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O Uso do Ultrassom na Lipodistrofia: Um Estudo Bibliográfico / The Use of Ultrasound in Lipodystrophy: A Bibliographic Study
Authors: Costa Andressa Da Silva , Santos Jessica Jesus dos , Carneiro Manoela Rios Trindade 
Published: May 2022

Resumo: A lipodistrofia localizada está entre as principais disfunções estéticas que acometem o público feminino que procuram por tratamentos estéticos. Essa disfunção acomete o tecido adiposo, também conhecido como camada sobcutânea de gordura ou hipoderme. Para o tratamento da lipodistrofia localiza algumas técnicas tem sido indicadas, tais como o uso do ultrassom. Diante do exposto, este estudo tem como objetivo geral apresentar os principais impactos do ultrassom no tratamento de pacientes com lipodistrofia localizada a partir de um estudo de revisão integrativa da literatura. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza bibliográfica a ser elaborada com base em textos já publicados tais como livros, artigos e dissertações. Os textos serão coletados na biblioteca virtual, Minha Biblioteca, e nas bases de dados Schoolar Google, Lilacs e Scielo. Após leitura analítica dos textos selecionados, dar-se-á início a organização das ideias primárias e secundárias e, por fim, a sintetização e escrita das ideias para a construção lógica do trabalho. Assim, acredita-se que os seus resultados contribuirão cientificamente para o desenvolvimento de estudos na área de Estética e Cosmética bem como para auxiliar os pacientes no momento de decidir pelas melhoras técnicas.Palavras-chave: Estética; Lipodistrofia localizada; Ultrassom. Abstract: Localized lipodystrophy is among the main aesthetic dysfunctions that affect the female public looking for aesthetic treatments. This dysfunction affects the adipose tissue, also known as the subcutaneous layer of fat or hypodermis. For the treatment of localized lipodystrophy, some techniques have been indicated, such as the use of ultrasound. Given the above, this study aims to present the main impacts of ultrasound in the treatment of patients with localized lipodystrophy from an integrative literature review study. This is a bibliographic research to be elaborated based on previously published texts such as books, articles and dissertations. The texts will be collected in the virtual library, Minha Biblioteca, and in the Schoolar Google, Lilacs and Scielo databases. After an analytical reading of the selected texts, the organization of primary and secondary ideas will begin and, finally, the synthesis and writing of ideas for the logical construction of the work. Thus, it is believed that its results will contribute scientifically to the development of studies in the area of Aesthetics and Cosmetics as well as to help patients when deciding on technical improvements.
A Importância do Animal de Estimação no Desenvolvimetno Infantil / The Importance of Domestic Pets in Child Development
Authors: Lenares Bruna , Oliveira Janaina Silva 
Published: May 2022

Resumo: Especialmente para as crianças, os animais de estimação podem ser maravilhosos facilitadores sociais. As crianças são mais propensas a se aproximar e interagir com outra criança que está brincando com um animal de estimação. Desta forma, o animal de estimação pode ser uma ponte entre uma criança menos sociável e extrovertida e outros potenciais companheiros. O próprio animal de estimação pode ser um objeto social para as crianças devido à natureza de seu relacionamento. Nesse contexto, o objetivo geral desse estudo é verificar os principais benefícios dos animais de estimação no desenvolvimento social, cognitivo e emocional das crianças. Para alcançar o objetivo proposto foi utilizada a pesquisa descritiva de natureza qualitativa e revisão bibliográfica. Os resultados mostram que animais de estimação ou animais domésticos podem ser um elemento importante para o desenvolvimento da criança em todos os seus aspectos: físico e emocional. Palavras-Chave: Animais de estimação. Benefícios. Desenvolvimento Infantil. Abstract: Especially for children, pets can be wonderful social facilitators. Children are more likely to approach and interact with another child who is playing with a pet. In this way, the pet can be a bridge between a less sociable and outgoing child and other potential companions. The pet itself can be a social object for children due to the nature of their relationship. In this context, the general objective of this study is to verify the main benefits of pets in the social, cognitive and emotional development of children. To achieve the proposed objective, descriptive research of a qualitative nature and literature review were used. The results show that Pets or domestic animals can be an important element for the child's development in all its aspects: physical and emotional.Keywords: Pets. Benefits. Child development.
Treatment effect optimisation in dynamic environments
Authors: Berrevoets Jeroen , Verboven Sam , Verbeke Wouter 
Published: May 2022

