bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing training in spiritual and religious competencies in mental health graduate education: Evaluation of an integrated curricular approach
Authors: Pearce Michelle J. , Pargament Kenneth I. , Wong Serena , Hinkel Hannah , Salcone Sarah , Morgan Grant , Kemp Derek , Brock Brady , Kim Esther , Oxhandler Holly K. , Vieten Cassandra , Fox Jesse , Polson Edward C. , Currier Joseph M.
Published: September 2024

Despite practice guidelines for multiculturally competent care, including spiritual/religious diversity, most mental health graduate training programs do not formally address spiritual/religious competencies. Thus, we enhanced the Spiritual Competency Training in Mental Health (SCT-MH) course curriculum to train graduate students in foundational attitudes, knowledge, and skills for addressing clients’ spirituality and/or religion (S/R). The hybrid (online and in-person) SCT-MH course curriculum was integrated into existing required graduate clinical courses (replacing 15% of a course’s curriculum) and taught to 309 students by 20 instructors in 20 different graduate training programs across counseling, psychology, and social work disciplines. Using a multiple baseline waitlist control design in which students served as their own controls, students completed validated assessments at three timepoints evaluating their spiritual/religious competencies for understanding the intersection between S/R and mental health. We also collected qualitative data from the students to evaluate acceptability of the content and format of the training program. Students’ scores on all seven measures of spiritual/religious competencies had a statistically significant positive increase after engaging with the SCT-MH curriculum compared to the control period. At the end of the course, 97% of the students envisioned using spiritually integrated therapy techniques with their clients at least some of the time, 92% or more rated the materials as helpful and relevant, and 96% were satisfied with the training modules. Results demonstrate that dedicating a small (i.e., 6 hours of class time; 10 hours outside class time) but intentional amount of course time to teaching spiritual/religious competencies increases students’ attitudes, knowledge, and skills for attending to clients’ S/R in clinical practice. The SCT-MH hybrid course content is freely available to all graduate programs on our website. https://www.spiritualandreligiouscompetenciesproject.com/resources/sct-mh.
Sex disparities in the associations of overall versus abdominal obesity with the 10-year cardiovascular disease risk: Evidence from the Indonesian National Health Survey
Authors: Sigit Fathimah S. , Tahapary Dicky L. , Riyadina Woro , Djokosujono Kusharisupeni
Published: September 2024

Background

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of disability-adjusted life years in Indonesia. Although obesity is a known risk factor for CVDs, the relative contributions of overall versus abdominal obesity are less clear. We aimed to estimate the 10-year CVD risks of the Indonesian population and investigate the separate and joint associations of overall and abdominal obesity with these risks.

Methods

Using nationally representative data from the Indonesian Health Survey (n = 33,786), the 10-year CVD risk was estimated using the Framingham Score. The score was calculated as %-risk, with >20% indicating high risk. Overall obesity was measured by BMI, while abdominal obesity was measured by waist circumference. We performed sex-stratified multivariable linear regressions to examine the associations of standardized units of BMI and waist circumference with the 10-year CVD risk, mutually adjusted for waist circumference and BMI.

Results

Mean (SD) 10-year CVD risks were 14.3(8.9)% in men and 8.0(9.3)% in women, with 37.3% of men and 14.1% of women having high (>20%) risks. After mutual adjustment, one SD in BMI and waist circumference were associated with 0.75(0.50–1.01) and 0.95(0.72–1.18) increase in the %-risk of CVD in men, whereas in women, the β(95% CIs) were 0.43(0.25–0.61) and 1.06(0.87–1.26).

Conclusion

Abdominal fat accumulation showed stronger associations with 10-year CVD risks than overall adiposity, particularly in women. Although men had higher overall CVD risks, women experienced more detrimental cardiovascular effects of obesity. Raising awareness of abdominal/visceral obesity and its more damaging cardiovascular effects in women is crucial in preventing CVD-related morbidity and mortality.
Not on the right rung for me? How status inconsistency leads to avoidance of status-threatening ties in NCAA
Authors: Ra Keehyuk , Kim Bo Kyung
Published: September 2024

This study examines the impact of status inconsistency on status-threatening activities within NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams. Specifically, we focus on a nested form of status that includes both individual and group-level elements. We argue that organizations dealing with status inconsistency stemming from such nested form face challenges in reducing status inconsistency. To maintain their deserved status, these status-inconsistent organizations tend to avoid activities that could further threaten their status, despite potential economic gains. An analysis of NCAA Division I men’s basketball scheduling data from 2000 to 2019 provides robust support to our theoretical arguments. Our findings suggest that the status inconsistency between a team’s status and its conference status diminished the likelihood of scheduling games with non-Division I teams, a behavior considered counter-normative in this context. This effect is most prominent among teams in “Mid Major” conferences, while teams with recent participation in the NCAA Tournament show a mitigated effect.
The wound healing and hypoglycemic activates of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) leaf extract and saponins in diabetic and normal rats
Authors: Anbar Hanan S. , Shehab Naglaa Gamil , Yasin Ayah , Shaar Lana Mazen , Ashraf Ruba , Rahi Zahraa , Alamir Raneem , Alsabbagh Deema , Thabet Aya , Altaas Israa , Lozon Yosra A. , El Rouby Nadia M. M. , Shahiwala Aliasgar
Published: September 2024

Introduction

Indigenous plants have historically been crucial in treating human diseases across various cultures worldwide. Research continues to uncover new therapeutic uses for indigenous plants, from treating infectious diseases to managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and wound care. This study aimed to examine the effect of palm tree leaves "Phoenix dactylifera L" extract and its topical film formulation on wound healing and blood glucose levels.

