bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UMA PROPOSTA DE SEQUÊNCIA DE ENSINO INVESTIGATIVA PARA O ENSINO DE ELETRODINÂMICA
Authors: Da Silva Fernanda Batista , Denardin Luciano
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo propor uma Sequência de Ensino Investigativa sobre Eletrodinâmica, com vistas a promover a alfabetização científica em estudantes do Ensino Médio. As atividades foram elaboradas a partir dos elementos do Ensino por Investigação proposto por Carvalho (2013) e nos eixos estruturantes e indicadores de alfabetização científica apresentado por Sasseron (2008). Foram elaboradas 24 atividades sobre os tópicos: aparelhos elétricos, energia elétrica, plugues e tomadas, entre outros assuntos. As atividades foram divididas em três blocos, contemplando todos os eixos estruturantes da alfabetização científica propostos por Sasseron (2008). Em conclusão, são inúmeras as possibilidades de trabalhar com o ensino por investigação, desde que o estudante seja protagonista do aprendizado e construa conhecimento científico a partir da reflexão e argumentação feitas com base nos dados e evidências obtidos ao investigar uma situação-problema.
ESTÁGIO DOCÊNCIA NA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR E AS REFLEXÕES SOBRE FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES QUE ENSINAM MATEMÁTICA NOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Queiroz Milena Luiza Lucas , Bitencourt Loriége Pessoa , Santana Maurecilde Lemes da Silva
Published: April 2024

O artigo é composto de reflexões sobre os impactos do estágio docência na formação pós-graduada, realizado em uma licenciatura em Pedagogia. O estágio foi realizado na componente curricular de Conteúdos e Metodologias da Matemática para o Início da Escolarização II, no semestre letivo 2022/2, ofertada presencialmente. Tem-se como objetivo refletir sobre os impactos do Estágio Docência na Educação Superior realizado na Licenciatura em Pedagogia de uma Universidade pública do Mato Grosso. O quadro teórico foi articulado nas temáticas estágio docência, reflexão docente, educação matemática, pedagogia universitária como espaços potencializadores do movimento de formação e aprendizagem da docência. Observou-se a necessidade de o professor promover estratégias que estimulem os alunos em formação a compreender os conceitos apresentados pela componente curricular a fim de proporcionar um ambiente favorável à aprendizagem. A experiência mostrou que o estágio é um percurso formador e construtor de conhecimentos, capaz de contribuir, de forma reflexiva e crítica, para o compartilhamento de saberes, práticas e experiências profissionais basilares na construção da identidade profissional.
FOMENTANDO O ENGAJAMENTO DOS ALUNOS POR MEIO DA TEORIA DA EQUILIBRAÇÃO DE JEAN PIAGET
Authors: Lopes Danielly Aparecida , Yamazaki Sérgio Choiti
Published: April 2024

Resumo: Este artigo relata parte de uma pesquisa que utilizou da metodologia de Ensino Exploratório de Matemática descrevendo recortes dos diálogos e gestos percebidos pela pesquisadora baseando-se na Teoria do Equilíbrio de Jean Piaget, o estudo explora como essa abordagem instrucional pode apoiar o desenvolvimento cognitivo dos alunos e melhorar seus resultados de aprendizagem. Os pesquisadores realizaram um estudo em sala de aula em aulas de matemática para avaliar o impacto da utilização da estratégia da Computação Desplugada em aulas de matemática. A metodologia envolvia fornecer aos alunos uma tarefa com cenário simulando um ambiente de programação e incentivá-los a explorar diferentes meios de comunicação para expor as soluções de forma colaborativa. O objetivo era promover um ambiente de aprendizado ativo que promovesse o envolvimento dos alunos, o pensamento crítico e as habilidades de resolução de problemas. O trabalho destaca a importância de adotar estratégias de ensino alinhadas com os processos de desenvolvimento cognitivo dos alunos, enfatizando a necessidade de ir além da instrução didática tradicional.
ARDUINO COMO RECURSO EDUCACIONAL ABERTO: CONSTRUÇÃO DE EXPERIMENTOS ACESSÍVEIS PARA O ESTUDO DE MOVIMENTO E GRAVIDADE
Authors: Siqueira Lucas Eduardo de , Bedin Everton , Lima Vinicius Fernando de
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho aborda a integração do Arduino como Recurso Educacional Aberto (REA) nas aulas de Física, visando proporcionar uma educação tecnológica e inclusiva. A metodologia envolve a construção de um aparato experimental acessível e de baixo custo, baseado em materiais reciclados, para explorar conceitos de queda livre e plano inclinado, seguindo a trajetória proposta por Galileu Galilei. Sensores conectados ao Arduino registram o tempo do movimento da esfera, cujos resultados são exibidos em um display LCD e enviados para um aplicativo de celular via Bluetooth. A proposta é dividida em duas etapas: plano inclinado e queda livre. Os resultados obtidos para a aceleração da gravidade em Curitiba apresentaram um erro de 1,23% em relação à literatura. Conclui-se que o Arduino, por sua versatilidade e baixo custo, revela-se eficaz na construção de experimentos de Física, contribuindo para uma abordagem mais inclusiva e acessível no ensino dessa disciplina.
Effect of Anesthesia Induction with Midazolam on Hemodynamics in Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgeries
Authors: Uçkun Serkan , Tozan Emine Nur
Published: April 2024

