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View article: Muscle thickness from amplitude mode ultrasound and clinical outcomes in patients with cancer
Muscle thickness from amplitude mode ultrasound and clinical outcomes in patients with cancer Open
View article: PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTIONS IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS: REVIEW OF APPROACHES AND EFFICACY
PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTIONS IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS: REVIEW OF APPROACHES AND EFFICACY Open
Neonatal physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), especially in the management of premature newborns or those with respiratory complications. This study reviews the main physical therapy interventions …
View article: THE IMPORTANCE OF AQUATIC PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THE PREVENTION OF GONARTHROSIS IN THE ELDERLY: A LITERATURE REVIEW
THE IMPORTANCE OF AQUATIC PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THE PREVENTION OF GONARTHROSIS IN THE ELDERLY: A LITERATURE REVIEW Open
This article addresses gonarthrosis in the elderly and highlights the importance of aquatic physical therapy in the management of this condition, especially in the context of primary health care. Gonarthrosis is a degenerative disease of t…
View article: Metabólitos secundários com potencial nutricional e antioxidante encontrados nas cascas e sementes da Passiflora Cincinata Mast da região semi-arida do Brasil
Metabólitos secundários com potencial nutricional e antioxidante encontrados nas cascas e sementes da Passiflora Cincinata Mast da região semi-arida do Brasil Open
O Brasil é um dos maiores produtores de alimentos vegetais, devido a abundante flora nativa. As espécies cultaivas no semiárido do Brasil como o maracujá do mato tem se destacado devido a propriedades promotorasda saúde presentes nas polpa…
View article: POMACES DE FRUTAS CULTIVADAS NO SEMIÁRIDO BRASILEIRO: REVELANDO PROPRIEDADES FUNCIONAIS ATRAVÉS DE ANÁLISES FÍSICO-QUÍMICAS
POMACES DE FRUTAS CULTIVADAS NO SEMIÁRIDO BRASILEIRO: REVELANDO PROPRIEDADES FUNCIONAIS ATRAVÉS DE ANÁLISES FÍSICO-QUÍMICAS Open
O consumo de frutas e vegetais é essencial para que possam ser adquiridos os nutrientes necessários para as atividades funcionais do corpo humano. Analisar a composição nutricional e conteúdo de vitamina C aumenta o conhecimento sobre os b…
View article: Complementarity of nutrition risk screening tools with malnutrition diagnosis in patients with cancer: A 12‐month follow‐up study assessing accuracy metrics and mortality
Complementarity of nutrition risk screening tools with malnutrition diagnosis in patients with cancer: A 12‐month follow‐up study assessing accuracy metrics and mortality Open
Background The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria for diagnosing malnutrition were established to provide a standardized approach for diagnosing malnutrition in clinical practice using a nutrition screening tool (…
View article: Azure Edge Computing: Enhancing IoT Deployments with Microsoft Azure
Azure Edge Computing: Enhancing IoT Deployments with Microsoft Azure Open
Edge computing has become indispensable in the landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling immediate data processing at or near the data source, thereby reducing latency and enhancing operational efficiency. Microsoft Azure stands …
View article: O impacto do uso excessivo de telas no sono e neurodesenvolvimento infantil: uma revisão sistemática
O impacto do uso excessivo de telas no sono e neurodesenvolvimento infantil: uma revisão sistemática Open
Introdução: O sono é um dos principais mecanismos para o desenvolvimento neurológico, principalmenteno público infanto-juvenil. Entretanto, o aumento do uso de aparelhos eletrônicos por essa população gerou consequências no sono que necess…
View article: Comparativo das abordagens cirúrgicas de histerectomia total: abdominal, vaginal, laparoscópica e robótica
Comparativo das abordagens cirúrgicas de histerectomia total: abdominal, vaginal, laparoscópica e robótica Open
Histerectomia é o nome que se dá à cirurgia de remoção do útero, uma das cirurgias mais realizadas no mundo. Na atualidade, existem quatro diferentes técnicas de possível realização dessa cirurgia: abdominal, vaginal, laparoscópica e robót…
