bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Drone Acoustics at Static Thrust Conditions
Authors:   The University of Texas at Austin, Tinney Charles , Hill Bryson , Valdez John , Sirohi Jayant , Cameron Christopher
Published: September 2024

Multirotor drones are becoming increasingly popular in both the civilian and military sectors of our society. These compact gadgets come in a variety of sizes with the smallest ones measuring less than two inches in diameter, while larger ones can be in excess of five feet. Surprisingly, very little is known about their acoustical footprint, which is becoming a topic of broad importance given that these vehicles most often operate in populated areas. Thus, the objective of this paper is to provide a first principles understanding of the acoustical characteristics of hovering drones. To accomplish this, a new test stand was constructed at the Applied Research Laboratories at The University of Texas at Austin for studying various multirotor drone configurations. The drone test stand is capable of powering up to eight DC electric motors with adjustable arms that allow different rotor diameters to be tested. Rotor diameters ranging from 8 in to 12 in are studied and with configurations comprised of an isolated rotor, a quadcopter configuration and a hexacopter configuration. A six degree-of-freedom load cell is used to assess the aerodynamic performance of each drone configuration. Meanwhile, an azimuthal array of 1/2-inch microphones is placed between 2 and 3 hub-center diameters from the drone center thereby allowing the acoustic near-field to be quantified. The analysis is performed using standard statistical metrics such as Sound Pressure Level and Overall Sound Pressure Level and is presented to demonstrate the relationship between the number of rotors, the drone rotor size and it's aerodynamic performance (thrust) relative to the far-field noise.
Linear Parameter Varying Models for the Optimization of Tiltrotor Conversion Maneuver
Authors:   Politecnico di Milano, Righetti Antonio , Muscarello Vincenzo , Quaranta Giuseppe
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the set of a Linear Parameter Variable model of a tiltrotor used to perform the evaluation of the best path to be followed during a conversion maneuver. The simulation of the maneuver requires the definition of a virtual pilot able to drive the aircraft trough the conversion. The results of a first preliminary optimization are presented together with a general assessment of the possible options to be followed during this peculiar maneuver.
Design and Experimental Validation of a MAV-Scale Quad-Cyclocopter with All-Terrain Capability
Authors:   University of Maryland, Shrestha Elena , Davis Brian , Hrishikeshavan Vikram , Chopra Inderjit
Published: September 2024

Multi-mode mobility is prevalent in biological systems where organisms efficiently switch between different modes of locomotion to conserve energy, traverse long distances, and maneuver through confined spaces. This paper describes the design and experimental validation of an all-terrain cyclocopter MAV capable of efficient aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic locomotion with seamless transition between the modes. The vehicle weighs 1010 grams and solely relies on its four cycloidal rotors (cyclorotors) as source of propulsion for all modes. In aerial mode, cyclorotor rotational speeds and thrust vectors were individually modulated to sustain stable hover. A similar control strategy using aerodynamic forces generated by cyclorotors was also implemented for aquatic locomotion. Because cyclorotors rotate about the horizontal axis, wheels were efficiently integrated into the carbon fiber rotor endplates and terrestrial locomotion was commanded directly by motor torque. A key component that enables mode conversion is the retractable landing gear system. Seamless transition between aerial and terrestrial modes was accomplished within 5 seconds using two linear servos that extend/retract the landing gears to achieve aerial–aquatic or aerial–terrestrial modes. Polystyrene foam pontoons were integrated to the landing gear system for sufficient buoyancy. Structural components required to permit terrestrial and aquatic locomotions weighed 200 grams, which accounted for 20% of total vehicle weight. In aerial mode, cyclorotors operated at 1550 rpm and consumed 232W to sustain hover. In terrestrial mode, forward translation at 2 m/s required 28 W, which was a 88% reduction in power consumption required to hover. In aquatic mode, cyclorotors operated at 348 rpm and consumed 19 W, a further 92% reduction in power consumption. In this manner, with only a modest weight addition, a versatile platform capable of multi-modal operation is achieved. Overall, the all-terrain cyclocopter successfully demonstrated sustained hover, efficient translation and rotational maneuvers on ground, and aquatic locomotion.
Community members’ perceptions of community health workers in Melusi, Tshwane, South Africa
Authors: Madzivhandila Rebaone K. , Ngcobo Sanele
Published: September 2024

Background: Community health workers (CHWs) play an important role in health promotion through health campaigns and home visits, and provide linkage to care and support patient management. In the informal settlements, CHWs identify health challenges and help residents to access healthcare facilities.Aim: This study aimed to explore the perception held by the community members regarding CHWs’ contribution to health promotion in Melusi informal settlements within the Tshwane district.Setting: The study was conducted in Melusi informal settlement situated in Pretoria west in South Africa.Methods: Descriptive exploratory qualitative research methods were used, with open and closed-ended questions during individual interview sessions. Participants were purposefully selected in collaborating with the community leaders and using CHWs’ data to identify individuals with direct interaction with CHWs.Results: Participants praised CHWs’ communication skills, engagement strategies, and ability to provide valuable health services. Community members expected CHWs to provide healthcare services, educational support, advocacy for health issues and guidance on well-being. Barriers such as community resistance, a lack of privacy and difficulties in reaching households were noticed. However, CHWs were commended for their impact on well-being, offering health services, emergency support, food assistance and improved healthcare accessibility.Conclusion: The study indicates that community members have positive perceptions of CHWs. This highlights the significant role of CHWs in promoting health and well-being within the community.Contribution: This study provides insights into community perceptions of CHWs in informal settlements, emphasising their impact on community well-being. It provides a basis for their effectiveness and support in delivering health services in the informal settlement.
Unraveling the unexpected: A rare case of filariasis in chronic myeloid leukemia with a review of the literature
Authors: Kumar Nikhil , Mukherjee Gargi , Sinha Ranwir Kumar , Lakra Prima Shuchita , Lisa Mona , Barla Nidhi Priya Allie
Published: September 2024

