bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPACTO DO PLANEJAMENTO E GESTÃO NA CONCLUSÃO DE OBRAS: ESTUDO DE CASO DE UMA CONSTRUÇÃO EM ILHÉUS-BA
Authors: Braga Josadaque Correia , Bomfim Tailla Bransford Leal , Lins Ittana de Oliveira , Silva Kaique Ourives , Souza Ramon Santos
Published: October 2024

This study aims to investigate the performance of a project in the municipality of Ilhéus-BA, with emphasis on the Scheduled Percentage Completed (PPC) and the main justifications for not meeting weekly targets. Using descriptive observational research with a qualitative and quantitative approach, data collection was carried out over 34 weeks, with information recorded in a spreadsheet developed to monitor progress and identify deviations. The results showed that only 5 of the 34 weeks managed to reach or exceed the PPC index of 75%, with an overall average of 62%. The study seeks to highlight the importance of having more effective planning and improved resource and team management. It is recommended to implement a more efficient supply management system and strategies to ensure team continuity and qualification. These findings provide valuable information to promote continuous improvement in the execution of construction projects, helping to mitigate delays and optimize the achievement of targets in future projects.
APLICAÇÕES DA TOXINA BOTULÍNICA NA ODONTOLOGIA
Authors: Marques Ana Cláudia Vieira Soares , Santos João Victor Sousa
Published: October 2024

A crescente demanda por estética facial tem impulsionado o uso da toxina botulínica na Odontologia, expandindo seu papel além do tratamento estético para incluir aplicações terapêuticas, como disfunção temporomandibular e bruxismo. Essa neurotoxina, derivada da bactéria Clostridium botulinum, atua bloqueando a liberação de acetilcolina, resultando na paralisia temporária de músculos, com efeitos que duram de três a seis meses. Amplamente usada para suavização de rugas e tratamento de condições orofaciais, a toxina tem mostrado ser eficaz, segura e com poucos efeitos colaterais. A regulamentação no Brasil, autorizada pela ANVISA em 2000 e ampliada pelo Conselho Federal de Odontologia em 2011, permitiu que os dentistas utilizem a toxina de forma legal, ampliando o escopo de atuação da profissão. A pesquisa explora os impactos estéticos e terapêuticos desse procedimento, além das implicações éticas e econômicas para os profissionais da área. Com o aumento da procura por procedimentos minimamente invasivos, o uso da toxina botulínica, influenciado por mídias sociais e padrões de beleza, representa uma mudança significativa na prática odontológica, oferecendo soluções eficazes para pacientes que buscam melhoria estética e qualidade de vida. No entanto, é essencial que os profissionais possuam formação adequada e sigam princípios éticos para garantir que a aplicação da toxina seja feita de forma segura e eficaz, priorizando sempre o bem-estar do paciente.
AVALIAÇÃO DAS PATOLOGIAS ENCONTRADAS NA VIA URBANA AVENIDA CAMAPUÃ LOCALIZADA NA ZONA NORTE DA CIDADE DE MANAUS/AM: ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Oliveira Jovaldo Costa , Miranda Walzenira Parente , Pinheiro Érika Cristina Nogueira Marques
Published: October 2024

Roads and highways are important for the development of the country, through them there is the transport of cargo and people daily, moving the country's economy. However, many find their pavement in a precarious situation, without adequate maintenance and conservation by the responsible agencies. The pavements have a limited useful life, so it is necessary to pay attention to their structural conditions, aiming at improvements in the roads. This work presents a study of the pathological manifestations in an avenue with flexible pavement, and aims to evaluate, catalog, point out the probable causes and propose possible solutions for each type of pathologies identified on this road.
AS ENTRELINHAS DO CONTRATO BANCÁRIO: UMA ANÁLISE DOS RISCOS DE TAXAS ABUSIVAS
Authors: Pagung Jaqueline
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to analyze, through a bibliographic review, the legislative framework ruling banking contracts in Brazil, highlighting the inconsistencies stemming from abusive fees and onerous clauses in banking operations. In Brazil, the definitions of abusive clauses in contracts are determined by the Civil Code and the Consumer Defense Code, under which agencies such as the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), the Delegacia do Consumidor and PROCON operate to uphold the principle of good faith. It was concluded that the imposition of a series of contractual parameters inaccessible to borrowers by financial institutions generates inequities and disparities in treatment that are incompatible with the economic order. The research might provide preventive and protective precautions to consumers confronted with banking contracts, this way assisting at the divulgation of secure economic practices and avoiding the overcrowding of the Judiciary with processes entailed by leonine clauses and abusive fees.
CONHECIMENTO DOS CUIDADORES DE IDOSOS DE INSTITUIÇÕES DE LONGA PERMANÊNCIA SOBRE AS ALTERAÇÕES DE MASTIGAÇÃO E DEGLUTIÇÃO
Authors: Soares Myrelle Ferreira , Silva José Fabrício Luis da , Canuto Marisa Siqueira Brandão
Published: October 2024

