bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inflatable Metamorphic Origami
Authors: Wang Sen , Yan Peng , Huang Hailin , Zhang Ning , Li Bing
Published: April 2023

This study created a new type of inflatable metamorphic origami that has the advantage of being a highly simplified deployable system capable of realizing multiple sequential motion patterns with a monolithic actuation. The main body of the proposed metamorphic origami unit was designed as a soft inflatable metamorphic origami chamber with multiple sets of contiguous/collinear creases. In response to pneumatic pressure, the metamorphic motions are characterized by an initial unfolding around the first set of contiguous/collinear creases followed by another unfolding around the second set of contiguous/collinear creases. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the proposed approach was verified by constructing a radial deployable metamorphic origami for supporting the deployable planar solar array, a circumferential deployable metamorphic origami for supporting the deployable curved-surface antenna, a multi-fingered deployable metamorphic origami grasper for grasping large-sized objects, and a leaf-shaped deployable metamorphic origami grasper for capturing heavy objects. The proposed novel metamorphic origami is expected to serve as a foundation for designing lightweight, high-deploy/fold-ratio, low-energy-consumption space deployable systems.
Применение методов многомерного и нелинейного регрессионного анализа для выявления закономерностей индивидуальной динамики соревновательной результативности в баскетболе
Authors: Kozina Zh.L. , Voskoboynik  , Grin' L.V. , Gorilchanik O.G.
Published: April 2023

Показано, что у калифицированных спортсменов, как представителей мужских, так и представителей женских команд, наблюдается индивидуальная динамика эффективности игровых действий, которая описывается синусоидальными функциями. Данная закономерность представляет собой периодические подъемы и спады, повторяющиеся в определенной последовательности. Эти закономерности описываются также кубическими или квадратическими уравнениями регрессии. Выявлено, что взаимосвязь эффективности игровой деятельности с уровнем физического, эмоционального и интеллектуального биоритмов индивидуальна для каждого игрока, коэффициент корреляции колеблется от 0,61 (р<0,05) до полного отсутствия или даже отрицательной взаимосвязи. Это может быть объяснено различной магниточувствительностью игроков или различным уровнем их спортивной подготовленности.
Використання активних методів і інтерактивних технологій при підготовці майбутніх учителів фізичного виховання
Authors: Grynchenko I.B. , Waxler MA. , Tikhonov A.O.
Published: April 2023

Стаття присвячена вдосконалюванню професійної підготовки майбутніх учителів фізичного виховання в Педагогічному університеті. Автори пропонують використання активних методів й інтерактивних технологій при навчанні техніці й тактиці спортивних ігор, організації краєзнавчо-туристичної діяльності й оздоровчо-реакреаційного туризму.
Застосування лікувальної фізичної культури при захворюваннях органів дихання
Authors: Duginа Liana Vyacheslavivna
Published: April 2023

У статті розглянуто вплив лікувальної фізичної культури на організм хворого при захворюваннях органів дихання. Визначенні форми, завдання, засоби та особливості ЛФК при захворюваннях органів дихання. Доведено ефективність застосування засобів лікувальної фізичної культури у лікуванні та профілактиці захворювань органів дихання.
Особливості оздоровчих методик для студенток з порушенням хребта
Authors: Kriventsova Iryna Volodymyrivna , Ilnytskyi Sergey Volodymyrovych
Published: April 2023

Теоретично встановлено тенденцію погіршення стану здоров’я студентів, обґрунтовано ряд засобів фізичного виховання щодо профілактики захворювань хребта. Перелічені основні види оздоровчої аеробіки для формування правильної постави. Наголошується на перевагах футбол-аеробіки.
Педагогічні знання та методика викладання вчителя фізичної культури
Authors: Pavlenko V.O. , Pavlenko E.E. Е.Е.
Published: April 2023

В умовах реформування та оновлення процесів навчання, викладання на уроках фізичної культури набуває першорядного значення у формуванні гармонійного розвитку особистості. Фізичний стан школяра, підтримка безпечного рівня здоров'я дозволяє значно вільніше оволодівати знаннями в освітніх дисциплінах.
Аспекти формування мотивацій студентів до занять фізичним вихованням
Authors: Petryuk Olga Volodymyrivna , Horban Ihor Yurievich , Klokova Svitlana Yuriivna
Published: April 2023

Розглянуті деякі аспекти формування мотивацій у студентів педагогічних спеціальностей щодо занять фізичним вихованням і спортом в секційних групах у вищих навчальних закладах. Встановлено, що така діяльність повинна мати відчутний результат, бути оціненою та нести задоволення.
Засоби аеробіки щодо розвитку креативного мислення студентів залізничних спеціальностей
Authors: Shepelenko Tetyana Valeriivna , Luchko Olga Rostislavivnа
Published: April 2023

в роботі висловлюється думка, що аеробіка є одним з діючих засобів для розвитку професійно важливих якостей, які необхідні студентам залізничних спеціальностей для майбутньої професійної діяльності.
Использование программ занятий адаптивной физической культурой с населением по месту жительства
Authors: Gavrilov Dmitry Nikolaevich , Matochkina A.I. , Pukhov D.N.
Published: April 2023

В статье рассматривается проблема использования разработанных программ занятий адаптивной физической культурой с населением по месту жительства. Определяются перспективные пути развития данного направления деятельности.
Методика формирования навыков использования элементов здорового образа жизни у учащихся младшего школьного возраста
Authors: Kudryavtsev Mikhail Dmitrievich , Kuzmin Vladimir Andreevich , Tolstopyatov Igor Anatolievich
Published: April 2023

