bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Portrait of Public Relations Strategic Planning
Authors: Gandariani Titis
Published: October 2023

Strategic planning is a concept for building a specific and comprehensive work plan. The concept importance  of the strategic planning in public relations activities is to facilitate the preparation and analysis of a series of work plans to be carried out. The purpose of this paper is to observe and analyze a series of public relations strategic planning concepts from several pioneers, as Jhon Marston (1963), Cutlip, Center, Broom (2000), Ronald D.Smith (2002), Anne Gregory (2000). The writing method is a qualitative descriptive format. The result of observing is the concept development of strategic planning which was born based on the criticism and development of previous concepts. Making systematic strategic planning, needs to be done  by public relations practitioners to facilitate work operations. There are many more specific strategic planning aproaches, although there is no single approach, the essence of planning according to certain elements must exist. This paper is expected to enrich academics’ knowledge, especialy communication science students and public relations practitioners in making effective and comprehensive strategic planning based on scientific concepts and theory.
99 Cent's Aesthetics of Photography in PrePraxis, Discourse, and Post Praxis
Authors: Amala Marventyo
Published: October 2023

Andreas Gursky's 99 Cent photography has a depth of meaning, unlike other photography works in general. The purpose of this study is to explore the aesthetic value of 99 Cent's photographic works in the context of pre-praxis, discourse, and post-discourse. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The results of the discussion show that in the context of pre praxis the work is interpreted in theoretical terms. In the context of discourse, works are then assessed and interpreted according to the observer's capacity. In the post-praxis context, works change in nature, which was originally just a work of art, to become an asset or commodity in various media. The conclusion is that technological advances can change the value and form of works of art into various functions and purposes that are commercial or non-commercial
Visual Study of Animated TV Series ‘Ibra’ : Membelah Bulan
Authors: Aisyah Lani Siti Noor
Published: October 2023

Penelitian berjudul ‘Kajian Visual Film Animasi Ibra : Membelah Bulan’  dilatarbelakangi oleh film sebagai produk dari kemajuan teknologi informasi yang mempermudah berbagai aspek kehidupan baik sebagai media edukasi maupun hiburan. Di sisi lain dengan semakin beragamnya media memunculkan dampak tidak baik yaitu munculnya konten-konten negatif tanpa memuat subjek edukatif yang mempengaruhi perkembangan kognitif, afektif dan psikomotorik anak. Melalui penelitian film berjudul ‘Kajian Visual Film Animasi Ibra : Membelah Bulan’  dikembangkan oleh Manara Studio sebagai studi kasus dimana sebuah media hiburan dapat juga berperann sebagai media edukasi yang efektif. Film dianalisis dengan metode semiotika  dengan pendekatan kualitatif untuk melihat bahwa secara bahasa visual media tersebut dapat mengakomodasi kebutuhan belajar dan bermain anak-anak.The research titled ‘Kajian Visual Film Animasi Ibra : Membelah Bulan’  is motivated by cinema as a product of advances in information technology that facilitate various aspects of life both as a means of education and entertainment. On the other hand, the increasing variety of media has a negative impact, namely the emergence of negative content without educational topics that affects the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development of children. Through research, a film titled ‘Kajian Visual Film Animasi Ibra : Membelah Bulan’  was developed by Manara Studio as a case study where an entertainment medium can also act as an effective educational medium. The films are analyzed using the semiotic method with a qualitative approach to see that in terms of language, visual media can meet children's learning and playing needs.
The Meaning of Childfree for Unmarried Women Reviewed from The Perspective of Symbolic Interaction Theory
Authors: Fauzia Irma , Mony Husen
Published: October 2023

The study has been done to know the meaning, background, and self-concept of millennials women's who not married. This kind of study is qualitative by interview, observation, and be completed by references. The theory which the study used is symbolic interaksionism by Herbert Blume who delevop from George Herbert Mead's. Symbolic interactionism focuses on the relationships among individuals within a society which create a meaning become a symbol, s the symbols will have a meaning. The result of study shows the meaning of childfree based on the individual relationships on society, which is their parent, especially a mother. This thing built by the individual communications with them, which created their self-concept then make a meaning of childfree
Emergency Management of Multiple Maxillofacial Trauma Patients with Head Injury: A Case Report
Authors:   Resident of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran/ RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin, Bandung, Indonesia, Putri Ayu Vidya , Sjamsudin Endang ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran/ RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin, Bandung, Indonesia, Sylvyana Melita ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran/ RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

Trauma to the face has the potential to be life-threatening and cause facial deformities. Head injuries are usually a more severe consequence of such incidents and must be addressed earlier. Here we present a case of a 24year old male patient with history fell from motorcycle three hours before the patient was admitted to the hospital, the patient fell with the mechanism of his face hitting the asphalt first. He was diagnosed with panfacial fracture of facial bones and mild head injury. Emergency treatment need to be done for his general condition improvement, transfusion of red blood cell, admister of elecltrolyte, oxygenation and observation of consciousness, primary suture of laceration, placing erich bar wire for maxilla mandible, placing skin traction was done in the emergency room. The patient then was scheduled for open reduction internal fixation of the facial fracture after the condition was optimal enough. Maintaining the airway and limiting bleeding are fundamental concepts in the emergency department's management of maxillofacial trauma.
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome: A Case Report Emphasizing Timely Recognition and Management in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Authors:   Saudi Board Program Director, Consultant and Head Department of General Surgery., AlShahri Talal Mohammed , AlDammad Kamal Mohammad ,   Consultant of General Surgery, IAFH, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Hammami Dema Wahid ,   Consultant of General Surgery, IAFH, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdelkefi Mohamed Sofian ,   Consultant of General Surgery, IAFH, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Alharbi Sarah Saud ,   Senior Registrar General Surgery, Said Abrar Elnazeer ,   General Surgery Intern
Published: October 2023

