bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metodologia colaborativa para levantamento de necessidades informacionais em projetos de pesquisa
Authors: Rocha Nathaly , Alves Larissa de Araújo , Braga Tiago Emmanuel Nunes
Published: August 2023

Introdução: A proposição e elaboração de um projeto de pesquisa demanda a execução de etapas preliminares, incluindo a identificação das necessidades informacionais e a definição do escopo da investigação. O presente estudo se propõe a descrever e apresentar a metodologia colaborativa que foi estruturada e aplicada pelo Ibict desde 2021 para levantamento e identificação de necessidades informacionais a serem consideradas em projetos de pesquisa vinculados à Ciência da Informação e Tecnologia da Informação. Metodologia: A pesquisa possui natureza exploratória e aplicada, com abordagem quali-quantitativa e se desenvolve por meio da realização de cinco procedimentos metodológicos, que incluem a análise sobre metodologias ágeis e as ferramentas colaborativas online (Miro, Mural e FigJam); a estruturação e a aplicação da proposta metodológica; e a sistematização dos resultados das dinâmicas colaborativas realizadas. Resultados: Como resultado, são descritas as características da metodologia aplicada na realização de treze dinâmicas colaborativas que ocorreram durante o período que compreende janeiro de 2021 a maio de 2023. Conclusão: Este trabalho expõe as percepções sobre a aplicação de uma metodologia com características colaborativas e ágeis para auxiliar e orientar o processo de alinhamento de compreensão entre pesquisadores e gestores durante a estruturação de propostas de investigações técnico-científicas voltadas à proposição de infraestruturas e soluções informacionais.
O uso das métricas alternativas nos repositórios institucionais brasileiros
Authors: Santos Rejane Valéria , Araújo Ronaldo Ferreira de
Published: August 2023

Introdução: O avanço das tecnologias digitais da informação, da comunicação e do conhecimento possibilitaram a criação de novos instrumentos de disseminação da informação, a exemplo dos Repositórios Institucionais, bem como a divulgação destes em sites de redes rociais. As métricas alternativas, possibilitam a análise da menção de itens dos repositórios em fontes da web social e agregam informações importantes sobre o que está sendo compartilhado online. Metodologia: O estudo se caracteriza como descritivo, de natureza qualiquantitativa, tendo como objetivo analisar as métricas alternativas dos Repositórios Institucionais brasileiros mantidos por universidades federais com dados coletados via Altmetric Explore. Resultados: Dos 55 Repositórios Institucionais mantidos por universidades federais analisados, apenas cinco apresentam registros altmétricos (UFPR, UFGRS, UFT, UFRJ e UFMG) com menções de 2008 a 2023 em uma ou mais fontes da web social, com destaque ao Twitter (73%). Através da pesquisa foi possível verificar como as métricas alternativas podem colaborar para o conhecimento da produção acadêmica disponibilizada pelos Repositórios Institucionais. Conclusão: Os dados disponibilizados pelo Altmetric.com, podem ser utilizados de forma institucional para divulgação do RI, mapeamento da produção acadêmica, visibilidade do material por ele disponibilizado nas mídias sociais entre outras análises. Destacamos como limitador da pesquisa o fato do Altmetric.com possibilitar a extração de dados, somente de Repositórios Institucionais que possuem identificador persistente ou seja, repositórios que não utilizam estes identificadores, não são passíveis de recuperação, mesmo que potencialmente tenham registros altmétricos.
Publicação de dados de pesquisa: panorama terminológico-conceitual sobre a prática no âmbito da comunicação científica
Authors: Pinto Fabiana de Melo Amaral Gonçalves
Published: August 2023

Introdução: Apresenta definições, à luz do movimento da Ciência Aberta, sobre a prática da publicação de dados de pesquisa. Objetivos: Entender o universo terminológico e conceitual, bem como sua aplicação no contexto da Ciência Aberta. Metodologia: Revisão de literatura em base de dados sobre a prática da publicação de dados de pesquisa. Resultados: A comunicação científica via publicação dos dados de pesquisa tende a aumentar e se apresentará sob diversos formatos, podendo ser terminologicamente compreendida sob diversas formas, contudo, estará sempre em sintonia com o comportamento e características de cada área do conhecimento. Conclusão: Tal comportamento demonstra a jovialidade da prática e de sua absorção nas áreas e por atores que compõem o cenário da comunicação científica, oportunizando estudos de áreas de acordo com seus padrões de informação e dados.
Recombinant Production of Hydrophobin DewA in Pichia pastoris and Determination of Its Functions
Authors: ÖRTÜCÜ Serkan , TURGUT Alpgiray , YAZICI Ayşenur , TASKIN Mesut
Published: August 2023

