bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Beyond Self-Presentation. An Analysis of the Romanian Governmental Communications on Facebook
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Department of Public Relations, Faculty of Communication and Public Relations, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania, ZERU Florin , BALABAN Delia Cristina ,   Professor, Ph.D., Department of Communication, Public Relations and Advertising, Faculty of Political, Administrative, and Communication Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, BÂRGĂOANU Alina ,   Professor, Ph.D., Department of Communication, Faculty of Communication and Public Relations, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania
Published: November 2023

The present study is one of the few studies that examine the social media communication of the Romanian governmental institutions from a systematic perspective accounting for three categories of messages that enhance the goals of open governance, transparency, participation, and collaboration. Our research contributes to developing the research methodology in the field, given the methodological tool we used based on previous literature on social media communication of public institutions with relevant elements added from political communication. The research focuses on the official Facebook pages of the following Romanian governmental institutions: the Romanian Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Moreover, based on content analysis of N= 2,484 Facebook posts, we examined how different social media content generates differences in citizen engagement. Findings showed that the Romanian governmental institutions we analyzed frequently used Facebook posts. However, we observed significant differences between the institutions regarding message types. Our results align with previous research conducted in other Western countries showing that public institutions mostly used social media for impression management and transparent communication and less for participation and collaboration.
Shall intraoperative OCT become standard equipment of modern operating room?
Authors: Kaczmarek Dorota Maria , Kaczmarek Radosław
Published: November 2023

The role of intraoperative OCT (iOCT) in ophthalmic surgery is still a matter of active research and enhancements to integrative technologies. Further research is necessary to better define the specific applications of iOCT that impact surgical decision-making and as such help to achieve better patient outcomes, both in anterior and in posterior segment of the eye. In time to come advancements in integrative systems, OCT-friendly instrumentation, and software algorithms will most likely expand the horizon of iOCT even further.
The Landscape Question in the Work of Rosa Barba: The Landscape Project and the Abstraction of Territory
Authors: Dorado María Isabel Alba
Published: November 2023

An advocate of landscaping and landscape architecture as fundamental tools in the revitalisation of urban planning in the late 20th century, architect Rosa Barba both energised and modernised the discipline of landscape architecture in Spain by delving into previously unchartered waters and approaching landscape both from a perspective of conceptual innovation and in an effort to offer a response to the issues of the day. From a stance that was simultaneously theoretical, academic and professional, she offered a critical perspective of city, territory and landscape and envisioned new horizons for architecture and urbanism through landscaping, thereby broadening the scope of these disciplines. Her work establishes relevant, pioneering contributions to landscape design and transformation that are still relevant today. The purpose of this article is to offer, via analysis of some of her principal projects, an in-depth examination of the theoretical and disciplinary position from which she approached the landscape question and explored the possibility of improving the conceptual and technical instruments and models used for the analysis and interpretation of the same in a broad, complex manner that both offers a response to the concerns of the day and establishes a theory of landscape intervention.
The Role of Logistics in the Management of the Railway Rolling Stock Life Cycle
Authors: Hlavatý Jozef , Ližbetin Ján , Fázik Jozef
Published: November 2023

Every undertaking providing transport services in passenger rail transport must currently prepare for the liberalization of transport services operating under a public service obligation. Competition in the mentioned segment is expected to intensify. Rolling stock represents a significant cost item for railway operators. The management of the life cycle of railway rolling stock is a way to efficiently manage vehicles. Adequately chosen parameters that are monitored and evaluated during the life cycle of railway rolling stock are crucial to successful management. Logistics plays an important role in the railway vehicle life cycle management, which, when properly set up, represents a significant competitive advantage. All railway undertakings are facing challenging times due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the energy crisis. Proper and effective railway rolling stock life cycle management will help them overcome current and future challenges.
Assessment of the Attractiveness of the Algerian Banking Market through the Application of Porter's Five Forces Model
Authors: Khoualed Aboubaker , Bouzerb Khayreddine
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyse the competitiveness of the Algerian banking sector by attempting to apply Porter's Five Forces model. Additionally, it examines the attractiveness of the Algerian banking market. To achieve these objectives, a descriptive approach was adopted by analysing statistics from the Algerian Central Bank and the results of previous studies. An inductive method was also used to apply Porter's Five Forces model to the Algerian banking sector. The study concluded that the banking industry in Algeria is unattractive due to the weakness and lack of implementation of all five competitive forces in Porter's model within the Algerian banking sector. However, despite this, entering the Algerian banking market could be profitable if the focus is on improving the weaknesses in the market, such as electronic banking services, financing for freelancers and startups, foreign trade, and Islamic banking services.
Focusing on the Exchange Rate Volatility and International Trade Relationship: Evidence from South Africa
Authors: HADEBE Ntokozo , MSOMI Simiso
Published: November 2023