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (FHCS) is a rare complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), that presents with right upper quadrant abdominal pain, often mimicking hepatic, or biliary conditions. Timely diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications. This case report represents 34 years old female came to ER complaining from right upper quadrant abdominal pain and nausea for one month.
Does Financial Development in Relation to Remittances influence Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Authors: Manu Christiana Afriyie , Arhenful Peter , Owusu-Mensah Mathew
Published: October 2023

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of financial development on the relationship between remittances and economic growth within the Sub-Saharan Africa region. The study utilised panel data encompassing 42 countries, spanning the time frame 1980 to 2021. The research employed a cross-sectional augmented panel unit root test, as well as the Im-Pesaran-Shin unit-root test, to conduct the unit root analysis. The regression estimations employed the Pooled Mean Group and Mean Group/ARDL methodologies. The research findings demonstrate a significant association between the development of financial systems and sustained economic growth over an extended period. The findings from the empirical analysis indicate that there exists a substitutive relationship between financial development and the association between remittances and economic growth. The study proposes that it would be advantageous for financial policies in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region to give priority to the implementation of efficient financial reforms with the goal of improving the overall depth of the financial sector.

Keywords: Remittances, Financial development, ARDL, Economic growth, Sub-Saharan Africa.
UNIVERSAL COMPETENCIES IN RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Koreshnikova Yuliya , Zamoschanskiy Ivan , Zamoschanskaya Anna , Konashkova Alena , Stepanova Anastasiya , Gilyazova Ol'ga , Ovsyannikova Yuliya , Bahtiyarova Elena , Veledinskaya Svetlana , Dammer Diana , Kon'kov Dmitriy , Novikova Eleonora , Osachenko Yuliya , Ovsyannikova Yuliya , Tokareva Guzal' , Enns Irina , Fedorova Nadezhda , Pogodaeva Tais'ya , Paschenko Taras , Kraynova Polina
Published: October 2023

In 2022, Russia established the "Consortium of Higher Education Institutions for the Development of Universal Competencies", which includes the National Research University Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE), ITMO University, Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin (UrFU), National Research Tomsk State University (NR TSU) and Tyumen State University (TyumSU). These universities have the most advanced programs for the development of universal competencies (soft skills) in students, as well as research in this area. The universities are joining forces to offer programs on skills development, measurement and assessment for Russian higher education. This book includes descriptions of the universal competence development and assessment systems of the Consortium member universities: the history and structure of the programs, best practices of formation and assessment. This book will be of interest to administrators and faculty who recognize the importance of the role of the modern university in preparing competitive graduates.
A ironia em crônicas de Rubem Braga
Authors: Fonseca Helena Miyazaki
Published: October 2023

A ironia é uma figura de retórica resumida como o modo de manifestar-se opostamente ao que se está pensando. Na perspectiva da Retórica, o recurso funciona como expediente argumentativo – por meio dele, pode-se argumentar indiretamente. Nesse sentido, este artigo objetiva mostrar o funcionamento da ironia em crônicas de Rubem Braga que abordam a figura da mulher, a partir da hipótese de que esta seja um dos recursos retóricos a que o autor recorre com frequência para se mostrar convincente e persuadir seu público. Os pressupostos teóricos que fundamentam a análise advêm da retórica, especificamente de estudiosos da Nova Retórica que abordam o mecanismo, como Paiva (1961), Tringali (1988), Reboul (2004), Fiorin (2014) e Perelman e Olbrechts-Tyteca (2020). O exame dos dados leva em conta trechos que permitem a depreensão da ironia.
O terreno pantanoso da doxa
Authors: Seixas Rodrigo
Published: October 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo refletir sobre o heterogêneo e complexo conceito de doxa e problematizá-lo em sua apropriação pelos estudos discursivos. Em desacordo com uma crítica a respeito da não operacionalidade do conceito retórico no âmbito de uma Análise do Discurso, tento ler a doxa como crença e aparência, em uma leitura lógico-discursiva da argumentação. Tal proposta busca defender a existência, ancorado em teorias como as de Amossy (2020) e Angenot (2008), da possibilidade de uma análise argumentativa nos variados níveis do discurso, desde os aspectos mais imediatos, de ordem linguístico-enunciativa até os de ordem mais ampla, retórica e contextual.
Machine Learning Insights into Hypersonics Research Evolution: A 21st Century Perspective
Authors: Ebadi Ashkan , Auger Alain , Gauthier Yvan
Published: October 2023

