bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Economía circular: una alternativa al manejo de residuos en cafés - restaurante de Calarcá, Quindío
Authors: Muñoz Coronado Valentina
Published: October 2024

El estudio de la economía circular como sistema que promueve el aprovechamiento de los residuos cobra relevancia en el sector gastronómico dado el impacto de este en la economía y la sociedad, en este sentido en la presente investigación se busca diagnosticar los sistemas de aprovechamiento de residuos propuestos en el modelo de economía circular desarrollados en los cafés-restaurantes del municipio de Calarcá en el departamento del Quindío, para ello se propone una metodología de enfoque mixto, en la cual se construyen dos instrumentos (encuesta y entrevista semiestructurada) para recabar información pertinente para la presentación de los resultados, en concordancia con lo anterior, se espera identificar el nivel de formación en economía circular de los cafés-restaurantes del municipio de Calarcá en el departamento del Quindío, así mismo, se espera evidenciar los procesos de aprovechamiento de residuos que se llevan a cabo en los diferentes cafés, finalmente, se espera determinar el estado del sector en materia de economía circular.
Módulo didáctico de convertidor electrónico de potencia para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la electrónica de potencia
Authors: Mantilla Villalobos María Alejandra , Navas Jaimes Diana Paola , Bautista Porras Mauricio , Brito Garcia Sergio Manuel , Guilbert Damien
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo presenta el diseño y la implementación de un módulo didáctico de laboratorio, basado en un convertidor electrónico de potencia para el desarrollo de prácticas experimentales de la asignatura electrónica de potencia en la Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS). El módulo didáctico constituye una herramienta educativa de apoyo para los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje en la formación de estudiantes de las carreras de Ingeniería Eléctrica e Ingeniería Electrónica. La topología del convertidor electrónico implementado corresponde a un rectificador trifásico en puente completo no controlado seguido de un inversor trifásico en puente completo controlado; resultando en un proceso de conversión de la energía en dos etapas que puede ser empleado para la realización de prácticas experimentales en diversas aplicaciones. Se diseñaron e implementaron los circuitos de potencia, adecuación y aislamiento de señales, y control del prototipo, los cuales fueron verificados mediante simulaciones en Matlab/Simulink y pruebas experimentales en laboratorio, para garantizar el correcto funcionamiento en el ensamble final. Para la implementación de la etapa de control del módulo de laboratorio, se empleó la plataforma Arduino Mega, la cual es de fácil programación para estudiantes de pregrado. De esta manera, los estudiantes pueden proponer e implementar la estrategia de control del convertidor de potencia dependiendo de la práctica que se desee realizar, permitiendo al profesor abordar estrategias de aprendizaje basadas en problemas o retos. Además, se elaboró un manual de usuario y guías de laboratorio que permiten brindar información sobre el principio de operación del convertidor y el funcionamiento del módulo, y orientan la realización de prácticas experimentales en la asignatura electrónica de potencia. Esta herramienta educativa ofrece numerosos beneficios como la apropiación y verificación de conocimientos, la realización de pruebas experimentales con sistemas de conversión de la energía, el desarrollo de competencias teórico-prácticas, y el análisis y la interpretación de datos resultantes de la experimentación. Este documento presenta los resultados del trabajo final de pregrado en Ingeniería Eléctrica de la UIS titulado “Módulo didáctico de inversor de potencia para prácticas experimentales de laboratorio” realizado en el marco del proyecto de investigación interno titulado "Estrategia pedagógica para el fortalecimiento de competencias en STEM mediante sistemas modulares de laboratorio", código 2825.
Proyecto integrador piloto: una estrategia pedagógica y didáctica integral orientada a la internacionalización y la formación de alto nivel de los estudiantes de ingeniería civil
Authors: Remolina Millán Aldemar , León Tejada Mauricio Javier , Tijo López Silvia Juliana , Mejía Aguilar Guillermo , Calderón Colca Yaneth Verónica
Published: October 2024

En el marco de la XIV Convocatoria de intercambio internacional Alianza del Pacífico - Movilidad Estudiantil y Académica 2023, se llevó a cabo la implementación de un Proyecto Integrador Piloto (PIP) en la Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad Católica San Pablo de Arequipa. La iniciativa se formuló como un espacio de integración de los cursos de Construcción I, Mecánica de Materiales II y Mecánica de suelos II, los cuales forman parte del sexto semestre del plan de estudios. El proyecto fue concebido como una estrategia pedagógica y didáctica orientada a la promoción de la internacionalización y la formación de alto nivel de los estudiantes de ingeniería civil. Los equipos conformados participaron activamente durante un semestre académico, en la gestión, planeación, diseño y construcción de un proyecto de ingeniería a escala, planteado como solución a un problema típico del ejercicio profesional. El presente artículo describe los aspectos de tipo organizacional, los resultados de los entregables de la fase de estudios y diseños y de la fase de construcción, y los resultados de la evaluación del desempeño de los equipos de proyecto involucrados. Conclusiones, lecciones aprendidas y recomendaciones que derivaron en la implementación de una nueva versión del proyecto, igualmente son incluidas.
ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH BRAIN TUMOR
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Kamzanova Altyngul , Zholdassova Manzura , Tastanbekova Ainash , Berdibayeva Dinara , Kustubayeva Almira
Published: October 2024

