bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LAND USE/LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE USING PLANETSCOPE DATA
Authors: Bueno I. T. , Antunes J. F. G. , Toro A. P. S. G. D. D. , Werner J. P. S. , Coutinho A. C. , Figueiredo G. K. D. A. , Lamparelli R. A. C. , Esquerdo J. C. D. M. , Magalhães P. S. G.
Published: April 2023

Abstract. Land use and land cover (LULC) classification has long been an essential topic in Earth Observation research and plays a key role in the sustainable development of agriculture. This study evaluated the accuracy of LULC classification based on an initial clustering step in a heterogeneous agricultural landscape using PlanetScope imagery while checking for variability among their Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) temporal signatures. We adopt an object-based image analysis to generate image-objects and then extract statistical information of PlanetScope spectral bands and vegetation indices as input information for classification. The exploratory analysis focused on the double crop class and calculated the distance between NDVI temporal signatures of paired land parcels. We applied an unsupervised clustering technique along with Random Forest algorithm based on multiple tests to classify and analyse gains and losses in accuracies produced by these approaches. Our results showed that the initial clustering method outperformed the non-clustered classification of LULC in overall accuracy measures. The exploratory analysis demonstrated that double crops might present high intra-class variability and diverse crop calendars for neighbour land parcels. The accuracies achieved represent promising opportunities for the sufficiently accurate classification of such areas, and the knowledge of the intra-class variability allows the analyst to infer the temporal dynamics of crop fields. We reinforce that further work could assess other types of classifiers, especially in areas with a large number of crop types and distinct management practices.
Improving statistical projections of ocean dynamic sea-level change using pattern recognition techniques
Authors: Malagón-Santos Víctor , Slangen Aimée B. A. , Hermans Tim H. J. , Dangendorf Sönke , Marcos Marta , Maher Nicola
Published: April 2023

Abstract. Regional emulation tools based on statistical relationships, such as pattern scaling, provide a computationally inexpensive way of projecting ocean
dynamic sea-level change for a broad range of climate change scenarios. Such approaches usually require a careful selection of one or more predictor
variables of climate change so that the statistical model is properly optimized. Even when appropriate predictors have been selected, spatiotemporal
oscillations driven by internal climate variability can be a large source of statistical model error. Using pattern recognition techniques that
exploit spatial covariance information can effectively reduce internal variability in simulations of ocean dynamic sea level, significantly reducing
random errors in regional emulation tools. Here, we test two pattern recognition methods based on empirical orthogonal functions (EOFs), namely
signal-to-noise maximizing EOF pattern filtering and low-frequency component analysis, for their ability to reduce errors in pattern scaling of
ocean dynamic sea-level change. We use the Max Planck Institute Grand Ensemble (MPI-GE) as a test bed for both methods, as it is a type of
initial-condition large ensemble designed for an optimal characterization of the externally forced response. We show that the two methods tested
here more efficiently reduce errors than conventional approaches such as a simple ensemble average. For instance, filtering only two realizations by
characterizing their common response to external forcing reduces the random error by almost 60 %, a reduction that is only achieved by averaging
at least 12 realizations. We further investigate the applicability of both methods to single-realization modeling experiments, including four CMIP5
simulations for comparison with previous regional emulation analyses. Pattern filtering leads to a varying degree of error reduction depending on
the model and scenario, ranging from more than 20 % to about 70 % reduction in global-mean root mean squared error compared with unfiltered
simulations. Our results highlight the relevance of pattern recognition methods as a tool to reduce errors in regional emulation tools of ocean
dynamic sea-level change, especially when one or only a few realizations are available. Removing internal variability prior to tuning regional
emulation tools can optimize the performance of the statistical model, leading to substantial differences in emulated dynamic sea level compared to
unfiltered simulations.
Effects of antibiotics on Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation associated with Peri-implantitis
Authors: Al-Karawi Aseel , Hameed Abdulhameed , Da’aj Sally , Abed Zeyad
Published: April 2023

One hundred and twenty specimens were collected from patients with Peri-implantitis in the period from August 2022 until September 2022 from Baquba specialized dental center, in the province of Diyala. The goal of this work was to estimate the frequency of Staphylococcus aureus and their ability to produce biofilms associated with Peri-implantitis. Also, we aimed to assess the anti-biofilm property of Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid on Staphylococcus aureus. The result showed growth of Staphylococcus aureus in twenty isolates (16.6%), and 95% of the Staphylococcus aureus isolates had the ability to produce biofilms. The results indicate that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Ciprofloxacin for Staphylococcus aureus was 32 to 512 μg/ml with the sub-MIC 16 to 256 μg/ml. The MIC for Amoxicillin/clavulanic was 8 to 512 μg/ml, and the sub-MIC 4 to 256) μg/ml. Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid had the ability to decrease biofilm formation and Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was more effective than Ciprofloxacin.
Transforming logistics systems towards sustainability and circular economy
Authors:   , Badathuruge Chamari Pamoshika Jayarathna
Published: April 2023