Решение вопросов сохранения и укрепления здоровья школьников требует  проведения новых исследований. Физкультурное образовательное пространство может быть успешно использовано как среда реабилитации и социальной адаптации учащихся [2, 4]. Совершенствование оздоровительного компонента при преподавании физической культуры в начальной школе выдвигает необходимость методологического и теоретического обоснования педагогической физкультурной поддержки учащихся в физкультурном оздоровительном пространстве [3, 5].
Transmission and Profile of COVID-19 in Children in North Sumatera, Indonesia
Authors: Pasaribu Ayodhia Pitaloka , Saragih Restuti Hidayani , Fahmi Fahmi , Pasaribu Syahril
Published: April 2023

Background: In December 2019, a cluster of viral pneumonia cases, later identified as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was first reported in Wuhan, China, and then continued to spread to other parts of the world. COVID-19 is thought to be more prevalent in adults than children; therefore, information about COVID-19 burden and characteristics in children is lacking. Methods: We gathered data on the profile and transmission in children with COVID-19 from data collected by the North Sumatera Provincial Health Office team. Data were presented as mean±SD and percentage. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA version 15.0. Results: From April to October 2020, there were 1125 confirmed COVID-19 cases in children in North Sumatera, representing approximately 8.9% of all cases. Death occurred in 0.62% of the patients, and the children who died had underlying diseases. Four major clusters of COVID-19 infection in children were found in three Islamic boarding schools and one refugee shelter. Conclusion: A high number of children in North Sumatera were affected by COVID-19, and mortality was found to be higher in children with underlying diseases. Major clusters were found in places with prolonged and repeated activities in close contact, such as boarding schools and a refugee shelter.
Neonate, Infant, and Child Mortality in North Africa and Middle East by Cause: An Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Authors: Sepanlou Sadaf G. , Rezaei Aliabadi Hossein , Malekzadeh Reza , Naghavi Mohsen
Published: April 2023

Background: During the past three decades, neonate, infant, and child mortality declined in North Africa and Middle East. However, there is substantial heterogeneity in mortality rates across countries. Methods: This study is part of the Global Burden of Diseases study (GBD) 2019. We report the number as well as mortality rates for neonates, infants, and children by cause across 21 countries in the region since 1990. Results: Between 1990 and 2019, the neonate mortality rate in the region declined from 31.9 (29.8, 34.0) to 12.2 (11.1, 13.3) per 1000 live births. Respective figures for under 5 mortality rates (U5MRs) were 79.1 (75.7, 82.7) in 1990 and 24.4 (22.3, 26.7) per 1000 live births in 2019. The majority of deaths among children under 5 years were due to under 1 year deaths: 75.9% in 1990 and 81.8% in 2019. Mortality rates in males were higher than females. The mortality rate among neonates ranged from 2.4 (2.1, 2.6) per 1000 live births in Bahrain to 25.0 (21.6, 28.4) in Afghanistan in 2019. Similarly, in 2019, the U5MR ranged from 5.0 (4.2–6.0) per 1000 live births in United Arab Emirates to 55.3 (47.9–63.5) in Afghanistan. Neonatal disorders, congenital birth defects, and lower respiratory infections were the three main causes of neonate, infant, and child mortality in almost all countries in the region. Conclusion: In 2019, most countries in this region have achieved the SDG targets for neonate and child mortality. However, there is still substantial heterogeneity across countries.
Outcomes of Pregnancies in Liver Transplant Recipients: Experience of a Single Center in Turkey
Authors: Tulek Firat , Kahraman Alper , Polat Kamil Yalçın
Published: April 2023

Background: Liver transplantation is the ultimate treatment for end-stage liver failure. As organ donation systems improve, more reproductive-age women are expected to undergo liver transplantation. Current studies indicate increased risk of some perinatal and maternal complications; however, the available data is still scarce. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancies in liver transplant recipients. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated liver transplantations performed between 2011 and 2020 in a tertiary center. Perinatal, maternal, fetal outcomes and transplant status were assessed among pregnancies conceived after liver transplantation. Results: Among 1137 patients, 82 (7.2%) were reproductive-age females. Ten pregnancies in nine patients were identified after liver transplantation. The mean age of patients was 29.3±6.1 at transplantation, and 32.5±5.4 at conception. The mean interval between conception and transplantation was 30.3±11.7 months. There were eight live births (80%), one miscarriage (10%) and one termination (10%). Three patients delivered<37th gestational week (37.5%). The median gestational age at birth was 38.5 (IQR: 5.21) weeks. The mean birth weight of infants was 2669.3±831 g. Two patients were diagnosed with preeclampsia (25%) and acute graft rejection episode was observed in one patient (10%) during pregnancy. Conclusion: Although the incidence of some perinatal complications, such as hypertensive disorders and preterm delivery, is increased in liver transplant recipients, pregnancy after liver transplantation appears to have favorable outcomes for the mother, fetus and transplant with close monitoring by a multidisciplinary team.
Intussusception Caused by Heterotopic Pancreas: A Tunisian Case Series of 5 Pediatric Patients
Authors: Kechiche Nahla , Makhlouf Dorsaf , Laamiri Rachida , Zouaoui Arije , Mani Salma , Ksiaa Amine , Sahnoun Lasaad , Mekki Mongi , Belguith Mohsen , Nouri Abdellatif
Published: April 2023

