bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Predição de perda de percurso utilizando redes neurais artificiais em um canal de TV UHF em Uberlândia/Brasil
Authors: Monteiro Jorge Júnior Evandro , Paschoarelli Veiga Antônio Cláudio , Nunes Santos Tiago
Published: December 2022

Este artigo apresenta um novo modelo para a previsão da propagação de ondas eletromagnéticas. Para atingir o objetivo deste estudo, a intensidade do sinal recebido na frequência de 569 MHz na banda UHF foi medida na cidade de Uberlândia (Brasil). A partir dessas medições, foi realizado o cálculo da perda de caminho e desenvolvida uma Rede Neural Artificial (RNA), que possui a capacidade de prever tal fenômeno. Os resultados obtidos por esta rede neural demonstraram resultados superiores quando comparados a outros modelos, como a Recomendação de Perda de Espaço Livre ITU-R P.1546-6, Hata, Egli, COST 231 e ECC-33. Os resultados obtidos, com o modelo proposto, também foram superiores aos obtidos com os modelos apresentados na literatura publicada mais recentemente. Através da utilização do modelo apresentado, foi realizada uma análise estatística, que obteve os seguintes resultados 2,23-dB Erro Médio Absoluto, 8,287-dB Erro Médio Quadrado, 2,879-dB Erro RMS, 1,82-dB Desvio Padrão e 93,6% de Coeficiente de Determinação.
Patentes em tecnologias digitais para tratamento de transtornos de ansiedade: um estudo longitudinal
Authors: Lima Anderson Almeida Floriano de , Ferreira Carine de Lima Sobreira , Netto André Maciel , Amaral Ademir
Published: December 2022

Os transtornos de ansiedade são as alterações de saúde mental mais prevalentes no mundo, com graves implicações sociais e econômicas, representando um grande desafio na gestão de saúde pública. Na busca de soluções inovadoras, tem crescido o interesse pelo uso das tecnologias digitais como ferramenta para promoção da saúde mental. Neste contexto, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo prospectar a evolução de dados patentários de tecnologias digitais, utilizadas no apoio ao tratamento de transtornos de ansiedade, depositadas nos últimos 20 anos. Para tanto, utilizou-se a ferramenta Orbit® Intelligence, tendo sido encontrados 312 documentos. Este estudo evidenciou a Realidade Virtual como interface de escolha entre usuário e computador nas tecnologias presentes nesses registros, sendo os EUA o maior detentor dessas patentes. Nenhum registro, envolvendo essas tecnologias para tratamento de ansiedade, teve origem no Brasil, mesmo este sendo considerado o país com a maior taxa de indivíduos com transtornos de ansiedade no mundo, de acordo com a Organização Mundial da Saúde. Os resultados desta pesquisa evidenciam a amplitude de aplicações das tecnologias digitais e apontam para uma janela de oportunidades de investimentos no uso dessas ferramentas tecnológicas para tratamentos de transtornos de ansiedade.
Sustainability of local culture in the middle of Nusa Penida tourism development
Authors: Suwendri Ni Made , Mardika I Made , Pidada Ida Bagus Astika , Sukiani Ni Ketut
Published: December 2022

Nusa Penida is currently developing into an international tourism destination. This activity entails inclusion of foreign cultural elements which have implications for the existence of local culture. Along with the development of technological advances and cultural transformation, Nusa Penida's local cultural potential is experiencing a shift. This research descriptively describes the Survival of Local Culture of Nusa Penida amidst the very rapid development of tourism. Qualitative and descriptively data were analyzed and presented so that it was found that tourism development has a direct impact on the maintenance of local culture so that ways are needed to synergize it. The results of the study show that the efforts made by the community in maintaining the local culture of Nusa Penida so that it continues to exist today include the role of traditional community leaders (bendesa and prajurunya) which are quite large in social control of their community members, religion in the life of the Nusa Penida people adheres to beliefs Hinduism is thick with rituals that are sacred and magical. This strength lies in traditional local cultural forms that people believe to be mystical.
Reflexões impostas pela pandemia do novo coronavírus. Sairemos melhor dela?
Authors: Rosa Larissa
Published: December 2022

Resenha do livro:Sobrinho, L. L. P; Calgaro, C.; Rocha, L. S. (Orgs.). COVID-19 e seus paradoxos. Dados eletrônicos Itajaí, SC: UNIVALI, 2020. 424 p. (E-book).
Gestão de riscos de desastres socioambientais associados a chuvas: desafios de governança na metrópole de São Paulo
Authors: Ferreira Marcela Alonso , Artuso Leticia Ferraro , Mundim Guilherme Abdallah , Burgos Fernando
Published: December 2022

