bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A PREVALÊNCIA DO NÚMERO DE INTERNAÇÕES DE CARCINOMA IN SITU NO COLO DO ÚTERO NO BRASIL NO PERÍODO DE 2017 a 2022
Authors: Sousa André Luis Silva de , Azevedo Marcela Oliveira de , Souza Lucas Macedo Manhães de , Sousa Igor Alexandre Makoto Ono , Cartaxo Higor Braga
Published: March 2024

O carcinoma in situ (CIS) do colo uterino é uma condição rara, considerada precursora do
adenocarcinoma endocervical invasivo. O câncer de colo do útero, cuja causa necessária é a infecção persistente por
tipos de papilomavírus humano (HPV) de alto risco, permanece um desafio significativo à saúde em países de média
e baixa renda, apesar de ser potencialmente evitável. A avaliação da magnitude dessa patologia no território, por meio
das taxas de incidência e do número de casos novos estimados, é fundamental para programar ações locais. O maior
número de casos novos estimados de câncer do colo do útero é observado nas Regiões Sudeste e Nordeste, que são as
regiões mais populosas do Brasil. Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência do número de internações por carcinoma in situ
no colo do útero no Brasil de 2017 a 2022. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico transversal. Os dados
quantitativos de casos diagnosticados de carcinoma in situ no colo do útero no Brasil entre os anos de 2017 e 2022
foram coletados em 17 de dezembro de 2023, do Ministério da Saúde – Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do SUS
(SIH/SUS). Foram consideradas as internações por região, ano de atendimento, neoplasias (tumores) e Carcinoma in
situ de colo do útero. Os critérios de inclusão foram linha por ano de atendimento, coluna por região, conteúdo

internações, período de janeiro de 2017 a dezembro de 2022, capítulo CID-10 Neoplasias (tumores), lista Morb CID-
10: carcinoma in situ de colo do útero, e faixas etárias. Os critérios de exclusão foram pacientes internados no ano de

2016 e anos anteriores, pacientes internados em 2023, pacientes do sexo masculino ou sem enfermidades relacionadas
a neoplasias (tumores), carcinoma in situ de colo do útero. Resultados: No período de 2017 a 2022, foram registradas
30.783 internações (209 pacientes internados em 2016). Deste total, 11.246 ocorreram na região Sudeste, 10.304 na
região Sul, 5.460 na região Nordeste, 2.454 na região Centro-Oeste e 1.319 na região Norte. Houve um aumento
considerável de internações na região Nordeste, passando de 888 em 2017 para 1.066 em 2022, e na Região Sul, de
1.568 em 2017 para 1.821 em 2022. Entretanto, na região Sudeste, observou-se uma redução de 2.194 em 2017 para
1.539 internações em 2022. Na Região Norte, as internações aumentaram de 202 em 2017 para 225 em 2022, enquanto
na Região Centro-Oeste, houve uma diminuição de 437 em 2017 para 364 internações em 2022. Conclusão: Os
resultados indicam a necessidade de maior atenção nas regiões Nordeste e Sul, devido ao notável aumento de
internações de 2017 a 2022. Apesar da região Sudeste apresentar um número total elevado de internações, destaca-se
uma significativa queda desde 2017. A importância de estudos aprofundados para identificar as causas do aumento
nas internações é evidenciada.
Influence of Romance and Germanic Languages on the Morphology of the Days of the Week in Papiamentu
Authors: Liska Geraldo Jose Rodrigues
Published: March 2024

Neste trabalho, investigamos como se formaram os nomes dos dias da semana numa abordagem filológica e lexical nas línguas românica e germânica e como eles influenciaram a formação do papiamento, com base em pesquisas filológicas já realizadas e consulta a diversos dicionários. e ferramentas de tradução. Observamos que, em questões semânticas, o Papiamento teve a formação dos nomes dos seus dias da semana a partir de influências portuguesas e espanholas; por outro lado, nas construções morfossintáticas prevalece a estrutura germânica, especialmente holandesa. Isto é interessante quando temos em mente que, quanto mais entendemos sobre a cognição humana, mais percebemos a importância dos processos linguísticos, tanto para a forma como o homem vê, pensa e representa o mundo, como para a definição da sua própria humanidade.
Um Diálogo Poético: Do Letramento Matemático aos Versos Aldrávicos
Authors: Leão Weliton da Silva
Published: March 2024

O estudo empreendido neste artigo consiste em apresentar uma proposta onde as ideias Matemáticas possam ser retratadas por meio de poemas Aldrávicos, inserindo os estudantes, num ambiente de significação e ressignificação que, diante dos temas de tal linguagem (Matemática), abarcam maiores sentidos em aprender. Com objetivos de destacar um novo olhar para a Matemática; discutir a importância de uma Matemática que aborde o conhecimento amparado em realidades próximas e retratar a importância da linguagem em contextos sociais, o artigo aborda um estudo de cunho bibliográfico exploratório. Neste cenário, buscaremos transparecer as reflexões apresentadas em literaturas concernentes ao tema. Perpassaremos pelos conceitos de letramento; tradução intersemiótica; etnomatemática e Aldravias. Remontaremos exemplos que possam deixar translúcido o papel dos poemas no ensino de uma linguagem temida por muitos, assinalando uma possibilidade de traduzir a matemática em poemas Aldrávicos. A possibilidade de ressignificação das linguagens, por meio da poesia, perfaz a ideia de que o uso das linguagens, em perfeita simbiose para a construção do saber pelas vias da Aldravia.
A importância da brucelose bovina como zoonose
Authors:   , Monteiro Larissa Santana
Published: March 2024

