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INTERCORRÊNCIAS COM ÁCIDO HIALURÔNICO EM PROCEDIMENTO DE PREENCHIMENTO LABIAL: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Farias Natália Vieira de , Betio Diana Sartor de
Published: January 2025

Com o avanço da tecnologia e a evolução humana, criou-se uma necessidade de prevenir e retardar o envelhecimento, fazendo surgir procedimentos diversificados, e estando os lábios no centro da face, evidenciam jovialidade, sendo uma das buscas mais recorrentes. O preenchimento com o Ácido Hialurônico é um dos mais procurados atualmente, no entanto, como quaisquer procedimentos, há riscos de complicações que, embora sejam raras e difíceis de acontecerem, podem ser acometidas se o profissional não tiver o conhecimento adequado e realizar a técnica de forma incorreta. O presente estudo destaca as principais intercorrências que podem ocorrer e quais formas de tratamentos que podem ser realizados nesses casos. Destaca-se que, embora considerados baixos os índices de complicações, sobretudo, as mais severas, é prudente atentar-se aos sinais, exigindo rápida atuação do profissional. Com realização da anamnese, o conhecimento da anatomia, das técnicas e o reconhecimento das contraindicações, pode-se evitar intercorrências, trazendo segurança ao paciente.
ABORDAGENS INTEGRADAS NA INTERVENÇÃO FISIOTERAPÊUTICA DE DTM: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Alves Francisco Douglas Angelo , Braga Filho Francisco Marcelo Alves , Lira Kedmo Tadeu Nunes , Rodrigues Benedito Viana , Coutinho Diogenes José Gusmão , Cunha Francisca Maria Aleudinelia Monte
Published: January 2025

As disfunções temporomandibulares (DTM) são condições que afetam a articulação temporomandibular (ATM), músculos mastigatórios e estruturas associadas, sendo caracterizadas por dor orofacial e limitações funcionais. Este estudo, baseado em uma revisão integrativa de sete artigos publicados entre 2010 e 2023, avaliou técnicas fisioterapêuticas como Laserterapia de Baixa Intensidade (LBI), Agulhamento Seco (AS), Massagem Facial (MF), Estimulação Elétrica Nervosa Transcutânea (TENS) e mobilizações articulares. Resultados apontam maior eficácia de técnicas manuais e minimamente invasivas, como AS e MF, na redução da dor e melhora funcional, enquanto a LBI apresentou benefícios significativos, limitados pela falta de padronização. Técnicas como TENS e fotogrametria postural demonstraram eficácia reduzida no controle de sintomas. Conclui-se que intervenções integradas e personalizadas são essenciais para o manejo eficaz da DTM, evidenciando a necessidade de mais estudos sobre a relação entre postura corporal e gravidade da disfunção.
OPTIMALISASI PENJUALAN DENGAN APLIKASI WEB BERBASIS CODEIGNITER PADA TOKO KELONTONG
Authors: Darip Mochammad , Auliana Sigit
Published: January 2025

Perkembangan teknologi informasi dan persaingan ekonomi telah mendorong perubahan signifikan dalam berbagai sektor bisnis dan perdagangan. Toko kelontong murah jaya merupakan jenis usaha dibidang perdagangan yang menjual kebutuhan pokok sehari-hari bagi masyarakat di Kecamatan cibitung kabupaten pandeglang. Pemilik toko merasakan semakin sulitnya bersaing dengan para kompetitor baru yang terus bermunculan, maka untuk tetap bertahan dan bersaing secara efektif, pemilik toko merasa perlu mencari solusi yang salah satunya menerapkan kemajuan teknologi informasi guna mengoptimalkan penjualan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan rekomendasi dalam mengoptimalkan penjualan dengan mengembangkan aplikasi web berbasis framework codeigniter untuk sistem penjualan di toko kelontong Murah Jaya. Pengujian aplikasi menggunakan pendekatan blackbox menunjukkan bahwa semua fitur aplikasi yang diuji valid atau berhasil diimplementasikan dengan baik menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan framework codeIgniter, sesuai dengan spesifikasi dan fungsionalitas yang diharapkan. Rancangan aplikasi menunjukkan hasil yang cukup baik, dengan rata-rata hasil pengujian usability test sebesar 65.68% untuk kategori kemudahan penggunaan (ease of use) dan kepuasan pengguna (user satisfaction). Selain itu, dampak ekonomi dan sosial yang diukur melalui usability test mencapai 65.83%, yang menunjukkan pengaruh positif meskipun masih di bawah kriteria yang diharapkan. Faktor-faktor seperti akses infrastruktur jaringan internet, tingkat pendidikan dan usia pelanggan, kebiasaan berbelanja langsung ke toko, serta lokasi wilayah yang terpencil di kabupaten pandeglang turut mempengaruhi hasil ini. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi dasar untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut guna meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas aplikasi dalam memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna dan memberikan dampak positif yang lebih besar bagi masyarakat
Assessment of regional and interannual variations in tropospheric ozone in chemical reanalyses
Authors: Jones Dylan , Prates Lucas , Qu Zhen , Cheng William , Miyazaki Kazuyuki , Sekiya Takashi , Inness Antje , Kumar Rajesh , Tang Xiao , Worden Helen , Koren Gerbrand , Huijen Vincent
Published: January 2025

