bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Public Service Rewards System and Workers’ Satisfaction in Rivers State Civil Service, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: B.E. OBINNA Geoffrey , CHINDA Jeff Akahanotu
Published: August 2023

Specifically, the purpose of this research was to determine which aspects of the public service incentives system in Rivers State, Port Harcourt, would contribute to employee happiness. There were a total of 327 responders, and they were all given a questionnaire that they could fill out on their own time. There was an 89% return on the survey's initial query. All of the predictors showed a substantial contribution to employee satisfaction in the Rivers State Civil Service, according to regression and Pearson correlation analyses. Employee satisfaction was found to be highest with regard to salary and lowest with regard to bonuses and other incentives. The results show that a company's rewards system has a positive effect on how happy workers are with their jobs.
Analysis of the Impact of Remittance Inflows on Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Usman Mohammed A. M. , Buba Bawuro Mohammed , Arabo Nuru Mohammed , Jibrilla Adamu
Published: August 2023

This study investigated the impact of remittances on economic growth of Nigeria using time series data from 1986 to 2018 by examining the long -run and short-run equilibrium relationship between remittances and economic growth. The study used unrestricted Vector Auto regression (VAR), granger causality, Auto regressive distributive lag (ARDL), impulse response function and variance decomposition. The result of ARDL bound test, indicates the existence of long-run equilibrium relationship between remittance inflows and economic growth in Nigeria. The impulse response function, as well as variance decomposition result shows the mixture of both positive and negative shocks from GDP per capita to remittance, household consumption expenditure, foreign direct investment and official development assistance based on the past and current values. The study found the existence of unidirectional causality running from GDP per capita to remittances and foreign direct investment. The study recommends that, government should expand and improve the financial sector and make the process of transfer of remittance much easier and less expensive. This will enable the economy to capture remittance inflows that comes in through informal channels which are usually difficult to capture officially, and also remittances inflows need to be invested into productive sector. This is because without such investment the inflows cannot play any significant role in the economy particularly households that do receive remittance.
Transfer Pricing, Social Factors and Financial Performance of Universal Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Osho Augustine E , Ogedengbe Fausat Folake
Published: August 2023

Research into transfer pricing and the variables influencing its prevalence and scope in a setting such as Nigeria, a developing country, is fascinating. Understanding these elements is crucial for regulatory agencies in Nigeria or other developing nations to effectively monitor businesses and their transfer pricing operations. This study then examined transfer pricing, social factors and financial performance of universal companies in Nigeria. The study was predicated on agency theory to assess the conflict of interest that arises amidst the investors and executives over the practice of transfer pricing. Eighteen (18) listed universal companies were sampled. Panel regression technique was used to analyse the hypothesis to arrive at interpretable findings. The independent variables were board size, board independence and related party transactions while the dependent variable was return on assets. The control variables were firm size and leverage. Findings showed only RPT were not significantly associated with financial performance. However, the overall model was significant as revealed by the p-value of 0.000215 which is less than 0.05. It can be concluded that transfer pricing and social factors identified in this study have explanatory power to influence the financial performance of universal companies in Nigeria.As a result, it is recommended that regulators should expand their rules to increase the disclosure of transfer pricing practices by universal listed companies, and to expand controls and monitoring over transfer pricing in companies through improving corporate governance mechanisms, including increasing the power of smaller shareholders and independent board members in approving such transactions.
Effect of Debt Capital on Financial Performance of Listed Pharmaceutical Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Ezuma Smart Chinedu
Published: August 2023

This study investigated the effect of debt capital on financial performance of listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. The ex post facto research design was adopted for the study with a population of ten (10) listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria as listed by the Nigerian Exchange Group in 2021. Data were retrieved from the annual reports of the selected listed pharmaceutical companies for the period 2013 to 2017. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the data gathered with the aid of Stata12 statistical software. The study revealed a negative and insignificant relationship between debt capital and profit before tax of listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. it also revealed a positive and insignificant relationship between debt capital and return on assets of listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. Therefore, it was recommended that management of listed Pharmaceutical companies should not adopt aggressive total debt financing policy. This means that the managers of listed Pharmaceutical companies should concentrate on using more current liabilities to finance assets, relative to debt capital. Also, the government should regulate the financial sector through various monetary and fiscal policies in order to reduce the cost of borrowing given that many Pharmaceutical companies rely on external borrowing to finance their cash requirements. As it has shown in this study that debt capital has no significant relationship with firm’s performance.
Analysis of rainfall triggering mass movements in Angra dos Reis – RJ
Authors: Magalhães P. F. , Mendonça M.B. , Leal P. J. V. , Velloso M. M. , Santos Alexandre Luís Belchior dos , Pires F. J.
Published: August 2023

