bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Weekly Training-Load Structure and Content on the Risk of Injury in Professional Rugby Union Match-Play
Authors: Chéradame Jérémy , Loursac Romain , Piscione Julien , Carling Christopher , Decq Philippe , Jacqmin-Gadda Hélène
Published: July 2024

Chéradame, J, Loursac, R, Piscione, J, Carling, C, Decq, P, and Jacqmin-Gadda, H. Impact of weekly training-load structure and content on the risk of injury in professional Rugby Union match-play. J Strength Cond Res 38(9): 1613–1619, 2024—The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of different components of daily training load during the week preceding the match on the risk of sustaining a match injury in professional rugby union. A cohort of 72 players from a single professional French club participated. Global positioning system–derived data including total distance (TD) and high-speed distance in addition to ratings of perceived effort (RPE) for both on- and off-pitch (gym-based strength conditioning work) training were collected for each training session over 3 seasons (2017–2020). The association between the daily measures of external and internal training load over the week preceding the day of the match (MD) and the subsequent risk of injury in match-play was estimated using a mixed-effects logistic model adjusted for contextual and individual factors. A total of 184 injuries were sustained in 128 matches (incidence: 81.2 injuries per 1,000 player hours). Higher RPE values for the strength conditioning session on MD-5 (p < 0.001) and for the on-pitch session on MD-1 (p = 0.04) were associated with an increased risk of injury in matches. On MD-2, a higher TD covered and that run at high speed (>MAS) were, respectively, associated with a higher (p = 0.03) and lower risk (p = 0.02) of injury in matches played. This study in professional rugby union shows that different components of external and internal load had varying influences on injury risk and particularly in relation to the day on which these were performed in the week leading up to the next match. At MD-2, training load favoring intensity rather than volume could reduce the risk of match-play injury.
Fat-Free Mass Index in Sport: Normative Profiles and Applications for Collegiate Athletes
Authors: Jagim Andrew R. , Harty Patrick S. , Jones Margaret T. , Fields Jennifer B. , Magee Meghan , Smith-Ryan Abbie E. , Luedke Joel , Kerksick Chad M.
Published: July 2024

Jagim, AR, Harty, PS, Jones, MT, Fields, JB, Magee, M, Smith-Ryan, AE, Luedke, J, and Kerksick, CM. Fat-free mass index in sport: normative profiles and applications for collegiate athletes. J Strength Cond Res 38(9): 1687–1693, 2024—Recent concerns have been raised regarding the ethical considerations of conducting body composition assessments in sports. Specific apprehensions pertain to the inappropriate use of percent body fat and the limited application of the results to performance and recovery. Fat-free mass index (FFMI), a height-adjusted assessment of FFM, can serve as an alternative body composition metric to focus on in sports. Fat-free mass index provides valuable context regarding an optimal amount of FFM, accounting for skeletal frame and height while helping to qualify an athlete's FFM as low, moderate, or high. This review posits that shifting the focus of body composition measures to FFM can support more ideal targets across athletic seasons, careers, and the return to play after injury. In addition, a FFM focus may help change the perception of body composition assessment and how athletes perceive their current body because of the increased focus on the FFM compartment and the goal of maximizing tissue accrual, rather than focusing on fat loss. Fat-free mass index is calculated by dividing FFM (kg) by height (m2) and can serve to normalize FFM, relative to height, and enable comparisons across athletes, sport types, and sex. Previous research has identified differences in FFMI across sex and among sport categories. Still, there is a need for more published data to develop optimal ranges for FFMI across sex, sports, and positions. As more data become available, FFMI has the potential to provide normative guidelines for optimal FFM development, performance, and injury risk reduction. The purpose of the current review was to summarize FFMI values across collegiate sport categories and competitive status to provide normative profiles, according to sex and sport type.
Intramuscular Hamstring Stiffness Affects Anatomically Modeled Localized Muscle Strain During Passive Hip Flexion
Authors: Rehbein Carlos O. , McDougle Jacob M. , Peñailillo Luis E. , Earp Jacob E.
Published: July 2024

Rehbein, CO, McDougle, JM, Peñailillo, L, and Earp, JE. Intramuscular hamstring stiffness affects anatomically modeled localized muscle strain during passive hip flexion. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—Hamstring strain injuries occur when localized tissue strain capacity is exceeded. Localized strain may be affected by intramuscular variation in stiffness, but research in this area is lacking. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of intramuscular hamstring stiffness on localized muscle strain during passive hip flexion. Twenty-eight (age 25.0 ± 4.9 years) healthy women (n = 15) and men (n = 13) had biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus stiffness measured proximally, medially, and distally during passive hip flexion and extension using shear-wave elastography. Anthropometric and stiffness measurements were entered into an anatomical model of equivalent springs to estimate localized tissue strain and differentiate between the relative contribution to passive strain from each muscular region. In shortened and stretched positions, stiffness was lowest proximally for all muscles (Cohen's d = 0.66–0.79, p < 0.001). In addition, relative strain contribution was greater proximally (37.5–39.4%) compared with middle (31.74–32.2%) or distal (28.6–30.3%) regions (p < 0.001), with proximal contribution to strain increasing with greater hip flexion. Our results suggest that intramuscular variations in passive hamstring stiffness contribute to inhomogeneous strain throughout the muscle during passive hip flexion. Given the prevalence of proximal stretch-pattern strain injuries, variation in intramuscular stiffness may contribute to risk for such injuries.
Characterization of Health and Safety Resources for Athletes With Sickle Cell Trait at NCAA Institutions
Authors: Yeargin Susan W. , Meyer Courtney M. , Hirschhorn Rebecca M. , Lane Abbi D. , Arent Shawn M. , Haggard Clint R.
Published: July 2024

