bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using Virtual Reality to Examine Memory and the Active Navigation effect in Younger and Older Adults
Authors: Slavat Natalie
Published: September 2023

Aging is associated with a decline in spatial memory, which allows a person to retrieve information about and create mental images of the environment. Studies using virtual reality (VR) have shown better spatial memory when exploring using active compared to passive encoding for younger adults (YA), with mixed results for older adults (OA). The current thesis examines how age and navigation condition at encoding influence spatial memory. Twenty-two YA and eight OA both actively and passively explored a four-room virtual apartment. Subsequently, they performed a recognition test for apartment objects and scenes. Results showed an active navigation effect for OA, particularly for scene memory. These results are discussed in consideration of navigation condition and age. It is important to consider that the sample was small and overall performance was close to chance. Future directions will test a larger sample and examine the impact of executive function on spatial memory.
Effects of Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation on Perception of Dynamic Audio-Visual Emotional Facial Stimuli
Authors: Dang Carmen
Published: September 2023

The human ability to perceive emotions accurately and quickly strengthens social communication and interactions. The human mirror neuron system (hMNS) is a prominent brain network that has been implicated in action perception and more recently, emotion perception. The current study applied transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) to the inferior frontal cortex (IFC; a major node of the hMNS) to assess the neural and behavioural effects. The study also uses dynamic audio-visual portrayals of emotion to increase ecological validity. Compared to the sham group, active tRNS led to greater mu-event-related desynchronization (mu-ERD) to emotional stimuli, marginally faster response time, and significantly decreased accuracy. These results suggest that active tRNS over the IFC leads to a mode of embodied responding to dynamic emotional stimuli that may involve less cognitive deliberation.
The role of patient perspectives in forensic mental health: a study of progress in recovery and protective factors of risk for violence
Authors: Rangan Meena
Published: September 2023

The assessment of violence risk and progress in recovery are prominent concerns in forensic psychiatry, with protective factors being recently incorporated in understanding the risk and recovery paradigm. However, there are still very few assessment tools that incorporate the patient perspective in forensic psychiatry. The following thesis explored patient self-assessments of protection and progress in recovery and assessed the degree of concordance with clinician and research-rated estimates of these constructs in a sample of 37 patients deemed Not Criminally Responsible for their crimes on account of mental disorder (NCRMD). Patient file reviews, patient-rated scales, clinician-rated scales and patient interviews were used to rate protective factors and risk factors for violence risk, and progress in recovery. Linear regression models revealed that work and education experience, criminal history and psychiatric history were not predictive of patient-clinician and patient-researcher concordance of protective factors for violence risk (SAPROF) and progress in recovery (DUNDRUM-3 and DUNDRUM-4). Criminal history alone was predictive of risk scores (HCR-20) and protection scores (SAPROF). Binary logistic regressions indicated that the aforementioned concordance was not significant in predicting whether a patient was assigned to a medium secure or general secure unit. A hierarchical binary logistic regression showed that protection scores did not provide additive validity to risk scores in predicting the level of security of patients. Implications and limitations are discussed. This study increases the understanding of protective factors for violence risk and progress in recovery, with an emphasis on patient perceptions and their concordance with the clinicians’ and researchers’ perceptions.
An examination of own- and other-race face recognition in adults
Authors: Marquis Alexandra Rose
Published: September 2023

One of the most well known biases in face perception is the other-race effect – the tendency for observers to show more accurate recognition for own-race compared to other-race faces. Past studies have largely examined face perception using highly standardized photographs in artificial lab contexts, limiting the conclusions we can make about human face recognition. Thus, the purpose of this dissertation was to understand own- and other-race face perception using more naturalistic approaches. In the first manuscript, identity discrimination was impaired across several measures of between- and within-person variability. Both East Asian and White adults performed poorer when perceiving face pairs that were judged as highly similar compared to highly dissimilar. Identity perception was also impaired when the face pair belonged to a different race (e.g., other-race) compared to the same race as perceivers. In the second manuscript, electrophysiological recordings revealed neural identity discrimination responses were impaired for own-race similar compared to dissimilar looking faces. The pattern was the same for other-race face discrimination. Finally, in the third manuscript, change detection was lower when a social partner belonged to a minority race compared to the majority race (i.e., White) only in a less diverse city but not a highly diverse one (Study 3a). Change detection was also lower when social partners belonged to a religious minority and a racial minority (Study 3b). 

