bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a Digital Health Intervention for the Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (INTERCEPT): Co-Design and Usability Testing Study
Authors: Gibson Irene , Neubeck Lis , Corcoran Marissa , Morland Chris , Donovan Steve , Jones Jennifer , Costello Caroline , Hynes Lisa , Harris Aisling , Harrahill Mary , Lillis Mary , Atrey Alison , Ski Chantal F , Savickas Vilius , Byrne Molly , Murphy Andrew W , McEvoy John William , Wood David , Jennings Catriona
Published: August 2024

Background

Secondary prevention is an important strategy to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the growing evidence for the effectiveness of digital health interventions (DHIs) for the secondary prevention of CVD, the majority are designed with minimal input from target end users, resulting in poor uptake and usage.

Objective

This study aimed to optimize the acceptance and effectiveness of a DHI for the secondary prevention of CVD through co-design, integrating end users’ perspectives throughout.

Methods

A theory-driven, person-based approach using co-design was adopted for the development of the DHI, known as INTERCEPT. This involved a 4-phase iterative process using online workshops. In phase 1, a stakeholder team of health care professionals, software developers, and public and patient involvement members was established. Phase 2 involved identification of the guiding principles, content, and design features of the DHI. In phase 3, DHI prototypes were reviewed for clarity of language, ease of navigation, and functionality. To anticipate and interpret DHI usage, phase 4 involved usability testing with participants who had a recent cardiac event (<2 years). To assess the potential impact of usability testing, the System Usability Scale was administered before and after testing. The GUIDED (Guidance for Reporting Intervention Development Studies in Health Research) checklist was used to report the development process.

Results

Five key design principles were identified: simplicity and ease of use, behavioral change through goal setting and self-monitoring, personalization, system credibility, and social support. Usability testing resulted in 64 recommendations for the app, of which 51 were implemented. Improvements in System Usability Scale scores were observed when comparing the results before and after implementing the recommendations (61 vs 83; P=.02).

Conclusions

Combining behavior change theory with a person-based, co-design approach facilitated the development of a DHI for the secondary prevention of CVD that optimized responsiveness to end users’ needs and preferences, thereby potentially improving future engagement.
Interpretable Machine Learning Model for Predicting and Risk Assessment of Diabetic Nephropathy (Preprint)
Authors: Wen Yili , Wan Zhiqiang , Ren Huiling , Wang Xu , Wang Weijie
Published: August 2024

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Introduction: Diabetic Nephropathy (DN), severe complications of diabetes, is characterized by proteinuria, hypertension, and progressive renal function decline, potentially leading to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). DN's pathogenesis involves high glucose levels, oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis, resulting in kidney changes such as glomerular basement membrane thickening and glomerulosclerosis. The International Diabetes Federation projects that by 2045, 783 million people will have diabetes, with 30%-40% of them developing DN. Early detection and intervention are crucial for preserving renal function, improving quality of life, eliminating cardiovascular complications, and reducing healthcare costs.
Methods: This study utilized machine learning (ML) techniques to develop and validate a predictive model for DN, focusing on both high predictive accuracy and model interpretability. Data from 1,000 Type-2 diabetes patients, including 444 with DN and 556 without, were analyzed. Various ML algorithms, including decision trees, random forests, Extra Trees, AdaBoost, XGBoost, and LightGBM, were employed. Multiple imputation was used for handling missing data, and the Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE) addressed data imbalance. Model performance was evaluated with metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC). Explainable Machine Learning (XML) techniques like LIME and SHAP were used to enhance model transparency and interpretability.
Results: XGBoost and LightGBM demonstrated superior performance, with XGBoost achieving the highest accuracy of 86.87%, a precision of 88.90%, a recall of 84.40%, an F1 score of 86.44%, and a specificity of 89.12%. LIME and SHAP analyses provided insights into the contribution of individual features to the prediction outcomes, identifying serum creatinine, C-peptide, albumin, and lipoproteins as significant predictors.
Conclusion: The developed ML model not only provides a robust predictive tool for early diagnosis and risk assessment of DN but also ensures transparency and interpretability, crucial for clinical integration. By enabling early intervention and personalized treatment strategies, this model has the potential to improve patient outcomes and optimize healthcare resource utilization.
Pilot implementation of HIV self-testing delivery in private pharmacies combined to a Respondent Driven Sampling method to improve HIV testing for MSM and TGW in Phnom Penh – ANRS 0100s: a prospective feasibility study (Preprint)
Authors: Dary Chhavarath , Segeral Olivier , Larmarange Joseph , Mosnier Emilie , Ben Mechlia Mohamed , Ouk Vichea , Spire Bruno , Saphonn Vonthanak
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Regular testing is recognized as a key strategy for HIV control. The 2023 Integrated Biological and Behavioral Survey (IBBS) in Cambodia revealed that nearly one third of men who have sex with men (MSM) and one fourth of transgender women (TGW) were never tested for HIV or since more than 12 months. The majority of MSM and TGW were tested at Community-based organizations (CBO) facilities and by CBO outreach workers while private facilities are poorly used for HIV testing (6% for MSM and 9% for TGW). Private pharmacies could be able to deliver HIV self-testing (HIVST) kits giving the advantage of confidentiality, anonymity and time-saving, in particular for those reluctant to visit CBOs. The recruitment of participants by respondent driven sampling (RDS) method could give the opportunity to reach MSM and TGW outside the network of CBOs.

