bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Positive associations between school suspension and student problem behaviour: Recent Australian findings
Authors: Hemphill Sheryl , Broderick David , Heerde Jessica
Published: December 2023

School suspension—the temporary removal of a student from school—is one of the most severe responses to student misbehaviour in Australian schools. Evidence suggests school suspension is associated with negative behavioural outcomes in adolescence. Using data from the International Youth Development Study, a large longitudinal study of adolescent development, this research found positive associations between school suspension and adolescent problem behaviour. These associations remained after taking into account other known risk factors for such behaviours. The paper discusses the implications for policy development around the management of student misbehaviour and conduct breaches.
Returning to work after armed robbery in the workplace
Authors: Fuller Georgina , Ng Simon
Published: December 2023

Armed robbery exposes workers to serious harm in an environment where day-to-day safety is not normally a concern, and can have a wide range of negative consequences for employees. Victims may find it difficult to return to or cope at work. This research examined a sample of 93 victims of armed robbery in the workplace from the AIC’s Database of Victimisation Experiences to determine what helped or hindered their return to work. The results are discussed in the context of enhancing how small businesses respond to and support victims of armed robbery in the workplace.
Evaluation of the ReBoot Intensive Intervention Trial: Final report
Authors: Lyneham Samantha , Voce Isabella , Fuller Georgina , Boxall Hayley
Published: December 2023

The ReBoot program was designed to assist young people in Adelaide who are in contact with the criminal justice system and at risk of reoffending. It works with young offenders aged 14–18, their families, communities and the justice system to reduce offending and antisocial behaviours; increase engagement in education and employment; and increase engagement in structured, prosocial activities such as sport and volunteering. The program includes intensive case management, peer mentoring and a wilderness camp.The Australian Institute of Criminology was commissioned by the South Australia Attorney-General’s Department to conduct a process and outcome evaluation of the ReBoot Intensive Intervention Trial. This report describes the findings of the process and outcome evaluations. The evaluations used semi-structured interviews to obtain the views of 50 stakeholders involved in the delivery and management of the ReBoot program, 14 young people who engaged in the trial program and seven of their parents/carers. This qualitative information was supplemented by the analysis of administrative and assessment data collected by ReBoot service providers. Together, these data provide an important insight into the delivery and impact of the ReBoot program. Overall, the process evaluation findings show that the ReBoot program was largely implemented as intended, fills an important gap in service provision for young offenders in South Australia, and provides a useful option in sentencing and family conference outcomes.
Factors Affecting the Attraction of Foreign Direct Investment in Hanoi - Vietnam
Authors: Ha Le Thanh
Published: December 2023

For developing countries, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) plays an extremely important role, contributing to improving production capacity, developing markets, promoting growth, and forming a dynamic economy. This research article aims to clarify the factors affecting the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Hanoi city (Vietnam), in the context of the 4.0 industrial revolution. This is the basis to suggest useful solutions for Hanoi to promote FDI attraction in the coming years.
提升一位老年患者初接受血液透析自我照顧能力之護理經驗
Authors: 邱雅鈴 邱雅鈴 , 林仲祺 林仲祺 , 梁家榕 梁家榕
Published: December 2023

本文描述一位老年糖尿病腎病變併慢性腎臟病第四期個案，選擇未來接受血液透析治療並預先建立動靜脈瘻管，在缺乏心理準備下即進入透析治療階段，治療初期因對自我照顧方式不了解，而引發焦慮情緒之護理經驗。護理期間自2020年2月18日至3月31日，筆者運用五大層面進行整體性評估與收集資料，確立個案有體液容積過量、健康維護能力失常、焦慮之健康問題；護理期間提供個別性照護措施，使個案進而適應老年透析生活。建議未來可將透析護理指導製作成衛教影片，並編製QR code條碼使透析患者及家屬能透過智慧型手機的普遍性與便利性即時獲取衛教資訊，對於強化其自我照顧能力及提升老年透析生活品質達雙重之效。

 

This article describes the nursing experience of caring an elderly diabetic nephropathy and stage 4 chronic kidney disease patient received arteriovenous fistula creation after decided hemodialysis treatment, leading him to long-term hemodialysis without preparation and felt anxious due to lack of self-care ability. During nursing period from February 18 to March 31, 2020, following the five major aspects, the problems included excessive fluid volume, ineffective health maintenance, and anxiety. During the nursing process, the author provided individual care to help patient adapted to the elderly dialysis life. Make dialysis health education video, generate QR code can help dialysis patients and families obtain health education information immediately through the universality and convenience of smartphones, which can have a dual effect on strengthening self-care ability and improving the quality of elderly dialysis life.

