bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
VALIDATION OF A METHODOLOGICAL RESEARCH MODEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Salbego Cléton , Nietsche Elisabeta Albertina , Cogo Silvana Bastos , Girardon-Perlini Nara Marilene Oliveira , Ramos Tierle Kosloski , Greco Patricia Bitencourt Toscani , Sehnem Graciela Dutra
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: to verify validity evidence for the Praxis Model for Technology Development® in nursing. Method: a methodological study, guided by the human praxis framework. The operational model content was built by a documentary study of theses and dissertations available in the Catalog of Theses and Dissertations of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, and theoretical/epistemological content derived from the philosophical framework of Adolfo Sanchez Vázquez. The content and appearance were validated using the Instrument for Evaluating Methodological Models for Technology Development. Content analysis and the Content Validity Index with binomial test were used to analyze the data, while Cronbach's alpha was used for reliability. Results: the model was structured into four phases (pragmatic, creative/artistic, experimental and revolutionary). Validation was carried out by 26 nurse judges, selected according to the established criteria. The model was assessed as relevant by the judges, obtaining a mean index of 0.950 for the content domain and 0.825 for the appearance domain, with an overall Cronbach's alpha of 0.941. Changes were suggested to the model's figures/diagrams regarding color, the model's sequential numbering and the representation of collective participation. Conclusion: the model was found to be clear and applicable for developing technological products and processes through a creative and participatory process, which will enable resolving problems in professional practice. It allows you to identify, plan, execute, test, report and synthesize solutions for nursing practice.
VALIDAÇÃO DE MODELO METODOLÓGICO DE PESQUISA PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE TECNOLOGIAS EM ENFERMAGEM
Authors: Salbego Cléton , Nietsche Elisabeta Albertina , Cogo Silvana Bastos , Girardon-Perlini Nara Marilene Oliveira , Ramos Tierle Kosloski , Greco Patricia Bitencourt Toscani , Sehnem Graciela Dutra
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: verificar evidências de validade do Modelo Práxico para Desenvolvimento de Tecnologias® em enfermagem. Método: estudo metodológico, norteado pelo referencial de práxis humana. A construção do conteúdo operacional do modelo ocorreu por meio de estudo documental, realizado em teses e dissertações disponíveis no Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, e conteúdo teórico/epistemológico, por derivação do referencial filosófico de Adolfo Sanchez Vázquez. A validação de conteúdo e aparência foi realizada por meio do Instrumento de Avaliação de Modelos Metodológicos voltados ao Desenvolvimento de Tecnologias. Para a análise dos dados, utilizaram-se a análise de conteúdo e o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo com teste binomial, e para a confiabilidade, o alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: o modelo foi estruturado em quatro fases (pragmática, criativa/artística, experimental e revolucionária). A validação foi realizada por 26 juízes enfermeiros, selecionados de acordo com os critérios estabelecidos. O modelo foi avaliado como pertinente pelos juízes, obtendo média do referido índice de 0,950 para o domínio conteúdo e 0,825 para o domínio aparência, com alfa de Cronbach geral de 0,941. Foram sugeridas alterações nas figuras/diagramas do modelo referentes à cor, numeração sequencial do modelo e representação da participação coletiva. Conclusão: o modelo foi considerado claro e aplicável ao desenvolvimento de produtos e processos tecnológicos por meio de um processo criativo e participativo, o qual permitirá a resolução de problemas na prática dos profissionais. Ele permite identificar, planejar, executar, testar, relatar e sintetizar soluções para a prática da enfermagem.
Preparation and validation of a Brazilian Clinical Empathy Scale (EBEC): pilot test
Authors: Generoso Alexandre Tadeu Azevedo , Cordeiro Júlia Coutinho , Peixoto José Maria , Moura Eliane Perlatto
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction: Empathy, which is a crucial element of humanism, has been the subject of increasing interest in medical education. In the context of the healthcare professions, empathy in patient care is an attribute that involves understanding the patient’s experiences, pain, suffering, and concerns combined with the ability to communicate that understanding and an intention to help. Despite the development of practices that encourage empathy in medical students, a challenge in academic life is measuring this ability. Objective: To develop and validate a Brazilian scale of empathy in the context of clinical care. Method: Pilot study of construction and validation of a psychometric scale, carried out in five stages: (1) Definition of the dimensions of the construct based on a literature review; (2) Items submitted to theoretical analysis with judges specialized in the subject, aiming to identify the pertinence of the item within the construct; (3) carrying out a pre-test with the target population to assess the understanding of the items (4) validation of the scale with application to 207 Brazilian medical students (5) application of statistical tests that help in the validation of the scale. Result: At the end of the study, the created Empathy Scale contained 21 items, with Likert scale responses, distributed in two factors: empathic understanding and empathic action, which presented good proposed reliability (>0.842) and good internal consistency (latent H >0.879 and observed H >0.864) with a total explained variance of 44.95%. Conclusion: The application of the clinical empathy scale, in medical students, resulted in an instrument that met the criteria of semantic and cultural adequacy and revealed preliminary evidence of validity.
Use of Hypothetical Situations as a Methodological Resource in a Social Representations Study
Authors: Lemos Mariana Schubert , Coutinho Sabrine Mantuan dos Santos
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Gender-based violence is a multifaceted problem, recurrently addressed in different fields, and its approach is always challenging. The study aimed to characterize the use of hypothetical situation vignette as a methodological resource in the study of representations and social practices of gender and gender-based violence among professionals from Specialized Police Stations for Women’s Assistance (DEAMs). A total of 15 adults of different ages, genders, and roles, working at two DEAMs in different Brazilian states, who were presented with two hypothetical situations took part in the study. The data were submitted to IRaMuTeQ and analyzed in the light of the Social Representations Theory. Data suggested social representations of gender anchored in the traditional division of social roles and gender-based violence supported by ideas about gender oppression and legal norms. It is considered that the vignettes contributed to a broader understanding of these phenomena, capturing meanings, positions, and practices.
Sistematización de una experiencia de aprendizaje digital: contribuciones y desafíos en la formación de terapeutas ocupacionales
Authors: Valderrama Núñez Cristian Mauricio
Published: September 2024

