bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unconventional Luminaire Layout Design by Genetic Algorithms
Authors: Panska Zuzana , Balsky Marek , Bayer Rudolf , Brejcha Michal
Published: September 2024

The dominant part of energy performance of a building consists of the consumption of heating and lighting. Both the heating and lighting systems of buildings work at their designed efficiency for most of the buildings’ lifetimes. Interference with existing systems is costly considering replacements and construction adjustments. Therefore, considerable effort must be put into the design of these systems during the building design phase. The article is focused on luminaire layout design strategy, which affects the number of luminaires in a building and therefore their power consumption and the sustainability of the building. A genetic algorithm with radiosity implemented has been used to find suitable placements of luminaires of a single type in a model room to decrease the number of luminaires as much as possible. The use of a genetic algorithm can reduce the number of luminaires by using an irregular grid of luminaire placement, and therefore decrease the power demand and increase the sustainability of the lighting system. Three outcomes of an optimal luminaire layout design are presented in this paper, including the design strategy conclusions. The results of the calculation outcomes were verified by software DIALux that is commonly used for designing lighting systems.
The Role of the Real Estate Sector in the Economy: Cross-National Disparities and Their Determinants
Authors: Gao Wei , Wei Shan , Geng Chen , He Jing , Li Xiuting , Liu Shuqin
Published: September 2024

A scientific understanding of the real estate sector’s role in the national economy is essential for facilitating reasonable and effective regulation and promoting economic development. By analyzing panel data from a sample of 67 countries between 2010 and 2018, we examine the role of the real estate sector in different countries and its determinants. This empirical study yields three main findings. Firstly, there is a strong correlation between the real estate sector and the financial services sector, the construction industry, as well as wholesale and retail trade. Notably, China’s real estate sector exhibits relatively high direct consumption of financial service activities compared to other major countries. Secondly, there is a transition trend in both the input and output of the real estate sector from primary and secondary industries towards service-oriented industries. Lastly, key determinants influencing the economic effects of the real estate sector in a country include economic growth, current national income level, expense structure of the economy, aging population, as well as urbanization speed.
A Convolutional Neural Network with Hyperparameter Tuning for Packet Payload-Based Network Intrusion Detection
Authors: Boulaiche Ammar , Haddad Sofiane , Lemouari Ali
Published: September 2024

In the last few years, the use of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in intrusion detection domains has attracted more and more attention. However, their results in this domain have not lived up to expectations compared to the results obtained in other domains, such as image classification and video analysis. This is mainly due to the datasets used, which contain preprocessed features that are not compatible with convolutional neural networks, as they do not allow a full exploit of all the information embedded in the original network traffic. With the aim of overcoming these issues, we propose in this paper a new efficient convolutional neural network model for network intrusion detection based on raw traffic data (pcap files) rather than preprocessed data stored in CSV files. The novelty of this paper lies in the proposal of a new method for adapting the raw network traffic data to the most suitable format for CNN models, which allows us to fully exploit the strengths of CNNs in terms of pattern recognition and spatial analysis, leading to more accurate and effective results. Additionally, to further improve its detection performance, the structure and hyperparameters of our proposed CNN-based model are automatically adjusted using the self-adaptive differential evolution (SADE) metaheuristic, in which symmetry plays an essential role in balancing the different phases of the algorithm, so that each phase can contribute in an equal and efficient way to finding optimal solutions. This helps to make the overall performance more robust and efficient when solving optimization problems. The experimental results on three datasets, KDD-99, UNSW-NB15, and CIC-IDS2017, show a strong symmetry between the frequency values implemented in the images built for each network traffic and the different attack classes. This was confirmed by a good predictive accuracy that goes well beyond similar competing models in the literature.
Translation of Overlapping Open Reading Frames Promoted by Type 2 IRESs in Avian Calicivirus Genomes
Authors: Arhab Yani , Pestova Tatyana V. , Hellen Christopher U. T.
Published: September 2024

Caliciviruses have positive-sense RNA genomes, typically with short 5′-untranslated regions (5′UTRs) that precede the long open reading frame 1 (ORF1). Exceptionally, some avian caliciviruses have long 5′UTRs containing a picornavirus-like internal ribosomal entry site (IRES), which was likely acquired by horizontal gene transfer. Here, we identified numerous additional avian calicivirus genomes with IRESs, predominantly type 2, and determined that many of these genomes contain a ~200–300 codon-long ORF (designated ORF1*) that overlaps the 5′-terminal region of ORF1. The activity of representative type 2 IRESs from grey teal calicivirus (GTCV) and Caliciviridae sp. isolate yc-13 (RaCV1) was confirmed by in vitro translation. Toeprinting showed that in cell-free extracts and in vitro reconstituted reactions, ribosomal initiation complexes assembled on the ORF1* initiation codon and at one or two AUG codons in ORF1 at the 3′-border and/or downstream of the IRES. Initiation at all three sites required eIF4A and eIF4G, which bound to a conserved region of the IRES; initiation on the ORF1* and principal ORF1 initiation codons involved eIF1/eIF1A-dependent scanning from the IRES’s 3′-border. Initiation on these IRESs was enhanced by the IRES trans-acting factors (ITAFs) Ebp1/ITAF45, which bound to the apical subdomain Id of the IRES, and PTB (GTCV) or PCBP2 (RaCV1).
NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN ANTI KORUPSI PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN DAN HADITS
Authors: Maimori Romi , AM Rusydi , . Charles , . Eliwatis , Herawati Susi
Published: September 2024

