bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of Roots of Plumbago
zeylanica L.
Authors: Shukla Babita , Kushwaha Poonam
Published: August 2023

Background:

P. zeylanica L. is a well-known herbal plant that has long been used for its therapeutic properties. The present study aimed to carry out phytochemical screening to determine the total phenolic and flavonoid content as well as to evaluate the antioxidant properties of the methanolic extract of the root of Plumbago zeylanica L.

Methods:

The antioxidant activity of the extract was assessed using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), nitric oxide scavenging, and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays.

Results:

The phenolic and flavonoid contents of the extracts were 2.4% and 16.5%, respectively. P. zeylanica was found to scavenge free radicals with substantial antioxidant properties, exhibiting a high flavonoid and phenolic content. These results also suggest a strong correlation between antioxidant activities, as well as phenolic and flavonoid contents.

Conclusion:

The plant sample exhibited superior free radical scavenging activity and phytochemical constituents that might be useful for further research on fighting oxidative stress.
Warp Navigation Methods for Interstellar Travel
Authors: Minami Yoshinari , Takaaki Musha
Published: August 2023

In order to conquer these huge distances and times for interstellar travel, superluminal speeds become indispensable. If one considers the use of general relativity in the context of interstellar space travel rather than special relativity, then we no longer think of the problem in terms of a propulsion theory, but rather a navigation theory, such as a wormhole engineering of space-time itself. This notion becomes indispensable for the problem if interstellar travel, where cruising ranges are on the order of light-years. Practical interstellar exploration must therefore solve both the propulsion and the navigation problem. In this chapter, several different concepts involving warp drive navigation are described.
Supramolecular Solvents
Authors: Caballero-Casero Noelia , Rubio Soledad
Published: August 2023

Supramolecular solvents (SUPRASs) are becoming more and more
demanded for sample preparation in food analysis. Their inherent properties (e.g.
different polarity microenvironments, multiple binding sites, discontinuous nature, easy
tailoring of their properties, etc.) make them highly efficient for the extraction of
single- and multi-class contaminants in food matrices. Likewise, they offer numerous
opportunities for the development of innovative sample treatment platforms not
attainable by conventional solvents. In this chapter, the fundamentals underlying the
production of SUPRASs and their more relevant properties regarding their application
to the extraction of food contaminants are discussed. An overview of representative
developments in this field is given based on the different types of SUPRASs applied so
far in food analysis. Major achievements attained, mainly related to the extraction of
single- and multi-components prior to their quantification by liquid chromatography
coupled to different detection systems, are critically presented. The main challenges to
be faced in order to get SUPRAS-based methodologies that meet European
requirements for screening/quantification of contaminants in food and promote their
use in food control labs are discussed.
Pulsed Electric Field
Authors: Hernández-Corroto Ester , Boussetta Nadia , Luisa Marina María , Concepción García María , Vorobiev Eugène
Published: August 2023

This chapter reviews the fundamentals of the Pulsed Electric Field (PEF)
and its applications to the extraction of high-added value substances from food
matrices. The electroporation process on the cell membrane is explained and the most
recent works dealing with the use of PEF for extracting essential molecules for the
human body such as lipids, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, proteins, carbohydrates,
and vitamins, from food and plant matrices, and food waste, are described in detail.
The combination of PEF with other extraction techniques is a common practice and
improves the extractability of specific compounds to increase the recovery yields. 
Developing a Content-based Recommender System for Author Specialization using Topic Modelling and Ranking Framework
Authors: Verma Shilpa , Bhatia Rajesh , Harit Sandeep
Published: August 2023

In the era of information overloading, enormous scholarly data poses a
challenge in identifying potential authors for productive outcomes. Researchers
collaborate with fellow profiles to improve the eminence of Research and their
academic profiles. This chapter proposes a content-based recommender system to
generate author recommendations for collaborations that extracts the relevant keywords
from the titles of research papers using MapReduce. To specify author specialization,
the proposed technique comprises the feature extraction from the entire document using
Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), followed by an influence model which generates
recommendations for the target authors. A ranking algorithm, such as TOPSIS is
implemented to get Top-N recommendations based on multiple criteria. In this chapter,
we investigated how the MapReduce framework is helpful in obtaining improved
computational time for large-scale scholarly data and scalability. Experimental results
on DBLP articles prove the relevance of ranking methods as an efficient and scalable
platform for computing content-based recommendations
A Movie Recommender System with Collaborative and Content Filtering
Authors: Angadi Anupama , Poosapati Padmaja , Gorripati Satya Keerthi , Maram Balajee
Published: August 2023

 In the Internet age, we perceive the use of recommender systems all around
us. The exponential growth of information from intelligent devices on the internet
creates confusion for customers to pick a preferred product. Suggestions are a noble
way to guide shoppers to discover fascinating products to impress customers. These
recommender systems influence our browsing or watching or listening, searching
patterns, and guess what customers might like in the future based on our patterns. For
instance, a customer searching for baby products recommend diapers. Two significant
categories of recommender systems exist, which are either collaborative or content
filtering. The core of the recommender system resides in filtering similar users (or
products). We address the introduction, existing works focusing on collaborative and
content recommender filters, and their merits and demerits. Later, we classify types
therein and thoroughly discuss similarity metrics used to filter neighborhood and
evaluation measures used in the recommender system.
Exploring the Usage of Data Science Techniques for Assessment and Prediction of Fashion Retail - A Case Study Approach
Authors: Rout Dillip
Published: August 2023

