bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sources of Growth in the Nigerian Economy From 1970 to 2018
Authors: Salisu Temitope Quadri
Published: January 2023

This study investigated the sources of growth in the Nigeria economy from 1970 to 2018 using neoclassical theory of economic growth also known as Solow growth model propounded by Robert Solow (1987). Different diagnostic tests were carried out which include descriptive statistics, correlation, and Ordinary Least Square (OLS). Descriptive statistics were used to examine if the explanatory variables and the dependent variable exhibit leptokurtosis characteristics. The OLS method was used to the models of sources of growth. The study adopted three dependent variables which are gross domestic product per capita (GDPPC), real gross domestic product (GDP) and growth of gross domestic product (GDP_GROWTH) in order to show which definition of growth is or are relevant to Nigeria. Using gross domestic product per capita as the dependent variable, the study found that two variables were statistically significant where both log of gross fixed capital formation and log of labour are statistically significant at 1%. The explanatory variables i.e. gross fixed capital formation and labour are positively related to the growth of gross domestic product in Nigeria therefore, a 1% increase in any of the explanatory variable will increase the growth of the economy by 3.180% and 1.094% respectively. Using real gross domestic product as the dependent variable, the study found that one variable is statistically significant where labour is statistically significant at 1%. The explanatory variables are positively related to the growth of gross domestic product in Nigeria. Therefore, a 1% increase in any of the explanatory variable will increase the growth of the economy by 0.409% and 1.731% respectively. In the same vein, using growth of gross domestic product as the dependent variable, the study found that the two variables are statistically significant where the log of gross fixed capital formation and labour are statistically significant at 1%. The explanatory variables that is gross fixed capital formation and labour are positively related to the growth of gross domestic product in Nigeria therefore, a 1% increase in any of the explanatory variable will increase the growth of the economy by about 1.194% and 1.139% respectively.
Mechanism for Extracting Features Using Particle Swarm Optimization for Intrusion Detection Systems
Authors: Sivagaminathan Vaishnavi , Sharma Manmohan , Henge Santosh Kumar
Published: January 2023

The task of ensuring cyber-security has grown increasingly challenging given the concerning expansion of Computing connection and furthermore, there are a large number of computer-related applications available. It also needs a strong defense mechanism towards various cyber-attacks. Identifying irregularities and dangers in such a computer Security measures (IDS) have been established to aid with information security. Particularly, ML approaches are a subset of artificial intelligence (ai). (AI), a useful data-driven anti - malware system was developed. Two alternative intrusion detection (ID) classification reaches were compared in this study, each with its own set of use cases. Before using the two classifiers for classification, the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) approach ware used for reduce dimensionality. The classification meets used to characterize network anomalies were studied in this study. PSO + ANN (Artificial neural network), PSO plus Decision Tree and PSO plus K-Nearest Neighbor are the three classifiers used. The Knowledge discovery in databases 99 datasets was used to corroborate the identification techniques' findings. On the result of the implementation, successful metrics like as the following metrics were used to analyze cyber-security databases for various kinds of cyber-attacks: specific, recall, f1-score, correctness, accuracy, and constancy. The two's respective precision, detection rate (DR), and totally bogus rate were also compared to see which one outperforms the other (FPR). The solution was then contrasted with the IDS that was already in place. In terms of detecting network anomalies, The outcomes show that PSO + ANN outperforms the PSO + KNN and PSO + DT classifier algorithms.
Vortex Dynamics of a Separated Wing in a Time-Varying Freestream
Authors: Gloutak Dasha , Jansen Kenneth , Farnsworth John
Published: January 2023

Unsteady flows threaten the performance and efficiency of systems operating in gusty environments. The impact of an unsteady freestream, generated in a closed test-section unsteady wind tunnel, on the flow separation and aerodynamic performance of a wing at a post-stall angle of attack is examined within the current study. Synchronized two-dimensional, high-speed particle image velocimetry and integrated surface pressure measurements were collected for a finite-span wing in a time-varying, spatially uniform freestream. Freestream accelerations impose additional unsteady pressure gradients within the wind tunnel that alter the behavior of shed vortical structures within the separated flow above the wing. Freestream acceleration and conservation of circulation determine the orientation and interaction of shed vortical structures, which alter the magnitude of the fluctuations in the lift force and pitching moment experienced by the wing. Specifically, fluctuations in the sectional lift and pitching moment coefficients are amplified during deceleration and attenuated during acceleration.
Loss of MuRF1 in Duroc Pigs Promotes Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
Authors: Li Jiaping , Hu Yiqing , Li Jiajia , Wang Haitao , Wu Hanyu , Zhao Chengcheng , Tan Tan , Zhang Li , Zhu Di , Liu Xu , Li Ning , Hu Xiaoxiang
Published: January 2023