Brain tumors is leading to an extreme influence on life quality and an increase in mortality, are becoming as common diagnose in the world. The identification of individual differences in cognition and well-being along with integration of modern approaches in early diagnosis of brain tumors, presurgical preparation and postsurgical rehabilitation significantly impact on the treatment of brain tumors. Existing literature showed that individual differences and personality profile influence cognitive functions preservation after surgery rehabilitation. Along with various methodological approaches to the study of brain tumors at the structural, functional, behavioral, psychophysiological levels we used psychometric measurements of cognitive functions and well-being in patients with brain tumors. In our empirical part of the study the reliability parameters of psychometric tests in Russian and Kazakh languages were analyzed. The relationships between the parameters of emotional well-being and mental state were found: the higher the emotional well-being than the lower the likelihood of problems with thinking and understanding. The results obtained can be used for better planning of postsurgical rehabilitation of brain tumor patients.
SOCIAL ISOLATION OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN URBAN SPACES
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Mirzakulova Gulnur
Published: October 2024

The growing number of problems experienced by the elderly living in the cities of Kazakhstan, who experience social isolation, are causing a new perspective on the problem. The purpose of the research is to examine the impact of social and spatial isolation on daily activities and the loneliness perception of elderly people living in Kazakhstan cities. 78 senior citizens participated in this study from these three locations; they filled out questionnaires which were then used to collect data regarding their loneliness levels as well as how often they feel cut off from others around them due to where they reside. The responses were analyzed statistically through SPSS software version 27 for Windows which employed both descriptive statistics techniques alongside the correlation analysis method to reveal any possible relationships existing among different variables considered by researchers during the investigation process. It is suggested that in Kazakhstan cities, research is needed to develop comprehensive programs that take into account social status and resource accessibility as well as the necessity for social contacts and support of family ties. Study results can be used to work out effective strategies aimed at preventing and overcoming social isolation among old people living in towns of Kazakhstan thus improving their life quality and creating a friendlier environment for citizens of all age groups. The findings of the research emphasize the importance of purposeful assistance to elderly persons for their social integration to improve their quality of life and makethe urban environment more friendly to all groups of the population.
Analisis Profitabilitas Berdasarkan Umur Obligasi dan Peringkat Obligasi
Authors: Sudarmin Sudarmin , Safitri Anni , Sholikah Mar'atus
Published: October 2024

Perusahaan harus selalu mempertahankan dan meningkatkan profitabilitasnya untuk menarik investor agar menanamkan modalnya. Profitabilitas dapat dikatakan sebagai faktor penting dalam kelangsungan hidup perusahaan. Untuk itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis signifikansi pengaruh umur obligasi dan peringkat obligasi terhadap profitabilitas perusahaan industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Data penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari www.idx.co.id dan situs website PT Pefindo. Total sampel penelitian sebanyak 16 obligasi perusahaan industri barang konsumsi periode 2020 – 2021, dengan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis regresi logistik dengan bantuan program IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hipotesis pertama yaitu variabel umur obligasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas perusahaan. Nilai signifikan variabel umur obligasi sebesar 0.252 dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,05. Secara teori, semakin panjang jatuh tempo obligasi maka tingkat ketidakpastian semakin besar sehingga risiko jatuh tempo juga semakin besar. Sementara itu, hipotesis kedua yaitu variabel peringkat obligasi menunjukkan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.019, artinya semakin tinggi rasio ini maka semakin baik artinya perusahaan yang peringkat obligasi tinggi sangat berpengaruh terhadap perolehan laba tinggi. Secara simultan, hipotesis ketiga menunjukkan bahwa umur obligasi dan peringkat obligasi berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas diterima. Untuk itu, terdapat dua hipotesis yang diterima yaitu hipotesis kedua dan ketiga, sedangkan hipotesis pertama ditolak. Penelitian ini memiliki keterbatasan yaitu temuan yang diperoleh hanya berfokus pada return on asset, umur obligasi, dan peirngkat obligasi. Dengan demikian, penelitian selanjutnya diharapkan dapat memperluas penelitian ini dengan menambahkan tahun pengamatan, memperluas jumlah sampel, dan menambah variabel penelitian
Total dominator color class total dominating sets in Dutch windmill graph and coconut tree graph
Authors: A. Vijayalekshmi  , S. Abisha
Published: October 2024

Let $G$ be a finite, undirected and connected graph with minimum degree at least one. A proper coloring $\mathcal{C}$ of $G$ is said to be a total dominator color class total dominating set of $G$ if each vertex properly dominates a color class in $\mathcal{C}$ and each color class in $\mathcal{C}$ is properly dominated by a vertex in $\mathrm{V}(\mathrm{G})$. A total dominator color class total dominating set $D$ of $G$ is a minimal total dominator color class total dominating set if no proper subset of $D$ is a total dominator color class total dominating set of $G$. The total dominator color class total domination number is the minimum cardinality taken over all minimal total dominator color class total dominating sets in G and is denoted by $\gamma_{\chi}^{t d}(G)$. Here we obtain $\gamma_{\chi}^{t d}(G)$ for dutch windmill graph and coconut tree graph.
Total dominator color class total dominating sets in ladder and mobius ladder graph
Authors: A. Vijayalekshmi  , S. Abisha
Published: October 2024

Let $G$ be a finite, undirected and connected graph with minimum degree at least one. A proper coloring $\mathcal{C}$ of $G$ is said to be a total dominator color class total dominating set of $G$ if each vertex properly dominates a color class in $\mathcal{C}$ and each color class in $\mathcal{C}$ is properly dominated by a vertex in $\mathrm{V}(\mathrm{G})$. A total dominator color class total dominating set $D$ of $G$ is a minimal total dominator color class total dominating set if no proper subset of $D$ is a total dominator color class total dominating set of $G$. The total dominator color class total domination number is the minimum cardinality taken over all minimal total dominator color class total dominating sets in G and is denoted by $\gamma_{\chi}^{t d}(G)$. Here we obtain $\gamma_{\chi}^{t d}(G)$ for ladder graph and mobius ladder graph.
КРИСТАЛЛИЧЕСКАЯ СТРУКТУРА 3β-ГИДРОКСИ-19β,28-ЭПОКСИ-18α-ОЛЕАНА (АЛЛОБЕТУЛИНА)
Authors: Разгуляева Ю.Д. , Зайцев А.В. , Бакибаев А.А.
Published: October 2024

