Scientometric analysis of electrocatalysis in wastewater treatment: today and tomorrow.

Electrocatalytic methods are valuable tools for addressing water pollution and scarcity, offering effective pollutant removal and resource recovery. To investigate the current status and future trends of electrocatalysis in wastewater treatment, a detailed analysis of 9417 papers and 4061 patents was conducted using scientometric methods. China emerged as the leading contributor to publications, and collaborations between China and the USA have emerged as the most frequent partnerships. Primary article co-citation clusters focused on oxygen evolution reaction and electrochemical oxidation, transitioning towards advanced oxidation processes ("persulfate activation"), and electrocatalytic reduction processes ("nitrate reduction"). Bifunctional catalysts, theoretical calculations, electrocatalytic combination technologies, and emerging contaminants were identified as current research hotspots. Patent analysis revealed seven types of electrochemical technologies, which were compared using SWOT analysis, highlighting electrochemical oxidation as prominent. The technological evolution presented the pathway of electro-Fenton to combined electrocatalytic technologies with biochemical processes, and finally to coupling with electrocoagulation. Standardized evaluation systems, waste resource utilization, and energy conservation were important directions of innovation in electrocatalytic technologies. Overall, this study provided a reference for researchers to understand the framework of electrocatalysis in wastewater treatment and also shed light on potential avenues for further innovation in the field.

Can technological progress, renewable and nuclear energy consumption be the remedy for global climate crises? An examination of leading OECD countries.

Energy is the most critical input for production and consumption. The inputs of energy cause irreversible damage to the environment. The studies carried out to reduce the environmental impact of the methods used in energy production are extremely valuable. This study aims to reveal the effects of technological development, nuclear energy consumption, and renewable energy use on environmental degradation. The patent numbers, technological development, GDP, renewable energy, and nuclear energy consumption data of 16 OECD countries covering the years 1996-2019 were used in the empirical analysis. The findings of panel FMOLS and DOLS methods reveal that technological progress, nuclear, and renewable energy consumption significantly reduce CO2 emissions. In line with these findings, critical policy implications have been suggested.

Nursing rights in comics: educational technological innovation report / Los derechos de enfermería en el cómic: informe de innovación tecnológica educativa / Direitos da enfermagem em quadrinhos: relato de inovação tecnológica educacional

ABSTRACT Objectives: to report an educational technology construction on nursing professionals' rights. Methods: an experience report on educational technology construction during the crediting of university extension hours in an undergraduate nursing course at a Brazilian public university, between March and June 2023. The Deming cycle was used as a procedural method. Results: four meetings were held between students and extension workers. Eight comic books were produced based on the Code of Ethics for Nurses, addressing professional autonomy, fair remuneration, risk-free work, denial of exposure in the media and others. The Deming cycle proved to be an important strategy for constructing products. Conclusions: nursing professionals' rights must be discussed and improved. Educational technologies, such as comic books, provide playful and reflective learning.

RESUMEN Objetivos: informar la construcción de una tecnología educativa sobre los derechos de los profesionales de enfermería. Métodos: relato de experiencia sobre la construcción de tecnología educativa durante la acreditación de horas de extensión universitaria en una carrera de pregrado en enfermería en una universidad pública brasileña, entre marzo y junio de 2023. Se utilizó el ciclo de Deming como método procesal. Resultados: se realizaron cuatro reuniones entre estudiantes y extensionistas. Se produjeron ocho historietas basadas en el Código de Ética para los Profesionales de Enfermería, abordando la autonomía profesional, la remuneración justa, el trabajo libre de riesgos, la negación de la exposición en los medios de comunicación y otros. El ciclo de Deming demostró ser una estrategia importante para la construcción de productos. Conclusiones: los derechos de los profesionales de enfermería deben ser discutidos y mejorados. Las tecnologías educativas, como los cómics, proporcionan un aprendizaje lúdico y reflexivo.

RESUMO Objetivos: relatar a construção de uma tecnologia educacional sobre os direitos dos profissionais de enfermagem. Métodos: relato de experiência sobre a construção de tecnologia educacional durante a creditação de horas de extensão universitária em uma disciplina da graduação em enfermagem de uma universidade pública brasileira, entre março e junho de 2023. Utilizou-se o ciclo de Deming como método processual. Resultados: foram realizados quatro encontros entre estudantes e extensionistas. Oito histórias em quadrinhos foram produzidas pautadas no Código de Ética dos Profissionais de Enfermagem abordando autonomia profissional, remuneração justa, trabalho sem riscos, negação à exposição em mídias e outros. O ciclo de Deming mostrou-se importante estratégia para construção dos produtos. Conclusões: os direitos dos profissionais de enfermagem devem ser discutidos e aprimorados. Tecnologias educacionais, como histórias em quadrinhos, proporcionam aprendizagem lúdica e reflexiva.

