bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
First record of the genus Catatemnus Beier, 1932 from China, with the description of six new species (Pseudoscorpiones, Atemnidae)
Authors: Hou Yanmeng , Zhao Lingchen , Zhang Feng
Published: July 2023

The genus Catatemnus Beier, 1932 is reported for the first time from China and includes six new species: C. huaesp. nov. from Hainan Island, C. laminosussp. nov., C. ramussp. nov., C. scabersp. nov., and C. tengchongensissp. nov. all from Yunnan Province, and C. tibetanussp. nov. from Xizang Autonomous Region. Descriptions and illustrations of all the new species are provided.
Postpartum Depression in Reproductive-Age Women With and Without Rheumatic Disease: A Population-Based Matched Cohort Study
Authors: Shridharmurthy Divya , Lapane Kate L. , Nunes Anthony P. , Baek Jonggyu , Weisman Michael H. , Kay Jonathan , Liu Shao-Hsien
Published: July 2023

Objective

To examine postpartum depression (PPD) among women with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in comparison with a matched population without rheumatic disease (RD).

Methods

A retrospective analysis using the 2013-2018 IBM MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters Database was conducted. Pregnant women with axSpA, PsA, or RA were identified, and the delivery date was used as the index date. We restricted the sample to women ≤ 55 years with continuous enrollment ≥ 6 months before date of last menstrual period and throughout pregnancy. Each patient was matched with 4 individuals without RD on: (1) maternal age at delivery, (2) prior history of depression, and (3) duration of depression before delivery. Cox frailty proportional hazards models estimated the crude and adjusted hazard ratios (aHR) and 95% CI of incident postpartum depression within 1 year among women with axSpA, PsA, or RA (axSpA/PsA/RA cohort) compared to the matched non-RD comparison group.

Results

Overall, 2667 women with axSpA, PsA, or RA and 10,668 patients without any RD were included. The median follow-up time in days was 256 (IQR 93-366) and 265 (IQR 99-366) for the axSpA/PsA/RA cohort and matched non-RD comparison group, respectively. Development of PPD was more common in the axSpA/PsA/RA cohort relative to the matched non-RD comparison group (axSpA/PsA/RA cohort: 17.2%; matched non-RD comparison group: 12.8%; aHR 1.22, 95% CI 1.09-1.36).

Conclusion

Postpartum depression is significantly higher in women of reproductive age with axSpA/PsA/RA when compared to those without RD.
Clinically Established Temporomandibular Involvement in Adults With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Authors: de Sonnaville Willemijn F.C. , Speksnijder Caroline M. , Zuithoff Nicolaas P.A. , Heijstek Marloes W. , Wulffraat Nico M. , Steenks Michel H. , Rosenberg Antoine J.W.P.
Published: July 2023

Objective

To study clinical variables defining temporomandibular function in adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and healthy controls.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) screening protocol, mandibular range of motion (MROM), and anterior maximum voluntary bite force (AMVBF) were compared between adults with JIA and healthy controls. Unadjusted and adjusted models with corrections for sex and disease duration were constructed for active maximum interincisal mouth opening (AMIO) and AMVBF.

Results

A total of 100 adults with JIA and 59 healthy adults were included in this study. In adults with JIA, 56% had clinically established TMJ involvement. AMIO was the MROM variable most reduced by TMJ involvement; AMIO was 8.8 mm (95% CI −11.40 to −6.12;P< 0.001) less in adults with JIA with TMJ involvement compared to JIA without TMJ involvement. No differences of AMIO were found between healthy adults and adults with JIA without TMJ involvement (−2.52, 95% CI −5.13 to 0.10;P= 0.06). Male sex was associated with a higher AMIO, and disease duration was associated with a decreased AMIO. Collinearity between the subtype prebiologic era and disease duration was found. AMVBF did not differ between adults with JIA and healthy adults.

Conclusion

The high prevalence of clinically established TMJ involvement in adults with JIA indicates the need for awareness of TMJ problems in adults with JIA. TMJ involvement negatively influenced AMIO and should therefore be part of the TMJ screening in adults with JIA. AMVBF seems to have less utility for TMJ screening in adult populations.
Non-allergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome treated with mepolizumab: A case report
Authors: Eleonora Bono , Federica Zucca , Rita Ortolani Valeria Giuseppina , Lea Caron , Angelo Eplite , Luca Carsana , Enrico Iemoli
Published: July 2023

