bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preliminary results of the implementation of the program to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality from diseases of the circulatory system in workers of locomotive crews
Authors: Zhidkova E. A. , Gutor E. M. , Pankova V. B. , Vilk M. F. , Popova I. A. , Gurevich K. G. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: October 2022

Corporate health programs are a common measure for the primary and secondary prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases.

Aim. To study the first implementation results of a Targeted comprehensive program to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality from circulatory system diseases and early cancer detection in employees of JSC "Russian Railways" for the period from 2019 to 2023.

Material and methods. The study used a survey of employees of locomotive crews (RLC), which was conducted twice: in the summer of 2018 and February-March 2021. The survey was conducted using a specially designed questionnaire that takes into account the health status of drivers and their assistants, production, and non-production risk factors. In 2018, 10476 questionnaires were collected (>7% of employees), and in 2021 — 14403 questionnaires (>10% of employees). The age structure of railways has not changed, which made it possible to analyze the frequency of occurrence of risk factors in dynamics.

Results. In general, the mention of the RLC of the interfering effect of the noise factor, uncomfortable temperature, and undesirable odors in the driver’s cabin decreased for JSC "Russian Railways". The number of smokers on the South-Eastern Railway significantly increased during the study period. The number of people consuming insufficient amounts of vegetables and fruits has increased on the Far Eastern, West Siberian, Krasnoyarsk, and Volga railways. The frequency of workers’ meals at fast food restaurants has increased on the Southeastern Railway. The number of people with a good commitment to the basic principles of a healthy lifestyle has increased on the East Siberian, Trans-Baikal, West Siberian, Kuibyshev, Oktyabrskaya, Sverdlovsk, North Caucasian, and South Ural railways.

Conclusion. The conducted research has shown the effectiveness of the initial stage of the implementation of the corporate program to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality from diseases of the circulatory system in RLC. The heterogeneity of the results for different railways was revealed.
True left ventricular aneurysm in acute myocardial infarction: immediate and long-term outcomes, prognostic factors, and treatment
Authors: Afonina O. S. , Kuzmina I. M. , Zagrebelny A. V. , Kokov L. S. , Martsevich S. Yu.
Published: October 2022

An important place in the structure of cardiovascular morbidity is occupied by myocardial infarction (MI), especially complicated MI, including complicated by the formation of left ventricular (LV) aneurysm. The latter is a very formidable complication and leads to such life-threatening conditions as ventricular arrhythmias, heart failure, thromboembolism. The purpose of the review is to analyze the publications of foreign and Russian authors on risk factors, outcomes and treatment of patients with postinfarction LV aneurysm. Attention is paid to the role of registers in the study of this problem, as well as the analysis of literature data on the prevalence of such a complication as MI during the COVID-19 pandemic (COrona VIrus Disease 2019). It is shown that the registers of acute coronary syndrome, as a rule, do not contain separate data on patients with a formed LV aneurysm, risk factors for its development and outcomes in this group of patients. Postinfarction LV aneurysm can form only after transmural MI; therefore, it is important to keep records of patients diagnosed with transmural MI, primarily in the form of a register.
Echocardiographic characteristics of patients with ischemic and non-ischemic chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Authors: Ilov N. N. , Stompel D. R. , Boytsov S. A. , Romantsov E. I. , Nechepurenko A. A.
Published: October 2022

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The data indicate differences in the adverse outcomes of chronic heart failure (CHF) in both ischemic (ICMP) and non-ischemic origins. The knowledge of the structural and functional myocardial state, especially of the left ventricle (LV), is insufficient for accurate risk stratification of unfavorable events in different etiopathogenetic forms of CHF.

Aim. To make a comparative analysis of echocardiographic characteristics of CHF patients with reduced LV ejection fraction (EF) ≤35% depending on the origin of CHF.

Material and methods. 498 patients of CHF 3-4 functional class of NYHA (New-York Heart Association) with EF ≤35% taking optimal drug 

therapy were included in the study. Based on the etiology of CHF, two groups of patients with CHF of ischemic genesis (n=254) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP, n=244) were formed. Two-dimensional echocardiography techniques in Band M-mode, color Doppler, and tissue Doppler imaging were carried out.

Results. Patients with ICMP and DCMP had the same pattern of LV remodeling (mainly on the type of eccentric hypertrophy), but they reliably differed in the basic parameters of LV architectonics: endsystolic and end-diastolic dimensions, LV volume, LV myocardial mass and values of these indicators, indexed by body surface area. DCMP patients had a higher value of medial-lateral dimension and volume of left atrial, pathological mitral and tricuspid regurgitation was registered more often.

Conclusion. It was found that left heart dimensions and volumes of DCMP patients exceed similar parameters in patients with ICMP. The possible association of the results with future adverse outcomes of CHF demands further research.
The relationship between gut microbiota, chronic systemic inflammation, and endotoxemia in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Authors: Kaburova A. N. , Drapkina O. M. , Yudin S. M. , Yafarova A. A. , Koretsky S. N. , Pokrovskaya M. S. , Makarov V. V. , Kraevoy S. A. , Shoibonov B. B. , Efimova I. A. , Serebryanskaya Z. Z.
Published: October 2022

Aim. To study the relationship between the abundance of the genera in the gut microbiota (GM) and levels of serum biomarkers of chronic systemic inflammation and endotoxemia in patients with HFpEF.

