bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation of the São Paulo Nursing Courses Consortium for the Progress Test: experience report
Authors: Dias Bruna Moreno , Silva Lúcia Marta Giunta da , Salvetti Marina de Góes , Toledo Vanessa Pellegrino , Tonhom Silvia Franco da Rocha , Duarte Marli Teresinha Cassamassimo , Irigoyen Beatriz Barco Tavares Jontaz , Protti-Zanatta Simone Teresinha , Gabriel Carmen Silvia
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To report the experience of implementing the São Paulo Nursing Courses Consortium for the Progress Test. Method: This is an experience report of the consortium’s work in Progress Test preparation and application for Public Schools of Nursing in São Paulo in 2019, 2021 and 2022, with a descriptive analysis of the work process and the results obtained. Results: The consortium’s activities are structured into the following stages: planning; theme review; distributing and requesting questions; professor training; question elaboration; question reception; question selection; question validation; student registration; test application; analysis and dissemination of results. A total of 57.3% of enrolled students participated. There was a predominance of questions of medium difficulty and a gradual progression in the level of discrimination of the questions, with, in 2022, 82.5% being considered adequate. Final considerations: The consortium has allowed the test to be applied interinstitutionally, with greater scope, accuracy, and quality of questions. Through this experience, it is expected to encourage progress testing in undergraduate nursing courses in other contexts.
I-DECIDED®-BRASIL: ADAPTAÇÃO TRANSCULTURAL DA FERRAMENTA DE AVALIAÇÃO E TOMADA DE DECISÃO PARA CATETER INTRAVENOSO PERIFÉRICO
Authors: Silva Thiago Lopes , Ray-Barruel Gillian , Ullman Amanda , Rocha Patrícia Kuerten
Published: June 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: traduzir e adaptar a Ferramenta I-DECIDED® para o idioma português e contexto brasileiro. Método: pesquisa metodológica que utilizou o referencial de Beaton para o processo de tradução e adaptação transcultural, que ocorreu em cinco etapas: tradução inicial, síntese das traduções, tradução reversa, comitê de especialistas e pré-teste. Realizado no período de julho a dezembro de 2022. Para análise de dados, foram utilizados o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo e Alpha de Cronbach. Resultados: a partir do Comitê de Especialistas, a versão adaptada da Ferramenta I-DECIDED® obteve satisfatória equivalência semântica, idiomática, experiencial e conceitual quando comparada à original, atingindo o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo de 0,94. No pré-teste, participaram 60 enfermeiros e a confiabilidade da Ferramenta adaptada foi de 0,83. Conclusão: o processo de tradução e adaptação transcultural da Ferramenta I-DECIDED® foi realizado e disponibiliza aos profissionais brasileiros uma ferramenta de avaliação e tomada de decisão em relação ao cateter intravenoso periférico alinhada à segurança do paciente.
Trilha educativa na Floresta Nacional de Açu: Leguminosas como ferramenta de Educação Ambiental e formação de parataxonomistas1
Authors: Matos Samara Silva de , Ganade Gislene , Versieux Leonardo de Melo
Published: June 2024

RESUMO Trilhas ecológicas são propostas para auxiliar na Educação Ambiental, sobretudo em Unidades de Conservação, promovendo uma educação dinâmica e interação entre os visitantes e a natureza. A Floresta Nacional de Açu é uma Unidade de Conservação na Caatinga, localizada no município de Açu, Rio Grande do Norte. Aqui objetivamos desenvolver uma trilha de Educação Ambiental para visitantes, coletores de sementes, parataxonomistas e pesquisadores. Os indivíduos arbóreos foram marcados com placas de alumínio numeradas, identificadas e georreferenciadas. Foram identificadas 13 espécies de Leguminosae e marcados 34 indivíduos, além de 58 indivíduos pertencentes a 13 famílias distintas. Foram definidas três trilhas: (1) Trilha das Leguminosas; (2) Trilha da Catingueira-cinzenta e (3) trilha de imersão na Caatinga. Essas trilhas foram testadas pelos autores e visitantes nos dias 23-24 julho de 2022. Concluímos que as trilhas se tornam uma importante ferramenta para proporcionar a proteção destes ambientes e uma maior percepção das espécies locais.
Identidade trans e acesso à saúde na cidade de Macaé (RJ)
Authors: Souza Victor Tavares de , Motta José Inácio Jardim , Oliveira Maria Helena Barros de
Published: June 2024

RESUMO O Consultório LGBT na cidade de Macaé, estado do Rio de Janeiro, funciona diariamente para o cuidado em saúde de pessoas LGBTQIA+. Esse serviço integra uma rede que conta com o Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto e a clínica da Casa de Convivência. O atendimento tem contemplado, predominantemente, as pessoas travestis e transexuais. O objetivo do estudo foi investigar como se dá o acesso ao Consultório LGBT por pessoas transexuais e travestis no município de Macaé. Buscou-se a discussão de questões de gênero, uma vez que pessoas LGBTQIA+ têm chegado cada vez mais às clínicas de saúde com demandas específicas, o que causa a necessidade de aperfeiçoamento para atenção a esse público específico. A presente pesquisa foi realizada por meio de abordagem qualitativa. Participaram 13 usuários do Consultório LGBT que se declararam transexuais. Como resultado, foram confirmados vários casos em que as populações estudadas não encontraram a ajuda adequada em outros serviços de saúde. Além disso, o Consultório LGBT se mostrou um espaço de acolhimento e de cuidado em saúde para as pessoas transexuais e travestis da região.
Redes de apoio à escolarização de estudantes da educação especial em sistemas públicos do Espírito Santo
Authors: Mafezoni Andressa Caetano , Vieira Alexandro Braga , Medeiros Ricardo Tavares de , Silva Isalém Angelo Vieira da
Published: June 2024