Heterotopic pancreas (HP) is a rare congenital developmental anomaly of the gastro-intestinal tract, defined as the presence of pancreatic tissue found in ectopic sites. Intussusception caused by isolated HP is extremely rare. Pediatric reports concerning this pathology are case reports. Here, we report cases of secondary intussusception, in which conservative treatment failed and surgery was performed. The aim of this review is to study the epidemiologic and clinical aspects of HP in pediatric patients from our institution. We retrospectively collected patients who were treated in the pediatric surgery department for intussusception caused by HP, from January 1986 to November 2018. We investigated five patients, three boys and two girls, aged 5 months to 2 years. The diagnosis was made incidentally during the operation. HP was found in the jejunum in three cases and in the ileum in two cases. HP was removed. The postoperative course was uneventful. Although rare, HP should be included in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases, causing secondary bowel intussusception.
Molecular Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Strains Isolated From Milk Samples of Apparently Healthy Cattle in Hamedan, Iran
Authors: Ghaderi Hossein , Mohammadzadeh Abdolmajid , Pajohi-alamoti Mohamadreza , Sadeghi-nasab Ali , Mahmoodi Pezhman , Goudarztalejerdi Ali
Published: April 2023

Background: Staphylococcus aureus, as a major food-borne pathogen, is the most commonly isolated bacterium from bovine mastitis. However, some S. aureus strains exhibit a high rate of antibiotic resistance, among which, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is very important. The present study was conducted to isolate, characterize, and determine the antibiotic resistance profile of MRSA strains in milk. Methods: Staphylococcus aureus strains were isolated and identified from 415 milk samples collected from apparently healthy cattle in Hamedan province, Iran. Molecular characteristics of the strains were identified using multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the antibiotic resistance profile of the isolates was determined by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion susceptibility test. Results: A total of 76 S. aureus strains were isolated and identified. The PCR results indicated that 50 (65.78%) isolates possessed mecA gene and were found to be MRSA strains. Twelve isolates (15.78%) showed phenotypic resistance to oxacillin in disk diffusion method. All 76 S. aureus isolates (100%) were resistant to penicillin and susceptible to ciprofloxacin and gentamicin. Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated that bovine milk may contain MRSA strains and this is worrying as these isolates may transfer multi-drug resistance to the isolates that circulate among humans, animals, and food chains.
Concurrence of Maxillary Fused Primary Central Incisor With Permanent Supernumerary Tooth: A Case Report
Authors: Daneshyar Fahimeh , Golshani Shaghayegh , Bagheri Zahra , Tayebi Soudeh , Khosravi Zahra
Published: April 2023

A non-common case of unilateral fusion between the left upper central tooth and the supernumerary deciduous tooth, which also has an extra maxillary impacted tooth, was reported in the present study. The patient was a 9-year-old Iranian boy. The left lateral maxillary tooth was found during the oral examination. In the radiographic presentations, the fused teeth showed separate roots, pulpal chambers, and separate root canals. Delayed eruption of the first and second maxillary permanent incisors was experienced due to the presence of an extra impacted tooth. In the management of this condition, both the deciduous fused teeth and extra impacted teeth were removed, and an appointment was scheduled for three months to check for spontaneous tooth eruption.
Evaluation of Radiographic Features and Clinical Signs of Maxillofacial Malignancies in Patients Referred to Mashhad Dental School During 2003-2017
Authors: Mortazavi Samareh , Pakfetrat Atessa , Baghbani Masoome , Safaee Atie
Published: April 2023

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiographic and clinical features of malignant oral and maxillofacial lesions in patients referred to the Radiology Department of Mashhad Dental School from 2003 to 2017. Methods: A total of 45 radiographs of patients who had been referred to the Radiology Department of Mashhad Dental School from 2003 to 2017 were selected from the radiology archive. The patients presenting with malignant lesions in jaws and a definite pathologic diagnosis were selected as the study population. The radiographic features of lesions were investigated using intraoral radiographies, panoramic, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) or computed tomography (CT) views. Then, 18 patients whose information was available were evaluated. Fisher’s exact test was used to compare the characteristics of lesions. Results: The age of the patients ranged from 5 to 84 years, with a mean of 49.18 years. Of the 45 lesions identified, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) was the most prevalent malignancy, followed by lymphoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Most malignant lesions were seen in the posterior region of the jaws, and lesions were generally more prevalent in the mandible. Additionally, 77.8% of the observed malignancies had an ill-defined border, and 86.6% of them were radiolucent. In the clinical view, swelling was the most common symptom, and the duration of the disease in the majority of the lesions was less than 3 months. Conclusions: Paying attention to the course of the lesion, its internal structure and borders in the radiographic view can lead to a more accurate differentiation of malignant lesions from benign ones and timely referral of the patient.
The Performance of Several Current Interpolation Methods for Variability of cations in Groundwater in Esfarayen Plain, Iran: A Case Study
Authors: Mahmoodnia Ali , Mousavi Morteza , Golbabaei Kootenaei Farshad , Asadi-Ghalhari Mahdi
Published: April 2023