Material and methods. The composition of GM among 42 patients with HFpEF (men, 57,1%) was assessed by 16S rRNA sequencing. The median age was 67,0 years, interquartile range [64,0; 71,5] years. Correlation and multivariate regression analysis (with adjustments for sex and age) of relationships between the relative abundance of intestinal bacteria and the concentrations of serum biomarkers including high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), interleukins (IL) 1β and 6, the soluble suppressor of tumorigenicity (sST2), and the level of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was carried out.

Results. According to multivariate regression analysis, the relative abundance of Haemophilus was directly related to the concentration of IL-1β (odds ratio (ОR) 32,37, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2,071237,69, p=0,025), Coriobacteriaceae (unclassified) — with IL-6 (ОR 6,27, (1,42-36,74), p=0,024), Porphyromonadaceae (unclassified) — with sST2 (ОR 5,96, (1,33-34,39), p=0,028), and the relative abundance of the genera Pseudomonas (ОR 7,09, (1,45-42,39), p=0,020), Parasutterella (ОR 4,55, (1,07-22,76), p=0,047) and Clostridiaceae (unclassified) (ОR 4,85, (1,06-24,7), p=0,045) was directly associated with LPS levels.

Conclusion. In patients with HFpEF, the relative abundance of some GM genera (e.g., Haemophilus, Coriobacteriaceae (unclassified), Porphyromonadaceae (unclassified), Pseudomonas, Parasutterella, Clostridiaceae (unclassified)) is statistically significantly associated with the concentration of biomarkers of chronic systemic inflammation and endotoxemia.
Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among the working-age population: associations with socio-demographic indicators and behavioral risk factors (ESSE RF-2 data)
Authors: Evstifeeva S. E. , Shalnova S. A. , Kutsenko V. A. , Yarovaya E. V. , Balanova Yu. A. , Imaeva A. E. , Kapustina A. V. , Muromtseva G. A. , Maksimov S. A. , Karamnova N. S. , Soplenkova A. G. , Filichkina E. M. , Viktorova I. A. , Prishchepa N. N. , Redko A. N. , Yakushin S. S. , Drapkina O. M
Published: October 2022

Aim. To assess the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) using the liver obesity index — FLI (Fatty Liver Index), and to study its associations with socio-demographic indicators and behavioral risk factors for NAFLD.

Material and methods. The data from the multicenter ESSE-RF study (Epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases in the regions of the Russian Federation) — samples from the unorganized male and female population aged 25-64 years were used. 5,161 respondents were included, of which 2,275 (44,1%) were men. To assess the prevalence of NAFLD, the liver obesity index FLI was used, calculated according to the formula by Bedogni G, et al. (2006). A high FLI index ≥60 was considered a predictor of liver steatosis.

Results. High FLI ≥60 was detected in 38,5% of men and 26,6% of women. Multivariate analysis of associations of high FLI index in men and women showed a strong relationship with age: men — odds ratio (OR) 5,01, 95% confidence interval (CI): 3,82-6,59 (p<0,0001) and women — OR 8,58, 95% CI: 6,39-11,64 (p<0,0001), living in rural areas: men — OR 1,32, 95% CI: 1,06-1,63 (p=0,011) and women — OR 1,4, 95% CI: 1,15-1,71 (p=0,001). The FLI index ≥60 was significantly associated with low physical activity (p=0,001) in men and current smoking in women (p=0,013).

Conclusion. A high FLI index ≥60 is most common among men, significantly associated with age, living in rural areas, currently smoking women, and low physical activity men. Higher education, in relation to FLI ≥60, had a protective effect on women.
Ultrasound-assisted examinations are a competence formed in the process of interdisciplinary interactions in clinical practice
Authors: Dzhioeva O. N.
Published: October 2022

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A Novel Method for Image to Text Extraction Using Tesseract-OCR
Authors: Kumar Garai Sayan , Paul Ojaswita , Dey Upayan , Ghoshal Sayan , Biswas Neepa , Mondal Sandip
Published: October 2022

Text extraction process can play a vital role for detecting valuable information from a selected image. This text extraction process involves text detection, localization, marking, tracking, extraction, enhancement and finally recognition task. It is a difficult task to detect these
text characters, because of their variation of size, style, font, orientation, alignment, contrast, color and textured background. There is a growing demand of information detection, indexing and retrieval from various multimedia documents nowadays. Several methods have been developed for
extraction of text from an image. This article proposes a novel method for image to text extraction. In this paper, we are presenting a multiresolution morphology based text segmentation process suitable for various types of non-text elements like drawing, pictures, halftones or etc. For image
processing, python library OpenCV is used and for text extraction Tessaract is used. Python Imaging Library (PIL) is capable to handle the opening and manipulation of images in many formats in Python. Also we are in testing of such an application that can give output in every language correctly.
Recent Developments on Elastic Optical Networks: A brief Survey
Authors: Mukherjee Aparajita , Choudhury Panchali Datta
Published: October 2022

