bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mapping the Semantic-Pragmatic Continuum: Cognitive and Neurolinguistic Insights
Authors: Hinrichs Nicolás , Triesch-Hermann Susanne , de Andrade Helen , Belcavello Frederico , Torrent Tiago , Sammler Daniela , Hartwigsen Gesa
Published: February 2025

In this research paper, we examine the semantics-pragmatics continuum through a multimodal lens. We propose a new framework that integrates insights from Cognitive Linguistics and Neurolinguistics to advance theoretical and empirical research in Cognitive Neuropragmatics. Language is conceptualized as a dynamic system balancing conventional semantics with context-related pragmatic functions. We discuss the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying semantic construction and pragmatic inference, emphasizing their interdependencies. Findings on the neural correlates of pragmatic processes, such as speech acts and conversational implicatures, challenge traditional distinctions and reveal fluid boundaries across the continuum. Case studies on turn-taking and gesture pragmatics illustrate the utility of integrating annotated naturalistic data with neurophysiological methods to investigate communicative language use. By leveraging multimodal frame-semantics based annotation of naturalistic datasets, this work provides critical tools to understand how meaning emerges and operates at the interface of linguistic form, meaning, and social interaction, paving the way for refined neurophysiological mapping methods of linguistic phenomena.
Asymmetries in grandparental investment: Socioeconomic status of grandchildren’s families, parental gender, and lineage
Authors: Tanskanen Antti O , Pettay Jenni , Danielsbacka Mirkka
Published: February 2025

We examined the extent to which the socioeconomic status (SES) of grandchildren’s families (measured by parental education and household income) is associated with the frequent child care help and financial support grandparents channel towards their descendants. Several studies have shown that (i) grandparental investment varies according to gender and lineage, and (ii) differences in family relationships tend to exist between lower and higher SES families. However, there is a lack of studies examining whether grandparents invest more in grandchildren from lower or higher SES families in contemporary affluent societies, and whether this differs between maternal and paternal grandmothers and grandfathers. We used population-based data on younger and middle-aged adults from Germany. To study the associations between family SES and grandparental investment, we applied generalized ordered logit odds models. Grandparents provided frequent childcare help more often to grandchildren whose parents had higher levels of education and income. Specifically, frequent childcare help from maternal grandmothers increased as parental education levels rose. Additionally, paternal grandparents provided more financial support to families in the medium, high, and highest income classes compared to those in the lowest income class. There was evidence that grandparents invest more in grandchildren from higher SES families than in those from lower SES families. The findings suggest that grandparental support may widen the inequality between advantaged and disadvantaged children.
‘What do I do? Save the environment or let children go hungry?’ Leading English schools at a time of climate crisis
Authors: Higham Rupert , Kitson Alison , Sharp Sarah
Published: February 2025

Our analysis of interviews with 10 headteachers of English secondary schools (11-18 years) shows they are keenly aware of the importance of climate change and sustainability issues but are not always able to translate this recognition into action within their schools. Carried out in the summer of 2022, just after the Department for Education’s first Strategy for Climate Change and Sustainability was published, the interviews explored headteachers’ thoughts and actions in response to the climate and ecological crises. Surprising aspects of their responses led us to distinguish in our analysis between ‘surface’ and ‘latent’ meanings. The former revealed competing priorities and a lack of personal expertise that undermine their sense of agency and, in some cases, lead to an over-reliance on a committed individual elsewhere in the school. The latter revealed defensiveness in justifying their alignment with government-led priorities and a sense for some that the interview itself was creating a space to think about these issues properly for the first time. Together, they showed headteachers making painful moral choices between perceived short-term systemic demands and the long-term well-being of students and society.
Study on Brewing Quality of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, L. Monech)
Authors: Acharya Dev Raj , Shrestha Rabin , Thapa Santosh
Published: February 2025

With an aim to bring a variation in quality as well as to reduce the cost of beer, sorghum malt has also gained popularity and thus this study is focused on studying the suitability of sorghum in beer making. Sorghum was malted and different proportions of the malt were mixed with commercial barley malt to produce beer. Germination for 3 days yielded the highest amylase activity in sorghum. Sorghum malt was significantly different (p<0.05) from commercial barley malt in moisture, starch content, reducing sugar, protein, % extraction, specific gravity and amylase activity. The proportion of sorghum malt used along barley malt altered the TSS, viscosity, pH and specific gravity of wort significantly (p<0.05). Increasing the proportion of sorghum malt resulted in an increase in TSS, pH, ash content, dextrin, acidities, methanol content and tannin content whereas there was a decrease in apparent extract, total reducing sugars and alcohol content of the beers produced. The beer made out of sorghum malt: barley malt (25:75) was found superior to other formulations as well as to barley malt beer both in terms of chemical and sensory properties. Sorghum malt: barley malt (25:75) beer differed significantly (p<0.05) from market beer in terms of TSS, real extract %, starch content, ash content, acidity, alcohol content, methanol content and fusel oil content while pH, color, viscosity, original extract %, apparent extract %, real degree of fermentation, reducing sugar, protein, tannin, specific gravity, total aldehyde and ester content were statistically similar. Likewise, sorghum malt: barley malt (25:75) beer had significantly different (p<0.05) appearance and clarity, color, flavor and overall acceptance while the mouthfeel was similar to market bought beer.
Thin Layer Drying of Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Leaves in Cabinet Dryer and Selection of Appropriate Drying Model
Authors: Dangol Abina , Dhungel Abhitosh , Dhakal Santosh
Published: February 2025

