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Pesquisa em saúde e meio ambiente: uma perspectiva em atenção primária de saúde - Volume 5
Authors: Silva Maria Raimunda Chagas , Silva Darlan Ferreira da , Ribeiro Daniela Alves Flexa , Martins Thalyson Costa 
Published: October 2024

O objetivo desta obra é divulgar a Pesquisa em Saúde e Meio Ambiente: enfoque na atenção primária de saúde. Trata de diversas situações de conhecimentos dos profissionais da saúde em abordagens da saúde situada em unidade básica de saúde do Maranhão, que passa por áreas como perfil clínico, transtorno do espectro autista, diabetes mellitus, sintomas da síndrome de burnout, epidemiológico da hanseníase e ansiedade, Desafios ao manejo de dermatoses e saudável ao convívio social para contribuir para bancos de dados do Estado do Maranhão.
A Study on the Role of Microfinance in Women’s Empowerment in India
Authors: Archana B. , Mathivanan B. 
Published: October 2024

Microfinance is a manner wherein loans, credit, coverage, get right of entry to savings debts, and money transfers are furnished to small commercial enterprise owners and entrepreneurs inside the underdeveloped components of India. The beneficiaries of microfinance are individuals who do not have access to those conventional economic sources. While availing of such loans the customers are having lots of apprehensions in their minds. They do not rely on borrowings so easily which makes them get the perfect information regarding such borrowings. The customer wants to know how such borrowings would impact them financially and psychologically with their commitments. This paper provides the opinion of the customers on the advantages of microfinance amenities. It also gives sufficient insights regarding the various difficulties and problems faced by customers in utilizing microfinance amenities. The sample considered for this study is 200 respondents who are availing of different microfinance facilities. Statistical techniques like mean and median are used to analyze and interpret the data. With the help of the data analysis the findings, recommendations, and conclusions are drawn accordingly.
Improving the sensory and chemical characteristics of functional yogurt fortified with cardamom extract (<i>Elettaria cardamomum</i> L.)
Authors: Ismael Firas , Alameri Zainab , Kadhim Ali , Hussein Ahmed , Mahdi Saleh , Awda Jasim , Hadi Sara 
Published: October 2024

Abstract: This study aimed to assess the effects of aqueous cardamom extract on chemical and sensory qualities of yogurt fortified with cardamom extract. Four different concentrations of cardamom extract (100, 150, 200, and 250 μg.L-1) were incorporated into yogurt, along with a control group without adding cardamom. The moisture content, total protein, carbohydrates, pH, peroxide value, and sensory properties (taste, flavor, and smell) were evaluated. The results show that cardamom extract had no significant effect on the moisture, protein, or carbohydrate content of yoghurt when compared to the control. However, a drop in lipid, pH and peroxide value was seen in cardamom-fortified yoghurt, indicating enhanced lipid quality. Treatments supplemented with 200 and 250 μg.L-1 of extract showed the highest sensory scores. Overall, this study suggests that aqueous cardamom extract holds promise as a functional ingredient to improve yogurt quality and sensory qualities, potentially providing health benefits to consumers.
Background: Yogurt is typically processed from cream, milk, or partially or completely skimmed milk, and may include additional ingredients such as vitamins, skimmed milk powder, lactose, lactalbumin, lactoglobulin, or modified whey. Cardamom encompasses two plant varieties, Elettaria and Amomum, belonging to the ginger family. These types are triangular in cross-section, bear seeds in bundles, and possess a thin outer membrane encasing black seeds. Whole milk yogurt was fortified with four different concentrations of aqueous cardamom extract. A control group of plain whole milk yogurt without additives was also prepared. The chemical and sensory properties of yogurt types were analyzed immediately after manufacturing and storage for 1, 3 and 7 days at 5 ±1 °C.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the effects of aqueous cardamom extract on chemical and sensory qualities, which are critical for functional foods, of functional yogurt made from raw, whole cow's milk. Four concentrations (100, 150, 200, and 250 μg.L-1) of cardamom extract were incorporated into yogurt, along with a control group without added cardamom. The moisture content, total protein, carbohydrates, pH, peroxide value, and sensory properties (taste, flavor, and smell) were evaluated.