In this article, the insights of a garment retail store have been studied with
respect to the attributes of the dresses and sales information. Mention that each dress in
fashion retail has several attributes or features. These features play a critical role in the
selection of consumers or customers. This study tries to establish the relationship
among these features by which the importance of the attributes is evaluated concerning
sales. Furthermore, this paper tries to automate the process of the recommendation of
the dresses by using these attributes. It is merely a binary classification but useful for
retail sales. Moreover, the demand for sales is estimated over a period. All these
objectives are achieved through using one or more data science techniques. The case
study shows that the algorithms of data science are helpful in the decision-making of
fashion retail.
Association Between the Dietary Inflammatory Index and the Risk of Fracture in Chinese Adults: Longitudinal Study
Authors: Wang Lu , Ye Chen , Zhao Fanghong , Wu Hongjing , Wang Ruoyu , Zhang Zhaofeng , Li Jie
Published: August 2023

Background

Chronic inflammation plays a crucial role in tissue injury, osteoporosis, and fracture. The dietary inflammatory index (DII) is a tool for assessing the potential for inflammation in the diet. However, the association between the DII and fractures remains controversial from previous studies.

Objective

We aimed to explore the correlation between the DII and fracture risk in Chinese adults.

Methods

We included 11,999 adults (5519 men and 6480 women) who were a part of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (1997-2015) prospective cohort. A 3-day, 24-hour meal review method was used to calculate the DII score. The fractures were identified using a questionnaire. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs for fractures. Subgroup, sensitivity, and restricted cubic spline analyses were performed.

Results

During the 18 years of follow-up (median follow-up 9.0 years), 463 men and 439 women developed fractures. The median DII score was 0.64 (IQR −1.74 to 1.46) for the total sample, 0.75 (IQR −1.68 to 1.50) for men, and 0.53 (IQR −1.79 to 1.42) for women. The DII score had a positive correlation with the risk of fracture among women but not among men. For men, after adjusting for covariates, the HRs for quintiles of DII were 1, 0.96 (95% CI 0.66-1.41), 1.05 (95% CI 0.74-1.49), 0.89 (95% CI 0.62-1.26), and 0.94 (95% CI 0.67-1.34; trend: P=.62). The HRs for women were 1, 1.13 (95% CI 0.72-1.79), 1.24 (95% CI 0.83-1.86), 1.51 (95% CI 1.02-2.22), and 1.62 (95% CI 1.10-2.39; trend: P=.004). The restricted cubic spline analysis showed a significant association between fracture risk and DII score in women (overall association: P=.01); as the DII scores were >0.53, HRs showed a significant upward trend. Women aged <50 years or who are nonsmokers, who are nondrinkers, or with nonabdominal obesity had a positive association between fracture risk and the DII score. In sensitivity analyses, after excluding people with diabetes or hypertension, there was still a positive association between fracture risk and the DII score in women. Among the DII components, the DII scores of protein (trend: P=.03), niacin (trend: P=.002), and iron (trend: P=.02) showed significant associations with the risk of fracture in women.

Conclusions

Proinflammatory diet consumption increased the fracture risk in Chinese women aged <50 years. The high consumption of anti-inflammatory foods and low consumption of proinflammatory foods may be an important strategy to prevent fractures in women.
Development of a Preventive Health Screening Procedure Enabling Supportive Service Planning for Home-Dwelling Older Adults (PORI75): Protocol for an Action Research Study
Authors: Kanninen Jonna Carita , Holm Anu , Koivisto Anna-Liisa , Hietasalo Pauliina , Heikkilä Anna-Maija , Kunvik Susanna , Bergman Jussi , Airaksinen Marja , Puustinen Juha
Published: August 2023

Background

In Finland, at least 1 in 4 residents will be >75 years of age in 2030. The national aging policy has emphasized the need to improve supportive services to enable older people to live in their own homes for as long as possible.

Objective

This study aimed to develop a preventive health screening procedure for home-dwelling older adults aged 75 years to enable the use of clinical patient data for purposes of strategic planning of supportive services in primary care.

Methods

The action research method was applied to develop the health screening procedure with selected validated health measures in cooperation with the local practicing interprofessional health care teams from 10 primary care centers in the Social Security Center of Pori, Western Finland (99,485 residents, n=11,938, 12% of them >75 years). The selection of evidence-based validated health measures was based on the national guide to screen factors increasing fall risk and the national functioning measures database. The cut-off points of the selected health measures and laboratory tests were determined in consecutive consensus meetings with the local primary care physicians, with decisions based on internationally validated measures, national current care guidelines, and local policies in clinical practice.

Results

The health screening procedure for 75-year-old residents comprised 30 measures divided into three categories: (1) validated self-assessments (9 measures), (2) nurse-conducted screenings (14 measures), and (3) laboratory tests (7 measures). The procedure development process comprised the following steps: (1) inventory and selection of the validated health measures and laboratory tests, (2) training of practical nurses to perform screenings for the segment of 75-year-old residents and to guide them to possible further medical actions, (3) creation of research data from clinical patient data for secondary use purposes, (4) secondary data analysis, and (5) consensus meeting after the pilot test of the health screening procedure for 75-year-old residents procedure in 2019 based on the experiences of health care professionals and collected research data.

