bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of antifungals in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis: an integrative review
Authors: Moreira Kellyane Folha Gois , Feitosa Carla Danielle Araújo , Magalhães Camila Fortes Castelo Branco , Nascimento Matheus Oliveira do , Carvalho André Luis Menezes , Silva-Júnior Fernando Lopes e
Published: June 2024

Objective: To identify scientific evidence available in the literature and analyze the action of antifungal drugs used for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Methods: Integrative literature review conducted in the databases Medline/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, SCOPUS and VHL; with the descriptors "woman", "antifungal agents"; "vulvovaginal candidiasis". Results: Ten scientific articles published between 1983 and 2020 were obtained. Of these, four were developed in Iran; followed by Mexico, England, Taiwan, Thailand, Denmark, and the United States. In terms of methodological design, most studies are clinical trials (n=8), and two are cross-sectional studies. Regarding the level of evidence, eight are level II, and only two investigations are level IV. Concerning the antifungal drugs used in the treatment, there was a predominance of clotrimazole (n=4; efficacy ranging from 42.4% to 98.3%), followed by econazole (n=2; efficacy between 39% and 89%), combined or not with another antifungal drug. Conclusion: The use of clotrimazole stands out, as it is highly effective in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge and improvement of the clinical practice of nursing and other health professionals. It is expected that these results will encourage further studies and update clinical practices.
Use of episiotomy in a high-risk reference maternity hospital and its associated factors
Authors: Lucena Natally Calixto , Barbosa Deisyelle Magalhães , Monteiro Bruna Rodrigues , Barbosa Silvia Maria Cristovam , Lemos Maria Assunção da Silva , Ferreira Bárbara de Souza
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a prática da episiotomia em uma maternidade de alto risco e seus fatores associados Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal que analisou um total de 333 fichas obstétricas anexadas aos prontuários de puérperas de uma maternidade de alto risco no período de janeiro a dezembro de 2021. Os dados foram coletados de agosto a dezembro do ano de 2022. A análise foi realizada de forma descritiva, utilizando-se o teste Qui-Quadrado a fim de comparar e delinear as proporções dos grupos de amostras de interesse. Resultados: Em 5,41% (18) das parturientes, realizou-se episiotomia; 66,67% (12) tinham histórico de síndrome hipertensiva na gestação; 55,56% (10) encontravam-se na faixa etária de 20- 29 anos; das parturientes, 94,44% (17) pariram em posição litotômica; 94,44% (17) eram primíparas, sem acompanhante na hora do parto, 88,89% (16); e 66,11% (11) tiveram assistência prestada por profissional médico. Conclusão: Muitas são as barreiras a serem enfrentadas para promover e ressaltar o protagonismo da mulher durante o processo de parir, as informações trazidas por este estudo permitiram concluir a continuidade da prática da episiotomia. Com isso, espera-se que o estudo contribua para mudança, readequação e sensibilização das práticas obstétricas profissionais para que ocorra uma transformação desse cenário.
Perceptions of mothers of children with autism about a support network and self-care strategies
Authors: Luna Aislany Warlla Nunes , Melo Mônica Cecília Pimentel de , Santos Ana Dulce Batista dos , Calado Jacqueline Iukisa Faustino , Santos Maria Vivianne Pereira dos
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Analisar as percepções das mães de crianças com autismo quanto à rede de apoio existente e as estratégias de cuidado para si que poderiam ser oferecidas pelos serviços terapêuticos em sala de espera. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado em outubro de 2021, aprovado pelo comitê de ética, parecer 4.767.339. Empregou-se a entrevista semiestruturada com 29 mães de crianças diagnosticadas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista, através da análise temática de conteúdo.  Resultados: Perante a necessidade terapêutica dos filhos, cabe às mães toda a logística de acompanhamento da família, em uma representação patriarcal que ainda não rompeu com o romantismo da maternidade. As mães apontam a necessidade de momentos que pudessem proporcionar a realização de atividade física, alongamento, meditação e de cuidados estéticos, pois devido à sobrecarga a qual são submetidas e à carência da rede de apoio a elas ofertadas, os locais terapêuticos poderiam também vir a ser ambientes de autocuidado.  Conclusão: Ressalta-se que os serviços precisam reconhecer as marcas do patriarcalismo e, ao mesmo tempo, ofertar acolhimento, escuta e atendimento a outras necessidades que permeiam a maternagem de uma criança com autismo.
Epidemiological characterization of exogenous poisoning cases in the state of Pará between 2012 and 2021
Authors: Batista Neto José Benedito dos Santos , Castro Thiago Marcírio Gonçalves de , Silva Herberth Rick dos Santos , Almeida Cristielle Larissa Sousa de , Cantão Benedito do Carmo Gomes , Silva Filho José Adelmo da , Borba-Pinheiro Claudio Joaquim
Published: June 2024

