bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development, validity and reproducibility of a dish-based semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire in Iran
Authors: Ayoubi Samaneh Sadat , Nematy Mohsen , Amini Maryam , Esmaily Habibollah , Movahed Sara , Karbin Karim , Shadmand Foumani Moghadam Mohammad Reza , Mohajeri Seyed Amir Reza , Yaghoubi Zahra , Bahrami Taghanaki Hamidreza , Norouzy Abdolreza
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: The food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is the method of choice for dietary assessment in epidemiological studies. FFQs focusing on mixed-dishes and simple food items are useful where mixed-dishes are an essential part of food consumption. OBJECTIVE: Regarding the fact that the nature of the Iranian diet is mixed-dish, the present study aimed to design and assess the validity and reproducibility of a dish-based semi-quantitative FFQ in the Iranian adult population. METHODS: A list of 302 food items was collected from four geographical areas around Iran. The validation study was conducted on 97 healthy adults. The FFQ was introduced at the beginning of the study and 10 months after; two three-day food records were collected during the study. Also, biomarkers including 24-hour urinary potassium and nitrogen, serum retinol, and alpha-tocopherol were measured. RESULTS: A 142-food-item FFQ was concluded. The correlation coefficient between the second FFQ and the second three-day food record ranged from 0.225 to 0.323 for macronutrients and 0.128 to 0.476 for micronutrients. The percentile agreements (same or adjacent quartile) between the two methods were more than 60% for all nutrients. The intraclass correlation coefficient between FFQs (except for vitamin E) ranged from 0.363 to 0.578. The correlation coefficient between the second FFQ and the second biomarker assessment was 0.241 for protein.
Impediments to effective utilization of assistive technology for learning disabled
Authors: Dhingra Kriti , Garg Anchal , Yadav Divakar , Pujari Jayanti
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Assistive technology has been a boon for children with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) as it bridges the gap between them and their peers without SLDs. Despite the vast emphasis on the use of AT and speedy propagation of AT tools, yet more research is required on actual usage of AT. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study is to identify the most significant barriers to the usage of AT by children with specific learning disabilities and suggest various measures to deal with it. METHODS: To accomplish the study interviews were conducted with special education teachers of schools in India to find out the major barriers toward the utilisation of AT. First, Qualitative analysis was performed using CAQDAS tool QDA Miner Lite to identify the barriers towards effective utilisation of AT. Further, ISM technique and MICAMAC analysis were used to corroborate the most significant barriers. RESULTS: The results revealed the most significant barriers to implementation of AT and also that timely managing these major barriers can lower the effect on other barriers. CONCLUSION: Eliminating the significant barriers would enhance the use of AT by the special education teachers, parents, and children with SLDs. Effective use of AT can prove to be benediction in the times of pandemic.
The effect of migraine and motion sickness on symptoms evoked by the caloric vestibular test
Authors: Gedik-Soyuyuce Ozlem , Yalinay-Dikmen Pinar , Korkut Nazim
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: The caloric vestibular test (CVT) may evoke headache and vestibular symptoms in susceptible people. Patients with migraines have higher susceptibility to motion sickness. In migraines, impaired habituation to repetitive stimuli is a well-known interictal abnormality. OBJECTIVE: This study is aimed at evaluating CVT-evoked headache, nausea, vomiting, and imbalance in patients with and without migraine and/or motion sickness. METHODS: A retrospective data analysis was performed on 554 patients with a complaint of dizziness who underwent bithermal CVT at a tertiary referral center. The occurrences of CVT-evoked headache, nausea, vomiting, and imbalance were observed in four groups: patients with only migraine (MG; n = 94), those with only motion sickness (MSG; n = 89), those with migraine and motion sickness (MMSG; n = 122), and those without migraine and motion sickness (non-MMSG; n = 146). The differences between the groups were assessed. RESULTS: The mean ages of groups were similar (p = 0.534). The proportions of females were higher in the MG, MSG, and MMSG (p = 0.001). The severity of nausea and headache for each gender was higher in the MG, MSG, and MMSG (p < 0.001). Vomiting was more common in MMSG among males (p = 0.003), while there was no difference between groups among females (p = 0.099). Imbalance was more common in MMSG among females (p < 0.001). A relationship was detected between age and imbalance (p < 0.001), where an increased risk for imbalance was evident with greater age. Three patients in the MMSG needed hospitalization after CVT. CONCLUSIONS: Special caution is needed when performing caloric testing for patients with migraines or MS since CVT-evoked symptoms may occur with higher incidence and intensity, which might be related to a lack of habituation in neuronal information processing after robust sensory stimuli like CVT.
Potential of Intercropping of Oil Palm (E. guineensis Jacq.) and Liberica Coffee (C. liberica L.): A Case Study in Smallholder Plantation
Authors: Firmansyah Erick , Umami Arif
Published: October 2021

