bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of B complex vitamins on life quality and neuropathic pain intensity in patients undergoing hemodialysis
Authors: Forni José Eduardo Nogueira , Ana Carolina Rodrigues  , Amanda Fidalgo Lima  , Bianca de Oliveira Lemos  , Beatriz Arid Rudnick  , Gabriela Modulo Molina  , Narayana Silva Paiva
Published: March 2022

Background: Neuropathic pain (NP) is characterized by chronic pain with a generally strong intensity that leads to limitations regarding activities of daily living.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of B complex vitamins on NP intensity and life quality in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled double-blind clinical trial was conducted among hemodialysis patients with clinical diagnosis of NP randomly allocated to two groups: A (gabapentin) and B (B vitamins). DN4, visual analog scale, and Kidney Disease Quality of Life-Short Form questionnaire were used to identify NP, measure pain intensity, and assess quality of life, respectively.
Results: A significant reduction in pain occurred after treatment with gabapentin (P=0.003). In the B group, the reduction of pain went from a mean of 7.27 to 5.09 after treatment (P=0.056). In the A group, a significantly poorer quality of life was reported after treatment in the social relations domain (P=0.010). A significant improvement in quality of life and environment domains (P=0.025 and 0.049, respectively) was reported after use of B vitamins.
Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that B complex vitamins for the treatment of NP in hemodialysis patients should be investigated further, as this form of treatment contributed to a reduction in pain intensity and suffering with no side effects and at low cost.
A dermoscopic study of nail involvement in chronic plaque psoriasis at a tertiary care center
Authors: Kesiezie Neikhrietsonuo , Zacharia Meriya , R Aswini
Published: March 2022

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects millions of people throughout the world. Nail involvement is a common feature in psoriasis which is often overlooked despite causing significant functional impairment, disfigurement, and psychological stress to the patient. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive novel tool that enables a rapid and magnified visualization of the nail changes which are often imperceptible to the unaided eye.
Aims and Objectives: To study the dermoscopic profile of nail changes in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted from December 2018 to May 2020, in the Department of Dermatology of a tertiary care center in Kerala, including 155 patients of clinically diagnosed chronic plaque psoriasis who had nail involvement. A detailed history was noted along with a clinical and dermoscopic examination of all 20 nails of each patient.
Results: The most common finding on dermoscopic examination of the nails was onycholysis seen in 91%, followed by pitting (78.8%) and subungual hyperkeratosis (78.1%). Other findings noted in our study which are not commonly described are wavy lamellar microsplitting (41.9%), cuticular hypertrophy (18.1%), pseudofiber sign (16.1%), dilated nailfold capillaries (12.3%), capillary prominence at onychodermal band (7.7%), dilated hyponychial capillaries (7.7%), and fuzzy lunula (7.1%).
Conclusion: Nails are frequently involved in psoriasis but often overlooked. Dermoscope is an effective tool that facilitates the assessment of nail changes in psoriasis.
Prognostic relevance of persistence of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody in pediatric acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Authors: Banerjee Asish , Mitra Meenakshi
Published: March 2022

Background: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody plays a significant role in demyelination in pediatric acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM).
Aims and Objectives: To assess the prognostic relevance of persistence of MOG antibody in pediatric ADEM.
Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted over a period of 3 years. Data were collected from Department of Pediatrics of a tertiary care hospital in Durgapur. Neurological examination findings, magnetic resonance imaging brain and spinal cord, electroencephalogram findings, and MOG antibody titer were noted. All patients were followed up for 1 year. MOG Antibody titer was repeated after 6 months of the first episode of demyelination. Data gathered from the patients was documented. Data analysis was performed using fisher’s exact test on graph pad 2×2 contingency table. P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results: Fifty-three children were diagnosed with ADEM. Among these, 27 children were MOG antibody-positive (51%). One child expired and five children were lost to follow up. Forty-seven children were followed up for 1 year. MOG antibody titer was sent at the time of diagnosis and 6 months after first episode of demyelination. Persistently positive MOG antibody (positive at 6 months after 1st episode of demyelination) was significantly associated with the development of multiphasic disseminated encephalomyelitis (MDEM) (P<0.0001), epilepsy (P=0.0176), steroid dependency (P<0.0001), persistent gait disturbance (P=0.0026), but not with the development of Multiple Sclerosis (P=1.000).
Conclusion: Persistently positive MOG Antibody was significantly associated with development of MDEM, epilepsy, persistent gait disturbance, and steroid dependency.
Fetomaternal outcome in patients with threatened abortion in the first trimester – An observational study
Authors: Ghosh Mousumi , Mandal Aparna Khan , Seth Shelley , Naskar Animesh
Published: March 2022

