bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Biomedical Named Entity Recognition via SciSpaCy and BioBERT Models
Authors: Jolly Aman , Pandey Vikas , Singh Indrasen , Sharma Neha
Published: June 2024

Introduction

Biological Named Entity Recognition (BioNER) is a crucial preprocessing step for Bio-AI analysis.

Methods

Our paper explores the field of Biomedical Named Entity Recognition (BioNER) by closely analysing two advanced models, SciSpaCy and BioBERT. We have made two distinct contributions: Initially, we thoroughly train these models using a wide range of biological datasets, allowing for a methodical assessment of their performance in many areas. We offer detailed evaluations using important parameters like F1 scores and processing speed to provide precise insights into the effectiveness of BioNER activities.

Results

Furthermore, our study provides significant recommendations for choosing tools that are customised to meet unique BioNER needs, thereby enhancing the efficiency of Named Entity Recognition in the field of biomedical research. Our work focuses on tackling the complex challenges involved in BioNER and enhancing our understanding of model performance.

Conclusion

The goal of this research is to drive progress in this important field and enable more effective use of advanced data analysis tools for extracting valuable insights from biomedical literature.
HIV Incidence and Transactional Sex Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Ningbo, China: Prospective Cohort Study Using a WeChat-Based Platform
Authors: Hong Hang , Shi Xiaojun , Liu Yuhui , Feng Wei , Fang Ting , Tang Chunlan , Xu Guozhang
Published: June 2024

Background

Sexual transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM) has become the major HIV transmission route. However, limited research has been conducted to investigate the association between transactional sex (TS) and HIV incidence in China.

Objective

This study aims to investigate HIV incidence and distinguish sociodemographic and sexual behavioral risk factors associated with HIV incidence among MSM who engage in TS (MSM-TS) in China.

Methods

We conducted a prospective cohort study using a WeChat-based platform to evaluate HIV incidence among Chinese MSM, including MSM-TS in Ningbo, recruited from July 2019 until June 2022. At each visit, participants completed a questionnaire and scheduled an appointment for HIV counseling and testing on the WeChat-based platform before undergoing offline HIV tests. HIV incidence density was calculated as the number of HIV seroconversions divided by person-years (PYs) of follow-up, and univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression was conducted to identify factors associated with HIV incidence.

Results

A total of 932 participants contributed 630.9 PYs of follow-up, and 25 HIV seroconversions were observed during the study period, resulting in an estimated HIV incidence of 4.0 (95% CI 2.7-5.8) per 100 PYs. The HIV incidence among MSM-TS was 18.4 (95% CI 8.7-34.7) per 100 PYs, which was significantly higher than the incidence of 3.2 (95% CI 2.1-5.0) per 100 PYs among MSM who do not engage in TS. After adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, factors associated with HIV acquisition were MSM-TS (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 3.93, 95% CI 1.29-11.93), having unprotected sex with men (aHR 10.35, 95% CI 2.25-47.69), and having multiple male sex partners (aHR 3.43, 95% CI 1.22-9.64) in the past 6 months.

Conclusions

This study found a high incidence of HIV among MSM-TS in Ningbo, China. The risk factors associated with HIV incidence include TS, having unprotected sex with men, and having multiple male sex partners. These findings emphasize the need for developing targeted interventions and providing comprehensive medical care, HIV testing, and preexposure prophylaxis for MSM, particularly those who engage in TS.
Quality of Information in Osteoporosis Videos on TikTok: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Huipin , Zhang Chaomei , Mo Jing , Wang Wenyan , Wu Zhishui
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

TikTok has become a significant channel for the general public to access and adopt health information. However, the quality of health content about osteoporosis on TikTok remains underexplored.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to investigate the information quality of osteoporosis videos on TikTok.

METHODS

We analyzed the first 200 videos related to osteoporosis on TikTok, focusing on 128 videos that met our criteria. The quality of these videos was evaluated using quantitative scoring tools such as the DISCERN instrument and Structured Content Integrity Assessment. Additionally, the correlation between video quality and characteristics, including duration, likes, comments, and shares, was investigated.

RESULTS

Of the videos analyzed, 93.0% were posted by doctors, with disease knowledge being the most prevalent content (56%). The average DISCERN score was 36.51 (SD 6.87). Content integrity scores were: definition 0.61 (SD 0.77), symptoms 0.34 (SD 0.71), evaluation 0.39 (SD 0.71), risk factors 0.55 (SD 0.65), management 0.82 (SD 0.56), and outcomes 1.17 (SD 0.75). The majority of videos were rated as poor (71.09%) or fair (22.66%) in quality. DISCERN scores were significantly correlated with video duration (r=0.581, P<0.01). Engagement metrics such as likes, comments, favorites, and shares were highly interrelated but did not correlate with video quality.

