bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chinese Community-dwelling Older Adults’ Expectations Regarding the Delivery of Integrated Care through Case Managers: A Mixed-Methods Study Protocol (Preprint)
Authors: Zhao Yuanyuan , Tu Yuehua , Chew Boon-How , Zhu Hua
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

The rising prevalence of chronic diseases among older adults in China highlights the need for a more robust and efficient healthcare system. The existing system, characterized by fragmentation and limited coordination, faces challenges in delivering comprehensive care for chronic diseases among community-dwelling older adults with multiple comorbidities. There is a pressing need for tailored and integrated care for chronic conditions that promotes resource sharing, enhances access to advanced facilities, offers expert guidance, and ensures safe and effective management.

OBJECTIVE

The objectives are to investigate the unmet healthcare needs of Chinese community-dwelling older adults, explore the acceptability of the PRISMA model, and examine their needs for integrated care by case managers. Additionally, the study seeks to develop a comprehensive questionnaire to assess general and specific expectations, analyze expectation levels, identify sociodemographic factors influencing these expectations, and ultimately formulate an evidence-based integrated care model tailored to optimize healthcare delivery for ageing population.

METHODS

An exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach, including three sequential phases, incorporates elements from the PRISMA integrated care model and considers specific expectations of community-dwelling older adults with multiple comorbidities. Phase I involves a qualitative study to gather in-depth evidence on healthcare needs and integrated care expectations. Phase II focuses on developing and validating a comprehensive questionnaire. Phase III comprises a quantitative survey conducted across three cities representing central, eastern, and western China. Data integration will follow a data-building approach, combining qualitative and quantitative findings in the final analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding and refine insights into expectations towards integrated care for community-dwelling older adults.

RESULTS

The data collection process for this study will begin in October 2025. The duration of the study is planned to be 24 months. Ethical approval has been obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee.

CONCLUSIONS

This study aims to address significant gaps in the current healthcare provision while improving the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of services. By exploring how integrated care can be facilitated through a centralized point of access managed by a case manager, it seeks to enhance community care. The findings have the potential to inform policy decisions, guide the implementation of integrated care delivery, and ultimately improve health outcomes and the quality of life for older adults in China.

CLINICALTRIAL

Protocol Registration:
The study protocol has been registered on osf.io
(Registration DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/825AH).
Testing the Efficacy of Two Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes and Quality of Life among Rural Older Adults Living with HIV: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Petroll Andrew E. , Hirshfield Sabina , Quinn Katherine G. , John Steven A. , Algiers Olivia H. , Randall Liam , Wyley Long David , McAuliffe Timothy , Walsh Jennifer L.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Rural people living with HIV (PLH) in the US have higher mortality rates, lower rates of HIV suppression, and multiple social and practical challenges to achieving healthy outcomes compared to non-rural PLH. Compared with younger PLH, older PLH also face numerous challenges to maintaining their health and wellbeing. However, few interventions have targeted health or quality of life outcomes in rural older PLH.

OBJECTIVE

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will evaluate the efficacy of two remotely-delivered interventions to improve viral suppression, medication adherence, quality of life, and depressive symptoms in PLH over age 50 living in rural counties in the Southern US.

METHODS

Building on preliminary work, this RCT will test two interventions to evaluate their effect on HIV viral suppression, antiretroviral medication adherence, quality of life, and depressive symptoms. We will enroll 352 rural older (aged 50+) PLH who live in the Southern US and use a 2 x 2 factorial design to test the interventions.
Supportive-expressive peer social support groups aim to increase social support and lower HIV stigma, in turn improving HIV health outcomes and quality of life. Trained facilitators will deliver the 8 weekly online sessions, each with a planned curriculum, to groups of 8-12 older rural PLH via videoconference. Strengths-based case management is an individual-level, individually-tailored intervention delivered by trained staff. Over the course of 5 sessions, the participant-staff duo selects a barrier impacting HIV care or quality of life and identifies a series of short-term goals to overcome the barrier, focusing on the process of incremental problem-solving while recognizing accomplishments and newly acquired strengths and skills.
We will assess HIV viral load—using participant-collected dried blood spot samples—at baseline and at 8 and 12 months following intervention participation. Using surveys, we will assess medication adherence, quality of life, depressive symptoms, and secondary outcomes at baseline and 4, 8, and 12 months post intervention.

RESULTS

Research activities began in April 2024 and are ongoing.

CONCLUSIONS

This study will evaluate two-remotely delivered interventions for rural older PLH for their effects on HIV health outcomes, quality of life, and depressive symptoms. If found effective, these scalable interventions could help to improve outcomes for this growing population that faces health disparities.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06269081; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT06269081
Evaluating the Potential Risks of Employing Large Language Models in Peer Review (Preprint)
Authors: Zhu Lingxuan , Lai Yancheng , Xie Jiarui , Mou Weiming , Huang Lihaoyun , Qi Chang , Yang Tao , Jiang Aimin , Gan Wenyi , Zeng Dongqiang , Tang Bufu , Xiao Mingjia , Chu Guangdi , Liu Zaoqu , Cheng Quan , Lin Anqi , Luo Peng
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

LLMs are increasingly used in academic processes, including peer review. While they can address challenges like reviewer scarcity and review efficiency, concerns about fairness, transparency, and potential biases in LLM-generated reviews have not been thoroughly investigated.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to assess the potential ethical risks and challenges posed by using large language models (LLMs) in the peer review process for cancer research articles.