Conclusions

The developed preventive health screening procedure for 75-year-old residents enables the use of clinical patient data for purposes of strategic planning of supportive services in primary care if the potential bias by a low participation rate is controlled.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/48753
Web-Based Emotion Regulation Training for Sexual Health: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Jobim Fischer Vinicius , Rossato Holz Maila , Billieux Joël , Andersson Gerhard , Vögele Claus
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Effective emotional regulation (ER) skills are important for sexual function, as they impact emotional awareness and expression during sexual activity, and therefore, satisfaction and distress. Emotion regulation interventions may offer a promising approach to improve sexual health. Web-based emotion regulation may be a therapeutic strategy for men and women with sexual health concerns. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of intervention trials investigating its effects in this context, much less using the internet.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to investigate the effects of a web-based emotion regulation training program for sexual function in both men and women.

METHODS

The participants were recruited based on their self-reported sexual problems, which for men was defined by a score of <25 on the International Index Erectile Function (IIEF) and for women by a score of <26.55 on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The final sample included 60 participants who were randomized to either a web-based emotion regulation training for sexual function or to a waitlist control group. The treatment consisted of an 8-week web-based emotion regulation training for sexual function. The participants were assessed at baseline, post intervention, and the 3-month follow-up.

RESULTS

Of the 60 participants included, only 6 completed all 3 assessment points (n=5, 20% in the treatment group and n=1, 5% in the waitlist control group) after receiving the intervention. At follow-up, there were no significant differences between groups in any measure. Among the intervention completers, large-to-moderate within-group effect sizes were observed between the assessment points on measures of emotion regulation, depression, lubrication, orgasm, thoughts of sexual failure, and abuse during sexual activity. The adherence rate was very low, limiting the generalizability of the findings.

CONCLUSIONS

Participants who completed the intervention showed improvements in both sexual function domains and emotion regulation. Nonetheless, due to a high dropout rate, this trial failed to collect sufficient data to allow for any conclusions to be drawn on treatment effects.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04792177; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04792177
Translation Methods of Chinese Characteristic Vocabulary in the Report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China under the Distinctive Language Style of President Xi
Authors: Wang Xuerong
Published: August 2023

The Report of the 20th National Congress is a programmatic document that gathers the wisdom of the whole Party and the country, reflects the will of the people, has a significant guiding role in the development of the Party and the country, and has a positive impact on the international community. President Xi Jinping has led the whole process of drafting the report, which gave the text some of his personal language style. In order to introduce to the international community the CPC Central Committee’s thoughts on governance, the historic achievements of the new era in the past decade, and the great blueprint for the new journey to the international community, the translation should be able to comprehensively and accurately reflect the original intention of the report, maintain consistency in ideological content and language style with the original text, and be understood and accepted by the international community.
MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY PROFILE OF BABIES BORN THROUGH MECONIUM STAINED AMNIOTIC FLUID AND ADMITTED IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) OF TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN NORTH INDIA
Authors: Moolchandani Shraddha , Singh Jaswir , Sodhi Manpreet
Published: August 2023

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate incidence, morbidity, and mortality of babies born through meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF).
Methods: It was a prospective and observational study, conducted in NICU of Government Medical College Hospital Patiala from January 2020 to June 2021. Babies born through MSAF and had meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) were subjects of the study. Outcome measures were morbidity and mortality of babies with MAS.
Results: Out of 5175 babies during study period, 412 babies were born through MSAF, giving an incidence of 7.96%. MAS was seen in 121 babies. Majority of babies with MAS were term and low birth weight. Mean (SD) weight of babies was 2346±628 g. Morbidity of MAS was in the form of shock (34.7%), persistent pulmonary hypertension (31.4%), perinatal asphyxia (30.6%), sepsis (28%) followed by acute kidney injury (27.2%), hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) (21.5%), and polycythemia (16.5%). Causes of mortality were perinatal asphyxia (84.6%), HIE (50%), shock (42.3%), persistent pulmonary hypertension (38.5%), and sepsis (31%). Mean (SD) weight of babies who expired was 2025±835 g.
Conclusion: Morbidities associated with MAS were shock, persistent pulmonary hypertension, perinatal asphyxia, and sepsis whereas predominant cause of mortality was perinatal asphyxia.
EVALUATION OF ACTIVITY OF ALTERNANTHERA SESSILIS LEAVES AQUEOUS EXTRACT ON PLATELET COUNT IN DRUG-INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN ALBINO RATS
Authors: MR Nayana , PATIL DEEPA , AITHAL SATHISHA , BM APOORVA
Published: August 2023