Perfil e impacto dos bolsistas de produtividade em pesquisa do CNPq da Faculdade de Medicina da UFMG / Profile and impact of CNPq research productivity fellows at the Faculty of Medicine of UFMG

INTRODUÇÃO: Os programas de iniciação científica e pós-graduação são um instrumento essencial na formação de recursos humanos e na perpetuação da produção científica nacional. O papel dos professores pesquisadores no adequado desenvolvimento científico dos estudantes de graduação e pós-graduação tem sido continuamente reafirmado em diversas pesquisas sobre a qualidade do ensino superior brasileiro, apesar da contínua desvalorização das universidades públicas no país. Avaliar a carreira e o perfil dos bolsistas de produtividade em pesquisa pode fornecer elementos em relação ao impacto desses profissionais no ensino, na pesquisa e na internacionalização das universidades. OBJETIVO: Caracterizar o perfil profissional e a produção científica dos bolsistas do Programa de Produtividade em Pesquisa da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. MÉTODOS: Estudo descritivo baseado na análise de dados públicos disponíveis na Plataforma Lattes. Os bolsistas de produtividade em pesquisa foram apurados com base nos resultados dos editais de 2013, 2016 e 2019. RESULTADOS: A análise das variáveis evidenciou diminuição do número de docentes bolsistas da instituição, que passou de 34 para 29. Observamos um número significativamente maior de projetos financiados por profissionais do sexo masculino quando comparados às pesquisadoras (p=0,03) e uma forte correlação entre os anos de doutorado e o número de doutores orientados que atualmente se dedicam à pesquisa. CONCLUSÃO: Professores pesquisadores exercem impacto direto na formação de recursos humanos qualificados e na formação de recursos humanos qualificados e na internacionalização das universidades públicas.

INTRODUCTION: Mentoring through scientific initiation and post-graduate programs are an essential instrument on the formation of human resources and the perpetuation of national scientific production. The role of research professors in the proper scientific development of graduate and post-graduate medical students has been continuously reaffirmed in several surveys on the quality of Brazilian superior education, despite the continuous desvalorization of higher education in the country. Determine the career and profile of research productivity fellows could measure the impact of these professionals in teaching, researching and internationalization of our university. OBJECTIVE: To characterize the professional profile and scientific production of the Productivity in Research Program fellows from the Faculty of Medicine of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. METHODS: This descriptive study is based on the analysis of public data available at Lattes Platform. Research productivity fellows were determined based on the results of the 2013, 2016 and 2019 calls for tenders. RESULTS: Analysis of the variables showed a decrease in the number of professors with scholarships at the institution, which went from 34 to 29. We observed a significantly higher number of funded projects of male professionals when compared to female researchers (p=0.03) and a strong correlation between years of doctorate degree and the number of mentored doctors currently dedicating to research. CONCLUSION: Experient research professors exert direct impact on the formation of qualified human resources and the internationalization of the federal university.

Outpatient Check-In Using an Online Portal.

Background: Despite ongoing digital and technological developments, incorporation of new developments in outpatient care tends to be slow. Regarding an increasing demand for outpatient care, digitalization of health care carries the potential of a much needed more efficient and patient-oriented system. Objective: To optimize classic face-to-face outpatient clinic follow-up consultations and evaluate the added value of an upfront digital consult preparation (DCP). Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Rijnstate Hospital (Arnhem, the Netherlands) among all consecutive patients, 18 years or older, who visited the Cardiology (in June 2021) or Neurology (in September 2021) outpatient clinic. All received a DCP survey before their scheduled outpatient clinic appointment, containing three questions regarding their upcoming visit. In addition, the involved health care providers were approached by using a questionnaire to share their experience regarding the DCP. Data concerning the experience of patients and health care providers was anonymous and gathered using Qualtrics.com. Results: All 25 involved health care providers (12 cardiologists, 13 neurologists) provided feedback. According to the health care providers DCP decreased the workload and improved theirs and patients' preparation. In total, 785 of 1626 (48.3%) patients filled-in the DCP before their appointment within a predetermined period. Only 4% of the patients wanted to change or cancel the consultation. A total of 122 of the 300 (40.1%) patients approached, filled-in a questionnaire to reflect on the DCP. Patients experienced DCP as an improvement of consultation, more time-efficient, increasing patients' and health care providers' preparation, increasing a feeling of acknowledgement and improving co-decision on type of consultation. The DCP did not attribute to co-deciding on treatment. Conclusion: DCP was perceived as an improvement of the standard outpatient care by both health care providers and patients with automated integration into the electronic patient record being of key importance.

