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Incorporating peer feedback in academic writing: a systematic review of benefits and challenges
Authors: Wei Yuzhu , Liu Donghong
Published: November 2024

Academic writing is paramount to students’ academic success in higher education. Given the widely acknowledged benefits of peer feedback in diverse learning contexts, such as fostering a positive psychological mindset, there has been a growing interest in applying this approach to facilitate the development of academic writing. This study is launched to examine the primary features and findings of the studies that have investigated the benefits and challenges of the utilization of peer feedback in academic writing development. The methodology of this study incorporates a rigorous literature search methodology, encompassing database search, reference search, and manual search, which is subsequently followed by a content analysis of the selected studies. With the guidance of PRISMA 2020, a total of 60 related articles, spanning the period from 2014 to 2024, are selected through title screening, abstract screening and content screening, adhering to strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings of this study reveal a growing global interest in peer feedback in academic writing, and highlight the need for future research on masters’/doctoral students and quantitative approaches to deepen understanding of its effects. Moreover, 16 distinct benefits of peer feedback in the academic writing context were delineated and subsequently categorized into five categories: affective benefits, cognitive benefits, behavioral benefits, social benefits, and meta-cognitive benefits. Furthermore, an analysis of the implementation challenges revealed 13 types of obstacles, which were traced to three primary sources: challenges originating from feedback receivers, those posed by feedback providers, and those stemming from the peer feedback settings. Based on these findings, several pedagogical and future research suggestions are proffered to guide both the practitioners and researchers.
Suicide in older adults in Honduras: a retrospective analysis (2008-2022)
Authors: Irías Escher María José , López Castro Virna Julisa , Yup de León Pablo
Published: November 2024

Introduction

This study examines suicide among older adults in Honduras over a 15-year period (2008-2022).

Methods

Data were collected from the National Violence Observatory attached to the University Institute of Democracy, Peace and Security of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (ONV-IUDPAS-UNAH), and 593 suicide cases were analyzed with a quantitative approach of descriptive scope, to identify suicide decedent characteristics and patterns in the cases.

Results

It was observed that 94.1% of the suicide decedents were male, with an average age of 70 years, predominantly from urban areas; the highest prevalence was in 2021 (7.77), generally in the mornings and mostly by hanging or asphyxiation in private spaces.

Discussion

There is a significant difference in the prevalence of suicide by gender (16 males per female). Similar to worldwide reports, an increase in post-pandemic suicides is observed. The aging of the population and the increasing incidence of suicide in older adults gives relevance to this study, which has been limited by the lack of systematic data collection and previous research that would allow a better understanding of the problem and, in turn, the generation of public policies focused on the mental health of older adults.
Exploring the regenerative capacity of the spleen following irradiation
Authors: Short Christie T. M. , O’Neill Helen C. , Tan Jonathan K. H.
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is commonly used to treat patients with haematological disorders. Myeloablative conditioning is an important preparation for patients receiving haematopoietic stem cells (HSC) or haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC). While widely successful, HSCT is still associated with high rates of mortality. The recovery time between complete myeloablation and haematopoietic recovery is a large factor in the recovery rate. Successful engraftment of HSC is also directly correlated with the number of HSC niches available. This highlights the importance of the haematopoietic niche and its recovery from myeloablation as an important therapeutic target.

Methods

This murine model study specifically considers changes in spleen tissue architecture and cellular composition involving stromal and vascular cells that occur following lethal irradiation.

Results

Spleen recovered fully between 4- and 8-weeks after irradiation due to reconstitution by HSPC from bone marrow. Specific temporal changes in spleen architecture were identified, and these were linked to the cell types that constitute the white pulp, red pulp and marginal zones. Mesenchymal stromal cells returned before endothelial cells, and reticular cell types recovered more quickly in spleen following irradiation. Losses in gp38+ fibroblastic reticular cells and MAdCAM-1+ marginal reticular cells were associated with loss of the white pulp in the first 4 weeks following irradiation. White pulp was restored following recovery of supporting reticular cells.

Discussion

This study tests how spleen regeneration following a lethal dose of irradiation can be influenced by co-infusion of bone marrow HSPC together with either neonatal spleen stromal cells, or cells of the stromal STX3 line. Both the infusion of neonatal spleen stromal cells and STX3 stromal cells hastened recovery of both mesenchymal and vascular compartments. Following neonatal spleen stromal cell infusion, endothelial cells increased early, but a delay in structural reformation of distinct red and white pulp areas was found. Results from this study show that spleen regeneration can be influenced and even hastened through cellular therapy. Neonatal spleen stromal cells, co-infused together with HSPC following irradiation conditioning, represent a potential therapeutic opportunity for hastening spleen regeneration.
Revealing administrative staff roles in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study of family physicians’ perspectives
Authors: Marshall Emily Gard , Moritz Lauren R. , Buote Richard , Mathews Maria , Lukewich Julia , Brown Judith Belle , Sibbald Shannon , Munene Abraham , Hedden Lindsay , Ryan Dana , Spencer Sarah
Published: November 2024

Background

Administrative staff in primary care undertake numerous tasks to support patient care delivery. Although their roles are often overlooked, administrative staff are essential to the coordination and operations of primary care clinics. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced additional clinical and administrative tasks, including transitioning to virtual appointments and triaging patients for urgency, changing typical workflows. In Canada, existing pandemic plans for primary care did not account for these administrative tasks, nor the support that family physicians would require to continue to provide patient access to primary care. This research seeks to describe and understand the perceptions and experiences of family physicians of their administrative staff roles in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic, to help inform future pandemic planning.

