bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
New occurrences, mean infestation intensity and prevalence of parasitic isopods (Isopoda, Cymothoida, Bopyridae) associated with Macrobrachium amazonicum (Decapoda, Palaemonidae) from the mouth of the Amazon River
Authors: Duarte Sting Silva , Lima Jô de Farias , Viana Lucio André
Published: July 2024

Abstract The Amazon prawn or Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862) is widely distributed in South America, occurring in the Orinoco and Amazon rivers, and forms an important source of income for riverside families. This prawn hosts crustacean ectoparasites of the genus Probopyrus (Giard & Bonnier, 1888) (Bopyridae) that infest its gill cavity. The aim of the present study was to report new occurrences of Probopyrus in Amazon prawns caught in the Amazon River. Macrobrachium amazonicum prawns were collected between May 2017 and April 2018, and again from July 2021 to May 2022 in the regions of Ilha de Santana and Rio Mazagão, state of Amapá, Brazil. Among the 5,179 prawn specimens caught, 133 were parasitized by the ectoparasites Probopyrus pandalicola (Packard, 1879), Probopyrus bithynis (Richardson, 1904), Probopyrus floridensis (Richardson, 1904) and Probopyrus palaemoni (Lemos de Castro & Brasil Lima, 1974). These occurrences of P. floridensis and P. palaemoni in M. amazonicum were the first records of this on the northern coast of Brazil. These four ectoparasites are not limited to specific host species or genera, as observed in this study, which reports four species of Probopyrus infesting M. amazonicum.
Ecophysiological investigation of the cyanobacteria Anabaenopsis elenkinii and Limnospira platensis: predominant species in saline/alkaline lakes of the Pantanal Wetland
Authors: Santos Kleber Renan de Souza , Hentschke Guilherme Scotta , Sakamoto Arnaldo Yoso , Carvalho Luciana Retz de , Sant’Anna Célia Leite
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Aim In this study, we investigated the distribution of Anabaenopsis elenkinii and Limnospira platensis in the saline-alkaline lakes of Nhecolândia (Pantanal wetland) and evaluated the impact of pH, temperature, and nitrogen on their growth and development to understand their ecological responses, showing insights into their ecophysiology in both cultured and natural environments. Methods Both species were collected in the subsurface, using a plastic bottle (200 mL) and the parameters temperature, conductivity, and pH were measured in situ. From these samples, the strains A. elenkinii CCIBt1059 and L. platensis CCIBt3335 were isolated and underwent six different cultivation treatments, in triplicate, during 30 days, with daily cell count, photoperiod of 12-12 hours of light-dark, and light intensity between 80-100 µmol photons m-2.s-1, using BG-11 modified medium, as follows: nitrate concentration experiments were performed with a 750 mg.L-1 NaNO3 (50%) and a nitrogen-free condition (0%) (T1 vs T2); temperature experiments were performed with 30 °C and 35 °C (T3 vs T4); pH experiments with 10.5 and 7.0 (T5 vs T6). The adopted control conditions were BG-11m medium (3% NaNO3, 45 mg.L-1), pH adjusted to 9.5, and temperature set at 25 °C. Results We have found that the treatment with the highest nitrogen availability (T1), pH of 9.5, and a temperature of 25 °C, provides the most favorable conditions for the growth of both studied species. In nature, A. elenkinii occurred predominantly between pH 9.04 to 10.4 (average 9.8) and L. platensis at pH 9.22 to 10.23 (mean 9.9), highlighting the alkaliphilic nature of these species. Furthermore, we observed that temperature influences the frequency of heterocyte formation in A. elenkinii. At elevated temperatures (30 and 35 °C), the frequency of heterocytes was higher compared to 25 °C during the exponential growth phase, indicating that increased heterocyte formation is a strategy in response to temperature stress. Conclusions This research provides valuable insights into the ecological aspects and optimization of the cultivation of the two species studied, which hold ecological significance to saline lakes. Further studies are recommended to explore their potential biotechnological applications.
Comparative analysis of ex situ zooplankton hatching methods
Authors: Flores-Mendez Daniel Nino , Gutierrez María Florencia
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Aims This study aims to analyze the efficiency of two novel methods for ex situ zooplankton hatching experiments, compared with a traditional one. Both proposed methods were specifically designed to minimize sediment resuspension during the sampling of hatched individuals when no previous egg isolation is performed. Methods Sediment samples were collected from shallow lakes, homogenized, and incubated for 18 days under stable laboratory conditions. The traditional method (1M) involved simple water filtration from incubated sediments. The so called “inverted funnel filtering” method (2M) includes an inverted funnel located above the sediment to trap zooplankton that passes through the funnel aperture, and the “levels filtering” method (3M) involves perforated plates above the sediment. The efficiency of each method was evaluated by analyzing the cumulative abundance and number of taxa in hatched total zooplankton, rotifers, and microcrustaceans, as well as the overall composition. Results The new proposed methods significantly favored higher abundances than 1M for total zooplankton and rotifers. Even more, 3M outperformed 2M in the case of microcrustacean hatching abundances. Conclusions Our findings suggest that despite all analyzed methods being suitable for studying zooplankton hatchings, the newly proposed methods incorporating internal structures to minimize sediment resuspension displayed increased capture efficiency.
Tendência da mortalidade por transtornos mentais e comportamentais devidos ao uso de álcool no Brasil, 2010-2021
Authors: Morais Wygor Bruno e Silva , Nascimento Fernando Ferraz do , Penha Jardeliny Corrêa da , Andrade Jesusmar Ximenes , Mascarenhas Márcio Dênis Medeiros , Rodrigues Malvina Thais Pacheco
Published: July 2024

