bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Mobile Self-Management App (CanSelfMan) for Children With Cancer and Their Caregivers: Usability and Compatibility Study
Authors: Mehdizadeh Hamed , Asadi Farkhondeh , Nazemi Eslam , Mehrvar Azim , Yazdanian Azade , Emami Hassan
Published: March 2023

Background

Despite the increasing development of different smartphone apps in the health care domain, most of these apps lack proper evaluation. In fact, with the rapid development of smartphones and wireless communication infrastructure, many health care systems around the world are using these apps to provide health services for people without sufficient scientific efforts to design, develop, and evaluate them.

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate the usability of CanSelfMan, a self-management app that provides access to reliable information to improve communication between health care providers and children with cancer and their parents/caregivers, facilitating remote monitoring and promoting medication adherence.

Methods

We performed debugging and compatibility tests in a simulated environment to identify possible errors. Then, at the end of the 3-week period of using the app, children with cancer and their parents/caregivers filled out the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) to evaluate the usability of the CanSelfMan app and their level of user satisfaction.

Results

During the 3 weeks of CanSelfMan use, 270 cases of symptom evaluation and 194 questions were recorded in the system by children and their parents/caregivers and answered by oncologists. After the end of the 3 weeks, 44 users completed the standard UEQ user experience questionnaire. According to the children’s evaluations, attractiveness (mean 1.956, SD 0.547) and efficiency (mean 1.934, SD 0.499) achieved the best mean results compared with novelty (mean 1.711, SD 0.481). Parents/caregivers rated efficiency at a mean of 1.880 (SD 0.316) and attractiveness at a mean of 1.853 (SD 0.331). The lowest mean score was reported for novelty (mean 1.670, SD 0.225).

Conclusions

In this study, we describe the evaluation process of a self-management system to support children with cancer and their families. Based on the feedback and scores obtained from the usability evaluation, it seems that the children and their parents find CanSelfMan to be an interesting and practical idea to provide reliable and updated information on cancer and help them manage the complications of this disease.
Provincial Maternal and Child Information System in Inner Mongolia, China: Descriptive Implementation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yan Yiwei , Xing Congyan , Chen Jian , Zheng Yingbin , Li Xiaobin , Liu Yirong , Wang Zhanxiang , Gong Kai
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

After the implementation of 2- and 3-child policies, the rising proportion of high-age and high-risk pregnancies put enormous pressure on maternal and child health (MCH) services for China. This populous nation with an increasing population flow imperatively required the support of large-scale information systems for management. Municipal MCH information systems were commonly applied in developed cities of eastern provinces in China. However, implementation of provincial MCH information systems in relatively low-income areas is lacking. In 2020, the implementation of a regional maternal and child information system (RMCIS) in Inner Mongolia filled this gap.

OBJECTIVE

This paper aimed to demonstrate the construction process and evaluate the implementation effect of an RMCIS in improving the regional MCH in Inner Mongolia.

METHODS

We conducted a descriptive study for the implementation of an RMCIS in Inner Mongolia. Based on the role analysis and information reporting process, the system architecture design had 10 modules, supporting basic health care services, special case management, health support, and administration and supervision. Five-color management was applied for pregnancy risk stratification. We collected data on the construction cost, key characteristics of patients, and use count of the main services from January 1, 2020, to October 31, 2022, in Inner Mongolia. Descriptive analysis was used to demonstrate the implementation effects of the RMCIS.

RESULTS

The construction and implementation of the RMCIS cost CNY 8 million (US $1.1 million), with a duration of 13 months. Between 2020 and 2022, the system recorded 221,772 registered pregnant women, with a 44.75% early pregnancy registry rate and 147,264 newborns, covering 278 hospitals and 225 community health care centers in 12 cities. Five-color management of high-risk pregnancies resulted in 76,975 (45.45%) pregnancies stratified as yellow (general risk), 36,627 (21.63%) as orange (relatively high risk), 156 (0.09%) as red (high risk), and 3888 (2.30%) as purple (infectious disease). A scarred uterus (n=28,159, 36.58%), BMI≥28 (n=14,164, 38.67%), aggressive placenta praevia (n=32, 20.51%), and viral hepatitis (n=1787, 45.96%) were the top factors of high-risk pregnancies (yellow, orange, red, and purple). In addition, 132,079 pregnancies, including 65,018 (49.23%) high-risk pregnancies, were registered in 2022 compared to 32,466 pregnancies, including 21,849 (67.30%) high-risk pregnancies, registered in 2020.

CONCLUSIONS

The implementation of an RMCIS in Inner Mongolia achieved the provincial MCH data interconnection for basic services and obtained both social and economic benefits, which could provide valuable experience to medical administration departments, practitioners, and medical informatics constructors worldwide.
Sociotechnical Challenges of Digital Health in Nursing Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic: National Study (Preprint)
Authors: Livesay Karen , Petersen Sacha , Walter Ruby , Zhao Lin , Butler-Henderson Kerryn , Abdolkhani Robab
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of digital health innovations, which has greatly impacted nursing practice. However, little is known about the use of digital health services by nurses and how this has changed during the pandemic.

OBJECTIVE

This study explored the sociotechnical challenges that nurses encountered in using digital health services implemented during the pandemic and, accordingly, what digital health capabilities they expect from the emerging workforce.

