bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Validation of ToucHb, a non-invasive haemoglobin estimation: Effective for normal ranges, needs improvement for anaemia detection
Authors: Channa Basappa Yogish , Majgi Sumanth Mallikarjuna , Shashidhar Shashidhar Byrappa , Srinivas Prashanth Nuggehalli
Published: March 2024

Non-invasive methods for haemoglobin estimation hold enormous potential for early detection and treatment of anaemia, especially in limited resource settings. We sought to validate the diagnostic accuracy of ToucHb, a non-invasive haemoglobin estimation device available in the Indian market. We prospectively evaluated the diagnostic performance of the ToucHb device using the Automated complete blood count (CBC) method as the gold standard. Persons referred for haemoglobin estimation to the central laboratory of the government medical college hospital in Mysore, southern India were included in the study. Out Of 140 people approached, 127 gave consent; 65% (n = 82) were female with median age of 37 (IQR 28–45). ToucHB reported median haemoglobin value of 14 g/dL compared to 13.3 g/dL for CBC. Within 1 g/dL and 2 g/dL of CBC, 55.2% (70/127) and 74% (94/127) of ToucHb haemoglobin observations fell, respectively. The Bland-Altman plot showed a mean difference of 3 g/dL in haemoglobin between ToucHb and CBC among those with anaemia. The ToucHb device showed 22.2% sensitivity and 94.5% specificity for anaemia detection. In rural resource-limited settings, point of care non-invasive devices such as ToucHb can improve access and acceptance for anaemia screening. However, ToucHb has showed low sensitivity for anaemia detection and low accuracy at lower haemoglobin values. The utility of the instrument is especially limited in detecting anaemia, while it can estimate haemoglobin accurately among those with haemoglobin is in the normal range. Based on these findings, ToucHb and devices that work on the core technology deployed in ToucHb may be better suited to monitor known haemoglobin level rather than in anaemia screening or detection in primary/ secondary care and community settings.
Development of a deep learning-based surveillance system for forest fire detection and monitoring using UAV
Authors: SHAMTA Ibrahim , Demir Batıkan Erdem
Published: March 2024

This study presents a surveillance system developed for early detection of forest fires. Deep learning is utilized for aerial detection of fires using images obtained from a camera mounted on a designed four-rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The object detection performance of YOLOv8 and YOLOv5 was examined for identifying forest fires, and a CNN-RCNN network was constructed to classify images as containing fire or not. Additionally, this classification approach was compared with the YOLOv8 classification. Onboard NVIDIA Jetson Nano, an embedded artificial intelligence computer, is used as hardware for real-time forest fire detection. Also, a ground station interface was developed to receive and display fire-related data. Thus, access to fire images and coordinate information was provided for targeted intervention in case of a fire. The UAV autonomously monitored the designated area and captured images continuously. Embedded deep learning algorithms on the Nano board enable the UAV to detect forest fires within its operational area. The detection methods produced the following results: 96% accuracy for YOLOv8 classification, 89% accuracy for YOLOv8n object detection, 96% accuracy for CNN-RCNN classification, and 89% accuracy for YOLOv5n object detection.
Influence of Sperm Number and Antioxidant Melatonin in Extender on the Quality of Post-Thawing Sheep Spermatozoa
Authors: Putri Frilianty , Karja Ni Wayan Kurniani , Setiadi Mohamad Agus , Kaiin Ekayanti Muyawati
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to examine the effect of spermatozoa concentration and the effectiveness of melatonin supplementation in diluent on the quality of post-thawing semen.Â  Ejaculated semen was collected using the artificial vaginal method (MVB).Â  The study was carried out in two stages, firstly semen was frozen in andromed diluent with different concentrations in one straw (50, 100, 200 million per straw), and the second was frozen semen in diluent supplemented with melatonin with different doses (0, 0,5, 1, 0 and 1.5 mM melatonin).Â  Parameters observed were the movement of spermatozoa using Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity.Â  Data were analyzed using ANOVA and further tested using Duncan's test.Â  The results showed no significant difference in the quality and movement pattern of sheep semen when frozen at concentrations of 50, 100, or 200 million per straw (P 0.05).Â  Furthermore, adding melatonin to the diluent in this study affected spermatozoa's total motility and progressive motility at a concentration of 1.0 mM (P0.05) but did not significantly affect the percentage of spermatozoa motility pattern characteristics.Â  From the results, it can be concluded that the concentration of per straw spermatozoa does not affect the quality of sheep semen, and melatonin supplementation in diluent can reduce the effects of the frozen-thawed process on motility, acrosome cap, and plasma membrane integrity in sheep semen.Â  Melatonin supplementation with a concentration of 1 mM in the extender was the highest quality concentration in this study.
Quality of Physical and Sensory of Super-native Chicken Breast Marinated with Herbs and Spices with Different Levels of Marination Concentration
Authors: Oktafa Huda , Prayitno Agus Hadi , Handayani Hatmiyarni Tri
Published: March 2024