View article: Comparison of Numerical Models to Compute Biomechanical Markers In Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Comparison of Numerical Models to Compute Biomechanical Markers In Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms Open
View article: Ciência em ação: estudantes investigam a degradação de sacolas e canudos por compostagem
Ciência em ação: estudantes investigam a degradação de sacolas e canudos por compostagem Open
View article: On a Novel Heterogeneous Mechanical Test with Continuous Strain Path Changes for the Inverse Calibration of Constitutive Models
On a Novel Heterogeneous Mechanical Test with Continuous Strain Path Changes for the Inverse Calibration of Constitutive Models Open
View article: Jornalismo e reformas curriculares: o debate sobre extensão universitária
Jornalismo e reformas curriculares: o debate sobre extensão universitária Open
O objetivo deste artigo é identificar, de maneira exploratória, aspectos do debate histórico e conceitual sobre extensão universitária no Brasil, e cotejar desafios e potencialidades contemporâneos colocados aos cursos de Jornalismo, sobre…
View article: Comparative analysis of Zero Pressure Geometry and prestress methods in cardiovascular Fluid-Structure Interaction
Comparative analysis of Zero Pressure Geometry and prestress methods in cardiovascular Fluid-Structure Interaction Open
Using a regional mapping of material properties in combination with the PT method presented a better correspondence with the ZPG approach. The outcomes of this study can pave the way for advancing the accuracy and convergence of ATAA numer…
View article: Humanização na Atenção Básica à Saúde Revisão de Literatura
Humanização na Atenção Básica à Saúde Revisão de Literatura Open
Introdução: Este artigo surgiu a partir da necessidade de abordar um tópico relevante para a saúde dos pacientes. O objetivo principal é identificar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos enfermeiros na implementação da humanização na atenção b…
View article: Humanização na Atenção Básica à Saúde Revisão de Literatura
Humanização na Atenção Básica à Saúde Revisão de Literatura Open
Introdução: Este artigo surgiu a partir da necessidade de abordar um tópico relevante para a saúde dos pacientes. O objetivo principal é identificar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos enfermeiros na implementação da humanização na atenção b…
View article: Numerical Fatigue Crack Growth on Compact Tension Specimens under Mode I and Mixed-Mode (I+II) Loading
Numerical Fatigue Crack Growth on Compact Tension Specimens under Mode I and Mixed-Mode (I+II) Loading Open
This study focused on standard Compact Tension (CT) specimens and two loading modes during the numerical analyses carried out, namely: pure mode I and mixed-mode loading (Modes I+II). Numerical stress intensity factors, KI, were calculated…
View article: Functionally Graded Materials and Structures: Unified Approach by Optimal Design, Metal Additive Manufacturing, and Image-Based Characterization
Functionally Graded Materials and Structures: Unified Approach by Optimal Design, Metal Additive Manufacturing, and Image-Based Characterization Open
Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) can outperform their homogeneous counterparts. Advances in digitalization technologies, mainly additive manufacturing, have enabled the synthesis of materials with tailored properties and functionalitie…
View article: Experimental Protocols to Test Aortic Soft Tissues: A Systematic Review
Experimental Protocols to Test Aortic Soft Tissues: A Systematic Review Open
Experimental protocols are fundamental for quantifying the mechanical behaviour of soft tissue. These data are crucial for advancing the understanding of soft tissue mechanics, developing and calibrating constitutive models, and informing …
View article: The Influence of Hydroxyapatite Crystals on the Viscoelastic Behavior of Poly(vinyl alcohol) Braid Systems
The Influence of Hydroxyapatite Crystals on the Viscoelastic Behavior of Poly(vinyl alcohol) Braid Systems Open
Composites of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) in the shape of braids, in combination with crystals of hydroxyapatite (HAp), were analyzed to perceive the influence of this bioceramic on both the quasi-static and viscoelastic behavior under tensi…
View article: Identification of Apple Fruit-Skin Constitutive Laws by Full-Field Methods Using Uniaxial Tensile Loading
Identification of Apple Fruit-Skin Constitutive Laws by Full-Field Methods Using Uniaxial Tensile Loading Open
