bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Low Seroprevalence Of Brucella Spp. Among Remote Colombian Communities From The Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta
Authors: Oakley Regina , Kann Simone , Plag Michèle , Concha Gustavo , Dreyfus Anou , .Paris Daniel H
Published: October 2023

Brucella species cause a high burden of disease globally, infecting both humans and animals; however, One Health has been under-appreciated in Colombia. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of Brucella spp. in two remote indigenous communities from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. These communities live in close contact with their livestock, indicating a potential susceptibility to zoonotic pathogens. The livestock routinely kept by these communities include cattle, small ruminants and pigs, the known hosts of human pathogenic Brucella spp.. A low level of exposure to Brucella spp. was documented, with only one positive participant among 539 participants (0.2%; 95% CI 0.0 – 1.0). Nevertheless, due to the high risk that zoonoses pose, we recommend discussions with the community for the potential establishment of One Health surveillance studies for the early detection and prevention of future zoonotic disease threats.
The effect of surgical correction of Lenke types I and III scoliotic deformities on the spinal balance in patients aged 15–35 years
Authors: Belozerov Vadim Vasilyevich , Peleganchuk Aleksey Vladimirovich , Mikhaylovskiy Mikhail Vitalyevich
Published: October 2023

Objective. To analyze the effect of spinal deformity correction on the parameters of the frontal and sagittal balance in patients aged 15-35 years with Lenke types I and III idiopathic scoliosis.

Material and Methods. The dynamics of sagittal and frontal parameters of the spinal balance was assessed in 268 patients aged 15 to 35 years with Lenke type I and III idiopathic scoliosis before and after surgical treatment. The patients’ quality of life and the number of postoperative complications were assessed depending on the imbalance severity.

Results. More than half of patients (55.6 %) with Lenke types I and III idiopathic scoliosis have initial balance disorders, and 14.6 % of them have pronounced abnormalities. Significant balance disorders are predicted by severe scoliosis (85.3° ± 30.3°), greater L5 tilt (10.3 ± 7.9 before surgery; 5.3 ± 4.8 after surgery) and initial sagittal imbalance (32.75 ± 27.7), large residual scoliotic curve (43.3° ± 23.1°), large angle of residual thoracic kyphosis (32.3° ± 15.9°), and smaller angle of lumbar lordosis after surgery (52.3° ± 14.1°); p < 0.05. The main compensatory elements, in addition to PT and SS, are the angle of L5 tilt in the frontal plane and the L5–S1 angle in the sagittal plane. In young patients aged 15-35 years, disc mobility at the L5–S1 level is sufficient to achieve a more balanced body position, even with a significant change in the PI-LL ratio.

Conclusion. In the long-term postoperative period, a pronounced imbalance of the spine increases the risk of mechanical postoperative complications up to 50 %, while the quality of life of patients does not decrease, and repeated surgical interventions are required in singular cases. Correction of scoliotic deformity allows increasing the number of patients without balance disorders by 6 %, and reducing the number of gross deviations by 2 times.
Comparative radiological analysis of hybrid and circular stabilization methods for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral burst fractures
Authors: Rerikh Viktor Viktorovich , Sinyavin Vladimir Dmitryevich
Published: October 2023

Objective. To perform a comparative radiological analysis of the methods of hybrid stabilization  (posterior fixation in combination with cement vertebroplasty and osteoplasty with deproteinized allobone) and circular stabilization (posterior fixation in combination with anterior fusion) used in the treatment of uncomplicated burst fractures of the vertebral bodies associated with osteoporosis.

Material and Methods. The study is retrospective. Two groups of patients were formed, and inclusion and exclusion criteria were determined. The magnitude of kyphosis correction (according to  Cobb), the magnitude of residual postoperative kyphotic deformity, as well as its recurrence in the long-term postoperative period, and the sagittal balance (Barrey index) were assessed. The follow-up period was 12 months. Subjective assessments of the patient’s condition were not considered.

Results. The magnitude of initial kyphotic deformity (>20°), incomplete achievement of kyphosis correction after surgery (> 5°), the value of densitometry T-score, and sagittal imbalance before and after surgical intervention are, with a statistically significant difference, the main predictors of local kyphosis recurrence, incomplete correction of deformity and decompensated sagittal imbalance.

Conclusions. When comparing the methods of hybrid and circular stabilization, there was no statistical difference in radiological outcomes.
Repeat discectomy and spinal fusion in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation: systematic review of the literature
Authors: Makirov Serik Kaliulovich , Musa Gerald , Ndandja Dimitri T. Keri , Chmutin Gennady Egorovich , Kim Alexander Valeryevich , Hovrin Dmitri Vladimirovich , Otarov Olzhas Bekenovich
Published: October 2023

Objective. To conduct a literature review of studies comparing the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation using discectomy and spinal fusion.

Material and Methods. A comprehensive search across four electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Cochrane) was conducted. Studies comparing the outcomes of discectomy and spinal fusion for recurrent lumbar disc herniation were analyzed. Postoperative complications, cost and duration of surgery, length of hospital stay, pain score, and recurrence rate were compared.

