bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Basic Study on Evaluation of Earphone Hearing Loss - Audiogram Database for Ear Age Estimation -
Authors: Hishida Hirotoshi , Watanabe Tomoki , Fujii Yamato , Hishida Yasuhiro , Hishida Keiko
Published: October 2022

Audiograms indicate expected ear age when used in studies that address the prevention of deafness resulting from earphone use. So far, the authors have collected data from Japan and other countries, statistically integrated them, and evaluated errors. While a Caucasian population was sampled in a previous study, a Japanese sample was considered in the present study. The present study refers to the simplest modeling example of an audiogram, which is confirmed to be in good agreement with the actual situation. The gender gap of Japanese people was smaller than that of Caucasians. Furthermore, Japanese and Caucasian females were less likely to have deafness than males, and hearing capabilities of males varied more than that of females. The hearing of young people falls near 3000 Hz as a result of the integration, but it is considered that the graph around the region should be interpolated smoothly. Improving the modeling accuracy would let us understand various things.
Applying for, Operating, and Renewing a Research Experience for Undergraduates Site Program in Computational Biology
Authors: Qin Hong
Published: October 2022

We reflected on our experience in applying for, operating, and renewing a Research Experience for Undergraduates Site program in computational biology from 2016 to 2021 at a metropolitan public university, funded by the National Science Foundation of the U.S.A. Our mistakes during the application process were avoidable in retrospect. Our Interdisciplinary Computational Biology, iCompBio, REU site was a 10-week summer research program that included R and Python coding bootcamps at the beginning and short workshops on various topics interspersed throughout the program. ICompBio was in-person in 2019 and virtual in 2020 and 2021. ICompBio was fortunate to have a team of faculty mentors that were committed to undergraduate research training and recognized the importance of diversity in computational biology. Many students and faculty mentors turned the challenges in virtual REU programs into learning opportunities and had fulfilling research experiences. ICompBio participants reported learning gains higher than average in a 2020 external evaluation for virtual REU sites, particularly in the aspects of Research Self-Efficacy, Science Identity, and Life Utility. Our lessons and experiences may be helpful to other faculty and researchers that are interested in similar programs at their own institutions.
Gait Analysis Method Focused on Skeleton Pose Estimation Using Wheeled Gait-Training Walker
Authors: Nakayama Hidehisa , Ogawa Kazutoshi , Maruyama Tsugito
Published: October 2022

We studied a gait analysis method focusing on skeleton pose estimation based on videos taken during gait-training with a wheeled walker for a person with a case history. For skeleton pose estimation, OpenPose was used. Thirteen gait parameters were designed from the extracted keypoints considering the opinions of some rehabilitation staff. As a result, we found a correlation between the load balance of a left-right elbow and the stability of a left-right posture. This suggests that the stability of walking can be evaluated by training with our developed wheeled walker
The New Paradigm of Communication Within the Transdisciplinary Research
Authors: Pokojska Justyna
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to postulate a new paradigm of communication within transdisciplinary research, treated as a desirable model of practicing science in the XXI century (Brandt et al. 2013, Balsiger 2004, Wickson et al. 2006, Aenis 2010). The author emphasizes the need for a re-naturalization of transdisciplinary communication within the internally diversified teams, by returning to the natural, unforced patterns of human behavior within a group. Although it may seem to be a manifestation of sentiment for the Renaissance vision of science, combining threads from various, seemingly unconnected, areas of study (e.g., physics, metaphysics, and philosophy in one research approach) - today's necessity to restore transdisciplinary communication is a challenging task, including a need to return to the natural practices of cross-domain communication, using the potential of in-depth expertise in all the scientific areas. A mature transdisciplinary dialogue base on a translation of perspectives (Schuetz 1984, Perinbanayagam 2005) resulting from the natural predilection of a human actor to put himself/herself in the position of the other (interaction partner) to understand his/her point of view, for the set of intersubjectively shared senses and meanings is the starting point for every kind of partnership.
Educational Strategies in a Neuro Facility: Virtual Course in Encephalic Vascularization
Authors: Martins Joana , Acioly Mariana , Fragoso Viviane , Maciel Flaviana , Mattoso Ana Beatriz , Rumão Valdenice , Martins Carolina
Published: October 2022

Knowledge of encephalic vascularization is essential to all in a tertiary, Neurology-Neurosurgery facility. Objective: To describe the creation of an online course on encephalic vascularization that is relevant for clinical practice and elevates overall educational levels in a specialized institution. Methods: "Pelopidas Digital" Virtual-Teaching-Platform (PD-VTP) is a customized educational platform, designed to provide short, point-of-care video-tutorials and tests on subjects of interest to Unit's personnel. The virtual course "Basis of Encephalic Vascularization" is presented to professionals through a short vignette and is composed of six modules: Overview of the Arterial Supply, Venous Sinuses, Cerebral Veins, Middle Cerebral Artery, Posterior Cerebral Artery, and Anterior Cerebral Artery. Discussion: Making neuroanatomy meaningful to clinical practice is one challenge that has been greatly helped by technology. A broader one is to convey the importance of vascular neuroanatomy in understanding clinical symptoms, helping to assess risk, and conveying the urgency of an investigation or therapeutic measure to staff personnel in a specialized facility. Conclusion: An educational electronic platform can engage participants at very different levels and disseminate knowledge. Creation of a virtual course on cerebral vascularization can be an attractive tool for Continuing Education in a Neuro facility.
Exploring Students' Attitudes Toward Science and Course Engagement as Predictors of Science Literacy
Authors: Adarlo Genejane , De Leon Marlene , Favis Abigail Marie
Published: October 2022

