bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Establishment and Parameter Calibration of a Simulation Model of Coated Cotton Seeds and Soil
Authors: Zeng Fandi , Diao Hongwei , Cui Ji , Ye Wenlong , Bai Hongbin , Li Xuying
Published: March 2024

Precision seeding technology is an important component of agricultural mechanization production. The precise regulation of seed movement behavior is the core of precision sowing technology and the key to improving the quality of single seed precision sowing. To accurately obtain the interaction law between seeds and soil after touching the soil, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive physical experiments to determine the simulation parameters of the seed and soil. This article takes coated cotton seeds as the research object, and the basic physical parameters of coated cotton seeds are measured through biological experiments. Based on the Hertz–Mindlin with bonding V2 contact model, a simulation model of compression between coated cotton seeds and soil is established. Using peak compression force as the response value, a combination of physical experiments and simulation simulations was used to calibrate the simulation parameters of the simulation mode of coated cotton seeds and soil. Through PB testing, it was found that four factors have a significant impact on the peak compressive force, and the parameter range was obtained. The Poisson’s ratio of coated cotton seeds was 0.14–0.26. The static friction coefficient between coated cotton seeds and steel plate was 0.38–0.58. The static friction coefficient between soil and soil was 0.3–1.2. The rolling friction coefficient between soil and soil was 0.1–0.6. Through response surface experiments with four factors and three levels, regression models were established between various factors and response values, and the optimal combination of simulation parameters was determined: the Poisson’s ratio of coated cotton seeds was 0.21; the static friction coefficient between coated cotton seed and steel plate was 0.47; the static friction coefficient between soil and soil was 0.34; and the rolling friction coefficient between soil and soil was 0.59. Based on the optimal parameter combination, the simulation of compression between coated cotton seeds and soil was continued, and the variation law of soil particle bonding bonds at different positions of coated cotton seeds during the compression process was obtained. This study provides a basis for exploring the interaction mechanism between the trencher seed soil of precision seeders and optimizing the design of critical components of cotton precision seeders.
Evidence of Validity, Invariance, and Reliability of the Body Image Dimension in the Body Investment Scale: A Study in Spanish University Students
Authors: Diaz-Milanes Diego , Santin Vilariño Carmen , Andrés-Villas Montserrat , Segura-Barriga Ana , Pérez-Moreno Pedro Juan
Published: March 2024

Background: This study focused on the widely used Body Image subscale, a dimension of the Body Investment Scale developed by Orbach and Mikulincer in 1998. Specifically, we explored its psychometric properties and potential use for health promotion research among young Spanish university students. Method: A sample of 793 participants (75.28% female) aged 18–26 years (M = 20.68; SD = 2.13) completed the questionnaire and related variables. Results: A unidimensional structure was confirmed with a good fit, demonstrating gender- and age-invariance, along with robust internal consistency. The scale exhibited a significant association with self-esteem, life satisfaction, a sense of coherence, and psychological distress. Conclusions: The Body Image subscale can be considered unidimensional. The obtained factor solution provides a reliable, valid, and invariant measure across gender and age for assessing body feelings in Spanish university students. Therefore, the instrument can effectively investigate the relationship between body image and health-related behaviors. Additionally, it can serve as a valuable tool in designing effective health interventions for university students to prevent mental health conditions, such as eating disorders or suicidal behaviors.
Work-Related Flow in Contrast to Either Happiness or PERMA Factors for Human Resources Management Development of Career Sustainability
Authors: Nash Carol
Published: March 2024

In promoting career sustainability, psychological theories historically have informed human resource management (HRM) development—three assessment directions are among them: work-related flow, happiness promotion, and appraising PERMA (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment) factors. Csikszentmihalyi’s work-related flow represents an optimally challenging work-related process. Happiness promotion strives to maintain a pleased satisfaction with the current experience. PERMA represents measurable positive psychological factors constituting well-being. Reliable and validated, the experience of flow has been found to determine career sustainability in contrast to the more often investigated happiness ascertainment or identifying PERMA factors. Career sustainability research to inform HRM development is in its infancy. Therefore, publishers’ commitment to sustainability provides integrity. Given MDPI’s uniquely founding sustainability concern, its journal articles were searched with the keywords “flow, Csikszentmihalyi, work”, excluding those pertaining to education, health, leisure, marketing, non-workers, and spirituality, to determine the utilization of work-related flow to achieve career sustainability. Of the 628 returns, 28 reports were included for potential assessment. Current studies on Csikszentmihalyi’s work-related flow ultimately represented three results. These provide insight into successful, positive methods to develop career sustainability. Consequently, HRM is advised to investigate practices for assessing and encouraging employees’ engagement with work-related flow with the aim of ensuring career sustainability.
Got It? Comparative Ergonomic Evaluation of Robotic Object Handover for Visually Impaired and Sighted Users
Authors: Langer Dorothea , Legler Franziska , Diekmann Pia , Dettmann André , Glende Sebastian , Bullinger Angelika C.
Published: March 2024