Hydrophobins have great potential in many biotechnological applications
due to changing surface characteristics. In recent years, although there
has been a significant increase in the biotechnological applications of
hydrophobins, industrial production has still not been achieved due to
yield problems. Therefore, more studies are needed on the recombinant
production of hydrophobins. In this work, the recombinant production of
class I hydrophobin DewA from Aspergillus nidulans, which
is determined to have high contact angle in the literature, was aimed.
As a result, DewA protein was recombinantly produced using
P. pastoris X-33 strain under AOX1 promoter by transferring into
pPICZα-A vector. The optimal culture condition for DewA
expression was obtained at 1% methanol concentration as 77 mg/L in 96
hour. Recombinant DewA has been proven to change the surface
characteristics on the teflon and glass surfaces. Then, the surface
stability of the protein was evaluated by applying hot SDS and UV to
these surfaces. The surface-coated DewA was resistant to hot SDS
application on both glass and teflon surfaces; in the UV application, it
was understood that while the protein was degraded by UV exposure on
glass surfaces, it preserved its structure on teflon surfaces. In the
study, the DewA protein of A.nidulans was cloned into the
pPICZα-A vector and recombinantly produced in the P.pastoris X-33
strain for the first time.
Cobalt-Catalyzed Switchable [4 + 1] and [4 + 1 + 1] Spirocyclization of Aromatic Amides with 2-Diazo-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione: Access to Spiro Indene-2,1’-isoindolinones and Spiro Isochro-man-3,1’-isoindolinones
Authors: Li Bin , Xie Mengmeng , Li Jingyu , Shen Nana , Zhang Xinying , Fan Xuesen
Published: August 2023

Herein we report a condition-controlled divergent synthesis of spiro
indene-2,1’-isoindolinones and spiro isochroman-3,1’-isoindolinones
through cobalt-catalyzed formal [4 + 1] and [4 + 1 + 1]
spirocyclization of aromatic amides with
2-diazo-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione. When the reaction is carried out under
air in ethyl acetate, spiro indene-2,1’-isoindolinones are formed
through Co(II)-catalyzed C−H/N−H [4 + 1] spirocyclization. When the
reaction is run under O2 in CH3CN, on the other hand, spiro
isochroman-3,1’-isoindolinones are generated through Baeyer-Villiger
oxidation of the in situ formed spiro indene-2,1’-isoindolinones with O2
as a cheaper and environmental-friendly oxygen source. In general, these
protocols have advantages such as using non-precious and earth-abundant
metal catalyst, no extra additive, high efficiency and regioselectivity.
A gram-scale synthesis and the removal of the directing group further
highlight its utility.
How parent-teacher relationship affects Chinese pupils' school attitudes? The moderation of academic performance
Authors: Zhou Xinran , Bian Yufang
Published: August 2023

To date, there has been little agreement on the role of parent-teacher
relationships in students’ school outcomes in empirical research due to
the intricacy of the concept and the underlying subtle mechanisms. This
study aims to investigate this question in China with a nuanced approach
and provides an explanatory moderation mechanism. Data was from 1755
fifth graders and their mothers in a two-wave longitudinal dataset in
China. Parents’ reports of parent-initiated contact, teacher-initiated
contact, the quality of their relationship, and students’ perceptions of
school attitudes and academic performance were analyzed using multiple
regression analyses. Results showed that the quality of their
relationship in fifth grade had a significantly negative influence on
students’ school avoidance in sixth grade. But high levels of
parent-initiated contact combined with poor academic performance were
associated with lower school liking, and only high achievers showed the
encouraging effect of relationship quality on school liking.
The trade-off between deaths by infection and socio-economic costs in the emerging infectious disease
Authors: Watanabe Akira , Matsuda Hiroyuki
Published: August 2023

COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), is an emerging
infectious disease (EID) with a relatively high infectivity and
mortality rate. During the state of emergency announced by the Japanese
government in the spring of 2020, citizens were requested to stay home,
the number of infected people was drastically reduced without a
legally-binding lockdown. It is well-acknowledged that there is a
trade-off between maintaining economic activity and preventing the
spread of infectious diseases. We aimed to reduce the total loss caused
by the epidemic of an EID like COVID-19 in the present study. We focused
on early and late stages of the epidemic and proposed a framework to
reduce the total loss resulted from the damage by infection and the cost
for the countermeasure. Mathematical epidemic models were used to
estimate the effect of interventions on the number of deaths by
infection. The total loss was converted into the monetary base and
different policies were compared. In the early stage, we calculated the
damage by infection when behavioral restrictions were implemented. The
favorable intensity of the intervention depended on the basic
reproduction number, infection fatality rate, and the economic impact.
In the late stage, we calculated indicators and showed it depended on
the ratio of the cost to maintain the hospitalization system to the
monetary loss per deaths by infection which strategies should be
adopted.
Predictive equations for respiratory muscle strength in children and adolescents: an integrative review
Authors: Figueirêdo Bárbara Bernardo , Reinaux Cyda , Cavalcanti Giovanna Domingues , Santos Misael , Oliveira Taylline , Nelo Edinely , Magalhães Paulo , Andrade Armèle Dornelas de
Published: August 2023

Background: Several childhood illnesses are at risk of
developing significant respiratory problems associated with insufficient
respiratory muscle strength. Predictive equations for respiratory muscle
strength have been proposed in healthy children and adolescents. There
are no studies summarizing prediction equations for respiratory muscle
strength (RMS) in pediatric population. Objectice: To provide
and discuss the contemporary literature regarding predictive equations
for respiratory maximal mouth presssures in children and adolescents.
Methods: Online databases were used in this integrative review
to identify papers published up to 2023, from which we selected those
used equations to predict RMS by maximum inspiratory and expiratory
pressures in subjects under 18 years of age. Results: The
publications reported nine studies from 2,534 healthy individuals
ranging from 4 to 18 years old and 38 equations. The variables used for
constructing the predictive model diverge, but the most used were lung
function (spirometry) and independent variables (age, gender, weight,
height and adequate geographic population). Conclusion: This
review gathered different predictive equations that determine the normal
value of maximum respiratory pressures in the pediatric population.
Although most equations were generated from unstandardized procedure, it
should compose the functional assessment of the respiratory muscles, as
it is a quick, non-invasive and effective measure to detect respiratory
muscle weakness. The proposed equations must be judiciously used by the
health professional, taking into account demographic and individual
characteristics.
An SRF-Rearranged Malignant Cellular Myoid Neoplasm with a Novel SRF-MKL2 Fusion: A Case Report
Authors: Erker Craig , Crowell Cameron , Schollenberg Erica , Tran Thai Hoa , Wilson David , Bezuhly Michael , Mata-Mbemba Daddy , Antonescu Cristina
Published: August 2023