METHODS

Five groups of nurses, including chief nursing information officers, nurses, clinical educators, nurse representatives at digital health vendor companies, and nurse representatives in government bodies across Australia were interviewed. They were asked about their experience of digital health during the pandemic, their sociotechnical challenges, and their expectations of the digital health capabilities of emerging nurses to overcome these challenges. Interviews were deductively analyzed based on 8 sociotechnical themes, including technical challenges, nurse-technology interaction, clinical content management, training and human resources, communication and workflow, internal policies and guidelines, external factors, and effectiveness assessment of digital health for postpandemic use.

RESULTS

Sixteen participants were interviewed. Human factors and clinical workflow challenges were highly mentioned. Nurses’ lack of knowledge and involvement in digital health implementation and evaluation led to inefficient use of these technologies during the pandemic. They expected the emerging workforce to be digitally literate and actively engaged in digital health interventions beyond documentation, such as data analytics and decision-making.

CONCLUSIONS

Nurses should be involved in digital health interventions to efficiently use these technologies and provide safe and quality care. Collaborative efforts among policy makers, vendors, and clinical and academic industries can leverage digital health capabilities in the nursing workforce.
Trauma-Informed Care in Digital Health Technologies: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Abdulai Abdul-Fatawu , Naghdali Hasti , Tekie Ghirmay Eden , Adam Fuseini , Bawafaa Eunice
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

The use of digital health technologies is becoming increasingly common across the globe as they offer immense potential to enhance health care delivery by promoting accessibility, flexibility, and personalized care, connecting patients to health care professionals, and offering more efficient services and treatments to remote residents. At the same time, there is an increasing recognition of how digital health can inadvertently foment psychological trauma. This phenomenon has led to the adoption of trauma-informed care in designing and deploying digital health technologies. However, how trauma-informed care is defined and characterized, and the various trauma-informed care strategies used in designing and deploying digital health technologies remain unexplored.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aims to explore and synthesize the literature on how trauma-informed care is defined and characterized in digital health and the various trauma-informed care principles, strategies, or recommendations used in designing and deploying digital health.

METHODS

This review will draw on the Joanna Briggs Institute’s updated methodological guidance for scoping reviews. A search will be conducted on CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, Compendex Engineering Village, Web of Science, Scopus, and PsycINFO. This review will consider published research studies and unpublished work (gray literature). Studies will be included if they applied trauma-informed care in designing or deploying digital health for patients across all geographical locations or provide trauma-informed recommendations on how web developers should develop digital health. Studies will be limited to publications within the past 10 years and studies in all languages will be considered. Two independent reviewers will screen the titles and abstracts, and then perform a full-text review. Data will be extracted into a data extraction tool developed for this study.

RESULTS

The scoping review was undergoing a full search as of April 2023. The main results will synthesize the peer-reviewed and gray literature on adopting trauma-informed care practices in digital health research and development. The study is expected to be completed by December 2023 and the results are expected to be published in a peer-reviewed journal.

CONCLUSIONS

This review is expected to provide the knowledge base on the adoption of trauma-informed care in designing and deploying digital health. This knowledge can lead to more engaging, and likely, more effective digital health interventions that have less potential for harm. A synthesis of the various trauma-informed care strategies in digital health will also provide a trauma-informed language by enabling researchers and digital health developers to consider trauma as a critical factor in each stage of the design process.

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Utilizing Creativity for Adolescents’ Recovery in Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital (IPH)
Authors: Taniguchi Yuko , Simon Sue , Schlief Mason , Houston Rebecca , Orakwue Chidiogo , Collins Andrea R. , Ekstein Samuel F. , Schmidt Mikayla A. , Bright Jered , VanderWoude Corri , Leffler Jarrod M.
Published: March 2023

The study aims to examine the impact of creative activities on adolescents, aged 12-18, hospitalized in an acute-care Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital (IPH) setting. While research on the health impact of creative writing has been discussed with adults, research on adolescents hospitalized in acute Inpatient Psychiatric Units (IPU) is limited. This study highlights how creative activities generate self-discovery and insights that are necessary for coping among adolescents in IPH. 70 creative writing and origami sessions were embedded as a part of group education from March, 2018 until Feb. 2020. A curriculum that considered the interests of current teenagers and the short length of stay (4-5 days) at the IPH was designed and delivered by a professional writer and their team consisted of health sciences students, medical students, and IPU nursing staff. After each session, a post-session survey was administered. The findings from 568 post-surveys suggest that the adolescents at the IPH expressed interest and engagement through creative activities. In addition, the findings suggest creative activities promote mood shifts, relaxation, and self-awareness, all critical for adolescents during a mental health crisis. Further studies are needed to assess if these activities lead to long-term coping strategies for participants following their hospitalization.
Idealization of Motherhood in Advertisements of Maternal and Child Products
Authors: Ying Ru
Published: March 2023

Advertisements both reflect and shape ideology; they influence motherhood ideology without failure. This study aims to examine the mother images in advertisements of maternal and child products in China and then investigate the social meanings behind the representations. First, advertisements were collected from TMALL.com, the largest e-commerce platform in China; then a multimodal discourse analysis method with a content analysis method was adopted to explore the details of the advertisements. Through the analysis, the study found that mothers in the advertisements were typically portrayed as attractive, well-groomed middle-class women, which can be termed as “yummy mummy”. In addition, intensive mothering is emphasized among mothers, in which mothers are primarily caregivers. Several reasons contribute to this phenomenon. First, the prevalence of idealized mothers is due to the emergence of a new generation of mothers, who grew up in a more affluent era in China. Second, it is propelled by consumerism in contemporary consumer culture, though the trend indicates aesthetic freedom.
Особенности определения содержания воды в трансформаторном масле методом газовой хроматографии
Authors: Лютикова М.Н.
Published: March 2023

