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Piccolo Mondo de Fanny Romagnoli e Silvia Albertoni: um estudo sobre a produção, circulação, materialidade e conteúdo (1901-1938)
Authors: Panizzolo Claudia
Published: September 2023

RESUMO Entre as últimas duas décadas do século XIX e as três primeiras do XX é possível encontrar indícios de distribuição e circulação de livros italianos entre os imigrantes e seus descendentes. Este artigo objetiva compreender a produção e a circulação dos livros de leitura de Fanny Romagnoli e Silvia Albertoni, autoras de Piccolo Mondo, aprovados para serem adotados nas escolas elementares da Península e escolas italianas no Brasil no início do século XX e, em seguida, analisar um dos volumes, o Sillabario, destinado ao uso da primeira classe. Ancorado nas contribuições da História da Educação e na História Cultural e tendo a análise documental como procedimento adotado, o presente texto toma como fonte privilegiada os livros de leitura Piccolo Mondo, além de circulares ministeriais, dicionário biobibliográfico e jornais. Opera ainda com a categoria transnacional como uma abordagem metodológica na História da Educação. Os livros são considerados artefatos culturais que se situam na articulação entre as prescrições impostas pelos programas oficiais e os discursos singulares dos professores. Para o processo de internalização da ideia de nação italiana se fez necessário um projeto político-pedagógico capaz de reunir as noções de nação, Estado e educação moral em um único processo virtuoso. Pode-se afirmar que Piccolo Mondo aderiu ao projeto de criar um “homem novo”, cidadão de um Estado capaz de conduzir a nação à conquista da modernidade.
Piccolo Mondo by Fanny Romagnoli and Silvia Albertoni: a study on production, circulation, materiality and content (1901-1938)
Authors: Panizzolo Claudia
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT Between the last two decades of the 19th century and the first three of the 20th, it is possible to find signs of distribution and circulation of Italian books among immigrants and their descendants. This article aims to understand the production and circulation of reading books by Fanny Romagnoli and Silvia Albertoni, authors of Piccolo Mondo, approved to be adopted in elementary schools on the Peninsula and in Italian schools in Brazil at the beginning of the 20th century, and then analyze one of the volumes, the Sillabario, intended for first-class use. Anchored in the contributions of the History of Education and Cultural History and having the documental analysis as the adopted procedure, the present text takes as a privileged source the Piccolo Mondo reading book, in addition to Ministerial Circulars, a biobibliographic dictionary and newspapers. It also operates with the transnational category as a methodological approach in the History of Education. Books are considered cultural artifacts that are situated in the articulation between the prescriptions imposed by official programs and the unique discourses of teachers. For the process of internalizing the idea of the Italian Nation, a political-pedagogical project capable of bringing together the notions of nation, state and moral education in a single virtuous process was necessary. It can be said that Piccolo Mondo joined the project of creating a “new man”, a citizen of a Nation capable of leading the Nation to the conquest of modernity.
Etnografía de memorias y olvidos afrodescendientes en Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
Authors: Altez Yara
Published: September 2023

Resumen En este artículo se presentan datos recolectados durante una incursión etnográfica realizada en la ciudad de Pelotas, ubicada en Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, a finales del año 2019. Se trata de una primera aproximación al mundo afrodescendiente de esta ciudad, intentando con ello dar continuidad a la labor efectuada en la parroquia Caruao de Venezuela. El objetivo general del trabajo de campo en Pelotas, fue indagar si los afrobrasileños nacidos en esta ciudad se reconocen como descendientes de antiguos esclavizados, para lo cual se aplicó un guion de entrevista semiestructurada, tal como se hizo en la parroquia Caruao. Finalmente se exponen algunas reflexiones a partir de las concomitancias halladas entre los resultados de Caruao y Pelotas, al detectarse una tendencia favorable al olvido del pasado de la esclavitud entre afrodescendientes.
Effect of a teaching package on the performance of caregivers in occupation training for children with ASD
Authors: Wu Sayori Vasconcelos , Guimarães Mariane Sarmento da Silva , Paixão Glenda Miranda da , Silva Álvaro Júnior Melo e
Published: September 2023

