bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALYSIS OF INDONESIA'S SHOOTER ATHLETE TRAINING MANAGEMENT ON AUSTRALIAN ARMY SKILL AT ARMS MEETING COMPETITION
Authors:   Indonesia Defense University,, Ali Yusuf , Yulia Rahmi ,   Universitas Bina Nusantara
Published: April 2023

Indonesia as a state with a strategic position that becomes international sea traffic lanes should have a strong and professional military. The professionalism of the soldiers of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) demonstrated by the achievements of the Army shooter athletes at international level competitions. One of the international level competitions that have raised the name of Indonesia every year is the annual AASAM (Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting). In this competition, from 2008 to 2018 the Army had won this competition for 11 years in a row. Therefore, it becomes interesting to examine the management of exercises carried out by the Indonesian Army on shooter athletes. This research was conducted using qualitative methods. Based on the findings in the field and the results of the researchers' analysis, it can be concluded that the management training conducted by the Army for shooter athletes who participate in the AASAM competition is carried out with a regular chain of command so as to produce controlled activities and can achieve the expected targets. This was achieved because the Army had carried out this activity for many years and every year improvements were made from the results of the evaluation of activities.
PEMBENTUKAN GENERASI AL-FATEH BERTERASKAN AL-QURAN DAN AL-SUNNAH
Authors:   National Defence University of Malaysia, Ismail Amnah Saayah , Mohd Poad Muhamad Izzat Farhan
Published: April 2023

Generasi muda adalah pengganti kepemimpinan masa kini. Kebangkitan dan kejatuhan sebuah negara adalah bergantung kepada keperibadian, pengetahuan, dan kemampuan kepemimpinan mereka. Penulisan ini akan membincangkan bagaimana pemimpin boleh dibentuk berdasarkan al-Quran dan al-Sunnah dan menjadikan Sultan Muhammad al-Fateh sebagai contoh. Kedudukan Sultan Muhammad al-Fateh sebagai penguasa muda dengan standard moral yang tinggi, sentiasa mahu mahu menambah pengetahuan dan usaha yang berterusan untuk mengasah kemahirannya harus menjadi inspirasi bagi pemuda masa kini. Dengan menggunakan metodologi analisis kandungan, kajian ini mendapati bahawa banyak panduan sudah digariskan dalam Al-Quran dan Sunnah yang dapat digunakan dalam membentuk pemimpin masa kini. Pada masa yang sama, keperibadian Sultan Muhammad al-Fateh juga dapat dijadikan model untuk melengkapkan lagi proses yang diperlukan dalam membentuk generasi di bawah bimbingan Al-Quran dan Sunnah.
Point-of-care device for Graves’ disease detection using Infrared Thermography
Authors:   Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Sharma Vaishali ,   All India Institute of Medical Science Rishikesh IAIIMS), Dhingra Vandana K ,   Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Kumar Ashok ,   Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Goswami Mayank
Published: April 2023

IR Thermography (IRT) provides real-time, non-invasive sub-surface images of

the thyroid region without any hazardous radiation exposures. Thermography

represents thermal radiation in the form of an image and provides information

about important physiological parameters using skin temperature distribution.

Graves' disease is the most frequently diagnosed disease of women in India.

Patients with graves' disease have different temperature distribution relative to

the healthy ones. This paper aims to use thermography with deep learning and

machine learning techniques to develop a GUI/non-invasive method for detecting

graves' disease.

A CNN-based app is developed and deployed in a clinical environment to add to

the analysis so as to diminish sparsity in the available data set. For our study IR

Images of the sixty persons with different age groups and gender has been taken

and showed that control and hyperthyroid patient have different behaviour and lie

in different quadrants, which can help clinicians to conclude whether the patient is

healthy or not. It is expected that this imaging biomarker test will reduce the

ethical burden on clinicians' shoulders before recommending scintigraphy and

standard thyroid blood tests, thus saving costs at patients' end and pathology

labs in populated countries such as India. An affordable Thermal plug-and-play

attachment can be connected to any smartphone for faster diagnosis at the

patient end, converting the smartphone into a point of care device.
Air-coupled UCT SystemAutomation Using MATLAB®
Authors:   Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Kumar Ankur ,   Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Goswami Mayank
Published: April 2023

A 2D air-coupled Ultrasound Computed Tomography (UCT) system has been
developed. Interfacing algorithms, data acquisition and signal processing
algorithms are developed for the real-time control and automation of the system.
MATLAB® is used as a tool to automate the system. The system consists of aircoupled
ultrasound transducers, pulse generator, data acquisition module and
actuators. The air-coupled ultrasound transducers didn't require the use of
couplant or media, therefore the couplant-related issue are absent. The modules
are synchronized to work in coordination to perform the complete scanning. The
parallel beam geometry is implemented to perform the scanning. The actuators
are interfaced using a microcontroller to control the scanning object in real-time.
The interfacing algorithms are implemented to interface each component with the
controlling system. The data acquisition module acquires the transmission data,
which is then processed to extract the information. The transmission data
consists of several peaks containing information about the intermediate medium.
The ultrasound signal processing algorithms for amplitude analysis of the
multiple peaks in the envelope are developed. The method is implemented to
process the acquired signal during the scanning. The projection data is extracted
for each transmission data to reconstruct the specimen of the scanned object.
The final system produces the profile of the object automatically.
On the application of UPV in health monitoring of Indian Rail section using AE Technique
Authors:   National Institute of Technology Durgapur,, Kundu Tamal ,   National Institute of Technology Durgapur,, Pal Apurba ,   National Institute of Technology Durgapur,, Roy Parikshit ,   National Institute of Technology Durgapur,, Datta Aloke Kumar ,   National Institute of Technology Durgapur,, Topdar Pijush
Published: April 2023

The health monitoring of rail sections from the perspective of safety is a

significant field of research in the context of the Indian Railway, which is thought

to be Asia's second-largest rail network. The main focus of health monitoring is to

assess damages and determine their location in order to initiate the appropriate

measures. One of the well-known Non-Destructive Techniques (NDTs), the

Acoustic Emission (AE) technique can be used for this purpose.