Resumo O estudo objetiva problematizar a composição de redes de apoio e suas implicações com a escolarização dos estudantes público-alvo da educação especial, adotando, como referência, quatro sistemas públicos municipais de ensino, localizados na Região Metropolitana da Grande Vitória/ES. Busca sustentação em autores dedicados a teorizar sobre a articulação de redes de apoio nas escolas comuns, visando à acessibilidade curricular. Apoia-se na pesquisa qualitativa e na cartografia, com dados produzidos a partir de levantamento de informações no Instituto Nacional Anísio Teixeira e realização de três grupos focais com profissionais da educação, entre os meses de setembro e outubro de 2020. Como resultados, o estudo evidencia que: a) a matrícula de estudantes com deficiências, transtornos globais do desenvolvimento e altas habilidades/superdotação nos sistemas de ensino analisados impulsiona as políticas educacionais, dentre elas, a criação de redes de apoio; b) essas redes têm se constituído de modo plural, ou seja, por meio de concursos públicos, contratação de professores temporários e remanejamento de docentes do ensino comum; c) composição de equipe central de educação especial, algumas com inserção de profissionais da área da saúde; d) instalação de salas de recursos multifuncionais; e) oferta do atendimento educacional especializado, mesmo com diferentes concepções. Como considerações finais, o estudo desvela a necessidade de problematizar a filantropia e articular as redes de apoio de modo que elas fortaleçam o direito de acesso, permanência e aprendizagem com qualidade socialmente referenciada para os estudantes apoiados pela educação especial.
Emergence of group schools and production, through differentiation, of isolated schools in the state of Espírito Santo (1908-1916)
Authors: Novaes Maria Anna Xavier Serra Carneiro de , Simões Regina Helena Silva
Published: June 2024

Abstract This article assesses the trajectory of isolated schools in Espírito Santo, in the context of opposition and competition with the model school, the projection, and the conditions for the effective functioning of the Gomes Cardim School Group, the first and for a long time the only school group in Espírito Santo. The period chosen (1908-1916) covers the period from the declaration of the inconvenience of the isolated schools in Vitória, capital city of the state of Espírito Santo, to the creation of an institution aimed at modeling the practice of teachers to work in those same schools. The documentary corpus worked on including letters, requests, reports, decrees, laws, official acts of the Brazilian Ministry of Education, photographs, and news articles. Through an indexical analysis of these sources, the text focuses on school spaces, teaching staff, and the organization of teaching in isolated schools in Espírito Santo. In general, it is understood that the generally negative evaluation attributed to isolated schools (Souza, 2016 ) coexisted with forced ambiguities, on the one hand, due to the fragility of the locally established school group, and on the other hand — despite the inconvenience decreed in 1908 — due to the indispensable role of isolated schools, to the point of their modeling in 1916. In the case of Espírito Santo, contrary to the discursively constructed binarism about the modes of schooling in the early twentieth century, the relationship between the school group and the isolated schools is understood as a conflict permeated by challenges and mutual borrowings, considering that the markers of differentiation established between the two mainly concern the legal prescriptions, the status, and the visibility granted to each institution.
First report of unusual case of parasitism by Amblyomma nodosum (Neumann, 1889) in a yellow cururu toad (Rhinella icterica) in the Northeastern Brazilian Caatinga
Authors: Lee Daniel Antônio Braga , Barros-Battesti Darci Moraes , Arantes Paulo Vitor Cadina , Sada Jovêncio Mateus , Sanches Gustavo Seron , André Marcos Rogério , Lima Victor Fernando Santana
Published: June 2024

Abstract The Amblyomma genus (Arachnida: Ixodidae) is widely distributed in South America, with 34 species occurring in Brazil. Amblyomma nodosum Neumann 1889 is a species that predominantly feeds on Passeriformes during immature stages (larvae and nymphs) and anteaters (Myrmecophagidae) during adult stages. The aim of the present study is to report, for the first time, an unusual case of parasitism by adults of A. nodosum on a yellow cururu toad (Rhinella icterica) captured in the city of Nossa Senhora da Glória, Sergipe state (Northeastern Brazil) in the Caatinga biome, and also investigate the presence of DNA of Rickettsia in the collected material. DNA was extracted from all specimens collected (N=8) and subjected to PCR assays based on the tick 16S rRNA endogenous gene and gltA gene for Rickettsia sp. All samples (8/8; 100%) were positive for the 16S rRNA endogenous gene and two amplicons (obtained from one male and one female) were purified and sequenced. The BLASTn analysis of the sequences revealed a high degree of similarity (95-100%) with A. nodosum sequences previously deposited on GenBank, while the phylogenetic analysis clustered the sequences obtained in the same clade as A. nodosum sequences from Brazil.
New record Leucodellus zagdani (Putshkov, 1970) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) and updated checklist of Heteroptera on maize fields in the Central Anatolia Region
Authors: Çulcu Mehmet , Yazıcı Gülten , Babaroğlu Numan Ertuğrul , Akci Emre
Published: June 2024