Yeargin, SW, Meyer, CM, Hirschhorn, RM, Lane, AD, Arent, SM, and Haggard, CR. Characterization of health and safety resources for athletes with sickle cell trait at NCAA institutions.J Strength Cond ResXX(X): 000–000, 2024—The purpose of this study was to report the prevalence of student-athletes with sickle cell trait (SCT), determine which screening practices are most commonly used, describe the health and human performance services provided to athletes, and ascertain if differences between National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) designations or divisions exist. A cross-sectional survey design was used to query healthcare administrators regarding SCT resources at their institution. The independent variables were designation (historically Black colleges or universities [HBCUs] or non-HBCU) and Division (DI, DII, and DIII). The dependent variables were SCT prevalence, and the health and human performance services provided to athletes. Of the 60 respondents, HBCU (n= 16) reported 4.9 ± 2.7% of athletes with SCT, which was higher than non-HBCU (1.1 ± 0.8%;p= 0.022). Historically Black colleges or university reported a higher percentage of student-athletes supplying their own screening results than non-HBCU (52.5 ± 39.2 vs. 12.9 ± 24.0%;p= 0.022). Division III reported higher proportions of waivers than DI (68.3 ± 38.4 vs. 16.9 ± 31.0%;p= 0.010). Most schools (n= 42, 70.0%) reported having policy and procedures regarding exertional sickling, but none (n= 60, 100.0%) involved strength and conditioning coaches (SCCs) during development. Practically, a greater proportion of DII and DIII institutions do not have supplemental oxygen available compared with DI but not statistically (p= 0.058). Pragmatically, the prevalence should be considered when ordering and preparing resources annually. NCAA institutions need to create policy and procedure sections beyond screening. Athletic trainers and SCCs need to have a strong collaborative relationship to optimize health and human performance services.
LITERATURA INFANTIL NO ENSINO DA MATEMÁTICA: RELAÇÕES PRESENTES NA FORMAÇÃO INICIAL DO FUTURO DOCENTE
Authors: Alves Antônio Maurício Medeiros , Grutzmann Thais Philipsen
Published: July 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir uma experiência na formação inicial, a partir de uma abordagem acerca do uso da Literatura Infantil para o ensino da Matemática às crianças. A experiência desenvolveu-se em uma disciplina do primeiro semestre do Curso de Licenciatura de uma universidade pública, no sul do Rio Grande do Sul, envolvendo, aproximadamente, 200 acadêmicos, distribuídos em oito turmas, nos anos de 2018 e 2019. O artigo é dividido em duas partes: na primeira, apresentam-se as aproximações da Literatura Infantil ao ensino da Matemática e na segunda, o desenvolvimento das aulas na disciplina, problematizando as conexões entre ensino de Matemática e Literatura Infantil, a partir da exploração de cinco obras em sala de aula. Como resultados, destaca-se que os acadêmicos foram receptivos a proposta de ensinar matemática a partir da Literatura Infantil, conseguindo identificar entre as obras trabalhadas conceitos como o sistema de numeração posicional, valor posicional, valor absoluto, contagem, operações básicas de adição e multiplicação, construção de gráficos, entre outros. O texto visa estimular professores e pesquisadores a ampliarem estudos relacionando o ensino da Matemática ao uso da Literatura Infantil, visando as potencialidades a partir da integração das áreas.
HISTORIAS DE LUIS CABRERA DELGADO: NOTAS DE POÉTICA NARRATIVA
Authors: Bolaños Aimée
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo se interesa por la poética de fabulación fantástica de Luis Cabrera Delgado, cuya obra ocupa un lugar destacado en la literatura infanto-juvenil cubana y latinoamericana. Con este objetivo son leídas tres historias: Tía Julita y Los calamitosos, de modo más general, y detenidamente Carlos, el titiritero, con foco en el proceso de creación artística, la relación del autor con el mundo creado y los lectores. En esta obra se analiza la peculiar composición performativa que integra  formas narrativas y dramáticas. La fina y elaborada textura metaficcional desvela sus mecanismos de autoconfiguración, de modo que se asiste al interior de la poiesis a través de un sugestivo juego de espejos y roles actanciales. Ostensivamente el autor se espeja en el narrador y sus personajes, hasta devenir un personaje intratextual. La autoficción especular fantástica permite una compleja visión de mundo que de modo  lúdico desenvuelve la reflexión socioética. Las conclusiones caracterizan la poética de la narrativa concebido en nueva escala del imaginario que confiere especial relevancia a los inusitados personajes de estas historias fabulosas, dotadas de tan sugestiva humanidad.
HISTÓRIAS DA LITERATURA INFANTIL
Authors: Gomes Mitizi , Moreira Maria Eunice
Published: July 2024