The present study was conducted to examine the drying kinetics of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves, both pretreated and untreated, in a cabinet dryer. The leaves were blanched at 90°C for one minute before drying at temperatures of 50, 55, or 60°C. The control group involved drying the leaves without any blanching. The drying of stinging nettle leaves followed only a falling rate period. Graphical and statistical analysis of the result showed that Midilli and Verma models were the best-fitted models for cabinet drying of stinging nettle leaves. The time required to dry unblanched leaves from an initial moisture content of ~8.54±0.86% db to a final moisture content of ~1.11±0.01% db was 90, 75, and 60 minutes at 50, 55, and 60℃, respectively. Similarly, the time required to dry blanched leaves was 75, 60, and 45 minutes at 50, 55, and 60°C respectively. The rehydration ratio of stinging nettle varied from 3.08±0.09 to 4.26±0.01 for unblanched and 3.40±0.15 to 4.52±0.07 for blanched product dried at 50-60℃. The Deff of leaves was increased from 1.2-2.5×10-12m2/s for unblanched leaves and 2-3.1×10-12m2/s for blanched leaves as the drying temperature increased from 50-60℃. The activation energy was estimated to be 65.2 kJ/mol for unblanched leaves and 38.9 kJ/mol for blanched leaves. Drying (at 55℃) retained 43% and 31% of total chlorophyll and β-carotene respectively while drying with blanching retained 38% and 57% total chlorophyll and β-carotene respectively.
किराती भाषामा वर्णव्यवस्था {Alphabet in Kirati language}
Authors: राई {Rai} तारामणि {Taramani}
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेख किराती भाषामा रहेका वर्णव्यवस्थाको तुलनात्मक एवं प्रकार्यपरक अध्ययनमा केन्द्रित छ । किराती भाषा समूहभित्र दुई दर्जन बढी भाषाहरू छन् । ती भाषाहरूमा सबैभन्दा कम २१ देखि सबैभन्दा बढी ४० ओटासम्म व्यञ्जन वर्ण पाइन्छन् भने सबैभन्दा कम ५ देखि सबैभन्दा बढी १६ ओटासम्म स्वर वर्णको व्यवस्था रहेको देखिन्छ । भोट–बर्मेली भाषामा ५ ओटा स्वर वर्णलाई आद्य स्वर मानिन्छ जुन सबै किराती भाषामा समान तहमा पाइन्छन् । त्यसै गरी भोटबर्मेली भाषा परिवारमा आद्य व्यञ्जनका रूपमा १६ ओटा व्यञ्जन छन् जुन सबै किराती भाषामा पाइन्छन् । तर त्यसबाहेक पनि थप वर्णहरू पाइएका छन् । ती मध्ये केही इन्डो–आर्य भाषाको प्रभावका कारण देखिन्छन् भने केही आन्तरिक उत्परिवर्तनबाट पनि वर्णहरू आएका छन् । किराती समूहमा रहेका भाषाको तुलनात्मक एवं प्रकार्यपरक दृष्टिकोणले विश्लेषण गर्दा केन्द्रीय स्वर भएका र नभएका, अर्धउच्च स्वर भएका र नभएका, निम्न पश्च स्वर भएका र नभएका, दीर्घता भएका र नभएका, अनुनासिकता भएका र नभएका आधारमा सामान्यत: स्वर वर्णलाई हेरिएको छ भने व्यञ्जन वर्णलाई दन्त्य, दन्त्य–वस्त्र्य, वस्त्र्य गरी ३ समूहमा विभाजन गर्दै अति कण्ठ्य वर्ण भए–नभएको, अन्तःस्फोटक भए–नभएको, तालव्य भए–नभएको आधारमा किराती भाषामा रहेका वर्णव्यवस्थालाई तुलनात्मक एवं प्रकार्यपरक सिद्धान्तका आधारमा निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
‘आजको महाभारत’ कथामा अर्थ उत्पादनको संस्कृति {Meaning in the story 'Today's Mahabharata' A culture of production}
Authors: रजौरे Rajaure पूर्णिमा Purnima
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेख सांस्कृतिक प्रतिनिधित्व र त्यसले खोजी गर्ने अर्थको निरूपणमा केन्द्रित छ । प्रतिनिधित्वको अध्ययनबाट समाजमा आममानिसहरूको प्रतिनिधित्व कसरी भएको छ र उक्त सामाजिक संरचना कस्तो रहेको छ भन्ने कुराको बोध हुन्छ । समाजसापेक्ष सिर्जित अर्थ निरूपणको आधार नै त्यहाँ अवस्थित सांस्कृतिक प्रतिनिधित्वमा निर्भर रहन्छ । पाठमा प्रतिनिधित्व गर्ने विभिन्न पात्रहरूले प्रभुत्वशाली अर्थ, सहमतीय अर्थ र विरोधजन्य अर्थको उत्पादन गरेको पाइन्छ । यसै सन्दर्भमा घनश्याम ढकालको ‘आजको महाभारत’ कथामा संयोजित वर्गीय पात्रहरूको प्रतिनिधित्व र त्यसले सिर्जना गरेको अर्थको संस्कृतिलाई यस अध्ययनमा स्थान दिइएको छ । यहाँ निर्दिष्ट पाठविश्लेषणका लागि पुस्तकालयीय कार्यद्वारा सामग्री सङ्कलन गरी पाठ र वस्तुको विश्लेषण र व्याख्या गरिएको हुँदा विश्लेषणात्मक र व्याख्यात्मक विधिको उपयोग गरिएको छ । यसै क्रममा ‘आजको महाभारत’ कथामा सम्बद्ध वर्गीय पात्रहरूको पहिचान गरी तिनीहरूको प्रतिनिधित्वबाट सिर्जित अर्थको निरूपण गर्नु नै यस अध्ययनको उद्देश्य रहेको छ । यही उद्देश्यअनुरूप गरिएको अध्ययनबाट यहाँ निर्धारित कथात्मक विमर्शमा उच्चवर्गीय, अधीनस्थवर्गीय र निम्नवर्गीय पात्रहरूको प्रतिनिधित्वबाट प्रभुत्वशाली, सहमतीय र विरोधजन्य गरी तीनओटै सांस्कृतिक अर्थको उत्पादन भएको छ भन्ने निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