 
一位血液透析病人罹患周邊動脈阻塞疾病併發截肢之護理經驗
Authors: 李子瑜 李子瑜 , 林嘉慧 林嘉慧 , 黃羿華 黃羿華
Published: December 2023

本文敘述一位血液透析個案合併周邊動脈阻塞疾病導致傷口惡化面臨左膝下截肢，截肢後的外觀及結構改變，造成其心理巨大的衝擊與震撼。護理期間於2021年4月8日至2021年6月30日，運用Gordon十一項健康功能型態進行整體評估，藉由會談、護理、觀察及傾聽技巧收集資料，確立個案有營養不均衡:少於身體需要、身體活動功能障礙及身體心像紊亂之健康問題。照護期間利用蛋白質替換食譜QR code，採循序漸進的飲食計畫改善營養狀態，教導家屬截肢後產生的身體功能障礙和負面情緒之照護技巧，運用主動關懷、陪伴、引導其表達內心感受、鼓勵家人參與陪伴支持。照顧截肢病人在面對此段挫敗的人生經歷，醫療人員應積極協助面對不可逆的合併症，並提升其自我照護知識與能力，重建正向態度找回自我控制權迎向新生活。

 

This article describes the nursing experience of a hemodialysis patient with PAOD receiving below-knee amputation. The appearance and structural changes of the amputated limb had a huge psychological impact and shock. The nursing period was from April 8 to June 30, 2021, using Gordon’s 11 Functional Health Patterns were to collect information through direct care, observation, medical records and interviews. Identified problems included inadequate nutrition, impaired physical mobility and body image disturbance. During the nursing process, provided individualized nursing, designed protein exchange recipe guided by QR code, monitored his nutritional status and taught his family after amputation care skill. The author performed active caring and accompanied him to guide him express his deep mind feelings and to encourage his family to give support and accompany. Medical professionals should actively help amputees face irreversible complications, enhance their knowledge and self-care skills, rebuild positive attitudes, regain self-control and move forward to a new life.

 
國小高年級生關懷與正義兩難情境道德判斷之研究
Authors: 邱莉淇 邱莉淇 , 陳煥文 陳煥文
Published: December 2023

正義道德強調平等性及公平性;而關懷道德強調人際中特殊關係脈絡,及親疏遠近的區別。本研究的目的在使用自編的「國小高年級生關懷與正義兩難情境之道德判斷量表」,來瞭解國小生在關懷與正義道德衝突情境的道德判斷傾向,並研究個人因親疏遠近的不同所做的道德判斷反應差異,並探討重要背景變項與正義和關懷取向的關聯性。由 390 位受試者的資料顯示國小生在量表上的整體表現傾向於正義思維取向,量表透過因素分析得到三個主要因素;受試者會因為不同的親疏遠近對象、不同的情境而產生顯著反應差異,由好朋友至不熟的朋友,平均分數逐次降低。有顯著影響的重要背景變項為學校規模與學校地區。

 

Justice-oriented moral reasoning emphasizes equality and fairness, whereas care ethics focus on specific interpersonal relationships. The present study explored the psychometric properties of a scale designed to measure care versus justice dilemmas and to evaluate the prevailing tendencies in moral judgment among elementary students. Additionally, the study considered the effects of intimacy distance and situational factors on moral judgment, and it investigated the association between key background variables and moral reasoning. The study included 390 participants. Generally, the students’ responses on the scale tended toward justice-oriented moral reasoning. Factor analysis of the scale revealed three factors. As the degree of intimacy shifted from close friends to strangers, the mean scores on the scale decreased significantly. Significant variations were also observed in mean scores across different situations. Background variables, such asthe size and geographical location of the schools exerted a significant influence on moral reasoning.

 
利用局部二值模型及空間注意力進行街景圖像修復
Authors: 劉佾雲 劉佾雲 , 許雅婷 許雅婷 , Ya-Ting Hsu 林朝興
Published: December 2023

基於現有的圖像修復方法，如傳統暗房技術以及 Photoshop 修復技術等，皆較需費時的人工修補，而若使用自動修補功能，亦經常造成預測修補結構不完整，導致修補效果不理想。為了有效解決上述的問題，我們的專題先讓使用者透過筆刷進行簡單的塗抹覆蓋，模擬照片破損之區域(mask 區域)。再利用 Local Binary Pattern(LBP) Learning Network 經由 Unet++架構生成預測區域修補結構，並透過門控卷積(Gated Convolution)學習圖像及空間資訊，搭配 Spatial Attention 機制，最後利用 Coarse-to-Fine 方法進行Image Inpainting Network 修補，產生 mask 區域之修補重繪結果。與本專題的研發成果相比，Photoshop 及原論文的預測結果皆較無法準確修補應有結構，且後者修補結果有明顯的色差。此外，在 SSIM 和 PSNR 兩項指標上，本專題的修補成果與原論文相比，分別提升 2.4%及 14.6%，達到 0.9848 與 38.82。

 

The existing image inpainting methods, such as traditional darkroom techniques and Photoshop inpainting techniques, all require time-consuming manual restoration. The use of automatic restoration functions often result in incomplete predicted restoration structures, leading to unsatisfactory restoration results. To effectively solve this issue, our project first allows users to simulate the damaged area (masked area) of a photo by simply covering it with a brush. Then, we use Local Binary Pattern (LBP) Learning Network to generate the predicted region repair structure through the Unet++ framework and learn the image and spatial information through Gated Convolution with Spatial Attention. We finally use the Coarse-to Fine method to perform Image Inpainting Network to repair the masked region. Compared with the results of our project, the prediction results of Photoshop and the referenced work are less accurate in repairing the existing structure, and the latter also has obvious color difference. In addition, compared with the referenced work, the repair results of this project were improved by 2.4% and 14.6% to 0.9848 and 38.82 in terms of SSIM and PSNR, respectively.

