bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Immediate Effect of Chest Mobilization Technique on Chest Expansion in Patients of COPD
Authors: Doi Rafiah , Shah Sweety
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic airflow obstruction. Patients with COPD often experience reductions in lung volumes and vital capacity due to chronic respiratory muscle weakness. Additionally, they may exhibit decreased lung distensibility, leading to restrictions in lung volume. The passive recoil of the thoracic cage is influenced by gross muscle weakness, altering the neutral position at which lung and cage recoil pressures are balanced. Mobilizing rib cage joints is a specific therapeutic goal, as it aims to improve reduced rib cage mobility commonly observed in obstructive lung disease.
Method: A study was conducted on COPD patients aged over 40 years, specifically including males with VC<80%. Participants with unstable vital parameters, active lung infections, or those requiring continuous oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation were excluded. The participants were divided into two groups: Group 1 received chest mobilization and breathing exercises, while Group 2 received only breathing exercises. Chest expansion measurements were taken at the 2nd intercostal space, 4th intercostal space, and xiphoid process in both groups before and after the procedures.
Result: Result obtained from SPSS20. Mean-age of Group1 was (61.9+6.0) & of Group2 was (62.05+6.1). Comparison between groups found using independent t-tests. There was significant difference of chest-expansion at 2nd IC, 4th IC and xiphoid process between both the groups. Chest-expansion at 2nd IC(M=2.0), 4th IC(M=2.85) and xiphoid process (M=3.43) was increased in group1 than group2 (M=1.58), (M=2.01) & (M=2.49) having significant difference of p<0.05.
Conclusion: This study concludes that Chest Wall mobilization has significant effect on Chest-expansion in COPD patients. Hence Chest-Mobilization is definite tool for the improving condition of COPD patients, so it should be included as a part of management in COPD patients with other exercise treatment-programs.

Keywords: Chest mobilization, COPD, Chest expansion, Cloth tape measurement
Application of Gaussian Model and Deep Learning Encoder-Decoder Algorithm for Single-Image Reflection Removal
Authors: A. Ishaq , S. S. Nandom , T. J. Samson , M. Suleiman
Published: July 2024

Images of target scenes shot through clear, reflective materials like glass are frequently interfered by unwanted reflection scenes which often overlaid on top of the targeted scenes. This, has constantly degrades the quality of the captured images and affects their subsequent analyses. While cognitively, distinguishing a recognizable object from its reflection in a picture is not difficult for humans, it is highly difficult and more complex in computer vision due to the ill-posed nature of the problem. In this research an enhanced single-image reflection removal model was developed by combining Gaussian filter and deep learning encoder-decoder for effective performance. While the Gaussian filter denoises the reflection-contaminated image, the encoder-decoder network learns the features of the image to produce reflection-free image. The proposed network is an end-to-end trained network with three losses. The experimental findings showed that the proposed model out-performed several state-of-the-art methods both qualitatively and quantitatively on five different datasets.
Effectiveness of the Therasuit Method in the Manage-ment of Chronic Non-evolving Encephalopathy: Case Report in Pediatrics
Authors: Andrade Thaís Alves , Antas Bárbarah Carolyne Moreira Rodrigues , Gislainy Géssika
Published: July 2024

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neurological condition that affects motor and postural ability, resulting from a static brain lesion. Early and intensive physical therapy intervention can promote significant improvements in the functionality and quality of life of affected individuals. To report the case of a girl with GMFCS level IV spastic quadriparesis, highlighting the clinical evolution and benefits of an intensive physicaltherapy approach from the first months of life. A female patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy started physiotherapy at three months of age, with an intervention plan that included sessions two to five times a week. Gross motor function was assessed using the GMFM scale, as well as qualitative analysis of videos and progress records. The patient showed significant improvements in her motor skills, including the ability to crawl, sit without support, and transfer positions independently. The patient's case report illustrates the positive impact of early and intensive physiotherapeutic intervention in children with cerebral palsy. This case underlines the importance of continued follow-up adapted to individual needs, emphasizing the capacity for neuroplasticity and the functional improvement that can be achieved, reinforcing the need for personalized and intensive treatment strategies to maximize developmental potential in patients with CP.
Pharmacognostic Studies on Christia obcordata (Poir.) Bakh. f. and Christia vespertilionis (L.f.) Bakh. f
Authors: binti Rosli Nur Asma Amirah , Rajendram Santhanathan A/L , Dash Gouri Kumar , Magosso Enrico , Radhakrishnan Sengamalam , Gandla Kumarasamy , Muthukumarasamy Ravindran
Published: July 2024