The rapidly growing research on the accessibility of digital technologies has focused on blind or visually impaired (BVI) users. However, the field of human–robot interaction has largely neglected the needs of BVI users despite the increasing integration of assistive robots into daily life and their potential benefits for our aging societies. One basic robotic capability is object handover. Robots assisting BVI users should be able to coordinate handovers without eye contact. This study gathered insights on the usability of human–robot handovers, including 20 BVI and 20 sighted participants. In a standardized experiment with a mixed design, a handover robot prototype equipped with a voice user interface and haptic feedback was evaluated. The robot handed over everyday objects (i) by placing them on a table and (ii) by allowing for midair grasping. The usability target was met, and all user groups reported a positive user experience. In total, 97.3% of all handovers were successful. The qualitative feedback showed an appreciation for the clear communication of the robot’s actions and the handover reliability. However, the duration of the handover was seen as a critical issue. According to all subjective criteria, the BVI participants showed higher variances compared to the sighted participants. Design recommendations for improving robotic handovers equally supporting both user groups are given.
On the Use of Ultra-WideBand-Based Augmentation for Precision Maneuvering
Authors: Zabalegui Paul , De Miguel Gorka , Fernández-Berrueta Nerea , Aizpuru Joanes , Mendizabal Jaizki , Adín Iñigo
Published: March 2024

The limitations of the existing Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) integrated with Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) have presented significant challenges in meeting the stringent demands of precision maneuvering. The identified constraints in terms of accuracy and availability have required the development of an alternative solution to enhance the performance of navigation systems in dynamic and diverse environments. This paper summarizes the research regarding the integration of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology as an augmentation of the conventional GNSS+IMU system; it proposes an approach that aims to overcome the limitations of conventional navigation systems. By making use of UWB technology, the proposed low-cost UWB-augmented GNSS+IMU system not only fulfils the required performance standards but also offers the unique capability to navigate seamlessly across indoor and outdoor environments. The developed system was validated through comprehensive testing and analysis in both the automotive and maritime sectors. The obtained results highlight the system’s capacity as a dependable and resilient solution for precise navigation, and they promote its use within the domain of accurate maneuvering.
Non-Cooperative LEO Satellite Orbit Determination Using Single Station for Space-Based Opportunistic Positioning
Authors: Deng Ruofan , Qin Honglei , Zhang Yu
Published: March 2024

Space-based opportunistic positioning is a crucial component of resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems, and it requires the acquisition of orbit information for non-cooperative low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Traditional methods for orbit determination (OD) of non-cooperative LEO satellites have difficulty in achieving a balance between reliability, hardware costs, and availability duration. To address these challenges, this study proposes a framework for single-station orbit determination of non-cooperative LEO satellites. By utilizing signals of opportunity (SOPs) captured by a single ground station, the system performs initial orbit determination (IOD), precise orbit determination (POD), and orbit prediction (OP), enabling the long-term determination of satellite positions and velocities. Under the proposed framework, the reliability and real-time performance are dependent on the initial orbit determination and the orbit calculation based on the dynamical model. To achieve initial orbit determination, a three-step algorithm is designed. (1) An improved search method is employed to estimate a coarse orbit using single-pass Doppler measurements. (2) Data association is conducted to obtain multi-pass Doppler observations. (3) The least squares (LS) is implemented to determine the initial orbit using the associated multi-pass Doppler measurements and the coarse orbit. Additionally, to enhance computational efficiency, two fast orbit calculation algorithms are devised. These algorithms leverage the numerical stability of the Runge–Kutta integrator to reduce computations and exploit the strong correlation among nearby time intervals of orbits with small eccentricities to minimize redundant calculations, thereby achieving orbit calculation efficiently. Finally, through positioning experiments, the determined orbits are demonstrated to have accuracy comparable to that of two-line elements (TLE) updated by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
A Geographic Object-Based Image Approach Based on the Sentinel-2 Multispectral Instrument for Lake Aquatic Vegetation Mapping: A Complementary Tool to In Situ Monitoring
Authors: Tompoulidou Maria , Karadimou Elpida , Apostolakis Antonis , Tsiaoussi Vasiliki
Published: March 2024

Aquatic vegetation is an essential component of lake ecosystems, used as a biological indicator for in situ monitoring within the Water Framework Directive. We developed a hierarchical object-based image classification model with multi-seasonal Sentinel-2 imagery and suitable spectral indices in order to map the aquatic vegetation in a Mediterranean oligotrophic/mesotrophic deep lake; we then applied the model to another lake with similar abiotic and biotic characteristics. Field data from a survey of aquatic macrophytes, undertaken on the same dates as EO data, were used within the accuracy assessment. The aquatic vegetation was discerned into three classes: emergent, floating, and submerged aquatic vegetation. Geographic object-based image analysis (GEOBIA) proved to be effective in discriminating the three classes in both study areas. Results showed high effectiveness of the classification model in terms of overall accuracy, particularly for the emergent and floating classes. In the case of submerged aquatic vegetation, challenges in their classification prompted us to establish specific criteria for their accurate detection. Overall results showed that GEOBIA based on spectral indices was suitable for mapping aquatic vegetation in oligotrophic/mesotrophic deep lakes. EO data can contribute to large-scale coverage and high-frequency monitoring requirements, being a complementary tool to in situ monitoring.
Correcting the Non-Linear Response of Silicon Photomultipliers
Authors: Brinkmann Lukas , Garutti Erika , Martens Stephan , Schwandt Joern
Published: March 2024