Objectives of Study: (1) To determine the platelet augmenting effect on drug-induced thrombocytopenia in rats. (2) To observe any adverse effects and mortality in the animals.
Methods: Albino rats of either sex of average weight 150–200 g are used. A total of 36 (n=36) rats were divided into VI groups of 6 each. Groups I, II, III received cyclophosphamide 25 mg/kg body weight and group IV, V, VI received 50 mg/kg body weight for 3 consecutive days respectively. Blood was withdrawn from the retro-orbital plexus on the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 11th day of study after subjecting the animals to light anesthesia using ether and platelet count determined by making peripheral smear [8].
Results: Platelet count: Alternanthera sessilis leaves aqueous extract at concentrations of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg were found to significantly increase the platelet count in cyclophosphamide-induced rat model.
Conclusion: The present study demonstrated the platelet augmenting effect of A. sessilis leaves aqueous extract. Further detailed studies are required to establish its usefulness.
SERUM TESTOSTERONE AS A MARKER OF RESPONSE TO ANDROGEN DEPRIVATION THERAPY IN METASTATIC PROSTATE CANCER
Authors: Bamaniya Bharat Bhushan , Mavuduru Ravi mohan S , Bora Girdhar S , Sharma Aditya Prakash , SK Singh , Rastogi Ashu
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most widespread cause of cancer and the sixth foremost cause of cancer death among men worldwide. The sustained presence of particular hormones and growth factors stimulates the prostate, such as other sex accessory tissues, in its growth, maintenance, and secretory function. In the current study, we investigated the association of serum testosterone level and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level before androgen deprivation therapy in metastatic PCa (mPCa) treated with hormone therapy.
Methods: This retrospective cohort was conducted from July 2017 to December 2019 in the Department of Urology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh on patients diagnosed with mPCa of age >40 years. Total serum testosterone was measured by Electro chemiluminescent immune assay before the treatment. PSA in serum specimens was evaluated.
Results: The mean age was 67.74±8.12 (55–80) years. Serum PSA levels at baseline, 3 months were 530.98±617.28 (ng/dL), and 56.31±89.04 (ng/dL), respectively. The baseline S. testosterone was 288.89±246.53 (ng/mL). Weak negative correlation between the two (p=0.051) As the serum testosterone levels decrease the PSA levels increase and vice-versa. Positive correlation between baseline testosterone and PSA decline (p<0.05). On histopathology, 58.7% (n=71) of the patients had perineural involvement, while 41.3% (n=50) did not have perineural involvement.
Conclusion: We conclude that the effect of testosterone might have a possible role in the assessment of treatment response as assessed by PSA. However, the exact implication and its role in disease assessment need to be examined in a larger prospective cohort.
SINONASAL ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS
Authors: SREELAKSHMI  , C Lakshmi sowjanya
Published: August 2023

Objective: The nose and paranasal sinuses have a wide range of structural changes that are best diagnosed with computed tomography (CT). Anatomical variations are minor anatomical defects that occur around the osteomeatal complex that can block paranasal sinus drainage and ventilation. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of structural abnormalities of the nose and paranasal sinuses in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 patients with CRS who visited the ENT outpatient department and had been suffering from the condition for more than 3 months without responding to medical treatment. CT PNS scans were used to determine the prevalence of anatomical abnormalities in these patients.
Results: The majority of the patients were between the ages of 31 and 40 years. The most common presenting symptom was nasal obstruction (86%), followed by headache (60%). The most prevalent anatomical abnormality encountered in our study was a deviated nasal septum (70%) and concha bullosa occurring in 35% of cases.
Conclusion: In our study, the most frequent anatomical variation was a deviated nasal septum. Patients with prolonged symptoms who are not improving with appropriate medical care are advised to get a CT scan to find any structural changes.
TO OBSERVE AND ASSESS RELATION BETWEEN PRE-OPERATIVE ANXIETY AND POST-OPERATIVE PAIN IN LAPAROSCOPIC BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS
Authors: ARYA BIPIN , SIKARWAR SURUCHI , SINGH ANNIRUDH , MAHESHWARI MEGHNA , DIXIT ATUL , SAXENA DIPTI
Published: August 2023

Background: Pre-operative anxiety in obese patients is expected to be more due to psychological reasons, body habitus, comorbidities, and fear of not waking up from anesthesia. It is associated with emotional and physical problems. Predictive factors are complexity of surgery, the anesthesia, post-operative pain, not being appropriately informed, and psychosocial characteristics of the patient. Not many such studies have been conducted in morbidly obese patients.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between pre-operative anxiety and post-operative pain in obese patients undergoing elective laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Methods: Total 200 patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Grade I–III were taken, with BMI >30 kg/m2, who were undergoing elective laparoscopic bariatric surgeries. The amsterdam preoperative anxiety and information scale (APAIS) score was recorded a day prior to surgery. Heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and SpO2 were recorded pre- and postoperatively. Patients were assessed for pain on the visual analog scale (VAS) in post-operative period at 0-, 1-, 2-, 6-, 12-, and 24-h intervals. All the data were entered in master chart and statistically analyzed (Pearson coefficient of correlation test).
Results: There is a positive, weak, statistically significant correlation (r=0.157, p=0.026) between anxiety score (APAIS) and post-operative pain (the highest VAS across all hours).
Conclusion: Pre-operative anxiety is directly linked to post-operative pain in obese patients undergoing elective laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
STUDY TO KNOW THE EFFECT OF PHOTOTHERAPY ON SERUM CALCIUM LEVEL IN NEONATAL HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA
Authors: JAISWAL MITALI , KASHIF MOHD. , VERMA PRIYANK , ANAND THAKUR VIKRANT , AGARWAL SHUBHI , KUMAR YT DILEEP
Published: August 2023

