bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dietary habits change of Lessepsian migrants’ fish from the Red Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Tsadok Rami , Zemah-Shamir Ziv , Shemesh Eli , Martinez Stephane , Ramon Debra , Kolski Itai , Tsemel Anat , Tchernov Dan
Published: November 2023

As impacts on the Mediterranean Sea are expected to grow in the future, especially with climate change, habitat degradation, and displacement of native species by non-indigenous species (NIS), the investigation of significant alterations to trophic levels in this diverse marine habitat is important. Analysis of stable isotopes from targeted consumers has previously been shown to reliably reflect that of primary producers, thus enabling us to describe and highlight potential shifts in the food web of a particular ecosystem. In this study, we used δ13C values of essential amino acids (AA) in order to examine the dietary composition of established non-native, Lessepsian fish migrants in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea compared to that of the same fish species from their original population in the Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea. Our data show that a clear variance in carbon isotopic signatures exists in food sources consumed by the same species between the different environments, with the exception of the classic herbivore, Siganus rivulatus (Forsskål & Niebuhr, 1775), whose very similar isotopic patterns reflect the algal source they predominantly consume in both locations. With the results of this research, we propose that Lessepsian fishes with the ability to maintain their nutritional patterns, though not necessarily that of their original food source, will acclimatize better in their new habitat. Consequences of flourishing Lessepsian fish populations include a further tropicalization of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and the likely restructuring of local food webs.
Engagement with emotional concerns in general practice: a thematic analysis of GP consultations
Authors: Nerurkar Louis , van der Scheer Iris , Stevenson Fiona
Published: November 2023

Background

Emotional concerns (defined as any expression of low mood, anxiety, or psychosocial stress) are an important part of the biopsychosocial care model used in modern medical practice. Previous work has demonstrated variable engagement with emotional concerns and that improved communication has been associated with reductions in emotional distress.

Aim

To examine how emotional concerns are engaged with during routine GP consultations.

Design & setting

Secondary study using the Harnessing Resources from the Internet (HaRI) database. The available dataset contains 231 recordings from 10 GPs across eight urban and suburban practices recorded in 2017 and 2018.

Method

The dataset was reviewed to identify any consultations containing emotional concerns (as defined as any expression of low mood, anxiety, or psychosocial stress) before being imported into NVivo (version 12) to facilitate thematic analysis and coding. Reflexive inductive thematic analysis resulted in two major themes.

Results

The two main themes were as follows: engagement with emotional concerns as dynamic throughout consultations; and GPs engage with emotional concerns both diagnostically and therapeutically. In theme 1, this dynamism relates to competing areas of focus, immediate versus delayed engagement and reiteration of concerns throughout consultations. Emotional concerns can be engaged with in a similar way to physical concerns (theme 2) using a diagnostic and treatment-based approach; however, in addition to this, therapeutic listening and conversation is utilised.

Conclusion

Awareness of the dynamic nature of emotional concerns within consultations and encouraging engagement with concerns in a flexible and patient-oriented manner may help improve doctor–patient communication. In addition, investigating how GPs and patients build shared understanding around emotional concerns may identify methods to reduce patients’ emotional distress.
Prática docente no campo da iniciação musical em Maputo: por uma interface do lúdico com a música
Authors: Pacho Loidi Eunice Silva de Freitas , Zimbico Octávio José
Published: November 2023

A partir de uma proposta Sóciointeracionista, este artigo, apresenta, uma pesquisa da Prática Docente na Iniciação Musical em Maputo, por uma interface do Lúdico com a Música: com o objectivo, com base no mapeamento dos métodos, e caracterização das estratégias, desenhadas das actividades, jogos e canções tradicionais/folclóricas, através das quais os professores promovem a interface do lúdico com a música, este trabalho busca compreender a prática de docentes formados pela ECA/UEM em exercício nas aulas, em que ensina música na Escola Privada e Escola Publica, em Maputo. Para tanto procede-se com a metodologia Quali-quantitativa, pois é um arranjo que permite, de acordo com Zapeline (2003), captar as variáveis que escapam de uma com a outra. Os professores Foram seleccionados como principal sujeito de pesquisa, por possuírem Licenciatura em Música na Escola de Comunicação e Artes - UEM. A pesquisa apresenta os Métodos usados para o ensino da música, em que os professores, adoptam pelos métodos dos Pedagogos da Educação e assimilam aos Métodos dos Pedagogos da Música. A aplicação do lúdico no processo de ensino-aprendizagem é feita recorrendo-se a Jogos, actividades musicais e canções Tradicionais/folclóricas. Nos jogos e actividades musicais o destaque vai para prática e uso de materiais naturais para a composição de instrumentos musicais. Por seu turno, o lúdico tem sido acentuado de prática nas escolas, não só por meio de actividades musicais como jogos, mas também por meio de canções moçambicanas, como são os casos de Matué-tué, canções como Um de Junho é o Dia das Crianças, Wati waxana Madori Dori e Elisa Awê.
Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotypes among Women During 2015–2020 in Mashhad, Iran
Authors: Bakhshani Anis , Ganjali Rashin , Tabatabaeizadeh Seyed-Elias
Published: November 2023