A brucelose bovina é uma doença infecciosa de enorme impacto para a cadeia produtiva
da pecuária bovina, tanto no Brasil como no mundo, tornando-se responsável por ocasionar
sérios prejuízos diretos e indiretos ao sistema produtivo, comprometendo, sobretudo o
sistema reprodutivo dos bovinos, caracterizando-se, pela ocorrência de abortos no terço
final da gestação, tornando-se uma importante zoonose. Com aspecto de diminuir os
prejuízos e os impactos negativos determinados pela brucelose, é indispensável o
entendimento no contexto de questões de epidemiologia, controle e diagnóstico dessa
enfermidade, com o propósito de colaborar para o seu controle e sua erradicação. O
objetivo desse trabalho foi realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre a brucelose bovina,
dando ênfase a sua estreita relação com a saúde pública, em função do seu caráter
zoonótico, acrescentado a importância econômica para a pecuária. Trata-se de uma
antropozoonose infectocontagiosa, crônica, originada por bactérias do gênero Brucella spp.,
por essa razão, o Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento, estabeleceu em
2001, o Programa Nacional de Controle e Erradicação da Brucelose e Tuberculose –
PNCEBT
Atlas Geoambiental de Quevedos/RS
Authors: Silva Wilson Oliveira da , Tassinary Ellen Rilary da Rocha , Trentin Romario , Robaina Luis Eduardo de Souza , Soares Marco Antônio da Rosa , Schnorr Giorge Gabrie , Scotti Anderson Augusto Volpato , Arrial Gustavo Soares
Published: March 2024

A construção do Atlas Geoambiental municipal é resultado do trabalho coletivo de zoneamentos, desenvolvidos durante os últimos anos pelo grupo de Pesquisa do Laboratório de Geologia Ambiental do Departamento de Geociências da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, com apoio financeiro da FAPERGS, UFSM/FIEX e CNPq. Os trabalhos de zoneamento geoambientais consistem na análise unificada do espaço geográfico, através de conceitos e métodos que procuram integrar sociedade e natureza que se desenvolve por meio da abordagem sistêmica da Paisagem. O Atlas desenvolvido apresenta uma abordagem típica da cartografia geoambiental, que por meio de mapas temáticos, fotografias, tabelas e gráficos, sintetiza informações sobre o município como dados socioeconômicos, histórico, localização, aspectos da hidrografia local, relevo, geologia, solos, clima etc. A partir dessa compilação de informações ilustrada, tem-se um material que sintetiza e correlaciona atributos de determinada área. O atlas busca proporcionar a difusão dos conhecimentos sobre a perspectiva da análise do lugar em que vivemos e suas inúmeras relações que podem estar estabelecidas entre a interface homem x natureza. Dessa forma, o Atlas Geoambiental de Quevedos se mostra um instrumento didático uma vez que informações sobrepostas, analisadas e relacionadas entre si, permitem melhor entendimento do lugar.
Fronteira no Feminino
Authors: Silva Vivian da Veiga , Vargas Lenir Katherine Rodrigues , Mendes Lenita Maria Bernardo Estra , Silva Manueli Marques da , Soares Sarah Helena dos Santos
Published: March 2024

Essa cartilha é um dos resultados do projeto de pesquisa intitulado “Bem viver e participação feminina nas arenas públicas de inovação social: um estudo de caso de Corumbá/MS” (2021 a 2024), coordenado pela Profa. Dra. Vivian da Veiga Silva (CPAN/UFMS) e executado juntamente
com bolsistas de Iniciação Científica dos cursos de Administração (Lenita Maria Bernardo Estra Mendes) e Psicologia (Lenir Katherine Rodrigues Vargas, Manueli Marques da Silva e Sarah Helena dos Santos Soares), também do CPAN/UFMS.
O projeto de pesquisa é uma ação do Núcleo de Estudos de Inovação Social da Fronteira (NEISF) e do Observatório de Inovação Social da Fronteira (OBISFRON), com financiamento da Fundação de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento do Ensino, Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul (Fundect), através do edital Chamada Fundect No 10/2022 Mulheres na Ciência Sul-Mato-grossense. Aqui será possível acessar o mapeamento de iniciativas coletivas de mulheres das cidades de Corumbá e Ladário, juntamente com as instituições de apoio do Poder Público a esse segmento na região. A cartilha também apresentará 09 iniciativas coletivas, a partir da visão e das palavras das mulheres que as compõem, juntamente com a indicação dos principais públicos enfrentados por elas e propostas de ações para o Poder Público e as universidades.
Convidamos vocês a pensarem a fronteira no feminino a partir das ações e das articulações de mulheres fronteiriças e pantaneiras.
CÁRCERE FEMININO NO BRASIL: UM OLHAR SOBRE A SITUAÇÃO PRISIONAL DA MULHER E A NECESSIDADE DA OBSERVÂNCIA DA LEI 12.121/2009
Authors: Santos Edvane Silva dos
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo lançar um olhar sobre a realidade em que vive a mulher presa no Brasil. Para isso é preciso entender como iniciou o cárcere voltado exclusivamente para mulheres, que sofreu uma grande influência religiosa na administração dos estabelecimentos e que tinham por objetivo além do cumprimento da pena, moralizara-las. Bem como revelar a violência institucional a que estão sujeitas as encarceradas, o que resulta em uma série de violações das normas constitucionais e infraconstitucionais. Analisar as teorias das penas para uma compreensão de seus fundamentos de legitimidade. E analisar a necessidade da elaboração da Lei 12.121/2009 que determinou explicitamente que a guarda interna dos estabelecimentos prisionais que abrigam mulheres deve ser feita exclusivamente por agentes do sexo feminino. Essa análise revelou que o encarceramento para mulher é muito mais danoso do que para o homem, o que praticamente inviabiliza a proposta de ressocialização prevista na legislação.
Pets and Pediatrics, Friend and Foe: Companionship Masking Illnesses
Authors: Kennedy A Sabharwal , Michael W Simon
Published: March 2024

