bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of Isolated Idiopathic Teres Minor Atrophy: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Alkhaldi Waleed F , Alharbi Nouf , Almohideb Faten , Almalki Mamdouh , Albaker Abdulmalik B , Alabdali Abdulrahman , Alrashidi Ibrahim , Altebainawi Yazeed , Albweady Ali , Al Dengoh Mohammed Mubarak
Published: November 2024

Introduction. Isolated idiopathic teres minor atrophy is a relatively understudied condition characterized by selective atrophy of the teres minor muscle without any identifiable underlying pathology.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of isolated idiopathic teres minor atrophy.
Methods. Data were collected retrospectively by examining magnetic resonance imaging scans of the right and left shoulders of individuals aged 18 years or older performed at the Medical Centre of Majmaah University, Al Majma’ah, Saudi Arabia, between February 2019 and October 2022. Teres minor atrophy was classified using the original Goutallier classification system to assess fatty infiltration. In addition, demographics, including age, gender, and nationality, were collected. Associated imaging-based factors, such as teres minor and deltoid muscle edema, rotator cuff muscle tears, and injuries to the labrum and quadrilateral space, were also documented.
Results. Among the 2, 194 patients studied, 59 (2.7%) were diagnosed with isolated idiopathic teres minor atrophy, aged 27 to 75 years. Females comprised 59.3% of the affected individuals, and the majority of cases were Saudi nationals (81.4%). The right side was affected in 61% of cases. Nearly half of the affected individuals (50.9%) were classified as grade 2, while 25.4% were classified as grade 4. Patients with grade 3 and grade 4 isolated idiopathic teres minor atrophy were significantly older than those with grade 2 (58.29 ± 7.12 and 57.93 ± 12.34 versus 49.96 ± 11.72, respectively (p=0.029). No statistically significant associations were found between the demographic characteristics of individuals (age and gender) and the pattern of teres minor fatty involvement.
Conclusions. The incidence of isolated idiopathic teres minor atrophy was found to be 2.7%. Age was the main statistically significant factor associated with isolated idiopathic teres minor atrophy and the grade of teres minor atrophy. Other evaluated factors, including gender and the pattern of involvement, did not demonstrate any statistically significant associations.
Unilateral observation of axillary (Langer’s) arch during dissection: A case report
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Almatrafi Tahani , Shareef Sahar ,   Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Published: November 2024

The axilla is a clinically significant region with a complex structure. One of the most common anatomical variations in this area is Langer’s axillary arch, also known as the axillopectoral muscle, pectodorsal muscle, or arcus axillaris. During a routine dissection of an embalmed elderly female cadaver for educational purposes, we identified an unusual muscle slip originating from the latissimus dorsi. This muscle crossed over the neurovascular structures in the axilla and inserted into the pectoralis major, forming a rare axillary arch (of Langer’s). This variation can be clinically relevant, as it may cause neurovascular compression, leading to conditions like thoracic outlet syndrome, hyperabduction syndrome, or median nerve entrapment. Recognizing this arch before surgery is important in axillary and breast reconstruction procedures, allowing surgeons to decide whether to preserve or cut the arch during the operation.
Expanding the role of mobile apps in preventing hyperphosphatemia in patients undergoing haemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Hibatulloh Muhammad Farhan , Amini Stefia Aisyah , Putri Dhiani Eka , Rachmawati Dwita Aryadina
Published: November 2024

Background: Improper diets of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis are likely to develop hyperphosphatemia, which can also result in other complications such as lacking of calcium and protein. Meanwhile, dietary management using Mobile Apps can provide specific diet programs for every patient to control nutrition.

Objectives: This review aims to identify the effectiveness of Mobile App based self-management dietary program to control phosphate, calcium, and albumin level for patients with hemodialysis.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis follows PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic and Meta-Analysis) Guideline. Study selection was done using several electronic databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, Springer, EBSCO, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Proquest, SAGE, Taylor & Francis, and SCOPUS. Bias risk was analyzed with Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 Tool, then meta-analysis was made using Review Manager V5.4.

Results:This study included 5 randomized controlled studies that were later interpreted with meta-analysis. Based on the result, there are significant effect for phosphate level reduction (pooled MD -0.63, 95% CI [-1.18,-0.08], p=0.02, I2=82%) and calcium level increase (pooled MD=-0.51, 95% CI [-0.77,-0.24], p=0.0002, I2=0%). Meanwhile, there is no significant change in albumin level (pooled MD=-0.09, 95% CI [-0.33,0.16], p=0.49, I2=0%).

Conclusions: In conclusion, mobile App based self-management diet significantly reduces phosphate level and is likely to maintain albumin level for hemodialysis patients. This intervention also has the potential to increase calcium levels to prevent bone disease.
Identification of Use Cases, Target Groups, and Motivations Around Adopting Smart Speakers for Health Care and Social Care Settings: Scoping Review
Authors: Merkel Sebastian , Schorr Sabrina
Published: November 2024

Background

Conversational agents (CAs) are finding increasing application in health and social care, not least due to their growing use in the home. Recent developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing have enabled a variety of new uses for CAs. One type of CA that has received increasing attention recently is smart speakers.