Elastic optical networks provide flexible bandwidth allocation which helps to optimize overall bandwidth usage in a network. Though the study in this field is more than a decade long, some recent developments like inclusion of machine learning tools and new protection based approaches
have emerged. In this paper, we review some of the recent developments in elastic optical networks using machine learning, different routing schemes and protection approaches. We have pointed out future research scope and challenges in this area of work.
Nursing workload associated with neonatal mortality risk: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Silveira Raquel Rondina Pupo da , Serafim Clarita Terra Rodrigues , Castro Meire Cristina Novelli e , Rodrigues Gabrielle Maria , Corrente José Eduardo , Lima Silvana Andrea Molina
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the association between nursing workload and neonatal mortality risk in newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Methods: this is an observational, cross-sectional study conducted from January 2019 to January 2020. Results: the sample consisted of 399 newborns, 55.4% male, Nursing Activities Score mean of 67.5%, and Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology Perinatal Extension mean of 17.7, revealed itself as a predictor of the risk of death, while gestational age, length of hospitalization, and the first-minute Apgar established a protective relationship. The correlation between workload and neonatal mortality was low (r= 0.23, p=0.0009). Conclusions: the workload of the nursing team is not associated with the risk of mortality in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as measured by the Nursing Activities Score.
Carga de trabalho de enfermagem associada ao risco de mortalidade neonatal: um estudo transversal
Authors: Silveira Raquel Rondina Pupo da , Serafim Clarita Terra Rodrigues , Castro Meire Cristina Novelli e , Rodrigues Gabrielle Maria , Corrente José Eduardo , Lima Silvana Andrea Molina
Published: October 2022

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a associação entre a carga de trabalho de enfermagem e o risco de mortalidade neonatal em recém-nascidos internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo observacional, do tipo transversal, realizado no período de janeiro de 2019 a janeiro de 2020. Resultados: a amostra constituiu-se de 399 recém-nascidos, sendo 55,4% do sexo masculino, Nursing Activities Score médio de 67,5%, Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology Perinatal Extension médio de 17,7 e mostrou se como preditor para risco de óbito, enquanto a idade gestacional, tempo de internação e Apgar do primeiro minuto estabeleceram uma relação protetora. A correlação entre carga de trabalho e o risco de mortalidade neonatal, foi baixa (r= 0,23, p=0.0009). Conclusões: a carga de trabalho da equipe de enfermagem, mensurada pelo “Nursing Activities Score”, não está associada ao risco de mortalidade no âmbito da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal.
Violence against nursing workers: repercussions on patient access and safety
Authors: Busnello Grasiele Fatima , Trindade Letícia de Lima , Pai Daiane Dal , Beck Carmem Lúcia Colomé , Ribeiro Olga Maria Pimenta Lopes , Borges Elisabete Maria das Neves , Schoeninger Maiara Daís
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the repercussions of violence against nursing professionals, in the access and safety of patients in Family Health Strategy. Methods: a mixed study, with 169 nursing professionals. We used a socio-labor questionnaire, Survey Questionnaire Workplace Violence in the Health Sector, a patient safety instrument and interviews. Results: verbal aggression was related to support (p=0.048), respect (p=0.021), hours of care (p=0.047) and patient safety behaviors (p=0.033) among professionals. Suffering from bullying was related to fear of questioning when something is wrong (p=0.010) and lack of support from management (p=0.016). Victims of physical violence felt that their mistakes could be used against them. Mixed data converge and confirm that violence affects professional behavior and puts Primary Health Care attributes at risk. Conclusions: violence affects workers’ behavior, interferes with the care provided, weakens the access and safety of patients.
Construção e validação de álbum seriado para acompanhantes de pacientes com Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Authors: Fernandes Cristina da Silva , Lima Magda Milleyde de Sousa , Araújo Dariane Veríssimo de , Galindo Neto Nelson Miguel , Caetano Joselany Áfio , Barros Lívia Moreira
Published: October 2022

RESUMO Objetivos: construir e validar álbum seriado, para ser utilizado no planejamento da alta hospitalar de pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral. Métodos: estudo metodológico, com construção do álbum seriado, validação por 22 juízes e avaliação por 22 acompanhantes. Os dados foram coletados a partir do Instrumento de Validação de Conteúdo Educacional em Saúde, com os acompanhantes, a partir do Suitability Assessment of Materials. Resultados: o álbum seriado possui 21 páginas. O Índice de Validade de Conteúdo global foi igual a 0,87 entre os juízes especialistas e 1,0 entre os acompanhantes. Conclusões: a tecnologia educacional construída foi considerada válida pelos juízes e avaliada como compreensível pelos acompanhantes, de forma que se apresentou como recurso tecnológico viável para utilização na educação em saúde de acompanhantes de pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral.
A resiliência e a redução do estresse ocupacional na Enfermagem
Authors: Schultz Carmen Cristiane , Colet Christiane de Fátima , Benetti Eliane Raquel Rieth , Tavares Juliana Petri , Stumm Eniva Miladi Fernandes , Treviso Patrícia
Published: October 2022