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a tendência da mortalidade por transtornos mentais e comportamentais devidos ao uso de álcool no Brasil em 2010-2021. Métodos: Estudo de séries temporais, com dados do Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade. A variação percentual anual (VPA) e respectivos intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%) foram calculados por regressão linear de Prais-Winsten. Resultados: Houve tendência estacionária na mortalidade no Brasil como um todo (VPA = 0,6; IC95% -4,2;3,0), tendência decrescente em indivíduos de 20-29 anos nas regiões Sul (VPA = -7,4; IC95% -10,0;-4,3) e Nordeste (VPA = -3,4; IC95% -6,4;-0,4), em pessoas de 30-39 anos no Centro-Oeste (VPA = -3,8; IC95% -7,4;-0,1) e naqueles com 40-49 anos nas regiões Sul (VPA = -2,1; IC95% -3,8;-0,4), Norte (VPA = -3,1; IC95% -5,7;-0,5) e Centro-Oeste (VPA = -2,9; IC95% -5,5;-0,3). Conclusão: A mortalidade por transtornos mentais e comportamentais devidos ao uso de álcool apresentou tendência estacionária no Brasil e decrescente em algumas faixas etárias.
Prescription of HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in emergency care units and return for follow-up appointments in specialized services in Salvador, Brazil, 2018: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Silva Flávia Carneiro da , Magno Laio , Santos Carlos Antônio de Souza Teles
Published: July 2024

Abstract Objective: To analyze HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) prescription and return for follow-up appointments. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study using data on people who sought PEP in emergency care units (UPAs) and specialized medical services in Salvador, BA, Brazil, between January-December/2018. Results: Of the 1,525 people who sought PEP at UPAs, 1,273 (83.5%) met PEP eligibility criteria, while 252 (16.5%) did not; of the eligible group, 1,166 (91.6%) had antiretrovirals prescribed, while 107 (8.4%) eligible people did not; of the total number of people with PEP prescriptions, only 226 (19.4%) returned for the first follow-up appointment, 115 (9.9%) for the second, and 33 (2.8%) for the third in order to complete the protocol. Conclusion: We found a significant proportion of eligible users who did not have PEP prescribed at UPAs and a significant loss of return for specialized service follow-up appointments.
KADININ GÜÇLENMESİNİN TOPLUMSAL CİNSİYET ALGISINA ETKİSİ
Authors: Yalçın Melike
Published: July 2024

Bu araştırma, kadınların güçlenmesinin toplumsal cinsiyet algısına etkisini betimsel düzeyde incelemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmaya Ankara Mamak Belediyesine bağlı Aile Merkezlerinden hizmet alan ve araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 426 kadın katılım sağlamıştır. Veri toplam aracı olarak sosyodemografik form, Kadının Güçlendirilmesi Ölçeği ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet Algısı Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Bu araştırmada kullanılan Kadının Güçlendirilmesi Ölçeği puan ortalaması 1.66±.148’dir. Katılımcıların Kadının Güçlendirilmesi Ölçeği alt ölçeklerinden olan Kadınların Bağımsız Hareket Edebilmesi Ölçeği ortalama puanı 2.00±.188, Aile Baskısından Kurtulma Alt Ölçeği ortalama puanı 1.88±.205 ve Ekonomik Güvence ve Katkı Ölçeği ortalama puanı 1.77±.274 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Toplumsal Cinsiyet Algı Ölçeğinden alınan puan ortalaması 2.81±.335’dir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre katılımcıların medeni durumu ve evlenme şekli toplumsal cinsiyet algı düzeyleri üzerinde etkilidir. Medeni durum, evlenme şekli ve ilk evlenme yaşı ile kadının güçlenmesi arasında istatiksel fark vardır. Kadınların bağımsız hareket edebilmesi ile toplumsal cinsiyet algısı arasında pozitif yönde, güçlü ve anlamlı bir ilişki bulunduğu gözlenmiştir (r=.702, p
Building Identities: Ancient Legacies and Modern Visions in Architecture of the Americas
Authors: Mamani-Fuentes Francisco
Published: July 2024

Review of Antes de America: Fuentes originarias en la cultura moderna, an exhibition at the at Fundación Juan March, Madrid, Spain, 6 October 2023–10 March 2024, curated by Manuel Fontán del Junco, María Toledo Gutiérrez, and Rodrigo Gutiérrez Viñuales. This exhibition explored the artistic and architectural connections between Spain and the Americas, focusing on the reinterpretation of the forms and meanings of ancient Indigenous cultures of the American continent from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. It also highlighted the fascination with ‘the ancestral’, a paradigm that has significantly influenced the aesthetics of both the recent past and the present.
A Novel Game-Theoretical Approach for The Possibilistic Mean - Variance Model
Authors: Göktaş Furkan
Published: July 2024

Possibility theory is a significant tool to deal with the imprecise probability and benefit from the expert knowledge. Thus, the possibilistic mean - variance (MV) model is a considerable alternative for the portfolio selection problem. In this study, we propose an extension of the possibilistic MV model to the multiple market strategies where we assume that the possibility distributions of asset returns are given with triangular fuzzy numbers. The proposed extension, which is related to the game theory is given with a linear optimization problem. Thus, it can be solved with the Simplex algorithm as in this study. After giving the theoretical points, we illustrate it by using a numerical example. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first paper bringing the game theory and the possibilistic MV model together.
Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Selection Using the MEREC-Based CoCoSo Method
Authors: Okursoy Algın , Tezsürücü Coşansu Didem
Published: July 2024

