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Pengaruh Efektivitas Pelatihan, Skill Karyawan dan Prosedur Kerja Terhadap Produktivitas di Bagian PM 5 PT. IKS
Authors: Yusuf Ahsan Muhamad
Published: March 2024

Efektivitas training dan skill karyawan di Bagian PM 5 berpengaruh besar terhadap produktivitas, dengan karyawan yang terampil dapat melaksanakan tugas lebih efisien. Penerapan Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP) di Bagian PM 5 mendukung kontrol dan peningkatan produktivitas, meskipun implementasinya menemui tantangan dan hambatan. Untuk membahas dan analisis tentang Pengaruh Efektivitas Pelatihan, Skill Karyawan dan Prosedur Kerja Terhadap Produktivitas di Bagian PM 5 PT.IKS, mengidentifikasi tantangan dan hambatan yang mungkin dihadapi dalam mengimplementasikan program tersebut, serta memberikan solusi dan rekomendasi yang tepat untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Terdapat 2 jenis sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yakni data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer yang digunakan adalah kuesioner yang dikirimkan kepada Karyawan Seksi PM 5 PT.IKS, terdapat 38 sampel dari 60 total populasi. Analisis dilakukan dengan bantuan software SmartPLS versi 4. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa Pengaruh Efektivitas Pelatihan, Skill Karyawan dan Prosedur Kerja Terhadap Produktivitas di Bagian PM 5 PT.IKS berpengaruh positif dan signifikan.
Polymorphisms of the ATP-binding cassette sterol efflux transporter genes g5 and g8 in cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Grigor’eva I. N. , Notova T. E. , Suvorova T. S. , Nepomnyashchikh D. L.
Published: March 2024

Mutations with a decrease in the expression and function of the of the ATP-binding cassette genes proteins ABCG5 and ABCG8, as the main sterol efflux transporters, lead to the accumulation of xenosterols in plasma associated with changes in the lipid profile, hyperglycemia and the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). The review presents studies of the role of ABCG5/G8 polymorphisms in CVD and DM2. In several studies, including large–scale ones, the influence of ABCG5/G8 variants (rs4245791, rs41360247 rs4299376, rs11887534, rs7598542, rs78451356, etc.) on the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) was proved, in others – when confirming the association of the risk of CHD with ABCG5 polymorphism, this status for ABCG8 was denied. Since sterol metabolism disorders observed in individuals with DM2 are probably associated with low insulin sensitivity, many authors confirmed the association of variants rs4299376, rs4148211, rs140231607 and rs6720173 of the ABCG5/G8 with the risk of DM2, but some authors did not find such a connection with DM2 for variants rs4299376, rs11887534 and rs4148217 of the ABCG8. A decrease in ABCG5/G8 mRNA expression was observed in DM2 in experimental animals and in humans; on the contrary, overexpression of ABCG5/G8 in db/db mice restored the sensitivity of the liver to insulin, which led to a decrease in fasting glucose, lipids and improved glucose tolerance. The inconsistency of data on the association of ABCG5/G8 gene polymorphism with the risk of CVD and DM2 may probably be due to inter-population differences, which necessitates further study of the contribution of ABCG5/G8 variants to the risk of these diseases.
Development of the Generation 3 Particle Pilot Plant Falling Particle Receiver
Authors: Mills Brantley , Lee Jae Bok , Schroeder Nathan , Ray Daniel , Laubscher Hendrik , Sment Jeremy , Albrecht Kevin , Ho Cliff
Published: March 2024

A falling particle receiver (FPR) has been designed to integrate with the G3P3-USA pilot plant currently being constructed at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) at Sandia National Laboratories. This receiver integrates several innovative design features including a converging tunnel (SNOUT), an optimized cavity geometry, and a multistage “catch-and-release” trough. Details about the integration of these features and the final G3P3-USA FPR design and construction are described. Ray-tracing models of the FPR utilizing the NSTTF heliostat field are developed leveraging previous modeling efforts using SolTrace. Models demonstrate that at least 1.5 MWth of incident radiative energy can be provided to the FPR on a clear day throughout a typical year in Albuquerque, NM. Spillage fluxes around the periphery of the aperture are within acceptable bounds for the majority of the year. Intercept factors are computed for each utilized heliostat at the Vernal equinox to provide guidance to heliostat operators during operation of the system.
Does a Digital Twin have a Digital Twin?
Authors: McCann Julie
Published: March 2024

Since the early days of what is known today as the Internet of Things, there have been over twenty years of research. Such systems are key sources of the data that feed Digital Twins; indeed this might even be in real-time. However, when one talks to real users in the worlds of civil engineering, environment modelling, digital agriculture and the industrial IoT etc. they complain about IoT systems being flaky and completely unusable after a few years. Given that these users are designing infrastructures that are required to last potentially 10 to hundreds of years what are the implications for the field of IoT if we cannot deliver? In my talk I will discuss some of the issues we have been dealing with and put forward some of my thoughts of what we need to start looking at, as a community. Real users of networked sensor systems want smart infrastructures, my question is, will Digital Twin driven systems thinking be the answer?
Augmenting reality with The World Avatar - automating data centric engineering
Authors: Kraft Markus
Published: March 2024

The advent of digitalization brings forth new opportunities for data-centric engineering, leading to increased efficiency in the realms of science, engineering, and society. However, the implications of digitalization for environmental and social sustainability remain uncertain.