Methods

Palm leaves were collected, authenticated, powdered, and extracted with ethanol by cold maceration. Saponins were isolated. The dried extract was analyzed using reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography to identify the phytochemicals present. Diabetes mellitus was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of Streptozotocin (40mg/kg). Rats with blood glucose levels ≥ 200 mg/dl were used to determine the reduction in blood glucose with or without the oral extract. Incision and excision wounds were induced in both diabetic and normal rats. Topical films containing extract or saponin and inert films were applied to the wounds every other day, and wound sizes were recorded until the wound was completely healed.

Results

The presence of six flavonoids, Naringin, Rutin, Quercetin, Kaempferol, Apigenin, and Catechin, and five phenolic acids, Syringic acid, p Coumaric acid, Caffeic acid, Ferulic acid, Ellagic acid were detected in the dried extract. A significant reduction in blood sugar in diabetic rats and wound diameter in the treated group compared to the control group in both diabetic and normal rats was observed, confirming the promising role of palm leaf extract on diabetes and wound care. Macroscopic, morphometric, and histological data suggested that the cutaneous wound healing in rats treated with the leaf extract was better and faster than the control or inert groups.

Conclusions

Our research findings highlight the marked effect of Phoenix dactylifera extract as a supportive or alternative treatment for both hyperglycemia and incision or excision wounds. Further research and clinical trials are warranted to validate these findings and explore the underlying mechanisms of action.
Exploring parents’ experiences, attitudes and understanding of gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants
Authors: McVicar Kathryn , Szatkowski Lisa , Ojha Shalini , Tunster Simon , Bains Manpreet
Published: September 2024

Background

Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) affects nearly half of infants. Parents play a crucial role in management but more understanding of their attitudes and experiences is needed to inform future education, support and research. This study aims to explore parental experiences, attitudes and understanding of the symptoms, diagnosis and management of infant GOR.

Methods

Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 9 parents of infants with GOR in the UK, analysed by thematic analysis.

Results

8 participants were mothers and median age was 34 years. Over half identified as White ethnicity. Parents described that GOR can affect all aspects of life, including mental wellbeing and bonding with their baby. Medications are time-consuming to prepare and can cause challenging side effects such as constipation. It is crucial that health professionals manage parental expectations in that treatments are not curative and symptoms do not last forever. Attitudes about healthcare professionals varied: some were perceived as dismissive, whilst some showed understanding. There were differences depending on whether the child was a first or second born child, with more understanding shown where the child was not the parents’ first born. Parents felt more education could be beneficial for parents and clinicians.

Conclusions

Infant GOR can affect infants and parents in a variety of ways, impacting both physical and mental health. Parents play a vital role in the management of infant reflux, but there is lack of consistency of information and levels of knowledge among healthcare professionals vary. More education could be beneficial, and further research is needed into health professionals’ perceptions and fathers’ experiences.
Stakeholders’ perspectives on capturing societal cost savings from a quality improvement initiative: A qualitative study
Authors: Kroon Daniëlle , van Dulmen Simone A. , Stadhouders Niek W. , Rosenstok Jonas , van den Heuvel Baukje , Westert Gert P. , Kool Rudolf B. , Jeurissen Patrick P. T.
Published: September 2024

Background

Besides improving the quality of care, quality improvement initiatives often also intend to produce cost savings. An example is prehabilitation, which can reduce complication rates and the length of stay in the hospital. However, the process from utilization reductions to actual societal cost savings remains uncertain in practice. Our aim was to identify barriers and facilitators throughout this process. We used the implementation of prehabilitation in a Dutch hospital as a test case.

Methods

We held 20 semi-structured interviews between June and November 2023. Eighteen stakeholders were affiliated with the hospital and two with different health insurers. Nine interviews were held face-to-face and 11 via Microsoft Teams. The interviews were recorded and transcribed. The first transcripts were inductively coded by two authors, the subsequent transcripts by one and checked by another. Differences were resolved through discussion.

Results

We identified 20 barriers and 23 facilitators across four stages: reducing capacity, reducing departmental expenses, reducing hospital expenses and reducing insurer expenses. All participants expected that the excess capacity will be used for other priorities. This was perceived as highly valuable and as an efficiency gain. Other barriers to capture savings included the fear of losing resilience, flexibility, status and revenue. Misalignment between service contracts among hospitals and insurers can hinder the ability to financially incentivize cost reductions. Additionally, some contract types can hinder the transfer of hospital savings to insurers. Identified facilitators included shared savings agreements, an explicit strategy targeting all stages, and labor shortage, among others.

