bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Photonic spin Hall effect driven broadband multi-focus dielectric metalens
Authors: Wang Wei , Zhao Ruikang , Kang Qianlong , Wang Runhao , Liu Xiangmin , Liu Tianyuan , Fan Shi-Wang , Guo Zhongyi
Published: October 2023

The multi-focus metalens can couple the light into multiple channels in optical interconnections, which is beneficial to the development of planar, miniaturized, and integrated components. We propose broadband photonic spin Hall effect (PSHE) driven multi-focus metalenses, in which each nanobrick plays a positive role for all focal points. Three PSHE driven metalenses with four, six, and eight focal points have been designed and investigated, respectively. Under the incidences of left-/right-handed circularly polarized (LCP/RCP) light, these metalenses can generate regularly distributed two, three, and four RCP/LCP focal points, respectively. The uniformity of the focusing intensity has been investigated in detail by designing an additional four six-focus metalenses with different focus distributions. The uniqueness of these metalenses makes this design philosophy very attractive for applications in spin photonics, compact polarization detection, multi-imaging systems, and information processing systems.
Optical anisotropy and refractive index dispersion of Zn2GeO4 microrods
Authors: Dolado Jaime , Martínez-Casado Ruth , Hidalgo Pedro , Méndez Bianchi
Published: October 2023

Dielectric resonators with high light confinement offer low optical losses, which is essential for the development of high-performance optoelectronic devices. Among the different compounds, Zn2GeO4 has emerged as a promising wide band gap transparent conductive oxide with a low-dielectric constant. In order to control and optimize their optoelectronic properties, a good knowledge of their optical constants, such as the refractive index, is required. Here, we exploit the behaviour of Zn2GeO4 microrods as optical cavities to estimate experimentally for the first time, so far as we know, the refractive index dispersion of this compound. In addition, first principle calculations by density functional theory (DFT) of the dielectric function as a function of the light propagation direction have been performed, which have revealed a strong optical anisotropy. The results show that there is also an influence of native defects on the optical propagation properties. These physical aspects are crucial to tailor the optical features of Zn2GeO4 and exploit them in optoelectronic devices with bespoke properties.
Spiral Rendering Virtual Reality Imaging on a Headset
Authors: Ogata Yoichi
Published: October 2023

Recent advances in the technology on a virtual reality (VR) have been remarkable. Based on this, a large number of VR devices have been implemented in social media platforms. For examples, VR goggles for drive/flight simulators are now being developed in the vehicle industry, providing repeated training by installing them in training facilities. When wearing VR goggles, the user will look at the signboards related to road/air-route etc., on the user’s gaze. On the other hand, the user will sometimes also look at meters indicating speed and fuel gauges. So far, the display model for VR meters has generally been a simple circular model. Therefore, their performance for cognition and alertness have been poor, and thus improvement in the present design is required. In this work, an attempt has been made to convert the conventional model for a circular display to an advanced model for a 3D spiral rendering display equipped with quick recognition and improved alert functions. In detail, 3D-sprial VR stacked with rotation on sector-shaped VR image on gaze were created.
Conscious observational behavior in recognizing landmarks in facial expressions
Authors: Xu Kuangzhe , Matsuka Toshihiko
Published: October 2023

The present study investigated (1) how well humans can recognize facial expressions represented by a small set of landmarks, a commonly used technique in facial recognition in machine learning and (2) differences in conscious observational behaviors to recognized different types of expressions. Our video stimuli consisted of facial expression represented by 68 landmark points. Conscious observational behaviors were measured by movements of the mouse cursor where a small area around it was only visible to participants. We constructed Bayesian models to analyze how personality traits and observational behaviors influenced how participants recognized different facial expressions. We found that humans could recognize positive expressions with high accuracy, similar to machine learning, even when faces were represented by a small set of landmarks. Although humans fared better than machine learning, recognition of negative expressions was not as high as positives. Our results also showed that personality traits and conscious observational behaviors significantly influenced recognizing facial expressions. For example, people with high agreeableness could correctly recognize faces expressing happiness by observing several areas among faces without focusing on any specific part for very long. These results suggest a mechanism whereby personality traits lead to different conscious observational behaviors and recognitions of facial expressions are based on information obtained through those observational behaviors.
An automated system of intrusion detection by IoT-aided MQTT using improved heuristic-aided autoencoder and LSTM-based Deep Belief Network
Authors: Vijayan P. M. , Sundar S.
Published: October 2023

