bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intervenções Terapêuticas Baseadas na Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental (TCC) para Transtornos de Ansiedade em Adolescentes
Authors: Paula Thaiza Pereira de , Oliveira Elisa Anawate de , Orsi Verena Cruz , Zucco Camille Gomes
Published: November 2023

Os transtornos de ansiedade são um desafio significativo na saúde mental dos adolescentes, afetando seu bem-estar e qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste resumo é destacar a eficácia das intervenções baseadas na TCC, com base em evidências, na redução dos sintomas de ansiedade e no aprimoramento da qualidade de vida e funcionamento social de adolescentes.
Avanços e Desafios no Controle Infeccioso em Cirurgia Geral, Relacionado a Procedimentos Minimamente Invasivos
Authors: Gomes Ronan Newgman , Castro Mariana Rodrigues de , Naufal Gustavo Garcia Agra , Feitosa Junior Nerisvaldo Gomes , Mishima Caio Arantes , Xavier Maria Eduarda Delgado , Guaraná Lucas Dias , Guerreiro Nicole Gonzaga , Pavoni Bianca de Campos , Chioveti Gabriela Ricalde , Ferreira Anna Maíra Massad Alves
Published: November 2023

O controle de danos ao paciente em leito cirúrgico é altamente orquestrado por toda rede hospitalar afim de garantir melhor condições de vida a esse paciente. A estratégia utilizada contou com estudos, tendo por base uma análise em plataformas como o Google Acadêmico, PubMed, SciELO, Medical Subject Heading (MeSH), nas quais cada fonte de dados contou com um estudo acerca dos títulos, assuntos e tipos específicos na língua portuguesa e inglesa.
Health promotion in elderly patients with hyponatremia related to polypharmacy: The nurse's role
Authors: Santos Cássia Rosa da Silva , Morais Estefany Bruna Alves da Silva , Biano Patrick de Sousa Siqueira , Oliveira Katiulcy Carvalho
Published: November 2023

Hyponatremia is a condition with a low concentration of sodium in the body that presents itself occasionally in long-lived patients, with greater aggravations in a scenario of polymedications. Objective: To analyze articles that address the theme: The importance of nurses' performance in health promotion in elderly people with hyponatremia. Method: This paper is a systematic literature review of integrative evaluation. The results find the necessary correlation between professional development, characteristics of the elderly person with hyponatremia and its implications regarding polymedication. Nurses are the main agents in health promotion, they know all the particularities of their patients, plan, implement and participate in the entire process. This work was developed with the purpose of sensitizing and providing learning to professionals, so that they are more engaged and participate in a more assertive way in the promotion of the health of the population in which they work.
Scientific advances in the concept of the relationship between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and food intolerance
Authors: Soares Rosa Leonôra Salerno , Saad Maria Auxiliadora Nogueira , Santos Marcia Maria Sales dos
Published: November 2023

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) continues to be a clinical challenge in the 21st century. It is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition and also the most common reason for referral to gastroenterology clinics. 1It can affect up to one in five people at some point in their lives and has a significant impact on quality of life and healthcare utilisation. The diagnosis of IBS is not confirmed by a specific test or structural abnormality. Today, the Rome III Criteria are the gold standard for diagnosing IBS. Several mechanisms and theories have been proposed about its etiology, but the biopsychosocial model is currently the most accepted for IBS. However, about two-thirds of patients with IBS have clinical symptoms induced by food intolerance, including gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. Common types of food intolerance include lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, FODMAP intolerance, and histamine intolerance, among which lactose intolerance and FODMAP intolerance are more common in IBS patients. The exact mechanism by which food intolerance is involved in IBS is not fully understood. The symptom complex would be the result of the interaction between psychological, behavioral, psychosocial and environmental factors. Recently, some studies have shown the possible role of histamine and its relationship with non-allergic intolerance as a mediator of digestive clinical manifestations in patients with IBS.3,4 In this chapter we will discuss the role of food intolerance in IBS through a summary of two articles published by our research group related to the role of food intolerance in the pathogenesis of IBS published in 2004 and 2010, respectively. 5,6 In these trials, we have already emphasized the importance and frequency of atopy and hyperreactivity in patients with IBS.
Comparison of clinical and radiographic changes in peri-implant tissues in two implant connection designs
Authors: Arias Melissa Botero , Botero Melissa Castaño , Ríos María Fernanda Quiroga , Patiño Jorge Eliecer
Published: November 2023

A dental implant is known as a piece composed of a biocompatible material that is inserted into the bone to replace the root of a tooth. There are different types of designs for internal connections between the implant and the abutment. Among the most commonly used are the conical connection (CC) and the internal hex connection (HI), the choice of one of them can determine the prognosis of the procedure. That said, a cross-sectional case report study was carried out where 10 implants inserted in 3 patients were observed, and clinical parameters such as probing depth, presence of bleeding, redness and gingival exudate were analyzed. In addition, radiographs measured the distance between the bone crest and the implant platform, on the mesial and distal surfaces, to assess bone loss.
Hypertensive kidney disease in Brazil between 2011 and 2021
Authors: Murrugarra Lais Kaori Sato , Luz Kelly Cristina Suzue Iamaguchi , Sanguino Gabriel Zanin , Silva Jéssica Vitória Nunes da , Frez Flávia Cristina Vieira , Sesnik Heitor Hortensi , Oliveira Isabela Tatiane de , Santos Gabriel Vale dos , Luckner Ana Clara , Felipin Larissa Carolina Segantini
Published: November 2023