Resumo Objetivo: analisar a associação entre resiliência e estresse ocupacional de profissionais de Enfermagem de um hospital geral. Método: estudo observacional, transversal, envolvendo 321 profissionais de Enfermagem. Os dados coletados foram: variáveis sociodemográficas e laborais, estresse e resiliência, analisadas com estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: 54,5% dos participantes apresentaram resiliência moderada e 36,4%, alta; 73,5% estavam em risco de exposição ao estresse ocupacional; verificada a relação entre demandas psicológicas e categoria profissional (p=0,009), entre controle sobre o trabalho e idade (p=0,04), categoria profissional (p<0,001), exercer cargo de chefia (p=0,009), ser especialista (p=0,006) e entre suporte social e categoria profissional (p<0,001), exercer cargo de chefia (p=0,03), jornada diária de trabalho (p=0,03), ser especialista (p<0,001). Houve associação entre o Fator I de resiliência - resoluções de ações e valores e controle sobre o trabalho (p=0,04) e o apoio social (p=0,002). Conclusão: os profissionais de Enfermagem de um hospital geral apresentaram moderada a alta resiliência que, associada ao alto controle sobre o trabalho e ao elevado apoio social, pode contribuir para a redução da exposição ao estresse ocupacional.
La resiliencia y la reducción del estrés laboral en Enfermería
Authors: Schultz Carmen Cristiane , Colet Christiane de Fátima , Benetti Eliane Raquel Rieth , Tavares Juliana Petri , Stumm Eniva Miladi Fernandes , Treviso Patrícia
Published: October 2022

Resumen Objetivo: analizar la asociación entre resiliencia y estrés ocupacional de profesionales de Enfermería de un hospital general. Método: estudio observacional y transversal, realizado en 321 profesionales de Enfermería. Los datos recolectados fueron: variables sociodemográficas y laborales, estrés y resiliencia, analizados con estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: 54,5% de los participantes presentaron resiliencia moderada y 36,4% alta; 73,5% estaban en riesgo de exposición al estrés ocupacional; fue verificada la relación entre demandas psicológicas y categoría profesional (p=0,009), entre control sobre el trabajo y edad (p=0,04), categoría profesional (p<0,001), ejercer cargo de jefatura (p=0,009), ser especialista (p=0,006) y entre soporte social y categoría profesional (p<0,001), ejercer cargo de jefatura (p=0,03), jornada diaria de trabajo (p=0,03), ser especialista (p<0,001). Se encontró asociación entre el Factor I de resiliencia [resolución de acciones y valores y control sobre el trabajo (p=0,04)] y el apoyo social (p=0,002). Conclusión: los profesionales de Enfermería de un hospital general presentaron de moderada a alta resiliencia, que asociada al alto control sobre el trabajo y al elevado apoyo social puede contribuir para la reducción de la exposición al estrés ocupacional.
Factores asociados al riesgo relacionado con el uso de sustancias psicoactivas por hombres privados de libertad
Authors: Baccon Wanessa Cristina , Salci Maria Aparecida , Gavioli Aroldo , Oliveira Magda Lúcia Félix de , Marques Francielle Renata Danielli Martins , Marques Priscila Garcia
Published: October 2022

Resumen Objetivo: evaluar los factores asociados al riesgo relacionado con el uso de sustancias psicoactivas en hombres internados en una prisión, en un municipio en el Sur de Brasil. Método: datos transversales de 220 hombres privados de libertad, internados en una institución de custodia provisional, en el estado de Paraná, recolectados con instrumento de rastreo y cuestionario. Se utilizó el análisis de regresión logística binaria y la razón de chances para verificar asociaciones entre el riesgo relacionado con el uso de sustancias psicoactivas y las características sociodemográficas, de las condiciones de vida antes del encarcelamiento y del encarcelamiento actual. Resultados: el modelo ajustado reveló asociación del consumo con: el color de la piel marrón/negra y amarilla; aquellos que tuvieron apenas uno de los padres responsables hasta los 15 años de edad; edad de la primera prisión con 18 años o más; profesar religión; trabajar antes de la prisión; residencia propia; vivir solo; y, recibir visitas en la prisión. Conclusión: los factores identificados son útiles para introducir propuestas de tratamientos eficaces y reducir los vacíos y la vulnerabilidad social existentes en la prisión.
Factors associated with risk related to the use of psychoactive substances by men deprived of their liberty
Authors: Baccon Wanessa Cristina , Salci Maria Aparecida , Gavioli Aroldo , Oliveira Magda Lúcia Félix de , Marques Francielle Renata Danielli Martins , Marques Priscila Garcia
Published: October 2022

Abstract Objective: to evaluate the factors associated with risk related to the use of psychoactive substances in male inmates of a prison in a city in the South of Brazil. Method: a cross-sectional data from 220 men deprived of liberty, inmates of a provisional custody institution in the State of Paraná, collected with a screening instrument and questionnaire. Binary logistic regression and odds ratio analysis were used to verify associations between risk related to substance use and socio-demographic characteristics of living conditions before incarceration and current incarceration. Results: the adjusted model revealed association of consumption with skin color brown/black and yellow, those who had only one parent responsible until age 15, age at first arrest 18 or older, professing religion, working before arrest, owning their own house, living alone, receiving visitors in prison. Conclusion: the identified factors are useful to insert effective treatment proposals and reduce the gaps and social vulnerability existing in prison.
Anesthesia or seizure-like behavior? The effects of two Amazonian plants, Acmella oleracea and Piper alatabaccum in zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Authors: Leite M. , Tercya H. , Nascimento B. G. , Rodrigues J. , Santos R. , Costa B. P. D. , Nascimento W. L. , Luis Z. G. , Lima-Maximino M. , Maximino C. , Siqueira-Silva D. H.
Published: October 2022