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, and human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination are important in the incidence of cervical cancer. Methods: This study was performed on Liquid Base Cytology (LBC) samples of 1214 women in Mashhad who were referred for cervical cancer screening in 2015-2020. Samples were examined by Single-Step PCR and Reverse Line Blot for HPV genotyping. Results: 386 women (31.8%) were HPV PCR positive. HPV genotyping of 277 samples showed that HPV 31 (3%), 16 (2.5%), 51 (2.2%), 18 (2%), and 66 (1.8%) were the most prevalent high-risk HPV (hrHPV) genotypes. Among low-risk HPV (lrHPV) genotypes, HPV 6 (9.2%), 53 (4.7%), and 42 (2.8%) were the most common genotypes. The range of multiple infections varied between two to eight genotypes and the prevalence of multiple HPV infections (12.4%) was higher than single infections (10.4%). For women with single HPV infections, HPV 31 and 66 were equally the most common hrHPV genotypes, followed by HPV 16 and 39. In women with multiple HPV infections, HPV 31 was the most common hrHPV genotype, followed by HPV 51 and 16. For both the single and multiple HPV infections, HPV 6 was the most common lrHPV genotype, followed by HPV 53 and 42. Conclusion: In conclusion, due to the high prevalence of HPV single and multiple infections, the need for governmentally supported HPV vaccination and through cervical cancer screening should be emphasized to prevent cervical cancer.
Investigating the Prevalence and Causes of Surgical Site Infection and Surgical Wound Dehiscence After Cesarean Delivery: A Cohort Study in Zeynab Hospital in Shiraz-Iran
Authors: Parsanezhad Mohammad Ebrahim , Omidifar Navid , Rahnavard Soheila , Dehghan Azizallah , Bijani Mostafa
Published: November 2023

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) and surgical wound dehiscence are among the main causes of readmission and an increase in treatment costs for patients undergoing cesarean section (CS) surgery. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence and causes of SSI and surgical wound dehiscence after cesarean delivery in Zeinab hospital in Shiraz-Iran from January 2020 to August 2021. Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted on 130 pregnant women who underwent CS in Zeinab hospital, Shiraz. All culture media were examined 24 and 48 hours after culturing. In addition, 10-14 days after the operation, patients were followed up by telephone to update data on their wound condition. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, χ2 , and logistic regression by SPSS 22. Results: The mean age of patients was 31.94 (5.59) years, and 57.7% of pregnant women had one history of previous CS. The prevalence of SSI infection after cesarean delivery was 20.76%, which is relatively high. Age (odds ratio [OR]=1.04, P≤0.001), weight (OR=1.09, P≤0.001), body mass index (OR=1.11, P≤0.001), the education level (OR=1.02, P≤0.001), history of previous CS (OR=2.79, P≤0.001), and the number of childbearing (OR=1.68, P≤0.001) were identified as predictive factors of SSI after CS. The culture results of 27 SSI patients (20.76%) were positive. Further, five out of 27 patients (18.51%) with SSI experienced complete wound dehiscence and were readmitted, and the other 22 patients (81.48%) only experienced SSI and received outpatient care. Conclusion: Among the factors affecting SSI, the history of previous CS played the main role in causing the infection. Pre- and post-cesarean care plays a major role in SSI and surgical wound healing. Moreover, it is necessary to continuously monitor and evaluate the implementation of infection control protocols and personnel and surgeons’ hand scrub in the operating room.
Identifying the Components of Mobile Value-Added Services in Health: A Qualitative Approach
Authors: Ahmadi Varzaneh Mohammad Reza , Rashidpour Ali , Peikari Hamid Reza , Naghsh Amir Reza
Published: November 2023

Background. Considering the widespread influence of mobile phones in life and its various features, it is necessary to use value-added services of mobile phones in the field of treatment and health. This study aimed to identify and categorize the factors affecting the use of mobile value-added services in the field of health. Methods. This qualitative research was conducted using thematic analysis. A total of 74 articles were extracted from scientific databases. Next, 51 related articles were fully reviewed using thematic analysis method. After that, basic, organizing, and inclusive themes were extracted, and the model was implemented. Validity of the research was confirmed by experts according to the degree of connection between the components and the mobile value-added services model in the field of health. The reliability coefficient was 97%, which indicated a high reliability. Results. Based on the review and analysis of the articles, the final model consisted of 64 basic themes, 16 organizing themes (understanding benefits, understanding well-being, user values, customer outcomes, community outcomes, organizational outcomes, technology infrastructure, reducing fear of technology, learning and development, occupational factors, support and incentives, technical reliability, human reliability, risk reduction, attitude, and expectation), and six global themes (user understanding, effects and consequences, technology development, environmental influencing conditions, reliability, and mindset and expectations). Conclusion. According to the factors identified in this research, policy makers and health managers can have the right planning for the use of mobile value-added services in the field of health.
Does Cranberry Supplementation Decrease Noninvasive Fibrosis Scores in NAFLD Patients? A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Masnadi Shirazi Kourosh , Shirinpour Elham , Masnadi Shirazi Arman , Nikniaz Zeinab
Published: November 2023

