bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Psychological Consequences and Coping Strategies of Patients Undergoing Treatment for COVID-19 at a Tertiary Care Hospital”
Authors: Patil Satyajeet Tulshidas , Datar Manjiri Chaitanya , Shetty Jyoti Vittaldas , Naphade Nilesh Mahadeo
Published: May 2021

Introduction:

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global threat and has affected physical as well as mental health adversely. There had been an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases in India from May to October 2020. Isolation, hospitalization, and stigmatization were significant issues in COVID-19 crisis. The literature is sparse on the mental health effects on hospitalized COVID-19 patients. This study aimed to describe the psychological consequences and coping strategies of COVID-19 patients admitted to tertiary health-care hospital. The objectives were (1) to assess the psychological consequences in COVID-19 patients admitted to our hospital, (2) to assess the coping strategies in these COVID-19 patients, and (3) to find correlations of sociodemographic characteristics, psychological consequences, and coping strategies of these COVID-19 patients.

Methods:

In this cross-sectional qualitative study, 100 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 infection participated. In-depth interviews were conducted using semi-structured questionnaire. The narratives were coded into themes and correlations of variables generated were done using Chi-square test.

Results:

The most common themes about the psychological state of patients were loneliness and isolation (56%), adjustment issues in the hospital (54%), and concerns about family members (32%). Patients who had family members also suffering from COVID-19 illness (24%) had more concerns about their health (Chi-square 25.209, P = 0.00) and had worries of their future (Chi-square 7.023, P = 0.008). Females had more worries about family members (Chi-square 16.295, P = 0.00) and had more concerns about their own health (Chi-square 5.71, P = 0.01). The most common coping strategies used by patients were digital communication with family members (82%), distraction (58%), and communicating with other co-patients (30%) to deal with their psychological distress.

Conclusion:

COVID-19 infection leads to psychological distress due to multiple factors. Timely interventions with support for effective coping mechanisms can help in alleviating the distress.
Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Rashvand Farnoosh , Ghorbani Azam , Esmailzadehha Neda
Published: May 2021

Introduction:

As components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), obesity, hypertension, and diabetes have been associated with decreased health-related quality of life (HQoL). The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of HQoL and MetS in Qazvin, Iran.

Methods:

In a cross-sectional design, 1071 people in Qazvin were identified via multi-stage cluster random sampling. MetS was defined based on the Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. HQoL was assessed using a 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test and analyses of covariance.

Results:

Of 1071 people, 328 participants had MetS. Mean scores of whole domains of the SF-36 scale in MetS participants was lower than subjects without MetS. Mean scores of physical functioning (74.0 ± 23.4 vs. 82.2 ± 20.1, P < 0.001), bodily pain (61.3 ± 22.7 vs. 65.1 ± 20.6, P = 0.009), and general health (59.4 ± 18.2 vs. 63.5 ± 17.3, P < 0.001) domains were statistically different between participants without MetS and those with MetS. The mean scores of mental domains were not significantly different between the two groups. After adjusting for age and gender, domains of HQoL were not significantly different between the two groups.

Conclusion:

After adjusting for age and gender, no association was observed between QoL domains and MetS. From a public health perspective, the increasing prevalence of MetS in the Iranian population requires effective health promotion policies and lifestyle modification to improve the patients' HQoL.
A Preliminary Study of Self-Reported Childhood Sexual Abuse among College Students from Southern India
Authors: Rathinam Rajesh Duraisamy , Singh Abhishek , Gupta Vikas , Ramalingam Rajarajan , Darshini LD
Published: May 2021

Introduction:

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is truly a multidimensional issue having long-lasting effect on subject's physical and psychological health. The study was conducted with an aim to study various aspects of self-reported childhood sexual abuse in a sample of students from South India.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was carried out during July to September 2018 among 399 students of two colleges located at Puducherry using a self-administered questionnaire. The desired sample size was calculated considering the proportion of college students suffered from childhood sexual abuse as 53.2%. In each college, the line listing of students from 1st year to final year was done and simple random sampling technique was used for selecting the study subjects. The study was initiated after obtaining institutional ethical approval, and every student was ensured of complete confidentiality and privacy.

Results:

Of total 399 students, 130 (32.7%) students reported experiencing one or other form of CSA. Majority (40.0%) did not inform or share the instance of CSA to anyone. Fear of negative consequences (48.1%) and feelings of guilt (32.7%) were two top most factors that made them not to inform such abuse to their family members.

Conclusion:

Approximately one-third of students reported an incident of sexual abuse at least once in his/her life in Puducherry; thus, roots of CSA are deep in the society in which we live.
Критерий полноты относительно оператора замыкания по перечислению в трехзначной логике
Authors: Marchenkov Sergey Seraphimovich , Prostov Vasily Andreevich
Published: May 2021

На множестве $P_k$ функций $k$-значной логики рассматривается оператор замыкания по перечислению (П-оператор). Доказано, что при любом $k\geqslant 2$ любой позитивно предполный класс в $P_k$ является также П-предполным. Установлено, что в трехзначной логике других П-предполных классов не существует.
О замкнутых классах в частичной $k$-значной логике, содержащих все полиномы
Authors: Alekseev Valerii Borisovich
Published: May 2021