We suggest that knowledge graph technology plays a pivotal role in addressing this challenge.

In this presentation, I will introduce "The World Avatar," a dynamic knowledge graph (dKG) designed to construct a comprehensive digital replica of the world at large. I will elucidate the core concepts and principles underpinning this initiative, showcasing how it can facilitate seamless integration among various data formats and software systems, ultimately enabling automated data-centric engineering.

Additionally, I will present a variety of use cases that demonstrate how The World Avatar can support cross-domain applications spanning diverse scales, from the molecular level to the global stage.

These applications aim to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, diminish carbon emissions, and bolster resilience.
Machine Learning and the Physical World
Authors: Lawrence Neil D.
Published: March 2024

Machine learning technologies have underpinned the recent revolution in artificial intelligence. But at their heart, they are simply data driven decision making algorithms. While the popular press is filled with the achievements of these algorithms in important domains such as object detection in images, machine translation and speech recognition, there are still many open questions about how these technologies might be implemented in domains where we have existing solutions but we are constantly looking for improvements. Roughly speaking, we characterise this domain as “machine learning in the physical world”. How do we design, build and deploy machine learning algorithms that are part of a decision making system that interacts with the physical world around us? In particular, machine learning is a data driven endeavour, but real world systems are physical and mechanistic. In this talk we will introduce some of the challenges for this domain and and propose some ways forward in terms of solutions.
Metonymy, the Origins of Expression and the Trends of Contrast
Authors: Yacoub Jalila
Published: March 2024

This paper is concerned with metonymy in the rhetorical works of the ancient Arabs, and what is meant by it according to the context of pronunciation and reception with the stylistic and pragmatic concepts, and inferring them from imagination, methodology, and indication, linking that to time, reality and pattern of thinking; however, the problem that we raise in this research is the extent to which today's generations are able to understand this books, and is it something that benefits the learners and matches their era, or is it for them a burden that they have no ability to understand or interpret? A problem that we address from two dimensions: the first is cognitive and referential, the second is methodological in the relationship of transmission with the mind, and codification with thinking and management; difficulties in learning and teaching did not go beyond the circle of speakers of their own language, so how about speakers of another language? We have limited our discussion of the issue to its first level, and we wanted to explain part of it in two aspects: the first is educational related to curricula and methods of approximating knowledge, the second is social and psychological that makes language a tool and not an end, but at the same time it does not negate its originality and specificity.
Karya Seni Instalasi dan Grafiti (Instagraf) yang Ramah Lingkungan Sebagai Media Alternatif Promosi Luar Ruang
Authors: Fauzie Achmad
Published: March 2024

The massive installation of outdoor media, such as banners and the like in a conventional form often leads to boredom. In addition, the materials used for the manufacture of banners and other promotional media also use plastic or flexy banners which are not environmentally friendly. Referring to this phenomenon, the main thing raised in this paper is a creative process in making installation art and graffiti (Instagraf) as an alternative medium for outdoor promotion that is environmentally friendly. All raw materials in the manufacture of this work will consistently use raw materials originating from nature by utilizing organic waste and using flour as an adhesive so that it is easily decomposed by nature. The method for creating Instagram uses an artistic creation method which is carried out in two stages, namely (1) conducting research using an ethical and emic approach; and (2) the stages of creating works in the form of experimentation, contemplation, and formation. The author hopes that Instagraf can become an alternative outdoor promotional media that contributes to reducing the volume of waste while at the same time encouraging public awareness of organic waste management so that it becomes a product that has high use value.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Masifnya pemasangan media luar ruang, seperti spanduk dan sejenisnya dalam bentuk yang konvensional seringkali menimbulkan kejenuhan. Selain itu, bahan yang digunakan untuk pembuatan spanduk dan media promosi lainnya pun menggunakan material dasar plastik atau flexy banner yang tidak ramah lingkungan. Mengacu pada fenomena tersebut, yang menjadi topik dalam jurnal ini adalah sebuah proses kreatif dalam pembuatan karya seni instalasi dan grafiti (Instagraf) sebagai media alternatif promosi luar ruang yang ramah lingkungan. Semua bahan baku dalam pembuatan karya ini akan konsisten menggunakan bahan baku yang berasal dari alam dengan memanfaatkan sampah organik dan menggunakan tepung sebagai perekat sehingga mudah terurai oleh alam. Metode dalam penciptaan Instagraf ini menggunakan metode kreasi artistik yang dilakukan dengan dua tahap, yaitu (1) melakukan riset dengan pendekatan etik dan emik; dan (2) tahapan penciptaan karya berupa eksperimen, perenungan, dan pembentukan.Hasil yang didapatkan memperlihatkan bahwa Instagraf dapat menjadi alternatif media promosi luar ruang yang berkontribusi dalam menurunkan volume sampah sekaligus mendorong kepedulian masyarakat terhadap pengelolaan sampah organik agar menjadi produk yang memiliki nilai guna yang tinggi.Â
Pengaruh Pemasaran Media Sosial di Instagram @kopijanjijiwa terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen
Authors: Wibisono Daeng Mohammad Danu , Wibowo Tangguh Okta
Published: March 2024

