bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Meta-análise sobre a maturação da deglutição no sistema estomatognático
Authors: Emmerich A.
Published: March 2020

Recém-nascido; Crescimento e desenvolvimento; Diagnóstico precoce.
Saúde mental: um estudo sobre transtorno de stress pós-traumático, ansiedade e depressão nas zonas rurais e urbanas do Sul de Angola
Authors: Ventura Margarida , Chaves Jorge
Published: March 2020

Introdução: Angola é um país africano que viveu uma guerra civil por quase 40 anos. Grande parte da população esteve exposta à guerra ou a eventos traumáticos. O estresse resulta de um desequilíbrio entre as exigências da situação de agressão e os recursos do indivíduo para o enfrentar. Um sujeito que enfrenta acontecimentos traumáticos pode vir a manifestar reações de transtorno de stress pós-traumático ou ainda de ansiedade e depressão. Objetivo: verificar se existe diferença quanto ao grau de traumatização, ansiedade e depressão entre os sujeitos da zona urbana (menos exposta à guerra) e rural (mais exposta à guerra). Métodos: A amostra é composta 300 sujeitos pertencem à Matala (zona rural) e outros 300 à comunidade do Lubango (zona urbana). As idades estão compreendidas entre os 18 e os 65 anos, sendo 22,7% do sexo feminino e 77,3% do masculino. Resultados: Em relação ao transtorno de stress pós-traumático, não há diferenças significativas entre a zona rural e a urbana, enquanto se verificou um nível mais elevado de ansiedade na zona rural (94,6% contra 76,6% na zona urbana) e uma prevalência maior de Depressão na zona urbana (42% contra 36% da zona rural). Conclusão: Embora Angola viva uma situação de paz há cerca de 17 anos, ainda se verificam sequelas da guerra na população, sendo os índices de traumatização, ansiedade e depressão bastante elevados.
Gênero e pluralismo terapêutico: o acesso das mulheres ao sistema de saúde não estatal em Guiné-Bissau, Angola e Moçambique
Authors: Carvalho Clara , Afonso Aline
Published: March 2020

Introdução: A saúde para todos seria atingida por meio da promoção de diferentes serviços de saúde, incluindo programas de vacinação, de planeamento familiar, de controle de doenças endémicas e epidémicas, de primeiros socorros, e representou o lançamento de uma política de saúde pública que pretendia ter contornos globais. Objetivo: Abordar o acesso das mulheres aos cuidados de saúde não-estatais em Angola, Moçambique e Guiné-Bissau, considerando-as o grupo populacional mais sensível às decisões macroeconómicas internacionais que conduziram à limitação do apoio social financiado pelo Estado e ao desenvolvimento do sector privado. Métodos: Os prestadores de cuidados de saúde não estatais foram referenciados e abrangiram os terapeutas tradicionais, as organizações do terceiro sector, as organizações comunitárias e de base. O conhecimento aprofundado da complexidade desse sector foi essencial para a implementação de estratégias que coordenem as políticas de saúde pública e a oferta do sector não estatal nas suas múltiplas vertentes. Resultados: Em Guiné-Bissau verificou-se que de forma a assegurar o acesso aos serviços básicos de saúde, em especial na área materno-infantil, as Organizações Sociais Comunitárias desenvolveram uma série de iniciativas, muitas delas utilizando a estratégia de mobilização das comunidades. Em Angola constatou-se que as práticas utilizadas incluem a fitoterapia e a orientação dos pacientes, que podem ser aconselhados a procurar outras alternativas, nomeadamente a medicina convencional. Em Moçambique, as entrevistas às mães possibilitaram obter informação sobre os seus percursos na gestão das doenças dos seus filhos, assim como as motivações e significações inerentes. Conclusão: Estes estudos de caso apontam sobretudo para a capacidade de intervenção das mulheres em situações de vulnerabilidade e contextos deprimidos, e a necessidade de um maior diálogo entre todos os parceiros: utentes, técnicos de saúde, elementos das organizações da sociedade civil, terapeutas tradicionais
Protagonistas de uma história real: a experiência da maternidade adolescente em uma região interiorana brasileira
Authors: Garioli Danielle Karla , Martinelli Katrini Guidolini , Esposti Carolina Dutra Degli , Emmerich Adauto Oliveira
Published: March 2020

Introdução: Adolescente é palavra derivada do latim adolescentia, que significa crescer ou crescer para a maturidade. É uma fase de transição do indivíduo marcada por transformações que vão além de biológicas, psíquicas e sociais, permeando o desenvolvimento sexual do sujeito. Objetivo: Com o intuito de se aproximar dos desafios trazidos pela maternidade na faixa etária de 10 a 14 anos, este estudo objetivou compreender qual o significado de ser mãe para essas adolescentes. Métodos: Dez participantes contaram suas recentes experiências maternas e falaram das dificuldades e dos amparos vividos nesse momento. Usou-se a entrevista individual com roteiro semiestruturado e as falas foram gravadas, transcritas e analisadas através da técnica de análise de conteúdo, com enfoque na análise temática. Resultados: Os resultados evidenciaram quatro eixos centrais: o sentimento de ser mãe, a marcante mudança em suas vidas, o apoio recebido e o arrependimento por ter engravidado tão jovem. Conclusão: O estudo concluiu que é preciso compreender se, de fato, existe algum problema em ser mãe adolescente e, caso necessário, seguir com propostas indicadas para cada realidade social vivenciada por essas jovens.
Informação e acesso ao conhecimento na cooperação entre países lusófonos
Authors: Lima Nísia Trindade , Furniel Ana Cristina da Matta , Maranhão Ana , Rodrigues Eloy , Santos Paula Xavier , Guanaes Paulo Cezar Vieira , Silva Rosane Mendes
Published: March 2020