Background: Uterine bleeding in early pregnancy represents a definite threat to developing embryo and is directly proportional to the amount of bleeding. It is associated with an increased risk of poor obstetric and neonatal outcomes such as preterm labor, low birth weight, and premature rupture of membranes (PROM).
Aims and Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effect of the first trimester vaginal bleeding on maternal and perinatal outcomes.
Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study carried out in a tertiary teaching hospital of Kolkata, between January 2019 and June 2020. Here,190 patients with the first trimester vaginal bleeding were included in the study. Outcome of pregnancy was assessed in the form of obstetrical complications such as placenta previa, PROM, preterm labor, intrauterine fetal death, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), and neonatal outcomes such as prematurity, low birth weight, low appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration, requirement of newborn intensive care unit (NICU) admission, and perinatal death.
Results: Our study shows that 116 (61.05%) out of 190 were primi gravida and rest 74 (38.95%) were multigravida. Seventy-five (39.47%) had missed abortion, 43 (22.63%) patients had incomplete abortion, and 23(12.10%) out of 190 patients resulted in complete abortion. About 19.47% (37 out of 190) had viable pregnancy. Six(16.21%)out of 37patients had preterm delivery, 4(10.81%)out of 37 patients had antepartum hemorrhage. Preeclampsia developed in 8.1% (three out of 37) patients. About 48.64% (18) delivered vaginally, 45.94% (17) underwent lower segment cesarean section, and only 2(5.40%) patients had instrumental delivery(forceps). Regarding neonatal outcome, 5.40% had early neonatal death, 21.62% needed NICU admission, 8.10% suffered from fetal distress, 5.40% had meconium stained liquor, 8.10% were IUGR, and 32.43%had birth weight <1.5 kg.
Conclusion: The first trimester bleeding is a predicting factor for obstetric and perinatal complications during pregnancy.
Role of Science, technology and innovation for responding to Covid-19
Authors: Panja Amrita , Choudhury Sujata Maiti
Published: March 2022

The sudden outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the year 2020, has had an impact on different fields of the human life including health sciences, economics, societies and international relations. Science and technology play a crucial role in fighting this ‘war without smoke’. The enormous power of science to manage the critical situation, arises during a pandemic and reminds us that by promoting scientific cultures we can overcome the situation. We must have faith on science in high regard. Although technology will not be able to restrict the onset of a pandemic; nevertheless, it can assist in dealing the emergency more effectively. During this time of sheer uncertainty and constant anxiety, our preparedness to adopt technology has been our lifeline. Certain applications of innovative approach of science and technology include distance learning, contact tracing applications, contactless online deliveries, dissemination of information, technology- based health services. Covid-19 has proved that technology innovations have been assisting in managing the epidemic in a timely, systematic, and peaceful manner. A moral learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic has been to stay well prepared in advance against any crisis at both an individual and national level. Progression in technology is steadily advancing; it will unquestionably continue to grow exponentially. We have to adapt changes in technology faster and continue to invest in building the technology systems for better awareness.
In vitro analysis of thimerosal genotoxicity and cytotoxicity effect
Authors: Mačkić-Đurović Mirela , Aščerić Amina , Rukavina Dunja , Aganović-Mušinović Izeta
Published: March 2022

Background: Thimerosal is an organomercury compound with high mercury content. Thimerosal is located in the market as an effective bacteriostatic in a series of pharmaceutical products, ophthalmic and nasal products, immunoglobulin preparations, and as a preservative in vaccines.
Aims and Objectives: Since it is a compound with living content, this study aimed to examine the genotoxic and cytotoxic potential of thimerosal in human lymphocytes culture.
Materials and Methods: We used chromosome aberration analysis and cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome (CBMN-Cyt) assay to test its genotoxic and cytotoxic potential in human lymphocyte culture.
Results: Results showed that the frequency of structural chromosome aberrations and CBMN-cyt assay was significantly increased in treated cultures (1 μg/ml and 0.5 μg/ml) compared to the negative control.
Conclusion: Obtained results and statistical analysis show that thimerosal is genotoxic and cytotoxic in human lymphocytes in tested concentrations.
Histopathological study of non-infectious papulosquamous lesions of skin
Authors: Chabbi Kartik , MS Susmitha , Anupama YG  , Dadapeer HJ  , Ramesh Babu K
Published: March 2022

Background: Papulosquamous diseases are characterized by scaly papules and plaques with similar clinical picture which leads to diagnostic confusion. A definitive histopathological diagnosis is required for effective treatment of such diseases.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to study the clinicohistopathological correlation of different non-infectious papulosquamous skin lesions.
Materials and Methods: Skin punch biopsy specimens from 100 clinically diagnosed/suspected non-infectious papulosquamous skin diseases were received in the Department of Pathology at a tertiary care hospital. The specimens obtained were subjected to formalin fixation and paraffin embedding, stained with hematoxylin and eosin and studied.
Results: A total of 100 cases were studied. The most common lesion was psoriasis (42) followed by lichen planus (40). Maximum numbers of cases were seen in the age group of 31–60 years (61%). Males (54%) were commonly affected. Positive clinicopathological correlation was observed in 85% cases.
Conclusion: Contribution of histopathology is definitely significant in overcoming clinical diagnostic dilemma in certain papulosquamous disorders.
The innocence of Omicron: Taking the right decision
Authors: Dhar Ruby , Kumar Arun , Karmakar Subhradip
Published: March 2022

Rapidly spreading Omicron (B1.1.529) poses a considerable health risk, despite being labeled as a mild SARS-CoV2 variant. The higher transmissibility, immune evasion properties along blunting the effect of vaccine are some of its unique features, a fact that should not be ignored, no matter how benign it might be. We suggest that our knowledge and experience in dealing with Omicron have been very less and its long-term health consequences are still not studied properly. Under these conditions, we must continue to remain vigilant following all safety measures and avoid down-sizing its impact.
Waiting for “God’s Best”: Love and Sex in Evangelical Christianity in the Philippines
Authors: Cornelio Jayeel , Claudio Lisandro E.
Published: March 2022