CONCLUSIONS

Although the videos about osteoporosis on TikTok are mainly provided by doctors and contain disease knowledge, their quality is low. We found a positive correlation between video duration and video quality. High-quality videos received low attention, while popular videos were of low quality. The medical information on TikTok is currently not rigorous enough to guide patients to make accurate judgments. Due to the low quality and reliability of the information, TikTok is not an appropriate source of knowledge to educate patients.
Research on Architectural Design Based on Stable Diffusion
Authors: Nie Ximin
Published: June 2024

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, its application in the field of architectural design has gradually become a research hotspot. In particular, Stable Diffusion technology shows its unique advantages and potential in the production of architectural renderings, which has attracted wide attention. In this paper, the application of Stable Diffusion technology in architectural creation is deeply discussed, aiming at providing new perspectives and ideas for architectural design and promoting the innovation and development of architectural design process.
An t-Eilean (The Island)
Authors: MacKenzie Lisa
Published: June 2024

An t-Eilean (The Island, Gaelic) is an open-air, multi-purpose space (16 metres square) that occupies a central position in Inverness Campus for the University of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.The space unites sculpture, building, and garden to form a distinctive landscape. Visitors experience An t’Eilean as a floating courtyard open to the sky and the surrounding landscape and connected to the land by a timber boardwalk. The project challenges scale and collapses normative design practices to unite architecture and landscape in ways that are subtle and sensitive to the rhythms of the days and seasons. An t-Eilean is a built ‘concept’ and an interstice – a constructed translation of the designer’s knowledge of theory and her landscape architectural practice. Mackenzie worked with leading expert David Bennett on the concrete specification for An t-Eilean. The concrete mix uses a by-product from coal-fired power stations called Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA), to promote material re-use in construction. The mix allows a range of surface finishes to manifest through the structure, capturing and animating different qualities of light and shadow through the space. The project was presented and received input and approval from a wide range of stakeholders involved in the Campus development. The design was exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in 2014 before its completion. Over 20,000 people viewed the designs of just ten architects, including MacKenzie, selected for the exhibition, which aimed to explore the relationship between architecture, art and landscape. The design was awarded the Landscape Institute Scotland, Public Vote Prize in 2015. Mackenzie has been invited to talk about this project internationally to professional and educational groups in Amsterdam (2013), Xiamen (2016) and Oslo (2019).
Uppland
Authors: O' Dochartaigh Killian
Published: June 2024

Uppland is a 30-minute research film tracing the complex relationship between landscape, displacement and the global extractive industries within, and beyond, sub-Saharan Africa. The film documents a new-town called Yekepa, designed and built by and for a mining company prospecting for iron-ore in the late 1950s, that exploited and transformed the indigenous landscapes of Yeke’pa. The film represents an original collaboration between an architect and a filmmaker. This research took them to the remote highlands of Liberia, once a thriving mining community, now a concrete ruin in the West African bush. Exploring the town, the researchers discovered promises of prosperity, abandonment and forgotten injustices. They revealed insights about western architecture, the remnants of colonialism, and the spiritual costs of mining. The main outputs from this work are a number of international screenings at major film festivals, architectural biennales, as well as contributions to an international conference in Sweden. Educational rights to the film were acquired for the distributing to international research institutions and universities across Europe and North-America. ‘It is a galling portrait of the harvesting of African resources and the damage done to both land and people... Uppland avoids most of the pitfalls of the narrated, exploitation documentary genre, its disembodied voice- over never becoming too authoritative, outraged, or self-indulgent – a rare achievement in this ever-expanding field.’ Danny Hoffman, Africa’s a Country, May 2019.
Kiosk
Authors: Stiven Charles
Published: June 2024

The output consists of a body of 22 hand-made, small-scale architectural models that replicate European street kiosks. The research addresses questions about the nature of kiosks as symbols of aspects of contemporary culture such as transience and the fragility of small-scale commerce. Through this, it explores larger issues around the way disused architecture can incite reflection upon the impact of global systems of production and consumption on collective urban experience. Kiosk was selected for two international exhibitions: Intersection, Scottish Architecture Fringe 2017, Edinburgh, 14–16 July 2017 and Make-Shift, Collyer Bristow Gallery, London, 12 October 2017 – 13 February 2018.
Tracing time -- Tracing threads
Authors: Cross Susan
Published: June 2024

Tracing time – Tracing threads is a collection of enamelled jewellery, comprised of three neckpieces and eight brooches. The output was inspired by Elizabethan blackwork, a 16th–17th century embroidery technique that used a black thread made from an iron-based dye. This work was produced for an exhibition, Heat Exchange II – Artists Exchanging Energy (September 2015 – July 2016) which toured four international venues in the UK and Germany. The output was subsequently exhibited at Schmuck –Munich Jewellery Week 2017, the annual International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades at the International Handwerksmesse, Munich, Germany (8 – 14 March 2017). It was also exhibited in an internationally selected group exhibition, Nexus: Meetings at the Edge m(September – November 2018), which toured in Wales.
The Kurds
Authors: Dagg Kevin
Published: June 2024

