bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detection of AmpC and ESBL-producing Enterobacterales isolated from urinary tract infections in Tunisia
Authors: Ben Hassena Amal , Guermazi-Toumi Sonda , Gdoura-Ben Amor Maroua , Saidani Mabrouka , Tlili Sonia , Khannous Lamia , Gdoura Radhouane , Siala-Trigui Mariam
Published: March 2022

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most frequent human infections in community and hospitals. This study aimed to determine the distribution of bacterial uropathogens among urinary tract infections diagnosed within the regional hospital Houcine Bouzaiene (Gafsa, South West Tunisia) during a survey of 54 days from the 8th of November to the 31st of December 2017.Enterobacteralesstrains were tested for antimicrobial resistance by disk diffusion method and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) production was tested by double-disc synergy test. Strains were further subjected to a molecular assessment of ESBL and AmpC β-lactamase production by PCR.

Overall, 173 bacterial isolates were studied, out of which 91.3% wereEnterobacterales.Escherichia coliwas the dominant pathogen, followed byKlebsiella pneumoniae. High to moderate resistance rates were observed, ranging from 66% to 90.7% for penicillins, from 6.7% to 18.6% for cephalosporins and from 16.2% to 25.4% for fluoroquinolones.Enterobacteraleswith decreased susceptibility to third-generation cephalosporins (3rd GC) carried several resistance genes:blaCTX-M group 1 and group 9, and ACC and FOX AmpC β-lactamase genes. Overall, ESBLs and AmpC β-lactamases were detected in 57% and 14% of the 3rd GC-resistant isolates, respectively.

This study proved the high potential ofK. pneumaniaespecies to develop resistance against commonly used antibiotics. Thus, rigorous monitoring of the antibiotic resistance of clinical pathogens have to be implemented in Tunisia. Our results are very relevant to evaluate efficiency of the Tunisian therapeutic strategies against UTIs and adapt them to the emerging problem of antimicrobial resistance.
Analytical model and Monte Carlo simulations of polymer degradation with improved chain cut statistics
Authors: Hoffmann Falk , Machatschek Rainhard , Lendlein Andreas
Published: March 2022

The degradation of polymers is described by mathematical models based on bond cleavage statistics including the decreasing probability of chain cuts with decreasing average chain length. We derive equations for the degradation of chains under a random chain cut and a chain end cut mechanism, which are compared to existing models. The results are used to predict the influence of internal molecular parameters. It is shown that both chain cut mechanisms lead to a similar shape of the mass or molecular mass loss curve. A characteristic time is derived, which can be used to extract the maximum length of soluble fragments l of the polymer. We show that the complete description is needed to extract the degradation rate constant k from the molecular mass loss curve and that l can be used to design polymers that lose less mechanical stability before entering the mass loss phase.

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Taxifolin ameliorates sepsis-induced lung capillary leak through inhibiting the JAK/STAT3 pathway
Authors: Shen Mengwen , Lin Baibai , Qian Fenghua , Zhao Lei , Xi Yao , Qian Yiming
Published: March 2022

Background: As a systemic inflammatory reaction, sepsis is associated with various organ dysfunctions. The capillary leakage and the imbalance between T helper 17 and regulatory T (Th17/Treg) cells are associated with sepsis-induced lung injury. Taxifolin (TXL) has been found to play a vital role in regulating this diverse disease. However, the detailed functioning and mechanism of TXL in regulating sepsis-induced lung capillary leak remain elusive.
Methods: Balb/c mice were used to establish sepsis-induced lung injury model through administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The structure of lung tissues was observed by using hematoxylin & eosin staining. Protein level and total cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were measured by bicinchoninic acid (BCA) protein assay kit and hematimetry assay, respectively. Quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were employed to detect the level of inflammatory cytokines. The content of Th17 and Treg cells were measured by flow cytometry analysis. Western blot assay was used to determine the protein level of retinoid-related orphan receptor-γt (RORγt), Forkhead box P3 (Foxp3), Janus kinase 2 (JAK2), phospho(p)-JAK2, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), and phospho(p)-STAT3.
Results: Taxifolin effectively prolonged the survival period of sepsis mice and alleviated LPS-induced lung injury in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, TXL reduced LPS-induced increase in protein levels and T cell content in BALF, and effectively restored the wet:dry ratio of lung tissue and tissue permeability. Treating with TXL notably inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines induced by sepsis and influenced the balance between Th17 and Treg cells. Furthermore, TXL treatment suppressed the activation of JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway in a dose-dependent manner.
Conclusion: Our findings revealed that TXL alleviated sepsis-induced capillary leak in the lungs of mice by regulating JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway.
Momordica charantia L. improves airway hyperresponsiveness and suppresses inflammation in a murine model of allergic asthma
Authors: Lopes Frota Clara do Prado , Castro Ribeiro Alessa , Alvarenga Calil Filho Marco Túlio , De Freitas Morel Lucas Junqueira , Zambelli Ramalho Leandra Naira , Amaral Jéssica Cristina , Taleb Contini Silvia Helena , Braulio da Fonseca Vanessa Maciel , Carvalho Borges Marcos de , Soares Pereira Ana Maria , Carmona Fabio
Published: March 2022