Knowledge of pharmacognostic standardisation is crucial in the field of herbal research. Christia obcordata (Poir.) Bakh.f. and Christia vespertilionis (L.f.) Bakh.f., commonly known as ‘butterfly wing’ are ornamental plants belonging to the family Fabacae. Christia vespertilionis is believed as a promising anti-cancer agent and is consumed by the old folks of Malaysia in the form of decoction. Moreover, these plants have also been used to treat bronchitis, urinary blockage, and improve blood circulation. Despite the listed medicinal properties, there is no evidence in literature of the pharmacognostic standardization on the aerial parts of these plants.Hence, the current study will evaluate the pharmacognostic standardization parameters on the aerial parts of Christia obcordata (Poir.) Bakh.f. and Christia vespertilionis (L.f.) Bakh.f. Standardisation of these plants was carried out using macroscopic studies, microscopic studies, physicochemical parameters, and phytochemical investigation. Macroscopic showed both plants have similar characteristics in the followings, shape, phyllo taxis, margin-entire, leaf type, and powder microscopy results showed the upper cuticle, upper epidermis, palisade cells, vascular bundle, spongy mesophyll, phloem fibers, sclerenchyma, xylem vessels, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, lower epidermis, lower cuticle, parenchyma, stomatal index, vein number, vein islet, and palisade cells are studied as important key differentiating features on the selected plants. Phytochemical screening on the aerial part extracts presence of steroid, flavonoid, tannin, alkaloid, and carbohydrate on both plants. Fluorescence analysis was carried out individually on the four different extracts and was examined under daylight and U.V light at a wavelength of 254nm and 365nm. To conclude, based on this research finding, the study can be a standardization tool for these plants, providing ease in identifying and determining the purity and quality of the investigated plant.
Evaluation of the Physicochemical and Microbiological quality of Strawberry pulp in a Moroccan Food Industry Company
Authors: Moutaouakil Sana EL , Madhi Youssef EL , Inekach Sultana , Chauiyakh Oussama , SBAI Nabil , Benzakour Abderrahim , Ouhssine Mohammed
Published: July 2024

The present work was undertaken within a Moroccan agri-food production company to evaluate and monitor the physicochemical (pH, Brix degrees, etc.) and microbiological parameters of strawberry pulp destined for export and other companies. After pasteurization, these analyses were carried out on the raw material and the strawberry pulp. The results showed that the physicochemical and microbiological parameters studied met standards, with a total absence of pathogenic microorganisms. The ultimate aim of the present study is to find pasteurization conditions that are effective against all pathogens while maintaining the organoleptic quality of the finished product. Moreover, consequently, to reduce energy losses within this company. To this end, we have shown that the effective pasteurization temperature is 85°C/7.5 min or 89°C/4.6min.
A Comparative Analysis of Vaippu Indhuppu and Commercial Indhuppu (Rock Salt)
Authors: P Carolin , S Visweswaran
Published: July 2024

Siddha system is one of the traditional systems of medicine in which minerals are used in the preparation of various medicines. Indhuppu is one among the mineral, which is a good laxative and it is commonly used for its anti-ulcer activity in Siddha medicine. Siddhars like Bohar, Agathiyar have mentioned vaippu process (Synthetic method) for preparing raw drugs synthetically instead of natural. This study is aimed to compare the commercial indhuppu with the Vaippu Indhuppu (synthetic). Both the samples were analyzed by FTIR, XRD, and ICP-OES. The results show that comparatively have similar crystalline structure and functional groups. This study is the preliminary analytic study for further explorative study on the vaippuindhuppu.
Ensemble XMOB Approach for Brain Tumor Detection Based on Feature Extraction
Authors: Neeru Saxena
Published: July 2024

Brain tumors are a serious health threat in adults. These fast-growing abnormal cell masses disrupt normal brain function. Doctors use various imaging techniques to identify the specific type, size, and location of brain tumors in patients. Accurately identifying and classifying brain tumors is crucial for understanding how they develop and progress. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a well-established medical imaging technique, plays a vital role in this process by assisting radiologists in investigating the location of the tumor. Previous models frequently encounter a compromise between accuracy and computational efficiency, lacking an approach that successfully integrates both aspects.This study introduces an innovative ensemble model termed as “XMob Approach” that combines the deep features extraction abilities of Xception with computational efficiency of MobleNet for binary classification of brain Tumor. The Xmob Approach leverages the strengths of both architectures : Xception depthwise seperable convolutions allow for detailed feature extraction whereas MobileNet’s lightweight structure ensures efficient computation making it suitable for real life application. This combination aims to enhance in medical diagnostics, promising enhanced accuracy and efficiency. This study explores the potential of integrating these pre-trained architectures to provide real-time, automated diagnostic assistance, improving the speed and precision of brain tumor detection. In our methodology pre-processed MRI scans undergo feature extraction through Xception model, capturing complicated patterns indicative of tumor presence. Simultaneously MobileNet processed these images emphasizing computational efficiency without compromising on performance.The output of both the modesl are then integrated using ensemble technique to improve overall classification accuracy. By integrating the complementary strengths of Xception and MobileNet , the XMob Approach represent a significant step towards the field of medical diagnostic promising improved outcomes for patients through advanced technology.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/tjjpt.v45.i03.7253
Zinc(II) Induced Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Progression With Early, Middle and Lately Stages
Authors: Ishida Tsuneo
Published: July 2024

