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Bioactivation of human proteratogens in the zebrafish embryo model, a new approach method (NAM) for developmental toxicity assessment
Authors:   , Bars Chloé
Published: November 2024

Over the past two decades, zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos have garnered considerable attention as an alternative model for developmental toxicity testing, offering a cost-effective, time-efficient, and ethically favorable substitute to traditional animal studies that demand extensive monitoring and involve large numbers of animals. Zebrafish offer numerous advantages and are classified as an in vitro model up to the free-feeding stage (120 hours post-fertilization, hpf) under European regulations. However, further characterization of this model, including its xenobiotic-metabolizing capacity, is essential for a more comprehensive understanding of its applicability to human safety assessment. This research project focusses on a detailed characterization of the transcript profiling of key enzymes involved in xenobiotic metabolism, such as cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes, during zebrafish development up to the juvenile stage. This was achieved through quantitative PCR on mRNA extracted from pooled organisms. Additionally, we investigated the ability of zebrafish embryos/larvae (from 5.25 to 120 hpf) to metabolize two known mammalian proteratogens, carbamazepine (CBZ) and phenytoin (PHE), into their respective mammalian active metabolites: carbamazepine-10,11-epoxide (E-CBZ) and 5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-phenylhydantoin (HPPH). This was done using an ultra-performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry investigation. The gross morphology of the embryos and larvae exposed to these compounds was also observed under a microscope during development. Subsequently, we explored ways to improve the Zebrafish Embryo Developmental Toxicity Assay (ZEDTA) by incorporating a metabolic activation system through a preincubation strategy. Our CYP ontogeny investigation revealed that CYP1-3 mRNA expression levels were low until 72 hpf, after which they increased and reached a plateau around 120 hpf. Accordingly, the biotransformation investigation showed that zebrafish embryos started to metabolize CBZ into E-CBZ around 96 hpf, but no conversion of PHE to HPPH was detected. In addition, exposure of zebrafish embryos to CBZ and PHE resulted in teratogenic effects, although these were not observed for the mammalian teratogenic metabolites. The enhancements made to the ZEDTA, including centrifugation and dilution steps in the preincubation medium, enables exposure of embryos to the parent compound and their potential metabolites until 120 hpf. Overall, our findings indicate that zebrafish embryos possess a moderate xenobiotics metabolization capacity by the end of organogenesis. Teratogenicity in zebrafish may follow different pathways compared to mammalian species and further characterization of other key metabolic enzymes is necessary before this model can be validated. However, the scientific community is shifting toward combining New Alternative Methods with mechanistic investigations, rather than relying solely on the ZEDTA.
Preparing students to collaborate interprofessionally through interprofessional education
Authors:   , Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen
Published: November 2024

This doctoral thesis aims to hook the interprofessional educational (IPE) research and practice gaps in Vietnam, thereby preparing the future healthcare workforce to work in collaborative practice and ultimately improve the quality of patient care. A key focus was developing and implementing an IPE module to address the deficiency of interprofessional education in Vietnam. Healthcare providers' narratives were gathered to understand better their collaboration in caring for patients with chronic diseases at the primary care level and to point out fragmentary care without interprofessional care. Additionally, students' readiness for interprofessional learning was determined to gain a deeper understanding of the need for IPE throughout their curricula. The first clinical IPE module was developed in Vietnam at HueUMP to prepare all their undergraduate students for interprofessional collaboration. Tutors' experiences study highlighted that support from university administration and IPE experts, especially for faculty development, is crucial to overcome logistical challenges such as patient preparation, resource management, scheduling, and financial constraints, which require motivating tutor participation, establishing strong connections with primary healthcare facilities, and securing volunteer patient commitments. Seven steps were pointed out to develop, implement, and maintain an IPE module. A cross-sectional survey evaluated students' perceptions of designing and implementing the IPE module, finding that students agreed with quality statements about IPE design features. It pointed out the strengths and weaknesses of the IPE module and suggested improvements in logistics and preparation. The IPE module positively impacted students' readiness for IPL and interprofessional competencies. Additionally, incorporating self-, peer-, and tutor assessments was recommended to improve IPE's teaching and learning quality. This thesis contributes to the existing evidence that designed IPE learning activities in simulations, clinical practice, and home visits are feasible and replicable. Managing chronic diseases at the primary care level was proven suitable for training students in interprofessional collaboration, offering real-world experiences during clinical practice and home visits with actual patients. This could help establish a critical foundation for rethinking medical curricula from an interprofessional perspective, considering local, regional, and national characteristics.
Solve for (x)Futurisms
Authors: Lunenfeld Peter , Crisp Denise Gonzales ,   École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs Paris
Published: November 2024

The United States of America went through a radical self-examination in 2020. The shock of the Covid pandemic combined with economic and social dislocations, followed by the police murder of George Floyd, forced a reckoning on race, racism, and state violence. That same year, Opal Tometi, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter, wrote that she believes “that what we are witnessing now is the opening up of imaginations, where people are beginning to think more expansively about what the solutions could be”.[mfn]Isaac Chotiner, “A Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Explains Why This Time Is Different,” The New Yorker, June 3, 2020. See article[/mfn]

In the Design Media Arts department at UCLA, I teach a course titled Design Futures, that has historically been an incubator for hybrid research and production. In response to the issues of the moment, we look to investigate how design theory and praxis could open up a series of new, more inclusive futures.