Objective: To characterize the epidemiological profile of exogenous poisoning cases in the state of Pará between 2012 and 2021. Methods: Quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, based on data collected from the Notifiable Diseases Information System. Results: During this period, 5,803 cases of exogenous poisoning were recorded in Pará. There was a predominance of females (56.92%), aged between 20 and 39 (39.10%) and brown (74.93%). The circumstances that stood out were suicide attempts (32.62%) and accidental use (24.47%), the toxic agents drugs (25.52%) and agricultural pesticides (13.42%), cases of acute-single exposure (58.94%), clinical diagnosis (47.11%) as a confirmation criterion and progression to cure without sequelae (65.88%). When relating circumstances to age group and gender, a high number of suicide attempts were identified among young people and adults (n=1,633), mainly women (n=1,198), while in accidental use, the main victims were children (n=840), especially males (n=740). Conclusion: Exogenous poisoning has become a health problem in the state of Pará, with specific characteristics, and it is necessary to promote health education to help alert children, young people, families and the community as a whole.
Social representations of pregnant women about pregnancy during prenatal care
Authors: Silveira Maria Adelaide Moura da , Rodrigues Antonia Regynara Moreira , Dantas Sibele Lima da Costa , Melo Laura Pinto Torres de , Fialho Ana Virgínia de Melo , Rodrigues Dafne Paiva
Published: June 2024

Objective: To understand the social representations of pregnant women about pregnancy during the prenatal period. Methods: A qualitative study, guided by the theoretical assumptions of the Social and Methodological Representations of the Convergent Care Research, carried out with 11 pregnant women accompanied by the family health strategy, after approval by the Ethics Committee. For data collection, an in-depth individual interview and the convergence group method were carried out during September to November 2016. The data obtained was subjected to content analysis. Results: Data analysis resulted in two categories: discovery of pregnancy and; pregnancy as a state of change. It was evident that representations of pregnancy are anchored in the realization of the dream and in the religious belief that involves motherhood, as well as in the family constitution and increased sense of responsibility. Final considerations: It is understood from the study that pregnancy, even causing physical, psychological and social changes, is something expected by women and that generates multiple feelings and causes changes.
Obstetric violence as perceived by nursing students
Authors: Correa Kamila Machado , Batista Josemar , Moraes Suellen da Rocha Lage
Published: June 2024

Objective: To identify the perception of Nursing students about the understanding, causes, and prevention actions of obstetric violence. Method: A descriptive, exploratory, and qualitative study carried out at a private university center in Paraná. The data was collected from June to July 2022, using a semi-structured questionnaire for 10 Nursing students and submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: The following category emerged: knowledge of Nursing students about obstetric violence, made up of two subcategories: obstetric violence: concept, types, and understanding of the causes in the perception of Nursing students; and empowerment of women, active listening and training of health professionals to prevent practices that constitute obstetric violence. According to the interviewees, obstetric violence is characterized by abuse and mistreatment by health professionals, in its physical, verbal, moral, psychological, and sexual forms. Professional and structural issues were identified as the main causes, while professional training and women's empowerment were identified as factors for preventing the problem. Final considerations: The students understood the practices characterized as obstetric violence, were familiar with their main causes, and pointed to professional training and the need to provide women with preventive actions against this type of violence in obstetric services.
(Survivig) living on the streets in times of the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Xavier Bárbara Letícia de Queiroz , Oliveira Vinícius Rodrigues de , Teixeira Brenda dos Santos , Soares Amanda , Amaral Jeferson Falcão do , Menezes Harlon França de , Silva Richardson Augusto Rosendo da
Published: June 2024

Objective: To understand the repercussions and ways of coping with Covid-19 in the daily lives of the homeless population. Method: Qualitative study, carried out in a capital of the Northeast of Brazil, from May to July 2021. Thirty-one people who are part of the homeless population participated through an interview. Data processing took place using the IRaMuTeQ 0.7 alpha 2 software, resulting in analyses: similarity, word cloud and dendrogram. Thematic analysis was used, according to Bardin. Results: From the discourse of the homeless population with Covid-19, it was observed in relation to health care: provision of aid in the pandemic period; fear of becoming ill by Covid-19 and acquisition of barrier measures; needs faced during the pandemic and implementation of hygiene measures. Living on the streets increased its vulnerability during the pandemic period, although in our study it was observed that health care gained potential through the availability of the office on the street, with its humanization of assistance and welcoming care. Conclusion: The impacts of Covid-19 on the ways of coping with HLP occurred in socio-emotional aspects, in the provision of prevention measures and social support.
Breastfeeding in primary health care: weaknesses and potentialities of nursing care
Authors: Zanlorenzi Gisele Basso , Wall Marilene , Silva Marcus Vinicius da Rocha Santos da , Santos Bruna Piahui dos , Varjão Jaqueline Alves Soares , Azevedo Evelin Mayara de Oliveira Silva , Ogradowski Karin Rosa Persegona
Published: June 2024

Objective: To identify the weaknesses and potentialities of nursing care for breastfeeding in Primary Health Care (PHC). Methods: A qualitative study developed through workshops held in September 2021 with 43 nursing professionals. Results: Two categories emerged: “Weaknesses of breastfeeding nursing care in PHC” and “Potentialities of breastfeeding nursing care in PHC”. Weaknesses permeate the discourse, which is often not in line with the reality of the postpartum period, lack of theoretical and practical knowledge, cultural influences, short maternity and paternity leave, shortage of professionals, absence of meetings, inappropriate physical space, limited time for care, failure to address the issue and lack of training. Presented as potentialities are the availability of professionals for guidance in different environments, the work of community health agents, the existence of the Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health Center, the Municipal Breastfeeding Support Network, the use of technology and encouraging the participation of partners from prenatal to postpartum. Conclusion: It is necessary to consider the weaknesses identified in order to develop improvement actions focused on increasing breastfeeding indices. As for the strengths, they reflect successful practices that can support and guide other nursing services.
Relevance of intersubjectivity for understanding the low self-esteem of nursing students
Authors: Santos Laís Vasconcelos , Dantas Juliane Rangel , Santos Viviane Euzébia Pereira , Lira Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho
Published: June 2024

