bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eficiência energética e emissão de poluentes de veículos leves etiquetados pelo PBE veicular
Authors: Caxito Felipe Cássio da Silva , Schuck André da Fonseca , De Vasconcelos Alexandre Meira
Published: August 2023

No Brasil, um programa coordenado e regulamentado pelo INMETRO tem como objetivo alertar os consumidores acerca da eficiência energética de bens de consumo e edificações através da Etiqueta Nacional de Conservação de Energia (ENCE), afixada nos produtos de maneira voluntária ou compulsória. O Programa Brasileiro de Etiquetagem Veicular (PBE Veicular), é uma parceria entre o INMETRO e o CONPET visando a prestação de serviço ao público e estímulo a fabricação e a importação de veículos mais eficientes e econômicos. Para tanto, este artigo tem como objetivo explorar as relações das variáveis contínuas poluentes cobertos pelo programa PBE Veicular com o consumo energético de cada categoria de veículo etiquetado em um ano de referência. Como resultado, foi evidenciado a relação positiva entre o dióxido de carbono e o consumo energético veicular, evidenciando a relação entre autonomia e eficiência energética veicular.
Decomposition of Agriculture Farm Wastes by Cellulolytic Bacteria
Authors: Bahatkar B. P. , Gahukar S. J. , Akhare A. A. , Ingle Y. V. , Rathod D. R. , Charpe A. M.
Published: August 2023

The most important component of the greatest material flow in the biosphere is the microbial consumption of cellulose. Despite the abundance of cellulase manufacturers, there aren't enough microorganisms that can effectively create enough of the enzyme to effectively break down cellulose into fermentable compounds. Despite the fact that bacteria have a very high level of natural variety and the potential to manufacture stable enzymes, little attention has been paid to their ability to produce cellulase. The present study aimed at the isolation and selection of cellulose degrading bacteria isolated from different samples for agriculture waste decomposition. Bacterial cultures were applied on agriculture waste material comprising soybean straw, pigeonpea straw; wheat straw and cotton stalk to investigate their percentage loss in weight. Among all the cultures, CDB 19 has shown the highest weight loss of the substrate (99.99%) followed by CDB 20 (99%), CDB5 (94.2%), CDB2 (92.8%) and CDB14 (88.6%). It was also observed that maximum weight loss of cotton straw (99.99%) was recorded by mixed culture followed by Pigeonpea straw and Soybean straw, while Wheat straw recorded minimum weight loss at 60 days of decomposition.
Trend Analysis of Area, Production and Productivity of Tomato in Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Singh Preeti Lata , Singh P. K. , Kumar Debashish , Seth Shiva
Published: August 2023

India has access to several natural resources because of its diverse Agro-climatic conditions and a wide-ranging and large raw material base suitable for vegetable cultivation. This study was purely based on secondary data as collected from reports from Horticulture at a Glance, Agriculture at a glance and the Indiastat site. The trends of area, production, and productivity were estimated from the period 2001–2002 to 2021–2022, under tomato cultivation. The Study period was further divided into three subperiods: period I (2001–2011), period II (2011–2022), and the overall period (2001–2022). The compound growth rates of area, production, and productivity computed at the national level was 2.93 percent, 4.89 percent, and 1.90 percent, respectively and in Uttar Pradesh it was found 3.81, 13.22 and 9.11 percent. This study showed that the percentage share of Uttar Pradesh under Tomato cultivation was higher than in the whole of India.
Decomposition with the Additive Model with Exponential Trend Curve and Detection of Seasonal Effect in Descriptive Time Series
Authors: Dozie Kelechukwu C. N. , Ihekuna Stephen O.
Published: August 2023

This article examines decomposition with the additive model. The procedure of decomposition has involved the four basic components and requires a method that can adequately estimate and investigate the trend parameters, seasonal indices and residual component of the series. This article also consider test for seasonality in the additive model with exponential trend curve. The test is applied to the row and overall sample variances of the Buys-Ballot table to detect the presence of seasonal indices in time series.
Enhanced Phytoremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil Using Pseudomonas fluorescens
Authors: Emmanuel Jaja, Soba , Olufunmilayo Williams, Janet , Renner Nrior, Renner
Published: August 2023

Environmental pollution in the Niger Delta has been a huge concern. Bacteria have proven to be of great benefit in the degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons. This research is aimed at enhanced phytoremediation of crude oil polluted soil using Pseudomonas fluorescens. Soil was collected from oil spill polluted site at B-dere, Rivers State. Six (6) treatments consisting of contaminated soil (CS), uncontaminated soil (US), augmenting organisms Pseudomonas fluorescens (Pse), and phytoremediation grasses (Elbow buffalo grass (Panicum subalbidum) (PAN-G) and Sedge plant Schoenoplectus senegalensis (SCH-G)) were evaluated during a period of 28 days. Total Heterotrophic Bacteria (THB) and Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria (HUB) were monitored. Physicochemical parameters monitored were pH, Temperature, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and Total Hydrocarbon Content (THC). Baseline results of physicochemical parameters carried out in the uncontaminated soil were pH, temperature (oC), Moisture content (%), Electrical conductivity (uS/cm), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Soil Organic Matter, Total Hydrocarbon Content (THC), Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (mg/kg). The amount of hydrocarbon remediated and percentage bioremediation in the soil after 28 days were: CS+PSE+SCH (3454mg/kg; 85.28%) > CS + BAC + SCH-G (3264mg/kg; 80.59%) > CS +PSE + BAC + SCH-G (3210mg/kg; 79.26%) and CS + SCH-G had the lowest (434mg/kg: 62%). This research revealed that Schoenoplectus senegalensis (sedge plant) is a suitable plant species for phytoremediation of crude oil polluted soil than Panicum subalbidum. Moreso, Schoenoplectus senegalensis (sedge plant) has a higher phytoremediation potential when augmented with Psuedomonas. it is therefore recommended that Schoenoplectus senegalensis (sedge plant) in combination with augmenting organism (Psuedomonas) is best option for remediation of crude oil polluted.
Supporting dynamic allocation of heterogeneous storage resources on HPC systems
Authors: Monniot Julien , Tessier François , Robert Matthieu , Antoniu Gabriel
Published: August 2023

