bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microtensile bond strength of resin cements to 3-D printed and milled temporary restorative resins
Authors: Soto-Montero Jorge , Romano Beatriz de Cassia , Noronha Mayara dos Santos , André Carolina Bosso , Giannini Marcelo
Published: July 2023

To evaluate the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of two resin cements to 3D printed and milled CAD/CAM resins used for provisional fixed partial dentures. Blocks (5 x 5 x 5 mm) of three 3D-printed resins (Cosmos3DTemp / Yller; Resilab3D Temp / Wilcos and SmartPrint BioTemp, / MMTech) were printed (Photon, Anycubic Technology Co.). A milled material (VitaCAD-Temp, VITA) was used as control. Half the specimens were sandblasted and the rest were untreated. Two blocks were bonded with the corresponding resin cement: PanaviaV5 (Kuraray Noritake) and RelyX Ultimate (3M Oral Care). After 24 hours, the bonded blocks were sectioned into 1 x 1 mm side sticks. Half the beams were tested for µTBS and the other half was thermocycled (5000 cycles, 30s dwell-time, 5s transfer time) before µTBS testing. A four way Generalized Linear Model (material*sandblasting*cement*aging) analysis was applied. VITA exhibited the lowest µTBS, regardless of the cement, sandblasting and thermocycling. Sandblasting significantly improved the µTBS of VIT, especially after aging, but did not improve the µTBS of 3D printed resins. Sandblasting was not beneficial for 3D printed resins, although is crucial for adhesive cementation of milled temporary resins. Airborne particle abrasion affects the integrity of 3D-printed resins, without producing a benefit on the microtensile bond strength of these materials. However, sandblasting is crucial to achieve a high bond strength on milled temporary resins.
Las estrategias conceptualistas en artes visuales desde un enfoque hermenéutico simbólico
Authors: Pastorino Magalí , Bettoni Soledad
Published: July 2023

Tras los efectos traumáticos de la dictadura cívico-militar en Uruguay (1973-1985), algunos artistas utilizaron estrategias conceptualistas en su obrar para revisar el (ese) pasado y brindar nuevas lecturas en clave formal y conceptual. Para su abordaje, y con el fin de orientar una investigación en artes visuales, en el presente artículo se propone un enfoque hermenéutico y simbólico que permita, en un diálogo comprensivo, profundizar y actualizar las significaciones que no pudieron ser pensadas ni dichas en aquella producción visual. En esta ocasión, se ofrecen las referencias teóricas utilizadas para elaborar dicho enfoque, se definen las estrategias conceptualistas y el concepto ampliado de arte que involucra y se plantean algunas pautas metodológicas aplicadas a una intervención del artista uruguayo Mario D’Angelo.
Update on treatment studies for compulsive buying-shopping disorder: A systematic review
Authors: Müller Astrid , Laskowski Nora M. , Thomas Tobias A. , Antons Stephanie , Tahmassebi Nadja , Steins-Loeber Sabine , Brand Matthias , Georgiadou Ekaterini
Published: July 2023

Background and aims

Compulsive buying-shopping disorder (CBSD) is mentioned as an example of other specified impulse control disorders in the ICD-11 coding tool, highlighting its clinical relevance and need for treatment. The aim of the present work was to provide a systematic update on treatment studies for CBSD, with a particular focus on online CBSD.

Method

The preregistered systematic review (PROSPERO, CRD42021257379) was performed in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 statement. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and PsycInfo databases. Original research published between January 2000 and December 2022 was included. Risk of reporting bias was evaluated with the CONSORT guideline for randomized controlled trials. Effect sizes for primary CBSD outcomes were calculated.

Results

Thirteen studies were included (psychotherapy: 2 open, 4 waitlist control design; medication: 2 open, 3 placebo-controlled, 2 open-label phase followed by a double-blind discontinuation phase; participants treatment/control 349/149). None of the studies addressed online CBSD. Psychotherapy studies suggest that group cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in reducing CBSD symptoms. Pharmacological studies with selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or topiramate did not indicate superiority over placebo. Predictors of treatment outcome were rarely examined, mechanisms of change were not studied at all. Risk of reporting bias was high in most studies.

