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Гострий вірусний гепатит у військовослужбовців під час активних бойових дій із рф
Authors: Trykhlib V. I. , Hrushkevych V. V. , Savytskyi V. L. , Boklan Yu. O. , Burakova T. V. , Teslenko I. V. , Vyshniahov A. M. , Tretiakov V. V. , Danylenko Yu. I.
Published: April 2024

Вступ. У військовослужбовців вірусні гепатити залишаються актуальними і в сучасних умовах, особливо при надзвичайних ситуаціях як природного характеру, так і під час війн, миротворчих місій.

Мета. З урахуванням збільшення кількості хворих на вірусні гепатити серед військовослужбовців, проаналізувати епідеміологічні, клініко-лабораторні особливості у хворих військовослужбовців на гострі вірусні гепатити.

Матеріали та методи. Було обстежено 33 хворих із гострим вірусним гепатитом С та 17 хворих із вірусним гепатитом В, які лікувались у клініці інфекційних захворювань НВМКЦ «ГВКГ» в період 2022-2023 рр.

Результати. Встановлено, що у військовослужбовців вірусні гепатити розвивались після мобілізації в період через 3 доби до 1895 днів. У більшості хворих інфікування гострим вірусним гепатитом С відбувалось при наданні медичної допомоги на етапах медичної евакуації. В той же час, при гострому вірусному гепатиті В шлях інфікування в більшості випадків був невідомий. Після мінно-вибухової травми, вогнепальних поранень гострий вірусний гепатит В розвивався в період від 20 до 90 діб, а гострий вірусний гепатит С - в період від 45 до 240 діб. У хворих з гострим гепатитом С більше спостерігалось легких форм, а при вірусному гепатиті В – більше середньотяжких та тяжких форм. У хворих із гострим гепатитом С більше спостерігалось безжовтяничних форм, а при вірусному гепатиті В – більше жовтяничних. Рівень загального білірубіну при жовтяничній формі ГВГС був нижче, ніж при ГВГВ. Після госпіталізації через 7-10 днів спостерігається наростання рівня білірубіну як при ГВГС, так і ГВГВ, в той же час при ГВГВ було більше коливань. На початку госпіталізації рівень АлАТ, АсАТ були вище при ГВГВ в порівнянні із ГВГС. При всіх видах ГВГ із 7-10 доби відбувалось зниження рівня АлАТ, але при ГВГВ зниження відбувалось більш поступово.

Висновки. Після мінно-вибухової травми, вогнепальних поранень в більш короткий термін у хворих розвивався вірусний гепатит В, а в більш тривалий термін - вірусний гепатит С. У деяких військовослужбовців інфікування могло відбутись ще до мобілізації. Спостереження за пораненими та обстеження на вірусні гепатити повинно здійснюватись не менше 2-х років після поранення.  З урахуванням того, що гострий гепатит С може мати легкий перебіг та безжовтяничну форму, необхідно в термін спостереження активно проводити обстеження поранених на маркери вірусних гепатитів в термін після 30 діб і пізніше. У більшості хворих інфікування на вірусний гепатит С відбувалось при наданні медичної допомоги на етапах медичної евакуації, тому необхідно покращувати профілактичні заходи стосовно профілактики гепатитів на етапах евакуації. При вірусному гепатиті В шлях інфікування в більшості випадків був невідомий. Військовослужбовцям і тим, хто планує призватись до лав Збройних сил, необхідно завчасно проводити вакцинацію проти керованих інфекцій, в тому числі і проти вірусного гепатиту В.
A Comprehensive survey of Load Balancing Techniques: From Classic Methods to Modern Algorithms
Authors: Kethineni Vinod Kumar  , Govindu Reddylatha  , Mala Sindhu  , Kamasani Jayasree
Published: April 2024

Now-a-days, cloud computing has become a cornerstone of modern technology, driving innovation, efficiency and accessibility across various industries and application. Distributed computing solves the difficulty of using distributed autonomous machines and communicating with each other over a network. Cloud computing provides clients with a range of services and capabilities that enhances productivity, accessibility and scalability while reducing the need for extensive hardware and infrastructure investments. When interest in distributed computing rises, it implies that more individuals, businesses, and organizations are exploring, adopting, and implementing distributed computing solutions. This surge in interest leads to increase in data traffic. There are two solutions for the issue of increase in data traffic, one is to server optimization (or) server performance enhancement (upgrade single server to a high performance server) but upgraded server may exceed its capacity (overload).Another one is multi servers. Ulti-server configurations are common in scenarios where the demands of an application or service exceed the capabilities of a single server, and the distribution of tasks across multiple servers is necessary for optimal performance and reliability. When there are multiple servers, there is an issue i.e. Load Adjusting. [1] Load balancing is one of the critical issues in cloud computing. In a cloud environment, where resources are often dynamically allocated and distributed, load balancing plays a central role in managing workloads efficiently. Load balancing in cloud computing is a technique used to distribute computing workloads and network traffic across multiple servers or resources within a cloud environment. The primary goal of load balancing is to optimize resource utilization, prevent individual servers from becoming overloaded, and ensure that the overall system can handle varying levels of demand efficiently. Here we also discussed about the hybrid of Cat and Mouse Optimization and Grey Wolf Optimization algorithms. This paper refers to Cloud Computing, Load balancing techniques, Load balancing algorithms.
Sustainable Geotechnics: Harnessing Bagasse Ash and E-Waste for Improving Soil Performance
Authors: Onkar Nath Mishra  , Chatrabhuj  , Bipin Prajapati
Published: April 2024