Non-allergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome (NARES) is a chronic inflammatory rhinopathy characterized by nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing and/or an itchy nose. Although eosinophilic nasal cytology is common in NARES patients, identifying the condition is challenging due to a lack of consensus on the diagnostic processes and the role of nasal cytology in clinical practice. Patients may undergo several allergy tests with negative or inconclusive results and are eventually diagnosed with idiopathic/aspecific rhinitis. Treatment options may include intranasal corticosteroids, intranasal antihistamines or a combination of both types of medication. This case report describes a patient with NARES who was unresponsive to conventional therapies and experienced significant improvement after treatment with Mepolizumab, a drug approved for severe asthma with hypereosinophilia, hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). Mepolizumab was administered once a month at a dose of 100 mg subcutaneously. The patient experienced a complete remission of symptoms a year after starting the off-label treatment. Blood counts remained stable and no adverse effects were observed. Mepolizumab appears to be a potential therapeutic alternative in patients with NARES who are unresponsive to conventional therapies.
The impact of Lego® Therapy on cognitive skills in Autism Spectrum Disorders: a brief discussion
Authors: Vegni Nicoletta , D'Ardia Caterina , Di Filippo Gloria , Melchiori Francesco Maria
Published: July 2023

Over the years, several interventions have been implemented, including Lego® Therapy, with the aim of supporting and implementing social and communication skills impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Although recent studies have shown that the ability to learn implicitly is preserved in ASDs, no study related to Lego® Therapy has analyzed whether and how this training can also affect aspects not directly treated. In this study, we report a first attempt of assessment of Lego® Therapy's effect on the specific area of cognitive skills in an ASD child. Over a period of 12 months, a child with ASD had weekly meetings with an expert operator of Lego® aiming to improve the child's ability to communicate, reduce impulsiveness and hyper verbalism, and encourage pro-social behavior. The intervention resulted in positive outcomes that were assessed after 12 months.
Alma de la gloria de España (1650): la nación como comunidad cultural y política en José Pellicer
Authors: Ballester Rodríguez Mateo
Published: July 2023

La mayoría de los estudios dedicados a la historia de la nación sostienen, en el marco de la llamada perspectiva «modernista», que esta surge propiamente en la Edad Contemporánea. Según esta extendida visión, el término «nación» denotaba en periodos previos, a lo sumo, una idea de comunidad a la que de forma vaga se asignaba un origen y características comunes. Desde esta perspectiva mayoritaria no se reconoce que la nación pudiese tener una dimensión políticamente relevante antes del citado periodo contemporáneo. En este estudio sostenemos que la obra de José Pellicer Alma de la gloria de España, publicada en 1650, es un texto singularmente adecuado para demostrar la presencia, ya a mediados del siglo XVII, de una idea de nación que no se corresponde con esas afirmaciones. A partir de los contenidos de este texto argumentaremos e ilustraremos cómo en aquel tiempo la nación, en este caso la española, podía generar una poderosa vinculación identitaria y ser percibida como una comunidad primordial y como fundamento de arraigados caracteres colectivos. Y lo que es más relevante aún, la obra de Pellicer muestra, asimismo, que ya entonces existía la idea de que era natural y adecuado que esta nación se viese representada por un ente político propio que fuese su expresión.
Designing Enduring and Impactful Professional Development to Support Teacher Growth
Authors: Alkaabi Ahmed Mohammed
Published: July 2023

In the 21st century, professional development is essential for contemporary educators to grow and thrive. The current educational landscape offers numerous technologies and opportunities that not only enable educational leaders to achieve professional development goals, but also promote professional longevity. Despite the substantial yet unsystematic growth of continuous on-site professional development in recent decades, research reviews reveal that many schools still maintain the status quo in their professional development practices. This chapter highlights the optimal conditions for establishing robust, data-driven professional development that integrates adult learning theories and feeds into other supervisory opportunities, ultimately enhancing teacher growth and student learning. To ensure proper implementation of skills and practices learned during professional development sessions, follow-up practices and additional support strategies are recommended. These measures address challenges, encourage reflection, and help refine educators' instructional practices.
E-Business Trends and Challenges in the Modern Digital Enterprises in Asia
Authors: Thatikonda Ramya , Dash Bibhu , Ansari Meraj Farheen , Vaddadi Srinivas Aditya
Published: July 2023

During the last two decades, there have been many shifts in how e-business is conducted. The term “e-business” in this era of industry 5.0 can apply to any commercial or business activity incorporating data exchange over the internet. In industry 5.0, with technological advancements, companies now have access to new clients and markets thanks to the proliferation of the internet. The IBM Internet marketing division coined the phrase “e-business” in 1996, and since then, this word has become more familiar in digitalized enterprises worldwide. Every business performs trade, or the purchasing and selling of products and services among different organizations, as one of its most basic tasks. The adoption and acceptance of digital technology in everyday life affect our societal values, society, and future business prospects, along with its use in industrial production. This chapter will highlight how e-business growth put Asian business as the industrial warehouse of the world and how it impacts social, cultural, and technological sustainability in both the short and long terms.
Nurturing Digital Natives' UMS Industrial Relations Programme Experience
Authors: Ahmad Mahadirin Bin Hj. , Yussof Kee Y. Sabariah Binti Kee Mohd , Morshidi Azizan Bin , Rahman Badariah Binti Ab
Published: July 2023