Objective: The primary task of anesthesiology is to control the patient's hemodynamic values, including blood pressure and heart rate, from pre-operative to post-operative. Many drugs are used alone or in combination for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Various hemodynamic responses may develop to these drugs. In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of midazolam and propofol used alone in intravenous anesthesia induction on hemodynamics in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 ASA I-II patients scheduled for abdominal hysterectomy were included in the study. During anesthesia induction, midazolam (0.2 mg/kg) was administered to Group M (n:30) and propofol 1% (2 mg/kg) was administered to Group P (n:30). Noninvasive systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean blood pressure and minute heart rate values were recorded. Results: Systolic blood pressure was significantly lower in group P than in M during intubation, skin incision, extubation and recovery. Conclusion:As a result, anesthesia induction with intravenous 0.2 mg/kg midazolam may cause higher systolic blood pressure values than 2 mg/kg propofol. It should not be overlooked that the hemodynamic response that will occur after the use of midazolam during anesthesia monitoring will vary depending on the anesthetic drugs and doses used together.
The Relationship of Lunar Cycles with Natal and Postnatal Processes in Newborn Infants
Authors: Çeviker Hulusi Emre , Aydın Hilal
Published: April 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, hastanemizde doğan ve/veya çocuk polikliniğine başvuran yenidoğan hastaların özellikle ilk 24-48 saat içinde gelişen komplikasyonları (solunum sıkıntısı, nöbetler, metabolik bozukluklar vb.) ile ay döngüsü arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu retrospektif çalışmaya kliniğimizde doğan ve/veya çocuk polikliniğine başvuran dokuz yüz doksan yedi yenidoğan hasta dahil edildi. Bu hastaların ay döngüsü ile klinik durumları arasında olan ilişki değerlendirildi. Çalışmaya dahil edilen olguların dosyaları retrospektif olarak tarandı. İstatistiksel analiz Ki-kare testi kullanılarak yapıldı. Dokuz yüz doksan yedi yenidoğan olgusu çalışmaya dahil edildi. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan hastalar (N=107, %10.7) NSVD, (N=890, %89.3) sezaryen ile doğmuştur. Olguların %10.3‘ünde (N=103) komplikasyonlar görülürken, en sık görülen komplikasyon hiperbilirubinemi (N=54, %5.3) ve ikinci en sık görülen komplikasyon olarak solunum sıkıntısı (N=39, %3.9) görüldü. Ay döngülerine göre bebeklerin en sık doğduğu evre (N=287) ile yeni ay olarak gözlenmiştir. Postnatal süreçte en sık komplikasyon oranı dolunay (N=27, %26.2), ikinci en sık ilk çeyrek (N=26, %25.2) ve üçüncü çeyrek (N=26, %25.2) idi ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlı değildi (p=0.584). Sonuç: Bu çalışmanın sonuçları, ay döngüsü ile yenidoğan hastaların klinik durumu arasında bir ilişki olmadığını göstermektedir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Yenidoğan, doğumlar, ay döngüsü, komplikasyonlar
Creative Thinking: The Development of Lifelong Learning With the Principle of Andragogy for The Elderly Group in Northern Thailand
Authors: Kijmongkolvanich Sirisyos , Sirisawat Siriphong , Egwutvongsa Songwut
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research was to compare the learning outcomes of teak furniture production by applying the andragogy principle and studying the learning factors in teak furniture development in older groups. The population consisted of 110 local technicians of the Phrae Wood Products Trade Association, Phrae Province, Thailand. For this study, the sample group consisted of 86 local technicians aged 55 years and older who were selected by stratified sampling, and structured questionnaires were used as the research tool and analyzed using the paired sample t-test, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and multiple regression analysis. Furthermore, it was found that both pre-training and post-training knowledge were correlated (Sig. = 0.000) in a positive direction (r = 0.799) with statistical significance at a level of.05 Additionally, when analyzed with EFA, it was found that there were factors that affect the learning efficiency of the elderly in three aspects (KMO = 0.788): 1) the creativityprocess, 2) the development of skills, and 3) the enhancement of knowledge in business expansion. All three factors were analyzed by multiple regression analysis. As a result, it was found that R = 0.836, R2 = 0.700, and Adj R2 = 0.689 according to the standard regression equation that was = .407(X1) + .323 (X2) + .596(X3).
A New Model On Consumer Behaviour For Green Banking Practices
Authors: Nair Nayana N , Rajendran Dr. S.
Published: April 2024

Green advances, green credit cards, green checking accounts, and green contracts are all portion of current keeping money operations, are online keeping money components. The objective of this inquire about is to recognize a inquire about require and potential inquire about motivation for connecting green keeping money hones of certain chosen commercial and open division banks in India. The reason of this ponder is to make a conceptual show that successfully speaks to the characteristics of green keeping money operations and their relationship to add up to green managing an account client fulfillment. This ponder analyzes the current state of different bank green managing an account hones. The data was accumulated from scholastic diaries and websites. This review-based investigation recognizes the show state of green managing an account hones. The impact of green activities by open and private banks, such as web keeping money, web payments, green installments, and credit card credits, is examined. The investigate hole is computed utilizing the current circumstance and the wanted green action approach. Depending on the investigate hole, diverse investigate destinations to connect green managing an account hones are created and dissected. Keywords: Green banking services, Customer awareness, SWOC analysis framework, Customers’ satisfaction model, Inductive approach, Customer attraction, retention, and delight (CARD) model.
CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY
Authors: Nestor N.V. , Polianskyi A. A.
Published: April 2024