Objective

The aim of our study was to identify the use cases, user groups, and settings of smart speakers in health and social care. We also wanted to identify the key motivations for developers and designers to use this particular type of technology.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review to provide an overview of the literature on smart speakers in health and social care. The literature search was conducted between February 2023 and March 2023 and included 3 databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Sociological Abstracts), supplemented by Google Scholar. Several keywords were used, including technology (eg, voice assistant), product name (eg, Amazon Alexa), and setting (health care or social care). Publications were included if they met the predefined inclusion criteria: (1) published after 2015 and (2) used a smart speaker in a health care or social care setting. Publications were excluded if they met one of the following criteria: (1) did not report on the specific devices used, (2) did not focus specifically on smart speakers, (3) were systematic reviews and other forms of literature-based publications, and (4) were not published in English. Two reviewers collected, reviewed, abstracted, and analyzed the data using qualitative content analysis.

Results

A total of 27 articles were included in the final review. These articles covered a wide range of use cases in different settings, such as private homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient services. The main target group was patients, especially older users, followed by doctors and other medical staff members.

Conclusions

The results show that smart speakers have diverse applications in health and social care, addressing different contexts and audiences. Their affordability and easy-to-use interfaces make them attractive to various stakeholders. It seems likely that, due to technical advances in artificial intelligence and the market power of the companies behind the devices, there will be more use cases for smart speakers in the near future.
Developing an ICD-10 Coding Assistant: Pilot Study Using RoBERTa and GPT-4 for Term Extraction and Description-Based Code Selection
Authors: Puts Sander , Zegers Catharina M L , Dekker Andre , Bermejo Iñigo
Published: November 2024

Background

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD), developed by the World Health Organization, standardizes health condition coding to support health care policy, research, and billing, but artificial intelligence automation, while promising, still underperforms compared with human accuracy and lacks the explainability needed for adoption in medical settings.

Objective

The potential of large language models for assisting medical coders in the ICD-10 coding was explored through the development of a computer-assisted coding system. This study aimed to augment human coding by initially identifying lead terms and using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)–based methods for computer-assisted coding enhancement.

Methods

The explainability dataset from the CodiEsp challenge (CodiEsp-X) was used, featuring 1000 Spanish clinical cases annotated with ICD-10 codes. A new dataset, CodiEsp-X-lead, was generated using GPT-4 to replace full-textual evidence annotations with lead term annotations. A Robustly Optimized BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) Pretraining Approach transformer model was fine-tuned for named entity recognition to extract lead terms. GPT-4 was subsequently employed to generate code descriptions from the extracted textual evidence. Using a RAG approach, ICD codes were assigned to the lead terms by querying a vector database of ICD code descriptions with OpenAI’s text-embedding-ada-002 model.

Results

The fine-tuned Robustly Optimized BERT Pretraining Approach achieved an overall F1-score of 0.80 for ICD lead term extraction on the new CodiEsp-X-lead dataset. GPT-4-generated code descriptions reduced retrieval failures in the RAG approach by approximately 5% for both diagnoses and procedures. However, the overall explainability F1-score for the CodiEsp-X task was limited to 0.305, significantly lower than the state-of-the-art F1-score of 0.633. The diminished performance was partly due to the reliance on code descriptions, as some ICD codes lacked descriptions, and the approach did not fully align with the medical coder’s workflow.

Conclusions

While lead term extraction showed promising results, the subsequent RAG-based code assignment using GPT-4 and code descriptions was less effective. Future research should focus on refining the approach to more closely mimic the medical coder’s workflow, potentially integrating the alphabetic index and official coding guidelines, rather than relying solely on code descriptions. This alignment may enhance system accuracy and better support medical coders in practice.
Consistency of Daily Number of Reported COVID-19 Cases in 191 Countries From 2020 to 2022: Comparative Analysis of 2 Major Data Sources
Authors: Liu Han , Zong Huiying , Yang Yang , Schwebel David C , Xie Bin , Ning Peishan , Rao Zhenzhen , Li Li , Hu Guoqing
Published: November 2024

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic represents one of the most challenging public health emergencies in recent world history, causing about 7.07 million deaths globally by September 24, 2024. Accurate, timely, and consistent data are critical for early response to situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate consistency of daily reported COVID-19 cases in 191 countries from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering (JHU CSSE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) dashboards during 2020‐2022.

Methods

We retrieved data concerning new daily COVID-19 cases in 191 countries covered by both data sources from January 22, 2020, to December 31, 2022. The ratios of numbers of daily reported cases from the 2 sources were calculated to measure data consistency. We performed simple linear regression to examine significant changes in the ratio of numbers of daily reported cases during the study period.

Results

Of 191 WHO member countries, only 60 displayed excellent data consistency in the number of daily reported COVID-19 cases between the WHO and JHU CSSE dashboards (mean ratio 0.9-1.1). Data consistency changed greatly across the 191 countries from 2020 to 2022 and differed across 4 types of countries, categorized by income. Data inconsistency between the 2 data sources generally decreased slightly over time, both for the 191 countries combined and within the 4 types of income-defined countries. The absolute relative difference between the 2 data sources increased in 84 countries, particularly for Malta (R2=0.25), Montenegro (R2=0.30), and the United States (R2=0.29), but it decreased significantly in 40 countries.

