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Urine Glucose Detection Via Gold Nanoparticle Formation Using 3D-Connector Microfluidic Paper Based Analytical Devices
Authors: Putri Krista Firdaus Suwarno , Sulistyarti Hermin , Sabarudin Akhmad
Published: September 2024

A metabolic disorders that have experienced a significant increase in the world are diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is caused by two main factors: the first is damage to pancreatic beta cells, which prevents insulin from being produced, and the second is impaired insulin secretion and function. Chronic diabetes, if not treated properly, can lead to acute complications including eye, kidney, lung, nerve, and even death. Diabetes can be diagnosed through blood and urine. In general, glucose detection is carried out using invasive methods that use blood samples, which can cause pain and discomfort for users. Current research is developing non-invasive glucose detection using urine samples. This research aims to develop non-invasive glucose detection technology using 3D-connector μPADs (Microfluidic Paper Based Analytical Devices) which have the advantages of being safe, easy, and simple. The three-dimensional connector on the device functions as a connector to facilitate the coordination of fluid flow in the sample zone and detection zone. The glucose detection method uses gold (III) chloride as a gold nanoparticle (AuNPs) precursor, an aqueous extract of Acalypha indica Linn as a stabilizing agent, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as a catalyst, and glucose in artificial urine as a sample. Method validation results using imageJ software indicated linearity with a coefficient of determination value (R2) of 0.9714, precision with a %RSD value (Relative Standard Deviation) of 2.69, and an accuracy level ranging from 92.22-99.23%.
Richard Walsh (Ed.), T and T Clark Handbook of Jesus and Film
Authors: O'Brien Catherine
Published: September 2024

Richard Walsh (Ed.), T&T Clark Handbook of Jesus and Film. London: Bloomsbury T&T Clark (2021)
Simultaneous detection of enrofloxacin and chloramphenicol antibiotics using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy combined with triangular silver nanoplates
Authors: Cao Dao Tran , Luong Truc Quynh Ngan , Cao Tuan Anh
Published: September 2024

The emergence of antibiotic residues in the environment and food requires the development of sensitive and selective detection methods for monitoring these contaminants. In fact, many different types of antibiotics will be used simultaneously to prevent diseases in livestock and aquatic animals, causing antibiotic residues in food and the environment. Rapid and accurate simultaneous analysis of multiple antibiotics at low concentrations remains a major challenge in in the field of rapid detection. This study presents a sensitive and selective method for the simultaneous detection of two widely used antibiotics, enrofloxacin and chloramphenicol, by combining surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) with triangular silver nanoplates. Triangular silver nanoplates (TAgNPls) in the form of colloid were simply synthesized by chemical reduction method and then used as an effective SERS substrate, enhancing the Raman signals of the target antibiotics and enabling the detection of these antibiotics at trace levels. It was found that with a SERS substrate assembled from the above TAgNPls, the antibiotics enrofloxacin and chloramphenicol could be detected with detection limits of 2.6 µg/L and 4.3 µg/L, respectively. In addition, this SERS substrate also allows simultaneous detection of the above two antibiotics in one analytical sample with concentrations as low as 10 µg/L for both substances. The proposed method holds promise for addressing concerns related to antibiotic contamination in various environments and food sources, contributing to the advancement of analytical techniques for the trace detection of pharmaceutical residues.
Older adults' involvement and participation in coordinated care transitions from in-patient care to home
Authors:   , Ingvarsson Emelie
Published: September 2024

Background: The growing number of older adults with chronic diseases challenges already strained healthcare systems. Transitions between healthcare settings, such as moving from in-patient care to home, carry risks in fragmented healthcare systems. Despite the recognized importance of increased patient involvement in addressing healthcare challenges, significant challenges persist in care transitions from in-patient care to home, particularly for vulnerable older adults with chronic diseases. Aim: To describe and generate knowledge regarding older adults' involvement and participation in coordinated care transitions between healthcare and social care services, from in-patient care to home. Method: This thesis is based on two studies. Study I had a qualitative descriptive design. Data were collected using individual interviews (n=17) and analyzed using inductive qualitative content analysis. Study II had a QUAL + qual mixed-method design. Data comprised two simultaneously collected datasets, including healthcare and social care records, coordinated individual plans, and discharge plans (QUAL), and individual interviews (qual) with older adults (n=15) concerning specific care occasions. These were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Older adults recounted experiences of being the main character of their care transition, but not always being involved. This was apparent through varied experiences of having insight into, being involved in, and/or having an impact on their care transition process. The outcome was an experience of mismatch between the expectations of planned support after discharge and the actual needs (Study I).Study II highlighted significant inadequacies in how healthcare professionals documented individual plans, including discharge plans and coordinated individual plans. The records often failed to accurately reflect the extent of older adults' participation in the planning and decision-making process. Similarly, the documentation within both healthcare and social care records inadequately captured the level of involvement of older adults. Despite these shortcomings, care coordination among healthcare professionals was generally effective, although important information was not always communicated to the older adults themselves. Conclusions: The results indicate that although care transitions for older adults discharged from in-patient care to home are generally well coordinated among healthcare professionals, there are shortcomings in ensuring older adults' involvement and participation in planning and decision-making regarding their care and support.
Działalność Zgromadzenia Sióstr Karmelitanek Dzieciątka Jezus w ostatnim okresie życia m. Teresy Kierocińskiej (1945–1946)
Authors: Szczepańczyk CSCIJ Wiktoria Renata
Published: September 2024