Objective: To reflect on the low self-esteem of nursing students in the light of the theoretical framework of the philosopher Alfred Schütz. Methods: This is a theoretical-reflective study, based on scientific literature and authorial experience as a research resource, developed from September to December 2020. Results: The self-esteem phenomenon can be seen through an intersubjective dimension, making it possible to understand the influence of life contexts (personal, social, professional) and academic experiences on the psychic illness of nursing students. Low self-esteem can impair academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and quality of life. And also cause self-destructive behavior, lower self-efficacy and abandonment of the course. Conclusion: Recognizing the intersubjectivity in this phenomenon enables the awakening and encouragement for discussions about the factors that affect psychological well-being and helps in the process of identifying the human responses of students with low self-esteem and planning comprehensive and holistic care.
Sexual education in health: ways to empower women who have sex with women
Authors: Dantas Alisson Rener Araújo , Adriano Anna Kalyne César Grangeiro , Sousa Jonathan Pereira de , Barbalho Isabela Lunara Alves , Fernandes Petra Kelly Rabelo de Sousa , Fernandes Marcelo Costa
Published: June 2024

Objective: To understand how health education on sexual health can contribute to the empowerment of women who have sex with women. Methods: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, mediated by action research. It corresponds to the intervention stage, which was based on the situational diagnosis, the focus of another article. Results: Three educational actions were carried out with the study participants, with the aim of transforming the reality experienced by these women in terms of the obstacles encountered in promoting sexual health. Each intervention focused on problems found in the situational diagnosis, based on semi-structured interviews with seven university students. Conclusion: The promotion of sexual health education expands the role of women who have sex with women through the construction of knowledge, enabling them to be less susceptible to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
Rewriting The American Dream: Ahmet Mithat’s Narrative Of The New World
Authors: Huntürk-yavuz Elif
Published: June 2024

19th century is a period marked by intensified and structuralized modernization efforts in the Ottoman Empire. The declaration of Tanzimat initiated the transformation process on the social and political level. Meanwhile, introduction of the popular Western novel genre into the Ottoman literary system through translation served as an effective literary tool to convey the critiques and new ideas on Westernization to a wider population. The second quarter of the nineteenth century, was marked by the prolific publication of translations from the French and the adoption of European popular genre, the novel. The introduction of the Western novel as a new genre created a new area of discussion on the conduct of translation as well. Ahmet Mithat, a pivotal figure of the Tanzimat period, stands out as one of the pioneers of the novel genre with his novels, adaptations and translations. Being an attractive subject for the translation studies, Mithat’s works provide vivid examples of traditional Ottoman translation and text-production practices. Mithat was also the first to produce fictional works on America. These works shed light on how Mithat, and indeed the Ottoman intelligentsia, perceived the New World. This article delves into Mithat's adaptation and/or rewriting of the short story “Amour et Galvanoplastie” by Oscar Michon, published in Le Figaro in 1885, and René Lefébvre’s fictional work Paris en Amérique published in 1863 which came out as Fenni Bir Roman Yahut Amerika Doktorları (A Scientific Novel or American Doctors) in 1888. By drawing upon André Lefevere's concept of rewriting, I will argue that Mithat rewrites Michon’s satirical piece and Lefébvre’s pro-American fictional novel and thereby recreates an imagined America to his readers from an Occidentalist perspective.
Effect Job Demand Control-Support and Protection Motivation on Compliance in Filling Inpatient Care Medical Record Files
Authors: Nasution Sri Lestari Ramadhani , Maulidin Muhammad , Girsang Ermi
Published: June 2024

An important indicator to determine the quality of service in a hospital is about the completeness of the hospital's medical record files. There are many problems arise due to incomplete medical record files and do not recorded neatly and regularly. The incident is due to lack of medical team awareness in recording all information or actions that would be given to the patient. The aim of this study is to analyse the effect of Job Demand-Control-Support and Protection Motivation on compliance in filling out Medical Record files at RSU ESHMUN Medan 2023. This study uses quantitative research method which is analytical in nature. The total sampling of this study is 115 active nurses at RSU ESHMUN Medan. The result of the study informs that there are very strong and significant effect among Job Demand-Control-Support and Protection Motivation on compliance in filling out Medical Record files at RSU ESHMUN Medan 2023. The variable that has the most influence on Obedience with filling in inpatient medical record files at RSU ESHMUN in 2023 is the Protection Motivation variable. It is recommended to RSU ESHMUN Medan to improve the administration pattern in order to all of nurses have the same job demands and receive the same support.
Effectiveness Of Olanzapine And Diazepam Therapy In Schizophrenic Patients With Agitating States
Authors: Karsa Nevi  Sulvita , Lisal Sonny T
Published: June 2024