Filariasis poses a significant public health challenge in tropical and subtropical regions. Incidental occurrences of filariasis in peripheral smears among patients with hematological malignancies are rarely documented. Here, we report a case of chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase associated with Wuchereria bancrofti. This case report highlights the importance of meticulous examination of peripheral blood smears to detect microfilaria, even in the absence of clinical features commonly associated with filariasis, especially in patients from regions where the disease is prevalent.
Knowledge, attitude, and perceptions regarding organ donation and transplantation among medical students of a medical college of Delhi
Authors: Singh Sunil Kumar , Ahlawat Pooja , Singh Saudan , Jethani Sumit , Ratwani Karuna , Kamble Bhushan Dattatray
Published: September 2024

Background:

Organ transplantation is a successful therapeutic option for patients with irreversible vital organ failures. Some patients with end-stage organ failure face this life-and-death situation.

Objectives:

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of medical students regarding organ donation and transplantation.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students at North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College and Hindu Rao Hospital, Delhi, for 1 month. Data was entered and analyzed using the chi-square test in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

Results:

Among the study participants, approximately 23.9% had inadequate knowledge about organ donation and transplantation. Analysis of knowledge with associated factors revealed that age and area of residence were statistically significantly associated (P < 0.001). Among the study participants, only 3.8% had signed up to be an organ donor, approximately 43.3% agreed to consider themselves as a kidney donor in future, 68.1% demonstrated a positive attitude toward organ donation and transplantation, and 28.2% had a neutral attitude.

Conclusion:

This study concludes with high-level knowledge and positive attitudes toward organ donation and transplantation, whereas only a few participants registered themselves as organ donor. A competency-based curriculum, combined with the integration of specific knowledge and orientation about organ donation and transplantation to medical students, bridged the gap of organ shortage in India.
Optimizing axial length measurement success in advanced cataract patients through pupil dilation
Authors: Bettach Emmanuel , Totah Hashem , Weill Yishay , Zadok David , Abulafia Adi
Published: September 2024

Purpose:

To evaluate the impact of pharmacologic pupil dilation on axial length (AL) measurement in patients with dense cataracts and previous failed AL measurements carried out without pupil dilation.

Design:

Retrospective case series.

Methods:

All participants underwent swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) biometry. Patients with unsuccessful AL measurements due to dense cataract underwent an additional SS-OCT biometric evaluation after pupil dilation, and the SS-OCT AL measurement was compared to the immersion ultrasound.

Results:

The study included 3668 eyes of 3668 patients who underwent SS-OCT between October 2021 and March 2023. Of them, 102 eyes (2.8%) had failed AL measurements because of dense cataract. Eighty-seven of those 102 eyes underwent a repeat SS-OCT biometric exam following pharmacologic pupil dilation, after which AL measurements were successfully achieved in 27 (31.0%) of the 87 eyes. These measurements were found to be consistent with immersion ultrasound, supporting the validity of SS-OCT biometer measurements post dilation.

Conclusions:

Pharmacologic pupil dilation improved the rate of successful SS-OCT biometrically measured AL in patients with failed AL measurement due to dense cataract.
Functional outcome and quality of life index after endonasal versus external dacryocystorhinostomy
Authors: Dave Rashmi A , Rath Suryasnata , Tripathy Devjyoti , Mahapatra Samir , Ali Mohd Hasnat
Published: September 2024

Purpose:

To compare the functional outcome and quality of life (QOL) index following non-endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (NEN-DCR) and external dacryocystorhinostomy (EXT-DCR).

Methods:

Patients were prospectively allocated to two groups. All adult patients presenting with primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO) undergoing EXT-DCR and NEN-DCR at a tertiary eye care center were included. Patients in one group underwent EXT-DCR and others NEN-DCR. Functional outcomes were measured by Munk Score and fluorescein dye disappearance test (FDDT). A validated quality of life questionnaire (EQ-5D-3L) in the local language (Odiya) was used to measure health status (social impact score) before and 1 day, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months after surgery. The primary outcome measure was the functional outcome–Munk Score and secondary outcome measures included the QOL index and the FDDT.

Results:

A total of 110 patients were recruited and equally distributed (n = 55) in both groups. The mean age of the population was 47.6 years (SD = 14.02; range 20–79 years). The majority (71%, 79/110) were female. When longitudinally followed over time, functional outcome and QOL index showed reasonably rapid and marked improvement in both groups after surgery compared to baseline scores. The Munk score (P = 0.037) and QOL index (P = 0.007) were marginally better on the first postoperative day for the NEN-DCR group compared to EXT-DCR but comparable at all subsequent visits. At a median follow-up of 9 weeks (range: 0.5–24 weeks), the anatomical outcome was comparable between both groups.

