bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perceptions of ChatGPT in healthcare: usefulness, trust, and risk
Authors: Chen Su-Yen , Kuo H. Y. , Chang Shu-Hao
Published: September 2024

Introduction

This study explores the perceptions of ChatGPT in healthcare settings in Taiwan, focusing on its usefulness, trust, and associated risks. As AI technologies like ChatGPT increasingly influence various sectors, their potential in public health education, promotion, medical education, and clinical practice is significant but not without challenges. The study aims to assess how individuals with and without healthcare-related education perceive and adopt ChatGPT, contributing to a deeper understanding of AI’s role in enhancing public health outcomes.

Methods

An online survey was conducted among 659 university and graduate students, all of whom had prior experience using ChatGPT. The survey measured perceptions of ChatGPT’s ease of use, novelty, usefulness, trust, and risk, particularly within clinical practice, medical education, and research settings. Multiple linear regression models were used to analyze how these factors influence perception in healthcare applications, comparing responses between healthcare majors and non-healthcare majors.

Results

The study revealed that both healthcare and non-healthcare majors find ChatGPT more useful in medical education and research than in clinical practice. Regression analysis revealed that for healthcare majors, general trust is crucial for ChatGPT’s adoption in clinical practice and influences its use in medical education and research. For non-healthcare majors, novelty, perceived general usefulness, and trust are key predictors. Interestingly, while healthcare majors were cautious about ease of use, fearing it might increase risk, non-healthcare majors associated increased complexity with greater trust.

Conclusion

This study highlights the varying expectations between healthcare and non-healthcare majors regarding ChatGPT’s role in healthcare. The findings suggest the need for AI applications to be tailored to address specific user needs, particularly in clinical practice, where trust and reliability are paramount. Additionally, the potential of AI tools like ChatGPT to contribute to public health education and promotion is significant, as these technologies can enhance health literacy and encourage behavior change. These insights can inform future healthcare practices and policies by guiding the thoughtful and effective integration of AI tools like ChatGPT, ensuring they complement clinical judgment, enhance educational outcomes, support research integrity, and ultimately contribute to improved public health outcomes.
Comparing emotions in ChatGPT answers and human answers to the coding questions on Stack Overflow
Authors: Fatahi Somayeh , Vassileva Julita , Roy Chanchal K.
Published: September 2024

Introduction

Recent advances in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) have led to the development of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT, which have numerous practical applications. Notably, these models assist programmers with coding queries, debugging, solution suggestions, and providing guidance on software development tasks. Despite known issues with the accuracy of ChatGPT’s responses, its comprehensive and articulate language continues to attract frequent use. This indicates potential for ChatGPT to support educators and serve as a virtual tutor for students.

Methods

To explore this potential, we conducted a comprehensive analysis comparing the emotional content in responses from ChatGPT and human answers to 2000 questions sourced from Stack Overflow (SO). The emotional aspects of the answers were examined to understand how the emotional tone of AI responses compares to that of human responses.

Results

Our analysis revealed that ChatGPT’s answers are generally more positive compared to human responses. In contrast, human answers often exhibit emotions such as anger and disgust. Significant differences were observed in emotional expressions between ChatGPT and human responses, particularly in the emotions of anger, disgust, and joy. Human responses displayed a broader emotional spectrum compared to ChatGPT, suggesting greater emotional variability among humans.

Discussion

The findings highlight a distinct emotional divergence between ChatGPT and human responses, with ChatGPT exhibiting a more uniformly positive tone and humans displaying a wider range of emotions. This variance underscores the need for further research into the role of emotional content in AI and human interactions, particularly in educational contexts where emotional nuances can impact learning and communication.
The use of in vitro bioassays and chemical screening to assess the impact of a minimally processed vegetable facility on wastewater quality
Authors: Aneck-Hahn N. H. , Van Zijl M. C. , Quinn L. , Swiegelaar C. , Nhlapo N. , de Bruin W. , Korsten L.
Published: September 2024

Fruit- and vegetable-processing facilities may contaminate wastewater via contaminants found in the produce and disinfecting chemicals used. These contaminants may include agrochemicals, pesticides, and disinfectants such as chlorine and quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs). Some compounds may exhibit harmful endocrine-disrupting activity. This study investigated the impact of a minimally processed vegetable facility on wastewater quality via in vitro bioassays and chemical screening. Estrogen activity was assessed via a yeast estrogen screen (YES), and (anti-)androgenic and glucocorticoid activities were evaluated via an MDA-kb2 reporter gene assay. The samples were screened via gas and liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS) to identify target compounds, and GC coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOFMS) was used for non-targeted screening. Sample complexity and chemical profiles were assessed using GC-TOFMS. Estrogenic activity was detected in 16 samples (n = 24) with an upper limit of 595 ± 37 ng/L estradiol equivalents (EEqs). The final wastewater before discharge had an EEq of 0.23 ng/L, which is within the ecological effect-based trigger value range for the estrogenic activity of wastewater (0.2–0.4 ng/L EEq). Androgenic activity was detected in one sample with a dihydrotestosterone equivalent (DHTEq) value of 10 ± 2.7 ng/L. No antiandrogenic activity was detected. The GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS results indicated the presence of multiple pesticides, nonylphenols, triclocarban, and triclosan. Many of these compounds exhibit estrogenic activity, which may explain the positive YES assay findings. These findings showed that wastewater from the facility contained detergents, disinfectants, and pesticides and displayed hormonal activity. Food-processing facilities release large volumes of wastewater, which may affect the quality of the water eventually being discharged into the environment. We recommend expanding conventional water quality monitoring efforts to include additional factors like endocrine activity and disinfectant byproducts.
Light pollution: time to consider testicular effects
Authors: Liu Peter Y.
Published: September 2024