The finite number of pixels in a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) limits its dynamic range to light pulses up to typically 80% of the total number of pixels in a device. Correcting the non-linear response is essential to extend the SiPM’s dynamic range. One challenge in determining the non-linear response correction is providing a reference linear light source. Instead, the single-step method used to calibrate PMTs is applied, based on the difference in responses to two light sources. With this method, the response of an HPK SiPM (S14160-1315PS) is corrected to linearity within 5% while extending the linear dynamic range by a factor larger than ten. The study shows that the response function does not vary by more than 5% for a variation in the operating voltage between 2 and 5 V overvoltage in the gate length between 20 and 100 ns and for a time delay between the primary and secondary light of up to 40 ns.
Condition Monitoring of Railway Bridges Using Vehicle Pitch to Detect Scour
Authors: McGeown Claire , Hester David , OBrien Eugene J. , Kim Chul-Woo , Fitzgerald Paul , Pakrashi Vikram
Published: March 2024

This study proposes the new condition monitoring concept of using features in the measured rotation, or ‘pitch’ signal, of a crossing vehicle as an indicator of the presence of foundation scour in a bridge. The concept is explored through two-dimensional vehicle–bridge interaction modelling, with a reduction in stiffness under a pier used to represent the effects of scour. A train consisting of three 10-degree-of-freedom carriages cross the model on a profiled train track, each train varying slightly in terms of mass and velocity. An analysis of the pitch of the train carriages can clearly identify when scour is present. The concept is further tested in a scaled laboratory experiment consisting of a tractor–trailer crossing a four-span simply supported bridge on piers. The foundation support is represented by four springs under each pier, which can be replaced with springs of a reduced stiffness to mimic the effect of scour. The laboratory model also consistently shows a divergence in vehicle pitch between healthy and scoured bridge states.
Rally and Rage: The Gap between Specific and Pandemic-Specific Support for Governments in Europe
Authors: Vlachová Klára
Published: March 2024

In times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public generally expressed high pandemic-specific support for their governments. Analysis based on ESS Round 10 COVID-19 module data from 20 countries shows, however, that there was a gap between pandemic-specific and specific support for governments in European states. A positive gap in favor of pandemic-specific support for governments was found among 52.7% of the respondents, while a negative trend was observed among 24.0% of the respondents. Younger people, those self-employed or working for family businesses, students, those with better subjective health, and people who tested positive for or thought they had suffered from COVID-19 expressed less satisfaction with the government’s handling of COVID-19 in their country compared to general satisfaction with national government performance. Political opinions affected the support gap too; people who were satisfied with the way democracy works, were less trusting of their government’s ability to control the spread of the pathogen, preferred their own decisions over compliance with government restrictions, and perceived that their government failed to manage the health–economy trade-off restrained their pandemic-specific support for the government as well.
Weekly Programming of Hamstring-Related Training Contents in European Professional Soccer
Authors: Gómez-Piqueras Pedro , Martínez-Serrano Antonio , Freitas Tomás T. , Gómez Díaz Antonio , Loturco Irineu , Giménez Enric , Brito Joao , García-López David , Giuria Hernan , Granero-Gil Paulino , Huygaerts Shaun , Cos Francesc , Calleja-González Julio , Vallance Emmanuel , Sáez de Villarreal Eduardo , Alcaraz Pedro E.
Published: March 2024

Hamstring injuries in soccer continue to be a challenge for professionals who work with soccer players daily. Although its origin is multifactorial, the proper management of neuromuscular fatigue during the training microcycle is a very important factor to consider. There are no clear guidelines regarding the weekly distribution of certain exercises that demand the hamstrings. The main objective of this study was to describe the usual training practices of professional European soccer teams. An international observational survey design was applied to some of the strength and conditioning coaches of professional soccer teams. The survey included different neuromuscular demanding exercises for the hamstrings. For each exercise, the strength and conditioning coaches had to respond in relation to their frequency of use and timepoint depending on the day of the weekly microcycle. Although there is no strong consensus in this regard, there does seem to be a trend when applying certain exercises, especially on the days matchday-4 and matchday-3.
Comments on the Bernoulli Distribution and Hilbe’s Implicit Extra-Dispersion
Authors: Griffith Daniel A.
Published: March 2024