Discussion

Poor methodological and low quality of reporting of included studies reduce the reliability of conclusions. There is a lack of studies targeting online CBSD. More high-quality treatment research is needed with more emphasis on the CBSD subtype and mechanisms of change.
Implicit cognitions in problematic social network use
Authors: Kessling Annica , Schmidt Lasse David , Brand Matthias , Wegmann Elisa
Published: July 2023

Implicit cognitions may be involved in the development and maintenance of specific Internet use disorders such as problematic social network use (PSNU). In more detail, implicit attitude, attentional biases, approach and avoidance tendencies as well as semantic memory associations are considered relevant in the context of PSNU. This viewpoint article summarizes the available literature on implicit cognitions in PSNU. We systematically reviewed articles of implicit cognitions in PSNU from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest databases based on a targeted search strategy and assessed using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The present findings suggest that specific implicit cognitions are important in the context of PSNU and therefore show parallels to other addictive behaviors. However, the empirical evidence is limited to a few studies on this topic. Implicit cognitions in PSNU should be explored in more depth and in the context of other affective and cognitive mechanisms in future work.
Mixed-phase bismuth ferrite oxide (BiFeO3) nanocomposites by green approach as an efficient electrode material for supercapacitor application
Authors: Matinise N. , Botha N. , Madiba I. G. , Maaza M.
Published: July 2023

The study presents bismuth ferrite nanomaterial (BiFeO3) prepared by the green method using Moringa oleifera natural extract as an anode material for supercapacitor application. Cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic charge discharge methods were employed to evaluate the electrochemical properties of the nanomaterial at the modified electrode relative to the unmodified electrode. The cyclic voltametric response revealed broad redox peaks and peak separations that clearly indicated the pseudo-capacitive characteristics derived from faradaic reactions. The EIS results indicated that the electrochemical reaction on the material electrode is kinetically and diffusionally controlled. The obtained GCE/BiFeO3 electrode has a specific capacitance of 105 F/g at 0,25 A g−1, an energy density of 90 Wh k/g, and a power density of 0,99 kW k/g. The electrochemical performance revealed an excellent electrochemical response, suggesting that BiFeO3 nanomaterial is an ideal electrode material for supercapacitance applications.

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PHASE FREQUENCY INTERPRETATION OF THE COINCIDENCE METHOD FOR FREQUENCY TO CODE CONVERSION
Authors: Petrushak V. S.
Published: July 2023

Context. The problem of fast conversion of radio signal frequency for monitoring the radial velocity of a moving object. The object of the study was the process of converting frequency into a code based on the coincidence method.

Objective. The goal of the work is to improve the coincidence method for creating a new signal-to-code frequency converter without fixing the conversion time interval.

Method. The coincidence method for converting the signal frequency into a code has been improved. The improved frequency conversion method, unlike the existing ones, consists in counting the number of complete phase cycles of the known and unknown signals during the time of double coincidence and asynchronous mode of hardware determination of the particle. The improved method has advantages in comparison with the method of an electro-counter frequency meter when determining the radial speed of objects and does not have a methodical error, which in an electro-counter frequency meter increases as the unknown frequency approaches the reference to 100%. However, the improved coincidence method compared to other versions has a hardware scheme for tracking the moments of coincidence and determining the fraction and does not require expensive and high-speed microprocessors to calculate the conversion results.

Results. Based on the phase-frequency interpretation and the derived conversion equation and the proposed frequency-to-code conversion scheme using the coincidence method, a functional scheme of the frequency converter was developed. This made it possible to implement a 16-bit frequency converter in code on Intel’s MAX V series CPLD.

Conclusions. The coincidence method for converting the signal frequency into a code received further development, which, unlike the existing ones, consists in counting the number of complete phase cycles of the known and unknown signals during the time of double coincidence and the asynchronous mode of hardware determination of the fraction.

The influence of the frequency of signals on the time of a single measurement was studied using the coincidence method, as a result of which it was found that with an increase in the difference between the reference and unknown frequency, the time of a single measurement decreases.

The obtained research results can be used for the development of high-speed means of converting the signal frequency into a binary code: in industrial tomography, radar and radio navigation for monitoring moving objects.
TECHNOLOGY FOR IDENTIFYING AND FORMING POSSIBLE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN USE CASES IN THE PROCESS OF THE INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN
Authors: Kungurtsev O. B. , Zinovatna S. L.
Published: July 2023

Context. Use cases are widely used as a means of formulating requirements in the development of information systems. All subsequent design stages depend on the quality of their presentation. Structuring use cases can significantly increase their understanding and maintenance in the face of changing requirements..

Objective. Flexible technologies involve working in small teams. The existing communication between teams is not sufficient to highlight sub use cases at the project level. There is a need for automated analysis of the corpus of all use cases.

Method. A mathematical model of a use case which makes it possible to define the criteria for comparing scenarios and eliminate the redundancy of descriptions is proposed. A four-step method for restructuring use cases has been developed. At the first stage, use cases are presented in a formalized form. At the second, they are stored in the repository, which ensures their quick search and placement. At the third stage, procedures of scenario comparison are performed. Scenario similarity criteria are proposed. At the fourth stage, the formation of subordinate use cases is carried out, their texts are coordinated with all interested teams, and the use cases that cause subordinate use cases are corrected.

Results. Experiments providing the formalized compilation of use cases by several development teams followed by automated restructuring were carried out to test the proposed solutions. As a result, new subordinate use cases were correctly identified and the scope of use of previously formed ones was expanded. There was a significant reduction in the time for restructuring.