This chapter is about the experience of the authors in nurturing the development of digital natives through the subject during a teaching and learning process. Learning practices are explained based on the subject of Labour History in Malaysia, which becomes a fundamental subject and offered during the second semester from six semesters within three years. Through those courses, authors explain the alignment of the weekly topic of the course, course learning outcome (CLO), and student learning activity (SLT) based on Table 4. After that, authors explain the implication of that learning process by focusing on the element of IR4.0, the adjustment from students during movement control order (MCO) and the implication for the development of digital natives. Based on that experience, finally authors provide the conclusion which emphasizes the adaptation process to achieve the goal of “humans with the ability of technology and at the same time trying to humanize the technology” to enhance the relevance and sustainability of IRP UMS.
Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the Environment
Authors: Banerjee Subhanil , Koner Souren
Published: July 2023

Mother Nature has suffered through many industrial revolutions. Ecology suffered after the first industrial revolution. Industrial revolutions quadrupled CO2. Industrial Revolution 4.0 follows the Stockholm Conference in 1972 and Brundtland's report “Our Common Future” (1983-1987) on sustainable development. The emerging and less developed countries are condemned for their carbon footprint and CO2 emissions from manufacturing and consumption. According to the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis, developed countries advise developing nations to follow their development path to reduce carbon emissions. Industrial Revolution 4.0 replaced the Fordist style of production with information-based production. In this context, is digitization pro-environment? Regrettably, this has not been empirically studied. This chapter examines the environmental effects of digitalization and Industrial Revolution 4.0. The chapter will examine the link between the environment, digitalization, and Industrial Revolution 4.0 using empirical validation and descriptive analysis.
Two Latter-Day Models of an International University
Authors: Heffron John M. , Koide Minoru
Published: July 2023

Two universities may serve today as models of the kind and degree of international and comparative study necessary to improve higher education. First, the original Soka University in Japan, founded in 1971, and second, the Soka University of America, opened 30 years later in 2001 as a four-year liberal arts college. Drawing on the many years of work and experience of two professors and administrators at the two universities, this chapter aims to portray their separate but related globalization processes, strategies, and actions with essential lessons for universities worldwide seeking to educate for global citizenship. The diversity and the similarity in each university's views of what encompasses a philosophically sound and yet practically effective education for global citizenship (EGC) can serve as a bellwether for the efforts of other colleges and universities to promote this type of schooling.
Content-Based Video Retrieval With Temporal Localization Using a Deep Bimodal Fusion Approach
Authors: Megala G. , Swarnalatha P. , Prabu S. , Venkatesan R. , Kaneswaran Anantharajah
Published: July 2023

Content-based video retrieval is a research field that aims to develop advanced techniques for automatically analyzing and retrieving video content. This process involves identifying and localizing specific moments in a video and retrieving videos with similar content. Deep bimodal fusion (DBF) is proposed that uses modified convolution neural networks (CNNs) to achieve considerable visual modality. This deep bimodal fusion approach relies on the integration of information from both visual and audio modalities. By combining information from both modalities, a more accurate model is developed for analyzing and retrieving video content. The main objective of this research is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of video retrieval systems. By accurately identifying and localizing specific moments in videos, the proposed method has higher precision, recall, F1-score, and accuracy in precise searching that retrieves relevant videos more quickly and effectively.
Artificial Intelligence of Things for Smart Healthcare Development
Authors: Susan M. B. Jennyfer , Subashini P. , Krishnaveni M.
Published: July 2023

Smart healthcare systems are the health services that use the technologies like wearable devices, internet of things (IoT), and mobile internet to access medical information dynamically. It connects people, materials, and institutions related to healthcare; actively manages; and automatically responds to medical ecosystem needs. It helps the traditional medical system in making healthcare more efficient, convenient, and personalized. This chapter proposed (1) a review of smart healthcare development using artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and smartphone Android apps; (2) an experimental approach using IoT-based smart monitoring systems, Android apps for data collection, and artificial algorithms to predict cervical cancer diseases; (3) the integration of IoT and AI algorithms. Artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) is proposed in this chapter as an experimental method for predicting cervical cancer from smart colposcopy images. The literature published in international journals and proceedings between 2010 and June 2022 is considered for the study.
A Multicloud-Based Deep Learning Model for Smart Agricultural Applications
Authors: Kuppusamy Palanivel , K. Suresh Joseph , Shanmugananthan Suganthi
Published: July 2023

Modern agriculture primarily relies on smart agriculture to predict crop yields and make decisions. Crop productivity could suffer due to a lack of farmers, labor shortages in the agricultural sector, adverse weather, etc. Smart farming uses advanced technology to improve the productivity and efficiency of agriculture. Crop yield is increased with smart agriculture, which also keeps an eye on agricultural pests. Artificial intelligence is an innovative technology that uses sensor data to predict the future and make judgments for farmers. AI methods like machine learning and deep learning are the most clever way to boost agricultural productivity. Adopting AI can help with farming issues and promote increased food production. Deep learning is a modern method for processing images and analyzing big data, showing promise for producing superior results. The primary goals of this study are to examine the benefits of employing DL in smart agricultural applications and to suggest a multi-cloud DL architecture for such applications.
Cloud-Based TPA Auditing With Risk Prevention
Authors: Abinaya V. , Kumar A. V. Senthil , Latip Rohaya , Talukdar Veera , Chaturvedi Ankita , Vanishree G. , Kaur Gaganpreet
Published: July 2023

