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Mechanical-Chemical Coupled Synthesis for Long-Range Ordered Perovskites
Authors: Wang Kai , Liu Hong , Wu Haodong , Zhou Zezhu , Ren Lizhi , Yang Yi , Zhang Aiping , Qian Jin , Priya Shashank , Poudel Bed , Yang Dong , Wu Congcong
Published: May 2024

Coupling mechanical and chemical effects during the crystal synthesis can lead to unexpected material attributes. The role of mechanical effects during the wet chemical synthesis of halide perovskite remains insufficiently explored, mainly due to its temporal asynchronization with the typical slower solvent evaporation-motivated chemical changes. In this study, we introduce mechanical shearing stress into a short temporal-window of crystal synthesis by using a fast-crystallization precursor system, which synergizes mechanical shearing effects with the atomic assembly thermodynamics of perovskite. This synthetic protocol facilitates cross-lengthscale influences, allowing macroscopic dynamic shearing to impact the atomic lattice rearrangement, growth, and facet orientation. Such an effect is consistently observed across atomic to inch-scale, culminating in films with long-range uniformity that are challenges via conventional methods. The as-synthesized perovskite films exhibit exceptional crystalline orientation and structural uniformity, demonstrating a significant Hermann’s orientation factor of -0.314 and leading to a remarkable power conversion efficiency of 25.90% on small area cell and exceeding 21% in a 70 cm2 solar module. This synthetic approach exemplifies the philosophy of utilizing mechanical shearing to foster the assembly of long-range ordered crystallographic lattice, thereby providing a new manufacturing route for synthesizing scalable high-quality perovskite films.
Prevalence and factors associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders among porters in selected taxi parks of Kigali city, Rwanda. A retrospective study
Authors: Frank Rutayisire , Emmanuel Kubana , Nsanzabera Charles
Published: May 2024

Background Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or dysfunctions affecting muscles, bones, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilages, and spinal discs. Musculoskeletal disorders include sprains, strains, tears, soreness, pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, hernias, and connective tissue injuries of the structures previously mentioned. There is a scarcity of literature regarding musculoskeletal (MSDs) on porters including prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSDs), personal factors that can lead to musculoskeletal (MSDs) and ergonomic factors which should workers be exposed to the risk for the development of musculoskeletal (MSDs).Methodology A cross- sectional study design was used, and questionnaire has been employed as data collection instruments. The sample size was 114 individuals. The study used probability sampling with stratified random sampling technique where each person in the people has an equivalent opportunity of being included in the sample. Multivariate analysis was involved in data analysis for factor factors associated with musculoskeletal (MSDs) with 95% level of confidence Interval and P value of 0.05.Results The results showed a proportion of 68.2% for musculoskeletal (MSDs) prevalence. The knowledge of different types of musculoskeletal (MSDs) showed that the most known musculoskeletal disorders types was Sprains, strains, and tears. Lifting heavy luggage is 0.9 times less likely of developing musculoskeletal (MSDs) than those who not lifting heavy luggage with (OR:0.9; CI: 0.2–2.4), having much regular working hours is 0.9 times less likely of developing musculoskeletal (MSDs) than those who have less regular working hours with (OR:0.9; CI: 0.2–2.4), and being single is 1.63 times more likely associated with the risk of developing musculoskeletal (MSDs) than those who are married/separated or divorced with (OR:1.63, CI 0.72–1.77).Conclusion The study concluded that factors such as not lifting heavy luggage, less experience and much regular working hours are the protective factors for musculoskeletal (MSDs) while being single and having less weight are the associated factors with musculoskeletal (MSDs).
Authentication and differentiation of Morinda citrifolia and Morinda coreia fruits and their commercial products
Authors: West Brett J. , Deng Shixin
Published: May 2024

Morinda citrifolia fruit juice, commonly known as noni juice, has become a globally popular health supplement. We have discovered, however, that Morinda coreia (syn. Morinda tinctoria) is frequently misidentified as noni in some regions. Phytochemical analyses of M. citrifolia fruit, M. officinalis root and M. coreia fruit were performed, during which specific iridoids had been identified in the latter for the first time. Comparison of results revealed that distinct phytochemical profiles may be used to identify commercial products containing authentic noni fruit powder versus the other two Morinda species. All authentic noni fruit products contain scopoletin, but those from M. coreia fruit and M. officinalis root do not. Asperuloside is absent in ripe noni fruit and in M. officinalis root, despite the presence of other iridoids. As such, a tell-tale indicator of M. coreia fruit powder is the absence of scopoletin accompanied by the presence of asperuloside. Using this information, a phytochemical survey of commercial powdered “noni” products purchased from major online retailers revealed that a high percentage of these were mislabeled and contained M. coreia fruit instead of authentic noni. As such, many consumers are not receiving what they believe they have purchased. Further, this presents potential risks as the safety and efficacy of these mislabeled products has not been evaluated in human studies.
Numerical Study on the Influence of heat generation and absorption on an incompressible hybrid nanofluid's magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow in a thermal system
Authors: Bauchi. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa , Hussaini Abubakar Assidiq
Published: May 2024