Materials and Methods: Raw, whole cow's milk was used to make yogurt production in the laboratory. Five kilograms of raw, full-fat cow's milk was heated for 10 minutes at 90 °C, then cooled to 42 °C and divided into two parts. The first was divided into four fractions, each receiving a different concentration of cardamom extract: 100, 150, 200, and 250 μg/L, representing treatments T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively. The second part remained untreated and served as the control treatment (C) for yogurt production.
THE EFFECT OF GROUP COUNSELING WITH STORYTELLING TECHNIQUES ASSISTED BY ANIMATION VIDEOS ON THE MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR OF STUDENTS AT PONDOK PESANTREN AL-ITTIFAQIAH
Authors: Putra Bela Janare , Kusnadi Kusnadi , Sari Oktaviani Mulya 
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini berjudul “Pengaruh Bimbingan Konseling dengan Teknik Storytelling Berbantuan Video Animasi Terhadap Perilaku Maladaptif Santri di Pondok Pesantren Ittifaqiah”. Perilaku maladaptif adalah perilaku yang tidak diinginkan, misalnya memukul, melempar barang, atau menyakiti diri sendiri. Dengan cara mengatasi perilaku maladatif anak yang pernah dilakukan oleh guru yaitu dengan memberikan ancaman kepada anak setelah kejadian berlangsung, kadang guru hanya mendengarkan penuturan anak tanpa menindak lanjuti masalah yang ada. Sehingga perlu adanya upaya yang harus dilakukan agar dapat menurunkan perilaku maladaptif pada santri agar memiliki perilaku yang lebih baik yakni dengan menggunakan sebuah layanan dalam bimbingan dan konseling yaitu bimbingan kelompok dan mengunakan sebuah teknik yaitu teknik storytelling dengan berbantuan video animasi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui, pertama perilaku maladaptif santri sebelum diberikan bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik storytelling berbantuan video animasi. Kedua, perilaku maladaptif santri sesudah diberikan teknik storytelling berbantuan video animasi. Dan ketiga, untuk mengetahui pengaruh bimbingan kelmpok dengan teknik storytelling berbantuan video animasi terhadap santri di pondok pesantren ittifaqiah. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian eksperimen dan desain one group pretest-posttest. Dari jumlah populasi 52 santri diambil 8 sampel. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan dokumentasi dan angket dengan jumlah 22 pernyataan yang telah dilakukan uji validitas rhitung > rtabel dengan range nilai rhitung 0,328-0,823 dan rtabel 0,279. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji normalitas dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perilaku maladaptif pada santri pondok pesantren ittifaqiah mayoritas berada pada kategori mulai berkurang (MB) dengan nilai 402,25. Dari hasil uji normalitas dipeoleh 1,526 dan hipotesis diperoleh 3,4. Maka dari itu, bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik storytelling berbantuan video animasi berpengaruh terhadap perilaku maladaptif santri di pondok pesantren ittifaqiah.
A Hybrid Spatial Fuzzy Inference and CNN Approach for Forecasting Changes in Remote Sensing
Authors: Le Minh Hoang 
Published: October 2024

Satellite cloud images, captured by Earth observation satellites, provide crucial information for weather forecasting, aviation, natural resource management, and disaster response. This study presents a novel method for detecting changes in satellite cloud images, combining convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for feature extraction with a spatial complex fuzzy inference system (CFIS). The CNNs effectively capture color channel features in the image blurring and deblurring processes, while the CFIS models the spatiotemporal relationships in the data. Experiments conducted on a US Navy satellite image dataset demonstrate the effectiveness and stability of our proposed method, outperforming related studies in terms of both root mean square error (RMSE) and R-squared (R2) metrics.