Background: Phototherapy is the most common method to treat neonatal jaundice. The effect of phototherapy on serum calcium levels is a questionable issue.
Objective: To study to know the effect of phototherapy on serum calcium level in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
Methods: Cohort study compared total serum calcium level before and after phototherapy in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. Study was conducted on 54 neonates with high total serum bilirubin levels, according to the Bhutani curve and was treated with phototherapy at neonatal intensive care unit in the Department of Pediatrics at Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences from November 2021 to April 2022.
Results: Hypocalcaemia was observed in 33.33% of neonates after phototherapy. The difference between pre- and post-phototherapy serum calcium levels was found to be statistically significant (p<0.005).
Conclusion: Hypokalcemia has a significant association with phototherapy.
EFFECTS OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME ON TEAR FILM QUALITY OF INDIVIDUALS ACROSS VARIOUS AGE GROUPS AND OCCUPATIONS
Authors: CHOUHAN DEEPIKA , PARMAR BHAWNA , OJHA BIMALESH , KHANDELWAL GARVITA
Published: August 2023

Objective: Computers become a part of everyday life because it has to a greater extent, revolutionized most professions and their work performance. Spending uninterrupted and excessive time in computers and other display devices without taking precautions and prevention leads to significant ocular problems, which are being grouped together as - computer vision syndrome (CVS). The present study was conducted in a tertiary care center to evaluate the effects of CVS on tear film quality in individuals across various age groups and occupations.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a teaching institute from August 2021 to September 2022, in which 600 patients who worked on computers or digital devices for at least 3 h daily were included in this study. In all patients, a complete ocular examination was performed, including visual acuity, refraction, Schirmer’s test 1, tear film breakup, slit-lamp examination, intraocular pressure, and fundus examination by indirect ophthalmoscopy.
Results: In the present study, most of the participants in this study belonged to 21–30 years of age. Among study participants with CVS and screen time of more than 8 h, 88% had moderate and severe dry eyes. On comparison of mean values of the Schirmer’s test between participants with CVS, it was observed that mean Schimers (4.5 mm in the right eye and 5 mm in the left eye) and tear film breakup time (4.9) were much lower among study participants with CVS whose screen usage time was more than 8 h.
Conclusion: The present study found that computer vision conditions are very common. In addition, the likelihood of developing the same was higher among IT employees and engineering students.
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF PATTERN OF MEDICOLEGAL AUTOPSIES CONDUCTED AT KADAPA, ANDHRA PRADESH
Authors: B Venkatesulu , S Sudhakar , M Abdul Khalid , KUMAR K ANUDEEP , NAIK M SRINIVASA
Published: August 2023

Background: Death of an individual is a serious and grave loss to the family and community at large in whatever form it occurs whether natural or unnatural. Analysis of unnatural deaths helps in understanding the causes, manner, and modes of deaths thereby formulating and implementing a proper policy to reduce them.
Methods: This is a retrospective study of autopsies conducted over 3 years (2020–2022) in the mortuary of Government Medical College, Kadapa. During this period, 1857 autopsies were performed. All the necessary data were collected from the police requisitions, inquest reports, hospital case sheets, medicolegal register, and postmortem reports in a performed pro forma.
Results: Out of the 1857 cases, high proportion was in the age group of 21–30 years (40.26%), followed by 31–40 years (18.68%). Ratio of male to female was 2.57:1. Majority belonged to Hindu community (67.69%) and most of the subjects hailed from the rural areas (63.14%). Majority were married (70.86%). The most common cause of death was road traffic accidents (45.07%), followed by poisoning (15.67%). The manner of deaths was accidental deaths in most cases (57.78%) followed by suicidal deaths (36.02%).
Conclusion: The present study reveals that most cases were in 21–30 years age group. The proportion of males outnumbered females and the subjects were mostly married and were from rural areas. Road traffic accidents were common cause of death in males and burns were the common cause of death in females.
Alimentos y Comunicación: un relato de signos
Authors: Álvarez Vázquez Gustavo , Godínez Vázquez Cecilia
Published: August 2023

A los alimentos se les analiza generalmente desde la perspectiva de la nutrición y la ingesta; también, antropológicamente en sus aspectos de manifestación cultural, formas de producción, estructuras de comensalidad, y otras vertientes más. Lo que se presenta aquí es un acercamiento a su estudio como componente de un sistema de comunicación que permite a los seres humanos manifestar su socialidad en lo cotidiano; como un relato, entendido como un todo que narra, que da cuenta de algo a partir de diversas correlaciones. Por ello, se observa al acto alimentario como uno más de los mecanismos a través del cual se reproduce y reconfigura la sociedad.
Penentuan Kelayakan Calon Penerima Dana Bantuan Masyarakat Kurang Mampu Menggunakan Metode TOPSIS
Authors: Saputri Eca , Rudianto Biktra , Puspitasari Anggi , Nasution Raudah
Published: August 2023

Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT) yaitu suatu program bantuan pemerintah yang berjenis pemberian berupa uang tunai atau beragam bantuan lain untuk masyarakat kurang mampu (kurang mampu). Bantuan untuk masyarakat kurang mampu ini sering terjadi salah sasaran dalam pemberianya. Pada tahap seleksi diperlukan suatu program sistem pengambilan keputusan yang bisa membantu dalam menentukan masyarakat yang menerima bantuan kurang mampu secara tepat, cepat dan akurat. Pada penyeleksian keluarga kurang mampu pada Desa Tanjung Bulan masih dilakukan secara manual dan adanya kriteria yang haru dipenuhi serta banyaknya keluarga yang harus diseleksi menjadi salah satu hal yang menyulitkan dalam melakukan pemilihan calon penerima dana bantuan masyarakat kurang mampu. Maka dari itu diperlukan suatu sistem pendukung keputusan yang dapat menjadi keputusan alternatif pendukung dalam menentukan masyarakat kurang mampu yang berhak mendapatkan bantuan dengan menggunakan metode TOPSIS sehingga bisa membantu pihak terkait untuk mendata dan menentukan secara cepat dan efesien. Penggunaan metode TOPSIS di desa Tanjung Bulan menghasilkan perankingan ( urutan) dari 34 orang sebagai penerima bantuan masyarakat kurang mampu
Analisis Faktor Penentu Kesuksesan Aplikasi Smartcity di Kabupaten Boyolali
Authors: Lukmana Dhefi Intan , Pratama Ahmad Raf'ie
Published: August 2023

Kemajuan teknologi dapat menjadi pemicu kendalan masyarakat mengenai permasalahan ekonomi, sosial, budaya, dan keamanan. Warga atau masyarakat menuntut maksimalnya pelayanan dari penyelenggara pemerintah kota, namun terkadang tidak didukung oleh sumber daya yang memadai. Pengelola kota yang berbasis pemanfaatan teknologi dan sumber daya yang ditawarkan oleh smartcity menjadi alternatif yang sesuai dengan visi dan misi kabupaten Boyolali. Pada kenyataanya masih terdapat beberapa masyarakat yang belum menggunakan smartcity, akan tetapi penelitian ini berfokus pada masyarakat yang menggunakan smartcity sehingga penulis menganalisis faktor penentu penerimaan aplikasi smarcity di Kabupaten Boyolali. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui survei dengan menyebarkan kuesioner melalui media elektronik/media sosial dengan jumlah responden terkumpul sebanyak 202 warga Kabupaten Boyolali dengan jumlah 114 adalah warga yang menggunakan smartcity. Dari data responden dapat diperoleh beberapa faktor penentu yang dapat mempengaruhi penerimaan Aplikasi Smartcity di Kabupaten Boyolali. Dengan menggunakan metode analisis SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) dan IS Succes Model yang digunakan penelitian sebelumnya Penulis menggunakan variable laten untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi kesuksesan penerapan aplikasi smartcity. Variable yang digunakan yaitu System Quality, Information Quality, Service Quality, Use, User Satisfaction, Net Benefits dari masing-masing variabel tersebut ditemukan beberapa indikator yang dapat mempengaruhi keterkaitan variable untuk mencapai manfaat yang dirasakan oleh pengguna smartcity di Kabupaten Boyolali.
Publicação de dados e estatísticas criminais: uma análise dos portais das secretarias estaduais de segurança pública no Brasil
Authors: Guimarães André José Ribeiro , Tsunoda Denise Fukumi
Published: August 2023

Introdução: A questão da violência no Brasil apresenta altos números de homicídios e violência sexual, especialmente contra pessoas negras, jovens e mulheres. Embora a tecnologia tenha sido utilizada para prevenir crimes, a falta de dados confiáveis dificulta a elaboração de políticas públicas eficazes para combater a violência. Objetivos: Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a situação atual dos portais das secretarias estaduais de segurança pública do Brasil quanto à disponibilização de dados e estatísticas criminais. Metodologia: Na primeira etapa da pesquisa, foram definidos os elementos a serem investigados nos portais das secretarias de segurança pública com ênfase na disponibilização de dados criminais, comunicação das ações das secretarias e violência doméstica, incluindo violência contra mulheres e crianças. Na segunda etapa, foram visitados os 27 portais para coleta dos dados. Resultados: A análise dos sites das secretarias de segurança pública estaduais indica que menos de 14,8% das secretarias disponibilizam dados de forma que possam ser trabalhados e permitam análises mais profundas, 70,4% apresentam relatórios estatísticos, embora esses relatórios não mantenham, entre si, padronização de formato, dados, metadados ou layout. Por outro lado, foi constatado que 88,9% dos sites analisados possuem sistemas de notícias para disseminar informações sobre segurança e que 74,1% possuem pelo menos um perfil em mídias sociais, indicando uma preocupação em manter a população informada sobre questões relacionadas à segurança. Conclusão: A questão dos dados sobre segurança pública no Brasil ainda precisa evoluir significativamente. Embora mais de 70% das secretarias estaduais pratiquem a divulgação de relatórios estatísticos, apenas quatro delas disponibilizam publicamente os dados de maneira que possam ser analisados de forma mais aprofundada e com resultados mais significativos.
Análise de bases de dados para regularização fundiária no Brasil
Authors: Luz Kerlla Souza , Braga Tiago Emmanuel Nunes
Published: August 2023