For decades, conventional wisdom maintained that binary 0–1 Bernoulli random variables cannot contain extra-binomial variation. Taking an unorthodox stance, Hilbe actively disagreed, especially for correlated observation instances, arguing that the universally adopted diagnostic Pearson or deviance dispersion statistics are insensitive to a variance anomaly in a binary context, and hence simply fail to detect it. However, having the intuition and insight to sense the existence of this departure from standard mathematical statistical theory, but being unable to effectively isolate it, he classified this particular over-/under-dispersion phenomenon as implicit. This paper explicitly exposes his hidden quantity by demonstrating that the variance in/deflation it represents occurs in an underlying predicted beta random variable whose real number values are rounded to their nearest integers to convert to a Bernoulli random variable, with this discretization masking any materialized extra-Bernoulli variation. In doing so, asymptotics linking the beta-binomial and Bernoulli distributions show another conventional wisdom misconception, namely a mislabeling substitution involving the quasi-Bernoulli random variable; this undeniably is not a quasi-likelihood situation. A public bell pepper disease dataset exhibiting conspicuous spatial autocorrelation furnishes empirical examples illustrating various features of this advocated proposition.
Canonical Equations of Hamilton with Symmetry and Their Applications
Authors: Liang Guo , Chen Xiangwei , Ren Zhanmei , Guo Qi
Published: March 2024

Two systems of mathematical physics are defined by us, which are the first-order differential system (FODS) and the second-order differential system (SODS). Basing on the conventional Legendre transformation, we obtain a new kind of canonical equations of Hamilton (CEH) with some kind of symmetry. We show that the FODS can only be expressed by the new CEH, but do not by the conventional CEH, while the SODS can be done by both the new and the conventional CEHs, on basis of the same conventional Legendre transformation. As an example, we prove that the nonlinear Schrödinger equation can be expressed with the new CEH in a consistent way. Based on the new CEH, the approximate soliton solution of the nonlocal nonlinear Schrödinger equation is obtained, and the soliton stability is analysed analytically as well. Furthermore, because the symmetry of a system is closely connected with certain conservation theorem of the system, the new CEH may be useful in some complicated systems when the symmetry considerations are used.
Dynamic Spatiotemporal Correlation Graph Convolutional Network for Traffic Speed Prediction
Authors: Cao Chenyang , Bao Yinxin , Shi Quan , Shen Qinqin
Published: March 2024

Accurate and real-time traffic speed prediction remains challenging due to the irregularity and asymmetry of real-traffic road networks. Existing models based on graph convolutional networks commonly use multi-layer graph convolution to extract an undirected static adjacency matrix to map the correlation of nodes, which ignores the dynamic symmetry change of correlation over time and faces the challenge of oversmoothing during training iterations, making it difficult to learn the spatial structure and temporal trend of the traffic network. To overcome the above challenges, we propose a novel multi-head self-attention gated spatiotemporal graph convolutional network (MSGSGCN) for traffic speed prediction. The MSGSGCN model mainly consists of the Node Correlation Estimator (NCE) module, the Time Residual Learner (TRL) module, and the Gated Graph Convolutional Fusion (GGCF) module. Specifically, the NCE module aims to capture the dynamic spatiotemporal correlations between nodes. The TRL module utilizes a residual structure to learn the long-term temporal features of traffic data. The GGCF module relies on adaptive diffusion graph convolution and gated recurrent units to learn the key spatial features of traffic data. Experimental analysis on a pair of real-world datasets indicates that the proposed MSGSGCN model enhances prediction accuracy by more than 4% when contrasted with state-of-the-art models.
Synopsis of Neotropical Trogolaphysa Mills, 1938 (Collembola: Paronellidae) with Reduced Eye Number, and Description of Two New Troglobiontic Species from Belize
Authors: Soto-Adames Felipe , Daly Kathryn M. , Wynne J. Judson
Published: March 2024

The genus Trogolaphysa comprises 81 described species distributed across the Neotropical and Afrotropical regions. In the Americas, just over half of the species found in subterranean habitats have a reduced eye number (0–5 eyes). Subterranean species are of interest as models to study the evolution of morphological adaptations. Many subterranean species of Trogolaphysa were described before the introduction of chaetotaxy as a diagnostic tool and thus remain incompletely described and diagnosed. To identify gaps in descriptions and facilitate the identification of newly collected forms, we provide standardized summary descriptions, species diagnoses, diagnostic tables, and a dichotomous key to the 33 Neotropical species of Trogolaphysa with reduced eye number. As a result of this synthesis, we describe two new troglobiontic species, Trogolaphysa reneaui n. sp. and Trogolaphysa welchi n. sp. from Belizean caves.
Understanding Solo Female Travellers in Canada: A Two-Factor Analysis of Hotel Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction Using TripAdvisor Reviews
Authors: Zhou Feiyan , Huang Shuyue , Matthews Maria
Published: March 2024