METHODS

Claude 2.0 was used to generate peer review reports, rejection recommendations, citation requests, and refutations for 20 cancer-related articles. AI detection tools assessed whether the reviews were identifiable as LLM-generated, while experts evaluated their quality and ethical implications.

RESULTS

LLM-generated reviews were somewhat consistent with human reviews but lacked depth, especially in detailed critique. LLMs easily generated persuasive rejection recommendations and citation requests, including requests for unrelated references. AI detectors struggled to identify LLM-generated reviews, raising concerns about transparency.

CONCLUSIONS

While LLMs can assist in the peer review process, they pose risks such as biased reviews and the potential manipulation of academic integrity. Guidelines and detection tools are needed to ensure LLMs enhance rather than harm the peer review process.
The Turkish Factor in China’s Uyghur Question
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Odintsovo Branch (3, Novosportivnaya St., 143005 Odintsovo, Russian Federation), Bdoyan David G. , Litvinova Tatiana N. ,   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Odintsovo Branch (3, Novosportivnaya St., 143005 Odintsovo, Russian Federation)
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The situation in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is drawing increased international attention. A number of UN reports and ones by non-governmental organizations accuse the PRC of violating the rights of the Uyghur population. Western powers tend to use the issue as a tool of political pressure on China. However, the reaction of Turkey — a nation that positions itself as leader of the ‘Turkic world’ — remains somewhat restrained. Materials and methods. The paper addresses the methodology of internationalization (expansion) of ethnic conflict and the structural realist approach in the theory of international relations to identify key factors of Turkey’s foreign policy on the Uyghur agenda. The employed methods include those of historical and situational analysis, while the attempted insights into documents and statements of decision-makers coupled with mass media monitoring efforts seek to identify most conflictive aspects of Turkey-China relations and determine their causes. Results. The conducted historical and situational analyses reveal Turkey is pursuing an ambivalent policy on the issue of Muslims’ violated rights in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which manifests the contradiction between the ‘neo-Ottoman’ vision of Turkey’s role in the contemporary world order — and the need of a pragmatic foreign policy course in the spirit of political realism. Given China’s role in the present-day system of international relations is actually increasing to shape a crucial center of power in the emerging multipolar world, Turkey restrains from any essential criticism towards the Chinese Government. Conclusions. The work identifies main factors behind Turkey’s dual position on the Uyghur question in the PRC: the country’s ‘neo-Ottoman’ ambitions and support for the Uyghurs in public consciousness — and the unprecedented monetary/financial crisis in Turkey, a need to seek foreign investment, participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, and military/technical cooperation with China. The study attests to the Turkish Government retains its commitment to the traditional principles of political realism basically aimed at ensuring national security and stability of economic development.
Eighteenth-Century Trade Ties of Kalmyks
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Batmaev Maksim M.
Published: January 2025