The Kurds is a group of six wooden portrait heads of members of the migrant Kurdish community in Edinburgh. The output builds on Dagg’s longstanding practice research into figurative sculpture, in particular techniques and processes of woodcarving, including novel approaches to polychrome. It brings this research expertise to a focused interrogation of the meaning and potential of portrait sculpture with respect to a particular, marginalised community. It investigates how portrait sculpture can meaningfully function as a mode of community engagement and through this foreground broader questions around migration, identity and exclusion.Three of the heads were exhibited in After The Storm, Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh, April 2017. Two heads were selected for the Society of Portrait Sculptors Annual Exhibition in London: FACE 2019, 3–8 June 2019 in La Galleria Pall Mall, the only forum for contemporary portrait sculpture in the UK. One of the sculptures, The Poser, was the only sculpture to be selected from over 700 entries for the Scottish Portrait Awards, which was held at Scottish Arts Club, Edinburgh, 26 October – 1 December 2018, and Glasgow Arts Club,Glasgow, 21 January – 9 February 2019. The Poser was shortlisted as one of six finalists by a distinguished judging panel (including the artist John Byrne, and deputy director and chief curator of the Scottish Portrait Gallery, Imogen Gibbons) and was awarded the Glasgow Arts Club Award for Fine Art. The Matriarch, won runner-up in the Heatherley School of Fine Art Prize for the best 3D human portrait, June 2019."
The Story of the Fallen Cone
Authors: Everitt Rachel
Published: June 2024

The output is a collection of eight prints (each 20 x 30cm), which is the outcome of practice-based research into printmaking processes – particularly etching – and expanding the potential of children’s book illustration by combining etching with colour. The output expands traditional printmaking methods and materials, in particular dry point etching. Everitt was keen to retain drawing through etching as the primary mode for children’s book illustration. The research was conducted over a period of nine months between January and September 2017. The prints combine multiple techniques, including drypoint etching, monoprint, watercolour and drawing. They were made to accompany a short story for children that was written by the New Zealand author Vibhusha Delamore. Titled The Story of the Fallen Cone, this story is aimed at young children (ages 3 to 7) and tells of a pinecone who encounters various animals within a forest, including a crow, a small bug and a hedgehog, and reflects on the meaning of its life through these interactions. The story explores aspects of ecology, origin, growth, nature and life cycles, identity, belonging and interpersonal relations.
The Gardens
Authors: Hyslop Jane
Published: June 2024

The Gardens, Edinburgh is a group of five artefacts – consisting of three folios of drawings, a set of paper objects in a wedge-shaped box, and a publication made from linen. It was produced as an investigation into the history of the Royal Scottish Academy and the adjacent Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, and originally exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in 2015. The output was commissioned by Visual Art Scotland 2015, for their annual exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy. It combines drawings, paper folding techniques and digital printing with historical and contextual research to investigate two key aspects of the site: first, the development of the linen industry in Scotland during the eighteenth century; second, the layout of the gardens, particularly the relation between the formal design arrangements and the growth of indigenous plants that infiltrate planned spaces. These interests tie into Hyslop’s longstanding research into the social and industrial history of Scotland and its impact on the land. Works from the exhibition were purchased and exhibited by the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the National Library of Scotland.
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for Soil Erosion Analysis on Baitarani River Basin by RUSLE Model
Authors: Pradhan Keshab Chandra , Sa Bhabani Sankar , Rout Dr. Piyush Ranjan
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Soil degradation in Odisha poses a significant conservation concern for the local environment. The present research focused on a region in central Odisha State, India, affected by drought conditions. Several models have emerged to assess soil loss, with the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) standing out as the most suitable option. The erosion computation process entails utilizing the Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Landsat-9 imagery, and soil data from several sources accessible in different forms and scales. The present analysis took into account various elements, namely crop management factor (C), practice management factor (P), slope length factor (LS), steepness factor of the slope (S), and rainfall factor (R). Multiplying these factors yielded the average rate of soil erosion. Areas with a high slope length factor, such as those in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj have a high erosion rate. The study reveals that 57% of the land in the study area experiences very low to moderate soil erosion at a rate of 2-10 tons per hectare per year, while 43% faces moderately to very severe erosion at a rate of 10-25 tons per hectare per year. Erosion hotspots, covering 14,218 square kilometers, are mainly identified in agricultural and forested hilly areas where slopes exceed 100, such as those in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, which have a high erosion rate. These districts are especially vulnerable to soil loss and resulting climate action (Sustainable Development Goals-13) because of frequent and severe rainfall, shifting agricultural practices, a thin surface soil covering, natural erosion, and barren hills. The research emphasizes the urgent need for implementing conservation and management measures to protect high-risk areas from further degradation. In conclusion, the study underscores the effectiveness of the RUSLE-GIS model in conducting quantitative and spatial assessments of soil erosion on a river watershed scale. The model is deemed crucial in formulating conservation strategies to address the identified erosion issues in the tropical highlands of the area.
An Experimental Study on Concrete by Using E-Waste as Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate
Authors: Biranagi Purnima K , D Sneha S , A Sathish , K Sangeeta S , N Raju , N Darshan H
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The world population been growing rapidly and the urbanization spreading widely throughout the world. These been cause remarkable increase in the development of the construction industry which causing a huge demand for concrete and it is resulting in exceeding generation of natural resources. Therefore an alternative source is essential to replace the materials used in concrete. In other hand, Electronics industries also been growing rapidly and the electronic products have became integral part of daily life of people throughout the world. This is causing the rapid production of electronic products and this resulting the production of a huge quantity of E-waste every year throughout the world. These E-wastes have serious human health concerns and required extreme care in it's disposal to avoid any adverse impact. Disposal or dumping of these also cause major issues because it is highly complex to handle and they contain highly toxic chemicals. But many studies say that the E-wastes can be incorporated in concrete and it helps to make a sustainable environment. Therefore This project explores the feasibility and Impact of incorporating electronic waste (E- waste) as partial replacement of coarse aggregate in traditional cement concrete. In this experimental research we are replacing the coarse aggregate by E-Waste by 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% of the volume of course aggregate in M20 Concrete and Hence test it for Compressive strength and uniformity. The tests are conducted on the 7th, 14th and 28th day of Curing
Analysis of Ergonomic Designed Healthcare Bed for Lateral Tilting and Rotation
Authors: Karthik S D Mohan , Nandakumar Dr. N. , Periyasamy Dr. S.
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This project revolves around the analysis of a novel healthcare bed designed to address the needs of patients with limited mobility, offering lateral tilting and rotation capabilities, which is crucial for their comfort, recovery, and healthcare providers' efficiency. The primary aim of this project is to create a healthcare bed that improves patient mobility through lateral tilting and rotation mechanisms. By utilizing engineering solutions, we intend to design a healthcare bed that reduce the physical strain on healthcare providers during patient handling. The project begins with a comprehensive literature review of existing hospital bed designs and relevant medical guidelines. It progresses to the conceptualization of the bed, considering the specific requirements of patients and healthcare professionals. Healthcare bed, with detailed technical specifications is made using solidworks premium 2019 SP5.0 software which is later analysed using ansys 2020 R1 software
Computer Aided Detection of Cancerous Areas through Steady Images of E.G.D(ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY)
Authors: Jakhanwal Harsh , Pathak Kunal , Gupta Dr. N. K. , Shukla Awanish Kr. , Singh Sunil Kr.
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, remains a significant global health concern due to its high mortality rate and prevalence. Despite advancements in medical technology and treatment, it continues to rank as the fourth most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. However, there has been a decline in both incidence and mortality rates over the past decades, attributed to improved awareness, screening programs, and medical interventions. Early detection is crucial, as stomach cancer often begins with symptomless lesions that can progress over time. Various imaging modalities are utilized for detection, with endoscopy emerging as the preferred method due to its ability to provide highresolution images and perform tissue sampling for accurate diagnosis. Recognizing the need for enhanced diagnostic support, a computer-aided analysis system has been developed, leveraging algorithms to enhance endoscopic images and detect cancerous areas more effectively. This system, employing MATLAB algorithms, enhances image quality and removes reflected flash spots, facilitating better visibility of lesions. The process involves manual marking of cancerous areas within images, dataset annotation using RoboFlow, and training the model using Google Collab for pattern recognition of cancerous lesions. Rigorous testing demonstrates high accuracy in real-time detection, promising significant advancements in early diagnosis and improved patient outcomes. This project represents a noteworthy stride in leveraging technology to combat stomach cancer, offering potential for further enhancements and broader clinical utility in the future.
Renewable energy and green extractivism: transitions or reconfigurations?
Authors: Furtado Fabrina , Paim Elisangela
Published: June 2024