Physiological changes in old age significantly impact biopsychosocial life, especially in the areas of communication and eating, with eating being not only a source of pleasure but also a crucial facilitator of social interaction. The integrity of chewing and swallowing functions is essential to ensure safety. Elderly people who are unable to perform activities of daily living independently require the attention of caregivers, whether family members or professionals, to ensure their well-being and quality of life. Thus, this study aims to understand the perception of caregivers of elderly people regarding changes in chewing and swallowing of elderly people in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs). This study is quantitative and analytical, carried out with caregivers of elderly people in LTCFs in Alagoas, using a form, with a random and non-probabilistic sample. Thirty-four questionnaires were collected. The average time working with elderly people was 3 years and 9 months, and they remained for an average of 1 year and 10 months. 94.1% of caregivers identified the presence of chewing disorders, correlating these with missing teeth and/or use of dentures (41.2%). Dietary adaptations to deal with these disorders are carried out individually by each caregiver, although they believe they know what is important for good chewing, they do not associate missing teeth with chewing impairment. It is clear that caregivers are unable to prevent choking, as 70.5% have had to perform the Heimlich maneuver while serving meals.
PARALISIA DE MEMBROS INFERIORES COMO PRINCIPAL SINTOMA DE CÂNCER EM LACTENTE: UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Pinto Ana Luiza Camargo , Aguiar Bianca Rocha de , Silva Luiz Antonio de Almeida e , Dionízio Dania Lemos
Published: October 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: O câncer na faixa etária pediátrica é uma grande preocupação de saúde pública. O diagnóstico precoce representa um desafio, por apresentar-se com um quadro clínico pouco específico. É crucial que os profissionais da saúde reconheçam as variadas manifestações da doença, aumentando as chances do diagnóstico precoce. RELATO: Trata-se de paciente, 7 meses, com quadro de perda de força e de sensibilidade, hiporreflexia e hipotonia progressiva ascendente em membros inferiores (MMII), bilateral. O paciente foi encaminhado ao serviço terciário, onde foram realizados exames mais específicos, e posteriormente, estabelecido o diagnóstico de neoplasia de sistema nervoso central. A criança foi a óbito três meses após o diagnóstico, devido a rápida evolução da neoplasia. DISCUSSÃO: Na faixa etária pediátrica, é fundamental realizar o diagnóstico precoce para identificar a doença em seus estágios iniciais. Essa abordagem é uma das principais intervenções que pode impactar positivamente o prognóstico do câncer em crianças, contribuindo para a redução da morbimortalidade. Os tumores do SNC, enfrentam desafios significativos em seu diagnóstico, pois a apresentação clínica varia de acordo com a localização, o tipo histológico, a taxa de crescimento e a idade da criança. CONCLUSÃO: O pediatra e os demais profissionais de saúde devem considerar a possibilidade de malignidade sempre que houver suspeita ou indício de neoplasia, pois um diagnóstico precoce pode influenciar positivamente a cura, além de melhorar a morbidade e a qualidade de vida desses pacientes.
Monkeypox: características clínicas, epidemiológicas, estratégias de prevenção e controle no contexto atual
Authors: Nunes Bianca Cajé , Neves Ana Caroline dos Santos , Cruz Ana Caroline Rodrigues da , Neco Beatriz Rubio , Takahashi Beatriz Yuri Slechticius , Cabral Carolina Prado , Gonçalves Raphaela Lodi Braiani
Published: October 2024

Introdução: A Monkeypox (Mpox) ou varíola dos macacos, é uma zoonose viral endêmica na África, causada pelo vírus monkeypox, a qual teve o seu primeiro caso humano registrado em 1970, afetando principalmente roedores. Material e métodos: O estudo analisa o perfil epidemiológico da Mpox e avalia as medidas preventivas para controlar sua disseminação. Investigamos características clínicas e epidemiológicas da Monkeypox e suas estratégias de prevenção, utilizando uma busca nas bases de dados SciELO e Pubmed que resultou em dezenove artigos relevantes, analisados conforme as diretrizes PRISMA, para identificar lacunas no conhecimento sobre a doença. Resultados: Desde 2022, a Mpox se disseminou globalmente, com 86.231 casos confirmados e 105 óbitos em 110 países. O Brasil registrou 10.846 casos e 15 mortes até setembro de 2023, principalmente em homens jovens. Os principais sintomas incluem febre, linfadenopatia e erupções cutâneas, exigindo manejo clínico para alivio dos sintomas. Antivirais tem mostrado potencial para reduzir a duração da doença, e vacinas estão em desenvolvimento no Brasil. Conclusões: Este estudo destaca a importância de estratégias proativas de prevenção, como educação sobre transmissão e uso de EPIs, além do desenvolvimento de vacinas. No entanto, há uma lacuna significativa quanto à compreensão detalhada das características clínicas e epidemiológicas da Mpox em diferentes grupos populacionais, dificultando a formulação de estratégias de controle eficazes.
Digital assessment of soft and hard tissue alterations after anterior maxillary tooth extraction
Authors: JALKH Robin , MRAD Stephanie , CHRABIEH Emile , BASSIL Joseph
Published: October 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to assess dimensional alterations in soft and hard tissues 12 weeks post-extraction using novel computerized methods. Secondary objectives included exploring potential correlations between soft tissue changes and underlying bone variations, as well as investigating relationships between soft and hard tissue alterations and various contributing factors.
Methods: For all patients, preoperative and postoperative CBCT scans and intra-oral scans were obtained. Soft and hard tissue dimensions before extraction and at 12 weeks post-extraction were measured using 3D-slicer software. Both DICOM and STL files were superimposed, and measurements were taken at 2mm and 4mm from the facial crestal level.
Results: At twelve weeks, soft tissue thickness increased by 73.5% at 2mm and 51.2% at 4mm from the facial crestal bone. In contrast, there was a 42.5% and 33% bone resorption at 2mm and 4mm, respectively. Furthermore, the study found that smokers had a higher rate of soft tissue thickening and hard tissue resorption compared to non-smokers. The female group exhibited greater soft tissue thickening and bone resorption than the male group. Finally, the central incisor showed the highest bone loss rate, followed by the canine and the lateral incisor.
Conclusions: Three months following tooth extraction, a physiological thickening of the facial soft tissue occurs concurrently with significant bone loss beneath it.
Clinical Significance: This article’s novel digital assessment methods for evaluating soft and hard tissue alterations offer the potential to optimize treatment planning, enhancing patient outcomes and minimizing complications. By providing a comprehensive understanding of post-extraction tissue changes, it empowers clinicians to tailor treatments for individual patients, improving predictability and personalized care.
Bone to implant surface contact as a criterion for immediate implant placement with simultaneous sinus augmentation in the upper molars interradicular bone: A radiological CBCT study
Authors: BABA Nawal , GHOSN Nabil , KASSIR Abdel Rahman , NASR Lara , MENASSA Gabriel , CHAKAR Carole
Published: October 2024

Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine which type of vertical relationship (between molar apices and the sinus floor) is correlated with the most favorable bone to implant contact (BIC).
Methods: The CBCT database of the Faculty of Dental Medicine was used for datasets. For each dataset, a prosthetically-driven virtual implant placement was placed in the remaining interradicular bone. Potential BIC was measured using two different implant macrogeometries (straight and tapered).
Results: The study included 20 maxillary molars with divergent root anatomy: 90% of the molars had a type II vertical relationship with the sinus floor, while only 10% had type III. Mean pBIC surface for second molars was significantly higher for straight implants compared to tapered implants. However, no significant differences in BIC% means between straight and tapered implants for any of the comparisons was found.
Conclusions: Implant macrogeometry was found to have an impact on achieving higher pBIC values in certain situations, such as for second molars and type II relationship with the sinus floor. The study highlights the need for incorporating 3D software analysis in pre-operative surgical planning.
Evaluation of fracture resistance of composite resin and glass ionomer in beveled versus non beveled class II restorations in primary molars: In vitro comparative study
Authors: ABOU AZIZ Suzanne , KASSIS Cynthia , HAROUNY Ryan , NASR Lara , NAJJAR Georges , KHOURY Marleine
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The high viscosity Bulk-Fill composite (Tetric N ceram) and high viscosity glass ionomer cement (Equia Forte GIC) are the most used materials in class II cavities of primary molars. They have the advantages of being placed in a single layer of 4mm and therefore allow better ergonomics and speed of use. Until now, we find failures of restorations at the level of class II cavities of temporary teeth and many authors have tested the role of the bevel in improving the mechanical strength of restorations.
Objectives: The objectives of this study are: to test the role of the bevel in improving the fracture resistance of Bulk Fill composite restorations versus GIC of class II restorations in primary molars, and to test which material has better resistance to fracture.
Methods: One hundred temporary extracted molars are collected and randomly divided into four groups: Group I (non-beveled) and II (beveled) filled with Equia forte. Group III (non-beveled) and IV (beveled) filled with Bulk Fill Ivoclar Tetric N Ceram. The specimens were subjected to thermocycling from 5 to 55° for 10000 cycles. After artificial aging, an axial loading at a speed of 1 mm/min was applied until the specimens fractured.
Results: The statistical analysis reveals the following: an average of 442.2 N for group I and 498.80 N for group II. Thus, no statistical difference was observed between the groups restored with Equia Forte (p-value>0.05). Whereas, the resistance to fracture for groups III (901.80N) and IV (2438.33N) with a p-value<0.001 so there is significant difference between the two groups.
Conclusions: The bevel improves the fracture resistance of the BulkFilll Ivoclar restorations. Whereas, it does not influence the fracture resistance of the Equia Forte group. Bulk Fill Ivoclar Tetric N ceram has better resistance to fracture than Equia Forte GIC restorations.
Diagnosis and endodontic treatment of odontogenic cutaneous sinus tracts: A report of two cases
Authors: JEMÂA Mayada , BOUATAY Marwenne , NEIFAR Yesmine , KHATTECH Mohamed Bassem
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract (OCST), caused by pulp necrosis, creates connections between pathological spaces and anatomical structures. Extraoral manifestations pose diagnostic challenges leading to inappropriate treatments such as multiple surgery and antibiotic therapies. Effective management requires the treatment of dental pathology through endodontic therapy or extraction. This paper presents two cases of OCST and emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and successful non-surgical endodontic treatment.
Observations: Case report 1: A 23-year-old male patient referred by his dermatologist with a cutaneous sinus tract on his chin that had appeared five years ago. During this period, he reported spontaneous pain and pus discharge from the chin area. The examination revealed a periapical lesion associated with tooth number 31. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) revealed the existence of a localized perforation on the buccal alveolar table and a second root canal of the tooth. After six months of follow-up, the cutaneous sinus tract was significantly improved by the appropriate endodontic treatment. Case report 2: A 36-year-old female patient was referred by her dentist to examine a chin lesion that had appeared a month ago. In clinical examination and radiographic assessment, periapical lesion associated with two mandibular central incisor teeth #41 and #31 was observed. After identifying the source of infection, endodontic treatment was carried out, and a good improvement in fistula was observed after one month.
Conclusions: The correct diagnosis and treatment of OCST are important for healing. CBCT aids to identify odontogenic origin of the sinus tract through the detection of apical periodontitis and bone lesion. Root canal therapy is the treatment of choice for these cases and should always be attempted first. Monitoring the patients is necessary until complete healing of the disease.
Particle flow simulation of crack propagation and penetration in Brazilian disc under uniaxial compression
Authors: Zhu Zhenyu , Xu Hesi , Yu Shuyang , Yu Jun , Zhang Bei
Published: October 2024