There was no evidence that change detection was better for own-race compared to other-race individuals across both Studies 3a and b. Taken together, the studies in this dissertation sought to understand how the ORE manifests in contexts that more closely approximate face recognition as it occurs in real life.
Ideological Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Criminal Offenders
Authors: Cojocariu Ana M.
Published: September 2023

The present thesis examined the relation between socio-political ideologies and punitive attitudes towards different types of offences across two samples of undergraduate students. Using data from Sample 1, the structure of 34 offences based on severity of punishment ratings was evaluated. Findings indicated that attitudes grouped together in psychologically meaningful ways. Specifically, offences fell into four categories defined by anti-establishment offences, economically driven offences, sexual offences, and homicidal offences. Using Sample 2 data, confirmatory factor analyses confirmed the structure of punitive ratings. Applying Duckitt’s (2001) Dual-Process Motivational Model, findings showed partial support for the differential effects hypothesis: RWA and SDO related to punitive attitudes towards different offences. Additionally, there was partial support for the differential mediation hypothesis: whereas the relation between RWA and punitive attitudes was mediated by collective security restoration as a symbolic motive for punishment, the relation between SDO and punitive attitudes was mediated by status and power restoration.
New horizons for comparative studies and meta-analyses
Authors: Pottier Patrice , Noble Daniel , Seebacher Frank , Wu Nicholas , Lagisz Malgorzata , Schwanz Lisa , Drobniak Szymon , Nakagawa Shinichi
Published: September 2023

Comparative analyses and meta-analyses are key tools to elucidate broad biological principles, yet the two approaches often appear different in purpose. We propose an integrated approach that can generate deeper insights into eco-evolutionary processes. Marrying comparative and meta-analytic approaches will allow for 1) a more accurate investigation of drivers of biological variation; 2) a greater ability to account for sources of non-independence in experimental data; 3) more effective control of publication bias; and 4) improved transparency and reproducibility. Stronger integration of meta-analytic and comparative studies can also broaden the scope from species-centric investigations to community-level responses and function-valued traits (e.g., reaction norms). We illuminate commonalities, differences, and the transformative potential of combining these methodologies for advancing ecology and evolutionary biology.
A Vajdaság városhálózatának népességszám-változása a 2020-as évek elején
Authors: Reményi Péter
Published: September 2023

Vajdaság városhálózatára az elmúlt évtizedben a népességszám-csökkenés és a növekvő monocentrikusság volt jellemző. Ezek a folyamatok eltérően érintették a tartomány településeit. A 2022-es népszámlálás segítségével bemutatjuk Újvidék növekvő súlyát, a népességcsökkenés területi mintázatát és a városhálózatban bekövetkező változásokat, ahol Szabadka és a Tiszamente további teret veszít Újvidék agglomerációjával szemben.
From Possibility To Reality: The Vajdaság Economic Development Program In The Service Of Rural Developement
Authors: Juhász Bálint
Published: September 2023

As a national political goal, the prosperity of the Hungarian communities living as a minority in their homeland, i.e., in areas beyond the borders of the motherland is as old as the greatest tragedy in the history of the Hungarian nation, the division of the country caused by the peace decree ending the Great War, as a result of which Hungary lost two-thirds of its territory and one-third of its population. The unique contribution of this study lies in the fact that it approaches ‘homeland prosperity’ not from the point of view of the territory of current Hungary, but, in fact, from without the borders, considering homeland as the territories where Hungarians live within the borders of another state. The Territorial and Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan of the Hungarian Communities of Vajdaság was formulated with the participation of nearly 30 experts, starting 2012 and eventually completed in 2015. In 2016, the Hungarian government launched an economic development program in the Carpathian Basin for the prosperity of fellow countrymen. The Vajdaság Economic Development Program (VEDP) is currently Hungary's largest cross-border economic development program, a pioneer in the field of implementing economic development programs abroad; it serves as a model for similar actions abroad. During its 7.5-year existence, to date, the Prosperitati Foundation has published 55 calls for tenders in 10 tender rounds in the fields of agriculture, tourism, village house purchase and business development. Summing up the figures of small, medium and highvalue projects, the total value of the projects so far is more than HUF 177.43 billion (RSD 61.71 billion, €526.16 million). The value of the awarded non-refundable aid is nearly HUF 83.16 billion (RSD 29.14 billion, €248.4 million). The purpose of the study is to examine the ability of municipalities in Vajdaság to raise funds, with particular regard to the proportion of the population of the Hungarian community.
Hit és tudomány párbeszéde a teremtett világ védelmében
Authors: Ocskay Gyula
Published: September 2023

Recenzió. Benedek József – Nevelős Gábor (szerk.): Átfogó ökológia. Párbeszéd hit és tudomány között a Laudato si’ enciklika jegyében. JTMR Faludi Ferenc Jezsuita Akadémia – Jezsuita Kiadó, Budapest, 2022.
Antecedents and Consequences of ICT Adoption in MSME
Authors: Ali Asif , Bhasin Jaya , Hazik Mohamad
Published: September 2023

The Fourth Industrial Revolution stimulated by digital transformation hasimproved the way we live in this world, do our jobs and communicate with each other. The businesses have started to use ICT extensively to improve operations.In fact,Van et al. (2003) findings revealed that investments in technologywere a significant factor in United States better productivity growth than that of Europe in late 1990s.Thus, it becomes imperative for developing nations to devoteresources and adopt ICT in order to increase productivity and beat competition. The present research is an attempt to understand the factors that determine the adoption of ICT by MSMEs that enable them to perform better inemerging economies like India. The present study uses Technology Organisation Environment framework to elicit factors that determine ICT adoption intentions  in MSMEs. The results reveal the relative advantage, compatibility of technology and management support have a strong impact on ICT adoption intention of MSMEs.  Also complexity of technology has a significant inverse (negative) impact on ICT adoption intention while as decentralised decision making has no impact on ICT adoption intention. Lastly the firms that have high ICT adoption intention tend to have better firm performance.
Investigations on Applied Microbiology Regarding Carbon Capture, and Fermentative Production of the Ingredients in Sweeteners, Agricultural Biosurfactants and Cosmetics
Authors: Eszterbauer Edina , Kiss Bernadett , Sakiyo Jesse , Tóth Pál , Németh Áron
Published: September 2023

