bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perancangan Enterprise Architecture HMI Sampit Menggunakan TOGAF
Authors: Amelia Wulan Sari Sapitri
Published: July 2023

The Islamic Student Association (HMI) is an umbrella organization with a clear model of being Indonesian and Islamic, providing a platform to train and develop leaders with honesty and quality determination, faith and responsibility. The factors that provide direction within the organization to adopt an Enterprise Architecture (EA) system are aimed at enhancing what the organization needs. Enterprise architecture or what can be called Enterprise Architecture (EA) is a description of the task in question consisting of knowledge, actions, direction from the organization and architectural performance parameters in the description of the design or plan and development of an integrated system. TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) is a framework that is widely used in creating enterprise or organizational architectures. TOGAF offers methods and tools for creating, running, implementing, and maintaining enterprise architectures in existing systems. The results of this study are in the form of a blueprint that is expected to be useful for organizations as material to assist IT development in HMI.
Penerapan Analitycal Hierarchy Process Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Laptop
Authors: Lutfy Luthfi Alfuadi , Nur Hidayat  , Selviana Yunita  , Elika Thea Kirana
Published: July 2023

Laptops are very necessary for students in lectures. However, choosing a laptop for student needs is not easy. A way to help college students decide which laptop is right for their needs is to use a decision support system. The process used by DSS is the Analytical Hierarchy Process or AHP. shows that the Asus Vivobook Ultra 15 laptop is the first priority for students with a total score of 0.1243, the HP 250 G8 laptop is the second priority with a total score of 0.0951, and the Lenovo V14 G2 laptop is the last priority with a total score of 0.0823 for students. Based on the review and assessment of the previous chapter, the following conclusions can be drawn:1. Making DSS for laptop selection can be pursued with an analytical Hiarakiya process that ensures the criteria and weights are calculated systematically. 2. The process of analytic hierarchy, which is a decision support procedure for solving various multi-criteria decision problems, can also be used to solve the laptop selection problem.
Whistleblownig Dan Pengaduan Masyarakat Pendeteksian Serta Pencegahan Fraud BPK DIY
Authors: Rizqi Akbar Romadhoni
Published: July 2023

This research aimed to determine whistleblowing methods' effectiveness and public complaints in detecting and preventing fraud at BPK DIY Representative. This research used the interview method. The data that has been obtained will be processed using descriptive analysis techniques with a qualitative approach. The findings of this research show that the whistleblowing and public complaints method has a qualified design to provide facilities for whistleblowers to report fraud actions. All information from the whistleblowing method is very important as an early indication in detecting fraud. However, in its implementation of whistleblowing and community complaints, it has not run optimally.
Pengaruh Loyalitas Kualitas
Authors: Andriani Dewi
Published: July 2023

Pejuang UMKM harus bisa melihat barang apa saja yang laris di pasar lapangan. Hal ini bertujuan untuk menyesuaikan kebutuhan warga agar kami sebagai penggiat UMKM dapat menyediakannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner online. Fokus penelitian ini adalah kualitas produk dan persepsi harga kerupuk Hudi Jaya. Lokasi penelitian terletak di Simo Mojoruntut, Kecamatan Krembung, Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh kualitas layanan, kualitas produk, dan persepsi harga dapat disimpulkan, 1) terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan kualitas layanan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, 2) terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan produk. kualitas terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, 3) terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan persepsi harga terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, 4) pengaruh kualitas layanan, kualitas produk, dan persepsi harga terhadap loyalitas pelanggan secara simultan.
The patterns of soil nitrogen stocks and C:N stoichiometry under impervious surfaces in China
Authors: Ding Qian , Shao Hua , Zhang Chi , Fang Xia
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Accurate assessment of soil nitrogen (N) storage and carbon (C):N stoichiometry under impervious surface areas (ISAs) is key to understanding the impact of urbanization on soil health and the N cycle. Based on 888 soil profiles from 148 sampling sites in 41 cities across China, we estimated the country’s N stock (100 cm depth) in the ISA soil to be 96.88 Tg N with a mean N density (NISA) of 0.59±0.35 kg m–2, which was significantly lower (at all depths) than the soil N density (NPSA = 0.83±0.46 kg m–2) under the reference permeable surface areas (PSAs). Both NISA and NPSA were higher than the mean N density of natural soils in China. These findings indicate that urbanization did not cause soil N loss, but the conversion of PSA to ISA could reduce soil N by 29 %. In comparison with the PSA, the ISA had a lower soil organic carbon (SOC) to N ratio (SOC:N) of 10.33±2.62 and a significant C–N correlation, showing no signs of C–N decoupling as suggested by the previous studies that might have been misled by the extremely high total C:total N ratio in the ISA soil. Moreover, the ISA had smaller variances in the SOC:N ratio than did the PSA, indicating convergence of soil C:N stoichiometry due to ISA conversion. Unlike natural soil, the SOC:NISA was negatively correlated with temperature. Unlike the vertical pattern in natural permeable soils, whose N density declined faster in the upper soil layers than in the lower layers, NISA decreased linearly with depth. In the spatial map of China’s NISA, the highest NISA was found in the northeast and the lowest in the southeast, and the highest SOC:N ratio was found in the Yangtze River Delta. This study revealed the unique spatial patterns of soil N under the ISA in China, which could potentially improve our capacity to assess and model urban biogeochemical cycles.
Simulating sea level extremes from synthetic low-pressure systems
Authors: Särkkä Jani , Räihä Jani , Rantanen Mika , Kämäräinen Matti
Published: July 2023