Abstract. We evaluate regional and interannual variations in tropospheric ozone in five chemical reanalyses, consisting of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service reanalysis (CAMSRA), the second-generation Tropospheric Chemistry Reanalysis (TCR-2), the GEOS-Chem reanalysis, the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) regional analysis, and the Chinese air quality reanalysis (CAQRA). We find that there are large regional differences (about 10–15 nmol mol-1) in mean surface ozone between the reanalyses. GEOS-Chem has high ozone relative to the ensemble mean across most continental regions, whereas CAMSRA has low ozone. Comparison with surface ozone observations shows that the reanalyses are biased high relative to the observations, with surface ozone biases exceeding 10 nmol mol-1 in GEOS-Chem. We find that CAMSRA has the smallest bias with respect to the observations, with negative biases in Europe, and in the central and western US, and positive biases everywhere else. In the free troposphere the reanalyses are in good agreement, and the mean bias between the reanalyses and ozonesonde observations are small, less than 4 nmol mol-1 at 500 hPa. In addition, the correlations between the ozonesondes and the reanalyses are as high as 0.8 and 0.9 in the southern and northern midlatitudes respectively. The results suggest that chemical reanalyses should provide valuable information for quantifying variations in ozone in the free troposphere. However, to enhance the utility of the surface ozone analyses, improvements in the reanalyses are needed to better exploit assimilated observations to mitigate the impact of discrepancies in the model chemistry and ozone precursor emissions.
Sea Ice Concentration Estimates from ICESat-2 Linear Ice Fraction. Part 2: Gridded Data Comparison and Bias Estimation
Authors: Horvat Christopher , Buckley Ellen M. , Stewart Madelyn
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Sea ice coverage is a key indicator of changes in the global climate. Estimates of sea ice area and extent are primarily derived from satellite measurements of surface microwave emissions, from which local sea ice concentration (SIC) is derived. Passive microwave (PM) satellite sensors remain the sole global product for understanding SIC variability, but may be sensitive to consistent biases. In part I we explored these in a multi-sensor intercomparison of optical, passive microwave, and lidar data, showing that a new, independent SIC product, the linear ice fraction (LIF), derived from ICESat-2 (IS2) laser altimetry, could be used to quantify and understand PM SIC biases. Here in part II, we develop and assess the reliability of larger-scale estimates of SIC from IS2 LIF. We develop an LIF emulator that samples optical imagery using the distribution of possible orientation angles for IS2 to understand the limitations of this one-dimensional product. We find that the error qualities of the LIF product are improved when combining multiple IS2 tracks, and discuss intrinsic but correctable biases that emerge in the combination of multiple IS2 measurements. We use these to develop a monthly LIF product, covering up to 54 % of the Arctic sea ice cover, with has similar-or-better error qualities compared to PM data. We then discuss pathways to enhancing PM-SIC data with IS2 LIF in the future.
A new vision of the Adriatic Dense Water future under extreme warming
Authors: Denamiel Cléa , Tojčić Iva , Pranić Petra
Published: January 2025

