bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O ICMS Ecológico como Política Pública Ambiental no Estado de Goiás - 2014 a 2022
Authors: Souza Cristiane Silva , Braz Vívian da Silva
Published: August 2023

O ICMS Ecológico é uma política pública ambiental em que parte do recurso arrecadado do ICMS (Imposto sobre Circulação de Mercadorias e Serviços) pelo Estado é redirecionado aos municípios que investem em meio ambiente. Em Goiás, para que o município participe da redistribuição dos 5%, ou seja, receba os recursos do ICMS Ecológico, o mesmo deve conter em seu território uma unidade de conservação federal, estadual ou municipal inserida no Cadastro Estadual de Unidades de Conservação – CEUC, ou possuir mananciais de água, de abastecimento público municipal, além de atender alguns critérios ambientais. Portanto, o objetivo deste é discutir sobre a distribuição e os critérios de avaliação do ICMS Ecológico no estado de Goiás desde a sua implementação em 2014 até o ano de 2022 e avaliar como este instrumento contribui para a preservação e recuperação ambiental. O método utilizado para alcançar esse objetivo foi de uma pesquisa quali-quantitativa. Os procedimentos metodológicos utilizados foram de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Com a implementação do ICMS Ecológico ocorreu um aumento significativo na criação de unidades de conservação de proteção integral municipais, sendo que das 42 existentes em Goiás, 41 foram criadas após a regulamentação desta política pública, assim como as 55 de uso sustentável. E como problema tem-se, que alguns municípios goianos recebem ICMS Ecológico por critérios não reconhecidos, como áreas protegidas com nomenclatura não enquadradas no SNUC (Sistema Nacional de Unidades de Conservação da Natureza) e outros com mananciais de abastecimento de água com áreas de preservação permanentes degradadas.
A Importância da Meliponicultura nos Centros Urbanos como Ferramenta para a Educação Ambiental
Authors: Gonçalves João Felipe da Silva , Estolano Lilian Couto Cordeiro , Antunes Luiz Fernando de Sousa
Published: August 2023

As melíponas são espécies popularmente conhecidas como abelhas-sem-ferrão. Esse atrativo natural gerado pela redução de riscos no manejo somado a grande variedade de espécies, torna a meliponicultura uma potencial alternativa, aliada a educação ambiental para informar e sensibilizar novos públicos, que sejam próximos ou não do assunto. Para isso foram necessários o levantamento das literaturas acerca da meliponicultura e no Brasil, os produtos derivados das abelhas-sem-ferrão, as abelhas-sem-ferrão nas cidades e se trazem benefícios e a importância da educação ambiental aliada à meliponicultura. A partir dessas informações foi elaborado e divulgado um questionário semiestruturado com 10 perguntas fechadas e duas abertas. A amostra demonstrou um perfil feminino, com faixa etária entre 19 e 40 anos, da região sudeste, de área urbana, com escolaridade superior ao ensino médio como maior participação trazendo experiências, opiniões e muito interesse em aprender mais sobre o assunto.
Ocimum carnosum (Spreng.) Link & Otto (Sin. Ocimum selloi Benth): A Species with Food and Medicinal Potential
Authors: Castro Thiago Luis Aguayo de , Mascarenhas Maria do Socorro , Pinto Gleice Américo do Carmo , Cardoso Claudia Andrea Lima
Published: August 2023

The species of the Lamiaceae family are known both for their use as condiments and for their biologically active properties, in this family is the genus Ocimum. This genus contains compounds such as flavonoids, carotenoids and vitamins, which have medicinal, food and cosmetic potential. Ocimum carnosum (Spreng) Link & Otto ex Benth (Lamiaceae), formerly known as Ocimum selloi Benth, is a herbaceous plant produced in the South and Southwest regions of Brazil. It is rich in compounds that can be used in various products. Thus, this study aims to present a review of studies involving the chemical composition and biological activities of O. carnosum, a versatile plant that has several potential.
Caracterização e Avaliação de Dois Sistemas Agroflorestais no Sudoeste Paulista
Authors: Garcia Vinícius José de Oliveira , Duval Henrique Carmona
Published: August 2023

Os sistemas agroflorestais (SAF) vêm apresentando grande interesse em torno da conservação da biodiversidade e do solo, além de apresentar poder produtivo e de desenvolvimento social e ecológico. Porém, existem entraves que dificultam a ampla adesão a este modelo. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo caracterizar e avaliar as potencialidades e dificuldades dos SAF em contexto de agricultura familiar. Foram realizadas entrevistas com roteiros semiestruturados junto a dois agricultores familiares que detêm sistemas agroflorestais, implantados nos anos de 2018 e 2019, como parte de um projeto de extensão universitária ligado ao campus Lagoa do Sino da UFSCar, nos municípios de Itaberá – SP e Buri – SP. A avaliação dos sistemas se deu de forma multidimensional, por meio de indicadores sociais, econômicos e ambientais, construídos a partir da literatura e dos diálogos com os agricultores. Os principais resultados apontam as vantagens dos SAF para a transição agroecológica e como área demonstrativa, mas também relatam os desafios que enfrentam, sobretudo em termos da falta de retornos financeiros.
Design, Synthesis, In silico ADMET Prediction, Molecular Docking, Antimicrobial
and Antioxidant Evaluation of Novel Diethyl Pyridinyl Phosphonate Derivatives
Authors: Jawhari Ahmed Hussain , Mukhrish Yousef E. , El-Sayed Ahmed F. , Khidre Rizk E.
Published: August 2023

