bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
India’s tryst with salt: Dandi march to low sodium salts
Authors: Shivashankar Roopa , Sharma Manika , Sharma Meenakshi , Bhardwaj Swati , Ide Nicole , Cobb Laura , Bhargava Balram
Published: October 2023

Salt plays a critical role in India’s past as well as its present, from Dandi March to its role as a vehicle for micronutrient fortification. However, excess salt intake is a risk factor for high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Indians consume double the World Health Organization recommended daily salt (<5 g). India has committed to a 30 per cent reduction in sodium intake by 2025. Evidence based strategies for population sodium intake reduction require a moderate reduction in salt in – home cooked foods, packaged foods and outside-home foods. Reducing the sodium content in packaged food includes policy driven interventions such as front-of-package warning labels, food reformulation, marketing restrictions and taxation on high sodium foods. For foods outside of the home, setting standards for foods purchased and served by schemes like mid-day meals can have a moderate impact. For home cooked foods (the major source of sodium), strategies include advocacy for reducing salt intake. In addition to mass media campaigns for awareness generation, substituting regular salt with low sodium salt (LSS) has the potential to reduce salt intake even in the absence of a major shift in consumer behaviour. LSS substitution effectively lowers blood pressure and thus reduces the risk of CVDs. Further research is required on the effect of LSS substitutes on patients with chronic kidney disease. India needs an integrated approach to sodium reduction that uses evidence based strategies and can be implemented sustainably at scale. This will be possible only through scientific research, governmental leadership and a responsive evidence-to-action approach through a multi-stakeholder coalition.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding different domains of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea among pediatric dentists from Kerala: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Nair Lekshmy S. R. , George Sageena , Anandaraj S. , Peter Joby , Soorya R. A. , Salim Shiad
Published: October 2023

Background:

Pediatric dentists should play an essential role in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening, referral, and management of their child patients. However, few studies have investigated pediatric dentists’ knowledge, attitude, and practice aspects regarding different domains of pediatric OSA.

Aim of the Study:

This cross-sectional survey aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice aspects of different domains of pediatric OSA among pediatric dentists from Kerala.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kerala. The sample frame consisted of 163 dentists, and the minimum required was 115. Ethical approval was obtained before starting the study.

Settings and Design:

An invitation E-mail explaining the purpose of the study with a survey link was sent to the pediatric dentists from Kerala (n = 163). Nonrespondents were contacted at timely intervals.

Statistical Analysis:

Categorical and quantitative variables were expressed as frequency (percentage) and mean ± standard deviation, respectively. Chi-square test was used to find an association between categorical variables. Statistical analysis was performed using a statistical software package, SPSS, version 20.0.

Results and Conclusion:

This cross-sectional study showed that pediatric dentists in Kerala have a moderate-to-good level of knowledge, along with a positive attitude toward different domains of pediatric OSA, but lag behind in the practice aspects. Hence, they are required to direct themselves toward continuing dental education programs in order to boost their routine practice. For this, steps must be taken to ensure proper networking of the practitioners and amendments in the dental billing system similar to the medical counterpart.
Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of ethanolic extract of Cuminium Cyminium as intracanal medicament on common bacteria of endodontic infections: An in vitro study
Authors: Bhandi Vinuta Mukundreddy , Pai Ramya , Bhat Kishore G , Bogar Chetna , Kulkarni Sadanand , Bhosle Umesh
Published: October 2023

Context:

Antimicrobial intracanal medicaments play a vital role in successful outcome of any endodontic procedure. One such plant extract Cuminium cyminium, as intracanal medicaments needs to be researched.

Aims:

The purpose of this study was in vitro assessment of the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of C. Cyminium in comparison to Calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH]2) as intracanal medicament against the pathogens of endodontic infection, at an interval 1 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h.

Settings and Design:

The study was conducted in the central research laboratory of our institute. Freshly prepared C. cyminium extract was procured from AYUSH approved laboratory and direct contact test (DCT) was utilized, which is based on turbidometric determination of microbial growth in a 96-well microplate, carrying 6 times for each bacteria.

Methodology:

Three groups were assigned for each material in a 96 microwell plate for DCT. Bacterial growth kinetics was monitored at intervals of 1 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h using spectrophotometer at 595 nm. The optical density of T2 (Test group), P2 (Positive control), and N2 (Negative control) was considered.

Statistical Analysis Used:

After compiling the data, based on the normality of data, further statistical analysis was conducted using Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, Paired t-test, and pairwise comparisons by Turkey’s multiple post hoc procedures. The level of statistical significance was set at P = 0.05.

Results:

The comparison of mean optical density values of C. cyminium in comparison with Ca(OH)2 against the microorganisms of endodontic origin showed a statically significant decrease in bacterial viability at the end of 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h.

