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Drawing for Retention: Using Visual Arts to Teach Cardiovascular Pathophysiology in Athletic Training
Authors: Thrasher Ashley B. , Braithwaite Susan S.
Published: March 2024

Context

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of sport-related deaths in young athletes. Athletic training students must understand cardiovascular anatomy and physiology in addition to pathophysiology to appropriately care for patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Objective

Describe a teaching technique to actively engage students in lecture about cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and electrocardiograms.

Background

Drawing for retention is an educational technique used in medical education to help students recognize patterns, reinforce knowledge, and retain information. Using drawing for abstract concepts that cannot always be visualized or applied enhances comprehension.

Description

An educational technique using drawing for retention to teach cardiovascular concepts, conditions, and basic electrocardiogram interpretation was implemented in an emergency care in athletic training course. The instructor drew and lectured on concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, electrocardiograms, and interventions while the students drew and took notes on the concepts.

Educational Advantage(s)

Students describe this activity as a beneficial way to learn and apply cardiovascular anatomy and physiology to cardiovascular conditions and treatment.

Conclusions

Faculty may consider implementing drawing for retention as an active learning technique to engage students with complex or abstract topics.
Rural–Urban Divide in Mental Health Care in India: Bridging the Gaps
Authors: Gupta Rajiv
Published: March 2024

There are significant gaps in the distribution and utilization of mental health services between rural and urban areas in India. The rural–urban divide is prominently seen in livelihood opportunities and lifestyle, which is a matter of concern. Rural populations, constituting a large proportion in India and globally, exhibit distinct environmental profiles and lifestyle factors influencing mental health. Rural populations have unique choices regarding occupation, different social structures, expressions of illness, health belief systems, and help-seeking behavior. The treatment gap in rural regions stems from various factors, including inadequate investment in mental health, stigma, discrimination, low literacy levels, and poor motivation of mental health professionals for working in rural areas. The changes in social dynamics and family values further strain rural mental health care. India faces a considerable challenge in bridging the treatment gaps and providing mental health services that are accessible and acceptable in rural areas. The true implementation of the new Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 requires consideration of the ground realities of rural settings. While innovations and digital interventions show promise in bridging the inequalities in treatment settings, these need to be highly tailor-made keeping in view the local needs. Furthermore, integrating public mental health into general public health programs can alleviate the burden of mental disorders. It is imperative to recognize the positives in rural areas and establish effective links between urban and rural services which is crucial for providing comprehensive mental health care in these dynamic populations.
Determination of natural radioactivity concentrations in rolled oat brands available in the Iraqi market
Authors: Al-Khazzar Akram , Al-Dulaimi Rand
Published: March 2024

Oat is a nutritious healthy type of food that is widely consumed by various athletes and diet food in Iraq. This study aims to measure the natural radioactivity of potassium-40, Radium-226, and Radium-228 in rolled oat brands that are widely consumed in Iraq. Five types of oat brands retailed in Baghdad markets were collected and analyzed. A high-purity germanium detector was used for the gamma spectroscopy analysis. The mean activity concentration values of 226Ra, 228Ra, and 40K ranged from 6.9–10.6, 3.9–6.7, to 210–484 Bq/kg, respectively. The annual effective dose was the highest for a Ukrainian brand with 36.02 μSv/year, while the radium equivalent activity values range from 31.43 to 56.1 Bq/kg. The results of the study have been compared to a number of studies and showed good agreement. The findings of the paper show that regular consumption of these kinds of oats is radiologically safe for human health.
Estimation of radiation dose due to U and 222Rn in groundwater to the population of Kodagu district, Karnataka, India
Authors: Namitha S. N. , Lavanya B.S.K. , Hidayath Mohamed , Chandrashekara M. S.
Published: March 2024

Systematic studies on natural radioactivity in the groundwater of Kodagu district, India were carried out. LED fluorimetric technique to measure uranium activity and emanometric technique to measure 222Rn activity in groundwater samples were used. The concentration of U and 222Rn in the water samples was observed to vary from 0.44 to 8.81 μg L−l with a geometric mean of 2.04 μg L−l and 1.54 to 9.61 Bq L−1 with a geometric mean of 3.59 Bq L−1, respectively. The estimated concentrations of uranium and radon in groundwater were within the recommended standard limits. The radiation dose due to U and 222Rn in groundwater was estimated and the total dose due to these radionuclides was found to vary from 4.51 to 30.28 μSv y−1 which was below the prescribed safe limit of 0.1 mSv y−1 by the WHO.
Case report of a rare fistula caused by huge iliac aneurysm rupture into vena cava: Featured symptoms as liver function failure
Authors: Yao Songliang , Li Quanming , Shu Chang , Li Xin
Published: March 2024

Fistula caused by iliac aneurysm rupture into the inferior vena cava is a kind of extremely rare pathologic condition. In case of this, heart failure and lower extremity edema are the most often seeing symptoms. We report this patient has even rare symptoms of severe hepatic dysfunction. The hepatic function deteriorates from the beginning of the administration to the endovascular repair procedure. The bilateral iliac aneurysm and left iliac aneurysm-inferior vena cava fistula have been repaired by endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) and patients were discharged safely. Learn from this case and we treated before (1) hepatic function in this condition needs to be considering more and (2) EVAR is the mini-invasive and effective method to treat this rare situation.
A patient with May Thurner syndrome and postoperative stent occlusion caused by exogenous compression: Case report
Authors: Pang Yunfeng , Shao Fei , Zhao Xi , Jin Song
Published: March 2024