The last period of Mother Teresa Kierocińska’s life was a difficult time for Poland, marked by chaos and instability. The years 1945–1946 were at the same time a period of intensive ministry of the Foundress of the Congregation as Superior General. After the end of hostilities, Mother Teresa and her sisters immediately joined the new tasks of the Church and responded to the needs of their surroundings.The congregation had to take urgent care of the premises for its activities. The sisters in Wolbrom were in a particularly difficult situation, being deprived of their own dwelling. In a short time, the Carmelite Sisters renovated the building assigned to them, at the same time carrying out care and educational activities. They ran two kindergartens and courses for girls. The work of the sisters in Polanka Wielka also required new organisation. There, within a few months, a semi-public chapel and rooms for a kindergarten were erected using the planks of a former German barrack. Between 1945 and 1946, work was carried out to adapt the building in Sosnowiec, where the various sectors of the educational establishment were located. In addition, care was taken to allocate an abandoned building in Wiejska Street to the state authorities for the purposes of an orphanage.Since 1945, in all Carmelite institutions of the Child Jesus, a wide range of apostolic activities have been resumed, including kindergartens, tailoring and embroidery courses, religious instruction, charitable services, and nursing. A retreat house in Czerna was resumed. The development of activities was accompanied by Mother Kierocińska’s concern for the spiritual development of the congregation. Mother Teresa took care of the formation of the professed sisters, as well as of the numerous group of candidates she accepted into the religious community. She was keen to deepen Carmelite spirituality and to ensure that the sisters were guided by the Discalced Carmelites. The new situation allowed for regular visits from the Carmelite fathers with the ministry of retreatants and confessors.At the beginning of July 1946, m. Teresa fell ill with peritonitis and, after suffering for several days, passed to eternity on 12 July 1946 in the presence of the sisters. This was shortly before the scheduled General Chapter at which she was to resign as Superior General. The funeral ceremony took place on 15 July and was presided over by Bishop Stanisław Czajka. After the Holy Mass celebrated in the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sosnowiec, a numerous funeral procession with the body of the deceased went to the cemetery in Józef Mirecki Avenue. The funeral became a real manifestation of the population who wanted to honor the “Mother of Workers and Zagłębie”.
Opinie i oceny duchowieństwa rzymskokatolickiego o nastrojach i przemianach społecznych w parafiach diecezji krakowskiej u początków II Rzeczypospolitej (1918–1919)
Authors: Trąba Mariusz
Published: September 2024

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Ethnic Politics in Sudan: Dynamics of Instability
Authors:   Islamic University of Omdurman (Sudan), Musa Abdu Mukhtar
Published: September 2024

This paper explains how multiple identities have been formed in this highly diversified country through a historical and descriptive approach. The main objective of this paper is to probe the depth of the root causes of instability and civil wars in Sudan and examine the major factors of conflicts in the country since its independence from Britain in 1956. It also aims at explaining the dynamics that are interacting in Sudan’s political scene and perpetuating instability. The paper is based on the hypothesis that Ethnic identities and tribal politics – practised by the ruling elite – hinder stabilisation and democratisation. It notes that the failure of the political elite to create a ‘melting pot’ for the diverse society resulted in a crisis of identity and conflicts and jeopardised national unity. The outcome of this is the secession of the South (in 2011) and the continuation of tensions in other “marginalised areas such as Darfur, South Kordofan, and the Blue Nile State. The absence of adequate and sound democracy, a lack of rational governance, and equitable socio-economic development aggravated grievances and led to wars in the country’s south, west, and east. The paper believes that it is not only diversity that matters but that many other factors do – notably the failure of the elite to adopt sound policies for properly managing diversity. The paper suggests some sort of consociationalism along with proportional representation to put an end to military interventions and civil wars.
Entrepreneurial Leadership Effectuation in Higher Education after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Arrows Research Consultancy Limited (New Zealand), El-Kafafi Siham
Published: September 2024

In the face of the new global economic challenges that the whole world is facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a need to give attention to the crucial role of higher education, which has a significant impact on shaping all the nation’s future as it paves the road for a way out while partaking in rebuilding economic infrastructure and leading the economy to a brighter future. This research paper explains how the theory of effectuation complements the theories of entrepreneurship. It demonstrates how using the appropriate style of entrepreneurial leadership in higher education renders an eminent role in recovery during and post- COVID-19 by creating momentum for innovative change to combat the current economic challenges. The research paper provides a blueprint of the steps required via transformation leadership style to breed adequate culture and lead a healthy professional learning community through adopting and applying the Entrepreneurial University Model.
Forecasting The Economic Growth of Sverdlovsk Region: A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning, Linear Regression and Autoregressive Models
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Balungu D. M. , Kumar A. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin
Published: September 2024

