bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Community in Syntony: TheorizingAxéin Capoeira Angola and Rural Samba of Backland Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Kurtz Esther Viola
Published: February 2024

Capoeira, Candomblé, and samba—three Afro-Brazilian expressive forms—are indelibly linked in the Brazilian popular imaginary, frequently listed in tandem in tourist brochures and academic literature alike. Yet their relationship remains undertheorized. This article explores the multisensory interconnections among the practices from the perspective of capoeira Angola and samba practitioners in backland Bahia. Practitioners consistently referred to Candomblé when describing their experiences of music and movement, revealing that the practices cultivate shared ways of orienting bodies to sound. More specifically, although the vital force of axé is a concept from Candomblé, practitioners experience axé as affective sound vibrations also resonating in capoeira and samba, bringing their bodies into motion and syntony (aligning frequencies). Ultimately, I argue that axé also resonates beyond the space-times of capoeira events, cohering a community premised upon shared ways of sensing that are grounded in Afro-Brazilian spirituality.
Characteristics of Femoral Shaft Fractures That Predict Ipsilateral Femoral Neck Fractures
Authors: Yeager Matthew T. , Woodard David , Hwang Mina , Quinn Matthew , Patch David A. , Arthur Rodney , Ross Charles O. , Albright J. Alex , Evans Andrew , Rajfer Rebecca , Johnson Joseph P.
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

This study aims to characterize radiographic features and fracture characteristics in femoral shaft fractures with associated femoral neck fractures, with the goal of establishing predictive indicators for the presence of ipsilateral femoral neck fractures (IFNFs).

Methods:

A retrospective cohort was collected from the electronic medical record of three level I trauma centers over a 5-year period (2017 to 2022) by current procedural terminology (CPT) codes. Current CPT codes for combined femoral shaft and IFNFs were identified to generate our study group. CPT codes for isolated femur fractures were identified to generate a control group.

Results:

One hundred forty patients comprised our IFNF cohort, and 280 comprised the control cohort. On univariate, there were significant differences in mechanism of injury (P < 0.001), Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA)/Arbeitsgemeinshaft fur Osteosynthesefragen (AO) classification (P = 0.002), and fracture location (P < 0.001) between cohorts. On multivariate, motor vehicle crashes were more commonly associated with IFNFs compared with other mechanism of injuries. OTA/AO 32A fractures were more commonly associated with IFNFs when compared with OTA/AO 32B fractures (adjusted odds ratio = 0.36, P < 0.001). Fractures through the isthmus were significantly more commonly associated with IFNFs than fractures more proximal (adjusted odds ratio = 2.52, P = 0.011).

Discussion:

Detecting IFNFs in femoral shaft fractures is challenging. Motor vehicle crashes and motorcycle collisions, OTA/AO type 32A fractures, and isthmus fractures are predictive of IFNFs.
Organization of the work of medical institutions in the conditions of emergency situations
Authors:   State Institution “Center for Emergency Response in the Sphere of Public Health”, Aliev Samardin , Tursunov Rustam ,   Tajik National University, Amirov Jovidon ,   State Institution “Center for Emergency Response in the Sphere of Public Health”.
Published: February 2024

Objective: Evaluation of the organization of work of medical institutions in emergency situations. Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of medical and sanitary measures was carried out during the aftermath of a natural disaster - an avalanche in the city of Khorog, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of the Republic of Tajikistan from February 18 to February 27, 2023. Results: As a result of a large snow avalanche, 49 different economic facilities were destroyed. During the natural disaster, 160 people were injured, 11 people were hospitalized with various injuries (6 people - to the regional hospital and 5 - to the Agakhana hospital) and 15 people died. 30 people applied for psychological help in the institutions of primary health care in the city of Khorog. In the medical institutions of the region there is not enough stock of medicines and medical supplies, means of communication in case of emergencies in the field of public health. In the medical and preventive institutions of the region there is no separate operational plan for organizing events in emergency situations in the field of public health and a plan for the medical evacuation of victims to specialized medical institutions or departments. Conclusion: In the medical institutions of the region, medical services to victims of natural disasters were organized in a timely manner and with high quality. In general, the material and technical base of medical institutions in the region is not ready to simultaneously provide the necessary medical care when a large number of victims of natural disasters and other emergencies arrive.
Quantitative analysis of right coronary artery morphology by digital subtraction angiography
Authors: Gitmez Mesut , Mumcu Arzu
Published: February 2024