However, the literature suggests that the appropriate localization of damage,

which is in fact AE source, is challenging due to the complex geometry of the rail

section. Continuous research going on in this direction and the pencil lead break

(PLB) method often serves the purpose of simulated AE source in the

experimental investigation of these research works. There are a few limitations

present in the PLB method due to its manual operation. In the practical scenario,

PLB requires expertise to operate perfectly. Moreover, the complexity of the

application of PLB is increased in case of uneven surfaces. In this context, PLB

can be replaced by an Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) instrument. UPV

instrument produces an ultrasonic signal which is very similar to PLB. In this

study, an effort is paid to detect and localize the simulated AE sources produced

by a UPV instrument in the Indian rail section under laboratory conditions using

AE technique. The localisation of such simulated AE sources is done using an

Artificial Neural Network (ANN) based methodology. The ANN model is

developed using the basic parameters of the AE signal. Further, a set of PLB

sources are also applied to the rail section and localization of these sources is

also done. Localisation results of both simulated AE sources, PLBs and UPVgenerated

ones, are compared.

It is found that the localization using ANN of the simulated AE source is done with

a minimal error of 1.3%. The technique is promising and there is a good scope for

future research and application in health monitoring of different types of

structures.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Imaging Of Damage In CFRP Laminates Under Low-Velocity Impact
Authors:   Indian Institute of Technology, Shukla Bhaskar ,   Indian Institute of Technology, Raju Gangadharan
Published: April 2023

In the last few decades, fibre-reinforced composites have seen significant growth

in use in aircraft and automotive structures because of their superior properties

such as high specific strength and stiffness, good fatigue and wear tolerance.

During operation, these structures are subjected to different loading conditions

including impact which may cause damage to them. Damage caused by lowvelocity

impacts is more severe since it is undetectable in general visual

inspections but it may reduce structural integrity significantly. In this work

behavior of CFRP laminates under low-velocity impact is investigated. The effect

of the impact energy on the damage is studied for the different stacking

sequences of CFRP laminates. Composite laminates are fabricated with different

stacking sequences and tested with a drop weight impact testing machine under

different impact energies. Phased array ultrasonic technique is used to

investigate the damage configuration of impacted specimens. A comparative

study on damage shape and size as a function of the impact energy is done for

different stacking sequences.
Bearing Fault Diagnosis usingEnhanced Envelope Analysis
Authors:   CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, J Prawin
Published: April 2023

Early fault detection and diagnosis of bearing is of paramount importance in wind

turbines as it contributes to around 70% of gearbox and 21%-70% of generator

failure. This paper presents an enhanced envelope analysis technique for

bearing fault identification using vibration measurements. The raw vibration

signal measured from the outer casing of the WT gearbox with faulty bearing has

not only fault frequency component but also resonant frequency, discrete

frequency (gear and shaft) and high frequency background noise. The present

work diagnose bearing faults through a three-step process: i) using Auto-

Regressive(AR) time series model to remove discrete frequency components of

gear and shaft ii) fault-sensitive frequency and demodulation band selection

using spectral kurtosis. The spectral kurtosis is expected to higher around the

region of resonance frequencies when fault occurs otherwise the fault signal is

modulated. iii) envelope analysis to obtain spectrum by Hilbert Transform (HT)

and retrieval of fault information. The order of the AR model is chosen such that

the residual signal exhibits maximum kurtosis and spectral kurtosis is computed

through short time Fourier Transform (STFT). The enhanced envelope analysis

technique for bearing fault diagnosis is verified and validated using numerical

simulations and Korea Aerospace University bearing damage benchmark

datasets.
A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kabul, Afghanistan form 2020 to 2021
Authors:   Medical Research Center, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan., Madadi Shekiba , Arif Shamim
Published: April 2023

Background: Leishmaniasis is one of the most neglected diseases in several countries, but Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, is the largest center of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the world. In the present study, we investigated the prevalence of Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Kabul during 2021 and 2022. [Methods: The present study was a descriptive-cross-sectional retrospective study. It was done based on the information of patients who visited the NMLCP from January, 21, 2021 to October 29, 2022, for the diagnosis of leishmaniasis. Required information including age, gender, type, number and location of the lesion, and date of the visit were extracted from the hospital database. Results: The result of this study showed that the highest rate of CL was in 2021 and the lowest was in 2022. Most infected were children. Face lesion was the most common lesion in the patients and most of the infected patients had one lesion while others had more lesions. Conclusion: in this study, we demonstrated that 12,292 people were infected with CL in Kabul in 2021 and 2022. The cutaneous leishmaniasis epidemicity in Afghanistan is mainly due to poverty, lack of access to health services, cultural and social barriers, lack of vector control, destruction of public health infrastructure, poor access to health services, and migration of people from non-endemic regions to endemic provinces.
COCKROACHES AS VECTORS OF PARASITES OF MEDICAL IMPORTANCE; Reports from Six states in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom-Jos, Nigeria., I.E. Onah , P.O. Uweh , A.D. Yaji
Published: April 2023