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a hydroethanolic extract of Momordica charantia L. (“bitter melon”, Cucurbitaceae) leaves (MCHA) on ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma model. Balb/c mice were sensitized twice and challenged for 4 alternate days with OVA and then treated with MCHA (500 mg/kg) for 7 consecutive days.
Methods: Control groups received treatment with normal saline or dexamethasone (2 mg/kg) on the same day. We assessed in vivo bronchial hyperresponsiveness and ex-vivo inflammation and mucus production in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), lung homogenates, and lung tissue.
Results: MCHA significantly improved airway hyperresponsiveness near baseline levels. MCHA administration significantly improved airway and lung inflammation, demonstrated by decreased total and inflammatory cells in BAL, lower levels of IL-5 and IL-13 in lung homogenate, and fewer inflammatory cells in lung tissue. Additionally, MCHA significantly diminished goblet cells in lung tissue.
Conclusions: Administration of a hydroethanolic extract of M. charantia leaves was effective in treating OVA-induced asthma in an animal model.
Information-activity approach in the process of formation of motivation for studying non-core disciplines among university students
Authors: Biryukova Natalia
Published: March 2022

The article deals with an information and activity approach to the process of teaching university students, which is considered as one of the ways to organize joint educational activities of a teacher and a student based on the widespread use of educational information and communication technologies (ICT) in order to form subject motivation. The role and place of information and communication technologies in the process of forming cognitive and professional motives of students in the process of contextual teaching in non-core disciplines is revealed, using the example of teaching mathematics in an agricultural university. The direction and influence of some forms of information and communication technologies on increasing the cognitive interest of students, cognitive activity and cognitive independence in the learning process are substantiated. The article is part of a study on the formation of motivation for studying non-core disciplines among university students by means of contextual learning. The paper presents the experience of using such forms of ICT as a web quest, video material, interactive training systems, video conferencing. These forms of ICT are aimed at updating the reflection of the existing motives and meanings of studying a non-core discipline, identifying a personal interpretation of the importance of the subject in practical and professional activities; development of cognitive and professional motives for learning; activation of independent creative activity of students aimed at studying a non-core subject. The analysis of the research results showed that the use of contextual teaching methods in the educational process, along with the use of various forms of ICT, motivates students to study the educational material in more depth, increases cognitive interest, contributes to the identification, formation and development of subject motivation. The author's conclusion: the information and activity approach to the learning process, which is based on information and communication technologies of teaching, is an important direction of strengthening non-core general education courses, which is determined by its positive role in the formation of subject motivation
Singular Therapeutic Project in the management of complex cases: experience report in PEW-Health Interprofessionality
Authors: Ferreira Maynara Guaripuna , Ferreira Kathleen Hanna Gonçalves , Souza Cibelle Regina Piani de , Ortiz Priscila Cherley de Araújo , Almeida Rodrigo Guimarães dos Santos , Silva Adélia Delfina da Motta
Published: March 2022

Abstract: Introduction: The Program Education through Work for Health (PEW-Health) was created in 2008 as a partnership between the Ministries of Health and Education, promoting the teaching-service-management-community integration, providing opportunities for professionals, students, teachers, and service users, in line with the needs of SUS, and having the topic of interprofessionality for its ninth edition (2019-2021). This report aims to share interprofessional learning based on the experience of a singular therapeutic project (STP) for a complex case within the PEW-Health activities of a university in the Midwest region, carried out in a Family Health Unit (FHU) in the municipality of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS). Experience report: Students from a tutorial group of PEW-Health Interprofessionality participated in this experience, as well as preceptors, professionals from the Extended Nucleus of Family Health and Primary Care (ENFH-PC), and a tutor, who was a teacher in a Medical School. The STP was developed with an elderly patient with polypharmacy and the following chronic conditions: diabetes mellitus (DM), depression (DEP) and systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), monitored during the period from August 2019 to February 2020, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, in a FHU in Campo Grande-MS, selected by the team due to the complexity of the case. Discussion: Through the STP, the group had the opportunity to evaluate, assist and perform practices to strengthen the patient’s “happiness project”. The STP allows team-patient intersubjectivity, focusing not only on the diseases, but on who they are. The carried-out home visits provided moments of listening for the performance of care in accordance with the needs, perceived and not perceived by the user. In the practice of STP, comprehensive care is provided, focused on the individual, showing the potential in continuing education and interprofessional teamwork, sharing knowledge, improving the sustainability of care and, consequently, qualifying health care, corroborating the results obtained in this study. Conclusion: Participation in the program allowed experiences that were previously absent during undergraduate school, such as contact with different health courses, practice in real SUS scenarios and application of concepts seen only in theory, such as humanized care and a comprehensive view, as well as communication with the team and the patient.
Comunicação de notícias difíceis na formação do estudante de Medicina: uma experiência utilizando o psicodrama
Authors: Carvalho Maria Dulce Santiago de
Published: March 2022

