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7th URV Doctoral Workshop in Computer Science and Mathematics
Authors: autores Varios
Published: May 2024

This book of proceedings gathers the contributions presented at the 7th URV Doctoral Workshop in Computer Science and Mathematics. The main aim of this workshop is to promote the dissemination of the ideas, methods and results that are developed in the Doctoral Thesis of the students of this doctorate program, and to promote the knowledge sharing, collaboration and discussion between their respective research groups.
II Jornadas de Nutracéutica. Compuestos bioactivos y nutracéuticos
Authors: autores Varios
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de este volumen es la presentación de los resultados más recientes en relación a los compuestos bioactivos y nutracéuticos que ha de permitir contrastar diferentes puntos de vista sobre el concepto actual de los nutracéuticos.
8th URV Doctoral Workshop in Computer Science and Mathematics
Authors: autores Varios
Published: May 2024

This book contains the proceedings of the 8th Doctoral Workshop in Computer Science and Mathematics - DCSM 2023. It was celebrated in Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Campus Sescelades, Tarragona, on May 3, 2023. The aim of this workshop is to promote the dissemination of ideas, methods, and results developed by the students of the PhD program in Computer Science and Mathematics from URV.
SMaRT -Sales Management and Relationships for Trade curriculum
Authors: autores Varios
Published: May 2024

The present e-book includes a new university learning curriculum, centred on international sales management in the EU agri-food sector. This curriculum aims to provide young students of economic extraction with an integrated set of high skills of economic and business, commercial skills, leadership and communicational and relational competencies to support agri-food SMEs to enter, remain and develop in international business circuits. Active cooperation with key stakeholders has taken place to ensure that the European guidelines and quality labels are effective and sustainable in the marketplace. In this document, you will find a summary of SMaRT course on international sales management in the agri-food sector. Thus, the “SMaRT-Sales Management and Relationships for Trade” project partnership has developed, validated and promoted a 20 ECTS credit course based on a balanced mix of classroom, e-game-based learning and work-based learning methodologies.
SEISMIC ISOLATION SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING THE STRUCTURAL RESILIENCE OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS AGAINST EARTHQUAKE RISKS
Authors: SÜMER Yusuf , BAŞ Abdul Samet
Published: May 2024

Earthquakes are unpredictable and uncontrollable natural disasters. When they occur, they cause serious damage to buildings and increase the risk of loss of life. The inability to determine the time of earthquakes emphasizes the importance of the measures to be taken in building design. Reinforced concrete structures are designed by taking into account earthquake effects and planned by considering earthquake loads. The main objective of this process is to limit potential structural damage. Traditional methods aim to minimize damage by making structures more resilient in earthquakes. However, since this approach also causes some problems, different alternatives have been developed. In this study, in order to evaluate the performance of different structural systems, different models with various story heights were designed using SAP2000 analysis program. These models have different support conditions, including built-in support, lead core rubber insulators and friction pendulum insulators. The analyses were evaluated with various performance criteria of the structures. These measures include the periods, maximum displacements, maximum base shear and relative storey drifts of the structures. It has been shown that seismic isolators can significantly improve the earthquake performance of structures. Because of seismic isolators, it has been found that structures with 16 storeys or fewer perform much better during earthquakes than conventional structures.
Thornthwaite yöntemine göre iklim tiplerinin belirlenmesi: Bursa ili örneği
Authors: Erdoğan Yüksel Esin , Karan Ömer Faruk
Published: May 2024

Bir yere ait meteorolojik olayların uzun yıllık ortalamaları olarak bilinen iklim olgusu bölgeye ait hava şartlarının karakteristik yapısında ve değişikliklere bağlı olarak da farklı bitki topluluklarının teşekkül etmesinde oldukça önemli bir role sahiptir. Bilim insanları tarafından çok sayıdaki iklim tipine ait benzer ve farklı yönleri tespit edebilmek amacıyla çeşitli iklim sınıflandırmaları yapılmıştır. İklim tipleri sıcaklık, yağış ve nem gibi meteorolojik olaylara bakılarak sınıflandırılabilir. Thornthwaite yöntemi de iklim tipini belirlemek için kullanılan sınıflandırma metotlarından biridir. Bu çalışmada, meteorolojiden temin edilen uzun süreli iklim verileri ile Thornthwaite iklim belirleme yöntemi kullanılarak Bursa ili ve ilçelerine ait toplam 18 istasyonda iklim tipleri ve su bilançoları belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Thornthwaite yöntemine göre yapılan analizler sonucunda Büyükorhan ilçesinin “Yarı Kurak”; Gemlik, Harmancık, İznik, Karacabey ve Yenişehir ilçelerinin “Yarı Nemli, Yarı Kurak”; Gürsu, İnegöl, Kestel, Mustafakemalpaşa, Mudanya, Orhangazi, Osmangazi, Orhaneli, Nilüfer ve Yıldırım ilçelerinin “Yarı Nemli”; Keles ilçesinin “Nemli”, Uludağ istasyonuna ait verilerin ise “Çok Nemli” iklim sınıfında olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Uludağ’ın “Düşük Sıcaklıkta, Karasal iklime yakın” diğer ilçelerin ise “Orta Sıcaklıkta, Okyanus iklimine yakın” olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çalışma sonucu veriler incelendiğinde araştırma alanında genel itibariyle yaz mevsiminde su eksikliği, kış mevsiminde ise Uludağ’da su fazlalığı diğer ilçelerde ise orta seviyede suyun olduğu görülmüştür.
Karacabey subasar orman ekosistemlerinde ormancılık faaliyetlerinin toprak CO2 ve CH4 salınımına etkisi
Authors: Sarıyıldız Temel
Published: May 2024

