bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Diagnostics: A New Frontier
Authors: Tian Miao , Shen Zepeng , Wu Xingnan , Wei Kuo , Liu Yuxiang
Published: January 2024

This study reviews the latest progress in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field, focusing on the application of AI technology in clinical diagnosis, medical equipment management, dentistry, ophthalmology and surgical care. By analyzing multiple academic documents, this article deeply explores the role of AI in improving the accuracy of medical diagnosis, the efficiency of clinical skills training, and medical equipment management. In particular, the literature review points out the efficient performance of convolutional neural networks (CNN) in processing medical images, and its potential applications in periodontics and ophthalmology diagnosis. At the same time, this article also discusses the ethical and legal challenges faced by AI in the medical field, as well as potential directions for future development. These findings not only reveal the huge potential of AI technology in the medical field, but also highlight the ethical and governance issues that need to be considered when promoting these technologies. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive perspective for understanding the current applications and future development of AI in the medical field.
Stability Analysis of Surrounding Rock in Deep Underground Engineering Under Fluid-solid Interaction
Authors: Shan Haikun , Yuan Xiaohu
Published: January 2024

The geological environment of deep rock masses is extreme and complex, characterized by typical deep geological features such as high geostress, high permeation water pressure, and high geotemperature. Geological disasters like water and mud inrush, high-intensity rock bursts, and large-volume collapses occur frequently in engineering construction, presenting more complex mechanisms of disaster than shallower rock masses and severely impacting the construction and operational safety of deep underground projects. Utilizing three-dimensional numerical simulation methods, this study investigated the deformation, stress, and plastic zone characteristics of surrounding rock under multi-field coupling conditions during the construction of deep caverns, revealing the stability influencing factors of deep caverns under multi-field coupling. A funnel-shaped precipitation area forms near the excavation surface of the cavern, gradually expanding as the initial pore water pressure increases. The concentration of seepage vectors in the sidewalls and arch feet continues to increase, with local seepage rates reaching 5.1×10^-6. The cavern's crown and sidewalls are particularly sensitive to changes in pore water pressure, with the maximum tensile stress appearing 1 m and 3 m axially along the sidewalls of the cavern. The plastic zone experiences its greatest increase at a water pressure of 4 MPa.
FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF FIXATION OF TIBIA SCHATZKER TYPE II AND TYPE III FRACTURES UNDER ARTHROSCOPIC GUIDANCE
Authors: KAREEM MT , HASSAN J , SAJID M
Published: January 2024

The tibial plateau fracture is a common type of orthopaedic fracture. An alternative to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation, which provides direct visualisation of the articular surface of the plateau, evaluation of the reduction of the articular surface, and management of any intra-articular pathology that may be associated with the reduction of the articular surface. This study aimed to determine the functional outcome of patients who received tibial fixation under arthroscopic supervision for Schatzker's Type II and III tibial fractures. The research was conducted over six months in the Orthopaedic Surgical Department at Jinnah Hospital in Lahore from November 17, 2022, to May 17, 2023. Sixty patients met the inclusion criteria were recruited after obtaining written informed permission. A clinical and historical examination of each patient's knees was conducted, followed by arthroscopy-guided internal reduction and repair of the tibial fracture under general anaesthesia. All patients received a post-operative rehabilitation regimen. At the three-month follow-up, standing AP radiographs were taken to examine the general alignment of the limbs, and Rasmussen score results were recorded. The average age of the patients was 46 years, and 63.3% were men and 36.7% were women. Schatzker grades II and III tibial plateau fractures were present in 53.3% and 46.7% of the patients, respectively. The mean Rasmussen clinical score was 27.33, indicating that 50 out of 60 patients had excellent recovery, nine out of 60 patients had good recovery, and one out of 60 patients had fair recovery. The mean Rasmussen radiological score was 7.36, indicating that 48 out of 60 patients had outstanding recovery, 11 out of 60 patients had good recovery, and one out of 60 patients had fair recovery. In conclusion, arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation is a good technique for treating young patients with Schatzker grades II-III tibial plateau fractures, and it enables control of co-existing injuries of intra-articular soft tissues, leading to faster recovery and greater patient satisfaction. However, having expertise in trauma and arthroscopic methods is important to carry out the procedure correctly.
The Effect of Religious Spiritual Education and Care on the Quality of Life among the Elderly: A Review
Authors: Binti Yahya Fatimah , Che Hassan Hafizah , Panduragan Santhna Letchmi , Mat Samsiah
Published: January 2024

This segment explores spirituality in elderly care, emphasizing its significance and challenges. It highlights Cicely Saunders' pioneering holistic approach to integrating spirituality into patient care, especially in palliative settings. The lack of universally defined research concepts and cultural diversities impeding the understanding of spiritual care practices in elderly care environments are emphasized. It underscores how contemporary secular societies redefine spirituality from traditional religious institutions, yet its importance in addressing existential questions remains intact. We outline the study's methodology for evaluating spirituality's impact on the quality of life of the elderly in Iran. It details the systematic review and meta-analysis used to synthesize findings from relevant studies, assessing the influence of religious-spiritual education, notably theotherapy, on quality of life. Factors affecting intervention efficacy, such as cultural norms, are discussed. The study showed positive outcomes post-intervention, indicating improvements in various life quality dimensions. The potential of theotherapy is noted, acknowledging cultural influences on effectiveness. Insights into spirituality's role in emotional stability, leadership, and organizational practices within Malaysian contexts, particularly amidst Industry 4.0, are presented. The need for comprehensive caregiver education and incorporating culturally aligned religious-spiritual education for the elderly's well-being is underscored. Additionally, the significance of emotional stability and effective organizational practices in Malaysia's evolving socio-economic context for quality care among the elderly is emphasized. This conclusion stresses the holistic approach necessary for optimized elderly care and organizational success.
RECREATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL AND HISTORICALCULTURAL MONUMENTS OF THE ARAGATSOTN REGION
Authors: Martirosyan L. , Sargsyan R. , Abrahamyan V. , Grigoryan L.
Published: January 2024

