bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Geographic and Social Proximities to the United States and Fatal Overdose Rate Trends in Mexican Cities: 2005-2021
Authors:   , Henson Rosie Mae , Henson Rosie Mae , Langellier Brent
Published: September 2023

Drug overdose rates have increased in several countries over the last few decades. A number of recent policy changes have increased the risk environment for fatal drug overdose in Mexico. Studies of return migration from the US have found increased drug use and disorder among people within transnational social networks. This dissertation is an ecological analysis of temporal trends and geographic variation in fatal overdose in Mexican cities and tests the effect of geographic and social proximities to the United States on fatal drug overdose rates in Mexican cities.
The Power of Storytelling & Community Creative Placemaking
Authors:   , Mendez Sasha  C. , Zitcer Andrew
Published: September 2023

Affordable housing remains a national hot topic issue, but in Philadelphia, more than 50% of Philadelphia renters are living in housing that is not affordable. The PEW Charitable Trust has also found that those with the lowest incomes have the highest rates of rent burden. For Philadelphia households with incomes of $30,000 or less, close to 70% of households are spending over 50% on housing. This thesis examines The Second Story Collective, a culture-based, artist-led, community-driven, equitable development initiative. The vision is to explore how shared living space and shared stories can create a foundation for meaningful cohabitation. Through community engagement and field observation, I have gained an understanding of how storytelling and the arts combined with alternative housing models can mitigate housing needs and or create a system of housing affordability without driving a community toward gentrification. The broader goal is to create a sustainable, transferable model for equitable development through community-driven solutions, particularly for historically marginalized Black communities. This thesis makes the argument that housing is a major proponent of health and asks the questions of 'who' has the power to influence and the 'what could be' when we dream of housing.
Caracterización de las cirugías de tumor de parótida y hallazgos anatomopatológicos en el Hospital Central del IPS en el periodo 2016-2020
Authors: Schaerer-Elizeche Pablo E. , Echeverría Adriana M. , Benegas-Masi Ariel J. , Gamarra-Ruiz Diaz Mirna N. , Matoza-Baez Cesar M.
Published: September 2023

Introducción: Los tumores parotídeos son considerados una patología relativamente rara, constituyendo un grupo de tumores que afectan a la cabeza y el cuello. Dentro de la patología tumorales de las glándulas salivales, constituyen un 80%, y el 3% de todos los tumores de cabeza y cuello. De estos, un 80% corresponde a tumores benignos. Como objetivo es caracterizar las cirugías de tumor de parótida y hallazgos anatomopatólogicos en el Hospital Central del IPS en el periodo 2016-2020. Metodología: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo de la base de datos, con fichas clínicas de pacientes con antecedente de cirugía por tumor de parótida en el Hospital Central del IPS en el periodo 2016-2020. Resultados: Fueron analizadas un total de 44 cirugías de parótida. No hubo predominio de sexo. Los pacientes de 51 a 60 años fueron los más afectados. El adenoma pleomórfico fue el tumor benigno más frecuente, seguido del tumor de Warthin. Entre los tumores malignos, distintos tipos de carcinomas representaron el 9% de los casos. La parotidectomía superficial fue realizada en 64%. Conclusión: La mayoría de los tumores de parótida fueron benignos, con el adenoma pleomórfico como el más frecuente. En casi 2/3 de los casos se realizó parotidectomía superficial.
La articulación de la soberanía digital en el marco de la Unión Europea
Authors: Robles Carrillo Margarita
Published: September 2023

La soberanía digital europea constituye, desde hace algún tiempo, el núcleo de un discurso político, institucional y doctrinal que se ha trasladado, asimismo, al ámbito normativo, de manera que se está convirtiendo en un componente estructural, funcional y axiológico del modelo digital europeo. Al igual que su antecedente en el mundo físico, se trata de una categoría controvertida por distintos motivos que justifican la necesidad y el interés de su análisis. El primero atiende al contexto mismo en el que ha de operar —el digital— donde convive con un concepto aparentemente similar, pero distinto, que es el denominado principio de soberanía cibernética. En segundo término, se plantea el dilema de su fundamento respecto del que no existe acuerdo en el marco europeo. En tercer lugar, se identifica una problemática conceptual de fondo a la que se suman tanto una relativa imprecisión terminológica como la presencia de diversas propuestas de definición que ilustran, asimismo, sobre la ausencia de consenso al respecto. Finalmente, se encuentra la cuestión de su naturaleza, cuyo examen permite identificar algunos parámetros básicos para la comprensión de la soberanía digital europea como categoría normativa.
The European Union’s external competence in the data protection field: Is mixity the only way out?
Authors: Tassinari Francesca
Published: September 2023

El presente estudio resume la jurisprudencia y las normas convencionales que sustentan el ejercicio de las competencias externas (implícitas) de la Unión Europea (UE) aplicadas al art. 16.2 del Tratado de Funcionamiento de la UE (TFUE). El art. 16.2 del TFUE faculta a la UE para adoptar normas sobre la protección de las personas cuyos datos personales se procesados y sobre la libre circulación de dichos datos. Las normas adoptadas sobre esta base jurídica podrían activar el criterio de afectación AETR/ERTA codificado en el art. 3.2 del TFUE, convirtiendo la competencia compartida interna de la UE en competencia exclusiva externa. Nuestro análisis sostiene que, a la luz de la legislación de la Unión vigente en materia de protección de datos, la UE posee una competencia externa (implícita) compartida/concurrente basada en el art. 16.2 del TFUE. Por este motivo, las negociaciones para acceder al Convenio 108+ del Consejo de Europa fueron mixtas.
MODERN KADIN İMAJI ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME: SÜS DERGİSİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Arslan Bilgin Funda , Uğraş Özge Seda
Published: September 2023