A series of new diethyl 4,6-diarylpyridin-2-yl phosphonate derivatives 3a-f, and
5a,b were synthesized, in good yields, from the reaction of 2-bromo-4,6-diarylpyridines 1a,b
with Wittig-Horner reagents 2a-c, and 4 in DMF containing sodium hydride at reflux temperature.
The newly synthesized compounds were evaluated for antimicrobial and antioxidant
activity. The results demonstrated that compounds 5a and 5b exhibited strong antimicrobial
activity against S. aureus, E. faecalis, P. aeruginosa, and S. mutans. Compounds (3d, 3e, 3f)
exhibited superior antioxidant scavenging activity with DPPH and ABTS activity with values
(85.19 ± 0.33, 80.19 ± 0.98, 82.33 ± 0.90) and (70.11 ± 0.98, 63.55 ± 0.80, 69.54 ± 1.02) at
concentrations (2.0 mg.ml-1), respectively. The results of the molecular docking simulation
indicated that the synthesized compounds displayed lower binding energy with various
types of interaction at the active sites of Dihydropteroate synthase, Sortase A, LasR, and Penicillin-binding proteins
pockets, suggesting that they could have a potential inhibitory effect on the enzymes and exhibit promising antimicrobial
properties. Additionally, the simulation of the active sites of the Peroxidase enzyme as an antioxidant receptor
revealed that compounds (5a and 5b) exhibited minimal binding energy and a strong affinity for the active
pocket of the peroxidase enzyme.
Amphiphilic Copolymer-based Pesticide Nanoformulations for Better
Crop Protection: Advances and Future Need
Authors: Sarkar Dhruba Jyoti , Mulu Loha Kumelachew , Adak Totan , Kaushik Parshant , Koli Pushpendra , Majumder Sujan , Yadav Dinesh Kumar , Chowdhury Arnab Roy , Kumari Anu , Singh Braj Bhusan , Rana Virendra Singh , Kumar Jitendra , Shakil Najam Akhtar
Published: August 2023

Amphiphilic copolymers (ACPs) are widely recognized due to their self-organizing
micellar characteristics in an aqueous medium and their extensive application potential in bioactive
molecule delivery. However, their use in agriculture is still limited with some scattered research
studies, especially on the delivery of pesticides for crop protection. Hence, the present
study comprehensively summarizes these research findings mainly focusing on synthesis, selfassembly,
and release properties of pesticide nanoformulations prepared using poly(ethylene glycol)
(PEG)-based ACPs. PEG-based ACPs are synthesized using linker molecules through a simple
esterification reaction in the presence of an acid catalyst or an enzyme. However, multistep
reactions are noticed in the synthesis of ACPs employing biopolymers, like chitosan-based ACPs.
On spontaneous emulsification, ACPs develop nanomicelles (~10-300 nm), and their micellar
characteristics are highly dependent on the nature of the blocks. The polymeric micellar barrier of
ACPs also leads to the slow release of entrapped pesticide molecules from these nanomicelles
with diffusion as the dominant release mechanism. Hence, the field appraisal of these ACPs-based
pesticide nanoformulations has shown reduced pesticide doses as compared to the conventional
formulations. However, despite these stated advantages, ACPs-based pesticide nanoformulations
are yet to reach their full potential, which might be due to several key researchable gaps, like a
lack of ACPs with high pesticide loading capacity, lack of biosafety data, environmental fate details,
etc. The use of ACPs is still gaining pace in formulating pesticides and being proven as a
smart material for targeted pesticide delivery to attain sustainable agriculture with a promise to
reduce environmental hazards due to pesticide application.
Role of Chromene in the Cure of Different Kinds of Human Disease
Authors: Bisht Dheeraj , Kumar Aadesh , Kumar Ankit , Kamal-Kant Arya Rajeshwar , Mukherjee Krittika , Rashid Mohmmad
Published: August 2023

A variety of chemicals were being used by us for the treatment of human
and animal diseases from the early beginning of civilization. These chemicals may be
from a natural or synthetic source. Here the choice of discussion is being focused on
the chemical name Chromene and its derivatives that have a significant effect on
various health diseases of human beings. Over the past few years, various natural, as
well as synthetic derivatives of chromene, have shown several fascinating features.
These chromene derivatives were being used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
and Chagas disease. These possess antimicrobial and antiviral properties, used as
anticancer agents, showing antileishmanial properties along with antifungal properties.
In this review, we have focused on the importance of chromene and its derivatives for
the betterment of human beings by finding such studies that describe the use of
chromene and derivatives obtained from natural as well as synthetic sources.
Chromenes as Anticancer Agents
Authors: Grover Parul , Kaur Gulati Harmandeep , Anál Jasha Momo H. , Mukherjee Debaraj
Published: August 2023