Regarding the celebration of the Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology 150 years, we want to highlight our recent results in the Fermentation Pilot Plant Laboratory (F-labor) which have a focus on applied microbiology. In all of our research activities, we first select an appropriate microorganism for the desired tasks, then optimize its cultivation and product formation, finally investigate process scale up and economics. Here we want to shortly summarize and introduce 4 pillars of our recent research topics: 1. carbon capture by microalga cultures, 2. complex utilization of Yarrowia yeasts with main focus on erythtritol production, 3. bacterial formation of biosurfactants and their use against plant pathogenic fungi on the field of agrobiotechnology and 4. development of different fermented cosmetic ingredients with major focus on Lactobacilli. Regarding microalga cultivation among many methodical developments we could build successfully a 850 L scale tank reactor for Spirulina cultivation. In term of Yarrowia non-conventional yeast complex biotechnology utilization was demonstrated from erythritol to cosmetic applications. Agricultural biosurfactants were successfully applied against Alternaria alternata plant pathogenic fungi. Finally Lactobacilli based cosmetic ingredients were proved to be potential skin-moistening agents.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behaviour Analysis
Authors: Starkman Danielle
Published: September 2023

This information booklet was written by an early career teacher for use by other front-line educators. It addresses the tension between Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as a commonly used, evidence-based intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ABA as the target of criticism and concern. Considering both the science and the concerns, how should educators proceed? Information, considerations, and straightforward recommendations are offered for teachers considering the use of ABA approaches in the classroom.
Key Elements of Screening Checklists for Needs of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Authors: Kamonsitichai Wansiya
Published: September 2023

With the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), people with complex communication needs could participate in social situations even if they had severe speech impairments. Even though speech-language therapists in Thailand are aware of AAC, they still mainly teach young children with complex communication needs to mainly use speech as a means to communicate. This could lead to fewer opportunities for people with complex communication needs to use AAC systems. Therefore, this article aimed to analyze and classify the items related to communication success, as a guideline to generate a screening checklist for determining whether individuals with a communication impairment would benefit from using AAC. Three previously available screening checklists pertaining to communication success were analyzed to identify the 3 domains: 1) verbal communication intelligibility, 2) verbal functional communication, and 3) verbal communication comprehension. These 3 domains were divided into 2 aspects: 1) familiar/unfamiliar communication partners, and 2) familiar/unfamiliar settings. To create a standard screening checklist that speech-language pathologists in Thailand could utilize, more research would need to be done in the future.
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sarcopenia in Preretirement Aged With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Authors: Roongsaiwatana Songsuda , Sirikul Punnapa , Chira-Adisai Waree , Warodomwichit Daruneewan
Published: September 2023

Background: Sarcopenia stands as a prominent health concern, exhibiting a notable correlation with chronic lower back pain among the elderly population, with an observed upward trajectory of both conditions within the preretirement age group.
Objective: To examine the prevalence of sarcopenia among individuals in the preretirement age group experiencing chronic nonspecific low back pain, and identify any associated factors.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 164 participants, aged 50 to 59 years, from the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Patient data encompassing demographics, physical activity  (International Physical Activity Questionnaires, IPAQ), and quality of life (European Quality of Life 5-Dimension 5-Level, EQ-5D-5L) were collected. Sarcopenia criteria, following the Consensus of the Asian Working Group of Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2014, were evaluated through bioelectrical impedance analysis, handgrip dynamometry, and/or the 6-meter walk test. Participants with chronic low back pain underwent assessments of pain severity and functionality.
Results: Of 164 participants (mean [SD] age, 55.1 [2.6] years; mean [SD] body mass index, 24.7 [4.3] kg/m2), IPAQ responses indicated a range from low to moderate activity levels. The health-related quality of life score (median [range]) from EQ-5D-5L assessments stood at 0.94 [0.34 - 1.00]. Sarcopenia was detected in 10 out of 58 subjects (17.2%) with chronic low back pain, and in 6 out of 106 normal subjects (5.7%).
Conclusions: The prevalence of sarcopenia among individuals within the preretirement age group experiencing chronic low back pain was notably high when compared to non chronic low back pain cases, without associated factors.
Pattern of Congenital Heart Diseases in Children in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh
Authors: Chowdhury Md Nahid Islam , Ullah Md Anayet , Hossain Md Belal , Islam S M Shahinul
Published: September 2023