Resumo: Introdução: Caracterizada como uma das tarefas mais difíceis enfrentadas pelos profissionais de saúde, a comunicação de notícias difíceis se revela como um assunto indispensável na formação do médico, tanto no que se refere às habilidades técnicas como essencialmente às competências humanas. Nesse contexto desafiador, surge a questão: “Em que medida os estudantes de Medicina estão preparados para lidar com essa temática?”. Relato de experiência: Tomando o protocolo SPIKES como manejo técnico associado à metodologia psicodramática, o estudo apresenta uma situação hipotético-prática na formação médica em uma instituição do interior de Minas Gerais, objetivando relatar e analisar a experiência da utilização da metodologia psicodramática na educação médica. Discussão: O deslocar-se de seu papel para experimentar o outro lado - o papel de paciente - fez com que os estudantes vivenciassem maior sensibilidade na relação profissional, ao mesmo tempo que facilitou a assimilação de estratégias adequadas no manejo da comunicação de uma notícia difícil. Conclusão: Os estudantes foram conduzidos a uma maior reflexão do papel do Médico, incorporando técnicas para além das habilidades biomédicas e se encontrando mais bem preparados para lidar com questões desafiadoras em sua prática profissional.
Sensibilidade analítica em educação: sobre as potências das (auto)biografias na pesquisa-formação com professoras/es iniciantes
Authors: Pessoa Amanda Raquel Rodrigues , Cavalcante Maria Mikaele da Silva , Oliveira Wenderson Silva , Farias Isabel Maria Sabino de
Published: March 2022

RESUMO Este ensaio discute a perspectiva (auto)biográfica como sensibilidade analítica em pesquisas com formação docente e desenvolvimento profissional, direcionando-se, especialmente, à pesquisa com professoras/es iniciantes na carreira. O debate que levantamos, fruto das discussões em nosso grupo de pesquisa, centra-se na dimensão sensível a fim de trazer contribuições para se refletir a respeito das experiências-vividas e de suas escritas, atravessadas pelos cotidianos escolares. Nessa direção, nossa defesa parte de reconhecer narrativas (auto)biográficas e suas “escrevivências” como ferramentas potentes para a compreensão dos primeiros anos da docência e de processos de indução.
Dynamic behaviour of pipe protected by rubber–soil mixtures
Authors: Zhou E. , Cui L. , Zuo X. , Wang L.
Published: March 2022

As reuse materials, waste tyres mixed with soils are valuable materials to be used for many purposes in geotechnical projects that may be subjected to dynamic loads. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of using waste tyres in buried pipe protection. To achieve this purpose, a series of laboratory model tests were carried out to investigate the dynamic responses of pipe buried in pure soil and rubber soil mixtures with volume content of 10%, 20% and 30% rubber particles. Test results such as earth pressure and strain of buried pipe are discussed in this study. The results indicate that inclusion of 20–30% rubber particles in the mixtures leads to a change in earth pressure increment distribution, and these mixtures lead to obvious reductions in earth pressure increments. For the mixtures with 20–30% rubber particles, the pipe had lower strain under the dynamic loading. Compared with pure soil, the mixtures with 20–30% rubber particles exhibited better performance with regard to the responses of the pipe–soil system. Hence, the research undertaken in this paper provides a viable approach to protect buried pipes subjected to dynamic loading.
Orthosurgical Management of Parry Romberg Syndrome: Long-Term Follow-Up of a Clinical Case
Authors: AH Rabe , F Choumi , C Garcia , YEL Honsali , F Zaoui , N Bouyahyaoui , L Bahije
Published: March 2022

Background: Progressive hemifacial atrophy is a rare disorder with skeletal and soft tissue changes in the affected half of the face.
A Koszider Period Sword from Tornyospálca-Sírkútgaz (Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, Hungary)
Authors: Tarbay János Gábor
Published: March 2022

The study discusses a metal-hilted sword from Tornyospálca-Sírkútgaz (Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, Hungary). This find is an “old debt” of local Bronze Age research since it was left unpublished in the prehistoric collection of the Hungarian National Museum for more than half a century following its accidental discovery in 1956. The Tornyospálca-Sírkútgaz sword is a unique weapon compared to other Middle Bronze Age (Koszider Period, Br B1) Carpathian weapons. The Valsømagle swords have a few related finds from this area and from the wider territory of Europe. This study introduces the weapon to the scientific public with a brief discussion of related finds and their relative chronological position. The production technology, use-wear traces, and the deposition condition of the Tornyospálca-Sírkútgaz sword have been studied by metalwork production and use-wear analysis, and the results are also compared to the swords and the dagger of the eponymous Zajta hoard (Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, Hungary).
An exceptional Sarmatian cast medallion with star and crescent
Authors: Juhász Lajos
Published: March 2022

An exceptional find of a so-called Sarmatian coin imitation in the form of a lead amulet came to light at Martfű. The obverse is decorated with a bust facing left, the reverse with the usual crescent and star motif. The piece is cast with a loop and an elaborate frame decoration with segmented rims resembling Roman disc fibulae that were popular with the Sarmatians. These types of coins have so far been known only as pierced or looped copper alloy coins primarily from in the Middle Tisza region, although finds outside the Carpathian Basin have also been recently discovered. This new elaborate piece sheds new light on the role and significance of the Sarmatian coin imitations in their society.
Status or Role?
Authors: Szabó Melinda
Published: March 2022

The social structure of the Roman Empire had its own strict rules and legal restrictions, which defined one’s possibilities in society. Despite these rules, on some occasions, people had the opportunity to obtain a higher role than their social status, or on the contrary, they never reached the role they were legally allowed. The fluctuation between social groups could be vertical, but in the case of military personnel, it was rather horizontal. In all instances, money was an important component during changes in status, but personal influence was also non-negligible. In this paper, a few examples are presented of this phenomenon from the provincial context of the civil town of Brigetio. Higher social groups are represented by the two equestrians and decurions, while an Augustalis and a slave are introduced from the lower social strata.
Roman engraved gems from Southeast Asia
Authors: Hoppál Krisztina
Published: March 2022