The IoT offered an enormous number of services with the help of multiple applications so it faces various security-related problems and also heavy malicious attacks. Initially, the IoT data are gathered from the standard dataset as Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) set. Further, the collected data are undergone the pre-processing stage, which is accomplished by using data cleaning and data transformation. The resultant processed data is given into two models named (i) Autoencoder with Deep Belief Network (DBN), in which the optimal features are selected from Autoencoder with the aid of Modified Archimedes Optimization Algorithm (MAOA). Further, the optimal features are subjected to the AL-DBN model, where the first classified outcomes are obtained with the parameter optimization of MAOA. Similarly, (ii) Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) with DBN, in this model, the optimal features are chosen from LSTM with the aid of MAOA. Consequently, the optimal features are subjected into the AL-DBN model, where the second classified outcomes are acquired. Finally, the average score is estimated by two outcomes to provide the final classified result. Thus, the findings reveal that the suggested system achieves outstanding results to detect the attack significantly.
EXAMINANDO OS ANTECEDENTES DA RECUPERAÇÃO DE SERVIÇO COCRIADA E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A SATISFAÇÃO DO CONSUMIDOR
Authors: Floriano Mikaela Daiane Prestes
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar o impacto da participação inicial do consumidor na entrega de serviço e do engajamento do cliente sobre a recuperação de serviço cocriada, e como tal forma de reparação de falhas influi sobre a satisfação do consumidor pós-recuperação.
Design / Metodologia / Abordagem: Realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva, de abordagem quantitativa a partir do método survey, com 189 consumidores brasileiros do setor de hospitalidade. Os dados foram analisados por meio da Modelagem de Equações Estruturais, por estimativa PLS.
Resultados: Os achados demonstram que as situações de recuperação não se tratam apenas de tratamentos para falhas decorrentes do processo de serviço, mas devem ser observadas como um processo social, em que os prestadores e consumidores precisam estar envolvidos para a obtenção de benefícios mútuos. Os resultados permitem inferir que o cliente altamente engajado e que participa da entrega inicial do serviço apresenta maior disposição para colaborar com o processo de recuperação.
Originalidade: A pesquisa investiga uma tipologia de recuperação de falhas de serviços que vem, atualmente, ganhando popularidade nos estudos sobre a temática. Além disso, incorpora dois antecedentes da recuperação cocriada que foram pouco explorados anteriormente, sobretudo, no contexto brasileiro, e que podem trazer informações pertinentes para eficientes reparações de falhas.
DARK SIDE DO MARKETING DE RELACIONAMENTO:
Authors: Nascimento Pires Júlio , Santos Aline Regina
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a percepção de gestores e fiscais de contratos públicos na região da Grande Florianópolis sobre o relacionamento com prestadores de serviço de longo prazo, considerando a abordagem do dark side do marketing de relacionamento.
Design/Metodologia/Abordagem: A pesquisa tem natureza exploratória, abordagem qualitativa de corte transversal e uso de entrevista semiestruturada em profundidade como técnica de coleta de dados. Foram entrevistados nove gestores públicos que atuam com a gestão e fiscalização de contratos de prestação de serviços de longo prazo. A análise ocorreu de maneira interpretativa, com uso de codificação dos dados.
Resultados: Os principais achados indicam a presença de comportamentos caracterizados como dark side do marketing de relacionamento entre fornecedores de serviço de longo prazo e o setor público. Entre os comportamentos observados tanto na literatura quanto na fala dos entrevistados estão: a negligência do prestador de serviço em relação ao cliente (neste caso, o setor público), a confusão do cliente, o favoritismo do setor privado e a desonestidade. A dimensão “aprisionamento pela legislação”, não encontrada na literatura, foi identificada e incorporada aos achados.
Limitações/implicações: O estudo analisa o fenômeno sob uma perspectiva unilateral ao observar as percepções do cliente, no caso, o setor público. É possível que essa percepção seja distinta dos prestadores de serviço, fato que pode trazer outras nuances ao fenômeno investigado.
Originalidade/valor: O artigo apresenta, de modo inédito, uma proposição teórica dos comportamentos de dark side do marketing de relacionamento aplicados ao setor público. As produções acadêmicas são, em sua maioria, de origem estrangeira e contemplam relações B2C ou B2B.
REPRESENTAÇÕES FIADAS SOB O DÉDALO DA OBRA FÍLMICA "O SENHOR DO LABIRINTO" (2014)
Authors: Teles Perolina Souza , Santos Wolney Nascimento , Zoboli Fabio
Published: October 2023

O texto tem como objetivo estabelecer reflexões a partir da obra fílmica de Geraldo Motta Filho “O senhor do labirinto” (2014) com a alegoria mítica do “labirinto de Creta”. O filme retrata a obra e a vida de Arthur Bispo do Rosário, que foi considerado louco durante sua internação no manicômio da Colônia Juliano Moreira (RJ). Usando fios e madeira, Bispo conseguiu confeccionar e compor inúmeros artefatos de arte com seus bordados e conhecimento de carpintaria. Considerando a analogia do labirinto, o texto fia uma análise do filme a partir de sua poética e estética, bem como da relação do artista com o dispositivo manicomial. Conclui-se que, tanto na sua poética (aspectos da construção e produção) como na sua estética (representação visual e sonora), o filme se apresenta a partir do pressuposto labiríntico na medida em que seu percurso e montagem foram traçados e percorridos por desvios e enganos. A obra e vida de Bispo, retratada na película, é a celebração da loucura enquanto poética de vida.
Growth and development of yerba mate seedlings associated with different winter cover species
Authors: De David Paula Rochelly , De David Felipe Adelio , Toso Janaíne Oliveira , Pasinato Carla , Müller Caroline , Galon Leandro , Perin Gismael Francisco
Published: October 2023

The lack of knowledge of management in the application of yerba mate is the reason for the present study, given the economic importance of this crop for family farming, the economy and also the culture in the southern region of Brazil. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of winter cover species on the morphophysiological characteristics of yerba mate seedlings. The experimental design was laid out in randomized blocks with four replicates. The weed species used were Avena strigosa, Lolium multiflorum, Vicia sativa, Raphanus sativus, Lupinus albus, Axonopus catharinensis, the consortium between A. strigosa and V. sativa, and the control treatment without cover. Physiological (photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, transpiration, internal CO2 concentration, water use efficiency, carboxylative efficiency, and chlorophyll) and morphological (plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, shoot and of root dry matter, in addition to cover dry matter) were evaluated. There was competition between the crop and the cover plants for the factors of light and water, and the control without cultivation did not affect the morphophysiological characteristics of yerba mate. The species A. catharinensis proved to be the best cover plant because it competed less with yerba mate. The growth and development of yerba mate were affected by the presence of A. strigosa.
New records of the azure gallinule Porphyrio flavirostris (Gmelin, 1789) (Gruiformes: Rallidae) for the state of Paraná
Authors: Gonsales Patrick Luiz Bola , Hang Bruno Czerechowicz
Published: October 2023