This study was carried out in the maize cultivation areas of Aksaray, Kırşehir, Konya, Karaman, Nevşehir, Niğde, Kayseri, Kırıkkale, Ankara, Eskişehir, Sivas, Yozgat and Çankırı provinces in the Central Anatolia Region between 2017 and 2022. Surveys were carried out in three different phenological periods of maize, according to the simple random sampling method. In each location where the research was conducted, plants on 2-meter rows at 5 points were examined using visual inspection and traps in the first two periods, and using visual inspection and a Japanese umbrella in the 3rd period. Results showed that 36 species, belonging to 25 genera from 10 families (Alydidae, Anthocoridae, Berytidae, Geocoridae, Lygaeidae, Miridae, Nabidae, Pentatomidae, Rhopalidae, Tingidae) were recorded. Among them, Leucodellus zagdani (Putshkov, 1970) was the second record in Türkiye, and the first record for maize. Kalama trimaizeis (Schrank, 1801) was reported for the third time in the fauna of Türkiye.
Morphological and molecular identification of plant parasitic nematodes in wheat fields of Eastern Anatolian Region (Türkiye)
Authors: Akyol Gülsüm Badel , Toktay Halil
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to identify plant-parasitic nematodes molecularly and morphologically in wheat (Triticum spp.) fields in the Eastern Anatolia Region (Türkiye) between 2017-2019. For this purpose, a total of 258 soil samples were collected from 7 provinces (Erzincan, Elazığ, Erzurum, Iğdır, Kars, Malatya, and Sivas) in the Eastern Anatolia Region. Nematodes were morphologically identified using a light microscope at the genus (some of them species) level. DNA extraction was performed and PCR products were used to DNA sequencing and nucleotide analysis for 28S ribosomal DNA region by comparing the results with the database. According to the obtained data, a total of 20 genera and 7 species belonging to 2 orders and 9 families were identified: H. digonicus Perry, 1959; H. canadensis Waseem, 1961; H. vulgaris Yuen, 1964 (Nematoda: Hoplolaimidae); Ditylenchus myceliophagus Goodey, 1958 (Nematoda: Anguinidae); Amplimerlinius macrurus (Goodey, 1932) (Nematoda: Dolichodoridae); Scutylenchus quadrifer (Andrassy, 1954); (Nematoda: Dolichodoridae), and Pratylenchoides alkani Yüksel, 1977 (Nematoda: Pratylenchidae). H. vulgaris was identified at the species level using molecular techniques. The rates of presence of economically important plant parasitic nematodes were determined as 73%, 43%, 36%, 33% and 28% for Ditylenchus spp., Pratylenchus spp., Aphelenchus spp., Xiphinema spp. and Helicotylenchus spp. respectively. It is thought that the results obtained will help to plan nematode control methods in the region.
Assessment of thrips species diversity and their impact on lemon orchards in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of Türkiye
Authors: Yayla Miraç , Kahya Doğancan , Hazır Adalet , Atakan Ekrem
Published: June 2024

Thrips are polyphagous, and some species cause serious damage to citrus fruits worldwide including Türkiye. This study was conducted to determine thrips species on different lemon varieties in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in Türkiye. Surveys were conducted on lemon orchards in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Thrips species and damage on lemon varieties in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is not fully examined therefore this study helped to understand the biodiversity and damage of thrips species on lemon orchards in this region. Eight thrips species were determined. Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) was found to be the most common species on Kütdiken, Interdonate and Mayer lemon varieties in Adana and Hatay. Thrips hawaiiensis (Morgan) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) was detected as the most common thrips species in Mersin on Kütdiken and Interdonate. T. hawaiensis was first detected in Türkiye in 2015, and it has become the dominant species in lemon orchards in Mersin province. Moreover, the Shannon-Wiener values (H=0,99525, EH=0,478614), and the Simpson Biodiversity values (D=0,44972, Sd=0,5502) were calculated to determine thrips species diversity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in this study. During the late flowering period, Thrips hawaiiensis had a higher population density in Kütdiken, Interdonate and Mayer varieties. This resulted severe damage to fruit. It is important to note that F. occidentalis does not cause any damage to lemon fruits. In this study, the distribution and biodiversity of thrips species based on lemon varieties were studied in Türkiye, with a focus on their distribution across provinces.
Исследование влияния схемных решений на электрическую мощность турбоустановки модернизированного цикла Ренкина
Authors: Добрыднев Денис Владимирович , Папин Владимир Владимирович , Безуглов Роман Владимирович , Ведмичев Никита Александрович
Published: June 2024