Conclusion

This study systematically describes barriers and facilitators that prevent translating quality improvement initiatives into societal cost savings. Stakeholders expect that any saved capacity will be used for other priorities, including providing care due to the increasing demand. Capturing any cash savings does not occur automatically, emphasizing the need for a strategy targeting all stages.
Effect of impaired kidney function on outcomes and treatment effects of oral anticoagulant regimes in patients with atrial fibrillation in a real-world registry
Authors: Salbach Christian , Milles Barbara Ruth , Hund Hauke , Biener Moritz , Mueller-Hennessen Matthias , Frey Norbert , Katus Hugo , Giannitsis Evangelos , Yildirim Mustafa
Published: September 2024

Background

The impact of impaired kidney function on outcomes and treatment benefits of vitamin-K antagonists (VKA) versus direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) has insufficiently been investigated in randomized controlled studies (RCTs). Most studies and registries are either biased due to incomplete enrolment of consecutive patients in large pharma industry sponsored registries, or due to short recruitment periods or incomplete assessment of important variables in national registries.

Methods

This study uses data from the Heidelberg Registry of Atrial Fibrillation (HERA-FIB), a retrospective single-center registry of 10,222 consecutive patients with AF presenting to the emergency department of University Hospital of Heidelberg from June 2009 until March 2020. Rates of all-cause mortality, stroke, major bleeding and myocardial infarction (MI) were related to the presence and severity of impaired presenting kidney function, as well as to assigned treatment with VKA vs. DOAC.

Results

The risks for all-cause mortality (HR: 3.26, p<0.001), stroke (HR: 1.58, p<0.001), major bleeding (HR: 2.28, p<0.001) and MI (HR: 2.48, p<0.001) were significantly higher in patients with an eGFR<60 ml/min at admission and increased with decreasing eGFR. After adjustment for variables of CHA2DS2VASc-score, presence of eGFR <60 ml/min remained as an independent predictor for all-cause mortality, major bleeding and MI. The hazard ratio (HR) for all-cause mortality, major bleedings and MI was significantly lower in patients receiving DOAC compared to VKA.

Conclusion

Findings from our large real-life registry confirm the data from RCTs and extend our knowledge on the effectiveness and safety of DOACs to subjects that were underrepresented in RCTs.
Comparing the effectiveness of environmental DNA and camera traps for surveying American mink (Neogale vison) in northeastern Indiana
Authors: Di Girolamo Eleanor L. , Jordan Mark A. , Albers Geriann , Bergeson Scott M.
Published: September 2024

While camera traps can effectively detect semi-aquatic mammal species, they are also often temporally and monetarily inefficient and have a difficult time detecting smaller bodied, elusive mammals. Recent studies have shown that extracting DNA from environmental samples can be a non-invasive, alternative method of detecting elusive species. Environmental DNA (eDNA) has not yet been used to survey American mink (Neogale vison), a cryptic and understudied North American mustelid. To help determine best survey practices for the species, we compared the effectiveness and efficiency of eDNA and camera traps in surveys for American mink. We used both methods to monitor the shoreline of seven bodies of water in northeastern Indiana from March to May 2021. We extracted DNA from filtered environmental water samples and used quantitative real-time PCR to determine the presence of mink at each site. We used Akaike’s Information Criterion to rank probability of detection models with and without survey method as a covariate. We detected mink at four of the seven sites and seven of the 21 total survey weeks using camera traps (probability of detection (ρ) = 0.36). We detected mink at five sites and during five survey weeks using eDNA (ρ = 0.25). However, the highest probability of detection was obtained when both methods were combined, and data were pooled (ρ = 0.47). Survey method did not influence model fit, suggesting no difference in detectability between camera traps and eDNA. Environmental DNA was twice as expensive, but only required a little over half (58%) of the time when compared to camera trapping. We recommend ways in which an improved eDNA methodology may be more cost effective for future studies. For this study, a combination of both methods yielded the highest probability for detecting mink presence.
Lectins and polysaccharide EPS I have flow-responsive roles in the attachment and biofilm mechanics of plant pathogenic Ralstonia
Authors: Carter Mariama D. , Tran Tuan M. , Cope-Arguello Matthew L. , Weinstein Sofia , Li Hanlei , Hendrich Connor G. , Prom Jessica L. , Li Jiayu , Chu Lan Thanh , Bui Loan , Manikantan Harishankar , Lowe-Power Tiffany M. , Allen Caitilyn
Published: September 2024