The article provides an analysis of scientific research concerning the current legislation of Ukraine on criminal liability in the field of crimes against national security. It is noted that the prevention of this type of crime is one of the priorities of the criminal legal policy implemented in Ukraine and aimed both at preserving the national sovereignty proclaimed by the Constitution of Ukraine and at ensuring the implementation of the most important functions of the state in the field of economic and information security. The article summarizes the material on the topic under study, in particular, it analyzes the scientific achievements of leading scientists in the field of criminal liability for crimes against the foundations of the constitutional order and state security. The article summarizes some results on assessing the scientific significance of the work of Ukrainian scientists - lawyers on introducing amendments and additions to the relevant articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. In this article, the direction of research outlined above is also supported by the use of a methodological research base consisting of general scientific (dialectical, systemic) and specific scientific methods. Considerable attention is paid to the dialectical research method, with the use of which it became possible to determine the general state and prospects for the legal regulation of criminal liability for crimes against national security. Using the systematic method that was used in the research process, the legislative system on the identified issue was determined. The article also notes that when analyzing the regulations in force in Ukraine in the field of criminal liability for crimes against national security, formal legal methods were used. The relevance of this study is due to drawing attention to the most important functions of the state set out in the Basic Law of the country in the matter of protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, since there is an urgent need to strengthen state control and introduce effective mechanisms in terms of tightening criminal liability for crimes against national security.
Keywords: criminal liability, national security, crimes against national security.
IMPACT OF ACID RAIN ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Cisleanu A-M.V. , Prisacaru V.A. , Alamoreanu S.R.
Published: April 2024

The article touches on the topic of acid rain, which poses a serious threat to the environment. The idea is substantiated that the presence in the atmosphere of certain acid-forming compounds, primarily sulfuric and nitric acids, formed as a result of the chemical interaction of sulfur and nitrogen oxides with atmospheric water vapor, can lead to acidification of rainwater. It is noted that the interaction of acid rain and ecosystem elements leads to a disruption of the equilibrium processes occurring in the biosphere. Considerable attention is paid to the decrease in soil fertility as a result of acid precipitation, which leads to the leaching of vital plant substances from the soil and ultimately causes forest degradation. The article, due to acid precipitation and disruption of the natural cycle of substances, also analyzes the harmful effects of acidified precipitation on the biocenoses of closed water bodies (flora, fauna). It is emphasized that the disturbance caused by acid rain, having a negative impact, spreads to various abiotic and biotic components of the ecosystem. The purpose of the article is to analyze the study of the origin and negative consequences of acid rain, as well as to evaluate efforts to combat the negative impact of acid rain on the environment.
Keywords: acid rain, forests, plants, soils, consequences.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ALCOHOL BIOMARKER CDT AND ITS APPLICATION IN FORENSIC MEDICAL EXPERTISE IN ROAD ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS"
Authors: Porpiglia N.M. , Wielders J.P.M. , Tagliaro F.
Published: April 2024

It is well known that large-scale binge drinking is one of the leading risk factors for poor public health around the world. This is why an objective assessment of the current state of alcohol abuse is critical to protecting public health and safety, especially in clinical, professional context and in the context of road traffic. The article is devoted to the current problem of the history of the formation of the process of one of the most commonly used biostandards of consumed alcohol, namely carbohydrate-deficient transferrin. Taking into account the observed increase in road accidents while intoxicated, the article substantiates the importance of the CDT biomarker when conducting medical expertise.
Keywords: CDT biomarker, road accident, forensic medical expertise, alcohol intoxication, public health protection.
ԱՆՄԵՂՍՈՒՆԱԿՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԴԱՏԱՀՈԳԵԲՈՒԺԱԿԱՆ ՓՈՐՁԱՔՆՆՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐՈՒՄ ԶԱՌԱՆՑԱԿԱՆ ՀԱՄԱԽՏԱՆԻՇԻ ՀԵՏԱԶՈՏՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԸՆԹԱՑՔՈՒՄ ԹՈՒՅԼ ՏՐՎՈՂ ՓՈՐՁԱԳԻՏԱԿԱՆ ՍԽԱԼՆԵՐԸ՝ ՏԱՐԲԵՐ ՆՈԶՈԼՈԳԻԱԿԱՆ ՀԻՎԱՆԴՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԻ ԴԵՊՔԵՐՈՒՄ
Authors: Gevorgyan A.S.
Published: April 2024

Հոդվածում նշվում է իրավախախտման ժամանակահատվածում «Զառանցանքային համախտանիշի» ախտորոշման գործընթացի արդիականությունը: Հատուկ ուշադրություն է դարձվում անմեղսունակության դատահոգեբուժական փորձաքննության մեջ ինչպես կատարված արարքի և վտանգավոր հետևանքների միջև անմիջական կապի առանձնահատկությունների պարզմանը, այնպես էլ արարքի և զառանցանքի <<մոտիվացիոն շարժառիթի>> անմիջական կապեր գտնելուն: Նշվում է, որ վերը նշված փաստերի բացահայտումը թույլ կտա բացառել ախտորոշիչ սխալների առաջացումը կամ գոնե առաջարկել դրանց թվի նվազեցման իրատեսական ուղիներ: Աշխատությունն ունի միջկարգապահական բնույթ, քանի որ հեղինակի կողմից որպես հետազոտական առաջադրանք սահմանվել է փորձ' գնահատելու դատահոգեբուժական և դատահոգեբանական փորձաքննությունների փոխլրացումը' իրականացվող համալիր փորձաքննությունների շրջանակներում:
Բանալի բառեր. զառանցական համախտանիշ, դատահոգեբուժական փորձաքննություն, անմեղսունակություն, մեղսունակություն, իրավախախտում:
ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՈՒՄ ԲՆԱԿԱՐԱՆԱՅԻՆ ԳՈՂՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԻ ԲՆԱԿԱՆ ԼԱՏԵՆՏԱՅՆՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԿԱՆԽԱՐԳԵԼՄԱՆ ՈՐՈՇ ՀԱՐՑԵՐ
Authors: Israyelyan G.V. , Ghukasyan A. P.
Published: April 2024