Приведены схемные решения модернизированного цикла Ренкина, где конденсация отработавшего после турбины пара заменена на процесс его абсорбции, по аналогии с абсорбционным трансформатором теплоты, в котором происходят похожие процессы. В качестве рабочего тела рассмотрен водоаммиачный раствор. Разработана методика термодинамического анализа, на основании которой проведен расчет схемных решений и определены основные показатели цикла. Результаты исследований показали, что регенерация теплоты (как растворов, так и рабочего тела) является наиболее оптимальным решением с точки зрения повышения энергетической эффективности и поэтому должна применяться во всех случаях реализации цикла. В то же время схемное решение с дефлегмацией пара в первую очередь может рассматриваться как способ снижения конечной влажности пара. Выяснено, что схема с дефлегмацией пара характеризуется определенным снижением термического КПД, даже по сравнению с основной схемой, что обусловлено увеличением количества подводимой в цикл теплоты. Сделан вывод, что влияние дефлегмации пара на характеристики цикла абсорбционного трансформатора теплоты и модернизированного цикла Ренкина различно, что необходимо учитывать в дальнейших исследованиях. По результатам исследований предполагается разработка комбинированных схем модернизированного цикла Ренкина и проведение их параметрического анализа в различных граничных условиях с целью определения наиболее оптимальных решений в тех или иных условиях применения, а также сравнение с конкурирующими технологиями.
Способ определения параметров индукционных датчиков с применением технологий искусственного интеллекта
Authors: Верзунов Сергей Николаевич , Бочкарёв Игорь Викторович , Храмшин Вадим Рифхатович
Published: June 2024

Представлен способ определения параметров индукционных датчиков, используемых для мониторинга воздушных силовых электрических линий, с применением искусственного интеллекта. Рассмотрена проблема обеспечения высокой чувствительности датчиков даже при наличии электромагнитных помех, возникающих из-за работы силовых линий и осложняющих точное измерение параметров датчиков, таких как сопротивление, индуктивность и межвитковая емкость. Предложено решение, включающее использование сверточных нейронных сетей для анализа сигналов и определения параметров датчиков, что позволяет минимизировать влияние помех и повысить точность измерений. Использование искусственного интеллекта обеспечивает обработку большого объема данных с высокой точностью и скоростью, что позволяет проводить тестирование параметров индукционных датчиков в условиях их реальной эксплуатации. Предложена архитектура нейронной сети для определения параметров индукционных датчиков. Обученная нейронная сеть обеспечивает большую скорость работы по сравнению с традиционными методами оптимизации, что позволяет проводить измерения на большем количестве частот и повышает точность определения параметров индукционного компонента, что приводит к уменьшению ошибок в измерениях и повышению надежности всей системы мониторинга. Показан потенциал применения глубокого обучения в повышении надежности и безопасности энергетических систем за счет расширения возможностей тестирования индукционных датчиков мониторинга состояния силовых линий. Представленный подход может способствовать своевременному выявлению и предотвращению потенциальных неисправностей и аварий в энергетических системах.
Определение максимального момента двигателя системы обезвешивания с учётом динамических процессов
Authors: Богданов Дмитрий Юрьевич , Морозова Софья Александровна , Кравченко Олег Александрович
Published: June 2024

Рассмотрена проблема учёта влияния параметров переходного процесса на максимальный момент двигателя. Исследование осуществлено с помощью анализа передаточных функций, компьютерного моделирования и нелинейной аппроксимации. Получены зависимости коэффициента запаса динамического момента, учитывающего возникающее перерегулирование при переходном процессе, что позволяет уточнить методику выбора рациональных параметров электропривода систем обезвешивания.
Об эффективном использовании асинхронной машины в ветрогенерирующих установках
Authors: Пронина Анна Константиновна
Published: June 2024

Рассмотрен вопрос повышения эффективности использования асинхронного генератора с короткозамкнутым ротором и приводом от ветроэнергетической установки в качестве вспомогательного источника энергии в автономной электроэнергетической системе (АЭЭС) с основным источником в виде дизель-генераторной установки с синхронным генератором. Исследованы режимы параллельной работы синхронного генератора и асинхронного с короткозамкнутым ротором с целью обоснования ее эффективности при условии решения задач ограничения возможных перегрузок в системе. Для разработки модели АЭЭС использованы схемы замещения и векторные диаграммы асинхронных и синхронных машин. На основе схем замещения разработан алгоритм функционирования при условии нестационарного режима работы генерирования и потребления активных и реактивных мощностей. Представлен алгоритм расчета режимов работы АЭЭС при условии недопущения перегрузок синхронного генератора по токам статора и обмотки возбуждения. Проведенные исследования процессов и алгоритм расчета режимов по условиям баланса активной и реактивной мощностей показали работоспособность и эффективность применения асинхронного короткозамкнутого генератора в рассматриваемой АЭЭС. Исследования будут продолжены в направлении построения математический модели, позволяющей определять условия наиболее оптимального использования системы.
UV solar radiation in Brazilian cities: A perspective to the ideal time for healthy solar exposure
Authors: Leal Lilianne de Queiroz , Leder Solange Maria
Published: June 2024