Содержание воды в трансформаторном масле – один из важных показателей, характеризующих состояние внутренней изоляции в высоковольтных трансформаторах. Вода в изоляци­онной системе присутствует в нескольких формах (связанная, растворенная, эмульсионная, слоевая). В настоящий момент из всех известных методов определения содержания воды в изоляционных жидкостях лишь два позволяют измерять ее общую массовую концентрацию. Они основаны на кулонометрическом титровании и газовой хроматографии. В процессе работы высоковольтного оборудования непростой химический состав масла сильно изменяется. В нем образуются соединения, мешающие определению целевого компонента – воды. Поэтому при анализе старых окисленных масел большое значение имеет подбор оптимальных условий проведения техно­логических операций, позволяющих получать максимально достоверный результат. Приведены результаты количественного определения воды из эксплуатационного (окисленного) масла при разных режимах хроматографиро­вания. Сопоставлены данные хроматографиче­ского анализа с результатами анализа воды по методу Карла Фишера. Наиболее близкие значения концентрации воды получены при температурном режиме испарителя не ниже 320 °C, что отличается от условий, указанных в стандартной методике.
Особенности и направления развития метода лазерной абляции для синтеза наночастиц
Authors: Шитова Е.С. , Макаров Ф.В. , Перцев А.А. , Пономаренко А.П. , Штраус А.А.
Published: March 2023

В статье представлен аналитический обзор литературы, касающейся особенностей процесса лазерной абляции для синтеза наночастиц. Показана перспективность метода лазерной абляции, позволяющего обеспечить заданные требования к характеристикам наночастиц. Приведены основные факторы, влияющие на получаемые наночастицы, такие как параметры лазера (источник, длина волны, флюенс, длительность и частота импульса), материал и геометрические характеристики мишени, состояние окружающей среды (жидкость, газовая среда, вакуум). Определены тенденции развития метода.
Тепловая жесткость металлорежущих станков. Физические основы. Оценка и управление. Часть 1. Система понятий жесткость для металлорежущих станков
Authors: Кузнецов А.П.
Published: March 2023

С точки зрения требований точности и прецизионности станков рассмотрены основные положения оценок жесткости и их описание в физических процессах упругого деформирования в качестве важного элемента, учитываемого при проектировании металлорежущих станков. Кроме того, рассмотрены вопросы воздействия на станок тепловых факторов, которые также приводят к температурным погрешностям и обусловливают изменение точности станка.
Повышение прочности формообразующего инструмента из полилактида PLA методом закалки
Authors: Петров П.А. , Бурлаков И.А. , Полшков П.А. , Чибизов М.А. , Сапрыкин Б.Ю.
Published: March 2023

Приведены результаты исследований комплекса свой­ств термопластичного полимера – полилактида (PLA), на основании которых выбран режим 3D-печати формообразующего инструмента, применяемого для пространственной гибки стальных труб малого диаметра. Определен оптимальный режим закалки, обеспечивающий лучший комплекс механических свой­ств инструмента.
Экспериментальная оценка влияния числа воздухораспределителей объектов машиностроения на скорость распространения тормозной волны
Authors: Петров Г.И. , Филиппов В.Н. , Кулага А.А. , Сергеев И.К.
Published: March 2023