Hypertensive kidney disease (HCD) is a progressive kidney injury that has its origin due to long-term poorly controlled arterial hypertension, even with prevention campaigns, hypertension is still an important public health problem. The aim of this study was to describe the number of deaths caused by hypertensive kidney disease in Brazil from 2011 to 2021. This is a descriptive, exploratory study with a quantitative approach, with data collected through access to the DATASUS health data platform. Within the period analyzed, the total number of deaths was 106,973. In the ten years evaluated, the year with the highest number was 2021, totaling 10,979 deaths due to hypertensive kidney diseases. Regarding gender, there were 1,360 deaths in men and 1,185 deaths in women. In view of the data obtained, it is observed that male and elderly patients (60 to 80 years or older) have a greater susceptibility to the development of comorbidities associated with hypertensive renal crisis. This trend can be explained by the fact that men, in general, tend to show less concern with health and lower adherence to self-care practices when compared to women.
Education and Pandemic: Covid-19 and its effects on learning
Authors: Gaia Everton Carlos Farias , Hingel Silvio Augusto de Almeida , Ribeiro Mílvio da Silva
Published: November 2023

The article relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and education, aiming to reflect on its implications for school learning in the pandemic context. It has interfered with the educational reality of students at all levels of education. Furthermore, it has also had an impact on the way modern society operates and lives since 2019. The concept of the COVID-19 pandemic and current educational thinking are developed in contrast to deficient educational systems, based on studies of the pandemic's occurrence and educational practices during and after the peak of pandemic events. In this context, potential classifications, and typologies of educational systems in response to the pandemic reality are explored in a general sense. The conclusion is dedicated to evaluating the implications and challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left significant marks on learning and the educational process in our educational institutions.
Applications for the social inclusion of people with disabilities and reduced mobility: A systematic literature review
Authors: Kunkel Maria Elizete , Lima Anderson da Silva , Fazan Leonardo Henrique
Published: November 2023

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can potentially enhance the independence of people with disabilities using mobile applications. Comparing the results of various applications in the literature can be challenging. This systematic literature review reveals the development of applications on mobility, spatial orientation, obstacle prevention, and access to urban information. The findings highlight the complexity involved in the development and the relevance of these tools in promoting the independence of users with disabilities, as well as collaborative efforts. Developing such applications is a complex task due to the heterogeneity of the end-users, requiring the identification of the necessary resources for each group. Innovations in modifying the urban environment allow everyone to enjoy life in the city. Conclusion: Social inclusion demands collaborative action from professionals from diverse fields, the general population, and the government in developing applications that meet the needs of all.
A Q-láz nemzetközi és hazai jogi szabályozása (Irodalmi összefoglaló)
Authors: Dobos Attila , Dobos Kristóf , Ózsvári László
Published: November 2023

A Q-láz egy világszerte előforduló zoonózis. A kórokozója egy obligát patogén intracellularis baktérium, a Coxiella burnetii, amelynek fő rezervoárjai a juh, a kecske és a szarvasmarha. A szerzők irodalmi adatok és hatályos jogszabályok alapján bemutatják a Q-lázzal kapcsolatos nemzetközi és hazai jogi előírásokat és külön részletezik annak a négy európai uniós tagállamnak a jogi szabályozását, ahol jelenleg Q-láz elleni nemzeti védekezési program zajlik. A 2021. évi hivatalos európai zoonózisjelentés alapján, hazánkban a Q-láz a leggyakrabban diagnosztizált humán zoonózis. Az európai adatokkal összehasonlítva Magyarországon a humán Q-láz az esetszám és a lakosságarányos előfordulás alapján is gyakran fordul elő.
The Role of Diplomacy in Shaping the Strategic Future of the International System
Authors: Nyakomitah Kenwilliams
Published: November 2023

With the development of diplomacy as a means of interaction between sovereign states, a new frontier was opened which the world has adopted with enthusiasm. However, there remains lessons from significant epochs concerning war and its engagement which offer crucial insights into international relations. By studying the relationship between politics and war we are able to discern that the threat to use, or actual use of, organised violence has been the hallmark of politicians against each other with the singular aim of gaining some political mileage. Consequently, the waging of war is done at the behest of politics and to the singular fulfilment of those political ideals. This study delves into the multifaceted role of war, peace, and diplomacy in the strategic history of the international system. It explores how these elements have shaped the global order, influenced the behavior of nations, and impacted the quest for stability and cooperation. Through a comprehensive analysis, this research seeks to illuminate the complex interplay between conflict and diplomacy, aiming to provide insights that can inform contemporary international relations and policymaking.
Shot Size Narration in the Mobile Media Era: Characteristics and Evolution
Authors: Yu Ziqi
Published: November 2023