 
記憶所繫之墓：盧嘉興對左鎮李公墓碑的探勘、考證與敘事
Authors: 陳肇萱 陳肇萱
Published: December 2023

本文旨在描述盧嘉興（1918-1992）作為一位自學型的民間文史研究者，透過地方文史社群的連結，從臺南左鎮公墓中的一通墓碑，發掘一段平埔家族歷史記憶的過程。目前學界對於日治以來直至戰後地方民俗學與文史掌故的歷史背景，已累積相當可觀的成果，但較少針對個別文史工作者的行動與成果，爬梳地方歷史記憶在戰後如何經由文化社群的互動與連結而逐漸形成具備實證與知識保存意義的歷史紀錄。戰後地方文史者的交集與重新詮釋民間文化知識的脈絡，是本文關注的細節。盧嘉興在1982年發表的〈左鎮公墓內鐫新港籍五品銜李公墓勘考記〉一文，除了描述其個人勘查古墓碑文線索的歷史考據過程外，亦是一份紀錄地方知識網絡互動的材料。該文內容不但考證墓主夫婦來自平埔族群的地方領導家族，同時也記錄了作者推理的過程。從他在解謎過程中與地方文物採集者陳春木的互動，並且與李家後人往來的紀錄中，可觀察地方文史社群在集體協作下形成歷史知識的脈絡。本文將從這篇文章為線索，探討盧嘉興在該篇論文中呈現的學思歷程與敘事特徵，並從《吳新榮日記》中追溯他在50至60年代在臺南縣市文獻會同好互動、往來的細節，共同發展社群研究關懷、挖掘地方歷史記憶的過程。

 

The purpose of this article is to describe and discuss how Lu Chia-Hsing (盧嘉興, 1918-1992), a self-taught folk historian and researcher, excavated a piece of the history and memory of the Ping-pu tribe from a tombstone in the Left Town Public Cemetery in Tainan. While the academic community has accumulated considerable research on how historical memory has been shaped, replicated, and represented since the Japanese colonial period until after World War II, there is little discussion of how fragmented historical memory can be reconnected. It is a highly worthwhile topic to explore how local activists find, organize, analyze, and write historical knowledge that has already been forgotten or even erased, to preserve it as empirical and knowledge-bearing evidence. In Lu’s article written in 1982, he not only describes the process of historical research on the tombstone inscription, but also provides material for recording the interactions of local knowledge networks. The article not only establishes the historical evidence that the couple buried in the tomb were from the Ping-pu tribe and were local leaders, but also records the author’s reasoning process. From his interactions with local collectors of cultural relics, such as Chen Chun-mu(陳春木), and the records of his contacts with the descendants of the Li family, it can be observed how local folk history communities formed the context of historical knowledge through collective collaboration. This article will explore Lu’s personal learning process and narrative characteristics from this article as a clue, and from his interactions with Wu Hsin-Jung(吳新榮) in the 1950s and 1960s, we will explore how folk historians collaborate with communities to excavate local historical memories.

 
Convulsioni e stato di male epilettico: schema sinottico per l'intervento in emergenza/urgenza - Aggiornamento 2023
Authors: Quarantiello Flavio , Furcolo Giuseppe
Published: December 2023

The updated revision of the epilepticus status (ES) thera-py poster is addressed to all paediatric emergency work-ers, but not to parents and/or lay people; it does not ad-dress the management of neonatal and nonconvulsive sei-zures. The objective of this poster is to summarize the management and treatment of the child presenting with seizures that can progress to ES.
Un'insolita associazione: iperferritinemia e cataratta
Authors: Guardo Chiara , Esposto Pia , Chinello Matteo
Published: December 2023

Hyperferritinemia associated to cataract (HFC) is a rare genetic condition. In this report, the case of a 3 year old boy diagnosed with HFC is presented.
Board Composition and Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Ethiopia
Authors: Zeleke Lakachew Walie , Guyo Wario , Moronge Makori
Published: December 2023

The objective of the study was to determine the influence of board composition on performance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Ethiopia through descriptive survey and correlational research designs. The study achieved 72.6% response rate from 276 chief executives and 199 board chairpersons analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed a positive relationship between board composition and performance of local NGOs. The results also showed that majority of the boards are characterized by limited diversity (male dominated), lack clearly constituted board committees and challenged on enablers of board function (infrequent meetings). Nonetheless, board diversity, effectiveness of the boards in carrying out their functions, and the existence of board committees were all important factors for determining performance of NGOs. With these findings, the study recommends setting of clear eligibility criteria for board appointments/elections, setting term limits, holding regular elections, regular appraisal of board and CEOs performance, induction of new board members, providing clear terms of references and encouraging gender diversity. Since the study was based on views of the board chairpersons and chief executive officers, secondary data and assessments of the external stakeholders can be used to triangulate the findings.
Satisfacción sexual: revisión de los factores individuales y de pareja relacionados
Authors: Ahumada G Sandra , Lüttges D. Carolina , Molina G. Temistocles , Torres G. Soledad
Published: December 2023

Sexual satisfaction, understood as a subjective assessment of liking or disliking a person makes regarding their sexual life, is now considered a key factor of sexual health and an important indicator for health and quality of life, according to WHO guidelines. Therefore, this issue has become increasingly relevant in the studies on sexuality and health. However, the information available in Chile and Latin America is limited, suggesting the need to generate studies to have updated knowledge regarding to chilean reality
Radioprotección en radioyodoterapia para cáncer tiroideo
Authors: Carmona C. Jaime , Zhindon P. Juan Pablo , González A. Javiera , Fernández B., René , González E. Patricio
Published: December 2023