Рассмотрены вопросы функционирования системы управления тормозами объекта машиностроения (грузового поезда). Предложена гипотеза возможности улучшения текущей тормозной системы при изменении ее конфигурации. Приведены практические рекомендации по улучшению действующей тормозной системы грузовых вагонов. Рассмотрена возможность внедрения приборов-­ускорителей газодинамических процессов в станкостроительную промышленность.
Edible Flowers: A New Source of Minerals
Authors: Dastidar Avisikta Ghosh , Chakraborty Swagatalakshmi , Saha Arnab , Das Saptarshi , Zaman Quazi Farheen
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Edible flowers have become very popular in recent years as a potent and natural source of various important minerals, vitamins, flavonoids, enzymes and aromatic compounds. Various anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal & anti-inflammatory substances have been found in various edible flowers e.g. Rose, Marigold, Lilac, Chrysanthemum, Chinese hibiscus, Roselle, Tulip, Magnolia, Water lily etc. These flowers are almost calorie-free, high in antioxidants, have inhibitory effects against cancer, obesity and inflammation, prevent neuronal degradation, help to diminish blood pressure, demonstrate gastro-protective and hepato-protective effects. Edible flowers show antioxidant activities, inhibitive activities on free radicals and ROSscavenging properties due to presence of various phenolic compounds e.g. Quercetin, Rutin, Gallic acid etc. Pollen, nectar and petals are rich source of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids. The colour of flowers is characterized by various carotenoids, anthocyanins etc. Harvesting of edible flowers should be done in cool climate during day time in fully bloomed condition to retain quality and shelf-life. Edible flowers are generally used in salads, soups, beverages, and herbal medicines across the world. People with conditions like hay fever, allergies or asthma must be careful in consuming these flowers. However, in upcoming years, there are immense possibilities of a rapid increase in the consumption of edible flowers when cultivated organically.
Design and Synthesis of Eight-Legged Spider Robot
Authors: Ikhar Dr. S. R. , Lanjewar Himanshu , Ghoradkar Tejas , Lataye Dnyaneshwar , Mate Deep , Shahu Krunal
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Less than half the world’s landmass is accessible to existing wheeled and tracked vehicles. But people and animals using their legs can go almost anywhere. Our aim is to develop a new type of rough-terrain robots that capture the mobility, autonomy and speed of living creatures. Such robots will travel in outdoor terrain that is too steep, rutted, rocky, wet, muddy, and snowy for conventional wheeled vehicles. They will travel in cities as well as in our homes, doing chores and providing care, where steps, stairways and household clutter limit the utility of wheeled vehicles. Robots meeting these goals will have various sensors, sophisticated computing and power systems, advanced actuators and dynamic controls. It is marvellous that creatures can go over a rough terrain at speeds which are remarkably higher than practically possible with wheeled vehicles. Indeed, even an individual, by getting down on each of the eight legs if necessary, can travel or climb over terrain which is unreachable for a wheeled or followed vehicle. It is therefore of immense eagerness to realize what machines for land locomotion can do if they are intended to imitate nature. Legged robots can be used for space missions on extraterrestrial planets and in risky places, for example, within an atomic reactor, giving independent legged robots a great potential. less power consumption and weight are further advantages of walking robots, so it is important to use the minimum number of actuators. In this context, the objective of this project is to learn and design a prototype of the Theo-Jansen eight leg strolling robot. The goal is to develop a new mechanical automated walker utilizing eight bar link mechanism. The essential Theo Jansen device is a 13 bar framework that strolls when a crank is rotated. So, utilizing linkages we attempted to imitate nature and put together certain strolling robot which will suite off-road.
Domains of IoT Devices in the Field of Agriculture
Authors: Polishwala Dr. Viralkumar B. , Vadza Dr. Kejal C. , Pandya Dr. Vishal M.
Published: March 2023

Abstract: As the world population is increasing, it is estimated that by the year 2050 it will reach up to 9 billion. This huge population’s food requirement can’t be satisfied with the current agriculture system only. As the area of Information Technology is enhancing in every field, agriculture filed is now not an exception to it. While talking about agriculture, it becomes necessary to think about limitations of communication in the mega farms/field. While talking about usage of IoT in the field of agriculture it is need to look after the devices which are required in the different domains. In this paper all the domains of the IoT device in the field of agriculture is discussed.
Análise espaçotemporal da mortalidade nas primeiras 24 horas de vida e sua evitabilidade no estado de Pernambuco, 2000-2019
Authors: Silva Aline Beatriz dos Santos , Araújo Ana Catarina de Melo , Bonfim Cristine Vieira do
Published: March 2023

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar os padrões espaçotemporais da mortalidade nas primeiras 24 horas de vida e sua evitabilidade no estado de Pernambuco no período de 2000 a 2019. Trata-se de estudo ecológico misto, tendo os trimestres e os municípios como unidades de análise. Constituíram-se como fontes de dados os sistemas de Informações sobre Mortalidade e Nascidos Vivos. Foram incluídos todos os óbitos no estado nas primeiras 24 horas de vida e por causas evitáveis, caracterizados conforme fatores de riscos proximais, intermediários e distais. A análise de evitabilidade dos óbitos utilizou a Lista Brasileira de Causas de Mortes Evitáveis por Intervenções do Sistema Único de Saúde. Foram calculadas as taxas de mortalidade e de evitabilidade nas primeiras 24 horas de vida. A análise espacial foi conduzida por meio da estatística scan, e a temporal, segundo o Modelo Autorregressivo Integrado de Médias Móveis. No período de 2000 a 2019, foram registrados 13.601 óbitos nas primeiras 24 horas de vida, sendo 10.497 (77,19%) por causas evitáveis. Destes, 5.513 (40,53%) foram classificados como reduzíveis por adequada atenção à mulher na gestação. As variáveis do nível proximal idade gestacional < 22 semanas (RA = 855,01) e peso ao nascer < 1.500 gramas (RA = 204,03) representam uma parcela importante dos óbitos ocorridos nas primeiras 24 horas de vida. As variáveis idade gestacional, sexo, peso ao nascer, tipo de gravidez, tipo de parto, idade da mãe e escolaridade materna foram estatisticamente significantes (p < 0,01). A varredura espacial identificou o aumento de clusters para ambas as taxas. A análise temporal evidenciou que a taxa de mortalidade e a taxa de mortalidade por causas evitáveis apresentaram padrão estacionário no período e a previsão revelou tendência crescente. Os resultados mostraram que a mortalidade nas primeiras 24 horas de vida e por causas evitáveis se configura como um problema de saúde pública no estado. Áreas de maior risco de óbito foram apontadas e a previsão revelou um aumento nas taxas.
Contribuições da enfermagem na assistência à criança com transtorno do espectro autista: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Mota Mariane Victória da Silva , Mesquita Gizelma da Costa , Silva Ana Luiza Assunção da , Silva Natália Marques , Sousa Gleciane Costa de
Published: March 2023

