bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Depression and anxiety among cancer patients visiting a tertiary care cancer hospital
Authors: Kaphle Maheshor , Bajracharya Diya , Regmi Nirmala , Aryal Dipsikha , Karki Rajesh
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Cancer patients frequently experience psychological problems related to reactions to cancer diagnosis, cancer type and stage, treatment effects, recurrence, fear of end-of-life, survivorship, and financial burden. Depression and anxiety are both psychological and physiological disturbances among cancer patients.

AIM

To assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety among cancer patients attending a tertiary care cancer hospital.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study was conducted at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital in Kathmandu Valley among 220 cancer patients aged from 18 years to 70 years. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee of CiST College. Convenient sampling was used to interview patients with the standardized Patient-Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) for Depression and Hospital Anxiety and Depression sub-scale (HADS-A) for anxiety. Epi-Data was used for data entry and transferred to SPSS Version 25 for analysis.

RESULTS

The study revealed that of 220 patients, most of the respondents belonged to the age group 51-60 years. More than half 131 (59.6%) of the respondents were female, most of them had depression, and one-third had anxiety. Among the respondents, 124 (56.4%) had mild depression, 70 (31.8%) had moderate depression, and 3 (1.3%) had severe depression; 79 (35.9%) had mild anxiety, 64 (29.1%) had moderate anxiety, and 4 (1.8%) had severe anxiety.

CONCLUSION

Most respondents were depressed and one-third had anxiety. More than half and nearly one-third had mild and moderate depression, respectively, and nearly one-third had mild and moderate anxiety, which is higher than other studies.
Alterations of sleep deprivation on brain function: A coordinate-based resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging meta-analysis
Authors: Zhang Qin , Hou Yong-Zhe , Ding Hui , Shu Yan-Ping , Li Jing , Chen Xi-Zhao , Li Jia-Lin , Lou Qin , Wang Dai-Xing
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Sleep deprivation is a prevalent issue that impacts cognitive function. Although numerous neuroimaging studies have explored the neural correlates of sleep loss, inconsistencies persist in the reported results, necessitating an investigation into the consistent brain functional changes resulting from sleep loss.

AIM

To establish the consistency of brain functional alterations associated with sleep deprivation through systematic searches of neuroimaging databases. Two meta-analytic methods, signed differential mapping (SDM) and activation likelihood estimation (ALE), were employed to analyze functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data.

METHODS

A systematic search performed according to PRISMA guidelines was conducted across multiple databases through July 29, 2023. Studies that met specific inclu-sion criteria, focused on healthy subjects with acute sleep deprivation and reported whole-brain functional data in English were considered. A total of 21 studies were selected for SDM and ALE meta-analyses.

RESULTS

Twenty-one studies, including 23 experiments and 498 subjects, were included. Compared to pre-sleep deprivation, post-sleep deprivation brain function was associated with increased gray matter in the right corpus callosum and decreased activity in the left medial frontal gyrus and left inferior parietal lobule. SDM revealed increased brain functional activity in the left striatum and right central posterior gyrus and decreased activity in the right cerebellar gyrus, left middle frontal gyrus, corpus callosum, and right cuneus.

CONCLUSION

This meta-analysis consistently identified brain regions affected by sleep deprivation, notably the left medial frontal gyrus and corpus callosum, shedding light on the neuropathology of sleep deprivation and offering insights into its neurological impact.
A concepção de autonomia no contexto da reforma da educação: o encontro da psicologia positiva com a cultura corporativa
Authors: Facci Douglas Tadeu da Silva
Published: February 2024

autonomia é uma questão perene, como princípio, sentido e propósito da educação democrática. Neste trabalho, pretende-se demonstrar que o conceito passa por um processo de ressignificação no contexto da reforma educacional em curso, marcada, sobretudo, pela convergência entre a psicologia positiva e a cultura empresarial. O exame desse contexto e dos pressupostos econômicos, sociais, teóricos e pedagógicos do conceito de autonomia que nele se propaga possibilitam esclarecer seu sentido e significado para além de falso consenso, contribuindo para sua definição programática no âmbito da reforma educacional. Com esse propósito, adota-se como referencial teórico uma perspectiva crítica, destacando-se autores como Bauman, Illouz e Cabañas, Adorno etc. Conclui-se que a atual concepção de autonomia se afasta de sua acepção original, marcada pela tensão dialética entre indivíduo e sociedade, entre adaptação e resistência, com o predomínio da positividade, da cultura unidimensional, esvaziada dos elementos críticos (negativos), reforçando o momento da adaptação social e a manutenção do status quo da burguesia capitalista.
TasteTrek
Authors:   Department Of Computer Engineering, Vivekanand Education Society’s Polytechnic Chembur,  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Pragyakar Alka
Published: February 2024

TasteTrek is an innovative website that seamlessly combines the exploration of diverse Indian spices with the convenience of ordering them from the comfort of your home. This website not only serves as a comprehensive guide to the rich variety of Indian spices but also offers a curated marketplace where users can explore, learn about, and purchase high-quality spices sourced directly from their places of origin. Key Words: Indian spices, website, Home, Explore, PurchaseS
Wireless Controlled Hexa Wheel Robot based on HC-05 Technology
Authors:   St. Francis College, Lucknow, Pandey Vansh Raj , Prasad Mr. Shyam ,   Tecxtra Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Published: February 2024

