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Histopathological evaluation of small biopsy of bone: a retrospective study in tertiary care hospital of north east India
Authors: Devi Junu , Bora Nayana
Published: June 2023

Background: Bone tumors are infrequently encountered disease constituting only 0.5% of the total world cancer incidence. There are worldwide variations in different bone lesion and patterns of bone cancer. Histologic evaluation is one of the first prerequisites in evaluating any primary bone tumor.
Methods: The present study was carried out at the Gauhati Medical College and hospital (GMCH), Guwahati, Assam for a period of 2 years. Cases of bone biopsy from the histopathology section of GMCH were reviewed and analyzed.
Results: We found that bone lesions were common in <20 years of age, having a male predilection. Osteomyelitis was the most common non-neoplastic lesion; among neoplastic most common benign tumor was osteoclastoma and metastatic adenocarcinoma was the most common malignant bony lesion.
Conclusions: Preoperative histopathological analysis of bone biopsy is very valuable in diagnosis as well as planning of surgical procedure specifically in case of neoplastic bone lesion and proper management of non-neoplastic lesion. Therefore, biopsy and radiology together aid in correct diagnosis of bony lesions.
Complex pathological fracture and severe bone disease as a presenting manifestation of multiple myeloma: a case report
Authors: Sharma Vishnu , Modi Naman , Bagrodia Vansh
Published: June 2023

Multiple myeloma is a clonal plasma cell disorder that commonly affect bones, leading to characteristic bone findings on imaging studies. Here, we present the case of a male patient in his late-forties who presented with back pain and was found to have lytic lesions in skull and pelvis on X-ray. Further workup confirmed the diagnosis of Multiple myeloma and the patient was started on chemotherapy and denosumab. This case highlights the importance of early recognition of characteristic bone findings on imaging studies and conducting a thorough workup in patients with suspected multiple myeloma.
Profile of child development in Kebon Pala, east Jakarta 2021
Authors: . Lisnaini , Budhyanti Weeke
Published: June 2023

Background: Development is the increase in functional abilities that are more complex in aspects of gross, fine motor, language, speech and social independence. According to UNICEF in 2012, the prevalence of children with growth retardation was as high as 3 million or 27.5% of Indonesian children. Objective of this study was to find out the description of the development of children aged 0-72 months in Kebon Pala village, Makasar district, east Jakarta through early detection of development using the developmental pre-screening questionnaire (KPSP) form.
Methods: This research belongs to the type of descriptive research design, which is a research method that serves to provide an overview of an object that is examined through samples collected without being analyzed and made general conclusions in September 2021-January 2022 located in the RW 011 Kebon village, Pala, Makassar district, east Jakarta.
Results: Of the 96 children involved in the examination, 77 children (80.2%) with appropriate results, 12 children (12.5%) were suspected delayed development and 7 children (7.3%) facing delayed development.
Conclusions: The development of children in RW 11, Kelurahan Kebon Pala, Makasar district, east Jakarta is dominated by the normal category, but still, the suspected and confirmed delayed development children were considerably high.
Role of community health volunteers in promoting uptake of cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age, Nairobi City, Kenya
Authors: Ojwang Nicholas M. , Keraka Margaret N. , Mugo Judy W.
Published: June 2023

Background: Cervical cancer is a significant cause of mortality among women, particularly in developing countries. Africa has highest number of cases, with 85% occurring in developing nations. In Nairobi, low uptake of cervical cancer screening has been realized. Study explores role of CHVs in promoting screening, aiming to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in Nairobi and similar settings.
Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. Stratified random sampling and simple random sampling methods were used. Sample size was 363 CHVs. Data collection involved collection of primary data using a self-administered questionnaire and FGDS. Data analysis was carried out through both descriptive statistics and inferential analysis. Findings were presented in percentages, pie charts.
Results: Results indicated that while CHVs can play critical role in counselling women on importance of cervical-cancer screening, significant proportion of respondents had not counselled women on this topic. Similarly, while referrals are an important aspect of promoting cervical-cancer screening, majority of respondents did not refer cases of cervical-cancer screening to other CHVs.
Conclusions: Study identified significant social, economic, and cultural barriers that influence cervical cancer screening participation among women. It revealed these barriers affect how CHVs promote screening. Furthermore, considerable health system obstacles hinder effective promotion of this crucial preventive measure.
KAP survey in patients of dermatophytosis in a tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Chopra Preeyati , Aulakh Shayna , Goel Seema , Chopra Dimple
Published: June 2023