Although it has a wide distribution in the country, the Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) has become rare in the southern region, due to the drainage of wetlands, implementation of hydroelectric reservoirs and the reduction of surrounding forests. Through the inventory carried out in the municipality of Capanema, field trips in Francisco Alves and Foz do Iguaçu in humid areas with a predominance of seasonal semideciduous forest, individuals of P. flavirostris were registered in October 2019, December 2020 and January 2021 on the floating vegetation. This work communicates new records of the species in the state of Paraná and makes a brief contribution about its conservation status.
Interaction of benzenesulfonamide derivatives with Smyd3 using a theoretical model
Authors: Lopez-Ramos Maria , Figueroa-Valverde Lauro , Rosas-Nexicapa Marcela , Cervantes-Ortega Catalina , Alvarez-Ramirez Magdalena , Diaz-Cedillo Francisco , Mateu-Armand Maria Virginia , Lopez-Gutierrez Tomas
Published: October 2023

Cancer is a serious public health problem worldwide. This clinical pathology is associated with the activation/release of several biomolecules, including the Smyd proteins family. In this way, some studies indicate that Smyd3 is associated with cancer cells growth. It is important to mention that some drugs act as Smyd3 inhibitors in the treat some cancers. However, their interaction is very confusing; for this reason, the aim of this research was to evaluate the theoretical interaction of benzenesulfonamide and their derivatives (compounds 2 to 28) using 7o2c protein, novobiocin, BAY-6035, EPZ031686 and BCI-121 drugs as theoretical tools in DockingServer program. The results showed differences in the aminoacid residues involved in the interaction of benzenesulfonamide and their derivatives with 7o2c protein surface compared with novobiocin, BAY-6035, EPZ031686 and BCI-121 drugs. In additions, the inhibition constant (Ki) for benzenesulfonamide derivatives 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24 and 28 was very lower compared to benzenesulfonamide, novobiocin, BAY-6035, EPZ031686 and BCI-121. In conclusion, the benzenesulfonamide derivatives 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24 and 28 could be a good alternative as Smyd3 inhibitors to decrease cancer cells growth.
Monoazo reactive dyes: Synthesis and application on cotton, silk and wool fibers
Authors: Patel Manoj J. , Sonera Srujal A. , Bairwa Sagar K. , Tandel Ramnik C.
Published: October 2023

Mono azo reactive dyes are mostly used in textiles industries. The current study was developed to synthesize and apply mono azo reactive dyes. The primary goal of this research article is to highlight synthesized dyes with outstanding fixing properties for the dyeing and printing sectors to invent in future. Diazotized o-anisidine was coupled with several 4-amino-4ʼ-hydroxy benzilidene acetophenone cyanurated coupling component including H-acid, Gamma acid, J-acid, N-methyl J-acid, N-phenyl J-acid, K- acid and peri acid, to create a variety of monoazo reactive dyes. IR and elemental analyses were used to describe them. Moreover, the dyeing capabilities of each of these dyes on silk, wool, and cotton have been evaluated. The wet fastness properties also evaluated. Synthesized mono azo reactive dyes have excellent fixation values as well as fastness properties.
Contributions of stomatherapy to nursing care for people with Intestinal Ostomy
Authors: Carneiro Ana Fagundes , Oliveira Ane Raquel de , Ribeiro Wanderson Alves , Grassel Cristal dos Santos , Klein Lorena Costa , Guedes Miriam Maria Ferreira , Constantino Gabriel Nivaldo Brito , Pires Tarsila Reis Pinto , Siqueira Milena Rangel , Pedrosa Pietro Henrique Benevides , Santos Daiane Lopes dos , Souza Viviane Cortes Cruz de , Souza Érica Motta Moreira de
Published: October 2023

Stomal therapy is an exclusive specialty of nursing that aims to assist people with stomas, injuries and incontinence, in its preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative aspects in search of improving the quality of life. The care provided by this professional through the ostomy situation, goes from the moment of its indication to the immediate and late postoperative or outpatient phase aiming at the autonomy and rehabilitation of the patient. To identify through a review of scientific studies the contributions of stomal therapy to nursing care for people with intestinal ostomies. This is a literature review research of a qualitative approach of the descriptive reflective analysis type. The searches were performed in the BVS and Google Scholar databases between February and April, 2023. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were made. Articles were selected that had context with the descriptors presented and with the objective of this study. After the reflective reading, six points were highlighted in a category, which are, respectively: The characteristics of a pole or nucleus of stomized people; Attributions of the stomal therapist nurse; Main difficulties listed by the stomal therapist nurse for assistance to the person with intestinal stoma; Recommendations of the stomal therapist nurse for adherence of the collecting equipment; Materials used for the exchange of the collecting equipment; Main complications arising from the intestinal stoma The Polo of stomized people is of great contribution to the stomized,both for qualifying professionals, providing collecting equipment and adjucent protective materials, as well as providing quality care to the stomized.
INFARMA – CIÊNCIAS FARMACÊUTICAS, SUA HISTÓRIA E OS 10 ANOS DE SUA REFORMULAÇÃO E REAPRESENTAÇÃO PARA COMUNIDADE CIENTÍFICA
Authors: Oliveira Anselmo Gomes de , Silveira Damaris
Published: October 2023

