bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of patient classification systems for dimensioning nursing staff
Authors: Guardalupe Jéssica Azevedo , Brum Ivana Duarte , Canto Débora Francisco do , Telles Kelly Cristina Milioni , Magalhães Ana Maria Müller de , Oliveira João Lucas Campos de
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare nursing staff workload and dimensioning measured by two patient classification systems. Method: Cross-sectional study, developed in a clinical inpatient unit of a large hospital in southern Brazil, between June and August 2022. Included patients (n = 260) were assessed through two different patient classification systems. The dimensioning calculation provided by the standard and descriptive statistics were applied. Results: Of the total number of patients, 1,248 classifications were performed with each of the classification systems. One of the instruments showed a concentration of demand for minimal care (54.5%) and the other for intermediate care (63.4%). The anticipation of required nursing hours was discrepant (235.58 and 298.16 hours), as well as the projected nursing staff, which was of 53 and 67 workers, respectively. Conclusion: Measurement of workload and dimensioning were different when using two patient classification systems in the same sample. Additional accuracy studies shall be carried out.
Sociodemographic and economic characteristics of families and health and education conditions of children in the BRISA cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Teixeira Julia Hannah , Rocha Paulo Ricardo Higassiaraguti , Veiga Eduardo Carvalho de Arruda , Salomão Karina Bezerra , Barbieri Manuela Ramos , Oliveira Mariana Moraes de , Cardoso Viviane Cunha , Cavalli Ricardo de Carvalho , Barbieri Marco Antonio , Saraiva Maria da Conceição Pereira , Bettiol Heloisa
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe changes in sociodemographic, economic and variables related to the characterization of family, health and education during the COVID-19 pandemic in a birth cohort evaluated at 10–11 years of age. Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 1,033 children from a cohort of children born in 2010/2011, in the city of Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. Data were collected from July to October 2021 by telephone or video interview held with the person responsible for the child. The questionnaires discussed family organization, child behavior and health, school attendance, socioeconomic assessment and occurrence of COVID-19 during the period of social isolation due to the pandemic. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the data. The chi-square test was used to verify group differences by minimum wages (MW). Results: Of the respondents, 47.6% reported worsening of their financial situation during the pandemic, which was more frequent in the group with a household income <3 MW compared to the group with >6 MW (59.1 vs. 15.7%; p<0.001). According to the respondents, 62% of the children exhibited behavioral changes during the period and anxiety was the most frequently reported condition. In addition, 61.4% of the children had learning difficulties and these problems were more prevalent among children from households with lower incomes compared to those with higher incomes (74.7 vs. 45.1%; p<0.001). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed different economic aspects of families, as well as educational, health and behavioral indicators of children. Lower-income families were the most affected both economically and in terms of other indicators.
Distribuição temporal e espacial da cobertura vacinal contra poliomielite no Brasil entre 1997 e 2021
Authors: Maciel Nathanael de Souza , Braga Hévila Medeiros Ferreira Gomes , Moura Francisca Jessika Nunes de , Luzia Francisco Jardsom Moura , Sousa Isabelle e Silva , Rouberte Emilia Soares Chaves
Published: August 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a distribuição temporal e espacial da cobertura da vacina contra poliomielite nos estados brasileiros. Métodos: Estudo ecológico de séries temporais, cuja fonte de dados foi o Sistema de Informação do Programa Nacional de Imunizações. O período analisado foi de 1997 a 2021. Utilizou-se o software Joinpoint para calcular a variação percentual anual e variação percentual anual média por meio de regressões. Para construção de mapas temáticos foi utilizado o software QGis 3.10.7. Para estimar a autocorrelação espacial com o Índice de Moran Global e Índice de Moran Local foi utilizado o software GeoDa 1.20.0.10. Resultados: A cobertura vacinal nacional em 1997 foi de 89,27%, passando para 61,32% em 2021. A análise de tendência apontou o decréscimo médio de 1,5% ao ano na cobertura da vacina contra poliomielite no Brasil. Em todo o país, 17 estados apresentaram redução estatisticamente significativa na taxa de variação percentual anual média. As maiores taxas médias de redução da cobertura vacinal entre os estados brasileiros foram observadas no Amapá (−3,7%; IC95% −6,0; −1,4) e em Pernambuco (−3,3%; IC95% −4,0; −2,5). Na análise espacial, no Moran Global, foi identificada autocorrelação positiva nos anos de 2012 a 2021 (p<0,02), com valor de índice de 0,361, o que significa que as áreas geograficamente próximas tenderam a ter níveis semelhantes de cobertura vacinal. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se expressiva heterogeneidade na cobertura entre os estados e forte tendência de queda dos índices, o que pode propiciar a circulação do poliovírus e colocar sob ameaça a população susceptível.
The perceptions of Pharmacy and Medicine students about the development of clinical competencies
Authors: Souza Letícia Guedes Morais Gonzaga de , Lulio Isadora , Escala Lucas Ferreira , Mendonça Simone de Araújo Medina , Silvestre Carina Carvalho
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Introduction: The active role of the medical professional together with the pharmacist can help to guarantee an effective, safe, and convenient pharmacotherapy. For these professionals to work collaboratively, it is necessary that, during the training process, Pharmacy and Medicine students develop skills to ensure a quality clinical service, with respect for their performance and adequate coexistence with other professionals. Objective: This study aimed to describe a self-assessment of the Medicine and Pharmacy records in relation to their technical skills, their differences and similarities, as well as to assess their development during a program. Method: Educational study carried out remotely between August 2020 and August 2021. The participants were Pharmacy and Medicine students from a public teaching institution. Individual interviews were carried out and instruments for self-assessment of clinical competences were applied. Result: A total of 39 students participated in the research: 18 (46.2%) from Pharmacy and 21 (53.8%) from Medicine. Pharmacy students evaluated themselves positively regarding activities related to clinical competences, except for the implementation of a care plan and the identification of patients at risk of prevalent diseases. As for the curriculum, the evaluated course has three subjects that address the development of clinical competences. Of these, the students reported having developed scientific knowledge, updated scientific knowledge and effective communication. Medical students evaluated themselves positively in relation to their clinical competences, apart from those related to differential diagnosis, discussion with the health team and identification of failures in the health system. The course curriculum features 11 disciplines focused on care, and the students’ associated disciplines of a social nature with person-centered care. The most outstanding skills developed were empathy, compassion, integrity and respect, effective communication and anamnesis and obtaining sociocultural information. In addition, students from both courses reported little contact with other health professionals. Conclusion: The evaluated students have several insecurities, mainly related to clinical skills that require practice. Despite this, medical students showed greater apprehension of soft skills, which can facilitate the creation of bonds with patients and result in the quality of care.
Nutritional evaluation and palatability of pet biscuits for dogs
Authors: Poppi Amanda Camila de Oliveira , Oliveira Gislaine Gonçalves , Casetta Jaisa , Goes Elenice Souza dos Reis , Gasparino Eliane , Marques Diogo de Oliveira , Nogueira Carla Cristina Alves , Sbaraini Sabrina Campos , Santos Sabrina Martins dos , Khatlab Angelica , Vasconcellos Ricardo Souza , Cavali Jucilene , Dantas Filho Jerônimo Vieira , Souza Maria Luiza Rodrigues de
Published: August 2023