Background: Dermatophytes are a group of fungi with the capacity to invade keratinized tissue. Along with etiological factors, the clinical and epidemiological patterns has shown changing trend, leading to epidemic state of dermatophytosis. This could be attributed to inadequate knowledge and substandard practices followed by patients of dermatophytosis.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational survey of patients with dermatophytosis who visited the outpatient department of dermatology at a tertiary healthcare facility over a period of two months to assess knowledge, attitude and practices regarding dermatophytosis management was performed.
Results: A total of two hundred and twenty-seven (227) patients were recruited in during 2-month study period. The male:female ratio was 0.82:1. Fifty two percent respondents were from a rural background. Fifteen percent of respondents had cattles as pets. Majority of the respondents preferred wearing loose clothes (79%), 89% wore cotton as the material of cloth and 35% preferred wearing closed footwear. Seventy two percent were unaware of the infective nature of disease and 84% of the treatment of this condition 11.45% were hesitant to take oral treatment for the same. More than half of the patients gave a history of self-medication, and 27% of the patients gave a history of receiving steroid injections.
Conclusions: This study concluded that there is an extensive knowledge gap in this subset of the population, which lead to faulty and substandard practices, such as self-treating, steroid abuse and visiting quacks before considering registered dermatologists for treatment purposes.
Immediate effect of virtual reality intervention on task related neck pain and muscle fatigue in dentists
Authors: Menon Shabarish , Dabholkar Twinkle , Shripad Isha
Published: June 2023

Background: Dentistry requires long hours of static body postures while executing activities in which permanently forced loads influence the musculoskeletal system.
Methods: 25 dentists were recruited where neck pain or fatigue was assessed subjectively using NRS and Borg CR10 scale respectively and the pain pressure threshold of the upper trapezius muscle was assessed objectively using a handheld algometer pre- and post- intervention. Mobile VR game- Froggy VR was administered as a virtual reality.
Results: A Wilcoxon signed rank test showed a statistically significant reduction in the intensity of task related neck pain and fatigue post VR intervention with Z-score=-4.549, n=38, p<0.001 and Z-score=-4.588, n=38, p<0.001 respectively. Also, there was a statistically significant increase in the pain pressure threshold of the right and left upper trapezius muscle post VR intervention with Z-score=-4.937, n=38, p<0.001 and Z-score=-4.512, n=38, p<0.001 respectively.
Conclusions: Virtual reality intervention led to an immediate reduction in task-related neck pain and muscle fatigue among dentists with an immediate reduction in pain sensitivity of the upper trapezius muscle in dentists.
Environmental barriers to participation in children with cerebral palsy aged 5 to 12 years
Authors: Gulanikar Apurva A. , Ekbote Amruta G. , Nathani Franny M.
Published: June 2023

Background: Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent disorders of development in movement and posture causing various limitations. India has a prevalence of 2.95 CP children per 1000 children. Participation is important for overall development. Participation is influenced by factors around the child and family. Environmental factors include social support, accessibility, accommodation, and availability of facilities. There is dearth of literature about what environmental barriers prevent individuals with cerebral palsy from attaining participation in Indian surroundings. Thus, the aim was to find the environmental barriers faced to participation.
Methods: Parents of 30 children with CP from Pune participated in the study. Convenience sampling was used to onboard them. Ethical clearance, informed consent and assent were taken. They had to fill out the CHIEF questionnaire- Craig’s hospital inventory of environmental factors and the therapist determined the GMFCS and MACS level of the child.
Results: Barriers to participation as reported by parents were 48.07% in the policies subscale, 23.47% in the physical/structural subscale, 4.55% in the school subscale, 34.29% in the attitude/support subscale and 37.86% in the services/assistance subscale.
Conclusions: The results showed barriers to participation were most common in the policies subscale and the services and assistance subscale. Policymakers and administrative heads in sectors across government, transport, and educational institutes need to take the requirements of children with cerebral palsy into consideration.
Some socio-demographic characteristics of cured patients of COVID-19 discharged from dedicated covid care center in metropolitan region
Authors: Balaram Gurav Ravindra , Yadav Amit , Nair Aishwarya
Published: June 2023

Background: As per ICMR study in April 2020, around 30% of all the proven cases of COVID-19 were asymptomatic and various modeling studies had estimated that 40% of the transmission was by the asymptomatic patients. So, it was decided to isolate all such patients at dedicated covid care centers in order to stop the transmission of the corona virus.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a dedicated covid care center (DCCC) in a metropolitan region from 27 June, 2020 to 10 July, 2020. All the cured asymptomatic confirmed cases of COVID-19 discharged during above period of 14 days were included in the study.
Results: Total 352 cured asymptomatic COVID-19 patients were discharged from dedicated covid care center. Of these 352 subjects, 208 (59.09%) were males and 144 (40.91%) were females (p<0.05). 315 (89.49%) cured patients were in the age group of 18-60 years. 20 (05.68%) subjects were above 60 years of age. The mean and SD of the age of the subjects was 37.53 and 14.09 years respectively. The median age of the subjects was 35 years.
Conclusions: It is very important to identify the asymptomatic patients in the community and to study their socio-demographic characteristics as early as possible through active public health strategies like surveys, testing and tracing. Such cases of COVID-19 should be isolated in DCCC and managed on a priority basis in order to prevent and control the infection.
A retrospective observational study on incidence and clinico-epidemiological features of COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis among cancer patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in a tertiary care cancer centre of India
Authors: Chatterji Soumyadip , Bhattacharya Sanjay , Mukherjee Sudipta , Goel Gaurav , Das Parijat , Shankar Ghosh Pralay , Chatterjee Abanti , Dey Antara , Chandy Mammen , Kundu Arindam
Published: June 2023