Abstract. We use the Adriatic Sea and Coast (AdriSC) kilometer-scale atmosphere–ocean model to assess the impact of a far-future extreme-warming scenario on the formation, spreading, and accumulation of North Adriatic Dense Water (NAddW) over the entire basin, including the Jabuka Pit accumulation site, and Adriatic Deep Water (AdDW) over the Southern Adriatic Pit (SAP). Our key findings differ from previous studies that used coarser Mediterranean climate models and did not update the thresholds for dense-water and deep-water definitions to account for the far-future background density changes caused by warmer sea surface temperatures. We show that surface buoyancy losses at NAddW generation sites, driven by evaporation, are expected to increase by 15 % under extreme warming, despite a 25 % reduction in the intensity and spatial extent of Bora winds. As a result, future NAddW formation will remain similar to present conditions. However, the volume of dense water in the Jabuka Pit will decrease due to the increased far-future stratification. Additionally, dense-water transport between the Jabuka Pit and the deepest part of the SAP will stop, as future NAddW will be lighter than the AdDW. Regarding Ionian–Adriatic exchanges, extreme warming will not affect the impact of the bimodal oscillation system on the Adriatic salinity variability, but future AdDW dynamics will be determined by density changes in the northern Ionian Sea. Our findings highlight the complexity of climate change impacts on Adriatic atmosphere–ocean processes and the importance of high-resolution models for more accurate far-future projections in the Adriatic Sea.
Investigation into Instantaneous Centre of Rotation for Enhanced Design of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
Authors: Patryniak Katarzyna , Collu Maurizio , Jonkman Jason , Hall Matthew , Barter Garrett , Zalkind Daniel , Coraddu Andrea
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The dynamic behaviour of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT) involves complex interactions of multivariate loads from wind, waves, and currents, which result in complex motion characteristics. Although methods for analysing global motion responses are well-established, the time- and location-dependent kinematics remain underexplored. This paper investigates the Instantaneous Centre of Rotation (ICR), a point of zero velocity at a time instance of general plane motion. Understanding and strategically positioning the ICR can reduce the dynamic motion in critical structural locations, enhancing the performance and structural robustness of FOWTs. The paper presents a method for computing the ICR using time domain simulation results and proposes a statistical analysis approach suitable for design studies. Building on prior research, it examines the sensitivity of the ICR to external loading and design features, providing insights into how these factors influence motion response and how the motion response influences the statistics of the ICR, structural loads, and other performance metrics of interest. The study explores two FOWT configurations, a spar and a semisubmersible, identifying design variables that most effectively control the ICR statistics and identifying the ICR statistics most correlated with the responses of interest. Finally, through two case studies, we demonstrate how to apply these new insights in a practical design scenario. By adjusting the design variables most correlated with the ICR (fairlead vertical position and centre of mass for the spar, and mooring line length and heave plate diameter for the semisubmersible), we successfully modified the designs of the floating support structures to reduce the loads in the mooring lines, tower base, and blade roots, improving the ultimate strength and fatigue characteristics as compared to the original designs.
What’s beyond the core? Database coverage in qualitative information reveal
Authors: Horton Jennifer , Kaunelis David , Rabb Danielle , Smith Andrea
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study investigates the effectiveness of bibliographic databases to retrieve qualitative studies for use in systematic and rapid reviews in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) research. Qualitative research is becoming more prevalent in reviews and health technology assessment, but standardized search methodologies—particularly regarding database selection—are still in development.
Methods: To determine how commonly used databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science) perform, a comprehensive list of relevant journal titles was compiled using InCites Journal Citation Reports and validated by qualitative researchers at Canada’s Drug Agency (formerly CADTH). This list was used to evaluate the qualitative holdings of each database, by calculating the percentage of total titles held in each database, as well as the number of unique titles per database.
Results: While publications on qualitative search methodology generally recommend subject-specific health databases including MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO, this study found that multidisciplinary citation indexes Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection not only had the highest percentages of total titles held, but also a higher number of unique titles.
Conclusions: These indexes have potential utility in qualitative search strategies, if only for supplementing other database searches with unique records. This potential was investigated via tests on qualitative rapid review search strategies translated to Scopus to determine how the index may contribute relevant literature.
Automated tools for systematic review screening methods: an application of machine learning for sexual orientation and gender identity measurement in health research
Authors: Rich Ashleigh , McGorray Emma , Baldwin-SoRelle Carrie , Cawley Michelle , Grigg Karen , Beach Lauren B. , Phillips Gregory , Poteat Tonia
Published: January 2025

Objective: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations experience health disparities compared to heterosexual and cisgender populations. The development of accurate, comprehensive sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) measures is fundamental to quantify and address SGM disparities, which first requires identifying SOGI-related research. As part of a larger project reviewing and synthesizing how SOGI has been assessed within the health literature, we provide an example of the application of automated tools for systematic reviews to the area of SOGI measurement.
Methods: In collaboration with research librarians, a three-phase approach was used to prioritize screening for a set of 11,441 SOGI measurement studies published since 2012. In Phase 1, search results were stratified into two groups (title with vs. without measurement-related terms); titles with measurement-related terms were manually screened. In Phase 2, supervised clustering using DoCTER software was used to sort the remaining studies based on relevance. In Phase 3, supervised machine learning using DoCTER was used to further identify which studies deemed low relevance in Phase 2 should be prioritized for manual screening.
Results: 1,607 studies were identified in Phase 1. Across Phases 2 and 3, the research team excluded 5,056 of the remaining 9,834 studies using DoCTER. In manual review, the percentage of relevant studies in results screened manually was low, ranging from 0.1 to 7.8 percent.
Conclusions: Automated tools used in collaboration with research librarians have the potential to save hundreds of hours of human labor in large-scale systematic reviews of SGM health research.
Algorithmic indexing in MEDLINE frequently overlooks important concepts and may compromise literature search results
Authors: Amar-Zifkin Alexandre , Ekmekjian Taline , Paquet Virginie , Landry Tara
Published: January 2025

Objective: To evaluate the appropriateness of indexing of algorithmically-indexed MEDLINE records.
Methods: We assessed the conceptual appropriateness of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) used to index a sample of MEDLINE records from February and March 2023. Indexing was performed by the Medical Text Indexer-Auto (MTIA) algorithm. The primary outcome measure is the number of records for which the MTIA algorithm assigned subject headings that represented the main concepts of the publication. 
Results: Fifty-three percent of screened records had indexing that represented the main concepts discussed in the article; 47% had inadequacies in the indexing which could impact their retrieval. Three main issues with algorithmically-indexed records were identified: 1) inappropriate MeSH assigned due to acronyms, evocative language, exclusions of populations, or related records; 2) concepts represented by more general MeSH while a more precise MeSH is available; and 3) a significant concept not represented in the indexing at all. We also noted records with inappropriate combinations of headings and subheadings, even when the headings and subheadings on their own were appropriate.
Conclusions: The indexing performed by the February-March 2023 calibration of the MTIA algorithm, as well as older calibrations, frequently applied irrelevant or imprecise terms to publications while neglecting to apply relevant terms. As a consequence, relevant publications may be omitted from search results and irrelevant ones may be retrieved. Evaluations and revisions of indexing algorithms should strive to ensure that relevant, accurate and precise MeSH terms are applied to MEDLINE records.
Filtering failure: the impact of automated indexing in Medline on retrieval of human studies for knowledge synthesis
Authors: Askin Nicole , Ostapyk Tyler , Epp Carla
Published: January 2025