Zinc(Ⅱ) induced Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) prevention and suppressive progression with early, middle, and lately stages are elucidated, and subsequently zinc binding molecular mechanism on each Aβ peptide and Tau protein in progressing stages is clarified. Zinc homeostasis regulates MCI and AD prevention, in which ZnCl2 could prevent AD pathology by that zinc can reduce β-Amyloid (Aβ) and Tau proteins. Zinc transporters may allow the novel therapies that ZnT-6 functions to a likely site of Aβ generation. At AD progression with early stage, zinc-induced aggregation of Aβ peptides and tau hyperphosphorylation on amyloid and tau aggregation consider the involvement of environmental zinc in Aβ and tau pathology. Zinc can suppress spreading of the Aβ peptide and the Tau protein that elemental zinc 150 mg daily is showed to be evident for an improvement of memory, understanding, communication, and social contact in AD. Zinc induced middle stage AD progression is pathologically characterized by the deposition of Aβ plaques and hyperphosphorylated Tau Proteins (p-tau). Zinc Finger Proteins (ZNFs) regulate the accumulation of tau proteins to affect the Neurofibrillary Tangles (NFTs), resulting in the formation of NFTs, and can inhibit protein phosphatase, promoted abnormal phosphorylation of tau protein. Zinc(Ⅱ) can prevent heavy stage AD with pathological deposits of Senile Plaques (SPs) and NFTs that the tau-zinc interaction will help understanding the zinc-related tau regulation or aggregation processes in both physiological and pathological conditions. Zinc accelerates the fibrillization of human Tau and thereby increases Tau toxicity in neuronal cells with zinc exacerbated tauopathic deficits. Zinc induced toxic Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation and hyperphosphorylated tau cause oxidative stress and neurotoxicity, leading to hyperphosphorylated tau damages. Zinc(Ⅱ) binding AD molecular mechanism on Aβ and Tau proteins is that Zn2+ ions which having Zn2+ ions-centered tetrahedral geometric coordination pattern and Zn-CysHis Ligands complexes with tetrahedral geometry formed, bind with Aβ and Tau proteins in each three AD progressing stages, causing Zn2+ ions-each stages protein complex formations and oxidative stress to Aβ and Tau protein cells, leading the Zn-CysHis Ligands complexes to molecular and apoptosis activities of synaptic cells.
Investigation of Networked Minimarket Development
Authors: Sadri Putu Diva Ariesthana , Suartawan Putu Eka , Dewi Putu Ayu Govika Krisna
Published: July 2024

The growth of network minimarkets in Bali is growing very rapidly, including in Tabanan district. This needs to get the attention of the regional government and local village officials to reduce the negative impact of network minimarkets which are increasingly mushrooming. This research uses primary data in the form of interviews and questionnaires which will later be processed using SWOT analysis to obtain indicators regarding the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of building a new minimarket in Samsam Village. Of course, validity and reliability tests are also carried out to ensure that the questionnaire form that has been prepared based on interviews is truly valid and reliable to be used as a tool for obtaining research data. This research took the study area in Samsam Village, Kerambitan District, Tabanan Regency, Bali . It is hoped that this research can provide meaningful input to the regional government and local village officials in making policies on granting permits to build networked minimarkets in Samsam Village. So that the existence of the Bali Land Transportation Polytechnic Campus in Samsam Village can provide positive color and benefits to Samsam Village, Tabanan Regency, Bali. The results of this research show that the SWOT Indicator Analysis of networked minimarket development in Samsam Village, Tabanan Regency, Bali has 4 strength factors (Strength). ), 2 weakness factors (Weakness), 3 opportunity factors (Opportunities), and 3 threat factors (Threats). Where the results of the analysis are in quadrant 1, which means that building a new network minimarket in the Samsam Village area, Tabanan Regency, Bali is still feasible. Meanwhile, based on factor analysis and priority matrix, the results showed that the new networked minimarket construction location that received a positive response from local village officials and communities was in the Banjar Dinas Samsam 1 area (Jalan Cempaka Putih).
Design and Development of A Traffic Light Simulation Model Based on Arduino Microcontroller
Authors: Sasue Riz Rifai Oktavianus , Suartawan Putu Eka , Wiguna I Wayan Yudi Martha
Published: July 2024

Congestion is one of the transportation problems with the highest percentage to occur at every intersection in all corners of the region. Efforts can be made to solve these problems by making the traffic light regulation system (APILL) in general, APILL still uses static cycle time with cable networks as interconnects between lamp poles, making it difficult to adjust the phase and cycle time referring to traffic conditions that tend to be dynamic, even requiring high procurement and maintenance costs for underground cables. Based on the above, the research team wants to create a simulation mockup of APILL whose cycle time and phase can be set through calculations on the Android platform with wireless interconnection, as well as can be used as a learning facility for cadets/I to provide an understanding of the applicable phase at the intersection, to be able to analyze the performance of an intersection and how APILL works on roads.
Analysis of Traffic Flow Performance and Capacity on Captain Ismail Street, Tegal City
Authors: Istiyanto Bambang , Baharuddin Alfan , Murdianingtyas Anisa Tegar , Wahyuni Putu Linda , Mukti Suci Sekar
Published: July 2024

Tegal City is among of the cities where the population density is rather high. This causes high vehicle volumes and congestion at several points on the road. Street Captain Ismail is a road with a high level of activity and traffic jams at spesific times. The objective of this is with the purpose to recognize the elements that contribute to traffic flow on Captain Ismail road, so that ways can be suggested to overcome traffic jams that arise. This study uses numerical data from traffic volume, road capacity, road width and speed as data processing material. This study employs a literature study methodology, wich entails a thorough examination of the relevant literature namely by conducting an analysis based on MKJI 1977. The results of the research show that vehicle volume will continue to increase during holidays because this road section becomes an alternative route to the center Tegal City. The side resistance class in this area is low with a side resistance value of 224.1. The planned hourly volume data is 48.11 and the average speed on this road section is 38.9 - 40 km/hour. Based on data obtained, the Street Captain Ismail section has a service level of A with a degree of saturation of 0.24.
An Assessment on the Effect of Leadership Styles on the Employee Performance: A Case of Namibia Dairies in Namibia
Authors: Pedro Rosalina Esperanca , Viola Unengu , DK Dr Mbangula
Published: July 2024