Echoing the writings of their American counterparts, Filipino evangelicals have published bestselling books on love and sex. These books appeal because of their practical tips, often narrated in conversational Tagalog and English. We turn to some of the most influential books in this article. These works exhort their readers to embrace sexual purity in preparation for the one God intends for them—“God’s best.” Although decidedly evangelical, these writings are packaged within the language of a secular genre—love and relationships—known for espousing more liberal views on romance and sexuality. Two rhetorical techniques matter: (1) the simultaneous promotion and disavowal of courtship; and (2) the use of religious testimony. The article ends with critical reflections on evangelicalism as a countercultural movement in Philippine society.
أساليب مواجهة الضغوط النفسية وعلاقتها بالطمأنينة النفسية خلال جائحة فيروس كورونا لدى طلبة جامعة تبوك
Authors: المهداوي عبد الله محمد حسن
Published: February 2022

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى التعرُّف على العلاقة بين أساليب مواجهة الضغوط النفسية والطمأنينة النفسية أثناء جائحة كورونا لدى عينة من طلبة جامعة تبوك عددها (340) طالبًا وطالبة. ولتحقيق أغراض الدراسة قام الباحث باستخدام المنهج الوصفي، وتم تطبيق مقياس أساليب الضغوط النفسية (إعداد الباحث، ومقياس الطمأنينة النفسية، إعداد شقير (2005)، توصلت الدراسة إلى عددٍ من النتائج، منها: توجد علاقة ذات دلالة إحصائية موجبة بين أساليب مواجهة الضغوط (الإيجابية) ومستوى الطمأنينة النفسية، وكذلك توجد علاقة ذات دلالة إحصائية سالبة بين أساليب مواجهة الضغوط (السلبية) ومستوى الطمأنينة النفسية، ولا توجد فروق ذات دلالة في أساليب مواجهة الضغوط تُعزى إلى الجنس (ذكر، أنثى)، وتوجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في مستوى الطمأنينة النفسية لصالح الذكور. وأوصت الدراسة بضرورة إقامة برامج إرشادية في أساليب مواجهة الضغوط لطلاب الجامعة.
اليقظة الاستراتيجية لدى القيادات الأكاديمية في جامعة القصيم
Authors: الضويان حصة عبد المحسن , الحجي آلاء إبراهيم
Published: February 2022

هدفت الدراسة للتعرف على مستوى اليقظة الاستراتيجية لدى القيادات الاكاديمية في جامعة القصيم، والكشف عن الفروق ذات الدلالة الإحصائية بين استجابة العينة تُعزى لمتغيرات (الجنس، الرتبة العلمية، سنوات الخبرة)، وتحديد أبرز متطلبات تحقيق اليقظة الاستراتيجية في جامعة القصيم من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس. واستخدم المنهج الوصفي (المسحي)، وتم تصميم الاستبانة، وتحكيمها، وتطبيقها على عينة استطلاعية مكونة (35) من أعضاء هيئة التدريس للتأكد من صدق وثبات الاستبانة، ثم اختيرت عينة الدراسة الأساسية بطريقة عشوائية بسيطة بلغ عددهم (200) من أعضاء هيئة التدريس في جامعة القصيم، في الفصل الدراسي الثاني من العام الجامعي 1441-1442هـ.. وجاءت النتائج: أن مستوى ممارسة اليقظة الاستراتيجية لدى القيادات الأكاديمية في جامعة القصيم جاء متحقق بدرجة كبيرة جداً، كما اتضح وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في استجابات أفراد العينة حول مستوى ممارسة اليقظة الاستراتيجية ترجع لاختلاف الجنس، والفروق لصالح الإناث، ولم تظهر فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية تعُزى لمتغيرات الدراسة (الدرجة العلمية، سنوات الخبرة)، كما حظيت متطلبات تحقيق اليقظة الاستراتيجية بدرجة كبيرة من الموافقة، ولا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية تعزى لمتغيرات الدراسة (الجنس، الدرجة العلمية، سنوات الخبرة) حول متطلبات تحقيق اليقظة الاستراتيجية لدى القيادات الأكادية في جامعة القصيم.
Penerapan Metode Best First Search pada Sistem Informasi Penjualan Online
Authors: Ida Mulyadi Ida
Published: February 2022

Kasih dan Sayang merupakan produsen kue cokelat makalate yang berpusat di Makassar.  Perusahaan tidak pernah mengukur sejauh mana kegiatan pemasarannya berdampak pada penjualan dan dianggap tidak efektif untuk menarik konsumen, karena belum memanfaatkan teknologi didalam memasarkan atau menginformasikan hasil produksinya  ke msayarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk membantu perusahaan dalam memasarkan produk kue coklat dengan pemanfaatan aplikasi sistem informasi penjualan, sehingga dapat menarik minat konsumen dalam pembelian berbagai macam jenis kue coklat yang ditawarkan. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode Best First Search yang merupakan pencarian Heuriristic sebagai pencarian kata pada sistem informasi penjualan. Hasil dari penelitian ini berbentuk website yang dibangun dan dirancang menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP. Pengujian kualitas sistem ini menggunakan metode System Usability Scale dari para pengguna dengan perolehan nilai 72,75 dengan grade C berstatus memuaskan.
Perancangan Sistem E-Voting Pemilihan Ketua Bem Fakultas Teknik Universitas Sulawesi Barat
Authors: Jafar Risdayanti
Published: February 2022