Abstract Introduction The functional limitations observed in people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may prevent independent participation in community settings. Learning everyday activities can increase the inclusive participation and quality of life of these people. Teaching strategies via professionals are described in the literature, while teaching via caregivers for these skills needs to be explored and becomes essential when considering that the increase in children with ASD is not accompanied by a proportional increase in qualified professionals, in addition to the fact that the parents deal directly with teaching these activities. Objective To elaborate and evaluate the application of a training package for caregivers of children with ASD, for teaching sandwich preparation and toothbrushing. Method Four caregivers participated. The teaching package included Instructional Video Modeling, Self-Monitoring, Delayed and Immediate Feedback. A performance accuracy criterion equal to or greater than 90% was adopted for two consecutive sessions. Results All caregivers showed an increase in performance accuracy after exposure to the training package components. One caregiver reached the accuracy criterion by going through just one component or a combination of them. Three caregivers necessarily needed to go through the combination of components and the feedback phases to reach the criterion. Conclusion Corroborating other studies, there was no significant difference in the performance of caregivers when comparing the components. As with previous studies, it is shown that the feedback phases played an important role in achieving the criterion. It is attested that the training package was satisfactory in teaching the caregivers.
VIGIPÉ®: TECNOLOGIA DE ESTRATIFICAÇÃO DE RISCO DOS PÉS DE PACIENTES COM DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Oliveira Cícera Rejane Tavares de , Macedo Luis Fernando Reis , Pinheiro Patrícia Gonçalves , Meneses Jayana Castelo Branco Cavalcante de , Menezes Luciana Catunda Gomes de , Marques Antonio Dean Barbosa , Sampaio Luis Rafael Leite
Published: September 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: construir e validar um aplicativo que estabeleça o grau de risco do pé diabético associando suas condições de saúde. Metodologia: estudo metodológico realizado entre março de 2019 a dezembro de 2021, em Crato - CE - Brasil, dividido em três fases: 1) Revisão das diretrizes nacionais e internacionais; 2) Construção da tecnologia educativa e 3) Validação do conteúdo e aparência da tecnologia. Este estudo seguiu as diretrizes do guia Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence. Resultados: na fase de revisão, identificou-se conteúdo semelhante entre as diretrizes para o delineamento e a organização do constructo. A tecnologia construída possibilitou a coleta de dados, avaliação e classificação de risco do pé diabético. Na etapa de validação, 18 juízes avaliaram o instrumento, que teve o IVC 0,96. Conclusão: o estudo poderá contribuir para melhorar os indicadores referente as hospitalizações, amputações, mobilidade diminuída, dependência, fragilidade e mortalidade advindos do pé diabético.
MORTALIDAD POR AGRESIONES EN UN ESTADO DE LA REGIÓN NORTE DE BRASIL ENTRE 2000 Y 2019: TENDENCIA EN SERIES TEMPORALES
Authors: Portilho Kaira Carla de Oliveira , Lima Marcos Venicius Malveira de , Lago Rozilaine Redi , Rocha Greiciane da Silva
Published: September 2023

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la tendencia temporal de la mortalidad por agresiones en el Estado de Acre, según el sexo. Método: estudio ecológico de análisis de series temporales con datos extraídos del Sistema de Información de Mortalidad correspondientes a las muertes causadas por agresión (CIE X85 a Y09), ocurridas en el estado de Acre, Brasil, de 2000 a 2019. El análisis de datos se realizó utilizando el Modelo de análisis lineal generalizado de Prais-Winsten con un nivel de significación estadística del 5%. Resultados: hubo mayor mortalidad por causas externas en los adultos del sexo masculino. Se observó una tendencia creciente en los homicidios en el sexo masculino con una variación porcentual anual del 3,13% (p=0,002) y en ambos sexos del 2,92% (p=0,003). Conclusión: Esta información indica que hay una necesidad emergente de combatir y prevenir la violencia. Se destaca la importancia del profesional de enfermería en la movilización social y participación en la reformulación de políticas públicas contra la violencia.
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY OF NURSES IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Oliveira Tâmara da Cruz Piedade , Silva Ingredy Nayara Chiacchio , Santos Sélton Diniz dos , Almeida Deybson Borba de , Silva Gilberto Tadeu Reis da
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the production of knowledge in the scientific literature on the constitution of professional identity in nurses working in the field of mental health. Method: integrative literature review through the Virtual Health Library portal in four databases: Lilacs, Scielo, PubMed and BDENF. The eligibility criteria were full original articles published from 2017-2022 in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Results: the sample was composed of 18 studies grouped into two thematic categories. The results are about the (in)definitions of the work process of nurses working in the mental health field, and about the fragmentation of care and its implications for the constitution of this professional identity. Conclusion: nurses play diversified roles in their daily work, which contributes to an insufficient understanding of their scope of attributions and directly impacts the perception of their professional identity.
ANÁLISIS DE LOS INDICADORES DE GESTIÓN DEL SERVICIO MÓVIL DE ATENCIÓN DE URGENCIAS DE CEARÁ
Authors: Formiga Natália Pinheiro Fabricio , Silva Lucilane Maria Sales da , Matos José Hiago Feitosa de , Gomes Emiliana Bezerra , Santana Kelly Fernanda Silva , Ferreira Francisco Edilson , Queiroz Maria Veraci Oliveira
Published: September 2023

