bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and coping strategies of mental health professionals
Authors: Kumar Kavya , Ponnuchamy Lingam , Anand Nitin , Ganjekar Sundarnag , Majhi Gobinda , Prakash Priya
Published: August 2024

Background:

The prevalence of compassion fatigue (CF) and secondary traumatic stress (STS) has been studied with a predominant focus on medical care professionals, indicating a significant presence of STS and CF among them. The present study has identified a dearth in the representation of mental healthcare professionals (MHPs), grouped by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatry nurses, and psychiatric social workers within the Indian context.

Aim:

To assess the degree of CF and STS and the subsequent coping mechanisms adopted by MHPs.

Materials and Methods:

This study followed a cross-sectional research design. There were 75 participants selected using purposive sampling and administered scales that measured CF, STS, and coping strategies adopted by the participants.

Results:

There is a strong presence of CF in MHPs along with problem-focused coping as the preliminary approach to STS. Participants with average or higher scores in STS had higher intrusion scores. Higher STS scores tend to have avoidant coping styles in comparison to the larger sample. Female participants indicated higher levels of CF and STS than their male counterparts.

Conclusion:

The study emphasizes on the immediate requirement to address and manage CF levels among the MHPs and focus on the factors that continue to aggravate STS.
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: An Analysis of Clinical Profiles and Outcomes from a Tertiary Care Center in Northern India
Authors: Mumtaz Aqdas , Kela Dheeraj , Rai Sangeeta , Agrawal Vikas
Published: August 2024

Objective:

The present study was conducted to evaluate the clinical profile, and risk factors of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) and its association with maternal and fetal outcomes from a tertiary care center in Northern India.

Methods:

An observational cohort study was conducted on 19 pregnant females showing features of heart failure in the last month of pregnancy or 5 months postpartum. We analyzed the clinical profiles and outcomes in these women with PPCM.

Results:

The mean age of presentation was 27.9 years with a mean gestational age of 34.9 weeks. 68.4% were primigravida. The most commonly associated comorbidities were anemia and preeclampsia/eclampsia. Breathlessness was present in all women with maximum presenting with class IV breathlessness. The mean baseline ejection fraction (EF) was 34%. A significant change (P < 0.05) was observed in various echo parameters (left ventricular [LV] end diastolic volume; LV end systolic volume; LV strain; EF; right ventricular systolic excursion velocity; left atrial diameter) from baseline to 3 months. Maternal and fetal deaths occurred in 5.2% and 31.5% of subjects, respectively. Cardiogenic shock and significantly reduced EF were associated with adverse fetal and maternal outcomes.

Conclusion:

The majority of the study participants were young primigravidas with preeclampsia and anemia being strongly associated risk factors. PPCM with poor LVEF and shock is associated with adverse fetal and maternal outcomes. Larger studies with a higher number of patients are needed to study PPCM in detail in the Indian subset.
Primary Malignant Solitary Fibrous Tumor of Mediastinum
Authors: Srivastva Navneet Kumar , Verma Tripti , Srivastava Dharmendra K. , Rajput Subhash
Published: August 2024

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the pleura is a rare mesenchymal tumor with <800 cases reported in literature when compared to mesotheliomas – 3000 cases yearly. These arise from the noncommitted mesenchymal cells adjacent to the mesothelial cells. Benign SFTs are more common than their malignant counterparts. Here, we report two cases of successful en bloc resection of a massive mediastinal mass in a 65-year and 55-year male through left anterolateral thoracotomy. Postsurgery histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of a malignant solitary fibrous tumor. Complete resection is still considered to be the standard treatment protocol, however, close follow-up should be kept as these are prone to local recurrence.
Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma: Uncommon Malignancy of Sweat Glands - Two Rare Cases
Authors: Goyal Neeti , Dhaman Pawan , Bhatia Jasvinder Kaur , Sharma Pragya , Mishra Prabha Shankar , Singh Vikram , Rathore Anvesh
Published: August 2024

Background:

Digital papillary adenocarcinoma (DPA) is a very rare malignant tumor of the sweat glands originally described by Helwig in 1979.It often presents as a solitary painless mass, commonly found on the volar surface of the fingers and toes and the adjacent skin of the palms and soles.

Materials and Methods:

Two rare cases of DPA in 43- and 48-year-old male patients who presented with swelling finger were included over period of one year study in a tertiary care hospital.

Results:

Our study had two cases with male patient of age 48 year and 43 year old. Both presented with swelling and a mass lesion left middle finger, past 8 years and nodule in proximal phalangeal region of left index finger for 15 years respectively. On histomorphology and immunohistochemistry both were diagnosed as DPA.

Conclusion:

DPA is a rare adnexal tumor which generally present for months to years before the patient seeks medical attention. Careful evaluation with early surgical removal and accurate histological diagnosis is must when managing patients with DPA as these can be aggressive and even result in metastasis.
Application of Radiographic/Imaging Techniques: A Questionnaire Study Involving Private Practitioners in Malaysia
Authors: Puang Ye Weng , Suib Fatin Hanisah , Chan Bryan Hean Kean , Nambiar Phrabhakaran , Subramaniam Ratnasothy , Azmi Nuruljannah Nor , Wong Gou Rean
Published: August 2024

Background:

A study was carried out to get an updated overview of the applications of radiographic/imaging techniques, types of dental X-ray machines, and radiation hygiene tendencies among private dental practitioners.