Robotics is the interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science that includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and others. Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. In this digital age, Robotics represents a transformative shift. As you are all aware, Robotics is utilized extensively in the manufacturing, research laboratories, traffic management, search initiatives, and defence activities. These have streamlined human employees' tasks which was previously performed by humans. Now a days smart phones or android is an open-source operating system which means that any manufacturer on use it in their phones free of charge. More properties make the Android system very applicable for university use: Android uses the Java programming language, which our students are familiar with. Getting started with the Android API is easy; the API is open, i.e. developers can access almost every low-level function and are not sandboxed. In addition, the Android API allows easy access to the hardware components. In the working principle of Robot is based on RF (Radio Frequency) emitted by Bluetooth can be regarded as the control which deals with the use of radio signal to remotely control any device or Robot. Based on all these information we have design and developed a Six Wheel Robotics Module using HC-05 Technology. Keywords:- Robot, HC-05, Arduino uno, Driver, Ultrasonic.
Peran SGLT2i terhadap Risiko Kardiorenal Pasien dengan atau Tanpa Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2
Authors: Allen
Published: February 2024

Sodium-glucose Co-transporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) is one of the antidiabetic classes recommended for patients with heart and kidney problems. Evidence-based studies show the benefits of SGLT2i extend to heart, kidney, or other metabolic diseases in patients without diabetes mellitus.
LEGAL PROTECTION FOR PERPETRATORS OF MINOR ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES
Authors: Deianeira Kulape Priska , Syauket Amalia , Dhianty Rama
Published: February 2024

Supreme Court Regulation Number 02 of 2012 concerning Adjustment of the Limits of Light Criminal Acts and the Amount of Fines was created with the intention of facilitating law enforcement, especially judges, to administer justice in the cases they adjudicate. However, in practice, restorative justice with ADR methods has not been optimally applied to light criminal acts. One of the areas with the most disparities is the issue of light criminal acts in the field of the environment. Therefore, this research aims to determine what constitutes light criminal acts in the field of the environment and to understand the legal protection for perpetrators of light criminal acts in the field of the environment. The research method used is a normative juridical method using secondary legal sources. The results of the study indicate the scope of light criminal acts in the field of the environment. Criminal acts regulated in Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management are specified in Articles 41 to 44 of Law Number 32 of 2009. If there is minor theft for environmental results, the Criminal Code must also be considered as the legal framework specifically regulating theft (lex specialis derogat legi generali). Legal protection for perpetrators of light criminal acts in the field of the environment must align with the goals of criminalization, with sociological, ideological, and juridical-philosophical approaches, based on the fundamental assumption that criminal acts disrupt the balance, harmony, and coherence in community life
Sepsis 3-hour bundle compliance and prognosis in emergency department patients aged 65 years or older
Authors: Carbó Díez Míriam , Osorio Quispe Gina , Fresco Quindós Leticia , Miota Hernández Natalia , Perea Gainza Milagrosa , Ortega Romero María de Mar
Published: February 2024

Objetivos. Analizar el cumplimiento del paquete de medidas de tratamiento de la sepsis en las primeras 3 horas de asistencia en urgencias y su relación con la mortalidad en una cohorte de pacientes $ 65 años. Métodos. Estudio observacional retrospectivo. Se seleccionaron los pacientes con una edad $ 65 años visitados en urgencias del 1 de enero de 2020 al 31 de diciembre de 2022 diagnosticados de sepsis o shock séptico. Se determinaron los factores asociados a mortalidad al final del episodio. Resultados. Se incluyeron 190 pacientes, 98 (51%) varones y 85 (45%) tenían una edad 65–79 años (añosos) y 105 (55%) $ 80 años (muy añosos). La mortalidad al final del episodio fue mayor en el grupo de pacientes muy añosos (62% vs 33%, p = 0,001). La media de supervivencia fue de 38 días (IC 95%: 28-48). Mediante regresión de Cox se determinó que el cumplimiento del paquete de medidas en las primeras tres horas se asoció a mayor supervivencia (HR: 0,56, IC 95%: 0,34-0,95 p = 0,03). En el grupo de pacientes muy añosos, la media de supervivencia fue de 21 días (IC 95%: 1-30); el cumplimiento de las medidas dentro de las primeras 3 horas se asoció a mayor supervivencia (HR: 0,51, IC 95%: 0,3-0,9 p = 0,02). Conclusiones. El cumplimiento del paquete de medidas en las primeras 3 horas se asoció con una mayor supervivencia en los pacientes mayores de 65 años con sepsis en urgencias.
La profesionalización de las trabajadoras de atención directa en los cuidados residenciales: una mirada poliédrica y convincente
Authors: López Fernández Sandra , Sánchez Pérez María del Carmen , Candela Soto Paloma
Published: February 2024

Este artículo analiza el proceso de acreditación y profesionalización de las trabajadoras de cuidados de atención directa desde la perspectiva de las y los profesionales implicados en la gestión y organización de las residencias de mayores. En la última década, cambios legislativos han exigido a las trabajadoras del sector certificar su cualificación mediante un sistema acreditativo o una formación específica. El estudio se enfoca en discursos de profesionales que guiaron y formaron a las trabajadoras en su proceso de formación y estabilización laboral, con el objetivo de lograr la profesionalización en el ámbito de los cuidados institucionalizados. Utilizando un enfoque cualitativo, se llevaron a cabo 18 entrevistas semiestructuradas a estos profesionales. Para el análisis de los discursos, se empleó el enfoque temático descriptivo de Braun y Clarke (2006), destacando las diferencias entre los discursos de expertos masculinos y femeninos para explorar cómo se percibe el proceso formativo de las trabajadoras y su impacto en la profesionalización de las tareas de cuidado.
Los resultados resaltan las dificultades que enfrentan las trabajadoras para cumplir con los requisitos de acreditación, así como la expansión de oportunidades laborales para aquellas que superan los estándares de formación. También se revelan efectos no deseados del proceso de estabilización, como la volatilidad en el empleo y el agravio comparativo entre las cuidadoras. La perspectiva de estos profesionales que acompañan de cerca las experiencias formativas de las cuidadoras proporciona una visión más completa del proceso, destacando tanto sus ventajas como desafíos.
IMPLEMENTASI DATA MINING UNTUK MEMPREDIKSI TINGKAT KELULUSAN MAHASISWA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA DECISION TREE C5.0
Authors: Puspitaningrum Fitria , Haryoko Andy , Suryanto Andik Adi , Saputri Alfianisa
Published: February 2024