The right coronary artery (RCA) is a major target for interventional and surgical procedures, but its anatomical variations and normal reference values are not well established. This study aimed to establish the normal distribution values of the length, diameter and angle measurements of the RCA. Angiography images of the RCA of 143 patients were analyzed using digital subtraction angiography techniques. The RCA images of each patient were divided into three sections (Proximal RCA, Middle RCA, Distal RCA) and length and diameter measurements were made separately for each section. In addition, the angles formed between the posterior descending artery (PD) and posterior lateral artery (PL) of the RCA and the lengths and diameters of the PD and PL branches were measured separately. The RCA length-diameter measurements were 1.75-4.7 mm for proximal RCA, 4.75-4.2 mm for middle RCA, and 7.45-3.5 mm for distal RCA. The mean values of the angles formed between RCA-PL, PL-PD (bifurcation angle), and RCA-PD were 144.33±19.22˚, 62.67±18.94˚, 151.40±19.33˚, respectively. Our study provides important epidemiological data on the length-diameter-angle values of the RCA. The presented data will be useful in guiding the success and clinical outcomes of the RCA in both interventional and surgical procedures.
Prospective observational study on quality of life in painful neuropathic pain conditions
Authors: Vattamparambil Sruthy , Nadkarni Shubhada , K Ashok , R Jyothi
Published: February 2024

Background: Neuropathic pain is the most complicated, disabling condition due to varied etiologies and clinical presentations, and with substantial global problem on the individual suffering with pain as well as the society he thrives in. The consequences of long effects of pain are so huge that it has an impact on one’s social, physical, psychological, behavioral domains, etc., and mainly leads to substance abuse, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, and increased suicidal tendencies which have an enormous and detrimental effect on patient’s quality of life (QOL).

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of neuropathic pain on the QOL and to determine the extent of socioeconomic burden on subjects with neuropathic pain conditions.

Materials and Methods: This prospective, observational study was done on 100 successive subjects including both the gender aged 18–65 years, diagnosed with neuropathic pain conditions, who attended pain clinic (Outpatient Department) at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, and subjects assessed for the impact of neuropathic pain conditions on the QoL and its influence on overall health using short-form (SF) 12 QoL.

Results: The assessment of health-related QoL in the study subjects, regarding age group, gender, and duration of pain, concluded that scores with physical health (PH) and mental health (MH) were low in the age group of 31–50 years (54%) in both sexes. Lower scores in PH and MH dimensions were noted more in women (31%) than men. It was also noted that the scores were low in PH and MH components with increasing duration of illness.

Conclusion: The health-related QoL in subjects with NP was assessed by SF-12 QoL questionnaire that evaluated the eight domains of Health, that is, PH and MH scores that summed up to PH composite scale-12 and MH composite scale-12 scores with respect to age group, gender, duration of pain, etc. and ongoing drug therapy, the results of which
were statistically significant.
Hubungan Antara Prestasi Belajar Dan Tingkat Stres Terhadap Intensitas Penggunaan Game Online Pada Siswa Kelas XII Di SMA Negeri 05 Kendari
Authors: Pongdatu Merry , Masyithah Ayu Lestari Sitti , Tasman
Published: February 2024