Tourism is one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the
Armenian economy and has been declared a priority sector of the economy. In
this regard, the Aragatsotn region stands out. The region has all conditions for
the development of tourism. The tourism potential of the region is represented
by the rich, picturesque, and healthy nature of Aragatsotn, forests, mountains,
historical and cultural values, natural monuments, healing springs and
infrastructure.
The purpose of the study was to identify natural and historical and
cultural monuments for tourism on the territory of the Aragatsotn region,
which can become the basis for the development of the tourist complex of the
region. An important task was also to assess the saturation of cultural and
historical monuments of various subdistricts of the Shirak region, which will
show the directions that have the greatest tourist opportunities of the region.
There are many monuments preserved on the territory of the Aragatsotn
region: fortresses, graves, settlements, cemeteries, churches, residential
buildings, outbuildings, etc., the study, classification, and protection of which
makes it possible to use them both in the scientific and educational sphere, and
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in the tourist sphere. One of our goals was also the classification of historical
and cultural monuments of the region, which will facilitate their assessment as
a tourist destination.
A Novel Approach for Minimizing Response Time in IoT using Adaptive Algorithm
Authors:   Amity University, Gwalior, M.P, India, .. Hitesh Kumar ,   Amity University, Gwalior, M.P, India,   G.N.S University, Sasaram, Bihar, India,   Amity University, Gwalior, M.P, India, .. Samta Jain , Kumar Sumit , Kumar Abhishek
Published: January 2024

This research offers four work and computer tool setups. The dynamic Resource Allocation Algorithm is crucial to the system. This lets you manage changing supply. Once the PWMA knows how much work is coming up, it may divide resources and plan. The Load Balancing Algorithm (LBA) distributes work evenly to avoid over- or under-utilization and it also provides access content faster via the Adaptive Caching Algorithm (ACA). The proposed system surpasses the top alternative in several domains, such as data transmission, reaction time, energy conservation, load distribution effectiveness, and recovery time from failures. This is because the suggested solution incorporates many disparate approaches. Graphs and charts are visual representations that effectively illustrate the similarities and differences between the two methodologies. The hybrid technique is especially beneficial when the workload is unpredictable and prone to fluctuations. To do this, it instructs you on the fundamentals of efficient and adaptable computer resource management.
Energy Efficient Cluster Head Selection Using Hybrid RL-PSO Approach
Authors:   Department of Computer science and Engineering, MBM University Jodhpur, India, .. Arpita ,   Department of Computer science and Engineering, MBM University Jodhpur, India,   Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity, NB, Canada, .. N. C. , Chouhan Vikas
Published: January 2024

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are crucial in several applications, highlighting the need of effective clustering and fault detection systems. This paper introduces a novel approach that uses Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to optimize cluster head selection and enhance fault detection capabilities within WSNs. The proposed hybrid algorithm operates in two phases, combining the explorative capabilities of RL with the optimization process of PSO to select cluster heads based on residual energy and connectivity considerations. By continuously monitoring the network's residual energy state and the number of active nodes, the proposed method ensures prolonged network lifetime and improved overall performance. Our experimental results demonstrate the superior performance of the hybrid RL-PSO approach compared to traditional clustering algorithms, showcasing significant improvements in optimizer accuracy, residual energy preservation, and fault detection efficiency.
Improving Support vector machine for Imbalanced big data classification
Authors:   Department of Statistics and Informatics, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Qanbar Alaa Abdulazeez ,   Department of Statistics and Informatics, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Algamal Zakariya Yahya
Published: January 2024

A significant proportion of one type of pattern and a relatively small quantity of another type of pattern can be found in many unbalanced real data sets. In addition, finding significant observations and excluding influential observations is effectively accomplished through diagnostic analysis. Support vector machines (SVM), a common classification technique, perform poorly on imbalanced datasets and when influential observations exist. In this research, the pigeon optimization algorithm as a metaheuristic algorithm is employed to address the influence observation issues in SVM. Experiments are done on three real sets of data. Our approach provides higher classification accuracy compared to other widely used algorithms. This approach could be used for further biological, chemical, and medical datasets.
Offering Guidance for Arab Women in the West in Leila Aboulela’s Minaret and Bird Summons
Authors: Salah Mais M. , Awajan Nasaybah W.
Published: January 2024

The current study explores Leila Aboulela’s literary representations of the problems faced by Arab women living in the West, and how they overcome them in her novels Minaret and Bird Summons. Both novels are analyzed through the lens of postcolonialism, and especially through the views of Edward Said. The contribution of the current study lies in the fact that limited studies have been conducted on Bird Summons since it is considered a new literary work. Moreover, previous studies tackle each literary work independently, whereas the current research tackles both novels together. Furthermore, Aboulela’s Minaret has been the subject of many studies, but little research has been done on how she embodies the challenges that Arab women living in the West encounter.
Exploring Psychological Mechanisms of OCA in Jordanian Universities: A Case Study of Al al-Bayt University
Authors: Alhasan Rashad Faleh , Amar Khatra
Published: January 2024