Background cockroaches are not associated with diseases as noted with mosquitoes and fleas (by direct transmission); however, they harbour pathogens (typically those causing gastroenteritis) which are indiscriminately deposited on foods and equipment as the cockroaches comes in contact with them. Methods This report reveals an association of cockroaches with 13 bacteria species, 7 fungal species and 18 soil transmitted helminths all of which are medically important and have been implicated in many gastro-intestinal disorders. Entamoeba species, Balantidium coli, hookworm and Ascaris lumbricoides have been reported to cause chronic diarrhea, liver complications and stunted growth in the affected people. Pathogen were independently isolat¬ed from the alimentary canal and body surface of cockroaches collected from toilets, residential houses, hostels, kitchens, living rooms, wardrobes and health facilities at six different states in Nigeria. Results This affirms that cockroaches constitute a serious public health threat in Nigeria. This study emphasizes the need to raise awareness on safeguarding food sources from being contaminated by cockroaches, as it may lead to the mechanical transmission of parasite-related morbidities. Conclusion Proper personal hygiene and environmental sanitation is strongly recommended since cockroaches only thrive in filthy environments. Periodic fumigation of hospitals and hostels is also imperative to reduce risks of nosocomial infections.
Analyzing Community Needs of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in the Skid-Row Community
Authors: Elhaija Ahmad , Chu Nathan
Published: April 2023

Skid Row is a neighborhood in Los Angeles with a large unhoused population. Individuals experiencing homelessness do not have their multitude of needs met with the services provided by existing support systems. The goal of this study is to evaluate the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness in the Skid Row community and to identify solutions aimed at meeting the identified needs. The International Collegiate Health Initiative (ICHI), a 501(c)-3 nonprofit based in Los Angeles, conducted a community-focused needs assessment and a comprehensive review of the literature regarding community-based solutions aimed at addressing the needs of the specific population. The ICHI team utilized a cross-sectional survey approach to conduct a community-focused needs assessment of adults experiencing homelessness in Skid Row. Descriptive analysis of the data collected reveals unmet needs in regards to individual health, social support, and employment among individuals experiencing homelessness. The data also reveals service priorities regarding mental health care, medical care, and employment services, which align with prior literature regarding needs among the adult population in Skid Row. There is potential to meet the needs of the unhoused population residing in Skid Row through community-based projects and public health interventions.
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses From the United State's Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Elhaija Ahmad , Debbaneh Rita
Published: April 2023

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that was declared to be a pandemic by the WHO on March 11th, 2020. A catastrophic public health crisis, its effects are still being felt to this day and will certainly be experienced in the years to come–both in the United States and abroad. A 2021 report by the University of California-San Francisco Global Institute of Health Sciences critiqued the U.S response to the outbreak by assessing domestic leadership, the measures taken, and the resulting impact on healthcare, the economy, and American lives. From a political perspective, the report found that federal guidance was sluggish and unclear, leading to varied strategies among individual states; partisanship also contributed to the fragmented subnational measures. Additionally, the Center of Disease Control’s (CDC) early rejection and later promotion of face-mask use increased public division over masking mandates. This lack of organization extended towards public health interventions: ineffective contact-tracing and problems with test-kit development and capacity resulted in dramatically increased endemicity. Accompanying lockdowns continued to renew, shuttering businesses and leaving almost 27 million Americans unemployed by the end of 2020. The pandemic’s effects were especially seen in hospitals where ICUs greatly exceeded capacity and high burnout provoked physician attrition rates. Despite these shortcomings, the U.S commitment to creating a vaccine was notable. Collaboration between the private and public sectors led to a both accelerated and safe treatment development. Ultimately, the report concluded that preemptive measures should be taken to better fortify the U.S in the event of a future pandemic. Steps to consider include apolitical public health institutions, swift and better-coordinated responses from experts, and investments in resources to combat pathogen outbreaks.
PENGARUH EXERCISE TERHADAP KULITAS SPERMATOZOA PADA SAPI SIMENTAL
Authors: Siswoyo Purwo , Rusdhi Alfath , Suleman Agus
Published: April 2023

ABSTRAK

Penelitian pengaruh exercise terhadap kualitas spermatozoa pada sapi simmental dilaksanakan di Laboratorium UPTD Inseminasi Buatan Dinas Ketahanan Pangan dan Peternakan Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh exercise terhadap kualitas spermatozoa sapi simmental. Penelitian ini mengunakan tiga ekor sapi jantan yang berumur 2-3 tahun. Analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan. P0: spermatozoa ditampung tanpa exercise. P1: spermatozoa ditampung dengan exercise 5 menit. P2: spermatozoa ditampung dengan exercise 10 menit. P3: spermatozoa ditampung dengan exercise 15 menit yang dilakukan sebelum penampungan. Parameter yang diamati dalam penelitian ini meliputi gerak massa, gerak individu, konsentrasi, viabilitas (persentase hidup – mati). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemeriksaan adalah volume semen rata-rata 4,2 ml  dengan rataan 2,5 – 7,5, warna putih susu dan krem, pH 7 konsistensi sedang-kental. Rataan gerak massa 2,35 ± 0,25. Gerak individu 2,00 ± 0,00, konsentrasi 1.946 ± 179,20, viabilitas 77,11 ± 3,14 dapat disimpulkan bahwa perlakuan exercise tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap kualitas spermatozoa sapi simmental.