Technological advances have led to a modern-day lighting and smartphone revolution, with artificial light exposure at night increasing to levels never before seen in the evolutionary history of living systems on Earth. Light as a pollutant, however, remains largely unrecognized, and the reproductive effects of light pollution are mostly if not entirely unconsidered. This is despite the reproductive system being intricately linked to metabolism and the circadian system, both of which can be disturbed even by low levels of light. Here, we aim to change this perspective by reviewing the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms by which light exposure alters the intricate hormonal, metabolic and reproductive networks that are relevant to reproductive toxicology. Nascent human studies have recently identified the photoreceptors responsible for the light dose relationship with melatonin suppression and circadian re-entrainment, directly shown the association between the alignment of light-dark cycles with activity-rest cycles on metabolic health and provided proof-of-principle that properly timed blue light-enriched and blue light-depleted delivery can accelerate circadian re-entrainment. With these advances, there is now a need to consider testicular effects of light pollution.
Religious Ethics in a Conflicted Word—On Ethical Motivation between Political Theology and Anthropology
Authors: Münchow Thies , Barakat Zeina , Wüstenberg Ralf Karolus
Published: September 2024

The article seeks to define the concepts of religion and ethics as well as their compound. It does so (1) by asking for the supposed demarcation line between religious and secular ethics and (2) by considering the relation of religious ethics and political theology. Based on the respective findings, the article offers a meta-ethical perspective on the subject by challenging the anthropological backdrop of both secular and religious ethics. In conclusion, it proposes a formal approach to ethical judgment that may function as a discerning method when it comes to the assessment of specific models of religious and/or secular ethics. In this regard, the article provides conceptual thoughts on ethical motivation and the operationalization of ethics on an institutional level.
Nursing home — an opportunity to care for elderly and senile patients
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Samara, Russia, Batrakova G. A.
Published: September 2024

Developing a concept for the development of medical care, the result of which will be improving the lives of older people, alleviating their pain and suffering, ensuring independence, participation, care, realizing internal potential, and the dignity of views on old age as a period of fairly productive and active life, is quite urgent a problem that requires an adequate solution. Target. Organization of care for elderly and senile patients in the Nursing Home. Results. The demand for nursing services among the elderly population was determined, and the capabilities of nursing staff in providing medical and social care and independence in decision-making within their competencies were assessed.Conclusion. The activities of a nurse in a nursing home will make it possible to optimally organize and provide assistance to elderly and senile people; it is a timely comprehensive examination of various parameters that allows one to effectively overcome the problems of this category of patients.
How to implement lean production technologies at Russian enterprises?
Authors:   MBA in Strategic Development, Russia, St. Petersburg, Dovgal D.A.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the tools for implementing lean manufacturing and the main difficulties that enterprise managers may encounter in the process of implementing changes. Practical cases of implementing lean manufacturing at Russian enterprises are described.
Career track of an employee in helping professions: psychological aspects, stress factors and their impact on professional burnout
Authors:   JSC ", Etowa O.I. ,   Medscan",   , Russia, Moscow
Published: September 2024

We spend a huge part of our lives at work and on service projects. And if our activities involve communication within a team, with clients, and communication takes up a signifi cant part of our working time, the risk of professional emotional burnout becomes a reality. This is a rather dangerous condition, and in this article we will look at how stress aff ects professional burnout of people in organizations, including helping professions, and how this can aff ect their career track. We will talk about the infl uence of managers and top business offi cials on the atmosphere in teams. Let’s explore how commitment to a brand and its reputation in the labor market are related to the team’s commitment to its employer, the leader and founder. Of course, we will discuss how to work with stress and detect the first signs of burnout and, of course, how to prevent this condition. What tools and solutions can be used to maintain mental and, as a result, physical health.
Improving the efficiency of combined displacement of ultra-viscous oil from the reservoir by carbon dioxide and coolant
Authors:   Astrakhan State Technical University, Ilyasov T.M. , Taskalieva F.H. ,   Astrakhan State Technical University, Pokoptsev A.A. ,   Astrakhan State Technical University, Farziev A.G-O. ,   Astrakhan State Technical University
Published: September 2024