In May–Thurner syndrome (MTS), the left common iliac vein is usually compressed by the anterior right common iliac artery and the posterior vertebral body, resulting in stenosis or occlusion of the lumen. Here, we reported an anatomical variation of MTS with lumbar disc protrusion and ineffective endovascular treatment.
Efficient computations with counting functions on free groups and free monoids
Authors: Talambutsa Alexey Leonidovich , Hartnick Tobias
Published: March 2024

We present efficient algorithms to decide whether two given counting functions on nonabelian free groups or monoids are at bounded distance from each other and to decide whether two given counting quasimorphisms on nonabelian free groups are cohomologous. We work in the multi-tape Turing machine model with nonconstant-time arithmetic operations. In the case of integer coefficients we construct an algorithm of linear time complexity (assuming that the rank is at least $3$ in the monoid case). In the case of rational coefficients we prove that the time complexity is $O(N\log N)$, where $N$ denotes the size of the input, that is, it is the same as in addition of rational numbers (implemented using the Harvey-van der Hoeven algorithm for integer multiplication). These algorithms are based on our previous work which characterizes bounded counting functions.
Bibliography: 20 titles.
Complete bipartite graphs flexible in the plane
Authors: Kovalev Mikhail Dmitrievich , Orevkov Stepan Yur'evich
Published: March 2024

A complete bipartite graph $K_{3,3}$, considered as a planar linkage with joints at the vertices and with rods as edges, is in general inflexible, that is, it admits only motions as a whole. Two types of its paradoxical mobility were found by Dixon in 1899. Later on, in a series of papers by several different authors the question of the flexibility of $K_{m,n}$ was solved for almost all pairs $(m,n)$. We solve it for all complete bipartite graphs in the Euclidean plane, as well as on the sphere and hyperbolic plane. We give independent self-contained proofs without extensive computations, which are almost the same in the Euclidean, hyperbolic and spherical cases.
Bibliography: 11 titles.
Insights into the history and tendency of glycosylation and digestive system tumor: A bibliometric-based visual analysis
Authors: Jiang Jie , Luo Zai , Zhang Ren-Chao , Wang Yue-Ling , Zhang Jun , Duan Ming-Yu , Qiu Zheng-Jun , Huang Chen
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Glycosylation, a commonly occurring post-translational modification, is highly expressed in several tumors, specifically in those of the digestive system, and plays a role in various cellular pathophysiological mechanisms. Although the importance and detection methods of glycosylation in digestive system tumors have garnered increasing attention in recent years, bibliometric analysis of this field remains scarce. The present study aims to identify the developmental trends and research hotspots of glycosylation in digestive system tumors.

AIM

To find and identify the developmental trends and research hotspots of glycosylation in digestive system tumors.

METHODS

We obtained relevant literature from the Web of Science Core Collection and employed VOSviewer 1.6.19 and CiteSpace (version 6.1.R6) to perform bibliometric analysis.

RESULTS

A total of 2042 documents spanning from 1978 to the present were analyzed, with the research process divided into three phases: the period of obscurity (1978-1990), continuous development period (1991-2006), and the rapid outbreak period (2007-2023). These documents were authored by researchers from 66 countries or regions, with the United States and China leading in terms of publication output. Reis Celso A had the highest number of publications, while Pinho SS was the most cited author. Co-occurrence analysis revealed the most popular keywords in this field are glycosylation, expression, cancer, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Furthermore, the Journal of Proteome Research was the most prolific journal in terms of publications, while the Journal of Biological Chemistry had the most citations.

CONCLUSION

The bibliometric analysis shows current research focus is primarily on basic research in this field. However, future research should aim to utilize glycosylation as a target for treating tumor patients.
N-glycan biosignatures as a potential diagnostic biomarker for early-stage pancreatic cancer
Authors: Wen Yan-Rong , Lin Xia-Wen , Zhou Yu-Wen , Xu Lei , Zhang Jun-Li , Chen Cui-Ying , He Jian
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a poor prognosis, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%, owing to its late-stage diagnosis. Early detection of pancreatic cancer (PC) can significantly increase survival rates.

AIM

To identify the serum biomarker signatures associated with early-stage PDAC by serum N-glycan analysis.

METHODS

An extensive patient cohort was used to determine a biomarker signature, including patients with PDAC that was well-defined at an early stage (stages I and II). The biomarker signature was derived from a case-control study using a case-cohort design consisting of 29 patients with stage I, 22 with stage II, 4 with stage III, 16 with stage IV PDAC, and 88 controls. We used multiparametric analysis to identify early-stage PDAC N-glycan signatures and developed an N-glycan signature-based diagnosis model called the “Glyco-model”.