Oral Communication Apprehension casts a long shadow for many Jordanian students, hindering their ability to thrive in an immersive language environment. This qualitative study examined the inner workings of Oral Communication Apprehension (OCA) fifteen Jordanian students at Al al-Bayt University, exploring the specific psychological processes and mechanisms that fuel this anxiety. Through in-depth interviews, the research investigates how students experience OCA both inside and outside the classroom, revealing a complex interplay of factors. Fear of negative judgment, avoidance behaviors, speaking anxiety, lack of confidence in English skills, and persistent self-criticism intertwine and reinforce each other, creating a vicious cycle that impedes fluency and engagement. This research builds on existing knowledge on OCA and anxiety, offering valuable insights into the unique experiences of Jordanian learners and the specific challenges they face. Finally, the study suggests that pedagogical implications can be used to reduce and alleviate the negative impacts of these psychological factors on the smoothness of oral communication and speaking fluency.
СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ТРЕНДЫ В НОВОСТНОЙ СЛУЖБЕ: ВЛИЯНИЕ ТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО И ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ПРОГРЕССА
Authors: Қалиаждарова Ш.Ы.
Published: January 2024

Мақалада Қазақстан телеарналары жаңалықтар қызметіндегі жаңа трендтер туралы айтылады. Заманауи үдерістерге техникалық, технологиялық ілгерілеудің әсері және олардың жаңалық эстетикасының өзгеруіне ықпалы ғылыми тұрғыда сараланады. Сонымен қатар осы бағыттағы тілшілердің шығармашылық ізденісі де назарға алынады.

В статье рассматривается разработка модуля с применением технологии дополненной реальности для Smart университета, реализованного на базе информационной системы НАО «Восточно-Казахстанский технический университет им. Д. Серикбаева». Модуль реализован в виде мобильного приложения для применения его студентами образовательных программ «Металлургия» и «Обогащение полезных ископаемых» на базе научно-производственного комплекса «Металлургия». Модуль позволяет визуализировать в 3D оборудование, приборы лабораторий данного комплекса, а также изучаемые студентами физические и химические процессы, происходящие в рамках проводимых экспериментов.
DIGITAL FINANCE: PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES OF DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Шадаева Б.О.
Published: January 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются проблемы и перспективы развития цифровых финансов, формирование которых ориентированно на повышение прибыли банковской сферы. Цифровые финансы предоставляют широкий спектр услуг, включая платежи, переводы, кредитование, инвестирование, страхование, управление рисками, учет и отчетность. Они также могут использоваться для управления финансами в малом бизнесе. Рассмотрены проблемы цифровых финансов и описания действия по внедрению стратегий банков в сфере цифровизации. В Казахстане но и во всем мире. С развитием цифровых технологий и интернета все больше людей используют цифровые финансовые сервисы для управления своими финансами. Однако, вместе с возможностями, которые предоставляют цифровые финансовые сервисы, существуют и риски, такие как кибермошенничество, нарушение конфиденциальности данных и другие.
ПРАКТИКА ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ИНФОРМАЦИОННО-КОММУНИКАЦИОННЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ НА ЗАНЯТИЯХ ПО ДИСЦИПЛИНЕ «ИНОСТРАННЫЙ ЯЗЫК» ДЛЯ СТУДЕНТОВ IT-СПЕЦИАЛЬНОСТЕЙ
Authors: Palubinski P.S.
Published: January 2024

The article presents the overview of cutting-edge educational information and communication technologies used by the lecturers of the Department of Cross- Cultural Professional Communication of the Faculty of Engineering and Economics of the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics for teaching foreign languages to the undergraduate students of the first stage of higher education receiving a bachelor’s degree in information technologies. The article also analyses the effectiveness of the Telegram-based information channels used by the lecturers of foreign languages as an alternative to sending materials to students via e-mail. The author outlines an interactive web-based resource slido.com for visualising the results of brainstorming sessions instead of using the traditional ways of presenting the results of this teamwork format. The article describes a non-standard way of introducing new vocabulary with the help of rebuses created on a web-based resource rebus.club which does not require any prior registration. The author also presents an additional way of assessment of the level of proficiency in oral examination topics and revision of their content within the final classes after completing the study of a module or section in the format of an interactive Jeopardy game created with the help of a template based on a web-based resource jeopardylabs.com. To conduct current and final lexical and grammar tests on the topics covered within the course of practical classes of a foreign language, as well as to allow students to evaluate their success in the classroom, a web-based resource onlinetestpad.com is offered to replace traditional methods of assessment of the undergraduate students of the first stage of higher education receiving a bachelor’s degree in information technologies.
Spatial Scales in the Making of Future Experiences
Authors: Jantzen Christian , Strand Anete , Lykke Marianne
Published: January 2024