Abstract Currently, available fish anesthetics can produce important side effects, including respiratory arrest and distress. Easy-to-implement alternatives with low toxicity are needed to ensure fish health as well as to help artisanal fisheries and fish sellers in handling and transporting fishes, and native plants seems to be the best alternative. We aimed to implement an anesthetic protocol using crude ethanolic extracts from flowers and leaves of two Amazonian plants, the Acmella oleracea and Piper alatabaccum. We first tested the extracts for anesthesia, using the zebrafish as model. Even though in some treatments the animals apparently entered deep anesthesia, many of them presented aberrant behaviors and even died. Thus, we performed new experiments testing the extracts effects on seizure-like behaviors of the fish. Only the leaf extract of A. oleracea has potential effects for fish anesthesia. Both the flower extract from this plant and the leaf extract from P. alatabaccum induced seizure-like behavior in the animals. In conclusion, besides bringing a possible new anesthetic protocol for fish, our work draws attention for the neurotoxic effects the anesthetic solutions may cause, since several studies defend other Piper species as anesthetic for fish and A. oleracea flowers’ extract was already pointed as fish anesthetic.
Intellectual property and industry performance in Brazil
Authors: Silva Marina B. , Santana José R.
Published: October 2022

Abstract Purpose: To analyze the influence of trademark registration and patent application on the economic-financial performance of publicly traded companies in the Brazilian manufacturing industry between 1995 and 2014. Originality/value: The approach offers critical reflections for decision making by firm management and its investors. Analyses of companies’ economic and financial performance in the Brazilian manufacturing industry, based on the strategy of protecting their intellectual property, especially considering the time interval analyzed, have not been identified in recent literature. Design/methodology/approach: Manufacturing companies listed on the Brazilian stock exchange were studied. Between1995 and 2014 were considered in a sample composed of 49 companies and 746 observations. Estimates were made using panel regression models. The dependent variables are market value and return on assets. The independent variables (controlled) are trademark registrations and patent applications (intellectual property). Findings: A positive and statistically significant relationship was observed between trademark registrations and patent applications and the firms’ market value. As they are assets that reflect the company’s image in the market, the protection of trademarks seems to reflect well on the perception of the company’s shareholders, which impacts the market value. In the case of patents, the positive effect on market performance is related to the investor’s positive expectation of the firm’s application in technology, innovation, and intellectual property. No positive impact of intellectual property on the return on assets has been identified.
Quality of the diet of pregnant women in the scope of Primary Health Care
Authors: LEÃO Giselle Mara Mendes Silva , CRIVELLENTI Lívia Castro , BRITO Maria Fernanda Santos Figueiredo , SILVEIRA Marise Fagundes , PINHO Lucinéia de
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the quality of the diet of the pregnant women monitored by the Family Health Strategy teams and associated factors. Methods This is a population-based cross-sectional study, carried out with 1244 pregnant women between 2018 and 2019. The Diet Quality Index Adapted for Pregnant Women was used to measure the quality of the diet and associate it with risk factors (sociodemographic, obstetric, clinical, behavioral, nutritional status) during the pregnancy. A hierarchical model composed of three blocks was used. A multinomial logistic regression was applied. Results The general average of this Diet Quality Index was 72.75 points, the average of the 1st tercile was 56.06 points, the average of the 2nd tercile was 73.71 points and the average of the 3rd was 88.51 points. The worst diet quality was related to pregnant women with lower education (OR=2.36; 95% CI=1.39-4.01), sedentary women (OR=1.37; 95% CI=1.17-2, 61), those who had a negative self-perception of food (OR=2.00; 95% CI=1.45-2.76) and who had 3 to 5 meals a day (OR=1.83; 95% CI=1.26-2.77), and less than 3 (OR=2.64; 95% CI=1.13-6.18). Conclusion The present study identified that pregnant women with less education, sedentary, and with inadequate nutritional characteristics presented worse diet qualities.
Frequency of vitamin d deficiency in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and its relationship with obesity, depression, and pain intensity: a cross-sectional study
Authors: MEMİÇ-İNAN Cansu , SÖKÜLMEZ-KAYA Pınar , AKAR Semih
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT Objective This study was conducted to determine the frequency of vitamin D deficiency in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and to define the relationship between vitamin D levels and obesity, depression, and pain intensity. Methods This study was conducted with 69 patients (Male = 32, Female = 37) diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis. The participants’ 25(OH)D levels were measured by radioimmunoassay. In addition, bone metabolic status, including bone mineral density and bone turnover markers, was also evaluated. The Beck Depression Inventory was used to determine the depression statuses of the patients, while the McGill Melzack Pain Questionnaire was administered to measure pain intensity. The results were evaluated at a significance level of p<0.05. Results Vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/mL) was found in 76.8% of the patients. Binary logistic regression analysis showed a significantly higher frequency of vitamin D deficiency in patients who: 1) had higher body mass indexes (OR 3.197, 95% CI 1.549-6.599); 2) fared higher in Beck’s depression score (OR 1.817, 95% CI 1.027–3.217); and 3) were female rather than male (OR 1.700, 95% CI 0.931-3.224) (p<0.05). Conclusion In this study, vitamin D deficiency was prevalent in lumbar spinal stenosis patients. In addition, obese, depressed, and female individuals have higher risks of vitamin D deficiency.
Dynamics of coffee output in Nigeria
Authors: Onwusiribe Ndubuisi Chigozirim , Mbanasor Jude Anayochukwu , Oteh Ogbannaya Ukeh
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Coffee is a strategic cash crop for poverty reduction and economic growth in Nigeria, and it is consumed worldwide, making it a significant source of income at both the micro and macro levels. This study analysed the trends in ' 'Nigeria's coffee output and the short and long-run determinants of coffee output in Nigeria. A period of 38 years was considered and the data were sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Bank and the International Coffee Organization. The linear trend and the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model were instrumental in the data analysis. The trend analysis reveals that coffee output is decreasing, necessitating immediate action. Fertiliser use and land availability for farmers require extra attention in the short run because they are significant and had a positive impact on coffee output. In the long-run climate change, producer price and fertiliser use negatively impact the coffee farmers' output. The need to make land easily accessible to coffee farmers by amending land use regulations to ensure the conservation and expansion of farmlands is one of the most notable recommendations of this study.
Effect of educational intervention for compliance of school adolescents with the human papillomavirus vaccine
Authors: Ferreira Hellen Lívia Oliveira Catunda , Siqueira Cícero Mendes , Sousa Leilane Barbosa de , Nicolau Ana Izabel Oliveira , Lima Thaís Marques , Aquino Priscila de Souza , Pinheiro Ana Karina Bezerra
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the effects of “Piss off, HPV!”, an educational intervention to increase adolescents’ knowledge, attitude and compliance with human papillomavirus vaccination. Method: a randomized clinical trial by cluster, carried out in six schools in two municipalities in Ceará, with 238 girls. The control group (n = 120) received routine instructions, and the intervention group (n = 118), printed message cards about the quadrivalent HPV vaccine. A pre- and post-intervention knowledge, attitude and practice survey was applied to both groups. The McNemar test, to analyze knowledge, attitude and pre- and post-intervention practice, the chi-square test, to compare compliance in relation to knowledge and attitude, and a logistic regression model, to assess vaccine compliance, were carried out. A significance level of 5% was adopted. Results: pre-intervention, knowledge was inadequate and attitude was adequate in both groups. Post-intervention, adequate knowledge and practices became greater in the intervention group. Adequate post-intervention knowledge and attitude, in addition to being 12 years of age or older, increase the chance for vaccination, explaining 70% of the practice. Conclusion: the educational intervention was effective for adolescents’ knowledge and compliance with the quadrivalent HPV vaccine. UTN: U1111-1254-5546; ReBEC: RBR-107hzdqt.
Efeito de intervenção educativa para adesão de adolescentes escolares à vacina contra o papilomavírus humano
Authors: Ferreira Hellen Lívia Oliveira Catunda , Siqueira Cícero Mendes , Sousa Leilane Barbosa de , Nicolau Ana Izabel Oliveira , Lima Thaís Marques , Aquino Priscila de Souza , Pinheiro Ana Karina Bezerra
Published: October 2022