Abstract. In this article we present a method for numerical simulations of extreme sea levels using synthetic low-pressure systems as atmospheric forcing. Our simulations can be considered as estimates of the high sea levels that may be reached when a low-pressure system of high intensity and optimal track passes the studied region. We test the method using sites located along the Baltic Sea coast and simulate synthetic cyclones with various intensities and tracks. To model the effects of the cyclone properties on sea level, we simulate internal Baltic Sea water level variations with a numerical two-dimensional hydrodynamic model, forced by an ensemble of time-dependent wind and air-pressure fields from synthetic cyclones. The storm surges caused by the synthetic cyclones come on top of the mean water level of the Baltic Sea, for which we used a fixed upper estimate of 100 cm. We find high extremes in the northern Bothnian Bay and in the eastern Gulf of Finland, where the sea level extreme due to the synthetic cyclone reach up to 3.5 meters. In the event that the mean water level of the Baltic Sea has a maximal value (1 meter) during the cyclone, highest sea levels of 4.5 meters could thus be reached. We find our method to be suitable for use in further studies of sea level extremes.
El fundamento. La identidad del presbítero, base y meta de la formación sacerdotal
Authors: Richi Alberti Gabriel
Published: July 2023

A la luz de la enseñanza de la exhortación apostólica Pastores dabo vobis de san Juan Pablo II, la presente nota –que tiene en cuenta el estudio del profesor Vitali– propone la “eclesiología sacramental” del Vaticano II como perspectiva teológica adecuada para una reflexión sobre el pueblo sacerdotal y el ministerio presbiteral que supere dicotomías indebidas entre clave cristológica y clave eclesiológica.
Il fondamento. L'identità del presbitero, fondamento e scopo della formazione sacerdotale
Authors: Vitali Dario
Published: July 2023

A trent’anni da Pastores Dabo Vobis, una domanda sull’identità del presbitero pone una duplice questione: la prima riguarda la concezione dell’identità del presbitero proposta dall’esortazione apostolica post-sinodale; la seconda riguarda il valore che quella proposta assume per la Chiesa di oggi.  Per rispondere, bisogna contestualizzare il documento, fissando con precisione il terminus a quo, vale a dire il concilio Vaticano II, y il terminus ad quem, cioè la pubblicazione della Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis da parte della Congregazione (ora Dicastero) per il Clero. Tra questi due termini, si può sviluppare una riflessione alla luce di alcune sotto-domande: Che fondamento pone PDV alla dottrina del sacerdozio ministeriale? Qual è la recezione delle affermazioni conciliari in PDV? Che valore ha oggi PDV?
Ways of seeing: The power and limitation of video evidence across law and policy
Authors: Ristovska Sandra
Published: July 2023

Legal and policy considerations about the mechanisms driving visual attention, perception, and interpretation have not always kept pace with the ever-increasing use of video as evidence. Discussing existing and emerging challenges with the authentication and interpretation of video as evidence, this article argues that a critical understanding of visual epistemologies across law and policy domains remains a critical task. Drawing on research presented in each of the articles in this special issue, it suggests that sound policy, guidance, and education on the wide-ranging evidentiary functions and limitations of video may be especially important at this critical juncture when generative AI threatens to exacerbate existing challenges with visual meaning making more broadly.
Psychological perspectives on the presentation of video evidence: How perceivers weight what is seen and unseen
Authors: Granot Yael , Igliozzi David
Published: July 2023

Video evidence is proliferating in the courtroom, outpacing the incremental advances in policies governing its use. Psychological research on attention and perception indicates that people are vulnerable to numerous biases in how they interpret video. The dynamic format of such evidence directs attention in distinct ways, and the visual system selectively captures some pieces of information at the expense of others. Thus, perceivers who must make decisions about video evidence are vulnerable to overweighting the information they see, underweighting the information they do not see, and being overconfident about their interpretation of what they see. We marshal emerging research on attention and cognition to consider perceivers’ vulnerabilities to video evidence. Further, we ask whether instruction interventions may disrupt biases in decision-making about video evidence. We present pilot data suggesting that instructions to consider information missing from a scene might bridge the gap between disparate perceptions of body camera and dashcam footage of the same scene.
Painting the narrative: Police body-worn cameras, report writing, and the techno-regulation of policework
Authors: Newell Bryce Clayton , Koen Marthinus C.
Published: July 2023

Police body-worn cameras (BWCs) have emerged in response to calls for greater police transparency and accountability. Leveraged as techno-regulatory tools with the potential to influence officer behavior, BWCs may also afford officers opportunities to review video footage prior to writing incident reports, which has implications for how police-public interactions are documented in official records. In this study of BWC adoption by a police agency in the United States, we examine how officers’ ideological perspectives on BWCs, technological limitations, and policy-related concerns influenced their decisions about whether and how to review video as part of their report writing practice. In conclusion, we argue that police practitioners and policy-makers should provide clearer policy guidance to officers about how BWC footage should be used in the report writing process and that police administrators, policy-makers, and researchers should directly consider the role that technology might play in regulating officer behavior, even in unintended ways.
PHÂN TÍCH MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN TRẢI NGHIỆM NGƯỜI BỆNH ĐIỀU TRỊ NỘI TRÚ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA TỈNH NAM ĐỊNH, NĂM 2020
Authors: Lý Trần Thị , Đại Trần Bảng , Ngọc Cao Ánh
Published: July 2023