Background: Due to the lack of effective treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), we assumed that cranberry supplementation may be effective in these patients. Therefore, we investigated the effect of cranberry supplementation on fibrosis levels in patients with NAFLD. Methods: This trial was designed as a randomized controlled clinical trial. It included 110 adult patients (aged>18 years) with NAFLD. All patients were visited by an expert dietitian and received the hypocaloric diet plus vitamin E supplement. Then, the patients entered into a six-month trial to receive cranberry capsules (55 patients) or placebo (55 patients). We calculated the NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS), fibrosis scores based on 4 factors (FIB-4), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to platelet ratio index (APRI). The intention-to-treat (ITT) approach was used to analyze the data. Results: The participants’ mean age was 43.16±10.23 years. The demographic and baseline clinical features were similar in the two groups. In the cranberry group, there were significant changes in APRI (P=0.03), and NFS (P<0.001) scores. In the placebo groups, there were significant changes in APRI (P=0.005), FIB-4 (P=0.03), and NFS (P<0.001) scores. However, no between-group significant differences were observed in the changes in FIB-4 (P=0.64), APRI (P=0.78), and NFS score (P=0.38). Conclusion: Based on the results, cranberry supplementation was not more effective than placebo in liver fibrosis grade.
Distinct laboratory parameters as strict prognostic values in the setting of COVID-19 severity
Authors: Behzadi Farhad , Roosta Yousef , Nejadrahim Rahim , Nabavi Amanj
Published: November 2023

Introduction: To the best of our knowledge, a new emerging viral infection induced by SARS-CoV-2 was named COVID-19 with high morbidity and mortality on a global scale. To date, COVID-19 is implied as a respiratory disease with varied manifestations from asymptomatic to long-standing complications. In this regard, discerning a potential prognostic value of critical outcomes in the early stages would be more appreciable to stratify the risk of disease severity and 28-day mortality. In this clinical study, we aimed to evaluate distinct laboratory biomarkers, including neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), as reliable indicators to predict disease severity in COVID-19 patients admitted in a medical referral center. Methods: Following the COVID-19 diagnosis, all consecutive patients (n=685) with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were included since September 2020 for one year. Data were collected using electronic medical records. Results: Based on obtained results, NLR and serum level of LDH showed a positive correlation with length of hospital stay. Moreover, the mortality rate and MV required in patients with either positive CRP or the high levels of LDH were remarkably greater than that of the non-severe group (P=0.01). Finally, we could not find significant differences between female and male patients regarding the evaluated parameters. Conclusion: Our findings highlighted those high values of NLR, CRP, and LDH can be considered valuable clinical prognostic aids for risk stratification, identification of disease severity, and triage of patients at the time of admission.
Prediction of mortality in sepsis with biomarkers and qSOFA score combination: An observational study in a tertiary care centre of western India
Authors: Rijhwani Puneet , Jain Srishti S. , Goel Pallaavi
Published: November 2023

Introduction: In any clinical set up, the laboratory biomarkers are very important and can serve in determining the suitable treatment course. In this study, we assumed that considering a combination of biomarkers rather than individual items like lactate, C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) along with qSOFA (quick sequential organ failure assessment) score would be better for predicting 28-day mortality in patients diagnosed with sepsis. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary care centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan (western India) including 160 participants who were admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU) and diagnosed as sepsis. Detailed history and examination were performed, followed by blood investigations and qSOFA score calculations. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants and institutional ethics committee approval was taken at the beginning of the study. Statistical analysis was done after adequate data collection. Results: Mean CRP [mg/L] was 9±1.41, mean PCT [ng/mL] was 1.6±0.56, mean lactate [mmol/L] was 2.1±1.97 among the study subjects. In this study, specificity (%) of qSOFA+biomarkers (serum lactate, CRP, PCT) was 98.9%, that was more than sensitivity of qSOFA score alone i.e., 40.62%. Although sensitivity (%) of qSOFA was 45.31% that was almost similar to the specificity of qSOFA+biomarkers i.e., 46.8%. Positive predictive value and negative predictive value was also higher in the qSOFA+Biomarker group. Conclusion: The predictive rate of combined method was better than that of qSOFA score alone.
Unveiling the neural roadmap: Using fMRI to examine the impacts of positive, negative, and neutral mood induction on driving behavior – A protocol
Authors: Rahnemayan Sama , Sadeghi-bazargani Homayoun , Nitsche Michael , Lotfi Alireza , Ghojazadeh Morteza
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The potential association between cognitive functions, mood states, and their effect on driving behavior is complex and has been previously studied in most cases suggesting mood and emotion as possible factors in high-risk driving behaviors. However, their outcome measures are subjective and prone to biases. In this study, we add objective physiological data to explore the physiological and behavioral background of the relevance of mood in high risk driving by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Methods: In this study, 28 male right-handed drivers, aged between 20 to 30 years will be randomly selected from records of drivers in the central traffic department and included in the study. Each participant will drive virtually in an fMRI-compatible driving simulator, after positive, negative, and neutral mood induction, and fMRI will be performed to explore driving-related brain activity alterations and the impact of mood state on these effects. All data analyses will be performed using MATLAB (MathWorks, Natick, MA) and the Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM12) software package. Results: This protocol study introduced a novel protocol to induce positive, negative, and neutral moods and study the impact of mood on driving. Conclusion: Comparing brain activity during driving after positive, negative, and neutral mood induction, this study will help to understand effects of different mood states on driving behavior. Furthermore, comparing the fMRI images of driving under different mood states will clarify the physiological foundation of the impact of mood states on driving behavior. The results of this study will help to introduce physiologically informed preventive or reinforcement strategies to control mood states while driving, and therefore might help to reduce a significant proportion of preventable car accidents.
An Overview of the Mechanisms of Cadmium-induced Toxicity in the Male Reproductive System
Authors: Antar Samar A. , Halouani Aymen , Gad Cherry , Al-Karmalawy Ahmed Ali
Published: November 2023

