bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Retrospective Analysis of Applications to Ankara AMATEM Unit: An Evaluation of the Pandemic Years
Authors: YEŞİL ÖRNEK Bahar , ULUSOY Sevinç
Published: August 2023

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to determine the risk groups, diagnoses and co-diagnoses of addictive disorders and to determine the demographic and clinical variables that might affect addiction by examining all applications to the Ankara AMATEM unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and Method: The sample of this retrospective and cross-sectional study consisted of individuals aged 14-83 years who applied to the AMATEM Clinic of Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 11.03.2020-11.03.2022 for forensic or individual reasons. Data were obtained by retrospective examination of the archive records of the hospital data processing system and subjected to statistical analysis.
Results: Of the 10508 participants, 10.2% (n=1071) were female and 89.8% (n= 9437) were male. The mean age was 32.13±9.92 years. Of those diagnosed with an addiction-related disorder, 9.9% (n=696) were female and 90.1% (n=6316) were male. The most common diagnosis was opiate use disorder (40.5%), the second most common was multiple drug and substance use disorder (15.5%), and the third most common was alcohol use disorder (8%). The most common psychiatric comorbidity was anxiety disorder (1%), followed by depression (0.3%).
Conclusion: During the pandemic period, the prevalence of addictive disorders was higher in the male gender and young adults. Opiate users were the most frequent users in children and adults. The pandemic period, which constitutes multifaceted stress, may contribute to vulnerability to addictive disorders. Prospective follow-up studies are needed to understand the effects of the pandemic on addictive disorders.
Examining Leisure Management Skills of Medical Faculty Students
Authors: KAYHAN Abdullah , KARAMAN Semih , DEMİREL Mehmet , KARA İnci
Published: August 2023

Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the leisure time management skills of medical school students, who were thought to be in great need of good time management in this study.
Methods: The sample of the study consisted of a total of 327 students studying at Konya Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine. A sociodemographic data form and the Leisure Time Management Scale (FTMS) consisting of 15 questions were applied to the participants. The results were evaluated at p<0.05 significance level.
Results: As a result of the analysis, it was seen that the leisure time management scores of the medical students were at a moderate level. In the gender variable, statistically significant differences were determined according to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual plans for leisure time and having a regular activity schedule (p<0.05), while no significant difference was found in terms of the age variable (p>0.05).
Conclusion: It has been observed that medical students lack sufficient knowledge about how to spend their free time effectively, and their participation in regular activities or events is occasional. The main reason this participation is rare is that they have too many school subjects.
Skeletal Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Quality of Life in Adult Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Comparative Study with Healthy Controls
Authors: CÜCE İsa , YILDIZHAN Rıdvan , KONCA Sinem Kübra , KARA Hasan , VEZİROĞLU Enes , ÇAKIR Taha Furkan , KIZILTEPE Melih , OĞUZ KÖKOĞLU Emel , ŞENEL Abdurrahman Soner
Published: August 2023

Aim: This study (1) compared skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and muscle strength in familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) patients with those of healthy controls (HCs) and (2) investigated the association of SMM and muscle strength with disease severity and quality of life (QOL).
Materials and Methods: This study included 31 FMF patients and 30 matched HCs. Disease severity was evaluated using the International Severity Scoring System for FMF (ISSF). Body composition parameters were measured using a bioelectrical impedance analysis. Grip and pinch strengths were calculated for muscle strength. Health status was assessed with Short Form 36 (SF-36).
Results: The all-body composition parameters of the FMF patients, including SMM, were similar to those of the HCs, with significantly lower grip and pinch strengths. All SF-36 scores of the FMF patients were significantly lower than those of the HCs. Positive correlations were observed between muscle-related indices and pinch strength for some SF-36 domains.
Conclusion: Muscle- or fat-related indices were similar among adult patients with FMF and the HCs. In contrast, patients with FMF had a poorer health-related QOL and lower grip and pinch strengths than the HCs. Further studies are needed to determine the clinical significance of these correlations in patients with FMF.
CLINICAL, EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania, Boldeanu Lidia , Siloși Isabela ,   Department of Immunology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania, Bălășoiu Maria ,   Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
Published: August 2023

"The typical phenotype of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is well recognized, but special subforms such as AIH with sero-negativity for autoantibodies, severe and acute forms of AIH, forms that have concomitant features of primary biliary cirrhosis or occur in the context of other liver diseases, making diagnosis and therapy a challenge for the clinician. The objective of this study was the complex analysis in terms of clinical and phenotypic characteristics of patients with AIH diagnosed at the County Clinical Emergency Hospital of Craiova, between November 2015 and September 2019. In order to carry out this study, we set the following specific objectives: • Determining the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with AIH compared to a group of patients diagnosed with chronic viral hepatitis C (CHC), in terms of age of onset, location, severity of inflammatory lesions and intestinal and extra-intestinal complications; • Evaluation of the biochemical profile in the studied groups by dosing the serum levels of liver enzymes such as transaminases [Aspartate-amino-transferase (AST), Alanine-amino-transferase (ALT), total bilirubin (TBIL), γ-glutamyl-transpeptidase (γ-GT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP)], and total γ-globulins (IgG, IgM, IgA)]; • Evaluation of the serological profile of patients with AIH by determining the presence of autoantibodies [ANA, anti-SMA, anti-soluble-liver-antigen (anti-SLA) antibodies, anti-liver kidney microsomal type 1 (anti-LKM-1) antibodies, anti-liver cytosol antigen type 1 (anti-LC1) antibodies, anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA)]. In our study we obtained the following patient profile: female patient, from an urban areas, aged at the time of diagnosis in the decade of age 45-55 years, with sero-positivity for antinuclear autoantibodies (ANA), with elevated levels of liver enzymes, accompanied by polyclonal hyper-gamaglobulinemia (IgG)."
"PERSISTENT POST-COVID IMMUNOSUPPRESSION AND HEALTHCARE- ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS - POSSIBLE MECHANISMS AND IMPLICATIONS IN MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT INFECTIONS"
Authors:   ", Toma Elena-Adelina ,   1. Elias Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania 2. Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, România", Trandafir Adriana Nicoleta ,   Elias Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Enciu Octavian ,   "1. Elias Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania 2. Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, România"
Published: August 2023