10-20% of soft tissue sarcomas cannot be accurately classified with
histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC) and require further molecular
investigation. We report an unclassified myoid neoplasm in a 5-year-old
girl presenting with localized left heel swelling and impaired
weight-bearing. Histology and IHC determined this as an undifferentiated
sarcoma. Molecular work-up of this soft-tissue lesion demonstrated a
novel SRF-MKL2 fusion as well as chromosomal copy number
anomalies including 1p, 6q, 22 loss, and 1q gain. Pathologic and
molecular features of this tumor fit best in the SRF-rearranged family
of cellular myoid tumors. The patient remains disease-free 20 months
after margin-negative resection.
Knowledge and Attitude of Male Healthcare Workers Regarding Human Papillomavirus and Vaccination
Authors: DOĞAN Ahmet , TOKER Meryem Sena , GÖZDAŞ Hasan Tahsin , BAL Tayibe
Published: August 2023

Background: Human papillomavirus is a pathogen that can cause
genital warts and malignancies both in males and females.
Material and method: The study was conducted as a descriptive,
cross-sectional survey between June 20-30, 2023. A questionnaire was
developed by reviewing similar studies to evaluate the sociodemographic
structure, knowledge about HPV, knowledge about vaccination and attitude
towards vaccination. Results: A total of 322 volunteers
completed the questionnaire. Participants mostly gived true answers to
the questions about human papillomavirus, while they gived falso answers
to the questions about vaccination at a high rate. In addition, the
overall Human papillomavirus knowledge score of vaccinated participants
or participants willing to be vaccinated was significantly higher than
that of unvaccinated participants and participants unwilling to be
vaccinated (p<0.05). There was a significant and moderately
strong relationship between Human papillomavirus vaccine knowledge level
and willingness (Phi = 0.26, p = 2.94e-06), while there was a
significant but low strenghth relationship between vaccination status
(Phi = 0.17, p = 1.86e-03). It was determined that medical position,
age, alcohol use and regular physical activity were more likely to
negatively affect the Human papillomavirus knowledge levels of assistant
health care workers. Vaccine unwillingness was also high in 27-40 age
group. Conclusion: Human papillomavirus knowledge, medical
position, number of sexual partners, social habits, view about
vaccination, cost, religious and cultural values directly affect the
rate of human papillomavirus vaccination and willingness to be
vaccinated.
Carbon dioxide and methane emissions across tropical and subtropical inland water ecosystems in Brazil: meta-analysis of general patterns and potential drivers
Authors: de Souza Ferreira Murilo , Dodds Walter K. , Fernandes Cunha Davi Gasparini
Published: August 2023

Investigations on CO2 and CH4 emissions from aquatic systems have increased in the last decades, but most studies focus on high-latitude water bodies, with limited information available for tropical and subtropical zones. Here, we compiled CO2 and CH4 emissions by lentic, lotic, and other types of aquatic ecosystems (e.g., floodplains, estuaries, and mangroves) in different biomes in Brazil. We used a literature search of papers published in the last ~ 30 years to analyze reported emission rates, if they were from the diffusive (DF) and/or ebullitive (EB) pathways, and the most used methods. Most studies were carried out in two biomes (Amazon and Atlantic rainforest). The highest emissions were reported in lentic ecosystems (from 0.05 to 4568 mmol CO2 m-2 day-1, and from 0.19 to 348 mmol CH4 m-2 day-1). The DF pathway was more frequently analyzed, and the floating chamber was the most used measurement method. Our analyses indicated the EB pathway can be significant, especially for CH4 in shallow waters. There were many missing data for either DF or EB so we used studies that measured both and system depth to estimate the missing values and then used total emissions (DF+EB) to run predictive models. For the CO2 emissions, pH, water depth, dissolved oxygen, and water temperature were important predictors, whereas the potential drivers for the CH4 emissions were electrical conductivity and the CO2 emissions. More data are necessary to more clearly characterize the drivers of the emissions of such gases, further understand the dynamics of their emissions, as well as refine emission inventories on both regional and global scales in tropical regions.
Efecto de la aplicación de Trichoderma spp en condiciones in vitro en el desarrollo vegetal de semillas de maíz (Zea mays).
Authors: Moreno Ortega Yoly Dayana , Suárez Collazos Katherine , Murcia Torrejano Valentín , González Sterling Yenny Carolina , Rodríguez Guzmán Yeison , Orduz Tovar Sergio Andrés , Valencia Payan Jonatán , Ramírez María Goretti
Published: August 2023