Đặt vấn đề: Đo lường trải nghiệm người bệnh đem lại lợi ích cho toàn bộ hệ thống chăm sóc sứckhỏe: cho người bệnh, cho đơn vị cung cấp dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe, cho các nhà lãnh đạo y tế vàcho các nhà hoạch định chính sách.Mục tiêu: Phân tích một số yếu tố liên quan đến trải nghiệm người bệnh điều trị nội trú tại Khoa Nộitổng hợp, Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Nam Định, năm 2020.Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu cắt ngangKết quả: Kết quả nghiên cứu về trải nghiệm của 320 NB cho thấy, 81,1% NB trải nghiệm mức bìnhthường (từ 6-8 điểm). 16,1% NB trải nghiệm tích cực (từ 9-10 điểm). Tuổi, giới tính, tình trạng kinhtế có liên quan đến trải nghiệm tích cực của NB. Những trải nghiệm lúc nhập viện, trải nghiệm vềcơ sở vật chất, về hoạt động khám chữa bệnh và trước lúc xuất viện đều có liên quan tới việc chấmđiểm bệnh viện.
Ricardo Enrique Bara in memoriam
Authors: Martinez Cintia Karina
Published: July 2023

Ricardo Enrique Bara falleció en Bahía Blanca el 11 de diciembre de 2022 a sus 86 años de edad. Se recibió de Contador Público en la Universidad Nacional del Sur en el año 1960 y de Licenciado en Economía en la misma casa en 1967, llegando a ser designado Rector de su institución formadora en el año 1979. Fue Director de la revista Estudios económicos entre los años 1993 y 1996.
Approaches to transnational organized crime. Prevention and combat by international organizations
Authors: Marit Alexandru
Published: July 2023

A feature of the contemporary erass, determined by technical and scientific progress, by the intense exchange of material and spiritual values, is the tendency to intensify cooperation between States on various levels of political, social, cultural and legal activity. International crime is not a figment of people with a rich imagination, it is a reality that threatens to turn our lives into a nightmare with bad consequences. At the moment, all countries of the world, regardless of their level of development, are facing a real explosion of international crime. Recognizing the extent and special danger of international crime, the problem of preventing and countering it began to concern the suprastatal forums, which, in stilling its expansion and evolution, put emphasis on regulating some forms of its activity, through the conclusion of regional agreements and international conventions. Thus, the eradication of crime is a primary objective for both developing and developed countries. It should be noted that criminal organizations in Moldova have multiple links with similar structures in CIS countries, Romania, Poland, Germany, Italy, the USA, Canada, Israel. Despite the imperfection of legislative amendments and additions, we consider, however, that a legislative basis in countering international crime in Moldova exists.
Political stability and national security of the Republic of Moldova in the conditions of the regional proximity conflict
Authors: Oleinic Ludmila
Published: July 2023

The Republic of Moldova is a small country located near the Russian war with Ukraine. Our country is vulnerable and its pro-European government needs support. Of course, in these circumstances it can be said that without the external help and solidarity shown by Moldovan citizens, the government would have collapsed under the pressure of the influx of refugees from Ukraine. Furthermore, there is the inflationary crisis, with energy and food prices rising due to pressure on world energy markets and disruptions in supply chains caused by war. One of the territorial disputes that broke out with the collapse of the USSR, Transnistria evolved to the term “frozen conflict”. There has been almost no violence in Transnistria since the war ended thirty years ago, but now in the context of the war between Russia and Ukraine, there has been an increase in violent incidents, with a series of mysterious explosions and attacks on infrastructure. Both Chisinau and Tiraspol have used diplomatic channels to alleviate tensions. Moldovans have had to calm some impetuous officials who have used a much more inflammatory language about Transnistria, reiterating that they are only looking for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Public administration reform: a managerial perspective
Authors: Brusati Luca , Capurso Viviana
Published: July 2023

The reform of public administration is often designed and implemented by would-be reformers rooted in perspectives ranging from public law to political science to sectoral disciplines (social work, health, education, arts and culture, etc.). The value of the insights provided by these perspectives must undoubtedly be acknowledged; for reforms to deliver on their intended goals, though, they should rely on public management, i.e. the only discipline that puts improving the performance of public sector organizations at the centre of its concerns. This article outlines the key tenets of public management, explains its role in rolling out effective change and discusses the importance of fostering public management skills among civil servants.
A case of observing cardiac twins
Authors: Yakimova A. V. , Milyaeva N. M. , Pinchuk A. A. , Datsenko N. S.
Published: July 2023

Introduction. Reverse twin arterial perfusions, also known as cardiac malformation, is a uniquely rare complication of monochorionic multiple pregnancy due to the presence of a large arterio-arterial anastomosis, the formation of a rudimentary heart or its absence in one of the fetuses. The heart of a morphologically normal twin (fetus-pump, fetus-donor) provides blood circulation for both fetuses.