Karacabey subasar ormanlarında, ormancılık faaliyetlerinin toprak karbondioksit (CO2) ve metan (CH4) gazı salınımına etkisi, mayıs ve eylül ayları arasında gerçekleştirilen ölçümlerle belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Toprak CO2 ve CH4 salınım miktarı ve salınımına etkisi olan temel faktörleri ortaya koymak amaçlı, arazi çalışmaları, ormancılık faaliyetlerinin yapıldığı ve yapılmadığı doğal kızılağaç (Alnus glutinosa L. Gaertn.) ve dişbudak (Fraxinus angustifolia Vahl.) meşcerelerinin c ve d gelişme çağlarında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Toprak CO2 salınımı statik (soda kireç) yöntem kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ek olarak, çalışmanın başında (mayıs) ve sonunda (eylül) dinamik yöntemle (LI-8100A, LI-COR ölçüm cihazıyla) CO2 salınım ölçümleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Toprak CH4 salınımı ise statik yöntemle (closed static chamber method) ölçülmüştür. Çalışma alanlarının meşcere ve toprak özellikleri yanında toprak penetrasyon direnci (TPD) taşınabilir elektronik penetrometre yardımıyla belirlenmiştir. Ormancılık faaliyetlerinin gerçekleştiği topraklarda belirlenen yüksek hacim ağırlığı ve TPD değerleri, alanların sıkışmaya maruz kaldığını göstermiştir. Toprak CO2 salınımı ormancılık faaliyetlerinin olduğu alanlarda daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Doğal alanlarda, CO2 salınımı dişbudak için 1.298 ile 1.723 g C m-2 g-1, kızılağaç için 1.011 ile 1.368 g C m-2 g-1, arasında değişirken, üretim alanlarında bu değerler dişbudak için 1.658 ile 2.687 g C m-2 g-1, kızılağaç için 1.112 ile 1.987 g C m-2 g-1, arasında belirlenmiştir. Toprak CH4 salınımı, tezat olarak, doğal alanlarda daha yüksek tespit edilmiştir. Doğal alanlarda, CH4 salınım değerleri dişbudak için 0.198 ile 0.726 mg C m-2 h-1, kızılağaç için 0.124 ile 0.511 mg C m-2 h-1, arasında değişirken, üretim alanlarında bu değerler dişbudak için 0.054 ile 0.278 mg C m-2 h-1, kızılağaç için 0.022 ile 0.197 mg C m-2 h-1, arasında belirlenmiştir.
Small Signal Modelling and Stability Analysis of a Grid Connected Inverted Based Microgrid
Authors:   Research Scholar, Electrical Department, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, Rajasthan, India, Sharma Aditya , Palwalia D K
Published: May 2024

Objectives: This work focuses on the stability analysis of grid connected microgrids. It considers the impact of load disturbance and grid voltage change on voltage and current levels, as well as reactive and active power responses, is analysed. Methods: A comprehensive small-signal state-space model is developed for an inverter-based microgrid, incorporating submodules of inverters, phase-locked loops (PLLs), and LCL filters. The model is linearized around a stable operating point, and eigenvalue analysis is performed and validated through MATLAB/Simulink simulations. A current controller operating in the d-q frame is proposed to enhance stable power conversion and maintain microgrid stability. Findings: The proposed model and control strategy demonstrate the microgrid's ability to maintain transient voltage stability under severe dynamic conditions. During a 10% grid voltage fluctuation, the microgrid exhibits stable active and reactive power responses, with currents and voltages at the point of common coupling stabilizing within 0.2 seconds. Furthermore, when a 25 kVA active load is disconnected, the microgrid effectively manages the power transition, maintaining stable operation with minimal deviations in key parameters. The current controller simplifies AC current control, integrating active power management from solar input, DC-link voltage stability, and reactive power control. Novelty: The novelty lies in the comprehensive analysis of transient voltage stability in grid-connected microgrids under grid voltage fluctuations and load disturbances, areas that have received limited attention in previous research. By developing a detailed small-signal state-space model incorporating PLL and LCL filter dynamics and proposing a robust control strategy with the current controller, this study offers new insights into enhancing the resilience and reliability of grid-connected microgrids during transient events. Keywords: Microgrid, Small Signal Stability, Voltage Source Inverter, State Space model, Eigen Values
Implementation outcomes for agitation detection technologies in people with dementia: A systematic review protocol v1
Authors: Smith Lorna , Farina Nicolas , Banerjee Sube
Published: May 2024