Пусть $Pol_k$ - множество всех функций $k$-значной логики, представимых полиномом по модулю $k$, и пусть $Int(Pol_k)$ - семейство всех замкнутых классов (относительно суперпозиции) в частичной $k$-значной логике, содержащих $Pol_k$ и состоящих только из функций, доопределимых до какой-нибудь функции из $Pol_k$. Ранее автором было показано, что если $k$ есть произведение двух различных простых чисел, то семейство $Int(Pol_k)$ состоит из 7 замкнутых классов. В данной работе доказано, что если $k$ имеет хотя бы 3 различных простых делителя, то в семействе $Int(Pol_k)$ есть бесконечно убывающая (относительно вложения) цепочка различных замкнутых классов.
Кривизна мажоритарной булевой функции
Authors: Tissin Aleksandr Sergeevich
Published: May 2021

Рассматриваются мажоритарная и обобщeнная мажоритарная булевы функции от чeтного числа переменных $n$. Для них вычисляются точные значения коэффициентов Уолша--Адамара и кривизны.
Разделяющие точки в разбиениях и словах
Authors: Archibald Margaret , Blecher Aubrey , Knopfmacher Arnold
Published: May 2021

С помощью производящих функций получены оценки наличия (или отсутствия) разделяющих точек в разбиениях и словах. Разделяющая точка - это такое значение $j$, что все значения слева от него не больше $j$, а все значения справа от него не меньше $j$. Получены также асимптотические формулы для чисел разбиений и слов без разделяющих точек, когда размер стремится к бесконечности. Они следуют из асимптотически эквивалентных верхних и нижних оценок, полученных с использованием вероятностных рассуждений.
Предельные совместные распределения статистик четырех критериев пакета NIST
Authors: Savelov M P
Published: May 2021

Найдено предельное совместное распределение статистик следующих критериев пакета НИСТ: «Monobit Test», «Frequency Test within a Block», «Runs Test» и обобщения критерия шаблонов «Non-overlapping Template Matching Test» в ситуации, когда исследуемая последовательность является бернуллиевской с параметром $p$. Отдельно рассматривается случай $p=\frac12 $. Установлены необходимые и достаточные условия асимптотической некоррелированности, а также необходимые и достаточные условия асимптотической независимости рассматриваемых статистик.
Santrifüj Pompa Tasarımında Sayısal Yöntemlerin (HAD/CFD) Kullanımı
Authors: OVALI İsmail , ATALAY Öner , YILMAZ Ege
Published: May 2021

Santrifüj pompalar mühendislik alanında yaygın olarak kullanılan ürünlerdir. Kullanım alanlarına göre çok farklı parametre içermektedir. Tasarım aşamasında ise farklı debiler, basma yükseklikleri için bir çok dizayn parametresi oluşturulması gerekmektedir. Teknolojinin gelişmesi ile birlikte bilgisayar destekli programların tasarım sürecinde kullanımı yaygınlaşmıştır. Bu sayede hem zamandan tasarruf sağlanmakta hem de maliyet azaltılmaktadır. Hesaplamalı Akışkanlar Dinamiği (HAD) veya yabancı dilden alıştığımız şekliyle CFD analizleri pompa tasarımında oldukça yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır. Ürün tasarımı yapıldıktan ve katı model oluşturulduktan sonra analiz programları kullanılarak pompa içindeki sayısal analizler yapılabilir. Burada deneysel metotlara göre en önemli olan avantaj ise parametrelerin sınırsız sayıda değiştirilebilir olmasıdır. İstenilen değerler elde edilinceye kadar süreç devam ettirilebilir. Bilgisayar yardımıyla elde edilen bilgiler ışığında üretim ve kullanım süreçlerine geçilebilir. Bu çalışmada örnek bir santrifüj pompa ele alınarak sayısal analiz adımları sırasıyla açıklanmıştır. Program içinde kullanılan yöntem ve kabuller genel literatür bilgisine göre ele alınmıştır. Uygulanacak yöntemler sınırsız olup istenildiği takdirde farklı yollar ile çözüm ağları genişletilebilir.
Numerical Simulation of Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide Solar Cells Using One Dimensional SCAPS Software
Authors: C. O. Lawani  , Ibeha G. J. , Ige Olumide , Danladi Eli , Emmanuela J. O. , Ukwenya A. J. , Oyedare P. O.
Published: May 2021

The effect of multivalent defect density, thickness of absorber and buffer layer thickness on the performance of CIGS solar cells were investigated systematically. The study was carried out using Solar Cells Capacitance Simulator (SCAPS) code, which is capable of solving the basic semiconductor equations. Employing numerical modelling, a solar cell with the structure Al|ZnO : Al|In2S3|CIGS|Pt was simulated and in it, a double acceptor defect (-2/-1/0) with a density of 1014 cm-3 was set in the absorber in the first instance. This initial device gave a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.85 %, short circuit current density (Jsc) of 37.9576 mAcm-2, Photovoltage (Voc) of 0.7992 V and fill factor (FF) of 85.22 %. When the density of multivalent defect (-2/-1/0) was varied between 1010 cm-3 and 1017 cm-3 the solar cells performance dropped from 26.81 % to 16.87 %. The champion device was with multivalent defect of 1010 cm-3 which shows an enhancement of 3.71 % from the pristine device. On varying the CIGS layer thickness from 0.4 um to 3.6 um, an increase in PCE was observed from 0.4 um to 1.2 um then the PCE began to decrease beyond a thickness of 1.2 um. The best PCE was recorded with thickness of 1.2 um which gave Jsc of 37.7506 mAcm-2, Voc of 0.8059 V, FF of 85.2655 %. On varying the In2S3 (buffer) layer thickness from 0.01 um to 0.08 um, we observed that there was no significant change in photovoltaic parameters of the solar cells as buffer layer thickness increased.
Extension of ADMMAlgorithmin Solving Optimal Control Model Governed by Partial Differential Equation
Authors: Dawodu Kazeem adebowale
Published: May 2021