The relevance of accurate economic forecasting cannot be overstated in today's rapidly changing global economy. Decision-makers in both the public and private sectors rely heavily on reliable forecasts to make informed decisions about resource allocation, investment strategies, and policy development. In this context, the importance of leveraging advanced analytical techniques, such as machine learning, to improve the accuracy of economic forecasts has become increasingly apparent. The purpose of this study is to explore the use of different forecasting models in predicting the dynamics of the GRP of the Sverdlovsk region in Russia, with a focus on the potential benefits of integrating machine learning techniques. The central hypothesis underlying this study is that machine learning models have the potential to outperform traditional autoregressive models in predicting economic growth. By leveraging a rich dataset that includes yearly GRP data and macroeconomic indicators from 2005 to 2022, the research procedure involved a comprehensive comparative analysis of different modeling approaches. The main findings of this study highlight the superior performance of the random forest model in forecasting GRP growth compared to the traditional SARIMAX model. These results not only provide valuable insights into the predictive power of machine learning algorithms in economic forecasting but also underscore the potential benefits of adopting advanced analytical techniques in decision-making processes. By demonstrating the superiority of machine learning models in predicting economic indicators like GRP, this study contributes to the growing body of literature on the application of data-driven approaches in economic analysis. Ultimately, the theoretical and practical significance of these findings lies in their implications for improving the accuracy and reliability of economic forecasts, thereby enabling more informed decision-making in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Assessing the Bankruptcy Risks of China's Emerging Port Industries: Modeling and Early Warning
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ying W. , Mayburov I. A. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Leontyeva Yu. V. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin
Published: September 2024

Vigorously developing emerging marine industries are an important way for China to implement the strategy of “Sea Power Nation”, and improving the ability of port enterprises to prevent financial and tax risks is a key link in accelerating the high-quality development of the marine economy. The research objective of this paper is to construct a reasonable early warning financial model for emerging port industries in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Greater Bay Area. The research hypothesis is that the original Z-SCORE model and F-SCORE model are not able to accurately predict the financial risk of emerging marine industries. The data of typical port enterprises are utilized to compare the financial risk; after that risk assessment and early warning are carried out. This paper adopts the Delphi method to assign weights to different indicators and utilizes the Analytic Hierarchy Process method to derive a financial and tax early warning model applicable to Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Greater Bay Area. The results of the study found that the traditional “Z-score model” and “F-score model” are less applicable to the emerging industries in the ports of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Greater Bay Area. This paper will construct a financial and tax risk control model corresponding to the development of port emerging industries and provide early warning when exceeding a certain threshold to help enterprises develop better. In addition, this paper also puts forward policy suggestions for risk management of emerging port industries from the aspects of system improvement and government-enterprise linkage.
Dual Class Stock Companies: Global Experience and Russian Practice
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Saint-Petersburg Campus, Muravyev A. A. , Telyatnikov N. S. ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Saint-Petersburg Campus
Published: September 2024

Companies with complex equity structures formed by issuing shares of different types are a common phenomenon in developed and developing economies, including Russia. However, the causes and consequences of companies choosing such equity structures are not well understood. In particular, neither theory nor empirical studies give a clear answer to the question of the impact of such equity structures on companies' behavior and performance. This article has two goals: first, to characterize the segment of Russian public companies with dual-class stock, including the question of their genesis, and second, to assess the impact of complex equity structures on company performance. The empirical analysis draws on a database of all Russian public companies whose shares were traded on the Moscow Exchange in 2011-20. Using the tools of descriptive, statistical and econometric analysis, we show that the share of dual-class stock companies on the Russian stock market has been high and stable over time, that the overwhelming majority of such companies were created during the processes of privatization and/or reorganization of industries, and that they are characterized by a significant concentration of ownership and control rights in the hands of the largest shareholder. We find that the issue of dual-class stock does not lead to a decline in company performance. However, company performance is inversely related to the wedge between the control and ownership rights of the largest shareholder. Specifically, it is a decreasing function of the shareholder's control rights and an increasing function of her ownership rights, with almost identical absolute values of these effects. The academic significance of this study stems from the confirmation of a negative effect of the control-ownership wedge on company performance in a quasi-experimental setting of the Russian economy, where the majority of dual-class stock companies emerged as a result of government decisions on privatization/reorganization of industries. The results can be used by stock market participants and regulators, which highlights the practical value of this study.
Ampliando horizontes no atendimento ao queimado: um novo paradigma para Cirurgiões Gerais no Brasil
Authors: ARAÚJO KELLY DANIELLE DE , FERREIRA ROBERTO MENDES
Published: September 2024

RESUMO A atuação do cirurgião de queimaduras nos Centros de Tratamento de Queimados (CTQs) é essencial para complementar a abordagem multidisciplinar no tratamento de pacientes queimados. Globalmente, as áreas de Cirurgia Geral e Cirurgia Plástica são as principais especialidades cirúrgicas que se dedicam a essa função. A estruturação da Linha de Cuidado de Assistência ao Paciente Queimado em Minas Gerais destacou a necessidade de ampliar a Área de Atuação “Atendimento ao Queimado” estendendo-a à Cirurgia Geral. Com a inevitável expansão da Linha de Cuidado, pioneiramente estabelecida pelo estado de Minas Gerais, para instância federativa, a necessidade de formação cirúrgica especializada contempla tanto o contexto Estadual como já antevê o cenário Nacional em um futuro de curto prazo. Portanto, a amplificação da Área de Atuação “Atendimento ao Queimado” é fundamental para atender às demandas específicas e melhorar a qualidade do cuidado oferecido aos pacientes queimados, em conformidade com os padrões internacionais.
Rage within the machine: the engagement and radicalization of party members and leaders in Brazil
Authors: Alves Vinícius Silva , Ribeiro Pedro Floriano , Assis Pedro Paulo de , Locatelli Luís Gustavo Bruno
Published: September 2024