Introdução: Sociedade da informação e sociedade do conhecimento tornaram-se termos do senso comum, perdendo-se a capacidade de problematizá-los ou reconhecer sua historicidade. Ações e políticas voltadas ao acesso aberto ao conhecimento e ao trabalho cooperativo em rede podem ajudar na recuperação do processo de construção teórica e prática de ambos os termos. Objetivo: Este trabalho tem como foco a reflexão sobre a formação de redes de cooperação entre países lusófonos, mediante a apresentação de estudo de caso que teve como objetos a informação e a formação de recursos humanos para a promoção da saúde, caracterizadas em experiências de trabalho em rede da Fiocruz, Universidade do Minho e instituições que se projetaram no movimento pelo acesso aberto ao conhecimento científico. Métodos: O método utilizado foi a pesquisa documental e bibliográfica, a fim de se identificarem redes de cooperação Sul-Sul, o registro da atuação da Fiocruz em redes para formação em saúde, a abordagem sobre as origens dos Recursos Educacionais Abertos, as experiências de Portugal e da Universidade do Minho na institucionalização do movimento pelo acesso aberto. Resultados: Ao tratar do trabalho cooperativo em rede, a pesquisa bibliográfica concentrou-se na obra de Manuel Castells. Na discussão argumentamos que o trabalho cooperativo deve ser considerado como modelo para o acesso aberto, tanto na sua dimensão política e estratégica, quanto na criação da infraestrutura técnica para sua operação, o que tem sido determinante para o êxito das redes objeto deste estudo. Conclusão: Constata-se novas perspectivas para uma antiga questão, o direito ao conhecimento, entendido como direito do cidadão ao acesso à educação, ao saber. Pode-se afirmar que esse é também um dos temas centrais para a construção das relações entre países, a cooperação internacional, e a defesa da democracia e da soberania nacional nas sociedades contemporâneas
Análise das intoxicações exógenas por alimentos no estado do Espírito Santo
Authors: Priscila Anderson Ferreira  , Barbara Almeida Soares Dias  , Katrini Guidolini Martinelli  , Lorrayne Belotti  , Marcelle Lemos Leal  , Erica Marvila Garcia
Published: March 2020

Introdução: Erroneamente pode-se confundir a intoxicação exógena causada por alimentos com a intoxicação alimentar, isso porque as duas possuem similaridades nos sintomas e a mesma fonte de contaminação, o alimento. Objetivo: Analisar as notificações por intoxicação exógena causada por alimentos e/ou água, no Espírito Santo, no período de 2007 a 2016. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, baseados nos dados secundários do SINAN, dispostos na plataforma TabNet do Departamento de Informática do SUS. A análise foi realizada por meio da frequência absoluta e relativa e da taxa de incidência por intoxicação exógena. Resultados: Outubro (424), janeiro (399), dezembro (389), fevereiro (388) e novembro (387) apresentaram os maiores números de casos. A região Norte destacou-se por apresentar em 2014 (58,6/100.000) a maior incidência e em 2016 (29,1/100.000) a menor incidência dos casos. A zona Urbana apresentou cerca de 87% dos casos em 2016. Em 2012 mais de 80% das classificações finais foram por intoxicação confirmada, com 376 casos confirmado pela clínica. Conclusão: As intoxicações exógenas são mais frequentes nos meses de outubro, janeiro, dezembro, fevereiro e novembro, na região Norte, e na zona Urbana. Além disso, a confirmação clínica foi a mais utilizada no ES. Apesar desse perfil apresentado, a ausência do preenchimento de variáveis importantes da ficha de investigação comprometeu o aprimoramento e a dimensão desse resultado.
Avaliação de cimentos de inômero de vidro utilizados em TRA, quando submetidos a ciclos de desmineralização
Authors: Souza Maria Isabel de Castro de , Rosalém Júnior Wilson , Mendes Maria Cláudia Seiler
Published: March 2020

Cimento de inômero de vidro; TRA; Infiltração marginal.
Materiais de moldagem do grupo dos elastômeros: um levantamento racionalizado de suas aplicações clínicas
Authors: Mattos Claudia Machado de Almeida , Batitucci Maria Hemergilda G. , Oliveira Maria ângela Loyola , Guerra Selva Maria Gonçalves
Published: March 2020

Materiais de moldagem; Elastômeros; Prótese dental.
Enzimas do hospedeiro no fluido gengival como potenciais indicadores de atividade de doença periodontal
Authors: Oliveira Claudia Monteiro de Carvalho Perrone de , Tunes Urbino da Rocha , Correia Sylvia Maria Bastos
Published: March 2020

Enzimas; Diagnósticos periodontal; Fluido gengival.
Doença periodontal como fator de risco para doenças sistêmicas: parte I - bacteriemia, endocardite infecciosa e doença cardiovascular
Authors: Zanotti Lenize , Medeiros Urubatan
Published: March 2020