The aim of the work was to determine a possible way to reduce perinatal mortality using the clinical example of monochorionic multiple pregnancy with the presence of cardiac twins.

Materials and methods. Materials for clinical case analysis were the exchangenotification card of the pregnant and parenting woman, labor history, the results of functional and laboratory tests. Methods: analysis of anamnesis, results of functional and laboratory tests, peculiarities of pregnancy and delivery.

Results. The analysis successfully demonstrates the possibility of improving perinatal outcomes in monochorionic twins complicated by the presence of acardia syndrome in the case of timely diagnosis of the complication, close dynamic monitoring of pregnancy and timely delivery in the case of functionally confirmed deterioration of the living fetus.

Discussion. Monochorial type of placentation is recognized as a high risk factor for adverse perinatal outcomes (fetal-fetal hemotransfusion syndrome, the formation of discordant growth andfetal growth retardation, cardiac twins, increase frequency of preterm birth, perinatal morbidity and death). The presence of cardiac twins is the highest risk factor for antenatal death of a second fetus in the absence of timely surgical treatment and delivery. The presented clinical case demonstrates the possibility of improving perinatal outcomes by prolonging a multiple pregnancy complicated by cardiac malformation up to 33 weeks of gestation and delivery at decompensation of the placental complex.

Conclusion. In the vector of reducing the incidence of perinatal mortality, individual management of pregnant women with monochorionic multiple pregnancy is necessary to enable timely diagnosis of its complicated course by cardiac malformation of one of the fetuses, dynamic functional examination of the placental complex, determination of indications for surgical correction and choice of term of delivery.
Estudo numérico de um secador solar de exposição direta.
Authors:   , Teresa Cristina Coelho do Nascimento Maria
Published: July 2023

A secagem é uma prática empregada na conservação de alimentos que ainda sofre muitas perdas relacionadas a altas temperaturas, longos períodos de secagem, dentre outros fatores, necessitando de equipamentos que venham minimizar essas perdas e proporcionar custos cada vez menores do processo, e o secador solar além de usar energia limpa, é uma ótima tecnologia para regiões com elevados índices de radiação solar. Logo, este e muitos outros processos podem ser facilmente simulados com a utilização de softwares comerciais disponíveis que visam a otimização e controle do processo. Este trabalho tem como finalidade avaliar numericamente o comportamento da termofluidodinâmica em um secador solar de exposição direta, ajudando no desenvolvimento de secadores solares mais eficientes para a obtenção de produtos finais com mais qualidade. Portanto, as soluções numéricas foram obtidas usando o software comercial ANSYS CFX, onde foram apresentados e analisados os campos de temperatura e pressão e as linhas de fluxo do ar. Nos resultados, observou-se que a temperatura do ar no interior do secador solar de exposição direta aumenta quando este se aproxima da superfície de vidro e que para velocidades menores do ar há uma tendência do ar se aquecer com maior intensidade, devido a sua maior permanência no interior do secador solar.
Avaliação da distribuição de espécies arbóreas e arbustivas em trechos de área ciliar degradada no Cariri paraibano, Brasil.
Authors:   , Emanuel Moura da Silva Carlos
Published: July 2023

A pesquisa objetivou avaliar a composição florística em área ciliar degradada de Caatinga no município de Serra Branca, Semiárido paraibano. A área amostral centralizou-se na faixa ciliar do riacho Lagoa da Serra (Área I) e ainda para entendimento da evolução dos processos sucessionais da mesma foram associadas ao levantamento da mata ciliar de um riacho contribuinte (Área II) e de um ecossistema de Caatinga adjacente (Área III). As três áreas foram subdivididas em nove trechos. No levantamento florístico foram registradas 24 espécies, sendo estas distribuídas em 11 famílias e 23 gêneros. O componente predominante foi o arbóreo onde ocorreram 19 espécies. Todas as espécies foram registradas na Área I, entretanto, para a Área II foram levantadas 15 espécies pertencentes a 14 famílias e sete gêneros e ainda para a Área III foram encontradas 13 espécies definidas em 12 famílias e seis gêneros. A comparação florística dos ambientes estudados com outros levantamentos indicou uma maior semelhança com estudos realizados em matas ciliares no Cariri paraibano, ressaltando a proximidade geográfica e o sistema ciliar como fatores de respostas a este dado. Portanto, a vegetação ciliar do riacho Lagoa da Serra apresentou uma composição com um número reduzido de espécies, quando comparada com outros trabalhos em ambientes ciliares mais conservados, o que demonstrou o elevado grau de antropização da área e sua condição de susceptibilidade a degradação resultante da ação do homem.
Avaliação da produção de celulase em mesocarpo de coco verde (cocos nucifera) por meio de fermentação semissólida por um fungo isolado de um processo de compostagem.
Authors:   , Célia Amancio Gonçalves de Albuquerque Antônia
Published: July 2023

