bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EXTRACTION AND UTILIZATION OF BANANA PSEUDOSTEM SAP AS ORGANIC LIQUID BIO-FERTILIZER ON ONION (ALLIUM CEPA L)
Authors: Abro Shaukat Ali , Abro Manzoor Ali , Kapri Jabir Husain , Ahmed Nisar , Ali Hamz , Parveen Shazia , Ali Mumtaz , Ali Sameer , Khoso Asma
Published: October 2023

The high input cost of onion production through the application of chemical fertilizers is a significant concern for small farmers. Every year, Banana harvesting generates a large amount of banana pseudostem waste, which is generally burnt or thrown away despite containing many nutrients after harvest. Utilizing the banana's pseudo-stem sap as liquid fertilizer for increasing onion productivity through sustainable agricultural practices, a greenhouse trial was conducted to determine the optimum banana pseudostem sap (BPS) to be applied by foliar spray. There were five treatments designed in CRD with four replicates. The reduced mineral fertilizer was given to test the impact of the pseuodstem sap on the seedlings. The results indicated that sap application showed a positive and significant effect on all parameters of onion seedlings. The onion plant height increased to 48.96 cm, the number of leaves was 14.50, and the shoot length of 8.67 cm was recorded best. The onion bulb diameter ranged from 3 to 6 cm bulb weight from 54 to 92.75 g comparing the control. The best rate found was 80% RDF, along with 20% BSP in all parameters. It can be concluded that application of 80% RDF + Foliar spray of 20% banana pseudostem sap was found to be the most viable option for getting higher growth and yield in onion. This will reduce 20% chemical fertilizer and about 25% increase in the yield. This will be an eco-friendly practice and sustainable ergonomically, economically and environmentally.
THE INFLUENCE OF LOCAL POLITICAL IDENTITIES ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES
Authors:   Mariupol State University, Makhsma S.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the influence of local political identities on the sustainable development of territorial communities. It is noted that local political identity is carried out not only in the political sphere but also in socio-economic practices. A steady increase of scientific interest in local political identities is associated with the decentralization reform and the formation of united territorial communities, the formation of regional political regimes and the regionalization of the party system. The article defines the goals, criteria, and tasks of sustainable development, which are implemented in the strategic development plans of states, urban areas and communities. It is indicated that the influence of local political identities on the capacity and sustainable development of communities is manifested, primarily, in the formation of local self-government bodies that adopt political documents regarding the implementation of current and strategic plans for the socio-economic development of the community, the principles and mechanisms of their implementation. The opportunities of carrying out the political identities of community residents in socio-economic activities depend on the development of local democracy, legal regulation, and instruments of influence of community residents on the formation of local politics (general meetings, petitions, public and electronic consultations, participation in public actions, etc.). It is shown that active public participation and self-organization of the population based on strengthening interested participation, trust and patriotism is an important component of achieving the SDGs at the local level. It is emphasized that it is the local identity that is the basis of cohesion around the SDGs, a guarantee of community members’ responsibility to future generations of the local community. The approaches to involving the public in the process of strategic planning in the community are analysed. It is emphasized that the mechanisms of implementation of public initiatives within the community and the perspective of political decisions of local authorities reflect political views and values of local political identities and peculiarities of their political identification. The factors that have a bad effect on the involvement of citizens in strategic planning are weak local identity, lack of initiative, different strategic goals of developing territorial communities, conflict and lack of compromise among local authorities, etc. Keywords: local political identity, territorial community, sustainable development.
Linear Parameters Causing Landslides: A Case Study of Distance to the Road, Fault, Drainage
Authors: ÇELLEK Seda
Published: October 2023

Choosing the right parameters for the study area is a compelling process. Parameters provide different results when applied to different areas, and some of these parameters can be evaluated generally, while others reflect the characteristics and properties of the areas. A comprehensive literature study was conducted for this purpose. By conducting this study, only the studies in which the distance to the road, drainage and fault were effective in the formation of landslides were evaluated. 64 landslide areas in Turkey were selected for samplings used in the study. Literature research and case studies were compared, and the effects of the distance from the road, fault and drainage on landslides were investigated. Landslide-prone areas were determined according to the classification ranges for the parameters. The classification ranges were selected according to the literature. This study, which is different from the examples in the literature, was carried out in the form of comprehensive literature research and a comparison of analyzes.
ERKEN POSTPARTUM DÖNEMDE ANNELERİN YORGUNLUK DÜZEYİNİN EMZİRME DURUMUNA ETKİSİ
Authors: YILMAZ Tuğba , TURFAN Esın
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırma, erken postpartum dönemdeki annelerin yorgunluk düzeyi ve emzirme durumuna etkisini incelemek üzere tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipte yapılmıştır. Araştırma, Aralık 2019-Mayıs 2020 tarihleri arasında bir devlet hastanesinin doğumhane ve kadın doğum servisinde yatan 300 kadın ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma verileri, Tanımlayıcı Veri Toplama Formu, Yorgunluk İçin Görsel Benzerlik Skalası (YİGBS) ve LATCH Emzirme Tanılama ve Değerlendirme Aracı kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Veriler, Cronbach alfa, bağımsız örneklem t-testi, Mann-Whitney U testi, ANOVA testi, Kruskal Wallis H testi, Pearson/Spearmankorelasyon ve regresyon kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma bulgularına göre, annelerin bebeklerini bir günde emzirme sayısı, bebeği memede bırakma süresi, doğum öncesi emzirme danışmanlığı alma durumu ile YİGBS yorgunluk puanı arasındaki farkın anlamlı olduğu görülmüştür (p
ECMO prolongado em paciente com Covid-19: relato de caso
Authors: Felicíssimo Isabela Batista , Barbosa Marina Chaves , Lopes Mauricio Marson , Vedovello Thiago Jair , Engelbrecht Fernanda Fraga , De Campos Paulo Miguel Ferreira Gonçalves Caruso , Bertelli Carla Adriane Roballo
Published: October 2023

