bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Occupational exposure and cancer: an umbrella review
Authors: Guimarães Raphael Mendonça , Dutra Viviane Gomes Parreira , Ayres Andréia Rodrigues Gonçalves , Garbin Helena Beatriz da Rocha , Martins Thalyta Cássia de Freitas , Meira Karina Cardoso
Published: July 2022

Abstract Objective: to provide an overview of the associations between occupational exposure and risk of occurrence or death from cancer. Methods: this umbrella review used the Medline and Web of Science databases. Based on the search protocol, meta-analysis was included for several occupational circumstances and selected cancers that had some level of evidence associated with the occupation. Results: 37 meta-analysis were included, covering 18 cancer locations. By assessing the heterogeneity of studies, quality of evidence, and strength of association, results highly indicated associations between solvent exposure and multiple myeloma, asbestos and lung cancer, hydrocarbons and upper aerodigestive tract cancer, occupational stress and colorectal cancer. Conclusion: robust evidence shows an association between occupational exposures and types of cancer not initially foreseen in the guidelines for work-related cancer surveillance in Brazil. Gaps in relevant exposures require further research and more consistent meta-analysis, including: exposure to inorganic dust and lung cancer and mesothelioma; solvents and hematological tumors. Evidence of cancer in other anatomical regions was less robust, showing signs of uncertainty or bias.
Exposição ocupacional e câncer: uma revisão guarda-chuva
Authors: Guimarães Raphael Mendonça , Dutra Viviane Gomes Parreira , Ayres Andréia Rodrigues Gonçalves , Garbin Helena Beatriz da Rocha , Martins Thalyta Cássia de Freitas , Meira Karina Cardoso
Published: July 2022

Resumo Objetivo: fornecer uma visão geral das associações entre exposição ocupacional e risco da ocorrência ou morte por câncer. Métodos: esta revisão guarda-chuva da literatura utilizou as bases Medline e Web of Science. A partir de protocolo de busca, foram incluídas metanálises para diversas circunstâncias ocupacionais e cânceres selecionados que possuíssem algum nível de evidência para associação com ocupação. Resultados: foram incluídas 37 metanálises, abrangendo 18 localizações de câncer. Considerando a avaliação da heterogeneidade dos estudos, da qualidade da evidência e da força de associação, obteve-se evidências altamente sugestivas de associações entre exposição a solvente e mieloma múltiplo; amianto e câncer de pulmão; hidrocarbonetos e câncer de trato aerodigestivo superior; e estresse ocupacional e câncer colorretal. Conclusão: há evidências robustas para associar exposições ocupacionais e tipos de câncer não previstos, inicialmente, nas orientações de vigilância do câncer relacionado ao trabalho no Brasil. Permanecem lacunas sobre exposições de grande relevância, que carecem de metanálises mais consistentes, por exemplo, exposição a poeiras inorgânicas e câncer de pulmão e mesotelioma; exposição a solventes e tumores hematológicos. Evidências de câncer em outras regiões anatômicas foram menos robustas, apresentando indícios de incerteza ou viés.
Estudo exploratório sobre análise multimodal da atenção compartilhada
Authors: Sugahara Mayara Kamimura , Silva Simoni Camilo , Scattolin Monica , Cruz Fernanda Miranda da , Perissinoto Jacy , Tamanaha Ana Carina
Published: July 2022