This paper presents an Algorithm for the numerical solution of the Optimal Control model constrained by Partial Differential Equation using the Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers (ADMM) accelerated with a parameter factor in the sense of Nesterov. The ADMM tool wasapplied to a partial differential equation-governed optimization problem of the one-dimensional heat equation type. The constraint and objective functions of the optimal control model were discretized using the Crank-Nicolson and Composite Simpson’s Methods respectively into a derived discrete convex optimization form amenable to the ADMM. The primal-dual residuals were derived to ascertain the rate of convergence of themodel for increasing iterates. An existing example was used to test the efficiency and degree of accuracy of the algorithm and the results were favorable when compared the existing method.
Biostimulation Effects and Temperature Variation in Stimulated Dielectric Substance (Diabetic Blood Comparable to Non-Diabetic Blood) Based on the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in Laser Therapy
Authors: Sylvester J. Gemanam  , Nursakinah Suardi  , Barnabas A. Ikyo  , Samson Damilola Oluwafemi  , Terver Daniel  , Samuel T. Kungur
Published: May 2021

Human blood exposed to irradiation absorbs electromagnetic energy which consequently effect temperature variation. The evaluation of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of human blood helps to ascertain the values for optimum laser power, time, and temperature variation for fair therapy to avoid blood-irradiation pollution but to enhance its rheological properties when using lasers. Prior knowledge of blood SAR evaluating its dielectric properties is significant, but this is under investigation. We investigate the appropriate SAR threshold value as affected by temperature variation using fundamental blood dielectric parameters to optimize the effect of low-level laser therapy based on physiological and morphological changes of the stimulated diabetic blood. Studies were carried out with Agilent 4294A impedance analyser at frequencies (40Hz – 30 MHz) and designed cells (cuvettes) comprises of electrodes were used in the pre- and post-irradiations measurements. At different laser power outputs, blood samples were subjected to various irradiation durations using portable laser diode-pumped solid state of wavelength 532 nm. Results showed laser at low energy is capable of moderating morphologically the proportion of abnormal diabetic red blood cells. Hence, there is a significant effect using a laser at low energy, as non-medicinal therapy in controlling diabetic health conditions. The positive biostimulation effects on the irradiated diabetic blood occurred within absorbance threshold SAR values range of 0.140?0.695 W/kg and average temperatures range of 24.2?28.0 0C before blood saturation absorbance peak. There is morphological stimulation at a laser power of 50 mW for an exposure time of 10–15 minutes and 60 mW for 5–10 minutes of laser therapy that demonstrates better blood rejuvenated conditions. This occurred within the threshold SAR of 0.140?0.695 W/kg and average temperatures range of 24.2?28.0 0C. Therefore, the diabetic blood irradiated using laser output powers of 70 and 80 mW during exposure durations of 5,10, 15 and 20 minutes rather bio-inhibits positive blood stimulation which has resulted to crenation due to excessive irradiation.
Multicarrier PWM Based Control of Modular Multilevel Inverter with Grid Connected Solar PV System
Authors: Saminathan S & Dr. Ranjithkumar K
Published: May 2021

In this work, a new modular multilevel inverter topology is introduced for a single phase grid connected
Photovoltaic system. This multilevel inverter use less number of switches to generate seven levels compared
to other conventional multilevel inverters. This requires only one isolated dc source to operate. So it is suitable
for renewable energy application. This inverter is designed by submodule configuration; each sub module
contains two switches and one DC link capacitor. The sub modules will be added to the inverter depending
on number of levels. The voltage balancing of DC link capacitor is carried out by Y matrix PWM technique.
Because of Y matrix PWM technique, the inverter gets a self capacitor voltage balancing ability. So there is no
need of external devices required for balancing the voltage of capacitor. A PLL for grid integration and LCL
filter are designed and integrated with this inverter. The simulation of proposed system is carried out by
MATLAB/SIMULINK and performance of THD is monitored as per standards
Performance of 20w Solar Photovoltaic Module for Energy and Exergy Analysis
Authors: S. Yoga Sainath Reddy, Jagannath Reddy Rajendra. G, Sai Ranjith Reddy.K and Ganesh Kumar. I.R
Published: May 2021

The solar photovoltaic system generates both thermal energy and electrical energy by utilizing solar
energy. In this paper an experimental attempt has made for calculating energy output as well as exergy
output of solar PV panel installed at R.L.J.I.T. Bangalore. Energy and exergy analysis was performed by
using first and second law of thermodynamics to evaluate energy and exergy. The framework involved in this
process are ambient temperature, overall heat transfer, open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, fill factor,
solar radiations etc. It is predicted that temperature of pv solar module has most effect on the efficiencies. By
the help of water or air the heat can be removed to improve both energy and exergy efficiencies.
Implementation of ABMS with Cuk Converter for Enhanced Battery Life using Internet of Things
Authors: Juhi Jasiha E & Dr Rajeswari R
Published: May 2021