Abstract (In English). This study aims to determine the values of no-corruption education in the perspective of the Qur'an and Hadith. This type of research is library research by reviewing the literature related to the discussion. Data analysis using descriptive. The results of the study show that Islam through the Qur'an and Hadith as a source of legal teachings strictly forbids its followers to commit acts of corruption, by threatening very severe punishments both in this world and in the hereafter, in conveying these rules, it is carried out with a process of education in order to form attitudes, characters from students about the language of corruption.
Keywords: Educational Values, No Corruption, Qur'an and Hadith
Abstract (In Bahasa). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai-nilai pendididkan anti korupsi dalam perspektif Al-Qur’an dan Hadits. Jenis penelitian ini adalah library reseach dengan mengkaji literaratur yang berkaitan dengan pembahasan. Analisis data menggunakan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa agama Islam melalui Al-Qur’an dan Hadits sebagai sumber hukum ajarannya dengan tegas melarang keras umatnya untuk jangan melakukan tindakan korupsi, dengan memberikan ancaman hukuman yang sangat berat baik di dunia maupun di akhirat kelak, dalam menyampaikan aturan tersebut dilakukan dengan proses pendidikan agar terbentuk sikap, karakter dari diri peserta didik akan Bahasa korupsi
Keywords: Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan, Anti Korupsi, Al-Qur’an Hadits
KOMPONEN PROSES PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI MODEL, PENDEKATAN STRATEGI, PENDEKATAN TEKNIK, DAN TAKTIK
Authors: Sadjadi Dahrun
Published: September 2024

Istilah pembelajaran sekarang ini lebih popular dibandingkan dengan belajar mengajar. Pembelajaran merujuk kepada interaksi aktif peserta didik dan pendidik dalam proses belajar di dalam kelas. Sedangkan istilah belajar mengajar masih berkonotasi kepad teacher centre dimana istilah ini sudah tidak relevan dengan konsep belajar yang menghendaki students centre. Dalam proses pembelajaran terdapat beberapa komponen yang berkaitan yaitu : (1) model pembelajaran (2) pendekatan pembelajaran, (3) strategi pembelajaran, (4) metode pembelajaran; (5) teknik pembelajaran, dan (6) taktik pembelajaran. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian pustaka (library research), yakni penelitian yang obyek kajiannya menggunakan data pustaka berupa buku-buku sebagai sumber datanya[1]. Penelitian ini penulis menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif, yaitu penelitian yang sistematis yang digunakan untuk mengkaji atau meneliti suatu obyek pada latar alamiah tanpa ada manipulasi didalamnya dan tanpa ada ujian hipotesis. Model pembelajaran adalah bentuk pembelajaran yang tergambar dari awal sampai akhir yang disajikan secara khas oleh guru di kelas. Dalam model pembelajaran terdapat strategi pencapaian kompetensi siswa dengan pendekatan, metode, dan teknik pembelajaran. Pendekatan adalah konsep dasar yang mewadahi, menginsipirasi, menguatkan, dan melatari metode pembelajaran dengan cakupan teoretis tertentu. Metode pembelajaran adalah prosedur, urutan, langkah- langkah, dan cara yang digunakan guru dalam pencapaian tujuan pembelajaran. Dapat dikatakan bahwa metode pembelajaran merupakan jabaran dari pendekatan. Satu pendekatan dapat dijabarkan ke dalam berbagai metode pembelajaran. Dapat pula dikatakan bahwa metode adalah prosedur pembelajaran yang difokuskan ke pencapaian tujuan. Dari metode, teknik pembelajaran diturunkan secara aplikatif, nyata, dan praktis di kelas saat pembelajaran berlangsung. Teknik adalah cara kongkret yang dipakai saat proses pembelajaran berlangsung. Guru dapat berganti- ganti teknik meskipun dalam koridor metode yang sama. Satu metode dapat diaplikasikan melalui berbagai teknik pembelajaran. Bungkus dari penerapan pendekatan, metode, dan teknik pembelajaran tersebut dinamakan model pembelajaran
Insuficiência hepática induzida por Dengue: revisão integrativa
Authors: Naresse João Vitor de Freitas , Samora Rafael Assis , Resende Thiago , Paulinelli Ana Júlia Carvalho , Silva Filho Antônio José Magalhães , Anatólio Adriano Bondezan , Rocha João Vitor Sarmento , Severino Henrique Baisch , Sousa Vinicius Gabriel , Duarte João Vitor Figueiredo , Gonçalves Lucas Fernandes , Gomes Beatriz Menezes da Cruz
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A dengue é uma doença tropical endêmica que pode variar de casos assintomáticos a graves. Entre as manifestações graves, destaca-se a insuficiência hepática. Embora esses casos sejam raros, eles merecem atenção devido às altas taxas de mortalidade associadas. Objetivo: Avaliar a insuficiência hepática ocasionada pelo vírus da dengue. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa na base de dados PUBMED utilizando os descritores “DENGUE AND LIVER FAILURE” para artigos publicados entre 2015 e 2024. Resultados: Entre os sintomas mais comuns da dengue estão febre abrupta, dor retro-orbital, cefaleia, vômitos e diarreia. Contudo, o envolvimento hepático pode ocorrer devido a diferentes fatores, o que aumenta a gravidade, a mortalidade e muda a semiologia do quadro. As alterações nos níveis de hemoglobina, de hematócrito ou o surgimento de linfócitos atípicos são indicativos conhecidos do acometimento hepático. Além disso, as análises das enzimas Aspartato Aminotransferase - AST, Alanina Aminotransferase - ALT, Gama GT - GGT e bilirrubinas podem ser úteis como preditoras de gravidade e mortalidade. A infecção dos hepatócitos causa apoptose celular e pode influenciar na geração de uma hiperinflamação, provocando danos irreversíveis na estrutura hepática. O consumo de álcool e doenças pré-existentes podem aumentar a gravidade. Conclusão: Os estudos indicaram que quanto maior o grau de lesão hepática, maiores são as taxas de mortalidade. Para auxiliar a equipe médica no diagnóstico, exames laboratoriais podem ser utilizados, a partir dos dias 6 e 7, como o AST, a enzima Gama GT, a albumina sérica e o INR. Além disso, a análise da escala Doenças Hepáticas em Estágio Terminal - MELD e a presença da síndrome do enchimento capilar também contribuem para a avaliação do quadro.
Nível de (in)segurança alimentar das famílias que frequentam duas Unidades de Saúde da Família (USF) em Botucatu (SP)
Authors: Lana Andreíza Mara Gomes , Coelho Anna Laura de Paula , Aranha Flávia Queiroga , Carvalho Lidia Raquel de
Published: September 2024