Scaling up large‐scale scientific applications on supercomputing facilities is largely dependent on the ability to scale up efficiently data storage and retrieval. However, there is an ever‐widening gap between I/O and computing performance. To address this gap, an increasingly popular approach consists in introducing new intermediate storage tiers (node‐local storage, burst‐buffers,) between the compute nodes and the traditional global shared parallel file‐system. Unfortunately, without advanced techniques to allocate and size these resources, they remain underutilized. In this article, we investigate how heterogeneous storage resources can be allocated on an high‐performance computing platform, just like compute resources. To this purpose, we introduce StorAlloc, a simulator used as a testbed for assessing storage‐aware job scheduling algorithms and evaluating various storage infrastructures. We illustrate its usefulness by showing through a large series of experiments how this tool can be used to size a burst‐buffer partition on a top‐tier supercomputer by using the job history of a production year.
Championing diversity and inclusion: an introduction to BIALL's D&I working group
Authors: Toor Narinder , Bhojoo Julia
Published: August 2023

BIALL is laying the foundations for a thoughtful, genuine and sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I), embedded throughout BIALL activities and events. Here D&I Working Group members Narinder Toor and Julia Bhojoo set out the background to this new initiative, including the creation of the working group, and the key goals, progress made and future priorities. To tie in with International Stress Awareness Week and World Kindness Day, the working group arranged the inaugural BIALL wellbeing event focused on mental health. This article highlights many of the speaker's tips and the helpful techniques that can assist with stress and anxiety. It also provides BIALL members with details on how to contribute to the D&I dialogue as well as access useful mental health resources and other wellbeing support.
Contrôle de gestion sociale : un outil indispensable pour mesurer et améliorer la performance globale de l’organisation - analyse bibliométrique
Authors: Nahli Siham , Sissah Safae
Published: August 2023

Le développement de la concurrence au niveau mondiale a exigé aux sociétés de diversifier leurs forces, et de chercher tout moyen permettant la différenciation. Durant les dernières décennies, les entreprises ont commencé à mettre le volet social au coeur de la stratégie de la société, elles sont devenues plus conscientes de l’importance du savoir-faire du collaborateur dans la réalisation des résultats, ce qui a permis à la notion de performance de dépasser le simple contrôle. Le contrôle de gestion est parmi les leviers efficaces et indispensables afin de mieux piloter et d’améliorer la performance globale de l’entreprise. Ce dernier a connu une évolution conceptuelle énorme en instaurant le volet social, du coup, le contrôle de gestion sociale permet de faire face aux exigences du travail, de mieux contrôler et de motiver l’homme au sein de l’entreprise. À cette fin, une revue critique a été effectuée par l’analyse des publications scientifiques consacrées dans ce domaine de recherche.
Insurtech: Moroccan Regulation Toward the Example of Insurtech Lead in Arab Countries: United Arab Emirates
Authors: Elhoufi Halima , Elhaddad Nohaila , Tabaa Yassine
Published: August 2023

Technologies are redefining the ecosystem [1] and the boundaries between industries, and reshaping consumer’s expectations. It is important to share divers’ data in a network to forge a business related to contributor’s data in the same manner to predictive maintenance [2] The partnership with technology suppliers based on IOT and telematics open the gate to a novel ecosystem where one strong platform grows and expands. Digitization and technologies proposed a new approach to common failure for the insurance industry. we present the legal basis as an accelerator to boost the adoption of digital solutions in insurance services including distribution, claim declaration, contract’s renewal.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Agricultural Residues (Cocoa Cortex, Sugarcane Bagasse and Oil Palm Fiber) for Power Generation in Boilers through Fuel Combustion
Authors: Modeste Boni Yao , Bouich Amal , Oladapo Oyedele Sampson , El Messaoudi Noureddine , Soucase Bernabé Mari , Boko Aka
Published: August 2023