Materials and Methods:

A survey was carried out to obtain an overview of the application of radiographic techniques by sending a questionnaire (Google Forms) to more than 1000 private dental practitioners in all states of Malaysia. In addition, several questionnaires were also completed by visiting many dental clinics in person.

Results:

A total of 410 responses were received. Results indicated that a majority of the practitioners owned at least an intraoral radiographic machine (90.9%). A relatively high number had panoramic machines (76.1%) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) machines (42.5%). Intraoral images were acquired by private dentists at a rate of 11–20 per month (34.3%, n = 116 respondents), with only 13.6% (n = 46 respondents) acquiring more than 50 per month. With regard to panoramic and CBCT imaging, most of them took between 1 and 30 panoramic images and 1–20 CBCT scans, respectively, in a month.

Conclusion:

General dental practitioners in Malaysia are very dependent on various dental imaging techniques that can be performed in their own clinics. The demographic status indicated that most of the advanced imaging machines were owned by young practitioners as they are better exposed to these imaging modalities. Moreover, although the respondents graduated from universities in different countries, they had a high level of knowledge of radiation protection (>80%) when practicing oral and maxillofacial radiography.
Histological Outcome of Conjunctival Lesions at a Tertiary Hospital in North East Nigeria
Authors: Umar Saudatu M. , Sulaiman Dauda E. , Musa Zainab Y.
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the relative frequency of histologically diagnosed conjunctival lesions at a tertiary hospital over a 12-month period. Methods: It was a prospective study in which all patients who presented to the ophthalmology clinic with suspicious conjunctival lesions between January and December 2022 were recruited. Data recorded were age, sex, duration of the growth and the affected eye. All the patients underwent basic ocular examination and an examination of the growth to document its site and size. Lesions were excised in the operating theatre under anaesthesia. The excised tissue was preserved in a formalin bottle and sent for histology. Data were entered into Excel and analysed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: A total of 73 eyes were recruited during the period of study. There were 41 males (56.2%) with M:F ratio of 1.3:1. Mean age was 38.44 ± 19.07 years with a range of 2–77 years. Forty patients (54.8%) presented with lesions in the right eye and 33 (45.2%) in the left eye. Fifteen types of conjunctival lesions were diagnosed, including pterygium 37%, conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia 2.7%, melanoma 2.7%, ocular surface squamous neoplasia 4.1% and squamous cell carcinoma 4.1%, respectively. Conclusion: Pterygium was the most common benign lesion in this study. When conjunctival lesions appear suspicious, it is of utmost importance for the surgeons to differentiate between benign, premalignant and malignant lesions as this may aid in prompt patient management as well as better outcomes.
Effect of walking meditation on perceived stress and mental well-being in oncology health-care professionals: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Joshi Anjali Mangesh , Mehta Suchitra Ajay , Wadhwani Santoshi Raju
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Occupational stress and burnout affect the psychological well-being of oncology health-care professionals (OHCPs). This study evaluated the effects of 6 weeks of movement-based walking meditation (WM) intervention on perceived stress (PS) and mental well-being (MWB) in OHCPs working at a tertiary care super specialty oncology hospital in central India.

Materials and Methods:

n = 62 OHCPs were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 32) or the control group (n = 30). The PS Scale and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale were used for assessments at the baseline and after 6 weeks. The intervention group practiced 20 min of WM daily, with moment-to-moment awareness of the physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions during walking. The control group did not receive any intervention.

Results:

n = 53 participants (n = 25 in the intervention and n = 28 in the control group) were included in the analysis. At the end of 6 weeks, the control group showed a significant increase in PS (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 3.38) and a decline in MWB (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 6.46). In the intervention group, a comparison of pre–post scores demonstrated a significant reduction in PS (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 3.23) and improvement in MWB (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 5.26). The group comparison of postscores indicated a significant reduction in PS (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 4.43) and improvement in MWB (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 8.41) in the intervention group as compared to the control group. No unanticipated adverse events were observed.

Conclusion:

The results highlight the efficacy of a life-based WM intervention to address the mental health challenges of OHCPs. Further validation is required to draw definitive conclusions.
A binary invariant of matrix mutation
Authors: Casals Roger
Published: August 2024