El género Thichoderma spp es considerado como un agente biocontrolador de patógenos activos en el suelo y bioestimulador de plantas vegetales; sin embargo, unos de los principales problemas es el desconocimiento sobre la comunidad microbiana presente en suelos y sobre su potencialidad para la elaboración de biofertilizantes. Se hizo un experimento en condiciones In vitro, con el objetivo de evaluar el efecto del Trichoderma spp en el porcentaje de germinación y, como promotor de crecimiento vegetal del maíz (Zea mays L), se seleccionaron semillas de Maíz variedad ICA V305; se establecieron suspensiones de 103 y de 105 conidios/mL y un tratamiento testigo. Se evaluó el porcentaje de germinación durante tres días, dado el potencial germinativo; posteriormente; las semillas germinadas se trasplantaron a macetas, usando 200 gramos de suelo, y se observó periódicamente durante 15 días se registraron datos de crecimiento vegetal como: longitud de raíz (LR), longitud del tallo (LT), grosor de la base del tallo (GBT), peso húmedo y seco (PFT). De acuerdo a esto, el tratamiento de la suspensión de 105 conidios/mL se evidencia mayor efecto en el grosor de tallo con media (2,78 mm), número de hojas verdaderas (3,83) y peso fresco total (2,61 gr). Sin embargo, la variable de porcentaje de germinación no presentó diferencias estadísticamente significativas, pero se evidencia que la concentración 105 conidios/mL tiene potencialidad de germinación acelerada; así, mejoran las características morfológicas de la semilla de maíz y se indica que el género Trichoderma spp tiene características potenciales para la elaboración de biofertilizantes.
QSAR Studies on Some Sulfonamides as Antidiabetic Agents
Authors: Agrawal Vijay K
Published: August 2023

The need for antidiabetic agents is growing day by day in pharmaceutical industry to find novel, potent and more specialized class of medicine. To address the need we have evaluated a set of sulphonamide drugs for their potential to fight against diabetes. In the present study antidiabetic activity of 47 sulfonamide derivatives have been modeled using topological descriptors. The activity in terms of pKi have been modeled using descriptors calculated from Dragon software. The best model having R2 value 0.9897 have been reported after deleting two outliers. The model was tested using Cross validated method. The R2cv value for the reported five-parametric model comes out to be 0.9896. The model has also been tested for collinearity or defect of Chance. It has been established that the model is free from any defect. The author suggests the testing of these compound for in vivo studies to specify the other pharmacological significance and therapeutic potential for future use.
Induction of DNA Damage and Apoptosis Mediate Cytotoxic by Oxaliplatin In Human Breast Cancer MCF-7 Cell Lines in Vitro
Authors: Habas Khaled
Published: August 2023

Cancer is an extremely disease leading cause of human death worldwide, and breast cancer is the most common type of malignancy in women. It is a heterogenous and hormone-dependent disease. Oxaliplatin is a novel platinum derivative and is a potent chemotherapeutic agent. Therefore, oxaliplatin is an apoptotic effectual compound for treating cancer with cytotoxic side effects. To explore the underlying mechanism of action of oxaliplatin, we examined the induction of apoptosis on human breast cancer MCF-7 cell lines by the drug and introduced its possible mechanism of action. The oxidative-induced DNA damage was evaluated by 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) reduction. The cellular pathways involved in the apoptosis of P53 and BCL2 were also assessed by qPCR and Western blotting assays. The results showed that oxaliplatin exposure causes increased oxidative stress levels and activation of P53, and repression of BCL2 was also involved in these mechanistic pathways.Graphical abstract on the apoptotic mechanism of oxaliplatin via P53 activation and repression of BCL2 in MCF-7 cells.
Forensic Evaluation and Testing of Existing Site Conditions Related to a Personal Injury Claim
Authors: Fronapfel Edward L.
Published: August 2023

During the construction of an order fulfillment center located in Colorado, a jobsite worker claimed he was injured when he touched a handrail installed at a staircase shortly after the pipe welding operation was complete. In addition to a burn to the hand, the worker also alleged injuries to his back due to jerking quickly to withdraw his hand from the rail and twisting his body in a manner that aggravated his lower back. After the incident, the claimant filed a lawsuit alleging negligence for the welder’s failure to adequately demarcate and restrict access to the hot work area. A forensic engineering company was hired to re-create and analyze the site conditions, review the information provided, and determine to a reasonable degree of engineering probability the validity of the claimant’s allegations in relation to the potential for temperature ranges likely at the time of the accident.
Frequent Oomycotic Infections in Eggs of Cultured Species
Authors: Plaul Silvia E
Published: August 2023

In aquaculture farms, incubation is a one crucial stage, as frequently shows high percentage of mortality. In fish and amphibians, egg oomycosis is a common infection during the early stages of embryonic development. Infection is usually promoted by unfertilized or damaged eggs that provide a medium for the zoospores to establish and grow, resulting in colonization and spread of the infection to nearby viable eggs. Numerous essential oils have been shown to have anti-oomycotic activity and to inhibit production and spore germination of Oomycetes species of the order Saprolegniales
Brief Review of Burnout Syndrome in Emergency Department Physicians
Authors: Helal Mahmoud Alhandi Omar
Published: August 2023