A alimentação saudável e suficiente é parte do direito constitucional de garantia às necessidades básicas do ser humano. Para se ter acesso as pessoas devem consumir, comprar seus mantimentos. Em contraponto, como parte da população vive em condições de pobreza, o Estado tenta suprir essa necessidade com auxílios e políticas públicas para salvaguardá-lo. Porém, juntamente com a pandemia da COVID-19, o quadro de instabilidade social foi agravado, levando milhares de pessoas de volta ao mapa da fome no país. A falta de suficiência alimentar, a (In)segurança alimentar, agravou de forma significativa em nossa nação, não devido a produção insuficiente de alimentos, mas sim por uma crise social, econômica e sanitária que impactou diretamente os mais vulneráveis. Nesse contexto, o estudo de coorte realizado em duas unidades de atenção primária da cidade de Botucatu (SP), diagnosticou a (In)segurança alimentar no território da Unidade de Saúde da Família (USF), as características das famílias afetadas e a abrangência das políticas sociais nessas localidades. Das famílias entrevistadas, 67,6% possuíam algum grau de (In)segurança alimentar, a renda familiar média era de pouco mais de 2 salários-mínimos e que mesmo famílias em (In)segurança alimentar não estão tendo acesso aos programas de combate à fome e políticas sociais. Os dados encontrados constataram que os territórios analisados em Botucatu seguem a tendência brasileira de piora na segurança alimentar populacional em relação aos anos anteriores, mas com suas peculiaridades.
Desafios no manejo de pacientes obesos críticos em unidades de terapia intensiva: um estudo sobre mobilidade e lesões por pressão
Authors: Manso Maria Ester Gonçalves Ferreira Cavalcanti , Pinheiro Bruna Michelly de Barros Canuto , Fachin Laércio Pol , Tenório Maria Tereza Freitas
Published: September 2024

É de fundamental relevância a gravidade da obesidade como um crítico problema de saúde pública mundial na atualidade e apesar dos inúmeros tratamentos existentes, sua prevalência é crescente nas últimas décadas e especialistas a caracterizam como epidemia. Essa doença gera alterações metabólicas e cardiovasculares as quais a gravidade pode estar relacionada proporcionalmente ao grau de obesidade, bem como, essas alterações podem ser responsáveis por diversos efeitos sobre o sistema respiratório. Além disso, a incidência de lesões por pressão (LPP) em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) nos hospitais brasileiros tem apresentado índices altos que variam de 25,8 a 62,5%, sendo a obesidade um fator de extrema importância na predisposição a essa condição. Portanto, o objetivo do presente trabalho é enfatizar as dificuldades encontradas no manejo de pacientes obesos críticos internados em UTI, correlacioná-las com os principais dados epidemiológicos do Brasil e evidenciar como essas dificuldades influenciam no tratamento do paciente. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, retrospectivo e descritivo. Os dados foram obtidos por meio da plataforma DATASUS do Ministério da Saúde. Secundariamente, foram obtidas informações para comparação dos dados através das bases de dados PUBMED, LILACS e SCIELO, em que foram utilizadas as palavras-chave “obesidade”, “internamento” e “lesões por pressão”, intercaladas pelo operador boleano “AND”. Ao total foram 51658 internações de pacientes obesos, nos anos de 2019 até junho de 2024. Logo, devido ao grande número de internações torna-se imprescindível a pontuação da UTI como local propício para o desenvolvimento das lesões por pressão (LPP), visto que os pacientes estão acamados e consequentemente com a mobilidade física prejudicada devido ao quadro clínico apresentado por eles e/ou a terapêutica a que estão submetidos. Nesse viés, faz-se necessário maior supervisão e implementação de novos métodos em casos onde haja necessidade de confinamento no leito e/ou número excessivo de dispositivos e tecnologias duras que dificultam a mobilidade e a execução de manobras que proporcionem a prevenção da LPP, como a mudança de decúbito. Por fim, os achados deste trabalho mostram a necessidade urgente de investir em tecnologias específicas e treinamentos adequados para a equipe de saúde, visando melhorar o atendimento e prognóstico de pacientes obesos em leitos hospitalares e a eficácia das intervenções preventivas e terapêuticas.
O fator protetivo da exposição a ambientes externos na gênese da miopia: uma revisão narrativa de literatura
Authors: Souza João Pedro Pedroni de , Mafra Heloísa Tello
Published: September 2024