We construct a binary mutation invariant for skew-symmetric integer matrices. The invariant is not an integer congruence invariant for matrices of odd size. We provide examples of such congruent matrices with different values for the invariant.
Causal association between serum bilirubin and ischemic stroke: multivariable Mendelian randomization
Authors: Shin Jong Won , Jung Keum Ji , Ryu Mikyung , Kim Jungeun , Kimm Heejin , Jee Sun Ha
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVES: Previous research has predominantly focused on total bilirubin levels without clearly distinguishing between direct and indirect bilirubin. In this study, the differences between these forms were examined, and their potential causal relationships with ischemic stroke were investigated.METHODS: Two-sample multivariable Mendelian randomization (MVMR) analysis was employed, extracting summary data on bilirubin from the Korean Cancer Prevention Study-II (n=159,844) and the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (n=72,299). Data on ischemic stroke were obtained from BioBank Japan (n=201,800). Colocalization analysis was performed, focusing on the UGT1A1, SLCO1B1, and SLCO1B3 genes, which are the primary loci associated with serum bilirubin levels.RESULTS: Crude 2-sample Mendelian randomization analysis revealed a significant negative association between total bilirubin levels and ischemic stroke. However, in MVMR analyses, only indirect bilirubin demonstrated a significant negative association with ischemic stroke (odds ratio, 0.76; 95% confidence interval, 0.59 to 0.98). Colocalization analysis did not identify a shared causal variant between the 3 genetic loci related to indirect bilirubin and the risk of ischemic stroke.CONCLUSIONS: Our study establishes a causal association between higher genetically determined levels of serum indirect bilirubin and reduced risk of ischemic stroke in an Asian population. Future research should include more in-depth analysis of shared genetic variants between indirect bilirubin and ischemic stroke.
Rapid correction of chronic hyperglycemia and bone remodeling, warning against overdoing
Authors: Dardari Dured , Segurence Beatrice
Published: August 2024

It is widely recognized that chronic hyperglycemia decreases bone quality, although little is known about the impact of the rapid correction of chronic hyperglycemia on the quality of bone remodeling. This spotlight article explores this correlation by focusing on the stages of bone remodeling linked to glucose levels.
cNPAS2 induced β cell dysfunction by regulating KANK1 expression in type 2 diabetes
Authors: Yin Yan-Bin , Ji Wei , Liu Ying-Lan , Gao Qian-Hao , He Dong-Dong , Xu Shi-Lin , Fan Jing-Xin , Zhang Li-Hai
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is formed by defective insulin secretion with the addition of peripheral tissue resistance of insulin action. It has been affecting over 400 million people all over the world.

AIM

To explore the pathogenesis of T2DM and to develop and implement new prevention and treatment strategies for T2DM.

METHODS

Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to conduct diagnostic markers. The expression level of genes was determined by reverse transcription-PCR as well as Western blot. Cell proliferation assays were performed by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) tests. At last, T2DM mice underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

RESULTS

We found that NPAS2 was significantly up-regulated in islet β cell apoptosis of T2DM. The ROC curve revealed that NPAS2 was capable of accurately diagnosing T2DM. NPAS2 overexpression did increase the level of KANK1 . In addition, the CCK-8 test revealed knocking down NPAS2 and KANK1 increased the proliferation of MIN6 cells. At last, we found that gastric bypass may treat type 2 diabetes by down-regulating NPAS2 and KANK1 .

CONCLUSION

This study demonstrated that NPAS2 induced β cell dysfunction by regulating KANK1 expression in type 2 diabetes, and it may be an underlying therapy target of T2DM.
The dignity of work and the challenge of artificial intelligence
Authors: Cuizon Melchor Labao , Arcega Jose Epimaco Reyes. , Mayo II Randolf Warren Ggregorio Talavera. , Villafria Jay Balmes
Published: August 2024

The Social Teachings of the Church define work as a “human act” (opus humanum), an “arduous good” (bonum arduum), and an expression of the intrinsic value and dignity of the human person. The right to work is not only granted by the State but rather a disposition of the value possessed by a person in fulfilling his/her “destiny and vocation” as a rational and autonomous being. However, the breakthroughs of modernity dichotomized the established value of humanity and his work. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the way to altering this essential relationship, giving priority to Machine Intelligence (MI). This admiration of humanity for the proliferation of technical advances lurks a certain danger, “a danger as such” if I may use Heidegger’s term. The danger is not only the possible displacements of humanity in his/her work but rather an alienated individual stripped of his/her worth and dignity as a person who is the sole object of work. This paper argues that (1) the human person remains the indispensable subject of work and (2) artificial intelligence is problematic. To facilitate the said discourse, the work of John Paul II “Laborem Exercems” (John Paul II, 1981), shall be the guide in exploring the issue.
BIOÉTICA E LIBERDADE REPRODUTIVA
Authors: Da S Borges Neto Renato , Machado Soares André Marcelo
Published: August 2024

A temática do diagnóstico genético se situa no marco da atual revolução biotecnológica, na qual o conhecimento dos fatores genéticos responsáveis pelo surgimento de uma doença torna-se uma importante ferramenta na prevenção e no desenvolvimento de novos recursos terapêuticos. Isto parece ser algo bom, mas é preciso cautela. Na fase de desenvolvimento embrionário, por exemplo, um resultado não desejado pode levar os pais à decisão de não implantar o embrião. É deste modo que a utilização do Diagnóstico Genético Pré-Implantação (DGPI) levanta, no terreno da reflexão bioética, uma série de questões acerca da autonomia dos pais, da beneficência e não-maleficência contidas no procedimento diagnóstico e da justiça que tange a relação entre liberdade reprodutiva e o bem da coletividade.
Sustainable School Financial Education: a possibility in the Early Years of Elementary School
Authors: Santos Barbara Cristina Mathias dos , Oliveira Alexandre Lopes de
Published: August 2024

