bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sensor location affects skeletal muscle contractility parameters measured by tensiomyography
Authors: Schwiete Carsten , Roth Christian , Braun Christoph , Rettenmaier Lukas , Happ Kevin , Langen Georg , Behringer Michael
Published: February 2023

Tensiomyography (TMG) is a non-invasive method for measuring contractile properties of skeletal muscle that is increasingly being used in research and practice. However, the lack of standardization in measurement protocols mitigates the systematic use in sports medical settings. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of lower leg fixation and sensor location on TMG-derived parameters. Twenty-two male participants underwent TMG measurements on the m. biceps femoris (BF) in randomized order with and without lower leg fixation (fixed vs. non-fixed). Measurements were conducted at 50% of the muscle’s length (BF-mid) and 10 cm distal to this (BF-distal). The sensor location affected the contractile properties significantly, both with and without fixation. Delay time (Td) was greater at BF-mid compared to BF-distal (fixed: 23.2 ± 3.2 ms vs. 21.2 ± 2.7 ms, p = 0.002; non-fixed: 24.03 ± 4.2 ms vs. 21.8 ± 2.7 ms, p = 0.008), as were maximum displacement (Dm) (fixed: 5.3 ± 2.7 mm vs. 3.5 ± 1.7 mm, p = 0.005; non-fixed: 5.4 ± 2.5 mm vs. 4.0 ± 2.0 mm, p = 0.03), and contraction velocity (Vc) (fixed: 76.7 ± 25.1 mm/s vs. 57.2 ± 24.3 mm/s, p = 0.02). No significant differences were revealed for lower leg fixation (all p > 0.05). In summary, sensor location affects the TMG-derived parameters on the BF. Our findings help researchers to create tailored measurement procedures in compliance with the individual goals of the TMG measurements and allow adequate interpretation of TMG parameters.
Antibiotic perceptions, adherence, and disposal practices among parents of pediatric patients
Authors: Dantuluri Keerti L. , Bonnet Kemberlee R. , Schlundt David G. , Schulte Rebecca J. , Griffith Hannah G. , Luu Alexandria , Charnogursky Cara , Perkins Jessica M. , Whitmore Christine C. , Banerjee Ritu , Howard Leigh M. , Grijalva Carlos G.
Published: February 2023

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for children in the outpatient setting. Although sometimes necessary, antibiotic use is associated with important downstream effects including the development of antimicrobial resistance among human and environmental microorganisms. Current outpatient stewardship efforts focus on guiding appropriate antibiotic prescribing practices among providers, but little is known about parents’ understanding of antibiotics and appropriate disposal of leftover antibiotics. To help bridge this gap, we conducted a qualitative study to assess parental understanding of their children’s antibiotics, their adherence to antibiotic instructions, and their disposal practices. We conducted a semi-structured interview with parents of 13 children diagnosed with acute respiratory illnesses and prescribed antibiotics in an urban outpatient clinic. We found that parents had limited understanding of how antibiotics work. Although they received instructions about antibiotic use during the healthcare visit, adherence to the prescription and appropriate disposal of antibiotics was suboptimal. Limited baseline understanding of antibiotics, their prior experiences with antibiotics, perceptions about their social networks’ antibiotic use, and information provided to them by healthcare providers may influence these behaviors. Our findings can inform educational efforts of outpatient stewardship programs to help optimize parental understanding of how to use and dispose of their children’s antibiotics.
Shared Arctic Variable Framework Links Local to Global Observing System Priorities and Requirements
Authors: Bradley Alice , Eicken Hajo , Lee Olivia , Gebruk Anna , Pirazzinie Roberta
Published: February 2023

The geographic settings and interests of diverse groups of rights- and stakeholders figure prominently in the need for internationally coordinated Arctic observing systems. Global and regional observing systems exist to coordinate observations across sectors and national boundaries, leveraging limited resources into widely available observational data and information products. Observing system design and coordination approaches developed for more focused networks at mid- and low latitudes are not necessarily directly applicable in more complex Arctic settings. Requirements for the latter are more demanding because of a greater need for cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral prioritization and refinement from the local to the pan-Arctic scale, in order to maximize the use of resources in challenging environmental settings. Consideration of Arctic Indigenous Peoples’s observing priorities and needs has emerged as a core tenet of governance and coordination frameworks. We evaluate several different types of observing systems relative to the needs of the Arctic observing community and information users to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each framework. A typology of three approaches emerges from this assessment: “essential variable,” “station model,” and “central question.” We define and assess, against the requirements of Arctic settings, the concept of shared Arctic variables (SAVs) emerging from the Arctic Observing Summit 2020 and prior work by the Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks Road Mapping Task Force. SAVs represent measurable phenomena or processes that are important enough to multiple communities and sectors to make the effort to coordinate observation efforts worthwhile. SAVs align with essential variables as defined, for example, by global observing frameworks, in that they guide coordinated observations across processes that are of interest to multiple sectors. SAVs are responsive to the information needs of Arctic Indigenous Peoples and draw on their capacity to codesign and comanage observing efforts. SAVs are also tailored to accommodate the logistical challenges of Arctic operations and address unique aspects of the Arctic environment, such as the central role of the cryosphere. Specific examples illustrate the flexibility of the SAV framework in reconciling different observational approaches and standards such that the strengths of global and regional observing programs can be adapted to the complex Arctic environment.
Sustainable Health in the Era of Work from Anywhere
Authors: Bolisetty Pradeep Kumar , Sharma Pooja , Bhattacharya Sanjay
Published: February 2023