Perkembangan teknologi informasi yang semakin pesat sangat mempengaruhi kehidupan manusia, sehingga menuntut adanya sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas tinggi. Sektor pendidikan adalah salah satu yang mendapat pengaruh perkembangan teknologi informasi dan memegang peranan penting dalam menyiapkan sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas. Pemakaian teknologi informasi ini dapat dimanfaatkan dalam memantau kinerja  atau  prestasi akademik mahasiswa secara berkesinambungan, akurat dan juga maksimal namun pemantauan prestasi  akademik  saat  ini  masih  dilakukan secara manual. Maka dibuatlah sistem otomatis untuk mengklasifikasi prestasi akademik dengan menggunakan metode C5.0. Pada skripsi ini akan dijelaskan bagaimana metode C5.0 mengklasifikasi prestasi akademik mahasiswa dengan akurat. Skripsi ini menggunakan data mahasiswa Fakultas Teknik Universitas PGRI Ronggolawe Tuban. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sistem klasifikasi prestasi akademik mahasiswa berbasis desktop dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrogram VB .Net dan database MySQL dan juga menunjukkan bahwa hasil klasifikasi prestasi akademik yang dihasilkan lebih akurat.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN KUALITAS KAYU TERBAIK UNTUK KERAJINAN MEUBEL MENGGUNAKAN METODE ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP)
Authors: Yuliana Nian , Sanjaya Krishna Tri , Suryanto Andik Adi , Dewi Lestari Rozita
Published: February 2024

Dalam kerajinan furniture ini kayu merupakan elemen utama yang sangat penting untuk menentukan kualitas meubel. Bagi perusahaan meubel pemilihan spesifikasi kayu tidak mudah karena memerlukan beberapa pertimbangan yang sesuai dengan  kriteria yang dimiliki oleh kayu. Pemilihan kayu juga harus sesuai dengan standart kadar air kayu sebelum diolah minimal 15%. Sistem pendukung keputusan pemilihan kualitas kayu ini dapat membantu untuk pengambilan keputusan dalam menyelesaikan masalah yang bersifat semi terstruktur. Sehingga akan dibangun sistem pendukung keputusan dengan menggunakan metode AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) yaitu suatu metode yang digunakan untuk menyusun suatu prioritas dari berbagai pilihan dengan menggunakan beberapa kriteria dan alternatif. Output dari sistem pendukung keputusan ini berupa nilai dari seluruh bobot atau prioritas kriteria dan alternatif, sehingga dapat memberikan pertimbangan dalam memilih kualitas kayu terbaik untuk dijadikan kerajinan meubel.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN UKM MENGGUNAKAN KOMBINASI METODE AHP DAN TOPSIS
Authors: Mahmudi A. Aviv
Published: February 2024

Batik Tulis is one of the superior products in Rembang Regency, which is produced by several SMEs in the Rembang Regency area. Several SMEs are members of clusters and Joint Business Groups (KUB). The problems faced by KUB are changes in people's behavior, competition between other batik craftsmen. This research uses several methods in processing data, so that it can determine the right method with a higher level of accuracy. To determine the development strategy using SWOT analysis, while the number of criteria used in the SMEs development strategy is completed with Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) using a combination of AHP and TOPSIS. The results of the SWOT, AHP and TOPSIS analysis obtained proposals for alternative marketing strategies for SMEs in Rembang Regency are increase the competitiveness of SMEs products with fixed quality but at lower prices with a preference value of 0.5176.
CLUSTERING DAERAH RAWAN BANJIR DI KABUPATEN TUBAN DENGAN K-MEANS DISERTAI VISUALISASI SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS
Authors: Aprilina Ratih , Nurlifa Alfian , Haryoko Andy , Putri Rizki Eka , Rosalita Alfa Nurfahma
Published: February 2024