Studies that investigate the relationship of students' attitudes toward science and their engagement in the teaching-learning process to science literacy in a higher education setting and within the context of a pandemic are limited. This cross-sectional, correlational study sought to determine whether 1) students' attitudes toward science and student course engagement are significantly related to science literacy; and if 2) students' attitudes toward science and their course engagement are significant predictors of science literacy. The survey included 67 undergraduate students taking the mandated Science, Technology, and Society course during the second semester of the academic year 2020 to 2021 in an institution of Jesuit higher education in the Philippines. Results revealed 1) a positive moderate relationship between students' attitudes toward science and science literacy (p < 0.001); 2) a positive strong relationship between student course engagement and science literacy (p < 0.001); and 3) both students' attitudes toward science (p = 0.02) and their course engagement (p < 0.001) are significant predictors of science literacy. Such results can be helpful in (re)designing science education in a higher education setting and within the context of a pandemic.
Investigation of The Binding Potential of Gadobutrol, Iohexol and Fluorescein Radiocontrast Agents to the TSH Receptor
Authors: Karatas Deniz , Gonel Ataman
Published: October 2022

Radiopaque agents can affect the human body in different ways. The resulting reactions are simple allergic and anaphylactic reactions. If the potential of these agents to bind to different receptors is determined beforehand, precautions can be taken against the side effects that may occur in the future. The aim of this study is to investigate the binding potential of the active substances Fluorescein, Gadobutrol, Iohexol, which are frequently used in routine, to the TSH receptor with molecular docking. The conformational analysis of 3 drugs on TSH receptor surfaces was performed by molecular docking using Autodocktools program. First, the atomic center of the receptor was determined at the grid stage, and the XYZ center of the grid box was set to 9.524, 48.24 and 25.257 A, respectively, and the space gap was set to 0.5. Thus, a box was created in which the ligand can easily scan the entire surface. In the docking phase, a parameter file has been prepared and run for 100 conformation and 300 population size, accompanied by Lamarckian and Genetic Algorithms. The binding energies of fluorescein, gadobutrol and iohexol strengthen the possibility of spontaneous binding. However, when the inhibition concentrations are evaluated, it shows that fluorescein can more easily bind to the TSH receptor. Gadobutrol and iohexol are unlikely to reach these concentrations in the blood. This in vitro study demonstrates the potential for spontaneous binding of fluorescein, gadobutrol, and iohexol to the TSH receptor. Even if radiopaque drugs are used for diagnostic purposes, they may cause side effects by interacting with different receptors in the human body. Experimental studies are needed to confirm this possibility.
ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DO NÚMERO TOTAL DE INTERNAÇÕES POR ANO SEGUNDO UNIDADE FEDERATIVA POR TRANSTORNO NEURÓTICO
Authors: da Mota Brenda Valadares , Junior Weldes Francisco da Silva , Boroski Anna Beatriz Dutra Botega Lourençoni , Azeredo Isabela Cristina Resende , Abdala Cristhiano Chiovato
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
INCIDÊNCIA DE INTERNAÇÕES POR FRATURAS EM IDOSOS ENTRE JANEIRO DE 2020 E DEZEMBRO DE 2021 EM GOIÂNIA-GO
Authors: Ambrósio Luiz Otávio da Matta , do Carmo Náscar Katerine , de Oliveira Rayssa Lauany Ricardo , Teixeira Otávio Augusto de Paula Mendes , Faria Isabela Candido , Costa Elisa Franco de Assis
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
RECONSTRUÇÃO CIRÚRGICA DE FACE EM SITUAÇÕES DE TRAUMA: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA
Authors: de Moraes Marília Teixeira , Rocha Tais Garcia , Belchior Letícia Romeira , Brandão Vitória Carrijo Monteiro da Costa Bueno , Barbosa Anna Maria Andrade , de Moraes Nelson Fernandes
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE HOSPITALIZAÇÕES POR CISTITE ENTRE 2017 E 2021 NO BRASIL
Authors: Santana Karoline Garcia , Siqueira Guilherme Carvalho , Marçal Geovanna Silva Nunes , Lopes Gustavo Vieira , Machado Victor Maciel , Neto Josafá Pereira Bastos
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
Perfil epidemiológico de hospitalizações por neoplasia maligna de próstata entre 2017 e 2021 no Brasil.
Authors: Lopes Gustavo Vieira , Barros Izabel Ribeiro , Neto Gustavo Elias Ferreira , Gonçalves Pedro Afonso Marques , Xavier João Victor Alves , Neto Josafá Pereira Bastos
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
Perfil epidemiológico de hospitalizações por tuberculose do aparelho geniturinário entre 2017 e 2021 no Brasil
Authors: Filho Reynier Airam Lopes da Silva , da Silva Aline Lins , Machado Igor Carneiro , Mattos Tomás Braga , Barbosa Vinícius Araújo , Neto Josafá Pereira Bastos
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
Perfil epidemiológico de hospitalizações por neoplasia maligna de bexiga entre 2017 e 2021 no Brasil
Authors: Barros Izabel Ribeiro , Vaz Maria Eduarda Pires , de Sousa André Maroccolo , Sousa Eduardo Macedo , Albernaz Vítor Rezende , Neto Josafá Pereira Bastos
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
EFICÁCIA DA EXCISÃO CIRÚRGICA DE MELANOMAS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: de Almeida Thiago Augusto Calixto , Libânio Eduarda de Soares , Ribeiro Júlia Holer Naves , Bertoldi Paulo Fernando Evangelista , de Moraes Marília Teixeira , de Moraes Nelson Fernandes
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
As transformações multidisciplinares no cuidado para com o paciente obeso
Authors: Barbosa Tamillis Martins , Chagas Abner Lucas Alexandre , Tres Amanda Bertinetti , Carrijo Vinícius Silva , Ferreira Vitória Macedo Falcão , Miguel Camila Botelho
Published: October 2022