Dentre as principais causas de deficiência visual a nível mundial estão os erros refrativos não corrigidos. A miopia é a mais comum das ametropias, sua gênese é complexa e inclui tanto fatores ambientais quanto genéticos. Conforme projeções, sugere-se que até 2050, 50% da população mundial seja míope, impactando diretamente os serviços de saúde. O presente estudo tem como objetivo discorrer sobre o fator protetivo da exposição a ambientes externos no desenvolvimento e na progressão da miopia. A pesquisa desenvolveu-se através de uma revisão bibliográfica narrativa de literatura, utilizando-se 37 artigos, através das bases de dados Pubmed, Scielo e Google Acadêmico. Observou-se que a exposição a ambientes externos pode ser uma estratégia para prevenir o desenvolvimento e impedir a progressão de miopia, podendo auxiliar serviços de saúde, que apresentam dificuldades de planejamento nesse âmbito. O efeito protetor desse tipo de exposição ainda não é totalmente elucidado, uma das principais hipóteses envolve ações dopaminérgicas na retina, que impedem o alongamento axial do globo ocular. Dessa maneira novos estudos com objetivo de elucidar os mecanismos fisiológicos envolvidos e de desenvolver parâmetros práticos desse método de prevenção, ainda são necessários.
Tratamento não operatório de traumas esplênicos contusos
Authors: Godinho Camila Cordeiro , Reis Alexia Cristina Soares dos , Santos Arthur Barbosa , Couto Fernanda Machado , Ribeiro Flavia Coutinho Loureiro , Domiciano Leticia Sant’Ana , Peixoto Maria Clara Almeida , Lisboa Maria Gabriela , Souza Rafael Cota Andrade Ferreira de , Silva Rita de Cássia
Published: September 2024

O trauma é a principal razão do óbito em pessoas menores de 40 anos em nações do ocidente, sendo o baço o órgão mais afetado em lesões abdominais contundentes, devido à sua posição anatômica e ao seu tecido altamente vascularizado. Compreendendo a gravidade dessas lesões, em 1968, os cirurgiões Dr. Upadhyaya e Dr. Simpson propuseram o Tratamento Não Operatório (TNO) para traumas abdominais contusos na população pediátrica. Após o sucesso desta abordagem, sua aplicação foi ampliada para a população adulta. O TNO é uma abordagem conservadora que envolve a vigilância clínica-laboratorial e a realização de exames de imagem regulares em pacientes vítimas de trauma contuso. Fatores como a intensidade do trauma e a estabilidade hemodinâmica do paciente são os principais determinantes de sua indicação. O TNO contribui para a redução das taxas de hemotransfusões, internações, despesas hospitalares e o risco de infecções cirúrgicas. Não existe um consenso no que diz respeito aos aspectos para acompanhamento desses pacientes e os protocolos carecem de uniformidade na maioria dos serviços, o que ressalta a importância de estudos com amostras maiores para aumentar a significância estatística e aperfeiçoar os aspectos práticos do tratamento.
Mortalidade materna por síndromes hipertensivas da gestação no nordeste e em Alagoas: perfil epidemiológico de 2012 a 2022
Authors: Oliveira Carla Deborah Silva Costa de , Cavalcanti Luana Almeida , Souza Maria Luisa Araújo , Barbosa Beatriz de Melo , Anjos Luanna Tojal dos , Bastos Junior Monteiro Pires , Câmara Beatriz Metedeiro Nunes , Pol-Fachin Laércio
Published: September 2024