Radioiodine therapy is a widely useful tool used in adjuvant treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer and has proven beneficial effect. Is crucial to safeguard and prevent caregivers, medical staff and the general public from the patients treated with I-131 in order to minimize radiation exposure and avoid unnecessary irradiation. There are many guidelines recomendations (ATA, EANM) that are helpful for the prevention, minimize of exposure and possible contamination from the patient. The aim of this study is to provide radiation protection measures used in radioiodine therapy order to avoid contamination of the patient and his environment.
¿Es el factor de crecimiento nervioso (NGF) un marcador útil durante el embarazo para la predicción de preeclampsia precoz?
Authors: Sepúlveda-Martínez Álvaro , Romero O. Carmen , Vega I. Margarita , Parra-Cordero Mauro
Published: December 2023

Preeclampsia is one of the major causes of maternal and perinatal death, mainly in the severe early-onset presentation. Second trimester uterine artery Doppler has been demonstrated to be the most sensitive isolated predictive marker of early-onset preeclampsia. However, consistent evidence demonstrated that preventive therapies (aspirin or antioxidants) are not useful during mid-gestation. First trimester uterine artery Doppler has lower sensitivities for severe preeclampsia than second trimester measurement, but by performing a combined predictive model (uterine artery Doppler, biochemical angiogenic markers such as Placental Growth Factor, mean arterial blood pressure and maternal history) the sensitivity is significantly improved. Moreover, recent meta-analysis demonstrated that preventive therapies such as aspirin are useful only when begins before 16 weeks. The Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) is a member of the neurotrophin family with an important role in the development of cholinergic neurons. Recent studies demonstrated that NGF is a potent angiogenic factor in non-neurologic tissues. Patients with preeclampsia demonstrated decreased plasma levels of NGF immediately before delivery. The aim of this review is to evaluate the potential role of NGF as a biochemical

marker of altered angiogenesis during pregnancy for prediction of early-onset preeclampsia
Aplicación de un modelo de acompañamiento docente para la instalación e implementación curricular (MADIIC) Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Chile
Authors: Figueroa SM. Carolina , Gutiérrez P. Sandra Gutiérrez P.
Published: December 2023

Curricular innovation at the University of Chile Faculty of Medicine carries a considerable challenge to teaching practice and to all the “actors” involved in the educational process. It is essential to create the right conditions to perform the desired improvements; therefore, keeping this in mind, from the year 2012 we began to apply a model of Teachers’ Accompaniment, favouring their reflection capabilities through out a collaborative and participatory process for proper installation and implementation of the innovation process.
Participación estudiantil en el proceso de reforma curricular del pregrado de Medicina en la Universidad de Chile: evaluación y desafíos
Authors: Troncoso R. Jonathan , Libuy R. Matías , González A. Cristián , Cunill D. Vicente
Published: December 2023

In recent years, students have been steadily gaining a much more active role in the process of curriculum reform of undergraduate medical studies which has been conducted at the University of Chile, participating in different stages of curriculum transformation, generating discussion and demanding greater incidence on decision-making arenas. Such participation has led to students’ diagnoses and proposals that have been presented in institutional democratic spaces. Nevertheless, there are still some pending challenges in this reform, like: improving the quality of teaching in all clinical campus, studying and implementing measures to reduce the impact of a negative environment, improving the monitorization of its alumni and the compliance of the graduates’ profile, deepening the process of professionalization of teaching and promoting a democratic culture by encouraging the inclusion of all clinical campus in decision making spaces. Despite all the difficulties identified, ongoing curricular reform process is perceived by the students as an opportunity to move forward in the building of a participatory Medical School, which can respond with excellence to the needs and demands Chile makes to its largest and oldest public university.
Reflexiones de una docente: ser como un diapasón
Authors: Millán K. Teresa
Published: December 2023

The following article compares what a universitary teacher in health sciences should be. The author stablishes an analogy with the tuning-fork, saying that the teacher should also try to evoke a harmonious response in terms of human relations.
Enfermedades por superantígenos en Dermatología Pediátrica: una serie de casos
Authors: Schroder Huaquín Claudia , Aranibar Durán Ligia
Published: December 2023

Superantigen diseases (SAg) are part of a series of pathologies triggered or exacerbated by antigens, such as bacteria or viruses, which non-specifically stimulates a large population of T-lymphocytes. Their clonal proliferation often leads into a cytokine storm, which is responsible for the clinical manifestations. These diseases differ in their severity and in their clinical expression, ranging from exclusively cutaneous involvement to the presence of potentially lethal multi-organ dysfunction. In recent times, the presentation of these diseases has increased considerably, especially in the pediatric population, thanks to the contribution of the COVID-19 virus in its role as superantigen. We present 6 clinical cases in the pediatric population that presented symptoms attributable to disease due to superantigens.
Angiografía coronaria normal. Una forma de evaluar el uso apropiado de la indicación de este estudio.
Authors: Ugalde P. Héctor , Morris C. Raimundo , Pino L. Ángela , Prat M. Hernán
Published: December 2023