Çalışmada XX. yüzyılda yayın hayatına başlayan hem Osmanlı’nın son dönemini hem de Cumhuriyetin ilk dönemini kapsayan “Süs Dergisi” ele alınmıştır. Süs Dergisi, bu iki farklı dönem arasındaki tarihi ve sosyolojik değişime hemen hemen bütün sayılarında yer veren önemli kadın dergilerinden biridir. Süs Dergisi üzerine literatürde yapılan çalışmalar oldukça sınırlıdır. Dolayısıyla bu çalışmayla hem bu iki farklı dönem arasında bir geçiş sağlayan Süs Dergisine tarihsel ve sosyolojik süreklilik içerisinde yeni bir yorum getirilmiş hem de derginin bütün sayıları incelenerek, çalışmanın kapsamı içinde günümüz harfleriyle literatüre yeniden kazandırılmıştır. Böylece bu çalışmayla Süs Dergisinin modern kadın ve modern toplumun yeni bir kimlik inşa sürecindeki etkisi tartışılmıştır. Süs Dergisinin yeni bir kimlik inşa sürecindeki ve Cumhuriyetin de inşa etmek istediği modern kadın imajındaki sosyo-kültürel duruşu incelenmiştir. Ayrıca modern reformlarla toplumun geneline yayılan toplumsal değişim sürecinde; eğitim, basındaki entelektüel dönüşüm, iş hayatında kadın ve kadının tüketim alışkanlıkları gibi temel parametrelerin etkisi de göz önüne alınmıştır.
CİZRE’DE (ŞIRNAK) AYLIK VE YILLIK ORTALAMA SICAKLIKLARIN EĞİLİM ANALİZİ (1963-2021)
Authors: Avci Vedat
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışmada Cizre ilçesinde aylık ve yıllık ortalama sıcaklıklarda yaşanan eğilimlerin analiz edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada Cizre ilçesi Meteoroloji istasyonunun 1963-2021 yılları arasını kapsayan 59 yıllık sıcaklık verileri kullanılarak aylık ve yıllık ortalama sıcaklıklarda eğilimler (pozitif ya da negatif) belirlenmiştir. Cizre’nin çalışma alanı olarak belirlenmesinin nedeni Türkiye’de ortalama sıcaklıkların en yüksek olduğu alanlardan biri olması ve bu alanda iklim değişikliğinin etkilerinin ortaya konulmasıdır. Bu çalışmada eğilim analizlerinde yaygın olarak tercih edilen Mann-Kendall Trend Test ve Linear Trend Model analiz yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Sıcaklıklardaki eğilimler Mann-Kendall yöntemi ile belirlenmiş, geleceğe yönelik tahminler Linear Trend yöntemi ile yapılmıştır. Bulgulara göre Cizre’de; Şubat, Nisan, Mayıs, Haziran, Temmuz, Ağustos, Eylül, Ekim ve Aralık ayı ortalama sıcaklıkları ile yıllık ortalama sıcaklıklarda pozitif yönde bir eğilimin olduğu belirlenmiştir. Pozitif yönlü eğilimler ilkbahar ve yaz mevsiminde belirgindir. Sıcaklık ortalamalarında tespit edilen pozitif yönlü bu eğilimin tarım, hayvancılık, turizm ve enerji üretimi gibi birçok alanda olumsuz sonuçları olacaktır. İklim değişikliğinin olumsuz etkilerini azaltmak için su kaynaklarının bilinçli kullanımı ile ilgili gerekli çalışmaların yapılması tavsiye edilmektedir.
A Comprehensive Review on Optimization and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Effective Battery Management in EVs
Authors:   Department of EEE, S.S.M Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India, Manoj D. , Josh F. T.
Published: September 2023

Globally, research on battery technology to be utilized in electric vehicle applications is rapidly expanding to solve the problems of greenhouse emissions and global warming. The efficiency of Electric Vehicles (EVs) are highly depends on the precise measurement of significant factors, as well as on the appropriate operation and analysis of the battery storage system. Unfortunately, inadequate battery storage system monitoring and safety measures can result in serious problems such battery over-charging, over-discharging, overloading, imbalanced cells, heat explosion, and combustion hazards. The quantity of a battery’s energy in respect to its capability is described to as the state of charge (SOC). SOC is measured in percentage points and is estimated as the distance between the battery’s maximum possible output and its average energy at a specific time under the same issues. State of health (SOH) is the evaluation of a battery’s maximum charge amount compared to its starting value when it is first discharged. SOH is calculated using percentage points as its variables. An efficient battery management system, which includes tailored to the content, charging-discharging control, thermal regulation, battery protection and security, is essential for addressing these issues. This paper’s objective is to provide a thorough analysis of various intelligent control strategies and battery management system methodologies used in the EV applications. Also, the review assesses the smart algorithms for estimating battery state in terms of their attributes, customization, arrangement, accuracy, benefits, and drawbacks. Finally, prospects and directions for developing a successful sophisticated algorithm and controller are presented in order to create an enhanced battery management system for applications in future, eco-friendly EV technology.
Validity Test Analysis of Virtual Laboratory-Based Job Sheet for Power Electronics Course
Authors:   the Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia, Yanto Doni Tri Putra , Hastuti  , Zaswita Hermi , Kabatiah Maryatun , Sukardi  , Ambiyar
Published: September 2023