Abstract The study's aim was to evaluate the microbiological, nutritional, textural quality and palatability of pet biscuits made with the inclusion of three flours. The treatments were chicken viscera flour (CVF), commercial Nile tilapia flour (FF) and mixed fish flours of several species (FVF). For the FVF, only the carcasses (backbones) of Nile tilapia, salmon, tuna and sardines were used, and they were washed, whereas FVF as well as the others were cooked for 60 minutes, then pressed, ground and dehydrated for 24 hours at 60° C. After this period, they were crushed and ground for inclusion in the biscuits. The CVF, FF and FVF flours showed 43.82%, 50.48% and 56.70% of crude protein, respectively. CVF had the highest lipid content (10.01%) and FVF had the highest ash content (23.94%) and FVF had the highest caloric value (338.63 kcal 100 g-1). The inclusion of flours in biscuits did not influence the protein and carbohydrate contents, whose average values were 18.48% and 50.23%. However, they influenced the moisture content, lipids, ash and caloric value. Biscuits with the inclusion of viscera (CVF) had the highest lipid content (5.91%) and those with fish had the highest ash content (5.66% and 5.81%) for FF and FVF. Biscuits with FVF had a lower caloric value (318.47 kcal 100 g-1). The microbiological analysis indicated that the biscuits were considered of good quality to feed dogs. Regarding texture and palatability, there was no significant difference between treatments. The inclusion of fish flour, both FF and FVF, is a viable alternative.
Profesores universitarios: condiciones de teletrabajo y uso de tecnologías en el marco de la enseñanza remota de emergencia
Authors: Soto Angélica Janeth Cortez , Rojas Sara Guadalupe Unda , Gil-LaOrden Pedro , Martínez Marlene Rodríguez , Ahumada José Horacio Tovalín
Published: August 2023

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio es conocer las experiencias de los profesores universitarios durante y después de la enseñanza remota de emergencia (ERT), que surgió en el marco del aislamiento por la pandemia de Covid-19. Su metodología tiene un diseño cualitativo, no experimental, transversal y descriptivo con un enfoque fenomenológico. Como resultados, los profesores universitarios consultados consideran que, durante el ERT, el tiempo dedicado al trabajo aumentó, debido tanto a reuniones fuera del horario como a la creación de materiales educativos. Expresan tener que usar sus propios recursos para enseñar sus materias en línea y también detallan que hay una falta de capacitación tecnológica. Los profesores asimismo comentan que sufrieron afectaciones a la salud, como debilidad visual, dolores corporales, estrés, ansiedad y depresión. Como conclusión, los profesores enfrentan la situación actualizándose en tecnologías de la información y educativas, siendo flexibles y adaptándose. Una limitación de este estudio es haber obtenido la muestra con un método no probabilístico por conveniencia, en 35 Instituciones de educación superior mexicanas (IESM), por lo que es difícil generalizar estos resultados a todo México.
Formación y competencia digital del profesorado de Educación Secundaria en España
Authors: García Verónica Mas , Méndez Vicente Gabarda , Chacón José Peirats
Published: August 2023

