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How long is a good story? Compressed narratives in British screen advertising since 1955
Authors: Caston Emily
Published: August 2023

The sixty second commercial has held a privileged status with the British television advertising industry since 1955. Recent scholarship in the useful film paradigm offers a promising starting point to analyse the design craft of the industry, as does scholarship on early advertising film. But in order to fully understand the evolution of this privileged status it is necessary to understand the conflicts that drive the different sectional parts of the tripartite supply chain and the organisations that regulate the design such as the Advertising Producers’ Association and Design and Art Direction Awards. It is also necessary to understand the use of certain devices film directors use in this compressed narrative form. Textual density is a primary one. Narrative in screen advertising remains under-researched. This article examines a range of commercials from the 1960s to the 2020s which utilise these devices to engage audiences in stories that sell brands, demonstrating some of the varied and transmedial way that narrative works across different categories of product and multi-media campaigns.
Commercial break: British advertising on screen
Authors: Foxon Steven
Published: August 2023

In this report, I describe the development of British screen advertising as represented in the BFI National Archive, address several key questions about the BFI’s advertising holdings, discuss the BFI’s strategic digitisation projects, Unlocking Film Heritage and Heritage 2022, and, finally, share areas of research and topics within advertising that are ripe for exploration as possible academic partnerships.
Selection and justification of drilling and blasting parameters using genetic algorithms
Authors: Us S. A , Ishchenko O. K , Koba D. V , Ishchenko K. S
Published: August 2023

Purpose. Using experimental and theoretical studies to justify the rational location of charges of various types and their technological parameters in the fan, taking into account the physical and mechanical properties and structural features of the rocks in the mountain massif. Methodology. In the experiments, an improved method of geostructural analysis of rocks was used to obtain detailed data on their properties, the block structure of the massif, and the type and direction of development of crack systems. Identification of crack systems, their density, intensity, and direction of development of crack systems is carried out on petrographic sections using microscopic analysis, these are used to calculate the average indicator of the cracking coefficient, while the funneling method – the anisotropy coefficient. The justification of the rational location and the number of charges in each fan was performed using the methods of genetic algorithms and the developed software product. Findings. The coefficient of cracking and anisotropy of physical and mechanical properties of uranium ores was calculated, which was 78 cr/sm2 and 1.4, respectively. According to the developed mathematical models and the software product, the optimization problem was solved using genetic algorithms, which determined the main priorities: the location of the charge in the fan according to the structure of the massif and the rational diameter of the well, which helps to limit the number of oversized blocks of reflected ore. Originality. The regularities are established of the change in the anisotropy coefficient from the cracking coefficient, the nature of the distribution and the number of microcracks (cr/sm2) in the quartz grains, which is present in uranium ore according to a linear law, and the output (in %) of oversized blocks during the destruction of uranium ore from the cracking coefficient – according to the polynomial law. For the first time, the optimal location and the number of charges in each fan, the diameter of the wells, taking into account the type of rock, its strength and fissure, and the geometric parameters of the ore deposit, were determined based on the constructed mathematical models and the developed software product. Practical value. The indicated results of the experimental and theoretical studies will form the basis for the development and substantiation of rational parameters of resource-saving and seismically safe methods for breaking strong rocks of complex structure during the extraction of uranium and iron ores by the energy of the explosion in mines.
Designing the working surfaces of rotary planetary mechanisms
Authors: Alrefo I. F , Matsulevych O , Vershkov O , Halko S , Suprun O , Miroshnyk O
Published: August 2023

Purpose. To design a method for smoothing the working surfaces of stator and rotor with the use of computer simulation to eliminate the impact of the rotor on the stator when they interact. Methodology. Special and general methods of research have been used: interpolation of the point series – to determine the contour nodes of the rotor and the stator of the rotary-planetary machine; formation of B-splines – to construct a point series whose coordinates are structurally determined; technology of automated formation of curves in CAD-system SolidWorks – for modelling of functional surfaces of a planetary-rotary compressor. Findings. Algorithms for formation of the contours representing curves defined analytically or constructively with a given accuracy have been developed. The obtained contours are used in the CAD system as linear elements of the surface model. The developed method has been tested in the simulation of functional surfaces of a planetary-rotary compressor. Optimization of the body shape and rotor profiles in order to increase the productivity of the rotary-planetary machine has been carried out. Originality. The developed algorithms make it possible to determine the original point series belonging to any curve and provide a given interpolation accuracy when forming a B-spline contour or second-order curve arcs. Computer models of the body surfaces of the rotor are formed on the basis of the gear ratio of the planetary-rotary mechanism and the rotor dimensions. In order to increase the performance of the compressor, the working surfaces of the rotor have been optimized. The maximum volume of the working chamber was increased by increasing the radius of the moving gear of the planetary-rotary mechanism. In order to prevent the rotor from jamming during compressor operation, the rotor contour was changed. Practical value. The method for modelling the surfaces of complex shape in CAD-system has been developed on the basis of creating contours which with given accuracy represent lines from the surface determinant. This method makes it possible to form computer models of complex surfaces on the basis of a framework consisting of curves absent in CAD libraries.
Utilization of the secondary resources of titanium-zirconium pits when constructing highways
Authors: Lozhnikov O. V , Sobko B. Yu , Pavlychenko A. V , Kirichek Yu. O
Published: August 2023