Spatial Dimensions of Multi-Criteria Analysis
Authors: Rinner Claus 
Published: October 2024

<p>Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) has been introduced to GIS about 15 years ago. Decision rules that have been implemented in the GIS environment include weighted linear combination, analytical hierarchy process, ideal point analysis, concordance-discordance analysis, and ordered weighted averaging. The spatial dimensions of MCDM include spatially distributed decision-makers and decision alternatives, decision objectives relating to geographical objects, and a non-uniform weighting across space. However, few (if any) MCDM methods incorporate spatial relationships in the decision rule itself. This presentation suggests using geographical weighting to influence the calculation of aggregated suitability scores. Inverse distance-based weights are used to adapt the suitability of locations to their neighbours’ scores. This method was implemented in the thematic mapping package CommonGIS, and applied to a site selection problem to demonstrate the usefulness of geographically weighted MCDM. Through its interactive cartography, CommonGIS supports the application of geographical weighting in conjunction with other spatial dimensions of multi-criteria analysis. </p>
Using Multi-Criteria Analysis to Estimate Retail Site Attractiveness for the Huff Model
Authors: Rinner Claus , Matadeen Renacin , Swales Stephen J. 
Published: October 2024

<p>The Huff model is an advanced trade area delineation technique widely used in retail site selection. It is based on site attractiveness and distance, and models probabilities of customers patronizing specific retail locations. In this research, we examine the suitability of multi-criteria analysis (MCA) to estimate the attractiveness parameter in the Huff model. In a case study of shopping centres in Toronto, we illustrate that MCA provides a suitable framework for retail site attractiveness. However, variations in the MCA technique have noticeable impacts on the Huff model results. </p>
Association between sarcopenia and osteoporosis: the cross-sectional study from NHANES 1999–2020 and a bi-directions Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Zhu Yuan , Zeng Qingyue , Shi Yi , Qin Yu , Liu Simin , Yang Yuhao , Qiu Yu , Pan Mengjia , An Zhenmei , Li Shuangqing 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundOsteoporosis (OP) and sarcopenia are prevalent musculoskeletal conditions among the elderly. Nevertheless, the causal relationship between sarcopenia and OP remains a subject of controversy and uncertainty. In this study, we employed cross-sectional analysis and Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the intricate relationship between sarcopenia and OP.MethodsThe cross-sectional study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 1999-2020, which involved in 116,876 participants. It assessed the correlation between sarcopenia, osteoporosis (OP), and bone mineral density (BMD) using Chi-square tests, T-tests, and a multiple logistic regression model. Additionally, we conducted Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the causal effects of sarcopenia-related characteristics (ALM) on OP. We employed IVW, sensitivity analysis, heterogeneity testing, and other methods for MR. The ALM data was sourced from the UK Biobank (n=450,243), while the aggregated data on OP was obtained from GWAS statistics (n=53,236).ResultsIn this cross-sectional analysis, we observed that in the multivariate logistic regression model, without adjusting for any variables, OP emerged as a risk factor for sarcopenia [OR 95% CI = 1.90 (1.13-3.18), P = 0.02]. Following adjustments for gender, age, BMI, and biochemical variables, OP retained its status as a risk factor for sarcopenia [OR 95% CI = 3.54 (1.91-6.54), P &lt; 0.001]. Moreover, after accounting for all variables, OP emerged as an independent risk factor for sarcopenia [OR 95% CI = 4.57 (1.47-14.22), P = 0.01].In the MR analysis, we uncovered that femoral neck BMD (FN BMD), lumbar spine BMD (LS BMD), and forearm bone mineral density (FA BMD) exerted a direct causal influence on ALM [FA BMD: OR 95% CI = 1.028 (1.008, 1.049), p = 0.006; FN BMD: OR (95% CI) = 1.131 (1.092, 1.170), p = 3.18E-12; LS BMD: OR (95% CI) = 1.080 (1.062, 1.098), p = 2.86E-19].ConclusionOur study has revealed a positive correlation between OP and the prevalence of sarcopenia. It suggests a potentially robust causal relationship between OP and sarcopenia. Notably, OP appears to be associated with a higher likelihood of losing ALM, and a significant loss of ALM may contribute to a decline in LS BMD.
Survey of in vitro fertilization add-ons in Japan (Izanami project)
Authors: Shionoya N. , Yamada M. , Harada S. , Shirasawa H. , Jwa S. Chik , Kuroda K. , Harada M. , Osuga Y. 