Conclusions

The inconsistency between the 2 data sources warrants further research. Construction of public health surveillance and data collection systems for public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic should be strengthened in the future.
Prevalence and Correlates of Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout Among Physicians and Postgraduate Medical Trainees: A Scoping Review of Recent Literature (Preprint)
Authors: Obeng Nkrumah Samuel , Adu Medard K. , Agyapong Belinda , da Luz Dias Raquel , Agyapong Vincent I. O.
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

The mental well-being of physicians is increasingly recognized as vital, both for their personal health and the quality of care they provide to patients. Physicians face a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and burnout, which have become prevalent issues globally. These mental health concerns are like those found in the general population but are particularly significant in the demanding healthcare setting. Objective: This review aims to explore the prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and burnout among physicians and residents in training.

OBJECTIVE

This review aims to explore the prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and burnout among physicians and residents in training.

METHODS

A comprehensive literature review was conducted, searching databases such as Medline, PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. The review focused on studies published from 2021 to 2024 that addressed the prevalence of these mental health conditions in physicians and residents. The findings, in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, were summarized in detailed tables.

RESULTS

Following titles and abstracts screening, 196 publications were selected for full-text review, with 92 articles ultimately included in the analysis. The results revealed significant variability in the prevalence of burnout, depression, and anxiety. Burnout rates among physicians ranged from 4.7% to 90.1% and from 18.3% to 94% among residents. Depression prevalence ranged from 4.8% to 66.5% in physicians and from 7.7% to 93% in residents. Anxiety rates were between 8% and 78.9% in physicians and 10% to 63.9% in residents. Notably, women reported higher rates of all three conditions compared to men. Key factors influencing these mental health conditions included demographics (age, gender, education, financial status, family situation, occupation), psychological conditions, social factors (stigma, family life), work organization (workload, work conditions), and COVID-19-related issues (caring for COVID-19 patients, fear of infection, working in high-risk areas, concerns about PPE, and testing positive).

CONCLUSIONS

This review indicates a high prevalence of burnout, depression, and anxiety among physicians and residents, with female participants consistently showing higher rates than males. These findings can guide policymakers and healthcare administrators in designing targeted programs and interventions to help reduce these mental health issues in these groups.
СЕЛЕНСОДЕРЖАЩИЕ НАНОРАЗМЕРНЫЕ СИСТЕМЫ, СТАБИЛИЗИРОВАННЫЕ ГИДРОКСИЭТИЛЦЕЛЛЮЛОЗОЙ: СИНТЕЗ, СТАБИЛЬНОСТЬ, СВОЙСТВА
Authors: Блинов А.В. , Рехман З.А. , Аскерова А.С. , Назаретова Е.Д. , Гвозденко А.А. , Козликин А.В. , Веревкина М.Н.
Published: November 2024

В данной работе проводили синтез, исследование стабильности и свойств селенсодержащих наноразмерных систем, стабилизированных гидроксиэтилцеллюлозой B30K. На первом этапе проводили оптимизацию методики синтеза селенсодержащих наносистем, где в качестве прекурсора использовали селенистую кислоту, в качестве восстановителя – аскорбиновую кислоту, в качестве стабилизатора – гидроксиэтилцеллюлозу B30K. В результате установлено, что оптимальные концентрации и масса компонентов: C (H2SeO3) = 0,3536 моль/л; m (гидроксиэтилцеллюлозы) = 0,015 г; C (C6H8O6) = 0,7938 моль/л, На следующем этапе проводили компьютерное моделирование, в рамках которого установлено, что взаимодействие селена с гидроксиэтилцеллюлозой B30K является энергетически выгодным (ΔE ≥ 2399,586 ккал/моль) и химически стабильным (0,076 ≤ η ≤ 0,093 эВ), а также определен наиболее вероятный вариант взаимодействия. Проведена оптимизация технологических параметров реакционной среды. В результате установлено, что оптимальными параметрами являются: pH = 11, t = 25 °C, τ = 15 мин. Проводилось исследование влияния pH среды на стабильность селенсодержащих наноразмерных систем, в результате которого установлено, что образцы наиболее стабильны при pH = 6,8.
CТАБИЛЬНОСТЬ СВОЙСТВ И МЕХАНИЗМЫ ДЕГРАДАЦИИ МНОГОСЛОЙНЫХ ПРОЗРАЧНЫХ ПРОВОДЯЩИХ СТРУКТУР В УСЛОВИЯХ ТЕСТА "ВЛАЖНОЕ ТЕПЛО"
Authors: Абдуев А.Х. , Ахмедов А.К. , Мурлиев Э.К. , Асваров А.Ш.
Published: November 2024

Исследована стабильность поверхностного сопротивления и оптического пропускания
трехслойных структур ITO/Ag/ITO, GZO/Al/GZO, а также тонкопленочной периодической структуры IZO с модулированным по толщине содержанием кислорода при 1000-часовых испытаниях в условиях влажности 85% и температуры 85 °С. Проведен анализ механизмов деградации структур в зависимости от состава и свойств единичных слоев.
НЕЙРОСЕТЕВАЯ МОДЕЛЬ ДЛЯ КОРРЕКТИРОВКИ ПРОЦЕССА ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ КОЛЛОИДНЫХ НАНО- И МИКРОСТРУКТУР МЕТОДОМ АТОМНО-СИЛОВОЙ МИКРОСКОПИИ
Authors: Панфилова Е.В. , Ибрагимов И.Р. , Францышин Д.В.
Published: November 2024