RESULTS

The biomarker signature was created to discriminate samples derived from patients with PC from those of controls, with a receiver operating characteristic area under the curve of 0.86. In addition, the biomarker signature combined with cancer antigen 19-9 could discriminate patients with PDAC from controls, with a receiver operating characteristic area under the curve of 0.919. Glyco-model demonstrated favorable diagnostic performance in all stages of PC. The diagnostic sensitivity for stage I PDAC was 89.66%.

CONCLUSION

In a prospective validation study, this serum biomarker signature may offer a viable method for detecting early-stage PDAC.
Mucosa color and size may indicate malignant transformation of chicken skin mucosa-positive colorectal neoplastic polyps
Authors: Zhang Ying-Jie , Yuan Meng-Xia , Wen Wu , Li Fan , Jian Yi , Zhang Chuan-Ming , Yang Ye , Chen Feng-Lin
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Lipid metabolism reprogramming is suspected to exist in pre-cancerous lesions, including colorectal adenoma. Screening colonoscopy frequently reveals chicken skin mucosa (CSM; white or yellow-white speckled mucosa) surrounding colorectal polyps, caused by macrophages engulfing and accumulating the lipids decomposed by colon cells or adjacent tumors. CSM-positive colorectal polyps are associated with various diseases; however, their prognosis varies greatly. Cold snare polypectomy is commonly used to resect lesions up to 10 to 15 mm in diameter without signs of submucosal invasion but is controversial for CSM-positive colorectal polyps. Improved imaging is required to diagnose and treat CSM-positive colorectal polyps.

AIM

To highlight the clinical significance of CSM surrounding colorectal polyps and clarify the associated treatment for endoscopists.

METHODS

This retrospective cohort study included 177 patients with CSM-positive colorectal polyps diagnosed using endoscopy. All patient-related information was extracted from the Goldisc soft-clinic DICOM system or electronic medical record system. Based on the pathological results, patients were classified as non-neoplastic polyps (five juvenile polyps), neoplastic polyps, non-invasive high-grade neoplasia (NHGN), or submucosal invasive carcinoma (SM stage cancer). We analyzed and compared the clinical features, suspected risk factors for malignant transformation of neoplastic polyps, and early infiltration of submucosal carcinoma.

RESULTS

The diameters of NHGN and SM polyps were much smaller than those of neoplastic polyps. Most NHGN polyps had a deeper red mucosal color. On logistic regression analyses, diameter and deeper red mucosal color were independent risk factors for malignant transformation of neoplastic polyps. Type 1 CSM was more common in high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia and SM; type 2 CSM was more common in neoplastic polyps. Logistic regression analyses revealed no significant differences in the malignant transformation of neoplastic polyps or early submucosal invasion of CSM-positive colorectal cancer. Changes in the CSM mucosa surrounding neoplastic polyps and submucosal invasion of colorectal cancer disappeared within 12 months. No tumor recurrence was found during either partial or complete endoscopic resection of the CSM.

CONCLUSION

CSM-positive colorectal polyps > 1 cm in diameter or with deeper red mucosa may be related to NHGN. Resection of CSM surrounding colorectal adenomas did not affect tumor recurrence.
High patatin like phospholipase domain containing 8 expression as a biomarker for poor prognosis of colorectal cancer
Authors: Zhou Peng-Yang , Zhu De-Xiang , Chen Yi-Jiao , Feng Qing-Yang , Mao Yi-Hao , Zhuang Ao-Bo , Xu Jian-Min
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Patatin like phospholipase domain containing 8 (PNPLA8) has been shown to play a significant role in various cancer entities. Previous studies have focused on its roles as an antioxidant and in lipid peroxidation. However, the role of PNPLA8 in colorectal cancer (CRC) progression is unclear.

AIM

To explore the prognostic effects of PNPLA8 expression in CRC.

METHODS

A retrospective cohort containing 751 consecutive CRC patients was enrolled. PNPLA8 expression in tumor samples was evaluated by immunohistochemistry staining and semi-quantitated with immunoreactive scores. CRC patients were divided into high and low PNPLA8 expression groups based on the cut-off values, which were calculated by X-tile software. The prognostic value of PNPLA8 was identified using univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. The overall survival (OS) rates of CRC patients in the study cohort were compared with Kaplan-Meier analysis and Log-rank test.

RESULTS

PNPLA8 expression was significantly associated with distant metastases in our cohort (P = 0.048). CRC patients with high PNPLA8 expression indicated poor OS (median OS = 35.3, P = 0.005). CRC patients with a higher PNPLA8 expression at either stage I and II or stage III and IV had statistically significant shorter OS. For patients with left-sided colon and rectal cancer, the survival curves of two PNPLA8-expression groups showed statistically significant differences. Multivariate analysis also confirmed that high PNPLA8 expression was an independent prognostic factor for overall survival (hazard ratio HR = 1.328, 95%CI: 1.016-1.734, P = 0.038).

CONCLUSION

PNPLA8 is a novel independent prognostic factor for CRC. These findings suggest that PNPLA8 is a potential target in clinical CRC management.
Verteporfin fluorescence in antineoplastic-treated pancreatic cancer cells found concentrated in mitochondria
Authors: Zhang Ying-Qiao , Liu Qing-Hao , Liu Lu , Guo Peng-Yu , Wang Run-Ze , Ba Zhi-Chang
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Traditional treatments for pancreatic cancer (PC) are inadequate. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is non-invasive, and proven safe to kill cancer cells, including PC. However, the mitochondrial concentration of the photosensitizer, such as verteporfin, is key.