Background: COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) is an emerging complication among patients with COVID-19 but hasn’t been well studied in cancer patients. This study, we try to find out important aspects associated with CAPA among cancer patients with regards to clinico-epidemiological factors.
Methods: In this retrospective observational study, we included 198 consecutive patients COVID-19 between April 2020 and February 2021. CAPA cases were classified according to CAPA-European Confederation of Medical Mycology criteria (2020 ECMM/ISHAM consensus criteria).
Results: The overall incidence of CAPA was found to be 10.1% in our study population. The incidence among hematological malignancies was 11.25% and solid tumors was 10%. In-hospital mortality was significantly high among patients with CAPA as compared to that among without CAPA (40% versus 16.85%; p<0.012695). Significant number of patients with CAPA had received chemotherapy in last 3 months before diagnosis of COVID-19 (50% versus 28.09%, p=0.043222) and had evidence of culture positive bacterial infection (30% versus 5.62; p=0.000888). Significantly more patients having CAPA were on steroids, required oxygen and/or ventilator support as compared to those without CAPA.
Conclusions: CAPA is a significant cause of mortality and length of hospital stay (16 versus 7 days; p=0.00001) among cancer patients with COVID-19. Cancer patients with COVID-19 were at increased risk of CAPA as compared to non-cancer patients.
Work related musculoskeletal symptoms; exposures and perception towards physiotherapeutic interventions at work setting in teachers and caregivers of special schools in Pune – a questionnaire based study
Authors: Jadhav Rujula S. , Berry Aditi K.
Published: June 2023

Background: Teachers and caregivers at special schools are at a risk of developing work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) as they tend to work in awkward postures. It is important to identify musculoskeletal complaints and exposure levels to incorporate work site modifications to reduce risk of developing WRMSDs. Also understanding their perception towards physiotherapy might help in better implementation of worksite wellness programs.
Methods: Participants were administered nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ), quick exposure check (QEC) questionnaire and a self-designed questionnaire with five domains.
Results: Out of the 66 participants, 36 were teachers and 30 were caregivers. Results of NMQ stated that, 20 participants reported to have pain. 50 participants had discomfort in the form of stiffness, fatigue. Assessment via QEC revealed, 39 participants were exposed at a lower level, followed by 22 and 5 who were exposed at moderate and higher level of the risk factors causing WRMSDs respectively. 26 participants were not engaged in regular physical activity. 26 participants had never been explained about safe and ideal ways to handle children with special needs in order to prevent WRMSDs.
Conclusions: Musculoskeletal pain was predominantly in the lower back, shoulder/arms, and neck region. Almost 60% of participants were exposed at a lower level to the risk factors leading to WRMSDs. All of the participants stated that they would like to attend a training program by a physiotherapist regarding the same.
Rare cause of biliary obstruction from myeloid sarcoma has better prognosis, if timely diagnosed: case report with literature review
Authors: Khan Ariyan , Annu Suresh Chandra , Raheem Juwairiah Abdur , Angajala Rajasekhar
Published: June 2023

Extramedullary myeloid sarcoma (EMMS) involving the biliary tract is extremely rare. We describe, a case of a 40-year-old gentleman who presented with obstructive jaundice and features of malignant biliary stricture on ERCP and MRCP. Histopathology revealed myeloblasts, while peripheral blood and bone marrow did not reveal any evidence of leukemia.
Outcome analysis of primary cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty in elderly unstable intertrochanteric fractures during covid phase in Central India
Authors: Maurya Arpit , Thora Ankit , Mahajan Pranav
Published: June 2023

Background: The incidence of inter-trochanteric fractures of the femur is very high in the elderly population. The world-wide incidence of all hip fractures is around 402 per 100000 and the incidence of Intertrochanteric fracture is estimated to be around 171 per 100000 in 2019. All the operative conditions were different during covid phase. We needed early ambulation of our patients for a faster recovery and avoid long stay in hospitals.
Methods: 30 patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures were operated by bipolar hemiarthroplasty during the covid phase. All the patients were followed up at 2, 6, 10 and 16 weeks. Harris hip score and FIM score were assessed.
Results: Mean Harris hip score achieved was 87 at 16 weeks and mean FIM score achieved was 78.9 at 16 weeks indicating good functional outcomes. The outcome was excellent in 23.4%, good in 63.3%, fair in 10% and poor in 3.3% as per HHS.
Conclusions: This procedure offered pain free mobile hip with early mobilization, easy rehabilitation and early return to functional level, when standard techniques were used.
Tuberculosis of bilateral sacroiliac joints with bilateral psoas abscess: an unusual presentation
Authors: Sandanshiv Sumedh , Mishra Anand , Singh Mohit , Varshney Anurag
Published: June 2023

Infectious diseases usually affect the sacroiliac joint unilaterally. Out of all tuberculosis cases, bone tuberculosis is reported in 3-5% of cases. The purpose of this case report is to draw attention to the diagnostic challenge of bilateral tuberculous sacroiliitis with psoas abscess, as this clinical picture is very rare. Tuberculosis of the sacroiliac joint is often missed due to vague symptoms. More often, patients are examined in the supine position, thereby overlooking the sacroiliac joint. Involvement of the sacroiliac joint is rare, but exact numbers are not available. Our case report shows a complication of skeletal Tb that a psoas abscess may develop, causing nonspecific symptoms.
A brief history of the evolution of tonometers and comparison of goldmann applanation tonometer versus non–contact tonometer and their correlation to central corneal thickness
Authors: Biswas Sunny , Kumar Prakash , Siddiqui Md. Danish , Dinakaran Shorubha , Das Shankar
Published: June 2023

: This study was designed to evaluate and compare differences between Goldmann applanation tonometer’s (GAT) values and non-contact tonometer’s (NCT) values In various central corneal thickness(CCT).