This article discusses the implications of projects implemented by corporations in the energy sector based on their use of the notions of energy transition, decarbonization and renewable energy. We analyzed documents from business organizations, civil society, the Brazilian government and the United Nations containing data and representations regarding wind power projects and the production of green hydrogen. Interviews were also conducted with women from the quilombola community in Cumbe, located in the municipality of Aracati, in the Brazilian Northeastern state of Ceará, who have been affected by a wind power project. We have sought to develop an analysis that contrasts, on the one hand, the discourse of multilateral institutions and corporations that justify so-called clean energies as a means of combating climate change and, on the other, the perceptions of populations affected by a wind energy project in terms of the impacts and meaning they attribute to such projects.
Energia renovável e extrativismo verde: transição ou reconfiguração?
Authors: Furtado Fabrina Pontes , Paim Elisangela
Published: June 2024

O artigo discute as implicações de projetos implementados por corporações do setor energético a partir do uso que fazem das noções de transição energética, descarbonização e energia renovável. Procedemos à análise de documentos de organizações empresariais, da sociedade civil, do governo brasileiro e das Nações Unidas com dados e representações sobre projetos de eólicas e de produção de hidrogênio verde, assim como entrevistas realizadas com mulheres da Comunidade Quilombola do Cumbe, localizada no município de Aracati/Ceará, atingida por um projeto de energia eólica. Procuramos desenvolver uma análise que coloque em relação contrastiva o discurso de instituições multilaterais e empresariais que justificam as energias ditas limpas como meio de combate às mudanças climáticas e, por outro lado, a percepção de populações atingidas por um projeto de energia eólica quanto aos impactos e ao sentido que atribuem a tais projetos.
Proposta de fluxograma para análise e pré escolha de fundações
Authors:   , Bertanha Juliana Sacconi
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho propõe a criação de um sistema de fluxograma, destinado a orientar o projetista de fundações ou qualquer especialista na área, na escolha da solução mais ideal e mais adequada para as obras na engenharia civil. O objetivo principal é oferecer uma ferramenta prática, lógica e simples, capaz de guiar o projetista por etapas claras e objetivas e que leve em consideração diversos fatores técnicos acerca da obra analisada, como as características do solo, carga estrutural, viabilidade econômica e outros parâmetros relevantes. O desenvolvimento do fluxograma será embasado em uma extensa pesquisa bibliográfica, abrangendo livros, artigos científicos e normas técnicas relacionadas à engenharia de fundações. A revisão da literatura permitirá consolidar as melhores práticas e teorias existentes, garantindo uma base sólida parao desenvolvimento do fluxograma. Para validar a eficácia do fluxograma proposto, será realizado um teste prático em uma obra real já iniciada, e com seu projeto já executado. As informações coletadas acerca da obra serão aplicadas ao fluxograma, permitindo avaliar sua viabilidade, precisão e capacidade de desenvolvimento em um contexto prático e real. Esperase que este trabalho contribua significativamente para o aprimoramento do processo de escolha de fundações na engenharia civil, fornecendo uma ferramenta prática e eficiente para os profissionais do setor, e que apresentem, ao longo da pesquisa, indicativos importantes de sua viabilidade e relevância para a aplicação no campo profissional.
Relato de experiência: pesquisa de movimentações corporais com base nas intensidades musicais
Authors:   , Buzatto Nicolle De Oliveira
Published: June 2024