Conclusion:

Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that C. cyminium has significant antibacterial action against endodontic origin, at interval of 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h.
Scanning electron microscope analysis to evaluate the effect of pretreatment with ozone and sodium hypochlorite on pits and fissures of primary teeth
Authors: Gandhi Mehek , Lakade Laxmi , Davalbhakta Rucha , Patel Alok , Chaudhary Shweta , Jajoo Shweta
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

The cornerstone of preventative therapy is made up of pit and fissure sealants and fluorides. Resin sealants have been shown to help reduce fissure decay in both primary and permanent teeth. Etching of primary molars is not effective due to prismless enamel, higher organic content, and diversity in fissure shape. Methods of pretreatment of pits and fissures have been hypothesized to promote microporosities in etched enamel and hence sealant adherence. Examining the etching pattern and surface roughness of the enamel surface can be used to gauge these.

Objective:

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pretreatment with ozone gas and 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution on pits and fissures of primary teeth to check for the etching pattern and surface roughness.

Materials and Methods:

Thirty noncarious primary molars were sectioned to retain the crowns, and randomly divided into three groups, sodium hypochlorite, ozone gas, and control. Each sample was pretreated with the agent, washed, followed by etching with 37% phosphoric acid. Samples were sectioned and subjected to scanning electron microscope analysis to evaluate the etching pattern and surface roughness.

Results:

Comparison of the etching pattern in three groups showed a statistically insignificant difference (P=0.364). Surface roughness was highest in the hypochlorite group followed by ozone and control which showed a statistically significant difference (P = 0.001). The surface area between the three groups showed a statistically insignificant difference.

Conclusion:

Sodium hypochlorite is a better pretreatment agent compared to ozone gas and acid etching alone. However, as all results were not statistically significant further research must be carried out to prove the effectiveness of these agents.
Application Programming Interface (API) Security in Cloud Applications
Authors: Qazi Farhan
Published: October 2023

Many cloud services utilize an API gateway, which enables them to be offered to users through API platforms such as Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cross-platforms APIs. APIs are designed for functionality and speed by developers who write a small portion of code, which has visibility and is secure. The code that is created from third-party software or libraries has no visibility, which makes it insecure. APIs are the most vulnerable points of attack, and many users are not aware of their insecurity. This paper reviews API security in cloud applications and discusses details of API vulnerabilities, existing security tools for API security to mitigate API attacks. The author’s study showed that most users are unaware of API insecurity, organizations lack resources and training to educate users about APIs, and organizations depend on the overall security of the network instead of the security of standalone APIs.
Internal aggregation models with multiple sources and obstacle problems on Sierpiński gaskets
Authors: Freiberg Uta , Heizmann Nico , Kaiser Robin , Sava-Huss Ecaterina
Published: October 2023

We consider the doubly infinite Sierpiński gasket graph

\mathsf{SG}_0

, rescale it by factor

2^{-n}

, and on the rescaled graphs

\mathsf{SG}_n=2^{-n}\mathsf{SG}_0

, for every

n\in\mathbb{N}

, we investigate the limit shape of three aggregation models with initial configuration

\sigma_n

of particles supported on multiple vertices. The models under consideration are: divisible sandpile in which the excess mass is distributed among the vertices until each vertex is stable and has mass less or equal to one, internal DLA in which particles do random walks until finding an empty site, and rotor aggregation in which particles perform deterministic counterparts of random walks until finding an empty site. We denote by

\mathsf{SG}=\text{cl}(\bigcup_{n=0}^{\infty}\mathsf{SG}_n)

the infinite Sierpiński gasket, which is a closed subset of

\mathbb{R}^2

, for which

\mathsf{SG}_n

represents the level-

n

approximating graph, and we consider a continuous function

\sigma\colon \mathsf{SG}\to\mathbb{N}

. For

\sigma

we solve the obstacle problem, and we describe the noncoincidence set

D\subset \mathsf{SG}

as the solution of a free boundary problem on the fractal

\mathsf{SG}

. If the discrete particle configurations

\sigma_n

on the approximating graphs

\mathsf{SG}_n

converge pointwise to the continuous function

\sigma

on the limit set

\mathsf{SG}

, we prove that, as

n\to\infty

, the scaling limits of the three aforementioned models on

\mathsf{SG}_n

starting with initial particle configuration

\sigma_n

converge to the deterministic solution

D

of the free boundary problem on the limit set

\mathsf{SG}\subset\mathbb{R}^2

. For

D

we also investigate boundary regularity properties.
Experimental Study of High-Pressure Reacting and Non-reacting Sprays
for Various Gasoline Blends
Authors: Ullal Ankith , Lehnert Bastian , Zhu Shengrong , Révidat Stephan , Shirley Mark , Ha Kyoung Pyo , Wensing Michael , Ullrich Johannes
Published: October 2023