OBJECTIVE

This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility of HIVST delivery by a private pharmacy combined with RDS method to improve HIV testing among MSM and TGW in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

METHODS

The study design is a mixed qualitative and quantitative approaches. MSM and TGW aged more than 18 years old will be recruited via a Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS) method with seeds recruited at hotspots and on social networks. The seeds will then distribute electronic and paper coupons to their networks physically and via social media, messaging and calling applications. Each recruited peer will bring the coupon to receive direct and free access to one HIVST kit at partner pharmacies as well as the 10 additional coupons to recruit the members of their networks. After 6 months, a qualitative assessment will be conducted among users to evaluate the acceptability and appropriateness of the strategy and among pharmacists to identify the barriers and facilitators.

RESULTS

Data collection will be conducted between September 2024 and December 2025. The initial results are expected to be published in February, 2026.

CONCLUSIONS

This public-private partnership intervention could allow to reach and test hidden population of MSM and TGW in Phnom Penh.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05745168; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05745168
Evaluation of an App-Based Mobile Triage System for Mass Casualty Incidents: Within-Subjects Experimental Study (Preprint)
Authors: Schmollinger Martin , Gerstner Jessica , Stricker Eric , Muench Alexander , Breckwoldt Benjamin , Sigle Manuel , Rosenberger Peter , Wunderlich Robert
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Digitalization in disaster medicine holds significant potential to accelerate rescue operations and ultimately save lives. Mass casualty incidents demand rapid and accurate information management to coordinate effective responses. Currently, first responders manually record triage results on patient cards, and brief information is communicated to the command post via radio communication. Although this process is widely used in practice, it involves several time-consuming and error-prone tasks. To address these issues, we designed, implemented, and evaluated an app-based mobile triage system. This system allows users to document responder details, triage categories, injury patterns, GPS locations, and other important information, which can then be transmitted automatically to the incident commanders.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to design and evaluate an app-based mobile system as a triage and coordination tool for emergency and disaster medicine, comparing its effectiveness with the conventional paper-based system.

METHODS

A total of 38 emergency medicine personnel participated in a within-subject experimental study, completing 2 triage sessions with 30 patient cards each: one session using the app-based mobile system and the other using the paper-based tool. The accuracy of the triages and the time taken for each session were measured. Additionally, we implemented the User Experience Questionnaire along with other items to assess participants’ subjective ratings of the 2 triage tools.

RESULTS

Our 2 (triage tool) × 2 (tool order) mixed multivariate analysis of variance revealed a significant main effect for the triage tool (P<.001). Post hoc analyses indicated that participants were significantly faster (P<.001) and more accurate (P=.005) in assigning patients to the correct triage category when using the app-based mobile system compared with the paper-based tool. Additionally, analyses showed significantly better subjective ratings for the app-based mobile system compared with the paper-based tool, in terms of both school grading (P<.001) and across all 6 scales of the User Experience Questionnaire (all P<.001). Of the 38 participants, 36 (95%) preferred the app-based mobile system. There was no significant main effect for tool order (P=.24) or session order (P=.06) in our model.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings demonstrate that the app-based mobile system not only matches the performance of the conventional paper-based tool but may even surpass it in terms of efficiency and usability. This advancement could further enhance the potential of digitalization to optimize processes in disaster medicine, ultimately leading to the possibility of saving more lives.
THE INFLUENCE OF USING ORTHOSES PROSTHESES FOR FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE ON SPECIAL HEALTH COVERAGE IN BAPEL JAMKESOS REGION OF YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Setiyawan Sholeh , Adistyawan Guritno , Setyowati Lilis
Published: August 2024

Background : Quality of life is an assessment of individual welfare that can be felt in daily life includes many aspects such as emotions, social, and physical in the lives of individuals. The quality of life of people with disabilities needs to be assessed and evaluated to see the extent of changes that occur after receiving comprehensive medical rehabilitation services. Subjects and method:  The method used is descriptive quantitative analysis. Data collection is done by questionnaire method (questionnaire). The data obtained will be processed using SPSS 17.0. The population of this study were patients with disabilities in the Province of D.I. Yogyakarta, especially patients receiving assistance from the Ortose Prostese  at Bapel Jamkesos D.I. Yogyakarta as many as 30 people. Results :  A complete description of the 8 aspects of quality of life is 1) Limitations of physical activity due to existing health problems, the results are 65.34% unlimited, 2) Limitations of social activities due to physical and emotional problems, the results are 66.68% unlimited, 3) Limitations of daily activities due to physical problems, the results are 81.65% unlimited, 4) whole body pain, the result is 58.3% do not feel the pain means, 5) mental health in general, the results are 39.62% have a life spirit 6) Limitations of daily activities because of emotional problems, the results are 53.3% unlimited, 7) vitality of life, the results are 70.85% feeling good and 8) health views in general, the results are 51.65% feeling very good. Conclusion: People with disabilities are mostly being distracted on mental health and morale aspect, however, for daily activities mostly do not any experience problems or physical disorders, so the Ortose Prostese that used by patient can provide benefits and improve their quality of life.
Effects of garlic tablet (GARLET) in combination with telmisartan on high blood pressure
Authors: Rahimi Ahmad Mustafa  , Ayami Haseebullah , Halimi Mahbubullah
Published: August 2024