: This prospective study of 100 eyes of 50 subjects was done for the age group of 25 yrs – 75 yrs, who did not have any glaucomatous changes in the optic disc.

Intraocular pressure readings were taken by GAT and NCT was measured within a fixed time range of 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM to minimize the effect of diurnal variation. CCT and NCT readings were measured by NIDEK 530P while GAT was performed by Appasamy ref AATM-K001 after 20 minutes and was recorded from both eyes of 50 subjects.

Then the CCT effect was correlated with the intraocular pressure values, which were obtained by GAT and NCT.

: The data were recorded from 100 eyes of 50 subjects, of whom 24 were females and 26 were males.

The mean age was 51.22 ± 2.7 years, while the mean CCT value was 530.6 ± 5.7 µ.

The mean IOP values respectively for NCT and GAT were 15.41 ± 0.6 mmHg, and 15.11 ± 0.5 mmHg, respectively (Table 1).

The data shows a significantly strong positive correlation between NCT and CCT (r= 0.73, P< .0001), and a strong positive correlation between GAT and CCT (r= 0.55, P< .0001) (Table 2, 5 and 6).

The Pearson coefficient value between NCT and GAT was also strong (r = 0.76, P< .00001)(Table 3).

The findings in our study correlate with earlier research. It demonstrates that, with the application of appropriate correction factors for CCT, NCT can be considered a good screening tool for the measuring Intraocular pressure.
Sociological approach to the Fermi paradox
Authors: Malinetskiy Georgii
Published: June 2023

Since 1950, scientists have been discussing the Fermi paradox – the lack of signs of life and reason of other civilizations. This is surprising, since the latter can be millions, or maybe billions older than the earth and therefore must have the appropriate technological capabilities.
The article addresses this problem from the point of view of mathematical modeling and the theory of self-organization. The dynamics of other worlds are investigated, and it is shown that their existence is determined by social instability. This instability relates to the contradiction between "cosmic people," insisting on the expansion of their civilization and "molecular," who believe that the main thing is to preserve what has been achieved. The results obtained make us take a fresh look at the management of the risks of the development of terrestrial civilization and attempts to contact other worlds.
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Diagnóstico das práticas de planejamento, controle e acompanhamento da produção em canteiros de obras de Curitiba
Authors: Schallenberger Schaurich Guilherme Felipe , Iarozinski Neto Alfredo
Published: June 2023

Os processos de planejamento, controle e acompanhamento da produção possuem um papel de destaque no desempenho da construção civil. Mesmo assim, as empresas do setor focam suas ações no empreendimento como um todo, sem dar a devida atenção à produção. Tendo isso em vista, este estudo buscou fazer um diagnóstico das práticas de planejamento, controle e acompanhamento da produção em canteiros de obras da Região Metropolitana de Curitiba. Inicialmente, foi desenvolvida uma análise bibliométrica sobre o tema, com o objetivo de se identificar estudos relevantes na área para a elaboração do referencial teórico. A seguir, foi realizada a coleta de dados através de entrevistas com profissionais que atuassem em canteiros de obras, utilizando um questionário estruturado com escala de diferencial semântico. Os resultados obtidos foram expressos na forma de gráficos boxplot e histogramas. A partir disto, foi possível observar o panorama das práticas de gestão da produção dentro dos canteiros de obras, sendo que as práticas de planejamento apresentaram resultados mais concentrados de utilização e desenvolvimento, porém menores do que as práticas de controle e acompanhamento.
Práticas Pedagógicas no Ensino Remoto nos Cotidianos Escolares em Tempos de Pandemia
Authors: Gonzalez Soler , Faria Fledson Silva
Published: June 2023

As práticas pedagógicas no ensino remoto nos cotidianos escolares em tempos de pandemiapossibilitaram que estudantes e professores/as vivenciassem diferentes experiências com os usosde artefatos tecnoculturais. Desse modo, o objetivo deste artigo consiste em problematizarexperiências e práticas pedagógicas realizadas com a disciplina de Geografia nas séries finais doEnsino Fundamental, envolvendo a escola, comunidade e o uso de drone para a preservação dos manguezais, bem como em uma turma de Estágio Supervisionado do curso de Licenciatura em Geografia de uma universidade federal. Nossos aportes teóricos e metodológicos são os estudos com os cotidianos e a pesquisa narrativa com narrativas ficcionais. Na primeira parteapresentaremos as práticas pedagógicas do projeto olharpassarinho, que utiliza drone e outros artefatos tecnoculturais, possibilitando a criação de outros olhares e de redes de diálogos entre cotidianos escolares, comunidade, problemáticas ambientais locais, educação on-line, preservação de manguezais e educação ambiental. Na segunda parte, abordaremos os processos de aprenderensinar com a graduação a partir do ciclo de rodas de conversas realizadas pelo projeto Narradores da maré sobre experiências do ensino de Geografia e do Estágio Supervisionado, organizado por uma turma de estudantes com a participação de professores/as de escolas de ensino formal e de escolas do campo, quilombola, indígena, em sistema carcerário e da Educação de Jovens e Adultos. A partir das experiências com o ensino remoto, foi possível fortalecer os princípios éticos e políticos com o diálogo amoroso, exercitando uma educação como prática de liberdade.
Palavras-chave: Educação ambiental política. Cotidianos escolares. Narrativas. Ensino remoto.
A Educação Inclusiva Mediada por Tecnologias Digitais por Consequência da Pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: Mattos Layla Júlia Gomes , Ferreira Thays Rocha Brandão
Published: June 2023