Favorable Attitudes Toward Research in Nursing Students During Internship: A Cross-Sectional Study in Peru.

Introduction and objective: Research attitudes among nursing students are essential to improve the quality of care and promote evidence-based practice. The objective of this study was to determine the attitude towards research of nursing students during their undergraduate internship and explore the demographic and study-related factors that may affect these attitudes. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional retrospective study, 100 nursing interns who are >18 years old, currently studying and working, and have a prior academic background were included. To assess the attitudes toward research, the 43-item Likert-like Scale of Attitudes Towards Research questionnaire was used, which has been previously validated in the Peruvian population and includes three distinct dimensions: affective, cognitive, and behavioral. Results: The mean age was 28.7 ± 5.2 years and 88% were women. Fifty percent had favorable attitudes toward research. The favorable attitude according to the affective, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions was 28%, 11%, and 45%, respectively. Although the youngest age group (20 to 30 years old) had the highest frequency of favorable attitudes (36%), no significant differences were found when compared to other age groups (p = .082). Conclusions: Nursing students presented favorable attitudes toward research during their undergraduate internship, especially among young students. However, more research is needed to understand how these attitudes are shaped and consolidated during the research process and how they can be further improved to promote evidence-based practice in nursing.

Cocreation of Assistive Technologies for Patients With Long COVID: Qualitative Analysis of a Literature Review on the Challenges of Patient Involvement in Health and Nursing Sciences.

BACKGROUND: Digital assistive technologies have the potential to address the pressing need for adequate therapy options for patients with long COVID (also known as post-COVID-19 condition) by enabling the implementation of individual and independent rehabilitation programs. However, the involvement of the target patient group is necessary to develop digital devices that are closely aligned to the needs of this particular patient group. OBJECTIVE: Participatory design approaches, such as cocreation, may be a solution for achieving usability and user acceptance. However, there are currently no set methods for implementing cocreative development processes incorporating patients. This study addresses the following research questions: what are the tasks and challenges associated with the involvement of patient groups? What lessons can be learned regarding the adequate involvement of patients with long COVID? METHODS: First, a literature review based on a 3-stage snowball process was conducted to identify the tasks and challenges emerging in the context of the cocreation of digital assistive devices and services with patient groups. Second, a qualitative analysis was conducted in an attempt to extract relevant findings and criteria from the identified studies. Third, using the method of theory adaptation, this paper presents recommendations for the further development of the existing concepts of cocreation in relation to patients with long COVID. RESULTS: The challenges of an active involvement of patients in cocreative development in health care include hierarchical barriers and differences in the levels of specific knowledge between professionals and patients. In the case of long COVID, patients themselves are still inexperienced in dealing with their symptoms and are hardly organized into established groups. This amplifies general hurdles and leads to questions of group identity, power structure, and knowledge creation, which are not sufficiently addressed by the current methods of cocreation. CONCLUSIONS: The adaptation of transdisciplinary methods to cocreative development approaches focusing on collaborative and inclusive communication can address the recurring challenges of actively integrating patients with long COVID into development processes.

Improvement in Quality of Life With the Use of a Technological System Among Patients With Chronic Disease Followed Up in Primary Care (TeNDER Project): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND: Among chronic diseases, cognitive, neurological, and cardiovascular impairments are becoming increasingly prevalent, generating a shift in health and social needs. Technology can create an ecosystem of care integrated with microtools based on biosensors for motion, location, voice, and expression detection that can help people with chronic diseases. A technological system capable of identifying symptoms, signs, or behavioral patterns could provide notification of the development of complications of disease. This would help the self-care of patients with chronic disease and save health care costs, promoting the autonomy and empowerment of patients and their caregivers, improving their quality of life (QoL), and providing health professionals with monitoring tools. OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a technological system (the TeNDER system) to improve quality of life in patients with chronic diseases: Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, and cardiovascular disease. METHODS: A multicenter, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial will be conducted with a follow-up of 2 months. The scope of the study will be the primary care health centers of the Community of Madrid belonging to the Spanish public health system. The study population will be patients diagnosed with Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, and cardiovascular disease; their caregivers; and health professionals. The sample size will be 534 patients (380 in the intervention group). The intervention will consist of the use of the TeNDER system. The system will monitor the patients by means of biosensors, and their data will be integrated into the TeNDER app. With the information provided, the TeNDER system will generate health reports that can be consulted by patients, caregivers, and health professionals. Sociodemographic variables and technological affinity will be measured, as will views on the usability of and satisfaction with the TeNDER system. The dependent variable will be the mean difference in QoL score between the intervention and control groups at 2 months. To study the effectiveness of the TeNDER system in improving QoL in patients, an explanatory linear regression model will be constructed. All analyses will be performed with the 95% CI and robust estimators. RESULTS: Ethics approval for this project was received on September 11, 2019. The trial was registered on August 14, 2020. Recruitment commenced in April 2021, and the expected results will be available during 2023 or 2024. CONCLUSIONS: This clinical trial among patients with highly prevalent chronic illnesses and the people most involved in their care will provide a more realistic view of the situation experienced by people with long-term illness and their support networks. The TeNDER system is in continuous development based on a study of the needs of the target population and on feedback during its use from the users: patients, caregivers, and primary care health professionals. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05681065; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05681065. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/47331.