Resumen La competencia digital del profesorado es un elemento clave de la calidad de los sistemas educativos en la actualidad. Bajo este planteamiento, este texto revisa la integración de los contenidos tecnológicos en la formación inicial del profesorado como punto de partida de su capacitación tecnológica. Asimismo, se exploran los marcos de referencia de la competencia digital docente que identifican las destrezas con que debe contar el profesorado para desarrollar su labor y se cruzan ambas cuestiones con la situación actual que desvela la literatura científica sobre las habilidades digitales de los docentes en formación y en ejercicio. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que hay una escasa implementación de la tecnología en los planes formativos que conducen hacia el desempeño de la docencia y que los planteamientos que imponen los marcos institucionales son demasiado amplios en comparación con las destrezas tecnológicas del profesorado, identificándose claramente áreas de mejora que requieren el establecimiento de la formación continua.
Language situation in Kyiv at the beginning of the 21st century: the material of a mass survey in the mobile application ”Kyiv Digital”
Authors: Boiko Mariia , Vintoniv Mykhailo
Published: August 2023

Abstract This article is devoted to the problem of analyzing the current language situation in Kyiv. The research has been carried out on the basis of the latest sociolinguistic survey in the \"Kyiv Digital\" application, which was conducted in January 2023. The total number of respondents is 67,212. The linguistic behavior of Kyiv residents has been analyzed to reveal their attitudes towards language related problems to characterize their views on the use of the Ukrainian and Russian languages today and in the future. The aim of the article is to highlight the results of the analysis of the language situation in the city of Kyiv using modern digital technologies. To achieve the goal, the following research methods have been used: 1) theoretical: systematic analysis of linguistic and sociological literature; historical-genetic method; methods of mathematical statistics; 2) empirical: surveys in the \"Kyiv digital\" application; observation. It has been found out that the majority of residents of the city of Kyiv have no understanding of the essence of language conflicts, and are not familiar with the legislative consolidation of those provisions related to the state language. The position of the Ukrainian language has already begun to improve after the Revolution of Dignity. Since the full-scale invasion of the aggressor, many people have been switching from Russian to Ukrainian and developing the Ukrainian cultural environment. Over the last decade, a steady increase has been observed in the number of Kyivans who consider Ukrainian their native language: from 57% in 2012 to 86% of the total number of respondents in 2022. The introduction of digital technologies to assess the linguistic situation allows to quickly analyze a significant amount of statistical data and draw conclusions about the real state of functioning of languages in society. We have singled out the following main advantages of using modern digital technologies for the analysis and assessment of the language situation: 1) the reduction of time for data collection and processing; 2) the possibility of involving a large number of participants without personal contact; 3) the potential possible to trace the dynamics of the development of the issue. However, this methodology also has its disadvantages: 1) respondents' depersonalization; 2) the inaccuracy of answers occurs when there is no contact between the interviewee and the interviewer. It has been proven that they do not significantly affect the results of the survey, which allows to recognize this technique as effective and efficient.
Beyond the Convergence-Divergence Divide: Comparing Banking Regulation in Latin America
Authors: Schapiro Mario
Published: August 2023

Abstract Over the last few decades, the rivalry between regulatory convergence and divergence has dominated scholarly debate. In accordance with this divide, countries tend to either converge toward Basel rules, becoming globally standardized players, or diverge from them, leaving their local institutions untouched, particularly within developmental States. Banking regulation in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, however, brings challenging evidence to that debate. Brazil, which, from among the group, has most converged toward Basel rules, relies on a sizeable developmental State. Argentina, which has also widely converged, relies on significant State intervention in the financial system. Conversely, Chile, a market-friendly country, has not adhered to international capital rules on the same level. Finally, Mexico has been in-between, reinforcing State-owned banks and adopting the new Basel standards, however, to a lesser degree, compared to Brazil. These findings support the claim that such countries combine global and local institutions more diversely than the convergence-divergence divide predictions would suggest.
Cognitive auditory training in subjects after COVID-19: an analysis of the effects of the intervention in adults
Authors: Soares Larine da Silva , Malavolta Vitor Cantele , Sanfins Milaine Dominici , Sleifer Pricila , Didoné Dayane Domeneghini , Garcia Michele Vargas
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the effectiveness of a therapeutic intervention plan through an existing cognitive auditory training program, adapted for adults, after one year of COVID-19 infection. Methods 13 subjects, between 18 and 59 years old, four males and nine females participated in the study. All underwent anamnesis, visual inspection of the external acoustic meatus, pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and acoustic immitance measurements as selection procedures. For the research, the following procedures were carried out in the evaluation and reassessment: evaluation of central auditory processing, brief neuropsychological evaluation - NEUPSILIN, Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale and the Cognitive Potential - P300 with speech stimulus. Cognitive auditory training was carried out in six consecutive sessions, in an open field, lasting approximately 50 minutes. In all analyses, a significance level of 5% (p≤0.05) was considered. Results When comparing the variables between the periods, pre and post intervention, there was a statistically significant difference in the Dichotic Digit Test (p = 0.009), in the Frequency Pattern Test (p = 0.020) and in Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale (p = 0.001). And a tendency to significance (p < 0.10) in the Gap in Noise test and Total Attention. Conclusion Cognitive auditory training proved to be an effective therapeutic strategy for the treatment of adults with speech comprehension and cognition complaints after COVID-19 infection.
Treinamento auditivo cognitivo em sujeitos após COVID-19: uma análise dos efeitos da intervenção em adultos
Authors: Soares Larine da Silva , Malavolta Vitor Cantele , Sanfins Milaine Dominici , Sleifer Pricila , Didoné Dayane Domeneghini , Garcia Michele Vargas
Published: August 2023