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Homosexuales inductores del delito
Authors: Fernández Turuelo Miguel
Published: July 2024

La represión judicial de las disidencias sexuales varió tremendamente en el espacio y el tiempo ocupados por la dictadura franquista. Las condenas efectivas del Juzgado de Peligrosidad y Rehabilitación Social de Valladolid en 1971 y 1972 son un caso relativamente singular entre los expedientes que se han podido examinar hasta ahora, pues en los razonamientos judiciales para declarar a los homosexuales “en estado de peligrosidad social” el elemento que se resaltaba era la “incitación” de otros a cometer “actos de homosexualidad” -las sentencias, además, incluirían explícitamente que tales condenas se dictaban en pro de la protección de la comunidad-. Así, factores como la clase social o el género no parecieron tener en este caso tanto peso como sí que tuvieron articulando los patrones de condena de otros juzgados como el de Barcelona o el de Bilbao: en Valladolid serían condenados el hijo “uranista” de una familia de la burguesía industrial de la ciudad y el muchacho “sin medios lícitos de vida” que vivía a sus expensas, mientras que otros “uranistas” y otros homosexuales “sin medios lícitos de vida” no serían condenados.
Managing populations of cyst-forming nematodes in agroecosystems of field crops
Authors: Babych A. , Babych O. , Havryliuk O. , Statkevych O. , Dziuman Y. , Litvinov D. , Zavgorodniy V. , Kaduk V. , Prichodko D.
Published: July 2024

Cyst-forming nematodes have been known since the second half of the 19th century as one of the causes of "soil fatigue" and highly harmful agricultural pests. In Ukraine, the sugarbeet cyst nematode Heterodera schachtii Schmidt, 1871; cereal cyst nematode H. avenae Wollenweber, 1924; golden potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis Wollenweber, 1923; clover cyst nematode H. trifolii Goffart, 1932; alfalfa cyst nematode H. medicaginis Kirjanova & Krall, 1971; hop cyst nematode H. humuli Filipev, 1934 are currently economically significant species. Their distribution mainly coincides with the traditional cultivation of sugar beets, grain cereals, potatoes, clover, alfalfa and hops. Long-term studies of the impact of abiotic, biotic, and anthropogenic factors on their populations made it possible to identify the dominant species and improve the set of protective measures. Anti-nematode crop rotations are the main limiting factor in preventing mass reproduction of cyst-forming nematodes, provided there is scientifically justified crop rotation. To prevent the mass accumulation of alfalfa and clover cyst-forming nematodes, the maximum share of perennial grasses in crop rotations should not exceed 30% (crops under cover of grain cereals + perennial legumes – one-two-year use); oat nematode – 40% of grain cereals; beet nematode – 20% of Chenopodioideae and cruciferous crops; golden potato nematode – 20% of potatoes (10% susceptible + 10% resistant varieties). The rational saturation of modern crop rotations with intermediate crops makes it possible to reduce the level of crop weediness caused by potential host plants of cyst-forming nematodes and to increase their anti-nematode effectiveness in general. The developed ecologically oriented system of phytosanitary control provides mandatory measures, which must be applied regardless of the level of initial population density, and additional measures specific to each culture and species of cyst-forming nematodes. Considering the current high specialization of crop production, the use of biological preparations in modern systems of integrated plant protection will contribute to the greening of agricultural output. Pre-planting treatment of tubers with metabolic biological preparations (Streptomyces avermitilis) of multifunctional action ensured the achievement of a higher (79.2–91.7%) efficiency of biological cleaning of the soil from the golden potato nematode, compared to the use of only potato-resistant varieties. A logical combination of various anti-nematode measures makes it possible to effectively keep the density of populations at an economically insignificant level and prevent crop yield losses.
First records of echinoderm species in the checklist of the Algerian coast (Mediterranean Sea), found off Paloma Island
Authors: Kaïdi N. , Grimes S. , Bammoune Z. , Benabdi M.
Published: July 2024

The study of echinoderms in the Mediterranean region has generated considerable interest and has led to significant advancements in systematic research. Numerous species have been identified, with 35% of them belonging to the Holothuroidea class. This paper provides pertinent information on the echinoderm fauna of the Algerian coast, specifically focusing on the sampling conducted at Plane Island in western Algeria. Additionally, it includes an updated account of previously recorded species. The recent research findings consist of a total of 288 specimens: 284 ophiuroids and 4 echinoids. The research provides a comprehensive list of all the species identified. Additional species have been discovered at Paloma (Plane) Island. Several of these species have not previously been recorded on the Algerian coastline, such as the pencil urchin Stylocidaris affinis. A map of its distribution has been created to monitor its establishment in the Mediterranean. Our findings show that S. affinis is more abundant in shallow waters ranging from 50 to 150 m. A total of 70 species were documented along the Algerian coast, with the majority belonging to the classes Holothuroidea and Ophiuroidea. The class Crinoidea, however, only counts three species: Antedon bifida moroccana, A. mediterranea, and Leptometra celtica. The majority of species (65.2%) have a distribution that spans the region of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Approximately 33% of species are potentially exclusive to the Mediterranean region, and only one species (1%) is found worldwide. Three echinoderms are now indexed as endangered or threatened in Barcelona’s Appendix II. Moreover, to provide a comprehensive understanding, this study compares the fauna of the Algerian coast with that of adjacent seas.
Characteristic of the dried-up zone formed as a result of the breach of the Kahovka dam
Authors: Dovhanenko D. О. , Yakovenko V. M. , Brygadyrenko V. V. , Boyko O. O.
Published: July 2024