Social media marketing is one of the important aspects in increasing sales of a product. Because social media marketing uses social media as a marketing channel and there are quite a lot of social media users in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the influence and level of influence of social media marketing on Instagram @kopiunjukjiwa on consumer purchasing decisions. In this study, the theory used is stimulus-response. The researcher uses a quantitative approach, survey research method with explanative type. The population in this study were followers of Instagram @kopiunjukjiwa with questionnaire data collection techniques. Based on the results of the hypothesis with the T test, the results obtained are 21,161 > 1,966. from these results indicate that social media marketing on Instagram @kopipromisejiwa has an influence on consumer purchasing decisions. Meanwhile, Pearson's product moment got a result of 0.728, which means that there is a strong influence from social media marketing on Instagram @kopikodejiwa on consumer purchasing decisions, and the coefficient of determination test got a result of 52.9%.
Pengaruh Corporate Governance terhadap Penghindaran Pajak pada Perusahaan Perbankan Periode 2018-2020
Authors: Adiwiratna Paras Surya , Lawita Florencia Irena
Published: March 2024

This study is aimed at knowing the influence of corporate governance on tax avoidance assessed with an effective tax rate (ETR). The size of the board of commissioners, audit committee, managerial ownership and institutional ownership are used as elements in corporate governance to be tested in research. The sample was determined by purposive sampling which found 32 banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the period 2018-2020. The study used secondary data as database. The research analysis method used is a multiple regression analysis method and is processed using SPSS 25. The results showed that the size of the board of commissioner had a negative effect on tax avoidance. Instituional ownership had a positive effect on tax avoidance. The audit committee and managerial ownership cannot influence tax avoidance
Avaliação da distribuição da lâmina de irrigação em ambiente protegido com métodos geoestatísticos
Authors: Batista Ligia Flávia Antunes , Anami Marcelo Hidemassa
Published: March 2024

A eficiência do uso da água em atividades agrícolas é fundamental para assegurar a produção de alimentos de forma sustentável. Por isso, avaliar a forma como os sistemas irrigados distribuem a água é de suma importância para garantir a disponibilidade desse recurso natural para as gerações futuras. O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar a dependência espacial das lâminas de irrigação observadas em ambiente protegido e determinar sua uniformidade. O estudo foi realizado em uma estufa agrícola com uma área irrigada de 36,0 m2 . A lâmina de irrigação foi medida a cada 0,5 m, em 13 linhas por 13 colunas, totalizando 169 pontos de coleta. Para avaliar a dependência espacial, foram calculados os índices de autocorrelação global e local Moran e Local Indicator of Spatial Association (LISA), a partir de cinco métricas de vizinhança: queen e baseadas nas distâncias de 50, 100, 150 e 200 cm, utilizando a ferramenta livre GeoDA. Foi realizada também a análise geoestatística dos dados e a interpolação pelo método da krigagem, por meio do complemento Smart-Map disponível no software QGIS. Verificou-se que os valores do índice de Moran são maiores para as vizinhanças Queen e até 50 cm, sendo acima de 0,8. Quanto ao resultado da interpolação, a área com lâminas de irrigação acima de 10 mm foi de 15,53 m2 , correspondente a uma área com irrigação uniforme de 43,1% da área total. Isso indicou uma distribuição ineficiente da água e a necessidade de reorganizar o esquema de irrigação para garantir uma lâmina de irrigação homogênea.
Sanbas: novas perspectivas para o planejamento em saneamento básico para o Brasil
Authors: Gomes Uende Aparecida Figueiredo , Pena João Luiz , Amaral Rafaela Priscila Sena do , Amaral Bruna Elói do
Published: March 2024

No Brasil, a Fundação Nacional de Saúde (Funasa) desempenhou um papel crucial na capacitação e apoio à elaboração de Planos Municipais de Saneamento Básico (PMSBs) por meio de Termos de Execução Descentralizada (TEDs) pactuados com instituições de ensino. Neste estudo, buscamos revisitar, interpretar e avaliar um TED específico celebrado com a Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), cujo objetivo central foi o desenvolvimento de uma pesquisa voltada para a capacitação e elaboração de PMSBs em 30 municípios com população de até 50.000 habitantes.A pesquisa, denominada SanBas, caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa-ação no campo tecnológico, do controle social, da comunicação e do empoderamento nas políticas públicas de saneamento básico. Sua primeira etapa foi conduzida entre os anos de 2018 e 2022. O percurso metodológico adotado incluiu uma análise qualitativa documental.A iniciativa SanBas, focalizando a elaboração de 30 PMSBs, destacou-se como uma ação direta da universidade pública brasileira, gerando resultados concretos para a sociedade. Considera-se uma experiência bem-sucedida de planejamento em saneamento, ressaltando a importância de fortalecer e dar continuidade a essas ações. A permanência e continuidade das iniciativas em saneamento são fundamentais para superar os complexos desafios que permeiam essa área no Brasil.É relevante observar que parte da iniciativa foi implementada durante o período pandêmico, resultando em avanços significativos no uso de ferramentas remotas e na divulgação digital e gratuita dos resultados por meio da página https:// sanbas.eng.ufmg.br/. Dentre os resultados obtidos, destacam-se os materiais pedagógicos, a plataforma digital de jogos e um aplicativo para celular. Nesse contexto, a humanização do saneamento e o desenvolvimento de estratégias de comunicação e formação popular tornam-se fundamentais para a educação popular em saneamento e para a superação do precário quadro sanitário observado no país.
Biodegradabilidade aeróbia e caracterização de efluentes de sistema UASB-lodos ativados alimentado com resíduos da produção de etanol de 1ª e 2ª geração
Authors: Procópio Paula Fontoura , Adarme Oscar Fernando Herrera , Aquino Sérgio Francisco de
Published: March 2024