Purpose: COVID- 19 paved the way for a hybrid work model; wherein employees can work from the office or work from home, or work from anywhere. The model of working from anywhere offers flexibility and autonomy to employees to a great extent. However, its ramifications and consequences pertaining to the health of the employees are yet to be fully explored. This study tries to understand the impact of work from anywhere on employees' health. Design/ Methodology/ Approach: Data was collected from 112 people who have worked in both work from office and work from home models. The analytic Hierarchy Process was used for data analysis. Findings: AHP analysis of mental health data considering stress, anxiety, and worry shows that mental health is better during work from anywhere than working from the office. Analysis of emotional health using AHP shows that emotional health is better during work from anywhere than during work from the office, based on employee relationships. It is evident from spiritual health data that spiritual health did improve during work from anywhere as compared to working from office. It is also clear that financial health is better during work from anywhere when compared with working from the office, which depends on employees' savings and expenditures. Originality/ Value: The research contributes significantly to organizations that are adopting a hybrid work model.
The Role of Commercial Diplomacy in Promoting India as a Destination for Higher Education: A Case Study of Sudan
Authors: Mubarak B. S. , Sinha Manish
Published: February 2023

There are several studies on the internationalization of higher Education in India. However, most of these studies are based on initiatives that have been taken up by private universities in India. Indian Embassies and Consulates (Indian Missions) around the world play an important role in promoting India as a destination for higher education among foreign students. Indian Missions become the first interface for foreign students travelling to India. Sudan is the third largest African country, with a population of over 45 million. India is one of the preferred destinations for Sudanese students travelling abroad for higher studies. Annually about 1500 students travel to India for higher studies, mainly to Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. A study was conducted on students who have completed University education in India to understand the role of Commercial Diplomacy and Indian Missions in promoting India as a destination for higher education. The outcome of the study provides insights into the importance of Commercial Diplomacy and the role of Indian Missions in promoting India as a destination for Higher Education. Outreach events to promote India as a destination for Higher Education and facilitation of Student visas play a major role in students choosing India as a destination for higher education.
Faculty Recruitment Practices and SDG4: Challenges and Recommendations
Authors: Nassr AlRasbi , Vidya Yeravdekar , Netra Neelam
Published: February 2023

This article aims to critically study the literature on the challenges H.E.I.s (Higher Education Institutions) encounter while recruiting faculties and provide opportunities for other researchers to use it as a foundation for future research. The reviewed literature begins broadly with recruitment to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the concept, its origin, differential usage through several decades, and various factors that influenced its effectiveness. Accordingly, the authors did an extensive study considering the breadth and depth of the core problem of the study. The study of the challenges of faculty recruitment has been undertaken in three phases spanning 60 years, and the authors reviewed the literature critically in each category. The authors also cited relevant, valuable documents in this work from 80 countries -represented individually or collectively- on various factors affecting the recruiting process. They are taking into consideration the importance of SDG4 and relating it to the Oman 2040 Vision, which also includes 12 priority areas. These factors constitute challenges to the entire recruitment process considering three perspectives from the H.E.I., the Recruiter, and the perspective of Faculty. Finally, the summary and conclusion of the article give further directions for other researchers in this domain to use the existing contents with excellent references as guidance in their investigations.
Greening of Public Transport in Pune – A Feasibility Study
Authors: Sen Vasundhara , Hajela Akanksha , Suneeth G , Saxena Sarvesh , Deore Ayush
Published: February 2023

India's commitment to Electric Vehicles (EV) is a prime program furthering the country's achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 7. However, in spite of the much-needed policy push, EV adoption in India has been slow, both in private ownership and in public mobility. The average Indian commuter still depends heavily on public transport such as public buses, railways and rickshaws. Thus, the success of the EV transition in India lies in the speed with which e-vehicles can be developed and adopted in public transport solutions. This study assesses the feasibility of converting the public transport fleet (buses and 3 wheelers) into e-vehicles for the city of Pune. Pune records high per capita private vehicle ownership, resulting in high traffic congestion, traffic indiscipline issues and high vehicular fatalities. It is thus imperative that not only should public transport usage increase in the city, but it should also be electric, such that sustainability goals are achieved. This study presents a techno-economic analysis of greening Pune's public transport fleet. This paper begins with section 1, which introduces the EV landscape in India. Section 2 details the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework, which evaluates financial costs associated with EVs in public transport fleets. Section 3 presents model results from the TCO analysis. Payback calculations are also presented to understand the minimum number of years to realise EV investment payback. Section 4 finally concludes this paper by presenting demand-side and supply-side interventions for a speedy EV transition for public transport fleets in Pune Metro Region.
The Effect of Sustainable Packaging Aesthetic on Consumer Behavior: A Case Study from India
Authors: Kapse Urvi , Mahajan Yogesh , Hudnurkar Manoj , Ambekar Suhas , Hiremath Rahul
Published: February 2023