Acquiring information about groundwater quality is essential in developing management strategies. In this article, spatio-temporal variations of cations in groundwater in Esfarayen plain were investigated using data monitored in 134 groundwater wells, active in 1988, and 47 wells, active in 2019. To evaluate groundwater quality, interpolation methods have been used to interpolate existing limited spatial data. The performance of 8 current interpolation methods on the data for the two selected years (1988 and 2019) was compared. Finding the optimum interpolation method for the considered groundwater quality parameters is essential. Cross-validation and three indexes of R2, mean absolute error (MAE), and root mean square error (RMSE) were used to compare the performance of the methods. By identifying universal kriging (UK) and global polynomial interpolation (GPI) methods as the optimum methods and using those for the selected years (1988 and 2019), spatial variation of the concentration of cations in groundwater across the plain has been presented. In 1988, the maximum concentration of the cations occurred in the southwest of the plain (about 80 mg/L), and the minimum concentration of the cations was observed in the northwest of the plain (approximately 8 mg/L). Similarly, in 2019, the highest concentration of the cations was found in the southwest of the plain (almost 64 mg/L), and its lowest concentration was observed in the northeast of the plain (roughly 13 mg/L). Moreover, temporal variations of the concentration of cations in groundwater from 1988 to 2019 have also been presented. The concentration of the cations increased by approximately 23 mg/L in the northwest and decreased to about 37 mg/L in the southwest of the study area from 1988 through 2019. According to the results, changes in the quality of groundwater are a complex problem and it is necessary to adopt proper strategies to reduce its adverse effects.
Modulatory Effect of Vitamin C on Hypoxia Induced Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Authors: Kazemi Masoumeh , Montazersaheb Soheila , Noroozpour Mina , Farajnia Safar , Nozad Charoudeh Hojjatollah
Published: April 2023

Purpose: Eliminating cancer stem cells (CSCs) is a challenge because of their enhanced resistance to anti-cancer drugs. Vitamin C, which is insufficient in patients with higher stages of cancer, has been gaining attention as a potential treatment for human malignancies. Hence this study aimed to analyze the effect of high-dose vitamin C treatment on the gene expression level of HIF-1α, NF-κB1, BAX, and DNMT1 in the MCF7 cells undergoing hypoxia, as an inducer of CSCs characteristics. As a result, vitamin C could be possibly used as a promising therapeutic adjuvant. Methods: Here we first analyzed the breast CSC population alteration in MCF7 cells following hypoxia induction. Then, we evaluated the impact of vitamin C treatment on the gene expression level of four stemness-related genes in hypoxic MCF7 cells. Results: Our results indicate that vitamin C could reduce proliferation and stemness states in CSCs possibly by induction of apoptotic markers such as BAX, along with attenuating stemness markers, including NF-κB1, and DNMT1 gene expressions. Conclusion: According to our findings, vitamin C administration would become a new approach to avoiding the stimulation of CSCs during cancer therapies.
Identification of the Factors Affecting Decision-making, Challenges and Obstacles, and Evaluation Criteria of Hospital Services: A Scoping Review
Authors: Faghieh Fatemeh , Shirzad Shirin , Amraei Mahdi , Farzad Faraji Khiavi
Published: April 2023

Outsourcing of the services, as one of the key interventions, has been always given a particular attention by policymakers seeking to improve the performance and reform the financial system of the health sector. This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the decision-making, challenges and obstacles, and evaluation criteria of the hospital services.In this study, a scoping review method based on the Arksey and O'Malley protocol was adopted. All articles published in four databases, namely SID, Magiran, Emerald, PubMed, and Google Scholar search engine were searched and collected using appropriate keywords. The inclusion criteria of this study were English and Persian original/review articles as well as case studies. Using qualitative analysis and coding approach, finally, the content of the entered studies was analyzed and summarized in the designed tables based on three main areas of criteria and factors affecting the decision-making, evaluation criteria, as well as outsourcing challenges and obstacles.A total of 44 studies were included in the present study. According to our study results, the criteria and factors effective in decision-making process of outsourcing hospital services included four components of the activity nature, internal and external stimuli, and supplier characteristics; and those effective in evaluation criteria included four financial components of beneficiaries, process internal and growth, learning, and innovation. Challenges and obstacles of outsourcing were also divided into four components including legal, structural, organizational, financial, and administrative components.To achieve a successful outsourcing in the organization, especially in the hospital, it was necessary that a scientific approach should be adopted in this field in order to formulate executive instructions and principles, implement strong laws, and strengthen the supervision.
Improving Performance in Complex Surroundings: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Two Hospital Strategies in the Netherlands
Authors: Wackers Erik , Dulmen Simone van , Berden Bart , Kremer Jan , Stadhouders Niek , Jeurissen Patrick
Published: April 2023

Background: Hospital strategies aimed at increasing quality of care and simultaneously reducing costs show potential to improve healthcare, but knowledge on real-world effectiveness is limited. In 2014, two Dutch hospitals introduced such quality-driven strategies. Our aim was to evaluate contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes of both strategies using multiple perspectives. Methods: We conducted a mixed methods evaluation. Four streams of data were collected and analysed: (1) semi-structured interviewing of 62 stakeholders, such as medical doctors, nurses, managers, general practitioners (GPs), and consultants; (2) financial statements of both organisations and other hospitals in the Netherlands (counterfactual); (3) national database of quality indicators, and patient-reported experiences; and (4) existing material on strategy development and effects. Results: Both strategies resulted in a relative decrease in volume of care within the hospital, while quality of care has not been affected negatively. One hospital failed to cut operating costs sufficiently, resulting in declining profit margins. We identified six main mechanisms that impacted these outcomes: (1) Quality-improvement projects spur change and commitment; (2) increased coordination between hospital and primary care leads to substitution of care; (3) insufficient use of data and support hinder quality improvement; (4) scaling down hospital facilities is required to convert volume reductions to cost savings; (5) shared savings through global budgets lead to shared efforts between payer and hospital; and (6) financial security for physicians facilitates shift towards quality-driven care. Conclusion: This integrated analysis of mixed data sources demonstrated that the institution-wide nature of the strategies has induced a shift from a focus on production towards quality of care. Longer-term (financial) sustainability of hospital strategies aimed at decelerating production growth requires significant efforts in reducing fixed costs. This strategy poses financial risks for the hospital if operating costs are insufficiently reduced or if payer alignment is compromised.
Enhancing Multiple Ways of Knowing; Comment on: "Evaluating Public Participation in a Deliberative Dialogue: A Single Case Study"
Authors: Boydell Katherine M.
Published: April 2023