This study addresses the prevalent issue of expanding soils in India, which exhibit a propensity to shrink and swell in response to changes in moisture content. Because of their high porosity and poor permeability, expansive soils can seriously jeopardize a structure's ability to support its weight. This study was aimed to use industrial waste like Bagasse ash and processed E-waste in a different ratio. Locally available soil from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was considered for experimental investigation. First optimum Bagasse ash content from different ratio (10%, 20%, 30% and 40%) by weight of soil is determined and then E-waste in different ratios (2.5%, 5% and 7.5%) was blended in soil. To determine enhancement in soil strength various test like California Bearing Ratio, Unconfined Compressive Strength was done. Optimum Bagasse ash content was determined as 15% and E-waste was 7.5%. Results from the experimental test indicate that the addition of E-waste combined with Bagasse ash improves soil strength in terms of CBR and UCS values. These test results will be helpful in the development and design of pavements and road construction in rural areas.
Genetic Analysis of Differentially Expressed Genes Associated with the Pathogenesis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Hua Katherine
Published: April 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder present at birth and affects 1 in 36 children in the US. It causes symptoms like intellectual disability, lack of communication skills, delayed development of coordination and movement, and more. ASD is a spectrum disorder, and its complexity makes early diagnosis in children difficult as there are no known biomarkers that cause ASD. This project aims to identify genetic factors that may be associated with ASD. By splitting samples in the dataset accessed from the GEO database into a test group with ASD and a control group, this study used a statistical t-test to identify the top 250 differentially expressed genes with p-values < 0.05. These genes were entered in the STRING database to create a map of gene interactions and identify top pathways and biological processes. Analysis of pathways and biological processes led to findings that the differentially expressed gene ARF6 (ADP Ribosylation Factor 6) was active in all three pathways: RAS Signaling, Phospholipase D Signaling, and Salmonella Infection Pathways and played important roles in cellular functions. The experiment validated my hypothesis by providing evidence for a significant difference in gene expressions between ASD individuals and neurotypical individuals. ARF6 was found to be downregulated and involved in pathways and biological processes associated with ASD like immune and cell signaling dysregulation. The implication is If the ARF6 gene factor can be controlled to regulate ARF6 expression, the mutations that contribute to ASD can be suppressed through multiple pathways.
A Generative-Adversarial Approach to Low-Resource Language Translation via Data Augmentation
Authors: Zeng Linda
Published: April 2024

Language and culture preservation is a serious challenge both socially and technologically. This paper proposes a novel, data augmentation approach to using machine learning to translate low-resource languages. Since low-resource languages, such as Aymara and Quechua, do not have many available translations that machine learning software can use as reference, machine translation models frequently err when translating to and from low-resource languages. Because models learn the syntactic and lexical patterns underlying translations through processing the training data, an insufficient amount of data hinders them from producing accurate translations. In this paper, I propose the novel application of a generative-adversarial network (GAN) to automatically augment low-resource language data. A GAN consists of two competing models, with one learning to generate sentences from noise and the other trying to tell if a given sentence is real or generated. My experiments show that even when training on a very small amount of language data (< 20,000 sentences) in a simulated low-resource setting, such a model is able to generate original, coherent sentences, such as "ask me that healthy lunch im cooking up,” and “my grandfather work harder than your grandfather before.” The first of its kind, this novel application of a GAN is effective in augmenting low-resource language data to improve the accuracy of machine translation and provides a reference for future experimentation with GANs in machine translation.
Pensamento eugênico nas trajetórias de Ignácio Cunha Lopes e Edgard Roquette-Pinto
Authors: Dallacqua de Carvalho Leonardo
Published: April 2024

A análise do pensamento de intelectuais envolvidos com a eugenia tem oferecido novas perspectivas sobre o tema para a historiografia brasileira. Desse modo, pretendo tratar de duas teses publicadas recentemente. A primeira foi defendida em 2011 e premiada pela ANPUH em 2013 de Vanderlei Sebastião de Souza, denominada Em busca do Brasil: Edgard Roquette-Pinto e o retrato antropológico brasileiro (1905-1935). A segunda diz respeito ao trabalho de Pedro Felipe Neves de Muñoz, À Luz do Biológico: psiquiatria, neurologia e eugenia nas relações Brasil-Alemanha (1900-1942), defendida em 2015 e agraciada com menção honrosa pela CAPES em 2016.Ambas acrescentam uma nova ótica nos estudos de trajetórias de personagens e a relação científica internacional dos debates sobre eugenia e identidade nacional.
NURSES ROLES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRESSURE INJURY
Authors: Godwin Ipuole Ogbor , Chidubem Favour Nkemchor , Ojobokeme Ebitimi Jenakumo , Tamaraubrakemi Victory Eyitemi , Toheeb Olalekan Olakunle
Published: April 2024