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) has become the main plantation commodity in Indonesia. Climate change phenomena and competitiveness fluctuation of palm oil commodities have led to increased need for optimized land productivity while maintaining sustainability. This research aimed to study the potential of oil palm intercropping with liberica coffee (Coffea liberica L.) in several smallholder oil palm plantations in Riau Province, Sumatera Island, Indonesia. Measurements in the middle of the non-harvesting path of oil palm showed the age of oil palm is directly proportional to the difference between air and soil temperature and relative humidity under canopy.  Oil palm roots were dominantly distributed vertically in solum 0 - 30 cm and always dominant compared to coffee at all horizontal distances observed. While the dominant root coffee distribution was in solum 31 - 60 cm. Analysis results show the tap roots extend no further than 30-45 cm below the soil surface. It was known that oil palm roots are dominantly distributed at a distance of 2-3 m from the trunk while the coffee roots are dominantly distributed at a distance of 1-2 m from the trunk. Analysis of oil palm yields in the intercropping system showed no significant decrease compared to monocropping systems with relatively the same age and production input. Coffee production per tree has decreased by 25-30% compared to the average production in monocropping systems.
Metal Oxides as Soluble Nano Catalyst on Biodiesel: A Review
Authors: Pambudi Setyo , Triono Agus , Asrofi Mochamad , Mufaidah Iid , Variyana Yeni , Ilyas R. A.
Published: October 2021

Nano particles of metal oxide developed as soluble nano additive in liquid fuels to improve fuel quality. One application of nano metal oxide particles is an additive to biodiesel. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Pure biodiesel has a relatively lower calorific value compared to fossil fuels. Low calorific value results in increased brake specific fuel consumption. Moreover, biodiesel has a higher density and viscosity compared to fossil fuel. The content of carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) in exhaust gases with biodiesel is higher than fossil fuels. Metal oxide nanoparticles are added to biodiesel between 6 to 80 nm with concentrations about 50 to 500 ppm. Addition of metal oxide nanoparticles to biodiesel can improve brake thermal efficiency, reduce brake specific fuel consumption, carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and improve carbon dioxide (CO2) emission due to the catalytic effect of metal oxide nanoparticles. Metal oxide acts as an oxidation catalyst thereby reduce the carbon combustion activation temperature and thus enhances hydrocarbon oxidation, promoting complete combustion. Nanoparticles that are often used in various studies are nickel (II) oxide (NiO), cerium (IV) oxide (CeO2), titanium oxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), and silicon dioxide (SiO2). This review paper describes the progress and development of nano metal oxide applications as additives for biodiesel, and the discussion in this paper is divided into 3 main topics, including the effects of nanoparticles on the properties of biodiesel, engine performance, and emission characteristics.
Phenotypic Variability of The F2 Populations Derived from Crosses Between Local and Introduced Okra Cultivars
Authors: Hayati P.K. Dewi , Yld Mairati Mandwi , Sutoyo Sutoyo , Zaitialia M
Published: October 2021

