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O DESAFIO DA MOBILIDADE SUSTENTÁVEL EM CIDADES INTELIGENTES: O CASO DA CIDADE DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Nichi J.
Published: November 2023

O setor de transportes desempenha um papel crucial nas estratégias de mitigação e adaptação às mudanças climáticas, representando uma parcela significativa do consumo de energia, especialmente no Brasil, onde contribui com 65% do total. No entanto, o modal rodoviário, responsável por 13% das emissões de dióxido de carbono equivalente (CO2e) do setor, destaca-se como o principal emissor. A fim de reduzir essas emissões, é essencial adotar uma abordagem integrada que una governança multinível e tecnologias de baixo carbono. Soluções inteligentes e sustentáveis incluem cidades mais compactas, uso de energia limpa e integração de modais, com foco no transporte público. Este artigo apresenta uma revisão teórica que sintetiza a literatura recente sobre mobilidade em cidades inteligentes e os impactos climáticos negativos do setor de transporte. O estudo de caso do sistema de mobilidade de São Paulo é examinado sob essa abordagem para identificar obstáculos e possibilidades na transição para um transporte neutro em carbono.
LUGARES ZELOSOS EM FRONTEIRAS HÍBRIDAS: UM PANORAMA SOBRE AS ECOVILAS GENUÍNAS NO CONTEXTO DA RELAÇÃO URBANO-RURAL NO BRASIL
Authors: SANTOS JR. Severiano Joseh
Published: November 2023

Este artigo se propõe a analisar alguns aspectos das novas configurações espaciais híbridas surgidas no contexto da densificação do meio técnico-científico-informacional brasileiro contemporâneo. Destacar-se a presença das ecovilas e grupos afins como lugares difusores de novos sistemas técnicos e valorativos, de cunho sustentável, holístico e zeloso. Se, em nível objetivo, as ecovilas acompanham a espacialização mais geral do Brasil de forte influência metropolitana e concentradas no Sul-Sudeste, por outro, tais grupos apresentam peculiaridades empíricas e epistemológicas passíveis de serem vistas como utopias de novos mundos.
ATENÇÃO À CRISE NOS SERVIÇOS TERRITORIAIS DE ATENÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL: TRANSFORMANDO CENAS
Authors: Kinker Fernando Sfair , Moreira Maria Inês Badatór
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é problematizar a questão do cuidado em saúde mental, em momentos de crise, no âmbito dos serviços territoriais de saúde mental. Método: Utilizou-se de cena ilustrativa para fundamentar a análise, a partir de diferentes concepções sobre o fenômeno da crise. A partir de revisão bibliográfica e da experiência dos autores, efetuou-se uma análise dos principais desafios presentes no atendimento às situações de crise. Resultados: evidenciou-se que concepções hegemônicas e simplificadoras da crise psíquica são centralizadas em sinais e sintomas, e apagam os sentidos do episódio, gerando ações de violência para os envolvidos. Para uma abordagem complexa e não redutora, são necessárias respostas complexas, a fim de ampliar possibilidades de entendimento e ação, envolvendo diferentes atores, que estão implicados na produção da cena da crise. Sugere-se uma abordagem amparada em diferentes pontos da rede psicossocial, visto que a manutenção dos laços comunitários é imperiosa e pode se transformar em espaços facilitadores para a aproximação ou manutenção da pessoa na comunidade. Conclusão: Conclui-se que, para lidar com a complexidade da crise, necessita-se de outro paradigma, outros olhares, práticas e saberes, que considerem que a pessoa que encarna a crise produz um significado, constrói um saber sobre a vida e sobre a própria crise, e não deve ser colocada no lugar de objeto de intervenção.
BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SENSOR DEVICES FOR THE INTERNET OF THINGS
Authors: Rasia L. A. , Schwertner L. , Rasia J.
Published: November 2023