Pada penelitian ini telah dilakukan pengelompokkan daerah rawan banjir di Kabupaten Tuban dengan menggunakan teknik data mining. Penelitian ini didasarkan adanya kurangnya informasi untuk mengetahui dan mengantisipasi daerah mana yang berpotensi banjir. Sehingga penanganan akibat banjir di daerah-daerah yang tergenang banjir masih kurang maksimal. Oleh karena itu dalam mengoptimalkan pengetahuan informasi dan antisipasi dengan memetakan atau mengelompokkan daerah yang berpotensi rawan banjir atau tidak di daerah Kabupaten Tuban dengan metode clustering, dengan memanfaatkan data yang diperoleh dari katalog BPS “Kabupaten Tuban Dalam Angka (Tuban Regency In Figure)” dari tahun 2014 hingga 2017. Algoritma k-means adalah metode yang akan diimplementasikan untuk menggali informasi analisa dalam mengelompokkan daerah rawan banjir dengan atribut data yang digunakan adalah curah hujan, jenis tanah dan keteinggian tanah di setiap kecamatan di Kabupaten Tuban. Hasilnya diperoleh  suatu  sistem  untuk  mengelompokkan  daerah rawan banjir dengan menghasilkan 3 kelompok kategori, yakni rawan, kurang rawan dan tidak rawan. Hasil visualisasi peta dengan hasil tahun 2013 sebanyak tiga warna yaitu oranye, kuning dan hijau, tahun 2014 sebanyak dua warna yaitu kuning dan hijau, tahun 2015 tiga warna yaitu oranye, kuning dan hijau serta tahun 2016 tiga warna yaitu oranye, kuning dan hijau. Dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan pada 20 data kecamaan mampu menghasilkan akurasi pengujian sebesar 45% untuk tahun 2013, 40% untuk tahun 2014, 40% untuk tahun 2015 dan 60% untuk tahun 2016. Perangkat ini dapat dikembangkan untuk membantu daerah lain dalam mengelompokkan daerah rawan banjir. Metode penelitian ini dapat dikembangkan untuk objek penelitian yang berbeda.
SISTEM KEAMANAN SEPEDA MOTOR MENGGUNAKAN FINGERPRINT DAN GPS TRACKING BERBASIS MIKROKONTROLER ARDUINO ATMEGA2560
Authors: Wahyu Candra Moh. , Amaluddin Fitroh , Suryanto Andik Adi
Published: February 2024

Sistem Keamanan Sepeda Motor Menggunakan Fingerprint dan GPS Tracking berbasis mikrokontroler Arduino ATMega2560. Sepeda Motor akan menyala ketika data yang diinputkan pada Fingerprint benar dan Koordinat akan ditampilkan dengan Smartphone sebagai notifikasi. Alat ini bertujuan untuk keamanan kunci kontak yang diganti dengan modul Fingerprint dan memberikan informasi kendaraan dengan mengirimkan lokasi koordinat kendaraan mengunakan SMS dan dapat ditampilkan dengan aplikasi Google maps. Sistem Keamanan Sepeda Motor Menggunakan Fingerprint dan GPS Tracking berbasis mikrokontroler Arduino ATMega2560 ini memanfaatkan teknologi, yaitu: (1) Modul Fingerprint (2) GPS (Global Positioning System) GT – U7, (3) Rangkaian sistem minimum mikrokontroler Atmega2560, (4) Modul SIM800L, (5) Modul DFPlayer Mini (6) Smartphone, (7) serta aplikasi Google maps yang sudah ada pada smartphone. Pembuatan perangkat lunak (Software) alat ini menggunakan bahasa pemrograman C. Hasil pengujian yang dilakukan, diketahui bahwa unjuk kerja Sistem Keamanan Sepeda Motor Menggunakan Fingerprint dan GPS Tracking berbasis mikrokontroler Arduino ATMega2560 dengan hasil pengujian keseluruhan alat dapat menampilkan data informasi sesuai dengan yang diharapkan yaitu sebagai pengganti kunci kontak yang lebih aman ,notifikasi mengirimkan lokasi koordinat kendaraan ke smartphone user, kemudian untuk mengetahui posisi kendaraan cukup membuka sms dan perintah tersebut akan memanggil aplikasi Google maps. Kesimpulan yang didapat dari alat ini adalah alat sudah dapat bekerja dengan baik.
IMPLEMENTASI AUGMENTED REALITY UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN ORGAN MATA BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Khoirianti Rini , Nurlifa Alfian , Arifia Amaludin , Rochmah Ainur
Published: February 2024

Sebuah abstrak dipersiapkan dengan baik sehingga  memungkinkan pembaca untuk mengidentifikasi isi dasar dokumen dengan cepat dan akurat, untuk menentukan relevansinya dengan kepentingan mereka, dan dengan demikian akan mudah untuk memutuskan apakah akan membaca dokumen secara keseluruhan. Abstrak harus informatif dan benar-benar cukup jelas, memberikan pernyataan yang jelas dari masalah, pendekatan atau solusi yang diajukan, dan menunjukkan temuan utama dan kesimpulan. Abstrak harus 100 sampai 250 kata. Abstrak harus ditulis dalam bentuk lampau. nomenklatur standar harus digunakan dan singkatan harus dihindari. Tidak ada literatur harus dikutip. Daftar kata kunci memberikan kesempatan untuk menambahkan kata kunci, digunakan oleh pengindeksan dan abstrak layanan, selain yang sudah ada dalam judul. bijaksana penggunaan kata kunci dapat meningkatkan kemudahan bagi pihak yang berkepentingan untuk menemukan artikel kita. (11 pt).
PERANCANGAN DAN PENERAPAN JARINGAN KOMUNIKASI DENGAN VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) PADA YSPIS REMBANG
Authors: Ni’am Muhamad Khafiyyun , Wijayanti Aris , Muqtadir Asfan
Published: February 2024

