bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tobacco control by public pharmaceutical assistance policies
Authors: Gomes João Carlos de Souza , Souza Beatriz de Barros
Published: August 2023

Smoking is responsible for several diseases and millions of deaths every year, being one of the major causes of preventable death in the world. Defined as the chemical dependence on nicotine in cigarettes, its main associated diseases are lung cancer (about 90%), cardiovascular diseases (about 25%), chronic respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema, and a higher risk of stroke and respiratory infections. The most effective policies to combat this addiction include increasing taxes on tobacco products, banning tobacco advertising, creating smoke-free environments, clearly labeling tobacco products, and offering smoking cessation services. In Brazil, the National Tobacco Control Program (PNCT), created in 1986, and the Anti-Smoking Law (Federal Law No. 9,294/1996), are milestones for pharmaceutical assistance, which assists policies in the treatment of smoking. In the pandemic, this dependence was one of the main comorbidities associated with severe cases of COVID-19, which were better controlled by updated health professionals and acting together to guarantee access to essential treatments and support therapies for smokers. Currently, public policies are needed to raise awareness among the population about the risks of smoking and e-cigarettes, avoiding their indiscriminate and uncontrolled trade, among other measures. In this sense, the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) impose coordinated efforts on countries to implement effective tobacco control policies in an integrated, sustainable and democratic manner, with the participation of civil society and health professionals.
The performance of the physical education professional in public health in Santa Catarina
Authors: Sierpinski Tatiane Cristine , Rosa Ricardo Clemente , Morales Pedro Jorge Cortes , Salin Mauren da Silva
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to analyze the performance of the Physical Education Professional (PEF) and identify which actions they develop in public health in Santa Catarina, as well as what are the difficulties and facilities of the performance. The present research is characterized as a mixed (QUAL>QUAN) and exploratory research model. Participated in the research 35 PEF that work in public health in the State of Santa Catarina. The research instrument used was a questionnaire developed by the researchers and made available via Google Forms®. This instrument is composed of 9 questions, of which 2 are open and 7 are mixed, forming two broad categories of analysis: "aspects of professional performance" (questions 1 to 6) and "training" (questions 7 to 9). The collected data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, organized in a Microsoft Excel® for Windows® spreadsheet. The statistical treatment was performed through the MAXQDA® software, version 2022, for qualitative data analysis. The results show that there is a predominance of performance in exercise programs with the population (FA-33/FR-94.28%), with the main difficulty being the lack of adequate environment for practice (FA-27/FR77.14%) and the main ease the respect and interaction between the professionals of the multidisciplinary team (FA-26/FR 74.28%), it was also possible to verify the understanding of the role of the PEF, characterized by health promotion based on prevention with the practice of physical activity (Figure 3). The findings also show that the professionals consider their incipient training for the work (FA-27/FR-77.14%), as well as presenting the undergraduate disciplines that most contributed to the performance in the context of public health (figure 4). It is concluded that the PEF inserted in public health in Santa Catarina work by developing physical exercise programs in health prevention, being able to identify their facilities, being mainly the respect and rapport between the professionals of the team, and also the difficulties, characterized by the lack of adequate environments for the performance.
The use of pesticides and its association with parkinson's disease
Authors: Rodrigues Maria Lúcia Ferreira , Murata Marília Pinto Ferreira
Published: August 2023

Brazil is one of the countries that consumes the most pesticides, and as a consequence, both rural workers and society in general are exposed to the risks that this use poses to physical and mental health. In this sense, Parkinson's disease exemplifies such risks, as it is a neuronal disorder that presents motor and non-motor symptoms that affect quality of life. The main objective of the research was to observe the relationship between the development of Parkinson's disease and the use of pesticides, considering that it is a neurodegenerative disease that affects rural workers who handle products with such active ingredients, as well as the general population that consumes crops treated with them. Therefore, the characteristics that permeate the disease were described, and data from Brazilian regions and states were collected, with a focus on Paraná regarding the use of associated active ingredients (Paraquat, Mancozeb, and Glyphosate), the crops that use them, and also Parkinson's mortality rates by region and states from 2013 to 2020, in order to establish a parallel between use and mortality. It was observed that both mortality and pesticide use increased during the associated period. The Central-West, South, and Southeast regions were the ones that used the three analyzed active ingredients the most, while the Northeast, Southeast, and South had the highest mortality rates. Additionally, parallels between use and mortality were observed in certain states, such as Rio Grande do Sul, for example. In conclusion, Parkinson's disease is multifactorial and may be associated with pesticides containing the active ingredients Glyphosate, Mancozeb, and Paraquat. In Brazil, Parkinson's mortality is increasing, as well as the use of these products, which, with the exception of Paraquat, which has been legally banned, rank among the top 10 most widely used pesticides. This calls for continuous studies that analyze the propensity for disease development and the use of these active ingredients.
Drug regulatory decision-making: Evidence and real-world data as allies of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Santos Delba Fonseca
Published: August 2023

