneficios psicosociales, mejora el estado de ánimo, la capacidad de concentración y favorece la integración de las comunidades por ello es importante evaluar si las conductas sedentarias y la falta de actividad física están determinadas por factores sociodemográficos Lavielle-Sotomayor, et al (2014). Objetivo: Implementar la práctica permanente de actividad física como estrategia para tener un impacto en el tejido social. Métodos: Tipo de investigación mixta, correlacional y longitudinal; Donde participaron 285 sujeto de la Unidad habitacional rio dorado en Durango Durango, (154 varones y 231mujeres) de 8 a 20 años de edad, donde los factores de exclusión fueron el no ser habitante de la unidad habitacional ò no asistir a más del 80 % a las actividades (junio a diciembre 2021). Teniendo como principales Resultados: según la percepción de los sujetos, se evidenció que han experimentado sentir mejor autoestima, disminución de estrés y molestias físicas, mejores relaciones sociales, vecinales y familiares, mayor sentido de pertenencia hacia su comunidad y disfrute de la vida y que han mejorado sus prácticas de autocuidado. Conclusión: la práctica de la actividad física de manera permanente contribuye a una mejor calidad de vida, así como a un mayor sentido de pertinencia y convivencia en la unidad habitacional.

Palabras clave: Sedentarismo, estilo de vida saludable, Conductas Sociales.
ASPECTOS PSICOPATOLÓGICOS E CARACTERIZAÇÃO DO PADRÃO ALIMENTAR DOS INDIVÍDUOS VIGORÉXICOS
Authors: Cardoso Verônica
Published: January 2024

Introdução: Os transtornos alimentares são determinados por diversos fatores com altos níveis de complexidade que se correlacionam e estão envolvidos na continuidade da doença. São alterações graves no comportamento alimentar, no peso e na forma corporal causando prejuízos à saúde. Dentre estas disfunções, encontra-se a vigorexia, uma psicopatologia em que o indivíduo detecta muitos defeitos sobre sua autoimagem, levando-o a uma tortura psicológica. Objetivo: Apresentar os efeitos psicopatológicos e caracterizar o padrão alimentar dos indivíduos vigoréxicos. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo do tipo transversal e para a elaboração do trabalho foram selecionados as informações e dados de maior relevância dos artigos, trabalhos de conclusão de curso, revistas científicas e livros sobre nutrição e psicologia, publicados nos últimos 26 anos. Resultados: Sobre os hábitos alimentares desses indivíduos, nota-se uma mudança radical: a dieta é composta por altos valores de proteínas e baixos valores de lipídeos. Os suplementos alimentares ricos em proteínas e aminoácidos são muito utilizados para desenvolver a almejada hipertrofia muscular, assim como os termogênicos que são conhecidos por reduzir a gordura corporal, além de envolver o uso de fármacos nesse processo também. Conclusão: A falta de divulgação desse tipo de transtorno e a carência de trabalhos publicados sobre o perfil dietético, requer uma investigação acerca da ocorrência desses fatos para a melhor compreensão da problemática.
RELACIÓN ENTRE LOS NIVELES DE SEDENTARISMO, DE OXIGENACIÓN Y EL ÍMC DE UN GRUPO DE ADMINISTRATIVOS DE UN CENTRO REGIONAL UNIVERSITARIO UBICADO EN LA PROVINCIA DE VERAGUAS. AÑO 2023
Authors: Pinto Edgar , Alvarado Josè , Lopez Bony , Pinto Edgar , Tejedor Elzebir
Published: January 2024