The world has embraced the mobile media era, with mobile phones now deemed indispensable in people’s lives. In public spaces, such as subway stations or cafes, it is ubiquitous to witness individuals engrossed in their mobile phones and tablets, while books were once the primary pastime for time-killing. The evolution of mobile media and mobile networks has revolutionized the way we perceive and create images. Shot size categorization stands as a vital component within the language of visual representation. The narrative essence of shot size classification has taken on fresh attributes in the mobile era, evolving in sync with contemporary trends into a novel form.
Sustentabilidad en el turismo: estudio de caso de un hotel en el noroeste de México
Authors: Vizcarra Cárdenas Jazmín Gabriela , Artalejo Aguilar Cinthia Gabriela , Ochoa Jiménez Sergio , Leyva Osuna Beatriz Alicia
Published: November 2023

La sustentabilidad en las empresas hace referencia a la capacidad con la que cuenta una organización para dirigir su operación de manera responsable y equilibrada, tomando en cuenta los aspectos económicos, sociales y ambientales e implica adoptar prácticas para satisfacer necesidades actuales sin comprometer el futuro, por lo cual la presente investigación  tiene como objetivo analizar las prácticas sustentables, particularmente del aspecto ambiental, que el sector hotelero implementa en sus instalaciones. Para ello, se realizó un estudio de caso en un hotel de Ciudad Obregón, Sonora; México. Los datos recopilados se obtuvieron a través de una guía de entrevista semiestructurada con seis apartados relacionados con la dimensión ambiental de la sustentabilidad, los cuales se basan en: agua, aire, flora, fauna, energía, residuos y una sección de preguntas generales. Para la recopilación de datos las entrevistas fueron grabadas, una vez obtenidos los audios se transcribieron con el software Happy Scribe y la información fue procesada en Atlas.ti. Los resultados permiten afirmar que el hotel en estudio implementa y le da la importancia a las practicas sustentables, sin embargo, se les da mayor importancia a variables como el agua, energía, así como residuos y en menor medida al cuidado del aire, la flora y la fauna. Se recomienda dar seguimiento al cuidado de todos los recursos disponibles, debido a que cada uno se considera indispensable para un desarrollo sustentable.
Plataforma Moodle y las clases virtuales en las materias profesionales de la carrera Licenciatura en Análisis de Sistemas de la Facultad de Ciencias Aplicadas en el período 2020 – 2021
Authors: Mareco Martínez Sergio Adalberto
Published: November 2023

La investigación denominada Plataforma Moodle y las clases virtuales en las materias profesionales de la carrera Licenciatura en Análisis de Sistemas de la Facultad de Ciencias Aplicadas en el periodo 2020 -2021, tuvo como objetivo general Analizar el empleo de la Plataforma Moodle en el desarrollo de las clases virtuales en las materias profesionales de la carrera Licenciatura en Análisis de Sistemas de la Facultad de Ciencias Aplicadas en el periodo 2020 -2021, según la opinión de los educandos y educadores. La misma se efectuó en el año 2022 y 2023, siendo el diseño de investigación el no experimental, del tipo descriptivo de corte transversal con elementos mixtos, indagando a una población de 85 educandos y 18 educadores de la carrera de Licenciatura en Análisis de Sistemas. Las variables involucradas son Plataforma Moodle y clase virtual; la hipótesis de investigación fue, La utilización de la plataforma Moodle en el desarrollo de las clases virtuales en la carrera de Licenciatura en Análisis de Sistemas de la Facultad de Ciencias Aplicadas en el periodo 2020-2021 ha sido adecuada en términos de acceso a recursos, conexión, plugin, estrategias de enseñanza y posibilidad de interacción, lo que ha contribuido a un aprendizaje adecuado en tiempos de pandemia.
La motivación de los profesores para cursar programas universitarios de desarrollo profesional
Authors: Marroquín Bonilla Carlos Vinicio
Published: November 2023

No a todos los docentes activos en el sistema educativo nacional de Guatemala les interesa cursar programas universitarios de desarrollo profesional. Determinar qué motiva a los docentes que cursan programas universitarios de desarrollo profesional. El enfoque es cuantitativo, con alcance exploratorio y diseño no experimental, se aplicó un cuestionario a una muestra de 104 maestros egresados del programa de desarrollo profesional docente, comprendidos entre los 22 a los 55 años de edad, de ambos géneros, con nivel académico de pregrado universitario. Los docentes manifiestan mayor inclinación a la motivación interna que a la externa, sin embargo, los facilitadores del Programa Académico de Desarrollo Profesional Docente declaran que ellos los motivan de forma mixta, es decir, intrínseca y extrínseca. Los docentes que incursionan en programas universitarios de desarrollo profesional son impulsados por la motivación interna o intrínseca, declarando que es su responsabilidad docente, una meta o satisfacción personal, mejorar su desempeño y aumentar su autoestima, lo que les estimula a cursar este tipo de programas universitarios de desarrollo profesional.
Management Science for PAGTANAW 2050 Talent Development and Retention
Authors:   Bayan Innovation Group, Inc., Macaranas Federico
Published: November 2023