The presence of rock mass fractures has always been a subject of study for the prevention and control of related natural disasters. To understand the effects of different dip angles and horizontal distances on crack development, numerical simulation experiments on Brazilian disks under uniaxial compression were con-ducted using the PFC2D particle flow program. A function module was utilized to monitor the expansion and quantity of cracks. The numerical simulation results under 0° conditions were in good agreement with the experimental results, validating the rationality of the numerical simulation. The simulation results indicate that: under single fracture conditions with different dip angles, samples with angles between 30° and 60° produced typical wing-shaped cracks. At 0°, cracks propagat-ed through the center of the fracture, while at 90°, cracks initiated from the tip of the fracture and propagated through the sample. The peak stress and the number of cracks in the samples first decreased and then increased with the increase of the dip angle, reaching a maximum at 90°. For samples with double fractures and varying horizontal distances, all produced wing-shaped cracks. Their peak stress and the number of cracks increased monotonically with the increase in distance, reaching a maximum at a distance of 30mm. The experimental results confirmed that the PFC2D program can effectively simulate the process of crack initiation and development, and the research findings provide a reference for correctly understanding the fracture mechanics of fractured rock masses.
Tools and frameworks for machine learning and deep learning: A review
Authors: Rane Nitin Liladhar , Mallick Suraj Kumar , Kaya Ömer , Rane Jayesh
Published: October 2024

The fast progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has resulted in major advancements in tools and structures for machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), changing numerous industries. This study offers a thorough examination of the most recent tools and frameworks that aid in the creation, implementation, and expansion of ML and DL models. The capabilities of key frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras are assessed in their ability to facilitate the construction of complex neural networks by researchers and practitioners. Furthermore, cutting-edge resources such as Hugging Face Transformers for simplifying natural language processing duties and NVIDIA's RAPIDS suite for speeding up data science processes are praised for their inventive impacts. The research delves into incorporating these tools with cloud services such as Google Cloud AI, Amazon SageMaker, and Microsoft Azure ML, highlighting how they help make high-performance computing resources more accessible. The discussion revolves around how automated machine learning (AutoML) frameworks like Google's AutoML and H2O.ai ease the process of model selection and hyperparameter tuning, making it more accessible to non-experts. In addition, the study explores the significance of MLOps tools such as MLflow and Kubeflow, which support the continuous integration and deployment of ML workflows, guaranteeing scalability and reproducibility. This research offers valuable insights into the current ML and DL frameworks landscape by examining the strengths and limitations of these tools, helping researchers and industry professionals choose the right tools for their AI projects.
Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Sediaan Gel Ekstrak Daun Alpukat (Perseaamericana Mill) Metode Pengeringan Microwave Terhadap Bakteri Propionibacterium acnes
Authors: Yuwanda Alhara , Rahmawati Dewi , Arika Restiany
Published: October 2024

Jerawat merupakan masalah kulit yang sering dialami oleh masyarakat terutama usia remaja. Jerawat disebabkan oleh bakteri Propionibacterium acnes. Metode yang digunakan untuk ekstraksi adalah Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) dengan variasi suhu dan waktu ekstraksi. Ekstrak daun alpukat dibuat dengan metode maserasi menggunakan etanol 80% kemudian esktrak dipekatkan dengan menggunakan rotary evaporator. Pada uji fitokimia menunjukkan bahwa didalam ekstrak daun alpukat positif mengandung flavonoid, alkaloid, dan saponin. Pengujian aktivitas ekstrak daun alpukat yang diperoleh dibuat dalam sediaan gel dengan konsentrasi 5%, 10%, dan 15% kelompok kontrol positif medi-klin gel, kontrol negative aquadest steril dengan metode cakram. Evaluasi gel meliputi uji daya sebar, uji pH, uji viskositas, dan uji organoleptis. Ekstrak daun alpukat menunjukkan aktivitas terhadap Propionibacterium acnes zona hambat tertinggi yang terbentuk pada konsentrasi 15% sebesar 1,43 mm, kontrol negative pada bakteri Propionibacterium acnes sebasar 0 mm, sedangkan kontrol positif medi-klin gel terhadap Propionibacterium acnes 1,69 mm
Review Artikel: Liposom Sebagai Sistem Penghantar Obat Epilepsi Melalui Jalur Intranasal
Authors: Yuwanda Alhara
Published: October 2024

