bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Contemporary Pentecostal Theodicy of a Just God on a Killing Spree
Authors: Agyapong Kwasi Atta , Asamoah Emmanuel Foster , Adjei-Fianko Diana , Kwafo Emmanuel Agyei
Published: March 2024

The portrayal of God in the Old Testament differs from that in the New Testament, suggesting an evolving perception and understanding over time. This has led to confusion and a dualistic view of God among individuals throughout history. Particularly perplexing is the divine sanction for the complete annihilation of the Canaanite population, seemingly contradicting God’s just nature. This study investigates the command to exterminate men, women, children, and infants belonging to the Canaanite nations and seeks to reconcile the notion of a just God sanctioning such perceived cruelty and bias. Analyzing the moral, religious, and theological complexities surrounding this issue, the study aims to shed light on the hypothetical inconsistency in God’s attitude. Ultimately, the study asserts that God’s sanctioned killings were justifiable actions driven by His foreknowledge and intended for the salvation of humanity as a whole. However, the study emphasizes that this divine approach does not justify or endorse any contemporary acts of religious extremism, as such violence serves no salvific purpose in God’s current plan for humanity. Grounded in the principles of action, consequence, and responsibility, the Pentecostal theodicy explored in this qualitative investigation, based on literature review and textual analysis, provides insights into the academic question of why a just God would command the total obliteration of the Canaanites. Through this analysis, this study contributes to the advancement of knowledge on the topic.

Keywords: Pentecostal Theodicy, Justice, Canaanites, Violence, Extremism, and Biblical text.
Towards Fostering Patriotism and Instilling Moral Values in Ghana Through Faith: The Role of The Church of Pentecost in National Development
Authors: Asamoah Emmanuel Foster , Agyapong Kwasi Atta
Published: March 2024

The Church’s place in modern life has gone a lot beyond its original purpose of giving spiritual advice through religious groups. Through participant observation and a review of the literature, this paper examined how the Church, especially The Church of Pentecost (CoP), has changed over time in modern Ghana to promote patriotism and instil moral values in modern Ghana through its two flagship programmes—“National Development Conference 2023” and the “All Ministers Conference 2023”. The findings of the research revealed that morals, unity, and national growth were emphasised at these conferences. There were teachings, prayers, workshops, and the raising of the Ghanaian flag as a symbol of how important it is to work together across party lines for national growth. The study highlighted key recommendations, including employing a holistic approach, promoting patriotic songs, fostering collaboration, upholding moral values, emphasizing the national flag, and transcending partisanship. The study concluded that media influence, equality, punctuality, and unity are essential in fostering patriotism and moral values for Ghana’s growth and development. The paper contributes to the proactive role of the church in nurturing patriotism and moral values, providing valuable insights into nation-building and societal cohesion.

Keywords: The Church of Pentecost, Religion, Patriotism, Moral Values, National Development
Direct In Situ Measurements of a Fast Coronal Mass Ejection and Associated Structures in the Corona
Authors: Liu Ying D. , Zhu Bei , Ran Hao , Hu Huidong , Liu Mingzhe , Zhao Xiaowei , Wang Rui , Stevens Michael L. , Bale Stuart D.
Published: March 2024

We report on the first direct in situ measurements of a fast coronal mass ejection (CME) and shock in the corona, which occurred on 2022 September 5. In situ measurements from the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft near perihelion suggest two shocks, with the second one decayed, which is consistent with more than one eruption in coronagraph images. Despite a flank crossing, the measurements indicate unique features of the young ejecta: a plasma much hotter than the ambient medium, suggestive of a hot solar source, and a large plasma β implying a highly non-force-free state and the importance of thermal pressure gradient for CME acceleration and expansion. Reconstruction of the global coronal magnetic fields shows a long-duration change in the heliospheric current sheet (HCS), and the observed field polarity reversals agree with a more warped HCS configuration. Reconnection signatures are observed inside an HCS crossing as deep as the sonic critical point. As the reconnection occurs in the sub-Alfvénic wind, the reconnected flux sunward of the reconnection site can close back to the Sun, which helps balance magnetic flux in the heliosphere. The nature of the sub-Alfvénic wind after the HCS crossing as a low Mach-number boundary layer (LMBL) leads to in situ measurements of the near subsonic plasma at a surprisingly large distance. Specifically, an LMBL may provide favorable conditions for the crossings of the sonic critical point in addition to the Alfvén surface.
Resolving the Periods of the Asynchronous Polar 1RXS J083842.1–282723
Authors: Halpern J. P.
Published: March 2024

1RXS J083842.1−282723 is a nearly synchronous magnetic cataclysmic variable with a simple X-ray light curve. While its orbital period was fairly well established at P
orb = 98.4 minutes from optical spectroscopy, indirect estimates of P
spin/P
orb ranged from 0.90 to 0.96 because the short X-ray light curves could not determine the beat period to a factor of 2. We analyze a recent 50 days TESS observation, and ground-based optical time-series photometry spanning 9 yr, that together measure precise beat, orbit, and spin periods and enable the X-ray and optical modulations to be phase aligned. Although the X-ray light curves do not distinguish between a beat period of 16.11 or 32.22 hr, all of the optical evidence favors the longer value, with complete pole switching of accretion every half beat cycle. This would require P
spin/P
orb = 0.952. Long-term optical monitoring also shows a decline in accretion rate, and a change in the beat-folded light curve. It would be useful to obtain a new X-ray/optical observation of at least 32 hr duration to examine any associated change in accretion structure, and to confirm the spin and beat periods.
Qualitative chemical compounds analysis and in vitro estimation of antiproliferative, antidiabetic and anti-Alzheimer’s disease effects of Ononis natrix (L.) family Fabaceae
Authors: Youssef Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed , Maaty Doaa Ahmed Mohamed , Al-Saraireh Yousef Mohammad
Published: March 2024