Kata kunci: exercise, spermatozoa, sapi simmental.

 

ABSTRACT

The study of the effect of exercise on the quality of spermatozoa in simmental cattle was carried out in the UPTD Laboratory of Artificial Insemination of the Food and Animal Husbandry Service of North Sumatra Province. The purpose of this study was to find out how much influence exercise has on the quality of simmental cow spermatozoa. This study used three bulls aged 2-3 years. The data analysis used in this study was a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 5 replications. P0: spermatozoa are collected without exercise. P1: The spermatozoa is accommodated by a 5-minute exercise. P2: spermatozoa are accommodated by a 10-minute exercise. P3: Spermatozoa are collected by a 15-minute exercise carried out before the shelter. The parameters observed in this study included mass motion, individual motion, concentration, viability (percentage of life - death). The results showed that the examination was an average cement volume of 4.2 ml with an average of 2.5 - 7.5, milky white and creamy, pH 7 medium-thick consistency. Average mass motion 2.35 ± 0.25. Individual movements of 2.00 ± 0.00, concentration of 1.946 ± 179.20, viability of 77.11 ± 3.14 can be concluded that exercise treatment did not significantly affect the quality of simmental cow spermatozoa.

Keywords: exercise, spermatozoa, simmental cattle.
An Analysis of the Internet of Everything
Authors: Qamar Roheen , Baqar Ali Zardari
Published: April 2023

The term "Internet of Things" (IoT) refers to a lengthy period in which physical objects that are not typically associated with PCs but are connected to the Internet in some fashion. Yet, computing must advance beyond conventional scenarios using portable devices and smartphones in order to realize the IoT goal. It must also network common physical objects and integrate intelligence with the environment. As a result, new computing features and problems will appear. The networking of smart devices ranging from a small coffee maker to a massive car that interact with one another without requiring human involvement is referred to as the "Internet of Things," also known as "Device communications.". The term "Internet of Things" (IoT) alludes to a time in the future when regular physical objects that are not often used in a desktop environment will be somehow connected to the Internet. Yet, in order to realize the IoT vision, computing must advance beyond conventional use cases involving portable devices and smartphones to include networking of everyday physical objects as well as the fusion of intelligence with the environment. This will cause new computer features and issues to appear. This article's main objective is to analyses the internet of things survey and any potential traits, challenges, or privacy concerns that can arise when the IoT becomes a reality as more and more physical products are connected to the internet
THE MEANING OF FRIENDSHIP: THE STORY OF A HUMAN AND DOG IN THE BUL ANIMATION
Authors: Yasa Gede Pasek Putra Adnyana
Published: April 2023

Purpose: Bul animation is full of meaning and moral messages. The meaning implied in it is the friendship between dogs and humans that occurs as a result of the gap in the social life of people in urban environments. The gap is interpreted through the interaction between the character of a scavenger and a dog. The purpose of this study is to analyze the interaction of the characters of a scavenger and a dog to form a story of friendship.

Research methods: This study uses an interpretive qualitative semiotic analysis method.

Findings: The research is centered on studying animation from the area of ??art studies, which specifically studies the meaning in every scene in the Bul animation. The meaning of friendship is created in the animated film Bul through a sign system in the form of icons, indexes, and symbols. The formation of the meaning of friendship can be observed in scenes 4 to scene 9. Friendship or friendship is a term that describes the behavior of cooperation and mutual support between two or more social entities. The meaning of friendship is created in a storyline and interaction between the characters in the animated film Bul, namely the scavengers and the dog. Through friendship, loyalty arises through the character of a dog who does not want to part with his friend (a scavenger). It signifies deep loyalty.

Implication: The research results are helpful as a reference in creating animated works that can imply meaning or moral messages.
Impact of Internet Culture on Indonesian Values and Moral Decision Making
Authors: Laoebela Basthian A , Bunga Gerald Aldytia , Mayasari Nanny , Sagena Unggul
Published: April 2023

As internet usage has grown, so has the influence of internet culture on Indonesian values and moral decision making. The internet provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and perspectives, and it has the potential to shape and transform social and cultural norms and values. For example, internet culture may promote the spread of liberal and progressive ideas, and it may provide a voice to marginalized and underrepresented groups. Exposure to internet culture can influence Indonesian values and moral decision making in a number of ways. One of the key ways is through the exposure to a wider range of ideas, perspectives, and behaviors, which can challenge and broaden existing cultural norms and values. For example, internet culture may expose individuals to more liberal and progressive ideas, promoting greater tolerance and inclusiveness. This study aims to find out how the impact of the internet for Indonesia, especially values and moral decision making. Based on the literature study conducted in this study, it is known that the internet has both positive and negative impacts on Indonesian values and moral decision-making. To minimize negative impacts, strategies such as content filtering, media and digital literacy programs, promoting responsible online behavior, and enforcing online regulations could be implemented. A proactive and multi-faceted approach that considers the specific context and needs of Indonesian society could help to maximize the internet's positive benefits while minimizing its negative impacts.
A Simple and Rapid Spectrophotometric method for the determination of Iodate in table salt samples using Pyrogallol red dye
Authors: Kulkarni P.
Published: April 2023