One of the main concerns of the medical community during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the management of the immunosuppression accompanying the disease, particularly in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) patients. More recently, the focus has shifted towards the management of the persistent immunosuppression post-acute COVID-19 and its complications. The rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) had been declining before the pandemic, but has since started to increase once more. Due to multiple factors – unnecessary antibiotherapy, disorganized medical facilities, inadequate personal protection equipment etc. – there have been increasing reports of coinfections and secondary infections with multidrug-resistant bacteria in COVID-19 patients. We present a case report of a patient with no history of clinically overt immunosuppression before developing critical SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. The patient had no need for antibiotic treatment during his hospitalization and was discharged in a stable state, being consequently readmitted multiple times for different healthcare-associated multidrug-resistant infections, over time developing other hospital-related complications. The case raises a discussion about the bidirectional relationship between post-COVID immunosuppression and the possible inadvertent excess in antibiotic therapy that has accompanied the pandemic.
Optimization of mesh density to design photonic crystal fiber employing finite element method
Authors:   College of Agricultural Engineering and Post Harvest Technology, Sikkim, Kamaruzzaman S. M. , Kuiri Bibhatsu ,   Department of Physics, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, Patra Ardhendu Sekhar ,   Department of Physics, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia
Published: August 2023

Optimization of mesh density to design photonic crystal fiber employing finite element method (Abstract: In this work, a detailed investigation of photonic crystal fiber (PCF) with different mesh systems and degrees of freedom (DoF) is studied to optimize mesh density and computational efficiency. The variation of numerical results is analysed using the finite element method (FEM). Fused silica as a cladding material was used to design the hollow core PCF and optimised for wavelength λ=1.55 μm in the FEM analysis. Triangular mesh with growth rate (G r ) up to G r =3.95 and maximum mesh element size (m L ) ranging from m L= λ to m L= 14λ is used in the FEM study. The study shows field intensity deviation as high as ~100V/m and mode purity deviation up to 0.002%. This study proves that the optimization of mesh density is very important to propose an effective PCF and electronic devices and its effect on the deviation of the numerical outcome.
Identification of secondary metabolites and fatty acids in Curculigo orchioides Gaertn., an important ethnomedicinal plant
Authors:   Department of Botany, Achhruram Memorial College, Jhalda, Purulia, W.B.- 723202, India., Mahato Ghanashyam , Mahato Rajani Kanta
Published: August 2023

Curculigo orchioides Gaertn, is a herb belonging to family Amaryllidaceae. The plant possesses aromatic smell and used by ethnic community (Majhi, Munda, Santal, Birhor, Ho and Rajwar) from Purulia district, West Bengal, India as a whole either topically or orally in various monoherbal and polyherbal formulations for the treatment of various skin diseases such as carbuncle, acne, pimple and ulcer. However, there is no scientific database on secondary metabolites and fatty acids of the plant yet. So, main emphasis of the present study is given on secondary metabolites and fatty acids of the plant. Secondary metabolites and fatty acids were analyses by HPLC (High-performance Liquid Chromatography) and GCMS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry). HPLC study revealed the presence of phenolic compounds and flavonoids. GCMS analyses identified the presence of saturated fatty acids in the range of C14 to C26 and C18 and C20 as unsaturated fatty acids. Assured levels of secondary metabolites along with fatty acids in the studied plant part support the ethnobotanical claim done by traditional healers.
Surface Covering with Regular Polygons: A Brief Discussion
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Raghunathpur College, Raghunathpur 723133, Purulia, W.B., Karmakar Somnath
Published: August 2023

In this article a limelight has been fallen on some of the possible ways to cover a surface (flat, curved and closed) by some of the regular polygons. To cover a two dimensional surface with regular polygons; equilateral triangle, square, and regular hexagon can be found to be used separately but regular pentagon, heptagon and other higher regular polygons cannot be used separately for this purpose. A curved surface can be found to be covered with regular polygons such as equilateral triangle, square, and regular pentagon separately but cannot be covered with hexagons or other higher regular polygons unless one or more polygons having size less than six are present. For covering a closed surface that is to make a curved surface closed it is found that equilateral triangle, square, and regular pentagon can be employed separately or various combination thereof. Regular polygons having size six or more in addition with regular polygons having size less than six can be used to cover a closed surface in a planned way governed by Euler’s polyhedron formula.
Significance of Detecting Antierythrocyte Antibodies in Pretransfusion Testing
Authors: Lackovic Svetlana , Custendil Sunita , Zabic Aida , Mahmutovic Ahida , Smajic Sabina , Husni Alma
Published: August 2023