This study discusses the validity test analysis of a Virtual Laboratory-Based Job Sheet (VLBJS), which is used as a practicum learning medium for vocational education students in higher education. The Virtual laboratory-based Job Sheet is used as a practicum guide for students in the Power Electronics Practicum Course, at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia. Validity test analysis is important to ensure that this VLBJS is suitable for use in the learning process. This study involved 18 experts: learning material experts, learning media experts, and language experts. The rubric for assessing validity with a Likert scale was used to collect the research data. The validity test analysis was carried out based on the results of the expert's assessment by filling out the validity assessment instrument. Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis was used to analyze the validity and reliability of the indicators of each variable in the research instrument. Meanwhile, the analysis of validity tests on Virtual Laboratory-Based Job Sheets was carried out using the Aikens' V formula. The results showed that Virtual Laboratory-Based Job Sheets met the valid criteria from all aspects, namely the aspects of learning materials, learning media, and language. Thus, it can be concluded that the Virtual Laboratory-Based Job Sheet is valid as a practicum guide for vocational education students in the Power Electronics Practicum learning process.
Utilization of sexual reproductive health services among public service vehicle operators in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Oenga Davis , Mugo Judy , Kiplalom Rosebella
Published: September 2023

Background: Public service vehicle operators and owners are a susceptible demographic in need of specialized treatments due to their high vulnerability to these problems. The primary purpose of this research was to learn on the utilization of sexual reproductive health services (SRH) among public service vehicle (PSV) operators in Nairobi County use sexual and reproductive health care services.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted for the study. The research approach used both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Operators at bus terminals made up the bulk of the research population. The Cochran's formula was used to precisely estimate a sample's contribution to a population, and the sampling estimate had a variance (margin of error) of 0.5.
Results: The logistic regression model results showed that, after controlling for demographics, female PSV operators were 97% more likely to use SRH services on at least four separate occasions than their male counterparts (95% CI (0.21 to 0.96), p=0.015). When controlling for age, marital status, and education, PSV operators from universities are 75% more likely to use SRH services than those from primary schools (95% CI (1.12 to 0.75), p=0.001), and those from secondary schools are 68% more likely to use SRH services than those from primary schools (95% CI (0.241 to 0.679), p=0.004).
Conclusions: This study concluded that, the utilization of SRH services among PSV is at 36.6%, married PSV operators utilize sexual reproductive health services was more than unmarried PSV operators. Age, level of education and employment status are determinants to utilization of the selected sexual reproductive health services.
Uma aplicação OpenMP para implementação da estratégia Elemento por Elemento em Análise de Elementos Finitos
Authors: Dos Santos Guilherme Piva , Couto Eduardo Costa , Paliga Aline Ribeiro , Cavalheiro Gerson Geraldo Homrich , Avila Jansen
Published: September 2023

Este artigo apresenta o algoritmo de um solver que soluciona o sistema de equações lineares gerado pelo Método dos Elementos Finitos, e avalia a sua eficiência em um código que analisa o comportamento de um maciço rochoso quando é realizada a escavação de um túnel. O algoritmo foi desenvolvido para uma plataforma com memória compartilhada, pois usa o Método dos Gradientes Conjugados Pré-Condicionados paralelizado com a interface OpenMP. Foi usada a estratégia de armazenamento Elemento por Elemento. Realizou-se uma comparação entre o algoritmo desenvolvido e outro que é sequencial e utiliza o Método de Eliminação de Gauss, associado à técnica de armazenagem skyline. Verificou-se que o algoritmo desenvolvido foi 84,07% mais rápido.
Impact of oil rents, oil prices, and investment taxes on renewable energy consumption and investment: An investigation
Authors: Makki Mohammad , Mawad Jeanne Laure , Khalili Mira
Published: September 2023

The aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between oil rents and renewable energy consumption and to provide evidence on the significance of the effects of oil prices and investment taxes on renewable energy investment. Two different panel data samples were used: six variables for 44 countries were utilized to prove that oil rents’ are an independent variable causing renewable energy consumption, and five variables for 10 countries were utilized to prove that higher oil prices and higher investment taxes lead to higher levels of renewable energy investment. For both samples, the Granger causality test, unit root test, correlation matrix, fixed and random multiple regressions, Hausman test, and panel cointegration test were performed. The paper adds to the narrow literature on the determinants of renewable energy consumption, mainly oil rents. It also provides further evidence on how higher investment taxes can lead to higher renewable energy investment. The findings confirm that “oil rents” directly affect the variations in renewable energy consumption and that investment taxes directly affect renewable energy investment as they lead to a higher selling price of oil-dependent products. However, no correlation was found between renewable energy investment and oil prices. Taxes are an effective instrument for changing people's and businesses' behaviour. Given the numerous advantages of renewable energy consumption and investment, governments must make plans and create regulations and laws to compel a gradual transition from non-renewable to renewable energy using consumption and investment taxes and other behavioral incentives.
Bias field correction-based active contour model for region of interest extraction in digital image
Authors: Rosli Nurul Ain Suraya , Jumaat Abdul Kadir , Maasar Mohd Azdi , Laham Mohamed Faris , Rahman Normahirah Nek Abd
Published: September 2023