Sekitar 80% dari total penderita epilepsi di seluruh dunia ditemukan di negara berkembang. Memodifiksi senyawa obat, upaya yang banyak dilakukan adalah memodifikasi bentuk sediaan dan sistem  penghantaran obat. Upaya ini tidak terlepas dari peran farmasi yang memanfaatkan ilmu sains dan teknologi untuk mengatasi adanya keterbatasan pada beberapa bentuk sediaan dan sistem penghantaran obat. Salah satu sistem penghantaran obat adalah melalui teknologi inhalasi. Teknologi inhalasi dapat dikombinasikan dengan teknologi liposom untuk meningkatkan bioavaibilitas dan waktu onset yang cepat. Liposom adalah teknologi tersusun dari bahan dasar fosfatidilkolin lapisan bilayer dengan ukuran 25nm-2,5µm. Selain itu fosfatidilkolin juga merupakan surfaktan paru yang efektif untuk meningkatkan proses absorbsi obat. Sudah banyak juga review komperhensif mengembangkan liposom untuk teknologi inhalasi. Obat antiepilepsi saat ini memiliki koefesien partisi dan bioavaibilitas yang rendah. Obat anti epilepsi dengan teknologi liposom diharapkan menjadi alternative pengobatan non-invasive melalui jalur inhalasi.
Entrevue avec le professeur émérite Serge Dumont
Authors: Fortin Gabrielle
Published: October 2024

L'entrevue avec le professeur émérite Serge Dumont, réalisée par Gabrielle Fortin, explore son parcours remarquable en travail social, particulièrement dans le milieu hospitalier. Serge Dumont, diplômé en service social de l'Université Laval en 1980, a consacré 15 ans à travailler comme travailleur social au CHU de Québec, tout en poursuivant des études de maîtrise et de doctorat en sciences de l’orientation. Il est ensuite devenu professeur à l’École de travail social et de criminologie de l’Université Laval, où il a dirigé de nombreux projets de recherche et fondé plusieurs institutions, dont le Centre de recherche sur les soins et les services de première ligne (aujourd'hui VITAM) et l'Institut de soins palliatifs et de fin de vie Michel-Sarrazin - Université Laval.

Au cours de l'entretien, Serge Dumont revient sur les débuts de sa carrière et explique son choix pour le travail social. Il évoque également les défis et les apprentissages qui ont marqué sa pratique en milieu hospitalier dans les années 1980, période d'effervescence où les liens entre santé et conditions sociales sont devenus de plus en plus évidents. Par la suite, il parle de son passage à l'enseignement universitaire. Il souligne l'importance de créer des liens avec les étudiants pour les aider à se développer, et évoque son rôle dans le développement de la formation interprofessionnelle en santé. Serge Dumont raconte également son engagement dans la recherche en soins palliatifs, domaine où il a grandement contribué à l'avancement des connaissances. Enfin, il partage sa vision pour l'avenir du travail social, insistant sur l'importance de la collaboration interprofessionnelle et de la recherche intégrée pour améliorer les soins et services offerts aux personnes.
Les impacts d'enjeux liés à la gestion des lits sur la pratique du travail social en milieu hospitalier : une réflexion critique
Authors: Rainville François
Published: October 2024

En raison d’un nombre restreint de lits disponibles et d’une marge de manoeuvre à peu près inexistante étant donné une occupation des lits presque constamment complète, les centres hospitaliers doivent faire face au défi que représente l’augmentation des besoins d’hospitalisation liée, entre autres, au vieillissement de la population, mais aussi à la pénurie de main-d’oeuvre qui cause des fermetures temporaires de lits. Pour y arriver, certaines organisations ont adopté une position qui consiste à « préparer le départ des patients dès leur admission ». C’est dans ce contexte que les travailleurs sociaux sont mobilisés de plus en plus tôt et souvent afin de tenter de réduire les durées de séjour. Dans les cas où les personnes ne peuvent retourner à domicile, c’est aux travailleurs sociaux qu’incombe la tâche de s’occuper de leur relocalisation. L’objectif du présent article est de proposer une réflexion critique quant à l’impact des enjeux liés à la place de plus en plus prépondérante que prend la gestion de l’occupation des lits sur le rôle des travailleurs sociaux en milieu hospitalier. Le double rôle parfois contradictoire qu’ils doivent y assumer sera notamment abordé : d’un côté, le rôle de soutien, de représentation et de défense de droits; de l’autre, celui de relocalisation des personnes vers un nouveau milieu de vie, même dans des contextes où ce n’est pas dans leur intérêt, voire dans un contexte où les personnes s’y opposent. L’exemple de l’évolution du rôle et de la pratique du travail social en soins palliatifs servira à illustrer le propos.
Réalité des proches d'une personne ayant une déficience intellectuelle en fin de vie : une étude de la portée
Authors: Couvrette Romane , Milot Élise , Dubé-Ponte Marie-Violaine
Published: October 2024