This thesis explores the pathway towards sustainability and circular economy in logistics systems. The research identifies widely used sustainability indicators, how logistics sector incorporates sustainability practices toward circular economy, explores the relationship between green logistics practices and sustainability performance, and proposes a model to assess green logistics practices towards a circular economy. The findings contribute to the logistics industry to develop a standard for reporting sustainability, enabling performance comparison, and supporting strategy implementation towards a circular economy. Regulatory bodies can use the findings to formulate policies on sustainability and circular economy at the micro, meso, and macro levels.
Aspects of musical life in Bessarabian culture seen by foreigners. Documentary accounts from the XIX century
Authors: Ghilaş Victor
Published: April 2023

Th e subject addressed exposes some considerations regarding the musical culture of Bessarabia in the XIX century recorded in literary documents, which come from outside the country. Th e analytical selection is based on the information reported by foreign observers – military, ambassadors, historians, biographers, memorialists, etc. In the extracts from the studied sources, we highlight the fl uency of musical manifestations in the time period we are dealing with, the dominants and the bearers, some of their facets, which, as we move towards the next century, will change in form and content, foreshadowing an evolutionary path, which will create premises for the affi rmation of professionalism in Bessarabian musical art. We also discuss the intensifi cation of the artistic dialogue with the European cultural space, its benefi cial confl uences and infl uences. It is true that those, who visited Bessarabia on diff erent occasions, recorded data about the presence and variety of music in the administrative center of the province in their descriptions. However, these notes are not enough to reproduce the complexity of musical life in the entire space to the left of the Prut. Th e interpretive approach combines new elements, bringing to attention the valuable and historical dimension of the national music and, at the same time, makes some additions to the artistic past in our country with the intention of putting little or not at all known to the reader documents into the scientifi c circuit.
Intercultural dialogue in today’s documentary fi lm
Authors: Bohanţov Alexandru
Published: April 2023

It is well known that in traditional human societies, intercultural communication is mainly achieved through natural language. In the contemporary era, however, the written/oral discourse has been continuously integrated into increasingly complex semiotic systems by means of sophisticated information technologies. Th is phenomenon amplifi ed the intercultural dialogue and, thus, a regeneration of the exchange of symbolic goods at the planetary level was attested. In general, throughout history, mass media, starting with print media, radio communication, cinema, television and up to the Internet have stimulated public debate in human communities, and the production and reception of media messages has acquired an overwhelming role. Th is article is focused on the “cinema of reality”, trying to shed light on the presence of intercultural communication in today’s documentary fi lm. We will refer to the documentary dialogue Life in a Day from 2011 and 2020, respectively; the fi lm Marica (2011) directed by Mircea Surdu; At home in Marienfeld (2014) by Eugeniu Popovici, Lucia Tăut and Irina Crăciun (screenplay and direction).
Th e value dimension of schooling through the pianoforte musical instrument in interwar Basarabia
Authors: Grecu Vasile
Published: April 2023

At the beginning of the 19th century, new educational institutions with a musicalartistic profi le were opened, which signifi cantly increased the interest for studying the piano. At the same time, the musical life in Bessarabia is intensifying due to the artistic activity of some professional musicians with studies at conservatories in Russia and Western Europe, creating standards of music education and interpretive mastery, with a signifi cant impact on the professional training of pianists. Th e artistic activity for musical thinking involves performance communication, and the practical study of a musical instrument in its high creative manifestation is intellectually developmental and forms creative artistic consciousness in the student. Th e orientation towards the professional development of musical thinking in pianist students and their intellectual activation requires musical education in a specifi c way of teaching, such as, the penetration into the content of music through analytical interpretation, the provision of rational, priority instruction, in relation to the intuitive one.
RP-HPLC hyphenated with ESI -Q-TOF –MS for the detection of potential degradants in dolutegravir
Authors: Mathew Jane , Mathew V Neethu
Published: April 2023

Dolutegravir is an antiviral agent, a second-generation HIV integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI). A precise liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method has been developed and validated for the detection of potential degradants in Dolutegravir. The goal of this study was to detect major and minor potential degradants that can develop during the various stages of the drug molecule, start from acquiring of raw material for the synthesis, manufacturing, formulation and storage of the final product. With this objective in mind preparative scale HPLC was used to detect possible oxidative degradants in Dolutegravir. The oxidative degradation sample was isolated using Prominence preparative high performance liquid chromatograph equipped with a reverse phase C18 Inertsil ODS (300mm×19mm ×7µ) column. Mobile phase was 0.1% trifluoro acetic acid in water (A) and acetonitrile (B) (50:50). Ethyl acetate was used for the extraction of aqueous layer and the same was distilled and the collected fractions were evaporated to dryness for LCMS studies. To detect the degradation products mass spectra of the drug was established by direct infusion of degradant into mass spectrometry systems. The LC-MS spectrum of Dolutegravir was recorded by Shimadzu LCMS spectrometer in the electron spray ionization mode. The outcome was intense protonated molecular ion peak at m/z 304.27 and 249.06 in the positive ionization mode, scan range 120–560 amu and the other possible degradant structures with m/z 320.32, m/z 207.18, m/z 185.17, m/z 385.41, m/z 155.14. The information obtained from degradation behaviour of dolutegravir by stress degradation studies, under peroxide oxidation and the degradation products formed were identified by HPLC, LCMS analytical techniques are useful information regarding manufacturing, formulation and storage of the drug.
Molecular docking, Synthesis, Computational Studies and In-vitro evaluation of 7-Substituted-2-Pyrimidinyl Chromen-4-one derivatives
Authors: Naseer Arif , Ratra Shami , Kumar Umesh , Singh Thakur Gurjeet
Published: April 2023