A detecção ativa de doenças hipertensivas, principais complicações da gravidez, é fundamental para uma avaliação de risco dinâmica e contínua durante o pré-natal. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar o perfil epidemiológico da mortalidade materna causada por doenças hipertensivas relacionadas à gestação no Nordeste, com ênfase no estado de Alagoas. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo quantitativo que utilizou dados do SIM/TabNet-DataSUS. A pesquisa envolveu mortes maternas devido a complicações hipertensivas durante a gravidez, classificados de acordo com a CID-10. Os resultados indicam que entre 2012 e 2022, foram registrados 1.467 óbitos maternos por síndromes hipertensivas no Nordeste. A Bahia teve o maior número de óbitos (332), enquanto Alagoas registrou 69 óbitos (4,36% do total). A eclâmpsia foi a principal causa de morte (40,08% no Nordeste e 40,57% em Alagoas). A faixa etária predominante foi de 30 a 39 anos (40,08%), em Alagoas a tendência de prevalência na faixa foi de 20 a 29 anos (39,13%). A maioria das mulheres no Nordeste tinham escolaridade entre 8 a 11 anos de estudo, enquanto em Alagoas, 37,68% dos óbitos tinham escolaridade ignorada. A mortalidade foi mais alta entre mulheres pardas (67,68% no Nordeste e 65,21% em Alagoas). Desse modo, observa-se que as vítimas são predominantemente mulheres jovens, pardas e de baixa escolaridade. A assistência insuficiente durante o pré-natal e a vulnerabilidade socioeconômica são fatores críticos associados à mortalidade, por isso estratégias de prevenção da mortalidade devem ser fortalecidas em Alagoas e no Nordeste.
Tratamento de Anquilose da articulação tempomandibular com enxerto costocondral - relato de caso
Authors: Barros Magda Luiza da Costa , Eleres Rachel Nogueira , Araújo Caio Allan Alves de , Cunha Junior Célio Armando Couto da , Bentes Ana Paula Guerreiro
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Relatar o caso de um paciente diagnosticado no Hospital Universitário João de Barros Barreto na cidade de Belém - Pará com quadro de Anquilose da articulação temporomandibular. Método: As informações contidas neste trabalho foram obtidas através do histórico médico, exames tomográficos e documentação fotográfica do diagnóstico e da cirurgia, além da revisão da literatura. Discussão: Os indivíduos com anquilose de articulação temporomandibular unilateral apresentam características clínicas como assimetria facial acentuada com desvio de mento e mordida cruzada posterior para o lado afetado com comprometimento da função fonética, mastigatória, deglutição, respiração e estética. Considerações finais: O melhor tratamento para essa desordem é por meio cirúrgico levando em consideração a técnica empregada e o material de enxertia para o controle de possível recidiva.
Abordagem cirúrgica versus conservadora na apendicite aguda não complicada: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Oliveira Joana Loury Pinheiro de , Martiniano Brenda Pereira da Costa , Sotto-Maior Larissa Rodrigues , Vieira Ana Clara Côrte Real , Vieira Arthur Côrte Real , Oliveira Maria Eduarda Gibbon
Published: September 2024

O manejo não operatório da apendicite aguda não complicado, por meio da antibioticoterapia, é bem estabelecido tanto em eficácia quanto em segurança. No entanto, é relatada a recorrência do quadro e necessidade de abordagem cirúrgica nos meses subsequentes ao primeiro episódio sintomático. Dessa forma, o presente estudo tem por objetivo entender a associação de potenciais fatores de risco e características epidemiológicas associadas à tal recorrência. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática, na qual foram incluídos apenas ensaios clínicos randomizados, com a população alvo envolvendo pacientes com o diagnóstico de apendicite aguda. A base de dados utilizada foi a MedLine, com a frase de pesquisa abrangendo os termos “appendicitis”, “acute”, “conservative”, “therapy” e seus descritores, obtidos por meio da ferramenta MeSH Terms. Foram incluídos os estudos randomizados, em língua inglesa, publicados nos últimos 10 anos e disponibilizados gratuitamente. Foram identificados 103 artigos, 14 foram avaliados para leitura na íntegra. Ao fim, 5 estudos foram incluídos nesta revisão. Dessa maneira, após análise crítica, foi possível concluir que há fatores do quadro clínico e laboratorial da apendicite aguda como, dor refratária à antibioticoterapia, temperatura corporal maior que 38ºC na admissão, diâmetro do apêndice maior que 15 mm e  presença de apendicolito, associados à sua recorrência com necessidade de abordagem cirúrgica, contribuindo para o corpo de evidências e auxiliando os cirurgiões a selecionar quais pacientes podem se beneficiar do tratamento cirúrgico e não cirúrgico.
Análise epidemiológica das hospitalizações por fratura de fêmur em idosos no Estado de Alagoas entre 2018 a 2023
Authors: Andrade Pedro Nogueira de , Alves Darah Yasmim Moreira , Ribeiro Maria Victoria de Morais Born , Lessa Aline Wanderley Lôbo de Azevedo , Cavalcante Marcella do Nascimento Tenório , Miranda Carolina Queiroga de , Pessoa Liliane Távora de Oliveira , Sousa Marília Machado de , Diniz Danielle Leão , Calfa Amanda Nogueira
Published: September 2024

O envelhecimento é um processo contínuo que provoca mudanças funcionais, psicológicas, morfológicas e químicas no indivíduo. Essas modificações dificultam a adaptação da pessoa ao ambiente em que vive, o que pode aumentar os riscos de desenvolvimento de patologias e, consequentemente, elevar o risco de mortalidade (Casagranda, 2016). Sendo assim, este estudo objetiva descrever  as  principais  características  epidemiológicas  das fraturas  do  fêmur  em  indivíduos  com  60  anos  ou  mais  internados  no  sistema  público  de  saúde  brasileiro, no Estado de Alagoas entre 2018 e 2023. Para tanto, trata-se  de  um  estudo  observacional  transversal,  descritivo,  através  do  levantamento  de  dados epidemiológicos. As  informações  epidemiológicas  e  de morbidade, bem como as de estatísticas vitais e de mortalidade foram obtidas no Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), nas subseções do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do SUS (SIH/SUS). Desse modo, os resultados mostraram que as internações por fratura de fêmur em idosos no Estado de Alagoas atingiram seu ápice em 2020, com predominância em mulheres (70,4%) e aumento do risco conforme a idade, além de que Arapiraca foi a microrregião com o maior número de notificações, superando a capital alagoana, Maceió. Portanto, é possível concluir que estratégias específicas são imprescindíveis para reduzir o impacto das fraturas entre os idosos, especialmente nos grupos mais vulneráveis e em regiões com altas taxas de hospitalização.
Autotransfusion System (AutoLog IQ) use in liposuction: a retrospective case-control study
Authors: Gontijo Leandro Costa , Oliveira Juliana Almeida , Mendes Raphaela Gomes , Santos Jeniffer Paula Padilha dos , Morais Stefania Ramos de Oliveira , Gontijo Pollyana Magalhães
Published: September 2024