A pandemia do COVID 19 desafiou a comunidade médica com casos graves de síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo (SDRA) e hipoxemia refrataria as modalidades de oxigenoterapia convencional, neste contexto, surgiu como opção a ECMO (sigla em inglês para oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea), que antes tinha dados limitados na literatura, foi amplamente usada no contexto da SDRA por COVID 19 com evidências práticas de mudança de prognóstico e mortalidade quando bem indicada. Neste relato de caso trazemos um paciente masculino de 54 anos com SDRA por infecção Sarscov 2 e uso de ECMO por 60 dias e desfecho positivo do caso, com reabilitação plena do paciente.
Optimum Value Engineering – técnicas avançadas de Wood Frame
Authors: Gabeline Felipe Giovane
Published: October 2023

Todo o avanço tecnológico verificado nas últimas décadas nos sistemas construtivos de madeira (Wood Frame) é potencializado quando bem projetado e executado, e quando não há uma harmonia entre projetistas e os profissionais contratados para a execução dos projetos e das instalações propriamente ditas, muitas vezes acontecem incompatibilizações de projetos, causando, atrasos na execução principalmente e gastos desnecessários para os coordenadores e executores desses projetos. Atualmente, podemos verificar um grande avanço no que diz respeito a diferentes métodos executivos, tornando as estruturas em Wood Frame no Brasil ainda uma incógnita. Outro ponto a ser levado em consideração, pois, é de suma importância, são as adequações dessas edificações quanto às legislações e normas brasileiras, onde a NBR 7190, fixa padronizações de projetos de estruturas de madeira.
Estudo de caso: aplicação de otimização topológica na carcaça da junta rotativa para redução de custo
Authors: Garcia Thiago , Da Silva Leandro Cardoso
Published: October 2023

A indústria de juntas rotativas tem como objetivo reduzir custos em seus produtos e aumentar a lucratividade. A carcaça é o item mais valioso na lista de materiais de uma junta rotativa, e qualquer redução de custo neste item impacta diretamente no custo total do produto. Para atingir este objetivo, a metodologia que será utilizada é a modelagem auxiliada pelo computador (CAD), a análise estrutural auxiliada pelo computador (CAE) e a análise topológica. A otimização topológica é uma técnica que permite a otimização da distribuição de material em um produto, buscando maximizar sua resistência e minimizar sua massa. Ao aplicar esta técnica na carcaça da junta rotativa, é possível reduzir o consumo de material, o que pode levar a uma redução significativa no custo de produção. Além disso, a utilização de um novo material pode contribuir para reduzir ainda mais o custo e aumentar a eficiência do produto. O CAD é utilizado para criar modelos digitais da carcaça em diferentes geometrias e com diferentes distribuições de material. Com o CAE, é possível analisar a resistência do produto em diferentes situações de uso e validar as novas geometrias propostas. A análise topológica também é uma ferramenta importante para a otimização da carcaça da junta rotativa. A proposta de utilizar uma nova geometria para a carcaça da junta rotativa através do processo de otimização topológica pode trazer benefícios significativos para a indústria de juntas rotativas. A redução de custo na produção pode resultar em uma maior competitividade no mercado, e a utilização de um novo material pode trazer benefícios em termos de eficiência e durabilidade do produto. A metodologia proposta pode ser aplicada em diversos setores, como automotivo, eólico, siderúrgico, entre outros, o que pode resultar em uma ampla gama de oportunidades de negócios para a indústria de juntas rotativas.
O policial militar e o agente de fiscalização ambiental
Authors: Frantz Germano Augusto
Published: October 2023

