bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An improved version of the piecewise parabolic method advection scheme: description and performance assessment in a bidimensional test case with stiff chemistry in toyCTM v1.0.1
Authors: Mailler Sylvain , Pennel Romain , Menut Laurent , Cholakian Arineh
Published: December 2023

Abstract. This study presents a novel method to estimate the performance of advection schemes in numerical experiments along with a semi-realistic, non-linear, stiff chemical system. This method is based on the examination of the “signature function”, an invariant of the advection equation. Apart from exposing this concept in a particular numerical test case, we show that a new numerical scheme based on a combination of the piecewise parabolic method (PPM) with the flux adjustments of Walcek outperforms both the PPM and the Walcek schemes for inert tracer advection as well as for advection of chemically active species. From a fundamental point of view, we think that our evaluation method, based on the invariance of the signature function under the effect of advection, offers a new way to evaluate objectively the performance of advection schemes in the presence of active chemistry. More immediately, we show that the new PPM + W (“piecewise parabolic method + Walcek”) advection scheme offers chemistry-transport modellers an alternative, high-performance scheme designed for Cartesian-grid Eulerian chemistry-transport models, with improved performance over the classical PPM scheme. The computational cost of PPM + W is not higher than that of PPM. With improved accuracy and controlled computational cost, this new scheme may find applications in other fields such as ocean models or atmospheric circulation models.
Ice floe segmentation and floe size distribution in airborne and high-resolution optical satellite images: towards an automated labelling deep learning approach
Authors: Zhang Qin , Hughes Nick
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Floe size distribution (FSD) has become a parameter of great interest in observations of sea ice because of its importance in affecting climate change, marine ecosystems, and human activities in the polar ocean. A most effective way to monitor FSD in the ice-covered regions is to apply image processing techniques to airborne and satellite remote sensing data, where the segmentation of individual ice floes is a challenge in obtaining FSD from remotely sensed images. In this study, we adopt a deep learning (DL) semantic segmentation network to fast and adaptive implement the task of ice floe instance segmentation. In order to alleviate the costly and time-consuming data annotation problem of model training, classical image processing technique is applied to automatically label ice floes in local-scale marginal ice zone (MIZ). Several state-of-the-art (SoA) semantic segmentation models are then trained on the labelled MIZ dataset and further applied to additional large-scale optical Sentinel-2 images to evaluate their performance in floe instance segmentation and to determine the best model. A post-processing algorithm is also proposed in our work to refine the segmentation. Our approach has been applied to both airborne and high-resolution optical (HRO) satellite images to derive acceptable FSDs at local and global scales.
On the significance of rain droplet slowdown and deformation for leading-edge rain erosion
Authors: Barfknecht Nils , von Terzi Dominic
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Leading-edge rain erosion is a severe problem in the wind energy community since it leads to blade damage and a reduction in annual energy production in the order of several percent. The impact speed of rain droplets is a key driver for the erosion rate; therefore, its precise computation is essential. This study investigates the aerodynamic interaction of rain droplets and wind turbine blades. Based on findings from the literature and an analysis of the relevant parameter space, it is found that the aerodynamic interaction leads to a reduction in the impact speed. Additionally, the rain droplets deform and break up as they approach the wind turbine blade. An existing Lagrangian particle model, developed for research in aircraft icing, is adapted, extended, and validated for leading edge rain erosion to study the process in more detail. Results show that the droplet slowdown reduces predicted damage toward the tip of the blade by over 50 %. The model indicates that the aerodynamic blade interaction affects small droplets significantly more than large droplets. Due to this drop size dependency, the damage accumulation is shifted towards higher rain intensity events. Additionally, the droplet impact speed is sensitive to the aerodynamic nose radius of the airfoil. Due to this sensitivity and its drop size dependency, the slowdown effect provides interesting levers for erosion mitigation via blade design or operational adjustments. To conclude, the aerodynamic interaction between droplet and blade is non-negligible and needs to be taken into account in erosion lifetime models.
Cultural integration and innovation in string music: A study on the transformation of Heze string music
Authors: Zhao Tingting , Yeoh Joanne Pei Sze , Loo Fung Chiat
Published: December 2023

This article seeks to scrutinize the reasons and factors for the transformation and evolution of Heze String Music. Changes in the practice of Heze String Music as observed by both cultural bearers and the younger generation of Heze string players can significantly contribute to sculpting the future trajectory of Heze String Music. The article's analysis can inform cultural policy and heritage conservation efforts. Recognizing the factors driving changes in Heze String Music may guide policies to support the continued vitality of this tradition, including education initiatives, funding support, and other cultural sustainability measures. This qualitative study employs methodologies including participant observations and interviews. The research is further enriched by the compilation and collection of audio and video recordings, historical records, concert programs, news articles, musical scores, images of musical instruments, and other significant print materials. This article reveals that the transformation and evolution of Heze String Music have been significantly influenced by sociocultural transformations, cross-genre interactions, education, economic, and technological advancements.
study on the aesthetics of calligraphy of bronze inscriptions in the pre-Qin and Jin dynasties
Authors: Zhang Xi , Zhang Dianyou
Published: December 2023