This paper describes about implementing absolute battery monitoring system using IoT (Internet of things)
for enhanced battery life of BFEV. Cuk converter is used to give ripple less voltage to the battery and also the
converter operates in both normal and regenerating modes. The converter is designed as Vs=20V, fs=50kHz
with 80% of duty cycle for a 12V battery. For enhanced battery life, proper battery monitoring is important to
analyze the battery performance. For SOC determination of battery, voltage method is used to identify the
battery status by Proteus simulation software. The main aim is to analyze the sensitivity of the
electrochemical model parameters under a real-world driving cycle for not only the terminal voltage, but also
the essential states in an ABMS including the smart alerting and notification system through SMS using
SIMCOM GSM modem in order to intimate the user regarding the battery level status.
A Review Paper on Deep Learning Approach for Crop Yield Prediction Assessment
Authors: Richa Verma & Ayushi
Published: May 2021

Precise assessment of harvest yield is a difficult field of work. The equipment and programming stage to
foresee the harvest yield relies on different components like climate, soil fruitfulness, genotype, and different
collaborating wards. The assignment is unpredictable inferable from the information that should be gathered
in volumes to comprehend crop yield through remote sensor organizations and distant detecting. This paper
audits the previous 15 years of exploration work in the improvement of assessing crop yield utilizing
profound learning calculations. The meaning of examining progressions utilizing profound learning methods
will help in dynamic for foreseeing the harvest yield. The cross breed mix of profound learning with distant
detecting and remote sensor organizations can give accuracy agribusiness later on.
Investigation on Image Encryption Using Chaos Based Techniques
Authors: Dr.R.Premkumar., Dr.C.Priya., S.Vengatesh Kumar., Dr.M.Vidhyalakshmi & Dr.S.Saranya;
Published: May 2021

As the trading of information over the open systems and internet is quickly developing, security of the
information turns into a major concern. One conceivable answer for this issue is to encode the information.
Chaos has been generally utilized for image encryption for its diverse elements. There are numerous chaotic
based encryption procedures for information concealing like validation, hashing, cryptography have been
created and are in practice nowadays. This paper moreover investigates the properties of various mapping
techniques that stretches out to the execution parameters utilized as a part of encryption forms. Every one of
the strategies checked on appeared inside the most recent years and are observed to be valuable for the
present day encryption applications. Every system is one of a kind in its own specific manner, which may be
reasonable for various applications. Over the long haul, new encryption strategies are advancing. Hence,
quick and secure traditional encryption systems will be required in applications requiring high rate of
security.
Bagasse Fly Ash as an Effective Adsorbent: Evaluation of Adsorptive Characteristics for 4-Nitroaniline Removal
Authors: Praveen Kumar D. G., Kalleshappa C.M., Amarnath P.C & Shashikala K. J.
Published: May 2021

In the present study we explored the adsorptive characteristics of 4-nitroaniline from synthetic aqueous
solution onto bagasse fly ash (BFA). Batch experiments were carried out to determine the influence of
parameters like initial pH (pH0), adsorbent dose (m), contact time (t) and initial concentration (C0) on the
removal of 4-nitroaniline. The maximum removal of 4-nitroaniline was determined to be 98% at lower
concentrations (50 mg/L) and 41% at higher concentrations (300 mg/L), using a BFA dosage of 10 g/L at
303K. Kinetic study of 4-nitroaniline removal by BFA was well represented by pseudo second-order kinetic
model. The 4-nitroaniline desorption from 4-nitroaniline loaded BFA shows that only 27% and 36% of
4-nitroaniline could be recovered using ethyl alcohol and acetone respectively.
Introduction to Blockchain: An Emerging Technology
Authors: Neenu Kuriakose & Lincy N
Published: May 2021

It is only a matter of time before technology emerges to open up a whole new world of opportunities. For
example, the invention of the Internet was a development like this that changed the world in almost every
theory. Blockchain technology is also one of the emerging technological advances that is expected to change
the way transactions are conducted, thus affecting a wide range of potential applications. Blockchain is a
distributed software network that works both as a digital logger and a method that allows secure transfer of
assets without a mediator. Just as the Internet is a technology that facilitates the flow of digital information,
blockchain is a technology that facilitates the digital exchange of digital value. Anything from coins to land
titles to votes can be token, stored, and exchanged via a blockchain network.
Air Quality Index Estimation Based on Image Analysis
Authors: Mohd Ashraf., Niket., Devender & Dr. Vinod Kumar
Published: May 2021

Air pollution is an issue that is out of the control of an average citizen. Controlling air pollution
requires preventive and control measures on a large scale implemented by the government.
However, what an individual can dois protect him/her from the harmful effects of pollution by
taking precautions such as not going out in times of severe pollution or wearing an air mask
when travelling out. It will be very helpful if a person is able to find out the pollution level
around him.
Government provides measures of pollution in terms of AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI). However
this is provided only at certain centre places. AQI may change drastically between these
centres.
In this report, an effort was made to solve this problem by enabling an individual to find an
estimate of the Air Quality Index near them with their smartphone, even without an Internet
connection, by simply clicking an image of their surroundings. Using this information a person
can take preventive measures to take care of his health. This will not only spread awareness
about air pollution but also protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution.
We have used Machine Learning to achieve this goal. We prepared a dataset of images of sky
and trained a model using several algorithms and compared them. We then used this model to
recognise almost accurate AQI of the surroundings.
Jarvis: Desktop Assistant
Authors: Shashwat Shukla., Srishti Sinha., Sohan Singh & Anupam Lakhanpal.
Published: May 2021