Electric vehicles are a good alternative to traditional fossil fuel vehicles with their cheap maintenance costs, low consumption, and environmentally friendly technologies. Considering that three-quarters of today's greenhouse gas emissions originate from transportation, the increase in the use of electric vehicles will greatly contribute to the achievement of decreasing environmental issues. In this study, it is aimed to rank zero-emission SUV-type electric vehicles that all are available for sale in Turkey with MEREC-based CoCoSo. In the study, vehicles are considered to an evaluation in four different scenarios, where they are combined, urban and highway travel situations and performance oriented. In each scenario, the Scenarios were evaluated under two headings with and without the price criterion. When the results are examined, it has been determined that the vehicles that are thought to have economical prices are in the last place in the rankings made with the CoCoSo method by objective weights.
Projeto De Habitação de Interesse Social (HI) Para Moradores em Áreas de Risco no Jardim Gardênia Campo, Suzano
Authors: Santanna Gabriel Miranda , Nascimento Ana Paula Branco do , Yoshikawa Nestor Kenji
Published: July 2024

No último século, observou-se a acentuação de grupos de fragilidade socioeconômica se alocando em áreas impróprias, formando assentamentos precários. O Programa Minha Casa Minha Vida (PMCMV) tem sua relevância reconhecida pelo enfrentamento ao déficit habitacional, mas críticas são feitas a seu modelo de produção de moradias padronizadas. Entre 2020 e 2022, foi feito acompanhamento do projeto de Intervenção Jardim Gardênia Campo, no município de Suzano, para a construção de moradias para famílias assentadas em áreas de risco de deslizamento, e observou-se um projeto arquitetônico de aproximadamente 14m², com área reduzida para contenção de custos. Esta pesquisa de caráter investigativo e exploratório possui o objetivo de desenvolver um projeto arquitetônico alternativo voltado à intervenção no Jardim Gardênia Campo, cuja metodologia se baseou em três etapas: investigar o projeto desenvolvido por meio de conversas informais e acesso a peças gráficas, analisar o projeto arquitetônico segundo a metodologia da Fundação João Pinheiro para identificação de inadequações, e elaborar uma nova planta arquitetônica baseada em requisitos técnicos e diretrizes projetivas, com auxílio de ferramentas de Build Information Modeling (BIM). Como resultado, identificou-se que o projeto original apresentava potencial inadequação domiciliar em virtude da ausência de cômodos mínimos, e obteve-se um conjunto de quatro projetos arquitetônicos alternativos de expansão planejada, com média de 77,28m² construídos no pavimento térreo. Como conclusão, aponta-se o expressivo aumento da área mínima construída após a incorporação de requisitos normativos e estratégias de elaboração de projeto, com necessidade de uma intervenção pública mais efetiva no que tange a questão habitacional.
Resiliência Urbana e Desastres Naturais: perspectivas para o planejamento territorial no município de Petrópolis, no RJ
Authors: Machado Giovanna Proença , Araujo Eloisa Carvalho de
Published: July 2024

Este artigo aborda a necessidade de atribuir urgência de políticas de prevenção em centros urbanos, ao enfatizar o caso de Petrópolis, que é historicamente alvo de impactos socioambientais advindos de eventos relacionados a desastres ocasionados por chuvas extremas. Ao destacar a relação entre mudanças climáticas e desastres naturais, ressalta-se a importância de políticas públicas e conscientização pública para consolidar e intensificar a resiliência urbana e populacional dentro da temática. A metodologia adotada trata o presente texto como um ensaio reflexivo, com investigação de caráter descritiva e exploratória, buscando, ao analisar o tema, contextualizar o município de Petrópolis, enfatizando o papel do Plano Koeler desde sua fundação, e apontando lacunas no desenvolvimento territorial, ao longo do crescimento urbano da cidade, até os dias atuais. Por uma abordagem propositiva, melhorias no Plano Municipal de Redução de Risco são recomendadas, veiculando a articulação de temas associados ao campo da mitigação, habitação, projetos integrados, desenvolvimento institucional, contingência, controle urbano, legislação, capacitação entre outros. A conclusão destaca a necessidade de reavaliação e inovação constante, integrando tecnologias, participação comunitária e educação com o objetivo de criar estratégias de resposta imediata associadas a uma cultura de prevenção e resiliência frente aos desafios ambientais e sociais urbanos.
Soluções Baseadas na Natureza e Mudanças Climáticas: uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura.
Authors: Kuestra Rodrigo , Quaresma Cristiano Capellani
Published: July 2024

As cidades são as principais fontes de gases do efeito estufa (GEE) e sofrem episódios intensos de inundações urbanas, que afetam, sobretudo, a população mais vulnerável. Contudo, políticas públicas urbanas municipais têm dado pouca atenção à questão, prejudicando a resiliência e ampliando as injustiças sociais. As Soluções Baseadas na Natureza (SbN) podem auxiliar no combate aos problemas urbanos relacionados às mudanças climáticas, especialmente por entender como as atividades humanas, incluindo a urbanização, afetam a distribuição dos organismos e ecossistemas no espaço geográfico, além de oferecer alternativas verdes para o tratamento da questão. Assim, buscou-se, por meio de Revisão Sistemática de Literatura e análise bibliométrica, identificar exemplos de aplicações das SbN para adaptação às inundações urbanas e redução dos GEE. Os resultados demonstraram que o Sponge City Program (China) e o florestamento urbano foram os temas mais estudados acerca da utilização das SbN no combate aos GEE e às inundações urbanas.
Áreas verdes urbanas: Oásis de biodiversidade para o controle biológico de pragas
Authors: Russi Alessandra
Published: July 2024