Objective: Use of the search filter ‘exp animals/ not humans.sh’ is a well-established method in evidence synthesis to exclude non-human studies. However, the shift to automated indexing of Medline records has raised concerns about the use of subject-heading-based search techniques. We sought to determine how often this string inappropriately excludes human studies among automated as compared to manually indexed records in Ovid Medline.
Methods: We searched Ovid Medline for studies published in 2021 and 2022 using the Cochrane Highly Sensitive Search Strategy for randomized trials. We identified all results excluded by the non-human-studies filter. Records were divided into sets based on indexing method: automated, curated, or manual. Each set was screened to identify human studies.
Results: Human studies were incorrectly excluded in all three conditions, but automated indexing inappropriately excluded human studies at nearly double the rate as manual indexing. In looking specifically at human clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the rate of inappropriate exclusion of automated-indexing records was seven times that of manually-indexed records.
Conclusions: Given our findings, searchers are advised to carefully review the effect of the ‘exp animals/ not humans.sh’ search filter on their search results, pending improvements to the automated indexing process.
Evaluating a large language model’s ability to answer clinicians’ requests for evidence summaries
Authors: Blasingame Mallory N. , Koonce Taneya Y. , Williams Annette M. , Giuse Dario A. , Su Jing , Krump Poppy A. , Giuse Nunzia Bettinsoli
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study investigated the performance of a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool using GPT-4 in answering clinical questions in comparison with medical librarians’ gold-standard evidence syntheses.
Methods: Questions were extracted from an in-house database of clinical evidence requests previously answered by medical librarians. Questions with multiple parts were subdivided into individual topics. A standardized prompt was developed using the COSTAR framework. Librarians submitted each question into aiChat, an internally managed chat tool using GPT-4, and recorded the responses. The summaries generated by aiChat were evaluated on whether they contained the critical elements used in the established gold-standard summary of the librarian. A subset of questions was randomly selected for verification of references provided by aiChat. 
Results: Of the 216 evaluated questions, aiChat’s response was assessed as “correct” for 180 (83.3%) questions, “partially correct” for 35 (16.2%) questions, and “incorrect” for 1 (0.5%) question. No significant differences were observed in question ratings by question category (p=0.73). For a subset of 30% (n=66) of questions, 162 references were provided in the aiChat summaries, and 60 (37%) were confirmed as nonfabricated.
Conclusions: Overall, the performance of a generative AI tool was promising. However, many included references could not be independently verified, and attempts were not made to assess whether any additional concepts introduced by aiChat were factually accurate. Thus, we envision this being the first of a series of investigations designed to further our understanding of how current and future versions of generative AI can be used and integrated into medical librarians’ workflow.
Early explorations of holistic review in graduate medical education
Authors: Dunivan Gena C. , Eldredge Jonathan D. , Ballejos Marlene P. , Gonzales Melissa , Romero-Leggott Valerie
Published: January 2025

Background: Graduate Medical Education programs have implemented holistic review to improve the selection process for new residents. Holistic review will have a profound effect on Health Information Professionals (HIPs) with the arrival of medical residents with different backgrounds and needs. The unique experiences and skills of HIPs will position them well for the new realities in medical residency programs. This article traces the historic roots of holistic review.
Methods: The authors employed a scoping review to track the historical traces of holistic review in Graduate Medical Education over the formative period of 1999-2019.
Results: Medical residency programs over a 20-year period piloted holistic review in the screening, interview, and multiple time periods in the selection process. These ventures reflected a diversity of approaches and creative adaptations from other disciplines such as personnel management, organizational psychology, and active learning forms of education
Conclusion: Health information professionals and medical educators will better engage with the newer cohorts of residents when equipped with a history of holistic review.
Individual DOI minting for Open Repository: a script for creating a DOI on demand for a DSpace repository
Authors: Grynoch Catherine Tess , Palmer Lisa
Published: January 2025

Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are a key persistent identifier in the publishing landscape to ensure the discoverability and citation of research products. Minting DOIs can be a time-consuming task for repository librarians. This process can be automated since the metadata for DOIs is already in the repository record and DataCite, a DOI minting organization, and Open Repository, a DSpace repository platform, both have application programming interfaces (APIs). Existing software enables bulk DOI minting. However, the institutional repository at UMass Chan Medical School contains a mixture of original materials that need DOIs (dissertations, reports, data, etc.) and previously published materials that already have DOIs such as journal articles.
An institutional repository librarian and her librarian colleague with Python experience embarked on a paired programming project to create a script to mint DOIs on demand in DataCite for individual items in the institution’s Open Repository instance. The pair met for one hour each week to develop and test the script using combined skills in institutional repositories, metadata, DOI minting, coding in Python, APIs, and data cleaning. The project was a great learning opportunity for both librarians to improve their Python coding skills. The new script makes the DOI minting process more efficient, enhances metadata in DataCite, and improves accuracy. Future script enhancements such as automatically updating repository metadata with the new DOI are planned after the repository upgrade to DSpace 7.
Development of an open access systematic review instructional video series accessible through the SPI-HubTM website
Authors: Kusnoor Sheila , Williams Annette , Koonce Taneya , Krump Poppy , Harding Lori , Zhao Jerry , Clark John , Giuse Nunzia
Published: January 2025

Given the key role of systematic reviews in informing clinical decision making and guidelines, it is important for individuals to have equitable access to quality instructional materials on how to design, conduct, report, and evaluate systematic reviews. In response to this need, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Center for Knowledge Management (CKM) created an open-access systematic review instructional video series. The educational content was created by experienced CKM information scientists, who worked together to adapt an internal training series that they had developed into a format that could be widely shared with the public. Brief videos, averaging 10 minutes in length, were created addressing essential concepts related to systematic reviews, including distinguishing between literature review types, understanding reasons for conducting a systematic review, designing a systematic review protocol, steps in conducting a systematic review, web-based tools to aid with the systematic review process, publishing a systematic review, and critically evaluating systematic reviews. Quiz questions were developed for each instructional video to allow learners to check their understanding of the material. The systematic review instructional video series launched on CKM’s Scholarly Publishing Information Hub (SPI-HubTM) website in Fall 2023. From January through August 2024, there were 1,662 international accesses to the SPI-HubTM systematic review website, representing 41 countries. Initial feedback, while primarily anecdotal, has been positive. By adapting its internal systematic review training into an online video series format suitable for asynchronous instruction, CKM has been able to widely disseminate its educational materials.
Use of large language model (LLM) to enhance content and structure of a school of dentistry LibGuide
Authors: Jones Emily P.
Published: January 2025

A librarian used a large language model (LLM) to revise a dentistry subject LibGuide. Prompts were used to identify methods for optimizing navigational structure for usability, highlight library-specific information students need additional help with, and write summaries of page content. Post-revision, LibGuide access increased, and students provided anecdotal feedback that they perceive the changes positively. LLMs may enhance LibGuide discoverability and usability without adding significant time and resource burdens for librarians.
Leveraging an open access platform to provide organizational value in clinical environments
Authors: Smith Aida Marissa , Estabrook Alexia , Hyde Mary , Matucheski Michele , Shanklin Truex Eleanor
Published: January 2025

The Ascension Nurse Author Index is an example of how resource-limited clinical libraries can provide value to their organization by creating a database of peer-reviewed journal article publications authored by their nursing associates. In 2024, Ascension launched a database index to highlight its nurse authors, bring attention to subject matter expertise, foster collaboration among authors, and recognize impact within the profession. The index uses an open access platform, software intended for reference management with a public-facing cloud option, to minimize expenses. This unconventional use of the platform allowed us to capitalize on the software's bibliographic database management capabilities while allowing us to input institutional-specific metadata. By creative use of the open-access platform, librarians can successfully partner to create value for their organization by highlighting the work of its nurses.
Amy Blevins, Medical Library Association President, 2023-2024
Authors: Kiscaden Elizabeth , Craven Hannah , Rios Gabriel , Harris Ryan , Nicholson Joey
Published: January 2025

Amy Blevins served as the Medical Library Association president from 2023-2024. In this presidential biography, authors outline a history of Blevins' recruitment to the career, career development, and impact on the association and the profession.
JMLA virtual projects continue to show impact of technologies in health sciences libraries
Authors: Hurst Emily
Published: January 2025