Conclusion:

Our results demonstrate that functional outcome and QOL index show rapid and marked improvement in both NEN-DCR and EXT-DCR after surgery. NEN-DCR outcomes were marginally better on the first postoperative day but comparable to EXT-DCR thereafter.
Development and testing of a tool to assess parental care for children with mental illness (PCCMI)
Authors: Rajeswari Bingi , Govindan Radhakrishnan , Kommu John V. S. , Bhaskarapillai Binukumar
Published: September 2024

Background:

Involving parents in mental health treatment services can empower parents to manage their child’s illness. We conducted this study to develop a tool to assess parental care for children with mental illness.

Materials and Methods:

The present study was conducted in five phases that included in-depth interviews with parents in the outpatient department (OPD), focus group discussions (FGDs) with parents in an in-patient setting, and with a multidisciplinary team, item development, and the assessment of psychometric properties of the tool.

Results:

Parental care for children with mental illness (PCCMI) has 50 items derived from a thematic analysis of in-depth interviews of 31 parents and 2 FGDs with eight parents admitted at CPC and eight mental health professionals experienced in child and adolescent psychiatry. It is a 5-point Likert scale. The tool showed a high item-level Content Validity Index (I-CVI range: 0.8–1.0) and a high Scale Content Validity Index (S-CVI = 0.91). The test–retest method was used to calculate reliability. A total of 38 parents were included in the test–retest method. The mother and father’s mean age and standard deviation (SD) scores were 39.7 ± 5.8 and 45.1 ± 4.9, respectively. Most parents’ education level is above graduation (mothers: 86.8% and fathers: 86%). Around 63% of mothers were housewives and had normal pregnancies. The single measure two-way mixed absolute agreement intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) value for 38 subjects was 0.96 with a 95% confidence interval (CI: 0.90–0.95), indicating high reliability.

Conclusion:

PCCMI has high I-CVI and S-CVI and good ICC test–retest reliability. This tool will help mental health professionals in the formal assessment of parental care for children with mental illness and provide the intervention to address issues related to the same.
Redefining disability certification for mental illness in India: Towards global standards and functional assessments
Authors: Prakash Om
Published: September 2024

This viewpoint advocates for significant reforms in the disability certification guidelines for mental illnesses in India. Currently, two years duration of illness is required before certification, which delays essential support. The proposed model emphasizes assessing the functional impact of conditions, aligns with global standards, and suggests regular reassessments to improve accessibility and inclusivity in mental health services.
We are a spider’s web: Friendship in times of mental health crisis
Authors: Hanman-Siegersma Frankie
Published: September 2024

Community responses to those experiencing mental health crisis and distress are important. However, in Australia and many other colonised countries, responses to distress have become highly medicalised, punitive, individual and privatised. Exploring friendship responses to mental health crisis may increase the possibilities for building on community connectedness and local support networks. The work described in this paper aimed to make visible the acts of care, solidarity, friendship and mutuality that friends and members of the community have taken up in response to someone close to them experiencing distress. The work was guided by intentional peer support and narrative practices including re-authoring, collective documentation and outsider witnessing.
Body as A Picture Book: A tool for narrative conversations inspired by tattoos
Authors: Graham Paul
Published: September 2024

This article introduces a tool for narrative therapy conversations with young people using tattoos as a point of entry. It is inspired by trauma-informed tattooing and discusses how elements of narrative practice can be adjusted to use in conversations about tattoos, whether real or imagined. Narrative practices of externalising, re-authoring, re-membering, the absent but implicit and outsider witnessing are demonstrated. By using a template that invites the person to imagine tattoos or body paint, conversations about tattoos are made available to people who have not been tattooed themselves, including young people.
Akarsu Kıyı Kenar Çizgisinin Sel ve Taşkın İçin Önemi
Authors: Turoglu Hüseyin
Published: September 2024