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los indicadores de gestión de salud relacionados con el servicio móvil de atención de urgencias en el Estado de Ceará. Método: se trata de un estudio documental, retrospectivo, de abordaje cuantitativo, realizado en el sitio IntegraSUS del gobierno del estado de Ceará - Brasil, en el período de julio de 2021, para el análisis de los indicadores “total de llamadas” y “tiempo medio de respuesta”. Resultados: se verificó un perfil de prevalencia de llamadas para hombres (52,66%), con edad avanzada >70 años (22,06%), ocurrencias de asistencia del Covid-19 para la Central Juazeiro (7,62%) y accidentes de motocicleta para la Central Eusébio (7,94%). El servicio obtuvo llamadas para 177 municipios de Ceará (96,19%) con un tiempo medio de respuesta mayor para Covid-19. Conclusión: el análisis señala la necesidad de ajustar las estrategias para mejorar el rendimiento del tiempo de respuesta del servicio, con una revisión del sistema organizativo, incluida la publicación de datos por la plataforma digital.
SPECIALIZED NURSING TERMINOLOGY FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA
Authors: Araujo Bruno Gonçalo Souza de , Dantas Ana Márcia Nóbrega , Beserra Patrícia Josefa Fernandes , Silva Kenya de Lima
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To build a specialized nursing terminology for the care of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa. Method: Methodological, documentary study, built between the months of January to December 2021, in partnership with the ICNP® Center, in João Pessoa - Brazil. Data were analyzed using the PorOnto tool and the following theoretical methodological references: the International Classification for Nursing Practice 2019/2020, and human mapping following ISO/TR 12300:2016 and the term validation method. Results: The validation process with judges resulted in 480 terms for children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa, which were submitted to mapping, resulting in 207 constant ICNP® terms and 273 non-constant ICNP® terms. Conclusion: a higher number of non-constant terms is evidenced, which can be justified by the peculiarity of the disease and specific care with children and adolescents. The construction of terminology strengthens the development of diagnoses, outcomes, and nursing intervention.
Gait analysis of a patient with severe motor impairment post- intensive care due to COVID-19: 1 year follow up and physical therapy
Authors: Ferreira Ana Francisca , Aquino Taísa Nascimento de , Silva Filho Marco Antônio Figueiredo da , Varela Héllen Mara Lessa Andrade , Galvão Eliane Maia , Brodt Guilherme Auler
Published: September 2023

Abstract Introduction Viral infections, such as infection by SARS-CoV-2, can affect gait biomechanics, but this effect can be overlapped by consequences of critical illness and time in intensive care unit. Objective To report biomechanical alterations during the clinical evolution of a post-COVID-19 patient who presented severe motor impairment after intensive care. Methods Data was collected from the patient’s chart at José Silveira Foundation and previous medical reports from the hospitalization period. The patient was wheelchair bound, with physiotherapy twice a week, and by the end of 1-year follow-up was able to walk independently. Three-dimensional gait analysis with kinetics and electromyography were conducted at three time points. Results All spatiotemporal gait parameters, kinematic, kinetic and electromyographic data was importantly altered when compared to the normal range of values. With physiotherapy, gait quality indicators showed important improvements and all muscles presented a significant increase in the magnitude of the electromyographic signal (at least a two-fold increase). Trunk kinematic alterations decreased significantly during this period. Kinetic and kinematic changes perceived in the hips, knees and ankles showed approximation to the expected pattern, however still without normalizing, and patient's muscle coordination improved over time. Conclusion This report has great clinical importance, as it describes, using an instrumented gait laboratory, the evolution of a patient with severe motor impairment post intensive care due to COVID-19, a condition in lack of description in the literature, which will help health professionals in the planning of rehabilitation strategies.
EARLY-ONSET COLORECTAL CANCER: AN ELEVEN-YEAR ANALYSIS OF CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AT A TERTIARY HEALTHCARE CENTER
Authors: PIÑERÚA-GONSÁLVEZ Jean Félix , ZAMBRANO-INFANTINO Rosanna del Carmen , RIZZO-RODRÍGUEZ María Antonella , DUEÑAS-DIEZ Aurelio , FERNÁNDEZ-SALAZAR Luis
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT Background: Early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) incidence has increased significantly worldwide in recent years, and these individuals frequently have advanced disease at the time of diagnosis. This study examines the clinicopathological characteristics of EO-CRC cases diagnosed at an academic healthcare center in Spain. Methods: A retrospective record review study of patients diagnosed with EO-CRC from 2010 to 2021 was performed. Clinical and pathological data were collected. Results: A total of 101 patients were included. The majority of cases (75.3%) were diagnosed in the age group between 40 and 49 years, specifically within the subgroup of 46-49 years. A family history of colorectal cancer was found in 23% of patients. Left-sided tumors were more common (43.6%), and most patients were diagnosed at advanced stages (34.7% at stage III and 32.7% at stage IV). The majority of patients (94.1%) were symptomatic, with rectal bleeding being the most prevalent clinical presentation. The most frequent histological type was moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma (44.6%). KRAS mutant tumors were found in 18.8% and BRAF mutant tumors in 11.9%. 67.3% had microsatellite stability. Tumor recurrence occurred in 24.8% of the patients, while 27.7% of the patients died. Conclusion: From 2010 to 2021, EO-CRC accounted for 3% of all colorectal cancer cases. To improve early diagnosis and treatment, physicians should maintain a high suspicion of red flag symptoms in young patients. To decrease EO-CRC morbidity and mortality, starting diagnostic screening tests at age 45 should be considered.
THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES IN A HIGH-VOLUME ENDOSCOPY UNIT IN BRAZIL
Authors: FARIA Andressa Tomé Rezende de , OMAIRI Tarik Walid , KRUBNIKI Bruna Ribeiro , SILVA Bruna Lemos , MICELLI-NETO Otávio , TAGLIERI Eloy , ARDENGH José Celso
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT Background: Reports of the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic period/2020 on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) are scarce. Objective: We analyzed the impact of the pandemic period/2020 on the demographics, indications, and number of diagnostic EUS (D-EUS) and interventional EUS (I-EUS) procedures performed in a high-volume endoscopy unit compared with the previous non-pandemic period/2019. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients undergoing D-EUS or I-EUS from March 1, 2019, to February 29, 2020 (non-pandemic period/2019) and from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021 (pandemic period/2020). Data compared between the study periods included sex, age, comorbidities, EUS findings and diagnosis, need for interventional procedures during EUS, and adverse events (AEs). Results were significant at P<0.05. Results: EUS procedures decreased from 475 in the non-pandemic period/2019 to 289 in the pandemic period/2020, accounting for a 39% reduction. In non-pandemic period/2019, 388 (81.7%) D-EUS and 88 (18.5%) I-EUS were performed, against 206 (71.3%) D-EUS and 83 (28.7%) I-EUS in pandemic period/2020 (P=0.001). Only 5/289 (1.7%) patients had COVID-19. Fewer patients with comorbidities underwent EUS during pandemic period/2020 due to lockdown measures (P<0.001). D-EUS decreased, whereas I-EUS increased (P<0.001). EUS-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA) was the most common I-EUS, performed in 83/289 (28.7%) patients in pandemic period/2020, against 88/475 (18.5%) in non-pandemic period/2019 (P=0.001). AEs did not differ significantly between the study periods. Conclusion: Pandemic Period/2020 had a moderate impact on reducing EUS procedures due to the risks involved. Although I-EUS increased, EUS-related AEs did not. Solid and cystic pancreatic tumors remained a major indication for EUS-TA even during the pandemic period/2020.
A city-university field in Northeastern Brazil: UNILAB’s case
Authors: Machado Eduardo Gomes , Nascimento Ricardo César Carvalho , Impanta Iadira Antonio
Published: September 2023

