bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Plan de trabajo mediante la utilización de la neodidáctica en los niños con autismo en el cantón Milagro
Authors: Espinoza Bravo María Gabriela , Correa Peralta Mirella Azucena , Almeida Salazar Byrone Antonio , Castillo Villegas Kevin Gabriel , Cabezas Cabezas Roberto Fernando
Published: September 2024

Este estudio investiga las barreras al acceso equitativo a la educación y evalúa políticas y programas destinados a mejorar la equidad, con un enfoque en el uso de herramientas adaptativas para niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA). La investigación se centra en infantes de bajos ingresos y con discapacidades, explorando cómo las diferencias socioeconómicas, culturales y físicas influyen en su acceso y éxito educativo. El objetivo principal es identificar y abordar estas barreras para garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje inclusivo. La metodología utilizada incluye un análisis de casos y revisión de políticas, junto con la implementación de enfoques neodidácticos para adaptar el contenido y las actividades a las necesidades individuales de los niños con autismo. Los principales hallazgos revelan barreras significativas, como altos costos de matrícula, falta de becas, discriminación, y desafíos de accesibilidad para personas con discapacidades. La investigación resalta la efectividad de la neodidáctica como enfoque flexible y empático, que respeta las particularidades individuales y promueve el desarrollo integral de cada estudiante. Se concluye que es esencial adoptar estrategias integradoras, que incluyan apoyo financiero, programas de mentoría y adaptaciones curriculares, para superar las barreras educativas. Además, se subraya la importancia de personalizar las soluciones a contextos específicos, garantizando que todos los estudiantes, sin importar su origen o capacidades, puedan acceder a oportunidades educativas equitativas y a un entorno de aprendizaje estimulante.
Alimentación y actividad física en estudiantes de Enfermería
Authors: Panama Alba Hernán Gabriel , Martínez Bucheli Erika Alejandra , Paguay Cholango Jeniffer Carolina
Published: September 2024

La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) describe a la dieta insalubre y la falta de actividad física entre los principales factores de riesgo para la salud. Evidencia científica actual, infiere que estudiantes de nivel superior, y específicamente de las carreras de salud, están en riesgo ya que durante la etapa académica presentan cambios en sus rutinas, como el aumento en el consumo de alimentos no preparados en casa y sedentarismo, posiblemente desencadenados por la adquisición de nuevas responsabilidades académicas y el fácil acceso a diversas opciones de alimentos procesados e hipercalóricos. Se realizó un estudio observacional de tipo descriptivo, el universo estuvo constituido por 728 individuos del cual se tomó una muestra de 654 personas. El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar los hábitos alimentarios y actividad física de los estudiantes de carrera de Enfermería, pertenecientes al Instituto Superior Tecnológico Universitario Libertad de la ciudad de Quito; a través, de la aplicación del cuestionario “Estilo de Vida en Estudiantes de Medicina” previamente validado y adaptado a las variables del estudio. Como conclusión de esta investigación, existe una tendencia hacia la práctica de hábitos no saludables y sedentarismo en la mayoría de la población estudiada, por lo que, es aconsejable ejecutar actividades de concientización a los estudiantes de Educación Superior, con base a las recomendaciones de alimentación y actividad física de la Organización Mundial de la Salud.
Sistem Informasi Penyiraman Otomatis Tanaman Hias Berbasis IoT Menggunakan Platform Blynk Secara Realtime
Authors: Pramudikta Angga , Agus T S Ramadhian , Rianto Agus
Published: September 2024

Penggunaan teknologi Internet of Things (IoT) telah memperluas kemungkinan dalam berbagai bidang pertanian .dan Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang penyiraman otomatis, untuk parameter kelembaban tanah dari objek yang tetap berupa tanaman hias. Parameter yang diukur berupa nilai kelembaban tanah yang diperoleh dari sensor soil moisture. perangkat ini dibaca dan dikontrol oleh mikrokontroler NodeMCU ESP8266 dengan software arduino. Penerima nilai kelembaban tanah mendapatkan nilai kelembaban dari sensor. Data berupa nilai kelembaban tanah dikirim ke mikrokontroller, kemudian dikirim ke server database dengan menggunakan jaringan Wifi. Sistem akan melakukan penyiraman secara otomatis apabila nilai kelembaban tanah berada dibawah standar. Dalam sistem ini digunakan platform Blynk sehingga memudahkan pengguna untuk melakukan pemantauan kondisi tanah tanpa memerlukan stasiun penerima khusus. Hasil penelitian ini, alat dapat melakukan pengukuran nilai kelembaban tanah ke server dan melakukan penyiraman secara otomatis. Dari penelitian digunakan tiga medium, dimana masing-masing kenaikan kelembaban tanah hingga mencapai 50% pada medium pertama dan kedua, sedangkan pada medium ketiga kenaikan kelembaban tanah mencapai 30%. Kenaikan nilai kelembaban tanah disebabkan oleh penyiraman secara otomatis berdasarkan parameter kelembaban yang digunakan
Rancang Bangun Sistem Robot Vacum Cleaner Otomatis Berbasis Mikrokontroler
Authors: Kosim Abdul , Damayanti Dedik
Published: September 2024