Beginning in 2012, the Virtual Projects section of the Journal of the Medical Library Association has provided an opportunity for library leaders and technology experts to share with others how new technologies are being adopted by health sciences libraries. From educational purposes to online tools that enhance library services or access to resources, the Virtual Projects section brings technology use examples to the forefront. The new publication issue for future Virtual Projects sections will be January and the call for submissions and Virtual Projects deadline will now take place in June and July.
Impact of COVID-19 on Neonatal Anthropometrics: A Comparative Analysis of Public and Private Hospital Admissions in Quito (2019-2020)
Authors: Jácome Navarrete Juan , Dueñas Matute Susana Eulalia , Yánez Elina , Chipe Mariuxi , Sánchez Leysi , Aguinaga Fernando , Ponce Francis , Guzmán Verónica , Benavides Patricia , Gallardo Alexander , Castillo Luis , Zangiacomi-Martínez Edson , Salvador-Pinos Carmen Amelia
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The health of mothers and newborns has been of particular interest during the COVID-19 pandemic in Quito. This study aims to compare the admissions and anthropometric data of newborns between a public and a private Ecuadorian hospital before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: This study used anthropometric data from 5,375 newborns collected from medical records of “Hospital General Docente de Calderón” (a public institution) and the “Hospital Metropolitano de Quito” (a private institution) between September 2019 and October 2020. Data on sex, gestational age, birth weight, length, and head circumference were obtained for each newborn. The z-score and centile were calculated according to international standards for newborns from the Intergrowth-21st Project.
Results: Newborns in public hospitals had a higher gestational age (OR=1.16, 95%CI 1.12-1.21). During the pandemic, births were more likely to occur in private hospitals than in public hospitals (OR=0.45, 95%CI 0.38-0.54). Private hospitals were more likely to have newborns with a lower head circumference (HC) z-score compared to public hospitals (OR=0.68, 95%CI 0.63-0.73). Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a higher incidence of births in private hospitals. No differences were found in the birth weights of newborns for their gestational age between those born in public and private hospitals.
Síndrome hipereosinofílico en paciente pediátrico. Reporte de un caso
Authors: Mendieta Maza Victor Daniel , Mariscal Garcia Raisa Stefanía , Oscullo Ñacato Stephany Yadira , Ramirez Ruiz Robinson Rolando
Published: January 2025

Introducción: El síndrome hipereosinofílico (SHE) corresponde a un conjunto de trastornos caracterizados por un contaje de eosinófilos en sangre periférica mayor de 1500/μL, causando lisis en diferentes órganos por liberación de mediadores de la inflamación e infiltración eosinofílica. Se trata de una patología poco común con mayor incidencia en la edad pediátrica (9:1) y, si bien su etiología es desconocida, se ha determinado que puede deberse a trastornos clonales específicos. Posee una amplia variedad de manifestaciones clínicas, pudiendo presentarse desde un cuadro de hipereosinofilia incidental hasta el desarrollo abrupto de un cuadro grave y potencialmente mortal. El abordaje diagnóstico se basa en una adecuada anamnesis y exploración física, apoyada en hallazgos en exámenes complementarios descarten causas secundarias de eosinofilia. En cuanto al tratamiento, en el caso de recuento de eosinófilos degranulados de 1x109/l y/o disfunción orgánica que ponga en peligro la vida, debe iniciarse de inmediato, consistiendo principalmente en corticosteroides. Caso Clínico: Preescolar de 5 años 3 meses inmunocompetente, con antecedente de vacunas incompletas y residente en sector rural, con cuadro clínico de un mes de evolución previo a su ingreso caracterizado por fiebre persistente a pesar de antipirético, cefalea, astenia, hiporexia y palidez. Al examen físico con adenopatías axilares y hepatomegalia, con reporte de biometría con leucocitosis en 62.660 x103/ul con eosinofilia del 83% (52.007 recuento de neutrófilos absolutos). Evolución del paciente: Por su presentación clínica, se realiza abordaje diagnóstico encontrándose hipereosinofilia severa en biometría y confirmada por frotis en sangre periférica y punción aspiración de médula ósea. Se inicia búsqueda de agentes causales parasitarios, infecciosos, alérgicos, neoplásicos y farmacológico, encontrándose como probable desencadenante inicial toxocara canis positivo en exámenes complementarios, recibe tratamiento respectivo. Por persistencia de hipereosinofilia a pesar de terapeútica y riesgo potencial de daño a órgano blanco se inició tratamiento con prednisona e hidroxiurea, con parcial respuesta, sin tener una etiología clara hasta el momento, se mantiene en seguimiento ambulatorio integral por especialidades. Conclusiones: El síndrome hipereosinofílico se trata de una entidad clínica poco frecuente, que puede pasar desapercibida y ser infradiagnosticada, pero que puede llegar a provocar daño orgánico severo y complicaciones graves, por lo que precisa de una evaluación exhaustiva de su etiología para dar tratamiento respectivo y de esta manera evitar lesiones en órgano blanco. Es por ello que es de gran importancia contar con un seguimiento cercano multidisciplinario y un tratamiento oportuno de estos casos.
What Australia can learn from women's police stations to prevent gender violence
Authors: Carrington Kerry , Sozzo Maximo , Ryan Vanessa
Published: January 2025

Women’s police stations are a unique invention that emerged in Latin America in the mid-1980s in response to the demands of women’s rights movements and were specifically designed to respond to victims of gender-based violence (Carrington et al., 2020; Carrington, Guala, et al., 2020; Carrington, Sozzo et al., 2020). They adopt a gender perspective and work in multi-disciplinary teams with social workers, counsellors and lawyers to respond to the women who seek their assistance. They also provide childcare and offer victims a gateway to other support. Notably, they do not prioritise a criminal justice response over the wishes of those who seek their services, so do not rob victims of their agency (Goodmark 2018).