Animals are companions that have continued to hold importance in the average American household. Traditional animals like dogs and cats are often treated as family members due to the human-animal bond. Although it seems as if there are many benefits to having animals in the home, it comes at a price—pet-borne illnesses. Compared to adults, the pediatric population is at a greater risk for these types of illnesses. Animals are natural reservoirs for many bacteria that may be passed to children, especially those who are immunocompromised. The goal of this article is to educate parents on the risks and symptoms of common pet-borne illnesses that are difficult to prevent from coming into the home.
Assessment of the Quality of Life of the Caregiver of Pediatric Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in a Tertiary Health Care Facility
Authors: Asma Hamoud Alruwaili , Khaled Abdulaziz Alsaran , Abdulaziz Abdullah Alshathri
Published: March 2024

Background: Long-term care for patients with chronic kidney disease, whether in the pre or post-dialysis period, has a destructive impact on patients and their caregivers that can significantly worsen their quality of life. Objectives: To assess the quality of life (QOL) among caregivers of children suffering from chronic kidney disease and to identify the possible factors affecting their quality of life. Subjects and methods: Between March 2023 and May 2023, a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted at King Saud Medical City for caregivers of all pediatric patients aged from 6 months to 14 years with CKD stage-3B and beyond who have been followed up for at least three months in the pre or post-dialysis period since 2015. The study applied the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) to evaluate the caregivers’ quality of life. Result: A total of 95 caregivers were involved in the study. The age ranged between 24 and 53 years, with an arithmetic mean of 39.3 and a standard deviation of (± 6.6) years, and almost two-thirds (65.3%) were Saudi nationals. Most pediatric patients were on peritoneal renal dialysis (41%), whereas 29.5% were on hemodialysis. The mean and SD of the overall score was 56.10 ± 17.40 out of a possible range of 0-100. Regarding its domains, the highest score was observed regarding the social domain (62.11 ± 21.12), whereas the lowest was the physical domain (49.55 ± 18.42). After controlling for confounding, married, high socio-economic, and more educated caregivers have higher QOL scores than singles, low socio-economic, and lower knowledgeable caregivers, and the three factors together were responsible for approximately 41% variability of the QOL score (r – square = 0.406). Bivariate Pearson correlation showed significant correlations among different quality-of-life domains (p < 0.001). Conclusion: There was a significant association between quality-of-life scores and demographic characteristics of chronic kidney disease caregivers; they need the highest support to cope with their delicate patients.
On Enforcing Dyadic-type Homogeneous Binary Function Product Constraints in MatBase
Authors: Mancas Christian
Published: March 2024

Homogeneous binary function products are often encountered in the sub-universes modeled by databases, from genealogical trees to sports, from education to healthcare, etc. Their properties must be discovered and enforced by the software applications managing such data to guarantee plausibility. The (Elementary) Mathematical Data Model provides 17 dyadic-type homogeneous binary function product constraint types. MatBase, an intelligent data and knowledge base management system prototype, allows database designers to simply declare them by only clicking corresponding checkboxes and automatically generates code for enforcing them. This paper describes the algorithms that MatBase uses for enforcing all these 17 homogeneous binary function product constraint types, which may also be used by developers not having access to MatBase.
Landau–Kleff ner syndrome
Authors: Mandra E. V. , Zinovyeva O. E. , Toropina G. G.
Published: March 2024

The article presents a long-term catamnestic observation (15 years) of a patient with Landau–Kleff ner syndrome (LCS), in its debut manifested by epileptic paroxysms, total aphasia, cognitive and behavioral impairment, on EEG spike-wave complexes. MRI in epileptic mode was without pathology. He received levetiracetam and hormone therapy (glucocorticosteroids, ACTH analogues) with regression of epileptic seizures and epileptic discharges on EEG and pronounced positive dynamics of speech and other cognitive functions. After 15 years, the patient had a confi dent cognitive defi cit, speech disorders were almost absent.
Reckoning With the “Other” Pandemic: How Teachers’ Unions Responded to Calls for Racial Justice Amidst COVID-19
Authors: Curchin Emma , Dahill-Brown Sara , Lavery Lesley
Published: March 2024

