bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Evolution of Patient Empowerment and Its Impact on Healthcare's Future (Preprint)
Authors: Mesko Bertalan , deBronkart Dave , Dhunnoo Pranavsingh , Nóra Árvai , Katonai Gellért
Published: May 2024

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In the 21st century, healthcare has been going through a paradigm shift called digital health. Due to major advances and breakthroughs in information technologies, most recently artificial intelligence (AI), the patriarchy of the doctor-patient relationship has started evolving towards an equal-level partnership with initial signs of patient autonomy. Being an underused resource for centuries, patients have started to contribute to their care with information, data, insights, preferences and knowledge.
It is important to recognize that at its core, digital health represents a cultural transformation, where patient empowerment has likely played the most significant role in driving these changes.
This paper traces the remarkable journey of patient empowerment from its nascent stages to its current prominence in shaping healthcare's future. Spanning over two and a half decades, we explore pivotal moments and technological advancements that have revolutionized the patient's role in healthcare.
We delve into the historical milestones that have challenged and redefined societal norms around agency, drawing parallels between patient empowerment and broader social movements, such as the women’s suffrage and civil rights movements.
Through these lenses, we argue that patient empowerment is not solely a function of knowledge or technology but requires a fundamental shift in societal attitudes, policies, healthcare culture and practices.
As we look to the future, we posit that the continued empowerment of patients will play a pivotal role in the development of more equitable, effective, and personalized healthcare systems. This paper calls for an ongoing commitment to fostering environments that support patient agency, access to resources, and the realization of patient potential in navigating and contributing to their health outcomes with an emphasis on the emerging significance of patient design.
Evaluating the Cognitive Levels of Generative AI via Bloom’s Taxonomy: A Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Huang Kuan-Ju , Liu Cheng-Heng , Wu Chien-Chun , Sheu Bor-Ching , Yang Chih-Wei
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Generative AI has garnered awareness in the medical field, yet its potential is constrained by inherent limitations. By responding to inputs through predicting the next word from its memory-based archive, we aim to explore some of these constraints from a medical education and psychological perspective, utilizing Bloom’s taxonomy.

OBJECTIVE

To assess AI's cognitive functions in the medical sector by examining its performance through medical licensing exams and applying Bloom's taxonomy.

METHODS

Questions from the Taiwan Medical Licensing Examination (TMLE) (August 2022) and the third step of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) (August 2022) were classified based on Bloom's taxonomy levels. The ChatGPT versions were tasked through individual prompts, with questions entered separately into ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 using different accounts. After each response, the chat logs were erased and reset to ensure the independence of each answer. Responses from ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4, collected between January and February 2024, were analyzed. The questions from both exams were available online during the study period.

RESULTS

Although the overall performance of ChatGPT-4 surpassed that of ChatGPT-3.5, the analysis of responses from both models across various cognitive levels revealed no significant correlation between their performance and the levels of Bloom's taxonomy. This lack of significance persisted even when considering the strength of ChatGPTs in their extensive databases classified under "remember," compared to other cognitive levels labeled as "non-remember."

CONCLUSIONS

In the medical field, ChatGPT models may utilize their "remember" function to answer all types of questions across all categories defined by Bloom's taxonomy. Further research is required focusing on different versions, medical specialties, and the level of difficulty assessed by individuals from various backgrounds.
Características del entorno biopsicosocial de los niños con sobrepeso y obesidad
Authors: Cedillo Pérez Monserrat
Published: May 2024

La obesidad infantil es un problema de salud pública, ya que en los últimos 20 años han aumentado considerablemente los casos a nivel mundial, convirtiéndose en una pandemia, que afecta la salud de los niños de manera crónica, a mediano y largo plazo. De acuerdo con el informe del 2014 de la Comisión para acabar con la obesidad infantil de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) en el mundo el número de menores de 5 años que padecen sobrepeso u obesidad aumentó de 32 millones en 1990 a 42 millones en 2013, y el Banco Mundial reporta que en países de ingresos bajos y medianos la prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad infantil en preescolares supera el 30 %; de mantenerse esa tendencia, el número de menores de 5 años con sobrepeso aumentará a 70 millones en 2025 (OMS, 2020). En México se desconoce cuáles son los factores biopsicosociales que tienen en común los pacientes pediátricos con sobrepeso y obesidad, por lo que en este artículo se realiza una revisión de diferentes propuestas para abordar la intervención en esta población y los factores contextuales que pueden estar involucrados para poder generar un verdadero cambio en el abordaje de esta enfermedad y que este se vea reflejado en la disminución de su incidencia.
Papilomatosis cloacal en una guacamaya ala verde (Ara chloropterus)
Authors: Sánchez Godoy Félix Domingo , Tello Rego Carmen del Rocío , Uribe Arteta Aarón Guillermo , Morales Luna Juan Carlos , Morales Salinas Elizabeth
Published: May 2024

Descripción del caso. Guacamaya ala verde (Ara chloropterus) de 10 años de edad, que presentó un prolapso cloacal y miasis, 9 años antes fue diagnosticada con papilomatosis cloacal. 
Hallazgos clínicos. Prolapso cloacal con miasis y papiloma en cloaca
Tratamiento y evolución. Se sospechó de reincidencia de papilomatosis cloacal por lo que fue tratada con nitrato de plata al 1% respondiendo positivamente; sin embargo, el ave presentó anorexia y depresión progresiva hasta llegar a la inconsciencia, posteriormente fallece.
Pruebas de laboratorio.  Se realizó la necropsia sistémica del ave y se tomaron muestras de diferentes órganos para realizar histopatología. Se diagnóstico distensión del celoma y cloacal grave, uricosis visceral y un granuloma micótico.
Relevancia clínica. Es importante el diagnóstico temprano de la papilomatosis asociado a mucosas, para establecer un tratamiento oportuno, lo que mejora el pronóstico de los pacientes, ya que en los casos severos de papilomatosis existe una alta mortalidad de las aves debido a los efectos que genera la presencia de la neoplasia en cloaca o en la orofaringe que son los sitios donde generalmente se presenta.
Çaltıcak (Taşkısığı) Gölü (Sakarya, Türkiye) Balık Türlerinin Boy-ağırlık İlişkileri ve Kondisyon Faktörleri
Authors: Aydın Erdinç , Şen Özdemir Nurgül , Sökmen Teoman Özgür
Published: May 2024