Dalam penanganan gejala agitasi akut pada pasien skizofrenia, efektivitas obat antipsikotik, seperti olanzapin, telah banyak diteliti. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai efektivitas penambahan diazepam pada terapi olanzapin dalam mengurangi agitasi pada skizofrenia. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada sekelompok pasien yang telah didiagnosis menderita skizofrenia dan sedang mengalami gejala agitasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain pra-pasca uji dengan pemilihan kelompok yang tidak acak, terdiri dari dua kelompok: kelompok yang hanya menerima olanzapin dan kelompok yang menerima olanzapin ditambah diazepam. Untuk mengukur tingkat agitasi, digunakan skala The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale-Excited Component (PANSS-EC). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya penurunan yang signifikan pada skor PANSS-EC pada semua kelompok mulai dari sebelum terapi hingga hari ketiga terapi. Sebagai kesimpulan, penggunaan terapi kombinasi antara antipsikotik dan diazepam dapat dipertimbangkan dalam penanganan agitasi pada pasien skizofrenia. Untuk pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang pendekatan pengobatan ini, diperlukan penelitian lanjutan dengan jumlah sampel yang lebih besar serta eksplorasi variabel tambahan.
Potential of Black Garlic Nanoparticles as Skin Care
Authors: Andiarna Funsu , Hidayati Irul , Agustina Eva
Published: June 2024

Mask is a beauty product that serves to treat and maintain the skin of the body and face. Black garlic contains antioxidant compounds so that it can counteract free radicals that cause premature aging, wrinkled and dull skin. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of black garlic nanoparticles as skin care. The aim of this research is to develop a face mask product based on black garlic nanoparticles. The research method is by extracting black garlic by maceration and making nanoparticles of black garlic extract with a silver reducing agent. Black garlic extract nanoparticles were substituted for the manufacture of peel-off masks and tested for their characteristic. The results showed that the black garlic nanoparticle mask had a strong antioxidant activity of 21.168 ppm, the particle size is 59.47 nm and had good characteristics as a peel-off mask based on the viscosity, spreadability, drying test. Black garlic masks with nano-sized particles are able to penetrate the skin's pores more effectively, thus aiding in the repair of damaged skin cells.
Development of Monopoly Learning Media in Lactation Education Class to Improve Pregnant Women's Knowledge and Attitude about Breastfeeding
Authors: Hapitria Pepi , Nurlina Neli
Published: June 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding coverage for infants aged 0-6 months was 71.58% in 2021, but most provinces still have coverage below the national average. One of the causes is knowledge. Interesting and fun learning media can affect knowledge or learning outcomes, one of which is interactive media in the form of a monopoly game. The study aims to develop a learning media monopoly game that is feasible in terms of media and material and to determine the effectiveness of learning media monopoly games to improve the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in breastfeeding. This research method uses a research and development model developed by Borg and Gall consisting of 10 steps starting from potential and problems to mass production. The results showed that the feasibility aspects by material experts and users obtained an average score of 4.32 and media experts for engineering aspects 4.9 and visual communication aspects 4.62, all of which were in the good category, meaning that they were feasible and validated to be tested. The statistical test results show that there is an increase in knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about breastfeeding after lactation education using educational media in the form of monopoly games with p-value = 0.000 < α 0.05. The conclusion is that lactation education learning media in the form of Monopoly games is effective in increasing the interest of pregnant women in breastfeeding preparation.
AISI 1040 Çeliğinin Mikroyapı Resimlerinden Mekanik Özelliklerinin Derin Öğrenme ile Tahmini
Authors: Sert Rıdvan , Şahin Ömer , Kılıçlı Volkan , Duran Fecir
Published: June 2024

Malzeme biliminde işlem-mikroyapı ve mekanik özellikler arasındaki çok iyi bir ilişki bulunmaktadır. Çeliklerin oda sıcaklığındaki mekanik özellikleri doğrudan mikroyapıda bulunan ferrit, sementit ve perlit hacim oranlarına ve tane boyutlarına bağlıdır. Bu çalışmada, AISI 1040 çeliğinin mikroyapı görüntülerinden yapay zekâ ile oda sıcaklığındaki çekme özelliklerinin tahmini gerçekleştirilmiştir. AISI 1040 çeliğinden ASTM-E8/E8M standardına uygun olarak hazırlanan çekme numuneleri oda sıcaklığında çekme testine tabii tutulmuştur. Sonraki adımda aynı çekme numunelerinin deforme olmamış bölgelerinden metalografik numune hazırlanıp mikroyapı resimleri elde edilmiş, ferrit ve perlit hacim oranları görüntü analizi yazılımıyla hesaplanmıştır. Bu veriler ile özgün bir veri seti oluşturulmuştur. Evrişimsel Sinir Ağı kullanılarak, mikroyapı resimlerinden akma, çekme ve kopma gerilimi değerleri tahmin edilmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen deneyler sonucunda mikroyapı resimlerinden AISI 1040 çeliğinin mekanik özelliklerinin başarılı bir şekilde tahmininin gerçekleştirilebileceği ortaya konulmuştur (MSE=4,36, RMSE=2,08, MAE=1,66, R2=0,99).
Landscape metrics analysis in the proboscis monkey habitat in Kuala Lupak Wildlife Reserve
Authors: Muhaimin Muhammad , Jumriani Jumriani , Arisanty Deasy , Hastuti Karunia Puji , Angriani Parida
Published: June 2024