Currently, in the world practice, special attention is paid to the processing of carbon dioxide in the aspect of obtaining it at the field itself, which reduces the cost of the technology of gas capture and injection into the well, because it is important for Russia due to the remoteness of the main part of oil fi elds. Realization of the gas method of oil feedstock extraction increases its efficiency several times taking into account the elimination of the ecological problem of utilization of carbon dioxide formed on a large scale industrially, with the growth of qualitative parameters of extracted commercial oil feedstock, taking into account the relatively small cost of carbon dioxide, the ability to recycle, as well as the use at any stage of fi eld operation. It is obvious that the increase of efficiency of technologies of carbon dioxide influence on the formation mass in complex with a thermal agent for super viscous oil feedstock requires an integrated approach in terms of methodical and empirical studies of regime parameters, applied technological processes and materials. On the basis of systematization of known theoretical data, results of empirical studies and their industrial approbation the authors recommend an algorithm for research of the problem. The article presents empirical substantiation of the ability to increase the effi ciency of exploitation of carbonate deposit of super viscous oil at great depth through the impact of thermal agent and carbon dioxide through the inclusion of the matrix component of the reservoir mass in more mobile development. It is shown that it is possible to incorporate the oil-saturated matrix by means of increasing the mobility of carbon dioxide when the temperature in the reservoir rises, the high degree of solubility of extra-viscous oil there and the additive drop in its dynamic viscosity. The data of empirical studies lead to the conclusion that the level of heating of the deposit and the volume of carbon dioxide supplied serve as optimizable factors, with a rational combination of which can increase the effectiveness of their influence.
Adsorption of cobalt isotope from liquid radioactive waste by carbon nanostructured materials of thermochemical activation of sludge-lignin
Authors:   Northern Arctic (Federal) University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Institute of Shipbuilding and Arctic Marine Technology (Sevmashvtuz), Loginova Kokina E. S. , Boykova T. E. ,   Northern Arctic (Federal) University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Institute of Shipbuilding and Arctic Marine Technology (Sevmashvtuz), Bogdanovich N. I. ,   Northern Arctic (Federal) University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Graduate School of Health Sciences and Technology, Vorontsov K. B. ,   Northern Arctic (Federal) University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Graduate School of Health Sciences and Technology
Published: September 2024

One of the urgent problems of modern industry is the accumulation of waste. Waste from the nuclear industry is liquid radioactive waste, pulp and paper industry is sludgelignin. To solve the problem of waste accumulation in these industries, a method of selective purification of liquid radioactive waste by waste products of the pulp and paper industry is proposed. Pyrolysis is an effective way of processing sludge-lignin, as a result of the activation of the pyrolysis product by alkaline reagents, activated carbons were obtained in laboratory conditions, which presumably can selectively extract isotopes of radionuclides from liquid radioactive waste. In the conducted study, the ability of carbon nanostructured materials of thermochemical activation of sludge-lignin to extract the isotope Со27 59 in the form of an ammonia complex was studied. The influence of the pyrolysis conditions: temperature (T), time (T) and dosage of the activator (D) on the response functions: monolayer capacity, heat of adsorption, the value of the maximum adsorption and the characteristic adsorption energy, which can be used to judge the porous structure of activated carbon. The method of the planned experiment is applied — rotatable central composite plan. For clarity, response surfaces are constructed based on experimental data. The analysis made it possible to develop practical recommendations for conducting the pyrolysis process in order to obtain a marketable product — activated carbons from sludge–lignin.
The central sulcus
Authors: Al-Ageely Teeba A. , Abdulhaleem Abdullah , Mohammed Sara A. , Ismail Mustafa , Algburi Hagar , Salih Hayder , Hoz Samer S.
Published: September 2024

The central sulcus is an important anatomical landmark the location of most of the anatomical structures and cortical lesions are described by their relation to the central sulcus [9,19]. During direct observation of the cerebral cortex, it is not always easy to understand the cortical anatomy of the sulci and gyri due to the presence of arachnoid matter. Furthermore, there often is anatomical variation in this region [13]. Therefore, this paper presents the crucial methods for identifying the central sulcus's exact anatomical location as it is critical for the neurosurgical team and to discuss its surgical implications.
Lymphorrhoea, a rare complication of thoracic outlet syndrome surgery
Authors: Aleksić Vuk , Aleksić Radmila , Lazić Aleksandar , Aleksić Nemanja , Samardžić Katarina , Marjanović Ivan , Marić Nebojša
Published: September 2024

The thoracic duct injury is an extremely rare entity and is sometimes seen in the surgery of the oesophagus or the heart. This injury can result in the formation of chylothorax e.g. chylous pleural effusion and can cause significant patient morbidity and mortality. Thoracic duct injury is an extremely rare complication of thoracic outlet syndrome surgery with only a few cases described in the literature so far. We present a 29-year-old female patient operated on for thoracic outlet syndrome with resection of the anterior scalene muscle on the left side. During the first postoperative day, the patient had more than 1.5 L of chyle leak drainage without signs of chylothorax. The patient was successfully treated conservatively with bed rest and total parenteral nutrition.
The efficacy of Levetiracetam compared to Phenytoin in prevention of post-traumatic seizures
Authors: Ali Abbas , Khizar Ahtesham , Ahmed Waseem , Yadav Pradhumna Kumar
Published: September 2024