Sustainable packaging has opened new growth opportunities for the packaging industry in the Indian context. This research aims to understand whether sustainable packaging has helped enhance environmentalist consumer behavior and increased product sales. Packaging is essential to any food or non-food product since it protects the client from humidity, light, heat and other external factors. Packaging serves as a kind of communication and a means of drawing the attention of a company's final consumer. However, to meet modern environmental standards, it must preserve goods while remaining environmentally friendly. Consumers are becoming more aware of environmental concerns and their purchase habits' impact on the environment. Customers like to do business with ecologically conscientious organizations. In keeping with the study's goals, this paper uses a strategy for combing through current research studies on the impact of sustainable packaging aesthetics on customer behavior. A quantitative research design was adopted. The structured questionnaire was designed based on the literature study model as a guide. The study results show that Consumers prioritize price, quality, and brand over all other considerations. Based on these findings, investing in sustainable packaging at the expense of any other purchase criteria is likely to be a losing proposition.
A Comparative Study of Pollution Levels in Major Cities of India During Covid-19 in India
Authors: Kapse Manohar , Akhil Bakki , Elangovan N , Sharma Vinod , Rajagopal K
Published: February 2023

This paper aims to study the major pollutants of the four metro cities of India before and after covid 19 first wave. The cities considered for the study are Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The major pollutants considered for the study are PM2.5, PM10, NO, NO2, NOx, SO2, CO, and Ozone. The basic aim of the study is to find the effect of lockdown and covid restrictions on the level of pollutants across the four major cities of India. We used both parametric and non-parametric tests for the analysis using SPSS. From the study, it is clear that there is a significant decrease in all the major pollutants across India's major cities.
Gracefully twisting the neck: literary commentaries as a (meta)genre of scholarly discourse
Authors: Cuneo Daniele , Ganser Elisa
Published: February 2023

Commentaries on literary texts, be they Kāvyas or Nāṭyas, are a prolific though still much understudied genre in South Asia. The stress on the literary text as the achieved and circumscribed “work of art” has undermined studies on the reception history, transmission, and composing and staging of literary texts, where the poem or drama in its entirety is not always the main unit to be considered. Along these lines, literary commentaries are crucial for understanding the relation between theoretical prescriptions and compositional/performative practices, as they often put these two dimensions of literature (the theoretical and the practical) into dialogue. Moreover, a host of knowledge systems (nāṭyaśāstra, alaṃkāraśāstra, vyākaraṇa, mīmāṃsā, etc.), along with their philosophical insights, technical vocabulary, and hermeneutical techniques, are employed, combined, and creatively refunctionalized in literary commentaries, which therefore represent a liminal genre of śāstra that crosses the seemingly well-established boundaries among disciplines and offers to the modern scholar a unique window into the intellectual life of premodern South Asia.
Age-related changes in peripheral T-cell subpopulations in elderly individuals: An observational study
Authors: Quan Xiao-Qing , Ruan Lei , Zhou Hai-Rong , Gao Wei-Liang , Zhang Qing , Zhang Cun-Tai
Published: February 2023

The age-related decline in T-cell function among elderly individuals remains unclear. We thus investigated the interrelationship between T-cell subsets and age to identify the changes in T-cell phenotypes and develop an age prediction model for the elderly population. A total of 127 individuals aged >60 years were divided into three groups (youngest-old group, 61–70 years, n = 34; middle-old group, 71–80 years, n = 53; and oldest-old group, ≥ 81 years, n = 40). The percentage of CD8+CD28− cells (P = 0.001) was highest in the oldest-old group and then followed by the middle-old group, while the youngest-old group was the lowest. Both females and males demonstrated significant decreases in the absolute counts of CD4+CD45RA+ cells (P = 0.020; P = 0.002) and CD8+CD28+ cells (P = 0.015; P = 0.005) with age. Multivariate linear regression showed that the percentage of CD8+CD28− cells (P < 0.001) was an independent predictor of aging after adjusting for sex, body mass index, hospitalization duration, smoking, drinking, chronic medical illness, and medications at admission. In conclusion, our results suggest that aging in elderly individuals is accompanied by a decrease in the counts of T-cell subpopulations. CD8+CD28− cells may be potential targets for elderly individuals in antiaging-related immunosenescence.
Anti-plasmodial potential of selected medicinal plants and a compound Atropine isolated from Eucalyptus obliqua
Authors: Zareen Shehzad , Adnan Muhammad , Khan Shahid Niaz , Alotaibi Amal
Published: February 2023