Hybrid nanofluids have been regarded as among the supreme and sophisticated nanofluids, just as demonstrated through their heat transfer characteristics as well as emerging advantages which support the determination to accelerate the rate of heat transfer. Discussion of the dual effects of heat generation/absorption in addition to thermal radiation over hybrid nanofluid is the main goal of the current paper. Using water (H2O) as the base fluid, metal (Cu) in addition to metal oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles are combined. The purpose of heat generation and absorption is to improve the efficiency of the heat transport sensation. The necessary controlling partial differential equations are converted into dimensionless forms of ordinary differential equations using the appropriate similarity modifications. The transformed differential equations are solved using the fourth order Runge-Kutta in addition to shooting technique to find solutions to the problem. For the effect of different shape factors on the solution profiles of momentum, temperature and Nusselt quantity, the numerical results are presented as tabulated data and graphical system. The results revealed that momentum is a decreasing function with Radiation Parameter Rd, Temperature is also a decreasing functions with Eckert number Ec and Radiation Parameter Rd, likewise Nusselt number is also decreasing with Prandtl number Pr and Suction/ injection Parameter S. momentum profile fluctuates in case of Heat generation/ absorption parameter, Suction/ injection Parameter, as well as Radiation and Heat generation/ absorption parameters simultaneously.
Effect of some medicinal oil with adjuvant on maize, sunflower and sorghum productivity and associated weeds
Authors: Kamel Enas Mohamed , Elain Hesham Mohamad Ali , Ahmed Al-Badr saad , Mekky Mohammed Shams
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to evaluate the applied basil and camphor oils for weed control and phytotoxic effects on some field crops compared to chemical and mechanical weed control as well as un-weeded check. Wire house and field experiments were conducted during the period from 2020 to 2023 in the experimental farm and wire house of the Weed Research Central Laboratory at Giza Research Station, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Egypt, in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in four replicates. The statistical analysis of the data revealed that weed control treatments were significantly reduced the number and fresh weight of some weed species across all experiments. Improvement of maize, sunflower, and sorghum without any phytotoxic effect of essential oils or herbicides under study, except sorghum crop was sensitive to the herbicides used in the study. Camphor and basil oils were more effective on Ipomea eriocarpa, Setaria virids, Trianthema portulacastrum, Cyperus rotundus, and Cynodon dactylon. The reduction in fresh weight of weed species is about 80–100% under the low weed seed bank of the soil and sensitive weed species, and less effect under the high soil weed seed bank, especially by I. eriocarpa and S. virids, due to the emergence of these weed species after applying these oils. Finley camphor and sweet basil oil can be used for weed control under low infestation by weeds and supplemented by one hand hoeing in the case of high infestation by I. eriocarpa.
Economic Resilience: Evidence for African economies Application of a panel VAR model
Authors: Sandambi Nerhum
Published: May 2024

A panel VAR model was applied to analyse the economic resilience of 54 African countries from 1990–2022. Realising how exogenous shocks influence countries' ability to respond from the outset is naturally the aim of the study. Thus, the results suggest that there is a significant presence of economies based on international market expectations, which are significantly explained by the presence of exogenous shocks. On the other hand, the Impulse Response Functions help to explain the fact that 90% of African countries have economies controlled by international market expectations, which, in the presence of exogenous international market shocks, end up determining the path and behaviour of economies in the medium term. On the other hand, the results show that countries such as Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Ghana have a greater capacity to respond in a context of uncertainty, and there are strong reasons to suggest that these countries are able to control their economies, unlike, for example, the results for Angola in a context of uncertainty, Democratic Congo and Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone, the evidence nevertheless shows that in a context of uncertainty, exogenous shocks control and determine the economic path in the long term. These results also suggest that these economies should be characterised as economies without control by the authorities. Thus, as exogenous shocks increase, there are significant increases in the destructive capacity of these economies.
Jel Classification: c01; c21; c23; c33; F10.
A simple lysimeter soil retriever for mini lysimeters.
Authors: Gunaratnam Abhiram , McCurdy Murray , Grafton Miles , Jeyakumar Paramsothy , Davies Clive E. , Bishop Peter
Published: May 2024

A lysimeter-soil retriever (LSR) is a device used to retrieve the soil with minimum disturbance from lysimeters. This device makes the process of sampling intact soil layers from lysimeters easier and faster especially when a large number of lysimeters are being sampled. In this study, mini lysimeters (200 mm diameter and 25 kg weight) were used to test fertilizers. A low-cost LSR was designed to aid the accurate removal of the soil from these lysimeters. This paper describes the design and testing of the suitability of a linear actuator for this application. This study investigates the influence of soil moisture on the retrieval and structural stability of lysimeter and LSR. It was found the selected linear actuator is suitable for soil retrieving from lysimeters packed with sandy-clay loam and sand. It showed consistent performance (stroke time and maximum force) after retrieval of 400 soil blocks. Soil with a high-moisture level was more suitable as it showed lower disturbance for retrieved block, lower soil losses, minimal disturbance for roots and lower variation of soil block height and weight. The retrieval time was influenced by soil moisture level and were 48 and 52 seconds for low and high-moisture soil, respectively.
A complete overview of Puffed rice quality deterioration at Market places, usually bad smell across Bangladesh under conditions relevant to product packaging, ageing and storage.
Authors: Haque Azizul
Published: May 2024