Methods

We present findings from a qualitative case study across four regions in Canada: Vancouver Coastal health region in British Columbia, Ontario Health West region, the province of Nova Scotia, and the Eastern Health region of Newfoundland and Labrador. We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with family physicians (n = 68) across the four regions and thematically analysed the data.

Results

We identified five salient themes in the data, including (1) applying public health guidelines, (2) educating patients on COVID-19 and COVID-19 services, (3) re-organizing patient visits, (4) maintaining adequate staffing, and (5) recognizing administrative staff contributions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, family physicians took on numerous additional roles to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus with the support of their administrative staff. Family physicians emphasized the challenges of maintaining adequate staffing, and the importance of administrative staff in enabling the provision of primary care.

Conclusions

Existing pandemic plans do not account for increased administrative roles taken on by primary care administrative staff. Pandemic plans must include guidance for the roles taken on by primary care administrative staff, such as clinical tasks, as they will continue to play an important role in pandemic recovery. Supporting administrative staff would enhance primary care providers’ ability to manage care during pandemics, facilitate resilience, and decrease provider and administrative burnout.
Institutional analysis of water governance in the Colorado River Basin, 1922–2022
Authors: Lawless Krista L. , Garcia Margaret , White Dave D.
Published: November 2024

The 1922 Colorado River Compact started the long history of water governance in the Colorado River Basin. Over the last century, the institutional structure has shaped water governance in the basin. However, an understanding of the long-term evolution is lacking. This study examines how water management strategies have evolved at the basin scale by incorporating institutional, temporal, and network structure analysis methods to examine long-term changes. Content analysis was employed to systematically investigate encouraged and/or discouraged water management actions at different rule levels. The water governance network was examined at four points in time to map the institutional structure, actors, and governance level at which rules are issued and targeted. Using institutional analysis, we found constitutional, operational, and collective-choice level rules for water supply, storage, movement, and use have been altered via layering of new governance rules without major rule or responsibility alteration. The network analysis results indicate that key decision-making positions have remained and actors who issue and are targeted by the rules lack significant change. We found original positions of power have been maintained, potentially stagnating the space for problem-solving and management strategy renegotiation. Our results indicate that path dependency has shaped water governance and who is able to influence decision-making.
Operationalization of the social cognitive theory to explain and predict physical activity in Germany: a scale development
Authors: Egele Viktoria S. , Stark Robin
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Social cognitive theory is one of the most prominent psychological theories regarding human behavior. Previous research tested and confirmed parts of the theory concerning the explanatory and predictive value of the theory, both in specific populations and in selected domains of physical activity. However, the value of this research is limited as researchers often use their own item sets rather than validated scales. Therefore, comparability of the studies is restricted and the quality of the individual findings can often not be conclusively assessed as psychometric properties of the measurement are unclear. The goal of this research was to develop a parsimonious, reliable, and valid questionnaire to assess the elements of SCT in the context of physical activity.

Methods

In total, 90 items were developed for the four factors of SCT, which were then examined by exploratory factor analysis and reduced to 18 items in total.

Results

Cross-validation was successful. Internal consistency was good for the four subscales, test-retest reliability was satisfactory, as were indicators for convergent and divergent validity.

Discussion

A short, reliable, and valid instrument was developed intended for use in the general adult population in Germany for research on theoretical assumptions and interventions based on social cognitive theory.
Assessing the impact of rice-wheat-maize residue decomposition rate and nutrient dynamics of residue and soil using different placement method in the IGP of India
Authors: Mishra Ajay Kumar , Shinjo Hitoshi , Jat Hanuman Sahay , Jat Mangi Lal , Jat Raj Kumar , Funakawa Shinya
Published: November 2024

The rice-wheat cropping system (RWCS) provides the world’s population with staple foods, and it is crucial to maintain global food demand and security. Food systems are a complex ecosystem and sustain many feedback mechanisms. Crop residue management is one of those feedback mechanisms that was assessed under conservation agriculture, and a decomposition study was analyzed for the rice-wheat cropping system using rice, wheat, and maize crop residue for decomposition rate and nutrients release under agricultural practices (zero till, raised beds). Different zero tillage techniques in Samastipur demonstrated an accelerated decomposition trend, which was especially noticeable in the straw from wheat and rice. At the same time, permanent bed systems showed a relatively larger residue mass, especially in the case of wheat and maize straw. Permanent bed systems (wheat-maize system), particularly those using wheat straw, held the largest amounts of residue mass when the total residue mass throughout the sites was taken into account. Samastipur showed higher nutrient release for all the rice residue in wheat, rice residue in maize, and wheat residue in rice except maize residue in rice as compared to the Karnal sites. Decomposition kinetics, modeled via a first-order exponential decay function, showed high correlations (R2: 0.941 to 0.996) across treatment methods. The research underscores the significant effect of agroecological factors on residue decomposition and nutrient release, irrespective of residue type, highlighting the importance of tailored residue management practices for enhanced nutrient cycling and sustainability. These findings contribute to the optimization of residue management strategies in RWCS, promoting sustainable agriculture practices in the face of climate change and increasing food security demands.
The impact of agricultural product branding on farmers’ income inequality: evidence from China
Authors: Zheng Jialong , Li Guangsi
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Income inequality is related to farmers’ welfare, access and satisfaction. Addressing income inequality among farmers is particularly urgent as it is growing. So, as an important symbol of the development of the agricultural industry, what is the impact of agricultural product branding on farmers’ income inequality?