Super-native chickens result from crosses between male native chickens and laying hens.Â  The diversification of processed products from super-native chicken can be developed into ready-to-cook products by marinating them with local herbs and spices. Â This research was conducted on the effect of marination concentrations of different local herbs and spices on the hedonic quality of super-native chicken breast.Â  The research material consisted of super-native chicken breast, chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, cinnamon, palm oil, lime juice, monosodium glutamate, and ginger.Â  The treatment levels of marination concentration were 10, 20, and 30% of the weight of the meat.Â  Physical quality parameters tested were color, pH value, moisture, cooking loss, water-holding capacity, yield, and hardness.Â  Each treatment consisted of 3 replications.Â  In addition, sensory quality was tested by a hedonic quality test by 40 untrained panelists.Â  The hedonic quality parameters tested were color, flavor, taste, texture, tenderness, and juiciness.Â  The data from the physical quality test were analyzed by analysis of variance.Â  The hedonic quality test results were analyzed by non-parametric analysis through the Kruskal-Wallis hedonic test.Â  If there was a significant difference (P0.05), the test was continued with Duncan's New Multiple Range Test. Â The results showed that the concentration level of different local herbs and spices marination could affect the physical quality (redness, pH value, and moisture) and sensory (color and texture) of super-native chicken breast.Â  The marination concentration of local herbs and spices at 20% level was the best treatment based on hedonic quality with a smooth meat texture and a score of 3.98.
Aspectos da identidade profissional de uma professora que ensina Matemática no contexto da Educação Probabilística
Authors: Nogueira Lemerton Matos , Carvalho José Ivanildo Felisberto de
Published: March 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo identificar e analisar os aspectos da Identidade Profissional (IP) de uma Professora que Ensina Matemática (PEM), desvelados a partir da participação dessa em um grupo de estudos sobre Educação Probabilística. Para tanto, olhamos para um conjunto de ações desenvolvidas no grupo, referentes ao planejamento, desenvolvimento e reflexões coletivas acerca de uma aula sobre risco probabilístico. Analisamos as narrativas da professora a partir da perspectiva metodológica da construção de Núcleos de Significação, focando os aspectos constituitivos de sua IP. Dois Núcleos foram evidenciados. Esses tematizaram importantes aspectos relativos às crenças e concepções atraledas aos conhecimentos para ensinar sobre risco probabilístico. Além disso, desvelaram aspectos de cariz pessoal, emocional e sociopolítica relacionados à sua IP como PEM.
Comprensión que muestran futuros profesores de Matemática y estadística de los intervalos de confianza sobre la media
Authors: Acevedo Nicolás Sánchez
Published: March 2024

Los intervalos de confianza son un aspecto importante en la inferencia estadística. Actualmente este tema se ha incluido en el curriculum de la formación de profesores de Matemática y los programas de estudio de secundaria en Chile. De acuerdo con esto, se explora en la comprensión que manifiestan futuros profesores de Matemática y Estadística sobre los intervalos de confianza sobre la media. Se ha adoptado una metodología cualitativa y de tipo exploratoria-descriptiva. Para ello se analizan las respuestas de 11 futuros profesores de Matemática y Estadística, que llevaban el curso de inferencia estadística, a partir de un cuestionario de respuesta abierta con dos actividades sobre intervalos de confianza para la media y diferencia de medias. Los resultados evidencian confusión en el cálculo de intervalos de confianza para la media, interpretaciones deterministas y errores en la determinación de cuantiles Z o T. A pesar de ello, la gran mayoría de los futuros profesores es consciente de los supuestos que subyacen a la construcción de estos intervalos de confianza. Estos resultados son relevantes, tanto para los futuros profesores, como formadores de profesores de Matemáticas, dado los pocos estudios sobre este tema en el contexto del profesorado.
Construção e Interpretação de Tabelas e Gráficos Estatísticos: um olhar para a atitude de professores em formação
Authors: Castro Eliziane Rocha , Barreto Marcilia Chagas , Nascimento Francisco Jeovane do , Sousa Gabriel Linhares de
Published: March 2024

Este estudo analisou a atitude de professoras em formação em relação à construção e interpretação de tabelas e gráficos estatísticos após a conclusão de uma atividade que demandou essas habilidades. Sete professoras que atuavam no 5° ano do ensino fundamental em Raposa/MA participaram da pesquisa. Optou-se por uma abordagem qualitativa empregando-se a Pesquisa-ação como método e conduzindo-se a análise documental, que envolveu a análise de conteúdo com o auxílio do software NVIVO.  Os resultados revelaram que as professoras reconheceram a utilidade de tabelas e gráficos estatísticos, demonstraram baixa confiança em seu conhecimento intelectual,  e experimentaram sentimentos negativos e ambivalentes. Também demonstraram disposição para enfrentar desafios, especialmente na interpretação de gráficos pictóricos, buscando autonomia na construção e interpretação desses gráficos. Essas atitudes refletem conscientização da complexidade das habilidades estatísticas e busca por aprimoramento sendo cruciais para promover uma prática educacional eficaz e desenvolver o letramento estatístico dos professores em formação.
A pesquisa de opinião como metodologia para o ensino de estatística na educação básica: NEPSO
Authors: Correia Warley Machado , Ferreira Ana Rafaela Correia , Moreira Rafaella Oliveira Almeida Mattos
Published: March 2024