The explosion at the Kahovka dam led to formation of new dried-up areas at the bottom of the Kahovka Reservoir, which have specific relief and mechanical composition of soil. Vegetation that has been forming in those dried-up areas for over one year now is already undergoing the first stages of succession and is characterized by high spatial non-uniformity. The study consisted of three main stages: analysis of dynamics of outflow from the reservoir and development of a scheme of hydrographic network at the site of the reservoir’s bed, analysis of soil cover, and analysis of formation of vegetative cover. We analyzed the possibility of combined use of the data of ground monitoring and remote sensing of the course and consequences of the drying. According to the reports of the Ukrainian Hydro-Meteorological Center of the State Service of Ukraine, a chronology of the emptying of the Kahovka Reservoir was created. The hydrological regime of the newly formed territory was identified using a series of satellite images. The dataset was compiled from Level-2 images from Landsat 8 and 9. Sentinel 2 was used as an additional resource. The images were processed using the Sentinel Application Platform (SNAP). We found the effect which the debris of the Kahovka dam has had on the flood level in the area. We observed recovery of the streambed network of the Dnipro River to its state before construction of the Kahovka dam. The hydraulics of the formed floodplains is complex. There are streams with signs of yet uncompleted meandering and many arms. Clustering of spectral characteristics and interpretation of the normalized NDCI and NDWI indices revealed that the spatial non-homogenous structure of the soil cover of dried-up bed of the reservoir is formed by four types of soil: eutric relictigleyic fluvisols, eutric gleyic fluvisols, eutric fluvic gleysols, eutric fluvic subaquatic gleysols. The soils are characterized by diverse granulometric composition (sand, sandy loam, loam, and clay) and various degrees of soil moisture. In the reservoir’s bed, the commonest soils were found to be eutric gleyic fluvisols. We determined the effect of granulometric composition and soil moisture content on the intensity of overgrowth of the reservoir’s bed. We analyzed the general dynamics of the overgrowth of the reservoir’s bed.
Introducción a la teoría de categorías, lógica y topos elementales para una mente curiosa
Authors: Sánchez-Guevara Jesús E. , Zuñiga-Rojas Ronald A.
Published: July 2024

En este trabajo se presenta un estudio de cómo la teoría de categorías lleva a lacreación de sistemas lógicos diferentes a los clásicos. En particular, se describe el caso deltopos elemental de grafos, donde existen otros tres estados de verdad diferentes al falso yverdadero. El abordaje en este artículo de la teoría de categorías no necesita una formaciónmatemática especializada para su comprensión, ya que se busca hacer accesibles las principalesideas de esta rama de las matemáticas a otras disciplinas del conocimiento. Este trabajo fuepresentado por el segundo autor, bajo el título de «Lógica y Categorías», en el I Coloquio deLógica, Epistemología y Metodología organizado por la Escuela de Filosofía de la Universidadde Costa Rica.
Space-time Functionalism: a Guide for the Perplexed
Authors: Picado Lara Kevin
Published: July 2024

Según el funcionalismo de marcos inerciales, una estructura jugará el rol de espacio-tiempo en caso de que describa una estructura de marcos inerciales. El presente artículo proporciona una introducción al tema en el contexto de debates más amplios sobre la ontología del espacio-tiempo asumiendo conocimiento previo mínimo.
Presentación
Authors: Álvarez Garro Laura
Published: July 2024

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De la moralidad a la psicología. Conceptos de emoción en urdu, 1870-1920
Authors: Pernau Margrit , Álvarez Garro Laura
Published: July 2024

Este artículo examina los cambios en los conceptos utilizados en urdu entre 1870 y 1920 para escribir sobre las emociones. Se sostiene que, mientras que al principio del periodo todavía se pensaba a las emociones a partir de premisas de equilibrio y balance que otorgaban un papel crucial a la voluntad y a la racionalidad, cincuenta años más tarde los conceptos celebraban el poder elemental de las emociones y su capacidad para desbordar al individuo. Esto puede ser leído como un factor e indicador de una emocionalización profunda tanto de la vida privada como de la pública. La primera sección analiza textos pedagógicos y éticos, la segunda artículos publicados en revistas asociadas con el reformista Colegio Mahometano Anglo-Oriental en Aligarh, y en la sección final la reconfiguración del conocimiento de las emociones a través de la traducción y adaptación de tratados psicológicos.
Predictors of university staff distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part II. Risk and protection factors in women and men
Authors: Hintze Beata , Woźniak-Prus Małgorzata , Gawrych Magdalena , Cudo Andrzej
Published: July 2024