The fundamental principle in experience design is a fluctuation between familiarity and unfamiliarity, which invites users to make his or her own sense of a design. This is an inclusivist attitude aiming at evoking curiosity about what is actually going on. One of the ways to generate this fluctuation is by manipulating the spatial scales as part of redesigning and restorying buildings. Through examining how novice designers handle spatial scales in their construction of an experience to come, the paper identifies four approaches, arguing that they may serve as scale-oriented design principles for restorying a building as either more familiar or more unfamiliar, more homely (“a place”) or more alien (“space”). Our argument is that these principles can be used systematically to promote this fluctuation as part of the making of future experiences of buildings and to stimulate user inclusion as a collaborate manner of future making.
Fanfiction as a carrier bag methodology of fiction
Authors: Jensen Thessa , Westberg Lýsa , Lindhardt Søren
Published: January 2024

This paper provides a short introduction to fanfiction as an example of Le Guin’s Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction. Through the analysis of the fanfiction drabble, this paper gives an initial outline of a methodology for the carrier bag theory, showing how the process of writing is supported by the community that surrounds fanfiction. As such, the writing and publishing of fanfiction can be seen as exemplary of a democratic, bottom-up method for creating the other stories, or life stories, in Le Guin’s and Haraway’s sense.
The Prevalence and Outcomes of Hepatorenal Syndrome in Chronic Liver Disease Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Ali Rubiya , Goswami Mansi , Talpur Mir Tahir Hussain , Naeem Muniba , Kumar Sunil , Malik Farah , Ghimire Samir , Aslam Neha , Hasan Mohammad
Published: January 2024

Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) leads to a severe kidney injury leading to its eventual failure in the background of chronic liver disease. Objective: This research’s objective was to define the frequency of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) in the background of cirrhosis and to find out the outcomes of the patients with HRS. Methods:This is a detailed prospective clinical series research. It was conducted in the Department of Medicine, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Pakistan, from February 2020 to December 2020 after approval by the authorized review board. Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC). A sample size of 101 was calculated. The lab values including prothrombin time (PT), serum albumin, and chronic liver disease variations were established for confirmative diagnosis. Frequency tables were created for parameters to be determined (sex and Child-Pugh classification). The means and their SD of parameters of interest (age and weight) were calculated. Results:The demographic variables were the mean age of the patients was 62.5±10.2 and the mean bilirubin was 2.32 ± 2.3mg/dL. 68 (67.3%) of the patients had normal creatinine and 33 (32.7%) of the patients had raised serum creatinine. 2(10.5%) of the patients had a numerical score of 5-6, 13 (68.4%) of the patients had a total score of 7-9 and 4(21.1%) of the patients had 10-15 scores. Hepatorenal syndrome was detected in 11.9% of patients with cirrhosis, among whom 4 (33.3%) died. Conclusions:The hepatorenal syndrome is quite common in liver diseases and it needs to be assessed.
Comparison of Modified Stoppa Approach versus Ilioinguinal Approach for Anterior Acetabular Fractures
Authors: Sajid Muhammad , Raza Javed Hassan , Gill Usman Nazir , Sohail Muhammad Amir , Khan Junaid , Qasim Mohammad
Published: January 2024

Achieving an anatomically precise reduction of acetabular fractures is vital for obtaining the best possible outcome. The Modified Stoppa approach has demonstrated advantages such as reduced blood loss and shorter surgical durations when dealing with anterior acetabular fractures in comparison to the ilioinguinal approach. Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of the modified Stoppa approach in comparison to the ilioinguinal approach. Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Jinnah Hospital during the period from November 12, 2018, to May 11, 2019.The study involved 60 patients, with 30 individuals in each group. Group A underwent treatment for anterior acetabular fractures using the modified Stoppa method, while Group B received treatment using the ilioinguinal approach. Results: Patients ranged between 16-60 years of age with mean age of 36.9±11.2 in group-A and 35.6±10.3 year in group-B. Majority of the patients were male in both groups. Left anatomical side was involved in most of the patients in both groups. The mean duration of injury in group-A was 7.07±2.6, while in group-B, it was 6.6±2.4. A statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the two groups in terms of mean operative time and blood loss (p<0.001). Furthermore, stratification was performed based on age, gender, and the duration of injury, and significant differences were observed in these stratified subgroups as well. Conclusions: Our findings showed that modified Stoppa technique outperforms the ilioinguinal method by exhibiting reduced blood loss and shorter operative durations. This positions the modified Stoppa technique as a superior option for addressing anterior acetabular fractures.
Prevalence, Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern and Detection of Transferable Resistant Genes in Proteus Species from Urinary Tract Infections in a Tertiary Hospital in South-East of Nigeria
Authors: Nwaka Orjioke Nkemdilim , Franca Onyemelukwe Ngozi
Published: January 2024

Drug-resistant Proteus species cause global public health threats, including in Nigeria, due to antibiotic resistance. Objective: To determine the prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility, and detection of resistant genes in Proteus species causing UTIs in a Nigerian hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over seven months at Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study included 650 urine samples from male and female in-patients and out-patients displaying UTI symptoms. Disc diffusion method was used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing and double disc-synergy test was employed to check for the presence of extended spectrum beta-lactamases. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was utilized to screen for transferable resistant genes and mobile genetic elements. Results: Out of 650 urine samples, 84 (12.9%) Proteus species isolates were identified. 60 (71.4%) were Proteus mirabilis and 24 (28.6%) were Proteus vulgaris. Females had a higher distribution of isolates (76.2%) compared to males (23.8%) (p=0.010). Age group showed higher isolates in the 31-40 (23.8%) and 41-50 (22.6%) age groups (p<0.001). No significant association was found between Proteus species and urine types or patient categories (p=0.061 and p=1.000, respectively). Levofloxacin and ceftazidime exhibited the greatest effectiveness, while nalidixic acid, imipenem, and nitrofurantoin displayed the highest resistance against Proteus species. 56% of Proteus isolates were multidrug resistant. PCR analysis detected TEM (23.1%), CTX-M (23.1%), SHV (15.4%), aab(61)-1b (10.3%), qnrB (2.6%), and class 1 integrase gene (25.7%). Conclusions: Proteus isolates carry transferable resistant genes associated with class 1 integrase.
Role of Teachers' Engagement in Student's satisfaction with Medical College: A Comparison of Private and Public Sector Colleges
Authors: Haris Sobia , Shah Beenish , Naqvi Syeda Saima Qamar , Haris Muhammad , Deeba Farah , Khan Muhammad Jehangir
Published: January 2024