O enfermeiro é um dos profissionais que tem o primeiro contato com a criança/paciente nos serviços de saúde, portanto, durante a anamnese, ele pode conhecer o histórico e os aspectos comportamentais da criança. Este estudo objetivou descrever as principais contribuições da enfermagem para a prestação de cuidados à criança com transtorno do espectro autista (TEA). Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, de abordagem descritiva e exploratória, realizada no período de 4 de março a 16 de abril de 2022. O levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado a partir das bases de dados Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) e Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), via Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), como estratégia de busca para restringir e ampliar os resultados acerca das contribuições da enfermagem para a criança com TEA. Foram combinados os operadores booleanos AND e OR de acordo com as bases de dados. Encontraram-se, inicialmente, 1.124 artigos; na análise final, oito trabalhos integraram este estudo. O enfermeiro é importante no cuidado da criança com TEA, pois, no momento da consulta, esse profissional faz o primeiro contato com o paciente, podendo, por meio desse mecanismo, realizar a triagem e identificar precocemente os sinais e sintomas do transtorno. Nota-se que é imprescindível que a assistência prestada pela equipe de enfermagem seja acolhedora, holística e ética, a fim de transmitir segurança para a criança com TEA.
Atualização sobre hanseníase para Agentes Comunitários de Saúde em um município cearense: relato de experiência
Authors: Brito Diana Damasceno de , Souza Andréia Luíza da Silva , Meneses Bruna Fontenele de , Sales Sandy Pereira de , Araujo Maria Vanderline Pimenta
Published: March 2023

A hanseníase é uma doença infectocontagiosa, de evolução crônica, ocasionada pelo agente etiológico Mycobacterium leprae, que acomete os nervos periféricos, em particular, as células de Schwann. Diante disso, a relevância e a originalidade deste relato são reforçadas no entendimento de que essa doença apresenta uma grande possibilidade de prevenção e controle. Relata-se a experiência de uma atualização sobre hanseníase realizada com Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS) em um município cearense. Trata-se de um relato de experiência acerca de uma ação sobre hanseníase idealizada pelos voluntários do Movimento de Reintegração das Pessoas Atingidas pela Hanseníase, com apoio da prefeitura de Tianguá (CE) e colaboração de acadêmicas de enfermagem, que eram estagiárias de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS). A ação ocorreu no auditório da prefeitura municipal, com a participação de 56 ACS. Foram abordados os principais sintomas da hanseníase, o tratamento, a importância do diagnóstico precoce e, principalmente, enfatizado que a doença tem cura. Observou-se interesse no grupo de ouvintes, que fizeram perguntas e relataram suas experiências em relação aos pacientes acometidos pela doença. A intervenção comprovou a efetividade e a potencialidade do treinamento proposto para as ações de diagnóstico e controle da hanseníase no município. O controle da hanseníase será possível quando as ações realizadas na esfera da estratégia de saúde da família forem reforçadas, considerando a formação da equipe profissional com ênfase nos ACS, pois eles se tornam responsáveis pela busca ativa de casos suspeitos no território.
Percepção das gestantes atendidas na atenção básica à saúde sobre a atuação fisioterapêutica obstétrica
Authors: Duarte Camilla de Paula , Barbosa Rafaela da Silva Coelho , Couto Larissa Gonçalves do , Barcelos Vitória Coutinho , Santos Aline de França dos , Souza Karen Abrahão de , Alves Danielle de Paula Aprígio
Published: March 2023

A fisioterapia obstétrica surge com a necessidade de atender a gestante em suas variadas semanas de gestação, no trabalho de parto e no puerpério. Tem como propósito promover a prevenção de complicações, desconfortos e disfunções musculoesqueléticas e uroginecológicas, além do alívio das dores, orientação postural e percepção corporal. O objetivo deste artigo é traçar o nível de conhecimento das gestantes atendidas nas unidades básicas de saúde (UBS) do município de Teresópolis (RJ), na tentativa de verificar a existência e operacionalização dos mecanismos de acesso à informação dessas usuárias quanto à fisioterapia obstétrica. Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal, de caráter qualiquantitativo, baseada na aplicação de um questionário sobre o tema. O questionário buscou avaliar o grau de conhecimento das gestantes a respeito da atuação da fisioterapia no período gestacional, parto e pós-parto. Ao analisar os dados coletados, alcançamos os seguintes resultados: 27 gestantes responderam ao questionário. Destas, 74,1% não conheciam a atuação fisioterapêutica na disfunção musculoesquelética durante a gestação, 51,9% não sabiam que o fisioterapeuta atua durante o trabalho de parto e 77,8% não conheciam a atuação fisioterapêutica no pós-parto. Os resultados sugerem que as gestantes atendidas na Atenção Básica do município de Teresópolis têm pouco conhecimento sobre a fisioterapia obstétrica e sua importância durante a fase gestacional, parto e pós-parto.
The effect of permanent shade tree at mature tea area on microclimate, the population of pest insects and natural enemies, and tea shoot production
Authors: Widayat Wahyu , Rayati Dini Jamia
Published: March 2023

