bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation of regular lifestyle counseling during long-term follow up care of childhood cancer survivors: a monocentric prospective study (Preprint)
Authors: Richter Franziska , Kronziel Lea Louisa , König Inke Regina , Langer Thorsten , Gebauer Judith
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Many childhood cancer survivors (CCS) develop treatment-related late effects, including increased risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome. A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of associated comorbidities. Therefore, at-risk CCS could benefit from lifestyle counseling during regular long term follow up (LTFU).

OBJECTIVE

We implemented a new form of care to decrease the long-term morbidity among CCS and to gain new insights about the lifestyle of those patients.

METHODS

Over a one-year study period, lifestyle counseling was integrated into LTFU care. Metabolic disorders, including hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, over-/underweight, and low activity levels, were assessed as screening parameters for various risk groups. The perspectives of CCS, physicians, and sports scientists were compared to identify those with the highest needs. A follow-up appointment after one month was performed.

RESULTS

Of the 155 CCS aged 18 to 63 years (65% female, 35% male), 112 (72%) had an indication for lifestyle counseling, identified by physicians, sports scientists, or the CCS themselves. Metabolic disorders affected 45%, and 46% did not meet recommended activity levels. A total of 120 CCS (77%) received lifestyle counseling, including 8 initially uninterested individuals who became open to recommendations. Those with intensive cancer treatment history showed the greatest need. Follow-up revealed high adherence to recommendations and successful integration into daily lives, with 97% of survivors finding the provision of lifestyle counseling during LTFU beneficial.

CONCLUSIONS

Incorporating specialized healthcare professionals into survivorship care enhances the multidisciplinary approach, promoting a healthy lifestyle and potentially reducing long-term morbidity among CCS.
Understanding Patient and Physiotherapist Requirements for an Automated Smartphone Application for Post-Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation in Singapore: A Qualitative Study Informing User-Centred Design (Preprint)
Authors: Chew Eleanor Shuxian , Scully Aileen Eugenia , Koh Samanth Shi-Man , Woon Ee-Lin , Low Juanita Krysten Miao-Shi , Kwan Yu-Heng , Tan John Wei-Ming , Pua Yong-Hao , Tan Celia Ia-Choo , Haseler Luke Jonathan
Published: April 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is cost-effective surgical intervention for painful knee osteoarthritis in older adults, but post-surgery rehabilitation access is limited. Tele-rehabilitation offers a solution, but existing models require significant therapist involvement and costly setup. A smartphone-based automated program could be a cost-effective alternative.
Objective: To ensure uptake and long-term sustainability, our study adopted a user-centred approach. This study aimed to understand the requirements of both patients and physiotherapists in developing an automated tele-monitored rehabilitation smartphone application for individuals undergoing TKA.
Methods: A multistakeholder qualitative study of user needs was conducted. Physiotherapists and patients who underwent TKA were recruited via purposive sampling. Individual in-depth interviews, lasting about an hour each, were conducted via zoom by an experienced, trained female interviewer with a Master of Arts in Sociology. Data were audio-recorded and transcribed by the same interviewer. Two reviewers (ESC, SSK) independently analysed the data using thematic analysis, with data triangulation achieved through cross-checking of data sources by three reviewers (ESC, SSK, AES). Interviews were conducted to data saturation.
Results: Among the four eligible physiotherapists and 11 eligible patients invited, four physiotherapists (100%) and six patients (54.5%) consented and completed interviews. The median age of physiotherapists and patients were 27- and 65-years-old respectively. The majority of patients were Chinese (83%) and employed (67%). Common themes that emerged from both groups were that the application should be informative and provide reassurance. Additional themes from the patient group were: ease of use, and enhancing motivation and compliance.
Conclusion: This study provided insights into the requirements of potential end-users of a smartphone application for automated tele-monitored rehabilitation following TKA. This is useful for steering the development of a user-centric smartphone application.
Development of an mHealth Alcohol Reduction Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors (Preprint)
Authors: Haney Kimberly , Borger Tia , Bursac Vilma , Sorge Caryn , Shelton Brent , Salsman John , McLouth Laurie , Lauckner Carolyn
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer (AYAs, aged 15-39) frequently engage in hazardous alcohol use, which can have multiple mental and physical health effects.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to adapt and refine an existing motivational interviewing-based mHealth alcohol reduction intervention, called Tracking and Reducing Alcohol Consumption (TRAC), for post-treatment AYAs.

