bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Schistosomiasis: Current and future perspectives
Authors: Worku Dominic Adam
Published: June 2023

Schistosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) that has challenged the medical community and affects 200 million people annually. Despite early appreciation of the schistosomal life cycle, breaking transmission is very difficult due to deficiencies in sanitation, presence of animal reservoirs and chronicity of disease in the absence of symptoms. New and effective methods to control schistosomiasis are required to counteract the dire consequences it poses and reduce associated morbidity and disability adjusted life years (DALYs).
A novel approach to detecting pulse onset in photoplethysmographic signal using an automatic non assisted method
Authors: Cuadra Sanz M B , Lopez-Delis A , Díaz Novo C , Delisle-Rodríguez D
Published: June 2023

An automatic method for determining the location of the pulse onset on arterial pulse waves is presented. The aim is to develop an automatic method for enhance the accuracy and precision of pulse onset detection without ECG assistance (R peaks as reference). The approach is composed by two stages: pulse delineator and onset decision. Pulse delineator is based on amplitude and time thresholds computation in time and frequency domain respectively, for locating each pulse wave. Decision stage is based on triangle area algorithm that computes on each pulse the triangle area successive with two fix points and one mobile. The mobile point that corresponds to higher area is the pulse onset. Pulse delineator stage of proposed method was evaluated with CSL database, and their results were comparable to other pulse detection algorithm. Simultaneous ECG and PPG records were used to evaluate the repeatability of proposed method for several signal-noise ratios, as well as the concordance respect to trained observers. The performance of proposed method was compared with ECG assisted methods, such as tangents intersection, diastolic point and second derivative. The approach obtained acceptable values of sensitivity (> 97.99 %), positive predictivity (> 97.91 %), failed rate detection (< 4.11 %) and error (< 5.78 ± 6.64 ms). This proposal found the repeatability condition for each signal-noise ratios. This method could be used on medical systems that need the pulse onset to compute diagnostic markers.
Complicated Mycotic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Secondary to Staphylococcus aureus Endocarditis
Authors: Chua Aileen Paula A , Toledano Bryan Rene F , Prado Jose Paolo A
Published: June 2023

A mycotic aortic aneurysm is a rare and life-threatening condition, with the most common culprit being Staphylococcus aureus. The incidence varies widely from 0.6% to 13%. It usually affects immunocompromised patients, such as those undergoing haemodialysis who are subjected to repeated skin punctures. The insidiousness of the presentation of this high-risk condition makes diagnosis and management challenging. The authors document the case of a 75-year-old woman with multiple comorbidities on maintenance haemodialysis, who also recently underwent central line reinsertions, presenting with progressive leukocytosis and persistent anaemia. Diagnostic work-ups initially showed pneumonia and methicillin-resistant S aureus bacteraemia, later revealing infective endocarditis and a mycotic aortic aneurysm in the descending aorta with contained rupture. A hybrid two-step procedure with debranching and anastomoses of aortic branches was employed, followed by transthoracic endovascular aortic repair. However, the initial success was complicated by a type IIIa endoleak and was repaired using a tapered endograft stent deployed in an overlapping fashion to cover the leak. Long-term management involves a single antiplatelet and antibiotics taken according to the patient’s condition and close surveillance of imaging.
«Соціальний інстинкт» vs «національне самозбереження» як феномен українського суспільства під час сучасної російсько-української війни
Authors: Лапан Тетяна , Химович Оксана
Published: June 2023

Російсько-українська війна формує питання не психологічного інстинкту виживання та порятунку життя кожного індивіда окремо, а мова йде про соціальний інстинкт спільного виживання українців як нації.

У статті  аналізується  інстинктивістський підхід В.Макдугала, який, на нашу думку, здійснив визначення інстинктів не лише як психологічного поняття, але й його соціологічну інтерпретацію, наблизивши розуміння індивідуальних інстинктів до соціальних. Під соціальними інстинктами, ми розуміємо складні форми/моделі поведінки спільноти і суспільства загалом. Крізь призму інстинктивістського підходу визначено феномен існування, а точніше виживання сучасного українського суспільства в умовах повномасштабного вторгнення. Проаналізовано різні типи інстинктів: втеча чи страх, неприйняття, допитливість, агресивність, самоприниження, самоствердження, інстинкт творення соціальності (стадності) та виживання/самозбереження. Під інстинктом самозбереження ми розуміємо сукупність вроджених форм поведінки соціальної спільноти, що проявляються в ситуаціях, при виникненні загроз для виживання. Він включає в себе як активні форми поведінки (втеча і напад), так і пасивні (завмирання, неприйняття агресивність, самоприниження). Під час кризових ситуацій саме інстинкти обумовлюють специфічні особливості мислення та дій людей. Потрапляючи в ситуацію неможливості задоволення своїх базових потреб, соціальна спільнота нерідко сприймає це як загрозу своєму способу життя. Намагаючись переламати травматичну ситуацію, перебуваючи в стані обурення, страху або роздратування, соціальна спільнота може діяти по-різному. Але, як засвідчує аналіз емпіричних досліджень, об’єднання, згуртованість дають більше шансів на виживання і самозбереження. У статті робиться висновок про те, що українці сьогодні живуть в умовах підвищеної консолідації, відстоювання інтересів, цінностей, які базуються на інстинкті виживанні. У цій статті, ми робимо спробу проаналізувати сучасні соціологічні дослідження, проведені в умовах повномасштабного вторгнення росії в Україну, з точки зору інстинктів самозбереження українців як соціальної та національної спільноти.
Роль нових технологій у формуванні бібліотек у глобальному інформаційному суспільстві
Authors: Казімі Парвіз , Ахмедов Ельчин , Агаєва Нурлана
Published: June 2023