Fator de risco, bacteriemia; Endocartite infecciosa; Doença cardiovascular.
Avaliação in vitro da variação térmica da superfície externa da raiz durante o preparo químico-cirúrgico dos canais com o uso de instrumentos rotatórios e diferentes substâncias químicas auxiliares
Authors: Penina Patrícia , Souza Arlindo Di S.
Published: March 2020

Preparo químico-cirúrgico; Instrumentos rotatórios e substâncias químicas.
Editorial
Authors: Miotto Maria Helena Monteiro de Barros , Gomes Maria José
Published: March 2020

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Análise da interferência da patência do forame na perda do comprimento de trabalho em tratamentos endodônticos realizados por acadêmicos de odontologia
Authors: Pedreira Ediane Ferreira Lustosa , Souza Ronaldo Araújo , Colombo Suely , Dantas João da Costa Pinto
Published: March 2020

Instrumentação do canal; Comprimento de trabalho; Tampão apical de dentia.
Cellulose-Supported Sulfonated Magnetic Nanoparticles: Utilized for One-pot Synthesis of α-Iminonitrile Derivatives
Authors: Rahimi Jamal , Taheri-Ledari Reza , Maleki Ali
Published: March 2020

Introduction:

An instrumental strategy for α-iminonitrile derivatives preparation by
Fe3O4@cellulose-OSO3H (MCSA) as an eco-friendly nanocatalyst and oxidative agent in aerobic condition, is
presented.

Materials and Methods:

Through this method, a one-pot three-component condensation reaction of various
aldehydes, primary amines and trimethylsilylcyanide (TMSCN) were applied to synthesize the desired
products. It was performed in absolute ethanol and under a mild condition by using the presented nanocatalyst.
High reaction yields were obtained through using the presented magnetic agent, as well. Moreover, the threecomponent
reactions were executed using accessible and economical precursors. The convenient separation
and recyclability of the used nanocatalyst were also precisely investigated.

Results and Discussion:

In this research, we identified novel α-iminonitrile derivatives using 1H NMR, 13C
NMR, CHN, and FT-IR analyses, as well. In order to determine the well-known derivatives, we used FT-IR
method as well as comparing their melting points with those of reported.

Conclusion:

In summary, an extremely efficient method was used for the environmentally-friendly synthesis
of α-iminonitrile derivatives that are important bioactive substances. The catalytic oxidative coupling reaction
afforded the products via a one-pot three-component condensation reaction of various aldehydes, primary
amines and TMSCN with great reaction yields, in ethanol under mild conditions.
Amino Acids Sequence-based Analysis of Arginine Deiminase from Different Prokaryotic Organisms: An In Silico Approach
Authors: Abdollahi Sara , Morowvat Mohammad H. , Savardashtaki Amir , Irajie Cambyz , Najafipour Sohrab , Zarei Mahboubeh , Ghasemi Younes
Published: March 2020

Background:

Arginine deiminase is a bacterial enzyme, which degrades L-arginine. Some human cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and melanoma are auxotrophic for arginine. Therefore, PEGylated arginine deiminase (ADI-PEG20) is a good anticancer candidate with antitumor effects. It causes local depletion of L-arginine and growth inhibition in arginineauxotrophic tumor cells. The FDA and EMA have granted orphan status to this drug. Some recently published patents have dealt with this enzyme or its PEGylated form.

Objective:

Due to increasing attention to it, we aimed to evaluate and compare 30 arginine deiminase proteins from different bacterial species through in silico analysis.

Methods:

The exploited analyses included the investigation of physicochemical properties, multiple sequence alignment (MSA), motif, superfamily, phylogenetic and 3D comparative analyses of arginine deiminase proteins thorough various bioinformatics tools.

Results:

The most abundant amino acid in the arginine deiminase proteins is leucine (10.13%) while the least amino acid ratio is cysteine (0.98%). Multiple sequence alignment showed 47 conserved patterns between 30 arginine deiminase amino acid sequences. The results of sequence homology among 30 different groups of arginine deiminase enzymes revealed that all the studied sequences located in amidinotransferase superfamily. Based on the phylogenetic analysis, two major clusters were identified. Considering the results of various in silico studies; we selected the five best candidates for further investigations. The 3D structures of the best five arginine deiminase proteins were generated by the I-TASSER server and PyMOL. The RAMPAGE analysis revealed that 81.4%-91.4%, of the selected sequences, were located in the favored region of arginine deiminase proteins.

Conclusion:

The results of this study shed light on the basic physicochemical properties of thirty major arginine deiminase sequences. The obtained data could be employed for further in vivo and clinical studies and also for developing the related therapeutic enzymes.
Attributes of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) and its Use by Young Adults in Kuala Lumpur City
Authors: Mansor Mazlina , Harun Nor Zalina , Zakariya Khalilah
Published: March 2020

Attachment to indoor activities has implications for young people in a city, such as sedentary behaviour. It may be the cause of the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Nature in a city, i.e. Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) is vital to overcome these issues. It acts as a reinforcement to promote healthy lifestyles. The study explores young people’s use and favourable attributes that attract them to UGI. A survey of young people (n=1397) was conducted in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. Safety, nature, cleanliness and design aspects are the attributes that UGI needs to reduce the sedentary indoor lifestyle of young people.Keywords: Urban green infrastructure (UGI); Recreation; Leisure; Healthy lifestyleeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2071
A Review on Tree Sensitive Urban Design (TSUD) Approach as potentials Streetscape Design Guidelines
Authors: Zairuddin Nor Syafiqah , Othman Noriah , Abdul Malek Nurhayati
Published: March 2020