Background: Transfusion treatment during life, as well as pregnancy in women, can stimulate the sensitization of the person who received blood, which after the transfusion of blood products can result in the occurrence of moderate to very severe posttransfusion reactions. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the specificity and frequency of antierythrocyte antibodies during the pretransfusion treatment of patients depending on the gender, to determine the origin of antibodies in patients serum, as well as to examine their clinical significance. Methods: Retrospective analysis of documentation was performed in the Department for Pretransfusion Testing, therapy and distribution of blood products, Polyclinic for Transfusion, UKC Tuzla. Data was analyzed by reviewing the written and electronic documentation from the period of 5 years (2018-2022). Results: A retrospective analysis of 378 procedures for the identification of antierythrocyte antibodies was performed. It was evident that 140 of all detected antibodies belonged to the Rh-system (66.7%), of which 32.4% were anti RhD-antibodies, 20% anti Rh-E, anti Rh-c 7.1%, and in a low percent of anti-C, anti-e and anti-Cw antibodies. Combinations of anti-D and anti-C antibodies showed the highest frequency (34.2%), followed by a combination of anti-E and anti-c antibodies (21%). Conclusion: Pretransfusion testing represents a very important link in the safety of the use of blood. The identification of antierythrocyte antibodies and the use of phenotyped blood products significantly reduces the risk of posttransfusion reactions and facilitates the implementation of the safe blood policy.
Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts On Health And Society.
Authors: Daniel Faithful , Gbuchie Monica , Emeruwa Victoria , Ike Williams , Udam Ntishor , Torubiri Augustina
Published: August 2023

Floods in Nigeria have been a perennial problem for over 60 years, occurring during the rainy season. Some causes include climate change, housing development on flood plains, poor urban drainage systems, and under-damming. The 2022 nationwide flooding crisis worsened poverty, food insecurity, and gendered vulnerabilities in Nigeria. Floods are associated with the loss of lives and properties, which exacerbate psychosocial stressors and threaten the resilience of residents. This paper explores the health and economic perspectives of the floods and examines Nigeria’s preparedness for future recurrences. It highlights the health implications of flooding, such as waterborne diseases and psychosocial issues, and pandemic preparedness. To address these challenges, we advocate for community-based early warning systems, disaster risk mapping, and operationalizing the National Disaster Management Framework. Urgent action is essential to strengthen the resilience of communities against the brewing threats on their shores
The Experiences of Mental Health Professionals Providing Online Psychological Support to Refugees During the COVID-19: A Qualitative Study
Authors: k eyma , Uygun Ersin , Dike G
Published: August 2023

This study examines the online psychological support experiences of professionals who provide mental health support for refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, which was carried out in a phenomenological design, in-depth online interviews were conducted with ten mental health professionals residing in Turkey. The data were analyzed using by thematic analysis. The data obtained from the interview were gathered under five main themes and nineteen sub-themes. In these main themes, the prejudices of mental health professionals towards online psychological support and the adaptation processes to this process; the advantages and disadvantages of online psychological support, the emotions experienced during the online psychological support process, and coping methods in some problematic situations were obtained when working with refugees. At the beginning of the difficulties reported by mental health professionals, there were the difficulties of providing online psychological support to refugees with limited opportunities during the pandemic period and the challenges caused by external problems in working with psychological issues online. It was determined that their most important need was to learn the intricacies of maintaining mental health care during a crisis. For this reason, it is thought that mental health professionals working with refugees need more support and that more work should be done in the field.
ANÁLISE CRÍTICA ACERCA DA IMPOSSIBILIDADE DE MODIFICAÇÃO DAS ASTREINTES VENCIDAS NO NOVO CPC SOB UMA PERSPECTIVA HUMANISTA CONSTITUCIONAL
Authors: Cavalcanti Neto Gabriel de Oliveira , Pimentel Alexandre Freire , Holanda Irving William Chaves
Published: August 2023

O presente estudo pretender discorrer, através da análise crítica do discurso jurídico (ACDJ), sobre a (im)possibilidade de modificação das astreintes vencidas no novo Código de Processo Civil – NCPC, ora sob o viés da dogmática jurídica, ora à luz de uma perspectiva humanista constitucional.

O pressuposto deste ensaio é o estudo empírico de casos concretos julgados por alguns sodalícios pátrios, dentre os quais se destacam o Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Pernambuco – TJPE e o Superior Tribunal de Justiça – STJ. O intuito da pesquisa é aferir se – na prática (direito vivo) – o Poder Judiciário tem feito glosas sobre o quantum de multas cominatórias (astreintes) vencidas que afetem de forma exagerada os devedores, pondo em risco valores constitucionais.

A importância da lavra se justifica na medida em que há um preclaro cotejo entre a zetética (perspectiva humanista constitucional) e a dogmática (regra insculpida no NCPC, art. 537), notadamente quando estiver em jogo a possibilidade de ruína de particulares e/ou o fechamento de empresas.