Introduction and objective: Analysis of distress risk and protective factors regarding sociodemographic and COVID-19 pandemic related factors in the group of women and men working at Polish universities. Materials and methods: From March to August 2021, an online survey was conducted among 1,015 university staff aged 22–82 (M = 44.39 years, SD = 11.4), including 68.3% women. The semi-structured questionnaire used in the study included sociodemographic data, pandemic experiences, stressors from remote teaching, and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) to measure distress. Results: Multivariate regression has shown that the pandemic burden is significant for the severity of anxiety, depression, and stress for both men and women. The age of the participants was a significant predictor of the severity of anxiety and stress only in the group of women. We also found the difference between the groups in the relationship between academic status and stress. For women, the work of an academic teacher was a strong stress factor responsible for a stronger feeling of general stress. Being in a relationship was a factor in protecting against depression in the group of women. Conclusions: For both women and men, the most critical risk factors for worsening mental well-being were factors directly and indirectly related to the pandemic situation: changes in private life during the pandemic, the feeling of pandemic burden, and the occurrence of chronic diseases. On the other hand, the protective factor for both males and females was a close relationship.
Social media challenges among adolescents – unconscious danger or peer pressure? Dangerous consequences of modern adolescents’ games
Authors: Dacka Monika
Published: July 2024

Computers, tablets and smartphones enable young people to quickly communicate, share data and obtain information. The progressive technological and information development, in addition to its many positive functions, also promotes certain risks. Young people online are exposed to harmful content and behaviour that has negative consequences for their health and life. Adolescence is a time of particular vulnerability to sensation-seeking, succumbing to peer pressure and engaging in risky behaviour. During this time, adolescents’ social and personal value is dependent on the social relationships they establish and their popularity on social media. Undoubtedly, the Internet and social media are an important space in which adolescents spend their free time, but also an area where they can experience potential danger. Internet challenges have become a particularly popular form of entertainment among young people in recent years. Dangerous forms of activity undertaken by adolescents under the influence of a peer group or, very often, short videos posted on popular Internet portals are not the result of difficult and traumatic experiences or affective disorders, but a phenomenon considered quite normal among adolescents. This approach to the issue makes it all the more alarming, as it affects the entire population of young people and promotes various forms of self-harm. The online space can become a place for sharing techniques or practices of self-harm. Research indicates that images rather than textual information are an important source of self-harm actions. Early episodes of self-harm become a strong predictor of interpersonal and psychiatric problems, suicide attempts and suicide itself. Low public awareness of the dangers of the so-called viral challenges among youth makes it difficult to intervene early and prevent the spread of self-destructive tendencies. The aim of this article is to present popular challenges undertaken by young people under the influence of peer group pressure and social media in order to show their contribution to the development of self-harm. The consequences of these behaviours, as well as possible preventive measures to reduce this dangerous trend will be presented.
Mitochondrial DNA copy number in monocytes and peripheral blood in patients with systemic sclerosis
Authors: Gerasimova E. V. , Bogatyreva A. I. , Popkova T. V. , Gerasimova D. A.
Published: July 2024

Innate immune cells are important participants in inflammatory and fibrotic processes in systemic scleroderma (SSc). The pathogenesis of SSc involves immune cells, primarily macrophages, whose disorders are based on mitochondrial cell dysfunction. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number is used as a surrogate marker of mitochondrial cell dysfunction. The aim of the study was to evaluate the number of mtDNA copies in CD14+ monocytes and in all cell populations circulating in the blood in patients with SSc compared to healthy controls.

The study included 25 patients with SSc (22 women and 3 men, median age 49 (43-57) years and disease duration 4.6 (1.0-9.6) years) and 25 people without autoimmune diseases or chronic inflammatory diseases matched by age and gender. The majority of patients (80%) had a limited form of SSc. All study participants did not receive antirheumatic therapy. DNA was isolated from CD14+ monocytes and whole blood. Absolute mtDNA copy number was measured using digital PCR. The number of mtDNA copies per cell used for analysis was calculated as the ratio of mtDNA and nDNA copies.

It was found that in patients with SSc, the number of mtDNA copies in CD14+ monocytes was higher (108 (60-162) vs 72 (59-79), p = 0.01), and the indicator of all cell populations circulating in the blood did not differ in compared with the control group (109 (72-171) and 128 (85-227), p = 0.17). A negative relationship was found between the number of mtDNA copies and the duration of the disease, and a positive relationship with LPS-stimulated IL-6 secretion by cultured CD14+ monocytes.

The study results suggest that increase of mtDNA copy number in CD14+ monocytes is a possible mechanism to maintain the reduced function of defective mitochondria in monocytes from patients with SSc associated with the development and progression of SSc.
ON A GROUP EXTENSION INVOLVING THE SPORADIC JANKO GROUP \(J_{2}\)
Authors: Basheer Ayoub B. M.
Published: July 2024