Este Relato de Experiência é uma Pesquisa Ação sobre o processo de desenvoltura de uma aula vinculada à linguagem da Dança, com registros e análises pessoais de acordo com os resultados experienciados durante o programa de Residência Pedagógica financiado pela CAPES1 para a UNISO2. Atuando como residente bolsista por este programa, as aulas foram realizadas na Escola Estadual Izabel Rodrigues Galvão3, aos cuidados da preceptora Jessica Molina4. Por conta de algumas divergências na organização escolar, as aulas ocorreram entre as turmas do 1° ano e, por fim, o 4° ano, tendo como estrutura principal a BNCC5 e a Abordagem Triangular6 como sistema de aplicação para os conteúdos em aula.
Os efeitos da reabilitação do doente crítico sobre a mobilidade dos pacientes internados em unidades de terapia intensiva: uma revisão sistemática
Authors:   , Paes Luana Idra , Souza Sabrina Luzia de
Published: June 2024

Introdução: A imobilidade no leito traz efeitos deletérios afetando diretamente o prognóstico e delongando a recuperação dos pacientes internados em unidade de terapia intensiva. A Fisioterapia é capaz de promover melhora no quadro de pacientes que apresentam perda da funcionalidade e incapacidades, através da mobilização precoce. Objetivo: Verificar os efeitos da reabilitação do doente crítico sobre a mobilidade dos pacientes internados em unidades de terapia intensiva. Metodologia: A pesquisa foi realizada na base de dados da Medline via PubMed, Cochrane, e PEDro, foram selecionados artigos disponíveis na íntegra dos últimos 10 anos, nos idiomas português e inglês, utilizando os descritores: Doença crítica, unidade de terapia intensiva, deambulação precoce, posicionamento do paciente, reabilitação. Os artigos identificados na busca inicial foram avaliados de acordo com os seguintes critérios de inclusão: (1) desenho do estudo: ensaios clínicos e ensaios controlados randomizados; (2) população: pacientes críticos adultos internados na UTI; (3) intervenção: mobilização precoce; (4) Desfecho: melhora do estado de mobilidade. Os critérios de exclusão considerados foram: artigos duplicados, texto incompleto e do tipo revisão sistemática e estudo/relato de caso. Resultados: Após realizar a busca na rede de dados, foram encontrados 506 estudos, sendo: 483 estudos na Pubmed, 5 na PEDro, 18 na Cochrare, após a exclusão por titulo, duplicatas e leitura foram incluídos 5 artigos para a revisão. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a mobilização precoce em pacientes adultos internados na UTI promove efeitos positivos na melhora da mobilidade, na redução do tempo de uso da ventilação mecânica e no aumento da força muscular, impactando na qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
Efeitos do treinamento resistido na síndrome femoropatelar em atletas e não atletas
Authors:   , Oliveira Isabelle Cristina de , Poli Rodrigo Landucci , Aguchiku Rodrigo Shiniya Nagata
Published: June 2024

Introdução: A síndrome da dor femoropatelar é uma das lesões mais comuns de joelho, sendo caracterizada por dores na região anterior, retro ou peripatelar, podendo ser agravada por um aumento de sobrecarga na região, sua causa é idiopática, podendo ser causada por diversos fatores externos ou por desequilíbrios musculares. Estudos recentes têm mostrado que exercícios resistidos têm sido uma opção para o tratamento da síndrome femoropatelar. Objetivo: verificar os efeitos do treinamento resistido na síndrome femoropatelar em atletas e não atletas. Metodologia: a pesquisa dos artigos foi realizada através das bases de dados PubMed e Cochrane, com os descritores: “athlete”, “patellofemoral syndrome”, “resistance training” e “resistance exercise”, sem restrição de ano e somente ensaios clínicos controlados randomizados. Resultados: Foram encontrados ao todo 50 artigos, sendo 9 artigos selecionados para leitura do texto inteiro, onde 6 artigos foram selecionados para compor essa revisão. Conclusão: os efeitos do treinamento resistido na dor femoropatelar em conjunto com outros protocolos obtiveram uma melhora significativa na dor, força e função desses pacientes.
Implementação de medidas de controle de infecções hospitalares na medicina veterinária: uma abordagem etnográfica
Authors:   , Barbosa Amanda Bozi
Published: June 2024