Estes reflexos revelam que a norma processual – se cumprida à risca – pode vir a malferir princípios constitucionais em casos concretos, tais como, v.g., a função social da empresa e da propriedade (CRFB/88, art. 5º, inciso XXIII c/c art. 173, § 1º, inciso I) ou a dignidade da pessoa humana (a menor onerosidade ao devedor), cf. NCPC, art. 805 c/c art. 1º, inciso III, da CF/88.
Tokenism Analysis in Community Participation: A Case Study from Saung Pandu Program of Badak LNG Bontang
Authors: Sewakotama Restra , Hamdir Arsy A. W. , Putri Alfah
Published: August 2023

Saung Pandu is an acronym for Usaha Unggulan Pertanian Terpadu, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program located in direct proximity to PT Badak NGL Bontang in East Kalimantan. Saung Pandu was initiated to mitigate land conflicts through community empowerment approaches. As a result, Saung Pandu has become a community development program that focuses on integrated agriculture by utilizing processed domestic wastewater from the company. This research examines the process of community empowerment and participation using the theories of empowerment and community participation. Given the intertwined nature of empowerment and participation, the empowerment process is seen as a sequence of awareness-raising, capacity building, and empowerment. Meanwhile, participation is observed through the stages of planning, implementation, benefit realization, and monitoring and evaluation. This research adopts a qualitative methodology. The findings of this study indicate that while there is an existing empowerment process, optimal participation has not been achieved. The participation that occurs is largely influenced by the historical background of conflicts between the company and the community. This is due to the segmentation of groups based on land ownership, leading to some degree of tokenism among certain parties, thereby resulting in suboptimal individual participation within the groups.
Predictors of postoperative urinary tract infection following holmium laser enucleation of prostate
Authors: Elsaqa Mohamed , Dowd Katherine , El Mekresh Amr , Doersch Karen , El Tayeb Marawan
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Storage urinary symptoms and urinary tract infection (UTI) are among the most common complications following holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP). We aimed to study the incidence and risk factors for storage urinary symptoms and early UTI following HoLEP.
Methods: A prospectively maintained database was reviewed for patients who underwent HoLEP over a five-year period at a single tertiary center. Patient demographics, preoperative, operative, and postoperative characteristics, as well as infection rates, were obtained and analyzed using the appropriate statistical methods.
Results: Of a total of 514 patients who underwent HoLEP, 473 patients with complete followup data were included. Mean (± standard deviation) age and median (interquartile range) prostate volume were 72±9.1 years and 89 (68–126) g, respectively. Preoperative positive urine culture and urine retention were seen in 28.5% (n=135) and 23.46 % (n=111) of patients, respectively. At six-week followup, irritative urinary symptoms were seen in 32.3% (n=153) of patients, while 13.5% (n= 64) of patients had positive urine culture. Bivariate and multivariate analysis showed that factors associated with significant higher rate of postoperative UTI at six weeks were high body mass index (BMI_ (p= 0.023), weak grip strength within preoperative frailty assessment (p=0.042), positive preoperative urine culture (p=0.025), and postoperative incontinence (p=0.002).
Conclusions: Storage urinary symptoms are common complaints post-HoLEP; however, it may be caused by an inflammatory rather than infective process in a significant percentage of patients. Possible predictors of UTI after HoLEP are high BMI, preoperative positive urine culture, higher frailty scale, and postoperative urinary incontinence.
Formulasi Sediaan Balsam Dari Ekstrak Tanaman Kencur
Authors: Handayani Yulin Tristi , Biadi Sukma Dwyastati , Rahmawati Selly , Pebrian Amzah , Saputra Tegar Bagus , Tisnawan Tisnawan
Published: August 2023

Balsam merupakan minyak kental yang mengandung minyak damar dan minyak atsiri. Balsam adalah sediaan semisolid untuk penggunaan topicaL. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan formulasi terbaik dari pembuatan sediaan balsam dengan ekstrak kencur yang akan di evaluasi. Ekstraksi secara umum merupakan suatu proses pemisahan zat aktif dari suatu padatan maupun cairan dengan menggunakan bantuan pelarut. Pada Ekstraksi kencur menggunakan proses padat-cair (leaching), yang dimana proses ini merupakan pemisahan zat yang dapat melarut (solut) dari suatu campurannya dengan padatan yang tidak dapat larut (inert) dengan menggunakan pelarut cair. Kencur (Kaemferia galnga L.) merupakan tanaman obat yang bernilai tinggi sehingga banyak dibudidayakan. Kencur memiliki efek antiinflamasi, seperti membantu meredakan pembengkakan pada otot,dan keseleo. Selain itu, kencur secara nyata menunjukkan efek analgesik,seperti membantu meredakan pusing, mengurangi rasa nyeri abdomen,pegal-pegal,dan nyeri sendi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan eksperimental. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan uji organoleptis yaitu menghasilkan warna kuning keruh, berbau tajam khas mint balsam, homogen, Uji pH memiliki nilai yang stabil, dan Uji daya sebar memiliki nilai yang baik.
تصورات بائعي الأطعمة والمشروبات في الشوارع تجاه مهنتهم
Authors: الفوزان الباحث/ عمر بن فوزان
Published: August 2023

هدف هذا البحث إلى التعرف على وجهة نظر بائعي الأطعمة والمشروبات في الشوارع تجاه مهنتهم، والكشف عن تصوراتهم وأراءهم حول هذا العمل، ومعرفة المعوقات التي تواجههم، وتبرز أهمية هذا البحث في تناوله لأحد المهن اليدوية التي انتشرت مؤخراً على الرغم من نظرة المجتمع السلبية تجاه هذه المهن، ولارتباط موضوعه بالعمل الحر، الذي أصبح هاجس الساسة والاقتصاديين حول العالم؛ لما له من دور كبير في حل الكثير من المشكلات التي تواجه الدول والمجتمعات، وقد استخدم الباحث المنهج الاثنوجرافي من خلال أداتي المقابلة والملاحظة بالمشاركة، والبالغ عددهم خمسةُ أفراد كعينة عرضية تم اختيارها لهذا البحث، وقد توصل البحث إلى نتائج منها أن من أسباب ظهور ثقافة عربات بيع الأطعمة والمشروبات في الشوارع الأمان الوظيفي، وعدم توفر الوظائف الحكومية، وأن نظرة المجتمع لعربات بيع الأطعمة والمشروبات في الشوارع نظرة إيجابية، وأن من أبرز المعوقات التي تواجه بائعي الأطعمة والمشروبات في الشوارع قلة التواصل مع الأسرة والأصدقاء والأقارب، بالإضافة إلى ضعف دور التعليم في تأسيس الشباب للعمل الحر.
Cosmological Constant as a Variable Parameter: Spring Theory
Authors: Tsang Lingman
Published: August 2023