Bacterial biofilm formation and attachment to hosts are mediated by carbohydrate-binding lectins, exopolysaccharides, and their interactions in the extracellular matrix (ECM). During tomato infection Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum (Rps) GMI1000 highly expresses three lectins: LecM, LecF, and LecX. The latter two are uncharacterized. We evaluated the roles in bacterial wilt disease of LecF, a fucose-binding lectin, LecX, a xylose-binding lectin, and the Rps exopolysaccharide EPS I. Interestingly, single and double lectin mutants attached to tomato roots better and formed more biofilm under static conditions in vitro. Consistent with this finding, static bacterial aggregation was suppressed by heterologous expression of lecFGMI1000 and lecXGMI1000 in other Ralstonia strains that naturally lack these lectins. Crude ECM from a ΔlecF/X double mutant was more adhesive than the wild-type ECM, and LecF and LecX increased Rps attachment to ECM. The enhanced adhesiveness of the ΔlecF/X ECM could explain the double mutant’s hyper-attachment in static conditions. Unexpectedly, mutating lectins decreased Rps attachment and biofilm viscosity under shear stress, which this pathogen experiences in plant xylem. LecF, LecX, and EPS I were all essential for biofilm development in xylem fluid flowing through cellulose-coated microfluidic channels. These results suggest that under shear stress, LecF and LecX increase Rps attachment by interacting with the ECM and plant cell wall components like cellulose. In static conditions such as on root surfaces and in clogged xylem vessels, the same lectins suppress attachment to facilitate pathogen dispersal. Thus, Rps lectins have a dual biological function that depends on the physical environment.
Exploring the metabolic profile of A. baumannii for antimicrobial development using genome-scale modeling
Authors: Leonidou Nantia , Xia Yufan , Friedrich Lea , Schütz Monika S. , Dräger Andreas
Published: September 2024

With the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, the World Health Organization published a catalog of microorganisms urgently needing new antibiotics, with the carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii designated as “critical”. Such isolates, frequently detected in healthcare settings, pose a global pandemic threat. One way to facilitate a systemic view of bacterial metabolism and allow the development of new therapeutics is to apply constraint-based modeling. Here, we developed a versatile workflow to build high-quality and simulation-ready genome-scale metabolic models. We applied our workflow to create a metabolic model for A. baumannii and validated its predictive capabilities using experimental nutrient utilization and gene essentiality data. Our analysis showed that our model iACB23LX could recapitulate cellular metabolic phenotypes observed during in vitro experiments, while positive biomass production rates were observed and experimentally validated in various growth media. We further defined a minimal set of compounds that increase A. baumannii’s cellular biomass and identified putative essential genes with no human counterparts, offering new candidates for future antimicrobial development. Finally, we assembled and curated the first collection of metabolic reconstructions for distinct A. baumannii strains and analyzed their growth characteristics. The presented models are in a standardized and well-curated format, enhancing their usability for multi-strain network reconstruction.
HIV reservoir and premature aging: risk factors for aging-associated illnesses in adolescents and young adults with perinatally acquired HIV
Authors: Petrara Maria Raffaella , Ruffoni Elena , Carmona Francesco , Cavallari Ilaria , Zampieri Sandra , Morello Marzia , Del Bianco Paola , Rampon Osvalda , Cotugno Nicola , Palma Paolo , Rossi Paolo , Giaquinto Carlo , Giunco Silvia , De Rossi Anita
Published: September 2024

Despite receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), an increasing number of adolescents and young adults with perinatally acquired HIV (PHIVAYA) are at risk of developing premature senescence and aging-associated illnesses, including cancer. Given this concern, it is crucial to assess aging biomarkers and their correlation with the HIV reservoir in order to comprehensively characterize and monitor these individuals. Fifty-five PHIVAYA (median age: 23, interquartile range [IQR]: 20–27 years, and 21 [18–23] years on ART at the time of study sampling) were studied along with 23 age-matched healthy controls. The PHIVAYA exhibited significantly higher percentages of activated, senescent, exhausted CD4 and CD8 T cells, shorter telomeres, reduced thymic output, and higher levels of circulating inflammatory markers (PAMPs, DAMPs, and pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα) as well as denervation biomarkers (neural cell adhesion molecule 1 [NCAM1] and C-terminal Agrin fragment [CAF]), compared to controls. HIV-DNA levels positively correlated with activated, senescent, exhausted CD4 and CD8 T cells, circulating biomarkers levels, and inversely with regulatory T and B cells and telomere length. According to their viremia over time, PHIVAYA were subgrouped into 14 Not Suppressed (NS)-PHIVAYA and 41 Suppressed (S)-PHIVAYA, of whom 6 who initiated ART within one year of age and maintained sustained viral suppression overtime were defined as Early Suppressed (ES)-PHIVAYA and the other 35 as Late Suppressed (LS)-PHIVAYA. ES-PHIVAYA exhibited significantly lower HIV-DNA reservoir, decreased percentages of senescent and exhausted CD4 and CD8 T cells, reduced levels of circulating inflammatory and denervation biomarkers, but longer telomere compared to LS- and NS-PHIVAYA. They differed significantly from healthy controls only in a few markers, including higher percentages of regulatory T and B cells, and higher levels of DAMPs. Overall, these results underscore the importance of initiating ART early and maintaining viral suppression to limit the establishment of the viral reservoir and to counteract immune and cellular premature aging. These findings also suggest new approaches for minimally invasive monitoring of individuals at high risk of developing premature aging and age-related illnesses.
As maiores festas que já mais vio Braga, em seos dias: a procissão de São João (séculos XVII-XVIII)
Authors: Lobo de Araújo Maria Marta
Published: September 2024