Purpose. To develop a methodology for determining the economically feasible distance of construction sand haulage, which is a secondary raw material of ore pits, to highway construction sites in comparison with the delivery of sand from mining enterprises of building materials, taking into account land conservation indicators. Methodology. The research used a set of methods: analytical method – to establish the main technical and economic indicators that affect the cost of delivering sand from the mining enterprises to the road construction site; technical and economic analysis – to determine the influence of the building materials haulage distance on the cost of construction works. Findings. The economically permissible haulage distance for sands form titanium-zirconium mining enterprises to highway construction objects was established in comparison with the involving of sands from deposits of building materials. It has been proven that under the conditions of using the sands of the Motronivskyi MPP, where the main raw material is titanium-zirconium ores, in addition to the economic effect of the mining waste disposal, there is an ecological effect of reducing the dumps and tailings areas. At the same time, the cost of sand rocks during the construction of the road surface will be reduced by 3 to 60 %, depending on the distance to the construction road site. All together, the area of lands saved from being disturbed by new mining operations will reach 3.3 hectares during the construction of a 2.5 km long category I-b road section. Originality. Dependence was established of the sand cost and its delivery to the object of new highway construction on the materials haulage distance when purchasing sand at the enterprise of the main raw material and from the titanium-zirconium deposit, where it is developed as an associated raw material. The dependence of the economic efficiency indicator of the road construction on the increasing distance of sand rocks delivery from the titanium-zirconium deposit was determined, which allows justifying the rational haulage distance according to technical and economic indicators. Practical value. The developed method for determining the effective haulage distance for sand rocks to the construction site allows one to calculate the expediency of involving associated minerals of ore pits during the reconstruction and construction of new highways, as well as to establish the effect of resource conservation due to the reduction in the area of mining facilities during the extraction of ore and building raw materials.
Financial security of macro regions in the period of military aggression
Authors: Snishchenko R. H , Hrynchutskyi V. I , Nikolchuk Yu. M , Lopatovska O. O , Krot L. M
Published: August 2023

Purpose. Formulation of the main factors affecting the internal migration of the population during the period of military aggression, creation of an economic-mathematical model that will reproduce the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) for forecasting the financial support of macro-regions. Methodology. The research used general scientific and special research methods: the method of critical analysis, scientific abstraction and generalization of scientific experience of modern theoretical studies, methods of statistical analysis, expert evaluations, system-complex approach. Findings. The main differences in the reasons for the country citizens’ migration are identified in peacetime and in wartime. The factors that increase the behavioral uncertainty of displaced persons are outlined. It is proposed to create economic and mathematical models that will reproduce the dynamics of the number of displaced persons people to forecast the financial provision of macro-regions using the method of correlation-regression analysis. Invariable indicators that have the greatest impact on the number are determined for new arrivals in the specified territories. Originality. The economic and mathematical models presented in the article reproduce the dynamics of the number of internally displaced persons based on statistical data of a representative survey. Unlike the existing ones, they take into account the main factors that affect the internal migration of the population during the period of military aggression. Practical value. The economic-mathematical models presented in the article can be applied in practice in the methods for calculating the financial needs of regions, individual regions and settlements to forecast the number of forced migrants. The method proposed in the article for calculating the forecast quantity of internal migrants allows timely adjustment of the components of economic and mathematical models, which contributes to increasing their reliability.
Impact of globalization processes on strategic planning of enterprises
Authors: Kundieieva H , Turchyna M , Tur O , Sheremetynska O , Yasko Yu
Published: August 2023

Purpose. To study the uncertainty of globalization influences on strategic planning (SP). To identify peculiarities of SP for enterprises of Ukraine. To develop methods for evaluating the SP effectiveness in conditions of uncertainty and changes in the level of uncertainty in parameter sequences for relevant forecasting. Methodology. The study used the following methods: critical analysis – to identify the peculiarities of SP in Ukraine; mathematical formalization – to evaluate the efficiency of SP; method of comparing the first derivatives – for the current assessment of the rate of change in economic indicators and their approximation to the target values of SP; analysis and synthesis – to establish the uncertainty levels of the input and outputs sequences of each of the parameters of globalization. Findings. It is stated that different vectors of globalization influences cause formation of a complex “competitive landscape”, which increases the uncertainty of SP. Stratification of requirements for formation of strategic plans and opportunities which they allow implementing is proposed, as well as stratification of indicators of globalization influence. The factors of globalization influence on the formation of uncertainty in the activities of Ukrainian enterprises are studied and the peculiarities of this influence on the SP process are indicated. Originality. An assessment of the level of approximation of the actual and target results of enterprise’s activity is proposed as an indicator of SP effectiveness. A comparison of first derivatives of the efficiency indicator was used to reduce the uncertainty in estimating the rates of dynamic approximation of the actual and forecast results. A method of ordering heterogeneous sequences is proposed for a relevant assessment of the change in the level of uncertainty in parameter sequences. Practical value. The proposed approach reduces conceptual SP ambiguity. The developed method for assessing the uncertainty of globalization effects on SP and identifying the SP peculiarities in conditions of uncertainty will increase SP relevance for Ukrainian enterprises.
ОПЕРА «LE GRAND MACABRE» Д. ЛІГЕТІ: АБСУРД АБО РЕАЛЬНІСТЬ
Authors: Kapitonova Kateryna
Published: August 2023