School Financial Education is a subject that has yet to be widely disseminated in Brazil, although indicated in official documents. That said, there is a lack of material aimed at children. This research is justified by proposing a Teaching Guide that seeks to respond to the problem of how to work on Sustainable School Financial Education in the Early Years of Primary School. This paper aims to present the results of a doctoral research project that looked at the value of things, the fundamental and the superfluous, ethics, economics, and sustainability. The methodological approach applied was Didactic Engineering. The main result was confirmation of the hypothesis that students aged between 7 and 9 can work on the themes and put their learning into practice.
ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF TIE-RODS ANCHORED IN COHESIVE SOILS, THROUGH THE NUMBER OF INJECTION STAGES
Authors: Rogerio Cerqueira da Silva Rodrigo
Published: August 2024

One of the major difficulties related to containment works projects through the use of prestressed anchorages is in determining the load capacity of the ties related to the reinjection criteria. The geotechnical properties used in the project do not always represent the reality for the type of soil in the worked region, making the amount of cement injected inaccurate. The soil-bulb load transfer, in retaining works, is dimensioned by methodologies that do not fit the reality of the soil parameters in loco, making it essential to carry out tests on tie rods to prove their performance and in terms of meeting the specifications of project. This study aims to analyze the load capacity in prestressed anchorages of a cable-stayed curtain through the number of injection phases, located in a slope stability work in the municipality of São Miguel Arcanjo, southwest of São Paulo. Depending on the characteristics of the massif, the anchorages made using steel cords were evaluated through the injection pressures according to the soil resistance and the number of reinjections, verifying their performance according to receiving tests according to the ABNT-NBR 5629 standard. (2018). Evaluating that for each type of soil and for each type of work to be carried out there is an injectability limit, and the best limit should be compatible with the mechanical resistance of the soil to which the tie will be executed, demonstrating that the injection in a single phase can be adopted for solids with high support capacity, making the technical-economic relationship of the work possible through the number of injections.
PROPAGATION IMPAIRMENTS IN 6G COMMUNICATION DUE TO NON-LINE OF SIGHT EFFECTS
Authors: Enoch Sharmini
Published: August 2024

The emerging sixth-generation (6G) mobile network provides a higher spectrum to users. It uses frequencies between 7 GHz and 3 THz. In such frequencies the effects of propagation impairments on the signal are significant. The present work is focused on analyzing the effects of the environmental factors lying in the line of Sight (NLOS) path between the transmitter and the receiver. At frequencies above 7 GHz, the link operates under dense urban areas having high-rise buildings, rural areas or mountainous terrain having tall trees, etc.  Hence in an NLOS link, the effects of shadowing, vegetation, and multipath fading are significant. A system undergoes multipath propagation when multiple reflections of the transmitting signal arrive at the receiver at different times. The empirical models are used for this analysis, to estimate the losses due to diffraction, vegetation, and shadowing. This study is useful in the design of a 6G system taking into consideration the signal impairments.
THE COMPOSITION OF IMPURITIES AND DEFECTS IN Cd1-XMgXTe:In, NECESSARY TO ENSURE STABLE DETECTOR PROPERTIES
Authors: Kondrik O.I. , Solopikhin D.A.
Published: August 2024

A model study of the promising new material Cd0.92Mg0.08Te:In, intended for X-ray and gamma radiation detectors operating at room temperature, was carried out. The paper highlights the results of quantitative studies of the influence of the content of impurities and structural defects on the electrophysical and detector properties of Cd0.92Mg0.08Te:In. An analysis of the calculated values of resistivity ρ and concentrations of free charge carriers, life time of non-equilibrium electrons τn, and holes τp, charge collection efficiency η with different composition of impurities and defects in this material at temperature T = 298 K was carried out. The optimal ranges of energy and concentration of alloying deep donor, which ensure a stable high-resistive state and acceptable values of η, are established. Compensation of cadmium vacancies with indium admixture was studied. Assumption was made regarding possibility of increasing the operating time of the detector having semi-insulating properties and great charge collection efficiency. A direction for further research has been formulated in order to clarify the nature of a suitable doping deep donor that ensures stable properties of the detector.
EFFECT OF SEVERE PLASTIC DEFORMATION AT HIGH TEMPERATURE ON THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FERRITIC-MARTENSITIC STEEL T91
Authors: Rostova H.Yu. , Kolodiy I.V. , Vasilenko R.L. , Kalchenko O.S. , Tikhonovsky M.A. , Velikodnyi O.M. , Tolstolutska G.D. , Okovit V.S.
Published: August 2024

The microstructure and mechanical properties of ferritic-martensitic steel T91 after severe plastic deformation (SPD) and subsequent annealing (tempering) have been studied. The SPD of steel T91 was carried out by the method of multiple “upsetting-extrusion” at a temperature of 875 °C, subsequent annealing was carried out in the temperature range of 550...650 °C for 1…100 h. It has been found that the multiple “upsetting-extrusion” process allows the formation of an ultra-fine grained structure with an average grain size of 110 nm, which remains stable at the annealing temperatures of 550 and 600 °C for up to 100 h of exposure. After annealing at these temperatures, the microhardness remains at the level 3100 and 2780 MPa, respectively, which is noticeably higher than with standard N&T treatment of this steel (2480 MPa). The refining of grain and MX-type carbide precipitates, due to severe plastic deformation, also leads to an increase in strength characteristics during tensile tests at temperatures of 20 and 600 °C which are significantly higher than after standard N&T treatment.
THE DATA PROCESSING METHODS FOR THE THERMOGRAPHY MONITORING OF WATER COOLING SYSTEMS IN NPP
Authors: Bazaleev M.I. , Donets S.E. , Lytvynenko V.V. , Prokhorenko E.M. , Startsev O.A. , Shatov V.V.
Published: August 2024