Results. Ten studies comprising data of 1066 patients met the inclusion criteria. Discectomy was performed in 620 of them, while 446 patients underwent spinal fusion surgery. Discectomy yielded good results in VAS scores for leg and back pain, but after 3–6 months, there was no significant difference compared to spinal fusion. The recurrence rate for discectomy varied from 7.27 % to 22.91 %, while fusion had 0 % same-level recurrence. Fusion surgery had fewer complications: 1.72–28.00 % (average 11.6 %) vs 5.25–32.73 % (average 15.7 %) for discectomy. However, spinal fusion had longer operation time, greater blood loss and longer hospital stay compared to discectomy.

Conclusion. Discectomy and spinal fusion are effective treatment options for recurrent lumbar disc herniation. At the same time, discectomy demonstrates a high level of initial relief of symptoms and is more cost-effective. However, the risk of recurrence is significant, and the progression of degeneration and instability may result in pain recurrence within a year. Fusion surgery provides stability and eliminates the risk of recurrence, but the main challenge is the cost of surgery. The choice of technique should be based on individual patient factors, and the advantages and disadvantages of each approach should be carefully considered.
Analisis Potensi Kejadian Curah Hujan Ekstrem di Masa Mendatang Sebagai Dampak dari Perubahan Iklim di Pulau Jawa Berbasis Model Iklim Regional CCAM
Authors: Nurlatifah Amalia , Hatmaja Rahaden Bagas , Rakhman Aulia Arip
Published: October 2023

Perubahan iklim adalah peristiwa berubahnya komponen atau variabel iklim akibat pemanasan global. Perubahan iklim dapat berakibat timbulnya cuaca ekstrem. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya mitigasi dan adaptasi dampak dari cuaca ekstrem akibat perubahan iklim salah satunya adalah dengan pemodelan dan proyeksi iklim. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis potensi kejadian curah hujan ekstrem di masa mendatang sebagai dampak dari perubahan iklim di Pulau Jawa dengan menggunakan model iklim regional CCAM (Conformal Cubic Atmospheric Model). CCAM digunakan untuk downscaling data GCM ACCESS 1-3 hingga resolusinya mencapai 25 km. Skenario yang digunakan adalah RCP 4.5 dengan resolusi temporal data harian. Sebelum digunakan, data CCAM dikoreksi menggunakan metode linear scaling. Hasilnya, data CCAM yang telah dikoreksi terbukti cukup mampu menggambarkan kondisi sebenarnya curah hujan di Pulau Jawa. Pulau Jawa diproyeksikan akan mengalami peningkatan curah hujan bulanan pada tahun 2021-2050 dibandingkan tahun 1991-2020. Hampir keseluruhan daerah di Jawa mengalami kenaikan curah hujan bulanan meskipun nilainya tidak signifikan dan hanya sekitar 1,7-5,3 mm. Peningkatan paling tinggi terjadi di daratan Jawa Timur dengan nilai mencapai 15,1-22,4 mm. Beberapa daerah diproyeksikan akan mengalami penurunan nilai RX1day (nilai curah hujan maksimum harian dalam satu tahun). Penurunan paling tinggi terjadi di selatan perbatasan Jawa Tengah dan Jawa Timur dengan nilai mencapai 6,2-15,4 %. Sementara DKI Jakarta diproyeksikan akan mengalami peningkatan nilai RX1day pada periode 2021-2050 senilai 0,1-6,6%. Peningkatan nilai R50mm (jumlah hari dalam satu tahun dengan curah hujan diatas 50 mm) terjadi di hampir seluruh wilayah di Jawa pada periode 2021-2050 dibandingkan dengan periode 1991-2020 dengan presentase sekitar 15,9-52,7%.
Extraction and characterization of type I collagen from scales of Mexican Biajaiba fish
Authors: Lino-Sánchez Araceli , González-Vélez Virginia , Vélez Marisela , Aguilar-Pliego Julia
Published: October 2023

Type I collagen is a high-value polymer found naturally in animal species and with many applications in the biomedical field. Collagen is frequently obtained from bovine tendons, but this source presents the risk of disease transmission, thus marine collagen is becoming an alternative source of this valuable material. In the present work, we report the successful extraction and characterization of the natural collagen found in the scales of Biajaiba, a highly consumed fish native to the Gulf of Mexico. We obtained acid- and pepsin-soluble type I collagens with high denaturation temperatures, high hydroxyproline contents, and yields in the ranges reported for other fish scales. Our work proposes a useful alternative for transforming the huge quantities of discarded fish scales in our country to extract a high-value product for biomedical applications.
The time-dependent deformation and damage constitutive model of rock based on dynamic disturbance tests
Authors: Chu Shaofeng , Chen Shihai , Liu Minlong , Huang Jiang , Wei Haixia
Published: October 2023