The question before us was: what can design do to help us through this moment? How could we conceive or design futures that we actually want to live in, rather than as briefs from commercial interests? We determined one answer to a series of design research provocations, that we termed Solve for (x)Futurisms. These ran the gamut from Afro Futurisms to Latinx Futurisms, Indigenous Futurisms to Queer Futurisms. The group researched extant practices, modeled design ethnographies, and then mocked up their own bespoke future scenarios.

What follows is a visual primer of the (x) Futurisms of a small group of young makers on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in a year that was definitively in and of the 21st century.

Peter Lunenfeld
Comparative study of creep in a disk of rubber/copper fitted with rigid shaft
Authors: Sukhvinder  , Gulial Priya , Singh Pathania Devinder , Thakur Pankaj , Kaur Jatinder , Lata Sharma Pushap
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the comparative study of creep analysis in a rotating disk made of rubber/copper material and fitted with rigid shaft. The effects of different pertinent parameters (i.e., angular speed and density) are considered for the rotating disk of rubber/steel material. The behaviour of creep stress/strain rate distribution, and density rise are investigated. From the obtained results, it is noticed that the radial stress requires a maximum value at the inner surface of the disk fitted with rigid shaft made of rubber material in comparison to the disk made of copper material. The strain rates must be decreased with increasing density parameter. Results have been discussed numerically and graphically.
Theoretical analysis of the piston ring-pack for predicting friction and power loss in an internal combustion engine
Authors: Menacer Brahim , Narayan Sunny , Tuninetti Víctor
Published: November 2024

The piston ring is considered an essential element in the operation of the internal combustion engine to improve its efficiency and reduce its emissions. It is resistant to high temperature and high-pressure gases in the combustion chamber. A one-dimensional analysis method of lubrication between piston rings and cylinder liner in mixed lubrication conditions is developed in this article by using the GT-Suite simulation software. We applied the finite difference numerical method to solve the Reynolds equation to obtain the variation during an engine cycle of the following parameters; film thickness, frictional force, and power loss. The solution results presented can be used to improve the design of the piston ring pack in internal combustion engines and is available for industry usage.
Techno-economic analysis in the service of traditional ceramic industry. The first review
Authors: Vidak Vasić Milica
Published: November 2024

The traditional ceramics industry uses large amounts of raw materials and energy while significantly contributing to the CO2 footprint. The improvements, primarily in the first two areas, will contribute to sustainable development and answer the emerging questions of decreasing a gas-release footprint. These are topics of high importance considering European Union goals, and thus, on the contrary, there is yet only scarce available literature on the subject. This paper describes the state and future perspectives of the traditional ceramics industry through the techno-economic lens. Many options are detected that save resources (waste materials), energy consumption (reparation or modification of kilns, usage of dry pressing in ceramic tiles production, etc.), and control of flue gas composition (changing the fuel, etc.). Further intensified research is needed to widen the knowledge and compare the results. In the first place, the composition of flue gas should be determined by the same methods and presented using unified units. The lowest energy consumption and flue gas composition are determined in ceramic tiles production by the dry route. Using a downdraft gasifier of biomass in brick manufacturing increases the internal rate of return if a longer tunnel kiln is applied. The expected payback period is from 4 to 8 years.
Damage analysis and restoring of structural integrity of Pelton runner after repair welding: case study
Authors: Miladinov Milan , Đorđević Branislav , Sedmak Simon , Bratu Ciprian , Radu Dorin , Sedmak Aleksandar , Aleksić Nikola
Published: November 2024

This paper presents the repair welding technology of a Pelton runner blade, including an analysis of damage caused by cavitation. Extreme exploitation conditions resulted in crack initiation followed by its propagation, with a length 200 mm, detected during regular annual maintenance, compromising Peltron turbine’s structural integrity. The base material of the Pelton turbine was steel X3CrNiMo13-4, and as well as the blade geometry itself, required special attention during the process of defining repair welding technology. An austenitic electrode was used for this purpose along with a welding technology defined in a way to counter the initiation of new cracks at the same location. Following the NDT, the Pelton runner was put back into exploitation, along with recommendations for its further monitoring.
Classification of offshore oil and gas plants
Authors: Jarić Marko , Petronić Sanja , Brat Zagorka , Polić Suzana , Kraedegh Abubakr
Published: November 2024