After George Floyd was murdered by police, teachers, alongside the leaders of their unions and professional associations, confronted urgent calls to address racism in their communities, schools, and classrooms, just as they were concluding an academic year rendered chaotic by COVID-19. This article leverages four waves of semistructured interviews with teachers’ union and association leaders embedded in 14 states and 45 school districts to investigate how and why teachers’ unions responded to those calls during 2020 and 2021. Local leaders were more likely to have taken concrete steps if they were serving urban or suburban and predominantly Democratic communities. Most commonly, unions offered symbolic gestures of support or sought to develop their capacity to recognize and understand bias.
“So That I May Hope to Honor You”: Centering Wholeness, Agency, and Brilliance in Qualitative Research With Multiply Marginalized Young Children
Authors: Machado Emily , Beneke Maggie R. , Love Hailey R.
Published: March 2024

Scholars of early childhood education have urged qualitative researchers to adapt their methods for use with young children. However, unjust social imaginations of childhood (e.g., who is considered a “child”) play out in qualitative research, particularly for young children who are made most vulnerable by intersecting oppressions (e.g., racism, linguicism, ableism). Extending Morrison’s metaphor of “the white gaze,” we argue that qualitative research is often framed through an “adult gaze,” which presumes children’s worth in terms of who they will ultimately become and differentially imagines who is considered a child in the present. Informed by theoretical understandings from the fields of critical childhood studies and early literacy studies, we consider how qualitative researchers might disrupt the adult gaze and honor multiply marginalized children by centering their wholeness, orienting toward their agency, and creating space for their brilliance.
The importance of timing of socioeconomic disadvantage throughout development for depressive symptoms and brain structure
Authors: Ferschmann Lia , Grydeland Håkon , MacSweeney Niamh , Beck Dani , Bos Marieke , Norbom Linn B. , Aksnes Eira Ranheim , Bekkhus Mona , Havdahl Alexandra , Crone Eveline , von Soest Tilmann , Tamnes Christian K.
Published: March 2024

Prior studies have reported associations between socioeconomic disadvantage, brain structure and mental health outcomes, but the timing of these relations is not well understood. Using prospective longitudinal data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), this preregistered study examined whether socioeconomic disadvantage related differentially to depressive symptoms (n=3012-3530) and cortical and subcortical structures (n=460-733) in emerging adults, depending on the timing of exposure to socioeconomic disadvantage. Family income in early childhood and own income measured concurrently were both significantly related to depressive symptoms in emerging adulthood. Similar results were observed for perceived financial strain. In contrast, only family income in early childhood was associated with brain structure in emerging adulthood, with positive associations with intracranial volume and total and regional cortical surface area. The findings suggest that both objective and subjective aspects of one’s financial standing throughout development relate to depressive symptoms in adulthood, but that specifically early life family income is related to brain structural features in emerging adulthood. This suggests that associations between socioeconomic disadvantage and brain structure originate early in neurodevelopment, highlighting the role of timing of socioeconomic disadvantage.
Unravelling the Influential Factors in the Decision-Making Process of Bank Selection Preferences among Atharvians and Their Relatives
Authors: Khadka Puja , Bista Sita , Panta Sagar , Rimal Sudhir Kumar
Published: March 2024

This research investigates the complex process of bank selection among individuals and their relatives within the context of Atharva Business College. The choice of a bank is a significant decision influenced by various factors encompassing financial, social, and personal aspects. Understanding these influencing factors can enable banks to tailor their services effectively and enhance customer satisfaction. Through the use of a quantitative research approach, specifically a questionnaire survey, this study thoroughly explores the behaviours and motivations behind bank selection among those affiliated with Atharva Business College. The quantitative analysis of survey data reveals key determinants, emphasizing the relative importance of factors such as interest rates, fees, accessibility, digital banking services, and brand reputation. The findings contribute valuable insights into consumer behaviour within the banking sector, guiding banks in crafting targeted marketing strategies, improving service quality, and innovating digital solutions. Additionally, the study underscores the influence of familial connections on bank selection, highlighting the need for banks to consider the interconnected decisions of family members when developing customer engagement strategies. In conclusion, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the bank selection process among individuals and their relatives associated with Atharva Business College.
EFEITOS DA REGENERAÇÃO FLORESTAL NA CONECTIVIDADE DA PAISAGEM DO ESTADO DE RONDÔNIA, AMAZÔNIA, BRASIL
Authors: Santos Brasil Iací Dandara , Dalla Corte Ana Paula , Roberto Sanquetta Carlos , Yoshihiro Nakajima Nelson , Pertille Carla Talita , Araujo Moura Lucas , Cosmo Nelson Luiz , Macedo Rodrigo de Campos
Published: March 2024

A manutenção da biodiversidade em ambientes florestais depende da conectividade da paisagem, tal ligação entre os habitats florestais sofrem diretamente com o desmatamento. A restauração da floresta pode proporcionar o retorno da movimentação de indivíduos entre os habitats florestais. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar, por meio de índices de conectividade, a contribuição do aumento das áreas de regeneração florestal na conectividade da paisagem do estado de Rondônia. As imagens utilizadas foram da coleção Landsat. A classificação do solo foi feita na plataforma Google Earth Engine pelo algoritmo Random Forest. Foram calculadas as métricas de conectividade da paisagem, sendo: Índice de Área Conectada Equivalente (ECA) e Diferença de Probabilidade da Conectividade (dPC), ambas calculadas com o software GuidosToolbox. Os resultados revelaram que o estado de Rondônia não apresentou diferenças expressivas com o incremento das áreas de regeneração florestal em ambas as métricas de conectividade da paisagem. O resultado mais notável foi o aumento de importância de conectividade dos nós grandes, fragmentos de grandes dimensões, com o acrescimento das áreas de regeneração. Sendo assim, concluiu-se que as áreas de regeneração florestal contribuíram para a melhoria dos indicadores de conectividade, mas não expressivamente.
Palavras-chave: fragmentação, regeneração, ecologia da paisagem, imagens digitais.
 