Research into efficient internal combustion (IC) engines need to continue as the
majority of vehicles will still be powered by IC or hybrid powertrains in the
foreseeable future. Recently, lean-burn gasoline compression ignition (GCI) with
high-pressure direct injection has been receiving considerable attention among
the research community due to its ability to improve thermal efficiency and
reduce emissions. To maximize GCI benefits in engine efficiency and emissions
tradeoff, co-optimization of the combustion system and fuel formation is
required. Thus, it is essential to study the spray characteristics of different
fuels under engine-like operating conditions. In this work, high-pressure spray
characteristics are experimentally studied for three blends of gasoline, namely,
Naphtha, E30, and research octane number (RON) 98. A single-hole custom-built
injector was used to inject fuel into a constant volume chamber with injection
pressure varying from 40 MPa to 100 MPa. The chamber pressure was varied from 4
MPa to 7 MPa. The spray parameters measured were liquid and vapor penetration,
liquid and vapor spray plume angle, and spray and flame luminosity area for
reacting and non-reacting sprays. The measurement techniques used were
shadowgraphy, Schlieren method, and flame luminosity area measurement. Liquid
penetration followed the fuel density pattern and was shortest for Naphtha,
followed by RON 98 and E30. The increase in injection pressure did not
significantly affect liquid penetration, but improved atomization as well as
reduced soot intensity. In addition, vapor penetration was increased on account
of higher injection velocity and vaporized mass. The higher chamber pressure
drastically reduced liquid and vapor penetration on account of increased drag.
Compared to non-reacting sprays, vapor penetration and spray plume angle for
reacting sprays deviated according to the fuel type. Ignition of the fuel
increased vapor penetration and spray plume angle due to the expansion of hot
gases. Naphtha ignited the earliest on account of its low RON and high
volatility. It had the highest deviation from the corresponding non-reacting
case for vapor penetration. RON 98 fuel only showed a slight increase in vapor
plume angle indicating the start of reaction, whereas E30 did not show any
deviation.
The world’s first completed copyright case of NFT works: Shenzhen Golden Idea Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd. v Hangzhou Bigverse Technology Co., Ltd.
Authors: Dong Yupeng , Wu Hong
Published: October 2023

Shenzhen Golden Idea Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd. v Hangzhou Bigverse Technology Co., Ltd. is the world’s first completed case about copyright infringement of non-fungible token (NFT) works in which a final judgment has been rendered. In this case, the Chinese court explored many legal issues related to NFT works based on an in-depth investigation of NFTs’ transaction process and business model. First, it clarified the legal nature of NFT works. Second, it made explicit judgments on the rights and obligations of related parties such as users, internet platforms, NFT distributors and copyright owners. Third, it clarified the duty of care and legal responsibilities of NFT trading platforms. Lastly, it affirmed the measure of disconnecting the link and blackholing the address of the uploaded NFT information to maximize the effect of stopping the dissemination of infringing content.
Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Siswa Berbasis Keanekaragaman Dan Kepadatan Populasi Tridacna Di Perairan Kepulauan Widi
Authors: Sudarmin Yulyanti , Tabaika Rosita , Muna Lintal
Published: October 2023

One of the rich fauna in the Widi Island, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, shellfish and fish. To preserve these fauna, especially shellfish, you can develop student worksheets that are used for the learning process on invertebrate material. The aims of the research were to develop LKS (Student Worksheets) based on the diversity and population density of Tridacna in the waters of the Widi Islands and to analyze the validity of student worksheets based on the diversity and population density of Tridacna in the waters of the Widi Islands. The development of LKS based on diversity and population density of Tridacna in the waters of the Widi Islands uses the ADDIE development model which consists of five stages. However, in this study the authors only reached the development stage, due to time and cost constraints. As for the development stage that the author did, namely the Analysis stage (Analyze), Design (Design) and Development stage (Develop). The validity level of LKS based on diversity and population density of Tridacna in the waters of the Widi Islands obtained an average score for the material expert validator, namely 3.87 with valid criteria. For media expert validators, an average score of 4.05 is obtained with valid criteria. The total average number of the two validators is 3.96 with valid criteria, so it can be concluded that student worksheets are feasible to use.Keywords: Development of LKS, Tridacna, Widi Islands
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Group Investigation (GI) Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Kelas X Pada Materi Ekosistem
Authors: Putri Izharina Tania , Amirullah Gufron , Suciatia Rizkia , Susilo Susilo
Published: October 2023

The research was aimed to know the effect model of  cooperative learning type group investigation (GI) toward critical thinking ability of students grade X on the material ecosystems at Senior High School 66 South Jakarta. The research was conducted in March 24 until May 20, 2016. The method used Quasi Eksperimental, design Pretest – Posttest Contol Group Design. The population in this study were all students of class X MIA (total 108 siswa), through sampling by using Cluster Random Sampling. The instrument used essay test as much as 10 question integrated with six indicator critical thinking ability (formulate problems, argues, make deductions, induction, evaluating, and take decisions and actions). The result showed that N-gain average critical thinking ability in experiment class was (  = 32,36) it was higher than control class (  = 18,97). The hypotesis test with t test (sig 1%) eamed value thit (7,08) and ttable (2,38), because thit >ttable then H0 rejected. Therefore, it can be concluded that the effect model of cooperative learning type Group Investigation (GI) toward critical thinking ability of students grade  X  on the material ecosystems in Senior High School 66 South Jakarta.Keyword : Group Investigation model, critical thinking ability, ecosystem   material
Struktur Komunitas Padang Lamun Di Pulau Gurabosa Kecamatan Jailolo Selatan Kabupaten Halmahera Barat
Authors: Juniartin Juniartin , Muna Lintal , Umagap Wirda Az.
Published: October 2023