Okra (Abelmoschus esculenthus) is a vegetable plant consumed in immature and tender texture fruits. Crosses of local okra with introduced varieties are carried out to improve the character of the local cultivars. This study aimed to assess the variability of agronomic characters, both quantitative and qualitative characters of various families of the F2 populations and select superior families that can be used to produce new cultivars. The F2 population was derived from inbreeding and selection of the crosses between local okra cultivars with B291 and Ve022 as introduced cultivars. The study used an experimental method with an individual observation. Qualitative characters were described based on the descriptor by IBPGR, while quantitative characters were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results showed variation in each F2 family in plant height, the number of flowers per plant and the number of fruits per plant, except for SOMB291-16. FOHVE022-8, FOHB291-15, FOHVE022-17, SOMB291-23 and SOMB291-24 families could be selected due to the extended picking time were in line with the increase of fruit quality. A broad variability of quantitative characters was found for all characters, indicating a high opportunity to obtain valuable traits and desirable segregants in F2 populations. Variations in qualitative characters were found in stem color, leaf shape, fruit color and fruit shape. The selection of plants with specific characters could be maintained with inbreeding or self-pollinated desirable segregants.
Estimation of Fetal Weight by Clinical Methods and Ultrasonography and Comparing With Actual Birth Weight
Authors:   Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran., Mossayebnezhad Raziyeh , Niknami Maryam ,   Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran., Pakseresht Sedigheh ,   Social Determinants of Health Research Center (SDHRC), Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Obstetrics, Women Health Promotion, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Kazemnezhad Leili Ehsan ,   Department of Biostatics, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Assessment of fetal weight is a vital factor in antenatal care, not only in the management of labor and delivery but also in identifying fetal weight disorders. Objective: This study compares the accuracy of clinical methods and ultrasonography in Estimating Fetal Weight (EFW) with Actual Birth Weight (ABW) in term pregnant women. Materials and Methods: This diagnostic test evaluation study was performed on 247 single-term pregnant women admitted to an educational, therapeutic hospital in Rasht City, Iran. In this study, abdominal palpation, Johnson’s formula, Insler’s formula, and ultrasonography were used to estimate fetal weight. One-sample t-test, the Chi-square, and the Bland-Altman plot were used to compare the diagnostic value of fetal weight estimation methods. The accuracy of tests was estimated based on sensitivity and specificity in fetal weight groups (below 2500 g, 2500- 4000 g, and above 4000 g) by the Bland-Altman plot. Results: The participating pregnant women had a Mean±SD age of 28.86±4.24 years, body mass index of 32.98±6.0 kg/m2, and gestational age of 39±1.04 wk. Their Mean±SD actual birth weight was 3343.352±432.799 gr, Also, the Mean±SD birth weight found by abdominal palpation was 3371.053±345.561 gr, Mean±SD birth weight by Johnson’s formula 3041.206 ±411 gr, by Insler’s formula 3556.316±531.567 gr, and by ultrasonography 3294.28±380.09 gr, Based on the one-sample t-test, the abdominal palpation had the lowest (P=0.261), and the Insler’s formula (P=0.001) had the highest difference with the actual birth weight. Regarding the fetal weight groups, Insler’s formula (96.33%) was highly accurate in Low Birth Weight (LBW), but abdominal palpation (91.09%) was more accurate in normal weight and macrosomia (94.72%) groups. There was a significant difference between clinical methods with ABW (P=0.026). Conclusion: Clinical methods are accessible, affordable, and available and can estimate fetal weight in developing countries, especially in our country.
The Effects of Improving Emotional Intelligence on Death Anxiety in Older Adults
Authors:   School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran., Baghdadi Akram , Aghajani Mohammad ,   Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Infection Diseases Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran., Sadat Zohre ,   Department of Nursing, Trauma Nursing Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran., Mirbagher Ajorpaz Neda ,   Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Death anxiety is one of the main elements in mental health in older adults. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effects of improving emotional intelligence on death anxiety in older adults in Kashan City, Iran. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was carried out on 60 older adults referred to health clinics in Kashan City, Iran, in 2019. The participants were randomly allocated to the control and experimental groups. Before the intervention, a demographics data questionnaire and death anxiety scale was filled out by the two groups. The experimental group received emotional intelligence education in eight sessions (twice a week). The control group received no intervention. The study measures included a demographic checklist and the Templer Death Anxiety Scale (TDAS). Immediately and one month after the intervention, both groups filled out the death anxiety scale again. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical tests such as t test, the Chi-square, and repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results: The results showed that 22 participants (73.3%) and 17 (56.7%) were in the 61-65 age range in the experimental and control groups, respectively. Based on the Chi-square test, there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding demographical data, including age, gender, marital status, education, and job. The results of repeated-measures ANOVA in the experimental group showed that the mean scores of death anxiety decreased over the 3 time points (P<0.05). Also, the post hoc test showed a significant difference in death anxiety scores at different time points in the experimental group (P<0.05). The t test results showed no statistically significant difference in the mean score of death anxiety before the intervention between the two groups, but at the end of the sessions (P=0.006) and one month after the intervention (P=0.001), this difference was significant. Conclusion: The results indicated that improving emotional intelligence in older adults decreased their death anxiety. It is recommended that nurses use this method to decrease death anxiety in older adults.
Psychometric Adequacy of the Persian Version of the Performance Management Behavior Questionnaire in Universities
Authors:   Department of Healthcare Services Management, School of Health and Research Center for Health, Safety and Environment, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran., Keikavoosi-Arani Leila , Salehi Leili ,   Department of Education and Promotion, Research Center for Health, School of Health, Safety and Environment, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Despite interest in improving performance management in universities, few studies have examined this topic. Because of the absence of validated tools in Iran for assessing behavior performance management, this study was conducted to validate the behavior performance management scale. Objective: This study aimed to assess the psychometric adequacy of the Performance Management Behavior Questionnaire (PMBQ) for the heads of university departments in Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in four phases. The first and second phases included PMBQ translation and its modification in accordance with the educational setting. The third phase consisted of the content and face validation, and the fourth phase aimed to evaluate the construct validity and reliability of this scale. All 400 faculty members (200 for exploratory factor analysis and 200 for confirmatory factor analysis) were studied. After translation, the 27-item PMBQ was evaluated for validity and reliability. Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Content Validity Index (CVI) were computed for content validity. For construct validation, the exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used. The PMBQ reliability was assessed by the Cronbach α coefficient. Results: Considering eigenvalues above one, five factors were identified that jointly explained 58.22% of the variance observed. Based on the arrangement of the factors, they labeled as monitoring performance management (9 items), coaching (6 items), goal setting (6 items), communication (3 items), and providing consequence (2 items). Results showed that the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) varied between 0.51 and 0.60; composite reliability was between 0.7 and 0.81, and the Cronbach α coefficient was between 0.70 and 0.82. Conclusion: PMBQ as a valid and reliable tool can be used for assessing the behavior of the heads of departments from the viewpoints of faculty members.
Regularização da propriedade – direito que deve ser promovido
Authors: Setim Carla Regina Buschmann
Published: October 2021

A propriedade sempre foi um bem importante para a sociedade; sem embargo de parcela da atual geração que despreza tal sentimento, em razão da adoção de novas formas de se viver. A propriedade no Brasil passou por diversas fases. Inicialmente, estabeleceu-se um período confuso, com a edição de legislação esparsa e doações de terras aos mais abastados. O regime instituído denominava-se sesmarias, com a divisão das terras brasileiras, cujo intento consistia na ocupação, em razão da dimensão territorial. Essas terras incorporaram o patrimônio do reino de Portugal, detendo o reino, direitos de uso, gozo e fruição. Somente em 1850 foi editada a Lei de Terras, que, muito embora tenha colocado fim às sesmarias, não resolveu demais problemas relacionados à propriedade, como exemplo os grandes latifúndios que se formaram. Observa-se, que a história do Brasil, aponta diretamente para exclusão social; vez que sua regularização, seja no campo ou cidade, tem entraves jurídicos e custos elevados. O sistema de registro de imóveis do país consiste em serviço público, delegado a terceiros. Sua atuação é eficiente, garantindo segurança jurídica; por outro lado, muitos cidadãos ainda não tem acesso a tais serviços, vez que onerosos. O objetivo da pesquisa centra-se, exatamente, na adoção pelo Estado, de políticas públicas que concretizem plenamente os direitos de propriedade. O referencial teórico apoiou-se em textos, artigos e livros. Por intermédio da pesquisa, verifica-se que as políticas públicas que incentivam a regularização da propriedade, ainda são tímidas, embora extremamente necessárias para a inclusão social.
Schlafen, Essen und Reden: symbolische Bindung
Authors: Palladino Ruth Ramalho Ruivo , Souza Luiz Augusto de Paula , Pallotta Mara Lucia , Costa Rogério da , Cunha Maria Claudia
Published: October 2021