This commentary reviews the Scurr et al.’s article published in the IJHPM in February 2022 on "Evaluating Public Participation in a Deliberative Dialogue: A Single Case Study". Schur adds to the current knowledge base by extending the stakeholder groups in Deliberative Dialogues (DD) to members of the affected community, a practice not commonly used in such DD strategies. Their study supports the inclusion of public participants in such dialogues, and offers practical guidelines for ways in which to accommodate these important participants. This commentary highlights the need to acknowledge diverse types of knowing into what is considered evidence and advocates for evidence to include a wide-ranging variety of sources including tacit knowledge via experience and ongoing learning.
Coloniality, Elite Networks and Intersectionality: Key Concepts in Understanding Biomedical Power and Equity in Health Policy Processes Comment on "Power Dynamics Among Health Professionals in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Global Fund Policy Process"
Authors: Parashar Rakesh , Sriram Veena , Nanda Sharmishtha , Shekhawat Frayashti
Published: April 2023

To understand the role of power in health policy processes in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts, it is necessary to engage with global and local power structures and their historical contexts. In this commentary, we outline three dimensions that shape a dominant power in health policy processes—the biomedical power. We propose that understanding the linkages between medical power and colonialism; the close connection of public health, medicine and elite networks; and the intersectionalities that shape the powers of medical professionals can offer the means to examine the biomedical hegemony in health policy processes. Additionally we suggest that a more nuanced understanding of the interaction of local powers with global funding can offer some entry points to achieving more equitable and interdisciplinary health policy processes in LMICs.
The Conflict between the Beliefs of the Health Care Providers and Family Caregivers in the Use of Traditional Medicine in Pediatric Oncology: An Ethnographic Study
Authors: Ghayebie Motlagh Elahe , Davoudi Nayyereh , Bakhshi Mahmoud , Ghasemi Ali , Karimi Moonaghi Hossein
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Traditional medicine are popular treatments among families of children with cancer. This study was designed to identify the behaviors, beliefs, and values of families and health care providers for the use of traditional medicine in pediatric oncology. Methods: This study was conducted with a focus on ethnography approach in the oncology department of a pediatric subspecialty hospital in northeastern of Iran from September 2021 to June 2022. A total of 20 key informants were observed and interviewed formally and informally. The Miles and Huberman (1994) approach was used for data analysis. Results: Finally, two main cultural themes were emerged, including the blame of traditional herbal medicine and the synergy of rituals with modern therapies. Families use traditional medicine based on values passed down from generation to generation, while health care providers make evidence-based decisions. Conclusion: The results of the present study represent the conflict between health care providers and families in the use of medicinal herbs. The findings allow care providers to be aware of the beliefs and values of children caregivers to make the right decision about traditional medicine use.
The Nurses’ Perception of Expressive Touch: An Integrative Review
Authors: Burgess Jade Elyse , Gorton Karen L. , Lasiter Sue , Patel Sarah E.
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Nurses use physical touch to interact with patients and address their needs. Human touch benefits social development, stress/anxiety reduction, and rapport building. Touch has been a part of nursing care for centuries, however nurses’ perceptions of expressive touch are not easily ascertained from the literature. Literature currently offers one review on the perceptions of various medical professionals regarding touch of all kinds. No reviews specific to the nurses’ perception of expressive touch exist. This integrative review provides a greater understanding of nurses’ perceptions of expressive touch. Methods: Using Cooper’s steps for integrative review, CINAHL, Medline, Academic Search Premier, and Complimentary Index were searched from 2000-2022; using search term expressive touch or caring touch or compassionate touch and nurse/nurses/nursing and perception or perspective. Results: Of 283 articles identified, 22 articles remained for full-text review after duplicate removal and application of inclusion/exclusion criteria. Five topics on nurses’ perceptions of expressive touch were identified: Comfort with touch and job satisfaction, expressive touch as an essential part of nursing practice, expressive touch as a form of compassion and/or communication, the impact of expressive touch on the humanization of patients in the nurses’ perception, and nurse discomfort with expressive touch. Conclusion: This integrative review provides findings that assist in understanding nurses’ perceptions of expressive touch. Further research should examine the impact of gender, education, and experiences on nurses’ perceptions as they use expressive touch in nursing practice.
A comparative study of the effect of intranasal dexamethasone and normal saline on the occurrence of nausea and vomiting after hysterectomy: a clinical trial study
Authors: Shetabi Hamidreza , Adinehmehr Leili , Salehi-Cheliche Zahra
Published: April 2023