Çaltıcak (Taşkısığı) Gölü'nde (Sakarya/Türkiye) ticari balıkçılık yapan balıkçılardan elde edilen farklı familyalara ait 8 balık türünün (Cyprinidae'den Bilicca bjoerkna, Scardinus erythrophthalmus ve Carassius gibelio, Esocidae'den Esox lucius, Siluridae'den Silurus glanis, Percidae’den Perca fuliviatilis, Tincidae'den Tinca tinca ve Leuciscidae'den Abramis brama) boy-ağırlık ilişkileri (LWR) ve Fulton kondüsyon faktörü (KF) incelenmiştir. Balık türlerinin LWR'leri ve KF'leri Mart 2021-Mart 2022 tarihleri arasında analiz edilmiştir. S. erythrophthalmus ve T. tinca izometrik büyüme gösterirken, C. gibelio ve E. lucius pozitif allometrik, B. bjoerkna, S. glanis ve P. fuliviatilis ve A. brama’nın negatif allometrik büyüme gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. Balık türlerinin en düşük KF değerleri S. glanis'de (0.62) ve E. lucius'a (0.69) da belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada, Çaltıcak Gölü'ndeki balık türlerinin LWR'leri ve KF değerleri hakkında elde edilen bilgilerin, bölgedeki ticari balıkçılık ve balıkçılık yönetimi açısından yarar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
PLANTAS MEDICINAIS UTILIZADAS PELOS POVOS RIBEIRINHOS EM COMUNIDADES NO MUNICÍPIO DE MANICORÉ-AMAZONAS, BRASIL
Authors: PRESTES CLARA FERREIRA , BRAGA MARIA DE NAZARÉ DA SILVA , BRITO DORACI DE SOUZA , BATISTA FELIPE ALMEIDA , SOUZA FÁBIO GERALDO DE , SILVA GUILHERME ABADIA DA , CRUZ PRISCILA BELEZA , Lima Renato Abreu
Published: May 2024

Desde o início de sua existência, o homem tem se relacionado com as plantas e animais. Na Amazônia, a utilização de plantas medicinais é uma prática comum entre as populações ribeirinhas da Região Norte. As plantas são utilizadas como fonte indispensável quando se fala em tratar das enfermidades da saúde dos povos amazonenses. O presente estudo teve como objetivo realizar um levantamento sobre o conhecimento e uso de plantas medicinais em duas comunidades do município de Manicoré-AM. Os dados foram coletados entre os meses de fevereiro/maio de 2019 por meio de entrevistas, utilizando a técnica snowball (bola de neve) a fim, de levantar as espécies medicinais utilizadas, bem como a parte da planta e forma de preparo. Assim, as espécies mais citadas pelos moradores foram: uxi liso (Endopleura uchi Huber), castanheira (Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl), copaíba (Copaifera spp), jambu (Acmella oleracea L.), unha de gato (Uncaria tomentosa Wild), crajiru (Arrabidaea chica Verlot.), sucuuba (Himatanthus sucuuba Spruce ex Müll. Arg.), boldo (Plectranthus barbatus Andrews) e sacaca (Croton cajucara Benth). Além disso, os moradores citaram utilizar essas espécies para tratamento/alívio de doenças relacionadas ao fígado, gastrite e inflamações geral entre outras, onde as partes utilizadas são as folhas e cascas, e sua forma de preparo é por meio de chás. Em virtudes dos dados mencionadas este estudo se fez necessário, pois são povos que usufruem de um vasto conhecimento e apresentam uma medicina popular bastante rica, com grande diversidade de espécies vegetais e usos por parte da população.
DESEMPENHO AGRONÔMICO DE CULTIVARES DE ALFACE EM CASA DE VEGETAÇÃO NO MUNICÍPIO DE BREVES - PA
Authors: Machado Douglas Balieiro , Quaresma Iana Vitória Ribeiro , Soares Juliana Carmo , Oliveira Ivanildo Amorim , Freitas Ludmila , Araújo Haroldo Ferreira de , Macedo Amon Rafael de , Campos Milton Cesar Costa , Santos Robson Vinício dos , Almeida Romária Gomes de
Published: May 2024

Dentre o cultivo de hortaliças desenvolvidas no mercado interno brasileiro, a alface (Lactuca sativa) destaca-se pela importância econômica e produtiva, além de suas propriedades nutricionais. No entanto, tratando-se das condições climáticas da região de Marajoara – PA, o cultivo e a adaptabilidade de algumas hortaliças torna-se um desafio. Deste modo, objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho agronômico de dez cultivares de alface em Marajoara, precisamente na cidade de Breves - PA. O experimento foi realizado em casa de vegetação do IFPA – Campus Breves, com um DIC, havendo dez cultivares e sete repetições. Foram realizadas avaliações foliares e no caule, tendo os dados submetidos à análise de variância, sendo realizada também análise de fatores e de componentes principais (ACP). Logo, observou-se que as cultivares Mimosa e Olinda (crespa) apresentaram melhor desempenho agronômico e a análise multivariada foi eficiente, sendo possível agrupar e relacionar as cultivares com características homogêneas, tendo destaque para as cultivares crespas.
PROJETO SOCIAL ESPORTIVO E RESILIÊNCIA: O CASO DO PROJETO SORRIA
Authors: Monteiro Luciana Bernardes Vieira de Rezende Hersen , Araújo Carla Isabel Paula da Rocha de , Silva Carlos Alberto Figueiredo da
Published: May 2024