Heterocyclic compounds hold an important place in the realm of medicinal
chemistry due to their vast pharmacological and therapeutic significance. Worldwide,
cancer is the leading cause of death, and developing an appropriate treatment for the
management of cancer is a challenge. Efforts are being made continuously to search for
a suitable medicinal agent to treat cancer. Chromene (benzopyran) is an important
scaffold and is also considered a privileged pharmacophore. This scaffold also appears
as an important structural component in various natural products. The various
substituted and fused chromenes display propitious activity against various types of
cancer. This chapter highlights the latest advancements from the year 2015 to date on
chromene-based molecules that have anticancer activities. A subpart briefing natural
chromenes containing anticancer potential is also incorporated.
Carbonaceous Quantum Dots as Efficient Zero-dimensional Nanomaterials for Sensing Applications
Authors: Mejri Alma , Mars Abdelmoneim , Elfil Hamza
Published: August 2023

Carbonaceous quantum dots (QDs), including carbon and graphene quantum
dots, have been widely used recently in various sensing fields, such as healthcare
sensing, environmental monitoring, and food safety. Owing to their exceptional
electronic, fluorescent, photoluminescent, chemiluminescent, and electrochemiluminescent properties, carbonaceous QDs are essential tools for designing an ultra-sensitive sensing platform. In this chapter, we summarized the applications of
carbonaceous QDs in the detection of various target analysts, citing heavy metals, toxic
compounds, pesticides, and proteins (DNA, aptamer, and RNA). In this regard, the
authors described the effects of synthetic methods and surface functionalization on the
properties of carbonaceous QDs and the analytical performance of sensors. We believe
that understanding these parameters gives us better sensors that could not be obtained
by other means. To give the reader a clear vision of the implementation of these zero dimensional nanomaterials in sensor architectures, a comparative study has been
developed.
Application of Carbonaceous Quantum dots in Energy Storage
Authors: Thakur Vaishali , Sharma Ekta
Published: August 2023

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a type of carbon nanomaterial that has
lately received attention as a potential replacement for standard semiconductor
quantum dots (QDs). CQDs feature a quasi-spherical structure and amorphous to
nanocrystalline carbon cores with diameters of 10-20 nm. Based on the carbon core,
CQDs are further classified as graphene quantum dots (GQDs), carbon nanodots
(CNDs), and polymer dots (PDs). CQDs exhibit unique electrical and optical properties
due to their bigger edge effects and quantum confinement; better than graphene oxide
nanosheets, they can also be easily split into electrons and holes due to their high
dielectric constant and extinction coefficient. CQDs are crucial in the sector of energy
storage and transformation because CQDs offer the advantageous properties of low
toxicity, environmental friendliness, low cost, photostability, favourable charge transfer
with increased electronic conductivity, and comparably simple synthesis processes.
Due to their superior crystal structure and surface properties, CQD nanocomposites
often helped to shorten charge transfer paths and maintain electrode material cycle
stability. CQDs provide cost-effective and environmentally friendly nanocomposites
used for supplying high energy density and stable electrodes for energy storage
applications. This chapter provides a summary of the role that CQDs play in energy
transmit technologies, including solar cells, supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and
hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions.
Development of an Android-Based Cultural Heritage Map App
Authors: Luthfi Muhammad Irfan , Wardani Ratna , Septiyanti Nisa Dwi
Published: August 2023

This study aims to (1) develop an Android-based cultural heritage map app that can provide the location of cultural heritages in the Special Region in Yogyakarta along with its descriptions, images, and videos; and (2) understand the quality of the app based on standard software quality testing ISO / IEC 25010 on functional suitability, performance efficiency, and compatibility. The development method utilized a waterfall software development model that consists of communication, planning, modeling, construction, and deployment. The results of this study are 1) an Android-based cultural heritage map app that can provide the location of cultural heritages in the Special Region of Yogyakarta along with its descriptions, pictures, and videos. and 2) the test results indicate the app meets the standards of ISO / IEC 25010 on the aspect of (1) functional suitability, entire functions of the app running 100%, (2) the compatibility of the app, compatible 100% of the co-existence, various operating systems, device types, and screen dimensions, (3) performance efficiency, the app successfully executed in 312 of the 321 test devices without any memory leak with the average of time behavior, CPU utilization, and memory utilization for Dalvik Virtual Machine are 0.022 seconds/thread, 10.71%, and 33.11 MB and the average of time behavior, CPU utilization, and memory utilization for Android Run Time are 0.020 seconds/thread, 9.9918%, and 154.582 MB.
Cross-Language Tourism News Retrieval System Using Google Translate API on SEBI Search Engine
Authors: Husni H. , Muntasa Arif , Putro Sigit Susanto , Osman Zulfi
Published: August 2023

Cross-Language Information Retrieval (CLIR) is responsible for retrieving information stored in a language different from the language of the query provided by the user. Some translation methods commonly used in CLIR are Dictionary, Parallel corpora, Comparable corpora, Machine translator, Ontology, and Transitive-based. The query must be translated to the target language, followed by preprocessing and calculating the similarity between the query and all documents in the corpus. The problem is the time and accuracy of query translation. Moreover, the queries are not written as complete sentences according to certain language rules. Stemming, for example, every language has its own method. Indonesian has basic words and affixes in the form of prefixes, suffixes, infixes, and confixes, while English only has suffixes. Stemming takes a long time in text processing. In the Indonesian search engine (SEBI), the provision of cross-language tourism news retrieval is realized using the Google Translate API, which translates the Query and all documents into English, Porter's stemming technique to convert each term to its general form, and cosine similarity to calculate similarity. This approach can deliver cross-language tourism news instantly while increasing the precision and efficiency of the SEBI search engine, although some improvements are needed to provide a more precise and efficient similarity computation.
Development of Hazard and Risk Simulation Applications in Electrical Power Installation Workshops Based on Android in Vocational High Schools
Authors: Susilowati Brigitta Endah , Hartoyo H.
Published: August 2023