Background. Many studies have been performed to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery with different drugs alone or in combination, but no definite answer has been given yet. This study was performed to evaluate the effect of an intranasal dose of dexamethasone on the prevention of nausea and vomiting after hysterectomy. Methods. In this clinical trial study, 70 patients undergone hysterectomy were randomly distributed into two groups of 35, and immediately after intubation, in the intervention group 0.5 ml of dexamethasone in each nostril (total 4mg) and in the control group 0.5 ml of distilled water was dripped in each nasal passage. Patients in the two groups were evaluated and compared during recovery and at 2, 12, and 24 hours after entering the ward for the incidence and severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting and receiving anti-emetic medication. Results. The incidence of nausea and vomiting in recovery and ward was not significantly different between the two groups so that 3 patients in the distilled water group and 1 patient in the dexamethasone group experienced nausea in recovery (9.7% and 3.2%, respectively). The incidence of vomiting in recovery was 3 cases, all 3 cases (9.7%) were distilled water group. The severity of nausea in recovery (P= 0.55), in the second hour of admission (P= 0.12), in the next 12 hours (P= 0.19), and 24 hours later (P= 0.46) was not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusion. Intranasal dexamethasone (4 mg) is associated with an insignificant reduction in the incidence of PONV in post-hysterectomy pain. Practical Implications. Intranasal dexamethasone administration is a safe and effective method and can be associated with reduced incidence of nausea and vomiting and pain after hysterectomy.
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI MARKETPLACE UNTUK USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH (UMKM) BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Frinando Rian , Artaye Ketut
Published: April 2023

Usaha Mikro dan Kecil Menengah (UMKM) saat ini sangat berkembang pesat mengikuti perkembangan jaman, memiliki wawasan teknologi yang up-to-date, dan jeli membaca peluang serta berinovasi untuk mengembangkan usahanya. Pertumbuhan UMKM yang signifikan akan menghasilkan profit yang terus meningkat. Seiring dengan semakin ketatnya persaingan dalam dunia bisnis, oleh karenanya UMKM juga dituntut untuk menerapkan strategi jitu terutama dalam pemasaran dan penjualan produknya. Teknologi internet yang berkembang sangat meluas dan memasyarakat dirasakan sangat dibutuhkan di berbagai bidang usaha, hal tersebut menimbukan terciptanya suatu pasar elektronik yang kita kenal dengan sebutan marketplace.

 

Melalui metode prototyping perangkat lunak yang digunakan dapat merancang marketplace yang sangat menguntungkan para pelaku usaha, terutama usaha mikro, kecil dan menengah. Dengan marketplace setiap pelaku usaha terbantukan yaitu dapat menampilkan produk yang djual tanpa perlu repot membangun sistem. Marketplace mempermudah pelaku usaha mikro, kecil dan menengah tersebut dalam melakukan operasional. Pasar virtual ini maka para pelaku usaha hanya perlu memberikan informasi selengkap - lengkap nya tentang produk yang mereka jual di marketplace seperti informasi produk, harga, pengiriman dan lain – lainnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah merancang aplikasi marketplace UMKM berbasis android, agar dapat digunakan sebagai wadah untuk melakukan transaksi pemasaran dan pembelian produk yang dihasilkan oleh setiap pelaku UMKM. Marketplace UMKM ini difasilitasi aplikasi menggunakan android studio, dan database.
IMPLEMENTASI SYLLABIFICATION ALGORITHM DAN STRING MATCHING ALGORITHM UNTUK DETEKSI KESALAHAN PEMENGGALAN KATA PADA E-PAPER ARTIKEL BERITA
Authors: Wibowo Jati Sasongko , Utomo Mardi Siswo , Wahyudi Eko Nur
Published: April 2023

Pemisahan suku kata pada dokumen digital sering kali dilakukan apabila saat menuliskan sebuah berita atau informasi sebuah kata harus di penggal menurut suku kata dikarenakan tempat yang tidak mencukupi. Apabila menggunakan tool atau aplikasi editor yang canggih biasanya pengaturan tulisan berkaitan dengan tempat dapat dilakukan secara otomatis tanpa harus memenggal sebuah kata menurut suku katanya. Dengan menggunakan tool yang bukan khusus untuk editor teks biasanya teks yang melebihi area tidak dapat secara otomatis menyesuaikan sehingga penulis berita akan memenggal kata untuk menyesuaikan tempat. Pemisahan suku kata yang dilakukan tidak sesuai dengan kaidah pemisahan suku kata dalam bahasa Indonesia, hanya berdasarkan masalah tempat yang penting kata tersebut masuk dalam area, sehingga terjadi pemisahan suku kata yang kurang pas di baca. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan dokumen digital yang diambil dari sebuah website berita tribunnews. Dokumen digital dalam bentuk format image kemudian dirubah ke dalam format teks, selanjutnya diproses dimasukkan ke dalam basis data. Data yang sudah masuk dalam basis data di olah menggunakan metode Syllabification dan String Matching. Proses yang dihasilkan dapat mengetahui pemisahan yang sesuai dengan kaidah pemisahan bahasa Indonesia. Jumlah kata yang mempunyai tanda hubung diperoleh dari data artikel sejumlah 2084, jumlah kata yang tanda hubungnya sudah sesuai silabifikasi sejumlah 1650, sedangkan jumlah kata yang tanda hubungnya belum sesuai silabifikasi sejumlah 434. Sehingga kesalahan dalam memisahkan suku kata yang belum sesuai silabifikasi sebanyak 20%.
PENERAPAN METODE K-MEANS CLUSTERING UNTUK MENENTUKAN STATUS NEGARA
Authors: Nurdin Alya Aulia , Jamilah Shabrina , Mustaib Robby Igfirly
Published: April 2023