Seagrass beds are one of the ecosystems that play an important role in marine life. This study aims to determine the type and community structure of seagrass beds based on the species diversity index, dominance index, and seagrass evenness index in the waters of Gurabosa Island, West Halmahera Regency. The research method uses the quadrant transect method with a size of 0.5 x 0.5 m. The results showed that the composition of the seagrass found consisted of 5 species of seagrass namely Enhalus acoroides, Halophyla ovalis, Thalassia hempricii, Cymodocea rotundata, Syringodim isoetifolium. The species diversity index (H') is included in the low species diversity criteria because the value of H' ˂ 1. The dominance index is also included in the low dominance criteria or no seagrass species dominate between stations. The evenness index of seagrass in the waters of Gurabosa Island is included in the low criteria. The low value of the evenness index of seagrass at the three stations is caused by the low index of seagrass diversity.Keywords: seagrass, community structure, diversity index, Gurabosa island.
Analysis of Metacognition Ability to Solve Mathematics Problem
Authors: Anggraheni Fani Yunida , Kismiantini Kismiantini , Wijaya Ariyadi
Published: October 2023

In this study, two components of metacognition were examined, namely metacognitive knowledge and metacognitive skills. This study aims to analyse the students’ metacognitive abilities based on predetermined indicators, by looking at the relationship between the performance of metacognition knowledge and metacognition skill. The study discovers that the students with low, medium, and high scores perform differently. The conclusion is that students who have metacognition knowledge do not necessarily have metacognition skills or abilities.
Promoting Mathematical Literacy using Desmos Polygraph
Authors: Haryani Faradillah , Harso Yola Yaneta
Published: October 2023

Language plays a fundamental role in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Students rely on their literacy skills to comprehend problem-solving situations before applying their mathematical knowledge. Unfortunately, there have been numerous reports of illiteracy, particularly in the area of communication, which is one of the most important skills in mathematical literacy. The students' lack of experience connecting formal mathematical language with their everyday language is one factor contributing to their communication illiteracy. To address this issue, the current study uses Desmos Polygraph as a tool to promote mathematical literacy by encouraging a thorough understanding of formal language. Desmos Polygraph's effective use encourages students to use formal language and understand the relationship between formal and informal language. This study, on the other hand, is solely concerned with analyzing the language used in the activity. Further research could assess the student-teacher interaction during the Desmos Polygraph activity to determine other potential in enhancing mathematical literacy.
Music for All: An Intervention Project in an Artistic School in Portugal
Authors: Moreno Davys , Azevedo Júlia , Lima Bernardo , Davanzo Nicola
Published: October 2023

In Portugal, in 2018, an action-research project began to find solutions so that children with cerebral palsy (CP) could learn music in Arts Education Programmes of Music (AEPM). When conducting the characterisation of the child with CP, which gave rise to the study, and a series of literature reviews to find out what has been done in this area, we came across several works related to different Accessible Digital Musical Instruments (ADMIs) which can be employed by users with different needs. In the present case of the child under study, two of these ADMIs were chosen and used because of the opportunities they offer: Netytar and Netychords. These instruments allowed the child to access an artistic school near their residence after the respective admission test. In the Intervention Project (IP), which lasted six months, we analysed how the entry process was carried out, so we qualitatively studied the music teachers' field diary records. This situation included several interviews and conversations with the educational community involved. More specifically, the following were analysed: (i) the process of the child's entry into the artistic school; (ii) the work done by the piano teacher in the first three months of the study; (iii) the curricular adaptations proposed by the music teachers (MTs) of the ensemble and music training class so that the child could fulfil the proposed objectives; and (iv) the arrangements and musical compositions adapted so that the child could fulfil the demands of the school programme. As a result, we noticed that the peers of the child with CP adapted much better to the participation processes in favour of inclusion than the adults involved, probably because among the adults there was fear in the face of a still unknown situation, as is the case of working with a child who accesses information and music teaching unusually. We also noticed the urgent need for specific training and supervision among all involved - MTs, operational assistants (OAs), and parents/guardians (PGs). We were faced with the need for training in minor details such as accompanying the child with CP to move and use the toilet. In other words, it is necessary to prevent and prepare, empowering those involved with a series of skills so that children with special needs can fully and actively participate in this type of education.
Effective Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Unidirectional and Bidirectional Composites Using Virtual Domain Approach at Microscale
Authors: Elmoghazy Yasser , Abuelgasim Elamin Magdi Omer , Osman Seif Ahmed , Afaneh Yazan Rami Hussein , Eissa Omran Mousa Adam , Safaei Babak
Published: October 2023

In this investigation, a 3D micromechanical modeling methodology based on different types of unit cell configuration and representative volume element (RVE) is used to capture the micro-macro mechanical properties of unidirectional (UD) and bidirectional (BD) fiber-reinforced synthetic resin composites. In this regard, hexagonal unit cell and square unit cell were established in order to explore the influence of packing density on representative microstructure properties, considering no effects at the interphase zone between the fiber and the matrix. The virtual geometric generation of 2D-RVE fibres inclusion model process is driven by statistical Monte Carlo simulation algorithm, which is then incorporated into  FE solver to develop 3D-BDC RVE laminate model within a virtual scheme. In addition, applying the linear constraint of displacement simulation ensures that the RVE behaves as expected under uniaxial and in-plane loading conditions, leading to more accurate results. This remote constraint helps capture the realistic behaviors of the UD and BD composites models and enables the evaluation of mechanical properties, deformation patterns, and stress distributions within the presented RVE.
 