चीरहरण उपन्यासमा शरीर राजनीति {Body Politics in the Excision Novel}
Authors: खनाल Khanal शारदा Sarada
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेखमा नीलम कार्की निहारिकाकृत चीरहरण उपन्यासको शरीर राजनीतिका आधारमा अध्ययन विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । विद्यमान शरीर राजनीतिको पक्षलाई अध्ययनीय विषय बनाई त्यसैसम्बन्धी अवधारणात्मक ढाँचालाई सैद्धान्तिक आधार मानेर प्रस्तुत लेख तयार गरिएको छ । कृतिको अर्थापनका लागि सघन पाठविश्लेषण विधिअनुसार सूक्ष्म पठनद्वारा स्थापित सिद्धान्तका आधारमा सन्दर्भपरक विश्लेषणसमेत गरिएकाले अध्ययन गुणात्मक प्रकृतिको छ । विवेच्य उपन्यासमा प्रस्तुत शरीर राजनीतिको विषयलाई मूल प्राज्ञिक समस्या बनाएर त्यसको समाधान खोज्न कृतिमा पितृसत्तात्मक कोणबाट भएको महिला शरीरको प्रयोग तथा शक्ति र प्रभुत्वबाट भएको मानव शरीरको प्रयोगको मात्र अध्ययन गरिएको छ । यस उपन्यासमा सबैभन्दा बढी द्रौपदी, कुन्ती, देवव्रत र पाण्डवहरूको शरीरको प्रयोग भएको छ भने गान्धारी, माद्री, अम्बा, अम्बिका, अम्बालिका, काशीनरेश, शाल्वयुवराजजस्ता पात्रहरूको शरीरको पनि उपयोग गरिएको छ । पितृसत्ताले गरेको शरीर राजनीतिमा महिला शरीर विशेष गरी द्रौपदीको शरीरको सबैभन्दा धेरै प्रयोग भएको छ । राजोचित गुणले युक्त भए पनि छोरी भएर जन्मेकै कारण यस उपन्यासमा प्रयुक्त राजकुमारीहरूलाई कुनै मूल्य दिइएको छैन बरु उनीहरूलाई आआफ्ना पिता र दाजुका राज्य जोगाउने छेकबार तथा हतियारको रूपमा उपयोग गरिएको छ । द्रौपदी पिता द्रुपदको लक्ष्यभेदन गर्न सक्ने धनुष विद्यामा सर्वश्रेष्ठ सुरवीर पुरुषसँग सुपुत्रीको विवाह गरिदिने उर्दी वा होडको सिकार भई कष्टपूर्ण जीवन भोग्न बाध्य बनाइएकी छन् भने हस्तिनापुर राज्यका सच्चा हकदार भएर पनि दासराज, मत्स्यगन्धा, धृतराष्ट्र र दुर्योधनको सत्तास्वार्थका निम्ति क्रमश: देवव्रत र पाण्डवहरू हकअधिकारबाट वञ्चित भई बलिवेदीमा चढ्न र कष्टपूर्ण जीवन भोग्न बाध्य पारिएका छन् । समग्रमा प्रस्तुत उपन्यास शरीर राजनीतिका कोणबाट अध्ययनीय भएको निष्कर्ष प्राप्त भएको छ ।
नेपाली सन्तकाव्यमा रहस्यवाद {Mysticism in Nepali Santakavya}
Authors: सुब्बा Subba इन्द्रमान Indraman
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेखमा नेपाली सन्तकाव्यमा प्रयुक्त रहस्यवादका विभिन्न आयामलाई विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । सामाजिक, नैतिक र दार्शनिक विषयवस्तुमा आधारित सन्तकाव्य नेपाली साहित्यको निर्गुण भक्तिधाराअन्तर्गत पर्ने एउटा साहित्यिक परम्परा हो भने रहस्यवाद साहित्यमा चलेको एउटा आध्यात्मिक प्रवृत्ति हो । मानवीय जीवन र समाजका विभिन्न विषयलाई लिएर काव्य रचना गर्ने सन्तहरूको मुख्य उद्देश्य हठयोगको साधना गरी निर्गुण ब्रह्मानुभूतिबाट सिद्धि प्राप्त गर्ने हुनाले सन्तकाव्यमा साधनात्मक रहस्यवाद रहन गएकोे छ । मूलत: सन्तहरूले मानवीय मूल्य, सृष्टि र जीवनको विवेचना गर्दै आत्मज्ञानद्वारा रहस्य–दर्शनलाई कसरी प्राप्त गरेका छन् भन्ने कुराको उद्घाटन गरी बौद्ध दर्शनको शून्यवादी अवधारणा र सन्तहरूको रहस्यानुभूतिबिच पारस्परिकता स्थापित गर्नु यस लेखको उद्देश्य हो । यहाँ साधन रहस्यवादका आधारभूत मान्यतालाई सैद्धान्तिक ढाँचाका रूपमा अवलम्बन गरीे व्याख्या र विश्लेषणद्वारा यसको समाधान गरिएको छ । यस प्रकार साधनात्मक रहस्यवादमा निर्धारित निर्गुण ब्रह्मको जिज्ञासा र स्वरूप, प्रेमको चेतना, चित्तको शून्य अवस्था, रहस्यानन्दको प्रयत्न र रहस्यानुभूतिको अभिव्यक्ति आदि प्रक्रियाहरू केलाउँदै नेपाली सन्तकाव्यको रहस्यवाद बौद्धको शून्यवादमा आधारित छ भन्ने निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
Gambaran Pelaksanaan Proses Assembling Berkas Rekam Medis Pada Pasien Rawat Inap Di Rumah Sakit X Purwodadi
Authors: Wahyuni Ningrum Tri , Arumsari Wahyuni , Marchamah Dwi Nur Siti
Published: February 2025

