bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eğitimde Avrupa’ya Açılan Kapı: eTwinning Projeleri
Authors: ACAR Sema , PEKER Bilge
Published: January 2024

Bu araştırma eTwinning projelerinin avantajları, dezavantajları ve projeleri sınırlayan etmenleri incelemek maksadıyla durum çalışması deseninde tasarlanmış nitel bir araştırmadır. Araştırmanın amacına uygun olarak çalışma grubu amaçlı örnekleme yöntemleri içerisinde yer alan ölçüt örneklem yöntemi ile seçilmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2019-2020 öğretim yılında Konya ilindeki devlet okullarında görev yapan, eTwinning projeleri konusunda deneyimi olan farklı branşlardan 15 gönüllü öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçlarına göre eTwinning projelerinin öğrenmeyi /öğretmeyi geliştirme, kültürel etkileşim, özgüven ve dil gelişimi gibi avantajları olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca projelerin öğretmenlerin mesleki ve kişisel gelişimlerini olumlu etkilediği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Projelerin dezavantajları noktasında katılımcı öğretmenlerin yarısı hiçbir dezavantajı olmadığını belirtirken yarısı ise projelerin çok zaman alması ve fedakârlık gerektirmesi şeklinde dezavantajları olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. eTwinning projelerinin gelişimini sınırlayan etmenler incelendiğinde ise okul idaresinin olumsuz tutumları, zaman sorunu ve öğrencilerin teknik alt yapı eksiklikleri dikkat çekmektedir. Bu sonuçlara göre okul yöneticilerinin eTwinning proje uygulamalarını desteklemeleri ve proje çalışmalarının okullarda yaygınlaştırılması önerilebilir.
The Role of HNF1B in Tumorigenesis of Solid Tumours: a Review of Current Knowledge
Authors: Bártů Michaela , Dundr P. , Němejcová K. , Tichá I. , Hojný H. , Hájková N.
Published: January 2024

Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-β is a transcription factor which plays a crucial role during ontogenesis in the differentiation of visceral endoderm from primitive endoderm, and is especially important for the normal development of the kidney, urogenital tract, gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas. Despite the growing knowledge about the potential involvement of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-β in the process of carcinogenesis, the exact underlying mechanism that would explain its rather varied effects in different tumours has not been sufficiently investigated. Most of the data regarding the significance of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-β arise from genome- wide association studies and is concerned with the influence of single-nucleotide polymorphisms of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-β on either the increased or decreased susceptibility to certain types of cancer. However, the influence of both the germinal and somatic mutations of this gene on the process of carcinogenesis is still poorly understood. According to current data, in some tumours hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-β acts as a protooncogene, while in others as a tumour suppressor gene, although the reasons for this are not clear. The exact incidence of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-β mutations and the spectrum of tumours in which they may play a role in the process of carcinogenesis remain unknown. From the practical point of view, immunohistochemical expression of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-β can be used in differential diagnostics of certain tumours, especially clear cell carcinoma. In our article we review the current knowledge regarding the significance of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-β in carcinogenesis.
Another proof of the existence of homothetic solitons of the inverse mean curvature flow
Authors: Hsu Shu-Yu
Published: January 2024

We will give a new proof of the existence of non-compact homothetic solitons of the inverse mean curvature flow in

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Reimagining the future of peer review
Authors: Nixon Aimee
Published: January 2024

The scholarly publishing landscape is in a period of unprecedented transformation. Against the backdrop of international unrest and concerns around sustainability and climate change, publishing is facing its own set of unique challenges. The accelerated transition towards open science, the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of research and the emergence and rapid improvement of new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the way that we discover, consume and perceive research outputs. Peer review remains a critical process at the very heart of the publishing process, and our most powerful tool for evaluating the rigor, credibility, and interest of scholarly research [1]. The first record of an editorial pre-publication peer review dates back to 1665 and to the journal “Philosophical Transactions” [2]. With a history of more than 350 years, the concept of peer review has remained relatively unchanged, but with so many significant changes within the wider publishing industry, visible signs of strain are starting to emerge in the peer review workflow.
A deep reinforcement learning framework to modify LQR for an active vibration control applied to 2D building models
Authors: Gheni Emad Zuhair , Al-Khafaji Hussein M. H. , Alwan Hassan M.
Published: January 2024

Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) has emerged as a promising approach for optimizing control policies in various fields. In this article, we explore the use of DRL for controlling vibrations in building structures. Specifically, we focus on the problem of reducing vibrations induced by external sources such as wind or earthquakes. We propose a DRL-based control framework that learns to adjust the control signal of a classical adaptive linear quadratic regulator (LQR)-based model to mitigate the vibration of building structures in real-time. The framework combines the proximal policy optimization method and a deep neural network that is trained using a simulation environment. The network takes input sensor readings from the building and outputs signals that work as a corrector to the signals from the LQR model. It demonstrates the approach’s effectiveness by simulating a 3-story building structure. The results show that our DRL-based control approach outperforms the classical LQR model in reducing building vibrations. Moreover, we show that the approach is robust for learning the system’s dynamics. Overall, the work highlights the potential of DRL for improving the performance of building structures in the face of external disturbances. The framework can be easily integrated into existing building control systems and extended to other control problems in structural engineering.
Surveying the prediction of risks in cryptocurrency investments using recurrent neural networks
Authors: Qasim Abdulkadhim Rihab , Abdullah Hasanen S. , Hadi Mustafa Jasim
Published: January 2024

Decentralized cryptocurrencies have received much attention over the last few years. Bitcoin (BTC) has enabled straight online expenditures without the need for centralized financial institutions. Cryptocurrencies are used not only for online payments but are also increasingly used as financial assets. With the rise in the number of cryptocurrencies, including BTC, Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP), and the millions of daily trades through different exchange services, cryptocurrency trading is prone to challenges similar to those seen in the traditional financial industry, such as price and trend forecasting, volatility forecasting, portfolio building, and fraud detection. This study examines the use of Recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for predicting BTC, ETH, and XRP prices. Accurate price prediction is essential for investors and traders in this volatile market. Machine learning techniques, including RNNs, Long-Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and convolutional neural networks, have been employed to forecast cryptocurrency prices with varying degrees of success. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of RNNs in predicting cryptocurrency prices and compare their performance with other established methods. The results indicate that RNNs, particularly LSTMs and Gated Recurrent Units, demonstrate excellent capabilities in accurately predicting currency prices and providing insights to investors and traders in the cryptocurrency market.
Generalized essential spectra involving the class of g-g-Riesz operators
Authors: Ferjani Imen , Kchaou Omaima , Krichen Bilel
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we explore the spectral properties of unbounded generalized Fredholm operators acting on a non-reflexive Banach space X. The results are formulated in terms of some topological conditions made on X or on its dual

X
*

{X^{*}}

. In addition, we introduce the concept of the so-called g-g-Riesz linear operators as an extension of Riesz operators. The obtained results are used to discuss the incidence of the behavior of generalized essential spectra. Furthermore, a relation between the generalized essential spectrum and the left (resp. the right) essential spectrum by means of g-Riesz perturbation is provided.
On bias reduction in parametric estimation in stage structured development models
Authors: Pham Hoa , Pham Huong T. T. , Yow Kai Siong
Published: January 2024

Multi-stage models for cohort data are popular statistical models in several fields such as disease progressions, biological development of plants and animals, and laboratory studies of life cycle development.
A Bayesian approach on adopting deterministic transformations in the Metropolis–Hastings (MH) algorithm was used to estimate parameters for these stage structured models.
However, the biases in later stages are limitations of this methodology, especially the accuracy of estimates for the models having more than three stages.
The main aim of this paper is to reduce these biases in parameter estimation.
In particular, we conjoin insignificant previous stages or negligible later stages to estimate parameters of a desired stage, while an adjusted MH algorithm based on deterministic transformations is applied for the non-hazard rate models.
This means that current stage parameters are estimated separately from the information of its later stages.
This proposed method is validated in simulation studies and applied for a case study of the incubation period of COVID-19.
The results show that the proposed methods could reduce the biases in later stages for estimates in stage structured models, and the results of the case study can be regarded as a valuable continuation of pandemic prevention.
Spatial signature of the photoelastic effect in the acoustic–plasmonic coupling revealed by space responsivity induced by polarized optical excitation
Authors: Xia Zhiying , Zhang Yang , Hou Ruijie , Xu Bin , Ni Bin , Hou Jamie Jiangmin , Hou Lianping , Liu Xuefeng , Xiong Jichuan
Published: January 2024

Acoustic–plasmonic coupling in metallic nanoparticles can significantly alter their optical absorption and scattering characteristics. However, almost all previous investigations on acoustic–plasmonic coupling so far have been focused on the spectral response of particles in a vacuum. In this report, a spatial photon scattering mode taking count in the acoustic–plasmonic coupling of individual gold nanoparticle (GN) on a silicon substrate under ultrasonic influence was presented. The acoustic–plasmonic is visualized with parametric images with spatial scattering patterns of the particle under the excitation of polarized light along the Poincare’s equatorial trajectory. The ultrasonic sources can be sensitively extracted from the parametric sinδ images, providing clear evidence of the extremely weak influence of ultrasound wave directivity on the spatial characteristics of the scattering of the particle through acoustic–plasmonic coupling. Experiment and simulation results reveal that, in general, the coupling is the strongest, when the maximum electric field (plasmon vibration mode) aligns with the ultrasonic propagation direction. This study provides a new angle to observe and deepen the understanding of the acoustic–plasmonic effect of nanoparticles, in addition to the conventional manner of investigation on their scattering spectra. It emphasizes the possibility of determining the spatial distribution of nanoparticles via photon state scattering when they are in a weakly oscillating environment, providing valuable guidance for future potential applications exploiting the acoustic–plasmonic effect of nanostructures.
Melting-free integrated photonic memory with layered polymorphs
Authors: Ullah Kaleem , Li Qiu , Li Tiantian , Gu Tingyi
Published: January 2024