O objetivo do trabalho é fazer um breve relato da dupla função que um Policial Militar, designado para trabalhar no Batalhão de Polícia Ambiental Força Verde, exerce quando nomeado através de Portaria específica para desempenhar, além de suas funções pertinentes como Policial Militar, às funções específicas destinadas a fiscalização ambiental. A fiscalização ambiental é de suma importância para a proteção da fauna e flora, além de garantir para as futuras gerações um meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado. O papel do agente de fiscalização é de extrema importância no contexto do trabalho policial militar, e o policial ambiental deve estar constantemente atualizado, das várias legislações ambientais que a doutrina emprega, além de estar constantemente atualizado das Portarias, Normativas, Decretos que são alterados, revogados ou criados. O segundo ponto analisado é a falta que a matéria de Policiamento Ambiental junto ao Curso de Formação de Praças (CFP), pode ocasionar negativamente no atendimento das ocorrências por parte dos policiais militares pertencentes aos Batalhões de Área, visto a complexidade da legislação ambiental brasileira, trazendo prejuízos reais a corporação.
Técnicas de dobraduras no processo de concepção da forma: uma experiência em sala de aula
Authors: De Lima Mônica Maria Fernandes
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo discute a potencialidade das técnicas de dobraduras empregadas como ferramenta de auxílio à concepção projetual por arquitetos, designers, artistas e engenheiros. Fez parte de uma pesquisa que subsidiou uma tese, cujo objeto de estudo foi o potencial da utilização da geometria e mais particularmente das técnicas de dobraduras como instrumento de auxílio à percepção espacial e à concepção formal no projeto arquitetônico dos alunos ingressantes no curso de arquitetura e urbanismo. Este estudo específico teve como objetivo verificar a eficácia da utilização de técnicas de dobraduras no desenvolvimento da concepção formal de objetos arquitetônicos. Para tanto, foi criado um repertório para ser explorado na sala de aula das disciplinas iniciais das áreas de projeto arquitetônico e de representação e linguagem. Além do referido repertório realizou-se uma experiência que foi utilizada na tese como o primeiro instrumento de análise da influência das técnicas de dobraduras. Obtiveram-se os seguintes resultados: 1. Em 25% dos 20 trabalhos realizados encontram-se técnicas de dobraduras para desenvolver o pórtico; 2. A geometria foi citada textualmente como base para a concepção do pórtico em 35% dos trabalhos; e 3. 40% não fizeram referência no discurso nem às técnicas de dobraduras nem à geometria como ponto de partida para o desenvolvimento do pórtico, estes tiveram como processo de criação arquitetônica o mimetismo. Concluiu-se que a aplicação do instrumento de análise da influência das técnicas de dobraduras na concepção formal no início dos cursos de arquitetura e urbanismo revelou-se eficaz.
Improving the Quality of Education by Developing the Social Competency of Teachers
Authors: Wijaya Candra , Ginting Lusinta Rehna , Iswanto Juli , Nadia Melly , Rahman Arief Aulia
Published: October 2023

This paper explores how the quality of education can be enhanced by developing teachers' social competence, allowing them to address the challenges posed by the rapidly changing times. The data for this study were collected through a literature review, analyzing various concepts and theories. Numerous published sources, including research papers, journals, and records, were used as references. The study's findings emphasize teachers' crucial role in improving education quality. As they directly engage with students during the teaching and learning process, teachers are primarily responsible for imparting knowledge and skills and fostering independence, intelligence, and knowledge based on individual talents and abilities. When teachers possess social competence, they become positive role models for students. In conclusion, teachers should strive to set an excellent example for their students. Having highly competent teachers can significantly enhance the overall quality of education.
Evaluating the Suitability of Online Courses using the ELECTRE Method
Authors: Sahyunu S , Moedjahedy Jimmy , Adhicandra Iwan , Suhanda Yogasetya , S Usanto , Rahim Robbi
Published: October 2023

This study aims to explore the use of the Elimination and Choice Expressing Reality (ELECTRE) method for selecting and evaluating online courses. The pairwise comparison method determined a set of criteria and weights, including course quality, instructor experience, accreditation, student engagement, flexibility, technical support, and cost. The study used a mixed-methods approach, which means it combines quantitative and qualitative data. The ELECTRE method was then applied to rank five online courses based on their suitability for the participants' needs and expectations. The concordance and discordance indices were calculated for each course, and the net flow was used to determine the ranking. The results showed that the ELECTRE method can be a useful tool for participants in choosing and evaluating online courses based on a set of tailored criteria and weights. Future research could investigate how the results of the ELECTRE method can be combined with other methods to enhance the accuracy and validity of the ranking. Overall, the ELECTRE method provides a useful framework for participants to decide which online course is best suited to their individual preferences and goals.
Implementasi Algoritma Apriori untuk Menentukan Pola Transaksi Penjualan Berbasis Web
Authors: Ali Ridla Muhammad , Fajriyanto  , Misbahul Marzuqi
Published: October 2023

The Apriori algorithm is an algorithm that is well known for searching frequent itemsets using the association rule technique. The calculation of the Apriori algorithm uses minimal support and minimal confidence to determine the limit for calculating goods. The a priori algorithm functions to determine the pattern of sales of goods that are often purchased together by customers. The history of sales transactions owned by a store can be calculated for its frequent itemset pattern by using an a priori algorithm so that customers can find patterns of items that are often purchased simultaneously by customers. Therefore, the a priori algorithm is very important to be used by shop owners because it can determine sales strategies and the placement of goods that are often purchased simultaneously by customers. In this study, the authors succeeded in calculating a sales transaction by determining a minimum support limit of 10% and a minimum confidence of 10%. With the minimum support and minimum confidence that has been set by the author to see the results of the a priori algorithm for sales, then the results of 2 combinations of itemsets that meet the calculation requirements are obtained.
RFID-Based Fruit Monitoring and Orchard Management System
Authors: Imdaad B M H , Jayalath S I , Mahiepala P C G , Sampath T , Munasinghe Sudath
Published: October 2023