Experiencing agitation can be particularly distressing for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Using technologies to automatically detect agitation can help monitor and intervene agitation occurrences. This systematic review aims to explore the early-stage implementation outcomes related to the use of agitation detection technologies, including video, wearables and multimodal. By adopting a taxonomy of implementation outcomes including acceptability, adoption, feasibility, fidelity, and implementation cost, this review seeks to provide insights crucial for real-world adoption of such technologies for people with dementia. Systematic searches will be conducted in the following databases; SCOPUS, PubMed, PsychINFO, IEEEXplore and CINAHL Plus. Expected results include qualitative themes and quantitative data related to these outcomes, obtained from the perspectives of the people with dementia, their caregivers, and organisational settings such as care homes. The review protocol outlines a comprehensive methodology for data synthesis, including critical appraisal and data extraction processes, to provide a nuanced understanding of the potential challenges and benefits associated with implementing agitation detection technologies in this population.
NanoString GeoMx DSP TMA-TNP Phase 4 Protein assay v1
Authors: Lee Jinho , Zangirolani Gabriel , Chin Koei , S Feiler Heidi , Corless Christopher
Published: May 2024

This protocol outlines the NanoString GeoMx DSP phase 4 protein assay that was applied in the Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) Tissue MicroArrary (TMA)-TransNetwork Project (TNP). The TMA-TNP evaluates various characterization and analytics methodologies on a large array of breast tumor samples representing a broad spectrum of disease state and subtype. A commercially available anonymized breast tumor TMA was purchased and serial sections were distributed. Participating HTAN Centers characterized the FFPE specimens using various imaging platforms and generated a spatially resolved cell type/state census using each center’s method of choice. Data was recorded in a common repository to enable joint analysis. The protocol that immediately precedes this one for TMA-TNP Phase 4 can be found at: dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.ewov1o7wolr2/v1. It describes FFPE block serial sectioning, slide processing and TMA sample distribution. In this protocol, the DSP protein assay was performed with the following human marker panels: Immune cell profiling core, Immune activation status, Immune-Oncology (IO) Drug target, Cell death, Pan-tumor, MAPK and PI3K/AKT panels including OHSU custom panel (Cell cycle and DNA damage). A total of 85 protein targets were evaluated in the TMA samples. Two compartments (Tumor and Stroma) in each TMA core were analyzed to determine cell-to-cell interactions in the tissues.
Staining of Dissociated Lung Cells for Cellular Indexing of Transcriptomes and Epitopes by Sequencing (CITE sequencing) v1
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Gautam , Malik Jeffrey , Huyck Heidie , Misra Ravi , not provided John_Ashton , S Pryhuber Gloria
Published: May 2024

This article describes step by step protocol for antibody-staining frozen lung cells for CITE sequencing.
Adaptive Processing of Camera Video Stream with Limitations on the Network Data Transmission Bandwidth
Authors:   Tambov State Technical University, Tambov, Russian Federation, Nikolyukin M. S. , Obukhov A. D. ,   Tambov State Technical University, Tambov, Russian Federation
Published: May 2024