Sel ve taşkınlar kökeni doğa olayları ve/veya insan faaliyetleri olan tehlikelerdir. Sonuçları ve sonuçlarının boyutlarına göre afet olarak nitendirilirler. Son birkaç on yıldan bu yana sel ve taşkın afetlerinin sıklıkları giderek artış göstermektedir. Bu artıştan iklim değişikliğinin etkisi olduğu kadar insan da sorumludur. Doğa olaylarına müdahale edilemeyeceğine göre, Sel ve taşkınların önlenmesi, önlenemiyorsa afet haline dönüşmesinin engellenmesi için bir takım uygulamalar hayata geçirilebilir. Bunlardan biri akarsu boyu arazi kullanımı ve planlamasında akarsu kıyı kenar çizgisinin dikkate alınmasıdır. Bu çalışmada; akarsu kıyıları, akarsu kıyı kenar çizgisi ve bunlarla ilgili bilimsel süreçlerin sel ve taşkın tehlikelerinin önlenmesi, önlenemiyorsa afete dönüşmesinin engellenmesinde ne kadar önemli olduğunun, 11 Ağustos 2021 tarihli Bozkurt (Kastamonu), Babaçay (Ayancık, Sinop) ve 22 Ağustos 2020 tarihindeki Dereli (Giresun) sel afetleri örneklemeleri üzerinden vurgulanması amaçlanmıştır.
Araştırma kapsamında; 3621 sayılı Kıyı kanunu, Kanun hükmündeki Kararnameler ve ilgili yönetmelikler ile diğer bazı kanunlarda akarsuların kıyıları ile ilgili yer alan maddeler gözden geçirilmiştir. Akarsu kıyılarının bilimsel tanımı, akarsu kıyı tipleri, akarsu kıyı kenar çizgilerinin bilimsel tanımları ve özellikleri, konu ile ilgili jeomorfolojik tanım ve açıklamalara yer verilmiştir. Bozkurt, Babaçay ve Dereli sel afetlerin gerçekleştiği sahalarda, son 3 yıl içinde belirli periyotlarla jeomorfolojik arazi gözlem ve ölçümleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ayrıca 1/25000 ölçekli topografya haritalarından, Harita Genel Müdürlüğünden temin edilen her üç sahaya ait sel öncesi ve sel sonrası tarihlere ait yüksek çözünürlüklü hava fotolarından, Google Earth Pro ve HGM Küre uygulamalarında faydalanılmıştır.
Yapılan araştırmalar sonunda; her üç sel ve taşkın afetinin yaşandığı yerleşim yerlerinde, doğal akarsu yatakları içinde beton taşkın önleme setleri yapılarak, akarsu yatağının su taşıma kapasitesini azaltıldığı, doğal akarsu kıyı kenar çizgilerinin yerleşimlerin iç kesimlerinde kalacak şekilde akarsu doğal yataklarının yapılaşmalar tahsis edildiği, akarsuyun taşkın debisine gelmeden kendi doğal yatağına yayılarak akışına devam etmesiyle sel ve taşkın afetlerine neden olduğu belirlenmiştir.
3621 sayılı Kıyı kanunu, Kanun hükmündeki Kararnameler ve ilgili yönetmelikler; deniz, akarsu, doğal ve yapay göl kıyıları olmak üzere tüm kıyıları kapsayacak içerikte olmalıdır. Bu içerik; kıyı jeomorfolojisi, kıyı morfodinamik süreçleri, hidrografik ve hidrolojik prensipler çerçevesinde, bilimsel yaklaşımla oluşturulmalıdır ve tüm kıyı alanlarının planlanması ve yönetiminde tavizsiz uygulanmalıdır. Bu yaklaşımın akarsu kıyıları için de sahiplenmesi halinde, sel ve taşkınların önlenmesi, önlenemiyorsa sonuçlarının afete dönüşmesinin engellenmesi çalışmalarında başarılı sonuçlar alınacaktır.
Association for Interventional Pain Treatment in Postgraduate Training of Neurosurgeons in Clinical Algology
Authors: Filyaeva A. S. , Yarikov A. V. , Pavlova E. A. , Fraerman A. P. , Perlmutter O. A. , Genov P. G. , Novikov D. A. , Tutkin A. V. , Parkaev M. V. , Simonov A. E. , Istrelov A. K.
Published: September 2024

Chronic pain syndrome (CPS) is an urgent and socially significant problem in modern medicine. This article is a review of the independent association (Association for Interventional Pain Treatment) in postgraduate education of specialists. The main tasks, activities and directions of this association are listed. Association for Interventional Pain Treatment conducts master classes for various specialists, which helps reduce technical errors in the treatment of patients with degenerative diseases of the spine.
Modernization of simulation classes and improvement of simulation training at the level of emergency medical care stations in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Kolbaev M. , Kanybekova A. , Alieva A. , Dzhangaziev Sh.
Published: September 2024

В настоящее время симуляционное обучение является одним из наиболее эффективных методов подготовки медицинских работников в экстренной медицине. Оно позволяет имитировать различные ситуации, которые могут возникнуть в клинической практике, и развивать навыки принятия решений в условиях стресса. Однако, для того чтобы симуляционное образование было более эффективным, необходимо учитывать некоторые аспекты. Например, важно создавать реалистичные сценарии, которые будут максимально приближены к реальным ситуациям.
Using a Simulation Center to Deploy a Pre-Evacuation Center
Authors: Chechina I.
Published: September 2024

The problems of the modern world are associated with the risks of emergency situations, as well as possible threats of military conflicts and the need to evacuate civilians. It is important to be prepared for the need to quickly deploy assembly evacuation points for collecting, registering and sending the evacuated population to safe areas. To practice the skills of deploying such points, special exercises should be conducted, the platform for which can be a simulation center. The paper presents the experience of deploying a training model of an assembly evacuation point based on the simulation center of the Altai State Medical University.
Simulation Technologies in Obstetrics: Teaching in a New Way or Leaving the Status Quo?
Authors: Kaushanskaya L. , Shiring A. , Frolov A.
Published: September 2024

The protection of reproductive health of the population of Russia has been declared by the country's leadership to be the most important state task and is one of the priority components of the National Projects "Healthcare", "Demography" and "Family". The development of the latest technologies in medicine determines the need to create and widely implement an innovative approach to the training and professional preparation of doctors. In this regard, there is a need to change the methodology for training doctors at present.
Hybrid Simulation of Therapeutic Appointment — a New Step in Creating Effective Training for Practical Healthcare
Authors: Kim S. , Kenchinbaev O. , Kokoshko A. , Verevkin A. , Musagazin A.
Published: September 2024

The main difference of the author's educational program "Therapeutic patient at an outpatient appointment" is the introduction of simulation technologies. The course structure includes 5 days of training, during which sequential and joint use of interactive lectures is used, based on international recommendations and treatment protocols of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the development of practical skills on modern simulation equipment.
Experience of Holding the All-Russian Olympiad in Therapy with International Participation on the DIMEDUS Platform
Authors: Tsololo Ya. , Lopatin Z. , Shulga V.
Published: September 2024

