bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Competência crítica em informação em saúde
Authors: Mello Mariana Rodrigues Gomes de , Martínez-Ávila Daniel
Published: March 2023

Na Ciência da Informação, o termo information literacy, foi utilizado pela primeira vez em 1974, por um bibliotecário estadunidense, chamado Paul Zurkowski, em um relatório intitulado: The information service environment relationships and priorities. Há certos setores que regem nossas vidas, os quais precisamos ter o mínimo de competência em informação para podermos ter uma existência mais digna, sendo os cuidados com a saúde um destes aspectos que merece capacidade crítica de análise de todos os seres humanos. Portanto, educação e saúde são conceitos diretamente relacionados no que tange à prevenção de doenças. Posto isto, temos como objetivo relacionar competência em informação, competência crítica em informação e informação em saúde e aferir, para tanto, a título de exemplo, a importância dessa relação pra minimizar o risco de contágio de doenças graves, como a Sindrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida (AIDS) em grupos vulneráveis, como o dos refugiados. Metodologicamente, trata-se de uma pesquisa pautada na revisão da literatura acerca da temática, com aspectos exploratórios, no que tange na relação entre competência crítica em informação em saúde com a situação de vulnerabilidade de refugiados ante os riscos de contaminação com HIV e o desenvolvimento da AIDS. Concluimos que reflexão crítica, competência em informação e comportamento informacional formam um tripé indissociável, o qual é a chave para a reivindicação dos direitos humanos, incluindo o acesso à saúde.
A tipologia das fontes de informação em saúde
Authors: Souza Amanda Damasceno de , Oliveira Célia Maria de , Farinelli Fernanda , Felipe Eduardo Ribeiro , Silva Edcleyton Bruno Fernandes da , Matos Selme Silqueira de
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: Apresentar subsídios teóricos a respeito das tipologias de fontes das informações em saúde usadas no suporte à tomada de decisão em saúde, com uma visão geral das tipologias, suas finalidades, onde encontrar cada tipo de informação e exemplos. Trata-se de pesquisa bibliográfica documental com revisão de literatura sobre vários conceitos e definições, tais como fontes primárias, secundárias e terciárias em contexto digital. Exemplifica as fontes de informação em saúde que fornecem embasamento à prática baseada em evidências. Considerações finais: Os exemplos apresentados neste estudo demonstram a riqueza e diversidade de fontes de informação primárias, secundárias e terciárias da área de saúde que podem ser utilizadas de maneira efetiva e eficiente pelos profissionais de saúde. A medicina baseada em evidências utiliza evidências científicas na tomada de decisões sobre o cuidado individual do paciente, portanto, é imprescindível o manejo correto das fontes de informação em saúde.
Saúde mental e reforma psiquiátrica nos selos postais brasileiros
Authors: Salcedo Diego Andres , Cristina Soares de Melo Eduarda
Published: March 2023

O artigo analisa a forma com a qual o selo postal contribui para o discurso sobre a saúde mental e a reforma psiquiátrica brasileira. Considera o selo postal como documento memorial e informacional. Foi um estudo exploratório e com procedimento metodológico bibliográfico e documental. O Catálogo de Selos do Brasil e a página eletrônica dos Correios do Brasil foram utilizados como recursos informacionais para identificação do corpus. Esse corpus é composto por 10 selos postais comemorativos emitidos pelos Correios do Brasil entre 1843 e 2020. Outros selos foram utilizados como ancoragem textual. O procedimento de análise possibilitou correlacionar uma regularidade do discurso em saúde com o contexto histórico brasileiro e os selos postais. Conclui-se que os selos postais permitem uma aproximação de certa perspectiva sobre a saúde mental e a reforma psiquiátrica brasileira. Indica que utilizar o selo postal para finalidades acadêmico-científicas tem um positivo apelo didático e de preservação e difusão de narrativas de lembranças e esquecimentos.
importância das práticas integrativas e complementares para populações com acesso restrito aos serviços de saúde
Authors: Castro Marta Rocha de , Léda Paulo Henrique
Published: March 2023

Desde 2006, no Brasil é oficial a inclusão do uso de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares no SUS, através da Política Nacional de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares da Saúde (PNPICs), aprovada pela portaria número 971 de 03/ 05/2006. Práticas Integrativas e Complementares são terapias que têm a sua origem em outras medicinas, como nas medicinas tradicionais e homeopatia. Essas práticas operam com tecnologias leves, normalmente de baixo custo financeiro e por isso também contribuem para redução das desigualdades inter- regionais de acesso aos serviços da medicina moderna existentes no Brasil. Os avanços tecnológicos da medicina moderna tornaram onerosos os seus serviços e aprofundando ainda mais os desafios no acesso por parte da população que reside em determinados locais do país, para essas pessoas muitas vezes a alternativa de cuidado se faz através das receitas e remédios caseiros, frutos dos conhecimentos transmitidos pelas famílias e comunidade em que vivem.  O presente artigo, traz uma reflexão sobre a importância das PNICSs para o enfrentamento das desigualdades de acesso aos serviços médicos. Através de um breve relato de experiência sobre o curso de formadores de PICS organizado pela CONTAG (Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores na Agricultura) e da UFRB (Universidade Federal do Recôncavo Baiano) para agricultores e agricultoras familiares, e também de pesquisas que tratam do tema.
Nanotheranostics for Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer
Authors: Patel Parth , Kumar Kishore , Jain Vineet K. , Popli Harvinder , Yadav Awesh K. , Jain Keerti
Published: March 2023