AIM

To investigate the distribution of fluorescence of verteporfin in PC cells treated with antitumor drugs, post-PDT.

METHODS

Workable survival rates of PC cells (AsPC-1, BxPC-3) were determined with chemotherapy [doxorubicin (DOX) and gemcitabine (GEM)] and non-chemotherapy [sirolimus (SRL) and cetuximab (CTX)] drugs in vitro , with or without verteporfin, as measured via MTT, flow cytometry, and laser confocal microscopy. Reduced cell proliferation was associated with GEM that was more enduring compared with DOX. Confocal laser microscopy allowed observation of GEM- and verteporfin-treated PC cells co-stained with 4’,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole and MitoTracker Green to differentiate living and dead cells and subcellular localization of verteporfin, respectively.

RESULTS

Cell survival significantly dropped upon exposure to either chemotherapy drug, but not to SRL or CTX. Both cell lines responded similarly to GEM. The intensity of fluorescence was associated with the concentration of verteporfin. Additional experiments using GEM showed that survival rates of the PC cells treated with 10 μmol/L verteporfin (but not less) were significantly lower relative to nil verteporfin. Living and dead stained cells treated with GEM were distinguishable. After GEM treatment, verteporfin was observed primarily in the mitochondria.

CONCLUSION

Verteporfin was observed in living cells. In GEM -treated human PC cells, verteporfin was particularly prevalent in the mitochondria. This study supports further study of PDT for the treatment of PC after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Effect of 17α-methyl testosterone on sex reversal and growth performance of Nile tilapia,Oreochromis niloticus
Authors: Belete Berhanu  , Kassaye BalkewWorkagegn  , Natarajan Pavanasam
Published: March 2024

The present study aimed at developing all-male Nile tilapia using17α-methyl testosterone(17α-MT) along with its growth and feed utilization performances. Three days old Niletilapia fry were stocked in plastic jars with 5 L capacity installed in four fiber glass tanks. The fry were fed with 0, 30, 60, and 100 mg MT/kg diets for 30 days. Later, the fry were shifted to hapas installed in a pond and then, reared for four months separately. The fish were fed with the control diet. The results showed that the highest male population(93.6%) was observed in the fish treated with a 60 mg MT/kg diet, while the lowest(82.6%) was observed in the fish treated with a 30 mg MT/kg diet. The results also showed that the fish fed with a 60 mg MT/kg diet had significantly higher mean body weight (24.1±1.40 g), specific growth rate (2.5±0.10%), feed conversion ratio (1.3±0.10), and protein efficiency ratio (0.63±0.11) than the untreated fish treated (control) group. In conclusion, a 60 mg MT/kg diet can be considered as an optimal and economically viable dose for Nile tilapia sex reversal along with its optimum growth and feed utilization performances.
Analysis of the Experience of Using Generative AI and the Needs of Writing Education of Foreign Undergraduates
Authors: Park Jung-eun , Jang Mijung , Oh Sunkyung
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the experiences and educational needs of foreign undergraduate students enrolled in Korean universities using Generative AI and to find ways to effectively utilize Generative AI in the writing process. To this end, a survey was conducted on 219 foreign undergraduate students who took Liberal Arts  courses at A University. As a result of the analysis, 39.7% of foreign undergraduate students who participated in this survey answered that they had used Generative AI when performing assignments at university. Respondents mainly used Generative AI for outlines, summaries, solving exercises, and writing general reports, and used Generative AI to better understand the content, to generate ideas, to translate, and to revise their expressions. And as a result of analyzing their educational needs, we found that foreign undergraduate students need writing, citation, and writing ethics education when using Generative AI, even if they are aware of citation methods and problems when using Generative AI in the process of performing university assignments. Based on these results, this study suggested educational implications for writing when using Generative AI in writing subjects. It is necessary for us to teach ciation methods and writing ethics when using Generative AI. Also, it is necessary for us to teach writing students using Generative AI the types of writing that take into account the majors of foreign undergraduate students or the types of writing that learners write with frequently. How to use Generative AI in writing classes can be taught to foreign undergraduate students, especially in the writing revision stage.
Study on Regional Cultural Literacy for Korean Education : Focusing on Locality of Busan
Authors: Kim Kanghee
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to propose the necessity of cultural literacy education in the Korean language focusing on the Busan region, and to suggest the direction of its educational content composition. To achieve this goal, we analyzed three monographs and one lecture related to studies pertaining to Busan with the aim of designing the framework for cultural literacy education targeting foreign exchange students in Korean education. As a result, we devised educational elements reflecting the locality of Busan based on various places in Busan over a 13-week period. We also made recommendations on how such locality can be implemented in cultural literacy education in terms of attitude, knowledge, context, and practical use.
A Study on the Competence-based General Education and the Development of Convergent Thinking : Focusing on the Analysis of the Learner Centered Teaching-learning Practices Using Poster Presentations
Authors: Kim Hyunjung
Published: March 2024