This study aims to: (1) develop a hazard and risk simulation application, (2) find out the function test, (3) find out the feasibility of the hazard and risk simulation application, and (4) determine the effectiveness of using the hazard and risk simulation application. This research uses the Research and Development method with the ADDIE development model, according to Lee and Owens. It consists of 5 stages, including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research subjects were 70 students in the Electrical Power Installation Engineering Expertise Package at SMK Negeri 2 Yogyakarta. Data collection used a questionnaire that had been validated by media experts and material experts, each with two validators. Data analysis using descriptive methods. The results of the study concluded that: (1) the development of hazard and risk simulation applications can be used to support learning in the subject of Basic Electromechanical Work for Class X students, Competence of Electrical Power Installation Engineering Expertise, (2) function tests of hazard and risk simulation applications are included in the category of " Very Good", (3) the feasibility of the hazard and risk simulation application is included in the "Very Eligible" category according to media experts, material experts, and user response, (4) Wilcoxon test known Asymp value. Sig. (2-tail) of 0.00 shows that there is a difference in value after using hazard and risk simulation learning media. The effectiveness of media applications is known to have increased learning outcomes and is included in the "Moderate" category with a gain value of 0.43. This shows that the media application of hazard and risk simulation applications is effectively used as a learning medium to improve student learning outcomes.
Research and Application of Modified ZSM-5 for the Process of Alkylation of Oil Distillate Fractions
Authors: Huseynova Galina , Aliyeva Nushaba , Gаsimоvа Gular
Published: August 2023

In the oil distillate fraction alkylation process, a modified Zr zeolite ZSM-5 was obtained and studied. The modification was executed using a method that impregnated ZSM-5 with a 5% solution of ZrOCl2∙6H2O. X-ray diffraction studies were conducted on zeolite ZSM-5, zirconyl chloride modifier ZrOCl2∙6H2O, and modified zeolite ZSM-5-ZrO2, which was calcined at temperatures of 200, 400, and 550°C. The results revealed that the phase composition of modified ZSM-5-ZrO2 zeolite samples varied depending on the calcination temperature. It was determined that only at a temperature of 550°C did the modified ZSM-5 catalyst contain three phases belonging to ZrSi24O50, ZrO2, and ZSM-5. The emergence of the ZrO2 phase occurred at a calcination temperature of 550°C. An increase in temperature from 200 to 550°C facilitated the transition of the amorphous phase to the crystalline phase. The crystal structure of the ZSM-5-ZrO2 catalyst, calcined at 550°C, contributed to a rise in its activity. Consequently, during alkylation with catalytic cracking gases, the viscosity-temperature properties of the T-30 turbine oil distillate fraction significantly improved (the viscosity index increased from 49.9 to 137). An increase in zeolite ZSM-5 activity was demonstratd due to the introduction of zirconium and an elevated calcination temperature to 550°C.
Testing for Hepatitis C During Pregnancy Among Persons With Medicaid and Commercial Insurance: Cohort Study
Authors: Khan Mohammed A , Thompson William W , Osinubi Ademola , Meyer 3rd William A , Kaufman Harvey W , Armstrong Paige A , Foster Monique A , Nelson Noele P , Wester Carolyn
Published: August 2023

Background

The reported incidence of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is increasing among persons of childbearing age in the United States. Infants born to pregnant persons with HCV infection are at risk for perinatal HCV acquisition. In 2020, the United States Preventive Services Task Force and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all pregnant persons be screened during each pregnancy for hepatitis C. However, there are limited data on trends in hepatitis C testing during pregnancy.

Objective

We estimated hepatitis C testing rates in a large cohort of patients with Medicaid and commercial insurance who gave birth during 2015-2019 and described demographic and risk-based factors associated with testing.

Methods

Medicaid and commercial insurance claims for patients aged 15-44 years and who gave birth between 2015 and 2019 were included. Birth claims were identified using procedure and diagnosis codes for vaginal or cesarean delivery. Hepatitis C testing was defined as an insurance claim during the 42 weeks before delivery. Testing rates were calculated among patients who delivered and among the subset of patients who were continuously enrolled for 42 weeks before delivery. We also compared the timing of testing relative to delivery among patients with commercial or Medicaid insurance. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with testing.

Results

Among 1,142,770 Medicaid patients and 1,207,132 commercially insured patients, 175,223 (15.3%) and 221,436 (18.3%) were tested for hepatitis C during pregnancy, respectively. Testing rates were 89,730 (21.8%) and 187,819 (21.9%) among continuously enrolled Medicaid and commercially insured patients, respectively. Rates increased from 2015 through 2019 among Medicaid (from 20,758/108,332, 19.2% to 13,971/52,330, 26.8%) and commercially insured patients (from 38,308/211,555, 18.1% to 39,152/139,972, 28%), respectively. Among Medicaid patients, non-Hispanic Black (odds ratio 0.73, 95% CI 0.71-0.74) and Hispanic (odds ratio 0.53, 95% CI 0.51-0.56) race or ethnicity were associated with lower odds of testing. Opioid use disorder, HIV infection, and high-risk pregnancy were associated with higher odds of testing in both Medicaid and commercially insured patients.