Published: October 2024

ObjectiveTo identify any correlations between evidence levels, adoption rates, and additional costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) add-ons.DesignOnline survey.SubjectsThe survey was conducted in 621 assisted reproductive technology-registered facilities that are members of the Japanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology from December 22, 2021, to February 13, 2022.ExposureThe survey included details regarding the specific add-on modalities employed and their associated costs; inquiries pertained to the fertility healthcare infrastructure in Japan before the implementation of the National Health Insurance scheme.Main outcome measuresThe correlation between the adoption rate and cost of IVF add-ons and their evidence levels were analyzed. The evidence level of the add-on treatments was classified into Green, Amber, and Red categories based on the United Kingdom’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and Cochrane systematic reviews.ResultsA total of 438 eligible responses were analyzed, with clinics constituting 70.9% of the respondents’ facilities. A total of 18 add-ons were assessed, and 96.5% (423/438) of facilities used at least one add-on. A positive correlation of the adoption rate and an inverse correlation of the cost with the evidence level of the IVF add-on treatment were observed (not significant). Outpatient clinics, defined as medical facilities with no beds, had a significantly higher adoption rate (Amber, 65.7%; Red, 52.0%) of add-ons than other facilities, regardless of the evidence rating, although the costs were similar across all site attributes.ConclusionAccumulating evidence on the efficacy and safety of add-ons will lead to the development of medical care with a high-cost benefit, as an increase in the adoption rate and a decrease in cost are expected when limiting to medical care with a high level of evidence.
The impact of maternal anti-inflammatory drugs on surgical anesthesia-induced neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment in offspring mice
Authors: Chai Dongdong , Jiang Hong , Liu Hua 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundThe impact of maternal surgery combined with general anesthesia on neuroinflammation and the development of learning and memory impairment in offspring remains unclear. This study utilized a pathogen-free laparotomy model to investigate these changes during the second trimester, as well as their response to anti-inflammatory therapy.MethodsC57BL/6 pregnant mice at the 14.5-day embryo stage (E 14.5) were either exposed to sevoflurane anesthesia alone or underwent laparotomy procedure. The neuroinflammatory response was evaluated at 7, 14, 21, and 28 days postnatal (P7, P14, P21, P28). Tau phosphorylation and cognitive ability were assessed at P28 and P30, respectively. The impact of perioperative administration of ibuprofen (60 mg/kg) on these aforementioned changes was subsequently evaluated.ResultsIn the laparotomy group, levels of inflammatory factors (IL-4, IL-8, IL-17A, TGF-β, M-CSF, CCL2) in the brains of offspring mice, including the cerebral cortex and hippocampus, remained consistently elevated from P7 to P28. At P14, while the majority of inflammatory cytokine has no statistical difference, there was still a significant reactivation of inflammatory cytokines observed in the frontal cortex and hippocampus at P28. Furthermore, abnormal phosphorylation of tau and deficits in learning and memory were observed at P28 and P30. Administration of perioperative ibuprofen led to improvements in cognitive performance, reduction of systemic inflammation, and inhibiting abnormal phosphorylation of tau in the frontal cortex and hippocampus.ConclusionOur findings indicate that cognitive dysfunction is correlated with elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines and tau phosphorylation. Cognitive impairment and tau phosphorylation after laparotomy can persist at least until P28. Anti-inflammatory medications have been shown to enhance cognitive function by rapidly reducing inflammation in the brain, while also impacting neurological changes. This discovery may have implications for the development of treatment strategies aimed at managing cognitive impairment in post-operative patients.
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for long-term post-stroke cognitive impairment: a DTI case report
Authors: Chen Xixi , Zhou Zhiqing , Chong Kayee , Zhao Jingjun , Wu Yuwei , Ren Meng , Huang Yu , Chen Songmei , Shan Chunlei 
Published: October 2024

PurposeLong-term post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) exhibits an accelerated rate of long-term cognitive decline, which can impair communication, limit social engagement, and increase rate of institutional dependence. The aim of this case report is to provide evidence for the potential of home-based transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) for home-bound patients with severe, long-term PSCI.MethodsA 71-year-old male suffered a stroke two and a half years ago, which imaging reported foci of cerebral infarction visible in the left temporal and parietal lobes. The patient was performed taVNS twice a day for 30 min, 5 times a week for 8 weeks. The patient was evaluated the changes of cognitive function and brain white matter at 4 time points: baseline (t0), 4 weeks without taVNS after baseline (t1), 4 weeks of intervention (t2), and 8 weeks of intervention (t3). The effect of taVNS on white matter changes was visualized by DTI.ResultsAfter 8 weeks of taVNS treatment, the scores of Montreal cognitive assessment improved and the time to complete the shape trails test decreased. The DTI results showed that white matter in bilateral dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex remodeled after taVNS.ConclusionEight-week home-based taVNS may be beneficial to long-term PSCI. Further studies of home-based taVNS treating patients with long-term PSCI are needed.