METHODS

This was a two-phase, mixed methods study consisting of key informant interviews with post-treatment AYAs aged 18-39, oncology and psycho-oncology providers, and community advocates (n=15) to inform the adaptation of TRAC. After qualitative analysis of interview findings led to the development of the new TRAC-AYA intervention, 4 AYAs completed an open trial of the 4-week intervention and provided feedback on content and protocols through a qualitative exit interview. Descriptive statistics were used to provide data on intervention feasibility and adherence.

RESULTS

Key informant interviews revealed a need for the intervention to address cancer-specific alcohol use triggers such as scan-related anxiety, financial toxicity, and reproductive health concerns. TRAC-AYA was well-received by open trial participants—enrollment and retention were above target rates (67% and 75%, respectively) and 100% of participants completed at least 3/4 intervention sessions. Participants reported high satisfaction with TRAC-AYA content and its impact on their drinking.

CONCLUSIONS

Post-treatment AYAs have unique triggers for alcohol use, which should be considered in the development of alcohol reduction interventions for this population. TRAC-AYA represents a potentially valuable tool in addressing high rates of hazardous alcohol use among this population and warrants further evaluation in larger randomized trials.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05087875
Correlation between event of depression and risk of suicide among productive age in Purwodadi, Grobogan
Authors: Agung Tirta Permata Sari Made , Dewi Wardani Natalia , G Asikin Hang
Published: April 2024

Introduction: From 2015 to 2019, 141 people died due to suicide in Grobogan Regency, and Purwodadi district was the third largest after Gabus and Wirosari districts, where most of the suicide perpetrators were of the productive age group. Event of depression is often associated as a risk factor for suicide. Depression is a mood disorder. Depression is characterized by sadness, loss of interest or excitement, feelings of guilt or uselessness, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. In its severe form, depression can lead to suicidal thoughts. Purpose: To determine the correlation between the event of depression and the risk of suicide among productive age in Purwodadi, Grobogan. Methods: This research is quantitative research with cross sectional design. The sample in this study consisted of residents of Purwodadi, Grobogan, who are members of Posbindu, using the consecutive random sampling method and bivariate analysis with Fisher's Exact test. The research instrument used a sociodemographic questionnaire, BDI-II questionnaire, and CSSRS. Results: Most of the respondents of productive age in this study (68.6%) did not suffer from depression. There was a significant correlation between the event of depression and the risk of suicide among productive age in Purwodadi, Grobogan  (p = 0,002). Conclusions: There was a significant correlation between the event of depression and the risk of suicide.
Nurturing Natural Beauty: Empowering MAN 1 Model Bengkulu's Female Students with Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Cosmetics Crafting Workshop
Authors: Masrijal Camelia Dwi Putri
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The use of lipstick, blush-on, and various colored cosmetic products is highly popular among teenage girls. However, the adverse effects of hazardous colorants in cosmetics include respiratory irritations, skin irritations, eye injuries, gastrointestinal toxicity, and carcinogenic properties. Red Dragon Fruit contains a significant amount of red anthocyanin antioxidants, making it a viable natural colorant for food, cosmetics, and textiles. This community engagement project aimed to enhance the understanding of teenage girls, especially students of MAN 1 Model City of Bengkulu, regarding illegal cosmetics containing harmful and prohibited ingredients. It also aimed to improve the girls' skills in crafting natural Lip Tint and Blush-On preparations from Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus), promoting a return to nature in cosmetic choices. This initiative was expected to inspire creative ideas among teenagers for designing alternative economic activities centered on producing natural and halal cosmetics made from herbal ingredients. Methods: The project involved educational and awareness-raising activities about the dangers of forbidden cosmetic ingredients, followed by workshops on making Lip Tint and Blush-On formulations. These workshops were led by faculty members from the School of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy, with assistance from students of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bengkulu. Results: Evaluation results showed that workshop participants experienced a 63.2% increased in knowledge and gained the ability to independently create Lip Tint and Blush-On products from red dragon fruit. Conclusion: The workshop successfully produced natural Lip Tint and Blush On and the project also heightened the students' interest in the Pharmacy Program.
AnarMitra: Enhancing Pomegranate Farming with CNN Technology
Authors: Dhumal Prof. Sayali
Published: April 2024