RESUMO Objetivo analisar a eficácia de um plano de intervenção terapêutica por meio de um programa de treinamento auditivo cognitivo já existente, adaptado para adultos, após um ano de infecção por COVID-19. Métodos participaram do estudo 13 sujeitos, entre 18 e 59 anos de idade, quatro do gênero masculino e nove do gênero feminino. Todos foram submetidos a um questionário, inspeção visual do meato acústico externo, audiometria tonal liminar, logoaudiometria e medidas de imitância acústica, como procedimentos de seleção. Foram realizados, na avaliação e na reavaliação, os seguintes procedimentos: avaliação do processamento auditivo central, avaliação neuropsicológica breve-NEUPSILIN, Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale e o Potencial Cognitivo - P300, com estímulo de fala. O treinamento auditivo cognitivo foi realizado em seis sessões consecutivas, em campo aberto, com duração de, aproximadamente, 50 minutos. Em todas as análises foi considerado o nível de significância de 5% (p≤0,05). Resultados na comparação das variáveis entre os períodos, pré e pós-intervenção, houve diferença estatisticamente significativa no Teste Dicótico de Dígitos (p = 0,009), no Teste Padrão de Frequência (p = 0,020) e no Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale (p = 0,001). Houve tendência à significância (p < 0,10) no teste Gap in Noise e na Atenção Total. Conclusão o treinamento auditivo cognitivo demonstrou ser uma estratégia terapêutica eficaz para o tratamento de adultos com queixas de compreensão de fala e de cognição após infecção por COVID-19.
Methodology to evaluate cascade dams breaks for analysis and safety design
Authors: Campos Rubens Gomes Dias , Saliba Aloysio Portugal Maia
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Among the main issues that may arise when evaluating studies of cascade dam ruptures, perhaps the most important, is to determine if the downstream dam can start into a cascade rupture, considering the hypothesis of the preliminary rupture of the upstream dam. This paper proposes a methodology to determine if a pair or a group of dams can fail in a cascade, suggesting a safe distance between them to avoid this effect. Additionally, this paper proposes a reunion with other researchers' methodologies in a step-by-step sequence, identifying when a cascade dam break is likely and should be included in the hypothetical dam break studies.
Correlation between carbon isotopic composition and morphological, micromorphological, anatomical, and physiological traits in rice
Authors: Concenço Germani , Brito Giovani Greigh de , Costa Vladimir Eliodoro , Silva Laryssa Barbosa Xavier da , Melo Thaís Stradioto , Fagundes Paulo Ricardo Reis , Scivittaro Walkyria Bueno , Deuner Sidnei
Published: August 2023

Abstract The objective of this work was to verify the correlations between carbon isotopic composition and traits of superior rice genotypes. Twenty genotypes were analyzed for morphology, micromorphology, anatomy, physiological performance, and carbon fingerprint. The plots consisted of 500 L plastic boxes sowed with rice, to allow of a plant density of 300 plants per square meter. Plant anatomy and physiological performance were evaluated using a microscope and an infrared gas analyzer, respectively. There is a correlation between rice water use efficiency (r = 0.45) and carboxylation efficiency (r = 0.39).
Potential use of sweet potato leaves for human consumption
Authors: Gama André Boscolo Nogueira da , Silva Eduardo Alves da , Andrade Júnior Valter Carvalho de , Brito Orlando Gonçalves , Costa Ariana Lemes da , Cavasin Pedro Yuri , Carvalho Elisângela Elena Nunes
Published: August 2023

Abstract The objective of this work was to select sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) genotypes with leaves with potential to be used for human consumption. Twenty-six experimental genotypes and four commercial cultivars were tested in a randomized complete block design with three replicates and ten plants per plot. The trial was carried out in the municipality of Lavras, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Leaf shape and lobe, aerial-part yield, edible-leaf yield, edible-leaf percentage, edible-leaf dry mass, and latex production, as well as leaf total chlorophyll, pH, soluble solids contents, titratable acidity, total phenolic compounds, and anthocyanin contents, were evaluated. Roots were characterized as to their pulp and peel colors. Fifteen genotypes presented the highest aerial-part (29.6 to 51.8 Mg ha-1) and edible leaf (7.8 to 12.7 Mg ha-1) yields. In the biochemical analysis, high contents of chlorophyll, total phenolics, and anthocyanins were observed. In addition, pH, soluble solids, and leaf titratable acidity did not differ significantly among the evaluated genotypes. Leaves of ten genotypes are recommended for human consumption.
„The beautiful landscape of battlefields, cemeteries and ruins…“ -Erinnerungsraum und (Anti-) Heimatkonzeption in Jaroslav Rudiš Roman Winterbergs letzte Reise
Authors: Wolting Stephan
Published: August 2023