Мета статті – вияв музичних особливостей втілення двосвіту в опері Дьордя  Лігеті «Le Grand Macabre» через співіснування, перехрестя абсурдності та реальності буття, що перегукується із сьогоденням і сприймається як його пророцтво. Для висвітлення поставленої мети застосовані наступні методи дослідження: історичний – при розгляді понять «macabre» та «dance macabre» в літературі та різних видах мистецтва; компаративний – для порівняння літературного першоджерела фарсу бельгійського драматурга Мішеля де Гельдерода «La Balade du grand macabre» з його музичним втіленням в опері «Le Grand Macabre»; аксіоматичний – при встановленні зв’язків між властивостями двосвіту опери Д. Лігеті; аналітичний – при розгляді музики показових, ключових сцен двосвіту опери. Наукова новизна запропонованої статті полягає в альтернативності обраного ракурсу при аналізі дуальної драматургії опери Д. Лігеті «Le Grand Macabre». В статті запропонована нова модель дуальності драматургії та образів опери – вертикальний двосвіт. В ньому співіснують два государі – Некроцар та принц Го‑Го; два міністри – лідери двох ворожих партій, Білої та Чорної; подвійне кохання – ідеальне Аманди і Амандо, агресивна любов астронома Астрадамора та його жінки Мескаліни; сценічна подвійність – поєднання палацу принца Го-го та народу на площі. Висновки. Єдина опера австро‑угорського композитора Д. Лігеті «Le Grand Macabre» є складною, багатопараметровою за задумом та його втіленням. Це спонукає до певної кількості сценічних прочитань, серед яких звертає на себе увагу постановка американського режисера Пітера Селларса. В опері, за визначенням самого композитора «анти-анти-опері», наявні риси символізму, театру абсурду, commedia dell’arte, підсилені прийомами іронії, гротеску, сарказму. У Д. Лігеті двосвіт трансформується із вертикальної площини, представленої в епоху романтизму, до горизонтальної, в якій неможливо відокремити світ один від одного.
ANÁLISE DO CONHECIMENTO TÉCNICO DE OPERADORES DO SISTEMA PRISIONAL SOBRE PESSOAS LGBTI+ PRIVADAS DE LIBERDADE
Authors: Vieira Ricardo Stanziola , Longen Bruna Roberta Wessner
Published: August 2023

A complexidade de alguns temas de grande relevância social carrega consigo a inerente necessidade de estudos e discussões. A pesquisadora, que também é policial penal, tece alguns comentários sobre as minorias do sistema prisional brasileiro, tais reflexões iniciam o artigo e se estendem até a sua conclusão. O estudo imerge no contexto das prisões e seus personagens, identificando um grupo específico pertencente às minorias que compõe estes lugares, as pessoas LGBTI+. Foram coletadas informações de policiais penais, os quais laboram no ambiente prisional, que voluntariamente responderam a um questionário semiestruturado com dez perguntas, objetivando analisar o nível de conhecimento técnico desses profissionais sobre a existência e aplicabilidade de documentos normativos que regulamentam procedimentos adequados à execução penal de pessoas LGBTI+ privadas de liberdade, vinculantes à toda administração pública. Compreende-se a importância de se humanizar a dinâmica de cumprimento de pena e, para isso, é necessário que as gestões, em consonância com seu papel de diagnosticar situações de vulnerabilidade, atuem como mediadores sociais e difundam aos seus operadores informações técnicas e procedimentais já definidas, as quais são fundamentais para o desemprenho de suas funções.
PALAVRAS CHAVE: Prisão. Minorias. LGBTI+. Polícia Penal. Capacitação.
 