A prospecção de fungos produtores de celulase é uma das possíveis estratégias para a obtenção de enzimas necessárias para hidrolisar materiais lignocelulósico. Sendo assim, tanques de compostagem representam um local potencial para o isolamento de micro-organismos com capacidade de produzir enzimas de interesse industrial, tais como as celulases. As celulases são enzimas que se destacam em diversas áreas, desempenhando papeis importantes como a hidrólise do material lignocelulósico para a obtenção de açúcares fermentescíveis destinados á produção de combustíveis de terceira geração. A produção dessa enzima em meio de fermentação semissólida (FSS) vem sendo bastante estudada devido à demanda de maiores produções enzimática e, com isso, a redução os custos de produção da enzima. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a produção de celulase (CMCase) por meio da fermentação semissólida do mesocarpo de coco verde por um fungo isolado de um processo de compostagem. O estudo da produção dessas celulases foi realizado por meio do planejamento experimental fatorial 22 com triplicata no ponto central. O mesocarpo do coco verde inoculado com o fungo 302 foi avaliado quanto à produção de celulases com teores de umidade inicial de 45%, 55% e 65% e a variação de temperatura de 30°C, 37°C e 45°C. A fermentação foi realizada por 160 horas, durante as quais foi analisada a capacidade de produção da enzima celulase (CMCase), o efeito da umidade e da temperatura pelo fungo 302 e o crescimento microbiano. O pico de produção enzimática expressa em CMCase (0,54 U.mL-1) ocorreu em 120 horas de fermentação, a 65% e temperatura de 30°C. Quando analisado o crescimento do fungo e a produção enzimática percebe-se que o fungo conseguiu crescer mesmo sem produzir elevados valores de enzima.
Estudo da capacidade adsortiva da biomassa de palma forrageira (Opuntia tuna Mill) como adsorvente para remoção de contaminantes orgânicos em corpos d’água.
Authors:   , Daiane Neves Martins Thalita
Published: July 2023

A indústria de petróleo lida diariamente com problemas devido a vazamentos, derrames e acidentes durante o refino, transporte e operações de armazenamento do petróleo e seus derivados. Em caso de derramamento de combustíveis os principais contaminantes que possuem a capacidade de impactar o meio ambiente, são os compostos do grupo BTEX (benzeno, tolueno, etilbenzeno e xilenos), sendo considerados altamente nocivos para o homem. A busca por novas tecnologias para o tratamento de efluentes contaminados por compostos derivados do petróleotem crescido consideravelmente. Dentre os processos empregados para a descontaminação destes efluentes, encontra-se o processo de adsorção, que utilizabiomassas como adsorventese tem se mostrado bastante eficiente. O presente trabalho tem o intuito de avaliar a capacidade da palma forrageira (Opuntia tuna Mill), seca ao natural, como adsorvente de compostos orgânicos em corpos d’água, por meio de experimentos de cinética de adsorção e obtenção das isotermas de equilíbrio, aplicando aos dados obtidos o modelo matemático de Langmuir. O efluente contaminado utilizado neste trabalho foi simulado em laboratório, obtendo uma mistura de gasolina/água/biomassa, com a realização de experimentos utilizando a mesa agitadora a uma agitação de 130 rpm. Foram utilizados tempos com faixa de variação de 5 a 60 minutos e concentrações com variação de 5 a 60% de contaminante. Os resultados obtidos mostraram-se bastante satisfatórios, indicando que na cinética, a taxa de adsorção foi rápida, sendo que os melhores resultados da adsorção da gasolina foram obtidos no tempo de 10 minutos. Com relação ao equilíbrio de adsorção, o modelo de Langmuir ajustou-se bem aos dados experimentais obtidos para a biomassa utilizada, sendo a capacidade máxima de adsorção da gasolina de aproximadamente 5,5 g por grama de biomassa de palma. Os resultados confirmaram que, para os estudos de adsorção da gasolina utilizando a palma “in natura”, seca ao natural, esta biomassa surge como um promissor adsorvente para esse tipo de efluente.
Desenvolvimento de um sistema de proteção contra incêndio em uma unidade hospitalar.
Authors:   , de Lima Henriques Júnior José
Published: July 2023

No Brasil, diariamente, são noticiados casos de incêndios nos mais diversos tipos de edificações, os quais são responsáveis por grandes desastres e perdas tanto de bens materiais quanto de vidas. O país é foco de grandes tragédias causadas por incêndios, para evitá-los alguns cuidados são necessários, os quais muitas vezes são negligenciados. Para tanto, existem normas e órgãos fiscalizadores que regularizam questões voltadas a incêndio, como a norma regulamentadora (NR) 23 que estabelece diretrizes necessárias para a prevenção e combate a incêndios em edificações. A partir da NR23 é possível desenvolver um plano de ação adequado para cada tipo de edificação, atendendo as suas necessidades e prioridades. Tal plano é indispensável, principalmente, em ambientes com grande circulação de pessoas. Dentre vários ambientes com essas características as unidades hospitalares, são espaços onde pessoas transitam no local 24 horas por dia, desde profissionais a pacientes. Diante dessa necessidade o estudo tem como objetivo desenvolver um sistema de proteção contra incêndio em uma unidade hospitalar, localizado na cidade de Serra Branca – PB, bem como a proposição de melhorias e adequações baseado no que rege a NR – 23 e a Norma Técnica 06 vigente pelo Corpo de Bombeiros da Paraíba (CBMPB). A metodologia deu-se através de um estudo de caso, com visitas in loco, com o intuito de analisar os riscos voltados a questões de incêndio, identificação das inconformidades e, por fim, o desenvolvimento do plano de emergência final. Como resultado da pesquisa, identificou-se várias irregularidades, como por exemplo: ausência de rotas de fuga, falta de sinalizações e dimensionamentos dos extintores incorretos. A partir disso, o plano de ação foi desenvolvido de acordo com as necessidades do ambiente e baseado na classificação da edificação segundo as normas do CBMPB.
Aplicação das ferramentas da qualidade para melhoria dos processos em uma empresa do setor têxtil.
Authors:   , Silvino de Lima Neto José
Published: July 2023