Технологічний прогрес у цій тенденції приніс багато змін у бібліотечні та інформаційні послуги, а також у соціальні очікування бібліотекарів/експертів з питань інформації. Тому дуже важливо, щоб бібліотекар/інформатик змінювався разом із системою, забезпечуючи оновлення знань і навичок, а також використання нових веб-технологій у наданні бібліотечних послуг. Базуючись на цьому факті, цей документ намагається визначити глобальні та актуальні проблеми, а також нові технології для бібліотечних та інформаційних наук, щоб читачі могли спеціально зосередитися на них для ефективного бібліотечного обслуговування.

Хоча фахівці в галузі аналізу сучасної бібліотечно-інформаційної діяльності роблять песимістичні прогнози щодо майбутнього цієї діяльності, зазначається, що за допомогою новітніх технологій створюються нові можливості. Компетентність фахівців, які займаються бібліотечно-інформаційною діяльністю, повинна дозволяти реалізацію необхідних видів послуг у широкому спектрі напрямків шляхом впровадження нових технологій обробки інформації.

У представленій статті висуваються пропозиції щодо створення поряд із традиційним обслуговуванням нових напрямків бібліотечного обслуговування, виходу за його межі, використання сучасних інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій та відведення цим напрямам особливого місця у підготовці фахівців.

У статті розглядаються питання навчання та професійного використання інструментів, важливих у сфері розширення бібліотечної діяльності, із засобів комунікації, які широко поширені в сучасну епоху, особливо в соціальних мережах. Для цього також дуже важливо аналізувати нові галузі та «напрямки» з точки зору підготовки фахівців у цій галузі.

Сучасні напрями бібліотечно-інформаційної діяльності та використання інноваційних проектів в організації нових інформаційних послуг наразі є дуже актуальними. Вважаємо дуже важливим вивчення досліджень, які привертають увагу фахівців цього напрямку.
Трансформація системи соціально-політичної комунікації держави: вплив соціальних (інтернет) мереж
Authors: Воронова Тетяна
Published: June 2023

Актуальність. Процеси глобалізації, що притаманні для зовнішньодержавних та внутрішньодержавних відносин, здійснюють вплив на систему комунікації між державними суб’єктами та соціальними групами. За умов сучасних глобалізаційних викликів, зокрема, всесвітня пандемія спостерігається підвищення впливу соціальних (інтернет) мереж на соціально-політичну комунікацію, що й актуалізує їх дослідження. Метою статті є дослідження впливу соціальних (інтернет) мереж на соціально-політичне середовище держави.

У процесі дослідження отримано наступні результати: Стверджується, що сучасні державні трансформації обумовленні здійснюють вплив на систему соціально-політичної комунікації між політичними інститутами та соціальними індивідами та політичними суб’єктами. Обґрунтовується, що мережева система взаємодії, комунікації у рамках державного політичного простору здійснює перехід від класичних інструментів поширення, отримання інформації та комунікаційного процесу до новітніх, більш якісних інструментів, трансформуючи саму природу соціально-політичного контакту. Встановлено, що Інтернет постає новим більш дієвим інструментом для політиків, політичних інститутів, здійснення політичної комунікації та реалізації політичного впливу на внутрішню та зовнішню спільноту. Соціальні (інтернет) мережі сприяють підвищенню якості соціально-політичної комунікації держави сприяючі інтеграції до неї демократичних інститутів через збільшення свободи слова та залученості суб’єктів до процесу політичної комунікації.

Висновки. Розвиток технологічних особливостей інформаційного простору створює нові моделі та інструменти комунікації, один з таких є соціальні (інтернет) мережі. Такі мережі здійснюють трансформацію особливостей розповсюдження, отримання інформації та реалізацію комунікації між політичними інститутами та соціальними групами.  Поява нових соціальних (інтернет) мереж створює нову комунікаційну культуру та нові культурні інститути, що замінюють класичну комунікаційну культуру.
Етнічний склад і політичне становище Зангезуру – історичної землі Азербайджану – наприкінці ХІХ – у 20-х рр. ХХ ст.
Authors: Асадов Камран
Published: June 2023

Історичні джерела і записи різних мандрівників свідчать про те, що Зангезур був давньою батьківщиною тюрків. Велика кількість топонімічних назв турецького походження в Зангезурі також підтверджує цю думку.

Історія Азербайджану 20-го століття запам'ятовується загрозами етнічній єдності, територіальній цілісності та традиціям державності азербайджанського народу. Згідно з історичними обставинами, депортації та насильницькі територіальні очищення, спрямовані проти азербайджанського народу, були різними за формою, але змістом однаковим.