Abstract Among the renewable energy resources available is biomass from agricultural waste. Herein, we propose 3 agricultural waste products (cocoa cortex, oil palm fiber and sugarcane bagasse. The environmental and energy performance of agr icultural waste used as fuel to produce 1 kWh of electr icity each in Ivory Coast was studied using the Life Cycle Assessment method. LAM is a method of environmental evaluation. It evaluates the environmental impact of a product over its entire life cycle, the life cycle of each of these 3 agricultural wastes is made up of collection, transport to the electricity production site and combustion of these biomasses hi the boilers of the cogeneration units. The results are as follows: In terms of global wanning impacts, for these 3 waste products (cocoa cortex, oil palm fiber and sugarcane bagasse) respectively (0.12; 0.16 and 0.19) kg CO2 eq. / kWh. hi terms of impacts on the depletion of non-renewable resources for these 3 wastes (cocoa cortex, oil palm fiber and sugarcane bagasse) respectively (0.007; 0.010 and 0.012) MJ / kWh. hi terms of eutrophication-related impacts on global warming for these 3 wastes (cocoa cortex, oil palm fiber and sugarcane bagasse) respectively (0.38; 0.4 and 0.91) g PO43-/ kWh. According to the results of the 3 impacts taken into account hi tins LCA study, it is desirable to use these 3 agricultural wastes to produce electricity with very good energy and environmental performance, instead of fossil fuels (diesel, oil and coal). Finally, the objective of this research will be to provide credible information to decision-makers (governments, private and public companies, national and international organizations and the general public) in order to promote the installation of energy production units (heat and/or electricity) based on the combustion of these 3 agricultural residues hi rural and industrial areas.
Differential effect of Agaricus host species on the population development of Megaselia halterata (Diptera: Phoridae)
Authors: Smith J.E. , Challen M.P. , White P.F. , Edmondson R.N. , Chandler D.
Published: August 2023

Twelve isolates from the genus Agaricus (Fungi, Basidiomycota) were investigated for their ability to support development of the phorid fly, Megaselia halterata (Wood), which is an important pest of the commercial white button mushroom Agaricus bisporus. Combined effects of oviposition of adult female M. halterata and larval development in mushroom compost inoculated with Agaricus mycelium were determined using bioassays. The numbers of M. halterata offspring that developed were affected by the Agaricus isolate used, and there was a significant separation between resistant and susceptible isolates. In a bioassay where the female phorids had a choice of all 12 isolates for oviposition, three isolates produced >200 adults per 100 g compost pot while the remaining nine isolates had <20 adults per pot. Where there was no choice of Agaricus isolate for oviposition, five isolates resulted in >100 adults per 100 g compost pot while the remainder resulted in <4 adults per pot. With the susceptible isolates, there was a positive correlation between increasing concentration of mycelium in the substrate and phorid development until the concentration exceeded 40% after which numbers of emerging phorids declined. Genetic identity of Agaricus isolates was determined using ITS sequencing and phylogenetic methods, which revealed two major cluster groups. Isolates supporting the development of large populations of M. halterata were located in one of these clusters (group I), and were either Agaricus bisporus or other species from the same Agaricus section Duploannulatae. Isolates that did not support the development of M. halterata populations were located in a different cluster (group II) and were more genetically distant from A. bisporus, e.g. Agaricus sections Arvenses, Minores and Xanthodermatei. Species of Agaricus with resistance to M. halterata could have significant potential for the breeding and cultivation of phorid-free mushrooms.
Habitat difference in abundance of willow leaf beetle Phratora vulgatissima (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): plant quality or natural enemies?
Authors: Dalin P.
Published: August 2023

Herbivorous insects are influenced by both ‘bottom-up’ forces mediated through host plants and ‘top-down’ forces from natural enemies. Few studies have tried to evaluate the relative importance of the two forces in determining the abundance of insects. The leaf beetle Phratora vulgatissima Linnaeus sometimes occurs at high densities and severely damages the willow Salix cinerea in forest habitats. For willows growing in open agricultural landscapes (farmland S. cinerea), the leaf beetle generally occurs at low densities and plants receive little damage. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relative importance of host plant quality and natural enemies behind the observed difference in P. vulgatissima abundance. Female egg-laying and larval performance (growth and survival) were studied on caged willow branches in the field to investigate if plant quality differs between S. cinerea trees growing in forest and farmland habitats. The survival of eggs exposed to natural enemies was examined to see if predation could explain the low abundance of leaf beetles on farmland willows. The results indicated no difference in plant quality; female egg laying and larval performance did not differ between the forest and the farmland. However, heteropteran predators (true bugs) were more abundant, and the survival of eggs was lower, on plants in the farmland habitat than in the forest habitat. The data suggest that the low abundance of P. vulgatissima on farmland willows could not be explained by a poor quality of plants, but more likely by high predation from heteropterans.
NEURIM PHARMACEUTICALS (1991) LTD v GENERICS (UK) LTD
Authors:   Court of Appeal
Published: August 2023

H1 Patents — European patents — Pharmaceuticals — Insomnia treatments — Melatonin — Exclusive licences — Contractual construction — Exclusivity in relation to part of a claim — Effect of contractual restrictions on entitlement to sue — Costs — Barrell jurisdiction — Concurrent proceedings before EPO — Patent held invalid by the EPO Opposition Division — European Patent (UK) held valid by Patents Court — Consequentials order made but not formally drawn up — Appeal to EPO Technical Board of Appeal withdrawn by patentee two days after consequentials order hearing — Patent treated as invalid ab initio — Appeal to Court of Appeal
Investigating the Propagation of 0.1 - 2.5 THz Radiation Through a Phantom Ear Model: Implications for Wireless Network-Biological Tissue Interaction
Authors: Shams Reza , Sly David , Vilagosh Zoltan
Published: August 2023