This study aims to understand solo female travellers’ hotel experiences in Canada by analyzing online reviews from TripAdvisor. We employed keywords such as “solo female” and “single female” to identify online reviews, followed by a manual review process to confirm their relevance and eliminate duplicates. The final dataset included 240 reviews from 188 lodging establishments, totalling 49,924 words. Employing Herzberg’s two-factor theory and NVivo, we generated codes and categorized them into 29 satisfiers and 24 dissatisfiers. These were grouped into five key components impacting guests’ experiences: room, staff, hotel facilities and cleanliness, hotel amenities, and others. The top three satisfiers identified in traditional accommodations are safety, staff helpfulness, and location, while room dirtiness, insecurity, and room amenities are the primary dissatisfiers. Conversely, alternative lodgings reveal a distinct pattern, with location, room amenities, and staff friendliness as top satisfiers, and room amenities, neighbourhood, and service unavailability as leading dissatisfiers. The study found that alternative accommodations may offer a broader range of experiences, potentially due to their less-standardized nature and diversity of options. This research enhances understanding of solo female travellers, gender differences in hotel experiences, and customer satisfaction, underscoring the tourism industry’s need to address this demographic’s unique needs and concerns.
Prevalence, Molecular Characteristics and Virulence Identification of Bovine Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 in China
Authors: Xu Xiaowen , Zhao Wanyue , Xiang Zhijie , Wang Chen , Qi Mingpu , Zhang Sen , Geng Yuanchen , Zhao Yuhao , Yang Kaihui , Zhang Yanan , Guo Aizhen , Chen Yingyu
Published: March 2024

Bovine parainfluenza virus type 3 (BPIV-3) is one of the major pathogens of the bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC). BPIV-3 surveillance in China has been quite limited. In this study, we used PCR to test 302 cattle in China, and found that the positive rate was 4.64% and the herd-level positive rate was 13.16%. Six BPIV-3C strains were isolated and confirmed by electron microscopy, and their titers were determined. Three were sequenced by next-generation sequencing (NGS). Phylogenetic analyses showed that all isolates were most closely related to strain NX49 from Ningxia; the genetic diversity of genotype C strains was lower than strains of genotypes A and B; the HN, P, and N genes were more suitable for genotyping and evolutionary analyses of BPIV-3. Protein variation analyses showed that all isolates had mutations at amino acid sites in the proteins HN, M, F, and L. Genetic recombination analyses provided evidence for homologous recombination of BPIV-3 of bovine origin. The virulence experiment indicated that strain Hubei-03 had the highest pathogenicity and could be used as a vaccine candidate. These findings apply an important basis for the precise control of BPIV-3 in China.
Histophilus somni as a Unique Causative Agent of Puerperal Metritis (PM) in a Third-Lactation Holstein Cow
Authors: Molín Jéssica , Ainoza Andrea , Armengol Ramon
Published: March 2024

This manuscript aims to report the clinical and laboratory diagnosis of puerperal metritis (PM) in a dairy cow, caused by H. somni as a unique pathogen. The cow showed signs of systemic illness, including a sudden drop in milk production, a rectal temperature of 40.4 °C, tachypnea, dehydration, and completely fluid, brown, and fetid uterine discharge. Pure cultures of H. somni were identified and submitted to the Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method for antibiotic sensitivity. The study showed that H. somni was resistant to tetracyclines and cephalosporins (Ceftiofur), antibiotics commonly used to treat uterine infections in dairy cows. To the authors’ knowledge, this case describes for the first time PM caused by H. somni as a primary pathogen. Our results should lead to the inclusion of H. somni as a primary pathogen of metritis in laboratory diagnoses on a routine basis, which, in turn, may help to elucidate the incidence of H. somni as a causative agent of uterine infections in cows. If the incidence of H. somni is remarkably high or frequent, researchers could consider the use of commercial vaccines nowadays destined for the prevention of bovine respiratory disease and which could perhaps be effective in the prevention of reproductive pathology caused by H. somni.
Systemic Evaluation of PV Self-Consumption Optimization Using Electric Vehicles
Authors: Ganz Kirstin , Kern Timo , Hinterstocker Michael
Published: March 2024

The shift to electric transportation is crucial to fighting climate change. However, Germany’s goal of 15 million electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030 remains distant. Therefore, enhancing their economic viability is essential to promoting EV adoption. One promising option to increase the economics for the user is PV self-consumption optimization using smart charging EVs. Yet, more research is needed to explore the use case’s impacts on the German/European energy systems. Therefore, PV self-consumption optimization using EVs is integrated into an energy system model, assessing its impact on the energy system in 2030. For this purpose, the use case is modeled for different groups of people—personas—which are defined in a way that creates a diverse set of personas reflecting the distribution of different statistical values within Germany. The modified (dis)charging profiles are then aggregated and integrated into the energy system model. With a high implementation of PV self-consumption optimization in Germany in 2030, a positive system effect (with a system cost reduction of 53 million EUR/a) can be observed with a lower need for further storage and less curtailment of renewable energies (RES). Furthermore, the market values for RES increase by 0.7%, which fosters the integration of RES.
Análise micro e macroscópica de escovas de dente disponibilizadas à população infantil por municípios cearenses
Authors: Chaves Hermano César de Vasconcelos , Lopes Sophia Sabóia Mont’Alverne , Prado Yalle Angelim , Máximo Nayanne Ribeiro Gaião , Lopes Camilo Gabriel Silveira , Silva Wilton Luiz Sampaio da , Girão Mauro Vinicius Dutra
Published: March 2024