Teknologi VOIP memungkinkan terjadinya komunikasi interlokal setiap orang menggunakan jaringan internet. VOIP mengubah data suara menjadi frequensi sinyal digital dan mengirimkannya melalui jaringan internet. Dalam penelitian ini, secara garis besar metode yang digunakan adalah metode analisis, perancangan dan penerapan sistem. Sistem VOIP yang dirancang menggunakan server kamailio diterapkan secara lokal pada infrastruktur jaringan yang telah ada sebelumnya di YSPIS Rembang. Tujuan diterapkan jaringan VOIP secara lokal adalah untuk menunjang optimalisasi pemanfaatan jaringan internet yang sudah ada tanpa menggunakan bandwith internet sebagai jalur komunikasi alternatif. Dengan menggunakan softphone IPComm’s pada smartphone dan softphone linphone untuk pc atau laptop, teknologi VOIP dapat digunakan untuk voice call, video call dan chatting. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, penggunaan jaringan VOIP secara lokal tidak mempengaruhi bandwith internet yang telah ada. Disamping itu, kualitas suara dan video yang ditampilan tergolong baik. Teknologi ini dapat dikembangkan lebih lanjut agar mempermudah dalam memonitor aktifitas user serta memecahkan permasalahan atau kendala yang ada.
Human/Nature Dualism in Khan’s The Geometry of God: An Eco-feminist Study
Authors: Khalid Maliha , Mukhtar Sonia , Shafiq Qasim
Published: February 2024

This research proposes a comparative eco-feminist approach to challenge corporate narratives regarding women's associations with nature. The analysis is centred on Uzma Aslam Khan's (2008) novel, The Geometry of God, aiming to gain insights into Val Plumwood's (2002) contemporary critique of the ‘human/ nature dualism’. This research argues social constructivism and socialist eco-feminism to explore the differences in how language is employed to understand the eco-feminist assumptions concerning women and their relationship with nature. Eco-feminism, a movement that emerged in the 1990s, posits that the domination and degradation of women and the environment are the results of patriarchal and capitalist systems (Molyneux et al., 1995). This research argues the compelling issues concerning corporate representations and misrepresentations of women and their connections to their surrounding environment. The portrayals of the relationship between brown women and nature highlight the discursive reconfiguration of brown women's identity, examining how female novelists in Pakistani patriarchal societies redefine the narratives that deconstruct the eternal images of women imposed by the patriarchal academia (Mehmood, 2019).
Instructional Leadership and School Effectiveness: A Correlational Study at Secondary Level Institutions in the Context of District Bannu
Authors: Mumtaz  , Ali Niaz , Khan Rahim
Published: February 2024

This study examines the correlation between instructional leadership and school effectiveness at secondary-level institutions in the context of district Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study aimed to find out this relationship through a correlational research design. All 1511 teachers from 100 public sector secondary level schools constituted the population of this study. A close-ended 7-point Likert scale questionnaire comprising of 45 items was utilized by the researcher to obtain data from 306 teachers of 80 secondary-level institutions through a stratified random technique. The data that was obtained was analyzed through SPSS using Pearson’s R statistics. The findings reveal a strong, significant correlation between instructional leadership and school effectiveness. The study clearly confirmed that the explicit role of an instructional leader leads to successful school effectiveness.
DENDRIMERS IN NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: AN UPDATED REVIEW
Authors: Das Sanjita , Verma Rohan , Chauhan Vikash
Published: February 2024

Nanoscale molecules known as dendrimers possess clearly defined, uniform, and monodisperse structures. They’re composed of a symmetrical core with an outside and interior shell. Due to their multiple beneficial features, dendrimers are an excellent choice in the medical field; this page compiles all of their different uses. Many different kinds of poly (propylene imine) and poly (amidoamine) dendrimers integrated with imatinib, sunitinib, cisplatin, melphalan, doxorubicin, paclitaxel, and methotrexate have shown advantages over the drug molecule alone. Dendrimers have undergone extensive research for their potential as anti-cancer agents. The mainstay of the inflammatory medicine was dendrimer complexes of indomethacin, piroxicam, ketoprofen ibuprofen, and diflunisal. Given the circumstances, the growth of bacterial strains resilient to antibiotics, fluoroquinolone, macrolide, beta-lactamine, and aminoglycoside dendrimer complexes have shown positive outcomes. In relation to treatment with antiviral drugs, There has been a study to create dendrimers being conjugated with tenofovir, maraviroc, zidovudine, oseltamivir, and other antivirals. Additionally, dendrimers have successfully allured much interest in cardiovascular medicine. Large, multi-component macromolecules constitute dendrimers. The present review enlists all kinds of related scientific and valuable aspects of dendrimers to help the researcher working with dendrimers.
CRACK EFFECT ON THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF COMPOSITE BEAM: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS WITH EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Authors: Mohanty Ambica , Das Priyadarshi , Choudhury Sasanka , Muni Manoj
Published: February 2024

Cracks in structural elements can significantly affect their dynamic behaviour and lead to detrimental consequences. This study investigates the influence of cracks on the natural frequency of a laminated beam under free vibration, employing a combination of finite element method (FEM) analysis and experimental work. The numerical computation is done using ABAQUS simulation software by developing a comprehensive FEM model that accurately represents the laminated beam's mechanical behaviour, considering material anisotropy, geometry and crack propagation. The finite element model is validated through experimental tests conducted on both intact and cracked laminated beam specimens. The experimental setup utilizes Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analyzer high-precision measurement tool to obtain accurate natural frequency values. The parametric study is conducted to analyze the impact of crack location, size, and orientation on the laminated beam's natural frequency. The FEM simulations reveal that the presence of cracks leads to a reduction in natural frequency, indicating a decrease in structural stiffness. The extent of frequency reduction is found to be influenced by crack characteristics and their proximity to critical locations within the beam. The experimental investigations corroborate the FEM findings, highlighting the consistency between numerical predictions and actual measurements.
A LINKAGE BETWEEN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
Authors: Ţălu Ştefan , Frumento Davide
Published: February 2024