Methods

To answer this question, this paper uses panel data from 1986 counties in China from 2000 to 2021 and employs the Recentered Influence Function (RIF) method to explore the impact of agricultural product branding (APB) on farmers’ income inequality and its mechanism of action.

Results and discussion

The results of the study show that while the APB boosted farmers’ incomes by an average of 1.6%, they exacerbated farmers’ income inequality by an average of 0.4% (using the Gini coefficient as an example). Mechanistic analysis shows that the APB exacerbates farmers’ income inequality by widening the gap between counties in terms of the level of adoption of agricultural technology and agricultural labor productivity. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that, compared to non-agricultural provinces, the APB in agricultural provinces reduces interregional farmers’ income inequality. Furthermore, the APB in the grain category mitigates this inequality, whereas the APB in the cash crop and aquatic product categories exacerbates it. The APB in the livestock category, however, has no significant effect on interregional farmers’ income inequality. Considering these findings, the government should regularly assess the impact of agricultural branding policies on income inequality among farmers and adjust policies in a timely manner to ensure their effectiveness and fairness.
Perforated Kirschner wire tension band in the treatment of Mayo IIA olecranon fractures
Authors: Yu Xiang , Li Qi , Li Yu-Zhi , Lu Hai-Jian , Ao Rong-Guang , Liu Bing-Li
Published: November 2024

Purpose

To explore the clinical efficacy of perforated Kirschner wire tension band in the treatment of Mayo IIA olecranon fracture.

Method

A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 96 adult patients with olecranon fractures of the ulna. Thirty-four cases underwent perforated Kirschner wire tension band fixation(group A), which included 21 males and 13 females, with an average age of 49.1 ± 11.57 years. Thirty-two cases received fixation with an olecranon anatomical plate (group B), comprising 19 males and 13 females, with an average age of 48.9 ± 8.84 years. Additionally, 30 cases were treated with ordinary Kirschner wire tension band fixation (group C), consisting of 18 males and 12 females, with an average age of 46.6 ± 12.03 years. The study compared various outcomes among the three groups, including operation time, intraoperative blood loss, number of fluoroscopy exposures, postoperative visual analogue score (VAS), fracture healing time, internal fixation failure rates, skin irritation rates, and the Broberg-Morrey score for elbow joint function at the final follow-up.

Result

All patients were followed for a duration of 15 to 21 months, with an average follow-up period of 18 months. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, number of fluoroscopy sessions, fracture healing time, and incidence of skin irritation for group A were recorded as (73.8 ± 11.72) min, (113.5 ± 20.73) milliliters, (7.5 ± 1.96) times, and (3.7 ± 1.46) months, respectively, with 1 case of skin irritation. In group B, the corresponding values were (98.4 ± 10.46) min, (154.7 ± 20.11) milliliters, (11.8 ± 2.78) times, and (4.3 ± 1.69) months, with 5 cases of skin irritation. For group C, the values were (81.7 ± 15.66) min, (115.5 ± 18.82) milliliters, (7.3 ± 1.99) times, and (4.3 ± 1.86) months, with 7 cases of skin irritation. Group A demonstrated superior outcomes compared to group B in terms of intraoperative blood loss and number of fluoroscopy sessions, and outperformed both group B and group C regarding operation time, fracture healing time, and skin irritation. These differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion

Perforated Kirschner wire Tension band is an effective method for treating olecranon fractures. This technique is associated with a short operative time, minimal intraoperative blood loss, and a reduced need for fluoroscopy. Additionally, it promotes fracture healing and significantly reduces the risk of complications, such as postoperative skin irritation.
AI and ML-based risk assessment of chemicals: predicting carcinogenic risk from chemical-induced genomic instability
Authors: Singh Ajay Vikram , Bhardwaj Preeti , Laux Peter , Pradeep Prachi , Busse Madleen , Luch Andreas , Hirose Akihiko , Osgood Christopher J. , Stacey Michael W.
Published: November 2024