Green fabrics that comprise of roadside tree planting play a vital element in an urban ecosystem. Inappropriate roadside tree planting implementation and even during its post-execution of management practices affect streetscape quality of life (QOL). Roadside tree planting condition in every country and town in Malaysia tend to have different in quality as different authority conducts management and maintenance for different area. This study is to serve as a discussion of non-numerical data on the potential of attributes and approaches that can be executed in the Malaysian context.Keywords: Streetscape Design; Roadside Tree Planting; Tree Sensitive Urban Design TheoryeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2086
The Significance of Living Heritage Conservation Education for the Community toward Sustainable Development
Authors: Abdul Aziz Noor Azramalina , Mohd Ariffin Noor Fazamimah , Ismail Nor Atiah , Alias Anuar
Published: March 2020

Living Heritage or intangible cultural heritage (ICH) defined as human skills and knowledge, practices, expression, and instruments that form the transmitted practices of local people. By a lack of responsibility, recognition, and education, many emotions and manifestations of ICH are under crisis, threatened by globalization and cultural modernization. This paper provided the literature review as an analysis method and identified the significance of Living Heritage Conservation Education for the Community. In conclusion, the key a quality education, which in the Community-based Education for Living Heritage Conservation, not only fulfills people's needs but also helps link and empower both local people and the community to conserve the living heritage successfully.Keywords: Community-based Education; Intangible cultural heritage; Public awareness; Quality educationeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2090
Ускорение электронов E-=SUB=-0n-=/SUB=--волной в круглом волноводе в режиме циклотронного резонанса
Authors: Пашенцев В.Н. , Пашенцева М.В.
Published: March 2020

Pashentsev V.N.1, Pashentseva M.V.2
1 National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
115409 Moscow, Russia
2 Lomonosov Moscow State University
119991 Moscow, Russia
e-mail: pashentsev2001@mail.ru

A method for accelerating electrons in a smooth cylindrical waveguide placed in the magnetic field of a solenoid is proposed. The motion of electrons in the waveguide occurs along a spiral trajectory shifted from the center of the waveguide. Electrons are accelerated at the cyclotron resonance frequency by the E01 or E02 waves in the direction of the waveguide axis. It is shown that the acceleration occurs as a result of synchronous rotation of particles in the cross section of the waveguide and the movement of the wave along the waveguide axis. When the electric field is maximum and has an decelerating direction, the electrons are in the center of the waveguide. Through the half-period, the direction of the electric field in the center will be braking, so under the influence of the magnetic field, the electrons rotate to the wall of the waveguide in the region of a smaller value of the decelerating electric field. It is shown that during the period of rotation of electrons the total effect of interaction of electrons with a wave is accelerating. The parameters of the accelerator for the energy of 10 MeV are estimated.
Исследование коаксиального ускорителя плазменной струи
Authors: Воронин А.В. , Горяинов В.Ю. , Гусев В.К.
Published: March 2020

Results of main energy parameters of plasma jet investigation of coaxial accelerator with a conical insert in the region of discharge formation are presented. The dependences of the pressure and diameter of the deuterium plasma jet on the distance to the accelerator as well as its length and voltage polarity on the electrodes are obtained. The square growth of plasma jet energy with increasing voltage is shown. Among all the tested modifications the most effective was an accelerator with length not exceeding 220 mm, negative voltage polarity at the central electrode and focusing conical insert at the beginning of the outer electrode. Deuterium plasma with ionization front velocity of more than 100 km/s and pressure of more than 1 MPa at the source output was obtained. Method for measuring jet pressure using a deflecting screen and FLIR SC7300M infrared camera is presented.
Определение частотной зависимости комплексной теплопроводности тонких полимерных пленок
Authors: Алексеев А.Н. , Забашта Ю.Ф. , Ковальчук В.И. , Андрусенко Д.А. , Булавин Л.А.
Published: March 2020

A method has been developed for the experimental determination of the components of the complex thermal conductivity of thin polymer films. The method is based on measuring the temperature difference on both surfaces of a film in which a periodic temperature wave is excited. Formulas are obtained that relate the observed temperatures to the mentioned components. Using the proposed method at a temperature of 293K in the frequency range (0.01÷0.25) Hz, the frequency dependences of the complex thermal conductivity for cellulose films (thickness 150 um), fluoroplastic (600 um) and polypropylene (600 um) were obtained.
The Acceptability and Usability of Digital Health Interventions for Adults With Depression, Anxiety, and Somatoform Disorders: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis
Authors: Patel Shireen , Akhtar Athfah , Malins Sam , Wright Nicola , Rowley Emma , Young Emma , Sampson Stephanie , Morriss Richard
Published: March 2020

Background

The prevalence of mental health disorders continues to rise, with almost 4% of the world population having an anxiety disorder and almost 3.5% having depression in 2017. Despite the high prevalence, only one-third of people with depression or anxiety receive treatment. Over the last decade, the use of digital health interventions (DHIs) has risen rapidly as a means of accessing mental health care and continues to increase. Although there is evidence supporting the effectiveness of DHIs for the treatment of mental health conditions, little is known about what aspects are valued by users and how they might be improved.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to identify, appraise, and synthesize the qualitative literature available on service users’ views and experiences regarding the acceptability and usability of DHIs for depression, anxiety, and somatoform disorders.