A forma mais eficaz para promoção da higiene oral e prevenção de doenças orais é a escovação dentária, ela deve ser executada conforme orientações de equipe de saúde bucal e utilizando escova de dentes adequada. Com o objetivo de analisar as características das escovas de dentes disponibilizadas por municípios cearenses à população infantil, um estudo descritivo e analítico foi realizado utilizando inspeção visual direta em crianças moradoras da 12ª Regional de Saúde do Ceará. A amostra foi composta por 30 escovas de dentes que foram analisadas as cegas em relação as características da parte ativa da escova, cabo, tufos e cerdas. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados utilizando-se de estatística descritiva. As análises dos dados permitiram identificar que as escovas de dentes analisadas possuíam mais de uma característica macroscópica em desacordo com a legislação e pelo menos uma característica microscópica prejudicial à saúde bucal. Concluímos que os municípios que participaram do estudo precisam adequar as escovas dentárias para que possam ser instrumentos para prevenção de doenças orais e promoção da saúde da criança, associada a ações coletivas para a educação em saúde bucal. Estudos futuros, podem investigar a possível associação entre a qualidade das escovas dentárias e a condição de saúde bucal.
Análise da notificação de casos de doença de Chagas aguda na Amazônia Legal: um estudo ecológico de série temporal
Authors: Batista Albe Dias , Sá Larissa Ellen Meneses de , Giaretton Bianca Heloísa , Stefani Maria Fernanda Burgel , Araújo Daniel Lopes
Published: March 2024

O estudo objetiva analisar o panorama epidemiológico da doença de Chagas aguda (DCA) na Amazônia Legal de modo acurado, contribuindo para iniciativas de prevenção e combate. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico ecológico, de série temporal e com abordagem quantitativa, realizado mediante coleta de dados no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), compreendendo o período de 2010 a 2020 nos estados da Amazônia Legal. Constatou-se o crescimento de 35,7% no número absoluto de notificações, com a maior incidência no estado do Pará, responsável por 82,6% dos registros em relação à região analisada em todo o período. Quanto à tendência da taxa de incidência, houve crescimento entre 2010 e 2018, seguida de uma tendência estacionária nos anos restantes. Há mais afetados entre os homens (54,8%) e com mais da metade das notificações em adultos de 20 a 59 anos de idade. Dessa forma, nota-se a preponderância do Pará em se tratando da notificação da doença, demonstrando a concentração da doença em determinada parcela do território, bem como o maior acometimento de pessoas do sexo masculino e em idade produtiva.
Utilitarianism of Claude Adrian Helvetius as one of the philosophical origins of urbanism
Authors: Averina Olga
Published: March 2024

The article reveals the connection between the ideas of the Enlightenment and the modern direction of scientific knowledge, urban studies. Urban studies as a concept of the social development of the city has, among other things, the understanding of interest in the interpretation of Helvetius. He thinks that interest is the driving force of society, the nature of which he considers from the standpoint of sensationalism and utilitarianism. Urban studies solve the problems of interaction between a person and a city, which are based on the philosophical problem of interaction between the individual and the general. The purpose of the work is to trace in the ethics of Helvetius the combination of reasonable egoism and the principles of public benefit; the irremovability of natural prerequisites in man preserves the individual in society, and the irremovability of contractual principles makes it necessary to observe the public interest. The article determines that the recognition of the right to personal interest is a great merit of Helvetius and one of the philosophical foundations of urban studies.
La sociedad enferma
Authors: Guzmán Marín Francisco
Published: March 2024

La morbidez es el rasgo propio de la postmodernidad. La liberal y vanguardista sociedad postmoderna es una entidad enferma; mental, emocional, física y ambientalmente patológica. Paradójicamente, en la época que más se pondera, reclama, promueve y comercializa la felicidad en cuanto destino humano, los trastornos emocionales del padecer y el sufrimiento se han convertido en el habitus propio de la vida contemporánea; donde el acontecer social se resuelve en la patológica dialéctica de monstruos victimarios y víctimas ofendidas. Parafraseando a Galeano (De la Cruz, 2012), bien es posible sentenciar: »La neutralidad es imposible, somos monstruos o víctimas«.
Da orientação especializada a professores que lecionam em casos de TEA
Authors: Andrade Yamane Josiane , Pontes Fernandes Angela Cristina
Published: March 2024