Определена кристаллическая структура аллобетулина, содержащегося в коре березы в качестве минорного компонента. Аллобетулин кристаллизуется в моноклинной сингонии в пространственной группе P21, Z=4. Параметры элементарной ячейки определены в следующих величинах: a = 13.2600(9) Å, b = 12.6245(10) Å, c = 15.4702(11) Å; β = 95.425(7)°, V = 2578.12(3) Å3.
TÜRK SİNEMASINDA MİNYATÜR SANATININ SEVMEK ZAMANI, 7 KOCALI HÜRMÜZ VE KAMBUR FİLMLERİ ÜZERİNE YANSIMASI VE ANLATI YAPISINA ETKİSİ
Authors: Akdemir Dilek Buket
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada, kültürel anlatı öğelerinden ve geleneksel Türk sanatlarından biri olan minyatür sanatının Türk Sinemasında bulduğu yer ve konum Metin Erksan’ın senaryosunu yazıp yönetmenliğini yaptığı Sevmek Zamanı (1965), Ayşe Şasa’nın yazıp Atıf Yılmaz’ın yönetmenliğini yaptığı 7 Kocalı Hürmüz (1971) ve Atıf Yılmaz’ın yönetmenliğini yaptığı Kambur (1973) filmleri üzerinden incelenmiştir. Anlatı çatısı altında yapılan bu çalışmada öncelikle geleneksel Türk sanatı kavramı açıklanmıştır. Bu incelemenin ardından film analizlerini anlaşılır kılmak amacıyla minyatür sanatının gelişim süreci ve özellikleri ayrıntılı bir şekilde anlatılmıştır. Yukarıda belirtilen ve çalışmada örneklem olarak seçilen Sevmek Zamanı, 7 Kocalı Hürmüz ve Kambur filmleri betimsel analiz yöntemi aracılığı ile analiz edilmiştir. Minyatür sanatının belli başlı temel özelliklerinin ismi geçen filmlerdeki yansımasına bakılmış, minyatürün filmin anlatı yapısını nasıl etkilediği ortaya koyulmaya çalışılmıştır. Farklı alanlardaki anlatı çeşitlerinin nasıl bir araya geldiğine/ birleştiğine ve bu birleşimin nasıl bir içerik olarak karşımıza çıktığına bakılmıştır. İki farklı sanat olan sinema ve minyatürün anlatı olarak iç içe geçmesi ve film içindeki anlatıyı ne şekilde yönlendirdiği tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır.
GETTING TO KNOW THE GENERAL BY GRAHAM GREENE: A CRITIQUE OF AMERICAN POWER
Authors: Ören Aytaç
Published: October 2024

Graham Greene's Getting to Know the General offers a profound critique of American power dynamics in Latin America, particularly through the lens of General Omar Torrijos' leadership in Panama during the Cold War. The book strongly conveys the feeling that the strategic importance of Panama and the Panama Canal in the region constitutes a justification for the USA's indirect and direct interventions and presence there. Greene depicts how Torrijos, the central figure of the book, emerged as a threat to the US in that country and the region while attempting to defend Panama's sovereignty and national interests. During the Canal Agreement process, his divergence from the dictators in Latin America is emphasised by highlighting his national stance, character, human understanding, libertarian side, courage, and behaviour akin to that of a world leader. By considering political integration with his people through a parliamentary system, Torrijos envisions future plans for both economic development and establishing natural relations with countries in the region. These are perceived as an excellent risk for the USA, and Torrijos dies in a suspicious plane crash. In Getting to Know the General, Greene exposes the dark presence of US power in the region behind the tragic end of Torrijos, who worked sincerely and courageously for his country and refused to be a puppet leader and offers a unique approach in that it shows some still unchanging things in the world fifty years later through fiction.
PANDEMİ SÜRECİNDE BİREYLERİN EĞİTİM İLE İLGİLİ BAZI KAVRAMLARA YÖNELİK METAFORİK ALGILARI
Authors: Erten Pınar
Published: October 2024