Teknologi pada saat ini berkembang dengan begitu pesatnya. Berbagai informasi dan pengelolaan manajemen instansi saat ini sangat mendukung untuk bisa dikembangkan menjadi sistem yang mengandalkan kemajuan teknologi [1]. Sistem pemilihan ketua organisasi di lingkungan Fakultas Teknik Unsulbar masih di lakukan secara konversional Kegiatan voting yang dilakukan secara konvensional memiliki kekurangan seperti proses yang lambat karena banyak persiapan yang harus dikerjakan sedangkan pengerjaannya masih dilakukan secara manual, besarnya anggaran yang dibutuhkan untuk membiayai seluruh keperluan untuk melaksanakan voting, kurang akuratnya proses perhitungan suara dan pemilih dituntut untuk hadir secara langsung untuk memberikan hak suaranya Berbagai masalah dalam proses pemungutan suara dapat diatasi dengan menerapkan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK), yaitu E-voting (electronic voting). E-voting dianggap lebih mudah dan lebih efisien dikarenakan semua prosesnya sudah dilakukan oleh computer[2]. E-voting juga mempermudah dalam proses penghitungan suara, karena dilakukan secara online maka suara hasil pemilihan yang masuk bisa langsung diketahui tanpa harus menghitung kertas suara seperti proses pemilihan secara manual Dalam proses pembuatan dan perancangan Sistem e-voting pemilihan ketua BEM pada Fakultas teknik UNSULBAR berbasis web dibangun dengan menggunakan metode pengembangan sistem waterfall, bahasa pemrogaman PHP dan menggunakan database MySql. Sistem ini diharapkan agar panitia KPUM dapat melakukan proses pemilihan ketua BEM dengan mudah dan cepat mampu mengurangi permasalahan pada sistem pemilihan konvensional.

 

Kata Kunci - E-Voting, BEM, PHP, RSA, Mysql
Les propositions génomiques en oncopédiatrie : bouleversements des temporalités et des repères éthiques — points de vue des patients, des parents et des professionnels
Authors: Droin-Mollard M. , Hervouet L. , Lahlou-Laforêt K. , de Montgolfier S.
Published: March 2022

Objectif: Expliciter les enjeux complexes associés à l’expansion de la génomique en oncopédiatrie.

Méthodologie: Différents matériaux d’enquêtes qualitatives pour analyser les avis des enfants, de leurs parents et des professionnels.

Résultats: Ce travail permet de décrire l’intrication entre cancer et génomique dans le soin qui entraîne une compression des temporalités, l’implication d’un plus grand nombre d’acteurs et bouleverse les repères éthiques de la génétique.

Conclusion: Les acteurs proposent des points d’amélioration pour repenser la temporalité et le consentement.
Lessons Learned from Health Care Students Playing Victim in Mass Casualty Incident Disaster Drill
Authors: Curtis Tammy
Published: February 2022

Purpose To educate health care students on the importance of emergency preparedness and disaster response training related to self-confidence and critical thinking needed when caring for victims of mass casualty incidents (MCI).

Method A mixed-method design was employed. A post intervention-survey was administered to radiologic sciences and nursing students following their participation in a full-scale mass casualty disaster drill scenario. The quantitative data are presented as descriptive statistics along with Bowker’s Test of Symmetry. The open-ended questions were analyzed for patterns of similarity and differences among student responses. Several questions asked participants to evaluate their perceived knowledge and confidence before and after their participation in the MCI simulation.

Results Data demonstrated that participants were made aware of their limited knowledge concerning necessary patient care skills needed during an MCI. In comparing the students’ willingness to care for MCI patients before the mock drill to after the mock drill, the students’ willingness increased and was statistically significant as indicated by a Bowker’s Test of Symmetry. Similarly, in comparing the students’ perceived confidence of their patient care skills before and after the mock drill, the participant's confidence level increased and was statistically significant as indicated by a second Bowker’s Test.

Discussion Participants gained new knowledge of how community partners work together in response to an MCI event and the different roles each play. Additional take-away lessons revealed an increase in patient empathy. Both qualitative and quantitative questions highlight the students’ emotions and behavioral reactions as a result of acting as a trauma patient in the disaster drill.