Chalcogenide-based nonvolatile phase change materials (PCMs) have a long history of usage, from bulk disk memory to all-optic neuromorphic computing circuits. Being able to perform uniform phase transitions over a subwavelength scale makes PCMs particularly suitable for photonic applications. For switching between nonvolatile states, the conventional chalcogenide phase change materials are brought to a melting temperature to break the covalent bonds. The cooling rate determines the final state. Reversible polymorphic layered materials provide an alternative atomic transition mechanism for low-energy electronic (small domain size) and photonic nonvolatile memories (which require a large effective tuning area). The small energy barrier of breaking van der Waals force facilitates low energy, fast-reset, and melting-free phase transitions, which reduces the chance of element segregation-associated device failure. The search for such material families starts with polymorphic In2Se3, which has two layered structures that are topologically similar and stable at room temperature. In this perspective, we first review the history of different memory schemes, compare the thermal dynamics of phase transitions in amorphous-crystalline and In2Se3, detail the device implementations for all-optical memory, and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with polymorphic memory.
Boris Pahor’s Urban Miniature: Conducting the City as an Open-Ended Score
Authors: Solioz Christophe
Published: January 2024

Against the background of an introductory note on Boris Pahor’s writings, this contribution focuses on one particular example of his work. It is an urban miniature that blurs the boundaries between literary, musical, and architectural writing—and from mutually antagonistic positions it converges towards some measure of coherence. Pahor explores the urban space by conceiving it as an open-ended musical score, but combining poetry, music, film, and architecture to pave the way for a new kind of investigation of the urban space. Removed from centralized and object-defined urbanism, the action and context-related city is experienced differently, as a space of possibility, as if it were itself a creative process amounting to a performance. That viewpoint corresponds to a shift from the ontological “what” to the performance of “how”, and demands acknowledgement of the city’s state of constant change, shaped by its users’ agency.
Looking at Citizens Indonesia's Local Wisdom through Law Sociological Approach for Efforts to Maintain the Richness of Nation
Authors: Solin Debora Aswinda , Iryanto Wisnu Pratama
Published: January 2024

This paper employs a law sociological approach to explore and analyze the local wisdom of Indonesian citizens, aiming to understand its role in preserving the cultural richness of the nation. By delving into the intricate interplay between local customs and legal frameworks, the study sheds light on how traditional practices contribute to the social fabric. The research emphasizes the significance of recognizing and integrating local wisdom into legal considerations for fostering a harmonious coexistence of cultural diversity within Indonesia. Through this interdisciplinary lens, the paper advocates for an inclusive legal framework that not only respects but actively incorporates the indigenous knowledge and practices of the citizens, thereby contributing to the sustainable preservation of the nation's cultural heritage.
Clinical Legal Education in Indonesia Objectives and Advantages
Authors: Rodiyah Rodiyah
Published: January 2024

Clinical Legal Education (CLE) in Indonesia embodies a transformative approach to legal education, with distinct objectives and advantages. CLE's primary goals include enhancing practical skills, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Through real-world engagement, students develop crucial skills like legal research, client counseling, and courtroom advocacy. The objective of promoting community engagement aligns with Indonesia's commitment to social justice, encouraging legal practitioners to address the needs of marginalized communities. Additionally, CLE contributes to ethical and professional development, guiding students through real ethical dilemmas to establish a robust ethical foundation. The interdisciplinary nature of CLE promotes collaboration with professionals from various fields, providing students with a holistic understanding of legal issues and their broader societal implications. The advantages of CLE in Indonesia are manifold. Graduates with CLE experience exhibit enhanced legal competence, making them highly sought after by employers. This practical skill set not only increases employability but also positions graduates to excel in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. The networking opportunities facilitated by CLE contribute to the building of professional relationships crucial for career advancement and mentorship. Moreover, CLE students become agents of legal reform, actively contributing to improvements in the legal system and its responsiveness to societal needs. In essence, CLE in Indonesia stands as a catalyst for producing socially conscious, skilled legal professionals equipped to address the challenges of the legal profession.
Seguridad y salud en el trabajo en el sector informal: estudio bibliográfico sobre el contexto global y el estado de Colombia
Authors: Ibagon Bravo Andres Felipe , Hurtado Sánchez Alejandro , Bedoya-Rodríguez Francisco Javier
Published: January 2024