Received: 12 September 2023 | Revised: 11 October 2023 | Accepted: 16 October 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
Babak Safaei is the Editor-in-Chief for Archives of Advanced Engineering Science, and was not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article. The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
Rerrefino de óleo lubrificante usado ou contaminado pela metodologia de ondas ultrassônicas
Authors: Ferreira Rocha Edmar , dos Santos Wallas , Maia de Brito Gilberto
Published: October 2023

The present work approaches in its structure the process of re-refining used or contaminated lubricating oil (OLUC). The method researched was the use of the bath of the samples in an ultrasonic vat, where its purpose is to filter the OLUC. This method enables the use on a small scale because it has a reduced capacity, however, in this way, the proposal can recover more than 80% of the basic lubricating oil in a few hours with good commercial characteristics. In addition, the recovered oil, when compared to OLUC, showed a significant reduction of somemetals. Copper (Cu) had a reduction of 85.75%, iron (Fe) of 72.58%. The reduction in the concentration of molybdenum (Mo) was 90.74% and that of magnesium (Mg) was 51.06%. Zinc (Zn) had the least significant reduction, reaching 20.61% and calcium (Ca) with 47.74%. In percentage terms, the most significant reductions were aluminum (Aℓ) and silicon (Si) which had reductions of 100% each. Also included in the project are a vacuum filtration system, a simple filtration system and a simple distillation system
O chiste como uma função sádica e masoquista nas obras de Shakespeare
Authors: Moreira Pinheiro Guilherme
Published: October 2023

The following article will analyze the relations of sadistic and masochistic positions in Shakespeare's works through the jokes used by the author. The psychoanalytic explanation about these functions and their relationship with the symbolism of the words present in the jokes of the works will be carried out. The joke will be studied as a form of expression of the unconscious, demonstrating content hidden in the conscience and present in the pre-consciousness, allowing the formation of jokes by the characters of "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as a form of representation of their feelings. The unconscious will be studied as a mechanism for the representation of emotions, provoking different demonstrations of the sexual drive through the characters' speech.
O VT publicitário "como explicar?" e a construção do imaginário coletivo
Authors: Campo Dall'Orto Felipe , Ruy Bragatto Ana Carolina , Passamani Tolentino Andriel , Misse Moreno Silva Luca
Published: October 2023

This article seeks to analyze the advertising VT “How to explain?”, produced by Burger King, in order to understand how elements of the media industry can contribute to the construction of the collective imagination, in addition to understanding how social representations influence society's view of the LGBTQIA+community.
Interferência da Brucelose Bovina na produção leiteira
Authors: Costa Vicente Marcelo , Barbosa Portela Santis Julia , Lugon Valladão Escopeli Gomes João Victor , do Nascimento Cunha Stefany Jullia
Published: October 2023

Brucellosis is one of the most important zoonotic diseases for agriculture in our country, as it causes numerous damages to the rancher. The study aimed to identify the main forms of Brucellosis contagion in dairy farming in cattle. The methodological approach used was a bibliographic review in the Virtual Library in Veterinary Health, in the following databases: Brazilian Journalsin Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (VETINDEX); VETTESES and VETINDEX-Express. In the herd formed by dairy cows, the need for conscious practices of early detection of the diagnosis of brucellosis and the vaccination of all calves from 3 to 8 monthsof age was evidenced. It is concluded that economic losses exist in dairy farmers, since brucellosis, in addition to leading to abortions and births of weak or dead calves, requires the sanitary slaughter of the contaminated animal.
A dissonância no julgamento de dilemas éticos: a interferência dos fatores emocionais e racionais sobre os processos de tomada de decisão
Authors: Fazolo Cezario Alessandro , Guimarães Cazaroto Guilherme Vinícius
Published: October 2023

Although many researches focus on the study of the role of emotion and cognition in the decision-making process, there is still no consensus in the literature about the relevance of each of these aspects in the processes that govern our choices. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between rational and emotional aspects in decisions, particularly the tendency of individuals to make emotional decisions that contradict themselves in logical aspects and that result in a dissonance between choices. About 107 subjects of both sexes and ages from 18 years were investigated. Using ethical dilemmas, collected were data that allowed to evaluate the choices faced by hypothetical moral situations and how these choices are coherent or not, regardless of the consequences involved.
Occurrence of Candida tropicalis in the etiology of candidemia at the University Hospital Cassiano Antônio de Moraes (HUCAM) in Brazil and investigation of its susceptibility to antifungal agents.
Authors: Malacarne Bruna , Maifrede Simone , Archimedes da Matta Daniel , Ferreira Lima Ricardo , Lamas de Araujo Mariceli
Published: October 2023