Robot Vacuum Cleaner Automatic adalah peralatan elektronik yang mandiri dalam membersihkan debu dari lantai dan kembali ke posisi awal. Penggunaannya membutuhkan pemetaan ruangan yang tepat menggunakan metode PID dan Metode Maze. Metode Maze menentukan jalur perjalanan berdasarkan koordinat kolom dan baris sesuai kebutuhan ruangan, sementara PID menjaga stabilitas pergerakan robot. Robot ini mengandalkan tiga sensor ultrasonik sebagai input utama yang mengukur jarak terhadap halangan di sekitarnya. Data dari sensor ini diproses oleh mikrokontroler yang juga mengatur motor DC dengan rotary encoder untuk mengukur jarak tempuh. Informasi yang diolah oleh mikrokontroler dapat ditampilkan melalui layar LCD untuk pemantauan langsung. Dengan teknologi sensor yang canggih dan kontrol mikrokontroler, robot ini mampu memberikan pembersihan efisien dan akurat dalam ruangan, meningkatkan kenyamanan pengguna dalam memantau dan mengatur operasinya
Desarrollo del perfil académico-profesional basado en competencias del Máster en Administración de Empresas (MBA) de Atlantis University
Authors: Inciarte Rodríguez Mercedes
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo detalla el diseño y desarrollo del perfil académico-profesional basado en competencias del Máster en Administración de Empresas (MBA) de Atlantis University. El objetivo principal del desarrollo del currículo por competencias es garantizar que los graduados posean un perfil profesional que combina competencias técnicas, básicas y de la fuerza laboral, adaptándose a las tendencias y necesidades del mercado laboral actual. La metodología aplicada se basa en un enfoque integral y sistemático, alineando competencias clave con los objetivos del programa y las necesidades de los estudiantes. Los resultados indican que este enfoque no solo promueve la empleabilidad de los graduados, sino que también asegura que estén preparados para enfrentar los desafíos de un entorno empresarial en constante evolución. Este currículo desarrollado resume las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para que los estudiantes de MBA satisfagan las demandas de los roles de gestión a nivel inicial, agregando competencias técnicas y habilidades blandas para cerrar la brecha entre la educación empresarial y los requisitos de la industria.
Characterization of N-methyltransferase Genes in Coffea liberica var. liberica
Authors: Mondragon Miguel , Nagaño Terrence Ferdinand , Santos Daisy May
Published: September 2024

Caffeine biosynthesis in Coffea evolved independently through tandem gene duplication and subsequent neofunctionalization of ancestral N-methyltransferases (NMTs). The bulk of our understanding of this process in Coffea is centered on two species: C. arabica and C. canephora. To gain a wider perspective of caffeine biosynthesis in Coffea, this study focused on the less popular but commercially available C. liberica var. liberica, locally known as “kapeng barako.” This study aimed to determine the genomic and coding sequences of the three NMTs – mainly, xanthosine methyltransferase (XMT), 7-methylxanthine-N-methyltransferase (MXMT), and dimethylxanthine methyltransferase (DXMT) – through Sanger sequencing. Relative expression levels of these NMTs in the leaves, flower bud, green fruit, and red fruit stages were also determined through polymerase chain reaction amplification of synthesized cDNA and then gel electrophoresis. Results reveal that the genetic sequences of NMTs of C. liberica were similar to the C. eugenioides-derived NMTs of C. arabica. Results also indicate that there is a possibility that more than one NMT gene for each NMT cluster (XMT, MXMT, DXMT) exists. This study has also identified genomic sequences and transcripts, whose sequences were in between the XMT and MXMT gene clusters. The function of these novel sequences is yet to be determined. NMT expression levels in C. liberica were similar to those observed in C. arabica and C. canephora, wherein expression peaks at the green fruit stage and then diminishes, as the fruit ripens fully. Although the NMTs of C. liberica have a lot of similarities with C. arabica and C. canephora, discovering the function and role in caffeine biosynthesis of these novel genomic sequences and transcripts will help us further understand the evolution of caffeine biosynthesis in Coffea.
In Silico Evaluation of the Interaction of Marine-derived Bioactive Compounds against Heme-oxygenase 1 – a Putative Ferroptosis Target
Authors: San Juan Maria Angela , Roxas Jillian Dominique , Villagracia Al Rey , Espiritu Rafael
Published: September 2024

Ferroptosis is a novel iron-dependent form of regulated necrotic cell death characterized by extensive lipid peroxidation arising from an impaired antioxidant capacity of the cell. It has been implicated in various pathophysiological conditions such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Heme-oxygenase 1 (HO-1) contributes to ferroptosis through its breakdown of heme, releasing Fe2+, which could challenge the body’s ferritin systems during periods of heightened cellular stress, making HO-1 a promising target to exploit the therapeutic potential of ferroptosis. This study investigated a library of 136 marine-derived bioactive compounds for their interaction with HO-1 using in silico approaches. Based on a co-crystal structure, the compounds were docked on the target protein to assess binding free energies (BFE) and conformations. Clustering analysis yielded BFEs that ranged from 15.9 kcal/mol to –11.8 kcal/mol. Interaction analysis of the top 10 compounds with the most negative BFEs showed comparable interactions with the previously co-crystallized HO-1 inhibitor. Furthermore, the top compounds were subjected to ADMET analysis, and – although all exhibited drug-likeness – Lipinski violations,and toxicity risks were nonetheless predicted. The docking results of the top compound, paraminabeolide F (1), were then validated using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations over 100 ns through RMSD, RMSF, radius of gyration, and molecular mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann surface area (MMPBSA) analyses, which confirmed the favorable interactions with HO-1.
Political violence against women in the international and domestic system: the Cooperative Constitutional State on focus
Authors: Abade Denise Neves , Freitas Juliana Rodrigues
Published: September 2024