Conclusions. The proposed method of restructuring use cases improves the clarity and consistency of requirements, the possibility of their adjustment and maintenance, and reduces the compilation time. The method can be used in the design of any information system, where the requirements are presented in the form of use cases.
METHODS FOR DETERMINING SIMILARITY OF CATEGORICAL ORDERED DATA
Authors: Kondruk N. E.
Published: July 2023

Context. The development of effective distance metrics and similarity measures for categorical features is an important task in data analysis, machine learning, and decision theory since a significant portion of object properties is described by non-numerical values. Typically, the dependence between categorical features may be more complex than simply comparing them for equality or inequality. Such attributes can be relatively similar, and to construct an effective model, it is necessary to consider this similarity when calculating distance or similarity measures.

Objective. The aim of the study is to improve the efficiency of solving practical data analysis problems by developing mathematical tools for determining the similarity of objects based on categorical ordered features.

Method. A distance based on weighted Manhattan distance and a similarity measure for determining the similarity of objects based on categorical ordinal features (i.e. a linear order with scales of preference considering the problem domain can be specified on the attribute value set) are proposed. It is proven that the distance formula satisfies the axioms of non-negativity, symmetry, triangle inequality, and upper bound, and therefore is a distance metric in the space of ranked categorical features. It is also proven that the similarity measure presented in the study satisfies the axioms of boundedness, symmetry, maximum and minimum similarity, and is described by a decreasing function.

Results. The developed approach has been implemented in an applied problem of determining the degree of similarity between objects described by ordered categorical features.

Conclusions. In this study, mathematical tools were developed to determine similarity between structured data described by categorical attributes that can be ordered based on a specific priority in the form of a ranking system with preferences. Their properties were analyzed. Experimental studies have shown the convenience and “intuitive understanding” of the logic of data processing in solving practical problems. The proposed approach can provide the opportunity to conduct new meaningful research in data analysis. Prospects for further research lie in the experimental use of the proposed tools in practical tasks and in studying their effectiveness.
INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS OF EMPIRICAL DATA BASED ON TIME SERIES
Authors: Ivanets O. B. , Khrashchevskyi R. V. , Kulik M. S. , Burichenko M. Yu.
Published: July 2023

Context. The problem of intelligent data analysis for assessing the stability of operators’ functioning as a component of safety management is considered.The object of the study was to verify estimates of the complexity and chaotic nature of physiological processes based on nonlinear dynamics methods.

Objective. The goal of work is intelligent data analysis for assessing the stability of the functioning of a dynamic system based on the methods of non-linear dynamics.

Method. Data intelligence to obtain additional useful information to avoid wrong decisions when deciding on the current state of the operator to be able to perform professional duties. Quantitative assessment of the complexity of physiological dynamics to determine the stability of feedback control processes of body subsystems and their constant adaptation to changes in environmental conditions. The presence of significant nonlinearities in the biomedical signals of the body is associated with the appearance of a chaotic component that describes the chaotic nature of the body’s processes. Due to the fact that biomedical signals have both a periodic and a chaotic component, the study of the latter makes it possible to determine the informational component of the nature of the internal organization of the organism and provide information about the possible destabilization of the functional state of the operator. The use of nonlinear dynamics methods to study changes in the operator’s body and provide additional independent prognostic information complementing traditional data analysis in the time and frequency domains. Several indices obtained by the methods of nonlinear dynamics are proposed, which contribute to the expansion of the diagnostic solution based on the available data.

Results. The results of the study can be used during the construction of mathematical methods of non-linear dynamics to describe empirical data of this kind.

Conclusions. Experimental studies have suggested recommending the use of non-linear methods dynamics as an an additional independent component that allows analyzing the chaotic component of biomedical signals to avoid wrong decisions during professional selection and assessment of the current state of aviation industry operators as one of the causes of adverse events in aviation. Prospects for further research may include the creation of a methodology based on nonlinear dynamics methods that will allow to increase the reliability of predicting a malfunction of the cardiovascular system as an indicator of a change in the balance of the functional state of the operator based on additional informative parameters, which can be used to assess triggers that may cause an adverse event in aviation, as well as an experimental study of the proposed mathematical approaches for a wide range of diagnostic problems.
Anthropological Aspects of the Theology of Marriage and the Family in the Light of the Insights of Saint John Paul II
Authors: Danilevičius Eugenijus
Published: July 2023

The article analyses the anthropology of the theology of marriage and the family, presents the foundations of the Christian anthropology of gender, describes the concept of marital love, and introduces the foundations of the theology of indissolubility of marriage and the meaning and mission of marriage using philosophical and theological scientific literature, the writings of John Paul II, the Holy Scripture and the documents of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. The following lines of further research are anticipated: the family as a small domestic church, the principles of the religious education of children in the family, and the family as a place of vocational disclosure. The conclusions of this theoretical study are presented.
Some Remarks on the Mind-Brain Identity Theory
Authors: Pabjan Tadeusz
Published: July 2023