In the deep rock excavation process, the rock will produce deformation and damage under multiple dynamic disturbances, while there is also unrecoverable time-dependent deformation. In order to research this deformation characteristic, a sine wave disturbance triaxial loading test was carried out on red sandstone to simulate the failure process of deep underground rock mass under dynamic disturbance loads with low confining pressure. Based on the results that the deformation of the rock increases suddenly during dynamic disturbances and varies with the number of disturbances, a novel disturbance damage model relating the number of disturbances to the deformation of the disturbances is created to describe the deformation and damage accumulation of the rock under multiple disturbances and an operator is developed to ensure that the model works. In order to describe the time-dependent deformation of rocks, the elasticity model in the traditional Bingham model was improved to a nonlinear elasticity model that varies with time, and its viscous and plasticity models were retained. The time-dependent deformation and damage constitutive model is obtained by combining the improved Bingham model with the disturbance damage model. The model parameters were identified according to the test data, and the finite-element calculation of the model was realized with the secondary development program. The results show the strain of rock increases suddenly under multiple disturbances, and the main reason for rock damage is the action of dynamic disturbances. The fitted curves and finite-element results are consistent with the experimental results. The time-dependent deformation and damage constitutive model of rock not only reflects the decaying rheological and steady-state rheological properties of rock under static loading but describes the characteristics of strain surge and disturbance damage accumulation caused by dynamic disturbances. This article contributes to the characteristics of the deformation of deep rock mass.
Evaluation of spatial form of rural ecological landscape and vulnerability of water ecological environment based on analytic hierarchy process
Authors: Cai Pei , Zhang Xiaopu , Xing Yanyan , Chen Fulan , Qu Huimin , Lou Jianxin , Li Yang
Published: October 2023

The spatial form of the rural ecological landscape and the vulnerability of the water ecological environment are evaluated to understand the status of the rural ecological system and provide a scientific basis for improving and protecting the rural ecological environment. With the acceleration of the urbanization process, rural areas in urban fringe areas have become an important carrier of urban space expansion and function allocation due to their advantages in transportation and resources, and have been included in the urban production and consumption system. The fast change in country capabilities and the consistent change in land use structure show a differentiated and enthusiastic improvement pattern. According to the point of view of provincial rejuvenation and new urbanization, this study discussed about the time-space qualities of provincial change and land use change, examined the coupling connection between rustic change and land use change, and set forward commonsense country improvement procedures and land guideline measures, which can not only stimulate the vitality of rural development but also consolidate the foundation of rural revitalization. Through the investigation and analysis of rural ecological land, it was found that the rural ecological land decreased from 95.14 to 89.84% from 2015 to 2019, then rose to 92.94%, and finally fell back to 91.74%, which is relatively stable on the whole. It can be seen that the spatial form, coupling, and coordination of the water ecological environment in rural ecological landscape presents a stable trend.
Stochastic uncertainty management in electricity markets with high renewable energy penetration
Authors: Sadek Shady M. , Ryad Ahmed K. , Mostafa Mostafa H.
Published: October 2023

The high penetration of renewable energy sources (RESs) in modern power systems poses two conflicting issues. First one is the reduction in the operation costs resulted from RESs utilization instead of the expensive fossil fuel thermal generating units. However, the RESs are characterized by its uncertain and intermittent behavior that their output power is not dispatchable and not known exactly due to forecast errors. Therefore, reserves are scheduled in the day-ahead market to meet the uncertain supply from RESs which add some costs to the system. The decision maker should be aware of those two conflicting objectives in order to operate the system in the optimal way with minimum operation costs. The problem of the market clearing is formulated as Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) problem using GAMS software. It is considered a two stage stochastic programming with the objective of minimizing the expected total operation energy and reserve costs while satisfying the various operational constraints. The results show the effectiveness of the RESs integration in different cases with the consideration of load shedding, RESs curtailment and transmission congestion. As shown from the results, when the network is congested, the operation costs are increased due to the load shedding and RESs curtailment events occur. Moreover, scheduled reserves are increased to face the uncertainty of RESs. As the RESs power penetration increases with no network congestion, a decreasing trend in the operation cost can be seen. However, this trend is less marked as the uncertainty of RESs generation increases. For the network congested case, the reduction rate of the operation cost is decreased for increasing RESs power penetration levels.
Power quality improvement of utility-distribution system using reduced-switch DSTATCOM in grid-tied solar-PV system based on modified SRF strategy
Authors: Peerzadah Ehsanul Haque , Perveen Rehana , Bhat Abdul Hamid
Published: October 2023

This paper describes a three-phase VSC based 4-switch Grid-Tied Solar PV-DSTATCOM using Modified Synchronous Reference Frame (MSRF) Theory to achieve the Unity Power Factor (UPF) operation, Zero Voltage Regulation (ZVR) operation, perform harmonics compensation and compensation against load unbalancing. The DC-Link voltage is set stable and voltage balancing is done across the split-capacitors under all load-charge conditions. Coordinated design of DSTATCOM consists of integrated Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaic (PV) array and a DC-to-DC boost converter circuit for improvement of Photovoltaic energy/power. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is used to provide the fixed power which is trapped and transferred from the array to the boost converter. UPF operation and ZVR are not available together. So, models are designed separately to accomplish one of the objectives (UPF and ZVR) for linear, non-linear and unbalanced loads. Simulation models are first designed in MATLAB software and then in Real-Time using RT-LAB having MASTER and CONSOLE blocks for Computation and Communication. In building of the model, Real-Time Digital Simulator (OPAL-RT 4510) is used in which hardware synchronised models are embedded, and hardware real-time results are displayed on the synchronised four-channel oscilloscope RIGOL-MSO5204.
Fostering well-being in the university L2 classroom: the “I am an author” project
Authors: Amorati Riccardo , Hajek John
Published: October 2023