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs) are a class of gastrointestinal chronic inflammations, comprehending Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and/or Crohn Disease (CD) and affecting genetically predisposed subjects. IBDs represent a high cost for the health system, and they are characterized by a very specific co-morbidity. For such reasons, and since a positive correlation between IBDs and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has been observed in the past, the aim of this work is to provide such result with a more solid basis through a cohort study, considering 49 consecutive patients comorbid with IBDs and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). A high correlation between IBDs and T2D was observed. Interestingly, UC was showed the higher correlation, with a particularly high peak within the 65 to 74 years old range. Being T2D a both environmentally and genetically driven pathology (like IBDs), these diseases association could be due to environmental factors. Furthermore, 70.8% of case-control patients (48 cases versus 96 controls, consecutively selected) were suffering from UC, while CD held the remaining 25.0% (4.2% stood for undetermined colitis). This evidences that, among IBDs, the most related to DM is UC, although CD remains a related pathology. Interestingly, CD was found to be absent in the 55-64 years old range. Conversely, cohort study highlighted 73.81% of cohort was suffering from UC, while CD held the remaining 21.43% (4.76% was for non-determined colitis). This confirms that, among IBDs, the most linked to T2D is UC.
POTENTIAL OF COMPOST EXTRACT ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL AFTER HARVEST
Authors: Oyewusi Toyese Friday , Osunbitan Jimmy Akinfemi , Ogunwande Gbolabo Abidemi , Ademiju Teslim Aderibigbe , Opadoja Comfort Oluwaseun , Amoo Monsuru Olukayode
Published: February 2024

In an attempt to improve soil physico-chemical properties for subsequent production of crop, the potential of compost extract was investigated along with effect of its processing parameters on some soil physico-chemical properties after harvest. This compost extract (liquid organic fertilizer) was produced from composted chicken manure under three processing parameters. The parameters are compost/water ratio (1:6, 1:4, and 1:3), immersion period (24, 48 and 72 h) and water temperature (25, 35 and 45˚C). The application of compost extract made was applied to the soil by means of an improvised drip irrigation system to produced two vegetables (A. cruentus and C. argentea) via pot experiment in a greenhouse. The soil physico-chemical properties were analyzed before planting and after harvest using standard methods. The result showed an improvement in the soil physico-chemical properties after harvest. The study shows that processing parameters under different compost/water ratio, immersion period and water temperature significantly affected soil physico-chemical properties. The highest physico-chemical properties of pH (6.53 and 6.59), EC (2.42 and 2.47 mS cm-1), TN (1.68 and 1.79%), TP (7.24 and 7.34 g kg-1) and TK (7.49 and 7.73 g kg-1) were observed for A. cruentus and C. argentea soils, correspondingly after harvest. These were obtained for 1:3 compost/water ratio at 72 h immersion period under water temperature of 25˚C. Hence, compost extract produced was found to be suitable for improvement of soil physico-chemical properties even for subsequent production of vegetable in another planting seasons without any additional soil amendment.
AN INVESTIGATION ON THE EFFECT OF NI-CR COATING THICKNESS ON THE SCRATCH RESISTANCE OF PARTICLE-
Authors: Palleda Sivaprakash , Goud Satish Kagathur
Published: February 2024