Os espaços verdes urbanos desempenham um papel crucial na conservação da biodiversidade local e na melhoria da qualidade de vida da população urbana. No entanto, o controle de pragas nesses espaços apresenta desafios significativos, uma vez que as abordagens tradicionais baseadas no emprego de pesticidas químicos podem ter impactos negativos na saúde humana e no meio ambiente. Isso tem levado à exploração de abordagens alternativas de manejo de pragas, com foco em métodos de controle biológico. Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre estratégias de controle biológico de pragas adotadas em áreas verdes urbanas. A metodologia envolveu a busca de artigos científicos, publicados nos últimos cinco anos, na base de dados Science Direct, utilizando os descritores "controle biológico" e "jardins urbanos". A pesquisa resultou em um total de 27 artigos abordando métodos de controle biológico: natural (7 artigos), conservativo (15 artigos) e aumentativo (5 artigos). Os resultados destacam a importância do manejo biológico de pragas em espaços verdes urbanos, com ênfase para estratégias de controle biológico conservativo, por meio da conservação do habitat de populações de inimigos naturais, emprego de resíduos urbanos orgânicos na adubação do solo e o monitoramento de pragas e seus agentes de biocontrole. Em síntese, o controle biológico de pragas representa uma alternativa ecológica e sustentável ao uso de pesticidas sintéticos, contribuindo para a manutenção do equilíbrio ambiental e para a disponibilização de serviços ecossistêmicos.
Caracterização morfo-hidrológica de pequena bacia amazônica como subsídio ao processo de revitalização de rio urbano
Authors: Rodrigues John Witysel Santos , Silva Junior Marcos Antonio Barbosa da
Published: July 2024

No cenário urbano, os rios estão vulneráveis à diversas ações antrópicas que impactam a sua funcionabilidade, como: ocupações marginais irregulares, lançamento de efluentes, descarte de resíduos e obras hidráulicas inadequadas. É neste contexto que se encontra o Igarapé Oriundo, um pequeno rio urbano do município de Itaituba, sudoeste do Pará. Como um passo inicial para o seu eventual processo de revitalização, este artigo realizou uma caracterização morfo-hidrológica de sua bacia de drenagem em ambiente SIG. Para isso, foram utilizadas imagens SRTM, como fonte de dados altimétricos, e o software QGIS, para o processamento e análise dos dados. Definidos os limites da área de contribuição da bacia, foram obtidas e avaliadas as suas características: físicas, morfométricas e hidrológicas. Quanto às características físicas, a área de drenagem obtida foi de 2,73 km², perímetro de 10,41 km, altitude média de 21,15 m, declividade média de 3,97% e comprimento axial da bacia de 3,82 km. Foi identificado o Igarapé Oriundo como único canal contribuinte, com extensão de cerca de 4,05 km. Em relação a morfometria, a bacia apresentara coeficiente de compacidade de 2,76, fator de forma de 0,19 e razão de elongação de 0,49; assim como densidade de drenagem de 1,49 km/km², razão de relevo de 0,01 e índice de sinuosidade de 1,06. As vazões máximas obtidas, considerando uma chuva com TR de 10 anos e 25 anos, foram de foram 29,64 e 34,90 m³/s. Nesse viés, conclui-se que a bacia possui baixa susceptibilidade a enchentes em condições normais de precipitação.
Gestão de Resíduos Sólidos nas Cidades da Região Imediata de Rondonópolis (RIR): Uma Análise Dos Planos Municipais De Gestão Integrada De Resíduos Sólidos (PMGIRS)
Authors: Braga Júnior Éder , Albertin Ricardo Massulo
Published: July 2024

A pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar por meio dos PMGIRS nas cidades da RIR os dados de geração e disposição final dos resíduos sólidos. Para tanto, pretende-se analisar a existência/ausência de PMGIRS nas cidades da RIR; examinar o conteúdo dos planos e comparar a gestão de resíduos sólidos nas cidades, tomando como base os dados de geração e disposição final. Os Planos de Gestão de Resíduos Sólidos, com destaque para o PMGIRS, são instrumentos importantes da PNRS, exigindo como conteúdo mínimo, dados e informações sobre a gestão e gerenciamento de Resíduos Sólidos Urbanos (RSU). A pesquisa obteve nos Planos Municipais, a principal fonte de dados quantitativos e qualitativos quanto a geração e disposição final de resíduos sólidos. As cidades que englobam a RIR, compreendem os domínios do cerrado, um dos hotspots presentes no território brasileiro, que contém importantes afluentes da bacia do rio Paraguai e da bacia do rio Araguaia.  A análise da gestão e gerenciamento de RSU nas cidades da RIR contribui para uma gestão ambiental adequada e ordenamento espacial dessas cidades e suas relações com o meio ambiente, sendo importes para o planejamento ambiental e para a qualidade de vida da população dessa região.
Indicadores de Mobilidade Urbana das capitais do Sul do Brasil
Authors: Costa Laura Meira , Silva Thaísa Leal da
Published: July 2024