Effects of forest regeneration on landscape connectivity in the state of Rondônia, Amazon, Brazil
 
ABSTRACT: The maintenance of biodiversity in forest environments depends on landscape connectivity; this linkage between forest habitats is directly affected by deforestation. Forest restoration can facilitate the movement of individuals between forest habitats. Thus, through connectivity indices, this study aimed to evaluate the contribution of increased forest regeneration areas to landscape connectivity in the state of Rondônia. Landsat images were utilized for this analysis. The Random Forest algorithm conducted soil classification on the Google Earth Engine platform. Landscape connectivity metrics were calculated, including the Equivalent Connected Area Index (ECA) and the Connectivity Probability Difference (dPC), both computed with GuidosToolbox software. The results revealed that the state of Rondônia showed no significant disparities with the increase in forest regeneration areas in either landscape connectivity metric. The most notable outcome was the heightened importance of connectivity for large nodes and large-sized fragments with the addition of regeneration areas. Therefore, it was concluded that forest regeneration areas contributed to improving connectivity indicators, albeit not notably.
Keywords: fragmentation; regeneration; landscape ecology; digital image.
Endoscopia para remoção de corpo estranho em Jabuti-piranga (Chelonoidis carbonaria)
Authors: Curi Nelson Henrique de Almeida , Mattoso Luana Martins Machado , Araújo Rafaella D’ávila Milioreli , Leite Leandro Souza
Published: March 2024

Endoscopy offers multiple applications for Veterinary Medicine of non-domestic species, and its use is growing in the country. Among the most raised species as non-conventional pets, the red-footed-tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonária) is a reptile with terrestrial habits and prone to ingestion of strange bodies, such as stones and metallic objects. However, the present report describes a case of accidental iatrogenic ingestion of a feeding probe by a tortoise, and the procedure that included partial intravenous anesthesia and video-endoscopy for location and removal of the foreign body.
Розвиток електронної комерції в АПК
Authors: ВЖИТИНСЬКА Ксенія
Published: March 2024

Впровадження електронної комерції в аграрний сектор України є трансформацій­ною можливістю, що зумовлена значним внеском сектору у ВВП та зайнятість країни. Метою дослідження є ідентифікація впливу електронної комерції на аграрну промисло­вість України з акцентом на питаннях прийняття, доступності ринку, прозорості, викликів і ролі підтримки уряду. Методо­логія поєднує якісні та кількісні дослідження, включно з оглядом наукової літератури, опитуванням, інтервʼю й аналізом даних. Сільськогосподарський сектор, що містить в собі зернові, олійниці та тваринництво, стикається з такими викликами, як застаріла інфраструктура і неефективності на ринку. Електронна комерція виступає рішенням для обмежень доступу до ринку, проблем прозорості цін і неефективностей ланцюга постачання. Агроплатформи відіграють важливу роль, забезпечуючи цифрове середо­вище для фермерів, агробізнесу та зацікав­лених сторін, підвищуючи співпрацю, цифрову трансформацію, обмін даними і доступ до ринку. Результати дослідження показують помітне зростання прийняття електронної комерції, з ключовою участю агроплатформ, як-от AgroMarket і AgroExpert. Переваги включають підвищений доступ до ринку, покращену ефективність, прозорість, опти­мізацію закупівель і диверсифікацію ринку. Серед викликів – цифрова грамотність, опір змінам, логістичні труднощі та потреба в безпечних цифрових платежах. У дослідженні наголошується на ролі блокчейну та Інтер­нету речей (IoT) у підвищенні прозорості, відстежуваності й ефективності в агро­бізнесі. Запропонована модель вказує на інтеграцію ланцюга постачання, мобільний доступ, цифрові платежі, електронні ринки, навчання, аналітику даних, стандартизацію й екологічну сталість як ключові фактори для ефективної реалізації електронної комерції. Агроплатформи, підтримані технологіями блокчейн та IoT, сприяють конкурентоспро­можності сектору. Підтримка уряду і міжна­родні ініціативи мають вирішальне значення для створення сприятливого регуляторного сере­довища, підвищення цифрової грамот­ності та забезпечення фінансової допомоги. Майбутнє обіцяє поліпшену стійкість і витри­валість українського сільськогоспо­дарського сектору завдяки оптимізованим ланцюгам постачання та поліпшеному доступу до ринку за допо­могою електронної комерції.
Effectiveness Of Platelet Markers In Estimating The Amount Of Intraoperative Bleeding In Vertebra Surgery
Authors: ÇETİNBULUT Seliman , PALABIYIK Onur , KOCAYİGİT Havva , TAŞ TUNA Ayça , CEYLAN Davut
Published: March 2024

AIMS: One of the most important steps in perioperative bleeding management is the predetermination of the patient at risk. Even if there is no hemostatic abnormality in vertebral surgery, which is a major surgery, severe bleeding can be encountered and many perioperative blood transfusions might be required. To date, there are no studies in the literature examining platelet markers in terms of predictivity in intraoperative bleeding during vertebral surgeries. In this study; we investigated the effectiveness of preoperative mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), plateletcrit (PCT), mean platelet volume lymphocyte count ratio (MPVLR), and platelet count to lymphocyte count ratio (PLR) values in predicting the amount of intraoperative bleeding in patients who will undergo vertebral surgery.