This research focuses on the investigation of the propagation of frequencies between 0.1 and 2.5 THz through a phantom ear model using terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy (TDS). While the use of THz frequencies between 0.1 to 0.3 THz in fifth and sixth generation cellular networks has gained significant attention, there is also a growing interest in utilising higher frequencies, such as 1 THz and above, for various applications, including the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, smart sensors, and smart cities. Despite the limited absorption coefficient of soft tissues at 5G and 6G frequencies (0.2-0.4 mm), the effect of higher frequencies on deeper regions of the ear, such as the tympanic membrane (with a thickness of 0.1 mm), has not been extensively studied. The study aims to determine the optimal conditions for THz transmission through the ear canal and to investigate the interaction between wireless networks and biological tissues. The results show that when parallel to the ear canal, the average power flux density within the central region of the tympanic membrane is 97% of the incident excitation. However, the outer ear structures are highly protective, with less than 0.4% of the power flux density directed towards them reaching the same region. Due to the sensitivity of the tympanic membrane to mechanical changes, in-vivo assessments are necessary to evaluate the penetration of THz frequencies into the ear canal, assess the suitability of current radiation safety limits, and evaluate the implications of devices that emit these frequencies. The study highlights the importance of understanding the interaction between THz radiation and biological tissues, particularly in the context of emerging wireless technologies, and the need for further research to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
Assessing Surveillance of Wildlife Diseases by Determining Mammal Species Vulnerability to Climate Change
Authors: Wijburg S. R. , Maas M. , Sprong H. , Gröne A. , van der Schrier G. , Rijks J. M.
Published: August 2023

Climate change is one of the drivers of wildlife-borne disease emergence, as it can affect species abundance and fitness, host immunocompetence, and interactions with pathogens. To detect emerging wildlife-borne diseases, countries may implement general wildlife-disease surveillance systems. Such surveillance exists in the Netherlands. However, it is unclear how well it covers host species vulnerable to climate change and consequently disease emergence in these species. Therefore, we performed a trait-based vulnerability assessment (TVA) to quantify species vulnerability to climate change for 59 Dutch terrestrial mammals. Species’ vulnerability was estimated based on the magnitude of climatic change within the species’ distribution (exposure), the species’ potential to persist in situ (sensitivity), and the species’ ability to adjust (adaptive capacity). Using these vulnerability categories, we identified priority species at risk for disease emergence due to climate change. Subsequently, we assessed the frequency of occurrence of these priority species compared to other mammal species examined in general wildlife disease surveillance during 2008–2022. We identified 25% of the mammal species to be highly exposed, 24% to be highly sensitive, and 22% to have a low adaptive capacity. The whiskered myotis and the garden dormouse were highly vulnerable (i.e., highly exposed, highly sensitive, and low adaptive capacity), but they are rare in the Netherlands. The Western barbastelle, the pond bat, and the Daubenton’s myotis were potential adapters (highly exposed, highly sensitive, and high adaptive capacity). Species vulnerable to climate change were relatively poorly represented in current general surveillance. Our research shows a comprehensive approach that considers both exposures to climate change and ecological factors to assess vulnerability. TVAs, as presented in this study, can easily be adapted to include extra drivers and species, and we would therefore recommend surveillance institutes to consider integrating these types of assessments for evaluating and improving surveillance for wildlife-borne disease emergence.
Síndrome de microdeleção 2q32 em paciente da Amazônia ocidental
Authors: Oliveira Wilyan Dias Cosmo de , Silva Christian Rogers Gomes da , Andrade Christopher Harrison Salomão , Borges Edilson Moreira , Sá Gabriele Batista de , Rocha Joshua Werner Bicalho da
Published: August 2023

Introdução: As deleções intersticiais envolvendo a região 2q31q32 são reconhecidas como um transtorno clínico, envolvendo diversas manifestações como deficiência intelectual, retardo no crescimento, distúrbios comportamentais e dismorfologias faciais. Os números reduzidos de relatos de pacientes acometidos por essa síndrome contribui para que as correlações genótipos-fenótipos sejam difíceis de se fazer. Relato de caso: Paciente com inversão do braço longo do cromossomo 2 [46, XX,inv(2)(q21q33)]. Apresentou ao exame físico dismorfológico fronte proeminente, epicanto, ponte nasal baixa, filtro nasolabial longo e lábio superior fino. Ao exame neurológico, apresentava hipotonia. Discussão: Uma correta interpretação cromossômica pode não só identificar a síndrome de microdeleção como também, descartar ou confirmar possíveis diagnósticos diferenciais, deixando evidente a necessidade e a importância de se reconhecer e documentar os casos.
Análise da qualidade das evidências científicas sobre a eficácia e segurança nas bulas de anticoagulantes orais diretos comercializados no Brasil
Authors: Souza Denner Henrique Isaias , Almeida Nivea Aparecida de , Domingues Mara Luiza de Paiva , Baldoni André de Oliveira , Couto Nayara Ragi Baldoni , Rios Danyelle Romana Alves
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Identificar e analisar a qualidade das evidências científicas sobre a eficácia e segurança dos anticoagulantes orais direto (DOAC) disponíveis nos ensaios clínicos referenciados nas bulas dos medicamentos comercializados no Brasil. Método: Trata-se de um descritivo documental dividido em duas etapas, sendo elas: (i) identificação e análise da disponibilidade das referências bibliográficas contidas nas bulas dos DOAC e (ii) análise da qualidade dos estudos contidos nas bulas através da ferramenta da Cochrane Risk of Bias RevMan versão 5.4. Foram analisados setes domínios de importâncias para ensino clínico, sendo que cada domínio foi classificado como alto, incerto ou baixo risco de viés, segundo a avaliação dos colaboradores. Resultados: Foram analisadas 10 bulas destinadas aos profissionais da saúde. Sendo que destas, foram avaliados 25 ensaios clínicos. A análise da qualidade das evidências científicas, referenciadas nas bulas para profissionais dos DOAC, mostrou que os estudos citados apresentaram consistência metodológica. Entretanto, na maioria dos estudos, os domínios foram classificados como viés incerto, ou seja, não foi possível identificar como esses pontos foram abordados nos estudos. Conclusão: Portanto, o presente estudo evidenciou que a qualidade dos ensaios clínicos referenciados nas bulas dos DOAC apresentou incertezas metodológicas em seus ensaios. Sugere-se a necessidade de normativas que estabeleçam atualizações do conteúdo informativo presente nas bulas profissionais e estabeleçam descrição dos métodos de forma clara e coesa.
Pet-saúde como ferramenta de identificação dos níveis de estresse nos profissionais da atenção primária em saúde
Authors: Dalagnol Angela Makeli Kososki , Kwiatkowiski Heloisa Schatz , Heinz Marina Klein , Socoloski Thiego , Kohls Marta , Bizuti Matheus Ribeiro , Silva Débora Tavares Resende e
Published: August 2023