A study to know the effect of permanent shade trees at mature tea area on microclimate, the population of pest insects and natural enemies, as well as tea shoot production was carried out at Blok B-4 Afdeling Gambung Selatan (1.300 m asl) of Research Insitute for Tea and Cinchona, Bandung, West Java, from January up to December 2009. The study carried out using experimental observation method with two treatments, viz. mature tea area with and without permanent shade tree, silver oak (Grevillea robusta). The parameters of microclimate: temperature, relative humidity, and sunshine intensity, the population of various pest insects and natural enemies, as well as tea shoot production were observed regularly during dry and rainy seasons at the two experimental plots. The results showed that the existence of permanent shade trees Grevillea robusta at mature tea area could maintain the temperature, relative humidity (RH), and sunshine intensity suitable for tea growth at dry season, suppress the population of pest insects, and on the contrary increase the population of natural enemies, as well as increaseÂ  the tea shoot production, up to 21% at rainy season, and up to 55% at dry season.
The effectiveness of various biological control agents on blister blight disease (Exobasidium vexans Massee) on tea
Authors: Rayati Dini Jamia
Published: March 2023

In order to obtain an effective, efficient, and environmentally sound biological control method of blister blight disease (Exobasidium vexans Massee) on tea, a field trial has been conducted to know the effectiveness of various antagonistic microorganisms as biological control agents, on blister blight disease. The trial was carried out at Ciliwung Tea Plantation (1.400 m asl), Bogor, West Java, designed in randomized complete block (RCB), with 7 treatments and 3 replications. The treatments tested comprised 2 filamentous fungi (molds): Verticillium sp. and JD (unidentified); yeast: Rhodotorula rubra; 2 bacteria: B5 (unidentified) and Bacillus subtilis; copper-chemical fungicide as a standard treatment; and control. The biological control agents and fungicide were sprayed on tea bushes infected by blister blight disease, and the parameter observed was blister blight disease intensity, which was formulated in percentage of disease intensity index (DII). The results showed that in heavy-attack condition (disease intensity index higher than 50%), only yeast Rhodotorula rubra which was effective in suppressing blister blight disease intensity on tea, up to 22%. Meanwhile, the others treatments of antagonistic microorganisms could not suppress the disease intensity, even the copper-chemical fungicide as a standard treatment was no longer effective too.
The control of penny fern in tea through pruning and herbicides
Authors: Darana Sobar
Published: March 2023

Study on the control of penny fern in tea through pruning and herbicides was conÂ­ductÂ­ed in Pasir Sarongge Experimental Garden, 1.100 m asl from August to November 2010. Experimental design used was split plot design, consisted of three main plots and six subplots. The main plot (pruning height) consisted of (A) 40 cm pruning height, (B) 55 cm pruning height, and (C) 70 cm pruning height. The subplot (method of weed control), consisted of: (1) glyphosate herbicide at 6 liters/ha, (2) paraquat dichloride herbicide, at 4 liters/ha, (3) 2,4-D herbicide, at 3-3 liters/ha, (4) a comÂ­bination of glyphosate herbicide + 2,4-D at 6 liters/ha, (5) a combination of glyphosate and picloram herbicides, at 4 liters/ha, and (6) manual conÂ­trol of the fern. The total treatment combination was 18 treatments. Each treatment was repeated twice. Observations were made on weed biomass and the growth of tea plants. Weed biomass were observed 3 times with 2-weeks interval, starting at 2 weeks after treatment of weed control. Â The growth of tea plants was observedÂ  trought the number of primary shoots. The results showed thatÂ  the 40 cm as well as 55 cm pruning height were provided better effectivity compared to 70 cm pruning height. At the third observation, the effectiveness of manual control was similar to the treatment of chemical control, except the treatment ofÂ  single 2,4-D. The number of primary shootsÂ  grew on bush after 70 cm pruning height were higher and significantly different compared to the 40 cm pruning height as well as 55 cm pruning height. In every observations, the highest number of primary shoots per bush were consistently obtained from the treatment of combination ofÂ  glyphosate and 2,4-D herbicides.
Editar el surrealismo. A propósito de la Antología de la Poesía Surrealista Latinoamericana (1974) de Stefan Baciu en sus cartas a Ludwig Zeller y Susana Wald
Authors: PÉREZ DANIEL Iván
Published: March 2023

Este artículo explora las cartas conservadas en el Archivo Zeller-Wald del Centro de Documentación Patrimonial de la Universidad de Talca que el crítico de origen rumano Stefan Baciu envió a la pareja durante dos décadas desde finales de los años sesenta. En particular, se pone énfasis en el análisis de la célebre Antología de la Poesía Surrealista Latinoamericana (México, Joaquín Mortiz, 1974) al tiempo que se busca documentar los criterios que la sustentan. Se problematiza la lectura de las cartas como inscripciones que documentan en su materialidad prácticas estéticas y artísticas particulares y que deben incorporarse como elementos críticos del Archivo de la literatura latinoamericana contemporánea.
Narrative Review on the Role of Yoga on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Mirase Janhvi , Kuchewar Vaishali , Parwe Shweta
Published: March 2023