Conclusions

Hepatitis C testing during pregnancy increased from 2015 through 2019 among patients with Medicaid and commercial insurance, although tremendous opportunity for improvement remains. Interventions to increase testing among pregnant persons are needed.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item Pairing Predictiveness for Prescreening Depressive Symptomatology: Machine Learning Analysis
Authors: Glavin Darragh , Grua Eoin Martino , Nakamura Carina Akemi , Scazufca Marcia , Ribeiro dos Santos Edinilza , Wong Gloria H Y , Hollingworth William , Peters Tim J , Araya Ricardo , Van de Ven Pepijn
Published: August 2023

Background

Anhedonia and depressed mood are considered the cardinal symptoms of major depressive disorder. These are the first 2 items of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)–9 and comprise the ultrabrief PHQ-2 used for prescreening depressive symptomatology. The prescreening performance of alternative PHQ-9 item pairings is rarely compared with that of the PHQ-2.

Objective

This study aims to use machine learning (ML) with the PHQ-9 items to identify and validate the most predictive 2-item depressive symptomatology ultrabrief questionnaire and to test the generalizability of the best pairings found on the primary data set, with 6 external data sets from different populations to validate their use as prescreening instruments.

Methods

All 36 possible PHQ-9 item pairings (each yielding scores of 0-6) were investigated using ML-based methods with logistic regression models. Their performances were evaluated based on the classification of depressive symptomatology, defined as PHQ-9 scores ≥10. This gave each pairing an equal opportunity and avoided any bias in item pairing selection.

Results

The ML-based PHQ-9 items 2 and 4 (phq2&4), the depressed mood and low-energy item pairing, and PHQ-9 items 2 and 8 (phq2&8), the depressed mood and psychomotor retardation or agitation item pairing, were found to be the best on the primary data set training split. They generalized well on the primary data set test split with area under the curves (AUCs) of 0.954 and 0.946, respectively, compared with an AUC of 0.942 for the PHQ-2. The phq2&4 had a higher AUC than the PHQ-2 on all 6 external data sets, and the phq2&8 had a higher AUC than the PHQ-2 on 3 data sets. The phq2&4 had the highest Youden index (an unweighted average of sensitivity and specificity) on 2 external data sets, and the phq2&8 had the highest Youden index on another 2. The PHQ-2≥2 cutoff also had the highest Youden index on 2 external data sets, joint highest with the phq2&4 on 1, but its performance fluctuated the most. The PHQ-2≥3 cutoff had the highest Youden index on 1 external data set. The sensitivity and specificity achieved by the phq2&4 and phq2&8 were more evenly balanced than the PHQ-2≥2 and ≥3 cutoffs.

Conclusions

The PHQ-2 did not prove to be a more effective prescreening instrument when compared with other PHQ-9 item pairings. Evaluating all item pairings showed that, compared with alternative partner items, the anhedonia item underperformed alongside the depressed mood item. This suggests that the inclusion of anhedonia as a core symptom of depression and its presence in ultrabrief questionnaires may be incompatible with the empirical evidence. The use of the PHQ-2 to prescreen for depressive symptomatology could result in a greater number of misclassifications than alternative item pairings.
Satisfaction, Perceived Usefulness, and Therapeutic Alliance as Correlates of Participant Engagement in a Pediatric Digital Mental Health Intervention: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study
Authors: Huffman Landry , Lawrence-Sidebottom Darian , Huberty Jennifer , Beatty Clare , Roots Monika , Roots Kurt , Parikh Amit , Guerra Rachael
Published: August 2023

Background

Although evidence suggests that digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are effective alternatives to traditional mental health care, participant engagement continues to be an issue, especially for pediatric DMHIs. Extant studies of DMHIs among adults suggest that participants’ satisfaction, perceived usefulness, and therapeutic alliance are closely tied to engagement. However, these associations have not been investigated among children and adolescents involved in DMHIs.

Objective

To address these gaps in extant DMHI research, the purpose of this study was to (1) develop and implement a measure to assess satisfaction, perceived usefulness, and therapeutic alliance among children and adolescents participating in a DMHI and (2) investigate satisfaction, perceived usefulness, and therapeutic alliance as correlates of children’s and adolescents’ engagement in the DMHI.

Methods

Members (children and adolescents) of a pediatric DMHI who had completed at least one session with a care provider (eg, coach or therapist) were eligible for inclusion in the study. Adolescent members and caregivers of children completed a survey assessing satisfaction with service, perceived usefulness of care, and therapeutic alliance with care team members.

Results

This study provides evidence for the reliability and validity of an adolescent- and caregiver-reported user experience assessment in a pediatric DMHI. Moreover, our findings suggest that adolescents' and caregivers’ satisfaction and perceived usefulness are salient correlates of youths’ engagement with a DMHI.