The region-based Active Contour Model (ACM) is a widely known variational segmentation model for extracting or segmenting a digital image into numerous sections for further analysis. Distinguishing between global and specific segmentation models within this paradigm is possible. The global segmentation model is incapable of selectively segmenting the region of interest (ROI) from the input image, which leads to an over-segmented problem. A variety of models have been devised to address the task of selective segmentation, which involves the extraction of the boundary of a particular region of interest (ROI) inside a digital image. The Primal Dual Selective Segmentation (PDSS) model has been recently introduced and exhibits significant potential in terms of accuracy. Nevertheless, the presence of intensity inhomogeneity in digital images disrupts the precision and localisation of target regions of segmentation. Therefore, it is important to take into account bias field adjustment, also known as correction for intensity inhomogeneity. So, this study came up with a new selective segmentation model called the Selective Segmentation with Bias Field Correction (SSBF) model by combining the idea of the existing PDSS model with the level set-based bias field correction technique. To solve the proposed SSBF model, we first derived the Euler-Lagrange (EL) equation and solved it in MATLAB software. The Intersection over Union (IOU) coefficient, also known as the Dice (DSC) and Jaccard (JSC) similarity metrics, evaluated the proposed model's accuracy. Experimental results demonstrate that the JSC and DSC values of the proposed model were 13.4% and 7.2% higher, respectively, than the competing model.
Study of character of modulation instability in cyclotron resonance interaction of an electromagnetic wave with a counterpropagating rectilinear electron beam
Authors:   Saratov Branch of Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of the RAS, Rostuntsova Alena , Ryskin Nikita ,   Saratov Branch of Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of the RAS
Published: September 2023

In this paper, the interaction of a monochromatic electromagnetic wave with a counterpropagating electron beam moving in an axial magnetic field is considered. The purpose of this study is to investigate the conditions for occurrence of modulation instability (MI) in such a system and to determine at which parameters of the incident wave the MI is absolute or convective. Methods. Theoretical analysis of the MI character is carried out by studying the asymptotic form of unstable perturbations using the saddle-point analysis. The analytical results are verified by numerical simulations. Results. Theoretically, the boundary of change in the character of MI on the plane of input signal parameters (amplitude and detuning of the frequency from the cyclotron resonance) is determined. Numerical simulations confirm that as the signal frequency increases, the regime of self-modulation, which corresponds to the absolute MI, is replaced by the stationary single-frequency transmission corresponding to the convective MI. The numerical results coincide with the analytical ones for the system, which is matched at the end. The matching is implemented by smooth increasing of the guiding magnetic field in the region of electron beam injection. Conclusion. Determining the analytical conditions for the implementation of the absolute MI is of practical interest, since the emerging self-modulation can lead to the generation of trains of pulses with the spectrum in the form of frequency combs.
Investigation of Coronavirus disease 2019 virus in vaginal fluid and menses blood and the effect on menstrual cycle duration and sexual desire: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Sadeghi Leila , Farzadi Laya
Published: September 2023

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was detected in the throat, urine, and feces but has little evidence documented of sexual transmission.
Objective: Here, we aimed to diagnose the presence of COVID-19 in vaginal fluids and menses blood. Menstrual cycle duration and sexual desire were the other aims.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 300 individuals with clinical approval of COVID-19 infection who were referred to the ALzahra hospital of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran were divided into mild (n = 178, partial pressure of oxygen ≥ 91) and severe (n = 122, partial pressure of oxygen ≤ 91) groups, also based on clinical signs and hospitalization, from January to May 2021. Demographic characteristics, menstruation, and sexual desire of individuals were recorded in the questionnaire blood sampling was done on days 2-4 for menses, and vaginal fluid after menses for polymerase chain reaction by using a Dacron tip swab.
Results: Participants were studied in the mild (mean age: 43.32 ± 7.41) and severe (mean age: 47.15 ± 6.9) groups. COVID-19 infection resulted in shortening the menstrual cycle duration in the severe group (30.15 ± 2.9 vs. 25.12 ± 2.1 days, p = 0.01). Polymerase chain reaction test for vaginal fluid and menses blood was negative for all cases. Sexual desire declined in both groups, significantly.
Conclusion: This virus was not present in the menses blood and vaginal fluid of women with COVID-19 infection, which proposed a low risk of virus transmission via vaginal tracts. Severe COVID-19 infection may affect the menstrual duration.
Key words: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Vagina, Menstruation.
Prevalence of congenital anomalies and related factors in live births in Zahedan, Southeast of Iran: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Asemi-Rad Azam , Heidari Zahra , Mahmoudzadeh-Sagheb Hamidreza , Mehdipour Yousef , Moudi Bita , Sheibak Nadia , Ebrahimi Saeid
Published: September 2023