The paper examines the effect of leadership styles on the employee performance a case of Namibia dairies. From the study, it was discovered that the type of leadership style that managers use influences the morale of the employees. This study adopted a qualitative research approach using a case study design. A case study is a qualitative research method that allows a deep exploration within a natural context and hence provides a full and through understanding of the particular and lived experience of a participant. The study has 15 participants who were selected using non-probability sampling method. The results also highlighted that some of the leadership styles that are used by managers stifles employee morale thereby affecting the employees’ efficiency in an organisation. The study findings also indicated that there was significant positive relationship between democratic leadership and employee performance. The study findings furthermore indicated that there was significant positive relationship between democratic leadership and employee performance. Whilst the study results revealed that laissez-faire leadership style and individual performance has a negative relationship. The study recommends that democratic leadership style should be encouraged, for the fact that it would further empower their subordinates by developing teams and accord some measure of responsibility and authority to their employees. Therefore, workers would ignite their potentials, realize job satisfaction, and execute their tasks maximally for organization survival.
Uwarunkowania dla zmian płatności bezpośrednich po 2013 roku
Authors: Goraj Lech
Published: July 2024

Wspólna polityka rolna UE po 2013 roku.
Wspólna polityka rolna UE po 2013 – uzasadnienie, funkcje, kierunki rozwoju w kontekście interesu polskiego rolnictwa
Authors: Poczta Walenty
Published: July 2024

Artykuł jest głosem w dyskusji nad przyszłym kształtem WPR UE. Nawiązuje do tekstu opublikowanego w numerze 2/2010 „Wsi i Rolnictwa” „Wspólna polityka rolna po 2013 roku – propozycje zmian”, zawarto w nim również autorskie przemyślenia, dotyczące przyszłego kształtu WPR. Model WPR po 2013 roku jest sprawą niesłychanie żywotną z punktu widzenia polskiego sektora rolnego i polskiej wsi, ale też polskiej gospodarki. Oczekiwania polskiego sektora rolnego względem WPR w latach 2014–2020 wyznaczać będzie poziom wsparcia z 2013 roku oraz potrzeby modernizacyjne sektora i dostarczanie przez rolnictwo dóbr publicznych. Analiza przeprowadzona w artykule wskazuje, że dla Polski pierwszorzędne znaczenie mają instrumenty polityki rolnej realizowane w obu filarach WPR. Ważny pozostaje poziom wsparcia, jego wspólnotowy charakter oraz zachowanie równowagi miedzy wsparciem bezpośrednim, instrumentami prośrodowiskowymi i promodernizacyjnymi.
Gospodarowanie nieruchomościami zasobu własności rolnej Skarbu Państwa w działalności ANR
Authors: Nawrocki Tomasz
Published: July 2024

W artykule scharakteryzowano działalność Agencji Nieruchomości Rolnych w zakresie zagospodarowania i prywatyzacji mienia Zasobu Własności Rolnej Skarbu Państwa ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem sprzedaży i dzierżawy mienia. Misja Agencji obejmuje równie ż realizację programów wsparcia infrastruktury technicznej obszarów wiejskich, oświadczenie pomocy socjalnej dla środowisk byłych pracowników państwowych przedsiębiorstw gospodarki rolnej i członków ich rodzin oraz pełnienie nadzoru właścicielskiego nad spółkami hodowlanymi o szczególnym znaczeniu dla krajowego rolnictwa. Z mocy ustawy Agencja prowadzi ponadto monitoring obrotu gruntami rolnymi na prywatnym rynku ziemi oraz wspiera rozwój gospodarstw rodzinnych prowadzonych przez rolników indywidualnych.
Citrus and Surfaces: Print Media and the Appetite for the Other
Authors: Keyser Catherine
Published: July 2024

Racial stereotypes circulate between print media, accruing affective intensities as they do so. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story “The Offshore Pirate” provides a case study in the affective networks that connect advertising ephemera with magazine fiction. Racialized southern archetypes found on citrus crate labels—the Southern belle, the swarthy pirate, and the minstrel caricature—come to life in Fitzgerald’s story set off the coast of Florida. The racial icons of consumer culture magnify oral pleasure and tropical escape. Tapping into this racial imaginary, “The Offshore Pirate” celebrates orality, liminality, and intermixture even as its plot seems to curtail these possibilities.
Re-mediating The Female American: Collaboration and Situated Knowledges in the Digital Humanities Classroom
Authors: Burkert Mattie , Combs Rachel , Gekiere Kathleen , Olivar Kimberly , Cain With Contributions From Nikki
Published: July 2024