Fenomena bermain game online ditemukan sebanyak 52,3% dilakukan oleh siswa/siswi di SMAN 05 Kendari, Berdasarkan hasil survei awal terhadap 21 pengguna aktif game online di SMA Negeri 05 Kendari. Dari hasil sebaran angket, 11 orang (52,3%) menjawab bahwa mereka bermain game online lebih dari 2 jam setiap hari. Selain itu, beberapa orang mengeluhkan kemampuan belajarnya menurun setelah bermain game online sehingga sulit untuk berhenti bermain game online. Kemudian, 10 (47,6%) siswa lainnya bermain Game kurang dari 2 jam Siswa yang bermain game online mengatakan mereka bermain game untuk kepuasan pribadi, 10 dari mereka mengatakan bahwa mereka bermain game untuk menghilangkan stres karena banyak tugas belajar dan sekolah yang harus mereka selesaikan. Selain itu, dari data yang tertera pada rapor siswa, terdapat 15 siswa (71,4%) yang nilainya turun dari 90 poin menjadi 80 poin, dan 6 siswa (28,6%) yang nilainya turun dari 77 poin menjadi 60 poin. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan keberhasilan belajar dan tingkat stres terhadap intensitas penggunaan game online pada siswa Kelas XII SMA Negeri 05 Kendari. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian analitik kuantitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa dan siswi kelas XII di SMA Negeri 05 Kendari dengan jumlah 433 orang yang terdiri dari 13 Kelas. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 82 orang siswa. Tekhnik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Proportional Stratified Random Sampling. Metode analisis menggunakan Uji Pearson Chi-Square dan Uji Phi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan cukup kuat antara prestasi belajar siswa terhadap intensitas penggunaan game online pada siswa kelas XII di SMA Negeri 05 Kendari tahun 2023 dengan X2 hitung (19.799) ≥ X2 tabel (5.991) dengan nilai  φ = 0.491, dan ada hubungan lemah antara tingkat stress terhadap intensitas penggunaan game online pada siswa kelas XII di SMA Negeri 05 Kendari tahun 2023 dengan X2 hitung (10.016) ≥ X2 tabel ( 5.991) dengan nilai φ = 0.349.
Outcomes after chronic isolated epididymal pain
Authors: Chung David , Dua Suvig , Bal Dhiraj , Dhillon Harliv , Patel Premal
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Chronic epididymitis imposes significant physical and psychosocial distress on affected patients. Despite being a commonly encountered urologic condition, there remains a paucity of understanding and literature surrounding the management and natural history of isolated epididymal pain. Typically, patients who do not respond to conservative management undergo an epididymectomy.; however, the literature on its efficacy is also scarce, with success rates varying widely from 10–90% in existing studies. Our goal was to better describe the etiology, and natural history of isolated epididymal pain. Furthermore, we aimed to describe the rates of success associated with epididymectomy.
Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted at the Manitoba Men’s Health Clinic, with the approval of the University of Manitoba Research Ethics Board. All patients presenting with chronic epididymitis, defined as discomfort or pain localized to the epididymis for at least three months, were identified. Information regarding patient demographics, past medical and surgical history, duration of pain, localization of pain, findings on previous ultrasounds, prior conservative therapies trialed and response rates, as well as response rates to surgical therapy were collected.
Results: From April 2022 to 2023, a total of 275 patients with chronic orchialgia were identified, and among them, 74 patients specifically presented with chronic isolated epididymal pain. The average duration of symptoms was as follows: 22.9% of patients experienced symptoms for 3–6 months, 10% for 6–12 months, and 67.1% for over 12 months; 13.5% (n=10) had associated ejaculatory pain, 8.1% (n=6) had lower urinary tract symptoms, and 4.1% (n=3) had erectile dysfunction. Ultrasound findings were observed in 68.9% of patients, with 31.1% having an epididymal cyst, 27.1% having a varicocele, 5.4% having a spermatocele, and 4.1% having a hydrocele. Among those who underwent conservative therapy, only 36.2% of patients reported a positive response. Surgical intervention was performed on 23 patients, including 16 who underwent an epididymectomy, three who underwent cord denervation, and two who underwent vasovasostomy and spermatocelectomy each. Most (81.3%, n=13) patients who underwent an epididymectomy had a positive response to the surgical intervention, defined as no pain on followup, while all patients undergoing other surgical interventions experienced a positive response.
Conclusions: Chronic epididymal pain is a condition with limited data surrounding its management. Prior to referral, a large proportion of patients did not undergo any conservative treatment, and of those that did, there was limited response. For those who underwent surgical intervention, all were pain-free on followup, except three patients who underwent epididymectomy.
Les défis de la spiritualité dans le sport : limite, jeu et identité.
Authors: Maigre Alessandra
Published: February 2024

Partant de l’intuition qu’il existe un lien entre spiritualité/foi et sport, l’auteure s’interroge sur la nécessité et la pertinence d’un accompagnement spirituel dans les milieux sportifs et d’aumôneries correspondantes. En effet, à l’heure où la santé mentale des athlètes est de plus en plus thématisée dans l’espace public, la question est légitime : qu’en est-il de la « santé spirituelle » de ces mêmes athlètes ? L’auteure rappelle ainsi que si l’être humain sportif peut souffrir dans sa santé physique ou mentale, il peut également être touché dans sa santé spirituelle. C’est-à-dire dans son lien avec Dieu ou avec une dimension transcendante qui le dépasse, le porte et l’oriente. À partir des concepts de limite, de jeu et d’identité, l’auteure aborde les défis théologiques et pastoraux d’un accompagnement spirituel auprès des sportifs et des sportives de haut niveau dans les cultures complexes des milieux sportifs en Suisse. Cette question est doublée par celle de la spécificité de la présence chrétienne auprès d’athlètes et de leur entourage qui traverse toutes les réflexions sur la spiritualité en milieux sportifs. Enfin, l’auteure propose une base de critères théologiques pratiques visant à orienter le développement d’une « pastorale du sport » comprise comme un lieu pastoral propre de l’Église, qui doit être pensé et envisagé de manière œcuménique et ouverte.
TYPES OF LEXICAL AND GRAMMATICAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN LITERARY TRANSLATION
Authors:   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Karagulova B.S. , Mukhtarova Sandugash ,   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University
Published: February 2024