Pressure injury, also referred to as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are debilitating wounds that develop when prolonged pressure is applied to the skin, resulting in localized tissue damage and compromised blood flow. These injuries often occur in areas where bony prominence come into contact with surfaces such as beds, chairs, or medical devices. The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) defines pressure injury as "localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction." This definition highlights the multi-factorial nature of pressure injury development, which can involve not only pressure but also shear forces and friction. The importance of managing pressure injury cannot be overstated, as they pose significant health risks and can lead to serious complications if left untreated.More importantly, pressure injury can impair mobility, hinder rehabilitation efforts, and prolong hospitalization, resulting in increased healthcare costs and diminished quality of life. Pressure injury is the third most expensive disorder after cardiovascular diseases and cancer (Agrawal & Chauhan, 2012 as cited in Nkor M.M.,2022). Objectives : the objectives of this study includes , identification of various risk factors influencing the development of pressure injury, outlining assessment techniques for pressure injury, standardized tools used for pressure injury assessment, stages of pressure injury, nursing interventions for pressure injury and evidence base wound care techniques for various stages. Summary: In summary, pressure injuries remain a significant healthcare challenge, particularly for individuals with limited mobility or underlying health conditions. Effective prevention, assessment, and management of pressure injuries require a multifaceted approach that incorporates evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Geological and isotopic reference points of the age of gold deposits of the Solovyovsky gold ore center in the Amur province
Authors: Stepanov Vitali , Melnikov Anton
Published: April 2024

The data are presented on the geological and isotopic age of gold deposits of the Solovyovsky gold ore center in the Amur province, assigned to the gold-polymetallic, gold-sulfide-quartz, and goldquartz formation types. It is demonstrated that the geological and isotopic age of the most productive ore deposits of the gold-polymetallic (Berezitovoe) and gold-sulfide-quartz (Kirovskoe) types is Early Cretaceous according to geological data and Barremian (in the range of 131–125 million years) according to isotopic determinations. The geological age of poorly productive ore deposits of the gold-quartz type is difficult to determine due to the fact that the host rocks are most often represented by gneisses and crystal shales of Precambrian age. The isotopic age of formation of the Snezhninka and Zolotaya gora gold-quartz deposits is, respectively, Late Triassic (212 million years) and Late Jurassic (155 million years).
Teachers’ Classroom Management, Students’ Attitude and Home Environment: Predictors of Mathematics Performance
Authors: Cuabo Ferrie Marie P. , Mangulad Karla P. , Palisbo Janelyn T. , Bacus Joicelyn A. , Baluyos Genelyn R. , Entera Reywel C. , Beringuel Eugene G.
Published: April 2024

Mathematics performance is vital to students’ academic progress. This quantitative study investigated the predictors that influenced students’ performance in Mathematics, specifically the teachers’ classroom management, students’ attitudes, and their home environment. The sample size of 160 was drawn from a population of 272 and calculated using Raosoft sample size calculator, and purposive sampling was used to distribute questionnaires to students. The researchers used the descriptive-correlational research design. The researchers utilized three questionnaires to assess factors affecting students’ performance: the Teachers’ Classroom Management Questionnaire (with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.915), the Students’ Attitude Questionnaire (with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.963), and the Students’ Home Environment Questionnaire (with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.920). Additionally, students’ grades were also used as instrument. The statistical methods in the study were Mean, Standard Deviation, Frequency, Percentage, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, and Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis. The teacher’s classroom management was very good, students had positive attitudes and a good home environment, but mathematics performance was very poor. The teachers’ classroom management was not related to students’ performance in Mathematics. The students’ attitude was related to their performance in Mathematics in terms of value and self-efficacy. Additionally, it was found that there was no significant relationship between students’ home environment and their performance in Mathematics. The teachers’ planning and students’ value were the significant predictors of students’ performance in Mathematics. It was recommended that teachers prioritize well-prepared instruction and foster an understanding of the value of mathematics among students.
Impact of Job Satisfaction on Personal Growth in Nigeria Police Force
Authors: Uzor Nnenna , Adegbola Eunice , Jacob Alabi , Chukwuma Nnenna , Abdullahi Araga
Published: April 2024