SEM RESUMO
The Use of Medical Populism to Claim the Right to Rule in Poland during a Public Health Emergency
Authors:   Adam Mickiewicz University, Rak Joanna
Published: October 2022

This article aims to give insight into discursive means used by rulers in Poland to claim the right to rule during a public health emergency. Grounded in Johannes Gerschewski’s, Christian von Soest’s and Julia Grauvogel’s theory of legitimacy claims and Gideon Lasco’s theory of medical populism, the study identifies the evolution and characteristics of legitimacy claims at pandemic junctures critical to political regime stability. By using content and thematic analysis of news distributed by partisan media and tweets published by the most influential politicians of the ruling party, the study uncovers justifications for autocratic rule in Poland aimed at shaping elite cohesion, opposition activity, and the potential political support of the ruled. Legitimacy claims rested upon medical populism to a large extent since the latter provided semantic structures useful to account for the unprecedented extension of the ruling party’s power competencies and limitation of personal and civic freedoms. Moreover, while claims of dramatic restrictions and lockdowns marked the pandemic’s beginning, its further stages brought out a “vaccine messianism” and optimism related to crisis management performance.
Social Media Adoption and Innovation on Culinary MSMEs Performance Through Competitive Advantages During COVID-19
Authors: Pertiwi Ninda Annisa Mufida , Setiawan Margono , Rahayu Mintarti
Published: October 2022

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business environment and competition for culinary MSMEs in Surabaya have been more active. Adopting social media is a crucial competitive instrument for Surabaya's MSMEs in the food industry to endure and adjust with the COVID-19 epidemic. Product innovation can also help the production of product value, which is essential to the performance of MSMEs. In order to be able to fully explain how the use of social media and innovation impacted the performance of culinary MSMEs in the city of Surabaya during the COVID-19 epidemic, a set of competitive advantage variables was chosen.
Aim: Examining the effects that innovation and the use of social media may have on the Surabaya City culinary MSMEs' ability to compete.
Method: Based on established culinary MSME sample criteria, researchers assessed the use of purposeful sampling. 120 respondents completed questionnaires for the purpose of gathering the study's primary data, which was then analyzed using the SEM-PLS analytic method and the Smart PLS 3.0 software.
Findings: The adoption of social media by effective MSMEs can increase the competitive advantage of MSMEs so that from the competitive advantages possessed by MSMEs, it can result in the achievement of better MSME performance.
LAGOCHILUS INEBRIANS MOYI ASOSIDA OLINGAN LAGOLIPID YOGʻINI GEMOSTATIK FAOLLIGINI OʻRGANISH
Authors: Islomov Akmal Xushvaqovich , Asqarov Ibrohimjon Rahmonovich , Turayev Abbasxan Sabirxanovich , Mo'minjonov Mirjalol Muqimjon o'g'li
Published: October 2022

Ushbu maqolada Lagochilus inebrians Bunge – bozulbang (lagoxilus) oʻsimligining xususiyatlari, kimyoviy tarkibi, oʻsimlikning moyli ekstraktlarini olish usullari, mazkur oʻsimlik moylari asosida olingan lagolipd yogʻining fizik-kimyoviy xossalari, gemostatik faolligini oʻrganish natijalari hamda halq tabobatida qon toʻxtatuvchi vosita sifatida qoʻllanilishi haqida maʼlumotlar keltirilgan.
LAGOCHILUS INEBRIANS O‘SIMLIGINING MOYLI EKSTRAKTINI OLISH VA HALQ TABOBATIDA QO‘LLASH
Authors: Islomov Akmal Xushvaqovich , Asqarov Ibrohimjon Rahmonovich , Turayev Abbasxan Sabirxanovich , Mo'minjonov Mirjalol Muqimjon o'g'li
Published: October 2022

Ushbu maqolada Lagochilus inebrians Bunge – bozulbang (lagoxilus) o‘simligining xususiyatlari, kimyoviy tarkibi, o‘simlikning moyli ekstraktlarini olish usullari, mazkur o‘simlik moylarini yuqori samarali suyuqlik xromatografiyasi usuli yordamida ajratib olish va fizik-kimyoviy xossalarini o‘rganish natijalari hamda ulardan xalq tabobatida foydalanish haqida ma’lumotlar keltirilgan.
El argot estético: los modos de decir como constitutivos de la experiencia estética
Authors: Infante del Rosal Fernando
Published: October 2022