Բնակարանային գողությունների քրեաբանական բնութագրի կարևոր բաղադրիչներից է դրանց լատենտայնությունը: Բնակարանային գողությունների բնական լատենտայնությունը կապ¬ված է հանցադեպերի մասին իրավապահ մարմիններին տուժողի, վկայի չդիմելու հետ, ինչը պայմա¬նա¬վորում են տարբեր գործոններ: Մասնավորապես, հեղինակների հետազոտության ար¬դյունքները վկայում են, որ բնակարանային գողությունների բնական լատենտայնությունը պայմանավորված է բնակչության ցածր իրավագիտակցությամբ, սեփական ուժերով հանցավորին հայտնաբերելու և պատժելու ձգտմամբ, իրավապահ մարմինների, հատկապես՝ ոստի¬կանության հանդեպ բնակչության անվստա¬հու¬թյամբ և այլ գոր¬ծոն¬ներով:
Հեղինակները պնդում են, որ բնակարանային գողությունների բնական լատենտայնության կանխարգելման ուղղությամբ անհրաժեշտ է բարձրացնել բնակչության իրա¬վա¬գիտակցության մակարդակը, խթանել իրավապահ մարմինների, հատկապես՝ ոստի-կա¬նու¬թյան հետ բնակչու¬թյան հա¬մա¬գոր¬ծակցությունը, բարձրացնել իրավապահ մար¬մին-ների հեղի¬նակությունը և նրանց հանդեպ վստահու¬թյան մա¬կարդակը և այլն:
Բանալի բառեր. բնակարանային գողություն, բնական լատենտայնություն, կանխար-գելում:
Long-term solar radiation forecasting based on LSTM and attention mechanism: a case study in Algeria
Authors: Teta Ali , Medkour Maissa , Rabehi Abdelaziz , Korich Belkacem , Bakria Derradji
Published: April 2024

The growing adoption of photovoltaic (PV) energy in urban areas underscores its capability to meet energy demands effectively. The accurate forecasting of meteorological parameters, particularly global solar radiation, is paramount for the efficient management and utilization of solar energy resources. Solar radiation forecasting methods typically fall into two main categories: cloud imagery combined with physical approaches, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based methods. Due to the non-stationary nature of solar radiation and the high nonlinearity of atmospheric conditions, conventional forecasting approaches often exhibit poor accuracy. Artificial intelligence based approaches, such as machine learning and deep learning algorithms, are extensively employed in global solar radiation forecasting research, demonstrating impressive accuracy.  In this respect, this paper presents a novel approach for long term monthly forecasting of global solar radiation using a Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) architecture augmented with an attention mechanism that includes a Squeeze and Excitation (SE) block (SE-BiLSTM). The effectiveness of this model is extensively evaluated for long-term monthly solar radiation forecasting using meteorological data collected over a 20-year period (from Jan 2001 to Dec 2020) from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The proposed SE-BiLSTM model is compared with well-established forecasting models including Naïve, Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA), Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP), LSTM, and Bidirectional LSTM. Through rigorous simulation tests, our model demonstrates superior performance, achieving the lowest mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 4.52% and mean absolute error (MAE) of 7.89 kW/m2. This advancement holds significant promise for enhancing solar energy forecasting accuracy and its practical application in renewable energy systems.
Control and fault diagnosis for two-interleaved boost converter associated with to PEMFC
Authors: Belkheir Abdesselam , Amar Benaissa , Ouahid Bouchhida , Samir Meradi , Fouad Benkhoris Mohamed
Published: April 2024

This paper presents an enhanced control and fast fault detection method, localisation and isolisation for a two-phase interleaved boost DC/DC converter specifically designed for fuel cell applications. Fuel cells are known for their rapidly changing output voltage and current due to fluctuating load demands. Conventional converters might not be able to respond fast enough to maintain stable operation under such conditions.The two-phase interleaved design offers significant advantages. such as reduced ripple current delivered by dividing the Input current, the converter significantly lowers input and current ripple compared to single-phase designs. Each phase handles a smaller portion (1/N) of the total current, leading to reduced stress on individual components and enhanced reliability and operating margins. Additionally, Interleaving minimizes conduction losses by dividing the current among multiple converter stages. This work presents a model of a two-phase interleaved boost DC/DC converter and implements a PI controller for its output voltage regulation. This control method guarantees good performance even under varying reference voltages and load conditions. The proposed algorithm addresses the challenge of open circuit switch failures by utilizing current slopes for swift fault detection and rapid corrective action. This ensures accurate reference tracking, desired dynamic response, and timely fault detection and localization. The entire system was rigorously tested using MATLAB/Simulink software under various conditions, including reference voltage and load variations, as well as open circuit switch faults. The results showcase the proposed system's superior performance in terms of: Dynamic performance: The system exhibits rapid response to changes in operating conditions. Fast fault detection, localization and isolation.
Criança e mudança social – a lei Henry Borel e as modificações na sociabilidade intrafamiliar a partir da reconfiguração dos preceitos do estatuto da criança e do adolescente
Authors: Santos Antônio Nacílio Sousa dos , Araújo Júnior Francisco de Assis de , Neves Carlos Rigor , Almeida João Bosco Moreira de
Published: April 2024