Status dari sebuah negara merupakan hal yang penting untuk diketahui. Hal tersebut dikarenakan status negara dapat menunjang kesuksesan suatu investasi, bisnis, dan juga pemerataan pembangunan oleh pemerintahnya. Status negara yang sering didengar oleh masyarakat, yakni negara maju dan negara berkembang. Dalam studi kasus penentuan status negara ini, penulis mengambil dataset International Monetary Fund (IMF) yang diperoleh dari situs github. Kemudian data mentah dilakukan preproccessing terlebih dahulu berupa impute values dan normalisasi, lalu selanjutnya dilakukan perhitungan klastering dengan metode K-Means. Data akan dibagi menjadi empat klaster dan perhitungan dilakukan dengan dua cara, yakni melalui Microsoft Excel dan Rapid Miner. Berdasarkan perhitungan yang telah dilakukan, 186 negara sudah terbagi menjadi empat klaster yakni, klaster negara agraris, negara industri, negara berkembang, dan negara maju. Penentuan klasterisasi status negara tersebut cukup dikatakan valid karena performance vectornya sebesar 70%.
CORRELATION BETWEEN INDICATORS OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE SIGNS OF MILK PRODUCTIVITY IN HOLSTEIN COWS WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PROTEIN IN MILK
Authors: Мкртчян Г.В. , Бакай Ф.Р.
Published: April 2023

Основными показателями хозяйственной и племенной ценности молочного скота является уровень молочности и содержание жира и белка в молоке, в связи с этим изучены коровы голштинской породы в условиях одного из агропромышленных предприятий Московской области. Проанализированы данные по изменению содержания белка в молоке в течениетрёх лактаций. Рассмотрены показатели хозяйственноценных признаков у голштинских коров в группах с разным уровнем белка в молоке. Установлены коэффициенты корреляции между удоем,содержанием жира и белка в молоке коров с разным уровнем белка. Эффективность селекции животных по комплексу признаков молочной продуктивности (количеству молока и качественным показателям) определяется наследуемостьюулучшаемыхкачеств новым поколением по сравнению с предыдущим. В значительной степени это наследственное улучшение зависит от уровня изменчивости секционируемых признаков вообще и исследуемой популяциив частности. Оценены все коровы стада по жирномолочности и белковомолочности по методу сплошного обследования.Выявлены лучшие животные, как генетический резерв стада на перспективу для улучшения по белковомолочности.

The main indicators of the economic and breeding value of dairy cattle are the level of milking capacity and the content of fat and protein in milk, in this regard, cows of the Holstein breed were studied in the conditions of one of the agro-industrial enterprises of the Moscow region. Data on the change in the protein content in milk during three lactations were analyzed. The indicators of agronomic characters in Holstein cows in groups with different levels of protein in milk are considered. Correlation coefficients were established between milk yield, fat and protein content in milk in cows with different levels of protein. The efficiency of animal breeding according to the complex of characteristics of milk productivity (the amount of milk and quality indicators) is determined by the heritability of the improved qualities by a new generation compared to the previous one. To a large extent, this hereditary improvement depends on the level of variability of the sectionalized features in general and the population under study in particular. All cows of the herd were evaluated for butterfat percentage and protein milk content according to the method of continuous examination. The best animals were identified as a genetic reserve of the herd for the future to improve protein milk content.
CONTABILIDADE GERENCIAL: Análise das práticas e benefícios para empresas hoteleiras da Serra do Tepequém
Authors: MELO JOÃO VICTOR MATOS DE , FILHO FRANCISCO CARLOS DA COSTA , ARAÚJO RAFAELA DE ALMEIDA , PAIVA LUIS EDUARDO BRANDÃO
Published: April 2023

A pesquisa tem como objetivo investigar as práticas de contabilidade gerencial em pequenos negócios de hotelaria da Serra do Tepequém. Para tanto, realizou-se pesquisa com abordagem quantitativa descritiva, utilizando como procedimentos a pesquisa de levantamento. Extrai-se dos dados que os respondentes concordam em média à respeito do impacto financeiro causado em seus empreendimentos em razão da pandemia da Covid-19, ao passo que estes são indiferentes quando questionados sobre ferramentas utilizadas e até mesmo sobre a participação de um profissional da área contábil. Por fim, no que se refere aos benefícios que a contabilidade gerencial pode fornecer aos empreendimentos pesquisados, houve concordância por parte dos respondentes. Com isso, a presente pesquisa revela que a contabilidade gerencial no setor hoteleiro da região ainda é pouco explorada, apesar de haver concordância de que esta resulta em benefícios para os empreendimentos.
Memórias da oralidade da minha avó: 'Antonino e o pavão do Mestre', cantoria e literatura de cordel
Authors: Melo da Silva Jefferson
Published: April 2023