The issue of the relation between the mind and the brain is known as one of the most discussed problem of the philosophy of mind. The recent development of neuroscience contributed significantly to animate the discussion on this subject. This article is one voice in this discussion. It contains a critical analysis of some arguments in favor of the theory which claims that the mind is identical to the brain. Moreso, it is argued, that the observed correlations between physical and mental events cannot be treated as a proof that there is no difference between the mind and the brain.
Bioethics and Informed Consent in Prenatal Diagnostics
Authors: Serapinas Danielius , Narbekovas Andrius
Published: July 2023

Innovative methods of prenatal diagnosis allow us to see the development of the fetus and to detect early disorders of fetal development, which may lead to an early diagnosis and possible treatment, or to a woman’s decision to terminate the pregnancy. Therefore, it is very important to accurately inform a woman about the risks and consequences of this life-related issue, even before deciding to perform prenatal tests; and after the results, when a misinterpreted diagnosis may lead a woman to terminate her pregnancy. The obligation of doctors to inform patients is inseparable from the requirement to receive informed consent. The two parts are mandatory for any medical procedure and intervention. The main requirements for the informed consent include rationality, sufficient and clear information, free will, and the form of consent conforming to the legal acts. However, informed consent is not an absolute requirement, as the patient has a right to remain uninformed. Additionally, under certain circumstances, it might be impossible to inform patients, or to receive consent from patients or their duly authorized representatives. Prenatal testing is an integral part of ante-natal care that aims to verify the proper development of the fetus, or to identify potential hereditary or chromosomal diseases at the earliest possible stage. Prenatal testing can be classified as non-invasive or invasive measures, according to the types of procedures In addition to this, according to the aim of the procedure, into diagnostic prenatal testing with the aim of prenatal therapy, and purely diagnostic prenatal testing. Purely diagnostic prenatal testing is closely connected with the problem of selective abortion.

Part of this article covers the main problems of informed consent in prenatal diagnostics, by outlining two stages of the process: conveyance before prenatal testing, and interpretation of the results alongside presentation of the possible choices. The legal implications we consider are based on information from other European countries: we name the main questions analyzed by courts, including cases of “wrongful birth” and “wrongful life”; inappropriate information regarding possibilities of abortion; the right of a woman to use all available diagnostic methods; and the allocation of damages to the claimants.
The Cult of Franz Joseph I and the Imperial Family in the Schools of Autonomous Galicia
Authors: Juśko Edmund , Pelczar Roman
Published: July 2023

The autonomy gained by Galicia in 1867 and its practical effects, largely contributed to the emergence of a specific cult of the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I. The myth of the “good ruler” began to function in Galician society. The Habsburg family, i.e. his ancestors and the ruler’s family, were also part of the cult. School, education, and upbringing played an important role in developing emotional attitudes towards the monarch. Numerous school celebrations to honour the emperor, his ancestors and family members, as well as the ones connected to the history of the monarchy, were intended to systematically instil in the pupils respect and appreciation for the ruler and the state. School textbooks did the same. Furthermore, the Emperor’s visits to various schools in Galicia, which took a very solemn and festive form, reinforced this cult. Franz Joseph I and his family also appeared in other circumstances, for example as patrons and benefactors of schools. The dissemination of the cult of the Emperor among Galician youth was supervised by the central Galician educational authority in the form of the National School Council.
Principles of Discourse Ethics and Human Existence in Times of War
Authors: Petruk N. K. , Gapchenko O. V.
Published: July 2023

Purpose. The authors of this paper seek to comprehend, on the basis of ethics of discourse and communicative philosophy, the dimensions of human existence in times of war. This involves solving the following research tasks: to show the importance of moral and ethical norms in the structure of human existence and to emphasize the need for their observance by a person in the realities of war; to find out what the role of responsibility and co-responsibility is in preserving the space of human existence in times of war; to explore the influence of discourse on the establishment of rational and social dimensions of human existence, formation of communicative space of understanding. Theoretical basis. The ideas of communicative philosophy and principles of discourse ethics, focused on the problems of substantiating ethical norms and values in their relationship with the human life world, and its activities are underlying the research. The analysis of human existence in times of war was carried out considering the theoretical and methodological foundations of philosophical anthropology. Originality. It is substantiated that the recognition of the universality of moral norms and values, and the productive power of communication contribute to deepening the understanding of the complexity and versatility of human existence in times of war. It has been determined that human existence’s rational and moral dimensions acquire particular significance in the context of russian aggression against Ukraine. The role of discourse was defined for affirming the humanistic foundations of human existence, in achieving cohesion, interaction, social solidarity, which is a condition for human development as a collective and unique being. It is noted that in war conditions the value of individual forms of human existence is complemented by the obligatory responsibility and co-responsibility for a person, awareness of the significance of coexistence in a situation where there is a threat to human life. Conclusions. The study of human existence involves the use of the methodological potential of discourse ethics, the significance of the ideas of which is increasing in the modern world because of the dangers caused by russian aggression against Ukraine. The recognition of the power of universal moral norms and the productive power of communication results in the affirmation of the humanistic foundations of human existence, the formation of the communicative space of understanding and consent necessary for a person. In times of war, the need for communicative rationalization of human existence, awareness of the value of morality and human humanity becomes obvious.
Metaphysical and Anthropological Principles of the Self-Made-Man Idea in Western Philosophy of the 17th Century
Authors: Korkh O. M. , Antonova V. Y.
Published: July 2023