Si no se garantizan las condiciones de seguridad y salud en los diversos trabajos que existen, se pueden llegar a generar gran cantidad de accidentes, enfermedades laborales, e incluso muertes, situación que se magnifica en el sector informal, ya que este se encuentra totalmente desprotegido debido a las regulaciones excluyentes del sistema de seguridad social, por lo que el presente artículo de revisión busca evidenciar la situación general de la seguridad y salud de los trabajadores del sector informal, esto por medio de una revisión de literatura a través de las bases de datos de EBSCOhost, Scopus y Google Académico, dentro de la que se encontró que la mayor cantidad de publicaciones relacionadas fueron acerca de caracterizaciones de las condiciones de vida y del trabajo, análisis generales sobre dichas condiciones y sobre las políticas y reglamentaciones existentes para este sector, por lo que se evidenció una pequeña variedad de temas específicos estudiados, que, sin embargo, son indispensables en el proceso de mejorar las condiciones de los trabajadores de este sector.
Is It Possible for Artificial Intelligence to Undermine the Root of Science?
Authors: Schlemmer Sabine Zur
Published: January 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a paradigm shift in numerous industries and is persistently altering the methodology employed in scientific inquiry. Although AI has the potential to streamline specific facets of the scientific method, detractors contend that its integration could potentially erode the foundations of science. A potential issue arises when an excessive dependence on AI for data analysis and experimentation results in the erosion of human creativity and intuition as pivotal components in scientific breakthroughs. The propensity for fortuitous discoveries and innovative concepts to arise from ostensibly unrelated disciplines may be impeded by AI’s emphasis on identifying patterns in preexisting data sets. Moreover, algorithms employed in AI systems that rely on training data possess an intrinsic bias, which may introduce intangible prejudices into scientific investigation. Furthermore, it is critical to specify that AI is incapable of engaging in debates or comprehending profound philosophical inquiries pertaining to the fundamental principles that govern our universe. As a result, although AI has the potential to significantly aid scientists in their endeavors, it must be implemented with prudence to guarantee that it enhances rather than erodes the fundamental tenets and character of scientific investigation.
Experimental research on bending performance of wood-concrete composite slab with screw connections
Authors: Du Hao , Mei Jiangtao , Fu Weijie , Hu Xiamin
Published: January 2024

The existing research primarily focuses on wood-concrete composite beams, with limited studies on the bending performance and effective width of wood-concrete composite slabs. A full-scale composite slab with screw connections was constructed and subjected to static load testing. The study extensively investigated the ultimate bearing capacity, load-deflection curves, interface slips, strain distributions of cross-section and effective width of the wood-concrete composite slab. It was found that the failure mechanism of the composite slab involved both bending and tensile failure of the wood beams. As the applied load intensified, a marked augmentation in the longitudinal strain of the concrete slab was observed; along the width direction, the longitudinal strain of concrete slab manifested a curved distribution. The precise determination of the effective width of the concrete slab within the composite floor could be accurately achieved via the utilization of a simplified computational approach. In order to simplify the analysis, the M-shaped section of composite slab was approximated as T-section composite beams when evaluating the bending behavior. The linear-elastic model was shown to be accurate in predicting the bending stiffness and load-carrying capacity of composite slabs.
An Algorithm to Assess Guideline Concordance of Antibiotic Choice in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Authors: Yarahuan Julia K.W. , Kisvarday Susannah , Kim Eugene , Yan Adam P. , Nakamura Mari M. , Jones Sarah B. , Hron Jonathan D.
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

This study aimed to develop and evaluate an algorithm to reduce the chart review burden of improvement efforts by automatically labeling antibiotic selection as either guideline-concordant or -discordant based on electronic health record data for patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

METHODS:

We developed a 3-part algorithm using structured and unstructured data to assess adherence to an institutional CAP clinical practice guideline. The algorithm was applied to retrospective data for patients seen with CAP from 2017 to 2019 at a tertiary children’s hospital. Performance metrics included positive predictive value (precision), sensitivity (recall), and F1 score (harmonized mean), with macro-weighted averages. Two physician reviewers independently assigned “actual” labels based on manual chart review.

RESULTS:

Of 1345 patients with CAP, 893 were included in the training cohort and 452 in the validation cohort. Overall, the model correctly labeled 435 of 452 (96%) patients. Of the 286 patients who met guideline inclusion criteria, 193 (68%) were labeled as having received guideline-concordant antibiotics, 48 (17%) were labeled as likely in a scenario in which deviation from the clinical practice guideline was appropriate, and 45 (16%) were given the final label of “possibly discordant, needs review.” The sensitivity was 0.96, the positive predictive value was 0.97, and the F1 was 0.96.

CONCLUSIONS:

An automated algorithm that uses structured and unstructured electronic health record data can accurately assess the guideline concordance of antibiotic selection for CAP. This tool has the potential to improve the efficiency of improvement efforts by reducing the manual chart review needed for quality measurement.
What makes children aged 10 to 13 engage in problematic smartphone use? A longitudinal study of changing patterns considering individual, parental, and school factors
Authors: Yoo Changmin
Published: January 2024

Background and aims

The current research aimed to discover classification concerning problematic smartphone use in children. Furthermore, to investigate their longitudinal trajectories, as well as to discover the connection concerning problematic smartphone usage by individual, parental, and school factors.