As empresas sempre buscam formas alternativas para aumentar suas margens de lucro e eficiência no mercado. Para que isso seja possível, elas precisam além de possuir preços competitivos com o mercado, reduzir a grande quantidade de erros, retrabalhos e produtos avariados, mas de uma forma que não gere muitos custos e não afete a imagem da empresa, visando então ter a maior qualidade de seus produtos. A crescente exigência pela qualidade nos produtos e serviços é decorrente do aumento da concorrência, já que, atualmente, as empresas veem a qualidade como uma estratégia para não pôr em risco a sobrevivência da organização, portanto, com o objetivo de adequar processos para que atinjam as exigências das organizações e de seus clientes, as ferramentas da qualidade, conseguem alto desempenho através das definições, análises, medidas e sugestões de soluções. Diante disso, o estudo teve como objetivo aplicar as ferramentas da qualidade para melhoria dos processos em uma empresa do setor têxtil. A metodologia deu-se através de um estudo de caso, com visitas in loco. A coleta dos dados decorreu através da folha de verificação, com intuito de analisar as causas mais críticas envolvidas no processo. Utilizou-se das ferramentas Diagrama de Ishikawa, Gráfico de Pareto e do 5W2H para desenvolver um plano de ação. Diante disso, os resultados obtidos demonstram impactos significativos como produtos não conformes e retrabalhos que geram custos para a empresa bem como queda de produtividade. Deste modo, a partir das análises das folhas de verificação, identificou-se que o setor de acabamento gera 39% dos problemas registrados, especificamente nos elásticos dos shorts. Com isso, o Diagrama de Ishikawa auxiliou a entender a problemática e junto com o 5W1H e o fluxograma, gerou-se um plano de ação, com análises em diversos setores da empresa. Como melhorias do processo, sugeriu-se reajustar o fluxo produtivo da montagem final, afim de evitar que os erros cheguem no acabamento da peça ou que eventualmente podem chegar até o cliente final.
Análise de conformidade da NR 33 em um espaço confinado de uma unidade de beneficiamento de grãos.
Authors:   , Jhonny Lima Santos D'avilla
Published: July 2023

As unidades de beneficiamento de grãos tem um papel fundamental na produção brasileira, e com o aumento da demanda essas unidades necessitam de processos mais rápidos, desse modo os riscos de acidentes se tornam mais presentes e podem ser classificados de acordo com o seu grau ou tipo de risco ocupacional. Portanto, é fundamental a análise dos riscos existentes nestes ambientes para alcançar o controle no índice de acidentes de trabalho e doenças ocupacionais, além de evitar danos gravíssimos à saúde, segurança e bem-estar do colaborador. Sendo assim, este trabalho foi realizado em uma unidade de beneficiamento de grãos com o objetivo de desenvolver um estudo para a prevenção de risco de acidente no trabalho, o que proporcionou o levantamento dos riscos existentes em um dos 23 espaços confinados da empresa estudada, bem como a verificação da conformidade com a NR33. Com o intuito de minimizar o risco de acidentes neste local. Tendo em vista isso, foi elaborado o mapa de risco, a análise preliminar de riscos e o plano de ação, para ter uma melhor execução das atividades preservando a integridade do colaborador.
Aplicação de uma ferramenta de gestão no controle de estoques.
Authors:   , Ferreira da Silva Matheus
Published: July 2023

Com o constante crescimento do agronegócio a administração de empreendimentos rurais se tornou mais complexa e passou a necessitar de uma atenção maior na gestão de seus processos. Tendo em vista que o gerenciamento de estoques é necessário dentro de qualquer empresa que almeje sucesso, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo o desenvolvimento de uma ferramenta de gestão com auxílio do Microsoft Excel para o gerenciamento de estoques de um empreendimento rural que atua na fabricação de rações, a grão do bom. Com intuito de facilitar a inserção, o controle, acompanhamento e compartilhamento dos dados a respeito do estoque gerado pela empresa, foram desenvolvidas abas específicas que após a entrada de informações irá gerar relatórios gerenciais com dados sobre a demanda, financeiros e da produção. O sistema foi testado e utilizado com êxito, sendo ele um produto que pode ser constantemente melhorado.
Pattern and perception about vocal use and misuse among young adult in Pakistan
Authors:   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan, Malik Jamshaid Haider , Kiyani Maryam Nadir ,   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad. Pakistan
Published: July 2023