Desastres socioambientais associados a eventos como inundações, movimentos de massa e enxurradas provocam perdas significativas para a população e impõem desafios expressivos para a administração pública anualmente no Brasil. O nível local de governo é uma esfera central para a coordenação de múltiplos atores envolvidos com a gestão de riscos de desastres. Especialmente no Brasil, em que os municípios são dotados de grande autonomia e atribuições na produção de políticas públicas e, ao mesmo tempo, possuem limitadas capacidades, compreender os desafios de governança enfrentados no âmbito local torna-se um fator fundamental para o enfrentamento dos desastres socioambientais. O artigo aborda a política de gestão de riscos de desastres socioambientais em governos municipais, enfocando a governança como um dos pilares fundamentais. São analisados quatro casos de municípios, com diferentes perfis em termos de população e desenvolvimento econômico, situados na metrópole de São Paulo, que concentra cerca de 10% da população do país e um número substantivo de ocorrências de desastres. Com base em dados secundários, análise documental e entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com servidores públicos de diferentes órgãos e entes federativos, é discutida a governança da política no nível local e seus desafios considerando cinco dimensões: coordenação intramunicipal; articulação intermunicipal; pactuação interfederativa; relação com atores não estatais; cooperação com órgãos de controle e poder legislativo. Os resultados apontam para uma governança mais centrada na preparação e resposta a desastres nos municípios estudados, dotada de instrumentos e alguns mecanismos de coordenação entre os diferentes atores, além de uma divisão mais clara de funções. Em contraste, a prevenção e mitigação de riscos é restrita, sendo identificados fatores que contribuem para explicar os limites da governança nesse contexto. Enfrentar esses desafios colaborará na efetivação da política de gestão de riscos de desastres socioambientais, reduzindo os impactos que atingem normalmente a população mais vulnerável.
A cultura do consumo e o lixo como produto criativo
Authors: Del Vecchio-Lima Myrian
Published: December 2022

Resenha do livro:Iqani, M. Garbage in popular culture: consumption and the aesthetics of waste. Nova York: State University of New York Press, 2020.
Significance and Impact of Financial Inclusion on Indian Economy: An Empirical Study
Authors:   Due Diligence Analyst, Ernst & Young - GDS, Advant Navis Business Park, Noida Sec-142, Saxena Arjit , Panwar Varun ,   Assistant Professor, Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This research is an attempt to assess the current state of financial inclusion empirically, its significance and impact in the Indian context. Methodology: The present study examines the impact of financial inclusion on the economic growth of India. A multiple regression model was developed based on secondary data from 2010-11 to 2019-20. Findings: The results of the study found a positive as well as a significant impact on the total number of transactions through ICT-A/Cs-BC and the number of basic saving bank deposit account (BSBDA) on the GDP of India. Hence, the study concludes that financial inclusion has a significant impact on the growth of the Indian economy. Practical Implications: The concept of financial inclusion in the context of macroeconomics gives researcher innumerable opportunities to explore. The paper allows future researchers an opportunity to study the change in financial behaviour of the people after being financially included, to discuss the technicalities and dynamics of our financial inclusion indicators, and to suggest policymaking that may align for successful implementation of financial literacy, Originality/ Value: Financial inclusion aims to include each individual in the financial framework of the country. It focuses on the accessibility and affordability of banking services for everyone irrespective of their financial status. This study by and large analyses the quantitative aspects of financial inclusion, its impact and significance on the Indian economy from the empirical research point of view.
Survival, cognitive functions, and brain MRI in patients with cSVD: 5-year observation
Authors: Dobrynina Larisa A. , Gadzhieva Zukhra Sh. , Kremneva Elena I. , Shamtieva Kamila V. , Tsypushtanova Maria M. , Makarova Angelina G. , Trubitsyna Victoria V. , Bitsieva Elina T. , Filatov Aleksey S. , Byrochkina Aleksandra A. , Krotenkova Marina V.
Published: December 2022

Introduction. Contributing to high disability and mortality, cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) is a common condition in senior and elderly individuals.
Objective: to assess the 5-year survival as well as cognitive and MRI changes in patients with cSVD and cognitive impairment (CI).
Materials and methods. A prospective 5-year study included 54 patients (of them 37 women; mean age: 60.51 6.76 years) with cSVD, CIs, and white matter hyperintensities (WMHs; Fazekas 23). Twenty-two subjects were followed up to assess cognitive functions and a type of CI, cSVD MRI features, WMH, white and grey matter, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume as well as microstructural brain changes and correlate cognitive and MRI parameters at 5 years timepoint after the baseline.
Results. Dementia developed in 14% of the subjects and 14% of the subjects died over a 5-year period. The subjects assessed twice had controlled hypertension (HTN). CIs worsened in the domain of executive functions and memory with mixed-type CI worsening. The follow-up showed that the WMH and CSF volume increased while the white matter volume decreased and axial diffusivity increased in the corpus callosum. The CSF volume correlated with the Stroop Test results and delayed memory (r = 0.803 and r = 0.701, respectively) and with white matter atrophy (r = 0.256) while the latter correlated with the axial diffusivity increased in the corpus callosum (r = 0.560).
Conclusion. cSVD with advanced WMHs is associated with high mortality and dementia progression. General cognition assessment and MRI scan are not enough sensitive to assess disorder progression over a 5-year period. Stroop Test and Delayed 10-Word Recall Test results and transition to mixed-type CI indicate CI worsening and, therefore, can be used for the follow-up assessment. Cognitive decline in extensive cSVD is mediated by the brain matter atrophy and altered CSF circulation.
Insomnia and its management in patients with panic disorder
Authors: Korabelnikova Elena A. , Yakovleva Elena V.
Published: December 2022

Sleep disorder, especially insomnia, is one of the most common panic disorder (PanD) comorbidities, with PanD and insomnia being closely related. PanD severity is definitely associated with sleep disorder while sleep disorder is caused by abnormal anxiety. Insomnia management in PanD patients is based on a multidisciplinary approach to achieve emotional balance and includes both medicinal treatment and a wide range of psychotherapy methods. Successful insomnia management contributes to the effectiveness of PanD therapy, reduces relapse probability, and improves susceptibility to many anxiolytics.
Lessicologia provenzale. II. «Cazual» nella trattatistica
Authors: Cura Curà Giulio
Published: December 2022