This research presents an efficient fruit monitoring and orchard management system using RFIP (Radio Frequency IDentification) technology. The new method is expected to replace the existing paper-based manual process. Each tree is attached with a DFID tag, and each fruit, mango in this research is attached with a RFID tag as well. An RFID reader was developed for scanning the RFID tags and sending the treefruit group data to a cloud database. The cloud server runs the process and inventory management. The RFID reader is multi-functional and it is used by the workers in carrying out tasks such as covering fruits with protective bags at the early stage, spraying, and plucking. In the cloud-based management system, the workers are efficiently assigned to these tasks. Each worker has a field device that shows the assigned tasks. When the tasks are accomplished, the status is updated in the cloud database. Using this system, each fruit is monitored from the initial covering state to the final plucking state including timely spraying of agro-chemicals.
A Novel Multi-Aperture Method for Unified Near-Field and Far-Field Localization Using UAV Swarm
Authors: Yao Yu , Fang Lili , Bao Xiue
Published: October 2023

Near-field target positioning and far-field localization are traditionally regarded as two distinct challenges. As the modified polar representation (MPR) model was proposed, the localization method based on this model has been widely studied. Several closed-form positioning solutions considering measurement noise and sensor position errors were proposed in MPR. However, the sensor position error is usually modeled as Gaussian white noise for static sensors, which is not available to motion sensors such as the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). With the existence of inertial navigation errors and body vibration errors of drones, a novel position error model is built for motion sensors in this paper. In order to obtain an optimal target estimation, a two-step overlapped sub-aperture (OSA) localization method is developed to refine the final estimate by correlation of these sub-apertures. This approach can minimize the deviation of estimate caused by measurement errors and sensor position errors and optimize the target estimates. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method achieves higher localization accuracy compared to earlier methods when the motion error of the sensor position is considered.
L’autorappresentazione dei signori rurali (secoli XIV-XV): spunti di riflessione
Authors: Castelnuovo Guido
Published: October 2023

Is it possible to identify models of self-representation characteristic of rural lords in 14th-15th century Italy? Are these models common to the whole of the Peninsula, from the Alps to Sicily? What are their main features and their privileged channels of transmission? What relations do they have with the city-communal world on one hand, and princely cultures on the other? In order to answer these questions, the essay examines the use of a shared courtly culture, the importance of genealogical celebrations, the patronage and cultural enterprise of the lords and the growth of their direct intellectual dynamism, ending with the renewed importance of the castle in the cultural and social self-representation of the 15th-century lords.
L’azione politica dei sudditi
Authors: Provero Luigi
Published: October 2023

Within a broad and articulated political action of medieval peasant society, the essay aims to identify the specific dynamics relating to Italy in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Through an analysis of the domains of action related to justice, tax collection, frontiers, churches, new villages and clienteles, a specific peasant focus is outlined in the search for effective mediation tools between local society and princely powers.
CONSTRAINTS IN LEARNING SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: A MIXED-METHOD STUDY
Authors: B. Beralde Ma. Kristine , De Castillo Shirly O. , M. Obrero Ma. Seris
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to explore the constraints faced by students in learning a foreign language at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges. The researchers formulated two main questions in this study: (1) What are the constraints in learning Spanish as a Foreign language learning in terms of (a) learning differences, (b) learning language material resources, and (c) classroom activities?; (2) What are the factors that affect the constraints in learning Spanish along with (a) learning differences, (b) learning language material resources, and (c) classroom activities? To answer the research questions, the researchers utilized a mixed-method research design. The researchers used a survey questionnaire for the data gathering. The researchers tabulated and calculated the weighted mean of each student‟s perception based on the questionnaire result given to them. Moreover, the researchers interviewed students chosen based on the criterion to triangulate the study results. In addition, thematic analysis was used to analyze the collected data from the transcribed interviews. Research ethics was properly observed during data collection. Furthermore, the findings showed that the constraints faced by the students in Spanish language learning are negative attitude, low motivation, usage of the different learning styles of students, ineffective language material resources, and classroom activities giving less opportunity for students to practice or perform their Spanish speaking skills. The results also revealed the factorsthat cause these constraints.
La Educación y su complejidad: el riesgo y la incertidumbre en el acto educativo
Authors: Rosa Pérez Jeovani Joel
Published: October 2023