En este artículo pretendo argumentar de qué manera el lenguaje es conformador de la experiencia estética y, en especial, cómo el argot involucrado en las vivencias estéticas es indisociable de estas, al operar como uno de sus factores constituyentes. A través del análisis de ejemplos de jerga estética popular, procedentes en su mayor parte del lenguaje juvenil, señalo algunos de los modos en que el argot conforma experiencias estéticas que no existirían sin su intervención. En este análisis recurro a algunas ideas sobre la relación entre el lenguaje y la experiencia de autores como Wittgenstein, Vigotsky o Searle.
Space-making and aesthetics: Adaptive restoration, new functions and their experience in architecture
Authors: Somhegyi Zoltán
Published: October 2022

In this study I investigate several questions related to adaptive restoration, i.e. when a functioning piece of architecture operates with a different purpose to its original one, as well as the role of aesthetics in re-purposing, and the importance of the special forms of experience such a conversion provides. The questions connected to these architectural projects are not only theoretically inspiring, leading to diverse and broad fields of research in architecture, art and aesthetics, but are also crucial on a practical level, and hence require caution and precise consideration, given the impact the final results of such projects may have, as well as in terms of the effect and efficiency of the new space. Creative and adaptive re-purpose, modification or complete change of function can have wonderful potential, as well as, obviously, presenting serious hazards to avoid. What is equally important, however, is that this will also contribute to a strengthening of awareness of architecture and its aesthetic qualities, hence further promoting the idea of safeguarding and care of edifices and of tangible heritage.
El concepto de figura en el pensamiento de Jean-François Lyotard: arte, política y ontología
Authors: Meijide Casas Sergio
Published: October 2022

A pesar de la relevancia que ganó el pensamiento de Jean-François Lyotard con la publicación de La Condition postmoderne (1979), solo un pequeño número de publicaciones académicas han abordado sus primeras propuestas en el campo de la estética. Este artículo pretende contribuir a la tarea de enmendar semejante error. Para ello se propone una aproximación general y sistemática a sus primeros usos del concepto de figura, comenzando por sus precedentes e influencias y concluyendo con la afirmación de que la estética de Lyotard no expone una mera filosofía de las artes o una filosofía de la percepción, sino una auténtica ontología. Para facilitar la comprensión de esta cuestión, se abordarán algunos de sus conceptos más complejos, como el de figura-matriz, y se harán pequeñas aproximaciones a la producción de artistas como Joan Fontcuberta y Peter Tscherkassky, cuya obra explicita el tema central de este artículo: la poética, la política y la ontología de la figura.
La estética de lo cotidiano y la construcción del mundo propio: desde Levinas y Merleau-Ponty
Authors: Hoyos Morales Alfonso
Published: October 2022

El siguiente artículo tiene dos intenciones: por un lado, a través de Levinas y Merleau- Ponty, mostrar la relevancia de las herramientas fenomenológicas en el debate actual de la estética de lo cotidiano; por otro, defender la tesis de que lo específico de la estética de lo cotidiano consiste en comprender que nuestra cotidianidad está fundada inherentemente en elementos estéticos que se integran en nuestra vida de forma irreflexiva. A su vez, dichos elementos estéticos, a pesar de su irreflexividad, componen un elemento esencial en la construcción de nuestra subjetividad y nuestro mundo propio. A través de Levinas nos serviremos de su concepto de gozo para fundar una ética de lo cotidiano; a través de Merleau-Ponty acudiremos a sus reflexiones sobre la corporalidad para describir la fenomenología de esta experiencia. La característica cercanía, inatención y falta de diferenciación analítica de la estética de lo cotidiano constituirá, a su vez, una de las diferencias principales con otras teorías estéticas caracterizadas por la contemplación, la objetualidad y el desinterés.
The Circular Economy and Natural Capital in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Authors: Jones Peter , Wynn Martin
Published: October 2022

There is growing interest in the role that the circular economy and natural capital might play in the transition to a more sustainable tourism and hospitality industry. While both concepts have attracted attention in the academic, professional and policy literature, few leading tourism and hospitality companies have publicly embraced the two concepts to inform their sustainability programmes. This paper is a narrative review that reports and reflects upon the existing literature, and offers two illustrative case examples of how hotel companies are publicly addressing these concepts. The paper concludes that the circular economy and the protection and enhancement of natural capital offer linked environmental and business benefits for the tourism and hospitality industry, but that, for a number of reasons, there is limited evidence that the two concepts have informed sustainability programmes within the sector. Further research could usefully build upon this study to examine, amongst other aspects, stakeholder involvement in pressuring companies to pursue circular economy and natural capital objectives, the role of digital technologies in supporting this transition, and the wider supply chain implications of such initiatives
Mate in Box: experiência sobre os impactos da Covid-19 em uma Lean Startup
Authors: Euflausino Mariana Aparecida , Schardong Bianca Jupiara Fortes , Pépece Olga Maria Coutinho
Published: October 2022