Medical records in hospitals are a crucial aspect that reflects the quality of service, measured through the completeness of information filling. The purpose of this study was to identify the function of the assembling process, understand the implementation of the main tasks of assembling, and analyze the inhibiting factors in the assembling process at Rumah Saki X Purwodadi. Descriptive qualitative method was used in this research. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data processing with source triangulation involved four informants. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman method for reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed the excellence of the medical record assembling process at Hospital X, especially in form preparation, information documentation, document control, and patient identification supervision. Challenges were found such as form filling errors and constraints in supervision, which could affect the integrity of medical records. Analyze assembling tasks such as the efficiency of re-assembling forms and the importance of careful examination of medical record data. Improvements were needed such as medical record form filling errors. Constraining factors included staff attitudes affecting service quality and low motivation due to high workload. Suggestions involve periodic training, increased staff motivation, and adoption of medical record technology.
Higher pre-operative non-invasive fibrosis scores are not associated with surgical outcomes in patients with MASLD undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery
Authors: Huynh Louis , Kouzmina Ekaterina , Zevin Boris , Flemming Jennifer A.
Published: February 2025

Background:

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a leading cause of cirrhosis in Canada. Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) leads to histologic improvement in patients with MASLD and obesity; however, patients with advanced fibrosis may be at risk for decompensation in liver function following MBS. There are currently no Canadian data evaluating the association between pre-operative advanced fibrosis and post-operative complications among patients with obesity undergoing MBS.

Methods:

We conducted a single-centre retrospective cohort study of individuals undergoing primary MBS (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy) between September 2016 and August 2021. The primary exposure was pre-operative NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) fibrosis score (NFS). Outcomes of interest included post-operative complications and health care utilization at 30 and 90 days, and weight loss at 30 days post-operatively.

Results:

After exclusions, 204 patients who received MBS and had the data required to calculate NFS were included. The median age was 46 years (interquartile range 38–55 years) and 181 (89%) were female. A total of 55 (27%) patients had NFS, suggesting advanced fibrosis. There was no significant difference in 30- or 90-day complications and health care utilization rates in patients with higher NFS.

Conclusions:

Patients undergoing MBS have a high prevalence of steatosis and advanced fibrosis based on the NFS. Our data suggest that higher NFS is not associated with higher short-term post-operative complications in patients undergoing MBS. Further work needs to be done to determine the optimal method of screening for advanced liver disease in patients living with severe obesity.
Validation of FIB-4 for the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Authors: Bera Chinmay , Hamdan-Perez Nashla , Kosick Heather Mary-Kathleen , Shengir Mohamed , Sebastiani Giada , Patel Keyur
Published: February 2025

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases practice guidance on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has recommended using specific cut-off values for the Fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4) to detect cirrhosis. A cut-off of 3.48 is recommended for identifying stage 4 fibrosis (F4) with high specificity, while a cut-off of 1.67 is suggested for ruling out advanced fibrosis. Our study aimed to validate the diagnostic performance of these new FIB-4 cut-offs in our cohort of biopsy-proven MASLD from two Canadian tertiary care centres. Our study included 390 patients with biopsy-proven MASLD with F4 prevalence of 22%. Among the 87 patients with cirrhosis, 37 (42.5%) were correctly identified with a FIB-4 ≥3.48. FIB-4 had an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.79 at the proposed cut-off points, with 32% of patients being indeterminate or misclassified. Sensitivity and positive-predictive value for the FIB-4 cut-off were 65% and 68.5%, respectively, while the specificity and negative-predictive value were 93% and 92%, respectively. In conclusion, in our biopsy-proven MASLD cohort, recommended FIB-4 cut-offs ≥3.48 and <1.67 had low sensitivity but high specificity. An upper FIB-4 cut-off of 3.48 would have missed nearly one in four cirrhosis cases. The proposed FIB-4 thresholds for identifying F4 in MASLD patients have limited diagnostic utility in higher prevalence tertiary hepatology cohorts.
Canadian military members’ experiences of using programs and services to support upcoming release: A qualitative study
Authors: Tam-Seto Linna , Williams Ashley , Hill Shannon , Ritchie Kimberly , Cramm Heidi
Published: February 2025

LAY SUMMARY

Transitioning from military to civilian life starts with the decision to leave military service, leading to a unique journey for each person. This study looks at how Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members use various support programs during this transition. These programs are provided by the CAF, Department of National Defence (DND), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), and other civilian organizations. The research is part of a larger study and uses interviews to understand the experiences of CAF members. Data were collected May 2018-January 2019 from 80 participants, including both full-time and part-time service members. The initial findings show that many participants found VAC and DND/CAF programs helpful. However, they also faced challenges, such as dealing with complicated administrative tasks and encountering civilian providers who lacked an understanding of military culture. These insights are important for improving the support available to military members as they transition to civilian life.
Changes to Veteran community reintegration research needed to address diverse needs of Veterans and their communities
Authors: Heuer Jacquelyn N. , Chavez Margeaux , Lind Jason , Hahm Bridget , Melillo Christine , Besterman-Dahan Karen
Published: February 2025