У висновку зазначається, що окрім найдавніших історичних джерел, дослідження, проведені багатьма вченими світу, свідчать, що албанська держава Зангезур у 4-9 століттях, потім Сасанідська імперія та Арабський халіфат, стародавні азербайджанські держави, які перемагали у війнах проти Арабський халіфат у 9-11 ст. – на тих територіях саджі, саларі та раббідити, які століттями перебували при владі під різними іменами, на початку ХІІ-ХІІІ ст. – Атабай, у ХІІІ-ХІV ст. Хулаку, в 14 столітті – Джалаїрі, потім держави Карагоюнлу і Аггоюнлу, на початку 16 століття – могутня держава Сефевідів, XVIII століття, все це підтверджує, що в 20-х роках XIX століття воно входило до складу Карабахське ханство.
THE CONCEPT SOUL IN THE ENGLISH WORLDVIEW (BASED ON THE MONOLINGUAL LEXICOGRAPHIC SOURCES)
Authors: Repp Lina
Published: June 2023

The article focuses on the analysis of the concept soul in the English language based on the monolingual lexicographic sources. The research deals with the English monolingual dictionaries in order to shed some light on the issue of the concept soul from the point of view of the language. The aim of the investigation is to study certain English monolingual dictionaries to reveal the fixed definitions of the concept soul in various lexicographic sources and find out the cognitive features of the concept that is under research.

It should be stressed that the research is based on the seven monolingual lexicographic sources of the English language. Thus, the investigation deals with the following dictionaries, chosen for the research: Cambridge Dictionary, Collins English Dictionary, Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Macmillan Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary and Oxford English Dictionary. 

The conducted investigation of the definitions of the concept soul, based on the monolingual lexicographic sources mentioned above, shows that the concept soul possesses ten different meanings that represent its cognitive features. Thus, these cognitive features form the structure of the concept soul, described in the field theory of the structure of concepts. It was discovered that the structure of the concept soul includes the core, the close periphery and the far periphery. The core consists of five cognitive features: 1) somebody’s spirit; 2) a person; 3) a person of a stated type; 4) embodiment of special quality; 5) genre of music, whereas the close periphery includes four cognitive features: 1) sense of beauty; 2) a person's moral or emotional nature; 3) the culture of African-Americans 4) the central or most important part of something and the far periphery counts only one cognitive feature – a leading  figure of something. It should be emphasized that the detailed analysis of the soul issue from the point of view of the English monolingual lexicographic sources proves the diversity of the cognitive features the concept soul represents.
MODEL OF FORMATION OF FOREIGN-LANGUAGE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF INTENDING TRANSLATORS
Authors: Bezrodnykh Iryna , Konopelkina Olena
Published: June 2023

The article deals with the model of formation of foreign-language professional communicative competence of intending translators. The given research defines the object as the process of formation of foreign-language professional-communicative competence of intending translators with the use of multimedia technologies, and its subject is the pedagogical means aimed at creating an effective process of formation of foreign language professional-communicative competence of future translators using multimedia technologies. It is noted that the construction of the model is effective, and it consists of three blocks: target, content-operation and result. The target block contains the purpose and objectives of the educational process. The main tasks are the formation of language and speech, as well as linguistic and sociocultural, strategic and discursive, professional components. Content-operation presents principles, methods and means of teaching during the formation of foreign language professional communicative competence of future translators with the use of multimedia technologies. The principles can be characterized as both general didactic (scientific, systematic and consistent, activity, consciousness, accessibility) and specific (interaction between subjects, professional focus, communicative orientation, individualization, productivity, authenticity). Selected forms of study are classroom activities (lectures, practical classes, seminars, group, team, frontal work), extracurricular activities (project-group, media work), distance activities (synchronous practical classes, asynchronous online tasks). Teaching methods are cooperative learning, collective group learning, situational modeling learning. Effective means include a training set of exercises using multimedia teaching methods, multimedia tools, remote online platforms (Moodle, GoogleMeet, StudyMo, Edmodo), dictionaries, encyclopedic guidelines, online services (MentiMetre, Kahoot). Result block includes criteria for the level of formation of foreign language professional communicative competence of future translators with the use of multimedia technologies. Acquisition by future translators of language and speech, linguistic and sociocultural, strategic and discursive, professional components will testify to the awareness of the relevant areas and the achievement of the goal. All blocks are interconnected.
ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ПІД ЧАС ПЕРЕКЛАДУ ЗАСТАРІЛОЇ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ЛЕКСИКИ АНГЛІЙСЬКОЮ
Authors: Panchenko Olena , Horelova Polina
Published: June 2023