Spatial studies of the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) habitat landscape are still limited in information to estimate the sustainability of their habitat in wetlands. Spatial analysis of the proboscis monkey habitat landscape is needed as important information for the preservation of the proboscis monkey habitat which is experiencing degradation due to land conversion. This study aims to analyze the spatial characteristics of the proboscis monkey habitat in the wetlands. Analyzing the characteristics of the proboscis monkey habitat, Worldview-3 data is needed to obtain information on land use and land cover by means of a GEOBIA-based classification, then analyzed using Fragstat 4.2 to obtain Class Area (CA), Number of Patch (NP), Edge Density (ED) values, Landscape Shape Index (LSI), Mean Patch Size (MPS), and Mean Shape Index (MSI) as the implementation of Proboscis monkey habitat characteristics. The results showed that the landscape of the Kuala Lupak Wildlife Reserve has an area of 4,952.10 hectares consisting of 3936 patches with an average area of 67,945 hectares/patch and a standard deviation of 409,2696. The total edge has an area of 1191712,536 meters and a density of 240,648 hectares. The Mean Shape Index has a value of 10.6713. The characteristics of the proboscis monkey habitat in the Kuala Lupak Wildlife Sanctuary illustrates the occurrence of fragmentation of the proboscis monkey's habitat and is not ideal for the protection of proboscis monkeys, because it can lead to isolated pockets of habitat. The results of this study are used as basic information for proboscis monkey habitat actions in the Kuala Lupak Wildlife Sanctuary.
Assessment of pathological response of breast cancer in patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy in a refferal hospital in Amazonas State
Authors: Pacheco Kaiom Cesar Xavier , Pereira Guilherme Vieira , Silva Heitor Augusto de Magalhães e , Pereira Henrique Vieira , Becil Júlia Neves , Oliveira Kimberly Farias de , Carvalho Luana Izabela de Azevedo , Ribeiro Márcio Henrique de Carvalho , Machado Larissa Maria Contiero , Arruda Lucas Barbosa , Andrade Isabela Abud de , Monteiro Mariana de Mendonça Lima Ypiranga , Silva Thaís Cristina Fonseca da , Maia José Guilherme , Pereira Hilka Flávia Barra do Espírito Santo Alves
Published: June 2024

Introduction: The therapeutic options for breast cancer are diverse. Increasingly, treatments are established on an individual basis, depending on a series of variables ranging from age to the molecular profile of the tumor. When neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is necessary, adequate clinical evaluation (CE) and control examinations, such as breast ultrasound (US) and mammography (MMG), are of fundamental importance, as it is necessary to reevaluate the tumor lesion to determine an individualized surgical treatment, with the aim of performing breast-conserving surgery within the available techniques. This study sought to evaluate the pathological response of patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy, analyzing the presence or absence of tumor reduction by relating the physical examination with imaging methods (MMG and US), taking the anatomopathological examination measurements as the gold standard, thus intending to identify the best method for evaluating the pathological response. Methods: This was a prospective, observational, analytical cohort study. The study included 41 patients diagnosed with breast cancer detected by mammography and ultrasound (MMG and US) followed by biopsy, who underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and surgery. The measurements of the malignant breast lesions obtained by CE, MMG and US were compared with the anatomopathological measurements on biopsy as the gold standard. Results: Pearson's correlation coefficient was the statistical method used for evaluation, finding a value of 0.49 between the anatomopathological examination and CE, 0.47 between the anatomopathological examination and MMG and 0.48 between the anatomopathological examination and US (p<0.05). Conclusions: CE, MMG and US showed a moderate correlation with anatomopathological measurement, in addition to a moderate correlation between them, demonstrating equivalence in the pre-surgical definition of the size of the breast tumor after NAC, being complementary to each other to define a measure of greater accuracy of the tumor in breast cancer.
καταστωμύλλομαι (Phryn. PS 78.25–6)
Authors: Tribulato Olga
Published: June 2024

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the verb καταστωμύλλομαι, discussed in the Atticist lexicon Phryn. PS 78.25–6.
ἐκλείψας, ἐκλιπών (Phryn. Ecl. 343, Antiatt. λ 17)
Authors: Merisio Elisa Nuria
Published: June 2024

This article collects the erudite texts on the aorist participles ἐκλείψας and ἐκλιπών and the ancient loci classici concerning them.
μοκλός, μοχλός (Phryn. Ecl. 277)
Authors: Merisio Elisa Nuria
Published: June 2024

This article collects the erudite texts on the nouns μοκλός and μοχλός and the ancient loci classici concerning them.
ἀπέκτονα, ἀπέκταγκα (Moer. α 70, Philemo [Laur.] 355, Thom.Mag. 8.9)
Authors: Batisti Roberto
Published: June 2024

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the perfect forms ἀπέκτονα and ἀπέκταγκα, discussed in the lexica Moer. α 70, Philemo (Laur.) 355, Thom.Mag. 8.9.
κρεμῶ, κρεμάσω, ὀμοῦμαι, ὀμόσω (Antiatt. κ 38, Moer. ο 8, [Hdn.] Philet. 54, Thom.Mag. 254.18)
Authors: Benuzzi Federica
Published: June 2024