AbstractApplying causal methods to fields such as healthcare, marketing, and economics receives increasing interest. In particular, optimising the individual-treatment-effect – often referred to as uplift modelling – has peaked in areas such as precision medicine and targeted advertising. While existing techniques have proven useful in many settings, they suffer vividly in a dynamic environment. To address this issue, we propose a novel optimisation target that is easily incorporated in bandit algorithms. Incorporating this target creates a causal model which we name anuplifted contextual multi-armed bandit. Experiments on real and simulated data show the proposed method to effectively improve upon the state-of-the-art. All our code is made available online athttps://github.com/vub-dl/u-cmab.
A time-explicit weak Galerkin scheme for parabolic equations on polytopal partitions
Authors: Wang Junping , Ye Xiu , Zhang Shangyou 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
In this paper a time-explicit weak Galerkin finite element method is introduced and analyzed for parabolic equations. The main idea relies on the inclusion of a stabilization term in the temporal direction in addition to the usual static stabilization in the weak Galerkin framework. Both semi-discrete and fully-discrete schemes in time are presented, as well as their stability and error analysis. Numerical results are reported for this new explicit weak Galerkin finite element method.
Smog and risk of maternal and fetal birth outcomes: A retrospective study in Baoding, China
Authors: Zhai Yijing , Wang Bei , Qin Liqiang , Luo Bin , Xie Ying , Hu Huanyu , Du Hongzhen , Li Zengning 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Pregnant women are more susceptible to smog pollution than the general population. This study focused on the association between smog and birth outcomes, considering both pregnant mothers and their offspring. In this retrospective study, conducted in Baoding between 2013 and 2016, we enrolled 842 participants. Birth outcomes were low birth weight (LBW), pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and premature rupture of membranes (PROM). The overall prevalence of LBW, PIH, GDM, and PROM was 8.2%, 14.8%, 16.5%, and 12.1%, respectively. Compared with lower pollution level, higher pollution level of fine particulate matter (particulate matter with aerodynamics diameter <2.5 μm) (PM2.5), inhalable particle (particulate matter with aerodynamics diameter <10 μm) (PM10), and CO increased the risk of term with LBW. PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 increased the risk of PIH during different trimesters, while PM10 increased the risk of PROM during trimester 3. In conclusion, smog significantly affects the risk of adverse birth outcomes by different exposure time windows.
Wie elterliche Gesundheitskompetenz mit Gesundheitsverhalten am Kind zusammenhängt
Authors: Pawellek Maja , Matterne Uwe , Brandstetter Susanne 
Published: May 2022

Zusammenfassung
Gesundheitskompetenz (GK) beschreibt die Fähigkeit, gesundheitsbezogene Informationen zu finden und effektiv zu nutzen, um die Gesundheit zu fördern und zu erhalten. Eine besonders relevante Gruppe sind Eltern, da sie mit vielfältigen Informationen zur Gesundheit des Kindes konfrontiert werden. Viele Studien untersuchten elterliche GK und Gesundheitsverhalten am Kind, jedoch gibt es bislang nur wenige Erkenntnisse darüber, in welcher Relation sie zueinanderstehen.
Gesundheitskompetenz in Deutschland – ein Überblick
Authors: Messer Melanie , Dadaczynski Kevin , Okan Orkan 
Published: May 2022

ZusammenfassungGesundheitskompetenz adressiert den Umgang mit gesundheitsbezogenen Informationen. Dazu gehören die Fähigkeiten des Individuums, aber auch die des Gesundheitssystems, responsiv auf diese Fähigkeiten einzugehen. Trotz großer Fortschritte in den letzten Jahren besteht hoher wissenschaftlicher Entwicklungsbedarf, z.B. im Hinblick auf Digitalisierung, Instrumenten- und Interventionsentwicklung, die Rolle der Gesundheitsprofessionen und Nutzung der Präventionspotenziale ab dem frühen Lebensalter.
ICTs, Distributed Discourse and the Labour Movement in Cabo Verde: Why Weak Communications Remain a Crucial Barrier to Trade Union Effectiveness
Authors: McQuinn Mark , Cojocaru Mihaela 
Published: May 2022