The O. natrix belongs to the family Fabaceae and is distributed in Jordan. Different species of the family Fabaceae contain chemical compounds that may have potential antiproliferative, antidiabetic, and anti-Alzheimer’s disease. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was applied to analyse the phenolic compounds found in O. natrix methanolic extract. Using the MTT assay, the antiproliferative action was studied. The enzymes α-glucosidase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibition assays were used to study the antidiabetic and anti-Alzheimer’s disease actions, respectively, of methanolic extract of O. natrix. Eleven phenolics and seven flavonoids were identified in the methanolic extract of O. natrix by HPLC. The highest phenolics and flavonoids were gallic acid (1.25 mg/100 g dry weight) and rutin (1.44 mg/100 g dry weight), respectively. The most cancer cell lines influenced by the extract of O. natrix were PC-3 (IC50 = 55 ± 2 µg/mL) and HepG-2 (IC50 = 68 ± 2 µg/mL) compared to positive control cisplatin. However, the cancer cell lines CaCo-2, MCF-7, and HeLa showed IC50 values of 109 ± 2 µg/mL, 123 ± 2 µg/mL, and 79 ± 1 µg/mL, respectively, related to cisplatin. The O. natrix extract inhibited the α-glucosidase enzyme and butyrylcholinesterase enzyme by 84% and 86%, respectively compared to positive controls acarbose and rivastigmine. The O. natrix may possess antiproliferative effects against prostate cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. It also may have antidiabetic and anti-Alzheimer’s disease effects.
Checklist of the genus Ridsdalea (Rubiaceae, Gardenieae) in Vietnam with description of the new species R. backanensis
Authors: Van Phung Khoa , Averyanov Leonid V. , Maisak Tatiana V. , Krupkina Ludmila I. , Cao Hai Xuan , Nguyen Cuong Huu
Published: March 2024

The paper provides an identification key and an annotated list of all six species of the genus Ridsdalea J.T.Pereira & K.M.Wong (Rubiaceae, Gardenieae) recorded in the flora of Vietnam, along with data on their valid names, synonyms, types, and distribution. A new species, R. backanensis, discovered in the limestone area of Bac Kan Province (northern Vietnam), is described and illustrated. Detailed data on its characters, ecology, distribution, phenology, preliminary IUCN conservation status, and taxonomical notes are given. The newly discovered species is potentially interesting for cultivation as an ornamental tree that may be effectively used in garden and urban green architecture.
The solitary wasp genus Orancistrocerus from Vietnam, with descriptions of two new species (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae)
Authors: Nguyen Lien Thi Phuong , Nguyen Anh D. , Dang Hoa T.
Published: March 2024

New data are presented for the potter wasp genus Orancistrocerus van der Vecht (Eumeninae, Odynerini) occurring in Vietnam. Two species are described as new to science: Orancistrocerus thanhnhatsp. nov. and O. thanghensp. nov.Orancistrocerus aterrimus erythropus van der Vecht is synonymized with Orancistrocerus aterrimus aterrimus (de Saussure); the male genitalia of this species are described for the first time. An updated key is presented to all species of the genus.
HIV incidence before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan
Authors: Nishiura Hiroshi , Fujiwara Seiko , Imamura Akifumi , Shirasaka Takuma
Published: March 2024

At the end of 2022, a total of 20,003 diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and 8,983 cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among Japanese nationals, and 3,860 HIV diagnoses and 1,575 AIDS cases among foreign residents, had been notified to the government in Japan. This study updates the estimate of HIV incidence, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to reconstruct the incidence of HIV and understand how the disruption caused by COVID-19 affected the epidemiology of HIV. Using a median incubation period of 10.0 years, the number of undiagnosed HIV infections was estimated to be 3,209 (95% confidence interval (CI): 2,642, 3,710) at the end of 2022. This figure has declined steadily over the past 10 years. Assuming that the median incubation period was 10.0 years, the proportion of diagnosed HIV infections, including surviving AIDS cases, was 89.3% (95% CI: 87.8%, 91.0%). When AIDS cases were excluded, the proportion was 86.2% (95% CI: 84.3%, 88.3%). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the estimated annual diagnosis rate was slightly lower than during earlier time intervals, at around 16.5% (95% CI: 14.9%, 18.1%). Japan may already have achieved diagnostic coverage of 90%, given its 9% increment in the diagnosed proportion during the past 5 years. The incidence of HIV infection continued to decrease even during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022, and the annual rate of diagnosis decreased slightly to 16.5%. Monitoring the recovery of diagnosis along with the effective reproduction number is vital in the future.
Bibliometric Analysis of Non-Renewable Thermal, Renewable Thermal, and Solar Energy in the Era of VUCA Phenomenon
Authors: Ocampo Velez Pablo Cesar , Blekhman David , Ariza Oscar
Published: March 2024

