bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dark Matter Halo Properties of the Galactic Dwarf Satellites: Implication for Chemo-dynamical Evolution of the Satellites and a Challenge to Lambda Cold Dark Matter
Authors: Hayashi Kohei , Hirai Yutaka , Chiba Masashi , Ishiyama Tomoaki
Published: August 2023

Elucidating dark matter density profiles in Galactic dwarf satellites is essential to understanding not only the quintessence of dark matter, but also the evolution of the satellites themselves. In this work, we present the current constraints on dark matter densities in Galactic ultrafaint dwarf (UFD) and diffuse galaxies. Applying our constructed nonspherical mass models to the currently available kinematic data of the 25 UFDs and two diffuse satellites, we find that whereas most of the galaxies have huge uncertainties on the inferred dark matter density profiles, Eridanus II, Segue I, and Willman 1 favor cuspy central profiles even when considering effects of a prior bias. We compare our results with the simulated subhalos on the plane between the dark matter density at 150 pc and the pericenter distance. We find that the most observed satellites and the simulated subhalos are similarly distributed on this plane, except for Antlia 2, Crater 2, and Tucana 3, which are less than one-tenth of the density. Despite considerable tidal effects, the subhalos detected by commonly used subhalo finders have difficulty explaining such a huge deviation. We also estimate the dynamical mass-to-light ratios of the satellites and confirm the ratio is linked to stellar mass and metallicity. Tucana 3 deviates largely from these relations, while it follows the mass–metallicity relation. This indicates that Tucana 3 has a cored dark matter halo, despite a significant uncertainty in its ratios.
Large Myr-old Disks Are Not Severely Depleted of Gas-phase CO or Carbon
Authors: Pascucci Ilaria , Skinner Bennett N. , Deng Dingshan , Ruaud Maxime , Gorti Uma , Schwarz Kamber R. , Chapillon Edwige , Vioque Miguel , Miley James
Published: August 2023

We present an ACA search for [C i] 1–0 emission at 492 GHz toward large T Tauri disks (gas radii ≳ 200 au) in the ∼1–3 Myr-old Lupus star-forming region. Combined with Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array 12 m archival data for IM Lup, we report [C i] 1–0 detections in six out of 10 sources, thus doubling the known detections toward T Tauri disks. We also identify four Keplerian double-peaked profiles and demonstrate that the [C i] 1–0 fluxes correlate with 13CO, C18O, and 12CO(2–1) fluxes, as well as with the gas disk outer radius measured from the latter transition. These findings are in line with the expectation that atomic carbon traces the disk surface. In addition, we compare the carbon and carbon monoxide (CO) line luminosities of a Lupus and literature sample with [C i] 1–0 detections with predictions from the self-consistent disk thermo-chemical models of Ruaud et al. These models adopt interstellar medium carbon and oxygen elemental abundances as input parameters. With the exception of the disk around Sz 98, we find that these models reproduce all the available line luminosities and upper limits, with gas masses comparable to or higher than the minimum-mass solar nebula and gas-to-dust mass ratios ≥10. Thus, we conclude that the majority of large Myr-old disks conform to the simple expectation that they are not significantly depleted in gas, CO, or carbon.
Precise Transit Photometry Using TESS: Updated Physical Properties for 28 Exoplanets around Bright Stars
Authors: Saha Suman
Published: August 2023

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) follow-up of a large number of known transiting exoplanets provides a unique opportunity to study their physical properties more precisely. Being a space-based telescope, the TESS observations are devoid of any noise component resulting from the interference of Earth’s atmosphere. TESS also provides a greater probability to observe subsequent transit events owing to its longer uninterrupted time-series observations compared to ground-based telescopes. For the exoplanets around bright host stars in particular, TESS time-series observations provide high signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) lightcurves, which can be used for higher-precision studies for these exoplanets. In this work, I have studied the TESS transit photometric follow-up observations of 28 exoplanets around bright stars with V
mag ≤ 10. The already high-S/N lightcurves from TESS have been further processed with a critical noise-treatment algorithm, using the wavelet-denoising and the Gaussian-process regression techniques, to effectively reduce the noise components, both correlated and uncorrelated in time, which were then used to estimate the physical properties of these exoplanets. The study has resulted in very precise values for the physical properties of the target exoplanets, with the improvements in precision being significant for most of the cases compared to the previous studies. Also, since a comparatively large number of transit lightcurves from TESS observations were used to estimate these physical properties for each of the target exoplanets, which removes any bias due to the lack of sufficient data sets, these updated physical properties can be considered extremely accurate and reliable for future studies.
Revealing the hidden biodiversity of Antarctic and the Magellanic Sub-Antarctic Ecoregion: A comprehensive study of aquatic invertebrates from the BASE Project
Authors: Rosenfeld Sebastian , Maturana Claudia , Gañan Melisa , Rendoll Cárcamo Javier , Díaz Angie , Contador Tamara , Aldea Cristian , Gonzalez-Wevar Claudio , Orlando Julieta , Poulin Elie
Published: August 2023

Antarctica, its outlying archipelagoes and the Magellanic Subantarctic (MSA) ecoregion are amongst the last true wilderness areas remaining on the planet. Therefore, the publication, citation and peer review of their biodiversity data are essential. The new Millennium Institute Biodiversity of Antarctic and Subantarctic Ecosystems (BASE), a Chilean scientific initiative funded by the National Agency of Research and Innovation, contributes 770 new records of aquatic invertebrates as a point of reference for present-day biodiversity research at these latitudes.