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi produzir análise multimodal exploratória sobre a atenção compartilhada. Utilizou-se a ferramenta ELAN (EUDICO Language Annotator), software com recursos para sincronização temporal e especiais para modalidades verbal e não verbal, que facilitam a visualização e anotação de contextos interacionais. Foram analisados e transcritos trechos de dez minutos de sessão de avaliação fonoaudiológica de uma criança em investigação para transtorno do espectro do autismo (TEA) e outra, com desenvolvimento típico, pareadas por faixa etária e gênero. Foram investigadas e quantificadas as ocorrências espontâneas de direcionamento do olhar das crianças para: os olhos do interlocutor; os brinquedos e/ou brincadeiras; os olhos do interlocutor – brinquedos (atenção compartilhada). As ocorrências de direcionamento do olhar diferiram entre as crianças de forma quantitativa e qualitativa. A criança com suspeita de TEA não produziu episódio de atenção compartilhada, nem direcionou seu olhar para o interlocutor. Foram 56 ocorrências de direcionamentos de olhar apenas para os brinquedos. A criança em desenvolvimento típico produziu 18 ocorrências de atenção compartilhada, sendo que, em todas as vezes que direcionou o olhar para os olhos do interlocutor, o fez para compartilhar o brinquedo ou brincadeira. Observou-se, ainda, 37 ocorrências de direcionamento do olhar para o brinquedo. A partir da análise exploratória produzida pela ferramenta ELAN, foi possível observar que houve diferença em número de ocorrência e trajetória do olhar entre as duas crianças e verificar que a atenção compartilhada esteve ausente na criança com risco para TEA.
Video Head Impulse Test and central nervous system diseases: a integrative review
Authors: Evangelista Alanna Stefany de Lima , Taveira Karinna Veríssimo Meira , Diniz Júnior José , Dourado Júnior Mário Emílio Teixeira , Mantello Erika Barioni
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the applicability of the Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) in central nervous system (CNS) diseases, as well as the results found and the diseases described. Research strategy Integrative literature review, in which nine electronic databases were searched using the keyword “video head impulse test”. Selection criteria Studies that used the vHIT in the diagnosis of CNS diseases were included, and studies published before 2009, studies that performed other clinical investigation procedures or that concerned the diagnosis of peripheral vestibular diseases were excluded. Results The final sample consisted of 18 studies. The verified results show that the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) has shown alteration in this population. Suggestive findings of central involvement were observed, such as lower gain or average VOR in the vertical semicircular canals than in the lateral ones, increased gain, the negative correlation of gain with disease severity in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, cutoff point of 0.70, and gain asymmetry of less than 20% to differentiate vestibular neuritis from a stroke in the medial branch of the posteroinferior cerebellar artery, normal gain with altered oculomotor tests, presence of spontaneous vertical nystagmus, as well as alterations in the VOR with and without visual enhancement, in saccadic pursuit, and the tilt deviation test. Conclusion We found that the vHIT applies to the assessment of high-frequency VOR in individuals with CNS diseases since it provided clinical evidence of changes in peripheral and central vestibular function in different neurological conditions
Epidemiological profile of users referred to speech therapy in a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Santos Bruna Denardi , Rockenbach Sheila Petry , Donicht Gabriele , Santos Caue Denardi
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Purpose This research aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile of users referred to speech therapy in the city of Canoas/RS. Methods This is an epidemiological, cross-sectional and descriptive study. The research was based on data from the Canoas/RS. Integrated Health Services Management System (SIGSS), with collection of the waiting list for speech therapy, under the control of the Municipal Regulation Board. Results The waiting list included 850 referrals to Speech Therapy, dating from 01/18/2018 to 08/27/2021. The highest number of referrals was from children aged 4 to 7 years, with 244 (28%), 484 male users (56.9%), 702 white (82.6%) and referred by primary care (totaling 76, two%). The waiting time on the regulation list averaged 17.89 months (one year and six months) and varied with 186 users waiting between 7-12 months (21.8%), 168 users waiting between 0.6 months (19.7%) and 167 users waiting between 25-30 months (19.6%). The main complaints were language and speech (60.2%). Conclusion According to the data found, there was a damming of the demand for speech therapy care by the SUS in Canoas/RS., with low turnover and long waiting time for the rehabilitation of users, mostly children. This study is expected to help in the identification of this demand, and thus, enable the creation of public policies of habilitation or rehabilitation in the municipality and improve the population's access to specialized care.
Definition of water quality variability parameters and dynamics to improve management in a deep canyon type subtropical hydroelectric reservoir
Authors: Guedes Damião Maciel , Rodrigues Lucia Ribeiro , Bravo Juan Martin , Marques David Manuel Lelinho da Motta , Fragoso Júnior Carlos Ruberto , Cavalcanti José Rafael , Nascimento Glaucia
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Spatial and temporal variability patterns of water quality were evaluated through monthly collection of water samples (surface, sub-surface and bottom) from 2005 to 2012. Principal Component Analysis was used to define the relative importance of each variable and Anova (two way) to analyze the significance of differences in water quality in the longitudinal axis of the reservoir. The variables: turbidity, Secchi transparency, residence time and temperature have greater importance on water quality. It was observed spatial and temporal gradients, related to the circulation, sedimentation and resuspension processes, and the influence of low flow, high residence time and winter mixing of water column on the cycling of solids and nutrients may explain the variation in these processes. The use of multivariate statistical analysis methods provided important information to understand these processes, it helps the interpretation of complex data to improve monitoring, and use of information to decision makers.
Protected springs water resilience in watershed of south of Brazil
Authors: Todeschini Raul , Swarowsky Alexandre , Panziera André Gonçalves , Erthal Guilherme Lemes , Horn João Francisco Carlexo , Cruz Jussara Cabral
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Springs of the Vacacaí-Mirim river basin, in the Atlantic Forest biome, are protected by law because they provide an environmental service through water supply. No study provided identification, estimates and information about the seasonality of water resilience and environmental conditions of these springs, which supply the central region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This study monitored headwater flow volume and interpreted the results through seasonality and use of the flow duration curve, characterizing the springs and showing the water production capacity. As a result, the springs presented higher flow duration curve contrasts. Considering consistent monitoring time, differences in flow characteristics occurred in the analyzed springs allowed to qualify based on their persistence, temporary or ephemeral flow, showing which springs are more resilient. The shape of the flow permanence curve was different for each spring in the basin. The study was able to determine the flow duration curve and confirm the resilience and reality of a headwater of the Vacacaí-Mirim river basin, being more accurate and necessary than estimates of flow from springs.
Proposta de modelo para gestão de livros digitais por meio da Web Semântica
Authors: SERRA Liliana Giusti , SANTARÉM SEGUNDO José Eduardo
Published: July 2022