Abstract This paper initially presents and operates an analytical framework that allows us to critically analyze daily situations experienced in a university, not only formal or academic, stricto sensu situations. This framework is composed by the idea of the city-university field, social provisions, disturbances and problematic situations, the daily life and the experiences, the subfields and incumbents/insurgents. This analytical framework is constituted based on a public federal university, which has been deurbanized and internationalized and is located in small cities in the countryside of Northeastern Brazil. This university is deeply characterized by social diversity, including hundreds of students from African countries. Data was gathered, built, systematized and analyzed based on daily life immersion in the field, focusing on the impacts of implementation of the university in small cities, specially considering the challenges faced by students. Among the methodological resources used, it is important to point out the participant observation, documental analysis, questionnaires, statements and interviews. We conclude that the city-university field aggregates different agents, with subfields, incumbents/insurgents, cognitive schemes and shared meanings, as well as singular ways different agents deal with problematic situations. Besides, we evidence a conflictual centrality in the daily life dynamics, the presence of two cycles between 2011 and 2019 and the existence of persistent tensions between hegemonies and subalternities that are recreated. We understand, this, that this paper positively affects the studies and analyses on higher education and, more specifically, on universities in Brazil.
UNLOCKING SCIENCE DIPLOMACY’S HIDDEN POWER: THE ROLE OF SCIENCE DIPLOMACY IN THE NEGOTIATION OVER THE ALPART REFINERY IN JAMAICA
Authors: Oliveira Amancio Jorge Silva de , Ferreira Gabriela Gomes Coelho , Lyra Rodrigo
Published: September 2023

This article delves into the relationship between Science Diplomacy (SD) and multilateral negotiations, with a specific case study focusing on aluminum production in Jamaica. It highlights the often indirect yet pivotal role of SD in shaping the outcomes of negotiations concerning energy and environmental issues. Although the concept of SD is not always directly at the negotiation table, SD practices act as a bridge between the scientific community and policymakers. The case study analyzes the influence of SD on negotiations related to alumina production in Jamaica, specifically the sale of the Alpart alumina refinery in 2016. It demonstrates how SD diverted negotiations from solely political and commercial considerations to technical discussions on environmental impacts. The crisis initially centered around a coal-based power plant and eventually extended to bauxite extraction, revealing the critical role of affordable energy in aluminum refining. Methodologically, our research design follows the traditional guidelines of a descriptive case study. We employed concepts extracted from both the theory of negotiations and science diplomacy. Leverage power and interests of key actors, including JISCO (Jinquan Iron and Steel Company), the Jamaican government, and the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET), are dissected. Ultimately, it underscores the influence of SD practices on the negotiations, shifting the focus towards environmental concerns and highlighting the importance of informed decision-making in international negotiations. JET played a pivotal role by illuminating the environmental hazards and by influencing the redefinition of power dynamics in the negotiations. Thus, this work exemplifies how SD can reshape negotiations and foster sustainable solutions to complex global challenges.
El cálculo de la dosis a partir de un caso ejemplificado: enfermería y medicina roles ligados a la seguridad durante la prescripción y la administración de fármacos
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Andrade Nieves Mónica María , Velásquez Ceballos Martha Cecilia
Published: September 2023