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal that is known to accumulate in various organs and tissues in the body, including the testes. Exposure to Cd has been shown to cause significant testicular damage, including impaired spermatogenesis and decreased fertility in both humans and animals. This damage is thought to be due to Cd-induced oxidative stress and inflammation, which can lead to cellular damage and apoptosis. Cd has also been shown to disrupt the blood-testis barrier, leading to increased permeability and an altered testicular microenvironment. In addition, Cd exposure has been linked to changes in hormone levels, including decreased testosterone production and altered gonadotropin secretion. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and an imbalance in the activity of antioxidant enzymes cause oxidative stress. The nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) signaling system, which controls multiple genes involved in inflammatory responses including tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), is activated by oxidative stress. These effects can contribute to decreased sperm count, motility, and viability. Efforts to reduce exposure to Cd may help to prevent or mitigate the harmful effects on testicular function. This can be achieved through occupational and environmental regulations, as well as public education and awareness programs. In this review, we highlight many of the principal mechanisms included in testicular damage. These pathways could be considered promising targets for the development of potential therapies for a variety of important human diseases.
Proceedings CLIMA 2022: The 14th REHVA HVAC World Congress
Authors: Itard Laure , Hensen-Centnerová Lada , Boerstra Atze , Bluyssen Philomena , Hensen Jan , Klein Tillmann , Loomans Marcel , Pauwels Pieter , Struck Christian , Tenpierik Martin , Geldermans Bob
Published: November 2023

The 14th REHVA HVAC World Congress CLIMA2022 challenges advances in technologies for smart energy transition, digitization, circularity, health and well-being in buildings. How can we create circular buildings, fully heated, cooled and powered by renewable energy? How can we design human-centered indoor environments while mastering life-cycle costs? How can we also include their integration into infrastructure for energy, health, data and education?
Teaching, Learning & Researching: Spatial Planning
Authors: Rocco Roberto , Bracken Gregory , Newton Caroline , Dabrowski Marcin
Published: November 2023

This book is composed of a general introduction followed by 18 chapters written by teachers and researchers from TU Delft, as well as frequent collaborators, each describing an issue or tool used in Spatial Planning, as it is taught and researched at our university. The book aims to give readers around the world an introduction to how spatial planning is conceived at TU Delft. Spatial planning is a highly idiosyncratic discipline and is conceived differently around the world. In most places, spatial planning is part of an architectural approach to the city, in which design exists almost autonomously, while in other places it is part of a political-economical approach to the city. What distinguishes Delft is the bridge we have managed to build between design and politics, and the way we understand space as foundational for the understanding of socio-economic processes. This is anchored on a Dutch tradition of city-making in which issues of “maakbaarheid” (roughly translated by “feasibility”), a guiding concept in Dutch society, which was built upon an exceedingly difficult territory to plan, design and manage. Spatial planning in the Netherlands is hence a combination of planning, design and management that is unique. Simultaneously, spatial planning as a discipline in the Netherlands is rather forward-thinking and uniquely equipped to deal with the great societal challenges of our time (climate change, pandemics, growing inequality, etc) and may be useful for students and teachers elsewhere seeking to learn from other traditions. Each chapter addresses issues that we see as central to the way of teaching and researching spatial planning.
Estrategias para desarrollar una tesis
Authors: Medina-Romero Miguel , Santana-Ortiz Rafael , Jaramillo-Saavedra Enrique , Huaman-Ccanto Fernando , Martel-Carranza Christian , Cáceres-Huambo Alberto
Published: November 2023