One of the ways to reduce risks related to mass movements is to improve warning systems that use rainfall data to estimate the probability of one or more mass movements causing damage. Technical surveys carried out by DRM-RJ (2015) in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, indicated that a representative portion of the residences were in areas with soil susceptible to the occurrence of mass movements. Data from IBGE (2018) show that the municipality of Angra dos Reis had in 2010, 39% of the population living in areas considered at risk (related to mass movements and floods). Given this scenario, the public authorities have great difficulty in improving existing conditions or even relocating homes to safe areas in a short period of time. This situation indicates the need to improve the monitoring and warning systems of mass movement-related disasters in order to reduce the losses caused by disasters.
GeoGebra Software as a tool for the construction and projection of prisms parallel to the projection planes
Authors: Quimuanga Zeca Catuco André , Kuzulu André Miguel Domingos , Mendes Iran Abreu
Published: August 2023

This article is part of a study that aimed to demonstrate, using the GeoGebra software, the representation and projection of prisms in projection planes or in planes parallel to these, in a group of 40 students from Grade 11 in the option of Physical and Biological Sciences at Liceu do Bembe (Uíge-Angola). To achieve this objective, a bibliographical review was carried out in materials related to information and communication technologies in teaching, where concepts were extracted that served as prerequisites. In addition, through action research, activities were carried out in the institution's computer room using the GeoGebra software, with the questionnaire as the main instrument for data collection. From the results obtained and the students' satisfaction in the activities developed, it is concluded that the GeoGebra software is a practical and attractive resource that develops spatial visualization skills and can contribute to the teaching-learning process of Descriptive Geometry. Therefore, it is expected that, with this research, the GeoGebra software will be used as an ally of conventional means, as it enables the realization of practical activities, based on problem solving, making the student the protagonist of the learning process.
Artificial intelligence in the health context
Authors: Beranger Kethllen Stephanie , Bender Mariluza Sott , Garcia Edna , Renner Jane Dagmar Pollo
Published: August 2023

Introduction: In human history, various discoveries have enabled the evolution and improvement of work and the means of communication, such as radio waves, which allow communication over great distances; the microscope, which can observe very small dimensions, such as bacteria; the telephone, which allows conversations with people on the other side of the world; television and the visualization of facts in real time; the computer, which has brought immense storage capacity, calculations and information in a few minutes; and the cell phone, where conversations take place more virtually than in person. The sum of all this technological apparatus, among others, forms Artificial Intelligence (AI), which analyzes a large amount of data and algorithms and provides a solution to any existing problem. Methodology: A narrative literature review was carried out, in which the methods and selection criteria for the studies included were not stipulated in advance. Searches were carried out on the electronic databases Google Scholar and Scientific Electronic Library Online - Scielo. Results and discussion: The results found demonstrate the great positive impact of artificial intelligence in the health sector, especially in medicine, as it makes it easier and quicker to diagnose patients. In the field of medicine, the treatment and diagnosis of diseases is a much-studied area and AI has achieved good and great results that help in the care of patients. AI has helped many professionals and students because computers analyze a large amount of data and algorithms already defined by professionals in the field and are able to solve medical problems. Computers can store and retrieve data on images, injuries, exams and so on, and with this information, based on algorithms, pass on a pre-established result. AI is being used to facilitate the early detection of diseases, improve the understanding and progression of the illness, as well as optimize treatments, drug dosages and even discover new procedures. Final considerations: The development of technologies and artificial intelligence has played a fundamental role in the health sector, especially in the field of medicine. Early diagnosis using AI can guarantee more appropriate treatment for people with different problems and clinical conditions, as well as reducing the chances of error. However, contact between the healthcare professional and the patient remains fundamental, because even if AI simulates human beings, communication is still the best form of personal contact, as it allows empathy and humanized care to be dispensed to the other.
The application of Injunctions and Restraining Orders against Telemarketing disturbances
Authors: Ayub Hitler Rodrigues , Silvestre Gilberto Fachetti
Published: August 2023

With the constant advance of technological means, various facilities and improvements have been provided to society. In consumer relations, this is widely visible, given the greater ease of contact and means of seeking satisfaction for consumer rights. However, there is one point that needs to be debated and which afflicts a large portion of the population: telemarketing calls.
Synthesis and characterization of germanium nanowires on flexible substrates
Authors: Pereira Paulo Henrique Fernandes , Gouveia Riama Coelho
Published: August 2023

Nanoscience is an area of study based on the production, use and application of materials and technologies on a nanometric scale (Mamani, 2009), i.e. on a scale of 10-9 meters (Rangel; Ferreira, 2009), which in practice represents a unit around 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a strand of hair. Nanotechnology has been used on a large scale in various areas of knowledge, including nanoscience and its applicability in physics. Thus, structures on a nanometric scale can be used to form semiconductors, materials that can act in the electrical conductivity of electronic equipment.
The use of combined oral contraceptives and their relationship with venous thromboembolism
Authors: Muinhos Sofia Maria Brito Cal , Alencar Ravenna Gomes Oliveira de , Luz Hadassa Vilany , Caboclo Marco Antônio Brasil , Sena Yasmim Targino de , Lucena Alinne Beserra de
Published: August 2023