The job satisfaction ratings of Nigerian Police Force officers from six geographical zones were assessed to evaluate its impact on their professional development. A survey was conducted with 400 officers to collect primary data. The research used descriptive, diagnostic, and inferential statistics, including frequency counts, regression, and simple percentages. The regression study indicated that work security, supervision, decent salary, personal development, job satisfaction, and job incentive systems significantly influenced the Nigerian Police Force. The model fits the data well as shown by the F-statistic with a p-value of 0.000, showing that the model is statistically significant. The results suggest that the Nigerian police force should emphasise enhancing job satisfaction. This would enable staff members to use their diverse skill sets to assist in achieving the commission's objectives, thereby boosting employee happiness. This study applies Frederick Herzberg's Motivator-Hygiene Theory (1959) to the Nigerian police force to investigate the relationship between personal hygiene and motivation for job satisfaction and personal improvement.
Reflexos jurídicos do uso de tecnologias de monitoramento remoto em propriedades rurais
Authors: Ghirotto Aryala Stefani Wommer , Queiroz Renata Capriolli Zocatelli
Published: April 2024

O presente estudo, inserido no contexto da inovação agrícola, visou explorar os reflexos jurídicos do uso das tecnologias de monitoramento remoto, especificamente o uso de drones e satélites, na administração eficiente de terras agrícolas. O objetivo central foi investigar a influência dessas tecnologias no mapeamento preciso e no monitoramento da saúde das culturas, além de avaliar sua eficácia no gerenciamento de extensas  áreas rurais para a preservação de recursos naturais e conformidade com as normativas agrícolas. Outro foco foi a análise dos reflexos jurídicos de tal prática, com o propósito de aprimorar as decisões no gerenciamento agrícola. Adotou-se uma  metodologia fundamentada em revisão bibliográfica. Esta abordagem permitiu uma análise aprofundada baseada em literatura existente, facilitando a obtenção de percepções relevantes sobre a aplicação e eficiência dessas tecnologias no contexto agrícola. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram que o uso de drones e satélites tem sido crucial na transformação da gestão agrícola. Estas tecnologias contribuem não só para a melhoria da precisão e eficiência nas práticas agrícolas, mas também promovem a sustentabilidade, reduzindo o impacto ambiental e assegurando a aderência a regulamentos. A integração dos dados coletados com inteligência artificial mostrou-se eficaz na previsão e otimização das práticas agrícolas. Dessa forma, conclui-se que tais tecnologias são fundamentais para a gestão agrícola moderna e essenciais para o avanço de uma agricultura sustentável e em equilíbrio com o meio ambiente, cabendo ao Direito disciplinar os limites, consequências e forma de armazenamento dos dados colhidos.
Problems Faced by the Farmers in Post-harvest Management of Pomegranate in Western Rajasthan
Authors: Surliya Vikash , Meena Satyveer Singh
Published: April 2024

It attempted to analyse the problems faced by farmers in post-harvest management of pomegranates in Barmer district of Rajasthan in 2022. The association of technical problems was checked with the education level of farmers. The data were taken from 120 farmers. Garret’s ranking method was employed to rank the problems faced by the farmers. A chi-square test was employed to check the measure of association between technical problems and the education level of farmers. The results revealed the five major categories of problems (Environmental, technical, infrastructure, financial, and market related) faced by farmers in post-harvest management of pomegranates. The major technical problem was the lack of a processing industry at the village level ranked as I with a mean value 70.45. The market-related problem was the unavailability of market of fruits at the village level ranked as I with a mean value 63.50. The chi-square test results revealed that there was an association between the education level of farmers and technical problems.
Sleep Apnea Detection from Single-Lead ECG: A Comprehensive Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Algorithms
Authors: Aaryan Dhage  , Shubham Bornare  , Siddhi Karve  , Siony Chaudhari  , Prof. V. M. Dilpak
Published: April 2024

Sleep apnea, a prevalent sleep breathing disorder, poses significant health risks, necessitating accurate detection for appropriate treatment. This study comprehensively analyzes machine learning and deep learning algorithms using the PhysioNet ECG Sleep Apnea v1.0.0 dataset. Electrocardiogram signals underwent preprocessing and segmentation before applying various algorithms for sleep apnea detection. Conventional machine learning methods such as linear and quadratic discriminate analyses, logistic regression, support-vector machines, and decision trees, along with deep learning techniques including convolutional and recurrent networks, were implemented and modified to suit biosignal processing tasks. The dataset was divided into training, validation, and test sets, with a fivefold cross-validation scheme ensuring robust evaluation. Hybrid deep models demonstrated superior performance, achieving an accuracy of 88.13%, sensitivity of 84.26%, and specificity of 92.27%. This study offers valuable insights into the efficacy of different machine learning and deep learningalgorithms for sleep apnea detection, with potential extensions to other sleep-related events. The developed algorithms are publicly available on GitHub.
Basilikum direkt vom Dach
Authors: Schmidt Robin
Published: April 2024

Wiesbaden. Aquaponik-Farmen könnten künftig einen großen Teil zur Nahrungsmittelversorgung beitragen. Wie lässt sich eine aquaponische Anlage nachhaltig und auch wirtschaftlich betreiben? In einem Supermarkt in Wiesbaden kennt man die Antwort.
Neigungssensor für mobile Meschinen: Verlässliche Daten trotz Schocks und Vibrationen
Authors:   Markus Egerer
Published: April 2024