With the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has been faced with the pragmatic search for effective treatment and highlighted the importance of real-world evidence and data as valuable for decision-making by different stakeholders. This evidence has brought new insights into efficacy, safety, and quality of drugs with patient-centered clinical outcomes. This paper describes some important elements of real-world evidence and data: 1) they are related to the patient's health status and/or the provision of health care routinely collected from various sources; 2) although, controlled clinical trial results are the basis for clinical decision-making, they can currently incorporate real-world evidence and data; 3) there is increasing use to support regulatory decision-making; 4) are underutilized sources to assess the impact on public health in risk minimization, health technology assessment, costs, and clinical decisions.
Partial Intravenous Anesthesia and epidural block for correction of Portosystemic Shunt in canine: Case report
Authors: Priori Déborah Belmonte , Rutzen Cássia Thaís , Lee Dayanne Helen Lima de Araujo da Conceição , Tolotti Fátima Luisa , Mombach Veronica , Gorczak Rochelle
Published: August 2023

The Portosystemic Shunt is a vascular alteration that causes the diversion of blood flow from the liver to the systemic circulation, preventing the hepatic filtration of substances. The treatment of this deviation is surgical, therefore, in the anesthetic procedure, it is important to choose the drugs, avoiding those that go through the liver biotransformation process. The purpose of this report is to describe the use of partial intravenous anesthesia (PIVA) and epidural block in a case of repair of Portosystemic Shunt in a canine. Yorkshire, 1 year old, not spayed, weighing 2 kg, with congenital and extra-hepatic deviation. After MPA and with the animal induced, an epidural block was performed using lidocaine without vasoconstrictor and morphine. For maintenance, PIVA was performed with continuous infusion of remifentanil and lidocaine, offering good intraoperative analgesia, associated with local anesthesia, and reducing the need for the use of inhalational agents. During surgery, the patient had hypotension as the only complication, being related to the use of drugs that potentiated hypotension, such as acepromazine and morphine, but the patient was responsive to the load test with ringer lactate associated with ephedrine, to stabilize the condition and had a fast return anesthetic without painful stimulus, demonstrating that the association of the PIVA technique and the block was effective in the analgesia of the patient in question.
The impact of sleep on the health of higher education students: Literature review
Authors: Mariano Pedro Henrique Mendonça , Cordeiro Amanda Almeida , Oliveira Mariana Fernandes Zanon de , Cardoso Carolina Teixeira , Roriz Bruna Noronha , Bezerra Pedro Paulo Damasceno , Tocantins Leon Bamolie Condorcet , Faria Raphaela da Silva , Samora Giovana Franco , Moraes Marcella Silva
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The study of sleep-in medicine is recent and assessing health impacts is a current necessity. Healthy sleep and sleep hygiene are fundamental for the proper functioning of the nervous system, with significant impacts on physical and mental health, including for higher education students, who have a change in their routine in the face of the new challenges experienced when entering this new stage of life. Objective: to analyze and synthesize the most recent research on the impact of sleep on the health of higher education students, in order to identify the consequences and the most effective approaches. Methodology: The searches were performed in the PUBMED and LILACS databases, using the search process through vocabulary controlled through descriptors and Boolean operators "and" and "or". Conclusion: Sleep plays a fundamental role in physical and mental health. Deprivation or an unregulated sleep routine can cause several consequences in relation to the health of the university student, the most common are: Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, stress, depression and other mental disorders. These are impacts that often become irreversible and decrease life expectancy. Sleep hygiene measures are simple and very effective forms of treatment, but the change in lifestyle habits is complex adaptations
Alzheimer's Disease in Dentistry: Repercussions and management in oral health
Authors: Lupp Juliana dos Santos , Silva Luis Augusto de Almeida , Gomes Julia de Cassia Borato , Marques Thays Oliveira , Freitas Fernanda Martins de Godoy , Silva Leonardo Alvares Sobral
Published: August 2023

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most prevalent forms of neurodegenerative dementia that mainly affects elderly individuals, manifesting itself through cognitive disorders that include gradual memory loss, communication difficulties and temporal and spatial disorientation. So far, the etiology of this disease remains uncertain, and its most challenging feature is the lack of a definitive cure, which makes treatment focused on delaying its progression and controlling symptoms. To achieve these goals, it is essential to adopt a multidisciplinary approach involving physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and dentists. The purpose of this work is to present the fundamental principles related to Alzheimer's disease, as well as its implications for oral health, offering guidance to dental professionals on how to conduct care for these patients. The dental surgeon assumes a crucial role in guiding and instructing the patient's caregivers and family members, in order to guarantee the maintenance of the oral health of these individuals. In addition, the professional must plan a treatment that prioritizes adequacy, prevention and promotion of oral health, seeking to provide greater comfort and well-being and, therefore, improving the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer's.
Metallic species in yerba-mate and their infusions: Interrelationship of its distribution with phenolic compounds and melanoidins
Authors: Leoncio Mariana Silva , Cruz Victor Hugo Maldonado da , Saqueti Bruno Henrique Figueiredo , Castro Matheus Campos de , Silva Amanda Maisa , Garcia Edivaldo Egea , Frigo Giovana , Ferreira Carla Micaela Ripke , Friedrichsen Jessica Souza , Santos Oscar Oliveira
Published: August 2023

Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensisis), also known as mate, is a plant traditionally cultivated and consumed in different South America countries, where its green or roasted, dry leaves are usually employed to prepare chimarrão or mate tea, respectively. Mate presents a very complex chemical composition, rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols and melanoidins, wich in turn can have several several health effects, mainly due to their antioxidant capacity and their role in the prevention of multiple diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, mate also tends to accumulate essential and potentially toxic trace metals, and their presence in beverages prepared as infusion from the dried leaves of the plant may be influenced by factors associated with the preparation of those infusions. The extraction of metallic ionic species to the infusions it dependent of the nature of phenolic compounds and melanoidins present in mate, since this group of bioactive compounds are capable of associate with metal ions through complexation. This type of association can lead to the formation of compounds with different solubilities in aqueous media, consequently impacting the solubility of metal ions in the infusions. Moreover, the presence of different chemical forms of metal ions in infusions may influence their absorption by the human body. Thus, it is essential to carry out studies to evaluate and understand how the essential and potentially toxic trace elements present in yerba mate may be related to potential impacts caused by these minerals on the general health of consumers of its hot infusions. The present review aims to establish a connection between the chemical composition of yerba mate and the presence of metallic species in its infusions.
Incident with multiple victims: Report of realistic simulation in a public university
Authors: Rodrigues Clícia Burle , Nascimento Lucas de Andrade , Silva Maria Dolores Lima da , Kameo Simone Yuriko
Published: August 2023

Teaching through simulation allows training in real conditions, with actors and partners, in an interactive way in a controlled environment. The realistic simulation provides the student with contact with the practice for the development of capacities and skills, bringing him closer to reality.
Antimicrobial nanocomposites: Cellulose fibers loaded with silver nanoparticles in health products
Authors: Araújo Tiago Lopes de , Carneiro Camila Nunes , Pessoa Pedro Henrique , Borges Augusto Guilherme Feitosa Cacho , Luna Pâmela Barcelar Ferreira Gomes da Silva de , Souza Karina Carvalho de
Published: August 2023

Polymeric nanocomposites based on cellulose fibers, mainly cotton, and loaded with silver nanoparticles have been used mainly in health products (such as endotracheal tubes, bandages, medical dressings, mesh, catheters and filters) thanks to the fact that these nanoparticles have broad-spectrum antiseptic properties. Based on the analysis of scientific publications, this work aims to investigate how these nanocomposites have been prepared and characterized in general, with regard to the characteristics and properties of silver nanoparticles and their synthesis by chemical, photochemical, physical and biological methods and how they are impregnated in cellulosic fibers. Specific considerations will also be made regarding the antimicrobial mechanism of nanostructured silver and its toxicity to humans.
Stem cells of dental origin and their applications: A literature review
Authors: Moraes Alan Ferreira de , Hartmann Ivo
Published: August 2023

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the capacity for self-regeneration and formation of functional cells of tissues and organs. Current studies in biotechnology aim to understand and control the differentiation of these cells for scientific applications. Several types of stem cells are derived from dental tissues, including dental pontal stem cells (DPSCs), stem cells isolated from the pulp of exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED), periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), apical papilla stem cells (SCAPs) and dental follicle cells (DFCs). These cells have potential for different applications in dentistry and tissue regeneration. Studies have investigated their properties and differentiation capacity for clinical and therapeutic use. The present review aims to evaluate what is known about these cells, as well as the possible clinical applications in regenerative therapies in current dentistry.
The Effects of Collaborative Simulation Education on Patient Safety in Medical Education
Authors: Udayashankar Sulibele Upendra Sharma , Prajapati Satish , Desai Meena
Published: August 2023