Purpose. The main purpose of this research is to comprehend the philosophical principles in the spread and legitimation of the Self-made-man idea in the worldview transformations of the 17th century. Theoretical basis. Historical and comparative methods became fundamental ones for the research. The research is based on the creative heritage of R. Descartes, T. Hobbes, J. Locke, as well as the works of modern researchers. Originality. The analysis shows that the Self-made-man idea, which originated in the ancient world and gradually spreads in the Christian Middle Ages, gained a powerful impetus in the philosophical and moral-legal metamorphoses of the 17th century. These metamorphoses theoretically substantiated and radically accelerated the transition from mystical to rational, from theocentric to the anthropocentric worldview, and, as a result, to the recognition of the intellectual autonomy of the individuals and the freedom of their own will, the emergence of the construct of natural human rights, the requirements of religious tolerance and freedom of conscience, ultimately, to the principle of reliance on one’s own strength and the individual’s personal responsibility for one’s own destiny. Exactly these ideas in interaction with the ideas of Puritanism became the theoretical basis for the formation of  B. Franklin’s views and the corresponding cultural code. Conclusions. The philosophy of the 17th century, having laid the principles of a new – subject-centric – metaphysics, as well as the philosophical and legal foundations of liberal ideology, provided philosophical and moral-legal legitimation to the sporadic attempts of man to break out of the triple circle of fatalism, paternalism, and conformity to a rationally founded and the ever-growing orientation of the individual towards active self-determination and self-realization, self-reliance and personal responsibility for their own destiny as key principles of the Self-made-man concept.
The Problem of Recognition in Modern Philosophy: Social and Anthropological Dimensions
Authors: Sytnichenko L. A. , Usov D. V.
Published: July 2023