Objective: This work shows the evolution of the basic concepts of a modern society plugged into digital information through the manufacture of low-cost sensor devices using alternative and ecologically biodegradable materials. Methods: Through a methodology that starts from ideas about things, hypotheses are raised about the functionality of a possible product, in this case, a sensor device carried out through previously well-studied and tested processing steps. Results: The methodological description was obtained and the main concepts for the development of sensor devices with alternative and biodegradable materials were structured, as well as the possibility of developing different types of graphite sensor devices on paper that can be applied in different areas of knowledge in addition to obtaining a functional cantilever tested on a micro-controlled platform.Conclusion: The concepts illustrated and discussed in this work show the complexity of developing and arriving at an innovative product with intelligent technology even using materials with low environmental impact and low cost such as paper and pencil lead.
RELIGIOSIDADE E ESPIRITUALIDADE COMO MÉTODO DEENFRENTAMENTO POR PACIENTES SUBMETIDOS À CIRURGIACARDÍACA: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Fernandes Renato Vargas , Rodrigues Maristela Silveira , Kochenborger Larissa
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: o estudo teve como objetivo desvelar os aspectos religiosos e espirituais de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca. Método: Metodologicamente, o estudo desenvolvido foi caracterizado como uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com análise temática, com base na Plataforma da Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS-SALUD), sendo selecionados seis artigos científicos que conduziram a presente revisão após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Resultados: Os achados resultaram na construção de duas categorias: sentimentos vivenciados por pacientes e familiares durante o processo de cirurgia cardíaca, e o uso da religiosidade e espiritualidade como método de enfrentamento no processo de cirurgia cardíaca. Conclusão: observou-se os principais sentimentos vivenciados por pacientes e familiares durante o processo de cirurgia cardíaca, destacando-se o medo, angústia e incertezas quanto ao desfecho do procedimento cirúrgico, bem como o uso de estratégias de enfrentamento perante este processo, como a religiosidade e espiritualidade, culminam em maiores chances de desfecho positivo no processo de recuperação. Ainda, o estudo mostra a necessidade de realizar novas pesquisas sobre a temática, com vista a implementação do acolhimento religioso e espiritual no cuidado aos pacientes de cirurgia cardíaca.
CARACTERIZACION DEL ESTUDIO DE MERCADO PARA NUEVOS RESTAURANTES 2023.
Authors: Juarez Vargas Juan Carlos , Rivera Carpio Esmelida Roxana , López Paz Peregrino Meliton , Quispe Yapo Edgardo , Coasaca Nuñez Willver , Mamani Ramos Angel Anibal , Astete Tebes Ronald , Mamani Calisaya Milton Vladimir
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar las preferencias y comportamientos de los consumidores en relación con la comida saludable, la elección de restaurantes y las compañías preferidas al salir a comer. Se buscó comprender cuánto estarían dispuestos a pagar por un almuerzo saludable, las diferencias entre áreas rurales y urbanas en términos de preferencias de compañía, así como las prioridades al elegir un restaurante, especialmente en relación con la higiene y la calidad de la comida. Metodología: El estudio se basó en una encuesta que recopiló datos de dos grupos de género (hombres y mujeres) y dos entornos geográficos (rural y urbano). Se recopilaron respuestas sobre preferencias de precio para comidas saludables, preferencias de compañía al salir a comer y prioridades al elegir restaurantes. Se utilizó un análisis de frecuencia para presentar los resultados. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron que, independientemente del género, la mayoría de los encuestados preferiría pagar "DE 10 A 15 SOLES" por un almuerzo saludable. En cuanto a las preferencias de compañía, se observaron diferencias significativas entre áreas rurales y urbanas, con un enfoque en la "FAMILIA" en áreas rurales y opciones más diversificadas en áreas urbanas. La higiene y la seguridad alimentaria fueron prioridades clave en la elección de restaurantes. Además, se identificaron diferencias de género, con las mujeres priorizando la "CALIDAD DE LA COMIDA" y los hombres considerando múltiples factores en su elección de restaurantes. Conclusiones: El estudio concluye que los restaurantes que deseen atraer a un público que valore la comida saludable deberían considerar ofrecer opciones asequibles en el rango de "DE 10 A 15 SOLES." La "HIGIENE" y la "SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA" deben ser prioridades para todos los restaurantes. La comprensión de las diferencias regionales y de género en las preferencias del consumidor es fundamental para el éxito en la industria de la restauración.
MACROALGAS MARINHAS E SUAS POTENCIALIDADES
Authors: Pereira Juliana Isis Araujo , Lima erivan Santos , Ramos Jhoab Fernandes , Rozario Ester Silva do , Vasconcelos Margarida Maria Monteiro , Cordeiro Carlos Alberto Martins
Published: November 2023

As macroalgas são organismos fotossintéticos com grande diversidade de formas e encontradas em ambientes aquáticos marinhos e continentais. Elas são constituídas de componentes orgânicos e metabólitos secundários responsáveis por uma vasta gama de atividades biológicas. Diante de sua importância, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma pesquisa qualitativa e documental, apresentando as suas principais potencialidades. O desenvolvimento do trabalho seguiu um estudo retrospectivo, com revisão literária a partir de publicações indexadas nas bases de dados do Science Direct. e Web of Science. Utilizou-se como descritores de busca os termos: macroalgae, secondary metabolites, animal feed, cosmetics, therapeutic potential. Foram selecionados artigos publicados nos idiomas inglês e português cujos resumos se enquadrassem na temática proposta. Nos resultados foram apresentadas as principais características das algas vermelhas, verdes e marrons, seus principais compostos bioativos e aplicações na alimentação, cosméticos e seu potencial terapêutico. Em suma, as macroalgas marinhas apresentam importância como aditivo alimentar, constituinte de rações para animais, alimento funcional e ainda apresentam potencial utilização na indústria farmacêutica pela presença de metabólitos secundários com atividades biológicas.
Perancangan Desain Kawasan Rekreasi di Sungai Bolango Guna Mengembangkan serta Memanfaatkan Potensi Wilayah
Authors: Fitriani Dara , Tatura Lydia Surijani , Tallei Vierta Ramlan , Hatta Asta Juliarman
Published: November 2023

The design of the recreation area on the Bolango River as a development of a trade and tourism area is an area design that is based on the various potentials and problems it has, such as the existence of regions bordering the waterfront area with multiple characters and uniqueness. This area is a potential area whose initial plan was only to be developed with residential functions, but it experienced several obstacles in the process. Therefore, by looking at the lack of public space around the area, in this case, the recreational area design is oriented as a Commercial Waterfront and Recreational Waterfront, which can provide benefits to various parties, namely investors, government and the community.
The Results of Targeted Training in the Rehabilitation of Patients with a Combination of Motor and Speech Disorders
Authors: Yastrebtseva Irina P. , Biryukov Evgeny A. , Belova Victoria V. , Deryabkina Lidiya Yu.
Published: November 2023