Introduction. There are virtually no works dealing with Kalmyk trade and trade relations in the pre-revolutionary — including the eighteenth century — period. Only some scattered and brief messages can be found in works of pre-Soviet and Soviet historians. The post-perestroika era also lacks research attention to the topic. Meanwhile, it is impossible to attain a complete understanding of historical life throughout certain periods without insights into trade affairs at large — and foreign trade relations in particular. Goals. So, the paper seeks both to expand our knowledge of eighteenth-century Kalmyk trade and draw attention to the need of further extended research into the topic. Materials and methods. To facilitate these, the work analyzes and introduces archival material largely discovered in Collection И-36 (‘Kalmyk Affairs Inspector under Astrakhan Governor’) at the National Archive of Kalmykia. The historical comparative and analytical methods have been identified as most instrumental herein. Results. In eighteenth-century Kalmyk society, the development of trade and its essentials were determined by the specific nomadic economy and life. Many household utensils could not be produced directly in the steppe and were to be purchased from outside. Lack of cash implied that Kalmyks often acquired what they needed by simply exchanging it for cattle and livestock products. They were not that skilled in ins and outs of trade relations, so sedentary traders would often take the initiative in direct trade operations. Eighteenth-century Kalmyk trade was distinguished by that Armenians native to the Crimean Khanate would play a major role in the process.
Don Ostarbeiters with Turkic Identity: Some Outcomes of Heuristic Reconstructions
Authors:   Chekhov Taganrog Institute (Branch) of Rostov State University of Economics (48, Initsiativnaya St., 347936 Taganrog, Russian Federation), Ageeva Valentina A. , Zhbannikova Marina I. ,   Chekhov Taganrog Institute (Branch) of Rostov State University of Economics (48, Initsiativnaya St., 347936 Taganrog, Russian Federation), Trapsh Nikolay A. ,   Chekhov Taganrog Institute (Branch) of Rostov State University of Economics (48, Initsiativnaya St., 347936 Taganrog, Russian Federation)
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The article introduces original research reconstructions consistently aimed at identifying individuals of Turkic origin who had resided in Rostov Oblast before they were relocated for forced labor to the Third Reich. The approach is not that traditional for Russia’s historiographic tradition that primarily addresses systemic analyses of such issues in political, social and territorial perspectives. The study involves a total of six Soviet citizens whose personal portraits have been reconstructed to the greatest possible extent with the aid of available historical evidence. Materials and methods. Empirical data to shape some objective outcomes of heuristic endeavors have been collected from different documentary sections within the State Archive of Rostov Oblast (including its Taganrog Branch), Center for Contemporary Historical Documents (Rostov-on-Don), Center for Archival Documents (Shakhty), city archives of Lüdenscheid and Münster (Germany). The methodological basis is formed by traditional microhistorical approaches aimed at securing detailed reconstructions of local anthropological images united by a common sociocultural feature. Results and conclusions. The conducted study makes it possible to specify some significant aspects of criminal efforts undertaken by Nazi occupation authorities across Rostov Oblast ― in the form of involuntary deportations for forced labor to Germany. The paper confirms ethnic, religious or social identities of a potential Ostarbeiter were of no essential significance for authorized structures of the Third Reich, the latter having been exclusively focused on testing individual abilities for heavy physical work. There is also a comprehensive insight into the inhumane conditions of everyday life experienced by displaced Soviet citizens who formed an important part to the labor forces exploited by the Nazi regime ― only to be deprived of basic human rights. The considered representatives of Turkic origin not only
The Journey of a Kalmyk / Qalmaq Merchant through Seventeenth-Century Kazakhstan
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University (13, Dostyk Ave., 050000 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan), Atygayev Nurlan A. ,   Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakshtan (44, Samal-1, 050051 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan), Ilyassova Zibagul S. ,   L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (2, Satbaev St., 010000Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan)
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The article attempts to reconstruct one route of the ‘Great Kalmyk Road’ on the basis of data contained in the late seventeenth-century North and East Tartary by the Dutch researcher Nicolaas Witsen. Goals. The study conducts a source analysis of the mentioned data that prove instrumental in reconstructing the once popular path. Materials and methods. The work focuses on historical and geographical messages from the aforementioned publication and compares them to ones traced in other historical sources, such as documents of Russian embassies that would travel through steppes of present-day Kazakhstan in the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, as well as famous Mongolian-language (Qalmaq) sources authored by Saghang Sechen and Ratnabhadra — with due regard of opinions expressed by J. Fischer, G. Lytkin, N. Aristov and others. Special attention is paid to modern studies on the history and toponymy of Kazakhstan. Key methods of historical research — the descriptive, historical comparative ones, and other generally accepted tools and approaches — have been employed. The descriptive method secures a deeper understanding of the route’s historical significance and cultural heritage, while the historical comparative one proves most helpful in reconstructing routes of the ‘Great Kalmyk Road’ via integrations of data from various sources for more complete and reliable historical contexts. Results. N. Witsen’s report narrates about the journey of one Qalmaq (Kalmyk) merchant from Khan Ayuka’s domains through Dzungaria to China, and thus provides a description of the route he was following. The latter comprises a number of toponyms and hydronyms of present-day Kazakhstan. So, this makes N. Witsen’s report of particular interest for the research of seventeenth-century Kazakhstan’s historical geography. Conclusions. The analysis of data from the examined work identifies some of the mentioned toponyms and outlines a branch of the ‘Great Kalmyk Road’ along which the Qalmaq merchant was travelling.
Term Papers by Students of Kazan Theological Academy as a Buddhist Learning Source: Analyzing Materials from the State Archive of Tatarstan. Part 2
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Bayanova Aleksandra T.
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The article continues to analyze research essays authored by students of Kazan Theological Academy. Materials. The study examines a total of 62 newly introduced archival documents from Catalogue 2 of Collection 10 (‘Kazan Theological Academy’) at the State Archive of Tatarstan. The classification method and that of descriptive analysis have proved instrumental enough in identifying certain features inherent to archival sources of the investigated collection. Results. Works on Buddhism from Catalogue 2 of Collection be divided into six thematic sections, namely: 1) on essentials and various systems of the Buddhist doctrine — 16 files; 2) comparative analyses of Christian and Buddhist faiths — 19 files; 3) analyses and critical insights into Buddhist texts — 11 files; 4) Russian-to-Kalmyk translations of Christian texts — 3 files; 5) conversion of Kalmyks to Christianity — 9 files; 6) reviews and comments by professors on the aforementioned works — 4 files. All archival documents of the specified catalogue have been duly reviewed and analyzed. Materials covering various aspects of Buddhism and translations of Buddhist religious texts proper are of undoubted interest. Conclusions. The paper resumes the appeals to the theme of Buddhism were fuelled by practical concerns. Missionary activities among Kalmyks required thorough knowledge of Buddhist religious texts and a deep understanding of the harmonious Lamaist system. To facilitate these, departments of Kazan Theological Academy would introduce disciplines helpful in learning the target language and dogmas of Buddhism. The quality of term papers, their thematic contents, use of works authored by leading Russian and Western European scholars with expertise in the history and various aspects of Buddhism attest to decently high training standards at Kazan Theological Academy. The remarkable cohort of brilliant scholars within the Academy’s walls contributed a lot to that students became engaged in the study of Buddhism. The shaped school of comparative religious studies made it possible to adopt theoretical and methodological foundations of European religious teachings and comparative theology, explore Buddhist texts, undertake enormous translation and research efforts that have no analogues in Russian theological science to date.
Elecciones, pobreza y desarrollo
Authors: Rodríguez Hernández Francisco
Published: January 2025