Resumo Este artigo é resultado de uma pesquisa qualitativa realizada por meio de análise conceitual com vistas a elaborar um modelo para gestão de dados bibliográficos e de licenciamento de livros digitais contratados junto a fornecedores utilizando a tecnologia da Web Semântica. Foram identificadas algumas dificuldades relatadas por bibliotecas na gestão dos livros licenciados, como a qualidade dos metadados, aspectos do desenvolvimento de uma coleção, gestão dos livros licenciados e a geração de indicadores. No aspecto da Web Semântica, foram estudados o Linked Data, o Linked Open Data e o Linked Enterprise Data, visando a troca de dados abertos e fechados. Como resultado da pesquisa foi possível estruturar um modelo onde dados bibliográficos podem ser trocados abertamente entre bibliotecas e fornecedores, e metadados de licenciamento são trocados somente entre as partes envolvidas. Com o modelo, os fornecedores podem disponibilizar datasets com dados bibliográficos e de licenciamento, favorecendo a atualização dos pacotes contratados e o processo de licenciamento como um todo. A biblioteca pode contribuir com a qualidade dos registros bibliográficos dos fornecedores, além de reduzir os ajustes nos dados do catálogo e de licenciamento, mantendo as estatísticas de utilização dos livros contratados. A aplicação desse modelo, além de confirmar sua possibilidade de uso, permite maior visibilidade e alcance aos catálogos das bibliotecas a partir do momento em que elas podem estruturar e publicar seus registros de acordo com as boas práticas para publicação de dados na web, posicionando as bibliotecas como provedoras de dados confiáveis e contribuindo com a web dos dados.
Extracción de información de documentos PDF para su uso en la indización automática de e-books
Authors: GIL-LEIVA Isidoro , FUJITA Mariângela Spotti Lopes , REDIGOLO Franciele Marques , SARAN Jordan Ferreira
Published: July 2022

Resumen El número de libros electrónicos que ingresan en las bibliotecas en formato PDF cada día es mayor, complicando y haciendo casi inviables algunos procesos realizados tradicionalmente de forma manual por los bibliotecarios, como es la asignación de materias. En este contexto, se hace necesario el diseño y desarrollo de aplicaciones que asistan a los bibliotecarios. Teniendo esto en consideración, presentamos en este trabajo la evaluación de herramientas de extracción de información de libros en PDF que podrían usarse posteriormente como materia prima para un sistema de indización automática. Para ello, realizamos una primera evaluación de cinco softwares (PDFMiner.six, PDFAct, PDF-extract, PDFExtract y Grobib) y, posteriormente, como PDFAct consiguió el mejor rendimiento, hicimos una segunda evaluación para averiguar su capacidad para identificar y extraer informaciones de los libros, tales como títulos, índices, secciones, títulos de tablas y gráficos y referencias bibliográficas, informaciones relevantes para cualquier sistema de indización. Se concluye que ninguna de las herramientas evaluadas extrae adecuadamente las diferentes partes de libros en PDF, si bien, PDFAct ha logrado un rendimiento superior al del resto.
Ordinance ontology: ontologia para representação de portarias emitidas por instituições federais de ensino
Authors: SILVA Anderson Veiga da , JACYNTHO Mark Douglas de Azevedo
Published: July 2022

Resumo As instituições federais de ensino do Brasil geram e publicam uma grande quantidade de documentos eletrônicos para as mais diversas atividades realizadas. Existem vários tipos de documentos, cada um com uma finalidade e, dentre eles, as portarias são utilizadas para, entre outras coisas, oficializar atos administrativos que definem competências e estabelecem normas e procedimentos. Para exemplificar, apenas no ano de 2019 o Instituto Federal Fluminense publicou cerca de 2500 portarias e essas, assim como os outros tipos de documentos oficiais, são publicadas em formato de documento de texto simples, sem qualquer tipo de estruturação do conteúdo, o que impossibilita a realização de consultas refinadas baseadas no conteúdo descrito. Para permitir a estruturação do conteúdo, a Web Semântica fornece um conjunto de tecnologias e padrões para representação formal de informações relacionadas a determinado domínio de conhecimento. Essa representação formal é baseada em um modelo chamado ontologia, que permite descrever objetos e propriedades do domínio de conhecimento, além de possibilitar a inferência de novos conhecimentos com base em axiomas pré-estabelecidos. Este artigo apresenta o desenvolvimento e a validação de uma ontologia para descrever as portarias publicadas por instituições federais de ensino, a fim de possibilitar a estruturação do conhecimento contido dentro desses documentos e, consequentemente, permitir o uso dessas informações estruturadas para a realização de pesquisas precisas mais rebuscadas. É esperado que este trabalho forneça uma base para o desenvolvimento de novas ontologias que possibilitem a descrição dos demais tipos de documentos publicados por instituições públicas de ensino.
O ATIVISMO DIGITAL DAS CRIANÇAS EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA
Authors: Serrão Bianca Orrico , Sarmento Manuel J. , Santana Juliana Prates
Published: July 2022