This paper explored the expansion of learners' convergent thinking and the practice of convergence general education through the analysis of poster presentation cases. This course is based on interdisciplinary content in the STS, and operates in a standardized flipped learning, which is learner-centered. Learners from different majors will participate in these classes, and student presentations take the form of poster presentations, consisting of a single PPT slide presented by an individual student followed by a Q&A session. In this class, students can, first, learn to integrate their majors with the unit theme through self-directed exploration, starting from an understanding of the unit's theme. Second, through the Q&A process, students can develop their convergent abilities through inquiry and interaction among their learners. At this time, the use of crosscutting themes, which allows reflection from the perspectives of humans, technology, and society, provides an opportunity to further promote the learners' convergent thinking. Thus, poster presentations utilizing crosscutting themes can be used as a teaching-learning device to cultivate the convergent abilities of learners with diverse majors from the aspects of major convergent thinking with the unit theme, as well as extended thinking through Q&A sessions. This study examined the flow of convergent thinking extended through the learners' own exploration and interaction through the analysis of the poster presentation cases utilizing crosscutting themes. This is significant in that it proposed a teaching-learning model that enables students from diverse majors to share their awareness of issues concerning humans, technology, and society, and to cultivate their abilities for connected and creative thinking.
Transition from Mythoverse Imaginary to Metaverse : Exploring the Liberal Arts Educational Value of Mythology in the Context of Literary Narratives
Authors: Ju Hyounjin
Published: March 2024

This research examines the evaluative and future-oriented predictions of the 21st century, defined as the ‘Century of Technology’, from a humanistic perspective, foreseeing its advancement propelled by sophisticated science and technology. In particular, this study aims to examine the cultural acceptance patterns regarding the concept of the ‘metaverse’, which is commonly referred to as a representation of digital technology emphasized at the beginning of the 21st century, from both humanistic and educational perspectives. Given the current lack of a clear definition, the study highlights the need for the intervention of humanistic reasoning, as the metaverse is generally understood either as 3D digital technology or represented as a ‘virtual world’. At the current juncture, as the implementation of the virtual world in the metaverse is perceived through character creation games or role-playing games such as ‘Second Life’, this study seeks to raise questions about the playful imagination that is projected onto the metaverse. Examining the phenomenon where internet users connect to the virtual world of the metaverse, placing a central focus on creating an ‘avatar’ or hero representation, the study aims to explore the inherent presence of imaginative desires, specifically the ‘human creative desire’, manifested in mythical worlds. With the advent of the metaverse era and the connection to virtual worlds, the human desire to create avatars reflects similarities to the ancient expression of the human creative desire in mythical worlds. The study also interprets how literary and artistic attempts of past centuries have echoed and intersected with this desire. Through this comparison, it was possible to recognize the significant influence of the ‘mythoverse’, or mythological imagination, in implementing the virtual world of the metaverse. Additionally, the study considered that if human life transitions to virtual worlds in the near future, the wellspring of humanistic knowledge, namely ‘myth’, could have a meaningful impact. Despite the technological advancements of the 21st century, the transition and realization from mythology to history, reality to dreams, the real world to virtual worlds, and the mythoverse to the metaverse transcend space and time. By emphasizing the value of mythology as a cultural heritage for humanity and highlighting the need for applying mythology in humanities education, this study aims to underscore the significance of myth in the cultural assets of humanity.
Diferença da reabsorção radicular após tratamento ortodôntico convencional versus alinhadores estéticos
Authors: Rosa Bárbara da , Nogueira Weber Adriano
Published: March 2024

A reabsorção radicular é uma sequela indesejável da movimentação dentária ortodôntica, independentemente do tipo de aparelho utilizado, porém está presente no dia a dia do ortodontista, os profissionais da área estão sempre procurando mecânicas que diminuíam essa consequência indesejável. Ainda não há consenso sobre qual tipo de aparelho ortodôntico é menos propenso a causar esse maleficio. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a reabsorção radicular após o tratamento ortodôntico com aparelho fixo, que é, ainda hoje o mais usado e mais comum encontrado, e alinhadores invisíveis, que vem tendo uma procura grande, principalmente para quem preza pela estética durante o tratamento. Evidências apresentam diversas divergências entre porcentagens de incidência de reabsorções entre os dois tipos de aparelho, não diferenciando marca, nem modelo, porém o resultado final é de que aparelho transparente apresenta mais reabsorção no final do tratamento do que o uso do aparelho fixo.
Expansão rápida da maxila como tratamento interceptor das discrepâncias esqueléticas: revisão de literatura
Authors: Maciel Adriany de Lima , Freitas Rafaella Rocha , Melo Eduardo Henriques de
Published: March 2024