In recent years, the field of hypersonics has witnessed substantial growth in research and development activities, driven by its diverse range of applications spanning both military and commercial sectors. Governments and private companies in several countries have made substantial investments in hypersonic technologies to gain a competitive edge, secure or enhance strategic capabilities, and bolster deterrence measures. In this rapidly evolving landscape, the ability to swiftly and accurately identify emerging technologies becomes paramount. Leveraging the advancements in information technology and computer science, which enable the analysis of vast datasets and the extraction of concealed trends and patterns, this study aims to provide valuable insights to decision-makers in the hypersonics domain. Our focus is on scientific publications related to hypersonics, encompassing the years 2000 to 2020. We employ state-of-the-art natural language processing and machine learning techniques to comprehensively characterize the research landscape. The urgency of this endeavor lies in the necessity for organizations to remain at the forefront of hypersonic research. By algorithmically identifying and tracking 12 key latent research themes and examining their temporal evolution, we offer a structured and objective analysis of the field. Our methodology eliminates subjectivity from the assessment, facilitating consistent comparisons both across topics and across different time intervals. In addition, through our extensive publication similarity analysis, we uncover nuanced patterns that shed light on the cyclical nature of research trends over the two decades under investigation. This comprehensive examination of the hypersonics research landscape not only underscores its critical significance but also provides a robust foundation for informed decision-making. As such, our study serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders seeking to navigate the dynamics of the rapidly advancing field of hypersonics effectively.
 
Received: 2 August 2023 | Revised: 25 September 2023 | Accepted: 12 October 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data are retrievable by running the search query mentioned in the manuscript on the data source, i.e., Scopus. In addition, the raw data can be made available upon request. Please contact the corresponding author.
Método de máxima verosimilitud para fijar el trípode más probable
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Álvarez González Ernesto
Published: October 2023

Un modelo de reconstrucción filogenético está compuesto por un árbol filogenético y por un modelo de evolución molecular. El modelo de evolución molecular tipo Jukes-Cantor (JC69) le asigna la misma probabilidad a cada mutación de nucleótidos. La Condición de Reloj Molecular (CRM) fija la tasa de mutación a lo largo de todo el árbol filogenético. En este artículo retomamos un problema que data del 2006, cuyo objetivo es responder una pregunta asociada a un árbol filogenético tipo trípode con raíz, cuyo modelo de evolución molecular es JC69 y donde se ha impuesto CRM, para el que las frecuencias relativas de los diferentes patrones de sustitución se adoptan como parámetros (provenientes de un alineamiento de tres especies actuales): ¿existen algunas regiones del espacio de los parámetros que impliquen la unicidad de las dimensiones del trípode? Hasta este momento, el problema se ha resuelto parcialmente sobre condiciones de frontera, usando la técnica de máxima verosimilitud. El autor de este manuscrito parte de una simplificación del problema al empaquetar los nucleótidos en purinas y pirimidinas. La correspondiente distribución de probabilidad de las diferentes coloraciones de purinas-pirimidinas sobre las hojas del trípode reduce el número de parámetros en uno. La función de verosimilitud asociada a la simplificación alcanza su máximo cuando ciertas condiciones paramétricas caen en el interior de una región entre superficies (restringidas al cubo unitario) de volumen 0.2242818529. La intersección de esta región (llamada ‘región de unicidad de ajuste’) con el simplex probabilístico es un triángulo escaleno de área raíz(39)/64. El radio porcentual del área del triángulo al área del simplex probabilístico es aproximadamente 11.26 %. Basados en estos resultados, el autor proporciona evidencia de que tres especies del género Lophiarella podrían no ajustarse unívocamente a un trípode con raíz, cuyo modelo de evolución molecular es JC69, sujeto a CRM.
ГЕОЛОКАЦИЯЛЫҚ МӘЛІМЕТКЕЖҮКТЕЛГЕН ПРОГРАММАЛЫҚ ҚАМТАМАСЫЗДАНДЫРУ
Authors: А. Д. Қабдылғазезова  , А. С. Аканова
Published: October 2023

"Ғылыми жұмыс пайдаланушылардың орналасқан жері туралы мәліметтерге негізделген программалық қамтамасыздандыруды жобалау мақсатында HTML5 Geolocation бағдарламалық интерфейсін қолдану тәжірибесі негізінде геолокациялық жүйелерді әзірлеудің практикалық әдістеріне арналған. Түрлі веб-браузерлердің осы интерфейсімен жұмыс істеу мүмкіндіктерін талдау нәтижелері ұсынылды. HTML5 Geolocation қолданатын геолокациялық қосымшалардың архитектурасын, яғни Blindr танысу веб қосымшасын жобалау бойынша практикалық ұсыныстар берілді, сондай-ақ координаттарды анықтаудың барлық пайдаланылатын әдістері қаралды.Геолокация туралы бөлімі бар HTML5 спецификациясының алдын ала нұсқасы шыққаннан кейін геолокация құралдарына қол жеткізудің бірыңғай интерфейсін пайдаланатын веб-бағдарламаларды жасау мүмкіндігі қарастырылған. Мақалада пайдаланушының орналасқан жерін есептеу үшін HTML5 Geolocation API интерфейсін пайдаланатын қосымшаларды әзірлеу принциптері қарастырылады.Автор геолокация және оны қазіргі заманғы ақпараттық технологияларда қолданылуна талдауларын ұсынады. Геолокация - Интернет желісімен қосылған компьютердің немесе IPмекенжай, MAC-мекенжай, сондай-ақ бағдарламалық және аппараттық қамтамасыз етуге енгізілген деректер немесе басқа ақпарат негізінде алынатын ұтқыр құрылғының географиялық орнына анализ жасалады. Геолокациялықжүйенің негізгідерек қорының құрылымына сипаттама беріледі. Мақаладажаңа геолокация алгоритмдері қарастырылады.LBMS пайданушылар статистикасы ұсынылады. Жүргізілген анализ бен талдаулар геолокация ақпаратына негізделген құрылғы тақырыбынның дамуына үлес қосып жүрген мамандар мен әзірлеушілерге арналған. Кілтті сөздер: геолокация, пайдаланушы, HTML5 Geolocation, веб қосымша, GPS, Geolocation API. "
Relações de discurso e interação: a articulação das linguagens verbal e não-verbal no contexto da formação profissional
Authors: Cunha Gustavo Ximenes
Published: October 2023