Justification: Liposuction represents 15.4% of all surgical procedures, with mortality rates of 0.38-0.55 per 1000 procedures. Blood loss and anemia are related to mortality and fluid replacement lowers hemoglobin drop. Objective: To perform a retrospective case-control study to evaluate the autotransfusion system (Autolog IQ) use in lipoplasty. Methodology: Patients’ from the Instituto Mineiro de Cirurgia Plástica (Belo Horizonte) who had surgery in July-August 2023 had their medical charts evaluated. In the intervention group, fat removal and collection, with posterior washing was process in the Autolog IQ. The Autolog IQ, through a centrifugation process, spares and collects viable red blood cells, enabling autotransfusion. R Studio was used for statistical analysis. Results: 36 patients were included, of which 19 (52.8%) used Autolog with median blood infusion of 1031.93ml (n=15). The Autolog group had higher aspirated volume (4881.58±2287.6ml, range: 2000-11600ml versus 3761.76ml±1344.38ml, range: 2000-6200ml) and body weight aspirated volume (6.78%±2.9%, range: 2.94%-11.88% versus 5.47%±1.77%, range: 3.47%-8.49%). No statistical significance was found in: surgery time (p=0.95); diuresis (p=0.19); Hemoglobin (p=0.19), platelets (p=0.46), serum iron (p=0.64), ferritin (p=0.9), and prothrombin response (p=0.54); pain scale (p=0.29), seroma (p=0.89) and its volume (p=0.07); necrosis and thrombophlebitis (p=0.31); dehiscence (p=0.26); epidermolysis and infection (p=0.45). There was no statistical significance in subgroups analysis. Conclusion: No statistical difference was observed between the groups for clinical and laboratory outcomes. The difference in aspirated volume between groups may have increased heterogeneity.
Phylogenetic diversity of ants along an elevation gradient in a dry climate: a case study in the Caatinga Domain
Authors: Silva Fernanda Kelly Gomes da , Medeiros Emília Marcielle Dias de , Silva Neto Edito Romão da , Melo José Iranildo Miranda de , Trovão Dilma Maria de Brito Melo
Published: September 2024

Elevation gradients represent useful models for testing how different organisms respond to ecological and anthropogenic gradients. We investigated how the phylogenetic diversity of ground ants change along an elevation gradient in the Brazilian semiarid, in the Caatinga Domain. We sampled the structure and composition of species from the woody community and ground ants at three elevation levels (S1: 400 m asl; S2: 500 m asl; S3: 600 m asl). We distributed five 0.01 ha plots in each elevation level, and in each plot, a transect containing six traps, totaling 15 plots, 15 transects and 90 traps. Based on genus phylogeny, we calculated the phylogenetic diversity (PD), Net Relatedness Index (NRI) and the Nearest Taxon Index (NTI). We observed that the phylogenetic diversity of ants was greater in S2 and that the taxa were more related than expected at random in S3. We also observed that the density and composition of plant species has changed along the gradient, reflecting a successional gradient. Our results demonstrate that the phylogenetic diversity of soil ant communities in the caatinga changes according to elevation, even at small amplitudes, as in the small mountains of the Brazilian semiarid region (serras). Local factors such as soil and use history can be decisive in the structuring of these communities.
Knowledge Continuity Aspects in Designs and Contracts of Dutch Storm Surge Barriers
Authors: Kamps Merlijn , Bogaard Johan van den , Van den Boomen Martine , Hertogh Marcel
Published: September 2024

The infrastructure we build is increasingly complicated and automated. After it is designed and constructed, it needs to be maintained and updated to sustain its functioning for far longer than the careers of its designers and builders. Continuity of engineering knowledge is necessary to make future updates and adapt to changing demands, conditions and technology in a safe and reliable manner. The Dutch storm surge barriers protect the low-lying hinterlands from flooding during extreme weather events. Each of the six barriers managed by the Directorate General of Public Works (Rijkswaterstaat) was designed at a different time, to different requirements, and using different types of contracts. This has resulted in six unique structures, some of which use systems and components found nowhere else. In 1997, the Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier was completed, pioneering the use of Design and Construct contracts for major hydraulic structures. Experience with maintaining this hallmark structure through its first decades of operation provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the effect of contracting- and design choices. Little work has been done to evaluate different contract types on the basis of delivering long-term maintainability and reducing the knowledge continuity challenge. This study views the Maeslant Barrier in the context of the earlier storm surge barriers with regard to facilitating knowledge continuity through design. It was found that the interdependent behaviour of subsystems in a high-reliability structure results in a notable increase in engineering complexity, especially in the control systems, increasing the challenge of achieving knowledge continuity. Examining the knowledge flows in a design-and-construct contract shows several advantages, but also that it does not naturally facilitate attention to important but less obvious aspects of maintainability, such as those related to knowledge continuity.
Study of the Level of Innovation in the European Union: Poland Compared to the Leading Countries
Authors: Zuzanna Ostraszewska  , Agnieszka Tylec
Published: September 2024