Evidenciado na atualidade que as condições de trabalho podem contribuir para alterações da saúde física e mental dos indivíduos, estudos apontam a relação destes transtornos com a insatisfação, falta de reconhecimento profissional, desgaste provocado pelo contato direto com o paciente, as recompensas insuficientes, a falta de autonomia, as relações interpessoais disfuncionais, os conflitos de valores, a falta de recursos humanos e materiais, a longa jornada de trabalho, a baixa remuneração, o estreitamento do mercado de trabalho, a alta exposição a riscos ocupacionais e a indefinição do papel profissional. A pesquisa emergiu das vivências iniciais do projeto PET-Saúde Interprofissionalidade. Objetivo: Analisar níveis de estresse entre os profissionais de um Centro de Saúde da Família (CSF), através da aplicação do teste de Lipp - Inventário de Sintomas de Stress Lipp (ISSL). Metodologia: Realizou-se a pesquisa quantitativa, descritiva, transversal. Participaram da pesquisa 30 profissionais que atuavam no serviço. Resultados: Dos profissionais avaliados, 6,7% apresentaram-se na fase de alerta, 56,6% em fase de resistência e 16,7% em fasede exaustão. Os sintomas mais identificados foram os físicos, uma vez que, os sintomas psicológicos encontrados são intrínsecos e identificados mediante informações dadas pelos profissionais. Conclusão: Desta forma, torna se necessário a realização de estratégias para prevenção e controle de transtornos que acometem e/ou tendem a acometer estes profissionais, melhorando, assim, sua qualidade de vida, bem como a assistência aos usuários.
Intoxicação cutânea grave por Paraquat
Authors: Pereira Fernanda Silva Hojas , Moura Leonardo Cordeiro , Siqueira Daniel Emilio Dalledone , Ceschim Ramon Cavalcanti
Published: August 2023

O Paraquat é um herbicida não seletivo altamente tóxico, sendo responsável por altas taxas de letalidade acidentais ou provocadas, devido, principalmente, à insuficiência respiratória. Apesar de a intoxicação por via oral ser a principal e mais grave, o contato prolongado com a substância em uma grande área corporal pode gerar uma toxicidade similar e levar ao óbito – fato pouco elucidado na literatura. Este é o relato de caso de um homem de 22 anos, que foi admitido em um hospital devido a queixas de mal-estar, náuseas, febre, cefaleia, dor abdominal, diarreia, queimaduras e dispneia. A suspeita diagnóstica inicial foi de hantavirose, leptospirose, dengue e tromboembolismo pulmonar e, posteriormente, foi comprovado intoxicação exógena com agrotóxico por via inalatória e cutânea. Exames de imagem revelaram fibrose pulmonar difusa e ele também apresentou alterações renais, hepáticas e coagulatórias. Como não há antídoto específico, foi empregado tratamento sintomático e suportivo, com uso de carvão ativado, antibióticos, corticoides, antioxidantes e hemodiálise. No entanto, o paciente teve uma piora progressiva do quadro, vindo a óbito devido à síndrome da angústia respiratória aguda e fibrose pulmonar. O Paraquat, embora proibido no Brasil em 2020, continua sendo utilizado de forma ilegal. Além disso, seu substituto, o Diquat, possui toxicidade semelhante. Assim, é fundamental que os profissionais da saúde reconheçam o diagnóstico da intoxicação por tais substâncias e suas diferentes vias de exposição. Também são necessárias novas medidas de fiscalização das substâncias e maior investimento em educação em saúde para evitar exposições acidentais, assim como relatado.
Rastreamento da doença renal do diabetes na atenção primária à saúde
Authors: Rodrigues Beatriz , Viol Livia Albuquerque , Santos Maria Eduarda da Silva , Guarido Cristiane Fátima , Silva Luanna Gabriella Resende da , Baldoni André Oliveira , Obreli-Neto Paulo Roque
Published: August 2023