Based on interviews with trade union officials from different islands and the Inspector General of Labour, this article examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by labour organisations in Cabo Verde. Distributed discourse is used as a conceptual framework to provide insights into ways in which the ability of trade unionists to engage in debates and formulate initiatives is influenced by the pervasiveness and control of digital technologies. ICTs are premised as complementary tools and not as substitutes for existing face-to-face union communication strategies, a perspective substantiated by all the interviewees. The research reveals that frail communication channels are major problems for unions in Cabo Verde, which significantly impede their ability to defend the rights of members effectively. Despite localised improvements, involving particular organisations, ICTs are not being utilised systematically and equitably across all the Cabo Verdean islands to enhance the effectiveness of the work of unions. Limited financial streams, high levels of informality in the labour force, a dispersed geography, the uneven penetration of digital technologies across islands and economic sectors, and government policies are major barriers to trade union communication. Policy implications are put forward in the light of the main research findings.
KEYWORDS: trade unions; Cabo Verde; ICTs; distributed discourse; labour democracy
Recording Synaptic Transmission from Auditory Mixed Synapses on the Mauthner Cells of Developing Zebrafish
Authors: Echeverry Fabio A. , Ijaz Sundas , Pereda Alberto E. 
Published: May 2022

AbstractThe Mauthner cells are a pair of large reticulospinal neurons that organize sensory-evoked tail flip responses in fishes. An identifiable group of auditory “mixed” (electrical and chemical) synaptic contacts known as “Large Myelinated Club endings” on these cells have provided a valuable model for the study of synaptic transmission in the vertebrate brain. While most of studies were performed in adult fish, we describe here methods that make possible recording synaptic transmission from these contacts in developing zebrafish, a genetically tractable vertebrate species which is uniquely amenable for combining synaptic physiology with live imaging and behavioral analysis.
Solano Trindade e James Baldwin
Authors: Oliveira Luíza Simões de 
Published: May 2022

Este artigo pretende expor pontos de encontro na poesia de Solano Trindade e James Baldwin, referências negras de seus países e produtores culturais admiráveis, de consciência racial e política veneráveis. Para trabalhar algumas das poesias dos autores, estabeleceu-se como livros centrais desta análise Solano Trindade: O Poeta do Povo, e Jimmy’s Blues and Other Poems. A discussão foi baseada em textos de autores-chave, como Lélia Gonzales e Frantz Fanon, assim como artigos e análises feitas por pesquisadores brasileiros. Foi possível identificar alguns pontos de encontro na poesia dos autores, tal como a consciência do ser negro enquanto indivíduo e enquanto coletivo em uma sociedade racista, a voz, a presença e a reinvindicação de reconhecimento em seus meios sociais, o paralelo entre luta e identidade, entre social e íntimo e o conflito entre essas dualidades. A partir do destaque desses pontos de encontro das abordagens e temas entre os dois autores, abre-se a discussão sobre semelhanças literárias, históricas e raciais entre dois países com extenso histórico racista.
Management of African Wages at the Mines: Law and Policy Before 1948
Authors: Maqutu Lindiwe 
Published: May 2022