Chemical risk assessment plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public health and environmental safety by evaluating the potential hazards and risks associated with chemical exposures. In recent years, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and omics technologies has revolutionized the field of chemical risk assessment, offering new insights into toxicity mechanisms, predictive modeling, and risk management strategies. This perspective review explores the synergistic potential of AI/ML and omics in deciphering clastogen-induced genomic instability for carcinogenic risk prediction. We provide an overview of key findings, challenges, and opportunities in integrating AI/ML and omics technologies for chemical risk assessment, highlighting successful applications and case studies across diverse sectors. From predicting genotoxicity and mutagenicity to elucidating molecular pathways underlying carcinogenesis, integrative approaches offer a comprehensive framework for understanding chemical exposures and mitigating associated health risks. Future perspectives for advancing chemical risk assessment and cancer prevention through data integration, advanced machine learning techniques, translational research, and policy implementation are discussed. By implementing the predictive capabilities of AI/ML and omics technologies, researchers and policymakers can enhance public health protection, inform regulatory decisions, and promote sustainable development for a healthier future.
Low-Power Radiation-Hardened Static Random Access Memory with Enhanced Read Stability for Space Applications
Authors: Park Hong-Geun , Jo Sung-Hun
Published: November 2024

In space environments, radiation particles affect the stored values of SRAM cells, and these effects, such as single-event upsets (SEUs) and single-event multiple-node upsets (SEMNUs), pose a threat to the reliability of systems used in the space industry. To mitigate the impacts of SEUs and SEMNUs, this paper proposes the Read Stability Improved and Low Power (RSLP16T) SRAM cell. It was confirmed that in SEU-induced simulations, all nodes of the RSLP16T could be restored with a charge amount of less than 100 fC. Additionally, it was verified that a similar level of restoration was possible for SEMNUs occurring in pair of storage nodes. The proposed cell achieves a high level of read stability due to a high pull-down cell ratio (current ratio, CR) at the storage nodes and the fact that only a pair of nodes is in contact with the bit lines during read operations. Because all node paths use a stacking structure for internal transistor configuration and a relatively higher number of cells are composed of PMOS, it consumes the least hold power. While these improvements come at the cost of slightly increased delay time and area, performance evaluation revealed that the equivalent quality metric (EQM) was the highest, indicating that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. The proposed integrated circuit is implemented in the 90 nm CMOS process and operated on 1 V supply voltage.
Eradication of Cancer Cells Using Doxifluridine and Mesenchymal Stem Cells Expressing Thymidine Phosphorylase
Authors: Wang Xutu , Peng Ian , Peng Ching-An
Published: November 2024

Gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) has been developed over several decades as a targeted cancer treatment aimed at minimizing toxicity to healthy cells. This approach involves three key components: a non-toxic prodrug, a gene encoding an enzyme that converts the prodrug into an active chemotherapy drug, and a gene carrier to target cancer cells. In this study, the prodrug doxifluridine was enzymatically converted into the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil via thymidine phosphorylase, using human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) as delivery vehicles. The hMSCs were first transduced with thymidine phosphorylase-encoded lentiviral vectors produced by HEK293T cells, then co-cultured with A549 adenocarcinoma cells in the presence of doxifluridine. The results showed that after 3 days of prodrug treatment, cell viability in both A549 cancer cells and hMSCs dropped by about 50%, and by day 5, viability had decreased to 10%. In summary, exogenous thymidine phosphorylase expressed in hMSCs successfully converted the non-toxic prodrug doxifluridine into the chemotherapy agent 5-fluorouracil, effectively eliminating both cancer cells and hMSCs within a short period.
6D Pose Estimation of Industrial Parts Based on Point Cloud Geometric Information Prediction for Robotic Grasping
Authors: Zhang Qinglei , Xue Cuige , Qin Jiyun , Duan Jianguo , Zhou Ying
Published: November 2024

In industrial robotic arm gripping operations within disordered environments, the loss of physical information on the object’s surface is often caused by changes such as varying lighting conditions, weak surface textures, and sensor noise. This leads to inaccurate object detection and pose estimation information. A method for industrial object pose estimation using point cloud data is proposed to improve pose estimation accuracy. During the feature extraction process, both global and local information are captured by integrating the appearance features of RGB images with the geometric features of point clouds. Integrating semantic information with instance features effectively distinguishes instances of similar objects. The fusion of depth information and RGB color channels enriches spatial context and structure. A cross-entropy loss function is employed for multi-class target classification, and a discriminative loss function enables instance segmentation. A novel point cloud registration method is also introduced to address re-projection errors when mapping 3D keypoints to 2D planes. This method utilizes 3D geometric information, extracting edge features using point cloud curvature and normal vectors, and registers them with models to obtain accurate pose information. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method is effective and superior on the LineMod and YCB-Video datasets. Finally, objects are grasped by deploying a robotic arm on the grasping platform.
Pedestrian Re-Identification Based on Fine-Grained Feature Learning and Fusion
Authors: Chen Anming , Liu Weiqiang
Published: November 2024