The occurrence dataset presented here has never been released before and is the result of the systematic recording of occurrences of several taxa across the Antarctic, Subantarctic and Magellanic Subantarctic ecoregions. We collected data from marine and freshwater invertebrates across numerous samplings from 2008 to 2023. From the 770 occurrences, we identified 160 taxa, 125 at species level and 35 at the genus level. The database has been registered in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). The publication of this data paper was funded by the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO, contract n°FR/36/AN1/AntaBIS) in the Framework of EU-Lifewatch as a contribution to the SCAR Antarctic biodiversity portal (biodiversity.aq)
Capsaicin-treated bait is ineffective in deterring non-target mammals from trap disturbance during invasive lizard control
Authors: McBrayer Lance D. , Haro Daniel , Brennan Michael , Falk Bryan G. , Yackel Adams Amy A.
Published: August 2023

Excluding non-target species from invasive species control efforts can be challenging due to non-target attraction to trap structure, baits, and lures. Various methods have been used to deter non-target species from entering or disturbing traps including altered features (e.g., mesh size, trip mechanism, or entrances), staking traps, and chemical deterrents. Invasive populations of Argentine Black and White Tegu lizards (Salvator merianae) occur in several locations across Florida and Georgia, and there are ongoing trapping efforts to control them. At sites in Georgia, non-target mammals disturb most of the lizard traps (>80%), consume egg bait/lures, and thus reduce trap efficacy. In contrast, our Florida site has fewer problems with non-target mammals. Our goal was to quantify the efficacy of capsaicin-coated eggs, a known distasteful irritant to mammals, as a non-target bait deterrent in live traps set for tegus in both Georgia and Florida. We conducted feeding assays on three tegus and found that individuals readily consumed food coated in capsaicin. We then conducted a three-part, live trapping experiment to test 1) if trap disturbance by mammals habituated to eggs without capsaicin decreased when capsaicin-coated eggs were deployed in Georgia, 2) if mammals not habituated to eggs as bait (treated or untreated) disturbed live traps at the same rate as those habituated to eggs in Georgia, and 3) if tegu capture rates were different when capsaicin treated eggs were deployed in Florida. In Georgia, we found that trap disturbance by non-target mammals did not decrease when capsaicin was applied to eggs in an area previously habituated to trapping with this bait nor when applied in a novel area. In Florida, we found no significant difference in tegu captures using capsaicin-treated vs. untreated bait. Tegus were tolerant of capsaicin, but capsaicin treated eggs did not reduce non-target mammal disturbance to traps. Therefore, removal of invasive populations could be problematic if methods to reduce trap disturbance by non-targets are not identified and deployed.
Biometric and morphological adjustments of Eugenia. dysenterica DC. seedlings in response to increased soil water deficit
Authors: Campos Matheus Pena , Rufini José Carlos Moraes , Silva Bruno Montoani , Guedes Mayara Neves Santos , García Yesenia Mendoza , Souza Janaina Canaan  Rezende de , Azevedo Raphael Passaglia , Fagundes Miriã Cristina Pereira
Published: August 2023

Water stress can affect all aspects of plant growth and development, compromising its productive potential. The cultivation of fruit species native to the Cerrado and the study of their behavior under conditions of low water availability are necessary activities, in view of their socioeconomic and environmental potential. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of water deficit on growth and biomass production of the cagaita tree (Eugenia dysenterica DC.), a species endemic to the Cerrado (Brazilian Savannah). The experiment was performed in a greenhouse for 120 days in a randomized block design (RBD), with a double factorial arrangement (2x5), corresponding to two cagaita mother plants and five water conditions. We evaluated the growth and leaf, stem and root functional characteristics. The most severe water deficit conditions reduced shoot growth, number of leaves, production of biomass and dry matter and increased the specific and per plant mass root length of cagaita plants. Deficit extension had negative effects on its growth and development. There was a statistical difference between mother plants, with mother plant 2 being more resistant to drought. The application of a severe or longer water deficit affected shoot growth and reduced the appearance of new leaves. The stress caused by water deficiency allowed an increase in root functional characteristics, supporting the hypothesis that plants under adverse conditions focus on higher biomass production and convert a higher amount of dry matter into the roots. Leaf area did not show to be a functional characteristic, explaining the stress effects in E. dysenterica DC plants.
Anaerobic soil disinfestation with ethanol or sucrose reduces the viability of Meloidogyne javanica and Stromatinia cepivora
Authors: Quintino Augusto Nicomedes Andrade , Canedo Ellen Junia , Lopes Everaldo Antonio , Vieira Bruno Sergio , Lourenco Junior Valdir , Parreira Douglas Ferreira , Neves Wania Santos
Published: August 2023

Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is an ecological alternative to chemical soil fumigation. However, little is known about the potential of this technique for the management of Meloidogyne javanica and Stromatinia cepivora. To test the hypothesis that ASD reduces the viability of these two pathogens, we assessed ethanol (5%, v:v) and sucrose (5%, m:v) as carbon sources for ASD, for an incubation period of three weeks. Twenty kilograms of soil naturally infested with M. javanica (82 ± 43 J2 100 cm-3 soil) were placed into a plastic container. Polyester traps, each with 15 S. cepivora sclerotia, were buried at 10 and 20 cm depth per container. ASD with diluted ethanol or sucrose (5% v:v or m:v) was compared to the untreated control (UTC), chemical fumigant metam sodium (MS), and soil saturation with water. In comparison to the UTC, ASD using ethanol reduced the numbers of J2 in soil and the galls in tomato roots by more than 93%, a degree of suppression similar to that achieved when using MS. The viability of sclerotia of S. cepivora was reduced by ASD using ethanol or sucrose from 38.12 to 58.1% compared to the UTC. ASD for three weeks using ethanol or sucrose (5%) reduces the viability of M. javanica and S. cepivora in the microcosm.
Unexpected stormy course after uneventful device closure of atrial septal defect – Possibly due to post-COVID-19 inflammatory state
Authors: Singhi Anil Kumar , Mohapatra Soumya Kanti , Mukherjee Sanjeev S. , Das Soumen , Maulick Tanumoy , De Arnab
Published: August 2023

COVID-19 infection has myriad manifestations from self-limiting illness to stormy multi-organ failure. A 28-year-old woman negative for COVID reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction underwent an uneventful elective device closure of atrial septal defect on intubation anesthesia. While a brief postprocedural endotracheal bleed was noted, significant hypoxia and respiratory distress ensued after extubation with biventricular dysfunction, pleural effusion, and radiographic evidence of acute respiratory distress syndrome. COVID antibodies were positive, and inflammatory markers were elevated. After a conservative multipronged medical management including anticoagulation, antibiotics, aspirin, beta-blocker, diuretics, and sildenafil, she improved in 1 week. The clinical course during this pandemic era gives a possibility of a post-COVID inflammatory syndrome as a potential etiology.
Tricuspid atresia 1c accompanying neonatal encephalopathy treated with pulmonary trunk banding and therapeutic hypothermia
Authors: Cao Yuchen , Shibasaki Jun , Tachibana Tsuyoshi
Published: August 2023

The influence of therapeutic hypothermia, known to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonatal encephalopathy, remains unknown in newborns with severe congenital heart diseases. We report a neonate with tricuspid atresia type 1c suffering from moderate neonatal encephalopathy. A burst suppression pattern on amplitude-integrated electroencephalography recovered after inducing moderate therapeutic hypothermia, but exacerbated pulmonary overcirculation still persisted even after the rewarming. Since the medical treatment for pulmonary overcirculation had reached the limit, semi-urgent pulmonary trunk banding was performed on the 4th day of life. Postoperative brain magnetic resonance imaging showed no apparent brain injuries; the patient was discharged uneventfully. We share our perioperative management experience of a patient with tricuspid atresia type Ic who required therapeutic hypothermia for neonatal encephalopathy.
Atrial fibrillation in a child with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
Authors: Sheriff Abraar , Rashid Asrar , Hazeem Anas Abu , Ismail Javed , Zeyada Abdulrahman Ahmed
Published: August 2023

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a rare complication of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. A 10-year-old boy with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection 10 weeks before presentation developed AF following the onset of MIS-C. The patient presented with high fever, conjunctival congestion, erythematous throat, and a diffuse erythematous macular rash involving the face and both legs, in addition to respiratory distress and shock requiring oxygen and vasopressor support. Echocardiography revealed poor left ventricular contractility and normal-appearing coronary vessels. The patient received intravenous immunoglobulin, pulse methylprednisolone, and aspirin. AF resolved with synchronized cardioversion and the patient’s clinical condition subsequently improved. This case reports a rare phenomenon of AF in a case of MIS-C. Further research is required to verify the association.
Emotional intelligence and personality among undergraduate students in a rural district of South India
Authors: Jaise Jithin , Shetty Kannappa V. , Baruah Upasana , Bamney Urmila , Sachetha G. M.
Published: August 2023

Background:

Emotional intelligence is a key concept that contributes to the development of stronger relationships, academic and professional success and can lead to better mental, social and even physical health. It helps an individual to understand themselves and others, and has special significance in the life of a student. There is some preliminary evidence that emotional intelligence could also be associated with the personality traits of an individual. This association needs to be explored further and the current study aims to explore the same in the student population.

Materials and Methods:

The study aimed to assess the level of emotional intelligence and its correlation with the personality traits of college students. A descriptive research design was used and data were collected from 120 undergraduate students using simple random sampling. The emotional intelligence scale and big five inventory questionnaire were used to collect the data.

Results:

Most of the population belonged to an average level of emotional intelligence (58.3%), reported a high level of openness (49.2%), low level of conscientiousness (55.8%), high level of extraversion (76.7%), high level of agreeableness (47.5%) and low level of neuroticism (65.8%). Emotional intelligence was negatively correlated to neuroticism (r = −0.349**).