Questa breve nota studia impiego e accezioni dell’aggettivo cazual, ‘provvisto di casi, declinabile’, quale tecnicismo della trattatistica grammaticale provenzale, dove è usato in relazione alla declinazione bicasuale. Esso compare nel Trecento ed è usato soprattutto nelle Leys d’Amors, da cui lo riprendono i loro epigoni (anche in area catalana).
Re Marco, l'arco, il "non-potere": sulle modalità di scrittura del personaggio in Béroul
Authors: Mantovani Dario
Published: December 2022

Il saggio esplora la figura di Marco all’interno del progetto complessivo del Tristan di Béroul. Analizzando il personaggio anche alla luce della gestualità da lui utilizzata, si ricava una formula interpretativa, quella del “non-potere”, che può essere utile a comprendere il ragionamento compiuto da Béroul, narratore eclettico che combina, nel suo progetto narrativo, molteplici elementi contenutistici e piani stilistici.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR DENGAN METODE PROBLEM SOLVING
Authors: Agusta Erna Sari
Published: December 2022

Sebagai mata pelajaran yang dianggap sulit menyebabkan beberapa siswa kurang termotivasi dalam belajar matematika. Hal ini ditandai dengan kurang semangat dan kurang aktifnya peserta didik untuk mengikuti PBM di kelas. Selain itu, kurangnya kemampuan pemecahan masalah membuat peserta didik hanya mampu menyelesaikan masalah berdasarkan  contoh soal yang diberikan. Hal ini dibuktikan dari prosentase perolehan nilai tes peserta didik yang belum mencapai KKM lebih dari 75%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah dan motivasi belajar matematika siswa dengan diterapkannya metode problem solving. Penelitian ini menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) sebanyak dua siklus yang terdiri dari rancangan, kegiatan dan pengamatan, refleksi, dan revisi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas IX-1 MTsN 28 Jakarta. Data diperoleh dari hasil angket motivasi siswa, hasil tes formatif, dan lembar observasi kegiatan belajar mengajar. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan framework teknik analisis yang terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa mengalami peningkatan dari siklus I sebesar 61,05 menjadi 75,97 pada siklus II. Jumlah siswa yang nilainya di atas KKM juga mengalami peningkatan dari 47,32% pada siklus I menjadi 83,3% pada siklus II. Begitu pun jumlah siswa yang termotivasi mengalami peningkatan untuk kategori sedang, tinggi, dan sangat tinggi mulai dari siklus I sampai siklus II. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah metode problem solving dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa kelas IX-1 MTsN 28 Jakarta.
PEMANFAATAN HASIL ASESMEN NASIONAL DALAM PROGRAM PENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN DASAR DI DKI JAKARTA
Authors: Sanmarwi Sodiyah , Sulastri Sri
Published: December 2022

Dalam melaksanakan evaluasi sistem pendidikan pemerintah daerah didampingi oleh UPT pada Dirjen PAUD, Dikdas, dan Dikmen. Hasil evaluasi sistem pendidikan oleh pemerintah daerah dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan untuk melakukan penyesuaian kebijakan dan perencanaan program dalam rangka peningkatan akses, mutu, relevansi, dan tata kelola penyelenggaraan pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: diperolehnya permasalahan pendidikan yang perlu mendapat prioritas dan akar masalahnya berdasarkan indikator dalam rapor pendidikan, dan diperolehnya program kegiatan berdasarkan Permendagri nomor 59 tahun 2021. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan. Fokus penelitian ini adalah melakukan pengolahan dan analisis rapor pendidikan yang menghasilkan permasalahan, akar masalah, dan rekomendasi program peningkatan mutu bagi pemerintah daerah. Simpulan penelitian pada jenjang SD diperoleh permasalahan pendidikan pada kemampuan numerasi, kesenjangan karakter, dan iklim kebhinekaan. Pada jenjang SMP permasalahan yang ditemukan adalah kesenjangan karakter, dan APM SMP/MTs/Paket B/SMPLB. Akar masalah yang terdapat pada jenjang SD adalah: kesenjangan karakter antarwilayah, toleransi agama dan budaya, sikap inklusif; dukungan atas kesetaraan agama dan budaya, kualitas pembelajaran, kepemimpinan instruksional, kesenjangan iklim keamanan sekolah, kesenjangan iklim kebinekaan, iklim inklusivitas, kesenjangan iklim inklusivitas, partisipasi warga sekolah, proporsi pemanfaatan sumber daya sekolah untuk peningkatan mutu, pemanfaatan TIK untuk pengelolaan anggaran, dan proporsi pemanfaatan APBD untuk pendidikan. Akar masalah yang ditemukan pada jenjang SMP adalah: kesenjangan antarkelompok gender, kesenjangan antarwilayah, APM murid disabilitas, kualitas Pembelajaran, refleksi dan perbaikan pembelajaran oleh guru, kepemimpinan instruksional, iklim inklusivitas, partisipasi warga sekolah, proporsi pemanfaatan sumber daya sekolah untuk peningkatan mutu, pemanfaatan TIK untuk pengelolaan anggaran, dan  proporsi pemanfaatan APBD untuk pendidikan.
Creation of A Mixed-Reality Simulator Professional Development Module to Attend to the Unique Needs of International Teaching Assistants in Active Learning Classrooms
Authors: Sona AJ , Kwaschyn Melanie , Nottolini Isadore , Saitta Erin K. H.
Published: December 2022