Student satisfaction is a complex result influenced by the standard of instruction, available resources, the campus community, support services, and the overall atmosphere of the institution. Since teacher engagement has a significant impact on students' learning experiences, educational institutions should give priority to strategies that increase teacher engagement. Objective: This study investigates the ever-changing elements that impact student satisfaction at our higher education institution by conducting in-depth interviews with a varied range of students. Methods: The sample size kept in the study was 30 (15 from public and 15 from private sector). The researchers utilised thematic analysis to extract significant findings from the participants' replies to inquiries regarding teaching excellence, available resources, community involvement, support services, and institutional regulations. Results: The results involve the presence of a robust sense of belonging and comprehensive support services, coupled with the various problems encountered by students, offered multifaceted insights into the whole educational journey. It has been examined that teachers have an important and major role in satisfaction of students in both private and public sector. The findings provide useful insights for institutional decision-makers seeking to improve student satisfaction and the overall learning environment. Conclusions: Students’ satisfaction was affected by many complex factors. Customized feedback, a variety of teaching styles, and easier access to specialized resources were suggested, but engaging teaching methods, helpful faculty, and well-equipped resources were praised.
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Authors: Aroosa Kanwal
Published: January 2024

Editorial, Advisory Board and Table of Contents
A transcriptomic tale of two worms : Evaluating Caenorhabditis elegans as a model for Parascaris univalens in drug resistance studies
Authors: Dube Faruk
Published: January 2024

Parascaris univalens, an equine roundworm, poses a significant threat to foals, potentially causing lethal intestinal ruptures in high infestations. Infection control relies on a limited arsenal of anthelmintic drugs like ivermectin (IVM). However, widespread resistance exacerbated by frequent treatments in foals, first year, challenges effective management. Research into the genetics of this resistance is vital, yet troubled by the parasite’s complex lifecycle, large size, cultivation issues, incomplete genome, and ethical and financial constraints. The free-living nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, known for its simple lifecycle and well-mapped genome, offers a promising alternative model. This thesis assessed C. elegans as a model for studying anthelmintic resistance (AR) in P. univalens and other ascarids, using transcriptomics and gene co-expression networks to bypass traditional method biases and identify novel genes referred to as “core genes”. The study exposed adult P. univalens and C. elegans to different IVM concentrations, revealing distinct genetic responses. Parascaris univalens showed core genes linked to transcriptional suppression, cell cycle inhibition, ribosomal activation, and cuticle/membrane integrity, while C. elegans exhibited diverse core gene involvement, especially upregulated heat shock proteins. Caenorhabditis elegans had more differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in xenobiotic metabolism, with Cytochrome P450s dominance compared to Short Chain Dehydrogenase/Reductases in P. univalens in Phase I. However, the response of Phase II metabolism genes was similar in both species. In addition, the P. univalens IVM response affected numerous ligand-gated ion channels compared to C. elegans, indicating species-specific differences. Despite no shared orthologous core genes and different IVM response functions, both species engaged similar gene families, highlighting C. elegans as a useful model for P. univalens AR studies. Yet, significant differences underline the necessity for supplementary, targeted research in specific parasitic nematodes, crucial for understanding AR mechanisms and developing more effective control strategies in equines.
IMPACTO DAS REDES SOCIAIS NA EDUCAÇÃO: COMO AS MÍDIAS SOCIAIS INFLUENCIAM O APRENDIZADO
Authors: Sobrinho Benedito Braz , Marques Carolina Dutra , De Azevedo Daniela Malta , De Sá Gilmara Benício , Cavalcanti Glaucya Teixeira , Amorim Lindoracy Almeida Santos , Mendes Santina Aparecida Ferreira , Da Silva Tatiana Petúlia Araújo
Published: January 2024