Simulation technologies play a significant role in modern medical education, allowing to model clinical situations and hone the skills of medical specialists in a safe environment. The All-Russian Olympiad in Therapy with international participation became a platform for demonstrating the effectiveness of such technologies. This paper examines the use of the DIMEDUS platform for holding the Olympiad, and also analyzes the advantages and results of this approach and the platform as a whole.
Understanding Consumer Needs in Relation to Food Hygiene Ratings in an Online Food Ordering Environment
Authors:   Ipsos
Published: September 2024

To help ensure there is a robust evidence base for any future proposed legislation requiring the online display of food hygiene ratings, the FSA commissioned Ipsos UK to undertake research among consumers to:

1. Explore specifically where FHRS should be placed online to maximise consumer awareness and use, as well as the best way to present the ratings so that consumers can access meaningful information to make informed choices. 2. Explore where consumers would like to see FHRS ratings displayed online. 3. Explore what consumers think about the current positioning and display of FHRS ratings online, including any misperceptions.
heoretical Analysis of Amperometric Biosensor with Substrate and Product Inhibition Involving non - Michaelis - Menten Kinetics
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamilnadu, India, Mohanasundaraganesan Mallikarjuna , Garcı́a Guirao Juan Luis ,   Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Technical University of Cartagena, Spain, Rathinam Senthamarai ,   Department of Mathematics, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamilnadu, India
Published: September 2024

In this paper, a non-steady-state amperometric biosensor with the mixed enzyme kinetics and diffusion limitations under the inhibitions of substrate and product is modeled mathematically. The non-steady-state reaction-diffusion equations of the system consist non-linear terms related to an enzymatic reaction of non-Michaelis-Menten kinetics. We have presented the approximate analytical solutions for the concentrations of substrate and product in non-steady and steady-state models using the new approach of Homotopy perturbation method (HPM). The provided expression is presented for all potential diffusion and kinetic parameter values. Analytical expressions of the biosensor current and sensitivity are also presented and discussed. In addition, we also provided numerical solutions for the proposed model by utilizing the pdepe tool in MATLAB software. When comparing the analytical solution with the numerical solution, a satisfactory result is noted for all the possible values of the parameters. Furthermore, the influence of diffusion and kinetic parameters on both the current and the sensitivity are discussed. Analytical expressions for the limiting cases of biosensor enzyme kinetics are presented in this research article. Additionally, an analytical expression for determining the effective thickness of the membrane is derived and presented.
Jejak Sejarah Mobil Listrik di Indonesia: Perkembangan dan Tantangan
Authors: G. Tangkudung Audrey
Published: September 2024

Solusi untuk mengurangi ketergantungan pada bahan bakar fosil dan mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca adalah mobil listrik. Terlepas dari fakta bahwa teknologi ini telah ada sejak akhir abad ke-19, adopsi mobil listrik di Indonesia baru mulai berkembang pesat pada awal 2010-an. Sejak Peraturan Presiden No. 55 Tahun 2018, pemerintah Indonesia telah berkomitmen untuk mendukung kemajuan EV dengan menerapkan berbagai kebijakan dan membangun infrastruktur untuk mendukung kemajuan ini.Studi ini menyelidiki perkembangan kendaraan listrik di Indonesia sejak awal. Fokus penelitian adalah pada sejarahnya, pemain utamanya, manfaat dan kekurangan teknologi, dan bagaimana konsumen dan kebijakan pemerintah merespons kemajuan ini. Salah satu solusi potensial untuk mengurangi emisi karbon dan ketergantungan pada bahan bakar fosil adalah mobil listrik, yang telah menarik perhatian di seluruh dunia, termasuk Indonesia.Terlepas dari fakta bahwa teknologi kendaraan listrik telah ada sejak akhir abad ke-19, adopsi dan pengembangannya di Indonesia baru meningkat secara signifikan dalam sepuluh tahun terakhir. Untuk mengidentifikasi tonggak sejarah kendaraan listrik di Indonesia, kontribusi pemain utama seperti Wuling dan Hyundai, serta tantangan dan peluang di pasar, penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan melibatkan studi literatur, survei konsumen, dan wawancara dengan pemain industri.Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa masalah seperti ketergantungan pada komponen impor dan infrastruktur pengisian yang terbatas masih perlu ditangani, meskipun ada kemajuan besar. Masa depan industri kendaraan listrik Indonesia sangat bergantung pada kemampuan pemerintah dan industri untuk mengatasi masalah ini, serta kolaborasi antara berbagai pihak untuk meningkatkan produksi lokal dan teknologi. Studi ini menawarkan perspektif baru tentang adopsi teknologi kendaraan listrik di pasar negara berkembang, khususnya Indonesia, dan menyarankan langkah-langkah strategis untuk mendukung pertumbuhan industri ini
The Nails in Fine Arts
Authors: Papi Massimo
Published: September 2024