Abstract: What are the drivers of party engagement in the context of increasing distrust and hostility toward political parties? In this article we argue that hatred for political parties is a significant factor that influences party engagement in today’s political landscape, in which parties are often seen as illegitimate by the public. We collected observational and experimental data through an extensive survey of members of 32 Brazilian political parties to examine how incentives can condition the participation of party members and leaders. The study’s primary findings reveal that hatred against a political party can be a powerful driver of engagement. By highlighting this contemporary feature of party activism, we hope to contribute to the debate on the challenges that democratic systems face with the rise of the far right.
Das equações de Maxwell à Teoria de Yang-Mills(Uma celebração aos 70 anos do artigo de Yang & Mills)
Authors: Levy G.L.L.W. , Helayël Neto J.A.
Published: September 2024

Celebrando os 70 anos da publicação do artigo de C. N. Yang e R. Mills, este artigo apresenta a construção das chamadas equações de Yang-Mills a partir de requisitos fundamentais, averiguando como se pode formular uma teoria que descreva a auto-interação de bósons vetoriais eletromagneticamente neutros com massa nula. Como estes são atributos do fóton, o ponto de partida são as equações de Maxwell e sua chamada invariância de calibre local, com grupo de simetria U(1). Assim, partindo de um conjunto de campos vetoriais que têm associada uma simetria não-Abeliana global, utilizaremos o chamado método das correntes de Noether para introduzir as auto-interações. O aspecto interessante é que este processo se conclui com a simetria de partida, inicialmente global, tornando-se automaticamente uma simetria de calibre em consequência da estrutura das auto-interações. A abordagem já deixa o caminho construído para a introdução do setor de matéria acoplado minimamente aos campos de Yang-Mills. É importante destacar que este procedimento vai no caminho oposto ao que é apresentado no paper original de Yang-Mills. O procedimento via correntes de Noether é mais natural, visto que responde à questão como partículas elementares de spin-1 podem auto-interagir, sem precisar introduzir o setor de matéria.
Avaliação do comportamento dos bancos brasileiros em transações de fusão e aquisição
Authors: Angeli Allan Pétris , Rebehy Perla Calil Pongeluppe Wadhy , Salgado Junior Alexandre Pereira , Sardelari Júnior José Roberto , Bonaretti Filho Carlos Roberto
Published: September 2024