Video surveillance systems, cameras, and video stream processing are actively used in many enterprises as a monitoring and control tool for regular and emergency situations, as well as staff activities. The application of intelligent algorithms allows tracking and minimizing operator errors, but these approaches are highly sensitive to the quality of the original video, presence of noise, and low resolution. On the other hand, such video surveillance systems may be limited by network bandwidth. Therefore, this work considers an adaptive video stream processing algorithm that ensures efficient operation of computer vision and object recognition methods while minimizing the amount of transmitted information within network bandwidth constraints. The proposed algorithm addresses the task of determining boundary conditions that ensure the functionality of object recognition algorithms with the least amount of video stream. Corresponding experimental studies were conducted to determine the minimum values of frame resolution and video bitrate. The algorithm was tested in organizing video surveillance at warehouse complexes. The obtained results can be used in developing decision support systems for enterprises in various industries requiring intelligent processing of large volumes of data.
High-Level Language Translation Controlled by Dataflow
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russian Federation, Salibekyan S. M.
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the description of the developed method and tools for translating high-level programming languages into an abstract syntactic tree. The peculiarity of the technique is that it is based on the object-attribute (OA) architecture of a computing system belonging to the dataflow class. The syntactic tree synthesized by the translator is a frame-like dynamic structure. The methodology includes the format and methodology of syntactic tree synthesis, the method for describing the translation algorithm, and the specialized programming language (OA-language) for describing a translation algorithm.
The first experience of using a low-intensity traveling pulsed magnetic field in patients with prostate cancer with urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy
Authors: Musaev Ivan E. , Grushina Tatiana I. , Gusakova Elena V. , Darenkov Sergey P. , Proskokov Aleksey A. , Pinchuk Ilya S. , Pronkin Evgenii A.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: To date, there are few studies in the literature that have examined the efficacy of extracorporeal magnetic stimulation alone for urinary incontinence in patients after radical prostatectomy.
AIM: The purpose of the study is to obtain preliminary data on the effectiveness and safety of a low-frequency low-intensity traveling pulsed magnetic field in patients with long-term urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: 22 patients (mean age is 66.3±6.8 years) with stage TI-IIIAN0M0 prostate cancer were observed. To assess the type and degree of urinary incontinence, urination diaries, a cough test, a 24h pad-test, the number of nocturnal mictions, and the OAB-q SF questionnaire were analyzed. Patients were divided into 2 comparable groups: 1 (main group) ― a combination of exercises for the pelvic floor muscles and a local pulsed magnetic field, 2 (control group) ― exercises for the pelvic floor muscles, a rehabilitation course of 10 days.
RESULTS: All patients showed a stressful form of urinary incontinence. Mild urinary incontinence was observed in 75% of patients in group 1 and in 70% of patients in group 2; moderate urinary incontinence was observed in 25% and 30% of the group, respectively. 50% of patients suffered from nocturia. According to the OAB-q SF questionnaire, there were no statistically significant differences between patients in both groups: 8.1±1.6 points versus 8.0±1.5 points (p=0.9), respectively. As a result of the rehabilitation course, the cough test remained positive in 66.7% of patients in the main group and in 80% of patients in the control group. According to this indicator, the combined method of rehabilitation was more effective than exercise therapy by 13.3%. Nocturia stopped in half of the patients in the main group and in 10% of the patients in the control group. The overall incidence of urinary incontinence episodes decreased in 75% of patients in the main group and in 40% of patients in the control group. The effectiveness of the combined rehabilitation method was 35%. The OAB-q SF questionnaire showed no statistically significant differences between the groups: 6.2+0.9 and 6.9+1.3 points (p=0.8), respectively.
CONCLUSION: Local traveling pulsed magnetic field increases the effectiveness of therapeutic exercises in rehabilitation of patients with long-standing urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy. The obtained data can serve as a basis for further well-organized studies on a larger number of patients allowing to make unambiguous conclusions.
Renal hemodynamics in patients with diabetic nephropathy caused by arterial hypertension using magnetic laser therapy
Authors: Evsina Maria   G. , Borzunova Yulia  М. , Fedorov Andrey  А. , Kaisinova Agnessa  S. , Gulyaev Viktor  Yu. , Gaidamaka Ivan  I. , Zelensky Vladimir  A.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: In recent decades, there has been a progressive increase in the number of patients with chronic kidney disease worldwide, which is associated with both an actual increase in the incidence of the disease, associated with cardiovascular pathology and type 2 diabetes mellitus, among other things, and an increase in the life expectancy of patients.
AIM: To assess hemodynamics of renal vessels during a course of magnetic laser therapy with the patients suffering from diabetic nephropathy caused by arterial hypertension against the background of the standard of care for this category of patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: There has been carried out a randomized controlled trial on 100 patients with diabetic nephropathy caused by arterial hypertension. Their average age was 61,7 [52,8; 69,7] years old, the duration of arterial hypertension ― 24,1 [14,5; 36,1], type 2 diabetes mellitus ― 16,6 [14,9; 19,1] and diabetic nephropathy ― 6,1 [4,2; 8,9] years. In addition to general clinical studies, the patients in the control group (49 people) before and after prescribing the standard medication, and in the main group (51 people) with additional use of magnetic laser therapy, had their renal blood flow examined by Doppler ultrasound.
RESULTS: The obtained data indicate the positive effect of magnetic laser therapy with the patients suffering from diabetic nephropathy caused by arterial hypertension on the hemodynamics of renal vessels with improved blood flow in arteries of both medium and small caliber, which, in turn, apparently should contribute to the normalization of the function of the capillary system of the renal parenchyma.
CONCLUSION: The results of the given study allow us to recommend the use of magnetic laser therapy in the complex rehabilitation treatment of the patients with diabetic nephropathy caused by arterial hypertension taking into account the criteria for their strict selection.
Primary Data on ATTR-Amyloidosis Prevalence Among Elderly Patients With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Russia
Authors: Nikiforova T. V. , Charaya K. V. , Shchekochikhin D. Yu. , Magomedova Z. M. , Enokyan M. S. , Volovchenko A. N. , Khamzatkhanova A. H. , Starovoytova T. A. , Bogdanova A. A. , Karalkin A. V. , Pasha S. P. , Pershina E. S. , Grachev A. E. , Zhirov I. V. , Andreev D. A.
Published: May 2024

Aim. To estimate the prevalence of amyloid cardiomyopathy (CM) caused by transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) and immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis among patients aged >65 years with interventricular septal (IVS) hypertrophy of ≥14 mm.

Material and methods. From January through August 2023, 60 patients (mean age 7.2±7.3 years, 34 (56.67%) men) were enrolled. Patients meeting the inclusion criteria underwent an echocardiographic study with determining the myocardial longitudinal strain, myocardial scintigraphy with 99mTc-pyrfotech, myocardial single-photon emission computed tomography, measurement of N-terminal fragment of brain natriuretic peptide and troponin I, and the immunochemical study of serum and urine proteins with measurement of free light chains. In the presence of grades 2 and 3 radiopharmaceutical uptake according to scintigraphy, a molecular genetic study was performed for differential diagnosis of wild-type transthyretin amyloidosis (wtATTR) and hereditary/variant (hATTR) ATTR-CM.

Results. According to data of myocardial scintigraphy with 99mTc-pyrfotech, grade 3 uptake in the absence of monoclonal secretion was detected in 5 (8.3%) cases and grade 2 radiotracer uptake in the absence of monoclonal secretion was detected in 6 (10%) patients. Myeloma complicated by AL amyloidosis and primary AL amyloidosis were found in 5 (8.3%) patients.