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo compreender o processo de inclusão de alunos público-alvo da Educação Especial mediada por tecnologias digitais durante o Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE) no Instituto Federal de Minas Gerais campus Ouro Preto. Como objetivos específicos, buscamos identificar quais foram as estratégias e ações adotadas pelo Núcleo de Atendimento às Pessoas com Necessidades Educacionais Específicas (NAPNEE) no IFMG-OP para promover a inclusão dos alunos com necessidades educacionais específicas; identificar quais os recursos digitais foram explorados com o propósito de incluir os alunos nas aulas remotas; e apontar em quais aspectos o ERE possivelmente contribuiu para ampliar a inclusão dos estudantes com necessidades educacionais específicas dos processos de ensino e aprendizagem. A abordagem foi qualitativa e para a produção de dados foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com quatro sujeitos envolvidos na inclusão dos estudantes. Os resultados evidenciaram que o núcleo não precisou adquirir equipamentos ou software específicos para a mediação online, mas alguns estudantes precisaram acessar os editais de apoio financeiro para terem acesso à internet e computador. Também foi necessário buscar apoio de estagiários e profissionais do setor de Tecnologia da Informação (TI) para ensinar aos alunos como acessar e a usar os recursos tecnológicos e digitais, contratar mais estagiários, estreitar o diálogo com as famílias e os professores da instituição. Por fim, acreditamos que as questões relacionadas ao processo de inclusão durante o ERE indicam que precisamos investir em inclusão digital desses alunos para além das necessidades apresentadas pela mediação online durante a crise de saúde e distanciamento social.
 
Palavras-chave: Educação inclusiva. Tecnologias digitais. ERE. NAPNEE.
Avaliando Serviços de Ensino a Distância: Qualidade, Satisfação e Fatores Críticos de Sucesso como Dimensões de User Experience
Authors: Bertagnolli Bruno , Mager Gabriela
Published: June 2023

Avaliações da educação a distância podem ser abordadas por diferentes prismas - incluindo o da User Experience (UX) com o serviço. Entretanto é necessário compreender como realizar avaliações dentro desse escopo. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar processos e dimensões utilizados na avaliação de artefatos da educação a distância (EaD) por meio dos construtos de Qualidade, Satisfação e Fatores Críticos de Sucesso, e se tais resultados podem ser relacionados à disciplina da UX e sua aplicação na avaliação de serviços de e-learning. O estudo, de cunho exploratório, quanti-qualitativo e descritivo, inicia com um Mapeamento Sistemático de Literatura (MSL), e após os resultados são discutidos à luz da User Experience (UX). Como resultados, a literatura sobre o tema é a fonte mais utilizada para definir as dimensões de avaliação, entretanto a maioria dos estudos objetivam confirmar se as dimensões são adequadas a contextos empíricos de análise, sendo o e-learning voltado para o ensino superior o objeto mais estudado. Duas grandes dimensões foram categorizadas: Serviço (com 9 subdimensões) e Usuário (com 3 subdimensões). Considera-se que as dimensões podem ser relacionadas à abordagem de UX, sendo utilizadas como ponto de partida para estruturar estudos voltados à avaliação do e-learning, especialmente o superior. Os resultados podem colaborar para a construção de métodos e ferramentas baseados em UX, e que avaliem serviços em tal contexto.
 
Palavras-chave: Educação a distância. Design de serviços. User experience.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DO PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO CSA CAJAZEIRAS - COMUNIDADE QUE SUSTENTA A AGRICULTURA
Authors: Silva Teofanes Ferreira da , Jeronymo Caroline Muñoz Cevada , Farias Júnior Antonio Gonçalves de , Oliveira Emanuel Jeronymo Lima
Published: June 2023