In recent years our understanding of ancient maritime networks has evolved significantly. Extensive international joint excavations and a heightened interest in collecting ancient objects among local people have altogether yielded a significant number of Roman artefacts both from Mainland and Island Southeast Asia. Regarding the types of these Roman objects, a quantity of engraved gems bearing western characteristics emerges from the collected materials thereby suggesting recognition and possibly even some degree of appreciation by the local cultures. This paper examines the categories and distribution of Roman engraved gems discovered in Southeast Asia, and aims to show possible imprints on forming evaluation/acceptance of these non-local goods by the receiving cultures.
Kriterien für die Strukturanalyse von Steuerungscode
Authors: Puntel Schmidt Philipp , Fischer Juliane , Neumann Eva-Maria , Vogel-Heuser Birgit , Witte Martin , Bengel Matthias , Felger Markus
Published: March 2022

Das Handhaben von Steuerungscode stellt einen erheblichen Kostenfaktor in Engineering-Projekten dar. Steuerungscodeprojekte sind häufig sehr komplexe und große Projekte, die teils aus hunderttausenden  Verknüpfungen und Querverweisen bestehen. Der Entwurf von SPS-Software sollte daher zum Ziel haben, Aktivitäten wie Inbetriebnahme oder Wartung/Erweiterbarkeitzu unterstützen. Die Art und Weise, wie SPS-Code implementiert wird, steht diesen Zielen jedoch häufig entgegen. In diesem Beitrag wird beschrieben, wie sich bekannte Methoden anwenden lassen, um insb. die Struktur von SPS-Code analysieren zu können.
CO2-Neutralität und Energieeffizienz
Authors: Buss Felix , Kalliski Marc , Kochenburger Thomas , Förtsch Dieter , Krämer Stefan
Published: March 2022

Um Klimaneutralität zu erreichen sind Maßnahmen mit verschiedenen Ansatzpunkten notwendig. Prozesse müssen neu entwickelt und elektrifiziert werden. Besonders in der Übergangsphase müssen die Verbräuche und Emissionen korrekt erfasst werden, damit die neuen Prozesse in Zukunft mit maximaler Effizienz vollautomatisch gefahren werden können. Die Automatisierung und die Digitalisierung, hierbei die Messung von Betriebszuständen und die Kombination verschiedener Datenquellen,spielen eine Hauptrolle in dieser Umsetzung. In diesem Beitrag wird ein Weg geschildert, die Energieeffizienz zu verbessern, die CO2e-Emissionen zu analysieren und mit den richtig priorisierten Maßnahmen die Reduktion der Emission von Treibhausgasen zu erreichen. Die Möglichkeiten und Anforderungen an die  Automatisierungstechnik werden in diesem Kontext beleuchtet, damit die Automatisierung weiter als Enabler für die notwendige Verbesserung dienen kann.
A criatividade docente e a reelaboração do legado clássico
Authors: Souza Neto José Maria Gomes de
Published: March 2022

Resenha de: JIMÉNEZ JUSTICIA, L.; QUIROGA PUERTAS, A. J. (ed.). Ianus: innovación docente y reelaboraciones del legado clásico. Coimbra: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, 2018. p. 157.
A viagem de Eneias rumo ao Ocidente mediterrânico: uma genealogia do mito do herói prófugo
Authors: Mota Thiago Eustáquio Araujo
Published: March 2022

As condições de prófugo e de sobrevivente do caos estão diretamente atreladas a Eneias, o herói troiano, filho de Vênus, que recebe papel de destaque nas narrativas fundacionais romanas. O presente artigo tem por objetivo rastrear as evidências pertinentes à construção do Eneias prófugo nas fontes escritas pré-virgilianas, o que permite ampliar a compreensão sobre as apropriações poéticas do mito na própria Eneida.
Capital social na agricultura familiar: análise das relações entre os produtores rurais
Authors: Breda Adriana Soares , Colares-Santos Lechan , Pereira Jaiane Aparecida
Published: March 2022

Objetiva-se com a presente pesquisa compreender a influência do capital social nas relações entre os produtores do bairro rural Sete Copas em Indiana (SP). Para o alcance de tal objetivo, o referencial teórico discutiu sobre capital social. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa descritiva por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com dez produtores enquadrados na agricultura familiar, que residem no bairro rural Sete Copas. Como resultados, identificou-se que o capital social permeia as relações econômicas e sociais dos produtores entrevistados. Neste contexto, há percepção de confiança e de reciprocidade que facilitam os relacionamentos e as transações entre eles. Observou-se também que o fato de compartilhar equipamentos e força de trabalho faz com que os produtores reduzam seus custos e maximizem seus resultados, já que seria necessário um alto investimento na compra de todos os equipamentos individualmente. Dessa forma, conclui-se que o capital social desempenha um papel de multiplicador de recursos que colabora para o desenvolvimento local, reduzindo custos, maximizando o tempo e fomentando a troca de conhecimentos e informações.
Madeira preservada com CCA: proficuidade, potencial deletério, toxicidade dos resíduos e tecnologias de recuperação
Authors: Santos Caroline Emiliano , Candaten Luana , Silva Paulo Roberto Bairros da , Trevisan Rômulo
Published: March 2022