The most common congenital anomaly and a major contributor to infant and toddler mortality is congenital heart disease (CHD). Although it has high mortality rate but majority of the cases are asymptomatic during early life and usually discovered during routine checkup. To determine the incidence and pattern of congenital heart disease in children in a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among children aged 1 day to 10 years old with cardiac problems who were hospitalized to the Paediatric department of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh from August 2018 to August 2021. Early detection of CHD is possible by thoroughly analyzing heart murmurs, clinical manifestations, and outcomes. The data were analyzed utilizing IBM SPSS (version-23). A total of 3512 children under the age of 10 years were evaluated. Here 1.54% of the patients had a CHD murmur. In this study, the most common type of congenital heart illness was a ventricular septal defect (VSD) (37.05%). Atrial septal defect (ASD) (24.07%) was found second most common CHD. Rapid breathing (63%) and poor growth (44.4%) were major clinical presentation. According to types of murmur among patients, 27(50%) had pansystolic murmur, 15(27.77%) had ejection systolic murmur and 12(22.23%) had continuous murmur. Congenital heart disease is a major health concern for Paediatricians due to its significant health hazards and high mortality rate.  Early identification of congenital cardiac disease is crucial for preventing complications, lowering mortality, and for proper therapy.
J. Bio-Sci. 30(2): 39-45, 2022
Morphological Diversity Analysis of Some Existing and Endangered Dendrobium Orchid Species in Bangladesh
Authors: Bhattacharjee Bakul , Hossain Md Ekhlas , Ayesha Mst Naznin , Islam SM Shahinul
Published: September 2023

Dendrobium is a sympodial, epiphytic orchid that belongs to the family of Orchidaceae. Bangladesh has a total of 188 different species under 78 genera of this tribe. Among them, there are 27 species of Dendrobium. Considering the potential value, the 16 species of Dendrobium are especially highlighted for herbal, horticultural, and ornamental purposes. They are also valuable for flowering as pot plants or hanging baskets. Dendrobium orchids are highly important in economically, socially, culturally, and as medicinal orchids. The basic needs of humans, the morphological characteristics of these orchids, such as the shape of pseudobulb, leaf, variation of inflorescence, floral characteristics, and their biodiversity evaluation in Bangladesh, are very important, and have been taken up for the present study. Besides these, ruthless collection by people who are thirsty for beauty has made the species endangered. On the other hand, the species has lost its habitat due to the removal of large trees. So, this research program has been conducted to save these valuable species from extinction. In addition, by studying their morphology, scientists and researchers gain insights into the evolutionary adaptations, reproductive strategies, and ecological interactions of orchids. For the present study exist and endangered Dendrobium about 2-3 years old and flower bearing matured plants were studied for development of morphological characterization of these orchids were flourished.
J. Bio-Sci. 30(2): 47-57, 2022
Nuclear Phenotype and Heterochromatin Percentages in Somatic Cells on Five Species of Crotalaria L.
Authors: Sarkar Md Mamunur Rashid , Rahman Md Saifur , Karim Rezaul , Kabir Golam
Published: September 2023

Crotalaria L. is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae (subfamily Faboideae). Mitotic index is proportionately relevant to cell division rate; mitotic index was found higher (10.38±1.08%) in C. spectabilis and lower (9.43±0.304%) in C. juncea. The nuclear organizations were observed chromocentric in all examined species. The interphase chromosome volume was highest in C. juncea (0.596±0.27 µ³ in meristematic cell and 0.408±0.21 µ³ in differentiated cell) and lowest in C. saltiana (0.205±0.31 µ³ in meristematic cell and 0.16±0.25 µ³ in differentiated cell) which do not correlated with the somatic chromosome number but may be related with environmental condition. The largest cell size was found in C. juncea (20.47±0.49 µm2 in meristematic cell and 106.47±0.63 µm2 in differentiated cell) and the smallest in C. saltiana (14.43±0.39 µm2 in meristematic cell and 45.86±0.21 µm2 in differentiated cell). It was also observed that, the mean value of cell size was larger in differentiated cell compared to meristematic cell in all the studied species of Crotalaria. Chromocenter numbers were found highest (13.66±0.14) in C. saltiana and lowest (9.50±0.32) in C. juncea which are considered as more primitive and more advance in nature, respectively. Percentages of heterochromatin per nuclear area were found highest (14.75±0.71) in C. saltiana and lowest (9.67±0.71) in C. juncea which are considered as more primitive and more advance in nature, respectively.
J. Bio-Sci. 30(2): 79-88, 2022
O avanço nas técnicas de cirurgia bariátrica no Brasil: Uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Vieira Vitor Araújo , Cassarotti Rafael Dal Santo
Published: September 2023

A cirurgia bariátrica é considerada uma opção para pacientes com obesidade grave que não obtiveram sucesso significativo com métodos de perda de peso não cirúrgicos. Porém, ainda que exista diversas técnicas, pouco se é discutido sobre elas. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi explorar as novas técnicas cirúrgicas personalizadas para pacientes indicados para bariátrica, considerando ainda a robótica como apoio a essas técnicas. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa dos últimos 10 anos (2013 a 2023) e que utilizou três bases de dados bibliográficas. Foram utilizados, 21 artigos para compor a revisão. Dentre as técnicas existentes de cirurgia bariátrica, destacam-se a mini Gastric by-pass, a Duodenal Switch e a Single-Anastomosis Duodenal Switch (SADS). Pode-se concluir, também, que a robótica tem auxiliado cirurgias bariátricas ao oferecer maior precisão, visualização tridimensional aprimorada e movimentos mais delicados, contribuindo para procedimentos menos invasivos e recuperações mais rápidas.
Risco de desenvolvimento de Disfunção Temporomandibular em pacientes que sofreram fratura de côndilo: Uma revisão de Literatura
Authors: Lago Emilly Karolyne Rodrigues Silva , Melo Jeicy Clotilde da Silva , Andrade Taysnara Ismaeley de , Cavalcante Mariana de Lyra Vasconcelos
Published: September 2023