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos da intervenção educativa “Sai fora, HPV!” para aumento do conhecimento, atitude e adesão de adolescentes à vacinação contra o papilomavírus humano. Método: ensaio clínico randomizado por conglomerado, realizado em seis escolas de dois municípios cearenses, com 238 meninas. O grupo controle (n = 120) recebeu orientações rotineiras, e o grupo intervenção (n = 118), cartões-mensagem impressos sobre a vacina HPV quadrivalente. Aplicou-se inquérito conhecimento, atitude e prática pré- e pós-intervenção em ambos os grupos. Realizaram-se Testes de McNemar, para analisar conhecimento, atitude e prática pré- e pós-intervenção, do Qui-Quadrado, para comparar adesão em relação ao conhecimento e atitude, e modelo de regressão logística, para avaliação da adesão à vacina. Adotou-se nível de significância 5%. Resultados: pré-intervenção, conhecimento era inadequado e atitude adequada em ambos os grupos. Pós-intervenção, conhecimento e práticas adequados se tornaram maior no grupo intervenção. Conhecimento e atitude adequados pós-intervenção, além da idade maior ou igual a 12, aumentam a chance para vacinação, explicando 70% da prática. Conclusão a intervenção educativa foi efetiva para conhecimento e adesão da vacina HPV quadrivalente pelas adolescentes. UTN: U1111-1254-5546; ReBEC: RBR-107hzdqt.
Effectiveness of warm compresses in reducing the temperature of febrile children: A pilot randomized clinical trial
Authors: Souza Mariana Vieira de , Souza Danton Matheus de , Damião Elaine Buchhorn Cintra , Buchhorn Soraia Matilde Marques , Rossato Lisabelle Mariano , Salvetti Marina de Goés
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effect of the application of a warm compress in association with the prescribed antipyretic drug compared to the effect of the prescribed antipyretic alone, in reducing fever in hospitalized children. Method: This is a pilot randomized clinical trial performed in pediatric units of a secondary-level hospital. The convenience sample consisted of 33 children with axillary temperature greater than or equal to 37.8°C (100°F), randomized to the control group (antipyretics) or intervention group (antipyretics + warm compresses). Temperature was monitored in both groups for 3 hours and data were collected using standardized instruments, analyzed using Mann Whitney, Fisher’s Exact, Chi-Square, and ANOVA tests. Results: The control group consisted of 17 children and the intervention group of 16 children. The temperature of all children decreased over time, with progressive attenuation, with a lower final mean in the control group (p=0.035). In the intervention group, irritability and crying were observed in 12.5% of the children. Conclusion: The application of warm compresses in association with antipyretics was not effective in reducing fever in hospitalized children compared to the use of pharmacological measures alone. Clinical trial registration protocol: UTN-U1111-1229-1599.
PERSONAGENS EM CENA NA FICÇÃO MACHADIANA
Authors: saraiva Juracy Assmann
Published: October 2022