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the futures κρεμῶ, κρεμάσω, ὀμοῦμαι, ὀμόσω, discussed in the lexica Antiatt. κ 38, Moer. ο 8, [Hdn.] Philet. 54, Thom.Mag. 254.18.
ἄρκτος, ἀπαρκτίας (Phryn. PS 31.18, [Hdn.] Philet. 314, Σb α 2127, Phot. α 2265)
Authors: Batisti Roberto
Published: June 2024

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the nouns ἄρκτος and ἀπαρκτίας, discussed in the lexicα Phryn. PS 31.18, [Hdn.] Philet. 314, Σb α 2127, Phot. α 2265.
Matilde Cherner and the Ambiguities of a Pioneering Speech
The Articles from La Ilustración de la Mujer (1875) and the Novel María Magdalena (1880)
Authors: Losada Elena
Published: June 2024

Matilde Cherner (1833-1880) published under her male pseudonym – Rafael Luna – María Magdalena, a novel about prostitution that was silenced despite the concealment of her authorial identity. This is a pioneering reflection, but it contradicts the ideologically more ambiguous discourse of her series of articles titled Women Painted by Themselves and published under her name in La Ilustración de la Mujer in 1875. This article aims to analyse these ambiguities, so frequent in the authors of the second half of the nineteenth century, as well as the opacity in the treatment of violence against women.
Subliminal Violence Against Women in Flores y Perlas (1883-84), a Periodical by and for the bello sexo: Two Case Studies
Authors: Siviero Donatella
Published: June 2024

The article presents a formal and content-related analysis of Flores y Perlas, a journal created for women readers which relied almost exclusively on female collaborators. The weekly journal was founded by María del Pilar Sinués who edited it for the first four months. The publication was short-lived (27 issues came out between March 1883 and October 1884) and switched from being a “periódico literario, recreativo y moral dedicado al bello sexo” to a “periódico literario, moral y religioso publicado bajo la censura eclesiástica” for the last two issues, which were edited by Eulalia González de Barbarroja. The objective is to identify in the two articles selected forms of subliminal violence exerted by the authors on their own gender.
SISTEM PENGAMBIL KEPUTUSAN PENERIMA BEASISWA BBM DAN PPAMENGGUNAKAN ANALIYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS
Authors: Arvin Claudy Frobenius  , F.X. Wisnu Yudo Untoro  , Nuroh Istighfarin Hariyani
Published: June 2024

Salah satu  tugas bagian kemahasiswaan di perguruan tinggi adalah memilih calon mahasiswa penerima beasiswa BBM dan PPA. Setiap calon penerima beasiswa harus mendapat salah satu jenis beasiswa yang ditawarkan dan tidak diperbolehkan untuk menerima kedua jenis beasiswa BBM maupun PPA. Memperhatikan persyaratan dan kreteria yang berlaku pada beasiswa BBM dan PPA ada perbedaan dan calon yang mengajukan cukup banyak, barang tentu waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk pengambilan keputusan penerima beasiswa dengan cara manual akan lama. Oleh karena itu, diusulkan algoritma mengambilan keputusan penerima beasiswa BBM dan PPA menggunakan konsep analytical hierarchy process yang mampu melakukan pertimbangan berdasarkan kriteria yang ada pada setiap individu. Algoritma yang diusulkan implementasikan menggunakan pemrograman dengan Bahasa PHP dengan menyimpan baik data masukan maupun hasil pengolahan data pada basis data MySQL. Hasil eksperimen menunjukan bahwa algoritma pengambil keputusan penerima beasiswa BBM dan penerima beasiswa PPA menghasilkan pengambilan keputusan yang sesuai harapan dan dapat digunakan sebagai pengambil keputusan yang bebas dari tindakan kolusi, korupsi, nepotisme, dan penyalahgunaan wewenang.
Malacofauna of Crimea as a possible source of introductions to other regions of Ukraine: land snails of non-Crimean origin
Authors:   State Museum of Natural History, Gural-Sverlova Nina , Gural Roman ,   State Museum of Natural History
Published: June 2024

Background. Due to global climate changes, a number of land mollusc species, previously known only from southern Ukraine or only from Crimea, are increasingly being recorded in different parts of the country. Apparently, not only species of the Crimean origin but also some other molluscs, native or alien to the Crimean Peninsula, could have been introduced from Crimea in different time periods. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to generalise and give a critical analysis of data on the present distribution in Ukraine outside Crimea for 8 such species, whose primary source of dispersal could be, at least partially, the Crimean Peninsula. Materials and Methods. We used the results of our own long-term (from 1994 to 2023) research of the land mollusc fauna in different parts of Ukraine, examined collections of other researchers and amateurs, numerous stock materials of the State Museum of Natural History in Lviv, analysed a number of literature sources from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, as well as reports from two citizen science databases (iNaturalist and UkrBIN). Results and Discussion. We have sequentially analysed the available data about the present distribution and chronology of discovery in different administrative regions of Ukraine outside Crimea for Cecilioides raddei, Phenacolimax annularis, Oxychilus deilus, Xeropicta derbentina, X. krynickii, Monacha cartusiana, Eobania vermiculata, as well as Helix lucorum with the shell colouration characteristic of the mountainous Crimea. It has been established that one or more species have now been reliably recorded in all parts and almost all administrative regions of Ukraine, with the exception of Sumy and Kirovohrad ones. Conclusion. The conducted analysis confirms the potential influence of Crimea on the formation of the present species composition of alien land molluscs not only in the south, but also in other parts of Ukraine. Most of the analyzed species are so far known only from those administrative regions that border the Black and Azov Seas. Two species, X. derbentina and M. cartusiana, are now rather widespread in Ukraine, but most of their known records were made no earlier than 1990s. The data systematized in this study can become the basis for monitoring the further spread of the species under study into different parts of Ukraine, which may become especially relevant in the post-war period.
The effect of salicylic acid on the content of ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds in wheat plants
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kobyletska Myroslava , Kavulych Yana ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: June 2024