Der IMU F99 Neigungssensor istoptimal geeignet für den mobilen Einsatzauf Baumaschinen oder Robotern.In diesen Anwendungen sind Schocks,Beschleunigungsvorgänge und Vibrationenallgegenwärtig. Durch die Integration einesGyroskops werden diese Beschleunigungen inder Neigungsmessung kompensiert, was zu sehrgenauen Neigungsmessungen führt. Aufgrunddieser Funktionen ist der IMU F99 Sensor eineAlternative zu herkömmlichen statischenNeigungssensoren.
Is there a relationship between chronic low back pain and spinal sagittal balance? A prospective controlled study
Authors: Özüdoğru Çelik Tuğba
Published: April 2024

Letter to the editor regarding "Is there a relationship between chronic low back pain and spinal sagittal balance? A prospective controlled study."
Non-penetrating deep sclerectomy versus combined trabeculotomy–trabeculectomy in primary congenital glaucoma
Authors: Hassan Elabd Ibrahim , Elsayed Ahmed A , Fekry Elgazzar Akram , Ramadan Ezzeldin Ezzeldin , Hassanein Mohamed , Beshr Soliman Haitham , Mohammed GadElkareem Ashraf , Eltantawy Basheer , Yahia Omran Mohamed , Gaber Okasha Mohamed , Mahmoud Hatem , Madinah Alkady Ahmed Mohammed , Abd Rbu Mahmoud H , Saied Hegazy Hanan , Mansour Mona N , Tharwat Ehab
Published: April 2024

Background: The primary mode of therapy in children with primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) and mild or no corneal edema is goniotomy, which has a high success rate. However, in developing countries, the diagnosis of PCG is usually delayed, and corneal cloudiness interferes with goniotomy. Therefore, trabeculotomy may be the best choice in such eyes. We compared the short-term efficacy and safety of primary combined trabeculotomy–trabeculectomy (primary CTT) with that of non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) in managing PCG.

Methods: This prospective, randomized, comparative study included patients with PCG referred to Al-Azhar University Hospitals within a 1-year period. Eyes were randomly allocated to one of two groups: eyes in NPDS group underwent NPDS, and those in primary CTT group underwent primary CTT. Baseline and frequent postoperative assessments of intraocular pressure (IOP), cup-to-disc ratio (C/D ratio), corneal diameter, and axial length were performed for up to 6 months. The success rates were recorded in both groups.

Results: Forty eyes of 26 patients were included, with 20 eyes allocated to each group. The mean (standard deviation) age of all patients was 12.9 (9.5) months, with comparable ages and sex ratios between groups (both P > 0.05). Both groups demonstrated a significant reduction in IOP and C/D ratio at each postoperative visit compared to the baseline visit (all P < 0.001), with no significant difference detected between the groups (all P > 0.05), except for a significantly lower IOP in NPDS group at 1 month (P < 0.05). The corneal diameter and axial length were comparable between groups at baseline and remained unchanged at all postoperative visits (all P > 0.05). The groups had comparable success rates (P > 0.05). No serious complications were detected.

Conclusions: CTT and NPDS both yielded reasonable IOP control and reversal of cupping in eyes with PCG. We observed equal effectiveness of the surgical procedures without major safety concerns. Further large-scale clinical trials with longer follow-up periods are needed to verify our preliminary findings.
NOVAS ABORDAGENS PARA MODELAGEM DE NEGÓCIOS
Authors: Martins Geisse
Published: April 2024

This article presents a study on contemporary disruptive business modeling. Therefore, we tried to target the phenomena of globalization as a continuous and uninterrupted process that moves the gears of the capitalist model in which economic, social and technological facts are engendered. Today's business organizations get rid of rigid models as were the guidelines contained in business plans so that they can obtain more speed in the Research and Development processes of products and services with high added value for markets and customers. Innovation with the ability to deliver value to customers is now the cornerstone of administrators and managers in managing high-performance teams for creating, prototyping and launching products and services that are considered disruptive. New proposals to support agile strategies are presented to streamline processes and are already being used. New business proposals added to new logistical movements linked to cutting-edge technology point to new scenarios in which new approaches, with new planning, organization and control, are fixed on the radar of contemporary administration. In the eagerness to answer questions about what happens in this scenario, bibliographic analysis methodology and systematic observation were used.
A fitoterapia no controle da ansiedade
Authors: Silva Jackson Machado
Published: April 2024

Anxiety is a psychic state of apprehension or fear brought about by the anticipation of an unpleasant or dangerous situation. Its characteristics are physical and mental, when it is in great intensity and intercurrence, is also called panic syndrome. Thus, the use of herbal medicines can be quite effective in anxiety, not causing adverse symptoms than expected, such as effects caused by conventional pharmacological treatments. In view of the above, the objective of this study will be the use of phototherapy in anxiety, using drugs with anxiolytic activities in the treatment of anxiety, which has been growing as an anxiety treatment in the last 5 years. This growth is due to low cost, being an effective therapeutic option and culturally appropriate, aiming to obtain safety in its use by the users of herbal medicine. Legislation was created in ANVISA, PNPIC, SUS and PNPMF that govern the matter, seeking the regulation of phototherapy, expanding access to herbal and phototherapeutic plants, guaranteeing safety and efficacy to SUS users.
Gestão escolar e os impactos no ensino aprendizagem na educação infantil
Authors: Batista Jeovane Francisco , Mendes Ivanise Nazaré
Published: April 2024