The protective and preservative role of apple skin in maintaining the integrity of the fruit is well-known, with its mechanical behaviour playing a pivotal role in determining fruit storage capacity. This study employs a combination of exp…
View article: Experimental and Numerical Research on the Splitting Capacity of European Beech Beams Loaded Perpendicular to the Grain by Connections: Influence of Different Geometrical Parameters
Experimental and Numerical Research on the Splitting Capacity of European Beech Beams Loaded Perpendicular to the Grain by Connections: Influence of Different Geometrical Parameters Open
In the present work, single- and double-dowel joints following different geometric configurations are experimentally and numerically investigated to derive the splitting behaviour of beech wood (Fagus sylvatica L.), one of the most widespr…
View article: Direct Assessment of Mode I Fracture Properties in Silver Fir Using MMCG Specimen and Digital Image Correlation
Direct Assessment of Mode I Fracture Properties in Silver Fir Using MMCG Specimen and Digital Image Correlation Open
In this study, we investigate the cracking behaviour of softwood species using the MMCG fracture test. Our primary objective is to directly measure crack length propagation in mode I loading and the associated fracture parameters. To achie…
View article: Inflation Mechanics of Aortic Phantoms: An Experimental Study
Inflation Mechanics of Aortic Phantoms: An Experimental Study Open
A novel approach to understanding aortic mechanics through the study of bulge inflation in silicone aortic phantoms, emphasizing deformation prior to rupture. Recognizing the limitations of current methods that focus on rupture events, our…
View article: Direct identification of fracture parameters of wood in mode I by digital image correlation
Direct identification of fracture parameters of wood in mode I by digital image correlation Open
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View article: Direct and inverse cohesive law identification of hardwood bonded joints with 1C-PUR adhesive using DCB test
Direct and inverse cohesive law identification of hardwood bonded joints with 1C-PUR adhesive using DCB test Open
Fracture characterisation under mode I loading of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. bonded joints with one-component polyurethane adhesive (1C-PUR) is addressed in this work. The objective is to estimate the cohesive law representative of the fr…
View article: Design Framework for Selection of Grid Topology and Rectangular Cross-Section Size of Elastic Timber Gridshells Using Genetic Optimisation
Design Framework for Selection of Grid Topology and Rectangular Cross-Section Size of Elastic Timber Gridshells Using Genetic Optimisation Open
This work presents a design framework for the selection of the topology and cross-section size of elastic timber gridshells, taking as constraints the shape of the structure and the maximum value of bending stress that can be reached in a …
View article: A Miniaturized Device Coupled with Digital Image Correlation for Mechanical Testing
A Miniaturized Device Coupled with Digital Image Correlation for Mechanical Testing Open
Miniaturized mechanical testing based on small sample testing technology is a powerful technique to characterize the mechanical properties of different materials, and it is being used in different application fields. However, the small siz…
View article: Shear traction‐separation laws of European beech under mode II loading by 3D digital image correlation
Shear traction‐separation laws of European beech under mode II loading by 3D digital image correlation Open
An experimental and numerical study on mode II fracture behaviour of European beech ( Fagus sylvatica L.) in the RL and TL crack propagation systems is performed. It is a hardwood species that has attracted increasing interest for structur…
View article: Computational Modelling and Simulation of Fluid Structure Interaction in Aortic Aneurysms: A Systematic Review and Discussion of the Clinical Potential
Computational Modelling and Simulation of Fluid Structure Interaction in Aortic Aneurysms: A Systematic Review and Discussion of the Clinical Potential Open
Aortic aneurysm is a cardiovascular disease related to the alteration of the aortic tissue. It is an important cause of death in developed countries, especially for older patients. The diagnosis and treatment of such pathology is performed…