Este artigo traz reflexões acerca de um projeto desenvolvido com um grupo de estudantes dos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental do Centro Pedagógico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, conduzido por uma professora em formação e orientado por dois professores da instituição. Destacamos as ações pedagógicas produzidas para o ensino e aprendizagem de estatística na Educação Básica, em especial aquelas relacionadas ao tratamento da informação, que foram oportunizadas utilizando-se a metodologia NEPSO - Nossa escola Pesquisa Sua Opinião. Essa metodologia tem o intuito de propiciar aos estudantes vivências e processos de uma pesquisa científica. Para isso, desenvolvemos um trabalho com 14 estudantes com o tema “esportes”, cujos entrevistados eram estudantes da Universidade. Após a fase de entrevistas, os resultados foram tabulados, processados e, em seguida, os estudantes construíram diversos gráficos analíticos. Destacamos a dupla potencialidade do desenvolvimento deste trabalho, tanto para os estudantes quanto da professora em formação.
Educação Estatística na EJA: uma experiência com pesquisas estatísticas
Authors: Groenwald Claudia Lisete Oliveira , Assis Francisco Guimarães de
Published: March 2024

Compreender a importância da Estatística para melhoria da qualidade de vida das pessoas e para o desenvolvimento da sociedade, especialmente através de ações que envolvem coleta, organização, leitura e interpretação de dados, é um aspecto fundamental na contemporaneidade. Nesse sentido, defende-se a importância de implementar a Educação Estatística na EJA como sendo uma ação para atender às demandas da atualidade. Assim, este relato discute a necessidade de abordar tais conhecimentos nessa modalidade de ensino e apresenta uma experiência vivenciada com os alunos do Ciclo VI- Ensino Médio de uma escola pública estadual. Os resultados obtidos foram analisados sob perspectiva da abordagem qualitativa, do tipo estudo de caso, a partir dos quais foram considerados seus aspectos descritivos, e mostraram que essa proposta auxilia no desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades indicadas pela BNCC, proporcionando uma formação crítica e reflexiva.
O Papel do Estado na Diversificação e Ampliação da matriz Elétrica Brasileira: uma Análise da Legislação
Authors: Morais Paulo Roberto Ribeiro , Souza Júnior Carlos Moreira de , Lobão Jocimara Britto Souza , Lentini Carlos Alessandre Domingos
Published: March 2024

Apesar de apresentar uma matriz elétrica essencialmente renovável, a dependência do recurso hídrico, no atual cenário de risco climático e os impactos sociais e ambientais associados, aponta para a necessidade da diversificação da geração de energia no Brasil. Para isso, a ação do Estado é fundamental para o desenho e implementação de políticas públicas para matriz energética do país. Contudo, observamos que essa diversificação não ocorre com a velocidade e escalas desejadas. O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o ambiente normativo brasileiro e a participação da União, Estados e Municípios na ampliação de fontes renováveis na matriz elétrica nacional. Nosso estudo revelou que a legislação específica sobre energia renovável é escassa e muito do que é aplicado é baseado na legislação ambiental geral. Notamos, que por imposição constitucional, a União detém a competência legislativa sobre o tema e, portanto, estabelece normas e regras gerais, enquanto Estados e Municípios atuam de forma marginal, especialmente no âmbito fiscal e no licenciamento ambiental. Evidenciamos a falta de objetividade, padronização e a não existência de critérios técnicos específicos nas normas sobre o aproveitamento energético renovável. Constatamos ainda, que a maior parte do que foi estabelecido legalmente constitui em programas de governo e não em políticas de Estado. É necessário, ampliar a participação de Estados e Municípios na elaboração dos planos nacionais de aproveitamento energético renovável, bem como revisar e padronizar técnicas e normas de licenciamento. Estes problemas devem ser superados para que o desenvolvimento sustentável, princípio estabelecido na Constituição, seja fortalecido e viabilizado, com a participação de Estados e Municípios.
COVID-19 in Brazil: A Look at Gender in Mortality in 2020 and 2021
Authors: Guedes Walef Pena , Sugahara Cibele Roberta , Ferreira Denise Helena Lombardo , Paludi Mariana Inês
Published: March 2024

COVID-19 is portrayed as a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is extremely contagious and mainly affects the respiratory system. The pandemic has impacted the lives of men and women disproportionately, from the risk of exposure and biological susceptibility to infection to the social and economic impacts. In this sense, this research aims to analyze the relationship between gender and mortality from COVID-19 in the Brazilian Federative Units. This is an applied, exploratory and qualitative-quantitative study. Mortality rates by gender and Federation Unit were calculated based on data obtained from the Civil Registry - Transparency Portal for the years 2020 and 2021. The results show disparities in the number of deaths between men and women in various age groups. In addition, mortality rates among men were considerably higher compared to women, especially in 2021. This discrepancy was notable in men over 60, particularly in the North and Northeast regions. In addition, Roraima stood out with the highest mortality rates for both genders in the two years analyzed. These findings highlight the importance of policies and strategies that are sensitive to gender and the needs of vulnerable groups, in order to mitigate impacts during pandemic periods. Furthermore, approaches that consider gender disparities can contribute significantly to the effectiveness of public health measures and the general well-being of the population.
Vloga zdravstvene pismenosti pri izvajanju vedenj samooskrbe pri pacientih s srčnim popuščanjem
Authors: Rebernik Grah Klara , Zaletel-Kragelj Lijana , Farkaš Lainščak Jerneja
Published: March 2024