One of the busiest paediatric emergency departments (ED) in the United States is located at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. "High volume, high acuity, and frequent interruptions" all contribute to a higher risk of error. Improving patient safety (PS) in an ED by introducing “multidisciplinary, simulation-based curriculum" that emphasizes teamwork and interaction. The ED's whole staff of medical professionals served as subjects. Teams from several disciplines took part in simulation-based training sessions that addressed teamwork and interaction techniques in pressing clinical situations. Evaluations of "essential simulations, knowledge tests, safety attitudes test, and real performance in the ED resuscitation bay" were conducted. The adoption of routine in situ simulations and the requirement that all new employees complete simulation-based training were strategies used to maintain improvements. The initial session was attended by 291 individuals. On an average of 11,2 months after the initial evaluation, 158 participants showed up. It was clear that knowledge and attitudes had improved over time. In the ED, simulation training is a useful technique for changing attitudes towards safety and cooperative behaviors. Repeated practice opportunities are necessary for social and behavioral modifications to last
Development of a Wearable Technology for the Early Detection of Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Homes
Authors: Deshpande Bhargavi , Malathi Hanumanthayya , Niwas Ram
Published: August 2023

As the body deteriorates and develops various ailments, aging inevitably impacts health. When dealing with these issues, healthcare is crucial to healing. Hospital patients' physical and emotional health is worsened by age-related pressure ulcers (PU). This study suggested developing a wearable device for nursing homes to use in the early diagnosis of PU. We also use data augmentation methods to increase our dataset's size and improve our model's robustness. The suggested system uses a wearable gadget to continuously track the patient's location and wireless communication with a tablet to notify the nurse when a patient turn is approaching, following the hospital's policy. The hospital's cloud technology allows for centralized monitoring by recording and updating the turning operation and the patient's position, which is continuously tracked. In a controlled environment, the system could track the patient's posture continually and precisely identify typical patient poses. A Water Wave Optimization with Convolutional Neural Network (WWO-CNN) method is described to prevent PU better. Our method achieves an overall accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, which is encouraging. Our practice offers a more effective and precise solution for the detection and classification of PU when compared to existing research that essentially uses WWO-CNN-based algorithms. Our method can potentially enhance early diagnosis and treatment of PU, leading to better patient outcomes and lower medical costs
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in health personnel
Authors: Bautista Cueva Julissa , Velasco Acurio Evelin , Herrera López José , Jimenez Eulalia Analuisa , Martínez Garcia Diana , Cobo Sevilla Verónica
Published: August 2023

Introduction: the metabolic syndrome (MS) has affected countless people in recent years, since it has currently harmed mainly people over 20 years of age, with a higher percentage in the female gender according to the sample of this research. Objective: to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in health personnel. Methods: descriptive design study with a quantitative approach, where laboratory tests and anthropometric measurements were taken together. The sampling was of the census type since 50 nursing professionals were taken from sentinel hospitals in the city of Ambato. The statistical process was carried out by tabulating the data using the statistical program SPSS 2.0. Results: among the main ones, Through the analysis carried out it was possible to show that around 30 % of the population studied between 20 and 50 years of age, has at least 3 diagnostic criteria of metabolic syndrome such as: elevated blood pressure, increased body mass index, abdominal perimeter with high risk, higher HOMA index, high levels of basal glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides. Conclusions: metabolic syndrome is an alteration that affects at least 30 % of health personnel, since 18 patients out of 50 participants have more than 3 diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome, without having an underlying and/or diagnosed disease
The future of green policing: A Delphi-based forecast of sustainability indicators for law enforcers
Authors: Romualdo Alvin , Robles Ava Clare Marie
Published: August 2023

The environment holds a vital position within the framework of sustainable development, serving as the foundation upon which social and economic progress relies. However, its vulnerability and the market failures resulting from its degradation pose significant challenges to achieving sustainability. This study was conducted to gain valuable insights into the present and future performance of police officers concerning their role in advancing environmental sustainability. As a result of the consensus among the experts, a total of thirty (30) forecasted sustainability indicators for Green Policing were generated. These indicators represent the combined perspectives and agreements of the experts regarding the essential elements and factors involved in the implementation of Green Policing practices. The indicators are categorized into four themes that emerged from the analysis: Green Police Operations, Green Behavior and Awareness, Environmental Law Enforcement, and Community Partnerships and Engagement. These themes provide a comprehensive framework for guiding and assessing the implementation of Green Policing initiatives in various contexts. In light of these findings, it is strongly recommended that law enforcement agencies operating in the SOCCSKSARGEN region integrate these identified sustainability indicators into their Green Policing strategies. By doing so, they can effectively align their practices with the principles of environmental sustainability and contribute to the overall advancement of Green Policing initiatives. Recognizing the interdependencies and taking concerted actions to address these issues, societies can pave the way for a more resilient and harmonious relationship with the environment, fostering a sustainable future for generations to come.
Types, Forms, and Functions of Code Mixing in the Goyang Jember Program
Authors: Santuso  , Sariono Agus , Setyari Agustina Dewi
Published: August 2023

Background:  The broadcasters and callers in the Goyang Jember program on Prosalina FM radio  are a reflection of the Pandalungan community, so the language used is unique and interesting to study.

Purpose: This research aims to describe the types, forms, and functions of code mixing in the conversations between broadcasters and callers in the Goyang Jember program on Prosalina FM radio.