Using the electronic Atlas of Wilson [21], the group J_2 has an absolutely irreducible module of dimension 6 over F_4. Therefor a split extension group of the form 4^6:J_2:= \bar{G} exists. In this paper we study this group, where we determine its conjugacy classes and character table using the coset analysis technique together with Clifford-Fischer Theory. We determined the inertia factor groups of \bar{G} by analysing the maximal subgroups of J_2 and maximal of the maximal subgroups of J_2 together with other various information. It turns out that the character table of \bar{G} is a 53 x 53 real valued matrix, while the Fischer matrices are all integer valued matrices with sizes ranging from 1 to 8.
Impact of educational intervention on understanding health recommendations after liver transplantation
Authors: Amorim Josely Santana do , Lima Angela Aparecida de , Lima Agnaldo Soares
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the impact of educational intervention on understanding health recommendations after liver transplantation. Methods: randomized and prospective clinical trial, with 68 liver transplant recipients in two institutions. The level of understanding was assessed using a statement agreement scale and the understanding score was classified. Chi-square test was used to compare groups. Results: the level of understanding was reasonable in 77.9% of patients, 73.5% in the Control Group and 82.3% in the Intervention Group (p=0.399). For topics covered after educational action, there were more than 80% correct answers regarding nutrition, frequent hydration, usage and function of immunosuppressants. However, there were less than 10% correct answers regarding hand hygiene, contact with animals and crowds of people. The use of the patient’s audio, visual and tactile resources led to improved understanding of skin care (p=0.014). Conclusions: the level of understanding acquired regarding health recommendations was only reasonable.
Perfil de pacientes na assistência domiciliar privada que desenvolveram pneumonia associada à ventilação
Authors: Cezar Fabiana Schimidt , Jacober Fabiana Camolesi , Gonçalves Heloísa Amaral Gaspar , Cantarini Katia Vanessa , Oliveira Claudio Flauzino de
Published: July 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar o perfil e o desfecho clínico de pacientes que desenvolveram Pneumonia Associada à Ventilação em Assistência Domiciliar privada e comparar a incidência com dados nacionais. Métodos: estudo retrospectivo, com coleta entre julho de 2021 e junho de 2022 em prontuários de pacientes de uma instituição privada, sendo excluídos a ventilação intermitente e a ausência de suporte ventilatório. Resultados: a taxa de utilização de ventilação mecânica foi de 15,9%. A densidade de pneumonia na pediatria foi de 2,2 casos por 1000 ventilações-dia e em adultos de 1,7 casos por 1000 ventilações-dia, dados inferiores aos reportados pela Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Ocorreram 101 episódios de pneumonia em 73 pacientes, em sua maioria do sexo masculino (65,8%), adultos (53,4%) e com doenças neurológicas (57,5%). O regime de tratamento prevaleceu no domicílio (80,2%) e ocorreu um óbito. Conclusões: os pacientes em Assistência Domiciliar apresentaram baixa incidência e mortalidade por pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica.
Adaptation strategies for preparing for childbirth in the context of the pandemic: Roy’s Theory
Authors: Pickler Letícia , Lima Margarete Maria de , Roque Ariane Thaise Frello , Wilhelm Laís Antunes , Curcio Felice , Guarda Dionara , Costa Roberta , Alves Isadora Ferrante Boscoli de Oliveira
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to understand the process of adapting to childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of a group of pregnant women. Methods: a qualitative, descriptive-exploratory study was conducted with 23 women. Data were collected between October and December 2021 through documentation and semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using Minayo’s methodology and Roy’s Adaptation Model. Results: various types of stimuli - focal, contextual, and residual - were identified as influencing childbirth preparation. The online group was essential for facilitating pregnant women’s adaptation, offering significant support and generating positive feedback for childbirth preparation. Final Considerations: the importance of pregnant women’s groups as a strategy for improving adaptation to childbirth was identified, underscoring the effectiveness of this support among professionals and participants, as well as among pregnant women. This support network strengthened preparation for childbirth during a challenging period like the pandemic.
Fuzzy Logic: vulnerability of women who have sex with women to sexually transmitted infections
Authors: Andrade Juliane , Santos Kendra Yanne da Silva , Freitas Ana Paula Freneda de , Ignácio Mariana Alice Oliveira , Godinho Emmanuel Zullo , Duarte Marli Teresinha Cassamassimo
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the possibility of applying Fuzzy Logic in analyzing the vulnerability of Women Who Have Sex with Women to Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV/AIDS. Methods: We developed a Fuzzy Logic system with 17 input variables and one output variable, using data related to vulnerability in a municipality located in the Midwest region of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Results: The factor with the greatest positive impact was the confirmation that a low understanding of Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV/AIDS is associated with higher vulnerability. Conversely, the statement “Not disclosing sexual activity to healthcare professionals,” where individuals do not admit to having sex with women, had the least impact. Conclusions: Fuzzy Logic facilitates the identification of vulnerability, expressed through the analysis of interaction between variables in each dimension. This makes it a promising method to assist in analyzing the vulnerability of specific populations.
Excessive daytime sleepiness in nursing technicians: association with sleep quality and memory
Authors: Silva Renato Canevari Dutra da , Ribeiro Ana Clara Barros , Alves Maryanna Freitas , Silva Gilson Gonçalves , Camargo Júnior Elton Brás
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate excessive daytime sleepiness prevalence among nursing technicians and the association with sleep quality and memory. Methods: a cross-sectional, inferential study, carried out in a hospital unit in the state of Goiás between December 2020 and January 2021. Assessments were carried out using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire, instruments validated for the Brazilian context. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyzes were performed. Results: the sample consisted of 189 nursing technicians with a 40.9% excessive daytime sleepiness prevalence. In multivariate models, excessive daytime sleepiness was not associated with sleep quality, however there was a significant association with overall memory failures. Conclusions: study results demonstrate a high excessive daytime sleepiness occurrence, an association with overall memory failures and the need for psychosocial interventions for nursing technicians.
Mental health of parents of children and adolescents who require special health care
Authors: Nonose Eliana Roldão dos Santos , Silva Rosane Meire Munhak da , Neves Eliane Tatsch , Mello Débora Falleiros de , Zilly Adriana , Okido Aline Cristiane Cavicchioli , Lima Regina Aparecida Garcia de
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the manifestations presented by parents of children and adolescents who require special health attention that can impact their mental health. Methods: exploratory, qualitative research, based on the concept of vulnerability, with data collection carried out through interviews with 18 parents of children and adolescents with special health care needs, hospitalized in the pediatric ward of a hospital in Paraná, between May/2017 and May/ 2018. Data analyzed by inductive thematic analysis. Results: parents experienced situations of vulnerability when providing care at home, with repercussions on their mental health, expressed by manifestations of lack of protection, anxiety and depression. Final considerations: It is important that health professionals seek to expand actions to promote care and reduce situations that generate threats, insecurities, concerns and damage to the health of parents, which can impact and further weaken care for children and adolescents who need attention especially health.
Completude das variáveis dos Registros Hospitalares de Câncer de neoplasia maligna prostática
Authors: Grippa Wesley Rocha , Pessanha Raphael Manhães , Dell’Antonio Larissa Soares , Dell’Antonio Cristiano Soares da Silva , Salaroli Luciane Bresciani , Lopes-Júnior Luís Carlos
Published: July 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a completude das variáveis dos Registros Hospitalares de Câncer dos casos de neoplasia prostática da Rede de Atenção Oncológica de um estado brasileiro entre 2000 e 2020. Métodos: estudo ecológico de séries temporais, baseados em dados secundários de câncer de próstata dos Registros Hospitalares de Câncer. A incompletude dos dados foi classificada como excelente (<5%), boa (entre 5%-10%), regular (10%-20%), ruim (20%-50%) e muito ruim (>50%), de acordo com o percentual de ausência de informação. Resultados: foram analisados 13.519 casos de câncer próstata. As variáveis “histórico familiar de câncer” (p<0,001), “alcoolismo” (p<0,001), “tabagismo” (p<0,001), “estadiamento TNM” (p<0,001) tiveram tendência de decréscimo, enquanto que “clínica do início do tratamento” (p<0,001), “procedência” (p=0,008) e “ocupação” (p<0,001) indicaram tendência crescente. Conclusões: a maioria das variáveis dos Registros Hospitalares de Câncer apresentou completude excelente, porém importantes variáveis tiveram altos percentuais de incompletude, como estadiamento TNM e clínico, além de alcoolismo e tabagismo.
Atenção Primária à Saúde na transição do cuidado de pessoas com Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Authors: Magagnin Adriana Bitencourt , Silva Kenia Lara da , Melo Giane Zupellari dos Santos , Heidemann Ivonete Teresinha Schulter Buss
Published: July 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: compreender a atuação das equipes de Atenção Primária à Saúde no cuidado às pessoas com Acidente Vascular Cerebral após a alta hospitalar. Métodos: estudo de caso único, com unidades de análise integradas, de abordagem qualitativa. A triangulação dos dados ocorreu através de entrevistas com os profissionais e cuidadores familiares envolvidos na transição do cuidado, além de observações diretas em rounds e análise documental. Para as análises, foram utilizadas as estratégias analíticas das proposições teóricas e construção de explicações, com auxílio do software ATLAS.ti®. Resultados: evidencia-se a importância da contrarreferência, o papel do Agente Comunitário de Saúde e da equipe multiprofissional, promoção da saúde, prevenção secundária, visita domiciliar como atributo visceral e enfermeiro como gestor do cuidado. Considerações Finais: a alta demanda das equipes e os Determinantes Sociais da Saúde interferem na continuidade adequada do cuidado. Recomendam-se programas de cuidados de transição que possibilitem a continuidade da assistência.
Philosophical analysis of the “justice” concept in the context of social governance in the Kyrgyz Republic
Authors: Ji Lin , Abdrasulov Sovetbek M.
Published: July 2024