La investigación académica es un viaje fascinante y desafiante que nos invita a explorar el vasto territorio del conocimiento. Desde los primeros pasos en la educación de pregrado hasta los desafíos de una tesis de maestría o doctorado, el proceso de investigación es una experiencia que transforma a los estudiantes en pensadores críticos, investigadores apasionados y expertos en sus campos de estudio. El libro sirve como introducción a un vasto mundo de estrategias y consejos destinados a ayudarte en la aventura de desarrollar una tesis. En las páginas que siguen, exploraremos las herramientas y técnicas que te permitirán navegar por el proceso de investigación, desde la concepción de una idea hasta la presentación de tus hallazgos. Además, examinaremos cómo enfrentar los desafíos, superar los obstáculos y celebrar los éxitos que se encuentran en el camino hacia la culminación de tu tesis de pregrado, maestría o doctorado. A medida que te adentres en este viaje, encontrarás orientación sobre cómo definir y delimitar tu tema de investigación, recopilar y analizar datos, redactar y estructurar tu trabajo, y presentar tus ideas de manera efectiva. Además, discutiremos la importancia de la revisión por pares, la retroalimentación de tus supervisores y el equilibrio entre la investigación y otros aspectos de la vida académica. La investigación no es un camino fácil, pero es un camino gratificante que te permitirá contribuir al conocimiento de tu campo y prepararte para futuros desafíos en tu carrera. Así que, adelante, prepárate para embarcarte en esta emocionante travesía, armado con estrategias que te ayudarán a triunfar en la tarea de desarrollar una tesis que deje una huella duradera en tu campo de estudio.
Fundos Especiais e o Esporte
Authors: Castro Suélen Barboza Eiras de , Camargo Philipe Rocha de , Mezzadri Fernando Marinho
Published: November 2023

Este estudo se caracteriza como uma pesquisa documental e bibliográfica que objetivou analisar o percurso histórico, o arcabouço legal e a produção do conhecimento relativa aos fundos para o esporte no Brasil. Instituídos desde o Brasil Colonial, os fundos especiais são instrumentos de financiamento público que se disseminaram no país de maneira difusa e que possibilitam a vinculação, em lei, de determinadas receitas à despesas específicas. No setor esportivo, verificamos que tanto os fundos de esporte como mecanismo de financiamento, quanto a produção científica relativa aos fundos para o esporte são escassas. Considerando a discussão relativa à instituição de fundos nas três esferas federais, diversos desafios são levantados para o setor esportivo e para a solidificação do direito a prática esportiva no país a partir deste instrumento de financiamento público.
Investigation of surface topography in ultrasonic-assisted turning of C45 carbon steel
Authors: Bui Anh Tuan , Nguyen Truong Hai , Kien Le Trung , Nguyen Thanh-Hai
Published: November 2023

This study compares ultrasonic-assisted turning to conventional turning in terms of their effects on surface texture and cutting forces during the machining of C45 carbon steel. Experiments were conducted on a lathe equipped with a 1000 W ultrasonic generator running at 20 kHz. Ultrasonic-assisted turning results in small, evenly distributed spherical scratches on the workpiece, while conventional turning leads to long, uneven cutting marks. Significantly, ultrasonic-assisted turning achieves a notably smoother surface finish than conventional turning. As the depth of cut increases, conventional turning causes increasingly uneven surface topography, whereas ultrasonic-assisted turning maintains surface stability and uniformity. Moreover, cutting forces see a substantial rise of approximately 40% with conventional turning as the depth of cut increases. In contrast, ultrasonic-assisted turning witnesses a marginal force increase of about 15.84%.
Patch sticking for efficient mode-converting transmission of elastic waves
Authors: Chai Yijun , Zhang Song , Yang Xiongwei , Li Yueming
Published: November 2023

The concept of patch sticking, which can be widely seen in daily life, such as medical care and houseware repair, is introduced in this work for wave manipulation. Specifically, we stick an array of patches on an aluminum plate for efficient mode conversion between in-plane longitudinal and transverse waves. The patches have a carefully designed dimension, and are stuck with specific distances and angles. The working mechanism is revealed through eigen-frequency analysis, and experimental validation is carried out. Our work offers a simple and convenient solution for elastic wave manipulation, and could inspire the design of novel meta-devices.
The Influence of Narrowing Grivet-Lenz Model on the Projector Properties of Magnetic Lenses
Authors: Mohsen Salbookh Erhaief
Published: November 2023

present work consist of a computational investigation aims at reveal the influence of narrowing or extending Grivet-Lenz model on its own projector properties.  For this reason the well known formula of Grivet-Lenz model is raised to a power named in this work by “shape factor”. Projector properties and their related variables were determined for several values of the shape factor.  Results have shown that as the shape factor value increases the magnetic field become more narrowing and its projector properties efficiency get worse. Accordingly  to enhance the projector properties of Grivet model it should be extended over a wide axial interval.
Quiste pulmonar gigante en lactante, manejo y resolución no quirúrgica a dos años de seguimiento
Authors: BARRON BALDERAS ALEJANDRO
Published: November 2023

Presentamos el caso de un lactante de 5 meses de edad con un cuadro agudo de una semana de evolución de dificultad respiratoria, sin embargo, con eventos recurrentes de esta naturaleza desde el nacimiento. Radiografía simple y TAC de tórax en la que se observa quiste broncogénico gigante con paredes delgadas y aire en su interior, en hemitórax derecho. Manejado con beclometasona inhalada durante 6 meses, con vigilancia hasta  los 3 años, cuando mostró resolución total.
Cirugía de Trastornos del Movimiento en Guatemala: reporte de dos casos
Authors: Lara Girón Juan Carlos , Sanabria Sanchinel Abel Alejandro , Paniagua Michael , Escobar Pineda Edwin Stanly
Published: November 2023