The observation of the nails represented in art masterpieces encourages to catch details which allow us to suspect skin disorders of the past, still commonly encountered in our daily clinical activity. Nails are cutaneous annexes reflecting the state of health and unveiling, through their alterations, the presence of specific systemic and cutaneous diseases, as well as the damage which environmental factors and some cosmetic procedures may cause. In the works of visual arts, there are several examples of nail alterations, either related to the job of the models illustrated by the artist (e.g., traumas from heavy activity) or representing signs of concomitant diseases. The works of art also allow to outline a sort of history of nails and of the social meaning nails have been given to and at the same time, they show biological and pathological aspects of human beings and their health, social and religious characteristics. The careful analysis of the nails in the masterpieces of visual art may improve our observational skills and create a direct relationship with the subject that has been portrayed. The manuscript is focused on the main nail alteration decoration which can be observed in the history of art.
A Survey on Neonatal and Infant Skincare: Indian Dermatologists, Pediatricians and Cosmetologists' Perspective on Product Prescription Pattern and Parents’ Awareness
Authors: Choudhary Sanjay
Published: September 2024

Objective: Newborn skin is incredibly delicate and vulnerable to issues like dermatitis and infections, which are prevalent in infants in India. To ensure optimal care and results, parents and caregivers must know about infant skincare products and implement a targeted and comprehensive skincare routine. This study aimed to gain insight into the best baby skincare practices as per dermatologists, pediatricians and cosmetologists (Healthcare Professionals [HCPs]), on product prescribing patterns in India and parent’s awareness of the neonatal skincare armamentarium.

Methods: An online survey was conducted to assess the best baby skincare practices as per HCPs on product prescribing patterns in India and parent’s awareness of the neonatal skincare armamentarium. Here, a total of 59 HCPs participated in this survey on Cetaphil baby products range (Galderma) conducted to find out the prescribing pattern for baby skincare products and to record parents’ awareness of the available products.

Results: The survey showed that dry skin (29%), atopic dermatitis (28%) and diaper rash (15%) were the most encountered skincare problems by HCPs in newborns. The HCPs reported that liquid cleansers (26%) and syndet bars (25%) are some of the most prescribed products and were deemed fit for the majority of the newborns (49%), owing to their gentle and non-irritating properties. A complete skincare regime (cleanser, lotion, diaper cream) was also prescribed to most infants (69%). Moreover, most parents were aware of liquid cleansers for newborns (63%) and the majority of them (62%) knew the difference between syndet bars and normal soaps.

Conclusion: Proper product prescription and utilization by HCPs and parents is key to ensuring healthy skin development in newborns. Following an extensive skincare regime inclusive of gentle cleansers, moisturizing lotions and barrier creams from an early stage is essential to protect newborn skin and achieve the desired results.
Evaluación canadiense de alfabetización física-2 (CAPL-2) como herramienta de evaluación objetiva de la alfabetización física en escolares de 8 a 12 años. Scoping review (Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy-2 (CAPL-2) as an Objective Tool for Evaluating Physical Litera-cy in Children Aged 8 to 12 Years: A Scoping Review)
Authors: Patiño Palma Brayan Esneider , Vidarte Claros Armando
Published: September 2024

En América y Europa, la mayoría de los niños y adolescentes no alcanzan las recomendaciones de actividad física de la OMS. La alfabetización física, que abarca habilidades y disposición para la actividad física, es fundamental para el desarrollo integral. Este estudio realizó una revisión exploratoria para describir los procesos de validación de la segunda versión del CAPL-2 en escolares de 8 a 12 años. Se identificaron 39 artículos en bases de datos, de los cuales 7 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Los estudios mostraron variabilidad en los procesos de validación del CAPL-2, con algunos realizando validaciones completas y otros solo de los cuestionarios. Las muestras variaron de 57 a más de 300 participantes, y solo dos estudios mencionaron la aleatorización. La mayoría de los estudios se realizaron en Europa y Asia, con una notable falta de investigaciones en Latinoamérica y Centroamérica. Aunque los hallazgos respaldan la fiabilidad y validez del CAPL-2, se destaca la necesidad de considerar contextos específicos al seleccionar herramientas de evaluación. La escasez de datos en regiones como Latinoamérica subraya una brecha significativa en la investigación sobre alfabetización física en estos contextos culturales y socioeconómicos.
Palabras claves: Alfabetización física, Validación, Inactividad física, Contexto cultural
Abstract. In America and Europe, most children and adolescents do not meet the WHO's physical activity recommendations. Physical literacy, which encompasses skills and willingness for physical activity, is crucial for holistic development. This study conducted an exploratory review to describe the validation processes of the second version of CAPL-2 in children aged 8 to 12 years. A literature search in databases identified 39 articles, of which 7 met the inclusion criteria. The reviewed studies showed variability in CAPL-2 validation processes, with some conducting full validations and others only validating the instrument's questionnaires. Sample sizes ranged from 57 to over 300 participants, and only two studies mentioned randomization. Most studies were conducted in Europe and Asia, highlighting a lack of research in Latin America and Central America. While the findings support the reliability and validity of CAPL-2, they underscore the need to consider specific contexts when selecting assessment tools. The scarcity of data in regions such as Latin America reveals a significant gap in research on physical literacy in these cultural and socioeconomic settings.
Keywords: Physical literacy, Validation, Physical inactivity, Cultural context
Depresión y ejercicio físico en la fibromialgia. Una revisión sistemática (Depression and physical exercise in fibromyalgia. A systematic review)
Authors: Acosta Carreño Raúl Eduardo , Benítez Hernández Zuliana Paola , Domínguez Gavia Nayro Isaac , Candia Sosa Kevin Fernando
Published: September 2024