Our Australian Research Council (ARC) funded research team conducted three months of field research in Argentina, interviewing 100 employees from 10 women’s police stations. The results revealed that women’s police stations prevent gender violence in three main ways: 1) by denaturalising violence and empowering women to break the cycle; 2) by partnering with the community to transform the local norms that sustain violence against women; and 3) by working collaboratively with other local organisations to produce a local roadmap (Carrington, Guala et al., 2020). To read more about their unique approaches to policing and preventing gender violence, visit the project web page.

This briefing paper provides an overview of our research into what can be learned from these unique approaches to improve the policing and prevention of gender violence in Australia. To explore whether the innovative strategies used by the specialist police stations in Argentina could improve the way in which gender violence is responded to in Australia, we conducted two surveys: a community survey (n = 566) and a workforce survey (n = 277).
Girltelligence: A safe and supportive social community app for teen girls and young women
Authors: Barnea-Goraly Naama , Richter Sara Eisner , Katiyar Sanjana , Locane Jennifer
Published: January 2025

Young people’s mental health has deteriorated over the last decade, especially among females. Rates of depression, anxiety, and self-harm have soared while well-being has declined. This mental health crisis has coincided with increased use of smartphones and social media, the extended isolation and suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and attacks on reproductive rights. These recent stressors have compounded the historic challenges women and girls have always faced while growing up, at school, in society, and in the workplace.
In this paper, we examine the mental health effects of social media on young people, focusing on females. In an effort to address the current crisis, we designed a mobile app, Girltelligence, that provides a safe online space for girls and young women to advise and support one another on any topics without judgment and without the negative mental health impacts associated with mainstream social media. Girltelligence achieves this by offering a safe environment monitored by both AI and human moderators and tailored by age.
The Impact of Pre and Post-Mergers and Acquisitions on the Financial Performance of Selected Banks in Pakistan
Authors: Fahad Muhammad , Hamid Kashif , Aslam Maryam , Saeed Muhammad Yasir , Abbas Yawar
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate the financial performance of merging banks in Pakistan in a pre and post-scenario to identify the impact of key indicators on the performance of acquirer company. For this purpose, data for 4 banking companies have been taken from financial year 2005 to 2022. Banking companies include Meezan Bank Limited (MBL) Muslim Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited (ABPL) and Bank Islami Pakistan Limited (BIPL). Paired sample t-tests and regression analysis was used to identify significant differences and impact on pre and post-merger. Results revealed that there were significant positive differences in specific financial indicators as Return on Assets on MCB only. However, results indicated in pair sample t-test that Net Interest Margin was significant for MCB and ABPL, whereas Debt to Equity was significant for all banks. Further Capital Adequacy Ratio revealed significant results for MBL and ABPL but Total Loan to Total Deposit has significant outcome for BIPL only.  It is important that results for Non-Performing Loans to Total Loans were significant for MBL, MCB and BIPL but Earning per Share has been found significant for MBL. The key important indicators of Market Price per Share is found significant for all banks. Dividend per share has significant outcome for ABPL only. Regression results revealed that in post-merger capital adequacy ratio, earning per share has positive but dividend per share and market price per share has significance negative impact on return on assets at (p<0.05) but no significant impact was found pre-merger context. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers to strategically focus on future corporate restructuring and to ensure financial stability.
Work-Related Burnout, Mental Health, and Spiritual Bypass: A Mediational Study of Employees
Authors: Nadeem Sidra , Aziz Sheraz , Qureshi Amarah , Farhan Hira
Published: January 2025

The present study investigated the relationship between work-related burnout, spiritual bypass, and mental health in employees. The purpose of the study is to find out the mediating role of Spiritual bypass between work-related burnout and mental health in employees. The total sample consists of 180 employees including men (102) and women (78) from the private and government sector, which are selected through non-probability purposive sampling. The data was collected in person and the work-related burnout subscale from the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale and the Spiritual Bypass Scale were used. Results of the Pearson Product Moment correlation reveal that work-related burnout is negatively related to mental health as well as spiritual bypass. Spiritual bypass was also found to be positively related to mental health. Moreover, spiritual bypass plays a mediating role between work-related burnout and mental health in employees. This study highlights the implications for employees, workers in private institutions, and private business owners. Focusing on the Pakistani workforce, the study highlights the role of spiritual bypass in a context where spirituality often intersects with personal and professional life. Furthermore, this is one of the first studies to empirically establish the mediating role of spiritual bypass between work-related burnout and mental health, as per our knowledge. Thirdly, the inclusion of participants from both private and governmental sectors ensures the findings are relevant to diverse organisational settings. Lastly, this study highlights the interventions required for mental health practices needed in the workplace as well as how spiritual bypass can be used positively.
Influence of Heavy-Lift Diesel Locots On the Stress-Strain State of Speed Building Overpipes
Authors:   JSC «Mukhametzhan Tynyshbayev ALT University», BONDAR Ivan , MAMMADOVA Jasmine ,   JSC «Mukhametzhan Tynyshbayev ALT University», AKHMETOVA Patam ,   JSC «Mukhametzhan Tynyshbayev ALT University», OSPANOVA Zere ,   International Educational Corporation
Published: January 2025