ABSTRACT
Some topics of great social relevance and also great complexity carry the inherent need of studies and discussions. The author of this research, who is additionally a criminal police officer, shares her view on the social minorities in the Brazilian prison system, those reflections go from the beginning to the conclusion of this article. The study immerses itself in the context of prisons and their characters, identifying a specific group belonging to the minorities that make up these places, LGBTI+ people. Information was collected from criminal police officers, who work in the prison environment, that voluntarily answered a semi-structured questionnaire with ten questions, aiming to analyze the level of technical knowledge of these professionals about the existence and applicability of normative documents that regulate adequate procedures for the criminal execution of crimes. LGBTI+ people deprived of their liberty, binding on the entire public administration. It is understood the importance of humanizing the dynamics of serving sentences and, for this, it is necessary that the administrations, in line with their role of diagnosing situations of vulnerability, act as social mediators and disseminate technical and procedural information to their operators already defined, which are fundamental for the performance of their functions.
Keywords: Prison. Minorities. LGBTI+. Police. Empowerment.
Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Dizziness: Results of the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2019–2021
Authors: Hong Seung-Eun , Kim Brian , Lee Byeong-Cheol , Lee Myung-Chul , Choi Ik Joon , Ahn Jungmin
Published: August 2023

Background and Objectives The present study was aimed to investigate whether chronic dizziness is associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Korean adults.Subjects and Method We analyzed data from the 2019-2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and enrolled 2323 participants over the age of 40 who completed the sleep health and dizziness survey. Participants were assessed for the risk of OSA using the STOP-Bang questionnaire and then classified into three groups: low-, intermediate-, and high-risk. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify the relationship between chronic dizziness and OSA.Results The intermediate-, high-, and intermediate/high-risk groups comprised older participants with a higher proportion of male and higher body mass index compared to the lowrisk groups (all p<0.001). They also had higher rates of current smoking, high-risk alcohol consumption, hearing loss, and a higher prevalence of anemia, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. The risk of chronic dizziness was significantly associated with the severity of OSA. Compared to the low-risk OSA group, the risk of chronic dizziness was significantly higher in the intermediate- (odds ratio [OR] 2.096; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.507-2.913), high- (OR 2.119; 95% CI 1.013-4.434), and intermediate/high risk OSA groups (OR 2.097; 95% CI 1.508-2.917) after adjusting for the relevant variables.Conclusion These findings suggest that early detection and intervention of OSA may be necessary to prevent the worsening of chronic dizziness in adults.
Impact of Traumatic Events on Substance Use among Internally Displaced People in Selected Flood and War Impacted Areas in Rivers State
Authors: AK Nkporbu , IK Oti , PC Stanley
Published: August 2023

Background: Different individuals react differently to emotionally traumatic events just as there are varying degrees of coping mechanisms. One of the common maladaptive coping mechanisms of victims of internal displacement is increased predisposition to substance use. Aim: This study determined the relationship between stressful life events and substance use among victims of flood and wars in selected parts of Rivers State. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 4 different flood and war impacted areas where 357 respondents were investigated. Ethical procedures were followed including consent from participants. Respondents of between the ages 10-75 years were included in the study and their socio-demographic characteristics determined. The Impact of Event Scale –Revised (IES-R) was used to assess posttraumatic symptomatology of the flood victims, while the CAGE and a semi-structured questionnaire were used to assess alcohol and other psychoactive substances. Rapid urine drug toxicology was done for the respondents. Data was analysed using the SPSS version 20. p≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Two hundred and eighty (79.6%) respondents had IES-R score of 22 and above while 65.3% (n=233) scored 33 and above. Prevalence of substance use was 34.4% (n=123) from self-report and 41.7% (n=149) from urine toxicology. Of the 149 respondents, 138 was among those who scored IES-R 22 and above while 11 was among those who scored below 22 (p=0.001). Alcohol was the most consumed drug with 22.65 (n=81), followed by cannabis with 18.8% (n=67), tramadol 16.5% (n=59), codeine 15.7% (n=56), Nicotine 14.8% (n=53), kolanut and khatchewing 6.4% (n=23), and benzodiazepam 12.8% (n=64). Polysubstance use was 34.17% (n=122). Three respondents use drug intravenously. Substance use significantly correlated with IES-R scores (p=0.002). Conclusion: Stressful and traumatic events may increase vulnerability to substance use, therefore Internally Displaced People (IDP) may require substance use disorder services and psychological care.
Pattern and Prevalence of Drug Use among a Population of Mentally Ill Patients attending the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
Authors: AK Nkporbu , IN Ojule
Published: August 2023