Video-based pedestrian re-identification (Re-ID) is used to re-identify the same person across different camera views. One of the key problems is to learn an effective representation for the pedestrian from video. However, it is difficult to learn an effective representation from one single modality of a feature due to complicated issues with video, such as background, occlusion, and blurred scenes. Therefore, there are some studies on fusing multimodal features for video-based pedestrian Re-ID. However, most of these works fuse features at the global level, which is not effective in reflecting fine-grained and complementary information. Therefore, the improvement in performance is limited. To obtain a more effective representation, we propose to learn fine-grained features from different modalities of the video, and then they are aligned and fused at the fine-grained level to capture rich semantic information. As a result, a multimodal token-learning and alignment model (MTLA) is proposed to re-identify pedestrians across camera videos. An MTLA consists of three modules, i.e., a multimodal feature encoder, token-based cross-modal alignment, and correlation-aware fusion. Firstly, the multimodal feature encoder is used to extract the multimodal features from the visual appearance and gait information views, and then fine-grained tokens are learned and denoised from these features. Then, the token-based cross-modal alignment module is used to align the multimodal features at the token level to capture fine-grained semantic information. Finally, the correlation-aware fusion module is used to fuse the multimodal token features by learning the inter- and intra-modal correlation, in which the features refine each other and a unified representation is obtained for pedestrian Re-ID. To evaluate the performance of fine-grained features alignment and fusion, we conduct extensive experiments on three benchmark datasets. Compared with the state-of-art approaches, all the evaluation metrices of mAP and Rank-K are improved by more than 0.4 percentage points.
Don Quijote contra los molinos de viento: del pacto social al contrato individual
Authors: Brugué Quim
Published: November 2024

Tras las II Guerra Mundial, la aparición del modelo de Estado de bienestar, basado en el
pacto social, generó décadas de crecimiento económico y bienestar social. Este pacto se
traducía en la centralidad de las nuevas clases medias y funcionó especialmente bien en
algunos países de Europa occidental; mientras que en América Latina fue más una aspiración que una realidad. Sin embargo, a finales de los años setenta, este pacto se rompió en
mil pedazos. Tras esta crisis, la idea de contrato social está siendo sustituida por una preferencia por los contratos individuales. Entre las nuevas experiencias participativas destacan
dos rasgos estructurantes: el papel individualizador de las nuevas tecnologías, y la seducción por formas, también individualizadoras, de democracia directa y agregativa. No obstante, también han aparecido discursos y acciones bajo una perspectiva que apuesta por
recuperar la comunidad, el sentido de pertenencia y los vínculos con los demás; condiciones
imprescindibles para la solidez democrática de cualquier comunidad.
Narrative Discourse of Painting “The Barque of Dante” 1822 in the Scene of the Movie “The House That Jack Built” 2018
Authors: Huda M A , Hidayatullah T
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to learn how director Lars Von Trier implemented metatextuality discourse from a visual narrative text, the painting The Barque of Dante (1822) by Eugène Delacroix, for a scene of the film The House That Jack Built (2018). The film offers a visual narrative text similar to the painting whose represents a verbal narrative text, the epic poem Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Qualitative research methods and Gerard Genette's narrative discourse analysis will be used in this study. Hence it would be found how the metatextuality occurs from the visual narrative text of the painting to the film scene. The technique to collect data using literature study and observation, for critically explore and observe the research object. The study result could demonstrate how a visual narrative, the painting, is present in another visual narrative in the form of a metatextuality film scene. After the metatextuality implemented by Lars Von Trier, it helps to construct the visual narratives of his film scene so the main story and message could be delivered well to the audience. This research is capable of having an impact on the development of cinema's visual narrative power by providing metatextuality in it.
Tecnologias Assistivas para adultos com doenças neurológicas: revisão sistemática
Authors: Pereira Gabriela de Jesus Souza , Ferreira Letícia Simões , Favero Francis Meire
Published: November 2024

Introdução. A tecnologia assistiva é um termo que indica todos os produtos, instrumentos, estratégias, serviços e práticas que auxiliam nas funções do cotidiano dos indivíduos com alguma deficiência ou incapacidade sendo dividida em categorias. Objetivos. Identificar as principais tecnologias assistivas existentes para pacientes neurológicos adultos apontadas na literatura científica. Método. Trata-se de um estudo de revisão sistemática, realizado nas bases de dados SciELO, PubMed/Medline e Lilacs, sendo incluídos artigos entre 2018 e 2020. A fim de melhorar o relato dos artigos encontrados, foi seguida a recomendação PRISMA. Resultados. A análise de 12 artigos revelou que "Auxílios de Mobilidade" foi a categoria mais frequente, com cadeiras de rodas sendo a tecnologia mais utilizada, seguida por "Órteses e Próteses", principalmente órteses. Conclusão.  Adultos com doenças neurológicas demonstram alta demanda por "Auxílios de Mobilidade" e "Órteses e Próteses", refletindo suas dificuldades em locomoção, transferência e postura.  Esses achados destacam a necessidade de maior acesso e investimento em TA para essa população.
Pneumonia Associada à Ventilação mecânica (PAV) e importância do cirurgião dentista na equipe multidisciplinar de UTI: revisão de literatura
Authors: Paula Fernanda Yanna de , Sousa Adrielly Garcez Nascimento , Martinho Roberto Luiz de Menezes , Lima Ianka Queiroz
Published: November 2024