International teaching assistants (ITAs) bring cultural perspectives and language diversity to university programs. However, ITAs can be underserved through traditional professional development initiatives. A mixed-reality teaching simulator module was created to attend to the unique needs of chemistry ITAs and prepare them for active learning instruction. To create the module, seven ITAs were interviewed about their professional development needs. ITAs most commonly wanted to practice asking and answering student questions, engaging disengaged or disrespectful students, and navigating language difficulties with students. The mixed-reality simulated teaching module provided opportunities for ITAs to rehearse one or more of the three focus areas. Three ITAs tested the simulator and reported that using the simulator for professional development with cultural and linguistic layers would be beneficial both to existing and new ITAs. These research findings set the foundation for generating a transformative set of training materials that institutions can use to reduce teaching anxiety and increase the effectiveness of ITAs in the classroom, thus enhancing student learning through more effective active learning instruction.
Improvement of Pedagogical Skills of Teachers of the Institution of Higher Education
Authors: Tyurina Valentyna , Hadiak Iryna , Naida Ruslana , Hlazunova Iryna , Olkhovska Аnzhela
Published: December 2022

One of the prerequisites for solving the important and difficult task of training competitive specialists in all branches of the economy is the effective development of the pedagogical excellence of a tertiary school teacher. The problem to be solved within the framework of this study is the assessment of the priority and importance of factors, forms and means of formation of pedagogical skills of teachers of higher education institutions. In the course of the research, an analytical method, synthesis, comparison of information, was used to study the scientific literature on the formation and development of the pedagogical excellence of teachers of higher educational institutions, as well as a questionnaire survey for practical clarification of certain practical aspects of achieving the optimal level of pedagogical excellence of a tertiary school teacher. According to the results of the research, based on the analysis of scientific studies and the conducted survey, the factors, criteria and tools that can be applied to achieve the optimal level of pedagogical excellence of teachers of higher educational institutions were studied. Consideration of this problem allows us to come to the conclusion that the purpose of the academic paper is to clarify the theoretical fundamentals and determine the standpoints of teachers, heads of departments and faculties of higher educational institutions regarding the features and factors of the development of the pedagogical excellence of a tertiary school teacher in order to increase the effectiveness of his professional activity.
Scientific Reflection on the State of the Problem of the Academic Culture Development Among Applicants for Higher Music-Pedagogical and Choreographic Education (early XXI century)
Authors: Chervonska Liliia , Pashchenko Inna
Published: December 2022

Adherence to the principles of academic culture is one of the main values of the corporate cultural environment of the university community of any HEI. Today, the implementation of each of the numerous functions of education - pedagogical, developmental, didactic and methodological, socio-pedagogical, value-oriented, as well as the function of professional and personal self-improvement - requires a lot from the educator. Namely, knowledge and consideration of ethno-cultural peculiarities of students, reasonable and expedient selection of content, methods and techniques of teaching and upbringing on this basis, the ability to productive dialogue and fruitful cooperation with the family of students and the community - all this can be the subject of intercultural competence education. At the same time, scientific developments in this field require practical confirmation of certain aspects of developing academic cultural trends, as well as identifying the most promising directions for the successful formation of a virtuous academic environment. The aim of the article is to clarify the key directions and trends of scientific developments in the field of development of academic culture of applicants for higher music, pedagogical and choreographic education. Based on the analysis of the survey results, it is advisable to study the point of view of specialists on this issue on certain practical aspects of scientific reflection of this problem. Methodology. During this study, the analytical and bibliographic method has been used to study the scientific literature on the academic culture of applicants for higher music, pedagogical and choreographic education, analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction in the processing of scientific information, as well as theoretical methods (systemic-structural, comparative, logical-linguistic, abstraction, idealization) and an online survey to study some practical aspects of the problem. Results. According to the results of the study, the peculiarities of the scientific developments on the topic of the research have been studied. Moreover, the major trends in the development of academic culture of applicants for higher music, pedagogical and choreographic education have been identified. In addition, the data on the peculiarities of the current state and prospects for the development of a successful formation of a virtuous academic environment in the above-mentioned sphere, supported by the results of the survey, have been established.
Not Forbidden but a Fellowship “Food”
Authors: Umbu Lolo Irene
Published: December 2022

This article highlights a dynamic encounter between Christians and the local religion in Sumba, Indonesia. The encounter raises the question of identity among Christians. Identity as a Sumbanese on the one hand and as a Christian on the other collides when dealing with the tradition of eating together. Before the arrival of Christianity, the tradition of sharing meat and eating together among the Sumbanese in a traditional ceremony was a form of fellowship. Animal meat that has been used as a ritual medium for ancestral spirits is then distributed to the family members. The meat was cooked and eaten together to strengthen the brotherhood/sisterhood among them. After the church’s arrival, Christians had to stay away from tribal religious traditions. With thorough investigations of cultural texts and exegesis from the biblical source of 1 Corinthians 10:23- 11:1, I argue that eating together between Christians and their tribal relatives is a theological act reflecting a Christ-imitating attitude of faith.
Protestant Social Theological Thinking in Indonesia during the Era of Soeharto’s New Order
Authors: Mojau Julianus
Published: December 2022