Als Grundlage der Betrachtungen dient Jaroslav Rudiš international vielbeachteter Roman Winterbergs letzte Reise. Es geht um die Eisenbahnreise eines fast 100-jährigen Protagonisten namens Winterberg (geboren in Reichenberg/Sudetenland, heute Liberec/CZ) von Berlin bis nach Sarajevo mit dem tschechischen Krankenpfleger Kraus, der sich auf (Lebens-) Abschiede und Sterbebegleitungen von alten Menschen spezialisiert hat und Winterberg auf seiner letzten Überfahrt begleitet.Anhand einer Art von Heimatkonkurrenz zwischen den beiden Männern, einer potentiellen rückwärtigen Zukünftigkeit der KuK-Monarchie und der negativ besetzen Heimat der kommunistischen CSSR – die „alte Heimat“ ist fremder geworden als das „Exilland“ Deutschland – wird innerhalb des Beitrags versucht, den „Heimat“- „und „Fremdheitsbegriff“ neu zu justieren und das Verhältnis von Eigenem und Fremdem anders zu gewichten bis hin zu Überlegungen zu neuen Heimatkonzepten „in dürftiger Zeit“.
Między pisaniem a milczeniem. O esejach Herty Müller z perspektywy polskiego czytelnika
Authors: Gleń Adrian
Published: August 2023

Artykuł poświęcony jest prawdzie pracy z językiem w esejach Herty Müller. Autora interesuje to, w jaki sposób i dokąd prowadzi Noblistkę jej doświadczenie pierwotnej nieprzystawalności słowa do rzeczy, jak rzutuje ono na widzenie samego fenomenu rozumienia literatury, jaki obraz pisania wywodzi w swojej refleksji autorka Nizin. Uwagi Müller analizowane są w kontekście filozofii języka źródłowego. Takie komparatystyczne ujęcie prowadzi do próby określenia tego, jakie formuły tożsamości języka i rzeczywistości odnajdziemy w esejach niemieckiej Noblistki.
Análise termográfica na avaliação de úlceras venosas de pernas
Authors: Couto Lília Doria Pinto , Calasans Maria Thaís , Silva Josenira Nascimento , Araújo Karina Oliveira Portugal , Matos Marcos Almeida
Published: August 2023

OBJETIVO: Analisar a temperatura da úlcera venosa em comparação à temperatura do membro contralateral sadio e se esta emissão de calor tem associação com a gravidade da lesão. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal analítico realizado em uma instituição privada em Salvador/Bahia, de março a agosto de 2021. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, avaliação clínica dos 33 participantes e dos 66 membros inferiores, captação da imagem termográfica da úlcera venosa e análise térmica. RESULTADOS: A média de idade dos 33 participantes era de 70 ± 12,5 anos, a raça/cor, autodeclarada, parda (14; 42,4%), sexo masculino (17; 51,5%). Referiam etilismo (10; 30,3%). Quanto à avaliação entre a temperatura máxima e média do membro com úlcera venosa versus o membro contralateral, apresentou correlação (p=0,001) em todas as regiões avaliadas. Em relação a etilismo apresentou correlação com a temperatura máxima da úlcera (p=0,003), borda (p=0,015) e centro (p=0,006). No que diz respeito ao PUSH ≥12, apresentou correlação com a morfologia geográfica (p=0,001) e mal delimitada (p=0,008). O Delta apresentou correlação com recidiva (p=0,004) e Delta Grave com o tempo de úlcera >12 meses (p=0,024), recidiva e etilismo (p=0,038). CONCLUSÕES: A termografia na avaliação da úlcera venosa em membros inferiores contribui no monitoramento térmico de processos inflamatórios e da perfusão tecidual.
The Axiology of Dietrich von Hildebrand. From Phenomenology to Metaphysics
Authors: Premoli de Marchi Paola
Published: August 2023

In what follows, I would like to trace Dietrich von Hildebrand’s thinking on the nature of axiological properties. Hildebrand begins his analysis from the phenomenology of what we experience as important and distinguishes three categories of importance: the subjectively satisfying, the value and the objective good of the person. He then moves on to metaphysical analysis to clarify whether the categories describe properties of objects and concludes that the foundation of all importance is value, the intrinsic preciousness. He also examines the families of values and the relations between being and value. This analysis has an important completion in the investigation of the types of oughtness, which allow us to understand the foundation of norms. Hildebrand’s value theory makes it possible to address some crucial metaphysical problems, in particular the question of whether good ultimately triumphs. The epistemological premise of Hildebrand’s perspective, however, is the thesis that man experiences not only facts, but also values.
C-BANDINDA FREKANS SEÇİCİ YÜZEY TASARIMI VE ANALİZİ
Authors: BARIŞ Yağmur , YALÇIN Uğur
Published: August 2023

Belirlenen frekans aralığında yüzeye gelen elektromanyetik dalgaların iletim, yansıma veya soğurma özelliği göstermesini sağlayan periyodik yapılara frekans seçici yüzeyler (FSY) denir. Çalışmada üç farklı geometrik şekle sahip FSY tasarlanmıştır. Tasarlanan yapıların temel iletim karakteristiğini bozmadan, birim hücreleri üzerinde optimizasyon çalışmaları yaparak, kullanılan parametrelerin değiştirilmesinin, s parametreleri, rezonans frekansı, bant genişliği ve maksimum soğurma değerine etkisi incelenmiştir. C-bandında (4 GHz–8 GHz) gerçekleştirilen çalışmalarda -10 dB kazanç değerinde bant genişliğini arttırabilmek için tasarlanan iki yapının üst üste birleştirilmesiyle yeni bir ultra geniş bantlı (UGB) FSY elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen yeni UGB FSY ile radar kesit alanının (RKA) azaltılması amaçlanmıştır. Tasarıma ait benzetim ve analizler CST Studio Suite 3D programı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir.
Local News Deserts in China: The Role of Social Media and Personal Communication Networks
Authors: Tai Zixue , He Bai , Liu Jianping
Published: August 2023