A madeira é um material sustentável que pode ser empregado para diversos fins. A sua durabilidade é prolongada com o uso do conservantes químicos, destacando-se mundialmente para este fim o Arseniato de Cobre Cromatado (CCA). No entanto, o descarte da madeira, após o tratamento e a vida útil, costuma acarretar efeitos ambientais adversos. A recuperação e o destino final da madeira preservada com CCA podem ser realizados de formas distintas, minimizando o impacto ao meio ambiente. Nessa perspectiva, esta pesquisa foi desenvolvida de modo sistemático, abordando sobre a proficuidade do tratamento de madeira com CCA, enunciando seu potencial efeito tóxico, revisando os métodos de recuperação do CCA da madeira, discorrendo sobre o descarte final dos resíduos sólidos contaminados e apresentando seus potenciais substitutos. A produção de artigos sobre o tema é expressiva e crescente, principalmente nos Estados Unidos, embora exista uma pressão mundial política e ambiental, desestimulando o uso do CCA no tratamento preservativo da madeira. Além disso, este estudo possibilitou a identificação dos principais periódicos onde o tema é discutido, o impacto das produções, bem como a categorização dos principais assuntos abordados, destacando-se o ‘Potencial Ambiental adverso da Madeira Tratada com CCA’. As informações que foram coletadas estão de acordo com dados disponíveis no Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), considerando os últimos 10 anos de produção científica sobre o tema Madeira Tratada com CCA, e refletem o estado atual deste campo de estudos.
Risk factors of prostate cancer: a case- control study in Northeast Brazil
Authors: Brito Eduardo Benedito Nascimento de , Weller Mathias
Published: March 2022

Este estudo caso-controle teve como objetivo identificar os fatores que modificam o risco de câncer de próstata em pacientes de um hospital público da Paraíba. Dados de 91 pacientes e 91 controles saudáveis pareados por idade (± 5 anos) foram obtidos de prontuários médicos e entrevistas pessoais. A razão de chance e os intervalos de confiança foram determinados por meio de análise de regressão. Pacientes e controles tinham em média 69,56 (DP = 8,31) e 68,32 (DP = 7,68) anos (p = 0,297). Afrodescendentes e homens que já fumaram, tiveram um risco 4,150 e 3,939 vezes maior (p
Conhecimento, renda e práticas de prevenção acerca do HIV/AIDS entre estudantes universitários
Authors: Santos Vanessa Prado dos , Coelho Maria Thereza Ávila Dantas , Rodrigues Júnior Nivaldo Moreira
Published: March 2022

Este estudo objetivou verificar se os estudantes universitários têm conhecimento sobre as formas de transmissão do HIV/AIDS e a adoção de práticas de prevenção e se há associação com a renda. A pesquisa contou com 682 estudantes, que responderam a um questionário. Foram analisadas dez questões a respeito das formas de transmissão, o número de acertos e a possível associação com a renda familiar. Na amostra, predominaram as mulheres e a renda inferior a cinco salários mínimos. Seiscentos e oito estudantes (89%) acertaram oito ou mais perguntas acerca das formas de transmissão do vírus. Aqueles com renda familiar menor que cinco salários mínimos apresentaram uma porcentagem maior de acertos em todas as questões sobre a transmissão. Concluiu-se que a maioria tem bom conhecimento em relação à transmissão, porém não utiliza preservativo em todas as relações sexuais, e há maior conhecimento entre estudantes de menor renda.
Influência de indicadores sociais na incidência e mortalidade da COVID-19 no Brasil em Junho de 2020
Authors: Santos Anderson Antônio Lima dos , Silva João Pedro da , Silva Thais Cristina Loyola da , Souza Talita Araújo de , Miranda Francisco Arnoldo Nunes de , Torres Gilson de Vasconcelos
Published: March 2022

O estudo tem por objetivo analisar a influência de indicadores sociais das regiões e verificar sua correlação com a incidência e mortalidade causada pela COVID-19 no Brasil no período de junho de 2020. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, ecológico e analítico na qual foram incluídas nas análises todas Unidades Federativas brasileiras de 10/06/2020 à 13/06/2020. Considerou-se como variáveis relacionadas à COVID-19: taxa de incidência e mortalidade acumulada por 100 mil habitantes e taxa de letalidade acumulada. Como variáveis independentes, determinou-se: índice de desenvolvimento humano, percentual de pobreza e renda per capita. Verificou-se que regiões mais pobres (Norte e Nordeste) possuem maior incidência, mortalidade e letalidade por COVID-19 se comparado com as regiões mais ricas do (Sudeste, Sul e Centro-oeste). Esses resultados demonstram que os indicadores sociais possuem influência nas taxas de incidência e óbitos por 100 mil habitantes devido a COVID-19, além de apresentar correlações significativas entre si. Os achados do estudo podem ser usados para embasar e dar direcionamento a ações de combate ao COVID-19 no país, levando à criação de políticas públicas bem estruturadas e garantindo eficácia para o enfrentamento da doença em áreas com vulnerabilidade.
Efeito da facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva em meio terrestre e aquático na flexibilidade de adultos
Authors: Ribeiro Hálisson  Alves , Dutra Jezrael Rossetti , Silva Flávia Cláudia , Valle Ian Mazzetti Rodrigues , Araujo Flavio de Souza , Medeiros Fabíola Bertú , Carvalho Rodrigo Gustavo da Silva
Published: March 2022