RESUMO O presente trabalho, realizado pelo viés da Sociologia da Infância, tem como objetivo principal apresentar algumas das ações das crianças consideradas digital influencers para a promoção de conscientização e enfrentamento daCovid-19. A recolha dos dados foi realizada a partir de uma etnografia digital, analisando as redes sociais e notícias vinculadas na mídia de onze crianças de diferentes países (Brasil, Estados Unidos, Uganda e Suécia). Foi possível identificar que a Internet tem possibilitado uma visibilidade a grupos minoritários, como as crianças, permitindo que esse grupo social se engaje em ações que considera relevantes, obtendo maior visibilidade de suas lutas por meio das redes e acessando pessoas que até então eram desconsideradas nas agendas dos movimentos sociais.
Planejamento estratégico de um programa de pós-graduação em rede: experiência de construção coletiva
Authors: Sousa Maria do Socorro de , Machado Maria de Fatima Antero Sousa , Vieira-Meyer Anya Pimentel Gomes Fernandes , Vieira Neiva Francenely Cunha , Dias Maria Socorro de Araújo
Published: July 2022

Trata-se do relato da elaboração do plano estratégico 2021-2024 do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde da Família da Rede Nordeste de Formação em Saúde da Família. Desenvolvido em 2020, o plano visa ao fortalecimento do programa a partir do trabalho coletivo, que valoriza o conjunto e as especificidades. Três perguntas orientaram esta sistematização: Em que contexto aconteceu a experiência? Como se deu o percurso metodológico dos sujeitos, em rede formativa, fazendo o caminho ao caminhar? Como as três partes fundamentais de um plano são interligadas formando um todo? As narrativas expressam uma experiência participativa de planejamento. Esse caminho mobilizou a rede para uma ação educativa e estratégica, tornando vivos o respeito, a diversidade cultural e a cooperação. Considera-se o percurso efetivo, resultando em um documento que orientará o programa no quadriênio.
Avaliação da eficiência das ações de controle da hipertensão arterial sistêmica na Atenção Básica: um estudo da Região Norte do Brasil
Authors: Arie Giuliana , Parente Rosana Cristina Pereira
Published: July 2022

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar a eficiência das ações de controle da hipertensão na Atenção Básica dos municípios da Região Norte do Brasil. Métodos: Estudo avaliativo, descritivo, transversal e quantitativo utilizando Análise Envoltória de Dados. Os insumos foram: recurso financeiro, jornada de trabalho da equipe e utilização de consultórios, e os produtos: ações de controle da HAS (hipertensos cadastrados, consulta individual e visita domiciliar). A coleta de dados foi realizada através dos bancos de dados secundários, com dados referentes ao ano de 2013. Resultados: Foram avaliados 142 municípios estratificados em dois portes populacionais: até 10 mil habitantes (porte 1) e 10.001-20.000 habitantes (porte 2). Os resultados indicaram baixo percentual de municípios eficientes (22,5% no porte 1 e 34,7% no porte 2), com a menor média de eficiência (0,7634) em municípios do porte 1. Os maiores déficits encontrados foram na consulta individual aos hipertensos em ambos os portes (48,6% e 46,6%, respectivamente). Conclusão: Esses municípios apresentaram escores de eficiência abaixo de suas capacidades instaladas e poderiam aumentar suas ações em mais de 40% em média. Tais achados indicam que os gestores poderiam planejar melhor suas ações, otimizando os recursos disponíveis para aumentar a oferta de serviços.
Las tecnologías aplicadas a la educación: el uso del booktuber para el desarrollo de la expresión oral
Authors: Ponce Hugo Heredia , Oliva Manuel Francisco Romero , González Carlos Gil
Published: July 2022

RESUMEN El artículo se inserta en el área de educación, concretamente en el campo de la alfabetización, la lectura y la escritura. Pretende analizar cómo la tecnología aplicada a la educación, a través del booktuber, puede convertirse en una estrategia para mejorar la expresión oral de los estudiantes y su interpretación crítica de la realidad. Se utilizó una metodología de diseño cuasi-experimental pretest-postest, con una muestra de 44 alumnos de 6º de Educación Primaria de un centro educativo de Cádiz (España), dividida en un grupo control y experimental. La implementación se realizó en nueve sesiones para trabajar la oralidad primero y posteriormente, mediante la creación del booktuber. Se utilizaron cuestionarios para analizar el contexto de ambos grupos, una rúbrica para evaluar la expresión oral de ellos y un cuestionario para evaluar el éxito y la aceptación del booktuber. Se mostraron diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos lo que justifica la validez del booktuber.
Seleção de sistemas de tratamento de esgotos com o emprego da análise multicritério - avaliação do emprego de diferentes estruturas de preferências
Authors: Reis José Antonio Tosta dos , Poton Izadora Santana Bayer , Almeida Karinnie Nascimento , Rodrigues Murilo Brazzali , Reis Adriana de Oliveira Pereira dos , Silva Fernando das Graças Braga da , Mendonça Antônio Sérgio Ferreira
Published: July 2022