Methods

A systematic search strategy was developed, and searches were run in 7 electronic databases. Qualitative and mixed methods studies published in English were included. A meta-synthesis was used to interpret and synthesize the findings from the included studies.

Results

A total of 24 studies were included in the meta-synthesis, and 3 key themes emerged with descriptive subthemes. The 3 key themes were initial motivations and approaches to DHIs, personalization of treatment, and the value of receiving personal support in DHIs. The meta-synthesis suggests that participants’ initial beliefs about DHIs can have an important effect on their engagement with these types of interventions. Personal support was valued very highly as a major component of the success of DHIs. The main reason for this was the way it enabled individual personalization of care.

Conclusions

Findings from the systematic review have implications for the design of future DHIs to improve uptake, retention, and outcomes in DHIs for depression, anxiety, and somatoform disorders. DHIs need to be personalized to the specific needs of the individual. Future research should explore whether the findings could be generalized to other health conditions.
Discrepancies in Demand of Internet of Things Services Among Older People and People With Disabilities, Their Caregivers, and Health Care Providers: Face-to-Face Survey Study
Authors: Lee Heayon , Park Yu Rang , Kim Hae-Reong , Kang Na Young , Oh Gahee , Jang Il-Young , Lee Eunju
Published: March 2020

Background

Home Internet of Things (IoT) services and devices have the potential to aid older adults and people with disabilities in their living environments. IoT services and devices can also aid caregivers and health care providers in conveniently providing care to those in need. However, real-world data on the IoT needs of vulnerable people are lacking.

Objective

The objective of this study is to conduct a face-to-face survey on the demand for IoT services among older people and people with disabilities, their caregivers, and health care providers in a real-world setting and to see if there are any differences in the aspects of need.

Methods

We conducted a face-to-face survey with 500 participants between January 2019 and March 2019. A total of 300 vulnerable people (200 older adults aged ≥65 years and 100 physically disabled people aged 30-64 years) were randomly sampled from either a population-based, prospective cohort study of aging—the Aging Study of Pyeongchang Rural Area (ASPRA)—or from the outpatient clinics at the Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea. Simultaneously, their caregivers (n=150) and health care providers (n=50) participated in the survey. Detailed socioeconomic status, digital literacy, health and physical function, and home IoT service needs were determined. Among all commercially available IoT services, 27 services were classified into five categories: emergency and security, safety, health care, convenience (information), and convenience (operation). The weighted-ranking method was used to rank the IoT needs in different groups.

Results

There were discrepancies in the demand of IoT services among the vulnerable groups, their caregivers, and health care providers. The home IoT service category that was required the most by the vulnerable groups and their caregivers was emergency and security. However, health care providers indicated that the safety category was most needed by the older adults and disabled people. Home IoT service requirements differed according to the different types of disabilities among the vulnerable groups. Participants with fewer disabilities were more willing to use IoT services than those with more disabilities.

Conclusions

Our survey study shows that there were discrepancies in the demand of IoT services among the vulnerable groups, their caregivers, and health care providers. IoT service requirements differed according to the various types of disabilities. Home IoT technology should be established by combining patients’ priorities and individualized functional assessments among vulnerable people.

Trial Registration

Clinical Research Information Service (CRIS; KCT0004157); https://tinyurl.com/r83eyva
Measuring Alliance Toward Embodied Virtual Therapists in the Era of Automated Treatments With the Virtual Therapist Alliance Scale (VTAS): Development and Psychometric Evaluation
Authors: Miloff Alexander , Carlbring Per , Hamilton William , Andersson Gerhard , Reuterskiöld Lena , Lindner Philip
Published: March 2020

Background

Automated virtual reality exposure therapies (VRETs) are self-help treatments conducted by oneself and supported by a virtual therapist embodied visually and/or with audio feedback. This simulates many of the nonspecific relational elements and common factors present in face-to-face therapy and may be a means of improving adherence to and efficacy of self-guided treatments. However, little is known about alliance toward the virtual therapist, despite alliance being an important predictor of treatment outcome.

Objective

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the first alliance instrument developed for use with embodied virtual therapists in an automated treatment format—the Virtual Therapist Alliance Scale (VTAS)—by (1) assessing its psychometric properties, (2) verifying the dimensionality of the scale, and (3) determining the predictive ability of the scale with treatment outcome.

Methods

A psychometric evaluation and exploratory factor analysis of the VTAS was conducted using data from two samples of spider-fearful patients treated with VRET and the help of an embodied, voice-based virtual therapist (n=70). Multiple regression models and bivariate correlations were used to assess the VTAS relationship with treatment outcome, according to self-reported fear and convergence with presence and user-friendliness process measures.

Results

The VTAS showed a sound two-factor solution composed of a primary factor covering task, goal, and copresence; adequate internal consistency; and good convergent validity, including moderate correlation (r=.310, P=.01) with outcomes over follow-up.