PAGTANAW 2050 unraveled Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Talent Development and Retention (TDR) decision-making challenges and implementing them for its four clusters to contribute to the end goal of an archipelagic marine nation within evolving national and global systems. The goals of the proposed Foresight Institute (FI) are viewed through two management science frameworks, input-process-output-outcome (IPOO) and Kotter’s Leading Change model, with illustrative summary cases following six STI TDR steps. The approaches reflect the practical aspects of operationalizing efficiency, using experts, and empathy for people as the science itself adjusts to changing organizational environments. (i) Beginning with the end in mind, foresight-capable people for various roles must be lifelong learners (Outputs). Decision challenges of training (who, why, etc.) are analyzed with a data science use case on regional STI TDR supply-demand imbalance for high-skills future needs and a prospective information technology-business process management (IT/BPM) expansion into data-intensive markets to meet new challenges in climate change or information systems (Outcomes). (ii) The leadership and guiding coalitions (Inputs) need intangible ideas with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) tools of emerging technologies like (AI) to transform people, e.g., the sense of urgency but patience for long-term foresight skills awareness, and the phronetic use of translational research for knowledge generation with multidisciplinary team for the overall good. (iii) Business Processes must consider where value is added highest in the IPOO, adjusting STI TDR activities to changing SWOT conditions - as shown in cases on process-induced learning in basic education, STEM retention through innovative first-year course design, and morphing problems in nursing STI. Foresight Institute failure may come from inputs/processes.
Đánh giá trực tuyến và mua sắm khách hàng: Phản ánh thực nghiệm trên TikTok
Authors: Cù Lê Xuân , Hoài Đoàn Thị Thu , Phương Trần Thị Lan , Lam Nguyễn Thanh
Published: November 2023

Nghiên cứu nhằm khám phá các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến độ tin cậy của đánh giá trực tuyến, từ đó xác định tác động của độ tin cậy đánh giá đến ý định mua sắm của khách hàng trên TikTok. Mô hình nghiên cứu được thiết lập dựa trên thuyết khả năng xây dựng thuyết phục (ELM). Mẫu nghiên cứu gồm 386 phiếu khảo sát được thu thập từ khách hàng đã và đang có ý định mua hàng qua các đánh giá trực tuyến trên TikTok. Nghiên cứu sử dụng mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính (SEM) để kiểm định mô hình. Kết quả chỉ ra độ tin cậy của đánh giá trực tuyến chịu ảnh hưởng bởi 4 yếu tố: tính chính xác, tính kịp thời, độ phổ biến và cảm nhận tích hữu ích; đồng thời độ tin cậy đánh giá thúc đẩy ý định mua sắm trên TikTok. Cuối cùng, nghiên cứu thảo luận về một số hàm ý học thuật và quản trị.
Reflexivity on medicalisation of the mind and the biomedical invasion on being human
Authors: Mapaling Curwyn , Naidu Thirusha
Published: November 2023

Clinical psychology practice is characterised by three core functions; assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. We challenge the biomedical imperative in clinical psychology through our shared personal experiences in training as clinical psychologists in South Africa. We pose that the training of clinical psychologists historically was and continues to be focused through a biomedical lens. Alluding to the perennial debate on the relevance of psychology and current arguments around the contemporary relevance of clinical psychologists’ training; we propose clinical-community psychology as the main way forward for psychology practice in South Africa. Our position is that in South Africa, clinical psychology training and services should be appropriate and equitable in response to the needs of individuals and communities. We highlight the lack of contextual relevance that has been perpetuated in most of the clinical psychology training programmes. This misplaced historical legacy does not serve the people within the South African context. Current and future clinical psychology training should be re-aligned toward the service of members of the South African communities and settings.
Uma Análise do Workshop de Modelagem e Simulação em Sistemas Intensivos de Software
Authors: Pedro Ramos E. , Bulcão-Neto Renato de F. , Coutinho Emanuel , Graciano Neto Valdemar V.
Published: November 2023

O Workshop de Modelagem e Simulação de Sistemas Intensivos em Software (MSSiS) se consolidou como um fórum de pesquisas relacionadas a modelos executáveis em um espectro amplo, incluindo sua modelagem e simulação. Este trabalho apresenta uma análise do MSSiS de 2019 a 2022. Analisamos um total de 32 estudos publicados ao longo desses quatro anos e foi realizada uma análise do índice h do Google Acadêmico. Os estudos foram posteriormente classificados para subsidiar discussões sobre o futuro do evento.
Utilizando Teoria das Filas e Simulação de Alocação de Recursos em Ambientes de Desenvolvimento de Software
Authors: Pinheiro Francisco V. , Silva Maria , Bezerra Carla , Coutinho Emanuel
Published: November 2023