Être parent d’une personne ayant une déficience intellectuelle (DI) implique une responsabilité s’étendant sur plusieurs décennies; responsabilité qui se transfère parfois vers la fratrie en raison du vieillissement des parents. Peu d’études s’intéressent au point de vue des proches (parents, fratrie, autres membres de la famille) concernant la période couvrant la fin de vie de la personne présentant une DI. Afin de favoriser une meilleure compréhension de cette situation et de soutenir le développement des pratiques, cette étude de la portée visait la description des expériences et des besoins des proches d’une personne ayant une DI lors de sa fin de vie. Cinq bases de données pertinentes ont été interrogées (CINHAL, Medline, PyscInfo, Social Services Abstracts et Sociological Abstracts). Puis, 21 articles, publiés entre 1997 et 2021, correspondant aux critères d’inclusion, ont été sélectionnés. Le logiciel d’analyse de recherche qualitative NVivo a été utilisé pour effectuer une analyse thématique de ces études. L’accompagnement de la personne présentant une DI en fin de vie ainsi que le deuil subséquent étaient les deux thématiques principalement abordées par les proches consultés. Cette étude a mené au constat que ces derniers perçoivent leurs expériences de proche aidance et de deuil comme différentes de celles vécues par des proches d’une personne sans DI, suscitant ainsi des besoins particuliers de support formel et informel. Il apparaît ainsi crucial de développer des connaissances sur ces besoins afin d’optimiser les pratiques de soutien auprès des proches d’une personne ayant une DI en fin de vie ou décédée.
Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea under Croatian Law
Authors: Ćorić Dorotea , Tuhtan Grgić Iva
Published: October 2024

The quantity and volume of hazardous and noxious substances transported by ships as cargo have been increasing markedly. The trend is anticipated to persist and even accelerate in the Adriatic Sea due to the expansion of port infrastructure. Concomitantly with this expansion, the probability of incidents involving these substances, which have the potential to cause significant damage, is also on the rise. At present, the Republic of Croatia lacks the specific legal framework that would provide a comprehensive legal basis for liability, prompt, and adequate compensation for damage  to persons and property, liability for clean-up, and reinstatement measure costs, and economic losses resulting from the transportation of such substances by sea. The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of the provisions of Croatian law that regulate liability and compensation in the event of such an accident. The analysis demonstrates the deficiencies of fragmented approach. Moreover, the paper examines the stipulations of the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea of 2010, and the prospective advantages of its ratification. These include double-tier liability, a special regime of limitation of liability, compulsory insurance of liability and the right to direct action. In consideration of Croatia's maritime and tourist-oriented economy, the authors highlight the country's substantial interest in not only the ratification of the 2010 HNS Convention and paving the way to its entry into force, but also in amendments to the Croatian Maritime Code in that respect.
Service Quality and Passenger Satisfaction on the Coastal Routes of Southwest Crete
Authors: Sitzimis Ioannis
Published: October 2024

The aim of this paper is to validate the correctness of the defining variables (categories) used by Sitzimis (2024a) to measure the quality of services provided on the coastal lines of southwest Crete. In this context it tries to determine both how much they affect the overall passenger satisfaction and which one is the most important. This research is both novel and distinct and could hopefully be expanded to include comparable coastal routes around the world and other means of transport. It is also expected to  benefit shipowners, passengers, and policymakers by maintaining the level of services provided at a satisfactory level. Methodologically, we have used confirmatory factor analysis to determine the real factors affecting the quality of coastal services in southwest Crete. A non-parametric correlation test has been applied between the degree of satisfaction and the above factors. It has shown that there is a moderate positive correlation. We have tested through multiple regression both the extent to which these factors have an impact on passengers’ satisfaction and their relative significance. The resulting evaluation factors are "comfort, safety, land and on-board services", "pricing policy" and "route reliability". They have predicted 63.5% of passengers’ satisfaction variance and the first factor is the most significant. Their improvement is expected to stimulate the users’ satisfaction. Ιt appears that the five categories used by Sitzimis, and their hierarchical classification, have not been fully confirmed by the factor analysis.
Assessment on Maritime Students' Awareness, Perceptions and Needs in Career Planning in Tertiary Education
Authors: Özdemir Pınar
Published: October 2024

Although seafaring is seen as an attractive profession for prospective students in terms of having the opportunity to see different parts of the world while working and earning more money in less time compared to other professions, the harsh conditions of duties onboard sometimes overshadow this attractiveness, which may lead students to question their choices and seek different career alternatives. This study aims at assessing maritime students' knowledge, perceptions, and needs regarding career awareness and career planning at the tertiary level. The study also seeks to understand students' awareness of career-related activities and the role and responsibilities of the career centre. The research component of the study involves administering a questionnaire to 381 first-year students at a maritime-focused university. The questionnaire comprises twenty questions based on a five-point Likert scale and has been   electronically distributed. The data collected has been analysed using parametric methods based on four variables: career anchor, career awareness, career centre awareness, and career planning awareness. The study has revealed that most of the students are aware of their own characteristics and the sacrifices required by their future profession, but they had not yet decided which career path to follow after graduation. The study has also revealed that students are interested in developing their skills through extracurricular activities and consider entrepreneurship as a future career option. The results suggest that career offices in maritime universities should create more opportunities to provide students with adequate information about their future careers and to enable them to make correct and realistic decisions about their career paths. The next study on this topic can focus on how to raise awareness of the functions of career officers and how to develop maritime-oriented career planning courses so that the students can make more realistic and satisfying career choices.
The effect of the Fitostemin-WP® biostimulator on yield and quality characteristics of rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Spaseva Brankica , Mitrushev Ivo , Andreevska Danica , Andov Dobre
Published: October 2024