In this article, the word-formation potential of the word-formation nest with the original word "zan" (law) is determined based on the analysis of the word-formation nest formed from this word. The works of such scientists as N. Oralbai, O. Tokkozhaeva, A. Salkynbai, K. Kurmanaliev, B. Yessimseitov, N. Kokisheva, T. Tokhtarov, D. Kuandykov, who studied the problem of the word-formation nest, are considered. A mandatory element of the word–formation nest is the source word. The original word, it is commonly called the top, plays a very important role in the formation of the word-formation nest, affects its structure, the semantic relations of single-root words in the structure of the nest. It is part of all derived words, determines their meaning. To date, the vertices in the nests can be: nouns, adjectives, numerals, verbs, adverbs. The article analyzes one of the main concepts of legal discourse – the word "law" from the point of view of the word-formation nest. 43 derived words are determined, 24 of them are terms formed in the word-formation nest by synthetic, analytical, lexico-semantic methods of word formation. The identification of synchronous word-formation potential requires the determination of the volume, depth of word–formation nest. At the same time, it was found that the volume of analyzed word-formation nest and their structure depend primarily on the volume of the lexico-semantic space of the source words. The more extensive the system of meanings a word has, the more voluminous its word-formation nest. The dependence of the volume of word-formation nest on the frequency of use of their source words was also revealed. The word-formation potential of the original words is also revealed by the depth of the word-formation nest, which means the number of syntagmatic, paradigmatic units in this particular word-formation nest. Linguistic data are collected from the Explanatory Dictionary of the Kazakh language, the Dictionary of Legal Terms and the Textbook Customs Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
KAZAKH TERM FORMATION: TRADITIONAL PROCESSES AND MODERN DIRECTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kurmanbayuly Sherubay , Kulmanov Sarsenbai ,   A.Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics
Published: February 2024

The paper proves that on the basis of linguistic data, the functioning of synthetic (morphological), syntactic (analytical) (unification, combination, combination, reduction of words) methods of term formation of the national sample, formed by analyzing the traditional processes of Kazakh term formation and the modern directionscontinues smoothly. Besides, suffixes that are currently being used productively and suffixes that are increasing in productivity are also indicated. Russian suffixes, which are attached mainly to words from European languages and to words of the Russian language, are translated into Kazakh as follows: a) one Russian suffix with phonetic versions of one Kazakh suffix and b) one suffix with phonetic versions of several suffixes. In the present paper, the term elements of «hybrid» terms composed with the participation of foreign language elements were classified as follows: elements used before the word (prefixes); elements used at the end of the word (affixodes). However, such elements are currently also being translated into Kazakh. The following «positive» trends in modern Kazakh terminology formation can be noted: through lexico-semantic (conversion) creation an increase in the number of terms created as a result of metaphorical use based on national cognition; through Russian transliteration of terms that are in the lexical fund of the Kazakh language related to national values; borrowing terms from the speech of Kazakhs living abroad; Russian translation of words and phrases entered into the Russian language from European languages, as well as from the Russian language itself into the Kazakh language in various ways; the adoption of terms not only through the Russian language, but also directly from the English language, while based on their pronunciation, and not on spelling in Russian. Also, the following «negative» trends are observed in Kazakh terminology: the emergence of a «new type» of ways of forming phrases that were not previously encountered in the Kazakh language, by structural, semantic and syntactic calculus from the Russian language; an increase in the use of «affixoids» (-aldy, -arty, -asty); strengthening the process of connecting words; parallel use of several equivalents of terms that have entered the Russian language from European languages; borrowing words that have entered the Russian language from European languages by spelling in Russian; borrowing words from European languages by spelling in these languages; increasing the number of «hybrid» terms formed with the participation of foreign elements.
PROBLEMS OF ADAPTATION OF KAZAKH FICTION (ON THE EXAMPLE OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT TRANSLATIONS OF A. NURPEISOV'S NOVEL "SONGY PARYZ")
Authors:   Аcademician E.A. Buketov Karaganda University, Alzhanova Ainur , Balmagambetova Zhannat ,   E.A.Buketov Karaganda University
Published: February 2024

The need for language mediators dates back to ancient times. It was caused by the lack of society to establish cultural, commercial, political, and other contacts between geographically and linguistically distant communities. Indirect translation served as a bridge between “small or regional” languages through a global language. In the modern world, indirect translation remains a pervasive form of interaction in a wide range of human spheres. Due to the globalization of international contacts, in the organization of international conferences and forums, communication is conducted through international languages. The article aims to consider ways of adaptation of Kazakh fiction through comparative analysis of direct translation into Russian and indirect translation into English of Nurpeisov’s novel “Songy Paryz”. Objectives 1) to generalize and substantiate the approaches of comparative analysis of the source text, the intermediary text, and the target text in modern translation studies; 2) to determine the causes, specificity, and role of indirect translations; 3) to carry out structural-system analysis aimed at identifying translation transformations and techniques as strategies used in two translations, to identify their appropriateness and significance and objective need for representation of the writer’s authorial style. The authors offer their translation of the excerpts under consideration to identify discrepancies between translations and the source text. The study results would be interesting for scholars in linguistics, translation studies, linguocultural studies, and literary criticism.
AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FOLKLORE HERITAGE OF THE KAZAKH OF AKMOLA REGION
Authors:   L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Maulet Ardabi , Koblandin Kalybek ,   L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: February 2024