Design and methods: This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection was carried out using the observation method with tapping, free observation, and note-taking techniques. The data analysis stage used the translational and referential equivalence method with descriptive, identification, and classification techniques.

Results: The results of this study found two types of code mixing, namely internal code mixing from Javanese, Madurese, and Osing languages, and external code mixing from Arabic and English languages. The forms of code mixing found were insertion of words (152 data), phrases (42 data), repetition of words (1 data), clauses (24 data), and blasters (5 data). The functions of code mixing found were to build a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, show the ethnic identity of the speaker, show respect to the interlocutor, create humor, and show prestige. The result of this research is expected to provide awareness that code mixing in bilingual or multilingual communities serves to eliminate differences between societal groups and build interpersonal relationships among them.
Laughter as the Best Medicine: Coping with the Nigerian Tragicomedy
Authors: Ebenezer Obadare
Published: August 2023

Civil society has been defined as a realm of social interaction between economy and the state, made up above all of the personal sphere (particularly the family), the field of associations (principally voluntary organisations), social movements, and types of public communications. It has also been described as the area of social association in society as distinct fromthe state, involving networks of bodies through which society and groups within society speak for themselves in cultural, ideological and political ways. Civil society is within the superstructure, and is related to institutions, forms of consciousness and political and cultural practices. With regard to Africa, there has been a debate about the applicability of the civil society concept to the continent. The negation of its applicability is usually based on the idea that the mostobvious prerequisites for a Western-type civil society (such as a self-confident urban citizenry that has previously achieved some degree of autonomy from the state) are typically missing. That this narrow Eurocentric definition has beenassumed by many illustrates the poverty of mainstream African studies. That conventional Western scholars base theirstudy of Africa on the European experience and on how processes match up (or do not) with their societies, has long beenproblematic, particularly as these are often the gatekeepers of African studies in the West.
Centring the Margins: Fifty Years of African Border Studies
Authors: Anthony I. Asiwaju
Published: August 2023

The inherently interdisciplinary and comparative nature of studies of borders of modern states, which are offshoots of the Westphalian system, has led to their broad categorization into ‘traditional’ and ‘modern’ border studies. Raimondo Strassoldo, a leading scholar and pioneer of border studies in Europe, would appear to have appropriately captured this distinction when he described the latter vis-a-vis the former in terms of ‘a new emphasis on the socio-economic aspects; focused on the integrative rather than conflictual processes; and on problems of border people instead of the nation-states; ... instigated by local authorities and European organisations rather than national governments... [and] more than the traditional ones ... policy-oriented’...
Of Tizita, Saints and Sinners
Authors: Assefa Bequele
Published: August 2023

This is a book of memories that lingers on long after it is read. Right from the start, in a short engaging prologue, Abraham Verghese takes us with him in the retelling of a touching portrait of an Indian family that made Ethiopia its home, and the livesand tortured relationships of two identical twins born of an Indian nun and a British surgeon, who runs away in shame and disgrace for having fathered by a nun sworn to a life of poverty, celibacy and obedience. This is a book that deals with big themes: forbidden love; sex; faith, guilt and shame; the purpose-driven life; and devotion to one’s country of birth. It is, above all, about betrayal and redemption, and love that transcends geography, ethnicity and blood lines...
Linking Boundaryless Career Orientation and Career Optimism: The Moderating Role of Career Decision Self-Efficacy and Career Adaptability
Authors: Silalahi Santa Grace Meybiola , Andi Ina Yustina  , Hajanirina Andrianantenaina
Published: August 2023

This study examines the relationship between boundaryless career orientation and career optimism. Researchers tested and explored the possible moderating roles of both variables, namely career decision self-efficacy and career adaptability to the boundaryless career orientation and career optimism relationship. The survey was conducted on 192 accounting students in Indonesia to collect data. This research uses Smart-PLS to process and analyze data. The results showed that boundaryless career orientation is positively associated with career optimism. In this study, it was also shown that career decision self-efficacy and career adaptability successfully moderated the relationship between boundaryless career orientation and career optimism.
Justice and Contribution: A Narrow Argument for Living Wages
Authors: Maskivker Julia ,   Journal of Philosophy Inc.
Published: August 2023

This paper examines whether certain workers have a moral claim to decent wages for work that contributes to the social surplus in a fundamental way. This "fundamental" way refers to work whose fruits other members of society need to live acceptably good lives (not maximally good ones). The paper argues that what is due to this type of worker is based on the nature of the benefit that her labor produces for others in society and on the returned value that such labor should, by virtue of fair play considerations, command. The core of the argument in the paper is that such benefit is connected to an important dimension of human freedom, which is enabled by the absence of necessity to toil to secure subsistence in society. The paper also dwells on questions related to whose responsibility it should be to guarantee decent pay for contributions to society.
Schmoughts for Naught? Reply to Vermaire
Authors: Eklund Matti ,   Journal of Philosophy Inc.
Published: August 2023