У статті в загальному вигляді ставиться проблема перекладу української застарілої лексики. Ця проблема є актуальною для сучасного перекладознавства, оскільки українська історична проза, яка розвивалася впродовж багатьох століть, встигла внести до скарбниці світової культури численні оповідання, новели, повісті та романи, які відображають події минулого України. Особливо важливим цей пласт літератури став після здобуття Україною незалежності. Історична проза має свою специфіку щодо перекладу, оскільки важливою частиною таких творів є застарілі мовні одиниці. Актуальність дослідження, отже, зумовлена зростаючим загальносвітовим інтересом до української історії, який, в свою чергу, породжує цікавість до зразків історичної прози та необхідність їхнього перекладу з урахуванням застарілих мовних особливостей, у тому числі лексичних. Метою нашого дослідження є аналіз існуючих засобів перекладу англійською мовою історизмів та архаїзмів на матеріалі роману Василя Шевчука «Побратими…». Виявивши повну номенклатуру застарілої лексики в оригіналі та перекладі роману, ми проаналізували використані перекладацькі трансформації. До лексичних трансформацій, представлених у творі, ми уналежнюємо модуляцію, конкретизацію та генералізацію.  Основні засоби перекладу архаїзмів та історизмів можуть бути умовно поділені на засоби, характерні для перекладу реалій (до яких належать транслітерація, транскрипція, калька, традиційний відповідник), а також перекладацькі трансформації, у тому числі лексичні (модуляція, конкретизація, генералізація), граматичні (додавання, вилучення). Перспективи дослідження ми вбачаємо в аналізі засобів перекладу стилістичного забарвлення українського історичного роману англійською мовою.
MEANS OF EXPRESSING LANGUAGE AND GENDER IDENTITY IN THE POETRY BY ANNE SEXTON, SYLVIA PLATH, ADRIENNE RICH
Authors: Honsalies-Munis Svitlana
Published: June 2023

The article deals with the issues of construction of language and gender identity in the poetry by Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath and Adrienne Rich. It studies poets' attitude to the language and gender, it describes what motifs and images were employed by contemporary American female poets to express their vision of the language and silence. Special attention is paid to the concept of women’s writing, modern theories of corporeality, sexuality and the problems of the body and the language, which have been considered as major features of women’s poetry in the second half of the 20th century.

            The theoretical background of the article is based on the works of Hélène Cixous, Luce Irigaray, Julia Kristeva, Jane Gallop, Alicia Ostriker, in which they defined the concepts of women's writing and language, women's subject, bodiness and corporality. The article analyzes a number of related issues: firstly, it determines how well-known theories of women's writing are consistent with the peculiarities of the female experience and its realization in a poetic text, especially on the level of the themes and motifs; secondly, it studies how the motifs of language and silence are expressed in the poetry by Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath and Adrienne Rich, what are the similarities between their imagery and what are the differences. The article analyses modern feminist works as well as gender studies.
The influence of rootstock on vigor and bud fertility of ‘BRS Tainá’ grape in the São Francisco Valley
Authors: Oliveira Carlos Roberto Silva de , Silva Francismary Barros da , Felinto Filho Ezildo Francisco , Mendonça Junior Antônio Francisco de , Ulisses Cláudia , Leão Patrícia Coelho de Souza
Published: June 2023

Abstract ‘BRS Tainá’ is a new seedless table grape cultivar developed and recommended for the Submedium of São Francisco Valley, the main producing and exporting region of table grapes in Brazil. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of rootstock on vigor, bud fertility, sucrose and total soluble carbohydrates content in leaves of ‘BRS Tainá’ vine cultivated in semi-arid environmental conditions in the Brazilian Northeast. The treatments were represented by eight rootstocks: ‘101-14 MgT’, ‘IAC 313’, ‘IAC 572’, ‘IAC 766’, ‘Paulsen 1103’, ‘Ramsey’, ‘SO4’ and ‘Teleki 5C’. The experimental design was in randomized blocks with four replications, in split plots, the production cycles were considered as plots, and eight rootstocks as subplots. The following variables were evaluated: pruning weight, stem diameter, number of lateral bunches, bud fertility, sucrose and total soluble carbohydrates content in leaves. The ‘BRS Tainá’ vine had moderate canopy vigor and 54% of bud fertility. The carbohydrate content and sucrose in the leaves did not differ among treatments during pruning. Therefore, it is possible that there is no effect of the rootstock on the initial vegetative growth of ‘BRS Tainá’ vines, which vigor and bud fertility remained stable in the initial production cycles.
First record of the occurrence of the diamondback moth on sour passion fruit
Authors: Pereira Betina Emerick , Lorenzi Érica Frazão Pereira De , Petry Henrique Belmonte
Published: June 2023

Abstract Known as the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. is registered as one of the most important pests of Brassicaceae in the world. It is characterized as a specialized insect in this family, due to specifics for feeding. However, based on reports from producers, the shoots of sour passion fruit in the extreme south of Santa Catarina, were damaged by a phytophagous insect attack. The damage plants were collected and from this, it was possible to identify the specie P. xylostella as the insect causing the damage. Therefore, the purpose is to communicate a new record of phytophagous insect associated with passion fruit, as well as a new host outside the list of Brassicaceae for P. xylostella. The collected shoots had amber exudation and sawdust appearance in the axils of leaf growth, the plants had wilted leaves and emission of lateral shoots. It is believed that the individuals have managed to complete the life cycle in the plant because of the similarity in the nitrogen compounds present in the species of Brassicaceae and Passifloraceae.
Alternativas de estabilização: gradualismo, dolarização e populismo
Authors: FRANCO GUSTAVO H. B.
Published: June 2023