The chapter focuses on cloud security audit mechanisms and models. Here the third-party auditor (TPA) will be provided with the authority access scheme where the security of the auditing system will be enabled. The TPA will check out the auditing verification and shows a message about the data audited. The purpose of this work is to develop an auditing scheme that is secure, efficient to use, and possesses the capabilities such as privacy preserving, public auditing, maintaining the data integrity along with confidentiality. It consists of three entities: data owner, TPA, and cloud server. The data owner performs various operations such as splitting the file to blocks, encrypting them, generating a hash value for each, concatenating it, and generating a signature on it. TPA performs the main role of data integrity check. It performs activities like generating hash value for encrypted blocks received from cloud server, concatenating them, and generates signature on it. Thus, the system frequently checks the security of the server-side resources.
A Study on an Internet of Things (IoT)-Enabled Smart Solar Grid System
Authors: Hema N. , Krishnamoorthy N. , Chavan Sahil Manoj , Kumar N. M. G. , Sabarimuthu M. , Boopathi Sampath
Published: July 2023

Automation in the power consumption system could be applied to conserve a large amount of power. This chapter discusses the applications for the generation, transmission, distribution, and use of electricity that are IoT-enabled. It covers the physical layer implementation, used models, operating systems, standards, protocols, and architecture of the IoT-enabled SSG system. The configuration, design, solar power system, IoT device, and backend systems, workflow and procedures, implementation, test findings, and performance are discussed. The smart solar grid system's real-time implementation is described, along with experimental findings and implementation challenges.
Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security
Authors: M. MohanaKrishnan , Kumar A.V. Senthil , Talukdar Veera , Saleh Omar S. , Irawati Indrarini Dyah , Latip Rohaya , Kaur Gaganpreet
Published: July 2023

In the digital age, cybersecurity has become an important issue. Data breaches, identity theft, captcha fracturing, and other similar designs abound, affecting millions of individuals and organizations. The challenges are always endless when it comes to inventing appropriate controls and procedures and implementing them as flawlessly as available to combat cyberattacks and crime. The risk of cyberattacks and crime has increased exponentially due to recent advances in artificial intelligence. It applies to almost all areas of the natural and engineering sciences. From healthcare to robotics, AI has revolutionized everything. In this chapter, the authors discuss certain encouraging artificial intelligence technologies. They cover the application of these techniques in cybersecurity. They conclude their discussion by talking about the future scope of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Critical Phenomenology
Authors: Rodrigues Myisha R.
Published: July 2023

Grounded in critical race, trauma, organizational culture, and systems theories, this chapter explores critical qualitative methodology merged with phenomenological philosophy. This grounding in phenomenology aids in a true embodied exploration and understanding of meaning making. It is the inclusion of critical qualitative research methodology that aids in understanding the broader context that shapes said meaning and experience. Embodied critical analysis™, a method Rodrigues developed, includes four phases where participants' beliefs, feelings, and actions are explored as well as culture and power. Identifying the connection between Black educator well-being and direct supervisor impact, the interview protocol allowed for data on intrapersonal, interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels of experience to be generated. Thus, integrating a multi-dimensional approach to healing where focus on the Black educator, the supervisor, and the organization are interwoven serves as an integral approach to engaging holistic practice in research design.
Phenomenology as Philosophy and Methodology
Authors: Hayes Catherine
Published: July 2023

This chapter provides an insight into the origins and traditions of phenomenology as both philosophy and methodology. Emphasis is placed in the earlier parts of the chapter on the delineation between Husserl and Heidegger, the forefathers of the discipline, whose work into epistemology and ontology have fundamentally shaped contemporary qualitative research. Understanding the key concepts of epoché and the implications of the ‘self' within phenomenological research are explicated so that the reader can consider the practicalities of whether it is possible to suspend presupposition and epistemic bias, or whether the ‘self' is something that has simply to be acknowledged as having a fundamental relevance to what and how interpretation is undertaken and how this has a consequent and tangible impact on research findings. The latter part of the chapter gives an insight into interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) as one contemporary approach to the integration of phenomenological research methods.
A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of School Social Workers and Counselors
Authors: Barden Shaquetta T.
Published: July 2023

Children who suffer from traumatic events such as child sexual abuse are exposed to many different symptoms that can affect their educational success. School support personnel, specifically, school social workers and counselors, have a unique opportunity to assist students who have experienced trauma from sexual abuse, especially since students spend most of their time in a school environment. This chapter per the author, focuses on the experiences, strengths, and challenges that may exist in school social workers and counselors working with child survivors of sexual abuse trauma. The results show that school social workers and school counselors are the correct school support personnel to work with survivors of child sexual abuse. They are trained and skilled to assist them; however, due to the lack of time available, a large number of caseloads, and a limited number of licensed social workers and counselors, in-depth work with this population of students is difficult to achieve.
A Phenomenological Study Exploring Barriers Influencing the Motivation of Mothers Pursuing Tenure
Authors: Jodon Christa
Published: July 2023