RESUMO O presente estudo tem como principal perspectiva o emprego da análise multicritério para a seleção de sistemas de tratamento de esgotos para a bacia hidrográfica do rio Pardo, curso d’água localizado na região sul do Estado do Espírito Santo, considerando o emprego de duas diferentes estruturas de preferências. As eficiências mínimas de remoção de demanda bioquímica de oxigênio foram utilizadas como critério de pré-seleção. A hierarquização dos sistemas de tratamento envolveu conjunto de critérios ambientais, tecnológicos, operacionais e sociais. Para a condução da análise multicritério foi empregado o método Elimination et Choix Traduisant la Realité (ELECTRE) II. Os resultados mostraram que a imposição de padrões para efluentes levou à seleção de variações do processo de lodos ativados, principalmente para os núcleos populacionais mais densos. A incorporação da capacidade da autodepuração dos cursos d’água reduziu o esforço de tratamento no âmbito da bacia, conduzindo, para diferentes núcleos urbanos, à seleção de variações dos sistemas de lagoas de estabilização ou de reatores Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket. As estruturas de preferência analisadas, no entanto, conduziram à seleção de diferentes sistemas de tratamento para os diferentes núcleos urbanos e condições de lançamentos, com variações mais pronunciadas para os locais com menores populações.
Cottonseed and Soy-bean agro-industrial by-products used in feedlot cattle diet: effects on beef fatty acid profile and quality parameters
Authors: Polizel Neto Angelo , Roça Roberto de Oliveira , Arnandes Renata Helena Branco , Bonilha Sarah Martins , Araújo Claudio Vieira de , Gomes Helen Fernanda Barros , Bento Felipe Cecconelo
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Beef composition are directly influenced by the dietary fat, particularly in ruminants, due to rumen biohydrogenation, which promotes alterations in the dietary fatty acid (FA) profile and affects the meat quality. Beef sensorial, chemical, and FA compositions of intramuscular and subcutaneous fat were evaluated, from 40 Nellore males finished on feedlot diet based, containing cottonseed (CSB) and soybean by-product (SOB) as agro-industrial by-product fat sources. CSB as a fat source, did not alter the beef pH, shear force, chemical composition, or subcutaneous FA profile compared with the SOB diet. Differences were observed at yellow and red beef color, with low and high CSB diet inclusion; on the contrary, inclusion of SOB in the diet led to an intensely unpleasant aroma in aged and cooked meats. Regarding beef FA profile, CSB with 3% dietary fat produced steaks with a lower proportion of C 17:0 , having 1.359 and 3.238 g/100 g of intramuscular FA, whereas CSB with 5% dietary fat led to an increase in C 18:2 n -6 , with 0.298 and 0.132 g/100 g of intramuscular FA in steaks from animals fed with CSB and SOB, respectively. CSB produced more intense red beef color, unpleasant aroma, and higher linoleic acid content; however, the color and aroma of the meat produced from cattle fed with CSB in the diet were less intense and were like those observed in cattle fed with SOB; these could therefore be recommended for use as agro-industrial by-products in beef cattle diet.
Physiological parameters of tomato plants subjected to salinity and treated with brassinosteroid
Authors: Maia Júnior Sebastião de Oliveira , Andrade Jailma Ribeiro de , Nascimento Ronaldo do , Lima Robson Felipe de , Nascimento Elka Costa Santos , Ferreira Vilma Marques
Published: July 2022