METHODS: After the approval from the ethics committee, patients who were planned for vertebral surgery by the neurosurgeon were identified. Patient demographic data such as gender, age, ASA score and body mass index (BMI), MPV, PDW, PCT, MPVLR, and PLR values were recorded. Total surgery time, the number of vertebral transpedicular screwing, and laminectomy levels performed as surgical procedures were recorded. The amount of intraoperative bleeding was determined by calculating the amount of blood accumulated in the aspirator and the amount of blood collected by the sponge during surgery.

RESULTS: Of the 63 patients included in the study, 60.3% (n=38) were female and 39.7% (n=25) were male. The mean age of the patients was 54.7 ± 11 years and the mean BMI was 29.6 ± 4.6. No correlation was found between the amount of bleeding and gender, age, MPV, PDW, PCT, MPVLR, or PLR values. A significantly high correlation was found between amount of bleeding and BMI, duration of surgery, and the number of transpedicular screwing segments.

CONCLUSION: Platelet markers do not appear to have an effect on the amount of bleeding. However, as the BMI increases, the duration of surgery prolongs and the number of transpedicular screw segments increases for which the amount of bleeding increases.
On the University Study of Philosophy
Authors: Adorno Theodor , Bryzhnik Vitalii
Published: March 2024

Твір німецького соціального мислителя Теодора Адорно, одного з чільних представників Франкфуртської школи, «До університетського вивчення філософії» був вперше опублікований 1955 року у другому числі часопису Diskus. Frankfurter Studentenzeitung. Не зраджуючи властивому собі способу викладати свої думки, в антиідеологічний спосіб поєднавши тезову форму тексту з есеїстичною манерою викладу, Адорно, як раніше і його друг, однодумець та колеґа за викладацькою роботою у Франкфуртському університеті Макс Горкгаймер, представив на суд сучасників своє ставлення до філософії як навчальної дисципліни, присутньої в університетській освіті. Обидва франкфуртські мислителі у своїх творах розглянули глибинну суть німецького філософсько-освітнього концепту das Studium, запропонувавши до уваги читачів свої осібні розуміння значення для суспільства цього поняття. Якщо Горкгаймер у статті «Філософія та університетське навчання» (Philosophie und Studium) (1949), зауваживши ідейно-емансипаційний потенціал філософського знання, адресував свій текст насамперед тим університетським викладачам, які мають бажання здійснювати демократичні зміни в західнонімецькій освіті, що зобов’язано зумовити й відповідні перетворення в суспільстві, то Адорно шість років потому в тексті «До університетського вивчення філософії» (Zum Studium der Philosophie) звертається саме до студентів-початківців, які серед інших університетських предметів обрали вивчення філософії. Вектором інтелектуального руху, руху думки, що має охопити смисл філософії, у роботі Адорно було обрано просування із середини внутрішнього світу студента до цього знання, духовний потенціал якого емансипує людський розум від тиску авторитарної ідеології, активізуючи таким чином й особисте пізнання зовнішнього світу — соціального буття. Франкфуртський філософ критично зауважив теоретичні позиції тих філософій, які своїм ідейним впливом на свідомість людини, суттю чого є позиція усталеної суб’єктивности в соціальному пізнанні, не здатні стати на заваді поширенню в суспільстві авторитарної ідеології. Такою теорією була охарактеризована ідейно авторитетна в тодішньому західнонімецькому університеті традиція феноменологічного філософування, світоглядними вихованцями якої є представники філософії європейського екзистенціалізму. Критерієм властиво об’єктивного розуміння суспільного буття була названа сутність філософсько-діалектичного, дієвого мислення людини, що рушійно активізоване достоту її особистим духом.
Automatic detection of thyroid nodules with a real-time artificial intelligence system in a real clinical scenario and the associated influencing factors
Authors: Xu Ya-Dan , Tang Yang , Zhang Qi , Zhao Zheng-Yong , Zhao Chong-Ke , Fan Pei-Li , Jin Yun-Jie , Ji Zheng-Biao , Han Hong , Xu Hui-Xiong , Shi Yi-Lei , Xu Ben-Hua , Li Xiao-Long
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND:

At present, most articles mainly focused on the diagnosis of thyroid nodules by using artificial intelligence (AI), and there was little research on the detection performance of AI in thyroid nodules.

OBJECTIVE:

To explore the value of a real-time AI based on computer-aided diagnosis system in the detection of thyroid nodules and to analyze the factors influencing the detection accuracy.

METHODS:

From June 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023, 224 consecutive patients with 587 thyroid nodules were prospective collected. Based on the detection results determined by two experienced radiologists (both with more than 15 years experience in thyroid diagnosis), the detection ability of thyroid nodules of radiologists with different experience levels (junior radiologist with 1 year experience and senior radiologist with 5 years experience in thyroid diagnosis) and real-time AI were compared. According to the logistic regression analysis, the factors influencing the real-time AI detection of thyroid nodules were analyzed.