O nosso estudo centra a sua análise nas festas sanjoaninas na Braga, com destaque particular para a procissão, realizada no dia 24 de junho. A análise privilegia a composição da procissão ao longo do tempo, realçando os elementos que a constituíam, mas igualmente os conflitos e as dificuldades por que passou. O pagamento da despesa foi um dos problemas que enfrentou, mas também os vários momentos de conflitualidade surgidos entre os mesários e com o arcebispo deram corpo a uma cerimónia que foi oscilando no decurso dos anos. Pese embora essa situação, a procissão tonou-se numa grande manifestação religiosa e profana, agregadora de muita de muitos fiéis, que viviam este momento com alegria e júbilo. A abordagem feita repousa nas fontes confraternais, com destaque particular para as atas, os estatutos e os livros de despesa, que serão trabalhadas através de uma metodologia qualitativa e quantitativa.
ESMO 2024: Combination of luveltamab tazevibulin + bevacizumab Shows Positive Outcomes in Phase 1b Study for Patients with Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Hofland Peter
Published: September 2024

Folate receptor alpha or FRα, is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI-) linked cell-surface glycoprotein which binds and internalizes folic acid to support DNA and RNA synthesis during cell proliferation. Although FolRα is normally expressed at low levels on the luminal surface of a small number of organs, high levels of FolRα have been observed in several malignancies, including, but not limited to, ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer.
Method to attain substantial anchorage forces within limited embedment depths into thin fibre-reinforced concrete plates and shells
Authors: Özgür Bezgin Niyazi
Published: September 2024

Contemporary fibre-reinforced concrete provides new opportunities for the design of thin concrete elements with substantial bending strength. To realise the full benefits of reduced weights owing to the reduced structural thickness, new anchorage elements must be developed that can sustain high anchorage forces within limited embedment depths in thin plates. This paper introduces a new anchorage design for concrete plates or shells that provides high tensile forces between 4 and 6 kN within a small embedment depth of 5 mm. The proposed design concept includes a two-stage anchorage mechanism that provides the required tensile strength and ductility for the anchorage. Achieving such anchorage capabilities within the limited embedment depth of thin concrete elements enables the production of lightweight concrete plates and shells.
Antibiotic resistance of bacteria isolates from raw cow milk
Authors: Egberongbe Haneefat Olabimpe , Bankole Samuel Adegoke , Oyebiyi Gabriel Oludele , Adekola Hafeez Aderinsayo , Thomas Benjamin Thoha , Ilusanya Olusolape Afolake Favour , Adeyemi Jamiu Oluwatosin
Published: September 2024

O leite permanece vulnerável à contaminação microbiana devido às condições ambientais favoráveis. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os perfis de suscetibilidade antimicrobiana de isolados bacterianos de leite bovino cru, obtido em quatro centros distintos de coleta a granel em Oyo, sudoeste da Nigéria. Foram coletadas 80 amostras de leite de vaca cru em condições assépticas. Um total de 20 amostras foram coletadas de cada um dos quatro centros de coleta em massa (Iseyin, Maya, Fashola e Alaga) em diferentes intervalos de tempo. Foram realizados contagem total de bactérias viáveis, isolamento e identificação de bactérias, bem como testes de sensibilidade a antibióticos pelo método de difusão em disco. Os resultados revelaram a presença de bactérias de cinco gêneros diferentes, nomeadamente Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus, Salmonella e Escherichia nas amostras de leite bovino cru. Os testes de suscetibilidade aos antibióticos demonstraram alta sensibilidade dos isolados bacterianos à ciprofloxacina, gentamicina e pefloxacina. Este estudo fornece evidências adicionais de que o leite bovino cru serve como meio propício para o crescimento de vários patógenos bacterianos de importância médica. É fortemente recomendado que sejam implementadas técnicas assépticas adequadas nos centros de recolha a granel para minimizar o risco de contaminação bacteriana.
Programas de Autocontrole no gerenciamento da qualidade de posto de refrigeração de leite no estado de Goiás
Authors: Belizário Lana Rouse Meneses , Bueno Claudia Peixoto , Passos Allan Afonso , Viana Maryana Moreira
Published: September 2024

O posto de refrigeração é um estabelecimento intermediário entre propriedades rurais e indústrias de beneficiamento de leite. Com fim de garantir a competitividade e atender as exigências dos consumidores e a legislação, os produtores e as empresas necessitam cumprir com a aplicação e o seguimento de procedimentos e programas para segurança higiênico sanitária e melhoria da qualidade do leite e seus derivados. Objetivou-se realizar a verificação do nível de atendimento dos programas de autocontrole (PAC) em um posto de refrigeração de leite e do seguimento das boas práticas de produção nas respectivas propriedades rurais fornecedoras de leite. Para realizar a verificação do atendimento do PAC implantado na empresa foi elaborada uma lista de verificação com base nas legislações vigentes, o monitoramento sucedeu-se por meio da observação visual e entrevista com funcionários. Também foram utilizados dados de CCS e CPP de 4 produtores que adotavam boas práticas de produção na obtenção do leite e de 4 produtores que não adotavam a boas práticas, para fim de comparação. A porcentagem de atendimento dos programas de autocontrole encontrada foi de 72,33%, apresentando inconformidades dentro de alguns elementos de inspeção. O atendimento da legislação em relação aos valores de CCS e CPP foram superiores para aqueles produtores que produziam em conformidade com as Boas Práticas, os resultados demonstraram que o posto de refrigeração não atende em conformidade todos os itens de verificação do PAC. E que a adoção de boas práticas de produção poderia ter influência sobre os valores de CCS e CPP.
Efeito da fervura doméstica na pesquisa de coliformes do leite cru comercializado sem inspeção
Authors: Piza Marina Lais Sabião de Toledo , Smaniotto Bruna Domeneghetti , Lionete Tatiane Andréa , Matono Daniela
Published: September 2024