RESUMO O artigo discute as questões envolvidas em três diferentes variedades de planos de estabilização: gradualismo, dolarização e pactos sociais. Argumenta-se que a eficiência de cada alternativa depende de condições especiais pertinentes, em geral à dinâmica da fixação de preços na economia brasileira. Diz-se que alternativas de choque, em particular, congelamentos de preços ou esquemas de prefixação, têm sua utilidade associada ao comportamento de fixação de preços “voltado para trás”. Estratégias graduais, por outro lado, especialmente quando ortodoxamente inequivocamente, são consideradas mais eficientes quando o comportamento “prospectivo” é adotado pelos formadores de preços. O artigo também discute as condições para a aplicação de uma dolarização do tipo argentina no Brasil e também as peculiaridades institucionais que afetam a viabilidade de “pactos sociais” no Brasil.
LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDICECTOMY: RISK FACTORS FOR CONVERSION TO LAPAROTOMY
Authors: Cherif Mouna , Mesbahi Meryam , Zaafouri Haithem , Zebda Helmi , Khedhiri Nizar , Hadded Dhafer , Ben-Maamer Anis
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic appendectomy is the gold standard surgical procedure currently performed for acute appendicitis. The conversion rate is one of the main factors used to measure laparoscopic competence, being important to avoid wasting time in a laparoscopic procedure and proceed directly to open surgery. AIMS: To identify the main preoperative parameters associated with a higher risk of conversion in order to determine the surgical method indicated for each patient. METHODS: Retrospective study of patients admitted with acute appendicitis who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. A total of 725 patients were included, of which 121 (16.7%) were converted to laparotomy. RESULTS: The signiﬁcant factors that predicted conversion, identified by univariate and multivariate analysis, were: the presence of comorbidities (OR 3.1; 95%CI; p<0.029), appendicular perforation (OR 5.1; 95%CI; p<0.003), retrocecal appendix (OR 5.0; 95%CI; p<0.004), gangrenous appendix, presence of appendicular abscess (OR 3.6; 95%CI; p<0.023) and the presence of difficult dissection (OR 9.2; 95%CI; p<0.008). CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe procedure to treat acute appendicitis. It is a minimally invasive surgery and has many advantages. Preoperatively, it is possible to identify predictive factors for conversion to laparotomy, and the ability to identify these reasons can aid surgeons in selecting patients who would beneﬁt from a primary open appendectomy.
Antibiosis of strawberry genotypes to the spotted spider mite
Authors: Fagundes João Pedro Robe , Gobbi Priscilla Costa , Duarte Adriane da Fonseca , Bonow Sandro , Cunha Uemerson Silva da
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT: The spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae (Koch, 1836), is one of the most important pests of strawberry production systems worldwide. Because plant resistance is an important integrated management strategy, the present study investigated the effects of 12 strawberry genotypes on the biological characteristics of this pest under laboratory conditions (25 ± 2 °C and RH 60 ± 10%; 12:12-hour photophase). The experiment was carried using 12 treatments (genotypes), divided into 20 replications each, in a completely randomized design. The response variables were the biological parameters of the spider mite and its survival rate. The development and survival of T. urticae were influenced by different strawberry genotypes. The Camarosa cultivar together with genotypes Selection 05 and 2017-04-03 negatively affected the development and survival of T. urticae. The Selection 02 genotype had greatest susceptibility to the spider mite, which allowed fast development and high survival rate. The reproductive parameters of T. urticae were affected differently as a function of the strawberry genotype, with the Camarosa cultivar and the genotypes Selection 05 and 2017-04-03 being unfavorable to development, suggesting a possible resistance based on antibiosis.
Estudo da eletrodeposição de óxido de titânio com adição de magnésio em substrato de titânio com corrente constante
Authors: Capelin Guilherme Ribeiro , Nakata Milena Yumi Kasama , Teixeira Jean Valdir Uchôa , Santos Adriana Alencar , Lisboa Filho Paulo Noronha
Published: June 2023

RESUMO Atualmente, o substrato de titânio é um dos mais importantes biomateriais metálicos com aplicação em ortopedia, odontologia, fixação de fraturas e artroplastia de joelho e quadril. Apesar de todas estas propriedades atrativas, sua inércia biológica e baixa capacidade bactericida acaba limitando sua osseointegração. Neste sentido, revestimentos de TiO2 e TiO2(MgO) são realizados para aprimorar as características do titânio, como a resistência à corrosão. Os objetivos deste estudo foram analisar a resistência à corrosão do óxido de titânio e óxido de titânio com adição de magnésio, topografias, morfologias e cristalinidade em um substrato de titânio através da eletrodeposição com corrente constante. As eletrodeposições foram realizadas em um sistema de três eletrodos, sendo o titânio eletrodo de trabalho, Ag/AgCl como eletrodo de referência e um contra eletrodo de platina em um potenciostato e foram utilizadas correntes constantes de 1,0 mA/cm2 para todos os processos. Foram utilizadas as caracterizações por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), microscopia de força atômica (MFA), microscopia confocal, difração de raios X (DRX) e polarização potenciodinâmica. As análises de topografia e morfologia indicaram uma alteração nas rugosidades (Ra) e todas demonstraram uma superfície uniforme. As análises de DRX indicaram apenas o titânio metálico, porém todas tiveram uma diferença no FWHM, indicando possíveis fases amorfas ou Mg intersticial, causando também uma variação na altura dos picos. Por fim, a polarização potenciodinâmica indicou que o revestimento com TiO2 houve uma melhora de 37,90% e o TiO2 com adição de magnésio houve uma perda de 13,43%. Portanto, os revestimentos causaram alterações nas rugosidades, morfologias, redes cristalinas e nas propriedades anticorrosivas, possibilitando assim a modulação das propriedades desejadas de acordo com o ambiente de oxidação utilizado.
Methodologies used by Nursing professionals in the production of educational videos: An integrative review
Authors: Barbosa Rafael Fernando Mendes , Gonzaga Anne Ketlley Lacerda de Lima , Jardim Fabrine Aguilar , Mendes Karina Dal Sasso , Sawada Namie Okino
Published: June 2023