Hypertension (HTN) is a health problem worldwide affecting tens of millions of people. Giving modern antihypertensive alone is not enough to cure this disease. Garlic has been used to treat and cure various diseases, including high blood pressure (BP). This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of administering telmisartan with garlic in reducing BP. In this study, 96 people with mild to moderate HTN were randomly selected and assigned to three groups consisting of 32 subjects; each participant in the garlic group received 400mg BD, the telmisartan group received 20mg OD, and the mixed group received 400 mg garlic BD and 20mg telmisartan OD for 8 wk of treatment. Blood pressure was measured at the beginning of each week, as well as on the closing day of the 8 wk. Combining telmisartan with garlic is more effective in reducing systolic blood pressure/SBP (113.0±22.9 mmHg) compared to telmisartan  (147.7±4.6 mmHg; p=0.015) and diastolic blood pressure/DBP (71.0±21.2 mmHg vs 90.75±11.9 mmHg; p=0.038) during 8 wk of treatment in hypertensive patients. No significant side effects were identified during the treatment period. In conclusion, garlic, like other BP control pills, increases the effectiveness of chemical pills to lower SBP and DBP.
The profile of bacteria isolated from urine culture of adults with urinary tract infection in Yogyakarta 2007-2022
Authors: Aman Abu Tholib , Nuryastuti Titik , Aman Alia Hanifa , Linda Vitia Ajeng Nur , Mawarti Yuli
Published: August 2024

Local data regarding antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacteria from urine culture is limited in Indonesia, particularly in Yogyakarta. This study was conducted to provide epidemiology data of bacteria and their resistance profile, including the profile of bacteria that producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase in the urine of patients with urinary tract infection (UTI) in Yogyakarta. A descriptive retrospective study was conducted by assessing laboratory records of urine culture from adult patients at the Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta between 2007 and 2022. Of the 842 urine cultures, 464 (55.11%) isolates were recovered. Among thisolates, 50 (10.78%) were fungi, 67 (14.44%) were Gram-positive bacteria, and 347 (74.78%) were Gram-negative bacteria. Enterococcus sp. (41 (61.19%)) was the most bacteria found in the Gram-positive bacteria group, while Escherichia coli (38.90%) were the most bacteria found in the Gram-negative bacteria group. This study also identified Gram-negative bacteria producing ESBL enzymes (58.70%) and carbapenemases (27.94%). Gram-negative bacteria are the most common bacteria found in urine cultures of adult UTI patients in Yogyakarta, and the resistance profile of these bacteria is concerning.
Differences in the clinical presentations of anti-NMDAR (anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor) encephalitis with status epilepticus: a retrospective case series
Authors: Sejahtera Desin Pambudi , Satiti Sekar , Mukhtar Ishana Nafeeza , Andatu Roshynta Linggar , Khairani Atitya Fithri
Published: August 2024

Literature on anti-NMDAR (anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor) encephalitis is limited in developing countries, including Indonesia. This retrospective observational case series explored the impact of early diagnosis and treatment on patient outcomes in four distinct cases of anti-NMDAR encephalitis with status epilepticus, and other related conditions, of patients referred to Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta. Clinical data from May 2021 to August 2023 were collected through the review of medical records, encompassing demographic information, clinical presentation, history, laboratory results, imaging studies, EEG reports, interventions, and the progression of the disease. Four cases were reported, three of whom were diagnosed with anti-NMDAR and one with bacterial encephalitis, each presenting a variety of neuropsychiatric clinical symptoms, leading to hospitalization, extensive testing, and interventions to establish the definitive diagnosis. Cases 1 and 4 have a childhood history of seizures. The cases analyzed factors including the impact of childhood versus adulthood onset and the adherence to taking medicine regularly leading to exacerbation symptoms and relapses. Distinguishing anti-NMDAR encephalitis from related conditions, such as bacterial encephalitis, was further complicated in patients with varied neuropsychiatric presentations (seizures, hallucinations, irritable behavior, headaches) and responses to the treatment. Supporting investigation finds positive NMDAR testing and abnormal CT, MRI, and EEG results, contributed to definitive diagnoses. It could be concluded that comprehensive diagnostic investigations are important for prompt recognition of clinical characteristics, and early initiation of immunomodulatory therapy in managing anti-NMDAR encephalitis and related conditions in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Characteristics, management, and major adverse cardiac events of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients in rural area: a Jember acute coronary syndrome medical records study
Authors: Calista Padma Paramitha Sugiyanto  , Suryono  , Ayu Munawaroh
Published: August 2024