O caso do menino Henry Borel é um exemplo de como os sujeitos e os enredos que os atravessaram impulsionam modificações no ordenamento normativo e, consequentemente, nas políticas públicas que, neste caso, têm como conteúdo o Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA/90). A pesquisa fundamenta-se na importância que os sujeitos sociais possuem para modificar normativas instituídas e, como resultado, na reconfiguração da sociabilidade cotidiana e institucional. Fez-se uso metodológico do estudo de caso, de cunho qualitativo (Minayo, 2018) e bibliográfico. O diálogo teórico ocorreu com diversos pesquisadores (Ariès, 1981; Badinter, 1985; Bourdieu, 1996; 2005; Costa, 1989; DaMatta, 1985; 1987; Donzelot, 2001; Freyre, 1990; Priore, 2007) que trabalharam sobre o universo científico da infância e juventude. A importância deste estudo reside na constatação das mudanças sociais e institucionais que ocorrem quando os sujeitos da política pública são vítimas por fatores não “visibilizados” do cotidiano nos textos normativos. Desse modo, os sujeitos, a partir do que vivenciaram, como o caso da criança Henry Borel, são espelhos para a criação das leis, normativas ou aperfeiçoamento das mesmas, bem como mudanças de hábitos para preservar a vida das vítimas. Assim, ampliam-se o leque de proteção às crianças e aos adolescentes ao longo do tempo, possibilitando a construção de políticas públicas com o objetivo de defender esses sujeitos das ações advindas dos pais, responsáveis, da sociedade civil e do Estado.
Repercussions of Perceptions and Attitudes Related the COVID-19 on Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Young Adults
Authors: Sümen Adem , Ünal Aysun , Yavaş Gamze
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects of young adult individuals’ perception of disease (PD), perception of causes (PC), perception of control (PCL), and avoidance behaviors (AB) related to the COVID-19 pandemic on their healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Methods: The study was carried out with a cross-sectional, correlational design at a university in the south of Turkey. The research was conducted online and completed with 786 young adults aged 18-24. The study data were collected using a socio-demographic form, the Scale for Evaluating Perceptions and Attitudes towards the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP).
Results: A moderate positive correlation was found between the mean HPLP total scores of the young adults and their mean scores for PC-Environmental, PCL, and PCL-Individual (p
CARDIAC CT DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY IN THE ASSESSMENT OF BICUSPID AORTIC STENOSIS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY WITH ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS
Authors: Kalsoom F , MUSHTAQ K , ZAFAR U , TARIQ S
Published: April 2024

The bicuspid aortic valve is the most prevalent congenital cardiac abnormality, often leading to symptoms in middle-aged individuals. It is a significant determinant of aortic valve dysfunction in the young population. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic utility of cardiac CT in evaluating individuals with bicuspid aortic valve disease. Thirty consecutive individuals with aortic stenosis who underwent surgical valve repair from January 2021 to July 2022 at Chaudhary Pervez Ellahi Institute of Cardiology Multan, Pakistan, were included in the study. ECG-gated CT and echocardiography were performed utilising a 64-MDCT scanner. Imaging findings regarding the number of aortic valve leaflets (bicuspid or tricuspid) were compared with intraoperative observations. Statistical analysis was conducted using one-way univariate analysis of variance. The aortic valve area (AVA) was assessed using CT and echocardiography, and the results were statistically analysed using a paired Student's t-test.: Eleven 30 patients had bicuspid aortic valves, while nineteen had tricuspid aortic valves. Echocardiography failed to determine the type of aortic valve in five patients due to severe calcification. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for detecting a bicuspid aortic valve were 75.5%, 60.3%, 67.6%, and 93.5%, respectively, for echocardiography, and 93.7%, 100%, 100%, and 96.7%, respectively, for CT. CT findings were not significantly different from perioperative observations (p = 0.87), while echocardiographic results were (p < 0.05). CT and echocardiography yielded AVA measurements of 0.931 ± 0.42 cm2 and 0.649 ± 0.241 cm2, respectively, with a significant difference (p < 0.05). ECG-gated cardiac CT provides a reliable morphologic diagnosis of bicuspid aortic stenosis, especially in individuals with significant valve calcification.
THE USEFULNESS OF CORONARY CTA IN IDENTIFYING CASES OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Authors: KALSOOM F , TARIQ S , ZAFAR U , MUSHTAQ K
Published: April 2024

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. A complete diagnosis assessment is essential for patients with suspected CAD since it influences many treatment decisions. Invasive coronary angiography is the gold standard for detecting CAD. Objective: To investigate the diagnostic effectiveness of coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) in diagnosing coronary artery disease. Method: This cross-sectional research comprised 100 patients with suspected coronary artery disease admitted to the Chaudhary Pervez Ellahi Institute of Cardiology Hospital between March 2022 and March 2023. All patients received a coronary CTA and coronary angiography. The findings of the patients' coronary CTAs and coronary angiography were evaluated. The practical uses of coronary CTA in the identification of CAD were investigated, as well as the identification and coincidence frequency of coronary CTA for assessing the degree of coronary stenosis. Results: There were no significant differences between coronary CTAs and coronary angiographies in detecting positive CAD or coronary stenosis. Regarding identifying coronary artery disease, coronary CTA had a sensitivity of 81.69% (58/71) and a specificity of 75.8% (22/29). The positive predictive value was 90.6% (58/64), while the negative predictive value was 62.8% (22/35). The coronary CTA findings revealed that 18 patients had coronary stenosis of no more than 70% and 40 patients had coronary stenosis of more than 70% among the total 58 patients with coronary artery disease that were found using both coronary angiography and coronary CTA. According to the findings of the coronary angiography, there were 37 patients with coronary stenosis greater than 70% and 21 patients with coronary stenosis below seventy percent. P value p=0.326 indicates that no significant differences were detected. Conclusions: In conclusion, coronary CTA has a beneficial and valuable role in the early detection of CAD. It is non-invasive and simple to use. Furthermore, coronary CTA can precisely find the locations of coronary stenosis and determine the degree of stenosis. As a result, it merits widespread adoption as a CAD screening tool.
PARTIAL MASTECTOMY IN A DAIRY BEETAL GOAT AFFECTED WITH A MAMMARY TUMOR – A CASE REPORT
Authors: ASIF M , REHMAN FU , ALI M , HUSSAIN D , IQBAL S , ALI A , NASRULLAH . , AZIZ A , KHAN S , JAN A
Published: April 2024