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Levetiracetam (LEV) versus Phenytoin (PHY) in the prevention of post-traumatic seizures in a low-middle-income country.
Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted from 25th December 2021 to 24th June 2022 at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan. A total of 140 patients presented with traumatic brain injury, both male and female, aged between 15 to 60 years were included. Patients with a history of epilepsy, acromegaly or hypogonadism, history of brain tumour or abscess were excluded. LEV was given to group A patients as a 1000 mg intravenous (IV) loading dose, followed by a dose of 500-1000 mg (orally) twice daily. PHY was given to group B patients as an IV loading dose of 15-20 mg/kg, followed by an oral dose of 4-8 mg/kg divided into three doses per day. All the patients were followed and the efficacy of the drugs was noted.
Results: The mean age of patients in groups A and B was 43.69 ± 9.05 SD years and 43.07 ± 9.46 SD years, respectively. The majority of the patients i.e., 108 (77.1%) were between the ages of 41 to 60 years. Out of the total 140 patients, 87 (62.1%) were males and 53 (37.9%) were females with male to female ratio of 1.6:1. LEV had an efficacy of 63 (90%) and PHY had an efficacy of 46 (65.7%) in this study, both having a p-value of 0.0005.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, LEV is superior to PHY at preventing post-traumatic seizures.
A prospective study to evaluate the role of repetitive trans-cranial magnetic stimulation in treatment of chronic low back pain
Authors: Shashivadhanan  , Tiwari Mannu , Singhal Ankit , M. Nandish , Dhanwade Sachin , Mishra Ritwik , Porwal Neerav
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is a disabling musculoskeletal condition with a high prevalence in developing and developed countries. There are many treatment modalities but none of them provides a satisfactory and consistent cure. Recently focus has shifted to neuromodulation to cure chronic pains. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Repetitive TMS (rTMS) in the management of Pain in 2013. Since then, centres across the world have been using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a noninvasive modality for the treatment of various pain conditions. rTMS is a variation of TMS where stimulation is provided in sessions to create long-term excitation in the brain cortex. Evidence on the effectiveness of rTMS for CLBP is scarce due to limited rigorous clinical trials.  This study is the first of its kind undertaken in India to critically analyze the role of rTMS in the treatment of CLBP.
Materials & Methods: In this single institutional prospective, single-blind study, we enrolled 40 patients of CLBP sharing similar clinical profiles. They were divided into a test group and a sham group. In the test group patients were given rTMS in addition to conventional treatment while in the sham group, patients were taken through the procedure of rTMS without actually being administered it. A figure-of-eight-shaped coil was used focusing on the Left M1 area and Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex to administer the rTMS by a trained physician. Visual Analogue Scores (VAS) were noted before and after the procedure. Each patient was continuously monitored during the procedure for any side effects. Subsequently, they were interviewed and followed up for 6 months. At the end of 6 months, data was compiled and conclusions were drawn.
Result: In our study, we found that 90 per cent of patients in the test group reported a reduction in VAS score by 30 per cent reduction while the remaining had a 20 per cent reduction in pain scores.  90 per cent of subjects in the sham group reported a marginal improvement in VAS score which can be attributed to the placebo effect. Most patients in the test group reported an improvement in quality of life at the end of six months. None of the patients suffered any untoward side effects during or after the procedure.
Conclusion: Based on our study we conclude that rTMS is a safe procedure and it can be used as a modality in treating CLBP with satisfactory outcomes. Although the sample size was small, it is the first study of its kind undertaken in India to evaluate the role of rTMS-based neuromodulation in treating this chronic disabling condition. However, to be accepted as a standard of care for CLBP it will require further multi-institutional robust clinical trials with long-term follow-up.
Evaluation of the need for debulking in meningioma surgery by a retrospective analysis of our case series
Authors: Kocaman Ümit , Çavuşoğlu Emre
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The primary aim of meningioma surgery should be total excision. However, subtotal excision is considered first if the main vascular structures and the cranial nerves are at risk. The ‘primum non nocere’ principle should always be considered. A clinical study where the emphasis is on en bloc resection without debulking in suitable cases, in contrast to the classic approaches, could therefore prove useful.
Method: The meningioma cases operated at the ?zmir Bak?rçay University Çi?li Training and Research Hospital’s Neurosurgery Clinic between 2021 and 2023 were retrospectively evaluated. There were no exclusion criteria. The demographic features of the patients who had undergone debulking or en bloc resection and the anatomical, pathological, surgical and clinical features of the meningiomas were evaluated and the results were presented as percentages.
Results: A total of 21 patients, consisting of 5 males (23.8%) and 16 females (76.2%), were included in the study. The mean age was 58.8 (28-90) years. En bloc resection was performed in 18 (85.7%) and debulking in 3 (14.3%) of the 21 cases. The other results are presented within the article.
Conclusion: En bloc resection could be an important surgical strategy to decrease the surgical duration and bleeding amount in appropriate cases.
THE ASSESSMENT OF HIGHWAY MAINTAINABILITY INDICATORS
Authors: Dmitrieva T. , Chernyago A.
Published: September 2024