Objetivos: Revisar a literatura atual sobre os riscos de pacientes que sofreram fratura condilar e desenvolverem disfunção temporomandibular, observando sua influência no fator tempo, tratamento e reiterar a importância da odontologia no processo de acompanhamento das fraturas de côndilo para uma melhor qualidade de vida dos pacientes acometidos. Metodologia: O presente estudo foi desenvolvido através de uma revisão bibliográfica, na qual se buscou coletar dados de estudos publicados que envolvessem o Risco de desenvolvimento de disfunção temporomandibular em pacientes que sofreram fratura de côndilo. A busca foi feita nas bases de dados Scielo e Pubmed, sites de busca acadêmica e livros de referência sobre o tema. Resultados: Relatados pelos autores essas fraturas devido sua anatomia e proximidade com a articulação temporomandibular demandam de um profissional devidamente capacitado, que realize uma anamnese minuciosa e assegure um plano de tratamento individualizado. Independente do tratamento escolhido, para garantir um bom prognóstico deve ser realizado em conjunto um acompanhamento em todas as fases. Conclusão: Observou-se que a associação de pacientes que sofreram fratura condilar com o aparecimento da disfunção temporomandibular é de bastante relevância devido a alta prevalência de seus riscos associados a essas condições para minimizar sequelas pontuais após a doença. O tratamento conservador se encontrou eficaz em promover a recuperação e minimizar os impactos na qualidade de vida dos pacientes, mas diante de outras modalidades de tratamento deve-se avaliar as características individuais de cada paciente.
Panfleto informativo: Articulando produto biodegradável com a leitura e a escrita
Authors: Braga Vânia Ferreira , Braga Valéria Pereira da Silva
Published: September 2023

Este artigo consiste em um relato de experiência realizado na EMEF Escola Municipal João Nelson dos Prazeres Henriques, em Canaã dos Carajás-PA, em uma turma do 6º ano, a qual desenvolveu um projeto interdisciplinar de Feira de Ciências e Matemática, a EUREKA, com o subtema “Biodegradáveis na geração de produtos como fonte de renda sustentável”, tendo o recorte temático produto de limpeza: sabão para limpeza em geral, resultando no sabão com o nome fictício SaboEco. Teve como objetivo desenvolver a compreensão do gênero textual panfleto informativo e como é utilizado para divulgar informações a partir da produção do sabão, cumprindo os eixos estruturantes da Eureka: empreendedorismo e sustentabilidade. Como procedimentos metodológicos foram proporcionados momentos de roda de conversa; momentos de estudo de textos do gênero panfleto informativo; coleta de óleo de cozinha, atividade experimental com a produção do sabão, produção textual e exposição do sabão na Feira EUREKA. Assim, os resultados foram a construção do panfleto informativo e a produção do sabão com a reutilização do óleo de cozinha.
Análise do perfil epidemiológico das arboviroses (dengue, zika e chikungunya) de 2020-2022 no Brasil
Authors: Santos Lucas Henrique Oliveira , Silva Rômulo Rodrigues de Souza
Published: September 2023