O objetivo geral deste estudo foi identificar a percepção de alunos sobre o Projeto SOrriA (Projeto Social de Orientação e Atividades Esportivas) quanto à sua influência na formação de cidadãos resilientes. Além do objetivo geral, a pesquisa buscou também quantificar o grau e o desenvolvimento da resiliência. Desenvolveu-se o estudo com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, no qual a escala de resiliência foi aplicada a 20 egressos que participaram ativamente do Projeto SOrriA, um questionário socioeconômico com 18 questões; e, por fim, realizou-se um grupo focal, com entrevista semiestruturada e a participação de 12 egressos. Concluiu-se que o PSE impacta positivamente seus alunos, de modo que a prática esportiva influencia na formação de sujeitos resilientes, pois os ajuda a ter suporte para superar as adversidades do esporte, mas também contribui no desenvolvimento de recursos para enfrentar os obstáculos da vida esportiva.
O USO DO INSTAGRAM COMO ESTRATÉGIA PARA ESTIMULAR O COMPORTAMENTO SEGURO
Authors: ANDRADE QUEIROZ MARLUCE TEIXEIRA , Ávila Santana Murillo Júnio de , Lima Sidnei Rodrigues
Published: May 2024

Um dos eixos do programa de extensão universitária do Centro Universitário Católica do Leste de Minas Gerais (Unileste) é direcionado para realização de ações educativas em segurança, saúde e meio ambiente. A dinâmica dessas atividades  foi fortemente impactada durante a pandemia da COVID -19 e precisou se reinventar para dar continuidade à prestação de serviços no âmbito social. Nesse cenário, o objetivo desse estudo é apresentar uma das estratégias utilizadas considerando o uso do Instagram para a veiculação de conteúdos direcionados para estimular o comportamento seguro prevenindo a ocorrência de morbi-mortalidades. Especificamente, esse trabalho foi realizado através de pesquisa documental, descritiva, qualitativa e quantitativa. O método aplicado permitiu mensurar a abrangência do produto ofertado para a comunidade através da contabilização do número de curtidas e comentários. Além disso, foram realizadas análises quanto à percepção dos alunos extensionistas quanto à relevância das atividades para a formação acadêmica. Os resultados evidenciaram que ao participarem do processo educativo com a pesquisa de informações e produção/entrega de materiais para prevenção de sinistros ocorreram oportunidades para ampliar o desenvolvimento de diversas habilidades, tal como, competências técnicas, humanísticas e interpessoais. Conclui-se que a extensão ao adaptar-se às necessidades de isolamento impostas pela pandemia ampliou as oportunidades para o seu desenvolvimento devendo acrescentar de modo permanente em sua atuação o uso das redes sociais na educação sendo importante contribuidor para a instrução das pessoas.
ÍNDICE DE DIFERENÇA NORMALIZADA DA ÁGUA PARA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE ÁREA DE INUNDAÇÃO E PERDA DE ÁREA DE SOLOS EM CAROLINA, MA ENTRE OS ANOS DE 2000 E 2011
Authors: Silva Joalison de Brito , Jardim Richard de Oliveira , Jansen Ludmila Nathasha da Silva , Farias Filho Marcelino Silva , Campos Milton César Costa , Santos Robson Vínicio dos , Oliveira Flávio Pereira de
Published: May 2024

As técnicas de Sensoriamento Remoto têm sido fundamentais na identificação e monitoramento de áreas degradadas, apoiando pesquisas ambientais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar as áreas de inundação após a construção da barragem da Usina Hidrelétrica de Estreito, e perdas de áreas de solos no município de Carolina-MA, por meio da aplicação do NDVI. Aplicou-se o índice numa série temporal de Landsat 5TM nos anos seguintes 2000 e 2010 a partir do uso do software Qgis 3.4.15. O NDVI permitiu identificar as áreas de inundações, bem como permitiu visualizar a área de solo submersa após a construção da barragem. Os resultados do NDVI dos dois anos apresentaram-se de forma diferentes, apontando de forma efetiva a visualização de uma área de inundação.
Bioeconomia na cadeia produtiva do pescado: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Silva Josiane Aparecida Rodrigues , Lima Renato Abreu , Lima Janaína Paolucci Sales de
Published: May 2024