Las campañas electorales de 2024 invitan a reflexionar sobre los problemas más acuciantes de la realidad social del país y en particular del estado de Morelos. Uno de estos problemas es la pobreza, que prevalece en magnitudes importantes a pesar de haber sido objeto de atención de las sucesivas administraciones gubernamentales. Se plantea esta problemática en relación con la insuficiencia del desarrollo que debe abordarse desde una perspectiva territorial, capaz de captar las particularidades de los diversos territorios y lugares, resolver los obstáculos e instrumentar estrategias sostenidas, efectivas y eficientes. Asimismo, se ilustra la dimensión territorial de la pobreza a partir de su representación cartográfica para el estado de Morelos.
Fit Life
Authors: Chandana Baddalapuram
Published: January 2025

The "Fitness-Website-main" project is a dynamic fitness management platform aimed at helping users achieve their
health and wellness goals through a personalized and data-driven approach. The back-end, developed in Python, enables secure
user registration and authentication, while efficiently managing user-specific data such as height, weight, age, gender, and
fitness objectives. A standout feature of the platform is its ability to track and compare users' fitness progress over time, offering
insights and facilitating adjustments to their goals based on historical and new input. With a focus on scalability, data security,
and user-friendliness, the project provides a robust foundation for personalized fitness management, making it an essential tool
for individuals seeking structured guidance on their fitness journey.
Failure Analysis of Brake Panel on Automotive Braking System
Authors: Winardi Yoyok , Munaji Munaji
Published: January 2025

This paper presents the results of a failure analysis investigation conducted in the braking componentof motorcycle. One of the components is the brake panel. This component has been replaced in the non-authorized dealer. After used within 3 months, the brake panels broken during the braking process. The investigation involves several procedures and testing techniques, including: visual observation, chemical composition testing, fractography and hardness testing.  Based on the results of the chemical composition testing, the brake panels are made of aluminum alloy (Al-Si) series 4xxx. Fractography was performed in scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy (OM). Vickers hardness machine is used to test the hardness. The result of the observations indicate porosity along the fracture area. The result of the hardness testing shows that the distribution of hardness in different zones is very uniform. Based on the overall analysis, the failure of the brake panel caused by stress concentration. Porosity in the solid solutions of brake panel is the cause. The emergence of porosity was suspected an error during the casting process.
effect of adding borax on the Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW) process on tensile strength of ST42 steel
Authors: Moh. Jufri  , Hendaryati Heni , Nur Subeki  , Pramojo Mita Putri Bambang , Baiq Firyal Salsabila Safitri
Published: January 2025

The welding process aims at joining materials, especially metals or thermoplastic for certain purposes. It melts the materials in the joining process. In some cases, such material is difficult to be joined with the welding process. Therefore, an appropriate flux is needed in this process. The effect of adding borax in the welding process of OAW is the focus of this research. The research was conducted using the experimental method of adding 1 gram, 3 grams, and 5 grams of borax to the brass and ST42 steel welding process. Borax was added to aid the adhesion process between brass and steel as both have different properties. This research results in the highest elongation value in 1 gram of borax addition; the elongation is 3.9935 cm. Meanwhile, adding 1 gram of borax also affects the welding joints’ ultimate tensile strength (UTS). It results in the highest UTS value of 9.961779 kN/mm2 among the other weight variations of borax addition. It indicates that the borax addition with proper weight in the welding process affects the joints. Moreover, the borax addition in the welding process influences the elongation values, ultimate tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity of the welding joints.
Istiṭāʿah Dalam Ibadah Haji: Analisis Terhadap Sistem Penggiliran Haji Malaysia Istiṭāʿah in Hajj: An Analysis on Malaysian Hajj Queuing System
Authors: Man Sa'adan , Jaafar Syed Mohd Jeffri Syed , Musa Lokman
Published: January 2025