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most frequent cause of acute cardiovascular syndrome in the world, It is determined by the formation of a clot in one or more blood circulation pathways, in which various etiological factors are related to this hemostatic imbalance, and combined oral contraceptives (COCs) may even be associated with its appearance.
The use of technologies in supervised internships
Authors: Sá Jeruzalem Martins de , Gonçalves Gabriel Lima , Silva Euclides Ferreira da , Bezerra Núbia Miranda Pereira , lima Davi Oliveira , Silva Maria Altair Ferreira da , Pires Márcio Borges
Published: August 2023

As a result of the social distancing caused by COVD-19, the supervised internship in the Games and Concrete Materials subject took place entirely virtually, so electronic tools were used to carry out the classes, which according to (DORIGONI; SILVA 2013, p.14).
The didactic model, the didactic sequence of the ENEM essay and the dyad between them
Authors: Mattiassi Rosana Cristina , Bueno Luzia
Published: August 2023

The general aim of this doctoral research is to problematize the relationship between the Enem essays that achieve top marks and the essay proposal that students receive in the Candidate's Booklet offered by the National Institute of Education and Research (INEP). Our theoretical contribution is the theoretical framework and analysis procedures proposed by Sociodiscursive Interactionism (SID), presented by Bronckart (1999, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2010), as well as studies on Didactic Sequences (DS) by Dolz and Schneuwly (2004/2012) on the use of textual genres as teaching-learning tools. Through a mini-course, a DS was applied, in 2020, to students who were preparing to pass the Enem writing test, via print or digital during the global pandemic context with Covid-19.This mini-course provided us with data to (re)conduct the research. We also held an online lecture presenting the history of Enem, its context and the skills that are assessed, especially in the essay. With new data and more specifically, the difficulty reported by students during the lecture in making a good argument, we directed our actions to the analysis of thirty essays that scored a thousand in the period between 2017 and 2020. These analyses are still being investigated, but we can already infer that students have difficulties in making arguments based on the theme proposed in the Enem essay. At the moment, we are working on a didactic model that more effectively addresses the gaps that prevent students (in 2022 there were only 22 students) from achieving Enem's top score, considering its current relevance and importance as a gateway to higher education.
Analysis of the care trajectory of high-risk pregnant women in the city of Recife
Authors: Melo Joyci Ellem Lima da Silva de , Cunha Shirley Wanessa dos Santos , Oliveira Emilly de Aquino , Figueiroa Maria das Neves , Menezes Maria Lúcia Neto de
Published: August 2023

In the maternal-infant context, high-risk pregnancies are among those that present a clinical condition with higher chances of unfavorable outcomes for the life of the mother, fetus or newborn, considering the intercurrences that this group is susceptible to experience. By observing the health care needs of high-risk pregnant women, considering the high maternal mortality rate in Brazil and the existence of knowledge gaps regarding the care trajectory of these pregnant women, the interest in developing the present study emerged. This is part of the problem related to the trajectory of prenatal care of high-risk pregnant women, given the difficulties encountered in the path taken from primary care to the referral hospital for delivery and birth. The present study aims to identify the care trajectory of high-risk pregnant women, considering the quality of prenatal care and flow indicators in specialized reference services. This is a cross-sectional epidemiological study with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 138 postpartum women hospitalized at CISAM. A semi-structured script elaborated by the investigators of the study was carried out, which addressed variables related to the socioeconomic and clinical-obstetric profiles of women and indicators of quality of prenatal care according to the parameters of the Prenatal and Birth Humanization Program (PNH). It was observed that although most of the interviewees had a situation within the normal range, attention should also reside in the opposite conditions. Conclusion: The relevance of the quality of prenatal care to obtain favorable outcomes for the mother/newborn is highlighted. And the role of nursing is indispensable in the gestational care trajectory.
The argumentation through the gender sentence of pronunciation in crimes of femicide
Authors: Sousa Joanice Soares de
Published: August 2023