Background. Salicylic acid is an important phytohormone in plants, influencing various functions such as senescence, respiration, and stress resistance. Despite extensive studies the role of salicylic acid in stress, its effects under normal conditions are less understood. This study explores the influence of salicylic acid on the biosynthesis of important biochemical compounds such as ascorbic acid, rutin, and other phenolic compounds in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), aiming to elucidate potential applications in agriculture. Materials and Methods. Wheat variety 'Podolyanka' was treated with 0.05 mM salicylic acid and grown under controlled conditions. Biochemical analyses were studied on 7, 10 and 20 days of growth to using the spectrophotometric method for the determination of ascorbic acid, rutin, total phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and xanthones. Methods included chromatography on the plate with silicagel for rutin. Results and Discussion. Salicylic acid treatment significantly increased the ascorbic acid content in wheat shoots at all studied stages. There was also a notable increase in rutin content in the early growth phase. However, the content of other phenolic compounds, such as xanthones, generally decreased under salicylic acid treatment. Intriguingly, anthocyanin content was increased, suggesting a complex interaction within the biosynthetic pathways influenced by salicylic acid. The study also revealed correlations among different phenolic compounds, indicating intertwined metabolic pathways. Conclusion. Salicylic acid enhances the biosynthesis of specific phenolic compounds like ascorbic acid and rutin in wheat, which can have implications for agricultural practices aiming at improving plant resilience and nutritional quality. The differential impact of SA on various phenolic compounds underscores the complexity of plant biochemical pathways and highlights the need for further research to fully understand these interactions and their practical applications.
How Perceived Causal Networks (PECAN) can complement case conceptualization, diagnostic classification and data-based networks: An introduction to a method for constructing personalized networks
Authors: Vogel Felix , Blanken Tessa , Burger Julian , Reichert Julian , Scholten Saskia , Klintwall Lars
Published: June 2024

The personalization of psychopathology through the use of personalized symptom networks appears to be a promising approach for gaining deeper insights into the development and maintenance of mental disorders and for improving psychotherapy. One way to create such networks is by using the PErceived CAusal Networks (PECAN) method. In this method, respondents are systematically asked to quantify how their symptoms are causally linked. Answers are then visualized, either for the individual or aggregated for a group, as a directed network. As compared to time-series analysis, the more established method to create personalized networks, PECAN can represent causal relations irrespective of their time-scales and requiring no data-heavy estimations. The following guidelines are intended to assist clinicians and researchers in the creation of personalized networks using the PECAN method. These networks can facilitate case conceptualization and personalization of treatments for individual patients and the description of groups of patients, thereby revealing recurring feedback loops and consistently central symptoms. Additionally, recommendations are provided regarding the procedures to be employed in the selection of nodes, assessment of edges, and visualization of the data. Furthermore, the potential for evaluating the reliability, validity, clinical usefulness as well as strength, limitations and future challenges of PECAN are discussed. We conclude with an overview of the challenges of PECAN and a research agenda that highlights opportunities to improve the still very young method and implement it in clinical research and practice.
Development and Validation of a Positively Worded German Version of the System Usability Scale: The SUS-DE-Pos
Authors: Perrig Sebastian Andrea Caesar , von Felten Nick , Vollenwyder Beat , Opwis Klaus
Published: June 2024

Despite its popularity, knowledge of the psychometric quality of the System Usability Scale (SUS) in German is limited. This paper addresses this by developing a positively worded German SUS version and investigating two existing German versions. In a preregistered first study, initial positive alternatives for the negative items were evaluated, and the two German versions were compared. Based on these results, a preregistered second study validated the new positive-only SUS version and independently validated the two original German SUS versions. Results indicated that the SUS-DE-Pos, a positive version based on Rummel (2016), performed best. Researchers are thus advised to use this version. If negative items are needed, for consistency, Rummel (2016)'s version is recommended. Overall, this work provides validated German SUS versions, both with and without negative items, addressing a critical gap for German-speaking HCI researchers and practitioners.
Revisiting Working Memory Fifty Years after Baddeley and Hitch: A Review of Field-specific Conceptualizations, Use and Misuse, and Paths Forward for Studying Children
Authors: Miller-Cotto Dana , GORDON REBECCA
Published: June 2024