INFARMA – CIÊNCIAS FARMACÊUTICAS, SUA HISTÓRIA E OS10 ANOS DE SUA REFORMULAÇÃO E REAPRESENTAÇÃO PARACOMUNIDADE CIENTÍFICA
ETNOFARMACOLOGIA, FITOQUÍMICA, TOXICOLOGIA E ATIVIDADES ANTI-INFLAMATÓRIA E ANTINOCICEPTIVA DE FOLHAS DE PSIDIUM GUAJAVA L.: UMA REVISÃO
Authors: Almeida Renata Coppini de , Martins Diegue Henrique Nascimento , Souza Paula Monteiro , Fonseca-Bazzo Yris Maria , Silveira Damaris , Magalhães Pérola de Oliveira
Published: October 2023

Psidium guajavaL. (Myrtaceae), conhecida como goiabeira, é uma importante espécie vegetal com diversos valores medicinais. Na medicina tradicional, é utilizada para o tratamento de uma série de doenças, como distúrbios gastrointestinais, processos inflamatórios, no tratamento de cáries, em afecções dermatomucosas, como analgésico, em distúrbios respiratórios, dentre outros. As ações podem ser atribuídas à infinidade de compostos bioativos presentes em P. guajava. O objetivo desta revisão é fornecer informações atualizadas sobre os usos etnomedicinais, compostos bioativos, potenciais ações anti-inflamatória e antinociceptiva, além da toxicidade das folhas de P. guajava L. A estratégia de busca utilizada continha o nome científico, sinonímias e nomes populares da espécie vegetal. As bases de dados consultadas foram Cochrane, Medline, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Web of Science, Lilacs, SciELO, Google acadêmico e Google books.; além de monografias em compêndios oficiais. Dentre os principais fitoquímicos extraídos de folhas de P. guajava, podem ser citados compostos dos grupos dos flavonoides, taninos, terpenoides, saponinas e óleos essenciais. Estudos in vitro e in vivo sugerem que derivados das folhas da espécie vegetal possuem potencial anti-inflamatório e antinociceptivo. Assim, considerando seu perfil fitoquímico e seus efeitos benéficos, derivados das folhas da espécie podem, potencialmente, serem utilizados no desenvolvimento de produtos farmacêuticos. Contudo, lacunas consideráveis ainda precisam ser preenchidas, como por exemplo, aquelas relacionadas a padronização do método extrativo e no que diz respeito a relação droga:derivado obtida. Ademais, há necessidade de ensaios clínicos mais robustos para estabelecer as doses seguras e a eficácia de P. guajava como agente anti-inflamatório.
LACTOBACILLI SPECIES’ EFFECTS ON LIVER FUNCTION: A REVIEW
Authors: Da Cruz Fernanda Baldomir , Martins Diegue Henrique Nascimento , Magalhães Pérola Oliveira , Silveira Dâmaris , Fonseca-Bazzo Yris Maria
Published: October 2023

São chamados de probióticos os microrganismos que, quando ingeridos, colonizam o trato gastrointestinal e trazem benefícios a saúde. Uma microbiota desbalanceada é considerada sinônimo de diversas doenças, ao promover translocação bacteriana para os demais órgãos do corpo, emespecial, o fígado. Dada a estreita correlação entre esses dois fatores, bem como a reconhecida segurança da ingestão de probióticos no dia a dia, a presente revisão bibliográfica tem como objetivo o levantamento de dados sobre o impacto dos probióticos Lactobacilos na função hepática humana. Abusca por estudos clínicos publicados entre os anos de 2011 e 2021 foi realizada nas seguintes bases de dados: SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), Google Acadêmico, PubMed, BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde), Embase, Science Direct, Scopus, CRD (Centre for Reviews and Dissemination) e Cochrane Library. Os artigos obtidos ao final da pesquisa trouxeram dados que apoiam a ideia de que a suplementação de probióticos contendo bactérias do gênero Lactobacilos é benéfica para pacientes com as mais variadas desordens hepáticas, tais como cirrose e encefalopatia hepática. Os mecanismos por trás dessa ação são diversos, tais como: diminuição da permeabilidade intestinal, bem como do crescimento de microrganismos patogênicos, e fatores pró-inflamatórios, além do estímulo de colonização por bactérias simbiontes. Ainda, estudos realizados com pacientes saudáveis demonstram a segurança do uso de probióticos, com ausência de efeitos adversos.
A ORIGEM DA FARMÁCIA CLÍNICA NO BRASIL, A SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE FARMÁCIA CLÍNICA E A HARMONIZAÇÃO DE CONCEITOS E NOMENCLATURA
Authors: Storpirtis Silvia , Melo Angelita C , Noblat Lúcia A C B , Palhano Tarcísio José
Published: October 2023