In the late 1960s, the term burnout was first used in healthcare, which describes the psychological and emotional stress experienced by medical staff in free clinics. Since then, idiom burnout has been used to describe job-related stress in any health facility from hospitals to health centers. The Maslach Burnout Inventory, developed by Maslach and Jackson, was used to measure burnout and is an applied tool to diagnose burnout among physicians. It evaluates the presence of burnout using three subscales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and sense of personal accomplishment. The objective of this brief review was to assess the prevalence, risk factors, and definitions of burnout among emergency physicians in the literature. The prevalence of burnout in medical literature ranges from 25% to 77.8%. Consequently, many causes can be determined to explain the differences in burnout prevalence, such as different countries, health systems, and populations. Several risk factors associated with the occurrence of burnout include work-related burnout, balancing work and private life, number of years in the job, anxiety, depression, sex, and lifestyle. The methods of dealing with burnout varied, such as talking with others, crying, making alternate plans, daydreaming, preparing for the worst, using food or coffee, and sleeping. Finally, the authors noticed a steady association between developing of burnout and the war environment, so, physicians who come from war countries suffer from burnout more than others, which returns to several reasons
Heart Rate Response Patterns during Different Stages of Stress Phase of Exercise Electrocardiography Using Bruce Protocol in Normal Persons
Authors: SR Mittal
Published: August 2023

There is no literature about different patterns of heart rate response during different stages of exercise stress electrocardiography using Bruce protocol in normal persons. We studied seventy five individuals after strictly excluding various conditions that could affect exercise capacity or heart rate response. Only ten persons had nearly linear progressive increase in heart rate. Other individuals had variable increase during different stages of stress. We observed eleven different types of responses. Our study shows that every individual has an intrinsic maximal heart rate that can be attained during exercise. Magnitude of the increase in heart rate during a particular stage of stress is influenced by the magnitude of increase in heart rate and percentage of age predicted maximal heart rate attained by the individual prior to that stage. It is also influenced by the relative activation of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic systems during and prior to a particular stage.
Energy Alterations in Patients with Prostate Cancer and How Can We Treat This Condition to Cure Them?
Authors: WL Huang
Published: August 2023

Prostate cancer is the sixth leading cause of death in men and it is considered the most common malignancy worldwide. The Purpose of this Study: Is to demonstrate that patients with prostate cancer have in common, energy deficiency inside the five internal massive organs of the five elements theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) reasoning. Methods: Three case reports, all with prostate cancer. I measured the energy of the five internal massive organs of the five elements theory in TCM. Results: All of them were in the lowest level of energy, rated one out of eight. The treatment of this condition using Chinese dietary counseling, auricular acupuncture with apex ear bloodletting, systemic acupuncture, moxibustion and replenish the energy using highly diluted medications according to the theory Constitutional Homeopathy of the Five Elements based on Traditional Chinese Medicine is of paramount importance to increase the function of the immune system and fight against cancer cells. In patient one, it was possible to improve urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction after the surgery and reduce the high PSA after using this treatment. In case report two; it was possible to reduce the PSA to a normal value only after replenishing the energy of the five internal massive organs and rebalancing the Yin and Yang energy. In the third case report, it was possible to reduce the gravity of alterations in the malignant cells after doing acupuncture to rebalance the Yin and Yang energy. The Conclusion of this Study: is to show that all patients with prostate cancer have in common, energy deficiency inside the five internal massive organs and the treatment of this condition is of paramount importance to treat the cause of cancer formation and not just the symptoms, that it is the formation of cancer itself.
Development of Eustachain Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire – Child Edition (Etdq-Ce)
Authors: Chandrasekaran Pachaippan
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) is a common condition seen in children is a common compliant in otolaryngology and audiology practices. The assessment measures of ETD include immittance and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tests which provide objective view but not the severity of the possible symptoms with the child. This paper focuses on developing a tool for children as well as the addition of parental perspectives of the child based on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire 7 (ETDQ-7) Methods: 30 children (16 males and 14 females) with inclusion criteria were taken and was administered the Questionnaire as well as the original ETDQ as a comparison. The parents/caregivers were asked to rate the Part I of the questionnaire while the questions in Part II were asked to rate by the child. Results: The results show significant amount of reliability with the child population as well as good internal reliability with each of the questions and a good correlation with the original questionnaire as well. Conclusion: The ETDQ-CE is a valid and specific tool that can be used for children and can be administered in a clinical setting in a minimal time and can be used to know about the severity of the problem as well.
Health System Referral Processes for Patients with Prediabetes
Authors: Josh Hoffner
Published: August 2023

Objective: Prediabetes affects 38 percent of adults in the U.S population, which means that 98 million U.S. adults are affected by prediabetes. Patients diagnosed with prediabetes are often referred to the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) through a variety of methods. National DPPs are year-long commitment covered by insurance. However, little is known about referral processes of health systems in California to National DPPs including if single standards of screening exist. Community Health Workers (CHWs) assist in the referral processes, but is unclear how much support they provide which is why a survey is necessary to evaluate referral processes. Methods: Because of this gap, the author developed a comprehensive survey and distributed it on March 25,2022 to seven health systems in California that refer prediabetes patients to National DPPs. Results: The study revealed barriers, which include 1) yearlong commitment, 2) compatible referral system, 3) lack gold standard for screening, 4) implementation of CHWs, and 5) COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Session Zero should become standard in National DPP to answer questions about yearlong commitment, program delivery formats, and early commitment. Promoting personalized policies and procedures, and referral maps can help overcome the lack of compatible referral system. HbA1c is the best screening test and should be gold standard. Further implementation of CHW’s in referral processes can help overcome barriers. As a result of this work, barriers were identified. Key changes can make a pivotal difference in screening and diagnosis in the prevention of the often-forgotten epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Conflicts in the Health Context
Authors: Monteiro Ana Paula
Published: August 2023