Resumo O artigo retoma duas cartas trocadas entre Machado de Assis e Quintino Bocaiuva e desenvolve a ideia de que as observações deste, relativas às primeiras peças teatrais do escritor, e a atuação do próprio Machado como avaliador de textos dramáticos estimularam sua reflexão crítica sobre o processo de produção de romances. Nesse sentido, identifica procedimentos discursivos próprios da dramaturgia em Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas e em Dom Casmurro e salienta apelos de ordem sensorial que se projetam nas obras, atuando sobre a percepção do leitor e transformando-o em espectador de dramas ou de comédias, em que as personagens se comportam como atores.
Participación ocupacional e inclusión social de la comunidad LGBTIQ+ en la región de Magallanes y Antártica Chilena
Authors: Candia Oskarina Palma , Villegas Katherine Rojas , Soliz Carla Soliz , Navarrete Lucha Venegas
Published: October 2022

Resumen Introducción Las personas de la diversidad sexual se han visto vulneradas en sus Derechos Humanos y marginadas de participar en algunos espacios, y ocupaciones producto de prejuicios y construcciones sociales que se han impuesto como cultura predominante a lo largo de la historia. Objetivos Conocer la percepción de personas de la comunidad LGBTIQ+, acerca de su inclusión social y participación ocupacional en los diferentes espacios de la vida cotidiana en la región de Magallanes y Antártica Chilena. Método Se aplicaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a personas LGBTIQ+ entre 20 y 40 años, los relatos fueron interpretados a través del análisis de contenido, utilizando metodología cualitativa con enfoque descriptivo. Resultados Se obtienen diferentes opiniones en relación a la participación ocupacional de personas LGBTIQ+, señalando algunas experiencias positivas de aceptación, sin embargo, predominan experiencias de discriminación y violencia, así como situaciones de injusticias o privación ocupacional producto de prejuicios y creencias, tanto sociales como personales (conciencia ocupacional). De acuerdo a los relatos se recogen necesidades y propuestas para lograr participación ocupacional e inclusión plena. Conclusiones La participación ocupacional e inclusión social de la comunidad LGBTIQ+, se ve afectada por la discriminación, los prejuicios y creencias de personas de la región de Magallanes, evidenciándose que aúnse requiere avanzar, y generar espacios de capacitación y reeducación relacionado a las diversidades sexuales y de géneros, deconstruyendo los prejuicios y creencias que aún persisten en la región.
Significados do alcoolismo em uma reunião feminina de Alcoólicos Anônimos na cidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Authors: Campos Edemilson Antunes de , Cavalieri Francine Even de Sousa
Published: October 2022

O objetivo deste artigo é compreender os significados do alcoolismo de uma maneira êmica, isto é, tal como ele é concebido e vivenciado por mulheres que frequentam uma reunião feminina de Alcoólicos Anônimos (AA). Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, de abordagem etnográfica, em uma reunião exclusiva de mulheres em um grupo localizado na cidade de São Paulo, Brasil. O alcoolismo está ligado às assimetrias de gênero, que estabelecem uma diferença entre homens e mulheres em relação ao uso de bebidas alcoólicas, de modo que a reunião feminina de AA possui uma dimensão política que se contrapõe à cultura patriarcal de AA ao garantir às mulheres um espaço de gênero, moral e politicamente, privilegiado para que elas possam compartilhar e significar suas experiências e, por essa via, realizar seu tratamento do alcoolismo.
Atos de criação como processo vivo em pesquisa acadêmica
Authors: Cocchiaro Liliane Oraggio , Liberman Flavia , Ferigato Sabrina
Published: October 2022

Este artigo apresenta os múltiplos processos de criação vividos durante uma pesquisa de mestrado. Propõe instigar a inovação da investigação e da documentação acadêmica, mostrando a relevância da articulação entre arte, escrita e cuidado no contexto da formação de profissionais de saúde e da produção de conhecimento. Pretende dar visibilidade à pesquisa cartográfica, que se afirma como um processo de criação em si, gerando objetos agenciadores da conexão entre o pesquisador e o campo pesquisado, permitindo ao pesquisador aprofundar o vínculo com o tema e com todos os encontros intrínsecos à pesquisa. O campo de produção de dados aconteceu durante oficinas com práticas de expressão corporal, oral e escrita, envolvendo a criação de uma obra de arte grupal, um e-book com textos dos participantes e um livro-objeto, que materializa o devir da pesquisa científica em pesquisa-arte.
Racism: A challenge for bilingual education in Madrid
Authors: Doherty David Patrick , Acero Juana María Anguita , Pérez Francisco Javier Sánchez-Verdejo
Published: October 2022