The present article aims to analyze and defne the crime of gender political violence, in the context of the Cooperative Constitutional State approach and the radiating effect of human rights, evaluating the challenges in applying the existing normative related to gender political violence and how it can be interpreted to better protect victims. The method chosen was bibliographic and documentary content analysis and interpretation of the data to identify relevant patterns and themes. As a conclusion, the hypothesis that authorities in charge of enforcing gender political violence laws should consider human rights protection and accountability of perpetrators as key objectives was confrmed. This should happen by integrating international human rights principles into legislation to ensure that laws are consistent with international norms, in a performance that assumes the importance of cooperation between state agencies and civil society in the protection of these rights.
Democracia, liberdade e igualdade do voto: a efetividade do direito ao transporte gratuito no dia das eleições
Authors: Porcaro Nicole Gondim , Castro Letícia Lacerda de , Albergaria Bruno
Published: September 2024

Este artigo enfrenta a problemática da relação entre a liberdade e a igualdade de voto, com a garantia do passe livre para os eleitores, considerando o contexto das eleições de 2022, quando decisões judiciais permitiram, pela primeira vez, o transporte público gratuito urbano. A realidade brasileira impõe o reconhecimento de uma desigualdade social e econômica sensível, que decorre na hipossufciência fnanceira de signifcativa parcela de eleitores, de forma que os custos para o exercício do dever/direito podem ser um fardo para eles. Nesse sentido, este artigo conjectura tanto a constitucionalidade da garantia de transporte público gratuito para o exercício dos direitos políticos como questiona se o alto custo das passagens difculta ou restringe o voto no dia da eleição. Mesmo diante de uma resposta inconclusiva, vislumbra um impacto positivo para a qualidade democrática. A questão é analisada em quatro tópicos: i) os efeitos da gratuidade do transporte público no dia da eleição pelo prisma dos princípios da liberdade do voto, do direito ao transporte e do princípio da igualdade, a partir de literatura; ii) a legislação urbanística e eleitoral quanto à concessão de transporte gratuito de eleitores, contrapondo a obrigatoriedade do voto e sua penalização à ausência de incentivo ou facilitação do exercício do voto; iii) a atuação das Cortes Superiores no contexto das eleições de 2022; e iv) as propostas legislativas e perspectivas futuras para a garantia legal do direito ao transporte público gratuito como requisito para a qualidade da democracia.
O conceito de desinformação no controle judicial do Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de Santa Catarina (TRE-SC): análise dos julgados das eleições de 2022
Authors: Cruz Marco Aurélio Rodrigues da Cunha e , Festugatto Adriana Martins Ferreira , Tessaro Gregory Rodrigues de Lima
Published: September 2024

A questão de pesquisa deste texto é: qual conceito (ou critério argumentativo) foi utilizado para o controle judicial da desinformação pelo Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de Santa Catarina (TRE-SC) nas Eleições 2022? O objetivo é descrevê-lo com base em seus julgamentos. A metodologia partiu de pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, utilizando recursos bibliográficos e documentais para analisar as decisões judiciais resultantes da consulta pública feita com os critérios das palavras-chave:”fake news e/ou notícias sabidamente inverídicas e/ou desinformação”. Nas 12 Ações de Investigação Judicial Eleitoral, não foram identificadas demandas aderentes; 15 Reclamações e duas Ações de Direito de Resposta foram decididas no mérito. A principal conclusão é que o conceito de controle judicial de desinformação nas eleições de 2022 no Judiciário eleitoral de Santa Catarina utilizou o significado jurídico de “conteúdo/fato sabidamente inverídico” restringindo sua análise quanto à fagrante inveracidade dos conteúdos impugnados.Os juízes embasaram-se, principalmente, na legislação regulamentar da Justiça Eleitoral, com prevalência da liberdade de expressão.
Federações partidárias: os impactos na representatividade popular, na autonomia parlamentar e dos partidos e na governabilidade
Authors: Gomes Nelson Rodrigues , Lacerda Caroline Maria Vieira
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo trata sobre as federações partidárias e refete sobre aspectos do sistema político-constitucional brasileiro, sobretudo com o objetivo de mensurar o impacto causado na representação popular, na autonomia partidária e parlamentar e na governabilidade. Inicia com abordagem conceitual sobre o instituto e perpassa pelas refexões propostas quanto aos efeitos de sua inserção no ordenamento jurídico, utilizando como suporte a literatura atual acerca do assunto. Inicialmente, ao refetir sobre a representatividade popular, é possível entender que o instituto não representa signifcativa supressão da representação social, uma vez que objetiva torná-la mais efetiva. Em seguida, ao tratar da autonomia parlamentar e partidária, verifca que ambas sofrem parcial mitigação, tendo em vista que partidos e parlamentares devem dividir espaço decisório anteriormente ocupado por menor quantidade de indivíduos. Por fm, ao discutir sobre a governabilidade, torna-se evidente que o instituto possui o condão de facilitar a negociação pelo Poder Executivo, visto que há a atuação conjunta de diversos “negociadores” em apenas um agrupamento. Em suma, conclui que as federações partidárias provocam expressivos impactos no sistema político brasileiro, com intenções teoricamente benéficas e que dependem da prática para o aperfeiçoamento.
Da possibilidade de medidas coercitivas em poder de polícia na seara eleitoral
Authors: Minami Marcos Youji , Rebouças Gustavo Machado , Mousinho Shayana Sarah Vieira de Andrade
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho trata da análise da Súmula n. 18 do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, que acarretou interpretações variadas quando da sua aplicação pelos demais juízes e Tribunais, notadamente em torno da aplicação de multa. Possui, por objetivo, avaliar se é possível aplicar medidas coercitivas quando do exercício do poder de polícia na esfera eleitoral. O método de abordagem é o hipotético-dedutivo, e a técnica de pesquisa, a bibliográfca, com utilização de dados qualitativos. Conclui-se que a súmula em comento, no mais das vezes, não é aplicada corretamente e deve ser interpretada, a partir dos precedentes que a geraram, reescrita, ou mesmo anulada, para que não restem dúvidas quanto ao uso possível de medidas coercitivas no poder de polícia na seara eleitoral.
Voto quadrático como ferramenta de modernização democrática
Authors: Silva Christine Oliveira Peter da , Dutz Gustavo Rodrigues Alves
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo estudar o sistema de votação quadrática, apresentar como foi a experiência com esse estilo de votação em Gramado/ RS e expor uma pesquisa realizada com o voto quadrático, tanto para eleições presidenciais brasileiras quanto para temas gerais do cotidiano político. Para produção deste estudo, fora realizada análise bibliográfica do livro Mercados radicais, de Eric Posner e Glen Weyl, somada com entrevista concedida por Bruno Colleto, um dos idealizadores do exercício didático com o voto quadrático na Câmara Municipal de Gramado/RS. Também foi realizada pesquisa comparando os resultados práticos de uma votação em que a maioria ganha, voto majoritário, e uma votação quadrática. Em nosso contexto político contemporâneo, problemas como falta de representação democrática, polarização, discurso de ódio e tirania da maioria estão, além de outros fatores, enfraquecendo a democracia. Durante a história, a tecnologia jurídica sempre teve que ser atualizada e modernizada com o objetivo de se manter a estrutura democrática. O voto quadrático demonstrou-se, a princípio, como uma das modernizações a serem feitas no ordenamento jurídico-eleitoral, a fim de solucionar o desmonte democrático e aproximar o eleitor das decisões políticas em um ambiente de conciliação e diálogo. Neste trabalho, foi possível entender a fundo como funciona o voto quadrático e onde, como e de qual forma ele pode ser implementado. A experiência em Gramado/RS foi o exemplo de como esse estilo de votação pode ser implementado no Brasil em diversas Casas Legislativas. As pesquisas ilustram os benefícios que a votação quadrática acarreta, como incentivo ao diálogo, quebra da polarização e estabelecimento de consensos. Além disso, possibilita a conciliação do votante com a derrota e impede a tirania da maioria. Dessa forma, o voto quadrático demonstrou ser a forma mais inovadora de representação democrática.
Usporedba učinkovitosti neoperacijskog i operacijskog liječenja akutne rupture ahilove tetive
Authors: Pandurić Tea , Delimar Valentina , Čota Stjepan , Perić Porin
Published: September 2024