As an important era in the development of bronze inscriptions, the pre-Qin period has high research value in calligraphy aesthetics, and provides guidance for the research of inscription aesthetics in China. Firstly, the aesthetics of bronze inscriptions in the pre-Qin and Jin dynasties are analyzed, and the continuous evolution process of bronze inscriptions in the Jin state is studied. Secondly, the corresponding evolution of weapon inscriptions, musical instrument inscriptions, Chinese ritual instrument inscriptions, and the changes in the embellishment of the writing system. Through the display of the culture and art of Jin bronze inscription calligraphy, more people can feel the calligraphy culture of the pre-Qin and Jin inscriptions, as well as inherit and inherit in the study of calligraphy. Finally, the aesthetics of calligraphy of Jin bronze inscriptions are summarized to provide guidance for inheriting Jin culture.
2. IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS AND IMPACT OF THE ZERO-COVID STRATEGY IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Son Dinh Thai , Hai Phan Thanh , Anh Cao Thi Ngoc , Anh Tran Ngoc , Thanh Le Phuc , Hanh Nguyen Thi , Hung Le Xuan , Minh Luu Ngoc , Thu Nguyen Ha , Toan Do Thi Thanh
Published: December 2023

Objectives: Describe the advantages and impacts of the Zero-COVID strategy.

Method: The search strategy includes terms related to (1) Zero-COVID and (2) COVID-19 in PubMed/MEDLINE, and Science Direct. Original research papers on the advantages and impacts of the Zero-COVID strategy in English were selected for the study. Data from selected studies were extracted and classified into themes and topics. The PRISMA principles were used to perform a scoping evaluation of several medical databases.

Results: In total, this research includes nine studies. The Zero-Covid strategy has brought some positive impacts, including significantly reducing morbidity, mortality, and environmental pollution. However, the Zero-Covid strategy also brought certain restrictions, which had negative effects on mental health, job loss, and reduced income.

Conclusion: While the strategy achieved its healthcare and national security objectives to a certain extent, it also led to substantial and unpredictable social and economic repercussions. The long-term effects on GDP and education remain uncertain. This scoping review can help governments consider preventative measures should the COVID-19 pandemic return.
5. KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY IN VIETNAM, 2023
Authors: Son Nguyen Hong , Viet Tran Quoc , Thanh Bui Duc , Trung Nguyen Hoang , Minh Tong Duc , Tuong Nguyen Quang , Dung Nguyen Thi Ngoc , Duy Dao Tan , An Vu Dinh
Published: December 2023

Objective: Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of prehospital emergency in Vietnam in 2023.

Subjects and methods: A survey on 10,800 people was implemented to assess the status of prehospital emergency and the capacity of the local health system.

Results: Only 33.65% of people knew about emergency calls and 33.20% of people did not know or sure about emergency calls. 49.48% of people believed that ambulances are useful, medical staff are useful in emergency care (50.04%). All residents estimated the ambulance’s time of arrival after calls around 5 - 60 minutes. The majority of people chose to transport emergency patients by taxi, personal car or carrying patients to the hospital, only 32.63% of people chose to call an ambulance when at home and 33.80% when outside. Most people reported to trust emergency medical service workers when the ambulance arrived at the scene or when the patient was hospitalized.

Conclusion: Although people’s knowledge and attitude towards prehospital emergency were inadequate, most people trusted medical staff when they arrived at the emergency scene or when taking patients to the hospital.
6. QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH PEPTIC ULCERS: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF INSTRUMENT
Authors: Yen Hoang Ngoc , Quang Tran Vinh , Tien Dao Duc , Trung Vo Quang
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Peptic ulcer disease is a prevalent and frequently recurring ailment, characterized by evolving etiological factors and risk elements that present difficulties in its management. Consequently, the quality of life of those suffering from peptic ulcers might be substantially influenced, thereby raising concerns.

Objective: To develop a Vietnamese version of the Quality-of-Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases - Peptic Ulcer Scale (QLICD-PU), a specialized tool designed to assess the QLICD-PU’ patients.

Materials and methods: In the month of April 2023, a cross-sectional study was undertaken. The data were obtained by conducting direct interviews with patients diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) who were undergoing therapy. The interviews were conducted using the QLICD-PU tool.

Results: The study involved a sample size of 146 patients. The examination of the reliability scale resulted in Cronbach’s alpha coefficient that above 0.6. The findings of the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) indicated that all items demonstrated factor loadings of at least 0.3. In the context of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), the majority of the scale’s components demonstrated satisfactory model fit indices, with the exception of the GFI and NFI indices pertaining to the general Quality of Life (QoL) and PUD-specific sections.

Conclusion: The validity and reliability of the Vietnamese adaptation of the QLICD-PU Quality of Life measure have been demonstrated, rendering it a valuable instrument for evaluating the QLICDPU in Vietnam.
9. ASSESSMENT OF THE TREATMENT RESULTS OF NASAL BONE FRACTURES AT 103 MILITARY HOSPITAL
Authors: Nam Quan Thanh , Thuan Nghiem Duc , Thang Nguyen Quyet , Cuong Nguyen Anh
Published: December 2023

Objectives: Assessment of the results of reduction for patients with nasal bone fractures.

Subjects and methods: A prospective and case-by-case descriptive study with clinical intervention was undertaken. The study includes 51 patients with nasal bone fractures undergoing surgery at 103 Military Hospital from March 2022 to September 2023.