The increase in temperature because of climate change has caused increasingly frequent and intense meteorological phenomena that have affected many people in different parts of the world, and society in general needs to reduce their impact by reducing the carbon footprint resulting from energy generation electricity. This added to a significant increase in the demand for energy in the world. This study was conducted to analyze the publications in the Scopus database related to the generation of non-renewable, renewable thermal energy, and solar energy. Most of the articles emphasize the integration of cleaner methods of energy production to reduce CO2 production, increase efficiency, and reduce energy waste in the process of generating electricity. Furthermore, the energy matrix based on non-renewable, renewable, solar, and thermal energies are some of the energy sources that are part of resilience in the VUCA era, volatility, uncertainty, and complexity.
Effective Strategic Implementation for Organizational Sustainability
Authors: Baporikar Neeta
Published: March 2024

Strategic implementation is a crucial and critical pillar in the process of strategic management. As more organizations are focused on ensuring sustainability, it becomes increasingly important that strategic implementation is made more effective, so that sustainability gets embedded in the way the organizations plan, work, and implement their policies to achieve their overall objectives and goals. With this background, adopting a qualitative approach and a case study research design, the aim of this chapter is to deliberate on strategic implementation in a public enterprise. In the process, the main research question addressed is how to ensure effective strategic implementation to ensure organizational sustainability.
Social Responsibility in Universities in the Laja-Bajío Region, Guanajuato, Mexico
Authors: Zacarías Ma. Lucila Aguilar , Sampieri Roberto Hernández , Mendoza Torres Christian Paulina
Published: March 2024

This research addresses the issue of social responsibility in higher education institutions in the Laja-Bajío region of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, from the perspective of managers and their stakeholders. The research objectives were to delimit the dimensions of social responsibility for the institutions studied. The second was to identify the best social responsibility practices in these universities. The research was approached from a qualitative approach, carried out under a grounded theory design, in a multiple case study. The four substantive functions through which this construct is implemented are among the main findings. The most relevant topics for the institutions were institutional management and programs and projects. Best practices were identified as values-based leadership, an educational model to form upright citizens, inter-institutional collaboration, and attention to vulnerable groups.
Effects of Corporate Cartelization
Authors: Muñoz Maya Carlos Mario , Ramírez-Garzón María Teresa , Diaz Villamizar Olga Lucía , Pérez González Laura Valentina
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this chapter is to present the results of the documentary analysis of the case of the toilet paper cartel in Colombia and the effects of corporate cartelization. The results indicate that the conduct of the companies involved in the toilet paper cartel in Colombia was sanctioned for alleged violation of free competition and consumer rights. The cartel caused consumers to reallocate their income in order to access the cartelized product, leaving them to spend that money on other products and/or services, which also affected other companies in the market. Finally, any business cartel is a serious distortion of free competition. In turn, the agreements put an end to the competitive process and break the normal functioning of the market, which translates into harm to consumers and the economy in general.
Empowering Persistence
Authors: Glimps-Smith Kia A.
Published: March 2024

Autoethnography melds autobiography and ethnography, dissecting personal experiences for cultural insight. It challenges conventional research methods, emphasizing political and social justice. This research delves into transformative learning for non-traditional Black women in doctoral programs, amplifying their narratives amid often overlooked voices. Emphasizing determination and resilience, the research aims to offer critical insights, enhance academic support, create a successful environment, and improve graduation rates. It contributes to discussions on adult education, highlighting transformative learning's impact on inclusion, reflective thinking, and emotional flexibility. The research, which is dedicated to Dr. Blanche Jackson Glimps, helps shape policies, improve support systems, and direct the development of curriculum.
An Autoethnographic Approach to Adaptations and Limitations in Comics
Authors: DeHart Jason D.
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores the experiences of a White male educator in an Appalachian fringe rural setting. Using an Emic perspective, he draws upon autoethnography to explore pedagogy and positionality. In particular, the author focuses on graphic novels and how visual texts can engage readers from underrepresented populations. The medium's limitations are explored, including the lack of some positive representation of minoritized students. Particular texts are named and explored, and the implications of this project include a framing of classroom practice that is both welcoming and text-centered. Further implications point to the necessity for writing and composing with the underrepresented students in mind.
Unveiling the Promise of Phase Change Materials in Geopolymer Composites
Authors: Rathinavel Nidhya , Aleem Abdul , Murugesan Arun
Published: March 2024