Despite the extensive literature on the exchange rates volatility and international trade, there is no consensus in the literature. This study examines how South African exports demand is affected by exchange rate volatility. The sample period covers the period from the year 2000 first quarter to the beginning of 2021 first quarter. To estimate the volatility of the exchange rates, in this study, we have used the Generalised Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedastic (GARCH) mode. While we use Autoregressive Distributed lags (ARDL) models to estimate the impact of exchange rates volatility on domestic exports. The findings suggested that there is a positive relationship between exchange rate volatility and exports. Hence, policies such as bilateral trade agreements are important to promote export growth.
Cultivating Connections: Crafting a Unique Identity in the Competitive Wine Market
Authors: DUCMAN Anca Alexandra
Published: November 2023

This article offers a detailed look at current marketing strategies and their crucial role in building brand and engaging consumers. It starts by discussing the shift towards more empathetic and innovative marketing, emphasising the importance of creating real connections and understanding consumer desires. The focus then moves to the use of Social Networks and Social Media Marketing, explaining the various strategies, benefits, and potential issues of using these digital platforms. The discussion continues with an exploration of Digital Content Marketing, highlighting the need for a balance between informative and engaging content and how different characteristics affect brand popularity. The last section provides a tailored marketing strategy for the Romanian wine industry, covering aspects such as identifying target markets, developing a strong brand identity, online promotion, and fostering collaborations. This article acts as a comprehensive guide, combining theory and practical advice, to understand modern marketing and specifically improve the international profile of Romanian wines.
Análisis de redes sociales entre actores clave de la producción de café en el Estado de México, 2023
Authors: Rivera-Rojo Celso Rodrigo , Herrera-Tapia Francisco , Ovando-Aldana Wendy
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: analizar las interacciones entre los actores clave de la cafeticultura del Estado de México, mediadas por la presencia de redes de capital social, redes de confianza, redes de cooperación y el grado de reciprocidad entre estas, así como su incidencia en dicha actividad económica. Metodología: se llevó a cabo un mapeo de actores clave a los que se aplicaron cuestionarios y entrevistas semiestructuradas, entrevistas improntas y observación directa a fin de graficar e interpretar los datos mediante un análisis de redes sociales. Resultados: a pesar de estar situados en diferentes municipios, los actores se identifican unos con otros tendiendo una red de capital social tenue; sin embargo, las redes de confianza basada en el prestigio, confianza personal y confianza estratégica, así como las de cooperación muestran bajos niveles de densidad y reciprocidad. Debido a lo anterior, son pocos los actores clave realizan actividades como transferir conocimiento, reputación e información de mercado; al igual que promover la producción mediante el acopio del grano. Limitaciones: el estudio se centra en la red de actores clave. Para futuras investigaciones se analizarán redes más amplias. Conclusiones: los actores clave desempeñan un papel potencialmente importante en la transferencia de conocimientos y promoción de la cooperación en la cafeticultura mexiquense, creación un ecosistema de innovación social en la región con el propósito de incrementar la participación del café mexiquense en el mercado nacional.
Detecting Pests and Diseases in Plants Using Efficient Network
Authors: Hayaty Mardhiya , Mahissanular Timur Haryo
Published: November 2023

The agricultural sector in Indonesia is still faced with low agrarian production caused by pests and diseases. Therefore, agricultural land that is still vulnerable to pests but can detect the development of pest attacks must be designed. This study uses the PlantVillage dataset. The dataset will go through the preprocessing stage for dimension adjustment, and then the result will be used for building the network. The results are evaluated using a confusion matrix and showed that the convolutional neural network performs well in image processing and obtains architectural optimization in its field. The method we propose is an Efficient Network by selecting the correct input size. Implementing an Efficient Network in the convolutional neural network architecture increases its F1-score to 93%, indicating that Efficient Network has a higher F1-Score than the baseline convolution neural network. Implementing this network architecture can quickly increase the CNN baseline to a more varied target resource while maintaining the efficiency of the resulting model.
POLITIK HUKUM (konsep Oligarki Dalam Pandangan Siyāsah Syar'iyah)
Authors: Sodik Miftahol Fajar
Published: November 2023

Political oligarchy represents a political system controlled by minorities in a country. Participation in the exploitation of the government of small groups often results in justice, arbitrariness that has political ownership rights of the small community, who have them as the bourgeoisie in the status of national and state life. The view of siyasah syar'iya which is derived from the principles of the Koran and hadith explains that the existence of apolitical system must be directed towards religious maintenance and social harmonization, therefore the existence of the government is burdened as a mandate for the welfare of society without differences in social status. As for one of the practices of nationalism without social differences taught by the Prophet Muhammad, it can be seen from the context of the Medina Charter as a constitution and a joint commitment between Muslims and non Muslims to live as a state with a common goal of being able to live in prosperity both socially, economically and political. As for the problems in this article, namely those related to Jeffrey A. Winters' views regarding political oligarchy and how the views of siyasah syar'iyah criticize it, this research is a library research which is descriptive analysis in nature.
PELANGGARAN TERHADAP MEREK TERKENAL YANG DITIRU OLEH PELAKU USAHA DALAM PERSPEKTIF UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 20 TAHUN 2016 TENTANG MEREK DAN INDIKASI GEOGRAFIS
Authors: Wahedani Ahmad , Sugiarti Yayuk , Fithry Abshoril
Published: November 2023