A Doença Renal do Diabetes (DRD) é assintomática nos estágios iniciais da doença, e por esse motivo, a maioria dos pacientes é diagnosticada somente quando já apresenta várias complicações. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se o rastreio da DRD está sendo realizado de maneira adequada em pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) atendidos na atenção primária à saúde (APS) do Sistema Único de Saúde. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, com duração de cinco meses, na APS dos municípios de Bernardino de Campos e Salto Grande, SP. Os critérios de inclusão foram: diagnóstico de DM2, idade > 18 anos, e ser acompanhado nas unidades participantes do estudo. Um total de 1093 atenderam aos critérios de inclusão e aceitaram participar do estudo. Foi verificado que 398 (36,4%) dos pacientes nunca realizaram os exames de albumina urinária e creatinina, e não tiveram calculados a relação albumina/ creatinina em amostra de urina com o cálculo da taxa de filtração glomerular (TFG) estimada pela CKD-EPI a partir da creatinina sérica; 401 (36,7%) dos pacientes realizaram estes exames e tiveram estes índices calculados nos últimos 12 meses. Estes 401 pacientes realizaram estes exames e cálculos de rastreio da DRD uma vez a cada 12 meses nos últimos 5 anos. Os demais pacientes (294; 26,9%) realizaram somente exame de creatinina sérica nos últimos 12 meses. Os resultados demonstraram que o rastreamento da DRD não está sendo realizado de maneira adequada na maioria dos pacientes.
Um levante é como uma tempestade: conversa com Georges Didi-Huberman
Authors: Benedykt Breno , Jardim Fabiana , Ferreira José Bento , Dreger Lahayda
Published: August 2023

No dia 11 de novembro de 2017, Georges Didi-Huberman inaugurou a exposição Levantes e lançou o livro Cascas no Sesc Pinheiros, em São Paulo. Os autores agendaram uma entrevista e foram atendidos pelo filósofo durante a montagem, junto aos trabalhadores do setor educativo. Caminhando por seções da exposição, Didi-Huberman dialoga com os autores sobre temas dos seus livros, explora a noção de “levante” e tece considerações acerca de obras específicas.
Estudos sobre a Caderneta da Criança no Brasil: uma revisão de escopo
Authors: Teixeira Juliana Araujo , Oliveira Cintia de Freitas , Bortoli Maritsa Carla de , Venâncio Sonia Isoyama
Published: August 2023

OBJETIVO: Identificar e mapear de forma sistemática os estudos que envolvem a Caderneta da Criança (CC) no Brasil. MÉTODOS: Revisão de escopo utilizando a metodologia proposta pelo Instituto Joanna Briggs. Foram consultadas as bases de dados PubMed, BVS Regional, Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações, Periódicos Capes e Google Scholar. Incluíram-se estudos primários e secundários que mencionavam o uso da CC, sem restrições quanto ao delineamento, ano de publicação ou população, publicados em português, inglês ou espanhol e literatura cinzenta (teses e dissertações). RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 129 estudos, em sua maioria descritivos, publicados como artigos científicos. A região Nordeste, a população de cuidadores das crianças e o cenário da atenção primária foram observados na maioria dos estudos; 47% dos estudos utilizou a CC como fonte de dados, a maioria sobre vacinação. Apesar dos diferentes critérios para definir adequação de preenchimento da CC, os estudos identificaram fragilidades no preenchimento de todos os seus itens, com exceção da vacinação. Características contextuais (como a disponibilidade da CC), das crianças (sexo, idade, prematuridade e consultas de puericultura), dos familiares e cuidadores (idade, escolaridade, renda, paridade, trabalho, pré-natal, ler, fazer anotações e levar a CC nas consultas) e dos profissionais (local de atuação, especialidade médica, comunicação no trabalho, conhecimentos sobre a CC, solicitar, orientar sobre e realizar anotações na CC) foram relacionadas ao uso e/ou preenchimento da CC. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados reforçam a necessidade de melhor compreender quais fatores afetam a distribuição da CC à população, assim como apontam para a necessidade de compreender o seu uso e preenchimento pelos diversos pontos de atenção. Fica clara a necessidade de estudos de intervenção para que a implementação desse instrumento seja aprimorada e de incluir capacitações sobre a caderneta no contexto da educação permanente em saúde.
Levinas y la eudaimonia. Indagación en torno a Levinas y el concepto de “felicidad” aristotélica
Authors: Naranjo González Sergio Pablo
Published: August 2023

Este texto propone interpretar el concepto aristotélico de eudaimonia (εὐδαιμονία) a partir de la filosofía de Emmanuel Levinas. Se parte de la noción levinaseana de “gozo” y de su carácter preconceptual con el fin esclarecer el rumbo que permitiría pasar de ese gozo preconceptual al concepto de eudaimonia; se hace una breve reconstrucción de lo que Aristóteles propone en Ética a Nicómaco, para interpretar lo reconstruido a la luz de lo que aquí se denomina “esquema levinaseano de conceptualización” (ELC). El desarrollo del trabajo interpretativo termina por mostrar la necesidad de esclarecer los preceptos que rigen la pregunta por la eudaimonia, tarea que, por su parte, permite retomar la investigación desde otra perspectiva. Este texto busca desarrollar la versión levinaseana del mencionado concepto y defiende que lo que aquí se denomina como “la resolución oportuna” es ese concepto buscado
Neuroinflammation and mental illness
Authors: Palmer Sarah Jane
Published: August 2023

Sarah Palmer discusses the evidence linking neuroinflammation to mental illness, such as anxiety and mood disorders.
Thermo-optomechanically induced optical frequency comb in a whispering-gallery-mode resonator
Authors: Xu Yifan , Chen Hongyun , Zhang Hui , Zheng Anshou , Zhang Guangyong
Published: August 2023