In his article "Against Schmought" (The Journal of Philosophy, CXVIII 2021), Matthew Vermaire discusses the central problems I focus on in my book Choosing Normative Concepts (2017). Vermaire defends an attempted solution, or dissolution, of these problems. While there is much in Vermaire’s discussion to admire, I do not think Vermaire’s solution works, and here I explain why. Key to my response is the distinction between employing a concept and reasoning about the concept.
The X-Claim Debunking Argument and Theistic Mooreanism
Authors: Ruloff Colin ,   Evangelical Philosophical Society
Published: August 2023

According to Stephen Law’s “X-claim argument,” the theist’s acquiring (what I call) an “x-claim defeater” automatically provides the theist with a reason to give up her x-claim belief. Contrary to Law, I argue that, even if the theist acquires such a defeater, it does not follow that the theist ought to give up her x-claim belief. This is because the degree of justification possessed by the theist’s belief may be sufficient to epistemically insulate itself against the x-claim defeater that was initially brought against it. Hence, the theist may be justified in maintaining her x-claim belief.
Decretalism Is (Still) Not Occasionalism
Authors: Koperski Jeffrey ,   Evangelical Philosophical Society
Published: August 2023

In “Koperski’s New (Improved?) Decretalism,” Robert Larmer argues that my version of nomological realism about the laws of nature logically entails occasionalism. Here I clarify and defend my view against this charge. The main disagreement is whether a proper account of the laws of nature must involve dynamic production—what is commonly called oomph.
The challenging task of demonstrating motivated tribalism: Review of Bernstein et al. (2023)
Authors: Ditto Peter H.
Published: August 2023

The contribution of Bernstein et al reports a series of studies demonstrating partisan bias: the tendency to evaluate otherwise identical information more favorably when it supports one’s political beliefs or allegiances than when it challenges those beliefs or allegiances. The write-up is clear and concise, and the studies are interesting with a number of nice empirical touches, but the novelty and quality of the data need to be considered, especially the difficulty of ruling out rational counter explanations for data ostensibly showing motivated partisan bias.
Design and Assessment of an Anti-lock Braking System Controller
Authors:   Department of Automatic Control and Electronics, University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania, UNGURITU Maria-Geanina , NICHITELEA Teodor-Constantin ,   Department of Automatic Control and Electronics, University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
Published: August 2023

"The anti-lock braking system is a safety equipment that prevents the vehicle wheels from locking up under emergency, panic, or harsh braking conditions, ensuring steering control during braking and reducing braking distance. This system is studied by automotive engineers for performance comparisons and for determining optimal control methods. For this reason, this paper presents a method to mathematically model the anti-lock braking system. The obtained model is afterwards used inside a Simulink simulation to investigate the results with and without the anti-lock braking system and to propose a three-position regulator instead of the generally used bang-bang controller. The simulation results show the improvement of the vehicle braking time and braking distance."
Transforming 3D Models to Semantic Web Representation
Authors:   St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, GEORGIEVA-TRIFONOVA Tsvetanka , GALABOV Miroslav ,   St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Published: August 2023

"The purpose of the present paper is to research a rule-based approach for transforming X3D (eXtensible 3D) models to RDF (Resource Description Framework). The transformation is performed by using the RDF Mapping Language (RML). Its advantages are summarized, which are mainly due to the fact that the rules created build a knowledge base. By applying SPARQL (SPARQL Protocol and RDF Query Language) queries to it, the possibility of explore in order to validate and improve the defined RML rules themselves, is pointed out. An approach for reversing from the RDF triples to the original X3D in a unique way is considered, and the types of SPARQL queries needed for its implementation are systematized. Rules are formulated for all elements defined in the X3D schema, their attributes and properties are described. Their accessibility is ensured. The conversion of X3D models to RDF is confirmed to be consistent with guidelines and best practices for creating accessible, understandable, and reusable ontologies on the Web. The systematized SPARQL query types for reversing from RDF triples to the original X3D are checked for specific elements and sample data, and the obtained results establish their correctness. The prerequisites and limitations of the represented approach are explained. The proposed approach allows building a comprehensive knowledge base that includes the RML rules, the transformed X3D models and the domain-specific ontology and its use to analyzing data and semantic reasoning. The electronic libraries that include 3D content could take advantage from the benefits and possible future applications of the solutions discussed in this study."
Student Success Prediction Using Feedforward Neural Networks
Authors:   Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cyprus International University, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus via Mersin10 Turkey Artificial Intelligence Application and Research Center, Cyprus International University, Nicosia, North Cyprus, Turkey, YURTKAN Kamil , ADALIER Ahmet ,   Computer Education and Instructional Technology Department, Faculty of Education, Cyprus International University, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus via Mersin10 Turkey, TEKGÜÇ Umut ,   Computer Programming Department, Vocational School, Bahçeşehir Cyprus University, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus via Mersin10 Turkey Blockchain Technologies Application and Research Center, Bahçeşehir Cyprus University, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus via Mersin10 Tur
Published: August 2023