The article examines the spiritual heritage of the Kazakhs of the Akmola region, including the collection, preservation and study of folklore heritage and the influence of spiritual values on the education of the younger generation. When analyzing the research work carried out on the spiritual values of the Kazakhs living in the Akmola region, in the memoirs of foreign scientists and domestic researchers who visited the modern Akmola region, who provided information about the lifestyle and ethnographic settlement of our people, the oral spiritual and cultural heritage of the Kazakhs of the Akmola region was considered and the works of folk classical composers who formed their own unique regional schools were studied. The information presented in the article about the folklore heritage of various genres was collected and systematized during the authors’ research expedition to the Akmola region. The spiritual and cultural heritage of the Kazakhs of the Akmola region has its own uniqueness, determined by the regional and ethnic conditions of settlement. After gaining independence, a large number of our compatriots immigrated to the settlements of the Akmola region. Along with the kandas came advanced examples of spiritual heritage. In the scientific and analytical part of the article, samples of the folklore heritage of indigenous peoples living in the Akmola region are compared with the values that came with kandas, and common features characteristic of regional performing arts are formulated from the point of view of national spiritual integrity
THE CATEGORY "CONSCIENCE" IN THE POETRY OF SH.KUDAIBERDIULY
Authors:   Kazakh-American Free University, Nurlanova Asem , Seiputanova Ayymgul ,   S.Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, Zhamsap Akerke ,   Kazakh-American Free University
Published: February 2024

It is the moral qualities that distinguish a person from other human beings. In particular, we are not mistaken when we say that conscience and honor are in the most important place. The genius poet, philosopher Shakarim Kudaiberdiuly also expounds the problem of conscience in his poems, reflecting its main essence and meaning. It not only differentiates the qualities of a conscientious and unscrupulous person, but also makes the reader think. That is, talking about the problem of conscience in the poems of the poet Shakarim, the author teaches everyone to draw their own conclusions. The article reveals the conscience in the works of Shakarim and its difference from the works of other significant personalities. The states of consciousness in the world are differentiated, their types are grouped. The reasons for the appearance of quality without consciousness are determined. It talks about the main forces leading to quality without consciousness.The essence of the poet's poetry is analyzed in detail and classified in relation to the present day. Based on Shakarim's humanistic poems, "Is there a person without conscience in life?" the question is answered. Thanks to the poet's work, it is confirmed that conscience is an irreplaceable wealth in human life. The article examines the conscience and wisdom of the author not only in his works, but also on the example of the spiritual harmony of Tolstoy and Shakarim.
THEORY OF UNIVERSAL SPIRITUAL VALUES
Authors:   A.K. Кussayinov Eurasian humanities institute, Nurbanova Aigul , Baratova Mukhabbat ,   Toraighyrov university
Published: February 2024

The ideas of value are directly related to education, since the content of education is the implementation of social programs operating in the system of values. Spiritual values are a factor determining the regulation of human behavior. Value is the importance and usefulness of a particular object or phenomenon. It determines how important an object is to a person. Universal values are things that are considered equally revered and dear to a person as a whole. National values are types of universal values that manifest a certain national identity. Axiology is the doctrine of values. A special field of philosophical science that studies the nature, system and structure of values. Genesis is a concept reflecting the birth and further development of a certain subject, phenomenon. Genesis dictates a certain stage of the development process. Value is something that is important, meaningful or useful for a person or society. Most people know what material values are. But not everyone understands correctly what spiritual values are. This is a more complex concept, which is also interpreted in different ways. Today we will analyze what spiritual values are, how they differ from material values, what they are and what meaning they have. Spiritual values are ideals and beliefs that govern a person's life, serve as a guide for him and help him make the right decisions. They are established for themselves by both society and man. Unlike tangible assets, they have no real value. However, their value for a person can be relatively high. The system of spiritual values is individual for each person and is the most important component of his personality.
Study of the feasibility of intervention to mitigate erosion in the forest fragment of igarapé da vovó in Manaus-AM
Authors: Dos Santos Gerson Vilaça , Palheta Pedro Ivan das Graças , Machado Ana Lúcia Soares , Nascimento-e-Silva Daniel
Published: February 2024

The Amazon region can be seen as an immensity of natural resources of all types. However, its diverse ecosystems are fragile, especially its different soil types. Because of the constant and accelerated urbanization of its spaces, several negative externalities occur, such as the silting of miniature river courses, known as streams. In this sense, this study aimed to present a proposal to treat and act to contain the degradation of Igarapé da Vovó and recover the areas surrounding it. To this end, it proposes a corrective intervention using low-impact technology (LID) due to the absence of a water energy dissipation device in the drain outlets. The proposal aims to obtain the results that the area adapts to the techniques used significantly, reducing runoff, eliminating erosion, increasing the volume of the basin, and reducing silting. The purpose is that this action can ensure that the spring increases its water capacity, becoming a successful reference for sustainable intervention in solving siltation and slope erosion in a fragment of Amazonian urban forest.
Exploring geometry with the help of technological resources in a school in the amazon floodplains
Authors: Lopes Jozinei Ferreira , Lopes Jaciara Marinho , Monteiro Daniele Pantoja , Carneiro Raimundo Nonato Colares , Borges Vanessa Henriques , Junior Ivail Muniz , Meira Filho Damião Pedro , Pinheiro Alex de Jesus
Published: February 2024