Este estudo avaliou o tratamento combinado de vinhaça e hidrolisado hemicelulósico (HH) — efluentes gerados na produção de etanol de 1ª e 2ª geração - em um sistema anaeróbio-aeróbio. O sistema foi alimentado continuamente com vinhaça e HH em uma proporção de 75 – 25% (v/v) e consistiu em um reator anaeróbio de dois estágios (posteriormente operado como reator metanogênico de um único estágio), seguido de um sistema aeróbio de lodos ativados. Sob condições ótimas (TDH = 12h), o póstratamento aeróbio resultou em eficiência de remoção de demanda química de oxigênio (DQO) de 62 ± 9%, com eficiência global do sistema (anaeróbio + aeróbio) de 88 ± 3%. Em relação à biodegradabilidade, o efluente do reator anaeróbio em dois estágios apresentou elevada recalcitrância, levando à necessidade de adição de glicose no início do processo para facilitar a adaptação dos microrganismos aeróbios ao efluente. Já com o reator anaeróbio em apenas um estágio, seu efluente tem maior concentração de ácidos graxos voláteis (AGVs), mais biodegradáveis, o que levou a um aumento na eficiência do pós-tratamento. A caracterização qualitativa mostrou que a maioria dos compostos identificados no afluente foi eficientemente removida pelos microrganismos aeróbios, restando apenas pequenas concentrações de ácidos graxos de cadeia longa (AGCL), estigmasterol e compostos aromáticos no efluente final. O sistema de lodos ativados mostrou-se adequado para funcionar como pós-tratamento da codigestão anaeróbia de vinhaça e HH, sendo capaz de lidar com as flutuações na operação do sistema anaeróbio e fornecer um efluente final de qualidade estável.
People – the forgotten chapter? From the EU’s neighbourhood policy to post-Brexit Ireland (north and south) – and lasting damage to the integrative capacity of the EU Internal Market project
Authors: Schiek Dagmar
Published: March 2024

Following distorted perceptions of the role of people movement in the European Union (EU), the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the United Kingdom does not enable people movement to the same extent as other Association Agreements between the EU and its other neighbouring states. Even the much discussed Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol (also Windsor Framework) largely ignores people movement, whose protection on the island of Ireland remains weak as a result. This note argues that forgetting the people matters, not only on grounds of the principles, but also for practical relations on the island of Ireland. The island of Ireland accordingly presents an astute case-study for the inherent problems of economic relationships between states which deprioritise person movements. It will start with summarising the principled relevance of free movement of persons, contextualise the state of affairs on the island of Ireland with the EU’s general approach to trade agreements beyond and within its neighbourhood, highlight the complexity of the state of affairs and illustrate its shortcomings through two current examples.
Subsistema físico-químico
Authors: Santos Larissa , Aleixo Natacha
Published: March 2024

A pneumonia é uma das principais causas de mortalidade infantil em todo o mundo. Um dos principais “fatores de risco” da pneumonia refere-se à exposição à fumaça de tabaco e à inalação de poluentes atmosféricos. Métodos: Foram utilizados dados dos elementos climáticos do INMET, do PM2,5 do SISAM e da morbidade por pneumonia do DATASUS de 2009 a 2019. Para a análise dos dados, utilizaram-se os índices de risco dos poluentes atmosféricos e a taxa de morbidade, além de métodos estatísticos exploratórios com o uso do SPSS®. Também realizou-se o mapeamento da taxa de morbidade por meio do software QGis®. Resultados: Existem meses do ano, como março e abril, que superam mais de mil casos mensais, em contrapartida, as menores morbidades oscilam entre 150 e 450 casos, principalmente nos meses de dezembro e janeiro. O PM2,5 mostra uma relação inversa com a morbidade por pneumonia, e ambos estão distribuídos sazonalmente na cidade. No ritmo diário, as condições atmosféricas influenciam no aumento de internações diárias nos dias anteriores, contudo, não exibem um padrão homogêneo. Os dados espaciais mostram diferentes cenários: as maiores taxas de morbidade por pneumonia encontram-se em bairros de baixa (Praça 14 de Janeiro e Ponta Negra) e alta (Tarumã e Santa Etelvina) condição de vulnerabilidade social, no entanto, nota-se a concentração da população idosa e infantil nessas localidades, respectivamente, o que leva a concluir que a manifestação da pneumonia pode estar associada a estrutura etária da população.
Heavy Metal-Related Health Risk Assessment of Cultivated Plants Around a Cement Factory in Sokoto North Western, Nigeria
Authors: Yahaya Tajudeen , Aishah Ahmed , John Emmanuel , Adetunji Abdul-Kabir , Saadu Abubakar , Usman Benjamin , Shuaib Muhammed
Published: March 2024