The large level of consumption that makes other industries take advantage of well-known brands to gain profits and make famous brands by imitating or counterfeiting these brands. The circulation of counterfeit or imitation goods (hereinafter referred to as KW) has been widely circulating in the market, the widespread circulation of counterfeit goods has made many parties uneasy. The act that causes this loss is an act of violation of the mark. One of the main issues that can be put forward is what is the responsibility for business actors who imitate well-known brands and how is the legal protection for owners of well-known brands that are imitated. The objectives to be achieved are to find out and analyze the responsibility for business actors who imitate well-known brands and also to find out and analyze how the legal protection for owners of famous brands that are imitated is. The research method used in this thesis research is Normative Jurisdiction. The research method used aims to complete this thesis research. This type of research is normative, namely the type of research that emphasizes the applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities for business actors who imitate well-known marks in the form of civil law can be sued for compensation because it is an unlawful act to use trademark rights without obtaining prior approval and permission from the owner/holder of the rights to the registered mark. In criminal sanctions according to the provisions of Article 100-102 Law Number 20 of 2016 concerning Marks and Geographical Indications by trading counterfeit goods using well-known brands.
Petrographic composition and material sources of Upper Paleozoic rough-clastic rocks in Western Taimyr
Authors: Shishlov S. B. , Akimova E. Yu. , Dubkova K. A.
Published: November 2023

Research subject. Gravelites and conglomerates of the Upper Carboniferous and Permian of Western Taimyr. Aim. To reveal features of the petrographic composition of coarse clastic rocks and, on this basis, to clarify the ideas about the composition and position of the feeding province of the western part of the Taimyr sedimentary basin in the Late Paleozoic. Materials and methods. The analysis of materials collected during a layer-by-layer study of sections and microscopic description of 47 large transparent sections with the count of psephitic (more than 2 mm) fragments of quartzites, felsic and basic igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks was performed. The revealed features of the petrographic composition of psephytoliths, in combination with a generalization of previously published geodynamic and paleogeographic reconstructions, were used to refine the model of the geological development of the Taimyr fold-thrust belt and adjacent areas in the Late Paleozoic. Results. It was established that the sections contain polymictic lithoclastic (83%) and petroclastic (15%) psephytoliths, with occasional inclusions of oligomictic essentially quartz varieties (2%). Minor changes in the composition of clasts over time indicate the existence of a single source of clastic material during the entire Late Paleozoic, which formed the sections of Western Taimyr. It was shown that the maturity of psephytolites increases from the southwest to the northwest and northeast. Numerous fragments of phtanites and lydites with remains of radiolarians of the Middle Devonian – early Early Carboniferous were identified, analogs of which are present in the Lemva zone of the Urals and in the basement of Western Siberia. Conclusions. The material forming the coarse clastic rocks of Western Taimyr was transported by the river for 600–1000 km from the folded structures of the “West Siberian land” located in the southwest (in modern coordinates), which formed in the Visean–Serpukhovian ages of the Early Carboniferous during the collision of the East - European, Kazakhstan and Siberian continental blocks.
Gley catagenesis of Devonian red-colored rocks on the Middle Timan
Authors: Shumilov I. Kh.
Published: November 2023

Research subject. The article presents the results of morphological, mineralogical, and geochemical studies into gley zones in the Devonian red-colored sediments of the Middle Timan. Aim. Determination of the timing of gleization processes in the formation history of the Devonian sedimentary strata; identification of morphological, mineralogical and geochemical features of gley zones. Methods. A macroscopic study of the morphology of gley zones in successive sections of the sediments was carried out in field conditions. Thin sections were studied using a Nikon eclipse LV100 ND polarization microscope with a Nikon DS Fi2 camera; polished samples were characterized using a TESCAN electron microscope VEGA3 with an Oxford instruments X-Max energy dispersion attachment; the chemical composition was determined by an X-ray fluorescent silicate method on a MESA-500W spectrometer; X-ray diffraction analysis was performed using a Shimadzu XRD-6000 diffractometer under the CuKα radiation. Results. In terms of size and morphological features, the gley zones under study are divided into four types: point, veined, lens-shaped, and bed-shaped. The similarity between the forms of gley zones and core organics fragments was established both in plan and vertically. The lithological heterogeneity of rocks (stratification) does not have any effect on the development of gley processes. Changes in the content of rock-forming elements during gleization are confined to intensive iron removal and a slight decrease in the potassium content; the silica content remains almost unchanged. An increase in the content of aluminum, titanium, and magnesium was observed. Among the contents of microelements, trends towards accumulation of Y and Yb, removal of Ga, V, Co, Ni are noticeable. Conclusions. Gleization processes proceeded for a very long time until the sedimentary sequence was completely formed and compacted; the main mechanism of chemical element migration was diffusion.
Geological structure and Mesozoic-Cenozoic tectonic evolution of the Nenya-Chumysh basin (Southern Salair, southern Western Siberia)
Authors: Zhimulev F. I. , Kotlyarov A. V. , Novikov I. S. , Sennikov N. V. , Kolesov K. K.
Published: November 2023