The field of local news is often associated with news deserts, commonly defined as geo-based communities without newspapers or other legacy media as providers of locally oriented news and civic information. This phenomenon is expanding in global society due to the diminishing presence of newspapers at moments of accelerated digitization. This study examines the multiplex nature of news deserts in rural and suburban areas in China. Data were collected through a multi-methods approach combining two focus groups and 44 semi-structured in-depth interviews. Patterns of engagement among interviewees reveal that smartphone-based social media applications and digital platforms function as viable sources of news, and incidental exposure to news has become the norm of digital news use. Government-orchestrated convergent media services and WeChat channels are preferred choices by most research participants for local news. We argue that a media ecology perspective may be a productive approach to understanding community news and local newspapers.
Shaping the Inclusive City: Power Relations, Regulations, and the Role of Social Work
Authors: Duplan Karine , Battaglini Monica , Chimienti Milena , Lieber Marylène
Published: August 2023

While being celebrated as the ideal of inclusiveness, cities also constitute the place of different types of discrimination, which some public policies intend to tackle. The “urban” has also been pointed out as the locus where vice and lust concentrate, leading public policies to develop regulations for public space aiming to maintain the social order of the city. This, in turn, contributes to the definition of the contours of urban moral economies, which are continuously shaped by processes of in/exclusion. Hence, crucial is the need to further explore how cities can be welcoming to their dwellers and newcomers, as well as the role public policies (have to) play in the vision of the future of an open and inclusive city. In so doing, social work is certainly called upon to play a major role based on its historical presence in cities and its know‐how in accompanying transitions. How does social work contribute to the definition of an inclusive city? By presenting new and original research that draws on various case studies as well as theoretical reflections across disciplines, this thematic issue aims to provide answers to this question to better understand the role of social work in the shaping of an open and inclusive city.
Finite Element Examination of Stress-Strain Fields Near Ductile Crack Tip
Authors: Aditya R. Wankhde, Nilesh A. Jadhav Chetan E. Kolambe, Sandeep V. Raut,
Published: August 2023

We are considering a centre crack in ductile steel plate of finite dimensions. Modeling and analysis of the crack is performed in ANSYS. Non-linear stress-strain data of steel is used in the software. A suitable value of far field tensile stress (pressure) is chosen such that the applied stress intensity parameter is less than the fracture toughness value. Plastic stress-strain fields are obtained near the crack tip in EPFM. Desired values are noted. Areas of high stress and high strain are identified. Validation of void nucleation taking place ahead of crack tip and not exactly at the crack tip and coalescence of voids happening at the crack tip is confirmed with the results.  Plane strain case is considered. Plots between the distance of desired location from the crack tip and load line stresses and strains are drawn. The plots are in accordance with the expected ones.
Maternal and fetal outcome among pregnant women with jaundice and deranged LFTs attending a tertiary care institute: a prospective study
Authors: Sharma Ajay , Sharma Reena , Sharma Shuchi , Chauhan Neha , Bhargavi Donka , Verma Sumeet , Totade Divyani
Published: August 2023

Background: This was a prospective study to analyses the maternal and fetal outcome among pregnant women with jaundice and deranged LFTs in a tertiary care hospital.
Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at SLBSGMC Nerchowk for a period of 6 months. The pregnant women with jaundice and deranged LFTs were included in the study after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. History, clinical examination and relevant investigations done. All patients followed till seven days in post-partum period. The maternal and fetal outcomes were noted.  
Results: During study period we encountered 59 pregnant women with deranged LFTs. Majority of women were in primigravida (74.6%) in 20-30 years (55.9%) of age group. Most common symptom was pruritus in 59.3% of women. ICP was the most common cause amongst 64.4% of women. 40.7% 0f women had FTVD and 40.6% had cesarean delivery. AFD with MSL (87.5%) being the most common indication for cesarean delivery amongst these women. A total of 49 (83.1%) of newborn were delivered alive with good Apgar score, 1 (1.7%) was premature, 1 (1.7%) had respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
Conclusions: In contrary to older Indian studies our study concluded that though liver disease is less common, but on evaluation we found that intra-hepatic cholestasis being the number one cause of deranged LFTs in pregnancy in our hospital. Amongst these patients with high index of suspicion, prompt investigations, early diagnosis and timely management can improve the maternal and perinatal outcome.
Case report on localized bullous pemphigoid in two young females
Authors: Amaewhule Mary N. , Amadi Ekechi S. , Ogbu Christian C.
Published: August 2023