La fibromialgia es un síndrome de etiología desconocida que se caracteriza por la presencia de dolor crónico generalizado, hipersensibilidad, fatiga, alteraciones de sueño y cambios en el estado de ánimo como la depresión que pueden deteriorar aún más la salud de las personas que la padecen. No existe un tratamiento específico para esta patología, por lo que, se han implementado estrategias farmacológicas y no farmacológicas para tratar su sintomatología; en los no farmacológicos se destaca la implementación de ejercicio físico el cuál, además, tiene beneficios en pacientes con depresión. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática es determinar el efecto que tiene la aplicación de ejercicio físico sobre sintomatología depresiva de mujeres que padecen fibromialgia y conocer las distintas formas de la evaluación de la depresión que se aplica en pacientes con fibromialgia. Por medio de las bases de datos Scopus y Pubmed se seleccionaron 13 artículos que fueron encontrados utilizando los siguientes términos de búsqueda “Fibromyalgia”, “Depression”, “Effect”, “Exercise”, “Female”, empleando el booleano “AND”. Encontrando como resultado que la implementación de ejercicio físico en mujeres que padecen fibromialgia mejora considerablemente la sintomatología depresiva que esta patología puede generar, así como, evidenciar el uso de distintas herramientas utilizadas para evaluar la depresión causada por la fibromialgia.
Palabras clave: Fibromialgia; Mujeres; Ejercicio; Depresión
Abstract. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of unknown etiology that consists of chronic widespread pain, hypersensitivity, fatigue, sleep disturbances and changes in mood as the depression that can further deteriorate the general health of people affected by it. There is no specific treatment for this pathology, for that, pharmacological and non-pharmacological procedures have been implemented to treat the symptoms of this pathology; in non-pharmacological ones, the implementation of physical exercise stands out which, in addition, has benefits in pattients with depression. The objective of this systematic review is to determine the effect that the application of physical exercise has on the depressive symptomatology of women who suffer from fibromyalgia and to know the different forms of evaluation that researchers have on this specific symptomatology. Using the Scopus and Pubmed databases, 13 articles were selected that were found using the following search terms “Fibromyalgia”, “Depression”, “Effect”, “Exercise”, “Female”, using the boolean “AND”. Finding as a result that the implementation of physical exercise in women who suffer from fibromyalgia considerably improves the depressive symptoms that this pathology can generate, as well as the use of different tools used to evaluate depressive symptomatology caused by fybromyalgia.
Keywords: Fibromyalgia; Women; Exercise; Depression
Ansiedad estado-rasgo: una aproximación desde la percepción de los adolescentes (State-trait anxiety: an approach from the perception of adolescents)
Authors: Dominguez Jose , Portela Pino Iago , Domínguez Rodríguez Victor
Published: September 2024

La ansiedad durante el periodo adolescente ha sido identificada como uno de los riesgos mentales o físicos de mayor importancia que altera la forma en que los individuos se comportan y enjuician sus emociones. Existen ciertas variables psicosociales que contribuyen a controlar y minimizar los síntomas de ansiedad. El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo comprobar la prevalencia de la ansiedad estado-rasgo en adolescentes y su asociación a variables personales, escolares y de práctica del ejercicio físico. Participaron 869 estudiantes (46.1% mujeres), entre 12 y 18 años (M=14.4 años; DT=1.59). Las respuestas de los participantes al cuestionario de Ansiedad Estado-Rasgo (STAI) fueron examinadas utilizando análisis descriptivos y multivariantes (MANOVA). Los resultados muestran un nivel medio de ansiedad estado-rasgo durante la adolescencia con porcentajes ligeramente más elevados en la ansiedad estado. Además, se observa una mayor incidencia de la ansiedad estado-rasgo en el género femenino al final de su adolescencia, escolarizadas en centros educativos de entornos urbanos y con baja práctica de ejercicio físico. Los hallazgos tienen connotaciones para construir intervenciones preventivas y de mejora eficaces, enfatizando la relevancia de la práctica de ejercicio físico y variables personales o escolares para garantizar un desarrollo vital saludable durante el periodo adolescente.
Palabras clave: ansiedad-estado; ansiedad-rasgo; adolescencia; ejercicio físico; análisis multivariantes.
Abstract. Anxiety during the adolescent period has been identified as one of the most important mental or physical risks that alter the way in which individuals behave and judge their emotions. There are certain psychosocial variables that contribute to controlling and minimizing anxiety symptoms. The objective of this work was to verify the prevalence of state-trait anxiety in adolescents and its association with personal, school and physical exercise variables. Participated 869 students (46.1% women), between 12 and 18 years old (M=14.4 years; SD=1.59). Participants' responses to the State-Trait Anxiety (STAI) questionnaire were examined using descriptive and multivariate analyzes (MANOVA).The results show a medium level of state-trait anxiety during adolescence with slightly higher percentages in state anxiety. Furthermore, a higher incidence of state-trait anxiety is observed in females at the end of their adolescence, enrolled in educational centers in urban environments and with low physical exercise practice. The findings have connotations for building effective preventive and improvement interventions, emphasizing the relevance of the practice of physical exercise and personal or school variables to guarantee healthy vital development during the adolescent period.
Keywords: state-anxiety; anxiety-trait; adolescence; physical exercise; multivariate analysis.
Relationship between physical activity levels and body composition of candidates for bariatric surgery: a pilot study
Authors: Marcelino Lima Thaiana , Dos Santos Wlaldemir Roberto , De Lima Fabiano Ferreira , Santana Laila Barbosa , Fortunato Igor Henriques , Wanderley Rodrigo Montenegro , Silva Maria Luíza Salviano da , Silveira Larissa Rayanna do Amaral , Stults-Kolehmainen Matthew , Brito Aline de Freitas
Published: September 2024