Conclusion The full-scale disaster drill was an effective tool in educating health care students of the diverse emergency operations that take place following a disaster and what is required to save lives.
Information Design and the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Guimaraes Cayley , Filho Marco A. Mazzarotto , Weslley de Souza Bastos José
Published: February 2022

Multiple and various graphic design pieces were created around the world for digital media during the COVID-19 pandemic. These graphic design pieces were meant to disseminate information about the disease caused by the new Corona Virus SARS-CoV-2 to inform people on how to better protect themselves. Information Design uses guidelines and principles that would inform the design of useful graphic pieces to combat the pandemic and help the people to address their health needs for citizenship rights. This research analyzed multiple pieces made available by Fiocruz (a Brazilian health institution). The case study presented in this paper explores the piece with information explaining how soap acts on the virus and proposes a new design to improve its quality.
Analysis of the resistance of the interlocked floor (paver) of concrete with the addition of the mass.
Authors: Sousa Rebeka Manuela Lobo , Silva Paulysendra Felipe , Oliveira Francisca das Chagas , Lopes Phillype Dowglas , Roggensinger Jéssica Menezes , Sousa Linardy de Moura , Chaves Francisco Arlon De Oliveira , Falcão Milton de Sousa , Paz Gilvan Moreira da , Soares Roberto Arruda Lima
Published: February 2022

New elements are needed to contribute to the idea of not reusing the materials, but rather improving their use, the massará for example is known in the region of Teresina-PI is a connecting material, of little consistency, easily disaggregatable (friable), containing white silica pebbles and of little utilização in the region. The interlocked concrete floor presents peculiar characteristics among which are those that configure it as a floor. The work analyzes through a mechanical strength and water absorption test the capacity that the interlocked concrete floor with the addition of massará in its composition offers in relation to bear load. Two traces with massará will be tried and then specimens will be molded to obtain the results of mechanical tests and characterization of the material in the laboratory. After the tests, it was observed the possibility of using it as components in the production of interlocked laying blocks used in construction companies of Teresina - PI.
Extending artistic skills through music
Authors: Santana Camargo Maria Aparecida , Ferreira Eliane Aparecida da Silva
Published: February 2022

this research deals with questions about Music Education in the Brazilian school context. Its general objective is to reflect on the relevance of Music Education for human and sociocultural development, enabling students to expand their artistic-musical skills, sensitivity and creativity, in addition to improving the quality of education. As for the methodology, this is a qualitative and bibliographical research, based mainly on authors such as Gardner and Fonterrada, among others. It makes a historical review of Music Education worldwide, with different conceptions, at different times and their contributions to the area in contemporary times. It is based on the Law of Guidelines and Bases of Brazilian National Education (LDB) No. 9,394/96 and Law 11.769, the latter that determines the obligation of Music Teaching in Brazilian schools since 2008. In its considerations, the law discusses the need for teacher training and Brazilian schools to invest more in Music Education, considering that it is a universal language that contributes to the entire educational process and, consequently, to integral human development.
RURAL TOURISM
Authors: Marques Cláudia Brazil , Schuch Santos Carlos Honorato , Almeida Dr. Fabrício Moraes de , Paraguassú-Chaves Carlos Alberto , Aznar Simão Dolezel , De Souza Levi Pereira Granja , Dolezel Trindade Carlos Alberto , Pereira Carlos Eugênio , Guanabara Ricardo , Maciel David Lopes
Published: February 2022

The study aims to analyze the decision-making of the agents through the theoretical assumptions of the New Institutional Economics (NIE), and the results in transaction costs of rural property activity added tourism to its agricultural business. The methodology adopted was the exploratory and explanatory study. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and the analysis was qualitative. Finally, we know that we still need to find appropriate tools to reduce the asymmetry of information and allow a wider field of view to making agents' decisions.
OLYMPIAQUIZ
Authors: Denise Dandara Gomes de Carvalho Severo  , Iara Rodrigues Abreu  , Welliton da Silva Belém  , André Luiz Barbosa Marinho  , Mateus Silva Gonçalves  , Diana Ketlem Paula do Nascimento  , Daniela Tissuya Silva Toda  , Silva Kaio Alexandre da
Published: February 2022

The present work aimed to insert strategic tools with the use of board games in order to assist and facilitate learning about the history of Olympic games, highlighting the importance of working the Olympic context in the disciplines of Physical Education and History. Even with the advance of technology, teachers still find it difficult to teach their students in the classroom, because distractions and lack of interest are commonplace in the school environment. Thus, a systematic review of the literature was conducted from journals and academic articles, aiming at a deeper study on the theme addressed. With this, OlympiaQuiz was created, a board game focused on teaching the Olympic Games, exploring the social and historical context of the time, to encourage learning through games.
EDUCATIONAL SCENARIOS OF PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION IN BRAZIL DESIGNED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Scriptore de Carvalho Fabiano , Pilatti Luiz Alberto
Published: February 2022

Brazilian Federal universities were directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring educational changes and new teaching policies. The role of universities in society go far beyond the classroom, and with the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this role has intensified with social policies and actions developed thinking about the welfare of the community in which it is inserted. The objective of this study was to carry out a survey using a systematic literature review to identify the educational scenarios of public higher education in Brazil designed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Methodi Ordinatio was used which ranked the main studies. The search was conducted in four bibliographic databases: Science Direct, Web of Science, Scopus, and Emerald. With the application of the systematic literature review, it was possible to find out that Brazilian federal universities played a key role, with actions in the community to which they belong, namely: activities carried out to clarify the community about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, information about prophylactic care, community care services, food distribution, diagnostics, development of applications and portals, research activities carried out by teachers for the development of vaccines, production, and manufacture of materials and equipment such as alcohol gel, personal protective equipment, cleaning materials and maintenance of hospital equipment, reinforcing the important role played by universities.
Gestational Thrombophilia
Authors: Casseb Ana Júlia Salim , Casseb Ana Letícia Salim , Souza Ana Carolina , Magalhães Alice , Canova Alice Berto , Pinheiro Andressa Borher Mello , Miranda Ana Clara Izidoro Barreto , Boaro Ana Paula , Berg Beatriz Maine , Bittencourt Camila Borges , Silva Daiane Batista Mariano , Roveri Laura de Oliveira , Sotero Lívia , Ramos Rogério Rodrigo
Published: February 2022