Background: People with mental illness are at increased risk for substance use and individuals who experience a substance use disorder (SUD) during their lives may experience a co-occurring mental disorder and vice versa. The dual diagnosis often affects the illness course, worsens prognosis and presents a management difficulty. Aim: This study aimed to look at the prevalence of psychoactive use among mentally ill patients at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among attendees of Neuropsychiatric Outpatient Clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). A structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics and other factors were self-administered to 75 patients diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders by consultants Psychiatrists and attending the out-patient clinic via a systematic random sampling. Ethical approval was obtained from the ethical committee of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and all other ethical provisions were followed. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. Results: Majority of the respondents were male (81%), single (76.0%), unemployed (36.0%), low income earners (73.4%) and between the ages of 21 and 30 (44%).. Majority had tertiary education (58.7%) followed by respondents with secondary education (33.3%). The prevalence of psychoactive substance use was 48% with Cannabis being the most reported consumed drug (24%), cocaine 16%, nicotine 14.7%, heroine 10.7%, alcohol 6.7%, then volatile substance and hypno-sedation 2.7% and 1.3% respectively. Majority of the Respondents had use drugs between 1- 10 years. Conclusion: Drug use is common among the persons suffering from mental disorders in UPTH. Better evaluation for and proper management of this dual diagnosis will help to improve their mental well-being and quality of life.
Pattern and Socio-demographic characteristics of Drug Users at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Rehabilitation Facility, Port Harcourt
Authors: AK Nkporbu , PC Stanley
Published: August 2023

Background: Substance abuse particularly among young people has become a large phenomenon globally affecting all segments of society. The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and other psychoactive drugs among young people has become an issue of public health concern with untold negative consequences on human existence. Aim: This study sought to examine the sociodemographic profiles and patterns of drug use among drug users at the NDLEA Rehabilitation Facility, Port Harcourt. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among inmates of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Port Harcourt. A structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics and other factors were self-administered to inmates of the facility, who have been brought by their relative for addiction care over a period of 3 years (2017 to 2020). Ethical approval was obtained from the ethical committee of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and approval was obtained from the NDLEA Authority. All other ethical provisions were followed. Descriptive statistics was used to analyzed the data. Data were analyzed with number count, percentage, and then Chi-square of independence. Results: Majority of the drug users were male (98,8%), single (72.5%), unemployed (27.5%) and apprentice (40.0%), between the ages of 15 and 35 (67.5%) and with tertiary education. Cannabis was the most consumed drug (75.7%), followed by nicotine (30.8%) alcohol (28.3%), cocaine (27.4%) and heroine (25.8%). Majority of the users were introduced to drug by friends and family members and referred to the feeling they got on the first day of use as high and happy. Majority had 15 to 25 years as age of onset of drug use and there were no family history of psychoactive substance use or mental illness. Conclusion: Substance use is common among young people between the ages of 26 and 30, single, with higher level of education and low-income earners. Majority use illicit drugs, which they started at early age of 15 to 25 and introduced to by friends and family members. Improvement in socio-economic status of adolescents and sustained public health enlightenment will help to reduce the rising prevalence of drug use.
The Cause and Effect of Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) on Individuals
Authors: Thomas Morgan , Gallicchio Vincent S
Published: August 2023

Immune thrombocytopenia is a rare blood disorder in which an individual has a decreased level of platelets due to the immune system destroying the blood-clotting platelets. Platelets function in the body to help clot the blood, but in people with ITP, the body produces antibodies that disrupt and attack the creation, leading to lower levels. The average platelet count ranges from 150,000-400,000 per microliter of blood, but in individuals with ITP, the platelet count is less than 100,000 [1]. This significant decrease in platelet count can cause easy bruising, bleeding, and fatigue, among various symptoms that can disrupt an individual's life. The current diagnosis of ITP is centered on presumptions and excludes other causes of thrombocytopenia due to a variety of acquired and inherited that can present similar symptoms. In some cases, ITP may not cause symptoms, and for most children and adults, ITP is not severe. Acute ITP will typically go away on its own without the need for extensive therapy. In individuals with more advanced cases, or chronic ITP, one may receive a wide range of treatments. The stage of the disorder, current medical history, and genetics all have significant roles in determining the treatment an individual will receive.
A Latent Class Analysis of Physical Activity of Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis Based on Health Promotion Model: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Fang Heng-Ying , Pan Ying-Hua , Deng Yu-Hua , Ding Yue , Gu Hui-Ting , Hu Xin-Xin , Liu Mu , Wang Rui-Chong , Zou Wen-Jie , Zhang MeiFen
Published: August 2023

Background: Physical activity helps to prevent deformities and to complete training programs, and is therefore benefit to improve the rehabilitation and prognosis of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). This study aims to identify potential factors affecting the physical activity of patients with AS to provide insights for the clinical strategies. Methods: A cross-sectional primary data analysis was performed. Exploratory latent category analysis (LCA) was used to identify subgroups of physical activity of AS patients. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of physical activity. Results: Two potential subgroups (high physical activity-no sedentary and low physical activity-sedentary) were identified. Patients with higher education were more sedentary and less active, and was more likely accompanied with lower level of physical activity. The higher the ankylosing spondylitis functional index, the lower level of physical activity. High education degree and high disease function index were risk factors for low physical activity. Conclusions: Avoiding sedentary behavior and controlling the disease function index are of clinical implication to improve the physical activity of AS patients and to subsequently the recovery of the disease.
Diseases and Treatment with NOA: Mini Review of Trauma Coagulopathy
Authors: Morgillo Amelia , Marovino Edoardo , Mazzarella Marcello , Merandi Serena , Giordano Lucia , Morgillo Caterina Rosaria
Published: August 2023