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é caracterizado pela presença de déficits persistentes na comunicação e interação social, além de padrões restritos e repetitivos de comportamentos, interesses e atividades. Como forma de viabilizar a inclusão das crianças autistas no ambiente escolar, a orientação dos professores que atuam com este público é de suma importância. O objetivo do estudo é apresentar a experiência de orientação feita para os professores que lecionam para alunos autistas, acompanhados pelo Núcleo de Atenção ao TEA, da cidade de Monte Alto-SP, no período de junho de 2022 a junho de 2023. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência, embasado na ciência ABA (Análise do Comportamento Aplicada) e relacionado às vivências com os professores em orientações, realizadas mensalmente. Como resultado, observou-se a dificuldade dos docentes em acolher estes alunos, direcionar atividades, lidar com comportamentos disruptivos e no manejo das atividades de vida diária. Discute-se a importância de uma ferramenta de apoio para proporcionar aos docentes maior respaldo teórico à prática com alunos autistas, para contribuir na inclusão, aprendizagem e socialização no ambiente escolar. Esta experiência ampliou as vivências sobre a perspectiva do professor na inclusão escolar de crianças com TEA, lançando luz sobre a necessidade de formação teórica e instrumentalização dos docentes, considerando as particularidades de neurodesenvolvimento e comportamento desta população e contribuindo para a maior eficácia da assistência educacional inclusiva.
Relato de experiência através de vivências profissionais e a inserção da espiritualidade nos cuidados paliativos
Authors: Dos Santos Janaina Luiza , Diniz Breder Alexandre , Bulcão Irene , Ferreira Castanho Ana Carolina , Ulian Junqueira Lilian Claudia , Moreira Monteiro Ana Claudia , Da Silva Mello Márcia Gomide
Published: March 2024

A equipe da Enfermagem é privilegiada, pois, é o cuidador que permanece vinte e quatro horas na assistência direta do paciente, podendo ter uma visão ampliada da pessoa no processo do adoecimento, tendo a oportunidade de incorporar e desenvolver os princípios dos Cuidados Paliativos (CP). Na perspectiva holística da saúde a religião/religiosidade/espiritualidade é uma das possibilidades de cuidado e manejo, porém ainda muito negligenciada pelos profissionais da saúde, seja por desconhecimento ou preconceitos e tabus, mas que se torna essencial no cuidado de pacientes em CP. Por meio deste relato de experiência, objetiva-se ressaltar a importância da religião/religiosidade/espiritualidade, no cuidado e manejo de pacientes em CP, a partir da experiência de uma profissional da enfermagem, sua prática em cuidados e docência, supervisionando alunos com pacientes em contexto dos CP. Anos acompanhando alunos na prática, demonstraram que os profissionais da enfermagem têm dificuldade de identificar o Sofrimento Espiritual (SE) dos pacientes, e quando identificavam, não sabiam o que fazer com esta demanda, delegando a outros profissionais da equipe, que também tinham dificuldades, causando um (des)cuidado na Dimensão Espiritual (DE) do paciente em CP, trazendo-o mais sofrimento e desconforto com sua finitude. Como resultado dessas reflexões, está sendo desenvolvida uma pesquisa de pós-doutorado, destinada a identificar a DE, construção de roteiro de educação permanente. Em síntese, esses profissionais tendo a capacitação para identificar o SE, explorar e cuidar da DE, poderão promover a proteção da saúde mental, tanto do paciente em CP quanto sua, e tornarem-se profissionais mais sensíveis na finitude.
Afeto familiar e desempenho escolar de crianças no ensino fundamental I
Authors: Francisca Eltink Caroline , Chicanelli Ana Carolina , Lankaster de Almeida Tawane
Published: March 2024

Família e escola são os dois primeiros contextos de desenvolvimento afetivo, cognitivo e social da criança. As experiências vividas nos contextos familiar e escolar interferem nas aprendizagens escolares. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os efeitos das relações afetivas familiares no desempenho escolar de alunos do Ensino Fundamental I e conhecer quais orientações são dadas a professores diante de alunos com problemas de aprendizagem ocasionados por afetos negativos nas relações familiares. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica integrativa de artigos científicos nas bases de dados SciELO, PePSIC e BVS-Psi, utilizando-se o operador booleano AND e os descritores “relações familiares”, “desempenho acadêmico”, “desenvolvimento infantil”, “problemas de aprendizagem” e “afeto”, “interação pai(s) e filho(s)”, “motivação”, “parentalidade”, “empatia”, “rendimento escolar” e “aluno”. Foram adotados como critérios de inclusão: artigos publicados entre 2012 e 2022, em português, disponibilizados gratuitamente on-line e na íntegra. De 11.557 artigos encontrados, após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão, foram selecionados 80 e, destes, cinco contemplaram os objetivos deste estudo. Os dados foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo e apontam que a relação afetiva familiar positiva apresenta consequências positivas no desempenho escolar; as relações afetivas familiares negativas afetam negativamente; e que não são dadas orientações a professores sobre como lidar com alunos com problemas de aprendizagem, devido a problemas nas relações afetivas familiares. Observa-se que novos estudos devem ser desenvolvidos, considerando-se as lacunas identificadas no acervo selecionado.
Cultural factors in foreign language teaching and their linguistic interpretation
Authors: Luan Luan
Published: March 2024