Oil and gas plants can be classified into onshore plants and offshore plants, colloquially called oil and gas platforms or simply oil platforms. Oil rigs represent an enormous feat of engineering developed from over 150 years of industrial expertise. This paper shows the classification of oil and gas platforms according to their constructions and purposes and describes the types of oil platforms, their construction, advantages and disadvantages.
On the onset of stationary convection on Jeffrey nanofluid layer saturated with a porous medium: Brinkman model
Authors: Lata Sharma Pushap , Lata Praveen , Bains Deepak , Kumar Ajit , Rana Gian
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we investigate the onset of convection in a Jeffrey nanofluid layer saturated with the porous medium using Darcy-Brinkmann model. Normal mode analysis and Galerkin type weighted residual method (GWRM) are used to analyse conservation equations. Effects of Brownian motion and thermophoresis are taken into account in the Jeffrey nanofluid model. The Buongiorno model deployed for nanoparticles incorporates the influences of thermophoresis and Brownian motion. Three cases of free-free, rigid-rigid and rigid-free boundaries are considered. For stationary convection, the effects of Darcy number, Jeffrey parameter, Lewis number, nanoparticle Rayleigh number, porosity and modified diffusivity ratio for all the above mentioned boundary conditions are investigated analytically and graphically. The numerical computed values of stationary thermal Rayleigh number are presented graphically for three distinct combinations of boundary conditions. The study is of great significance in many different areas such as automotive, pharmaceutical, geophysics, soil sciences, food processing, oceanography, limnology, etc., and excellent coincidence is found regarding the present paper and earlier published work.
Photodetectors performance of nanostructured materials in antimony III-V InGaAsSb/AlGaAsSb interband cascade structures
Authors: Traiche Mohammed , Rached Habib , Suleiman Rami , Amara Mouna , Hadj Meliani Mohammed
Published: November 2024

The aim of the study is to increase the performance of solar conversion by integrating nanostructured materials within conventional solar cells by employing multi-energy stages (i.e., interband and intersubband) in cascade systems to overcome the absorption length barrier and achieve large photo-generated carrier values. Specifically, InGaAsSb/Al GaAsSb MQWs are investigated with narrow well widths (2-20 nm) and transition energies of the structures are calculated for varied well/barrier widths and depths using numerical modelling. The results show that both interband and intersubband transitions are valuable for improving photovoltaic and photodetection applications, but their mechanisms and applications are distinct, so understanding and controlling these transitions within semiconductor materials is essential for optimising the performance of devices in both areas of optoelectronics, including strain as an important parameter of integrity. The data suggests that a single electron requires multiple photons to be transported, with the formation of a type-I broken-gap alignment between AlGa AsSb (barrier) and InGaAsSb (well). A wide range of wavelengths, from visible to medium infrared (MIR), will greatly enhance solar spectrum absorption. The long-term goal is to combine the thermal properties of antimonies (GaSbInSb) with a low band gap and the optical properties of arsenide (GaAsAlAs) with a large band gap.
A comparative analysis of the curriculum development and social stability of schools of the selected countries in the world
Authors: Anfone Hillcita , Galigao Regina
Published: November 2024

This qualitative research analyzed the interplay between curricular goals, objectives, and school stability, paying particular attention to the mental, physical, and psychological characteristics of students in a few global regions. The study utilizes data mining method from the different research studies to gather data from the selected countries to address the problem. The data gathered is being presented in tables with interpretation and analysis of the points considered. Gathered data show that well-defined curriculum objectives support a stable learning environment in schools, which in turn promotes children' psychological resilience, physical activity, future work ready and general well-being. The study emphasizes how important curriculum design is for promoting both academic achievement and overall development students. This study intends to enlighten policymakers and educators on the necessity of integrating student well-being into curriculum planning, underlining the need for global perspectives in educational reform. However, the researcher has selected three countries only across the seven continents, future research somehow could include all the countries for an in-depth analyses. The findings revealed that a carefully planned curriculum fosters student wellbeing and academic success, which in turn creates a more secure and encouraging learning environment, and incorporating mental and physical health into the curriculum also encourages student participation and academic achievement. When curriculum goals tackle real-world problems, students report feeling more motivated and more a part of the society, which promotes social cohesiveness.
Enhancing User Experience in Private Bank Mobile Banking: Insights from Management Information System Analysis
Authors: Hartawan Muhammad Syarif , Jauhari Burhanuddin , Vandika Arnes Yuli , Guterres Juvinal Ximenes
Published: November 2024