This review delves into the application of bio-based phase change materials (PCMs) within geopolymer matrices, with a specific focus on their environmental advantages. Geopolymers, renowned for their eco-friendly characteristics as substitutes for conventional cement-based materials, have attracted considerable attention. The review covers topics such as geopolymer technology, bio-based PCMs, recent advancements, emerging trends, and the existing challenges in upscaling, durability, and standardization when integrating bio-based PCMs into geopolymer matrices. In conclusion, this review represents a valuable resource for individuals dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability in the realms of construction and materials. Bio-based geopolymer composites incorporating PCMs are poised to play a pivotal role in the pursuit of more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient building materials.
Supercapacitors
Authors: Mahajan Hamnesh , Sharma Anjori , Srivastava Ajeet Kumar
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores supercapacitors as advanced energy storage solutions in the context of sustainable and efficient energy. It introduces the need for such technologies, details supercapacitor construction and working principles, covers various types and applications, and discusses crucial materials and quantitative modeling. The chapter also offers insights into the future of supercapacitor research. In summary, it provides a comprehensive overview of supercapacitors for researchers, engineers, and enthusiasts, encapsulating their potential in the energy storage landscape.
The Financial Dynamics of AI-Enhanced Supply Chain Management
Authors: Nagalakshmi T. J. , Shameem A. , Somaiah A. , Lakhanpal Sorabh , Tiwari Mohit , Dhanraj Joshuva Arockia
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores the evolving landscape of AI-enhanced supply chain management, emphasizing the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing supply chain operations. It commences with an introduction that defines AI-enhanced supply chain management and underscores the importance of AI in this context. Subsequently, the chapter delves into the multifaceted role of AI in supply chain management, elucidating its diverse benefits. These advantages encompass enhanced supply chain efficiency, streamlined inventory and transportation management, and improved revenue generation through superior customer service and data-driven demand forecasting.
A comparative investigation of bioactive compounds present in Datura stramonium L. leaves extract in various solvents (ethanol, aqua, and ether) using TLC, IR, and GC-MS analytical techniques
Authors: Sangeetha Vijayavilas Sathyan , Stella Christina Ruby
Published: March 2024

The present study is an experimental comparative investigation of the biomolecules present in ethanol, aqua and ether extract of Datura stramonium L. leaves. The purpose of the study is to monitor the phytochemical constituents in the plant leaves by thin layer chromatography (TLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and infrared spectroscopy analytical techniques. The Datura Stramonium L. leaves were collected, dried and was extracted with ethanol, water and ether at room temperature. A comparative investigation of bioactive compounds have been carried out using TLC, GC-MS, and IR Analytical techniques. Preliminary phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of protein, alkaloid, phenol and tannins, flavanoid, glycoside, sterols, saponin, resins, anthocyanin, and carboxylic acid. More number of bio active phytochemicals were identified, and the chromatograph showed peaks of individual compounds. The result of this study offers a platform for understanding the Phytochemical present in ethanol, aqua and ether extract of studied plant leaves and to identify them as herbal alternative for various diseases and it can be used as functional pharmaceutical when once it extracted and treated carefully.
Social network of sexual and gender minorities: possibilities of support in health care
Authors: Santana Ane  Martins da Silva , Souza Maria Helena do Nascimento , Gomes Margareth  Cristina de Almeida , Rodrigues Andreza Pereira , Torres Juliana  Lustosa , Pinho Adriana de Araújo
Published: March 2024

The study aimed to characterize the Social Network of sexual and gender minorities and to analyze the type of social support received for health care. This was a descriptive qualitative study. The methodological theoretical framework of Social Network proposed by Lia Sanicola was used. Semi-structured interviews were analyzed based on the Content Analysis technique proposed by Bardin. The study was carried out in 2019 at a family health unit in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Results showed that the social network of the interviewees was marked by a strong relationship with friends and colleagues, while in the relationship with family members there was a greater fragility in the bonds due to the lack of knowledge or non-acceptance of these members in relation to the sexuality of the interviewees. In addition to the fragility of the family relationship, there was a difficulty and discontinuity in access to health, due to the lack of bonds stimulated by prejudice and discrimination in health services. Social networks were characterized by the bond with friends and colleagues who offered emotional support. In the context of the family and the health care network, social relationships were permeated with weaknesses and lack of support. Knowledge of the network and the type of social support received by people who are part of sexual and gender minorities makes it possible to broaden the health professional’s view of comprehensive care for this population and consequently improve the quality of care provided.
Spatial distribution of Chikungunya cases in the state of Piauí – Brazil (2015-2019)
Authors: Lemos Matheus Henrique da Silva , Lopes Filho Lauro Lourival , Costa Maria Amélia de Oliveira , Araújo Dinah Alencar Melo , Soares Ticianne da Cunha , Silva Filipe Melo da , Pinto Raydelane Grailea Silva , Sousa Júnior Vicente de Paula
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to analyze the spatial distribution of chikungunya cases in Piauí between 2015 and 2019. This was a spatial ecological study of notified and confirmed cases of chikungunya, with data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) from 2015 to 2019. The X² association test was applied for the bivariate analysis and the spatial analysis was performed from the data treatment to combine with the cartographic base in the free software Qgis (version 3.16.7 Hannover). During this period, 9596 cases and 7950 confirmed cases of chikungunya were reported.  The city of Teresina (53.21%) and the health region Entre Rios (58.27%) had the highest records. Females (58.40%), aged between 20 and 34 years (29.63%) and mixed race (50.26%) were the most affected. Regarding education, 56.55% were ignored and, regarding the months of notification, the months of the 1st semester had the highest number of cases (62.8%). Chikungunya cases are concentrated in poles with large population flows. In this way, the identification of the epidemiological profile, as well as its main risk factors, is a way of helping the health system of the entire state in the elaboration of specific control policies for the population most vulnerable to the disease.
Orthopedic injuries in a tertiary hospital: an epidemiological and economic analysis of the implants used
Authors: Vieira Igor Fiorese , Vieira José Luiz Lopes , Ferreira Luciana , Schmiseila Eric , Silva Anitta Bittar e , Barreto Mateus Strazzi , Skrobot Sergio
Published: March 2024