Schlaf, Essen und Sprache sind Säulen des gesunden Lebens von Kindern, von Geburt an miteinander verflochten und bilden die dynamische Struktur der kindlichen Entwicklung. Dies sind die Auswirkungen von voneinander abhängigen Bedingungen: organisch, psychisch und sozial, die das Kind einbeziehen und gleichzeitig aus organischen und symbolischen Erbschaften resultieren. Letzteres überbestimmt und moduliert die Interaktion des Kindes mit der Umwelt, insbesondere mit dem anderen Menschen, der dort ist. Dieses Erbe zeichnet Verhaltens- und Verhaltensmuster, die oft zu Veränderungen beitragen können, die bis zu einem gewissen Grad die Gesamtentwicklung des Kindes beeinträchtigen. In der Kinderklinik umfasst die Beschreibung der Entwicklungsstörungen, von den mildesten bis zu den schwersten, in der Regel Ernährungs-, Schlaf- und Sprachaspekte, was dann eine Basistriade nahelegt, die die Kliniker nach der Möglichkeit befragt, dass es mehr als einen einfachen Zufall gibt, eine Korrelation zwischen grundlegenden biologischen Funktionen. Wenn dies der Fall ist, wird es für den Kliniker wichtig sein, sich diese Perspektive anzueignen, da die Implikation wahrscheinlich Besonderheiten in den Diagnose- und Behandlungsverfahren bestimmen wird. In dieser Richtung lohnt es sich, die Entwicklung dieser Funktionen (Schlaf, Ernährung, Sprache) zu vertiefen und zu diskutieren, um ihre konstitutive Korrelation, die Verbindung zwischen ihnen, zu klären.
Imagética motora e terapia por contensão induzida modificada na disfunção do membro superior pós-AVE – Revisão Sistemática
Authors: Silva Thamiris Barbosa da , Freitas Rodrigo , Oliveira Luiz Carlos Soares de
Published: October 2021

Segundo a Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) o Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) é uma das causas que mais leva a morbidade e mortalidade no mundo. A Terapia por Contensão Induzida (TCI) é uma técnica de reabilitação derivada da neuropsicologia que tem como objetivo recuperar a função do membro superior acometido por uma lesão. Prática mental (PM), também conhecida como Imagética Motora (IM), consiste no método de treinamento em que a reprodução interna de um determinado evento é repetida extensivamente com a intenção de aprender uma nova habilidade ou melhorar o desempenho de uma tarefa já conhecida. O objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar as técnicas de TCIM e IM em relação a seus benefícios como ferramenta de reabilitação na melhora do desempenho da disfunção do membro superior decorrentes de AVE. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática da literatura realizada no período de março a abril 2020. Para a busca utilizaram-se as bases de dados PEDro, Lilacs, Medline e Pubmed de artigos no idioma português, inglês e espanhol, publicados de 2015 a 2020, com as palavras-chaves Constraint-induced movement therapy, Stroke, Upper Limb/ Upper Extremity, Imagery Motor e Mental Practice e suas respectivas correspondências em português. Na busca eletrônica pelos bancos de dados Lilacs, Pedro, Medline e Pubmed, cruzando as palavras descritas no método, foram encontrados 526 artigos, destes foram selecionados 217 artigos para leitura na íntegra. Os resultados desta revisão sistemática indicam que ambas as técnicas foram igualmente capazes de proporcionar benefícios na melhora do desempenho da disfunção do membro superior decorrentes do AVE. Embora, os melhores resultados foram observados quando associadas a outras técnicas ou quando combinadas.
A Comparative Analysis on Cohesive Markers in Essay Composition of First Language and Second Language: Direct Writing Versus Translation
Authors: Saleh Noor Shahariah , Murtaza Siti Fatimah , Baki Nurshila Umar
Published: October 2021

Studies have revealed that first language has significant impacts on learners’ second language development. Utilizing L1 in the writing processes such as translation method and direct writing is a conventional strategy used by low proficiency level L2 learners. However, there is a lack of studies that determine the quality of writing influenced by L1 transfer. This study aims to provide a comparative analysis on the use of cohesive markers as a result of the use of Malay in English written text via translation and direct composition. The writing quality in terms of content, organisation and writing style of a group of students with low, intermediate and advanced proficiency levels from a secondary school in the district of Tangkak, Johor was scrutinised. Data were collected via two different topics of writing tasks using direct composition and translation writing process. The first topic involved English direct composition while the second topic employed direct Malay composition which was then translated into English. The results of the study indicated that English essays of direct writing showed less variety of cohesive markers as compared to Malay essays due to the lack of L2 writing skills. The learners apparently generated more ideas in their native language as well as utilized their L1 cohesive markers into L2 composition via the translation writing process. Nevertheless, the similarities and differences of cohesive markers in Malay and English help teachers to understand learners' organisation of Malay and English essays.
Assessment of Physico-chemical, Microbial and Phytotoxic Changes of Various Organic Wastes During their Composting Process
Authors: Ayed Fakher , Boussadia Olfa , Grissa Hanem , Aydi Ben Abdallah Rania , Jabnoun-Khiareddine Hayfa , Daami-Remadi Mejda
Published: October 2021