In order to avoid yield and quality reduction of rice, it is essential to provide nutrition rice plants require. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted at the research area of the Institute of Agriculture - Skopje, Department of Field Crops, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, in Kochani, a rice production region. The experiment was set up to determine the effects of the Fitostemin-WP® biostimulator on some yield and quality properties of an Italian rice variety Opale during the vegetative seasons in 2020 and 2021. Standard agrotechnical methods for crop production were applied. Fitostemin-WP® is an herbal product in the form of powder and it consists of herbal extracts and minerals. It is used for increasing crop yield. The field experiment was arranged in a Zade method with a Fitostemin-WP® treatment and a control one in 3 replications. Only basic fertilizers (350kg/ha NPK and 200kg/ha Urea (46% N)) were applied on the control plot, while the treatment plot, besides basic fertilization, was also treated with Fitostemin-WP® with 100 g/ha dosage once during the vegetation period (tillering stage). The following parameters were examined in this study, namely the biological, grain and straw yield, the number of productive tillers/m2, panicle weight, and milling fractions. Results were analyzed with the ANOVA and LSD test. According to the results from this study, statistically significant differences were not found in these two years of field experiments for the examined parameters. However, the values for the brokens have shown some significant differences between the years, but not between the treatment and the control. This can result from the environmental impact during the vegetative period. More frequent usage of Fitostemin-WP® during the vegetation period of the rice plant may show more significant results.
Websites as determinants of adolescents’ attitudes towards organic food
Authors: Ćosić Milivoje , Ivanović Miroljub
Published: October 2024

The aim of this research is to identify the latent structure of the website quality construct in adolescents and its statistically significant predictive contribution to the variance in adolescent attitudes towards organic food. The research included a pertinent sample of high school students of both genders (N = 178). The average age of high school seniors was 18.04 ± 1.08 years. The Quality of Website and Attitudes towards Organic Food Scale (Kocić et al., 2022) was used in this research. Exploratory factor analysis – Principal Component Analysis (PCA), applied on the 12 manifest variables, was used to extract four hypothetical basic factors interpreted as: General external contributions (F1), Irrigation (F2), Finance (F3), and Material and human resources (F4). The research also discusses theoretical and practical implications of the empirical findings obtained for the operationalization of the isolated three-component model in the adolescent population. The results of the multiple regression analysis showed that attitudes towards organic food were explained by the selected predictors with statistical significance (p ≤ 0.05) and more than half of the variance. It has also been determined that high school graduates who use the construct of a better designed, higher quality, and more informative website manifest more pronounced cognitive and affective attitudes towards organic food. This study provides more detailed explanations of these findings and implications for future research.
DGRPool, a web tool leveraging harmonized Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel phenotyping data for the study of complex traits
Authors: Gardeux Vincent , Bevers Roel PJ , David Fabrice PA , Rosschaert Emily , Rochepeau Romain , Deplancke Bart
Published: October 2024

Genome-wide association studies have advanced our understanding of complex traits, but studying how a GWAS variant can affect a specific trait in the human population remains challenging due to environmental variability. Drosophila melanogaster is in this regard an excellent model organism for studying the relationship between genetic and phenotypic variation due to its simple handling, standardized growth conditions, low cost, and short lifespan. The Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel (DGRP) in particular has been a valuable tool for studying complex traits, but proper harmonization and indexing of DGRP phenotyping data is necessary to fully capitalize on this resource. To address this, we created a web tool called DGRPool (dgrpool.epfl.ch), which aggregates phenotyping data of 1034 phenotypes across 135 DGRP studies in a common environment. DGRPool enables users to download data and run various tools such as genome-wide (GWAS) and phenome-wide (PheWAS) association studies. As a proof-of-concept, DGRPool was used to study the longevity phenotype and uncovered both established and unexpected correlations with other phenotypes such as locomotor activity, starvation resistance, desiccation survival, and oxidative stress resistance. DGRPool has the potential to facilitate new genetic and molecular insights of complex traits in Drosophila and serve as a valuable, interactive tool for the scientific community.
Isobaric crosslinking mass spectrometry technology for studying conformational and structural changes in proteins and complexes
Authors: Luo Jie , Ranish Jeff
Published: October 2024

Dynamic conformational and structural changes in proteins and protein complexes play a central and ubiquitous role in the regulation of protein function, yet it is very challenging to study these changes, especially for large protein complexes, under physiological conditions. Here we introduce a novel isobaric crosslinker, Qlinker, for studying conformational and structural changes in proteins and protein complexes using quantitative crosslinking mass spectrometry (qCLMS). Qlinkers are small and simple, amine-reactive molecules with an optimal extended distance of ∼10 Å which use MS2 reporter ions for relative quantification of Qlinker-modified peptides derived from different samples. We synthesized the 2-plex Q2linker and showed that the Q2linker can provide quantitative crosslinking data that pinpoints key conformational and structural changes in biosensors, binary and ternary complexes composed of the general transcription factors TBP, TFIIA, and TFIIB, and RNA polymerase II (pol II) complexes.
Paisajes Cortafuegos. Aproximación a la definición de componentes para el diseño e integración de parques cortafuegos de interfaz en el Gran Valparaíso, Chile
Authors:   , Sánchez Toro José Antonio
Published: October 2024