The woman's body undergoes several physiological changes during the gestational period. Risk factors and comorbidities can cause pathophysiological changes in this period, especially in the maternal vascular system, triggering thrombophilia. This clotting disorder increases the thrombus formation risk, especially in the uteroplacental circulation. The study aimed to conduct a thorough review of the main approaches to diagnosis and treatment in reducing patient morbidity and mortality. This is an integrative review with qualitative data searched in Pubmed, BVS and Cochrane Library. A total of 624 studies were found, 591 were excluded outside the inclusion criteria, and 33 were selected. According to the careful search, thrombophilias can be hereditary or acquired, the former when there is a predisposition to venous occlusion and the latter from other clinical conditions. Pregnancy is a pro-thrombotic event and increases the chances of thrombus occurrence, triggering a series of pregnancy complications, such as intrauterine death, early or late miscarriage, and premature birth. However, if diagnosed early, there is a favorable prognosis for the woman and the fetus. To reduce these impacts of gestational thrombophilia, it is imperative to train primary health care and private clinics professionals to promote and treat health and basic diagnostic tests on pregnant women. Thus, performing early intervention avoiding the development of maternal-fetal complications.
collaborative Mathematics Learning Using Differentiated Pedagogy
Authors: Lmati Imane
Published: February 2022

Our contribution represents a new method of learning mathematics by group through the differentiated pedagogy whose goal is to reduce the heterogeneity between learners in the classroom by using their knowledge, skills, and social profile. Indeed, there are different ways to implement a differentiated pedagogy. These methods must be considered by the teacher in order for his rehabilitation to be effective in student learning. Our approach specifically concerns differentiation by situation, it allows students to self-assess, and this to situate their knowledge and skills. In case of difficulty when assessing the learner, the approach uses group learning so that learners interact with each other without using the teacher. In the next works, we wish to integrate into our exerciser platform a module for the interaction of the students in order to discuss the difficulties and share the information between them.
Experience Tourism and Cultural Equipment
Authors: Belfort de Carvalho Conceicao de maria , Costa Leite Jaqueline Santos , Guedes Cutrim Kláutenys Dellene
Published: February 2022

This article's main objective is studying the conceptual relationships that intertwine between the tourist phenomenon and the appreciation of local culture in the city of São Luís/MA. Having as object of study the development process of the production, exhibition and sale of handicrafts in the Center for Craft Production of Maranhão (CEPRAMA). Focusing on broader concepts such as: culture, experience tourism and cultural tourism, unfolding into more specific concepts such as: heritage, cultural facilities, crafts and identity. The research is relevant for studying an activity of great importance to the city's economy, cultural tourism, which seeks to value local culture through the acquisition of knowledge from the tourist and the community. For the discussion to develop, authors such as: Eagleton (2011), Barreto (2003), Fernandes (2015), Hall (2006), Panosso Netto (2010), Tuan (1983), among others were used. This is a bibliographical and documentary research (since it is characterized as one of the chapters of the Master's Thesis, it will analyze instrumental aspects of the research in loco), where the discussion seeks to maintain an interdisciplinary and transversal dialogue between the concepts, focusing on the importance the cultural appreciation and the gains that the tourist phenomenon can provide to the city of São Luís/MA.
Effects on the properties of cementitious composites using waste glass powder (WGP) as a partial replacement for cement
Authors: Santiago Jéssica Machado , Clementino Fabio de Souza , Conceição Italo Gutierry Carneiro da , Sousa Heitor Fernandes de , Santos Hudson Chagas dos
Published: February 2022

The use of waste glass powder (WGP) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) rich in pozzolan as a partial replacement for cement has been a viable alternative, from the environmental and economic point of view, to solve problems caused by the high consumption of cement worldwide. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the use of WGP, when used as a partial cement substitute, in some properties of cementitious composites (pastes, mortars and concretes), in the fresh and hardened state. Through a systematic literature review, 23 experimental research articles obtained from the world-renowned Science Direct database were analyzed. The results obtained from this review indicate improvements in some properties of cementitious composites with WGP, such as increased compressive strength at advanced ages, increased thermal neutron shielding capacity, reduced penetration of sulfate and chloride ions, mitigation of alkali-silica reaction, reduced thermal conductivity, improved mechanical and chemical properties, including the formation of a new crystalline phase (devitrite) when exposed to high temperatures, reductions in air entrapment, water absorption and porosity. Regarding workability, there was no consensus, however, regardless of the substitution content, all composites were within the slump limits. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of WGP in cementitious materials produces beneficial effects on some properties of cementitious composites.
Violence against women
Authors: Pinho Camila Noronha de , Alves Cemille Luz , Leite Daniela Silva , Alves Dennis Ramos , Picanço Vera Lúcia Lameira , Sousa Eugênia Suely Belém de
Published: February 2022