Research subject. The Nenya-Chumysh basin is a long-term Mesozoic intracontinental sedimentary basin confined to the zone of a regional fault separating the Salair from the structures of Gorny Altai, Gornaya Shoria, and the Kuznetsk basin. Aim. To establish the geological and structural-kinematic characteristics of impulses of intracontinental orogeny that took place during the Mesozoic and Cenozoic in the territory of the northwestern part of the Altai-Sayan Folded Area. Materials and Methods. Geological maps of the area, geophysical data on the position of the base of the Paleozoic basement, satellite images and digital elevation models were used. The sedimentary filling of the basin is considered as a chronicle of tectonic movements in the NW part of the Altai-Sayan Folded Area at the intracontinental stage of development. Results. The Early Jurassic, Early Cretaceous, Late Cretaceous-Paleogene, and Neogene-Quaternary tectonic stages of the development of the Nenya-Chumysh basin were distinguished. In the Early Jurassic, the Nenya-Chumysh basin was a pull-apart basin in a left-hand strike-slip zone. This stage is associated with the accumulation of coal-bearing deposits of the Glushinskaya Formation, the thickness of which in the Nenya-Chumysh basin reaches about 1900 m. In the Early Cretaceous, as a result of changes in the stress field, the Nenya-Chumysh basin was transformed into a thrust basin, composed of terrigenous deposits of the Ilek Formation, forming a wedge-shaped sedimentary basin characteristic of foreland troughs. The neotectonic structure of the Nenya-Chumysh basin, formed in the stress field of the Indo-Eurasian collision, inherits an older structural plan in general terms, although differing in details. A non-inherited structure is the transverse neotectonic uplift of the Sary-Chumysh swell. Conclusions. The Early Jurassic stage is related with the closure of the Paleo-Tethys and the collision of a series of Cimmerian terranes with the southern margin of Eurasia, Early Cretaceous stage is caused with Mongol-Okhotsk collision, and the Cenozoic stage proceeds with the ongoing Indo-Eurasian collision. The geological evolution of continental sedimentary basins controlled by regional faults can be used as a source of information about the intensity and kinematic pattern of impulses of intracontinental orogeny in the geological past.
Complex characteristics of suevites at the B. Vanuyta river (Kara astrobleme, Russia)
Authors: Maksimenko N. I. , Shumilova T. G. , Ulyashev V. V.
Published: November 2023

Research subject. Suevites from the eastern sector of the Kara astrobleme, located in the basin of the Bolshaya Vanuyta river. Aim. To identify the suevitic type and to clarify the facial features of the suevites from the B. Vanuyta River. Materials. Hand-size samples of suevites collecteed in the basins of B. Vanuyta, Anaroga, Kara, and Sopchayu rivers, as well as samples of siltstones collected outside the Kara crater (rivers Halmeryu, Sayakha, Putyu, Anaroga and the creek Lavovyi). The samples were used for preparing polished thin sections and powder specimens for analytical works. Methods. Field observations, optical and electron scanning microscopy, and silicate analysis by the wet chemical method. Results and conclusions. The structural-textural and petrochemical features of the matrix, fragments of impact glasses, and lithoclasts of suevites from the B. Vanuyta river were characterized. The suevite matrix was found to exhibit an intensely sintered character and to be presented by feldspar, quartz, calcite, chlorite, muscovite, glauconite, and titanite. Lithoclasts include siltstones, sandstones, limestones, mudstones, and shales. Vitroclasts are characterized by angular and irregular morphology with different border patterns, and spotted, fluid, and porous textures. The similarity of the chemical composition of siltstone clusters and similar target rocks confirms the genetic relationship and the leading role of this type of target rocks in the formation of the studied suevites. The proximity in the composition of the impact glasses of the studied suevites and the glasses of type I and II suevites indicates the formation of suevite vitroclasts in the river B. Vanuyta by a similar protolith – siltstones and a clay component of the limestones. The matrix lithification character, morphology and nature of the vitroclast outlines indicate that the suevites from the B. Vanuyta river are the rocks of an aerodynamic facies formed under relatively high-temperature conditions, which structurally lie at the lower part of the detrital impactites sequence of the aerodynamic facies. The studied rocks are close to the type I suevites by the composition of the protolith and differ in the conditions of their formation. With the type II suevites, they have similar facies characteristics, but differ in the composition of the target rocks fragments. It is determined that the leading factor in the typification of suevites from the Kara astrobleme is the chemical composition, at the same time, the types can be subdivided more fractionally based on the specifics of the facies environments of their formation.
Leben in der Trauer entdecken
Authors: Backhaus Ulrike
Published: November 2023