Background
Muscle mass development depends on increased protein synthesis and reduced degradation of muscle proteins. Muscle ring-finger protein-1 (MuRF1) plays a key role in controlling muscle atrophy. Its E3 ubiquitin ligase activity recognizes and degrades skeletal muscle proteins through the ubiquitin-proteasome system. The loss of Murf1 (the gene encoding MuRF1) in mice leads to the accumulation of skeletal muscle proteins and alleviation of muscle atrophy. However, the function of Murf1 in agricultural animals remains unclear. In this study, we bred F1 generation Murf1+/− and F2 generation Murf1−/− Duroc pigs from F0 Murf1−/− pigs to investigate the effect of Murf1 knockout on skeletal muscle development.
Results
The Murf1+/− pigs retained normal muscle growth and reproduction levels, and their lean meat percentage increased by 6% compared to that of the wild-type (WT) pigs. Furthermore, the meat color, pH, water-holding capacity, and tenderness of the Murf1+/− pigs were similar to those of the WT pigs. The drip loss rate and intramuscular fat decreased slightly in the Murf1+/− pigs. However, the cross-sectional area of the myofibers in the longissimus dorsi increased in adult Murf1+/− pigs. The skeletal muscle proteins MYBPC3 and actin, targeted by MuRF1, accumulated in the Murf1+/− and Murf1−/− pigs.
Conclusions
Our findings show that inhibiting muscle protein degradation in MuRF1-deficient Duroc pigs increases the size of their myofibers and percentage of lean meat without influencing their growth or pork quality. Our study demonstrates that Murf1 is a target gene for promoting skeletal muscle hypertrophy in pig breeding.
On quasidifferentiable mathematical programs with equilibrium constraints
Authors: Laha Vivek , Singh Harsh Narayan
Published: January 2023

The aim of this article is to study mathematical programs with equilibrium constraints involving quasidifferentiable functions, denoted by QMPEC, and to synthesize suitable optimality conditions. We first derive Fritz-John (FJ) necessary optimality conditions with Lagrange multipliers depending upon the choice of superdifferentials. We introduce a suitable variant of no nonzero abnormal multiplier constraint qualification for the QMPEC, denoted by NNAMCQ-QMPEC, and derive Karush-Kuhn-Tucker (KKT) necessary optimality conditions. We also propose some conditions under which the Lagrange multipliers do not depend upon the choice of superdifferentials. Further, we prove several sufficient optimality conditions for a weak stationary point to be optimal for the QMPEC under suitable choice of generalized convex functions.
Surgical treatment of left ventricular aneurysm in patients with prior myocardial infarction in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA): a cohort study
Authors: Song Yangwu , Xu Fei , Feng Wei
Published: January 2023

Background
There is a paucity of studies examining the treatment of patients with prior myocardial infarction in the absence of obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) and with a concomitant left ventricular aneurysm. Our study aims to illustrate the clinical characteristics and report the mid-term surgical outcomes in this distinct entity.
Methods
Ten patients with MINOCA and left ventricular aneurysm were investigated. The MINOCA was diagnosed according to Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association. The indication for left ventricular reconstruction was as follows: clear evidence of both an aneurysmal and akinetic left ventricle with a history of myocardial infarction accompanied by heart failure symptoms, angina, or ventricular arrhythmias. Major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), including death, myocardial infarction, stroke was considered the primary endpoints.
Results
The median follow-up for the whole study population was 64.5 months. Seven MINOCA patients developed a left ventricular aneurysm within 4 years and three MINOCA patients were found to have a concomitant left aneurysm at the first admission. Before surgery, no patients were prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Statins, dual antiplatelet therapy, and β-blockers were prescribed in 2, 5, and 5 patients, respectively. After surgery, no MACCE occurred in the follow-up. There was a significant increase in ejection fraction (EF) in the follow-up (p = 0.0009).
Conclusions
Close monitoring and standard medical treatment are required before a left ventricular aneurysm occurs in MINOCA patients. Left ventricular reconstruction remains a viable option for MINOCA patients with left ventricular aneurysms and mid-term outcomes were satisfying in this distinct entity.
Inner Riesz pseudo-balayage and its applications to minimum energy problems with external fields
Authors: Zorii Natalia
Published: January 2023

Note: Please see pdf for full abstract with equations.
For the Riesz kernel κα(x, y) := |x − y|α−n of order 0 < α < n on Rn, n ⩾ 2, we introduce the so-called inner pseudo-balayage ˆωA of a (Radon) measure ω on Rn to a set A ⊂ Rn as the (unique) measure minimizing the Gauss functional
∫ κα(x, y) d(μ ⊗ μ)(x, y) − 2 ∫ κα(x, y) d(ω ⊗ μ)(x, y)
over the class ε+(A) of all positive measures μ of finite energy, concentrated on A. For quite general signed ω (not necessarily of finite energy) and A (not necessarily closed), such ˆωA does exist, and it maintains the basic features of inner balayage for positive measures (defined when α ⩽ 2), except for those implied by the domination principle. (To illustrate the latter, we point out that, in contrast to what occurs for the balayage, the inner pseudo-balayage of a positive measure may increase its total mass.) The inner pseudo-balayage ˆωA is further shown to be a powerful tool in the problem of minimizing the Gauss functional over all μ ∈ ε+(A) with μ(Rn) = 1, which enables us to improve substantially many recent results on this topic, by strengthening their formulations and/or by extending the areas of their applications. For instance, if A is a quasiclosed set of nonzero inner capacity c∗(A), and if ω is a signed measure, compactly supported in Rn \ ClRnA, then the problem in question is solvable if and only if either c∗(A) < ∞, or ˆωA(Rn) ⩾ 1. In particular, if c∗(A) = ∞, then the problem has no solution whenever ω+(Rn) < 1/Cn,α, where Cn,α := 1 if α ⩽ 2, and Cn,α := 2n−α otherwise; whereas ω−(Rn), the total amount of the negative charge, has no influence on this phenomenon. The results obtained are illustrated by some examples.
2010 Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary 31C15.
Assessing the Relationship between Serum levels of vitamin D, CD34, CD133, Iron, and Zinc with Nephropathy in type 2 diabetes
Authors: Pouresmaeil Vahid , Jasem Moslem , Maktoof Mostafa , nia Tayebeh Rabani , Tabrizi Masoud Homayouni
Published: January 2023