The methods of managing the information model of the road at the operation stage are presented. A comprehensive methodology for checking transport and operational indicators is shown. It allows to predict the condition of the road surface, to determine the probability of deformations and destruction during the operation of the road. A software module is presented for assessing the maintainability of the road, taking into account all key transport and operational indicators. Based on this module, one can calculate the real overhaul service life for certain sections of the road. In the algorithms of the developed program, data transmission at various stages of the life cycle is provided, the stage of creating a general data environment, interaction with the IFC attributes is laid. This approach ensures the interoperability of the information model of the road and allows to evaluate current condition and planned measures to eliminate construction flaws or defects formed during operation, which ensures the extension of the road service life. Popular rheological models have been investigated for predicting residual deformations of road clothing based on the analysis of various models of the soil behavior of nonlinear soil mechanics. It is revealed that the most adequate model is a model that uses the theory of hereditary creep, which takes into account the calculation of non -rigid road clothing, which is exposed to short-term load from moving cars. Some aspects of the maintainability of the road facility affecting the environmental and economic indicators of the environment are given.
Repercussões psíquicas em mulheres diagnosticadas com neoplasia mamária: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Silva Cleve Anderson Carvalho da , Brandão Isis Nascimento , Sampaio Lara de Medeiros , Uzêda Rafael Rodrigues Gomes , Dourado Júnior Teddy Wilson Araújo , Ramos Victor Guimarães Espínola , Silva Edilson Sacramento da
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Investigar na literatura acerca das repercussões psíquicas do diagnóstico de neoplasia mamária em mulheres. Método: Este estudo se trata de uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura norteada pelas recomendações Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviws and Meta-Analyses PRIMA Checklist (PRISMA). Os descritores utilizados foram “câncer de mama”, “estresse psicológico”, “mulheres”, “qualidade de vida”, “mastectomia”, “ansiedade”, “depressão”, “sofrimento” traduzidos ainda na língua inglesa da seguinte forma: “breast cancer”, “psychological stress”, “women”, “quality of life”, “mastectomy”, “anxiety”, “depression”, “suffering”. A busca das pesquisas científicas foi realizada na plataforma US National Pubmed e LILACS. Resultados: Oito estudos que foram incluídos nesta revisão sistemática. Seis estudos utilizaram o desenho de estudo transversal, um analítico e um comparativo. O tamanho da amostra variou entre 33 a 428 participantes. Dois estudos utilizaram a ferramenta HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) para a mensuração do status do desfecho (medição da depressão), um estudo utilizou o PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), um utilizou o CES-D (Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression), um utilizou o SSE-Q, um os instrumentos SQ- F e QV (Qualidade de Vida). Além disso, um estudo utilizou os instrumentos SASS, Índice QL, HAM-A, HAM-D para avaliação dos desfechos. Discussão: O tratamento de câncer pode promover repercussões psíquicas importantes, sendo necessário avaliar as pacientes de forma global e individual. Os principais fatores associados com a depressão foram a intensidade da dor, problemas com familiares, terapia hormonal. Além disso, nesse estudo, a depressão esteve associada ao fraco apoio social oferecido por familiares, amigos e outros indivíduos de importância sentimental. Conclusão: Mulheres com câncer de mama enfrentam grandes desafios frente ao diagnóstico da patologia. Ansiedade e depressão são os transtornos psíquicos mais relatados entre essas populações. Alguns fatores preditivos devem ser considerados para identificar as mulheres com câncer de mama susceptíveis ao desenvolvimento da depressão, como o baixo apoio social, baixa escolaridade, parceiro com idade avançada, baixas condições econômicas, necessidade de modificações corporais, fragilidade entre a relação médico e paciente e ainda, a possibilidade da existência prévia de transtornos emocionais.
Cirurgia de troca valvar: avaliação comparativa entre válvulas mecânicas e biológicas
Authors: Silva Guilherme Henrique do Nascimento , Silva Liliane Silveira da , Nascimento Beatriz Bittencourt Oliveira , Guimarães Neto João Carvalho , Carvalho Victor Pinheiro Ribeiro de , Silveira Filho Alex José , Cruz Paulo Henrique Brito Poderoso , Pires Filipe de Menezes Freire , Monteiro Fernando , Costa Filho João Bosco da , Santos Rodrigo Rocha dos
Published: September 2024

Introdução:  A cirurgia de troca valvar é um procedimento crucial para o tratamento de diversas valvopatias cardíacas, como a estenose aórtica e a insuficiência mitral. A intervenção cirúrgica visa substituir a válvula danificada por uma prótese, restaurando a função normal do coração e melhorando significativamente a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Objetivo: Comparar os benefícios e desvantagens prognósticas na realização de procedimento de troca valvar com utilização de válvula mecânica ou biológica. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura na qual foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados “Medline” e “Lilacs” via Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS). Os descritores utilizados foram “Substituição valvar” AND “Tipos” AND “Cirurgia ". Foram incluídos artigos originais, nos idiomas inglês e português, publicados nos últimos 5 anos (2019-2024). Foram analisados 8 artigos, os quais preencheram os critérios de elegibilidade e foram selecionados para o resumo. Resultados: .As válvulas mecânicas, devido à sua longevidade, são preferíveis para pacientes jovens, mas exigem anticoagulação contínua, aumentando o risco de complicações hemorrágicas. As válvulas biológicas, por sua vez, têm a vantagem de menor necessidade de anticoagulação, reduzindo complicações associadas, mas possuem durabilidade inferior, geralmente necessitando de substituição em 10 a 20 anos. Conclusão: A escolha entre válvulas mecânicas e biológicas depende de vários fatores, incluindo a idade do paciente, a presença de outras condições médicas e as preferências individuais. Ambas as opções têm demonstrado eficácia em restaurar a função valvar e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
Impacto da ceratite por Acanthamoeba na saúde ocular: abordagem diagnóstica e terapêutica
Authors: Morte Isabela Soares Bôa , Silveira Ana Luísa Rodrigues da , Melo Isabella Fernandes Ribeiro , Rocha Cássio de Castro , Terra Arthur Baldim , Rabelo Tarcísio Veloso , Morte Juliane Soares Boa , Silveira Maria Clara Rodrigues da , Schwantes Carolina Cavagnoli , Valentim Guilherme Francisco Santos
Published: September 2024