This study explores the effect of a project-based learning module informed by the principles of the Deep Approach to World Language Education on students’ well-being in an advanced Italian language subject. Data were collected via a questionnaire (n = 21) created in light of Oxford’s EMPATHICS model of well-being. As part of this module, students were tasked with creating and self-publishing an illustrated story in Italian. Results indicate that the project contributed to students’ well-being, mostly because it enabled them to have an experience of authorship while also making a difference by supporting the local Italian community. Students were able to gain control of their learning by engaging in a task that they perceived as enriching and socially meaningful. The project also had a positive influence on students’ self-efficacy and self-concept, on their intrinsic motivation for learning Italian, as well as on their overall sense of belonging and accomplishment.
Teaching writing to English language learners: two science teachers’ perspectives and practices
Authors: Qi Yang , Fang Zhihui
Published: October 2023

Writing is fundamental to science and integral to its practice. This study examined two sixth-grade science teachers’ perspectives on and practices in teaching writing to English language learners (ELLs). Both teachers were interviewed on their beliefs about and experience in teaching writing to ELLs in science. They were also each observed once per week for their writing instruction over one semester. All writing samples produced by the ELLs during the semester were collected. Qualitative analysis of the data revealed that both teachers recognized the importance of writing to science but provided few opportunities for extended writing and limited writing instruction to ELLs. The teachers cited ELLs’ disinterest in science and lack of writing proficiency, as well as their own lack of time and preparedness to teach writing, as the main reasons for not making writing a priority in their teaching practice, for having lower expectations for ELLs, and for not offering substantive language/literacy support to ELLs. These findings indicate that the lofty goal of literacy-science integration remains largely unfulfilled, despite nearly two decades of strong push for border crossing by both science and literacy educators. They suggest that a reenvisioning of the relationship between literacy and science is needed to ensure effective science instruction for ELLs and other students in need of language/literacy support.
Theory of Certain Non-Univalent Analytic Functions
Authors: Gangania Kamaljeet
Published: October 2023

We investigate the non-univalent function’s properties reminiscent of the theory of univalent starlike functions. Let the analytic function

ψ

(
z
)

=

∑

i
=
1

∞

A
i

z
i

, A
1 ≠ 0 be univalent in the unitdisk. Non-univalent functions may be found in the class

ℱ

(
ψ
)

of analytic functions f of the form

f

(
z
)

=
z
+

∑

k
=
2

∞

a
k

z
k

satisfying (zf′ (z)/f (z) – 1) ≺ ψ(z). Such functions, like the Ma and Minda classes k=2 of starlike functions, also have nice geometric properties. For these functions, growth and distortion theorems have been established. Further, we obtain bounds for some sharp coefficient functionals and establish the Bohr and Rogosinki phenomenon for the class

ℱ

(
ψ
)

. Non-analytic functions that share properties of analytic functions are known as poly-analytic functions. Moreover, we compute Bohr and Rogosinski’s radius for poly-analytic functions with analytic counterparts in the class

ℱ

(
ψ
)

or classes of Ma-Minda starlike and convex functions.
Zur Kenntnis ternärer Oxoarsenate(III) dreiwertiger Lanthanoide: Synthese und Charakterisierung von LnAsO3- und Ln
2As4O9-Vertretern mit Ln = La und Ce sowie Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm–Gd
Authors: Locke Ralf J. C. , Ledderboge Florian , Schleid Thomas
Published: October 2023

The title compounds have been prepared from the elemental lanthanoids and arsenic sesquioxide in 1:1 and 2:3 molar ratios in the presence of a cesium-halide flux at temperatures near 1000 °C generating elemental arsenic as the by-product. With the preparation of B-type La[AsO3] crystallizing in the monoclinic space group P21/c with the lattice parameters a = 904.03(8), b = 789.96(7), c = 837.49(7) pm and β = 103.354(3)°, both A- and B-type Ln[AsO3] representatives are now available for lanthanum and cerium. The crystal structure consists of two crystallographically distinct Ln
3+ cations with eight- or ninefold coordination by O2− anions. The Ln
3+ cations are arranged in layers of (Ln1)3+ and corrugated bilayers of (Ln2)3+ cations in the (100) plane. The two different As3+ cations appear in [AsO3]3− units, which differ mainly in their environment of Ln
3+ cations. The successful synthesis of the compounds Ln
2As4O9 (Ln = Pr, Nd, Eu and Gd) reported here on the one hand closes the structural gap between cerium and neodymium, and on the other hand also extends the spectrum of ternary oxoarsenates(III) of lanthanoids to gadolinium, with the neodymium compound for the first time at standard temperature. The crystals of the Ln
2As4O9 compounds are triclinic (space group:

P

1
‾

$P\overline{1}$

) with lattice parameters nicely reflecting the lanthanoid contraction from a = 690.61(5), b = 768.95(6), c = 959.72(8) pm, α = 96.927(3), β = 103.812(3), γ = 104.441(3)° for Pr2As4O9 to a = 676.12(5), b = 751.58(6), c = 951.57(8) pm, α = 96.462(3), β = 103.678(3), γ = 104.409(3)° for Gd2As4O9 with two crystallographically independent lanthanoid(III) positions. The oxidic environments on these sites show the shape of square antiprisms with significant distortions, but (Ln2)3+ has a ninth oxygen contact in a capped antiprism. The linkage of the polyhedra creates layers in the ab plane, which are separated by the complex anions of arsenic. The oxoarsenate(III) units [AsO3]3− are linked by sharing oxygen corners to form both dinuclear [As2O5]4− and cyclic tetranuclear [As4O8]4− complex anions, which is why the compounds can also be represented with their structured molecular formula Ln
4[As2O5]2[As4O8]. The free electron pairs of the arsenic(III) cations point into channels, which are built up in the crystal structure along [010].
25-th Anniversary of the Belfast Agreement: Prospects for Northern Ireland
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Science, Okhoshin Oleg
Published: October 2023

On April 11-15, 2023, US President Joe Biden visited Northern Ireland and the neighboring Republic of Ireland, timing the visit to the 25th anniversary of singing the Belfast Agreement in 1998, which ended the bloody confrontation between Catholics and Protestants in Ulster and contributed to the creation of autonomous authorities in the region. The purpose of the trip was complex – to overcome the protracted political crisis in Northern Ireland and promise to increase US investment in the regional economy should the regional government resume its work; the personal goal of the US president is to increase support from the Irish-American lobby, which is influential in the Democratic Party. London's hopes for a free trade agreement with the United States did not materialize. Keeping peace in Ulster remains an important issue – in 2023, the Catholic Republican paramilitary group (New IRA) said it would fight British power in the region. The political crisis in Ulster has not been overcome.
Neuronal Activity Changes the Number of Neurons That Are Synaptically Connected to OPCs
Authors: Moura Daniela , Parvathaneni Alekhya , Sahagun Atehsa , Noguchi Hirofumi , Garcia Jesse , Brennan Emma , Brock Robert , Tilton Iris , Halladay Lindsay , Pleasure Samuel , Cocas Laura
Published: October 2023

The timing and specificity of oligodendrocyte myelination during development, as well as remyelination after injury or immune attack, remain poorly understood. Recent work has shown that oligodendrocyte progenitors receive synapses from neurons, providing a potential mechanism for neuronal-glial communication. In this study, we investigated the importance of these neuroglial connections in myelination during development and during neuronal plasticity in the mouse hippocampus. We used chemogenetic tools and viral monosynaptic circuit tracing to analyze these connections and to examine oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) proliferation, myelination, synapse formation, and neuronal-glial connectivityin vivoafter increasing or decreasing neuronal activity levels.We found that increasing neuronal activity led to greater OPC activation and proliferation. Modulation of neuronal activity also altered the organization of neuronal-glial connections: while it did not impact the total number of RabV-labeled neuronal inputs, or the number of RabV-labeled inhibitory neuronal (IN) inputs, it did alter the number of RabV-labeled excitatory neuron to OPC connections. Overall, our findings support the idea that neuronal activity plays a crucial role in regulating OPC proliferation and activation as well as the types of neuronal inputs to OPCs, indicating that neuronal activity is important for OPC circuit composition and function.
NAVIGATING THE FUTURE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE'S GROWING INFLUENCE ON DECISION MAKING
Authors: Alzyoud Adel Ali Yassin
Published: October 2023

Purpose:  The purpose of this study article is to investigate the impact of AI (system capability, user behavior, training and development, and expert availability) on decision making in Bahrain telecommunications company. Theoretical framework:  The deployment of AI systems has expanded tremendously in recent years, and decision making is no exception to its disruptive potential (Jones et al., 2022). AI algorithms and technologies are being used by organizations and individuals to assist and improve decision-making processes. To fully reap the benefits of AI, however, a thorough knowledge of the intricate interplay between AI and decision making is required. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, a quantitative research design is utilized since it permits statistical tools to be used to assess the association between variables. This quantitative study's research approach will be cross-sectional, with the goal of examining the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in decision making. Data were collected by questionnaire from a sample of 195 employees from a Bahraini telecommunications company. Findings:  The results show that there was an association between all the artificial intelligence components and decision making. This finding is consistent with the previous studies, which claims that artificial intelligence lead to decision making (Prasanth, et al., 2023; Ferreira & Monteiro, 2021; Jarrahi, 2018). Research, Practical & Social implications: The AI has .the potential to totally revolutionize the way organizations make decisions. However, in order to preserve customer confidence and prevent unforeseen repercussions, enterprises must use AI responsibly and transparently. The use of AI for decision-making, both for businesses and consumers, is undeniably the way of the future. Originality/value: The value of the study understanding the impact of AI on decision making is becoming increasingly crucial as the technology advances. AI system integration can improve decision-making abilities, increase efficiency, reduce risks, offer access to expert information, and raise ethical concerns and obstacles in organizations.
Enhancing Quality and Safety of Garlic Pulp through Ohmic Heating: A Comprehensive Study on Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Bioactive Content
Authors: P Poojitha , S Priyanka , Koshy Nirmal Abraham , P Gurumoothy , Athmaselvi K A
Published: October 2023