Candida tropicalisstands out as the first or second most commonCandidanon-albicans(CNA) species isolated from invasive candidiasis in Brazilian hospitals. Over a period of 4 years, the frequency of candidemia at HUCAM ranged from 1.21 to 1.65 cases per1,000 hospital admissions and from 0.16 to 0.25 cases per 1,000 patients-day. The species C. albicanscorresponded to 45% of candidemia cases, and among the non-albicans species,C. tropicaliswas the most frequently isolated (26%).A total of 82 C. tropicalissamples were subjected to broth microdilution with the drugs Fluconazole, Itraconazole e Amphotericin Bfollowing CLSI M27-A3 guidelines. Among the isolates, 24 isolates exhibited trailing growth. Some of these isolates had high Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values, with 20.83% classified as resistant to Fluconazole and 22.22% classified as resistant to Itraconazole. Both incubation at 42°C and the addition of TSA (tryptic soy agar) reduced the trailing and reading erros, resulting in reduced resistance rates of 8.33% and 0% for Fluconazole and Itraconazole, respectively. These improvements did not affect the higher MIC values that led to therapeutic failure but proved to be more efficient and practical for use in the clinical laboratory.
Percepção dos enfermeiros acerca dos benefícios da hora dourada na sala de parto
Authors: Coelho Cerqueira Harcbart Cintia Alessandra , Gonçalves Pereira dos Santos Larissa , Silveira Cardoso Lorena
Published: October 2023

The golden hour, which translated means golden hour or golden hour, is the period of the newborn's first hour of life after birth, and the early separation of mother and child after birth to perform routine procedures is not ideal. With this, it is necessary to spread the importance of the golden hour, since the recognition and awareness of the binomial mother and child is a widely recommended practice, especially when you have a normal delivery without complications and the baby has good vitality. Objective: to understand nurses' perception of the benefits of the golden hour in the delivery room. Method: This is a descriptive quantitative study, whose investigation was to measure the perception of nurses working in the state of Espírito Santo, about the benefits of the golden hour in the delivery room. Results: after analyzing the results, it was evidenced that 76.9% demonstrated professional knowledge about the golden hour, 61.5% of the interviewees know the importance of these practices and their benefits, 38.5% are only aware of the rights about the hour gold, 53.8% say that the team mobilizes for this moment to occur. Conclusion:it is possible to observe that the highest percentage of respondents are aware of the subject, however, whether for institutional reasons or even because of the still prevalent biomedical model, sometimes this practice is weakened
Técnica de Hall como tratamento reabilitador em dentes posteriores decíduos: revisão de literatura
Authors: Ayres Martins Brenda Cristina , Souza Capucho Juliê , dos Santos de Paula Kiani , Garioli S. Schneider Danielle Karla
Published: October 2023

Obstacles in dental care for children, due to the need for behavior management, trigger theuse of minimally invasive techniques to control caries, such as glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations and the Hall Technique. Thus, the technique is based on a biological approach to the caries lesion, whose principle is the cementation of a preformed metallic crown, without anesthesia and without complete removal of the carie, unlike the CIV restorations that require all removal of decayed tissue. Therefore, the objective of this article was to produce a bibliographic review, of the last 10 years (2012-2022), in the Pubmed database, with the help of search terms such as “Hall's technique”; “Hall technique and glass ionomer cement” addressing the main scientific aspects of the Hall technique, as well as comparing its effectiveness to other conventional restorative and/or rehabilitative techniques that can use the VSD. Therefore, it was found that both techniques are effective alternatives for minimally invasive treatment in pediatric dentistry. However, the understanding, participation and commitment of family members is essential, considering that biofilm and diet control play a fundamental role in ensuring the success of these treatments.
Men's Sexual Health in Early Modern England
Authors: Evans Jennifer
Published: October 2023

How did men cope with sexual health issues in early modern England? This vivid history investigates how sexual, reproductive, and genitourinary conditions were understood between 1580 and 1740. Drawing on medical sources and personal testimonies, it reveals how men responded to bouts of ill health and their relationships with the medical practitioners tasked with curing them. In doing so, this study restores men’s health to medical histories of reproduction, demonstrating how men’s sexual self-identity was tied to their health. Charting genitourinary conditions across the life cycle, the book illustrates how fertility and potency were key to medical understandings of men’s health. Men utilized networks of care to help them with ostensibly embarrassing and shameful conditions like hernias, venereal disease, bladder stones, and testicular injuries. The book thus offers a historical voice to modern calls for men to be alert to, and open about, their own bodily health.
COMO SE APRENDE FUTEBOL
Authors: Fischer Thomas Guido , Silva Luis Felipe de Nogueira , Sandoval Gabriel Orenga , Fabiani Débora Jaqueline Farias , Godoy Luis Bruno de , Scaglia Alcides José
Published: October 2023