Uvod: V Sloveniji se soočamo z naraščajočim bremenom srčnega popuščanja, pri obvladovanju katerega je ključno učinkovito izvajanje vedenj samooskrbe. Namen raziskave je proučiti povezanost stopnje zdravstvene pismenosti z izvajanjem vedenj samooskrbe pri pacientih s srčnim popuščanjem.Metode: Pregled literature je vključeval pregled podatkovnih baz COBISS, Google Učenjak, Digitalna knjižnica Slovenije (dLib.si), PubMed, CINAHL, Medline in Web of Science v obdobju od novembra do decembra 2021.Iskali smo s kombinacijo ključnih besed zdravstvena pismenost, srčno popuščanje in samooskrba ter z iskalno sintakso: ("health literacy" AND "heart failure" AND (("self-management" OR "self management") OR ("selfcare" OR "self care"))). Rezultati so bili analizirani s pomočjo pripovedne analize.Rezultati: Skupno sta bila identificirana 402 zadetka, v končno analizo je bilo vključenih 19 zadetkov. V poprečju je imelo nizko stopnjo zdravstvene pismenosti 38 % pacientov s srčnim popuščanjem, pojav pa je bil najpogosteje merjen s Kratkim testom za merjenje funkcionalne zdravstvene pismenosti (S-TOFHLA). Višja stopnja zdravstvene pismenosti je bila največkrat povezana z boljšim znanjem o srčnem popuščanju.Diskusija in zaključek: Rezultati raziskav niso bili enotni. Kaže se potreba po izvedbi longitudinalnih raziskav, ki bi omogočile jasnejši uvid v mehanizme povezanosti stopnje zdravstvene pismenosti z izvajanjem vedenj samooskrbe pri pacientih s srčnim popuščanjem ter posledično razvoja zdravstvenovzgojnih intervencij za dvig stopnje zdravstvene pismenosti pri ciljni populaciji.
Weak Procedural Constitutionalism. The Judicial Process as Legitimacy of Judicial Review
Authors: Jiménez Ramírez Milton César
Published: March 2024

This paper proposes a synthesis that renders democratic principles compatible with the preservation of judicial control of constitutionality. This has been mediated by what I have called ‘weak procedural constitutionalism’, a methodology through which constitutional conflicts are debated in the legislature and among the citizenry as the real holders of the final say in society, with judicial activity focused on an intermediate say and the promotion of subsequent social deliberation. The judicial process thus becomes a public dialogical procedure susceptible to intervention by citizens and capable of generating public information processes facilitating accountability. The constant quest for instrumentalities that increase the democratic legitimacy of constitutional courts is an existential necessity. Only through real opportunities for dialogue and citizen participation in the decision-making process can judicial review be made democratically palatable. This requires that both judges and legislators play an intermediate rather than primary role, one in which democratically elected legislatures enjoy a high degree of legitimacy in adopting decisions, in juxtaposition with the derivative legitimacy appurtenant to constitutional courts. The premise for the exercise of what I denominate as weak constitutionality control, or the hypothesis for a weak procedural constitutionalism, is a possible synthesis of the tension between constitutionalism and democracy, with emphasis on the Colombian case.
Metrology of frequency comb sources: assessing the coherence, from multimode to mode-locked operation
Authors: Eramo Roberto , Sorgi Alessia , Gabbrielli Tecla , Insero Giacomo , Cappelli Francesco , Consolino Luigi , De Natale Paolo
Published: March 2024

Since the beginning of this millennium, frequency comb generators have reshaped frequency metrology and related areas. After more than two decades since their first realization, several other ways to generate frequency combs, in any spectral region, have been demonstrated, each way with its peculiar features. This trend has triggered the need to quantitatively assess how close the new comb realizations are to an ideal comb, a feature that will be called combness throughout this paper. We will briefly review the very dynamic area of novel frequency comb sources and we will describe the techniques that have been recently developed to quantitatively assess the key parameters of old and new frequency combs, in view of the specific applications. Finally, we will try to sketch future steps in this recently born research area.
Microstructure and chloride transport of aeolian sand concrete under long-term natural immersion
Authors: Dong Wei , Sun AnQi , Zhou Menghu
Published: March 2024

River sand was consumed in large quantities, and alternatives to river sand were urgently needed. There are a large number of natural resources of aeolian sand in western China. Aeolian sand was prepared into aeolian sand concrete (ASC). It can greatly reduce the consumption of river sand and inhibit the process of desertification to protect the environment. ASC is a new type of concrete material prepared by using aeolian sand as fine aggregate. To clarify the chloride ion transport behaviour in the ASC under long-term natural immersion, the aeolian sand was 100% substituted for the river sand to prepare the full ASC with three water–binder ratios. The ASC was naturally immersed in 3 and 6% NaCl solutions for a long time, and nuclear magnetic resonance and microscopic scanning electron microscopy techniques were used. The change rule of chloride ion content at different depths of the ASC was studied, and its microstructure characteristics under different erosion times were analysed. The results showed that the free chloride ion concentration at different depths of the ASC increased with increasing water–binder ratio, immersion time, and chloride concentration. After soaking in the salt solution, the hydration products in the ASC reacted with chloride ions to form Friedel salt, which filled the internal pores and microcracks of the ASC, improved its interface transition zone structure, and increased the compactness of the test piece. The porosity of the three groups of ASC with different water–binder ratios decreased by 0.95, 1.03, and 1.15% after soaking in 6% salt solution for 12 m. To study the diffusion law of chloride ions in ASC, combined with influencing factors such as temperature, humidity, D value, deterioration effect and chloride ion combination, Fick’s second law was modified, and a chloride ion diffusion model of ASC with high accuracy was established, with a fitting correlation number above 0.93, which provided a reference for the research and application of ASC in saline areas.
Vegetational and Structural Features of Forest Clearings in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Authors: Sirovica Ivana , Medak Jasnica , Magdić Nikola , Vukelić Joso
Published: March 2024