PROBLEMA: el aprendizaje como parte medular de la educación a través de la enseñanza en el acto educativo es incierto, riesgoso y hasta azaroso.  No se pueden garantizar los resultados, sus alcances y sobre todo, el impacto en la transformación de los involucrados en talante proceso. OBJETIVO: hacer una reflexión de la complejidad, para el entendimiento de las diversas relaciones y actores que intervienen en el proceso educativo. METODOLOGÍA: revisión de literatura con un recorrido hermenéutico en su esencia que contempla la interpretación del fenómeno de la educación y su complejidad. RESULTADOS: independientemente de la percepción epistémica que se tenga de la pedagogía, como ciencia de la educación, como arte, como saber o como práctica, de algo debemos estar seguros, cada vez más, se esfuerza y se enfoca en entender el fenómeno educativo como todo y parte a la vez, argumentando que como seres humanos aprendemos a vivir y convivir, esta es una de las premisas educativas. CONCLUSIÓN: la visión es, un más allá trascendental, donde la visión de los formuladores de políticas educativas debería transcender a los simples análisis de estadísticas y resultados de aprendizaje de acuerdo a sus métodos y modelos, es decir, vernos inmersos en un contexto vivencial que no se limita epistemológicamente a la pedagogía.  Educandos como educadores somos sujetos que nos transformamos mutuamente en el acto educativo, recordemos esto y nunca lo olvidemos.
ENFRENTAMENTO DAS DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS NÃO TRANSMISSÍVEIS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Authors: Pereira Teresinha de Jesus , Marques Victor Guilherme Pereira da Silva , Lima Mariel Wágner Holanda , Agostinho Wemerson da Silva , Martins Tayane Moura , Machado Rafaela Camargos Rodrigues , Souza Anderson Calixto de , Silva Andréa Márcia Soares da , Oliveira Tainá Rodrigues de , Marinho Thayná de Góis , Santos Letícia Helen Rodrigues dos , Souza Alessandra Carvalhal Santos de , Júnior Carlos Wagner Leal Cordeiro , Bezerra Marcia Tamires Uchoa , Mourão Mirla Rossana Nogueira
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Discutir por meio da literatura existente acerca do enfrentamento das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis na atenção primária. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura de caráter qualitativo. A busca dos trabalhos envolvidos na pesquisa foi realizada nas seguintes bases de dados: SCIELO, LILACS, BDENF e MEDLINE, a partir dos descritores em ciências da saúde: “Atenção primária á saúde”, “Doenças crônicas não transmissíveis” e “Promoção da saúde”. Os critérios de inclusão foram: publicados no período entre 2013 e 2023, cujo acesso ao periódico era livre aos textos completos, artigos em idioma português, inglês e espanhol e relacionados a temática. Critérios de exclusão foram: artigos duplicados, incompletos, resumos, resenhas, debates, artigos publicados em anais de eventos e indisponíveis na íntegra. Resultados: Vale destacar as ações de promoção e prevenção das DCNTs para seu enfrentamento na atenção primária, juntamente em articulação com as redes de urgência e emergência de modo a aumentar a ampliação das abordagens dessas doenças em todos os níveis de atenção. Conclusão: O presente estudo concluiu que as atividades educativas é um dos meios mais eficazes para combater as doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, sendo que essas atividades precisam iniciar-se na atenção primária.
A incidência de sepse nos hospitais, seus níveis de morbidade e mortalidade e fatores que viabilizam sua manifestação
Authors: Dantas Beatriz Silva Ferreira , Figueiredo Maria Bernadete Galrão de Almeida
Published: October 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo realizar uma varredura da literatura médica vigente sobre a incidência de sepse nos hospitais do Brasil, apontar principais fatores associados ao seu desenvolvimento e identificar o perfil dos pacientes mais acometidos. Foram utilizados como motores de busca os indexadores UpToDate, SciELO, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Google Scholar e Web of Science para seleção dos artigos, através dos unitermos “Sepse, Infecção hospitalar, Mortalidade, Perfil epidemiológico.” Conclui-se que a sepse representa um problema de saúde pública e é de extrema relevância o conhecimento pelos profissionais de saúde a respeito dos fatores que contribuem para o desenvolvimento dessa condição.

 

Palavras-chave: Sepse, Morbidade e mortalidade, Infecção no ambiente hospitalar, Imunossupressão.
Terapias atuais utilizadas no tratamento do bruxismo
Authors: Duarte Ana Vitória Machado , Oliveira Giovana Gisele Costa , Santos Mariana Silveira , Barbosa Renato Pires , Santos Stanley Keynes Duarte dos
Published: October 2023

O bruxismo é definido como uma atividade repetitiva dos músculos da mandíbula caracterizada por apertar ou ranger dos dentes e/ou por segurar ou empurrar a mandíbula, podendo ocorrer durante o sono ou durante a vigília. Em vista das implicações fisiológicas, a busca por tratamento eficaz e atual é essencial. Diante disso, a presente revisão sistemática objetiva apresentar as terapias mais recentes utilizadas no tratamento do bruxismo. As bases de dados PubMed, Web of Science, SciELO e LILACS foram utilizadas para coletar artigos publicados de 2018 a 2023, em línguas portuguesa e inglesa e que se relacionam com a temática analisada, sendo selecionados 10 artigos para o estudo. Infere-se que, dentro das limitações desta revisão sistemática, o tratamento mais indicado para o bruxismo é um ajuste oclusal com uso de placa. Dentre as terapias alternativas mais atuais, cita-se a aplicação de toxina botulínica; o uso de medicamentos a base de plantas, como a Melissa officinalis; a terapia manual combinada com Kinesio Tape; a estimulação vibratória por aparelho oral e a terapia com laser de baixa intensidade. Estudos clínicos são necessários para padronizar protocolos de tratamento do bruxismo.
TÉCNICA DE RESTAURAÇÃO INDIRETA EM MODELO SEMIRRÍGIDO EMPREGANDO OCLUSOR DE PEÇAS DE BRINQUEDO
Authors: Constant Gabriel , Pizzolatto Enrico Emanuel Padilha , Rossi Thales , Pigozzi Lucas Bozzetti , Paulus Marília , Bellan Mariá , Conde Alexandre
Published: October 2023