Recently, breast cancer has reached the highest incident rate amongst all the reported cancers, and
one of its variants, known as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), is deadlier compared to the other types of
breast cancer due to a lack of feasible diagnostic techniques. Advancements in nanotechnology have paved the
way to formulate several nanocarriers with the ability to deliver anticancer drugs effectively and selectively to
cancer cells with minimum side effects to non-cancerous cells. Nanotheranostics is a novel approach that can
be used in the diagnosis of disease along with therapeutic effects. Currently, various imaging agents, such as organic
dyes, radioactive agents, upconversion nanoparticles, various contrasting agents, quantum dots, etc., are
being explored for the imaging of internal organs or to examine drug distribution. Furthermore, ligand-targeted
nanocarriers, which have the potential to target cancer sites, are being used as advanced agents for cancer theranostic
applications, including the identification of various metastatic sites of the cancerous tumor. This review
article discusses the need for theranostic application in breast cancer with various imaging techniques, the latest
nanotheranostic carriers in breast cancer, and related safety and toxicity issues, as well as highlights the importance
of nanotheranostics in breast cancer, which could be helpful in deciphering questions related to nanotheranostic
systems.
A Narrative Review of Emerging Therapies for Hypertrophic Obstructive
Cardiomyopathy
Authors: da Silva  Menezes Junior Antonio , de Oliveira Ana Ligia Valeriano , Maia Thais Aratak , Botelho Silvia Marçal
Published: March 2023

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is a hereditary condition that affects myocardial
contraction. In case of failure of pharmacological treatment, alternative approaches might be
used that include surgical myectomy, percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation, and
radiofrequency ablation. In respect of long-term advantages, surgical septal myectomy remains the
therapy of choice for symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Alcohol septal ablation
has been considered an alternative to surgical myectomy, which confers the benefits of a
shorter hospital stay, less discomfort, and fewer complications. However, only expert operators
should perform it on carefully chosen patients. Further, radiofrequency septal ablation reduces the
left ventricular outflow tract gradient and improves the NYHA functional class of patients with hypertrophic
obstructive cardiomyopathy, despite complications like cardiac tamponade and atrioventricular
block. Further research with a larger sample size is required to compare the radiofrequency
approach with established invasive treatment methods for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
Septal myectomy has low morbidity and mortality rates, making it the preferred procedure;
however, the efficacy and morbidity remain debatable. Advances in invasive techniques, including
percutaneous septal radiofrequency ablation and transcatheter myotomy, have provided alternative
approaches for reducing left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction in patients who are not
candidates for traditional surgical septal myectomy. Candidates for alcohol and radiofrequency
septal ablation include patients with symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, older
adults, and those with multiple comorbidities.
Concept of Perinatal Well-Being
Authors: Besen Meltem Aydin
Published: March 2023

Pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a parent cause different physical, mental, and social
changes, so it is a critical life period for women. The well-being of the perinatal period, in which
this complex and unique process is experienced, contains different characteristics from the general
population. Therefore, the importance of conceptualizing the concept of “perinatal well-being” and
defining the relevant dimensions has recently gained attention. The potential to develop a tool to
measure the concept, along with the conceptualization process adequately, makes this subject remarkable.
Recent Advances in the Green Reduction of Graphene Oxide and its Potential Applications
Authors: Soni Jay , Teli Pankaj , Agarwal Shikha
Published: March 2023

Graphene has drawn significant attention due to its commercial usage in various
fields. Several methods have been developed for the synthesis of graphene sheets but most of
them involve only lab-scale production and are expensive too. So, the production of high-grade
graphene on a large scale by cost-efficient and eco-friendly methods is still a challenge for the
scientific community. The reduction of graphene oxide to produce high-quality graphene is considered
the most eco-efficient and auspicious approach. Various pathways for the reduction of
graphene oxide involving chemical reduction, thermal annealing, microwave and photoreduction,
solvothermal, electrochemical, and green reduction have been explored. Several of
these methods use harmful and toxic reagents that cause adverse effects on human health and the
environment. The reduction of graphene oxide by plant extracts is simple, easily accessible,
environment-friendly, sustainable, renewable, and economical. This review highlights different
approaches for the synthesis of reduced graphene oxide with the main focus on green reduction
using plant extracts. Moreover, several applications of reduced graphene oxide in various fields
have also been elaborated. The main aim of this review is to provide deep insights for current
and future researchers related to the greener methods for the synthesis of reduced graphene oxide
along with its potential applications.
Adenovirus Meningoencephalitis and Neurocysticercosis Co-infection:
First Case from India
Authors: Dinkar Anju , Singh Jitendra , Bhavya J.  , Singh Swati , Kumar Nilesh , Kumar Kailash
Published: March 2023

Background:

Adenovirus generally causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. It is
common in children and occasionally in adults. Neurological involvement is rare, which may be mild
aseptic meningitis to potentially fatal acute necrotizing encephalopathy. Recently, viruses have been
reported increasingly to cause CNS infections. Viral aetiology typically varies with age.