Com o aumento populacional, tem-se o aumento na demanda por alimentos e nas pressões externas sobre os recursos naturais, sendo assim, é necessário agir em prol da transformação do atual modelo econômico de desenvolvimento. Nesse sentido, a bioeconomia trata-se de uma alternativa promissora para o desenvolvimento sustentável. A aquicultura é um dos setores que mais vêm crescendo nos últimos anos e gera grandes quantidades de resíduos no processamento do pescado que podem impactar negativamente o meio ambiente. Esses resíduos representam uma fonte econômica de proteínas e nutrientes, possibilitando seu uso na obtenção de subprodutos. Portanto, este trabalho objetivou realizar um levantamento bibliográfico sobre a adoção da bioeconomia na cadeia produtiva do pescado, a fim de verificar como este tema vem sendo tratado. Verificou-se que os estudos sobre o reaproveitamento deste tipo de resíduo visando a bioeconomia vêm sendo mais frequentes ao longo dos últimos cinco anos, mas ainda são escassos. Notou-se também que o atual modelo de desenvolvimento econômico é insustentável a longo prazo, evidenciando a necessidade de alternativas para a substituição de recursos não-renováveis e redução de impactos negativos. Portanto, o desenvolvimento nos moldes da bioeconomia é uma alternativa viável e traz inúmeras vantagens econômicas, sociais e ambientais.
PERCEPÇÃO DOS ALUNOS SOBRE O USO DAS FERRAMENTAS ONLINE DURANTE O ENSINO REMOTO EM CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO EM SAÚDE
Authors: Santos Najara Farias Rosa , Santos Deise Arianne Alves , Marinho Maykon dos Santos , De Assunção Paula Lisiane , Andrade Everaldo Nery de
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho buscou analisar as percepções de graduandos sobre tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TIC) como recurso didático de suporte de ensino. Trata-se de um estudo transversal descritivo com abordagem quanti-qualitativa realizada por meio de um questionário eletrônico semi-estruturado aplicado através da plataforma Google Forms®, os dados foram analisados por meio do Software Microsoft Excel®. A amostra foi de 141 estudantes sendo 0,7% de Educação Física, 0,7% de Farmácia, 53,2% de Fisioterapia, 7,1% de Enfermagem, 15,6% de Odontologia e 22,7%de Medicina. A idade média foi de 23,0±3,4 ano com predominância do sexo feminino (71,6%) de alunos que não trabalhavam (74,5%) e que possuíam acesso a um lugar apropriado para o estudo (80,2%). Dos que trabalhavam (25,5%), 21,9% eram responsáveis pelo sustento da casa e 27,8% trabalhavam em casa. Apesar do pouco tempo de capacitação, a disponibilidade de conexão de internet, maior disponibilidade de tempo discente para as atividades acadêmicas, lugar apropriado para estudo e presença de computador individual permitiu resultados satisfatórios na percepção dos alunos sobre o uso de ferramentas online durante o ensino remoto nos cursos de graduação na área da saúde.
A INTERFACE ENTRE ARTE E CIÊNCIAS EM BUSCA DE NOVAS PERSPECTIVAS DE ENSINO
Authors: Pereira Marcelo de Jesus , Dos Santos Beatriz Brandão
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo foi elaborado a partir de pesquisa realizada no Mestrado em Ensino em Ciências da Unigranrio e tem por objetivo verificar como as artes podem contribuir para o aprendizado de alunos da Educação Fundamental em ciências. Nesse trabalho, apresentamos os resultados das entrevistas realizadas com professores da Escola Marcio Fiat, localizada em Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro. Trata-se de um estudo de caso de caráter exploratório, descritivo e qualitativo. Os resultados observados constataram que o Ensino de Ciências deve proporcionar aos alunos vivências significativas da aprendizagem cientifica. Na perspectiva dos professores, a arte é uma disciplina integradora, não podendo se limitar a posturas e a encaminhamentos fechados.                                  Palavras – chave: Comunidade Terapêutica, Reabilitação, Saúde
COMPETÊNCIAS DOCENTES ESSENCIAIS PARA A APRENDIZAGEM A DISTÂNCIA DE IDIOMAS NO EXÉRCITO BRASILEIRO: algumas considerações
Authors: Bezerra Matheus Gonçalves , Novikoff Cristina
Published: May 2024

Trata das competências docentes para o ensino de idiomas no Exército Brasileiro (EB). Apesar da implantação do Projeto de Reestruturação do Ensino de Idiomas no Exército e da existência de uma infraestrutura de ensino, encontramos poucos estudos que realizam análises neste contexto. Daí questionar quais são as competências docentes necessárias para o ensino efetivo de idiomas e se estas poderiam auxiliar na ampliação do alcance do efetivo da tropa. O presente estudo parte do pressuposto de que as tecnologias digitais desempenham um papel fundamental no ensino de línguas estrangeiras, proporcionando acesso a recursos globais, personalização do aprendizado, interatividade, comunicação em tempo real, tutoria online, entre outras. O objetivo é identificar na literatura o entendimento de competência docente no contexto do ensino de idiomas mediado por tecnologias. Além disso, busca-se identificar quais competências são consideradas favoráveis e fundamentais para o processo de reestruturação do ensino de idiomas no EB e como essas competências podem contribuir para a ampliação no corpo de tropa. Nos resultados das pesquisas bibliográficas e documentais, constatou-se a importância da capacitação e do desenvolvimento das competências digitais e pedagógicas dos docentes, a fim de permitir a utilização das inovações tecnológicas nos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem.
MORAL HARASSMENT AT WORK OF CARE PROFESSIONALS FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Authors: Andrade Santos Karine David , Silva Joilson Pereira da , Cantera Espinosa Leonor María
Published: May 2024

This research aimed to describe the moral harassment at work experienced by care professionals for victims of violence against women. For this project, this study was structured with a qualitative design, involving 12 care professionals for victims of violence against women in different care centers for these clients in the interior of Sergipe, Brazil, who were submitted to an interview script on moral harassment aspects. These interviews were recorded and transcribed, followed by the application of content analysis according to Bardin. The results found five categories of moral harassment in the following aspects: practices, authors of abusive behaviors, situations of violence in the workplace and consequences for the worker. The professionals surveyed experienced the following moral harassment practices: devaluation, defamation and intimidation that materialized in the execution of the tasks, time of arrival and departure from work, formal and informal meetings, decision making and fundraising for work activities. These abusive behaviors were carried out by the hierarchical superiors and entailed consequences for physical and mental health and, mainly, for the work motivation of the harassed. Thus, in view of the results found, it is fundamental to implement preventive and intervention strategies aimed at moral harassment in these spaces.
Knowledge Extraction from the Language Extended Lexicon Glossary Using Natural Language Processing
Authors: Antonelli Leandro , Lezoche Mario , Delle Ville Juliana
Published: May 2024