La cirugía de trastornos de movimiento ha evolucionado hasta la actualidad. Son prevalentes los tratamientos de las lesiones por radiofrecuencia y la neuroestimulación cerebral profunda. Tal como muestran nuestros casos, la palidotomía es una opción terapéutica válida, eficaz y segura en nuestro medio, en donde la situación socio-demográfica de la población no favorece el acceso a la estimulación cerebral profunda.
Nefrectomía videolaparoscópica en una paciente de 69 años con carcinoma de células renales
Authors: RIVAS CASTAÑEDA PAULA , González Reynoso Gustavo
Published: November 2023

El carcinoma de células claras representa el 2-3% de todas las neoplasias en adultos y es la neoplasia más común y más letal de las neoplasias urológicas. El tratamiento de elección en pacientes con enfermedad localizada es la nefrectomía radical. A continuación, se presenta el caso de una paciente de 69 años de edad diagnosticada con un carcinoma renal de forma incidental y que fue sometida a tratamiento quirúrgico videolaparoscópico.
Quiste Prepucial: informe de caso
Authors: Cano Gutiérrez Allan
Published: November 2023

Los quistes prepuciales representan una patología infrecuente, son benignos y pueden ser tratados de forma conservadora o quirúrgica, dependiendo del tamaño del quiste. Usualmente se identifican en el nacimiento o en la adolescencia y son hallazgos incidentales. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 3 días de vida con diagnóstico de sífilis congénita. Al examen físico se identificó un quiste prepucial de +/- 2mm de diámetro. Se consultó al Departamento de Cirugía. Se decidió tratamiento conservador y manejo ambulatorio.
Artrogriposis Múltiple Congénita en gemelo
Authors: García Coronado Hilda
Published: November 2023

Artrogriposis es el nombre general que se le da a un grupo de afecciones inusuales que causan rigidez en las articulaciones, limitación en los movimientos y desarrollo muscular menor de lo normal. Se clasifica en dos grupos; Amioplasia: existe contractura simétrica, en miembros inferiores y/o superiores, afectando grandes articulaciones; Artrogriposis distal: la afección persiste solamente en manos y pies, respetando grandes articulaciones. La prevalencia varía desde 1/3,000 nacidos vivos; el 40% de los casos son clasificados como amioplasia. El diagnóstico es clínico y se caracteriza por el número de articulaciones afectadas, así como el grado de severidad de las mismas.  El tratamiento combina la ortopedia y rehabilitación física.
Abordaje multidisciplinario en el manejo de metástasis cerebrales por adenocarcinoma de pulmón
Authors: Castro Hugo
Published: November 2023

Las metástasis cerebrales en adenocarcinoma de pulmón son comunes en cáncer avanzado y reducen la supervivencia. Los cuadros clínicos pueden variar desde asintomáticos hasta síndrome de hipertensión intracraneana. El abordaje multidisciplinario es fundamental para determinar el mejor enfoque de tratamiento. Los métodos de diagnóstico, como la tomografía computarizada (TC) y la resonancia magnética (RM), son útiles para detectar las metástasis cerebrales y determinar la cantidad y ubicación de las lesiones. El tratamiento quirúrgico de las metástasis cerebrales combinado con radioterapia se considera el enfoque más efectivo para reducir el tamaño de las lesiones y mejorar los síntomas neurológicos. La radioterapia es una opción de tratamiento para pacientes que no son candidatos para la cirugía o para aquellos con múltiples lesiones cerebrales. La terapia dirigida, como la inhibición de la quinasa del receptor del factor de crecimiento epidérmico (EGFR), ha mejorado significativamente la supervivencia de los pacientes con adenocarcinoma de pulmón metastásico. La terapia con inhibidores de “checkpoint” inmunológico, también ha demostrado ser efectiva en pacientes con adenocarcinoma de pulmón avanzado y metástasis cerebrales. En conclusión, las metástasis cerebrales en adenocarcinoma de pulmón son una complicación común en pacientes con cáncer avanzado que pueden afectar significativamente la calidad de vida y el pronóstico del paciente. El abordaje multidisciplinario es fundamental para evaluar el estadio de la enfermedad y determinar el mejor tratamiento, que puede incluir cirugía, radioterapia, terapia dirigida e inmunoterapia.
Beyond the Surface of Digital Contact Tracing: Delving into the Interconnected World of Technology, Individuals, and Society
Authors: Hu-Bolz Jiejun , Farrahi Katayoun , Cebrian Manuel
Published: November 2023

Digital Contact Tracing (DCT) is a great example of information systems assisting societal problems. However, privacy concerns lead to reduced DCT adoption rates. When dealing with critical societal issues, policymakers seek to use various strategies, such as interventions and financial subsidies, to steer the behavors of individuals. This causes individuals to face a sophisticated decision-making process when coping with the public health crisis and the adoption of DCT, i.e., giving up privacy and freedom to gain information to remain healthy. In this paper, we consider a scenario, where policymakers allocate rewards to individuals to motivate their compliance with the interventions; And the individuals decide the optimal compliance effort based on their health state, privacy loss, interaction with their neighbors, and rewards. To tackle the trade-off between a number of individuals and policymakers, in this paper, we propose a Leader-Followers Mean-Field Game model to analyze this time-dependent, dynamic, and large-scale decision-making problem. The numerical results demonstrate that by allocating appropriate rewards, policymakers can play a role in guiding the behavior of individuals in various scenarios.
Data acquisition setup comparison for fast timing ToF-PET applications and systems
Authors: Latella Riccardo , Gonzalez Antonio , Benlloch Jose Maria , LECOQ Paul , Konstantinou Georgios
Published: November 2023