Identifying the cost and prevalence of orthopedic implants used to fix complex fractures.  This is a retrospective study whose data analysis was carried out via a digital database from a tertiary trauma hospital in southern Brazil. A total of 481 fractures from 397 patients were included. In total, 479 orthopedic implants were used. Most patients were male (90.65%; n 364) with a mean age of 42.7 years. The lower limbs predominated in the sample with 90.44% prevalence (N = 435). The Ilizarov device was the most used implant (N = 61), mainly in fractures of the tibia diaphyseal region (N = 30), which was the most fractured bone region (N = 105). Considering this specific segment, the universal nail (N = 42) was the most used implant. The Ilizarov device showed the highest cost regarding the implants (6.33 times more expensive than the 3.5mm DCP implant - reference), whereas the femoral nail had an index of 6.09 and the tibial nail of 5.96. The use of conventional materials, that is, the ones with 4.5mm or 3.5mm, proved to be less expensive, however, less used in face of any orthopedic injury. The Ilizarov-type external fixator was the most expensive and most widely used device in the setting of complex orthopedic injuries.
Quem abre os caminhos na clínica etnopsicológica?
Authors: Scorsolini-Comin Fabio
Published: March 2024

Este estudo tem por objetivo refletir sobre as condições nativas para a construção da clínica etnopsicológica em um contexto religioso. Trata-se de um estudo de caso qualitativo desenvolvido em um terreiro de umbanda localizado na cidade de Ribeirão Preto, estado de São Paulo. Neste terreiro, a partir de 2013, foi composto um espaço para a oferta de atendimentos psicoterápicos individuais a cargo de um psicoterapeuta que também realizava pesquisas sobre mediunidade nessa comunidade. Esses atendimentos passaram a ser organizados em função das demandas manifestadas por médiuns e frequentadores do terreiro. Trabalha-se, no presente relato, com a categoria de abertura de caminhos, pressupondo que determinadas condições permitiram a construção e a consolidação da oferta de apoio psicológico utilizando a estrutura do terreiro, serviço este voltado a médiuns e a frequentadores desse espaço ritual. Entre essas condições, destaca-se o incentivo e atuação direta do pai de santo, divulgando a existência do serviço e promovendo encaminhamentos informais para os atendimentos a partir do seu contato próximo com a comunidade, além das menções, trazidas pelos clientes atendidos, a respeito da permissão das entidades daquele local sagrado, consentindo com o apoio psicológico lá realizado. Essas condições são tensionadas como categorias nativas, pressupondo a necessidade de escutá-las e endereçá-las no acontecer da clínica etnopsicológica.
Georges Devereux e a antropologia
Authors: Moura Clóvis Eduardo Oliveira de , Domingues Eliane
Published: March 2024

Georges Devereux é conhecido como o criador da etnopsicanálise, disciplina que articula a psicanálise e a antropologia na compreensão dos fenômenos humanos. Se em relação à psicanálise Devereux se declarava um freudiano clássico e ortodoxo, em relação à antropologia não encontramos declarações com o mesmo teor. O objetivo proposto para este artigo é compreender a inserção de Devereux na antropologia, considerando sua formação, seu posicionamento no campo e críticas que fez a antropologia de sua época. A formação teórica de Devereux se deu no início da década de 1930 e foi orientada pela antropologia francesa, tendo como autor de referência Marcel Mauss. Após os estudos teóricos, Devereux partiu para os Estados Unidos, onde realizou treinamento para suas pesquisas de campo e fez sua tese de doutorado orientada por Alfred Kroeber, sob os fundamentos da escola cultura e personalidade. Devereux se inseriu no campo antropológico como opositor da escola cultura e personalidade, crítico do relativismo e do determinismo cultural, visto por ele como ingênuo, ao recusar o enfretamento de questões éticas e utilizar o distanciamento como mecanismo de defesa para o não reconhecimento no outro. Embora Devereux atribua, como fundamento do complementarismo, os estudos dos físicos Bohr e Heisenberg, podemos encontrar semelhanças entre a proposta de Devereux e o conceito de ‘fato social total’ proposto por Mauss; em ambos, a pluridisplinariedade é central, a não redução de um discurso a outro e a proposição de que diferentes explicações do mesmo fenômeno se complementam.
De inimigo a aliado: revisões Kaingang do entendimento do morto no Estado de São Paulo
Authors: Tiveron-Bairrão Juliana , Bairrão José Francisco Miguel Henriques
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo apresentam-se diferentes perspectivas Kaingang relativas aos mortos circulantes na sua reduzida população em duas Terras Indígenas de São Paulo, estado no qual se perpetrou um genocídio dessa etnia no recente século XX. Para esse efeito recorreu-se a uma combinação de procedimentos etnográficos com escuta psicanalítica, metodologia compatível com o propósito de preservar o protagonismo dos nativos na construção das suas teses e propostas, dando ouvidos não apenas às suas representações conscientes, como também às suas elaborações inconscientes. Ao literalmente escutar o Outro Kaingang no atinente ao que se enuncia mediante atitudes, atos, memórias e narrativas relativamente ao morto, visa-se proporcionar subsídios para um discernimento de estratégias de luta e de luto mediadas por uma nova concepção e transformação das relações com os mortos em curso entre os Kaingang do Oeste Paulista, através de recortes etnográficos que ilustram progressivos deslocamentos da posição de inimigo à condição de aliado. Encontrou-se um processo de redefinição das relações com o morto que pode proporcionar amparo e utilidade para o enfrentamento das vicissitudes ocasionadas pelo domínio branco. A morte de indígenas devida à colonização, tanto por massacres quanto por doenças contagiosas, parece fomentar essa transformação. Se anteriormente os mortos eram inimigos e fronteiras precisavam ser criadas e mantidas entre eles e os vivos, atualmente eles podem ajudar a elaborar e defender pessoas nativas dos malefícios ocasionados pela colonização, bem como a restaurar uma condição de ânimo aguerrido entre os sobreviventes.
Passes e impasses das epistemologias emergentes na psicanálise: recursos para uma reflexão a partir do campo etnopsi
Authors: Binkowski Gabriel Inticher
Published: March 2024