Case Presentation:

Here, we report an unusual adenovirus meningoencephalitis with a co-infection of
neurocysticercosis in an immunocompetent adult patient. An 18-year-old healthy female student was
admitted with fever and headache for 11 days and progressive altered behaviour for 5 days, followed
by altered sensorium for 3 days. This variable and unusual presentation of adenoviral infection involving
CNS provoked diagnostic difficulties, but with the help of advanced diagnostics, especially molecular,
exact aetiology was detected. Even with the neurocysticercosis infection in this patient, the outcome
was not adversely affected.

Conclusion:

This unusual co-infection with a successful outcome is the first case of this type in literature.
Different Variants of SARS-CoV-2: A Comprehensive Review on Mutation
Patterns and Pathogenicity
Authors: Rizvi Fahmina , Khan Mohsin Ali , Ansari Waseem Ahmad , Ali Kajim , Khan Mohd. Aamish , Khan Mohammad Faheem
Published: March 2023

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), a single-stranded and positive-
sense RNA virus, is exhibiting a great degree of mutation acclimated to variable environments, posing
a great threat to human life, with numerous SARS-CoV-2 variants. This review aims to analyze
emerging strains of SARS-CoV-2, their mutational pattern, their impact on viral pathogenicity, and the
identification of the targets for the development of vaccines and therapeutics against the virus. SARSCoV-
2 consists of four structural protein codes viz, peplomer protein (S), an envelope protein (E), nucleoprotein
capsid (N), and matrix protein (M), that are involved in the ingression of the viral genome into the
host cell by interacting with the host cell receptor, i.e., human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)
(only S protein is shown to bind to ACE-2 receptor). The review includes consequences of mutations-
D614G (pre-dominant mutation), E484K, N501Y, K417N, L452R, P681H, del69/70, del157/158,
Ins214EPE, and so forth, in alpha, beta, gamma, delta, omicron including other strains of SARS-CoV-2.
Mutations include substitution, deletion, and insertion of amino acids in the spike glycoprotein of the
SARS-CoV-2, resulting in antibody neutralization, immune escape, etc. As a consequence of modifications
in the nucleotide sequence of the viral genome code pushed on by exposure to various environments,
these new strains influence the pathogenicity of the virus.
Surface-Tailored Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Authors: Pandya S.R.
Published: March 2023

Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanomaterials (IOMNMs) are widely used biocompatible and FDA approved nanomaterials to develop numerous biomedical applications. However, bare IOMNMs have shown limited applications due to columbic forces that increase the agglomeration, resulting in increased size. Thus, modifying the surface charge and design of IOMNMs are of much interest while talking about their applications in highly developed medical technologies and biotechnologies inclusive of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) contrast agents, magnetic separation and immobilization of different proteins, antibodies, enzymes and several other biological substances. Usually, IOMNMs are modified with biocompatible functional groups like amine, carboxylic acid, hydroxyl group to enhance their bioavailability. The present article emphasizes possible synthetic approaches for tailored iron oxide nanoparticles and their surface chemistry, allowing both therapeutic and diagnostic applications (theranostic).
Health Literacy, COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy and Related Factors of Individuals Registered with a Family Health Center
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Fatma Özlem , PEKER Günseli
Published: March 2023

Background: This study aimed to examine health literacy and COVID-19 vaccine literacy levels among adults and the factors associated with these levels. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a family health center in Ankara in October-November-December 2021. The sample consisted of 372 adults who agreed to participate in the study. The Personal Information Form, the Health Literacy Scale, and the COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy Scale were used to collect data. Results: It was determined that 55,6% of the participants were women, 52,2% were between the ages of 40-64, 65,1% were married, 51,6% were university graduates, 50,3% had income equal to their expenses, 39,5% had chronic diseases, 85,8% of them had not contracted COVID-19, and 3,5% had not been vaccinated against COVID-19. The mean score of the Health Literacy Scale was 108.19 (SD=14.63). The mean score of the COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy Scale was 2.74 (SD=0.60). The health literacy and COVID-19 vaccine literacy scores of the elderly, individuals with low education and low income levels were found to be significantly lower (p<0.05). Education level, being vaccinated against COVID-19 or not, and health literacy explained 37% of COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy. Conclusions: The current study found that the health literacy level of the participants was sufficient, and the COVID-19 vaccine literacy level was moderate. It was determined that age group, level of education, and level of income affected these levels. In addition, education level, COVID-19 vaccination status and health literacy level were determined as predictors of COVID-19 vaccine literacy. It is recommended to consider predictive factors to increase COVID-19 vaccine literacy.
Çukurova Üniversitesi Öğrencilerinin Sigara İçme Durumu ve Tütün Kontrol Yasasına Bakışları
Authors: POTUK BİLİCİ Begüm , ÖZER Z. Yelda , BOZDEMİR Nafiz
Published: March 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı üniversite öğrencilerinde tütün kullanım yaygınlığını ve öğrencilerin halen yürürlükte olan ‘Tütün Kontrol Yasası’ ile ilgili bakışlarını değerlendirmektir. Materyal ve Metot: Çalışmanın evrenini, 2018-2019 akademik yılında Çukurova Üniversitesinde öğrenim gören lisans öğrencileri oluşturmuştur. Çalışmamıza fen bilimleri (mühendislik), sosyal bilimler (eğitim) ve sağlık bilimleri (tıp) fakülteleri dahil edilmiştir. Bu üç fakülte rastgele örneklem yoluyla seçilmiş, veriler anket yoluyla elde edilmiştir. Anketler öğrencilere sınıflarında yüz yüze açıklama yapılıp dağıtılarak uygulanmıştır. Verilerin istatistiksel değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı analizler (ortalama, standart sapma ve yüzde), ki-kare analizi, student t testi, ANOVA uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya Çukurova Üniversitesinde öğrenim görmekte olan toplam 1412 üniversite öğrencisi dahil edildi. Çalışmaya katılan öğrencilerin yaş ortalaması 21,78±2,81 (16-57) yıl olarak belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerden 726’sı (%52,1) tütün veya tütün ürünü kullandığını belirtti. Fakülteler arası sigara tüketimi mühendislik öğrencilerinde daha fazla bulundu. Sigara içenlerin içinde en yakın arkadaşları arasında sigara içenlerin bulunma yüzdesi sigara içmeyenlerden anlamlı olarak yüksekti. Çalışmamızda sınıf arttıkça içiciliğin de arttığı gözlendi. Katılımcıların %43,2’si Tütün Kontrol Yasasının uygulanmadığını, %20,6’sı Tütün Kontrol Yasasından sonra bırakanlarda artış olduğunu ancak %10,3’ü yasanın uygulandığını düşünmekte idi. Sonuç: Üniversite öğrencilerinin sigara içme oranı sınıfları yükseldikçe artmaktadır. Tütün ve tütün ürünlerinin zararları hakkında bilgilendirme ve bıraktırma çalışmaları bu dönemde önem kazanmaktadır. Sigara ile mücadele stratejilerinde ve sigara bıraktırma çalışmalarında, anne, baba ve arkadaş faktörü göz önünde bulundurulmalıdır. Hem birey hem de çevresi için danışmanlık verilmelidir. Bu konuda aile hekimleri daha etkili hizmet verebilir.
Adölesan yaştaki çocuklarda Hepatit A ve Hepatit C serolojileri ile Hepatit B aşı uygulaması yanıtlarının değerlendirilmesi
Authors: MINGIR Serdar , ŞENSOY Nazlı , DEMİRTÜRK Neşe
Published: March 2023