Objective of the study: This case-study aimed to promote the analysis and discussion among students in relation to the ability of a start-up to deal with the crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic, creating opportunities amid the risks.Methodology / approach: Primary data were provided by one of the start-up founders, who granted an interview during 2020. As secondary sources, information was obtained from the company’s social media and news websites, as well as a review of relevant literature.Originality / relevance: The main reflection revolves around the dilemma: withdraw or expand investments in marketing during moments of crisis? This dilemma, tackled by Mate in Box, is likely similar to the reality of many other businesses.Main results: When dealing with their marketing strategies, companies must consider adapting them to their objective and current reality. Mate in Box increased its marketing investments, which resulted in increased profitability and brand consolidation. This also demonstrates how a good marketing plan must adapt to the business’s crisis management proposal.Theoretical / methodological contributions: The teaching notes pose questions for classroom use (based on the literature and on the company’s actual facts), promoting decision-making exercises regarding marketing strategy in the face of crises.Social / management contributions: This case-study contributes to the perception that, in moments of crisis, marketing needs to be considered as a tool for the sustainability of the business and in the search for profits and viability, and not as a cost vector. This study stimulates academics and managers to reflect upon how to transform risks into opportunities.
Relationship between swimming speed and physiological and perceptual responses in skins race
Authors: Tsukahara Yuta , Ueda Takeshi
Published: October 2022

Purpose: This study investigated the relationships between swimming speed and physiological and perceptual responses in a skins race, in which a maximum of three races are repeated with a rest in between each round. Methods: The study measured the physiological responses in terms of the heart rate, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), and oxygen debt (O2 debt) and examined the perceived exertion to determine the perceptual response. Specifically, it measured the swimming speed and blood lactate (Bla) levels of seven male collegiate swimmers in three rounds of 50 m freestyle, which simulated skins race. It also conducted a bicycle ergometer test to measure their VO2max and O2 debt. Results: The results showed a significant association between swimming speed and Bla. In other words, the study found a significant association between swimming speed and glycolysis during the skins race. However, it did not find a significant association between swimming speed and VO2max or/and O2 debt. Conclusion: Hence, it concluded that a swimmer’s skill level is related to the swimmer’s speed in the skins race. These findings provide an understanding of the physiological parameters that effect performance in high-intensity sports.
Physical performance, haematological and behavioural parameters of five mineral water in rats
Authors: Bonoy Lamou , Mbame Jean-Pierre , André Hamadou , Ngarsou Pierre , Doukoya Joséphine
Published: October 2022

The objective was to compare the effect of five mineral water mostly consumed in Cameroun on performance, haematological and behavioural parameters in rats. Twenty-four rats (140 g) were used for this study. Among the groups, there are a control group which received deionized water and five experimental groups which received different mineral water (Tangui, Supermont, Opur, Aquabelle and Semme) during 21 days. Rats were allowed for swimming exercise every alternate day between 11h and 17h. On the day 21, rats from each group were subjected to the forced swimming test with tail load. One hour after the forced swimming test, the open field test was carried out to evaluate their behaviour. Water and food consumption, body weight, relative organ weight and haematological parameters were evaluated. Results showed that all the mineral water used during this experimentation did not have any effect on water intake, food consumption, body weight and relative organ weight (p > .05). Significant increase (p < .01 – p < .001) in swimming time of rats consuming Tangui (445.00 ± 43.60 seconds) and Opur (450.80 ± 51.03 seconds) were observed as compared to the control group (325.50 ± 24.37 seconds). Results of behavioural and haematological parameters showed significant modifications in the same groups in comparison with control group (p < .01 – p < .001). Differences of swimming time, hematologic and behavioural parameters observed in rats having consumed Tangui and Opur could be due to the quantity of some minerals (calcium and magnesium) present in those drinks.
Reflecting On The Importance Public Health
Authors: Bennett Bea
Published: October 2022

This four-part series will explore key public health issues through the lens of midwifery, focusing on reducing inequality in perinatal outcomes, and improving future health indicators for all. The series will challenge us to consider our roles as public health practitioners, and the influence of midwifery care on the long-term wellbeing of the whole family.
Supporting Birth Partners For Better Perinatal Outcomes
Authors: Richards Kayty
Published: October 2022

The way in which maternity staff speak to and treat the women and birthing people in their care is pivotal to strengthening maternity services and improving outcomes for all families. This is true of birth partners too. Yes, the woman or birthing person is paramount and the focus of care, but the person sat by their side is not only witness to the whole experience – they also play a significant role in the labour journey and the transition to parenthood. They are often the person who ‘fills in the blanks’ after pain, tiredness or focus has overwhelmed their loved one.
Preceptorship And Internship Series An Introduction
Authors: Henry Laura , Bennett Bea
Published: October 2022

As part of the four-year degree programme in Ireland, students undertake a 36-week internship as the final part of their training. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland specifies the expectations and aims of internship: “During the internship, the student has an opportunity to develop and consolidate the requisite knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to fulfil the role and responsibilities of the registered midwife, specifically in the care… during pregnancy, labour and birth and in the postnatal period.
Novel electrochemical sensing platform for detection of hydrazine based on modified screen-printed graphite electrode
Authors: Mousazadeh Farideh , Mohammadi Sayed Zia , Mohammadhasani-Pour Maryam
Published: October 2022