Resumen Introducción Las instituciones de educación superior hace años incluyen herramientas multimedia y recursos tecnológicos en sus programas formativos, ya que el aprendizaje digital facilita el acceso al proceso educativo y se adecúa a las condiciones de vida de estudiantes y docentes. En tal sentido, el uso de vídeos ha sido una estrategia de apoyo muy utilizada, sin embargo sus implicancias en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje aun es materia de estudio, particularmente cuando los construyen pares y son usados durante tutorías virtuales. Objetivo Analizar las contribuciones y desafíos para los aprendizajes de las/os estudiantes, cuando se usan videos protagonizados por pares durante las tutorías virtuales sincrónicas, a partir de la opinión de los protagonistas de la experiencia. Metodología Se usa un enfoque de sistematización de prácticas de tipo mixta cualitativa-cuantitativa. La información es producida a través de 2 grupos focales con 13 docentes y por medio de un cuestionario on line que responden 84 estudiantes. Los datos cualitativos se someten a un análisis de contenido categorial y los datos cuantitativos a un análisis estadístico descriptivo. Resultados Los vídeos protagonizados por pares mejoran la adquisición de conocimientos y habilidades, facilitan la discusión del grupo y el aprendizaje activo. Son valorados como una estrategia dinámica que ordena el proceso tutorial, es cercana y ofrece mayor confianza a las/os estudiantes en su proceso formativo. Conclusiones No se aprecia un aporte sustantivo al desarrollo del profesional. Se recomienda su uso de una manera planificada incluyendo temas que sean significativos para estudiantes y docentes.
How has the philosophy of pragmatism been addressed in occupational therapy and occupational science? Protocol for a scoping review
Authors: Souza Naila Pereira , Marcolino Taís Quevedo , Correia Ricardo Lopes , Kinsella Elizabeth Anne , Morrison Rodolfo
Published: September 2024

Abstract Introduction The Philosophy of Pragmatism has been recognized for its importance in the initial development of occupational therapy in the early twentieth century in the United States. This perspective has regained attention as an approach that is fruitful for understanding contemporary challenges in the field. Despite this renewed interest, there are no review studies that examine the affordances of pragmatism in the occupational therapy and occupational science peer-review literature. Objective To present the scoping review protocol. Method The protocol was developed guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Results This protocol presents a comprehensive plan to conduct the scoping review. The study aim is to identify the state of knowledge about how the philosophy of pragmatism has been addressed in occupational therapy and occupational science in peer-reviewed literature in the past ten years, specifying subquestions. The inclusion criteria encompasses English, Spanish and Portuguese peer-reviewed literature (conceptual and research studies), with any population and in any physical, geographic, field of practice, and cultural context. The protocol presents the collaborative team strategy for searching databases (PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, and Embase) and for selection of papers. Data extraction will include key information from the papers presented in an evidence table. The use of pragmatism in theoretical and methodological aspects will be extracted from the papers, and thematically analyzed. Conclusion We inform the research community about our intentions to understand the repercussions of pragmatism in occupational therapy and occupational science by making publicly available the comprehensive plan for conducting the study.
Duas faces da mesma moeda: um estudo de caso comparado das percepções discentes de duas universidades públicas (Portugal e Brasil) sobre a avaliação da qualidade do ensino superior
Authors: Soares Rogéria , Souza Sidclay Bezerra , Fernandes Jesus Maria Vaz
Published: September 2024

RESUMO A percepção dos estudantes sobre a avaliação da qualidade do ensino superior e dos aspectos envolvidos nesse processo é uma lacuna evidente na literatura. Por meio de um estudo comparado, analisamos a percepção discente de duas universidades públicas, uma de Portugal e uma do Brasil, sobre essas práticas avaliativas. Participaram do estudo 300 universitários (50% de Portugal; 50% do Brasil). Os resultados revelam que os estudantes de ambos os contextos conhecem os indicadores de qualidade avaliados e as instituições responsáveis pelo processo avaliativo em seus países (Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior — A3ES em Portugal; Sistema Nacional de Avaliação da Educação Superior/ Ministério de Educação e Cultura — SINAES/MEC no Brasil). Por outro lado, 89,3% dos estudantes de Portugal e 86,7% dos estudantes do Brasil reportam que não possuem conhecimento sobre tal processo. Ademais, parte considerável dos participantes (75,3% portugueses, 59,3% brasileiros) reportam não haver participado desse processo, demonstrando as duas faces de uma mesma moeda. Discutem-se os resultados e algumas considerações são fornecidas.
Pathogenicity of novel Monosporascus species in accessions of melon varietal groups
Authors: Costa Francisco Cleilson Lopes , Negreiros Andréia Mitsa Paiva , Sales Júnior Rui , Nunes Glauber Henrique de Sousa
Published: September 2024