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a chronic autoimmune bullous eruption that is characterized by pruritic, tense sub-epidermal bullae. It commonly affects those aged 60 years and above. It has no gender predilection. It can be generalized or localized. This is a case report of 2 female patients with localized BP presenting as recurrent skin rash of more than 1 year duration which were later referred to the dermatology clinic. The patients were both females less than 40 years of age who have been having recurrent skin rash that have been associated with intense itching localized to a unilateral lower limb. The first patient had obvious bullae and ulcers while the second didn’t have any obvious bullae. Initial clinical diagnoses did not consider BP. Punch skin biopsy was done in both cases that revealed histologic features confirming BP. Clinicians should have high index of suspicion of BP even in cases of localized chronic wound or recurrent ulcers irrespective of the age of patient.
Clinicopathological profile of triple negative breast cancer in a tertiary health care centre of India
Authors: Ahmed Saqib , Patel Gulshan , Hasan Ruhi , Hasan Mahboob
Published: August 2023

Breast carcinoma is one of the most common malignancies affecting women in developing countries. It is divided into several subtypes, including triple negatives. TNBCs are found to have an aggressive behaviour and have a metastasic potential leading to an overall poorer prognosis.

The aim was to study the clinicopathological profile of TNBC pateints including parameters like age, site, tumour size, histopathological type, histologic grade, lymphovascular invasion and nodal invasion and TNM Staging was done to study the overall prognosis.

A four year retrospective study was conducted on ninety seven cases of breast carcinoma which were further classified based on immunohistochemical staining into four subtypes. The clinicopathological details and the histomorphological features of these patents were studied.

Of the 208 cases, 97 cases were diagnosed as TNBC. The average age at presentation was 45 years. Most of the cases showed Nottingham Modification of Scarff Bloom-Richardson (NMBR) grade 3 (66%) and stage II (50.7%). Lymph node metastasis and Lymphovascular invasion was seen in 62% and 24.7% of cases. Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (not otherwise specified) type (94.8%) was the most common histological type.

TNBC have an aggressive behaviour compared to other subtypes with higher SBR grade. Lymphovascular invasion and nodal metastasis.
Association of E-cadherin with epidermal growth factor receptor in squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity
Authors: Usman Syeda Iqra , Maheshwari Veena , Afroz Nishat , Ahmed Murad
Published: August 2023

Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. Despite new modalities of treatment there has been no significant improvement in mortality and morbidity. E-cadherin responsible for cell-cell adhesion in epithelial tissues. It plays role in establishment and maintenance of polarity and structural integrity. Low expression helps in process of carcinogenesis. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpression is found in majority of oral squamous cell carcinoma and association have been made between increased expression levels and an aggressive phenotype.

To study the association of E-cadherin with epidermal growth factor receptor in different grades of oral squamous cell carcinoma.

After taking informed consent from patients 75 cases of OSCC were included in the study and subjected to immunohistochemistry of E-cadherin and EGFR.

It was concluded from the study that with decrease in differentiation of OSCC expression of E- cadherin decrease while expression of EGFR increases. On correlating both were found to be inversely proportional to each other.

During EMT there is loss of cell adhesion molecules. In our study with decrease differentiation there is loss of E-cadherin. E-Cadherin expression was inversely correlated to EGFR expression.
Sarcomatoid carcinoma of colon: Report of a rare case
Authors: Suhana Asreen , Sharma Jagannath D. , Bharadwaj Barasha S , Beso Adahra Patricia , Deka Muktanjalee , Kalita Upasana , Goswami Bibhash Chandra
Published: August 2023

Sarcomatoid carcinoma of colon is an extremely rare biphasic tumour with less than 50 reported cases in literature, either as Sarcomatoid carcinoma or carcinosarcoma. Here, we report a case of a 65 years old lady who presented with pain abdomen. On colonoscopy, a colonic mass was noted with intussusception. Right hemicolectomy was performed and the specimen was sent for histopathological examination. Following histopathology and immunohistochemistry, it was reported as Sarcomatoid carcinoma of Colon.
Design and Optimiozation of Front A – Arm Suspension System for Speciqal Purpose Electric Vehicle
Authors: Baby Bibin N. , Hiremath Niranjan
Published: August 2023

An electric vehicle also called as EV is a vehicle that make use of the electric motors for its operation. It can be operated by a set electronics system, with power from an external battery source also from the solar panels and sometimes from converting fuel to electricity using fuel cells. This project is mainly focused on the comfort and handling area of the EV’s and hence worked more on the suspension system. Suspension system is basically used to gain good road holding while driving, cornering events and sudden braking conditions and also to keep the proper steering geometry while various road conditions. Another important reason for suspension system is to offer comfort to the occupants against road shocks and provide a riding comfort. In this project, we extensively worked on the suspension system types, its design, optimization and manufacturing aspects for the initial prototype. A – Arm suspension system was selected for the study and an initial concept of the suspension system was made using Creo Parametric Software and then the optimization was performed using M.Sc Adams software for better handling behavior. Manufacturing drawing were also created for initial prototype build.
Lower Wishbone Modeling and Analysis for Commercial Vehicle Independent Suspension System
Authors: Prabaharan T. , Bovas Herbert Bejaxhin A. , Periyaswamy P. , Ramanan N. , Ramkumar K. , P Chandramohan
Published: August 2023