Background: The term congenital anomalies (CAs) refers to structural or functional abnormalities at the time of conception. Approximately 12 deaths related to congenital disabilities occur in every 10,000 babies born.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of single and multiple CAs in live births in Zahedan, Southeast Iran.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 59,087 live births in a referral hospital in Zahedan located in the southeast of Iran from 2009 to 2019. All live births were examined by pediatricians and the CAs and categorized based on the international classification of diseases.
Results: Of 59,085 live births, at least 883 had a significant anomaly, and the prevalence rate of CAs was about 149 per 10,000. Anomalies of the nervous (24.1%) and cardiovascular systems (21.10%) were the most frequent, occurring in 213 and 187 of the live births, respectively. Spina bifida is the most common anomaly of the central nervous system. The most common anomalies in the cardiovascular system were unspecified heart malformations (17.1%), cardiovascular malformations (18.7%), and patent ductus arteriosus (11.7%). Significant correlations were found between the parent’s consanguinity marriage, the mother’s age, an existing anomaly in the family, and relatives in single and multiple CAs (p = 0.02, p = 0.02, p < 0.001, p = 0.01, respectively).
Conclusion: The prevalence of CAs was 149 per 10,000 live births. The highest prevalence of CAs was related to the central nervous system. Increasing the public’s knowledge about fetal defects can reduce the prevalence of CAs.
Key words: Congenital anomalies, Hospitalization, Iran, Live birth, Prevalence, Risk factors.
Prenatal diagnosis of Sex determining region Y -box transcription factor 2 anophthalmia syndrome caused by germline mosaicism using next-generation sequencing: A case report
Authors: Nikuei Pooneh , Khashavy Zahra , Farazi Fard Mohammad Ali , Tabasi Shahrzad , Zeidi Ari , Pourkashani Parnian , Tabatabaei Zahra , Eftekhar Ebrahim , Saberi Mozhgan , Mahjoubi Frouzandeh
Published: September 2023

Background: Sex determining region Y box transcription factor 2 (SOX2) mutations lead to bilateral anophthalmia with autosomal dominant human inheritance. SOX2 mutations could result in severe ocular phenotypes usually associated with variable systemic defects. Most patients described with SOX2 anophthalmia syndrome possessed de novo mutations in this gene.
Case Presentation: In this case report, we describe 2 brothers with mental retardation and bilateral anophthalmia caused due to SOX2 germline mosaicism in unaffected parents. Next-generation DNA sequencing was carried out to determine the family’s possible cause of genetic mutation. Sanger sequencing was performed on the patients and their parents. Prenatal diagnosis was done in both pregnancies of the older brother’s wife via chorionic villus sampling. A novel heterozygous pathogenic frameshift deletion variant (exon1:c.58_80del:p.G20fs) was identified in the SOX2 gene, which was confirmed by Sanger sequencing in both affected brothers and did not exist in healthy parents, indicating germline mosaicism.
Conclusion: Most SOX2 mutations known look to arise de novo in probands and are diagnosed through anophthalmia or microphthalmia. Prenatal diagnosis should be offered to healthy parents with a child with SOX2 mutation every pregnancy.
Key words: Anophthalmos, SOX2 anophthalmia syndrome, Mosaicism.
Significado de afrontar una interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tardía en mujeres que se realizaron el procedimiento en instituciones de salud de dos ciudades colombianas
Authors: Gómez-Dávila Joaquín Guillermo , Yepes-Delgado Carlos Enrique
Published: September 2023

Objetivos: el aborto es un derecho en salud sexual y reproductiva de la mujer en Colombia, sin embargo no toda la sociedad colombiana reconoce este derecho. Este trabajo busca comprender la transformación de los significados después de haber afrontado una interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tardía, en mujeres residentes en Colombia, y su interacción con familiares, amigos y sistema de salud.
Materiales y métodos: investigación hermenéutica desde un paradigma constructivista, el análisis se hizo desde una perspectiva feminista con técnicas de la teoría fundamentada: codificación, categorización y comparación constante. Se realizaron 19 entrevistas semiestructuradas a 18 mujeres residentes en Colombia que se sometieron a interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tardía definida por ser una gestación mayor a 20 semanas, acompañada de feticidio e inducción de parto, en dos ciudades colombianas, entre 2016 y 2020. Además, se realizaron dos grupos focales, uno con algunas de las entrevistadas, y otro con feministas expertas para triangular la información emergente del proceso investigativo y profundizar los hallazgos.
Resultados: las mujeres tenían un significado negativo y contrario sobre la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo, pero cuando se encuentran inmersas en una situación que las obliga a terminar con la gestación, contravienen los significados propios y los de su sociedad y buscan justificaciones que les ayuden a mantener la decisión. Esta confrontación las hace reflexionar profunda e íntimamente y las lleva a transformar sus vidas.
Conclusiones: los significados sobre el aborto, en las mujeres que se realizan interrupción voluntaria del embarazo tardía, generalmente son contrarios a este derecho en salud sexual y reproductiva. Posterior al evento estos significados se transforman por medio de la reflexión consciente de las mujeres al tener que enfrentar sus propios significados y los de la sociedad.
Opening the Curtains on Popular Practice: Kaichō in the Meiji and Taisho Periods
Authors: Mitchell Matthew
Published: September 2023