We present a theoretical study that combines thermal and optomechanical effects to investigate their influences on the formation of the optical frequency comb (OFC) in whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) microcavities. The results show that the cut-off order and center frequency of OFC affected by thermal effects exhibit an overall redshift by varying the power and detuning of the pump field, which provides the possibility of tuning the offset frequency of OFC. Our study demonstrates a method to characterize the effect on the generation of OFC and the tuning of its offset frequency in a WGM resonator with opto-thermo-mechanical properties and pave the way for the future development of OFC in thermo-optomechanical environments.
Direct detection system for independent triplet-sideband signals based on a single photodiode
Authors: Wu Dongyan , Wang Leilei , Hu Zheng , Chen Yilin , Lu Chenlei , Guo Tianrong , Miao Gen , Zhao Li , Xiao Jiangnan
Published: August 2023

This paper proposes a novel, to the best of our knowledge, independent triplet-single-sideband (triplet-SSB) transmission system scheme aimed at increasing channel capacity and improving spectrum efficiency. The conventional independent multiband transmission systems are limited by their complexity and high computational requirements, which hinder the improvement of spectrum efficiency and channel capacity. To address these challenges, this scheme uses three independent signals, modulated by an in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) modulator, and transmits them over a 5-km standard single-mode fiber (SSMF). At the receiver end, a single photodiode (PD) is used for signal reception, and the signals are separated using digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms. Through simulation and verification, the feasibility and reliability of the system are demonstrated, with the bit error rates (BERs) of all three signals below the hard decision forward error correction (HD-FEC) threshold value of 3.8 × 10−3. This independent triplet-SSB transmission system scheme effectively improves spectrum efficiency and channel capacity, providing a valuable solution for meeting the growing demands of data transmission.
Humour for change? Melting ice and environmental fragility in the animated film comedies Ice Age: The Meltdown and Happy Feet Two
Authors: Thaker Parth , Jürgens Anna-Sophie , Judd Karina , Fiadotava Anastasiya , Hemkendreis Anne , Holliday Christopher
Published: August 2023

This article explores how environmental knowledge about global warming and the melting of ice is communicated through humour in the computer-animated films Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) and Happy Feet Two (2011) and the educational role that ecocritical narratives can play. Bringing together approaches drawn from science communication, humour and animation studies, popular entertainment studies and the environmental humanities, we argue that both films communicate environmental fragility and awareness through comedy without ridiculing the seriousness of climate change, with humour serving to highlight the representation of climate change across both fictional and real-life contexts.
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Authors: Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society CASAS
Published: August 2023

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Crushed Under Authoritarian Rule: Islam, State Power, and Religious Persecution in Tajikistan
Authors: Gabbay Shaul M.
Published: August 2023

This report delves into the pressing issue of human rights abuses in Tajikistan, shedding light on the authoritarian rule that governs the nation. The historical backdrop of Soviet rule and post-independence developments provide crucial context to understand the entrenched power structure. A grim picture emerges as we explore the stifling of freedom of expression and assembly, where dissent is met with repression and opposition is silenced. Media censorship and restrictions on independent journalism further erode democratic principles, leaving citizens devoid of unbiased information. Reports of torture, arbitrary detention, and a lack of due process underscore the disregard for the rule of law and the rights of individuals. This report emphasizes the importance of addressing religious persecution and the need for the international community's involvement to encourage democratic reform and improvements in human rights, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for Tajikistan.
Glycated hemoglobin with ≥7.0% results in patients from a Regional Hospital in Costa Rica
Authors: López Laura Marín , Blanco Chaves Ana Lorely , Madrigal Yendry Chaves , García Monserrat Esquivel , Sánchez Fabiola Barrantes , Murillo Daniel Vargas , Barrantes Katherine Sosa
Published: August 2023

Objective: Analyze the HbA1c results from patients attached to Ciudad Quesada health area that received attention in the clinical laboratory from San Carlos’ Hospital during 2021 and 2022. Methods: Data from HbA1c values >7.0% was collected monthly from patients attached to Ciudad Quesada health area, from which also sex, age and EBAIS was registered. The information was further analyzed using Microsoft Excel and the statistics program R studio. Results: For the year 2021 a total of 2104 results of patients with HbA1c ≥ 7.0% were accounted, as for 2022 the total was of 1656, where the greater frequency was in women. In 2021 most of the patients with ≥ 7.0% HbA1c receive attention in San Pablo’s EBAIS, while in 2022 it was in San Juan’s EBAIS. Conclusions: The greater number of people with HbA1c values over or equal to 7% that belong to Ciudad Quesada’s healthcare area are women. The results might underestimate the real number of poor controlled patients because the years from which the data was collected correspond with the time the COVID-19 pandemic was ongoing. The age group corresponding with people between 51-70 years old are the ones most frequently found with the values of interest. Further studies must be made in order to determine the factors why these patients have such a poor blood glucose control.
Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement: Case Selection, Technical Considerations, and Procedural Planning
Authors: Shabbir Muhammad Asim , Yadav Pradeep , Tiwari Nidhish , Velagapudi Poonam
Published: August 2023