The pollution of the environment by cement manufacturing companies is becoming a global concern, particularly in developing nations. This study assessed the levels of heavy metals and their associated health risks in sugarcanes (Saccharum officinarum), tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), and almonds (Prunus dulcis) cultivated in the vicinity of a cement factory in Sokoto, Nigeria. Samples of these plants were collected, treated, and then assayed for lead (Pb), copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), and zinc (Zn) using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The values obtained were compared against the permissible limits established by the World Health Organization (WHO), and these results were used to estimate the potential health risks associated with consuming these plants. The findings revealed that both the Solanum lycopersicum and Saccharum officinarum contained non-tolerable levels of Cu, Cd, Pb, and Zn, while Prunus dulcis had non-tolerable levels of Zn only. Additionally, the concentrations of individual heavy metals in each of the three plant species showed a significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) from the respective WHO standards. The estimated daily intake (EDI) and target hazard quotient (THQ) for all the heavy metals were within the recommended limits, except for the EDI of Pb in Saccharum officinarum and the THQ of Pb in Solanum lycopersicum. The health risk index (HRI) for all the heavy metals in the three plants exceeded the tolerable limit (> 1). These findings indicate that daily consumption of these plants may pose health hazards. Therefore, the practice of cultivating plants in the vicinity of cement factories should be discouraged.
Strategies for Organochlorine/Organobromine Removal from Aqueous Environment Using Nanotechnology: A Review
Authors: Tan Chun Hern , Hua Ang Kean
Published: March 2024

Organohalogens have been discovered since the 1930s and have been used for many applications ever since. The rapid development of industrial activities and reliance on organochlorine/organobromine compounds have further increased their production, ultimately leading to their leakage into our natural environment, where they circulate indefinitely. Exposure to these persistent organic pollutants (POPs) not only results in detrimental effects on human health, such as various cancers, nervous system damage, and liver damage, in addition to fetal and infant growth defects, but also affects fauna, such as bird populations, by depriving them of the ability to reproduce successfully, and farm livestock. The direct consumption of the latter or its derivatives will also lead to the bioaccumulation of POPs in the human body. The POP treatment methods discussed in this review include granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption, magnetic nanospheres coated with polystyrene, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), UV, as well as O3 ozonation. The mechanisms, along with the advantages and drawbacks of these methods, were thoroughly discussed. Finally, challenges faced in reducing organochlorine/organobromine pollution were discussed, such as the lack of updates on water quality standards and the list of dangerous pollutants, and the failure to control illegal disposal issues.
Planning and management in cultural preservation and sustainable development in urban contexts
Authors: Moser Giancarlo , Guerra José Baltazar Salgueirinho Osório de Andrade , Nunes Nei Antonio , Francisco Thiago Henrique Almino
Published: March 2024

This exploratory study addresses innovation in the planning and management of urban sustainability, focusing on the intersection between the preservation of cultural heritage and sustainable development in cities. It emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage, which includes monuments, historical sites, and cultural practices, as fundamental to social cohesion, sustainable tourism, and education, amid the challenges of balancing urban growth with the preservation of cultural identity. Adopting an exploratory approach, the study aims to identify specific opportunities and challenges in urban contexts, proposing the integration of culture as an essential pillar for the sustainable development of cities. It highlights the need to transcend technical discussions on sustainability to include the valorization of tangible and intangible cultural elements, thereby promoting a more inclusive and resilient urban environment.
Controlled delivery of mupirocin using chitosan films with silver nanoparticles
Authors: Sousa Tamara Rodrigues de , Santana Sayza Dias de , Karla dos Santos Pereira Anna , Cavallini Grasiele Soares , Souza Nelson Luis Gonçalves Dias de
Published: March 2024

Wound healing remains a challenge due to the proliferation of resistant microorganisms caused by burns, chronic illnesses, trauma, and post-surgery wounds. One treatment option is the use of topical antibiotics, such as mupirocin. To this end, we developed polymeric hydrogel films composed of chitosan cross-linked with epichlorohydrin and containing silver nanoparticles. These films serve as a matrix for the controlled delivery of mupirocin. The obtained results indicate that the films are promising for the development of controlled delivery systems for mupirocin. They exhibited favorable permeation kinetics, swelling capacity, uniformity, and antibacterial activity. However, of the films studied, the one containing silver nanoparticles obtained using sodium borohydride showed the best results in terms of antibacterial activity. Therefore, it has greater clinical potential for wound healing.
Physical and economic characterization of rural properties in the municipality of Corumbataí do Sul – PR
Authors: Morales Tiago Morello , Corrêia Arlindo Fabrício
Published: March 2024

The characteristics of a territory are essential to define its economic and social aptitude, in addition to representing an important tool for developing actions, by public and private institutions, aimed at sustainable development and the social well-being of the population. The aim of the work was to carry out the physical and economic characterization of rural properties in the municipality of Corumbataí do Sul. The methodology applied in the work was descriptive exploratory research. The data were collected in databases from official bodies, public and private institutions and were later tabulated in an electronic spreadsheet and processed using simple statistics, analyzed descriptively and presented through tables and charts. The results showed that agricultural production is the main economic activity of the municipality, its territory is mainly made up of small rural properties, and presents a great physical limitation, such as the presence in a large part of its area of high levels of slope and fragile soils.
ESTADO DA ARTE DO CONCEITO VIRIARCADO NO CONTEXTO DA VIOLÊNCIA DE GÊNERO
Authors: Evangelista Janete
Published: March 2024