Cilj rada: Usporediti učinkovitost neoperacijskog i operacijskog liječenja akutne rupture Ahilove tetive obzirom na razlike u ishodu liječenja. Metode i materijali:Pretražene su baze medicinskih podataka MEDLINE, Web of Science i Cochrane Library za razdoblje od siječnja 2012. godine do prosinca 2022. godine korištenjem ključnih riječi "rupture", "Achilles tendon", "conservative treatment", "operative treatment" i "rehabilitation". Obuhvaćena su randomizirana istraživanja, pregledni i sistematski pregledni radovi, te metaanalize objavljeni na engleskom jeziku. Rezultati: Analizirano je ukupno 12 radova koji su se bavili problematikom liječenja potpune akutne rupture Ahilove tetive. Neoperacijskim liječenjem uz korištenje protokola funkcionalne rehabilitacije ne postoji veća razlika u ishodu liječenja u usporedbi s operacijskim liječenjem u vidu učestalosti ponovne rupture, povratku mišićne snage i opsega pokreta u gležnju, a bol je manja. Ostale komplikacije liječenja (infekcije rane, nekroza kože i tetiva, fistule, adhezija ožiljka, oštećenje suralnog živca, duboka venska tromboza, plućna embolija) su općenito učestalije i povezane s operativnim liječenjem. Zaključak: Akutna ruptura Ahilove tetive može se neoperacijski i operacijski uspješno liječiti. Rezultati većine radova ukazuju na to da je neoperacijsko liječenje uz protokol funkcionalne rehabilitacije učinkovito, pri čemu su stopa ponovne rupture i funkcionalni oporavak usporedivi s onime u operativnom liječenju, ali uz manje popratnih komplikacija.
Prevencija padova starijih osoba
Authors: Jakovčević Anja , Ćurković Mario
Published: September 2024