The present research study was aimed to investigate the efficiency of selected medicinal plants against Plasmodium vivax. Crude methanolic extracts from the seeds of leaves of Datura stramonium, Parthenium hysterophorus, Calotropis procera, and Dodonaea viscosa were prepared. In addition, Atropine was also isolated from alkaloid components of Eucalyptus obliqua to evaluate their in vitro anti-plasmodial effects. It was observed that proguanil (positive control) and Atropine displayed strong anti-plasmodial activity (94.04 and 68.02%, respectively) against P. vivax at 0.1 mg/mL concentration while the leaf extracts of other medicinal plants did not exhibit any notable anti-plasmodial activity. It was concluded that alkaloids of E. obliqua plant’s extracts were rich in anti-plasmodial compound Atropine, which exhibit a remarkable anti-plasmodial activity against P. vivax. Anti-plasmodial action of medicinal plants are attributed to these phytochemicals. In vitro studies using medicinal plant’s extracts and standardized methods will help to make more powerful and cost-effective anti-plasmodial compounds.
Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles usingOriganum onitesleaves: Cytotoxic, apoptotic, and necrotic effects on Capan-1, L929, and Caco-2 cell lines
Authors: Gecer Esma Nur
Published: February 2023

In this study,Origanum oniteswas used to synthesize the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs@Org). The structure of nanoparticles was identified by spectroscopic techniques. The maximum absorption was determined as 433 nm by UV-Vis spectroscopy. In Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy spectrum, the characteristic signal was observed at 3,262 cm−1belonging to the OH group. The crystal structure of nanoparticles was revealed by X-ray diffraction analysis. The diffraction peaks (2θ) can be indexed to 111, 200, 220, 311, and 222 components representing the face-centered cubic unit structure. The spherical particle size was calculated as 18.1 nm by transmission electron microscopy. Cytotoxic effects of extract and AgNPs@Org were executed by MTT assay using Capan-1, L929, and Caco-2 cell lines. AgNPs@Org exhibited the excellent cytotoxic effect on Capan-1 cell lines with the viability of 37.6% (0.5 µg·mL−1). However, the effect ofO. onitesextract on the viability of Capan-1 cell lines was found to be 24.6% and 55.4% at 1.0 and 0.5 µg·mL−1, respectively. AgNPs@Org effect on Caco-2 cell lines was found as 31.7% (1.0 µg·mL−1). In the L929 cell lines, the noticeable lethal influence was not detected for extract and nanoparticles. In other words, the extract and AgNPs@Org did not act a cytotoxic effect on L929 cell lines.
A case of arboreal nest building in the small Japanese field mouse (Apodemus argenteus)
Authors: Kikuchi Hayato , Oshida Tatsuo
Published: February 2023

To better understand the arboreal activity of small mammals, we focused on the arboreal nest-building behaviour of Apodemus argenteus. Using a camera trap, we found that a mouse took 18 days to build a nest in a tree cavity. For a few days during the nest building period, the mouse intensively carried nesting materials (leaves) to the cavity, though not regularly. The mouse did not constantly carry nesting materials, but rather showed two peaks working activities at 02:00 and 22:00. Judging from the uneven working pattern, its nest-building behaviour may depend on environmental condition such as meteorological factors.
Perspectives on AI-driven systems for multiple sensor data fusion
Authors: Koch Wolfgang
Published: February 2023

Artificially intelligent automation has not only impact on sensor technologies, but also on comprehensive multiple sensor systems for assisting situational awareness and decision-making. This is particularly true for integrated Manned-unManned-Teaming (MuM-T), for example. From a systems engineering perspective which does not exclude applications in the defence domain, three tasks need to be fulfilled: (1) Design artificially intelligent automation in a way that human beings are mentally and emotionally able to master each situation. (2) Identify technical design principles to facilitate the responsible use of AI in ethically critical applications. (3) Guarantee that human decision makers always have full superiority of information, decision-making, and options of action. Our discussion of AI-driven systems for multiple sensor data fusion results in recommendations and key results. We are addressing the algorithms needed, the data to be processed, the programming skills required, the computing devices to be used, the inevitable anthropocentric design, the reviewing of R & D efforts necessary, and the integration of different dimensions in a systems-of-systems point of view.
HIF-1α participates in secondary brain injury through regulating neuroinflammation
Authors: Xu Xiaojian , Yang Mengshi , Zhang Bin , Dong Jinqian , Zhuang Yuan , Ge Qianqian , Niu Fei , Liu Baiyun
Published: February 2023

A deeper understanding of the underlying biological mechanisms of secondary brain injury induced by traumatic brain injury (TBI) will greatly advance the development of effective treatments for patients with TBI. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) is a central regulator of cellular response to hypoxia. In addition, growing evidence shows that HIF-1α plays the important role in TBI-induced changes in biological processes; however, detailed functional mechanisms are not completely known. The aim of the present work was to further explore HIF-1α-mediated events after TBI. To this end, next-generation sequencing, coupled with cellular and molecular analysis, was adopted to interrogate vulnerable events in a rat controlled cortical impact model of TBI. The results demonstrated that TBI induced accumulation of HIF-1α at the peri-injury site at 24 h post-injury, which was associated with neuronal loss. Moreover, gene set enrichment analysis unveiled that neuroinflammation, especially an innate inflammatory response, was significantly evoked by TBI, which could be attenuated by the inhibition of HIF-1α. Furthermore, the inhibition of HIF-1α could mitigate the activation of microglia and astrocytes. Taken together, all these data implied that HIF-1α might contribute to secondary brain injury through regulating neuroinflammation.
Cocrystals; basic concepts, properties and formation strategies
Authors: Khan Shahab , Zahoor Muhammad , Rahman Mudassir Ur , Gul Zarif
Published: February 2023