Obesity is a public health issue that is associated with the development of cardiometabolic and musculoskeletal multimorbidities, such as sarcopenia. Furthermore, the population with severe obesity confronts various barriers that hinder the practice of physical exercise, which exposes them to greater risk and fragility. In light of this, a pilot study was conducted to characterize the population eligible for bariatric surgery regarding body composition and physical activity levels and verify the relationship between the degrees of the degrees of obesity and sarcopenia. In total, a sample of 41 individuals were included in the analysis, all of whom were female, with an average age of 45 years and weighing 108 kilos, mostly with sarcopenia (28 individuals). It was possible to observe a significant difference in the fat mass of the population with Obesity in Class 2 and 3 (p> 0.001), Class 2 and 4 (p> 0.001), Class 3 and 4 (p > 0.002), and in the % fat of the population with Class 2 and 3 obesity (p> 0.001) and Class 2 and 4 ((p> 0.002), both with strong effect sizes (0.7 and 0.5, respectively). It was possible to observe a significant difference in lean mass between the sarcopenia classification groups (p<0.001) but no significant difference was observed between the physical activity levels. The candidates for bariatric surgery predominantly have Class II and III obesity, interfering with body composition (lean mass, % body fat, and BMD), and, consequently, exposing greater physical and functional fragility. Although sarcopenia and a sedentary lifestyle are presented in the literature as conditions that impact body composition, it was not possible to identify significant differences in the sample.
Keywords: Sarcopenia. Obesity. Body mass index.
Exploring the validity of perceived velocity in lower-limb resistance exercises with a cluster-set configuration
Authors: Gómez-Miranda Luis Mario , Bimbela José E. , Rodríguez-Chávez Ángel , Merlo Rodrigo , Palma Luis H. , Bonilla Diego A.
Published: September 2024

This feasibility study aimed to explore the relationship between mean propulsive velocity (MPV) and a scale of perceived velocity (SPV) in back-squat and deadlift exercises performed with heavy loads during a cluster-sets resistance training (CS-RT). Twelve resistance trained males (24.1[2.94] years; 80.7[9.05] kg; 172[4.7] cm; 19.1[6.17] %BF; 4.71[2.72] years of training experience) participated. Participants visited the laboratory three times, spaced 72 to 96 hours. Load-velocity profiles for each exercise were measured in first visit. During the second and third visits, participants engaged in CS-RT sessions with different intra-set rest period (20 vs 40 seconds, randomly), and consisted of three sets of squat and deadlift exercises at 80%1-RM. Each set concluded upon reaching a 10% velocity loss on two occasions. Bayesian Pearson correlation coefficients (r), 95% credible intervals (95%CrI) and Bayes factors (BF10) were computed to assess the relationship between variables. A low positive correlation was observed between MPV and SPV in deadlift (r=0.368, 95%CrI [0.144, 0.544]), with strong evidence supporting the alternative hypothesis (BF10=20.7). Interestingly, moderate correlation values were observed in the 40-second CS-RT configuration (r=0.47, 95%CrI [0.144, 0.544]) and in the first set of the deadlift (r=0.44, 95%CrI [0.118, 0.654]). Conversely, a negligible Bayesian correlation was identified for squat (r=0.101, 95%CrI [-0.132, 0.319]), with substantial evidence favoring the null hypothesis (BF10=0.208). In conclusion, a positive correlation between MPV and SPV in deadlift during a CS-RT configuration, indicating potential utility for perceived velocity. However, velocity feedback prior SPV use and validity for squatting warrants further investigation.
Keywords: Strength training, Perception, Powerlifting, Physical performance, Cluster training.
Dynamics of inland Papuan students integrating local culture and contemporary physical education curriculum
Authors: Wibowo Cahyo , Nopiyanto Yahya Eko , Pulungan Priska Lydia Sulistyawati , Dese Dennys Christovel , Kinasih Angkit , Kardi Ipa Sari , Ibrahim Ibrahim , Aryanti Silvi , Insanistyo Bayu
Published: September 2024

This research explores Papuan students' dynamics in integrating local traditions and contemporary curricula in physical education. Employing an ethnographic design, the study seeks an in-depth understanding of the culture, daily lives, and experiences of Papuan students from the interior regions within the context of higher education in physical education programs. The research participants comprised 8 Papuan students from the interior regions currently enrolled in the physical education program. Data collection involves in-depth interviews and observations. The outcomes of this research reveal a pattern of approaches that serves as a significant solution to the dynamics faced by Papuan students from the interior regions, aiding them in achieving success in education. These approaches encompass participative, contextual, empowering, inclusive, and supportive strategies. In conclusion, this study establishes a crucial foundation for advancing and developing a multicultural university environment. Holistically, the research substantially contributes to understanding how indigenous Papuan students integrate regional culture with contemporary physical education curricula. Fundamentally, it offers approaches that support more inclusive educational practices, ultimately aiming to enhance the educational success of Papuan students in their pursuit of physical education programs.
Keywords: Papuan students, cultural integration, physical education.