Results: Male patients account for a higher proportion of 66.7% while female patients account for that of 33.3%, and most are at the age of 16–30 (at 54.9%). Traffic accidents are the major causes with 58.8%. Concerning clinical symptoms: 100% of patients with pain, bruising, and swelling in the nose area; 78.4% of patients with post-traumatic epistaxis; 88.2% of patients with nose deformity; 78.4% of patients with a sharp pain nose fracture score and signs of bone crunching in the nasal bone; 52.9% of patients with combined other injuries, in which type II nasal bone fractures accounting for the highest proportion at 54.9%. Results after treatment: the qualified proportion after 1 month is 88.2%, and after 3 months is 96.1%.

Conclusion: Research results show that nasal bone fractures are common in males, mainly caused by traffic accidents. Common clinical symptoms are pain, epistaxis, and nasal pyramid deformity. Reduction of nasal bone fractures is a treatment method that allows the restoration of both aesthetic and physiological functions of the nose.
14. THE EFFECTS OF 5S MODEL ON HOSPITAL SERVICE AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY HOSPITAL, 2022
Authors: Nguyen Nguyen Van , Quang La Ngoc , Tap Nguyen Van , Truc Nguyen Quynh , Thu Nguyen Hoang Thien
Published: December 2023

The 5S model is the beginning of a quality enhancement initiative to improve safety, efficiency, or other patient-centered aspects. Applying 5S on all types of equipment is to improve the quality of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital. It is believed to have some positive effects to the working environment since items are arranged in order, creating more spacious area.

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate results of applying 5S on all types of facilities at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital after 1-year intervention.

Method: The pre-post study design was applied, sampling all 166 equipments in use at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital.

Results: The results showed that the intervention process achieved positive changes in all 5 types of equipment. After 12 months of intervention, the effectiveness index ranged from 20.24% to 42.65%.

Conclution: Thus, the applied 5S intervention methods have shown certain effectiveness in quality improvement in hospital.
Rzymsko-katolicka parafia w Goscięcinie na Opolszczyznie i jej duszpasterstwo
Authors: Urban Wincenty
Published: December 2023

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Significancia Temática: Reflexiones acerca de la Jornada Internacional de Gestión Editorial e Investigación en Salud y la Jornada de Presentación de Trabajos de Investigación en Salud, Univalle
Authors: Picón Gerardo Armando
Published: December 2023

La reciente Jornada Internacional de Gestión Editorial e Investigación en Salud en la Universidad del Valle enfatizó la relevancia de los eventos académicos y científicos, especialmente el cambio hacia eventos virtuales debido a la pandemia. Estos eventos brindan oportunidades valiosas para aprender, establecer contactos profesionales y mejorar habilidades. Se centró en la gestión editorial, la indexación y la publicación de artículos, fortaleciendo la estructura investigativa universitaria y promoviendo la calidad en la producción y divulgación de trabajos. Se discutió el impacto de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la investigación y gestión editorial, destacando su potencial para mejorar procesos, aunque se plantea la preocupación sobre su uso exclusivo para tareas burocráticas y su impacto en la creatividad humana. El plagio fue otro tema crucial, identificando la diversidad de formas en que se manifiesta y destacando la importancia de la detección mediante programas de IA. Los obstáculos enfrentados por los docentes investigadores, como la falta de tiempo y apoyo institucional, se discutieron, proponiendo soluciones como reducir la carga docente y brindar más apoyo administrativo y oportunidades de formación en investigación. Finalmente, se enfatizó el rol de las editoriales universitarias y la importancia de publicar en revistas indexadas para aumentar la visibilidad y credibilidad de la investigación, resaltando que la indexación, por parte de los investigadores mejora la probabilidad de producir trabajos de alta calidad.
Malzeme Kuznets Eğrisi Hipotezi Geçerli mi? CIVETS Ülkelerinden Ampirik Kanıtlar
Authors: MUKİYEN AVCI Gizem
Published: December 2023

Ekonomik büyüme ile çevresel bozulma ilişkisi literatürde genellikle Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi (EKC) hipotezi ile araştırılırken son yıllarda malzeme kullanımını merkezine alan Malzeme Kuznets Eğrisi (MKC) hipotezine dayalı çalışmalara da ilginin arttığı görülmektedir. Bu ilginin odağındaki temel gerekçe çevresel bozulmayı ölçmede malzeme kullanımının CO2 emisyonlarına kıyasla daha kapsamlı veri içermesidir. EKC hipotezinden türetilen MKC hipotezi de ekonomik büyüme ile çevresel bozulma arasındaki ilişkinin kuadratik formda olduğunu ve ekonomik büyüme ile malzeme kullanımı arasında önce pozitif daha sonra ise negatif yönlü bir ilişkinin bulunduğunu ileri sürmektedir. Bu çalışmada son yıllarda büyüme performanslarıyla gelişen piyasalar olarak öne çıkan CIVETS ülkelerinde MKC hipotezinin geçerliliğinin test edilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaçla diğer çalışmalardan farklı olarak malzeme kullanımını temsilen malzeme ayak izi değişkeni kullanılmıştır. 1975-2019 dönemi için panel eşbütünleşme analizinin gerçekleştirildiği çalışmada elde edilen bulgulara göre i) panel için MKC hipotezi geçerlidir; ii) ülkeler bazında Kolombiya haricinde Endonezya, Güney Afrika, Mısır, Türkiye ve Vietnam’da MKC hipotezi geçerlidir. Ayrıca çalışmada malzeme ayak izini maksimum yapan kişi başı gelir düzeyleri de hesaplanmıştır.
Fentanyl use by police detainees remains unchanged
Authors: Sullivan Tom , Patterson Eileen
Published: December 2023