Важным этапом процесса формирования микро- и наноструктур являются операции контроля. Для оперативного контроля коллоидных нано- и микроструктурированных пленок используют атомно-силовую микроскопию, реализуемую методом амплитудно-модуляционного полуконтактного сканирования. Этот способ характеризуется сложностью и длительностью настроек режимов сканирования образцов. В данном проекте разработана нейронная сеть для автоматической оптимизации параметров процесса в ходе сканирования, что позволяет значительно ускорить процедуру контроля, повысить качество изображений и точность измерений.
СРАВНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ АНАЛИЗ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ И АНТИБАКТЕРИАЛЬНЫХ СВОЙСТВ ХЛОПКОВЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ, МОДИФИЦИРОВАННЫХ НАНОЧАСТИЦАМИ СЕРЕБРА И МЕДИ
Authors: Фарус О.А.
Published: November 2024

Работа посвящена проблеме модификации волокон наночастицами серебра (AgNPs) и меди (CuNPs). В рамках проводимого исследования модификация проводилась хлопковой ткани методом пропитки с реакцией контролируемого осаждения, в качестве восстанавливающего реагента применялся гидразин. Остатки данного восстановителя полностью смывались с материала дистиллированной водой. Внедрение наночастиц серебра и меди на поверхность материала приводит к изменению их биологической активности. Результаты проведенного исследования поверхности с помощью приложения ImageJ показывают, что в полученных модифицированных материалов, типа ХМ/AgNPs и ХМ/СuNPs, наночастицы фиксируются на поверхности материала. Наибольшее значение коэффициента бактерицидной активности наблюдается для материала типа ХМ/AgNPs, что соответствует ожидаем, при этом важно учитывать меньшую стоимость исходных реагентов, в случае материалов модифицированных наночастицами меди.
СКАНИРУЮЩАЯ КАПИЛЛЯРНАЯ МИКРОСКОПИЯ ДЛЯ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЙ
Authors: Ахметова А.И. , Терентьев А.Д. , Федосеев А.И. , Яминский Д.И. , Яминский И.В.
Published: November 2024

Сканирующая капиллярная микроскопия – оптимальный инструмент для бесконтактной визуализации живых клеток и измерения их механических свойств. Капиллярную микроскопию все чаще используют для исследования межклеточных контактов, для оценки морфологии при разных условиях роста клеточной культуры, для визуализации и измерения топографии срезов тканей. Бесконтактная визуализация без использования меток и фиксации, возможность исследования в жидких средах с высоким пространственным разрешением, проведение длительных экспериментов с живыми объектами делают капиллярную микроскопию важным и актуальным инструментом в современных исследованиях. Поэтому совершенствование устройства капиллярного микроскопа, внутренней архитектуры, механики, электроники и программного обеспечения представляет особый интерес.
ОЦЕНКА ВЛИЯНИЯ ТОЛЩИНЫ ПОКРЫТИЯ НА ВЕЛИЧИНУ ОСТАТОЧНЫХ МЕХАНИЧЕСКИХ НАПРЯЖЕНИЙ В AL2O3/Si
Authors: Сидорова С.В. , Купцов А.Д. , Новикова О.В. , Кушнарев И.В. , Епихин А.А. , Гусев Е.Э.
Published: November 2024

Представлены результаты исследования влияния толщины тонкопленочных покрытий
на величину остаточных напряжений в интерфейсе пленка–подложка. В процессе эксперимента использована Si-подложка с тонкой пленкой Al2O3, сформированной магнетронным способом. Впервые показана взаимосвязь формы подложки и уровня остаточных напряжений в тонкопленочном покрытии. Применена модернизированная методика исследования остаточных напряжений в тонкопленочных покрытиях, позволяющая определять механические напряжения в локальных областях тонкой пленки.
МИКРОСТРУКТУРНЫЕ И ФАЗОВЫЕ ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ В СПЛАВЕ TiNi ПОСЛЕ ЭЛЕКТРОХИМИЧЕСКИХ КОРРОЗИОННЫХ ИСПЫТАНИЙ
Authors: Чуракова А.А. , Исхакова Э.И.
Published: November 2024

В представленной статье проведены комплексные исследования микроструктуры и фазового состава сплава до и после электрохимических коррозионных испытаний в растворах 1М HCl, 3M HCl, 1M H2SO4, 3M H2SO4. Проведенные исследования показали, что коррозионный процесс в сплаве Ti49.1Ni50.9 в случае электрохимической коррозии протекал на всех образцах и во всех растворах в виде
появления питтингов, а также с продуктами коррозии при испытании в растворах H2SO4 с разной концентрацией, в случае 3 M HCl продукты коррозии также были обнаружены на поверхности образцов. Было обнаружено изменение характера микроструктуры в крупнозернистом состоянии в 3M-растворах, в то время как в ультрамелкозернистом состоянии таких изменений не обнаружено.
PESQUISA E TRABALHO DOCENTE
Authors: De Oliveira dos Santos Fabiana , De Carvalho Moura Aline
Published: November 2024