Methods

A total of 2,399 South Korean children who were in the 4th grade (female 1,206 (50.3%), age 10–13 years) at baseline. Latent class growth analysis was utilized to discover typologies in problematic smartphone use and their longitudinal trajectories. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to find various associations among problematic smartphone use and individual, parental, as well as school factors.

Results

The results identified three distinct trajectories of problematic smartphone use: (1) a high-level group (7.7%), (2) a mid-increasing group (62.5%), and (3) a low-increasing group (29.8%). The increasing group showed the highest level of problematic smartphone use. Gender, self-esteem, social withdrawal, exercise, parental inconsistency, monthly income, and teacher support were significant predictors.

Discussion and Conclusions

The findings suggest that there are distinct developmental trajectories concerning problematic smartphone usage of childhood. The results show that the early discovery of children in danger of problematic smartphone use and targeted interventions aimed at reducing parental inconsistency and social withdrawal, improving self-esteem, exercise, and teacher support may be effective strategies for preventing problematic smartphone usage during childhood.
Screening the narrative skills of Hungarian kindergarteners by dynamic assessment
Authors: Jordanidisz Agnes , Bóna Judit , Vakula Tímea
Published: January 2024

Narrative skills are prerequisites of successful school achievement and contribute to other aspects of cognitive and language development (Paul & Smith, 1993). Creating narratives requires the simultaneous activation of linguistic and cognitive abilities such as attentional engagement (van Oers, 2007). Size of vocabulary as well as expressive and receptive grammatical abilities also affect the complexity of the produced narrative. Dynamic Assessment (DA) offers a holistic picture regarding the abilities of children. After assessing both the initial and the final state, assessors calculate the gain of the learning phase (Karpov & Tzuriel, 2009). The aim of the research was to determine the effect of different interventions during the learning phase of the dynamic methods used for assessing the narrative skills of kindergarteners. Altogether, 50 Hungarian-speaking kindergarteners (age 6) participated in the research, in three groups. DA was used to measure their storytelling skills. Their first and second narratives based on a picture series were recorded and analyzed. The protocol of the DA was developed by the research team. The recorded material was analyzed statistically (SPSS 20) in relation to linguistic complexity, cohesion, and comprehension. The results proved our hypothesis: children's narratives became more complex after both interventions, but in different ways. Facilitating questions improved all examined areas of the narratives, while the effect of a sample story was limited to cohesion and comprehension.
Editorial
Authors: Nesterak Janusz
Published: January 2024

The editorial to the thematic issue: Transformations in the contemporary business landscape: innovation, ethics and finance.
An Analysis on the Economic Impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Park Seul-Ki , Cheong In-Kyo , Jeong Seok-Jin
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the EU CBAM on international trade and suggest policy of reaction for Korea. The results of the analysis are as follows. First, we find that when the EU unilaterally imposes a carbon tariff, and its trading partners accept it, the EU's export competitiveness increase, but the exports of trading partners such as India and Russia decrease significantly. Second, when trading partners react to the EU's actions by imposing retaliatory tariffs, the EU's exports decline, and the losses of its major trading partners are reduced. Furthermore, intra-regional trade between EU countries increases with the introduction of CBAM, while trade with non-EU countries decreases significantly. Finally, the analysis shows a significant decrease in steel and aluminum trade among the world trade goods. In conclusion, if the EU does not take the initiative to talk with its trading partners to ensure they understand and accept the introduction of CBAMs, they are likely to take retaliatory measures, resulting in a slowdown in global trade. Therefore, Korea should monitor closely the progress of discussion related to this issue and prepare policy to minimize the impact on trade from such action.
Analysis of Korea's Agri-Food Export Determinants Using Panel Gravity Model: Focusing on Strategic Exporting Countries
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Cho Sung-Je
Published: January 2024

Korea's agri-food exports are entering a new transition period. Today, agriculture is transforming from the concept of agriculture in the past into a sixth industry and an important industry in the country. This study analyzed the determinants of exports of Korean agri-food, targeting Russia in the Sinbuk Prevention region, Brazil in Latin America, Germany in the European Union, and Australia in other regions, which were selected to diversify the market for Korea's agri-food exports and expand its global base, and provided implications for the selection of export strategy countries for market diversification. Applying the gravity model, which is widely used in international trade analysis, the gross national product per capita, the number of Koreans, the distance to the capital of Korea and the capital of the country to be analyzed, the logistics performance index, and the Korean Wave were analyzed as variables. Based on the analysis results, the selection of export strategy countries to diversify Korea's agri-food export market is very appropriate, and statistically significant results were shown in strengthening the export competitiveness of Korea's agri-food. In order to expand exports in the future, it was suggested that in addition to product development and export support policies, measures to expand exports by improving export infrastructure and forming cultural consensus should be actively sought.
C-Reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates after Total and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty-Less Implant Equals Quicker Normalization
Authors: Kılıçarslan Kasım , Naldöven Ömer Faruk , Veizi Enejd , Güven Şahan , Çepni Şahin , Fırat Ahmet
Published: January 2024