Streaming the beautiful game: exploring big tech's growing presence in the soccer industry.

This study investigates the evolving role of major technology corporations-namely, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix, and Google-in the sports industry, with a specific focus on soccer. By employing a qualitative content analysis of media reports, scientific literature, and annual reports from 2000 to 2021, the research scrutinizes the varying approaches and investments of these tech giants in the domain of sports. The findings classify these companies into three distinct categories: (1) those actively securing broadcast rights for major competitions and leagues (Google, Facebook, Amazon); (2) those primarily producing and disseminating soccer documentaries (Netflix); and (3) those not directly engaging in media rights but advancing the technological aspects of clubs and leagues (Apple and Microsoft). This study underscores the escalating significance of Big Tech in reshaping the sports media landscape and calls for further research to comprehend the broader implications of their presence in sports broadcasting and fan engagement.

Is Photocatalysis the Next Technology to Produce Green Hydrogen to Enable the Net Zero Emissions Goal?

Energy security concerns require novel greener and more sustainable processes, and Paris Agreement goals have put in motion several measures aligned with the 2050 roadmap strategies and net zero emission goals. Renewable energies are a promising alternative to existing infrastructures, with solar energy one of the most appealing due to its use of the overabundant natural source of energy. Photocatalysis as a simple heterogeneous surface catalytic reaction is well placed to enter the realm of scaling up processes for wide scale implementation. Inspired by natural photosynthesis, artificial water splitting's beauty lies in its simplicity, requiring only light, a catalyst, and water. The bottlenecks to producing a high volume of hydrogen  are several: Reactors with efficient photonic/mass/heat profiles, multifunctional efficient solar-driven catalysts, and proliferation of pilot devices. Three case studies, developed in Japan, Spain, and France are showcased to emphasize efforts on a pilot and large-scale examples. In order for solar-assisted photocatalytic H2 to mature as a solution, the aforementioned bottlenecks must be overcome for the field to advance its technology readiness level, assess the capital expenditure, and enter the market.

Desenvolvimento de um protótipo de software baseado na caderneta de saúde da pessoa idosa / Development of a software prototype based on the health booklet of the elderly person / Desarrollo de un prototipo de software basado en la cartilla de salud de la persona mayor

RESUMO: Objetivo: descrever o desenvolvimento de um protótipo de software baseado na Caderneta de Saúde da Pessoa Idosa, utilizando a Avaliação Heurística para análise de sua usabilidade. Método: pesquisa aplicada de desenvolvimento tecnológico, utilizando a Avaliação Heurística de Nielsen como forma de realizar a análise de usabilidade, iniciada em novembro de 2021 em Juiz de Fora e São João Del Rei. Resultados: o protótipo inicial conta com 5 telas, que contêm alguns dados relevantes para o cuidado em saúde da pessoa idosa, como idade, comorbidades e histórico de alergias. Os idosos conseguirão fazer a edição dos dados pessoais, mas somente os profissionais conseguirão incluir os dados de saúde dos pacientes, com o objetivo de torná-los mais fidedignos. Conclusão: a utilização deste aplicativo contribuirá para atualizar e avançar com o uso de tecnologias voltadas para o cuidado em saúde, e que trará benefícios para os sistemas de saúde e para os usuários.

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the development of a software prototype based on the Health Booklet for the Elderly, using Heuristic Evaluation to analyze its usability. Method: applied technological development research, using Nielsen's Heuristic Evaluation as a way of carrying out usability analysis, which began in November 2021 in Juiz de Fora and São João Del Rei. Results: the initial prototype has 5 screens, which contain some relevant data for the health care of the elderly, such as age, comorbidities, and history of allergies. The elderly will be able to edit their personal data, but only professionals will be able to include the patient's health data, with the aim of making it more reliable. Conclusion: The use of this application will help to update and advance the use of technologies aimed at health care and will bring benefits to health systems and users.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir el desarrollo de un prototipo de software basado en la Cartilla de Salud de la Persona Mayor, utilizando la Evaluación Heurística para analizar su usabilidad. Método: investigación aplicada de desarrollo tecnológico, utilizando la Evaluación Heurística de Nielsen como medio para realizar el análisis de usabilidad, iniciada en noviembre de 2021 en Juiz de Fora y São João Del Rei. Resultados: el prototipo inicial cuenta con 5 pantallas, que contienen algunos datos relevantes para el cuidado de la salud de las personas mayores, como la edad, las comorbilidades y el historial de alergias. Los ancianos podrán editar sus datos personales, pero sólo los profesionales podrán incluir los datos de salud del paciente, con el objetivo de hacerlo más fiable. Conclusión: El uso de esta aplicación contribuirá a actualizar y avanzar en el uso de las tecnologías destinadas a la atención sanitaria, y aportará beneficios a los sistemas de salud y a los usuarios.