The issue of Malaysian Hajj pilgrims facing excessively long waiting periods for their turn has been a topic of frequent discussion among various stakeholders. Individuals who registered for Hajj in 2023 are estimated to wait approximately 148 years to perform the pilgrimage. Although the actual waiting period may be shorter than this estimate, it highlights significant weaknesses in the current queuing system. The existing system, introduced by Tabung Haji Malaysia (TH) in 1995, operates on a first-come, first-served basis. This method has been widely criticized for not aligning with the actual prerequisites for Hajj obligations. It includes individuals who do not yet meet the conditions of obligation, such as children and those lacking financial capability, in the queue. Conversely, those who fulfil the conditions of obligation and financial capability are not prioritized and must endure an extended waiting period. This paper aims to analyse this issue and propose several recommendations to improve the queuing system. The study employs qualitative methods and field data, which are analysed using critical, deductive, and inductive analysis techniques. The findings indicate that the current Hajj queuing system used by TH requires a thorough review, as it does not meet at least two essential Hajj conditions: being of legal age (mukallaf) and possessing financial capability (istiṭāʿah māliyyah), for many of the registrants in the queue. This paper will suggest several improvement methods to enhance the efficiency of the Hajj queuing system and ensure it adheres to the criteria established by Islamic law.
REPERCUSSÕES TERRITORIAIS RECENTES EM VITÓRIA DO XINGU (PA): UM ESTUDO A PARTIR DA INSTALAÇÃO DA UHE BELO MONTE
Authors: Matos Angélica Azevedo de , Cargnin Antonio Paulo
Published: January 2025

Resumo:
O presente artigo apresenta resultado da pesquisa sobre as repercussões territoriais recentes em Vitória do Xingu, estado do Pará, a partir da instalação da UHE Belo Monte, no período de 2010 à 2020. Com a instalação da usina, o perímetro urbano da cidade sofreu alterações com sua expansão territorial, com a expansão de ocupações irregulares na sede deste município, bem como, de loteamentos em suas agrovilas e vilas. A partir de um olhar geográfico sobre o território estudado, o artigo apresenta a UHE Belo Monte como elemento transformador do território, em todos seus aspectos e as repercussões territoriais em Vitória do Xingu (PA). Conclui que a instalação da UHE, gerou um processo de transformação e expansão territorial em Vitória do Xingu, onde destaca-se a migração de pessoas em busca de emprego e da instalação de empresas prestadoras de serviços à empresa responsável pela UHE, com reflexos profundos no território.
GEOGRAFIA ESCOLAR: FORMAÇÃO DE CONCEITOS NA PERSPECTIVA VYGOTSKYANA
Authors: Martins Junior Luiz
Published: January 2025

Neste artigo temos como objetivo refletir sobre a Geografia Escolar na contemporaneidade e as possibilidades de revisão das ideias pedagógicas centradas no ensino de Geografia, numa perspectiva unilateral, na lógica de transmissão de saberes/conteúdos linearmente hierarquizados nas matrizes curriculares. Realizamos um estudo bibliográfico com centralidade nas contribuições de Vygotsky, para ancorar as discussões acerca da formação de conceitos no campo da Geografia, na perspectiva de uma relação dialógica entre professores e estudantes, mediatizados pela cultura. Partindo das proposições vygotskyanas e com base nos estudos realizados, encontramos os elementos que permitem estabelecer relações entre o desenvolvimento intelectual e a formação de conceitos, cuja ênfase situa-se no papel das relações socioculturais. Cabe destacar, que nessa perspectiva, a função docente e o lugar/condição do professor como membro mais experiente da cultura assume lugar central na materialização da função social da escola, qual seja, sistematizar os conceitos científicos e disseminar a cultura globalmente.
ANÁLISE DA ENDOGENIA INSTITUCIONAL NA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Maia Joseli Andrades , Marques Strohaecker Tânia
Published: January 2025

A identificação das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) enquanto agentes de produção espacial nos permite analisar a sua atuação na formação de centralidades, dinâmicas econômicas, demográficas, infraestruturais e socioculturais. A sua implantação implica no estabelecimento de forças externas e no aprimoramento das forças internas, incentivando a urbanização, a necessidade por mão de obra, a formação de capital humano etc. O presente artigo aborda a endogenia institucional, que discute a relação entre a formação acadêmica e a mobilidade geográfica interinstitucional do corpo docente de uma IES. Aqui, trabalhamos como estudo de caso a Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), visando identificar e analisar a formação acadêmica dos docentes lotados na UFRGS, no âmbito da graduação e da pós-graduação. Em termos metodológicos e operacionais, criou-se um banco de dados com informações públicas dos servidores docentes lotados na instituição quanto à sua mobilidade geográfica interinstitucional interna e externamente ao estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Os dados foram obtidos a partir de pesquisa aos currículos na Plataforma Lattes disponíveis de maneira pública em sítio eletrônico em 2019, totalizando 2.507 currículos analisados. As conclusões da pesquisa indicaram a atuação da UFRGS na atração de profissionais com relevante mobilidade geográfica, o que contribuiu para a geração de centralidades, atratividade de recursos humanos e na divisão territorial do trabalho.
CRISE E NORMALIDADE NOS FLUXOS MIGRATÓRIOS EM CORUMBÁ, MS (2018-2022)
Authors: Nogueira Guerrero Jackeline Cristina , Dorfman Adriana
Published: January 2025