Successful software development requires good specifications, that is, correct, consistent, and unambiguous requirements. Natural language artifacts are the most used tools for writing specifications; nevertheless, the use of natural language can introduce many defects such as ambiguity, vagueness, and generality. In light of this, the purpose of this paper is to propose an approach for writing good specifications and extracting knowledge from them. The proposed approach uses a particular lexicon, the Language Extended Lexicon (LEL) glossary, and suggests rules for extracting knowledge (concepts, attributes, and relationships) from it. This paper also presents a prototype that implements and supports the proposed approach, as well as a preliminary evaluation of the approach. In conclusion, the proposed approach represents a theoretical contribution, which was evaluated using the System Usability Scale, and its evaluation results are promising, as it obtained the maximum score.
A LINEAR PROGRAMMING APPROACH TO ANALYZE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER RISK FACTORS IN HAZELNUT HARVESTING WORKERS
Authors: Singer Hilal
Published: May 2024

Harvesting hazelnuts is a labor-intensive agricultural activity crucial for sustaining the global nut industry. Despite its significance, this activity poses a potential risk to workers’ musculoskeletal health due to the demanding nature of the work. This study proposes a linear programming approach to analyze risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hazelnut harvesting workers. The initial phase of the study includes the identification of key risk factors through a literature review, field observations, and expert consultations. An expert team is formed to evaluate these factors from both academic and producer perspectives. The selection of the experts is done by considering their experience, educational background, knowledge, and publications relevant to the research topic. To determine the importance of the factors, the LP-GW-AHP method (a linear programming method to generate weights in the analytic hierarchy process) is employed. Once the pairwise comparison matrix is established, a mathematical model is created to obtain optimal weights. Additionally, a comparative analysis is conducted to support the validity of the model results. According to the results, harvest area, repetitive movements, and prolonged standing are the top three most important factors. Furthermore, the least important factors are determined to be experience, vibration, and mental and occupational stress. This study presents its novelty by formulating the evaluation of musculoskeletal disorder risk factors as a linear programming-driven multicriteria decision-making problem and applying the LP-GW-AHP method to the problem.
Szexuális rehabilitáció radikális prosztataműtétek után
Authors: Kopa Zsolt , Hajdú-Tóth Erzsébet
Published: May 2024

A radikális prosztataműtétek száma hazánkban is növekvő tendenciát mutat, egyre több férfinál ismerik fel a betegséget még korai stádiumban, így kuratív sebészi terápiában részesülnek. A tumormentességen kívül e betegek gyógyítása kapcsán egyre nagyobb szerepet kap az életminőség kérdése, amelynek egyik fokmérője a szexuális teljesítőké- pesség. A szerzők elemzik a radikális prostatectomia kapcsán kialakuló erektilis diszfunkció mechanizmusát, lehetséges okait. Összefoglalják a korai és késői péniszrehabilitáció lehetőségeit. Mivel megnőtt a fiatalabb korú betegek száma, így a szexuális aspektus egyre inkább előtérbe került, ezáltal a radikális műtét utáni péniszrehabilitáció jelentősége is megnő.
Revitalizing Fine and Applied Arts Education in Nigerian Schools
Authors:   Department of Design and Fine Arts, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Ajayi Joseph Babatunde
Published: May 2024