A Sociedade Brasileira de Farmácia Clínica (SBFC), criada em 2017, tem como objetivo o desenvolvimento da Farmácia Clínica no Brasilcomo área científica e especialidade profissional. Uma das prioridades foi a discussão sobre os conceitos e a nomenclatura relacionados à área, uma vez que o seu desenvolvimento no país ocorreu com diferentes interpretações. Neste sentido, foram elaboradas duas questões norteadoras e dois artigos considerados basilares foram utilizados na pesquisa, realizada pela revisão de artigos científicos e de outras publicações relevantes. Foi elaborado um documento que representava a posição desta sociedade sobre o tema, intitulado “A Origem da Farmácia Clínica no Brasil, seu desenvolvimento, conceitos relacionados e perspectivas”, o qual foi apresentado em assembleia dos associados e publicado na página eletrônica da SBFC, em 2019. Posteriormente, houve a revisão e a atualização deste documento para subsidiar a preparação de material de caráter técnicocientífico, objeto desta publicação, visando a colaborar com a discussão e a disseminação de conceitos e nomenclaturas harmonizados, aplicáveis às atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão universitária na área de Farmácia Clínica e de Cuidado Farmacêutico.
AVALIAÇÃO FARMACOGNÓSTICA DE PERESKIA ACULEATA MILL. (CACTACEAE)
Authors: Pereira Cravalheiro Isaac , Erzinger Alves de Camargo Luciana , Brustolin Ludwig Daniel
Published: October 2023

A espécie Pereskiaaculeata, conhecida popularmente como ora-pro-nóbis pertence à família das Cactaceae, e é encontrada em regiões áridas ou  levemente áridas, como por exemplo Caatinga, Cerrado e Mata Atlântica. É amplamente utilizada na alimentação devido ao seu alto teor nutricional em proteínas, vitaminas, aminoácidos essenciais, além de ser rica em compostos fenólicos, apresentando atividade antioxidante, antibacteriana, antifúngica e cicatrizante. Esse trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a morfologia, anatomia e a presença de compostos fenólicos em amostras de plantas cultivadas e conhecidas como sendo da espécie P. aculeata, para contribuir para o processo de identificação da planta. Suas folhas são simples, com formato elíptico a lanceolado, planas, base cuneada, carnosas e glabras, com coloração verde escura. Na lâmina foliar apresenta epiderme uniestratificada, parênquima paliçádico e esponjoso, estômatos paracíticos, anfiestomáticos, cristais de oxalato de cálcio, células de mucilagem. Seu caule temcaracterística cilíndrica, bem desenvolvida, lenhoso, com epiderme uniestratificada, xilema e floema. Nos testes de taninos foi observada a precipitação nas reações e nos testes de antraquinonas pode-se observar a turvação, dados que indicam a presença desses compostos. O estudo morfoanatômico de folha e caule realizados contribuem no processo de identificação, porém, mais ensaios são necessários, além de uma exsicata para a correta determinação de que a planta utilizada é realmente a P. aculeata.
AUTOMEDICAÇÃO: HÁBITOS DURANTE UM PERÍODO DE PANDEMIA – ESTUDO TRANSVERSAL
Authors: Espírito-Santo Margarida , Estêvão M. Dulce , Campos Erica
Published: October 2023

A automedicação é uma prática muito comum e a pandemia de COVID-19 poderá ter criado condições para haver um maior recurso às farmácias comunitárias, particularmente em situações de doença ligeira. Esse estudo teve como objetivo analisar os hábitos de automedicação de uma amostra da população Portuguesa durante o período inicial da pandemia (março-novembro 2020), identificar os medicamentos não sujeitos a receita médica (MNSRM) e suplementos alimentares mais consumidos, bem como as situações que levaram os indivíduos a recorrer à automedicação e a informação sobre estes produtos. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, observacional, através da aplicação de um questionário com recurso a uma plataforma da internet, durante o mês de dezembro 2020. Os dados foram obtidos de forma anónima, e analisados com o programa IBM SPSS v26. A amostra em análise era composta por 170 indivíduos, tendo-se verificado que a pandemia parece não ter afetado a frequência de ida à farmácia. As situações que mais levaram as pessoas a recorrer à automedicação foram dores de cabeça e dores musculares. Os medicamentos mais utilizados neste período pelos participantes neste estudo foram os analgésicos e os anti-inflamatórios. Apesar de todas as restrições impostas pela situação pandémica, parece não ter havido um impacto negativo no recurso às farmácias comunitárias, nem um aumento significativo da prática de automedicação. Foi também assinalado o papel relevante dos profissionais de Farmácia, em particular nas situações de automedicação, como fonte de informação sobre o uso dos medicamentos e dos suplementos alimentares.
Randall Chaves Zamora. Rebeldía en la memoria. El movimiento estudiantil contra ALCOA (Costa Rica, 1968-1970). San José, Costa Rica: EUNED, 2021, 450pp.
Authors: Rodríguez Mauro
Published: October 2023

El reciente libro de autoría de Randall Chaves Zamora, se enmarca en los estudios ligados a los vínculos entre la historia y la memoria. Particularmente, el trabajo aborda al movimiento estudiantil universitario de Costa Rica de finales de la década de los ´60 y principios de los ´70, buscando articular el análisis acerca de las acciones de protesta con los estudios históricos referidos al movimiento estudiantil universitario. Entre los objetivos generales del escrito, se encuentra dilucidar cómo se han construido históricamente las identidades juveniles en Costa Rica y cómo éstas han trascendido en el tiempo. En términos históricos y contextuales, dicho trabajo introduce cómo, en aquellos años, Costa Rica poseía un fuerte potencial de desarrollo económico, vinculado a la extracción minera en la región del Valle de El General para la producción de aluminio. Desde mediados de la década de los ´60, los intereses norteamericanos vinculados a la Aluminium Corporation of América (ALCOA) habían centrado su atención en el país centroamericano con el fin de asegurarse el monopolio de su explotación. El libro relata cómo a finales de la década, el contrato entre el gobierno y la multinacional fue enviado al congreso para su aprobación, dando como resultado una fuerte protesta civil, encabezados por el protagonismo del movimiento estudiantil universitario vinculado a la Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR).
Permasalahan Izin Pendirian Tempat Ibadah dan Problematika Toleransi Keagamaan di Indonesia
Authors: Hakim Naufal
Published: October 2023