A gestão de projetos é considerada crucial para o sucesso de empresas de diversos segmentos. A alocação distribuída de recursos humanos é uma tarefa que pode maximizar a eficiência dos recursos e otimizar o desempenho dos negócios. O desenvolvimento de software é uma atividade que envolve diferentes papéis e atividades, muitas vezes simultaneamente. Apesar da disponibilidade de modelos genéricos para o processo de manutenção de software, há necessidade de métodos de modelagem específicos para os processos de software atuais. Este trabalho apresenta a utilização de teoria das filas e processos estocásticos em projetos de desenvolvimento de software, comparando métricas de alocação de recursos e estimativa de esforço.
A review on the infrastructure and tool support for Model-Driven Engineering in the automation of the petrochemical industry
Authors: Correia Carlos Eduardo Xavier , Becker Leandro Buss , Basso Fabio Paulo
Published: November 2023

Automation is a fundamental part of the oil industry, responsible for ensuring productivity and process safety. The application of control systems is carried out through different software applications, which are often unable to exchange data (models) within each other. This is a significant limitation for the overall design process. To address this issue, the use of the Model-Driven Engineering for Petrochemical Industry Automation (M4PIA) platform is proposed. M4PIA is capable of accommodating the software applications Automated Procedures Module (MPA) and Environment for Modeling, Simulation, and Operation (EMSO), both of which are used by the Brazilian state-owned company Petrobras.
Canceled: Detailed Anatomy of Uveal Tract (Iris, Ciliary Body and Choroid)
Authors: Kumar Raj , Kumar Sunil
Published: November 2023

The uveal tract consists of three parts: iris, ciliary body and choroid. Iris is the colored part of the eye, which makes the pupil regulate the light rays. The ciliary body consists of a ring of muscles tissue that changes the shape of the lens and secretes the clear fluid (aqueous humor) that fills the inside of the eye (anterior segment). And the choroid tissue is thin filled with blood vessels that are part of the middle layer of the eye ball between the sclera (white outer layer of the eye) and the retina (the inner layer of nerve tissue at the back of the eye). The choroid is a layer of blood vessels and connective tissue that lines the back of the eye and supplies nutrients to the retina. Together, these three structures make up the uveal tract and play important roles in the anatomy and function of the eye. This book chapter will explain about the Uveal anatomy and Physiology, its understanding.
Pioneers against Stigma: Access to Family Planning in the Caribbean
Authors: Frame Tonia , Sheerattan-Bisnauth Patricia , Delph Yvette , Nunes Fred
Published: November 2023

In the English-speaking Caribbean, internationally-funded local NGOs pioneered the introduction of family planning, a game-changer in women’s empowerment, ensuring access to women who cannot afford private physicians. These NGOs faced social controversy and cleared the space for governments to introduce the service in primary care clinics. As governments have cautiously stepped into this space, Family Planning Associations have lost clientele and not benefitted from significant government contributions. After 50 years, they remain fragile and dependent on foreign funds. They have been buffeted by the winds of the US Gag Rule, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the drive from IPPF to provide more comprehensive services, including abortion. Small size and stigma are obstacles to attracting high quality board members, and grant reductions make staff salaries unattractive to skilled professionals. The purpose of the paper is to explore the history, growth, gender bias, and the struggles for sustainability among family planning associations across the Caribbean region.
Barriers and Challenges in the Acceptance and Continuation of Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
Authors: Sinha Tripti
Published: November 2023

Postpartum family planning (PPFP) interventions have immense potential to address the unmet contraceptive need in women from the time their baby is delivered till a variable period in their reproductive span. Postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) is one among the birth-spacing and birth-limiting contraceptive options. They have most attributes of an ideal contraceptive providing prolonged contraception akin to permanent contraceptives with scope of reversibility should the reproductive intentions of the couple change in future. This appeals to the societies and religious communities, who oppose permanent contraception. However, the acceptance and long-term continuation of the IUCD remains limited to and fails to total fertility rates (TFR) in populations who need it most. Global studies indicate this is often due to service providers’ adverse negative perception of PPIUCD, poor counseling skills, lack of technical skills in its insertion, and logistical limitations in various health facilities where deliveries occur, as well as the women’s and their family’s perspective about it rather than any intrinsic adverse characteristic of the device. The chapter is discourse about PPIUCD from multiple dimensions to define the barriers and challenges to its use in current practice. Interventions suggested may be incorporated into the national PPFP policy and program implementation as it is rolled out as a sustainable population control measure with far-reaching implications.
Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Various Healthcare Settings
Authors: O. Popoola Olanrewaju
Published: November 2023