Abstract With the increasing prevalence of bilingual public and private schools, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages heavily influences how English is taught in Spain, emphasizing plurilingualism and communicative competence, underlining the importance of education to reduce inequality and discrimination, and improving intercultural understanding. Since bilingual education can greatly impact this scenario (whether positively or negatively), it is important to outline the advantages and disadvantages of bilingual education nowadays. Additionally, we should admit that English language classes both disprove and propagate stereotypes, providing opportunities due to the ubiquity of the language, although not to everyone. This study aims to evaluate the success of English in secondary education, if it effectively gives opportunities and opens students to new cultures and if it raises awareness about racism. A survey was conducted with 406 students of Compulsory Secondary Education 1st and 4th grades at three schools in the Community of Madrid. We hypothesized that bilingual education students would be more open to difference and to new opportunities and would be more likely to recognize and challenge discrimination. The study found no significant differences in the responses given at the three schools. We contend that formal education impeded truthful answers and that a more casual questionnaire would be more appropriate.
Literacy is more than teaching a code: discourse and authorship in language teaching
Authors: Cerdas Luciene
Published: October 2022

Abstract This article aims to discuss the use of the phonic method in literacy, preconized, in the midst of a “methods quarrel,” as the only evidence-based way to teach literacy. Although this discussion is not recent, from 2019 on, it gains strength by integrating the National Literacy Policy (PNA) [Portuguese acronym of the name], in a very controversial moment regarding the directions of education in the country. In this context, the discussion proposed here is based on the dialogue with authors such as Cecília Goulart, Magda Soares, João Wanderley Geraldi, among others who have dedicated their studies to literacy and contributed to the expansion of the debate on teaching of the mother tongue. Supported by these authors and by the Bakhtinian perspective on language, this article also presents pedagogical practices performed by undergraduate students of the Pedagogy course at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in the scope of the extension project “The school-university partnership in children’s literacy and the initial training of literacy teachers”, through which they are inserted into the daily life of public schools and participate in the planning and development of didactic projects focused on children’s literacy. From the proposed discussions in this article and the performance of the undergraduates, one can glimpse practices based on the discursiveness of human relations, which are shown to be potent for the valorization of children’s voices, their authorship as readers and writers, and their protagonism in the literacy process, seeking to expand their repertoire of cultural practices of reading and writing and their formation as socio-historical and cultural subjects in the struggle for social inclusion.
Alfabetizar é mais que ensinar um código: discurso e autoria no ensino da língua
Authors: Cerdas Luciene
Published: October 2022

Resumo Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir o uso do método fônico na alfabetização, preconizado, em meio a uma “querela dos métodos”, como o único caminho baseado em evidências científicas para alfabetizar. Apesar dessa discussão não ser recente, a partir de 2019, ela ganha força ao integrar a Política Nacional de Alfabetização (PNA), em um momento bastante controverso quanto aos rumos da educação no país. Nesse contexto, a discussão proposta aqui se dá a partir do diálogo com autores como Cecília Goulart, Magda Soares, João Wanderley Geraldi, entre outros que têm se dedicado ao estudo da alfabetização e contribuído na ampliação do debate sobre o ensino da língua materna. Ancorado nesses autores e nos conhecimentos da perspectiva bakhtiniana sobre linguagem, este artigo apresenta práticas pedagógicas realizadas por licenciandos do curso de pedagogia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) no âmbito do projeto de extensão “A parceria escola e universidade na alfabetização das crianças e na formação inicial de alfabetizadores”, por meio do qual eles se inserem no cotidiano das escolas públicas e participam do planejamento e desenvolvimento de projetos didáticos voltados à alfabetização das crianças. A partir das discussões propostas neste artigo e da atuação dos licenciandos, vislumbram-se práticas fundamentadas na discursividade própria das relações humanas, que se mostram potentes pela valorização da voz das crianças, de sua autoria como leitoras e escritoras e de seu protagonismo no processo de alfabetização, visando à ampliação do seu repertório de práticas culturais de leitura e escrita e sua formação como sujeitos sócio-históricos e culturais na luta pela inclusão social.
Training intervention as a means for the implementation of mobile learning
Authors: Morales-Garcia Lizzet , Navarro Sandoval Catalina , García González María del Socorro
Published: October 2022

Abstract In this research, tools of the Ontosemiotic Approach (OSA) were used to analyse the formative experience of two teachers in Primary Education service, guided towards the design and implementation of tasks for mobile learning, based on the meaning of the natural number and the use of Kahoot. The experience was developed during a workshop on the design of interactive lessons, where teachers were trained on the use of Kahoot for the design of mathematical content and its implementation in a real class context. Didactic engineering in the general sense of OSA was used as a methodological element. Specifically, the case of the design and implementation of an interactive lesson on the meaning of number sequence was analysed, where some results of the retrospective analysis of the formative experience indicated that: 1) the reference meaning of the natural number is a tool that allows to guide the design of tasks towards the partial meanings, the identification of primary objects, and the Ontosemiotic analysis of them; 2) the use of mobile devices and Kahoot together motivated the teachers. With these results, two training actions are proposed, aimed at teachers: 1) the design of mobile content from the reference meaning of the natural number, and 2) the assessment of the didactic suitability of teaching experiences mediated by mobile devices.