Objective: to evaluate the diverse scientific evidence on the methodologies used by Nursing professionals in the production of educational videos. Method: an integrative review. The search for primary studies was carried out in the CINAHL, LILACS and MEDLINE/PubMed databases. The sample consisted of 19 research studies. The methodological quality of the studies included was assessed using a tool proposed by the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and the results were analyzed in a descriptive form. Results: the methodological stages used for the process to elaborate and make the videos include pre-production, production and post-production. The studies reveal that, for the most part, the stages were properly applied and/or described by the authors, in addition to contemplating the method adopted. However, in 14 studies there was no use of a methodological framework to ensure rigor in their conduction and in 11 presented validation by the target audience. Conclusion: the synthesis of knowledge showed that there is still a need for attention for the construction of educational videos regarding the methodological framework and validation by the target population. The rigorous execution of the methodological procedures necessary for the development of educational videos, aiming to encourage the acquisition of essential skills for the creation of high-quality teaching materials.
Distinct carbapenems susceptibility profiles in isogenic isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae presenting Ompk36 disruption and expression of down-regulated blaKPC-2
Authors: Souza P. M. S. , Ribeiro A. C. O. A. , Pena E. P. N. , Silva F. A. C. , Calsa Júnior T. , Morais M. M. C. , Almeida A. C. S.
Published: June 2023

Abstract The isolation of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in hospitals is a major public health threat, increasing patient hospitalization costs, morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this work investigated the resistance mechanisms that produced different carbapenems susceptibility profiles in two isogenic strains of K. pneumoniae isolated from the same patient in a public hospital in Recife, Pernambuco. The genes that encode the main porins in K. pneumoniae, ompK35 and ompK36, and several beta-lactamase genes were analyzed. The expression of these genes was evaluated by quantitative real time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) with reverse transcriptase (RT-qPCR). SDS-PAGE (sodium dodecyl sulphate–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) was performed to analyze the outer membrane proteins. The analysis of the ompK36 genetic environment disclosed an IS903 insertion sequence disrupting this gene in the ertapenem resistant isolate (KPN133). The blaKPC-2 gene showed down-regulated expression in both isolates. Our findings show that changes in porins, especially OmpK36, are more determinant to carbapenems susceptibility profile of bacterial isolates than variations in blaKPC gene expression.
Chronotype as a predictor of scholar performance in a full-time middle school
Authors: Cezário R. R. , Freitas D. , Chahad-Ehlers S.
Published: June 2023