Neste trabalho, focalizamos o fenômeno da articulação de constituintes do texto em ações no contexto da formação profissional. Para isso, valemo-nos de contribuições da abordagem genebrina para o estudo da organização do discurso, por permitir uma adequada aproximação de tal fenômeno, que envolve aspectos interacionais, multimodais e cognitivos. Neste estudo, analisamos interações ocorridas em uma oficina de alvenaria, das quais participaram o formador e três aprendizes eletricistas. As interações ocorreram no ano de 2005, no cantão de Genebra, Suíça, e foram produzidas em francês. As análises evidenciaram que, no contexto da formação profissional, as relações de discurso, como reformulação, argumento e contra-argumento, permitem aos interlocutores (formadores e aprendizes) articularem constituintes do texto (atos e intervenções) em ações. Agindo dessa forma, tanto aprendizes quanto o formador colaboram no processo ao longo do qual se dão as atividades formativas.
Sujeitos nulos: uma revisão do estado da arte
Authors: Borges-Gonçalves Humberto
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho detalha os principais estudos sobre a sintaxe dos sujeitos nulos e suas propriedades correlatas nas línguas naturais dentro do programa minimalista. Para tanto, são apresentados e discutidos os quatro tipos de línguas de sujeito nulo que descrevem o estado da arte das pesquisas empreendidas até então, nomeadamente: línguas consistentemente de sujeito nulo; línguas parcialmente de sujeito nulo; línguas de sujeito nulo radical (ou línguas de sujeito nulo orientadas para o discurso); e línguas de sujeito nulo expletivo. Considerando que o português brasileiro e o finlandês são línguas parcialmente de sujeito nulo, comparamos as (as)simetrias na sintaxe de sujeitos nulos entre essas línguas, com recortes ainda não debatidos amplamente na literatura. Indo além da interface morfologia-sintaxe, concluímos que os estudos minimalistas propõem que os traços formais (portanto, abstratos) no núcleo funcional T são cruciais para o licenciamento e a identificação de sujeitos nulos, inclusive nas línguas com orientação discursiva.
Um estudo sobre a linguagem em “Pele Negra, Máscaras Brancas”, De Frantz Fanon
Authors: Flores Valdir do Nascimento , Trindade Severo Renata
Published: October 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma leitura enunciativa (cf. BENVENISTE, 1988, 1989) da obra de Franz Fanon, Pele negra, máscaras brancas. O objetivo principal é promover uma discussão em torno da fala, de quem fala e para quem se fala visando subsidiar um estudo enunciativo-antropológico (FLORES, 2019) que aborde a língua/linguagem como um dos elementos de compreensão dos aspectos envolvidos no interior das reflexões acerca de raça. Objetiva-se, também, fornecer, em linhas gerais, uma base linguística para o campo teórico que aborde temas como racismo. O percurso analítico aqui desenvolvido aponta para uma linguística da diversidade, capaz de incluir o falante não com uma abstração, mas como uma experiência vivida.
Prognostic factors of sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Authors: Kong Tae Hoon
Published: October 2023

Background: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) refers to rapid and often unexplained decline in auditory acuity. Reported recovery rates for SSNHL vary across studies; however, these are usually within the range of 40% to 60%. Although numerous studies have investigated factors that affect auditory restoration, prediction of patients’ hearing recovery remains challenging.Current Concepts: Natural recovery rates for SSNHL range between 32.0% and 65.0%, and treatments commonly include systemic steroid therapy and intratympanic dexamethasone injections. Adjunctive treatments, such as antiviral agents, vasodilators, anticoagulants, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and stellate ganglion block therapy are also utilized. Recovery typically occurs within 2 weeks, and approximately 66.0% of patients have complete or partial hearing restoration. Recovery predominantly occurs early; approximately 78.2% to 90.0% patients recover within 1 month and >98.0% within 3 months. Age is an important factor associated with recovery; patients aged ≥40 years show low recovery rates. Coexisting dizziness is generally associated with unfavorable outcomes. Hearing loss severity and types (based on the frequency-specific pattern of hearing impairment) are associated with poor prognosis. Additionally, systemic conditions like hypertension and diabetes are implicated as etiopathogenetic contributors. In addition to a variety of audiological assessments to evaluate cochlear function, environmental factors, including particulate matter and air pollution affect outcomes.Discussion and Conclusion: During SSNHL treatment, evaluation of factors known to affect recovery is important to determine patients’ hearing restoration potential. Proactive patient counseling is necessary to guide treatment decision-making, particularly for initiation of auditory rehabilitation following incomplete or lack of recovery. Significant variables that affect hearing recovery are useful prognostic indicators. These studies are expected to provide better understanding of the pathophysiology of SSNHL and offer an evidence-based foundation for therapeutic interventions.
Non-pharmacological therapy for tinnitus
Authors: Yim Chae Dong
Published: October 2023