Conclusions

This study provides valuable preliminary evidence that caregivers’ satisfaction and perceived usefulness are salient correlates of youths’ engagement with a DMHI. Although further research is required, these findings offer preliminary evidence that caregivers play a critical role in effectively increasing engagement among children and adolescents involved in DMHIs.
The evaluation of sustainable vitality of banking industry
Authors: Yi Hsieh Song- , Ling Hsiao-Chi , Chao Chiao , Wang Ruei-Yuan
Published: August 2023

This study analyzes the dimensions of the vitality of development for banking systems. Fuzzy synthetic decisions are used to construct and evaluate a vitality of training, assigning, and development indexes to offer banks new perspectives and methods of assessment. In this study, we analyze the vitality index for human resources development in the banking system. For uncertainty, the factor weight for the vitality index will be determined by using the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM). Through the process of Fuzzy Synthetic Decision (FSD), the model calculated the relative importance of each dimension of the mean factor. In this empirical study of commercial banks, the priority ranks for the five dimensions are as follows: Efficiency, Leadership, Business Culture, Talents and Strategy.
An Analysis of the Perception of Nutrition and Performance in Sports Persons
Authors: Dagar Pratima , Sharma Dr. V. K.
Published: August 2023

In addition to ensuring proper growth and development, proper nutrition also contributes to young athletes' ability to perform well in their chosen sports. The main aim of the study is An Analysis of The Perception of Nutrition and Performance in Sports Persons. Training, practice, and "keeping in shape" are not enough to ensure a good and healthy sports performance. Adolescent athletes have specific dietary needs since they must fulfil the demands of both training for performance and growing into adulthood.
La vinculación entre el concepto y la prueba del daño moral
Authors: Aedo Barrena Cristián , Munita Marambio Renzo
Published: August 2023

The analysis of moral damages must lead us to reflect upon the boundaries of such a concept, either from a subjective or an objective standpoint. In the case of the first approach, the specialized literature has understood moral damages, in general, under the idea of non-pecuniary disturbances on goods, things or rights. While, in the case of the second, efforts have been focused on analyzing the infringement of certain interests, which is actually the standpoint we defend here. Additionally, it should be noted that the respective conceptual approach has major implications on the evidentiary standard when it comes to proving moral damages, as well as it also impacts on the quantification of torts. Accordingly, subjective moral damages imply a more relaxed standard, while objective moral damages (or those anchored to interests) call for a stricter one. Although these two aspects can be distinguished according to the corresponding sphere, whether it be contractual or non-contractual, they remain limited in the former mainly because of its own legal regime, which requires identifying a protected interest within the scope of a contract.
Connecting Rod Deformation and Statical Stress Analysis Using Various Materials: A Review
Authors: Mishra Sourabh , Saini Ruchika , Joshi U. K.
Published: August 2023

Abstract: In the world of engineering, connecting rods play a crucial role in ensuring that an engine runs smoothly and efficiently. Made from a variety of materials, these rods connect the pistons to the crankshaft, allowing for proper transfer of energy throughout the system. But with so many options available, which material is best? In this review paper, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of various materials used for making connecting rods. From traditional steel advanced composites analysed using ANSYS FEA software, read on to discover how each material stacks up in terms of performance and durability.
Review of Parabolic Solar Concentrator by Using Different Types of Material Coating
Authors: Kumar Sanjay , Agrawal Amit
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The increasing global demand for clean and renewable energy sources has propelled research in solar energy harvesting technologies. Parabolic solar concentrators, renowned for their ability to focus sunlight onto a single point, have emerged as a viable solution for enhancing solar energy collection efficiency. This research review article presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the performance and evaluation of parabolic solar concentrators through the utilization of different materials and insulation techniques. The article commences by elucidating the fundamental principles underlying parabolic solar concentrators and their significance in harnessing solar energy. A comprehensive review of the literature is then presented, highlighting studies that have explored the efficacy of diverse materials in the construction of concentrator surfaces. Traditional materials such as metals (e.g., aluminum, steel) have been widely used, but recent investigations have delved into innovative alternatives including advanced polymers, reflective coatings, and nanomaterials. The comparative analysis of these materials encompasses considerations such as optical properties, durability, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturing feasibility. Furthermore, the review critically assesses the impact of insulation integration on concentrator performance. Insulation strategies, ranging from passive thermal barriers to active cooling systems, are examined in terms of their ability to minimize heat losses and enhance energy capture efficiency. The synergy between material choice and insulation methodology is explored to delineate optimal configurations for various environmental and operational conditions.
Unusual Crowd Activity Detection in Video Using CNN, LSTM and OpenCV
Authors: M Thaneshwara , Singh Janardhan
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Suspicious behaviour is dangerous in public areas that may cause heavy causalities. There are various systems developed on the basis of video frame acquisition where motion or pedestrian detection occur but those systems are not intelligent enough to identify the unusual activities even at real time. It is required to recognized scamper situation at real time from video surveillance for quick and immediate management before any casualties. Proposed system focuses on recognizing suspicious activities and target to achieve a technique which is able to detect suspicious activity automatically using computer vision. Here system uses OpenCV library for classifying different kind of actions at real time. The motion influence map has been used to represent the motion analysis that frequently changes the position from one place to another. System uses pixel level presentation for making it easy to understand or identify the actual situation.
Systematic Literature Review: Penggunaan Komik Pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Widayati Wahyu , Imron Imron Amrullah , Standsyah Rahmawati Erma , Putri Nabilla Calista
Published: August 2023