Pandemi ile birlikte bireylerin eğitimde temel olan olgulara ve kavramlara yönelik algıları değişmiştir. Çalışmada, bu durumu ortaya koymak için bireylerin okul, öğrenci, öğretmen ve uzaktan eğitime yönelik metaforik algıları belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Öğrenci, öğretmen ve velilerin, pandemi sürecinden dolayı “okul, öğrenci, öğretmen ve uzaktan eğitim-öğretim” kavramlarına ilişkin ürettikleri metaforlar, kategorileri ve algıları da belirlenmiştir. Pandemi ile yaşanan tüm olumsuzluklara rağmen okulun öneminin farkındalığı, toplum ve bireyler için anlamı, gerekliliği ve yeri daha da belirginleşmiştir. Okulun vazgeçilmezliği ortaya koyulmuştur. Öğretmenlerin ne kadar önemli rollerinin olduğu, eğitim-öğretim ve bireyler için ne kadar hayati, şekillendirici ve yönlendirici oldukları görülmüştür. Araştırma sonucunda, öğrenci ve öğretmenlerin bireylerdeki algılarının her zamanki düşünülen ile aynı olduğu, yalnızca bu sürece has bir farklılaşma yaşandığı tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin olumsuzluklardan ne kadar çabuk etkilendiği görülmüştür. Uzaktan eğitim-öğretim sistemi katılımcılar üzerinde olumlu olmayan etkiler bırakmıştır. “Uzaktan eğitim-öğretim” kavramına yönelik diğer kavramlara göre daha olumsuz görüş belirtilmiştir. Süreç ile bağlantılı olumsuzluklar olsa da katılımcılar “öğretmen”, “öğrenci” ve “okul” kavramlarına yönelik çoğunlukla olumlu görüş beyan etmişlerdir. Olumlu görüşlerin çoğunluğu öğretmenlere aittir. Algıların ortaya konması, sürecin düzgün devam etmesi adına önemlidir. Var olan sorunların çözümünde de okul/sistem, öğrenci ve öğretmen odaklı olunmalıdır.
Alternative protein sources in the European diets – integrating health risk‐benefit and sustainability ‘ALTERNATIVA’
Authors: Assunção Ricardo , Biasini Beatrice , Boué Géraldine , Clep Ramona , Coelho Inês , Cozzi Elena , Deacu Adriana , Jakobsen Lea , Martins Carla , Motta Carla , Naska Androniki , Niforou Aikaterini , Pavel Marta , Pires Sara , Poulsen Morten , Serôdio Ana , Sparatu Dana , Supeanu Alexandru , Santiago Susana , Ventura Marta , Menozzi Davide
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The pressure global food systems exert on the environment has amplified over time, following the growth of the human population, changes in the food consumption patterns and intensification of the production systems. Without changes in food systems, an overpressure on agriculture and food production will be unavoidable, with inevitable consequences for the environment and human health. Animal‐derived protein production like meat and milk is among the most important drivers of this impact. Under this context, the evaluation of the health and sustainability impacts of alternatives for animal‐based food proteins are central aspects of this discussion. Health risk‐benefit assessment (RBA) of foods estimates the overall human health impact following exposure to a particular food or food component, integrating risks and benefits in comparable measures. Methods that simultaneously consider the environmental impact of the food production systems were needed to perform a sustainable holistic assessment. “ALTERNATIVA | Alternative protein sources in the European diets – integrating health risk‐benefit and sustainability” aimed to develop a holistic approach to assess the impact of alternative protein sources, integrating health and sustainability assessment. This project, considering five complementary work packages, developed activities to enhance the capacity‐building among members of the consortium in applying methodologies related to the health RBA and sustainability impact assessment; to develop, in collaboration with different stakeholders, a protocol to integrate the assessment of the impact of foods/diets on health and on sustainability; to apply the derived framework to a case study, to validate it with a real case scenario, estimating the health and sustainability impacts of replacing red meat consumption by pulses in two different countries; and to disseminate and promote the established method of integrated health and sustainability assessment to other potential EU users. This external scientific report summarizes the main outputs and results obtained in the context of the ALTERNATIVA project.
CONCENTRATION OF NANO FLUID/BASE FLUID SUSPENSION ENHANCE SURFACE CHARGE WITH PH STABILITY FOR LOW TO MEDIUM TEMPERATURE PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS
Authors: Patil Bhushan Y. , Salunke Nilesh P. , Diware Vijay R. , Suryavanshi Vijay K. , Patil Pandit S.
Published: October 2024

Zeta potential and poly-dispersivity are used to characterize the samples that is obtained using absorption refrigeration system for low to medium temperature phase transition materials. Salicyclic acid, Benzanilide, Hydroquinone, Potassium thiocyanates, D-mannitol, Alunimium oxide, Iron oxide, and ZnO active concentration with base fluid, aspects including the influence of the PCMs property based on their phase transition mutual interaction are explored. In order to comprehend their behavior and improve their performance, functional materials synthesis and characterization depend heavily on the isoelectric point. Understanding the material surface charge role of the medium's pH stability to the many liquid-phase procedures involved in the synthesis of materials, since it conduct the processes like agglomeration, coagulation, peptization to form solid particles materials. Zeta potential measure, which commonly use concentration of volume fraction methods, electrophoretic migration techniques, are hence a valuable source of data.
Etnobotani Masyarakat Tengger: Studi Kasus Desa Ngadas, Wilayah Enclave Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru
Authors: Hilwan Iwan , Sabila Siska Aisyah
Published: October 2024

Kawasan pelestarian alam di Jawa Timur salah satunya yaitu Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru (TNBTS). Penelitian bertujuan untuk melakukan studi etnobotani dalam rangka pelestarisan pengetahuan. Prosedur penelitian meliputi studi literatur, observasi lapang, wawancara, analisis vegetasi, dan analisis data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemanfaatan tumbuhan oleh masyarakat Tengger Desa Ngadas sebanyak 69 jenis tumbuhan. Kelompok penggunaan terdiri dari tumbuhan pangan dan sayuran, tumbuhan obat, tumbuhan adat dan keagamaan, tumbuhan untuk kayu bakar, bahan bangunan, konservasi, dan pakan ternak.  Indeks Nilai Penting tertinggi plot ladang untuk tingkat pertumbuhan pohon dimiliki oleh cemara gunung sebesar 229,56% pada plot hutan untuk tingkat pertumbuhan pohon dimiliki oleh kayu manisan sebesar 39,95%. Nilai Index of Cultural Significance tertinggi dimiliki oleh padi yang berasal dari luar Tengger sebesar 72. Indeks Nilai Penting cemara gunung di ladang sebesar 229,56% dan nilai Index of Cultural Significance sebesar 45. Hal ini menunjukkan pelestarian cemara gunung tinggi jika dilihat dari nilai INP meskipun pemanfaatan cemara gunung tergolong ke dalam kategori sangat tinggi.
Kata kunci: etnobotani, Ngadas, Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru, Tengger
Discourse Analysis of Forest and Land Fire Management in Indonesia
Authors: Nadhifah Putri Addini Arsya , Syaufina Lailan , Ekayani Meti , Erbaugh James Thomas
Published: October 2024