Infecções hospitalares resultam de procedimentos realizados em ambiente hospitalar, manifestando-se durante ou após a estadia do paciente. Neste estudo, conduziu-se uma pesquisa exploratória de natureza qualitativa com base na abordagem etnográfica em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário (HVU). O objetivo foi identificar padrões que contribuem para a ocorrência de infecções hospitalares. A pesquisa empregou a metodologia da etnografia simples, envolvendo a observação rotineira da equipe do HVU ao longo de oito dias consecutivos, com cinco horas diárias de observação. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram a eficácia da abordagem etnográfica na identificação de padrões de comportamento que possivelmente favorecem o surgimento de infecções hospitalares nessa instituição
ANALYSIS OF A HYBRID CURRENT MODULATED DUAL ACTIVE BRIDGE PHOTOVOLTAIC DC/DC CONVERTER FOR UNIFORM IRRADIATION CONDITIONS
Authors: Zengin Sinan
Published: June 2024

The energy of Photovoltaic (PV) modules can be connected to DC grid with high step-up ratio power electronics converters. Generally, two-stage isolated boost-based converters are used for this purpose. However, these types of converters consist of a high number of semiconductors which must withstand high voltage levels, and they utilize input inductance which has high value and large magnetic core size. To solve these problems, single-stage conversion-based Hybrid Current Modulated (HCM) isolated Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter is proposed in the literature. However, this converter is designed for considering partial shading (PS), and PS rarely occurs in PV farms. In this study, the design methodology of DAB PV DC/DC converter is given for uniform irradiation (UI) conditions that is more suitable for PV farms. In addition, UI and PS designs of HCM DAB PV DC/DC converter are compared to each other. Analyses show that UI-based design has 3.88% smaller RMS2 current, 3.56% smaller peak current and 2.35% smaller core size than the PS-based design. Hence, UI-based design can be more efficient, cheaper, and smaller in size.
Comparative Effect of Improvised and Real Materials on Chemistry Students’ Academic Performance in Senior Schools
Authors:   Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Alake Ese Monica
Published: June 2024

Instructional materials are used in teaching in order to minimizes rote learning and enhance students’ practical experiences and creativity skills. Despite the importance it is worrisome that senior schools do not have adequate instructional materials with the huge sum of money spent by Government. This study investigates the effect of real and improvised instructional materials on chemistry students’ academic performance in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Four purposively selected senior secondary schools in Ijero local Government area consisting of 180 senior secondary class II chemistry students of four intact classes made the sample. Two schools were assigned to experimental group which received treatment of involvement of teaching using improvised materials and the other two schools were assigned to the control group which were taught using real materials. Twenty-five (25) item chemistry test (CT) validated by science education experts and having reliability of 0.82 using Kudar Richadson 20 was used as the instrument. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Mean, standard deviation and t-test were used to answer the research hypotheses. The findings revealed no significant difference in the mean academic performance of the two groups before treatment but was significant after the treatment. The experimental group also performed significantly better than the control group in creativity skills. It is recommended that teachers should improvised materials in order to improve students’ manipulative skills. While text book writers and curriculum developers should include activities in the textbooks and curriculum that will enhance creativity that are capable of leading students to self-reliance. Keyword: Academic performance, Chemistry students, Real, Improvised, Materials and Comparative. Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Alake, E.M. (2022): Comparative Effect of Improvised and Real Materials on Chemistry Students’ Academic Performance in Senior Schools. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 8. No. 4. Pp 17-23 www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V8N4P2
Association Between Microvascular Disease and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Kaze Arnaud D. , Santhanam Prasanna , Ahima Rexford S. , Bertoni Alain G. , Echouffo-Tcheugui Justin B.
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE

Little is known about the extent to which microvascular disease is associated with cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) among individuals with type 2 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

A total of 4,766 participants with type 2 diabetes underwent maximal exercise testing in the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study at baseline. Low CRF was defined based on the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study reference standards. Microvascular disease was defined as having one or more of diabetes-related kidney disease (DKD), retinopathy, and neuropathy. The burden of microvascular disease was defined as the number of microvascular beds affected.

RESULTS

Of the 4,766 participants (mean age 58.9 ± 6.7 years, 58.5% women, 66.1% White individuals), 1,761 (37%) had microvascular disease. Participants with microvascular complications in three vascular territories had a lower CFR than those without any microvascular disease (mean adjusted metabolic equivalent of task [MET] 6.58 vs. 7.26, P = 0.001). Participants with any microvascular disease had higher odds of low CRF than those without microvascular disease (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.45, 95% CI 1.24–1.71). An increasing burden of microvascular disease was associated with higher odds of low CRF (for microvascular disease in three vascular territories, adjusted OR 2.82, 95% CI 1.36–5.85). Adjusted ORs for low CRF were 1.24 (95% CI 0.99–1.55), 1.34 (95% CI 1.02–1.76), and 1.44 (95% CI 1.20–1.73) for neuropathy, retinopathy, and DKD associations, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