The study dealt with the implementation of a pedagogical project for teaching Plane and Spatial Geometry in the 9th grade of Elementary School II, using the GeoGebra application as an innovative teaching tool. The project aimed to overcome challenges perceived in the traditional teaching of Geometry, seeking to integrate concepts in a contextualized and motivating way. The theoretical framework highlights the importance of innovative approaches, the contextualization of Geometry throughout history and the use of technological resources to enhance learning. The methodology adopted is predominantly qualitative, involving action and participatory research. The project was carried out at the São Jose Municipal School, located in a floodplain area in the municipality of Santarém, west of Pará. GeoGebra was introduced as a practical tool for exploring geometric entities, solids and figures, providing a visual and interactive approach. Analysis of the results reveals a significant improvement in the students' understanding and attitude towards geometry after the GeoGebra intervention. However, important considerations are pointed out, such as the need for adequate technological infrastructure and ongoing teacher training to maximize the impact of these initiatives. The study highlights the effectiveness of GeoGebra as a pedagogical tool for overcoming perceived challenges and promoting a more positive and contextualized view of the subject.
Culture of indigenous native peoples: awakening the students' imagination
Authors: Pinheiro Francisco Clébio
Published: February 2024

This account of experience derives from a history teaching project implemented in the school, with the purpose of providing students with a space for reflection on indigenous culture. Our journey began with the intriguing question: How to awaken the imagination of students to reflect on the culture of the original peoples? The conduct of this initiative was based on the methodology of participant observation for data collection and development of this study. The application of this project has resulted in students being open to think and reflect on the importance of indigenous cultural richness, seeking to overcome any form of prejudice or discrimination.
Diagnosis of solid waste collection in a neighborhood in Mexicali, Mexico
Authors: G. Melero Oláguez José , Arredondo Juárez Arelly , Ceceña Rodríguez Karla , Romero Pineda Melissa , Serna Murillo Atenas , Melero Hernández Argelia
Published: February 2024

This work is part of a research project being carried out by the team described above. It was developed in the Valle de Puebla neighborhood in Mexicali, B.C. The results of a survey carried out in that neighborhood are presented, they mention that the service is not constant, they do not know when the garbage truck passes by, they do not have a representative of the neighborhood before the city council and when it passes by, many times they are asked for a fee for picking up the garbage. This situation becomes an image and public health problem because when the cleaning service is not constant, the neighbors take out their garbage and the stray dogs spill it on the street, causing environmental contamination and harmful fauna.
Training telejournalists and the implications of changes in the curriculum matrix in journalism courses
Authors: Mayara Demeneck de Figueiredo Eduarda , Ceccato de Lima Lucia
Published: February 2024

We present the journalism course at the University of Planalto Catarinense (UNIPLAC) with the aim of analyzing the changes that have occurred in the curricular matrix of this course and the implications for the training of telejournalists. In order to understand these transformations, we analyzed the curricular matrices from 2011 to the current one. We provide some background on the history of teaching telejournalism. We also highlight the importance of initial and continuing training for professionals in the field. The curriculum matrix is fundamental, but the theory and practice experienced through the actions of the teachers is what will provide the basis for the journalist's training.
A Grapheme to Phoneme Based Text to Speech Conversion Technique in Unicode Language
Authors: Chandamita Nath , Sarma Bhairab
Published: February 2024

Text-to-speech conversion can be done with two approaches: dictionary-based (database) approach and grapheme-to-phoneme (G2P) mapping. One of the drawbacks of this approach is its performance depends on the size of the dictionary or database. In the case of domain specific conversion, a simple rule -based technique is used to play pre-recorded audio for each equivalent token. It is easy to design but its limitation is mapping with the sound database and availability of the audio file in the database. In general, grapheme to phoneme conversion can be used in any domain. Advantages are the limited size of the database required, ease of mapping and compliance with domain. However, G2P suffers from pronounce ambiguity (formation of audio output). This paper will discuss about the grapheme-to -phoneme mapping and its application in text to speech conversion system. In this work, Assamese (an Indian scheduled Unicode language) is used as the experimental language and its performance is analysis with another Unicode language (Hindi). English (ASCII) language will be used as a benchmark to compare with the target language
Relationship between sociodemographic factors and quality of life in hemodialysis patients
Authors: Rivas Riveros Edith , López Espinoza Miguel Ángel
Published: February 2024