A spring term is added into Newton’s law of gravitation. The universe accelerates to luminal or superluminal speed at the outer rim of the Hubble sphere where no matters can be observed. Such a big bang is explained three dimensionally from which we obtain the Hubble constant 10-17.5 /s which is the square root of the cosmological constant   10-35 /s2  .  The missing mass of galaxies in the rotation curves can be clarified via the virial theorm in which galaxies mass 1041    kg and their spring constant 10-31 /s2 match with other authors. Under certain conditions in Sect.5, the Schroedinger equation can be reduced to 1st order for long range interaction and 2nd order(both time and spatial part) for micro interaction; whereas the latter has the same form as the Klein-Gordan equation. Upon a simple modification of the classical field theory, we derive the equation V(r) = a ln(1 + b/r) + C which is compatible with the well known Cornell potential in quark confinement. Such a modified field theory can furtherly apply to planetary motions by adding a spring term in the Binet equation to estimate different spring constants of the sun for the inner planets;they are  1��-14  /s2Mercury, 10-15/s2 Venus amd 10-16 /s2    (Earth). Since spring is a fluid which cannot break except its value k decreases at farther distance. A comparison with the Fischbach’s fifth force is also dicussed in the conclusion.
PROJECT ELL (Enhancing Literacy Skills of Learners through Audio – Visual Delivery) and Reading Comprehension Among Grade 5 Pupils
Authors: Tabuyo Lilibeth
Published: August 2023

This study focused on the PROJECT ELL (enhancing learners’ literacy skills through audio-visual delivery) and reading comprehension among grade 5 pupils of San Roque Elementary School. Specifically, it aimed to determine the effect of the PROJECT ELL in improving reading comprehension, the pre-and post-test results of the grade 5 learners before and after implementing the intervention, and the intervention’s effect size on reading comprehension. This study utilized 13 participants using a single shoot test utilizing total enumeration, particularly frustrated readers. The researcher used a pre-post-test-only design, wherein the learners were identified through the purpose of the study. From the findings, PROJECT ELL greatly assisted the frustrated leaders in improving their reading comprehension skills, specifically in locating and explaining their answers with pertinent information. To reach the highest possible reading comprehension level among frustrated readers, it is necessary to employ various strategies and techniques.
Transformando la Ganadería: Evaluación de las Explotaciones de Vacunos
Authors: Ramos-Acuña Hebert Ernesto , Palomino-Pastrana Pedro Antonio , Yaulilahua-Huacho Russbelt , Zela-Payi Nelly Olga , Sumarriva-Bustinza Liliana Asunción , Porras-Roque María Soleda , Camposano-Córdova Alvaro Ignacio
Published: August 2023

El estudio se realizó en 18 distritos de la provincia de Huancavelica, encuestando a 426 productores de bovino durante 2020. Los productores, con un nivel educativo primario o sin educación en su mayoría, se dedican principalmente a la agricultura y la ganadería, y no suelen recibir sueldo por su trabajo. La raza principal de ganado es la Brown Swiss (37.6%), y los productores mantienen un promedio de 6.5 cabezas de vacuno, con un sistema de producción semi extensivo. El objetivo principal de la crianza de bovinos es la producción de leche (46.9%) y doble propósito (44.1%), aunque la mayoría de los productores no puede determinar el peso vivo del bovino que vende. Aunque se practica el pastoreo y la suplementación con sal común, no se conservan pastos para la temporada seca, y la mayoría de los productores tiene dificultades para detectar el celo y determinar la edad al primer servicio. Predomina la monta natural, sin mejoramiento genético, y no se realiza un manejo adecuado de enfermedades como la mastitis y la fasciola. Los productores carecen de equipos y maquinarias, no reciben asistencia técnica adecuada y no siguen un calendario sanitario. Se concluye que la administración y la asistencia técnica en áreas como la reproducción, la sanidad, el mejoramiento genético y la alimentación son deficientes.
Strengthening the Role of Higher Education in Reducing Stunting Prevention in North Sumatra
Authors: Efendy Ismail , Amirah Asriwati , Nyorong Mappeaty , Tanjung Sri Maryani , Pratama Soeandi Malik
Published: August 2023