La tesis aborda, desde la arquitectura del paisaje, el entendimiento y la implementación de parques cortafuegos como solución integral para mitigar incendios en áreas de interfaz urbano-forestal, a partir de una propuesta proyectual inicial para las zonas de interfaz del Gran Valparaíso, Chile. La investigación busca mostrar cómo estos espacios de interfaz pueden ser utilizados no solo para reducir y gestionar los riesgos de incendios, sino también como espacios de uso recreativo permanente, basándose en la idea de infraestructura de paisaje, actuando como dispositivos para la regeneración ecológica y la restauración de hábitats de- gradados. A partir del análisis de casos internacionales ubicados en Australia, España y Estados Unidos, se establecen lineamientos de diseño y normativas que permiten el entendimiento de sus componentes bajo la idea de sistema, visibilizando posibilidades de materialización en el contexto chilenoPalabras claves:Arquitectura del paisaje - Parques cortafuegos - Mitigación de incendios - Interfaz urbano-forestal - Gran Valparaíso - Infraestructura de paisaje
Entre la reprogramación urbana y la reprogramación edilicia: el Cap Ducal y la tensión industria-balneario de Viña del Mar de 1884 a 1985
Authors:   , Abarca Capdevila Franco Dylan
Published: October 2024

La tesis pone en relación la reprogramación urbana de Viña del Mar con la reprogramación edilicia del Cap Ducal para evidenciar el condicionamiento que la evolución de la tensión industria-balneario de la ciudad tuvo en las transformaciones del edificio. Para esto, se hará un levantamiento urbano y edilicio de cuatro periodos que se resumirán en los años en que la reprogramación del Cap Ducal implicó un cambio formal del edificio: 1884: Piscina de Baños de Miramar; 1912: Chalet Mackenna; 1936: Cap Ducal y 1985: Hotel-Restaurant Cap Ducal. De este análisis se hará un diagnóstico del Hotel-Restaurant Cap Ducal de 1985 en relación con la pérdida de su condición balnearia. Para obtener directrices que permitan reactivar su condición balnearia, se analizarán formal y programáticamente las piscinas de mar que tuvo Viña del Mar: la Piscina de Baños de Miramar (1884), la Piscina de Recreo (1930) y la Piscina Municipal de 8 Norte (1929). "
A un metro del campo: la llegada de la línea 9 y su inserción en el enclave urbano-rural de La Pintana
Authors:   , VENEGAS GODOY ANTONIA ISABEL
Published: October 2024

La inserción de la Línea 9 en el enclave urbano-rural de La Pintana supone una amenaza a los vestigios de suelo productivo no urbanizado que dotan a la comuna de un paisaje agrícola escaso y único en la ciudad. La expansión urbana de Santiago ha desplazado progresivamente el suelo rural y sus actividades agrícolas-productivas junto a los servicios ecosistémicos que los caracterizan. Así, la llegada del metro podría conllevar a una densificación y presión por urbanizar dichos paños y perpetuar el indiscriminado consumo de suelo agrícola-productivo en la capital. Sin embargo, también ofrece una oportunidad para un desarrollo urbano sostenible y responsable, protegiendo el paisaje agrícola existente y mejorando la transición entre lo rural y lo urbano en La Pintana. La investigación busca establecer lineamientos de desarrollo urbano que permitan la coexistencia de lo rural y lo agrícola la comuna con la llegada del metro. Esto no sólo mejoraría el transporte y la calidad de vida de los vecinos, sino que también promovería un crecimiento orientado al transporte público, conservando los últimos suelos agrícolas de Santiago en un contexto de crisis climática y habitacional. Se propone trabajar en la inserción de la Línea 9 en La Pintana, especialmente en las estaciones Observatorio, Lo Martínez, Plaza de La Pintana, La Primavera y Eyzaguirre. La propuesta incluye la aplicación de corredores urbanos de densificación en los bordes de los polígonos agrícolas, promoviendo su protección e integración con el sector urbano-residencial. El enfoque se centrará en el tramo entre las estaciones Observatorio y Lo Martínez, bordeando el polígono rural correspondiente al Campus Antumapu de la Universidad de Chile, creando un modelo de crecimiento asimétrico orientado a la intermodalidad desde la protección del paisaje agrícola persistente.
La escala oculta del paisaje: puesta en valor de las criptógamas en Vodudahue
Authors:   , López Larrain Luz María
Published: October 2024

A pesar de que las criptógamas son especies de gran valor cultural y ecológico, pasan desapercibidas quedando expuestas a distintas amenazas. Vodudahue, ubicado en la región de Los Lagos de Chile, es un lugar de gran biodiversidad, pero ésta se encuentra amenazada por la ganadería, contaminación y la futura construcción de la Ruta 7. Considerando que el paisaje refleja el pensamiento de cada época, en este caso uno más ecológico, se deduce que las especies criptógamas no son consideradas lo suficientemente valiosas para formar parte del diseño de paisaje. Se establece que, para ponerlas en valor se debe enmarcar y construir su paisaje.