O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar o efeito da facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva (FNP), realizada em meio terrestre e aquático, na flexibilidade de posteriores da coxa e extensores do quadril em adultos saudáveis. Trata-se de um ensaio clínico aleatorizado. A amostra foi composta por 16 adultos (18 a 35 anos) de ambos os sexos, randomizados em dois grupos: experimental (GE, n=08), submetido ao alongamento por FNP no meio aquático; e controle (GC, n=08), que recebeu a FNP no meio terrestre. A intervenção foi realizada durante seis semanas, com duas sessões semanais. Pré e pós-intervenção a flexibilidade do quadril foi avaliada pela amplitude de movimento (ADM) utilizando um goniômetro posicionado sobre essa articulação. E para determinar a flexibilidade dos músculos posteriores da coxa foi utilizado o teste sentar e alcançar. Ambas as intervenções, propiciaram um aumento significativo na flexibilidade do GE e GC (p0,05).
Individuals progressive tension protocol in the application of elastic bandage in nonspecific chronic low back pain: a case study
Authors: De Oliveira Giani Alves , Del Antonio Ana Carolina Ferreira Tsunoda , Stocco Marieli Ramos , Del Antonio Tiago Tsunoda , Andraus Rodrigo Carvalho
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Low back pain is a disorder of musculoskeletal origin of multifactorial character, which can become chronic when it persists for more than 3 months. It is expected that 80% of the world's population will present with low back pain at some stage of life, characterizing it as a serious public health condition that requires specific interventions for treatment. Given the context, elastic banding arises, a resource that can be useful to these patients, however, its effectiveness requires that the bandage be of quality that the therapist has experience and that its application is standardized, the latter being scarce in the current literature. Thus, the present study sought to observe what would be the application of a progressive tension protocol with elastic bandage in an individual with nonspecific chronic low back pain. Methods: A 47-year-old female, caregiver of the elderly and diagnosed with nonspecific chronic low back pain participated in the study. The treatment protocol lasted 10 weeks, where the elastic bandage was applied to the participant and in the first and last session, in addition to the report of the level of pain obtained through the Numerical Pain Scale (END), the following questionnaires were used to evaluate: Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Survey of Pain Attitude (SOPA-B) and Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ). Conclusion: The findings suggest that the application of elastic bandage following the progressive tension protocol promoted a reduction in disability index, pain and fear of movement, such outcomes can be considered clinically relevant, given the constant search for therapeutic techniques that provide improvement in the quality of life of patients with chronic low back pain.
Teknolojik Yeniliklerin Yarattığı Yeni Habercilik Formları Üzerine Bir İnceleme: Türkiye’de Podcast Haberciliği
Authors: BUDAK Emrah
Published: March 2022

İletişim teknolojilerinde yaşanan gelişmeler habercilik alanında birtakım değişiklikleri beraberinde
getirmektedir. Bu doğrultuda teknolojik gelişmeler mevcut habercilik uygulamalarını dönüştürmenin
yanı sıra yeni habercilik türlerini de ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Teknolojinin yeni bir habercilik türü olarak
ortaya koyduğu podcast yayınları, günümüzde giderek yaygınlaşmaya başlamakta, yayınlar üzerinden
nitelikli habercilik örnekleri sunulmaktadır. Türkiye’de oldukça yeni bir alan olan podcast haberciliğinin
nasıl uygulandığı, habercilik alanına katkısı, habercilik ekonomisindeki yeri ve geleceği konusunda
tespitler yapmaya ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Podcast yayınlarının niteliğini ve habercilik ile ilişkisini ele
almaya amaçlayan bu çalışma, podcast yayınları ile habercilik icra eden yayıncılarla yapılandırılmış
görüşmeler yaparak podcast haberciliğinin Türkiye’deki çerçevesini çizmeyi hedeflemektedir. Çalışmada,
Medyapod, Dünya Podcast, Medyascope, TRT, Anadolu Ajansı, Kısa Dalga, Aposto News ve Açık Radyo
gibi kuruluşlardaki podcast yayıncıları ile yapılan yapılandırılmış görüşmeler, betimsel analiz yöntemi
ile çözümlenerek elde edilen veriler ortaya konmaktadır. Çalışmada elde edilen verilerle birlikte podcast
yayıncılığının haberciliğe erişim açısından kolaylık; yayıncılar açısından ise ucuz ve özgür bir habercilik
imkânı sağlayarak ana akım medyaya alternatif bir yayıncılık sunduğu saptanmıştır. Türkiye’de podcast
haberciliğinin yeni yaygınlaşmaya başladığı gözlenirken bu duruma podcastin yeterince bilinmiyor oluşu,
net bir dinleyici profilinin olmayışı ve gelir sağlayamayışı sebep olarak gösterilmektedir. Dolayısıyla
Türkiye’de podcast haberciliğinin gelir olarak ABD ve Avrupa ülkelerine nazaran yetersiz olduğu
düşünülmekte; ancak gelişime açık olduğu bildirilmektedir.
Tendency to Circular Economy
Authors: Dongez Nazli , Manisa Kunter , Basdogan Serhat
Published: March 2022