This article aims to discover and outline the social-theological thought of Protestant Christians during Soeharto’s New Order era. According to the findings of this study, Indonesian Protestants’ social-theological thinking developed into three paradigmatic types over thirty years (1967/68-1998). First, there is the paradigm of modernism, which is in line with Soeharto’s New Order agenda of political modernization and holds that the gospel of the kingdom of God could be consistent with the goals of Indonesia’s modernization agenda, which was seen as an implementation of the Pancasila’s ideology. Second, the type of liberation-related theological thinking that holds that the gospel of the kingdom of God as proclaimed by Jesus of Nazareth is a liberating power that frees real people from the political hegemony of Indonesia’s modernization agenda. Third, pluralist theological thinking holds that Christianity is not the exclusive agent of God’s liberating work in the context of Indonesia’s pluralistic culture.
Devlet Hastanelerinde Dengeli Puan Cetveli Modelinin Güncel Uyarlaması: Kurumsal Karne ve İlgili Dönem Sonuçları
Authors: KELEŞOĞLU Salim İdris
Published: December 2022

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Amaç: Ülkemiz kamu sağlık tesislerinde kullanılmış olan kurumsal karne (KK) uygulamasının dönem sonuçlarını ve etkilerini değerlendirmek.

Genel Bilgi: Kamu Hastanelerimizde Sağlıkta Dönüşüm Programı çalışmaları 2003 yılında başlamıştır. Bu süreçte özgün bir model oluşturulmaya çalışıldığı ve ciddi bir hazırlık yapıldığı anlaşılmaktadır. Yasal düzenlemeler istikrarlı bir süreci gösterir nitelikte olup KK modelinin geliştirildiği görülmektedir. 2012 yılı Kasım ayında başlatılan uygulama üzerinden yaklaşık 18 ay geçmiş ve tüm veriler kayıt edilmiştir. 2013 yılı Kasım ayında ilk karneler ya da diğer bir deyimle ara karneler düzenlenmiştir.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu araştırmada Sağlık Bakanlığı bünyesinde İzmir ili içerisindeki 17 sağlık tesisi çalışma kapsamına alınmıştır. Verilerin istatistik değerlendirmesi eşleştirilmiş iki örneklem Student t testi ile yapılmıştır.

Sonuç: KK modelinin genel anlamda olumlu yönde gelişmeler sağladığı, devam eden süreçte akreditasyon kuruluşlarının beklentileri doğrultusunda, çalışmaların uluslararası başarıya dönüşmesi için geliştirilmesi gerektiği anlaşılmaktadır.
THE RELEVANCE OF BONE GRAFTS AND THE RELATIONSHIP OF BOHLER'S ANGLE IN INTRA-ARTICULAR CALCANEAL FRACTURES' PROGNOSIS
Authors: Samal Akash , Parida Saroj , Das Amit
Published: December 2022

Background: The most frequently broken tarsal bone is the calcaneum. Even if the rehabilitation process can take a while and the treatment is challenging, the results are still very unexpected. As a result, calcaneal fractures place a significant socioeconomic strain on society. As a result, we looked for a factor, such as Bohler's angle, that we might link to the functional result of patients with intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
Method: A calcaneum intra-articular fracture was present in 40 individuals. X-rays and CT scans were used to assess each patient before to surgery. With the use of a goniometer, Bohler's angle was manually determined on the lateral radiograph, and a record was created for future use. All patients were treated using open reductions and intermaxillary fixation with a plate, accompanied by or without bone transplant, according to a randomization process. Following surgery, Bohler's angle was assessed at follow-up visits at 2, 4, and 6 weeks as well as 2, 4, and 6 months. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) was used to evaluate the patient's functional recovery at least 5 months following the injury.
Results: Our analysis of 40 calcaneal fractures demonstrates that there was a statistically significant distinction in the functional outcomes of patients according to the surgically corrected Bohler's angle. Less comorbidities and statistically significant better outcomes were seen in surgical calcaneus fractures when Bohler's angle was restored within normal bounds. The benefit of autologous bone transplant in restoring calcaneal elevation and anatomic minimization was also proven by our research.
Conclusion: We recommend using Bohler's angle as a key to achieving outstanding results in displaced calcaneal fractures as well as the use of autologous bone graft in attaining and maintaining normal Bohler's angle in light of the great results gained with Bohler's angle rehabilitation.
Clinicoinvestigative profile of ischemic heart disease patients admitted in tertiary care teaching hospital: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Tambe Sonali , Varade Sanjay , Kunkulol Rahul , Pulate Vandana
Published: December 2022

Background: Despite considerable progress in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, they are still the main cause of death globally. These diseases have assumed epidemic proportions in India as well. The angiographic profile of coronary artery disease patients, its clinical presentation, and risk factors differ worldwide.

Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to study the clinicoinvestigative profile of ischemic heart disease (IHD) patients seeking treatment at tertiary care teaching hospital of western Maharashtra.

Materials and Methods: Institutional Ethics Committee approval was sought before initiation of the study. The present, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted on IHD patients admitted for coronary angiography in cardiac recovery unit of tertiary care hospital. Detailed clinical data such as signs and symptoms, associated diseases, general, and systemic examination findings were collected.

Results: Out of total 190 patients, 61.57% (117) were males and 38.42% (73) were females. Majority patients were between 41 and 60 years (78.94%) of age group. The most common chief complaint was chest pain (72%), followed by breathlessness (28%), palpitation (12%) sweating (18%), and vomiting (08%). Out of all 77.89% (148) had ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) while other hand 16.84% (32) and 04.73% (09) had non-ST-segment elevation myocardial and unstable angina, respectively.