This work aims to investigate the presence of machismo and patriarchy in sentences of pronunciations produced by judges of law, within the processing of femicide processes. The proposed theme starts from something frequent in the Brazilian news. Despite the advancement of criminal legislation, with the contributions of the Maria da Penha Law (2021), the rates of sexual violence, physical aggression, threat and femicide continue to be socially evident, in this sense, to deal with this issue is to break patriarchal paradigms imposed in the social environment before the female figure. Under this bias, it is understood that violence against women is rooted in society and the measures proposed by government bodies do not seem to be sufficient to decrease the rate of alarming cases of deaths related to women in Brazil. In this sense, it is intended to analyze the constitution of the interlocutors, the argumentative structure and the presence of machismo in these sentences, making use of theoretical-methodological tools such as the Theory of Argumentation in Discourse to analyze the statements of the accused, the arguments of the defense and the arguments of the Prosecutor's Office, which are articulated and retextualized by the judge of law in the formulation of the sentence of pronunciation. Thus, we rely theoretically on authors such as Fiorin (2015), who explains about argumentation, Ruth Amossy (2018), with argumentation in discourse, Gerda Lerner (2019) who comments on the creation of patriarchy and Mikhail Bakhtin (2006), who reflects on the issue of the gender of discourse, which results in a "relatively stable" standard form of a statement, pointing out that we communicate, speak, and write across genres. The results of the research are still partial, because now, it is in the phase of constitution of the corpus.
Antimicrobial prescription errors and the impact on the patient's hospitalization in the ICU
Authors: Trentin Kamila Mesacasa , Renne Jane Dagmar Pollo
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Units (ICU) have a more complex clinic and are more susceptible to polypharmacy with antibiotics, and this factor can compromise the care with safe patient care. Objective: To verify patient safety in the prescription of antibiotics in the ICU and its relationship with the length of stay in a large hospital located in the north of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methodology: Cross-sectional study in which electronic medical records of patients admitted to the ICU, from February to May 2019, using antibiotics and hospitalization longer than 48 hours, were analyzed. The following variables were considered: age, gender, underlying disease, comorbidities, length of ICU stay, clinical outcome, antibiotic prescribed, and antibiotic prescription errors. For statistical analysis, SPSS 2.5 statistical program was used. Approval CAAE 99487118.5.0000.5343. Findings: 238 patients admitted to the ICU were prescribed antibiotics, with a prevalence of males (54.6%) and 51.3% as the main clinical outcome were discharged. The main underlying diseases were neurological (21%), cardiac (19.7%) and infectious (16.8%). The most prescribed antibiotics, vancomycin 500mg (31.5%), ceftriaxone 1g (31.1%) and meropenem 1g (30.7%). The presence of comorbidities such as acute renal 1.77 (1.11-2.81), hepatic 1.78 (1.05-3.02) and immunodeficiency 1.78 (1.27-2.49) presented a significant prevalence ratio for length of hospital stay. It was observed that regardless of the age of the patients, with each prescription error, the more antibiotics are prescribed, and according to the comorbidities, approximately 7, 3.4 and 2 days of hospitalization are prolonged, respectively. Conclusion: Patient safety is directly impaired with each antibiotic prescription error and the greater the number of these drugs prescribed to ICU patients, the higher the prevalence of length of stay.
Ketogenic diet applied in the treatment of cancer and epilepsy
Authors: Verçoza Willyam Benewam Andrade , Nascimento Rhana Cavalcanti do , Lima Maria Joanellys dos Santos
Published: August 2023

The ketogenic diet is a diet that is based on a high level of lipids and low levels of protein and carbohydrates in meals (FERREIRA, 2022). This diet was first reported in 377 BC by the physician Hippocrates in Ancient Greece, this type of meal was used to treat cases of epilepsy (FERREIRA, 2022). Then there was a long period of disuse and later this diet began to be used again around 1900 for the treatment of cancer and various other diseases (GONÇALVES, 2019).
Profile of morbidities of high-risk pregnant women in the area covered by a family health strategy
Authors: Silva Francinne Vitoria , Coimbra Rebeca Sartini , Roedel Sahra Gabriela , Severino Wesley , Welter Karina Uchikawa , Wandall Guilherme , Bornhausen Heloísa Debortoli
Published: August 2023

Pregnancy is considered high risk when certain clinical, obstetric and social conditions arise that can threaten maternal-fetal health (RODRIGUES et al., 2017). In Brazil, according to the Ministry of Health's High Risk Pregnancy Manual (2022), pregnant women who have some gestational risk should be followed, together, in primary care and in an intermediate-risk prenatal unit with the presence of an obstetrician and multidisciplinary team, aiming to provide the woman with a positive experience of pregnancy, thus preventing possible harm to their health and that of the newborn (BRASIL, 2022).
Signification and resignification of kaingang indigenous art in contemporaneity: cultural resistance and survival
Authors: Netto Marinilse , Duarte Ana Maria , Tibes Ketlin Hass
Published: August 2023