A violência contra as mulheres e a população LGBT+ há tempos configura-se como uma questão de saúde pública. No contexto da pandemia, em decorrência do Covid-19, esse problema agravou-se. Um sistema que mantém esse tipo de violência, dentre outras, a chamada violência de gênero, é o patriarcado, ressignificado aqui como viriarcado. Assim, a partir de uma revisão de literatura não sistematizada denominada estado da arte, sob a perspectiva da pesquisa qualitativa e da educação em saúde, este artigo tem por objetivo compreender como o conceito de viriarcado é abordado na literatura que discute a construção das masculinidades, no contexto da violência de gênero. Foram encontrados 111 documentos e analisados 65. Os resultados indicaram que o conceito é abordado como sinônimo e como dialética do termo patriarcado. É compreendido como sistema de opressão masculina, a partir de uma hegemonia da virilidade que não perpassa somente ao ideário do pai, do chefe de família. Assim, sob a ótica da relação social de gênero e dos estudos sobre masculinidades, esse sistema acaba por oprimir não somente mulheres e pessoas LGBT+, mas também os próprios homens.
PROPOSTA DE APLICAÇÃO DE UMA PLATAFORMA DE CUIDADO HÍBRIDO PARA PACIENTES COM SINTOMA DEPRESSIVO
Authors: Valerio Netto Antonio
Published: March 2024

O artigo descreve a modelagem de uma plataforma de cuidado híbrido baseado em biotelemetria e mHealth capazes de detectar pontos de intervenção ou níveis de aplicação de medidas preventivas no processo saúde-doença. Buscou-se entender patologias que não possuem equipamentos de medida direta, como glicosímetros para diabéticos. Foi realizado um levantamento de requisitos para a aplicação de algoritmos analíticos na categoria preditiva, de forma que o sistema possa contribuir para o acompanhamento de usuários com sintoma depressivo. Foi construída uma modelagem para capturar os dados e definir os parâmetros de medição para apoiar o autocuidado e aumentar a sensação de segurança do usuário. É possível melhorar as condições do usuário por meio da análise das suas rotinas, monitorar a sintomatologia em fase inicial, além de promover a diminuição dos altos custos com assistência hospitalar, internação, readmissões e reinternações.
OS BENEFÍCIOS DA FISIOTERAPIA SOBRE A FUNCIONALIDADE E RISCO DE QUEDAS NA DOENÇA DE PARKINSON: ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Santos Rezende Elistefane , Carrijo Barbosa Gustavo
Published: March 2024

Introdução:  a Doença de Parkinson (DP) é uma doença neurodegenerativa crônica, cujo diagnóstico é baseado em sintomas clínicos, principalmente rigidez muscular, tremor de repouso, bradicinesia e alterações posturais, que afetam diretamente a funcionalidade e qualidade de vida dos pacientes com essa condição. Objetivos: relatar o caso de um paciente diagnosticado com DP e verificar os efeitos que um programa fisioterapêutico pode proporcionar sobre sua funcionalidade e risco de quedas. Relato: a pesquisa foi conduzida junto a um paciente de 67 anos, diagnosticado com DP, acompanhado no serviço de Fisioterapia. Após concordar com o Termo de Consentimento Livre Esclarecido, foi realizada a avaliação fisioterapêutica do paciente, composta por: informações sociodemográficas e de saúde, exame físico, além da avaliação de sua funcionalidade e risco de quedas, pela Medida de Independência Funcional e o teste Timed Up and Go (TUG), respectivamente. Após a avaliação do paciente, as condutas para a intervenção foram traçadas com base na literatura, a saber: eletroterapia, termoterapia, terapias manuais, exercícios aeróbicos, alongamentos, exercícios ativos livres e resistidos, exercícios de dupla tarefa, treinamento de marcha e de equilíbrio. Após a aplicação da intervenção, o paciente melhorou o grau de força para a maior parte dos grupos musculares, melhora nas amplitudes de movimento que antes se mostraram limitadas e no equilíbrio. Além disso, foi possível perceber uma melhora no tempo de execução do TUG e um declínio em sua funcionalidade. Vale ressaltar que, durante o período da intervenção, o paciente sofreu um quadro de dengue com consequente internação, o que impactou nos ganhos do processo de reabilitação e pode justificar a limitação em sua funcionalidade. Discussão: os resultados demonstram a importância da realização de intervenções a longo prazo, tendo em vista que a DP possui caráter crônico e progressivo, e os benefícios da fisioterapia podem ser perdidos após um período de treinamento. Por isso, exercícios realizados regularmente podem influenciar os níveis de dopamina, aumentando-os ou mesmo reduzindo seu catabolismo, podendo induzir a neuroproteção e possivelmente prevenindo o surgimento da DP ou retardando seu progresso e complicações secundárias.
NECROBIOSE LIPOÍDICA: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRAFICA ATUALIZADA
Authors: Lima Bender Larissa , Vilela Actis Cezar Gabrielle , Malheiros Souza Danila , Gouveia Léa Cristina , Moura de Gouveia Neire
Published: March 2024