The impact of various ecological factors, biogeographical position and both former and current anthropogenic activity in Plitvice Lakes National Park greatly influenced the development of different habitat types, including forest clearings. Due to the insufficient knowledge of this habitat type, based primarily on general descriptions within the National Habitat Classification of the Republic of Croatia (NN 27/2021, NN 101/2022), this paper deals with presenting their vegetational and structural characteristics in the national park area. The following taxonomic keys were used to determine plant species: Tutin et al. (1964-1980), Pignatti (1982), Javorka and Csapody (1991) and Martinčič et al. (1999). Furthermore, scientific nomenclature of plant species was conducted using Flora Croatica Database (Nikolić 2012), while threat status was aligned by the Red Book of Vascular Flora of Croatia (Nikolić and Topić 2005). Also, protection level was adjusted according to the Regulation on strictly protected species (NN 144/2013, NN 73/2016). Spectrum of life forms and chorological types were aligned according to Pignatti (2005). Vegetation was studied in accordance with the principles of the Braun-Blanquet approach (Braun-Blanquet 1964). Together with the basic parameters of the selected plots, the research also included the collection of structural parameters of forest clearings according to Medak et al. (2023). Based on conducted research, a total of 98 plots of forest clearing habitats were established with a total of five different forest clearing communities. The largest number of forest clearing communities belonged to Salicetum capreae, followed by Eupatorietum cannabini, Atropetum bella-donae, Telekium speciosae and Rubetum idaei. A total of 257 species of vascular plants were identified in the area and classified into 60 families. The most represented family was Asteraceae, while the highest relative representation of life-forms belonged to hemicryptophytes (H). Furthermore, the most represented chorologycal type in the area was Eurasian (20.6%). The habitat type contained a total of 11 strictly protected (SZ), 6 nearly threatened (NT), 3 vulnerable (VU), 2 data-deficient (DD) and 4 endemic species. In addition, the largest number of plots had an anthropogenic origin, irregular type (shape), occupied a small area (less than 1000 m2) and were located along the edges of both forests and forest roads. The results of this paper represent the first vegetational and structural data of forest clearings in the national park area which contribute to an expansion of our knowledge and understanding of this habitat type, and form a starting point for the necessary future research.
Solving System of Mixed Ordered Variational Inequalities Involving XOR and XNOR Operations in Ordered Product Banach Space
Authors: Ahmad Iqbal , Farid Mohammad , Irfan Syed S.
Published: March 2024

In this article, we study a generalized system of mixed ordered variational inequalities problems with various operations in a real ordered product Banach space and discuss the existence of the solution of our considered problem. Further, we discuss the convergence analysis of the proposed iterative algorithm using XNOR and XOR operations techniques. Most of the variational inequalities solved by the projection operator technique but we solved our considered problem without the projection technique. The results of this paper are more general and new than others in this direction. Finally, we give a numerical example to illustrate and show the convergence of the proposed algorithm in support of our main result has been formulated by using MATLAB programming. 2010 AMS Subject Classification: 47H09; 49J40.
Splenic abscess as a complication of HIV-AIDS: clinical case
Authors: Arredondo Guillermo Padrón
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Splenic abscess is a rare entity but it occurs in up to 72% of immunologically compromised patients such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, immunohematological disorders, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. To date, around 1000 cases have been described in the world medical literature. Clinical case: A 27-year-old male with a history of multiple hospitalizations and transfusions for dengue hemorrhagic fever, HIV (+) seven years ago with self-suspended treatment five months ago. She went to the emergency room due to abdominal pain in the epigastrium of three weeks' evolution accompanied by hyporexia, asthenia, and adynamia with hematochezia on one occasion, vomiting coffee grounds on one occasion with respiratory difficulty and dyspnea, denying fever or cough. Physical examination revealed moderate dehydration, pale integuments, tachypnea, and wheezing in the left hemithorax with wheezing in the right hemithorax, abdomen with signs of peritoneal irritation, vital signs: Blood pressure 100/60mmHg, heart rate 154/min, breaths 28/min, temp. 36.8oC. Diagnosis of probable community-acquired pneumonia plus upper gastrointestinal bleeding, severe dehydration and HIV, hypovolemic shock, and septic are included. Laboratories: hemoglobin 5.5g/dL, leukocytosis (31000/103/µl). The patient was admitted to the operating room for an exploratory laparotomy, a splenic abscess was identified on the diaphragmatic side and a splenectomy was performed. Discussion: The abscess splenic can present unique (60-70%), as it was in our case, or multiple (30-40%), the mortality can be 13% when it is unique and 22% when it is multiple. Conclusions: This case associated with HIV-AIDS is the first in our hospital.
Beliefs, attitudes and intentions towards environmental issues: The role of self-compassion and wellbeing
Authors: Elliott Emma , Cassidy Tony
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study was to explore the role of self-compassion and wellbeing in relation to global warming as a core environmental issue. A total of 490 emerging adults, (221 male and 269 female) aged from 18-22 (M=19.06, Sd=1.36), took part in an online survey measuring attitudes, beliefs, and intentions regarding global warming, self-compassion and wellbeing. Results showed those with more positive beliefs, attitudes and intentions towards the environment scored higher on self-compassion and wellbeing. It is suggested that self-compassion and wellbeing are linked to positive attitudes, beliefs and intentions towards the environment in a relationship of reciprocal causality. In conclusion this research suggests that this relationship could be exploited as part of changing environmental behaviour.
The Age and Origin of the Rocks of the West Azov Group (Lozuvatka Antiform, the Ukrainian Shield)
Authors: Artemenko G.V. , Shumlyanskyy L.V. , Chew D. , Drakou F. , Shvaika I.A.
Published: March 2024