Tujuan pada penelitian  ini adalah melakukan kajian literatur menggunakan media komik pada pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan artikel jurnal yang terdapat di Google Scholar, Sinta, Research Gate, yang telah terpublikasi dalam rentang waktu 2012-2022. Adapun hasil dalam penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran komik sangat layak dan memiliki implikasi positif jika diterapkan dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Penggunaan media komik dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar, motivasi belajar, kemandirian belajar dan banyak kemampuan lain seperti keterampilan membaca, kemampuan berbahasa, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan keterampilan menulis.
Kemampuan Guru Menggunakan RPP dan Hubungannya dengan Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Berdasarkan Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Baadilla Irwan , Qura Ummul , Ibrahim Nini , Sulistyawati Rr. , Hidayatullah Ahmad
Published: August 2023

Seorang guru harus mampu menyusun dan menggunakan RPP yang dirancangnya dengan baik. RPP yang digunakan harus dapat membantu dan memudahkan guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran Penelitian ini penting dilakukan mengingat RPP Merdeka Belajar mulai diterapkan dan digunakan dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ingin mengetahui adanya hubungan penggunaan RPP dengan pelaksanaan pembelajaran Kurikulum Merdeka, serta mengetahui tingkat nilai hubungan dari kedua variabel tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode korelasi pearson product moment untuk mengetahui tingginya hubungan kedua variabel tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan antara variabel penggunaan RPP dengan pelaksanaan pembelajaran Kurikulum Merdeka pada guru-guru SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Jakarta. Adanya hubungan positif bahwa semakin mampu menggunakan RPP semakin tinggi pula ketercapaian pelaksanaan pembelajaran Kurikulum Merdeka. Dengan demikian, disimpulkan bahwa tingkat hubungan antara penggunaan RPP Kurikulum Merdeka dengan pelaksanaan pembelajaran berbasis Kurikulum Merdeka memiliki hubungan yang kuat.
Análisis de sensibilidad y correlación entre el ahuellamiento y la deflexión en estructuras de pavimento flexible
Authors: Higuera - Sandoval Carlos Hernando
Published: August 2023

La presente investigación muestra el análisis de sensibilidad y la correlación entre el ahuellamiento o deformación y la deflexión en una estructura de pavimento flexible con el fin de verificar los criterios de diseño de deformación o ahuellamiento y deflexión del modelo estructural. La metodología aplicada para el análisis del ahuellamiento fue la establecida en la guía para el diseño mecánico – empírico de pavimentos flexibles “Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide – MEPDG” desarrollada por la AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) y la teoría elástica para el cálculo de la deflexión. Las variables analizadas fueron: la presión de contacto, la carga por llanta, los módulos de elasticidad y los espesores de las diferentes capas del modelo estructural de pavimento flexible. Como conclusión de la investigación realizada se obtiene las variables más sensibles al ahuellamiento de estructuras de pavimento flexible son: el módulo dinámico de la mezcla asfáltica, la carga por llanta, el espesor de la capa asfáltica, la presión de contacto y las variables más sensibles a la deflexión son: la carga por llanta, el módulo resiliente de la subrasante, el espesor de la capa asfáltica y el módulo dinámico de la capa asfáltica; también, se presentan las correlaciones entre la deflexión, las variables de diseño y el ahuellamiento de estructuras de pavimento flexible, esta información es de gran utilidad para los ingenieros diseñadores de estructuras de pavimento.
O período colonial nos livros didáticos utilizados na região norte: a persistência da teoria dos ciclos econômicos (1997-2015)
Authors: Gonçalves Andressa da Silva
Published: August 2023

O artigo objetiva analisar quais são as perspectivas eleitas pela literatura didática para estruturar a narrativa do período colonial brasileiro. Através dos conceitos de Representação de Roger Chartier (1990), de discurso de Mikhail Bakhtin (2006) e de Análise de conteúdo de Lawrence Bardin (2011) analisamos dez coleções didáticas, aprovadas pelo Plano Nacional do Livro Didático (PNLD), datadas entre 1997 e 2015. Constatou-se que na mescla de narrativas que constituem a literatura didática sobre o período colonial, ainda predomina a teoria dos ciclos econômicos, onde o bandeirante ocupa um papel crucial.
Application value of 18F-FDGPET/CT in primary hemangiomatoid fibrohistiocytoma of pulmonary bronchus: case report and literature review
Authors: Shao Mingyan , Qi Wanling , Fan Sisi , Luo Zhehuang , Xu Rong
Published: August 2023