This bulletin provides new data on the prevalence of fentanyl use among a sample of Australian police detainees. A survey of 1,044 detainees conducted under the Drug Use Monitoring in Australia program in 2018 found that three percent of detainees reported having used fentanyl in the past 12 months. The same proportion of detainees interviewed in 2016 reported having used the drug. The most common reason that detainees started to use fentanyl was that it had been prescribed for medical reasons. Seventy-one percent of frequent users had engaged in non-medical use of fentanyl. Most of these users were given fentanyl by their family and friends.
Students’ Perceptions of the Role of Various Players in Agricultural Technologies and Innovations Development
Authors: Ayisi-Nyarko Daniel , Masambuka-kanchewa Fallys , Obaa Bernard
Published: December 2023

Technologies and innovations have revolutionized the agricultural industry throughout time; as more technologies and innovations keep gaining prominence in the agricultural industry, there is an increasing divergence of views on their origin, creators, and meaning among scholars across the scientific fields. Students in agricultural programs emerge from different fields in the agricultural disciplines; as a result, they have different exposure and experience with different technologies and innovations. Their varied backgrounds influence how they define, explain, and conceptualize technologies and innovations in agriculture, giving rise to varied perceptions of who should be recognized and who should not. The present study sought to explore agricultural students' perceptions of technologies and innovations and the role of farmers and extension agents in their development. The study adopted a qualitative content analysis approach by analyzing the views expressed by seventeen students from two different universities. The results showed that agricultural students have varied perceptions of what technologies and innovations represent in agriculture. Most of the students perceived technology as equipment and tools, and innovation as improved techniques and as a discovery of new methods. They also had conflicting views on the role played by the farmers, extension agents, and researchers in technology and innovation development. While the majority viewed farmers as adaptors of technologies and innovations, none viewed extension agents as contributors to technologies and innovation development rather than as disseminators. Our findings suggest a lack of knowledge in the collective role played by farmers, extension agents, and scientists in technology and innovation development. The repercussion of this is that it may contribute towards limited inclusion of diverse perspectives in technology and innovation creation and dissemination, which may affect sustainable agricultural development.
Bedforms and sediment dynamics under reduced sediment input and estuarine engineering: the case of the Bou Regreg estuary, Morocco
Authors: Jemily Linda , Raki Amine , Trakadas Athena , Al-Hamdani Zyad , Jensen Jørn B , Huff Lloyd , Mhammdi Nadia
Published: December 2023

The Bou Regreg riverine estuary constitutes a microtidal environment located within an urban region and characterized by limited sediment inflow from its catch basin hinterlands. The construction of the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (SMBA) dam has notably diminished sediment supply, especially
coarser fractions. In light of these conditions, this study aimed to classify sediment types according to the Folk and Ward classification, stratify morphometric parameters and temporal fluctuations based on dune types, and ultimately evaluate the sediment dynamics driving observed bedform
variations. Using an integrated approach, data collection involved various techniques, including CTD profiling, bottom videography, side-scan sonar imaging, sub-bottom profiling, and Van Veen bottom grab sampling. The bed morphology includes segments of smooth bed, erosional and dredged bottom,
localized scour features, and submarine dune fields, displaying notable heterogeneity. Acoustic seabed reflections indicated two bedform clusters with maximum lengths of 42.6 m and heights of 1 m. Flow velocities were linked to the presence of 2D and 3D dune forms. Morphological variations
encompassed straight, sinuous, and barchan dune configurations, mainly asymmetric with NNW–SSE seaward orientation. Sediment mean size fluctuations spanned from muddy to medium sand deposition. The findings revealed the intricate interplay of dynamics shaping dune field configurations
and the heterogeneous dispersion of bedforms throughout the estuary likely due to a sharp decline of sediment discharge caused by the dam upstream and coastal engineering. The study emphasizes the dynamic nature of dunes, highlighting their sensitivity to shifting hydrodynamic conditions and
sediment availability, leading to morphological fluctuations over time.
Rezension von: Bohn, Eberhard u.a. (Hrsg.), Kirchenkirnberg
Authors: Trefz Bernhard , Bohn Eberhard
Published: December 2023

Eberhard Bohn und Gerhard Fritz (Hg.): Kirchenkirnberg. Ein Pfarrdorf an der Grenze. Remshalden: Hennecke 2004, 244 S., zahlr. Abb.
Rezension von: Gollor-Knüdeler, Claudia, Backnang
Authors: Scholz Waltraud , Gollor-Knüdeler Claudia
Published: December 2023

Claudia Gollor-Knüdeler: Backnang. Text von Frank Nopper und Bernhard Trefz. Tübingen: Silberburg-Verlag 2007, 75 S., zahlr. Abb.
Rezension von: de Buhr, Stefanie u.a. (Hrsg.), Backnang - einst und jetzt
Authors: Trefz Bernhard , De Buhr Stefanie
Published: December 2023

Stefanie de Buhr/Bernhard Kreutzmann (Hrsg.): Backnang - einst und jetzt. Kalender 2008.
Rezension von: Heckert, Uwe, Waiblinger und Welfen
Authors: Dwornitzak Michael P. , Heckert Uwe
Published: December 2023