Violence against women is any form of discrimination, aggression or coercion, caused by the simple fact that the victim is a woman and causes physical, psychological, sexual, or moral damage, whether in the public or private sphere. It is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between genders, which were gradually built and which continue today, showing the importance of knowledge of the actions of the Unified Health System (SUS) that coordinate and guide the conduct of health professionals, especially from the doctor. The present study aims to investigate medical conduct in the care of women victims of violence, SUS actions, and programs, specifically carried out at the Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Pará Foundation. This is a quantitative study and the instrument used was a questionnaire, prepared by the authors. Thirty-three physicians answered the questionnaire, where 97% have already assisted women in situations of violence, 97% know the protocols for the care of women victims of violence, and 67% judge public health actions to support these victims as ineffective. The data allow us to conclude that SUS actions have the potential to have a direct impact in the context of violence against women, if the necessary support is provided to make complaints, in addition to long-term protection and prevention protocols.
Airborne Fungi in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Operating Theater in a University Hospital
Authors: Pedrosa Krystianelly Patricia , Nascimento Jean Phellipe Marques do , Araújo Mykaella Andrade de , Silva Mirna Samile dos Santos , Santos Daniela Évelin dos , Silva-Filho Euripedes Alves da
Published: February 2022

Monitoring the microbiological quality of indoor air in hospital environments is a matter of comprehensive discussion due to its influence on the transmission and spread of pathogenic microorganisms. Among the artificially air-conditioned environments, hospitals are noteworthy for being specific places for the treatment and recovery of patients. In addition to problems related to patients health and professionals health, immunocompromised patients are more exposed to microorganisms present in the air currents of the refrigeration system in these environments, which can lead to consequences such as the occurrence of outbreaks. The objective of this work was to evaluate the indoor air quality in critical hospital environments of a teaching hospital in the city of Maceió, the state of Alagoas. In addition, we sought to identify the anemophilous fungal microbiota present. Air collections were taken in the rainy season, totaling, following recommendations indicated by Resolution No. 9 of the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency. The study was based on determining the concentration parameter of bioaerosols in indoor and outdoor air. The fungal microbiota identification was carried out by analyzing macro and microscopic characteristics for filamentous fungi and the use of molecular tools for yeasts. The most frequent species in hospital critical environments were Cladosporium cladosporioides, Penicillium piceum, Penicillium aurantiogriseum, Cladosporium herbarum and Aspergillus oryzae. In outdoor air, the most frequently found fungi were Penicillium sp., Aspergillus sp., and Cladosporium species. Candida tropicalis, C. krusei, and C. parapsilosis were identified among the yeasts in indoor and outdoor air samples. Identifying potentially pathogenic fungi in the evaluated environments points to the need for continuous monitoring of indoor air quality. Furthermore, to avoid the widespread fungal pathogens and the consequent occurrence of outbreaks, the adoption of indoor air microbiological quality analysis programs is suggested as an essential tool in developing infection control standards. In our study, airborne fungi are reported as indoor air contaminants in critical hospital environments. This finding is noteworthy because, in general, individuals present in these environments have an immunological impairment.
THE LETTERS, TEACHING AND PEDAGOGY OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Oliveira Richardson Lemos de , Santana Wilder Kleber Fernandes de , Domingues Leiliane Domingues da , Schon Gislaine , Jesus Claudemir Santos de , Menezes Adriana de , Lucena João Batista , Reis Lidiane Dias , Milan Davi , Acioli Jucicleide Gomes , Rodrigues Thelissia Paula de Macedo
Published: February 2022

The present paper is part of a discursive study in the field of human sciences to rethink the devastating practice of bird depenage in the contemporary world. Our intention is to conduct a research focusing on the large area of Letters, to observe how some practices constitute weight for the regeneration of the environment. Therefore, in what we call the pedagogy of the environment, we propose to discuss what large electronic portals have evidenced about the human action of bird depenage, alerting to the consequences of excessive practice. This manuscript allows dialogue between the fields of knowledge of languages and nature sciences, from data devilgados by the PORTAL ANDA. We focus on critical looks to discuss the depenage of live birds for the human consumption of feathers. All work involves processes of animal suffering and human satisfaction, being possible to reflect, through ecocriticism, how to deal harmoniously with the environment.
THE CHALLENGES IN THE APPLICATION OF EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR DOCTORS IN THE PROGRAMA MAIS MÉDICOS DO BRASIL (PMMB)
Authors: Araújo Júnior Reginaldo Nunes de , Oliveira Richardson Lemos de , Santana Wilder Kleber Fernandes de , Silva Jessica Ribeiro da , Brust Cristina , Landim Vicente de Paulo dos Anjos , Farias Junior Jorge Agostinho de , Paiva Ana Paula Daltro Leal de , Silva Leiliane Domingues da , Alves Caroline Pinheiro de Araujo , Soares Angélica Cristina Castro , Macedo Heberth Almeida de , Rodrigues Antônio Marcos Dantas , Cunha Eliedson Abdenico da Silva
Published: February 2022