Abstract The performance of day-to-day tasks, whether satisfactory or unsatisfactory, varies due to several environmental synchronizers, including the 24-hour light-dark cycle. For instance, human performance on physical and/or cognitive demanding activities reaches its peak during the day when the body temperature is at its circadian peak. Individual differences in the circadian peaks in temperature along with individuals’ timing of sleep is referred to as chronotype. Here, we aimed to answer if (a) chronotypes affect the performance of students in a Brazilian full-time school with an early start time and if (b) there are differences in performance based on chronotype. We expected to find (a) a positive effect of the morning chronotype on the students’ performance, particularly in subjects that take place in early morning; (b) while a negative effect of the evening chronotype in that same period. To address the effect of the chronotype on the students’ scholar performance we build a Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM). Results support the hypothesis that the students’ performance is partially attributed to their chronotype. In particular, our findings shows that evening-type students are expected to have an increase of 0.038 (p ≤0.05) log counts on their performance in Portuguese classes compared to other chronotypes. Here we add evidence for the effect that individual chronotypes have on the students’ performance in a Brazilian full-time middle school. Distinctive features of the studied Brazilian full-time middle school related to chronotypes are discussed.
Lipopolysaccharide effects on activation and apoptosis of primordial ovarian follicles in heifers
Authors: Maffi A.S. , Rincón J.A. Alvarado. , Barbosa A.A. , Weiller M.A. , Mondadori R.G. , Gasperin B.G. , Rovani M.T. , Cruz L.A.X. , Freitas K.C. , Schneider A. , Corrêa M.N. , Feijó J.O. , Pino F.A.B. Del , Rabassa V.R. , Marins L. , Brauner C.C.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administration on activation and apoptosis of primordial follicles. There was no difference in the total number of follicles as well as in the different types of follicles. Furthermore, the LPS challenge didn’t modulate the expression of genes related with ovarian reserve (HAM), oocyte survival (Survivin), activation rate (Pten, KIT, KITL1, KITL2, AKT1, SIRT1), and follicular abnormalities. Therefore, the LPS exposure with 24h interval had no effect on activation rate and primordial follicles abnormalities, and also had no effect on expression of anti-apoptotic genes and genes related with ovarian reserve, oocyte survival, activation rate, and primordial follicles abnormalities.
Acinar adenocarcinoma of the lung in a cat: case report
Authors: Dhein J.O. , Veronezi T.M. , Gerardi D.G. , Amorim F.V.C.
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Among the diseases that cause dyspnea in felines, primary pulmonary neoplasia is rare and tends to affect senile cats. This study reports the case of a seven teen year old FeLV infected cat who was diagnosed acinar adenocarcinoma of the lung and kidney metastasis. It presented prostration and anorexia and was hospitalized with dyspnea and pleural effusion. Chest radiography indicated increased radiopacity in the cranial portion of the right hemithorax, compatible with presence of intrathoracic mass and the cytologic analysis of pleural effusion suggested feline infectious peritonitis. The animal died two days after, and the definitive diagnosis was concluded after necropsy and histopathological examination. Pulmonary adenocarcinoma should be included with differential diagnosis of respiratory diseases in cats, especially the elderly.
Neck circumference and its association with anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis
Authors: Silva Danielle Cristina Guimarães da , Ferreira Fabrícia Geralda , Alves Augusto Matheus dos Santos , Santos Thailane Carvalho dos , Almeida Joice Natielle Mariano de
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the association between neck circumference and anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical parameters in chronic kidney failure patients on hemodialysis. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis in Western Bahia. For the data collection, anthropometric measures were taken and clinical and biochemical data were gathered from the patient records and employing a structured questionnaire. A multiple linear regression was applied to evaluate the relationship between neck circumference and the anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical parameters. Results: A total of 119 patients were evaluated, of which 63.03% were men and 57.98% were aged between 35 and 59 years old. The mean neck circumference of the patients was 36.2±3.8 cm. A negative association was found between neck circumference and the female sex (p<0.001), while waist circumference (p<0.001), the body adiposity index (p=0.002), and pre-dialysis serum urea concentration (p=0.006) were positively associated with neck circumference. Conclusion: Neck circumference is inversely associated with the female sex and positively associated with a high waist circumference, body adiposity index, and serum urea concentration in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis.
Um olhar para a disciplina curricular Cultura Digital do Novo Ensino Médio: a relação das Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação e o Ensino de Física
Authors: Testa Maurício José , Lopes Eduarda da Silva , Vidmar Muryel Pyetro , Pastorio Dioni Paulo
Published: June 2023

No cenário atual, uma das principais habilidades requeridas pelos sujeitos diz respeito ao desenvolvimento de novas estratégias para melhor utilização das tecnologias digitais, que têm demonstrado um grande potencial no desenvolvimento da sociedade. Na busca de alternativas formativas para o âmbito da Educação Básica, a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) inseriu uma nova disciplina curricular, denominada Cultura e Tecnologias Digitais, ou Cultura Digital. Nesse contexto, o presente artigo tem como objetivo principal investigar a nova disciplina curricular Cultura Digital, inserida nas escolas estaduais no contexto do novo Ensino Médio. Para a realização deste estudo, baseamo-nos nas diretrizes presentes no Referencial Curricular Gaúcho e na BNCC do Ensino Médio, documentos oficiais desse contexto. Especificamente, desenvolveu-se uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura (RSL), investigando as publicações dos periódicos nacionais de melhor avaliação no Qualis CAPES da grande área Ensino, com foco em publicações nas subáreas de Ensino de Física e Educação em Ciências. A análise dos dados obtidos foi realizada a partir das cinco etapas de investigação descritas por Yin [21]. Podemos concluir no sentido da importância da implantação da disciplina Cultura Digital em todas as modalidades de Ensino, devido ao fato de potencializar a construção do conhecimento através do auxílio das tecnologias. A implementação da Cultura Digital desperta e motiva o interesse dos alunos nas atividades associadas às práticas educativas, por meio das tecnologias. Nesse âmbito, cabe ao professor atuar como mediador de conhecimentos por meio da integração das Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação (TDIC), fomentando um processo de ensino e aprendizagem que faça sentido ao estudante. Ademais, como essa disciplina foi recentemente introduzida em sala de aula, entende-se necessário um estudo mais aprofundado, debatendo a opinião da escola, dos professores, dos alunos e da comunidade que estão atreladas à sua implementação, no sentido de identificar os avanços e obstáculos nesse âmbito e, a partir daí, buscar caminhos e possibilidades de promover a qualidade da integração da mesma.
Construção e validação de instrumento de avaliação fisioterapêutica e de classificação funcional no modelo biopsicossocial da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF) para pacientes HIV hospitalizados
Authors: Chomem Paula , Kuwaki Nelma Sue , Carraro Cesar Felipe , Gallo Rubneide Barreto Silva , Israel Vera Lúcia
Published: June 2023