Uwe Heckert: Waiblinger und Welfen. Zwei hochadlige Familien in Konflikt. Hrsg. v. Kreisarchiv Rems-Murr-Kreis. Waiblingen 2008 (= Kultur & Geschichte. Die Schriftenreihe des Kreisarchivs, Heft 1), 31 S., zahle Abb.
Rezension von: Winkelbach, Renate, 50 Jahre Landratsamt Waiblingen, Alter Postplatz 10
Authors: Dwornitzak Michael P. , Winkelbach Renate
Published: December 2023

Renate Winkelbach: 50 Jahre Landratsamt Waiblingen Alter Postplatz 10. Hrsg. v. Kreisarchiv Rems-Murr-Kreis. Waiblingen 2008 (= Kultur & Geschichte. Die Schriftenreihe des Kreisarchivs, Heft 3), 68 S., zahlr. Abb.
Rezension von: Schlichenmaier, Roland (Hrsg.), Geschichte und Geschichten aus unserer Heimat Weissacher Tal, Bd. 5 + 6
Authors: Fritz Gerhard , Schlichenmaier Roland
Published: December 2023

Geschichte und Geschichten aus unserer Heimat Weissacher Tal. Allmersbach, Althütte, Auenwald, Weissach im Tal. Hrsg. v. Roland Schlichenmaier unter Mitarbeit von Regine Kuntz, Erich Bauer, Werner Pabst und Theodor Ebinger mit Unterstützung des Heimatvereins Weissacher Tal. Weissach im Tal: Schlichenmaier Band 5, 1990, 103 S. Band 6, 1991, 127 S.
Rezension von: Lenzner, Bernd, Christian Hämmerle
Authors: Brunold Andreas , Lenzner Bernd
Published: December 2023

Bernd Lenzner: Christian Hämmerle. Ein Backnanger, der in seinen Bauten weiterlebt. Backnang: Fr. Stroh 1993, 96 S., zahlreiche Abbildungen.
Rezension von: Reinhold, Gotthard G. G., Johann Michael Knapp
Authors: Kozlik Andreas , Reinhold Gotthard G. G.
Published: December 2023

Gotthard Reinhold: Johann Michael Knapp (1791 bis 1861). Eine Studie über Leben, Werk und Nachlaß des Stuttgarter Hofbaumeisters. Backnang: Fr. Stroh 1994. 142 S., 48 Abb. (= Backnanger Forschungen 1).
Rezension von: Fritz, Gerhard; Hein, Irmgard, Soziale Ursachen des Murrhardter Stadtbrandes von 1765
Authors: Kozlik Andreas , Fritz Gerhard , Hein Irmgard
Published: December 2023

Gerhard Fritz und Irmgard Hein: Soziale Ursachen des Murrhardter Stadtbrandes von 1765. Untersuchungen zur Familie Pfizenmaier, in deren Haus 1765 der Murrhardter Stadtbrand ausbrach. - In: Württembergisch Franken 77. 1993, S. 351-359.
Rezension von: Bauer, Erich (Red.), 750 Jahre Heutensbach
Authors: Reustle Sabine Beate , Bauer Erich
Published: December 2023

750 Jahre Heutensbach. Jubiläumsschrift der Gemeinde Allmersbach im Tal. Hrsg v. der Gemeinde Allmersbach im Tal unter der Redaktion v. Erich Bauer. Weissach im Tal: Schlichenmaier, 1995. 179 S.
Rezension von: Fritz, Gerhard u.a., Backnang
Authors: Trefz Bernhard , Fritz Gerhard
Published: December 2023

Backnang - fotografiert von Monika Melchert, mit Texten von Stadtarchivar Dr. Cerhard Fritz, gestaltet von Hellmut G. Bomm. Backnang: Fr. Stroh 1999. 80 S., zahlr. Abb.
Rezension von: Klink, Mathias, Sulzbach an der Murr
Authors: Kozlik Andreas , Klink Mathias
Published: December 2023

Mathias Klink: Bauten und Denkmäler im alten Ortskern und in den Teilorten. Remshalden-Buoch: Hennecke 1998, 128 S. (= Sulzbach an der Murr. Heimatgeschichtliche Reihe der Gemeinde Sulzbach an der Murr, Band 1).
Rezension von: Hammerschmidt, Barbara, Schorndorf in der Zeit der Nationalsozialismus
Authors: Königstein Rolf , Hammerschmitt Barbara
Published: December 2023

Barbara Hammerschmitt: Schorndorf in der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus. Schorndorf: Bacher, 2000, 272 S., Abb. (= Heimatblätter. Jahrbuch für Schorndorf und Umgebung, Bd. 15).
Rezension von: Trefz, Bernhard, Geschichte der Aspacher Baufirma Lukas Gläser
Authors: Kozlik Andreas , Trefz Bernhard
Published: December 2023

Bernhard Trefz: Geschichte der Aspacher Baufirma Lukas Gläser. In: Aspacher Heimatblätter 2001, Nr. 2, 8 S.
Rezension von: Wagner, Werner u.a. (Hrsg.), 300 Jahre St.-Walterichs-Apotheke Murrhardt
Authors: Kozlik Andreas , Wagner Werner
Published: December 2023