Puffed rice is a popular snack product due to its taste, texture and nutritional profile. It is mainly appreciated for its crispness, lightness and qualities related to its cellular structures. Traditionally puffed rice is prepared by parboiling the paddy under the specified conditions. This is an expanded breakfast cereal obtained by high temperature short time heat treatment of salt-treated parboiled rice. This intense heat results in deformation and phase transition within the grain and delivers an expanded porous structure. Such transformations essentially govern the final puffed rice quality and its physicochemical attributes. The optimized range of microwave power level, heating lime and salt content in rice for obtaining puffed rice with maximum percentage of puffing and expansion ratio is found as 780 - 942W, 26.2 - 33.65 s and 4.6 %, respectively. Water absorption index and water solubility index were significantly affected on process of puffing. Let cool completely (rice should be dry and hard before frying). Pour enough oil into large saucepan to come 2 inches up side; heat over medium-high heat until instant-read thermometer reaches 425°F. Add a few grains of cooked rice; if oil is hot enough it will start to puff up instantly. Rice is adulterated with urea for whitening. Puffed rice (muri) is adulterated with hydrose (sodium hydrosulfite) and urea to make it whiter and bigger. Urea is also harmful to the liver and kidney. It was also obtained that both sodium chloride and potassium chloride has positive effect on expansion ratio and percentage puffing of puffed rice and the effect of sodium chloride is more than that of potassium chloride. However, in case of sensory perception, the effect of potassium chloride is more than that of sodium chloride. Hence potassium based salt substitute can be applied to parboiled rice which can significantly reduce the percentage of NaCl maintaining similar taste without affecting the puffing quality. The lighter colored puffed rice with the enhanced level of resistant starch associated with puffed rice improves the functionality of the developed puffed rice to consume directly as ready-to-eat or to be used as ready to use item in the preparation of various functional foods thereof. This is proven that under ideal storage conditions, puffed rice can retain its quality for months, although it does not have an indefinite shelf life. Overall, this research paper demonstrates the significantly impacting sources of bad smell of puffed rice inside the poly pack as well as actual category standards and improving factors of quality & usability of puffed rice.
Advanced Control Models for Glioblastoma Multiforme Management: Optimizing Drug Therapies and Adaptive Tumor Volume Regulation with Fractional-Order Mathematical Modeling
Authors: Amilo David , Sadri khadijeh , Hincal Evren
Published: May 2024

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive and lethal form of brain tumor, presenting significant challenges in treatment and management. In this study, we propose advanced control models for the management of GBM, focusing on the optimization of drug therapies and adaptive regulation of tumor volume. Leveraging fractional-order mathematical modeling, our approach integrates mathematical modeling techniques with control theory to develop comprehensive strategies for GBM management. The proposed control models aim to optimize drug therapies by dynamically adjusting treatment parameters based on real-time tumor volume monitoring. This adaptive approach allows for personalized treatment regimens tailored to the specific characteristics of the tumor, enhancing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. By harnessing the capabilities of fractional-order modeling, our research provides a novel framework for advancing the management of GBM, offering new insights and strategies for combating this formidable disease
MSC Classification: 92C55, 93C95, 92B05, 35R11, 35A22, 92C50, 35Q53, 49N90.
Creación y desarrollo de lúdica de aprendizaje enfocada en demandas independientes
Authors: Cardona Arias Andrés Mauricio , Marín Tintinago Daniela , Sánchez Salgado Kevin Alexis
Published: May 2024

En el presente artículo se presenta la creación y puesta en práctica de una lúdica de aprendizaje llamada “Sneaky demands”, cuyo principal enfoque son las demandas independientes, situación en la que la empresa no tiene poderío sobre la cantidad de mercancía que el cliente desea adquirir, causando que los pedidos o fabricación de producto tengan una alta variabilidad e inexactitud. Los escenarios donde la lúdica se llevó a cabo han dado paso a variedad de retroalimentaciones y análisis, como la modificación del formato de Excel para ingresar datos, con el fin de obtener resultados cuantificables más exactos; el establecimiento de límites de personas o grupos en aras de no saturar el trabajo de los modificadores del juego, encargados de vigilar el desarrollo del mismo y anexar los datos en Excel; y la entrega de formatos Excel en físico, con las casillas en blanco, para que los participantes puedan plasmar sus ideas y aplicar estrategias a partir de ello. Finalmente se obtiene, por medio de encuestas, acercamientos a los saberes de los participantes en los diferentes temas derivados de las demandas independientes.
Productividad gamificada: un aprendizaje lúdico de los sistemas de producción Flow Shop y Job Shop.
Authors: Ruiz Moreno Silvana , Aguirre Cuervo Jhon Edward , Durango Marín José Alejandro
Published: May 2024