The mortality and morbidity of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remain high, and it is still the leading cause of death worldwide. Timely reperfusion lowers the risk of MACE and improves survival. However, reperfusion delay is still a significant issue in developing countries, particularly rural area. This study aimed to determine the characteristics, management, and major adverse cardiac events of STEMI patients in Jember Distric to enhance reperfusion therapy in rural areas. It was an analytical observational cross-sectional study with a quantitative method. A total of 108 medical records of STEMI patients of the Dr. Soebandi District Hospital, Jember in period of 2019 to 2020 were included using the consecutive sampling technique. As much as 78 (62%) of the patients did not receive reperfusion therapy while the remaining patients (41 or 38%) received the therapy, namely percutaneous coronary intervention (20 or 18.5%), fibrinolytic therapy (19 or 17.6%), and both (2 or 1.9%). Multivariate analysis for reperfusion was statistically significant (p=0.016; OR 3.688 95% CI: 1.274-10.679). The level of education, health funding, and distance to the hospital did not affect the delay of the reperfusion therapy. Reperfusion was highly associated with the incidence of MACE and this study discovered a threefold benefit of reperfusion in lowering the occurrence of MACE (p=0.016). In conclusion, the majority of STEMI patients does not get reperfusion therapy. Delays in reperfusion treatment are not related to the patient's level of education, health funding, or distance to the hospital. Nonetheless, the delay my be attributed to the Jember community's lack of awareness of STEMI symptoms.
Urinary Response to Consuming Plant-Based Meat Alternatives in Persons with Normal Kidney Function
Authors: Ward Catherine P. , Landry Matthew J. , Cunanan Kristen M. , Raphael Kalani L. , Dant Christopher C. , Gardner Christopher D. , Pao Alan C.
Published: August 2024

Key Points

Eating plant-based meat versus eating animal meat is associated with lower urinary excretion of sulfate, ammonium, phosphorus, and urea nitrogen.

Consuming plant-based meat compared with consuming animal meat is associated with higher urine pH and higher urinary excretion of citrate.

Study findings suggest potential benefits of plant-based meat for patients with kidney disease.

Background

Consuming excess animal meat may exacerbate kidney disorders, such as urinary stone disease and CKD. Plant-based meat alternatives imitate animal meat and replace animal with vegetable protein, but it is unclear whether eating plant-meat confers similar health benefits as eating whole vegetables. We hypothesized that eating plant-meat when compared with animal meat decreases dietary acid load but increases dietary phosphorus and nitrogen.

Methods

The Study With Appetizing Plantfood—Meat Eating Alternatives Trial was a randomized 8-week, crossover trial (NCT03718988) of participants consuming ≥2 servings/d of either plant-meat or animal meat for each 8-week phase. We measured urine sulfate, ammonium, pH, phosphorus, urea nitrogen (UUN), citrate, and creatinine concentrations and serum creatinine and bicarbonate concentrations from stored participant samples from each phase.

Results

At a single site, we enrolled 36 generally healthy participants (mean±SD age 50.2±13.8 years, 67% women, and 69% White). Eating the plant-meat diet versus eating the animal meat diet was associated with lower mean concentration of urine sulfate (−6.7 mEq/L; 95% confidence interval [CI], −11.0 to −2.4), urine ammonium (−4.2 mmol/L; 95% CI, −8.2 to −0.1), urine phosphorus (−9.0 mg/dl; 95% CI, −17.5 to −0.5), and UUN (−124.8 mg/dl; 95% CI, −226.9 to −22.6). Eating plant-meat compared with eating animal meat was associated with higher mean urine pH (+0.3 units; 95% CI, 0.2 to 0.5) and mean urine citrate/creatinine ratio (+111.65; 95% CI, 52.69 to 170.60). After participants consumed a plant-meat diet compared with when they consumed an animal meat diet, mean serum creatinine concentration was lower (−0.07 mg/dl, 95% CI, −0.10 to −0.04), whereas mean serum bicarbonate concentration was not different.

Conclusions

Eating plant-based meat products, compared with eating animal meat, was associated with lower urinary excretion of sulfate, ammonium, phosphorus, and UUN and higher urinary excretion of citrate. Our findings provide rationale for examining whether plant-based meat will benefit patients with kidney disease.

Clinical Trial registry name and registration number:

NCT03718988.
Establishment of NK Cell Natural Immunotherapy for Cancer Prevention and Treatment Using the Natural Terpenes Derived from Forest Phytoncide
Authors: Lin Jianchen
Published: August 2024