Los profesionales, especialmente, los que laboran en la parte administrativa, en las instituciones de educación superior, suelen pasar aproximadamente 8 horas y más, en posiciones sedentarias. El tiempo que pasan realizando sus funciones laborales pueden generar situaciones de estrés, alterar su estilo de vida o puede ser un factor que condiciona el tiempo que la persona le puede dedicar a realizar actividades que los mantengan físicamente activos. Este estudio tuvo como propósito fundamental medir el nivel de sedentarismo, relacionándolo con el IMC y los niveles de oxigenación en un grupo de administrativos que laboran en un centro regional universitario perteneciente a una universidad pública ubicada en el distrito de Santiago, provincia de Veraguas, en el año de 2023.  La muestra estuvo conformada por 126 administrativos. Para recolectar la información se empleó el Test de Pérez Rojas García que consiste en: subir y bajar un escalón de 25 cm, frecuencia cardíaca (monitoreada al inicio, durante la realización del test y al final de cada de los ciclos), oxímetros para medir los niveles de oxigenación, cronómetros para medir el tiempo de cada carga.  Cómo parámetro de control se utilizó la frecuencia cardíaca medida en 15 segundos multiplicada por 4.
ESPORTE ADAPTADO: UMA OPORTUNIDADE PARA PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA MOTORA
Authors: Geovani Luiz , Damato Ricardo
Published: January 2024

Introdução: Tendo seu início após a Segunda Grande Guerra Mundial, a reabilitação por meio do esporte adaptado tem como principal objetivo promover a inclusão da pessoa com deficiência no âmbito social, esportivo e fazer o engajamento dos aspectos motores a fim de agregar um melhor condicionamento motor e promover um melhor desenvolvimento socioafetivo concomitante a satisfação e o divertimento durante a prática da atividade. Objetivo: O objetivo da pesquisa foi trazer evidências de como o esporte adaptado pode agregar de maneira positiva no processo de reabilitação em indivíduos com deficiência motora e quais impactos tem em sua vida. Métodos: Este artigo foi elaborado por meio de uma revisão da literatura que utilizou três descritores em sua busca, sendo que para inclusão destes artigos todos os descritores deveriam estar presentes na busca. Após a busca restaram 13 estudos da plataforma Google Acadêmico e 2 estudos da plataforma científica Scielo. Resultados: O desporto adaptado para as pessoas com deficiência motora pode contribuir para melhora da qualidade de vida e prevenir doenças secundárias. Evidencia-se também que estas atividades iniciem o quanto antes, pois tais atividades permitem que os portadores de deficiência possam ser beneficiados com as melhoras promovidas por um estilo de vida ativo. Conclusão: O esporte adaptado vinculado à reabilitação é muito importante, pois contribuem com uma vida ativa e permite que as pessoas com deficiência possam enfrentar os desafios diários com mais facilidade.
APLICAÇÃO DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA VOLTADAS À SAÚDE AO TREINAMENTO
Authors: Amaral Dhiogo , Damatto Ricardo
Published: January 2024

Introdução: Dado o rápido crescimento da Inteligência Artificial em diversas áreas, seria natural esperar a utilização de seus recursos na Educação Física. No entanto, as aplicações nesse cenário ainda são pontuais. Apesar disso, o potencial para essa área é gigantesco, e especialistas têm uma visão otimista sobre seu desenvolvimento. Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo explorar o panorama atual da Inteligência Artificial na Educação Física, mais especificamente sua utilização na Avaliação e Prescrição de Treinos, abrangendo objetivos como ganho de desempenho, manutenção da saúde e acompanhamento do treinamento. Métodos: No contexto de uma revisão de literatura, as buscas foram conduzidas em bases de dados de acesso público, utilizando descritores que tinham como objetivo a seleção de trabalhos que estivessem alinhados com o objetivo da pesquisa. Não houve critérios de exclusão baseados na língua ou data de publicação. Os trabalhos selecionados deveriam estar relacionados ao tema da pesquisa. Ao final, foram selecionados sete trabalhos. Resultados: Os estudos selecionados, apesar de em número reduzido, revelaram um cenário que já demonstra resultados positivos e expectativas otimistas para o futuro da área. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a inteligência artificial está em rápido desenvolvimento e que há necessidade de adaptação por parte dos profissionais de Educação Física, que devem estar prontos para utilizar as novas ferramentas proporcionadas pela inteligência artificial a seu favor.
PROJETO VIVER BEM É DE CASA, EFEITOS PSICOFISIOSOCIAL EM IDOSOS COM DIFICULDADE DE LOCOMOÇÃO E ACAMADOS
Authors: Silva Cristiano
Published: January 2024