Urbanization and building production that accelerate with globalization, cause excessive resource consumption and waste generation. The circular economy concept which is a contemporary economy approach, has been developed to solve this environmental and economic problem. The construction sector and architectural practice that provide building production need innovative solutions through the circular economy concept, as they consume different resources and produce waste crises.  The circular economy concept is applied with the "adaptive reuse" approach in the field of architecture. One of the important applications of the concept of adaptive reuse is the reuse of architectural elements and materials. However, the relationship between the concept of circular economy and the reuse of architectural elements can be developed by examining several recent projects and its advantages.  In this article, it is aimed to examine the relationship of this architectural reuse approach with the circular economy concept and to emphasize its importance. For this purpose, the theoretical perspectives and effects of circular economy were examined in the first part of the article, and the reflections of the circular economy concept on architecture were given in the second part. This section continues with description of the comparative analysis methodology that relates the building life cycle and circular economy principles to examine the architectural projects built as an example of circular economy paradigm.  In the third chapter, two architectural sample projects built in China and France were selected and introduced. Being pioneers in their countries in circular economy approaches and the different environmental policies of countries have been effective in the selection of examples from different geographies. The fourth part consists of analyzing the projects according to circular economy parameters using comparative analysis method. In the last section, analysis results show that although China is one of the pioneers in adopting circular economy principles with architectural design and building life cycle, it has been found that France considers circular economy design from a broader perspective.  Also, the design approach with circular economy criteria in different stage of building life cycle is gaining momentum over the years through national and local governments and collaborations. It is recommended that technological design systems such as BIM can be developed as integrated cloud systems that can share information from other sectors. Because the building life cycle is not only related to the architecture and construction sector. It is a cyclical system and economy that works with different sectors such as supply and waste management.
Education Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Lustosa Rosario Ana Carolina , Yaacov Bar Ben , Franco Segura Cecilia , Arias Ortiz Elena , Heredero Elena , Botero Juanita , Brothers Patrick , Payva Thiago , Spies Maria
Published: March 2022

Education Technology has the potential to be a powerful engine for transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, however the size of the challenge is formidable. The region faces the worst socio-economic crisis in more than a century, is one of the lowest performing education systems globally and has a chronic skills gap. New solutions, new approaches and new thinking is needed now more than ever. Stakeholders in the region see the potential for EdTech to support greater access to education, better experiences and outcomes for learners, and greater efficiency. Interest and investment in EdTech is increasing, with over 1500 EdTech startups across LAC and a six-fold increase in private capital investment in the last year alone. This report combines the strengths of the IDB group and HolonIQ, two organizations passionate about the future of Latin America and the Caribbean with a belief in the power of education to change futures. It is in the spirit of collaboration that this project set out to map EdTech in the LAC region, surface the innovations and impact that EdTech is making, as well as to identify the challenges faced and opportunities for greater impact. The key recommendations in this report are designed to provide policy-makers, education leaders, EdTech entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders with information and inspiration to support their initiatives that improve and accelerate education technology for the region, in order to have a materially positive impact on education outcomes in the region.
Исследование воспламенения и сжигания угольного топлива с механо – и плазмохимической активацией применительно к энергетике
Authors: Алексеенко С.В. , Бурдуков А.П. , Бутаков Е.Б. , Почтарь А.С.
Published: March 2022

Данная работа представляет результаты экспериментальных исследований и промышленного применения перспективных способов воспламенения и горения угольного топлива с использованием механохимической и плазменной активации. Экспериментальные исследования проводились на стенде тепловой мощностью до 5 МВт. Получены экспериментальные данные по реализации процесса горения и воспламенения с использованием технологий механоактивации и высоковольтного плазмотрона переменного тока. Проведено внедрение и первые промышленные испытания высоковольтного плазмотрона переменного тока на реальном энергетическом котле ТП-10 производительностью 220 т пара в час с замещением газа и мазута углем в процессе розжига котла.
Исследование горения водоугольных смесей
Authors: Коркембай Ж. , Топанов Б.Г. , Жуматаев Е. , Кайдар Б. , Мансуров З.А.
Published: March 2022

В статье рассмотрено современное состояние проблемы по снижению выбросов СО2 при сжигании угля, используемого в качестве топлива в энергетике. Кратко рассмотрены основные стадии горения угля.Представлены экспериментальные результаты горения водноугольной смеси с содержанием 50% воды. При использовании недорогого угольного порошка в качестве прекурсора получен графеноподобный углеродный (ГПУ) наноматериал по методу активации КОН. Представлены данные электронной микроскопии (СЭМ) и Раман-спектроскопии по получению графеноподобного углерода методом КОН активации угля. Приведены данные экспериментальной горелки по сжиганию водоугольного топлива и характеристики процесса горения, способствующие снижению концентрации СО2.
Customer support system of a multifunctional public services center based on machine learning
Authors: Kocharyan A.M.
Published: March 2022