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the pathogenicity of the following Monosporascus species: Monosporascus brasiliensis, Monosporascus caatinguensis, Monosporascus mossoroensis, Monosporascus nordestinus, and Monosporascus semiaridus in comparison with Monosporascus cannonballus, as well as the reaction to these pathogens of the A-16, C-32, 'Goldex', and 'Hales Best Jumbo' melon accessions, which belong to the acidulus, cantalupensis, conomon, and inodorus varietal groups, respectively. Vine decline severity was evaluated based on root damage and on the root dry matter reduction index. All studied Monosporascus species caused damage to the melon accessions, but only M. brasiliensis, M. nordestinus, and especialy M. caatinguensis were considered virulent. The A-16 accession shows higher resistance to M. nordestinus, M. caatinguensis, and M. cannonballus, whereas 'Goldex' presents susceptibility to M. caatinguensis, M. nordestinus, and M. semiaridus. The M. brasiliensis, M. caatinguensis, M. mossoroensis, M. nordestinus, and M. semiaridus species present varying levels of pathogenicity and diferent levels of infection severity, with M. semiaridus having the highest severity, and M. cannonballus, the lowest.
Intake, ingestive behavior, and digestibility in goats fed diets containing different lipid sources
Authors: Ferrari Junior Wilson Duarte , Moraes Elenice Andrade , Queiroz Mário Adriano Ávila , Santos Jairo José da Silva , Carvalho Illa Carla Santos , Carvalho Débora Cristine de Oliveira , Gois Glayciane Costa
Published: September 2024

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the inclusion of lipid sources in diets for goats, regarding animal intake, ingestive behavior, and nutrient digestibility. Sixteen uncastrated male goats were distributed in a completely randomized experimental design, with the following four treatments: a control, with corn as an energy source; licuri cake; residual soybean oil; and calcium salts of long-chain fatty acids, i.e., inert fat. The experimental period lasted for 84 days. Goats subjected to the control and inert fat diets had a higher crude protein digestibility than those that received the diet containing licuri cake. The control diet provided a greater digestibility of nonfibrous carbohydrates. Goats that received inert fat diets had the highest digestibility of total digestible nutrients. The diet with licuri cake resulted in a higher rumination time and neutral detergent fiber rumination, as well as in a shorter idling time. The animals spent more time feeding and less time ruminating during the afternoon, whereas the longest idle time was observed during early evening. The use of fat lipid sources did not affect animal intake, showing similar results to that of the control diet. However, the inclusion of the licuri cake reduces the digestibility of crude protein and total digestible nutrients, causing a longer rumination.
CASE SERIES OF 325 PATIENTS WITH LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION OPERATED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS
Authors: Britz João Pedro Einsfeld , Monteiro Hellen , Goulart Guilherme Reghelin , Sfreddo Ericson , Cecchini André Martins de Lima , Cecchini Felipe Martins de Lima , Nascimento Tobias Ludwig do
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common disease in medical practice, with high costs of medical care, long-term disability, and worsening quality of life. Demographic and case series studies are important for understanding diseases’ natural history and associated risk factors. Analyze the clinical and demographic characteristics of a case series of 325 LDH operated on in a neurosurgery service in southern Brazil. This study enrolled patients with lumbar disc herniation who underwent surgery. Clinical and epidemiological data were retrieved from medical records and retrospectively characterized. Three hundred and twenty-five patients were selected for analysis. 51% of patients were men, with an average age of 46. Hypertension and smoking were the most prevalent comorbidities, with 16% and 21% respectively. Radicular pain was the most common clinical presentation (78% of cases). 92% of patients had median or postero-lateral LDH; the remaining were foraminal or extra-foraminal. Infectious complications occurred in 2.4% of cases, and liquoric fistula in 1.2%. The recurrence rate at the same level was 16%. Diabetes was the only statistically significant risk factor related to LDH reoperation. LDH is a prevalent pathology. The most common symptom is radicular pain due to median or posterolateral LDH. Initial management involves analgesia and other nonsurgical therapies. Lumbar microdiscectomy is performed when non-surgical management is unsuccessful. Diabetes is an important risk factor for the recurrence of LDH. Level of Evidence III; Retrospective study.
THE PORTUGUESE COLONIAL EMPIRE AND THE INCULCATION OF STEREOTYPES FROM AN EARLY SCHOOL-GOING AGE
Authors: Costa Dinis Fernando
Published: September 2024