Coronary angiography remains the gold standard when studying coronary artery disease. Currently, there are guidelines on how to do this diagnostic procedure and the diseases that require its application, however, a significant proportion of inappropriate exams are reported, with increased risk to patients and overall healthcare costs. This has not been evaluated in our country. In this study the last 500 normal consecutive coronary artery angiographies on patients with suspected coronary artery disease and 50 with severe 3 vessel disease. Three cardiologist with different experience, blinded to the coronariography results, were asked to review the clinical data of the 550 patients and decide if they would perform or not a coronary angiography. Then data were analyzed to identify potential causes for normal coronary angiographies. The results showed that in 100% of severe three vessel disease patients, cardiologist would perform coronary angiography and in normal exams, 60% would be performed, with 40% of them would have been inappropriate, similar to literature. We can conclude that normal coronary angiographies with a good indication exist and a significant proportion of exams should not have been done, suggesting a more careful application of guidelines and improved non invasive testing before invasive exams.
Fármacos de repropósito para combatir la quimiorresistencia en el cáncer ovárico epitelial
Authors: Garrido P. Maritza , Romero O. Carmen
Published: December 2023

Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is one of the most lethal gynecological cancers both in Chile and worldwide. Treatment in advanced stages is cytoreductive surgery followed by chemotherapy, based on platinum and taxanes. Unfortunately, resistance to chemotherapy is a frequent phenomenon in patients with EOC, worsening their prognosis. Therefore, the study of new drugs or complementary therapies to existing ones is essential to benefit EOC patients. Drug repurposing, or the use of old drugs that are commonly used for other purposes, may be key in the development of new therapies for EOC. This strategy, unlike de novo drug development, can be much cheaper, safer, and faster to implement. In this context, widely used drugs such as metformin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have shown promising antitumor effects in the context of cancer, including in different EOC models. In this work, we review the current evidence related to the antitumor effects of metformin and NSAIDs in tumor cells, with an emphasis on ovarian cancer cells and their projections for use in the context of EOC.
Agriculture conditions in the areas of Russia-Ukraine war Conflict
Authors: Pechetti Bhuvana Chandra , Sahoo Subhra , Kabeerdas Nandana , Sai Kumar Korasala Naga Satya
Published: December 2023

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had extensive repercussions extending beyond its immediate political and humanitarian implications. Agriculture has emerged as a crucial sector significantly affected by this war, with ongoing hostilities disrupting farming practices, displacing populations, and causing substantial harm to agricultural infrastructure and assets. Resolving the agricultural crisis in the conflictaffected regions necessitates a comprehensive approach encompassing urgent humanitarian aid, the restoration of infrastructure, and assistance in rebuilding livelihoods. In the long run, efforts should concentrate on reconstructing agricultural systems, advocating sustainable practices, and revitalizing local economies. These measures are crucial for fostering resilience and ensuring food security within the affected communities. This paper aims to offer a succinct summary of the agricultural situation in the areas impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war.
Indigenous Approaches of Post Harvest Storage for NTFPS among Tribal Communities in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Kashyap Hema , Kumar Sajiwan
Published: December 2023

The present study was undertaken to identify the various indigenous NWFP storage structures and the methods of storing forest produces in the Dantewada district of Bastar division in Chhattisgarh state during the year 2018-19. The storage structures varied depending on the types and size of NWFPs, climatic conditions and rainfall etc. To fulfill the objectives of study, 60 households were selected randomly as a respondent. The findings if research indicated that most of the spoilage on NWFPs occurs due to improper storage techniques in the study area. It was also observed that NWFPs play a significant role in the economic empowerment of tribes by providing them with almost year-round income and employment. However, they do not get actual returns due to insufficient storage techniques. It is of economic value at the village level, especially for forest-fringed areas tribe, providing a significant source of income the whole year. Apart from this process providing cash income, it also plays an essential role in food security. Even today, in rural areas, forest produce is stored in traditional ways like bamboo bins, sacks made of jute, and plastic sack etc. With the passage of time, storage methods have also changed; this is why people now keep forest produce in plastic drums. But for this, the forest produce should be cleaned and dried thoroughly before storing it, so there is no problem to store. There is still need to invent more methods regarding storage so that the villagers can benefit from it in future.
Effect of Nitrogen Levels and Inoculation of Biofertilizers on Growth and Yield of Wheat
Authors: Kumar Sankathala Arun , Umesha C.
Published: December 2023

A field experiment titled ”Effect of Nitrogen levels and inoculation of Biofertilizers on growth and yield of Wheat’’ was conducted during Rabi 2022-23 at Crop Research Farm, Department ofAgronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P). The treatments consists of three different levels of Nitrogen-100%, 75% and 50% with combination of different levels of Azotobacter and Azospirillum. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with ten treatments which are replicated thrice.The soil of experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 6.9), low in organic carbon (0.112%), available N (278.93 kg/ ha), available P (10.8 kg/ha), and available K (206.4 kg/ha). The results obtained that combined application of Nitrogen 100% -150 kg/ha along with Azotobacter10g/kg and Azospirillum10g/kg seed (Treatment-3) significantly increased higher plant height (85.00 cm), number of tillers/hill (8.2), plant dry weight (21.00 g), number of effective tillers/hill (6.03), number of grains/spike (50.06), grain yield (4.96 t/ha) and straw yield (7.00 t/ha).
Effect of Biochar and FYM and its Interaction on Soil Health Indicator under the Salt Affected Soil
Authors: Pandey Astha , Jakasaniya M.S. , Inwati Devendra Kumar , Yadav Bharti , Singh Kajal , Bharteey Prem Kumar , Kumar Rajesh , Borah Sanjib Ranjan , Bahuguna Ayush
Published: December 2023