Trata-se de uma investigação impulsionada a partir de um fragmento da memória de uma mulher negra, analfabeta e, por muitos anos, trabalhadora braçal na árdua tarefa do corte e plantio de cana-de-açúcar no interior do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, minha avó. Cantada em momentos de conversa ou como instrumento de ninar, a trajetória de Antonino e o pavão do mestre ocupou um lugar tanto na sua memória, quanto na dos que a ouviam relatar a tão trágica história de morte e vingança entre uma criança e seu mestre. Para tanto, este estudo se fez possível a partir do embasamento metodológico da história oral (POLLAK, 1992) e da análise documental (ARÓSTEGUI, 2006) da literatura de cordel, partindo de um lugar de memória (BOSI, 1979) afetiva, perpetuado pelo tempo e permitindo a aproximação com a escrita popular, algo que proporciona ao pesquisador o anseio pela descoberta de sua origem, trazendo à tona aspectos da identidade social construídos por meio das vivências históricas, difundidas na atualidade pela historiografia.
Sertão das arábias
Authors: Oliveira Barbosa Dayse
Published: April 2023

Resenha do livro Sertão das Arábias, escrito e ilustrado por Fábio Sombra. São Paulo: Escarlate, 2016.
De Maria a Isabel, do silêncio ao grito: chega de machismo no cenário e nos versos do cordel
Authors: Souza Silva Daniela , Almeida Santos Alvanita
Published: April 2023

Este artigo versa sobre a importância da luta das cordelistas pelo fim dos discursos e posturas machistas no cenário da literatura de cordel brasileira. Pretende-se situar sexo e gênero de forma a entender como todo corpo feminino é atravessado por essa construção social que define o que é ser e o que pode ou não uma mulher. Norteiam esta abordagem as propostas de outras práticas metodológicas para o estudo das poéticas orais/da voz (MATOS, 2018) e as reflexões que problematizam as relações de gênero, reformulando as concepções do feminismo ocidental branco (OYEWÙMÍ, 2021).  Forjada pela tradição oral, feita para ser cantada nas praças, nas feiras, a literatura de cordel brasileira era um campo majoritariamente masculino, fruto de um tempo em que a mulher não tinha direitos básicos como estudar e votar. Um corpo feminino produzindo e erguendo a voz pelas praças e feiras do país era algo inconcebível, talvez esse seja um dos motivos para o distanciamento das mulheres do cenário da literatura de cordel por muitos anos. Contudo, essa realidade vem mudando e muitas vozes femininas têm se erguido para dominar esse campo da literatura e gritar pelo fim do machismo nos versos e no cenário do cordel brasileiro.
Inácio da Catingueira e Luiz Gama: duas vozes poéticas negras pela liberdade
Authors: Alves de Lima Gustavo Henrique
Published: April 2023

Neste artigo trataremos de dois poetas negros cujas composições nos chegaram por meio da poesia, mas por diferentes suportes: Inácio da Catingueira, poeta e cantador escravo do final do século XIX, teve suas pelejas reproduzidas pelos poetas de cordel; Luiz Gama, poeta abolicionista, através de suas Trovas Burlescas. Ambos se manifestaram, em primeira pessoa, pela liberdade e pelo direito à voz: Inácio, nos terreiros e alpendres da casa grande; Gama, nos jornais, militando pela Abolição e por sentenças mais justas para os cativos levados ao tribunal.
Reflexos da literatura picaresca na literatura de cordel: análise de 'Presepadas de Pedro Malazarte' e 'Proezas de João Grilo'
Authors: Cruz Neto João Elias
Published: April 2023

Entre os séculos XVI e XVII, na Espanha, surgiu uma nova forma narrativa que passou a trazer relatos de protagonistas marginalizados na luta pela sobrevivência e, posteriormente, foi denominada como romance picaresco. Um dos livros considerados o gérmen da literatura picaresca é Lazarillo de Tormes, de autoria desconhecida, lançado provavelmente entre 1552 e 1553. A partir do século XVII, vários livros surgiram em diversos países ao redor do mundo influenciados por essa nova forma narrativa. Neste artigo, vamos analisar os cordéis brasileiros Presepadas de Pedro Malazarte e Proezas de João Grilo, lançados no século XX, sob a perspectiva da literatura picaresca. Para isso, iremos relacionar teóricos que refletiram sobre o assunto, como Mario González, Francisco Topa e Antonio Candido, além de destacar a influência da literatura picaresca em alguns romances brasileiros e examinar detalhadamente os cordéis citados.
As heroínas amefricanas: os cordéis de Jarid Arraes sob análise decolonial
Authors: Movio Santana Jiliane
Published: April 2023

Os cordéis da coleção Heroínas Negras Brasileiras, de Jarid Arraes, são posicionados neste artigo enquanto produções literárias decoloniais ao apresentarem as histórias das amefricanas, mulheres negras cujas trajetórias foram significativas para a história do Brasil. Os folhetos são acionados pela escritora enquanto ferramentas políticas, com abordagens relevantes aos feminismos negro e decolonial, bem como a manutenção de elementos importantes para a literatura de cordel, a “estética da tradição” (ARRAES, 2019). Os cordéis da coleção são analisados a partir de repertórios não hegemônicos propostos por intelectuais relacionadas ao feminismo decolonial, como a categoria metodológica da Amefricanidade, de Lélia Gonzalez (1988), o conceito de locus fraturado de María Lugones (2014), assim como as movimentações dialéticas entre opressão e ativismo, de Patricia Hill Collins (2019). A localização das amefricanas em suas potencialidades, enquanto heroínas produtoras de saberes de resistência, nos permite versar também sobre as posições de heróis e anti-heróis no campo da literatura de cordel, compreendendo a reorganização operada pela cordelista.