Explanar a técnica de expansão rápida da maxila em pacientes em fase de crescimento e desenvolvimento, além dos respectivos aparelhos empregados no tratamento e suas indicações. O delineamento escolhido foi de uma revisão de literatura do tipo narrativa. A busca dos artigos foi realizada de forma digital, nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Google Acadêmico, utilizando os seguintes descritores: técnica de expansão palatina; má oclusão; ortodontia interceptora; aparelhos ortodônticos. Foram incluídas publicações relacionadas aos objetivos elencados nesta pesquisa, artigos nos idiomas português ou inglês, publicados nos últimos 10 anos, disponíveis em texto integral. Foram excluídos artigos em duplicidade e monografias. Constatou-se que os dois aparelhos disjuntores apresentaram resultados excelentes quando bem indicados tanto para pacientes adultos quanto infantis, valendo ressaltar a importância de uma boa anamnese e planejamento para minimizar quaisquer danos ao paciente. Levando em consideração todas as pesquisas e estudos, identificamos que o que leva a uma atresia maxilar está diretamente relacionado com fatores intrínsecos e extrínsecos. A correção da atresia transversal da maxila é feita através dos seguintes tratamentos: ERM, MARPE e ERMCA; sendo o último mais indicado para pacientes adultos, onde a maturação óssea já foi atingida. O que direciona o profissional para um bom planejamento e tratamento são as características individuais do paciente, como por exemplo, a idade.
Reabilitação estética com laminados cerâmicos após gengivectomia - relato de caso
Authors: Zeferino Natieli , Battistella Márcio Antônio , Dal Paz Júlia
Published: March 2024

A relação de atratividade sexual entre dois indivíduos sofre forte influência das características faciais, diante disso o sorriso e tudo que ele representa tem um papel muito importante na autoconfiança das pessoas. Quando o atrito dental passa a ser excessivo pode acarretar em patologia pulpar, desarmonia oclusal, função prejudicada, entre outros malefícios. Se a maior queixa do paciente é estética as cerâmicas dentais devem ser o material de escolha para o tratamento. As facetas laminadas em cerâmica apresentam vantagens por possibilitarem preparos conservadores de 0.3 a 0.9 mm. O objetivo desse trabalho é relatar um caso clínico onde foi realizado um procedimento de gengivectomia seguido da confecção de laminados cerâmicas nas arcadas superior e inferior com a finalidade de corrigir cor, forma e tamanho dos dentes. Existem várias alternativas de tratamento para reabilitar função e estética. Um plano de tratamento que leve em consideração todas as queixas e expectativas do paciente é de extrema importância para o resultado final.
Participação das mulheres nos cargos de decisão de gestão do desporto autárquico: Um estudo na Comunidade Intermunicipal do Tâmega e Sousa
Authors: Severino Joana Andreia , Batista Paula , Carvalho Maria José
Published: March 2024

A cadência crescente da representatividade das mulheres em cargos superiores de gestão do desporto é visível, ainda assim os homens continuam a ser dominantes nestes papéis, levando a um nível de desigualdade na gestão do desporto. A fim de compreender como este fenómeno se expande à gestão do desporto autárquico, o presente estudo possui como objetivo compreender a participação das mulheres na gestão do desporto autárquico. Foi feito um levantamento do número de mulheres a exercer cargos de relevância na gestão do desporto autárquico nos municípios pertencentes à Comunidade Intermunicipal do Tâmega e Sousa (CIM-TS). A amostra foi composta por seis mulheres, tendo sido submetidas a uma entrevista semiestruturada. Verificou-se que as mulheres na gestão do desporto autárquico estão sub-representadas, paralelamente ao que acontece nas organizações desportivas nacionais e internacionais. Apesar de não sentirem discriminação, apercebem-se que os estereótipos criados ainda persistem na sociedade no que respeita ao desporto ser para homens e liderado por homens e as responsabilidades familiares atribuídas às mulheres, apesar de assumirem as funções na esfera pública a tempo inteiro tal como os homens. As políticas públicas foram mencionadas, mais especificamente a lei da paridade como um meio de alavancar as mulheres no mundo da liderança e contrariar os estereótipos e barreiras, no entanto concordam que as mulheres são tão capazes ou mais que os homens, devendo assumir os cargos de decisão por meritocracia e não por imposição das leis.
Palavras-chave: igualdade de género; quotas de género; gestão do desporto; liderança; desporto.
Niveles de actividad física y sedentarismo en estudiantes universitarios Colombianos y Mexicanos: Un estudio descriptivo transversal (Physical activity and sedentary lifestyle in Colombian and Mexican university students: A cross-sectional descriptive study)
Authors: Montoya Hurtado Olga Lucia , Cañón Buitrago Sandra , Bermúdez Jaimes Gloria , Gómez Jaramillo Nicolás , Correa Ortiz Luis Carlos , Rosenbaum Simon
Published: March 2024