The exploration of using biochar in saline soils has garnered increasing interest in research. In the Kharif season of 2018, an experiment was conducted in the net house of the Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science at Anand Agricultural University, Anand. The aim was to study the impact of biochar and farmyard manure (FYM) on crop yield and the physical and chemical aspects of saline soil. The soil used in the experiment was loamy sand with good drainage and a pH of 8.0 at a depth of 0-15 cm. The experiment followed a completely randomized design factorial. The treatments involved four levels of biochar (B1: 0 t ha-1, B2: 2.5 t ha-1, B3: 5 t ha-1, B4: 7.5 t ha-1) and three levels of FYM (F1: 0 t ha-1, F2: 5 t ha-1, F3: 10 t ha-1). The results revealed that the presence of biochar significantly affected the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil post-harvest. Notably, there was a notable decrease in soil pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) with the application of biochar at 7.5 t ha-1 (B4). Additionally, at this level (7.5 t ha-1), biochar enhanced the soil’s physical properties by reducing bulk density and improving water retention, comparable to the effects observed at 5 t ha-1. Moreover, a substantial increase was observed in organic carbon, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and available NPK under the treatment F3 (FYM @ 10 t ha-1), which was on par with treatment F2 (FYM @ 5 t ha-1). Although there was a significant change in bacterial populations, no significant variation was observed in fungi and actinomycetes. In conclusion, the emerging body of knowledge supports the effectiveness of biochar addition in enhancing the physical, chemical, and biological properties of salt-affected soils.
UNVEILING CELLULAR DIVERSITY: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CELL CLUSTERING METHODS
Authors: Steven Paxton , Kaleb Zane
Published: December 2023

The study of cellular diversity has become increasingly critical in various fields of biology, including genomics, single-cell analysis, immunology, and cancer research. Cell clustering methods play a pivotal role in understanding and characterizing this diversity, enabling the identification of distinct cell populations within complex tissues and heterogeneous samples. This comprehensive guide aims to provide an overview of various cell clustering techniques, offering researchers a roadmap to navigate the intricacies of cellular heterogeneity analysis. In this guide, we begin by outlining the importance of cell clustering in elucidating cellular heterogeneity and its implications for biological research. We then discuss the foundational principles behind cell clustering methods, covering the broad spectrum of techniques, including traditional clustering algorithms, dimensionality reduction methods, and machine learning approaches. The guide delves into the practical aspects of data preprocessing, feature selection, and quality control, all of which are crucial steps before embarking on cell clustering. We also examine the specific challenges and considerations when dealing with single-cell RNA-sequencing data, which has emerged as a cornerstone technology in the study of cellular diversity.  Throughout the guide, we emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate clustering methods based on the research objectives, data characteristics, and biological context. We discuss various validation strategies and visualization tools to assess the quality and interpretability of clustering results.
Percepção do estigma em pacientes de hanseníase: implicações na gestão de saúde em Colinas, Maranhão, Brasil.
Authors: Batista Gardênia Monteiro , Cunha Sione Macedo da , Aliança Amanda Silva dos Santos
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Verificar as percepções e impactos do estigma em pacientes de hanseníase em Colinas Maranhão. Métodos: Estudo de caráter descritivo e quantitativo, em pacientes diagnosticados com Hanseníase desde 2016 a 2021, cadastrados na Estratégia de Saúde da Família. Instrumentos utilizados: Questionário Sociodemográfico, Escala de Participação do Paciente Hansênico, Escala de Estigma para pessoas acometidas pela hanseníase (EMIC-AP) e Questionário de Saúde do Paciente (PHQ-9). Resultados: 57,5% são homens com predominância da faixa etária de 70 anos ou mais. 58% destes foram classificados com algum nível de restrição social. 50% preferem evitar que as pessoas saibam sobre seu estado de saúde. Da mesma forma, 50% deles sente que a lepra pode gerar problemas para a vida social dos filhos ou familiares e 60% decidiu se afastar do trabalho ou de grupos sociais. Cerca de 53% apresentam depressão mínima a leve seguida por 48% para depressão moderadamente severa. Conclusão: O acompanhamento psicológico ao hanseniano deve ser realizado em todas as fases da doença, desde o diagnóstico até a alta.
Tecnologias de remoção de ferro em águas subterrâneas: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Da Costa da Silva Felipe , Monteiro Carrera Moraes Valéria , De Castro Coutinho Eliane , Morganne Campos Ribeiro Hebe , Fagundes Ferreira Chaves Andréa , Soares da Silva Barbosa Ana Júlia , Cardoso Lobão Gutierrez Lucy Anne
Published: December 2023

Este estudo objetivou realizar uma revisão sistemática de literatura atualizada das principais técnicas físico-químicas utilizadas na remoção de ferro presente em águas subterrâneas, que podem mitigar os problemas ambientais e contribuir para a sustentabilidade. O levantamento bibliográfico contou com o uso de três bases científicas de acesso aberto: Google Acadêmico (GA), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) e Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Observou-se que os tratamentos aplicados às águas subterrâneas com teores elevados de ferro têm se desenvolvido através de uma diversificação de técnicas, subsidiadas pelas características da água a ser tratada e das tecnologias disponíveis. A maioria dos estudos experimentais citados garantiu uma remoção superior a 90% do ferro presente na água após a aplicação de seus tratamentos. Concluiu-se que faz necessária a disseminação das técnicas expostas, dado o cenário de expansão da contaminação de ferro em mananciais subterrâneos por atividades antrópicas.
Efeitos do Ai Chi no equilíbrio e qualidade de vida na doença de Parkinson: relato de casos
Authors: Carvalho Araújo Vinícius , Almeida Ribeiro Valbert Andrei , Dos Anjos Furtado Sá Mariana , Bezerra de Lima Priscila , Figueira Araújo Crícia Regina , De Souza Alencar Taênya Cristina , Ferreira da Silva Rodrigo Luis
Published: December 2023