Machine learning algorithms have been used in the last decade to predict human behavior. In education, the student's behavior, and accordingly, their success prediction is also applicable in parallel with the developments in machine learning algorithms an
Enhanced Method of Schottky Barrier Diodes Performance Assessment
Authors:   National Institute for R&D in Microtechnology - IMT Bucharest, Romania  University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Romania Romanian Young Academy – Research Institute of the University of Bucharest - University of Bucharest, Romania, PASCU Razvan , PRISTAVU Gheorghe ,   University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Romania, ONEATA Dan-Theodor ,   University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2023

An elaborate characterization of Si Schottky diodes, fabricated with Ti and Mo contacts, is presented. Thermal treatment in forming gas is performed in order to improve the electrical performance of the fabricated samples. X-ray diffraction measurements s
Design, Fabrication and Characterization of 10 kV 4H-SiC BJT for the Phototransistor Target
Authors:   Univ Lyon, INSA Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, CNRS, AMPERE, 69621, Lyon, France, AMMAR Ali , LAZAR Mihai ,   Light, nanomaterials, nanotechnologies, EMR CNRS 7004, University of Technology of Troyes, 10004 Troyes, France, VERGNE Bertrand ,   ISL, French–German Research Institute of Saint Louis, 68301 Saint Louis, France
Published: August 2023

For medium voltage, the SiC BJT is a convenient solution to reduce the on-losses and it could have the advantage to be optical controlled, to ease the serial connection of BJT. The design of a 10 kV, 10 A SiC BJT is described. The different fabrication st
SiC Plasma and Electrochemical Etching for Integrated Technology Processes
Authors:   Light, Nanomaterials & Nanotechnologies, CNRS EMR 7004, University of Technology of Troyes, 12 rue Marie Curie, 10004 Troyes, France, BEYDOUN Nour , LAZAR Mihai ,   Light, Nanomaterials & Nanotechnologies, CNRS EMR 7004, University of Technology of Troyes, 12 rue Marie Curie, 10004 Troyes, France, GASSMANN Xavier ,   Light, Nanomaterials & Nanotechnologies, CNRS EMR 7004, University of Technology of Troyes, 12 rue Marie Curie, 10004 Troyes, France
Published: August 2023

This paper reports research on deep etching of silicon carbide (SiC) to achieve isolated deep trenches in the same thick SiC substrates. This paper combines both plasma etching and electrochemical etching on p-type SiC above n-type SiC layers. Uniform and
The tale of two empires: Ukraine between the West and Russia
Authors: Doboš Bohumil
Published: August 2023

Ukraine has been, since its independence in 1991, located between two qualitatively different types of geopolitical environments - modern to its east and post-modern to its west. Given the tendencies of both to growth, nonetheless, using different means and seeking divergent goals, Ukraine turned into a geopolitical battlefield that due to the internal developments in Russia stepped into a hot phase in 2014 with further escalation in 2022. The article presents an interpretation of the events through neomedieval and imperial lenses, explaining the behaviours of both the West and Russia and the consequences their foreign policies had for the current situation in the country. It concludes that the mutual misunderstanding about the nature of the respective projects - mainly of the voluntary enlargement of the EU and NATO - led to unnecessary clashes and escalation of the contest by the Russian modern empire.
Migration motivation and psychosocial issues of Internally Displaced People: A close-up from Homs, Syria
Authors: Solymari Daniel , Gibarti Sara
Published: August 2023

The Syrian conflict led to a countrywide realignment in both territorial and demographic traits with catastrophic consequences for the population. More than 6,6 million people were forced to leave their homeland, and a further 6,9 million became Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Lately, a subsequent consolidation of the population ensued, which witnessed a partial self-repatriation of IDPs. Here, we report the preliminary results of a study to explore migration motives in the framework of the repatriation aid programme provided for these IDPs. The programme was coordinated by the Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Homs in and around the city of Homs. Moreover, we provide an overview of the geographic territory covered by the initiative and of the relevant events of the conflict which affected IDPs from the region. Key results from our analysis include the observation that individual experiences of traumatization and deterioration of social status are major contributing factors that fuel resettlement. Our work provides timely guidance for other ongoing struggles and emerging crises by highlighting the causes and circumstances of internal migration.
Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Ascending Aortic Wall Causing Reversible Heart Failure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Guo Ping , Liu Shichao , Abuheit Ezaldin M.I. , Jia Xingtai , Jian Liguo , Wang Yan
Published: August 2023