One of the most important complications of diabetes is nephropathy. This study was designed to determine the relationship between serum levels of vitamin D, CD34, CD133, Iron, and Zinc in patients with diabetic nephropathy. This case-control study was performed on 37 diabetic patients with nephropathy (DNP) and 30 diabetic patients without nephropathy referred to Mashhad hospitals. Blood pressure, Creatinine, Uric acid, lipid profile, and all the diabetic parameters were measured. Also, Serum levels of insulin, vitamin D, CD34, and CD133 were measured by ELISA. Serum levels of Zinc and Iron were measured by atomic absorption spectrometry. The SPSS v.24 was used for data analysis, and the significance level was less than 5%. In body mass index (p = 0.006), diastolic pressure (p = 0.018), Insulin level (p = 0.028), Creatinine (p = 0.013), as well as the duration of diabetes, Uric acid, and Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) were significantly different between the two groups (each p = 0.0001). The vitamin D (p = 0.034), CD34 (p = 0.0001), CD133 (p = 0.025) levels decrease, and Iron (p = 0.0001) increase in case group; But the Zinc level was not different significantly between the two groups (p = 0.127). The increase in the level of Iron and the decrease in the level of vitamin D, CD34, and CD133 are linked to the severity of DNP. The results show that DNP can directly reduce the CD34 and CD133 markers in the body and increase the rate of secondary complications in these patients. Therefore, controlling these cases can improve the complications of type 2 diabetes.
GT-NRSM: efficient and scalable sharding consensus mechanism for consortium blockchain
Authors: Shen Tao , Li Tianyu , Yu Zhuo , Bai FenHua , Zhang Chi
Published: January 2023

Blockchain is an innovative application of distributed storage, consensus mechanism, cryptographic algorithm and other computer technologies. As the underlying architecture of blockchain, consensus mechanism is the key to realize service-oriented applications of blockchain in terms of its security, efficiency and scalability optimization. In some high complexity consensus mechanism such as Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT), throughput is severely reduced as the number of nodes increases, and even in low complexity algorithms such as Raft, the load on leader is severely affected as the network size increases, which affecting consensus efficiency. To solve these problems, in this paper, we propose a node reliable shard model based on guarantee tree (GT-NRSM) that achieves high scalability while ensuring a certain degree of decentralization and security based on consortium blockchain. Firstly, we design a guarantee mechanism to represent the trust relationship between nodes, and then we design a reliable node selection strategy based on the guarantee mechanism to evaluate the node guarantee results and consensus behavior, determine the node trust status, and identify malicious nodes and select a list of trusted leaders. Secondly, we propose a Dual-Leaders supervision mechanism, where deputy detects the heartbeat of leader while the deputy activity is detected by consensus nodes. Finally, we use guarantee mechanism and reliable node selection strategy to design a network partitioning method to achieve high concurrent consensus for multiple partitions and greatly improve the consensus efficiency. Subsequent experiments show that the throughput of the proposed algorithm improves by 48% over Raft and is much higher than PBFT, which has higher throughput and lower consensus latency.
Generating Insight from Indoor Positioning Data in Manufacturing Assembly Line
Authors: Rahman Ashfaqur , Rana Md Mashud , Baumgartner Peter
Published: January 2023

Indoor positioning systems provide a platform to track multiple objects concurrently in an indoor environment. The primary purpose of these systems is to locate objects. However, the tracks generated by moving objects leave characteristic footprints and can be used to infer valuable information for informed decision making. In this paper, we demonstrate how insightful information can be inferred from indoor tracking data of workers in a manufacturing assembly line setup. We utilise two indoor tracking data sets: (i) a real world (and publicly) available data set which contains the tracking data of multiple workers working together on a tricycle assembly line, and (ii) a synthetic data set of a computer assembly line. We aim to develop a set of data analytics methods to infer several Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or metrices from the tracking data of the workers that include: resource utilization, worker interaction, deviation from ideal workflow and state of the assembly line. While the methods are developed for analysing data from tricycle and synthetic computer assembly line, they can be generalised to any manufacturing assembly line.
Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis of Well BB-3, Deep Offshore, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria: Insight from Palynological Studies
Authors: Usman H.O. , Unuevho C.I. , Chukwuma-Orji J. N. , Alkali Y. B.
Published: January 2023