Design and synthesis of 7-substituted-2-pyrimidinyl chromen-4-one derivatives as selective Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors (1) Method: The compounds were designed using molecular hybridization technique, docking studies was performed using Autodock Vina, compounds having higher affinity than celecoxib were selected and synthesized followed by spectral characterization. The synthesized derivatives (1a, 1b, 2-9) were subjected to ADMET and PASS prediction studies. In vitro antioxidant potential was assayed by DPPH method and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by protein denaturation method. (2)Result: Compounds under study have been found to exhibit good to moderate anti-inflammatory activity. Among these, compounds 1a, 1b and 4 exhibited maximum anti-inflammatory activity which is comparable to the activity of Diclofenac sodium. Compound 1a and 4 are found to be the most potent antioxidant with a remarkable IC50 value of 6.99 and 7.25 respectively, which is a little less than the standard drug, ascorbic acid, (IC50=6.94). In addition, a comparative examination of calculated Lipinski’s parameters reveals that all the compounds have the tendency to be orally bioavailable. PASS studies also show that certain compounds also have higher probability of anti-neoplastic activity. (3) Conclusion: Based on the outcomes, compounds 1a, 1b, 3, 4 and 8 can act as novel leads for the development of COX-2 inhibitors showing potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity which can have lesser GI side effects and can be used in chronic disorders.
Economía circular y su situación en México
Authors: Córdova Preciado Mónica L. , Salgado Beltrán Lizbeth , Bravo Díaz Brenda
Published: April 2023

Derivado del daño ambiental como consecuencia del uso excesivo de materias primas y alta demanda de los consumidores, es necesario buscar alternativas que ayuden a implementar un modelo de economía circular, la cual implica el aprovechamiento de los recursos y por ende, la reducción de desperdicios y así evolucionar del modelo lineal. Sin embargo, es vital comprender el significado de este concepto y así buscar estrategias que permitan aplicarlo. En este contexto, el objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una revisión de literatura sobre el concepto de economía circular y su situación en México. Como resultado, México se encuentra iniciando en temas de sustentabilidad y economía circular, es por esto que, es necesario elaborar un plan de acción donde organizaciones, gobierno y sociedad estén comprometidos en la transformación.
РОЗРОБКА ОСВІТНЬОЇ ПРОГРАМИ ДРУГОГО (МАГІСТЕРСЬКОГО) РІВНЯ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ГАЛУЗІ ЗНАНЬ 22 ОХОРОНА ЗДОРОВ’Я СПЕЦІАЛЬНОСТІ 226 ФАРМАЦІЯ, ПРОМИСЛОВА ФАРМАЦІЯ СПЕЦІАЛІЗАЦІЇ 226.01 ФАРМАЦІЯ НА ОСНОВІ НОВОГО СТАНДАРТУ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Шаповалов Валентин , Шаповалова Вікторія , Осинцева Аліна , Негрецький Сергій , Деркач Анатолій , Січкаренко Олександр
Published: April 2023

Заклади вищої освіти для навчання магістрів другого рівня вищої освіти галузі знань 22 Oхорона здоров’я спеціальності 226 Фармація, промислова фармація, Cпеціалізацїї 226.01 Фармація з 2023/2024 навчального року повинні керуватись новим Cтандартом вищої освіти. Визначено, що Стандарт приводить відмінності для спеціалізацій у сфері фармації. Містить відомості про відповідність визначених Стандартом компетентностей дескрипторам Національної рамки квалфіацій і відповідність визначених Стандартом результатів навчання та компетентностей. Приведено приклад розробленої авторами статті проєкту освітньої програми другого (магістерського) рівня.
An Integrative Qualitative Framework: Improving Research Through Strategic Mapping
Authors: C. Coker David
Published: April 2023

Outside of education, many academic disciplines developed and promulgated checklists to evaluate the quality of qualitative studies. This article used an embedded mixed methods approach in three stages: development of a conceptual framework reviewing 62 guidelines; a content analysis of key areas of the guidelines; and review of dissertations to see how practices compare to model guidelines. Using 15 educational administration dissertations in the United States, a thematic analysis examined components of the three frameworks: planning the study, in the field, and reporting results. Many researchers failed to adequately describe methods in all phases, with lack of intensity in fieldwork being a ubiquitous problem. Developing validity and reliability should move from a post hoc procedure to a central component in all stages of design. The implications of the frameworks move beyond a rigid checklist and provide direction to develop strategic mapping for designing research in an iterative fashion to optimize representativeness of findings.
Medical Implications of Marijuana and Cannabis-Derived Products
Authors: Talebzadeh Arjavon
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to better understand the medical implications of marijuana and the biochemical basis of its effects on psychiatric health. Δ9-tetradydrocannabinol (THC) is a cannabinoid in marijuana with structure similar to neurotransmitter anandamide, allowing THC to bind to cannabinoid receptors on regions of the nervous system associated with memory formation, coordination, and attention focus. THC and CBD in marijuana are observed to have implications for treatment in cancer patients for moderate pain relief, narcoleptic seizures, and possibly inhibition of cancer cell activity. Regulation of marijuana should be considered due to its great potential for misuse. This study will review will reflect upon the biochemical properties of marijuana and other products derived from Cannabis and methods of marijuana ingestion for both recreational and medical purposes. It will further elaborate upon the implications of Cannabis in medical use, side effects, social risks and the holistic overview of the basic properties of Cannabis and other implications.
Efficacy and Safety of Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Patients with Pulmonary Nodules-A Multicenter Open Label Randomized Controlled Study: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Liu Lixing , Li Peijin , Zhang Qinglin , Zhou Rui , Feng Li
Published: April 2023