The UV solar represents less than 10% of the total solar radiation. The main biological effects of UV are the health benefits - vitamin D synthesis, and health risks - damage to cells and DNA as erythema and skin cancer. The aim of this article is to investigate the relationship between UV and global radiation in low and mid-latitudes Brazilian cities and impacts on the ideal time for exposure to vitamin D synthesis. UV radiation have been used to demonstrate the hourly and seasonal variation in João Pessoa/PB (7º S) and Florianópolis/SC (27° S). Results show a high positive correlation between global and UV radiation. In low latitude, the UV present higher differences compared with the one in mid-latitude that there was greater hourly variability. The peak of UV happened around midday (11 am to 1 pm) in both cities with a higher difference in João Pessoa. According to period that could be produce the vitamin D (SEA>20°), it starts before 7 am in all seasons in João Pessoa and at 7 am in the summer and 9 am in the winter in Florianópolis. This study evaluates the periods of low and high UV and alerts to the period of sun exposure aimed at the production of vitamin D and skin damage, since the literature recommends avoiding exposure after 10 am. This investigation contributes to a better understanding of the incidence of UV and adaptations in locations with similar latitudes and climatic characteristics.
Guidelines for selecting and monitoring soil containment in buildings in urbanized areas
Authors: Stefanello Isaac Brugnera , Batiston Eduardo Roberto , Costella Marcelo Fabiano
Published: June 2024

There is a need to establish criteria for the choice and monitoring of soil containment in urban areas to ensure safety on the construction site and prevent accidents. This paper aims to establish criteria for the choice and monitoring of soil containment in urbanized regions; no containment of open slopes or dams is discussed since the main focus is the contribution to managing urban areas. The research sought to identify characteristics and define concepts in choosing and monitoring soil containments in urbanized areas. Once the criteria were established, two case studies were performed, monitoring the containment structure's horizontal and vertical displacements. The quantitative results of the research were the flowcharts of stages and criteria of choice and monitoring of soil containments in urbanized regions. It was also possible to observe the low magnitude of the displacements, which varied between 0.01 mm and 0.20 mm. It was impossible to measure the total displacement of accommodation of the structure, the safety of workers, and neighboring buildings during the excavation stage. It is concluded that the study serves as the basis for applying the criteria in different regions, contributing to the management of including from the variability of soil parameters and local practices of soil containment structures to the choice of appropriate solutions in monitoring and data collection.
Relação entre a informatividade do ativo contábil e o risco sistemático das empresas brasileiras
Authors: Cardoso Vanessa Rodrigues dos Santos , Augusto Pettenuzzo de Britto Paulo
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Este estudo objetiva analisar eventual relação entre a informatividade do ativo contábil e o risco
sistemático das empresas brasileiras. A hipótese de pesquisa parte do pressuposto de que a percepção
de risco dos investidores se reduz com fatores que restringem a sua incerteza, dentre eles, uma melhor
qualidade da informação.
Método: Para alcançar o objetivo, foram estimadas regressões com dados em painel, empregando-se
dados de 186 empresas, de 2010 a 2021. A análise contemplou, além da informatividade global do ativo,
a informatividade resultante de escolhas da empresa (parte discricionária) e a informatividade inferida a
partir de empresas relacionadas do mesmo setor (parte não discricionária).
Resultados: A informatividade do ativo mostrou-se relevante e negativamente associada ao risco
sistemático das empresas brasileiras, sendo que a sua parte não discricionária apresentou efeito mais
intenso sobre o risco sistemático do que a parte discricionária.
Contribuições: O trabalho é relevante para usuários, preparadores e reguladores ao contribuir com a
discussão sobre qualidade da informação contábil evidenciando sua relação com o risco sistemático de
empresas por meio de medida focada no ativo, por sugerir métrica que pode auxiliar nas estimativas de
valor da empresa e por fornecer evidências das consequências econômicas das escolhas contábeis.
Romantik İlişki Yaşayan Kadınlarda Psikolojik Sağlamlık Düzeyinin Yakın İlişkilerde Başa Çıkma Becerileri ile İlişkisi
Authors: Erdoğan Mehmet Tayyip , Şahin Ertuğrul , Topkaya Nursel , Aşantuğrul Nuray
Published: June 2024

Sağlıklı romantik ilişkiler, bireylerin bağlanma ve duygusal ihtiyaçlarını karşılamalarına, kendilerini keşfetmelerine ve kendilerini güvende hissetmelerine, yeni sosyal bağlar kurmalarına, stresli durumlarla daha sağlıklı bir biçimde başa çıkabilmelerine katkı sağlamakta, bireylerin fiziksel sağlıklarını olumlu şekilde etkilemekte ve yaşam kalitesini artırmaktadır. Ancak bazı durumlarda ise romantik ilişkiler bireyler için çatışma ve stres kaynağı olabilir. Sağlıklı başa çıkma becerileri, kişilerin romantik ilişkilerin meydana getirdiği olası problemleri yönetmelerine, ilişkilerini daha tatmin edici ve sağlıklı hale getirmelerine ve dolayısıyla ruh sağlıklarını korumalarına katkıda bulunabilir. Bu araştırmada, romantik ilişkisi olan kadınların psikolojik sağlamlıklarının yakın ilişkilerde kullandıkları başa çıkma becerileri ile ilişkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, uygun örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenen Orta Karadeniz Bölgesinde bir ilde yaşamakta olan ve romantik ilişkisi bulunan, 18-64 yaşları arasındaki 234 kadından oluşmaktadır. Katılımcıların 124’ü (%53.4) bekar ve 109’u (%46.6) evlidir. Veri toplamada Yakın İlişkilerde Başa Çıkma Ölçeği, Kısa Psikolojik Sağlamlık Ölçeği ve Kişisel Bilgi Formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizi aşamasında sırasıyla betimsel istatistikler, Pearson korelasyon analizi ve standart çoklu regresyon analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, yakın ilişkilerinde etkin ve olumlu başa çıkma ve geri çekilme başa çıkma tarzını kullanan kadınların psikolojik sağlamlık düzeyinin yüksek düzeyde; edilgen ve olumsuz başa çıkma tarzını düşük düzeyde kullanan kadınların psikolojik sağlamlık düzeyinin ise düşük düzeyde olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Emotional and behavioral problems of Mexican preschoolers before and during the pandemic of COVID-19
Authors: Monjarás Rodríguez María Teresa , Albores-Gallo Lilia
Published: June 2024