Mammary tumors are relatively common in dairy goats, negatively impacting production and farmers' economies. Irreversible loss of respective udder reduces milk yield or culling of the animals. In a current case report, A Beetal goat was presented at the UVAS surgery clinic with a udder tumor. After confirmation, a partial mastectomy was performed under general anesthesia and aseptic surgery. The neoplastic growth was resected, and surgery was completed. The overall health status of the animals was improved with an increase in milk yield during post-operative care and a follow-up period of 30 days. The surgical removal of udder tumor could be useful in small ruminants to restore udder health and milk production.
INCIDENCE OF POST TRAUMATIC HYDROCEPHALUS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY
Authors: MATEEN U , JUMMANI MM , SHAUKAT S , BHATTI T , ZULQARNAIN . , FATIMA K , KHAN AA
Published: April 2024

Decompressive craniectomy is a surgical procedure often employed in traumatic brain injury cases to alleviate intracranial pressure. Post-traumatic hydrocephalus, though a rare complication, can occur following this procedure, significantly impacting patient outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the incidence of post-traumatic hydrocephalus in patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Emergency and Neurosurgery Department of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Trauma Centre (SMBBIT) from June 1, 2022, to December 30, 2022. Demographic and clinical data were collected, including age, gender, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) at presentation and time of decompressive craniectomy, type of craniectomy, development of postoperative hydrocephalus, and complications. Results: The majority of patients (55%) were aged 10-15, with males comprising 75% of the cohort. Upon emergency presentation, only 4% of patients exhibited hydrocephalus, with most presenting a GCS between 9 and 13 (56%). Post-craniectomy, hydrocephalus developed in 32% of individuals, with the majority (18%) experiencing onset after 14 days. Significant associations were found between hydrocephalus development and craniectomy size (p=0.04) and distance from the midline (p=0.05). Conclusion: Patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy, particularly those with a superior limit too close to the midline, may be at risk of developing hydrocephalus. Therefore, we advocate for broader craniectomies exceeding 25 mm from the midline to potentially reduce the incidence of post-traumatic hydrocephalus and improve patient outcomes.
ANALYSING THE INCIDENCE OF COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH KNEE ARTHROSCOPY
Authors: AHMED J , GHAFFAR A , FAROOQUE MU , KIFAYATULLAH MR , HUSSAIN S , ANWAR K
Published: April 2024

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique for diagnosing and treating knee conditions. While generally safe, complications can occur, ranging from minor infections to severe nerve damage or septic arthritis. Understanding these complications is essential for optimal patient care. Objective: To explore the occurrence of complications related to knee arthroscopy. Methods: After the ethical approval from the institutional review board, this retrospective cohort study was conducted at JPMC Karachi from 01/09/23 to 29/02/24. Through the non-probability consecutive sampling, patients between ages 18 and 50, either gender and patients undergoing elective arthroscopy procedures were included in the present study. Detailed documentation of difficulties during surgery and recovery, such as infections, blood clots, nerve damage, and mechanical issues, is crucial for assessing the frequency and seriousness of negative outcomes. Results: Synovectomy (79%) followed by Meniscectomy 78% was the common arthroscopic procedure performed. The incidence of complications after the arthroscopic procedure in the present study was 23%. Septic arthritis (33%), followed by Neural, vascular, or ligament injury and superficial infections (20%) were the complications observed in the present study. Conclusion: Arthroscopic knee surgeries are minimally invasive, generally safe procedures with low complication rates. Within this series were 15 (2%) complications, with five occurrences (33%) explicitly involving septic arthritis.
A demokrácia eredete: Az intervencionista és az organikus elképzelés az Európai Unióról szóló Egyezmény 7. Cikk kapcsán
Authors: Gellén Márton
Published: April 2024

A magyar igazgatási kultúrát hagyományosan jogiasnak, eljárásiasnak szokás nevezni, ami – úgy tűnik – ellentétben van azokkal az álláspontokkal, hogy Magyarországon megrendült volna a jogállam intézményrendszere, és hazánkat az Európai Unió Szerződésének 7. cikkelye alapján emiatt szankcionálni kellene. Ez mű áttekintést kínál azokról az akadémiai (tudományos) irányzatokról, amelyek a magyar fejlődési pályát a demokratizáció folyamatában ábrázolják leíró vagy normatív jelleggel: ide tartoznak a tranzitológiai, demokrácia-exportot szorgalmazó irányzatok. A cikk összehasonlítja az 1970-es évektől kezdődő, kortárs intervencionista irányzatokat az organikus fejlődési pályával, amelyek közül Joseph Ratzinger megközelítését alapvetőnek tekinti. Az intervencionista és az organikus megközelítés közötti határvonal pontos kijelölése különösen a demokratizáló célzatú közvetlen beavatkozások tapasztalatai fényében szükséges.
A 2024. évi amerikai választások elé
Authors: Gellén Márton
Published: April 2024