La enseñanza y aprendizaje de la Ingeniería Industrial requiere la constante reinvención de estrategias y métodos para el aprendizaje efectivo de los conceptos teóricos y prácticos, lo que incluye pensar en métodos lúdicos que permitan generar interés a través del espíritu competitivo e investigativo de los estudiantes. Este artículo, presenta una lúdica enfocada en construir el concepto de productividad con base en la comparación de dos de los sistemas productivos más conocidos en la industria como lo los sistemas Flow shop y Job shop. Con esta lúdica, se ha logrado demostrar que los jugadores no solo comprenden la definición de productividad, sino que aprenden sobre las ventajas y desventajas de cada tipo de sistema de producción de forma efectiva.
Determination of Relationship Between the Application of ICT and Decision-Making Federal Universities of Northern Nigeria
Authors: Maxwell Ochade Chukwunalu
Published: May 2024

This study examines how Federal Universities of Northern Nigeria use ICT to make decisions. Technology in data storage, analytics, and decision support systems has transformed decision-making, according to the introduction. We examine how ICT improves decision-making through data gathering, analysis, and communication. The hypothesis is that ICT use does not affect decision-making in these universities. The correlational study included 2,114 workers from all Northern Nigerian Federal Universities. The sample procedure selected states from each geopolitical zone and seven federal institutions from each state. Data was collected using a questionnaire on ICT in Effective Planning (QAICTEP). The null hypothesis was tested using Pearson's Product Moment Correlation coefficient (PPMCC). The respondents' age, experience, and qualifications were diverse. Male respondents outnumbered female respondents 75% to 25%. The null hypothesis was rejected since the PPMCC analysis showed a positive correlation (r = 0.609) between ICT application and decision-making. The conclusion shows that ICT use improves decision-making. ICT infrastructure investments, training, enhanced Decision Support System integration, and strong data governance regulations are recommended. at conclusion, this study sheds light on strategic ICT integration and decision-making at Federal Universities in Northern Nigeria, emphasising the need to improve decision-making quality and efficiency.
Evaluation of the Suitability of The Established Standard Height of Occlusal Rim Blocks Among the Dental Clinicians in Makerere University Dental Hospital In Uganda
Authors: Nono David , Simbwa Brenda Nakafeero , Bagenda Godfrey , Okullo Isaac , Rwenyonyi Charles Mugisha
Published: May 2024

There's a growing demand for better dental prosthetics that combine function, aesthetics, and comfort. The therapy for edentulous patients can be realized through the use of conventional Removable Complete Dentures (RCDs), implant-supported prostheses, and Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CADCAM). This study was aimed at evaluating the suitability of the established standard height of ORBs among the dental clinicians in Makerere University Dental Hospital in Uganda. This was a cross-sectional study employing a qualitative approach using purposive sampling. Fifteen (15) participants were selected across social demographics. Thematic data analysis revealed insights into the suitability of the established standard height of ORBs. Interviews were recorded and transcribed and themes were generated to draw deeper meaning for suitability. A qualitative package, Open code version 4.2.1 was used to generate themes from the interviews followed by an interpretation of the data generated, and the result was presented as text and table. The findings revealed a prevalent trend in Uganda where occlusal rim block heights often fall below international standards, emphasizing the need for a patient-centered and individualized approach. There's a positive shift towards new measurements, improving chair-side efficiency, and reducing appointment duration. The findings highlighted economic efficiency, minimizing material wastage, and positively impacting patient-reported outcomes. This study highlighted the need for tailored ORB guidelines for Ugandan edentulous patients for better treatment outcomes. This will save time during the registration stage and help to improve accuracy.
Traits and Skills Required by Project Managers to Complete Construction Projects in Guyana's Civil Engineering Firms
Authors: Singh Latchman , Sreekla S. P.
Published: May 2024

This paper will highlight the important features of Project Management Traits and Skills and identify the most effective skill set to produce a successful Construction Project. The paper is laid out with a general introduction of the key concepts of Project Management, specifically Construction Project Management, it then examines the crucial traits, skills, and characteristics and determines based on research of works completed as to the combination that is most likely to achieve project success. It was established that Interpersonal skills, leadership, effective communication, and prompt technical skills were likely to produce the most successful project. The purpose of the research study is to place, in the research linguistics, the methods and instruments to be used in the research model, from the location of the type of study and the design of the research; its world or population; its samples; and the instruments and techniques of data collection. The techniques used in this study will be based on the literature, review of standards of traits and skills, studies, and research undertaken previously, which will allow to gather the information needed to make findings and conclusions and develop the Risk Management Plan. The result was identifying traits and skills needed by Project Managers to compete and complete construction projects and how project managers must operate and respect the professional codes of their field, particularly the responsibilities that surround all facets of project management.
Relationship Between the Application of ICT and Effective Planning in Federal Universities of Northern Nigeria
Authors: Maxwell Ochade Chukwunalu
Published: May 2024