RESUMO O vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV - human immunodeficiency virus) é responsável pelo comprometimento do sistema imune e por um elevado número de hospitalizações. Considerando o contexto biopsicossocial (BPS) do indivíduo, o processo fisioterapêutico dispõe da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF), que fornece a máxima descrição de uma condição de saúde e o impacto das intervenções e prestação de serviços. O objetivo deste estudo é construir e validar um instrumento de avaliação fisioterapêutica e classificação funcional baseada na CIF para os pacientes HIV hospitalizados. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal e descritivo realizado a partir da análise de demanda, elaboração e aprimoramento do instrumento e sua validação com o consenso de um comitê de fisioterapeutas especialistas que avaliaram 58 itens e os códigos de classificação, resultando no valor kappa geral de 0,858=concordância forte entre as avaliações, todas estatisticamente significativas (p<0,05). A versão final do instrumento incluiu 36 itens, todos com índice kappa >0,80. O instrumento construído apresenta validade para a avaliação e classificação funcional no modelo da CIF para os pacientes HIV hospitalizados, contribuindo para a prática clínica fisioterapêutica no ambiente hospitalar.
Assessment of motor function in individuals with hemiplegia post-stroke
Authors: Souza Gabriela dos Santos de , Rossato Carla Emilia , Mota Carlos Bolli , Silveira Aron Ferreira da
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT This study aims to compare the performance of the sit-to-stand test and walking speed in individuals with chronic hemiplegia post-stroke and a control group (CG). Moreover, we will investigate whether lower limb resistance, measured based on the sit-to-stand test, is related to walking speed in individuals with chronic hemiplegia and a CG. Finally, we will verify if there are intra-group differences for the tests by dividing the hemiplegia group (HG) according to motor and sensorimotor function assessment classification. A cross-sectional design was used among a group with chronic hemiplegia (n=28) and a healthy CG (n=22). The HG was classified by the Fugl-Meyer scale, and both groups were evaluated using the 1-minute sit-to-stand test. The walking speed was calculated using a 3D kinematics system. Lower limb resistance among HG differed significantly from the CG, as well as walking speed. We found a strong correlation between the tests (ρ=0.773; p<0.001). No differences were found for the sit-to-stand tests and walking speed when dividing the HG into individuals with greater or lesser motor and sensory impairment, using the Fugl-Meyer scale. Therefore, individuals with hemiplegia, regardless of having a more pronounced classification of motor and sensory impairment on the Fugl-Meyer scale, showed lower limb resistance and lower walking speed compared with individuals without hemiplegia post-stroke.
Self-perception of oral health and associated factors in quilombola older people: a population-based study
Authors: Miranda Leonardo de Paula , Oliveira Thatiane Lopes , Fagundes Luciana Santos , Queiroz Patrícia de Souza Fernandes , Oliveira Falyne Pinheiro de , Rodrigues Neto João Felício
Published: June 2023

Abstract Objective to investigate self-perception of oral conditions and associated factors in rural quilombola older people in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil. Method This is an analytical and cross-sectional population-based study, in which cluster sampling with probability proportional to size (n=406) was used. Data collection involved conducting interviews and clinical dental examinations. Self-perception of oral conditions was assessed using the GOHAI (Geriatric Oral Health Determination Index). Results Most older people self-perceived oral health as excellent (46.3%) or regular (30.2%). Those surveyed also revealed precarious oral health and restricted access to dental services. In the multiple analysis, significant associations (p˂0.05) were found between regular GOHAI and variables related to the location of the last consultation and use of prosthesis, as well as between poor GOHAI and variables related to marital status, religion, reason for last consultation, CPO-D index and use of prosthesis. Conclusion A significant portion of the quilombola older people showed a more positive self-assessment of oral health, which differs from the professionally verified dental condition. It was also found that the report of poor perception of oral conditions was strongly associated with poorer oral health among those investigated.
Autopercepção da saúde bucal e fatores associados em pessoas idosas quilombolas: um estudo de base populacional
Authors: Miranda Leonardo de Paula , Oliveira Thatiane Lopes , Fagundes Luciana Santos , Queiroz Patrícia de Souza Fernandes , Oliveira Falyne Pinheiro de , Rodrigues Neto João Felício
Published: June 2023

Resumo Objetivo investigar a autopercepção das condições bucais e fatores associados em idosos quilombolas rurais do norte de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Método Trata-se de um estudo analítico e transversal de base populacional, no qual utilizou-se uma amostragem por conglomerados com probabilidade proporcional ao tamanho (n=406). A coleta de dados envolveu a realização de entrevistas e exames clínicos odontológicos. A autopercepção das condições bucais foi avaliada por meio do GOHAI (Índice de Determinação da Saúde Bucal Geriátrica). Resultados A maioria dos idosos autopercebeu a saúde bucal como ótima (46,3%) ou regular (30,2%). Os pesquisados revelaram ainda precária saúde bucal e acesso restrito aos serviços odontológicos. Verificaram-se, na análise múltipla, associações significantes (p˂0,05) entre GOHAI regular e variáveis relativas ao local da última consulta e uso de prótese, bem como entre GOHAI ruim e variáveis atinentes ao estado conjugal, religião, motivo da última consulta, índice CPO-D e uso de prótese. Conclusão Parcela expressiva dos idosos quilombolas manifestou uma autoavaliação mais positiva da saúde bucal, divergente do quadro odontológico constatado profissionalmente. Constatou-se ainda que o relato de percepção ruim das condições bucais esteve fortemente associado a uma saúde bucal mais precária entre os investigados.