Background: Tinnitus is often difficult to treat because it is closely related to hearing loss, central nervous system disorders, and emotional problems. Although various drug treatments have been attempted for patients with tinnitus, there is no drug that has been clearly proven to be effective. On the other hand, there are some studies showing the effectiveness of various non-pharmacological treatments for tinnitus.Current Concepts: Tinnitus is classified into subjective and objective tinnitus. Representative non-pharmacological treatments for chronic subjective tinnitus include sound therapy, hearing aids or implantable hearing rehabilitation devices, tinnitus retraining therapy, neuropsychiatric therapy, and neuromodulatory treatment. When objective tinnitus does not improve with conservative treatment, surgical treatment can be selected depending on the cause. Acupuncture treatment for tinnitus is not recommended due to lack of evidence on its effectiveness and safety.Discussion and Conclusion: Despite many studies, the mechanisms of tinnitus remain unknown. Thus, it is difficult to cure the cause of tinnitus. Because subjective responses to tinnitus vary according to the patient’s psychological state, a variety of approaches would be needed for the treatment of tinnitus.
Diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia
Authors: Choi Kyoung Hyo
Published: October 2023

Background: Dysphagia refers to an abnormality in the process of transporting food from the mouth to the stomach. Patients with dysphagia have a high risk of airway aspiration, which can often lead to fatal complications such as pneumonia and asphyxia. Recently, interest in the clinical importance of dysphagia has increased in the medical community and society at large.Current Concepts: Dysphagia can be caused by neurological diseases such as stroke and brain injury, or by non-neurological diseases such as head and neck cancer or diverticulum. Diagnosis is mainly performed using videofluoroscopic swallowing study or endoscopic evaluation of swallowing based on a detailed history and physical examination, scintigraphy or esophageal manometry may also be helpful. Recently developed imaging technology using 3-dimensional computed tomography and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging has been implemented. Treatment of dysphagia can be divided into compensatory and facilitative rehabilitation techniques. The most important principle for successful treatment of dysphagia is that it should be performed with a multidisciplinary team approach.Discussion and Conclusion: Dysphagia is an important problem that can seriously impair the patients’ quality of life. Although the general public and medical professionals are interested in dysphagia, many unknown aspects exist regarding the mechanism of dysphagia, and few treatments have been sufficiently proven in terms of safety and effectiveness. Therefore, much attention and effort is still required.
INFLUENCE OF COMMON MENTAL DISORDERS ON PREGNANT WOMEN
Authors: Eduardo da Silva Pereira Marcos , Soares da Costa Douglas , Clara Coutinho de Oliveira Ana , De Lima Amorim Tainá , Carneiro Medeiros Eliana , Karla de Mesquita Silva Diana , Eduarda Ferraz Vilarinho Oliveira Maria , Vieira de Sousa Vilarinho Adriana , Leite Nunes Silva Alves Alanna , Vieira de Sousa Miranda Cristina
Published: October 2023

This narrative review addresses the prevalence and implications of Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) in pregnant women, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention. Systematic research across databases identified a high rate of CMDs in pregnant women, with variances across studies, some showing prevalences as high as 57.1%. Symptoms of CMDs are often confused with typical hormonal and emotional changes during pregnancy, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. This review underscores the urgency of clinical approaches and public policies focused on maternal mental health, targeting both the well-being of the mother and the fetus
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTION IN NON-INVASIVE VENTILATION IN HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Méndez Lucía , Caneiras Cátia , Oliveira Reis Carla , Bernardes Viviana
Published: October 2023

There are numerous studies and recommendations on the complications associated with invasive mechanical ventilation, but few on prevention and control of infection in non-invasive ventilation (NIV), especially at the hospital environment. Healthcare workers (HCW) should be alert to the potential risk of transmission of infection in NIV. The main goal of this manuscript is to establish and promote good practices in the prevention and control of infections associated with NIV, as well as the development of a document that can serve as a guideline for HCW. A review of the literature on cleaning and disinfection of devices in NIV was carried out between February 2019 and August 2020 and the technical specifications of NIV devices, published by the manufacturers, were also analyzed. NIV devices require a high level of disinfection using chemical disinfectants. It is necessary to clean and disinfect the surface of the ventilator daily, while the rest of the components should be cleaned and disinfected with a weekly frequency. It should avoid active humidification when possible, favoring passive humidification. Using a bacteriological filter is extremely important in a hospital environment and should be considered. In patients with COVID-19, it is also recommended to use non-ventilated interfaces and 2 filters, one bacteriological at the outlet of the ventilator and another preferably Heat and Moisture Exchanging Filter (HMEF) in the interface. The cleaning and disinfection instructions for NIV are based on recommendations for decontamination of semi-critical material and basic infection control precautions. This document provides an orientation guide of the main procedures to be implemented in the prevention and control of infection in NIV that must be adapted to each hospital.
“Paraquat Brain”: Have We Researched Enough?
Authors: KATTAMREDDY Ananth Rupesh , THATHAPUDİ Mohit Kumar Moses , GHOSH Victor , MİDDE Jacinth Karunya , KALYANKAR Pravin
Published: October 2023