The article discusses approaches to the analysis of data from thermographic measurements conducted at the ZNPP in order to assess the condition of above-ground and underground communications of cooling water. Methods of analyzing the surface topology of radiation temperature distribution on the welding seam of an overhead pipeline were proposed in order to identify potentially dangerous areas. An approach to the assessment of external loads on the surface of the soil in order to determine the areas with excessive external influences.
Investigations in European antitrust law
Authors: Dannecker Gerhard
Published: August 2024

The Commission is responsible for investigating cartel law violations and imposing fines on companies. The investigations are carried out in an administrative procedure in which the facts of the case must be investigated in compliance with the rule of law. Here, fundamental rights must be guaranteed. In this respect, the jurisdiction of the ECJ still shows deficits, as it is based on the assumption that human rights belong exclusively to human beings. When legal persons are fined, they must be granted the guarantees of constitutional law.
The role of the public prosecutors in the repression of tax crimes - the Italian perspective
Authors: Carbone Vincenzo
Published: August 2024

The investigation and prosecution of tax crimes is characterized by the coexistence of administrative and criminal proceedings, which can lead to the imposition of multiple penalties. This paper therefore analyses the role of the public prosecutor’s office in the prevention and prosecution of tax crimes.
Criminal liability of collective entities – the Polish perspective
Authors: Baran-Wesolowska Beata
Published: August 2024

This paper aims to present the Polish perspective on the criminal liability of collective entities. The author refers to the legal nature of the criminal liability of collective entities. Also, the material prerequisites for the criminal liability of companies are scrutinized in this article. The legal status of companies’ internal investigation in the context of criminal liability of collective entities is also discussed.
Measuring your effectiveness: A practical guide for services working with children and young people affected by sexual abuse
Authors:   Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse, Parkinson Diana , Sullivan Rosaline ,   Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse
Published: August 2024

This resource explains how to design and implement monitoring and evaluation within child sexual abuse services, and provides information on carrying out internal or external evaluation. Its accessible step-by-step guidance, accompanied by worksheets, enables users to develop their own monitoring and evaluation systems.
Características sociodemográficas de mães/pais de crianças com autismo, cuidados e tratamento realizado
Authors: Carvalho Filha Francidalma Soares Sousa , Santos Janderson Castro dos , Franco Víthor Rosa , Araújo Miryam Moreira Mastrella de Araújo , Moraes Filho Iel Marciano de
Published: August 2024

Introdução: O cuidado à criança com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) requer de mães/pais um dinamismo diário e uma atenção pormenorizada, pois, dependendo do nível de acometimento, associado aos aspectos familiares, é imprescindível destacar que as famílias vivenciam dificuldades diuturnas, e estas podem causar um nível de tensão no sistema familiar, podendo incluir desde aspectos financeiros até aqueles relacionados à qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Explorar as características sociodemográficas de cuidadores de crianças com TEA, bem como verificar os principais cuidados ofertados e terapêuticas utilizadas no acompanhamento das crianças. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório com abordagem quantitativa. Participaram do estudo 23 mães/pais de três instituições da cidade de Balsas (MA). Os dados foram coletados por meio da aplicação de um formulário elaborado pelos pesquisadores que versava sobre informações pertinentes a dados sociodemográficos de mães/pais, sobre a convivência e acompanhamento das crianças em terapias. Resultados: As mães eram as que mais acompanhavam nas terapias; possuíam idade igual ou superior a 31 anos; casadas; donas de casa. Quanto à convivência com o(a) filho(a), a consideram boa ou muito boa; elas deixaram de participar de atividades de lazer para cuidar deles; estão satisfeitas com o tratamento recebido pelo(a) filho(a) e relataram existir outros membros na família com TEA e desconhecem tipo de terapia dispensada aos filhos. Conclusão: São muitas as dificuldades no cuidado de pessoas com TEA e, por isso, é fundamental que as/os cuidadoras(es) tenham uma rede de suporte à disposição, envolvendo familiares e amigos, bem como entes do Estado.
Políticas públicas voltadas ao paciente dialítico com doença mineral óssea
Authors: Magalhães Maria Valéria de Oliveira , Morais Tassiane Cristina de
Published: August 2024