Information and communications technology (ICT) plays a vital role in enhancing planning effectiveness in higher education institutions. This study investigated the relationship between ICT application and effective planning in federal universities in Northern Nigeria. A correlational research design was used with population is ten thousand five hundred and seventy-seven (10,577) staff and the sample size of 2,114 university staff. The sapling procedure was simple random sampling; proportionate sampling and accidental sampling. Participants completed a modified likert scale questionnaire measuring ICT use and effective planning. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages was used. At a significance level of 0.05, Pearson's Product Moment Correlation coefficient (PPMCC) was employed to evaluate the formulated null hypotheses. Results showed a significant moderate positive correlation (r = 0.528, p < 0.05) between ICT application and effective planning, indicating technology use associates with improved planning. The findings were that there is significant relationship between the application of ICT and effective planning in Federal Universities of Northern Nigeria. Based on these conclusions, it is recommended that universities develop ICT plans integrated with their strategic goals, while conducting regular evaluations to refine technology management practices. This will empower effective data-driven and collaborative planning activities. The study provides empirical evidence on the relationship between ICT capabilities and planning effectiveness in Nigerian higher education.
Risk Management Considerations for Civil Engineering Consultancy Services in Guyana
Authors: Singh Latchman , Sreekla S. P.
Published: May 2024

Identification of the possible risks that will affect the projects, knowing them will allow control of these, will increase the probability of success of the projects, and the level of confidence of the involved will increase by decreasing the level of uncertainty of the project. The development of this work is comprised of five phases, first was a planning to structure the processes to follow evaluating,, stages, then the risks that will affect the project and their characteristics, the qualitative analysis was performed, prioritized for actions, evaluating and estimating their probability of occurrence and their impact, then the plan was designed for the treatment and response to risks to reduce, retain and transfer their threats during the development of the project itself and finally give the guidelines for the monitoring and control of risks. Based on the above, the following question is generated: What are the risks to consider in consultancy services for the Project of Construction, to guarantee success in the execution, monitoring, and control of the same? The purpose of the research will be to: Analyze qualitatively the risks identified that meet the standards mandated by the construction oversight body in the construction sector. This research would have used a qualitative approach by utilizing information gathered from secondary sources as the main source of data and presented an office study approach rather than a fieldwork data structure. The result was identifying Risk Management factors for the Project of Construction to offer a tool that helps in better decision-making and to establish implementing strategies that guarantee the fulfillment of the objectives of quality, and costs of the Project.
The Effect of Internal Factors on Financial Performance of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Companies in Zimbabwe
Authors: Kusena Priscilla
Published: May 2024

The study examined the effect of internal factors on financial performance of pharmaceutical wholesale companies in Zimbabwe. The research objectives set to guide the study were to ascertain internal factors influencing the financial performance of pharmaceutical wholesale companies; establish operating mechanisms that are deployed to improve financial performance of pharmaceutical wholesale companies; identify adverse effects resulting from the poor financial performance of pharmaceutical wholesale companies and proffer recommendations on how pharmaceutical wholesale companies in Zimbabwe can improve financial performance. The study adopted a quantitative research design and employed convenient sampling to gather data from 103 pharmaceutical companies in Zimbabwe. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the results from the study were presented using tables and figures. Results from the study show that information technology systems and marketing systems may influence financial performance of pharmaceutical wholesale companies, while organizational culture, financial mechanisms and distribution systems may not influence financial performance. Adverse effects of poor financial performance identified in the study include economic loss, bad operational decisions, poor staff retention and bankruptcy. Key recommendations from the study include the need to leverage information technology (IT) systems and marketing systems to improve the financial performance of pharmaceutical wholesale companies in Zimbabwe. While the study did not find significant influences of organizational culture, financial mechanisms and distribution systems on financial performance, it is essential for companies to continuously assess and adapt these internal factors to align with organizational goals and market dynamics.
Assessment of the Internet Addiction Disorder and its Association with Anxiety and Depression in Young Indian Adults: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Pandey Shilendra
Published: May 2024

The phenomenon of involuntary engagement with internet devices, accompanied by a sense of emptiness in their absence, characterizes internet addiction disorder. A comprehensive meta-analysis spanning 80 studies worldwide from 1996 to 2012, involving 89,281 participants across 31 countries, revealed a 6% prevalence of this disorder among young individuals globally. A separate study funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) investigated 2,755 participants aged 18-65 in India, finding a prevalence rate of 1.3% for internet addiction. Notably, this disorder has not yet been recognized as Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Numerous studies have examined the prevalence of internet addiction in the Indian population. This current study aimed to assess the prevalence, impact, and available treatment options for internet addiction among Indian adults. Utilizing a cross-sectional, close-ended online survey questionnaire distributed among the general public and experts, a total of 303 responses were collected. The findings revealed that 33.3% of Indian adults were addicted to the internet, with varying degrees of severity: severely (1.7%), moderately (10.2%), and mildly (20.8%) addicted. Notably, most severely addicted individuals (80%) fell within the 26-35 years age range. Male participants exhibited a higher prevalence of internet addiction compared to females (57.1% vs. 42.9%), with males also displaying a greater propensity for addiction (71.9% vs. 28.1%). Further analysis indicated that 11.2% of addicted individuals experienced symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, with males affected at a rate 50% higher than females.
Adaptive Study Design Methodology vs. Standard Randomized Clinical Trial in Different Therapeutic Area: A Review
Authors: Narasimhan Srividhya , Radhakrishnan Vishnubalaji
Published: May 2024