This letter examines the potential relationship between the highly toxic herbicide paraquat (PQ) and Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite animal studies implicating PQ as a causative factor for PD, the evidence is insufficient due to limited human research on this topic. There is a pressing need for human autopsy-based studies in PQ poisoning fatalities to comprehend paraquat's neuropathology. Further studies are crucial to assess the morbidity in paraquat poisoning survivors, potentially shedding light on clinical links with PD. Although current research hasn't definitively established a causal connection, the absence of evidence shouldn't discourage ongoing investigation. The pursuit of understanding the PQ-PD connection necessitates unwavering commitment from the scientific community.
QUIMIOESTRATIGRAFIA DE FÓSFORO DO TESTEMUNHO DE SONDAGEM 1-LABIO-PE3 (FURO IATE): INVESTIGAÇÃO SOBRE O REGISTRO DE EVENTO DE ANOXIA OCEÂNICA NA BACIA PERNAMBUCO
Authors: Riedel Paulo Ricardo , Lima Filho Mário Ferreira , Mort Haydon Peter
Published: October 2023

A presença de folhelhos negros com concentrações de carbono orgânico total e enxofre em torno de 1% e fragrância característica de gás natural intercalados a litologias típicas de depósitos de ambiente sedimentar transicional, encontrados no testemunho de sonda-gem do poço estratigráfico 1-LABIO-PE3, localizado na cidade do Recife, porção Norte da Bacia Pernambuco, levantou a suspeita de que uma grande perturbação ambiental teria ocorrido durante a deposição deste material. Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma investigação sobre ocorrência de evento de anoxia oceânica em rochas sedimen-tares do Cretáceo superior (CenomanianoTuroniano) da Bacia Pernambuco, NE-Brasil. O estudo foi baseado na quimioestratigrafia do fósforo, realizada em 34 amostras do testemunho de sondagem, distribuídas entre as profundidades de 80.50 e 54.00 me-tros. As concentrações do fósforo nas amostras foram realizadas através de espectrofo-tometria ultravioleta-visível e divididas nas fases distintas: orgânico (P-Orgânico) e inorgânico (P-Inorgânico). Os resultados obtidos sugerem que a camada de folhelhos negros da formação Estiva foi depositada durante o evento de anoxia oceânica 2 (ou Evento Bonarelli). As paleotemperaturas e níveis oceânicos elevados durante o Cretáceo teriam favorecido o aporte de nutrientes às bacias oceânicas. A degradação bacteriológi-ca da matéria orgânica no fundo da bacia teria consumido o oxigênio livre na água tor-nando-a redutora. Nestas condições, a fixação do fósforo nos sedimentos, na forma de mineralizações autigênicas, seria prevenida, reciclando este elemento como nutriente na zona trófica.
CONTRIBUIÇÃO GEOFÍSICA NA ÁREA DA MINA BONFIM, LAJES (RN): IMPLICAÇÃO À EXPLORAÇÃO DE SKARNS MINERALIZADOS EM AU-BI
Authors: De Mesquita Nayara Moreira , Biondo Vanessa Ribeiro , Souza Neto João Adauto
Published: October 2023

A Faixa Seridó, conhecida na Província Borborema por conter vários depósitos de inte-resse econômico, abriga ao longo das zonas de cisalhamento e nas proximidades de plútons graníticos, várias ocorrências de skarns dentro, ou no contato dos mármores da Formação Jucurutu. As análises de aeromagnetometria e a aerogamaespectrometria fo-ram utilizadas para a caracterização da área da Mina de Au-Bi-W de Bonfim afim de entender o comportamento geofísico da área. Os mapas magnetométricos de redução ao polo, primeira derivada vertical e derivada tilt foram utilizados para a caracterização estrutural da área, evidenciando as zonas de cisalhamento e estruturas de três direções preferenciais: NNE, ENE e E-W. Com base no mapa do sinal analítico, três domínios foram divididos, sendo o primeiro representado pelas anomalias de alto relevo magnéti-co correlacionadas às formações ferríferas da Formação Jucurutu, aos gabros e dioritos da Suíte intrusiva São João do Sabugi e aos plugs de olivina basaltos do Basalto Macau. O domínio de relevo mediano é onde ocorre a anomalia associada ao skarn da Mina Bonfim, que apresenta resposta magnética devido à minerais como magnetita, ilmenita e pirrotita associados à paragênese mineral da scheelita. Os mapas gamaespectrométricos do potássio anômalo e fator F contribuíram na delimitação de áreas de alteração hidro-termal. Uma fusão de imagem entre a primeira derivada vertical e o potássio anômalo foi efetuada e adicionados ocorrências de Au, W a fim de selecionar zonas de interesse geofísico na prospecção de Au-Bi-W. Adicionalmente, a partir do janelamento do mapa do sinal analítico, foi possível identificar 4 anomalias pequenas, similares à associada aos skarns polimetálicos da Mina Bonfim.
OS MAWSONIÍDEOS DAS BACIAS SEDIMENTARES DO NORDESTE DO BRASIL: REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Barbosa Rizoaldo Do Espírito Santo , Da Silva Marcia Cristina , Duque Rudah Ruano Cavalcanti , Barreto Alcina Magnólia Franca
Published: October 2023