Imanta-se na atualidade das discussões sobre o pertencimento da psicanálise nos campos social e político brasileiros a presença de saberes tradicionais e de epistemologias emergentes (e divergentes). Essas realizam leituras críticas sobre a sociedade e a cultura brasileira, propondo modalidades de participação da psicanálise enquanto ferramenta de transformações efetivas. Nisso implica que grupos, temáticas e leituras pós-coloniais, decoloniais, filosofias feministas, queer e trans, problematizações étnico-raciais e ativismo antiracista vêm ganhando espaço e levando a deslocamentos nas formas de se operar com a psicanálise em sua clínica, formação, nas próprias instituições de formação, em coletivos e na universidade. Propomos uma reflexão sobre essas tramas a partir da psicanálise lacaniana e do campo alargado etnopsi (etnopsicologia, etnopsicanálise e etnopsiquiatria).
The diabacare cloud: predicting diabetes using machine learning
Authors: Alam Mehtab , Khan Ihtiram Raza , Alam Mohammad  Afshar , Siddiqui Farheen , Tanweer Safdar
Published: March 2024

Machine learning (ML) is the buzz all around the technology industry and is illuminating each and every sector of human lives, be it, healthcare, finance, bioinformatics, data science, mechanical engineering, agriculture or even smart cities nowadays. ML consists of supervised and unsupervised techniques. Due to the availability of data in abundance, supervised ML has been the most preferred method in the field of data mining. In this research paper, a publicly available dataset for diabetes detection is tested to understand the efficiency of classification of a number of supervised ML algorithms to find the most accurate model. The dataset consisted of data of 768 persons out of which 500 were control and 268 were patients we found that the Random Forest algorithm outperformed the other 6 classification algorithm. In the first iteration, the Random Forest algorithm reached 78.44% accuracy. The tweaks performed in the paper outclassed the original random forest algorithm with a difference of 1.08% reaching a score of 79.52%. Further, iteration I gave 171 whilst iteration II gave 173 correct predictions out of the total 218 test data.
Word association and check-all-that-apply accessing the difference between yogurt and fermented whey beverage
Authors: Furlani Lucas da Luz , Marques Caroline , Prado Naimara Vieira do , Fiebig Matheus Sbruzzi , Machado-Lunkes Alessandra , Castro-Cislaghi Fabiane Picinin de
Published: March 2024

Consumers see whey beverages as inferior products to yogurts, especially regarding texture and viscosity. The aim of this work was to evaluate consumers' perception of the differences between yogurt and fermented whey beverage using word association and check-all-that-apply (Cata). Untrained assessors (n = 100) evaluated samples of three commercial brands of liquid or stirred yogurt and whey beverage, of strawberry flavor. Chemical and physical parameters (pH, acidity, total solids, color, texture and syneresis) were determined to assist in the interpretation of the results. The study showed that physical and chemical characteristics were inherent to each product, with no homogeneity within each category. The texture was the parameter that most influenced consumer responses. Yogurt is not necessarily always more viscous than fermented whey beverages. In addition, sensory acceptability was not linked to the product category, pointing to the importance of the individual characteristics. Word association and Cata were able to access the main differences between both products and brought important qualitative and quantitative information regarding consumers’ opinions. This study contributed to demystifying the perception that fermented whey beverages have attributes considered inferior, such as lower viscosity and greater syneresis when compared to yogurts. It was found that there is a demand for information about yogurt and fermented whey beverages, which can influence consumers' opinions at the time of purchase.
Mechanical analysis and materials selection of a scissor lift system for pig transportation
Authors: Sanches Lívia Valentim , Goulart Celso Antonio , MacLean Priscilla Ayleen Bustos , Villas-Boas Lucia Adriana
Published: March 2024