The authors issue a call to the field to address the expansive reintegration needs of Veterans and their communities. Developing inclusive Veteran community reintegration research is crucial to the Veterans Health Administration’s becoming a more inclusive learning health care delivery system. Work conducted by the Enhancing Veteran Community Reintegration Research multi-stakeholder partnership and project team found critical gaps in Veteran community reintegration research. These gaps included a lack of inclusivity, a need for an intentional shift to Veteran-engaged research designs in diverse settings of care and community contexts, and an integration of knowledge translation efforts in areas of health care outside rehabilitation.
Virtual and in-person chronic pain management outcomes: A retrospective observational study
Authors: Hapidou Eleni G. , Tutunjian Anthony , Anthonypillai Jennifer
Published: February 2025

LAY SUMMARY

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and its challenges, there was a lack of accessible health care, including chronic pain management. In hopes of providing care for patients who sought treatment, many services shifted to virtual care, which was still accessible despite the pandemic. Although the problem of accessibility was solved, the effectiveness of a virtual chronic pain management program compared with an established in-person program that has historically provided results needed to be evaluated. This research looked to answer the question of a newly established virtual program’s effectiveness by measuring various pain-related variables in patients who completed the program. No differences were found between the results of a sample of patients who completed the program virtually and the results of those who completed the program in person. This study aligns with new research in the field of virtual chronic pain management. Results show that the virtual program is effective and accessible because of the nature of online care. Moving forward, virtual therapy can be effective in treating chronic pain and may potentially be a key tool in the future of clinical care overall.
Navigating mental health risks among Australian military Veterans: Insights for general practice
Authors: Prevett Andrew , Lâm Jade
Published: February 2025

LAY SUMMARY

This study explores mental health risks among Australian military Veterans, emphasizing the critical role of health care practitioners, particularly general practitioners (GPs), in promptly identifying and effectively managing mental health concerns among this population. Through an analysis of data from 150 injured Veterans, research revealed that individuals with shorter service length, those with lower rank, males who underwent voluntary discharge, and females who experienced involuntary medical discharge are at heightened risk of developing a service-related mental health condition. The study highlights the urgent need for early intervention, as Veterans often delay seeking help for their service-related injuries until they reach a crisis point, long after service has ended. Despite Veterans regularly relying on GP services, many GPs lack awareness of the Veterans in their practice and the unique challenges they experience. Educating GPs about specific mental health risk factors related to service is imperative to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment. The study recommends establishing financial incentives to encourage GPs to develop the necessary military cultural competence and integrating relevant content into university curricula.
Self-perceptions of mental health among U.S. Veterans and non-Veterans: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022
Authors: Frederickson Nicole , Blake Anthony , Kolm-Valdivia Nicole , Maloney Patrick
Published: February 2025

LAY SUMMARY

Many studies investigate the various health conditions that impact Veteran populations and describe patterns of diagnosed mental health conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. These high rates of mental health diagnoses may be connected to traumatic experiences, military culture, and other challenges when facing reintegration into civilian life. Even though these mental health diagnoses are known to exist among Veteran communities, not very much is known about how Veterans see their health. Do Veterans view their mental distress as being poor? If so, do they report more days of poor mental health than non-Veterans? In this study, the authors found that Veterans perceive their mental health as poor and are more likely to report a greater number of poor mental health days than non-Veterans. Knowledge of a Veteran’s perceived mental health provides insight into population-level mental distress among Veterans rather than solely diagnosed mental health conditions. Veteran populations will remain, and researchers must continue to improve the understanding of the complexities surrounding health to expand Veteran-centred care.
Application of Gynecological Massage as A Means of Rehabilitation in Gynecological Pathology
Authors: KA Bugaevsky
Published: February 2025

The article presents the methodology for conducting a gynecological massage session with patients, as well as the results of the practical use of gynecological massage as a method of treatment and means of rehabilitation of gynecological patients in the study groups. The results of non-drug, alternative treatment and rehabilitation in groups of patients with various types of gynecological pathology are presented.
Time to Treat the Climate and Nature Crisis as One Indivisible Global Health Emergency
Authors: Zielinski Chris
Published: February 2025

Over 200 health journals call on the United Nations, political leaders, and health professionals to recognise that climate change and biodiversity loss are one indivisible crisis and must be tackled together to preserve health and avoid catastrophe. This overall environmental crisis is now so severe as to be a global health emergency.
Os Destinos Turísticos na Literatura: Um Estudo sobre a Serra da Estrela
Authors: Santos Dias Oliveira Nelson Clemente
Published: February 2025

Introdução: Neste trabalho procurou-se explorar a relação entre a literatura e a construção social da imagem da Serra da Estrela, um dos mais tradicionais destinos turísticos de Portugal. Metodologia: A metodologia comportou uma pesquisa documental para reunir o corpo de análise que foi constituído por 42 excertos de obras, de 24 autores, que legaram escritos sobre a Serra da Estrela. Os dados assim reunidos foram posteriormente sujeitos a uma análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Pôde comprovar-se que ao longo dos tempos as obras literárias têm descrito a Serra da Estrela com imagens impregnadas por um conjunto de ícones e clichés ligados à montanha aos rigores climatéricos, à neve, às paisagens naturais inóspitas, à solidão, ao pastoreio e às atividades socioeconómicas daí decorrentes, bem como a rudeza, também de caráter, dos seus habitantes. Discussão: A imagem reproduzida na literatura privilegia os produtos turísticos de inverno mais tradicionais omitindo outras imagens que poderiam contribuir para um turismo o ano inteiro. Conclusões: As conclusões confirmam a ideia inicial de que a literatura continua a ser uma fonte de informação importante no processo de construção social dos destinos turísticos.
Evaluación y Justicia Social en el aula: el caso de una escuela rural en la Isla Grande de Chiloé, Chile
Authors: Heeren Herrera Maximiliano
Published: February 2025