Trauer ist ein natürlicher Prozess, mit dem wir Menschen auf Verluste verschiedener Art reagieren. In den deutschsprachigen Ländern wird Trauer in Therapie und Beratung noch wenig thematisiert. Der Personzentrierte Ansatz mit seinen Grundhaltungen der Echtheit, der Akzeptanz und Wertschätzung sowie der Empathie ist bestens geeignet, Menschen in Krisensituationen nach einem Verlust zu unterstützen. Das Ziel des folgenden Textes ist es, Therapeuten und Beratern das Thema Trauer theoretisch und praktisch näherzubringen und ihnen personzentrierte Arbeit in diesem Bereich vorzustellen. Außerdem wird auf komplizierte Trauerverläufe eingegangen, die als Diagnose „anhaltende Trauerstörung“ in die ICD 11, die Neuauflage des Diagnoseschlüssels der Weltgesundheitsorganisation, aufgenommen werden und sich auf eine Minderheit der trauernden Menschen beziehen.
Das personzentrierte Verständnis von Psychotrauma
Authors: Keil Sylvia
Published: November 2023

Dieser Artikel beschäftigt sich mit der Frage, wie psychotraumatologische Erkenntnisse in das Personzentrierte Therapiekonzept integriert werden können. Es wird vorgeschlagen, traumatische und posttraumatische Erfahrungen nicht als Inkongruenz, sondern als extrem strukturgebundene somato-psychische Symptome zu begreifen, die erst in der Folge organismisch erlebt werden können. In diesem Zusammenhang wird die These vertreten, dass Traumabewältigung nicht etwa bedeutet, traumatische Erfahrungen ins Selbstkonzept aufzunehmen. Die Reorganisation der Selbststruktur bzw. die Verringerung der Inkongruenz geschieht vielmehr durch die bessere Bewältigung der posttraumatischen Folgestörungen mithilfe der vorhandenen Selbststruktur. Menschen mit Entwicklungstrauma haben in der therapeutischen Beziehung die Chance, überhaupt erst adäquate Selbststrukturen aufzubauen. Es werden die therapietheoretischen Implikationen als Konsequenz dieser persönlichkeitstheoretischen Positionen diskutiert.
Trauer-Fluss und Trauma-Eisberg
Authors: Paul Chris
Published: November 2023

Der Artikel verdeutlicht die Zusammenhänge und die Unterschiede im Durchleben eines Trauerprozesses und einer Psychotraumatisierung. Als Struktur dient dafür das „Kaleidoskop des Trauerns“, ein von der Autorin entwickeltes integratives Modell zu Trauertheorien. Vorgestellt werden vor diesem Hintergrund die „traumasensible Trauertherapie“ und eine „trauersensible Traumatherapie“ mit ihren gegenseitigen Verzahnungen.
Epilepsy due to pyridoxine dependence: a case report
Authors: Paiva Larissa , Reis Luigi , Andrade Rinara , Brito Shaira , Chieppe Giulia , Freire Isabela
Published: November 2023

Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy (EDP) is an autosomal recessive disease clinically represented by recurrent seizures. The diagnosis is made by clinical observation, and may be assisted by electroencephalography (EEG) and biochemical and genetic tests. The aim of this work was to report the case of an infant patient with epilepsy due to pyridoxine dependence, using the methods of analysis of clinical history data, physical examination, therapeutic response, with simultaneous laboratory investigation and image analysis. In the face of a neonatal convulsive crisis immune to the instituted anticonvulsants and, with laboratory and imaging exams without changes, the introduction of pyridoxine brought clinical improvement, allowing the discontinuation of the other drugs in use. The reported case reinforces the importance of investigating neonatal seizures for the correct diagnosis and treatment.
Epidemiological and clinical profile of children with giant congenital melanocytic nevus in a dermatology service
Authors: Souza Bruna , Freitas Ana , Cruz Lorena , Pires Carla , Leão Jaqueline , Allen Thais , Santos Maria
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE: to describe five children with Congenital Giant Melanocytic Nevus (NMCG) at the Dermatology Service at the State University of Pará in Belém - PA, Brazil. CASE DESCRIPTION: patients aged 1 to 11 years, four of whom were female, all of them brown, in good nutritional status, prenatal without complications, and denied consanguinity. The five cases presented lesions on the trunk, with different distribution patterns: swimming trunks (1), body (1), back (1), and bolero (2), most with more than fifty satellite lesions containing hypertrichosis and pruritus. In the histopathological analysis, all of them were compatible with a nevus, one of the cases was associated with a neurofibroma, two with neurocutaneous melanosis and one with melanoma in the brain, evolving to death. COMMENTS: Congenital Giant Melanocytic Nevus is a rare condition, defined by the presence of a melanocytic lesion, measuring at least 20 cm, present since birth. It has its clinical relevance due to the association with serious complications such as melanoma and / or neurocutaneous melanosis. The registration of this series aims to contribute to greater knowledge about the disease, which has physical, psycho-emotional, social, and risk of malignancy implications.
Botropic accident in a pediatric patient: case report
Authors: Zeni Karoline , Rodrigues Aline , Souza Camila , Mastella Diego , Michelon Guilherme , Dahlke Rafaela , Almeida Leticia , Sartor Fabiana
Published: November 2023