The rapid influx of remote job opportunities has positioned the topic of job motivation to remain integral within organizational workplaces. The concept of motivation relating to employees' guides working tasks from mundane activities to typing an email to elaborate discourse of complex decisions for CEOs of multi-million-dollar companies. Understanding the external and internal influences on job motivation is essential to workplaces fostering positive working conditions, offering compelling salaries and benefits, valuing employees' efforts and contributions, and driving companies forward to succeed in today's continually diversified work atmospheres. For example, the most famous case of employee satisfaction to examine job motivation was done by Fredrick Herzberg. His research explored the internal and external job factors which influenced job satisfaction of employees. The latter case is relevant to working mothers and the current need to continue global efforts of diversified workplaces and inclusive organizational policies.
Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers Navigating Tension
Authors: Loo Daron Benjamin , Tandamrong Aunyarat Jane
Published: July 2023

This chapter demonstrates phenomenology as a potentially valuable qualitative approach for the analysis of non-native English speaking teachers (NNESTs) in their navigation through tensions encountered at their workplace. Typically, the narrative inquiry approach is employed where qualitative data, representing the experience of NNESTs, go through an analytical process that results in the potential reduction of meanings, especially those that shape contextual understandings. Recognizing this concern, scholars – especially those who have been advocating for NNESTs – have called for a more contextual analytical approach, going so far as to call for an epistemic break from conventional qualitative research paradigms that dominate the English language teaching landscape. To this end, two experiences of NNESTs are presented through phenomenology so as to illustrate them as a coherent experience, without subjecting them through normative analytical measures that would yield segments of qualitative data that would then be neatly attributed to prominent and oftentimes, dichotomous notions.
Broodmother
Authors: Coker Jonathan Michael , Panerosa Francesca
Published: July 2023

This chapter asks, “What is it like to be a public school teacher in a school that doesn't allow for adequate bathroom breaks?” Using van Manen's interpretive phenomenological methodology, the authors analyzed interviews from nine participants to create an empathetic portrayal of teachers who have inadequate bathroom breaks. These experiences were then distilled into a series of insights through the concept of “broodmothering.” These broodmothers deny their own physical and mental needs in the interest of supervising children, and show a profession burdened by increasing parentification and dehumanization of teachers. After connecting this phenomenon to larger issues in the profession, the authors also posited potential solutions for educational decision makers to provide an environment that helps these “broodmothers” leave their proverbial nests.
The Impact of a Positive Psychology Course on Students' Lives
Authors: Searight H. Russell , Brandau Jaden R. , Diehl Hunter , Earley Amy , Friisvall Vanessa , Hahn Lilionnah , Jacobson Makenzie L. , Jirsa Jake , Juliano Christopher , Kapushinski Sydney , Lyons Luke A. , Martinez Irianely Sanchez , Morley Alyssa , Nettleton Edyn , Passage Kira , Simmons-Secord Amaya , Silbernagel James William , Veillette Pierre-Luc , Swiderek Katie M. , Welsch Kathryn
Published: July 2023

Positive Psychology, focusing on character strengths and virtues, meaning in life, and transcendence, encourages students to reflect on their lives. The course frequently uses questionnaires and assigned activities to promote reflection and resilience. While mandated by many universities, course assessment in higher education is typically characterized by quantitative reductionism, which may not capture students' experiential learning. A phenomenological perspective on assessment is particularly valuable since it can highlight the experiential impact of a course not captured by conventional learning outcomes. This chapter, co-authored with students, illustrates the value of collaborative inquiry, resulting in qualitative findings depicting which elements of a Positive Psychology course were particularly meaningful and how students' perspectives and prior assumptions were challenged.
The Evolution of a Professional Learning Network
Authors: Shannon Katheryn Elizabeth , Nottingham Mary Elizabeth , McClanahan Barbara J.
Published: July 2023

The intention of this chapter is to present a phenomenological study using a design-based research (DBR) approach to examine the development and evolution of a professional learning network (PLN). The purpose of the Graphic Novel and Teachers (GNAT) Facebook group is to make the use of graphic novels (GN) in the classroom as accessible and widespread as possible, not to supplant traditional literature but to diversify what is considered legitimate and teachable literature. Analysis of one year's worth of Facebook group member interactions indicates that Nielsen's 90-9-1 rule regarding online community engagement is not applicable.
Challenges in Various Applications Using IoT
Authors: Sissodia Rajeshwari , Rauthan ManMohan Singh , Barthwal Varun
Published: July 2023