Uvod i cilj istraživanja: U Europi i svijetu broj ljudi starijih od 65 godina kontinuirano i ubrzano raste, što smatramo jednim od značajnih javnozdravstvenih izazova današnjice. Starije osobe često doživljavaju padove koji mogu dovesti do prijeloma, ozljeda glave, smanjene pokretljivosti i dugotrajne hospitalizacije i smrti. Cilj ovoga rada bio je utvrditi rizične čimbenike i prikazati načine prevencije padova starijih osoba kako bi se spriječila invalidnost, smrtnost, te troškovi zdravstvenih ustanova koje iste izdvajaju pri padovima i posljedičnim prijelomima starijih osoba. Metode: Pregledano je i analizirano 116 članaka iz baze podataka PubMed i 60 članaka iz baze podataka Google Schoolar koje su sadržavale neke ili sve ključne riječi za pretraživanje, za razdoblje od 2017.- 2022. godine. Od toga je iskorišteno 33 članka iz obje baza podataka koji su sadržavali sve ključne riječi. Ključne riječi bile su: rizični čimbenici za padove, sprječavanje padova, starije osobe, zajednica. Isključni kriteriji bili su članci stariji od 2017.godine, osobe mlađe od 65 godina, institucionalizirani bolesnici i članci koji nisu bili na engleskom jeziku. Rezultati: Utvrđeno je da se jednokratni padovi uglavnom pripisuju vanjskim čimbenicima, dok se ponavljajući padovi javljaju zbog unutarnjih čimbenika (kuće, stanovi). Tijekom promatranog razdoblja rezultati brojnih studija potvrdili su da su programi vježbanja snage i ravnoteže tijela kod kuće značajno smanjili broj padova starijih osoba. Plesne aktivnosti bile su povezane s manjim rizikom od pada (37%) i smanjenom stopom pada (31%). Imale su povoljne ishode na tjelesnim funkcijama i pokazalo se da su učinkovita intervencija prevencije pada. Rezultati studija pokazuju da je potrebno poboljšati suradnju između multidisciplinarnih zdravstvenih timova na svim razinama zdravstvene zaštite, a posebno primarne zdravstvene zaštite, kako bi se pratile starije osobe s potencijalnim rizicima od pada i s prethodnim padovima, te smanjila njihova pojava. Time će se izbjeći potreba za hospitalizacijom i potrebom rehabilitacije u bolnicama pri zadobivanju težih tjelesnih ozljeda uslijed padova. Zaključak: Brojne studije utvrdile su da specifični programi vježbanja smanjuju rizik i stopu padova kod starijih ljudi koji žive u zajednici. Zdravstveni djelatnici trebali bi biti uključeni u planiranje programa prevencije pada. Robotski omogućena podrška za dnevne aktivnosti u okruženju pametnog doma može se koristiti za istraživanje pomoćnih tehnologija za skrb o starijim osobama. To je obećavajuće područje koje detektira padove starijih osoba.
Intersections of Genre and Identity in Contraceptive Health Discourses
Authors: Krupansky Mariel
Published: September 2024

This study aims to examine online contraception texts as a way to interrogate the intersections of identity, inclusivity, and access in contraception and reproductive health discourses. At the center of this project is the understanding that, while many contraceptive technologies are designed for and marketed towards "women" for the sole use of preventing pregnancy, the actual users of contraception and their purposes for its use are diverse and involve considerations of sexuality, gender identity, socioeconomic status, ability, cultural and religious norms, and access to healthcare. By examining the genre of contraception texts through systematized coding and rhetorical analysis, this study examines how the constitutive genre features of these texts do and do not recognize the diversity of users, with a particular focus on users in the trans community.
A TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA NA INCLUSÃO DE ALUNOS COM DEFICIÊNCIA NO AMBIENTE ESCOLAR: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Nunes Giovana Silva Ibiapina , Barros Filho Edgar Marçal de , Coutinho Emanuel Ferreira
Published: September 2024

Given the growing number of students with disabilities present in schools today, inclusion needs to be something real and concrete. For this, one of the fundamentally important tools for achieving an inclusive act is Assistive Technology (AT). The present study developed a Systematic Literature Review (RSL) with the aim of investigating the contributions, the most used resources, the difficulties and the frequency of use of Assistive Technology in the development and inclusion of students with disabilities in the educational environment. To this end, an analysis of selected studies was carried out over a period of one decade: 2012 to 2021 in the Eric, IEEE Xplore and Scopus databases. 501studies were found and at the end of the filtering process, which used inclusion and exclusion criteria, 15 works were selected. The analysis of the selected studies revealed that the use of AT is necessary in the process of inclusion of students with disabilities, as it allows students to be more autonomous and achieve success in the learning process. However, barriers still persist regarding the high value of these tools, leading teachers to use low-technology resources as alternatives, due to their more affordable cost, easy use and lack of specific training. Furthermore, the lack of teacher training for the dissemination of knowledge and the constant practice of using AT with students with disabilities was highlighted.
Fluid-Solid Coupling Analysis of the Propeller and Optimization of Boss Cap Fin Parameters
Authors: H Y Du  , T H Yan  , S L Liu  , B He  , S Gao
Published: September 2024

In order to ensure the accuracy of propeller modelling and hydrodynamic performance prediction, first of all, compared with atlas modelling and OpenProp modelling, it is pointed out that the characteristics of the blade model established by PropCad are more complete. Secondly, through the analysis and discussion of the computational domain distribution, grid independence verification and turbulence model, the CFD calculation model is established systematically. Thirdly, the hydrodynamic analysis of AU5-80 propeller is carried out under different advance ratios, and the simulation results are in good agreement with the open water test data. The accuracy of CFD calculation model is proved. Then, the fluid-solid coupling analysis of the propeller is performed, and it is verified that the stress field of the propeller meets the material strength requirement. It provides support for the further optimization design of propeller structure. Finally, through the design and analysis of the PBCF propeller, some optimization parameters of the PBCF are obtained. Because the PBCF can diffuse and weaken the hub vortex, the propeller thrust, and efficiency are improved.
Ship Hull Hybrid Structural Design Accounting for Reliability
Authors: E Koni  , Y Garbatov
Published: September 2024

The optimum ship hull design solution has always been a concern, and in recent years, genetic algorithms to optimise the ship hull structure have been developed. The genetic algorithm’s fundaments generate alternative solutions and compare them with pre-defined constants and objectives. The development of design solutions evolves through competition and controlled variations. Minimising the ship hull structure weight is essential in reducing the ship’s capital (construction) expenditure and increasing the cargo capacity. The risk of the ship is associated with the loss of the ship, cargo, human life, environmental pollution, etc. It is a governing factor impacted by the chosen structural design solution and the measures taken to reduce the structural weight. A genetic algorithm will be employed to study the weight minimisation of a multi-purpose ship hull structure, controlling the associated risk by accounting for several structural design variables. The risk and best design solution are defined by the probability of compressive collapse of the stiffened plates, integral ship hull structure, and the associated cost due to failure. The Pareto frontier solutions, calculated by the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm, NSGA-II, will be employed to determine feasible solutions for the design variables. The first-order reliability method will estimate the Beta reliability index based on the topology of the stiffened plates and ship hull structure as a part of the Pareto frontier solutions. The algorithm employed will not account for any manufacturing constraints and consequences due to the encountered optimal design solution.
Anomaly Detection in Sound Activity with Generative Adversarial Network Models
Authors: Neto Wilson A. de Oliveira , Guedes Elloá B. , Figueiredo Carlos Maurício S.
Published: September 2024