The Portuguese colonial regime used textbooks and other educational means to disseminate its ideologies of white supremacy. This was enacted in order to better subjugate the colonized in their African, so called 'overseas provinces'. This paper attempts to establish that the majority of the social native extract in the Africa colonial Lusophone particularly in Angola and Guinea Bissau was entrenched in systematic stereotyping during Estado Novo [New State] (1933-1974). This was achieved through using textbooks to inculcate values and the culture of subservience in indigenous children from an early school-going age. We hope with the analysis of two primary school textbooks to expose the colonial ideologies and to warn about the negative consequences of Eurocentric and Afrocentric bias found in current school textbooks especially against minority groups like whites and coloureds in the context of the post-colonial agenda. The study employs the Discourse-Historical Approach (DHA) to analyse data.
NEOLIBERALISMO AUTORITÁRIO, PERIFERIAS URBANAS E A ASCENSÃO DA EXTREMA DIREITA NO BRASIL
Authors: Fontes Leonardo
Published: September 2024

Nas últimas décadas, a literatura sobre periferias urbanas no Brasil tem se dividido entre aqueles que destacam o potencial progressista e contestador das mobilizações e organizações sociais que surgiram nessas áreas periféricas e aqueles que apontam para um aumento do “conservadorismo popular” como base para a ascensão da extrema-direita. Este artigo busca complexificar esse quadro analítico por meio de uma análise dos "públicos" nos quais discursos progressistas e conservadores circulam entre as classes populares urbanas. O texto baseia-se em pesquisas etnográficas realizadas na periferia urbana da cidade de São Paulo e em reflexões teóricas sobre neoliberalismo e a ascensão contemporânea da extrema-direita. O artigo explora a história da mobilização social nas periferias de São Paulo e as mudanças políticas recentes para analisar como os moradores dessas áreas experimentam os conflitos políticos contemporâneos. Argumenta-se que o capital social geograficamente situado é o principal elemento coesivo dos públicos progressistas. Por outro lado, o capital moral é o elemento central a ser observado no campo conservador.
El futuro de la medicina de precisión en Argentina: una aproximación desde las nociones de riesgo y susceptibilidad
Authors: Lima Natacha Salomé
Published: September 2024

Una de las promesas que sostiene el avance del conocimiento sobre la genética humana es la posibilidad de evitar algún mal futuro a partir de: i) conocer el basamento genético de la patología; ii) determinar la susceptibilidad individual y su posible expresión fenotípica; iii) intervenir en el presente identificando sujetos en riesgo, y más recientemente proyectando posibles intervenciones que, a nivel somático o germinal, permitan restablecer una “normalidad” perdida. Este trabajo se propuso conocer los campos de aplicación de la medicina de precisión en Argentina a partir de analizar las continuidades y rupturas con el paradigma de la medicina tradicional con especial atención en las instancias diagnósticas y en los desafíos que suponen las nuevas alternativas terapéuticas. Después de identificar los contextos de las aplicaciones, las entrevistas con expertos que ejercen su labor en las áreas estratégicas del sector salud permitieron conocer los desafíos actuales en los entornos clínicos y los desarrollos futuros. En los resultados se identificaron dos casos que mostraron de qué manera la información que aporta el dato genético se interpreta en términos de riesgo o susceptibilidad a partir de un cálculo analítico de las variantes patogénicas identificadas. Se concluye que la extensión de las prácticas de secuenciación masiva opera de diferente manera en los distintos contextos analizados. Sin embargo, en algunos casos, la construcción del dato genético como clave de salud podría dar lugar a nuevos determinismos.
Actuaciones ginecológicas y urológicas en las redes sociotécnicas de abordaje del cáncer cervicouterino y prostático. El ejercicio de definir, prevenir, diagnosticar y tratar estas enfermedades en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Mines Cuenya Ana
Published: September 2024

El objetivo del artículo consiste en describir y analizar las actuaciones ginecológicas y urológicas en las redes sociotécnicas que se despliegan en el abordaje del cáncer cervicouterino (CC) y prostático (CP) en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Se trata de dos enfermedades oncológicas de alta incidencia en la población nacional. Se entiende por redes sociotécnicas a las distintas asociaciones que se ponen en juego para abordar estas patologías. Las mismas están conformadas por diversas instituciones como ministerios y servicios de salud y también por pacientes, programas de prevención, médicos/as, guías de prácticas clínicas, cuerpos, recomendaciones, espéculos, guantes, camillas, colposcopios, muestras citológicas, laboratorios, consultorios, diagnósticos, regulaciones cisheteronormativas, entre otros. La estrategia teórico-metodológica recupera los aportes de los estudios sobre ciencia y tecnología. Se analiza un conjunto de materiales heterogéneos conformado por once entrevistas en profundidad a ginecólogos/as y urólogos/as, registros de conferencias médicas sobre CC y CP, materiales elaborados por el Ministerio de Salud de la Nación, especialmente por el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer y programas específicos, materiales difundidos por asociaciones profesionales como la Federación Argentina de Sociedades de Ginecología y Obstetricia (FASGO) y la Sociedad Argentina de Urología (SAU). Como conclusiones se destacan las diferencias en la amplitud y multiplicidad de actores institucionales, el peso diferencial que tienen las prácticas preventivas y diagnósticas y las maneras en las que esto se articula con el funcionamiento de regulaciones sexo-genéricas en el abordaje del CC y CP. Respecto del último punto, se hizo hincapié en los modos en los que se distribuyen y operan las prácticas de cuidado, autocuidado y control, en el reconocimiento o no de identidades no cisheteronormativas como parte del universo de pacientes y en las formas en las quese abordan los cuerpos, en relación con su penetrabilidad.
Protocol: Evaluation of the quality of reporting and risk of bias of predictive models widely used in UK perioperative practice v1
Authors: Alderman Joseph
Published: September 2024