Cocrystallization is an old technique and remains the focus of several research groups working in the field of Chemistry and Pharmacy. This technique is basically in field for improving physicochemical properties of material which can be active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or other chemicals with poor profile. So this review article has been presented in order to combine various concepts for scientists working in the field of chemistry, pharmacy or crystal engineering, also it was attempt to elaborate concepts belonging to crystal designing, their structures and applications. A handsome efforts have been made to bring scientists together working in different fields and to make chemistry easier for a pharmacist and pharmacy for chemists pertaining to cocrystals. Various aspects of chemicals being used as co-formers have been explored which predict the formation of co-crystals or molecular salts and even inorganic cocrystals.
Preparation of CeF3 nanoparticles loaded PPO/PVT composites for radiation detection
Authors:   Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, Thongpool V. , Phunpueok A. ,   Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, Jaiyen S. ,   Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, Choosakul N. ,   Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, Aphairaj D. ,   Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, Thongchai P. ,   Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, Singhaseree C. ,   Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand
Published: February 2023

Composite materials for radiation detection were developed from PVT, PPO, and CeF3 nanoparticles. The effects of PPO and CeF3 nanoparticles content were studied using their photoluminescent spectra and energy spectra from 57Co and 137Cs sources. Under an excitation wavelength of 300 nm, a sharp emission was detected at 366 nm with a possible CeF3 energy transfer indication. Scintillation enhancement of CeF3 nanoparticles loaded PPO/PVT composites was investigated with a photomultiplier setup. The response to gamma radiation and count increase was observed.
Boosting the performance of planar inverted perovskite solar cells employing graphene oxide as HTL
Authors:   Higher National School of Biotechnology “Toufik Khaznadar” (ENSB), Constantine, Algeria, Touafek N. , Mahamdi R. ,   LEA, Department of electronic, University of Batna2, Algeria, Dridi C. ,   LPMS, Mentouri brothers, Constantine1 University, Algeria
Published: February 2023

The numerical simulation tool SCAPS-1D was used to analyze perovskite solar cell having the architecture ITO/ PEDOT:PSS or GO /CH3NH3PbI3-xClx/ PCBM /Au contains inverted planar hetero-junction device. In this work, we investigated the effect of inserting the Graphene Oxide (GO) as Hole Transport layer (HTL) on the performance of perovskite solar cells. Simulation results show that the use of GO as a hole transport layer is efficient. The efficiency of PSCs based on GO HTL was increased by about 1.6 % compared to the conventional PEDOT:PSS HTL device. The obtained results of optimizing the thickness of GO HTL exhibited an optimum value around 10 nm with an efficiency of 12.35 %, Voc of 1.19 V and FF of 54.8 %. We have also shown that the performance of device for high GO carrier density is a better than with low ones. In addition, increasing the temperature beyond the optimum value obtained around 320 K for both HTL materials (GO and PEDOT:PSS) has detrimental effect on the performance of the perovskite solar cells however the device is more sensitive to the temperature with PEDOT:PSS than the GO ones. The effect of band gap of GO on the performance of device is also studied. The obtained results underline the determining role playedby this parameter with an optimum value around 3.25 eV.
Production and dissemination of nursing research
Authors: Leitão Cardoso Maria Vera Lúcia Moreira
Published: February 2023

The dissemination of researches performed by nurses has increased significantly, when analyzed through the prism of the historical process that characterizes the evolution of Nursing as a science. Part of the number of studies published in journals, whether national or international, comes from the results of theses and dissertations developed in several areas that compose the Nursing's body of knowledge. However we still have a lot to evolve, especially concerning the impact, the effective contribution of theses researches for the improvement of the profession in a greater context. We need to pay attention to the rigor that the scientific method requires, for the development of evidence-based studies, so they clarify and document the skills of those who bring together Nursing, considering its specificity of human care, in the amplitude of political, academic, scientific and healthcare dimensions.
Implicações da sexualidade e reprodução no adolescer saudável
Authors: Araújo Adelita Campos , Lunardi Valeria Lerch , Silveira Rosemary Silva da , Thofehrn Maira Buss , Porto Adrize Rutz , Soares Deisi Cardoso
Published: February 2023

Este estudo objetivou compreender a percepção de adolescentes acerca de seu processo de adolescer saudável, no que se refere à sexualidade e reprodução. Trata de uma pesquisa qualitativa do tipo exploratória, realizada com 10 adolescentes, em uma escola estadual no sul do Rio Grande do Sul, entre agosto e outubro de 2007. Para a coleta dos dados, foram utilizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, cujo conteúdo foi submetido à análise temática, surgindo o tema: Sexualidade e reprodução na adolescência. Diante dos dados, percebeu-se que é preciso proporcionar mais orientações para um adolescer saudável, no sentido de fortalecer e favorecer a segurança necessária ao adolescente no exercício da sua sexualidade e reprodução. Evidenciou-se também a necessidade de preparo do adolescente, seja por profissionais da saúde, da educação ou familiares, para o enfrentamento de algumas situações, tais como: gravidez indesejada, primeira relação sexual, automedicação, receio de conversar com os pais sobre sexualidade, dentre outras.
Ganhos das intervenções de enfermagem individualizadas: revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Fonseca César , Ramos Ana , Vilelas José , Castro Cidália , Botelho Maria Antónia
Published: February 2023