A produção que advém da agricultura familiar enfrenta muitos desafios pois não tem instrução e suporte necessário da produção até à venda e distribuição, e não alcança a competitividade local, principalmente quando lida com produtos orgânicos. Como alternativa para esta realidade, surgiu um movimento mundial organizado pela sociedade civil chamado de Comunidade que Sustenta a Agricultura (CSA). Nosso texto relata o fortalecimento da CSA de Cajazeiras-PB que estimula a produção de produtos orgânicos através da agricultura familiar local, com objetivos específicos de registrar e implementar o plano de manejo orgânico dos agricultores dos assentamentos, levantar as características físico-químicas das áreas de plantio e propiciar qualificação técnica aos agricultores para o plantio em sistemas agroflorestais para o semiárido. O trabalho foi aplicado nas comunidades rurais da microrregião de Cajazeiras e Sousa, localizadas no Sertão Paraibano. Para a realização dos objetivos foram realizadas as seguintes atividades: aplicação de questionário estruturado referente ao caderno do plano de manejo orgânico; levantamento planialtimétrico por drone das áreas de plantio; georreferenciamento das informações coletadas; realização de coleta e análise laboratorial dos solos dos assentamentos envolvidos. A partir da realização das visitas e suas atividades correspondentes, foi possível avançar sobre a construção do conhecimento de sistema agroflorestal, que foi o principal resultado do projeto e abre perspectiva para atuações futuras. Acredita-se que este trabalho contribuiu para o Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba agir em seu papel social, oferecendo suporte técnico para dirimir as dificuldades que os agricultores locais envolvidos têm vivenciado no campo.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DO PENSAMENTO COMPUTACIONAL EM ESCOLAS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL II
Authors: Dias Fernanda Nóbrega Martins , Chaves Alexsandra Cristina , Medeiros Jaislane Júlia Viana de , Dos Santos Tawan Morais
Published: June 2023

O Pensamento Computacional é o desenvolvimento do pensamento envolvendo a formulação de problemas e resolução de problemas, tendo como base a Ciência da Computação. O presente artigo apresenta as atividades desenvolvidas no projeto de extensão denominado IFCode: Programação na escola, que teve como objetivo estimular o desenvolvimento do Pensamento Computacional, através da programação de jogos, em estudantes do ensino fundamental II de uma escola municipal localizada na cidade de Santa Luzia-PB. O projeto foi guiado pela coordenadora do projeto e contou com o auxílio de dois alunos bolsistas e quatro alunos voluntários do curso de Técnico em Informática integrado do Campus Santa Luzia. O projeto contou com ampla participação dos estudantes da escola parceira e os resultados do projeto se mostraram satisfatórios, superando a expectativa inicial do planejamento.
Multi-position control of movements of large-sized structural elements during static loading using a laser tracker
Authors: Sazonnikova N. A. , Uklein R V.
Published: June 2023

One of the most important tasks in the manufacturing of aerospace products is the control of their geometric parameters at various stages of production and assessment of their compliance with the requirements of design documentation. The use of laser automated measuring systems makes it possible to increase the measurement speed and to use the product digital model as a reference point. The best results in solving such problems can be obtained using laser automated measuring systems, such as laser scanners and laser trackers. In this paper a two-position measurement system is applied to control the aluminum alloy fuel component tank of the designed launch vehicle with two modes of static loading, corresponding to different transportation conditions. In this case, the linear dimension error should not exceed 150 m. A mathematical model of a multi-position measuring system is constructed and measurement uncertainty equations are obtained. In this case, the error function value that represents the difference between the errors in determining the coordinates of the reference points and the controlled points of the measurement object should be minimal. This mathematical model will be further used for numerical modeling that will allow selecting the optimal configuration of a measuring system for multi-position control of the tank geometric parameters in the static loading process.
Baluk olas (Eighteen) Sasak Scripts in the Digital Era Based on the Mobile Games
Authors: Tajuddin Muhammad , N Jaya Nenet , Anas Andi Sofyan , Adil Ahmat , Hidayat Syahroni , Printi R Fanny , Abidin Zaenal
Published: June 2023

Sasak baluk olas scripts are the cultural heritage of the ancient Sasak people used to write in manufacturing books, ancient manuscripts, Sasak songs, inscriptions, or correspondence, which are very important to preserve. Therefore, this research developed a model and software for recognizing Sasak alphabets. This research is a model and software built using feature extraction zoning. In comparison, the algorithm used is the Self Organizing Maps (SOM) algorithm. Test results and level of accuracy ANN SOM in recognizing the Sasak alphabets are quite satisfying. Baluk Olas Sasak alphabets have become one of the compulsory subjects for students from elementary to junior high school. Complaints of students accommodated in the parents' questionnaire showed that as many as 52.86% stated that learning the Sasak language, especially the Sasak alphabet, was felt students to be difficult. These problems can be overcome with the technology they can be overcome with a new learning method in Information Technology, one of which is by utilizing Game-Based Smartphone technology. Baluk Olas Script Learning is implemented into an Android-based educational game using the Multimedia Development Live Cycle (MDLC) method and designed as attractive as possible, aiming for students' interest in learning the Baluk olas alphabet more increase. The results of community surveys, especially among children, "Baluk Olas Alphabet" Game got a good response as a media aid in learning the Baluk Olas script, with a percentage of 76,67% interested in the aspect of user friendly.
A Simulation-based Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method for Fund Allocation Assessment
Authors: Jusoh Ruzanna Mat , Ahmad Shukri Fatin Amirah , Syed Ali Sharifah Aishah , Ali Fazilatulaili Binti
Published: June 2023