A era contemporânea na educação exige não apenas a adoção de novas ferramentas de ensino, mas também uma transformação nos paradigmas educacionais. A inserção da tecnologia na sala de aula, por si só, não terá um impacto substancial se os princípios fundamentais do processo de ensino forem negligenciados. Este estudo, fundamentado em uma pesquisa bibliográfica, tem como objetivo explorar as implicações das redes sociais na educação, direcionando seu foco para compreender de que maneira essas plataformas influenciam o processo de aprendizado e como podem ser utilizadas efetivamente nos dias atuais. À medida que as tecnologias se tornam cada vez mais onipresentes na educação e em diversas esferas sociais, a necessidade de integração desses recursos no ensino-aprendizagem dos alunos é evidente. Observa-se que as iniciativas governamentais para acompanhar os avanços tecnológicos ganham adesão popular significativa, impulsionando transformações institucionais que visam aprimorar a pedagogia como um todo. Entretanto, mesmo diante desse cenário, surge uma resistência por parte de alguns educadores, que criticam a introdução da tecnologia na educação em detrimento da promoção do uso de novas mídias sociais. Essa resistência, notadamente percebida entre alguns profissionais da educação, pode resultar na estagnação do ambiente escolar, dificultando o desenvolvimento educacional. Este estudo argumenta que a implementação e integração das mídias sociais na sala de aula podem ser desafiadoras, mas destacam a clareza e a viabilidade desses processos educacionais. A simplicidade inerente às mídias sociais oferece oportunidades concretas para aprimorar a pedagogia, desde que as atualizações necessárias sejam devidamente implementadas no cenário educacional.
JOGANDO PARA APRENDER: COMO A GAMIFICAÇÃO ESTÁ MUDANDO A EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Meroto Monique Bolonha das Neves , Guimarães Christiane Diniz , Da Silva Claudia Kreuzberg , Da Silva Dinaléia Araujo , De Araújo Fábio José , De Sá Gilmara Benício , De Carvalho Ianan Eugênia , Bezerra Olinderge Priscilla Câmara
Published: January 2024

Este artigo, fundamentado em uma pesquisa qualitativa de levantamento bibliográfico, explora a gamificação no aprendizado. O objetivo geral é avaliar o impacto da gamificação no engajamento e aprendizado dos alunos em contextos educacionais. Para atingir este objetivo, o estudo propõe três objetivos específicos. Primeiro, identificar e analisar os elementos de jogos mais comumente utilizados em contextos educacionais, proporcionando uma compreensão aprofundada de como esses elementos podem ser efetivamente incorporados ao currículo. Segundo, investigar como a gamificação influencia o engajamento dos alunos, incluindo a motivação para aprender e a participação ativa nas atividades de aprendizagem. Terceiro, avaliar a eficácia da gamificação no aprendizado dos alunos, medindo a compreensão dos conceitos e a retenção de informações. Através desta análise, o estudo revela que a gamificação pode desempenhar um papel significativo na promoção de um ambiente de aprendizado dinâmico e envolvente. Em conclusão, este artigo destaca o potencial da gamificação como uma ferramenta pedagógica inovadora no contexto educacional contemporâneo.
ÉTICA E PRIVACIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO DIGITAL: OS DESAFIOS ÉTICOS E DE PRIVACIDADE NO USO DE TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS
Authors: Narciso Rodi , Silva Alexander Aparecido Urso , Barros Ayrla Morganna Rodrigues , Costa Jessé Marques Lima , Pereira João Alves , De Araujo Maria Nilsa Martins , Meroto Monique Bolonha das Neves , Moniz Sibele Selvina de Oliveira
Published: January 2024

Após a disseminação da pandemia global em 2020, educadores e aprendizes foram desafiados a uma reinvenção necessária, impulsionada pelo uso de plataformas e tecnologias digitais. Essa transformação permitiu uma otimização na absorção de conhecimento, especialmente diante da crescente necessidade de modalidades de estudo a distância ou híbridas. Contudo, o emprego dessas ferramentas exige uma cuidadosa consideração ética e moral em relação à utilização e acesso de dados. O presente estudo busca identificar os elementos distintivos dos trabalhos pautados pela ética, visando alcançar uma privacidade digital para professores, alunos e gestores escolares. É crucial lembrar que o termo 'ética' deriva do grego éthos, relacionado a tradições e hábitos individuais, enquanto 'moral', de origem latina mos, refere-se a diretrizes normativas e leis cotidianas. Ambas essas virtudes, embora distintas, requerem um equilíbrio, ancorando-se na razão e no discernimento comum. A pesquisa bibliográfica conduzida no estudo visa preencher as lacunas existentes nesse domínio. Apesar da literatura sobre a Lei de Proteção de Dados Pessoais e Privacidade no contexto educacional ser considerada escassa, a expectativa é que professores, gestores, coordenadores e alunos dediquem os recursos necessários para compreender, praticar e aplicar os princípios normativos que salvaguardam a proteção digital dos envolvidos em suas atividades pedagógicas.
A COMPLEXIDADE ECONÔMICA COMO METODOLOGIA DE MENSURAÇÃO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONÔMICO: O CASO BRASILEIRO DE 2001 A 2016
Authors: Nunes Rodolfo Francisco Soares
Published: January 2024

Sob a luz da teoria econômica no que diz respeito à relação entre crescimento e desenvolvimento, a complexidade econômica surge como uma metodologia de análise capaz de evidenciar, com suas limitações, o grau de valor adicionado nos produtos exportados por um país. Sendo assim, o presente artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma análise da pauta exportadora brasileira no que diz respeito a sua complexidade e capacidade de traduzir crescimento em desenvolvimento econômico. Isto posto, pode-se perceber que, de acordo com a metodologia utilizada, o Brasil tem passado por um processo de “descomplexidade” da sua pauta exportadora, isto é, ao longo do período de 2001 a 2016 a exportação brasileira tem se concentrado em produtos primários e que, por ter baixo valor adicionado, tem contribuído para que o comércio exterior orbite somente no incremento ao crescimento e não no desenvolvimento das cadeias produtivas.
EL CONSENTIMIENTO SEXUAL COMO HERRAMIENTA TERAPÉUTICA EN LA PRÁCTICA DE LA TERAPIA OCUPACIONAL SEXOLÓGICA
Authors: Álvarez Torres Cari
Published: January 2024