In this study, the aerobic composting in windrows of five mixtures of organic materials was compared. Composting temperatures rose to 60-67°C within 7 to 22 days and stayed above 45°C for 4-5 months before declining. Decomposition after 223 days was 40-43% for organic materials and 23-25% for carbon. The pH values decreased during the composting process and became neutral at maturation. Electric conductivity dropped to 3.6-5.22 mS/cm after 170 days. Dry matter increase to 96.2-97.8% within 182 days of composting and dropped to 70.13-73.87% at maturation. Bulk density increased from 0.20-0.26 g/cm3 to 0.34-0.55 g/cm3 and varied depending on composts. Porosity and water retention decreased during composting. Nutrient contents varied over composting times and wastes. Composts' phytotoxicity, evaluated on barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) seeds, decreased by 0.2-13.2% and 63.2-81.3% after 30 and 220 days of composting, respectively. Benefits of composting organic wastes into agriculturally valuable final products was discussed.
COMPARISON OF GAZKONDNAFTA AND HYSYS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS IN THE FIELD OF COMPUTER MODELING OF OIL AND GAS TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Kalashnikov O.V. , Budniak S.V. , Ivanov Yu.V. , Belyansky Yu.M. , Aptulina N.O. , Zobnin A.O.
Published: October 2021

The experimental and calculated according to program systems GasCondOil, Aspen-HYSYS and PRO-II compositions of the gas — liquid phases (hydrocarbon and aqueous solutions) and their thermodynamic properties are compared, as well as the accuracy of technological calculations of field pipelines and natural gas and oil treatment processes. It is shown that some of the field technological processes, calculated by the program system GasCondOil, are not modeled on Aspen-HYSYS. Bibl. 16, Fig. 9, Tab. 15.
A STATE OF ART AND PROSPECTS OF USED PNEUMATIC TIRES MANAGEMENT (REVIEW)
Authors: Mikulionok I.O.
Published: October 2021

The basic data on the volume of production of pneumatic tires in the world and in Ukraine are presented. The need to improve the ways of handling pneumatic tires that have lost their con-sumer properties (worn out tires as a result of their intended use and tires rejected as a result of passing quality control during their manufacture) is shown as one of the most dangerous for the environment and promising in terms of using their properties. A detailed classification of methods for handling worn out and defective tires is proposed and a critical analysis of each of them is given. Particular attention is paid to the methods of utilization of tires, in particular, recycling, which makes it possible to efficiently use the secondary raw materials obtained from tires directly for their intended purpose. The features of physical, physicochemical and chemical processing methods, in particular combustion, gasification, pyrolysis of tires and their frag-ments, as well as the prospects for their decomposition under the influence of environmental factors, in particular microorganisms, are also considered. The main ways of solving the prob-lem of tires that have lost their consumer properties in Ukraine are proposed. Bibl. 88, Fig. 2.
Key Vulnerabilities and the Competitive Advantage among Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Waithaka Paul
Published: October 2021

Globalization and technological advancement have in a big way altered the business landscape, making it difficult for banks to sustain competitive advantage. The need to enhance competitiveness has forced banks to consider competitive intelligence not only as a tool to guard against threats but also as a mechanism for discovering new opportunities and trends. Competitive intelligence contributes to continuous improvement of the quality of products, services and solutions offered by banks to their clients as well as increasing a firm’s innovative capability. Key vulnerabilities have been identified as one of the strategic inputs of competitive intelligence that a firm needs to focus on in order to gain and sustain competitive advantage. This paper sought to examine the effect of identification and assessment of key organizational vulnerabilities on the competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya. The target population for the study were directors or managers in-charge of planning or strategy in each of the forty banks in the country. Primary data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested for both validity and reliability and was found to meet the required threshold. A response rate of 77.5% was achieved in the study and this was adequate for analysis. The study found that identification, assessment and hedging against key vulnerabilities had significant effect on the ability of banks to sustain competitive advantage. The study therefore concluded that key vulnerabilities should be identified, assessed and hedged against since they could inhibit a company’s strategy from succeeding in the marketplace. The study recommends that banks should raise the level of use of competitive intelligence in monitoring the competitive landscape to enable early identification and assessment of key vulnerabilities, then take steps to hedge the vulnerable areas from being exploited by rivals to the detriment of the bank. The study further recommends that managers should be continuously assessing the vulnerability of their banks with aim of hedging against attack by rivals.
Process Discovery Enhancement with Trace Clustering and Profiling
Authors: Faizan Muhammad , Zuhairi Megat F. , Ismail Shahrinaz
Published: October 2021