Os resultados em saúde associados aos cuidados de enfermagem individualizados são essenciais para garantir a qualidade dos mesmos, pelo que é uma prioridade o seu estudo. Este estudo tem como objetivo, identificar os ganhos das intervenções de enfermagem individualizadas, em pessoas de meia-idade e idosas. Revisão sistemática da literatura, entre 2004 - 2009, com método PICO, na EBSCO (CINAHL, MEDLINE). A pesquisa produziu 530 artigos, dos quais foram selecionados 9. Foram identificadas as intervenções de enfermagem individualizadas como a educação para a saúde, toque terapêutico, gestão de casos e tele-assistência. Como ganhos para pessoas com mais de 45 anos de idade identificamos a eficácia para o auto-cuidado, a diminuição da fadiga, o aumento da informação sobre saúde/doença, a satisfação com os cuidados, gestão de sintomas e regime medicamentoso.
Repercussões da paternidade na vida do adolescente
Authors: Melo Ana Luisa Almeida , Sousa Machado Maria de Fátima Antero , Maia Evanira Rodrigues , Jesus Sampaio Karla Jimena Araújo de
Published: February 2023

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a percepção dos adolescentes sobre a paternidade precoce, compreendendo o processo de enfrentamento e as mudanças ocorridas. Estudo qualitativo, realizado no Crato-CE, Brasil, em 2009, com dez pais que vivenciaram a paternidade na adolescência, identificados através da técnica “bola de neve”. Para coleta de dados, utilizou-se entrevista semiestruturada de setembro a outubro/2009. Os dados foram organizados através da técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Para os adolescentes, a experiência, apesar das dificuldades, responsabilidades e mudanças no convívio social foi considerada positiva. O apoio da família mostrou-se favorável ao enfrentamento, e a interrupção da escolaridade repercutiu negativamente na vida dos adolescentes. Sugerem-se maiores estudos para fomentar políticas públicas e ações sistematizadas para o enfrentamento dessa problemática, focado na prevenção, assunção de responsabilidades paternas, além das de cunho financeiro e inserção precoce no mercado de trabalho.
Busca ativa de sintomáticos respiratórios e o diagnóstico tardio da tuberculose
Authors: Diniz Pinheiro Patrícia Geórgia Oliveira , Sá Lenilde Duarte de , Palha Pedro Fredemir , Assumpção de Souza Fabiana Barbosa , Nogueira Jordana de Almeida , Villa Tereza Cristina Scatena
Published: February 2023

Objetivou-se analisar a discursividade de gestores sobre as ações de busca ativa de sintomáticos respiratórios e a relação com o diagnóstico tardio de tuberculose. Pesquisa qualitativa com material empírico construído por meio de entrevistas com 16 apoiadores matriciais, em município da região metropolitana de João Pessoa - PB. Análise feita conforme a técnica de Análise de Discurso, linha francesa. Os resultados revelaram: há contradições entre a proposta do plano municipal de saúde e o discurso dos gestores no que tange às ações de controle da tuberculose; os gestores não conhecem o verdadeiro significado da busca ativa, o que contribui para que aconteça uma busca passiva de casos novos; não há planejamento de ações voltadas para a identificação de sintomáticos respiratórios. Conclui-se que as evidências concorrem para o diagnóstico tardio da doença e que há a necessidade de qualificar os gestores para melhor compreensão do controle da doença.
Idosos com Alzheimer: um estudo descritivo
Authors: Holanda Ítala Thaise Aguiar , Ponte Keila Maria de Azevedo , Pinheiro Mirian Calíope Dantas
Published: February 2023

Estudo exploratório e descritivo que teve como objetivos classificar o grau de demência em idosos acometido da doença de Alzheimer utilizando o Clinical Dementia Rating e descrever o perfil dos mesmos a partir de informações do cuidador familiar. O Clinical Dementia Rating foi aplicado a 30 pacientes durante a visita domiciliar e seus respectivos cuidadores integrante da Associação Brasileira de Alzheimer de Fortaleza-Ceará, em 2009. Os resultados revelaram que os doentes eram em sua maioria do sexo feminino, casadas, de baixa escolaridade e apresentavam grau de demência Grave. Entende-se a importância da implantação de programas multiprofissionais para os doentes e seus familiares. Bem como, instituir ações específicas de educação em saúde e a aplicação do Clinical Dementia Rating na avaliação dos mesmos.
Diagnóstico de enfermagem falta de adesão em pacientes acompanhados pelo programa de hipertensão arterial
Authors: Bertoletti Altair Roriz , Costa Alice Gabrielle de Sousa , Costa Francisca Bertilia Chaves , Oliveira Ana Railka de Souza , Oliveira Célida Juliana de , Araújo Thelma Leite de
Published: February 2023