In a large cohort of adults with type 2 diabetes, the presence of microvascular disease and its burden were independently associated with lower CRF.
Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Market Value of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Joshimath Block of Chamoli Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Kaparawan Praveen , Nautiyal B. P. , Bisht Anand
Published: June 2024

The present study has been carried out during 2021 to 2022 in Joshimath block of district Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India to document the ethnomedicinal uses of medicinal and aromatic plants and their marketing patterns. Of 54 plant species, 47 herb, 4 shrubs, and 3 trees specieswere used for curing a total 21 diseases such as fever, rheumatism, jaundice, intestinal problems etc. Rhizome/tuber/roots (34.48%), followed by leaves (20.68%), fruits/seeds (17.24%), whole plant (6.89%), flower (5.17%), stem/bark (5.17%), root and leaf (5.17%), leaves and flower (1.72%), leaves and stem (1.72%), root and fruit (1.72%) were used for curing different ailments.A total 13 MAPs and 5 MAPs products were recorded in use and marketed during the survey.The maximum retail price (Rs 2000/Kg) was observed in Potentilla fulgens whereas, the minimum retail prize (Rs 125/Kg) was observed in Saussureacostus . Oil of Rosa damascena had maximum retail price (Rs 7000-8000/Litter) and the minimum retail price (Rs 210/L) was observed in Rose water . Among 54 medicinal plants, 6 species were critically endangered, 7 endangered, 6 near threatened, and 5 vulnerable species showed high demand in the market and greater potential towards curing of different ailments.
Growth Allometry of Sweet Corn as Influenced by Tillage and Seaweed under Tarai Region of Nagaland
Authors: Kumari Shivani , Tzudir Lanunola , Merentoshi  , Chishi Hillel M. , Yosung Lenmem , Malemnganbi Takhelmayum , Zion G. , Debbarma John , Jamir Zulutemjen , Lytan Damitre , Marwein B. Selectstar , Roy Shalini
Published: June 2024

A study was carried out at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SAS, Nagaland University, Nagaland, India during kharif (May-September, 2021 and 2022) situated at 25° 45’ 3.68”N latitude and 93° 51’ 29.79” E longitude, to study the influence of tillage and seaweed extract on growth allometry of sweet corn under tarai region of Nagaland. The experiment was conducted in split plot design with two factor treatment and was replicated thrice. Factor one comprised of three tillage practices viz., conventional tillage, minimum tillage and zero tillage in the main plots and factor two included seven treatments consisting of seed priming followed by foliar spray of seaweeds i.e. Kappaphycus alvarezii and Sargassum wightii viz., water spray (control), K-Seaweed sap 5%, K-Seaweed sap 10%, K-Seaweed sap 15%, S-Seaweed sap 5%, S-Seaweed sap 10%, S-Seaweed sap 15%,  in the sub-plots at 30, 50 and 70 days after sowing. Results of study revealed that significantly higher stem girth, leaf area, leaf area index, leaf area duration, SPAD meter reading at different intervals were noticed in conventional tillage. When seeds were treated with 10% S-Sap along with 10% S-Sap spray at three different intervals recorded significantly higher stem girth, number of functional leaves plant-1, leaf area, leaf area index, leaf area duration and chlorophyll index readings.
Ventricular Septal Defect Following Blunt Chest Trauma in Child: Case Report
Authors: El haddaji Anass , Elkhettab F. , Zidouh A. , Merbouh M. , Sahraoui H. , Mouaffek Y. , Younous S.
Published: June 2024

Blunt thoracic trauma can lead to cardiac injuries such as myocardial contusion and valvular damage, but the occurrence of traumatic ventricular septal rupture is an exceptionally rare complication, especially in infants. We present an unusual case of an infant who sustained a ventricular septal rupture following blunt thoracic trauma, necessitating surgical repair. The proposed mechanism involves acute compression of the infant's heart between the sternum and vertebral column during ventricular filling, leading to a rapid intraventricular pressure spike that may rupture the interventricular septum. Our findings underscore the importance of prompt surgical intervention for large septal defects and hemodynamic instability arising from such traumatic cardiac injuries, even in infants. Early recognition and timely operative management are crucial for improved outcomes in these rare but life-threatening pediatric cases. We discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and surgical treatment of this exceptional condition in an infant, contributing to the limited body of knowledge on this topic.
DIRECTOR'S NATIONALITY DIVERSITY AND COMPANY PERFORMANCE: THE EVIDENCE FROM EMERGING MARKET
Authors: Zaitul Zaitul , Ilona Desi , Abd-Mutalib Hafizah , Okyere-Kwakye Eugene
Published: June 2024