This research explores the impact of Management Information Systems (MIS) on user experience in private bank mobile banking, focusing specifically on the effectiveness of m-BCA. Utilizing a descriptive quantitative approach, the study aims to understand how mobile banking features, including accessibility, user interface, security, and functionality, influence user satisfaction. Data were collected through direct experimentation with the m-BCA application, complemented by analysis from secondary data sources and a survey of 30 users. Results indicate that 93.3% of users find m-BCA effective for routine banking needs, attributing high ratings to its convenience and functionality. However, while 80% of respondents appreciate the current security measures, 20% cite the absence of advanced security features such as fingerprint and facial recognition as a drawback. The study also reveals mixed feedback on the user interface; while the straightforward design aids usability, 10% of users express a desire for a more visually appealing interface. Despite these areas for improvement, m-BCA’s comprehensive set of features is generally seen as effective, supporting users in performing essential transactions with ease and reliability. The findings suggest that enhancing interface aesthetics and integrating advanced security options could further boost user engagement and trust in mobile banking applications, underscoring MIS’s role in meeting evolving customer expectations in digital banking.
TRANSTORNO DE DÉFICIT DE ATENÇÃO E HIPERATIVIDADE (TDAH) EM CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES: REVISÃO DA ABORDAGEM TERAPÊUTICA
Authors:   Thais Francisca Mamede Carvalho, Santana Tamys Curado de Castro ,   Tatiana Fonseca da Silva
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The management of patients with ADHD remains complex, especially due to the high prevalence of associated comorbidities, which may require adjusted therapeutic approaches. Objective: To evaluate, through a literature review, the main medications used in the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents, and compare the benefits of these medications on the main symptoms (hyperactivity/impulsivity/inattention). Materials and Methods: This is a literature review conducted according to the items of the report for the systematic review and meta-analyses guidelines (PRISMA). The search strategy was conducted through PubMed, Virtual Health Library, Scopus, and Embase for all relevant articles that directly addressed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The identified studies were selected based on titles and abstracts, excluding irrelevant or restricted access articles. Results: After an extensive search of articles in the databases mentioned here, three articles from 2016, three from 2017, four from 2018, one from 2019, five from 2020, seven from 2021, four from 2022, eight from 2023, and five from 2024 were selected for this literature review, totaling 40 articles included from the years 2016 to 2024. Conclusion: Through the development of this literature review, it was observed that the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents requires a personalized and multimodal approach, combining pharmacological therapy with behavioral interventions, taking into account the associated comorbidities and the side effect profile.
O USO DA OZONIOTERAPIA EM ENDODONTIA: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Rodrigues Fabricia de Souza , Santos Paulo Ricardo Carvalho Dos
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Ozone, a powerful oxidizing agent, has antimicrobial, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a promising alternative in dentistry, especially in endodontics. Objectives: This study aims to review the literature on the use of ozone therapy as an adjuvant therapy in the disinfection of root canals. Materials and Methods: A narrative review of scientific articles published between 2020 and 2024 was carried out, using databases such as PubMed, SciELO, LILACS and Google Scholar. Nine relevant articles focusing on the application of ozone in endodontics were selected. Discussion: Ozone has demonstrated efficacy in inactivating microorganisms without causing damage to human tissues, presenting itself as a viable option to sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), which, although effective, has adverse effects. The use of ozone therapy can complement traditional methods, improving disinfection. Conclusion: Ozone therapy represents an effective and safe alternative for endodontic disinfection, but more studies are needed to establish standardized protocols and ensure their application in clinical practice.
USO DE ENXERTOS EM CIRURGIAS RECONSTRUTIVAS APÓS TRAUMAS GRAVES: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Oliveira Allison Técio dos Santos , Lombardi Amanda do Couto , Nascimento Ana Claudia Lobo de Souza , Botelho Arthur Dutra , Santos Carolina Pinheiro dos , Melo Eduarda Furtado de , Santos Fernanda de Castro Souza dos , Livramento Guilherme Pansani do , Castro João Pedro Sato de , Tomaz Laura Borges , Gomes Letícia Giacomello , Cancio Mariana Ferreira Silva , Barros Poliana dos Santos , Carvalho Sarah da Cunha , Oliveira Wellington Sarante de
Published: November 2024