Design thinking: uma abordagem para a pesquisa e inovação na enfermagem / Design thinking: an approach to research and innovation in nursing / Design thinking: un enfoque para la investigación y la innovación en enfermería

RESUMO: Objetivo: analisar a aplicação do design thinking à produção científica de um Programa de Pós-Graduação de Enfermagem. Método pesquisa documental, descritiva, retrospectiva e de abordagem qualitativa sobre a produção científica do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão do Cuidado em Enfermagem- Modalidade Profissional, em Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil, no período de 2009 a 2022, com base nas dissertações publicadas em diretório público. Resultados: foram analisadas cinco dissertações que aplicaram a totalidade ou parte da abordagem design thinking ao desenvolvimento de produtos/serviços propostos. Todos os estudos visam solucionar problemas identificados nos contextos profissionais dos pesquisadores. Os estudos geraram informações, dados, produtos, processos e metodologias de cuidado de enfermagem. Conclusão: design thinking é um importante referencial para a atuação do enfermeiro na área da pesquisa e desenvolvimento, além de contribuir para a formação de profissionais que almejam resolução dos problemas complexos existentes no campo da assistência, gestão, educação e pesquisa em saúde.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the application of design thinking to the scientific production of a Postgraduate Nursing Program. Method: This is a documentary, descriptive, retrospective, and qualitative study of the scientific production of the Postgraduate Program in Nursing Care Management - Professional Modality, in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, from 2009 to 2022, based on dissertations published in a public directory. Results: Five academic master's theses were analyzed that applied all or part of the design thinking approach to the development of proposed products/services. All the studies aimed to solve problems identified in the researchers' professional contexts. The studies generated information, data, products, processes, and methodologies for nursing care. Conclusion: design thinking is an important reference point for nurses in the field of research and development, as well as contributing to the training of professionals who aim to solve complex problems in the field of health care, management, education, and research.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la aplicación del design thinking a la producción científica de un Programa de Postgrado en Enfermería. Método: se trata de un estudio documental, descriptivo, retrospectivo y cualitativo de la producción científica del Programa de Posgrado en Gestión de Cuidados de Enfermería - Modalidad Profesional, en Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil, de 2009 a 2022, a partir de disertaciones publicadas en directorio público. Resultados: fueron analizadas cinco disertaciones que aplicaron total o parcialmente el abordaje de design thinking al desarrollo de productos/servicios propuestos. Todos los estudios tenían como objetivo resolver problemas identificados en los contextos profesionales de los investigadores. Los estudios generaron información, datos, productos, procesos y metodologías para los cuidados de enfermería. Conclusión: el design thinking es un importante punto de referencia para las enfermeras en el campo de la investigación y el desarrollo, además de contribuir a la formación de profesionales que aspiran a resolver problemas complejos en el ámbito de la atención de la salud, la gestión, la educación y la investigación.

Apuntes sobre ciencia de frontera: ¿investigar en los bordes?

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo valorar la necesidad de acercarse al conocimiento de la ciencia de frontera, como alternativa de búsqueda transformadora para los complejos problemas actuales. La reflexión realizada se centra en el referente de la complejidad, con el abordaje de pensadores que, a modo de confluencias y disentimientos, se articulan en la toma de conciencia sobre el desplazamiento de la enunciación, en el plano metodológico de la ciencia actual. Se brindan reflexiones sobre aportes y limitaciones de la ciencia moderna, los nuevos escenarios de debate epistemológico que se abren a nivel internacional, a partir de urgencias de un mundo colapsado, inmerso en la cuarta revolución tecnológica, pero incapaz de solucionar las necesidades más perentorias de la vida.

The objective of this article is to assess the need to approach the knowledge of frontier science, as a transformative search alternative for today's complex problems. The reflection carried out focuses on the referent of complexity, with the approach of thinkers who, as confluences and dissents, are articulated in the awareness of the displacement of the enunciation, in the methodological field of current science. Reflections are offered on the contributions and limitations of modern science, the new scenarios of epistemological debate that are opening at the international level, from the urgencies of a collapsed world, immersed in the fourth technological revolution, but unable to solve the most urgent needs of life.