Pesquisa exploratória realizada de novembro/2010 a fevereiro/2011 com uma amostra de 38 sujeitos com hipertensão. Objetivou-se identificar o diagnóstico de enfermagem Falta de adesão em pacientes com hipertensão arterial acompanhados na atenção básica da cidade de Caucaia/Ceará. Os dados foram coletados por formulário baseado nas características definidoras e fatores relacionados do diagnóstico e submetidos à avaliação de duas enfermeiras para inferência diagnóstica. A maioria dos participantes era mulher, idosa, aposentada, com baixa escolaridade e renda familiar, presença de comorbidades e polifarmácia. Dos entrevistados, 36,8% apresentaram o diagnóstico estudado. As características mais presentes foram comportamento indicativo de falha na adesão e manejo inadequado do tratamento não medicamentoso e o fator mais percebido foi conhecimento deficiente para o seguimento do regime terapêutico medicamentoso e não medicamentoso. Conclui-se que o diagnóstico investigado foi bastante prevalente na população em questão, fato que pode contribuir para melhor nortear as ações do enfermeiro na atenção primária.
Plantas medicinais no tratamento de doenças respiratórias na infância: uma visão do saber popular
Authors: Araújo Karla Rafaella Menezes , Kerntopf Marta Regina , Oliveira Dayanne Rakelly de , Menezes Irwin Rose Alencar de , Brito Júnior Francisco Elizaudo de
Published: February 2023

Investiga o saber popular sobre o uso de plantas medicinais no tratamento de doenças respiratórias na infância. Estudo descritivo exploratório de natureza qualitativa, realizado em Juazeiro do Norte/CE com vinte e duas mães e/ou responsáveis de crianças usuárias da Estratégia Saúde da Família. A coleta de dados foi efetuada entre os meses de junho e julho de 2011 através de entrevista semiestruturada. Empregou-se a técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo para análise de dados. A pesquisa indicou que o saber popular tem grande significado e é amplamente aceito, sendo utilizado em algumas vezes em substituição aos medicamentos sintéticos. Ressaltou ainda, a relevância da transmissão cultural deste saber por gerações. Acreditamos na importância de que os profissionais da saúde discutam as práticas populares de saúde para que possam atuar de forma mais efetiva na resolução dos reais problemas de saúde, aliando o conhecimento popular ao científico e fortalecendo tais práticas.
Facilidades no ensino do processo de enfermagem na perspectiva de docentes e enfermeiros
Authors: Cossa Raquel Maria Violeta , Almeida Miriam de Abreu
Published: February 2023

Pesquisa qualitativa, exploratória, descritiva, realizada no primeiro semestre de 2010, com objetivo de conhecer as facilidades do ensino do Processo de Enfermagem na perspectiva de docentes de universidade pública federal e de enfermeiros de hospital universitário do sul do Brasil. Participaram quatro docentes e quatro enfermeiras assistenciais. Utilizou-se entrevista semiestruturada e análise temática de Bardin. Identificaram-se quatro categorias, que apresentaram a importância de o ensino do Processo de Enfermagem estar contemplado no currículo da instituição em atividades obrigatórias e não obrigatórias; capacitação de docentes; possuir hospital universitário com a implementação do Processo de Enfermagem, e sua informatização. Estas características favorecem o ensino-aprendizagem do aluno de enfermagem em relação ao Processo de Enfermagem. Os resultados mostram que a qualidade de ensino, assistência e pesquisa desenvolvida está relacionada às práticas, aos conhecimentos e experiências construídas na formação, desde o início da introdução do Processo de Enfermagem.
Diagnósticos de enfermagem embasados na teoria do autocuidado em pessoas com deficiência visual
Authors: Souza Ellen Lucy Vale de , Moura Gisele Nogueira de , Nascimento Jennara Candido do , Lima Maria Alzete de , Pagliuca Lorita Marlena Freitag , Caetano Joselany Áfio
Published: February 2023

O estudo objetivou descrever os diagnósticos de enfermagem a partir da identificação dos déficits de autocuidado de pessoas com deficiência visual, usando como referencial a Teoria do Déficit de Autocuidado de Orem. Estudo de caso desenvolvido com quatro pessoas com deficiência visual, mediante entrevista semiestruturada, baseado na Teoria do Déficit do Autocuidado, e com identificação dos diagnósticos de enfermagem segundo a taxonomia da NANDA-I. Os diagnósticos de enfermagem identificados foram: interação social prejudicada; déficit no autocuidado; controle ineficaz do regime terapêutico; risco de síndrome do estresse por mudança; disfunção sexual; e mobilidade física prejudicada. Conclui-se que o grupo apresentou um grau considerável de limitação na capacidade de realização do autocuidado. Ressalta-se, porém, que o grupo possui potencial para desenvolver habilidades necessárias para a execução segura de suas atividades de vida diária, o que representa um campo fértil para as ações de enfermagem.
Recurso audiovisual para promoção do apego entre mãe HIV soropositiva e seu filho
Authors: Lima Camila Nayane de Carvalho , Barbosa Régia Christina Moura , Pinheiro Ana Karina Bezerra , Pinto Maria Liduína Freitas , Rodrigues Paz Sandra Vasconceles
Published: February 2023