The aim of this review is to explore the learning outcome and understanding how the adaptive study design helps in current scenario of drug development in various therapeutic areas compared to traditional randomized clinical trials with respect to Dose Finding, identification of Maximum tolerated dose (MTD), fewer subjects, short duration, increases success rate of study objective, yields better knowledge of treatment effect like better estimates of sub-group effects or dose-response relationship. One of the major advantage of this study design is that potential changes are approved prior hand by regulatory authorities and ethics committee, hence there is no need to submit the protocol amendment and also logistics for the change in treatment is also planned upfront and researchers are given full flexibility to respond towards unexpected events and there are several options proposed upfront to introduce any new doses, amend endpoints. The conclusion is that the use of Adaptive designs appears to be increasing in certain diseases and in some of the diseases it is still underutilised. FDA and other regulators, researchers are still exploring how and the extent to which they may be incorporated into the evaluation of experimental therapies bearing in mind that focus will be mainly in feasibility, validity, flexibility, integrity and efficiency. As the new regulatory guideline are already established, future investigations of adaptive designs could examine ongoing dynamics in trials and based on this project, there are some suggestions to be given to the researchers to include the adaptive design or methodology to be indicated in the study title which certainly helps to retrieve the data easily.
Technology Adoption by Rural Women: A Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) Analysis
Authors: Kudiwa Ashley Eve
Published: May 2024

This article analyses the factors that affect the adoption of technology by rural women in the Umguza district of Zimbabwe. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) model, provides the theoretical framework for understanding the factors that influence rural women’s adoption of technology. By situating the investigation within the UTAUT2 framework, the study seeks to offer a more refined understanding of the determinants affecting technology adoption among rural women and the implications for inclusivity. A deductive approach was used, and information was collected through a survey of 250 rural women in the 19 wards of Umguza district, as well as reviewing secondary data in the form of government, non-governmental, industry reports and scholarly articles. Regression analysis was used to draw insights into the factors influencing the adoption of technology by rural women. The study concluded that Performance Expectancy (PE), Facilitating conditions (FC), Social Influence (SI) and Effort Expectancy (EE) influence technology adoption by rural women in Zimbabwe. However, Hedonic Motivation (HM), Price Value (PV) and Habit (HT) were found not to influence the decision to adopt the technology. The results of this study help to shed light on the factors affecting technology adoption among rural women and map strategies to promote technology adoption. The recommendations from this study can provide insights to government, private sector, and civil society seeking to promote the adoption of technology by rural women and contribute to the body of research on digitalisation and adoption of technology by rural women.
Enalteciendo el rol de enfermería comunitaria en el sistema de salud
Authors: Correa Méndez Angélica María
Published: May 2024

La presente editorial pretende enaltecer, reconocer y/o exaltar el papel que desempeña el talento humano de enfermería en los extramuros de las instituciones prestadoras de servicios de salud en las dimensiones del ser, el saber y el hacer de manera holística, brindando cuidados desde lo preventivo hasta lo paliativo pasando por el mantenimiento de la salud, lo que le sugiere acciones o intervenciones individuales, colectivas y comunitarias. Por tal razón se hace necesario que las organizaciones de Enfermería amparen y den a conocer desde la norma, lo político y lo social el valor del ejercicio de la enfermería con la creación de la Política Nacional de Enfermería y su Plan Estratégico 2020- 2030, cuyo propósito es mejorar la práctica y las condiciones en los diferentes entornos laborales.
Dentro del Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud, el talento humano de enfermería representa una gran responsabilidad dado que desde su génesis en lo conceptual la especificidad de la promoción y prevención de la enfermedad se adhiere a la columna vertebral del que hacer de la enfermería: el cuidado, por medio de diferentes estrategias como lo es la Atención Primaria en Salud (APS), con su enfoque de salud familiar y comunitaria resaltando dos de sus tres importantes componentes: la acción intersectorial/transectorial por la salud y la participación social comunitaria y ciudadana; ejerciendo la gobernanza y poniendo a disposición su formación integral e integradora sus principios, valores y competencias al servicio de las poblaciones vulnerables y necesitadas de un gran talento humano en salud que visibilice las situaciones sociales y de salud - enfermedad para la reorientación de los servicios desde la comunidad.
SUBCIDADANIA E A EXCLUSÃO ESCOLAR DO ADOLESCENTE EM CONFLITO COM A LEI
Authors: Teixeira Luiz Lindomar , Oliveira Gabriel de Melo
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo é o resultado de uma pesquisa acerca da subcidadania do adolescente que comete ato infracional. Trata-se de uma reflexão, no campo sociológico, em que se apresenta, laconicamente, algumas variáveis macrossociais da cidadania / subcidadania presentes em nossa sociedade. Doravante, esclarece sobre o referencial teórico-metodológico utilizado nessa investigação, que se baseia em Pierre Bourdieu e Jessé Souza: subcidadania, habitus, reconhecimento e violência simbólica. Enfatiza-se a exclusão escolar dos adolescentes pobres, sendo essa crucial no envolvimento deles em atitudes transgressoras e criminais. Efetua-se uma análise interpretativa de alguns adolescentes infratores a partir do documentário Juízo (2008). Assim, procura-se investigar, numa dimensão microssocial, como a subcidadania impacta na vida dos referidos jovens, deixando-os suscetíveis ao cometimento de ato infracional.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE INTERNAÇÕES POR DOENÇAS INFECCIOSAS E BACTERIANAS EM MENORES DE 5 ANOS, DE 2017 A 2021
Authors: Capistrano Gustavo Nepomuceno , Guilherme Joao Vitor Gomes , De Medeiros Raysa Oliveira , Medeiros Maynard Marcel Alves Pereira de , de Andrade Fábia Barbosa
Published: May 2024