This article provides a comprehensive review of the use of grafts in reconstructive surgeries for patients with severe trauma, highlighting the differences among autologous, allogeneic, and synthetic grafts and their efficacy in specific contexts. Autologous grafts are known for their high integration rates and low immune rejection, while allogeneic and synthetic grafts expand therapeutic options, albeit with higher risks of complications. Technological advances, such as 3D bioprinting, allow for the customization of grafts, enhancing aesthetic and functional outcomes. However, these methods still face limitations, such as vascularization issues and immune rejection risks. This study emphasizes the importance of a careful and personalized selection of graft type to maximize patient quality of life and satisfaction. In conclusion, while autologous grafts remain the gold standard, the development of synthetic and bioprinted materials represents a promising frontier for reconstructive medicine.
O CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO CIVIL NA FORMAÇÃO DOS PRECEDENTES NO BRASIL
Authors: Queiroz Isabel Cristina Arriel de
Published: November 2024

True precedent, the result of a scientific method of judgment, is adopted in countries with the Common Law legal system, which is based on customs. In line with global concepts that seek to converge the two main legal systems in the world – Common Law and Civil Law –, the Brazilian legislator included the use of precedents in article 926 of the 2015 Code of Civil Procedure. The objective is to promote legal certainty, standardize judicial decisions, reduce litigation and increase the credibility and efficiency of the Brazilian justice system. However, due to other provisions included in the Code of Civil Procedure and the divergent interpretation of the Judiciary in relation to the adopted system, Brazilian precedents have not yet fully achieved this purpose, requiring further study and possible adjustments by legal practitioners and the Legislature, whose intention is to discourage litigation.
SELETIVIDADE ALIMENTAR EM CRIANÇAS COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISMO
Authors: Tananta Laís Da Silva , Filgueiras Micaelly Jade Ribeiro , Freitas Francisca Marta Nascimento de Oliveira , Machado Ana Rita Gaia
Published: November 2024

Food is essential for the good physical and psychological development of patients with ASD. However, it is understood that each child diagnosed with ASD has different needs, hence the importance of an individualized diet due to the distinct needs of each one. The study aims to understand the difficulties of inserting new healthy eating habits in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), researching possible strategies to implement in the daily lives of these individuals and encourage them to have a good diet. To achieve success in this study, bibliographic reviews were carried out using academic and scientific sources collected in databases such as SciELO, google scholar, integrative nutrition journals, among others, with a qualitative approach. Knowing that children with ASD have food selectivity and in some cases can be harmful to health due to the food restriction that the child himself is subject to, so it is important to have a nutrition professional to help him in an adequate diet and in an educational way so that he does not grow malnourished or obese. Nutritional strategies are used to reduce food selectivity, in this process it requires time and dedication from professionals and family members to influence them to have a healthy and nutritious diet.
DESEMPENHO FÍSICOS EM IDOSOS SEDENTÁRIOS
Authors:   Cintia Campos, Madeia Ariane Saraiva Fernandes , Lima Fernanda Dos Santos Sampaio De
Published: November 2024

In the study with 30 sedentary elderly individuals between 60 and 80 years of age, physical and functional capacity tests were performed. In the 6-Minute Walk Test, the elderly individuals aged 60 to 69 years walked an average of 4 meters, while those aged 70 to 79 and 80 years walked 5 and 6 meters, respectively. In the Lawton Scale, which assesses independence in instrumental activities, most elderly individuals showed a need for help, showing that dependence increases with age. In the Katz Scale, 37% of the elderly individuals aged 60 to 69 years, 43% of those aged 70 to 79 years and 20% of those aged 80 years maintained independence in basic self-care activities.
RECONHECIMENTO DA FILIAÇÃO SOCIOAFETIVA PELA VIA EXTRAJUDICIAL E A INFLUÊNCIA NAS NOVAS FORMAS DE FAMÍLIA
Authors: Castro Lorena
Published: November 2024

The research will address the recognition of socio-affective filiation through extrajudicial means and its influence on new family forms. The general objective of this study is to analyze the impact of the extrajudicial recognition of socio-affective filiation on new family configurations, focusing on legal and social issues. Specifically, it seeks to: discuss the evolution of the concept of filiation in the Brazilian legal system; evaluate the implications of Provision No. 63/2017 of the CNJ in the formalization of parental bonds; and investigate the possible conflicts and challenges related to multi-parenthood and the rights of those involved in this process. The central problem that guides this research is to understand how the extrajudicial recognition of socio-affective filiation, established by Provision No. 63/2017, influences new family forms in Brazil. Therefore, the recognition of socio-affective filiation through extrajudicial means, in addition to being a milestone in the adaptation of the Law to social changes, reinforces the importance of continuing to reflect on the challenges and implications of this innovation in the legal system and in contemporary family relationships. The research is bibliographical, using articles, doctrine and legislation on the subject as sources.
ATIVIDADE FÍSICA E OBESIDADE NA PANDEMIA, CAUSAS E CONSEQUÊNCIAS PARA O PÚBLICO MASCULINO ADULTO NO BRASIL
Authors:   Graciely Lima Ferraz Da Silva, Silva Claudice Borges Jesus Da , Silva Matheus Alves De Carvalho Da , Oliveira Rafael Balbino De
Published: November 2024