Resumo Este estudo tem como objetivo determinar o impacto de uma fusão e aquisição (F&A) no desempenho do banco consolidador em relação a seus concorrentes, tanto na abordagem de intermediação quanto na de rentabilidade, além de propor uma métrica de ranking de F&A para uma análise de desempenho mais precisa. Embora alguns estudos avaliem o desempenho dos bancos em F&As, a explicação de seu impacto sobre as instituições no mercado pode ser mais bem explorada com a proposição de uma métrica financeira-operacional, diferente das avaliações pelo mercado acionário, complementada com o ponto de vista das estratégias organizacionais que aparecem na literatura como essenciais para a continuidade da desenvoltura do tema. Avaliar as consequências das F&As de bancos e entender suas intenções proporciona uma melhor gestão tanto das instituições quanto dos aspectos socioeconômicos do país. Também fornece diretrizes e novas ferramentas de avaliação de desempenho para acadêmicos, gerentes e funcionários do governo nos processos de F&A. O método de pesquisa é quantitativo-qualitativo. Na abordagem quantitativa, foi utilizada a técnica de análise por envoltória de dados (DEA, do inglês data envelopment analysis) com um segundo estágio de regressão linear múltipla. O banco de dados foi formado por informações das demonstrações financeiras dos bancos de 2000 a 2018 (representando o CAMELS), complementadas com informações macroeconômicas e de estrutura de mercado. Na abordagem qualitativa, o impacto dessas variáveis regredidas foi determinado no estágio quantitativo para quatro estudos de caso, que são os "Quatro Grandes" bancos que representam aproximadamente 87% do mercado financeiro brasileiro. Embora alguns estudos abordem o tema da relação entre a eficiência e as F&As, este estudo mostra que não há uma relação clara e direta entre as F&As e o desempenho (a eficiência) dos bancos no mercado. Os resultados sugerem que os bancos realizam as F&As por outros motivos além da busca por eficiência, deixando a eficiência como consequência da operação. Este artigo contribui para a proposição de uma nova métrica de mensuração da eficiência das F&As, cuja função é estabelecer um ranking e relativizar a análise do desempenho dos bancos em relação ao mercado como um todo, permitindo a visualização do efeito relativo em relação aos concorrentes.
Care management and leadership according to nurses’ perception in the hospital context of COVID-19
Authors: Lima Pamela Gissi , Gonçalves Geisa Colebrusco de Souza , Lanzoni Gabriela Marcellino de Melo , Balsanelli Alexandre Pazetto
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand how nursing care management occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A qualitative study conducted at a university hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. The sample consisted of eight nurses who worked caring for patients who tested positive for COVID-19. Data collection was carried out through semi structured interviews about experiences in managing care in coping with the pandemic. Thematic analysis and interpretation based on psychodynamics of work were used in data analysis. Results: The results allowed constructing three thematic categories: The invisible that limits: biosafety, distress, uncertainty and fear of the pandemic, protecting oneself and ensuring the protection of others; Management work process instruments: team training, staff sizing, materials management, creative practice in the face of insufficiency; The competencies involved with the team, teamwork and leadership. Conclusion: Care management in COVID-19 was permeated by objective and subjective conditions, with situations of distress, pleasure, fear, insecurity and creative adaptation. Teamwork and leadership competencies, when present, can alleviate the distress that occurs in nursing work.
Intervenção educativa com profissionais de enfermagem reduz interrupção do suporte nutricional enteral
Authors: Diniz Aline Oliveira , Meurer Igor Rosa , Batista Kely Cristine , Reis Valesca Nunes dos , Moreira Ana Paula Boroni , Silva Silvia Lanziotti Azevedo da
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto de intervenção educativa na ocorrência de fatores que interferem na oferta calórica-proteica aos pacientes críticos e não críticos em terapia nutricional enteral. Método: Trata-se de uma intervenção, do tipo experimento de campo sem grupo controle, realizada em um hospital de ensino de Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foram realizados 3 ciclos de capacitações com profissionais de enfermagem ao longo de 57 semanas, com abordagem dos mesmos conteúdos. Os dados coletados foram divididos em período pré-intervenção e de intervenção. A interferência no suporte calórico-proteico foi analisada a partir da avaliação dos dias com oferta nutricional não conforme e da ocorrência dos fatores que levaram às não conformidades. Resultados: Após as intervenções, houve redução significativa (p < 0,05) do número de dias não conformes e inadequados (oferta nutricional < 80%), da frequência de ocorrência dos fatores de interferência e das inconformidades ocasionadas pela não execução do protocolo de vômito. Conclusão: A intervenção educativa foi uma estratégia efetiva para aumentar a qualidade da terapêutica avaliada, especialmente a partir do quinto dia de terapia nutricional enteral.
Transforming double absence into double presence. Young migrants’ resistance to subordination: a case study in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and Milazzo (Sicily)
Authors: Bellinvia Tindaro , Lo Schiavo Lidia
Published: September 2024