La presente reflexión teórica está enmarcada en el hecho de que la Terapia Ocupacional Sexológica es un concepto que tuve que acuñar para explicar mi quehacer terapéutico, docente, investigativo y académico, debido a que la sexología es una especialidad bastante nueva en nuestro país, pero además, somos no más de un par de colegas quienes estamos ejerciendo sexología y terapia ocupacional. Mi tendencia a la integración de las dualidades disciplinarias ha sido un aspecto volitivo de mi quehacer profesional y, a través de este texto, quiero invitarles a un viaje sobre una ciudad conceptual, que va tejiéndose. Algunos pensarán que está escrita de manera disgregada, otres de manera circular, pero para mí tiene la lógica de la construcción de algo que en concreto tuve que elaborar dentro de la artesanía conceptual, para explicar intervenciones con resultados notorios, con personas y comunidades. Partiremos pensando sobre la noción más conocida del consentimiento, es decir como contrato, para luego adentrarnos en materias como la crítica feminista al consentimiento, y luego, por supuesto, a por qué el consentimiento es clave en la salud sexual como parte de la salud integral. Finalmente, profundizaré en por qué el consentimiento sexual es más que un contrato, cómo se relaciona con el soma y por qué es una potente herramienta terapéutica para esta integración disciplinaria y la intervención clínica.
Dịch tễ, lâm sàng và điều trị bỏng tại Bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 1
Authors: Trần Bích Thuỷ , Phùng Nguyễn Thế Nguyên , Nguyễn Thị Hoa , Đinh Thị Phương , Đoàn Thị Mỹ Thi
Published: January 2024

Mục tiêu: Tại miền Nam Việt Nam, có ít nghiên cứu bỏng trẻ em được báo cáo. Vì vậy chúng tôi tiến hành nghiên cứu “Dịch tễ, lâm sàng và điều trị bỏng tại Bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 1”.Đối tượng và phương pháp: 383 trẻ em bỏng được điều trị tại Khoa Bỏng - Tạo hình, Bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 1 từ ngày 01/02/2021 đến ngày 15/08/2022. Phương pháp nghiên cứu mô tả tiến cứu, theo dõi dọc.Kết quả: Trong thời gian nghiên cứu từ 01/02/2021 đến 15/08/2022 có 383 nhập Bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 1 ghi nhận tuổi trung bình 44,9 ± 46,4 tháng (02 - 192), trong đó 73,6% dưới 60 tháng; 55,9% trẻ nam nhiều hơn 44,1% trẻ nữ; 67,6% có sơ cứu bỏng và 14,1% sơ cứu bỏng đúng; 96,2% bỏng là do tai nạn sinh hoạt, 77,6% bỏng nước nóng, 10,9% bỏng lửa, 3,7% bỏng điện và 0,5% bỏng hóa chất. Diện tích bỏng trung bình 9,9 ± 11,2% diện tích cơ thể (DTCT), diện tích < 10% DTCT là 67,9%; bỏng sâu độ II là 61,9%, bỏng sâu độ II - III là 37,1%, bỏng sâu độ III - IV là 1%; vị trí bỏng 77% vùng tay chân, 56,4% ngực lưng, 34,4% đầu mặt cổ, 24% sinh dục và tầng sinh môn. Albumin máu tương quan tuyến tính nghịch rất chặt chẽ với diện tích bỏng (R = -0,72, p = 0,003), khi diện tích bỏng tăng thì albumin máu sẽ giảm với phương trình hồi quy tuyến tính là albumin máu = -0,029 x diện tích bỏng + 3,416. Tác nhân gây nhiễm trùng huyết có cấy máu dương tính 60% là Staphylococus coagulase negative. Tỷ lệ biến chứng là 21,9% nhiễm trùng (8,6% nhiễm trùng vết bỏng, 6,8% nhiễm trùng huyết, 2,3% viêm phổi, 1,6% nhiễm trùng tiêu hóa, 0,8% sốc nhiễm trùng, 0,5% viêm mô tế bào, 0,5% nhiễm trùng catheter, 0,5% nhiễm trùng hệ thần kinh trung ương); 3,9% suy hô hấp; 2,8% sốc bỏng; 2,3% hội chứng cai morphine; 1,8% suy dinh dưỡng cấp; 1,8% xuất huyết tiêu hóa và 0,3% chèn ép khoang. Tỷ lệ tử vong là 0,3%.Kết luận: Bỏng xảy ra trẻ nam nhiều hơn trẻ nữ, tỷ lệ sơ cứu bỏng đúng còn thấp, nguyên nhân gây bỏng chủ yếu do tai nạn sinh hoạt và xảy ra tại nhà, tác nhân bỏng chủ yếu là nước nóng. Điều trị sốc bỏng bằng albumin trong 48 giờ sau bỏng theo diện tích bỏng là ≥ 49% DTCT nên bù dịch chống sốc bằng albumin, 31% DTCT ≤ diện tích bỏng < 49% DTCT xem xét từng trường hợp cụ thể và diện tích bỏng < 31% DTCT không có chỉ định chống sốc bỏng bằng albumin. Độ sâu bỏng lớn thì cắt lọc, ghép da bỏng tăng. Biến chứng bỏng trẻ em tăng khi diện tích bỏng tăng và biến chứng bỏng trẻ em tăng khi độ sâu bỏng tăng. Tử vong 1 trẻ em bỏng trong nghiên cứu chúng tôi do bỏng hô hấp và sốc mất máu cho chảy máu vùng rạch chèn ép khoang.
Kết quả công tác khám chữa bệnh cho bệnh nhân tại bệnh xá của các đảo cấp 2 và đảo cấp 3 thuộc quần đảo T
Authors: Nguyễn Hồng Sơn , Trần Quốc Việt , Bùi Đức Thành , Hoàng Việt Hùng , Lê Trọng Dũng , Nguyễn Quang Tường , Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Dung , Đào Tấn Duy , Vũ Đình Ân
Published: January 2024