Introduction: This study investigates the relationships between obesity and physical activity in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on the adult male population in Brazil. During the pandemic, obesity was intensified by an increase in sedentary lifestyle, changes in eating habits and stress. The performance of social isolation plays a crucial role in reducing the practice of physical activities, as well as increasing the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Objective: To investigate the relationships between physical activity and obesity in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on adult males in Brazil. Methodology: In this context, through a bibliographic review with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Articles that dealt with the topic and which were published in Portuguese and English in the period from 2020 to 2024 were recruited from SciELO and PubMed. Results and Discussion: The impact of a sedentary lifestyle and diet is reflected in the psychological and physical complications faced by this population, including the worsening of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, in addition to the emergence of disorders such as depression and anxiety. Furthermore, the vulnerability of the male public to complications from COVID-19 highlighted the urgent need for external public policies. Conclusion: It is concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened obesity among adults due to factors such as an increase in sedentary lifestyle, changes in eating habits and stress. Causes include increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and decreased physical activity.
SHARENTING E EXPLORAÇÃO DO TRABALHO INFANTIL
Authors:   Luciane Lima Costa e Silva Pinto, Morais Celine Beatriz Soares , Castro Girllany Limara de Oliveira Macêdo
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT The act of parents sharing information and images of their children on the internet, a practice known as sharenting, has become increasingly common but also raises a series of controversies. This trend involves the constant exposure of children’s private lives on social media, sparking debates on privacy, security, and children’s autonomy over their own image. Thus, the present research aims to analyze the impact of sharenting on children’s exposure to child labor exploitation. The study seeks to demonstrate how digital overexposure can open doors to the economic and psychological exploitation of these children, who are often involved in activities that go beyond mere entertainment and start to constitute labor. Accordingly, the study will investigate the potential legal and social implications of this practice, based on a qualitative literature review focused on analyses of current legislation, case studies, and reviews of academic literature. The expected outcomes include identifying the risks associated with the practice of sharenting, along with proposals for regulation and greater awareness of children’s rights in the digital environment.
SEMAGLUTIDE : A THERAPEUTIC REVOLUTION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT IN TYPE 2 DIABETICS
Authors: Maciag Gisele Marlene , Bastos André Pessoa Silva de , Nunes Antônio Jakeulmo , Araújo Nirvana Ramos de , Malta Isabela Maria Rios , Morais Flávia Gorete Monte de , Freitas Fabrício da Silva , Rodrigues Levi Amorim de Carvalho , Silva Gabriel dos Santos , Mousinho Ayana Rocha Pôrto
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Obesity is a public health condition that results in adverse health impacts and, together with overweight, is one of the main risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Semaglutide , an analogue of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) , has emerged as a promising therapeutic option in the management of obesity, since it can be prescribed for both glycemic control and weight reduction.Methodology: An integrative review was carried out in the databases indexed by the Virtual Health Library (VHL), using as inclusion criteria primary articles published in 2024 in English, with 8 works selected. Results and discussion: Semaglutide has been shown to be an effective pharmacological treatment for patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Both its weekly subcutaneous and daily oral presentation were able to reduce the average weight and BMI of patients with a variation between 3% and 6% in 3 to 12 months, with the reduction being proportional to the dosage. However, adverse effects were frequent in patients, mostly mild and involving nausea, diarrhea, and constipation, sometimes sufficient to impair adherence. Conclusion : Semaglutide is a safe and effective pharmacological option for the treatment of obesity and overweight in type 2 diabetics.
OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHM OF PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES LAYOUT IN EARTHQUAKE-STRICKEN AREAS BASED ON SA ALGORITHM
Authors: Feifei Wang
Published: November 2024

The environment in earthquake-stricken areas is complex and changeable. The optimization of public service facility layout usually involves multiple objectives, such as maximizing coverage, minimizing service distance, optimizing resource allocation, etc. The coupling conflict between these objectives weakens the functions of public service facilities in earthquake-stricken areas. To improve the emergency response speed of the earthquake-stricken regions and reduce disaster losses, a simulated annealing (SA) based optimization algorithm for the layout of public service facilities in earthquake-stricken areas is proposed. Considering the public service demand in different stages of the earthquake-stricken area, set the minimum maximum weighted distance, the minimum number of facility points, and the minimum total weighted distance of the service demand point area within the service area of the public service facility point as the objective function, and set constraints such as each demand point is covered by at least one facility point, and the minimum number of public service facility points, build a multi-objective optimization model of public service facilities layout to avoid coupling conflicts between multiple objectives. The SA algorithm is used to solve the multi-objective optimization model of public service facility layout. SA algorithm adopts temperature update function and sets heuristic cooling criteria. Combining the success-failure method and the variable scale method, a new solution is generated using the effective offset. The improved Metropolis algorithm is used to set the acceptance criteria for the solution to obtain the optimal layout result for public service facilities in earthquake-stricken areas. The experimental results show that the algorithm can effectively optimize the layout of public service facilities in earthquake-stricken areas, and improve facility coverage and resource utilization.
THE IMPACT OF GEOLOGY ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN MINING OPERATIONS
Authors: Ganesan Arasuraja , Sethuraman Priya , Balamurugan Sundara
Published: November 2024

