bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Analgesic efficacy of dexamethasone versus dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to ropivacaine in ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block for post-operative pain relief in caesarean section: A prospective randomised controlled study
Authors: Singla Nitika , Garg Kamakshi , Jain Richa , Malhotra Aaina , Singh Mirley Rupinder , Grewal Anju 
Published: September 2021

Background and Aims:Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is commonly used to treat post-operative pain after lower abdominal surgeries. The aim of this randomised controlled study was to assess the efficacy of addition of dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone to ropivacaine in TAP block and compare the two for post-operative pain relief in caesarean section.Methods:A hundred parturients (18–45 years) undergoing caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia received ultrasound-guided (USG) bilateral TAP block with 50ml of 3mg/kg ropivacaine along with 0.1mg/kg dexamethasone (Group A) or 1μg/kg dexmedetomidine (Group B) in this prospective, randomised, double-blind study. Time to initial self-reporting of post-operative pain, time to first rescue analgesic demand, visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain haemodynamic parameters and adverse effects if any were noted, andaPvalue < 0.005 was considered as statistically significant.Results:Time to initial self-reporting of post-operative pain (411.35 vs. 338.20 min,P< 0.005) and time to first rescue analgesic (474.30 vs. 407.30 min,P< 0.005) were significantly longer in group B as compared to group A. VAS score at the time of initial self-reporting of pain was significantly lower in group B. No significant haemodynamic changes or side-effects were noted.Conclusion:Addition of dexmedetomidine to ropivacaine as compared with dexamethasone in bilateral TAP block following caesarean section prolongs the time to initial post-operative pain and time to first rescue analgesic consumption.
Evaluation of analgesic efficacy of superficial cervical plexus block in patients undergoing modified radical mastoidectomy: A randomised controlled trial
Authors: Deepika Vijaya , Ahuja Vanita , Thapa Deepak , Gombar Satinder , Gupta Nitin 
Published: September 2021

Background and Aims:Intravenous analgesics and local infiltration are used for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing mastoidectomy. No randomised controlled trial (RCT) has so far determined response rates of pain reduction after ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) in adult patients undergoing modified radical mastoidectomy.Methods:This double-blind RCT was conducted in 30 adult patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade I/II undergoing modified radical mastoidectomy. The primary outcome was a reduction in the visual analogue scale (VAS) score. Secondary outcomes were postoperative diclofenac consumption, haemodynamics, and occurrence of any adverse events. All patients received general anaesthesia. At the end of the surgery, patients were randomised to either Group ‘Block’ (n= 15) ultrasound guided SCPB with 5 mL ropivacaine 0.5% or Group ‘No block’ (n= 15). All patients received intravenous (IV) paracetamol 1 g every 6 hourly and rescue analgesic IV diclofenac 75 mg if VAS score >4.Results:Patients in Group ‘Block’ reported lower VAS score at rest versus Group ‘No block’ at 1 h postoperatively (P= 0.012). VAS score on movement was lower in patients of Group ‘Block’ compared to Group ‘No block’ at 1 h (P= 0.010), 4 h (P= 0.035), 8 h (P= 0.027), and 12 h (*P= 0.003) postoperatively. Diclofenac consumption was lower in patients of Group ‘Block’ (P= 0.041). No adverse effects were reported.Conclusion:Postoperative ultrasound-guided SCPB produced higher response rates in terms of reduction in VAS score in patients undergoing modified radical mastoidectomy.
Case Report: Paucisymptomatic College-Age Population as a Reservoir for Potentially Neutralization-Resistant Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Variants
Authors: Neuman Benjamin W. , Brashear Wesley A. , Brun Marcel , Chaki Sankar P. , Fischer Rebecca S. B. , Guidry Sierra J. , Hill Joshua E. , Hillhouse Andrew E. , Johnson Charles D. , Kahl-McDonagh Melissa M. , Metz Richard P. , Rice-Ficht Allison C. , Shuford Jennifer A. , Skaggs Tiffany A. , Stull Matthew A. , Threadgill David W. , Akpalu Yao , Zuelke Kurt 
Published: September 2021

ABSTRACT.
To better understand the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant lineage distribution in a college campus population, we carried out viral genome surveillance over a 7-week period from January to March 2021. Among the sequences were three novel viral variants: BV-1 with a B.1.1.7/20I genetic background and an additional spike mutation Q493R, associated with a mild but longer-than-usual COVID-19 case in a college-age person, BV-2 with a T478K mutation on a 20B genetic background, and BV-3, an apparent recombinant lineage. This work highlights the potential of an undervaccinated younger population as a reservoir for the spread and generation of novel variants. This also demonstrates the value of whole genome sequencing as a routine disease surveillance tool.
experiência de modelagem urbana a partir de nuvem de pontos na ferramenta Revit
Authors: Moreira Lorena Claudia de Souza , Mota Paula Pontes , Amorim Arivaldo Leão de 
Published: September 2021