Como é que os jogadores de futebol profissional aprendem a jogar bem futebol? As novas tendências em Pedagogia do Esporte vêm demonstrando que a habilidade está intimamente ligada à riqueza das vivências e das interações dos indivíduos com os ambientes os quais estão inseridos, desde a infância. Diante disso, o estudo buscou identificar na história de vida de ex-jogadores profissionais de futebol, elementos que possibilitem reflexões acerca do tema da aprendizagem no futebol. A partir da metodologia da História Oral realizaram-se entrevistas semiestruturadas com ex-jogadores de futebol profissional. A análise dos relatos foi feita a partir da Análise de Conteúdo por Redução dos Dados. Percebeu-se que os entrevistados tiveram muitas vivências em ambientes informais de aprendizagem (como a rua, os ‘campinhos’ e espaços quaisquer da escola, antes e depois das aulas), além de terem a bola como principal forma de brincar durante toda a infância, através de jogos-brincadeiras com familiares e amigos. O aprendizado do futebol por esses ex-jogadores está intimamente ligado à uma cultura lúdica protagonizada por jogos-brincadeiras de bola com pés, co-construída principalmente em ambientes informais de aprendizagem. A frequente e intensa relação desses ex-jogadores com a bola e suas brincadeiras, explica, ao menos em parte, o desenvolvimento de tamanha habilidade a ponto de, posteriormente, tornarem-se atletas profissionais.
EFEITO DA IDADE RELATIVA NO HANDEBOL ESCOLAR DO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO
Authors: Pittner Larissa , Silva Francielli Evelin Lopes , Oliveira Vivian de , Figueiredo Lucas Savassi , Aguiar Samuel da Silva , Castro Henrique de Oliveira
Published: October 2023

O Efeito da Idade Relativa (EIR) trata-se da diferença etária entre atletas da mesma categoria que ocasiona desvantagem daqueles nascidos nos últimos meses do ano quando comparados aos nascidos nos primeiros meses. Desta forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar a existência do EIR em estudantes-atletas de handebol de ambos os sexos, que disputaram os Jogos Mato-grossenses de 2021. A amostra foi composta por 237 estudantes-atletas da categoria A (15 a 17 anos), sendo 97 femininos e 140 masculinos, que participaram dos Jogos Escolares e Jogos Estudantis de Seleções Mato-grossenses em 2021. As análises de significância por quartil foram realizadas através do qui-quadrado (x²) e correção de Bonferroni. O resultado analítico das datas de nascimento dos estudantes-atletas indicou uma maior proporção aos nascidos no segundo trimestre em comparação aos nascidos no quarto trimestre do ano. Conclui-se que o EIR se mostrou presente no handebol masculino, mas não no feminino.
Media Impact in the Election Campaign under the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Fetoshi Arben
Published: October 2023