O Acanthamoeba spp., um protozoário eucarioto aeróbico de vida livre, é responsável por infecções oculares severas que podem até resultar em cegueira. Identificado pela primeira vez no Brasil em 1988, o Acanthamoeba apresenta duas formas em seu ciclo de vida: a forma ativa, conhecida como trofozoíto, que é móvel, nutritiva e reprodutiva, e a forma cística, que é imóvel e proporciona uma maior resistência ao protozoário. Entre os sintomas clínicos da infecção ocular em indivíduos saudáveis, a dor intensa, que frequentemente é desproporcional aos achados clínicos, é um dos principais sinais. O diagnóstico é confirmado através da análise laboratorial direta do raspado corneano com o objetivo de isolar o parasita. O tratamento para essa condição é prolongado, geralmente envolvendo o uso combinado de propamidina a 0,1% e biguanida a 0,02%, e pode durar entre 3 a 6 meses.
Perfil epidemiológico das cirurgias reparadoras no paciente submetido a cirurgia bariátrica
Authors: Fernandes Sarah Rabelo , Gandra Júlia Rodrigues Souza , França Gustavo Sales , Fonseca Edson Freire
Published: September 2024

A construção deste estudo parte da importância epidemiológica do paciente obeso, em virtude de se tratar de uma doença endêmica, relacionada à genética, endocrinologia, comportamento e ambiente. Dessa forma, o enfoque são os procedimentos reparadores a qual o paciente pós bariátrico pode ser submetido, a fim de conhecer e qualificar um perfil (partindo do estado de Minas Gerais), na medida que esta é uma das prioridades das equipes multiprofissionais envolvidas nesse processo.Assim, a principal ferramenta utilizada neste trabalho é o Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), e as variáveis levadas em conta foram: dados gerais de cirurgia bariátrica, bariátrica por videolaparoscopia, dermolipectomias abdominal, crural e braquial pós bariátrica e mamoplastia pós bariátrica.Por conseguinte, através da coleta de dados, construção de tabelas e análise de material, considerado o período de 2018 a 2022, com quase 500 procedimentos, conclui-se que as dermolipectomias abdominais, relacionadas à melhora do contorno corporal, e as mamoplastias, realizadas principalmente por pacientes do sexo feminino, levam destaque em questões quantitativas.A saber, partindo do pressuposto que a cirurgia bariátrica e as reparadoras são procedimentos de caráter eletivo, observou-se, de forma unânime, uma diminuição do número dessas técnicas em 2020 e 2021, em decorrência da pandemia do COVID-19.Em conformidade com a literatura pré-existente, ressalta-se a importância do planejamento e execução de um tratamento de excelência para os pacientes obesos, vendo-os como um todo, levando em consideração as questões físicas e emocionais e garantindo funcionalidade pós-intervenção cirúrgica, uma vez que este seja o caso.
Effect of probiotics on pain and ulceration in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment
Authors: Abdollahzadeh Baghaei Tannaz , Katebi Katayoun , Jafari Tayebpour Mahsa , Hashemi Mohsen
Published: September 2024