Introdução: A internação representa um impacto considerável na vida de qualquer pessoa, podendo tomar proporções ainda maiores quando se trata de uma criança. A impossibilidade de realizar sua rotina, como brincar e ir à escola, faz com que a internação infantil assuma um contexto marcante. Dito isso, nota-se que grande parte dessas internações é evitável, sendo denominada de Internações por Condições Sensíveis à Atenção Primária (ICSAP). Dessa forma, o atendimento ambulatorial de qualidade poderia resolver a maioria das enfermidades infantis, evitando esse desfecho. Objetivo: Elaborar um perfil epidemiológico de internações por doenças infecciosas e bacterianas mais prevalentes em menores de 5 anos, de 2017 a 2021, no Brasil. Metodologia: A pesquisa em questão se trata de um estudo ecológico de série temporal, elaborado através de informações coletadas por vias secundárias. Os dados foram coletados na plataforma DataSUS e no Sistema de Informação Hospitalar. Posteriormente, os dados foram processados e armazenados no aplicativo Microsoft Excel®, onde foram tratados e selecionados de acordo com sua relevância para a pesquisa. Resultados: Constata-se que a faixa etária situada abaixo do primeiro ano de vida, apresenta um grau de hospitalização superior às crianças que vão do primeiro ao quarto ano completos. Quanto a frequência relativa, depreende-se que diarreia e gastroenterite de origem infecciosa presumível apresentaram o maior índice de prevalência em relação às demais patologias, com o maior número chegando a 23,8% no ano de 2017 e o menor situando-se na faixa de 13,22% em 2020. Conclusões: Apesar do avanço na Atenção Primária à Saúde e da cobertura pré-natal, a assistência ainda é deficitária, sendo necessários mais investimentos na área e o fomento de políticas públicas que abranjam essa população.
AVALIAÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DE SONO E ANSIEDADE EM PROFISSIONAIS E ESTUDANTES DA SAÚDE NO CONTEXTO DA PANDEMIA PELA COVID-19
Authors: Laís Padilha Martinho Paula , Torquato Cardoso Lopes Elisa , Cardoso Muniz Vitor , Dutra da Silva Cybelle , Mendes Duarte Alice , Rodrigues Melo de Lima Ruthnaldo , Correia Pacheco Leite Gisele
Published: May 2024

Introdução: Na pandemia desencadeada pela COVID-19, o desenvolvimento progressivo de sintomas de ansiedade e a má qualidade do sono devem ser investigados em profissionais e estudantes da área da saúde para o adequado manejo. Objetivo: Identificar a prevalência de problemas de sono e sintomas ansiosos em profissionais e estudantes da saúde, e analisar o efeito de variáveis sociodemográficas-clínicas na ansiedade e sono dessa população. Metodologia: Neste estudo transversal de caráter quantitativo aplicou-se um formulário online a 3.337 profissionais e estudantes da saúde do Brasil participantes de um congresso virtual, contendo 51 perguntas subdivididas em três categorias: Perfil sociodemográfico-clínico, Escala de Sono de Jenkins e Inventário de Ansiedade de BECK. Resultados: Dentre os participantes, 81,4% eram estudantes da área da saúde e 12,8% profissionais de saúde. Os achados obtidos indicam que 41% dos participantes apresentaram problemas de sono muito frequentes e 46,6% sinais de ansiedade moderada a grave. Houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre as variáveis sociodemográficas-clínicas e os questionários validados de sono e ansiedade. Conclusão: Essa pesquisa identificou importante prevalência de problemas de sono e sintomas ansiosos em profissionais e estudantes da saúde, sendo primordial a identificação precoce dessas alterações para um manejo efetivo.
Palavras-Chave: COVID-19; Qualidade do sono; Ansiedade; Profissionais da saúde; Estudantes de ciências da saúde.
EFEITOS DA FOTOBIOMODULAÇÃO NA REABILITAÇÃO DE PACIENTES COM PATOLOGIAS TRAUMATO-ORTOPÉDICAS: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Rodrigues Érica dos Santos , Correia Letícia Veras , Oliveira Maria Suelen Fonteles de , Machado Mateus Meneses , Nascimento Quézia Maria da Silva , Aguiar Ana Lúcia Carvalho de , Carvalho Lucas Eduardo Rêgo , Araújo Maristella de Oliveira Machado , Lucena Sandra Raquel  dos Santos Sousa de , Brandão Antônia Mykaele Cordeiro
Published: May 2024