No contexto das migrações de crise, partindo dos registros administrativos da Polícia Federal (PF) da entrada de imigrantes internacionais, discutem-se os fluxos migratórios de 2018 a 2022 em Corumbá-MS, fronteira Brasil-Bolívia. Nesse período, a crise global disseminada pela pandemia nos atravessou em diferentes aspectos (sanitários, econômicos e políticos), e se somou a crises nacionais pré-existentes no Haiti, na Venezuela e em outros países. Foram consultadas referências bibliográficas e ouvidos policiais federais, com vistas a interpretar os dados estatísticos coletados no Ponto de Migração Terrestre em Corumbá (PMTC), da PF. Além disso, discutiu-se, a partir da experiência dos autores, a acolhida dada aos migrantes pendulares e em trânsito, na cidade de Corumbá. Historicamente, os registros de entrada pelo PMTC se constituem como normalidade, e não como crise, dada a condição fronteiriça da cidade.
Palavras-chave: Fluxos migratórios. Migrações de crise. Ponto de Migração Terrestre em Corumbá. Condição fronteiriça.
The Castle as a Venue for the Rise of Elites in the Regions
Authors: Maliniak Pavol
Published: January 2025

The text focuses on the relationship among the medieval castle, its social background and the careers of castle officials. It is based on present archontological research as well as prosopography approaches. Using the example of six castles in the regions of Zvolen/Zólyom and Tekov/Bars County in the late Middle Ages, it is possible to define the circle of officials of higher and middle degree: captains, castellans and stewards. During 1402 – 1526, this heterogeneous group consisted of approximately 108 persons. About a quarter of them were castle officials coming from the relevant castle estate or county, as well as officials of foreign origin settled during their service in the given region. Almost three quarters of the officials had not shown any connection with their home region. The post of castellan had been held mostly by poor landowners and occasionally by noble burghers. The office of the steward for which the designation provisor curiae had also been used, had not required a noble title and was also held by subjects. The establishment of officials during their service at the place of work had taken place through the acquisition of property. Officials who had or had been creating a property background in the region had worked in their positions longer, including multi-generational service. On the contrary, officials had shown the fluctuation without ties to the place of work.
Miho Dadić – posljednji stipendist Dubrovačke Republike na Sveučilištu u Padovi
Authors: Grdiša Asić Monika
Published: January 2025

Autorica donosi biografiju dubrovačkoga liječnika Miha Dadića (1770. – 1851.). Iako suvremenik mnogih u literaturi prisutnijih liječnika, dosad mu nije objavljena cjelovita biografija. U literaturi ga spominju autori koji istražuju 19. stoljeće i fokus stavljaju na njegovu liječničku službu ili pjesničko stvaralaštvo. U ovom radu fokus je na njegovim srednjoškolskim i studentskim godinama i radu u državnoj službi Dubrovačke Republike. Studirao je medicinu na Sveučilištu u Padovi, a bez obzira na prijepore s Dubrovačkom Republikom i obustavu stipendije, studij je uspio završiti i zaposlen je u državnoj službi kao liječnik fizik 1803. godine. Njegovom biografijom oprimjeren je postupak dobivanja doktorata na Sveučilištu u Padovi.
Hreljin i Ledenice, povijesno-prostorna topografija
Authors: Vučetić Ratko , Ravančić Gordan
Published: January 2025

Ledenice i Hreljin pripadaju skupini od devet vinodolskih kaštela koji su činili teritorijalnu i upravnu zajednicu. Oba naselja smještena su na vrhu uzvisina, bila su utvrđena, imala su zasebne utvrde – kaštele i župne crkve smještene unutar utvrda. U 18. stoljeću Hreljin i Ledenice se napuštaju, a podno njih u dolini se formiraju nova naselja. Danas su oba naselja ruševna, ali donekle prepoznatljivih urbanih struktura. Napuštanjem naselja u 18. stoljeću sačuvane su osnovne građevinske i arhitektonske strukture koje omogućavaju istraživanja ranijih urbanih slojeva, drugdje preslojenih izgradnjom 18. i 19. stoljeća, no zato je izostalo i njihovo kartografsko prikazivanje. Dosadašnje spoznaje utemeljene su na povijesnim spoznajama, a arheološka istraživanja nisu provedena. Današnje stanje sačuvanosti omogućava primjenu suvremenih istraživačkih metodologija, prije svega korištenje dronom snimljenih zračnih snimki, kombiniranih s terenskim istraživanjima i mapiranjima sačuvanih prostornih struktura, pri čemu prikupljeni podaci omogućavaju komparaciju s gradskim naseljima u širem regionalnom prostoru.
The British-French Naval Rivalry in the Ionian and Adriatic Basins 1807-1814 from an insular perspective
Authors: Dajč Haris
Published: January 2025

The war in the Mediterranean was among the major European battlefields during the long period of the Napoleonic Wars. Although geographically not a peripheral part of the Mediterranean basin, the Ionian and Adriatic Seas remained a secondary battleground during this period. Islands, especially Vis and Zakynthos, were crucial for the success of the British campaigns, especially after 1809. They also allowed the British navy to adopt more privateer tactics to disrupt French activities in both seas. Apart from unpublished sources from the National Archives in London, memories and literature have been used to analyse why the British remained superior despite having fewer warships for most of this period.
Medical images anomaly detection for imbalanced datasets with multi-scale normalizing flow
Authors: Xiao Yufeng , Huang Xueting , Liang Wei , Liu Jingnian , Chen Yuxiang , Xie Rui , Li Kuanching , Ling Nam
Published: January 2025