Introducción: Este estudio busca vincular las nociones de evaluación en el aula con las dimensiones de equidad, reconocimiento y participación, a través de la perspectiva teórica de la Justicia Social, en una escuela rural de Chiloé, Chile. Metodología: El estudio se basa en un enfoque dialógico, que implica un proceso epistemológico extendido donde la comunidad de investigación acuerda los criterios, procedimientos y el tratamiento del conocimiento generado. Se analizó cómo la evaluación educativa impacta el aprendizaje, promoviendo el reconocimiento de diversas identidades y la eliminación de desigualdades. Resultados: Los hallazgos revelan el conocimiento evaluativo del profesorado, destacando la contribución de la comunidad en la toma de decisiones sobre el currículo. También se identificaron instancias de participación de diversos agentes educativos, aunque el aspecto lingüístico se observó de manera incipiente. Discusión y Conclusiones: Se concluye que la evaluación educativa desempeña un papel clave en la justicia social, favoreciendo la inclusión y la equidad. Los resultados contribuyen a la base teórica y empírica de las investigaciones sobre evaluación en el aula y enfoques de justicia social en contextos educativos.
Evaluación de una metodología para la formación del emprendimiento desde la perspectiva de docentes de educación secundaria
Authors: Fernández-de-Castro Javier
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La relevancia del emprendimiento se evidencia en la Nueva Escuela Mexicana, así como en los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) y en las tendencias laborales propuestas por The World Economic Forum. El objetivo de este estudio consiste en evaluar una metodología de formación del emprendimiento (Metodología 3e) desde la perspectiva de profesores de secundaria que participaron en un estudio piloto desarrollado en el Estado de Aguascalientes (México) durante el ciclo escolar 2022-23. Metodología: Se desarrolló un estudio cuantitativo, con diseño no experimental, de tipo transversal y con alcance exploratorio y descriptivo. Participaron 38 docentes de siete escuelas públicas, a quienes se les administró un instrumento diseñado para el fin del estudio. Resultados: El profesorado valora positivamente la metodología, subrayando los proyectos innovadores que parten de los intereses y habilidades de los estudiantes, la calidad del libro de texto, así como las asesorías brindadas por los responsables de la metodología. Se identifica limitaciones, como el acompañamiento docente inicial, la dificultad para ingresar a la plataforma digital y el logro de ciertos conocimientos. Discusión: Los resultados se discuten respecto a textos identificados en la literatura sobre metodologías didácticas para la formación del emprendimiento, reconociendo que son escasas las publicaciones relativas al tema. Conclusión: La evaluación de la metodología proporciona a sus diseñadores información útil para la consolidación de sus fortalezas, así como para la ideación e implementación de estrategias para su mejora continua.
Uloga
katoličkoga biskupa u ekumenskom poslanju Crkve od Drugoga vatikanskoga sabora
do dokumenta Biskup i
jedinstvo kršćana
Authors: Macut Ivan
Published: February 2025

Ovaj teološki rad podijelili smo, uz uvod i zaključak, na dva dijela. U prvom dijelu prikazali smo kako Drugi vatikanski sabor gleda na biskupe i njihovu ekumensku zadaću. Upravo je Drugi vatikanski sabor napravio kopernikanski obrat u Katoličkoj Crkvi u odnosu na njezinu ekumensku zauzetost, a u tom kontekstu biskupi imaju ključnu ulogu. Drugo poglavlje istražuje ulogu biskupa u ekumenizmu prema dokumentima Katoličke Crkve nakon Drugoga vatikanskoga sabora. Ovdje smo prikazali dokumente: Zakonik kanonskog prava; Katekizam Katoličke Crkve i obnovljeni ekumenski direktorij s naslovom Direktorij za primjenu načela i normi o ekumenizmu. Zaključak je kako je uloga biskupa nezamjenjiva. Biskupi imaju iznimno veliku odgovornost da svojim položajem i vlašću, koju imaju na području svojih biskupija, organiziraju, nadziru i provode sve ekumenske aktivnosti.
Evaluasi Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Pengembangan Keberlanjutan Kampung Payung Pandanwangi, Kota Malang
Authors: Datin Kamilah Nurlaily  , Giriwati Novi Sunu Sri
Published: February 2025

Kampung tematik merupakan upaya inovatif dalam pengembangan perkotaan yang bertujuan untuk memperbaiki kawasan permukiman dengan fokus pada perbaikan fisik dan peningkatan kualitas hidup masyarakat. Di Indonesia, kampung-kampung ini tidak hanya memecahkan masalah permukiman, tetapi juga menjadi daya tarik wisatawan. Kota Malang memiliki 23 wisata kampung tematik dari total 53 destinasi wisata, masing-masing menawarkan atraksi unik seperti mural warna-warni dan tema khusus. Meskipun telah mendapat dukungan dari pemerintah, keterlibatan aktif masyarakat sangat penting untuk pembangunan kampung tematik yang berkelanjutan. Kampung Payung Pandanwangi adalah salah satu contoh kampung tematik di Malang yang menghadapi masalah keberlanjutan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif untuk mengevaluasi partisipasi masyarakat di Kampung Payung Pandanwangi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan literature review dan observasi lapangan. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat terlibat dalam pengelolaan infrastruktur dan masalah lingkungan, namun tingkat partisipasi dalam pengembangannya sebagai destinasi wisata kampung tematik masih sangat rendah, yakni hanya pada tingkat "Informing" berdasarkan Tangga Partisipasi Arnstein. Untuk memastikan keberlanjutan Kampung Payung Pandanwangi, diperlukan upaya dalam meningkatkan partisipasi aktif masyarakat dalam setiap aspek pengembangan, agar kampung tematik tidak hanya menjadi destinasi wisata yang menarik tetapi juga berkelanjutan secara ekonomi dan sosial.
Systematic Literature Review (SLR): Keberlanjutan Arsitektur Tradisional dan Vernakular dalam Menghadapi Zaman pada Konteks Urban Rural
Authors: Bunga Pasadena Ineru  , Kusdiwanggo Susilo , Yusran Yusfan Adeputera
Published: February 2025