Health, as an area of enormous complexity and great human, social and political importance, is subject to constant challenges
Psychosexual Disorders amongst Toll-Like Receptors Triggered Erectile Dysfunction in Asian-Indian and American Men in the Covid-19 Global Pandemic Era: Enigmatic Snapshot in Urology and Reproductive Immunology
Authors: Pandey Saumya
Published: August 2023

In my expert opinion as a globally reputed biomedical and clinical researcher with substantial proven expertise in urology, reproductive immunology and life sciences, evidencebased pragmatic timeline-driven dynamic collaborations are essential for intricately dissecting the complex biochemicalmolecular-metabolic regulatory networks underlying “psychosexual disorders” amongst Toll-Like Receptors
Evolution of Young Female Athletes’ Reasons for Participating in Judo and Basketball
Authors: Orbach Iris
Published: August 2023

Motivation is a key stone of sport success at all athletes’ skill levels. The change in direction and intensity of motivation in sport can lead to negative impact in athletic preparation, up to a point of dropping out from competitive sport, especially among young female athletes. Due to the different requirements and structure of individual vs team sport it may be a cause that influences the sport motivation of young athletes. Therefore, the major aim of this research is to investigate the differences in motivational dynamics among young female athletes participating in judo as a representative of individual sport and in basketball as a representative of team sport. This investigation has been conducted focusing on the motivational pattern involved in joining and continuing participation in the sport activity, as well as the obstacles athletes face during their athletic careers. Participants included 188 girls who practice regularly in a competitive setting as part of a national project for advancing women’s sport. They participated in basketball (n = 94) and judo (n = 91) and were divided into three age groups: 8–10 (young, n = 53): 11–13 (middle, n = 84) and 14–17 (adult, n = 48). Participants completed the modified Gould, Feltz, and Weiss (1985) questionnaire for examining young athletes’ reasons for participating in sports which was tailored to the research objectives. Factor analysis revealed different interpretable factors for each section of the questionnaire. A two-way ANOVA’s with repeated measures (2 b/j x 3 age groups) and post-hoc tests with Bonferroni adjustments were conducted to investigate differences between basketball and judo athletes across age groups in their motivation to start, to continue, and the obstacles they face. Results revealed that the motivation to start and continue sport participation was higher among basketball athletes compared with judo athletes. In addition, the judo athletes faced stronger obstacles compared to basketball athletes. Additional differences were revealed among the age groups in both sport disciplines. Results are discussed while considering the dynamic of motivational dispositions. Special attention is given to the importance of understanding what is the appropriate and specific psychological support based on variables such as sport discipline, motivational pattern, and age of young female athletes.
Marital Satisfaction: Toward an Integrated Understanding. Structural Equation Modelling Helps Unravel the Complexity of Factors that Impact Marital Success
Authors: George Darren
Published: August 2023

A data set of 1030 individuals (including 392 married couples) was employed to create a comprehensive picture of the interactive impact of many variables on marital satisfaction. Predictor variables were eventually combined into 20 composite variables and structural equation modeling resulted in 78.6% of the variance in marital satisfaction being explained for men; 79.8% for women. The primary dependent variable was Relational Satisfaction. Primary predictors (all composite variables) included emotional engagement, emotional-regulation skills, destructive interactions, shared activities, family and friend support, compatibility, strength of personal identity, accuracy of perception (of their partner), personality traits, temperaments (from the DISC measure), improvement over time, and positive illusions. To measure change over time, participants answered questions for both “now” and in the “first year of marriage”. Further, a criss-cross technique (rate self and partner across all variables) facilitated many comparative predictors. The structural models found the primary predictors of relational satisfaction (with only minor differences between mens’ and womens’ models) to be: emotional engagement (with β values of .56 for both), family and friend support, improvement over time, accuracy of perception, (absence of) destructive interactions, compatibility and positive traits. Equally important were predictors of emotional engagement—the greatest predictor of relational satisfaction: emotional-regulation skills (men), emotional-regulation skills (women), shared activities, accuracy of perception, family and friend support, and looking for the good explained 75% of the variance in the emotional engagement.
The Application of Ethnomathematics in Numeracy Literacy Perspective: A Literature Review
Authors: Munthahana Jayanti , Budiarto Mega Teguh , Wintarti Atik
Published: August 2023

Numerical literacy skills in Indonesia remain inadequate, despite these skills being critical for problem-solving. This study aims to review recent ethnomathematics research in the context of numeracy literacy. The design of this study was a literature review using a qualitative descriptive analysis method, with fifteen accredited Sinta, Scopus, and international proceedings related to the use of ethnomathematics in the context of numeracy literacy. The data collection technique employed was a literature study. The results of this study show that the ethnomathematics context in Indonesia can be determined through indicators of mathematical activity and sub-elements in a social-cultural system. These concepts include numbers, geometry, measurement, algebra, data, and uncertainty. The results of numeracy literacy were found to vary in various studies. Thus, applying ethnomathematics can be an alternative to classroom learning to measure students' numeracy literacy abilities. This measurement can be used as a suggestion for further research.
Cross-culture adaptation and validation of knowledge, attitude and behavior regarding disaster preparedness among community in Indonesia
Authors: Fatoni Fatoni , Panduragan Santhna Letchmi , Sansuwito Tukimin , Pusporini Lenny Stia
Published: August 2023