Pelanggaran kebebasan beragama masih sering kali terjadi di Indonesia. Berbagai konflik mengenai perizinan tempat ibadah yang dilarang oleh kaum mayoritas. Hal ini telah melanggar hak asasi manusia yang dimana tertuang dalam UUD 1945. Oleh sebab itu kita harus menjunjung tinggi toleransi untuk dapat hidup berdampingan dengan damai. Toleransi juga mencirikan suatu sikap atau tingkah manusia yang mengikuti peraturan, dimana seorang dapat menghormati terhadap perilaku individu lain. Toleransi dalam hal social budaya yang berarti kelakuan dan perbuatan melarang terjadinya diskriminasi terhadap golongan yang berbeda dalam suatu lingkungan bermasyrakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk membahas mengapa masih adanya pelanggaran hak asasi manusia dalam kebbasan beragama. Dengan masih adanya peristiwa atau kasus intoleransi yang bersifat diskriminatif, tentunya pemerrintah Indonesia harus melakukan berbagai perubahan dan evaluasi dari sektor Pendidikan dan penegakan hukum.
Dampak Kekerasan dalam Rumah Tangga serta Relevansinya terhadap Hak Asasi Manusia: Studi Kasus Mega Suryani Dewi Tahun 2023
Authors: Zahra Safrida
Published: October 2023

Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga atau yang disingkat KDRT merupakan permasalahan yang sering dijumpai di seluruh dunia dan ini menjadi bahasan yang tidak pernah terselesaikan. KDRT merupakan fenomena sosial yang telah berlangsung lama dalam sebagian rumah tangga di dunia. Permasalahan ini merupakan masalah serius yang melibatkan pelanggaran Hak Asasi Manusia (HAM), yang merugikan individu dan masyarakat secara luas. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi relevansi KDRT terhadap pelanggaran HAM dan dampaknya yang merusak. KDRT tidak hanya melanggar hak asasi manusia, tetapi juga mempengaruhi korban dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan mereka. Penanganan KDRT dan pencegahan pelanggaran HAM memerlukan keterlibatan aktif dari pemerintah, masyarakat, dan organisasi non-pemerintah. Upaya harus difokuskan pada meningkatkan kesadaran tentang KDRT, memperkuat kerangka hukum yang melindungi korban, menyediakan layanan dukungan yang efektif, dan mengubah norma sosial yang membenarkan kekerasan. Hanya melalui upaya bersama ini, kita dapat mengakhiri siklus KDRT, melindungi hak asasi manusia, dan memastikan bahwa setiap individu dapat hidup dalam lingkungan yang aman dan bebas dari kekerasan.
Symmetries of Ricci flows
Authors: López Enrique , Dimas Stylianos , Bozhkov Yuri
Published: October 2023

In the present work, we find the Lie point symmetries of the Ricci flow on an n-dimensional manifold, and we introduce a method in order to reutilize these symmetries to obtain the Lie point symmetries of particular metrics. We apply this method to retrieve the Lie point symmetries of the Einstein equations (seen as a “static” Ricci flow) and of some particular types of metrics of interest, such as, on warped products of manifolds. Finally, we use the symmetries found to obtain invariant solutions of the Ricci flow for the particular families of metrics considered.
Convergence of the Incremental Projection Method Using Conforming Approximations
Authors: Eymard Robert , Maltese David
Published: October 2023

We prove the convergence of an incremental projection numerical scheme for the time-dependent incompressible Navier–Stokes equations, without any regularity assumption on the weak solution.
The velocity and the pressure are discretized in conforming spaces, whose compatibility is ensured by the existence of an interpolator for regular functions which preserves approximate divergence-free properties.
Owing to a priori estimates, we get the existence and uniqueness of the discrete approximation.
Compactness properties are then proved, relying on a Lions-like lemma for time translate estimates.
It is then possible to show the convergence of the approximate solution to a weak solution of the problem.
The construction of the interpolator is detailed in the case of the lowest degree Taylor–Hood finite element.
Blockchain localization cloud computing big data application evaluation method
Authors: Xu Lin
Published: October 2023

Blockchain technology is a widely used emerging technology. It can integrate cloud computing technology and big data to form a distributed cloud computing system, providing efficient services for local enterprises and governments. In addition, local cloud computing is also widely used, and there are many big data in these applications. Blockchain and local cloud computing technology offers safe and reliable information exchange for data exchange and provides a practical method for analyzing big data. This article aims to study how to analyze and research the application analysis method of big data based on blockchain technology and improve the classical apriori algorithm (CAA). This article compares and analyzes the performance of CAA and improved apriori algorithm (IAA) in big data applications. When the number of key words in the query are 20 and 100, the result search time of the CAA are 1.08 and 9.24 s, respectively, and the IAA are 0.76 and 7.58 s, respectively. The result search cost of the CAA is 12.43 and 91.55 kB, respectively, and the IAA is 5.05 and 63.72 kB, respectively. It is not difficult to see that applying the IAA to the blockchain-based government data-sharing scheme had relatively excellent performance and was worth further promotion and application.
Existence and symmetry of periodic nonlocal-CMC surfaces via variational methods
Authors: Cabré Xavier , Csató Gyula , Mas Albert
Published: October 2023