Abstract On the basis of the empirical findings of some ethnographic research, and drawing on Sayad’s concept of “double absence”, which is regarded as a pivotal key for the interpretation of the transnational nature of migrations, this paper heuristically introduces and discusses an alternative view. In fact, it aims to analytically reconstruct the practices put in place by young sub-Saharan migrants, including marriage, work and housing, instantiated both in their native and host countries, as a possible manifestation of their constant efforts to counter the alienating effects of “double absence”, by transforming it into “double presence”. The case-study forms part of an academic research programme which started in 2021 and is still ongoing; the ethnographic observations were carried out in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and Milazzo (Messina/Sicily) and include 45 qualitative interviews that were conducted from a longitudinal perspective.
Evaluation of functioning and associated factors in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta
Authors: Fernandes Arthur Cherem Netto , Félix Têmis Maria
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functioning and associated factors in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 30 children and adolescents with OI. Medical records, use of bisphosphonates, socioeconomic status, handgrip strength, balance, joint hypermobility, ambulatory level, and the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory—Computer Adaptative Test (PEDI-CAT) scores were assessed. Data is presented as mean and standard deviation and Student’s t-test or Mann–Whitney U test. Categorical data is presented as frequency and analyzed using Fisher’s exact test. Within-group analyses were conducted using ANCOVA or Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Correlations used Kendall’s Tau-b test. Results: The participants involved in this study were 6–18 years old. The sample was separated into two groups according to disease severity. The moderate/severe OI group (n=10) presented a lower height and muscular strength than the mild group (n=20). Muscle weakness was observed in all participants with OI when compared with the normal population. No differences were observed between the groups in the PEDI-CAT scores except for the mobility domain. There were correlations between the PEDI-CAT mobility domain and the number of fractures, OI type, weight, and balance; there was also a correlation between the PEDI-CAT daily activities, mobility, responsibility, and social/cognitive domains. Conclusions: The findings suggest that children with moderate/severe forms of OI can achieve the same function levels as children with mild OI. Fractures can have a major influence on the functional level, and treatment should focus on the prevention and rehabilitation of these events when they occur.
Quality of life in dysphagia and functional performance of cancer patients in palliative care
Authors: Barbosa Laressa Cardoso , Pernambuco Leandro de Araújo , Magalhães Hipólito
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose To correlate the functional performance and impact of dysphagia on the quality of life of cancer patients in palliative care. Methods This cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted at the outpatient clinic and oncology ward of a university hospital. Inclusion criteria required patients to respond positively to the question: “Do you have difficulty or problems swallowing?”. Patients were excluded if they had been diagnosed with head and neck cancer, were unable to answer questionnaires due to actively dying status, were in a state of drowsiness, experienced extreme pain and systemic instability, or if data collection instruments were incomplete. Two instruments were used in their Brazilian Portuguese versions: the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) and the M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI). The variables were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with Pearson's correlation used at a 5% significance level. Results The sample consisted of 39 participants, with an average age of 65.3 years, of whom 24 (61.5%) were women. The most frequent neoplasm sites were the pancreas and stomach. The results of the PPS indicated that the average patient had reduced ambulation and inability to work, but maintained independence in self-care, with a complete level of swallowing and consciousness. The MDADI showed an average degree of limitation. Outpatients exhibited a moderate correlation between the MDADI result and the level of functionality according to the PPS. Conclusion Cancer patients at the palliative care outpatient clinic demonstrated a correlation between functional performance and the impact of dysphagia on quality of life.
Qualidade de vida em disfagia e performance funcional de pacientes oncológicos em cuidados paliativos
Authors: Barbosa Laressa Cardoso , Pernambuco Leandro de Araújo , Magalhães Hipólito
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivo Correlacionar a performance funcional e impacto da disfagia na qualidade de vida de pacientes oncológicos em cuidados paliativos. Método Estudo transversal e quantitativo realizado no ambulatório e enfermaria de oncologia de um hospital universitário. Os critérios de inclusão exigiram que os pacientes respondessem positivamente à pergunta: “você tem dificuldade ou problema para engolir?”. Foram excluídos os pacientes que tivessem diagnóstico de câncer de cabeça e pescoço, incapacidade de responder questionários devido a estarem em processo ativo de morte, estado de sonolência, dor extrema e instabilidade sistêmica, bem como os instrumentos de coleta que não foram concluídos. Foram aplicados dois instrumentos em suas versões para o português brasileiro: a Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) e M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI). A análise das variáveis foi realizada com base na estatística descritiva e inferencial, por meio da correlação de Pearson, em nível de significância de 5%. Resultados A amostra foi composta por 39 participantes, com média de 65,3 anos, dos quais 24 (61,5%) eram mulheres. As localizações mais frequentes de neoplasia foram: pâncreas e estômago. O resultado da PPS indicou que a média dos pacientes apresentou deambulação reduzida, incapacidade para trabalhar, porém com independência no autocuidado, nível de ingesta e consciência completos e o MDADI obteve grau médio de limitação. Pacientes ambulatoriais apresentaram correlação moderada entre o resultado do MDADI e nível de funcionalidade pela PPS. Conclusão Pacientes oncológicos do ambulatório de cuidados paliativos apresentaram correlação entre performance funcional e o impacto da disfagia na qualidade de vida.
Uso de serviço de emergência por motivos não urgentes: estudo qualitativo com usuários de um pronto atendimento, Vitória, ES, Brasil, 2019
Authors: Rodrigues Marcela Moura , Sarti Thiago Dias , Almeida Ana Paula Santana Coelho , Fontenelle Leonardo Ferreira , Lazarini Welington Serra
Published: September 2024

A Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) é considerada a porta de entrada preferencial para o cuidado no sistema de saúde; já os serviços de emergência são destinados para situações que exigem atendimento imediato. Este artigo buscou identificar motivações para o uso de pronto atendimentos por problemas de saúde não urgentes em usuários deste serviço. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo baseado em 29 entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas em 2019 com usuários de um pronto atendimento do município de Vitória, ES. Os entrevistados percebem os serviços de urgência e emergência como aqueles nos quais obterão cuidados imediatos com maior facilidade e resolubilidade, já que acessar a APS de uma maneira imediata, rápida e resolutiva se apresentou difícil. A utilização de prontoatendimentos por motivos não urgentes mostrou-se complexa e envolve não apenas a dificuldade de acesso à APS, mas a própria compreensão individual e coletiva do papel de cada equipamento do sistema.
EFFECTS OF ALKALI TREATMENT ON THE MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL, AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF ARAMID AND GRASS FIBER-REINFORCED EPOXY HYBRID COMPOSITES
Authors: Rao H. Raghavendra , Bandhu Din , Bhadauria Alok , Saxena Kuldeep K. , Harisankar P. , Kumar G. Suresh , Sankaraiah G.
Published: September 2024