Background: At the time of the research, there were only a limited number of instruments accessible for recognizing the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of the Indonesian population concerning disaster preparedness.
Objectives: The goal of this study was to modify and evaluate the reliability and uniformity of a survey that individuals can complete on their own, focusing on their knowledge, attitude, and behavior related to disaster preparedness.
Methods: The translation of this tool into Bahasa Indonesia went through four phases: first translation, back-translation by experts, pre-testing, and cognitive interviews. The evaluation of the tool's accuracy involved a study with 250 volunteers using a cross-sectional approach. The validity of the questionnaire was checked based on its content and structure, and its reliability was measured by looking at internal consistency and stability (Cronbach's alpha).
Results: The CVI scores for knowledge, attitude, and behaviors ranged from 0.80 to 1.00. Regarding knowledge, the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) outcomes indicated the presence of two factors with eigenvalues surpassing 1.0, collectively explaining 71.4% of the total variance. The loading factor for 25 items was observed between 0.34 and 0.65, within the acceptable threshold of 0.3. In terms of attitude, the EFA results revealed a single factor with an eigenvalue exceeding 1.0, accounting for 86.2% of the total variance. The loading factor for 18 items ranged from 0.30 to 0.50. Similarly, for behaviors, the EFA findings displayed the existence of two factors with eigenvalues greater than 1.0, explaining a cumulative 79.7% of the total variance. The loading factor for 22 items ranged from 0.30 to 0.60. The Cronbach's alpha values for knowledge regarding earthquake and tsunami preparedness stood at 0.763, for attitude it was 0.736, and for behaviors, it was 0.760.
Conclusion: The recently implemented scale designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of communities regarding disaster preparedness has been verified to possess satisfactory validity and reliability, making it suitable for survey applications within Indonesia.
Pengujian bakteri patogen pada ikan patin (Pangasius sp) yang dilalu-lintaskan di Stasiun Karantina Ikan Pengendalian Mutu dan Keamanan Hasil Perikanan Palembang
Authors: Elfachmi Elfachmi , Sari Nely Puspita
Published: August 2023

Stasiun Karantina Ikan Pengendalian Mutu dan Keamanan Hasil Perikanan Palembang. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui berbagai jenis bakteri patogen yang berbahaya yang dapat mengkontaminasi produk ikan patin yang dilalu lintaskan distasiun karantina ikan pengendalian mutu dan keamanan hasil perikanan Palembang. Pengujian Bakteri dilakukan dengan melakukan pemurnian, uji dasar, dan uji biokimia, kemudian diidentifikasi jenis bakteri yang terdapat pada ikan patin tersebut. Data hasil pengamatan dianalisis menggunakan buku panduan Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology dengan melihat jenis spesies yang didapatkan melalui uji dasar dan uji biokimia sesuai prosedur yang dilakukan. Hasil menunjukkan Bakteri Penyebab penyakit pada ikan patin disebabkan oleh bakteri Edwardsiella ictaluri pada organ ginjal, hati dan limfa dan bakteri tersebut masuk dalam pemantauan HPIK. Ikan betutu yang diperiksa dalam keadaan sehat tidak terdapat bakteri dikarenakan dilakukan pengujian secara aseptik dan dapat dikirim dan tidak melakukan pengujian lanjutan.
‘Best advice available’ – Challenge and change in developing an optimal policy advisory system in Ireland
Authors: Connaughton Bernadette , Devane Cian
Published: August 2023

The concept of a policy advisory system (PAS) is devised to study the diverse range of actors involved in the policy formulation process from a system level. An optimal PAS should be adaptable, autonomous and transparent, and should deliver substantive and timely advice. This article discusses factors influencing developments in Ireland’s PAS, including the broader trends of politicisation and externalisation. The findings are informed by interviews and a survey circulated to Irish civil servants who perform policy worker tasks and are engaged in providing advice to ministers. The research finds that new structural and institutional arrangements introduced to Ireland’s PAS have created a greater capacity for evidence-based advice in the internal PAS and a more contested space for policy advice. It also highlights that this has not fundamentally disturbed embedded characteristics of the Irish policymaking environment. Political demand pressures from ministers (both personal and electoral) can drive elements of politicisation within the civil service whereby policy advice is weighted or discarded based on ministerial preferences.
Examination of Hospital Landscape Design Principles, Case Study of Five Hospitals in Baku
Authors: Caymaz Gökçen Firdevs Yücel , Safarova Günel
Published: August 2023

This study aims to evaluate hospital outdoor design landscaping requirements. In addition to taking into account user groups such as adult and child patients, hospital staff and visitors, also such elements as hospital entrances and exits, parking areas, hospital roads, children’s playgrounds, rest areas, water elements, art elements, field furniture, planting and maintenance subjects were determined to be important in a successful hospital garden design. A checklist has been prepared that includes these identified issues. The checklist was tested on five selected hospitals in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to a comparative analysis of hospital outdoor designs, it was determined that the Liv Bona Dea Hospital topped the list, followed by the National Oncology Hospital as having the most successful open space hospital designs.
المجرم المرتزق في القانون الجنائي
Authors: بياض أحمد
Published: August 2023