Conclusion. Among patients aged ≥65 years with IVS hypertrophy ≥14 mm, amyloid CM was detected in 20% of cases (12 patients), including 5 cases (8.3%) of AL amyloidosis and 7 cases (11.7%) of ATTR amyloidosis.
Exploring the Virtual Frontier: The Impact of Virtual Reality on Undergraduate Biology Education at the American University in Dubai
Authors:   Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, American University in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Zaatar Muriel T.
Published: May 2024

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is revolutionizing education, providing unique opportunities for immersive and interactive learning. This study explores the potential of VR to enhance undergraduate biology education—a pioneering endeavor within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This research follows a structured three-stage approach which includes: pre-assessments, immersive VR experiences, and postassessments that evaluate the impact of VR on students’ knowledge and skills. This is complemented by a Likert-scale comprehensive learning survey designed to assess the students’ level of engagement and satisfaction. Using VR, students navigate a detailed 3D model of the human body and its organs and findings suggest that immersive VR holds substantial promise as an educational tool in UAE undergraduate biology education. Pre-assessments and post-assessments demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in biology assessment scores, indicating enhanced comprehension of complex concepts after a single VR session. Furthermore, the learning survey results suggest high levels of student engagement and satisfaction in the VR environment. The introduction of VR technology into undergraduate biology education is innovative, shedding light on its untapped potential. This study provides insights into the broader applicability of immersive VR in science education and its potential to transform learning experiences, benefiting both students and educators.
Exploring the Impacts of Learner Translator Corpus (LTC) on English Majors L2 Students
Authors: Yang Jie
Published: May 2024

As a valuable resource for second language learners, Learner Translator Corpus (LTC) provides English majors with real-life contexts and offers authoritative, professional, and comprehensive translation guidance, thereby facilitating their acquisition of authentic English. This paper aims to provide a detailed introduction to Learner Translator Corpus (LTC), differentiate between LTC and Non-Learner Translator Corpus, draw a parallel between online LTC and local corpus, and elaborate on the usage and functions of Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) corpus and Chinese/English Political Interpreting Corpus (CEPIC) learner translation corpus. Results found that: 1) online corpora better cater to the needs of English majors for efficient knowledge acquisition, while LTC software is suitable for linguistic researchers to aid students in understanding and mastering specific language phenomena; 2) The grammatical errors caused by the influence of interlanguage can be avoided by utilizing LTC; 3) LTC significantly impacts English majors in language learning guidance, improving their language proficiency, and genre and professional language studies. By undertaking these analyses, this paper seeks to enhance English majors’ understanding of corpus-related knowledge and enable them to effectively utilize LTC to address translation challenges.
Association of apnea-hypopnea index and lateral cephalometry pre- and post-surgery in obstructive sleep apnea patients
Authors: A. Aswini , Mishra Swati , Modi Devanshi , Udupi Sanjay
Published: May 2024

Background: Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are new emerging medical entity and require early diagnosis and treatment because of their increasing implication on physical, mental, social and emotional health. Aim of this study is to assess severity of OSHAS and co-relate efficacy of various post-surgical parameter on objective and subjective improvement in patients.
Methods: 43 patients having the symptoms were included in the study and followed over a period of three months and during their post operative visit their lateral cephalometric findings, ESS were recorded and compared to pre operative values to see if any association exists between them.
Results: it was seen that various surgical interventions did bring about subjective and objective improvement in patients and these were statistically significant.
Conclusions: OSHAS is a spectrum of disorders and has great impact on persons physical, mental and emotional well-being. Early diagnose and treatment eliminated the future risks. Surgical intervention helps improve symptoms of OSHAS and should be undertaken without delay wherever indicated.
Benefícios de capacitações em empreendedorismo para mulheres de baixa renda
Authors: Morais Léa Paula Vanessa Xavier Corrêa de , Dandolini Gertrudes Aparecida , Vaz Caroline Rodrigues
Published: May 2024

O objetivo desta revisão sistemática é identificar quais os benefícios percebidos por mulheres de baixa renda ao participarem de intervenções de educação em empreendedorismo. Foram incluídos no corpus final 11 artigos empíricos de onde foram identificados 69 benefícios apontados pelas mulheres, categorizados em sete grupos de acordo com sua similaridade: financeiro; status social; saúde mental e qualidade de vida; desenvolvimento de competências; desenvolvimento pessoal; questões de gênero; e poder de decisão. Conclui-se que não há uma padronização na coleta de dados nas pesquisas analisadas e que a percepção dos benefícios varia de mulher para mulher a depender do seu contexto atual e da complexidade da intervenção realizada. Nota-se que os autores ainda não estão se relacionando e, desta maneira, se faz necessário um maior aprofundamento na temática para identificar os fatores que representam o contexto em busca do aprimoramento das intervenções e seus resultados práticos.
Articulador GRIS: um arquétipo de negócio social para gestão em responsabilidade e inteligência social sob a perspectiva da governança social, ambiental e corporativa
Authors: Pereira Klen Alexandra Augusta
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo é resultado de estudos e pesquisas, realizados em um estágio pós-doutoral, que estimula reflexões sobre pragmatismo e bem comum, bem como sobre o papel do ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance – Governança Ambiental, Social e Corporativa) nas empresas, no poder público e nos territórios. São apresentados princípios básicos e estruturantes do trabalho assim como a visão geral do framework GRIS, desenvolvido sob a perspectiva ESG e baseado no binômio responsabilidade e inteligência social para articular a co-criação de estratégias e ações para fazer frente às urgências e emergências climáticas, ambientais e sociais utilizando investimento social privado. Também são delineados arquétipos de articuladores com destaque para o Articulador GRIS e seu modelo de servitização. O artigo finaliza com algumas observações e análises acerca dos meses de imersão no mundo ESG.
Artificial intelligence in forensic odontology: A review
Authors: Divya V C  , Backiyalakshmi A
Published: May 2024