Introdução: Fotobiomodulação corresponde à exposição de tecidos biológicos a baixos níveis de luz vermelha e infravermelha, esta terapia favorece a reabilitação de diferentes tecidos e que pode ser utilizada para a melhora da prática clínica nas diferentes atuações da fisioterapia, como por exemplo, no tratamento dos acometimentos musculoesqueléticos e inflamatórios. Objetivo: Identificar os benefícios da fotobiomodulação empregados na reabilitação de pacientes nas diferentes patologias traumato-ortopédicas. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa com busca online nas plataformas de dados: Medline e PubMed. Os descritores foram: fotobiomodulação, taumato-ortopedia e reabilitação. As línguas selecionadas foram: Português, Inglês e Espanhol, entre os anos de 2018 a 2022. Resultados: A descrição dos achados nos ensaios clínicos analisados mostra que a terapia de fotobiomodulação apresenta diferentes usos na prática clínica e que seu uso produz efeito analgésico, anti-inflamatório e regenerativo nos distúrbios musculoesqueléticos. Conclusões: De acordo com a revisão dos artgos, pôde-se perceber que a terapia por fotobiomodulação confirma seus benefícios e eficácia, portando, se fazendo positiva na atuação traumato-ortopédica, gerando resultados significativos quando comparada a outros recursos.
Palavras-Chave: Fotobiomodulação. Traumato-ortopedia. Reabilitação.
CALÇADA AMIGA: DIALOGANDO COM A COMUNIDADE SOBRE A HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL E O DIABETES MELLITUS NO TERRITÓRIO
Authors: Calado Adauto Vinicius Morais , Oliveira Maria Laudinete de Menezes
Published: May 2024

Introdução: As Doenças Crônicas não Transmissíveis constituem-se em um grande desafio de saúde pública. Dentro deste grupo, a Hipertensão Arterial e o Diabetes Mellitus merecem destaque, pois seu enfrentamento requer bastante dos serviços de saúde. Na realidade da Atenção Básica, tem-se destaque para as atividades educativas, em especial para a Educação Popular em Saúde, onde se enquadra a Calçada Amiga. Objetivo: Abordar a experiência da atividade de educação popular em saúde intitulada “Calçada Amiga” como instrumento de proteção, prevenção e promoção da saúde na Hipertensão Arterial e no Diabetes Mellitus em um serviço de Atenção Primária à Saúde do município de Mossoró/RN. Metodologia: Trata-se de um relato de Experiência de uma atividade de educação popular em saúde desenvolvida no território de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde do Município de Mossoró/RN durante o ano de 2022. Resultados e Discussão: Foram realizadas 13 ações. Sobre a Hipertensão Arterial e o Diabetes Mellitus, notou-se uma certa dificuldade na adesão do tratamento, com relatos tanto na prática do exercício físico quanto na alimentação adequada, além do uso das medicações. Ainda sobre as dificuldades na adesão, muitos deles afirmavam uma subutilização dos serviços de saúde, em especial a UBS. Foi possível observar a validade da Educação Popular em Saúde por meio de afirmações de avaliação positiva sobre o método adotado para as atividades, com boa aceitação, frequência e retorno da comunidade. Conclusões: A atividade permitiu o fortalecimento do vínculo entre a Unidade Básica de Saúde e a comunidade por meio da imersão no território com momentos de diálogos horizontais e escuta ativa, facilitando a compreensão por parte dos profissionais sobre a realidade dos sujeitos assistidos no serviço. Para a comunidade, permitiu um momento de fala e escuta, expressando seus anseios, medos e dificuldades sobre as condições, tornando-se ativa no processo de saúde/doença.
Palavras-Chave: Educação em Saúde, Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica, Diabetes Mellitus, Atenção Básica de Saúde.
TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA E TRANSTORNO DESAFIANTE DE OPOSIÇÃO: DIFICULDADES NO DIAGNÓSTICO
Authors: Ferreira Júnior Miguel , Silva Edcleia Santos Angelo da , Araújo Danilo de Freitas , Anomal Renata Figueiredo
Published: May 2024

Introdução: O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) e Transtorno Desafiante de Oposição (TDO), são desordens comumente diagnosticadas em indivíduos ainda na infância. Objetivo: Responder a problemática de quais os fatores que podem dificultar no diagnóstico do TEA e TDO, seja de maneira distinta ou concomitante. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura, a qual selecionou artigos nas bases de dados científicos. Resultados: Oito artigos foram selecionados para extração de dados. Esses estudos apontaram que o TEA é constantemente associado a outros transtornos (Deficiência intelectual e Transtornos da Linguagem), da mesma forma que o TDO (especialmente ao TDAH e Transtorno de Conduta). Porém, pouco se tem na literatura artigos que discutam a respeito desses transtornos de maneira concomitante. Além disso, a maioria dos estudos destacam os prejuízos na área da comunicação, sendo um possível desencadeador dos comportamentos disruptivos presentes em ambos os transtornos, podendo ser esse objeto de estudos posteriores. Conclusões: O número de pesquisas já realizadas relacionadas aos transtornos citados acima é inferior ao que se faz necessário para melhor conhecimento sobre o tema. No que diz respeito as pesquisas de materiais científicos, foram encontradas dificuldades para obtenção de estudos que estivessem de acordo com a nossa pesquisa. Com isso, faz-se necessário mais pesquisas que tentem investigar e compreender o porquê da escassez de material que estudem o TEA e TDO de maneira concomitante.
Palavras-Chave: Transtorno do Espectro Autista. Autismo. Transtorno Desafiante de Oposição. Diagnóstico.