The Female American, published pseudonymously in 1767, has drawn scholarly attention in recent decades as a novel that raises questions about anonymity, gender, authorship, Indigeneity, settler colonialism, and the American literary canon. Yet access to the text has remained limited, dependent on subscription databases and print scholarly editions. In 2022, as part of a graduate seminar on eighteenth-century literature, science, and colonialism, we produced the first open-access digital edition of volume 1; a subset of the class also recorded a public domain audiobook of the full novel. This article presents an account of our process and the connections drawn between these projects and course content, with attention to conversations and tensions that arose as we drafted a land acknowledgment for the edition. Moving beyond the “how we built this” genre common in digital humanities, this article offers a critical reflection on the ways our individual interests, identities, commitments, and institutional embeddedness shaped the knowledge we could cocreate. Our aim is to demonstrate that the benefits of digital pedagogy extend far beyond technical skill-building—especially in graduate education, where digital projects provide an opportunity for emerging scholars to reflect critically on material and social entanglements that conventional humanities workflows often obscure.
Investigation of the Relationship between the Patience Levels and Personality Traits of Faculty of Health Sciences Students
Authors: Özdal Elif , Arkan Burcu
Published: July 2024

Aim: This study was conducted descriptively to examine the correlation between the patience levels and personality characteristics of Faculty of Health Sciences students. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out with 420 nursing students in the 2019 - 2020 academic year. The study data was collected using the ‘Socio - demographic Data Collection Form’, ‘Patience Scale’ and ‘Adjective - Based Personality Test’. In evaluation of the data; descriptive statistics, Shapiro - Wilk test, Kruskal Wallis test and Spearman’s Correlation coefficient analysis were used. Results: The students’ Patience Scale score average was 35.24 ± 6.11. In the comparison of the Patience Scale subscales and total score according to grades, no statistically significant difference was found (p > 0.05). There was a significant difference between the Patience Scale and Adjective - Based Personality Test score averages. It was determined that students with personality characteristics such as extroversion, openness to experience, tender - mindedness and responsibility would have higher interpersonal patience, patience in life difficulties and general patience, whereas students with neurotic personality characteristics would have lower patience in daily life, interpersonal patience, patience in life difficulties and general patience. Conclusion: As a consequence; it was seen that there was a significant differentiation between the Patience Scale and Adjective - Based Personality Test score averages.
Changes in Chord Mu (µ) Length Before and After Cataract Surgery
Authors: Küçüködük Ali , Türe Hüseyin
Published: July 2024

Aim: Comparison of chord  length, a potential marker that may gain importance especially in multifocal lens implantation, before and after phacoemulsification surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in patients with cataracts.
Methods: This retrospective study included 33 eyes of 33 patients who underwent phacoemulsification surgery between December 2022 and February 2023. Corneal topography (Pentacam HR, Oculus, Wetzlar, optikgerate GmbH) was performed on each patient before and after surgery. The values obtained before and at least 3 months after surgery were compared using the Student-t test. Results: There were 18 (54.5%) males and 15 (45.5%) females among the 33 patients who participated in the study. The average age was 67.27 ± 10.93 years. The postoperative mean chord μ lenght was significantly lower than the preoperative mean chord μ lenght (p=0.002). Additionally, the mean postoperative pupil size was significantly lower than the mean preoperative pupil size (p=0.000). There is a weak positive relationship between the change in chord μ length and the change in pupil size, but this relationship is not statistically significant (p>0.05). No statistically significant relationship was found between any of the other binary variables. Conclusion: Centralization is crucial in refractive surgery and multifocal IOL implantation to prevent high-order aberrations and photic phenomena. Therefore, it seems useful for surgeons to be familiar with chord μ measurements, especially regarding surgical preparation. It should be considered that changes in chord mu values may influence the development of photic phenomena. A decrease in chord mu after phacoemulsification may assist the surgeon in the preoperative decision-making process in patients at risk of photic phenomena or in patients with borderline values.
O Conselho Geral da Província de Minas Gerais
Authors: Ferreira Pâmela Campos
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analizar os debates políticos ocorridos no Conselho Geral da Província de Minas Gerais no que tange à área da saúde pública. Tendo sido estabelecidos pela Constituição de 1824, os conselhos gerais (presentes em todas as províncias do Império, à exceção da capital) tinham entre suas demandas variados objetos “interessantes aos povos”. A temática que apareceria com certa frequência seriam as matérias referentes à saúde das populações, entendidas enquanto importantes para um Estado imperial que se gestava sob a lógica de buscar ser civilizado a exemplo das nações europeias.
Uma ciência “estrangeira” no Polígono das Secas
Authors: Freitas Meneses Valdênio , Silva dos Santos Ana Paula
Published: July 2024

O artigo analisa duas expedições científicas na região do Polígono das Secas. Uma do Ifocs (1932) sobre piscicultura nos rios e açudes da região e a outra da Unesco (1953-1954) buscando dados sobre recursos minerais e geologia. Embora contassem com recursos, essas expedições não geraram legados duradouros nas instituições de ciência e nem intervenção nas secas no Semiárido. Nas expedições destaca-se ausência de valores regionalistas: estes que justificaram a fundação de muitas instituições de ciência no Nordeste no século passado. Analisar esse fator ausente no olhar “estrangeiro” das expedições implica debater as vias de legitimação de um campo da ciência no tema das secas durante o século XX no Nordeste brasileiro.
O ecletismo em medicina
Authors: Leonidio Adalmir
Published: July 2024