Introduction. Identifying mental health problems in children is essential to preventing psychopathological problems in adolescence or adulthood and ensuring optimal development. It is important to take measures in this regard to support younger children, especially during the pandemic, which may result in emotional and behavioral problems. To this end, it is necessary to identify children’s current disorders. Objective. To identify and compare the emotional and behavioral profiles of Mexican preschoolers assessed in 2006 with those assessed in 2021 (during the pandemic), under the hypothesis that those evaluated in 2021 will present with greater depression, anxiety, sleep problems and inattention than those evaluated in 2006. Method. Total sample of 608 preschoolers, including the 2006 subsample consisting of 327 children and the 2021 subsample of 281. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used, together with The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL 1.5-5; Achenbach & Rescorla, 2000). Results. Significant differences were found between the two groups. Preschoolers evaluated in 2021 (during the pandemic) showed an increase in sleep, attention, and anxiety problems. Moreover, significant changes were observed at the item level, in which the presence of certain indicators increased during the pandemic. These included: overeating, showing little interest in their surroundings, refusing to sleep alone, being nervous or tense, having nightmares, being anxious or scared, being afraid to try new things, problems speaking or pronouncing words, an inability to concentrate or pay attention for a long time, or sit still, and shifting quickly from one activity to another. Discussion and conclusion. Increases in sleep, attention, and anxiety problems were confirmed preschoolers assess in 2021 compare to 2006 group, a group that has barely been studied in terms of mental health effects during the pandemic. It is important to conduct epidemiological studies to evaluate the change in symptomatology in preschoolers and to measure the historical biases of an event such as COVID-19.
Age and Peripheral Blood Values Relationship Evaluation of Trichomonas Vaginalis, Candida, and Gardnerella Vaginalis Frequency in Cervicovaginal Pap Smear Screening in Aksaray Province
Authors: Genç Şerife Özlem , Ordu Melike
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to explore the correlation between causative agents of vaginitis detected in Pap smear screenings and various hematological indices, alongside the severity of infections observed in Pap smears. We analyzed 348 Pap smear results, which were categorized into normal and abnormal findings and further subdivided into groups based on the presence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC), Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), and Trichomoniasis (TV). The degree of inflammation (mild, moderate, severe) was assessed in relation to hematological indices (Platelet Index Value (PIV), Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI), Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and Lymphocyte to Monocyte Ratio (LMR)), guided by the 2014 Bethesda System for evaluation. Out of 1654 patients screened, 348 met the inclusion criteria (253 aged below 45 years; 95 aged 45 years and above). In the under-45 age group, 83.3% had normal findings, with prevalence rates for VVC, BV, and TV at 73.4%, 60.2%, and 80.0%, respectively. In the over-45 group, these figures were 16.7% (normal), 26.6% (VVC), 39.8% (BV), and 20% (TV). The prevalence of moderate vaginitis in Pap smears was 45.3% for VVC, 96.1% for mild BV, and 53.3% for moderate TV. In cases of Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS), BV was predominant, while VVC and TV were absent in Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL) and High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL) cases. BV was present in 7.8% of normal smears. Significant associations were observed between hematological parameters and the severity of inflammation in the normal smear category (p<0.001). In squamous cell anomaly cases, especially ASCUS, differences in SII, NLR, PLR, SIRI, and PIV were noted between severe and mild infections, as well as between moderate and severe infection groups. This research underscores the linkage between the severity of infection and cellular abnormalities identified in cervical cytology, causative agents of vaginitis, and hematological indices with inflammatory parameters, potentially informing clinical management strategies
Examining the Effect of Metformin on Cell Death Mechanisms in Relation to Hippo Signaling in MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells
Authors: Rencuzoğulları Özge , Sonalp Zeynep Gülşah
Published: June 2024