O consumo de leite cru não inspecionado pode trazer riscos à saúde. A presença de coliformes no leite indica condições higiênico-sanitárias precárias durante as etapas de obtenção deste produto. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a resistência à fervura doméstica de coliformes totais e termotolerantes de leite cru não inspecionado e comercializado de maneira informal. Foram realizadas pesquisas de coliformes totais, termotolerantes e presença de Escherichia coli em 10 amostras de leite cru sem inspeção, obtidas de comerciantes da cidade de Bauru – SP, sendo estas analisadas antes e após a fervura doméstica. Como ferramenta estatística, foi utilizado o teste T de Student, software Estatístico R, para comparação de médias de dois grupos pareados: Leite cru e leite fervido. A contagem de coliformes totais e termotolerantes foi menor (p 0,05) no leite fervido quando comparada com a do leite cru. A presença de E. coli foi confirmada em 20% das amostras (n=2) no leite cru, sendo ausente em 100% das amostras após este tratamento térmico. No entanto, deve-se considerar que estes microrganismos podem, por exemplo, produzir toxinas resistentes ao tratamento térmico e, com isso, colocar em risco a saúde do consumidor.
Numerical Analysis of the Discrete, Fractional Order PID Controller Using FOBD Approximation
Authors:   AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control, Informatics and Biomedical Engineering, Oprzędkiewicz Krzysztof
Published: September 2024

This paper proposes a methodology of the numerical testing of the discrete, approximated Fractional Order PID Controller (FOPID). The fractional parts of the controller are approximated using the Fractional Order Backward Difference (FOBD) operator. The goal of the analysis is to find the memory length optimum from point of view both accuracy and duration of computations. To do it new cost functions describing both accuracy and numerical complexity were proposed and applied. Results of tests indicate that the optimum memory length lies between 200 and 400. The proposed approach can be also useful to examine of another discrete implementations of a fractional order operator using FOBD.
Cross-National Comparison of Technology Innovation Capabilities in Automation and Robotics
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering Management, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45A, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland, Chodakowska Ewa , Polecki Andrzej
Published: September 2024

In today’s dynamic and global economic environment, technological innovations are a key determinant of international competitiveness. In the field of automation and robotics, the development of modern technologies is of particular significance, influencing not only industrial progress but also social aspects. Automation and robotics play a crucial role in the concept of modern industry, contributing to the creation of more sustainable, flexible, and human-centric production systems. The article aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the patent activity in automation and robotics in Europe. Patent documentation serves as a source of knowledge about the directions of research, inventive activities, and consequently, the innovative and competitive potential of the economy. The number of patents over time reflects the dynamics of a country’s technological development. The article discusses the use of patent databases to evaluate a country’s innovation in automation and robotics. The conducted analysis of data on European countries enabled the identification of trends based on the International Patent Classification and specialisation from a geographical perspective using revealed comparative technological advantage. The European countries were classified using cluster analysis, demonstrating the diversity, and identifying leaders in each group.
Model and Implementation of a Dual-Core Programmable Controller Based on a Virtual Machine
Authors:   Politechniki Rzeszowska, Wydział Elektrotechniki i Informatyki, Katedra Informatyki i Automatyki, Hubacz Marcin , Sadolewski Jan , Trybus Bartosz
Published: September 2024

The concept, semantic model, and prototype implementation of a dual-core programmable controller have been presented. The controller’s design concept involves parallel processing of two execution programs through a virtual machine, utilizing a shared memory area for global variables. The presented model provides a formal description of the execution of portable binary programs created based on the languages of the IEC 61131-3 standard in the CPDev programming environment. The architecture described outlines the operation of the virtual machine using abstract algebraic objects. The solution has been implemented in C/C++ on a dual-core microcontroller platform.
Earnings management in Latin America: Systematic review and research agenda
Authors: Tello-Gamarra Lorena , Kronbauer Clovis Antônio , do Amaral Carneiro Cabral Luiz Marcelo Martins
Published: September 2024

Introduction/Objective: Despite the abundance of studies on earnings management in Latin America, research into the current state of this field remains limited. Therefore, this article aims to analyse the content and evolution of earnings management research within the Latin American context. Methodology: This study employed a systematic literature review of earnings management in Latin America spanning the years 1994 to 2023. Two databases, Scopus and Web of Science, were utilised to identify and select 132 relevant articles. Results: The study makes three significant contributions. Firstly, it conducts a descriptive analysis of earnings management research in the region. Secondly, it categorises the research field into seven themes: earnings management metrics, corporate governance, business strategy, alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), audit quality, ownership structure, and various aspects of earnings management. Thirdly, it outlines a comprehensive research agenda. Conclusions: This study underscores that earnings management in Latin America remains a fertile area for research. Furthermore, it suggests new avenues for empirical and theoretical exploration.
La construcción de sentido en el imaginario educativo
Authors: Bermejo Fernández-Nieto Javier
Published: September 2024