Este artigo busca explicar o que foi o “ecletismo médico”, expressão recorrente nos debates e escritos médicos de meados do século XIX, mas que tem gerado certa confusão entre especialistas do tema. Está amparado em ampla fonte documental, mas especialmente nas chamadas “teses” de doutoramento e utiliza-se do método crítico-histórico, tanto quanto da análise de conteúdo.
A política de formação dos espaços filantrópicos em Goiás
Authors: Mendes de Paula Éder , Leal Lobato João Vitor
Published: July 2024

O presente trabalho tem como intenção compreender as relações entre a psiquiatria e o espiritismo em Goiás a partir do Sanatório Antônio Paulo Cançado da cidade de Jataí, localizada no sudoeste goiano. O nosocômio foi fundado em 1966, através da Sociedade de Beneficência São Vicente de Paulo que surge no município pela reunião de membros da doutrina espírita. Este não é o único sanatório no estado de Goiás que será mantido pela religião, tampouco o único da região, no entanto, é o primeiro a receber um estudo mais sistematizado, onde observa-se o emprego de determinado modelo de assistência e caridade filantrópica como resposta às questões sociais. Pautado em fontes encontradas na própria associação, sobretudo seus livros de atas de reunião, o artigo fornece de forma analítica a discussão em torno da política para construção de instituições filantrópicas em Goiás e a institucionalização do modelo kardecista em Jataí.
On the exponential Diophantine equation $x^2+p^mq^n=2y^p$
Authors: Chakraborty Kalyan , Hoque Azizul
Published: July 2024

We study the exponential Diophantine equation $x^2+p^mq^n=2y^p$ in positive integers $x,y,m,n$, and odd primes $p$ and $q$ using primitive divisors of Lehmer sequences in combination with elementary number theory. We discuss the solvability of this equation.
Modelo de Innovación Social en la Cooperativa Agroturística Las Nubes N˚3, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Authors: López Bermúdez Luisa Marelia , Palazio Galo Edgar
Published: July 2024

El artículo denominado Modelo de Innovación Social en la Cooperativa Agroturística Las Nubes #3, Matagalpa, Nicaragua, tiene por objetivo describir la práctica de turismo rural comunitaria como modelo de innovación social en la cooperativa Agroturística Las Nubes #3, ubicada en la misma comunidad, en el departamento de Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Esta investigación tiene un enfoque cualitativo, descriptivo de corte transversal, poniendo en práctica parte del Modelo 360. Para el desarrollo de esta, se efectuó una visita de campo a la Cooperativa Agroturística Las Nubes #3, utilizando herramientas de recolección de información de fuentes primarias, tales como: encuestas, entrevistas y grupos focales.
Así como la consulta de fuentes secundarias, entre ellas, artículos científicos, estudios especializados e investigaciones relacionadas con el tema. Fuentes que fueron de gran utilidad para identificar elementos básicos sobre la conceptualización de la innovación social, economía creativa, turismo rural y comunitario y el Modelo 360°.De igual forma, en este artículo se describe el proceso de innovación social a partir del aprovechamiento de los recursos locales, en este caso la zarzamora silvestre, un fruto autóctono de la comunidad cuyas propiedades permiten su cultivo, transformación, agregación de valor y comercialización. Así como el potencial de la comunidad en el ámbito turístico, mediante la realización de tours sobre el cultivo de la zarzamora, la promoción cultural de la comunidad y su patrimonio local.
Promoción de la Salud desde acciones extensionistas. Propuesta de la Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
Authors: Grunauer Robalino Guillermo Ricardo , Vásquez Cevallos Leonel Adalberto , Caicedo Quiroz Rosangela Caicedo Quiroz , Tolozano Benites Manuel Roberto
Published: July 2024

Las Universidades Ecuatorianas están llamadas a beneficiar el avance del contexto social y profesional desde el proceso de Extensión  Universitaria, al poner el resultado de sus saberes en función de la aplicación y generalización de sus investigaciones para el desarrollo social. El proceso extensionista que se desarrolla desde las universidades en Ecuador cuenta con mecanismos que las dotan de dinamismo y vivacidad, e impactan en la sociedad, coadyuvando a su transformación; pues develar las relaciones Universidad- Sociedad desde el proceso extensionista, supone y exige acomodos permanentes.
Línea base para el estudio de la densidad poblacional de Quiscalus nicaragüensis Salvin & Godman 1891 en Nicaragua
Authors: Vega Ana Belén , Orozco Cindy , Leet Layo , Rivera Rubén , Guevara Henry L
Published: July 2024

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo establecer la línea base para el estudio de la densidad poblacional del Zanatillo Nicaragüense (Quiscalus nicaragüensis) en Nicaragua. Se llevó a cabo entre marzo y julio de 2020 utilizando el método de transectos en faja en los municipios de Mateare, Tipitapa, Tisma y Rivas, dentro de su área de distribución. El método de transectos es una técnica de muestreo que proporciona información precisa sobre la vegetación de una zona sin necesidad de un análisis exhaustivo, mediante la medición de parámetros en un rectángulo del área de estudio.
El Zanatillo nicaragüense es una ave endémica en peligro crítico de extinción, por lo que este estudio es crucial para la valoración y manejo de la especie.
Los resultados preliminares indican una densidad poblacional aproximada de 8 individuos por hectárea, siendo Tisma el sitio con mayor densidad (12 individuos/ha). La distribución del ave abarca 144,618 ha, principalmente en las orillas de los grandes lagos de Nicaragua, con preferencia por los humedales marginales lacustres (11 individuos/ha), que ofrecen hábitats heterogéneos.
Este estudio sienta las bases para futuras investigaciones poblacionales y planes de manejo del Zanatillo nicaragüense. Se recomienda un muestreo aleatorio simple con 201 transectos de 1,295 m cada uno, distribuidos nacionalmente, debido a la homogeneidad en la densidad poblacional entre grupos. Este diseño asegura un muestreo significativo con un nivel de significancia del 95%.
Percepciones estudiantiles sobre el rol protagónico de la mujer rural en el desarrollo socioeconómico y cultural
Authors: Suarez-Soza Martha Miurel , Herrera Castrillo Cliffor Jerry , Dávila Matute Feliciana del Socorro , Triminio Zavala Carmen María
Published: July 2024