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a highly prevalent valve disorder in the US, with prevalence increasing with age. Without treatment, severe TR carries a poor prognosis. Tricuspid valve (TV) surgery is recommended for patients with severe TR undergoing left-sided valve surgery. Transcatheter TV repair or transcatheter TV replacement are potential options for patients who are not surgical candidates. A few small studies have demonstrated the feasibility and efficacy of transcatheter TV repair in patients with severe symptomatic TR. Careful patient selection by assessing tricuspid valve anatomy, right ventricular and pulmonary hemodynamics, candidacy for anticoagulation, comorbid conditions, and frailty is key to procedural success. Transcatheter TV repair can be performed via the transjugular or transfemoral access, and requires a large-caliber sheath (up to 45 Fr) and delivery system, particularly with dilated tricuspid annulus due to right ventricular enlargement. Multimodality imaging is essential for diagnosing TR severity, defining valve anatomy, and comprehensive functional assessment of the tricuspid valve, right atrium, and right ventricle. Several prosthetic valves, including the EVOQUE system, NaviGate system, Intrepid valve, and Cardiovalve, are currently being investigated in clinical trials.
Antioxidant Potential of Several Polypores Mushrooms from the South of France
Authors: Maaloul Aya , Portillo-Lemus Luis , Vitou Manon , Rapior Sylvie , Morel Sylvie , Fons Françoise
Published: August 2023

We selected polypore mushrooms growing in the Mediterranean area of France to screen their antioxidant activity: Ganoderma applanatum, G. lucidum, Inonotus cuticularis, I. hispidus, Trametes hirsuta, and T. versicolor. Our work also evaluated antioxidant capacity from wild and cultivated G. lucidum fruiting bodies to optimize this biological property on human health. Dried fungal materials were sequentially extracted using cyclohexane, dichloromethane, ethanol, and water. Folin-Ciocalteu assay, oxygen radical absorbance capacity using DPPH and ORAC tests of the polypore extracts were assessed and compared. Among the 28 mushroom extracts tested, four exhibited significant antioxidant activity as ethanol extracts of I. cuticularis, T. hirsuta and wild and cultivated G. lucidum. The ethanol extracts of I. cuticularis and T. hirsuta revealed the highest values for the ORAC test, while the highest values for the Folin-Ciocalteu and DPPH tests were found for the ethanol extracts of cultivated G. lucidum and I. cuticularis. Further studies are needed to identify potential bioactive compounds, especially from I. cuticularis and G. lucidum grown under selected conditions and explore their benefits in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
INVESTIGATION OF THE HISTORICAL CITY OF HARPUT IN TERMS OF THE
Authors: BAŞGÜN Ömer Faruk , ASLAN Fürüzan
Published: August 2023

Aim: Life has accelerated in the world, especially after the Industrial Revolution. Local food, craft, and homemade products have been replaced by industrial products based on the mass production of machines and cities have gone through a period of rapid growth. Today, unplanned growth and rapid population growth have caused serious problems in cities and negatively affected urban life. In these unplanned urbanization activities, practices that can harm the natural environment and cultural heritage of the cities have emerged. These factors create the problem of losing local identity in cities today. To prevent the problems that arise in this situation, it is necessary to protect the local identity, cultural, natural, and historical heritage in the cities. In this context, the promises of the Cittaslow movement, whose aim is to "protect nature, local and all existing cultural values", and the benefits it will bring if implemented, have attracted attention recently. Cittaslow is a reaction to the fast lifestyle imposed by globalization. Cittaslow is applied in many settlements around the world today. This study, it is aimed to investigate how the Cittaslow movement can be applied to Harput and the achievements that the Harput region can achieve with the Cittaslow criteria. Method: Suggestions for Harput were developed within the scope of Cittaslow criteria by evaluating the expert opinions obtained by the survey method within the scope of the research and analyzing the current situation of the field. Results: The findings obtained within the scope of the study were that positive results would be obtained if the cittaslow approach was applied directly or in principle to Harput. Conclusion: If Harput is declared as Cittaslow, the historical settlement will become an important ancient city again, although it does not fully regain its importance in history due to the destructions it has suffered. Another method in this regard is to apply only the Cittaslow criteria to Harput as an urban policy.
The impact of implantable cyber-physical systems on the civil legal personality of an individual
Authors: Anisimov A. V.
Published: August 2023

The article is devoted to the study of possible changes in the legal personality of an individual with implanted cyber-physical system. When CPS is implanted, all elements of legal personality can be affected. The main impact of the CPS (especially those using strong artificial intelligence technologies) is on the legal capacity of an individual because the CPS can influence the will of an individual. The identification of the CPS as a persona of civil law seems to be premature. The consequences of CPS implantation should depend on the type of CPS, because in the case of non-autonomous CPS, the impact on legal personality is negligible. In the case of a CPS with a fully autonomous artificial intelligence, there is a risk of a conflict of interest between the AI and the person who has the CPS implanted. This situation requires legislative regulation, including the definition of the subject of responsibility and mechanisms for protecting third parties. One of such mechanisms seems to be the mandatory disclosure of information about implanted CPSs. The article also considers the possibility of recognizing an individual with CPS as a complex entity.
Impulsando la transformación digital de la construcción: el caso del BIM en Chile
Authors: Cathles Alison , Henriquez Pauline , Suaznabar Claudia
Published: August 2023

Si bien se ha reconocido que la productividad de la industria de la construcción es de vital importancia para las economías de la región de América Latina y el Caribe, y que el crecimiento de su productividad depende de la adopción de tecnologías digitales, hay escasa información sobre el rol del sector público en fomentar esa adopción en el sector. Este estudio de caso detallado sobre la adopción de Building Information Modelling (BIM) en Chile identifica los retos y oportunidades de una intervención pública. Entre ellos, y de gran relevancia para el resto de la región, son el papel crucial de la coordinación dentro del sector público, para que actúe como catalizador de apoyo consistente para la adopción de tecnologías digitales que mejoren la productividad en el sector privado.