The present research has as its theme the Kaingang indigenous handicrafts in contemporary times, evidencing how the meaning and resignification of cultural elements occurs in processes involving trade for income generation and survival. The work presents a brief history of the Kaingang indigenous cultural universe with a focus on handicrafts, in order to understand its original context of production, including the materials commonly used, as well as the representation of symbolic elements. It records the perception of an indigenous Kaingang in the process of signification and resignification of the symbolic elements that make up the handicrafts sold in the streets of Chapecó and region, in the state of Santa Catarina, and, in this sense, exposes the apprehensions of a non-indigenous visual artist about the relations between art and indigenous crafts in processes of cultural resignification.
Academic performance in higher education students during the pandemic
Authors: Ribeiro Rúben , Sobral Carolina , Coelho Patrícia , Pires Joana
Published: August 2023

In 2020, the first cases of infection with the new coronavirus SARS-COV-2 were confirmed in Portugal. The pandemic has created a series of new challenges, in the sense of teaching and the learning process, largely due to social isolation, teaching has become remote, which has led to divided opinions about its effectiveness (Duarte et al., 2022). An individual needs the physical and mental rest of a "good night's sleep" in order to regain energy and perform the tasks of the following day. In higher education students, the effects of a bad night's sleep, in the short and long term, are devastating in their academic life, as they can impair the acquisition and retention of new knowledge and skills.
Opportunities for using Web3 technology in the innovation process: application at Clube Atlético Mineiro
Authors: Araújo João Pedro , Luz Lucineide Bispo dos Reis
Published: August 2023

Soccer is one of the most popular and passionate sports in the world, and in Brazil it's no different. Soccer clubs are true national passions, mobilizing crowds of fans who follow and support their teams unconditionally. However, in recent years, with the advance of digital technologies, the relationship between clubs and fans has undergone profound transformations, and the possibilities for interaction between both parties have expanded considerably. In this context, Web3 technologies have gained increasing prominence and promise to revolutionize the way Brazilian soccer clubs relate to their fans. Web3 technologies are an evolution of previous web technologies (Web1 and Web2), and are characterized by allowing the creation of decentralized applications and platforms, based on blockchain, which can be used for a variety of purposes, from developing new forms of payment to creating voting systems and collaborative governance. In the context of sport, especially soccer, the possibilities are vast, and an elite Brazilian soccer club can benefit enormously from using these technologies to bring its fans closer together and generate new revenue.
The contribution of operational drills to risk and disaster management: a case study of drills in areas of geological risk practiced in the São Gonçalo resilient project
Authors: Sérgio Fernando Rodrigues , Santos Alexandre Luís Belchior dos , Velloso Márcia Motta Pimenta , Bandeira Natalia Cascardo
Published: August 2023

The inclusion of society in the decision-making process and the identification of popular needs have been recognized as crucial elements for effective risk management in geological areas characteristic of natural disasters. The lack of community involvement and the absence of strategies to promote resilience can lead to disastrous consequences, such as material damage and loss of life. However, it is possible to mitigate these challenges by implementing operational drills, which have the potential to strengthen community participation and risk management. Operational drills in areas of geological risk offer a systematized and tested methodology capable of improving civil protection and defense processes and actions. This approach reduces damage and minimizes human losses by providing a controlled environment for training and simulating emergency situations. Through the drills it is possible to assess the effectiveness of the prevention, preparedness and response measures adopted by the competent authorities, as well as to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement when it comes to recovery actions. Encouraging community participation in operational drills also raises awareness and trains residents about the geological risks present in their localities. Through direct interaction with authorities and specialized professionals, individuals acquire relevant knowledge about preventive measures, evacuation procedures and response strategies in the face of unexpected natural disasters. This collaborative approach strengthens community resilience by empowering citizens to be active agents in protecting their lives and property. This article will highlight the importance of operational simulations in areas of geological risk as a fundamental tool for risk management and the promotion of community resilience.
Violent extremism and terrorism: conceptual and normative limitations
Authors: Silva Bárbara Thaís Pinheiro , Amuy Bruna Vitória Pires , Martins Camila Alves , Jabbour Haya , Appel Júlia Cuozzo , Ribeiro Laura Aízys Mafra , Dias Maria Clara de Souza , Neves Nicole Ribeiro
Published: August 2023

Terror is a weapon that has been widely used throughout history, whether for military, strategic, political or ideological purposes. Of Latin origin, this term, although dear to international relations, derives from a relevant and difficult-to-define theme: terrorism. In order to conceptualize it, we initially sought answers in its different guises in space-time. In order to analyze the phenomenon of modern terrorism historically, we will base ourselves on the assumptions of David C. Rapoport, based on the four waves of terrorism. From the perspective that waves are cycles of activity, characterized by their expansion and contraction in a given period. In common, these waves have international characteristics, occurring in different countries, and are differentiated by marking "the predominant energy that shapes the participating groups"9 , they are: anarchist, anti-colonialist, new left and religious. It is worth noting that the waves are made up of organizations, but there is a big difference between the rhythms of the two, and one organization can even extend into other waves.
The participation of civilians in armed conflicts: A case study of the Russian-Ukrainian war
Authors: Silva Bárbara Thaís Pinheiro , Pains Francielle Araujo , Carneiro Júlia Nicole Ramos Melo , Ribeiro Laura Aizys Mafra , Silva Lauriene Soares Guedes da , Dias Maria Clara de Souza , Lima Nicolle Francine Bigochinski
Published: August 2023