A Odontologia Hospitalar envolve medidas preventivas, diagnósticas e terapêuticas para tratar doenças orofaciais e manifestações bucais de origem sistêmica em pacientes hospitalizados ou em assistência domiciliar. A Pneumonia Associada à Ventilação Mecânica (PAV) é uma infecção pulmonar aguda causada pela aspiração de patógenos da cavidade oral. O cirurgião-dentista no ambiente hospitalar é essencial para prevenir essa complicação. Durante a internação em UTI, esse profissional colabora com a equipe multidisciplinar, monitorando e tratando problemas bucais, prevenindo infecções e doenças sistêmicas, especialmente as nosocomiais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a PAV e a importância da atuação do cirurgião-dentista na equipe multidisciplinar de Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) por meio de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. As bases de dados de consulta foram: MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL. A presença e a necessidade de um cirurgião-dentista na equipe multidisciplinar que atua em UTI é considerada uma prática relativamente recente, mas sua importância vem sendo cada vez mais reconhecida. Conclui-se, portanto, que a presença do cirurgião-dentista na UTI é indispensável para a promoção de um ambiente seguro, reduzindo a ocorrência de PAV e colaborando de forma decisiva para o bem-estar e a recuperação dos pacientes internados.
Avaliação de saúde bucal em pacientes com psoríase – revisão de literatura
Authors: Correia Evelyn Kaline Nascimento , Garcia Karolina da Silva , Frota Mayara Tabal da , Silva Alenildo Pereira da
Published: November 2024

A psoríase acomete de 1 a 3 % da população é uma doença de pele, sistêmica, inflamatória e crônica, não contagiosa, hiper proliferativa de etiologia desconhecida, apresenta diversas variações clínicas e graus de severidade não apresenta predileção de gênero. A psoríase é classificada como uma doença autoimune e a predisposição genética. O objetivo deste trabalho, éa saúde bucal e da existência de lesões orais em paciente com psoríase. Metodologia: Foi realizado uma pesquisa  nas principais bases de dados (Medline, PubMed, Scielo e Cochrane) utilizando-se os descritores: “psoriase”, “doença periodontal”, “lesão da cavidade oral”.  Foram selecionados artigos, dissertações e tese, Também foram consultados alguns livros textos sobre o assunto. Como resultados obtidos, verificou-se que a psoríase pode prejudicar a saúde bucal, causando problemas como perda óssea e bolsas periodontais, além de inflamações e fatores como tabagismo e falta de higiene bucal, que pioram o quadro. Conclui-se que as implicações clinicas para o tratamento de pacientes com psoríase e sugestões para futuras pesquisas. Os estudos das repercussões orais da psoríase, é um campo a ser mais explorado, pois muitas questões permanecem em aberto.
المسؤولية الأكاديمية لأعضاء هيئة التدريس نحو تطوير ممارسة الخدمة الاجتماعية دراسة تطبيقية على أعضاء هيئة التدريس في الجامعات السعودية
Authors: العتيبي مساعد
Published: November 2024

هدف الدراسة: تعرّف مدى مساهمة أعضاء هيئة التدريس في تطوير ممارسة الخدمة الاجتماعية من خلال المجالات الآتية: التعليم والتدريب المستمر للاختصاصيين الاجتماعيين، ومشاركتهم في إجراء الدراسات والبحوث والنشر العلمي، والتأليف والترجمة في تخصص الخدمة الاجتماعية. المنهج: استخدم الباحث منهج المسح الاجتماعي، وشارك فيها (41) مبحوثاً من الجنسين من أعضاء هيئة التدريس في تخصص الخدمة الاجتماعية في الجامعات السعودية. أهم النتائج: أوضحت النتائج أن مساهمة أعضاء هيئة التدريس في محور التعليم المستمر للاختصاصيين الاجتماعيين وفي محور المشاركة في الدراسات والبحوث مرتفعة بشكل عام، في حين كانت مشاركتهم في محور التأليف والترجمة منخفضة، كما أوضحت الدراسة وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في مساهمة عضو هيئة التدريس في التعليم المستمر للاختصاصيين الاجتماعيين، وكذلك التأليف والنشر العلمي، وإجراء الدراسات والبحوث، باختلاف متغير الرتبة العلمية لصالح الأساتذة والأساتذة المشاركين، ولم تكشف عن فروق في ذلك باختلاف متغيرات سنوات الخبرة العملية، ومتغير الجنس. الخلاصة: كشفت الدراسة أن مساهمة أعضاء هيئة التدريس تتركز حول التدريب المستمر للاختصاصيين الاجتماعيين وإجراء البحوث والدراسات، في حين كانت مساهمتهم محدودة في مجال التأليف الترجمة.
دور مجلس الشيوخ وتأثيره في رسم وتطبيق سياسة الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية الخارجية تجاه قضايا منطقة الشرق الأوسط وأمنها خلال الفترة 2017 - 2022
Authors: الشايجي ِِ عبدالله , الجسار نوف
Published: November 2024