Introduction: chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive alteration that can lead to renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis, HD). This situation has an impact on the quality of life and is affected by the patient's sociodemographic factors.Objective: determine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and quality of life in hemodialysis patients.Methods: cross-sectional analytical study in a population of 92 patients with a diagnosis of CKD in stage V, with HD treatment. Biomedical data were collected with a dialysis record. Quality of life was estimated with the KDQOL-36 scale. Their scores were compared according to two or more groups with Mann-Whitney U tests, or Kruskal-Wallis, respectively. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used for ordinal variables. R-Studio was applied.Results: education is statistically related to “symptoms/problems” (p=0,0176), “effects of kidney disease” (p=0,0054), and “burden of kidney disease” (p=0,0200), with a tendency to observe higher scores in university studies; while economic income was the same with these last two factors (rho=0,24 and rho=0,23, respectively). Furthermore, the “symptoms/problems” score was statistically higher in men than women (74.3 versus 64.1; p=0,00417) and in the case of the “physical component” summary, patients treated in a center public hospital presented statistically higher scores compared to patients treated in private centers (38,1 versus 32,0; p=0,00607).Conclusions: there are aspects of quality of life that are linked to sociodemographic factors that health professionals can consider to focus efforts of the health team and improve this important variable
Dead Chemists Do Tell Tales: The Religious Shaping of Chemical Knowledge
Authors: Leegwater Arie
Published: February 2024

This article offers an analysis of the science-religion relationship in the thought and practice of two influential chemists: F. Wilhelm Ostwald and Charles A. Coulson, who lived during the formative period of modern chemistry (1870s–1950s). I examine Ostwald's program for an "allgemeine Chemie" and Coulson's program for quantum chemistry, explore the deeper implications/basic beliefs at stake in these developments, and suggest why the "received" interpretation of the relation of science and religion may be inadequate for an understanding of their work.
Exponential Decay of Biblical Longevities
Authors: Makous Walter
Published: February 2024

The Hebrew Bible is often read that men once lived nearly a thousand years. Then, after a cataclysm in the form of a flood, their life spans followed an exponential decline to contemporary values, but no explanation for this decline was offered. Recently, it has been suggested that the decline can be attributed to marriage of the descendants of Noah to a population of short-lived survivors of the flood. This journal has previously published a paper that argued that the numbers expressing these longevities have the properties of real numbers and none of the properties of artificial or made-up numbers, and that the reasons for doubting the biblical numbers do not survive close examination. Moreover, recent work argues that humans may ultimately have biblical longevities. The present article shows that the intermarriage explanation for the decay of longevities is plausible.
Realizations of the Artificial Neural Network for Process Modeling. Overview of Current Implementations
Authors: Gruodis Alytis
Published: February 2024

This work is intended to review the most typical realizations of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), implemented in a Feedforward Neural Network (FNN) as well as a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN). Essential differences in ANN architecture and basic operating principles are discussed. The problems of learning processes are presented in several cuts. The advantages of prediction using ANNs have been demonstrated in several popular fields such as adaptive educology, classification of medicine and biology, industry, etc.
Polizeirecht Sachsen
Authors: Petersen-Thrö Ulf , Beger Gritt
Published: February 2024

Sowohl in der polizeilichen als auch in der juristischen Ausbildung in Sachsen spielt das präventiv-polizeiliche Eingriffsrecht eine wichtige Rolle. Die 6. Auflage berücksichtigt aktuelle Entwicklungen, wie etwa das polizeirechtliche Vorgehen gegen Klimaaktivisten, polizeiliche Maßnahmen gegen Telegram-„Journalisten“ der rechten Szene, weitere rechtliche Fragestellungen im Zusammenhang mit Datenübermittlungen und der verdeckte Einsatz technischer Mittel. Anhand von Fällen werden zentrale Maßnahmen des SächsPVDG klausurmäßig aufbereitet und Bezüge zum SächsPBG, zur DS-GVO und zum SächsDSUG hergestellt. Die Autor:in haben vor allem die aktuelle Judikatur der Verwaltungsgerichte mit zahlreichen Fundstellen nachgewiesen und durch Bescheidbeispiele die unmittelbaren Bezüge zur polizeilichen Praxis vertieft.
Research on the Smartification of Japanese Cities and Regional Revitalization in the DX Era, Aizuwakamatsu City, Japan
Authors: Guo Tianbao
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation process of retrofitting smart cities in Japan, identify issues at each stage, and apply a corporate R&D process model to evaluate and study smart city planning. Specifically, a literature review was conducted using Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, as the target model, and interviews were conducted and discussed. As a result, we found that there are four phases in the process, from planning to operation, and that there are valleys (problems to be solved) to overcome in each phase. It can be concluded that Aizu Wakamatsu City is currently in the process of crossing Darwin’s Sea in the monetization phase. The relationship between each stakeholder in the progress of DX in Aizuwakamatsu City was clarified.
Propolis in dentistry
Authors: Eduardo Orellana Centeno José , Nayeli Guerrero Sotelo Roxana
Published: February 2024