The consolidation of a teaching-learning model within early childhood education requires attention and care from the entire body of the school team, especially aimed at building an approach that becomes effective and is carried forward throughout the entire school experience. kid. It is important to say and remember in this case that this structuring process has as its broader scope the understanding that the educational approach does not take place in an isolated plane, without interactions with the other factors that make up the educational environment. On the contrary, the teaching activity is closely linked with other actions that take place in this environment and is largely affected by the interference and carelessness of educational agents who work in the school. In this context, this article seeks to discuss the impacts of school management on the teaching-learning process present in early childhood education, specifically observing how school management can function as a reference in the actions that will be practiced within the classroom, by teachers that are present in that environment. The text is organized as a literature review built under the deductive mode of analysis and that seeks to theoretically contemplate the most relevant points of the theme proposed here.
Correction of stratospheric age of air (AoA) derived from sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for the effect of chemical sinks
Authors: Garny Hella , Eichinger Roland , Laube Johannes C. , Ray Eric A. , Stiller Gabriele P. , Bönisch Harald , Saunders Laura , Linz Marianna
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Observational monitoring of the stratospheric transport circulation, the Brewer–Dobson circulation (BDC), is crucial to estimate any decadal to long-term changes therein, a prerequisite to interpret trends in stratospheric composition and to constrain the consequential impacts on climate. The transport time along the BDC (i.e. the mean stratospheric age of air, AoA) can best be deduced from trace gas measurements of tracers which increase linearly with time and are chemically passive. The gas sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is often used to deduce AoA because it has been increasing monotonically since the ∼1950s, and previously its chemical sinks in the mesosphere have been assumed to be negligible for AoA estimates. However, recent studies have shown that the chemical sinks of SF6 are stronger than assumed and become increasingly relevant with rising SF6 concentrations. To adjust biases in AoA that result from the chemical SF6 sinks, we here propose a simple correction scheme for SF6-based AoA estimates accounting for the time-dependent effects of chemical sinks. The correction scheme is based on theoretical considerations with idealized assumptions, resulting in a relation between ideal AoA and apparent AoA which is a function of the tropospheric reference time series of SF6 and of the AoA-dependent effective lifetime of SF6. The correction method is thoroughly tested within a self-consistent data set from a climate model that includes explicit calculation of chemical SF6 sinks. It is shown within the model that the correction successfully reduces biases in SF6-based AoA to less than 5 % for mean ages below 5 years. Tests using only subsampled data for deriving the fit coefficients show that applying the correction scheme even with imperfect knowledge of the sink is far superior to not applying a sink correction. Furthermore, we show that based on currently available measurements, we are not able to constrain the fit parameters of the correction scheme based on observational data alone. However, the model-based correction curve lies within the observational uncertainty, and we thus recommend using the model-derived fit coefficients until more high-quality measurements are able to further constrain the correction scheme. The application of the correction scheme to AoA from satellites and in situ data suggests that it is highly beneficial to reconcile different observational estimates of mean AoA.
A grid model for vertical correction of precipitable water vapor over the Chinese mainland and surrounding areas using random forest
Authors: Li Junyu , Wang Yuxin , Liu Lilong , Yao Yibin , Huang Liangke , Li Feijuan
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Various ground-based observing techniques provide precipitable water vapor (PWV) products with different spatial resolutions. To effectively integrate these products, especially in terms of vertical orientation, spatial interpolation is essential. In this context, we have developed a model to characterize PWV variation with altitude over our study area. Our model, known as RF-PWV (a PWV vertical correction grid model with a 1° × 1° resolution), is constructed using random forest based on the relationship between the differences in different pressure level PWV data from the fifth-generation European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts reanalysis (ERA5) monthly average hourly data and corresponding differences in their height differences over time. When validated against 1 h ERA5 PWV profiles, RF-PWV exhibits a 99.84 % reduction in bias and a 63.41 % decrease in the RMSE compared with the most recent model, C-PWVC1. Furthermore, when validated against radiosonde data, RF-PWV shows a 96.36 % reduction in bias and a 5 % decrease in the RMSE compared with C-PWVC1. Additionally, RF-PWV outperforms C-PWVC1 in terms of resistance to seasonal and height difference interference. The model eliminates the need for meteorological parameters, allowing for high-precision PWV vertical correction by inputting only time and height differences. Consequently, RF-PWV can significantly reduce errors in vertical correction, enhance PWV fusion product accuracy, and provide insights into PWV vertical distribution, thereby contributing to climate research.
Percepciones del profesorado universitario sobre las dificultades asociadas al uso de la mascarilla. Hacia una orientación más pragmática de la prevención de las disfonías en docentes
Authors: Castejón Fernández Luis Andrés , Morales Sánchez Celia , Díaz Fresno Estefanía , Martínez López Verónica
Published: April 2024