Sequence stratigraphic analysis was carried out on well BB-3, deep offshore, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. This is done in order to delineate sequence stratigraphic surfaces using vertical sequence of depositional environment. Palynological analysis was carried out on 82 ditch cutting samples from well BB-3 using the standard acid technique in order to zone the well. Open hole geophysical log data was also provided for the studied interval 10700–15600 ft belonging to the Agbada Formation. Lithologically, the section varies from alternation of sand and shale units with carbonaceous debris, mica flakes, ferruginised materials and glauconite at some interval as accessory minerals. Biozonation included three taxon range biozones in BB-3 well, the proposed palynological biozones are Belskipollis elegans, Crassoretitriletes vanraadshooveni, Pachydermites diederixi biozones which are correlatable with the pantropical zones. Samples from the section are dated early Miocene to middle Miocene age based on the independent palynological evidences. The deduced paleoenvironments of the strata penetrated by the well range from outer neritic through bathyal to abyssal. The successions were broken into Highstand Systems Tracts (HST), Lowstand Systems Tracts (LST) and Transgressive Systems Tracts (TST) and chronostratigraphic surfaces such as Maximum Flooding Surface (MFS), Sequence Boundary (SB) and Transgressive Surface (TS). Three HST, three LST, three TST, two MFS and three SB were recognised. The MFS and SB were dated 15.9 Ma, 15.0 Ma and 16.7 Ma, 15.5 Ma, 13.1 Ma respectively by correlation of the established pollen zones with the Niger delta Cenozoic chronostratigraphic chart. The sandstone and shale units of the Systems Tracts are potential hydrocarbon reservoirs and seal rocks respectively.
EasyReg: A ready-to-use deep learning tool for symmetric affine and nonlinear brain MRI registration
Authors: Iglesias Juan Eugenio
Published: January 2023

Volumetric registration of brain MRI is routinely used in human neuroimaging, e.g., to align different MRI modalities, to measure change in longitudinal analysis, to map an individual to a template, or in registration-based segmentation. Classical registration techniques based on numerical optimization have been very successful in this domain, and are implemented in widespread software suites like ANTs, Elastix, NiftyReg, or DARTEL. Over the last 7-8 years, learning-based techniques have emerged, which have a number of advantages like high computational efficiency, potential for higher accuracy, easy integration of supervision, and the ability to be part of a meta-architectures. However, their adoption in neuroimaging pipelines has so far been almost inexistent. Reasons include: lack of robustness to changes in MRI modality and resolution; lack of robust affine registration modules; lack of (guaranteed) symmetry; and, at a more practical level, the requirement of deep learning expertise that may be lacking at neuroimaging research sites. Here, we present EasyReg, an open-source, learning-based registration tool that can be easily used from the command line without any deep learning expertise or specific hardware. EasyReg combines the features of classical registration tools, the capabilities of modern deep learning methods, and the robustness to changes in MRI modality and resolution provided by our recent work in domain randomization. As a result, EasyReg is: fast; symmetric; diffeomorphic (and thus invertible); agnostic to MRI modality and resolution; compatible with affine and nonlinear registration; and does not require any preprocessing or parameter tuning. We present results on challenging registration tasks, showing that EasyReg is as accurate as classical methods when registering 1mm isotropic scans within MRI modality, but much more accurate across modalities and resolutions. EasyReg is publicly available as part of FreeSurfer; see https://surfer.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/fswiki/EasyReg.
Burden and outcomes of chronic kidney disease in patients presenting with hypertensive crisis
Authors: Viswanathan Stalin , Yalavarthy Yeshwanth Mohan
Published: January 2023

Objectives
To determine prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients presenting with hypertensive crises and to determine their 30-day outcomes with respect to blood pressure (BP), creatinine level, and mortality.
Methods
Patients admitted to the HTN-C were prospectively enrolled. Demographics, examinations, target organ damage (TOD), and investigations were recorded. Patients were classified as hypertensive emergency(HTN-E) or hypertensive urgent(HTN-U). TODs included cardiovascular (acute coronary syndromes and pulmonary edema), neurological (stroke, encephalopathy), ocular (retinal hemorrhage, papilledema), renal (acute kidney injury-AKI), and hematological (microangiopathic hemolytic anemia). The CKD burden was determined. BP, creatinine, and mortality were assessed at discharge and after 30 days. AKI was confirmed at follow-up, with a reduction in creatinine level of > 25%.
Results
235/262 patients had HTN-E; patients were mostly male and middle-aged. The TOD with decreasing frequency was cardiovascular(53%), ocular(29%), neurological(26%), and AKI(24%). Patients with CKD were significantly younger, had hypertension with ≥ 2 drugs, and had a higher proportion of TOD. Patients with CKD had significantly higher BP and creatinine levels at discharge and at 30 days; the non-CKD group had a higher inpatient mortality rate and lower mortality at 30 days.
Conclusions
Specific markers of AKI in patients with underlying CKD are needed to prioritize care during hypertensive crises. Better community-level support in the form of physicians, nephrologists, and dialysis centers is required for timely assessment of the diagnosis and progression of CKD, recognition and treatment of AKI, control of blood pressure, and regular dialysis, which may reduce the load on emergency departments for hypertensive crises.
Water-in-Oil Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Divalent Metal Phenylphosphonate Particles
Authors: Machado Vitor , do Amaral Lilian Fernanda , Sotiles Anne Raquel , de Freitas Rilton , Wypych Fernando
Published: January 2023