O estudo objetivou avaliar os efeitos da utilização do vídeo educativo para promoção do apego entre mãe soropositiva para o HIV e seu filho após seis meses de interação entre ambos. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo-exploratório com abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados através de entrevista semiestruturada. A amostragem foi intencional. O plano de análise seguiu os seguintes passos: constituição do corpus, definição das unidades de análise, categorização, análise dos dados por categorias. Este estudo evidenciou que, apesar das dificuldades e limitações impostas pelo HIV/AIDS, pelo seu tratamento e pela incerteza presente no cotidiano, as mães portadoras de HIV desenvolvem estratégias que possibilitam enfrentar e conviver melhor com a doença, ao passo que não negligenciam seu papel de mãe.
Sensation Seeking dan Problematic Mobile Phone Use pada Mahasiswa
Authors: Ayuningtyas Alfina Diani , Amawidyati Sukma Galuh
Published: February 2023

Perkembangan teknologi komunikasi yang pesat semakin mempermudah proses interaksi sosial antar manusia.  Namun, disisi lain juga menimbulkan pemasalahan psikologis baru seperti problematic mobile phone used. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara sensation seeking dengan empat dimensi dari problematic mobile phone use yaitu dangerous use, dependence, financial problem, dan prohibity use pada mahasiswa. Desain penelitian merupakan penelitian kroseksional. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah cluster random sampling yang mana subjek penelitian berjumlah 370 orang mahasiswa. Analisis korelasi pada penelitian ini menggunakan range spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat korelasi positif antara sensation seeking dengan dimensi dangerous use dan prohibity use dengan uji hipotesis didapatkan koefisien korelasi 0,272 dan 0,132. Tidak terdapat korelasi antara sensation seeking dengan dimensi financial problem dan dependence dengan uji hipotesis didapatkan koefisien korelasi 0,049 dan 0,026. Kesimpulannya adalah sensation seeking, financial problem dan dependence pada mahasiswa berada pada kategori sedang sedangkan dimensi dangerous use dan prohibity use berada pada kategori rendah. The rapid development of communication technology has made the process of social interaction between humans easier. However, on the other hand, it also raises new psychological problems such as problematic mobile phone use. This study aims to determine the relationship between sensation seeking and the four dimensions of problematic mobile phone use, namely dangerous use, dependence, financial problem, and prohibited use in students. The research design is crossectional research. The sampling technique was random cluster sampling in which the research subjects were 370 students. Correlation analysis in this study used the spearman range. The results showed a positive correlation between sensation seeking and the dimensions of dangerous use and prohibited use. With hypothesis testing, the correlation coefficients were 0.272 and 0.132. There is no correlation between sensation seeking and the dimensions of financial problems and dependence. With hypothesis testing, the correlation coefficients are 0.049 and 0.026. The conclusion is that sensation seeking, financial problems, and dependence on students are moderate. The dimensions of dangerous use and prohibited use are in the low category.
Uji Validitas Eksternal Tes Kepribadian HEXACO-60
Authors: Tarigan Medianta , Fadillah Fadillah
Published: February 2023

Penggunaan HEXACO-60 sebagai salah satu tes kepribadian yang digunakan untuk mengukur kepribadian seseorang masih belum cukup familiar di Indonesia. Sebagai bagian dari pengembangan alat ukur yang sangat diperlukan oleh para praktisi di lapangan, diperlukan uji psikometri yang dapat menunjukkan alat tersebut cukup valid untuk digunakan. HEXACO-60 memiliki tujuan yang sama dengan penggunaan tes kepribadian MBTI yaitu mengukur kepribadian secara objektif. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini akan melihat hubungan antara dimensi pada tes HEXACO-60 dengan dimensi pada tes MBTI sebagai pengukuran validitas konkuren. Menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif, penelitian ini menggunakan total sampel sebanyak 1,016 partisipan yang terdiri dari mahasiswa dan pekerja dari berbagai kalangan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah koefisien korelasi Pearson. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara dimensi HEXACO-60 dan dimensi MBTI yang bersesuaian, dengan hubungan positif tertinggi (korelasi lebih dari 0.5) terdapat pada dimensi extraversion dan extrovert.The use of HEXACO-60 as a personality test that is used to measure a person's personality is still not quite familiar in Indonesia. As part of the development of measuring instruments that are indispensable for practitioners in the field, a psychometric test is needed that can show that the tool is valid enough to use. The HEXACO-60 has the same objective as using the MBTI personality test, which is to objectively measure personality. Therefore, this study will look at the relationship between the dimensions on the HEXACO-60 and the MBTI as a measure of concurrent validity. The research method used is quantitative research with a total sample of 1,016 participants consisting of students and workers from various backgrounds. The data analysis technique used was the Pearson correlation coefficient and the Mann-Whitney U test. The results obtained showed that there was a relationship between the HEXACO-60 dimension and the corresponding MBTI dimension, with the highest positive relationship (correlation more than 0.5) found in the extraversion and extrovert dimensions