Amaç: Viral hepatit enfeksiyonları Dünya Sağlık Örgütü tarafından ciddi toplum sağlığı sorunu olarak görülmektedir. Hepatit B ve hepatit C enfeksiyonlarının ülkemizde görülme sıklığı hepatit A enfeksiyonuna göre daha azdır. Çalışmamızın amacı, 1999 ve 2003 doğumlu öğrencilerde doğumlarında rutin uygulanmış olan hepatit B aşı seroprevalansının ve etkinliğinin belirlenmesi, ayrıca hepatit A ve hepatit C seroprevalansını değerlendirmektir. Yöntem: Kesitsel prevalans çalışması olarak planlanan araştırmaya, 2015- 2016 eğitim döneminde toplam 803 öğrenci katıldı. Çalışmada, katılımcıların demografik bilgilerinin ve hepatit B infeksiyonu kaynağı ile ilgili soruların yer aldığı kişisel bilgi formu kullanıldı. Bir tüp venöz kan alındı ve hepatit B yüzey antijeni ve antikoru, anti-core antikoru ve anti-HAV IgG ile hepatit C antikor testleri çalışıldı. Verilerin analizinde; SPSS 18.0 programı, tanımlayıcı istatistikler, ki kare testi kullanıldı, p<0.05 anlamlı kabul edildi. Bulgular: Çalışmamıza katılan 803 öğrencinin %56'sı (n=454) kız, %44'ü (n=349) erkekti. Çalışmamızda Anti-HBs seropozitiflik oranı 17 yaş grubunda %90,5 (353/390), 13 yaş grubunda ise %51,6 (213/413) olarak bulundu; aralarındaki fark anlamlıydı (p<0,001). Araştırmamızda anti-HAV IgG seropozitiflik oranı %16,8 (n=135) ve anti-HCV seropozitiflik oranı ise %0,6 (n=5) olarak belirlendi. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak 17 yaş grubunda yüksek bir anti-HBs seropozitiflik prevalansı olduğu belirlendi. Hepatit A enfeksiyonu açısından bakıldığında ise hem 13 hem de 17 yaş grubunda hastalığa yakalanma oranının düşük olması, ergenlik döneminde Hepatit A aşısının gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bölgemizdeki yaş grupları arasındaki fark, aşı etkinliğinin uzun vadeli sonuçlarının takibinin gerekli olduğunu göstermektedir.
Sağlık Çalışanlarının “COVID-19’a İlişkin Algılarının İncelenmesi: Bir Metafor Analizi
Authors: KIZILTAŞ Ayşe , SARUC Semra
Published: March 2023