RESUMO

Introdução: A Necrobiose Lipoídica (NL) é uma doença granulomatosa rara que normalmente, a manifestação dessa condição pode ocorrer em qualquer fase da vida embora seja mais comum entre 30 e 40 anos de idade. As lesões são frequentemente observadas nas extremidades inferiores, principalmente na superfície pré-tibial, mas também podem ocorrer em locais atípicos. Inicialmente, as lesões são assintomáticas, mas eventualmente se ulceram. Materiais e Métodos: Está é uma revisão da literatura narrativa sobre tema necrobiose lipoídica, com caráter descritivo, abordando de forma aprofundada a fisiopatologia da doença, aspectos clínicos e laboratoriais, diagnósticos diferenciais, além das opções e adesão ao tratamento por meio da análise de artigos publicados no intervalo de 10 anos, entre os anos de 2014 e 2023. Revisão de Literatura: A causa da NL ainda é desconhecida, mas há evidências de uma possível resposta imunológica e vascular anormal. O diagnóstico é desafiador e geralmente envolve análise histopatológica das lesões. O tratamento é focado no controle dos sintomas e processo inflamatório, e pode envolver o uso de corticosteroides, terapias tópicas e sistêmicas, entre outras opções. A NL também está associada a outras doenças, como diabetes mellitus e doenças autoimunes. Existem evidências de que a Necrobiose Lipoídica e o Diabetes Mellitus causam danos nos tecidos e órgãos afetados devido a alterações microvasculares e inflamatórias. No entanto, ainda é necessário realizar mais estudos para compreender melhor essa relação. Conclusão: Mais pesquisas são necessárias para melhor compreender a fisiopatologia e desenvolver opções terapêuticas mais eficazes para a NL.

Palavras-chaves: Necrobiose Lipoídica; Dermatose; Diabetes Mellitus.
Caracterização dos pacientes sobre o abandono ao tratamento da hanseníase e suas causas : revisão integrativa.
Authors: Lima Alessandra Santos Vieira , Rodrigues Luriany Nunes , Daluia Calegari Camila Cristina
Published: March 2024

A hanseníase continua sendo um problema de saúde pública no Brasil, evidenciado pelo considerável abandono do tratamento. Este estudo conduz uma revisão integrativa focada em aspectos que levam pacientes a abandonarem o tratamento da hanseníase, particularmente no estado de Goiás, que possui uma taxa de detecção da doença superior à média nacional. Apesar das políticas públicas de enfrentamento, o abandono do tratamento se acentua, exacerbando as condições dos pacientes. O trabalho aborda as definições, transmissão e diagnóstico da hanseníase, principais métodos de tratamento e os fatores que conduzem ao abandono do mesmo. A pesquisa revela a importância crucial da educação pública na doença para aprimorar a conscientização e atenuar o estigma, elementos essenciais para fortalecer a adesão ao tratamento. A compreensão profunda das razões por trás do abandono do tratamento é vital, proporcionando base para o desenvolvimento de estratégias robustas de combate à hanseníase, minimizando, assim, complicações, incapacidades permanentes e a disseminação da doença. A análise enfatiza a necessidade de uma abordagem integrada, incluindo gestão eficaz de efeitos colaterais e suporte contínuo ao paciente, para assegurar a continuidade do tratamento.
EXPLORING THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN EAST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES FOR LESS-SKILLED, SEMI-SKILLED AND SKILLED MIGRANT WORKERS OF BANGLADESH: PROSPECTS, CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD
Authors: Ripon Ripon Kumar Paul , Das Sumon
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this paper intends to explore the employment opportunities in East European countries (EECs) for less-skilled, semi-skilled and skilled migrant workers of Bangladesh through prospects, challenges & way forward. This study, using qualitative approach, has utilized the purposive and snowball sampling technique for executing thirty in-depth interviews along with two FGDs. Data has been analyzed by content analysis and thematic analysis. The findings reveal some lucrative job sectors in the labor market of East European countries, along with a few financial and nonfinancial prospects for Bangladeshi migrants. Some of these prospects include attractive compensation packages, medical allowances, public health facilities, and prompt remittance-sending facilities. Nevertheless, some highly weighted challenges, such as high migration costs, limited knowledge about government services, lack of access to finance, language barriers, cultural differences, and legal support, pose hindrances also. To overcome these challenges, policies and actions such as increasing tax incentives, affordability, easy access to loans, ensuring financial transaction protection, education and awareness campaigns, economic incentives, community building initiatives, easy access to services, and anti-discrimination laws and policies can assist a lot. The government of Bangladesh is providing some support, but most current and prospective workers are not well aware of these services. However, the result of this paper has found EEC to be a prominent source of overseas employment for the less-skilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labor force of Bangladesh.
Cytopathology of Extra-genital Transmissible Venereal Tumour in a dog in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors:   The University of Zambia, Pandey Girja Shanker , Hankanga Careen ,   The University of Zambia, Phiri Farai ,   The University of Zambia, Chipolo Mercy Mfula ,   The University of Zambia, Mwenda Racheal ,   The University of Zambia, Mebelo Noanga ,   The University of Zambia
Published: March 2024