As the popularity of early screening of tumors, more and more people have detected pulmonary nodules, of which about 3.48% was lung cancer. However, false positive rates accounted for 1.4-23.3% according to trials reported. Therefore, pulmonary nodules may be over treated. In the clinical practice, we found that traditional Chinese medicine treatment makes some patients’ lung nodules shrink or even disappear but this effect needs to be approved. Therefore, we design this global network randomized controlled study (RCT) study to explore the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of pulmonary nodules. This study is a multicenter, open, prospective, randomized, controlled study. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to traditional Chinese medicine or routine treatment observation group. About 166 patients with pulmonary nodules will be registered within 12 months and followed up for at least 2 years. The important feature of this clinical trial is to provide services to patients with pulmonary nodules worldwide by combining online and offline diagnosis and treatment, excluding interference factors such as region, climate, environment, eating habits etc. At the same time, it also will save costs and improves patient compliance. This trial design will also conduct subgroup analysis on the population of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of pulmonary nodules and establish a mathematical model to analyze the dominant population of traditional Chinese medicine in pulmonary nodules and the predictive factors of curative effect.
Corpo e processos formativos no modelo de aprendizagem à distância
Authors: Tavares Gilead , Galvão Silva Bárbara , Cordeiro Juliana Amaral Dias
Published: April 2023

O artigo pretende discutir processos formativos por meio da análise do corpo-movimento de estudantes de Psicologia em atividades de pesquisa e extensão universitárias. Compreende-se o conhecer como processo que ocorre nas experiências corporais e que constituem sujeitos e mundos contingentes e provisórios, dado seu caráter temporal e conectivo. As limitações impostas pela pandemia da COVID-19 compuseram uma dupla problemática: como manter uma formação em Psicologia de qualidade utilizando-se do ensino à distância e como investigar a aprendizagem pelo/com o corpo na pesquisa e na extensão universitária encontrando-se “virtualmente” com seus participantes. Debruçando-se sobre a realização do Projeto Recorpar (Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES), a análise da segunda problemática indica elementos producentes para a discussão da primeira. Trata-se de um projeto que objetiva consolidar competências e habilidades de estudantes de Psicologia, compartilhando ideias produzidas em grupo de pesquisa, ao realizarem atendimentos clínicos de estudantes usuários da Política de Assistência Estudantil da UFES. A investigação dos atendimentos virtuais nos indica que, ainda que a distância geográfica possa trazer dificuldades diversas ao encontro, é possível desenvolver uma dinâmica para a ampliação da expressividade. Voltando-nos para nossos corpos e escutando o corpo do outro, sentimos a sintonia afetiva que permitia a manutenção numa atitude intencional de presença, a partir da qual se faz uma formação de qualidade.
Un’osteomielite cronica attraverso il Mediterraneo
Authors: Mazzieri Tamara , Pulvirenti Rita Maria , Casadei Roberto , Cangiano Marianna , Valletta Enrico
Published: April 2023

The paper describes the case of a girl whose hospital admission for a domestic accident led to the diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis as the likely outcome of an acute infection contracted and treated in her country of origin. After an initial wait-and-see phase, the flare-up of the infectious process led to the indication for a demolishing surgery that definitively resolved the clinical picture. The main diagnostic and therapeutic elements of a pathology that is uncommon in Italy are reviewed.
Gestione del contatto con animali nei bambini oncoematologici
Authors: Fiumana Giulia , Botta Debora , Dalla Porta Maria Francesca , Macchi Simone , Soncini Elena , Santaniello Antonio , Paciello Orlando , Cellini Monica , Cesaro Simone
Published: April 2023

Contact with animals in oncohaematological children is associated with many benefits, but the risk of contracting zoonosis, even if low, must be taken into consideration. To evaluate awareness on this topic a survey between the Italian paediatric oncohaematology centres was conducted, resulting in heterogeneous responses. The working group of infections and support therapies, the working group of the Italian Association of Paediatric Oncohaematology and the veterinarians of the Italian Veterinary National Federation have drawn up a consent document to unify the indications to be provided to families, with the aim of guaranteeing a safe interaction between patients and animals and improving the collaboration of clinicians with veterinarians and families.
Una polmonite a risoluzione troppo lenta
Authors: Pecile Paolo
Published: April 2023