This article explores the extent to which new and traditional media shaped the election campaign during the pandemic in Kosovo. Drawing on media monitoring and surveying, we find that media do not have a determining role during the election campaign, regardless of the quality and frequency of their use by political parties and candidates. Under the conditions of an ever-greater use of social media, we find that voting preferences and affinity towards specific political parties and candidates is a long-term process that cannot be changed by the quality of the election campaign. On the other hand, regardless of the use of social media, their potential impact turns out to be conditioned by the usage duration and the ability of political entities to interact with the audience.
Development of compact continuous measurement system for atmospheric carbonyl sulfide concentration
Authors: Kamezaki Kazuki , Danielache Sebastian O. , Ishidoya Shigeyuki , Maeda Takahisa , Murayama Shohei
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Carbonyl sulfide (COS), the most abundant sulfur-containing gas in the atmosphere, is a source of stratospheric sulfate aerosol (SSA) and is used as a tracer for gross primary production (GPP). However, tropospheric COS sources and sinks entail great uncertainty due to the limited number COS observation sites. Thus, field measurements of COS concentrations worldwide are necessary to estimate the contribution of SSA and the global scale of GPP. Recently, MIRA Pico, a portable continuous COS concentration analyzer using mid-infrared absorption, has been released. MIRA Pico has a lower cost and is smaller than conventional laser COS analyzers. We modified and tested the MIRA Pico for atmospheric COS concentration measurements. The modified MIRA Pico exhibited ± 7.9 picomol (pmol) mol−1 (1σ) for a 15-min average, and calibration gas consumption was as low as no more than 3 L d−1. We also used the modified MIRA Pico for observations at Tsukuba, Japan. The observed COS concentrations ranged from 425 to 604 pmol mol−1, averaging a standard deviation (1σ) of (505 ± 33) pmol mol−1. The observed values agree with previous observations and exhibit clear diurnal variations. Furthermore, we installed the modified MIRA Pico in a passenger car to observe the COS concentration distribution in Tsukuba City.
Differentiation of cognate bacterial communities in thermokarst landscapes: implications for ecological consequences of permafrost degradation
Authors: Ren Ze , Ye Shudan , Li Hongxuan , Huang Xilei , Chen Luyao
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Thermokarst processes likely result in new habitats harboring novel bacterial communities in degraded permafrost soil (PB), thermokarst lake sediments (SB), and lake water (WB). Our study aimed to investigate the paired PB, SB, and WB across the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP) by assessing the spatial pattern of diversity as well as assembly mechanisms of these bacterial communities. Each habitat had distinct bacterial assemblages, with lower α diversity and higher β diversity in WB than in SB and PB. However, up to 41 % of the operational taxonomic units (OTUs) were shared by PB, SB, and WB, suggesting that many taxa originate from the same sources via dispersal. SB and WB had reciprocal dispersal effects, and both were correlated with PB. Dispersal limitation was the most dominant assembly process shaping PB and SB, while homogeneous selection was the most dominant for WB. Bacterial communities of the three habitats correlated differently with environmental variables, but latitude, mean annual precipitation, and pH were the common factors associated with their β diversity, while total phosphorus was the common factor associated with their assembly processes. Our results imply that thermokarst processes result in diverse habitats that have distinct bacterial communities that differ in diversity, assembly mechanisms, and environmental drivers.
Extreme springs in Switzerland since 1763 in climate and phenological indices
Authors: Imfeld Noemi , Hufkens Koen , Brönnimann Stefan
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Historical sources report manifold on hazardous past climate and weather events that had considerable impacts on society. Studying changes in the occurrence or mechanisms behind such events is, however, hampered by a lack of spatially and temporally complete weather data. Especially, the spring season has received less attention in comparison to summer and winter, but is nevertheless relevant since weather conditions in spring can delay vegetation and create substantial damage due to for example late frost events. For Switzerland, we created a daily high-resolution (1x1 km2) reconstruction of temperature and precipitation fields from 1763 to 1960, that forms together with present-day meteorological fields a 258-year-long gridded data set. With this data set, we study changes in longer-term climate and historical weather events based on climate and phenological indices focusing on the spring season. Climate and phenological indices show few changes in the mean during the first 200 years, but climate change signals clearly emerge in all indices in the most recent period. We evaluate the climate and phenological indices for three cases of extreme spring weather conditions, an unusually warm spring, two late frost events, and three cold springs. Warm springs are much more frequent in the 21st century, but also in 1862 a very warm and early spring occurred. Spring temperatures, however, do not agree on how anomalously warm the spring was when comparing the Swiss reconstruction with reanalyses that extend back to 1868. The three springs of 1785, 1837, and 1853, were particularly cold with historical sources reporting for example prolonged lake freezing and abundant snowfall. Whereas the springs of 1837 and 1853 were characterized by cold and wet conditions, in the spring of 1785 wet-days were below average and, in particular, in the Swiss Plateau, frost days reached an all-time maximum. Such inversion conditions are confirmed by mostly north-easterly and high pressure weather types and historical sources describing prolonged Bise conditions. Studying such historical events is valuable since similar atmospheric conditions can also nowadays lead to cold springs affecting vegetation growth and agricultural production.
QES-Plume v1.0: a Lagrangian dispersion model
Authors: Margairaz Fabien , Singh Balwinder , Gibbs Jeremy A. , Atwood Loren , Pardyjak Eric R. , Stoll Rob
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Low-cost simulations providing accurate predictions of transport of airborne material in urban areas, vegetative canopies, and complex terrain are demanding because of the small-scale heterogeneity of the features influencing the mean flow and turbulence fields. Common models used to predict turbulent transport of passive scalars are based on the Lagrangian stochastic dispersion model. The Quick Environmental Simulation (QES) tool is a low-computational-cost framework developed to provide high-resolution wind and concentration fields in a variety of complex atmospheric-boundary-layer environments. Part of the framework, QES-Plume, is a Lagrangian dispersion code that uses a time-implicit integration scheme to solve the generalized Langevin equations which require mean flow and turbulence fields. Here, QES-Plume is driven by QES-Winds, a 3D fast-response model that computes mass-consistent wind fields around buildings, vegetation, and hills using empirical parameterizations, and QES-Turb, a local-mixing-length turbulence model. In this paper, the particle dispersion model is presented and validated against analytical solutions to examine QES-Plume’s performance under idealized conditions. In particular, QES-Plume is evaluated against a classical Gaussian plume model for an elevated continuous point-source release in uniform flow, the Lagrangian scaling of dispersion in isotropic turbulence, and a non-Gaussian plume model for an elevated continuous point-source release in a power-law boundary-layer flow. In these cases, QES-Plume yields a maximum relative error below 6 % when compared with analytical solutions. In addition, the model is tested against wind-tunnel data for a uniform array of cubical buildings. QES-Plume exhibits good agreement with the experiment with 99 % of matched zeros and 59 % of the predicted concentrations falling within a factor of 2 of the experimental concentrations. Furthermore, results also emphasize the importance of using high-quality turbulence models for particle dispersion in complex environments. Finally, QES-Plume demonstrates excellent computational performance.