Giriş: COVID 19 pandemisiyle birlikte sağlık çalışanlarının iş yükü artmış, tüm hayati risklerine rağmen sağlık sektöründeki tüm meslek grupları görevlerini özveriyle yerine getirmişlerdir. Salgının başlangıcından bu yana, medyada hastalıkla mücadeleyi tanımlamak için “dalga”, “tsunami”, “pandemi ile mücadele” ve “savaş” gibi metaforlar kullanılmakta, sağlık çalışanları için de “salgınla savaşta en ön safta yer alan kahramanlar” gibi metaforlar yaygın biçimde kullanılmaktadır. Amaç: COVID 19 pandemi sürecinde önemli rol üstlenen sağlık çalışanlarının bu süreçten ne şekilde etkilendikleri önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı sağlık çalışanlarının COVID-19’ a yönelik algılarını ortaya koymaktır. Yöntem: Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden fenomenolojik tasarım kullanılmış, sağlık çalışanlarının COVID-19 algısı metafor analizi aracılığıyla incelenmiştir. Çalışma 147 sağlık çalışanın katılımıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sağlık çalışanlarının COVID-19’a ilişkin algılarını belirlemek için sağlık çalışanlarından “Bence COVID-19 (Corona) .................gibidir, çünkü ..….” cümlesini tamamlamaları istenmiştir. Veriler, içerik analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Verilerin analizi sonucunda sağlık çalışanları tarafından üretilen toplam 52 metafor elde edilmiştir. Metaforlar 10 kategori altında değerlendirilmiştir. Bu kategoriler; farkındalık, yaşam düzeninde değişiklikler, insanlığa uyarı, belirsizlik/kontrol edilemezlik, kaygı/endişe, sınırlanma/kısıtlılık, tıbbi gerçeklik, özlem, ölüm/kayıp ve mesleki değerini sorgulama olarak sıralanmıştır. COVID-19'u "belirsizlik", "kısıtlama" ve "endişe-kaygı" olarak değerlendiren sağlık çalışanlarının yanı sıra büyük bir bölümünün COVID-19'u farkındalık olarak nitelendirmesi ve yaşam düzeninde değişime yol açtığını bildirmesi dikkat çekicidir. Çalışmada, COVID-19 ile ilişkilendirilen olumsuz yüklemelerin genel olarak daha yaygın olduğu ancak aynı zamanda hayata dair olumlu farkındalıkların da olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Sonuç: COVID-19’u anlamlandırma biçimlerine ilişkin bilginin sağlık çalışanlarına yönelik düzenlemeler ve önleyici gelişimsel müdahalelere katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
The effect of eating behaviors and sleeping habits of children aged 6-12 on obesity
Authors: Haylı Çiğdem Müge , Demir Kösem Dilek
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of eating behaviors and sleeping habits of children aged 6-12 years on obesity.

Material and Metod: The data required for the research were collected online between 21 May 2022 and 15 July 2022. The study group of the research consisted of children aged 6-12 years. In data collection, online survey method, socio-demographic data collection form, three-factor eating scale, child sleep habits questionnaire (CHA) were used from 220 children aged 6-12 years who had parental consent, participated voluntarily, and were selected by convenience sampling method, one of the improbable sampling methods. SPSS 26.0 data analysis program was used in the statistical analysis of the data obtained in the study, and t-test and one-way Anova test and regression were used to examine the effects of children's eating behaviors and sleeping habits on obesity.

Result: In the study, it was revealed that children's sleep habits and uncontrolled eating, cognitive restriction, emotional eating behaviors were similar to each other according to age groups, gender, education level, night sleep interval, total sleeping time. It has been stated that children are at risk of obesity depending on the degree of eating behavior and sleeping habits of children.

Conclusion: It is recommended to conduct studies on the effects of eating behaviors and sleeping habits of children aged 6-12 on obesity.
Salud mental y carga mental de trabajo en trabajadores de establecimientos educativos chilenos en contexto de COVID-19
Authors: Ossa Cornejo Carlos , Jiménez Figueroa Andrés , Gómez Urrutia Verónica
Published: March 2023

La actual pandemia por COVID-19 ha generado un gran impacto en los países y las personas, modificando los procesos y acciones laborales y educativas principalmente. En el ámbito educativo, muchos países han implementado teletrabajo y teleducación, lo que ha generado situaciones de estrés y sobrecarga laboral por el traspaso y modificación de las tareas. Este estudio analiza las condiciones de salud mental y la percepción de carga mental de trabajo en 311 funcionarios, docentes y no docentes, de 9 establecimientos chilenos, 246 mujeres y 65 hombres. Se aplicaron dos instrumentos, la escala Depresión-ansiedad-estrés (DASS 21) y la Escala subjetiva de carga mental de trabajo (ESCAM), analizándose los datos de forma descriptiva y correlacional. Los resultados muestran respecto de salud mental, niveles medio en estrés, así como bajos en depresión y ansiedad; mientras que en carga mental de trabajo se observa una percepción medianamente alta en las dimensiones demanda cognitiva, características de la tarea y organización de tiempo, mientras que una percepción media en las dimensiones ritmo de trabajo y consecuencias para la salud; se encontraron además, correlaciones positivas, significativas y medianamente altas entre la dimensión consecuencias para la salud, de la escala de carga mental de trabajo y las dimensiones de estrés, depresión y ansiedad; además de diferencias significativas entre grupos según género y labor realizada. Se concluye que las modificaciones obligatorias debido a la pandemia han afectado a los funcionarios en su salud mental y la precepción de carga de sus actividades, aumentando el estrés negativo.
Listado de angiospermas epífitas que conforman jardines de hormigas de Azteca gnava (Formicidae) en el sureste de México
Authors: Morales Linares Jonas , Flores-Palacios Alejandro , Ramos-Robles Michelle Ivonne , Vásquez-Bolaños Miguel
Published: March 2023