Conclusions

These preliminary results suggest that alliance toward a virtual therapist is a significant predictor of treatment outcome, favors the importance of a task-goal over bond-factor, and should be explored in studies with larger sample sizes and in additional forms of embodiment.
Impact of the AGE-ON Tablet Training Program on Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Attitudes Toward Technology in Older Adults: Single-Group Pre-Post Study
Authors: Neil-Sztramko Sarah E , Coletta Giulia , Dobbins Maureen , Marr Sharon
Published: March 2020

Background

The internet and technology can help older adults connect with family and friends. However, many older adults face obstacles to internet and technology use, such as lack of knowledge or self-efficacy.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the AGE-ON tablet training program on social isolation, loneliness, and quality of life.

Methods

Adults aged >60 years took part in a series of 6 weekly workshops covering the basic features of a tablet. Before and after the program, social isolation, loneliness, social support, and quality of life were assessed. In addition, data on current tablet use and attitudes toward technology use were collected. Satisfaction with the program was also assessed at the end of the study using 6 Likert scale questions.

Results

The participants (N=32; mean age 76.3, SD 8.6 years) were predominantly female (n=20, 63%) and retired (n=30, 94%). The participants reported that they were highly satisfied with the program. After completing the program, no differences in social isolation, loneliness, social support, or quality of life were found. Frequency of tablet use increased and the attitudes of the participants toward technology improved.

Conclusions

The AGE-ON program resulted in increased tablet use frequency and may improve comfort and attitudes toward tablet use among older adults. This program may assist older adults in overcoming obstacles to internet and technology use to better connect with family and friends; however, further work targeting older adults who are socially isolated or at risk of social isolation is needed to more fully understand whether tablet training programs are beneficial in this population.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03472729; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03472729
Aggressive Youthful Action. The Role of the School in Youth Deviance
Authors: Giarrizzo Dott. Domenica Ina , Grammegna Dott. Annalisa
Published: March 2020

In Italy, as in many countries, it is difficult to measure the phenomenon of youthful deviance and associate it with the role of educational institutions in growth and training. It is a silent, hidden, overbearing bond, which is not measurable by the indicators represented in the social, psychological and economic systems and which often hides one or many truths (misunderstandings, personal, family and socio-economic distress, baby crime, gang initiation). We will try to highlight the elements of this link.What can be done to reduce the discomfort of young people that very often results in aggressive behavior towards themselves and towards others?
Antisépticos orales, ¿los estamos utilizando de manera correcta?
Authors: Aranda Romo Saray , Mendoza Méndez Juan Manuel , Cepeda Bravo Juan Antonio , Aragón Martínez Othoniel Hugo
Published: March 2020

Los enjuagues bucales son soluciones que se emplean después del cepillado para eliminar las bacterias que causan la caries, la inflamación de las encías y el mal aliento, con la finalidad de mantener la boca limpia y sana. Sin embargo, en ocasiones, la falta de conocimiento del consumidor deriva en el abuso en su empleo, lo que provoca una serie de efectos adversos que deben ser conocidos por los usuarios. Los medios de comunicación juegan un papel muy importante para que la población utilice los enjuagues bucales y los odontólogos, en algunos casos, los recetan a sus pacientes, junto con el cepillado dental, para el tratamiento de enfermedades. El objetivo del artículo es mostrar a la población los tipos de enjuagues bucales que existen en el mercado, cómo funcionan, y sus ventajas y desventajas, con la finalidad de evitar su uso indiscriminado. Además, se discute sobre el empleo de bacterias “buenas” como auxiliares en la higiene bucal. Esta nueva terapia ha demostrado ser segura y eficaz por lo que probablemente en poco tiempo estará disponible en el mercado.
Cruz Azul y Tolteca Estandarización y biopolítica del cemento en la publicidad posrevolucionaria
Authors: Hernandez Flores Fabiola
Published: March 2020

 El artículo examina la iconografía biopolítica del cemento en la publicidad de las empresas Cruz Azul y Tolteca durante la primera mitad de la década de 1930. A pesar de las diferencias plásticas, los diseñadores de ambas marcas codificaron el poder biopolítico del cemento con fundamento en el concepto de estandarización del urbanismo moderno.

La representación hizo del cemento un material capaz de unificar la constitución física e ideológica de edificios, ciudad, ambiente y cuerpos de los ciudadanos. Este discurso visual se analiza a partir de la estandarización urbana y el consumo democrático del cemento.
El dibujo de Jean Renaudie: expresividad y complejidad urbana
Authors: Moreno Moreno María Pura
Published: March 2020

La lectura del grafismo de la arquitectura permite develar el pensamiento desarrollado en el espacio-tiempo
de su proceso. Este artículo analiza los primeros croquis de seis propuestas urbanas de Jean Renaudie
(1925-1981) con el objetivo de demostrar su doble naturaleza de crítica y proposición. Las conclusiones
conducirán al cuestionamiento del urbanismo funcionalista y su apuesta por una ciudad configurada por
el leitmotiv de la complejidad de las relaciones espaciales y la combinación de funciones.
The Air Flow Distribution in the Overpressure Sowing Apparatus
Authors: Popov A. Yu.
Published: March 2020