The case of a 5-month-old infant initially misdiagnosed as slow-resolving pneumonia is described. The diagnosis of tubercular pneumonia was finally made.
Framework for implanting EITA in SMEs: Leadership, communication, project management, and change management.
Authors: Reascos Irving , Carvalho João Alvaro
Published: April 2023

One of the main problems in implanting enterprise applications in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is the lack of methodological support to guide SMEs and IT consultants in this process. Besides, there is little information about leading the implantation project, change management, leadership, and communication in an integrated way. This article's objective is to provide methodological guides that allow the implantation teams to carry out this management appropriately. This work is based on a field study and interviews with key informants who know about implanting Enterprise IT Applications (EITA) in SMEs. This research results in a descriptive framework that allows the joint management of these four transversal areas (leadership, communication, project management, and change management) and the two focus areas (processes and people).
Rezension von: Schickard, Wilhelm, Briefwechsel
Authors: Setzler Wilfried , Schickard Wilhelm
Published: April 2023

Friedrich Seck (Hrsg.): Wilhelm Schickard. Briefwechsel. Band I:1616-1632 und Band II: 1633-1635. Fromann-holzboog Stuttgart 2002. Zusammen XX, 1397 Seiten. Leinen € 276,-. ISBN 3-7728-2162-6
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students’ perspectives about nursing as career choice and nursing profession’s image
Authors: Rosita Annie , Hmaimat Nathira Al , Parthasarathy Kavitha , Devadas Briliya , Dawson Charles R
Published: April 2023

Healthcare Industry has taken a center-stage in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Which affected many countries globally to rethink and strengthen its healthcare infrastructure. The student nurses experienced various emotions during the pandemic period which may impact their attitude towards choosing nursing as their career choice. For that, this study aimed to determine the nursing students’ attitude towards the chosen nursing profession and its image during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, to investigate the impact factors that may affect the students’ attitude on choosing nursing as their career choice in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A descriptive quantitative, cross-sectional design was used.  A quantitative survey instrument was developed, piloted, factor analyzed, checked for reliability, validity and implemented. The survey was conducted in a nursing institution in the UAE and received 372 responses. In general, there seems to be a positive attitude towards choosing the nursing profession as a career choice and the nursing profession image. In conclusion, this study showed that the pandemic has not affected the nursing students negatively on the attitude towards their career-choice. The students’ families and the government of UAE have been very supportive during the pandemic.
Dynamic condylar screw functional outcome in the treatment of unstable proximal femoral fractures in adult patients
Authors: Ur Rehman Shams , Hussain Miqdad , Ahmed Nisar , Saeed Fazl Ur Rahman , Murad Imran Ahmed , Hassan Raza
Published: April 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the functional outcome of dynamic condylar screw (DCS) fixation in the treatment of unstable proximal femoral fractures in adults. Study Place and Duration: This descriptive study was done from March 2021 to November 2022 at MTI Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Methods: A descriptive study, employing dynamic condylar screws to treat proximal femur fractures in all adult patients who met the inclusion criteria, was utilized in this in-depth examination (DCS). The Harris Hip Score was used to determine post-surgery mobility. Results: The average age of patients was 63 having standard deviation of 14. Fracture union took 14.3 +/- 3.8 weeks on the average. At 24 months, the typical HHS was 85.2 +/-12.3, and 78.1% of patients reported adequate or outstanding functional performance. Nonunion, malunion, or hardware failure occurred in 13.3% of patients. Complications were unaffected by age, gender, or fracture type. Conclusion: Dynamic condylar screw therapy has demonstrated promising functional and radiological benefits with few adverse effects in people with unstable proximal femoral fractures. DCS fixation, an efficient treatment for such fractures, is one of the best treatment for such fractures.
A influência do plano de parto na satisfação da mulher com o seu trabalho de parto e parto: uma scoping review
Authors: Garrett Ana Rita , Ferreira dos Santos Maria Anabela
Published: April 2023

Introdução: O plano de parto é um documento escrito elaborado pela grávida e/ou casal que expressa as suas preferências relativas ao parto. A investigação tem demonstrado que promove a educação, o empoderamento feminino e a participação ativa e efetiva das mulheres nos seus partos, contribuindo para uma experiência de parto positiva e satisfatória. Embora seja amplamente reconhecido, a implementação do plano de parto continua a ser controversa, verificando-se incoerências na literatura e resistência pelas instituições de saúde.
Objetivo: Mapear a evidência disponível acerca da influência do plano de parto na satisfação da mulher com o seu trabalho de parto e parto.
Método: Esta scoping review foi desenvolvida segundo a metodologia do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). A pesquisa foi realizada em maio de 2021 e atualizada em julho de 2021, recorrendo às bases de dados CINALH e MEDLINE e a literatura cinzenta.
Resultados: Foram incluídos oito artigos relevantes que cumpriram os critérios de inclusão. A maioria (n=5) concluíram que a utilização do plano de parto influência positivamente a satisfação da mulher com o seu trabalho de parto e parto.
Conclusão: Dadas as evidências que suportam o plano de parto como uma estratégia promotora de uma experiência de parto mais positiva e satisfatória, torna-se indispensável a sua promoção pelo EEESMO. Produzir mais conhecimentos sobre o plano de parto pode contribuir para a implementação de modelos de assistência que privilegiem experiências de parto positivas e humanizadas.
Palavras-chave: Plano de parto; Satisfação; Mulheres; Trabalho de parto; Parto
A influência das expetativas da mulher/casal na vivência do trabalho de parto: uma Scoping Review
Authors: Vaz Raquel , Dias Hélia , Palma Sara
Published: April 2023