The aim of this targeted literature review is to critically appraise the reporting and methodological robustness of studies describing the development of predictive models which are most widely used in UK perioperative practice. This is not intended to be a systematic review of the evidence supporting each model - more a review of the state of evidence in general to inform the design of future research studies and develop policy recommendations. Objectives include: Apply the TRIPOD+AI and PROBAST frameworks to papers describing development of predictive models used frequently in perioperative practice. Summarise the clinical context and population groups represented in any development and validation datasets. Identify the ‘intended use’ of PMCS being investigated. Identify actionable recommendations for future development/validation studies by comparing limitations across literature sources.
Artificial intelligence in personalized selection of surgical treatment tactics for bone metastases
Authors: Bukharov A. V. , Kurilchik A. A. , Barashev A. A. , Derzhavin V. A. , Yadrina A. V. , Erin D. A. , Elkhov D. O. , Aliev M. D. , Kaprin A. D.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Selection of surgical treatment tactics for patients with bone metastases is one of the important problems of modern oncology. In the majority of patients with metastatic bone lesions, surgical interventions are aimed at palliative treatment; however, in some cases of solitary metastases, radical resections with a reconstructive component can be performed. Lifespan prognosis associated with histological structure of malignant tumor is the main and crucial factor in determination of suitable type of surgical treatment.

Aim. To create software for selection of surgical tactics treatment in patients with bone metastases.

Materials and methods. Treatments of 715 patients who underwent surgical interventions for bone metastases of various locations were analyzed. In total, 780 surgeries were performed. Surgical interventions due to complex progression of bone metastases in the vertebral bones were performed in 48.5 % of cases, long bones in 247 (35 %) cases, pelvic bones in 81 (11 %) cases, thoracic bones in 40 (5.5 %) cases.

Results. Complete elimination or significant reduction of pain syndrome after surgical treatment of bone metastases were observed in 629 (88 %) patients. Improved quality of life per the Karnofsky and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scales after surgery was observed in 633 (88.5 %) patients. Postoperative complications developed in 49 (7 %) patients, mostly of infectious type (21 (3 %) cases). Errors in selection of surgical treatment tactics were identified in 49 (7 %) cases. Overall 1-year survival was 52 %. Based on the results of analysis of international literature data and our own experience, treatment algorithm for this patient category was modernized, and 14-point lifespan prognosis scale was developed. Their use allowed to develop the BoneMetaLife software for determination of surgical treatment tactics for bone metastases.

Conclusion. Adequate surgical tactics for treatment of bone metastases of various parts of the skeleton and favorable oncological prognosis improves patients’ quality of life and increases survival in patients with solitary metastases. Development of new treatment tactics based on patient lifespan prognosis and algorithms of surgical treatment will allow to decrease the probability of errors in selection of onco-orthopedic help and increase treatment effectiveness.
The reconstructive stage in the combined treatment of tumors of bones, soft tissues and skin
Authors: Safin I. R. , Rodionova A. Yu. , Rukavishnikov D. V. , Khasanov R. S. , Saifullin A. M. , Safin R. N. , Khalikov M. M.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Currently, a personalized approach is considered a priority in the treatment of malignant neoplasms of bones, skin and soft tissues. The decision on the treatment plan is formed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists: a surgeon, a chemotherapist, a radiotherapist. The active introduction of systemic therapy and new technologies in radiation therapy made it possible to ensure local and systemic control of the disease, which contributed to the expansion of indications for performing organ-preserving surgical interventions. In order to improve functional results, while observing the radicality of the intervention, the restoration of integumentary tissues, as well as anatomical structures, is carried out. According to various authors, the need for a reconstructive plastic component in surgical interventions on the musculoskeletal system and skin is 28–32 % for segmental resections of long bones, 30–42 % for operations on pelvic bones, 50–80 % for soft tissue sarcomas, 80 % for operations on the chest wall, when the skin is heated – 44,7 %.

Aim. To study and present the results of combined treatment with reconstructive plastic surgery in patients with tumors of bones, skin and soft tissues.

Materials and methods. The results of treatment and follow-up of 441 patients with locally advanced tumors of the skin, bones and soft tissues who received treatment in Republican Clinical Oncological Dispensary named after Prof. M.Z. Sigal from 2016 to 2023 were analyzed. The patients underwent surgical treatment with the implementation of the reconstructive plastic stage.

Results. In accordance with the principles of a personalized approach, a method of reconstruction of a postoperative defect was chosen for all patients, taking into account the localization of the pathological focus, the volume of surgical intervention, and somatic status.