Both biological populations and the terrain suffer greatly from mining. Mining activities upset plant communities, and the habitats that result from the mining become depleted, creating an extremely difficult environment for the growth of plants. The mining leaves behind nutrient-deficient sandy spoils that are hostile to plants, and methods of reclamation and revegetation aside from natural colonisation are extremely slow. The deforestation in all of the mine belts indicates that the woods are the primary victims of these activities. As a result, the district's natural lush, green scenery has been replaced with mine waste in numerous areas. Despite its positive effects on the economy, the mining industry nevertheless has an adverse effect on the environment. India environment is greatly impacted by mines, both socially and biologically. The use of mining as a means of subsistence and for economic growth carries significant implications. in terms of the environment. Local ecosystems are often destroyed when mines are opened.
GAPS OF INDIAN ELECTRICAL ENERGY SECTOR AND ITS OPTIMAL MITIGATION BY USING OPTIMAL UTILIZATION OF INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY WITH THE HELP OF THE P&O MPPT TECHNIQUE
Authors: Suresh G. , Lenine D.
Published: November 2024

Developing countries, especially, India, depend importantly on energy sources to perform their country’s industrial and economic activities. Mainly the two factors continuous population growth of the country and the rapid growth rate of industrialization of the country, the gap between electrical energy supply and demand for electrical energy is slowly and consistently increasing. To resolve this unevenness, there is a jointly planned attempt is required to enhance the contribution of renewable energy in the all over mix of energy. Despite these attempts, unexpected surges caused by the sector of domestic energy consumption could lead to important shortfalls between energy requirements at peak demand and available supply in India. As a solution to this challenge, the Union government of India has launched a new policy, named PM SURYA GHAR: MUFT BIJLI YOJANA, targeted to handle this crucial problem head-on. This initiative requires addressing the increasing energy demand by promoting the utilization of solar power in households throughout the length and breadth of the country. With the implementation techniques of Photo voltaic optimization, this analysis explores how such types of strategies can play a significant role in filling the gap between the energy supply-demand in the Indian context. Employing the solar energy potential and optimizing and utilization of solar energy, creates a path to not only meet the enhancing energy requirements but also creates the path for a more environmentally friendly and sustainable energy in India. By integration of innovative technologies and solutions of renewable energy holds the key to ensuring a balanced, sustainable, stable energy supply for the future of India and country’s growth and development.
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO CONTROLLING IN AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION PRACTICES
Authors: Smihunova Olena , Bohdaniuk Ihor , Polyakova Yevheniya , Yehiozarian Artur
Published: November 2024

Quality Management Systems (QMS) are increasingly the method of agribusiness addressing consumer demand for quality and transparency. These systems also play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable production, particularly in the face of climate change and regulatory pressures. The need to improve efficiencies in controlling production is becoming increasingly important. The aim is to highlight the benefits of QMS implementation within agribusiness, particularly in enhancing operational and sustainable efficiency. The application and concept of QMS will be explained, along with the potential benefits related to its adoption. The challenges of QMS execution will be analyzed, and the potential impact of QMS on product quality and environmental sustainability will be assessed. The study's report points to significant gains for the adoption of ISO standards after 2018: quality management, ISO 9001:2015 (1,265,216 certificates at 1,666,172 sites); environmental management, ISO 14001:2015 (529,853 certifications at 744,428 sites); and occupational health and safety, SO 45001:2018 (45,459 certifications at 51,535 sites). The article demonstrates that the adoption of QMS in agribusiness improves product quality and helps conserve natural resources. It also mirrors a favourable tendency in unifying quality management with sustainable operations. Consequently, the results of the research substantiated the practitioner’s claims on the capacity of QMS to guide agribusiness towards a more sustainable future. A culture of ‘quality’ and ‘continuous improvement’ becomes a powerful factor in arming companies to cope with the vagaries of modern-day production.
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT: INTEGRATING GEOLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL DATA FOR EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING
Authors: Radhakrishnan Satish , Velanganni R. , Paranthaman Prabakaran
Published: November 2024