In a common practice since the Middle Ages, women, children, the elderly, unarmed combatants and prisoners of war have been under the aegis of rules guaranteeing their rights to integrity. With the deployment of weapons with a high destructive potential in civil conflicts in the mid-19th century, a new discussion about the protection of groups indirectly involved in the fighting emerged, and a new type of institutionalized legislation was developed, agreed at international level through multilateral conventions. In 1864, as one of the milestones of the new humanitarian legal portfolio, the Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies on Campaign presented the international sphere with a new code of general application, which proposed equal support for wounded combatants.
Non-pharmacological methods of pain control during labor: A literature review
Authors: Fonseca Michelle Carneiro , Medeiros Marcos Aurélio Fonseca , Macêdo Júnior Adriano Menino de , Araújo Maria Aparecida Ferreira Duarte , Nunes Carmem Cristina Torquato , Menezes Priscilla Pereira de , Pessoa Roxana Aniccelli Monteiro , Costa Rita de Cássia Araujo , Dantas Fernanda Karla Santos da Silva , Vieira Gladys Nunes , Chaves Thiziane Mérin Feitosa
Published: August 2023

Childbirth is an event that has undergone changes over decades. Studies reveal that from the twentieth century, childbirth began to be performed in a hospital environment. In 1922, the professional nurse began to appropriate knowledge about the process of parturition and in 1988 the nurse midwife inserted in childbirth care in an attempt to reduce the rates of perinatal death (SOUZA et al., 2015).
The benefits of physical exercise for the elderly: A literature review
Authors: Fonseca Michelle Carneiro , Martins Quenia Camille Soares , Medeiros Marcos Aurélio Fonseca , Santos Larissa Rocha , Serpa Deborah Julianne Lescano , Penha Cinthia Barros , Pessoa Roxana Aniccelli Monteiro , Cruz Neto Francisco Macêdo , Câmara Alessandra Gurgel , Ribeiro Sarah da Silva , Braz Danielle Chacon dos Santos , Amorim Ingrid Gurgel
Published: August 2023

The life expectancy of Brazilians has been gradually increasing. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) demonstrated through data collection that from 1940 to 2016 it increased by 30.3 years. And that the state with the highest life expectancy in Brazil is Santa Catarina (IBGE, 2017).
Electrocardiographic criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy in professional and non-professional athletes
Authors: Martins António Gregório , Rodrigues António Filipe , Coelho Patrícia , Rodrigues Francisco , Pires Joana
Published: August 2023

Every athlete can be defined qualitatively and quantitatively. Qualitatively, a professional athlete is one who competes in official competitions and who performs constant and systematic training reaching his physical limit during them. In a quantitative way, professional athletes and non-professional athletes are distinguished by the number of hours of training, and professionals practice regular training lasting more than 6 hours per week. (D'Andrea et al., 2018)
Prenatal care in primary care: An experience report
Authors: Alves Deborah Michelle Oliveira , Cavalcanti Cecília Mendonça , Fonseca Daniel Lucena , Cavalcanti Gustavo Damasceno Melo , Suassuna Huggo Vieira , Freire Lívia Jardim Freitas , Deininger Layza de Souza Chaves
Published: August 2023