A técnica indireta de restaurações dentárias, é frequentemente utilizada nos consultórios odontológicos para dentes amplamente danificados. Com isso, o objetivo desse trabalho é de descrever uma técnica para confecção de restauração indireta empregando resina composta utilizando oclusor de peças de brinquedo. Para tanto, foi realizado um preparo MODV envolvendo duas cúspides, em dente de manequim, moldado com alginato utilizando uma moldeira dupla, e feito o modelo de trabalho semirrígido com silicone de adição para registro de mordida, os modelos foram posicionados em um oclusor feito de peças de brinquedo e realizada a restauração com resina composta empregando fotopolimerizador. Todos os passos da confecção da restauração indireta foram registrados com auxílio de câmera fotográfica do celular. Os autores concluíram que com o presente trabalho foi possível descrever e ilustrar os passos de uma técnica para confecção de restauração indireta empregando resina composta utilizando oclusor de peças de brinquedo, que se mostrou viável possibilitando uma rápida de restauração com boa qualidade.
Pengaruh Penambahan Ampas Bir Dalam Ransum Terhadap Pertumbuhan Dan Konsumsi Domba Jantan Lokal
Authors: Nugroho Joko , Purwadi Purwadi , Suhardi Suhardi
Published: October 2023

Ternak domba adalah satu dari sejumlah ternak ruminansia yang menghasilkan daging selain sapi. Domba adalah satu dari sejumlah komoditi peternakan yang berkontribusi didalam pemasokan stok daging didalam negeri. Daging yang ada diharapkan tidak saja dalam proporsi yang memadai namun mutu yang lebih baik pula. Hal tersebut bisa dicapai satu diantaranya melalui manajemen pemberian pakan yang tepat. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan guna mengetahui pengaruh penambahan apas bir pada domba ylocal jantan dalam pertumbuhan juga konsumsi ransum. Domba jantan local yang berusia rata-rata satu tahun merupakan domba yang dipakai, dimana domba ini sejumlah 18 ekor, dengan bobot badan awal 21±0.933 s.d 24±0.933 kg dialokasi secara random kedalam 3 perlakuan san 6 ulangan. 3 perlakuan tersebut terdiri dari T0 (Ampas bir 0 %  dan konsentrat 40% + rumput 60%), T1 (Ampas bir 20% dan konsentrat 20% + rumput 60%), T2 (Ampas bir 40% dan konsentrat 0% + rumput  60%). Ransum diberi secara ad libitum. Parameter yang menjadi bahan pengamatan yakni konsumsi BK, SK, PK, TDN, PBBH juga konversi pakan. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwasanya penambahan ampas bir pada ransum tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata (P>0,05) bagi konsumsi BK, PBBH, serta konversi pakan, namun memberi pengaruh nyata (P<0,05) pada konsumsi PK, SK serta TDN. Maka disimpulkan penambahan ampas bir dalam ransum sebanyak 0-40% memberi pengaruh nyata bagi konsumsi PK, Konsumsi TDN serta konsumsi SK.  Akan tetapi tidak memberi pengaruh yang tidak nyata pada konsumsi BK, PBBH serta konversi pakan pada domba jantan lokal.
Navigating Excellence: Curriculum Mapping and Student-Centric Learning in Undergraduate Medical Education
Authors: Saxena Ritcha , Carnewale Kevin
Published: October 2023

Undergraduate medical education continually adapts to evolving healthcare demands. This article delves into two transformative approaches—curriculum mapping and student-centric learning—that have reshaped medical education. Curriculum mapping is a structured process enhancing educational programs by aligning them with goals, fostering student-centered learning, and facilitating continuous improvement and accreditation monitoring. Student-centric learning tailors education to individual needs, encouraging engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Integrating these approaches empowers learners, deepens comprehension, nurtures lifelong learning, and equips students for success in a dynamic healthcare environment. Aligning objectives, content, and assessments with students' needs creates a holistic educational experience.
The Role of Neurotransmitters in Relation to Psychiatric Conditions Throughout the COVID-19 Epidemic
Authors: Muhlisa Safitri
Published: October 2023

Various studies have reported the presence of psychiatric symptoms among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19, encompassing heightened stress levels, impaired cognitive function, depressive mood, anxiousness, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychotic symptoms, and suicidal ideation. The objective of this review was to elucidate the involvement of neurotransmitters in psychiatric disorders following the COVID-19 pandemic. There are multiple variables that can influence the results of research studies examining the presence of symptoms or the initiation of psychiatric disorders in individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Factors associated with mental health difficulties include direct involvement in the healthcare field, presence of a psychiatric disease within the family, limited social support, advanced age, solitary living arrangements, and the utilization of high dosages of steroids during the acute phase. Multiple types of neurotransmitters are involved in the modulation of stress levels inside the human body. The neurotransmitters implicated in this process include dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine and norepinephrine, acetylcholine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and glutamate. In summary, cytokines have a pivotal role in modulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis within the brain, hence potentially giving rise to psychiatric manifestations including impaired sleep, heightened stress, depressive affect, and several other psychological disturbances.
Expression and functional study of cholecystokinin-A receptors on the interstitial Cajal-like cells of the guinea pig common bile duct
Authors: Xu Dan , Ma Song-Lin , Huang Man-Lin , Zhang Heng
Published: October 2023