Resumo: As expetativas desenvolvidas, pelas mulheres, face ao trabalho de parto e parto, baseiam-se nas experiências anteriores, aspetos culturais, religiosos, informações colhidas por pares, família e meios de comunicação social. Muito centradas no medo da dor, na morte e nas malformações fetais, traduzindo-se em sentimentos de ansiedade e medo. Objetivo: Desocultar a evidencia disponível sobre a forma como as espetativas da mulher/casal podem influenciar a vivência do trabalho de parto. Método: Scoping Review segundo as orientações do Joanna Briggs Institute®. Pesquisa efetuada na plataforma ESCOhost, nas bases de dados MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL Complete, Cochrane Controlled Trials e na plataforma PubMED, em agosto de 2022. Resultados: Incluídos três artigos, publicados entre 2018 e 2020. As mulheres/casal valorizam a informação, o seu envolvimento na tomada de decisão, a segurança nos cuidados, cuidados prestados por profissionais qualificados, a satisfação das suas necessidades fisiolóficas e a presença de um acompanhante no momento do parto. Conclusão: As parturientes que apresentam maior grau de satisfação com o trabalho de parto, são as que viram as suas expetativas serem respeitadas. É fulcral que as grávidas disponham de informação fidedigna, para que façam escolhas corretas, sendo os cuidados de enfermagem de qualidade um meio de o alcançar.
Mobilidade como um Serviço: Indicações de Estratégias Interventivas no Hábito de Usar Automóvel Baseadas na Revisão da Literatura
Authors: Feitosa Zuleide Oliveira , Taco Pastor Willy Gonzales , Mota Diego Rosa , Neto Ingrid Luiza
Published: April 2023

A mobilidade integrada poderia ser prejudicada pelo hábito de usar o automóvel? Essa é uma questão central para a mobilidade que precisa ser discutida. Nessa perspectiva, objetivou-se, por meio da revisão da literatura, identificar as estratégias que favoreçam a implementação da mobilidade sustentável, a fim de apontar uma agenda de pesquisa baseada na literatura. Assim, iniciou-se com a conceituação acerca da Mobilidade como um Serviço (MaaS). Aborda-se a viabilidade da mobilidade alternativa, considerando-se o hábito de usar o automóvel, visto que a literatura aponta essa variável como uma barreira para a promoção da Mobilidade complementar. Segue-se com a discussão sobre os comportamentos habituais de se usar o automóvel e como eles podem ser modificados. Como um resultado, sugerem-se várias estratégias para a promoção da quebra do hábito de usar automóvel de modo que se favoreça a mobilidade complementar. Por último, a partir das diretrizes indicadas para promoção da Mobilidade como Serviço, sugere-se uma agenda de pesquisa futura para dar suporte à área de conhecimento.
Interpelações Fenomenológicas Para A Pesquisa Da Identidade Na Perspectiva Da Psicologia Social Crítica
Authors: Souza Filho José Alves de , Lima Aluísio Ferreira de
Published: April 2023

O presente ensaio tem por objetivo discutir as contribuições da fenomenologia para os estudos da identidade-metamorfose, sobretudo a partir da incorporação da discussão relacionada ao mundo da vida (Lebenswelt) na pesquisa sobre identidade-metamorfose. Trata-se, portanto, de um empreendimento teórico-epistemológico com vistas a identificar as intersecções entre os construtos identidade-metamorfose e mundo da vida, pertencentes respectivamente aos campos da Psicologia Social Crítica e da Teoria Crítica da sociedade. Metodologicamente, faz-se uma reconstrução das fontes fenomenológicas utilizadas por Jürgen Habermas e sua contribuição para a Psicologia Social Crítica. Isso permite que a discussão avance para a crítica das estratégias sistêmicas de fixações das identidades produzidas na sociedade contemporânea, que continuamente enquadram suas ações e projetos existenciais aos padrões e normas sociais que regulam as oportunidades de socialização. Em suma, são assinalados os caminhos de realização de uma crítica ao mundo da vida como forma de análise dos sentidos emancipatórios ou não das identidades-metamorfose.
Sobre-viver na teia de poderes: do controle sobre a vida ao direito sobre a morte dos corpos femininos
Authors: Maffioleti Cavaler Camila , Beiras Adriano
Published: April 2023