Arsitektur vernakular tradisional merupakan ekspresi budaya yang menggambarkan interaksi manusia dengan lingkungan fisik dan sosialnya. Gaya arsitektur ini berkembang secara alami berdasarkan tradisi lokal, iklim, dan ketersediaan material setempat, serta mencerminkan solusi yang efisien dan berkelanjutan. Namun, perkembangan urbanisasi dan globalisasi memberi tekanan signifikan terhadap keberlangsungan arsitektur vernakular, terutama di daerah pedesaan dan perkotaan yang menghasilkan interaksi antara kebudayaan modern dan tradisional berupa intervensi maupun asimilasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Systematic Literature Review (SLR) untuk mengidentifikasi pola adaptasi arsitektur vernakular dalam konteks transisi urban-rural dan dampaknya terhadap keberlanjutan budaya serta ekologis. Hasil dari penelitian ini ditemukan tren fokus dan metode yang banyak digunakan dalam penelitian terkait Arsitektur Tradisional dan Vernakular dalam konteks Urban-Rural dalam rentang sepuluh tahun terakhir yang berfokus pada pelestarian tradisi dan unsur tradisional dalam kawasan yang telah berkembang melalui metode kualitatif. Umumnya jenis penelitian bersifat deskriptif untuk mengungkap fenomena yang melatar belakangi perubahan suatu kawasan/objek arsitektur vernakular. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam memahami dinamika perubahan antara kawasan urban dan rural serta menyajikan strategi yang efektif untuk mendukung kelestarian arsitektur vernakular di masa depan.
Optimalisasi Energi Pada Lift Berdasarkan Gerak Vertikal pada Lift Menggunakan Hybrid Naive Bayes
Authors: Prana Ihsanuddin Adika , Sendari Siti , Ari Elbaith Zaeni Ilham , Afnan Habibi M. , Arengga Wibowo Danang
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan penggunaan energi pada sistem lift berdasarkan gerak vertikal menggunakan algoritma Hybrid Naive Bayes. Proses optimalisasi didasarkan pada pengumpulan data dilakukan di Gedung B11 Fakultas Teknik Universitas Negeri Malang selama periode waktu tertentu, dalam upaya mengurangi konsumsi energi pada gedung bertingkat, efisiensi energi lift menjadi salah satu fokus utama. Dengan memanfaatkan data penggunaan lift yang meliputi pola pergerakan vertikal, waktu operasional, serta beban muatan, penelitian ini melakukan klasifikasi dan prediksi efisiensi energi. Algoritma Hybrid Naive Bayes dipilih karena kemampuannya dalam menangani ketidakpastian data serta keandalannya dalam klasifikasi, terutama saat dikombinasikan dengan metode optimisasi lainnya. Hasil prediksi efisiensi energi yang akurat juga memungkinkan manajemen gedung untuk menerapkan strategi operasional yang lebih hemat energi dan ramah lingkungan. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini diharapkan memberikan kontribusi signifikan dalam pengelolaan energi yang lebih efisien pada sistem lift di gedunggedung tinggi.
Innovations in Hardware Verification for High-Speed Protocols: Addressing Emerging Challenges in Interface Design
Authors: Jena Abraham
Published: February 2025

The rapid evolution of high-speed interface protocols has introduced unprecedented challenges in hardware verification, necessitating innovative approaches beyond traditional methodologies. This article presents a comprehensive framework for addressing the complexities in verifying modern protocols such as PCIe Gen 5/6, USB 4.0, and high-speed Ethernet interfaces. This article introduces a hybrid verification methodology that seamlessly integrates formal methods with dynamic simulation, demonstrating significant improvements in coverage and accuracy for protocol timing and error recovery mechanisms. The proposed approach leverages FPGA-based hardware acceleration and machine learning techniques to enhance verification efficiency, particularly in complex multi-protocol environments. The results indicate substantial improvements in verification coverage and fault detection rates compared to conventional methods while maintaining practical implementation feasibility. The framework incorporates adaptive verification environments and AI-driven fault detection systems, offering scalable solutions for next-generation interface verification challenges. Early adoption of these techniques by industry partners suggests promising applications in reducing verification cycles while improving quality metrics.
Real-time Clinical Decision Systems: Advancing Healthcare through ML-Driven Optimization
Authors: Mohit Agarwal
Published: February 2025

This comprehensive article explores the transformative impact of real-time clinical decision systems and machine learning-driven optimization in modern healthcare settings. The article examines the integration of advanced technologies across various healthcare domains, from technical infrastructure to clinical applications, highlighting their role in improving patient care outcomes and operational efficiency. The article shows the implementation of sophisticated ML frameworks, addressing critical challenges in data privacy, security, and model interpretability while emphasizing the importance of clinical validation and regulatory compliance. Through article analysis of current implementations and emerging trends, the article demonstrates how these systems revolutionize healthcare delivery by enabling predictive diagnostics, precision medicine, and resource optimization. The article further explores the technical infrastructure requirements, clinical applications, and implementation challenges while providing insights into future opportunities and potential impacts on healthcare transformation. This article offers valuable insights for healthcare organizations seeking to implement or enhance their clinical decision support systems while maintaining high standards of patient care and operational excellence.
From Outages to Excellence: Building Resilience with Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
Authors: Karthik Venkatesh Ratnam
Published: February 2025