Background:Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma (AFH) is a
clinically rare low-grade malignant soft tissue tumor with occasional
metastasis,It accounts for 0.3% of all soft tissue tumors, and it
occurs most frequently in the extremities, followed by the trunk and
head and neck.Primary angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma of the pulmonary
bronchus is rare, In this paper, the clinical and imaging data of a case
of Primary angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma of the pulmonary bronchus
are reported and the literature is reviewed. Case description:A
57-year-old female patient developed cough without obvious inducement
six months ago, with paroxyspasms of dry cough, chest tightness and
shortness of breath, aggravating after activity.Laboratory tests
showed:C-reactive protein 50.9mg/L, ferritin 346ng/ml,
AFP<0.9ng/ml, CEA 3.45ng/mL,CA199 19.U/mL,CA125 10.50U/mL,CA50
10.60IU/ml,T-SPOT(-).Chest CT scan showed bronchial occlusion, attasis
and soft tissue density in the right middle lobe of the lung. Enhanced
scan showed uneven enhancement of endobronchial nodules.
F-FDG PET/CT showed a density shadow of nodular soft
tissue in the right lung bronchus. The density was even and the boundary
was unclear. The size was about 2.2cm×2.5cm, and the uptake of
F-FDG was higher than that of uniform uptake, the
maximum standard uptake value (SUVmax) was 11.2.Bronchoscopy showed that
the mass was nodular or polypoid, nodular, yellow and tough.The results
of bronchoscopic biopsy showed:there were histocytes and dendritic cells
in the background of lymphocytes and plasma cells, and no components of
squamous cell carcinoma.According to the imaging diagnosis, the
preoperative diagnosis was inclined to lung cancer. Due to the obvious
symptoms of the patient, the family members and the patient requested
surgery, and the postoperative pathological diagnosis was Primary
angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma of the pulmonary bronchus.
Conclusion:The incidence of primary pulmonary AFH is very low,
its clinical manifestations and imaging findings lack characteristics,
and the final diagnosis still needs pathology.However, when middle-aged
and elderly patients were found to have soft tissue shadows in the
bronchus with clear boundaries and uneven density,the enhanced scan was
moderately to significantly enhanced,and high FDG uptake on PET/CT
scan,AFH should be considered,and surgical resection may be the best
treatment.In conclusion, this case report further broadens the spectrum
of lung and bronchial tumors.
The maternal environment is rich in SARS-related receptors which could be protective for the fetus
Authors: Rees April , Chambers Megan , Richards Oliver , J Tyler Joseph , G Michelle Fernando , Yadanar Htoo , A Zuzanna Pocalun , Murphy Kate , Finall Alison , Thornton Catherine
Published: August 2023

Background: While risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 is low to pregnant
women and the fetus, there is increased risk of preterm birth and
admission into ICU. The fetus is relatively protected against infection,
with cases of vertical transmission being rare. Various receptors and
accessory molecules which are known to regulate SARS-CoV-2 viral entry
into host cells have soluble versions which could act as decoy traps.
Following on from our previous findings regarding the abundance of some
of these molecules in breast milk and amniotic fluid, we show the
maternal-fetal interface is also rich in these molecules and how
systemically they can be differentially expressed between males,
non-pregnant females, pregnant females, and neonates. Methods: Archived
placental samples from before the pandemic, and blood from participants
in late 2020 who had not tested positive for COVID-19 were analysed for
the presence of receptors by ELISA, immunohistochemistry, immunoblotting
and flow cytometry. Results: We have confirmed that the placenta and
membranes are particularly rich in CD26 and CD147 and gone on to
consider if it is possible that shedding of these molecules into the
maternal and fetal circulation occurs. However, except for sCD147 in
umbilical cord plasma compared to all groups and sNRP-1 in pregnant
women in comparison to men and neonates, the expression of soluble forms
of these molecules is primarily consistent between the groups studied
here. Conclusion: The maternal-fetal interface has potential mechanisms
to protect the fetus from contracting SARS-CoV-2 by being rich with
soluble versions of receptors involved in host cell entry of the virus,
thereby limiting infection of host cells.
Regeneration potential of anthropogenic and climate affected agricultural-grassland-wetland ecotones in West Bengal
Authors: Sharma Jahnavi , Sardar Purnendu
Published: August 2023

Negative pressures of the industrial world have led to establishment of
Brundtland Commission report stating importance of sustainable
development for inter and intra generational equity in 1987. Since then
sustainable development goals have been marked for poverty alleviation,
clean and affordable water, energy security, environment, and
agriculture sectors. The global concern of climate change,
desertification, and degradation led threats, impact, and resilience for
landuse and livelihood is incorporated in sustainable development goals.
Sustainable development goals for climate action are met using multiple
approaches. Transformative approaches are one such set of approaches for
meeting environment challenges for landuse and ecological transient
areas or ecotones of agriculture, grasslands, and wetlands affected by
human and natural disturbances. Nature based solution falls under
transformative approaches and matches the policy efforts on sustainable
development goals on decade on restoration and climate positive action
for land use and livelihoods. Regeneration potential of natural sites
after anthropogenic or natural disturbances is reflected by vegetation
health, soil health, and ecology of ecotones. The potential to
regenerate is characteristic for ecosystems to revive against
anthropogenic and ecological pressures. This facilitates to understand
the restoration processes for land degradation and succession changes in
an ecosystem. Ecotones are transient ecological regions between
different ecosystems and are sensitive sites to study vegetation change
due to pressures of globalized world. To detect the changes in
vegetation due to climate, desertification, and land degradation on
ecotones, we are using NDVI. We are using it for time series analysis
for vegetation based changes. We are analyzing vegetation changes over a
period of twenty years at a frequency of two weeks. We expect to see
changes in the vegetation growth in the presence of anthropogenic and
climate impacts.