To improve the quality of the pneumatic sowing apparatus, it is necessary to study its aerodynamics. (Research purpose) Determination of air flow distribution in the upper part of the seed chamber of the sowing apparatus, taking into account the protrusions of the sowing disk, on which the quality of seeds dosing depends. (Materials and methods) The author chose a sowing apparatus operating at overpressure as an object of research. The author showed that the seed chamber constant sealing in it is provided by the protrusions of the sowing disk, which are made with cut edges on the side of the sowing disk metering element in two planes. The author applied computer simulation of the sowing apparatus. To conduct a numerical experiment, the initial and boundary conditions were determined, and the rotation of the seed disk was taken into account. The calculation of the model was carried out by changing the volumetric air flow in the range of 15-35 liters per second. (Results and discussion) The author constructed isolines of the air velocity distribution at various air flow rates. He determined the values of the air flow in the directions X, Y and Z in the sowing apparatus seed chamber. It was revealed that the largest and the smallest values of this indicator are achieved at 35 and 25 liters per second respectively. It was shown that at an air flow rate in the range of 15-25 liters per second, the distribution of the air flow in the upper part of the seed chamber would be optimal for transporting the seeds with a metering element. The air flow velocity components in Z direction vary in the range from 5.4 to 16.5 meters per second, and in the X and Y directions do not exceed 8 meters per second. (Conclusions) Based on simulation modeling, the author constructed and analyzed graphs of air flow velocity components changes in the three directions of air flow propagation. He determined the nature of the distribution of air flow in the excess seeds discharge area in the design of protrusions with cut corners. He proposed a rational range of air volumetric flow rate of 15-25 liters per second.
Affect of Rhizotorphin on chlorophyll content and productivity of introduced soybean cultivars
Authors: Tsvetkova Yulia Vladislavovna , Lyashko Marina Ustimovna , Strazhnikova Inna Ivanovna
Published: March 2020

Biotic nitrogen fi is a phenomenon mainly depended on mutualistic interrelation between host plant and root nodule bacteria. This interrelation affects photosynthesis and productivity of biological N-fixation and requires studies of biological particularities of grown legume cultivars and effectiveness of Bradyrhizobium strains used for seed inoculation. A field experiment was conducted on the territory of Nesvizhskaya Crop Testing Station (Minsk region, Republic of Belarus). Based on chlorophyll and nitrogen content in soybean leaves, number of nodules on roots of cultivars grown, and on quantity of nitrogen accumulated in plants, four soybean cultivars were assessed. The cultivar Pripyat (control) has poorly responded on inoculation, whereas cultivars Slavyankа an Sobrini responded well by increase of chlorophyll and nitrogen content in leaves and by larger number of root nodules. As a result, they produced unusually high seed yields. Therefore, these soybean cultivars may be recommended for wide use in regions of Belarus.
A Comprehensive Study on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Authors: Mishra Ankur , Priya Aayushi
Published: March 2020

Transportation or transport sector is a legal source to take or carry things from one place to another. With the passage of time, transportation faces many issues like high accidents rate, traffic congestion, traffic & carbon emissions air pollution, etc. In some cases, transportation sector faced alleviating the brutality of crash related injuries in accident. Due to such complexity, researchers integrate virtual technologies with transportation which known as Intelligent Transport System. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) provide transport solutions by utilizing state-of-the-art information and telecommunications technologies. It is an integrated system of people, roads and vehicles, designed to significantly contribute to improve road safety, efficiency and comfort, as well as environmental conservation through realization of smoother traffic by relieving traffic congestion. This paper aims to elucidate various aspects of ITS - it's need, the various user applications, technologies utilized and concludes by emphasizing the case study of IBM ITS.
Kefir Susu Nabati dengan Penambahan Kulit Pisang Tanduk (Musa Paradisiacal Var. Corniculata)
Authors: Priscilla Vina , Pantjajani Tjandra , Irawati Fenny
Published: March 2020

Abstract – Non dairy milk contains high protein and carbohydrate, low fat, and free lactose. Even more, banana peel has a potential as prebiotic because it contains 33% fructooligosaccharides (FOS). Banana peel was usually being thrown away although it still had good content. That would be a potential resource to make a non dairy kefir from it. This research aimed to know the effect on changes of fermentation parameters, the results of organoleptic tests, and the best treatment in making non dairy kefir with addition of Tanduk banana peel. The results showed that the parameters of total sugar, lactic acid, pH, TAT, viscosity, ethanol, number of yeast and LAB tests were significantly different in each sample even though not all samples were significantly different on reducing sugar. The results of organoleptic tests showed that non dairy kefir without the addition of Tanduk banana peel was the most preferred kefir with quite sweet and sour taste, not alcoholic, less sour and quite unpleasant aroma, a yellowish white color, quite thick consistency, and not bitter aftertaste. The best treatment based on the effective-index method was non dairy kefir with the addition of 5% Tanduk banana peel. Keywords: kefir, tanduk banana, non dairy milk