El sentido de la vida es un concepto de amplia tradición en la reflexión filosófica, sin embargo, durante los últimos años su atención se ha visto incrementada de forma exponencial por diferentes áreas de conocimiento. Dentro de este creciente interés, el ámbito educativo no ha sido ajeno a ello. El sentido ¿se encuentra, se consigue, se aprende? Encontrar o disponer de un sentido vital no es cuestión menor y, con todo, parece evidente que la conceptualización o logro privado del mismo no parece ser suficiente, es decir, lograrlo, tenerlo o alcanzarlo implica un cómo. Por esta razón, este artículo busca las conexiones existentes entre el concepto de sentido de la vida y la educación desde la perspectiva de la filosofía de la educación.
Educación familiar a la ignaciana
Authors: Gordillo Romero Antonio José
Published: September 2024

Los centros desean acompañar y formar a las familias para que puedan asumir ciertos estilos educativos que propicien una relación familiar sana, en la que se pueda crecer en ciertos valores vinculados con el evangelio. Esto lo podemos hacer transmitiendo un estilo “ignaciano” a la hora de educar. Existen algunos elementos de la tradición ignaciana que, extrapolados a otros contextos, trasladan esta “ignacianidad”. Las cinco dimensiones características de la pedagogía ignaciana (contexto, experiencia, reflexión, acción y evaluación) pueden enfocar ese estilo educativo familiar.
Contagion: a Cognitive view of the immune System and its implications for a nomadic ethics
Authors: González Sebastián Alejandro , Bula Caraballo Germán
Published: September 2024

The modern obsession with safety (which ranges from extreme fear of germs to xenophobia) ends in isolation. In this paper, we explore what is behind of this concern with safety, the metaphors that surround it (which come from immunology), and a way to escape from fear using the Deleuzian idea of nomadic ethics as a point of departure. From a contemporary perspective of how immune systems work, we rethink the metaphors used to describe it: as far as new characterizations of immunity arise, there is a need to approach a notion of non-defensive, non-reactive answers to the ever-changing demands of a world in motion, of becoming. It implies rethinking alterity, the need to embrace it instead of avoiding it, and the need to understand its importance, the way in which it makes us humans. We will argue that nomadic ethics require a nomadic epistemology, an acknowledgement that a full understanding and control of reality may be beyond our reach, and therefore an acceptance of partial, tentative, and diverse forms of knowledge.
Música baudelairiana
Authors: Sánchez Usón María José
Published: September 2024

En este trabajo se parte de una lectura interdisciplinar y crítica de los distintos actores y perspectivas que intervienen en la investigación baudelairiana, enfatizando la relación existente entre música y poesía. El conocimiento musical y la pasión por la música de Charles Baudelaire están presentes en su obra, en la que tanto citas directas como alusiones resultan esenciales para el develamiento y la comprensión de su yo poético. No obstante, es en el ámbito de la filosofía donde música y poesía van a encontrarse conciliándose, ya que ambas artes no solo se ven arrastradas naturalmente a la reflexión filosófica, sino que, al igual que la poesía genera “ideas”, la música, por sí misma, compone “ideas-melodías”.
Administración, gestión y clúster en ligas y clubes deportivos
Authors: Barahona Vinasco Julián Andrés , Ayala Zuluaga Carlos Federico , Hincapié Mesa Fabio Andrés
Published: September 2024

Se planteó como objetivo caracterizar la administración, gestión e innovación de las ligas y clubes deportivos del departamento de Caldas. Método: Estudio exploratorio de carácter cuantitativo correlacional con alcance descriptivo, análisis estadístico de métodos multivariados, clúster y de correspondencia múltiple (ACM) para la caracterización de la población universo, representada por organizaciones deportivas, siendo la población muestra de 103 organizaciones deportivas. La información se obtuvo de los representantes legales de ligas y clubes inscritos, mediante encuesta virtual a través del formulario Google Forms. Resultados: La mayoría de los administradores deportivos tiene estudios de pregrado y 30,1 % posgrado. Las funciones de los administradores y gestores deportivos se centran en lo relacionado con la administración, con falencias en los procesos de gestión; el 68.65 % de clubes y el 69.56 % de ligas usan herramientas tecnológicas TIC; el 58,25 % cumple con los requerimientos de Ley; los otros presentan inconsistencias en su constitución, administración y/o gestión. Conclusiones: Se evidencia gran dependencia, por parte de ligas y clubes, a los entes rectores; se debe seguir mejorando la formación de los administradores deportivos, específicamente en innovación; vincular procesos investigativos que fortalezcan la fundamentación teórica y la gobernanza en red.
Una aproximación a la diversidad cultural en los Equipos de la Alta Dirección o Top Management Team (TMT) y su relación con la innovación
Authors: Del Rio Cortina Jorge
Published: September 2024