Mawsoniidae é uma família de peixes sarcopterígios originados no Triássico Médio e junto a outros sarcopeterígios são conhecidos popularmente como celacantos. Ocorrências desse grupo nas bacias sedimentares do Nordeste estão associadas aos ambientes fluviais, lacustres e com influência marinha durante os estágios iniciais da fragmentação do Gondwana. Seus registros mostram uma íntima relação entre as paleoictiofaunas do Brasil e da África no início da formação do Oceano Atlântico. Quatro espécies são encontradas nas bacias sedimentares brasileiras, distribuídas nos gêneros Mawsonia, Axelrodichthys e Parnaibaia, com registro de ossos de crânio e pós-crânio, datados do Jurássico Superior ao Cretáceo Superior. O objetivo da pesquisa foi apresentar o estado da arte sobre os celacantiformes presentes em onze bacias sedimentares do Nordeste do Brasil.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DO POTENCIAL ECONÔMICO DOS DEPÓSITOS DE AREIAS BRANCAS LOCALIZADOS NA ZONA RURAL DOS MUNICÍPIOS DE GOIANA E ITAQUITINGA, ESTADO DE PERNAMBUCO
Authors: Holanda Filho Winston Álvares Spencer , De Souza Sebastião Rodrigo Cortez
Published: October 2023

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo apresentar os dados de um mapeamento geológico focado no minério de areia branca média (ABM) na região rural entre os municípios de Itaquitinga e Goiana, estado de Pernambuco, numa área de 36 km², localizados geologicamente na sub-bacia Olinda. Os resultados permitiram contribuir para o entendimento da geologia local e gênese do depósito mineral colúvio-eluvial em superfície e subsuperfície para fins de exploração e explotação do minério ABM. A partir da análise de furos de sondagem disponibilizados pela empresa Itapessoca Agro Industrial, bem como com os dados coletados no trabalho de campo, foram elaborados mapa geológico e mapa de ocorrência do minério ABM, ambos em detalhe (escala 1:15.000). Foram realizados ensaios físicos que permitiram caracterizar o minério como areia branca média pobremente selecionada, subangulosa a subarredonda. Os resultados das análises químicas nas amostras de ABM revelaram teores médios altíssimos de SiO2 de 98,61%, bem como teores baixos dos principais elementos deletérios (TiO2 de 0,29%, Al2O3 de 0,69% e Fe2O3 de 0,12%), dentre outros. O minério ABM integra estratigraficamente o conjunto dos depósitos colúvio-eluviais, que se apresenta cobrindo a Fm. Barreiras na forma de “sheet sands”, e tem sua origem associada a um processo de intemperismo químico decorrentes da circulação de água meteórica. O intemperismo químico, causado pela presença de águas pluviais, gerou uma intensa lixiviação na Fm. Barreiras, criando como produto residual a formação de depósitos arenosos de areia, que foram classificadas e individualizadas em areia branca média (ABM), areia cinza clara média (ACcM) e aAreia cinza escura média (ACeM), localizados no topo e nas encostas dos tabuleiros costeiros. Os resultados deste trabalho demonstraram que a ABM se classifica como um recurso mineral indicado, com reserva provável de aproximadamente 12,1 M ton na área estudada e que se apresenta como minério economicamente viável para explotação por satisfazer as demandas industriais da construção civil.
AN UNUSUAL PARAGENESIS OF DIAMOND, GRAPHITE, AND CALCITE: A RAMAN SPECTROSCOPIC STUDY
Authors: Thomas Rainer , Rericha Adolf , Davidson Paul , Beurlen Hartmut
Published: October 2023

This work presents a study of an unusual synthetic diamond sample, where calcite is the main phase in addition to diamond. Using Raman spectroscopy it can be shown that in addition to diamond carbon forms four different generations: highly ordered graphite-II, lower ordered graphite-I as spandrel between different mineral grains, weakly-ordered carbonaceous material as graphite-III and the hexagonal diamond lonsdaleite (here graphite-IV) as last formation in calcite. Graphite-III can be found mainly in the calcite body. According to the fine dispersion of this carbonaceous material and the arrangement on grain boundaries, we assume that carbon was dissolved in the calcite melt, and that by the activated state of carbon in the calcite melt the formation of diamond is favored near 1760°C, and 6.8 GPa. Lonsdaleite as minor phase may have been formed as an longlived intermediate state under standard conditions between graphite and diamond. Evidence shows that there are two different lonsdaleite phases (possibly hexagonal and monocline) present. The prevailing diamond is characterized by the first-order Raman line at 1333 cm-1. However, there are also present diamonds with the first-order Raman line down to 1310.6 cm-1, corresponding to 13C = 0.511. Significantly there is the strong decrease of the optical damage threshold with increase of the 13C content.
PEG2009 PRE-SYMPOSIUM FIELD TRIP GUIDE: EASTERN BRAZILIAN PEGMATITE PROVINCE (MINAS GERAIS)
Authors: Pedrosa-Soares Antônio Carlos , Chaves Mario Luiz , Scholz Ricardo , Dias Coralie
Published: October 2023