Purpose. The purpose of the article lies in studying the main socio-anthropological measurements of the problem of recognition represented primarily by the philosophy of recognition of Alex Honneth, which is actualized by the struggle of the Ukrainian people for their existence and national-cultural recognition. A consistent analysis of the communicative paradigm in contemporary philosophy led to the understanding of its transformation into the reality of the problem of recognition and the identification of the main forms of recognition in it, which determine an individual’s perception of the social space as fair or unfair, where his dignity is disrespected. Theoretical basis. Turning to the works of Jurgen Habermas, Otfried Hoeffe, Ernst Tugendhat, Stefan Gosepath, and Thomas Rentsch made it possible to supplement the mainly procedural, theoretical-communicative way of philosophizing with a philosophical-anthropological, existential, contextual principle of awareness of recognition as a fundamental principle of justice and the understanding that the brutal, unjust destruction of the "living world" of a person and the state is synonymous with their physical destruction. The thesis of Francis Fukuyama about the relationship between the desire for recognition and human dignity inherent in human nature has acquired an important theoretical and methodological meaning. Originality. The article investigates the modern philosophical discourse of the problem of recognition in the socio-anthropological measurements, in the context of the relationship between recognition, the "living world" and justice, non-recognition, humiliation of human dignity, and injustice. And it was also found that the image of recognition represented by modern philosophical thought, as a horizon and condition of human existence, is based on the following components: justice, solidarity, dignity, and care. Exactly addressing the problem of recognition made it possible to answer the question about the anthropological-ontological, existential meaning of the desire of individuals, nations, and states for recognition and outline the ways of transforming recognition as a variant of "communicative utopia" into a real socio-cultural project. Conclusions. In contrast to justice, the theory of recognition comes from asymmetrical human relations, which, in the struggle for recognition, must become symmetrical. Although justice takes precedence over ethics of care and recognition, they are not actually in competition with each other, but belong to different but complementary dimensions of human existence. The perspective of philosophical understanding of the problem of recognition itself requires the deepening of its analysis with an existential-anthropological understanding rooted in a new, tragic life experience. Only under such conditions, it is possible to overcome the gap between often abstract philosophical reflections and real personal and social practices.
Nutritional value and fermentative characteristics of pearl millet silage with different levels of coffee husk
Authors: Souza Leir de Oliveira , Neiva Júnior Arnaldo Prata , Tavares Valdir Botega , Gurgel Antonio Leandro Chaves , Teixeira Rafael Monteiro Araújo , Lara Erika Christina , Fernandes Patrick Bezerra , Ítavo Luís Carlos Vinhas
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT: The research was conducted to test the hypothesis that the inclusion of coffee husk (Coffea sp.) would improve the fermentative characteristics and quality of pearl millet silage (Pennisetumglaucum). Thus, the objective was to assess the effect of the inclusion of different levels of coffee husk in pearl millet silage on the chemical composition, fermentative characteristics and degradability in situ of silage. The experimental design used was completely randomized and the treatments consisted of the silage of the whole pearl millet plant with the inclusion of increasing levels of coffee husk: 0%, 7%, 14% and 21%, based on natural matter. After 60 days of fermentation, the silages were evaluated for chemical characteristics, fermentative, degradability in situ dry matter (DM) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF). The inclusion of coffee husk did not alter (P > 0.05) the contents of crude protein (11.94%), NDF (44.89%) and total digestible nutrients (65.09%). There were increases in the concentrations of DM and fiber in acid detergent, accompanied by a reduction in the concentrations of mineral matter and ether extract, as the proportion of coffee husks in silages increased. There was an increase in the lignin content up to the level of 7.59% inclusion of the coffee husk. There was no effect of the inclusion of the coffee husk on the pH of the silage (3.60). However, the inclusion of coffee husk resulted in a reduction in temperature, gas losses, and degradability in situ of silage DM and NDF. It is recommended to include coffee husk up to the level of 14.0% of the natural matter to improve the fermentation pattern and the quality of the pearl millet silage.
REASSESSMENT OF FATTY INFILTRATION BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE TEN YEARS AFTER ROTATOR CUFF INJURY REPAIR
Authors: MIYAZAKI ALBERTO NAOKI , SILVA LUCIANA ANDRADE DA , CHECCHIA CAIO SANTOS , MUSSATTO JULIO CESAR DO AMARAL , MORAES VINICIUS MARQUES DE , SELLA GUILHERME DO VAL
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT Quantitative assessments of rotator cuff muscle changes after successful tendon repair are scarce. On the other hand, semiquantitative and subjective assessments are more abundant, but their findings are controversial. One hypothesis about this divergence is that there is an immediate decrease in the proportion of fatty infiltration after surgical repair. Objective: Reassess fatty infiltration and muscle trophism of the rotator cuff after ten years of repair. Methods: Prospective comparison study. A total of 10 patients diagnosed with rotator cuff injury underwent repair of the lesion, and MRI of the affected shoulder was performed in the preoperative, immediate postoperative, and late postoperative periods (ten years). A comparative study was performed at every moment. Results: At 5% significance level, the mean of the immediate postoperative period was higher for the variable trophism and true muscle percentage. Fatty infiltration showed no difference in the three periods observed. Conclusion: Fatty infiltration does not change in the three periods evaluated and muscle trophism is greater in the immediate postoperative period. After ten years of rotator cuff repair, muscle trophism and fatty infiltration remain with statistically significantly equal results when compared to the preoperative period. Level of Evidence II, Prospective Comparison Study.
SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CLAVICLE FRACTURES: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF 88 CASES
Authors: RODRIGUES LEANDRO MARANO , OLIVEIRA RAFAEL SAMPAIO , NUNES LERUD FROSI , LÁZARO FERNANDO FURTADO , TON ANGELO , DENADAI ANDERSON
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT Clavicle fractures are one of the most common types of bone injuries in adults. Recently, the treatment protocol for these fractures has undergone changes. Objective: To better understand the epidemiological and behavioral profile of these lesions when they require surgical treatment. Methods: This is an analysis of a series of cases. Our sample included individuals undergoing surgical treatment for clavicle fractures. Results: In total, 88 subjects fulfilled the predetermined criteria. Among these, 75 (85.22%) were male; automobile accidents corresponded to the largest etiological group, reaching 48% of prevalence; there was a slight predominance of the right side, totaling 45 cases (51%); most fractures were classified as Allman type I; an infection rate was observed in 1.13% of the cases; and the development of pseudarthrosis was identified in 2.27% of the patients. Conclusion: The incidence of clavicle fracture is higher in young men, mainly caused by car accidents, being mostly located in the middle third. No statistical significance was found between the synthesis material data and the postoperative complication rate, revealing the absence of risk superiority between the different types of surgical approaches used. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.
COMPLICATIONS AFTER SURGICAL TREATMENT OF JUPITER’S MONTEGGIA TYPE II FRACTURES
Authors: GUERRA EMANUELLY RIBEIRO , ARAÚJO FILHO LUIZ ROBERTO SOARES DE , KIKUTA FERNANDO KENJI , ZOGBI DANIEL ROMANO , MOURARIA GUILHERME GRISI , ETCHEBEHERE MAURICIO