“Jarvis” was main character of Tony’s Stark’s life assistant in Movies Iron Man. Unlike original comic in which
Jarvis was Stark’s human butler, the movie version of Jarvis is an intelligent computer that converses with
stark, monitors his household and help to build and program his superhero suit.
In this Project Jarvis is Digital Life Assistant which uses mainly human communication means such
Twitter, instant message and voice to create two way connections between human and his apartment,
controlling lights and appliances, assist in cooking, notify him of breaking news, Facebook’s Notifications
and many more. In our project we mainly use voice as communication means so the Jarvis is basically the
Speech recognition application. The concept of speech technology really encompasses two technologies:
Synthesizer and recognizer. A speech synthesizer takes as input and produces an audio stream as output. A
speech recognizer on the other hand does opposite. It takes an audio stream as input and thus turns it into
text transcription. The voice is a signal of infinite information. A direct analysisand synthesizing the complex
voice signal is due to too much information contained in the signal. Therefore the digital signal processes
such as Feature Extraction and Feature Matching are introduced to represent the voice signal. In this
project we directly use speech engine which use Feature extraction technique as Mel scaled frequency
cepstral. The mel- scaled frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCCs) derived from Fourier transform and filter
bank analysis are perhaps the most widely used front- ends in state-of-the-art speech recognition systems.
Our aim to create more and more functionalities which can help human to assist in their daily life and also
reduces their efforts. In our test we check all this functionality is working properly. We test this on 2
speakers(1 Female and 1 Male) for accuracy purpose.
ARE YOUTUBE VIDEOS QUALIFIED AND RELIABLE AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN TURKEY?
Authors: Bozdoğan Yeşilot Saliha , İnel Manav Ayşe , Çiftçi Hatice
Published: May 2021

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the quality, reliability, and comprehensiveness of content for YouTube videos in the Turkish language as a source of information for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: "Coronavirus Mental Health" was searched as a subject in the YouTube channel in the Turkish language on April 11th, 2020. The first 100 videos were taken into consideration. Two independent reviewers classified videos as useful or misleading. The inter-observer agreement was evaluated with the kappa coefficient. Modified DISCERN index for reliability and Global Quality Scale for quality were used. The content was evaluated with a checklist developed by the researchers. Results: The mean number of views was 1442.42±3042.49 for useful videos and 1044±1471.83 for misleading videos. The mean Global Quality Scale was 2.68±0.96 for useful videos and 1±0 for misleading videos. The mean DISCERN score was 2.8±1.09, 2.72±0.75, and 3.12±0.66 for shared by independent/professional users, government/news agencies, and universities/professional organizations respectively. Conclusions: The quality and reliability level of mental health videos in the Turkish language for the COVID-19 pandemic were found out moderate. Moreover, the comprehensiveness of the contents didn’t include enough detailed information in regards to protecting mental health.
Factores que influyen en la deserción de la carrera de Administración de Empresas del Centro Universitario de Quiché -CUSACQ –
Authors: Tavico Chamay Angela Teresa
Published: May 2021

La deserción es un fenómeno presente en todos los niveles educativos y se refiere directamente a los estudiantes que toman la decisión de retirarse definitivamente de un programa de estudios o al abandono de los mismos, sin alcanzar su graduación en el tiempo programado.  La investigación se llevó a cabo para describir los factores que causan la deserción universitaria de los estudiantes de las cohortes 2014-2018 de la carrera de Administración de Empresas del Centro Universitario de Quiché, con sede en Santa Cruz del Quiché. La metodología de la investigación se basó en el método descriptivo, con el fin de identificar los factores que influyen en la deserción, juntamente con el enfoque mixto que coadyuvan para la triangulación de resultados luego de tabular los datos obtenidos en los instrumentos utilizados.

Se tomo en cuenta los factores; personales, académicos, institucionales y socioeconómicos. La situación de la deserción es multifactorial sin embargo en este estudio tuvo mayor frecuencia, por un lado, los académicos; el bajo rendimiento de los estudiantes, la transición de nivel educativo, la preparación en ciertas áreas específicamente en matemáticas y por otro lado en los económicos; la falta de oportunidades de trabajo, los bajos ingresos, la coincidencia entre horarios de trabajo y clase que no permiten poder continuar la preparación académica ya que prefieren trabajar para satisfacer las necesidades básicas y optan por retirarse. La mayor deserción se da en los primeros años de estudio, específicamente en el segundo bimestre.
A narrativa gráfica underground e a linha suja
Authors: Neto André Inácio de Assunção
Published: May 2021

Neste artigo pretendemos compreender a narrativa gráfica underground no que diz respeito à obsessão de seus autores por temáticas marginais e conteúdos sujos. Para isso, investigamos a linha suja dos quadrinhos considerando tanto questões de ordem sócio-histórica, em um nível por vezes mais geral, quanto aspectos editoriais e estéticos, específicos do campo da narrativa gráfica.
Entre a fronteira do aprender e o fracasso escolar no Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade
Authors: Pelligrini Elizane Franchi , Nesso Alessandra Cury , Berengel Daniela Cristina Calera , Bolssone Vilma Aparecida Marim , Dos Santos Valéria André , Sasso Leonila Santos Almeida , André Júlio César
Published: May 2021