Over the past few decades, there have been numerous technological breakthroughs that have been incorporated into our daily lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of engineering science that studies computers' computational comprehension and capacity to emulate the human brain in order to display intelligent behavior and carry out tasks with ease. It has started to make an impact on the medical and dental fields as well. The use of virtual reality in dentistry has made a variety of tasks possible, including data collection and even virtual surgery. Presently AI is making significant enhancements in forensic dentistry as well by improving the methods and process of individual identification. This review highlights the role of artificial intelligence in forensic odontology.
Location of mandibular foramen in dry mandibles in relation to various anatomical landmarks
Authors: Subramanian Manickam , Pavithra M  , Bandlamudi Sowjanya , Mariappan Arathi Senthiappan , Yoganandham Janani
Published: May 2024

To localize the mandibular foramen in dry mandibles of adult and old age groups of South Indian origin by estimating its average distance from different anatomical landmarks and to provide a specific and precise site for inferior alveolar nerve block.

: A total of 51 mandibles were taken for the study and the distance between the mandibular foramen and the various anatomical landmarks were measured using a digital vernier caliper. Presence of accessory mandibular foramen was observed and recorded. Difference between the sides and the correlation between the gonial angle and various distances were carried out.

:Distance of mandibular foramen from anterior border was 16.41±2.44 mm and 16.85±2.55 mm, from posterior border was 10.28±2.08 mm and 10.13±2.02 mm, from mandibular incisure 22.5±3.13mm and 21.9±3.08mm, from mandibular base 23.72±3.37 mm and 24.5±3.27 mm, from third molar 15.27±11.99 mm and 16.85±11.60 mm, from apex of retro molar trigone 18.28±3.02 mm and 19.79±3.18 mm on right and left side respectively. There was no significant difference between the measurements of right and left sides. The measurements had a negative association with gonial angle. Accessory foramina were found to be present in 21and 23 mandibles on right and left side respectively.

:Precise localization of mandibular foramen is clinically very important to achieve effective inferior alveolar nerve block prior to dental surgeries in the lower jaw. The present study establishes the presence of bilateral symmetry in the position of mandibular foramen with respect to various anatomical landmarks and the utility of gonial angle in localizing the mandibular foramen.
Case report– Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia–CBCT findings
Authors: Shubha C  , Sujatha CP  , Ashok L
Published: May 2024

Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia (PCOD) is an uncommon benign entity, usually asymptomatic, wherein the normal bone is replaced by fibrous tissue, with metaplasic bone and neo-formed cement. The present case report describes a case of a 17-year-old female who was diagnosed with PCOD on the basis of cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) findings. CBCT enabled detailed visualization of the bone changes. This report described the special radiographic characteristics of PCOD, including discontinuity of the lingual cortex, minimal amount of root resorption irt 32. Flecks of radiopacities interspersed diffusely within the lesion on the CBCT sectional and three-dimensional images.
In vitro and in silico antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extracts of Cnidoscolus cha-yamansa leaves.
Authors: Posada-Mayorga Karla Yesenia , Ruiz-Ruiz Jorge Carlos , Olivo-Vidal Zendy Evelyn , Lobato-Tapia Carlos Alberto , Pacheco-López Neith Aracely , Herrera-Pool Iván Emmanuel , Irecta Najera Cesar Antonio , Sánchez Chino Xariss Miryam
Published: May 2024

Cnidoscolus chayamansa leaves ―used in gastronomy and traditional medicine in Mexico ―are rich in phenolic compounds, which may have antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. In this study we evaluate the antioxidant activity in vitro, and antibacterial activity in silico of ethanolic extracts of C. chayamansa leaves obtained by ultrasonication. Phenolic content was 14.37 mg GAE/ml. Guanosine nucleoside and coumaric acid, and kaempferol derivatives were identified through UPLC-PDA-ESI-MS. Evidence of antioxidant activity was demonstrated by the Cu2+ chelation activity (65.53 %) and the Fe3+ reducing antioxidant power (69.59 %). Although no antibacterial activity was found against E. coli and S. aureus, the in silico analysis revealed that the isolated phenolic compounds modify signalling pathways essential for the survival of the bacteria studied.
Relación entre confianza, reconocimiento de marca, calidad, satisfacción, seguridad y WOM en tiendas departamentales de Lima y Callao en 2022
Authors:   , Hernandez Venegas Marcelo , Celi Bazan Valeria Milagros Rubi
Published: May 2024