Este artigo tem como objeto de análise a pesquisa e sua articulação com a prática pedagógica. Pensando o contexto neoliberal e suas influências nos direcionamentos das políticas educacionais para a Educação Básica, o objetivo desta investigação é apresentar a atividade de pesquisa articulada à prática docente como uma maneira de repensar a docência na Educação Infantil, visando pensar a função social da educação para além da técnica e da instrumentalização, pautando a prática pedagógica para uma educação emancipatória. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica onde, em um primeiro momento, buscou-se contextualizar a conjuntura sócio-política-econômica brasileira que atravessa a etapa da Educação Infantil e que impacta os processos formativos e as práticas escolares, para em seguida apresentar a pesquisa como uma possibilidade outra de se pensar a docência e a prática pedagógica na mencionada etapa, a partir da construção de criticidade, questionamento, reflexão e ética. Como considerações, afirma-se que a docência apresenta complexidades e diferentes contextos que a atravessam e que influenciam a prática pedagógica e, nesse sentido, apresentamos a articulação entre a atividade de pesquisa e a prática pedagógica como um caminho de resistência frente à descaracterização da função docente advinda dos ideários neoliberais.
PRÁTICA PEDAGÓGICA NA PERSPECTIVA INTERCULTURAL
Authors: Guarezi Marcel Martins , Pandini-Simiano Luciane
Published: November 2024

O presente texto tem por foco analisar como ocorrem as relações entre professora e crianças imigrantes no primeiro ano do Ensino Fundamental. Apresentar-se-ão elementos de uma pesquisa de mestrado em educação que teve por sujeitos uma professora e um grupo de 25 crianças que frequentam o primeiro ano do Ensino Fundamental em uma escola pública, localizada no sul do estado de Santa Catarina. Em termos metodológicos, a pesquisa pautou-se em uma perspectiva qualitativa, como forma de um estudo exploratório, articulando o conhecimento empírico e o conhecimento teórico. Compreendendo que a intercultura pressupõe pensar nos princípios da igualdade e da diferença, em uma relação de troca que perpassa a identidade coletiva histórico-social dos sujeitos. A prática pedagógica intercultural potencializa a promoção de formas de convivência na diversidade, em um processo recíproco de enriquecimento da alteridade, de encontro com o outro. Como resultados, no encontro entre a professora e as crianças imigrantes, constatou-se no contexto pesquisado, uma postura acolhedora e cuidadosa por parte da professora, promovendo uma relação afetiva com as crianças. No entanto, observou-se limitações na promoção de uma prática pedagógica na perspectiva intercultural, no que tange a invisibilidade para questões sociais e culturais na organização do contexto educativo. Nesse contexto, acredita-se ser necessário lançar um olhar atento para a formação de professores em busca de pensar percursos formativos em uma perspectiva intercultural, contribuindo, assim, para a construção e sustentação de uma prática pedagógica que promova novas formas de convivência e de encontro com o outro e suas singularidades.
SIGNIFICAÇÕES SOBRE AS PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS DE PROFESSORAS DO ATENDIMENTO EDUCACIONAL ESPECIALIZADO
Authors: Cieslinski Carolina , Cordeiro Aliciene Fusca Machado , Fuck Andréia Heiderscheidt
Published: November 2024

Na pesquisa aqui apresentada constituímos uma formação continuada participativa e dialógica, com um grupo de professoras, com troca de saberes entre as participantes como fundamento para o desenvolvimento dos docentes (Nóvoa, 2002; Giroux, 1997). Nesta proposição, o percurso que realizamos contou com uma entrevista individual e sete encontros coletivos com oito professoras do Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) de uma rede pública no estado de Santa Catarina. Nestes encontros, a dialogia (Freire, 2011) e a participação das professoras foram os condutores para a discussão das práticas pedagógicas e do trabalho realizado por estas profissionais. Assim, temos como objetivo analisar quais as significações sobre as práticas pedagógicas das professoras foram modificadas nos diálogos realizados durante a formação. No percurso, as práticas pedagógicas foram discutidas com o aporte teórico da defectologia (Vigotski, 2021, 2022) e ao longo dos diálogos, entrelaçados com a teoria, as significações acerca dessas foram constituindo outras perspectivas para compreensão das (im)possibilidades do trabalho. As significações engendradas a partir da troca de saberes na formação, demonstraram mudanças no que se refere à compreensão: da importância de estratégias que envolvam o estudante na rotina e nos processos de ensino com sua classe; do AEE como um serviço que elabora estratégias para a inclusão do aluno e não um atendimento restrito à atividades no espaço da Sala de Recursos; da necessidade do embasamento teórico que fundamente as práticas pedagógicas, bem como de conhecer as particularidades de cada estudante a fim de criar práticas próprias ao seu desenvolvimento por caminhos alternativos (Vigotski, 2021).
O BRINCAR COMO MEDIADOR NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE MASCULINIDADES E FEMINILIDADES NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Bativa Matheus dos Santos , Magalhães Luciana de Oliveira Rocha
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo foi desenvolvido a partir da dissertação “Quem são os professores da educação infantil? Significações de professores sobre as relações de trabalho e gênero”, por meio das análises do núcleo de significação intitulado “Sexualidade e gênero na educação infantil: repensando masculinidades e feminilidades”. Nesse sentido, as análises foram feitas a partir dos pressupostos teórico-metodológicos do Materialismo Histórico-dialético e da Psicologia Sócio-histórica e teve por objetivos apreender sobre a brincadeira e a mediação para a construção de masculinidades e feminilidades na Educação Infantil e compreender a importância da escola e dos professores como participantes das construções de feminilidades e masculinidades não hegemônicas e críticas. Nessa esteira de pensamento, ao distanciar as crianças de brinquedos e brincadeiras “não apropriados” ao seu gênero, o professor está privando-as de estabelecerem outras experiências em relação a masculinidades e feminilidades que não sejam as hegemônicas. Portanto, a escola para a infância deve se estabelecer como um espaço inclusivo para que as masculinidades e feminilidades possam ser vivenciadas, que a imaginação das crianças possa experimentar e ter liberdade de construir vivências de masculinidades e feminilidades não hegemônicas e críticas.
OS SIGNIFICADOS DA DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL
Authors: Brito Andre Luiz Correa de , Nascimento Cláudia Castro de Carvalho , Wuo Andrea Soares
Published: November 2024