Background: The human voice is a prominent feature and the most susceptible to environmental changes, lifestyle, and age. Voice problems tend to be significantly under-reported and consequently less likely to be clinically treated. It is yet to be established if the cause lies in the lack of awareness or the impermanent nature of most voice disorders. Objective: To evaluate the patterns and perceptions about vocal use and misuse among young adults in Pakistan. Method: The study used a cross-sectional survey design. A convenient sampling technique was employed to collect the data from n=242 healthy young adults aged 18-25 years studying in colleges and universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A 32-item survey questionnaire titled “patterns and Perceptions about voice use and Misuse” was employed, with a portion for demographic data and five sections dedicated to general awareness, self-perception about voice, and habits of vocal use and misuse. Results: The results regarding the perception and patterns of vocal use and misuse reflects that 88.3% of the participants agreed that precautionary measure would help them to avoid voice disorder. In contrast, 83.3% of the participants reported screaming and yelling as part of their vocal pattern. Participants showed a strong association with the positive attributes related to their voice such as beautiful as 82.2% of the participants reported their voice as pleasant. Conclusion: The study concluded that the outcome of participants’ perceptions and their patterns of vocal behavior were significantly atypical. Screaming and smoking were the most frequently reported response by adults but on the other hand, they did not seek professional help and did not perceive their voice as unpleasant voice. Keywords: speech therapy; voice disorder; vocal misuse; young adults
Effects of percussive massage treatment with theragun on pain and muscle length on post exercise delayed onset muscle soreness of calf muscles in healthy population
Authors:   Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan, Rao Mahnoor , Rehman Syed Shakil ur ,   Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan, Hassan Danish ,   Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan, Ikram Mehwish ,   Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
Published: July 2023

Background: People who engage in unusually intense or prolonged physical activity frequently experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS may be treated using percussion massage therapy, which employs a portable tool to administer quick, repeated strikes to the muscle tissue. While there hasn't been much research done on the effects of Theragun specifically. Objective: to determine the effects of percussive massage treatment with theragun on pain and muscle length on post-exercise delayed onset muscle soreness of calf muscles in the healthy population. Methodology: This randomized control trial (NCT05026944) was conducted at Kasrat Health and Fitness Club, Lahore, Pakistan. The study was approved by the research ethical committee of Riphah International University Islamabad (REC/RCR &AHS/21/0410) A total of n=24, healthy females, age ranging from 20-30 years with post-exercise DOMS of calf muscles were included. All the study participants were randomly divided into group A received Percussive Massage Treatment with Theragun in addition to stretching exercises, while group B only received stretching exercises. The outcome variables were pain on NPRS and short-form McGill pain (SF-McGill) and calf muscle length with Goniometer, measured on the baseline, after 24 hours, after 48 hours and after 72 hours. Results: The mean age was 25.8±3.00 years, and BMI was 24.7±4.72 kg/m2 respectively. Both groups showed significant improvement (p<0.05) from the baseline to the end of treatment at each level of assessment. The group comparison showed that both the groups are not significantly different (p≥0.05) in all variables except left calf muscle length, which showed significant improvement (p<0.05) in group A, at the end of treatment, as compared to group B. Conclusion: It was concluded that individuals with post-exercise DOMS treated with theragun percussive massage increased the calf muscle length, however, no significant difference was seen in pain when compared with the static stretching group. Keywords: muscle flexibility; muscle soreness; percussion therapy; stretching exercises.
Educational environment perception and cognitive load among physical therapy students during e-learning
Authors:   Department of Physical Therapy , Faculty of Allied Health Sciences , University of Sialkot , Sailkot Pakistan, Mehmood Zahid , Ahmad Zubair ,   Department of Physical Therapy , Faculty of Allied Health Sciences , University of Sialkot , Sailkot Pakistan, Ullah Asad ,   Wazirabad Physiotherapy Center Pakistan, Aftab Anam ,   Department of Physical Therapy , Faculty of Allied Health Sciences , University of Sialkot , Sailkot Pakistan, Akram Junaid ,   Superior University, Lahore Pakistan, Bhutta Abdul Haseeb ,   University of Sialkot, Sialkot Pakistan, Wahab Abdul ,   University of Sialkot, Sialkot Pakistan
Published: July 2023

Background: Understanding students' perception of the educational environment and their cognitive load in this context is crucial for optimizing the effectiveness of e-learning platforms. Objective: To compare educational environment perception and cognitive load in under-graduates Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and post-graduate Master in Science of Physical Therapy (MSPT) students having online learning experiences. Methodology: In this comparative cross-sectional study, data was collected through non-probability convenient sampling from n=274 under-graduates DPT (n=225) and post-graduates MSPT(n=49) students of either gender having one-semester experience of online learning, Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) for measuring educational environmental perception and Rating Scale of Mental Effort (RSME) for measurement of cognitive load. Online self-structured was developed questionnaire and shared through communication media platform and data analysis was made through SPSS version 28. Results: There were n=225 under-graduates (DPT) and n=49 post-graduates (MSPT) students in which, there were n=208 females and n=66 males. The overall DREEM score showed that MSPT students are more significantly positive (p<0.001, Cohen’s d=1.01) than DPT students regarding the perception of the educational environment with a large effect size. While there was no significant difference (p=0.114) between MSP and DPT students regarding cognitive load. Conclusion: Post-graduates (MSPT) students have better educational environmental perception than undergraduate (DPT) students but there was no significant difference in cognitive load in undergraduate (DPT) and post-graduates (MSPT) students. Keywords: cognition; cognitive load; mental effort; e-learning; physiotherapist.
Anxiety and perceived stress among students due to covid-19 pandemic in Lahore
Authors:   Riphah International University Lahore, Pakistan, Ahmad Afshan , Hassan Zainab ,   Riphah International University Lahore, Pakistan, Ahmad Bisma ,   Riphah International University Lahore, Pakistan, Tariq Kiran ,   Riphah International University Lahore, Pakistan, Saeed Sameen ,   Riphah International University Lahore, Pakistan
Published: July 2023