This article analyzes the challenges faced for the application of educational strategies for physicians in the Programa Mais Médicos of Brasil (“More Physicians”) and the contributions of these professionals to the work processes of Family Health teams with a focus on achieving comprehensiveness of health care and the expansion of health care. access to hard-to-reach regions. It is a documentary analysis of a descriptive nature, which includes from laws and regulations, norms, opinions, letters, memo, personal diaries, autobiographies, newspapers, magazines, speeches, radio and television program scripts to books, statistics and files schoolchildren. The results indicate that there is a need for dynamic flexibility in educational actions, focusing on the needs of the population and regions that host the program to reduce care inequities and favor the strengthening of bonds between staff and users in order to provide comprehensive care . Among the challenges, we can highlight the program's contribution to the reduction of practices segmented by professional categories, subordinated to the (bio)medical figure and knowledge, with limited interprofessional and team-community interaction in the construction of common care and interconstitutive knowledge. However, it could be concluded that the contribution of the doctors of the “Mais Médicos” Program in Brazil, in addition to reducing inequities and expanding access to healthcare for the population, also contributes to the deconstruction of the hegemonic medical model, taking into account the importance of interdisciplinary knowledge for the success of comprehensive health care. In addition, it reiterates the importance of dynamic actions focusing on local and territorial reality for educational strategies, as territories have peculiar characteristics, developing the critical-reflective process of professionals and capable of solving demands in different regions.
SOCIAL INEQUALITIES AND YOUTH
Authors: Wenczenovicz Thaís Janaina , MARTINS DA SILVA ANA CAROLINA , RECKZIEGEL JANAINA
Published: February 2022

The struggle against social inequalities in Brazil has been the center of analysis in several areas of knowledge. Scholars, public managers, researchers, and public policymakers strive to diagnose and implement measures to reduce inequalities in the Brazilian context. Among the multiple forms of manifestation of such inequalities, the social markers of gender, race, and social class are the most investigated. However, color or race occupies a central space in most of the debates given the process of the socio-historical constitution of Brazil. In this debate, besides the aspects that are related to the Brazilian development process characteristics, whose dynamics have produced erasures and silencing throughout the country's history, black youth are among those included. As a consequence, the partial inclusion of the black, brown, or indigenous populations in this process has translated into higher levels of economic and social vulnerability, with greater incidence in some communities. The present reflection analyzes the impact of the social racial marker among the black Brazilian youth. The bibliographical-investigative methodological procedure is used.
Mechanical Failures Detection by Vibration Analysis in Rotary Machines Using Wavelet and Artificial Neural Network in the Gera Maranhão Plant.
Authors: Vale Érico Fernando da Costa , Ricciotti Antonio Carlos Duarte , Da Silva Viviane Barrozo
Published: February 2022

This article presents aspects of a tool to assist in predictive maintenance based on vibration analysis in rotating machines using wavelet transform and artificial neural networks. The work analyzed the experimental results of applying a methodology based on the combination of the discrete wavelet transform using a Gaussian window with an artificial neural network for condition monitoring of three-phase induction motors. This approach consisted of simulating faulty and flawless signals using software developed in LabVIEW, their processing, appropriate choice of signals, establishing statistical measures of the chosen signs, and forming the input vectors presented to the artificial neural network. The input vectors are constituted based on statistical measures involving measures of central tendency (mean and centroid), measures of dispersion (RMS value and standard deviation), and a measure of asymmetry (Kurtosis). The most promising configuration was the Multiple Perceptron Layer (MPL) network with four hidden layers containing 256 neurons. Such network showed satisfactory performance for both mechanical failures, with a correct range of around 97%. These results proved to be very effective for detecting mechanical failures, thus being an auxiliary instrument in predictive maintenance.
Structural Changes in Radio and Impacts on Music Listeners
Authors: Ahmad Rizwan , Butt Abbas Rashid , Rashid Khalid
Published: February 2022

The current study explores structural changes in radio and assesses their impact on music listeners in Pakistan utilizing the theoretical underpinnings of the political economy of communication. A mixed-method approach was used to answer research questions and evaluate hypotheses. A contextual analysis was utilized to evaluate the qualitative analysis after the interviews with 14 experts in the Pakistani radio industry were transcribed. Cross-tabulation with chi-square test, Independent Sample T-test, and AVOVA with Tukey tests were used to analyze survey responses from 200 respondents in order to determine the correlations between variables. The findings show that structural trends in the radio industry's deregulation and commercialization have curtailed access to a varied range of listeners in Pakistan. According to the research, deregulation, licensing fees, new license fees, and the restriction of Indian music, revenue generation, and licensing to nonprofit FM radio have all limited access to a diverse spectrum of radio music listeners in Pakistan. This trend also leads broadcast media in Pakistan to produce and disseminate more entertainment programming rather than information and education programs.
Russia-ASEAN Trade Relations: Are These Nations Getting Closer?
Authors:   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of sciences (MOSCOW), Vladimirova Alina
Published: March 2022

Russian politicians and experts often emphasize the importance of strengthening foreign trade relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), however, they give very di-verse assessments of this cooperation. Thus, we present a range of statistical indicators and related infographics that allow us to explore the development of foreign trade between Russia and the ASEAN countries in 2000-2019. We also use a latent space model to answer the question of whether these nations are getting closer.