The agriculture, forestry, and land use (AFOLU) sector is Indonesia's largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Within this sector, forest and peatland fires has a major emissions impact. Optimizing fire management requires collaboration among various parties and should address the underlying causes of burning. Scientific media provides insights into important actors, potential causes, and implementation of forest fire control at national and local levels. This research uses discourse analysis to analyze the role of scientific media in providing information regarding forest fires and fire management activities. It finds an inconsistency between scientific articles and observational data. Furthermore, there is a bias in addressing the causes and efforts to control forest fires. National journals indicate that forest and land fire management in Indonesia focus primarily on ecological aspects and do not take into economic factors, despite economic reasons being the most common cause of fires.
Keywords: discourse, forest fire, management, scientific media
Prevalence and severity of gag reflex in patients presenting at the department of prosthodontics.
Authors: Kainaat Alamgir  , Tayyaba Saleem
Published: October 2024

Objective: To determine the prevalence and severity of gag reflex at initial appointment of patients visiting the department of Prosthodontics using the Gag Severity Index (GSI) tool proposed by Fiske and Dickinson. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Prosthodontics, Islamabad Dental Hospital, Islamabad. Period: 1st November, 2022 to 31st April, 2023. Methods: All the patients who presented in outpatient (OPD) of Prosthodontics with 18 to 85 years of age were included in this study. All the data of age, gender, educational levels and gag severity grades were noted on a predesigned proforma. Percentages and frequencies were calculated for all the data by using SPSS version 22. Results: A total of 150 (55.14%) patients out of 272 who gagged, were included in the study, with 61 (40.66%) males and 89 (59.3%) females, the gag reflex being more prevalent in female patients. The patients’ age range was from 18 to 85 years. In terms of gag severity grades in 150 patients, grade I was observed in 60 patients (40.0%), grade II in 49 patients (32.7%), grade III in 30 patients (20.0%), grade IV in 10 patients (6.7%) and grade V in 1 patient (0.7%). 40.0% of grade I patients were from 18-40 years age group and 51.6% were from 61-85 years age group. 37.0% of grade II patients belong to 41-60 years of age. In terms of qualification, 40.6% exhibited hyper active gag reflex in patients with university level or above. Conclusion: Female patients exhibit a higher prevalence of gag reflex than male patients, with grade I being the most common. While a definitive solution is yet to be established, effective patient education and dentist diligence can lead to productive management and future treatment exploration.
Caso Braskem - um desastre socioambiental em andamento
Authors: Santos Maria Gardênia Nascimento
Published: October 2024

Apresenta-se o desastre socioambiental em Maceió/AL, provocado pela mineradora Braskem, que faz parte da pesquisa de dissertação de mestrado intitulada “Memória da Destruição e a Preservação da Paisag
COMUNICAÇÃO PARA A POPULARIZAÇÃO DE PESQUISAS E AÇÕES DO JARDIM BOTÂNICO DA UFRRJ
Authors: Jesus Gabriela Venancio , Carvalho Alessandra
Published: October 2024

Este projeto nasceu com objetivo de divulgar as atividades científicas desenvolvidas no Jardim Botânico da UFRRJ. É crescente a necessidade de levar o conhecimento produzido na Universidade para públi
Novos Caminhos em Medicina e Saúde
Authors: Andrade Alfredo Vasconcelos de , Arraes Amanda de Brito , Lopes Ana Beatriz Vieira da Cunha , Miranda Ana Carolina Santos , Vieira Ana Luiza Fernandes , Bigatello Antônio Paulo Dumont , Oliveira Antônio Ygor Modesto de , Oliveira Bruno Daniel Teixeira de , Souza Carla Giselly de , Guerreiro Carolina Tavares , Castro Cicera Nelly de Alencar , Bigatello Creonice Santos , Braz Cynara Kaliny Ribeiro , Santos Darlan Silva , Cruz Diego de Lima , Nascimento Ednardo de Souza , Medeiros Elyskarien Ferreira Rosendo , Beltrão Filipe Monteiro , Oliveira Gislene Farias de , Rocha Guilherme Santos , Oliveira Hellen Dias Borges , Batista Hermes Melo Teixeira , Santos Iarno Gonçalves Freitas , Uchôa João Gabriel Abrantes de Oliveira , Almino José Álvaro Dantas , Rufino José Augusto Oliveira , Landim Jose Marcondes Macedo , Sarmento Júnior Kerles Jácome , Reis Leonardo Henrique Guimarães , Lopes Lívia Alves Rezende , Araújo Luanna Botelho Souto de , Nogueira Luidy Antunes , Reis Maria Clara Carvalho dos , Feitosa Mateus Gomes , Puentes Oscar Maurício Oliveira , Valdivia Paulo Alberto Cosquillo , Teixeira Paulo Tadeu Ferreira , Andrade Pedro Ikaro Rodrigues de , Feitosa Pedro Walisson Gomes , Neres Raissa Rodrigues , Neres Ranna Fernandes Dias , Brito Rebeca Rolim de , Santos Rinaldo de Souza , Oliveira Sidney Medeiros de , Lima Sylvia Rannyelle Teixeira , Quintino Thalita Ribeiro , Coelho Thomaz , Alves Virginia Torres , Coelho Viviane Amaral Toledo , Figueiredo Washington Tiago , Silva Willas Alves Nunes da
Published: October 2024