Knowledge and innovation are key resources of modern economies. The ability to transform knowledge into new products, technologies, marketing methods and organizational solutions (and thus into broadly understood innovations) is not only the basis of entrepreneurship, but also the foundation for building competitive advantage. Thus, supporting innovation remains the main challenge for managers and staff in power, and the very concept of innovation in enterprises, regions and countries is rightly considered an important area of research. Innovation is therefore an economic category that is measurable. The theory and practice of economic life have allowed the development of a number of metrics for measuring innovation, enabling the assessment of not only its level, but also the source of the innovative potential of individual entities. Taking into account the above, the article presents the results obtained by the EU and its individual countries, based on short theoretical considerations regarding the essence of innovation and the methodological basis for its measurement by the European Commission (in the annual European Innovation Scoreboards EIS using the Summary Innovation Index - SII). The basis for the study is the data contained in the EIS from 2016-2023. The article uses the method of analysis, synthesis and graphical presentation of data. The research focused on Poland and Denmark, which was the leader in innovation in the last study, overtaking the long-term front-runner Sweden.
Knowledge-Driven Sustainability: Leveraging Technology for Resource Management in Household Operations
Authors: Żywiołek Justyna
Published: September 2024

Conserving energy is a worldwide dilemma for nations as well as individual households. Data indicates that European nations face a significant issue in this regard. Energy conservation is a global issue that both nations and individual households must address. Statistics reveal that European nations face a significant issue in this regard. The literature study revealed that several studies primarily focus on energy conservation, whereas there is a dearth of research examining social consciousness and user proficiency. A report outlines the study findings, aiming to ascertain the level of awareness across various generations about the resources, information, and expertise required for energy management. The objective of the paper was to examine the use of the Internet of Things as a technological instrument for residential energy management in Poland, Portugal, and Italy. We administered an online survey to a total of 18,683 customers from February 2022 to February 2023. The survey used a kind of sampling known as convenience sampling. The research used a survey that included 26 inquiries about customers' awareness and behaviour in the field of energy conservation. Research indicates that the elderly population struggles with vocabulary and often lacks comprehension of instruments. This suggests that they are unable to effectively control the energy use in their households, resulting in inefficient measures. Additionally, future research endeavours were established to explore knowledge acquisition, solution utilisation, and proficient utilisation of technologies for conserving and controlling energy within residential settings.
Capturing and Transferring Lessons Learned for Risk Reduction: NASA’s Phase 1 Program
Authors: Lengyel David
Published: September 2024

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Russian Space Agency (RSA) conducted the Phase 1 (Shuttle-Mir) Program from 1993 through 1998.  The joint manifest of this cooperative effort consisted of Russian Soyuz (crew) flights, Progress (cargo) flights, Russian science module flights (Spektr and Priroda), U.S. space shuttle docking missions, and nine long duration missions aboard Russia’s Mir space station by U.S. astronauts.  The purpose of the program was to establish and create a cooperative technical, operational and managerial experience base between Russia and the United States to reduce risks associated with the assembly, operations, science and logistical support of the International Space Station (ISS).   In this paper we take a retrospective look at the extensive capture of lessons learned—gained from Phase 1 and transferred to the ISS program (ISSP)—and how this effort served to mitigate risk.
The Effect of Knowledge Sharing on Innovative Behavior in the Moroccan Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: BAAKIR Houssam , Ellioua Hanane
Published: September 2024

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary global industries, the imperative to foster innovation has been recognized as an indispensable key to corporate growth. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the pharmaceutical sector, where the pursuit of groundbreaking advancements in research and development is deemed indispensable. Understanding the factors that influence innovative behavior (IB) among employees is of utmost importance, and this paper seeks to study the influence of knowledge sharing (KS) within the pharmaceutical sector in Morocco, specifically focusing on two essential dimensions: knowledge donating (KD) and knowledge collecting (KC). The study aims to collect and analyze data from a diverse sample of 100 engineers in the Moroccan pharmaceutical industry. We used quantitative methodology by employing correlation and multiple regression methodologies, the research endeavors to unravel the intricate association linking knowledge sharing and pharmaceutical engineers’ Innovative behavior. Preliminary findings reveal a positive influence of the dimensions of knowledge sharing on workers' innovative behavior. This suggests that a climate of knowledge exchange and actively seeking knowledge plays a crucial role in driving innovation within the pharmaceutical workplace. Notably, the study places a nuanced emphasis on the efficacy of knowledge donating, underscoring its pivotal role in fostering a dynamic and innovative environment. These findings contribute valuable insights to the broader discourse on organizational innovation. By highlighting the positive correlation between KS and IB, the investigation provides actionable information for practitioners in the pharmaceutical firms. Grasping the effect of KD and KC can empower firms to sustain a culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and ultimately, groundbreaking innovations. As industries continue to evolve, this exploration serves as a timely contribution to the ongoing dialogue on organizational innovation, offering practical implications for both industry professionals and scholars alike.
Shaping the Knowledge Worker Through a T-shaped Skills Profile Framework
Authors: Khadir Yasmina , De Weerd Hendrik Jan , Peters Pascale
Published: September 2024