AIM. To evaluate the effectiveness of using a rehabilitation glove in patients with central paresis of the arm and motor aphasia due to ischemic stroke, and also to study the rate of motor production in the upper limb in these patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. We examined 49 patients with hemiparesis and motor aphasia in the early recovery period of ischemic stroke in the left middle cerebral artery. Depending on the fact of conducting training with the use of a rehabilitation glove, patients were randomly distributed into two groups (1, where this training option was implemented, and 2 — without it), comparable in the severity of motor and speech disorders. Within each of them, patients were additionally divided into subgroups, depending on the degree of paresis in the distal part of the affected upper limb: L-mild (in group 1L — 18 people, 2L — 16) and U-moderate (in group 1U — 8, and 2U — 7 patients). On days 1 and 10 of training, all patients underwent functional testing. Treatment and rehabilitation were carried out according to the order of care. Patients of groups 1L and 1U additionally received a course of 10 sessions, including 2 exercises of 15 minutes each for a paretic arm 5 times a week.
RESULTS. Patients of groups 1L and 1U demonstrated statistically significant improvements in the Medical Research Committee Scale, the ARAT Arm Motor Activity Test, the Wasserman Speech Impairment Rating Scale, and the Montreal Cognitive Function Rating Scale. According to amplitude indicators, there was a tendency towards their increase in all groups. A decrease in the number of errors and an increase in the percentage of correct task completion accompanied the development of a motor act. They stabilized in patients with mild paresis of the hand by 5–6 sessions and in patients with moderate paresis by 6–7 sessions.
CONCLUSION. In patients with mild to moderate paresis of the right hand in combination with motor aphasia in the early recovery period of ischemic stroke, when using a rehabilitation glove, there was an improvement in the strength and motor activity of the paretic hand, cognitive functions and speech. Stabilization of task performance indicators should be taken into account when determining the duration of training and timely correction of the motor rehabilitation program.
Assessment of Motor Activity of Patients Undergoing Medical Rehabilitation and Health Resort Treatment
Authors: Fesyun Anatoliy D. , Marchenkova Larisa A. , Vasileva Valeriia A.
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION. Problem of evaluation of the motor activity patients undergoing medical rehabilitation and sanatorium treatment remains relevant, including obesity.
AIM. To study the nature and degree of disorders of muscle strength, motor and coordination functions in patients undergoing medical rehabilitation and sanatorium treatment.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. Single cross-sectional study included 160 patients aged 40 to 65 years with normal and overweight. The complex of the study included: functional tests and assess muscle strength and balance.
RESULTS. In patients with obesity, compared with persons with normal body weight of the same age, significantly (p 0.05) lower indicators of muscle strength of the right and left arms, strength of the abdominal and back muscles, lower endurance of the abdominal muscles and back muscles and longer time to complete the “Get up and walk” test. Also, in obesity, it turned out to be significantly less time to maintain balance in the “Stand on one leg” tests on the right and left legs with open eyes. A statistically significant direct relationship was found between the level of back muscle strength (γ = −0.82, p = 0.0038) and body weight. A significant relationship was also found between the level of endurance of the back muscles to physical activity and BMI (γ = −0.79, p = 0.01). At the same time, there was no relationship between age and the level of endurance of the back muscles to physical activity (γ = 0.107, p = 0.36).
DISCUSSION. In patients undergoing medical rehabilitation and health resort treatment, obesity is associated with a decrease in muscle strength and motor activity.
CONCLUSION. In patients with obesity at the age of 40–65 years, compared with persons with normal body weight of the same age and gender, there is a statistically significant decrease in the muscle strength of the arms, abdomen and back, a longer time to complete the “Get up” test and walk”, as well as deterioration in the function of static balance according to the results of the “Stand on one leg” test.
The Role of Audit Risk in Improving Audit Quality
Authors: DOLOKSARIBU Tio Arriela , FIRDAUS Rizalnur
Published: November 2023

Audit quality is closely related to the auditor's audit process. Attitude and Cognitive Auditor is very necessary for completing the audit; besides that, audit risk considerations play an important role in decision-making by the auditor. Various ways and processes of audit work also adapt to circumstances that are not usually carried out. Therefore, audit quality needs to be studied more deeply so that in the future, the audit process can remain of high quality in all conditions. This study aims to examine the effect of audit quality in terms of audit skepticism, planning, and risk, which play a moderating role. The sample of this research is 265 auditor respondents in Indonesia. A research method is a quantitative approach tested through path analysis. Statistical testing was carried out using the SmartPLS 3 testing tool. The results showed that professional Skepticism affected audit quality. Furthermore, Audit Planning influences Audit quality. Audit risk is proven to strengthen the relationship between professional Skepticism and audit quality. However, Audit Risk has different results, which does not strengthen the relationship between audit planning and Audit Quality. Therefore, audit risk needs to be corrected and considered by the auditor in terms of professionalism and audit planning. It aims to improve audit quality. Future research can consider the use of information technology, which is a major part of the audit process
How Labor Force Participation Mediating Poverty Rate by Others Factors
Authors: ROHMAN Abd. Rohman , PUDJIHARDJO M. , SUSILO Susilo
Published: November 2023