As trained educational and developmental psychologists who study the role of working memory in educational outcomes, we know the various assumptions made about definitions and measurements of this cognitive ability. Considering the popularity of the Baddeley and Hitch working memory model (1974) in these fields, we raise challenges related to measurement, adopting approaches from adult models, and the concept of executive function in developmental and educational studies. We propose that researchers consider how working memory tasks might tap multiple other abilities. This is problematic in the context of child cognitive development and in understanding which factors explain educational outcomes in children. We recommend giving greater attention to the central executive, acknowledging the overlap between the central executive and executive function in study design, and investigating a developmental model in the context of the broader abilities evoked in measurement. These recommendations may provide a fuller understanding of working memory’s mechanistic role in children’s learning and development and assist in developing reasonable adjustments for specific aspects of working memory for children who struggle.
Development and Feasibility Study of a Mixed-Mode Solar Dryer for Bankariya, Hetauda, Province-3, Nepal
Authors: Basnet Aakash , Khadka Nishan , Dhungana Gaurab , Pradhanang Aashraf
Published: June 2024

Solar Drying is one of the practical and efficient ways to preserve vegetables, fruits, and other crops from spoilage and periodic degradation. Bankariya VDC Hetauda, Province-3, Nepal, where the study was conducted, has been facing the problem of spoilage mainly due to lack of transportation and prevalent effective drying practices. To address the existing situation, basing upon the geographic and economic factors, a mixed-mode solar dryer was fabricated for the locality and the performance of the solar dryer against 2.5 mm slice of fresh ginger was evaluated. The mixed-mode solar dryer showed good results with a percentage time saved of 77.77% and with the cumulative drying rate of 0.0368 kg/h for 1 kg sample and 0.085 kg/h for 2 kg sample, respectively. The mixed-mode solar dried showed promising results for varying sample sizes and could be further upscaled for larger quantities of varying crops.
Techno-economic Analysis of Solar Water Pumping System for Irrigation in Nepal
Authors: Karki Amrit , Lohani Sunil Prasad
Published: June 2024

Solar Water Pumping System is a process where electricity is used to drive water pumps produced from solar PV. It makes solar PV a flexible device to be used in remote Terai-plane areas in the southern region and hilly regions of the country where grid connection is inaccessible. The geographical belt of Nepal is in a very good solar region having about 4 to 5 peak sun hours and more than 300 sunny days in a year. Over 22 percent of agricultural land in Nepal does not have access to irrigation round the year. However, the immediate challenges for mass dissemination of solar water pumping system is the capital cost of the system which is beyond the affordable range for small farmers and rural people. Moreover, perceived benefit analysis of investment on solar water pumping system for irrigation along with possible extension of grid seems essential for investment decision. This paper presents the techno-economic analysis of solar water pumping system based on the design, investment and yearly return from the crops per hectare of land that could be applied in remote Terai areas of Nepal. Result shows the discounted payback period of nine years, which is within the lifetime of the system. Other economic parameters for instance, benefit cost ratio of 1.6 and internal rate of return of 18.15 % mark favorable to invest for the system. In addition, the solar water pumping system is compared with grid-electric pumping system. The cost of a pumping system operated by grid electricity includes the cost of feasible grid extension. The grid extension length is calculated in view of permissible voltage constraint which was performed with software DIgSILENT PowerFactory. The results indicated that, up to four hectare of land, investment on solar water pumping system seems more economical than grid-electric water pumping system with grid extension for a kilometer.
Biodegradation of Components of Mixture of Hydrocarbons by a Defined Pure and Consortium of Selected Hydrocarbon Degraders
Authors: Olanipekun Ogirima Olawole , Ogunbayo Atoke Olaide , Bello Rahaman Adisa
Published: June 2024

The biodegradation of a mixture of aliphatic and polyaromatic hydrocarbons as multicomponent substrates in a liquid medium by pure and mixed cultures of two bacteria, Providential rettgeri and Streptococcus salivarius, two moulds, Trichoderma harzianum and Aspergillus flavipes, and one yeast, Candida famata, was investigated in this study. The microbes were isolated from petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. The fate of the various components in the substrate was monitored individually, and each component was found to decrease during the degradation period. The degrading ability of the consortium was further studied by quantifying the growth of the culture using cumulative Carbon (vi) oxide produced and the optical density method. The rate of degradation of each hydrocarbon was monitored, and growth was observed correspondingly to the degradation of the substrates. At the end of 5 days, 86.54%, 81.85%, and 81.71% of 2-methylnaphthalene, 1-methylnaphthalene, and 1,3-dimethylnaphthalene, respectively, were degraded, while 59.65% and 73.61% of hexadecane and heneicosane, respectively, were degraded. Further degradation was obtained after 11 days, resulting in 2.36%, 3.30%, 5.90%, 6.13%, and 6.35% degradation of 2-methylnaphthalene, 1-methylnaphthalene, 1,3-dimethylnaphthalene, hexadecane, and heneicosane, respectively. Kinetic parameters such as the maximum substrate consumption rates of 0.507, 0.194, 0.798, 1.490, and 0.731 g/g/hr, and the affinities of 20.70, 6.31, 50.60, 601.0, and 358.0, were obtained for 2-methylnaphthalene, 1-methylnaphthalene, 1,3-dimethylnaphthalene, hexadecane, and heneicosane, respectively. This result showed the prospect of the defined consortium for bioremediation of multicomponent substrates.