A simple and rapid spectrophotometric method for the determination of iodate in table salt samples has been standardized using the oxidation reaction of iodate with pyrogallol red dye in sulphuric acid medium. The determination of iodate was done by measuring the decrease in absorbance of pyrogallol red dye at 470 nm. A standard calibration curve was prepared, for iodate concentrations in the range of 0.05 µg mL-1 to5 µg mL-1. The effect of NaCl and Iinterference on iodate determination has been studied. The kinetics of the reaction between pyrogallol red and iodate has also been studied. The oxidation reaction was found to be first order with respect to iodate concentration. The method has been used for the determination of iodate in 10 different brands of locally available common salt samples. Key Words: Iodate, Table salt, Pyrogallol
Teor de sódio nos salgadinhos à base de milho e de trigo comercializados na cidade de Fortaleza, Ceará
Authors: Feitosa Maria do Espírito Santo Aguiar , Silva Antonio de Pádua Valença da
Published: April 2023

O sódio usualmente encontrado nos alimentos na forma de cloreto de sódio ou sal é um nutriente essencial para a manutenção das várias funções fisiológicas do organismo. O alto consumo de sal na dieta pode ser explicado não só pela adição deste condimento durante a preparação dos alimentos, mas também pelo uso de produtos industrializados. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo verificar o teor de sódio, através das informações nutricionais presentes nos salgadinhos à base de milho e à base de trigo de acordo com a legislação vigente e relacionar a medida caseira com a porção declarada. Foi realizada uma avaliação no rótulo de 16 amostras, 8 á base de milho e 8 á base de trigo no período de maio a agosto de 2012 em que se observou a quantidade de sódio por porção, a porção e sua equivalência na medida caseira tendo como base o registro fotográfico e calculamos o teor de sódio presente em 100g de cada marca. O teor médio de sódio encontrado nos salgadinhos à base de milho foi de 812 mg de sódio/ 100g, enquanto que nos salgadinhos à base de trigo foi de 1018 mg de sódio/100g. Ficou evidenciado nesse trabalho que todas as amostras de salgadinhos apresentaram alto teor de sódio e que a relação entre a porção declarada no rótulo e a medida caseira em produtos à base de trigo, não apresentaram conformidade entre as dimensões da matéria-prima e a referida medida e o peso.
Avaliação microbiológica e parasitológica de alfaces minimamente processadas, comercializadas em supermercados da cidade de Fortaleza, Ceará
Authors: Peixoto Lorena Oliveira , Azevedo Clarisse Vasconcelos de , Almeida Sarah Maria de Araújo , Freitas Brenda Karoline Sousa de , Melo Maria Verônyca Coelho , Silva Isaac Neto Goes da
Published: April 2023

Os alimentos minimamente processados são aqueles que passam por algum tipo de processamento que modifica sua forma natural, onde tornam-se próprios para o consumo. Entre os principais produtos a serem minimamente processados estão às hortaliças, pois o seu consumo constitui importante meio de transmissão de várias doenças infecciosas e parasitárias. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a contaminação microbiológica e parasitológica de alfaces minimamente processadas. Foram analisadas oito amostras de alfaces americanas minimamente processadas, comercializadas em quatro grandes supermercados de Fortaleza, no período de abril de 2012. Para análise microbiológica foram utilizados os parâmetros instituídos pela RDC 12/2001 da anViSa e para a análise parasitológica realizou-se o método de Sedimentação Espontânea de Hoffman, Pons & Janer. Das oito amostras analisadas todas apresentaram-se dentro dos padrões microbiológicos estabelecidos pela legislação vigente, porém, 50% das amostras apresentaram parasitos intestinais como Ascaris sp, Ancylostomo sp, Tricuris sp, Toxocara sp e fungos sp. Essa contaminação pode ocorrer por cultivo em solo contendo dejetos infectados ou por uma manipulação inadequada do produto. Dessa forma, verificamos que as condições higiênico-sanitárias das alfaces comercializadas em supermercados em Fortaleza não são recomendadas para o consumo humano.
Nutrição enteral e risco de contaminação microbiológica: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Perote Girlene Mesquita , Vieira Renata Queiroz , Medeiros Jackeline Lima de
Published: April 2023

A nutrição enteral (NE) é a alimentação utilizada para fins especiais, que visa manter ou melhorar o estado nutricional do paciente e pode ser administrada por via oral ou por sonda. Esse tipo de dieta, quando não manipulada de forma adequada, pode ser uma importante causa de contaminações microbiológicas. Diante disso, esse trabalho teve como finalidade revisar estudos relacionados com o risco de contaminação microbiológica em terapias de nutrição enteral. Inicialmente foi realizada pesquisa sobre o tema em revistas científicas, periódicos, manuais e livros nas bases de dados eletrônicos (Lilacs, Medline e Scielo). Foi dado preferência às publicações em português, espanhol e inglês. A respeito dos estudos, verificou-se que há grande índice de contaminação nos locais de manipulação desse tipo de dieta. Estudos mostram que as contaminações ocorrem principalmente pela falta de higiene dos manipuladores. As dietas não industrializadas foram as que apresentaram maior índice de contaminação porque elas demandam maior tempo de preparação, necessitam de um local específico de preparo, bem como uma maior manipulação das matérias-primas. Constatou-se que existem poucos estudos com alto rigor científico sobre esta temática, sendo necessário, portanto, aprofundar as pesquisas referentes ao assunto.
Aleitamento materno: promover, orientar e apoiar
Authors: Azevedo Daniela Vasconcelos de
Published: April 2023