Trata-se de uma coletânea de artigos com uma variedade de temas em medicina e saúde, que vão desde traumas inerentes à Violência contra Crianças e Adolescentes no Brasil; privacidade de pacientes em serviços de saúde; impactos do consumo de droga parental em crianças; exposição às telas eletrônicas no neurodesenvolvimento infantil; Impacto das novas tecnologias mediadas pelo computador, em nuvens, na área da Saúde; Impactos na performance e na qualidade de vida dos profissionais da área de Tecnologia da Informação; Acidentes com Animais Peçonhentos em Áreas Urbanas; Assistência da Enfermagem no Tratamento e Prevenção da Sífilis em Jovens; Impacto das novas tecnologias mediadas pelo computador, em nuvens, na área da Saúde; Incidência da Dengue em Idosos; Incidência de Crianças e Adolescentes com Dependência em Insulina; Clínicas-Escola de Psicologia no Brasil e Efeitos do Treinamento Resistido/ Treinamento de Força no Combate à Obesidade e Promoção do Crescimento Saudável de Crianças e Adolescentes. Portanto temas bem diversificados com o objetivo de atualizar o conhecimento já estabelecido.
MODELOS DE TRABALHO: IMPACTOS NA PERFORMANCE E NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DOS PROFISSIONAIS DA ÁREA DE TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO
Authors: Uchôa João Gabriel Abrantes de Oliveira , Medeiros Elyskarien Ferreira Rosendo , Landim Jose Marcondes Macedo , Oliveira Gislene Farias de
Published: October 2024

A performance e a qualidade de vida dos funcionários de qualquer empresa ou organização são aspectos de grande importância para todas as entidades envolvidas, visto que é necessário equilíbrio entre ambas as partes para possibilitar uma relação empregatícia saudável e eficiente. Assim, uma das maneiras que as empresas podem manipular a forma de trabalho dos seus empregados consiste no estabelecimento de modelos de trabalho que os funcionários devem seguir, sendo esses o presencial, remoto e híbrido, cada um com características e impactos distintos na performance e qualidade de vida. Com base nisso, este trabalho buscou analisar os impactos dos modelos de trabalho na performance e na qualidade de vida dos funcionários da área de Tecnologia da Informação. Do ponto de vista metodológico, foi realizada uma pesquisa Survey cujos dados foram coletados através da aplicação de um questionário. Com base nas respostas obtidas, foi realizado um tratamento estatístico através do qual foram feitos testes de hipótese para verificar o impacto do modelo de trabalho remoto em relação aos outros. Por fim, concluiu-se que o modelo de trabalho remoto, com base nos dados colhidos, apresenta bons indícios de que contribui positivamente para a performance e qualidade de vida. Ademais, constatou-se também que o modelo de trabalho remoto apresenta indícios significativos do impacto positivo na qualidade em relação aos outros modelos, entretanto, não existem evidências suficientes para constatar que essa declaração seja verdadeira para a performance.
ASSISTÊNCIA DA ENFERMAGEM NO TRATAMENTO E PREVENÇÃO DA SÍFILIS EM JOVENS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Santos Iarno Gonçalves Freitas , Coelho Viviane Amaral Toledo , Nascimento Ednardo de Souza , Bigatello Creonice Santos , Araújo Luanna Botelho Souto de , Alves Virginia Torres , Lopes Lívia Alves Rezende , Bigatello Antônio Paulo Dumont
Published: October 2024

A sífilis é uma doença infecciosa crônica com prevalência descrita desde o século XV. Embora seu agente etiológico e também as formas de tratamento sejam amplamente conhecidas, a sífilis ainda é um grande problema de saúde pública em todo
o mundo e está afetando cada vez mais os jovens. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre a assistência da enfermagem no tratamento e prevenção da sífilis em jovens. Metodologia: Esse estudo trata de uma revisão bibliográfica do
método revisão integrativa da literatura à luz de autores pertinentes a temática, tendo em vista a importância que o enfermeiro exerce na prevenção e ao controle de infecções
sexualmente transmissíveis, em especial, na Sífilis. Referências: As buscas foram realizadas em portais como: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), SciELO. Foram coletados e analisados dados referentes aos anos de
2000 a 2020. Resultados: Os dados que integram o espectro de assuntos relacionado ao tema: atuação da assistência da enfermagem no tratamento e prevenção da sífilis em
jovens. No descritor: assistência de enfermagem foram encontrados 6 artigos; enfermagem no tratamento e prevenção da sífilis em jovens 4 artigos foram encontrados; Sífilis foram encontrados 40 artigos. Diante dos resultados obtidos no
estudo por meio da estratégia de busca, os autores delinearam variáveis para melhor descrever as evidências encontradas na pesquisa. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o papel do enfermeiro não se limita apenas à prevenção, mas também ao manejo das ISTs. As graves consequências das ISTs para a saúde podem ocorrer anos após a infecção, prejudicando ainda mais a capacidade dos jovens de conectar causa e efeito. Os enfermeiros que estão
comprometidos com os desafios de atender jovens para prevenir DSTs, podem ajudar fornecendo cuidados confidenciais e promovendo a saúde sexual.
INCIDÊNCIA DA DENGUE EM IDOSOS ENTRE 2019 E 2022 NO MUNICÍPIO DE ALMENARA-MG
Authors: Oliveira Hellen Dias Borges , Nogueira Luidy Antunes , Coelho Viviane Amaral Toledo , Nascimento Ednardo de Souza , Coelho Thomaz , Araújo Luanna Botelho Souto de , Alves Virginia Torres , Reis Leonardo Henrique Guimarães , Bigatello Antônio Paulo Dumont
Published: October 2024