Antimicrobial resistance is a global health problem associated with mortality, morbidity, and socioeconomic losses. Given the rapid evolution of microorganisms and the scarcity of novel antimicrobials, it is important to implement strategies that promote appropriate, evidence-based use of antimicrobials to preserve their efficacy. These strategies and interventions are collectively referred to as antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). AMS interventions are focused on ensuring that the right antimicrobials are given at the right dose to the right patient, through the right route and for the right duration of time in order to improve patient outcomes, reduce side effects from inappropriate antimicrobial use and reduce the cost of therapy. AMS interventions include providing patient and public education; educating health professionals; ensuring evidence-based antimicrobial use; strengthening infection prevention and control practices; and prioritizing “one health” focused strategies to mitigate AMR in humans, animals, and the environment. Successful antimicrobial stewardship programs possess seven core elements as recommended by the CDC- leadership commitment, education of health professionals, accountability, drug expertise, action-oriented implementations, regular tracking of adherence to stewardship processes, and reporting. Stewardship interventions are successfully implemented when healthcare workers and stakeholders perceive the benefits of the program to be more than the effort required to implement the change.
The Contribution of Autotrophic Nitrogen Oxidizers to Global Nitrogen Conversion
Authors: Chuang Hui-Ping , Ohashi Akiyoshi , Harada Hideki
Published: November 2023

The accumulation of ammonium (NH4+-N) and nitrous oxide (N2O-N) in the environment is causing concern due to their ecological impacts and contribution to global warming. Autotrophic nitrogen oxidizers, including aerobic ammonium-oxidizing archaea and bacteria, anaerobic ammonium oxidizer and nitrite oxidizers, play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by facilitating the removal of nitrogenous residues from the environment. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) like nitrite (NO2−-N) and nitrate (NO3−-N) are produced as key immediate products during the conversion of NH4+-N or N2O-N. Additionally, these autotrophic microbes utilize carbon dioxide (CO2) for cell synthesis, thereby mitigating the greenhouse effect. Preliminary results pointed out that nitrogen oxidizers could effectively remove NH4+-N and NOx from sewage and wastewater systems at the loading rate lower than 0.5 kg N/m3-day. Moreover, this family could also reduce the greenhouse N2O-N through oxidizing pathway, attaining the maximum reduction of 25.2-fold the annual N2O production.
Having a New Point in Each Story: Potential Insertions of Theater in Childhood Education
Authors: Janiaski Flávia
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the possibilities of using storytelling as a way to insert theater in early childhood education. For that, I developed a Scenic-Narrative Experience based on the William Shakespeare’s plays The Tempest, which had as its main objective the use of space and materialities to involve children in the story. Early childhood education, the first school stage for children, is a time of great change and development for them. All learning and cognitive, motor, physical, social and emotional development go through playful experiences and play. Two qualities that we find in theatrical work. In this way, the focus of the research developed was to place the telling, narrating and playing as elements belonging to the theater. In Brazil, early childhood education addresses children from zero to 5 years old; however, this study is specifically for children from three to 5 years old, addressing three guiding axes: storytelling, theater with children and scenic space. Having children as protagonists and research participants. Documentary analysis, fieldwork and literature review were present in the applied methodology.
Labor Market Organization in Ukraine: Challenges and Perspectives
Authors: Nosova Olga
Published: November 2023

The chapter aims to analyze the Ukrainian labor market organization in the condition of military aggression against Ukraine. The Ukrainian economy encounters devastating destruction and loss of economic entities, enormous capital, and labor. Owing to the displacement of a considerable number of people from territories where fighting is taking place, the number of jobs dropped and the unemployment rate increased. Internal migrants put additional pressure on the labor market in Ukraine. The deterioration in the labor market situation was associated with a drop in living standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the service sector suffer from a reduction in the population of cities, which causes both a reduction in the demand for services and a reduction in the supply of highly qualified specialists. Small businesses feel caught between the minimum possible sale of their products and the reduced demand. The basic research questions are identifying and estimating the urgent needs of the labor market and capital. It will be directed to define sectors that can accelerate the process of rebuilding the economy. Diversifying the economy, increasing product/service sophistication, using comparative advantages, and transferring resources (both labor and capital) lead to more productive activities and a rise in well-being.
Life Cycle Assessment of Natural Gas Power Plant: Calculation of Impact Potentials
Authors: Akanni Olanrewaju Oludolapo , Ezekiel Ige Oluwafemi , Dorcas Akintayo Busola , Ali Ahad
Published: November 2023

Natural gas is a growing energy source worldwide, with its market share increasing steadily. It is one of the primary fuels used in electricity production. Its high thermodynamic quality and low environmental impact make it the fastest growing energy source in the global energy sector. Natural gas is a relatively clean and efficient fuel, making it a good choice for electricity production and heating. Using natural gas in gas power plants and industrial thermal applications will reduce harmful pollutants. Despite its significance, it is crucial to understand its potential impact on the electricity supply. The objective of this study is to conduct a life cycle assessment from cradle-to-gate of a natural gas power plant to understand the impact on the global warming (GWP) potential, freshwater eutrophication potential (FEP) and terrestrial acidification potential (TAP) categories when producing 1 kWh of electricity. Using the SimaPro (version 9.2) software package and Rest of the World data to model the cradle-to-gate scenario, the study found that the processing of natural gas is the most crucial stage in all three impact categories, making it the hotspot (37-95%) for GWP, FEP and TAP, with CO2 contributing the most at the GWP, PO4 at FEP and NOx at TAP.
Finding New Connections between Concepts from Medline Database Incorporating Domain Knowledge
Authors: Weikang Yang , S.M. Mazharul Hoque Chowdhury , Wei Jin
Published: November 2023