Las dificultades vocales asociadas al abuso y mal uso de la voz durante la clase se experimentan en el inicio del trastorno vocal. El conocimiento de las percepciones de esas dificultades por parte de los profesionales de la voz es relevante para diseñar propuestas de prevención de las disfonías profesionales. El uso obligatorio de la mascarilla orofacial en la crisis sanitaria ocasionada por la COVID-19 generó una situación idónea para estudiar las precepciones y reacciones del profesorado universitario ante las dificultades vocales. Una muestra de conveniencia formada por 168 docentes universitarios respondió a un cuestionario que recogió información sobre el efecto del uso de la mascarilla en la docencia, la comunicación y la voz. Los resultados indican que el uso y cuidado de la voz están supeditados a la eficacia comunicativa que es la finalidad principal de la docencia universitaria. Ante las dificultades vocales percibidas las estrategias de compensación que el profesorado activa son escasas. Las percepciones identificadas en esta investigación como en otros estudios previos están más influenciadas por variables biológicas (sexo) y psicológicas (ansiedad percibida) que por factores asociados directamente al uso de la voz durante la clase (ruido, número de alumnado, duración de la clase). Se plantean las implicaciones de los resultados para el diseño de la prevención de las disfonías que sugieren un giro pragmático de la misma. Este giro propone relacionar la instrucción sobre higiene y técnica vocal con la práctica del uso comunicativo de la voz durante la clase.
The Powerful Influence of Appreciation and Work Environment on Retention in Saudi Arabia's Manufacturing Sector
Authors:   Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Saudi Arabia, Alshehabeya Dheya
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to analyze the impact of appreciation and work environment on the employees’ turnover in the Saudi Manufacturing Sector. The combination of unfavorable work environments and restrictive leadership styles creates significant challenge to talent retention in this sector. Addressing these challenges is crucial to attract and retain skilled individuals. In particular, the researcher observed the impact of manager appreciation and work environment on employees’ performance and how it relates to the employee’s retention. In this context, quantitative and qualitative analysis approaches were used to address the research objectives. Accordingly, 578 employees from this sector had participated in the survey questionnaires. Moreover, 30 employees working in panel boards manufacturing factory were purposely selected to participate in face-to-face interviews for the qualitative part. Findings from the quantitative analysis were verified using qualitative analysis. Results showed that the majority of the participants believed that appreciation and quality of the work environment are significantly impacted their decision to stay or leave the company. The research recommends providing competitive compensation packages, and the organization should invest in employees development, especially in leadership development programs and training which can improve managers and supervisors’ emotional skills, and Encouraging the creation of a healthy and productive work environment.
Risk Factors for Microscopic Disease Positivity at Ileocolic Resection Margins for Crohn’s Disease
Authors:   Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, Truong Adam , Chough Jino ,   Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, Zaghiyan Karen N ,   Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, Fleshner Phillip R ,   Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Interest in microscopic margin positivity during surgical resection of medical-refractory Crohn’s disease has been renewed with multiple recent studies showing an association between microscopic margin positivity with disease recurrence. Our aim was to determine risk factors for microscopic margin disease positivity following ileocolic resection (ICR). Materials and Methods: A prospectively-maintained database of patients with Crohn’s disease undergoing ICR at a tertiary-referral center was queried. Margin positivity was defined as the presence of cryptitis, erosion, transmural inflammation with lymphoid aggregates, or architectural distortion at either ileal (proximal) or colonic (distal) margins. Results: Amongst 584 patients, 97 patients had a positive microscopic margin (17%) of which 46% had a positive proximal margin, 17% had a positive distal margin, and 13% had both positive and distal margins. Using multivariable logistic regression analysis, index ICR was associated with less odds of positive margin (odds ratio [OR] 0.46, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.24-0.89, p=0.02), and granuloma presence was associated with increased odds (OR 2.26, 95% CI 1.23–4.21, p=0.01). Conclusion: We found that repeat ileocolic resection and granuloma presence were predictors of microscopic margin disease.
Decreasing Perioperative Opiate Use During Pancreaticoduodenectomy Using Transversus Abdominus Plane Blocks: A Review of the Literature
Authors:   School of Medicine, Ucd Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland, Edgley Carla R. , Rodriguez Jorge G. Zarate ,   Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, Hammill Chet W. ,   Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
Published: April 2024