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging quality hinges on precise timing resolution, which is especially critical for Time-of-Flight (ToF) PET systems. This study assesses various data acquisition technologies to compare their timing performances for ToF-PET applications. Different read-out approaches are evaluated to extract data from Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) by Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) with and without metal trench (MT) technology mounted with 3×3×5 mm3 LYSO:Ce,Ca scintillator crystal pixels from SIPAT. Two onboard FPGA-based systems, the Felix Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC) from Tediel S.r.l. and the ASIC-based FastIC from the University of Barcelona, along with custom-made high-frequency electronics (CM-HF), are compared. Considering only photoelectric events, the results demonstrate substantial improvements in coincidence timing resolution (CTR) when MT SiPMs were used across various scenarios, resulting in a consistent 10 ps timing advantage compared to older SiPMs when paired with CM-HF electronics. In conjunction with other systems, timing improvement ranged from 30 to 45 ps. Notably, the Felix TDC achieved sub-100 ps timing results, emphasizing the potential of FPGA technology in ToF-PET applications. The evaluation focuses on each read-out technology’s timing resolution and explores alternative approaches for implementing novel data acquisition chains, considering system-level capabilities. The emergence of MT-type SiPMs promises superior timing performance, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in PET imaging systems. 
Quantum Computing for Climate Change Detection, Climate Modeling, and Climate Digital Twin
Authors: Otgonbaatar Soronzonbold , Nurmi Olli , Johansson Mikael , Mäkelä Jarmo , kocman tadeusz , Gawron Piotr , Puchała Zbigniew , Mielzcarek Jakub , Miroszewski Artur , Dumitru Corneliu Octavian
Published: November 2023

This study explores the potential of quantum machine learning and quantum computing for climate change detection, climate modeling, and climate digital twin. We additionally consider the time and energy consumption of quantum machines and classical computers. Moreover, we identified several use-case instances for climate change detection, climate modeling, and climate digital twin that are challenging for conventional computers but can be tackled efficiently with quantum machines or by integrating them with classical computers. We also evaluated the efficacy of quantum annealers, quantum simulators, and universal quantum computers, each designed to solve specific types and kinds of computational problems that are otherwise difficult.
“MUITO CONFUSO ESSE MONTE DE CONCEITO”: REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS DE DOCENTES ACERCA DA DIVERSIDADE SEXUAL EM CONTEXTO ESCOLAR
Authors: Barreiros Douglas Paulino , Brêtas José Roberto da Silva
Published: November 2023

Introdução: No contexto educacional contemporâneo, a discussão em torno da diversidade sexual e degênero tem despertado controvérsias e debates acalorados, frequentemente associados à disseminação deuma suposta "doutrinação" de crianças por meio da chamada "ideologia de gênero". Esta falácia tem sidouma narrativa recorrente, questionando a atuação docente. No entanto, a experiência profissional dospesquisadores não comprova essas acusações. Desse modo, propuseram investigar e compreender asrepresentações sociais dos professores sobre a diversidade sexual no contexto escolar, examinando suaspercepções, práticas e desafios diante dessa temática. Objetivo: O estudo buscou explorar e analisarcriticamente as perspectivas e vivências dos/as educadores/as, visando desconstruir a falácia da doutrinação eda suposta promoção da “ideologia de gênero” no interior das escolas, dessa forma o estudo tambémobjetivou compreender como os docentes lidam com a diversidade sexual em suas práticas pedagógicas, afim de promover um ambiente escolar mais inclusivo, respeitoso e plural. Metodologia: O estudo adotouuma abordagem qualitativa e fundamentou-se nos pressupostos teóricos pós-estruturalistas. Foram analisadastrinta entrevistas com trinta docentes dos Ensinos Fundamental e Médio da rede pública estadual paulista, Asnarrativas foram analisadas à luz da Teoria das Representações Sociais em conjunto com a Análise deConteúdo como método. Resultados: Contrariando a suposição conservadora e fundamentalista, osresultados revelaram que os docentes não abordam questões relacionadas à diversidade sexual no ambienteescolar. Essa atitude não se deve à promoção ativa da "ideologia de gênero", como frequentemente sugerido,mas sim à percepção de falta de preparo na formação e ao receio de possíveis retaliações por parte defamiliares, gestores e órgãos governamentais. Discussão: A pesquisa desmistifica a noção de que haja umadisseminação deliberada dessa suposta ideologia pelos professores, evidenciando barreiras reais queimpedem a discussão e educação sobre a diversidade sexual no contexto educacional. Conclusão: Apesquisa não apenas identificou as lacunas e obstáculos enfrentados pelos docentes quanto às lacunas em suaformação inicial e continuada, mas também demonstrou criticamente, e em bases científicas, quecontrariamente às falácias e pânicos morais difundidos por setores conservadores a escola não emprendedebates, tampouco “doutrinações” sobre gênero e diversidade sexual. Por fim forneceu subsídios importantespara repensar estratégias de intervenção e capacitação, visando a construção de uma educação mais plural,inclusiva e respeitosa da diversidade
Renewable energy communities as public architectures and socio-ecological infrastructures
Authors: Leone Mattia Federico , Amirante Roberta , Sferratore Antonio
Published: November 2023