Phenylphosphonates of zinc (Zn-PPh), calcium (Ca-PPh) and magnesium (Mg-PPh) were synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Samples showed characteristic X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of layered compounds with basal spacing in the range of 14-15 Å. According to Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), all compositions showed the presence of characteristic bands attributed to phenyl aromatic rings, phosphonate and lattice metal-oxygen (M-O) vibrations. Different concentrations of phenylphosphonate particles were applied to stabilize water-in-oil Pickering emulsions using vaseline oil in different w/o fractions. The three particle types showed greater affinity for the oil phase (wettability) and the ability to stabilize the emulsions via the Pickering effect. Ca-PPh particles contained a greater emulsified fraction after 20 days of evaluation. This result can be attributed to the particle morphology observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The fibrous morphology of Ca-PPh particles is believed to increase the steric hindrance effect at the surface around the droplets, while the Zn-PPh and Mg-PPh layered particles tended to form clusters.
FERRAMENTAS DIGITAIS APLICADAS AO PROGRAMA DE EXTENSÃO APROXIME-SE DO CAED/UFMG - EDIÇÃO 2021:
Authors: Marina Palhares Guimarães Eliane , Gonçalves Ferreira de Souza Cristina , José da Silva Alessandro , Raymundo Silva Alice , Ingrid Silva Martins Emilly
Published: January 2023

A partir da história da Extensão e dos conceitos de Educação a Distância, este relato de experiência analisa a aplicação das ferramentas digitais na edição de 2021 do Aproxime-se, programa de extensão do Centro de Apoio à Educação a Distância da UFMG. As atividades nesta edição foram realizadas de forma remota, com apoio de ferramentas digitais comuns e ferramentas digitais educacionais disponibilizadas na web usadas na EaD. Os quatro projetos do programa foram desenvolvidos com a realização de pesquisas, reuniões, cursos, montagem de ambientes e organização de eventos online. Nossa análise ressalta a importância das ferramentas digitais para o desenvolvimento das ações, o que resultou em bons índices quantitativos e qualitativos e no impacto positivo nas comunidades atendidas e na comunidade acadêmica.
VIVÊNCIAS E CONTRIBUIÇÕES DE ESTÁGIO DE SAÚDE COLETIVA EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA:
Authors: Dantas e Silva Lopes Maria Antonia , Lima de Castro Janete
Published: January 2023

Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa do tipo relato sobre a vivência em um estágio supervisionado realizado na Secretaria do Estado da Saúde do Rio Grande do Norte. A vivência desenvolveu-se no contexto da pandemia da covid-19, na Coordenadoria da Gestão do Trabalho e da Educação na Saúde. Partiu-se de um levantamento sobre a situação dos servidores, do setor do estágio, frente a pandemia que teve como resultado dois produtos: o diagnóstico dos servidores da coordenadoria e o Manual dos aplicativos para uso no trabalho remoto. Evidenciou-se a contribuição dos produtos na identificação das fragilidades dos servidores em relação à execução do trabalho remoto servindo de base para a proposição de um plano de retomada do trabalho presencial gradual e segura e a criação de manual sobre o uso de aplicativos a serem usados na modalidade de trabalho conhecida como home office
EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA E EXPERIÊNCIA EM ORIENTAÇÃO DE CARREIRAS: A CURRICULARIZAÇÃO EM PAUTA
Authors: Lima Dias Profa.Dra.Maria Sara de , Caldas Brognoli Paula , Cruz de Souza Adauto
Published: January 2023

Objetivou-se discutir uma experiência de orientação profissional desenvolvida na UTFPR, mediada pelo aparato tecnológico. O referencial da teoria histórico-cultural e a orientação de carreiras forneceu a base para a realização da extensão. Os encontros realizados via google meet entre universidade e escola técnica tiveram duração de três horas e 20 minutos e participaram cinco professores e 160 alunos (as) de ambos os sexos, com idade entre 15 e 17 anos. Ao debater a escolha profissional a principal dificuldade dos alunos do ensino médio é a falta de informação sobre as reais possibilidades de inserção, concepções de falta de escolha devido a condições econômicas precárias, além de ansiedades e inseguranças sobre qual a profissão a seguir. A intervenção na escola se revela como uma alternativa de levar orientação profissional às populações menos privilegiadas de nossa sociedade, contribuindo para a curricularização da extensão em pauta.
PROTOCOLO DE ATENDIMENTO FISIOTERAPÊUTICOPARA INDIVÍDUOS COM DOENÇA DE PARKINSON EM NATAL/RN:
Authors: Lopes Dantas Lígia Pablícia , Araujo Gomes Larissa , De Queiroz Aquino Letícia Maria , Neres Aires Diogo , Santos de Vasconcellos Liliane , Souza Ribeiro Tatiana
Published: January 2023

A Doença de Parkinson (DP) tem como fisiopatologia a disfunção de neurotransmissores, principalmente a perda progressiva dos neurônios dopaminérgicos da porção compacta da substância negra, que exerce importante função no controle motor do indivíduo. O projeto de extensão “Assistência Fisioterapêutica em Grupo para Indivíduos com Doença de Parkinson” (AGruPar) tem como propósito realizar atendimentos em grupo de indivíduos diagnosticados com a DP, de forma presencial e remota, acontecendo uma vez na semana durante 60 minutos. Os atendimentos são divididos por três temáticas, sendo cada dia uma temática: fortalecimento muscular; cognição; marcha, coordenação e equilíbrio. Os atendimentos são realizados por discentes do curso de Fisioterapia da UFRN campus Natal Central, supervisionados por uma preceptora de Pós-Graduação e coordenados por uma docente.