Conclusion:

The study results indicate that there is a significant correlation between emotional intelligence and neuroticism among undergraduate students. This aspect can be further explored to develop an intervention to enhance emotional intelligence among undergraduate students.
Effectiveness and Safety of Internal with Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Versus External Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Gao Xiao-Fei , Li Hang-Yan , Chen Chao-Feng , Liu Xiao-Hua , Zhong Yi-Gang , Liu Mei-Jun , Liu Xing , Xu Yi-Zhou
Published: August 2023

Internal cardioversion (ICV) and external cardioversion (ECV) are two commonly used methods of electrocardioversion; however, the optimal method for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) is yet unknown. This systematic review evaluates and compares the safety and efficacy of ICV and ECV with AF through a meta-analysis. Systematic reviews were retrieved from Medline, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane libraries, and ScienceDirect databases. All clinical trials comparing the CV of AF with ICV and ECV were screened and included if the inclusion criteria were fulfilled. Four clinical trials, encompassing a total of 429 patients, were included in this meta-analysis. ECV, as compared to ICV, has an advantage of over converting AF to sinus rhythm (P = 0.01). In terms of the CV of atrial arrhythmias, a subgroup analysis was performed. High statistical heterogeneity was observed in the analysis, and it was found that baseline heart failure was the main reason for the high heterogeneity. Compared to ICV, ECV is more effective in AF or atrial arrhythmia CV.
Proper families of functions and their applications
Authors: Galatenko Alexei Vladimirovich , Nosov Valentin Aleksandrovich , Pankratiev Anton Evgen'evich , Tsaregorodtsev Kirill Denisovich
Published: August 2023

Правильные семейства функций являются удобным средством для задания больших параметрических семейств квазигрупп и $d$-квазигрупп большого порядка. В работе приводится ряд примеров правильных семейств, описывается связь между правильными семействами и квазигруппами или $d$-квазигруппами, обсуждаются эквивалентные определения понятия правильности и различные операции над семействами, сохраняющие правильность, анализируется сложность проверки правильности и изучаются возможные конфигурации существенной зависимости в правильных семействах.
Ảnh hưởng của marketing hỗn hợp đến sự hài lòng và lòng trung thành của khách hàng về dịch vụ ăn uống tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Authors: Quang Nguyễn Hải
Published: August 2023

Nghiên cứu này xác định ảnh hưởng trực tiếp của marketing hỗn hợp đến sự hài lòng và lòng trung thành của khách hàng cũng như ảnh hưởng gián tiếp của marketing hỗn hợp đến lòng trung thành thông qua sự hài lòng của khách hàng đối với dịch vụ ăn uống tại các nhà hàng ở Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Từ việc xây dựng thang đo, khảo sát 316 khách hàng và phân tích dữ liệu bằng các kỹ thuật định lượng như kiểm định thang đo bằng hệ số Cronbach’s Alpha, phân tích nhân tố khám phá (EFA), phân tích nhân tố khẳng định (CFA) và kiểm định các giả thuyết bằng mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính (SEM) cho thấy marketing hỗn hợp có vai trò tích cực đến sự hài lòng và lòng trung thành của khách hàng đối với dịch vụ ăn uống. Thêm nữa, sự hài lòng của khách hàng còn có vai trò trung gian đáng kể đối với ảnh hưởng của marketing hỗn hợp đến lòng trung thành của khách hàng. Những phát hiện này gợi ra những hàm ý trong việc chú trọng phát triển chương marketing hỗn hợp cho các nhà hàng để nâng cao sự hài lòng và lòng trung thành của khách hàng.
An Economic Analysis of the Association Among Secondary Health Conditions, Health Care Costs, and Quality of Life for Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Mitton Craig , Dionne Francois , Fallah Nader , Noonan Vanessa K.
Published: August 2023

Background

A previous analysis using the Canadian Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Community Survey data identified that there were individuals with a high number of secondary health conditions, high health care utilization, poor health outcomes, and unmet health care needs.

Objectives

The objectives of this study were to estimate the annual health care costs of persons with SCI who report secondary health conditions, and to determine the association between these secondary health conditions with health care utilization and self-reported life satisfaction and quality of life.

Methods

The survey respondents were divided into four groups: traumatic SCI (tSCI; those who said they received needed care and those who said they did not) and nontraumatic SCI (ntSCI; those who said they received needed care and those who said they did not). The average annual health care costs per respondent were estimated for each group. Using regression analysis, we estimated the change in average annual health care costs that were associated with an additional secondary health condition for respondents in each group.

Results

Participants who reported not receiving needed care had on average 23% more secondary health conditions than those receiving needed care. The increase in average annual health care costs associated with one additional secondary health conditions was between $428 ($37-$820) (ntSCI, receiving needed care) and $1240 ($739-$1741) (tSCI, not receiving needed care).