هدف الدراسة: تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى قياس وشرح دور مجلس الشيوخ الأمريكي في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، وتحديداً (دول مجلس التعاون، إيران، العراق، والصراع العربي -الإسرائيلي) خلال الفترة الزمنية (2017 - 2022). المنهجية: استخدم منهج تحليل المضمون الكمي Quantitative Content Analysis؛ لاختبار الفروض، وللإجابة كذلك عن الأسئلة البحثية، وذلك من خلال تحليل البيانات الأولية (التي جمعها الباحثان من سجل الكونغرس الأمريكي) وشرح سلوك أعضاء مجلس الشيوخ. لتحليل البيانات استخدم البرنامج الإحصائي SPSS. النتائج: توصلت الدراسة إلى محدودية تأثير أعضاء مجلس الشيوخ فيما يتعلق برسم السياسة الخارجية، وأن تأثيرهم على بعض السياسات منبثق من تفكير عقلاني يهدف إلى تعظيم أرباحهم وكذلك خدمة ناخبيهم. الخلاصة: إن تحرك مجلس الشيوخ الأمريكي، حتى في بعض الحالات التي يسعى فيها لإثبات مواقفه تجاه بعض القضايا، هو تحرك يغلب عليه خدمة مصالح الناخبين بالدرجة الأولى، وهذا يؤكد الفكرة الأساسية، وهي أن الناخب والقضايا المحلية الداخلية تؤدي دوراً أساسياً ورئيساً في تشكيل طريق السياسة الخارجية للمشرعين.
Analyzing the financial performance by using financial ration a case study on al salam bank Algeria during the period 2013 – 2022
Authors: Fatiha Bouhrine , Salima Tebaibia , Bilel Mrabet
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the performance of Al Salam Bank of Algeria using financial indicators. In order to achieve the goal of the study, the descriptive analytical approach was used by describing and analyzing the theoretical aspect 3knowing the relationship between financial indicators and performance expressed as ROA & ROE, and all of this using the Data Tab program, The study reached several results, the most important of which is: The study finds a significant strong, positive significance impact of financial ration  variables on the performance of salam bank under study during the period specified.
Estudio de Bienestar del estado Bolívar
Authors: Mantilla Aiskel Andrade , Maldonado Jesús Medina , Castro Otaiza Cupare , Carrillo Marian Ojeda
Published: November 2024

El bienestar, concepto polisémico y multifactorial, fue concebido como una especie de orden social en el cual las personas alcanzan logros que favorecen el desarrollo individual como social (Di Pasquale, 2015). La medición fue abordada desde la combinación de componentes objetivos, que refieren la capacidad de una persona de satisfacer sus necesidades mediante el acceso a recursos y oportunidades para vivir dignamente;  y componentes subjetivos que expresan la valoración o satisfacción que tiene acerca de su vida. Las dimensiones estudiadas fueron salud, educación, ingreso y consumo, empleo, vivienda, acceso a servicios públicos, seguridad, relaciones sociales y participación comunitaria. El estudio fue de tipo descriptivo, con enfoque cuantitativo y diseño de campo. La población proyectada del estado Bolívar, para el año 2023 fue de 1.654.518 habitantes, calculada mediante un análisis de regresión, con los resultados de los censos realizados desde 1950 hasta 2011. La muestra, estratificada por edad y sexo con nivel de confianza de 96%, la conformaron 656 personas, distribuidas proporcionalmente en los once municipios del estado. El cuestionario fue el instrumento de recolección de información, que abordaron las nueve dimensiones del bienestar y los dos componentes descritos anteriormente. El estudio permitió caracterizar las condiciones básicas de vida de los habitantes del estado para cada dimensión del estudio y  la valoración, en términos de satisfacción, que hacen de esas condiciones. Se obtuvo como resultado un promedio de los componentes objetivos y subjetivos por cada dimensión trabajada y, con estos, se calculó el promedio de bienestar del estado.
Mapeamento e análise da cadeia produtiva do coco verde (Cocos nucifera L.) no Sul da Bahia: limites e oportunidades
Authors: Cajaes Edirlan Rosa , Rezende Enio Antunes
Published: November 2024

Diante da importância do agronegócio no Brasil e a produção do coco verde cada vez mais crescente e significativa, o propósito do presente estudo foi analisar e mapear a cadeia produtiva agroindustrial do coco verde na região Sul da Bahia. Metodologicamente, iniciou-se por um levantamento bibliográfico contemplando uma abordagem qualitativa de caráter exploratório, sustentada por uma estrutura teórica baseada nos conceitos sobre Commodity System Approach (CSA) e Analyse de Filière (CPA), em consonância com uma pesquisa de campo a fim de vislumbrar na prática a dinâmica da cadeia produtiva do coco, identificando os atores envolvidos. Para a identificação dos membros da cadeia, usou-se o método snowball, enquanto que para o levantamento dos dados aplicou-se questionários por meio de entrevistas aos representantes de cada segmento. A análise dos resultados permitiu caracterizar a cadeia produtiva do coco, bem como as percepções dos agentes quanto as dificuldades e oportunidades encontradas na região, o que constatou o potencial da fibra da casca do coco. Tais implicações sugerem que esse setor não se encontra consolidado por falta de investimentos do Estado e uma  estruturação deficiente na cadeia produtiva estudada.
Otimização de parâmetros operacionais em eletrocoagulação para eliminação de corante têxtil
Authors: Harichane Alya , Saiba Ali , Belalia Fatiha , Medjene Farid
Published: November 2024