Indonesia has established specific objectives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Program for the year 2030 in the domain of public health. These objectives primarily focus on enhancing nutritional standards and overall health quality as a means of addressing the prevailing issue of stunting. The attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) necessitates proactive preparation and effective coordination across various sectors. In the past two decades, progress in addressing the issue of stunting has been notably sluggish. On a global scale, there has been a mere 0.6% annual reduction in the prevalence of stunted growth among children since 1999. According to projections, if the current trend persists, it is anticipated that in 15 years, approximately 450 million children will be affected by growth retardation or stunting. It is hypothesized that the lack of cross-sectoral roles in preventing stunting is the causative factor. Therefore, it is imperative to enhance the role through convergence actions in order to expedite the reduction of stunting. The role of higher education involves implementing a mentoring strategy for both educators and engaging students in the Program to Accelerate the Reduction of Stunting at 10 locations in the Labuhan Batu district. This program adopts a five-pillar approach, which includes: (1) enhancing the commitment and leadership of the Village/Kelurahan Government, (2) strengthening and developing systems, data, information, research, and innovation, (3) promoting behavior change and community empowerment in terms of nutrition, healthy behavior, cooperation, and self-reliance, (4) implementing specific and sensitive interventions through a stunting caring family approach, and (5) ensuring food security at the individual, family, and community levels by optimizing the utilization of local food ingredients. The factors that promote the implementation of convergence initiatives to expedite the reduction of stunting encompass the government's dedication, alongside the engagement of diverse stakeholders from both the healthcare and non-healthcare domains.
Padronização do teste de tetrazólio para avaliação da viabilidade de sementes de Jacaranda mimosifolia D. Don.
Authors: Araujo Isael da Silva , Carvalho Marta Betânia Ferreira , Guimarães Rafael Vieira da Silva , Mendonça Andreza Pereira
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho teve como objetivo determinar a metodologia para a realização do teste de tetrazólio em sementes de jacarandá mimoso. Foram avaliados os seguintes métodos de pré-condicionamento: embebição em água destilada por 24 horas com posterior retirada do tegumento e mantendo a película que envolve o tecido embrionário e embebição por 48 horas com posterior retirada do tegumento e também da película. Em seguida as sementes foram submetidas a 2, 4 e 6 horas de coloração em solução de 2, 3, 5 trifenil cloreto de tetrazólio nas concentrações de 0,01%, 0,05% e 0,075% a 40°C no escuro. Sementes embebidas por 48 horas com posterior retirada do tegumento e da película e submetidas a concentração de 0,05% por um período de 2 e 4 horas apresentaram os melhores níveis de viabilidade. Sendo que, por seu menor período de coloração, o tratamento de 2 horas é mais recomendado. Comparando os resultados do teste de tetrazólio com o teste de germinação, observou-se que houve diferença estatística entre eles, a qual possivelmente está associada à presença ou não da película respectivamente.
Transcendendo da observação com um telescópio para a iniciação à astronomia: uma proposta de exploração conceitual em situação de educação não formal
Authors: Caetano Thiago Costa , Da Silva João Ricardo Neves , Da Silva Agenor Pina , Moreira Camila Cardoso , Menezes Isadora Moutinho Carvalho Ângelo , Neves Jamili de Paula , Marcante Neto João
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho tem por principal objetivo apresentar uma sistematização construída de forma empírica das possibilidades, tanto no que se referem à abordagem conceitual quanto à divulgação da ciência, advindas do planejamento de uma experiência de observação astronômica com alunos de escolas públicas em espaços não-formais de educação em ciências. Para o planejamento da atividade foi realizado um estudo prévio do céu noturno, levantando os objetos astronômicos observáveis e foi realizada uma discussão sobre aspectos conceituais e metodológicos da atividade, como, por exemplo, a forma de abordar os conceitos com os alunos da escola. Os resultados apresentados neste relato são constituídos por possibilidades de abordagem teórica de conceitos de astronomia e astrofísica em uma situação de observação astronômica com um telescópio. Relatamos toda a situação de observação que foi previamente planejada a partir de um estudo dos astros visíveis no céu e realizada em uma escola pública, as formas de registro das ocorrências das possibilidades de abordagem conceitual e culminamos com a sistematização desses conceitos e fenômenos potenciais de serem abordados em situações semelhantes.
Educação em saúde na prevenção de doenças transmissíveis: um relato de extensão
Authors: Carotta Gabrielle , Ferreira João Antônio Mardegan , Fiamoncini Bruna de Franceschi , Follador Kérellyn
Published: August 2023

A Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó (UNOCHAPECÓ), caracteriza-se como uma instituição comunitária, pública não estatal e tem sua identidade construída a partir de sua identificação com as demandas da população regional. Neste cenário, o curso de Medicina comprometido como as  necessidades  em  saúde  do território, desenvolve atividades de ensino aprendizagem integradas a extensão. A qual entende como um processo educativo, cultural e científico, que possibilita uma relação transformadora (CARNEIRO et al., 2011). Desta forma, através do Projeto Doenças Transmissíveis, os estudantes se inseriram ao Programa Permanente de Extensão Universitária Atenção e Cuidado à Criança e ao Adolescente “Sorriso para a Vida”. Neste relato, descrevem-se ações desenvolvidas no Abrigo Infantil do Município de Chapecó – Santa Catarina, visando a redução de doenças transmissíveis.
Influência da taxa de resfriamento nos espaçamentos dendríticos secundários de uma liga Al-Si-Mg fundida e solidificada controladamente
Authors: Guterres Albino Moura , Carneiro Alexsander Furtado , De Oliveira Claudio André Lopes , Hecktheuer Daniel Almeida , Poleze Juliano , Melegari Luis Fernando , Navarro Pablo Caigaro , Dal Mago Vanessa Carina
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho tem por objetivo geral analisar a influência da taxa de resfriamento nos espaçamentos dendríticos secundários de uma liga Al-Si-Mg fundida e solidificada controladamente. A liga Al-6,5%Si-0,6%Mg foi solidificada de maneira unidirecional transitória ascendente com sistema de refrigeração à água. Durante a solidificação ocorreu, através de um sistema de aquisição de dados, a obtenção do perfil de temperaturas em três diferentes posições: 5, 40 e 80mm em relação à base do lingote, com o intuito de obter as curvas de resfriamento da liga. A partir das curvas experimentais de resfriamento foram obtidos o parâmetro de solidificação de taxa de resfriamento para cada posição em análise. Após obtenção dos lingotes, obteve-se amostras, das posições em análise, para a verificação da estrutura de solidificação. A partir da micrografia realizada na seção transversal das amostras, determinou-se os espaçamentos dendríticos secundários. De posse dos parâmetros térmicos e microestruturais, foi possível correlacionar o espaçamento dendrítico secundário com a taxa de resfriamento. Observou-se que os parâmetros microestruturais obtidos aumentam conforme se afasta da interface metal/molde, uma vez que, os valores da taxa de resfriamento diminuem à medida que se distancia dessa interface.
Educação digital na formação de professores para o ensino de História
Authors: Martins Dayse Marinho , Dos Santos Sandra Regina Rodrigues
Published: August 2023