Composite materials are best suited for many engineering applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. Metal matrix composites have drawn attention due to their superior mechanical qualities and economics in preparation. This study uses stir casting to prepare aluminum 6065 with SiC particles in varied concentrations. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to examine the effects of particle content (8 to 12 wt%), loading variables, and Ni-Cr coating thickness (100 and 200 microns) on the scratch resistance of the composites. Scratch tests were also used to examine the friction coefficient and scratch morphology of the aluminum matrix composites. When compared to lower particle concentrations in the matrix material, it has been found that more significant particle content provides more excellent scratch resistance.
Análise de dados de trabalhos acadêmicos da região Norte do Brasil utilizando algoritmo de agrupamento Farthest First
Authors: Da Silva Rogério Aparecido Teixeira , De Sousa Ailton Lopes , Barros Rafael Martins , De Melo Júnior Gilberto
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho realiza uma análise abrangente e levantamento das publicações na área de Inteligência Artificial disponíveis nos repositórios das universidades e institutos federais da região norte do Brasil, no período de 2011 a 2021. O objetivo desta investigação é examinar um conjunto de dados composto por trabalhos acadêmicos na área de informática e tecnologias da região Norte do Brasil, visando extrair informações relevantes sobre as pesquisas desenvolvidas em Instituições Públicas de Ensino Superior. Isso é alcançado por meio da aplicação de técnicas de aprendizado de máquina, mineração de dados e clusterização. Utilizou-se o programa WEKA, que contem algoritmos provenientes de diferentes abordagens na subárea da inteligência artificial, foi escolhido o algoritmo, Farthest First, para este estudo devido à sua comprovada eficácia em trabalhos semelhantes. Esta análise abrange sete clusters representativos de diferentes instituições e contextos acadêmicos, visando abranger as principais áreas da pesquisa. O principal resultado obtido a partir deste trabalho foi a identificação de padrões significativos, destacando a influência de fatores institucionais, demandas locais e características dos programas acadêmicos na escolha de temas para trabalhos acadêmicos, nas pesquisas em Inteligência Artificial na região, revelando ideias valiosas sobre as tendências, e indicam possíveis áreas ainda não exploradas ou que tenham recebido pouca atenção até o momento.
A dispersão da AIDS nos municípios da região metropolitana de Belém: um estudo ecológico
Authors: Barboza Eliezer de Oliveira , Da Silva Jaíne Cardoso , Pimentel Gabriela Freitas , Serra Renata Lisboa , Barreto Ranchelane Maria Gomes , De Lira Renata Barros , Lima Sérgio Beltrão de Andrade , Lamar Marianna Moreno
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Descrever a evolução da taxa de detecção de aids registrada nos municípios da região metropolitana de Belém nos anos de 2010 a 2019. Métodos: Estudo ecológico descritivo, construído a partir de dados secundários de notificação de aids disponíveis nos sistemas nacionais de notificação, Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação, Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade, Sistema de Controle de Exames Laboratoriais da Rede Nacional de Contagem de Linfócitos T CD4+/CD8+ e Carga Viral do HIV e Sistema de Controle Logístico de Medicamentos. Foram incluídos casos novos de aids, de 2010 a 2019, por sexo, e calculadas taxas por 100.000 habitantes de residentes das cidades da região metropolitana de Belém: Ananindeua, Belém, Benevides, Castanhal, Santa Bárbara do Pará, Marituba e Santa Izabel do Pará. Resultados: Na década avaliada, foram notificados 407.410 casos de aids no Brasil, 42.079 na região Norte e 19.548 no Pará. Na região metropolitana de Belém foram 10.105 notificações: Belém, Ananindeua e Castanhal ganharam destaque. Os dados mostraram as taxas de detecção de Ananindeua e Belém em crescente de 2010 para 2019. As demais cidades apresentaram oscilações, Marituba e Castanhal com picos em 2013, Santa Izabel do Pará, em 2019 e Benevides, em 2017. Entretanto, em Santa Bárbara do Pará houve declínio. Quanto à população masculina, houve aumento do agravo, destacam-se Belém e Marituba (2019), além de Benevides (2016). Na população feminina, evidencia-se Marituba (2013). Em ambos os sexos, Santa Bárbara do Pará apresentou resultados discrepantes: anos com taxas muito baixas e elevações imediatas em outros. Comparada com o Brasil, a região Norte e até mesmo o estado, a média das taxas de detecção de aids na região metropolitana de Belém foi elevada, com indicadores 1,5 vez maiores que a média nacional. Conclusão: Aferiu-se crescimento sustentado da taxa de detecção de aids, em especial no sexo masculino, nos municípios da Região Metropolitana de Belém
A ludicidade como ferramenta pedagógica para educação nutricional
Authors: De Araújo Anderson Luiz Silva , Lima Rayane Nobrega , Marinho Valeska Cristina Silva , De Sousa Yasmim Regis Formiga , Da Silva Waleska Gualberto , Lopes Maíra Felinto , De Andrade Sobrinho Luiz Gualberto
Published: February 2024

Este artigo é um relato de experiência do projeto de extensão intitulado “A ludicidade como ferramenta pedagógica para educação nutricional de crianças” que abordou a educação alimentar e nutricional, usando diferentes práticas pedagógicas (palestra, roda de conversa, tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação, gamificação, vídeos, dentre outras) desenvolvidas para setenta e dois alunos de 3° e 4° anos (matutino e vespertino) do ensino fundamental numa escola pública em Pombal-PB. Durante os seis encontros com as turmas, a educação nutricional foi abordada de forma problematizadora, participativa e interdisciplinar onde os alunos foram colocados no centro do processo ensino-aprendizagem, construindo seus conhecimentos relacionando diversos temas sobre a alimentação. O projeto pautou-se em uma perspectiva abrangente para além de sugerir a comer corretamente, vinculado mais ao pensar corretamente sobre o comer e o nutrir. Com a execução do projeto, os alunos se empoderaram dos saberes que os possibilitam de fazerem as escolhas de seus alimentos, que compreendam e preservem a herança regional da cultural alimentar, que se atentem a sustentabilidade ambiental na alimentação. Além disso, também contribuiu para que os graduandos em Engenharia de Alimentos da UFCG-Campus Pombal-PB, que foram os executores do projeto, desenvolvessem habilidades de compartilhamento de experiências, empatia e criatividade.
Adolescência nas redes: produção e venda de identidade
Authors: Baptista Tatiane Alves , Gomes Maria Morena
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar o uso das redes sociais pelos adolescentes participantes do Programa de Trabalho Protegido na Adolescência (PTPA) (FIA/UERJ) e a construção da identidade dos adolescentes em questão dentro das redes sociais. Além disso, o artigo também analisa as relações de produção e venda de identidade dentro das redes sociais, relacionando as redes a empresas. Considerando a dimensão da adolescência – momento de continuação de formação de identidade de um indivíduo, o impacto do mundo do trabalho traz uma nova forma de entender a si mesmo, de ser e de estar na sociedade, junto a diversos outros fatores, como o lugar onde vive, a escola, o acesso à cidade, à cultura –, o ponto principal a ser analisado neste artigo são as consequências do uso das redes sociais na cultura em paralelo à construção de identidade dos adolescentes observados.
Rethinking the use of board games in neuroanatomy teaching: a complementary and low-cost tool to improve learning performance
Authors: Ribeiro Fernando Silva , Pires Maria Alexandre Bettencourt , Cerqueira Gilberto Santos , Schwingel Paulo Adriano , Shiosaki Ricardo Kenji , Silva Diego Felipe dos Santos , Gama Thereza Christina da Cunha Lima , Da Silva Júnior Edivaldo Xavier
Published: February 2024