This research paper investigates the application of ohmic heating as an innovative method to improve the quality and safety of garlic pulp. Garlic is a widely consumed vegetable renowned for its unique flavor and potent bioactive compounds, but traditional processing methods often degrade its bioactive constituents and pose microbial safety concerns. In this study, the researchers explore the potential of ohmic heating to address these issues. The study begins by examining the physicochemical properties of garlic pulp subjected to ohmic heating, including changes in pH, color, texture, and moisture content. The results reveal that ohmic heating effectively preserves overall quality attributes, with notable improvements in color and texture compared to conventional processing methods. Additionally, the impact of ohmic heating on the bioactive content of garlic pulp is investigated. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis reveals that ohmic heating leads to superior retention of key bioactive compound diallyl disulfide. By preserving physicochemical properties, enhancing microbial safety, and retaining bioactive content, ohmic heating offers a novel approach to elevate the nutritional and safety standards of garlic-based products. These findings have significant implications for the food industry, providing valuable insights into the potential benefits of adopting ohmic heating technology.
Development of Leangleang Ancient Park Area as a Leading Destination Based on Natural Tourism, Education and Special Interest
Authors: Duli Fadhillah , Hasyim Muhammad , Soma Andang Suryana
Published: October 2023

Leangleang Archaeological Park area in Maros Regency has prospective natural and cultural potential to be developed as a leading destination based on natural, educational, and special interest tourism. The problem is how to identify potential natural and cultural characteristics to be managed as tourist attractions. This study aims to identify natural and cultural characters and their management as potential to be developed into leading tourist destinations, through surveys and direct observations to describe unique, interesting, beautiful, and iconic natural and cultural characters. The results showed that the Leangleang Archaeological Park area consists of tower karst hills in which there are many prehistoric caves, various species of fauna and flora that are unique and endemic, beautiful natural scenery, and interesting community agricultural activities. Especially in prehistoric caves, there are unique and beautiful niches and cave ornaments, as well as remnants of prehistoric cultural heritage, such as the oldest hand-stamped painting in the world dating back 45,000 years. The development of these destinations must be managed by providing standard infrastructure that supports and actively involves the local community as part of a sustainable tourism industry.
Factors affecting the Health Care Insurance Inclusion and Saudi Hospital Management Operation Efficiency
Authors: Otaibi Abdullah Matar Al , Tham Jacquline , Ahmad Albattat
Published: October 2023