Abordagem preliminar sobre a relevância do ensino de História pela via da educação digital e da formação continuada de professores nesse processo, com vias a suscitar a inovação, implicando ainda, na formação de cidadãos autônomos, críticos, interdependentes e pró-sociais. Consiste, portanto, em situar a relevância da formação continuada de professores e a utilização de metodologias ativas e recursos digitais na mediação do processo de ensino-aprendizagem como meio que suscita posturas colaborativas e a contextualização dos objetos de conhecimento em História. Busca-se com isso, destacar a relevância dos recursos tecnológicos digitais no ensino de História e na formação continuada de professores, integrados pedagogicamente e contribuindo para a aprendizagem significativa dos estudantes. Trata-se de evidenciar discussão teórica sobre  a educação digital para a aprendizagem colaborativa com vias à educação do senso histórico enquanto formação para o espírito crítico ou objetivo, da reciprocidade intelectual e a do senso das relações.
Maternal near miss as a predictor of nursing diagnoses in critically ill newborns in intensive care
Authors: Pelloso Sandra Marisa , Agnolo Cátia Millene Dell , Delatore Silvana , De Carvalho Elias César Araújo , Ribeiro Helena Fiats , Carvalho Maria Dalva de Barros , Cardelli Alexandrina Aparecida Maciel
Published: August 2023

The aim of the present study was to analyze maternal near miss as a predictor of the Nursing Diagnoses of critically ill newborns admitted to intensive care. This cross-sectional, retrospective study was carried out by analyzing the medical records of mothers and their newborns born in a University Hospital and admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the period from January 2007 to December 2016. Newborn infants weighing less than 500 grams and with gestational age less than 22 weeks were excluded. Initially, mothers presenting maternal near miss criteria were identified. Subsequently, the newborns’ diagnoses were surveyed by screening their medical records for possible diagnostic indicators, carried out through the identification of defining characteristics and related or risk factors according to the Taxonomy of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA-I). Data referring to 47 diagnoses of 272 children were collected. A logistic regression model was used to assess whether the diagnosis of maternal near miss, present in 28 mothers, predicted each of the children’s diagnoses. The results suggest that the diagnosis of maternal near miss acts as a predictor of 12 diagnoses in newborns: Impaired Skin Integrity, Risk for Disproportionate Growth, Risk of Developmental Delay, Risk of Thermal Injury, Risk of Vascular Trauma, Risk of Infection, Risk of Hypothermia, Risk of Sudden Infant Death, Hypothermia, Risk of Aspiration, Risk of Damaged Oral Mucosa, and Risk of Unstable Blood Glucose.
A NBR ISO 14001 como referência para avaliação dos aspectos e impactos ambientais associados ao manejo de medicamentos antineoplásicos numa central de abastecimento farmacêutico
Authors: Da Silva Ronaldo Ferreira , Moura Leonardo de Lima
Published: August 2023

As questões ambientais ocupam cada vez mais espaço na agenda de empresas, academia e sociedade civil. Neste contexto, a adoção de práticas de gestão ambiental pelas organizações deixou de ser meramente regulatória, passando a constituir parte de suas estratégias competitivas.  Contudo, muitas instituições cujas atividades têm potencial para causar danos ao meio ambiente e à saúde pública, ainda enfrentam dificuldades para se adequar à legislação vigente como, por exemplo, os hospitais. Entretanto, a implementação de um sistema de gerenciamento ambiental nessas organizações pode minimizar diversos impactos ambientais decorrentes de suas atividades e a norma ISO 14001 estabelece diretrizes que facilitam esse processo. Este artigo descreve uma análise preliminar para a implantação de um modelo de gestão ambiental baseado nas diretrizes da ISO 14001, por meio da avaliação das diversas atividades que compõem o manejo dos medicamentos antineoplásicos na central de abastecimento farmacêutico de um hospital de alta complexidade. Os resultados mostram que a maior parte das atividades realizadas apresenta aspectos ambientais como a geração de resíduos e derramamento de fármacos antineoplásicos que podem ocasionar impactos ambientais como a contaminação de água e solos. Tais impactos têm baixa probabilidade de ocorrência, alta severidade, abrangência local e podem ocorrer em condições emergenciais de operação. Como conclusão, o estudo demonstra a necessidade de um maior enfoque das organizações hospitalares na implantação de sistemas de gerenciamento ambiental e no treinamento e capacitação dos diversos profissionais em função da possibilidade de geração de impactos ambientais pelo manejo destes medicamentos.
Grafite: transformando paisagens, criando lugares e contagiando pessoas
Authors: Ribeiro Rayana Gama , Duarte Cristiane Rose
Published: August 2023