Intraductal papillary neoplasms of the bile duct (IPNBs) represent a rare variant of biliary tumors characterized by a papillary growth within the bile duct lumen. Since their first description in 2001, several classifications have been proposed, mainly based on histopathological, radiological and clinical features, although no specific guidelines addressing their management have been developed. Bile duct neoplasms generally develop through a multistep process, involving different precursor pathways, ranging from the initial lesion, detectable only microscopically, i.e. biliary intraepithelial neoplasia, to the distinctive grades of IPNB until the final stage represented by invasive cholangiocarcinoma. Complex and advanced investigations, mainly relying on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cholangioscopy, are required to reach a correct diagnosis and to define an adequate bile duct mapping, which supports proper treatment. The recently introduced subclassifications of types 1 and 2 highlight the histopathological and clinical aspects of IPNB, as well as their natural evolution with a particular focus on prognosis and survival. Aggressive surgical resection, including hepatectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy or both, represents the treatment of choice, yielding optimal results in terms of survival, although several endoscopic approaches have been described. IPNBs are newly recognized preinvasive neoplasms of the bile duct with high malignant potential. The novel subclassification of types 1 and 2 defines the histological and clinical aspects, prognosis and survival. Diagnosis is mainly based on MRI and cholangioscopy. Surgical resection represents the mainstay of treatment, although endoscopic resection is currently applied to nonsurgically fit patients. New frontiers in genetic research have identified the processes underlying the carcinogenesis of IPNB, to identify targeted therapies.
Two is company: The posterior cerebellum and sequencing for pairs versus individuals during social preference prediction
Authors: Haihambo Naem , Ma Qianying , Baetens Kris , Bylemans Tom , Heleven Elien , Baeken Chris , Deroost Natacha , Van Overwalle Frank
Published: October 2023

Previous studies have identified that the posterior cerebellum, which plays a role in processing temporal sequences in social events, is consistently and robustly activated when we predict future action sequences based on personality traits (Haihambo Haihambo et al. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience 17(2), 241–251, 2022) and intentions (Haihambo et al. Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Neuroscience 23(2), 323–339, 2023). In the current study, we investigated whether these cerebellar areas are selectively activated when we predict the sequences of (inter)actions based on protagonists’ preferences. For the first time, we also compared predictions based on person-to-person interactions or single person activities. Participants were instructed to predict actions of one single or two interactive protagonists by selecting them and putting them in the correct chronological order after being informed about one of the protagonists’ preferences. These conditions were contrasted against nonsocial (involving objects) and nonsequencing (prediction without generating a sequence) control conditions. Results showed that the posterior cerebellar Crus 1, Crus 2, and lobule IX, alongside the temporoparietal junction and dorsal medial prefrontal cortex were more robustly activated when predicting sequences of behavior of two interactive protagonists, compared to one single protagonist and nonsocial objects. Sequence predictions based on one single protagonist recruited lobule IX activation in the cerebellum and more ventral areas of the medial prefrontal cortex compared to a nonsocial object. These cerebellar activations were not found when making predictions without sequences. Together, these findings suggest that cerebellar mentalizing areas are involved in social mentalizing processes which require temporal sequencing, especially when they involve social interactions, rather than behaviors of single persons.
The Effect of Circular Stapler Design Used in Hemorrhoidopexy on Medical Outcomes in terms of Medical Engineering
Authors: ALBUZ Özgür , AYDIN Feray , HALAÇLAR Bülent
Published: October 2023

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the advantages and disadvantages of the design of the circular stapler device by sharing our hemorrhoidectomy results with circular stapler, and to examine whether changes in the design of the circular stapler device have an effect on these complications.

Material and Methods: This study which was planned as retrospective archive search and approved by the Etlik Zubeyde Hanim Gynecology Training and Research Hospital Medical Specialization Education Board (TUEK) with decision number 17 dated November 15, 2019. Moreover, cases with missing or unclear data weren't included to the study. Descriptive patterns were revealed by examining the records of the patients in terms of length of hospital stay, pain level according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS: 1-10), bleeding and other complications. In terms of descriptive analyses, percentage and frequency values were evaluated with mean and standard deviations in continuous variables.

Results: Between January 2014 and July 2018, a total number of 21 hemorrhoid cases were treated with circular stapler hemorrhoidopexy. All of the patients were in the young male age group (21-26), with a mean age of 23.5±1.2. The mean hospital stay was 1.95±0.75 (1-4) days. In the intraoperative period, anal bleeding was observed only in one patient. When the pain occurring in the first 24 hours after surgery was examined according to the VAS, there were 11 patients (52%) painless, 7 patients (33%) had mild pain, 2 patients (10%) were moderate pain and 1 patient (5%) was describing severe pain.

Conclusion: The circular stapler is a surgical instrument that stands out with its specific engineering features, and when used in the correct position and in the correct manner, it is an advantageous surgical tool with low complication rates for the surgeon in advanced hemorrhoids and mucosal sagging.
Adölesanların Menstruasyon Döneminde Karşılanmamış Sağlık Hizmeti Gereksinimleri ve İlişkili Faktörler
Authors: BULUCU BÜYÜKSOY Gizem Deniz , AHİ Sümeyye
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı, adölesanların menstruasyon döneminde karşılanmamış sağlık hizmeti gereksinimlerini ve ilişkili faktörleri incelemektir.