In this article I discuss the continuity and changes of displays of temple and shrine treasures (kaichō) in the Meiji and Taisho periods. I estimate the number and features of kaichō in these periods primarily using articles in the Yomiuri shinbun and Shinano mainichi shinbun newspapers. I discuss the ways that these displays intersected with aspects of the Meiji period, including changing laws and the expansion of a convenient transportation network. The newspaper articles are also an excellent source of information regarding the practice of these displays, including the functions of confraternities, continued attraction of sideshows (misemono), and use of these displays to pray for victory in Japan’s modern wars and the repose of its war dead.
An Experimental Study On The Psycho-Training Program Intended For The Attitudes Of The Parents Of Gifted Students
Authors: ADAM Fatıma Firdevs
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a group counseling program for parents of gifted children on their attitudes towards their children's education and personal development. The study used an experimental design, which is a quantitative research method. The research was designed using a pretest-posttest matched control group structure, and the study group was selected through random sampling. The study involved a randomized, controlled experiment with sessions focused on different themes such as communication, resilience, academic motivation, and career planning. The Psycho-Education Program for the Attitudes of Parents of Gifted Students was implemented to address these themes. A total of 40 parents of gifted students participated in the study, with 20 parents assigned to the experimental group and 20 parents assigned to the control group. The Parental Attitude Scale was administered to both groups before and after the counseling sessions to collect data. The results of the study showed that the experimental group had higher scores on the Acceptance/Interest and Psychological Autonomy dimensions of the Parental Attitude Scale after completing the counseling program, while their scores on the Supervision dimension decreased. This suggests that the counseling program led to a reduction in parental authority over their children. Overall, the study highlights the potential benefits of group counseling programs for parents of gifted children in promoting positive attitudes towards their children's education and development.
A função dos morfemas categorizadores na Língua Guajá
Authors: Magalhães Marina Maria Silva , Mello Jorge Elias Matta de
Published: September 2023

Este estudo trata da investigação de morfemas da língua Guajá cuja função é categorizar o mundo em domínios relevantes para seus falantes construindo a referência do nome ou definindo o escopo do evento a partir de uma categoria prototípica baseada em traços de propriedades determinados pela cosmovisão dos Awa Guajá.  Utilizando os conceitos de categorização linguística e protótipo, analisamos esses morfemas como constituindo um conjunto de sufixos que definem entidades e eventos em termos do quanto se distanciam ou se aproximam de um protótipo no que diz respeito à dimensão/intensidade (-hu e -ˈi) ou a semelhanças não expressas descritivamente (-rỹ) ou mesmo no que se refere a seus traços autênticos quando contrastados com referentes ou eventos similares (-te).
Uma reflexão sobre o apoio pedagógico no ensino superior brasileiro
Authors: Heringer Rosana , Crespo Bruna , Borges Jessica
Published: September 2023

O texto traz a resenha do e-book ‘’Os serviços de apoio pedagógico aos discentes no ensino superior brasileiro’’ organizado por Carlos Dias, Michelle Toti, Helena Sampaio e Soely Polydoro, que apresenta ações desenvolvidas por instituições de ensino superior com objetivo de apoiar estudantes no seu percurso universitário. Trata-se de uma compilação de textos voltados para o registro de experiências e para a reflexão teórica acerca do apoio pedagógico na educação superior, notadamente no contexto brasileiro: seus antecedentes, suas principais características, os profissionais envolvidos, as principais estratégias desenvolvidas para atender a demanda dos estudantes e os desafios encontrados pelos profissionais dedicados a este trabalho.
Ensino superior remoto e as políticas de enfrentamento a pandemia de COVID-19 na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Authors: Mattos Kélli Renata Corrêa de , Matte Luciane Inês , Maraschin Mariglei Severo
Published: September 2023

Introdução: Este artigo tem como escopo a análise das políticas de enfrentamento à pandemia do COVID-19, na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), especialmente no que se refere à promoção da assistência estudantil. No início de 2020, com o expressivo aumento de casos de COVID -19 no Brasil e no mundo, foram implantadas uma série de medidas que afetaram todos os setores, inclusive o sistema educacional. As Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES), diante desse cenário, necessitaram de adaptações, com a elaboração de políticas emergenciais de assistência aos estudantes em situação de vulnerabilidade social. Deste modo, a relevância deste estudo justifica-se na medida em que procura demonstrar os desafios enfrentados pela UFSM, para garantir aos alunos o direito à educação. Objetivo: Assim, este artigo objetiva analisar as questões emergentes nas políticas de enfrentamento à pandemia do Covid-19 na UFSM, além de apresentar as concepções da Pró-Reitoria de Assuntos Estudantis (PRAE) sobre os limites e potencialidades dessas políticas em atuação. Metodologia: Para tanto, utiliza-se abordagem qualitativa, com análise documental e realização de entrevista. Resultados: Os resultados evidenciam que o alcance das políticas educacionais desenvolvidas e executadas pela Pró-Reitoria de Assuntos Estudantis da UFSM e a assistência estudantil para a formação dos estudantes exercem papel fundamental, garantindo que os estudantes tenham meios de alcançar os seus objetivos acadêmicos e profissionais, sem danos à sua integridade. Conclusão: Em contrapartida, as limitações impostas pelo sucateamento das IES, pelos frequentes cortes orçamentários, têm comprometido a continuidade das ações de assistência estudantil e representam uma ameaça aos futuros estudantes da UFSM.
El acceso a la universidad en Argentina
Authors: Garcia Pablo Daniel
Published: September 2023