Postoperative follow up after total or unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA) includes C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) to scan for and possibly diagnose a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The aim of this study was to describe the postoperative changes in CRP and ESR values after UKA and compare them with values obtained after TKA. Patients operated on between 2020 and 2022 were eligible for this retrospective study. Inclusion criteria were patients with at least 4 postoperative visits associated with blood test screening for PJI, aged > 45, with uneventful follow-up for the first 90 days. Exclusion criteria were a history of chronic inflammatory disease, revision for any reason, and readmission for any reason. Blood samples were collected on the 3rd, 15th, and 30th postoperative days and once between the 45th and the 90th day. The mean and peak values were compared between the two groups. The study included 277 patients (243 TKAs and 34 UKAs). Mean age was significantly lower in the UKA group (67.2 ± 7.5 vs. 60.0 ± 5.9). On the 3rd and the 15th postoperative day, the UKA patients had significantly lower ESR and CRP levels. The levels normalized after the first month. While the TKA patients showed higher values, the trend normalized after the 30th day. CRP and ESR values rose significantly after TKA and persisted up to the 15th day postoperatively. CRP and ESR values normalized faster in patients undergoing UKA. Patients > 65 had higher CRP and ESR values during their routine follow-ups.
Uniaxial compression test of cement-solidified dredged slurry columns encased with geogrid
Authors: Qiu C. C. , Xu G. Z. , Gu G. Q. , Song W. Z. , Cao D. H.
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the performance of unreinforced and geogrid-encased cement-stabilized dredged slurry columns by uniaxial compression tests to simulate the extreme case where the surrounding soil offers no confinement. The objective was to understand the strength characteristics and visualize the deformation damage patterns of the columns with respect to the water content, cement content, length-to-diameter ratio, and geogrid strength. The results show that the unreinforced specimens exhibited strain-softening behavior, whereas geogrid encasement induced strain-hardening, with high-strength geogrids showing superior strain-hardening capacity. Notably, regardless of geogrid strength, encasement enhanced the resistance to deformation and ductility of the columns. Increasing the cement content, reducing the water content, and decreasing the length-to-diameter ratio all contributed to higher peak strength in both unreinforced and geogrid-encased specimens. Geogrid encasement provides confinement that enhances peak strength. The influence of geogrid encasement on peak strength becomes more pronounced at lower cement contents, higher water contents, and higher length-to-diameter ratios. Geogrid encasement also affects failure modes, altering the predominant inclined shear failure observed at the top of unreinforced specimens. Specimens encased with geogrids of higher tensile strength exhibit enhanced integrity and deformation resembling compression strut buckling, with a symmetrically inclined failure trend at the top and bottom.
Impact of differential settlement on leakage through geomembranes in waste covers
Authors: Fan Y. H. , Kerry Rowe R. , Brachman R. W. I. , Van Gulck J.
Published: January 2024

To quantify the effects of differential settlement on leakage through a geomembrane (GMB) hole in waste (landfill/mine tailings) covers, field experiments were conducted at Queen's University Experimental Liner Test Site on two sections, each with a 4H : 1V slope. Over 13 months, measurements showed that a 3 m × 2 m × 0.12–0.17 m depression in Section B led to a 51-fold increase in leakage when compared to Section A, which had no such depression (493 l vs 11.1 l). Notably, in Section B, 284 mm of precipitation between November and February resulted in 281 l of leakage, whereas 537 mm of precipitation between June and September led to a mere 142 l of leakage. A 3D numerical investigation provides encouraging agreement with the experimental measurements and confirms a counterintuitive 43% increase in leakage with a decrease in the temperature of cover sand from 21.9°C to 1°C, due to the influence of temperature-dependent viscosity on the hydraulic conductivity of the cover soil. This paper offers insights for optimizing waste cover design and inspection procedures to mitigate the challenges of contaminant control.
EFEITOS DA LASERTERAPIA E MICROAGULHAMENTO NAS CICATRIZES DE ACNES ATRÓFICAS
Authors: Pietrobon Heloisa , NOGUEIRA DE ARAÚJO E OLIVEIRA ITANA
Published: January 2024