This study describes the diversity of directors' nationality from company attributes: company leverage, growth, size, age, and sub-sector. This study also analyses the association between directors' nationality diversity and the performance of Indonesia's listed companies using two measurements: ROA and ROS (accounting performance) and Stock return and Tobin’s Q (market performance). This study used 3,290 observations in 235 companies (from 2004 to 2017). As a result, the level of director nationality diversity varies based on the company size (large vs. small), company age (old vs. young), company growth (high vs. low), company leverage (high vs. low), company sub-sector (central vs. manufacturing vs. trading & service sub-sector). In addition, the diversity of the supervisory board nationality is negatively related to the ROA and Tobin’s Q and positively associated with stock return. The company breaks the negative effect of supervisory board nationality diversity by reducing the periods foreign directors need to familiarise themselves with newly discovered circumstances, such as culture, systems, and language. The company suggests increasing the supervisory board nationality diversity regarding the stock return as detailed theoretical and practical implications.
Ist die deutsche Theaterwissenschaft (post)kolonial? Ein Plädoyer für eine Anerkennung von bestehenden, aber marginalisierten Wissensbeständen!
Authors: Sharifi Azadeh , Skwirblies Lisa
Published: June 2024

Was bedeutet Dekolonisierung für die deutschsprachige Theaterwissenschaft? Und wie lässt sich postkoloniale Kritik nachhaltig implementieren? Anhand von Erfahrungen dreier Theaterschaffender werden in diesem Beitrag Ausbildung, Theaterkritik und Publikum in Bezug auf ‚race‘ und Rassifizierung kritisch untersucht. Es wird der Frage nachgegangen, welche Auswirkungen ein nicht aufgearbeitetes koloniales Erbe der Epistemologien und Methodologien für die Theaterpraxis haben können. Im Fokus der Auseinandersetzung stehen Seh- und Wahrnehmungsgewohnheiten und unausgesprochene Annahmen über das Publikum sowie Prozesse des Otherings und der Rassifizierung. Der Beitrag plädiert schließlich für eine Anerkennung der bereits bestehenden, aber marginalisierten Wissensbestände und Wissensproduktionen hinsichtlich postkolonialer und dekolonialer Ansätze in der deutschsprachigen Wissenschaftslandschaft, mit Hilfe derer die deutschsprachige Theaterwissenschaft dezentriert werden könnte.
Benötigen wir einen Booster für Start-ups im Bereich der Künstlichen Intelligenz (KI)?
Authors: Bernert Christian
Published: June 2024

Nutzen und Bedeutung einer Start-up-Förderung für die KI-Anwendung in der Projektwirtschaft.
Die rasante Entwicklung der Künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) hat in den letzten Jahren die globale Wirtschaft und insbesondere die Start-up-Welt revolutioniert. KI-Technologien bieten nicht nur innovative Lösungen für komplexe Probleme, sondern eröffnen auch neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten und Märkte. Für Start-ups ist dies eine beispiellose Chance zur Differenzierung vom Wettbewerb und zur Erschließung neuer Wertschöpfungsketten durch den Einsatz von KI.
Ein Blick auf das Silicon Valley, das weltweit als Mekka der Technologie- und Start-up-Szene gilt, zeigt, wie KI-Start-ups durch ein Ökosystem aus Kapital, Talenten und Innovationskultur gefördert werden. Die Region ist bekannt für ihre Pionierarbeit in der Technologiebranche. Sie hat zahlreiche erfolgreiche KI-Unternehmen hervorgebracht, die von einer einzigartigen Kombination aus Risikokapital, Expertise und unterstützender Infrastruktur profitieren.
Im Vergleich dazu steht Deutschland vor der Herausforderung, ein ähnlich dynamisches und unterstützendes Umfeld für KI-Start-ups zu schaffen, denn unser Land verfügt über eine starke technologische und wirtschaftliche Basis. Ziel dieses Artikels ist es, zu untersuchen, wie Deutschland seine Start-up-Landschaft umgestalten und KI-Unternehmen ähnlich effektiv unterstützen kann wie das Silicon Valley. Durch die Analyse der Erfolgsfaktoren des Silicon Valley und der aktuellen Situation in Deutschland werden Wege aufgezeigt, wie die Unterstützung deutscher KI-Start-ups ähnlich erfolgreich werden kann.
How Does PepsiCo Manage to Navigate in a Market Characterized by Intense Competition?
Authors:   The Peter J. Tobin College of Business St. John’s University, New York City, USA, Søndergǻrd Thor
Published: June 2024

This research article is about PepsiCo's evolution, supply chain, and how they manage in a market characterized by intense competition. PepsiCo has grown into a strong global company with a diverse portfolio. Positioned in competitive beverages and snacks markets, the company faces a lot of competition but manages to maintain its market position and continues to generate market share. The "PepsiCo Way" initiative focuses on optimizing the supply chain for effectiveness, strength, and sustainability. While navigating challenges, including the trend toward healthier options, PepsiCo continues to adapt and innovate for future success.
Global Brands Value Chains Create Competitive Advantage
Authors:   The Peter J. Tobin College of Business St. John’s University, New York City, USA, Marchetti Adriana
Published: June 2024

Marriott International, Inc., is an American international hospitality company that operates a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott in 1927, the company is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. In May 1927, the company began as an A&W Root Beer franchise in Washington, DC. Founders J. Willard and Alice Sheets Marriott started their business by selling cool drinks in the hot, muggy Washington, DC summers. Since then, Marriott International has established itself across 139 countries with 8,000+ properties offering around 1.5 million guest rooms. This paper will explore Marriott International’s products and services, global reach, corporate structure, value chain analysis, and more. This research highlights Marriott International as a Global Leader in the Hospitality Industry.