Background: Pancreatoduodenectomy is a highly complex surgical procedure associated with high postoperative morbidity and mortality. Treatment of postoperative pain is crucial to preventing chronic pain and further complications. Opioids are the leading treatment modality for acute postoperative pain for all surgical procedures in the US, contributing to the opioid epidemic, a crisis causing death and lifelong impairment in many patients. Multimodal analgesia techniques, such as the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, are suggested to reduce perioperative opioid usage. This exploratory literature review aims to investigate the use of TAP block in postoperative pain and opioid use in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. Materials and Methods: A search strategy developed from Cochrane best practice recommendations was applied to a comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO databases, yielding three articles of relevance in patients having pancreatic surgery. Results: Previous research demonstrates TAP block efficacy in decreasing opiate consumption after major abdominal surgery; however, there is a paucity of data regarding opioid consumption in pancreatoduodenectomy patients. Conclusion: Research in relation to TAP block analgesia is varied given the variety of approaches, techniques, and timing of the TAP block procedure. Future research should seek to elucidate the role of TAP blocks in reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption in pancreatoduodenectomy patients.
An Overview of Research for the Application of a Novel Biofilm-Preventing Surgical Irrigation System for Total Joint Arthroplasty Procedures in Order to Reduce the Risk of Periprosthetic Infection
Authors:   Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, Sequeira Sean B. , Myntti Matthew F. ,   Next Science, Jacksonville, Florida, Lee Jeanne ,   Next Science, Jacksonville, Florida, Mont Michael A. ,   The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Published: April 2024

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious postoperative complication in joint arthroplasty procedures that carries substantial morbidity and mortality associated with it. Several strategies have been developed both in the preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative periods to both combat and prevent the development of this devastating complication. Intraoperative irrigation is an important modality used during arthroplasty procedures prior to the implantation of final components that seeks to eradicate any biofilm formation. In this updated review, we discuss the XPERIENCE™ Advanced Surgical Irrigation solution (Next Science, Jacksonville, Florida) and the various completed, ongoing, and planned basic science and clinical investigations associated with it. Although there is already an impressive body of literature supporting its widespread utilization, future basic and clinical trials will continue to be performed to comprehensively characterize the effect this antimicrobial solution has on eliminating the risk of PJI following arthroplasty procedures.
Estimate of return on investment in solar energy in schools in Sergipe
Authors: Santana Silva Misael , Souza Vieira Renata , Sales Oliveira Yasmim , Caetano Vieira Zacarias
Published: April 2024

With the growing demand for energy and the environmental challenges associated with the use of fossil fuels and electrical energy in the world, the need to seek energy efficiency to reduce consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is highlighted. In addition, it has reinforced the search for renewable energy sources, emphasizing solar energy, as a sustainable alternative to meet energy demand, especially in Brazil, due to its potential for solar radiation. Public buildings, in particular schools, are identified as significant consumers of electricity, and it is pointed out that the high consumption is not only due to excessive use by consumers, but also to the intensive use of artificial lighting and conditioners of air. As it is an extensive country with high solar irradiation, there is, so, an alternative to reduce environmental impacts. The study area involved 310 schools in Sergipe, and the consumption of electricity was obtained from the website of the Sergipe Department of Education. To simulate the deployment of solar panels, the NEOSOLAR online calculator was used along with the energy tariff, providing information on average investment, and estimated monthly savings. The payback period was calculated using the Simple Payback Method for each school individually. The payback period for all schools was less than 10 years. Thus, it is concluded that the use of solar energy in these establishments proved to be an economically, socially, and environmentally viable practice.
CONSIDERATION OF THE HISTORICAL BASES OF UZBEK FOLK RIDDLES
Authors: Жураева М.Ю.
Published: April 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются исторические основы узбекских загадок, процесс их формирования и принципы их исторического развития. На основе выявления следов древних представлений в текстах загадок раскрывается роль мифологических представлений в генезисе загадок. Передача в загадках мифологических представлений, образов растений и животных, а также астромифологических представлений с помощью метафорической речи указывает на важную роль метафорических моделей речи, связанной с архаической мифологией, в появлении произведений данного жанра. Существование своеобразных обычаев, связанных с загадыванием загадок и «открытия» его ответа, отгадывания свидетельсвуют о том, что в прошлом загадки исполнялись в качестве фольклорного образца, выполняющего сакрально-магическую функцию. Следование традициям именуемых в народе шауар бериш 'отдать город' и цургон бериш 'отдать крепость' и исполнение в этом процессе определенных приговорок в форме вопроса и ответа считаются рудиментами древней формы исполнения данного жанра.

This article considers the historical bases of Uzbek riddles, the process of their formation and the principles of their historical development. Based on the identification of traces of ancient beliefs in the texts of riddles, it reveals the role of mythological beliefs in the genesis of riddles. The representation of mythological beliefs, images of plants and animals, as well as astro-mythological beliefs in riddles using metaphorical speech indicates the important role of metaphorical models of speech, associated with archaic mythology, in the appearance of works of this genre. The existence of peculiar customs of guessing, associated with the asking of riddles and «discovery» of the answer, indicates that in the past riddles were performed as a folklore sample serving a sacral-magical function. Following the traditions of the popularly called shakharberish «to surrender the city» and kurgon berish «to surrender the fortress» and the use of certain sayings in the form of a question and answer in this process are considered rudiments of the ancient form of performance of this genre.