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de um estudo realizado com estudantes de um curso de licenciatura em Educação Especial acerca de suas compreensões sobre o estudante com deficiência intelectual e o seu desenvolvimento educacional. Realizamos uma reflexão sobre a Educação Inclusiva como princípio da educação, chamando a atenção para o cuidado como elemento presente na prática pedagógica. Na sequência, refletimos sobre a concepção de deficiência no contexto social, sob a lente dos estudos críticos da deficiência. Apresentamos a concepção de deficiência intelectual, inspirada na obra de Vigotski, para compreender o estudante no processo educacional e a formação do educador especial. A pesquisa, de abordagem qualitativa, utilizou como instrumento de produção de dados a aplicação de um questionário de opinião. A análise dos resultados se deu mediante análise de conteúdo. Os resultados mostram que a identidade da pessoa com deficiência intelectual, no processo de desenvolvimento educacional, é vista como contrastiva, aprisionada a sua própria condição pela autoridade do discurso determinista do professor, que, pela ausência de conhecimento sobre o seu papel e a importância de sua atuação na escolarização da pessoa com deficiência intelectual, está sujeito ao discurso impositivo, produzido institucionalmente, promovendo sua exclusão na interação com seus pares e na participação ativa de um saber compartilhado e valorizado.
O TRABALHO MULTIDISCIPLINAR COM CRIANÇAS EM ALFABETIZAÇÃO
Authors: Umbelino Janaina Damasco
Published: November 2024

Este artigo apresenta discussões resultantes de um trabalho de pesquisa e de extensão acadêmica, cujo projeto foi realizado com crianças de 2º e 3º anos do Ensino Fundamental, em uma escola pública municipal do interior do Paraná. A partir dos estudos de autores da Teoria Histórico-Cultural, como Vigotski, Luria, Leontiev e Elkonin, compreende-se que uma atividade significativa acontece quando o sujeito encontra motivos para a realização das ações que compõem o processo de aprendizagem e as inter-relações possíveis em sala de aula. O trabalho relatado foi desenvolvido durante os anos de 2022 e 2023, com o objetivo de acompanhar o processo de alfabetização de crianças com níveis diferentes e dificuldade de leitura e de escrita. Assim, neste texto, em um primeiro momento, apresentam-se o projeto, os seus fundamentos teóricos e o seu desenvolvimento. Na sequência, destacam-se as relações entre as categorias de aprendizagem e afeto e a sua influência no processo de desenvolvimento da aprendizagem das crianças. Considera-se a necessidade de interação entre professores e crianças, assim como a construção de espaços de confiança para a produção de relatos espontâneos de suas vivências e experiências. Enfatiza-se a necessidade de continuar a discussão sobre a relação entre a aprendizagem e o afeto, trazida por autores precursores da Teoria Histórico-Cultural.
LO ÚTIL PUEDE DAÑAR CUANDO SE EMPLEA DE FORMA INADECUADA
Authors: Beatón Guillermo Arias
Published: November 2024

Desde hace siglos se ha insistido en que las ciencias existen para conocer cómo funcionan las leyes de la naturaleza, la sociedad y los seres vivos. Se dice que este conocimiento es necesario, para que, cuando se aplique cualquier resultado científico o tecnológico, se haga obedeciendo las leyes que rigen el adecuado desarrollo y transformación del hecho que se desee mejorar o transformar. Esta alerta que la enuncia Francis Bacon, en el siglo XVIII, tiene antecedentes en los escritos y enunciados de Confucio, en China y en la Pacha Mama, en América Latina. El presente trabajo, pretende abordar un tema que está muy relacionado con el no cumplimiento de estos principios teóricos y metodológicos del quehacer científico, tecnológico, social, cultural y humano (pedagógico y educativo).  Se trata del empleo de la tecnología digital en los niños que aún no tienen el desarrollo necesario del lenguaje oral, de los esquemas perceptuales y el esencial vínculo emocional con las demás personas que los cuidan y educan. Existen alertas de especialistas que plantean que el empleo precoz de esas tecnologías digitales puede llegar a producir severas alteraciones en el desarrollo infantil, llegando los niños a presentar síntomas semejantes a los del espectro autista, la hiperactividad y el déficit de atención. Este trabajo, tiene el propósito de explicar el porqué de dichas alteraciones, cuando no se obedecen las leyes que rigen el desarrollo psíquico humano desde el momento del nacimiento y durante los primeros años. De esta forma y atendiendo a las leyes del desarrollo infantil, también se sugerirá, cuándo y cómo se deben introducir estos importantes medios tecnológicos, para que contribuyan al mejor desarrollo psicológico desde las edades tempranas.
PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS
Authors: Damasco Umbelino Janaina , Maria Alves Solange
Published: November 2024