In state-of-art anomaly detection research, prevailing methodologies predominantly employ Generative Adversarial Networks and Autoencoders for image-based applications. Despite the efficacy demonstrated in the visual domain, there remains a notable dearth of studies showcasing the application of these architectures in anomaly detection within the sound domain. This paper introduces tailored adaptations of cutting-edge architectures for anomaly detection in audio and conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis to substantiate the viability of this novel approach. The evaluation is performed on the DCASE 2020 dataset, encompassing over 180 hours of industrial machinery sound recordings. Our results indicate superior anomaly classification, with an average Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 88.16% and partial AUC of 78.05%, surpassing the performance of established baselines. This study not only extends the applicability of advanced architectures to the audio domain but also establishes their effectiveness in the challenging context of industrial sound anomaly detection.
Performance Assessment of Confined Tube Aerators in Parallel Configuration
Authors: Mahmud Roohany , Carpenter Joseph , MacPhee David W.
Published: September 2024

Aeration plays a major role in the activated-sludge wastewater treatment process. Microbes require an oxygen-enriched environment to digest organic materials and remove nutrients from the wastewater stream. For providing this oxygen, artificial aeration is required, which is responsible for the majority of energy use in treatment plants. Typically, this is accomplished with diffused aerators, where pressurized air is forced through a porous medium at the bottom of deep basins, and bubbles float up through the water column transferring oxygen in the process. This is a relatively energy-intensive process, which is prone to fouling at the porous media. In this study, a Confined Tube Aeration (CTA) system is proposed, where a pump forces water through a Venturi injector, where air is naturally drawn in. At the Venturi discharge, the flow is diverted to a coiled tube in which oxygen transfer occurs. This study analyzes the effect of parallelizing the CTA system with multiple injectors and at varying pump speeds (flow rates). Using experimental and analytical means, the maximum standard aeration efficiency was found to be with three injectors in parallel, at maximum pump speed, and utilizing a CTA with diameter 31.75 mm and length 3.048 m. This value was found to be 0.542 kg O2/kWh, and represents a 25% increase over the single-injector case. Although the analyses herein utilize a relatively small (0.746 kW) pump, these results indicate that CTA systems may scale well to larger pump sizes necessary for full-scale municipal wastewater treatment.
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: With or without Defibrillation
Authors: Ghosh Somshukla , S. Saraf Rabya , Hussein Ahmed
Published: September 2024

Approximately one-third of patients with cardiomyopathy and heart failure (HF) have intraventricular dyssynchrony that leads to progression of left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction and HF symptoms. In these patients, the use of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) can result in improved LV function and favorable cardiac remodeling. These structural changes were found to result in a reduction in mortality. As such, it could be postulated that CRT device, without a defibrillator (CRT-P), may be enough to reduce mortality in these patients. Conversely, defibrillators without CRT have been used for the purpose of mortality reduction in the same group of patients. In an attempt to answer the question about the best device to be used for mortality reduction in these patients, we studied the clinical trials that compared the reduction in mortality benefit in patients with cardiomyopathy and HF with the use of CRT-P, ICD alone, and CRT in combination with ICD (CRT-D).
Current Insights and future directions in Staphylococcus aureus infections: Advances and Perspectives
Authors: Agarwalla Sushama , Duraiswamy Suhanya
Published: September 2024

Staphylococcus aureus infections are a global health concern, causing various illnesses. Recent research has provided insights into the epidemiology and pathogenesis of these infections, including the role of virulence factors and immune evasion strategies. Understanding the genetic mechanisms responsible for resistance is crucial in dealing with antibiotic-resistant strains like MRSA, which is the focus of this chapter. We also explore the advancements in diagnostics and detection methods, such as PCR and whole-genome sequencing and alternative treatments, viz. anti-virulence agents, monoclonal antibodies, and innovative antimicrobial peptides, which have improved patient outcomes. We end the chapter with a focus on the future research required for developing effective vaccines and alternative therapeutics to address the increasing concern of Staphylococcus aureus infections.
Drugs for Plaque Psoriasis
Authors:   Editors from The Medical Letter
Published: September 2024

Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis can be treated with topical drugs and phototherapy. Patients with moderate to severe disease generally require systemic therapy. Guidelines for the treatment of psoriasis with topical therapy, phototherapy, and systemic drugs have recently been published.
Climate Action Planning, the Lived Environment, and Green Gentrification in Pittsburgh, PA
Authors: Richards Carla Rae ,   Pennsylvania Communication Association
Published: September 2024

This study points to the importance of studying the intersection of sustainability planning, revitalization, and equity in urban spaces by applying Henri Lefebvre’s representation of space in a cri-tique of the ongoing debate over "green gentrification" in Pitts-burgh, Pennsylvania. In this paper, I examine how the city of Pittsburgh sustains that (1) gentrification is sustainable and just, (2) it will help better neighborhoods for local families and create better 'green' communities and (3) green gentrification along with greening of city spaces result in city-wide benefits for all citizens, not just White or affluent citizens. Through this rhetori-cal representation of space, the city of Pittsburgh defines the pro-cess and associated values of gentrification as desirable, una-voidable, and most importantly, a sustainable process with just outcomes for obtaining equality throughout all the city’s neigh-borhoods. Ultimately, the material reality of how the city of Pitts-burgh is planning on creating a sustainably just city for all its citizens is hidden in its rhetorical sustainable discourses when surveyed utilizing Lefebvre’s theoretical production of space as a foundation.
The Function of Digiphrenia at the Crossroads of the Device Paradigm and Nostalgia
Authors: Neu Jessica ,   Pennsylvania Communication Association
Published: September 2024