Introducción/Objetivo: El presente artículo pone su foco de análisis en los dispositivos y regulaciones que organizan el ingreso a la universidad pública en Argentina, con un especial foco en las universidades nacionales ubicadas en el Conurbano bonaerense. A partir de considerar el contexto sociodemográfico en el que funcionan las Universidades del Conurbano bonaerense, se presentan algunas especificidades sobre su creación y organización institucional/académica.  Dado que el foco del artículo se encuentra en los dispositivos y regulaciones para el ingreso, se presenta una caracterización de los nuevos ingresantes a las mencionadas universidades, en términos de la evolución reciente de matriculación anual y a partir de su inserción laboral y la trayectoria educativa de sus familias. Metodología: A partir de esta contextualización, se presentan las características fundamentales de los dispositivos reguladores del ingreso construidos en cada universidad y se analiza, desde una perspectiva comparada, sus modos de organización en lo que respecta a su institucionalización, duración, modalidad de cursada, composición de los espacios curriculares que cada dispositivo incluye y las modalidades de aprobación previstas. Resultados/Conclusión: Para finalizar el artículo se enuncian para la discusión algunas reflexiones en torno a la vinculación entre estos dispositivos y regulaciones para el ingreso y los desafíos que enfrenta la universidad pública contemporánea.
A Educação Superior em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Santos Filho José Camilo dos , Santos Gildenir Carolino , Almeida Maria de Lourdes Pinto de
Published: September 2023

A Revista Internacional de Educação Superior (RIESup), passou a adotar o sistema de publicação contínua a partir do volume 5 do ano de 2019. Os textos de cada volume, uma vez aprovados pelo Conselho Editorial e após a recomendação positiva de dois avaliadores – de modo mais rápido – ficam disponíveis para pesquisadores interessados acessarem de forma online. Contudo, essa forma de trabalho gera um incremento da avaliação no impacto das publicações da Revista pelo Google Scholar. Como os textos com apreciação positiva são integrados a edição vigente e dentro das seções da revista pela ordem de aprovação, não se sabe ao longo do ano da publicação quais temáticas são predominantes, aprofundadas ou emergentes no volume. Portanto, nos leva a justificá-las, explicitá-las e destacá-las no editorial. A partir do volume 10, está em teste um novo formato de editorial. Criamos um código para identificar e classificar cada texto em categorias temáticas e expressar essa classificação de modo mais sintético e respeitando sua ordem de entrada nas seções do sumário. Para a classificação dos textos, escolhemos quatro categorias: (a) linha de pesquisa/publicação da revista; (b) Tipo de trabalho (artigo, pesquisa, relato de experiência, resenha de livro, ensaio) e seu(s) respectivo(s) autor ou autores; (c) Abordagem metodológica; e (d) país de origem dos autores. Essa categorização é especialmente útil aos pós-graduandos que estão vivenciando a experiência de pesquisa em busca de temáticas emergentes e de abordagens metodológicas adotadas por pesquisadores mais experientes. Além disso, ela delineia o perfil anual da revista e buscam no espaço do editorial organizar a posteriori seus textos, especialmente em relação a três das quatro categorias citadas anteriormente: linha de pesquisa, abordagem metodológica e país de origem dos autores.
Lung Abnormalities in Liver Cirrhosis
Authors: Muli Yaman
Published: September 2023

Regardless of preexisting lung illness, patients suffering from liver cirrhosis, especially decompensated liver cirrhosis, can develop distinct pulmonary complications. Liver cirrhosis patients should be assessed for hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS), portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH), hepatic hydrothorax (HH) and spontaneous bacterial empyema (SBEM) which are the most clinically significant pulmonary consequences, in particular when dyspnea develops in conjunction with hepatic cirrhosis. These entities differ in terms of pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis and suitable treatment options. This emphasize the need of specific diagnostic algorithm in liver cirrhosis patients presenting with dyspnea or other pulmonary symptoms. These pulmonary complications might be rare in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension, but these complications might carry significant morbidity and mortality risks and, therefore, strong clinical suspicion is required to make an early accurate diagnosis. There are several medical therapies available for each condition in the multiple studies but most of the treatments and procedures does not have significant benefit or have short lived benefit. The only treatment that changes the clinical prognosis of decompensated cirrhosis effectively in long term is liver transplantation. However, liver transplantation also needs careful considerations as on some cases it might increase the risk of morbidity and mortality.
Correlation between Serum High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Level and Severity of Albuminuria Measured by Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Authors: Febrianto Dicky , Soelistijo Soebagijo Adi , Tjempakasari Artaria
Published: September 2023