Este Dossiê, que tem como título “Práticas pedagógicas: elemento basilar às ambiências de aprendizagem”, representa  a materialização de um esforço coletivo de Grupos de pesquisa que compõem o Eixo 4: Organização e práticas educativas na Educação Básica, do Seminário Nacional de Pesquisa em Educação – SENPE. Neste sentido, a partir das discussões originadas do Grupo de Trabalho (GT) do Eixo  Organização e Práticas Educativas na Educação Básica, do Seminário Nacional de Pesquisa em Educação (SENPE), levantou-se os seguintes questionamentos: Como as práticas pedagógicas estão sendo investigadas? Quais os pressupostos que as amparam? Que contribuições trazem para a criação de ambiências de aprendizagem? Sem a pretensão de respostas definitivas, mas com foco nas questões colocadas, estão acolhidos aqui um conjunto de estudos, todos frutos de investigações de diferentes tipos e sob diferentes enfoques teórico-metodológicos, ocupados com a prática pedagógica e seus desafios nestes tempos de movimentos frenéticos de transformações políticas, econômicas, culturais e ideológicas de toda ordem, em que vivemos.
Semantic Analysis of Auto-Generated Sentences Using Quantum Natural Language Processing
Authors: Kavya J. , Krishnaveni K. , Namratha K. , Gowri D. Lakshmi , Madhavi M.
Published: November 2024

Abstract: Quantum Natural Language Processing (QNLP) represents a pioneering approach to understanding and analyzing
natural language by leveraging the principles of quantum computing. This project aims to explore the semantic analysis of autogenerated sentences using QNLP techniques. Traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods have achieved
significant milestones in language understanding and generation; however, they often struggle with the intricacies of context,
ambiguity, and the vast computational resources required for complex tasks. QNLP offers a novel paradigm by utilizing the
superposition and entanglement properties of quantum states, potentially revolutionizing how semantic meaning is extracted and
processed.
The primary objective of this project is to develop a QNLP framework capable of performing semantic analysis on autogenerated sentences. We will investigate the application of quantum algorithms and quantum machine learning models to
decode the semantic structure and context of sentences generated by language models. This involves encoding textual data into
quantum states, applying quantum gates and circuits to manipulate these states, and measuring the outcomes to interpret
semantic information.
By integrating quantum computing with NLP, this project seeks to achieve higher accuracy and efficiency in understanding
complex language patterns. The anticipated outcomes include a comprehensive evaluation of QNLP's performance in semantic
analysis, a comparison with classical NLP methods, and potential advancements in language processing tasks such as sentiment
analysis, language translation, and text summarization. This project will contribute to the growing body of research at the
intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, paving the way for innovative solutions in the field of natural
language processing.
Assessing MRI Scans of Spinal Disc Degeneration Using Machine Learning
Authors: Mali Manisha , Aitwadekar Dhruv , Gaikwad Swaraj , Deshmukh Rajat , Choudhari Parth , Bhambure Aneesh
Published: November 2024

Abstract: Chronic back pain caused by degenerative changes in the spinal disc has significantly impacted the quality of life of
patients. Magnetic resonance imaging gives a very clear visualization of the intervertebral disc; however, it is still subjective and
more mentally demanding when it is a manual assessment. Therefore, the present paper discusses the possibility of integrating
image processing techniques with machine learning algorithms in order to arrive at more accurate diagnosis for spinal disc
degeneration. Preprocessing the image, segmentation, and feature extraction are incorporated along with various machine
learning models like convolutional neural networks (CNN) and support vector machines (SVM) into the review of present
methodologies. Our results show that these hybrid approaches improve classification accuracy and aid in early detection for
better management of the patient. This project helps in identifying the four stages of spinal disc degeneration.
Comparative Analysis of Price Fixing in India and USA - An Overview
Authors: Chatterji Dr. Souvik , Modak Anindita , Samaddar Samrat
Published: November 2024

Abstract: The Preamble to the Indian Constitution states that- “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to
constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
Justice, social, economic and political.
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. EQUALITY of status and of opportunity and to promote among
them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.
In Our Constituent Assembly this twenty-sixth day of November 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO
OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.”
It is a reflection of the core constitutional values and declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
committed to Justice, Equality and Liberty for the people. The objective of the Competition Act, 2002, also reflects the same core
values as our Indian Constitution. It clearly states the following objectives:
 to prevent practices having adverse effect on competition.
 to promote and sustain competition in markets.
 to protect the interests of consumers.
 to ensure freedom of trade carried on by other participants in markets, in India, and for matters connected therewith or
incidental thereto.
It is here to be noted that prior to the Competition Act, 2002, the Monopolies and Restrictive TradePractices (MRTP) Act, 1969,
was the first piece of legislation to deal with antitrust law in India and to restraint the abuse of market power. However, at the
wake of globalization, liberalization and privatization the MRTP Act, 1969 was considered as obsolete and was replaced by the
Competition Act, 2002, on the recommendation of the Raghavan Committee.
The Competition Act, 2002, as amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007, or the MRTP Act, 1969, were however not
the first piece of legislation to deal with the antitrust law globally nor did it first originate in India. The antitrust law was for the
very first time developed in the United States in the late nineteenth C.E.
In this paper we will be making a detailed comparison between USA and India with respect to Price Fixing, the related
legislations and the agencies dealing with such issues in their respective jurisdiction
IPSO and SVM-Based Prevention Techniques for E-fraud: A Result Oriented Study
Authors: Kulkarni Utkarsha , Paikrao Rahul
Published: November 2024