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Qualidade microbiológica da carne moída comercializada em Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Luz Jefferson Romáryo Duarte da , Araújo João Henrique Lopes , Batista Débora , Silva Tayse Cristina , Araújo Leonardo Bruno Aragão de , Carvalho Catherine Teixeira de
Published: April 2023

A carne bovina é uma excelente fonte de nutrientes, sendo utilizada constantemente na alimentação. Entre seus derivados, a carne moída tem destaque por ser um produto de baixo custo, contudo, esse alimento constitui um ótimo meio de cultura devido a fatores que favorecem a multiplicação de microrganismos que podem causar infecções. Assim, o presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a qualidade microbiológica da carne moída comercializada na cidade de Natal-RN. Foram escolhidos quatro estabelecimentos comerciais, sendo dois supermercados e dois mercados públicos da região. Em cada local foram coletadas cinco amostras do produto pesando 200g cada. Foram realizadas as contagens de coliformes totais e termotolerantes; contagem padrão em placas de estafilococos coagulase positiva e pesquisa de Salmonella spp. Os resultados obtidos indicaram que a média de contaminação das amostras por coliformes a 35°C foi de 80%, seguida por 50% de ECP, 40% de coliformes termotolerantes e ausência de Salmonella spp. nas análises realizadas. Com base nos padrões microbiológicos vigentes (RDC nº12, de 12 de janeiro de 2001, ANvIsA), o produto necessita de melhor controle higiênico-sanitário, fazendo-se necessário o uso de boas práticas de manipulação nos estabelecimentos, a fim de evitar riscos à saúde do consumidor.
Gestão da qualidade na área de alimentos
Authors: Vergara Clarice Maria Araújo Chagas
Published: April 2023

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Alfarroba: uma opção saudável de substituição ao cacau
Authors: Martins Aline Morgado
Published: April 2023

Alfarroba é uma farinha proveniente da árvore alfarrobeira (Ceratonia siliqua), originária de países mediterrâneos, que dá origem a um pó semelhante ao cacau. A polpa da alfarrobeira é rica em sacarose, glucose, frutose, proteínas e micronutrientes. O objetivo deste estudo foi elaborar um produto alimentício para substituir o cacau em um dos doces mais populares e consumidos no Brasil, o brigadeiro. A criação, a elaboração e a degustação do produto ocorreram no Centro Universitário Claretiano, localizado no interior do estado de São Paulo, por meio da avaliação de sua qualidade e das características organolépticas, empregando a escala hedônica. A comparação entre o cacau e a alfarroba mostra vantagens positivas para esta, como, por exemplo, a relação custo-benefício e a quantidade de micronutrientes, enquanto aquele apresenta menor gama de nutrientes, podendo, assim, ser substituído pela alfarroba em preparações culinárias.
Substituição do almoço e jantar por lanches entre acadêmicas de nutrição
Authors: Guimarães LygiA VAnEssA EvAngELIsTA , Silva Maria Francisca Almeida , Fernandes Ana Caroline de Castro Ferreira
Published: April 2023

O presente estudo tem como objetivo elaborar perfil alimentar e nutricional dos grupos analisados no que se refere à substituição do almoço e jantar por lanches, relacionando com risco para desenvolvimento de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis.Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo e quantitativo, realizado em uma instituição de ensino superior com estudantes do curso de Nutrição, do sexo feminino, adolescentes e adultas. Foram aferidos peso, altura e circunferência da cintura, e aplicado um questionário sobre atitudes alimentares. Aplicou-se o teste de qui-quadrado (nível de significância de 5%) para verificação de possível associação da variável de substituição de refeições com grupo etário. Participaram do estudo 78 alunas, sendo 30,8% (n=24) adolescentes e 69,2% (n=54) adultas. Tanto as adolescentes quanto as adultas substituem mais o jantar (70,8% e 72,2% respectivamente) por lanches, sendo a frequência da substituição do jantar de 1-2 vezes na semana (64,7% e 66,7% respectivamente). Entre os alimentos citados pelas adolescentes que substituem o jantar estão pão/bolo/biscoito, salgado/pizza, cuscuz; já as adultas citaram pão/bolo/biscoito, cuscuz, suco/polpa/fruta e café com leite. Os alimentos substitutos das refeições tradicionais apresentaram baixo valor nutritivo, alto valor calórico e o consumo de frutas e saladas foi insuficiente no geral.
Análise sensorial de vinhos brasileiros da casta Marcelan por métodos científicos
Authors: Rabelo Silvia Cátia Vasconcelos , Braga Catarina Joelma Magalhães
Published: April 2023