Background: A key element of a geriatric patient is the problem of frailty. We generally identify a frail subject through sarcopenia, that is, the progressive reduction and thinning of the muscle mass. The sarcopenic subject falls because he cannot stand on his legs, including a whole series of endocrine, glucidic and neurological dysregulations that should have an extremely significant probability of falling. Objective: The purpose of this article is, starting from pharmacological aspects of noa, to evaluate how to deal with a traumatized patient in the treatment with noa. Methods: Both personal knowledge of pharmacology and the use of both paper books and international website databases such as pubmed, scopus, google scholar, researchgate were used to develop the article, typing in keywords such as "trauma coagulopathy" or "elderly patient treatment with noa" associated with specific compound names. Conclusions: In an elderly subject who reports a head injury, even a mild one, we may find a chronic subdural hematoma that is so easily achieved due to cerebral atrophy, the greater excursion of the brain into the skull that tears the subdural vessels. In addition, why frequently the elderly subject takes the antithrombotic drug: cardioaspirin, warfarin, but above all the new oral anticoagulants.
Para além da escola: encontros com espaços não formais de educação no ensino de Ecologia
Authors: Rosa Ana Cristina de Oliveira , Miranda Jaíne Fernanda Jaques , Peres Ariadne da Costa , Lemos Jussara Moretto Martinelli
Published: August 2023

Neste artigo relatamos a experiência da utilização de um Espaço Não Formal de Educação (ENFE) para a aprendizagem em Ecologia desenvolvida com estudantes do 3º Ano do Ensino Médio de uma escola pública do Município de Castanhal no interior do Pará. A pesquisa apresenta caráter qualitativo, do tipo pesquisa-ação, utilizando como instrumentos para produção de dados: gravações audiovisuais, fotografias, observações em campo e escrita de cartas pelos estudantes. O objetivo deste estudo consiste em analisar em que termos ocorre a aprendizagem de conceitos ecológicos utilizando um Espaço Não Formal de Educação. Durante a visita ao espaço ENFE, os estudantes foram instigados a apresentarem suas hipóteses e incentivados a discutir, observar e argumentar suas ideias, transpondo conceitos teóricos na prática, favorecendo a passagem da ação manipulativa para a ação intelectual, promovendo a aprendizagem significativa por meio da interação dos conceitos ecológicos com a realidade dos estudantes e de sua comunidade. Ao propor atividades investigativas aos estudantes no ENFE, verificamos um aumento do interesse e da participação dos estudantes sobre problemas ambientais e a reflexões sobre a necessidade e a possibilidade de intervir na realidade observada.
Avaliação da rotulagem de suplementos nacionais tipo Whey Protein
Authors: Gomes Gleyzangela Muniz , Sousa Dionney Andrade de , Lima Sâmara Letícia Silva de , Bogéa Eduarda Gomes
Published: August 2023