A escolarização da criança com Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) ainda constitui um grande desafio, visto que além das dificuldades em responder às demandas acadêmicas em termos de aprendizagem, o padrão de interações sociais, com os colegas e os professores, também impõe obstáculos para a participação efetiva em todas as atividades do ambiente escolar. Levantar fatores que levam as crianças com TDAH a não aprenderam na escola foi o objetivo deste estudo longitudinal retrospectivo do tipo coorte histórico que utilizou a revisão de 49 prontuários, com 3 unidades de análise: dados pessoais e socioeconômicos, dados de formação educacional e dados específicos contendo questões dicotômicas de resposta única. Os dados mostrados aqui para os portadores de TDHA da amostra são: 4,1% de histórico de adoção, 2% de existência de patologia de base, 22,4% de histórico de drogadição para o pai e 10,2% para a mãe. Dado discordante da literatura: 87,7% de não reprovação. É primordial buscar constantemente conhecer mais acerca desse transtorno, tanto por parte dos profissionais da educação quanto da família, desde o diagnóstico até o tratamento, de forma a contribuir para oferecer, no âmbito escolar, um ensino significativo para os portadores de TDAH.
Uma Análise da Obra Plantas Tóxicas do Brasil (1871), de autoria do Médico-Botânico Joaquim Monteiro Caminhoá
Authors: Mendes Cledineudo Souza , Del Pino Gilberto Garcia , Bezazi Abderrezak , Neto José Costa De Macedo , Kieling Antonio Claudio , Garcia Sofia Dehaini
Published: May 2021

No trabalho foi feito um estudo teórico e experimental da aplicabilidade de dois tipos de aços ferramentas para obter o melhor resultado no forjamento a quente da mesa inferior da motocicleta que é uma peça de aço resistente. Os dois materiais pesquisados foram o aço ferramenta SAE H13 e o aço SSAB Toolox 44. Como resultado do trabalho foi constatado que o aço Toolox 44 teve melhor rendimento na aplicação em matrizes de forjamento a quente tendo uma melhoria de processo dado por melhor vida útil da matriz de forjamento e maior qualidade da peça forjada.
Ensino de ciências pensando no estudante surdo
Authors:   Rogério Pacheco Rodrigues,   Fernanda Welter Adams,   Nicéa Quintino Amauro
Published: May 2021

O texto se constitui de propostas de atividades, tais como jogos, experimentação, tecnologias e o léxico em Libras da linguagem científica, que resultam num mecanismo de interface mediadora entre linguagem científica e língua de sinais, de forma que o processo de aquisição dos conceitos que se pretende transmitir seja significativamente adquirido pelos estudantes surdos da Educação Básica e/ou Ensino Superior.[...] O livro está composto de capítulos embasados nas propostas de recursos didáticos e metodologias de ensino em que se fazem indissociáveis o uso da Língua Brasileira de Sinais aos recursos visuais, imagéticos e bilíngues, sendo convidativo para que o professor reflita sobre os seus próprios métodos de ensino e ressignifique sua prática pedagógica, oportunizando ao estudante surdo a compreensão dos conteúdos e garantindo o aprendizado da Química, Física e Biologia.
Games na terapia de linguagem em crianças com TEA: uma interface com a crise sanitária
Authors: Albuquerque José Danillo dos Santos , Dias Laryssa Moreira , De Souza Patrícia Moreira Batista , Cajú Kaíque de Abreu
Published: May 2021

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) está ligado a problemas na comunicação e interação social, que podem ser identificados e acompanhados por profissionais de saúde capacitados. Devido à pandemia em decorrência do COVID-19, a telessaúde se afrima como forma de dar continuidade a assistência em saúde, e os serious games como ferramenta auxiliar nos processos de intervenção terapêutica. Com o objetivo de investigar o uso de jogos na terapia de linguagem no autismo e como forma de compreender vantagens e desvantagens dessa abordagem terapêutica foi realizada uma revisão integrativa de textos publicados entre o período 2010-2020. Os textos foram buscados por meio de descritores nas línguas portuguesa e inglesa. 9 artigos atenderam a questão de pesquisa. Todos os estudos apontam a linguagem como a melhor maneira de comunicação e mostram os serious games como um meio divertido de intervenção que favorece positivamente o processo terapêutico. Existem trabalhos desenvolvidos na área que resultaram positivamente nas práticas profissionais, melhorando a comunicação e a intervenção entre pacientes e terapeutas.
Desafios da atenção primária à saúde durante a pandemia da COVID-19 no Brasil
Authors: Sá Gomes Elisa Mileni de , Hilarino Larissa Veloso , Furtado Taynah Regianni , Alvim André Luiz Silva
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: Levantar na literatura os desafios enfrentados pela APS em relação ao atendimento das demandas específicas de pacientes acometidos pela COVID-19. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE, PubMed e na biblioteca SciELO. Resultados: Foi obtida uma amostra de sete artigos de acordo com os critérios de inclusão pré-estabelecidos. Considerando a análise dos artigos finais, observou-se que a APS tem seu potencial limitado diante da pandemia vigente principalmente quando se analisa a escassez de investimento financeiro nesse setor. Discussão: A Atenção Primária à Saúde apresenta falhas quanto a consolidação do teleatendimento, a distribuição de recursos, a organização e o planejamento dos centros de saúde e a execução da vigilância epidemiológica. Todos esses fatores comprometem a prevenção e o tratamento da COVID-19. Conclusão: As dificuldades enfrentadas pela APS na pandemia da COVID-19 são reflexo da má gestão da saúde pública em um cenário anterior à tal crise sanitária.
KEMISKINAN (Kajian Teologis TErhadap Pemahaman Orang Kristen)
Authors: Gultom Rogate Artaida Tiarasi
Published: May 2021