Fine and Applied Arts Education believed to be an integral part of Vocational and Technical Education of which a nation’s ball of development rotates is suffering an embarrassing low enrolment in some of the existing higher institutions of learning in Nigeria. Based on this, the paper examined factors responsible for this ugly development and identified misconception of the subject at all levels as well as lack of knowledge of it’s in-depth value to the society as principal causes among others. It also highlighted inadequate integration of the subject into the curricular of Nigerian schools at various strata of learning despite it’s laudable objectives and improper harnessing of it’s various channels towards desired goals as part of its teething problems. The paper revealed that organising reorientation forums, widening vocational scope and establishing artists’ loan scheme among others are feasible strategies to redress the situation. It concluded that keeping the subject alive is very crucial to the sustainability of Nigeria based on its multidimensional roles and suggested among others that artists of outstanding character and proven integrity be charged with the responsibility of planning and designing a framework with which this can work effectively. Keywords: Vocational/Technical Education, Fine and Applied Arts, Tertiary Institution, Revitalization. Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Ajayi, J.B. (2023): Revitalizing Fine and Applied Arts Education in Nigerian Schools. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 9. No. 4. Pp 27-34. . www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V9N3P3x
The relationship between ergosterol and alternaria mycotoxins in tomatoes with different surface decayed proportions
Authors: Kadakal Çetin , Akdeniz Bilge , Ekinci Ayten , Hoxha Luziana , Şengün Pınar
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationships between the
concentrations of ergosterol (ERG) and Alternaria mycotoxins (alternariol
(AOH), alternariol monomethyl-ether (AME) and tenuazonic acid (TenA))
concentrations in tomato pulp and pomace samples, with different proportions
(%) of decay in tomato surface. To evaluate such relationships is used a
range of 89 to 99 percent of decayed tomato surface. For this study, is used
the Rio Grande variety, one of Turkey's most common industrial type tomato
varieties, for tomato paste production. Tomatoes were classified in
percentage as 25, 50, 75, and 100 % rotting rate, based on visibly rotten by
molds on their surface, before processing to tomato pulp. Some quality
parameters of tomato pulp and pomace samples determined were: the soluble
solids by refractive index measurements, pH, titratable acidity with the
titrimetric method, and expressed as citric acid g/L, the color as
reflectance with a chroma-meter, for three color components L+, a+, b+. To
determine ERG, TenA, AOH, and AME in the samples was used the HPLC method,
and for the proposed method are provided data on the linearity of the
standard curve, limit of detection, recovery, and precision. Also, the
correlations and significance levels between the tomato surface decay
proportions, and the ergosterol and the Alternaria mycotoxins concentrations
are evaluated, to examine the relationships status between variables, and to
determine how the other variable explains many variations within one
variable. The results revealed that the concentrations of ergosterol and
Alternaria mycotoxins in tomato pulp and pomace were significantly (p<0.05)
affected by different proportions of decayed tomatoes surface. The high
correlations that exist among evaluated parameters, suggest strongly that
such measurements are very important to determine the quality of tomato.
Moreover, such evaluations could be considered important indicators to
tomato processing industry, concerned to the quality defects. The results of
this study may serve as new data for future follow-up studies in this field.
The admissible portfolio selection problem with transaction costs and a neural network scheme
Authors: Keyshams Raziye , Nazemi Alireza
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we study the portfolio optimization model with transaction costs under the assumption that there exist admissible errors on expected returns and risks of assets. We propose an admissible efficient portfolio selection problem and design a neural network for the proposed problem. The presented neural network framework guarantees to obtain the optimal solution of the admissible portfolio selection problem. The existence and convergence of the trajectories of the network are studied. The Lyapunov stability and globally convergence of the considered neural network are also shown. We provide a numerical example to illustrate the proposed effective approach.
Commutators of parameter Marcinkiwicz integral with functions in Campanato spaces on Orlicz-Morrey spaces
Authors: Yang Heng , Zhou Jiang
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we consider the commutator M? ?,b generated by the locally
integrable function b in generalized Campanato spaces and the parameter
Marcinkiwicz integral with the rough kernel M? ?, where the rough kernel ?
satisfies certain log-type regularity. Meanwhile, a necessary and sufficient
condition for the boundedness of the commutator on Orlicz-Morrey spaces is
established.
Basicervical femoral neck fractures: an observational study derived from the Swedish Fracture Register
Authors: Sundkvist Jonas , Hulenvik Per , Schmidt Viktor , Jolbäck Per , Sundfeldt Mikael , Fischer Per , Rogmark Cecilia , Juto Hans , Wolf Olof , Mukka Sebastian
Published: May 2024

Background and purpose: Limited research has been conducted on basicervical femoral neck fractures (bFNFs). The importance of displacement in clinical outcomes remains unclear. We aimed to characterize patient demographics, degree of displacement, treatment, treatment failures, and reoperations in a cohort of fractures from the Swedish Fracture Register (SFR).Methods: 1,260 fractures in 1,185 individuals ≥ 60 years who had a bFNF registered in the SFR at 6 orthopedic departments from 2011 to 2020 were screened through radiographic review. The final sample included 291 patients with a confirmed bFNF. The medical records of these 291 patients were reviewed. We assessed baseline characteristics, initial fracture dislocation, treatment methods, tip–apex distance, failures, reoperations, and mortality.Results: The mean age was 82 years (range 60–101, 55% women). 98 (34%) were undisplaced and 193 (66%) displaced. All patients underwent operative treatment. In the undisplaced group 95 (97%) patients received internal fixation (IF) and 3 (3%) had primary hip arthroplasty. In the displaced group 149 (77%) received IF and 41 (21%) had primary hip arthroplasty. 33 (11%) suffered treatment failure. When treating an undisplaced bFNF with IF, only 3 (3%) experienced treatment failure, in contrast to the 24 (16%) failure rate for a displaced bFNF.Conclusion: Undisplaced bFNFs have a low failure rate when treated with IF. For displaced bFNF treated with IF the failure rate is considerably higher. There is a need for further investigation of classification, treatment, and outcome of bFNF.
Barns deltagelse i mataktiviteter og motivasjon til å smake og bruke matord basert på barnehagelærerstudenters praksisoppgave
Authors: Tuset Elly Herikstad
Published: May 2024