The current work aimed to fabricate a screen-printed graphite electrode (SPGE) modified by MnO2 nanorods (MnO2 NRs) for sensing hydrazine. Thus, a facile protocol was adopted to construct the MnO2 nanorods that were subsequently applied to modify the SPGE surface directly. As-synthesized MnO2 NRs/SPGE sensor exhibited a strong sensing behavior towards the hydrazine, with a large peak current and small oxidation potential. This electrochemical sensor in the optimized conditions to detect the hydrazine possessed a low detection limit (0.02 μM), a broad linear dynamic range (0.05–275.0 μM) and an admirable sensitivity (0.0625 μA μM-1). The sensor applicability was practically estimated in real water samples, which revealed successful recovery values.
Making Sense of MOOCs: A Guide for Policy-Makers in Developing Countries
Authors: Jansen Darco , Schuwer Robert
Published: October 2022

The Guide is designed to raise general awareness amongst policy makers in developing countries as to how Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) might address their concerns and priorities, particularly in terms of access to affordable quality higher education and preparation of secondary school leavers for academic as well as vocational education and training. With very few exceptions, many of the reports on MOOCs already published do not refer to the interest and experience of developing countries, although we are witnessing important initiatives in more and more countries around the world.
E-Learning: A Guidebook of Principles, Procedures and Practices
Authors: Naidu Som
Published: October 2022

This guidebook will help readers to systematically approach their engagement with e-learning, irrespective of the educational sector or level within which they may be working. The content of this guidebook has been carefully selected to enable readers to consider all the issues in relation to e-learning. Besides the great deal of resources that are included in this guidebook, its unique feature is the opportunity it provides readers to “tell us a story” about their experiences in relation to the issue or subject under discussion. Telling a story requires readers to pause, slow down, reflect, learn, access and share their experiences or connect in a meaningful way with others. These are opportunities designed to remind readers of relevant experiences, which will enable them to reflect upon their experiences and those of other colleagues. These will enable readers to make better sense of what this guidebook recommends.
Some Remarks Regarding the Organization of the Living World
Authors:   Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences from Romania, ", DONIȚĂ Nicolae ,   Gheorghe Ionescu-Sisești",   , Bucharest, Romania, POPA Laura Mariana ,   “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Constanta, Romania, GODEANU Stoica ,   Ovidius” University Constantza, Academy of Romanian Scientists, Romania
Published: October 2022

The work deals with the way notions regarding the organization of the living world emerged, and the way they fit in an unitary insight via the systems theory. The connections between species and biocenoses as community-based (multi-individual) systems are briefly discussed, as well as the major part played by biocenoses in the life of individual living systems and in the creation of a more propitious environment for the existence and the perpetuation of life on Earth.
The Human Evolution – Past, Present and the Future
Authors:   Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania, GHIORGHITA Gogu
Published: October 2022

Just as the title itself suggests, the present article represents a synthesis of the information pertaining to the origins of the modern human being, the history of his becoming, his departure from Africa (the cradle from where he emerged) and his conquest of Earth, his transition from nomadic behaviour and the hunter-gatherer occupation (which spanned most of his existence) to the shepherd-farmer one, as well as the consequences of this so-called revolution on the evolution, of his social relationships and on the gradual progress made in all spheres of his activity over the past 10,000 years. The question is whether or not man evolved after his emergence about 200,000 years ago and migration from Africa. One chapter of this paper is dedicated to this aspect, bringing a series of arguments to attest that man has continued to evolve biologically and that, depending on the specific conditions of environment and life, diseases faced over centuries and millennia etc, he has undergone not only spiritual and cultural ones but also some genetic changes. Some obvious questions arise as to whether the evolution of man as a species has ended or he will still evolve in the future, the perspective of this process in view of the conditions of huge progress in various technologies, medicine, biology and molecular genetics, genetic engineering (intervention tool in its very genetic structure) as well as regarding the fulfilment of perhaps its most daring dream - that of conquering other planets. The last chapter of the paper tries to offer solutions to these challenges.
The Relationship Between Affective Disorders and Pain: Focusing on the Functional Gastrointesinal Disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Authors:   Biotechnology Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, A. ALI Mahmoud
Published: October 2022

Affective disorders and pain could exert an important relationship with digestive manifestations, especially those related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Also, this relationship could be a result of different mechanisms, as here we are discussing smell possible pathways between affective disorders, pain and IBS including gut-brain axis, pain, stress, genetics, micro biome, and the oxidative stress status.
CONSIDERATIONS ON QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINT PRODUCTS
Authors:   Doctoral School of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Romania, FOLEA Gabriela Valeria , BĂLAN Emilia ,   Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Robots and Production Systems Department, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Romania, MOHORA Cristina  ,   Faculty of Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Robots and Production Systems Department, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Romania,
Published: October 2022