Transmissible Venereal Tumour (TVT) a round cell tumours probably originating from genetic alteration of canine histiocytes is horizontally and sexually transmitted that affects dogs and other canids. There is no published report on extra-genital TVT among dogs in Zambia. The present case reports the cytopathology and haemato-biochemistry of an extra-genital TVT, without primary genital involvement in a 4 year old male dog in Lusaka, Zambia. There were a total of 18 cutaneous immobile nodules ranging in size from 25 to 57 mm on the dorsal and ventral aspect of the body and no ulceration or bleeding was observed. Haemato-biochemstry revealed anaemia, thrombocytopaenia, hyperproteinaemia, increased blood creatinine and urea nitrogen. Based on cytology, TVT of lymphoid sub type was diagnosed ruling out suspicion of cutaneous lymphoma or histiocytoma. Definitive diagnosis was easily based on physical examination and cytological findings of typical of TVT cells in exfoliated cells through FNAC which is rapid, reliable, efficient, cost favourable and more conclusive hastening intervention than waiting for histopathology. Our findings emphasize the need to consider TVT on the list of differential diagnosis for masses in extragenital sites in dogs from geographic regions where TVT is prevalent.
Eficácia e segurança de diferentes formas de metilfenidato no tratamento do TDAH: uma revisão integrativa dos resultados clínicos e efeitos adversos
Authors: Sousa Bruna Alves de , Souza Lillian Socorro Menezes de , Soares Marco Antônio , Adorno Carolina Rodrigues , Chavenet Michael , Solano Nadiny Paim , Porto Beatriz Nogueira , Bastos Beatriz Lima Silva , Souza Isabela Soares de , Manso Vitoria Abdala
Published: March 2024

Este artigo discute a eficácia e segurança do uso de metilfenidato no tratamento do transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH) em crianças. A revisão integrativa da literatura examinou estudos que avaliaram a eficácia, segurança e eventos adversos do uso de metilfenidato em crianças com TDAH. Quatro estudos foram incluídos na revisão e todos relataram melhorias significativas nos sintomas de TDAH em relação aos grupos controle. No entanto, todos os estudos também relataram efeitos adversos, como perda de apetite, insônia, dor de cabeça e dor abdominal. A maioria dos estudos classificou a segurança do medicamento como moderada, embora um tenha classificado como baixa. Outros estudos semelhantes também relatam resultados semelhantes no uso de metilfenidato no tratamento do TDAH, mas destacam a importância de monitorar cuidadosamente a segurança do medicamento a longo prazo. Além disso, a terapia comportamental também pode ser uma opção eficaz e segura para o tratamento do TDAH em crianças. É importante notar que os medicamentos estimulantes, incluindo o metilfenidato, são classificados como substâncias controladas devido ao seu potencial de abuso e dependência.
Teachable monuments: using the captain Kirk memorial for formal and informal history education
Authors: Kobelinski Michel , Bolicenha Marcos Fernando
Published: March 2024

This study, part of the project “Museums, Monuments and Communities: Places of Public Memory,” investigates the unique value of the Captain Kirk Memorial, including those of the Aniz Domingos Museum and the Archives of the Federal Institute of Paraná as pedagogical tools in formal and informal learning environments about the Contestado War (1912-1916). These spaces, located in União da Vitória-PR and Porto União-SC, respectively, are not just monuments but “living entities” that engage the public, especially the students of the Thomaz Padilha School. Inaugurated in 2015, the Captain Kirk Memorial celebrates the historical significance of the Contestado War, which influenced public memory and often diverged from other narratives.  Analyzing monuments and historical archives and conducting a community study between 2021 and 2022, we seek to deepen our understanding of the interconnections between monuments and memory, based on public history, and Oral history. We highlight the importance of pedagogical and exhibition practices, which not only provoke reflections on memory and history but also culminate in the creation of a monument for the centenary of the District of Taquara Verde, Caçador-SC, a significant site in the memory of the Contestado War. Thus, the project allowed the students and the community to connect with the past and reflect on the links between personal memory, the memory of the Brazilian army, and the memory of the thousands of caboclos-sertanejos (backlands) killed in the Contestado War. Therefore, these sites are not only educational means but also environments for dialog and understanding the dynamics of public memory. These are crucial for developing a diverse and shared historical consciousness.
Media Safety Threshold for the Digital Protection and Inheritance of Dunhuang Culture
Authors: Wang Ying
Published: March 2024

This paper delves into the utilization of NFT (Non-Fungible Token) technology for safeguarding and perpetuating Dunhuang culture, with a focus on media safety. It proposes a research methodology aimed at constructing a digital resource library and management platform utilizing this innovative technology. Addressing the imperative requirements of safeguarding work copyrights and establishing robust transaction mechanisms, it introduces the unique features of NFTs, such as non-fungibility and smart contract transactions, in a novel manner. By digitizing cultural artifacts, this approach establishes clear copyright and ownership attributes, facilitating transparent transactions and seamless transfers of ownership. Moreover, the paper explores the integration of NFT technology into the online dissemination and preservation of Dunhuang cultural works, which encompasses the creation of digital exhibitions and online museums. Through collaborative efforts both domestically and internationally, the digital works of Dunhuang culture are poised to garner global exposure, thereby enhancing its international significance. By delving into the future potential of NFT technology for safeguarding and perpetuating Dunhuang culture, this paper seeks to foster better cultural dissemination strategies, ultimately contributing to the enhanced protection, inheritance, and promotion of Dunhuang culture on a global scale.
The Value of Folk Belief in Chinese Films
Authors: Zhang Zhen
Published: March 2024

Folk belief is closely related to people's life, and it is the value crystallization of the agglomeration and evolution of human society and culture. Folk beliefs are also presented in literary and artistic works, and diversified social and cultural values are constructed together with the texts, showing the cultural pattern based on folk beliefs. In Chinese films, the folk custom also constructs the special value and cultural connotation of the film art based on the video text, and the folk belief in the film art echoes each other, establishing the dual value of the film art and the folk belief.