Antecedentes y Objetivos: El dosel de las selvas húmedas alberga una gran diversidad de plantas epífitas y hormigas arborícolas. Estos grupos biológicos suelen ser estudiados individualmente sin considerar sus interacciones, pero pueden establecer mutualismos complejos y especializados como los jardines de hormigas, los cuales son un ensamble particular de angiospermas epífitas cultivadas por hormigas. El objetivo de este trabajo fue presentar el primer listado comentado y los mapas de distribución de las epífitas y una especie de hormiga que se asocian en jardines de hormigas reportados en el sureste de México.Métodos: Se recopilaron registros de ocurrencia de las especies de angiospermas epífitas y hormigas en la literatura especializada, registros de herbario y fotografías disponibles en bases de datos en línea nacionales e internacionales, así como observaciones en campo. Resultados clave: Un total de ocho especies de epífitas pertenecientes a seis familias de angiospermas y la hormiga Azteca gnava, fueron documentados en el sureste de México (de Veracruz a Quintana Roo), siendo los límites entre los estados de Tabasco y Chiapas en donde se concentra la mayor diversidad. Epidendrum flexuosum fue la especie más representativa de los jardines de hormigas en el sureste de México.Conclusiones: Los jardines de hormigas son sistemas complejos y su estudio en México es incipiente, por lo que se espera que este trabajo incentive tanto el estudio como la conservación de las especies del dosel y sus mutualismos.
Radioecological problems in the site of the former Lermontov Production Association "Almaz" for mining and processing of uranium ore. Review
Authors:   Russian Institute of Radiology and Agroecology, Panov A.V.
Published: March 2023

This paper presents the comprehensive analysis of long-term study of radioecological situation at the site of the former Lermontov Production Association “Almaz” (LPA “Almaz”). The history of LPA and "uranium heritage" objects creation has been considered: the association consisted of two mines with adits and rock dumps, the hydrometallurgical plant and a dump. Emissions and discharges of natural radionuclides during the LPA “Almaz” operation (1950-1991) and the impact of radiation on human health and the environment after its shutdown were assessed. Though a lot of remediation work was made, in the near future radiation safety in the territory of the former LPA “Almaz” location is not guaranteed. The important radioecological problems in the territory of the enterprise location have been specified. Areas of terrestrial ecosystems, industrial and residential buildings in which the content of radon isotopes in the atmosphere exceeded the standards have been identified. Heavy natural radionuclides with high specific activity have been found in dumps, and the increased content of the radionuclides have been found in the soil of adjacent agricultural fields. Risks of exceeding the established national radiation safety standards NRB-99/2009 for natural radionuclides in underground waters of mines and in some foodstuffs produced near the tunnels have been assessed. Gaps in radioecological data for a number of radionuclides, ecosystems and food groups have been identified. The necessity of further monitoring of the radiation situation at the objects of LPA ”Almaz” and in the territory of the enterprise location is substantiated. The program for radioecological monitoring of the lowest atmospheric layer, terrestrial (natural, agricultural, anthropogenic) and aquatic (groundwater and surface water) ecosystems. Monitoring objects, parameters to be measured, list of radionuclides, as well as periodicity of taking samples and making measurements in objects of the LPA ”Almaz” and adjacent territory have ben specified. Monitoring will provide data for a correct assessment of human and biota radiation doses, with account for all dose-generating radionuclides and exposure pathways.
Developing an e-Prehabilitation System of Care for Young Adults Diagnosed With Cancer: User-Centered Design Study
Authors: McCann Lisa , Hewitt Christopher , McMillan Kathryn A
Published: March 2023

Background

A diagnosis of cancer in adolescence or young adulthood can pose many different and unique challenges for individuals, as well as their families and friends. Drawing on the concept of prehabilitation, the provision of high-quality, accessible, timely, reliable, and appropriate information, care, and support for young adults with cancer and their families is critical to ensure that they feel equipped and empowered to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and care. Increasingly, digital health interventions offer opportunities to augment current health care information and support provision. Co-designing these digital health interventions can help to ensure that they are meaningful and relevant to the patient cohort, thereby maximizing their accessibility and acceptability.

Objective

This study had 4 primary interlinked objectives: understand the support needs of young adults with cancer at the time of diagnosis, understand the potential role of a digital health solution to assist in the delivery of prehabilitation for young adults with cancer, identify appropriate technologies and technological platforms for a digital prehabilitation system of care, and develop a prototype for a digital prehabilitation system of care.

Methods

This was a qualitative study using interviews and surveys. Young adults aged 16 to 26 years diagnosed with cancer within the last 3 years were invited to participate in individual user-requirement interviews or surveys. Health care professionals specializing in the treatment and care of young adults with cancer and digital health professionals working in the industry were also interviewed or completed a survey. Consensus feedback interviews were conducted with 3 young adults and 2 health care professionals after the development of the first generation of the prototype app.

Results

In total, 7 individual interviews and 8 surveys were completed with young adults with a range of cancer diagnoses. Moreover, 6 individual interviews and 9 surveys were completed with health care professionals, and 3 digital health professionals participated in one-on-one interviews. A prototype app with the working name of Cancer Helpmate was developed based on these collective participant data. Overall, feedback from participants across the data collection activities suggests that the concept for the app was positive during these developmental stages. Further insightful ideas for the app’s future development were also identified.