The internet of things (IoT) has revolutionized various aspects of human life, such as smart cities, home automation, and energy efficiency. However, fully realizing the potential of IoT necessitates overcoming significant challenges. This article provides a comprehensive evaluation of IoT from both technological and societal perspectives, delving into its architecture, applications, and critical difficulties. It highlights the contributions of different IoT components and emphasizes the value of IoT and data analytics. The findings contribute to a better understanding of IoT applications and challenges, benefiting both consumers and researchers in the field.
The Role of Wireless Body Area Networks in Smart Healthcare System in the Context of Big Data and AI
Authors: P. Shahad , Raj Ebin Deni
Published: July 2023

This chapter covers various technical features available for building a smart healthcare system. Its different components are included as separate sections along with introduction and conclusion parts. There are many other sections incorporated here, namely infrastructure development, streaming data management, cloud computing and machine learning techniques for data analysis. The advancements in sensor technology and internet of things could enable real-time monitoring of several body parameters. The values from these sensors connected to the body can be Integrated for analysis. Which can enhance our health monitoring system. The way of harvesting information from these fast-moving data is also explored here in this chapter. Further, the role of machine learning techniques to build intelligence to the system is discussed in detail. This chapter is organized as a systematic study to form a smart healthcare system which are accepted by the people because of its analytical accuracy.
A Survey on Diagnosis of Hazardous Gas Emission Using AI Techniques
Authors: Madhuram N. , Kalpana R.
Published: July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques play an important role in predicting, diagnosing, and monitoring the emission of hazardous or toxic gases emitted from industries or various places. Also, it helps in continuous monitoring of environmental pollutants based on time series. Leakage of gas or toxic gases leads to health-related issues to human beings. Deep learning is a part of AI, and several deep learning algorithms are used to detect the emission of toxic gases in industries, indoors, refineries, etc. This chapter gives a detailed survey on different sensors and different deep learning algorithms used for diagnosing emission of hazardous gases.
Effects of Quantum Technology on the Metaverse
Authors: Sihare Shyam , Khang Alex
Published: July 2023

This chapter explores the impact of quantum technology on the metaverse, revolutionizing performance and security. Quantum computing enables faster processing, advanced simulations, and sophisticated AI interactions. Integrating it with the metaverse poses technical challenges and requires addressing ethical considerations. Quantum tech benefits blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, enabling decentralized ownership and secure transactions. Regulatory frameworks are needed. Future internet technologies like 5G, edge computing, and IoT play a vital role, providing high-speed connectivity and enhanced immersion. Overcoming challenges such as limited resources and interdisciplinary expertise is crucial. Addressing ethical concerns and establishing standards and regulations are necessary. This research aims to understand quantum's effects, develop strategies, and foster collaboration for a responsible and equitable integration in the metaverse, shaping a transformative digital future.
The Role of Blockchain Technology in the Metaverse Ecosystem
Authors: Kulkarni Pooja , Jadhav Babasaheb , Kulkarni Ashish , Khang Alex , Kulkarni Sagar
Published: July 2023

Metaverse is a virtual world based on AR and VR. The word Metaverse comprises “meta,” which means beyond, and “verse,” which means universe, which combines world beyond imagination. Today's Z generation wants everything over the tip of their fingers, even if they don't want to step out for purchasing groceries or daily household items and hang out with buddies. The Metaverse can provide a solution to this problem. Without stepping out of their home, they can virtually cheat and chat with friends and have a party with food and drink by sitting at their own homes by purchasing through virtual currency, own virtual assets including house, jewelry, etc. by creating their avatar using AR and VR technology. The use of blockchain technology solves the decentralization issue, maintenance of cryptocurrency, and other applications. Hence, the use of blockchain in the Metaverse ecosystem can benefit financial, non-financial, and privacy issues that may occur due to the described framework of the Metaverse ecosystem.
Application of Mathematical Models in Linear Algebra to the Metaverse Ecosystem
Authors: Özer Özen , Mallik Biswadip Basu , Mukherjee Gunjan
Published: July 2023

Linear algebra is a branch of mathematics that is widely used throughout science and engineering. Linear algebra includes arithmetic operations with notation sharing. We can be able to have a better understanding of machine learning algorithms only after having a good understanding of linear algebra. Sometimes, machine learning might be pure linear algebra, involving many matrix operations; a dataset itself is often represented as a matrix. Linear algebra is used in data pre-processing, data transformations, and model evaluation. In this chapter, the basic importance of linear algebra has been discussed, and the close liaison of the subject with current research domain in machine learning and data science has been explored in the light of application of the same in solving some critical issues.
Facial Gesture Recognition for Emotion Detection
Authors: Kumar Bhuvnesh , Bedi Rajeev Kumar , Gupta Sunil kumar
Published: July 2023