The paper presents considerations on quality assurance for products such as preformed boxes, made out of thin cardboard, created through flexographic printing. The elements specific to the technological process are analysed, followed by the setting of the levels of product conceptualisation after the analysis of its functions and the defining characteristics of its optimal quality. In addition, the paper covers some of the procedures which are specific to the quality assurance of the flexographic printing procedures which were implemented in the typography where the case study for certifying the process in compliance with SR EN ISO 9001:2015 was carried out.
EVALUATE THE QUALITY OF PROCESSED IMAGES IN TERMS OF NOISE REDUCTION AND CONTOUR PRESERVATION
Authors:   University Politehnica of Bucharest, DUMITRESCU Cătălin , SEMENESCU Augustin ,   Academy of Romanian Scientists, University Politehnica of Bucharest, MINEA Marius ,   University Politehnica of Bucharest, COSTEA Ilona Madalina ,   University Politehnica of Bucharest, CHIVA Ionut - Cosmin ,   University Politehnica of Bucharest
Published: October 2022

Wavelets are an interesting object of study of mathematics and a useful working tool in many applications such as image compression, signal / noise improvement, numerical analysis, in fields of science such as statistics, physics and even geology. For applications such as data compression, signal analysis, noise reduction, statistical estimation or detection, the method of processing wavelet coefficients differs from case to case. Also, the most useful properties of wavelet transformation differ from application to application. In this article we introduce a new filter with local statistics based on wavelet transforms to improve image quality, we introduce a measure for the quantitative evaluation of contour preservation after processing and describe a method for determining the noise dispersion in images.
Assessment of Dose Rate and Risk Due To the Clean-Up Activities of Depleted Uranium Workshop from the IFIN-HH VVR-S Research
Authors:   Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN-HH), Magurele, Romania, Academy of Romanian Scientist (AOSR), Bucharest, Romania, PAVELESCU Alexandru Octavian , ȚUCĂ Carmen ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN-HH), Magurele, Romania, Academy of Romanian Scientist (AOSR), Bucharest, Romania, PAVELESCU Mărgărit ,   Academy of Romanian Scientist (AOSR), Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

The IFIN-HH VVR-S type Nuclear Research Reactor is currently in the decommissioning phase. During the operation period inside of the reactor building a workshop for mechanical processing of depleted uranium blocks was used. The purpose was containers manufacturing for biological shielding of Cs-137 and Co-60 sources. The dose rate and associated risk for workers performing clean-up and decontamination of the workshop was assessed using RESRAD Build 3.5 code. As a result of the workshop radiological characterization performed in 2007 it was revealed the presence of U-238 as dust particles embedded in the oil grease. The main risk for workers contamination was internal by aerosols inhalation as well as external by hand touching of the contaminated surfaces. The time for clean-up and decontamination operation was 2 weeks, and therefore the estimation was made for this period.
Properties and Applications of Graphene
Authors:   Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, corresponding member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists, DRAGOMAN Daniela
Published: October 2022

The paper presents the properties and applications of graphene, focused on the results obtained by the author. Because in graphene the charge carriers satisfy a massless Dirac equation, it can serve as testing material for several predictions of highenergy physics. Graphene applications are based on its unique mechanical, optical and electrical properties, which generally lead to devices with superior performances compared to those fabricated with other materials. However, to fully benefit from the distinctive properties of graphene, novel device configurations should be searched for instead of implementing common devices.
Integrated Optical Circuits with Surface Plasmon Polaritons
Authors:   Faculty of Physics, University Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, Magurele, Romania, VLĂDESCU Elena , DRAGOMAN Daniela ,   Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, corresponding member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists
Published: October 2022

This thesis presents innovative contributions to the study of metal-dielectricmetal (MDM) integrated optical circuits with surface plasmon polaritons, using the transmission lines analogy for microwaves, the transfer matrix theory and the even-odd method. In the last chapter, I studied a plasmonic pulse to see how its shape changes when passing through waveguides with a variable number of periodic cells.
SELENIUM ANALYSIS: A REVIEW
Authors:   University Politechnica Bucharest, Department of General Chemistry, NARTITA Radu , PRODANA Mariana ,   University Politechnica Bucharest, Department of General Chemistry, IONITA Daniela ,   University Politechnica Bucharest, Department of General Chemistry
Published: October 2022

Selenium is an essential microelement for the proper functioning of the human body. It is involved in many metabolic functions and processes having mainly an antioxidant role. it participates in the regulation of the immune system, nervous system, endocrinological system and reproductive system. However, excess selenium has toxic effects. Therefore a proper diet is required, which involves from one side knowing the concentration of selenium in food and from the other side quantifying selenium in biological samples in order to intervene in case of deficiency or intoxication. Over time, a number of analytical methods have been developed: spectrophotometry, spectrofluorimetry, atomic spectrometry, electroanalytical methods, neutron activation methods, x-ray methods, chromatographic methods and plasma spectroscopy methods.
NEW SOURCES OF CONDENSED TANNINS – INVESTIGATION OF BRANCHES OF SAME SCHRUBS SPECIES THROUGH HPTLC ANALYSIS
Authors: ŢEBRENCU Carmen Elena , CIUPERCĂ Oana Teodora ,   Medicinal Plants Research and Processing “PLANTAVOREL” S.A.,”Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania , IONESCU Elena ,   Medicinal Plants Research and Processing “PLANTAVOREL” S.A.,  Academy of Romanian Scientists, , Romania
Published: October 2022