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of brassinosteroid on chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters, the SPAD index, and leaf succulence in young tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) plants under salt stress. The experimental design was a randomized complete block, in a 5×2 factorial arrangement - five levels of water salinity (0.5, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, and 6.0 dS m-1) × two rates of 24-epibrassinolide (0 and 10-6 mol L-1 EBL). At 23 days, the treatment without EBL showed that the increase of water salinity reduced the maximum, primary, and effective photochemical efficiency of PSII, as well as the electron transport rate, the SPAD index, leaf succulence, total dry mass, and the stress tolerance index, but increased initial fluorescence and relative excess energy in PSII. With the increase of water salinity, in the EBL treatments, there was an increase in the effective photochemical efficiency of PSII, the electron transport rate, the SPAD index, leaf succulence, total dry mass, and the stress tolerance index. EBL promotes beneficial effects on PSII integrity, the chlorophyll index, and leaf succulence in young tomato plants subjected to salinity levels of up to 6.0 dS m-1 .
IS QUALITY OF LIFE WORSE IN PATIENTS WITH ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS WHO UNDERGO LONGER FUSIONS? 2 YEARS OF FOLLOW-UP
Authors: Chaves Filho Amauri , Quaggiotto Jeinnifer Zanardo , Zanon Igor de Barcellos , Batista Júnior José lucas , Cardoso Igor Machado , Jacob Júnior Charbel
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare quality of life in patients with longer fusions with that of those who have short fusions 2 years of after surgery. Methods: This is a retrospective comparative cohort study (Level of Evidence III) involving patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who underwent posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screws with a 2-year follow-up. The primary outcome was quality of life assessed using the SRS-30 questionnaire. Participants were divided according to Lenke and stratified into those with major (Lenke 3 and Lenke 6) and minor (Lenke 1 and Lenke 5) fusions. Results: Forty-one patients, 34 of whom were women, were evaluated: Lenke 1 (17 patients), Lenke 3 (15 patients), Lenke 5 (3 patients), and Lenke 6 (6 patients). The mean age was 13.8 years, the mean preoperative and postoperative Cobb angles were 56.48 degrees and 10.49 degrees, respectively, and the mean surgical Cobb reduction was 45.54 degrees. All patients in the sample showed an overall improvement in quality of life after surgery (p<0.0001). There was no difference between groups A (long fusions) and B (short fusions) in relation to the domains in general (p>0.05). Although pain was improved in the overall sample, this was not the case for the group with structured double curves and longer fusions (p = 0.03). Conclusion: There was no difference in quality of life between patients with long and short fusions with a 2-year follow-up. Level of Evidence III; Retrospective cohort.
Seismic assessment of a railway masonry arch bridge using sensor-based model updating
Authors: Tajali Mosabreza , Ataei Shervan , Miri Amin , Ahmadi Ehsan , Kashani Mohammad M.
Published: July 2022

A large proportion of Iranian railway bridge assets comprises masonry arch bridges, which have been in service for over 70 years. Seismic assessment of such structures is very important, particularly for highly seismic regions. This study assesses the seismic performance of Veresk masonry arch bridge, the longest masonry arch bridge in the Iranian railway network (span length 99 m), spanning a valley 110 m deep, through reliable sensor-based model updating. Dynamic tests are conducted using a test train, composed of six-axle locomotives and four-axle freight wagons, which travels across the bridge; the vibration response of the instrumented bridge is subsequently measured. A high-fidelity three-dimensional finite-element model of the bridge is developed and updated using the measured vibration characteristics: mid-span displacements and natural frequencies. Finally, a seismic performance assessment of the bridge is performed using non-linear static and dynamic analyses for two seismic hazard levels with return periods of 150 and 1000 years. It is found that, for the hazard level with a return period of 150 years, both non-linear static and dynamic analyses give very similar results. However, for the seismic hazard level with a return period of 1000 years, the results of the static analysis are more conservative.
A low-cost pavement-rating system, based on machine learning, utilising smartphone sensors
Authors: Kyriakou Charalambos , Christodoulou Symeon E
Published: July 2022

One of the key innovations of this study is the development of a cost-efficient approach for pavement monitoring. This work aims to develop a system that evaluates roadway pavement surface conditions with improved frequency by utilising unsupervised machine learning algorithms and smartphone sensors. The evaluation of roadways utilising complex contemporary data sets is currently conducted periodically because of the high cost of collection methods. For this purpose, the study presents a data-driven framework on the use of a vehicle, a smartphone, an on-board diagnostic device and machine learning for the rating of pavement surfaces, while statistical features are considered in both time- and frequency-domain forms. The selection of features is performed utilising unsupervised classification algorithms. Moreover, the proposed system architecture has been field-tested for the detection of pavement anomalies and the classification of five rating categories. Furthermore, the proposed system may provide daily information on roadway pavement surface conditions, which can be used by agencies for automating the planning of pavement maintenance operations and for improving driving safety.
Improvement of compliance to the Portland intensive insulin therapy during liver transplantation after introducing an application software: a retrospective single center cohort study
Authors: Choi Young Woong , Han Sangbin , Ko Justin S. , Lee Su Nam , Gwak Mi Sook , Kim Gaab Soo
Published: July 2022