Yöntem: Araştırma kesitsel tiptedir. Araştırmanın evrenini, Türkiye’nin farklı bölgelerinde yaşayan ve 12-19 yaş arasındaki kadın adölesanlar oluşturmuştur. Araştırmanın örneklemi bilgisayar ortamında 0.2 etki büyüklüğü, %80 güç ve %95 güven düzeyinde 202 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri literatürden yararlanılarak hazırlanan anket formu ile toplanmıştır. Veriler sosyal medya hesapları üzerinden gönderilen link yoluyla 27 Eylül-6 Kasım 2021 tarihleri arasında toplanmıştır.

Bulgular: Adölesanların %16.3’ünün menstruasyon döneminde karşılanmamış en az bir sağlık hizmeti gereksinimi vardır. Adölesanların en çok acil durumlarda sağlık hizmetine erişemediği, yaklaşık beşte birinin de hijyenik pede erişemediği belirlenmiştir. Karşılanmamış sağlık hizmeti gereksiniminin en sık rastlanan nedenleri; sosyal güvencenin olmaması ve doktor korkusudur. Geniş ailede yaşayan, menstruasyonun en yoğun gününde ped değiştirme sıklığı az olan, pedi evde kendi kendine yapan, menstruasyon nedeniyle okula devamsızlık yapanlarda karşılanmamış sağlık hizmeti gereksiniminin daha fazla olduğu belirlenmiştir (p
The Most Sensitive SETI Observations Toward Barnard's Star with FAST
Authors: Tao Zhen-Zhao , Huang Bo-Lun , Luan Xiao-Hang , Li Jian-Kang , Zhao Hai-Chen , Wang Hong-Feng , Zhang 张 Tong-Jie 同杰
Published: October 2023

Search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has been mainly focused on nearby stars and their planets in recent years. Barnard’s star is the second closest star system to the Sun and the closest star in the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) observable sky which makes the minimum Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power required for a hypothetical radio transmitter from Barnard’s star to be detected by FAST telescope a mere 4.36 × 108 W. In this paper, we present the FAST telescope as the most sensitive instrument for radio SETI observations toward nearby star systems and conduct a series of observations to Barnard’s star (GJ 699). By applying the multibeam coincidence matching strategy on the FAST telescope, we search for narrow-band signals (∼Hz) in the frequency range of 1.05–1.45 GHz, and two orthogonal linear polarization directions are recorded. Despite finding no evidence of radio technosignatures in our series of observations, we have developed predictions regarding the hypothetical extraterrestrial intelligence signal originating from Barnard’s star. These predictions are based on the star’s physical properties and our observation strategy.
Mapping the Decline with Redshift of Dusty Star-forming Galaxies Using JWST and SCUBA-2
Authors: Barger A. J. , Cowie L. L.
Published: October 2023

We use JWST NIRCam observations of the massive lensing cluster field A2744 to develop a red galaxy selection of f
F444W > 1 μJy and f
F444W/f
F150W > 3.5 that picks out all nine >4.5σ Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array 1.1 or 1.2 mm sources and 17 of the 19 >5σ SCUBA-2 850 μm sources in the covered areas. We show that by using the red galaxies as priors, we can probe deeper in the SCUBA-2 850 μm image. This gives a sample of 44 >3σ SCUBA-2 850 μm sources with accurate positions, photometric redshifts, and magnifications. To investigate why our red galaxy selection picks out the 850 μm sources, we next analyze an extended sample of 167 sources with f
F444W > 0.05 μJy and f
F444W/f
F150W > 3.5. We find that the fainter f
F444W sources in this sample are too faint to be detected in the SCUBA-2 850 μm image. We also show that there is a strong drop between z < 4 and z > 4 (a factor of around 5) in the ratio of the far-infrared luminosity estimated from the 850 μm flux to the ν

L

ν

d

(5000) at rest-frame 5000 Å. We argue that this result may be due to the high-redshift sources having less dust content than the lower-redshift sources.
The Space Weather Context of the First Extreme Event of Solar Cycle 25, on 2022 September 5
Authors: Paouris Evangelos , Vourlidas Angelos , Kouloumvakos Athanasios , Papaioannou Athanasios , Jagarlamudi Vamsee Krishna , Horbury Timothy
Published: October 2023

The coronal mass ejection (CME) on 2022 September 5 was the fastest CME yet observed and measured in situ by a spacecraft inside the corona (0.06 au for the Parker Solar Probe). Here we assess the significance of this event for space weather studies by analyzing the source region characteristics and its temporal evolution via a magnetic complexity index. We also examine the kinematics and energetics of the CME. We find that it was a very fast and massive event, with a speed greater than 2200 km s−1 and a mass of 2 × 1016 g. Consequently, this is within the top 1% of all CMEs observed by SOHO/LASCO since 1996. It is therefore natural to ask, “What if this CME was an Earth-directed one?” To answer this question, we put the CME and the associated flare properties in the context of similar previous extreme events (namely, the 2012 July 23 and 2012 March 7 eruptions), discussing the possibility that these trigger a solar energetic particle (SEP) event. We find that 2022 September 5 could have resulted in a high-energy SEP event. We also estimate the transit time and speed of the CME and calculate the likely Dst variations if this was an Earth-directed event.