Cloud-edge load balancing distributed protocol for IoE services using swarm intelligence.

Rapid development of the Internet of Everything (IoE) and cloud services offer a vital role in the growth of smart applications. It provides scalability with the collaboration of cloud servers and copes with a big amount of collected data for network systems. Although, edge computing supports efficient utilization of communication bandwidth, and latency requirements to facilitate smart embedded systems. However, it faces significant research issues regarding data aggregation among heterogeneous network services and objects. Moreover, distributed systems are more precise for data access and storage, thus machine-to-machine is needed to be secured from unpredictable events. As a result, this research proposed secured data management with distributed load balancing protocol using particle swarm optimization, which aims to decrease the response time for cloud users and effectively maintain the integrity of network communication. It combines distributed computing and shift high cost computations closer to the requesting node to reduce latency and transmission overhead. Moreover, the proposed work also protects the communicating machines from malicious devices by evaluating the trust in a controlled manner. Simulation results revealed a significant performance of the proposed protocol in comparison to other solutions in terms of energy consumption by 20%, success rate by 17%, end-to-end delay by 14%, and network cost by 19% as average in the light of various performance metrics.

Towards the road of eco-efficiency improvement: evidence from China's economic and technological development zone.

The economic and technological development zone (ETDZ) serves an essential role in driving green development and ecological civilization. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the impact of ETDZs on eco-efficiency for sustainable development. This paper investigates the impact of the establishment of ETDZs on eco-efficiency by constructing a differences-in-differences (DID) model on the basis of 253 cities in China from 2004 to 2017 as the dataset. This paper also explores the possible intrinsic impact mechanisms through the channels of industrial structure and technological innovation by constructing a mediating effect model, and the heterogeneous effects of ETDZs on eco-efficiency from the perspectives of regional imbalance and city class heterogeneity. Statistical results report that ETDZs significantly positively affect eco-efficiency and such effects are most significant in the first year after the establishment of ETDZs. Industrial structure upgrading and technological innovation are essential role mechanisms for ETDZs to enhance eco-efficiency. Besides, the enhancement effect of ETDZs on eco-efficiency is only observed in the eastern part of the city, with an insignificant inhibitory effect in central and western parts of the cities. However, the establishment of ETDZs in cities with higher city classes is more beneficial to improve eco-efficiency.

Efficient and trusted autonomous vehicle routing protocol for 6G networks with computational intelligence.

The Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless sensors have collaborated with many real-time environments for the collection and processing of physical data. Mobile networks with sixth-generation (6G) technologies provide support for emerging applications using Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) and observe critical conditions. Although, autonomous vehicle-based routing solutions have presented significant development toward reliable and inter-vehicle communications. However, there are numerous research obstacles in terms of data delivery and transmission latency due to the unpredictable environment and changing states of IoT sensors. Therefore, this work presents an efficient and trusted autonomous vehicle routing protocol using 6G networks, which aims to guarantee high quality of service and data coverage. Firstly, the proposed protocol establishes a routing process using a simulated annealing optimization technique and improves energy optimization between IoT-based vehicles, and under difficult circumstances, it statistically guarantees the optimal solution. Secondly, it provides a risk-aware security system due to reliable session-oriented communication with network edges among connected vehicles and avoids uncertainties in the autonomous system. The proposed protocol is verified using simulations for varying vehicles and varying iterations that indicates a green communication system for the autonomous system with authenticity and system intelligence.

Teste de usabilidade do aplicativo Avazum / Avazum app usability testing

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar a efetividade, eficiência e satisfação no teste de usabilidade para o aplicativo de avaliação do zumbido. Método Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de teste de usabilidade, no qual será avaliado satisfação, eficácia e eficiência do aplicativo. O teste foi realizado virtualmente por meio de um formulário do Google Forms. Primeiramente, os participantes receberam as instruções de acesso e uso do avazum através de textos e imagens ilustrativas. Logo após, os usuários fizeram o uso do aplicativo, observando suas funções e usabilidade. Em seguida, os participantes responderam o questionário de usabilidade. A análise estatística foi realizada no software Statistics Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) versão 21.0 para realizar a análise descritiva como frequência, percentagens dos dados do System Usability Questionnaire (SUS), além de análise do score do Net Promoter Score (NPS). Resultados Sendo assim, a média geral do score do SUS foi condizente com score de usabilidade satisfatório, o que implica dizer que o aplicativo não apresenta graves problemas de usabilidade, além da porcentagem geral NPS indicar uma satisfação muito boa dos usuários, com bom percentual de usuários promotores. No que diz respeito sobre a efetividade, foi possível observar que o Avazum atinge os objetivos propostos, além de ser eficiente, pois apresenta uma linguagem clara e confortabilidade durante o uso. Conclusão O Avazum obteve satisfação muito boa dos usuários, além de atingir os objetivos propostos, tornando-o efetivo, apresentou uma linguagem clara e confortabilidade durante o uso, aduzindo eficiência na avaliação multidisciplinar do zumbido.

ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction in the usability test of the tinnitus assessment application. Methods This is a descriptive usability test study that assessed the satisfaction, effectiveness, and efficiency of the application. The test was carried out virtually via Google Forms. First, the participants received instructions on how to access and use Avazum, through texts and illustrative images. Afterward, the users used the application, observing its functions and usability. Next, the participants answered the usability questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 21.0, to perform descriptive analysis such as frequency, percentages of data in the System Usability Questionnaire (SUS), and analysis in the Net Promoter Score (NPS). Results Thus, the overall mean SUS score was consistent with satisfactory usability, which implies that the application does not present serious usability problems. Also, the overall NPS percentage indicated very good user satisfaction, with a good percentage of promoting users. As far as effectiveness is concerned, it was found that Avazum reached its goals, besides being efficient, as it uses clear language and is comfortably used. Conclusion Avazum obtained very good satisfaction from users, in addition to achieving its goals. It proved to be effective, has clear language, and is comfortably used, adducing efficiency in the multidisciplinary evaluation of tinnitus.

Alberta infant motor scale in Brazilian research: a bibliometric study / Escala Motora Infantil de Alberta en la investigación brasileña: un estudio bibliométrico / Alberta infant motor scale em pesquisas brasileiras: estudo bibliométrico

ABSTRACT The Alberta infant motor scale (AIMS) is an instrument for assessing the gross motor development of newborns, aged 0-18 months. This study aimed to summarize the Brazilian studies that used the AIMS and identify their objectives to know the main uses of the scale for professionals interested in child motor development. This is a bibliometric study on SciELO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The searched keywords were "Alberta infant motor scale" and "Brazil," with their equivalents in Portuguese and united by "AND." Inclusion criteria were: use of AIMS with children aged 0-18 months carried out in Brazil. The variables database, journal, year of publication, language, region of the institution linked to the authors, and type of study were analyzed in a descriptive quantitative manner. Content analysis was performed on the objectives described in the articles. In total, 79 articles were included and most of them had a cross-sectional design and were linked to institutions in the South and Southeast regions. Furthermore, most studies were from the last 10 years and in English. The journal Fisioterapia e Pesquisa was the Brazilian journal that most published studies of the sample. The analyzed objectives were distributed into six word classes, with two large groups: psychometric validity (19.1%) and evaluative studies (80.9%). The latter considered the various child populations analyzed. We presented studies that used the AIMS to evaluate the motor development of Brazilian children, reinforcing the importance of this instrument in the national context and also encouraging its use.

RESUMEN La Escala Motora Infantil de Alberta (AIMS) es un instrumento que evalúa el desarrollo motor grueso de los recién nacidos de entre 0 y 18 meses de edad. Este estudio pretendió hacer una síntesis de estudios brasileños que utilizaron la AIMS, así como identificar sus objetivos, con el fin de proporcionar una tabla de los principales usos de la escala a los profesionales interesados en el desarrollo motor infantil. Se trata de un estudio bibliométrico, en el que se realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos SciELO, PubMed, Scopus y Web of Science. Los descriptores utilizados fueron "escala motora infantil de Alberta" y "Brasil", con sus equivalentes en inglés, unidos por el término booleano "AND". El criterio de inclusión fue la aplicación de la AIMS en Brasil, con niños de entre 0 y 18 meses. Las variables base de datos, revista, año de publicación, idioma, región de la institución vinculada a los autores y tipo de estudio se analizaron de manera cuantitativa y descriptiva. Se realizó un análisis de contenido de los objetivos descritos en los estudios, y se incluyeron 79 estudios, de los cuales la mayoría presentó un diseño transversal y estaba vinculado a instituciones de las regiones Sur y Sudeste de Brasil. La mayoría de las publicaciones son de los últimos 10 años, en inglés, y la revista Fisioterapia e Pesquisa fue la revista nacional que más publicó estudios. Los objetivos analizados se dividieron en seis clases de palabras, que contienen dos grupos principales: validez psicométrica (19,1%) y estudios evaluativos (80,9%). Este último tuvo en cuenta las diversas poblaciones infantiles analizadas. Este estudio presentó las investigaciones que evaluaron la AIMS respecto al desarrollo motor de los niños brasileños. Esto destaca la importancia del citado instrumento en el contexto nacional, además estimula su uso.