Las restricciones asociadas a la COVID-19 limitaron las oportunidades de las personas para realizar actividad física y aumentaron el comportamiento sedentario. Evidencias anteriores demuestran una relación entre la actividad física y la salud mental entre los estudiantes universitarios, sin embargo, actualmente se dispone de pocos datos de América Latina. El estudio tuvo por objetivo describir la actividad física y el sedentarismo en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios colombianos y mexicanos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal entre agosto y noviembre de 2020. Se utilizó la versión española del Cuestionario Simple de Actividad Física (SIMPAQ) en ArcGIS Survey123, se recogieron datos de n=781 estudiantes universitarios. Se encontró un promedio de 11 horas de sedentarismo, 9 horas en la cama y 3 horas de actividad física durante el día. SIMPAQ es un cuestionario fácil de usar que se ha utilizado en países europeos y permite la identificación rápida de niveles de actividad física y sedentarismo. Esta investigación es una de las primeras realizadas en Sudamérica utilizando el cuestionario y específicamente en estudiantes universitarios. Analizar lo sucedido permite la creación de programas para la prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares y mentales.
Palabras clave: actividad motora, ejercicio físico, conducta sedentaria, estudiantes, covid -19
Abstract. The restrictions associated with COVID-19 limited individuals' opportunities for physical activity and increased sedentary behavior. Previous evidence suggests an association between physical activity and mental health in university students; however, data from Latin America are currently limited. The objective of this study was to describe physical activity and sedentary behavior in a sample of Colombian and Mexican university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between August and November 2020. The Spanish version of the Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire (SIMPAQ) in ArcGIS Survey123 was used, and data were collected from n=781 university students. An average of 11 hours of sedentary time, 9 hours in bed and 3 hours of physical activity during the day was found. SIMPAQ is an easy-to-use questionnaire that has been used in European countries and allows for rapid assessment of physical activity levels and sedentary time. This research is one of the first carried out in South America with this questionnaire and specifically in university students. The analysis of the results allows the creation of programs for the prevention of cardiovascular and mental diseases.
Key words: motor activity, physical activity, sedentary behavior, students, covid -19
Estrategias empleadas por profesores de educación física para generar vínculo pedagógico (Strategies used by physical education teachers to generate pedagogical bond)
Authors: Urra Tobar Benito Alonso
Published: March 2024

El presente estudio buscó conocer las estrategias empleadas por profesores de educación física para generar vínculo pedagógico positivo con sus estudiantes. Para ello, se realizó un estudio mixto con una muestra de 60 profesores, entre 24 y 55 años (M= 33.05 años) y experiencia docente entre un año y 28 años. Los resultados de la etapa cuantitativa mostraron el predominio de las estrategias dirigidas a propiciar la interacción entre los estudiantes y entre éstos y los docentes, por sobre estrategias basadas en las habilidades sociales del profesor y estrategias didácticas. El reporte de resultados permite apreciar que los docentes tenían una concepción instrumental del vínculo en tanto facilitador del aprendizaje más que considerarlo como un medio de desarrollo integral de docentes y alumnos. Existieron tensiones en la concepción que se tiene acerca del rol del contacto y los límites vinculares entre docentes y alumnos. Se concluye que las estrategias empleadas no eran intencionadas y surgieron espontáneamente a partir de las diversas situaciones pedagógicas, requiriéndose su abordaje en el proceso formativo de los futuros docentes.
Palabras clave: vínculo, pedagogía, educación física, profesor, escuela.
Abstract. The present study sought to know the strategies used by physical education teachers to generate a positive pedagogical bond with their students. For this purpose, a mixed study was carried out with a sample of 60 teachers, between 24 and 55 years old (M=33.05 years) and teaching experience between one year and 28 years. The results of the quantitative stage show the predominance of strategies aimed at promoting interaction among students and between students and teachers, over strategies based on the teacher's social skills and didactic strategies. The results report shows that teachers had an instrumental conception of the bond as a facilitator of learning rather than considering it as a means of integral development of teachers and students. There were tensions in the conception of the role of contact and the relationship limits between teachers and students. It is concluded that the strategies used were not intentional and arose spontaneously from the different pedagogical situations, requiring their approach in the training process of future teachers.
Keywords: bond, pedagogy, physical education, teacher, school.
Exploring the Impact of Cervical Multifidus Muscle Morphology on Postural Balance in Post-Stroke Patients: A pilot study
Authors: Abuín-Porras Vanesa , Pedersini Paolo , Paret-Fernández Almudena , Romero-Morales Carlos , García-Bermejo Paula , Rodríguez-Costa Isabel , Villafañe Jorge
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study was to examine cervical multifidus muscle morphology and its impact on postural balance in post-stroke patients. This is a pilot study. A convenience sample of 24 volunteers of 67 ± 8.5 years (12 with hemiparesis due to post-stroke, 12 healthy) was recruited for this study. The outcomes measured were the thickness of the multifidus muscle using ultrasonography, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and Berg Balance scale (BBS). No significant differences in the ultrasound values between affected and unaffected sides in post-stroke patients were found. Similarly, there were no significant differences between the unaffected side of post-stroke patients and the dominant side of the control group, (p > 0.05). Additionally, no significant correlations in post-stroke patients between the ultrasonographic variables of the multifidus muscles and the main outcome were identified. In conclusion, our study did not find significant differences in cervical multifidus muscle morphology between healthy individuals and post-stroke patients in relation to postural balance. The exploratory nature of our study limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions.
Keywords: Stroke; Ultrasonography; Postural balance; Multifidus; Cervical muscle
Perceived academic self-efficacy of adolescents and the relationship with physical activity
Authors: Albisua Neritzel , Martinez de Lahidalga Agirre Gorka , Ruiz de Azua Larrinaga Malen , Etxeberria Atxa Iker
Published: March 2024