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer types in women in the world and our country. Antitumorigenic activity is achieved with various therapeutic drugs by directly suppressing the constantly active PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway or enabling AMPK activation. AMPK, a positive regulator of autophagy, ensures the induction of autophagy by suppressing the Akt/mTOR pathway. Metformin, an anti-diabetic drug, achieves its anti-tumorigenic effect by activating AMPK. Deregulation of the Hippo signaling pathway is a new therapeutic target because it causes cancer cells to become aggressive and evade cell death mechanisms. The study aims to reveal the effects of metformin treatment on Hippo signaling pathway activity on apoptosis and autophagy, depending on drug treatment in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. Metformin decreased the cell viability through induction of mitochondria membrane potential loss in dose and time dependent manner in MDA-MB-231 cells. The colony forming potential of the MDA-MB-231 cells were suppressed by 10 mM metformin treatment which was induced apoptotic cell death and autophagy by increasing Bim, Bad, Bak and cleavage of caspase 3, 9, PARP and Beclin1, Atg5 and Atg7. Moreover, Hippo signaling related protein levels showed remarkable increase due to metformin treatment. It was shown that metformin treatment increased the activity of the hippo signaling pathway, resulting in the induction of apoptosis and autophagy
Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Docking, ADME Studies of Novel Phenylsulfonyl Piperazine Analogues as α-Amylase Inhibitors
Authors: Buran Kerem
Published: June 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) stands as one of the most widespread diseases encountered today. It is primarily characterized by diminished insulin levels and heightened blood glucose concentrations. Inhibition of the α-amylase enzyme plays a pivotal role in the management of diabetes mellitus. Piperazine and sulfonamide groups are recognized for their extensive range of biological effects. The current study involved synthesizing five phenylsulfonyl piperazine derivatives. An evaluation of their α-amylase inhibitory capacities was conducted. Phenylsulfonyl piperazine derivatives (compounds 1-5) exhibited notable α-amylase enzymatic inhibition, with compound 4 showing the most substantial potential for inhibition. The inhibitory percentage of compound 4 (80.61±0.62) surpassed that of the standard drug acarbose (78.81±0.02). The molecular docking studies identified compound 4 as possessing the most substantial inhibitory effect on the α-amylase enzyme, with notable binding energy -8.2 kcal/mol. This compound exhibited specific interactions, including π-π stacking and π-anion interactions with key enzyme residues, solidifying its role as a potent inhibitor
Polyacrylamide@Tangerine Peel Composite: A Novel Adsorbent for Efficient Removal of Pb2+ Ions from Water
Authors: Şenol Zeynep Mine
Published: June 2024

In this study, hydrogel@fruit peel composite was synthesized by using polyacrylamide (PAA), a hydrogel, and tangerine peel (TP) as biowaste. The removal performance of PAA@TP was investigated for the Pb2+ ions. The FT-IR and SEM-EDX structural characterizations of PAA@TP showed that PAA@TP has various functional groups. The adsorption data fit to the isotherm models was investigated and the best fit was found with the Langmuir model. This showed that the binding sites on the surface of the PAA@TP composite showed a homogeneous distribution and that Pb2+ ions formed a monolayer on this homogeneous. The results show that PAA@TP can alternatively be efficiently used to treat wastewater containing Pb2+ ions
The Causes of Thyrotoxicosis, Clinical Features, and Treatment Strategies in a Former Iodine Deficient Area
Authors: Akıdan Osman , Koçak Mustafa , Coşkun Hülya , Ersöz Halil Önder
Published: June 2024

Thyrotoxicosis is a hypermetabolic condition caused by excess thyroid hormones in the circulation with/without increased production from the thyroid gland. In this prospective study, we aimed to investigate the causes of thyrotoxicosis, clinical features, and treatment strategies in a former iodine-deficient area. Thyroid function tests, antithyroid and antithyroid receptor antibodies, and routine thyroid ultrasonography was obtained, and a thyroid scintigraphy/radioactive iodine uptake test was performed on need. A statistically significant difference was found between toxic multinodular goiter (TMNG) and Graves’ disease (GD) groups when mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) values were analyzed. TSH levels were significantly lower in GD patients compared to those in TMNG and TNG patients, but free triiodothyronine (FT3) and free thyroxine (FT4) values were higher. A high level of TSH receptor antibody (TRAb) was observed in patients with normal antithyroid peroxidase (Anti-TPO). TRAb levels were found to be high. Anti-TPO and anti-thyroglobulin (Anti-Tg) levels were observed to be positively correlated with sT3 and sT4 levels. TMNG is the leading cause of thyrotoxicosis; despite sufficient iodide intake in our former iodine-deficient region, TMNG is characteristically seen in older patients with much lower thyroid hormone levels than GD. According to the study results, the diagnosis of patients with thyrotoxicosis, their clinical presentation, the treatment they will receive, early detection of postoperative complications were predicted
Comportamiento agronómico bajo diferentes densidades de siembra del sésamo negro (Sesamum indicum L.) en la Región Sur del Paraguay
Authors: Villalba Algarin Carlos Alcides , Ramírez Paniagua Ieda Roxana , Sanabria Franco Marcos Fabián , da Silva Carlos Diego
Published: June 2024

La densidad de plantas influye directamente en el crecimiento, desarrollo y productividad de plantas de sésamo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el efecto de diferentes densidades de siembra del sésamo negro sobre sus parámetros agronómicos. El trabajo fue realizado en el periodo 2020-2021, en la localidad de Monte Grande, San Pedro del Paraná, Itapúa-Paraguay. Los tratamientos fueron: (D50) con 50.000; (D75) 75.000; (D100) 100.000; (D125) 125.000; (D150) 150.000 y (D175) 175.000 plantas ha-1 respectivamente, dispuestos en un diseño de bloques completos al azar, con cuatro repeticiones. Fueron evaluadas la altura de planta, número de ramas por planta, número de cápsulas por planta, número de granos cápsula, peso de mil granos y rendimiento de granos. Los resultados obtenidos fueron sometidos a Análisis de Varianza (ANOVA) y comparados por Test de Tukey al 5% de probabilidad de error. La densidad de siembra influyó significativamente sobre el número de ramas y cápsulas por planta, peso de mil granos y rendimiento de grano. El tratamiento D50 obtuvo mayor número de ramas (3,2 uds.), y de cápsulas por planta (124,2 uds.), y peso de mil granos (2,8 g). Sin embargo, el tratamiento D100 presentó el mayor rendimiento de grano (1.079 kg ha-1). La densidad de siembra más adecuada del sésamo negro fue de 100.000 plantas ha-1, para las condiciones edafoclimáticas de la Región Sur del país.
Perceived Value and Adoption Intention for 5G Services in India
Authors: Kala Devkant , Chaubey Dhani Shanker
Published: June 2024