Conclusion: The present study concluded that IHD is more prevalent in males than females. STEMI was more common clinical presentation and cardiac failure (69.09%) was more prevalent complication among IHD.
Incidence and management of acid peptic disorders in sickle cell disease patients in Western Odisha
Authors: Bishi Pratyusa , Mishra Braja , Singh Priyambada , Das Jagannath , Rath Bishwaranjan
Published: December 2022

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic hemolytic disorder characterized by the presence of crescent-shaped red blood cells. Abdominal pain is the common presenting symptom in adults with SCD. Among the patients who are not in crisis, it is estimated that one third of patients with homozygous SCD with chronic recurrent epigastric pain has endoscopic evidence of peptic ulcer disease.

Aims and Objectives: This study was undertaken with an aim to analyze the incidence and management of acid peptic disorders among SCD patients in Western Odisha.

Materials and Methods: A prospective study was done considering 88 homozygous SCD patients. All the patients underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) with gastric antral biopsy and rapid urease test (RUT). Cases with Helicobacter pylori were administered a 14 days course of three drug regimen of anti H. pylori drugs and followed-up to 6 weeks of beginning the treatment with repeat UGIE and RUT.

Results: Out of 88 cases, 19 cases had duodenal ulcer (21.6%) which was significantly high than patients with gastric ulcer (13.6%). Other findings were gastroesophageal reflux disease and gastritis. About 93.5% of patients became RUT negative after taking anti H. pylori medication.

Conclusion: SCD patients with acid peptic disorder constitute a sizeable proportion of patients attending surgical outpatient department and indoor department of surgery. Conservative treatment with life style modification can effectively improve the symptoms of acid peptic disease.
The influence of taoism on the folk beliefs of the vietnamese
Authors: Vu Hong Van
Published: December 2022

The traditional culture of Vietnam, in addition to typical indigenous folk beliefs, also includes three systems of ideas imported from outside Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. In those three ideological systems, Buddhism and Confucianism are very easy to evaluate and comment on, because the two religions have been used by the feudal Vietnamese dynasties and respect is the national religion; such as Buddhism under the Ly Dynasty and Tran Dynasty; Confucianism under the Le Dynasty and Nguyen Dynasty. Particularly for Taoism, its influence was mainly on the folk, living with the common class in society. To consider correctly, few documents can be as authentic as Confucianism and Buddhism, when the activities of these two religions were well documented. However, the influence of Taoism on Vietnamese culture is undeniable. Based on researching ancient documents, and actual surveys in the provinces and cities of Vietnam, this research focuses on studying the influence of Taoism on the folk beliefs of Vietnamese in 3 beliefs: (1) Belief in worshiping the ancestors; (2) Belief in worshiping the Mother Goddess; (3) Belief in worshiping the village Tutelary god.
Civil Litigation Against Third-Country Defendants in the EU: Effective Access to Justice as a Rationale for European Harmonization of the Law of International Jurisdiction
Authors: Poesen Michiel
Published: December 2022

The European Union has taken on an active role in harmonizing the law of international jurisdiction over civil and commercial court disputes. However, the jurisdictional rules contained in the key instrument in the area – the Brussels Ia Regulation – only apply to disputes involving EU-based defendants, save for a few exceptions where defendants domiciled in third countries are also covered. This article will explore the rationale for harmonizing the law of jurisdiction applicable to third-country defendants. This central theme is of particular interest, since further harmonization is once again on the EU’s agenda because of the upcoming revision of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The article will outline that proposals for harmonization are rooted in the aspiration to further effective access to justice. Moreover, it will demonstrate that far from a readily implementable programme, furthering access to justice is a multifaceted aim, the pursuit of which potentially has profound ramifications for the EU rules on civil jurisdiction.

civil litigation, third-country defendants, law of jurisdiction, PIL, conflict of laws, Brussels Ia Regulation, harmonization
Satellite Launch and Production Services and Arbitration in the Chinese Private Sector
Authors: Tay Charles
Published: December 2022

China has grown to become one of the largest producers and launchers of rockets and satellites in recent years. Both Chinese private companies and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are in this sector, and there are reports of satellite launch and sale contracts being signed between Chinese and foreign parties. Over the past decade, South Korea, India, the United States, France and other countries have had experience with very large arbitration claims being made arising from satellite contracts. Chinese companies have not yet had such arbitrations, but they may in the future. What likely issues might such arbitrations involve? This article examines.

Arbitration, commercial space contracts, satellites, launch services, production services, China, Belt and Road
ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY IN AFRICA: OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PAKISTAN
Authors: Sulaiman Sadia
Published: December 2022

Pakistan’s paradigm shift in foreign policy to geo-economics, necessitatesthat Islamabad look for opportunities within and outside the region to utilise its geographic and economic potential. This new policy shift makes the African region a key area of significance for Pakistan, owing to the huge trade and market potential of the region. The adoption of ‘Look Africa Policy’ by Pakistan is a key step. This paper aims to explore the options and opportunities for Pakistan in the African region. It analyses these opportunities and associated challenges in the light of economic diplomacy framework. The paper argues that Pakistan requires active diplomaticengagement at public and private levels both, to boost trade and economic relationship with African region for the mutual economic benefit.
ADDRESSING CYBER VULNERABILITIES THROUGH DETERRENCE
Authors: Shahid Nida , Khan Ahmad
Published: December 2022