Conclusion

This study provides insight into potential cost savings associated with a reduction of secondary health conditions as well as an estimate of the reduction in health care costs associated with moving from not receiving all needed care to receiving needed care.
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Codesigned Health Care Transition Intervention for Young People With Spinal Cord Injuries
Authors: Bray Emily Alice , George Ajesh , Everett Bronwyn , Salamonson Yenna , Ramjan Lucie M.
Published: August 2023

Background

Due in part to medical complications, adults with a pediatric onset spinal cord injury (SCI) are at higher risk of experiencing dissatisfaction with life and lower perceived physical health when compared to their peers with no disability. To support the prevention of medical complications, young people with SCI must successfully transition to adult health care. Health care transition (HCT) interventions can support young people with chronic conditions in their move to adult health care.

Objectives

To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based HCT intervention codesigned with young people with SCI and parents/caregivers.

Methods

Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted online with young people with SCI and parents/caregivers who transitioned or were preparing for the transition from pediatric to adult health care. Interviews were also conducted with health care professionals. The interviews were analyzed using a hybrid deductive and inductive qualitative content analysis process. Feasibility and acceptability were measured using Bowen and colleagues’ framework, which includes eight focus areas: acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, adaption, integration, expansion, and limited efficacy.

Results

Overall, participants responded positively to the intervention and believed that it would be useful to young people with SCI and parents/caregivers. Two areas of Bowen et al.'s framework, implementation and integration, require further consideration in terms of how to embed the intervention into the current transition process.

Conclusion

This study found the HCT intervention to be an innovative approach to support young people with SCI and their parent/caregivers that demonstrates promise in the areas of feasibility and acceptability.
Shared Governance and Transition into Practice: Impact on Work Engagement
Authors:   , Reiter-Hiltebrand Gudrun
Published: August 2023

Practice Problem: High turnover rates, particularly in new graduate nurses, and poor organizational commitment and engagement negatively affect staffing, operational performance, and patient outcomes. A negative trend for nurse engagement indicators was noted in previous staff engagement surveys of this organization. PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In transition-into-practice (TIP) nurses (P), how does the implementation of shared governance (I) compared with no shared governance participation (C), affect their engagement with the hospital (O) within eight weeks (T)? Evidence: Literature has shown that nurse engagement is one of the nurse indicators positively affected by shared governance activities. The evidence supports the intervention and supplies a validated tool to assess the intended outcome. Intervention: Guided by the Johns Hopkins Evidence-based Practice Model for Nursing and the ADKAR change model, this evidence-based practice project created a shared governance council as a resource for the TIP nurse population and a platform for multidisciplinary collaboration on TIP-specific issues. Engagement in TIP nurses was measured with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9 (UWES-9) at pre-and post-implementation time points. Outcome: The TIP Nurse Council was successfully implemented, with the council size increasing to eight members during the implementation period. Except for the lack of statistical significance in engagement scores and insufficient completion of pre- and post-implementation surveys by all TIP council members, all desired measures were met. Conclusion: Shared governance can be a valuable adjunct to strategies used to support early career nurses in transitioning to practice and being engaged with the organization.
Back to Basics: Improving the Quality of Blood Pressure Measurement
Authors:   , Sailor Heather
Published: August 2023

Practice Problem: Hypertension is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Blood pressure measurement (BPM) is at the forefront of diagnosing and treating hypertension, however, it is often measured inaccurately. PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In outpatient adult patients (P), what is the effect of implementing a standardized blood pressure measurement protocol (I) versus standard measurement (C), on the quality of blood pressure measurement (O) within 8 weeks (T)? Evidence: Implementation of a blood pressure measurement protocol has been shown to improve the quality of blood pressure measurement. Intervention: A blood pressure measurement protocol was implemented to improve the quality of blood pressure measurement. Outcome: The intervention improved the quality of blood pressure measurement, complying with the clinical practice guidelines, from a mean of 5 techniques to 9 techniques. Additionally, the number of Primary Care patients with HTN decreased from 37% to 33%, and the number of patients with normal blood pressure increased from 63% to 67%, ultimately improving the Primary care HTN metric from 66% to 71% during this project. Conclusion: The protocol not only improved the quality of the blood pressure measurement, but it also improved the hypertension metric. It is an effective intervention to improve the quality of blood pressure measurement, and the confidence in treating and managing hypertension.
A invenção de hugo: proposta didática a partir da 7ª arte
Authors: Romero Salvador
Published: August 2023