The potential in process mining is progressively growing due to the increasing amount of event-data. Process mining strategies use event-logs to automatically classify process models, recommend improvements, predict processing times, check conformance, and recognize anomalies/deviations and bottlenecks. However, proper handling of event-logs while evaluating and using them as input is crucial to any process mining technique. When process mining techniques are applied to flexible systems with a large number of decisions to take at runtime, the outcome is often unstructured or semi-structured process models that are hard to comprehend. Existing approaches are good at discovering and visualizing structured processes but often struggle with less structured ones. Surprisingly, process mining is most useful in domains where flexibility is desired. A good illustration is the "patient treatment" process in a hospital, where the ability to deviate from dealing with changing conditions is crucial. It is useful to have insights into actual operations. However, there is a significant amount of diversity, which contributes to complicated, difficult-to-understand models. Trace clustering is a method for decreasing the complexity of process models in this context while also increasing their comprehensibility and accuracy. This paper discusses process mining, event-logs, and presenting a clustering approach to pre-process event-logs, i.e., a homogeneous subset of the event-log is created. A process model is generated for each subset. These homogeneous subsets are then evaluated independently from each other, which significantly improving the quality of mining results in flexible environments. The presented approach improves the fitness and precision of a discovered model while reducing its complexity, resulting in well-structured and easily understandable process discovery results.
ยาสมุนไพรรักษาอัมพฤกษ์อัมพาตในตำราการแพทย์ไทยเดิม (แพทยศาสตร์สงเคราะห์ ฉบับอนุรักษ์) เล่มที่ 1 : การวิเคราะห์ทางเภสัชกรรมไทยและหลักฐานเชิงประจักษ์
Authors: บูรณะทรัพย์ขจร สุกก์สลิล , ประทุมสุวรรณ์ นันทวัน , เหงกระโทก พรนัชชา , หาญผดุงกิจ กมลทิพย์ , อัครเสรีนนท์ ประวิทย์ , คัชชิมา กังวล
Published: October 2021

วัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อศึกษาสมุนไพรและตำรับยาที่มีสรรพคุณรักษาอัมพฤกษ์อัมพาตในตำราการแพทย์แผนไทยเดิม (แพทยศาสตร์สงเคราะห์ ฉบับอนุรักษ์) เล่มที่ 1, วิเคราะห์รสยาของยาสมุนไพรเดี่ยวและสมุนไพรในตำรับยา และรวบรวมหลักฐานเชิงประจักษ์ของสมุนไพรที่มีสรรพคุณรักษาอัมพฤกษ์อัมพาต
วิธีการศึกษา: เป็นงานวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ ทบทวนและบันทึกรายการสมุนไพรและตำรับยาที่มีการรักษาอัมพฤกษ์อัมพาตในตำราการแพทย์ไทยเดิม ตรวจสอบความถูกต้องของชื่อเครื่องยาสมุนไพรและรสยาโดยผู้เชี่ยวชาญ จากนั้นทำการสืบค้นหลักฐานเชิงประจักษ์ของเครื่องยาในฐานข้อมูล PubMed  และ Google scholar
ผลการศึกษา: จาก 13 คัมภีร์ พบว่า มี 8 คัมภีร์ที่บันทึกการรักษาอัมพฤกษ์อัมพาต โดยคัมภีร์สรรพคุณยาและคัมภีร์ธาตุวิภังค์ มีจำนวนตำรับยามากที่สุด คือ 5 ตำรับ และรองลงมาคือ คัมภีร์โรคนิทานมี 4 ตำรับ เป็นการใช้สมุนไพรเดี่ยว 8 ชนิด และเป็นตำรับยา 22 ตำรับ โดยมีการใช้สมุนไพรทั้งสิ้น 142 ชนิด สมุนไพรที่ใช้ในตำรับยา 4 ตำรับขึ้นไป มี 22 ชนิด โดย พริกไทยล่อน ใช้มากที่สุด รสยาที่พบการใช้เรียงจากมากไปน้อยคือ รสเผ็ดร้อน ร้อยละ 26.32 รสเค็ม ร้อยละ 14.47 และรสขม ร้อยละ 13.16 และมีสมุนไพร 19 ชนิด ที่มีหลักฐานงานวิจัยเกี่ยวกับการรักษาโรคอัมพฤกษ์อัมพาต เช่น ช่วยต้านเกล็ดเลือด ป้องกันเซลล์ประสาทถูกทำลาย
สรุป: อัมพฤกษ์อัมพาตมีการกล่าวถึงในหลายคัมภีร์ โดยการรักษานิยมใช้ยาตำรับมากกว่าสมุนไพรเดี่ยว แต่จำนวนหลักฐานเชิงประจักษ์เกี่ยวกับสมุนไพรที่ใช้ยังมีน้อย แสดงว่าการพัฒนายาไทยที่ใช้รักษาอัมพฤกษ์อัมพาตยังต้องการการวิจัยอีกมากเพื่อให้เกิดการใช้อย่างสมเหตุสมผล
Modelización energética del parque edificado a escala urbana: encuestas como complemento a los datos catastrales en la fase de caracterización
Authors: Borges Patricia , Pages-Ramon Anna , Travesset-Baro Oriol
Published: October 2021