O Brasil vive uma epidemia que já dura mais de 10 anos, sendo essa epidemia causada pelas arboviroses. Levando em conta esse cenário, este artigo propõe avaliar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes que estão mais predispostos a serem infectados pelas Arboviroses: Dengue, Zika e Chikungunya. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, quantitativo, acerca do perfil epidemiológico das arboviroses dengue, Zika e Chikungunya no Brasil entre os anos de 2020 e 2022 através de coleta e análise de dados obtidos pelo Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), Coordenação-Geral de Vigilância das Arboviroses do Departamento de Imunização e Doenças Transmissíveis da Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde (CGARB/DEIDT/SVS), Ministério da Saúde (DATASUS) e a Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde (SVS). Foram efetuadas análises através do cálculo de frequências relativas, frequências absolutas, médias e desvio padrão para a interpretação estatística dos dados obtidos. Após avaliação dos dados foi identificado que o perfil do paciente contrair dengue é: Um paciente que reside no Sudeste, em São Paulo, na faixa etária de 20-39 anos, de raça parda ou branca, do sexo feminino, no período entre a 7º e a 20ª semana do ano. O outro perfil é compartilhado pelas duas arboviroses a Zika e Chikungunya, é ele: Um paciente que reside no Nordeste, singular da Bahia, na faixa etária dos 20-39 anos, de raça parda, do sexo feminino, que esteja no período entre a 7º e a 20ºsemana.
Origem e destinação dos resíduos sólidos urbanos e conhecimento de moradores do Município de Cambuci – RJ
Authors: Gonçalves Eliane Luiz , Silva Leandro de Oliveira , Paes Deise Ferreira Fernandes
Published: September 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo geral identificar as principais fontes e destinação dos resíduos sólidos urbanos do município de Cambuci-RJ, assim como analisar as falas de moradores a respeito de questões ambientais. Este artigo é um recorte do trabalho de conclusão de curso da primeira autora. A pesquisa se justifica diante da necessidade de ampliar a compreensão sobre a produção de lixo. Esta é uma pesquisa qualitativa, com dados obtidos a partir da aplicação de questionários com perguntas abertas e fechadas. Participaram da pesquisa vinte moradores e vinte e seis estabelecimentos (incluindo postos de saúde, hospitais e farmácias). Os entrevistados não demonstraram ter alta consciência ecológica, pois a maioria deles não separa o lixo. Muitos não se preocupam com o lixo que produzem, e não há nenhuma ação do poder público para mitigar os problemas gerados, nem mesmo em conscientizar a população sobre as questões ambientais. Quanto aos estabelecimentos visitados nota-se um esforço para fazer o que é certo em relação ao meio ambiente, entretanto, nem sempre viável. Concluímos que falta comunicação entre a Secretaria Municipal do Meio Ambiente e a população, o que faz com que as questões ambientais não sejam prioridade entre os moradores.
Políticas públicas municipais para trabalhadores informais no semáforo na cidade de Patos, PB
Authors: Silva Yara Dayane de Lira , Costa Rubênia de Oliveira , Macri Luma Michelly S. R. , Barbosa Maria de Fátima Nóbrega
Published: September 2023

A presente pesquisa trata da agroindústria familiar como um dos sustentáculos que propiciam o fortalecimento da Nas principais ruas das cidades do Brasil é comum se encontrar os chamados flanelinhas. O objetivo dessas pessoas é exercer uma atividade que lhe proporcione renda, e garanta o sustento da família. O Brasil, sempre enfrentou desafios para traçar, implementar e as políticas públicas. Essas dificuldades atingem principalmente a população de baixa renda que vivem as margens da sociedade. O objetivo da presente pesquisa foi analisar as políticas públicas municipais que atendem aos trabalhadores informais dos semáforos na cidade de Patos –PB. Para tanto, foi realizado uma pesquisa quantitativa descritiva de forma a possibilitar uma melhor compreensão do problema. Além disso, a pesquisa também utilizou um acervo literário composto por artigos, livros, dissertações e teses, além de dados obtidos através de sites de instituições oficiais que demostrassem correlações diretas e indiretas com a proposta de estudo. Foi realizado também uma pesquisa de campo entre os meses de fevereiro e março de 2023, com cerca 10 flanelinhas. Como resultado, pode-se observar que as políticas públicas existentes na cidade de Patos - PB são direcionadas a todos os munícipes de baixa renda, não especificadamente para os flanelinhas. Já em relação ao trabalho infantil, foi apurado que apesar das fiscalizações o problema ainda persiste, frente a falta de constância da inspeção diária. Como sugestão, o presente estudo, expos a necessidade de fiscalizações constantes em relação ao trabalho infantil dos flanelinhas e a elaboração e implementação de políticas públicas voltadas a essas pessoas de maneira especial.
Incidência de sífilis congênita em crianças residentes na cidade de Guanambi - BA
Authors: Oliveira Vanessa Maria Barbosa , Silva Jainne Oliveira Leão , Silva Jaianne Oliveira Leão , Silva Taynara Amorim , Femminella Esther Gusmão Mendes , Souza Erick Glauber Sayd , Jesus Rebeca Aragão Gomes de , Silva Jefferson dos Santos , Cotrim Isabela Costa
Published: September 2023

Introdução: A sífilis congênita (SC) se trata de uma enfermidade provocada através da transmissão vertical da bactéria Treponema pallidum, através da gestante contaminada para o feto. Objetivos: Verificar a incidência de sífilis congênita em crianças residentes na cidade de Guanambi-BA. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de caráter descritivo e de abordagem quantitativa, cujos dados foram obtidos através do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), provenientes do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), considerando os casos notificados de SC, durante os anos de 2018 a 2021. Resultados e discussão: A amostra foi composta por 13 casos confirmados notificados de SC na cidade de Guanambi, com maior número de casos entre os anos de 2018 e 2020. Predominou a faixa etária de crianças com até 6 dias (92,31%), de cor/raça parda (46,15%) e do sexo feminino (46,15%). O estudo identificou ainda o predomínio da faixa etária materna entre 25 a 29 anos (38,46%), onde 92,31% das mulheres relataram ter realizado o acompanhamento pré-natal, 46,15% das mulheres relataram ter realizado o tratamento ainda durante a gestação, entretanto, 61,54% dos parceiros esclareceram não terem realizado tratamento. Considerações Finais: Os achados presentes neste estudo evidenciaram um número relevante de casos confirmados que foram notificados de sífilis congênita na cidade de Guanambi, além disso, demonstrou como desfecho, que a realização de um pré-natal adequado e a realização do tratamento oportuno das mães e dos parceiros infectados reduz, potencialmente, a ocorrência da sífilis congênita.
Atraso do desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor infantil: principais causas pré-natais, intrínsecas e extrínsecas
Authors: Carvalho Bruna Damas de , Romano Joyce Vitória Cândido , Sales Sarah de Paula Marinho Oliveira , Chaves Juliana Feitosa de Oliveira , Tristão Camila Mariano , Almeida Pedro Henrique Alves de , Freitas Fellipe Augusto Anchieta , Seabra Ana Luiza de Lima , Correia Beatrice Bastos Macedo , Queiroz Isabella Cardoso
Published: September 2023