Pegmatite gemstones became officially known in the Brazil history since the last decades of the 17th century, when green tourmalines were found in the central-northeastern Minas Gerais region by Fernão Dias Paes Leme, one of the most famous leaders of Brazilian colonizers. Later, pioneer naturalists and geologists of the 19th century first decades, such as von Eschwege, von Spix & von Martius and Saint-Hilaire, referred to pegmatite gem deposits and/or trading of coloured gems in regions of the Araçuaí, Jequitinhonha, Doce and Mucuri river valleys. However, only in the 20th century, particularly during and after the Second World War, pegmatites became important mineral deposits in Brazil owing to efforts to increase the production of mica, beryl and quartz for the USA military industry. This mining development was accompanied by pioneer geologic studies and several new mineral specimens were discovered. Accordingly, the Brazilian pegmatite populations were grouped into the Eastern, Northern and Southern Brazilian pegmatite provinces. These provinces were defined mainly based on the geographical distribution of pegmatites, because at that time Brazil lacked geological maps even for a regional approach. This guide was elaborated for a pre-symposium field trip held before 2009 PEG - 4th International Symposium on Granitic Pegmatites, and focused on different aspects of pegmatites located in three important districts of the Eastern Brazilian Pegmatite Province (EBPP), namely São José da Safira, Conselheiro Pena and Araçuaí pegmatite districts. The field trip included from primitive garimpos for mineral exploitation to a very organized mine, showing pegmatites with different mineral (beryl, phosphate, spodumene or tourmaline) specializations that are related to distinct geologic settings and genetic conditions. A visit to a quarry for dimension stone on a pegmatite body was also scheduled. This guide also presents a synthesis on the geologic setting of the main EBPP pegmatite districts and their main features, followed by brief descriptions of the field trip stops. Those were the Ipê Pegmatite in Governador Valadares town, Sapucaia Pegmatite in the town of Galileia, Boa Vista and Cigana Pegmatites in the town of Conselheiro Pena, K2 Ornamental Pegmatite Quarry in Itinga town, CBL Spodumene Mine in Araçuaí town, Água Santa Mine and a pegmatite swarm which occurs along a road cut of the BR-342, both located in the town of Coronel Murta.
Anomaly Detection in Cyber Security with Graph-Based LSTM in Log Analysis
Authors: ALACA Yusuf , CELIK Yuksel , GOEL Sanjay
Published: October 2023

Intrusion detection systems utilize the analysis of log data to effectively detect anomalies. However, detecting anomalies quickly and effectively in large and heterogeneous log data can be challenging. To address this difficulty, this study proposes the GLSTM (Graph-based Long Short-Term Memory) framework, a graph-based deep learning model that analyzes log data to detect cyber-attacks rapidly and effectively. The framework involves standardizing the complex and diverse log data, training this data on an artificial intelligence model, and detecting anomalies. Initially, the complex and diverse log data is transformed into graph data using Node2Vec, enabling efficient and rapid analysis on the artificial intelligence model. Subsequently, these graph data are trained using LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory), Bi-LSTM, and GRU(Gated Recurrent Unit) deep learning algorithms. The proposed framework is tested using Hadoop’s HDFS dataset, collected from different systems and heterogeneous sources, as well as the BGL and IMDB datasets. Experimental results on the selected datasets demonstrate high levels of success.
Equity in Health Technology Assessment
Authors: Husein Farah
Published: October 2023

Equity-focused health technology assessment (HTA) can help ensure that health care interventions are evaluated and implemented fairly and that health systems are aware of and can take measures to redress inequities, where possible, to achieve the best health outcomes for everyone.

CADTH has made a commitment to apply a lens of equity and inclusiveness throughout the organization, to foster health systems that include diverse persons across Canada and that can better respond to their self-identified priorities and health needs.
Use of MRI and CT in Private Imaging Facilities in Canada (2021-2023)
Authors: CADTH
Published: October 2023

The private, for-profit imaging landscape is expanding and is anticipated to continue expanding due to changes in some provincial government policies aimed at reducing wait lists.

The collection of data on private imaging can help to build a complete and comprehensive picture of overall procedural capacity across the country.

Estimates on the number of publicly funded exams conducted in private facilities can inform the extent to which wait times have been impacted by the shift in some provincial government policies.

The number of MRI and CT exams conducted at private facilities has increased over the past 4 fiscal years, with the exception of the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020 to 2021).

Payment through private insurance and out-of-pocket payments were the main funding sources for MRI scans in 2021 to 2023 in the private setting. Provincial health care insurance was the main funding source for CT scans conducted at private facilities.
Higher-order calibration on WindRAD (Wind Radar) scatterometer winds
Authors: Li Zhen , Stoffelen Ad , Verhoef Anton , Wang Zhixiong , Shang Jian , Yin Honggang
Published: October 2023

Abstract. WindRAD (Wind Radar) is a dual-frequency rotating fan-beam scatterometer instrument on the FY-3E (FengYun-3E) satellite. Scatterometers are generally calibrated using the linear NOC (NWP Ocean Calibration) method to control the main gain factor of the radar. While WindRAD is stable, the complex geometry, the design of the instrument, and the rotating antenna make the backscatter (σ∘) distributions persistently non-linear; hence NOC is insufficient. Therefore, a higher-order calibration (HOC) method is proposed. The CDF (cumulative distribution function) matching technique is employed to match the CDF of measured σ∘ instances to simulated σ∘ instances. HOC removes the non-linearities for each incidence angle. However, it is not constructed to remove the anomalous harmonic azimuth dependencies caused by the antenna rotation. These azimuth dependencies are reduced by NOCant (NOC as a function of incidence angle and relative antenna azimuth angle). Therefore, the combination of HOC and NOCant is implemented to correct both anomalous σ∘ amplitude and azimuth variations. The wind retrieval performance is evaluated with NOCant, HOC, and HOC and NOCant combined. The wind statistics and the cone distance metric both show that HOC&NOCant achieves the optimal winds for C-band and Ku-band. The calibrations have been tested on two operational input data versions; HOC works well on both data versions and HOC&NOCant can achieve the optimal wind performance for both data versions. This confirms the usefulness of HOC in the case of non-linear instrument gain anomalies.