Grafites e pichações coabitam e compõem o cenário urbano das cidades contemporâneas. O termo grafite refere-se principalmente a figuras coloridas com noções de volume, perspectiva, movimento e contraste. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho se interessa por exemplos de muros e fachadas que, deixaram de ser apenas paredes e ganharam identidade, personificaram o lugar e modificaram a ambiência urbana e provocando reações em seus usuários como consequência dessa interação. Assim, a pesquisa que está na base deste texto teve o objetivo de compreender como a experiência estética proporcionada pelo grafite pode trazer uma ressignificação da ambiência do lugar, possibilitando um contágio afetivo que interfere no cotidiano das pessoas. Para atingir o objetivo proposto, este artigo apresenta parte da metodologia aplicada, analisando algumas questões do Questionário Online. Os resultados evidenciam que o sentimento desencadeado pelo grafite acontece como consequência da experiência estética.
ZASOBY POZABILANSOWE Z RUD MIEDZI I SREBRA W POLSCE PROBLEMY W WIETLE OBOWIZUJCYCH PRZEPISW PRAWNYCH
Authors: Zieliński Krzysztof , Speczik Stanisław
Published: August 2023

Wedug Bilansu zasobw z kopalin w Polsce wg stanu na 31 XII 2021 r., w Polsce udokumentowano 3,21 miliarda ton rud miedzi i srebra, zawierajcych cznie 53,34 mln t miedzi metalicznej oraz 153,28 tys. t srebra. Spord nich zasoby pozabilansowe stanowi 839,76 mln ton rudy zawierajcej 13,64 mln t Cu i 42,58 tys. t Ag.Wspomniane zasoby udokumentowano w rnym czasie, przy czym kadorazowo geolodzy dokumentujcy musieli dostosowywa si do aktualnie obowizujcych przepisw w tej materii. Podstawowym narzdziem dla rozdzielania zasobw bilansowych i pozabilansowych byy przez lata kryteria bilansowoci, ktre nastpnie zastpiono obowizujcymi wspczenie i penicymi podobn funkcj granicznymi wartociami parametrw definiujcych zoe i jego granice dla poszczeglnych kopalin. Wspomniane kryteria i wartoci graniczne ulegay zmianom na przestrzeni lat, co powoduje, e obecnie obowizujce zatwierdzone dokumentacje i dodatki do dokumentacji geologicznych poszczeglnych z nie s sporzdzone wedug jednorodnego wzorca. Problem ten by moe w najwikszej mierze dotyka postawienia granicy midzy zasobami bilansowymi a pozabilansowymi, a take szczeglnie przy obecnych przepisach midzy zasobami pozabilansowymi a ska ponn. Sytuacj dodatkowo komplikuje fakt, i wspczesne graniczne wartoci parametrw definiujcych zoe i jego granice w uzasadnionych przypadkach zezwalaj take na stosowanie wasnych kryteriw.Autorzy skupiaj si na tych zasobach z rud miedzi i srebra uwzgldnionych w Bilansie, ktre aktualnie uznawane s za pozabilansowe, a take na sposobie ich wydzielenia. Podkrelono gwne problemy zwizane z definiowaniem zasobw pozabilansowych, spowodowane take komplikacjami prawnymi. Podjto prb wskazania rozwiza likwidujcych istniejce rozbienoci; w szczeglnoci, autorzy wskazuj na zasoby, ktre w oparciu o wspczesne uwarunkowania technologiczne oraz ceny surowca powinny zosta przekwalifikowane na bilansowe.
Finite Element Modeling of Chondrolabral Lesions in Pincer-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement
Authors: Lazarev Igor Albertovych , Bursuk Yurlian Yevheniyovych , Babko Andrii Mykolayovych , Skyban Maxim Vitaliyovych , Bursuk Yevhen Yosypovych
Published: August 2023

Background. The prevalence of chondrolabral lesions due to femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is 93% in cadaveric material. As a biomechanically determined factor, it can lead to hip destruction and early osteoarthritis in pincer-type impingement. The aim of this work was to study the biomechanism and stress-strain behavior of chondrolabral lesions in pincer-type impingement during daily activity-associated movements.Material and methods. The SolidWorks package was used to build a 3D pelvis model with and without pincer-type impingement in the femoroacetabular (FA) region. Finite element analysis (FEA) in ANSYS was performed to determine von Mises stress, strain and total deformations for the models during 90 hip flexion and 15 internal rotation during daily activities. Results. Maximum stress-strain values increased 2-3.4 times in the bone along the anterior upper acetabular rim, femoral neck and acetabular labrum in the area of the pincer osteophyte compared to the non-pincer condition in the FA model. Conclusions. 1. The increase in stress-strain in the contact area at the pincer osteophyte and femoral neck can be a factor of cam-type osteophyte formation and progression of acetabular rim ossification. 2. Daily activity can lead to an increase in maximum stress, as a factor of chondral delamination and destruction of the acetabular labrum. 3. Early surgery is needed to avoid progression of osteoarthritis in pincer-type impingement.