A dengue é uma doença viral transmitida por mosquitos que nos últimos anos se espalhou rapidamente por todo o país.O vírus da dengue é transmitido por mosquitos fêmea, principalmente da espécie Aedes aegypti e, em menor proporção, da espécie Aedes albopictus. Objetivo: Esse estudo objetivou analisar a incidência da dengue em idosos nos anos epidêmicos 2019 a 2022 na cidade de Almenara-MG. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa, através de um levantamento
bibliográfico, à luz de autores pertinentes nessa temática. As buscas foram realizadas em portais como: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), SciELO Realizou-se um estudo descritivo, epidemiológico e quantitativo a partir dos dados disponíveis por meio do SINAN. Os dados sociodemográficos foram obtidos através da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde no município de Almenara/MG, em um período que compreende os anos de 2019 a 2022. Nesse viés houve uma
comparação entre anos de 2019 a 2022, idade dos idosos e sexo, apresentados em uma tabela. Resultados: Os dados sociodemográficos foram obtidos através da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde no município de Almenara/MG por meio do SINAN, em um período que compreende os anos de 2019 a 2022. Conclusão: As análises dos dados disponibilizados pelo SINAN apontaram um aumento alarmante de casos, sendo o ano de 2022 o período de maior incidência dos últimos cinco anos, acometendo até mesmo idosos com mais de 80 anos.
O lúdico como ferramenta do processo de alfabetização
Authors: Nascimento Cácia Aparecida Souza , Silva Reigiane Xavier da , Santod Rosangela Maria Dos , Santos Rosane Maria Dos , Fonseca Vanessa Barbosa Costa da
Published: October 2024

A escola, nos dias de hoje, transcende o papel de mero transmissor de conhecimento. Ela se torna um espaço fundamental para a formação social da criança, que, ao ingressar nesse ambiente, experimenta a vida fora do núcleo familiar e inicia sua jornada de autoconhecimento e inserção na sociedade. Para tornar essa transição mais leve e prazerosa, o lúdico se apresenta como uma ferramenta poderosa de aprendizagem.
Quando a criança se sente acolhida, integrada e motivada no ambiente escolar, o processo de alfabetização se torna mais natural e prazeroso. A ludicidade, por meio de jogos, brincadeiras e atividades criativas, desperta a curiosidade, a vontade de aprender e a alegria de descobrir. Através do brincar, a criança se engaja no processo de alfabetização de forma mais natural, assimilando os conteúdos com mais facilidade e desenvolvendo a concentração e a atenção.
Este artigo, portanto, visa destacar a importância do lúdico na escola, explorando como essa ferramenta pode auxiliar na obtenção de melhores resultados no processo de alfabetização. Para isso, o texto apresentará o conceito de ludicidade e explorará como ela pode ser utilizada de maneira eficaz para promover a alfabetização de forma significativa e prazerosa.
Cessation of Menstruation during Pregnancy: Overview
Authors: Valery Rapovets
Published: October 2024

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can often be frightening for women. However, such bleeding does not always indicate a serious problem. This type of bleeding occurs routinely, especially in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. A significant proportion of women who experience bleeding during pregnancy go on to give birth to healthy babies. Despite this, women who frequently experience bleeding problems at different stages of pregnancy may need to take this situation seriously. A critical approach is important both from the gynecologist and from the pregnant woman.
Accessing the Impact of Policy Reforms on the Rights to Education: A Comparative Study of Emerging and Developed Economies (Nigeria and the U.S. )
Authors: Jacob O. Sule
Published: October 2024

This study examined the impact of education policy reforms on the right to education in emerging and developed economies, focusing on Nigeria and the United States. It analyzed how policy interventions shaped access to education, the quality of educational outcomes, and equity in both countries. The key research questions investigated the effectiveness of education reforms in improving access, addressing regional and socioeconomic disparities, and ensuring quality education. The study adopted a comparative case study methodology, analyzing secondary data, policy documents, and education statistics from both nations. Theoretical frameworks such as Human Capital Theory and a rights-based approach to education were used to evaluate the policies' impact. Findings revealed that while Nigeria made significant strides in increasing school enrollment through policies like the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program, it struggled with quality, funding, and regional disparities. In contrast, the U.S. achieved widespread access to education but faced persistent challenges related to racial and socioeconomic inequities, influenced by the shortcomings of standardized testing and uneven funding allocation. The study’s implications suggested that addressing policy implementation, funding, and equity issues is essential for advancing the right to education. Recommendations were provided to strengthen reforms, improve funding mechanisms, and promote equitable access to quality education in both contexts.
Nurse-led interventions pertaining to emotional, physical, and clinical status in patients with COPD
Authors: Aateka Hassan Alaali  , Fatimah Mohammed Alzouri  , Nada Abdulmohsen Al Faraj  , Insherah Abdullah Abu dheeb  , Hala Mohammed AL dahnim.  , Jalila Salman Al Shurfa  , Fatimah Abbas Al jaroodi  , Kholoud Hassan ALMarhoun  , Shorouq Jaafar Alrasheed  , Maryam Hassan Al Hamada
Published: October 2024