لا شك أن ظاهرة الارتزاق لها ارتباط وثيق بالقانون الدولي، حيث أن المرتزقة يشكلون فئة محددة داخل القانون الدولي الانساني، باعتبارهم فئة يتم استعمالهم في الحروب والنزاعات المسلحة من طرف جهة ضد الأخرى حيث يقاتلون بقصد الحصول على الربح المالي، دون أن تكون لهم أي صلة بالدفاع الوطني، أو الدفاع عن مقصد نبيل في الحرب.
غير أن صفة الارتزاق لا ينبغي حصرها فقط في إطار القانون الدولي، بل إن هذه الصفة تتجسد بشكل أكبر ومستمر ومتطور في القانون الجنائي، حيث أن هناك صنفا من الجناة يرتكبون الجريمة وتكون غايتهم الأساسية من هذا الفعل الاجرامي هو حصولهم على المال، بل إن تطور الجريمة وظهور أنماط حديثة من الاجرام ما كان لينموا لولا وجود المجرمين المرتزقين الذين يمكن أن يرتكبوا أبشع الجرائم وأخطارها بسبب حصولهم على المال.
من هنا كانت ورقتي البحثية تتعرض إلى المجرم المرتزق في القانون الجنائي، محاولا تحديد ماهية هذا المجرم، ودوره في ارتكاب الجرائم التقليدية وفي ظهور أنماط حديثة من الاجرام، لأتوقف على المواجهة الدولية والوطنية لهذا الصنف من المجرمين.
Leveling the Playing Field: Tackling Unfair Contractual Capacity Discrepancies in Artificial Intelligence-driven B2C Financial Transactions
Authors: Aziz Aziz
Published: August 2023

Artificial Intelligence and other digital technologies have been integrated into various industries, impacting consumer rights in Business to Consumer (B2C) transactions. While these technologies have the potential to revolutionize economies and financial transactions, safeguards must be in place to minimize the risks they pose to consumers’ interests. This research considers whether existing regulations protect consumers in cases of B2C unfair practices that could impede their ability to seek justice. The study will analyze critical problems associated with artificial intelligence systems in B2C transactions and financial markets. The analytical comparative method used in this study will reveal various biases and injustices that impact consumer rights and the current legal approach to consumer protection is found to be deficient, and modernizing regulations and promoting transparency is necessary to protect consumer rights. artificial intelligence
المُحاكمة الجنائية عن بعد بين الضرورات والتحديات
Authors: الشيباني امهيدي
Published: August 2023

يعتبر استعمال التقنيات التكنولوجية الحديثة في قطاع العدالة بخاصة تلك التي توفره ميزة الاتصال المرئي والمسموع عن بعد من أهم مظاهر عصرنة قطاع العدالة، حيث يكتسي اعتماد هذه التقنية أهمية كبيرة في تسريع وتيرة إجراءات التقاضي، وضرورة الفصل في الدعوى في آجال معقولة، وتخفيف العبء على كاهل القضاء والمتقاضين على حد سوا.

ورغم تأكيد بعض التجارب على فاعلية هذه التقنية في تحسين أداء جهاز العدالة وتبسيط إجراءات التقاضي عبر مختلف مراحل الدعوى الجنائية؛ بيد ان استخدام آلية المحاكمة عن بعد كبديل عن الحضور الشخصي تكتنفه مخاوف بشأن قدرته على توفير المحاكمة العادلة.

وقد سار المشرع الليبي على نهج الأنظمة الجنائية المعاصرة في استخدام تقنية المحادثة عن بعد من خلال النص عليها في القانون رقم (7) لسنة 2014م بشأن تعديل بعض أحكام قانون الإجراءات الجنائية، الذي نص في مادته الأولى على اعتبار الجلسة علنية إذا تم نقلها مباشرة إلى الجمهور عبر قناة فضائية أو أكثر، أو من خلال الشاشات العامة، أو وسائل الاتصال الأخرى". ثم أجاز للمحكمة استخدام وسائل الاتصال الحديثة لربط المتهم بقاعة الجلسة بموجب المادة الثانية من ذات القانون في حالات الضرورة التي يُخشى فيها على سلامة المتهم، أو يُخاف فيها من فراره.

وعليه، تحاول هذه الدراسة بحث مدى مشروعية نظام المحاكمة عن بعد، ومدى احترام ضمانات المحاكمة العادلة في ظل اعتماد هذا النظام لا سيما متى تعلقت بحقوق الدفاع، واحترام مبدأ المواجهة بين الخصوم، وتقييم فعاليته في مواجهة الظروف الطارئة التي قد تعرقل السير العادي لإجراءات التقاضي.
Dynamics of Islamic Boarding School Family Communication in Determining Political Affiliation
Authors: Al Mujib Ihwan Huda
Published: August 2023

The influence of Kyai and the pesantren family extends beyond religious and social realms and encompasses the political domain as well. The powerful influence of kyai and the pesantren has become a magnet for politicians not only for religious purposes, but political objectives as well. However, it is not easy for the kyai and pesantren families to decide on political affiliation. The dynamics of pesantren family communication occur in determining their political affiliation. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach and communication ethnography. The research was conducted in Islamic boarding schools families who were active in politics and had political affiliations. The results of the study show that the pesantren family has its own way of determining political affiliation. The dynamics of pesantren family communication in determining political affiliation can be a lesson for the wider community in determining political affiliation.