Prenatal care aims to ensure the healthy development of pregnancy in order to allow delivery with lower risks for the mother and baby, since about 830 women die every day from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth worldwide, according to data released by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). With the Previne Brasil program, indicators for prenatal follow-up were included, such as routine testing for HIV/Syphilis, early recruitment of pregnant women up to 12 weeks of gestation, follow-up of at least six prenatal consultations and dental visits. At the time of discovery of pregnancy, the pregnant woman should seek the nearest health unit to start the follow-up, which in the first consultation should be performed a detailed anamnesis in order to know its particularities, such as place of residence, socioeconomic characteristics, support network, understand and offer support for the gestational period still in the first trimester, There is also the opening of the vaccination booklet and prescription of complementary tests.
A Research Study of Blood Picture of Both Cows and Buffaloes
Authors: Amer Asim Rana , Hamid Al-Zaxoyi Rawnaq Ahmed
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The current study was designed to evaluate the effect of sexual maturity in both male cows and buffaloes on hematological parameters. Blood samples were collected from 20 immature malecows and 20 mature males. In the same way, samples were collected from male buffaloes. The results of the statistical analysis showed a significant increase in the values of the packed cells volume (PCV) and the number of red blood cells of thesexually mature male cows compared with the immature, and a rise in the PCV, the concentration of hemoglobin and the number of red blood cells for the mature male buffaloes compared with the immature, while no effect of sexual maturity was observed on the number of white blood cells for both male cows and buffaloes. In conclusion, the age of sexual maturity in male cows and buffaloes had an effect that would raise the values of red bloodcells count, PCV, and hemoglobin concentration.
The Stimulatory Effect of Mixtures Milk Thistle and Wild Safflower Oil with some Insecticides on the Adults and Larvae of Flour Beetles
Authors: Al-Hamdani Omar U. Ali , Mohammed Alebady Emad Q.
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The aim of the current study is testing the mortality effect of mixtures of Milk thistle and Carthamus tinctorius oils with some insecticides on the whole and larvae of flour beetles using three different pesticides: Aktara, Indoxacarb and Alfacypermethrin, using the four different concentrations 50, 100, 200, 500 ppm for each mixing ratio (oil: pesticide) in the general rate mortality of the concentrations of oil mixture with pesticides in the adults and larvae of flour beetles. The results of the statistical analysis showed a clear significant difference between the general averages of the mortality ratios of the four concentrations. The results also indicated the values of propensity, LC50, and the total activation ratios of the mixtures of Milk thistle oils and Sob with the pesticides Aktara, Indoxacarb, and Alfacypermethrin. A variation in the LC50 values for the mixtures of oils with pesticides was noticed, but there is an increase in the toxicity of the mixture of oil and Indoxacarb pesticide compared with the mixtures of oil, Aktara pesticide and alfacypermethrin. The LC50 values for mixtures of Milk thistle and Carthamus tinctorius oils with Indoxacarb pesticide reached 34.5 and 17.9 ppm on caterpillars and 46.4 and 23.5 ppm on adults, while it reached 46.4 and 23.5 ppm for mixtures The oils themselves with the Aktara pesticide were 858.5 and 715.3 ppm on caterpillars and 190.3 and 538.7 ppm on adults. As for the mixtures of oils with Alfacypermethrin, they were 3194.4 and 248.5 ppm on caterpillars and 307.8 and 1410.5 ppm on adults.
Investigation of the Role of Brassica Roots & Fusarium Mycelium in Accumulation of Gold Particles
Authors: Aljarjary Noura , Al-Dulaimi Fahad K. Y. , Saeed Haitham AbdulSattar
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In the last decade, the production and use of metal particles in the nanoscale spread are due to the latter efficiency in solving many obstacles in various fields of science, engineering, agriculture and medicine. Gold particles in the small scale show catalytic, magnetic, electrical, mechanical, biological and chemical properties due to the high surface-to-volume ratio where appearance of these particles interact and move higher in properties and strength. Several studies have obtained nano-particles of several types of metals such as silver, copper and gold from plants and microorganisms. The current study, thus, aimed at finding out the ability of the mustard plant root to collect gold particles(Au), as well as the mycelium of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum, where the examination technique using the scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to confirm the presence and accumulation of gold particles. It is vital using the biological system of the organism. This method is environmentally and friendlydoes not result in toxins or high use of energy. It is characterized by its low cost and high efficiency in obtaining results. Three different concentrations of colloidal gold solution were used in the current study 2, 4, 6 ml, which produced a concentration exceeding 6 ml. In deposition of the largest percentage of gold in each of the plant root and fungal hyphae.
Labor market insertion, management and training by competencies: a current view in the Argentine context
Authors: Lepez Carlos Oscar , Eiguchi Kumiko
Published: August 2023

University management by nursing schools should be oriented to facilitate the labor insertion of their graduates by evaluating the efficiency of the training system, determining whether the final competencies of the nursing student are at the level required in the labor practice, allowing the identification of real learning needs. Within the framework of the information and knowledge society and the social demands regarding professional practices, the meaning of education based on the Napoleonic model that sustains a conception based on the thought of training for the world of work, thus the academy is linked to produce adjustments of the curricular designs to respond in a macro-educational way to the socio-cultural determinations and at the same time to create added value in the profile of the graduates. The objective of this panoramic review is to analyze the professional competencies of nursing graduates and their relationship with labor market insertion, with special emphasis on the Argentine context. Encouraging the inclusion of more nurses, through labor and educational policies and incentives for university professional training, may be a first step to reduce labor intensity and improve the quality of care. In addition, promoting the demands of this group of workers in the unions that represent them, providing greater visibility for their demands in order to improve their labor rights, is also an important step on this path.
Information management in the area of occupational health and safety for the prevention of occupational accidents in companies
Authors: Romero-Carazas Rafael , Mora-Barajas José Gregorio , Villanueva-Batallanos Marilyn , Bernedo-Moreira David Hugo , Apaza Romero Iván , Ruiz Rodríguez Margarita Jesús , Román-Mireles Amarelys , Espinoza-Casco Roque Juan , Pérez-Mamani Rubens Houson , Santos-Maldonado Abrahan Braulio
Published: August 2023