The re-enactment of the context and the purposes of past laws obviates the resort to “principled forgetfulness”, since South African law is recalled in manner that is connected to its morality. The discussion of officially recorded policy vis-à-vis Africans at the mines and other relevant spaces reveals that from its formation the Chamber of Mines had a strict policy of keeping African wages particularly low. Sanctioned policy and practices facilitated this outlook in the implementation of labour law. Additionally, unsatisfactory employment conditions routinely short-changed workers of the amounts due. This evaluation demonstrates how the prohibiting of Africans from reaping monetary advancement, from the profits of mining, was the cornerstone of economic development and attainment of prosperity by white society in South Africa.
The Industrial Conciliation Act is notable for banishing Africans from recognition as employees who could engage in collective bargaining, and served to further impair the already precarious position of African workers. Ironically, though Africans could not bargain, the determinations of industrial councils were permitted to change their employment conditions, in order to maintain the priviledge of white workers. Under this regime African wages remained extremely low, in line with supposed tribal needs, while the “civilised” community reaped far greater benefits. The effects of this were evident in the heightened economic pressure experienced by African workers and their dependants. By 1944 there had been hardly any increase in the wages of African mineworkers, but the working conditions had become more onerous. Invariably the rationale was that an improvement in the wages of African workers would have the effect of dislocating established economy processes, thereby impeding the welfare of the colony. This was the rationale despite evidence clearly showing that the wages of Africans were so inadequate that they resulted in the widespread hardship and worsening impoverishment of African communities.
This retelling of the historical law coupled with prevailing attitudes, that presented African workers as peripheral in the larger tale of productivity, has the objective and effect of rearranging the narrative somewhat. Undoubtedly the story of Africans is still being told through the colonial blueprint of labour and its management, but by reading the law focusing on Africans, rather than the community it was intended to serve, the noticeable spillage of vexed African presence disturbs the integrity of the law. A shift in consciousness is likely to occur as the counter-narrative, hidden within the hegemony, animates.
Effects of wearable resistance load placement on neuromuscular activity and stride kinematics: A preliminary study
Authors: Brown Matthew , Giroux Caroline , Lacome Mathieu , Leduc Cedric , Hader Karim , Buchheit Martin 
Published: May 2022

Background: Wearable resistance (WR) training is a modality that allows athletes to perform loaded sport-specific movements to develop force and power outputs. The acute responses by which WR works is still relatively unknown, and the effects of WR load and location of the load has not yet been examined.
Objectives: To investigate the acute neuromuscular and stride characteristic responses to different wearable resistance (WR) loads and placements on the calf muscles during high-speed running.
Methods: Ten well-trained subjects completed a workout of ten sets of three 10s runs at 18km.h-1 (20s of rest between runs and one min between sets). Five conditions were tested: (1) unloaded control, (2) bilateral 0.75 vs. 1.5% body mass (BM) loading on the distal posterior calf, (3) bilateral proximal vs. distal loading of 1.5% BM positioned posteriorly, (4) bilateral anterior vs. posterior loading of 1.5% BM positioned distally, (5) unilateral loading of 1.5% BM on the distal posterior calf. Data were collected using Electromyography (EMG) and back-mounted GPS-embedded accelerometers. Magnitude of differences of within athlete and between muscle comparisons were calculated using effect sizes (ES) ± 90% confidence limits (CL).
Results: No substantial differences in accelerometry data were observed between any of the loaded conditions and the control. EMG activity was lower for proximal loading compared to the control for the gluteus maximus (ES±90%CL; -0.72±0.41), vastus lateralis (-0.89±0.47) and vastus medialis (VM) (-0.97±0.46). Anterior loading induced substantially lower EMG activity for the semitendinosus (-0.70±0.48) and VM (-0.64±0.39) muscles compared with the control. EMG activity of the VM (-0.73±0.46) muscle was also substantially lower for posterior loading compared to the control. Unilateral loading induced no substantial differences in EMG activity between the loaded and unloaded legs.
Conclusion: This preliminary study has provided a rationale for the performance of further investigations into the effects of WR lower limb loading on stride characteristics and EMG activity from a chronic standpoint using a larger population.
Mieres (Asturias) como laboratorio geográfico para verificar la transición urbana en ciudades mineras / Mieres (Asturias) as a geographical laboratory to verify urban transition in mining cities
Authors: Rodríguez Gutiérrez Fermín , Menéndez Fernández Rafael , Fernández Domínguez Gaspar , Pulgar Díaz Cristina , Escobedo González María Concepción 
Published: May 2022