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT Monteggia fracture-dislocations are rare injuries, affecting about 2-5% of the population. Jesse Jupiter subdivided Bado’s Type II fractures into four types, all of which presented an associated radial head fracture. Associated chondral and ligament injuries can evolve with postoperative complications. Objective: To evaluate the incidence of complications and risk factors that may influence the postoperative outcomes of Jupiter lesions. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted with surgically treated patients. The characteristics related to fractures and surgical approaches were evaluated and these variables were correlated with radiographic and functional postoperative complications. Results: A total of 15 patients were evaluated, mostly men and with a higher prevalence of Types IIA and IID. The most frequent complications were heterotopic ossification and osteolysis around the radial head prosthesis. Postoperative instability occurred only in the lateral collateral ligament. According to MEPS functional score, 53% of the patients evolved with unfavorable outcomes. Conclusion: The studied cases evolved with high rates of postoperative complications, mainly in Jupiter’s Type IID fractures and associated coronoid fractures. Level of Evidence III, Therapeutic Study.
HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - A SISTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: SCHINCARIOL CINDY YUKIE NAKANO , ECHAURI EDUARDO MARTIN INSFRÁN , SILVESTRE ORCIZO FRANCISCO , CLIQUET JUNIOR ALBERTO
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT Trauma configures the main cause of spinal cord injuries. Patients with traumatic spinal cord injury often develop severe and debilitating outcomes that require multidisciplinary care to adapt patients to their new reality. Heterotopic ossification (HO) is one of the frequent comorbidities in these patients but it still lacks well-established treatments or a gold standard one. Thus, this systematic review aimed to search the current literature for HO treatment and prevention. This study was conducted following PRISMA recommendations (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) and searches were conducted in three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science). A total of 193 articles were found in an initial search. After screening following the established criteria, eight articles were included in this review; of these, two reported prevention and the others, treatments. Based on data analysis, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the acute post-traumatic period proved to be the best method of prevention. In cases of mature HO or accompanied by ankylosis, surgical resection proved to be the most effective treatment despite the high rate of postoperative infections. Level of Evidence III, Systematic Review.
Membranophone percussion instruments in music therapy with adult patients in the health context: a scope review
Authors: Tamiasso Renata Souza Souto , Silva Vladimir Araujo da , Turrini Ruth Natalia Teresa
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To map scientific knowledge about the use of percussion instruments in music therapy in individuals over 18 years of age in the health context. Method: Scope review with search strategy implemented in September 2021, in 13 databases, using indexed descriptors and keywords. Studies on the use of membranophones for care of people over 18 years of age were included. Studies with the participation of pregnant women, psychiatric patients (schizophrenia, psychosis, addiction), or people with hearing impairment, and journal editorials were excluded. The selection process was carried out by two independent researchers. Results: Thirteen studies were included and the results showed that the membranophones have a positive impact on the physical, psychological, and social health of people in different care environments, and allow them to repeat rhythmic patterns and play music. Active music therapy was the strategy predominantly used in interventions, and the most used membranophone was the djembe. Conclusion: The results suggest that music therapy with membranophones proved to be a viable intervention with beneficial results in improving physical, psychological, and social health of people over 18 years of age.
Instrumentos de percussão membranofones na musicoterapia com pacientes adultos no contexto de saúde: revisão de escopo
Authors: Tamiasso Renata Souza Souto , Silva Vladimir Araujo da , Turrini Ruth Natalia Teresa
Published: July 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: Mapear o conhecimento científico sobre o uso de instrumentos de percussão na musicoterapia, em indivíduos maiores de 18 anos, no contexto de saúde. Método: Revisão de escopo com estratégia de busca implementada em setembro de 2021, em 13 bases de dados, utilizando-se descritores indexados e palavras-chave. Foram incluídos estudos sobre o uso de membranofones no cuidado a pessoas maiores de 18 anos. Foram excluídos estudos com participação de gestantes, pacientes psiquiátricos (esquizofrenia, psicose, adição) ou pessoas com déficit auditivo; e editoriais de revistas. O processo de seleção foi realizado por dois pesquisadores independentes. Resultados: Treze estudos foram incluídos e os resultados mostraram que os membranofones impactam de forma positiva na saúde física, psicológica e social das pessoas, em diferentes ambientes de cuidado, além de habilitá-los a repetir padrões rítmicos e musicar. A musicoterapia ativa foi a estratégia predominantemente utilizada nas intervenções, e o membranofone mais utilizado foi o djembê. Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que a musicoterapia com membranofones mostrou ser uma intervenção viável com resultados benéficos na melhora da saúde física, psicológica e social em pessoas maiores de 18 anos.
Graft-versus-host disease and other cutaneous manifestations in pediatric patients transplanted for Fanconi anemia
Authors: Laste Leane Dhara Dalle , Schmidt Pâmela , Moreira Gabriela Araujo , Silva Janine Horsth , Abagge Kerstin Taniguchi
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to elaborate a specific protocol for the assessment and early identification of skin lesions in pediatric patients with Fanconi anemia undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Methods: This is a longitudinal, retrospective, and descriptive study. The medical records of 136 pediatric patients with Fanconi anemia who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation between 2008 and 2018 at the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Paraná were reviewed. A specific protocol was created for data collection, which included age, sex, skin color, age at diagnosis of Fanconi anemia, transplantation data, family history of consanguinity, and pre- and post-transplant complications. In addition, the data included the presence of graft-versus-host disease of the skin and other organs, its classification, type of lesion, location, and also skin lesions not related to graft-versus-host disease. Results: Among the skin manifestations in pre-transplant period, café-au-lait spots stood out (32.4%). At least one organ was affected by graft-versus-host disease in 55.1% of patients; the most common involvement being the mouth, followed by the skin. Rash and erythema were the most frequently observed cutaneous manifestations of graft-versus-host disease. Conclusion: A high prevalence of cutaneous manifestations of the disease was observed, as well as cutaneous manifestations of graft-versus-host disease. The protocol developed gathers relevant and standardized information for the follow-up of patients with Fanconi anemia undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, ensuring greater reliability of the information, and its implementation will allow the prospective evaluation of patients.
Chemical seed treatments for the control of cotton seedling damping-off caused by Rhizoctonia solani under greenhouse conditions
Authors: Goulart Augusto César Pereira
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cotton seed treatment with fungicides in the control of seedling damping-off caused by Rhizoctonia solani, under greenhouse conditions. Treated and untreated delinted seeds of the cultivar DeltaOpal were sowed in sand contained in plastic trays, placed in individual and equidistant wells, 3 cm deep. Into each plastic tray were put 3.0 g of the pathogen inoculum. The inoculation of R. solani AG-4 was done by the homogeneous distribution of the fungus inoculum onto the substrate. The fungus was grown for 35 days on autoclaved oat seeds and then ground to powder using a mill (1 mm). Fungicide seed treatments had a significant effect (P ≤ 0.05) on initial and final seedling emergence, pre and post-emergence damping-off, injured seedlings and disease index according to McKinney formula (lesion severity). The best results were obtained by fludioxonil + metalaxyl-M + azoxystrobin, fipronil + pyraclostrobin + methyl-thiophanate, carbendazim + thiram + pencycuron + baytan and carbendazim + thiram + pencycuron + baytan + procymidone. Pearson correlation analysis indicated that injured seedlings and disease index were positively correlated (R = 0.95). This means that the greater the number of injured seedlings, the greater the disease index and the less efficient the fungicide. The fungicides used in the present study did not have any phytotoxic effect on cotton seedlings.
Notifications of sexual violence against children and adolescents in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: a descriptive study, 2014-2018
Authors: Lourenço Samara da Silveira , Polidoro Maurício , Piloto Luciane Maria , Martins Aline Blaya
Published: July 2023