Propolis is a product derived from bees and consists of a dark coloured sticky material, which is collected from various plants and mixed with wax. Propolis is found coating a thin layer of this substance on the inner walls of their hives in order to repair or protect the hive from invaders. In dentistry, consideration should be given to the large number of medicinal plants and other natural products, including those from the animal kingdom such as propolis, which can make an important contribution to the area of health and be willing to scientifically study their therapeutic properties, so that after verifying their value, they can be introduced more constantly in dental treatments and in some cases replaced definitively due to their properties, especially their biocompatibility, with the aim of massively increasing their application.
IP6 + Ins in the Treatment of Colon Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy: Observational Clinical Study
Authors: Druzijanic Nikica , Druzijanic Ana , Vucenik Ivana
Published: February 2024

Although multiple health-beneficial effects have been related to inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), the most striking is its anticancer effect. This natural, highly phosphorylated carbohydrate and its parent compound, myo-inositol (Ins), are abundantly present in plants, but also in mammalian cells, where they regulate important cellular functions. IP6 reduces proliferation and induces apoptosis and differentiation of malignant cells, enhances immunity, and affects several critical molecular targets. The best results were obtained from the combination of IP6 + Ins. Available as a dietary supplement, IP6 + Ins can enhance the anticancer effect of conventional chemotherapy, and improve quality of life in cancer patients, reducing burden of chemotherapy. Here we present the first, but encouraging, clinical observational study with IP6 and Ins in colon cancer patients during chemotherapy. These results were the basis for several randomized controlled trials organized later. We hope that more clinical trials and mechanistic studies would follow to clarify these intriguing findings.
Challenges of Colorectal Screening in Developing Countries
Authors: Eka Rusdi Antara Gede
Published: February 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide in 2020. Screening is especially suitable for colorectal cancer (CRC), given its prevalence and the belief that it represents a progressive adenoma-carcinoma chain. In developing nations, CRC screening is occasionally opportunistic; it is sometimes detected concurrently with other symptoms. There are several simple screening methods available such as digital rectal examination and fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Furthermore, the more advance screening method endoscopic, stoll-based, or radiological, blood-based screening also available. But in the developing countries, that options are limited due to lack of data, knowledge, awareness, human resources, infrastructure, screening guidelines, and cost issue. To overcome that challenge, technological development, policy updates, and the right screening choice can be effective in that setting.
Ten Quality Improvement Initiatives to Standardize Healthcare Processes
Authors: M. Albaadani Mohammed , Omar Bataweel Adel , Mahmoud Ismail Alaa , Mohammed Yaqoob Jameelah , Sarwi Asiri Ebrahim , Ahmed Eid Hesham , M. Kasasbeh Khaled , Fathy Shaban Mohamed , Ali Mohammed Nasr , Mohammed Bawazir Samir , Mohammed Saleh Siham , Sami Amer Yasser
Published: February 2024

Quality improvement is a continuous journey to standardize healthcare processes and structure to reduce variation, achieve predictable results, and improve outcomes for patients, healthcare systems, and organizations. Improving quality is about making health care safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. It’s about giving the people closest to problems affecting care quality the time, permission, skills, and resources they need to solve them. Patient safety it’s a fundamental principle of excellent patient care. On the other hand, patient safety it’s a fundamental principle of excellent patient care. Patient safety also is one of the key components of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) six domains of healthcare quality (Safe, Timely, Effective, Efficient, Equitable, and Patient-centered) that is used as a metric to evaluate how safe is the practice. This work aims to highlight the main quality improvement initiatives, and tools used to standardize healthcare processes and improve patient safety.
Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block: Effect on the Postoperative Analgesia and Recovery After Off-PUMP Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Authors: Mahrose Ramy , Fahim Hany Magdy , Kasem Amr A. , Helmy Sakr Mohammed Samy , Abdelsalam Menshawi Mohammed
Published: February 2024

Background: Anteromedial chest wall fascial plane blocks may serve as a valuable addition to postoperative multimodal pain management following median sternotomy for cardiothoracic surgeries. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing the pecto-intercostal fascial plane block (PIFB) in patients scheduled for off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery. Methods: This randomized controlled study involved 40 adult patients aged 30 to 70 years undergoing OPCAB surgery. They were randomly assigned to two equal groups: Group PI received bilateral ultrasound (US)-guided PIFB with 20 mL of bupivacaine 0.25% with adrenaline 2.5 µg/mL, while group C (control group) received bilateral sham blocks with 20 mL of saline 0.9%. Pain scores in the postoperative period (primary outcome), perioperative analgesic consumption, time until extubation, and discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU) were assessed for both groups. Results: Postoperative pain scores, both at rest and during coughing, were significantly lower in group PI compared to group C. Group PI required significantly less fentanyl perioperatively and less tramadol for postoperative rescue compared to group C. The duration of postoperative ventilation and time to ICU discharge were significantly shorter in group PI than in group C. Conclusions: In patients undergoing OPCAB surgery, pre-incisional ultrasound-guided PIFB can be a beneficial and safe component of multimodal pain management. It provides improved postoperative pain control, reduces the need for perioperative opioids, and leads to faster extubation and ICU discharge.