Barn kan utvikle matglede og kunnskap om mat gjennom å medvirke i mat- og måltidsaktiviteter i barnehagen. Studien gir innsikt i hva som kan motivere barn som deltar i mataktiviteter til å smake på mat og bruke matord. Studien baseres på en praksisoppgave der barnehagelærerstudenter gjennomførte mataktivitetene smakstallerken og matlaging med barn. Forskningsspørsmålene var: Hva kjennetegnet mataktivitetene når barnehagelærerstudenter beskrev at (a) barna sanset, smakte eller spiste mat? Og (b) barna brukte ord og uttrykk om maten, matlagingen og sanseopplevelsene? Empirien var praksisnotater fra 73 studenter, og fem temaer ble utviklet i den kvalitative empirinære analysen: (1) Barna bestemte selv om de ville smake på smaksprøvene. (2) Barna gjorde seg kjent med maten. (3) Rollemodeller oppfordret barn til å utforske og smake. (4) Studentene brukte råvarenavn og snakket om råvarene med barna. (5) Barna snakket om sine sanselige og praktiske erfaringer med maten. Sosial matglede i gruppene kan ha motivert barna til å smake på maten i aktivitetene. Barnas erfaringer med felles råvarer og praktiske mathandlinger kan ha motivert barna til å bruke matord. Studien kan bidra til å gi konkret og praksisrelevant innhold til matfaglig arbeid i et folkehelseperspektiv i både barnehagene og i barnehagelærerutdanningen.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT
Children’s Participation in Food Activities and Motivation to Taste and Express Themselves about Food Based on Kindergarten Teacher Students’ Practical Assignment
By participating in food activities in kindergarten, children can develop knowledge and enjoyment around food. This study provides insight into children’s motivation to taste and talk about food during food activities. The study is based on reflection notes from kindergarten teacher students’ practical internship assignments, “A tasting plate” and “Cooking with children.” The research questions were: What characterized the food activities when children (a) sensed, tasted, or ate food? And (b) used expressions related to food, cooking and sensory experiences? The data were 73 students’ reflection notes. Qualitative empirical analysis resulted in five themes: (1) Children decided to taste the samples themselves. (2) Children became familiarized with food. (3) Role models encouraged children to explore and taste. (4) Students used names of fresh food in conversations with the children. (5) Children talked about their food-related sensory and practical experiences. Social food enjoyment in the groups may have motivated children to taste the food during the food activities. Shared experiences with food and practical food-related activities may have motivated children to use food-related words. In a public health perspective this study can contribute with relevant content for practical pedagogical work with food in both kindergarten and kindergarten teacher education.
Problem Based Learning Model Assisted by Visual Media Improves Critical Thinking Skills of Grade IV Elementary School Students
Authors: Juniantari Ni Luh Putu , Suniasih Ni Wayan
Published: May 2024

Learning that is still teacher-centered results in students becoming passive during the learning process. This makes students less able to think critically because of the lack of opportunity to develop their creativity. This study aims to analyze the problem-based learning model assisted by visual media on critical thinking skills for grade IV students in elementary school. The type of research used is a pseudo-experiment with a non-equivalent control group design. The population in this study were grade IV elementary school students as many as 215 students. The sample was determined by Cluster Random Sampling technique. The sample in this study in the experimental group was 30 students and in the control group was 29 students. The data collection method in this study used the critical thinking ability test method using an assessment rubric. The post-test data obtained was analyzed using t-test analysis technique with separated variance formula. Based on the analysis results, F count 1.148 and F table 1.875 at a significance level of 5% (α equals 0.05) so that the data is declared homogeneous. The conclusion of the research is that there is a significant effect of problem-based learning model assisted by visual media on critical thinking skills for grade IV elementary school students.
A Primary Hydatid Cyst of Thigh Mimicking as Soft Tissue Tumour: Diagnostic Dilemma
Authors: Sherkar Dr Nitin , Mehra Dr. Bhupendra Mehra , Dubhashi Dr. Siddharth P. , K Dr. Senthilkumaran K. , Pusdekar Dr. Vinod Pusdekar , Fulmali Dr. Ateet Fulmali
Published: May 2024

Hydatid disease is one of the most prevalent parasitic infections caused by Echinococcus granulosus. It is likely to affect all organs. However, primary hydatid cysts of muscle tissue are so uncommon. A timely and precise diagnosis is critical to avoiding an unnecessary biopsy. Here, we present a case of a 29-year-old female presented with soft tissue swelling over the anterior aspect of the right thigh. The diagnosis of a hydatid cyst was made based on ultrasonography (USG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A complete surgical excision of the cyst was done with an uneventful postoperative course.
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour of Left Vagus: A Rare Presentation in Neurofibromatosis-1
Authors: Shivarajan Dhamodhara Kannan , Dubhashi Prof Dr. Siddharth P. Dubhashi , Mehra Dr Bhupendra Mehra , Saxena Dr Divish Saxena
Published: May 2024

Background: Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour (MPNST) is a rare but aggressive type of soft tissue tumor. In cases associated with neurofibromatosis, where they often develop from existing plexiform neurofibromas, prognosis is poorer compared to sporadic cases. MPNST originating from a cranial nerve is extremely uncommon, requiring systematic diagnosis and surgical management based on thorough history, clinical examination, and lab tests. Case report: Our case involves a young adult male who presented with a 10 x 8 cm neck mass in the left anterior triangle, alongside other neurofibromatosis features like cafe-au-lait spots and Lisch nodules. MRI and CECT revealed a well-defined mass from the left Vagus nerve, adjacent to the left carotid artery and jugular vein. Biopsy confirmed neurofibroma, and the mass was surgically excised with negative margins, revealing MPNST upon histopathology. Conclusion: The uncommon occurrence of MPNST originating from a cranial nerve, along with its potential for local invasion and distant spread, underscores the importance of early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention.
An Interventional Study to Measure the Role of Probiotics in Treating Diarrhea in Sample of Children in Fallujah City, Iraq
Authors: Mukhlif Zaid , Ali Waleed Ibraheem
Published: May 2024