Background: The Portland intensive insulin therapy is effective to control acute hyperglycemic change after graft re-perfusion during liver transplantation. However, the time-consuming sophistication acts as a barrier leading to misinterpretation and decreasing the compliance to the protocol; thus, we newly introduced an application software “Insulin protocol calculator” which automatically calculates therapeutic bolus/continuous insulin doses based on the Portland protocol. Methods: Of 144 patients who underwent liver transplantation, 74 patients were treated before the introduction of "Insulin protocol calculator" by using a paper manual, and 70 patients were treated by using the application software. Compliance was defined when patients were treated with exact bolus/continuous insulin doses according to the Portland protocol. Results: Compliance was significantly greater in app group than in paper group regarding bolus dose (94.5% and 86.9%, P < 0.001), continuous dose (88.9% and 77.3%, P = 0.001), and both doses (86.6% and 73.8%, P < 0.001). Blood glucose concentration was significantly lower in app group at 3 h (125 ± 17 mg/dl vs. 136 ± 19 mg/dl, P = 0.014), and 4 h (135 ± 22 mg/dl vs. 115 ± 15 mg/dl, P = 0.029) after graft re-perfusion. Acute hyperglycemic change during 30 min was more prominent in app group while hyperglycemia incidence was 71.4% vs. 54.1% (P = 0.031). However, hyperglycemia risk was comparable at 2 h (31.4% vs. 31.1%, P = 0.964), and even insignificantly lower in app group at 3 h (7.1% vs. 19.5%, P = 0.184).Conclusions: The compliance to the Portland protocol significantly improved after introducing the application software; post-reperfusion hyperglycemia was better controlled. “Insulin protocol calculator” is cost-effective and time saving with potential clinical benefit.
General anesthesia for cesarean section: are we doing it well?
Authors: Choi Sung Uk
Published: July 2022

Korea has a higher rate of cesarean sections under general anesthesia than in other countries. Neuraxial anesthesia is the gold standard for a cesarean section, but there are some cases in which general anesthesia is inevitable. Therefore, obstetric anesthesiologists should be familiar in performing general anesthesia for cesarean section. Rapid-sequence induction and intubation with cricoid pressure using thiopental-succinylcholine have been the standard for cesarean section under general anesthesia for a long time. Recently, with the introduction of new drugs (propofol, rocuronium, and sugammadex) and equipments (videolaryngoscopy and supraglottic airways), anesthesia methods have also gradually changed. Pursuing the safety of obstetric patients and anesthesiologists at the same time, this review will help update the knowledge or training in performing general anesthesia for cesarean section.
Effect of Item Parameter Drift in Mixed Format Common Items on Test Equating
Authors: UYSAL İbrahim , ŞAHİN KÜRŞAD Merve , KILIÇ Abdullah Faruk
Published: July 2022

The aim of the study was to examine the common items in the mixed format (e.g., multiple-choices and essay items) contain parameter drifts in the test equating processes performed with the common item non-equivalent groups design. In this study, which was carried out using Monte Carlo simulation with a fully crossed design, the factors of test length (30 and 50), sample size (1000 and 3000), common item ratio (30 and 40%), ratio of items with item parameter drift (IPD) in common items (20 and 30%), location of common items in tests (at the beginning, randomly distributed, and at the end) and IPD size in multiple-choice items (low [0.2] and high [1.0]) were studied. Four test forms were created, and two test forms do not contain parameter drifts. After the parameter drift was performed on the first of the other two test forms, the parameter drift was again performed on the second test form. Test equating results were compared using the root mean squared error (RMSE) value. As a result of the research, ratio of items with IPD in common items, IPD size in multiple-choice items, common item ratio, sample size and test length on equating errors were found to be significant.
A Program Development Model for Information Technologies Curriculum in Secondary Schools
Authors: ALBAYRAK Ebru , AKGÜN Özcan Erkan
Published: July 2022

Information technology (IT) is used in numerous fields today, from health to education. This situation has brought about the need to train individuals toward using technological knowledge efficiently. IT education plays an important role in training individuals to become qualified in this field. Therefore, the IT curriculum should be designed to meet the said needs of students. This study then aims to provide a program development model for the information technologies curriculum at the secondary school level that can be adapted to the conditions of the day. To develop the model, the authors examined the relevant literature and information technologies program development processes and teaching programs of different countries. In addition, the opinions of academicians and teachers were obtained/taken into account. The results of the research led to the design of the "Development Model for a Sustainable Information Technologies Curriculum (DEMSITEC)". This model includes the planning and sustainability of an information technology curriculum with a dynamic structure that allows for continuous development. The model will provide teachers with a detailed road map for shaping the curriculum for their teaching environment. The study findings demonstrate that the model is useful for information technology education. It is suggested that this model be used for other grades alongside secondary schools for longer periods and the repetitive process be tested.
Preservice Middle School Mathematics Teachers’ Development of Flexibility and Strategy Use by Geometric Thinking in Dynamic Geometry Environments
Authors: UYGUN Tuğba
Published: July 2022

The current study, aimed to examine the development of flexibility and strategy use through instructional sequence encouraging the preservice middle school mathematics teachers’ geometric thinking and problem-solving performance on dynamic geometry environment. Mixed-method research design was used in the study. The study was conducted with 46 preservice middle school mathematics teachers selected by criterion sampling strategy. The data were collected through the tests including open-ended and multiple-choice questions. In the quantitative part of the study, it was attempted to identify whether the tasks affect problem solving skills and geometric thinking. The said individuals participated in six-week instructional sequence designed by the tasks of geometric constructions performed by GeoGebra. For the qualitative part, document analysis technique was used in order to illustrate the ways of this effect in detail and illustrate the development of flexibility and strategy use. It was observed that tasks by DGE improved the preservice middle school mathematics teachers’ scores of problem-solving and geometric thinking. Also, they solved the problems by representing the properties of higher thinking levels than the levels they had before participating in the instructional sequence enacted by GeoGebra. It is believed that this could encourage the improvement of their flexibility and strategy use.
Examining the Effect of Principals' Inclusive Leadership Practices on Organizational Hypocrisy through the Mediating Role of Trust in Principal
Authors: AĞALDAY Bünyamin
Published: July 2022