A análise sensorial é uma importante ferramenta para a determinação das características de cor, aroma e sabor de vinhos. Dependendo do objetivo para o qual se propõe, seja para a qualificação do vinho durante a produção, verificação da aceitação do consumidor ou avaliação em concursos, são utilizadas diferentes metodologias. A presente revisão integrativa teve o objetivo de investigar, na literatura científica, as metodologias utilizadas para a análise sensorial de vinhos brasileiros da casta Marselan. Dos vinte artigos encontrados na busca, apenas três preencheram os critérios de inclusão. As pesquisas foram realizadas com vinhos oriundos de diferentes microrregiões do Sul do Brasil e todas utilizaram a metodologia de análise descritiva quantitativa para avaliação sensorial de vinhos. Os resultados revelaram que os vinhos produzidos com esta casta apresentam como características intrínsecas a cor violeta; aromas de frutas vermelhas, notas adocicadas e madeirizadas; taninos leves; corpo médio, boa acidez e teor alcóolico médio. Analisados em conjuntos, os resultados revelaram, de forma consistente, diferenças marcantes no atributo cor relacionando-a ao terroir. Tal conclusão não foi contemplada por qualquer estudo individual, mas proporcionada pela análise conjunta dos resultados, sendo esta a principal contribuição deste trabalho.
Avaliação de rotulagem de produtos de origem vegetal orgânicos
Authors: Freire Camila Ferreira , Mendes Luana Guabiraba , Medeiros Stella Regina Arcanjo , Matos Lorena Herculano Rocha
Published: April 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a rotulagem de produtos de origem vegetal orgânicos, beneficiados, seguindo a linha de frutas (sucos e derivados destas) e de bebidas à base de aveia, arroz, soja e espelta, identificando e apontando as conformidades e inconformidades encontradas nos rótulos analisados, de acordo com o instituído pela legislação pertinente. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, quantitativo e transversal, realizado em três diferentes supermercados localizados na cidade de Fortaleza, Ceará. Na coleta de dados foram incluídos todos os produtos disponíveis à comercialização no período da realização da pesquisa, totalizando 49 amostras, de 13 diferentes marcas. Como resultados, se observou que 14 rótulos (28,6%) atenderam a todos os dispositivos legais, enquanto os demais (71,4%) produtos apresentaram algumas inconformidades. As principais inadequações observadas foram: ausência do selo do SisOrg e da identificação da qualidade orgânica na parte frontal do produto; não especificação dos ingredientes orgânicos na lista de ingredientes; área de respiro do selo do SisOrg com tamanho inadequado; e ausência do número de registro no MAPA. A partir do estudo realizado, se observou que somente 28,6% dos rótulos analisados estavam em total conformidade com a legislação pertinente e todas as marcas avaliadas apresentaram alguma inadequação.
Avaliação da qualidade dos cardápios ofertados para crianças pré-escolares de uma creche na cidade de Fortaleza-CE
Authors: Barbosa Debora Alves , Silva Luana Sousa , Moreira Marta da Rocha , Alves Tereza Cristina
Published: April 2023

A fase pré-escolar se caracteriza por ser um período em que as necessidades nutricionais estão mais elevadas, ademais a escola/creche exerce papel importante na prevenção de possíveis distúrbios nutricionais, seja na oferta de um cardápio nutricionalmente adequado, ou através da promoção de uma alimentação saudável. Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar a qualidade do cardápio ofertado para crianças de 2 a 5 anos. A coleta de dados foi realizada em uma creche particular situada na cidade de Fortaleza-CE durante o mês de abril de 2018, onde foi feita a análise do cardápio de 5 dias, para crianças que permaneciam em tempo integral, através do método AQPC seguindo os seguintes critérios: Oferta de frutas in natura; folhosos; alimentos ricos em enxofre; doces; cores e técnicas de preparo. Os resultados mostraram o alto consumo de frutas, folhosos, alimentos ricos em enxofre e doces, ocorreu também equilíbrio de cores durante a semana e o baixo consumo de preparações fritas. Com esse estudo pode- se concluir que o cardápio ofertado apresenta boa qualidade, apesar de haver pontos que precisam ser reavaliados pelo local.
Identificação de enterobactérias em sashimi de salmão
Authors: Santos Marcos Alexandre dos , Molino Agata Caetano , Siliano Priscila Reina
Published: April 2023

Os pescados crus em preparações de sashimi é um hábito alimentar que tem se expandido no Brasil, porém existe preocupação com o consumo desse tipo de alimento, por ser um produto altamente perecível, bastante manipulado que não passa por nenhum tipo de tratamento térmico. O objetivo foi pesquisar enterobactérias em sashimi de salmão proveniente de restaurantes no município de Santo André, foram coletadas 18 amostras do sashimi de salmão de 6 restaurantes. Os resultados desse trabalho se diferenciam pelo fato de encontrar nas amostras de salmão, enterobactérias que não são discriminadas nos parâmetros da RDC 12/01 da ANVISA.
O vínculo empregatício e a licença maternidade como influências na duração do aleitamento materno exclusivo
Authors: Oliveira Ungaratti Garzão Bruna , Moraes Bottaro Silvania , Colombi de Lima Gabriela
Published: April 2023