Este documento tiene como propósito examinar la relación de la innovación y los Equipos de Alta Dirección (EAD) o Top Managment Team (TMT) desde la óptica de la diversidad cultural. Para tal fin se realizó una investigación bibliométrica usando como base principal el servicio en línea de información científica Web of Science (WoS). Se analizaron 467 registros bibliográficos en los últimos 20 años, y se encontró un incremento en la producción científica de la temática en su conjunto. Los hallazgos más importantes indican que la diversidad cultural podría ser una nueva óptica desde la cual observar los TMT, dando origen a una nueva mirada que permita dilucidar cómo los aspectos compartidos de los miembros de un equipo en elementos cada vez más profundos podrían interrelacionarse con la innovación, por lo que se generan discusiones y conclusiones.
THE METHOD OF MONITORING THE PARAMETERS OF TRANSFORMER OIL DURING ITS REGENERATION
Authors: Belyakov M. V. , Pyatchenkov D. S.
Published: September 2024

The dependences of the luminescence flux on the parameters of the GK transformer oil during its regeneration are investigated and a technique for its photoluminescent control is developed. In the process of regeneration, the radiating properties improve – the photoluminescence flux increases. Statistically reliable dependences of the photoluminescence flux on the oil parameters (acid number, breakdown voltage, moisture content and the tangent of the dielectric loss angle) were obtained. For the practical implementation of the photoluminescent control technique of transformer oil, it is advisable to use exciting radiation with a wavelength of 396 nm and flow registration in the range of 412…600 nm. The technique includes sample preparation, excitation and registration of luminescence, signal amplification and determination of the required parameter based on calibration characteristics. The proposed technique can be used to control the quality of oil during its regeneration, as well as during the operation of oil in high-voltage equipment.
TESTING OF D16T DURALUMIN SAMPLES UNDER STATIC LOADING USING THE ACOUSTIC EMISSION METHOD
Authors: Stepanova L. N. , Kabanov S. I. , Ramazanov I. S. , Chernova V. V.
Published: September 2024

Tests of samples made of D16T duralumin were carried out under static loading until failure under normal conditions, at positive and negative temperatures. Information was recorded using the acoustic emission method. In this case, a stable location of signals from defects corresponding to the beginning of sample destruction was observed. It was shown that at a low temperature of –50 oС the number of recorded signals increased, but the energy of the high-frequency component of the AE signals decreased, and the maximum energy was in the frequency band 550…600 kHz. At a temperature of +80 oC, the number of recorded signals decreased. Wavelet scalograms were constructed at various temperatures and loads. The sensitivity of the main informative parameters of acoustic emission signals, which made it possible to determine the onset of destruction of the sample material, was analyzed.
DIAGNOSTICS OF THE STATE OF COMPLEX TECHNICAL OBJECTS ON THE BASIS OF DETECTION OF ANOMALIES OF TIME SEQUENCES
Authors: Efanov V. N. , Ivanova N. S.
Published: September 2024

The problem of estimating the state of complex technical objects based on the analysis of time sequence anomalies is considered. The purpose of this research is to develop a method of detecting contextual anomalies of time sequences, which allows to determine the degree of development of degradation processes that lead to failures. The study of modern intellectual means of analyzing time sequences of high dimensionality is carried out. It is shown that contextual anomalies are of the greatest interest from the point of view of technical objects state estimation. We propose a spectral method for analyzing context anomalies. In this case, unlike the known spectral methods, a special basis of exponential functions is used. The methodology of calculating spectral coefficients of the investigated time series is described, on the basis of which a generalized attribute is calculated, allowing to attribute the case under study to a normal or anomalous group. An example of gas turbine engine state estimation with a possible defect of turbocharger rotor is given.
ELECTRONICS OF RUSSIA – 2023
Authors: Matveev V. I.
Published: September 2024

A brief description of the next (second) exhibition of electronic products only of Russian production is given. The purpose of the exhibition is to accelerate the development of our own technologies for the production of elements and products of modern electronics and import substitution. Leading Russian manufacturers, their main specialization and examples of modern electronic and radio-electronic products are presented.
TESTING OBJECT IMAGE GENERATION ON FLEXIBLE DETECTOR IN THE INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY SIMULATOR ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Kovshov E. E. , Kuvshinnikov V. S.
Published: September 2024

Creation of a digital twin of a flexible detector is considered, models and algorithms for its implementation in a virtual reality environment are proposed, the main results of computational and laboratory experiments as well as the obtained radiographic images are presented. It is noted that information technologies are widely and actively used for the formation of professional skills among industrial personnel, as well as in the training of specialists who make responsible decisions when working with complex technical systems, hazardous objects and in smart manufacturing. Among the digital technologies used, digital simulators based on virtual reality stand out, expanding the range of educational opportunities and improving the quality of material assimilation in various fields of knowledge due to a deeper immersion in the educational process. The main task in the application of virtual reality technologies in the framework of training programs for qualified technical specialists is the development of their professional skills, the formation of stable patterns of behavior that ensure strict compliance with the rules and requirements of industrial safety.