A urbanização acelerada aliada às elevadas taxas de motorização individual tem causado diversos problemas na mobilidade urbana, dificultando o desenvolvimento das cidades. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste artigo é analisar os indicadores urbanos de mobilidade das capitais do Sul do Brasil, segundo o Ranking Connected Smart Cities (RCSC) com o intuito de identificar algumas potencialidades e fragilidades em relação às cidades analisadas. Na metodologia de pesquisa, inicialmente realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica sobre as temáticas de cidades inteligentes e mobilidade urbana, logo após realizou-se uma comparação dos indicadores urbanos de Mobilidade de Porto Alegre-RS, Florianópolis-SC e Curitiba-PR segundo o Ranking Connected Smart Cities de 2021, 2022 e 2023. A partir dos resultados, foi possível verificar o desenvolvimento das cidades no decorrer dos três anos analisados, bem como analisar os resultados de ações urbanas implantadas no âmbito da mobilidade urbana ou carência delas. Outrossim, averiguou-se a relevância da coleta de dados no que diz respeito aos indicadores urbanos, parâmetros pertinentes para o planejamento e desenvolvimento das cidades, bem como determinantes na proposição de melhorias voltadas à mobilidade urbana das cidades.
Segurança alimentar na trilha da proteção de direitos humanos
Authors: Almeida Fernanda Leão de
Published: July 2024

No âmbito do regime universal de proteção dos direitos humanos, o presente artigo destina-se à demonstração do respaldo jurídico do Programa Cozinha Solidária, através da aquisição de alimentos da agricultura familiar, à luz dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) da Agenda 30 da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU), da Constituição Federal de 1988 e da Lei Federal nº 14.628, de 20 de julho de 2023. A segurança alimentar que informa a política pública volta-se à defesa ambiental, à sustentabilidade urbana, à efetividade do direito fundamental à saúde, como corolário do direito à vida, a par de também figurar como alternativa de geração de renda e capacitação em prol de segmentos vulneráveis de pessoas na esteira da igualdade material.
Quality improvement opportunities for urine culture follow-up in a tertiary care emergency department: A pilot study
Authors: Rajaram Akshay , Clapham Glenda , Nemnom Marie-Joe , Thiruganasambandamoorthy Venkatesh
Published: July 2024

Institutional quality assurance processes have been developed to address the follow up of abnormal test results ordered in the emergency department (ED). We conducted a health records review at an academic tertiary care ED to understand the process and times taken to follow up post-discharge urine culture results transferred to physicians for review.
All patients (age ≥18 years) who were seen and discharged between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 and had a positive urine culture were eligible for inclusion. We randomly selected 100 patients, abstracted follow-up times, and reported descriptive statistics.
65 were initially identified as requiring further follow-up for their culture results. Nearly 80% of these patients required new, additional, or revised antimicrobial therapy. Overall, the mean time from ED discharge to follow-up completion was 3.4 days (SD 2.1 days). The longest contributor was the time for transfer of results from nurses to physicians for review at 1.4 days (SD 1.2 days).
We demonstrated considerable delay in the follow-up of urine culture results requiring physician review. Future work should address opportunities for reducing times to follow-up, including semi-automation of benign culture results and capture of key patient demographic information in the electronic medical record.
Pelvic congestion syndrome and its treatment: topic review
Authors: Estrada Fernando G. R. , Juarez Miguel A. S. , Valenzuela Marlon E. L.
Published: July 2024

Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is a pathology characterized by pain in the pelvic region that occurs chronically and is usually associated with the presence of varicose veins in the genital, vulvar or perineal region as a consequence of venous reflux of gonadal, gluteal or peri uterine veins, as well as compression syndromes in the left renal veins or iliac segments, which can lead to a spectrum of clinical symptoms ranging from dysuria, pain when standing, dyspareunia and intense dysmenorrhea, or equally psychological symptoms such as mood disorders or depression, which affect the quality of life of patients. Despite its high prevalence, this disease continues to be underdiagnosed and mistreated. The etiology varies involving factors in mechanics, hemodynamics, anatomical defects, anomalies of venous return, multiparity, including hormonal factors, obesity, or sedentary lifestyle, which favor blood stasis and consequent venous dilation. The diagnosis is made with an appropriate clinical examination, and confirmed with imaging studies, phlebography being the gold standard due to its diagnostic and therapeutic usefulness. There is currently a wide variety in the treatment of PCS, however endovascular management with sclerotherapy and embolization is the one that has shown the best results with clinical improvement and quality of life. This article seeks to review the literature on pelvic congestion syndrome with the aim of understanding a frequently overlooked disease and the diagnostic and therapeutic alternatives to treat these patients.
Index finger and ring finger ratio (2D:4D) and it\'s correlation with Hypertension and it\'s affects for possibility factors in cardiovascular diseases in North Indian female population
Authors: Kumar Sunil , Ali Sadakat
Published: July 2024

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and is a growing concern globally. The 2nd to 4th digit ratio (2D:4D), determined by the relative length of the index and ring fingers, has been linked to prenatal testosterone exposure and potentially cardiovascular health. This study investigates the correlation between 2D:4D ratio and hypertension in a North Indian female population, exploring its potential role as a risk factor for CVDs.

A cross-sectional study will be conducted among North Indian females. Participants will be recruited through community outreach and healthcare facilities. Data collection will involve: 1. Demographic information; 2. Blood pressure measurement to identify hypertensive and normotensive individuals; 3. Measurement of the 2nd and 4th finger lengths on both hands to calculate the 2D:4D ratio.