Conclusions

Young adults with cancer and health care professionals are responsive to the need for more digitally driven services to be developed. Further development of an app such as Cancer Helpmate, which incorporates key features and functionalities directly informed by users, could help to augment the support provided to young adults with cancer.
Association Between Internet Searches Related to Suicide/Self-harm and Adolescent Suicide Death in South Korea in 2016-2020: Secondary Data Analysis
Authors: Choi Won-Seok , Han Junhee , Hong Hyun Ju
Published: March 2023

Background

Previous studies have investigated the association between suicide and internet search volumes of terms related to suicide or self-harm. However, the results varied by people’s age, period, and country, and no study has exclusively investigated suicide or self-harm rates among adolescents.

Objective

This study aims to determine the association between the internet search volumes of terms related to suicide/self-harm and the number of suicides among South Korean adolescents. We investigated gender differences in this association and the time lag between the internet search volumes of the terms and the connected suicide deaths.

Methods

We selected 26 search terms related to suicide and self-harm among South Korean adolescents, and the search volumes of these terms for adolescents aged 13-18 years were obtained from the leading internet search engine in South Korea (Naver Datalab). A data set was constructed by combining data from Naver Datalab and the number of suicide deaths of adolescents on a daily basis from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2020. Spearman rank correlation and multivariate Poisson regression analyses were performed to identify the association between the search volumes of the terms and the suicide deaths during that period. The time lag between suicide death and the increasing trend in the search volumes of the related terms was estimated from the cross-correlation coefficients.

Results

Significant correlations were observed within the search volumes of the 26 terms related to suicide/self-harm. The internet search volumes of several terms were associated with the number of suicide deaths among South Korean adolescents, and this association differed by gender. The search volume for “dropout” showed a statistically significant correlation with the number of suicides in all adolescent population groups. The correlation between the internet search volume for “dropout” and the connected suicide deaths was the strongest for a time lag of 0 days. In females, self-harm and academic score showed significant associations with suicide deaths, but academic score showed a negative correlation, and the time lags with the strongest correlations were 0 and –11 days, respectively. In the total population, self-harm and suicide method were associated with the number of suicides, and the time lags with the strongest correlations were +7 and 0 days, respectively.

Conclusions

This study identifies a correlation between suicides and internet search volumes related to suicide/self-harm among South Korean adolescents, but the relatively weak correlation (incidence rate ratio 0.990-1.068) should be interpreted with caution.
Regional Differences in Medical Costs of Chronic Kidney Disease in the South Korean Population: Marginalized Two-Part Model (Preprint)
Authors: Park Minah , Yun Choa , Joo Jae Hong , Kang Soo Hyun , Jeong Sung Hoon , Nam Chung-Mo , Park Eun-Cheol , Han Yoondae , Jang Sung In
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

There are regional gaps in the access to medical services for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and it is necessary to reduce those gaps, including the gaps involving medical costs.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to analyze regional differences in the medical costs associated with CKD in the South Korean population.

METHODS

This longitudinal cohort study included participants randomly sampled from the National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort of South Korea. To select those who were newly diagnosed with CKD, we excluded those who were diagnosed in 2002-2003 and 2018-2019. A total of 5903 patients with CKD were finally included. We used a marginalized two-part longitudinal model to assess total medical costs.

RESULTS

Our cohort included 4775 (59.9%) men and 3191 (40.1%) women. Of these, 971 (12.2%) and 6995 (87.8%) lived in medically vulnerable and nonvulnerable regions, respectively. The postdiagnosis costs showed a significant difference between the regions (estimate: –0.0152, 95% confidence limit: –0.0171 to –0.0133). The difference in medical expenses between the vulnerable and nonvulnerable regions showed an increase each year after the diagnosis.

CONCLUSIONS

Patients with CKD living in medically vulnerable regions are likely to have higher postdiagnostic medical expenses compared to those living in regions that are not medically vulnerable. Efforts to improve early diagnosis of CKD are needed. Relevant policies should be drafted to decrease the medical costs of patients with CKD disease living in medically deprived areas.
A Mobile Self-Management App (CanSelfMan) for Children With Cancer and Their Caregivers: Usability and Compatibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Mehdizadeh Hamed , Asadi Farkhondeh , Nazemi Eslam , Mehrvar Azim , Yazdanian Azade , Emami Hassan
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

Despite the increasing development of different smartphone apps in the health care domain, most of these apps lack proper evaluation. In fact, with the rapid development of smartphones and wireless communication infrastructure, many health care systems around the world are using these apps to provide health services for people without sufficient scientific efforts to design, develop, and evaluate them.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to evaluate the usability of CanSelfMan, a self-management app that provides access to reliable information to improve communication between health care providers and children with cancer and their parents/caregivers, facilitating remote monitoring and promoting medication adherence.

METHODS

We performed debugging and compatibility tests in a simulated environment to identify possible errors. Then, at the end of the 3-week period of using the app, children with cancer and their parents/caregivers filled out the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) to evaluate the usability of the CanSelfMan app and their level of user satisfaction.

RESULTS

During the 3 weeks of CanSelfMan use, 270 cases of symptom evaluation and 194 questions were recorded in the system by children and their parents/caregivers and answered by oncologists. After the end of the 3 weeks, 44 users completed the standard UEQ user experience questionnaire. According to the children’s evaluations, attractiveness (mean 1.956, SD 0.547) and efficiency (mean 1.934, SD 0.499) achieved the best mean results compared with novelty (mean 1.711, SD 0.481). Parents/caregivers rated efficiency at a mean of 1.880 (SD 0.316) and attractiveness at a mean of 1.853 (SD 0.331). The lowest mean score was reported for novelty (mean 1.670, SD 0.225).