This research examines the factors that influence poverty levels in Indonesia, both directly and indirectly, by analyzing the involvement of labor force participation levels. The study uses BPS data and the APBN Data Portal to evaluate wages, education, and government spending in the education and health sectors as influencing variables. Using time series data, this research form by path analysis aims to identify direct or indirect relationships between variables. The data is first analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis as part of the research methodology. This research using path analysis and the Sobel test, researchers found that education levels only up to junior secondary school have an impact on changes in labor force participation rates but do not have an impact on reducing poverty. In contrast, other variables, such as wages and government spending in the education and health sectors, do not indirectly affect poverty through the labor force participation rate.
Using Storytelling to Build Resilience Among Learners in the Post-Covid-19 Pandemic Era
Authors: Babane Vusiwana Constance
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has created anxiety, depression and loss of existential meaning in local and global communities. It left behind children who bear the pain of losing their parents, siblings, relatives and friends while dealing with their sicknesses, including those that result from psychosocial stress, and/or contending with poverty. The problem is that children did not receive adequate psychosocial interventions that could contain their negative emotional experiences, help them to heal and build resilience that could enable them to deal with future adversities. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may manifest later in their lives. This paper investigated the use of storytelling to build learners’ resilience and restore their existential meaning Post-COVID-19 pandemic. This conceptual article has been designed within qualitative research and follows an interpretivist paradigm. Document analysis was employed to collect data. Documents reviewed indicated that there is limited research done on the effects of integrating bibliotherapy in learning processes. The article contends that classroom pedagogies should integrate storytelling to help children build resilience. This paper recommends storytelling as an innovative teaching strategy that could help young children build resilience. Therefore, the relationship between bibliotherapy and resilience has been discussed. The recommended strategy is premised on the understanding that when children are involved in storytelling that aligns with their cultures and experiences, it can foster change in cognitions and mobilise intrinsic and extrinsic assets that enable them to cope with adversities.

Keywords: Resilience, Storytelling, Psychosocial, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bibliotherapy
Erratum: “On the Orbital Elements of the Two-body Problem with Slowly Decreasing Mass: The Gyldén–Mestchersky Cases” (2020, AJ, 160, 203)
Authors: Abad Alberto , Calvo Manuel , Docobo José A. , Elipe Antonio
Published: November 2023

In Abad et al., we studied the time evolution of orbital elements in the so-called “Gyldén–Mestchersky cases.” Actually the plots represent the evolution of orbital elements with respect to the eccentric anomaly, related with time through Kepler’s equation. When reproducing figures with respect to time, they are globally similar to the ones we obtained but with slight differences, as T. Kramer informed us. In this note we aim to amend the errors in the figure captions and also to explain the way we computed orbital elements, in particular the eccentricity, by means of a continuous explicit function of the mean anomaly, with no need to solve Kepler’s equation at each instant of the time interval.
The Detection of Higher-order Millimeter Hydrogen Recombination Lines in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Authors: Sewiło Marta , Tokuda Kazuki , Kurtz Stan E. , Charnley Steven B. , Möller Thomas , Wiseman Jennifer , Chen C.-H. Rosie , Indebetouw Remy , Sánchez-Monge Álvaro , Tanaka Kei E. I. , Schilke Peter , Onishi Toshikazu , Harada Naoto
Published: November 2023

We report the first extragalactic detection of the higher-order millimeter hydrogen recombination lines (Δn > 2). The γ-, ϵ-, and η-transitions have been detected toward the millimeter continuum source N 105–1 A in the star-forming region N 105 in the Large Magellanic Cloud with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array. We use the H40α line, the brightest of the detected recombination lines (H40α, H36β, H50β, H41γ, H57γ, H49ϵ, H53η, and H54η), to determine the electron temperature and study ionized gas kinematics in the region, and the 3 mm free–free continuum emission to determine the physical parameters: the size, emission measure, and electron density. We compare the physical properties of N 105–1 A to a large sample of Galactic compact and ultracompact (UC) H ii regions and conclude that N 105–1 A is similar to the most luminous (L > 105
L
⊙) UC H ii regions in the Galaxy. N 105–1 A is ionized by an O5.5 V star; it is deeply embedded in its natal molecular clump, and likely associated with a (proto)cluster. We incorporate high-resolution molecular line data including CS, SO, SO2, and CH3OH (∼0.12 pc), and HCO+ and CO (∼0.087 pc) to explore the molecular environment of N 105–1 A. Based on the CO data, we find evidence for a cloud–cloud collision that likely triggered star formation in the region. We find no clear outflow signatures, but the presence of filaments and streamers indicates ongoing accretion onto the clump hosting the UC H ii region. Sulfur chemistry in N 105–1 A is consistent with the accretion shock model predictions.
Simultaneous Estimates of Star-cluster Age, Metallicity, Mass, and Extinction (SESAMME). I. Presenting an MCMC Approach to Spectral Stellar Population Fitting
Authors: Jones Logan H. , Hernandez Svea , Smith Linda J. , James Bethan L. , Aloisi Alessandra , Larsen Søren
Published: November 2023