The study is expected to reveal a correlation between 2D:4D ratio and hypertension prevalence in the North Indian female population. We hypothesize that females with a lower 2D:4D ratio (indicating higher prenatal testosterone exposure) might exhibit a higher prevalence of hypertension. This finding could suggest a potential association between prenatal hormonal influences and increased risk of CVDs in later life.

This study design is cross-sectional, and causality cannot be established. Further longitudinal studies would be needed to explore the cause-and-effect relationship between 2D:4D ratio, hypertension, and CVD development.
Unusual variations in Gantzer muscle and neurovascular structures of forearm
Authors: Sharma Urvi , Verma Suman
Published: July 2024

: Gantzer muscles are variants in forearm. They may cause compressive neuropathy affecting median or anterior interroseous nerve (Kiloh Nevin syndrome). Dual origin of Gantzer muscle forms tunnel which includes median nerve, this report reveals unique anatomical scenario where Gantzer muscle may compress and entrap median nerve.

: Present study reported dual origin of gantzer muscles in right forearm. It was pierced by median nerve and brachial artery. Two anterior interroseous artery emerged from common interroseous artery. Later, both anterior interroseous artery anastomosed with posterior interroseous artery.

: This variation is clinically significant since symptoms of median nerve compression caused by comparable changes are sometimes mistaken with symptoms caused by more prevalent causes like radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome.

: Noticed variation is particularly beneficial to hand surgeons since this unusual muscle serves as anatomical reference for procedures in this region. The safety and effectiveness of surgery are improved by knowledge of nerve variations. To the best of our knowledge, this variant has not been mentioned in current medical literature.
Unlocking the potential of digital twins: Transforming hospital practices for better care
Authors: Murugan Vignesh
Published: July 2024

Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical assets or processes and have emerged as a promising technology in various industries, including healthcare. This paper explores the application of digital twins in hospital operations and talks about their role in enhancing patient care and improving workflow efficiency. Through a comprehensive review of the literature and analysis of case studies, we examine how digital twins are revolutionizing traditional hospital practices and improving the delivery of healthcare services. The paper begins with an introduction to digital twins in healthcare, which provides an idea of the technology and its underlying principles. We then explore the many ways in which digital twins are being implemented across different areas of hospital operations, from patient monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to medication management in the pharmacy. Throughout this paper, we have included flowcharts that will help the reader better understand the idea we pitch. Furthermore, the paper discusses the challenges and considerations associated with adopting digital twins in hospital settings, including data privacy concerns, interoperability issues, and the need for better infrastructure. We also explore emerging trends and future directions in digital twin technology. We try to predict how this technology may continue to evolve and shape the future of patient care. In conclusion, this paper underscores the potential of digital twins to transform hospital practices and revolutionize the delivery of healthcare services. By using the power of digital twins, hospitals can improve operational efficiency, personalize patient care, and ultimately improve the overall quality of healthcare delivery.
Using ChatGPT as a grief counseling tool in end-stage cancer diagnosis
Authors: Patel Heena
Published: July 2024

With the advent of Artificial Intelligence, the healthcare system around the world has a golden opportunity to improve the quality of care and efficiently enforce the management of patients. It is the need of the hour to explore and learn what AI, and by extension, the Large Language Models like ChatGPT, can do to make the process of healing a better experience.
Chemoproteomic analysis of the promising candidate molecule of the indole derivative with lab code SV-1010 and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Authors: Galenko-Yaroshevsky Pavel A. , Torshin Ivan Yu. , Gromov Andrey N. , Reyer Ivan A. , Gromova Olga A. , Glechyan Tereza R. , Suzdalev Konstantin F. , Zadorozhniy Andrey V. , Zelenskaya Anait V.
Published: July 2024

Introduction: For effective and safe pharmacotherapy of pain, it is important to evaluate the mechanisms and spectrum of action of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including their effect on the proteom, central effect, as well as pain relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. The aim of the study was to evaluate the complex of differences between the promising candidate-molecule of indole derivative SV-1010 and the well-known NSAIDs.
Materials and Methods: Chemoproteomic moduling of pharmacological effects of SV-1010 and NSAID diclofenac, nimesulide and ketorolac on the rat proteom by means of topological analysis of chemographs.
Results: The significant differences in the effects of the studied molecules were found for 820 proteins of the rat proteom. SV-1010, to a lesser degree than the other molecules, can inhibit dopamine D1- and D2-type receptors and, at the same time, stimulate the release of dopamine in the neostriatum (EC50 = 27 nM). SV-1010, to a greater extent than the other molecules, can inhibit the GABA conveyor (EC50 = 65 nM) and the NMDA receptors Grin1/Grin2b (IC50 175 nM). SV-1010 can activate Cannabinoid CB2 receptors, inhibit enzymes of leukotriene biosynthesis, CC receptors of pro-inflammatory chemokines and leukotrienes.
Conclusion: The chemoreactomic and chemoproteomic profiling of SV-1010 indicated its potential central effect through dopaminergic and GABA-neurotransmission and additional anti-inflammatory mechanisms, which can help increase pain-relieving effects.
Noche y Niebla de Alan Resnais: una mirada desde la perspectiva de Walter Benjamin
Authors: Tato Johanna Michelle
Published: July 2024

El documental Noche y Niebla, dirigido por Alain Resnais, ofrece un testimonio visual y emotivo de los horrores del Holocausto, explorando las consecuencias devastadoras de la política represiva del régimen nazi durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Memoria y olvido: el papel de las películas domésticas en la construcción de la figura paterna en los documentales en primera persona
Authors: Casale Marta N. R.
Published: July 2024