O registro de homicídio de mulheres, seja em seus lares ou no espaço público, têm crescido exponencialmente na sociedade brasileira. Neste ensaio teórico, buscamos através dos estudos Foucaultianos, de gênero e interseccionais problematizar a teia de poderes que fez e faz do corpo das mulheres território de soberania e disciplina dos homens e instituições. Para tal usamos do conceito de poder e suas derivações, formulado por Michel Foucault, para traçar de forma genealógica uma história de controle sobre a vida e a morte das mulheres. Passamos pela caça às bruxas, escravidão, colonização das Américas, crimes de guerra, bem como os feminicídios públicos e privados, explorando as relações de poder que tornaram esses crimes atos legítimos, e por vezes necessários, para a manutenção das hierarquias de gênero que conferem aos homens privilégios sobre as mulheres. As reflexões aqui produzidas nos levaram a concluir que o número crescente de homicídios feminino não são frutos do acaso, mas da convergência de poderes que recaem sobre seus corpos e servem para a manutenção de um projeto de sociedade misógina, que através de dispositivos históricos tornou, e continua tornando, a morte de mulheres inteligível e banalizadas.
O Impacto da Soropositividade no Vínculo mãe-bebê em Gestantes Diagnosticada com HIV
Authors: Rique Luisa Lacerda , Dias Mírian Rique de Souza Brito , Faria Maíra Mendes , Barros Clarissa Maria Lopes Dubeux , Vasconcelos Fernanda Gomes
Published: April 2023

A pesquisa objetivou estudar a construção do vínculo mãe-bebê em gestantes soropositivas, a partir da análise dos impactos do diagnóstico para essas mulheres, identificando os sentimentos envolvidos em relação ao bebê e à maternidade, e buscando compreender a vivência da construção do bebê imaginário em gestantes soropositivas. Foi realizada pesquisa transversal, do tipo qualitativa com referencial teórico psicanalítico. Participaram seis mulheres, com idade entre 19 e 36 anos e tempo de gravidez entre quatro e oito meses. Assim, de acordo com o que emergiu a partir das entrevistas, foram estabelecidas as seguintes categorias de análise para Discussão: Conhecimento do diagnóstico, Sentimentos relacionados à gravidez e Construção do vínculo com o bebê. A partir da fala das participantes e das articulações teóricas feitas à luz da psicanálise, foi possível perceber que o vínculo mãe-bebê não é necessariamente prejudicado pela presença do HIV. O desejo de que os filhos fossem saudáveis e a preocupação com relação ao futuro deles esteve presente no discurso das mulheres como importante realidade construída. Além disso, foi possível conceber a existência de um ser, por meio da imaginação e conversa com os bebês, promovendo a aposta para o lugar do sujeito.
Alteridade, diferença e o laço social contemporâneo.
Authors: Lopes Rosa Guedes
Published: April 2023

O artigo discorre sobre o tema da alteridade em psicanálise definido como um tipo de diferença absoluta, lugar da causa, da exceção, do impossível de ser simbolizado que orienta todo ato de fala. Freud o situou a partir do estado original humano de desamparo; Lacan, através da linguagem. A alteridade é apresentada em três modalidades: imaginária, simbólica e real. Na imaginária, é encontrada no que não adquire imagem na relação especular; na simbólica, na própria Ordem Simbólica, incapaz de tudo nomear; na real, comparece como o que insiste sempre como obstáculo à simbolização. A modernidade produziu um sujeito prisioneiro do sentimento inconsciente de culpa em decorrência do recalque da dívida simbólica com o Outro. A contemporaneidade é fruto de importantes modificações na estrutura discursiva que fazem obstáculo à supremacia do recalque como tratamento da economia libidinal. Isso não produz necessariamente a psicose. Freud situou a neurose como o negativo da perversão.
Responding to inefficiencies on smallholder maize farms: Can sustained adoption of sustainable agricultural practices make a difference?
Authors:   Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lilongwe, Malawi/Department of Law & Economics, Malawi, Richard Mgomezulu Wisdom , Machira Kennedy ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lilongwe, Malawi., Edriss Abdi-Khalil ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lilongwe, Malawi., Pangapanga-Phiri Innocent ,   Department of Environmental Sciences, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lilongwe, Malawi., Chitete Moses ,   Department of Sustainable Agriculture, University of Livingstonia, Mzuzu, Malawi.
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to bring forth empirical evidence of the effect of the sustained adoption of sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) on the technical and profit efficiency of farmers. Previous studies remain inconclusive about whether the adoption of SAPs has any bearing on the efficiency of maize farmers. The current study introduced the concept of sustained adoption and compared levels of efficiency between one-time SAP adopters and sustained adopters. Using a sample of 2 100 households, the study employed the Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier model to analyse both the technical and profit efficiency of maize farmers, and a two-stage tobit model was used to control for endogeneity. The study found that the one-time adoption of SAPs has no effect on the technical efficiency of maize farmers, whilst sustained adoption significantly improves the technical and profit efficiency of maize farmers. The study recommends a shift towards promoting the sustained adoption of SAPs for sustainable benefits for farmers.
The generalised translog cost function to estimate tariffs for potable water: The case of Tunisia
Authors:   Higher School of Digital Economy (ESEN-UMA), University of Manouba, Manouba, Tunisia, and Laboratory of Applied Economics and Finance, University of Carthage, Tunisia, Ben Amor Tawfik
Published: April 2023