The active ingredient of forest phytoncide has many remarkable biological activities, especially in the aspect of anti-tumor. It can activate NK cells, increase the number of NK cells and the expression level of anti-cancer protein in NK cells, induce the self-apoptosis of cancer cells, and help the human body effectively complete the cellular immune anti-cancer mechanism. If we replace ordinary air with natural forest air as a new pressurizing medium and input it into the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, after being processed by hyperbaric oxygen chamber oxygen production technology, the high pressure oxygen of forest phytoncide is generated. At this time, the high pressure oxygen inhaled into the body is different from natural forest air or ordinary air. The fundamental difference is that the high pressure oxygen inhaled into the body at this time contains both high concentration of oxygen and high concentration of phytoncide, moreover the phytoncide concentration and oxygen concentration are much higher than the natural forest air or ordinary air. After it is inhaled by the human body into the alveoli, it can reach the peripheral blood through the pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation, and the high concentration of the active component terpene of phytoncide has an opportunity to directly contact NK cells and fully play the biological activity of activating NK cells. The high pressure oxygen that enters the alveoli simultaneously with phytoncide gas also passes through the pulmonary and systemic circulation, reaches the peripheral blood, Oxygen is released from the oxygenated hemoglobin, passes through the cell membrane and enters the mitochondria in the cells to provide sufficient energy for the physiological activities of NK cells. By applying this basic principle, we can establish a satisfactory NK cell natural immunotherapy for cancer prevention and treatment that can be accepted by humanity in the long run.
Novel, All-Natural Mustard Extract Influences Beef Patty Shelf Stability
Authors: Shaw Claire R. , Wottoon Meagan N. , Epperson Brooklyn S. , Guo Yufei , Van Buren Jessie B. , Nasados James A. , Bass Phillip D. , Lancaster Jessica M. , Popova Inna E. , Colle Michael J.
Published: August 2024

Non-allergenic, plant-based water binders could improve the shelf life of beef patties, thereby reducing food waste. The objective of the current study was to optimize mustard extract addition for improvement of shelf stability and physical appearance of fresh beef patties. Non-allergenic water binder treatments included mustard extract (0.25%, 1.0%, and 2.0%), potato extract (2%; positive control), rosemary extract (2%; positive control), and no binder (negative control). Six batches of each treatment were made with shoulder clod and chuck roll. Two patties from each batch were analyzed for subjective color, objective color, fluid loss, oxidation, and pH. There was a difference between treatments for subjective color (P = 0.001) and objective color a* (P = 0.002). The 0.25% mustard extract-treated patties displayed less discoloration than patties treated with 2% mustard extract. The negative control patties had the highest amount of fluid loss, and rosemary-treated patties had the least (P = 0.014). The greatest amount of oxidation was seen in negative control patties (P = 0.001). Patties treated with mustard extract at all levels performed similarly to the positive controls at reducing oxidation.
Direitos de Aprendizagem em Geografia: o lugar em sua potência
Authors: Dias Juliana Maddalena Trifilio
Published: August 2024

Este artigo procura discutir direitos à aprendizagem em Geografia apresentados pelo MEC como pertencente ao Pacto Nacional pela Alfabetização na Idade Certa. Num cenário de oito direitos para serem trabalhados ao longo do ensino fundamental, o texto foi construído a partir de um deles: “Conhecer e valorizar as relações entre as pessoas e o lugar: os elementos da cultura, as relações afetivas e de identidade com o lugar onde vivem.” Neste sentido a potencialidade da categoria geográfica – lugar – será elucidada a partir do desenvolvimento de uma atividade em sala de aula que serviu como mote para as reflexões da pesquisa e argumentos neste texto. A pesquisa desenvolvida aponta a Geografia Humanista como uma possibilidade de compreensão do universo investigativo na contemporaneidade ao permitir deslocar diferentes sentidos pautados nas experiências dos sujeitos no lugar. Repensar noções como espaço e lugar propiciam a reflexão sobre a apropriação de diferentes sentidos e saberes na escola e fora dela e nos permite conhecer as relações que os sujeitos constroem no lugar.
Retórica, a Ciência da Educação
Authors: Mazzotti Tarso B.
Published: August 2024

O autor examina o problema da cientificidade da Pedagogia (Educação), que é o mesmo de qualquer ciência: o da validade da indução, cuja solução é admitir a eficácia das regras do modus tollens. Estas regras não solucionam por inteiro o problema da validação da inferência indutiva, pois as premissas de seu silogismo sustentam-se em modelos, os quais são objetos de disputas resolvidas por negociações de seus significados. Essas negociações ocorrem nas situações sociais retórica e dialética, das quais resultam os conhecimentos organizados para fins de exposição (didascália). Para o autor, as técnicas retóricas, dialéticas e lógicas (analíticas) constituem, em conjunto, as condições necessárias, ainda que insuficientes, para a produção e exposição de conhecimentos científicos. Recorda que há dois tipos de ciências: as construtivas e as reconstrutivas. As construtivas operam com signos auto referentes e têm por objeto as operações sobre conjunto de signos (lógicas e matemáticas). Enquanto as reconstrutivas partem de comparações para constituírem algum modelo, ou metáfora, que permita apreender e explicar o que elas põem como objeto. O autor inclui a Retórica dentre as ciências reconstrutivas e sustenta que esta examina os limites do axioma modal comum às artes retóricas, educativas e as denominadas poéticas: é possível modificar as crenças, valores e atitudes. O qual é o objeto comum daquelas artes, logo a ciência constituída para dele tratar, a Retórica, também é a ciência das práticas educativas.
Diferença, emancipação e conservação na educação ambiental
Authors: Leite Miriam , Lima Jacqueline
Published: August 2024