 

Palavras-chave: extensão; universidade; Parkinson.
EMPODERAMENTO DOCENTE E EDUCAÇÃO BILÍNGUE PÚBLICA: EXPERIÊNCIAS DE APERFEIÇOAMENTO LINGUÍSTICO DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Freudenberger Martiny Francieli , Silva Paredes David Raphael , Medeiros Nóbrega Renato , Gouveia Correia de Freitas Nicolly , Barbosa Cabral João Victor
Published: January 2023

RESUMO: O presente relato de experiência tem por objetivo compartilhar as vivências realizadas por uma equipe extensionista junto a professores/as de uma escola bilíngue pública em João Pessoa - PB. O propósito de tal parceria foi potencializar a proficiência linguística dos/as professores/as de uma escola municipal que ministram parte de suas disciplinas escolares em língua inglesa. Para tanto, foi implementado um curso realizado junto ao público atendido no período de outubro a dezembro de 2021. Tal curso tratava de questões particulares ao ensino bilíngue e suas metodologias de implementação em escolas, bem como de aspectos relevantes ao uso de língua inglesa em contexto de ensino. A avaliação permanente das ações permitiu o atendimento das demandas dos/as professores/as participantes, o que trouxe resultados positivos a todos os envolvidos no projeto de extensão.
ATUAÇÃO DA EQUIPE MULTIPROFISSIONAL NO FORTALECIMENTO E APOIO ÀS PRÁTICAS DE AÇÕES EDUCATIVAS SOBRE DOAÇÃO DE LEITE HUMANO NO MUNICÍPIO DE SANTA CRUZ: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA.
Authors: Sena Soares Glória Maria , Martins Azevedo Castro Gabrielle Mahara , Cirne Medeiros da Cunha Amanda , Gomes de Medeiros Lívya Maria , Araújo Gomes Andréa Bárbara
Published: January 2023

O estudo expõe as vivências práticas na elaboração de ações que visaram fortalecer a doação de leite materno no município de Santa Cruz/RN, com a participação do grupo de extensão da UFRN/FACISA e profissionais da equipe multidisciplinar do Hospital Universitário Ana Bezerra (HUAB). Trata-se de um relato de experiência, desenvolvido a partir das ações produzidas durante o mês de incentivo à doação de leite humano, por meio do projeto de extensão “Proteção, promoção e apoio à amamentação: fortalecendo a Iniciativa Hospital Amigo da Criança no HUAB”. Os resultados obtidos foram satisfatórios, haja vista, que houve uma participação ativa de gestantes, puérperas, profissionais e discentes, evidenciando a importância das ações de saúde que visem a educação permanente e continuada.
USO DO JARDIM SENSORIAL PARA O ENSINO DE EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL
Authors: ALEXANDRE COSTA LETÍCIA GRACYELLE , FERREIRA RIBEIRO DE OLIVEIRA LARISSA , ROCHA BEZERRA THIAGO , PIRES ROCHA JEFERSON LUIS , De Oliveira Campos Viviane
Published: January 2023

O Trilhas Potiguares é um programa de extensão da UFRN que visa estreitar o vínculo entre a Universidade e a comunidade externa. Na Edição de 2022 no município de Passagem foi realizada a ação intitulada de Jardim Sensorial. O objetivo da ação era a construção de um jardim para a sua utilização como espaço não-formal de ensino, buscando principalmente o seu uso para o ensino de Educação Ambiental. A implementação ocorreu com êxito assim como a sua aplicação. Os alunos da turma participante envolveram-se ativamente durante todo o processo.
Analisa Harmonisa Tegangan Pada Sistem Kelistrikan Kapal Latih Bung Tomo Dengan Simulasi
Authors: Sibuea Andhika Daniel Hartim Pradana
Published: January 2023

Harmonisa merupakan suatu kejadian yang timbul akibat pengoperasian beban listrik non linier atau motor listrik, yang merupakan sumber terbentuknya gelombang frekuensi tinggi kelipatan dari frekuensi fundamental. Frekuensi tinggi ini mengganggu sistem kelistrikan, sehingga bentuk gelombang arus maupun tegangan menjadi cacat. Dampak dari tegangan dan arus ini dapat menimbulkan panas yang berlebihan pada sistem distribusi kelistrikan,Â  rugi-rugi energi dan menurunnya faktor daya sehingga pada akhirnya penggunaan energi listrik menjadi tidak efisien. Harmonisa dapat membuat motor listrik menjadi overheat, terbakarnya kabel, dan rusaknya peralatan listrik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dari peralatan listrik apa saja harmonisa itu muncul dan untuk mencegah hubungan arus pendek pada kapal. Untuk itu penulis telah melakukan analisa terhadap sistem distribusi listrik pada kapal yang memiliki gejala drop voltage yang cukup besar, dengan metode pengukuran harmonisa menggunakan simulasi wiring diagram Kapal latih Bung Tomo pada software ETAP dengan standar parameter dari IEC dan BKI. Data kelistrikan kapal diinput dan dijalankan pada software setelah hasil didapat maka dilakukan perhitungan untuk menentukan filter harmonisa. Hasil dari penelitian ini telah dapat mengurangi nilai harmonisa yang melebihi standar THD 5% menjadi THD 1,77% yang dapat mengurangi kerugian pada sistem kelistrikan kapal yang ditimbulkan dari harmonisa.
Writers, Manuscripts, Collectors: Modern Authorship and the Fin-de-Siècle Origins of the Literary Archive
Authors: Sommer Tim
Published: January 2023