We present the first version release of SESAMME, a public, Python-based full spectrum fitting tool for Simultaneous Estimates of Star-cluster Age, Metallicity, Mass, and Extinction. SESAMME compares an input spectrum of a star cluster to a grid of stellar population models with an added nebular continuum component, using Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods to sample the posterior probability distribution in four dimensions: cluster age, stellar metallicity Z, reddening E(B − V), and a normalization parameter equivalent to a cluster mass. SESAMME is highly flexible in the stellar population models that it can use to model a spectrum; our testing and initial science applications use both BPASS and Starburst99. We illustrate the ability of SESAMME to recover accurate ages and metallicities even at a moderate signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ∼ 3–5 per wavelength bin) using synthetic, noise-added model spectra of young star clusters. Finally, we test the consistency of SESAMME with other age and metallicity estimates from the literature using a sample of Hubble Space Telescope/Cosmic Origins Spectrograph far-UV spectra toward young, massive clusters in M83 and NGC 1313. We find that, on the whole, SESAMME infers star cluster properties that are consistent with the literature in both low- and high-metallicity environments.
Spacecraft Floating Potential Measurements for the Wind Spacecraft
Authors: Wilson III Lynn B. , Salem Chadi S. , Bonnell John W.
Published: November 2023

Analysis of 8,804,545 electron velocity distribution functions, observed by the Wind spacecraft near 1 au between 2005 January 1 and 2022 January 1, was performed to determine the spacecraft floating potential, ϕ
sc. Wind was designed to be electrostatically clean, which helps keep the magnitude of ϕ
sc small (i.e., ∼5–9 eV for nearly all intervals) and the potential distribution more uniform. We observed spectral enhancements of ϕ
sc at frequencies corresponding to the inverse synodic Carrington rotation period with at least three harmonics. The two-dimensional histogram of ϕ
sc versus time also shows at least two strong peaks, with a potential third, much weaker peak. These peaks vary in time, with the intensity correlated with solar maximum. Thus, the spectral peaks and histogram peaks are likely due to macroscopic phenomena like coronal mass ejections (solar cycle dependence) and stream interaction regions (Carrington rotation dependence). The values of ϕ
sc are summarized herein and the resulting data set is discussed.
Profil intellectuel des enfants présentant un trouble déficit de l’attention avec ou sans hyperactivité
Authors: Martin Pierre , Speranza Mario , Colombel Fabienne
Published: November 2023

Objectif  : L’objectif de cette recherche est d’étudier le profil intellectuel des enfants avec TDA/H à l’aide de la nouvelle version de l’échelle d’intelligence de Wechsler. Méthode  : 30 enfants avec TDA/H et 29 enfants au développement typique, âgés entre 8 et 12 ans, ont été évalués à l’aide des 10 subtests principaux du WISC-V et avec des épreuves attentionnelles, exécutives et d’apprentissage. Résultats  : Les enfants avec TDA/H présentent de moins bonnes performances aux indices de mémoire de travail ( t (57) = 4.522, p  < .001, d  = 1.178) et de vitesse de traitement ( t (57) = 4.321, p  < .001, d  = 1.125). L’indice de Compétences Cognitives est moins élevé chez les enfants TDA/H ( t (57) = 4.377, p <  .001, d  = 1.140). On retrouve également des corrélations entre l’ICC et les performances attentionnelles, exécutives et d’apprentissages. Le trouble de l’inhibition semble jouer un rôle important dans les performances observées sur l’échelle d’intelligence. Conclusion  : Le WISC-V est un bon outil pour l’évaluation du profil cognitif des enfants avec TDA/H.
An Important Strategy to Improve Adolescent Health Literacy: COVID-19 Modules in High School in Indonesia
Authors: Hasanatuludhhiyah Nurina , Visuddho Visuddho , Purba Abdul Khairul Rizki , d’ Arqom Annette , Marchianti Ancah Caesarina Novi
Published: November 2023

Objectives: During the second coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) surge, cases increased sharply due to low awareness and compliance with measures to limit disease spread. Health literacy (HL) is an important component of public health initiatives, and schools are potential sources of health education to increase HL via the presentation of COVID-19 educational modules.Methods: This cross-sectional study involved an online questionnaire administered to students from 5 high schools in Surabaya and Sidoarjo, Indonesia, 6-7 weeks after the start of government-issued directives restricting public gatherings. We collected data on each respondent’s age, gender, parental education, and socioeconomic variables. HL was determined by the Health Literacy Measure for Adolescents. We additionally measured their attitudes and behaviors related to preventing the spread of COVID-19. The students were asked if they watched the COVID-19 module at school, their feelings about vaccination, and preferred online sources of COVID-19-related information.Results: Most of the 432 respondents had viewed COVID-19 modules at school. Module exposure was associated with significantly higher total and domain-specific HL and more positive attitudes toward government-issued COVID-19 restrictions on travel and public gatherings (p<0.05). However, behaviors to prevent COVID-19 spread and vaccine acceptance were not associated with module exposure. Most students chose social media as their source of COVID-19-related information.Conclusions: Schools can provide information to increase adolescents’ HL and the public’s support for health initiatives to prevent or limit the spread of COVID-19.
Preparación del hormigón en obra
Authors: Jiménez Montoya P.
Published: November 2023