The use of board games has enhanced the learning performance of several disciplines in undergraduate courses. Nevertheless, the high investments for its development have been considered a negative factor to incorporate this tool into curricula. Moreover, there is still some lack of evidence about the efficacy of this educational tool in learning of Neuroanatomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the students' perception and the effectiveness of the use of low-cost board games as a complementary tool in the learning process of Neuroanatomy. 35 Physiotherapy students were divided into “control group” (traditional method) and “experimental group” (traditional method + “NeuroGame”) with 17 and 18 participants, respectively. A pre-test knowledge questionnaire was applied to both groups. In the experimental group, the games involved central nervous system macroscopy structures during three practical classes. Post-test knowledge questionnaire was applied to both groups. In addition, the experimental group answered a questionnaire of 20 items with 3 points of the Linkert scale, to evaluate the students' perception about the use of these games as a teaching strategy. The experimental group showed significant increase in performance during the post-test, when compared to the control group (P = 0.0212). According to the students, the “NeuroGame” was attractive, informative, it encouraged teamwork and modified their attitudes and perceptions on learning the discipline. Therefore, the “NeuroGame” constitute a low-cost and complementary method, which enhances the physiotherapy students’ learning of Neuroanatomy. It should be adopted into the curriculum of other educational institutions.
Influenciadores digitais virtuais: Magazine Luiza no carnaval
Authors: Faglioni Matheus Dias , Carneiro Mario Rubens
Published: February 2024

Os influenciadores virtuais, personagens criados através de computação gráfica que simulam o comportamento de influenciadores digitais humanos, vêm ganhando cada vez mais relevância nas estratégias de comunicação das marcas na internet. A presente pesquisa possui uma abordagem qualitativa exploratória, apresentando um estudo de caso sobre uma campanha de carnaval lançada pela empresa Magazine Luiza no perfil do Instagram da influenciadora virtual da marca, conhecida como “Lu”. Esta personagem não apenas é a influenciadora virtual mais antiga do mundo, como também é a que apresenta o maior número de seguidores nesta rede social. Partindo de conceitos do marketing de influência, marketing digital, publicidade, psicologia e robótica, a análise dos dados coletados permitiu uma melhor compreensão sobre as estratégias da marca na campanha investigada. Revelaram-se formas de aumentar a credibilidade das postagens, como as interações com celebridades humanas. Além disso, através dos comentários do público nas postagens da campanha, o estudo revelou a curiosidade gerada pela aparência da influenciadora virtual que ajudou a formular hipóteses sobre a relação dos seguidores com esses personagens digitais.
Healthcare-related infections before and during the Covid-19 pandemic with Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
Authors: Da Silva Mirian Carla Bortolamedi , Werlang Maria Helena Brandeleiro , Fortes Paulo Cezar Nunes , Fiori Gabriel Augusto Dutra , Martins Cleide Viviane Buzanello , Casaril Kérley Braga Pereira Bento , Wendt Guilherme Welter , Ferreto Lirane Elize Defante
Published: February 2024

Objective: to compare profile of healthcare-related infections (HRI) caused by Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAb) and to describe the incidence before and after COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: this is a cross-sectional, retrospective study, carried out in a hospital located in Southern Brazil. Data were collected between march, 2019 to December, 2021 from 105 medical records and entries in the local infection control service. Information gathered included sex, age, inpatients diagnosis, site of infection, length of stay until infection, outcome, APACHE II, number of comorbidities, number days with invasive devices, hospitalization days until positive culture, Hospital stays days, colonization, infection treatment and used antibiotic. Results: There were 121 HRI caused by Acinetobacter baumannii. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence density was 5.73/1000 for ventilator-associated pneumonia and 0.73/1000 for urinary tract infection, while the cumulative incidence was 2.63/100. In the COVID-19 period, the incidence density of ventilator-associated pneumonia was 9.24/1000, 2.04 for urinary tract infection, 0.7/1000 for primary bloodstream infection and the cumulative incidence was 7.64/100. Overall mortality of 57.1% (n=60: 95% CI: 29.5%-62.5%). All isolates were sensitive to Polymyxin. The best outcomes occurred with combination therapy with amikacin Regarding Acinetobacter baumannii infection, the variable days of hospitalization until positive culture (p=0.034) and days of hospitalization (p=0.034) were statistically significant and antibiotics used about the outcome (p=0.069). Conclusion: During the COVID period, there was an increase in the resistance to bacterial infections, in the morbidity and mortality of patients, and the incidence rates of Acinetobacter baumannii infections.
Isolamento fúngico do saco conjuntival de cães sem alterações oftálmicas na cidade de Bandeirantes-PR
Authors: Corrêa Yasmin Harumi , Moura Gabriela Letícia Fernades , Zacarias Francielle Gibson da Silva , Tamehiro Claudia Yurika , Zacarias Junior Ademir
Published: February 2024

A avaliação de crescimento fúngicos da microbiota conjuntival foi realizado em 50 cães sadios, sem alterações oculares (20 machos e 30 fêmeas), SRD (sem raça definida), com idade entre quatro meses a 14 anos, oriundos da cidade de Bandeirantes-PR. Houve crescimento fúngico em 11 amostras (22%) do saco conjuntival. As culturas isoladas foram identificadas, presuntivamente, como pertencentes aos respectivos gêneros: 8% de Cladosporium spp., 6% de Penicillinum spp., 4% de Aspergillus spp. e 2% de levedura tipo cocóide e 2% de levedura em fase de crescimento. Os fungos estavam presentes com maior frequência em animais jovens. Estes resultados encontrados podem ser favorecidos devido ao clima e área geográfica que se situam os animais.