Objective: to analyze the culture and control of occupational health and safety management to reduce occupational accidents among workers in companies in the city of Juliaca-Puno, 2022. Methods: a non-experimental transectional design was used, based on a quantitative, basic and descriptive methodology. The sample consisted of 200 workers to whom a questionnaire was applied. As for the statistical data analysis, SPSS V.26 software was used. Results: the predominant economic activity is commerce (59%), with activities in the administrative area (53%). In addition, safety and hygiene induction was 61.5%, knowledge of occupational hazards 57%, induction in the handling of machinery and equipment 70.5%, safe working environment 55.5%, while training on industrial safety and hygiene 61.5% and control measures or sanctions for non-compliance 46.5%, are applied some. Conclusions: The culture and control of occupational health and safety management for the prevention of occupational hazards in companies in Juliaca are insufficient, due to the lack of greater training, compliance and control to promote occupational health and safety where people are exposed to various risks.
Enhancing Intrusion Detection Systems using Ensemble Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Khalil Ibraheem Ibraheem
Published: August 2023

The increasing usage of the Internet has also brought about the risk of network attacks, leading to the need for effective intrusion detection systems. This chapter aims to fill the gap in literature by conducting a comprehensive review of 55 relevant studies conducted from 2000 to 2007, focusing on the use of machine learning techniques for intrusion detection. The reviewed studies are compared based on the design of their classifiers, the datasets used in their experiments, and other experimental setups. Single, hybrid, and ensemble classifiers are examined, and their achievements and limitations are discussed. The chapter provides a thorough evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of using machine learning for intrusion detection and suggests future research directions in this field. In conclusion, this chapter addresses the need for a comprehensive review of machine learning techniques in intrusion detection. It provides insights into classifier design, dataset selection Other experimental details an assessment of the use of machine learning for intrusion detection is presented, and recommendations for future studies are suggested.
Anomaly Detection in Network Traffic using Machine Learning for Early Threat Detection
Authors: Thwaini Mohammed Hussein
Published: August 2023

Due to advances in network technologies, the amount of people using networks is rising rapidly. This has resulted in a large amount of transmission information being generated and moved across the network. However, this data is vulnerable to attacks and intrusions. To prevent network intrusions, security measures must be implemented, which can detect anomalies and identify potential threats. Network security researchers and labs have done extensive research in network security. The purpose of this study was to perform a noninvasive inspection to give a large general mechanism on recent advances in abnormality detection. The study reviewed recent research published in the past five years, which examined new technologies and potential future opportunities in anomaly detection. The literature review focused specifically on anomaly detection systems used in network traffic. This included various applications such as Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Internet of Things (IoT), High Performance Computing, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Software Defined Networking (SDN) environments. The review concludes by highlighting several unresolved issues that need to be addressed in order to improve anomaly detection systems.
Adherence to preprints’ publication in Dentistry by Brazilian researchers
Authors: Cenci Jaisson , Silva Santos Da Cruz Daiane , Da Silva Leite Pedro Dentice , Cenci Maximiliano Sérgio , Fernandes Montagner Anelise
Published: August 2023

Aim: the objective of this study was to evaluate the adherence to the preprint publication format by a sample of Brazilian researchers.
Methods: searches were carried out, in September 2021, on the MedArxiv, OSF, and SciELO preprints platforms, looking for publications in preprint format by all Brazilian researchers of graduate programs in dentistry (n=211) who were productivity fellows in 2021 (PQ). Searches were performed by typing the authors’ full names and the possible variations, as indicated by each author's curriculum, openly available on the Lattes website platform. The Friedman test, with the Durbin-Conover post-hoc (α=0,05) was applied in order to compare the three platforms. Spearman's correlation test (α=0,05) was performed to assess the possible correlations between the number of preprints and age, career stage, and the researcher’s scholarship level variables.
Results: from the 211 researchers searched, 22 (10,4 %) published 1 (one) preprint on at least one platform. A total of 39 published preprints were found at MedArxiv (n=19, 48,7 %), SciELO preprints (n=18, 46,2 %), and OSF platforms (n=2, 5,1 %). There was no difference between the adherence to MedArxiv and SciELO preprints (p = 0,731). However, the OSF platform presented the lowest adherence, statistically differing from MedArxiv (p=0,008) and SciELO preprints platforms (p=0,003). In addition, no correlation was found between the publication of preprints and the researcher's age (p=0,128), career stage (p=0,248), or the researcher's scholarship level (p=0,661).
Conclusion: it was possible to observe a low adherence to the preprints’ publications by Brazilian researchers’ productivity fellows of graduate programs in dentistry