Introdução: O presente trabalho apresenta um mapeamento de bases de dados governamentais à luz da Lei 13.465/2017 com objetivo de apoiar a tomada de decisão nos processos de regularização urbana. A hipótese é de que diversas informações que auxiliam no processo decisório estejam dispersas em inúmeras bases de dados independentes e vinculadas a diversos órgãos de estado e, assim, oneram o modelo de regularização fundiária adotado pelos municípios brasileiros. Metodologia: Por meio de revisão bibliográfica e análise exploratória em repositórios digitais públicos ligados ao domínio .gov, buscou-se identificar bases que contenham dados que possam subsidiar a tomada de decisão pelos municípios ao aplicar a lei. Para tanto, as etapas desta pesquisa visam o mapeamento de termos relacionados à temática, levantamento dos repositórios públicos contendo os termos buscados, definição de itens avaliativos e por fim, a tabulação dos dados para apresentação. Resultados: Tendo em vista as informações descobertas, foi elaborado um quadro organizacional contendo as principais bases de dados com acesso público: nome da base, assunto, fonte, lei vinculada, link para download e os dados disponíveis. Conclusão: Essa pesquisa é parte de uma metodologia informacional apoiada por mecanismos computacionais para otimização dos procedimentos de regularização fundiária de terras urbanas no contexto de Brasília desenvolvida pelo Ibict. Neste trabalho, são avaliadas nove bases de dados com acesso público alinhados à temática do REURB para que estados e municípios mais carentes possam buscar celeridade no atendimento de demandas pontuais.
Mapeamento de utilidades para criação, desenvolvimento, implantação e uso de repositórios de dados científicos
Authors: Campos Arthur , Costa Levi , Guimarães Ítalo , Sousa Marckson
Published: August 2023

Introdução: a utilização dos repositórios de dados científicos contribui para o acesso, uso e reúso de dados favorecendo o processo de pesquisa para institutos, grupos de pesquisa, pesquisadores independentes, entre outros. Para isso, o desenvolvimento de repositórios de dados científicos pode ser caracterizado como uma iniciativa favorável a benefícios direcionados à comunidade científica e à comunicação científica, em prol do desenvolvimento da ciência. Objetivo: destacar as utilidades relacionadas a criação, desenvolvimento, implantação e uso de repositórios de dados científicos. Metodologia: é uma pesquisa exploratória, qualitativa tendo a revisão de literatura a partir de estudos publicados por pesquisadores da Ciência da Informação brasileira. Os trabalhos analisados foram recuperados no Portal Capes e na Base de Dados Referencial de Artigos de Periódicos em Ciência da Informação (BRAPCI). Resultados: constata-se que a existência destes repositórios proporciona grandes utilidades a uma organização, como: acesso e possibilidade de reutilização de dados científicos, criação de ambientes específicos para o funcionamento e gerenciamento desses repositórios, compartilhamento de dados científicos para a sociedade, análise de dados e de conjunto de dados organizados e a continuidade de pesquisas científicas. Conclusão: considera que os repositórios de dados científicos funcionam como uma ferramenta necessária para a divulgação dos dados de pesquisa, num ambiente seguro e favorável à reutilização desses dados. Desse modo, contribui para o avanço da pesquisa científica visto que são implementados pensando na segurança do compartilhamento dos dados, auxiliando para o pesquisador o acesso a dados com eficácia, transparência e confiabilidade.
A presença das mulheres no WIDaT
Authors: Flores Ívina , Linden Leolíbia , Sena Priscila
Published: August 2023

Introdução: Ao longo da história, são conhecidas as lutas travadas por mulheres em busca de direitos, espaços e reconhecimentos de forma igualitária, embora os cenários as levem ao subjugo da opressão e à superveniência. Nesse sentido e no caminho desta (re)visita às questões de gênero e sobretudo da desigualdade, tem por objetivo identificar a presença das mulheres nas cinco edições do Workshop de Informação, Dados e Tecnologia (WIDaT), por meio dos trabalhos apresentados e de suas programações. Procedimentos Metodológicos: É uma comunicação qualitativa e descritiva em que se busca responder a seguinte questão central “Como está a presença feminina nas edições do WIDaT?”. Resultados: Nas 5 edições do WIDaT foram publicados 151 trabalhos, produzidos por 195 autores, destes 54% (106) são mulheres e 46% (89) são homens. Quanto às autorias, 43% (64) trabalhos têm na primeira autoria mulheres, enquanto 57% (87) tem na primeira autoria homens. Considerações Finais: Em análise aos anais e às publicações do WIDaT, nota-se um movimento de gênero ondular. Quando se observa a produção de trabalhos, têm-se as mulheres em maior número e maior produtividade. Porém, quando observamos as programações, há uma predominância avassaladora da presença masculina.
Privacidade e Implementação da LGPD para Agentes de Tratamento de Pequeno Porte
Authors: Sousa Rosilene Paiva Marinho de , França Luiz Henrique de Oliveira , Pereira Keyliane Gonçalves , Sousa Marckson Roberto Ferreira de
Published: August 2023

Introdução: A Lei nº 13.709, de 14 de agosto de 2018 – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), foi criada para regulamentar a privacidade e o tratamento de dados pessoais no Brasil. Adicionalmente, em 10 de fevereiro de 2022, a Emenda Constitucional nº 115 conduziu o ordenamento pátrio a um novo patamar no que se refere à defesa dos dados pessoais, inclusive nos meios digitais, ao elevar a referida matéria à categoria de direito fundamental. Notadamente, as normas mencionadas implicam na necessidade das empresas se adequarem às operações de processamento e tratamento de dados pessoais, devendo demonstrar que seu sistema de negócios opera em conformidade com a legislação, garantindo o direito à privacidade dos usuários e a proteção de dados pessoais. Objetivos: Nesse sentido, a presente pesquisa tem como escopo analisar os aspectos legais relacionados à proteção de dados pessoais para implementação da LGPD por agentes de pequeno porte. Para isso, examina-se as bases normativas da proteção de dados pessoais no âmbito do ordenamento jurídico brasileiro e analisa-se os principais processos para a implementação da LGPD nas microempresas. Metodologia: Para tanto, foram realizadas pesquisas de natureza bibliográfica e exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa. Resultados: Como resultados da pesquisa foram delineados procedimentos em forma de checklist para implementação da LGPD para agentes de pequeno porte. Conclusão: os procedimentos para implementação da LGPD por agentes de tratamento de pequeno porte são simplificados, considerando a regulação multisetorial da LGPD.
Proteção de Software Livre e Políticas Institucionais: o caso do Repositório de Códigos e Sistemas para CT&I (REDE MOARA)
Authors: Sousa Rosilene Paiva Marinho de , Vechi Bernardo Dionízio , Shintaku Milton
Published: August 2023