En los últimos años, el comercio electrónico ha cobrado gran relevancia a nivel mundial, ya que las organizaciones se han centrado en fortalecerlo con el propósito de incrementar su desempeño comercial. Además, a medida que el acceso y la adopción de Internet han aumentado, la cantidad de compradores digitales también. Un reflejo de ello es que las ventas mundiales online aumentaron un 4% en el 2019 versus el año anterior (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTAD], 2021). Adicionalmente, a partir del 2020, con las medidas restrictivas sanitarias en el mundo para contener la propagación del COVID-19, se generó un efecto catalizador en el comercio electrónico que desencadenó el crecimiento de las ventas globales por internet en un 24 % (Chevalier, 2021). Efecto que fue más notorio en los países de América Latina, donde las compras a través de plataformas tecnológicas alcanzaron en promedio un 66% de crecimiento (Euromonitor Internacional, 2022). Sin embargo, a pesar del incremento que este alcanzó en Perú, aún se evidencia un temor latente en cierta parte de la población que impide su inserción en las compras online. Por tal motivo, se optó por ahondar en la relación entre la confianza y el reconocimiento de marca, la calidad del servicio, satisfacción del cliente, seguridad y comunicación WOM en tiendas por departamento de Lima y Callao en el 2022. Para ello, se encuestó a una muestra de 250 personas, cuyos datos fueron analizados a través del programa SPSS Statics, obteniendo que existe una relación directa entre las variables mencionadas.
CITE tubérculo en Cajamarca
Authors:   , Briones Becerra Juan
Published: May 2024

Si bien el Perú tiene una posición alta de desempeño agrícola dentro de la región, existe un retraso tecnológico y de infraestructura comparado con países industrializados que impiden el desarrollo integral de su producción. El trabajo de investigación plantea el diseño de un CITE tubérculo en la ciudad de Cajamarca, la cual cuenta con la mayor diversidad de tubérculos en el país. Actualmente, existen múltiples estudios especializados en el cultivo y la producción de la papa, los cuáles han sido fundamentales para el crecimiento del país pero que, a su vez, han dejado de lado la extensa variedad de tubérculos que aún no están siendo aprovechados en su totalidad. Es necesario potenciar el resto de los tubérculos que abundan en la zona, tales como, la arracacha, el yacón, la oca y el olluco, ya que, al contar con el apoyo tecnológico y arquitectónico, podrán ser potenciados y desarrollados de manera sostenida para lograr promover su producción. El proyecto se plantea en el eje agrícola de la ciudad de Cajamarca, el cual es responsable de articular el desarrollo de la industria entre sus pueblos, caseríos, anexos y los mercados regionales, razón que potencia la idea de que el centro actúe como referente urbano. Para el diseño del CITE se utilizó los conceptos del regionalismo crítico con el objetivo de mejorar la identidad de Cajamarca, a través de la arquitectura local, los materiales de la zona, entre otros.
Adicción a redes sociales y autoestima en estudiantes de universidades privadas de Lima Metropolitana
Authors:   , Torres Soplin Daniela , Candia Cordero Andrea
Published: May 2024

Antecedente: El uso problemático de las redes sociales puede generar problemas a nivel relacional, en especial en la dinámica familiar, autopercepción y factores relacionados al autoestima en grupos específicos como los adultos jóvenes. Objetivo: La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo principal determinar la relación entre las redes sociales y la autoestima en estudiantes de universidades privadas de Lima Metropolitana. Método: El tipo de estudio fue transversal descriptivo - correlacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por 296 estudiantes universitarios, el 65.2 % fueron mujeres y el 34.8 % hombres, con edades entre 18 y 29 años (M = 21.53; DE= 3.340). Los instrumentos que se aplicaron fueron el Cuestionario de Adicción a las Redes Sociales y el Inventario de Autoestima de Stanley Coopersmith, el cual fue adaptado en el Perú por Lachira (2013) Resultados: Se evidenció la existencia de correlaciones entre las dimensiones de adicción a redes sociales y los componentes de autoestima. Además, se identificaron diferencias moderadas y grandes según patrón de conexión y según género en la mayoría de las dimensiones. Conclusiones: Los hallazgos responden a una relación principalmente inversa entre autoestima y adicción a redes sociales. Las diferencias fueron principalmente en adicción a redes sociales en estudiantes universitarios; donde las personas que tienen mayor puntaje en las dimensiones del ARS, suelen estar conectadas por más de seis horas al día. Las mujeres presentan mayor puntaje en las dimensiones de adicción y los varones en las de autoestima.
VLOG-BASED EFL TEACHING MODEL FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: IMPACT ON SPEAKING SKILLS AND ENGAGEMENT
Authors: Zhang Mingxia
Published: May 2024