300 Jahre St.-Walterichs-Apotheke Murrhardt. 1700-2000. Hrsg. von Werner Wagner und Hartmut Paehle. Texte: Rolf Schweizer, Werner Wagner. Murrhardt: Selbstverlag 2000. 24 S. Abb.
BENEFÍCIOS DA CAPELANIA À SAÚDE MENTAL E ESPIRITUAL NO SERVIÇO OPERACIONAL DA POLÍCIA MILITAR DO PARANÁ
Authors: Bueno Benedito Gesualdo , August Mariluce Emerim de Melo , Nickel Júnior Cristiano
Published: December 2023

A Polícia Militar do Paraná é composta por homens e mulheres que na sua maioria trabalha no serviço operacional. Alguns policiais desenvolvem problemas relacionados à saúde mental por causas diversas. Além disso, eles parecem preferir serviços administrativos para ter melhor qualidade de vida.  A partir dessa problemática de pesquisa, buscou-se compreender até que ponto a vida cristã e o serviço operacional são compatíveis.  A hipótese é de que, para evitar as tensões que geram afastamentos por motivos de saúde mental, policiais militares que aprofundam seu conhecimento bíblico preferem seguir sua carreira em setores administrativos e a capelania poderia ser mais efetiva no tratamento dessas tensões. O objetivo geral é verificar como a capelania militar poderá ajudar os policiais militares nas suas dificuldades, de forma a prevenir, identificar e tratar aqueles mais propensos a crises emocionais e espirituais. Os objetivos específicos são: compreender o que é capelania militar, sua aplicabilidade no ambiente policial militar, de que forma ela pode ajudar a diminuir os conflitos existentes e se existem dificuldades dos policiais com sua confissão de fé em relação ao serviço operacional. A metodologia utilizada foi uma pesquisa de opinião para policiais militares, com perguntas abertas e fechadas. O questionário foi submetido via WhatsApp, o qual 65 policiais responderam de 15/03/22 a 04/04/22. A amostra foi considerada adequada para uma pesquisa qualitativa. A pesquisa demonstrou que a capelania militar poderá ajudar os policiais em suas dificuldades. Assim, cabe ao serviço de capelania entender como os policiais se veem em relação a espiritualidade e a sua unidade operacional. Entendendo o perfil dos policiais, poderá aconselhar conforme a palavra de Deus, elevar a espiritualidade e evitar danos à saúde mental, seja através de conselhos, visitas, pequenos grupos, discipulados, cultos ou missas.
Extension experience report: health, education and environment
Authors: Vieira Josiane de França , Fonseca Amanda Pinto , Lima Elaine Cristina de Souza , Vilar Juliana dos Santos
Published: December 2023

The plant-based diet has nutritional properties capable of providing health benefits. Vegetarianism consists of maintaining a diet that excludes all types of meat and its derivatives from the diet. Veganism has a strict vegetarian diet, as it does not use any food or products of animal origin. Considering the relevance of encouraging sustainable production and consumption, this study aimed to report the activities on the Instagram® platform of a university extension group called VEG.A.N. UNIRIO. It consists of a descriptive study, of the experience report type. There is a need to disseminate information about vegetarianism and discuss issues that form part of the triad: vegetarianism, health and the environment. The information presented on social media ranges from research carried out by the group and pertinent topics such as food insecurity. It is a result of a process carried out and divided into stages and built by the entire group, to reach more people about the discussions highlighted by the entire group.
Importance of incorporating ultrasonography into undergraduate medicine practices
Authors: Knopfholz José , Margraf Leonardo Bach , Júnior Odenir Nadalin , Machado Alexandre Batista
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Ultrasound as a learning tool is a new and promising approach. Furthermore, its use in the point of care model (POCUS) has been incorporated into today's medical practice. Objective: Collect student perception about ultrasound as a teaching tool in the basic cycle of the medicine course. Methodology: a focus group was structured with students from the first three periods and the data was analyzed by a system and three independent researchers. Results: Participants (n=20) recognized ultrasound as a theoretical-practical integration tool and the activity in small groups as an excellent opportunity. On the other hand, immediate applicability in learning was not always perceived and, among so many disciplines, its use may be threatened. Conclusion: Through US teaching, the association of fundamental undergraduate content, such as anatomy, physiology and semiology, becomes more palpable and less abstract to the student. In this way, it becomes a tool with the potential to play a strategic and methodological role in teaching the basic cycle in the medical course, contributing to the practice of POCUS, certainly incorporated into the daily professional lives of future doctors.
Epidemiological profile of the pancrêas-rim transplant and analysis of the immunological markers of rejection
Authors: Gomes Artur Bruno Silva , Oliveira Jaim Simões de , Oliveira Sabrina Furtunato de , Oliveira Sabrina Gomes de
Published: December 2023

INTRODUCTION: Pancreas-kidney transplantation is a therapy indicated for insulin-dependent patients and for end-stage chronic kidney disease secondary to Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and unstable DM, despite insulin treatment. The modalities established are: simultaneous pancreas-kidney; kidney followed by the pancreas and isolated pancreas. OBJECTIVE: To identify the epidemiological profile of pancreas-kidney transplantation in Brazil and analyze the immunological markers of rejection. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a descriptive, epidemiological study, with clinical analyses, carried out using the Brazilian Transplant Registry, as well as data from the National Transplant System. RESULTS: TSPR presents greater graft longevity and less rejection, when compared to TPAR and TIP. It is noted that the measurement of organ function by immunological monitoring, activated T cell expression and urinary/plasma assays are predictors of transplant viability. CONCLUSION: It was shown that transplants have greater graft longevity; acute rejection is better identified and life expectancy has increased among transplant recipients, providing improvements in independence and decent health conditions.
Design, construction and validation of a didactic bench prototype for teaching sustainable energy in engineering courses at UEMG
Authors: Marangoni Antonio Carlos , Lima Omar José de , Giolo Junior Cildo , Marangoni Rafael J
Published: December 2023