In this digital world, data is everything and significantly impacts our everyday lives. Interestingly, in this small world, everything is part of an ecosystem, where everything is connected, directly or indirectly. The same thing happens to data as well. In most cases, it may seem like a particular topic does not have any connection with another one, but in reality, they are connected through a mutually related topic. Therefore, in this research, we will discuss an adaptive model modified from the ABC model by Don R. Swanson, a Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) Model, to find the hidden connections between Concepts of Interest. The model demonstrates that two topics, “A” and “C,” are different and have no relationship. But they have a common topic, “B,” that can be used to connect topics “A” and “C.” This famous model will be used in this discussion to connect Medical Concepts.
Preschool Improvement Practices
Authors: Katharina Jacobsson Anna
Published: November 2023

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) are current interests in many countries following international studies that show the importance of children starting their early years within a high-quality education and caring environment, which include health and well-being. This chapter is based on an action-research study, where four preschools explore the children’s and preschool staff’s experiences of activities that create recovery. The aim was: How can the theory of practice architecture be used to understand preschool staff and children’s experiences of activities that provide well-being, and what promotes alternatives hinder the process? With the support of practice architecture, arrangements have been made visible that promote or hinder the preschools’ work towards creating learning environments and activities that contribute to recovery The practice is shaped by the cultural-discursive, material-economic, and social-political arrangements that frame the practice and constrain or enable it. The result shows for instance that knowledge and a shared understanding of phenomena are necessary for the process, and that planned actions could be hindered by work environment laws and employee absences. The children’s input about recovery and what they liked or disliked gave insights into how the preschools could arrange activities catering to different needs and wishes.
Integration of Motor, Cognitive, Nutritional, Metabolic, and Epigenetic Influence Variables Related to Early Childhood as a Tool to Promote Child Development at Kindergarten Schools
Authors: Paula Dantas Passos Ana
Published: November 2023

Child development comprises interdependent dimensions which embrace physiological adjustments to disturbances caused by epigenetic modulations of genes in response to physical and social environmental influences, which, in turn, shape the health of children during their development, and reflect on their learning, behavior, and physical and mental well-being through their life span. It is a dynamic process in which children turns from a totally dependent on their caregiver to a human being who responds to one who perceptions in a planned, organized, and independent way. Promoting the conditions for a children’s healthy development depends on knowing how it manifests in different aspects through their development. In the present work, cognition, motricity, nutrition, metabolism, and epigenetics during child development were studied in an integrative and multidisciplinary manner based on the last 40 years of research on child development; with the use of sensitive periods as parameters, whose plasticity is greater than in any other period in life, and which is translated into windows of opportunity for healthy interventions to suggest stimuli according to a specific milestone, democratizing such knowledge, thus making it accessible and functional to parents, teachers, and caregivers of children from zero to 6 years of age.
Perspective Chapter: Ways to Improve the Ecological State of Abandoned Quarries in Countries with Mountainous Terrain
Authors: Asatryan John
Published: November 2023

The wall stone of a correct form is one of the main construction materials used in Armenia and other countries with mountainous terrain. The current technology of stone cutting using rail-mounted machines is ineffective due to various reasons. These include excessive cutting forces, vibrations, formation of chips and cracks, incomplete cutting of benches resulting in remnants left at the quarry bottoms, and significant accumulation of waste. These problems have severe environmental consequences. In countries with mountainous regions and limited quarry lengths, the problem of inefficient stone cutting is even more pronounced. Over the past few decades, and particularly after the devastating earthquake of 1988, stone quarries have been operated without considering environmental regulations. Many quarries have been abandoned as well. The author proposes two approaches to improve the mountain ecosystem: the conversion of abandoned quarries into a connected network of small reservoirs and the development of new trackless stone-mining machines equipped with wheels instead of rails. These innovations enable the extraction of the wall stones minimizing waste and reducing harm to the ecosystem. The addition of forest zones around the reservoirs can further mitigate the environmental impact of quarries by reducing stone dust release into the atmosphere.
Fashion-Strategizing Leadership in Sports
Authors: Sergeevna Khvorostyanaya Anna
Published: November 2023

Technology today plays a pivotal role in shaping societies, economies, and personal lives. The intersection of fashion and technology in the sports industry has led to innovations that enhance performance, safety, and style. The fashion industry as a vivid representation of the creative economy has limitless potential for meeting the major challenges of technological superiority in different industries. The sports industry has long been a championship of more than just a person’s talent, but also the right strategy application to ensure victory. Technology transfer can be an effective tool for cooperation between the fashion and sports industries. This article proposes a strategic model for the creation of a technology transfer center adapted to the needs of sports. The basis of strategic conceptualization has become the strategy theory and methodology of strategizing developed by Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Life-time), Dr. Sc. (Econ.) Vladimir L. Kvint and fashion-strategizing process methodology. The methods of induction and deduction, synthesis and analysis were used in the study. Further research could be devoted to assessing the effectiveness of such center. The practical significance of the study is related to the solution’s implementation possibility proposed by the author in science and technology policy.
Tracing the Domestic Pig Using the Omics Technologies
Authors: Djurkin Kušec Ivona , Gvozdanović Kristina
Published: November 2023