Introdução: Com o envelhecimento da população, o aumento das Doenças Crônicas não Transmissíveis e dificuldade de controle destas doenças na rede básica de saúde, a Doença Renal Crônica está cada vez mais prevalente e hoje já é considerada um problema de Saúde Pública devido a seu crescimento exponencial a nível mundial. Os distúrbios minerais e ósseos são importantes complicações da Doença Renal Crônica, associados a desfechos adversos, incluindo aumento de mortalidade. O maior desafio no tratamento da Doença Renal Crônica é o tratamento adequado e multiprofissional da Doença Mineral Óssea. As políticas públicas de saúde para enfrentamento da Doença Renal Crônica são recentes e carecem de muitos ajustes, e não contemplam rede de atenção, e serviços públicos de atendimento especializado para o acompanhamento desta grave complicação dos pacientes dialíticos. Objetivo: Descrever a problematização sobre as Políticas Públicas de Saúde e os Serviços que dão suporte ao paciente dialítico no enfrentamento da Doença Mineral Óssea. Método: Revisão narrativa da literatura usando descritores no Decs BVS e no catálogo de autoridades da Biblioteca Nacional sobre “Políticas Públicas em Saúde” e “Doença Mineral Óssea”. Resultados/conclusão: Descrição cronológica das políticas públicas na Doença Renal Crônica e na principal complicação, Doença Mineral Óssea, ressaltando os desafios e perspectivas e a situação atual do Espírito Santo para o enfrentamento da doença.
Anestesia para portadores e indivíduos com risco de hipertermia maligna
Authors: Oliveira Vládia , Freitas Curi Erick , Roberto Carraretto Antônio
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A hipertermia maligna (HM) é uma síndrome clínica farmacogenética que, em sua forma clássica, ocorre durante a anestesia com o uso de fármacos que desencadeiam a crise de HM, como halogenados ou bloqueador neuromuscular despolarizante ‒ succinilcolina. Foi definida como uma herança autossômica dominante, podendo ocorrer mais de 210 mutações no receptor de rianodina (RYR1) no músculo esquelético. Relato de caso: Com o presente relato de caso e revisão bibliográfica corrente, objetiva-se descrever a técnica anestésica segura utilizada em uma paciente suscetível para HM e fazer algumas considerações. O procedimento foi realizado no Hospital Universitário Cassiano Antônio Moraes (HUCAM/UFES), com preparação adequada do ambiente perioperatório. Conclusão: Este artigo serve de base para a preparação de um cenário mais seguro e adequado para a assistência anestesiológica a pacientes suscetíveis à HM ou com diagnóstico confirmado.
Manajemen Penggelolaan Posyandu di Desa Jeruksawit Kabupaten Karanganyar
Authors: Ika Listyorini Puguh , Yuliana Ana
Published: August 2024

Permasalahan mitra Pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah belum optimalnya pelaksanaan Posyandu dan belum mempertimbangkan program-program kegiatan yang telah ditetapkan. Sebagai gambaran singkat bahwa pelaksanaan Posyandu Semeru Ceria dijalankan dengan tidak teratur dalam setiap bulannya. Secara spesifik setelah dilakukan diskusi dan musyawarah dengan mitra, maka permasalahan mitra secara konkret dan menjadi prioritas yang harus ditangani adalah: 1) Jumlah kunjungan peserta dari waktu ke waktu semakin menurun, 2) Kader Kesehatan tidak menguasai prinsip dasar Posyandu dan program-program kegiatan yang dijalankan, 3) Kader Kesehatan tidak dapat mengimplementasikan/menerapkan alur kegiatan Posyandu yang baik dan benar sesuai dengan aturan yang telah diberlakukan. Metode pelaksanaan Pengabdian Masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan empat kegiatan utama untuk memberikan solusi dari dua masalah tersebut di atas, yaitu sebagai berikut: 1) Focus Group Discusion tentang Program-program kegiatan, 2) Focus Group Discusion tentang Peran Kader kesehatan pada saat Pra, Intra dan Pasca Pelaksanaan, 3) Pelatihan Kader kesehatan tentang sistem Lima Meja, dan 4) Desiminasi alur sistem Lima Meja. Luaran Pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah sebagai berikut: 1) Standar Operasional Prosedur yang disepakati bersama-sama dalam upaya meningkatkan pelaksanaan Posyandu, 2) Metode “Aplikasi sistem Lima Meja” dalam upaya menjamin keberlangsungan pelaksanaaan Posyandu, dan 3) Peningkatan kualitas kemampuan kader dalam optimalisasi pengelolaan Posyandu
Hierarchical Sentiment Analysis Framework for Hate Speech Detection: Implementing Binary and Multiclass Classification Strategy
Authors: Naznin Faria , Rahman Md Touhidur , Alve Shahran Rahman
Published: August 2024

A significant challenge in automating hate speech detection on social media is distinguishing hate speech from regular and offensive language. These identify an essential category of content that web filters seek to remove. Only automated methods can manage this volume of daily data. To solve this problem, the community of Natural Language Processing is currently investigating different ways of hate speech detection. In addition to those, previous approaches (e.g., Convolutional Neural Networks, multi-channel BERT models, and lexical detection) have always achieved low precision without carefully treating other related tasks like sentiment analysis and emotion classification. They still like to group all messages with specific words in them as hate speech simply because those terms often appear alongside hateful rhetoric. In this research, our paper presented the hate speech text classification system model drawn upon deep learning and machine learning. In this paper, we propose a new multitask model integrated with shared emotional representations to detect hate speech across the English language. The Transformer-based model we used from Hugging Face and sentiment analysis helped us prevent false positives. Conclusion. We conclude that utilizing sentiment analysis and a Transformer-based trained model considerably improves hate speech detection across multiple datasets.
Kriteria Baru Mabims 3-6,4: Upaya Penyatuan Kalender Hijriah di Indonesia Dalam Perspektif Maqāṣid Al-Syarī'ah
Authors: Rohman Karim Moh. Fadllur , Mahsun Mahsun
Published: August 2024