En la normativa colombiana existen componentes éticos y legales que permean el proceso de la prescripción y administración farmacológica para conseguir una práctica segura. El cálculo de la dosis representa dentro del rol del profesional médico y de enfermería uno de los mayores desafíos en materia de las competencias laborales, toda vez que para abordar de manera integral un proceso patológico se requiere contar, en muchos casos, con un plan terapéutico aplicado, ya sea con fines diagnósticos, de intervención terapéutica, paliativo, profiláctico, entre otros. Para la determinación de la dosis, es necesario evidenciar las fases requeridas, las cuales incluyen: calcular la dosis por administrar, según el peso del paciente, valorar los antecedentes por grupos de riesgo, así como la edad para establecer aspectos farmacocinéticos y farmacodinámicos que inciden en la prescripción, tener en cuenta las presentaciones farmacéuticas disponibles acorde con las formas farmacéuticas actuales y ejecutar la receta, incluyendo todos sus elementos. El presente ejercicio, a partir de un caso clínico descrito, pretende desarrollar el procedimiento del cálculo de la dosis de una forma farmacéutica líquida, tipo jarabe en un paciente pediátrico. Para ello se dispondrá de tres pasos básicos empezando por estimar la dosificación, según el peso del paciente, que recibirá una forma farmacéutica en relación con la dosis terapéutica prevista, posteriormente el estudiante expresará en unidades de peso y volumen el cálculo, acorde con los intervalos de dosificación requeridos para el principio activo y su posología culminará con la presentación de una receta ajustada a los requerimientos universales.
Diagnosis of Peach latent mosaic viroid (PLMVd) and Hop stunt viroid (HSVd) by RT-PCR using different extraction protocols
Authors: Duman Kamil , Gümüş Mustafa
Published: September 2023

RT-PCR method was performed using four different nucleic acid extraction methods to identify viroids; peach latent mosaic viroid (PLMVd) and hop stunt viroid (HSVd) which causes serious damage to stone fruits. Leaf samples were collected from fruit orchards showing viroid-like symptoms in İzmir province. Silica capture, citric buffer, lithium chloride, and ames buffer methods were used to extract total nucleic acids. The four extraction methods were compared using samples collected during the vegetation period from naturally infected trees (plum, apricot, and peach). They were evaluated with RT-PCR tests. In 64 stone fruit tree samples, only the silica capture method gave reliable and accurate results in RT-PCR molecular tests for the detection of PLMVd and HSVd. The other wielded nucleic acid extraction methods were found to be ineffective for the isolation of the viroid RNAs.
Investigation of electromagnetic furnaces with a C-shaped magnetic core
Authors: Levshin G. E.
Published: September 2023

The paper describes design features, methodology and results of the study of 10 induction electromagnetic crucible furnaces with a C-shaped magnetic core (MC). The core is covered by turns of an electric coil (EC) of small volume up to ~14.56 dm3. The furnaces have MC from a set of used transformer plates with a working volume of ~ 28.5 – 30.8 dm3, a capacitor bank (CB), the number of turns w = 23 – 50 of copper or aluminum wire, voltage 380 – 390 V, frequency 50 Hz. The water-cooled EC is placed in a rubber tank and creates a horizontal electromagnetic flow with induction of ≈70 mT, which is amplified by MC and directed beyond EC into a larger working volume of ~30.7 dm3 between its poles with induction up to ≈100 mT. When placing a steel crucible in the volume, induction increases up to 125 – 150 mT and the experimental furnace EMC‑30.7‑23A with a capacity of 44 kVA allows melting 21 kg of silumin at a speed of 10 °C/min in 65 min, which is faster than in the resistance furnace СAT‑0.16 with a power of 40 kW in 2 h. With strong compression of MC plates, the noise decreases from 80 – 85 to 40 – 48 dB. To increase the furnace efficiency, it is proposed to use pole plates with a width of 155 mm, mineral wool in the thermal insulation of the crucible, tuning capacitors in CB, and EC from copper cable. For melting of high-temperature alloys, it is advisable to connect this furnace to a step-up transformer in order to increase the current density from 3.7 to the permissible 20 A/mm2, power in the EC – CB circuit, and EC induction. The authors suggest to continue research on electromagnetic furnaces made from cheap transformer scrap to determine the scope.
Результаты Всероссийской переписи населения 2021 года в свете статистики текущего учета населения и переписей предыдущих лет
Authors: Андреев Евгений Михайлович , Чурилова Елена Владимировна
Published: September 2023

Перепись населения раунда 2020 г. прошла в России в октябре-ноябре 2021 г. и имела ряд отличий от переписей 2002 и 2010 г.: 1) перепись 2021 г. была проведена в разгар пандемии коронавирусной инфекции; 2) россияне впервые могли принять участие в переписи, заполнив электронные переписные листы в сети Интернет; 3) критический момент переписи приходился не на первый день проведения переписи; 4) период проведения переписи составил один месяц. Кроме того, опросы показали высокую долю населения, не принявшего личного участия в переписи. Используя опубликованные результаты переписи населения, в данной статье мы попытались оценить влияние особенностей проведения переписи 2021 г. на точность ее результатов, а также ответить на вопрос, возможна и необходима ли корректировка демографических показателей за 2011-2021 гг. с учетом данных переписи 2021 г. Проведенный нами анализ показал, что в переписи 2021 г. как минимум сведения о каждом 6-м жителе России были взяты из административных источников, что привело к большим расхождениям в численности населения во всех половозрастных группах на основании переписи населения 2021 г и текущих оценок численности населения. Наиболее выражено это расхождение в детских (0-14 лет) и пожилых (80 лет и старше) возрастах, что говорит о наличии проблем в административных данных для этих возрастов. В целом, мы полагаем, что точность данных о населении по переписи 2021 года не ниже, чем полученных в переписях 2002 и 2010 гг., однако, результаты переписи 2021 г. должны быть скорректированы.
Face morphometric profiles of groups as early markers for certain diseases?
Authors: Roberto Herrero , Yoanna Martinez-Diaz , Heydi Mendez-Vazquez , Joan Nieves , Augusto Gonzalez
Published: September 2023