R. canina L., H. rhamnoides L. and P. spinosa L. species are used traditionally as medicinal plants due to phytotherapeutical and nutritional potential of fruits. The aim of this study is to identify and quantify the catechin and epicatechin in branches of these species, using qualitative (HPTLC) and quantitative (HPTLC densitometry) methods. HPTLC fingerprinting of crude methanolic extracts showed specific peaks, with different Rf values, corresponding to catechin (at Rf 0.46) evidenced in branches of all three species and epicatechin (at Rf 0.43) highlighted only in samples of P. spinosa. The quantitative evaluation by HPTLC densitometry indicated the amount of catechin in branches of R. canina (0.17% g/g in dried plant material), H. rhamnoides (0.10% g/g in dried plant material) and P. spinosa (0.25% g/g in dried plant material) and the amount of epicatechin in branches of P. spinosa (0.22% g/g in dried plant material). These vegetal species can be considered a new source of catechins.
COMPARATIVE CRYSTAL FIELD ANALYSIS OF THE NI2+ ENERGY LEVEL SCHEME IN CdCl2, CdBr2, CdI2 CRYSTALS
Authors:   College of Sciences & CQUPT-BUL Innovation Institute, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, 400065, People’s Republic of China, BRIK Mikhail G. ,   Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, W. Ostwald Str. 1, Tartu, 50411, Estonia,   Institute of Physics, Jan Dlugosz University, PL-42200, Czestochowa, Poland, AVRAM Nicolae M. ,   Department of Physics, West University of Timisoara, Bd. V. Parvan, No. 4, 300223, Timisoara, Romania and Academy of Romanian Scientist, Independentei 54, 050094, Bucharest, Romania, AVRAM Calin N. ,   Department of Physics, West University of Timisoara, Bd. V. Parvan, No. 4, 300223, Timisoara, Romania
Published: October 2022

The exchange charge model of crystal field was used to calculate the crystal field splitting of all Ni2+ energy levels (3d8 electron configuration) in three structurally similar crystals of CdCl2, CdBr2, and CdI2. The influence of the nature of the ligands and interionic distances on the values of the crystal field parameters and location of the split energy levels and relative intervals between them was identified. Comparison of the calculated energy levels with the experimental results available in the literature yielded good agreement.
SPECTROMETRIC AND RADIOMETRIC TECHNIQUES OF NUCLEAR RADIATIONS IN THE ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
Authors:   Valahia University of Targoviste (UVT), Academy of Romanian Scientists, Multidisciplinarity Research Institute for Science and Technology of UVT(ICSTM-UVT), POPESCU Ion V. , MURSA Petru ,   Center for Research and Innovation for Defense, CBRN and Ecology, DUMITRESCU Olimpiu-Razvan ,   Research and Innovation Center for CBRN Defence and Ecology
Published: October 2022

The paper contains a synthesis of research results in the study of the level of environmental radioactivity obtained by using spectrometric technique, of high precision and high sensitivity, of atomic and nuclear radiations. Spectrometric technique were used to measure gamma nuclear radiation in determining the radioactivity of ash samples taken from the dumps of the ROMAG TERMO Drobeta Turnu Severin thermal power plant, Mehedinți county. By gamma spectrometry with high energy resolution semiconductor detector, high efficiency and protection for the cosmic radiation background (low radiation background) was determined the radioactivity of ash samples, taken from two coal dumps from ROMAG TERMO Drobeta Turnu Severin power plants, Romania. The results showed that the activities of the main radionuclides in the environmental samples including, 228Ac (7.5 ÷ 18.7 Bq/kg), 226Ra (6.2 ÷ 21.3 Bq/kg), 137Cs (0.3 ÷ 1, 53(Bq/kg) and 40K (169 ÷ 362 Bq/kg) are among the lowest values found compared to the maximum allowed limits.
FIRST-PRINCIPLES CALCULATIONS OF THE STRUCTURAL, ELECTRONIC AND ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF SrGeO3 AND SrZrO3 CUBIC PEROVSKITES.
Authors:   College of Sciences & CQUPT-BUL Innovation Institute, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, 400065, People’s Republic of China, BRIK Mikhail G. ,   Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, W. Ostwald Str. 1, Tartu, 50411, Estonia,   Institute of Physics, Jan Dlugosz University, PL-42200, Czestochowa, Poland, AVRAM Nicolae M. ,   Department of Physics, West University of Timisoara, Bd. V. Parvan, No. 4, 300223, Timisoara, Romania and Academy of Romanian Scientist, Independentei 54, 050094, Bucharest, Romania, AVRAM Calin N. ,   Department of Physics, West University of Timisoara, Bd. V. Parvan, No. 4, 300223, Timisoara, Romania
Published: October 2022

The structural, electronic, elastic and thermodynamic properties of two cubic perovskites – SrGeO3 and SrZrO3 – were calculated using the first-principles methods for the pressure range from 0 to 25 GPa. Comparison of the calculated results with other literature data (whether available) yielded good agreement. Dependencies of all calculated properties – such as lattice constants, relative change of the unit cell volume, elastic constants and Debye temperature – on pressure were obtained, which enables reliable estimations of all these parameters for any value of hydrostatic pressure in the studied range.