This article seeks to explore the area in which the device para-digm and personal nostalgia intersect. Using Rushkoff’s (2013) theory of digiphrenia, I will discuss how nostalgia gives society a way to ignore the perils of the temporal moment and instead pro-vides a way to avoid engaging with the liquidity of fear or uncer-tainty of each day. However, engaging with this nostalgic content does not force individuals to unplug from the omnipresent “global village,” thereby, allowing this wave of popular culture nostalgia to fill a gap in what Borgmann (1984) calls the device paradigm. This framework allows adults to remember and even enter a time in their lives in which they had rituals, community and phenomenological experiences which Arendt (1993) claims have been lost.
Between Hope and Despair: Communicating Climate Change
Authors: Miller Eric C. ,   Pennsylvania Communication Association
Published: September 2024

In recent years, as advocates, agencies, and governments have grappled with the problem of how to respond to the climate cri-sis, scholars and journalists have undertaken a debate over the most effective means to persuade the general public that a con-certed response is needed—a debate, that is, over climate rheto-ric. From one perspective comes the argument that citizens need to be confronted with the imminent devastation of climate change, and so jarred from their complacencies and doubts. From another comes the rejoinder that an emphasis on threats and dangers is inherently immobilizing, and that audiences should instead be empowered through an optimistic, hopeful mes-sage. This essay considers a prominent example of each ap-proach, endorsing their dual utility before emphasizing the great-er importance of individual efficacy.
ГЛОБАЛЬНІ ПОДІЇ В ХРИСТИЯНСЬКОМУ СВІТІ В 60-ті рр. ХХ ст. (ЗА МАТЕРІАЛАМИ ЕМІГРАНТСЬКОЇ РЕЛІГІЙНОЇ ПРЕСИ)
Authors: Andreiev Tymur
Published: September 2024

Мета статті – проаналізувати глобальні події християнського світу 60-х рр. ХХ ст., що були описані на сторінках емігрантської преси, а саме «Вісника Російського студентського християнського руху», крізь призму місця в них Російської православної церкви Московського патріархату (РПЦ МП) та Всесвітньої ради церков (ВРЦ); розкрити проблему використання міжнародних релігійних організацій як платформи протистояння епохи «холодної війни».   Методологія дослідження. Автор вивчав проблему крізь призму традиційних історичних підходів (історико-тематичного та історико-хронологічного), використовувалися загальноісторичні (історико-порівняльний, історико-типологічний, історико-системний) та загальнонаукові (аналіз, синтез) методи.   Наукова новизна. У статті автор уперше в українській історіографії пропонує подивитися на актуальні глобальні події християнського світу 60-х рр. ХХ ст. з погляду світових тенденцій та наративів епохи «холодної війни», а саме: ІІІ Генеральну асамблею Всесвітньої ради церков, підготовчі заходи до II Ватиканського собору, Архієрейський собор 1961 р., ІІІ Родоську загальноправославну нараду та процеси, пов’язані з ліквідацією Екзархату Вселенського Престолу.   Висновки. У 1960-ті рр. РПЦ МП вдалося стати повноправним членом ВРЦ, радянське керівництво отримало вплив на організацію завдяки використанню прийомів грамотного лобіювання власних політично вигідних інтересів. За результатами ІІІ Родоської загальноправославної наради було визначено стратегії міжконфесійного діалогу з католицькою церквою. Під управління РПЦ МП перейшли, хоч і частково, православні парафії в країнах Західної Європи. У контексті протистояння з емігрантськими колами Московська патріархія у цей хронологічний період вийшла явним переможцем, показала свою перевагу в багатьох напрямках діяльності.
Improvement of Functional Capacity and Quality of Life by Cardiac Rehabilitation: Case Series
Authors: Priatama Mohammad Risandi , Pramudita Santoso Alfonsus , Meidian Ambari Ade
Published: September 2024

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a long-term program involving prescribed exercise, education, and counseling to mitigate the physiological and psychological impacts of cardiac disease. Despite evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing mortality rates, CR remains underutilized, particularly among patients with heart failure. This research aims to highlight the importance of CR in improving the quality of life and functional capacity for post-cardiac surgery and heart failure patients. The study involved a series of case illustrations, including patients undergoing aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and congenital heart disease repair. Each patient completed a Phase II rehabilitation program consisting of 12 exercise sessions, with functional capacity measured using the six-minute walk test (6MWT). The results indicated significant improvements in both functional capacity and quality of life, including reductions in depression levels. The findings suggest that CR is highly beneficial in enhancing patients' overall recovery and quality of life, particularly when integrated into standard postoperative care. Given these results, healthcare systems should promote broader access to CR programs to maximize patient outcomes. Additionally, future research should explore long-term benefits and develop personalized CR programs to cater to diverse patient needs.
Kvantitatív vizsgálat egészségügyi szakemberek bevonásával az autista személyek egészségügyi ellátásának jellemzőiről
Authors: Trixler Bettina , Pusztafalvi Henriette
Published: September 2024