Facial gesture recognition (FGR) is widely regarded as an effective means of displaying and communicating human emotions. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of FGR as a biometric marker technology for detecting facial emotions, encompassing the identification of the six basic facial expressions: happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust. FGR utilizes advanced algorithms to accurately identify and classify facial emotional states from images, audio, or video captured through various devices such as cameras, laptops, mobile phones, or digital signage systems. Given the importance of accuracy, computational efficiency, and mitigating overfitting, this review also discusses the diverse range of methods and models developed in facial expression recognition research. These advancements aim to enhance the accuracy of the models while minimizing computational resource requirements and addressing overfitting challenges encountered in previous studies.
Saúde dos imigrantes venezuelanos: revisão de escopo
Authors: Sampaio Cavalcante Neto Aristides , de Campos Oliveira Maria Amélia de Campos Oliveira
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: mapear a produção existente na área da saúde sobre a imigração venezuelana no território brasileiro de 2016 a 2021 e identificar possíveis lacunas. Método: revisão de escopo fundamentada nas normas JBI, com dados coletados em bases científicas sobre as questões de saúde referentes aos imigrantes venezuelanos no Brasil. As bases para coleta foram PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Science Direct, SciELO, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, CAPES e Lilacs. Os dados foram analisados a partir da Análise do Conteúdo, com suporte do software MAXQDA. Resultados: a síntese incluiu 23 estudos conduzidos em sua maior parte por pesquisadores brasileiros e que versaram sobre direito à saúde, questões socioculturais, impactos da migração sobre os processos de trabalho e perfil epidemiológico da população. Conclusão: os artigos enfocaram a temática sem levar em conta a gênese social dos fenômenos pesquisados. Há necessidade de pesquisas acerca do impacto da migração sobre o trabalho em saúde, particularmente da enfermagem.
Hegemonia cultural e ideologia no pensamento de Antonio Gramsci: implicações para as entidades de enfermagem
Authors: Santos James Farley Estevam dos
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: analisar as implicações da teoria social de Antonio Gramsci para a organização político-ideológica das entidades civis da classe de Enfermagem no Brasil. Método: estudo de reflexão sobre o pensamento de Antonio Gramsci, discutindo a noção de hegemonia cultural, ideologia e Estado ampliado e suas implicações para a organização das entidades de Enfermagem. O estudo foi desenvolvido no segundo semestre de 2021 e dispensa apreciação por comitê de ética. Resultados: a preparação ideológica dos exercentes da Enfermagem foi identificada como elemento essencial para dar significado e sentido revolucionário à luta política e econômica da classe, apoiando a formação da identidade e sentimento de companheirismo entre os membros da categoria e formulação de diretrizes de ação para as entidades. Considerações finais: conclui-se pela importância dos sindicatos e associações profissionais para a organização da categoria e pela necessidade de (re)conexão entre os estudantes e trabalhadores de Enfermagem com as entidades civis, a partir de uma atuação comprometida com a mudança social e com as reais demandas da classe trabalhadora.
Percepcão do profissional de enfermagem do samu sobre segurança no atendimento ao paciente com covid-19
Authors: Gonçalves Thamyris Lucimar Pastorini , Guembarski Flávio Gabriel , De Sousa de Lima Bruna Daniella , Fogaça Rabito Lucas Benedito , Coutinho de Oliveira Leticia , Nishikawa Yagi Mara Cristina , Karino Márcia Eiko
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: apreender a percepção dos profissionais da equipe de enfermagem atuantes no serviço de atendimento móvel de urgência sobre a segurança no atendimento aos pacientes suspeitos ou confirmados para COVID-19. Método: pesquisa descritiva de abordagem qualitativa realizada com enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem do Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência de um município no norte do Paraná. A coleta de dados deu-se por meio de entrevistas áudio-gravadas realizadas entre fevereiro e maio de 2021. Após transcrição na íntegra, o material foi submetido à análise de conteúdo pelo Software Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires. Resultados: emergiram quatro categorias principais sobre a percepção dos profissionais em relação à segurança nos atendimentos: condições de trabalho, segurança da família, cuidados na paramentação e expectativas futuras. Considerações finais: o estudo permitiu refletir sobre as principais percepções dos profissionais de saúde no período da pandemia como, por exemplo, maior preocupação com a segurança durante os atendimentos, resultando em mudanças no fluxo de atendimento pré-hospitalar e na implementação de novas condutas e ações voltadas para a segurança da equipe de enfermagem.
Consulta de seguimento após inserção de dispositivo intrauterino de cobre (tcu 380a) pós-placentário
Authors: Souza da Silva Caroline , Vieira Schuster Raquel , Dornfeld Dinara , Corrêa Patuzzi Gregório , Carlos Szczepanik Jozimar , Ludwig Neutzling Agnes