The paper revisits the concept of knowledge workers using the lens of a T-shaped skills profile. This framework combines breadth and depth of a worker’s knowledge with their skill durability. The T-shaped skill profile represents an individual who combines deep expertise in a field (the vertical bar of the T) with a broad understanding across multiple disciplines (the horizontal bar). This metaphor emphasizes the balance between specialized knowledge and not specialized one. To enhance this approach, a time dimension accounting for the perishability of skills, is integrated. Indeed, the unprecedented changes the last Covid-19 pandemic have brought about in work habits and culture seem to forecast the working habits of the future. Changes, such as a less work-centric behavior and higher flexibility demands, necessitate a better understanding these knowledge workers. 10 interviews have been conducted with knowledge workers from various organizations and sectors. Results show an original inverted pyramid T-shaped skills profile featuring a time dimension following this pattern: (i) Contextual level – Semi durable skills and knowledge; (ii) Foundational level – durable skills and knowledge; (iii) Specialist level – Perishable skills and knowledge. New insights on the nature of these knowledge workers are also provided. This paper contributes to theory by bridging two interesting concepts: the traditional eclectic approach to knowledge workers and the T-shaped skill profile. This research provides valuable insights to managers, supporting the development of effective policies and structures to retain and motivate these specialized employees.
Cultural Determinants of Sharing High-Quality Knowledge – A Case Study of the Wikipedia's Featured Articles
Authors: Kukowska Katarzyna
Published: September 2024

Wikipedia is the largest encyclopedia in the world. It works by involving users in sharing knowledge, systematising it and correcting the content of encyclopedia entries. The range of features that involve users in the process of creating the encyclopedia and its derivative projects is much wider. From a research perspective, the socio-cultural foundations of this encyclopedia are the most interesting. The aim of this study was to present the ways in which users are involved in creating articles referred to as featured. Respondents participating in the study were asked this question: does the structure and the way authors and editors of high-quality articles are involved in the project remain dependent on the Hofstede Individualism Index (IDV)? The method used in the study was an analysis of user activity and ways in which users were involved. The author obtained the data using the xTools tool available on Wikipedia. When selecting the language versions for the analysis, criteria were used: 1) their cultural homogeneity, 2) extreme IDV values – individualism versus collectivism, in order to obtain a clear contrast, and 3) a large number of featured articles. For this sample, in cultures with high IDV rates, users were involved in creating and modifying featured articles in significantly greater numbers. However, the smallest share of featured articles concerns the language versions with the highest IDV. Statistically, the study showed significant differences in the form of author and editor engagement in creating high-quality articles. The results obtained do provide grounds for concluding that the quality of content depends on Hofstede's cultural indicators. In continuing the study, it is worth considering making a comparison of the number of featured articles of different language versions in particular fields of knowledge.
Evaluating Digital Intelligence on Growth Mindset Focus: Q-Methodology Study on Students’ Openness
Authors: Bogdány Eszter , Kiglics Krisztina , Obermayer Nóra
Published: September 2024

Global competitiveness emphasizes that nations with digitally literate and adaptable populations are likely to be more competitive in the global economy. In the contemporary global landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. Nations that prioritize the development of digital skills and foster a growth mindset among their populations are better positioned to thrive in the digital age. Moreover as technology continues to evolve, there is a need to understand how individuals integrate and adapt to new digital tools. Another significant aspect is that higher educational institutions can play a crucial role to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to meet the complex requirements of the new digital world. The aim of the research is to explore university students’ digital intelligence (DQ) levels from the view of growth mindset. More specifically, understanding how the mindset of students contributes to their openness related to developing the different levels of DQ. The research applied Q-methodology, that allows to capture the diverse perspectives of students, providing a nuanced understanding of their openness to DQ maturity. Different individuals have distinct views on how it relates to a growth mindset, and the strategies they believe are effective for developing digital skills. Findings from this research offer implications for educational policies and curriculum development, ensuring that educational institutions are preparing students for the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape. Moreover it allows educators to tailor teaching methods and curriculum design to enhance students' digital literacy and adaptability. It provides insights into the psychological and behavioral aspects of learning in a digital context. From a theoretical aspect the study contributes to understanding the cognitive processes involved in students' decision-making and attitudes towards different levels of DQ, considering the phenomenon of growth mindset.
A Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge Management Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Product Management: A Case Study From the Manufacturing Sector
Authors: Witkowski Aron , Wodecki Andrzej
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a cross-disciplinary knowledge management framework designed to enhance the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in product management within the manufacturing sector. The framework focuses on designing, monitoring, and optimizing the business value of GenAI solutions by leveraging best practices from both knowledge management and artificial intelligence engineering disciplines. The study highlights the use of LLMOps methodology for continuous monitoring and multi-agent approach for continuous improvement. The research employs a qualitative case study methodology, focusing on a leading large international manufacturing firm that has implemented GenAI solutions in its product management. The study involves interviews with stakeholders and document collection and analysis. This case study contributes to the literature by providing a structured approach to incorporating GenAI into product management in the manufacturing sector, facilitating cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing. The study advances the understanding of using cross-disciplinary knowledge management framework for advanced AI applications in business projects and encourages further research. The framework serves also as a guide for manufacturing firms aiming to implement advanced AI providing actionable insights for designing, monitoring, and optimizing the business value of GenAI solutions. It underscores the potential of academic researchers as catalysts in such projects and proposes a method for continuous knowledge transfer and improvement through a knowledge flywheel.