Background: Nursing techniques include respiratory rehabilitation, early detection of decompensation signs, palliative care, inhalation medication management, health education, and supporting healthy lifestyles. This review set out to examine the impact of nurse-led hospital or community interventions on the treatment and follow-up of COPD patients. Method: systematic review was carried out in compliance with the PRISMA guidelines. A systematic search was performed for articles published between 2013 and 2016 using the PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases. Results and conclusion: The process of discharge planning for COPD patients is effective in increasing the patients' knowledge of the disease and their own well-being. Both inhaler proficiency and adherence to nurse-driven inhaler instruction showed improvement. Evaluating how well the patients utilize inhalers is necessary to determine their educational limitations. A nurse-led telephone intervention is feasible in primary care and may improve patients' health and quality of life. It has not been demonstrated that walking at home with a phone mentor increases exercise capacity. Nurses may employ the PR program to support patients with their discharge plans and to enhance their self-efficacy ratings on all subscales for adults with COPD.
Terrorism in Nigeria: Exploring the causes and the rise of Boko Haram
Authors: Charlene Charmwakat Makai
Published: October 2024

Terrorism remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, with Boko Haram emerging as one of the deadliest terrorist groups in the region. This article explores the concept of terrorism, its various types, and the unique factors that have contributed to the rise of Boko Haram. By analysing the economic, political, and social dynamics of Nigeria, the article examines the root causes of terrorism in the country. Factors such as religious and cultural diversity, economic stagnation, and deep-rooted political corruption are identified as key drivers that have fuelled Boko Haram’s growth. The inability of Nigeria’s security and justice systems to effectively manage these challenges further exacerbates the problem. Moreover, the article discusses the broader implications of these factors on national stability, social cohesion, and regional security. Boko Haram's rise is not an isolated event but rather a complex interplay of various socio-political and economic issues. Understanding these underlying causes is essential to addressing the terrorist threat in Nigeria. The article concludes by suggesting that a holistic approach, involving both domestic reforms and international cooperation, is necessary to combat terrorism effectively and bring peace to the region
Exploring sustainable health financing strategies in humanitarian settings: Challenges, innovations and efforts towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage
Authors: Ernest Chinedu OKOLI  , Saidu Malgwi HASSAN  , Nelyn Akunna OKOYE  , Peter kenechukwu Agbo  , Asanya Chinyere Ada  , Chidimma Anthonia AZIKE
Published: October 2024

Sustainable health financing is critical in humanitarian settings to ensure that the most vulnerable populations have access to necessary healthcare services. In crises such as conflicts, natural disasters, or prolonged emergencies, healthcare systems are often destabilized, leading to significant challenges in providing adequate care. This review explores innovative financing mechanisms designed to support health services in these contexts, focusing on their potential to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Key challenges include limited funding, high out-of-pocket costs, and the uneven distribution of healthcare resources. In response, emerging models such as impact bonds, Islamic social finance, disaster risk insurance, and digital financial solutions offer new approaches to mobilizing resources and sustaining health interventions. These strategies are essential to bridging gaps in healthcare access, promoting equity, and strengthening the resilience of health systems. Policy recommendations highlight the importance of integrating emergency and routine health services, engaging communities, and enhancing coordination among stakeholders. Strengthening health financing mechanisms is vital for long-term improvements in health outcomes, especially in fragile settings. This research underscores the need for sustainable, inclusive policies that bolster health systems in the face of humanitarian crises.
A case of the right non-recurrent laryngeal nerve in the thyroid cancer
Authors: GAYATHRI GURURAMALINGAM  , C R CHHALLANI
Published: October 2024

The right non-recurrent laryngeal nerve (NRLN) in patients with papillary thyroid cancers is an under-reported entity. This case study is about a 26-year-old female who presented with papillary thyroid cancer. Physical examination showed involvement of the right lobe of the thyroid with no other abnormalities. Intraoperatively, with the aid of electromyography and nerve monitoring, the right non-recurrent laryngeal nerve was identified and preserved. Total thyroidectomy with inferior parathyroidectomy was done. Injury to the NRLN can lead to significant postoperative morbidity. As per meta-analysis, these nerve-related complications in minimally invasive techniques are comparable to or even less frequent than in the open approach, especially when combined with nerve monitoring and adequate training. This case report aims to raise awareness about the presence of non-recurrent laryngeal nerve in patients undergoing operative thyroid procedures and ensure its intraoperative preservation. There is also a necessity to analyse the patient to look for associated vascular anomalies.
A case of anaphylactic reaction to oxytocin in a parturient undergoing emergency caesarean section
Authors: Sanjana Aithal  , Prakash D B
Published: October 2024

Anaphylaxis to oxytocin is a rare but critical complication that can arise during labor and delivery [1], necessitating rapid recognition and management. We describe the case of a 20-year-old term primigravida with gestational hypertension who underwent an emergency lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) due to fetal distress. After successful spinal anesthesia with 0.5% bupivacaine, an infusion of 10 U oxytocin was initiated immediately following the delivery of the infant. Shortly thereafter, the patient developed acute respiratory distress, hypotension, and swelling of the lips and tongue, which progressed to bradycardia and a drop in oxygen saturation. Emergency intubation was performed due to significant airway edema, and resuscitation included intravenous adrenaline, atropine, hydrocortisone, pheniramine, and deriphylline. The surgical procedure concluded uneventfully, and the patient was transferred to the ICU for mechanical ventilation. She was extubated the following day and discharged five days later without complications. This case underscores the rare occurrence of anaphylaxis due to oxytocin administration. It highlights the need for vigilance and preparedness for allergic reactions in obstetric settings, as well as the importance of having alternative uterotonics available.