Em tempos de certezas deslizantes e identidades instáveis, chama a atenção a persistência da dicotomização das abordagens mais frequentes da educação ambiental, que tendem a se apresentar divididas entre tendências críticas/ emancipatórias e conservadoras/comportamentalistas. Tal demarcação se constitui em relação às diferentes filiações políticas e epistemológicas desse campo, que abriga uma ampla multiplicidade de entendimentos sobre sociedade, ambiente e natureza. No entanto, a pesquisa sobre a EA escolar vem apontando o caráter reducionista dessa classificação, na medida em que expõe o hibridismo que, com frequência, marca os discursos docentes. Neste artigo, que se constrói na interseção de duas pesquisas sobre a educação escolar, exploramos possibilidades de desestabilização de tal binarismo, por proposições do pensamento da diferença, com destaque para a perspectiva pós-marxista da teoria do discurso, conforme desenvolvida pelos cientistas políticos Ernesto Laclau e Chantal Mouffe. Interessam particularmente suas discussões acerca das noções de diferença, articulação e emancipação, pelas questões que trazem ao paradigma epistemológico fundacionalista que sustenta as abordagens que pretendemos problematizar.
Higienismo, imprensa e educação na Parahyba do Norte: o papel da mulher e a pedagogização dos hábitos
Authors: Vasconcelos Larissa Meira , Machado Charliton José dos Santos
Published: August 2024

Este artigo analisa os discursos pedagógicos voltados à conformação de hábitos e valores comportamentais presentes nos jornais da Parahyba do Norte, na Primeira República. Parte-se da premissa de que o fenômeno educacional não se limita à escola, mas se encontra difundido na sociedade. Logo, consideram-se como dotados de viés educativo, impressos que não se direcionam estritamente ao público escolar. Empreende-se, pois, uma reflexão histórica sobre a construção da mulher como pedagoga da nação. Para tal intento, dialoga-se com a Nova História, a qual propõe repensar os conceitos de leitura e de assimilação dos discursos construídos. Trata-se de problematizar as formas de ler e os modos de arquitetar uma Parahyba saudável e educada.
A criação do Grupo Escolar Silveira Brum e seus primeiros anos de funcionamento: relações entre a república e as festas escolares (1912-1930)
Authors: Cabral Talitha Estevam Moreira , Azevedo Denilson Santos de
Published: August 2024

Este artigo versa sobre aspectos referentes ao processo de criação e os primeiros anos de funcionamento do primeiro Grupo Escolar público fundado no município de Muriaé (Minas Gerais), denominado Grupo Escolar Silveira Brum (GESB). A investigação aqui problematizada, especificamente, aborda questões relativas à criação e consolidação do educandário, dando ênfase aos assuntos referentes às festividades escolares ocorridas no estabelecimento de ensino suprarreferenciado. O recorte temporal se justifica em virtude da data de fundação dessa instituição (1912) e o fim da Primeira República no Brasil (1930). Para a consecução do trabalho foram consultados documentos como relatórios do Grupo, ofícios e correspondências enviados à Secretaria do Interior, atas de eventos e outras fontes oriundas de visitas ao Arquivo Público Mineiro (APM), com sede em Belo Horizonte/MG, e ao acervo existente na atual Escola Estadual Doutor Silveira Brum, em Muriaé/MG. Esta análise permitiu identificar que as comemorações no Grupo atendiam aos interesses dos republicanos, que pretendiam se instituir no poder e difundir os ideais de civismo e amor à pátria no Brasil, no início do século XX.
Formação continuada do professor universitário: orientação de estágio com pesquisa
Authors: Oliveira Cláudia Chueire de , Berbel Neusi Aparecida Navas , Vasconcellos Maura Maria Morita
Published: August 2024

Este texto é um dos resultados da pesquisa A teoria e a prática da Metodologia da Problematização com o Arco de Maguerez: um processo em construção. O objetivo foi extrair lições da experiência de construir conhecimentos teórico-práticos da vivência dessa metodologia em estágio curricular do Curso de Pedagogia. Entre os conhecimentos gerados, houve a preocupação de destacar os componentes de formação continuada da equipe de docentes envolvidas. O processo registrado pelas supervisoras / pesquisadoras, decorrente das observações e discussões, e os relatórios de estágio dos alunos formaram o conjunto de informações tratado na pesquisa, de cunho exploratório-descritivo. Como resultado, as lições extraídas confirmam a viabilidade de desenvolvimento do processo de ensino com pesquisa em cursos de graduação, a importância do papel da supervisão permanente, intencional e sistematizada no estágio e a possibilidade de desenvolvimento de trabalhos com a Metodologia da Problematização como alternativa efetiva para os objetivos de estágio, para o propósito de formar o professor-pesquisador e para a formação continuada do docente do ensino superior.
Compromisso e amor como elementos centrais das representações do ser professora de educação infantil
Authors: Machado Laêda Bezerra , Silva Idélia Manassés de Barros
Published: August 2024