Pork represents one of the most important sources of protein in the human diet. Consumers today expect their food to be safe and of expected quality. Therefore, traceability and originality of the product must be guaranteed. This chapter provides an overview of the different approaches used for traceability and authentication of pork and pork products. Different DNA-based methods for meat speciation and authentication are described and their potential for use in the pork industry is highlighted.
Perspective Chapter: Dynamic Timing Enhanced Computing for Microprocessor and Deep Learning Accelerators
Authors: Gu Jie , Joseph Russ
Published: November 2023

Modern microprocessors such as CPU, GPU, and the recent deep learning accelerators exhibit significant runtime timing variation, i.e. dynamic timing slack due to the diverse instructions and programs being executed inside the processor cores. Many studies show that only in a small fraction of the system execution, e.g. 13% of the time, the processors fully occupy its dedicated clock cycle. This brings a new opportunity to enhance the processors and accelerators’ performance by exploiting the dynamic timing slack based on the instructions being executed inside the programs. This chapter presents the recent developments on the “dynamic timing enhanced computing scheme” where excessive runtime timing margin is utilized for boosting the computing performance on both microprocessors and deep learning accelerators. Simulation and test chip measurement results are presented to elaborate the benefits of the dynamic timing enhanced computing scheme in terms of performance and energy saving on modern processors. Both hardware design and software techniques using compiler optimization are presented as a holistic solution.
Action before the Extinction of Endangered Sturgeon Species: With Emphasis on Stock Enhancement and Conservation
Authors: Bozkurt Yusuf , Chebanov Michael
Published: November 2023

Sturgeons are one of the most valuable fish species in the world due to their pleasant meat, famous black caviar, and isinglass. Sturgeons are believed to be among primitive groups of vertebrates in the world and have been described as “living fossils”. It is assumed that they have been living in the natural waters of the northern hemisphere of the world for 200 million years. Their natural populations are now highly endangered because of overfishing for their black caviar and delicate flesh, destruction of spawning habitat, pollution of freshwater, and human-constructed barriers to access spawning migration. Nowadays, living populations have little chance of survival without stock enhancement and sustainable conservation programs. This review document presents general features of current restoration programs and describes how stock enhancement and conservation strategies can be used to recover Eurasian-based sturgeon resources in peril.
Suboptimal Child Feeding and Its Determinants
Authors: Degefa Nega
Published: November 2023

Inappropriate feeding during the early childhood period plays a detrimental role in the child’s growth, development, and overall health. Some of these are suboptimal feeding practices, which have a negative impact on a child’s nutritional status and well-being. Suboptimal child feeding is a common problem in developing countries, despite the efforts that have been made to address it. This book chapter explores the determinants of suboptimal child feeding and identifies the various factors that contribute to it among caregivers. By reviewing existing literature and the author’s prior work, the chapter provides comprehensive insights into suboptimal feeding during childhood and its contributing factors. The book chapter reviews recent research on suboptimal child feeding practices and contributing factors. It also presents the findings and interprets the researcher’s own work on the topic. The chapter highlights the importance of the research findings in enriching the existing body of knowledge and informing future research in the field. It also concludes that a multidimensional approach is needed to address the socioeconomic, maternal, family, and environmental factors that contribute to suboptimal child-feeding practices. This approach will help to ensure better health outcomes for children.
Occurrences of Cadmium, Arsenic, Lead, and Mercury in Potable Water in Greater Gaborone, Botswana: Implications for Public Health
Authors: Mbongwe Bontle , T. Odirile Phillimon , Letsholo Baemedi , Lesetedi Bigani , Tapera Roy , Mmualefe Lesego , Molebatsi Mpho , Mosekiemang Tlou , Zetola Nicola
Published: November 2023

Heavy metals, such as cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg), are often detected in water, causing detrimental effects to human health. This study assessed Cd, As, Pb, and Hg concentrations in drinking water from the greater Gaborone water distribution system supply area. The Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass spectrometry was used to analyze 200 water samples from water treatment reservoirs, the distribution line, households, and bottled water. Heavy metal pollution was calculated using the heavy metal pollution index (HPI). Average heavy metal concentrations were in the order of Pb > Hg > As > Cd in the overall study, with lead exceeding the permissible limit set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) in all the samples. Average lead concentrations from indoor taps were 15 times more than untreated raw water. HPI values were respectively 33.2 and 0.74 for the World Health Organization (WHO) and Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS). An increase in heavy metal concentrations post-water treatment suggests inadequate system maintenance and possible contamination of water during the distribution system from copper and lead soldered pipes. Further research on the treatment infrastructure and plumbing activities is suggested.