As cicatrizes de acnes ocorrem como consequência da inflamação profunda. A inflamação na acne é um processo dos linfócitos e neutrófilos afeta a parede folicular mais fina do comedão fechado e, quando esta parede é rompida, o extravasamento do conteúdo folicular irritante na derme leva a uma variedade de lesões. A absorção de energia térmica pelos cromóforos presentes na epiderme/derme estimula o remodelamento da matriz extracelular, a produção de colágeno e elastina e, reduzindo o processo inflamatório e estimulando a cicatrização tecidual nas lesões de acne. O microagulhamento estimula a síntese de colágeno via percutânea, isto é, por meio de pequenas lesões causadas na pele iniciando uma cascata de reparo. A aplicação do estudo foi realizada com apenas 3 mulheres, submetidas a uma avaliação física presencial na primeira sessão e ao final das sessões, na segunda sessão iniciou-se técnica de laserterapia e microagulhamento em uma frequência de 1 vez a cada 20 dias com duração de 1 hora por atendimento. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar os efeitos da laserterapia e do microagulhamento nas cicatrizes de acnes atróficas com intuito de desenvolver e comprovar que podem ser métodos eficientes para o tratamento da mesma, assim promover auto estima e bem-estar físico e emocional aos pacientes.
VISIBILIDADE DO PARADESPORTO ESCOLAR NO INSTAGRAM DO COMITÊ PARALÍMPICO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Corvalao Daniel , SCHMITT BEATRIZ , SERON BRUNA
Published: January 2024

Introdução: As mídias digitais configuram-se como um lócus valioso de informação para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas. A visibilidade dada ao paradesporto escolar por meio da mídia digital Instagram é a temática deste artigo. Objetivo: O objetivo foi compreender como o tema paradesporto escolar é apresentado no perfil oficial do Comitê Paralímpico Brasileiro (CPB) no Instagram, por meio de sua caracterização temática, frequência de publicação e engajamento dos usuários. Métodos: Esta pesquisa documental, descritiva e quantitativa analisou as publicações no Instagram do CPB sobre o paradesporto escolar entre 2017 a 2019. Para coleta de dados, a página oficial do CPB no Instagram foi acessada. As publicações sobre o tema foram registradas em uma planilha eletrônica que possibilitou a análise dos dados. Resultados: Foram identificadas 2.513 publicações, sendo 333 sobre paradesporto escolar que indicaram a relevância atribuída ao tema paradesporto escolar em comparação ao total das demais publicações e a visibilidade que os usuários dão aos termos (likes). Quanto a frequência de ocorrências por assuntos das publicações durante o período analisado, 13,25% das publicações, em comparação ao geral, foram sobre o paradesporto escolar, então neste contexto pode-se afirmar que o CPB dá pouca visibilidade a temática. Conclusão: O tema paradesporto escolar, no Instagram do CPB, diante dos dados, viu-se pouca visibilidade (n=333) e as publicações sobre paradesporto escolar versaram sobre a oferta de projetos e eventos para crianças, adolescentes e jovens.
ANÁLISE DO NÍVEL DE SEDENTARISMO RELACIONADA À ATIVIDADE FÍSICA NA PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE DOS POLICIAIS MILITARES DO 3º BATALHÃO DE POLÍCIA MILITAR DO ESTADO DO ACRE
Authors: Hartmann Cassio , ANTÔNIO MOREIRA NOBRE CARLOS , DA SILVA FERREIRA VIEIRA FÁBIO
Published: January 2024

O escopo deste artigo científico está intrinsicamente voltado em buscar uma análise sistemática no tocante ao nível de sedentarismo dos policias militares lotados no 5° Batalhão de Policia Militar do Estado do Acre, localizado na cidade de Rio Branco, capital deste Estado. Com isto, elaboramos uma pesquisa metódica a partir de um questionário com questões que expressam o relacionamento dos policiais militares, em questão, com a prática da atividade física em detrimento de um comportamento sedentário e hipocinético. Por fim, realizamos uma análise dos dados auferidos por meio de gráficos resultantes dos questionamentos levantados em sede desta pesquisa, bem como destacando a relevância dos Profissionais de educação física em um Batalhão de Policia Militar.
ATIVIDADE DA VIDA DIÁRIA: INSTITUIÇÃO DE LONGA PERMANÊNCIA PARA IDOSOS
Authors: Da Silva Muniz Marilia , Amoedo Celestino amorim
Published: January 2024