Este artigo identifica a estrutura das representações sociais que professoras de Educação Infantil construíram da própria profissão, enfatizando o componente mais forte dessa estrutura: o núcleo central. O referencial orientador da pesquisa foi a abordagem estrutural das representações sociais. Representações funcionam como guias para as ações, constituem um sistema de pré-decodificação da realidade A pesquisa tomou como campo empírico o município de Jaboatão dos Guararapes-PE. Participaram do estudo 134 professoras de creches e pré-escolas vinculadas a instituições públicas e privadas. O procedimento de coleta utilizado foi a associação livre de palavras. Para análise das evocações utilizou-se software EVOC. Os resultados indicaram como elementos centrais dessa estrutura representacional os termos comprometimento, amor, dedicada, dinamismo, carinhosa, alegria e criatividade. Esses elementos constituem o núcleo estruturador dessa representação. Pode-se inferir que as professoras tem uma representação profissionalizada de si e procuram assumir a função com compromisso.
"Smart Parking Systems: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability in Urban Areas"
Authors: Ranwadkar Shreeya P.
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Smart Parking systems are innovative solutions designed to address the challenges faced by drivers when searching for parking spaces, especially in busy urban areas during peak hours. These systems utilize IoT technology deployed on-site to monitor and indicate the availability status of individual parking spaces. Additionally, a mobile application is provided to enable users to conveniently check the availability of parking spaces and easily locate vacant slots. By implementing a Smart Parking system, drivers can save valuable time and avoid the frustrations associated with the daunting task of finding suitable parking spots. Moreover, these systems play a crucial role in alleviating traffic congestion and reducing air pollution in densely populated urban areas.
Segregation of Agronomic Characters in The F2 Generation of Long Beans (Vigna sinensis L.) From Crossing Varieties of Fagiola x Aura Hijau
Authors: Solichah Urip Jamiati , Anwar Syaiful , Kusmiyati Florentina
Published: August 2024

Crossing is one of the breeding programs that can be done to get better plant varieties. Selection is an activity carried out by breeders to determine the seeds that can be planted on subsequent planting. In order to increase the success of selection, segregation need to be determined. The main focus of the study was to determine the frequency distribution and crop segregation. This research was conducted in November 2018 - January 2019 in Agroecotechnopark and Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Breeding, Diponegoro University, Semarang. This studyused F2 seeds from crossing varieties of Fagiola x Aura Hijau. The experimental design was carried out using a single plant design. The results were analyzed using distribution suitability test and chi-square test. Characters that have a normal distribution are plant height, number of leaves, length of pods, and sweetness. The character that is not normally distributed is pod weight. There are two genes that are dominant-recessive epistasis controlling pod weight.
Effect Of Bap (Benzyl amino purine) Concentrations on Shoot Multiplication Of Two Varieties Of Kepok Banana In Vitro
Authors: Ilmiyah Isnanda Rosyidatul , Maftuchah  , Muhidin
Published: August 2024

Banana production in Indonesia has decreased due to the lack of availability of healthy seeds. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of BAP on the multiplication of two banana varieties (Kepok Manurun and Kepok Unti Sayang) by in vitro culture. This study used a completely randomized design (CDR) in a factorial manner with 2 factors. The first factor was the banana variety (Kepok Manurun and Kepok Unti Sayang), the second factor was the concentration of BAP ZPT (0, 1, 2, 3) with 4 replications where each replication consisted of 4 samples, each bottle was planted with 1 plantlet for a total of 128 bottles. The results showed that the concentration of BAP did not effect the multiplication of two kepok banana varieties in vitro. The BAP concentration of 2 ml/l produced the highest number of shoots of 1,91 shoots, the concentration of BAP of 1 ml/l produced the highest number of leaves of 1,52 leaf, while the concentration of BAP 0 ml/l or without BAP result in the highest plant height of 1,05 cm. While the highest number of roots was found in the BAP treatment of 1 ml/l, the number of root tips, the highest root length was found in the BAP treatment 0 ml/l, while the concentration of BAP 2 ml/l produced the highest number of tillers of 1,39 tillers, and the concentration BAP 1 ml/l resulted in a stem diameter of 3,98 cm.
Evidencias psicométricas del Inventario de Autoeficacia para las Inteligencias Múltiples-Revisado (IAMI-R) en adolescentes peruanos
Authors: Barrantes-León Bramwell Fabrizzio , Elera-Mejía Cindy Nicole , Carmen-Bazán Ángel André , Palma-Valladolid Maricielo Chystal , Ipanaqué-Villegas Alejandra Vanessa , Cieza-Sigueñas Luis Ángel , Gamarra-Moncayo José Rolando
Published: August 2024