Background. Ulcers caused by mucosal irritation of fixed orthodontic appliances remain an unsolved problem, and more research is needed to improve the pain caused by orthodontic appliances to provide more comfortable treatment for these patients. This study investigated the effect of probiotic Lactogum on pain and ulceration in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods. In this study, 64 patients over 12 years of age and candidates for fixed orthotic treatment were divided into case and control groups (n=32). The control group received orthodontic waxes, and the case group received the same orthodontic waxes and "Lactogum" probiotic lozenges from the beginning of the treatment. The number of ulcers, the amount of pain, and the location of the ulcer were recorded and compared between the two groups. An independent-sample t-test was used to compare the pain level and number of ulcers between the two groups. A significance level of 0.05 was considered for all tests. SPSS 17 was used for data analysis. Results. The mean number of ulcers in the case group was significantly lower than the control group (P<0.001). The mean pain in the case group was significantly lower than in the control group (P<0.001). The most frequent location of ulcers was the buccal mucosa, followed by the labial mucosa. Conclusion. Lactogum probiotic lozenges can reduce traumatic oral ulcers and pain levels in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. However, larger clinical trials are encouraged to confirm these findings.
Generacion de recursos audiovisuales para la realización de medidas antropométricas en adultos mayores
Authors: García-Poblet Marta , Marín-Álvarez Clara , Sospedra Isabel , Lozano-Casanova Mar , Romero-García David , Norte-Navarro Aurora , Gutiérrez-Hervás Ana , Auso Eva , Martínez-Sanz José Miguel
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Ageing, according to the WHO, results from accumulated molecular and cellular damage, affecting physical and mental health. In Spain, the population aged 65 years and over has increased to 20% in 2022. Nutritional assessment in older adults, crucial for assessing health, uses the MNA questionnaire and anthropometric assessment. Although there are standard protocols for anthropometric measurements in the normal-weight and athletic population, there are no protocols adapted for older adults. The aim of the study is to generate audiovisual teaching resources with specific measurement criteria to improve the knowledge of health professionals and students about anthropometric measurements in older adults. Methodology: Descriptive study on the generation of audiovisual material based on possible and relevant measurements for the anthropometric study of older adults. Photographs and videos were taken of such measurements in an older adult male volunteer. Results: The audiovisual material consists of 13 videos with anthropometric measurements including 3 basic measurements (body mass, Stretch stature and medium arm span), 4 skinfolds (tricipital, bicipital, subscapular and iliac crest), 3 girths (arm relaxed, waist and calf) and 3 lengths (radiale-stylion, heel-knee height and tibiale mediale-sphyrion tibiale). Conclusion: Current manuals do not provide detailed information on the adaptation of the anthropometric measurement protocol to the limitations of older adults, such as spinal deviations or other physical or postural difficulties. Therefore, the audiovisual material created is novel, useful for teaching and learning anthropometric measurements and applicable both in academia and in daily clinical practice.
Investigating Anthropometric characteristics and Somatotypes in Elite Indian Track & Field Athletes
Authors: Kamath Sahana , Adhikari Ragini , Bawari Bhanu , Easow Judy , Kale Uma , Wong Fui Yen , Andrew Pullinger Samuel
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The main aim of this study is to analyze the somatotype and body composition traits of elite-level male track and field competitors in India. Method: Thirty-eight male track and field athletes at the state and national level (Eleven jumpers, four middle-and long-distance runners, nineteen sprinters, and four throwers, took part in the study. Anthropometric measurements were performed for body mass, stature, 7 skinfold sites, 3 girths, and 2 breadths. Somatotypes, body fat %, fat mass and lean body mass for all subjects were also calculated. Results: The pairwise comparison analysis revealed significant differences in the endomorph component for throwers and athletes competing in sprint events (p = 0.000; 95% CI: -2.91 to -0.73), jump events (p = 0.000; 95% CI: -3.25 to -0.94), and middle- or long-distance events (p = 0.002; 95% CI: -3.46 to -0.67). The mesomorph component also revealed significant differences between throwers and athletes competing in sprint events (p = 0.035; 95% CI: -3.27 to -0.09), jump events (p = 0.013; 95% CI: -3.72 to -0.35), and middle- or long-distance events (p = 0.002; 95% CI: -5.00 to -0.92). Significant differences were found in the ectomorph component for jump and throw (p = 0.001; 95% CI: 0.72 to 3.31), for middle/long distance and sprint (p = 0.042; 95% CI: 0.04 to 2.48), for middle/long distance and throw (p = 0.000; 95% CI: 1.37 to 4.52), and for sprint and throw (p = 0.004; 95% CI: 0.46 to 2.91). Significant differences were found in the body fat percentage for jump and throw (p = 0.000; 95% CI: -7.50 to -1.96), for middle/long distance and throw (p = 0.004; 95% CI: -7.97 to -1.27), and for sprint and throw (p = 0.001; 95% CI: -6.86 to -1.64). Conclusion: Throwers were found to be more endomorphic mesomorphs, while middle-and long-distance runners were mesomorphic-ectomorphs, sprinters and jumpers were ectomophic-mesomorphs. Gaining a better understanding of the somatotypes of elite track and field athletes, helps to establish a benchmark for other Indian athletes in the sport, and help coaches improve their training methods.
The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Foreign Tourist Visits in Indonesia: GARCH Analysis
Authors: Hafiz Muhammad Sultan , Ismail Ghaffar , Wilda Marchadha Santi , Kartiasih Fitri
Published: September 2024

In this era of globalization, currency exchange rates are one of the crucial factors affecting a country's economy. The exchange rate of a country's currency plays an important role in economic stability and international trade, especially in the tourism sector. This study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis to identify patterns of rupiah exchange rate volatility using the Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (GARCH) model, and then examine whether these patterns have a significant correlation with the number of foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia. In analyzing the data, researchers conducted several classical assumption tests, namely the normality test and the heteroscedasticity test. The test results show that the data used, namely the rupiah exchange rate data and the number of foreign tourist visits, are not normally distributed and heteroscedastic. In this case, it resulted in researchers not use the Pearson correlation test so they used the Kendall-Tau correlation test and Granger Causality test which resulted in the two variables being correlated. Furthermore, GARCH modeling is carried out which provides forecasting on both data to increase in 2024. The results of this study are expected to provide a basis for consideration for stakeholders to determine policies, especially in the financial and tourism sectors.
Analysis Of Zakat Distribution Policy At Baitul Mal In Central Aceh Regency
Authors: Amelia Tri Karunia Putri , Anwar Saiful
Published: September 2024