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had the impact that may contribute to a rise in mental health problems. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly, increasing the stress and challenges for healthcare professionals around the world. Objective: To explore the levels of anxiety and perceived stress among students due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Lahore, Pakistan. Methodology: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted in Lahore in the duration of 6 months on n=249 participants sampled through a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Participants with an age group between 15-30 years residing in Lahore were included in the study. The survey was done on all the medical students in this range so it could not affect the generalizability of results. Students with Ongoing physical or previous mental illness were excluded. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and generalized anxiety disorder were questionnaires converted into Google Forms and were distributed to students of medical discipline through WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Results: The mean age of the study participant was 22.0±1.94 years. The mean score of the perceived stress scale (PSS) was found to be 16.90±4.21 which showed that out of n=249 students n= 181(72.69%) reported moderate stress. While n=30(12.04%) students had low stress. While remaining high-stress levels were found among n=38(15.2%) students. The mean score of General Anxiety Disorder was found to be 18.45 ±3.16 which showed that out of 249 students, 35.74% (n= 71) students showed Mild Anxiety Level and 12.05% (n=30) showed Severe Anxiety Level. Conclusion: It was concluded that most of the medical students from Lahore reported stress and anxiety. However, higher stress and anxiety were reported among younger age groups and greater stress was found in females as compared to males. Keywords: anxiety; COVID-19; GAD- 7; mental health; perceived stress
Preterm birth prediction in pregnant women over than 35 years. Observational analytical cohort study.
Authors: Dobrovolskaia Aliona
Published: July 2023

Introduction. Premature birth can occur at any age; however, it is important to note that the risk of preterm birth can vary based on several factors, including the mother’s medical history, general health, and lifestyle. There is thought to be a relationship between maternal age and the risk of preterm birth, although the exact nature of this relationship may vary. At the same time, it is considered for ages over 35, an increased risk factor for the evolution of pregnancies with complications. Pregnant women over 35 face a higher risk of premature birth. This increased risk may be associated with age-related factors such as underlying health conditions, higher rates of multiple pregnancies (due to fertility treatments), and potential placental dysfunction. Material and methods. In the given study, the biomarkers IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, SDF-1α and VEGF in amniotic fluid (AF) and maternal blood were investigated, considering the above as predictive of premature birth outcome. At the same time, the oxidative stress status of maternal blood and amniotic fluid collected in the second trimester of pregnancy was identified. Results. In the research, we obtained statistically significant increases in the biomarkers AAT-isopropyl, G-GTP, HPL-isopropyl from the amniotic fluid taken from pregnant women over 35 years of age in the second trimester of pregnancy in those pregnant women who had a preterm birth. In the serum of pregnant women with premature birth, an increase in the concentration of carnosine-histidine peptides, G-GTP, GR and SH (thiol) groups was identified, and the decrease in the values of SDF 1α, HPL – hexane and IL-12 were statistically significant in the serum pregnant women compared to that of the amniotic fluid. Identifying the values of biochemical mediators during pregnancy can be a method of predictive diagnosis Conclusions. Our study shows the relationship between some concentrations of oxidative stress biomarkers (AAT-isopropyl, HPL-isopropyl and G-GTP, IL-12) in amniotic fluid, and values of (Carnosine Histidine Peptide, GR and SH and SDF-1α) in the serum of pregnant women, in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Delayed successful interbody fusion after initially failed midline lumbar interbody fusion spinal arthrodesis in a patient with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis and severe osteoporosis.
Authors: Borodin Serghei
Published: July 2023

Introduction. Dual x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan has been the gold standard for assessing bone mineral density prior to spinal instrumentation surgery. DEXA scans, on the other hand, can produce falsely elevated measurements in patients with severe degenerative changes, compression fractures, and aortic calcification, which can lead to incorrect patient selection and failed interbody fusion. Materials and methods. Detailed anamnesis of disease development, thorough clinical examination, patient-reported outcome measures (pain VAS, ODI, SF-12), preoperative and postoperative bone-window CT of the spine (interbody fusion status assessment), vertebral bone mineral density assessment by DEXA scan, vertebral bone density measurement in Hounsfield units by computer tomography, and the review of published literature were analysed. Results. A 67-year-old woman was diagnosed with L4-L5 degenerative spondylolisthesis. DEXA scan revealed normal bone mineral density in the lumbar vertebrae. The patient underwent midline lumbar interbody fusion (MIDLIF). The postoperative course was complicated by the occurrence of clinical and radiographic signs of pseudarthrosis. She refused revision surgery and was lost to follow-up. Three years postoperatively, she presented in good physical condition, with significant improvement in pain and functional disability. A CT scan showed delayed successful interbody fusion with complete resolution of radiolucency around implants. Conclusions. This case report summarizes some of the possible errors in diagnosis and surgical treatment in patients with degenerative pathology associated with severe vertebral osteoporosis.