Abstrak Pandangan orang Kristen mengenai kemiskinan, terjadi karena disebabkan ketimpangan struktur masyarakat dimana sekelompok kecil masyarakat yang kebetulan kuat dan mapan, secara ekonomis dan politis menindas golongan atau sekelompok besar yang berada dalam kemiskinan. Kelompok besar (yang miskin) tidak diberikan kesempatan sehingga mengakibatkan kekecewaan dan keputusasaan, kegelisahan dan kekuatiran serta keraguan kepercayaan kepada Allah bahkan mempengaruhi dan mengganggu pikiran. Maka untuk menghindari atau mengentaskan kemiskinan, yang kuat membantu yang lemah, yang kaya membantu yang miskin. Dalam Alkitab kemiskinan itu tidak dianggap sebagai kehendak Allah. Justru Allah melawan kemiskinan memberi perhatian yang khusus kepada orang miskin dan lemah dengan kasihNya di mana Yesus disalibkan dan membawa kemenangan bagi manusia. Jadi kemiskinan tidak didatangkan oleh nasib atau kehendak Allah. Tetapi adalah karena perbuatan-perbuatan manusia. Orang Kristen, melihat kemiskinan tersebut dari segi materi dan juga rohani. Kristen mengatakan orang-orang yang miskin secara rohani adalah orang-orang yang miskin dihadapan Allah, orang-orang yang rendah orang yang berduka cita, orang yang lemah-lembut, yang menggantungkan diri kepada Allah bukan kepada manusia. Mereka mengharapkan pertolongan dari Tuhan sehingga boleh mengasihi sesama tidak hidup untuk membalas dendam. Kata kunci. Kemiskinan menurut Kristen
Effect of using Problem-Based Learning on the Academic Achievement of Higher Secondary School Students
Authors: Dorji Tshewang
Published: May 2021

The quasi-experimental study examines the effect of the Problem-based Learning (PBL) teaching strategy on one higher secondary school student's academic achievement under Thimphu Thromde, Bhutan. The student participants were selected through non-probability convenient sampling techniques. All students of XI Arts (N=30) and XI Commerce (N=38) participated in the study. Class XI Arts students were used as a controlled group and XI Commerce students as an experimental group. The experimental group was taught using PBL, and the control group was taught using the traditional lecture method. The pre-test data were collected through class test 1, and post-test data were collected through class test 2 and 5 points Likert scale survey questionnaire. The results revealed that the experimental group scored higher marks in the class test than the control group. The mean score of the pre-test of the XI Arts and XI Commerce (both controlled group) were 40.75 and 38.81 initially. The mean score of the experiment group's post-test showed 44.73, while the controlled group managed only 43.00. Further, the experimental group had a favorable opinion on the effectiveness of the PBL strategy. The study recommends the implementation of the PBL teaching strategy despite PBL being time-consuming and resource-intensive.
Comparative Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Investigational Once-Daily Sustained-Release (SR) Vildagliptin 100 mg Tablet Formulation with Conventional 50 mg Twice-Daily Regimen in Healthy Indian Males
Authors:   Department of Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Biopharmaceutics (CPB), Wockhardt Research Centre, Aurangabad, India, Pote Alok
Published: May 2021

Background- Among the gliptins, vildagliptin is the only therapy requiring twice-daily dosing and thus adversely impacts patient adherence. To reduce dosing frequency, we developed a once-daily sustained-release (SR) vildagliptin 100 mg tablet formulation with potential to furnish comparable dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibition coverage to the conventional twice-daily regimen. Objective- The current study compares the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) characteristics of investigational once-daily SR vildagliptin 100 mg tablet formulation with the twice-daily dosage of marketed product, Galvus® in healthy Indian adult males after single and multiple-dose administration. Methods- Single and multiple-dose PK-PD assessment was conducted in separate clinical studies enrolling thirty-six healthy subjects under fed-condition. Each study was a randomized, open-label, two treatment, two-period, crossover design. Drug plasma concentrations were quantified by validated liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. DPP-4 inhibition was estimated in the fluorescence-based assay. PK parameters were calculated from the plasma concentration-time curve employing Phoenix® WinNonlin® software. Formulation safety was evaluated by monitoring adverse events. Results- SR vildagliptin 100 mg tablet resulted in peak-less, nearly steady drug concentration-time profile. Thus, its mean PK characteristics after single [Cmax (147.7), AUC(0-24) (1645.04), Tmax (5.29 hr), t1/2 (4.61 hr)] and multiple-dose [Cmaxss (163.59), AUCss (0-24) (1815.36), and Tmaxss (4.65 hrs), t1/2ss (3.71 hr)] administrations were significantly distinct from the Galvus® twice-daily regimen. SR vildagliptin 100 mg tablet demonstrated more than 80% DPP-4 inhibition profile for approximately 23 hrs in both the studies which was comparable to Galvus® twice-daily regimen. Conclusions- Investigational SR vildagliptin 100 mg tablet formulation was found to be safe and well-tolerated. Its ability to provide nearly 80% DPP-4 inhibition coverage over 23 hrs post-dose may reduce the additional pill burden in patients on conventional twice-daily regimen.
The Use of Rewards to Stimulate Employee Creativity: The Mediating Moderation Role of Job Satisfaction and Creative Self-Efficacy
Authors:   Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Amoah Racheal
Published: May 2021