Pigs can experience stressful moments during handling practices before arrival at the slaughter location, so adequate handling plays a crucial role in pig response to preslaughter stress. This work presents preliminary mechanical analysis and materials selection of a scissor lift system with the purpose of loading and unloading pigs for transport. The scissor lift offers a simple design and is frequently used as a lifting mechanism in the automotive, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and transportation industries due to its flexibility to adapt to different uses. The design and mechanical analysis of the proposed scissor lift mechanism were performed to carry pigs ranging from 80 to 180 kg with a working height from 1 to 1.2 m to meet the first-floor height of traditional trucks. The model and the components of the system were dimensioned to ensure the well-being of the animals, avoid injuries, and reduce the stress that negatively affects meat quality. The structural analysis of the system was developed through classical analytical calculations in association with materials selection. The proposed design is apt to load and unload pigs safely and be used with different types of trucks.
Effect of tragacanth gum (Astragalus gummifer) and melaleuca essential oil to extend the shelf life of minimally processed pineapples
Authors: Almeida Maiara Mantovani  Maciel de , Pizato Sandriane , Basaglia Rafaela Rodrigues , Pacco-Huamani Maria Cecilia , Pinedo Rosalinda Arévalo , Cortez-Vega William Renzo
Published: March 2024

The consumption of minimally processed fruit is increasing due to its convenience, but its shelf life is reduced when compared to fresh fruit (in natura). The effects of using tragacanth gum (Astragalus gummifer) and melaleuca essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) as an edible coating on minimally processed pineapples (Smooth cayenne) were investigated in this study. The pineapples were sanitized, peeled, cut into standardized pieces, and immersed in the toppings, obtaining four treatments: T1 (control); T2 (0.5 tragacanth gum and 0.2% melaleuca essential oil); T3 (0.5 tragacanth gum and 0.3% melaleuca essential oil); T4 (0.5 tragacanth gum and 0.4% melaleuca essential oil), then drained and stored in PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) containers with a lid, under refrigeration at 5±1°C for 12 days. Physicochemical and microbiological analyses were performed. The samples T2 and T4 obtained less mass loss and less decrease in total soluble solids content. The T2 sample also showed promising results by reducing the loss of texture and delaying the growth of mold and yeast in relation to the control sample over 12 days of storage. The use of tragacanth gum together with melaleuca essential oil was efficient in maintaining the quality of minimally processed pineapples for a longer time.
Transitioning to Palliative Care in an Italian Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Network
Authors: Sacco Alice , Pagnesi Matteo , Frea Simone , Briani Martina , Dini Carlotta Sorini , Bertaina Maurizio , Marini Marco , Trombara Filippo , Villanova Luca , Ravera Amelia , Tavazzi Guido , Pappalardo Federico , Morici Nuccia , Potena Luciano
Published: March 2024

Background

Recent data indicate that end-of-life management for patients affected by acute decompensated heart failure in cardiac intensive care units is aggressive, with late or no engagement of palliative care teams.

Objective

To assess current palliative care and end-of-life practices in a contemporary Italian multicenter registry of patients with cardiogenic shock due to acute decompensated heart failure.

Methods

A survey-based approach was used to collect data on palliative care and end-of-life management practices. The AltShock-2 registry enrolled patients with cardiogenic shock from 12 participating centers. A subset of 153 patients with cardiogenic shock due to acute decompensated heart failure enrolled between March 2020 and March 2023 was analyzed, with a focus on early engagement of palliative care teams and deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).

Results

“Do not resuscitate” orders were documented in patient records in only 5 of 12 centers (42%). Palliative care teams were engaged for 21 of 153 enrolled patients (13.7%). Among the 51 patients with ICDs, 6 of 17 patients who died (35%) had defibrillator deactivation. Of the 17 patients who died, 13 died in the hospital and 4 died within 6 months after discharge; 1 patient had ICD deactivation supported by palliative care services at home.

Conclusions

Therapy-limiting practices, including ICD deactivation, are not routine in the Italian centers participating in this study. The results emphasize the importance of integrating palliative care as a simultaneous process with intensive care to address the unmet needs of these patients and their families.
Hyperoxemia Induced by Oxygen Therapy in Nonsurgical Critically Ill Patients
Authors: da Silva Priscilla Barbosa , Fernandes Sérgio Eduardo Soares , Gomes Maura , da Silveira Carlos Darwin Gomes , Amorim Flávio Ferreira Pontes , de Aquino Carvalho André Luiz , Shintaku Lumie Sabanai , Miazato Laura Yumi , Amorim Felipe Ferreira Pontes , Maia Marcelo de Oliveira , Neves Francisco de Assis Rocha , Amorim Fábio Ferreira
Published: March 2024

Background

Hyperoxemia, often overlooked in critically ill patients, is common and may have adverse consequences.

Objective

To evaluate the incidence of hyperoxemia induced by oxygen therapy in nonsurgical critically ill patients at intensive care unit (ICU) admission and the association of hyperoxemia with hospital mortality.

Methods

This prospective cohort study included all consecutive admissions of nonsurgical patients aged 18 years or older who received oxygen therapy on admission to the Hospital Santa Luzia Rede D’Or São Luiz adult ICU from July 2018 through June 2021. Patients were categorized into 3 groups according to Pao2 level at ICU admission: hypoxemia (Pao2<60 mm Hg), normoxemia (Pao2= 60–120 mm Hg), and hyperoxemia (Pao2 >120 mm Hg).