Abstract: Fraud is an intentionally deceptive action designed to provide the perpetrator with an unlawful gain or deny a victim a
right. Fraud activities can be carried out by individuals, multiple individuals, or a business firm. This research aims to construct
a deep convolutional neural network model to detect anomalies from regular patterns produced by competitive swarm
optimization, with a strong focus and emphasis on fraud scenarios that cannot be detected using prior records or supervised
learning. This algorithm classifies the fraud activity using real-time and another available dataset compared with the existing
algorithms
AgriSense: Plant Disease Detection Model
Authors: Lakhe Prathamesh
Published: November 2024

This study focusses on the creation and use of AgriSense, a web-based tool for classifying and identifying plant
diseases through the uploading of images. The program uses a CNN model trained on a library of plant leaf images to identify
healthy, powdery mildew, and rust-infected plant leaves. It is also equipped with features where users can send pictures in ZIP
format containing several photos and get a health percentage of all the files. This solution will help farmers and agricultural
professionals use the method of early disease detection and monitoring to prevent loss and improve crop yield quality. It then
focuses on examining the current state of the system, its efficiency, and recommendations for further enhancement.
Is the Revenue Diversification Strategy in Sharia Banks Effective during Covid-19 Pandemic?
Authors: Iskandar Rizkiana , Urna Fasihat Dian
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This research aims to examine the role of revenue diversification in ensuring financial performance remains stable and various risks in Islamic banks can be mitigated.
Methodology/approach: This type of research is quantitative and uses purposive sampling on the Islamic banking statistical report published by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) on March 2021 to June 2023. The data will be tested using multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS version 21.
Findings: The results of the study indicate that the diversification strategy implemented by Sharia Banks in Indonesia can improve financial performance as proxied by ROA and ROE, and can reduce financing risk as proxied by NPF.
Practical implications: The results of this study are expected to provide recommendations for Islamic banking in determining various non-operational activity policies to maximize income in various conditions, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Originality/value: This study tries to see the effect of income diversification strategy by increasing non-operational income that can be done as an effort to maintain the financial stability of Islamic banks in any condition. In addition, the researcher added control variables in the form of total assets, capital, FDR, and the Sharia Supervisory Board (DPS) to strengthen the research results.
DEVELOPMENT, SCREENING AND OPTIMIZATION OF ROSUVASTATIN LOADED NANOSTRUCTURED LIPID CARRIERS FOR IMPROVED THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY
Authors: Shaheen El Sayed Gamal E. , Anwar Walid , Abu-Elyazid Sherif K. , Afouna Mohsen I.
Published: November 2024

Objective: the aim of the current study was to be screening of the formulation components, prepare ROS-NLCs by hot homogenization–ultrasonication technique and optimized by Full factorial design then formulations prepared were further characterized.
Methods: The screening experiments were carried out to select the most suitable solid lipids, liquid lipids, and surfactants. Moreover, physical compatibility between the solid lipids and liquid lipids, along with their proportions, was evaluated. Additionally, characterization and optimization of the developed formulations were outlined and identified. Primarily, the solubility of ROS-Ca in various solid lipids and liquid lipids is the key factor for choosing the optimal one.
Results: Stearic acid, Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS), and Compritol®888 ATO exhibited a higher ability to solubilize ROS-Ca, with solid lipid values per 10 mg of ROS-Ca (w/w) recorded as 750±3.56 mg, 1250±4.36 mg, and 1750±5.16 mg, respectively. In the systematic screening of different liquid lipids, Transcutol® HP (98.41 mg/ml), CapryolTM90 (78.64 mg/ml), and Labrafac MC60 (64.36 mg/ml) demonstrated a good affinity for the drug. The (Stearic acid-Transcutol® HP) mixture showed phase separation with oil droplet residue on filter paper, whereas the (GMS-Transcutol® HP) mixture showed no separation and left no oil droplet residue on filter paper. The optimized NLC formulations composed of glyceryl monostearate GMS (solid lipid) and Transcutol® HP (liquid lipid) as lipid phase, poloxamer 188 and Tween 80 (1:1 ratio) as surfactants.
Conclusions: Study concludes the ability of NLCs to improve the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs by enhancing solubilization and dissolution rates in the gastrointestinal tract is well-recognized.
                
Peer Review History:
Received 11 July 2024;   Reviewed 15 September 2024; Accepted 22 October; Available online 15 November 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Asia Selman Abdullah, Pharmacy institute, University of Basrah, Iraq, asia_abdullah65@yahoo.com
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.5/10
Reviewers:
Antonio José de Jesus Evangelista, Federal University of Ceará, UFC, Brazil, tony_biomed@hotmail.com
Asmaa Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Khalifa, Pharos University, Alexandria, Egypt, asmaa.khalifa@pua.edu.eg