Este artigo demonstra o uso de filmes como instrumento de ensino e recuperação da memória cultural perdida; neste caso, as contribuições de George Méliès para o desenvolvimento técnico e histórico na área da cultura cinematográfica, através da exibição do filme "A invenção de Hugo" de M. Scorsese (2012). Foi feita uma visita cultural com estudantes universitários no âmbito da exposição organizada pela Caixa Forum Madrid, na qual, através de uma metodologia de seminários e a exibição do filme, assim como a interação subsequente com as criações deste cineasta, foi procurada a aquisição e desenvolvimento de conteúdos transversais relacionados com o assunto ensinado. Dos resultados obtidos com esta experiência destaca-se a aquisição significativa de questões culturais contemporâneas em ambientes de aprendizagem não formal. Como conclusão principal destacamos o acesso dos participantes (principalmente estudantes universitários e população adulta) a conteúdos que fazem parte do desenvolvimento histórico cultural contemporâneo de uma forma lúdica, como complemento dos sistemas educativos formais.
Vigilância infantil no 1º ano de vida: conhecer e intervir para prevenir
Authors: Antão Celeste , Sousa Filomena , Anes Eugénia , Fernandes Adília , Magalhães Carlos , Veiga-Branco Maria
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo aborda aspetos que jamais poderão ser negligenciados na abordagem da criança no 1º ano de vida. A vigilância de saúde é a melhor forma de conhecer em tempo útil as potencialidades e fragilidades associadas ao crescimento e desenvolvimento infantil. Só conhecendo o crescimento normal se poderá estar desperto para identificar desvios que urgem em termos de intervenção precoce. Pela sua fragilidade e dependência, é importante que os pais estejam envolvidos nos processos de capacitação para intervir com segurança e eficácia. Neste artigo, que pretende ser um contributo para ajudar a encontrar respostas práticas, revê-se a importância da vigilância de saúde. Após uma revisão de literatura no âmbito da temática e consulta das diretrizes dos organismos de saúde, em especial o Programa Nacional de Vigilância de Saúde Infantil e Juvenil português, realça-se a vigilância como forma de capacitação dos cuidadores e identificação precoce de desvios da normalidade.
Metodologia value-at-risk: análise de performance em mercados bolsistas
Authors: Gabriel Vítor
Published: August 2023

Neste estudo é analisada a performance de diversas alternativas de modelação do risco de mercado, designadamente a simulação histórica, a média móvel exponencial ponderada, a abordagem gaussiana, a distribuição t-Student, a aproximação de Cornish-Fisher e a teoria dos valores extremos, considerando três níveis de confiança, e recorrendo às estimativas de volatilidade produzidas por modelos de heterocedasticidade condicionada, num ambiente de elevada volatilidade e turbulência, como é o definido pelas crises Dot-Com e Financeira Global. Para tal, foram selecionados doze índices bolsistas, correspondentes a mercados em diversos estádios de desenvolvimento e em diversas geografias, e foram aplicados os testes de validação de cobertura incondicional, de independência e de cobertura condicional, de acordo com a proposta sugerida por Christoffersen (2003). Os modelos Riskmetrics e simulação histórica reportaram previsões menos precisas, revelando pouca flexibilidade nas mudanças de volatilidade e na incorporação de rendibilidades extremas. Os modelos baseados no pressuposto t[1]Student e na teoria dos valores extremos evidenciaram-se como medidas de risco adequadas, independentemente do nível de confiança considerado, apresentando-se, portanto, como alternativas válidas na gestão do risco, numa perspetiva internacional.
Produção 3d bioartificial de tecidos e órgãos – uma revisão
Authors: Fernandes Alexandra , Rodrigues Francisco
Published: August 2023

Avanços recentes na engenharia de tecidos permitiram adaptar novas tecnologias sustentadas na bioimpressão 3D para o fabrico de Scaffolds layer-by-layer, tecidos e órgãos viáveis. Dos diferentes tipos de bioimpressão destaca-se a bioimpressão a jato de tinta baseada num sistema de impressão por gotas, permitindo a produção de material orgânico; a bioimpressão por microextrusão, um método de impressão contínuo adequado à maioria dos bioinks utilizados na síntese de tecidos e órgãos; e a bioimpressão assistida por laser, permitindo a criação de padrões celulares. Numerosos tipos de tecidos estão atualmente sob investigação, cujas principais limitações de aplicabilidades centram-se na engenharia vascular e nervosa. Neste trabalho de revisão será apresentada, de uma forma geral, o processo de síntese de tecidos e órgãos 3D bioartificiais, uma abordagem aos diferentes tipos de tecnologias utilizadas para bioprodução 3D, as aplicações associadas à bioimpressão de tecido e/ou órgãos, e os desafios e perspetivas futuras associados a este mundo da engenharia tecidual e produção de tecidos e órgãos sintéticos. Particular atenção foi dada às experimentações realizadas neste âmbito e à utilização bem-sucedida destes tecidos e órgãos sintéticos na prática clínica.
Ensuring Quality in Qualitative Research: A Researcher's Reflections
Authors: Dahal Niroj
Published: August 2023

This reflective paper is the outcome of my qualitative research engagement aligned with quality standards. I began with autoethnography in my master's research in mathematics education (see Dahal, 2013), then moved on to narrative inquiry in my MPhil research (see Dahal, 2017), and collaborative autoethnography in my doctoral research (see Dahal, 2023). With the above, this paper aims to clarify the quality criteria used in autoethnography, narrative inquiry, and collaborative autoethnography based on my experiences to evaluate the robustness of qualitative research from various ontological and epistemological vantage points. Likewise, this article offers a comprehensive overview of the key elements of qualitative research across master, MPhil, and Ph.D. research that can be used to evaluate the rigor of qualitative reports. In this introspection, I explored the significance of qualitative research and the need to assess it, considering quality criteria and/or characteristics. Quality criteria also offer some insights and recommendations for improving the standard of qualitative reports. From these musings, I deduced that established norms of quality are the product of preexisting paradigmatic (e.g., interpretivism, criticalism, postmodernism, and intergalism) practices and broader socio-institutional processes. It is unrealistic to expect that a single, all-encompassing set of quality standards will be developed for qualitative research due to the diversity of its paradigms. This paper provides novice and veteran researchers and practitioners with an overview of qualitative research's theoretical and methodological foundations and the applicable standards and deciding factors for evaluating qualitative reports.
Tungiasis in two returning travelers in northeastern Brazil: case report
Authors: Hinrichsen Sylvia Lemos , De Lima Neto Reginaldo Gonçalves , Vilella Tatiana de Aguiar Santos , E Souza Luiz Gonzaga de Castro
Published: August 2023