The objective of this study is the optimization by a general factorial design of the electrocoagulation parameters to eliminate a synthetic dye BEMACRON Yellow CA, we studied the effect of the current voltage, the distance between the electrodes, the sodium chloride concentration, the agitation, the electrolysis time and the type of electrode. The results show a very good elimination efficiency was obtained with the iron electrode.
The role of rehabilitating and restoration the green dam in managing the impact of invasive forest pests in Algeria
Authors: Hezil Sara , Aouadj Sid Ahmed , Degaichia Hoceme , Ouinten Yacine , Lafri Imène , Bounab Souhila , Chakali Gahdab
Published: November 2024

The rehabilitation of Algeria’s "Green Dam" project, a large-scale reforestation initiative, represents a key strategy for mitigating climate change, especially in semi-arid regions. This study, conducted between 2021 to 2024 in the semi-arid region of Djelfa (Algeria), evaluates the impact of defoliators in three different stands. Our findings reveal that infestation levels were significantly lower in mixed-species stands compared to monoculture stands, with monoculture plantations showing the highest infestation rates. Seasonal analysis revealed consistent stability in rehabilitated zones, with lower infestation indices throughout the year. The study highlights the role of species diversity in enhancing forest resilience to pest outbreaks, as mixed-species plantations naturally disrupt pest population dynamics and support healthier ecosystems. These results highlight the effectiveness of Green Dam’s rehabilitation in enhancing ecosystem health, increasing biodiversity, and reducing vulnerability to climate-induced disturbances, positioning it as a critical tool for ecological restoration and climate mitigation in northern Algeria. Furthermore, the project exemplifies a scientifically driven approach to combating desertification and climate change in semi-arid ecosystems. By integrating tritrophic analyses examining forest species, pest insects, and their antagonists—along with spatiotemporal monitoring, the study provides valuable insights into ecological interactions under changing climatic conditions. As expanding defoliators and xylophages pose increasing challenges, adaptive management strategies tailored to semi-arid regions are necessary. The rehabilitation of the Green Dam project emerges as a model for large-scale ecological restoration, combining reforestation efforts with scientific innovation to bolster ecosystem resilience, enhance sustainable land management, and address global issues such as biodiversity loss, desertification, and climate instability. Continued monitoring and adaptive management are essential to ensure the long-term success of reforested landscapes.
Exploring Servant Leadership and Intrapreneurship with Organizational Antecedents in Indonesian Schools
Authors: Sanjaya Regi , Marianti Maria Merry , Sulungbudi Brigita Meylianti , Kiboy Alexander Chou
Published: November 2024

The applicability of the servant leadership concept is still growing, and researchers are currently exploring model development. On the other hand, since organizations need to innovate in order to adapt proactively to change and ensure sustainability, intrapreneurship becomes particularly important for the development of any organization, whether it is a business or a non-profit. Numerous studies have indicated that servant leadership can stimulate creative and innovative behaviors, which are essential aspects of intrapreneurship. However, the existing literature on servant leadership primarily focuses on leader characteristics, with limited knowledge about other influencing factors. This research uniquely explores organizational antecedents, addressing gaps in how servant leadership fosters intrapreneurship. This study aims to explore and identify the antecedents of servant leadership beyond individual characteristics. Participants in this study include principals from various Indonesian private schools. We conducted thorough interviews to gather data, and the transcripts from these interviews were meticulously analyzed to identify key themes. The interview data were analyzed using thematic coding, wherein recurring patterns and themes were identified through a systematic, iterative process. The analysis followed a six-phase framework for thematic analysis, starting with familiarization with the data, generating initial codes, searching for themes, reviewing themes, defining and naming themes, and finally producing the report. According to the results, potential variables for future research in servant leadership and intrapreneurship models include organizational vision and mission, satisfaction with compensation, serving culture, and the role model of the manager.
EFFECT OF SELF EFFICACY AND MOTIVATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF POSYANDU CADRES REGARDING EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN CHILDREN
Authors: RATNANINGSIH ESTER , Dwi Febriati Listia , Ika Sugathot Aan
Published: November 2024

Developmental delay in children is considered a crucial problem in Indonesia. Self-efficacy and motivation are included as internal factors that can influence the performance of Integrated Healthcare Post (Posyandu) cadres regarding early detection of developmental delays in under-five children. High level of motivation and self-efficacy may influence willingness to work hard and achieve high work productivity. Objective of this research to analyze the relationship between self-efficacy and motivation with the performance of Posyandu cadres regarding early detection of developmental delays in under-five children. This was a quantitative observational study with a cross sectional approach. This study was conducted from June to August 2024 which involved 100 cadres in the work area of Banguntapan II Community Health Center. The variables in this study were self-efficacy, motivation and performance. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Data were analysed through univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi square test. 79% of cadres had a high level of self-efficacy, 78% of cadres had a high level of motivation and 76% of cadres had a good performance regarding early detection of developmental delays in children and there was a significant relationship between self-efficacy and motivation with the performance of cadres (p=0.000). Self-efficacy and motivation were closely related to the performance of cadres regarding early detection of developmental delays in children.