Acknowledgment of the significance of environmental factors in technology adoption is widespread. However, empirical investigations into how environmental awareness influences the interconnection between perceived value and adoption intention for 5G services are notably lacking. This study investigates how perceived value shapes consumers’ 5G adoption intentions and how environmental awareness moderates the relationship between perceived value and adoption intention, employing the Value Adoption Model (VAM). Survey items on perceived value, adoption intention, and environmental awareness, drawn from existing literature on consumer value and information systems, were employed to gather data. An online questionnaire was completed by 530 participants from India. The collected data was processed using PLS-SEM. The findings indicate that perceived usefulness and enjoyment are key drivers of adoption, while perceived costs show mixed effects. Notably, technical issues do not negatively impact perceived values, but perceived fees negatively affect the perceived value of 5G services. Overall, perceived value significantly influences 5G adoption intention, with environmental awareness mediating this relationship. The findings offer valuable guidance to 5G service providers in emerging markets and provide policymakers with insights into the interplay of cost-benefits and environmental considerations in 5G service adoption.
Universal Service for the Twenty-First Century
Authors: Raiche Holly
Published: June 2024

The Australian Government is asking Australians for their views on the existing telecommunications universal service obligation. Fifty years ago, that obligation was on Telecom (now Telstra) to provide payphones and a voice service that would best meet the social, industrial and commercial needs of all Australians who reasonably require those services, so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so. The obligation is still the same: the provision of payphones and voice telephony. If the universal service obligation is to have any continuing relevance in the Australian communications framework, however, it must reflect the social, industrial and commercial needs of Australians in 2024 and beyond. Research shows that Australians are using broadband services for a wide range of services in their lives: access to government services, health, finances, education, entertainment, and social and family connections. And for the large majority of Australians, that communication is by mobile telephony. A new definition of the service for all Australians must be upgraded to reflect how Australians now communicate. And it must be continually reviewed and upgraded as necessary to meet the changing communications needs of all Australians.
Enhancing Customer Relationship Management with Data Analytics: Insights from Retail Survey
Authors: Jabado Roula , Jallouli Rim
Published: June 2024

In the contemporary digital era, understanding the role of Data Analytics Capabilities (DAC) in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is essential for effective marketing decisions. DAC refers to the skills and knowledge in using technological tools, techniques, and methodologies to extract meaningful and actionable insights from various data sources. The originality of the study lies in providing an external perspective from customers on the benefits of effective DAC to improve the performance of CRM systems in the retail industry. Specifically, it evaluates the roles of technological CRM system quality, employee interaction-management capabilities empowered with the CRM system, and the DAC outcomes in enhancing the overall customer satisfaction for both online and in-store experiences. The methodology employs a quantitative approach that includes a survey for data collection of 380 retail customers, an exploratory factor analysis and a multi-linear regression analysis. Theoretically, findings advance our understanding of retail CRM systems by providing empirical evidence quantifying the positive impact of DAC outcomes on customer satisfaction. Practically, results offer managerial insights for leveraging technology and human capabilities to enhance in-store and online customer relationships. Acknowledging geographical and industry limitations, future research could explore the research model across various contexts.
Editorial: Identity is Coming
Authors: Campbell Leith H.
Published: June 2024

This editorial includes some comments on identity management, a necessary addition to the Internet and World Wide Web and a topic of recent discussion in Australia. The editorial also introduces the content of the June issue.
To what extent do community members participate in planning, implementing health programs within their communities and what are the benefits of their participation in Nigeria?
Authors: Ojielo Nwadiuto Chidinma , Etiaba Enyinnaya , Onwujekwe Obinna
Published: June 2024

Background: Community participation in health programs helps drive collaborations between the formal health structures and informal health system actors in promoting health at the community level. This paper provides new information on the extent of community participation in the planning and implementation of community-based health programs in Nigeria as a trajectory for strengthening the health system.
Methods: This was a qualitative study. Data was collected from three located in different geographic zones of Nigeria. Two local governments (rural and urban) with evidence of health programs were purposively selected in each state. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The data was transcribed, coded manually and analysed thematically.
Results: Several health programs were identified in the community. It was found that while community leaders are hardly involved in conceptualizing and planning health programs, however, they participate in program implementation by mobilizing community resources and encouraging members to take advantage of available health activities. Our findings also showed increased benefits of the involvement of the informal health workers in the health system.
Conclusions: Community participation and involvement in health as part of community health system (CHS) activities has led to better and well-improved services, increased willingness to access immunization services. Communities are readily available to contribute to health activities, but they should be involved in the initiation and planning of health activities for ownership and full participation. This would improve health outcomes and contribute to strengthening the community health system.