O aumento do consumo de suplementos alimentares é perceptível, principalmente os produtos à base de proteína. Dentre eles, destaca-se o Whey Protein, uma proteína extraída do soro do leite, disponibilizada no mercado por diversas marcas com características distintas. A rotulagem adequada desses suplementos é direito do consumidor e otimiza a sua escolha. Objetiva-se analisar a rotulagem de suplementos proteicos nacionais à base de Whey Protein. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter quantitativo e exploratório, envolvendo avaliação de rotulagem de diferentes marcas de Whey Protein. A amostra do estudo foi composta por 6 marcas de suplementos proteicos do tipo Whey Protein Blend, tendo como única fonte proteica o soro do leite, disponíveis no mercado nacional. Foi elaborado um checklist no programa Microsoft Excel de acordo com os itens da legislação vigente. Foram identificados dois tipos de materiais referente as embalagens dos produtos analisados, o polietileno de alta densidade e o polietileno tereftalato. Todas as marcas apresentaram medidor e modo de preparo. Diferenciaram-se quanto a quantidade de proteína ofertada por dose. Dentre as marcas avaliadas, 83,33% apresentam pelo menos um tipo de não conformidade, com destaque para a RDC nº 18 de 2010 que apresentou maior número de inadequações. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de fiscalização contínua dos rótulos, principalmente quanto às especificações obrigatórias das legislações vigentes. Destaca-se a necessidade e intensificação de fiscalização continua e eficaz dos rótulos dos produtos, para garantir aos consumidores, acesso as informações fidedignas e ajudar nas suas escolhas no momento da compra.
Análise da perspectiva dos estudantes de enfermagem em relação ao cuidado ao paciente com suspeita de sepse
Authors: Maia Millena , Moreira Andressa das Graças Godinho , Kasimoff Ana Carolina da Silva , Gomes Morgani Neckel , Bucco Marcia
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Avaliar a percepção dos acadêmicos de enfermagem em relação ao reconhecimento da sepse. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, de abordagem qualitativa, realizada em um Centro Universitário de Curitiba. Participaram 30 estudantes de enfermagem a partir do 7° período, durante o mês de junho de 2023. Foram aplicados questionários sociodemográficos e semi estruturados baseados em estudo de caso. Resultados: A maioria dos estudantes não teve experiência no atendimento a pacientes com suspeita de sepse. Identificaram-se aspectos facilitadores, como as alterações e disfunções observadas, e dificuldades relacionadas à prescrição de cuidados de enfermagem. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se o conhecimento limitado dos discentes sobre a sepse. Nesse sentido, é essencial ampliar o ensino sobre a sepse na formação em enfermagem para melhor preparar os futuros profissionais e garantir uma assistência de qualidade ao paciente.
Effect of an interprofessional simulation program on patient safety competencies of healthcare professionals in Switzerland: a before and after study
Authors: Boloré Sylvain , Fassier Thomas , Guirimand Nicolas
Published: August 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the effects of a 12-week interprofessional simulation program, operated between February 2020 and January 2021, on the patient safety competencies of healthcare professionals in Switzerland.Methods: The simulation training was based on 2 scenarios of hospitalized patients with septic shock and respiratory failure, and trainees were expected to demonstrate patient safety competencies. A single-group before and after study was conducted after the intervention—simulation program, using a measurement tool (the Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey) to measure the perceived competencies of physicians, nurses, and nursing assistants. Out of 57 participants, 37 answered the questionnaire surveys 4 times: 48 hours before the training, followed by post-surveys at 24 hours, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after the training. The linear mixed effect model was applied for the analysis.Results: Four components out of 6 perceived patient safety competencies improved at 6 weeks but returned to a similar level before training at 12 weeks. Competencies of “communicating effectively,” “managing safety risks,” “understanding human and environmental factors that influence patient safety,” and “recognize and respond to remove immediate risks of harm” are statistically significant both overall and in the comparison between before the training and 6 weeks after the training.Conclusion: Interprofessional simulation programs contributed to developing some areas of patient safety competencies of healthcare professionals, but only for a limited time. Interprofessional simulation programs should be repeated and combined with other forms of support, including case discussions and debriefings, to ensure lasting effects.
Factors influencing mobility among people post-surgery for hip fractures: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Yoryuenyong Chanipa , Jitpanya Chanokporn , Sasat Siriphan
Published: August 2023

Background: After hip fracture surgery, patients often experience complications and a decline in mobility, leading to physical disability and increased dependency on caregivers. This may result in reduced independence, institutionalization, and higher mortality rates. However, there is limited research on mobility and its influencing factors in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery in Thailand.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the factors influencing mobility in patients with fractured hips within one year after surgery. 
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 143 randomly selected participants who had undergone hip fracture surgery between August 2022 to February 2023. Mobility and its influencing factors were measured using standardized questionnaires, including the De Morton Mobility Index, Parker Mobility Scale, Charlson Comorbidity Index, General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition, Groningen Orthopedic Social Support Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Pain Rating Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were utilized for data analysis.
Results:  The mean mobility score for the patients was 48.86 out of 100 (SD = 17.89). The study found that comorbidity (β = -0.156, p = 0.009), cognitive function (β = 0.310, p <0.001), social support (β = 0.145, p = 0.010), pain (β = -0.176, p = 0.004), fatigue (β = -0.249, p <0.001), and sleep (β = -0.169, p = 0.009) collectively influenced mobility in patients after hip fracture surgery, explaining 61.8% of the variance (R2 = 0.618; F = 36.598; p <0.001).
Conclusion: The study’s results provide valuable insights for nurses to target these modifiable factors to enhance patients’ mobility. However, it is essential to note that patients with comorbidity and poor cognitive function may face difficulty maintaining mobility. Nurses should be attentive to these patients and provide appropriate management. Additionally, early rehabilitation should be initiated promptly to optimize outcomes.
Representaciones sociales sobre la migración en inmigrantes venezolanos residentes en Lima Metropolitana, Perú
Authors: Acuña-Choque Katherine , Bazan-Joaquin Benjamin , Malvaceda-Espinoza Eli Leonardo , Monroy-Velasco Iris Rubi
Published: August 2023

This article aims to understand the social representations of migration among Venezuelan immigrants residing in Metropolitan Lima during 2018. Using a phenomenological design, 15 in-depth interviews were conducted, and a hybrid content analysis was performed. Several emerging categories were identified, including motives (primarily political and economic) for migration and its personal, psychosocial, and familial consequences. Regarding the decision-making process, the journey, and limitations for emigration from Venezuela to Peru were evidenced. Additionally, the study revealed an empathetic attitude among migrants, demonstrated through their assistance, concern, and suggestions for improving the situation of migrants. In conclusion, the social representations of migration are shaped by motives, consequences, the decision-making process, and the empathetic attitude, all of which are influenced by the social, cultural, and political characteristics of the receiving country.
La migración asistida de italianos hacia Chile: una lectura desde las teorías migratorias
Authors: Micheletti Stefano
Published: August 2023