Three years after their establishment in the Italian regulatory framework, the Renewable Energy Communities (CERs) can be an important resource for architectural and urban design, combining decarbonisation and climate resilience objectives with the provision of new public spaces and social services, the reduction of energy poverty and the dissemination of a new environmental culture. In such a setting, the production networks spread over buildings and elements of urban equipment are connected to the new central venues constituted by the hubs, the heart of the community. Starting from the case study of the San Giovanni a Teduccio district in Naples, the Horizon Europe KNOWING project aims to define a replicable model to support a strategic vision for 2050.
Analysis Entrepreneurial Characteristic that Supports Culinary Entrepreneurs to Survive During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Gunawan Aristo Surya , Cahayani Ati
Published: November 2023

During COVID-19 pandemic, almost all economic sector in Indonesia fell. Accommodation, food and beverage (culinary) sectors were the third largest industry after the manufacturing and construction industry, which laid off workers. There was one interesting point, in this pandemic storm MSMEs were affected quite badly compared to the economic crisis hit in late 90s. Another interesting point was that some of MSMEs suffered from profit decrease to loss and even bankruptcy. However, some MSMEs could survive. What makes them survive? Through researchers observation, we saw that culinary entrepreneurs as respondents consider some behaviors to be the key to their business survival during the pandemic. Based on theory these behaviors are considered as entrepreneurial characteristics. The research objective of this article is to test confirmation among respondents that entrepreneurial characteristic is the key to survival regarding the demographic and experience factors. This research used a descriptive quantitative method and Levane’s test for equality of variances. As the result respondents showed no differences based on their demographic and experience factors to see that entrepreneurial characteristics is the key of their survival during the pandemic.
RETRACTED: Vision-based tracking method of nighttime construction workers by integrating YOLOv5 and Deepsort
Authors: Ma Guofeng , Jing Yiqin , Huang Zihao , Xu Jing , Zhu Houzhuang
Published: November 2023

Due to poor visibility and fatigue factors, although nighttime construction has been widely used, its safety problems like struck-by accidents have also become increasingly prominent. Most of the current tracking methods of workers are not suitable for direct application in nighttime construction scenarios, so this research proposes a vision-based method, which integrates low-light image enhancement technology, YOLOv5 and Deepsort to track nighttime workers. The proposed method is mainly composed of four modules, including illumination enhancement module, detection module, the Kalman filter and matching module. In the experiment based on nine test videos, the method achieved the average multiple-object tracking accuracy (MOTA) of 89.93% and multiple-object tracking precision (MOTP) of 97.07%. At the same time, the experimental results also show that the method is robust to the common tracking challenges of occlusions, scale variations and posture variations. The proposed method has practical application potential in the monitoring task in nighttime construction, which makes the nighttime construction activities safer and more efficient.
ASSISTÊNCIA MULTIPROFISSIONAL EM SAÚDE NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: UM OLHAR PARA O TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA
Authors: Queiroz Gabriel Vinícius Reis de , Rocha Junior Ricardo Sérgio Chucre , Pereira Felipe Gomes , Silva Otoniel Reis da , Martins Janne de Jesus Bugarim , Alcolumbre José Efrain de Medeiros , Medeiros Tania de Sousa Pinheiro , Anjos Daniele Lima dos , Oliveira Soly Guedes de
Published: November 2023

A educação infantil representa uma etapa de grande exploração do ambiente com criatividade e ludicidade, onde todos devem ser incluídos para o desenvolvimento humano integral, inclusive as crianças com autismo. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar no acervo literário disponível a inclusão de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista na educação infantil e as atuações da equipe multiprofissional em saúde neste cenário. Para tal, realizou-se uma revisão narrativa da literatura. Realizou-se consulta nas bases digitais BVS e SciELO para coleta de estudos indexados, além de utilizar a literatura cinzenta a partir da base Google Acadêmico com os descritores: Educação Infantil, Transtorno do Espectro Autista e Equipe Multiprofissional. Após a coleta dos estudos, categorizou-se as temáticas centrais para explanação, a saber: Educação Infantil: um breve olhar, Transtorno do espectro Autista e Inclusão, e Equipe Multiprofissional e o TEA na educação infantil. Identificou-se que a atuação da equipe multiprofissional traz segurança aos educadores na realização de atividades pedagógicas dirigidas para os alunos da educação especial. Conclui-se que as equipes multiprofissionais podem contribuir para a promoção da saúde e melhora da qualidade de vida na escola dos alunos com TEA.