Az érdeklődő magyar közvéleményt számos hír, de kevés konkrét, és még kevesebb tudományos igénnyel összeállított empirikus vizsgálat érte el az Egyesült Államokban 2020. novemberében lezajlott általános választások kapcsán. Az világos volt a magyar közvélemény számára, hogy a viták és az események hőfoka a szokásos, egyébként is magas szintet lényegesen meghaladta. Az eltelt idő lehetőséget ad bizonyos tárgyilagosságra, ami szükséges is a 2024-ben ismételten esedékes választások eredményeinek és várható vitáinak értékeléséhez. Mindehhez a jelen írás két konkrét, empirikus vizsgálatot használ és vesz alapul. A hazai és a világsajtó által tálalt megközelítésben felbukkanó kérdés rendre az volt, hogy történt-e választási csalás, és az befolyásolta-e a történéseket. Ez az írás sem feltenni, sem megválaszolni nem kívánja ezt a kérdést, azonban olyan részleteket tár fel, amelyek 2024 novemberi ismételt előbukkanása biztosra vehető. A mű leíró jelleggel számba veszi azokat az eseményeket és eljárási kérdéseket, amelyek gyakorlati kezelése sokak szerint nem volt megnyugtató, és csak részlegesen történt meg az elmúlt időszakban. Ide tartozik egyebek mellett a levélszavazatok kezelése, érkeztetése és ellenőrzése, a fizetett külső szavazatgyűjtő vállalkozók alkalmazása, valamint a szavazólapok és az azok autentikus voltát garantáló aláírt borítékok kezelése.
Duális képzés a szociális felsőoktatásban III.
Authors: Soós Zsolt , Homoki Andrea
Published: April 2024

A tanulmánysorozatban a duális típusú képzésnek a szociális felsőoktatásban történő meghonosodásáról és kimutatható eredményeiről számolunk be. E tanulmányrészben ismertetjük a Gál Ferenc Egyetem hallgatói és mentortanárai körében lefolytatott kvalitatív kutatás eredményeit. E vizsgálat, valamint a hallgatói létszámadatok változásának tanulsága alapján az új képzési formának a szakmai utánpótlás kinevelésén túl, a munkakultúrának már az elméleti képzési szakaszban megvalósuló elsajátításával egyidejűleg a szakmai identitás fejlődésében is kiemelt szerepe van. Sikeresnek mondható a duális képzés egyetemi oldalról is, hiszen megvalósulhat a felsőoktatási intézmény és a gyakorlati helyszínként működő szervezet/intézmény szoros és hosszútávú együttműködése. A képzés és a hallgatói, segítői életút sikere közös eredményként realizálható, ahogyan a hallgatói létszám emelkedése is, mely a szociális munka hiányszakma jellege szempontjából is kiemelten fontos. Az írásból kiderül, hogy a képzés generális jellegét sem szünteti meg a duális típusú képzés bevezetése, és az egyetemi koordináció által megvalósított rendszeres mentorképzés, a tereptanárképzés hiányára is adekvát választ adhat. A Gál Ferenc Egyetemen végzett kvalitatív kutatás eredményei alapján bemutatott interjúrészletek azt is láttatják, hogy a kiválasztott mentorok esetében az ismeretátadás lehetősége, a hallgató fejlődésének elősegítésében betöltött szerepük nagymértékben hozzájárulhat a szakmai kiégés magas kockázatának csökkentéséhez.
Mary as an Antitype to Religious in Living the Evangelical Counsels, as well as Community Life as Examined under CIC 599-602
Authors: Esiobu Anayo Augustus
Published: April 2024

The evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience, as well as community life, taken up by religious and institutions of consecrated life as vows are deeply rooted in the life style of (apart from Jesus who is the Master of all virtues) Blessed Virgin Mary. This article quotes Mary, the mother of Jesus an “antitype” of religious life by virtue of the pattern of life she lived. The religious assume the evangelical counsel of chastity pro regno Dei, that is, for the kingdom of God, as a sign of the life to be lived in the world to come. This was practiced by Mary ante partum (before giving birth to her son), in partu (during birth), and post partum (after birth) as well. In other words, Mary is semper virgo (every virgin). She lived the other two evangelical counsels in the same way namely: evangelical counsel of poverty and evangelical counsel of obedience. The former (counsel of poverty) is meant to imitate Christ who disregarded his richness as God and assumed a poor state for our redemption. He told his apostles to renounce from everything and also from themselves in order to follow him (Mt 16:24-25; Mk 8:34; Lk 9:23; 14:27). The same life of self-offer and total renouncement was lived on a high level by his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, who seeing all these treasure surrounding her son, did not hold on them for private interest. The later, the evangelical counsel of obedience unto death was a special attribute of Mary, who said “yes” to the “no” of the first Eve, corrected the sins of disobedient committed by Eve, welcomed the Word of God and submitted herself to the blessed will of God. In addition, after the ascension of Jesus, Mary lived the rest of her life in the community of the apostles and first disciples as commanded by her son. She was among the first community, the “primitive church” who joined constantly in prayer with some women and brothers. The communion (koinonia) and fellowship lived by this early church, which even extended to sharing everything (common activities, common wealth, common work, common teaching, etc.) is today the antitype of the community life of the religious and institutes of consecrated life, and Mary participated in all these. We are then rest assured, that besides Jesus Christ, Mary is an antitype of the religious in living the evangelical counsels as well as community life, which also forms the basis of the strong bond between her and almost all the religious communities and institutes of religious life in the world.
Evaluation of two liver biopsy and rectal sealing techniques in dog cadavers undergoing Natural Orifices Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) by transrectal access
Authors: Trindade-Gerardi Anelise Bonilla , Cima Idalini , Gerardi Daniel Guimarães , Beck Carlos Afonso Castro
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study was to evaluate two liver biopsy techniques by transrectal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) and compare tensiometric parameters of rectal sealing using 2-octyl cyanoacrylate glue or conventional rectal sutures in a dog cadaver model. In sixteen dog cadavers two liver biopsy techniques were performed via transrectal NOTES using either polypectomy diathermy forceps or endoscopic oval biopsy forceps. The cadavers were divided into two groups: Glue Group (GG) where rectal sealing was performed with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate glue and Suture Group (SG) with the rectal defect sealed with simple continuous extracorporeal 3-0 polydioxanone sutures. The rupture pressure of the seals was measured on a rectal burst test. The diathermy polypectomy endoscopic forceps biopsy technique was significantly faster (p<0.001) and provided larger diameter samples. Rectal sealing was significantly faster (p<0.001) in the GG. There was no difference between the two groups with regard to rupture pressure (258.5 mmHg) with air insufflation. Using endoscopic oval biopsy forceps, biopsy samples can only be collected from the surface of the liver, whereas polypectomy forceps with a diathermy loop can be used to collect samples from the tip of the hepatic lobe. There was no difference in rectal rupture pressure in the burst test between the cadavers where sealing was performed with rectal sutures and those where cyanoacrylate adhesive was used.
Influence of autolyzed yeast on the health of immunologically immature calves
Authors: Primel Katlin Zamarchi , Abreu Ana Carolina Araujo , Milla Bianca , Oliveira Sarah Naiverth , Feliciano Karoline Vintureli , Seki Meire Christina , Bertagnon Heloisa Godoi
Published: April 2024