The present article addresses the process of assisted migration for agricultural purposes from Italy to Chile after World War II. Through the reconstruction of the history of three colonies (located in La Serena, Coquimbo, and Parral) and the analysis of a set of interviews conducted with settlers, it proposes an examination based on migration theories, identifying the “macro” factors that shaped these experiences of human mobility, as well as the “micro” elements that played a role in individual migration decisions. It is concluded that structural factors such as poverty, unemployment, and limited access to land were fundamental in generating the political will to implement assisted migration. Additionally, individual and family motivations were driven not only by economic reasons but also by the desire to improve their overall quality of life.
Immobilized Cell Bioreactor Industrialization in the Development of an Innovative Optical Biosensor Technology
Authors: Koutinas Athanasios A. , Petsi Theano , Panitsa Sissy , Kanellaki Maria
Published: August 2023

This commentary shows the development of a new optical biosensor, based on cell immobilization of Pseudomonas Fluorescens HK44, in nano and micro-tubular cellulose (TC) and a mixture of carbohydrate nanotubes (CHNTs) and carbohydrate micro-tubes (CHMTs). Methodology follows, this biocatalyst can be industrialized with the use of a single tank immobilized cell bioreactor (ICB). A techno-economic analysis was conducted within the framework of it by designing a process flow sheet with mass and energy balance. According to its case study, the investment is 227,800 euros, and the daily production cost is 1434 euros, with a maximum daily added value of 25,000 euros. The discussion revealed that novel research proposals and a novel study concept are being developed in the field of biosensors. The results are supported by papers published on ICB area development. The problem that leads to this commentary is industrialization of ICB, in the case of a simple biosensor development using immobilized cells and it is the objective.
La Odontopediatría en la era de la inteligencia artificial
Authors: Aguilar-Gálvez Denisse
Published: August 2023

En la historia de la humanidad visualizamos tres grandes revoluciones: la agrícola, la industrial y cerca a nuestros tiempos la actual revolución científico-tecnológica, también llamada "La revolución del conocimiento".
Nivel de conocimiento sobre salud oral de los padres y su relación con hábitos de higiene oral de sus hijos de 8 a 10 años
Authors: Clavijo Valladares Alex Jair , Campos Campos Katherine
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Determinar la relación del nivel de conocimiento en salud oral de los padres con los hábitos de higiene oral de sus hijos de 8 a 10 años. Materiales y Métodos: En este estudio transversal y prospectivo se encuestaron a 200 padres y sus 200 hijos de ambos sexos, estudiantes de Instituciones Educativas Particulares del distrito de San Miguel, Lima -Perú. Se aplicaron dos cuestionarios, uno para determinar el nivel de conocimiento sobre salud oral de los padres de familia; y otro para determinar los hábitos de higiene oral de sus hijos. Se determinó la relación entre el nivel de conocimiento sobre salud bucal de los padres y el hábito de higiene oral de sus hijos mediante las pruebas de U de Mann Whitney y Kruskal Wallis. El p < 0,05 precisó el nivel de significancia en ambas pruebas. Resultados: La mayoría de los cuestionarios fueron respondidos por los papás (68,5 %). El 53 % de los padres presentaron un nivel bueno de conocimiento sobre salud oral. Los niños que se cepillaban 3 veces/día y todos los días de la semana evidenciaron una relación positiva respecto al nivel de conocimiento bueno de sus padres. Conclusión: El nivel de conocimiento en salud oral de los padres de familia no se relacionó con los hábitos de higiene oral de sus hijos de 8 a 10 años. Sin embargo, el nivel de conocimiento bueno de los padres de familia estuvo relacionado a una mayor frecuencia de cepillado de 3 veces/día y todos los días de la semana.
A novel alternative in wireless and passive sensing: the bended nested split-ring resonator
Authors: ÖZBEY Burak
Published: August 2023

In this paper, a new split-ring resonator variant, called the bended nested split-ring resonator (B-NSRR) is introduced. B-NSRR is a modified version of the nested split-ring resonator (NSRR) geometry, which has been successfully utilized in sensing of various physical quantities such as strain, displacement and moisture content due to its superior sensitivity, resolution and compactness in comparison to more traditional structures such as SRR and electrical SRR (ESRR). The B-NSRR geometry is demonstrated to allow an even more compact structure, while retaining the high sensitivity level of the NSRR. The performances obtained by the SRR, ESRR, NSRR and B-NSRR geometries are compared for displacement and moisture content sensing applications. Simulations are carried out to validate the findings, where modified versions of SRR-based structures are employed as displacement sensors and a comparison is made between their performances. Owing to its compactness and high sensitivity, it is shown that the B-NSRR is a reasonable alternative to available geometries in various sensing applications.