Background: Diarrhea, a life-threatening condition in children under two years, is largely controllable with probiotics, which colonize the bowel, reducing the severity and duration of acute diarrhea. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and role of probiotics in treating diarrhea in children under two years old. Methods: The study is an open-label, nonblinded randomized controlled trial that followed 60 patients in Fallujah city. Patients were divided into two groups, one receiving probiotics and the other not. Treatments included oral rehydration solution, lactose-free formula, and zinc supplementation. Probiotics used were yeast-derived “saccharomyces boulardii”. The confidence level was 95%. Results: The average age of the children was 10.8 ± 5.8 months, 50% of them were males and the majority 83.3% were on milk formula. The duration of the diarrhea among the included children were significantly shorter among the group who has been given probiotics by about one day compared to other group, with adjustment to their age [B= -0.744, (95% CI: -1.455 to -0.033)]. The magnitude of probiotic treatment effect found to shorten the duration of the diarrhea by 50%. Conclusions: The study indicates that co-administration of probiotics with standard rehydration therapy reduces diarrhea duration by a mean of 1 day in children under 2 years old, and by 50%.
Karacabey Subasar Ormanı Dişbudak Meşcerelerinde Yıllık Döküm Miktarı ve Bu Yolla Ekosisteme Giren Karbon ve Besin Maddesi
Authors: Sarıyıldız Temel
Published: May 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, Bursa Karacabey kıyısal subasar ormanlarında, iki farklı ortamdaki (subasar ve karasal) doğal dişbudak (Fraxinus angustifolia Vahl.) meşcerelerinin, c (d1,3=20-35,9 cm) ve d (d1,3=36,0-51,9 cm) gelişim çağlarında, ağaç bileşenlerinin (yaprak, dal, tohum ve diğer) yıllık döküm miktarı ve yıllık döküm ile ölü örtüye ulaşan karbon ve diğer makro (N, P, K, Ca, Mg ve S) ve mikro (Fe, Mn, Na, Cu, Zn, Cl, Ni ve Co) besin elementleri miktarlarını belirlemektir. Çalışma 2021, 2022 ve 2023 yıllarını kapsayacak şekilde yürütülmüştür. Çalışma sonucunda elde edilen bulgulara göre, çalışma alanında üç yıllık ortalama döküm miktarı, subasar ortamdaki “c” çağı meşcereleri için 8837 kg/ha/yıl, “d” çağı meşcereleri için 6384 kg/ha/yıl bulunurken, karasal ortamdaki “c” ve “d” çağı meşcereleri için bu değerler daha düşük olup sırasıyla 6793 ve 4737 kg/ha/yıl olarak tespit edilmiştir. Toplam döküntüye, yaprak miktarının katkı oranı subasar ortamda c ve d çağı meşcerelerinde sırasıyla %38 ve %44 iken, bu oranlar karasal ortamda %34 ve %42 olarak belirlenmiştir. Döküntü miktarları meşcere tiplerine göre farklılık göstermiş ve genel olarak meşcere ortalama çapı arttıkça döküntü miktarları azalmıştır. Subasar ortamda, döküntü ile ekosisteme giren yıllık ortalama karbon ile diğer makro ve mikro besin maddesi miktarları, karasal ortamdan daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Örneğin, subasar ortamda c çağı meşcerelerinde C, N, P, K, Ca, Mg ve S girdileri sırasıyla 4377; 102; 20; 81; 218; 49 ve 41 kg/ha/yıl olarak hesaplanırken, karasal ortamda bu değerler sırasıyla 3352; 96; 16; 73; 227; 40 ve 35 kg/ha/yıl olarak hesaplanmıştır. Çalışma ile dişbudak orman ekosistemlerinde döküntü üretimi ve besin maddesi girişinin subasar ve karasal ortam ile meşcere gelişim çağlarına göre farklılık gösterdiği ortaya konulmuştur. Çalışma sonunda elde edilen veriler, atmosferik karbondioksiti ve azotu tutma ve depolama konusundaki büyük kapasiteleri nedeniyle iklim değişikliğinin azaltılmasında önemli bir role sahip, subasar orman ekosistemlerinin karbon, azot ve besin dinamiklerini anlamaya ve modellemeye faydalı sayısal bilgiler sağlaması açısından önemlidir.
Measuring real money demand in Cambodia: an ARDL approach to cointegration
Authors:   CamEd Business School, Cambodia, Lim Siphat
Published: May 2024

The findings obtained through the ARDL approach to cointegration indicate that real income, consumer price index, and interest rate are cointegrated with real money demand. In terms of the estimated results derived from the long-run model, it is observed that real income has a statistically significant positive impact on real money demand, while the general price level and interest rate have a negative impact. The short-run dynamic model, known as the error correction model, demonstrates that all explanatory variables collectively account for the growth rate of real money balances. In the short-run, the growth rate of real income exhibits a positive relationship with the demand for real money, whereas the inflation rate and changes in interest rate have a significant negative effect on the demand for real money balances. The estimated slope coefficient of the short-run dynamic model, which measures the speed of adjustment, is projected to be 60.67%. This outcome suggests that the real money balance model takes no more than two quarters to adjust towards long-run equilibrium in response to short-run dynamic shocks. Stability tests, such as the CUSUM and CUSUMSQ tests, indicate that the real money demand function in Cambodia remains stable in the long-term. The findings derived from this study provide empirical evidence in favor of the quantity theory of money.
Exploring the development of regulatory framework for crypto assets in South Africa
Authors:   Department of Accountancy, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Adelowotan Michael
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the need for, and forms of regulatory framework and laws established to guide and control the growing number of individuals and firms investing and trading in crypto assets in South Africa. The step taken to regulate crypto assets was necessitated by the 2021 report of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation referred to as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which revealed that there is apparent lack of crypto assets regulation in South Africa. In rising to this challenge, the South African regulatory authority known as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in October 2022 indicated that crypto assets are digital representation of value and therefore could be categorised as financial product which are to be subjected to FSCA regulations with reference to Section 1(h) of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS). The method adopted was to review the regulatory framework and laws governing crypto assets in South Africa. It was found that relevant regulatory framework and laws are needed to provide adequate protection for the investing public and to provide avenues for the sustainability and stability of the crypto assets business sector. The paper concludes that providing an efficient regulatory framework for crypto assets in South Africa will assist in limiting the risk of volatility and cyber-attacks to which individuals and firms trading and/or investing in crypto assets are exposed to. Moreover, an awareness of various regulatory controls and laws governing investments in crypto assets will ensure that individuals and firms in this sector tread in the path of caution.