In this study, we investigated enhancing the biodegradability of aramid fiber composites by incorporating
natural grass fibers, with the aim of maintaining the performance integrity of the composites.
We fabricated a series of aramid and grass fiber hybrid composites with varied weight ratios (ranging
from 0% to 40%) in an epoxy matrix in order to assess the effects of the fiber ratio and alkali treatment
on the thermal, mechanical, chemical, and morphological properties of the composites. One pivotal
finding was the substantial increase in tensile strength with higher aramid fiber content; notably, a
composite with a 30 wt% aramid and 10 wt% grass fiber ratio showcased remarkable strength, retaining
about 60% of the tensile capability of a pure aramid fiber composite. Alkali treatment of grass
fibers was found to significantly enhance the overall attributes of the composites, evidenced by an
increase in crystallinity and improved thermal stability, where treated hybrids demonstrated a higher
decomposition threshold compared to their untreated counterparts. Furthermore, these composites
exhibited superior resistance in acidic environments, indicating their robustness and applicability
across diverse operational scenarios. The investigation into dielectric strength revealed a positive correlation
with the inclusion of aramid fibers, peaking with composites fully composed of treated fibers.
The scanning electron microscopy analysis after fractography confirmed enhanced fiber-matrix interactions
following alkali treatment, further substantiating the observed performance improvements.
Therefore, in this paper, we highlight the potential of alkali-treated grass fibers in creating sustainable,
high-performance aramid fiber composites, representing a significant stride toward eco-friendly
material innovation.
KİŞİSEL GELİŞİM YÖNELİM ÖLÇEĞİ: SAĞLIK ÇALIŞANLARINDA TÜRKÇE GEÇERLİLİK VE GÜVENİLİRLİK ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: Akyüz Selahattin , Ugrak Ugur
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma Zahid vd. (2023) tarafından geliştirilen Kişisel Gelişim Yönelim Ölçeğinin sağlık çalışanlarında Türkçe geçerlilik ve güvenirliğinin değerlendirilmesini hedeflenmektedir. Bu çalışma kamu hastanesindeki 343 sağlık çalışanına uygulanmıştır. Örneklem meslek kriteri dikkate alınarak kota örneklem metodu ile belirlenmiştir. Araştırma kapsamındaki veriler anket yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Anket katılımcı özellikleri içeren sorulardan ve Zahid vd. (2023) tarafından geliştirilen “Kişisel Gelişim Yönelimi Ölçeği” ‘den oluşmaktadır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde SPSS 26 ve AMOS 24 programları kullanılmıştır. Dil geçerliliği sonrasında kapsam geçerliliği değerlendirilmiştir. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliliğinin değerlendirilmesinde Açıklayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA) ve ikinci düzey Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA) kullanılmıştır. Ölçeğin güvenilirlik analizlerinin değerlendirilmesinde Cronbach Alfa (CA) ve Bileşik Güvenilirlik (CR) katsayısı kullanılmıştır. Türkçe diline çevrilen Kişisel Gelişim Yönelimi Ölçeğinin kapsam (KGO>0,977) ve yapı geçerliliğinin (CMIN/DF=2,699; NFI=0,917, GFI=0,954, AGFI=9,41, RMR=0,079) olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca Türkçe diline çevrilen Kişisel Gelişim Yönelimi Ölçeğinin iç tutarlılığının olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bulgular incelendiğinde katılımcıların Kişisel Gelişim Yönelim Ölçek puan ortalamasının 77,25±10,24 (min:39,00; maks:95,00) olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma popülasyonunda Türkçe diline çevrilen Kişisel Gelişim Yönelimi Ölçeğinin geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçüm aracı olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Different electrochemical energy storage systems in a smart microgrid
Authors:   CIEMAT, Izquierdo-Monge Óscar , Martínez-Gurría Marcos ,   CEDER, Peña-Carro| Paula ,   CEDER, Zorita-Lamadrid Angel ,   Universidad de Valladolid, Hernández-Jiménez Ángel ,   CEDER, Alvira-Ballano Luis ,   CIEMAT
Published: September 2024

As the utilization of renewable energy continues to grow, microgrids have played a vital role in their generation. Batteries have emerged as the most commonly utilized storage system to effectively store this energy. This paper proposes a novel approach to manage energy consumption at the Centre for the Development of Renewable Energy (CEDER) by leveraging both lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. This computer-based management system controls the flow of energy that can be charged or discharged in 15-minute intervals. By optimizing the use of both battery types, the energy consumption of CEDER has been reduced by an estimated 90 to 200 kWh, depending on the specific case study.
Framing Jordantimes.com terhadap Israel dalam Konflik Palestina
Authors: Wafi Fadhlil , Arif Ernita , Chatra Emeraldy
Published: September 2024

Negara Isral yang menjadi aktor pada konflik Palestina tidak sedikit menjadi bahan pemberitaan dan pembingkaian oleh media-media internasional. Penelitian-penelitian yang pernah dilakukan mengenai framing belum dibahasa secara komprehensif, terlebih lagi mengenai independensi pemberitaan media yang terafiliasi dengan negara. Penelitian ini berfokus pada pertanyaan bagaimana framing Israel oleh media jordantimes.com yang terafiliasi dengan Jordania yang juga memiliki hubungan diplomatik dengan Israel. Untuk menjawab pertanyaan ini, penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dan metode framing Murray Edelman yang berfokus pada kategorisasi dan rubrikasi sebuah pemberitaan media. Temuan dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hubungan diplomatik Jordania dengan Israel tidak berdampak terhadap independensi pemberitaan jordantimes.com. Bahkan tidak sedikit dalam pemberitaan jordantimes.com menunjukkan Israel adalah aktor krimninal internasional dan negara penjajah. Konteks tersebut dapat dilihat melalui kategorisasi Israel sebagai aktor kriminal internasional yang telah melakukan genosida dan kejahatan terorganisir. Kemudian rubrikasi Israel sebagai negara penjajah yang merampas wilayah teritorial Palestina dan melanggar peraturan hukum internasional.
¿Cuánto impacta la eficiencia de la inversión pública en el crecimiento económico?: evidencia de países de América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Llempén Zoila , Ardanaz Martín , Valencia Oscar , Puig Jorge
Published: September 2024