RESULTS:

The detection rate of thyroid nodules by real-time AI was significantly higher than that of junior radiologist ( P = 0.013), but lower than that of senior radiologist ( P = 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that nodules size, superior pole, outside (near carotid artery), close to vessel, echogenicity (isoechoic, hyperechoic, mixed-echoic), morphology (not very regular, irregular), margin (unclear), ACR TI-RADS category 4 and 5 were significant independent influencing factors (all P < 0.05). With the combination of real-time AI and radiologists, junior and senior radiologist increased the detection rate to 97.4% ( P < 0.001) and 99.1% ( P = 0.015) respectively.

CONCLUSONS:

The real-time AI has good performance in thyroid nodule detection and can be a good auxiliary tool in the clinical work of radiologists.
Predictors of Nursing Home Placement in a Cohort of European People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Cases Enrolled in SCU-B or Non SCU-B Centers: The RECage Study
Authors: Cesana Bruno Mario , Bergh Sverre , Ciccone Alfonso , Cognat Emmanuel , Fabbo Andrea , Fascendini Sara , Frisoni Giovanni B. , Froelich Lutz , Handels Ron , Jori Maria Cristina , Mecocci Patrizia , Merlo Paola , Peters Oliver , Tsolaki Magda , Defanti Carlo Alberto
Published: March 2024

Background:

Nursing home placement (NHP) can be the final step of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Objective:

We aimed to identify NHP predictors among 508 people with dementia with a 3-year follow-up.

Methods:

We analyzed data from the international observational RECage study, involving 508 people with especially Alzheimer’s disease and comparing a cohort enrolled by five centers with a Special Care Unit for BPSD (behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia) and another one enrolled by six centers lacking this facility. The tertiary objective of the study was to assess the possible role of the SCU-B in delaying NHP. We assessed the relationship of the baseline characteristics with NHP by means of univariate analysis followed by Cox’s multivariate model.

Results:

Patients’ mean age was 78.1 years, 54.9% were women. Diagnosis mean age was 75.4 (±8.32) years; the main diagnosis was Alzheimer’s disease (296; 58.4%). During follow-up, 96 (18.9%) patients died and 153 (30.1%) were institutionalized without a statistically significant difference between the two cohorts (p = 0.9626). The mean NHP time was 902 (95% CI: 870–934). The multivariable analysis without death as a competing risk retained four independent predictors of NHP: age increase (hazard ratio (HR) = 1.023, 95% CI: 1.000–1.046), patient education level increase (HR = 1.062, 95% CI: 1.024–1.101), Neuropsychiatric Inventory total increase (HR = 1.018; 95% CI: 1.011–1.026), and total Mini-Mental State Examination as a favorable factor (HR = 0.948, 95% CI: 0.925–0.971). Gender (females versus males: HR = 1.265, 95% CI: 0.899–1.781) was included in the final Cox’s model for adjusting the estimates for.

Conclusions:

Our data partially agree with the predictors of NHP in literature including the effect of high education level. No caregivers’ factors were statistically significant.

Clinical trial registration:

NCT03507504.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases Along the Heart-Brain Axis
Authors: Trieu Calvin , van Harten Argonde C. , Leeuwis Anna E. , Exalto Lieza G. , Hooghiemstra Astrid M. , Verberk Inge M.W. , Allaart Cor P. , Brunner-La Rocca Hans-Peter , Kappelle L. Jaap , van Oostenbrugge Robert J. , Biessels Geert-Jan , Teunissen Charlotte E. , van der Flier Wiesje M. ,   on behalf of Heart-Brain Connection Consortium
Published: March 2024

Background:

We hypothesize that Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-related pathology may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Objective:

To investigate the association between blood-based biomarkers of AD, astrocyte activation, and neurodegeneration and cognitive decline.

Methods:

From the multi-center Heart-Brain study, we included 412 patients with heart failure, carotid occlusive disease or vascular cognitive impairment (age:68.6±9.0) and 128 reference participants (65.7±7.5). Baseline amyloid-β42/40 (Aβ42/40), phosphorylated-tau181 (pTau181), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and neurofilament light (NfL) were determined using SiMoA (Quanterix). Memory, attention, language, and executive functioning were evaluated (follow-up:2.1±0.3 years). We applied linear mixed models with terms for biomarker, time and biomarker*time interactions, adjusted for age, sex, education, and site, to assess associations between biomarkers and cognitive decline.

Results:

Among patients, Aβ42/40 was not associated with cognitive performance at baseline. However, lower Aβ42/40 was associated with steeper decline in global cognition (β±SE:0.04±0.02). Higher pTau181 was associated with worse baseline performance on global cognition (–0.14±0.04) and memory (–0.31±0.09) and with steeper decline in global cognition (–0.07±0.02), memory (–0.09±0.04), attention (–0.05±0.02), and language (–0.10±0.03). Higher GFAP was associated with worse baseline performance on global cognition (–0.22±0.05), memory (–0.43±0.10), attention (–0.14±0.06), language (–0.15±0.05), and executive functioning (–0.15±0.05) and steeper decline in global cognition (–0.05±0.01). Higher NfL was associated with worse baseline performance on global cognition (–0.16±0.04), memory (–0.28±0.09), attention (–0.20±0.06), and executive functioning (-0.10±0.04), but was not associated with performance over time. In reference participants, no associations were found.