Conclusion. Performing the reconstructive plastic stage in the surgical treatment of tumors of bones, soft tissues and skin is characterized by a low number of postoperative complications and good functional results, significantly reducing the risk of tumor recurrence and systemic progression due to compliance with the radicality of the intervention.
Methods to optimise colorectal anastomosis during laparoscopic operations for rectal cancer
Authors: Ismailov I. A.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Anastomosis failure is a serious complication in colorectal surgery. To date, there is no common standardized technique for the formation of colorectal anastomosis.

Aim. To compare the effectiveness and safety “side-to-end” and “end-to-end” coloteral anastamoses.

Materials and methods. A retrospective comparative analysis of the database of patients with rectal and sigmoid colon cancer who underwent surgical treatment with formation of colorectal anastomosis in the Republican Diagnostic Center of Baku from 2017 to 2022 was conducted. The statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS v. 26 software. The parameters analyzed were: frequency of anastomotic failure, formation of preventive stoma depending on colorectal anastomosis type.

Results. The group of patients with “side-to-end“ anastomoses included 82 patients, “end-to-end” – included 78 patients. In the “end-to-end” group as compared with “side-to-end“ group, there were significantly more patients with body mass index >of more than 30 kg/m2 (17 (28.1 %) vs 9 (11 %), p = 0.05), fewer patients with tumor localization in the middle and lower ampullary parts of the rectum (16 (20.5 %) vs 33 (40.2 %), p = 0.009). There were no other clinically significant differences in the risk of anastomotic failure between the groups. Anastomosis failure occurred more frequently in patients with “end-to-end“ anastomosis (n = 9 patients, 11.5 %) as compared to “side-to-end“ anastomosis (n = 2 patients, 2.4 %) (p = 0.023). At the same time, clinically pronounced anastomotic failure requiring surgical treatment was observed in 4 patients (5.1 %) from the “end-to-end“ group while there was 1 (1.2 %) failure in patient of the “side-to-endv group (p = 0.2). Significantly more often, a preventive stoma was formed in the “end-to-end“ group (n = 28 patients, 35.9 %) as compared with the “side-to-end“ group (n = 5 patients, 6.1 %), p <0.001. However, when conducting multivariate analysis, none of the criteria studied significantly influenced the risk of anastomotic failure.

Conclusions. In our retrospective study, the incidence of anastomotic failure was lower when the “side-to-end“ technique was employed, however effect of this factor was not confirmed by multivariate analysis.
Prognostic value of the BAP1 gene expression level in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Tsedenova K. O. , Matveev V. B. , Bezhanova S. D. , Zaridze D. G. , Kononets P. V.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. There is a lack of evidence of BAP1 expression on patient prognosis, that indicates the need for further study of this topic.

Aim. To evaluate BAP1 expression level in clear cell kidney cancer patients.

Materials and methods. We included in a retrospective study based on N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology database from 2009 to 2013 patients with clear cell kidney cancer, who were divided into 2 groups depending on BAP1 status. Primary endpoints were BAP1 expression level, 5-year overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS).

Results. 40 patients were included in the BAP1+ group, 53 patients – in the BAP1– group. There were no statistically significant differences in parameters that could affect the prognosis between our groups. 5-year OS was higher in the BAP1+ group (76.0 %) compared to BAP1– (58.0 %) (p = 0.040). There were no statistically significant differences between 5-year DFS and CSS.

Conclusions. BAP1+ patients had significantly higher OS, but BAP1 mutation didn’t affect DFS and CSS.
Experience in the treatment of a patient with postoperative perineal hernia after extended combined abdominal-perineal extirpation of the rectum
Authors: Lisin O. E. , Shestakov E. V. , Shulepov P. V. , Katorkin S. E. , Yarovenko G. V. , Bezborodov A. I.
Published: September 2024

Improvements in surgical techniques have made it possible to perform extended surgical interventions for rectal cancer and achieve good treatment results for patients with this pathology, but have led to an increase in complications in the form of the formation of postoperative perineal hernias. The anatomical features of the perineum and postoperative tissue changes create significant difficulties in choosing a method of surgical treatment.

This article presents a rare clinical case of surgical treatment of a patient with a postoperative perineal hernia. After a preoperative examination, the patient was operated on in the Surgical Department of the Hospital Surgery Clinic of Clinics of Samara State Medical University. The patient underwent pelvic floor replacement with a mesh implant. The complexity of the clinical case consisted of a deficiency of myofascial structures in the plastic area, limited fixation points for the mesh implant, the presence of a severe concomitant disease in the form of type II diabetes mellitus, and the patient’s advanced age.