The most valuable natural resource for all of humanity, not just for a state or nation, is water. A country's ability to prosper largely rests on how wisely it uses this resource. Thus, water, which flows in rivers and streams, can be said to be a nation's primary asset. This proves rivers are important, and further justification is needed to emphasise how important they are. The global acceptance of river basins as planning and management domains stems from the fact that water transcends national boundaries. India's rivers are one of its most defining characteristics; the people of India place great religious significance on them. Since groundwater is the most abundant freshwater resource, it is essential to pinpoint the groundwater potential zones for the ongoing and sustainable growth of socioeconomic and agricultural advances. Hard, fractured rock aquifers underlie most of south India's densely inhabited areas. The meagre amount of freshwater that these aquifers provide is the only source that people may use for cultivation and drinking. Because of the diverse nature of the aquifer owing to varied composition, degree of weathering, and density of fracturing, groundwater conditions in hard rock terrain are multivariate. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the distribution and features of the aquifer under the various hydrogeologic circumstances of the research region is necessary for the long-term utilisation of groundwater resources. This study's primary goal is to evaluate the possibility for groundwater management utilising hydrological and geological investigations.
ENERGY EFFICIENT ROUTING PROTOCOL FOR SECURITY ANALYSIS SCHEME USING HOMOMORPHIC ENCRYPTION
Authors: Pragadeswaran S. , Subha N. , Varunika S. , Moulishwar P. , Sanjay R. , Karthikeyan P. , Aakash R. , Vaasavathathaii E.
Published: November 2024

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have gained widespread interest as a result of developments in IT technology and the electronics industry. This ground-breaking sensing technology consists of multiple sensor nodes or motes that are placed in an atmosphere to detect constantly changing physical phenomena. These compact sensor nodes gather and interpret data via radio waves. The tiny size of these sensors is advantageous since they may be readily incorporated into any system or system. This capability has prompted the adoption of WSNs, particularly for form monitoring and tracking; most notably, monitoring apps. However, this small scale of sensor nodes limits the capacity of resources. Usually, the WSNs are installed in environments of unsafe or difficult human interference. Critical decisions in emergency applications can require sensible knowledge. It is necessary to check the network security. To extend the network security using Homomorphic Encryption effectively, the available resources must be expanded to a full view. This refers to the development of energy-efficient routing protocol strategies to ensure low energy consumption of common routing protocols and improve the availability and security of WSNs. Homomorphic encryption is effective in improving the security of wireless sensor networks.
ENHANCED TRANSFORMER-BASED DEEP KERNEL FUSED SELF ATTENTION MODEL FOR LUNG NODULE SEGMENTATION AND CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Rani Saritha R. , Gunasundari R.
Published: November 2024

Lung cancer remains a leading cause of mortality globally, with outcomes heavily dependent on the timeliness and accuracy of diagnosis. Traditional medical imaging techniques, while foundational in detecting lung nodules, often falter in distinguishing malignant from benign lesions with high precision, largely due to their inability to contextualize the complex spatial relationships within the images. Precise segmentation and classification of lung nodules is crucial for the early detection of lung cancer. This paper presents a novel deep learning model that incorporates a transformer block to improve the performance of lung cancer detection and classification. From performance evaluation, it is evident that our proposed model has an average accuracy of 93%. 05%, which is superior to the existing D3DR _ MKCA model with a mean accuracy of 91.53%. These findings are especially important for the identification of Adenocarcinoma and Small Cell Carcinoma, as improvements in the precision and recall factors have been achieved in these cases.
TRACING THE LINGUISTIC JOURNEY OF GEOLOGICAL TERMS - A PHILOLOGICAL STUDY OF STRATIGRAPHY AND MINERALOGY
Authors: Makhmaraimova Shokhista , Kurbanazarova Nargis , Karimov Ilhom , Zakhidova Sakhovat , Karimov Ziyoakhmad , Sattorova Zilola , Almamatova Shakhnoza , Amonturdiev Nurali
Published: November 2024

The paper discusses the etymological history of "stratigraphy" and "mineralogy," two critical geological terms, from their ancient roots in Latin and Greek to modern times. In fact, such scientific terms represent not only the steps of scientific advancement but also the general trend of cultural interaction and close interrelation between linguistic, scientific, and technical developments. It thereby indicates how scientific progress and cross-cultural interactions have influenced the way one describes Earth's processes when these terms are put through philological development from medieval to Renaissance and modern times. Indeed, this is a technologically advanced science that has introduced terminologies such as radiometric dating and X-ray diffraction into geology, while recent times have seen many countries collaborating together on geological grounds with consequent efforts toward standardization in the use of geological terminology. The result is an instructive analysis of how language and science grow together, predictably changing as needed to accommodate an increasing knowledge base.