Geochronological studies of amphibole-biotite gneisses of the Verkhnii Tokmak Unit and amphibolites and Banded Iron Formation (BIF) of the Kaiinkulak Unit of the West-Azov Group in the Lypovets area of the Lozuvate antiform in the West Azov block of the Ukrainian Shield were carried out. A multi-stage history of the formation of amphibole-biotite gneisses has been established. In terms of chemical composition they correspond to quartz diorites. Rare earth elements are differentiated — (La/YbN = 7.54), with a significant negative europium anomaly — Eu/Eu* = 0.66. The REE distribution indicates that the initial melt for quartz diorites was produced in a crustal magmatic source. In zircon crystals from amphibole-biotite gneisses, relics (cores) of older zircon and mantles that surround them were distinguished. Relict zircon is coarse-zoned, cracked, and its mantles have a thin-zoned structure. A small amount of transparent non-zonal zircon crystals was also found. Based on the results of zircon dating by the LA-ICP-MS method, it was determined that the age of the relict zircon is 3.16 Ga. The thin-zonal mantles have an age of 2.9-2.8 Ga, which probably corresponds to the time of crystallization of quartz diorites. Non-zonal transparent zircon with an age of 2.1 Ga corresponds to the time of dynamometamorphism (collision). BIF of the Lypovets deposit in the West Azov iron ore province, which belongs to the Kaiinkulak Unit of the West Azov Group, has a high Ni/Fe×10–4 = 0.5-2.1 ratio, typical for the Archean BIFs of the Algoma type. This deposit is confined to an Archean greenstone belt in a synclinal structure composed of metamorphosed basaltic komatiites and sedimentary rocks. Thus, the Verkhnii Tokmak Unit comprises Mesoarchean quartz diorites of crustal genesis, while the Kaiinkulak Unit probably represents heavily metamorphosed rocks of an Archean greenstone belt.
Quality Assessment of Matching Single-Cone Obturation in Canals Shaped with Different NiTi Systems: A Micro-CT Study
Authors: Öztürk Ayşenur , Haznedaroğlu Faruk , Keleş Ali , Kutlu Basmacı Gülsüm
Published: March 2024

This study is aimed to evaluate the compatibility of single-cone filling technique in reciprocal and rotationally formed canals in using Micro-CT (Micro-computed tomography). The samples were split into two groups according to the kinematics system used. In both groups, one canal of the shaped roots was filled with the lateral compaction and the other one with a matched single-cone technique with a bioceramic root canal sealer, BioRoot RCS. The percentage of voids in the canal were evaluated by micro-CT radiograph before and after obturation. Regardless of the kinematics used, the single-cone technique left significantly fewer voids than the lateral compaction. In the kinematics comparison, the group shaped with the reciprocal system and filled with the single-cone system had the best results. The reciprocal nickel-titanium (NiTi) system with a matching single-cone gutta percha filling technique was found to be more effective in terms of reducing voids in root canal filling.
The face of Eurydice
Authors: Mastrocinque Attilio
Published: March 2024

Eurydice could not come back to this world because Orpheus looked back at her. Persephone had forbidden this, but Orpheus disobeyed. Is there a logic for such a rule? A relief in the Archaeological Museum in Naples shows Orpheus looking at his wife after having removed a veil from her face, and the face of dead persons was a sensible element in ancient funerary art. We find two forms of hiding their face: by veiling it or by depicting the person but not the face, by leaving it unwrought. Euripides and several Roman sarcophagi depict Alcestis with her head veiled after her return to the house of her husband. On the other hand, some funerary busts from the necropolis of Cyrene show deceased women with their face flat and many sarcophagi of the Roman period are completely sculptured except the face of the buried person. The current explanation based on an untimely death cannot explain the large number of such cases; it would have been absurd to wait for the death of the customer before carving his or her portrait. There was a religious rule forbidding the vision of the face of dead persons, but it is impossible to ascertain what kind of people abided by this law and what religious stream forbade this.
Empowering Rural Prosperity: Strategies for Sustainable Social Welfare Through the Tourism Village Priority Program in West Java Province
Authors: Alia Siti , Wahyu Fitri Pebriani , Septiadi Muhammad Andi , Sule Babayo
Published: March 2024

This research conducts a qualitative analysis of the challenges and intricacies involved in establishing sustainable tourism villages in Indonesia, with a specific focus on West Java Province, using the village of Alam Endah as its subject. The study's core findings underscore the pivotal role of human resource relations in driving the development of tourist villages, emphasize the importance of clear regulatory frameworks and legal structures for sustainable growth, and highlight the effectiveness of strategic marketing in enhancing the attractiveness of these villages. Additionally, it underscores the significant impact of sustainable tourism village development in uplifting the welfare of local communities. By weaving these elements together and fostering strong interconnections among them, this research provides a comprehensive roadmap for the sustainable development of tourism villages, offering lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits to the region.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: Dantas Geovany Pachelly Galdino
Published: March 2024

Expediente e apresentação, n. 17, 2023.
Pressupostos teórico-metodológicos e didático-pedagógicos da unidade curricular ética profissional na Unifesp
Authors: Melo Luciana Maria Cavalcante , Cardoso Priscila Fernanda Gonçalves , Rodrigues Terezinha de Fátima
Published: March 2024