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, collecting authors’ material remains developed from a private pursuit into a public mission, a history that is coupled to the emergence of modern institutions such as the research library and the literary archive. Authors of the period were themselves both aware of and involved in the market for literary manuscripts and the increasingly institutionalized culture of collecting writers’ papers. This article looks at literary fiction as a contemporary medium in which this moment of transition was mirrored. As a case study, I focus on the early writings of Edith Wharton – retracing a gradual shift in her creative interests from the autographs of contemporary or near-contemporary writers to those of canonized figures and from collecting as an amateur occupation to collecting as a professional endeavour.
Introduction: Institutions of Authorship
Authors: Löffler Philipp , Sommer Tim
Published: January 2023

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Tanoker community as a counter culture movement to communicate traditional games in Ledokombo Jember Indonesia
Authors: Juariyah Juariyah , Adawiyah Putri Robiatul
Published: January 2023

Tanoker is one of the traditional games in Indonesia which is one of the cultural heritages whose existence must be protected and preserved. The Tanoker community has begun to actively promote this traditional game to be introduced to the community. The purpose of this study is to examine the Tanoker community in their efforts to prevent the negative impact of online gaming culture through traditional games. This type of research using in this study is a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods was used in this study as well as by analyzing the text and interview results. The results showed that the Tanoker community played a role in communicating the traditional game of tanoker in the community as a counter culture movement to communicate traditional games in Ledokombo Jember. The Tanoker Ledokombo community is not anti-modern games, some of them who come with cell phones, there are only rules when activities are being carried out, their cell handphones cannot be used. This is where good values are internalized in children Tanoker aims to contribute solving problems, especially preparing children to live healthy, fostering a cooperative, discipline, and sportive sense, being smart and having prosperous lives.
The presumption of innocence: Interpretation and application in online journalism
Authors: Wahyudi Dicky , Sujoko Anang , Ayub Zainal Amin
Published: January 2023

Implementation of the Presumption of Innocence by journalists has implications for the occurrence of trial by the press and potentially impacts social disharmony. This study aims to explain the interpretation of the presumption of innocence in journalism, and the understanding and application of the presumption of innocence by online media journalists. This research uses qualitative methods by utilizing two data collection techniques. Firstly, documentation that collects some related research about the Journalistic Codes of Ethics of the Press Council, PWI and AJI. Secondly, in-depth interviews with four online media journalists. The result shows that the literal interpretation of the presumption of innocence is a principle not to judge someone even though it is side by side with the principle of objectivity, covering both sides, mention of identity, and legal grammar. Online media journalists have a collective understanding of the presumption of innocence. However, the journalists have an authentic understanding that causes the different implementation of the presumption of innocence. Moreover, demands for faster news production, media agency policies, and personal interest from journalists also impact partial implementation. This research contributes by forming a model for applying the presumption of innocence for online media journalists to avoid trial by the press.
Caracterización de la producción de semillas de arroces regionales en la subregión de la Mojana.
Authors: Martínez-Reina Antonio Maria , Peréz Cantero Shirley Patricia , Morales Ángulo José Gregorio
Published: January 2023

El cultivo del arroz forma parte de la economía de la subregión de la Mojana, la semilla es un insumo básico, que la producen los agricultores quienes han conservado el material genético año tras año. La literatura no reporta un estudio de caracterización de la producción, por esta razón esta investigación tuvo como objetivo caracterizar la producción de semilla de materiales regionales de arroz en esta región. Con datos de una encuesta formal estructurada aplicada a 95 agricultores seleccionados por muestreo aleatorio simple. Se usaron técnicas como frecuencias, tablas de contingencia, y estadísticas básicas. Además, la formulación de un modelo econométrico para estimar las funciones de oferta y demanda de semilla. Los resultados muestran que se trata de pequeños productores que en promedio siembran 1 hectárea, con nivel de escolaridad bajo, el 71% de la muestra encuestada ha cursado primaria. La edad promedio de los agricultores es de 52 años. Un 57% de los agricultores encuestados obtienen la semilla de la cosecha anterior. Se encontró que más de un 90% de los encuestados tienen probabilidad de aumentar el área cultivada y se calcula que esta podría crecer en 60 hectáreas. Se concluye que la demanda de semilla puede aumentar por el hecho que un 66% de la muestra siembra dos veces al año, lo cual permite inferir que en todo el año se requiere semilla y los meses donde más se siembra son diciembre, enero, febrero y marzo aprovechado la época seca con los llamados cultivos de sereno.
Identificación de microorganismos asociados al suelo, sustrato y agua de un sistema productivo de Cannabis sativa  L.
Authors: Patiño Moscoso Manuel Alfonso , Rodríguez Yzquierdo Gustavo Adolfo , Betancourt Vásquez Mónica
Published: January 2023