INTRODUCCIÓN. La falta de información detallada sobre las propiedades que afectan al comportamiento energético de los edificios es uno de los principales obstáculos a la hora de realizar modelos energéticos del parque edificado. Esta falta de datos es uno de los motivos por el que estos modelos pueden presentar un importante desajuste entre el consumo energético estimado por los modelos, y el consumo energético real, lo que puede reducir su fiabilidad. OBJETIVO. El presente trabajo presenta un caso de estudio en el cual se ha recopilado parte de la información no disponible de los edificios con el objetivo de reducir la brecha entre los resultados de las simulaciones y el consumo real. MÉTODO. Para ello se ha diseñado una encuesta que ha permitido recopilar la información necesaria para la generación de un modelo del parque edificado de la parroquia de Escaldes-Engordany en el Principado de Andorra. RESULTADOS. Los resultados muestran que las encuestas tienen un gran potencial para completar la información existente relacionada con los edificios. DISCUSIÓN Y CONCLUSIONES. A pesar de su potencial, la recogida de información mediante encuestas también tiene ciertas particularidades que pueden variar significativamente los resultados obtenidos a partir de estas.
Acceso a la electricidad y desarrollo rural
Authors: Nolasco-Benitez Edith , Gomis-Bellmunt Oriol
Published: October 2021

INTRODUCCIÓN. El acceso a la electricidad influye significativamente en muchos aspectos de la sociedad y se reconoce su importancia en la vida cotidiana. OBJETIVO. Analizar la literatura sobre el acceso a la electricidad en zonas rurales, su impacto en el desarrollo social, medio ambiente y economía. MÉTODO. La investigación se desarrolló mediante una revisión bibliográfica y se clasificó los aspectos que influyen en el desarrollo de la electrificación rural. RESULTADOS. Se caracterizó las variables que definen el estudio de la electrificación en zonas rurales y se determinó que se debe tener un enfoque integral en la implementación de los programas de electrificación para lograr la sostenibilidad. DISCUSIÓN Y CONCLUSIONES. Se confirma que la electrificación y el desarrollo de las comunidades rurales presentan relaciones complejas y es necesario continuar con el análisis de las diferentes dimensiones de la electrificación.
Non-thermal plasma applied to treating diabetic foot
Authors: Arisawa Emilia Angela Lo Schiavo , Cardoso Juliana Cunha , Vieira Lucia , Oliveira Rauirys Alencarde de
Published: October 2021

Objective: Evaluate the effects of non-thermal plasma therapy (NTP) for the treatment of diabetic foot injuries in two patients, considering the evolution of the steps of the healing process, pain sensitivity, and quality of life. Methodology: Lesions in the lower limbs of two patients with Diabetes mellitus (DM) with similar anatomical location and dimensions were treated, one patient with controlled DM and the other classified as uncontrolled DM. The application of NTP was performed for 10 minutes, 3 times a week in direct contact with the lesions. The same protocol was applied in both clinical cases to allow a reliable evaluation of the healing process. Results and Discussion: The lesions presented progressive regression until their complete regeneration (100%), without the development of infections during treatment. Conclusion: The results obtained in the two clinical cases allow us to attest that the NTP application in the treatment of diabetic foot injuries resulting from DM constituted an important therapeutic tool for the evolution of the healing process of these injuries, with a significant reduction in the lesion area in a short period of time. The definition of the ideal treatment protocol depends on the expansion of the number of studies and the increase of the studied population.
A importância dos ensaios de toxicidade para o desenvolvimento e o registro de fitoterápicos no Brasil
Authors: Silva Maísa Gomes da , Furtado Mariely Mendes , Osório Altamiro Teixeira , Morais Ilmara Cecília Pinheiro da Silva , Amaral Maurício Pires Moura do , Coêlho Angélica Gomes , Arcanjo Daniel Dias Rufino
Published: October 2021

Os estudos toxicológicos não-clínicos funcionam com um alicerce no processo de desenvolvimento de novos fármacos, visto que antecipam riscos e, portanto, reduzem a probabilidade de um novo fármaco interferir no metabolismo celular prejudicando a saúde do indivíduo além de não cumprir sua função farmacológica no organismo. Assim, considerando o potencial terapêutico das plantas medicinais, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo descrever a importância dos ensaios toxicológicos e os aspectos atuais concernentes ao registro de medicamentos fitoterápicos no Brasil. Para realização deste trabalho foram pesquisadas bases de dados científicas, tais como: Periódicos CAPES e Scielo, tendo o banco de dados sido complementado com artigos da legislação brasileira. Não houve restrição de busca quanto ao idioma ao ano de publicação dos materiais científicos, mas sim, quanto à relevância do seu conteúdo para o presente artigo.  Dessa forma, observou-se que o papel regulador da ANVISA é fundamental para evitar que medicamentos ineficazes, tóxicos e de má qualidade alcancem o mercado e ocasionem problemas como intoxicações, interações com outros medicamentos, danos terapêuticos, ou até mesmo óbitos. Assim, por ser uma prática tradicional de saúde e já revelada em diversos estudos como de utilidade terapêutica por uma parcela significativa da população, torna-se interessante discutir a situação atual dos fitoterápicos e a seriedade que se deve ter no seu desenvolvimento principalmente diante dos ensaios toxicológicos não-clínicos uma vez que eles podem evitar problemas de saúde pública a curto e longo prazo.
Mortalidade por Doenças Circulatórias em idosos no Estado do Pará na série histórica de 2010-2019
Authors: Aviz Luciana Emanuelle de , Lopes Bárbara Cybelle Monteiro , Souza Dhessica Victoria Rodrigues de , Oliveira Érika Patrícia Oliveira de , Costa Hugo de Paulo Garcia da , Pereira Jessica de Souza , Barbosa Jessica Soares , Pinto João Victor Corrêa , Santo Maiara Santos do Espírito , Cardoso Michelle Quaresma , Nascimento Monique Teresa Amoras , Reis Nanni Moy , Rodrigues Rosane do Nascimento , Tenório Susany dos Santos , Bendelaque Dandara de Fátima Ribeiro
Published: October 2021