Abstrak – Susu nabati memiliki kandungan protein dan karbohidrat yang tinggi, rendah lemak, serta tidak mengandung laktosa. Kulit pisang berpotensi sebagai prebiotik karena mengandung 33% fructooligosaccharides (FOS). Kandungan gizi kulit pisang dan susu nabati yang baik serta keinginan memanfaatkan kulit pisang Tanduk yang biasanya dibuang menjadi alasan untuk membuat kefir susu nabati dengan penambahan kulit pisang Tanduk. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh terhadap perubahan parameter fermentasi, hasil uji organoleptik, dan perlakuan terbaik dalam pembuatan kefir susu nabati dengan penambahan kulit pisang Tanduk. Penelitian ini mengunakan metode rancangan acak lengkap dengan variasi kadar kulit pisang Tanduk yang ditambahkan 0%, 5%, dan 10%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa parameter gula total, asam laktat, pH, TAT, viskositas, etanol, jumlah khamir dan BAL, terdapat perbedaan signifikan pada setiap sampel, sedangkan pada parameter gula reduksi tidak semua sampel mengalami perbedaan signifikan. Hasil uji organoleptik kefir susu nabati tanpa penambahan kulit pisang Tanduk merupakan kefir yang paling disukai dengan karakteristik rasa yang cukup manis, cukup asam, tidak beralkohol, aroma kurang asam dan cukup langu, berwarna putih kekuningan, menghasilkan aftertaste yang tidak pahit, serta memiliki konsistensi cukup kental. Perlakuan terbaik berdasarkan metode indeks efektivitas adalah kefir susu nabati dengan penambahan kulit pisang Tanduk 5%. Kata kunci: kefir, pisang tanduk, susu nabati
Pengaruh Pengolahan Terhadap Nilai Fungsional Bawang Putih (Allium sativum)
Authors: Thalia Chessa Uly , Chrisnasari Ruth , Rosita Dewi Ardhia Dheasy
Published: March 2020

Abstract-Organosulphur compounds in garlic has bactericidal effect and antioxidant potentials. However, toxic effects and strong odor produced by the compound allicin contribute to the reduction of garlic consumption. The production of allicin compound can be inhibited by skipping grinding and substituting it with other methods such as heating with oven and soaking in salt water, so the production pathway of organosulphur compounds will produce S-allyl cysteine which have lower toxic effect and antioxidant activity up to six fold compared to allicin. This research is done as a preliminary test to know the effect of process towards functional value of garlic. The results showed that the best treatment for black garlic (80℃ for 40 days) and pickled garlic (salt concentration of 3% for 40 days) has antioxidant activity (37,03%, 72,30%, and 32,17%), phenolic content (0,50mg GAE/g sample, 1,09mg GAE/g sample, and 0,146mg GAE/g sample), vitamin C content (0,068% b/b, 0,348% b/b, and 0,054% b/b), and protein content (3,1% N, 7,61% N, and 1,45% N) respectively that was significantly different (pvalue < 0,05), antimicrobial activity and total plate count test was not significantly different (pvalue > 0,05). Therefore, the process that gives the highest functional value was the black garlic.

Keywords: garlic, black garlic, pickled garlic, functional food, antioxidant activity, phenols, alliin, S-allyl cysteine

Abstrak-Senyawa organosulfur dalam bawang putih memiliki efek bakteriosidal dan potensi sebagai antioksidan. Namun, adanya efek toksik dan bau menyengat yang dihasilkan oleh senyawa allisin mengurangi daya konsumsi masyarakat. Produksi senyawa allisin dapat dihambat dengan menghilangkan penggerusan dan melakukan pengolahan yang lain, yaitu pengovenan dan perendaman pada air garam, sehingga jalur produksi senyawa organosulfur akan menghasilkan S-allyl cysteine dengan efek toksik jauh lebih kecil namun aktivitas antioksidan enam kali lebih tinggi dibandingkan allisin. Penelitian ini sebagai uji pendahuluan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengolahan terhadap nilai fungsional bawang putih. Dari hasil uji, bawang putih, perlakuan terbaik bawang hitam (suhu 80℃ selama 40 hari), dan pickled garlic (kadar garam 3% selama 40 hari) secara berturut-turut memiliki aktivitas antioksidan (37,03%, 72,30%, dan 32,17%), senyawa fenolik total (0,50mg GAE/g sampel, 1,09mg GAE/g sampel, dan 0,146mg GAE/g sampel), kadar vitamin C (0,068% b/b, 0,348% b/b, dan 0,054% b/b), dan kadar protein (3,1% N, 7,61% N, dan 1,45% N) yang berbeda signifikan (pvalue < 0,05), aktivitas antimikroba dan uji total plate count tidak berbeda signifikan (pvalue > 0,05), sehingga pengolahan yang memberikan nilai fungsional tertinggi yaitu bawang hitam.

Kata kunci: bawang putih, bawang hitam, pickled garlic, pangan fungsional, aktivitas antioksidan, fenolik, alliin, S-allyl cysteine.
Stereotype-forming potential of metaphors in creating the image of Russia in German mass media discourse
Authors: Nagumanova V. A.
Published: March 2020

The paper considers metaphor as a tool of forming and/or maintaining stereotypes about Russia in German mass media discourse. The actualization of stereotypes in media texts plays a key role in creating the image of a country in the mind of the recipient, while researches pay attention to both extralinguistic factors and linguistic ways of introducing a stereotype into the text. Metaphor is one of the effective ways to actualize stereotypes, as it has the ability to influence the perception of information, it can have a strong effect on the recipient, including the formation of his/her world outlook. The author analyzes the implementation of stereotypes about Russia in German mass media through various metaphorical models. The empirical material comprises metaphorical statements selected from online versions of the most popular social and political newspapers and magazines in Germany.