Conclusions:

Our findings suggest that blood-based biomarkers of AD-related pathology predict cognitive decline in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Neural Computation-Based Methods for the Early Diagnosis and Prognosis of Alzheimer’s Disease Not Using Neuroimaging Biomarkers: A Systematic Review
Authors: Cabrera-León Ylermi , Báez Patricio García , Fernández-López Pablo , Suárez-Araujo Carmen Paz
Published: March 2024

Background:

The growing number of older adults in recent decades has led to more prevalent geriatric diseases, such as strokes and dementia. Therefore, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as the most common type of dementia, has become more frequent too.

Background:

Objective: The goals of this work are to present state-of-the-art studies focused on the automatic diagnosis and prognosis of AD and its early stages, mainly mild cognitive impairment, and predicting how the research on this topic may change in the future.

Methods:

Articles found in the existing literature needed to fulfill several selection criteria. Among others, their classification methods were based on artificial neural networks (ANNs), including deep learning, and data not from brain signals or neuroimaging techniques were used. Considering our selection criteria, 42 articles published in the last decade were finally selected.

Results:

The most medically significant results are shown. Similar quantities of articles based on shallow and deep ANNs were found. Recurrent neural networks and transformers were common with speech or in longitudinal studies. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) were popular with gait or combined with others in modular approaches. Above one third of the cross-sectional studies utilized multimodal data. Non-public datasets were frequently used in cross-sectional studies, whereas the opposite in longitudinal ones. The most popular databases were indicated, which will be helpful for future researchers in this field.

Conclusions:

The introduction of CNNs in the last decade and their superb results with neuroimaging data did not negatively affect the usage of other modalities. In fact, new ones emerged.
New concept of centrality measurement in fuzzy social networks
Authors: Mahapatra Rupkumar , Samanta Sovan , Pal Madhumangal
Published: March 2024

The most critical task of a social network is to identify a central node. Numerous methods for determining centrality are documented in the literature. It contributes to online commerce by disseminating news, advertisements and other content via central nodes. Existing methods capture the node’s direct reachability. This study introduces a novel method for quantifying centrality in a fuzzy environment. This measurement takes into account the reachability of nodes and their direct connections. Several critical properties have been demonstrated. A small Facebook network is used to illustrate the issue. Additionally, appropriate tables and graphs present a comparative study with existing methods for centrality measurement.
Evaluation of absenteeism and presenteeism status of factory employees
Authors: Oral Belgin , Solak Yavuzalp , Durmuş Hasan
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: While absenteeism refers to not attending work, presenteeism is defined as not being present at work. These two conditions, which negatively affect employee health, can be indicators of work efficiency, work peace, work safety and work engagement. OBJECTIVE: Several factors were evaluated in this study concerning absenteeism and presenteeism among factory workers. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among workers in a factory operating in a heavy industry in southern Turkey in 2021. A survey consisting of 57 questions was applied to 152 factory workers by face-to-face interview method. The participants’ behaviour over the last month was evaluated regarding absenteeism and presenteeism. RESULTS: It was reported that 24 (15.8%) of all employees were absent from work in the last month (absenteeism), excluding holidays and sick leave, and that 20 (13.2%) employees engaged in presenteeism, working when they should not have been at the workplace. There was a high absenteeism rate among employees who had an acute illness and were dissatisfied with their jobs. Several factors have been associated with presenteeism, including poor economic conditions, family health problems, previous unemployment, working overtime, job dissatisfaction, poor relationships with colleagues and difficulty finding a replacement, acute illness, sleep problems and fatigue. CONCLUSIONS: To increase the productivity and commitment of employees, it may be useful to identify the reasons for absenteeism and present behaviours, to facilitate effective interpersonal communication skills by examining the organisational climate of employees, and to regulate workload based on a comprehensive assessment of the health status of employees.
The implications of Artificial Intelligence on international development management
Authors: Lainjo Bongs
Published: March 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool revolutionizing various sectors globally, including international development management. This research aims to explore the current landscape of AI implementation in global development management, assess the benefits and challenges associated with its adoption, and propose relevant policies and practices. A mixed research design, comprising qualitative and quantitative methods, was utilized to gather data from secondary sources. The qualitative section of the study draws upon case studies from diverse operational sectors to examine the impact of AI adoption. These case studies highlight how AI contributes to improved performance in various industries and the potential positive effects on individuals’ lives. The quantitative part of the research utilizes data from renowned databases such as World Bank Open Data, United Nations Development Programme, International Monetary Fund (IMF), OECD Stat, and Global Open Data Index. Integrating qualitative and quantitative data allows for a comprehensive understanding of AI implementation’s economic growth and development across different organizations worldwide. The findings reveal that AI adoption in international development management holds significant promise for enhancing organizational efficiency and individuals’ well-being. However, the research also identifies various challenges associated with AI implementation, such as ethical considerations and potential job displacement. To address these issues, the study proposes policy recommendations and best practices that can guide organizations and policymakers in effectively harnessing the transformative potential of AI. This research contributes to international development management by providing a deep understanding of the importance of AI in the current context. The study offers insights for organizations adopting AI and assists policymakers in identifying and resolving pertinent challenges. By completing this study, organizations and policymakers can proactively address the existing problems and develop strategies to maximize the benefits of AI while minimizing potential risks. In summary, this research underscores the immense potential of AI in driving development and improving lives, laying a foundation for future advancements in international development management.