El cultivo de cannabis medicinal ha tomado una gran importancia en los últimos años en Colombia y en otros países de Latinoamérica. Dadas las características de producción del cultivo, que se basa fundamentalmente en modelos orgánicos, es importante conocer los microorganismos que acompañan el sistema de producción y sus posibles implicaciones en el manejo. En este trabajo se aislaron y caracterización los microorganismos en las diferentes fases de producción de un cultivo de cannabis en alta densidad: plantulación, o áreas de propagación, lotes de producción y las áreas de poscosecha (presecado de flor); en cada una de estas áreas se tomaron muestras de: suelo, sustratos y agua y se identificaron los microorganismos presentes, por siembra directa en medios de cultivos, empleando identificación microscópica y caracterizaciónmolecular. Se encontró una alta diversidad en todas las áreas de producción y se evidenció que los microorganismos benéficos (Trichoderma spp. y Bacillus spp.) aplicados al sistema productivo ayudan a regular las poblaciones de losmicroorganismos en el suelo y en lo sustratos. Se identificó que la perlita y la fibra de coco favorecen el desarrollo de las poblaciones de microorganismos solubilizadores de fósforo y fijadores de nitrógenoy que la producción de compost a partir de los desechos del cultivo es fitosanitariamente seguro. No se identificó en ninguna de las muestras evaluadas poblaciones de patógenos en niveles que pudieran explicar la presencia de enfermades en el cultivo.
Endófitos fúngicos relacionados con la maduración natural y compuestos aromáticos en frutos de especies de la orquídea del género Vanilla
Authors: Mosquera-Espinosa Ana T. , Rodríguez-Mina Yely G.
Published: January 2023

La interacción biótica entre plantas y hongos endófitos fortalece la capacidad adaptativa de los hospederos frente a perturbaciones del ambiente, y confiere a los microorganismos asociados beneficios de nutrición y protección. Estudios asociados a hongos endófitos reportan su presencia en la mayor diversidad de plantas existentes. En diferentes plantas hospederas,  la interacción con hongos endófitos favorece la producción de metabolitos secundarios y fitohormonas que participan en la obtención de propiedades organolépticas como los sabores y los aromas. Sin embargo, las investigaciones desarrolladas en el género Vanilla son escasas, dificultando el entendimiento de las funciones que pueden desempeñar estos microorganismos en beneficio del hospedero. Con relación a Vanilla, los frutos de especies dentro del clado aromático se distinguen por la presencia de compuestos aromáticos, que aumentan su contenido durante la maduración. Algunos estudios, han demostrado que en los frutos de esta orquídea existen hongos endófitos posiblemente asociados al proceso de maduración que se acelera mediante el curado, pero pocos de estos estudios, han evaluado la actividad de dichos hongos relacionados con la maduración del fruto de forma natural. En esta revisión se recopila literatura científica relacionada con el conocimiento de las comunidades de endófitos fúngicos y su posible aporte en la maduración y producción de compuestos aromáticos en los frutos de vainilla. Se identifican oportunidades de investigación para desarrollar futuros estudios sobre el papel de los microorganismos fungosos para la obtención de metabolitos y precursores aromáticos de los frutos en especies de Vanilla, tanto en condiciones silvestres como en cultivos comerciales.
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Recent Progress in Materials in 2022
Authors: Editorial Office Recent Progress in Materials
Published: January 2023

The editors of Recent Progress in Materials would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2022. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers receive a voucher entitling them to a discount on their next LIDSEN publication and can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the service Publons (https://publons.com) to receive recognition. Of course, in these initiatives we are careful not to compromise reviewer confidentiality. Many reviewers see their work as a voluntary and often unseen part of their role as researchers. We are grateful to the time reviewers donate to our journals and the contribution they make.
Trust and Uncertainty in the Implementation of a Pilot Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Program in Primary Care: Qualitative Study of Patient and Health Care Professional Views
Authors: Chew Evelyn , Teo Sok Huang , Tang Wern Ee , Ng David Wei Liang , Koh Gerald Choon Huat , Teo Valerie Hui Ying
Published: January 2023

Background

Trust is of fundamental importance to the adoption of technologies in health care. The increasing use of telemedicine worldwide makes it important to consider user views and experiences. In particular, we ask how the mediation of a technological platform alters the trust relationship between patient and health care provider.

Objective

To date, few qualitative studies have focused on trust in the use of remote health care technologies. This study examined the perspectives of patients and clinical staff who participated in a remote blood pressure monitoring program, focusing on their experiences of trust and uncertainty in the use of technology and how this telehealth intervention may have affected the patient-provider relationship.

Methods

A secondary qualitative analysis using inductive thematic analysis was conducted on interview data from 13 patients and 8 staff members who participated in a remote blood pressure monitoring program to elicit themes related to trust.

Results

In total, 4 themes were elicited that showed increased trust (patients felt reassured, patients trusted the telehealth program, staff felt that the data were trustworthy, and a better patient-provider partnership based on the mutually trusted data), and 4 themes were elicited that reflected decreased trust (patients’ distrust of technology, clinicians’ concerns about the limitations of technologically mediated interactions, experiences of uncertainty, and institutional risk).

Conclusions

Managing trust relationships plays an important role in the successful implementation of telemedicine. Ensuring that trust building is incorporated in the design of telehealth interventions can contribute to improved effectiveness and quality of care.