O desenvolvimento infantil é um processo que vai desde a concepção, envolvendo vários aspectos, desde o crescimento físico, passando pela maturação neurológica, comportamental, cognitiva, social e afetiva da criança. Tem como produto tornar a criança competente para responder as suas necessidades e às do seu meio, considerando seu contexto de vida. Fatores extrínsecos como alimentação adequada, estímulos biopsicossociais e atividade física, assim como fatores intrínsecos (genética, sistema neuroendócrino), vão apresentar influências profundas e marcantes tanto no crescimento quanto no desenvolvimento de uma criança. Diversas doenças, sejam elas de natureza carencial (ex.: desnutrição, violência física, psicológica, sexual, negligência), genéticas (ex.: cromossomopatias, mutações variadas), neoplásicas, infecciosas, inflamatórias, podem influenciar negativamente o crescimento e/ou o desenvolvimento.
Mecanismos fisiopatológicos das síndromes hipertensivas gestacionais
Authors: Carvalho Bruna Damas de , Mendanha Thassio Sabino , Vasconcelos Milena Bentivoglio Cunha Naves , Farias Thiago Bernardes de , Oliveira Lizandra Gomes de , Brito Luana Mesquita , Silva Laís Ventura , Martins Matheus Vaz , Torrico Gabriel Rosa , Manzo Giovanna Carrilho
Published: September 2023

A doença hipertensiva específica da gestação (DHEG) é uma das complicações mais frequentes da gravidez. Embora de prognóstico favorável nos casos leves, suas formas mais graves, como a eclâmpsia e a síndrome HELLP, constituem as principais causas de morbidade e mortalidade materna e perinatal, sendo responsáveis por 15% das mortes maternas nos Estados Unidos da América (EUA) e cifras ainda maiores em países em desenvolvimento. Embora o curso da DHEG tenha início na ocasião da placentação, as manifestações clínicas geralmente são tardias, ou seja, ocorrem no último trimestre da gravidez. Entretanto, quando essas manifestações surgem em idades gestacionais precoces, guardam relação direta com os piores resultados maternos e perinatais, devendo alertar para a presença de hipertensão arterial prévia à gestação, trombofilias ou doença renal preexistente. A única exceção é a doença trofoblástica gestacional, que pode estar associada à DHEG no início da gestação.
Violencia, condiciones de trabajo y efectos colaterales en empresas colombiana
Authors: Restrepo Escobar Francisco Eladio , López Angelica María
Published: September 2023