CONCLUSIONS

In this study, we describe the evaluation process of a self-management system to support children with cancer and their families. Based on the feedback and scores obtained from the usability evaluation, it seems that the children and their parents find CanSelfMan to be an interesting and practical idea to provide reliable and updated information on cancer and help them manage the complications of this disease.
Exploring community engagement challenges in the mining sector of South Africa
Authors: Zembe Solomon , Barnes Dr Neil
Published: March 2023

South Africa has recently experienced an increase in unrest within urban and rural communities, despite attempts from both government and business levels to engage communities through community engagement (CE) forums. This has had a negative impact on the operations of businesses in the mining industry in South Africa. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore CE challenges in the South African mining sector, to understand the dynamics and factors affecting the peaceful equilibrium between the relevant stakeholder groups using CE best practices. The study used qualitative research methods where semi-structured interviews, as well as focus group discussion, was conducted among different stakeholders who were selected purposefully. Data were thematically analysed using the Atlasti software programme. The following themes were identified: Anglo social way, CE approaches, CE structures, guiding policies, terms of references and municipality framework. It was recommended that community members need to be educated about how the mine interacts with the community, its activities, and their participation.
“She is Present in Offstage, Absent in Mainstream”- Unheard Voices of Women in Shrilal Shukla's Raag Darbari
Authors: Goyal Keshav
Published: March 2023

This work seeks to constitute the unexplored area in Shrilal Shukla's Raag Darbari, which is the lack of representation and absent female voices in the novel, by looking at the liminality of their participation in the larger rubric of politics, education and economics etc. The research examines the ‘subjectivity and positioning of women’, which is in contrast to the delineation of the male voices in the novel. The work diverges from the current readings of the text, which focuses on the satirical aspect of the novel. The paper accentuates on the autonomy of women and their indulgence in the role play of the novel by locating them within the corpus of Anchalik Literature. The paper is doing textual analysis by aid of feminist reading of the novel. The task is accomplished, keeping in mind the Feminist Mystique theory of Betty Friedan and Patricia Collins and Dorothy Smith’s Feminist Standpoint Theory. The main findings of the research demonstrate the urgency of issue where feminine ideals of women are completely out of the picture. The larger concern of this paper not only focuses on the objectivity of women but also their subjectivity. As a result, the research shifts the lens of looking at it from satirical framework to inherent gender struggles in the narrative.
Some Features of the Learning - Success in the Land of “Co Bon”
Authors: Dung Trinh Tien
Published: March 2023

Located in the deltas of Ma River, Chu River, Co Bon village, Dong Thanh commune, Dong Son district, Thanh Hoa province, it is an ancient land, where the sacred gas of rivers and mountains converges, gathering of residential areas long before. Not only that, but this place is also famous for its glorious tradition in the process of building and defending the country and carrying many traditional cultural features of the nation. One of them is the tradition of studiousness - academic excellence. Perhaps that's why this place is always mentioned as the "cradle", the "umbrella" of the Thanh school, producing many talents whose names and careers are recorded in history books, and admired by the people.
Current Understanding of the Transmission, Diagnosis, and Treatment of H. pylori Infection: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Aljaberi Hend Sadeq Mohammed , Ansari Nida Khalid , Xiong Mengqiu , Peng Hongxin , He Bangshun , Wang Shukui
Published: March 2023

H. pylori infection is a prevalent bacterial infection that affects the gastric mucosa of humans, with a prevalence ranging from 30% to 90%, depending on the region. The infection is a significant cause of gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer. In this comprehensive review, we discuss the current understanding of the transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of H. pylori infection. We describe the risk factors and epidemiology of the infection, along with its pathogenesis, which involves multiple virulence factors that contribute to the colonization and survival of the bacteria in the acidic stomach environment. Diagnostic tests for H. pylori infection include invasive and non-invasive methods, with the choice of test depending on several factors. Treatment of H. pylori infection is aimed at eradicating the bacteria and preventing complications. Antibiotic-based triple or quadruple therapy, in combination with acid-suppressing agents, is the standard treatment, but antibiotic resistance is an emerging problem that needs to be addressed. This comprehensive review provides a useful resource for clinicians, researchers, and public health officials involved in managing H. pylori infection and its associated complications.
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Education
Authors: Ansari Asif Kareem , KG Samuel Sam , Baby Bibitha C
Published: March 2023

Abstract: This paper’s objective is to show a framework for the VR and AR-based combined learning materials. VR and AR objects can stay incorporated into other educational material as by establishing effective education programmes, learning events, or other kinds of learning activities, learning objects can indeed be created. This essay reviews the study on both augmented and virtual reality and analyses holistic application techniques for the educational process. The proposed model supports the authors' findings and yields suggestions for its use.
Nanofibers: The Novel Technology
Authors: Jadhav Rohit Balasaheb , Mane Aasawaree , Tasgaonkar Rupali Rajesh
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Polymer nanofibers, with diameters in the nanometer range, possess larger surface areas per unit mass and permit easier addition of surface functionalities compared with polymer microfibers. Research on polymer nanofibers, nanofiber mats, and their applications has seen a remarkable growth over the last few years. Unique properties of Nanofibers have attracted for the designing of controlled drug delivery systems due to high surface area to volume ratio, porosity so only we can applied in advance application such as Biodegradable and controlled drug delivery systems. The benefits of the fibrous carriers are site specific delivery of drugs to the body.