The present study aims to estimate the marginal cost of potable water supply and analyse the implications for more efficient, equitable and income-adequate tap water tariffs in Tunisia. Furthermore, this article aims to develop a new pricing model for potable water. Pricing by the Tunisian water utility focuses on setting water prices to cover average costs, often using designs that increase clogging rates. This results in a large volume of potable water being wasted. To facilitate the efficient estimation of pricing models, we attempt to introduce generalised translog (GT) cost specifications for multiple products including Box-Cox transformations. It turns out that the marginal social cost of providing a cubic meter of water must consist of two components: volumetric charges, at €0.048/m3 , and connection water charges, of €0.055/km.
Determinants of bilateral trade flow between Ethiopia and its major trading partners: A gravity model approach
Authors:   School of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia, Mersha Tekalign Firomsa , Mehare Abule ,   Ethiopian Economic Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Published: April 2023

This study seeks to identify the internal and external factors determining Ethiopia’s bilateral exports and total trade flows. It uses panel data covering 21 major trading partners of Ethiopia from 2000 to 2017 and estimates an augmented fixed effects gravity model. The results reveal that domestic and foreign revenues increase Ethiopia’s bilateral exports, whereas the country’s foreign direct investment and the population size of the trading partners decrease bilateral exports. The results further show that both the domestic and foreign income and similarity endowment of Ethiopia increase the country’s total trade. The study provides recommendations for the effective implementation of supply side policies to enhance trade.
Predicting Global Solar Radiation on A Horizontal Surface A Case Study For Zambia
Authors:   University of Zambia, Kapumpu Chisala , Chisale Paul ,   Namibia University of Science & Technology, Kwendakwema Nicholus ,   University of Zambia, Luwaya Edwin ,   University of Zambia
Published: April 2023

Insolation models have been recognized for many years in solar energy systems as important tools to determine radiations for locations lacking insolation data base. Unfortunately, for most geographical areas in Zambia, the insolation data is not available. Correlations between the daily measurements of global solar radiation and the meteorological parameters were presented in tabular form for the selected locations. A common relationship to estimate global solar radiation for the all Zambia is also established. The values of correlation coefficients established varied from 53% to 97% and the errors of estimation were between 0.24 and 0.0.84.
Discussion on the Innovative Application Mode of Cross-border Payment in China
Authors: Yang Yiliu
Published: April 2023

Cross-border payment has built a bridge for trade and financial circulation among countries. Traditional cross-border payment methods have problems of low efficiency, high cost and poor security. Blockchain technology has the characteristics of decentralization, tamperability, security and credibility. The Ripple model built on the basis of blockchain technology can better solve the problems of traditional models. However, there are also some technical, legal and financial risks in cross-border payment under the new model. In order to promote the development of cross-border payment based on blockchain technology, we should strengthen the research on blockchain technology and improve the blockchain industry standards and supervision regulations.
Managerial Competence and Corporate Financialization
Authors: Qiu Weiping
Published: April 2023

Along with the downward pressure of domestic and foreign economies, some real enterprises deviate from their main business to allocate financial assets, and the funds flowing to the real economy sector keep decreasing, which to some extent crowds out the enterprises' investment in their main business and may lead to the financialization of enterprises. This paper incorporates managerial competence under the rationality hypothesis into the analytical framework and examines the impact of managerial competence traits on corporate financialization using Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2020 as the research sample. It is found that managerial competence significantly promotes corporate financialization, mainly in terms of increasing short-term financial asset allocation, which provides some reference and reference for real enterprises to make reasonable investment decisions.
Immunogenic cell death-related classification to predict prognosis and immunotherapeutic response in hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Cao Xinyang , Yu Zhang
Published: April 2023

Immunogenic cell death (ICD) has been classified as a form of regulated cell death (RCD) sufficient to activate adaptive immune responses. There is growing evidence that ICD is capable of reshaping the tumor immune microenvironment through the release of danger signals or DAMPs, which may contribute to immunotherapy. Currently, identification of ICD-related biomarkers that allow patients to benefit from ICD immunotherapy would be of great help to classify patients. Here, we identified two subtypes associated with ICD by consensus clustering. high ICD subtypes were associated with good clinical outcome, immune cell infiltration and immune response signaling activity. In addition, we developed and validated an ICD-related prognostic model that predicted survival in HCC and correlated with the tumor immune microenvironment. In conclusion, we developed a new ICD subtype-based classification system for HCC. This classification has significant clinical outcomes for assessing prognosis and of immunotherapy of HCC patients.
A meta-analysis of cyp2c19 gene testing on the prognosis of patients aged 60 years and older with acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Zhen Binbin
Published: April 2023

Objective Whether cyp2c19 gene testing is clinically beneficial for patients aged 60 years and older with acute coronary syndrome. Methods A computerized search of WIFANG, CNKI, CBM and Vipul databases was performed to comprehensively collect RCTs on cyp2c19 gene-guided selection of different antiplatelet regimens or placebo or blank control comparisons. Results A total of 8 RCTs were included. cyp2c19 gene-guided prognosis regarding antiplatelet regimens in the elderly was better in the tigretol group than in the clopidogrel group, with statistically significant differences. CONCLUSION: Current evidence suggests that in the context of acute coronary syndromes in patients, with reference to the cyp2c19 gene and age, the overall clinical benefit of tigretol may be much better than clopidogrel, although patients may be at greater risk of bleeding.