Due to the substantial feature extraction and end-to-end learning capability,
deep learning has been widely used in intelligent medical image detection.
However, amount of parameters in these models relies on the number of
labeled training data, which influences the performance. Due to this reason,
we propose a novel unsupervised medical image detection model named
Multi-Scale Normalizing Flow (MS-NF). First, a fusion backbone network is
applied to extract the multi-scale feature maps, which capture the different
scale features of the anoma lies. Second, normalizing flow transfers the
abnormal distribution into the normal distribution hidden in the latent
space, which is used for anomaly detection. To further improve the detection
performance, channel and spatial convolutional attention mechanisms are
integrated to make the model focus on the anomalous region by a shared
network. Experimental results obtained on brain tumor MRI and ISIC2018
datasets show that MS-NF improves the pixel-level AUC index by 9% compared
to existing medical image detection models, also performing well on
small-scale data with efficient training and inference.
Evaluation of antimicrobial, anticancer, and neuroprotective activities of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) green-synthesized using a red pigment produced by Streptomyces sp. A23 strain isolated from Algerian bee pollen
Authors: Mohamed Mokhnache , Hani Belhadj , Koca Fatih , Unal Gokhan , Rahman Nasrat , Basma Aysegul , Bozkurt Nuh , Bachir Ahmed , Daoud Harzallah
Published: January 2025

In this work, the red pigment of Streptomyces sp. A23 strain isolated from
Algerian bee pollen was used for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles
(AgNPs) as well as for evaluating their antimicrobial, anticancer, and
neuroprotective activities. AgNPs were synthesized as a result of the
reduction of 1 mM and 5 mM silver nitrate solutions at various pH values (5,
7 and 9), and were subsequently characterized. AgNPs (5 mM, pH 9) exhibited
a maximum UV-vis absorbance at 433 nm. DLS revealed that the average
diameter was 112 nm. A zeta potential peak was found at -33 mV corresponding
to increased stability. XRD analysis confirmed the crystallization nature of
the material. Furthermore, FT-IR analysis revealed specific functional
groups at 3471 cm-1 to 478 cm-1. In addition, FE-SEM showed that the mean
size of the spherical AgNPs was 54.5 nm in diameter. The presence of Ag was
revealed by EDX analysis. Additionally, good antimicrobial activity was
observed against E. faecalis ATCC 19433, C. albicans ATCC 10231, S. aureus
ATCC 6538P, P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853, B. subtilis ATCC 6633, K. pneumoniae
ATCC 13883 and E. coli ATCC 7839, with inhibition zones of 32, 30, 30, 27,
25, 20 and 19 mm, respectively. The lowest MIC and MBC were recorded against
B. subtilis ATCC 6633 with a value of 62.5 ?g mL-1. Intriguingly, all the
synthesized AgNPs at concentrations of 2, 4, and 8 ?g mL-1 had cytotoxic
effects on SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell lines. In addition, AgNPs (1 mM, pH 7)
exhibited significant neuroprotective activity at the lowest tested
concentration. Finally, AgNPs synthesized using the red pigment of
Streptomyces sp. strain A23 are promising therapeutic agents.
Oral lesions and disorders and their prevalence arising from the use of illicit drugs in a prison population.
Authors: Relvas Marta , Rocha Luciana , Rompante Paulo , Salazar Filomena , Monteiro Luís , Vinhas Ana Sofia , Gonçalves Maria
Published: January 2025

Background: The dependence on the illicit drugs has been proven to be harmful to the oral cavity and may lead to a series of abnormal manifestations. The main objective of this study was to observe the effects caused by the consumption of illicit drugs in the oral cavity, in a prison population in the North of Portugal.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted involving 91 male inmates aged 25-75 years (mean age 41.14 ± 8.98), from Paços de Ferreira Prison. The participants were subjected to a medical interview and a clinical examination. Descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test were used to assess the association between the qualitative variables. The level of statistical significance used was α ≤ 0.05.
Results: The consumption of illicit drugs proved to be a common practice (86.8%), where cannabis, heroin and cocaine were the most prevalent (29.1%). Thirty-one inmates were attending the methadone rehabilitation program (34.1%). Most of patients consuming illicit substances, were also smokers (93.7%) (p<.001). Of the 91 participants, 82 (90.1%) presented oral manifestations, with caries lesions being the most prevalent (61.0%) and oral mucosa lesions the least observed (3.7%). Heavy drug consumption was related with rampant caries lesion (p=.011) and chewing difficulty (p=.024) when compared with cannabis consumption.
Conclusion: The main oral manifestations found, associated to the consumption of illicit drugs were caries lesions, tooth loss and sensitivity, periodontal diseases, temporomandibular disorders, xerostomia, and bruxism.
Resemantizando la noción de Inclusión en docentes de educación básica de Querétaro, México
Authors: Hernández González Guillermo
Published: January 2025