Este documento estima el multiplicador de la inversión pública en una muestra de 12 países de América Latina y el Caribe bajo un marco metodológico común y analiza cómo la eficiencia de la inversión pública afecta al tamaño del multiplicador de la inversión. Para esto, se estiman funciones de impulso respuesta a shocks de inversión, utilizando el método de proyecciones locales y basándose en un panel de datos de frecuencia trimestral. Los resultados indican que la eficiencia de la inversión pública afecta al tamaño del multiplicador. En países con mayores niveles de eficiencia, se encuentra un multiplicador a dos años superior a 2, mientras que este no es distinto de 0 en países con bajos niveles de eficiencia en la gestión de la inversión pública. Estos resultados sugierenfortalecer las instituciones que contribuyen a alcanzar una gestión más eficiente de la inversión.
Skills for Life Series: Mindfulness
Authors: Suarez Enciso Sonia , Yang Hyeri Mel , Chacón Ugarte Gabriela
Published: September 2024

Mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment, is crucial for enhancing well-being and emotional regulation. It is linked to improved cognitive, emotional, and behavioral awareness. Mindfulness can be developed from childhood through adulthood via meditation, yoga, and educational programs. In this brief, we explore its significance, successful initiatives to cultivate mindfulness, and tools available to measure it.
МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ПРОЦЕСУ РЕЛАКСАЦІЇ НАПРУЖЕНЬ В МАСТИЛЬНІЙ ПЛІВЦІ НА ПОВЕРХНІ ТЕРТЯ ПРИ НАЯВНОСТІ ФУЛЕРЕНІВ В МАСТИЛЬНОМУ МАТЕРІАЛІ
Authors: Войтов Віктор Анатолійович , Кравцов Андрій Григорович , Войтов Антон Вікторович
Published: September 2024

В роботі представлені результати теоретичних досліджень по формуванню мастильної плівки на поверхні тертя при наявності фулеренів в змащувальному матеріалі. На основі аналізу літературних джерел доведено, що поверхня тертя, яка в процесі роботи трибосистеми є «генератором електростатичного поля», спонукає до зміни структурної в'язкості мастильної плівки. Збільшення швидкості роботи дисипації в трибосистемі призводить до збільшення величини електростатичного поля поверхні тертя, яке сприяє формуванню з міцел фулеренів каркаса. Наведено результати моделювання зміни величин часу життя фактичної плями контакту, а також часу релаксації напружень на фактичної плямі контакту при наявності на поверхні тертя мастильної плівки, що має структуру гелю. Виконано параметричну ідентифікацію  макрореологічної моделі релаксації напружень в мастильній плівці на фактичних плямах контакту. Отримано теоретичні залежності зміни часу життя фактичної плями контакту та часу релаксації напружень від величин швидкості роботи дисипації і концентрації фулеренової композиції. Доведено, що величина часу релаксації, є мірою переходу в'язких властивостей структури мастильної плівки в пружні властивості і, навпаки, пружних у в'язкі. Показано, що рушійною силою переходу є швидкість роботи дисипації в трибосистемі, яку можна назвати енергією накачування. Результати моделювання зазначених параметрів дозволяють стверджувати про існування значень швидкості роботи дисипації, при досягненні яких на поверхні тертя починає формуватися структура гелю (структура у вигляді каркасу), яка сприймає навантаження як тверде тіло. При малих значеннях швидкості роботи дисипації енергії накачування недостатньо для формування структури гелю і мастильна плівка буде мати структуру золю і сприймати навантаження як в'язке тіло.
ТРИБОЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ КОМПОЗИТНОГО АНТИФРИКЦІЙНОГО ПОЛІМЕРУ ДК6 ТА ДК6+БРОНЗА ДЛЯ ТРИБОТЕХНІЧНИХ СИСТЕМ КОВЗАННЯ
Authors: Чернець Мирон Васильович , Корнієнко Анатолій Олександрович , Іщенко Анатолій Олексійович , Радіоненко Олександр Васильович
Published: September 2024

Наведено методику модельних трибоекспериментальних досліджень композитів ДК6 та ДК6+Бронза в парі зі сталлю 45 при терті ковзання за схемою торцевого тертя. Встановлено експериментально їх індикатори зносостійкості, за якими визначено характеристики їх зносостійкості при сухому терті ковзання, як базові характеристики математичної моделі дослідження кінетики зношування матеріалів при терті ковзання. Також за даними проведених досліджень побудовано їх діаграми зносостійкості, як графічні індикатори зносостійкості у прийнятому діапазоні питомих сил тертя. Встановлено, що ДК6, наповнений бронзовим порошком, матиме вищу зносостійкість від композиту ДК6 до 38% при достатньо значних питомих силах тертя. Подано також результати визначення коефіцієнтів тертя ковзання. Встановлено, що у трибопарі композит  ДК6+Бронза – сталь буде дещо нижчий коефіцієнт тертя ковзання (до 6%), ніж у трибопарі композит ДК6 – сталь.