O aleitamento materno tem benefícios amplamente conhecidos e defendidos. O Brasil avançou nas políticas públicas que incentivam a amamentação, mas ainda apresenta índices preocupantes, principalmente do aleitamento materno exclusivo (AME). Diversos fatores podem interferir nessa prática, como o emprego materno. O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a relação do emprego e da licença maternidade na duração do AME em um município do Rio Grande do Sul. Estudo quantitativo transversal, realizado em sete Unidades Básicas de Saúde locais e por intermédio de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde. Usou-se de entrevista semiestruturada relativa a características sociodemográficas, do aleitamento materno e da ocupação da mãe. Os dados foram avaliados por testes de hipótese e razão de chances para comparar a duração do AME entre mulheres com e sem vínculo empregatício e entre grupos com diferente duração de licença maternidade. O perfil sociodemográfico das 73 entrevistadas foi heterogêneo. A média de amamentação entre mulheres que já haviam interrompido a prática e da duração do AME foram de aproximadamente quatro meses. Não houve diferença estatística da manutenção do AME entre mulheres com e sem emprego. Também não foi encontrada associação da prática com a duração da licença maternidade. Contudo, o trabalho materno foi indicado como uma das justificativas para a introdução alimentar precoce em vários casos, demonstrando que o emprego não interfere na amamentação isoladamente, mas as circunstâncias de trabalho podem ter relação com os achados. A duração do AME é permeada por inúmeros condicionantes, sendo o vínculo empregatício da mãe um deles. Conclui-se que as legislações trabalhistas precisam de ampliação e efetivo cumprimento para oferecer melhores condições às trabalhadoras para amamentarem. A rede de apoio formal e informal também são imprescindíveis, contribuindo para a saúde materna, infantil, à empresa e a sociedade como um todo.
Queijo Coalho artesanal: cultura, história e gastronomia nordestina.
Authors: Cavalcante José Fernando Mourão
Published: April 2023

PONTO DE VISTA - O texto descreve que a produçao de queijo é uma coisa muito antiga e constitui um exemplo clássico de conservaçao de alimentos. Ressalta que embora o mundo desenvolvido utilize tecnologias modernas e sofisticadas na producao de alimentos, os alimentos fermentados fabricados de forma artesanal como queijos, carnes, paes e outros tem se destacado e conquistado novos mercados, por conservar sabor e aroma característicos, que sumiram nos produtos industrializados. É neste contexto que entra o queijo Coalho ou queijo de coalho artesanal que é produzido com leite cru há mais de 400 anos na regiao Nordeste. O queijo Coalho artesanal representa a cultura, história e gastronomia nordestina. Este alimento já faz parte dos hábitos alimentares da populaçao do Nordeste e constitui um ingrediente importante de diversas iguarias nordestinas, como o baiao de dois, o munguzá, a tapioca, a pomonha, dentre outras. O autor ressalta que a produçao artesanal de queijos (Coalho e Manteiga) representa uma importante atividade economica na regiao Nordeste, pois gera fonte de renda (leite e queijo) e trabalho no campo. Estima-se que cerca de 50% ou mais da producao de leite de vaca no Nordeste seja destinado a elaboraçao de queijo Coalho artesanal (QCA). O texto lembra que a fabricaçao do QCA é  simples e de baixo custo, mas requer sempre leite de vaca de boa qualidade microbiológica. As bactérias ácido láticas (BAL) que estao presentes no leite cru sao as responsáveis diretas pelas características sensoriais do produto artesanal, como o sabor, aroma, consistencia e corpo dos queijos. No caso do queijo Coalho industrial, a pasteurizaçao destroi as BAL. O autor ressalta ainda os atributos de qualidade importantes do QCA e apresenta a composiçao físico-química do QCA produzidos em tres municípios do Ceará. Finalizando, o autor destaca que o QCA  de leite cru pode ser utilizado como um alimento funcional, devido a presença de inúmeros peptídeos biativos que carream vários benefícios a saúde humana.
A Comparative Study on the Bioadsorption of Punica granatum Peel and its Activated Charcoal
Authors: Shome Debanjali , Pradhan Priyanka , Sundari U. Shivagama
Published: April 2023

Agricultural waste act as promising adsorbents for heavy metals, while their characteristics and mechanism needs to be studied. In this paper, the adsorption capacity of a select agricultural waste and its derivative was compared. One major issue with industrial waste water treatment is the removal of heavy metals, which are poisonous components. Bio-sorbents can be used to remove heavy metals from industrial waste. The bio-sorbent used in the present study is pomegranate peel (PGP) and its activated charcoal for removal of Cadmium (Cd2+) and Chromium (Cr2+) metals from aqueous solutions. Physical and chemical characterizations of the bio-sorbents have been done. Adsorption experiments have been performed to determine and compare the adsorption capacities of the two biosorbents. The results of this study suggest that activated charcoal biosorbent is highly efficient in the removal of heavy metals however; PGP can also be used for this purpose for lower efficiency.
Preliminary Investigation on the in vitro Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract & Essential Oil of Aloe vera and Opuntia dillenii on Human Bacterial Pathogens
Authors: Menon Sangeetha
Published: April 2023

Opuntia dillenii and Aloe vera are used as medicinal plants. Opuntia dillenii belongs to Cactaceae and used for treatment of cough and bronchial troubles. Aloe vera belongs to Aloaceae and it is well established for its different medicinal uses ranging from treatment of skin burns to anti metastatic and antimicrobial activity. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of ethanol extracts and essential oils of Aloe vera and Opuntia dillenii against selected human pathogens viz., Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Bacillus spp., Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella typhi and Shigella dysenteriae by disk diffusion method and Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride (TTC) staining. The ethanol extract of Opuntia dillenni and Aloe vera showed good antibacterial activity against all the pathogens tested. Lower Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values were obtained for ethanol extracts of both the medicinal plants against the bacterial pathogens except Shigella dysenteriae which was not inhibited at lower concentrations. The essential oils of Opuntia dillenni and Aloe vera also exhibited excellent antimicrobial activity against bacterial pathogens where Shigella dysenteriae was inhibited only at higher concentrations.