A fisioterapia aquática através da técnica Ai Chi pode ser considerada uma opção para tratamento de pacientes com doença de Parkinson (DP) que mantêm a independência funcional, pois visa proporcionar o aumento da flexibilidade articular e muscular, bem como a melhora do equilíbrio corporal, através do estímulo sensorial corporal em todas as direções do fluxo da água. Trata-se de um relato de dois casos de pacientes com DP de 56 e 67 anos de idade, com pontuação 2,5 e 3 na escala Hoehn Yahr modificada, foram aplicados os exercícios do Ai Chi em ambos em piscina aquecida a 33°C, durante 12 sessões, realizadas 2 vezes por semana, com duração de 20 a 30 minutos cada. Para avaliação foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg, teste Timed Up and Go, Índice de Tinetti, estesiometria e o Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire 39. Ambos os participantes apresentaram resultados positivos em todos os testes, escalas e questionário. Os resultados sugerem que um programa de exercícios de Ai Chi melhora o equilíbrio, a mobilidade, a capacidade motora e a qualidade de vida de pacientes acometidos por DP.
Modelación y análisis estadístico de lahares 2005 -2016 para un sistema de alerta temprana en el volcán Concepción, isla de Ometepe, Rivas
Authors: Cruz Rivera Karla Hypatia , Mendoza Jara Fernando José , Acuña Espinal Efraín Lucrecio
Published: December 2023

Los lahares son flujos compuestos por sedimentos y agua originados en la parte externa de los volcanes; son altamente destructivos debido a la gran velocidad que toman y a su alta densidad. Esta investigación sugiere umbrales de precipitaciones para ser integrados a un Sistema de Alerta Temprana en el volcán Concepción, en la isla de Ometepe, Rivas, Nicaragua, ante la ocurrencia de fenómenos laháricos. Inicialmente se realizó un inventario de lahares ocurridos entre el periodo del 2005 al 2016, a partir de esta base de datos se hizo una selección de eventos y se realizó un análisis estadístico de precipitaciones registradas el día de cada evento lahárico o precipitaciones detonantes del lahar (según disponibilidad de información) y las lluvias acumuladas antecedentes en un período de 30 días. Posterior con el programa LanslideSim2016® se realizó una modelación de lahares para diferentes intensidades de precipitaciones; para disminuir la incertidumbre del programa, en campo se hicieron ensayos de penetración estándar y mediciones de cohesión; el ángulo de fricción interna se estimó a partir de los resultados de los ensayos de penetración estándar, la conductividad y densidad aparente se obtuvieron a partir de la correlación con las diferentes clases texturales según lo observado en campo. Finalmente, considerando lo establecido por la ley No. 337 “Ley Creadora del Sistema Nacional para la Prevención, Mitigación y Atención de Desastres” con su reforma Ley No. 863, se estimaron umbrales de precipitaciones para la activación de un Sistema de Alerta Temprana. Basado en los resultados obtenidos, se proponen cinco intervalos de umbrales de precipitaciones para su integración a un Sistema de Alerta Temprana bajo el riesgo de ocurrencia de lahares entre 15 mm y 25 mm, de 25 mm a 50 mm, entre 50 mm y 80 mm, de 80 mm a 100 mm y mayor 100 mm; el tipo de alerta a emitir es verde, amarilla o roja y estará ligado a la lluvia acumulada antecedente de un día, tres días o diez días.
Deep Learning Approaches for Classification of Emotion Recognition based on Facial Expressions
Authors: Hameed Qutub Ahmed Adnan , Atay Yılmaz
Published: December 2023

Automated emotion recognition (AEE) plays a crucial role in numerous industries that depend on understanding human emotional responses, such as advertising, technology, and human-robot interaction, particularly within the Information Technology (IT) field. However, current systems can often come up short in comprehensively understanding an individual's emotions, as prior research has mainly focused on assessing facial expressions and categorizing them into seven primary emotions, including neutrality. In this study, we present several Deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models designed specifically for the task of facial emotion recognition, utilizing the FER2013 and RAF datasets. The baseline CNN model is established through a trial-and-error method, and its results are compared with more complex deep learning techniques, including ResNet18, VGGNet16, VGGNet19, and Efficient Net-B0 models. Among these models, the VGGNet19 model achieved the best results with a test accuracy of 71.02% on the FER2013 dataset. In comparison, the ResNet18 model outperformed all other models with an 86.02% test accuracy on the RAF-DB dataset. These results underscore the potential for advancing automated emotion recognition through complex deep-learning techniques.
Transformando desechos agroindustriales en productos útiles: cemento a base de ceniza de cascarilla de arroz
Authors: Espinoza Pérez Lester J. , Morales Silva Marion S. , Vargas Rizo Fernando Y.
Published: December 2023