The policy of the Baitul Mal in Central Aceh Regency regarding zakat distribution aims to combat poverty in the medium to long term. Collected zakat funds are managed organizationally by the Baitul Mal, emphasizing transparency and accountability. The study investigates zakat distribution programs, related policies, and challenges the Baitul Mal faces. It employs a qualitative approach to provide a scientific overview. Results are expected to show alignment with Quranic mandates, ensuring independent, transparent, and accountable practices. The research aims to depict the reality of zakat distribution policies as efforts to alleviate poverty, catering to recipients' needs (Mustahiq) through consumptive or productive means.
Pengaruh Trend Halal Lifestyle dan Gaya Hidup Terhadap Perilaku Belanja Mahasiswa
Authors: Siregar Rosnani , Aini Ihdi , Sagita Noni
Published: September 2024

This study explores the impact of the halal lifestyle trend and lifestyle on the shopping behavior of students at the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business (FEBI), UIN SYAHADA Padangsidimpuan. The research employs a quantitative approach, utilizing both primary and secondary data sources. Data was collected through the distribution of questionnaires to 96 respondents, and the analysis was carried out using SPSS version 23. The results of the study, as determined through partial (t-test) and simultaneous (F-test) analyses, reveal that the halal lifestyle trend does not significantly affect students' shopping behavior. On the other hand, the lifestyle variable demonstrates a positive and significant influence on students' shopping behavior. The combined effect of both the halal lifestyle trend and lifestyle is found to be positively and significantly correlated with the shopping behavior of FEBI UIN SYAHADA Padangsidimpuan students. In conclusion, the presence of the halal lifestyle trend does not result in an increase in students' expenditures or shopping behavior. However, lifestyle choices significantly impact students' shopping behavior, with higher lifestyle preferences leading to increased shopping activities.
O ciągach rozmieszczonych równomiernie
Authors: Gregosiewicz Adam
Published: September 2024

Jest to tekst związany z odczytem wygłoszonym na LXV Szkole Matematyki Poglądowej, Uogólnienia, Siedlce, sierpień 2022.
Pengaruh Serbuk Kaca Sebagai Substitusi Parsial Semen terhadap Kuat Tekan Beton Alir
Authors: Arsasuta Faris , Rochmah Nurul
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn the current construction development, concrete is the main material used because of its advantages in strength and durability. One of the innovations in the use of concrete is flow concrete, which allows use without compactors and has optimal viscosity. The use of glass powder as a partial substitution of cement is an attractive alternative because of its potential in improving concrete properties. Glass powder has a fairly large silica (SiO2) content of 75%. Silica has a strong relationship with the compressive strength of concrete. Proper silica in concrete mix can increase the compressive strength of concrete. This study aims to determine the effect of glass powder with variations of 0%, 6%, 8%, 10%, 12% on the compressive strength of flow concrete with a proportion of superplasticizer 1.5%. Compressive strength testing is carried out when concrete reaches the age of 7, 21, 28 days using cylindrical specimens measuring 15 × 30 cm. From the test results, the highest compressive strength value was obtained at 28 days concrete age, namely in an 8% glass powder mixture of 25.61 Mpa and the lowest compressive strength value in a 12% glass powder mixture of 21.26 Mpa. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that glass powder as a partial substitution of cement can increase the compressive strength of flow concrete with an optimal glass powder mixture of 8%. Keywords— Flowing Concrete, Glass Powder, Compressive Strength
KAJIAN OPTIMASI KOMBINASI LDPE, CPO, BAN DALAM SEBAGAI PENGIKAT TERHADAP CAMPURAN AC-WC
Authors: Refiyanni Meidia , Opirina Lissa , Ikhsan Muhammad , Azwanda Azwanda , Satria Andrisman , Tripoli Bambang
Published: September 2024

Abstract Infrastructure development continues to increase, especially on highway pavement, requiring a lot of materials such as coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, filler and asphalt (Pen 60/70) as a binder. However, the depletion of petroleum reserves which has an impact on the availability of asphalt has encouraged innovation to reduce its use. One potential innovation is the use of a combination of plastic waste (LDPE), Crude Palm Oil (CPO), and used inner tubes as an alternative binding material. This research examines the optimization of the use of this combination in the Asphalt Concrete-Wearing Course (AC-WC) mixture. Indonesia, as a tropical country with a significant area of oil palm plantations, produces abundant CPO. In addition, high use of plastic produces plastic waste that is difficult to decompose, and Indonesia is one of the largest contributors of plastic waste in the world. By utilizing this waste in road pavement, this research seeks to reduce environmental impacts while providing alternative solutions for pavement materials. Tests were carried out with three variations, namely V1 = 3% LDPE : 2% CPO : 10% inner tube : 85% pen 60/70;  V2 = 4%LDPE : 2%CPO : 10% inner tube : 84% pen 60/70; V3 = 5%LDPE : 2%CPO : 10% inner tube : 83% pen 60/70 to determine the characteristics of stability, flow, VMA, Void in Mix (VIM), VFB, and Marshall Quotient (MQ). The test results show that the Optimum Asphalt Content (KAO) value is 5.5%. All variations meet the minimum stability specifications set by Bina Marga(2018). Keywords : LDPE, CPO, Karet Ban Dalam, Pen 60/70, AC-WC