The study analyses the possible responses to cyber-attacks through cyberspace deterrence. The inundated cyber-attacks have prompted major powers to establish cyber deterrence. However, in the absence of a model of punishment, as it is empirically found in the nuclear domain, the efficacy of cyber deterrence is limited. The model of punishment against cyber-attacks is based on the traditional nuclear deterrence model, which is either deterrence by denial or deterrence by punishment. Cyber deterrence may not be a replica of traditional deterrence and give similar response measures in a cyber-attack. The assured retaliation in cyber requires an explanation of response measures that do not cause collateral damage. The paper concludes that cyber aggressors escaped retaliation due to the lack of attribution and not being punished due to limited retaliatory measures.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DISPARITIES AND NATIONAL SECURITY OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Niaz Muhammad Tariq
Published: December 2022

Socio-economic disparities can pose threat to the security of a nation-state. They may even threaten a state’s survival. Thereby States have to adopt a comprehensive security approach to address socio-economic disparities. Pakistan is also challenged by socio-economic disparities caused by several internal and external factors. National Security Policy (NSP) 2022-2026 has duly recognised these factors and proposed a comprehensive security paradigm for the country. This study deploys a Comprehensive security approach as propounded by Copenhagen School to understand the linkage between socio-economic disparities and the national security of Pakistan. It attempts to explain how socio-economic disparities affect Pakistan's national security and what can be done to address them.
INCLUSÃO DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA: OS DESAFIOS DA EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA
Authors: Pereira Mônica Alves de Matos , Souza Aparecida Carina Alves de , Damasceno Allan Rocha
Published: December 2022

O objetivo desse artigo foi dialogar com a inclusão de pessoas com deficiência, bem como o surgimento de um ambiente escolar contextualizado nos acontecimentos históricos.  O cenário mundial da educação nos leva a configurar e analisar melhores condições para uma educação inclusiva para que o ensino e aprendizagem das pessoas com deficiência se efetive de forma digna e respeitosa, garantindo os direitos assegurados por lei.
ASPECTOS NEURODEGENERATIVOS DA DOENÇA DE ALZHEIMER NA POPULAÇÃO SENIL: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA E QUALITATIVA
Authors: Viana Grazielly Ribeiro , Santos Denilton Ribeiro dos , Bergamaschi Juliana Vigano , Piol Laura de Angeli , Broseghini Lia Drago Riguette , Souza Cassius de
Published: December 2022

O envelhecimento da população tem algumas tendências que são similares a nível internacional. O aumento da população de idade avançada devido à baixa natalidade, elevado índice de esperança de vida, desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias com possibilidades de tratamentos, outrora, desconhecidos, além de, uma perspectiva de um prognóstico favorável de vida direcionados a Transtornos Associados a Doenças Neurodegenerativas (TADN). A demência, relacionada a Doença de Alzheimer (DA) se apresenta como uma das causas mais comuns de TADN. Este estudo possui caráter exploratório, na modalidade de revisão integrativa de literatura e pesquisa qualitativa, onde por meio de levantamentos bibliográficos, objetiva-se abordar a DA e seus sintomas, bem como modelos de intervenção e os impactos neurodegenerativos na qualidade de vida do indivíduo idoso. Outrossim, reputa-se compreender as divergências físicas e cognitivas no desempenho nevrológico entre neurotípicos e pessoas no contexto da Doença de Alzheimer. Para isso, foi realizada pesquisa epidemiológica nas bases de dados eletrônicos PubMED, Web of Science, SCIELO e Science Direct Elsevier, em periódicos nacionais e internacionais, analisando as principais discrepâncias entre portadores de DA e neurotípicos. A seleção de artigos teve como critério de inclusão: amostra representativa da população definida e especificidade dos eventos neurais do indivíduo com Doença de Alzheimer. Depreende-se, portanto, que pesquisas apontam a presença de lesões em regiões específicas do cérebro, podendo ser o cerne da DA. Essas anomalias apontam como características histopatológicas, neuroinflamatórias, bioquímicas e farmacológicas que acenam como consequências para o quadro degenerativo, progressivo e irreversível da doença que acarretam transtornos biopsicossociais. A busca pelo esclarecimento dos mecanismos fisiopatológicos desta debilidade influencia diretamente no processo de desenvolvimento de novas condutas clínicas e medicamentosas para a terapêutica da enfermidade, sendo esse um desafio para os neurocientistas.
A SEGURIDADE SOCIAL BRASILEIRA COMO UM BEM PÚBLICO: ESCOLHA SOCIAL E POLÍTICA INTERNA
Authors: Fibrans William Picolo , Santos Ana Paula Coelho Abreu dos
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo debate o tema do Sistema de Seguridade Social brasileiro como um bem público, e das políticas internas que são demandadas a partir deste reconhecimento. O objetivo é de fornecer fundamentos robustos que ensejem melhor gestão deste Sistema desempenhador de proteção e bem-estar social. Assim, o presente estudo busca solucionar a problemática seguinte: Ao se reconhecer a Seguridade Social como um Bem Público, quais são as implicações para políticas internas de Estado? Para responder ao problema proposto, o artigo é estruturado em três capítulos, em que no primeiro, são abordadas, de forma geral, algumas das principais funções do Sistema de Seguridade Social. No segundo capítulo, o conceito de bem público adotado para o desenvolvimento do estudo é apresentado, bem como, são fornecidas as bases e fundamentos para o reconhecimento do Sistema de Seguridade Social enquanto bem público, para então, no terceiro capítulo, apresentar as políticas internas cogentes a partir deste mesmo reconhecimento, sob a perspectiva doutrinária de Amartya Sen. O estudo é guiado pelo método indutivo, com uso de referencial bibliográfico.
THE CONSTITUTION POSITION-SUBJECT TEACHER OF CHILDREN'S EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TWO CITIES OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL/BRAZIL
Authors: Uecker Taciana , Lana Larissa Ribeiro Dalla , Possa Leandra Boer
Published: December 2022