Abstract: With growing social inequality, corruption political instability, the problem of justice in Kyrgyzstan becomes an urgent topic requiring measures to ensure the country’s stability and development through effective social governance. The study aims to identify variations, in the philosophical understanding of justice, in the context of social governance in Kyrgyzstan. The study employed a phenomenological approach in its theoretical and methodological basis. The empirical basis of the study was the focus group method, which involved activists in Kyrgyzstan. There are two dominant approaches to the perception of justice in the country. The liberal approach emphasizes the importance of individual rights, freedoms and market principles. The socialist approach emphasizes the importance of collective interests, social solidarity and state intervention in the economy. It is important to create mechanisms that are in line with liberal principles, but also consider the people’s needs, who are used to a more planned economy and state intervention. The results of the study have practical value for state structures involved in social and economic reform processes.
Plot and complot: the impasse of narrativization, poor cognitive mapping and conspiracy theories
Authors: Pimenta Tomás Lima
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This paper attempts to disclose the meaning of the contemporary spread of conspiracy theories by pursuing Frederic Jameson’s suggestion that conspiracy theories are symptoms of an impoverished “cognitive mapping.” For that purpose, I translate the problem of cognitive mapping into a larger question of narrativity, in dialogue with the flourishing field of narrative ethics, and interpret it through the lens of critical theory and psychoanalysis. Briefly, I contend that conspiracy theories are surrogate narratives to cope with the contemporary societies’ opacity and the consequent deficiency in self-narrativization.
Evaluation of the design of the influenza-like illness sentinel surveillance system in Brazil
Authors: Freitas Laís Picinini , Codeço Cláudia Torres , Bastos Leonardo Soares , Villela Daniel Antunes Maciel , Cruz Oswaldo Gonçalves , Pacheco Antonio Guilherme , Coelho Flavio Codeço , Lana Raquel Martins , Carvalho Luiz Max Fagundes de , Niquini Roberta Pereira , Almeida Walquiria Aparecida Ferreira de , Silva Daiana Araújo da , Carvalho Felipe Cotrim de , Gomes Marcelo Ferreira da Costa
Published: July 2024