Tungiasis refers to human infection of adult fleas,  specifically Tunga penetrans. Although common throughout Central America, the rural South of the U.S the Caribbean, sub-Saharan Africa and Brazil, especially in the poorer areas of the Northeastern region, it is rarely reported in travelers. In this article,  we provide two case reports of Tungiasis in travelers from Brazil and United States along with a brief review of the clinical features. Case 01: An American woman, reported that after 02 days of returning from her trip, she noticed a small erythematous lesion on the outside of the first digit of the left foot, which after 04 days increased in size. The flea was then removed with sterile needle and with local antiseptic was applied. The condition evolved over 72 hours without signs of infection and the lesion healed within 6 days. Case 02: A Brazilian woman noticed a small erythematous lesion between her second and third fingers on her right hand 15 days after returning her trip. The lesion started to increase in size,  developing a peripheral white area of hyperkeratosis with a central black-gray spot. It was not pruritic. The flea was removed using a sterile needle, and local antiseptic was applied. Over the course of 48 hours, there were no sings of infection, and the lesion healed within 5 days.
STRUCTURAL AND OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF LEAD OXIDE NANOPARTICLES
Authors:   Department ofphysics, Kogi State University, Owolabi J.A. , Ogbe E.T. ,   Department ofphysics, Kogi State University
Published: August 2023

This study focuses on the structural and optical characterization of lead oxide nanoparticles (PbO NPs). The unique properties of PbO NPs in the Nano scale range make them attractive for various applications in different fields. The preparation of PbO NPs using the precipitation method is described, and their structural and optical properties were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and UV- Vis spectroscopy. The results confirm the polycrystalline nature of PbO NPs and reveal a band gap energy in the Nano scale range, indicating their potential use in diverse applications.
THE WIND ENERGY POTENTIAL IN COASTAL AREAS OF MERAUKE CITY
Authors:   Departement of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Musamus University ofMerauke-Indonesia, Karim Johan , Sumbung Frederik Haryanto ,   Departement of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Musamus University ofMerauke-Indonesia, Hardiantono Damis ,   Departement of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Musamus University ofMerauke-Indonesia
Published: August 2023

Energy transformation to new and renewable energy starts from the green economy, green technology, and green products. The electricity demand in 2060 reached 1942 TWh which was dominated by the industrial and transportation sectors. Electricity demand is supplied by 96% renewable energy and 4% new energy with a total capacity of 708 GW. Merauke city with a geographical location between 137-141 degrees and 5-9 degrees of 46,791.63 km2 is a flat area and has several coastal areas, namely : Lampu Satu beach, Payum beach, and Domande beach with a beach length of 846.36 km. The method used is Topographical analysis, Google map and ESDM one map. Merauke city has two potential areas for wind energy, namely plains with a green spectrum having wind speeds of 4-6 m/s while beaches coastal with a red spectrum wind speed exceeding 6 m/s. For an altitude of 50 meters from the ground at coordinates 141.59621 - 8.04586 degrees, green area with wind speed of 4.27 m/s, area of 0.99 km2 and Musamus University at coordinates 140.47110 - 8.103640 degrees, wind speed 4.97 m/s for an area of 0.99 km2. The point 141.563250 - 8.040420 degrees is placed on the . Lampu satu beach wind speed 8.04 m/s, Domande beach 6.56 m/s, Payum beach wind speed 6.75 m/s
An Investigation into Google Translates Translation of English Proverbs into Vietnamese
Authors:   Tra Vinh University, Thao Nguyen Binh Phuong
Published: August 2023

When learning English, once in a while, learners may need help to cope with English proverbs, and the dictionary may not help them explain the proverbs’ meaning. Then, it leads them to find Google Translate (GT) as a safe place to help translate proverbs. The present study attempts to discover how GT renders English proverbs into Vietnamese. To have the data for the study, the author adopted 17 proverbs from an educational website full of explanations of such proverbs. The data was collected in about 45 minutes from the GT translation platform. The results revealed that GT could translate all the words in each proverb and put them in acceptable Vietnamese structures. However, GT needs to provide Vietnamese readers with the intended meaning of the proverbs, which is to give advice to people on work and work effort. The study also includes some limitations for further study.
EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE (SIM) ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF STAFF NURSES REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF CANCER PAIN IN THE SELECTED HOSPITALS OF PUNJAB
Authors: kaur jashandeep , baltej satwant
Published: August 2023

A quasi-experimental research method and a single group pre-test post-test design were adopted in the study to assess the effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on the practice related knowledge among staff nurses regarding Cancer Pain Management in the Adesh Institute of Sri Muktsar Sahib and Bathinda.
Peran Sifat Shiddiq Terhadap Good Governance Dalam Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Nasabah PT Permodalan Nasional Mandiri Cabang Jombang
Authors: Febrianto Mochammad Vanny , Nisa Bella Khoirun , Djasuli Mohamad
Published: August 2023