The surgical treatment performed allowed us to achieve good treatment results and significantly improve the patient’s quality of life, preventing the development of life-threatening complications.
DESIGN AND STUDY OF TIME RELAYS
Authors: Kirillova Olga , Markov Alexandr
Published: September 2024

By operation of security circuits and automatic equipment it is often required to create time delay between actuating of two or several devices. In case of automation of technological processes there can also be a need to make operations in a certain temporal sequence. Automated systems of industrial production rather often use electric drives (adjustable) which consist relays (time elements), they allow exercising control on the given algorithm. It can be algorithms of serial switching on or implementation of start of the electric drive in strict sequence including a starting element. The time relay is used in cases when it is necessary to perform automatically some operation not right after appearance of the managing director of a signal, and through the set period. For creation of a time delay there are devices called time relays [1].
A New Data Extension Scheme for Low-Cut Filtering-Based Strong-Motion Record Processing
Authors: Zhang Minchao , Duan Zhongdong , Li Bo
Published: September 2024

Strong-motion records often show unrealistic displacements with drift, making them unsuitable for direct use in analyzing structural responses. To remove the drift, low-cut filtering is commonly used. However, the conventional zero-padding scheme to extend the accelerogram before filtering leads to unwanted effects, such as filter transients and an artificially extended duration. Furthermore, stripping off the added portion afterward may cause compatibility issues, resulting in inaccurate velocity and displacement time series derived from the acceleration data. To overcome these limitations, we introduce a new approach for extending and filtering velocity data. In this approach, the velocity trace is extended linearly at the end to double its length, followed by mirroring the data around the starting point. An adjustment function is then applied to ensure that the filtered velocity trace starts with zero after the extensions are removed. This novel technique effectively minimizes distortions in the resulting traces, producing compatible traces while preserving the original data duration. The advantages of this approach are illustrated through two case studies, showcasing its superiority over the zero-padding scheme and its performance compared to the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center data. Moreover, a quantitative assessment using an extensive dataset of ground motions from Japan, encompassing a broad spectrum of magnitudes (Mj 2.3–7.2, in which Mj denotes Japan Meteorological Agency magnitude), epicentral distances (0–1500 km), and site conditions, validates the robustness of the proposed method. Our method completes the drift correction of ground motion in one shot, eliminating the need for subsequent baseline correction required by current approaches to yield consistent acceleration, velocity, and displacement traces.
The Many Faces of Cognitive Labs in Educational Measurement
Authors: Arieli-Attali Meirav , Katz Irvin R. , Cayton-Hodges Gabrielle
Published: September 2024

Cognitive labs are becoming increasingly popular over the past decades as methods for gathering detailed data on the processes by which test‑takers understand and solve assessment items and tasks. Yet, there’s still misunderstandings and misconceptions about this method, and there is somewhat skepticism about the benefits of the method as well as lack of best practices for using it. This study’s purpose was to clear out some of the misconceptions about cognitive labs, and specifically to show through theory and examples of use, the concrete benefits and best practices of cognitive labs in different stages of assessment development, ranging from early stages of conceptualizing and designing the task or item to later stages of gathering validity evidence for it. Previous literature review on the topic revealed that even the term “cognitive labs” describes different techniques, originated in three different fields of study (Arieli-Attali, King, & Zaromb, 2011): 1) Cognitive Psychology and Artificial Intelligence research (“Think Aloud” studies, e.g., Ericsson and Simon, 1993); 2) Survey development studies (“Cognitive Interviews”, e.g., Willis, 2005); and 3) software development studies (“Usability Test”, e.g., Nielsen and Mack, 1994). While the latter two fields draw from the first original method, the different terminology and practices might have been the cause for skepticism and avoidance of use in educational measurement. This study maps the various ways of applying the method, shedding light on which variation can be used in which context of assessment development, in order to answer the research questions. We conclude that while it is evident that uninterrupted think aloud is needed for collecting response process validity, more flexible techniques may be used in contexts of usability or for assessment fairness or accessibility purposes.
PREDICTION OF DUPLICATION EVENTS IN THE PLATZ TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR IN CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta) SUGGESTS THE VARIATION OF THEIR FUNCTIONS IN DROUGHT CONDITION
Authors: Chinh Hoang Minh , Gioi Dong Huy , Ha Chu Duc , Tien Tran Van , Hong La Viet , Huyen Tran Thi Thanh
Published: September 2024