Resumo: O objetivo deste artigo é refletir sobre a ética na formação profissional, na particularidade da Unidade Curricular de Ética Profissional na graduação em Serviço Social da Unifesp. Realizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e sistematização de experiências. Os resultados apontam para a importância do compartilhamento dos pressupostos teórico-filosóficos e das estratégias didático-pedagógicas no desenvolvimento das disciplinas específicas de ética, em coerência com as diretrizes curriculares da Abepss.
O reflexo da pandemia da covid-19 na execução do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE)
Authors: Monelis Marcela Baiense , Sousa Luísa Pedrada de , Silva Alan Patricio da
Published: March 2024

Resumo: O artigo objetivou descrever a execução do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE) durante a pandemia da covid-19 com base em estudos publicados no período de 2020 a 2023 através de uma revisão integrativa. Naquele momento, a PNAE foi relevante, assumindo a garantia da Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SAN) dos alunos beneficiários e apontou para a necessidade de um maior investimento por parte do governo federal brasileiro.
The effects of alkaline extraction on the characteristics of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) starch
Authors: Palupi Hapsari Titi , Estiasih Teti , Subroto Yunianta , Sutrisno Aji
Published: March 2024

Abstract This study provides an overview of the use of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) flour as a raw material for starch extraction in consecutive steps for the preparation of lima bean protein concentrate. The starch from lima bean flour was extracted at different alkaline pH levels: 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. The physicochemical, microstructural, crystallinity, pasting, and functional properties of the extracted starch were evaluated. The results showed that the purity of the starch increased with a higher extraction pH. However, a further increase in pH reduced the yield. The alkaline-extracted starch still contained other non-starch compounds. The extraction pH affected the amylose content, presumably due to the interaction of OH- ions with the starch granular components, influencing the yield and amylose level. At lower pH levels, alkali promoted a more orderly granular structure, decreasing starch solubility and resulting in higher yield and amylose content. Meanwhile, at higher pH levels, alkali ions increased protein solubility and starch content. The pH had a slight influence on the starch granule morphology. Lima bean starch exhibited a crystallinity index of 29% to 34% depending on the alkaline extraction pH. All starches showed individual peaks at 2θ values of 15° and 23°, unresolved peaks at 2θ values of 17° and 18°, and a diffracted plane around 5.63°, indicating a C-type starch. After alkali treatment, the starch maintained its C-type structure, indicating no structural transformation in the orthorhombic and hexagonal structures. Increasing the extraction pH to 9 increased starch crystallinity, but a further increase in pH decreased it. Viscosity during pasting was affected by the intensive interaction of water with amylose in the amorphous regions. The extraction pH influenced peak, trough, setback, and final viscosity. The alkaline treatment might disrupt granular regions, altering the functional properties of the starch. Alkaline extraction of starch can be performed on lima bean flour.
Imagen de enfermeras(os) en Chile a través del dibujo infantil: un estudio iconográfico
Authors: Álvarez-Muñoz Edgardo , Aguilar-Valdivia Gerak , Rivas-Riveros Edith , Sepúlveda-Rivas Catalina
Published: March 2024

Resumen Objetivo Revelar la imagen de los profesionales de enfermería en Chile a través del análisis de dibujos infantiles. Método Estudio cualitativo exploratorio, que involucra la recolección de información a través de nueve dibujos en técnica libre realizados por niños entre siete y diez años, posteriormente analizados mediante el Método Iconográfico propuesto por Erwin Panofsky. Resultados La mayoría representa las actividades clínicas de las enfermeras, centrándose predominantemente en la dimensión técnica. Aunque la enfermería se asocia comúnmente a una ocupación mayoritariamente femenina, impregnada de estereotipos de género, algunos participantes identificaron la presencia y la importancia del papel masculino en la profesión. No se identificaron elementos iconográficos que reforzaran estigmas asociados a los profesionales de enfermería, como la visión de que son simples asistentes, ayudantes o meros auxiliares médicos. Conclusiones e implicaciones para la práctica Los dibujos son reflejo del imaginario colectivo de la sociedad. Al estudiarlos en relación con la enfermería, podemos identificar avances en la profesión y vislumbrar su futuro próximo. Esta investigación contribuye a comprender la imagen actual de la profesión en la sociedad y permite un análisis que ayuda a establecer las orientaciones futuras y la evolución de esta percepción colectiva.
Terras crescidas e terras antigas: novas aplicações do sensoriamento remoto à prospecção de sítios arqueológicos em várzeas amazônicas
Authors: Campos Vitória dos Santos , Shock Myrtle Pearl , Prestes-Carneiro Gabriela
Published: March 2024