O número de idosos tem aumentado gradativamente nas últimas décadas, e com isso, a necessidade quanto a criação de novas alternativas para desenvolver ações que busquem atender e melhorar a qualidade devida desta demanda através do exercício físico. Assim, o presente estudo apresenta o projeto “Viver Bem É de Casa”, desenvolvido no município de Encantado, situada no Noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul. Buscou-se saber se o projeto trouxe benefícios a seus participantes e quais, por meio de uma pesquisa quantitativa e de opinião.  Outrossim, discutiu-se brevemente o que é o envelhecimento e uma possibilidade deste processo ser mais  saudável por meio da realização de atividades físicas mesmo em situações onde a Pessoa Idosa esteja, acamada, em cadeira de rodas ou outra dificuldade, a partir da conceituação da OMS e como estes conceitos aparecem no projeto Viver Bem É de Casa.
Palavras-chave: Atividade física. Idosos. Projeto Viver Bem É de Casa
JOGOS: FERRAMENTA PARA ESCOLARES COM DÉFICIT DE APRENDIZAGEM MOTORA
Authors: Bento da Silva Nicoly , Da Silva Andrade Paola , Jordão da Silva Thaís , Pereira de Freitas Jeter
Published: January 2024

Estudo que busca responder a seguinte questão: - De que forma os Jogos podem ser ferramentas para o desenvolvimento de escolares com déficits de aprendizagem motora? O objetivo geral é observar, durante as aulas do Estágio Supervisionado II, de que maneira os Jogos podem servir de ferramentas para o desenvolvimento de escolares com déficits motores. Análise qualitativa realizada com 20 alunos, com idades entre 8-9 anos, através da Bateria Psicomotora – BPM (Fonseca, 1995). Foi selecionado apenas um dos sete fatores, sendo que o equilíbrio escolhido foi a estática, nos testes 1, 2 e 3. Os escolares apresentaram um perfil motor no estágio transitório, fase motora especializada, por conseguirem executar o movimento dentro da faixa etária e do padrão do teste; dificuldade de estabilização, no equilíbrio unipodal, caracterizando a fase motora fundamental, justificando a dificuldade da turma em atividade que exijam tal habilidade. As atividades foram organizadas e adaptadas em um plano de aula flexível proposto para uma aula, com um dos conteúdos programados para o bimestre letivo. Para as Brincadeiras e Jogos no contexto regional, selecionamos os jogos de regras, segundo Piaget (1975), para desenvolver uma melhor abordagem direcionada a cada faixa etária. No segmento lúdico desenvolvemos um plano de aula baseando-se em jogos adaptados para condições de equilíbrio unipodal em jogos de Escravos de Jó e Chocolate Inglês. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida aproximando-se ao máximo da realidade vivida pelos professores, propondo uma configuração para preencher lacunas referentes ao déficit motor.
ACUPUNTURA NO TRATAMENTO DA DOR CRÔNICA NO OMBRO
Authors: Angélica Gonçalves Toscan Maria Angélica Gonçalves Toscan , Abbas Zainab
Published: January 2024

Introdução: A dor no ombro é a segunda queixa dominante nos ambulatórios de especialidades osteoarticulares, que pode prejudicar de 15 a 25% da população, com a ocorrência aumentando ao avançar da idade. Por vez, acupuntura é uma técnica da medicina tradicional chinesa que tem como intuito a cura através da inserção de agulhas em pontos específicos sobre canais energéticos corporais, o qual denominamos meridianos. Objetivo: Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo avaliar os benefícios da acupuntura no tratamento da dor crônica na articulação do ombro. Métodos: Para isso, foram recrutados três pacientes que apresentam dor crônica no ombro para serem submetidos ao tratamento com acupuntura, sendo utilizados pontos de acupuntura comuns e específicos para cada paciente, de acordo com o diagnóstico oriental de pulso e língua onde foram avaliados os resultados do tratamento. Resultados: A queixa e a dor na articulação do ombro foi zerada após finalizar as sessões pré-estabelecidas. Conclusão: Foi possível observar através dos dados obtidos nesta pesquisa, que a acupuntura é uma técnica eficaz para tratar e eliminar as dores no ombro. Com tudo, contribui para a melhora da qualidade de vida.