Background: Face morphometry has been shown to work as a diagnosis tool in a set of syndromes. Face similarities are usually indications of more complete genetic similarities. Purpose: To show preliminary results on the face morphometry profile of the Cuban population and to argue that it could be used to define early markers for diseases like Alzheimer’s. Methods: A dataset composed of photos of 200000 men is processed. Facial landmarks are extracted by means of the DLIB library and distances between them are computed. By clustering samples with similar facial traits, groups are formed and their densities inside the population are computed. Results: The face morphometry profiles for two age cohorts are obtained, showing the population dynamics. Genes involved in facial development are shown to be related to Alzheimer’s disease. Conclusion: Late multifactorial diseases develop against the genetic background of each individual, which is expressed by its face morphometry. The latter can be thus considered a risk marker.
Mutlu Ol, Bu Bir Emirdir Filmi Üzerinden Erken Cumhuriyet Dönemi'nde Müzik ve Simgesel İktidar
Authors: KAYGUSUZ Erdinç
Published: September 2023

Sanatın icrası ve sanat yapıtının temellük edilme biçimlerinin her biri nihayetinde toplumsal bir ilişkilenme biçimi olduğundan, müzik alanı da toplumsaldaki oluş ve eyleyişlerin belirgin mücadele sahalarındandır. Bu nedenle Türkiye’de Cumhuriyetin erken döneminde müzik, iktidar ilişkilerinin simgesel olarak sağlanması açısından önemsenmiş ve sembolik gücün gösterildiği uygulamalara sahne olmuştur. Dahası sembolik güç üzerine kurulu müzik politikaları yer yer açık baskı unsurlarıyla da desteklenmiştir. Bunlardan biri 1934 yılında Osmanlı müziğinin radyolardan çalınmasının engellenmesidir. Bu çalışma Türkiye’de Erken Cumhuriyet döneminin müzik politikalarını toplumsal iktidar ilişkileri bağlamında değerlendirmekte; dönemin tartışmalarının ve 1934 tarihli radyo yasağının Mutlu Ol, Bu Bir Emirdir (2006) kısa metrajlı filminde nasıl temsil edildiğini çözümlemektedir. Nitel araştırma desenine sahip bu çalışmada eleştirel film analizi sosyolojik çözümleme etrafında yapılmıştır. Türkiye’nin toplumsal ve kültürel tarihinde süregelen tartışmaları konu etmesi bakımından alışılagelmiş bir kompozisyon örneği sunsa da film, gerek alaturka-alafranga karşıtlığını absürt politik mizahla buluşturarak izleyicilere sunması gerekse de bugünün Cumhuriyet eleştirilerine zemin sağlaması bakımından önemsenmiştir. Ancak filmin temel argümanlarından olan türkülerin yasaklandığı iddiası ile tarihsel olaylar arasındaki çelişki nedeniyle söz konusu uygulamanın filmde çarpıtılarak gerçeklikten uzak temsil edildiği belirtilebilir.
Qiagen DNA PowerWater DNeasy Extraction v1
Authors: LeBoa Christopher
Published: September 2023

These are instructions for using the Qiagen Power Water Kit for doing Extraction from drinking water samples
Opentrons pipeline: gDNA bead cleanup v1
Authors: Reyes Vasquez Jhakelin
Published: September 2023

This protocol is an automated pipeline to clean a plate of extracted DNA using SPRI bead cleanup. It is functional for both. It is typically used to clean up a portion of extracted DNA which has suspected impurities capable of affecting downstream PCR or sequencing protocols. This is often a side effect of extraction by magbeads with no spin-column based purifications. We have found this protocol to be effective on DNA extracted from blood, biopsy and feces in a wide range of Neotropical vertebrates. This protocol was developed and optimised for the following: Platform: Opentrons OT-2 automated pipetting robot Kit: Ampure beads and home-brewed bead solutions Tips Used: 5 boxes (2 x 200uL Opentrons Filtered Tip boxes and 3 x 20uL Opentrons Filtered Tip boxes) Number of samples: 96
Opentrons Pipeline: DNA Extraction with the Omega Biotek Stool Kit v1
Authors: Vsevolodova Kristina
Published: September 2023

This protocol is an automated pipeline to extract a full 96-well plate of DNA from stool lysates prepared in two separate plates. Lysing of the stool can be performed as you wish, depending on species and their diet. The protocol itself begins after lysates have been created. This protocol was developed and optimized for the following:Platform: Opentrons OT-2 automated pipetting robotKit: Omega Biotek Tips Used: 4 boxes (4 x 200uL Opentrons Filtered Tip boxes)Recommended number of samples: 96
Utilidad de la espirometría en los pacientes hospitalizados por la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) exacerbada
Authors: Hernández-Ruiz Alfredo , Ortega Héctor José , Aguirre-Acevedo Daniel Camilo
Published: September 2023

La espirometría es la prueba estándar para confirmar el diagnóstico de la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC). En los servicios de hospitalización es frecuente encontrar pacientes que ingresan con sospecha de esta condición durante una exacerbación. Con base en las guías actuales, existe controversia sobre si se puede o no realizar la espirometría en este escenario.