El estudio tiene como objetivo identificar las percepciones de estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua UNAN-Managua, Centro Universitario Regional del Norte (CUR-Estelí), sobre el rol protagónico de la mujer rural. La metodología se trabajó con enfoque mixto de tipo descriptivo, aplicando un cuestionario semiestructurado y un conversatorio de análisis y reflexión sobre la temática en estudio.
Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Dukungan Keluarga dan Hubungannya dengan Perilaku Melengkapi Imunisasi Dasar Lengkap pada Bayi Usia 0-11 Bulan
Authors: Nurlaelasari Euis
Published: July 2024

Latar Belakang: Imunisasi adalah suatu upaya untuk menimbulkan atau meningkatkan kekebalan seseorang secara aktif terhadap suatu penyakit, sehingga bila suatu saat terpajan dengan penyakit tersebut tidak akan sakit atau hanya mengalami sakit ringan.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan, sikap dan dukungan keluarga bayi usia 0-11 bulan tentang prilaku melengkapi munisasi dasar lengkap Di UPT Puskesmas Mekarjaya tahun 2023.
Metode: Desain penelitian ini adalah deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu ibu yang melakukan kunjungan perawatan bayi di Puskesmas Mekarjaya sebanyak 110 ibu. Pada penelitian ini sampel yang digunakan yaitu berjumlah 87dengan menggunakan accidental sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuesioner dan pengujian menggunakan uji chi-square.
Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik dengan menggunakan uji Chi-Square hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan prilaku melengkapi munisasi dasar lengkap diperoleh nilai P-Value 0,000 lebih kecil dari nilai < 0,05 maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa H0 ditolak.  Hubungan antara sikap dengan prilaku melengkapi munisasi dasar lengkap didapatkan nilai P-Value 0,000 lebih kecil dari nilai alpha < 0,05 maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa H0 ditolak. Hubungan antara dukungan keluarga bayi usia 0-11 bulan dengan prilaku melengkapi munisasi dasar lengkap didapat nilai P-Value 0,000 lebih kecil dari nilai alpha < 0,05 maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa H0 ditolak.
Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap, dan dukungan keluarga bayi usia 0-11 bulan dengan prilaku melengkapi munisasi dasar lengkap di UPT Puskesmas Mekarjaya tahun 2023.
Hubungan Kadar Haemoglobin, Asupan Protein dan Mobilisasi Dini dengan Penyembuhan Luka Perineum pada Ibu Nifas
Authors: Hopipah Ipah
Published: July 2024

Latar Belakang: World Health Organization (WHO) menyatakan kasus ruptur perineum pada ibu bersalin tahun 2017 di seluruh dunia terjadi 2,9 juta orang. Di Indonesia luka perineum dialami oleh (75%) ibu bersalin, luka perineum merupakan luka karena adanya robekan jalan lahir baik karena ruptur maupun episiotomi pada waktu melahirkan janin.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kadar haemoglobin, asupan protein dan mobilisasi dini dengan penyembuhan luka perineum pada ibu nifas di UPT Puskesmas Patia tahun 2023.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian ini berjumlah 33 ibu nifas dan teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yaitu total sampling dengan sampel yang berjumlah 33 ibu nifas. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, dan data dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square.
Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa hubungan antara kadar haemoglobin dengan penyembuhan luka perineum diperoleh nilai P- Value 0,029 dan hasil OR = 9.5 (1.5-60.1), hubungan antara asupan protein dengan penyembuhan luka perineum diperoleh nilai P-Value 0,000 dan hasil OR = 47.5 (5.7-389), dan hubungan antara mobilisasi dini dengan penyembuhan luka perineum diperoleh nilai P-Value 0,024 dan hasil OR = 8.4 (1.5-44.9).
Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan kadar haemoglobin, asupan protein, dan mobilisasi dini dengan penyembuhan luka perineum pada ibu nifas di Puskesmas Patia.
Mechanical behavior of calcareous tuff and coal mine tailings mixture as an embankment material for road construction
Authors: Fehem Oussama Khodjet El , Bella Nabil , Boudia Amel
Published: July 2024