Este estudio de diseño instrumental analiza las evidencias de validez y confiabilidad del IAMI-R en adolescentes peruanos. Participaron 486 estudiantes de quinto año de secundaria (44.03 % varones y 55.97 % mujeres) de colegios de Chiclayo (65.43 %) y Cajamarca (34.57 %), Perú, con edades entre 15 a 17 años (M = 16.23; DE = .62). La estructura interna fue evaluada mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC) y la fiabilidad mediante los coeficientes omega y alfa ordinal. Se aplicó AFC con el estimador WLSMV para probar el modelo de ocho factores correlacionados, se hallaron índices de ajuste adecuados: X2(1052) = 1786.25, p < .001, CFI = .96, TLI = .96, RMSEA [IC 90%] = .04 [.035 - .041] y SRMR = .05. Los índices de confiabilidad oscilaron entre .82 y .91. Se reportaron diferencias significativas en la percepción de autoeficacia para las inteligencias lógico-matemática, cinestésico corporal, interpersonal, intrapersonal y espacial, donde los varones se autovaloran con más capacidad que las mujeres. Se discuten los resultados y alcances del estudio.
A deaf-centred art-science approach to community engagement with sign language technologies
Authors: O'Boyle Shaun , Mathews Elizabeth , Brosens Caro , Omardeen Rehana , Van Landuyt Davy , Jones Alvean , Quigley Lianne
Published: August 2024

Sign Language Machine Translation (SLMT) is an emerging technology that will primarily impact deaf and hard of hearing communities. Historically, these technologies have been developed by hearing scientists, without input from deaf researchers or community representatives. SignON was a three-year project exploring the application of SLMT, and using a co-creation approach which was led by the European Union of the Deaf. Here we describe an art-science method to engage deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing audiences with SLMT through theatre and performance. We also reflect on the insights, perspectives, and feedback shared by audience members.
In memoriam: Gabriel Toro González (30 de enero de 1932 - 24 de febrero de 2024)
Authors: Arango Uribe Gabriel José
Published: August 2024

Este año nos ha dejado uno de los grandes de las neurociencias en Colombia, Gabriel Toro González, líder en el área de neuropatología a nivel nacional e internacional, autor de múltiples publicaciones, aportes a la ciencia y profesor universitario.
Proveniente de una familia campesina de Concordia, Antioquia, Colombia, desde sus inicios fue un ejemplo de superación, al mostrar un buen desempeño en sus estudios y lograr el apoyo familiar para acabar el bachillerato y luego estudiar Medicina en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, donde posteriormente cursó la Especialización en Patología. En 1959, ganó una beca y viajó a Praga, República Checa, donde hizo su especialización en Neuropatología y obtuvo su Doctorado en Ciencias en la Charles University. A pesar de tener varias ofertas de trabajo en otros países, estaba convencido de que su país era el sitio a donde debía regresar, pero eso no fue fácil, ya que fue rotulado como comunista y vetado en varias instituciones, pero finalmente logró ser nombrado docente en la Universidad Nacional y patólogo en el Hospital San Juan de Dios, donde ejerció de forma continua hasta su infortunado cierre. A pesar de estar pensionado, siguió trabajando varios años más. Desde 1970 se vinculó al Instituto Nacional de Salud, donde participó en investigaciones de salud pública y logró los más altos reconocimientos a su trabajo. También colaboró como consultor y asesor de varias instituciones a nivel nacional e internacional.
Redes de colaboração em bancas de defesa de doutorado caracterização das relações além da tese
Authors: Rodrigues Wellington Barbosa , Mena-Chalco Jesús Pascual
Published: August 2024

A banca de defesa de doutorado representa o ponto culminante da formação de um novo doutor. Normalmente, o orientador da tese convida pesquisadores com vasta experiência para avaliar a tese. Neste estudo, foram analisadas 83 redes de colaboração em bancas de defesa de doutorado na área de Ciência da Informação em 2022. Verificou-se que em 67 das bancas, pelo menos um dos membros possuíam coautoria com o orientador. Apenas três bancas formaram uma rede com o máximo possível de componentes conexos, considerando publicações em um período de 20 anos.
Banks and ESG pillars score: Does cybersecurity policy matter?
Authors: Bruno Elena , Iacoviello Giuseppina , Casella Raffaele
Published: August 2024

This paper investigates the relationship between cybersecurity policy and the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pillar scores in banks, considering the geographical area (European and non-European), the size (total assets), and the profitability (pre-tax return on assets) from 2017 to 2022 by incorporating and building on previous studies. The results show that the data are both significant and non-significant in terms of using a one-way ANOVA approach. Specifically, a significant relationship was found between cyber policy and the governance (GOV) and social (SOC) component indicators, except for major banks. The cyber policy may be responsible for an increase in the environmental (ENV) pillar scores in the European subsample.
Evaluation of Newton's Law Learning
Authors: Hernández Suárez Cesar Augusto , Núñez Raúl Prada , Álvarez Macea Fermín Rafael
Published: August 2024

The Force Concept Inventory is a test to determine the level of conceptual knowledge of students about mechanical physics and to evaluate the effectiveness of different teaching strategies on the conceptual component of learning.  The test was applied with the purpose of knowing the level of conceptualization of the students who study the subject of Physics in a basic and medium educational institution. The results of the pre-test gave to know the students' level of conceptualization and offered information for the elaboration of workshops based on real physical situations to elaborate force diagrams. The results of the post-test allowed estimating Hake's learning gain and showed evidence about the students' conceptual evolution and information to develop future teaching activities about Newton's laws