El propósito de la investigación es develar prácticas de violencia en empresas de la ciudad de Medellín (Colombia), en sus diversos tipos: física, psicológica y sexual. El diseño de la investigación fue mixto, al utilizar cuestionarios y entrevistas aplicadas a una muestra de 858 trabajadores y usar estadística descriptiva y análisis del discurso. Los hallazgos principales fueron: las condiciones de trabajo son generalmente buenas; el 25% de los casos experimentan situaciones de violencia en el trabajo, en algunos casos se evidenció falta de respeto a la dignidad humana y continuación de tareas en casa. Un porcentaje alto de la población experimentó efectos colaterales tales como: agotamiento físico, saturación mental y tensiones musculares. La originalidad del trabajo radica en contrastar percepciones del personal operacional y directivo en sectores poco estudiados.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Tari Tilah Paring di Sanggar Tari Tilah Paring Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan
Authors: Adawiyah Rabiatul , Suwarjiya  , Sutardi Edi
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini  bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses pengembangan Media pembelajaran tari  di Sanggar Seni Karamunting Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan, dan untuk mengetahui kelayakan pengembangan media pembelajaran Tari Tilah Paring di Sanggar Seni Karamunting Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan metode R&D (resarch and development). Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Video Toturial. Dalam hal ini teori yang digunakan adalah Ariesto Hadi Sutopo. Prosedur Pengembangan terbagi dalam lima langkah, yaitu (1) concept, (2) design, (3) material collecting, (4) assembly (5) testing. Teknik Pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian dan pengembangan ini baik dari buku, internet, wawancara, angket/kuesioner. Hasil penelitian yang didapat adalah dalam pengembangan pembelajaran Tari Tilah Paring memperoleh skor 86 (93%) dari Total skor 92 secara keseluruhan. Hasil tersebut menyatakan bahwa Sangat Layak untuk diuji cobakan. Hasil validasi oleh ahli media pada Media pengembangan pembelajaran Tari   memperoleh skor 40 (76%) dari Total skor 52 maka menyatakan bahwa Layak di uji cobakan. skor rata-rata 44,40 atau 91,67% dari nilai skor 48 secara keseluruhan. Masing- masing responden menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran layak digunakan yaitu dengan persentase 91%.
new measure of socio-emotional skills: a pilot study with children, adolescents, and their families
Authors: Marques Louise , Ayumi Teruya Karina , Rangel Lopez Éverson , De Marca Renato , Lima Adriana , Oliveira Bruno , Landeira-Fernandez Jesus , Anunciação Luis
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The teaching of socio-emotional skills has received greater attention, with ongoing theoretical discussions about these competences. Evaluating such characteristics and their development, however, is challenging because of a lack of consensus about theoretical and practical models, the difficulty in analyses that rely solely on self-reports, and the scarcity of robust Brazilian psychometric instruments.
Objectives: Therefore, the present study sought to (1) verify the psychometric evidence of the instrument’s internal consistency in assessing socio-emotional skills, (2) identify differences in respondents’ answers, and (3) identify potential issues with questionnaire items via semi-structured interviews.
Methods: This pilot study involved 32 responses from children and adolescents and 25 responses from their family members. The questionnaire assessed five socio-emotional skills: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision making. Descriptive analyses and Cronbach’s alpha calculations were applied to confirm internal consistency of the items in each subscale. Analyses of variance were also conducted to analyse responses from family members and children.
Results: The results showed that self- awareness (α = 0.83, α = 0.76), self-management (α = 0.82, α = 0.79), and relationship skills (α = 0.71, α = 0.79) had adequate internal consistency in both children’s and family members’ versions. Significant differences were observed in scores between family members and children/adolescents in self-awareness (p = 0.0159), self-management (p = 0.0279). 
Conclusion: The present study underscores the importance and complexity of assessing responsible decision-making skills and suggests that the questionnaire can be useful for evaluating socio-emotional competencies.
Cloud Computing Technology in the Development of Digital Libraries to Increase Literacy in Indonesia
Authors: Pallahidu Lakuntara , Iqbal Muhammad , Salas Juan Anthonio
Published: September 2023

Problem Statement: Cloud computing has the potential to increase literacy in Indonesia by enabling wider and more efficient access to sources of information through the creation of digital libraries that can be accessed anywhere and anytime.

Purpose: In this analysis we can understand how Indonesian digital libraries are doing right now and outlines the difficulties they confront in giving their users access to information and resources.

Method: This research is a descriptive qualitative research. Researchers chose to use this method because this research focuses on complex social phenomena, namely increasing literacy through the use of digital libraries supported by cloud processing technology.

Result: The advantages of cloud computing technology for digital libraries, such as improved accessibility, improved cooperation, and increased efficiency, are also covered in the article.

Conclusion: At the article's suggestions are made for using and implementing cloud computing technologies to increase literacy rates in Indonesia.

 

 Keywords: Literacy; Digital  Libraries; Cloud Computing

 

Abstrak

Permasalahan: Komputasi awan memiliki potensi untuk meningkatkan literasi di Indonesia dengan memungkinkan akses yang lebih luas dan efisien ke sumber informasi melalui pembuatan perpustakaan digital yang dapat diakses di mana saja dan kapan saja.

Tujuan: Dalam analisis ini kita dapat memahami bagaimana perpustakaan digital Indonesia saat ini dan menguraikan kesulitan yang mereka hadapi dalam memberikan akses informasi dan sumber daya kepada penggunanya.

Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Peneliti memilih menggunakan metode ini karena penelitian ini berfokus pada fenomena sosial yang kompleks, yaitu peningkatan literasi melalui penggunaan perpustakaan digital yang didukung oleh teknologi pemrosesan awan.

Hasil: Keuntungan teknologi komputasi awan untuk perpustakaan digital ini seperti, peningkatan aksesibilitas, peningkatan kerja sama, dan peningkatan efisiensi.

Kesimpulan: Pada artikel tersebut diusulkan penggunaan dan implementasi teknologi komputasi awan untuk meningkatkan angka melek huruf di Indonesia.

 Kata kunci: Literasi; Perpustakaan Digital; Komputasi Awan
The Potential Role of AI in Addressing Challenges in the Clinical Management of Hansen's Disease
Authors: Deps Patrícia , Lima Sergio , Loureiro Rafael
Published: September 2023

Missed and delayed diagnoses exacerbate the burden of Hansen's disease (HD), also known as leprosy, contributing to the ongoing transmission of the causative agents and having a significant impact on the lives of affected individuals and their families. These delays also strain public health systems due to the heightened risk of lifelong impairments and disabilities. A concerning factor is that, in 2022, the top three HD-affected countries saw an increase in new cases compared to the previous year, threatening WHO targets of interrupting transmission. Artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a strong ally for endemic countries, aiding in the rapid detection of new HD cases, personalizing HD treatment, and addressing accessibility issues, especially in regions facing a shortage of trained healthcare professionals. This article reviews the main published studies and discusses the potential role of AI in the clinical management of HD.