Introdução: A utilização de programas de computador tem se tornado cada vez mais comum em diversas atividades humanas, desde as mais simples até as mais complexas, em forma de sistemas embarcados ou softwares livres. Nesse sentido, os softwares de código aberto têm sido utilizados em demandas específicas, principalmente governamentais, como o desenvolvimento de bibliotecas digitais, repositórios de objetos digitais e suporte técnico a programadores de software livre. Objetivos: A presente pesquisa visa analisar a política institucional de proteção de software livre no contexto do Repositório de Códigos e Sistemas para CT&I (Rede Moara), examinando suas características, objetivos, bases normativas e licenças de software livre, bem como a política autoral de software livre da Rede Moara. Metodologia: Para tanto, foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográficas e exploratórias, com abordagem qualitativa. A pesquisa buscou examinar a legislação brasileira aplicável à proteção de software livre e à política institucional de proteção de software livre da Rede Moara. Resultados: Como resultados da pesquisa foram delineados procedimentos para implementação da política institucional de proteção de software livre da Rede Moara. Conclusão: os procedimentos para implementação da política institucional de proteção de software livre da Rede Moara seguem os padrões estabelecidos pela Free Software Foundation (FSF).
A Organização, mineração e inserção automatizada de dados documentais no Tainacan: propostas para os Bens Culturais Registrados pelo Iphan
Authors: Carmo Danielle do , Costa Paulo Henrique Ribeiro , Maricato João de Melo , Alencar Thayane Morais de , Paiva Gustavo Cardoso , Shintaku Milton
Published: August 2023

Introdução: O presente artigo refere-se ao esforço teórico/prático no intuito de lidar com a grande massa de documentos e dados não estruturados e o uso de tecnologias que auxiliem na automatização do processo de subida de dados Objetivo: Propor um método para extração e importação de grandes volumes de dados de documentos não estruturado para inserção no Tainacan. Apresentar os resultados do método desenvolvido no Banco de Bens culturais registrado RBCNIs Metodologia: A proposta conta com seis etapas metodológicas: análise documental e identificação de metadados; categorização dos documentos; padronização do título dos arquivos; conversão dos documentos em imagem e em texto; mineração de texto; e, importação e visualização dos dados no software Tainacan. Foram utilizadas metodologias qualitativas e técnicas computacionais para a realização das etapas, com destaque para Python, regex e Tesseract Resultados: Com uso do método foi possível o processamento de 1.027 arquivos, sendo 637 documentos de texto e 390 mídias (fotografias e vídeos) de forma automática para a inserção no Tainacan. Conclusão: Os processos e tecnologias utilizadas demonstram-se úteis para importação em massa de dados de arquivos em formatos heterogêneos, como o caso do Registro de Bens Culturais de Natureza Imaterial (RBCNIs). Além disso, o software Tainacan se mostrou uma ferramenta robusta para a execução dos processos propostos.
Dados nulos, negativos ou inconclusivos: conceito, características e aspectos transversais
Authors: Araújo Denise Oliveira de , Silva Márcio Bezerra da , Simeão Elmira Luzia Melo Soares
Published: August 2023

Introdução: Versa sobre os dados nulos, negativos ou inconclusivos. Objetivos: Objetiva representar o conceito de dados nulos, negativos ou inconclusivos a partir de aspectos que os circundam. Especificamente, pretende levantar características tangentes aos dados nulos, negativos ou inconclusivos; identificar tipologias de dados nulos, negativos ou inconclusivos, discutir aspectos que perpassam a publicização dos dados nulos, negativos ou inconclusivos; e estruturar uma representação imagética acerca dos dados nulos, negativos ou inconclusivos. Metodologia: Assume-se como uma pesquisa dedutiva, descritiva, bibliográfica e qualitativa. Faz uso do software CmapTools (versão 6.04) para geração de uma representação imagética sobre o tipo de dados em estudo. Resultados: Resulta em um conjunto de atributos, tipologias, barreiras e motivos para a publicização dos dados em questão, sendo ilustrado na forma de um mapa conceitual. Conclusão: Conclui que os dados nulos, negativos ou inconclusivos, enquanto dados de pesquisa, são bem delineados teórico e metodologicamente, podem assumir seis tipologias (nulos, negativos, inconclusivos, não resultados, confutadores ou alternativos) e são imprescindíveis para o progresso científico, mas devido a vieses e entraves de cunhos cognitivo, sociológico, econômico, comportamental e meritocrático tendem a se converter em dados obscuros, ficando à revelia do conhecimento público.