RESUMO A Alberta infant motor scale (AIMS) é um instrumento de avaliação do desenvolvimento motor grosso dos recém-nascidos entre 0 e 18 meses de idade. Este estudo buscou sumarizar as pesquisas brasileiras que utilizaram a AIMS e identificar seus objetivos, a fim de fornecer um quadro das principais utilizações da escala aos profissionais interessados no desenvolvimento motor infantil. Trata-se de um estudo bibliométrico realizado por meio de buscas nas bases de dados SciELO, PubMed, Scopus, e Web of Science. Os descritores foram "escala motora infantil de Alberta" e "Brasil", com seus equivalentes em inglês, unidos pelo termo booleano "AND". O critério de inclusão foi a utilização da AIMS no Brasil, com crianças de 0 a 18 meses. As variáveis base de dados, revista, ano de publicação, idioma, região da instituição vinculada aos autores e tipo de estudo foram analisadas de forma quantitativa descritiva. Foi realizada análise de conteúdo dos objetivos descritos nas pesquisas, e foram incluídos 79 estudos, a maioria dos quais apresentou delineamento transversal e estava vinculada a instituições das regiões Sul e Sudeste. Boa parte das publicações era dos últimos 10 anos, em inglês, e a revista Fisioterapia e Pesquisa foi o periódico nacional que mais publicou estudos referentes à amostra. Os objetivos analisados foram distribuídos em seis classes de palavras, contidas em dois grandes grupos: validades psicométricas (19,1%) e estudos avaliativos (80,9%). Este último considerou as várias populações infantis analisadas. O estudo apresentou as pesquisas que utilizaram a AIMS para avaliar o desenvolvimento motor de crianças brasileiras. Isso reforça a importância deste instrumento no contexto nacional, além de estimular sua utilização.

HeLP: Development of occupational protection mask against surgical smoke / HeLP: Desarrollo de máscara de protección ocupacional contra el humo quirúrgico / HeLP: Desenvolvimento de máscara de proteção ocupacional contra a fumaça cirúrgica

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe a technological innovation in the development of an individual, ergonomic, sustainable and effective occupational respiratory protection mask for workers exposed to surgical smoke. Methods: applied, exploratory, quantitative research, using design methods and tools: Sense Intent, Know Context, Know People, Frame Insights, Explore Concepts, Frame Solutions, Realize Offerings, in addition to the Product Development Process tools. It was developed from March 2019 to December 2021. Results: from the prototyping mold, it became possible to represent the abstract to the physical, where all the concepts created in the methodological steps were implemented and the necessary adjustments were made to create the model as a technological innovation, which will have the concept for product commercialization. Conclusions: a mask for protection against surgical smoke (HeLP) was developed, from the design step to the prototype development, being a technological innovation.

RESUMEN Objetivos: describir una innovación tecnológica en el desarrollo de una máscara de protección respiratoria ocupacional individual, ergonómica, sostenible y eficaz para trabajadores expuestos al humo quirúrgico. Métodos: investigación exploratoria aplicada con un enfoque cuantitativo, utilizando métodos y herramientas de diseño: Sense Intent, Know Context, Know People, Frame Insights, Explore Concepts, Frame Solutions, Realize Offers, además de las herramientas del Proceso de Desarrollo de Producto. Fue desarrollado de marzo de 2019 a diciembre de 2021. Resultados: a partir del molde de prototipado, se logró representar lo abstracto a lo físico donde implementó los conceptos creados en las etapas metodológicas y realizó los ajustes necesarios para la creación del modelo como innovación tecnológica en el cual tendrá el concepto para la comercialización del producto. Conclusiones: se desarrolló una máscara de protección contra el humo quirúrgico (HeLP), desde la etapa de diseño hasta el desarrollo del prototipo, configurando una innovación tecnológica.

RESUMO Objetivos: descrever uma inovação tecnológica do desenvolvimento de máscara de proteção ocupacional respiratória individual, ergonômica, sustentável e eficaz para trabalhadores expostos à fumaça cirúrgica. Métodos: pesquisa aplicada, exploratória com abordagem quantitativa, empregando métodos e ferramentas em design: Sense Intent, Know Context, Know People, Frame Insights, Explore Concepts, Frame Solutions, Realize Offerings, além das ferramentas do Processo de Desenvolvimento de Produtos. Foi desenvolvida no período de março de 2019 a dezembro de 2021. Resultados: a partir do molde da prototipagem, tornou-se possível a representação do abstrato para o físico, onde implementou os conceitos criados nas etapas metodológicas e realizou os ajustes necessários para a criação do modelo como uma inovação tecnológica em que terá o conceito para a comercialização do produto. Conclusões: foi desenvolvida uma máscara de proteção contra a fumaça cirúrgica (HeLP), desde a etapa de projeto até o desenvolvimento do protótipo, configurando-se uma inovação tecnológica.