The plant A/T-rich protein and zinc-binding protein (PLATZ) family has been regarded as one of the important plant-specific transcription factors that are involved in various biological processes during evolution. Unfortunately, the expansion of this gene family in cassava (Manihot esculenta) is hardly recognized. This recent work aims to explain the evolution of the MePLATZ gene family by using various bioinformatics tools. Based on the similarity, a total of eight duplicated MePLATZ genes, including seven duplicated pairs and one pair of three duplicated genes have been predicted in the MePLATZ gene family in cassava. Among them, segmental and tandem duplication events were noted to play a crucial role in the expansion of the MePLATZ gene family. We found that the majority of members of the MePLATZ genes contained three or four exons, while at least 10 conserved motifs have been found in the full-length protein sequences. Next, the MePLATZ family could be categorized into seven different groups similar to those described in the PLATZ family in other higher plant species. Interestingly, the expression levels of 17 duplicated MePLATZ genes in leaf samples under drought conditions suggested the hypothesis of the functional conservation, redundancy, and divergence that occurred in this family. Taken together, our study could provide a foundation to get insight into the MePLATZ gene family in cassava.
PLANTS IN THE ASTERACEAE FAMILY CONTAINING ESSENTIAL OILS AT MUONG LA NATURE RESERVE, SON LA PROVINCE
Authors: Lien Vu Thi , Long Nguyen Duc , Huy Vi Quang , Hung Ca Van , Hai Do Van
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the compositional diversity of essential oil-producing species within the Asteraceae family at Muong La Nature Reserve, Son La province. A comprehensive identification revealed a total of 56 species distributed across 39 genera. In addition to the value for essential oils, species of the Asteraceae family also demonstrate multiple application aspects, including medicinal (Th) with 54 species; and food (Tp) with 19 species. Additionally, 7 species as ornamental plants (Ca) while others are used for ornamental, and enological purposes. Fifteen Asteraceae species have a use value (UV) index ≥ 0.80, and 1 species (accounting for 1.72%) is identified as potentially threatened, listed in the Red Data Book of Vietnam 2007. Life forms of Asteraceae species studied are constructed as follows: the Spectrum of Biology (SB) = 50.00 % Ph + 21.43 % Th +16.07% Hm + 12.50% Ch. In the study area, the Asteraceae family is categorized into 6 main geographical factors: tropical Asia accounts (accounting for 78.57%  of the total number), followed by Crop factor with 5 species (accounting for 8,93% of the total number) and Northern temperate elements with 3 species (accounting for 5.36%); Paleo-tropical with 2 species (accounting for 3.57%); The lowest factors include; Tropical Asia-Australia-America and sub-endemic with the same 1 specie (accounting for 1.79%).
Evaluasi Program Pelayanan Perizinan Online melalui Online Single Submission (OSS) di Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP) Kabupaten Sintang Provinsi Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia
Authors: Nur Utami , Putrianto Leoni Indah , Nurhusna Istiqomah , Nurhatia Redita
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana Evaluasi Kebijakan Program Online Single Submission (OSS) di Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Sintang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori evaluasi William N. Dunn dengan enam indikator yaitu efektifitas, efisiensi, kecukupan, pemerataan, daya tanggap, dan kesesuaian. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah implementasi program pelayanan perijinan melalui Online Single Submission di Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Sintang dapat tercapai dengan baik, beberapa Standar Operasional Prosedur mengatur bagaimana Online Single Submission dilaksanakan walaupun masih mengalami beberapa kendala seperti masyarakat yang masih kesulitan akses sinyal, Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Sintang solusinya dengan melakukan pendampingan di Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Sintang. Meski dengan kendala yang ada, implementasi Online Single Submission tetap berjalan.
Efektivitas Pelayanan Administrasi Kependudukan di Desa Jomin Timur
Authors: Insyira Akhisna Dinda , Purnamasari Hanny
Published: September 2024

Desa merupakan salah satu unit administratif di tingkat lokal yang memiliki sebuah wewenang dan tanggung jawab untuk menjalankan pelayanan administrasi kependudukan. Pelayanan administrasi di desa memegang peranan krusial dalam menunjang pembangunan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat setempat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan tentang efektivitas pelayanan administrasi kependudukan di Desa Jomin Timur. Adapun jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif yang didapatkan dengan cara observasi, wawancara, dan studi Pustaka. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pelayanan administrasi kependudukan di Desa Jomin Timur sudah dapat dikatakan efektif. Dalam dimensi efektivitas waktu, proses di Desa Jomin Timur hanya memakan waktu satu sampai tiga hari untuk selanjutnya diproses oleh Kecamatan sampai Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil. Dalam efektivitas tenaga, sumber daya manusia yang dibutuhkan dalam melaksanakan pelayanan administrasi di Desa Jomin Timur berjumlah satu orang yang artinya tidak membuang-buang tenaga. Terakhir, dalam dimensi hasil yang diperoleh pemerintah Desa Jomin Timur telah mampu melaksanakan pelayanan administrasi kependudukan dan melibatkan masyarakat dalam meng-evaluasi kinerja pegawai melalui kotak saran.
Risk Management in Human Resource Management
Authors: M. Kraev Vyacheslav , I. Tikhonov Alexey
Published: September 2024

Human resource risk is the probability of unfavorable events’ and threats’ realization occurrences coming from people as a result of decision making. It plays an increasing role in the companies’ activities. Threats of this type are of complex nature and are also called anthropogenic. Risk realization leads to the loss of important confidential information, commercial losses, profits’ losses, and a decline in the company's goodwill. Adequate reduction of personnel risks will improve the personnel quality and, consequently, reduce the damage from the risk threats’ realization.
Comparison of Using Managerial Instruments in Industry Companies in Slovakia and the Czech Republic
Authors: Teplická Katarína , Hurná Soňa , Kádárová Jaroslava
Published: September 2024

Performance management is key factor of successful business and obtaining competitiveness advantages on the global business market. Monitoring of performance is basic instrument of innovative activities in the industrial enterprises. The main goal of this contribution is to monitor the attitudes of industrial enterprises in Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the use and application of performance management tools. Based on a questionnaire survey in industrial enterprises in Slovakia and in the Czech Republic, we monitored the areas of performance management that businesses prefer, specific financial indicators, and new management tools implemented in companies. The conclusion of the research pointed to the most monitored area - finance, from the point of view of financial indicators the most monitored are costs, revenues, profit, liquidity, indebtedness. New trends in performance management that businesses have introduced are quality management, project management, and EVA financial indicator.