Es curioso el limitado uso que se hace de los avances conseguidos en el estudio del hormigón, en lo que va de siglo, sobre todo en nuestro país, donde con tanta profusión se está empleando el hormigón armado, con las consiguientes ventajas económicas sobre las estructuras metálicas. Hay una parte muy importante de constructores que siguen preparando el hormigón, sin control alguno, preocupándose mucho del cálculo de las estructuras y piezas armadas, y admitiendo, para coeficientes de resistencia, ciertos valores que, a veces, distan bastante de la realidad, debido a la mala calidad del hormigón. El ingeniero que calcula, sabe muy bien esto, y se cubre tomando coeficientes de seguridad elevados, con el consiguiente perjuicio económico en las obras de importancia. Aparte del coeficiente de seguridad, se ha observado, frecuentemente, que las sobrecargas de cálculo adoptado suelen ser bastante mayores que las que realmente ha de soportar la estructura. Los que a diario están rompiendo probetas de hormigón en laboratorio, ven lo variables que son los resultados obtenidos para la misma obra, y las pequeñas resistencias que acusan una gran parte de los hormigones para armar, que muchas veces no es ya solamente antieconómico su empleo, sino también temerario. Dependiendo la calidad del hormigón de tantos factores, siempre serán grandes las variaciones que se obtengan en los coeficientes correspondientes a los confeccionados en una misma obra, pero tenemos medios de reducir estas variaciones, a menos de la mitad, mediante un adecuado control del hormigón. Investigaciones realizadas en el Road Research Laboratory han demostrado que la variación máxima, que para hormigones sin control toma un valor del 60 "/o, puede reducirse a 25 «/o para los perfectamente controlados, tomando un valor de 40 "/» con un pequeño control en obra. Y, precisamente, el objeto de este trabajo es dar una idea de la marcha a seguir en la confección del hormigón, con el control EN OBRA, que creemos imprescindible, tanto de los materiales como del hormigón, y que, siendo de suma sencillez, nos da un mínimo de garantías, que permiten, en último término, tomar coeficientes de seguridad normales en los cálculos.
Casa en el Viso, Madrid
Authors: De la Sota Alejandro
Published: November 2023

Cuando se t r a t a de construir una casa para vivir en una calle «de porvenir», ha de ponerse uno en guardia. Una calle de porvenir es aquélla donde no se podrá vivir, cuando ese porvenir haya dejado de serlo, cuando sea presente, lo cual significa tráfico, ruidos, gente, polvo, molestias; todo lo que realmente es enemigo del buen vivir. Sin embargo, ¡paradoja!, son más caros los solares, aun en zonas residenciales, si las calles son «de porvenir». Hasta el mismo invento de palabras como «semiesquina»—solar o casa «semiesquina»—surgió para indicar la proximidad de las casas o solares a las calles de porvenir. Nació esta casa con temor al gran porvenir de la calle del Doctor Arce, donde se construyó; en su miedo trató de aislarse de ella y también de su vecina. Buscó luz y aire hacia el jardín, hoy menguado, pero con esperanza de crecer. Casa abierta al mediodía—es decir: a la luz y al sol—, al jardín y a la paz, etc.; y cerrada al norte—o sea: al viento y al frío—, a ruidos, calles, etc. Su planta es, en mucho, consecuencia de las Ordenanzas municipales; realmente es su envuelta. Se proyectó su fachada en contra de lo que normalmente se entiende por tal; también se proyectó su entrada con modestia, casi con disimulo, en contra de las entradas ostentosas y fanfarronas. Hay muchas cosas que tal vez no aguantan el análisis profundo sobre el porqué de su existencia: desaparecen.
Centrales hidro-solares
Authors: Vadot L.
Published: November 2023

Ideas generales y principios en que se basan los aprovechamientos de los desniveles que la evaporación superficial de aguas da lugar en determinadas circunstancias. En este trabajo se describen la forma de realizar los referidos aprovechamientos y su posible aplicación en las cubetas del Mediterráneo y del Mar Rojo.
Un hangar desmontable
Authors: Otto Safir D.
Published: November 2023

Este hangar desmontable, de las Reales Fuerzas Aéreas del Canadá, tiene una luz libre de 40,00 m y 18,00 de altura en la clave. Su particularidad más importante es el de estar constituido por elementos prefabricados de hormigón, cuyo montaje se puede realizar totalmente durante el corto período de verano de las regiones septentrionales canadienses. En este trabajo se dan las ideas generales de su estructura, métodos de montaje y el resultado de unos ensayos previos hechos sobre dos tramos.
Nuevo muelle de atraque para transbordadores, en Amsterdam
Authors: Risselada J.
Published: November 2023

Descripción de las obras para la construcción del nuevo muelle de atraque, para transbordadores, en el puerto de Amsterdam (Holanda). Estos trabajos, en curso de ejecución, comprenden un muelle de embarque y un acceso de 280 m de longitud y 22 m de anchura, ambos sobre pilotes. En este artículo sólo se describe el acceso.
Central térmica de Nantes-Chevire
Authors: Swetchine Jean
Published: November 2023