PCOS is an endocrine condition affecting women of reproductive age. It is connected to a specific style of life. If treatment is put off, it lowers fertility and may result in serious new problems. The precise origin of polycystic ovarian syndrome is unknown because it is believed to be a complex metabolic disorder. It demonstrates infertility, obesity, hirsutism, acne, and menstrual disorders specifically. PCOS is treated based on how it presents clinically at different phases of life. Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome reported feeling more anxious than women in good health. The estimated range for PCOS prevalence worldwide is 6-26%. Depending on the menstrual, androgen, and infertility clinical characteristics, a therapeutic strategy is chosen. Current medical practises are unsatisfactory. For polycystic ovarian syndrome, alternative therapies are helpful, including herbal medicine, a nutritious diet, lifestyle changes, exercise, yoga, and techniques for reducing stress. A key component of PCOS treatment is lifestyle management. The best way to change one's lifestyle is to adopt yoga. Through the establishment of homeostasis, yoga helps the individual become healthy. The eight-limbed path of Ashtanga yoga promotes psycho-somatic equilibrium. At present, yoga, entails physical postures called asanas, breathing exercises called pranayam, and meditation called dhyana (Meditation). Yoga has the potential to be both preventative and curative, according to scientific data. It works well as a supportive treatment for PCOS patients to enhance their quality of life. Thus, the focus of this review is on defining the function of yoga in the treatment of PCOS. This review included all of the studies that looked at the impact of yoga on PCOS patients. Data search revealed substantially less literature on yoga and PCOS, although the six original studies indicated support for yoga's importance in PCOS management. It has an impact on overtly contributory factors such stress, insulin resistance, and obesity.
Cross-Sectional Study of Assessment of Predominance of Prakrutiamong Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy in Wardha City
Authors: Jaiswal Gargi , Sawarkar Dr. Punam , Sawarkar Dr. Gaurav , Verma Dr.Shubham
Published: March 2023

India is a developing country, so much of the Indian subcontinent are converting into urban areas, which lead to changes in lifestyle involving major tourist in battery plateau physical activities and increasing mental stress, which leads to insulin inertia. Approximately 246 million people worldwide have diabetes mellitus. It is estimated that 20 to 30 million people globally suffer from symptomatic diabetic neuropathy. The prevalence of diabetic neuropathy also rises over time. If type 1 diabetes is not well controlled, severe diabetic polyneuropathy and poor glycemic control can appear in young adults just a few months after the disease manifests. Ayurveda can be correlated with MajjaDhatuDushti (Structural and functional defects of neurons). Identification of the predominance of a specific type of Prakrutiin patients with diabetic neuropathy in Wardha City. The prime objectives of the present study are to find out the predominance of specific Prakriti in patients with diabetic neuropathy in Wardhacity&create awareness in them regarding complications of Diabetes mellitus, especially diabetic neuropathy and its relation with Prakruti. The current study was a cross-sectional study based on a personal interview of patients and Prakrutiquestionnaires. It occurred at Salod(H), Wardha, Maharashtra's Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College, Hospital & Research Center. It was found that the prevalence of diabetic neuropathy is high in PittajPradhanVataPrakruti. In this present study, most of the affected patients were male. The present study concludes that diabetic neuropathy was found more prevalently in patients with Pitta PradhanVataPrakruti. Specific lifestyle modifications can be recommended for patients with Prakriti, as mentioned earlier, to prevent diabetic neuropathy in the future. Keywords: , , , ,
BOLSONARO E A LAICIDADE BRASILEIRA EM QUESTÃO?
Authors: Oro Ari Pedro
Published: March 2023

Durante a campanha eleitoral de 2018 e ao longo do seu mandato, o presidente Jair Bolsonaro usou várias vezes a palavra laicidade, reconhecendo ser ela um dispositivo legal da sociedade brasileira. No entanto, o emprego da palavra laicidade veio sempre acompanhado da palavra cristianismo, mostrando que na lógica do presidente esta última se revela preeminente em relação à primeira. Este texto anuncia pistas para mostrar que a referência cristã evidenciada pelo presidente consiste no cristianismo conservador e, em última instância, no segmento evangélico conservador, com o qual mantém forte alinhamento político e religioso. Assim sendo, é aqui argumentado, por um lado, que Bolsonaro navega nas águas do reconhecimento do princípio constitucional de regulação do religioso que prevê a dissociação do campo político e do campo religioso sem, todavia, impedir aproximações e mesmo imbricações entre eles. Mas, por outro lado, que Bolsonaro, não sem interesses, introduz reconfigurações importantes na histórica laicidade brasileira, como o exagero em apelar ao transcendente; a exacerbação do estreitamento da relação entre Estado e religião; e o empenho em aprofundar sua aliança com o segmento evangélico conservador, razão pela qual pode-se dizer que estamos vivendo na atualidade tempos de “laicidade à Bolsonaro”.
Amendments of weld formation in human skin laser soldering
Authors: Ryabkin Dmitrii , Meglinski Igor , Gerasimenko Alexander Yu.
Published: March 2023

A computational modeling is employed for quantitative assessment of weld
formation and area of tissue temperature necrosis during the human skin
laser soldering. The evaluation is carried out depending on the
components composition of using solders, including bovine serum albumin
(BSA), indocyanine green (ICG), and carbon nanotubes (CNT), as well as
the angle of incidence of laser light and its pulse duration. The
influence of CNT on the change of thermodynamic characteristics of
albumin denaturation and the rate of formation of the laser weld is
investigated. The obtained results suggest to limit the duration of
laser light pulse by temperature relaxation time to minimize transfer of
thermal energy to reduce the heating of human skin tissues. The
developed model has a great potential for further optimization of laser
soldering of biological tissues technology with greater efficiency in
minimizing the weld area.
Influence of aspect ratio of ellipsoidal particles on mixing in vibrated packed bed using DEM
Authors: Khatoon Salma , Kumar Sunil , Yogi Jeetram , Dubey Praveen , Anand Anshu
Published: March 2023