La educación inclusiva se considera un proyecto que busca garantizar un derecho humano fundamental: la educación. Sin embargo, se identifican barreras actitudinales por parte del personal docente, derivadas de creencias en torno a la inclusión. Desde este contexto, se pretende generar procesos de sensibilización de docentes para mejorar la atención a la diversidad en la educación básica. Este documento muestra los resultados de la sistematización de una experiencia de intervención que tuvo como objetivo reconocer las posibilidades de resemantizar la noción de inclusión para potenciar el trabajo docente en la atención a la diversidad. La intervención se basó en grupos de reflexión dirigidos a 60 docentes de educación básica. Como resultados, se identificaron cinco elementos centrales en el proceso de resemantización: la conceptualización de la inclusión, la inclusión como compromiso institucional, la formación para la inclusión, las necesidades de reorganización institucional y la paradoja de los valores. Se concluye que, para avanzar en procesos de sensibilización docente, es importante considerar a los docentes como actores inmersos en procesos organizativos, profesionales y laborales complejos. Además, el cambio más significativo del proyecto radicó en transformar la noción de inclusión de un enfoque centrado en el aprendizaje a uno centrado en la participación.
Towards a New Scientific Revolution for a Human Science: The Linguistic Criterion in the Universally Modified Occam’s Razor
Authors: Kikrilis Michail
Published: January 2025

Although William of Occam’s early epistemological quote “Entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity” attempted to put an end to the uncontrollable ontological confusion of his time, Occam’s Razor as its modern epistemological version considers as unscientific any non- measurable entity. However, words such as “immaterial”, “spirit” and “free will” have never ceased to exist in everyday human communication. According to Linguistics every word that has not historically ceased to be used by the total of people (or most of their societies) corresponds to a commonly accepted entity for which its users generally recognize the same distinguishable characteristics. A new, revised and complete–in the standards of the universal human communication–epistemological criterion is required fully now adapted in the linguistic criterion–the language people commonly communicate and use.
effectiveness of using animation media to improve mathematical logic intelligence
Authors: Sarah Siti , Ahmasi Latif Al , Saudah  , Isa Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Mathematics is the main subject. Mathematics solves many problems in many fields, namely biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, calculus, statistics, computer programming, and others. However, many students often consider mathematics as a complex subject. One of the reasons is that students are not trained to include mathematics  the problem-solving process. Mathematical, logical intelligence is the ability to solve aproblem by mathematics. Living in the 21st century demands the use of technology in almost all aspects of life. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of animation media in improving the mathematical logic intelligence of fifth-grade students at an elementary school with 37 students. The research method is a quasi-experiment with a control-group pretest-posttest design. Research instruments in the form of tests and documents. Data analysis techniques using t-test and N-Gain calculation. The results showed that using animation media to learn mathematics effectively improves mathematical logic intelligence. It is evidenced by the experimental class N-Gain score of 69% with a reasonably practical category, which is higher than the control class N-Gain score of 52% with a less effective category. The t-test results show a difference in mathematical logic intelligence between students who learn using animation media and those who do not, with a significance value smaller than 0.050, namely 0.036. This research will inform that mathematical logic intelligence can be carried out using animation media. The other researcher can continue the research by finding the mathematical logic intelligence indicator that contributed the most to mathematics learning activity.
Development of monotheism motif science teaching materials for early children
Authors: Amelia Lina , Fitria Miftahul , Shalihah R.A Marathun , Maisarah Siti , Santika Nova , Ulhanisa Ririn
Published: January 2025

The research aims to develop science teaching materials with a monotheism motif for young children. It is in the form of an electronic book in the book creator application. The type of research is R&D with the ADDIE model-data collection techniques through expert test questionnaires and product feasibility questionnaires by users. The development process starts with a research needs analysis, which produces the basic concepts for book development and book feasibility instruments. The teaching material design process produces a book writing and appearance design, activity process design, teaching material design, media, teaching material evaluation instrument design, and book suitability instrument design. The development stage produces an initial draft of the book. The implementation stage produces a book draft ready to be published and distributed to users. The feasibility test results were found to be appropriate in terms of material and language, with an average indicator value of 3.7, categorized as appropriate with slight revisions. Judging from the children's understanding of the material, they received an average score of 82.03, which is considered high. Judging from the suitability of users with 11 question items on a scale of 5, the average was 4, which means the book can be disseminated with a little revision. The limitation of this research is that the product produced cannot be used directly by children, so the effect of developing this teaching material for children is less productive. because the book is intended for educators and parents.
Madrasah development model based on strengthening the integrity values in Banyumas, Indonesia
Authors: Purnomo Sutrimo , Kusumawanti Windhariyati Dyah , Munif Fatkhan
Published: January 2025

This study aims to find an integrity-value-based madrasah development model in Banyumas, Indonesia. Madrasahs, as one of the Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia, play a strategic role in achieving national education goals. Therefore, they need to be developed optimally, and strengthening the values of integrity is a key solution for madrasah development. This qualitative field research employs a case study approach. Data collection techniques used include interviews, observation, and documentation. The results show that the integrity values developed by the madrasahs in Banyumas include hard work, responsibility, discipline, and cooperation, involving all members of the madrasah community, including the head of the madrasah, teachers, and students. The implementation of the madrasah development model through integrity values involves creating clear rules, managing and socializing these rules, and finally, habituating the madrasah community to follow them. By implementing these aspects, the madrasahs in Banyumas can strengthen their integrity values and, consequently, develop their institutions effectively.