Abstract Objective: to describe characteristics of notifications of sexual violence against children and adolescents according to race/skin color and their distribution in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, between 2014 and 2018. Methods: this was a descriptive study of data retrieved from the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (SINAN). Frequency distributions, prevalence and statistical differences were analyzed using Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: of the 8,716 notifications, most occurred in the state capital (48.2%) and related to female victims (82.2%) aged between 10 and 14 years (38.1%). There was a higher prevalence (370/100,000) and relative frequency of rape (84.5%), sexual exploitation (5.8%) and neglect/abandonment (4.6%) among victims of Black race/skin color (p-value < 0.05). Only 4.6% of notifications occurred in primary health care services. Conclusion: notifications were more frequent among female pre-adolescents and prevalence was higher among Black people, who should be a priority target for protective measures. Surveillance of this form of violence needs to be strengthened in primary care.
MDP Playground: An Analysis and Debug Testbed for Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Rajan Raghu , Borja Diaz Jessica Lizeth , Guttikonda Suresh , Ferreira Fabio , Biedenkapp André , Von Hartz Jan Ole , Hutter Frank
Published: July 2023

We present MDP Playground, a testbed for Reinforcement Learning (RL) agents with dimensions of hardness that can be controlled independently to challenge agents in different ways and obtain varying degrees of hardness in toy and complex RL environments. We consider and allow control over a wide variety of dimensions, including delayed rewards, sequence lengths, reward density, stochasticity, image representations, irrelevant features, time unit, action range and more. We define a parameterised collection of fast-to-run toy environments in OpenAI Gym by varying these dimensions and propose to use these to understand agents better. We then show how to design experiments using MDP Playground to gain insights on the toy environments. We also provide wrappers that can inject many of these dimensions into any Gym environment. We experiment with these wrappers on Atari and Mujoco to allow for understanding the effects of these dimensions on environments that are more complex than the toy environments. We also compare the effect of the dimensions on the toy and complex environments. Finally, we show how to use MDP Playground to debug agents, to study the interaction of multiple dimensions and describe further use-cases.