The uniform mixing of particles is crucial in many industrial
applications. In industries, most granular materials are nonspherical,
with ellipsoids being a common deviation from the sphere. The study
employs the DEM model to investigate the mixing of a binary mixture in a
vibrated packed bed with fixed amplitude and frequency. The study
explores the behavior of the binary mixture of coarse and fine
particles, with one particle being ellipsoid of aspect ratios (0.25-3.0)
and the other being a sphere. The subdomain mixing index quantifies the
mixing. The mixing of binary mixtures is determined by the aspect ratio
of coarse and fine particles. The mixing efficiency is indicated by the
average velocity of reference spherical particles, reflecting the
convection strength within the bed. The results show higher average
velocity in an ellipsoidal-sphere mixture than in a sphere-sphere
mixture. The DEM results are validated with an identical experimental
system.
NOVEOS (Hycor) demonstrates better clinical performance than ImmunoCAP™ (Thermofisher) for food allergy diagnosis
Authors: APOIL POL ANDRE , Trouche-Estival B. , Vitte J. , Martin-Blondel Audrey , Michelet M. , Gruzelle V. , Didier Alain , Guilleminault Laurent , Mailhol Claire , Rivera S. Martinez , Correia A. De Lima , Taurus C. , Blancher A. , GORET Julien , Klingebiel Caroline
Published: March 2023

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the technical
and clinical effectiveness of two platforms (Phadia ImmunoCAP™ and Hycor
NOVEOS) for the measurement of IgE specific for 10 food allergens.
Methods: 289 patients, as part of allergy diagnosis or of their
follow-up were included and tested for IgE specific for six food
allergen extracts (egg white, cow’s milk, peanut, hazelnut, fish,
shrimp) and four molecular allergens (Gal d 1, Bos d 8, Ara h 2, Cor a
14). Specific IgE measurements were carried out using the ImmunoCAP™ and
NOVEOS methods. Food allergy diagnosis was established according to
international guidelines. Results: A very good correlation
(rho>0.9) was present between the two platforms, while
specific IgE concentrations measured with NOVEOS were consistently lower
(mean -15%) than with ImmunoCAP™. NOVEOS provided higher overall
odd-ratios and relative risks for allergen extracts than ImmunoCAP™, but
the difference was not significant. When all ten allergens were
considered, NOVEOS provided better ROC curves (p=0.03) and thus, had a
better ability to establish the true value. Finally, we found that the
most discordant results were observed with hazelnut and peanut extracts,
and were related to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants on these
two ImmunoCAP™. Conclusions: Specific IgE determination by
either ImmunoCAP™ (odd-ratios of allergy = 25.1) or NOVEOS (odd-ratios
of allergy = 33.0) is similarly highly informative on the risk of
allergy in the selected population. The NOVEOS platform presents the
advantage of being less affected by unwanted reactivity due to IgE
specific for carbohydrate determinants, while requiring a ten-fold lower
test sample volume.
Network Pharmacological Studies on the Mechanism of Zexie Decoction in the treatment of Vertigo
Authors: Huang Jing , Yang Lei , Lin Yizhen
Published: March 2023

Zexie Decoction which was composed of Zexie (Alisma orientale) and
Baizhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) played an important role in the
treatment of vertigo. The methods of network pharmacology were used to
explore the possible targets of the effective components of Zexie
Decoction in the treatment of vertigo. 12 main active components were
selected and screened out in this study, containing 8 compounds from
Alisma orientale and 4 compounds from Atractylodes macrocephala. 331
targets of active ingredients, including MAPK1, EGFR, MAPK14, ERBB2,
PIK3CA were determined as the target proteins for the active site for
the Zexie Decoction in the treatment of vertigo. The results of KEGG
pathway enrichment analysis showed that it mainly involved Proteoglycans
in cancer, ErbB signaling pathway, HIF-1 signaling pathway, chord
metabolism in cancer, Estrogen signaling pathway, Prolactin signaling
pathway and osteogenic class differentiation, etc. This study reflected
the characteristics of multi-component, multi-target and multi-channel
action of compound Zexie Decoction, providing new ideas and targets for
the intervention mechanism of Zexie Decoction on vertigo.
CONF-CDS: The Impact of Computing and Machine Learning on Complex Problem-Solving
Authors: Li Xiaolong
Published: March 2023

The article discusses the interconnected fields of computing and machine
learning, and their impact on various areas such as energy, economics,
indoor positioning, and business. Computing provides the foundation for
data processing and storage, while machine learning enables algorithms
and models to learn from data and make predictions. These advancements
have revolutionized how we approach complex problems and opened up new
avenues for research and innovation. The article highlights the
potential of computing and data science to solve complex problems and
the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest developments.
Anterior graft migration in posterior lumbar interbody fusion: Case reports and literature review
Authors: Hashimoto Masanori , Morimoto Tadatsugu , Hirata Hirohito , Tsukamoto Masatsugu , Tomohito Yoshihara , Mawatari Masaaki
Published: March 2023

We report two cases of anterior displacement of the grafted bone after
posterior lumbar interbody fusion. The patients did not require
additional surgery. Anterior migration of grafted bone or cage can cause
damage to anterior organs and blood vessels, so a careful surgical
procedure is necessary.