Aspects of the development of a chatbot for working with citizens' appeals are considered, which helps to reduce the burden on call center operators and consultations with clients on the same type of requests, the number of which is constantly growing. The ideas of taking into account the variability of the scenario of consultations on the order of presentation of public services and identifying new trends in the requests of applicants are presented.
The outstanding German obstetrician-gynecologist Professor Karl Josef Gauss
Authors: Goloschapova I.M. I.M. , Nikonenko D.Y. , Dolgov G.V. , Savitsky A.G. , Shelygin M.S. , Kuznetsov S.V. , Nezhentseva E.L.
Published: March 2022

The article presents biographical information about the outstanding German professor, obstetrician Carl Josef Gauss and information about his scientific heritage in obstetrics.
Когнитивное моделирование как подход к управлению процессами взаимодействия человеческого общества с природными экосистемами
Authors: Меншуткин В.В. , Минина Т.Р.
Published: March 2022

Появление на Земле человеческого общества и технический прогресс привели к возникновению нового типа развития биосферы, которое происходит по законам, существенно отличающимся от тех, которые господствовали на нашей планете до появления на ней человеческой популяции. Современное развитие глобально, то есть охватывает всю биосферу, и в отличие от дарвиновской эволюции, принципиально управляемо человеческим обществом. Именно управляемость заставляет искать научный подход к этому процессу. Одним из подходов к управлению процессами взаимодействия человеческого общества с природными экосистемами является компьютерное моделирование сложных систем
О материалистической закономерности исторического развития
Authors: Чумаков В.А.
Published: March 2022

В докладе представлена разработка информационного регулятивно - диалектического понимания процесса исторического развития на основе материалистического понимания истории.
Роль метода иллюстрации в обучении истории в средней школе
Authors: Лю Жун
Published: March 2022

После выдвижения новых требований, предъявляемых к урокам истории в современной средней школе, произошло колоссальное изменение традиционных методов обучения истории, которые подразумевали построение уроков исключительно на изложении материала учителем и отводили все аудиторное время под одни лекции. Кроме того, была разработана гибкая, разнообразная и научная методика обучения. К примеру, полноценное использование изображений и таблиц, комиксов, иллюстраций, презентаций и других современных методов обучения сыграло положительную роль в повышении качества преподавания и эффективности обучения.
Student research papers on Russian as foreign language at St. Petersburg State University: topics, current issues and trends
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Buzalskaia Elena , Voznesenskaya Irina ,   Saint Petersburg State University, Zinovieva Elena ,   Saint Petersburg State University
Published: March 2022

The article presents the results of monitoring the topics of scientific research on linguistics of Russian and foreign bachelors and masters of St. Petersburg State University over the past five years. Analyzing the obtained data, the authors came to the conclusion that the main trends of the works are methodological integrativity (interrelation with different levels in Linguistics and other sciences in Art and Humanities), cognitivediscursive orientation, and the compliance with modern vectors of linguistic research such as anthropocentrism and functionalism.
Linguofolcloristics in the scientific space of humanities and university curriculum
Authors: Pravednikov Sergey Pavlovich
Published: March 2022

Linguofolcloristics occupies an important place in the research activities of the Russian Language Department of Kursk State University. The article characterizes the main directions in which Kursk researchers work: identifying the linguistic originality of various folklore genres, studying the semantics of the folk poetic word, solving problems of folklore lexicology, dialectology and lexicography, cross-cultural analysis of folklore works of different peoples, etc. The innovative nature of the research carried out in integrated, methodological and methodical approaches to oral and poetic speech is noted. The role of linvofolcloristics as an academic discipline in the process of educating a modern citizen is emphasized.
Philological research in the North-East of Russia
Authors:   North-Eastern State University, Narbut Elena Vladimirovna , Krasheninnikov Andrey Evgenievich ,   North-Eastern State University
Published: March 2022

The article provides information on the scientific work carried out at the Faculty of Philology of the North-Eastern State University, in historical and modern aspects. Since the university was founded, the departments of the Faculty of Philology have been widely conducting research in linguistic and literary fields: dialectology and literature of the North-East of Russia, Russian phonology, classical and modern Russian literature, the phenomenon of camp literature, translation studies in the aspect of literary translation, foreign avant-garde literature, etc.
The Effect of Citric Acid Supplementation on Growth Performance, Digestibility and Linear Body Measurement of Ross 308 Broiler Chickens: A Review
Authors: Makofane V. , Ng’ambi J.W. , Gunya B.
Published: March 2022

Feed additives are considered to be one of the most valuable but expensive ingredients in poultry production to optimize high production. The present paper reviews the potential use of citric acid as a cheap and alternative antibiotic growth promoter (AGP) supply in poultry diets. A review was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE (published articles) to determine the effect of citric acid supplementation on growth performance, digestibility and linear body measurements of Ross 308 broiler chicken. Studies shows that supplementing the diets of broiler chickens with citric acid improves nutrient retention, mineral adsorption, meat attributes, enhance intestinal enzyme activities and protect livestock animals and poultry from harmful microorganisms. Additional notable advantages of acidifiers include the potential to be used to favourably alter gut flora populations and stimulate immunological response and so serve a function similar to antibiotic-resistant strains of harmful bacteria in food animals. Citric acid also promotes nutrient digestion and mineral absorption. The inclusion of organic acids ultimately results in the thickening of the intestinal wall, which promotes in the improved absorption of nutrients and the efficient utilization of those nutrients.