The results of measurements of relative deformations and stresses in reinforced
concrete superstructures of a railway overpass caused by static loads are presented. These
data were obtained using the TENZO hardware and software complex, which allows interpreting
and processing digital recordings of primary transducers based on tensometry. The dependences
of the stress-strain state of girder superstructures under the imposition of a static load
consisting of a composition including three TEM-18 diesel locomotives and two loaded gondola
wagons with a load of up to 25 tons per axle are investigated. It is recommended to use the
results of the study for the examination and testing of traditional girder superstructures of
bridges, as well as for monitoring their technical condition with increasing operational loads.
The main purpose of this study is to ensure reliable and safe operation of artificial structures
in accordance with the requirements of the Rules of Technical Operation of Railways of the Republic
of Kazakhstan. Constant monitoring of the technical condition of artificial structures in
operation will lead to a reduction in operating costs for the maintenance of artificial structures.
Analysis of Methods for Cleaning Car Radiators
Authors:   NPLC «Karaganda Buketov University», MOLDABAEV Baurzhan
Published: January 2025

An analysis of car engine cooling systems and methods for cleaning car radiators is
provided, an ultrasonic method for cleaning radiators by cavitation in tubes filled with water is
proposed, and radiator designs are described. A physical picture of the process based on the
cavitation of water in radiator tubes is given. An experimental setup for ultrasonic cleaning
of radiators is described. The differences between hydrodynamic and acoustic cavitation are
given. The results of the experiment confirming the effectiveness of the proposed method are
given.
Estágio obrigatório na Educação Infantil: primeiras experiências na prática docente
Authors: Heloísy Costa Lima Bárbara , Pereira Freire Mateus
Published: January 2025

O presente trabalho visa apresentar as experiências adquiridas durante o Estágio Supervisionado I, componente curricular obrigatório do curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia, tendo como objetivo Fundamental relatar as práticas elaboradas ao decorrer desta vivência formativa, abordando desde as perspectivas utilizadas, até os desafios e atividades aplicadas no universo da sala de aula, a fim de evidenciar a importância da relação teoria-prática para a formação do pedagogo. Para tanto, sabe-se que o estágio obrigatório mantém um forte potencial formativo para o desenvolvimento profissional, sendo responsável por aproximar o estagiário à realidade do mercado de trabalho, permitindo o aprimoramento de habilidades e domínio de competências. Este relato foi desenvolvido mediante as vivências alcançadas na Educação Infantil, que contribuíram significativamente para os processos de ensino-aprendizagem na graduação.
Workplace Discrimination and Organizational Growth in Exxonmobil Nigeria Unlimited, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: E. U. Udo, , H. S. Abasiekong, , A. U. Udo,
Published: January 2025

The researchers examined workplace discrimination and organizational growth in ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Akwa Ibom State. The core objective of the study was to determine the relationship between workplace discrimination and organizational growth in ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Akwa Ibom State. The researchers adopted survey research design. The study population centered on all the employees of ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Akwa Ibom State. A sample size of 95 respondents was selected for the study. The assembled sample had the same proportion of individuals as the entire population; thus, complete enumeration sampling procedures was used to obtain the data for the study. Questionnaire were the main instrument for data collection. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) Analysis was used to analyse the data from the field. The result revealed a positive and significant relationship between the proxies of workplace discrimination (Gender Discrimination and Ethnic Discrimination) and organizational growth in ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Akwa Ibom State. The researchers concluded that promoting gender equality and reducing ethnic discrimination among employees will result in an increase in organizational growth. They further recommended that ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Akwa Ibom State should implement targeted gender sensitivity training programs and promote equitable opportunities for career advancement. Also, ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Akwa Ibom State should adopt policies that celebrate diversity, ensure fair recruitment practices, and foster inclusive teamwork.
Morphological and Anatomical Study of Aerial organs of Nepeta pannonica L.
Authors: G.K. Kurmantayeva , M.Yu. Ishmuratova , G.A. Atazhanova , M.K. Smagulov , A. Sabiyeva , A.T. Medeshova , A.S. Makhmutova
Published: January 2025

The study of local medicinal plants has practical interest for the pharmaceutical industry in Kazakhstan, since the volume of domestic production satisfies not more than 10% of the total volume of consumed drugs. Nepeta pannonica L. is widespread herb used in folk medicine. The species can be used as a source of anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic and other agents. To introduce the species into the State Pharmacopoeia of Republic of Kazakhstan, its macroscopic and microscopic examination was carried out. Medicinal raw materials were studied using morphological and anatomical methods. Based on the results of macroscopic analysis, the following characteristic features were determined: the shape and color of the stem, the structure of the leaf (upper and lower sides, the type of venation), the shape of the inflorescence, the structure and color of the calyx and corolla. The following were identified as diagnostic features at the microscopic level: the shape and structure of the epidermal cells of the leaf and sepal, the degree and severity of pubescence, the shape and location of essential oil glands, the structure of the leaf and stem on a cross-section. The results obtained were included in the draft analytical regulatory document for medicinal vegetative raw materials of Nepeta pannonica L.