Cloud-based disaster recovery (DR) has emerged as a transformative approach to building organizational resilience, fundamentally changing how businesses protect their critical systems and data. This article explores the evolution from traditional DR methods to modern cloud-based solutions, examining their architectural components, implementation strategies across various industries, and integration with advanced technologies. Through analysis of real-world applications and case studies, it demonstrates how cloud DR solutions enable organizations to achieve superior recovery objectives while maintaining cost-effectiveness and scalability. This article highlights the significance of automated monitoring, AI-driven anomaly detection, and continuous testing in establishing robust DR strategies. Furthermore, it focuses on industry-specific challenges and solutions, providing insights into best practices for optimizing cloud DR implementations. It also indicates that organizations embracing cloud-based DR not only enhance their business continuity capabilities but also gain strategic advantages in adaptability and operational excellence. This comprehensive article on cloud DR encompasses current practices, emerging trends, and future challenges, offering valuable insights for technology leaders and practitioners in the field of disaster recovery and business continuity.
Wi-Fi-Enabled Head Motion-Controlled Wheelchair for Quadriplegic Mobility
Authors: Dr Velayudham A  , Kamesh R  , Duraisaravanakkumar G  , Gowtham R A  , Kathikeyan S
Published: February 2025

Quadriplegia is the condition that leads to a person's paralysis of all four limbs and the torso. In this case, the person completely or partially loses the ability to carry out activities and this affects the individual's autonomy. Although people with quadriplegia have greater difficulties to lead a normal life than those without, they often find means to integrate themselves into society. The traditional wheelchair (either manual or powered) needs either the physical strength or the hand-operated controls, which are difficult or impossible to use for individuals with limited or no upper body function. In order to break through the barriers, a Head Motion Controlled Wheelchair makes use of a cutting-edge solution. Through the discovery of head tilting transmitters for mobility purposes, users are able to move without the need of hand controls. With built-in motion detectors, microcontroller Unit, transmitters and receivers the device guarantees the operation is steady, and last but not least, it uses wireless communication. Safety functions such as fall detection mechanism and using a mobile app for emergency alerts step up the comfort of using it, and it is useful for people with quadriplegia.
Insights of Ramayana on a Management Perspective
Authors: Soumyajit Palit
Published: February 2025

Ancient Indian epic The Ramayana provides valuable insights into Dharmic Management, an idea that combines conventional dharmic principles with contemporary management techniques. In the framework of the Ramayana, Dharmic Management highlights the significance of moral principles, moral behaviour, and justice in leadership and decision-making. It promotes an approach to management that is in line with the cosmic law known as Dharma, which preserves the universe's order. Through the activities of its protagonists, the epic depicts several aspects of management. For instance, Lord Rama is a role model for ethical leadership because of his unwavering commitment to Dharma despite suffering hardship and personal loss. The way he leads his squad to success in the fight against Ravana, treats his enemies with respect, and leads his allies shows how important ethical governance, collaboration, and strategic preparation are. The story also emphasizes how important control and attentiveness are to management. The adventures of the characters demonstrate the necessity of ongoing supervision and the capacity to adjust to shifting conditions—qualities that are critical for contemporary managers. The Ramayana teaches leadership, ethics, people management, strategy, and decision-making, all of which serve as building blocks for Dharmic Management. These teachings not only have cultural and spiritual significance, but they are also realistically applicable in today's management situations, assisting leaders in navigating the corporate world's difficulties with integrity and knowledge.
Bridges and walls
Authors: Al-Said Haled , Jaber Saleem Abu
Published: February 2025

Higher education is a crucial pathway for socio-economic mobility, particularly for minorities. The events of October 7th in Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza (referred to as "Swords of Iron" in Israeli terminology and "Al-Aqsa Flood" in the Palestinian narrative) exacerbated tensions between the Arab minority and the Jewish majority in Israel, impacting daily interactions in workplaces and academic campuses. This study, grounded in Antonovsky's (1987) salutogenic model and employing a qualitative-constructivist approach (Creswell & Poth, 2018), examines the emotional responses, coping resources, and learning processes of Bedouin Arab female students during a period of heightened security tensions. For this study, 28 third- and fourth-year students from three academic institutions were interviewed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate the personal, familial, and organizational resources that supported them during this challenging time. Analysis of the interviews identified three central themes that aligned with the salutogenic model: comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness.
Racism without race
Authors: Mesouani Hannah
Published: February 2025

By utilizing foundational texts on critical race theory, scholarships on Muslim Americans, and the Ethnic Identity Scale (EIS), this mixed methods study examines Muslim Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) racial identity development amid America’s tense history with Islam and the MENA world. The findings revealed that participants were 53% more likely to identify as Black within the U.S. census schema, and when self-identifying, 42% of participants chose new identity terminology such as Arab or Middle Eastern. The participants felt most comfortable with other Muslim international students and Black and Muslim U.S. peers and reported self-isolation from white spaces. The participants who identified as MENA experienced more pride in their heritage than those who identified as white. These findings illuminate the need for increased MENA and Muslim representation and offer recommendations at the governmental, educational, and individual levels to combat the weaponization of whiteness that downplays the dangers of Islamophobia.