Systemic functional linguistics, intercultural communication and linguoculturology systematically explain the relationship between language, culture and communication. They are the main theoretical basis for modern foreign language teaching research. Based on the framework of the relationship between language and culture from the perspective of three disciplines, their cultural views are analyzed. General scientific methods of analysis and comparative study are utilized for conducting research. We propose that foreign language teaching includes three kinds of cultural factors, namely, symbolic resource culture, communicative norm culture and cognitive psychology culture, and point out the adaptation relationship between different theories and foreign language teaching research directions. Each subject has its emphasis, and the combination of the three can form a closed-loop research on language teaching and culture teaching in foreign language teaching.
The influence of the media on the body perception and the risk of developing eating disorders in youth
Authors: Shirokova Olena , Zhylin Mykhailo , Kantarova Nataliia , Chumaieva Yuliia , Onipko Zoriana
Published: March 2024

The standards of appearance created by media resources incite the excessive desire of young people to conform to patterns incompatible with reality. Determining the influence of media on body perception will contribute to reducing the risk of eating disorders in young people. The aim is to identify the impact of media on young people's perception of their bodies and their risk of developing eating disorders. The following empirical methods were employed: SATAQ-3, BAQ, EDI, ASI-R. Statistical methods: ANOVA, descriptive statistics, regression analysis. Media influence young people's attitudes to their body and pose a risk of developing eating disorders. Information impairs the attitude towards one's own appearance (p≤0.01) and provokes the risk of eating disorders (p≤0.01). Media pressure in 72% determines the risk of developing eating disorders (R=0.642), has the greatest influence on drive for thinness (β=0.620±0.319) and body dissatisfaction (β=0.557±0.235). The results of the study indicate the need to develop educational and preventive measures to eliminate the negative impact of mass media on body perception by young people and reduce the risk of eating disorders.
Mass deportations of native nations to ratify Stalin's regime in 1940s
Authors: Naboka Oleksandr , Zyza Mykola , Bublyk Olga , Babichev Oleksandr , Drobysheva Olha
Published: March 2024

In the article highlighted the mass deportations of Oirato-Kalmyks, Karachay-Balkars, Chechens, Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians and other native nations had positive results for the totalitarian Soviet regime. Deportations undermined the will of the indigenous peoples to resist for several decades, although it was continued by a small number of passionaries who were ready to resist Soviet power even while in camps. In general, by relying on the social unconscious, the native nations were forced to demonstrate loyalty to the Soviet system, which was at the peak of its power. At the same time, the basis of national identity became an underlying distrust of Moscow, a potential hostility that manifested itself in conditions of its weakening. The development of the national movements of the native nations who were subjected to mass deportations in the conditions of the systemic crisis of the Soviet system in the 1960-s and 1980-s will be considered in the following articles. The originality of the research lies in the fact that for the first time the mass deportations of the indigenous peoples of the USSR were comprehensively examined on the basis of the introduction into scientific circulation of interviews with their representatives.
Innovative dimension of effectiveness in physical education student learning
Authors: Dzhurynskyi Petro , Broiakovskyi Oleksandr , Tsviakh Olha , Koshliak Mykhailo , Turchak Anatolii , Zalizniak Alla
Published: March 2024

The article elucidates the basics of effectiveness in physical education student learning using innovative technologies aimed at realizing the intended goals and objectives, improving the educational level of those seeking education – improving educational services and the quality of education; the reasons for the need to introduce innovative technologies are determined; essential signs of innovation are shown; we will single out the integral qualities that characterize innovation; modification and combinatorial innovations are considered. The purpose of the article is to find out the basics of effectiveness in physical education student learning using innovative technologies aimed at realizing the set goals and objectives, increasing the educational level of education seekers – and improving educational services and the quality of education.

The methodology concept offers fundamental ideas for effectiveness in physical education student learning. The main tasks of effectiveness in physical education student learning are revealed and the algorithm for the effectiveness of the education process is shown; we will highlight the requirements necessary for high-quality professional training; effective forms of introducing digital competence, innovative teaching methods, and technologies into the educational process are grouped.
Evolution of parliamentarism in Azerbaijan: from the 20th century to the present
Authors: Gadimaliyev Araz Raquf
Published: March 2024

The study aims to examine information about the first Azerbaijani Parliament, its activities, composition, and the measures it implemented in practice during the period of its existence. In order to achieve its aim and objectives, the study used the methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, as well as historical and comparative methods. The main conclusion of the study is the substantiation of the position that the people of Azerbaijan, which regained its independence, used the rich traditions of the short-term activities of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and, on this historical continuity, created a national and people's republic, the sovereign state of Azerbaijan. The author also argues that the Parliament established during this period played a major role in the formation of the statehood based on democratic principles since 1918–1920 was a period of formation of the political consciousness of the Azerbaijani people, a high level of formation and activity of the processes of national identity of the Azerbaijani people. This study is one of the first to examine the origins of the practice of parliamentarism in Azerbaijan in the early twentieth century and its peculiarities.