Botropic accidents are the most common among snake accidents in Brazil. The species Bothrops jararaca, the popular jararaca, predominantly inhabits the south and southeast regions, and thus is the most relevant venomous snake in the region, being responsible for most accidents. Its poison causes important clinical repercussions, with proteolytic, coagulant and hemorrhagic actions, which cause an exuberant clinical picture. In addition to the pain, local manifestations and coagulation disorders, the jararaca sting can present complications such as infections and tissue necrosis. Thus, this case report aims to describe the approach and evolution of a botropic accident involving a previously healthy 5-year-old pediatric patient.
Delayed diagnosis of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in a child with symptomatic hypocalcemia: case report
Authors: Rocha Camila , Sohn Maisa , Moreschi Felipe , Valle Daniel , Santos Mara , Palazzo Vitor
Published: November 2023

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome is the commonest microdeletion syndrome in humans and has a wide spec-trum of clinical manifestations, such as craniofacial dysmorphism, airway malformations, heart disease, renal malformations, hypoparathyroidism, neurological and behavioral disorders, immunodeficiencies and anomalies of the thymus. The broad phenotype spectrum makes the diagnosis more challenging, and an early identification allows not only the evaluation of comorbidities and interventions, but also adequate genetic counseling. Hypoparathyroidism manifested by symptomatic hypocalcemia is one of the clinical presentations of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. This clinical case shows the diagnosis of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome in an 11-year-old child with symptomatic hypocalcemia and emphasizes the possibility of a late diagnosis of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.
The impacto of climate change on the demand of children and adolescents for emergency services
Authors: Veronesi Letícia , Martin Joelma , Silva Guilherme , Prieto Maria , Valle Adriana , Villas-Boas Paulo , Corrente José
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of climatic variations on the demand of children and adolescents in emergency services. METHODS: Ecological study conducted in a city countryside of São Paulo, which analysis of 39,336 emergency room visits in 2018 and correlation with meteorological data obtained from the meteorological station of the College of Agronomic Sciences of the municipality. Poisson regression models were fitted considering the season, temperature, relative humidity and precipitation. RESULTS: The greatest demand for care was in the age group between 0 and 5 years (65.2%) with acute nasopharyngitis (8.7%) being the most frequent morbidity, followed by unspecified fever (6.1%); acute upper airway infection: 5.5%; acute tonsillitis: 5.2%; nausea and vomiting: 5%; diarrhea and gastroenteritis: 4.8%; cough: 4.6%; asthma: 4.2%; bronchopneumonia: 2.9% and acute pain: 2.4%. In summer, the most frequent morbidities were fever and diarrhea; in autumn: acute nasopharyngitis; in winter: IVA and fever; in spring: fever, acute nasopharyngitis. Acute nasopharyngitis, acute upper airway infection and bronchopneumonia mainly affect younger children and these diseases are more likely to occur at lower temperatures and in low air humidity. CONCLUSIONS: There is a different frequency of morbidities in the different seasons of the year, as the chance of occurrence change depending on age, average temperature, average humidity and has no correlation with precipitation. Therefore, from the analysis of the climate, health services can anticipate to promote preventive measures and meet a greater or lesser demand of patients.
Acute kidney injury with replacement kidney therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of children's hospital Dr. Jeser Amarante Faria
Authors: Wendhausen Ana , Wendhausen Artur , Julião Flávia
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined as a sudden reduction in kidney function, which ranges from mild changes in kidney biomarkers to severe conditions that require renal replacement therapy (RRT). RRT is the most effective treatment for patients with severe AKI, and the most used RRT methods are: conventional hemodialysis (HD), continuous hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis (PD). OBJECTIVES: This study aims to analyze the epidemiological profile and outcome of patients diagnosed with Acute Kidney Injury undergoing renal replacement therapy in the Intensive Care Unit. METHODS: For this, a descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was carried out through the retrospective collection of data obtained through the electronic medical record system. RESULTS: Among the hospitalizations during the study period, 3.67% required RRT due to AKI, with sepsis as the main cause (48.57%). Most patients underwent RRT through HD. The mortality rate was 45.7%, showing higher mortality in those who developed AKI during hospitalization compared to those who were already admitted with AKI. CONCLUSION: It is possible to conclude that most patients undergoing RRT due to AKI are under 2 years of age and more than 50% have comorbidities. The presence of comorbidities and PIM2 are related to mortality.
Knowledge and perceptions of acne among adolescents
Authors: Pasqual Suzane , Rohde Thais , Silveira Luísa , Canato Mariana , Morgan Mariana , Carvalho Vânia
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge and the perceptions of acne among adolescents. METHODS: Cross-sectional study, carried out from May 2018 to May 2019. Data were collected through a questi-onnaire administered to students aged 13 to 20 years enrolled in two schools, with 793 participants (462 from a public school and 331 from a private school). Data were evaluated by Pearsons chi-square test, Yates test and Students t tests. RESULTS: The mean age was 15.02±1.25 years in the private school, and 16.21±1.45 years (p=0.07) in the public school. In the private school, 75.8% of adolescents had acne, against 79.6% from the public (p=0.08). In the private school, 54.7% consulted a doctor due to acne, against 45.8% in the public school (p<0.0001). More public-school students did not think it was necessary to see a doctor for acne than in the private school (67.8% vs 32.2% - p<0.0001). More public-school students responded that mites cause acne. The perception that hormonal contraceptives worsened acne was present in 42% of the students from the public school and in 28.4% from the private (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents had incorrect perceptions about acne, especially those from public schools, who also had less access to medical care.
Vocabulary in urban contexts using multimodality
Authors: Gonzalez Bravo Camila
Published: November 2023