A 56-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with a 2-week history of chest tightness and fatigue, and an echocardiogram revealed a massive polyserous cavity effusion. A massive (13.5 cm maximum diameter) intrapericardial mass was discovered using computed tomography (CT) and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the ascending aortic wall. A pericardial biopsy was performed and diagnosed as a solitary fibrous tumor (SFT). After successful mass resection, an immunohistochemical test was positive for CD34, STAT-6, CD34, and Bcl2, which indicates a giant benign solitary fibrous tumor of the ascending aortic wall. After three years of follow-up, the patient is symptom-free, and histological indications of malignancy were absent. A giant benign solitary fibrous tumor is extremely rare in the heart, especially from the ascending aorta wall, and experience with this tumor location is limited, so close follow-up at regular intervals is considered necessary. We present this case, followed by a literature review on SFTs involving the heart and management approaches.
Clarifying Repositioning in a Pressure Injury Context: A Scoping Review
Authors: Abdulkareem S. Iblasi  , Yupin Aungsuroch  , Joko Gunawan  , I Gede Juanamasta
Published: August 2023

Repositioning immobilized individuals offloads pressure over the tissues and facilitates blood supply, preventing pressure injury. However, there is a gap in clarifying the practice of repositioning or standardizing the repositioning practice measurements. This scoping review aimed to clarify modes of assessing repositioning. PRISMA-ScR was used as a guideline to report the study, and The Joanna Briggs Institute Manual of Evidence Synthesis was used to conduct the scoping review. Manuscripts published between 2009 and 2021 were identified in the following databases: Cochrane Wounds Group Specialized Register, Ovid MEDLINE, EBSCO CINAHL, Clinical Key database, and Ovid MEDLINE (in-process & non-indexed citations, Jan 2009-Jan 2021), in addition to the reference sections of the potentially relevant studies. This review included English-language, interventional and non-interventional studies, department and healthcare facility reports with full-text content. This review excluded economic reviews, qualitative studies, systematic reviews, and studies that did not focus on the procedure being performed by nurses. The STROBE checklist and Downs and Black’s quality assessment process were applied to check the quality of the reported article. Twenty-four studies were analyzed, four randomized, five non-randomized, and 15 had cross-sectional designs. The most common mode for measuring repositioning compliance was a chart review, used in 11 studies, followed by digital observation used in five studies; four used observation, and four used self-administered questionnaires. No measurement tool could address all issues with the accuracy and dependability of measurements. The review considers the need for a new standardized repositioning measurement instrument.
Effectiveness of a Self- and Family Management Support Program among Older People with Diabetic Retinopathy and Visual Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Piyawadee Thongyost  , Porntip Malathum  , Renu Pookboonmee  , Mukda Detprapon  , Pratana Satitvipawee  , Sudawadee Somboonthanakij
Published: August 2023

Diabetic retinopathy is a microvascular complication of diabetes resulting in visual impairment. Controlling the progression of diabetic retinopathy and living with visual impairment are crucial tasks and skills for older people with diabetic retinopathy and visual impairment. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a self- and family management support program on health outcomes of Thai older people with diabetic retinopathy and visual impairment who lived with family members in the community and on family satisfaction. Eighty-four participants were recruited at an eye-specialized hospital in a central province of Thailand and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 42) or the comparison group (n = 42). The experimental group received the intervention program plus usual care, while the comparison group received only usual care. Instruments for data collection included a Demographic Data Form, the Perceived Security in Performance of Daily Life Activities Questionnaire, the Self-Management Behavior Questionnaire, the Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Center Functional Assessment, the Thai Visual Function Questionnaire 28, and the Family Satisfaction Questionnaire. Data analyses were performed using descriptive statistics, t-test, chi-square, two-way repeated measures ANOVA, and ANCOVA. Results showed that the experimental group had significantly more improved perceived security, self-management behavior, HbA1c, visual-related quality of life: performing activities dimension, and family satisfaction than the comparison group at Week 16. However, no significant differences in perceived security, self-management behavior, functional ability, and overall visual-related quality of life were found between the two groups at Week 8. This program be further tested before being implemented into practice. However, it has a potential for healthcare providers to create an intervention program encompassing disease control and skill training for older people with diabetic retinopathy and visual impairment and encourage their families to support them.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Authors:   National Institute of Standards and Technology
Published: August 2023

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 provides guidance to industry, government agencies, and other organizations to reduce cybersecurity risks. It offers a taxonomy of high-level cybersecurity outcomes that can be used by any organization — regardless of its size, sector, or maturity — to better understand, assess, prioritize, and communicate its cybersecurity efforts. The Framework does not prescribe how outcomes should be achieved. Rather, it maps to resources that provide additional guidance on practices and controls that could be used to achieve those outcomes. This document explains Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and its components and describes some of the many ways that it can be used.