The primary goal of this paper is to design and analyse the entire double wishbone suspension system for a commercial vehicle in order to improve the vehicle’s stability and handling. The suspension system has seen tremendous advancement. A commercial vehicle’s suspension system must be long-lasting, light in weight, efficient, and cost-effective. The vehicle must be able to withstand the harsh off-road terrain environment. As a result, it is critical to concentrate on the stress strain analysis study of the lower wishbone arm in order to improve and modify the existing design.
Microstructure Characteristics and Properties of NiCrMoFeCoAl-30%Cr3C2 HVOF Coating on T22 Boiler Tube Steel
Authors: Patil Viresh G , Somasundaram B. , Kandaiah Sakthivel , Jagadeeswaran N.
Published: August 2023

In the current investigation, the NiCrMoFeCoAl-30%Cr3C2compositecoating was deposited on T22 baresteel with the HVOF technique. Cr3C2-based coatings offer high hardness, and good corrosion resistance.High-velocity oxy-fuel spray techniquescomprising suspension feedstock have been consideredaparticularly promising substitute for producing more homogeneous and denser Cr3C2coatings with loweras-depositedhigher hardness, surface roughness, and superior quality corrosionresistance.The specimen's microstructure has been characterized by SEM/EDAX and XRD methods. The coating thickness, porosity, microhardness, and coating density have been assessed.
Evaluation and Comparison of Fracture Toughness of Glass Fibre Reinforce Composites
Authors: Rangaswamy Nikhil , S Shivakumar , Avadhani Shriranganath P. , G A Manjunath
Published: August 2023

The study of the behaviour of a broken structure or component under service conditions is known as fracture mechanics. Impurities, uneven curing, holes and notches are all sources of fractures. Cracks are common local discontinuities in materials caused by a variety of factors. Such discontinuities cause the structure's rigidity and consequently load bearing capability to deteriorate. It is known that for the crack to propagate, the stress in the locale of the crack tip should reach the critical value. Once stress level is critical, the crack propagates and leads to failure of the structure. A segment of the crack is divided into three modes namely Mode I (Opening mode), Mode II (sliding mode), Mode III (tearing mode). The current study presents a computational and experimental study on fractography and notch sensitivity evaluation in glass-fiber-reinforced-laminate under quasi-static load.  For both numerical and experimental damage assessments, three volume fractions of glass and resin plies (50/50, 60/40, and 70/30) have been used. The fracture toughness investigation was carried out in accordance with ASTM standards, utilising a universal testing equipment. The numerical study is conducted out using the J-integral approach.  The fracture toughness increases with resin content and is determined by the ductility of the plastic zone surrounding the crack tip. Within an acceptable range, the numerical findings are equivalent to the experimental values. When compared to the other modes, Mode 1 is the fatal. The mode I fracture toughness of several materials is evaluated experimentally and compared in this study.
A Review on Erosion of Aluminium Alloy for Various Application
Authors: Magi Sujeet , Ramesha C. M. , P Rajendra , S Mohanraju
Published: August 2023

This Aluminium is a valuable metal because of its goodcorrosion resistance, reflectivity,recycling properties,electrical and thermal conductivity. Materials having high strength-to-weight ratios, as well as qualities like good corrosion resistance, low weight, creep resistance, and high thermal strength, are required in aerospace applications. Cost parameters must also be considered without sacrificing quality. Al, Ti, Mg, Ni, and their alloys are often utilised in aircraft industries for most of their sub components, depending on the qualities required. Following that, several research initiatives were undertaken with the goal of gaining a better knowledge of their structural performance and developing accurate and trustworthy design. Erosion is the loss of material caused by the repetitive impact of small solid, liquid, or a mixture of solid and liquid particles on a surface. Weather-related erosion, as well as other present particles such as rain, hail, and ice, sand, volcanic ash, and dust arising from residues in the atmosphere, are all harmful to the structure of a aircraft and can reduce its lifecycle. The focus of this paper is to review of research on impact of erosion on aluminium alloys by analysing previously published work and which are used in various applications.
Grain Growth Inhibition by Second Phase Particles : A Two-Dimensional Monte Carlo Computational Study
Authors: Rajendra P. , Phaneesh K. R. , Ramesha C M , Nagaral Madev , Auradi V
Published: August 2023

A comprehensive 2-D simulation was performed on a square lattice under the influence of a second phase particle to validate the Zener limit. The effect of matrix sizes from 100 to 10,000 was examined on R(lim), R(max), Scaling constant(k), and impurities lying on the grain boundaries(ϕ). In addition, the optimum matrix size N=2000 under various second phase particles and Q states were investigated. The particle-pinned regimes developed a unique relationship between the Zener limit and the fraction of second phase particles resting on the grain boundary, i.e., R(limit)=1/eΦ It was observed that the particle fraction is proportional to the determined limiting grain size. The homogeneity and distribution of grains were observed to obey the lognormal behavior.
Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces: An Overview of Their Features, Failure Mechanisms, and Applications
Authors: Gupta Arpit , Babu L Sunith
Published: August 2023

Additive manufacturing has made it possible to create complicated geometries and lattice structures, and it is also the greatest approach for producing nature-inspired cellular structures. Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) cellular structure, which is additively built, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it useful in various applications, including structural weight reduction, biomedical, aerospace, and impact absorption. TPMS is a natural-inspired surface with zero mean curvature and a local minimal area. The type of structure, loading mechanism, unit cell characteristics, and relative density significantly affect the structure’s strength and stiffness. As a result, this article will cover the history, classification, characteristics, manufacturing processes, failure mechanism, and applications of the TPMS.