The Saudi healthcare scene has seen significant changes, with an increased emphasis on improving the quality and availability of medical treatments. Given the critical role that hospitals play in the delivery of healthcare services, it is critical to understand the relationship between management strategies and operational efficiency. It is difficult to transform a weak existing program into a large project of national health care insurance in a country that lacks a stable and implanted national health care insurance program, such as KSA. This inclusion, while highly helpful for human health care, poses a significant challenge for health care management and may have an impact on Management Efficiency, which is heavily influenced by variables such as Management Staff Satisfaction. Plan for Facility Availability, Management Cost Reduction, and Patient Safety Improvement After healthcare insurance reforms, healthcare professionals were required to have compensatory shifts, which healthcare administrators were required to supply. Using well-established theories of organizational management and healthcare economics, this study will enhance hospital management practices in terms of operational efficiency results. Furthermore, the study looks into the extent to which the availability of health insurance functions as a moderator in this relationship. The availability of health care insurance influences patients' ability to obtain medical services and has the potential to influence the efficacy of hospital management practices. Quantitative research was employed to achieve these objectives. Quantitative data is gathered through surveys and historical hospital performance metrics derived from interviews and focus group conversations with key players in Saudi Arabia's healthcare system.
Healthy lifestyle behaviors and risk of cardiovascular diseases among nursing faculty during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Al-Mayahi Ayad Majid Mousa , Al-Jubouri Mohammed Baqer , Jaafar Sabah Abdullah
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: Cardiovascular diseases are the first ranked cause of death worldwide. Adhering to health promoting lifestyle behaviors will maintain an individual’s cardiovascular health and decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Methods: In this descriptive study, 150 nursing faculty were surveyed via a non-probability (purposive) sampling method to assess their adherence to health promoting lifestyle in order to know the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The Arabic version of Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) was used to achieve this goal. Results: Seventy-two nursing faculty completed the survey. The results indicated that the study sample had moderate level of health promotion based on Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. Conclusion: Nursing faculty are at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases based on their health promoting lifestyle behaviors as they scored low level of “health responsibility”, “physical activity”, and “stress management “. Encouraging healthy behaviors is recommended to prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases.
Análise espacial e temporal da incidência da tuberculose em Guiné-Bissau, 2018 a 2020
Authors: Nanque Adelia Roberto , Ramos Antônio Carlos Vieira , Moura Heriederson Sávio Dias , Berra Thaís Zamboni , Tavares Reginaldo Bazon Vaz , Monroe Aline Aparecida , Pinto Ione Carvalho , Arcêncio Ricardo Alexandre
Published: October 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar o perfil epidemiológico, a distribuição espacial e temporal da tuberculose em Guiné-Bissau, no período de 2018 a 2020. Métodos: estudo ecológico, realizado em Guiné-Bissau, considerando os casos novos de tuberculose. Empregaram-se análise espacial de áreas, para verificar a distribuição da tuberculose no país, e séries temporais, para identificar a evolução da incidência ao longo dos anos de estudo. Resultados: foram notificados 6.840 casos novos de tuberculose. A taxa de incidência da tuberculose no país variou de 36,8 a 267,7 casos/100.000 habitantes, com destaque para as regiões de Bissau e Biombo (superior a 90 casos/100.000). Com o uso de séries temporais, foi possível observar um aumento na incidência dos casos ao longo dos anos do estudo. Conclusões: o estudo permitiu identificar o perfil epidemiológico da tuberculose em Guiné-Bissau, a heterogeneidade da distribuição espacial, além de identificar a evolução da doença ao logo dos anos de investigação.
Experience of the patient regarding their safety in the hospital environment
Authors: Báo Ana Cristina Pretto , Prates Cassiana Gil , Amaral-Rosa Marcelo Prado , Costa Diovane Ghignatti da , Oliveira João Lucas Campos de , Amestoy Simone Coelho , Magalhães Ana Maria Müller de , Moura Gisela Maria Schebella Souto de
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the factors that can impact patients’ experience concerning safety-related measures in the hospital setting. Methods: this qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study was conducted with patients and their family members at a hospital in southern Brazil. Semi-structured interviews were carried out using the Critical Incident Technique between January and February 2022. The collected data underwent content analysis with the assistance of IRaMuTeQ software. Results: five patients, four family members, and three patient-family units participated in the study. The following categories emerged: “Patientprofessional interaction as a component of safe care,” “Recognition of safety protocols in the patient’s experience,” and “Safe care and the challenges in hospital care.” Conclusions: patient-professional interaction, communication, awareness of safety protocols, and the availability of the nursing team are factors that influence patients’ experience regarding the safety of their care during hospitalization.
Epidemiology of monkeypox notifications in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Pereira Paula Luciana Gonçalves , Flores Edmundo Rinolino Magalhães , Silva Thales Philipe Rodrigues da , Faria Ana Paula Vieira , Ribeiro Elice Eliane Nobre , Sato Ana Paula Sayuri , Gomes Larissa Pereira , Matozinhos Fernanda Penido
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe the epidemiological profile of suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Methods: a descriptive, retrospective study of reported suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox infection in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The study period was from the first notification, on June 11, to September 7, 2022. Results: a total of 759 suspected, confirmed, and probable cases of monkeypox infection were reported, with 35.44% suspected, 53.75% confirmed, and 10.81% probable cases, respectively. As for the coexisting diseases within confirmed cases, 38.79% were related to people living with human immunodeficiency virus, and 13.74% had some active sexually transmitted infection. Regarding the evolution of confirmed cases, 47.43% were cured. Conclusions: the results contribute to greater knowledge and control of the infection by allowing better disease management and care offered in health services.
Estratégias de supervisão clínica, aprendizagem e pensamento crítico dos estudantes de Enfermagem
Authors: Silva Angélica Oliveira Veríssimo da , Carvalho António Luís Rodrigues Faria de , Vieira Rui Marques , Pinto Cristina Maria Correia Barroso