The construction of embankments requires available and suitable material that sounds to the imposed load. The selection of materials that provide slope stability and maintain pavements is made through specific test control. This research aims to analyze the mechanical behavior of a mixture of 75% calcareous tuff and 25% coal mine tailings (CMTs) used on embankment foundations. the impact of particle size characteristics and the compaction on the mechanical behavior of the mixture are studied. The direct shear test was conducted on different material states, granular and uncompressed states, compaction at the Maximum Practical Optimum (MPO), and MPO compaction post a 30-day curing period at 40 degrees Celsius. the normal stress applied ranging from 50 to 500 KPa, with a constant shear rate displacement of 0.5 mm/min. The results show a substantial influence of compaction on both friction angle (φ) and cohesion (C) values. a remarkable increase in cohesion values after the curing period, attributed to the cementitious compound formation from the interaction between calcareous tuff and coal mine tailings. This investigation emphasizes coal mine tailings potential as a sustainable and cost-effective embankment material for road construction, especially in arid regions. The material exhibits significant shear strength, with a marked increase in cohesion values post-curing state. These results are conducted to consider coal mine tailings as an appealing alternative to traditional materials of road engineering.
A necessary conditions for optimal singular control of McKean-Vlasov stochastic differential equations driven by spatial parameters local martingale
Authors: Brahim Hafida Ben , Gherbal Hanane Ben , Gherbal Boulakhras
Published: July 2024

In this paper, we focus on stochastic singular control problems involving McKean-Vlasov stochastic differential equations driven by a spatially parameterized continuous local martingale. The drift coefficient in these equations depends on the state of the solution process and its law. The control variable consists of two components: an absolutely continuous control and a singular one. Firstly, under Lipschitz conditions, we establish the existence and uniqueness of its strong solution. Next, we derive the necessary conditions for optimal singular control under the assumption that the control domain is convex. These optimality conditions differ from the classical ones in the sense that here the adjoint equation is a McKean-Vlasov backward stochastic differential equation driven by a continuous local martingale with spatial parameters. The proof of our result is based on the derivatives of the local martingale with respect to spatial parameters and the derivative of the drift coefficient with respect to the probability measure.
State of the art of kinesiotherapeutic interventions for the prevention of falls in the elderly: 2014 to 2024
Authors: Carmo Mirian Fernandes do , Miranda Janaria dos Santos , Rodrigues Laura de Moura , Guarizi Rubia Hiromi Guibo , Bulgo Danilo Cândido , Mendes Marcia Regina Pinez , Cavalcante Fabrício Vieira
Published: July 2024

With the increase in life expectancy, the health and quality of life of the elderly population become crucial issues, among which falls present a significant problem. Among the various therapeutic and preventive approaches, kinesiotherapy, which involves the use of targeted therapeutic movements and exercises, has been widely adopted as a promising strategy to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly. Therefore, this work conducted a literature review on the benefits of kinesiotherapy in preventing falls in the elderly. Articles were searched in the SciELO, Google Scholar, and PUBMED databases, published between 2014 and 2024, in Portuguese and English. After an initial screening of titles and abstracts, relevant articles were selected and analyzed. The data from the selected articles were synthesized into a table and critically analyzed, highlighting the main conclusions. Sixteen studies were analyzed, and after reading, a total of ten articles were included in the discussion of this work. The reviewed studies demonstrated a consensus on the positive effects of kinesiotherapy in maintaining functional autonomy, relieving pain, increasing mobility, and improving the quality of life of the elderly.
Literatur Riview : Audit Operasional Untuk Mengukur Efektivitas Dan Efisiensi Pengelolaan Investasi Pada Dana Pensiun Inti
Authors: Rahmayanti Putri , Al Mira Prilly
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the implementation of operational audits and measure the effectiveness and efficiency of investment management at INTI Pension Fund. Through this research, the author conducted an operational audit using secondary data in the form of Investment Reports and INTI Pension Fund Audited Financial Statements from 2016 to 2020. This study was conducted using a literature review method by examining and analyzing 10 articles. Based on the results of the research and literature review, it can be concluded that the audit results show that the investment management at INTI Pension Fund complies with the Investment Guidelines; however, there are still some weaknesses. It can be concluded that the investment management was not effective in 2018-2020 because the return on investment (ROI) did not meet the targets set in the Investment Direction, which were 7.43%, 6.68%, and 7.68%, respectively, whereas it should have been 9%.
Mengelola Keuangan UMKM Toko Sembako Sumber Rezeki
Authors: Tanya Tata Putri Srikandi  , Elfalina Magymai  , Widya Kusuma Wardani  , Rosaidina Syafira  , Nicho Candra Hariyanto Putra  , Sri Rahayuningsih
Published: July 2024

Standard Accounting for Micro, Small and Medium Entities (SAK EMKM) is a financial accounting standard specifically designed to meet the financial reporting needs of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. This research is designed to produce a simple financial report format based on SAK EMKM for MSMEs so that it is easy to understand and apply by micro, small and medium entities that generally have limited human and financial resources. Toko Sumber Rezeki as a medium-sized business in the field of grocery trading also needs SAK EMKM. This aims to help prepare financial reports that are relevant, reliable, and easy to understand, so as to improve the transparency, accountability, and competitiveness of the business. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach and the data collection techniques used are interviews and literature studies. From the results of the research conducted, it can be concluded that the financial statements of Toko Sumber Rezeki have not been able to apply SAK EMKM because their financial records are only in the form of simple cash expenditure and receipt records. Management strategies will be applied to determine the profit or loss of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Toko Sumber Rezeki, one of which is the petty cash financial transaction procedure.