Objetivo: revisar la utilidad diagnóstica de la espirometría en pacientes hospitalizados con sospecha de EPOC exacerbada.

Metodología: se realizó una revisión no sistemática hasta noviembre del 2019. Las bases de datos consultadas fueron PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, LILACS, Google Scholar. Se incluyeron estudios prospectivos en pacientes mayores de 18 años, en idioma inglés y español. Se encontraron 573 artículos y se seleccionaron 20 artículos de relevancia para la discusión.

Conclusiones: en los pacientes hospitalizados por sospecha de EPOC exacerbada, la espirometría es una herramienta útil para confirmar el diagnóstico. El momento para realizarla es previo al egreso, una vez el paciente está estable. Anotamos que el VEF1 no sería útil para establecer la gravedad.
Cetoacidosis diabética: características epidemiológicas y letalidad en adultos atendidos en un hospital universitario en Colombia
Authors: Sierra-Vargas Elsy Cristina , Muñoz-Mejía Óscar Arlex , Zamudio-Burbano Miguel Ángel , Gómez-Corrales Juan David , Builes-Barrera Carlos Alfonso , Román-Gónzález Alejandro
Published: September 2023

Introducción: la cetoacidosis diabética es una de las complicaciones agudas más graves de la diabetes. Pocos estudios en Latinoamérica describen el perfil clínico y los desenlaces de la población adulta con esta condición. El objetivo de este estudio es determinar las características demográficas y clínicas de los pacientes adultos con esta enfermedad. Para esto se hizo énfasis en los factores precipitantes y en la determinación del porcentaje de letalidad intrahospitalaria por cualquier causa.

Métodos: estudio de cohorte retrospectivo de pacientes mayores de 18 años admitidos por cetoacidosis diabética en el Hospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación de Medellín-Colombia, entre enero de 2012 y diciembre de 2015.

Resultados: se incluyeron 159 pacientes con diagnóstico de cetoacidosis diabética. La mediana de la edad fue de 46 años. 40 individuos (25,2 %) tenían diabetes tipo 1, 107 (67,3 %) diabetes tipo 2 y, 12 (7,6 %), otro tipo de diabetes. El factor precipitante de cetoacidosis diabética más común fue la suspensión del tratamiento hipoglucemiante (36 %), seguida de infección (32 %) y diabetes de novo (28 %). La mediana de la estancia hospitalaria fue de 8 días. 12 pacientes fallecieron.

Conclusión: la evaluación de los casos de cetoacidosis diabética en este estudio demostró diferencias importantes en la presentación clínica de aquellos con diabetes tipo 1 y tipo 2. La suspensión del tratamiento fue el factor precipitante más frecuente, seguido por la infección. La letalidad en este estudio fue de 7,5 %, superior a la tasa de 1 % que tienen los países desarrollados, evidenciando la necesidad de mejorar la atención de estos pacientes.
Amiloidosis laríngea, un reto clínico. Reporte de serie de casos en el Hospital Universitario San Ignacio. Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Jiménez Luis Humberto , Cote-Martínez Damaris , Cerón-Perdomo Daniela , Abello-Beltrán Laura , Mejía-Cortés Maddy
Published: September 2023

La amiloidosis laríngea es un desorden infrecuente con síntomas inespecíficos que dificultan su diagnóstico. A través de la descripción y análisis de tres casos valorados en el Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá buscamos ampliar el conocimiento en esta patología y comparar nuestros hallazgos con los descritos en la literatura. Se realizó una búsqueda retrospectiva de pacientes con diagnóstico de amiloidosis laríngea en los últimos cinco años en nuestra institución, obteniendo un total de 3 pacientes que cumplieron con nuestros criterios de selección. El síntoma más frecuente en estos pacientes fue la disfonía. La principal presentación encontrada fue de tipo sistémica, contrario a lo reportado en la literatura. Se realizó una remodelación de la vía aérea mediante microcirugía laríngea con láser de dióxido de carbono, obteniendo resultados clínicos satisfactorios. Es importante realizar más estudios del tema en nuestro país, teniendo en consideración el número reducido de casos debido a su baja prevalencia.
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of pediatric patients with post-traumatic open globe injury
Authors: YILDIRIM BİÇER Gamze , ZOR Kürşad Ramazan
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiology and clinical features of pediatric traumatic open globe injuries in our region.

Materials and Methods: Medical records of patients under the age of 18 who were diagnosed with open globe injury between January 2012 and December 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic data of the patients such as age, gender, time of injury, area of injury, type of injury, and cause of injury were recorded. Initial and final visual acuity and ocular findings at admission were recorded. Factors associated with final visual acuity were evaluated.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 7.62 ±4.22 years. The majority of the patients were male (n=28, 66,7%). The right eye was the most injured (n=30, 71.4%). The initial visual acuity of approximately 72.5% (n=29) of the patients was worse than 20/200. And the final visual acuity of 50% of the patients (n=20) was below 20/200. The most common type of injury was penetrating trauma (n=18, 42.9%). The region with the highest trauma was Zone I (n=30, 71.4%). The most traumatic materials were metallic objects (n=13, 31%). The most common accompanying clinical finding was lens damage (n=18, 42.9%). Iris damage, lens damage, hyphema, vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, endophthalmitis, type of injury, material causing the injury, and injury area were significantly associated with final vision.