Comparative education uses comparative and analytical methods to understand and identify the different knowledge, power relationships and discursive, political, social and cultural practices that produce educational systems. Based on this, this article will develop a comparative study of the Municipal Education Plans of two cities of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. It is objective to understand how discursive practices in these educational systems have characterized a type of subject-position of the child education teacher. To make this understanding, the notion of subject and position-subject was used as an analytical tool, based on Foucautian studies. The question that went through this study is systematized: How do the Municipal Education Plans, intertwined with the National Curricular Guidelines for Child Education and the National Education Plan say of the position-subject teacher of early childhood education? By looking at these documents, it was possible to construct an analytical materiality that linked with interviews with the teachers and managers of the institutions of children's education, of these two cities, made it possible to understand a possible identification and recognition of the teacher, depending on the existence of the position-subject. Also, from the documents analyzed, it is identified certain naturalization and therefore normalization of the behavior of the teacher; and, that the recognition of the good teacher of early childhood education is linked to the responsibility to assume the position-subject through self-enterprise.
LIXIVIAÇÃO DE NITRATO EM CULTIVO DE ALFACE EM SISTEMA DE CULTIVO PROTEGIDO
Authors: Jadoski Sidnei Osmar , de Andrade Antônio Ricardo Santos , Jadoski Cleber Júnior , Bueno Janaina Cosmedamiana Metinoski , Teixeira Lauro Augusto Ribas
Published: December 2022

O nitrogênio é o nutriente mais exigido em quantidade pelos vegetais e tem o manejo e a recomendação complexos. O sequente aumento do uso de adubos nitrogenados vem causando preocupação pelos riscos de lixiviação de nitrato e contaminação, principalmente de corpos hídricos. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida em lisímetros de drenagem, no departamento de Agronomia da UNICENTRO em Guarapuava-PR. O objetivo foi avaliar as perdas de nitrogênio que ocorrem no cultivo de alface em condições de cultivo protegido, em estufas agrícolas, considerando o aporte médio de nitrogênio praticado pelos produtores na área de estudo. Foram conduzidos dois cultivos sequenciais de alface, ambos adubados com as doses zero (testemunha), 30, 60 e 90 kg N-uréia ha-1, irrigados por gotejamento. Avaliou-se o acúmulo de N-NO3- na planta, NO3- no solo e na água percolada em profundidade. A alface cultivar Verônica, em sua máxima resposta a adubação com 60 kg ha-1 de N (uréia), produziu aproximadamente 280 g planta-1. Verificou-se que a adubação nos cultivos sucessivos aumenta o teor de nitrato na fitomassa da parte aérea. Com o aumento da dosagem de adubação nitrogenada a percolação e lixiviação de NO3- no solo aumentou de 4,6 para até 20 mg kg-1, e na água de drenagem do solo foi incrementada de 0,36 para até 68 mg L-1, porém reduzindo para aproximadamente 6 mg L-1 aos 40 dias após a aplicação.
ADEQUAÇÃO DE TRATAMENTO PARA MELHORIA NA QUALIDADE DE ÁGUA EM ACOPIARA – CE
Authors: Lima Alyne Gessick Pinheiro da Silva , Silva Lindamar Bezerra da , Moreira Cícera Cilene Bezerra , Sampaio Abraão Evangelista , Oliveira Juliana Filgueira de , Oliveira Alaíde Régia Sena Nery de , Pereira Jane Paulino , Pifano Daniel Salgado
Published: December 2022

O Nordeste vivenciou a maior seca já registrada no estado do Ceará entre os anos de 2012 e 2017, sendo a região da Bacia do Alto Jaguaribe uma das áreas mais afetadas, especificamente a cidade de Acopiara. Além dos aspectos quantitativos, a qualidade dos mananciais também preocupa o abastecimento público de água. Para possibilitar que os sistemas existentes de tratamento de água sejam capazes de adquirirem eficiência no tratamento das águas de baixa qualidade há uma necessidade urgente de adequações e investimentos no setor. O objetivo desse trabalho é propor melhorias estruturais para a Estação de Tratamento de Água de Acopiara, a fim de melhorar o tratamento da água e verificar a possibilidade de aumento da produção com o sistema atual, objetivando o atendimento aos parâmetros físicos, químicos e microbiológicos estabelecidos pela portaria vigente. Foram realizados alguns testes e coleta de dados no local, assim como elaboração de cálculos para dimensionamento e verificação da capacidade real do sistema. Foi identificado que a atual vazão não atende a demanda do sistema, e que os filtros existentes necessitam de intervenção em relação a operação, e estrutural no que se refere a conserto de difusores e substituição do leito filtrante. Verificou-se ainda que há possibilidade de melhorar a eficiência do tratamento instalando dois filtros descendentes, adotando o sistema de dupla filtração. Sendo a proposta de adequação uma sugestão eficiente e com baixo custo de instalação de comparada a outras tecnologias disponíveis, além de se adequar a variações de qualidade da água bruta, contribuindo para melhoria da saúde da população e atendendo também as demandas da legislação e da agência reguladora.