Investigating the effect of template head models on Event-Related Potential source localization: a simulation and real-data study
Authors: Depuydt Emma , Criel Yana , De Letter Miet , van Mierlo Pieter 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionEvent-Related Potentials (ERPs) are valuable for studying brain activity with millisecond-level temporal resolution. While the temporal resolution of this technique is excellent, the spatial resolution is limited. Source localization aims to identify the brain regions generating the EEG data, thus increasing the spatial resolution, but its accuracy depends heavily on the head model used. This study compares the performance of subject-specific and template-based head models in both simulated and real-world ERP localization tasks.MethodsSimulated data mimicking realistic ERPs was created to evaluate the impact of head model choice systematically, after which subject-specific and template-based head models were used for the reconstruction of the data. The different modeling approaches were also applied to a face recognition dataset.ResultsThe results indicate that the template models capture the simulated activity less accurately, producing more spurious sources and identifying less true sources correctly. Furthermore, the results show that while creating more accurate and detailed head models is beneficial for the localization accuracy when using subject-specific head models, this is less the case for template head models. The main N170 source of the face recognition dataset was correctly localized to the fusiform gyrus, a known face processing area, using the subject-specific models. Apart from the fusiform gyrus, the template models also reconstructed several other sources, illustrating the localization inaccuracies.DiscussionWhile template models allow researchers to investigate the neural generators of ERP components when no subject-specific MRIs are available, it could lead to misinterpretations. Therefore, it is important to consider a priori knowledge and hypotheses when interpreting results obtained with template head models, acknowledging potential localization errors.
One Health Index applied to countries in South America
Authors: Sibim Alessandra Cristiane , Chiba de Castro Wagner Antonio , Kmetiuk Louise Bach , Biondo Alexander Welker 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionThe One Health concept has proposed an integrated and unified approach aiming for health balance and enhancement by recognizing the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed global One Health initiatives and policy improvement toward preventive measures for future pandemics, particularly of zoonotic origin. Such a scenario may be particularly relevant for South America, which is considered highly vulnerable due to its natural biodiversity superposed to socioeconomic and environmental issues, demanding effective methods and indicators for proper One Health strategies and goals that are aligned with macroregional contexts.MethodsAccordingly, the present study aimed to assess the One Health Index (OHI) in South American countries, along with potential interactions with socioeconomic indicators. The results obtained using clustering analysis and permutational multivariate analysis of variance (PERMANOVA) have revealed a positive association between the OHI and the Human Development Index (HDI) but not with gross domestic product (GDP).ResultsAlthough South American countries with political stability, robust investment in health, and progressive policies have shown a higher OHI, better environmental health is not associated with better human and animal health. In addition, although the Amazon biome— spanning 9 of the 12 South American countries—has positively impacted environmental health, this benefit contrasts with the rudimentary local human health systems, highlighting the complexity of One Health within the South American context. The lack of stronger indicators for animal health was also considered an important weak point for a true OHI assessment. Nonetheless, countries with more developed livestock have presented better animal health, which may not reflect an overall animal health indicator, as companion and wildlife animal health indicators were not available.DiscussionAlthough lower (within-country) scale analysis such as states and metropolitan areas may better shape internal differences, the study herein has clearly shown One Health inequalities and challenges among South American countries. Equally important, forests and other natural areas in developing countries, particularly the Amazon, should receive incentives to promote sustainable economic growth. This approach would help prevent sacrificing environmental health for the benefit of human and livestock animal health.