This is the presentation of a new pedagogical tool. The tool is an alternative to the usual presentation of vocabulary focusing on some key concepts: multimodality, theory of space, and collaborative learning. Considering that the study of foreign languages has the difficulty of studying cultural elements that are usually not present in the life of the students, this paper will propose an activity to study vocabulary in a contextualized space. The objective is to understand social spaces through discovering lexical items in a natural environment, using the observation and description of urban photographs, which represents a change to the traditional way of presenting vocabulary. Through a collective and technology mediated process, the students create a multimodal artifact that can be shared with other students. The process of learning occurs, first, from the production of the artifact, and second, from the presentation and exchange of the artifacts produced among students.
Drawing Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Milkovich John
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic presented an array of challenges, characterized by its unpredictability and rapidly changing nature. While often referred to as an "unprecedented" crisis, it is important to recognize the shared traits it possesses with previous pandemics. To fortify our society against future outbreaks, continued investment in pandemic preparedness is essential. This paper aims to extract valuable insights from four crucial sectors within Canada's healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The identified areas of focus include: 1) Addressing the "disinfodemic" by effectively countering the dissemination of misinformation; 2) Promoting justice in resource allocation to ensure fairness and equity; 3) Strengthening healthcare infrastructure to meet the demands of resource-intensive crises like COVID-19; and 4) Mitigating the long-term impact of stringent pandemic-related restrictions. Through an honest reflection on these key sectors, this paper sheds light on crucial lessons learned and paves the way for robust preparedness strategies for future outbreaks.
Detecting Parkinson’s Disease Using Machine Learning from Movement
Authors: Richard Emma , Kelly Mary
Published: November 2023

This study explored the potential of machine learning techniques, specifically decision trees and artificial neural networks (ANNs), to detect Parkinson's Disease (PD) using data collected from the mPower mobile iOS app. Released in 2016 by Sage Bionetworks, mPower enables individuals, both with and without PD, to assess their cognitive and physical abilities through various tasks related to memory, tapping, voice, and movement. The main focus of this study is on the walking task within the app's version 1.0 build 7. Participants were required to walk unassisted for approximately 20 steps in a straight line, followed by a 30-second period of standing still, and then returning with 20 steps. The smartphone's accelerometer and gyroscope captured three-dimensional (3D) rotation data (x, y, z) during these movements, with the device placed in the participant's pocket or bag. A convolutional neural network was applied to the movement dataset to assess confirmed PD cases, utilizing accelerometer and gyroscope readings during outward walking, return walking, and rest periods.
Mass Incarceration and Its Devastating Effects
Authors: Jong Keana
Published: November 2023

This research paper utilizes various sources from Canadian studies and firsthand accounts to identify the issues within penitentiaries and the Canadian criminal justice system. There are numerous pressing issues related to the handling, punishment, and sentencing of crime, many of which stem from racial injustice and underlying societal problems. Inmates endure harsh prison conditions and face barriers when trying to maintain connections with their families and friends. The mental well-being of prisoners is often overlooked, creating an unjust and unfavourable environment for Canadian citizens. The legal system requires reform and improvement to support individuals and promote rehabilitation effectively. Addressing these problems requires focusing on systemic injustices disproportionately affecting minorities and impoverished individuals. Studies have demonstrated that visitation and human contact contribute to law-abiding behaviour in criminals. Therefore, to enhance our criminal justice system, we must address the root causes of crime.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Loker Berbasis IoT
Authors: Deprimadoni  , Kasoep Werman , Puteri Novani Nefy
Published: November 2023

Lockers are one of the most common places for people to store valuables. Storage lockers that are widely used at this time still use manual keys and are still in physical form as locker security, and these lockers have a number on each locker key to indicate that the locker used by the user can be seen on the locker key. This is still prone to theft of items stored in the locker, such as keys that have been dropped or scattered by users which can be used by irresponsible persons to retrieve items stored in the locker.
Kajian Revitalisasi Aspek Sosial Pasar Nagari Padang Lua
Authors: Miko Alfan , Indraddin Indraddin , Havivi Ilham
Published: November 2023