Si bien la utilización de imágenes provenientes del cine doméstico en el documental autobiográfico tuvo esporádicas apariciones desde la década del ’70, no fue hasta los noventa que esta práctica ganó terreno, juntamente con el giro subjetivo en los films de no ficción.
Una guerra diferente: videojuego sobre la historia de vida de una heroína anónima de la Guerra de Malvinas
Authors: Gloria Camila Alejandra
Published: July 2024

El artículo describe el proceso de creación de un videojuego que narra la historia de vida de una heroína anónima de la Guerra de Malvinas.
Ansiedades sociales y odio racial en videojuegos de terror. The Sinking City y la problematización del mundo ficcional lovecraftiano
Authors: Cammilleri Melissa
Published: July 2024

A partir de la teoría de los mundos ficcionales y la noción de transmedialidad, nos interesa analizar The Sinking City (2019)
Prólogo
Authors: Luna Felicitas , González Eliçabe Ximena
Published: July 2024

Esta segunda edición del Proyecto de investigación aborda las relaciones entre producciones culturales, generación de recursos económicos a partir del patrimonio cultural y la socialización con participación comunitaria en Iberoamérica y Europa.
La artesanía indígena en perspectiva nativa: Modos de expresión propios y diversidad ontológica
Authors: Dreidemie Patricia
Published: July 2024

Desde una perspectiva etnográfica, el artículo explora cómo se expresan en lenguas originarias las diferentes cosmovisiones del hacer artesanal indígena.
La comunicación transmedia pre, durante y post covid-19 en el Museo de Artes Decorativas. Un análisis desde las exposiciones efímeras
Authors: González Liendo Julio
Published: July 2024

El covid-19 trajo un proceso de aceleración en la incorporación de las TIC en las comunicaciones de los museos.
La cultura artesana y popular del Mantón de Manila. Influencias histórico-artísticas en la cultura andaluza
Authors: Muñoz Cardeñas Macarena , Díaz Caro Lidia
Published: July 2024

Esta investigación se centra en el Mantón de Manila, un producto arraigado en nuestra cultura, repleto de imágenes simbólicas y referencias diversas.
Una nueva perspectiva en la producción de neo artesanías: el mueble estilo campo, una visión sostenible
Authors: Girod Gastón
Published: July 2024

La neo artesanía, la sustentabilidad y el diseño, pueden ser abordados como temas interconectados en la producción artesanal.
Artesanía en Madera y Arquitectura Sostenible. Conectando con la Esencia de Fuerteventura
Authors: Suárez Caballero Fabián
Published: July 2024

Esta investigación aborda el trabajo de diseño desarrollado por Narita, consultora estratégica. El trabajo promueve una conexión integral entre la artesanía en madera y las tendencias actuales en arquitectura con la marca Salty.
Artesanía y arte contemporáneo. Una mirada a los procesos artesanales y colaborativos dentro de la obra de mujeres artistas
Authors: Ballate Benavides Ana G. , De Armas Rodríguez Yadira
Published: July 2024

A través de los procesos creativos actuales podemos constatar cómo la artesanía ha entroncado una parte importante de la producción de diversas creadoras, cuya creación reivindica los valores colaborativos, procesuales e identitarios desde nociones contemporáneas.
Long-term results of minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities: the experience of the Almazov Centre
Authors: Azatyan K. A. , Belova Yu. K. , Vanyurkin A. G. , Chernova D. V. , Chernyavsky M. A.
Published: July 2024

Objective. The purpose of our retrospective single-center study was assessing the long-term results of radiofrequency obliteration (RFO) in patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities and causes of disease recurrence. Design and methods. We included 406 patients with reflux in the great saphenous vein (GSV), who underwent RFO either alone (n = 81; 19.9 %) or in combination with miniphlebectomy (n = 284; 70 %) or sclerotherapy (n = 41; 10.1 %) during the period from 2013 to 2022. Results. Primary occlusion of the target vein was achieved in 406 (100 %) patients. 26 (6.4 %) patients had recurrent varicose veins (RVV). In 18 (4.4 %) patients with “early” relapses in a period of 3 to 6 months, we diagnosed the incompetence of the anterior accessory vein — 6 (1.5 %) or tributaries 12 (3 %). Among 8 patients (2 %) with “late” relapse in the period from 24 to 36 months, 6 (1.5 %) had recanalization of tributaries and 2 (0.5 %) had neovasculogenesis. In all cases of RVV patients underwent additional interventions with 100% technical success. Conclusion. The most important factors of RVV are tactical and technical errors associated with the primary underestimation of venous system anatomy; absence or insufficiently long postoperative observation; relapse associated with neovasculogenesis. Considering the main role of the first two reasons, their minimization can significantly reduce the risk of RVV.
Physical performance and physical activity of children with corrected congenital heart defects
Authors: Pomeshkina S. A. , Berezina A. V. , Vershinina T. L. , Yakovleva E. V. , Vasichkina E. S. , Pervunina T. M. , Demchenko E. A.
Published: July 2024