Mục tiêu: Nghiên cứu đặc điểm và kết quả công tác khám bệnh, điều trị cho người bị thương, bị bệnh tại bệnh xá các đảo cấp 2 và đảo cấp 3 thuộc quần đảo T giai đoạn 2018 - 2022.Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang kết hợp với hồi cứu số liệu thứ cấp về đặc điểm và kết quả công tác khám bệnh, điều trị cho bệnh nhân tại bệnh xá các đảo cấp 2 và đảo cấp 3 thuộc quần đảo T giai đoạn 2018 - 2022.Kết quả: Tổng số lượt khám của các bệnh xá là 4496 lượt, trung bình là 75 lượt/tháng, chủ yếu tiến hành thăm khám cho đối tương quân (87,88%). Tỷ lệ bệnh nhân được thu dung chiếm tỷ lệ 8,52%; đối tượng quân chiếm 93,73%. Cơ cấu bệnh theo ICD-10 chú yếu là các nhóm bệnh như: Tổn thương, ngộ độc và hậu quả của một số nguyên nhân từ bên ngoài (20,01 ± 1,55%), các bệnh của da và tổ chức dưới da (16,85 ± 0,56%), các bệnh của hệ tiêu hóa (15,16 ± 0,59%) và các bệnh hệ hô hấp (14,25 ± 2,38%). Nhóm 5 bệnh lý phổ biến nhất bao gồm: Vết thương phần mềm, viêm da, nhiễm trùng đường hô hấp trên cấp, hội chứng ruột kích thích và sốt chưa rõ nguyên nhân. Có 91 bệnh nhân được cấp cứu tại các bệnh xá, đối tượng quân chiếm tỷ lệ chủ yếu với 62,64%. Tỷ lệ bệnh nhân cấp cứu/thu dung là 23,76%. Phương pháp điều trị nội khoa là chủ yếu (75,53%) và có 9 bệnh nhân được vận chuyển về đất liền để tiếp tục cấp cứu và điều trị.Kết luận: Công tác khám bệnh và điều trị bệnh tại bệnh xá đảo cấp 2 và cấp 3 giai đoạn 2018 - 2022 đã đạt được các kết quả nhất định: Tổng số lượt bệnh nhân khám bệnh là 4496 lượt, trung bình là 75 lượt/tháng. Tỷ lệ bệnh nhân được thu dung điều trị là 8,52%. Có 91 bệnh nhân phải cấp cứu tại các bệnh xá và 9 bệnh nhân được vận chuyển vào đất liền để tiếp tục cấp cứu và điều trị.
Postpartum depression and partner support during the period of lactation: Correlation research and its influencing factors
Authors: Ruan Ji-Ming , Wu Ling-Juan
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

Postpartum depression (PPD) not only affects the psychological and physiological aspects of maternal health but can also affect neonatal growth and development. Partners who are in close contact with parturient women play a key role in communication and emotional support. This study explores the PPD support relationship with partners and its influencing factors, which is believed to establish psychological well-being and improve maternal partner support.

AIM

To explore the correlation between PPD and partner support during breastfeeding and its influencing factors.

METHODS

Convenience sampling was used to select lactating women (200 women) who underwent postpartum examinations at the Huzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital from July 2022 to December 2022. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on the basic information (general information questionnaire), depression level [edinburgh postnatal depression scale (EPDS)], and partner support score [dyadic coping inventory (DCI)] of the selected subjects. Pearson’s correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between PPD and DCI in lactating women. Factors affecting PPD levels during lactation were analyzed using multiple linear regression.

RESULTS

The total average score of EPDS in 200 lactating women was (9.52 ± 1.53), and the total average score of DCI was (115.78 ± 14.90). Dividing the EPDS, the dimension scores were: emotional loss (1.91 ± 0.52), anxiety (3.84 ± 1.05), and depression (3.76 ± 0.96). Each dimension of the DCI was subdivided into: Pressure communication (26.79±6.71), mutual support (39.76 ± 9.63), negative support (24.97 ± 6.68), agent support (6.87 ± 1.92), and joint support (17.39 ± 4.19). Pearson’s correlation analysis demonstrated that the total mean score and individual dimension scores of EPDS during breastfeeding were inversely correlated with the total score of partner support, stress communication, mutual support, and co-support (P < 0.05). The total mean score of the EPDS and its dimensions were positively correlated with negative support (P < 0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the main factors affecting PPD during breastfeeding were marital harmony, newborn health, stress communication, mutual support, negative support, co-support, and the total score of partner support (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

PPD during breastfeeding was associated with marital harmony, newborn health, stress communication, mutual support, negative support, joint support, and the total DCI score.