The effectiveness of government financing is a challenge in various industries, including higher education universities. The funding source and the resources' size are the key determinants of quality education. The problems arise in multi-criteria decision-making, where many subjective opinions are needed from the experts. It is, therefore necessary to prioritize the limited budget available for important criteria. On the other hand, multi-criteria evaluation leads to technically rigorous and enlightened university budget decisions. This paper proposes the exploitation of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in budget allocation at one of the public universities in Malaysia. This studyâ€™s participants were eight top management experts in managing expenditure at the faculty level. The findings showed that the most significant factors in deciding budget allocations are Teaching and Learning (0.30) and Maintenance (0.26). Furthermore, the most dominant sub-criteria were laboratory and equipment devices (S4) and training and conferences (S10), with a weighted mean of 0.682 and 0.664, respectively. The weights were aggregated by the geometric mean and median, as well as the simulated mean and median, which showed deviating results and rank reversals. The geometric mean weights differed significantly. In contrast, the aggregation using measures of the median was similar to the geometric median, with only a few rankings criteria differing. This highlights that the median score is significant in weight calculation.
A Novel Algorithm for Monitoring Field Data Collection Officers of Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Using Web-Based Digital Technology
Authors: Hendri Halifia , Masriadi - , Mardison -
Published: June 2023

This study focuses on the creation of a novel algorithm for monitoring field data collection activities by field data collection officers from Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) using web-based digital technology. This study aims to check the accuracy and veracity of data collected by the BPS data collection officer. In this research, 200 respondents were collected by 10 data collection officers of Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and monitored by 5 supervisorsâ€™ officers from BPS. Then the Head of BPS supervises process monitoring at a certain regional BPS office. We propose a novel algorithm that can be used with web-based digital technologies. The algorithm is developed by comparing data from the BPS office in the form of three variables that are a list of names of respondents, a list of questioners for respondents, and the location (area) of respondents with data from the respondent's NIK (ID Number), answers to respondents' questions entered into the system, and the GPS location of field data collection officers detected by the web-based system. This research employed a novel algorithm on web-based digital technology, increasing the accuracy and veracity of collected data. The score value of the respondent's name variable is 92 percent, the respondent's answer to the questionnaire variable is 93 percent, and the respondent's location variable is 95 percent. The data was evaluated by all field data collection officers, supervisory officers, and the BPS head.
An Improved Accuracy of Multiclass Random Forest Classifier with Continuous Attribute Transformation Using Random Percentile Generation
Authors: Susetyoko Ronny , Purwantini Elly , Iman Budi Nur , Satriyanto Edi
Published: June 2023

This study aims to improve classification accuracy by transforming continuous attributes into categories by randomly generating percentile values as categorization limits. Four algorithms were compared for the generation of percentile values and selected based on the small variability of the percentile values and the distribution of the highest revenue expectations. The distribution of testing and training data classification accuracy becomes the second consideration. Random forest (RF) classification is modeled from selected percentiles with three transformation variations. The results of the ANOVA test, the algorithm with three variations of the transformation, has a mean that is not significantly different from the best model and the original dataset model. However, in some variations of training data, RF classification with continuous attribute transformation was superior to the original dataset model. The effectiveness of this continuous attribute transformation algorithm was very well applied to the LR, MLP, and NB methods. In the tuition fee dataset, the application of the algorithm for the three methods each had an accuracy of 0.178, 0.204, and 0.318. The results of the attribute transformation give a significant increase in accuracy to 0.967, 0.949, and 0.594 for each method, respectively. In the date fruits dataset, the attribute transformation was effective in the MLP method with an accuracy of 0.193 (original attribute) to 0.690 (continuous attribute transformation). The transformation results are effectively applied to the LR, MPL, and NB methods for datasets with continuous and categorical mixed attributes.
RGB Channel Combinations Method for Feature Extraction in Image Analysis
Authors: Lee Seo-El , Cho Seong-Un , Chung Kyungyong , Yoo Hyun
Published: June 2023

Latest image analysis deep learning algorithms use diverse methods to extract features from images based on the Convolution Neural Network (CNN). CNN has a convolution layer consisting of RGB as three overlapping channels in the feature extraction process, and such architecture enables the backbone network to flow without losing each hue information. Therefore, 3D input data consisting of 3 channels to process the RGB channel consists of a large-scale neural network with many layer blocks. This processing method exhibits high accuracy. However, in terms of practicality, it results in big inefficiencies such as memory overhead and computational overhead. This study proposes the RGB Channel Combinations Method for Feature Extraction in Image Analysis to resolve such inefficiencies. This is a method that converts the RGB value into one tensor structure by combining each weight and bias and makes it possible to pass through the backbone network without damaging hue information. Based on the experiment results, it is confirmed that the accuracy decreased by 1.42% compared to the pre-existing method, but the number of parameters used by the input layer decreased. It is confirmed that the pre-processing used in the proposed method gained an additional computational overhead, but the number of input parameters decreased to 1/3 in the feature extraction stage performed afterward. As the proposed method applies to all image analysis algorithms, its expandability is extremely high and can process a large amount of image data.
The price of protest
Authors: Monforte Tanya M.
Published: June 2023