This article explores the study of market revitalization that needs to be carried out to analyze the socio-cultural and socio-economic aspects of the Padang Lua Nagari market. This study uses qualitative research methods with a case study type. This study was analyzed using the concept of revitalization used by Gouillart and Kelly in Santoso, namely organizational change aimed at spurring corporate growth by aligning the organization with its environment. As a result of this research, it is necessary to revitalize the market. The physical market may not be difficult due to the advancement of development technology today, but what is difficult is to make the market better and not cause conflict between the relevant stakeholders. The conclusion of this research is to accommodate the revitalizing of the market, an in-depth study of aspects of spatial planning so that a quality and beneficial market for the community can realized.
Remaining Flying Time Prediction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Under Different Load Conditions
Authors: Shi Junchuan , Okolo Wendy A. , Wu Dazhong
Published: November 2023

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are forecast to be widely used in the military and civilian domains. The remaining flying time is a critical parameter to monitor during a flight to ensure the safety of electric UAVs (e-UAVs). However, accurate remaining flying time prediction under different load conditions requires a large amount of data and is computationally expensive for online applications. To address these issues, a deep learning approach based on temporal convolutional networks and transfer learning is developed for lithium-ion battery systems for e-UAVs. A temporal convolutional network is used to extract features from monitoring data and predict the remaining flying time of flights under one load condition. A layer transfer strategy is then used to transfer the knowledge learned from one load condition to another load condition. Battery health monitoring data collected from a fixed-wing e-UAV are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Experimental results show that the proposed temporal convolutional network with the transfer learning strategy can predict the remaining flying time of the e-UAV under two load conditions more efficiently and accurately than a temporal convolutional network without transfer learning.
DESIGNING TOOLS FOR AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION FOR IoT ROAD CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEMS
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Nikolskiy Serhiy , Klymenko Iryna ,   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”
Published: November 2023

The object of the research is the data collection processes on road conditions in monitoring and maintenance systems based on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. A concept of data collection and aggregation from sensors is proposed to ensure their effective processing at the IoT network edge, with the possibility of integration into smart city systems based on IoT. The proposed approach of automated data collection using embedded devices in vehicles enables dynamic monitoring of road conditions with minimal resource consumption. To implement the proposed concept, a complex of hardware and software has been developed in the form of an experimental prototype of an IoT road condition monitoring system. Experiments have proven that the proposed tools enable rapid response to road defects in any terrain, and the aggregated data format is appropriate for further analysis, including intelligent analysis. The proposed tools can be used in smart city maintenance systems to improve driving quality and prevent critical situations related to poor road conditions.
Masculinité, pudor et uerecundia : analyse des transgressions de genre masculines dans la littérature latine du 1er s. av. n. è. au 3e s. de n. è.
Authors: Malisse Héloïse
Published: November 2023

L’analyse des occurrences des termes pudor, uerecundia et de leurs dérivés dans les épisodes d’attitudes transgressives commises par des hommes dans la littérature latine permet, en négatif, de percevoir quelles étaient les valeurs propres à la masculinité dans les schémas de pensées dominants. Les hommes impudici semblent en effet être la véritable antithèse du uir Romanus, que ce soit en termes d’habillement, de démarche, d’asservissement aux plaisirs, de comportements sexuels et d’absence de toute uirtus et de constantia.
Bringing law to the people. The "Journal des Tribunaux" and its first editor-in-chief (1881-1900)
Authors: Coppein Bart
Published: November 2023

En privilégiant une approche qualitative du Journal des Tribunaux de 1881 à 1914, Bart Coppein met en lumière le rôle-clé d’Edmond Picard, fondateur et premier rédacteur en chef du journal. Hebdomadaire établi à Bruxelles, cette revue juridique se pose en rupture d’une Belgique Judiciaire fossilisée. Le journal s’engage dans les débats contemporains, telle une revue dans la Cité. Edmond Picard utilise l’espace des éditoriaux pour exprimer ses opinions, jusqu’à ce qu’il devienne sénateur socialiste (1894-1908). Favorable à l’adoption du suffrage universel, le journal exprime aussi une conscience sociale en soutenant les initiatives pour doter la Belgique d’une législation sociale. Picard milite aussi pour l’indépendance du Barreau. Léon Hennebicq succède à Picard en 1900, portant le journal dans les débats autour de la question nationale et la reprise du Congo.
Anemia in canine babesiosis – diagnosis and therapeutic management
Authors: Roşca Maria , Codreanu Andrei‑Mario
Published: November 2023

Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne protozoan disease caused by parasites of the genus Babesia that infect red blood cells. The process of anemia in this disease involves a complex interaction of factors and greatly complicates the therapeutic management of babesiosis.
Gastric ulcer in horses
Authors: Cristian Alexandra , Duţulescu Valentin Alexandru , Codreanu Mario-Darius
Published: November 2023

Equine gastric ulcer comprises a complex of diseases associated with ulceration of the esophageal, gastric or duodenal mucosa. Ulceration occurs on nonglandular (squamous) and glandular gastric mucosa, with an average prevalence of 5% in pasture horses, 93% in racehorses and between 25% and 57% in foals. The incriminated causes are diet and incorrect feeding, stress and the administration of anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Medication for gastric ulcers includes proton pump inhibitors, histamine (H2) receptor antagonists, prostaglandin analogs, and sucralfate.