Results

Among 3088 patients, hyperoxemia was present in 1174 (38.0%) and was independently associated with hospital mortality (odds ratio [OR], 1.32; 95% CI, 1.04–1.67; P=.02). Age (OR, 1.02; 95% CI, 1.02–1.02; P<.001) and chronic kidney disease (OR, 1.55; 95% CI, 1.02–2.36; P=.04) were associated with a higher rate of hyperoxemia. Factors associated with a lower rate of hyperoxemia were Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score (OR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.83–0.93; P<.001); late-night admission (OR, 0.80; 95% CI, 0.67–0.96; P=.02); and renal/metabolic (OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.13–1.39; P<.001), neurologic (OR, 0.02; 95% CI, 0.01–0.05; P<.001), digestive (OR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.13–0.41; P<.001), and soft tissue/skin/orthopedic (OR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.13–0.79; P=.01) primary reasons for hospital admission.

Conclusion

Hyperoxemia induced by oxygen therapy was common in critically ill patients and was linked to increased risk of hospital mortality. Health care professionals should be aware of this condition because of its potential risks and unnecessary costs.
Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation on New Nurses’ Assessment of Pediatric Respiratory Distress
Authors: Raab Dana L. , Ely Kelly , Israel Keith , Lin Li , Donnellan Amy , Saupe Jennifer , Klein Melissa , Zackoff Matthew W.
Published: March 2024

Background

Children often experience respiratory illnesses requiring bedside nurses skilled in recognizing respiratory decompensation. Historically, recognizing respiratory distress has relied on teaching during direct patient care. Virtual reality simulation may accelerate such recognition among novice nurses.

Objective

To determine whether a virtual reality curriculum improved new nurses’ recognition of respiratory distress and impending respiratory failure in pediatric patients based on assessment of physical examination findings and appropriate escalation of care.

Methods

New nurses (n = 168) were randomly assigned to complete either an immersive virtual reality curriculum on recognition of respiratory distress (intervention) or the usual orientation curriculum (control). Group differences and changes from 3 months to 6 months after the intervention were examined.

Results

Nurses in the intervention group were significantly more likely to correctly recognize impending respiratory failure at both 3 months (23.4% vs 3.0%, P < .001) and 6 months (31.9% vs 2.6%, P < .001), identify respiratory distress without impending respiratory failure at 3 months (57.8% vs 29.6%, P = .002) and 6 months (57.9% vs 17.8%, P < .001), and recognize patients’ altered mental status at 3 months (51.4% vs 18.2%, P < .001) and 6 months (46.8% vs 18.4%, P = .006).

Conclusions

Implementation of a virtual reality–based training curriculum was associated with improved recognition of pediatric respiratory distress, impending respiratory failure, and altered mental status at 3 and 6 months compared with standard training approaches. Virtual reality may offer a new approach to nurse orientation to enhance training in pediatrics-specific assessment skills.
The evaluation of drug management (selection, procurement, and lead time of drug order) in hospital during COVID-19 in Indonesia
Authors: Ismaya Nurwulan Adi , Pratiwi Rita Dwi , Andriati Riris , Indah Fenita Purnama Sari , Aulia Gina , Ayuningtyas Gita , Shinta Priscilla
Published: March 2024

In the current COVID-19 era, one of the critical factors influencing the quality of hospital services is drug management, with planning and procurement being particularly pivotal to avoid drug shortages. This study aimed to examine the selection, procurement, and lead time aspects of drug management at the pharmacy installation hospital in Jakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducted as a descriptive study with retrospective data, total sampling was utilized to collect data, incorporating 1,413 drugs. The data, collected on observation sheets, underwent univariate analysis using Microsoft Excel. Results indicated that out of the seven measurable indicators, two met the standards: the percentage of allocated funds for drug procurement at 70.5%, and the frequency of errors in orders occurring five times. However, five indicators fell below the standards: the suitability of drug items with the National Formulary at 14.15%, the suitability of drug items with the Hospital Formulary at 68.15% (with an 80% benchmark), the frequency of each item's procurement in a year at a low category of 43.45%, the percentage of conformity between planning and reality at 99.61%, and the achievement of lead time for ordering drugs at 5.08 days. In conclusion, the selection, procurement, and lead time aspects of drug management at the "X" Hospital Pharmacy Installation did not fully meet the established standards. Therefore, it is recommended that healthcare management implements and adheres to robust drug management system regulations, particularly during pandemic situations, to ensure optimal hospital services.
Embracing family presence: exploring the reasons for family decision-making dependence on in-hospital palliative care for cancer patients
Authors: Krisdianto Boby Febry , Dahlia Debie , Waluyo Agung
Published: March 2024

The implementation of home-based palliative care is widely recognized as a commendable and effective model of care provision. However, it is noteworthy that families residing in Indonesia exhibit a propensity to predominantly seek palliative care services within hospital environments for their family members afflicted with palliative-stage cancer. Therefore, the aim of this research was to investigate the perceptions of family members in their decision-making process regarding the care of palliative-stage cancer patients at home. This qualitative study employed a descriptive phenomenological approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with ten Indonesian family members of palliative-stage cancer patients refusing discharge, and were analyzed using the Colaizzi method. Furthermore, the inclusion criteria were that the dominant family member who cares for the patient lives with the patient and is involved in the decision-making process. Two themes emerged from this study: i) a lack of support in decision-making, and ii) pain and chronic sorrow. Home-based palliative care for cancer patients presents significant decision-making challenges and persistent grief for families, necessitating robust support and education from healthcare professionals such as nurses and policymakers. Additionally, a national health insurance system that enables effective palliative care is crucial.