Conclusion: In our region, open globe injuries were mostly observed in boys under 12 years in the pediatric age group. Penetrating and cutting metallic objects seem to be the most important cause of trauma. Parents and all caregivers should be informed of the seriousness of open globe injuries to prevent possible injuries.
Comparison of visceral adipose tissue in patients with autonomous cortisol secretion and patients with the nonfunctional adrenal masses
Authors: PİŞKİN Ferhat Can , ODABAŞ Fulya , AKSOYDAN Ulcaz Perihan , AKKUŞ Gamze
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the impact of continuous autonomous cortisol secretion on visceral (VAT), abdominal subcutaneous (SAT) adipose tissue, and total body fat.

Materials and Methods: A total of 57 patients (36 female, 21 male) with adrenal masses, referred to our single center, were included in this study. Among them, 31 patients had adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACS) and 26 had nonfunctional adrenal mass (NFAM). Hormonal evaluation was conducted for all patients. Measurements of total, visceral, and subcutaneous adipose tissue were performed using 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging (Ingenia, Philips Medical Systems, Best, The Netherlands).

Results: Mean age, gender distribution, and body mass index (BMI) were comparable between patients with ACS and NFAM. Patients with ACS exhibited higher volumes of both total (422.1±131.3 vs. 346.2±86.0 cm3) and visceral adipose tissue (199.9±77.3 vs. 160.6±60.8 cm3) compared to those with NFAM. Incidence rates of diabetes mellitus and hepatosteatosis were similar in both groups. Subcutaneous adipose tissue volumes, visceral-to-subcutaneous ratio, and visceral-to-total fat ratio showed no significant differences between the two groups.

Conclusion: Patients with ACS demonstrated increased total and visceral fat tissue volumes compared to NFAM patients matched for gender, age, and BMI. This observation may elucidate the potential influence of continuous mild autonomous cortisol secretion in ACS patients. Such findings could serve as indicators of heightened cardiovascular risk among ACS patients.
Use of Domain Engineering in Hyperautomation Applied to Decision Making in Government
Authors:   University of Pernambuco, Brazil., Pinheiro A. F. , Lima-Neto F. B.
Published: September 2023

This article presents the domain engineering process carried out to obtain the requirements for the implementation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) compliance framework aimed at the public sector. Owing to the current competitive and fast economy, which generates huge demand for increasingly efficient, reliable, and transparent intelligent systems, decision-support architectures should also be developed under strong restrictions of cost and time. Such a context requires adequate structures, processes, and technologies for coping with the complexity of building such intelligent systems. Currently, many public organizations have adopted applications for process automation, with the aim of refraining from repetitive work and producing more efficient results. However, what is not so often observed is the development of intelligent engines to support complex public decision-making. Possible explanations are the plethora of available data sources and the number of legal norms to be abided by. Moreover, it is important to highlight the need to incorporate transparency, auditability, reusability, and flexibility into such systems. Thus, they can be safely utilized in various analogous situations, reducing the need to develop new applications from scratch. An architecture suitable for supporting public decision-making with so many features and increasingly unstructured data, as well as abundant regulation, needs well-crafted formal specifications. This article aims to analyze three existing frameworks and carry out domain engineering studies in three cases to produce some guidance for future public applications and services based on AI. Next, we provide a conceptual preliminary architectural definition for the public sector. The proposed architecture targets were identified in the three cases studied, namely, frequent tasks of process mining requirements, detection of anomalies, and extraction of rules and public policies for helping public servants. All these aim at expedient AI development for public decision-making.
AI and Blockchain: Towards Trustworthy and Secure Intelligent Systems
Authors:   Woxsen University, Sanga Reddy, Hyderabad, India., Chenna Sankalp
Published: September 2023

AI and Blockchain are two of the most promising technologies of the 21st century. They both have the potential to revolutionize various industries and bring about significant changes in the way we live and work. However, for AI and Blockchain to reach their full potential, they must be implemented in a trustworthy and secure manner. This is where the combination of AI and Blockchain comes in. By using Blockchain technology to secure and validate the data used to train AI systems, we can ensure that these systems are trustworthy and reliable. Additionally, by using AI to secure and validate Blockchain transactions, we can ensure that these transactions are safe and secure. Together, AI and Blockchain have the potential to create intelligent systems that are both trustworthy and secure. The integration of AI and Blockchain can also enable new use cases such as decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) which can take decisions autonomously by using AI, and Smart contracts which can automatically execute the terms of a contract when certain conditions are met. This can bring about improvements in transparency, immutability, and accountability in various industries such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain management. However, the integration of AI and Blockchain also raises important ethical and legal considerations, such as privacy, bias, and accountability. Therefore, it is crucial to continue researching and developing best practices for the implementation of AI and Blockchain in order to ensure their responsible and effective use.
A Review of the Use of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Various Sectors
Authors:   Amity Internationl Business School, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India., Naved Mohd
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we review the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in various sectors, including the social and business ecosystem, supply chain management, financial management, marketing management, and performance management. We show that these technologies have the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these systems by enabling the analysis and interpretation of large datasets in real-time, and by automating tasks and processes. We also discuss opportunities for further research in these areas and suggest that the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence will continue to grow in importance in the coming years. In conclusion, the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of various sectors, and further research is needed to fully understand the potential of these technologies.