Published: October 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar as estratégias supervisivas que os estudantes de Enfermagem consideram facilitadoras do desenvolvimento das capacidades de pensamento crítico no contexto de ensino clínico. Métodos: Estudo de natureza qualitativa, inserido no paradigma interpretativo, com recurso à metodologia focus group. Participaram do estudo oito estudantes do curso de licenciatura em Enfermagem. Resultados: Os participantes reconheceram a imprescindibilidade do pensamento crítico para a responsabilidade profissional e qualidade na assistência; e destacaram a importância da utilização de estratégias supervisivas adequadas às suas necessidades, aos objetivos de aprendizagem e ao contexto da prática clínica. Considerações finais: Este estudo sobreleva a premência em se estabelecer, dentro dos currículos do curso de Enfermagem, estratégias de supervisão clínica promotoras do pensamento crítico, que favoreçam o desenvolvimento de capacidades para o bom julgamento clínico, resolução de problemas e tomada de decisão segura, eficaz e ética.
Standard Operating Procedure validity on intramuscular vaccine administration in adults: a methodological study
Authors: Lima Elaine Aparecida da Cunha , Caetano Renata Oliveira , Correia Marisa Dibbern Lopes , Toledo Luana Vieira , Faria Thais Bitencourt , Pereira Daniela de Almeida , Daskaleas Luciene Muniz Braga
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: to validate a Standard Operating Procedure on the intramuscular vaccine administration technique in adults using high frequency vibration associated with cryotherapy. Methods: a literature review on intramuscular vaccination practice using a vibration device associated with cryotherapy. Then, a form was created to validate the instrument, detailing the items that were assessed by judges following recommendations in the literature. Judges’ answers were assessed using the Content Validity Index, with items whose index was greater than or equal to 0.80 being validated. Results: twenty-five nurses participated in validity, identifying judges’ opinion regarding item relevance, clarity and accuracy. Judges validated the instrument, according to the values that remained between 0.88 and 1.0. Conclusions: the instrument developed and validated is a tool capable of guaranteeing safety and standardizing immunization practice in vaccine rooms.
Health care for people with tuberculosis/HIV co-infection from the multidisciplinary team’s perspective
Authors: Silva Eduarda Aguiar da , Hino Paula , Fernandes Hugo , Bertolozi Maria Rita , Monroe Aline Aparecida , Fornari Lucimara Fabiana
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: to know the multidisciplinary team’s perspective about the health care of people with tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection in relation to treatment. Methods: this is a descriptive-exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, carried out in a health care service in São Paulo, from May to June 2019. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine professionals from the multidisciplinary team. Data were processed through discourse analysis with the support of webQDA. Results: Two empirical categories emerged: Health care interfaces for people with tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection; Barriers and facilitators for health care for people with co-infection. Final considerations: the health-disease process in co-infection is mediated by conditions that positively or negatively interfere with treatment compliance. People’s health care goes beyond exclusively clinical assistance and requires the recognition of needs in a broad perspective.
Independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Authors: Guedes Dartagnan Pinto , Yamaji Bruna Hatsue Santos , Zuppa Marizete Arenhart
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep duration and food intake, in the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Brazilian adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional school-based study, with the participation of 306 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years. A questionnaire was applied with structured questions to collect lifestyle behaviors data. Perception of the HRQoL was identified using the Kidscreen-27. The study used covariance analysis and linear regression models for statistical analysis. Results: Adolescents who reported ≤ 2 hours/day of screen-based sedentary behavior and sleep duration equivalent to 8-10 hours/night presented significantly higher HRQoL. Adolescents who reported joint adherence ≥ 3 healthy lifestyle behaviors demonstrated approximately two [OR=2.12] to three times [OR=3.04] more chance of presenting higher perceptions of HRQoL. Conclusion: Although healthy lifestyle behaviors had a positive independent effect on HRQoL, joint adherence to healthy behaviors enhances the cumulative effect.
Efeitos individual e combinado de condutas do estilo de vida na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de adolescentes
Authors: Guedes Dartagnan Pinto , Yamaji Bruna Hatsue Santos , Zuppa Marizete Arenhart
Published: October 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar os efeitos individual e combinado de condutas do estilo de vida, incluindo atividade física, comportamento sedentário, sono e consumo alimentar, na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) de adolescentes brasileiros. Métodos: Estudo observacional de base escolar, com participação de 306 adolescentes de 14 a 18 anos. Foi aplicado questionário com questões estruturadas para levantar dados de condutas do estilo de vida. Percepção da QVRS foi identificada por meio do Kidscreen-27. Análise de covariância e modelos de regressão linear foram usados para análise estatística. Resultados: Adolescentes que apontaram ≤ 2 horas/dia de comportamento sedentário baseado em tela e duração de sono entre 8-10 horas/noite apresentaram QVRS significativamente mais elevada. Adolescentes que relataram adesão conjunta ≥ 3 condutas saudáveis do estilo de vida demonstraram aproximadamente de duas [OR=2,12] a três vezes [OR=3,04] mais chance de apresentarem percepções mais elevadas de QVRS. Conclusão: Embora condutas saudáveis do estilo de vida apresentaram efeito individual positivo sobre a QVRS, adesão conjunta de condutas saudáveis potencializaram o efeito cumulativo.
Glycemic variability and mortality in oncologic intensive care units
Authors: Oliveira Aretha Pereira de , Castro Mariana da Silva , Lima Dalmo Valério Machado de
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between glycemic variability and mortality in patients admitted to oncologic intensive care units. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using a convenience sample of 30 medical records of patients over 18 years of age of both sexes. Glycemic variability was measured using the standard deviation and general amplitude. Statistical analysis was performed using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and the area under the curve (AUC). The significance level (α) was set at 5% with a confidence interval (CI) of 95%. Results: The study included 14 male patients (46.67%) with a mean age of 60±15 years. A total of 1503 blood glucose samples were collected. The AUC analysis for the standard deviation did not show a statistically significant result (p=.966; 95% CI=[0.283, 0.726]). In contrast, the general amplitude had a statistically significant association with mortality (p=.049; 95% CI=[0.514, 0.916]). Conclusions: This study found that glycemic variability measured by the general amplitude was significantly associated with patient mortality in oncologic intensive care units. These findings suggest that monitoring glycemic variability may be an important factor in the management of critically ill patients in oncologic intensive care units.