This study aims to find out how well the corporate governance that has been implemented by the company at PT Permodalan Nasional Mandiri Mekaar Jombang Branch in increasing customer trust. In this method, the research method uses a descriptive approach that takes the research location from the Jobang branch of PT Permodalan Nasional Mandiri customers. Source of data used in this research is secondary data. This analysis uses the principle of leadership, namely shiddiq (honest). This research is still relatively rare so the concept of Islam needs to be done. Customers think that PNM Mekaar's services are good enough, but still need to be developed so that customers feel safer when borrowing money.
Pengaruh Media Sosial Terhadap Brand Awareness Pada Produk Asuransi Takaful Keluarga
Authors: Tambunan M Azhari
Published: August 2023

From the point of view of the insurance business is a company whose main business is receiving/selling services, transferring risks from other parties, and obtaining profits with various risks among a number of its customers. Sharia life insurance is risk management based on sharia principles to help and protect each other by providing payments based on the death or life of the participant, or other payments to participants or other parties who are entitled at a certain time as stipulated in the agreement, the amount of which has been determined and is based on results of fund management.

Social media is an online platform that allows users to make social connections and communicate, collaborate, share and express themselves virtually. Social media has changed the way corporate tools and consumer communication strategies are used, especially in the marketing sector. Social media marketing focuses on business efforts to provide content that engages consumers, encourages them to engage with brands on social media platforms, and inspires them to share information.

One of the most important elements of social media, according to marketers, is creating and maintaining feedback. This is so that through monitoring and feedback, marketers can learn to influence important social dialogue. Social media offers a variety of educational programs, visual exercises, blog articles and other activities that generate comments, allowing marketers to measure and understand user reactions to any content shared on social media.

One of the factors that can affect a company's brand awareness is the media. Through media, customers can communicate in two ways with each other as well as with businesses and share text, images, audio, and video materials.
Efektivitas Komunikasi Pemasaran Instagram Terhadap Keputusan Penggunaan Jasa Pada Akun Instagram @Weekndplanner
Authors: Ardila Ria , Setiawan Setiawan , Zein Yusuf Sabil
Published: August 2023

Instagram yaitu aplikasi media sosial yang menjadi platfroam paling berpengaruh dalam industri bisnis dengan mempunyai banyak fitur-fitur yang beragam serta kemudahan dalam mengakses informasi yang bisa digunakan untuk mengembangkan bisnis dengan cara beriklan, instagram itu sendiri mempunya wadah untuk orang-orang yang berbisnis yaitu dengan Instagram ads. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa efektif media Instagram sebagai sarana komunikasi pemasaran terhadap keputusan pemakaian jasa akun instagram @weekndplanner. Pendekatan Penelitian Variabel Penelitian Teknik Pengumpulan Data Populasi dan Sampel Pengujian Variabel Uji Validitas Uji Reliabilitas Teknik Analisis Data Promosi Weekndplanner Tabel Hasil Responden Efektivitas Komunikasi Pemasaran Instagram Terhadap Keputusan Penggunaan Jasa Pada Akun Instagram @WeekndplannerJika melihat hasil beberapa uji yang dilakukan dapat diketahui bahwa terdapat hasil-hasil yang mendukung hipotesis pertama yaitu bahwa H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Terbukti dari penelitian bahwa komunikasi pemasaran di Instagram efektif terhadap keputusan penggunaan jasa wedding organizer pada akun Instagram @weekndplanner.
Strategi Gatra Sumbagsel Dalam Mempertahankan Eksistensi Media Informasi Di Era New Media
Authors: Pransiska Yulmi , Duku Sumaina , Pohan Hasril Atieq
Published: August 2023

This study aims to find out how the Gatra Sumbagsel Strategy maintains the existence of information media in the new media era. With the presence of Gatra Sumbagsel media as an extension of Gatra Nasional in maximizing business potential in Sumbagsel which has not been optimally exploited by Gatra Nasional. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative methods with primary data sources from interviews and secondary data sources from observation and documentation. The data collection carried out by the researcher was in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show the strategies implemented by Gatra Sumbagsel in maintaining its existence as an information medium: Conduct strategic management, analyze the environment, formulate strategies, implement and then evaluate. the program carries out program planning, utilizes social media as a medium in promoting its programs or providing information, implementing strategies in production, monitoring and evaluating programs, implementing strategies in HR development of gatra sumbagsel providing opportunities for employees of gatra sumbagsel to contribute ideas and provide training to employees of gatra sumbagsel. Based on the results of the research conducted by the researchers, it can be concluded how the South Sumatra gatra strategy maintains the existence of information media in the new media era. After managing the Gatra Sumbagsel media strategy, it can maintain the existence of information media in the new media era, because it has contributed to and has followed technological developments where social media has become a medium with a dual role, the responsibility of the elite to a quality public. Media Gatra Sumbagsel is expected to continue to innovate in making quality programs and in accordance with the wishes of the community. As well as improve the quality of the program.