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: analisar a ocorrência de consultas de seguimento das mulheres usuárias de DIU de cobre (TCu 380A), inserido durante período pós-placentário (pós-parto e trans-cesárea), em um hospital público, da região Sul do Brasil. Método: coorte prospectiva com mulheres que inseriram o DIU no período pós-placentário e que responderam ao questionário referente à consulta de seguimento. A coleta ocorreu entre setembro/2020 e fevereiro/2021. Utilizou-se teste Qui-quadrado para análise, considerando-se valor de significância de 5% (p<0,05).  Resultados: foram entrevistadas 285 mulheres, com média de idade de 28,5 anos e 10 de anos de estudo. Na amostra, 60,7% realizaram a consulta de seguimento com 29,8% no período adequado, 61,3% tiveram o exame ginecológico realizado e 78,1 % foram atendidas por médicos. As principais razões relatadas para a não ocorrência da consulta de seguimento foram indisponibilidade de consulta no período recomendado (38,2%) e orientação profissional para realização da consulta após ultrassonografia (26,3%). Conclusão: observou-se dificuldades na realização adequada da consulta de seguimento para grande parte da amostra. Os achados deste estudo sugerem a necessidade de ampliação do acesso aos serviços de saúde e capacitação das equipes de saúde para atendimento da consulta de seguimento após a inserção do DIU pós-placentário, baseada em protocolos definidos.
Tecnologias da informação e comunicação utilizadas por enfermeiros da atenção primária na pandemia de covid-19
Authors: Dos Santos Oliveira Cristiane , Heck Rita Maria , Moura Pereira Gabriel , Silveira dos Santos Galarça Ana Maria , Da Costa Mendieta Marjoriê , Alves Lima Ângela Roberta , Da Silva Dias Nathália
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: identificar as Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação utilizadas por enfermeiros da atenção primária à saúde durante o processo de trabalho frente à Covid-19. Método: estudo exploratório e qualitativo, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, com 10 enfermeiros da Atenção Primária à Saúde, coletado em fevereiro de 2022. Utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: evidenciou-se a inclusão das tecnologias como uma ferramenta de complementação e extensão para desenvolver do processo de trabalho da enfermagem, nesse período. A Tecnologia mais utilizada foi o WhatsApp, com a finalidade de realizar monitoramento, orientações e agendamentos. Discussão: a tecnologia permite ao enfermeiro desenvolver o processo de trabalho, favorecendo ao cuidado em saúde e à comunicação, entre os profissionais e desses com os usuários. Entretanto, há entraves como dificuldade de acesso à internet de qualidade. Considerações finais: as tecnologias da informação se constituem como possibilidades ao enfermeiro para desenvolver a sua prática. Apesar das dificuldades de acesso à internet, a utilização das tecnologias durante a pandemia esteve presente na rotina de todos os enfermeiros, sendo utilizadas para qualificar a comunicação e o acesso às informações necessárias à população.
Infecção do sítio cirúrgico em pacientes submetidos a cirurgias neurológicas e ortopédicas
Authors: Oliveira Adriana Cristina de , Pereira Hoberdan Oliveira , Silva Júlia Gabriela Machado da , Ferreira Hadassa Katley Pires , Costa Débora Munique , Vimieiro Viviane Lopes
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: analisar a incidência das infecções de sítio cirúrgico (ISC) em pacientes submetidos a cirurgias neurológicas e ortopédicas e seus determinantes em um hospital público. Método: estudo de coorte retrospectivo, conduzido entre pacientes submetidos a cirurgias neurológicas e ortopédicas, de janeiro de 2015 a dezembro de 2020. Resultados: dos 3.029 procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados, 1.327 (43,8%) foram neurocirúrgicos; e 1.702 (56,2%), ortopédicos. A incidência da ISC foi 6,7% (89) em neurocirurgias e 3,3% (56) em ortopedias. A taxa global e de óbitos foi 4,8% e 12,4%, respectivamente. Na análise univariada, os fatores de risco associados às ISC em neurocirurgiasenvolveram tempo cirúrgico (>231 minutos), pontuação da American Society of Anesthesiologistsmaior que doise cirurgias emergenciais; para os procedimentos ortopédicos: cirurgias emergenciais, tempo de internação pré-operatório (>quatro dias) e cirúrgico (>149 minutos). Na análise multivariada, permaneceram cirurgias emergenciais e maior tempo cirúrgico como fatores de risco de ISC para ambas as especialidades;e, para as cirurgias ortopédicas e neurológicas, tempo de internação pré-operatório e classificação ASA, respectivamente. Conclusão: a taxa de incidência das ISC e de mortalidade bem como os fatores de risco identificados neste estudo devem ser considerados para elaborar estratégias destinadas a prevenir e controlar essas infecções.
Considerations for Choosing T Cell Assays during a Pandemic
Authors: Law Jaclyn C , Watts Tania H
Published: July 2023

The appropriate immunosurveillance tools are foundational for the creation of therapeutics, vaccines, and containment strategies when faced with outbreaks of novel pathogens. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an urgent need to rapidly assess immune memory following infection or vaccination. Although there have been attempts to standardize cellular assays more broadly, methods for measuring cell-mediated immunity remain variable across studies. Commonly used methods include ELISPOT, intracellular cytokine staining, activation-induced markers, cytokine secretion assays, and peptide–MHC tetramer staining. Although each assay offers unique and complementary information on the T cell response, there are challenges associated with standardizing these assays. The choice of assay can be driven by sample size, the need for high throughput, and the information sought. A combination of approaches may be optimal. This review describes the benefits and limitations of commonly used methods for assessing T cell immunity across SARS-CoV-2 studies.