Many liberal democracies are presently dismantling the foundations of deep democracy through the construction of a juridified security framework. The expansion of security exceptions that privilege private property interests of a small elite above the human rights that promote democratic accountability such as the freedom of assembly and the freedom of expression has accelerated this anti-democratic tilt. The legislative designation of «critical infrastructure» insulates certain sectors of the economy from protests. Security exceptions that safeguard the normal functioning of the economy effectively insulate the fossil fuel sector from democratic political pressure due to status quo dependency. Fossil fuels are targeted by protester and designated as critical infrastructure precisely because economies are dependent on them. The use of extreme fines to incapacitate disobedient citizens as risk mitigation favors the interests of property holders against the interests of groups that are overwhelmingly young and often Indigenous in North America. This paper maps out a tendency towards harsher economic penalties for protest in the U.S. and Canada and argues that the transition to extreme fines for protesters relies in part on the ramping up of the category of (the kind) of crime protest falls into which could potentially expand the number of sanctioned persons exponentially.Received: 12 July 2022 Accepted: 17 April 2023
Análisis de la mutilación genital femenina desde la perspectiva de los derechos humanos. El caso de Bilbao
Authors: Elizondo-Marañón Itxaso , Echaniz-Barrondo Arantza
Published: June 2023

La mutilación genital femenina (MGF) es una práctica tradicional muy arraigada y que cuenta con una profunda carga simbólica para las comunidades que la llevan a cabo. Ha sido calificada como un tipo de violencia ejercida contra las mujeres y contra los derechos humanos. El presente trabajo tiene un doble objetivo. Por un lado, analizar el marco normativo existente sobre MGF, partiendo desde tratados internacionales de Naciones Unidas hasta la normativa existente a nivel local en la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco (CAPV), y teniendo en consideración también declaraciones, cartas y protocolos de especial relevancia. Por otro lado, estudiar el enfoque de la ciudad de Bilbao, que puede ser considerado una buena práctica para la prevención de la MGF.Recibido: 01 marzo 2023Aceptado: 06 junio 2023
La regulación de la vivienda social y la adaptación del ordenamiento al contexto europeo
Authors: Balaguer Pérez Amalia
Published: June 2023

En el ámbito de la Unión Europea, el Parlamento Europeo se ha pronunciado por la protección del derecho a la vivienda como derecho fundamental, así como el acceso a la vivienda social. Sin embargo, no hay consenso sobre una definición de la vivienda social en el ámbito de la Unión Europea. Este artículo analiza, por un lado, las medidas referentes a la vivienda social que se han establecido en la nueva Ley por el derecho a la vivienda, poniéndolas en relación con la vivienda social como derecho y la vivienda social en la Unión Europea, realizando una breve comparación con el sistema de vivienda social existente en algunos de los Estados miembros de la Unión. Por otro lado, el artículo analiza las disposiciones relativas a los desahucios desde el punto de vista de las obligaciones de derecho internacional que tiene España. El objetivo de este artículo es valorar los cambios que la ley realiza respecto a estos dos puntos específicos de la problemática en relación con el derecho a la vivienda. Se concluye que debe avanzarse en la concepción de vivienda protegida como vivienda de alquiler y en el entendimiento de que el problema de acceso a la vivienda no se limita solo a los grupos considerados como desfavorecidos.

Recibido: 03.02.2022Aceptado: 13.06.2023
Abadías Selma, Alfredo, Justicia Juvenil e inteligencia artificial en la era de la cultura «Touch», Tirant lo Blanch, Valencia, 2022, 208 pp., ISBN 978-84-1130-755-0
Authors: Morlans Pardos Cristian Antonio
Published: June 2023

Han transcurrido más de ocho décadas desde que Isaac Asimov enunciara en 1941 las conocidas como Tres Leyes de la Robótica en su relato Runaround. Inicialmente consideradas como exclusivo producto de la imaginación, coincidirá el lector en que, a la luz del imparable e incesante avance de disciplinas como la informática o la robótica, aquellas han excedido las fronteras de la ficción para, cuando menos, pulsar las lindes de un no tan distante futuro.
Manzanero, Delia, Concepción Arenal, Claves de emancipación de la mujer que se halla encarcelada, Tecnos, Madrid, 2023, 188 pp., ISBN 978-84-309-8720-7
Authors: Morán Martín Remedios
Published: June 2023

En la convocatoria del premio Ernestina de Champourcin 2021, convocado por el «Grupo de Investigación en Historia Reciente» (GIHRE) de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Navarra, junto con la «Red WINN del Instituto Cultura y Sociedad» (ICS) fue premiada la obra que ahora analizo de la profesora Delia Manzanero, profesora titular de Filosofía moral, política y social de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Por lo tanto, ya llega a nuestras manos con un aval de calidad importante, que vamos constatando a medida que nos adentramos en la lectura de sus páginas.
El delito de autoadroctrinamiento terrorista, art. 575.2. del Código Penal español. Un análisis en clave de imputación
Authors: Cruz-Palmera Roberto
Published: June 2023

El artículo aborda una revisión del precepto contenido en el art. 575.2 del código penal español; se observa la disconformidad con los principios básicos del Derecho Penal y se exponen argumentos sobre la necesidad de una lectura que se ajuste con los principios limitadores del poder punitivo del Estado. Seguidamente, se presenta una propuesta de interpretación restrictiva para el delito de autoadoctrinamiento terrorista y, finalmente, se exponen las conclusiones. 

Recibido: 25.04.2023Aceptado: 13.06.2023