Las ciudades mineras españolas afrontan un continuo declive desde hace décadas. El fin del ciclo las amenaza con la contracción. Para afrontarla las políticas de reindustrialización demuestran sus limitaciones. Mieres (Asturias) es una ciudad paradigmática entre las españolas y cuenta con referencias entre las europeas. Perdió con lentitud su función tradicional y alarga su proceso de transición, en el que conoce distintos enfoques. El que aquí se describe apuesta por la regeneración urbana integral, entendida como un proceso, jalonado por proyectos ejecutados, y ha sido operado por la cooperación entre la administración local y el CeCodet de la Universidad de Oviedo. M-Movydus es el último hito de una aplicación de investigación-acción para ordenar la transición urbana de Mieres.
Incidence and etiology of abdominal surgical site infections among emergency postoperative patients in a tertiary medical college hospital, Faridpur, Bangladesh
Authors: Khan Saiful Islam , Khan Shifa , Hossain Muhammad Mofazzal , Talukder Iqbal Hossain , Ali Mohammad 
Published: May 2022

This prospective study was conducted to provide data of the incidence, risk factors and microbiological pattern associated with SSIs among 112 patients who underwent emergency abdominal operations in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital, Faridpur in Surgery Unit: 2 between January 2020 and March 2021. After fulfilling the recruitment criteria all patients were consecutively enrolled with their consent and their preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data were collected. Wound discharge/pus were collected and sent for culture and sensitivity testing. Follow-ups were done in the unit assistant register’s room. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 28.0.0.0. The overall incidence of SSI was 15.2%. Male (64.7%) are affected more than female (35.3%). Underweight patients (47.1%) and appendectomy related cases had most SSI (41.2%). All SSIs are detected between 2 and 7 post-operative day. Most of the wounds are clean-contaminated, contaminated and dirty types. Chances of SSI increase when duration of surgery exceeds three hours. was the most predominant organism (82.4%) followed by (11.8%) and (5.8%). Amikacin (100%), Levofloxacin (93.2%) and Moxifloxacin (92.3%) had maximum sensitivity patterns whereas commonly prescribed drugs like Ceftriaxone and Cefuroxime had high resistance (100%). The incidence of SSI in this tertiary hospital is very high. is the predominant organism responsible. Amikacin, levofloxacin and moxifloxacin are very potent antibiotics against organisms that cause SSI in our hospital.
Role of guidelines in scar management
Authors: Chittoria Ravi Kumar , Manisekaran Marenika , Chakaith Jacob Antony 
Published: May 2022

Scar can be defined as a fault or blemish resulting from wound, sore or burn. Hypertrophic scars and keloids are caused by chronic inflammation in the reticular dermis. Here we described our experience by using algorithms for treatment of scar.
Latest Trends on Ammonia Extraction
Authors: Al Qarni Kothar , Al Balushi Mira , Mahri Musallam Al , Dwivedi Priy Brat 
Published: May 2022

Purpose: This study was done to present a detailed review and analysis of the extraction of ammonia from a range of waste sources.
Methodology: Ten excellent quality kinds of literature were selected for this study. In each literature, the authors have analysed, reviewed and described the adopted methodology, main findings and shortcomings of original research papers.
Main Findings: Extraction of ammonia is a challenge as well as an opportunity, due to its potential application in fertilizer and hydrogen production.
Novelty: Unlike other reviews, it is detailed in nature. The authors have reviewed the methodology, important tables, and images from the original literature.
Biocompatible Soft Conductor for Electric-tactile Haptic Interface
Authors: Sohn Edward , Kim Sunny , Lee Jongwook 
Published: May 2022

Purpose of the study: Haptic technology, which can qualitatively expand virtual or augmented reality experiences beyond the sensation of the ear and eye, is realized by electrical and mechanical stimulation of afferent nerves or mechanoreceptors. In this review, researchers highlight the biological basis for sensation and suggest the advanced direction in the electric tactile-based haptic system using low impedance materials.
Methodology: Conductive polymer called “Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)” was examined for chemical properties and biocompatibility.
Main Findings: Study of PEDOT:PSS shows the superior property in terms of deformability and electrical performance for developing the low-impedance, skin-like haptic interfaces.
Implications: To provide wear- comfort, skin-like technologies that impose a negligible physical burden on the user should be used. The mainstream of haptic technology involves the development of a system that could provide myriads of sensations to the skin through not only to the fingertips but also to some or all regions of the body.
Novelty: Researchers also provide the strategy to impart skin-like property as well as low impedance using hydrogel polymer which is desirable in wearable haptic systems.