This paper provides the first variational proof of the existence of periodic nonlocal-CMC surfaces.
These are nonlocal analogues of the classical Delaunay cylinders.
More precisely, we show the existence of a set in

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which is periodic in one direction, has a prescribed (but arbitrary) volume within a slab orthogonal to that direction, has constant nonlocal mean curvature, and minimizes an appropriate periodic version of the fractional perimeter functional under the volume constraint.
We show, in addition, that the set is cylindrically symmetric and, more significantly, that it is even as well as nonincreasing on half its period.
This monotonicity property solves an open problem and an obstruction which arose in an earlier attempt, by other authors, to show the existence of minimizers.
Ionospheric TEC prediction using FFNN during five different X Class solar flares of 2021 and 2022 and comparison with COKSM and IRI PLAS 2017
Authors: Dass Sarat C. , Mukesh Raju , Vijay Muthuvelan , Kiruthiga Sivavadivel , Mythili Shunmugam
Published: October 2023

The Ionospheric Total Electron Content (TEC) measured in the ray path of the signals directly contributes to the Range Error (RE) of the satellite signals, which affects positioning and navigation. Employing the Co-Kriging-based Surrogate Model (COKSM) to predict TEC and RE correction has proven prolific. This research attempted to test and compare the prediction capability of COKSM with an Artificial Intelligence-based Feed Forward Neural Network model (FFNN) during five X-Class Solar Flares of 2021–22. Also, the results are validated by comparing them with the IRI PLAS 2017 model. TEC, solar, and geomagnetic parameters data for Hyderabad GPS station located at 17.31° N latitude and 78.55° E longitude were collected from IONOLAB & OMNIWEB servers. The COKSM uses six days of input data to predict the 7th day TEC, whereas prediction using the FFNN model is done using 45 days of data before the prediction date. The performance evaluation is done using RMSE, NRMSE, Correlation Coefficient, and sMAPE. The average RMSE for COKSM varied from 1.9 to 9.05, for FFNN it varied from 2.72 to 7.69, and for IRI PLAS 2017 it varied from 7.39 to 11.24. Likewise, evaluation done for three different models over five different X-class solar flare events showed that the COKSM performed well during the high-intensity solar flare conditions. On the other hand, the FFNN model performed well during high-resolution input data conditions. Also, it is notable that both models performed better than the IRI PLAS 2017 model and are suitable for navigational applications.
Comparative effectiveness is the common denominator in health services research: experimental effects are promising, real-world effects are compelling
Authors: Porzsolt Franz
Published: October 2023

Background

Sir Archibald Cochrane and Sir Austin Bradford Hill requested 80 years ago answers to three questions (Can it work? Does it work? Is it worth it?) before a new intervention is implemented in day-to-day healthcare. A critical analysis of currently accepted answers identified a terminology conflict that inherits the risk of misleading interpretations and inappropriate decisions.

Content

For detection of the terminology problem and the development of the solutions was possible through three recommendations (the “Ulm heritage”): (1) Albert Einstein (*1879 in Ulm/Germany) predicted, “A problem cannot be solved with the way of thinking that caused it”; (2) The “hochschule für gestaltung ulm (Academy of Design, 1953–1968)” disseminated the rules of American designers and architects e.g., “Form Follows Function”; and (3) requested to “design not only individual but universally valid solutions with socio-political relevance”.

Our data confirms the power of the FFF rule, the pros and cons of value judgments, the complexity of healthcare decisions, the difference between scientific statements and political decisions, and the effects of interprofessional collaboration.

Outlook

“Efficacy” offers promising “Proofs of Principle (PoP)” while “effectiveness” describes “Real-World Effectiveness (RWE)”. That is why the results obtained are always more important than hypotheses.
Intelligent medical IoT health monitoring system based on VR and wearable devices
Authors: Wang Yufei , An Xiaofeng , Xu Weiwei
Published: October 2023

In order to improve the shortcomings of the traditional monitoring equipment that is difficult to measure the daily physical parameters of the elderly and improve the accuracy of parameter measurement, this article designs wearable devices through the Internet of Things technology and virtual reality technology. With this device, four daily physical parameters of the elderly, such as exercise heart rate, blood pressure, plantar health, and sleep function, are measured. The feasibility of the measurement method and equipment is verified by experiments. The experimental results showed that the accuracy of the measurement method based on the reflective photoplethysmography signal was high, with the mean and difference values of the subjects’ heart rate basically lying around 0 BPM and in good agreement between the estimated heart rate and the reference value. In the blood pressure measurements, the correlation coefficient between the

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estimate and the reference value was 0.81. The estimation accuracy of the device used in the article was high, with the highest correlation coefficient of 0.96 ± 0.02 for subjects’ heart rate at rest, and its estimation error rate was 0.02 ± 0.01. The