Minister of Religion Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Singapore which is abbreviated to MABIMS. Several things have been agreed upon by the ministers of religion from the four countries, including the criteria for imkān rukyat. The MABIMS criteria regarding the new moon have undergone several changes. The new MABIMS criteria or MABIMS hilal neo-visibility are a hilal height of 3⁰ and an elongation of 6.4⁰. These new criteria are applied to unite Muslims, especially in Indonesia, in the Hijri calendar. The author understands that there is something interesting about the neo-visibility of the MABIMS hilal in the form of a maqāṣid al-syarī'ah perspective. This study is from a point of view that is still related to fiqh considering the connection between the neo-visibility of the MABIMS new moon in determining rukyatulhilal. The author found that the MABIMS hilal neo-visibility criteria are from the perspective of maqāṣid al-syarī'ah or the objectives of the shari'a. Maqāṣid al-syarī'ah regarding the criteria for the neo-visibility of the new moon MABIMS related to ḥifẓ al-dīn in the categorization of ḥajiyat with consideration of the impact that will occur in efforts to unify the Hijri calendar not to the level of eliminating souls, changing the order of worship itself and destroying natural sustainability, which is more about setting prayer times, not the essence of worship. The government's efforts in adopting these new criteria are none other than an effort to avoid difficulties and difficulties in the context of Muslim harmony and togetherness as well as strengthening the sense of brotherhood.
Pandangan Tokoh Falak tentang Elongasi pada Penentuan Awal Syawal 1443 H dalam Kriteria Neo MABIMS di Indonesia
Authors: Aini Nur , Azkarrula Youla Afifah
Published: August 2024

Indonesia implemented the Neo MABIMS criteria for the first time at the beginning of Ramadan and Shawwal 1443 H/2021 AD. However, the application of this new criterion raises an issue of problems in determining the beginning of Shawwal 1443 H. This problem arises in the implementation of the elongation parameter. So there is a confusion that arises for experts and observers of falak in the case of the beginning of the month. This will lead to uncertainty if it is not studied. Therefore, this research was raised using field research and  qualitative approach. Data collection in this study was carried out by interviewing Indonesian Falak figures and some data using documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive analysis method and triangulation method to obtain valid results. The results of this study indicate that the Neo MABIMS criteria are the result of a new agreement from the renewal of previous criteria with higher parameters. The problem in determining the beginning of Shawwal 1443 H by implementing the Neo MABIMS criteria arises due to the lack of agreement on the use of geocentric or topocentric elongation parameters. In this Shawwal case, the experts decided to use geocentric elongation by considering maslaha (public interest). However, for this case, it was still in an ambiguous state due to there were two paradigms from the Falak figures regarding the implement of elongation, namely geocentric and topocentric.
Implementasi Nilai-niilai Tasawuf sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Narkoba dalam Masyarakat Aceh
Authors: Muhammad Rasyidin
Published: August 2024

This research aims to implement Sufism values as an effort to prevent drug abuse within the community, particularly in the city of Lhokseumawe, by involving teachers from Islamic boarding schools. The methods used include identifying Islamic boarding schools, developing outreach materials, conducting interactive outreach sessions, and evaluating through interviews and observations. The results indicate that the outreach materials focusing on the understanding of Sufism, its core values, and their application in preventing drug abuse were well received by the religious teachers (Teungku Bale). Recommendations from this research include the need for continued outreach activities, enhancing teachers' skills, and deepening the outreach materials by involving religious figures and local communities. It is hoped that this research can serve as a model in combating drug abuse through a holistic approach based on spiritual values.
Pengaruh Metode Menulis Berantai terhadap Kemampuan Menulis Cerita Pendek Siswa Kelas IX Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Safira Ulfa , Nissa Friskha Wilda , Tiyas Echa Anggraining , Yaqin Moh. Ainul , Ulfah Warniatul
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh metode menulis berantai terhadap kemampuan menulis cerita pendek siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Cot Girek. Jenis pendekatan yang digunakan yaitu pendekatan kuantitatif, jenis penelitian yaitu penelitian eksperimen dengan rancangan quasi eksperimental designs (eksperimen semu). Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah pretest-posttest control group design. Teknik pengumpulan berupa tes menulis cerita pendek dan lembar penilaian. Penelitian dilakukan pada kelas XI dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 164 siswa dan sampel yang diambil menggunakan teknik simple random sampling yaitu dua kelas sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu nilai rata-rata posttest kelas eksperimen sebanyak 75,59 yang sudah memenuhi KKM dan nilai rata-rata posttest kelas kontrol sebanyak 70,2 yang belum memenuhi KKM. Hasil uji t juga membuktikan bahwa penelitian yang dilakukan oleh peneliti dikatakan berhasil karena nilai signifikansi < nilai alpha (0,047 < 0,05), dan t hitung > t tabel (2.031 > 1.675) maka Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak. Peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa metode menulis berantai efektif terhadap kemampuan menulis cerita pendek siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Cot Girek.
Impact of Human Capital Expenditure on Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Atoyebi Taibat, Adebukola , Onuh Emmanuel, Okpe , Oyebisi Abdulwaheed, Bamidele
Published: August 2024