Bevezetés: Az autizmus spektrum zavarokban érintett személyek egészségügyi ellátásának folyamata számos akadályba ütközhet a tüneti jellegzetességek miatt. A nemzetközi szakirodalom az egészségügyi dolgozók hiányzó ismereteiről számol be az állapotjellemzőket illetően. Módszer: Kvantitatív, keresztmetszeti kutatásunkat online, célirányos mintavétellel végeztük el 2020. szeptember és 2021. február között (N=100). Saját szerkesztésű kérdőívet használtunk. A vizsgálat célja volt feltárni az egészségügyi szakemberek autizmussal kapcsolatos ismereteit és az ellátás specifikus mintázatait. Leíró statisztikai elemzést, χ2 próbát, Fisher tesztet, Pearson-féle korrelációt, lineáris regressziót és ANOVA-t alkalmaztunk. Az eredményeket p<0,05 szinten tekintettük szignifikánsnak. Eredmény: A kutatásban 100 válaszadó adatait értékeltük. Az egészségügyi dolgozók több mint fele legalább jó eredményt ért el az autizmussal kapcsolatos ismeretekben. Kompetenciaszintjük átlaga közepes volt (3,87/7). A segítő környezet valamely elemét 95,5%-ban alkalmazták. A 15-29 év munkatapasztalattal rendelkezők szignifikánsan nagyobb arányban teljesítettek legalább jó tudásszinten (p<0,001). Az aktív fekvőbeteg ellátás jelentős többletidőt igényelt (p=0,004). A fizikális vizsgálat (r=0,628) és a noninvazív beavatkozás (r=0,651) nehézségének mértéke határozta meg a legnagyobb százalékban a többletnehézség mértékét (p<0,001). Az érintettek ellátásához elengedhetetlen információk ismeretével rendelkező szakemberek (76,2%) szignifikánsan (p=0,014) nagyobb arányban jelezték, hogy az autista személyek ellátása jelentős többletidőt igényelt. Következtetés: Bár a jelen vizsgálat szignifikáns eredményei az általánosításra nem alkalmasak az alacsony elemszám és a mintavételi jellegzetességek miatt, az autisták egészségügyi ellátásának további vizsgálata elengedhetetlen a hatékony beavatkozások megalapozásához, megvalósításához. Az evidencia alapú, autizmus-specifikus módszertanok egészségügyi ellátásba történő integrálása elengedhetetlen a hatékony beavatkozás érdekében a nemzetközi eredmények alapján.
Cikkismertetés: Az egészségföldrajz és a viselkedési közgazdaságtan az egészségfejlesztés szolgálatában
Authors: Uzzoli Annamária
Published: September 2024

A cikkismertetés célja áttekintést és összegzést nyújtani a bemutatott cikk tartalmáról és főbb eredményeiről. Ennek során bemutatásra kerül a cikkben alkalmazott elméleti és módszertani háttér, valamint számos példa segítségével kerül ismertetésre az egészségföldrajz és a viselkedési közgazdaságtan szemléletének adaptálási lehetőségei az egészségfejlesztésben. Az egyes példák azokra a kutatási előzményekre vonatkoznak, amelyek a térbeli és időbeli jellemzőkön keresztül értelmezték az egészségmagatartás befolyásoló tényezőit.
Interjú Kökény Mihály egészségpolitikussal
Authors: Vitrai József , Kökény Mihály
Published: September 2024

A MEJ célja, hogy a különböző tudományágak kutatóinak az egészséggel és jólléttel, valamint azok társadalmi meghatározottságával kapcsolatos kutatásait bemutatva elősegítse az egészségről és jóllétről alkotott, egyre pontosabb, teljesebb kép kialakítását. Ehhez a tudományos közlemények mellett egy új formát is választottunk: interjúkat készítünk néhány olyan kiemelkedő hazai szakemberrel, akik bár különböző szakterületeket képviselnek, munkásságuk szorosan kapcsolódik az egészséghez és a jólléthez. Az interjút Vitrai József, a MEJ alapító főszerkesztője készítette 2024. április 18-án.
Merre tovább EFI-k?
Authors: Vitrai József , Daniné Turcsányi Éva , Debreczeni Lajos , Klósz Beáta
Published: September 2024

A MEJ célja, hogy a különböző tudományágak kutatóinak az egészséggel és jólléttel, valamint azok társadalmi meghatározottságával kapcsolatos kutatásait bemutatva elősegítse az egészségről és jóllétről alkotott, egyre pontosabb, teljesebb kép kialakítását. Ehhez a tudományos közlemények mellett egy új formát is választottunk: interjúkat készítünk néhány olyan kiemelkedő hazai szakemberrel, akik bár különböző szakterületeket képviselnek, munkásságuk szorosan kapcsolódik az egészséghez és a jólléthez. Az interjút Vitrai József, a MEJ alapító főszerkesztője készítette 2024. június 18-án.
Rövid hírek a nagyvilágból
Authors: Vitrai József
Published: September 2024

Válogatás az egészség és jóllétet érintő, a világ szakemberet leginkább érdeklő hírekből.
Népegészségügy 3.0 – A Magyar Népegészségügy Megújításáért Egyesület tevékenységei
Authors: Vitrai József
Published: September 2024

Meggyőződésünk, hogy a teljes és boldog élet elsődleges feltétele az egészség, amelynek eléréséhez a korszerű és hatékony népegészségügy nélkülözhetetlen. A jelentős hazai egészségveszteségek, és azok társadalmi-területi egyenlőtlenségei arra hívják fel a figyelmet, hogy a népegészségügyi problémák kezeléséhez mindezidáig alkalmazott megoldási módok nem működtek eredményesen és hatékonyan Magyarországon. Ezért egyesületünk célja a hazai népegészségügy elméletének és gyakorlatának új megközelítéssel történő fejlesztése.