Autolyzed yeast is a supplement option for calves due to its ability to stimulate the immune system and performance; however, there are few studies about the effect of different yeast derivatives. Autolyzed yeast is rich in immunomodulatory substances, such as mannan oligosaccharides and β-glucans. These substances enhance the innate and humoral immunity of calves, resulting in greater intestinal and respiratory health. Thus, the objective of the study was to evaluate whether supplementation with autolyzed yeast improves the health of calves, in the challenge of naturally acquired Eimeriosis and bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Twenty Holstein calves aged 15 days, which had already suckled colostrum, were studied for 36 days. At 15 days of life all animals had naturally acquired Eimeriosis. They were challenged with an intranasal BRD vaccine at 30 days of age. The Supplemented group (n=10) received autolyzed yeast (10 g animal -1 day -1), once a day in milk for 36 days, and the Control group (n=10) was not supplemented throughout the experiment. Blood neutrophil: lymphocyte ratio, oxidative metabolism of neutrophils (OM), serum immunoglobulins and haptoglobin, occurrence of diarrhea, BRD, and weight gain were measured. After vaccination, all animals increased the blood neutrophil: lymphocyte ratio, but only the control group showed a 20% reduction in OM three days after the vaccine. The supplement affected the immune response, preserving OM, increasing serum IgA levels by 10% (P=0.006), and reducing haptoglobin serum levels (P=0.05). In addition, the supplement attenuated diarrhea and BRD, which allowed for greater weekly weight gain (difference of 2 kg between treatments, P<0.05), concluding that the autolyzed yeast showed some evidence that it can increase the health of calves challenged with Eimeriosis and the BRD vaccine.
Risk Factors Associated with Thromboembolic Complications After total Hip Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 1,129 Pulmonary Emboli
Authors: Liu Kevin C. , Bagrodia Neelesh , Richardson Mary K. , Piple Amit S. , Kusnezov Nicholas , Wang Jennifer C. , Lieberman Jay R. , Heckmann Nathanael D.
Published: April 2024

Introduction:

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a dangerous complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA), despite advances in chemoprophylactic measures. This study aimed to identify risk factors of developing pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after THA using a modern cohort of patients reflecting contemporary practices.

Methods:

The Premier Healthcare Database was queried for primary, elective THAs from January 1st, 2015, to December 31st, 2021. Patients who developed PE or DVT within 90 days of THA were compared with patients who did not develop any postoperative VTE. Differences in patient demographics, comorbidities, hospital factors, perioperative medications, chemoprophylactic agents, and allogeneic blood transfusion were compared between cohorts. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify independent risk factors of PE and DVT. In total, 544,298 THAs were identified, of which 1,129 (0.21%) developed a PE and 1,799 (0.33%) developed a DVT.

Results:

Patients diagnosed with a PE had significantly higher rates of in-hospital death (2.6% vs 0.1%, P < 0.001) compared with those without a PE. Age (adjusted odds ratio: 1.02 per year, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01 to 1.03) and Black race (aOR: 1.52, 95% CI: 1.24 to 1.87) were associated with an increased risk of PE. Comorbidities associated with increased risk of PE included chronic pulmonary disease (aOR: 1.58, 95% CI: 1.36 to 1.84), pulmonary hypertension (aOR: 2.06, 95% CI: 1.39 to 3.04), and history of VTE (aOR: 2.38, 95% CI: 1.98 to 2.86). Allogeneic blood transfusion (aOR: 2.40, 95% CI: 1.88 to 3.06) was also associated with an increased risk of PE while dexamethasone utilization was associated with a reduced risk (aOR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.73 to 0.95).

Discussion:

Increasing age; Black race; allogeneic blood transfusion; and comorbidities, including chronic pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension, and history of VTE, were independent risk factors of PE after THA. Given the increased mortality associated with PE, patients should be carefully evaluated for these factors and managed with an appropriate chemoprophylactic regimen.