This paper tested the moderated mediation model of intrinsic for creativity to explore the effects of intrinsic creativity on employee creativity. Using 320 supervisor-employee dyads of four educational institutes in Ghana. The results indicate that job satisfaction mediated the positive linkage between intrinsic rewards for creativity and employee creativity. By integrating social cognitive theory and the interactionist perspective, we further recognized that creative self-efficacy could serve as a personal moderator in the linkage between job satisfaction and employee creativity. As the level of creative self-efficacy rose, the linkage between job satisfaction and employee creativity became stronger. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are also discussed.
Effect of Screen-Time on Sleep Pattern and Dietary Habits among College-Going Students in COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Saxena Rahul , Parmar Nitesh , Kaur Prabhleen , Allen Tanu
Published: May 2021

Background: Optimum and good quality of sleep are pertinent to the health and equilibrium of biological functions. Increased use of electronic gadgets for academics and social interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic has extended the screen time of students, affecting sleep and eating patterns. Aim & Objective: To study the association of extended screen time on sleep pattern and calorie intake among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Settings and Design: Observational study was conducted using ‘Google forms’ to collect data on sleep and food intake among 60 college-going students. Methods and Material: Google form composed of questions related to demographic, anthropometry, screen time, sleep quality (PSQI) & dietary pattern (food frequency questionnaire) and tied to written consent was sent via WhatsApp to college students. Statistical analysis used: Data were grouped based on the screen time >10 hrs and </=10 hrs/day. Independent “t” test, Chi-square test and Mann Whitney test were used to compare the sleep domains scores and calorie intake. Results: With an average screen time of 10.9 hrs, 38% of students were using the screen maximally during the night. Poor Sleep Quality was (PSQI Score>5) observed in 80% of the college students, with 46.6% having a sleep of <5 hrs/day. Students' calorie intake was ten times the recommended daily requirement during the stay at home but was negatively related to screen-time, though non-significant. Conclusions: The study concludes that average screen time of students of age group 18-24 years have increased during night under the lockdown. This extended viewing in night has shifted the sleep circadian cycle to morning hours, with daytime sleepiness and poor sleep quality. The high calorie intake was also observed in students during lockdown though no correlation was established with the screen time and sleep quality.
ÍNDICE DE GRAVIDEZ EM ADOLESCENTES MUNICIPES DE NOVA IGUAÇU - RJ
Authors: Alves Santana de Oliveira Gabriela , Cristina da Silva Oliveira Millena , Alves Ribeiro Wanderson , Do Carmo Neves Keila , Porath Azevedo Fassarella Bruna
Published: May 2021

A gravidez na adolescência pode resultar em sobrecarga psíquica, emocional e social para o desenvolvimento da adolescente, contribuindo para alterações no seu projeto de vida futura, assim como na perpetuação do ciclo de pobreza, educação precária, falta de perspectiva de vida, lazer e emprego e, consequentemente, na busca de melhores condições de vida. Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar o índice de gravidez adolescentes em uma maternidade no município de Nova Iguaçu – RJ. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório descritivo, tendo como fonte de informação a pesquisa de campo e abordagem mista (QUAN+ QUAL). Os dados foram coletados entre setembro de 2019 e fevereiro de 2020, em uma Maternidade da Baixada Fluminense localizada no município de Nova Iguaçu. Foram entrevistadas 45 adolescentes com idades entre 14 a 19 anos que se encontravam internadas na maternidade. A análise dos discursos das entrevistadas permitiu reflexões sobre sua percepção em relação à prevenção da gravidez na adolescência, as quais resultaram nas categorias descritas a seguir: 1- sócio demográfica, 2 - conhecimento das gestantes, 3 – impacto da gestação. O conhecimento dos adolescentes sobre os métodos contraceptivos, referindo-se apenas aos seguintes métodos: o preservativo, os anticoncepcionais hormonais, além da concepção de emergência. Entende-se a necessidade de ampliação de ações e de oferta de insumos dos distintos métodos contraceptivos para esse público, bem como a descrição das vantagens de tais métodos, auxiliando a escolha e utilização.
O MAPA MENTAL COMO FERRAMENTA DE ANÁLISE DA COMPREENSÃO DE PROFESSORES SOBRE INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE
Authors: De Oliveira Terezinha Marisa Ribeiro , Amaral Carmem Lúcia Costa
Published: May 2021

Este trabalho descreve o resultado de uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo investigar os mapas mentais como instrumento de análise da compreensão de professores sobre interdisciplinaridade após a participação de uma oficina envolvendo projetos interdisciplinares em Educação Ambiental. A oficina foi desenvolvida durante as reuniões de Atividades de Trabalho Pedagógico Coletivo (ATPC) e contou com onze encontros. A pesquisa teve uma abordagem qualitativa e como procedimento metodológico a pesquisa-ação. Participaram dessa oficina 15 professores das diversas áreas do conhecimento de uma escola estadual no interior de São Paulo. Os mapas mentais foram analisados a partir dos critérios propostos por Buzan (2019). Nesse trabalho apresentamos a análise de quatro mapas mentais envolvendo a interdisciplinaridade, projetos interdisciplinares e projetos interdisciplinares em educação ambiental. Os resultados observados evidenciaram que eles podem não só serem utilizados para a análise de compreensão de um determinado tema, no nosso caso, a interdisciplinaridade e os projetos interdisciplinares na educação ambiental, mas também a sua construção proporcionou uma nova ferramenta para os professores utilizarem em suas aulas ou mesmo para estudarem, uma vez que para sua construção retiraram do texto as ideias principais e as colocaram na forma de palavras chave, desenvolvendo assim, a habilidade de abstração e auxiliou na visão sistêmica da interdisciplinaridade.