Background: despite the great contribution of physical activity (PA) to the health of children after correction of congenital heart defects (CHD), in the literature there are only isolated data on PA and the performance of children after correction of congenital heart defects. Objective: to assess physical activity and physical performance in children after radical intervention for congenital heart disease. Material and methods. The study included 32 children after radical correction of congenital heart disease. In addition to standard research methods, all patients underwent a cardiopulmonary stress test (CPST), as well as a structured interview on physical activity. Results. According to the survey, 81 % of children did not achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily PA. Only 44 % of children attended sports clubs or sections. The amount of sedentary time in children was 8.4 hours a day, while the duration of entertainment “screen time” was 3 hours. A separate analysis of physical performance was carried out in subgroups formed depending on physical training (PT) activities. In children who regularly engaged in PT, the threshold load power and heart rate at the height of physical activity were higher compared to children who did not engage in PT. In addition, they had higher VO2peak and lower ventilator CO2 equivalent (VE/VCO2). Conclusion. Children with corrected congenital heart disease, without contraindications to physical education and sports, mostly lead a sedentary lifestyle and have insufficient physical activity and performance. However, regular physical training after radical correction of congenital heart disease significantly increases the performance of children due to an adequate increase in cardiac output and minute ventilation during physical activity.
The effect of inhalation of nitric oxide (II) on the concentration of cell-free hemoglobin in hemolysis. Experimental research
Authors: Bautin A. E. , Chomahashvili I. G. , Radovskiy A. M. , Osovskikh V. V. , Kozyrev D. A. , Ablesimov G. N. , Rau A. V. , Pilyasova I. V. , Tsybina N. A. , Zhurovich V. S. , Bautina V. A. , Beliaev K. S. , Marichev A. O.
Published: July 2024

Background. Hemolysis is a pathological condition accompanied by the release of hemoglobin (Hbf) into the plasma, which has adverse effects. Intravascular hemolysis occurs in various diseases, and also complicates the postoperative period of surgical interventions using cardiopulmonary bypass. Objective. In an animal experiment, to study the effect of inhalation of nitric oxide (NO) on the cell-free hemoglobin (Hbf) concentration. Methods. The study included 10 pigs, which were randomized into two groups: control (n = 5) and experimental (n = 5). After induction of anesthesia and tracheal intubation, intravascular hemolysis was simulated in all animals by intravenous administration of Hbf. After modeling hemolysis, the animals of the experimental group were inhaled with NO at a dosage of 80 ppm. Animals from the control group did not receive NO. The dynamics of Hbf and methemoglobin were evaluated for 6 hours. Then euthanasia was performed. Results. The Hbf level in the experimental group was statistically significantly lower compared to the control group after 30 minutes (1.2 (1; 1.3) g/l vs. 1.7 (1.6; 1.9) g/l, p = 0.047), 60 minutes (0.9 (0.9; 1) g/l vs. 1.24 (1.2; 1.5) g/l, p = 0.046) and 90 minutes (0.7 (0.7; 0.8) g/l vs. 0.94 (0.9; 1.2) g/l, p = 0.035) after administration of Hbf. The level of methemoglobin in the experimental group was statistically significantly higher than in the control group throughout the study, but did not reach a toxic concentration of 5 %. Conclusion. Inhalation of NO at a dosage of 80 ppm reduces the level of Hbf. Inhalation of NO at a dosage of 80 ppm increases the level of methemoglobin within safe values.
Subsidies in the Czech Republic
Authors: Stuchlik Peter
Published: July 2024

A periodic field survey of Czech companies has been carried out for a number of years. This is mainly focused on the analysis of the use of marketing, but the data collected also allows further evaluation. The article used the results of a survey conducted in 2022, but was also supplemented by official economic data of the companies obtained in 2023 after their publication. This text presents the results of the analysis of these data focusing on the economic allocation and use of subsidies.
Non-invasive facial enhancement through facial muscle gymnastics
Authors: Matthews-Kozanecka Maja , Tuczyńska Maria , Malak Roksana
Published: July 2024

The human face is shaped by as many as 70 muscles, which are activated during the day. The visual assessment of the face changes with age, which is associated with the constant passage of time. The process of facial aging is complex, including changes in the skin, connective tissue and muscles. Regular exercises have a positive effect on both the strength of the facial muscles and their rejuvenating effects. Rejuvenating the face, as well as activating the facial expression muscles, can help you look younger, happier and more joyful. Youthful facial contours should be taken care of from adolescence by performing simple exercises. Facial gymnastics is a must at any age, for both women and men, also in cases of using aesthetic medicine procedures.
Analisis Struktur Kepemilikan dalam Tata Kelola BUMDes: Studi Kasus BUMDes Agraprana Sumberjaya Kabupaten Bekasi
Authors: Fauzhiah Silvia Nur , Utaminingtyas Tri Hesti , Hasanah Nuramalia
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out the ownership structure in the governance of Agraprana Sumberjaya BUMDes, Bekasi Regency and analyze a good ownership structure for BUMDes. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The results of the study show that Agraprana BUMDes still rely on ownership from the village government, some people only play the role of administrators in BUMDes, even though BUMDes can still run to this day. The involvement between the community, the village government and other parties in the governance of BUMDes indicates that the purpose of the establishment of BUMDes itself has been implemented. The results and findings in the study as well as the implications will be explained in detail in the article.
Sobrepasados por la ruralidad
Authors: Cepedello Moreno María Paz
Published: July 2024

Los trabajos aquí reunidos comparten, dentro de su diversidad, el interés por las técnicas cinematográficas utilizadas, los valores éticos y estéticos así como la dimensión pragmática que se concentran en las películas objeto de estudio, hablar de lo rural como uno de los grandes ejes que están vertebrando las producciones audiovisuales, en forma de películas pero también de series, en los últimos años.