This study assessed the impact of human capital expenditure on the financial performance of listed insurance companies in Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of twenty – three (23) insurance companies listed on Nigerian Exchange Group among which nine (9) companies were sampled for a period of ten (10) years from 2012 to 2021. Employee’s Salaries and wages, Employee’s Retirement Benefits, Employee’s Training Costs and Other Employee Benefits were adopted as proxies for human capital expenditure, while Profit Before Tax was adopted as proxy for financial performance. Secondary data were collected from the sampled insurance companies’ annual reports and accounts over the period of study. Panel Least Square analysis method was used to analyze the collected data. The findings of the study revealed that employees’ salaries and wages and employee’s retirement benefits have significant positive impact, and employee’s training costs and other employee’s benefits have no significant impact on the financial performance of Insurance companies in Nigeria. The study therefore, recommended that; insurance companies in Nigeria should carefully consider and invest in competitive and fair compensation packages for their employees, prioritize and enhance their employee retirement benefit packages and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of additional benefits and focus on other factors that more directly influence their financial performance.
The Influence of Vocational Skills Training on Youth Employability and Job Creation in Lagos State
Authors: Funke Medun , Sunday Ade Bello,
Published: August 2024

Curbing the problems of unemployment, employ ability, and skills development has been of interest to the government, international donors, businesses, and researchers. This study examined the Influence of Vocational Skills Training on Job Creation and Youth Employ ability in Lagos State. The researcher employed a sequential explanatory mixed method. The study used primary data obtained through a structured questionnaire, and interviews among a sample of participants purposively selected. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis and Descriptive statistics. The study found that there was a positive and strong relationship (r=.788, p =.05, n= 118) between youths’ employ ability development (YED) and skills acquisition (SA) in Lagos State. Also, the Pearson correlation result of (r = 0.795, p-value 0.035), indicated a positive and significant relationship between youth employment and skills acquisition in Lagos State as the p-value computed at 0.035 was lower than the level of significance at 0.05. The Pearson correlation analysis also showed a significant and positive relationship (r = 0.732, p-value 0.024) between skill acquisition, and entrepreneurial capability in Lagos State. The computed p-value (0.024) was less than the study’s chosen significance level (0.05). These findings showed that vocational skills training and skills acquisition programmes have impacted youth’s employability skills development and employment creation in Lagos State. The study recommended that the government should provide adequate funding for skills acquisition programmes, integrate more relevant partners, and make vocational skills centers available in all local government areas of the state.
Evaluation of Suneka Wastewater Treatment Plant Based on the Efficiency of Coliform Bacteria Removal
Authors: Rayori Douglas Mosoti , Nyabaro Obed , Getabu Albert , Omondi Reuben , Orina Paul
Published: August 2024

Wastewater is rich with inorganic, organic, and microbial pollutants and has been linked to environmental pollution, and health hazards including water and food borne illnesses. Wastewater polishing is aimed at removing these pollutants, rendering the treated wastewater re-usable for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes. The study aimed to assess the efficiency of the Suneka Wastewater Treatment Plant (Suneka WWTP) in wastewater polishing based on the analysis of total and fecal coliform bacteria (TC and FC) removal during the period of August-December, 2019 at seven (7) sampling points. A culture method was used to determine the microbial composition of the wastewater. The coliform levels of the discharged effluent were then compared with the NEMA standards. The means of TC and FC were 76.3 ± 10.98 and 55.66 ± 9.89 counts/100 ml respectively. The mean polishing efficacy of the Suneka WWTP was of major concern as it was observed that coliforms (TC and FC) counts did not meet the required NEMA standards. The Gusii Water and Sanitation Company could use this information to improve wastewater treatment and meet the established guidelines for effluent coliform level discharge into the environment.
An analysis of Chilean universities based on their research outputs and funded projects (2008-2022)
Authors: Ganga-Contreras Francisco , Rodríguez-Ponce Emilio , Pedraja-Rejas Liliana , Viancos-González Patricio
Published: August 2024

Objective. We analyzed the research output of Chilean universities with the primary objective of guiding leadership teams in formulating and prioritizing their strategic goals.
Design/Methodology/Approach. The research was descriptive and documentary in nature, involving a systematic, comprehensive, transparent, and detailed review of articles published in various indexed scientific journals. Between 2008 and 2022, we searched the Scopus database at each institution to obtain information on its scientific production.
Results/Discussion. We have demonstrated the presence of a select group of universities with exceptionally high levels of scientific productivity, as indicated by significant performance metrics. The analysis of university productivity shows that, in absolute terms, the most outstanding institutions are the Universidad de La Frontera, the Universidad de Tarapacá, and the Universidad de Chile. This study highlights the efficiency and performance of these academic institutions in terms of their scientific output. Only 12 institutions manage to exceed the national average in terms of productivity, while 19 universities perform at an alarmingly low level.
Conclusion. This research provides valuable insights into institutions that achieve commendable results but remain underrepresented in rankings due to their smaller size. It underscores the importance of valuing outcomes over raw numbers, providing a more nuanced understanding of scientific productivity.