La central térmica de NANTES-CHEVIRE (Francia), proyectada para una potencia total de 300.000 kW (con posible ampliación a 500.000 kilovatios), es interesante por los siguientes motivos: Su PROYECTO; en el que se ha pretendido conseguir una explotación económica y de gran seguridad en su funcionamiento. Sus INSTALACIONES; su potencia global, así como las de las diferentes máquinas, están calculadas hasta los límites de las realizaciones industriales actuales. Su REALIZACIÓN; en la que se han planteada algunos problemas técnicos, de solución delicada, en particular los constructivos, correspondientes a una obra situada en las márgenes de un río, cuyo curso está sujeto a variaciones y accidentes imprevistos: el Loira.
Pabellón Krupp, en la feria de Hannover, cúpula reticulada metálica
Authors: Enneper Paul
Published: November 2023

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From Computors to Computers: The Early History of Econometric Computation at the University of Cambridge
Authors: Cheng Chung-Tang
Published: November 2023

This paper explores the early history of econometric computation at the University of Cambridge. Using the Department of Applied Economics (DAE) as a case study, the paper documents the transitioning divisions of computing labor with an emphasis on how human computors and computer programmers played pivotal roles in producing econometric knowledge. Since being founded in 1946, the DAE had relied on two ways of econometric computation: computors, who did the computing work through desk calculators, and the “regression analyzer”, an analog machine invented by Guy Orcutt. After the Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator (EDSAC) was put in operation in 1949, a new group of econometricians became the very first group of programmers of the EDSAC. With significant improvements to microdata sources and technology, econometric practices by DAE affiliates boomed in the early 1950s, constituting the first series of collective contributions to post-war microeconometrics. In 1956, Lucy Slater was hired as the EDSAC’s programming specialist, signalling a turning point where professional programmers began to lead econometric computations. Afterwards, econometric practices became a new division of labor that focused more on teamwork and programming expertise. By revealing the dynamics during the historical transition from computors to computers, the paper contributes to the “hidden figure” aspect behind conventional histories of econometrics.
“Write Your Model Almost as You Would on Paper and Dynare Will Take Care of the Rest!” A History of the Dynare Software
Authors: Cherrier Béatrice , Saïdi Aurélien , Sergi Francesco
Published: November 2023

According to its creator Michel Juillard, Dynare is a “pre-processor and a collection of routines” aimed at solving and estimating non-linear rational expectation models. This article focuses on the role of Dynare in the dissemination of dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models in academia and policymaking institutions. The case of Dynare highlights how the dissemination across the profession of theoretical principles and modelling practices cannot be considered independently from (at least) two general issues that involve designing computer tools for macroeconomics: tractability (i.e. the existence of a computer algorithm that can solve a mathematical problem using “reasonable” resources) and portability (i.e. the material ability of circulating and transferring a computer algorithm across models, people, and institutions). In this article, we document how the origins and the development of Dynare over three decades were guided by these two issues.
AngioJetTM rheolytic thrombectomy with covered balloon-expandable stent deployment in a superior vena cava syndrome: a case report
Authors: Cosacco Alessio Mario , Zenunaj Gladiol , Traina Luca
Published: November 2023

The Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) is a rare mediastinal syndrome, frequently due to compression by a mediastinal malignant leading to venous flow obstruction through the Superior Vena Cava (SVC) towards the heart. The symptoms may consist of edema of the upper body and distended veins, dyspnea up to a life-threatening condition. Restoring the SVC flow by endovascular means can be beneficial in order to achieve a rapid relief of the clinical symptoms. A 51-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of squamous cell lung tumor diagnosis presented to the emergency department with persistent cough, neck and face swelling, and distended jugular veins on clinical examination. No dyspnea and normal vital parameters were reported. Computed Tomography angiography (CT) examination demonstrated thrombosis of subclavian veins and SVC due to compression by malignancy. Compression also involved the right upper lobar bronchus. Through a percutaneous transvenous right humeral access, phlebography confirmed total occlusion of the right subclavian vein, brachiocephalic venous trunk, and superior vena cava. We performed AngioJetTM (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA) rheolytic endovascular thrombectomy. The phlebography demonstrated the unlying hemodynamic stenosis due to the ab-extrinsic compression and underwent stenting with a covered balloon-expandable stent. The final phlebography confirmed the patency of the stent and restoration of venous flow. Although there was a complete recovery of the symptoms, the patient died from respiratory complications caused by malignancy involvement. AngioJetTM mechanical thrombectomy and covered balloon-expandable stent deployment is a useful solution for SVCS to quickly achieve relief of the clinical symptoms. There are few case series where thrombectomy and primary stent placement are studied. Further follow-up studies are needed to understand the patency of treated vessels better.
Acknowledgement to Reviewers
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: November 2023

No abstract available.
No-reflow phenomenon following stroke recanalization therapy: Clinical assessment advances: A narrative review
Authors: Kan Yuan , Li Sijie , Zhang Bowei , Ding Yuchuan , Zhao Wenbo , Ji Xunming
Published: November 2023