The significant growth in global energy demand has introduced significant pressure on energy consumption via fossil energy sources, with recognized environmental consequences. In this context, renewable energy such as solar energy emerges as an inevitable energy alternative. This work consists of the development, construction and validation of a prototype of a teaching bench consisting of a photovoltaic module that converts solar energy directly into electrical energy, a charge regulator that protects the battery against overloads and deep discharges, a battery that stores the energy produced during periods of greater solar radiation and an inverter, which converts the energy produced in direct current into alternating current. The bench have a set of lamps and a variable resistance, so that various system loads can be simulated. The teaching bank developed will allow engineering students at the State University of Minas Gerais (UEMG) to study and understand the characteristics of an autonomous photovoltaic installation, with practical examples on energy generation and storage. The basic storage system will allow the student to understand the concepts of cargo storage and its reuse without wasting energy. Furthermore, a manual was written and validated with a collection of experimental activity scripts to support work during the use of the bench in practical Physics laboratory classes in engineering courses at UEMG.
PENGEMBANGAN E-LEARNING BERBASIS WEB DI SMA YADIKA LANGOWAN
Authors: Maki Klaudia , Sangkop Ferdinand I. , Krisnanda Made
Published: December 2023

E-learning merupakan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi yang diterapkan dalam dunia pendidikan dengan menggunakan media elektronik sehingga pembelajaran  dapat diakses dimana saja dan kapan saja. Dengan adanya e-learning diharapkan dapat membantu dalam proses belajar mengajar saat ini. SMA Yadika Langowan merupakan salah satu sekolah menengah atas di langowan timur, dimana proses belajar mengajar yang dilakukan di sekolah ini masih menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional sehingga proses belajar mengajar masih terpaku pada pembelajaran di dalam kelas saja, hal ini juga didukung dengan adanya Covid-19 yang menyebabkan proses belajar mengajar dibatasi dengan hanya 50% siswa yang dapat hadir disekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membantu permasalahan diatas dengan membuat e-learning berbasis web di SMA Yadika Langowan sebagai penambah maupun pengganti atas proses pembelajaran saat ini. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM). Pemodelan sistem menggunakan pemodelan Unified Modelling Language (UML). Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa situs web sekolah yang terintegrasi dengan e-learning berbasis Moodle, untuk pengujian sistem menggunakan pengujian Blackbox serta validasi ahli media.
Pharmacist’s role in preventing drug abuse: A comprehensive review of illicit use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs for euphoric effects
Authors: ZULEKA AMBRIN  , K VINEETHA  , A R SHABARAYA
Published: December 2023

The illicit use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs to achieve intoxication, commonly referred to as "pharmaceutical highs," has emerged as a significant public health concern in recent years. The article begins by examining the reasons behind the illicit use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including the desire for euphoria, relaxation, enhanced cognitive performance, and self-medication for various psychological and physical conditions. It highlights the accessibility and perceived safety of these substances, as well as the influence of social and peer factors, as contributing factors to their misuse. To provide a comprehensive understanding, the review covers a wide range of prescription medicines such as quetiapine, gabapentinoids, Z-drugs, bupropion, venlafaxine, and over-the-counter medicines such as loperamide, dextromethorphan, benzydamine, promethazine, chlorphenamine, diphenhydramine and hyoscine butylbromide,codeine that have emerged as misused and diverted, or already described through the literature, as well as recorded by drug users through online websites reporting new trends and experimentations of drug abuse. It explores the pharmacological effects of these substances and their potential for abuse, dependence, and overdose. Additionally, it discusses the dangers of polydrug use, as individuals often combine multiple substances to potentiate their desired effects. Overall, Healthcare professionals should be aware of potential prescription drugs diversion, recognize misuse cases, consider the possibility of polydrug misuse, and prevent it where possible. Pharmacists can play a key role in preventing and reducing drug abuse and should be involved in evidence-based actions to detect, understand and prevent drug diversion activities and the adverse effects of drug-misuse.
Accountability: Inovação Decisória na Avaliação de Investimento em Startups Accountability: Innovative Decision-Making in the Investment Assessment in Startups
Authors: Lima Nilton Cesar , Silva Christian Luiz da , Souza Gustavo Henrique Silva de , Queiroz Jamerson Viegas , Queiroz Fernanda Cristina Barbosa Pereira
Published: December 2023