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value for subject B8 exceeded the threshold of 0.5 before subject B21, and subject B8 had more severe symptoms, which was consistent with the actual situation. The wearable device was able to identify the subject’s eye features and provide appropriate videos to help subjects with poor sleep quality to fall asleep. The article provides a method and device that facilitates healthcare professionals to make real-time enquiries and receive user health advice.
Development of a digital employee rating evaluation system (DERES) based on machine learning algorithms and 360-degree method
Authors: Balakayeva Gulnar , Zhanuzakov Mukhit , Kalmenova Gaukhar
Published: October 2023

Increasing the efficiency of an enterprise largely depends on the productivity of its employees, which must be properly assessed and the correct assessment of the contribution of each employee is important. In this regard, this article is devoted to a study conducted by the authors on the development of a digital employee rating system (DERES). The study was conducted on the basis of machine learning technologies and modern assessment methods that will allow companies to evaluate the performance of their departments, analyze the competencies of the employees and predict the rating of employees in the future. The authors developed a 360-degree employee rating model and a rating prediction model using regression machine learning algorithms. The article also analyzed the results obtained using the employee evaluation model, which showed that the performance of the tested employees is reduced due to remote work. Using DERES, a rating analysis of a real business company was carried out with recommendations for improving the efficiency of employees. An analysis of the forecasting results obtained using the rating prediction model developed by the authors showed that personal development and relationship are key parameters in predicting the future rating of employees. In addition, the authors provide a detailed description of the developed DERES information system, main components, and architecture.
Persistent hypercalcemia mimicking hypophosphatasia after discontinuation of a ketogenic diet: a case report
Authors: Sasidharan Pillai Sabitha , Robilliard Renee , Fredette Meghan E. , Serrano-Gonzalez Monica , Scully Kevin J.
Published: October 2023

Objectives

Hypercalcemia has been reported as an uncommon complication of the ketogenic diet (KD). Here we present a toddler whose hypercalcemia persisted for 2 months after stopping the KD.

Case presentation

A 2 year 11-month-old child with global developmental delay, infantile spasms, neuromuscular weakness with limited mobility, tracheostomy and ventilator dependence, and oropharyngeal dysphagia with G-tube dependence presented with hypercalcemia in the setting of recurrent vomiting. At presentation, the patient was adherent to a KD and taking topiramate since infancy for intractable seizures. His laboratory parameters at presentation showed hypercalcemia (11.9 mg/dL), hypercalciuria, acute renal failure, low alkaline phosphatase (76 IU/L [110–302 IU/L]), parathyroid hormone (PTH) <6 pg/mL (18–80 pg/mL), normal thyroid function, cortisol and vitamin D level. The patient’s hypercalcemia persisted post-discontinuation of the KD and topiramate. PTH-related protein was mildly elevated at 15.3 pmol/L. Follow-up laboratory and imaging studies ruled out malignancy. He was managed with calcitonin 4 u/kg/dose Q12H × 1 day and 8 u/kg/dose Q8H × 1 day, hydration and low-calcium formula. Post-discontinuation of the KD, normalization of alkaline phosphatase levels preceded the normalization of calcium on day 55 and PTH on day 85.

Conclusions

Hypercalcemia may persist for an extended period after weaning from a KD; lab parameters may mimic that of hypophosphatasia as previously described in the literature. Normalization of alkaline phosphatase, a marker of bone turnover, indicates recovery from the adynamic state induced by the KD and typically precedes the normalization of calcium and PTH.
Whom Do I Ask? First-Time Postpartum Mothers in a Developing Economy
Authors: Amanquah Pearl Owusua , Entsua-Mensah Florence Odarkor , Commodore Lenin Nii Korley
Published: October 2023

Background

There is seemingly no clear path to obtain the relevant information during postpartum as there is limited understanding of the information-seeking behaviour of postpartum women in recent times and difficulty in getting adequate healthcare information in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, numerous studies exist on information needs and information-seeking behaviour in the health sector, but none emphasized both the health information needs and information-seeking behaviour of postpartum women.

Aim

This study aimed to investigate the health information needs and the information-seeking behaviour of first-time postpartum mothers in the Sunyani Municipal Hospital in Ghana.

Methods

The study employed a cross-sectional survey which used a quantitative research approach and a convenience sampling technique to sample 139 first-time mothers using a questionnaire that is based on a scientific understanding of how people find and use information.

Findings

It was revealed that the majority of first-time mothers had experienced the need for health information and had adequate knowledge about health issues but inadequate or moderate knowledge of postpartum health issues. Their most preferred source of health information is the healthcare professional due to their trust in them, and first-time mothers also consulted other informal sources without proper evaluation.

Conclusion

The state of becoming a mother comes with its challenges, and as such, timely and accurate health information is needed to help curb these challenges. Through training and education, government and authorities can help protect postpartum mothers from harm.
Biblical Anthropology and Doctrine of the Soul in the Letters of Isidore of Pelusium
Authors: Celia Francesco
Published: October 2023

The letters of Isidore of Pelusium present a variety of anthropological issues derived from the Scriptures and from his philosophical readings. This article aims to reconstruct Isidore’s anthropology by examining the value of these two realms of knowledge in his letters. In particular, it focuses on Epistula 895, dedicated to the interpretation of Gen 1:26–27, and on Epistula 1791, which deals with the immortality of the soul vis-à-vis Galen. The scrutiny of these, as well as several other letters touching upon different subjects, such as the body-soul relationship and the apokatastasis of souls, confirms the finding of earlier scholarship that Isidore was a dedicated student of Plato, Philo of Alexandria and John Chrysostom.