Abstract: The influenza-like illness (ILI) sentinel surveillance operates in Brazil to identify respiratory viruses of public health relevance circulating in the country and was first implemented in 2000. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of early detection of the circulation of new viruses in Brazil. Therefore, an analysis of the design of the ILI sentinel surveillance is timely. To this end, we simulated a sentinel surveillance network, identifying the municipalities that would be part of the network according to the criteria defined in the design of the ILI sentinel surveillance and, based on data from tested cases of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) from 2014 to 2019, we drew samples for each sentinel municipality per epidemiological week. The draw was performed 1,000 times, obtaining the median and 95% quantile interval (95%QI) of virus positivity by Federative Unit and epidemiological week. According to the ILI sentinel surveillance design criteria, sentinel units would be in 64 municipalities, distributed mainly in capitals and their metropolitan areas, recommending 690 weekly samples. The design showed good sensitivity (91.65% considering the 95%QI) for qualitatively detecting respiratory viruses, even those with low circulation. However, there was important uncertainty in the quantitative estimate of positivity, reaching at least 20% in 11.34% of estimates. The results presented here aim to assist in evaluating and updating the ILI sentinel surveillance design. Strategies to reduce uncertainty in positivity estimates need to be evaluated, as does the need for greater spatial coverage.
Leisure-time physical activity as a key protective factor against cognitive decline in older adults: an isotemporal substitution analysis
Authors: Duarte Flávio Rodrigues , Galvão Lucas Lima , Rocha-Silva Rizia , Tribess Sheilla , Santos Rafaela Gomes dos , Santos Douglas de Assis Teles , Virtuoso Júnior Jair Sindra
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This study aimed to test hypothesized effects of replacing sedentary behavior with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, sleep, and different domains of physical activity by equivalent amounts on suggestive cognitive decline in an older adult population. This was a cross-sectional study including 473 older adults aged ≥ 60 years. Cognitive decline was assessed using the Mini-Mental Health Examination. Physical activity, its different domains and the time of exposure to sedentary behavior were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. For data analysis, two isotemporal substitution models were constructed using Poisson regression. The first model tested the effect of sleep time, sedentary behavior, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on cognitive decline. The second model was used to determine the effect of physical activity domains (leisure, work, transport, and home), sleep time, and sedentary behavior on cognitive decline. Physical activity during leisure time was protective against cognitive decline among all domains tested, replacing sedentary behavior, sleep, and transport. Conversely, substitution of the leisure domain for sedentary behavior, sleep, and transport was considered a risk factor for cognitive decline. Leisure time proved to be a strong protective factor in reducing the risk of cognitive decline, and it is necessary to encourage and stimulate public policies that include it.
Health, dependency and caregiving: barriers to economic activity among individuals aged 50 to 69 years in Mexico
Authors: Félix-Vega Carlos Fernando , Spijker Jeroen , Zueras Pilar
Published: July 2024

Abstract: In Mexico, the economically active population aged over 50 years has been increasing in recent years. Due to their age, these workers may experience health deterioration and require some form of care. However, only formal employment is associated with better access to health services and pensions. At the same time, these workers may also need to care for children, sick partners or dependent older adults, which limits their time available for employment. This study examined the association between disability, receiving and providing care and access to health services, and economic activity among adults aged 50 to 69 in Mexico in 2015 and 2018. Multilevel modeling was conducted using data from the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS). The MHAS is a longitudinal panel study of adults aged 50 years and older. The study sample included data from 8,831 observations from 2015 and 10,445 observations from 2018. Those living with some degree of disability and receiving care were found to be less likely to be economically active than those living with disability and not receiving care. Similarly, individuals who care for someone were also found to be less likely to be employed. Furthermore, the data suggested that individuals without access to health services were more likely to be economically active. For individuals aged 50 to 69 years, health and care issues were factors that limited economic activity status. In family-oriented societies with weak welfare states, the right to health is partial for the population and care is traditionally the responsibility of women, which exacerbates gender inequalities and has a differential impact on paid work for men and women.