Este estudo objetiva identificar circunstâncias em accountability que favoreçam decisões a investimentos em startups. Trata-se de uma pesquisa aplicada a investidores atuantes no mercado venture capital, por meio de estudo de casos múltiplos, envolvendo dez empresas investidoras. A ideia é observar se os casos direcionam a resultados semelhantes, ou então por resultados contrários e previsíveis, buscando demonstrar se há alguma contraposição àquilo que se atribui em accountability e as decisões de investimentos em startups. Os estudos de casos ocorreram por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas face ao nível de significância dos atributos constituídos, sendo estas compiladas e organizadas com emprego do software NVIVO11 e interpretadas com a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Constatou-se que, dentre 20 atributos inicialmente utilizados, apenas 8 apresentaram ser mais expressivos: A1, A2, A5, A6, A8, A9, A12 e A19. Já numa relação somente com atributos em accountability, A26 (formalidades contratuais) foi mais representativo. A investigação apontou que atributos como potencial de crescimento e tamanho da empresa, experiência e reputação dos empreendedores, montante do investimento e diferenciação do produto são determinantes no processo de análise. Conclui-se que no campo da complexidade e subjetividade nas avaliações e tomadas de decisão por parte de investidores em startups, os atributos objetivos se destacam como práxis pelos agentes financeiros, especialmente em virtude dos riscos inerentes.
Introducing the reliable change index – An invitation to case-study research in coaching psychology
Authors: Murphy Mike , Thomas Siobhán D.
Published: December 2023

Coaching Psychology is a relatively new discipline and remains under-researched; much of our quantitative research base is generalised from work in related disciplines, while much of our coaching-specific research is qualitative and/or descriptive. This paper presents an approach to data analysis for single cases – the Reliable Change Index (RCI) – which allows for the identification of statistically significant change over time; an example from practice is also provided. This form of data analysis has potential to be of tremendous value in building the research base of our discipline, whilst also having utility in clinical practice.
The role of natural landscapes for facilitating coaching: Exploratory findings from walking coaching experiences
Authors: Ivaldi Antonia
Published: December 2023

Recent developments in coaching and coaching psychology have considered the outdoors as an alternative space within which to conduct coaching, in addition to the more traditional indoor environments. Research into walking coaching is therefore in its infancy and whilst the growing body of research in eco-therapy is relevant to coaching, little empirical research has been conducted as to how different types of landscapes may serve helping conversations, more specifically coaching. Drawing on the experiences of walking coaching clients, this study examines which landscapes are beneficial for coaching and why. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five walking coaching clients and analysed using semantic thematic analysis. Four themes were developed that identified landscapes as needing to be: i) expansive and spacious; ii) having variety; iii) a natural, less controlled environment; and iv) ones that challenge and support the self. These aspects not only provided the conditions for effective and insightful coaching, but also aligned themselves to the coaching process and relationship itself. Furthermore, participants were clear on what they needed from their environment for them to receive the full benefits of walking coaching. It is concluded that as the landscape is central to the process, it is important for coaches and coaching psychologists to consult with clients as to the types of outdoor environments that may be most beneficial for their coaching.
Il contagio dei libri in tempo di peste. Fra medicina accademica e medicina territoriale
Authors: Minuzzi Sabrina
Published: December 2023

Durante i picchi epidemici della prima età moderna si registrano forti incrementi della produzione a stampa, spesso su fogli volanti che oggi sopravvivono in esemplare unico: decreti degli uffici di sanità, lasciapassare, ricette per il corpo e per l’anima, cronache di ragguaglio e moltissimi componimenti in versi. Dopo una breve premessa relativa al contesto medico-scientifico, il saggio si sofferma in particolare sulla pubblicazione di testi poetici e su quella di documenti ufficiali. I primi esprimevano l’umore diffuso di persone esacerbate dall’epidemia e sconfortate da una scienza che non dava risposte terapeutiche efficaci. I secondi invece, i decreti delle magistrature sanitarie, approntati in alcuni casi in collaborazione con medici praticanti sul territorio, furono determinanti per il contenimento del contagio, codificando il monitoraggio sanitario e le tecniche di disinfezione di beni mobili e immobili. Le sostanze usate per la disinfezione erano dotate di proprietà antibatteriche confermate anche dai più recenti studi biochimici, e costituirono la risposta più efficace al morbo, di contro all’incerto panorama delle controversie accademiche.
Contagio e contatto: distanziamento sociale, isolamento e criminalità in Ticino ai tempi del Covid-19
Authors: Mugellini Giulia , Astrologo Annamaria
Published: December 2023

L’articolo considera i termini contagio e contatto in alcune prospettive del diritto penale e della criminologia. Se nel primo ambito, di regola si utilizza e interpreta il contagio principalmente in relazione all’infiltrazione della criminalità organizzata negli apparati economici e statali, nel secondo, si studiano gli effetti del contatto tra vittime e autori di reato sulla probabilità che un crimine si verifichi, e del contagio comportamentale sulla propensione a delinquere.

Data questa premessa, l’articolo si focalizza sugli effetti della mancanza di contagio e contatto, che si sono verificati a seguito delle restrizioni per contenere la pandemia di Covid-19, sulla criminalità. L’analisi della letteratura internazionale identifica le principali ipotesi interpretative che vengono poi testate analizzando i dati sulla criminalità in Canton Ticino.

In generale, le dinamiche internazionali si confermano nel cantone svizzero: tra marzo e giugno 2020, la criminalità è diminuita del 43,1% rispetto alla media 2018-2019. Questa differenza viene spiegata principalmente dalla mancanza di contatto tra vittime e autori di reato che porta a meno opportunità criminali. Emerge però anche l’importanza del “time-shift”, cioè della necessità di distinguere tra gli effetti di breve e di lungo periodo sulla criminalità, e del “crime specificity” ovverosia dell’importanza di approfondire le specificità legate a singole fattispecie di reato.