Resumo

Os idosos precisam de assistência social e prioridade médica. É importante monitorar a independência dos idosos no seu dia a dia e respeitá-los como seres humanos. O objetivo foi analisar o nível de independência nas atividades de vida diária (AVD) de um grupo de idosos residentes em ILPI (Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos). Participaram deste estudo onze idosos com 60 anos ou mais. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo descritivo que estabelece associações entre variáveis como sexo, idade, atividades recreativas e de lazer, problemas de saúde e autopercepção. Dados obtidos do questionário e estatística descritiva foram utilizados para os cálculos. Descobrimos que a condição de independência dos idosos nas atividades de lazer não afeta a sua capacidade de estabilizar ou reverter o declínio da atividade física relacionado com a idade. Sabemos que problemas de saúde podem influenciar o mau desempenho nas AVD. No entanto, os idosos portadores de patologias possuem autonomia em realizar algumas das AVD’s, de forma independente, porém, os homens mais velhos apresentam maior independência em comparação com as mulheres, e aqueles com idade entre 80 e 89 anos são mais independentes do que aqueles com idade entre 70 e 79 anos. Idosos de ambos os sexos apresentam percepção de sua independência e habilidades motoras reduzidas na realização de determinadas AVD, principalmente entre aqueles com idade entre 80 e 89 anos.
EFEITOS DA REABILITAÇÃO FISIOTERAPÊUTICA NO PRÉ E PÓS PROTETIZAÇÃO EM MEMBROS INFERIORES: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMATIZADA.
Authors: Camargo Lima Rodrigo
Published: January 2024

Introdução: A amputação pode ser descrita como a retirada de parte de um membro, caracterizada por uma etiologia multifatorial. Sabe-se o quão dificultoso é para quem perdeu os membros inferiores decorrente a alguma patologia, principalmente no quesito mobilidade. Portanto, a reabilitação fisioterapêutica com antecedência em pacientes amputados, é de suma importância para que ocorra de forma gradual e estabilizada a adaptação da mesma no uso de próteses, fazendo com que a pessoa retome em suas atividades diárias. Intervenções fisioterapêuticas em amputados nas fases de pré e pós protetização são utilizadas em diversas condutas da fisioterapia, no entanto, faz-se necessário a sistematização de evidências sobre protocolos para condução da reabilitação.Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar e apresentar a eficácia de métodos de tratamentos fisioterapêuticos na reabilitação em fase de pré e pós protetização Métodos: Essa é uma pesquisa sistematizada com característica documental, bibliográfica, a qual é retrospectiva, de natureza descritiva, e se propõe a caracterizar a produção científica dos efeitos fisioterapêuticos na reabilitação pré e pós protetização em amputados. A busca dos dados on-line foi realizada tanto na literatura nacional como internacional, no período julho de 2022, sendo pesquisadas as seguintes bases de dados Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MedLine/PubMed),Biomedical Answers (EMBASE), Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS) e Physiotherapy Evidence Database. A obtenção dos artigos intercedeu das seguintes palavras-chave: “amputação”, “fisioterapia”, “ pré e pós protetização”, “prótese”, “reabilitação”, sob os descritores booleanos “and” e “or”. Foi analisado o conteúdo dos artigos, através da escala Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), instrumento projetado pela Associação Australiana de Fisioterapia e renomada mundialmente na área.

 Resultados: Nos resultados e desfechos dos estudos selecionados, foi possível observar que a maioria dos estudos usa conclusões semelhantes, apresentando que pacientes amputados submetidos a sessões fisioterapêuticas apresentaram resultado positivo. Conclusão: Este estudo confirma que intervenções fisioterapêuticas em pacientes amputados de membro inferior faz com que o mesmo possa prosseguir as suas atividades de vida diárias, de lazer e laboral promovendo o deslocamento bípede de forma funcional com conforto e segurança no uso de uma prótese.

Palavras-chave: Amputação, fisioterapia,  pré e pós protetização,reabilitação.
ESTADO DE DEPRESSÃO RELACIONADO À AUTONOMIA FUNCIONAL DE IDOSOS PRATICANTES DE EXERCICIOS FÍSICOS
Authors: Da Silva Ferreira Vieira Fabio , De Azevedo Albuquerque Ana Paula , Hartmann Cassio , Mística Marcelino Rosa , Soares Delfino Luis Claudio , Leocadio Lima Delfino Patrícia , Leocadio Lima Delfino Erika , Dos Santos Rosa Ramon
Published: January 2024

Introdução: As evidências apontam que a atividade física é um dos meios com baixo custo para sanar problemas de cunho fisiológico e psicológico. Objetivo: Desta forma a referida pesquisa tem como objetivo relacionar os efeitos crônicos dos exercícios resistidos na autonomia funcional, diminuição de riscos de quedas assim como associar com o impacto no estado de depressão em idosos. Métodos: O presente artigo consiste em uma revisão secundária da literatura, o levantamento das informações envolveu as plataformas Google Acadêmico e Scielo, com trabalhos publicados nos últimos dez anos. Os descritores utilizados foram “depressão em idosos”, “capacidade funcional e idosos” e “depressão e autonomia funcional”. Os critérios de inclusão foi apresentar as palavras-chave mencionadas associadas ao termo booleano “and”, quanto à exclusão se deu a estudos que não se relacionavam ao objetivo proposto. Resultados: Foram selecionados quatro trabalhos, que permitiram a constatação de que a prática regular de atividade física gera efeitos positivos nos aspectos físicos e emocionais. Conclusão: O que deve fortalecer a necessidade de políticas públicas que promovam programas de práticas de exercícios físicos para essa população.