Introduction: One of complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) that require high treatment cost is diabetic kidney disease (DKD), which is characterized by the presence of albuminuria, decrease in glomerular filtration rate, or both. Researches show a positive correlation between type 2 DM and serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level, a sensitive marker of subclinical inflammation. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between serum hs-CRP level and severity of albuminuria measured by urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR).Methods: The study was conducted at the Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic of Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, on June-July 2020.Results: The study included 50 patients with type 2 DM, consisting of 25 (50%) men and 25 (50%) women, with median age of 58.0 (42-68) years and mean body mass index (BMI) of 21.91 ± 1.310 kg/m2. Median duration of DM was 12.0 (6-22) years, median HbA1c level was 7.20% (5.7%-12.3%), mean serum crEatinine level was 0.83 ± 0.180 mg/dL, and median estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) value was 92.85 (61.6-121.2) mL/minute/1.73 m2. Median serum hs-CRP level was 1.20 (0.1-4.0) mg/L and median urine ACR value was 49.570 (7.78-426.00) mg/g. Normoalbuminuria was detected in 28% of subjects, microalbuminuria in 66% of subjects, and macroalbuminuria in 6% of subjects. This study showed positive and significant correlation between serum hs-CRP level and severity of albuminuria (r = 0.701; p = <0.001).Conclusion: There was positive and significant correlation betweeen serum hs-CRP level and severity of albuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients.
Correlation between Skinfold Thickness and Total Daily Dose of Insulin in Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Dr Soetomo General Hospital
Authors: Larasati Amilia Putri , Prajitno Jongky Hendro , Purwanto Bambang
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a non-communicable disease with a high prevalence in Indonesia. T2DM is caused by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. One of the therapy for T2DM is insulin administration which is injected into the subcutaneous tissue. The absorption of insulin in the subcutaneous tissue is influenced by many factors, one of which is the thickness of subcutaneous fat. This study aimed to determine the correlation between the skinfold thickness of T2DM patients with the total daily dose of insulin needed every day. Methods: This was an observational analytic study using a cross-sectional design to analyze the correlation between subcutaneous fat thickness represented by skinfold thickness and the total daily dose of insulin of T2DM patients. Measurement of skinfold thickness was carried out on the triceps using a skinfold caliper. Data on the patient's total daily dose of insulin were obtained from medical records.Results: A total of 53 patients were included in this study. The patient's mean triceps skinfold thickness was 26.29±8.72 mm. The mean total daily dose of insulin was 40.96±18.01 IU. The results of the Spearman Rank correlation test showed a significant correlation between skinfold thickness on the triceps and the patient's total daily dose of insulin (p<0.05). Conclusion: The higher the skinfold thickness, the greater the dose of insulin needed by the patient.
Association Between Hemoglobin Levels and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Chronic Hemodialysis
Authors: Uzzuhdi Naufal Daffa
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Anemia is a global problem that can be found almost all over the world. Anemia is the most common complication in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis which can affect quality of life. Health-related quality of life is a factor that correlates with morbidity, mortality, and patient care costs. This study aimed to assess the correlation between hemoglobin levels and quality of life in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study with consecutive sampling of 92 research subjects conducted in November-December 2022 at the hemodialysis installation at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital. This study used the SF-36 questionnaire instrument which was divided into 8 quality of life domains.Results: Of the 92 samples that have been collected, 54 were male patients (58.7%) while 42 were female (41.3%). The average age of the subjects in this study was 47.55 years old. The highest level of education was senior high school graduates with a total of 40 people (43.5%). Hemoglobin levels in 92 research subjects were in the range of 7–3.9 g/dl with an average of 9.70±1.63. Fifty subjects (54.4%) had a poor quality of life and 42 subjects (45.6%) had a good quality of life. The range of total quality of life values was 22.98–89.75 with an average of 59.87±14.16. Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between hemoglobin levels with quality of life of the patients at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital. The higher the hemoglobin level, the higher the total quality of life of the patients. It is recommended to the hemodialysis unit at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital to increase hemoglobin level in hemodialysis patients.
Mapeamento geomorfológico do sistema eólico do baixo São Francisco, litoral sul de Alagoas (NE Brasil)
Authors: Silva Thiago Cavalcante Lins , Ferreira Bruno , Falcão Nivaneide Alves de Melo , Diniz Marco Túlio Mendonça
Published: September 2023

As paisagens costeiras são bastante dinâmicas, sendo ponto de convergência de diversos vetores energéticos, o que torna estas áreas complexas de se compreender, devido as sazonalidades de variações quase que imprevisíveis. Nesse contexto, emerge a preocupação pela compreensão da configuração morfológica das dunas costeiras, discutindo sua estruturação e dinâmica. Sabendo disso, o presente estudo buscou mapear e compreender o sistema eólico do baixo São Francisco em Piaçabuçu, Alagoas, Brasil. Para tal foi utilizada metodologia sistemática de compreensão dos modelados eólicos, setorizando os conjuntos de associações morfológicos, utilizando imagens de satélite e softwares de código livre, para identificação das morfologias. Foram identificados 3 conjuntos de associações distintos, 11 subunidades em seus interiores, relacionados a processos superficiais indiferenciados, resultantes da relação entre cobertura vegetal, ventos e aporte sedimentar. Foi possível identificar também uma mudança morfológica de norte a sul do sistema eólico, relacionado a efetividade do vento frente a disponibilidade de sedimentos, evidenciando o que poderia ser um decaimento energético de sul para norte. Os dados obtidos e os produtos gerados possibilitaram interpretações novas, sobre uma área já amplamente estudada e bastante dinâmica geomorfologicamente, sendo importante para, em perspectivas futuras, subsidiar estudos científicos e técnicos na área.