The no-reflow phenomenon (NRP) after successful vascular recanalization in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has become a major cause of poor clinical prognosis and ineffective recanalization. However, there is currently no clear definition or unified clinical assessment method for the NRP. Therefore, it is urgent to clarify the clinical evaluation criteria for the NRP and develop new no-reflow evaluation techniques so that remedial treatment can be applied to AIS patients suffering from the NRP. In this brief review, a variety of NRP assessment methods and defining criteria for clinical practice are presented.
The effect of topical 0.5% humic acid gel on male rats with skin ulcer
Authors: Samiee-Rad Fatemeh , Ghasemi Fatemeh , Bahadoran Ensiyeh , Sofiabadi Mohammad , Shalbaf Zahra , Taherkhani Arman , Gheibi Nematollah
Published: November 2023

Background:

Humic derivatives have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Aim:

This study aimed to assess the experimental wound-healing effect of 0.5% humic acid gel.

Materials and Methods:

A full-thickness skin wound was created on the dorsal side of 24 Sprague Dawley male rats (220–250 g). The animals were then randomly divided into the control, sham, and experimental groups. Skin wounds were bandaged daily using sterile gauze dipped in normal saline, carboxymethylcellulose, and 0.5% humic acid for 21 days. The wound-healing rate was evaluated grossly and histologically at various time intervals post-injury.

Results:

Wound-healing percentage was significantly higher in the gel treatment group at all time points (P < 0.05). The mean number of inflammatory cells was significantly lower in the humic acid gel group than in the other groups (P < 0.001). Moreover, the number of new vascular cells and fibroblasts were significantly increased in the humic acid gel compared to the control (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

These data confirmed that 0.5% humic acid gel accelerates wound healing, probably by anti-inflammatory effects, as well as by promoting vascular and fibroblast proliferation. Therefore, the humic acid gel may be used to improve wound care.
Single-prick local anesthesia for sebaceous cyst excision
Authors: Mulla Tabassum , Jadhav Tushar , Thakur Nalini , Kulkarni Ananta
Published: November 2023

Sebaceous cyst excision is a commonly performed outpatient surgery. Patients are often concerned about intraoperative pain associated with multiple pricks while injecting local anesthesia. Injection of an anesthetic agent with a single prick is reassuring to the patient and encourages the patient to cooperate with the surgeon during rest of the procedure.
A prospective comparative study of efficacy and safety of 15% trichloroacetic acid peel, 35% glycolic acid peel and Q-switched Nd-YAG laser in patients of macular amyloidosis
Authors: Vaghasia Aditi , Kamat Shruti , Kansara Kajal , Dharmender J , Shah Bela J
Published: November 2023

Background:

The unappealing appearance of skin in macular amyloidosis (MA) interferes with the patient’s quality of life, and treating the condition has been challenging.

Aims and Objectives:

To compare the efficacy and safety of 15% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel, 35% glycolic acid (GA) peel, and Q-switched Nd-YAG Laser in MA.

Materials and Methods:

Open, prospective study was conducted over 2 years, where after fulfilling the criteria, randomization was done into three groups. Group A: 15% TCA peel; Group B: 35% GA peel; Group C: Q-switched Nd-YAG Laser. Procedures were repeated at monthly intervals for six sittings. On each visit, patients were scored on the following parameters: color score, visual analog score (VAS), physician global assessment (PGA) scale, subjective improvement, and adverse effects.

Results:

A total of 75 patients (25 patients in each group) completed the treatment. The mean age of study-population was 35.68 ± 9.8 years, with female to male ratio of 11.5:1. The mean change in color score (1.68) was more by Group A, followed by Group C (1.4), followed by Group B (1.16). Similar results were noted by subjective improvement, VAS, and PGA. Adverse events were more in Group A, followed by Group C, followed by Group B. No patient showed permanent adverse events.

Conclusion:

TCA-peel showed superior results over Nd-YAG laser and glycolic-acid peel. TCA-peel being cost-effective with excellent acceptability should be considered a treatment modality.
Respond quickly and effectively! Components of the military health surveillance system in natural disasters: A qualitative study
Authors: Naderi Maryam , Khoshdel Ali Reza , Sharififar Simintaj , Moghaddam Arasb Dabbagh , Zareiyan Armin
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND:

The systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data by health surveillance systems provide timely and comprehensive surveillance of public health, identification health priorities, and, consequently, a quick and timely response to reduce damage during natural disasters. Since military forces appear as first responders at the scene of accidents, the present study aimed to identify the components of the military health care system during natural disasters.

MATERIALS AND METHOD:

Qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews were analyzed via the conventional content analysis approach to identify the components of the military health care system in natural disasters. The participants consisted of 13 experts who were experienced in providing health services in the military and the civilian health care system during natural disasters in January 2022 to June 2022.

RESULT:

The identified components were classified into four main categories, namely, pre-requisite components (comprehensive health care, defined position, and providing information), driving components (system efficiency, effective communication), operational components (contingent performance, effective response), and promotional components (purposeful support, pre-disaster preparation).

CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, the military health surveillance system is a cooperative service for the national health system in which data is essential for making decisions on health and treatment measures during disasters. This study—by identifying four categories of the important components in the design, implementation, and development of the military health surveillance system—provides a comprehensive view of an appropriate and evidence-based military surveillance system in disasters.