Se prepararon a escala de laboratorio pastas de cemento variando el % de CCA y el % de cal (90-10, 80-20 y 70-30), el % de Na2O utilizado como activador alcalino (6, 8 y 10 %) y la temperatura de fraguado (80, 90 y 100 ºC). Se prepararon 9 pastas en total, obteniendo resultados significativos de resistencia a la compresión a 28 días de curado. La mezcla óptima fue elaborada con 90% CCA – 10% cal, activada con 10% de Na2O en forma de silicato de sodio y fraguada a 100 ºC por 24 horas. Del análisis de varianza se dedujo que el % de CCA y % de cal es la variable que afecta mayoritariamente los valores de resistencia a compresión obtenidos. Por espectroscopia infra roja se confirmó que la activación alcalina con silicato de sodio tuvo un efecto sobre la red tridimensional de SiO2 de la CCA, generando productos de reacción diferentes a la materia prima de partida.
APRENDIZAJE ORGANIZACIONAL ORIENTADO A LA DIVERSIDAD LABORAL DESDE UNA PERSPECTIVA DE LA TEORÍA DE LA ECOLOGÍA DE LAS POBLACIONES
Authors: Aguilar-Hernández Pablo Alcides , Acosta-Tzin José Valdo , Andino-González Patricia , Raudales-García Elí Vicente , Sarmiento-Matute Ramón Edgardo
Published: December 2023

Esta investigación consistió en analizar el aprendizaje organizacional orientado a la diversidad laboral desde una perspectiva de la teoría de la ecología de las poblaciones. Es de tipo cualitativa, a nivel descriptivo, con una revisión documental. Los resultados muestran que esta teoría permite generar una estructura evolutiva según las fuerzas inerciales para adaptar la organización a un ambiente de diversidad e inclusión, concluyendo que las organizaciones dependen del ambiente externo para determinar las características de su desarrollo, reproducción y supervivencia.
Women After Solid Organ Transplantation: An Overview of Gynecological Health
Authors: Juliato Cássia Raquel Teatin , Guida José Paulo , Surita Fernanda
Published: December 2023

The increase in survival after transplantation and the growth of the female organ recipient population underscore the importance of carefully considering the reproductive and gynecological health of these women. One of the main concerns is the increased risk of cancer after transplantation, partly attributed to the use of immunosuppressive therapy. Gynecological cancers with a high association with viral infections, such as cervical cancer, should receive specific care and screening, especially among younger women. Additionally, the preventable nature of cervical cancer makes vaccination mandatory before undergoing transplantation. Breast cancer, another gynecological cancer of special interest due to its high prevalence, should be screened in the transplant population following guidelines for the general population. Fertility and family planning are also important considerations, as most women experience the return of ovulation and menstruation after transplantation. Contraception strategies, such as reversible long-acting methods, are recommended due to their effectiveness and low failure rate. The use of hormonal contraceptives and immunosuppressants should also be evaluated, emphasizing the need to carefully monitor potential drug interactions. An integrated approach to the gynecological health of women after solid organ transplantation enables better outcomes for both graft health and the gynecological health of the woman, resulting in improved outcomes for the patient. Ongoing follow-up, careful surveillance, cancer prevention, and effective management of fertility and contraception are crucial to ensure their quality of life and well-being.
Aksi Mengenal dan Memilih Obat (AMMUBA) di Puskesmas Adiarsa Karawang
Authors: Septiani Dia , Mulki Munir Alinu , Vriezka Mierza
Published: December 2023

Drugs are an important element in health administration efforts, both preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative. Errors in the selection and use of drugs can cause harm to public health and the environment. Educational actions have been carried out for the community in recognizing and choosing the right medicine, through health facilities at Puskesmas Adiarsa, Kabupaten Karawang. A total of 20 people were persuasively educated and given a pre-test questionnaire and an educational post-test questionnaire to measure the increase in knowledge and understanding. The results of this activity are known to people who are visiting the Puskesmas Adiarsa Karawang increased their understanding by 49% in recognizing and choosing drugs so that it can be said that educational activities to recognize and choose drugs are successful and people are smarter in using drugs.
Funcionalidade e níveis de 25-hidroxivitamina D em idosos institucionalizados
Authors: Francisco Sarah de Jesus , Barros Manoela Morgado Horta , Colodete Ingrid Ardisson , Nascimento Caroline Delboni , Wruck Waleska Binda , Morelato Renato Lirio
Published: December 2023

Objetivos: Avaliar a frequência de hipovitaminose D em idosos de uma instituição filantrópica de longa permanência e sua associação com grau de funcionalidade. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, observacional e analítico de idosos de uma instituição filantrópica de longa permanência. A funcionalidade foi avaliada pela Escala de Katz. Os níveis de vitamina D foram classificados em: deficiência (valores menores que 20 ng/mL); insuficiência (valores entre 21 – 29 ng/mL) e normais (valores igual ou superior a 30 ng/mL). Empregamos teste qui-quadrado e t de student, para compararmos variáveis dicotômicas e contínuas, respectivamente; e análise de variância (ANOVA) com teste post hoc de Tukey, para avaliarmos as diferenças entre os grupos. Resultados: Sessenta e três indivíduos foram analisados com média de idade de 81 anos (61 – 113), sendo 36 (55,4%) mulheres e 27 (44,6%) homens. A média de vitamina D foi 18,6 ng/mL, 84,1% com níveis menores que 30 ng/mL; dez apresentaram níveis normais (15,9%), 17 com insuficiência (27%) e 36 com deficiência (57,1%); ainda, 76,5% dos portadores de dependência funcional total (Katz = 5 – 6) apresentam deficiência de vitamina D. Conclusões: Observamos uma alta frequência de hipovitaminose D, especialmente deficiência, muito frequentes naqueles com dependência funcional importante.