This study aims to explore the effect of inclusive leadership and trust in principal on organizational hypocrisy in schools. We employed a quantitative methodology and used a cross-sectional survey design and Structural Equation Modelling to determine the relationships between inclusive leadership, trust in principal, and organizational hypocrisy. The research sample consisted of 408 teachers working in preschool, primary, secondary and high schools in different regions of Türkiye. We collected the data of the study through "Inclusive Leadership Scale," "Organizational Hypocrisy Scale," and "Trust in Principal Scale." The results showed that inclusive leadership, directly and indirectly, affected organizational hypocrisy. According to the total effect, inclusive leadership had a significant, negative, and large impact on organizational hypocrisy and explained 75% of the variance in organizational hypocrisy. Results also indicated a direct effect of inclusive leadership on trust in principal and of trust in principal on organizational hypocrisy. In addition, trust in principal had a mediator effect between inclusive leadership and organizational hypocrisy. Consequently, inclusive leadership and trust in principal were important variables in reducing organizational hypocrisy in schools. In this context, principals need to increase trust in principal by displaying inclusive leadership behaviors to reduce organizational hypocrisy that causes negative consequences in schools.
INVESTIGATION OF URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID EFFECTS ON SIROLIMUS TREATED ADIPOSE TISSUE-DERIVED MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS
Authors: ARISU NAGHAVI Esra , GOKER BAGCA Bakiye , TEKELİ Senem , YİĞİTTÜRK Gürkan , GÖKÇE Burak , TOMRUK Canberk , ÇAVUŞOĞLU Türker , AVCI Çığır , GÜNDÜZ Cumhur , UYANIKGİL Yiğit
Published: July 2022

Objective
The usage of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) with
immunosuppressive drugs after organ transplantation
is becoming remarkable in clinical applications.
However, the drugs negatively affect MSCs.
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), which is an antioxidant
molecule, may reverse these effects. The study aims
that to determine the effects of sirolimus and UDCA
on human adipose tissue-derived MSCs (ADMSCs)
individually and in combination.
Material and Method
The cytotoxicity of the agents was evaluated by
WST-1 test in time and dose-dependent manner.
The combinational effects were determined using
isobologram analysis. Muse cell analyzer was used for
the evaluation of apoptosis and cell cycle. Oxidative
stress markers were measured by biochemical methods.
Results
IC50 dose of sirolimus was determined as 18.58μM
in the 48th hour. Because no cytotoxic effect was
observed at the studied doses of UDCA, the apoptosis,
cell cycle, and oxidative stress indicator analyses
were continued with a safe dose of 100 μM. Sirolimus
promoted apoptosis and inhibited cell proliferation.
It was determined that UDCA reduced the apoptotic
and anti-proliferative effects of sirolimus on ADMSCs
with its anti-oxidant property.
Conclusion
The UDCA treatment in combination with
immunosuppressive therapy after organ and tissue
transplantation may have positive effects on ADMSCs.
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NUCLEAR COMPONENTS IN THE INTONATION STRUCTURE OF THE TEXT
Authors:   Institute of Ukrainian Language of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Verbych Nataliia
Published: July 2022

The article presents the results of experimental study of prosody оn the Ukrainian language. The significance of intonation as an important factor influencing the audience in oral speech is described. Possibilities of functioning of intonation means in modern public performance are established. The object of analysis is the peculiarities of prosodic separation of the nuclear components of the text. The relevance of the analysis of the category selection is due to the trends in the development of experimental phonetics, in particular the shift of emphasis from the description of the intonation of the phrase to the analysis of pragmatic and textual aspects of intonation. In different languages there is a restriction on the set of intonation forms for the expression of individual intonation meanings, in particular completeness, incompleteness, emphaticity, selection. Each meaning has its own specific intonation form as opposed to the acoustic characteristics of other intonation forms. The average value of the topic of speech, the average duration of phrases, pauses, the characteristic of the frequency of the fundamental tone, the terminal tone and the intensity are defined in the scientific report. Activity of prosodic parameters in the selection of semantic center of phrase is determined. To realize its goal – to effectively impact on the audience, the speaker may be using as a maximum value (for example, the maximum frequency spacing in the nuclear syllables, a significant slowdown on the allocated segments of the phrase, average duration of the phrase) and the minimum values (the lowest level of the intonation contour, the minimum volume, duration, etc). The combination or contrast ratio of the maximum and minimum values for individual prosodic features on certain segments of verbal text contributes to the optimization of speech impact. Category intonational allocation is evident in the contrasting intonational marking of nuclear components, in their actualization and establishing relationships between them.