Devido ao crescimento, complexidade urbana, alta demanda por controle, eficiência e uso de processos mais sustentáveis, a organização da informação é essencial e tem gerado interesse no desenvolvimento de modelos urbanos que possam contribuir para o aprimoramento da gestão das cidades. Nesse sentido, a abordagem do City Information Modeling (CIM) envolve um conjunto de tecnologias, padrões e processos para planejar, construir e gerenciar a infraestrutura da cidade. Este artigo apresenta e discute a produção de modelos geométricos urbanos, baseados em nuvem de pontos, para o propósito de modelagem de informações da cidade. O processo de criação do modelo foi desenvolvido em quatro etapas: (1) captura de imagens aéreas e terrestres; (2) geração de nuvens de pontos e ortofotos; (3) produção de modelos geométricos; e (4) edição de texturas e sua aplicação. Como resultado, um modelo geométrico compatível com o CityGML LoD 2 foi obtido para cada construção de cada um dos três blocos trabalhados, com as texturas aplicadas às superfícies externas. Como contribuição, o artigo apresenta o fluxo de trabalho do processo, as limitações das ferramentas empregadas e as soluções adotadas para superá-las.
Tecnologia aplicada no estande de vendas: estudo inicial de implementação de realidade aumentada
Authors: Campos Ana Beatriz Ribeiro 
Published: September 2021

Apesar de muito se falar em Realidade Virtual e Realidade Aumentada, costumamos a vê-las apenas aplicadas a videogames, sem muitos estudos em outros setores como o mercado imobiliário. Nesse sentido, o artigo apresenta o início do estudo de implementação da tecnologia em stand de vendas. O estudo foi desenvolvido na disciplina Realidade Virtual e Aumentada para Engenheiros do Programa de Engenharia Civil da COPPE - UFRJ, e apresentará os resultados a pesquisa bibliográfica feita, a modelagem em 3D e o desenvolvimento de aplicação de Realidade Aumentada. Analisando as limitações encontradas nos poucos estudos da área aplicada ao setor imobiliário, destacando sua singularidade, e a aplicação alcançada. Esse artigo se mostra de suma importância por iniciar os estudos diante a uma tecnologia ainda não muito difundida, mas promissora no setor, visto a sua redução de custos, e recursos naturais e energéticos.
O BILETRAMENTO DA EDUCAÇÃO BILÍNGUE ELETIVA NO ESTADO DE RONDÔNIA
Authors: Mateus Lucas Amâncio 
Published: September 2021

A presente obra trata de um estudo das séries iniciais do Ensino Fundamental em escola Bilíngue em Porto Velho, estado de Rondônia e teve o intuito de descrever e analisar todo o processo de Biletramento, ou seja, a escola proporciona habilidades sociais em dois idiomas, proporcionando aos alunos tornarem-se sujeitos bilíngues com vasto repertório linguístico. Na obra, constam-se inerentes, pesquisa de campo e entrevistas com alunos e professores, assim, dentre as contribuições da pesquisa, o biletramento, na aquisição da Língua Portuguesa e da Língua Inglesa, nesse caso, a Educação Bilíngue Eletiva, como uma questão transversal do currículo. Além disso, conforme cita Megale (2020), há uma formação de professores que se encarregam também de uma dimensão política capaz de suscitar discussões sobre os privilégios do contexto que atuam e dos sujeitos envolvidos. Assim, o indivíduo bilíngue possui repertório linguístico e pode falar e escrever em duas línguas distintas.
Carcass and meat traits of goats fed diets containing cottonseed cake
Authors: de Assis Dallyson Yehudi Coura , de Oliveira Fabiano Almeida , Santos Edson Mauro , de Gouvêa Ana Alice Lima , de Carvalho Bruna Maria Aparecida , Nascimento Camila de Oliveira , Cirne Luís Gabriel Alves , Pina Douglas dos Santos , Pires Aureliano José Vieira , Alba Henry Daniel Ruiz , de Carvalho Gleidson Giordano Pinto 
Published: September 2021

Abstract. The cottonseed cake has the necessary nutritional characteristics
to be able to substitute the traditional ingredients (such as soybean meal)
and reduce the costs of the diet. However, it is necessary to determine the
best level of inclusion of cottonseed cake in the diets of fattening goats
to improve meat production and quality. The objective of this study was to
evaluate carcass and meat traits of feedlot goats fed diets containing
cottonseed cake replacing soybean meal (33 %, 66 % and 100 %). Thirty-two
uncastrated Boer crossbred goats (4 months old, 16 ± 2 kg initial body
weight) were used in a completely randomized experimental design. Replacing
soybean meal with cottonseed did not compromise (P> 0.05)
slaughter weight, carcass traits (dressing percentage, loin-eye area and
back-fat thickness), primal cuts or carcass morphometric measurements;
moisture, protein, or total lipid contents of meat; or the physicochemical
traits of color (L*, a* and b* coordinates), pH, shear force, and cooking
loss. However, there was a reduction (P=0.001) in the mineral matter
content (from 1.08 % to 0.97 %) and an increase (P=0.006) in the
cholesterol content (from 50.85 to 70.55 mg/100 g of meat) of the meat as
the dietary levels of cottonseed cake were increased. Based on the results
of production and meat quality, we recommend using cottonseed cake as an
alternative protein source to replace up to 100 % of soybean meal in
feedlot goat diets.