Given the challenges and levels of competitiveness that exist at the educational level, it is necessary to analyze the different factors that determine academic effectiveness, in consideration of sedentary tendencies and the need for physical activation in the school-age population, research to determine the relationships between academic self-efficacy with physical activity is carried out in this population. Methods: to carry out this project, a sample of 248 secondary and high school students was used, from whom characteristic information was collected on the perception of academic self-efficacy, on physical activity carried out using accelerometer over seven days, as well as the analysis of factors such as travel and sports practice. Results: it is shown that the variables surrounding rest show a negative correlation with academic efficiency, while the different levels of physical activity show a greater positive correlation with academic self-efficacy. Conclusions: moderate physical activity and MVPA show a greater benefit in perceived academic self-efficiency, while the rest variables show a negative relationship with academic efficiency.
Keywords: adolescents, academic self-efficacy, accelerometer, physical activity.
As representações sociais sobre o ensino do judô na Educação Física: uma investigação com base na produção científica nacional
Authors: Ribeiro da Silva Vinicius , Silva de Andrade Marconi , Vicente Bicalho Adriana , Vicente da Silva Montalvão Aliana , Elaine Alves Ferreira Carla , Gomes Duarte Costa Denize , Gomes Lobato Diego , Stanele Wechily , Ferreira da Silva Marcelo , Mendes Ramos Filho Dionizio , Ramos de Oliveira Filho Gilson , Gomes de Souza Lowise , Maria Ramos e Silva Cheila , Lyra Lopes Romulo , Da Silva Triani Felipe
Published: March 2024

A TRS desenvolvida por Serge Moscovici em 1961, é uma importante teoria na área da psicologia social e vem contribuindo com o campo da educação desde o ano de 1981 para compreensão dos processos educativos. O objetivo da pesquisa é identificar e analisar os estudos nacionais que se apropriaram da Teoria das Representações Sociais como base teórica e metodológica na realidade do ensino do Judô na Educação Física Escolar. A pesquisa analisou artigos científicos publicados entre os anos de 2017 até 2023, que utilizaram a Teoria das Representações Sociais como base, especialmente na área da Educação Física. Os principais resultados da pesquisa demostraram métodos de coleta e análise de dados variando entre os estudos selecionados. As técnicas de coleta de dados incluíram entrevistas, registro de falas e Teste de Associação Livre de Palavras, enquanto a análise de dados foi baseada principalmente na análise de conteúdo, utilizando softwares como IRAMUTEQ, EVOC e Oracle Crystal Ball. Apesar de alguns artigos abordarem o tema, observa-se uma carência de estudos que analisem a prática pedagógica do judô na Educação Física sob a perspectiva das representações sociais, pois o judô na Educação Física promove não só o desenvolvimento físico, mas também valores éticos e morais, sendo essencial para a formação integral dos alunos. No entanto, a pesquisa enfatiza a importância de explorar essa relação, pois acredita-se que a prática do judô na escola, desenvolve um sujeito social e pode contribuir para uma aprendizagem ativa, formação de valores, desenvolvimento socioemocional e promoção do bem-estar dos alunos. Esse contexto representa uma tendência para educação física escolar contemporânea, saindo do modelo tradicional para o modelo onde o aluno é o protagonista.
Palavras-chaves: Representações Sociais; Judô; Educação Física; Aprendizagem.
Heuristic evaluation of the sport analysis application interface
Authors: Ihsan Nurul , Okilanda Ardo , Sepriadi Sepriadi , Farell Geovanne , Shapie Mohamad Nizam Mohamed , Zakaria Jaffry bin
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This study applied Nielsen's heuristics to assess the user interface of the Sport Analysis Application. The purpose of this application aid students in evaluating their performance based on test results and adhering to training guidelines derived from the application's recommendations. The primary framework used in this investigation is Nielsen's heuristics, coupled with experiments to gauge the extent to which the application's user interface aligns with user preferences (user-friendly). The study targeted a population of students, with a sample size of 100 individuals. Analysis and discussion were conducted through the distribution of questionnaires to participants. The research findings revealed that the Visibility of System Status score reached 151. Overall, the study concludes that the developed Sport Analysis Application successfully achieves its primary objectives with a user-friendly interface.
Suicide in the Context of Elite Sport: a Meta-Ethnographic Synthesis
Authors: Camilo Juliana , Correia Santana Almeida Jorge , Hamodi Galán Carolina
Published: March 2024

Suicide or its attempts are a serious problem that has drawn the attention of different areas of knowledge related to the field of sports. However, in most cases, the analyses are based on psychopathological visions or physical trauma without understanding the particularities of mental health. The article presents a meta-ethnography review of the literature on qualitative research on suicide in athletes from 2012 to 2022. The topics addressed in the studies are diverse: the importance of healthy relationships, the visibility of mental health problems, the normalization of violence by coaches, and the lack of emotional support. It is essential for athletes to have a support network (including coaches, mental health professionals, etc.). The issues that have affected athletes identified with suicidal ideation include a prolonged combination of concussion symptoms, academic problems, normalized violent training practices, high demands, the invisibility of suffering, and exposure to traumatic events. It required training of teachers/coaches in mental health, social support during injury recovery, ongoing mental health education, close relationships between coaches and athletes, involvement of sports psychiatry/psychology specialists, support from the environment, and balance between performance and personal development.
Keywords: Mental health; Sport; Suicide; Social Sport Psychology; Sociology of Sport.