Resumo As várzeas e suas paisagens estão presentes em várias teorias sobre a ocupação humana na região amazônica. Entretanto, ainda há lacunas sobre a diversidade de ambientes e temporalidades que compõem esse ecossistema. Várzeas amazônicas são planícies sazonalmente inundadas, formadas por rios com alta carga sedimentar. Ainda que conhecidas pela abundância de recursos aquáticos e a fertilidade de suas terras, não há métodos de prospecção arqueológica construídos para esses contextos. Por isso, existem poucos sítios registrados. Como prospectar sítios em áreas submetidas a um intenso dinamismo geomorfológico? Buscando preencher essas lacunas, partiu-se de um estudo de caso realizado em uma área de várzeas entre Alenquer e Curuá (oeste paraense, Baixo Amazonas) para entender suas dinâmicas fluviais de formação e propor ferramentas e métodos de prospecção específicos para terrenos de várzea. Trabalhou-se na construção de uma metodologia que inclui a análise das transformações da várzea através do estudo de imagens de satélite, entre 1991 e 2015. Em seguida, interpretou-se a deposição geomorfológica e propôs-se uma cronologia da formação da várzea, procurando detectar áreas mais estáveis e antigas (onde há mais chances de preservação de sítios). Essa pesquisa traz contribuições metodológicas de prospecção em áreas extensas, sujeitas a dinâmicas contínuas de inundações sazonais.
Normas de gênero em graduação em Direito
Authors: Baggenstoss Grazielly Alessandra , Oliveira João Manuel de , Toneli Maria Juracy Filgueiras
Published: March 2024

Resumo O presente artigo consiste em pesquisa de campo sobre normas de gênero em curso de Direito de uma universidade pública no Sul do Brasil, em que se investiga como as normas de gênero organizam as relações entre discentes mulheres no campo estudado. A pesquisa, orientada pelo pós-estruturalismo, é de abordagem qualitativa, com objetivo exploratório, e tem como ponto nuclear entrevistas realizadas durante o ano de 2021 na área mencionada. Das entrevistas, emergiram enunciados atrelados a relações de poder que envolvem gênero, raça, corporalidades, idade, regionalismos, entre outros. Para este artigo, com inspiração na ferramenta da interseccionalidade, focam-se as categorias relacionadas ao gênero e à raça. Baseia-se, também, em materiais registrados do campo, disponibilizados publicamente, assim como em revisão bibliográfica narrativa, costurando o viés epistemológico com teóricos como Michel Foucault e Judith Butler, como também com referências pós-coloniais, como Lélia Gonzalez, Enrique Dussel e Gayatri Spivak. Da pesquisa, a partir da análise temática, notou-se que as relações de poder estabelecidas mantêm acessos, visibilidades e reconhecimentos acadêmicos a sujeitos cujos corpos e comportamentos se enquadrem nas prescrições da ordem colonial.
Giordano Bruno e o discurso da Fortuna
Authors: Bombassaro Luiz Carlos
Published: March 2024

Resumo No diálogo Spaccio de la bestia trionfante [Expulsão da besta triunfante], publicado em Londres, em 1584, Giordano Bruno apresenta “as sementes da sua filosofia moral”. Após ter apresentado e discutido sua reforma ontológica, cosmológica e epistemológica nos diálogos precedentes, Bruno pretende elaborar uma consequente proposta reforma moral, política e religiosa da sociedade europeia de seu tempo. Com o objetivo de mostrar como Bruno elabora essa sua proposta, após reconstruir brevemente o horizonte histórico-conceitual que orienta o pensamento do Nolano a respeito do tema, apresento aqui a tradução de uma das passagens mais significativas desse seminal e provocativo diálogo, o discurso da Fortuna.
Reproducibility of an instrument for motor assessment of youth with autism
Authors: Starmac Carla Ferreira de , Bastianel Laura , Heidrich Taís Elena , Candotti Cláudia Tarragô
Published: March 2024

Abstract Introduction Individuals with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) have motor impairments that precede communi-cation and socialization disorders. Evaluative instruments compatible with the real possibilities and specificities of patients with ASD, and who quantitatively and qualitatively translate the data in which is wished to intervene with therapeutic actions, are important both in the scope of research and in the clinical evaluation of physiotherapists. Objective To test the interobserver and intraobserver reproducibility of the instrument “Gross Motor Assessment of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder” (GMA-AUT checklist). Methods The sample consisted of 34 individuals with ASD, aged between 6 and 18 years. The interobserver reproducibility was performed in a blinded manner by two physiotherapists experts in the ASD area of treatment. Intraobserver reproducibility was performed by one of the evaluators on two different days, with a gap of seven days and without access to data from the first evaluation. To verify the reproducibility, percentage of agreement and kappa statistics (k) were used, with the weighted kappa and, for the instrument scores, the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results The GMA-AUT checklist showed excellent intraobserver agreement, with k ≥ 0.75 and ICC > 0.75. Interobserver reproducibility ranged from good to sufficient agreement with k between 0.40 and 0.75 and ICC > 0.75 for the most part. Conclusion The GMA-AUT checklist had excellent intraobserver reproducibility and, therefore, can be reliably used for assessments of individuals aged between 6 and 18 years with ASD.
CUERPO Y NARRATIVAS: ESCENAS SOCIODRAMÁTICAS DESDE LA COTIDIANIDAD NECROPOLÍTICA MEXICANA
Authors: Bulos David Ordaz
Published: March 2024

RESUMEN Este trabajo intenta responder a la pregunta: “¿Cuáles cuestiones de nuestros países atraviesan a nuestras instituciones?”, que fue el título de una de las mesas del 14 Congreso Iberoamericano de Psicodrama celebrado en Florianópolis, Brasil en septiembre del 2023. El objetivo es dar una mirada macro del contexto mexicano desde los lentes de la necropolítica para aterrizar en la experiencia sociodramática del Microlaboratorio de escenarios de justicia social en Nuevo León, un proyecto transdisciplinario cuyo propósito estuvo centrado en imaginar escenarios futuros sobre justicia social, realizado entre marzo y junio del 2023 en la ciudad de Monterrey, Nuevo Léon, México.