Introdução: As doenças do aparelho circulatório refletem a alta na prevalência de óbitos registrada no país e no mundo. Nesse sentido, idosos apresentam grandes fatores de risco para a ocorrência desses óbitos, somados a alterações decorrentes do processo de envelhecimento. Objetivo: Identificar as principais causas de mortalidade por doenças circulatórias em idosos no Estado do Pará. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, retrospectivo com abordagem quantitativa e epidemiológica, realizado aos dados secundários provenientes do Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade. Os dados foram processados em planilhas eletrônicas elaboradas no Microsoft EXCEL, seguida da interpretação dos resultados, mediante a análise descritiva da população. Resultados: Registraram-se o total de 64.115 óbitos por doenças do aparelho circulatório no Estado do Pará na série histórica de 2010 a 2019, sendo a maioria idosos do sexo masculino, de faixa etária de 80 anos ou mais, raça parda, casados e sem escolaridade. Quanto aos óbitos de idosos ocorridos segundo a causa - CID-BR-10, no Pará, observou-se, o domínio das doenças cerebrovasculares, doenças isquêmicas do coração e o infarto agudo do miocárdio. Conclusão: Observou-se que as doenças do aparelho circulatório são as principais causas de morte em idosos no Pará, sendo a maioria dos casos idosos na faixa etária de 80 anos. Tais aspectos podem estar atrelados a condições socioeconômicas, alterações no aparelho circulatório evidenciadas pelo envelhecimento e a dificuldades apresentadas pelos serviços de saúde de promover detecção precoce de casos e acompanhamento contínuo, visando evitar o agravo clínico.
A contribuição da espiritualidade no processo de cuidados de pessoas em uso problemático de drogas
Authors: Silva Francisco de Assis Lima da , Nascimento Célio Augusto Moreira do , Souza Julio César Pinto de
Published: October 2021

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo precípuo compreender o papel da espiritualidade no processo de cuidados à saúde de pessoas que fazem uso abusivo de drogas na perspectiva dos usuários em uma Comunidade Terapêutica. Para tanto, utilizou-se a pesquisa de caráter descritivo e de campo com abordagem quantitativo-qualitativa, recorrendo-se ao uso do questionário e da entrevista para a coleta dos dados, os quais foram analisados de maneira estatístico-descritiva e por meio do método fenomenológico. Dessa forma, verificou-se que a espiritualidade assume relevante papel na recuperação dos dependentes químicos, na medida em que proporciona experiências outras que dão sentido a uma nova forma de viver e/ou que ressignificam a existência de tais sujeitos, que nesse exercício de autoconhecimento e busca pelo real sentido de seu ser e estar no mundo, fazem (re)descobertas e (re)aprendem novas rotas de possibilidades e oportunidades para novos (re)começos. No discurso dos próprios internos (sujeitos da pesquisa), a espiritualidade apresenta-se como uma espécie de “máscara de oxigênio”, lhes fornecendo ora alívio, ora motivação, fato que, segundo eles, os ajuda significativamente no processo de abstinência das drogas. Depreende-se, portanto, que o referido trabalho, em seu desdobramento, ajudou na compreensão da relação entre o uso abusivo de drogas e a espiritualidade como promotora de sentido da vida.
Óleos vegetais como promotores de permeação cutânea em formulações tópicas e transdérmicas de anti-inflamatórios: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Sousa Jordanna di Paula dos Santos , Feitosa Rafael Sousa , Lira Beatriz Santiago de Matos Monteiro , Medeiros Maria das Graças Freire de , Carvalho André Luis Menezes
Published: October 2021

Esta revisão integrativa da literatura objetiva identificar quais óleos vegetais são utilizados como promotores de permeação cutânea em formulações tópicas e transdérmicas de anti-inflamatórios. Foram utilizadas as bases de dados Medline, Science Direct e BVS, constituindo dezenove estudos. Os óleos vegetais citados nos estudos foram do tipo óleos fixos (OF) e essenciais (OE) dentre eles o ácido oleico, óleo de palmiste, óleo de palma, óleo de eucalipto, óleo de cravo, óleo de chuanxiong, óleo D-limoneno, óleo de oliva, óleo de soja, óleo de canela, óleo de pinho, óleo de rícino, óleo de angélica, óleo de camélia, óleo de cyperu, óleo essencial de Zanthoxylum bungeanum, óleo essencial de manjericão, óleo essencial de alecrim. Com os resultados obtidos, evidenciou-se uma faixa de concentração entre 0,1% a 10% para os testes de permeação cutânea de promotores químicos e ainda uma gama de fatores que interferiram no percentual de permeação. OE podem modificar as propriedades do solvente e consequentemente sua ação no estrato córneo, alterando significantemente a partição e difusão de molécula do tecido cutâneo. Formulações convencionais em gel e formulações transdérmicas de microemulsão e nanoemulsão foram as que apresentaram alta taxa de permeação cutânea atingindo até 99,85% em relação a alguns produtos já presentes no mercado, como géis de diclofenaco, nimesulida e piroxicam. Nessa perspectiva a partir das pesquisas e informações sobre os constituintes e comportamento que os óleos vegetais possuem, os dados dos artigos fornecem informações importantes que mostram o impacto promissor na permeabilidade dos ativos e consequente aumento do efeito terapêutico.