This study aims to investigate the efficacy of a vlog-based teaching model in enhancing oral speaking skills and engagement among university students in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) setting. With the digital technologies reshaping educational methodologies, this research integrates vlogs (video blog) into EFL teaching to build a more engaging learning path. The study was conducted over a semester with 30 university EFL learners in China, employing a mixed-methods approach to evaluate the impact of vlog-based learning. Pre-and-post oral speaking tests were administered to assess improvements in students' language proficiency, while questionnaires measured levels of engagement and motivation. Initial findings suggest that the vlog-based teaching model significantly improved students' speaking skills and heightened their engagement in learning English, indicating a promising avenue for digital media integration in language education. This paper contributes to the evolving field of digital media in EFL teaching, offering insights into the potential of vlogs to enrich language learning experiences and outcomes.
Additional visual information on postural control mechanisms in Parkinson's disease: a pilot study
Authors: Santos Lucas H. C. C. , Garbus Rafaela B. S. C. , Aquino Camila M. , Freitas Sandra M. S. F.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have sensorimotor deficits that affect the mechanisms of postural control. Additional visual information effects on postural control mechanisms in PD were unknown.
AIM: To examine the effects of visual information on postural control mechanisms in individuals with PD.
METHOD: Seven individuals with PD and five healthy adults (controls) stood, as quiet as possible, on a force plate for 35 seconds with eyes open, eyes closed, or with additional visual feedback [VF] of the center of pressure (COP). The COP trajectories were calculated in anterior-posterior and mediolateral directions and then decomposed to assess two postural control mechanisms: Rambling (i.e., supraspinal) and Trembling (i.e., peripheral). The amplitude and velocity of COP and Rambling and Trembling components were compared between groups for each visual condition.
RESULTS: The amplitude and velocity of COP and its components were greater in individuals with PD than controls. They increased under closed eyes condition for PD group, but only the Rambling velocity increased in anterior-posterior direction for controls. When additional VF of the COP was provided, individuals with PD presented increased COP and Trembling velocity in mediolateral direction, while healthy individuals presented reduced sway in both directions.
CONCLUSION: Individuals with PD showed greater postural sway and were more affected without visual information than controls. They were not able to use the additional VF to reduce their postural sway as healthy individuals due to changes in sensory integration, causing possible overload in supraspinal processes and compensatory effects in the peripheral postural control mechanisms.
Gender and Exercise Habits as Factors Causing Work Stress in Surabaya City Health Office Employees
Authors: Alfayad Afan , Haqi Dani Nasirul , Alayyannur Putri Ayuni , Dwiyanti Endang , Juwono Kholifah  Firsayanti
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Organizational success is influenced by the performance of each employee in it. Work stress experienced by the employees is one of the obstacles in improving the quality of the organization. Another research showed that employees of Manado City Health Office experienced 27.7% low stress and 72.3% moderate stress, which affected the work productivity of the employees. This research aims to see the relationship between gender and exercise habits on the stress experienced by the employees of Surabaya City Health Office. Method: This research is an observational type of research where the primary data were obtained from the responses of 32 employees of the Surabaya City Health Office. The data were collected by using a questionnaire based on the Regulation of the Minister of Manpower No. 5 of 2018 concerning Occupational Health and Safety in the Work Environment. The primary data obtained were then analyzed using cross-tabulation in a data processing software. Result: This research shows that, with an alpha of 5% (0.005), the relationship between gender and work stress events has a significance value of 0.013, while the relationship between exercise habits and work stress events has a significance value of 0.006. Conclusion: This research shows that there is a significant relationship between gender and exercise habits on stress events in Surabaya City Health Office employees. Women employees experience a higher incidence of work stress than male employees. Furthermore, the habit of exercising can reduce stress events because exercising can stimulate endorphins which play a role in creating a sense of calm, reducing pain, and releasing tension
Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Non-Medical Workers in a Healthcare Institution
Authors: Mammen Manju Deena , Augustine Ann Mary , Lepcha Anjali , Sharma Jessie Sophia , Prakash Arockiaraj Arul , Philip Ajay
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The effects of prolonged and excessive noise exposure on healthcare workers have not been studied. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of hearing loss among such workers and correlate the degree of hearing loss with age, duration of exposure, and coexisting illnesses. Methods: A retrospective review of 117 clinical records was conducted on 179 employees working in areas of excessive noise in a tertiary care hospital. Correlations between categorical variables were made using the Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, while an independent samples t-test was used to compare means for continuous variables. Binary logistic regression was used to quantify the strength of correlations through an odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. Results: A clinical evaluation was conducted to assess hearing loss on employees from various departments, including Boiler Section, Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), Laundry, Prosthetics and Orthotics Laboratory, and Dietary. The median age of the participants was 37 years. Out of the 116 participants who underwent by audiological tests, 63.8% had sensorineural hearing loss and 68.5% had absent otoacoustic emissions in at least one frequency. The incidence of hearing loss was found to increase with age (p = 0.037). A significant correlation was noted between hearing loss and the duration of noise exposure of more than 10 years (p = 0.0013). Considering all areas together, a significantly higher proportion of employees with hearing loss was observer (p = 0.044), with 69.5% in the CSSD. Conclusion: Noise-induced hearing loss is a prevalent occupational health hazard in healthcare settings. The risk of developing hearing loss increases with the duration of work in a noise-generating area.
Psychosocial Hazards Analysis in Assembly Production Workers in PT. Sarandi Karya Nugraha, Sukabumi
Authors: Lubis Siti Rahmah Hidayatullah , Mu'minah Nuranisa
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Psychosocial hazards are significant threats to the safety and health of workers, particularly in industries such as production. Based on preliminary observations, assembly workers in the production setting, known for requiring precision, face increased risk, specifically when confronted with elevated demand. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze psychosocial hazards among production workers at PT. Sarandi Karya Nugraha. Method: Qualitative descriptive approach was utilized for a case study conducted at PT. Sarandi Karya Nugraha from July to October 2020. A total of 4 informants was selected by purposive methods, and data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document reviews. Meanwhile, thematic analysis was used to analyze the details obtained. Result: The results showed that there are 6 psychosocial hazard themes within the production department. These comprised role ambiguity, role conflict, quantitative workload, qualitative workload, responsibility to others, and career development. In addition, issues related to role conflict, quantitative overload, and career development persisted in the company. Conclusion: Organizations should create plans, policies, and opportunities for workers in the production department to gain assurance regarding career advancement. Additionally, a detailed description of work process in situations comprising quantitative workload should be created.