Abstract: This study introduces AnarMitra, a mobile application designed to revolutionize pomegranate cultivation practices. AnarMitra employs machine learning algorithms to swiftly assess ripeness levels and detect prevalent diseases in pomegranates, such as bacterial blight and fungal infections. Utilizing smartphone cameras, farmers can effortlessly capture images for immediate feedback on fruit quality and health. The paper details AnarMitra's development process, including model training with diverse datasets and algorithmic methodologies for classification and disease detection. Field trials validate AnarMitra's efficacy in enhancing productivity and fostering sustainable agricultural practices, empowering farmers with timely insights for informed decision-making and crop management.
The Influence of Narcissistic Grandiosity and Narcissistic Vulnerability on Aggression: The Role of Envy and Shame
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lee Kieun , Ahn Christine Myunghee
Published: April 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of envy and shame in the relationship between narcissistic grandiosity and narcissistic vulnerability which are individual personality characteristics and aggression which can cause problems in interpersonal relationships using a structural equation model.
Methods A total of 231 data were collected online using a self-report questionnaire form consisting of pathological narcissism, envy, shame experience, and aggression measures for unmarried men and women aged 20 to 35 in Korea, and analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and Mplus ver. 7.
Results First, both narcissistic grandiosity and narcissistic vulnerability had significant positive correlations with envy, shame, and aggression. Second, narcissistic vulnerability had a significant positive effect on envy, shame, and aggression. Third, it was confirmed that narcissistic vulnerability had a positive influence on aggression, partially mediated by envy.
Conclusions This study empirically investigated the impact of pathological narcissism, particularly narcissistic vulnerability on aggression and highlighted the importance of envy, providing useful information for counseling and therapeutic interventions.
Eearly childhood education experience teachers' response to early childhood sexual behavior perception, experience and needs analysis
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, You hyoin , Ko Sun , Sin Yoo-Jung
Published: April 2024

Objectives In this research, by examining the perceptions, experiences, and needs of teachers with more than 3 years of experience regarding sexual behavior in children, we understand the application status of guidelines for managing and responding to sexual behavior (problems), find ways to operate them more effectively, and provide practical sexual behavior teacher education. It is intended to be used as basic data.
Methods In order to find out the awareness, experience, and needs of experienced teachers regarding children's sexual behavior, 153 teachers who participated in the ‘Early childhood education Grade 1 Teacher Training’ in Gyeonggi-do for a total of 10 days starting January 2, 2024 were surveyed through an online survey with a total of 25 questions.The survey results were analyzed by calculating frequencies and percentages using SPSS 25, and in case of duplicate questions, rankings were calculated based on response frequency.
Results Regarding whether they were aware of the difference between children's sexual behavior (problem) and the sexual behavior (problem) based on the main results of recognizing dolls related to play and guidance, the majority of teachers (45%) answered that they were at an average level, and that they considered children's sexual behavior as behavior. Thinking (54%) is the most common. Additionally, all teachers responded that children's sexual behavior (problems) and guidance are needed (100%). The main results regarding the instructor's experience related to infant sexual behavior (problems) and response and guidance include responses indicating that they have experience with infant sexual behavior (problems) (79.%) and response and guidance through consultation with families (20.8%). I think it got the most answers. The most common response was that families celebrate parties (45%) as the main form of recognition and need for educational support for play and guidance of children's sexual behavior (problems), and the most common response was that education was very helpful (52%). . Additionally, the most common need was for improvements in small environments and situations (31%) that represent response and guidance to children's sexual behavior (problems).
Conclusions Training related to children's sexual behavior (problems) should be continuously conducted for teachers to strengthen teachers' response and guidance expertise, the need for parent education on the topic of sex education and sexual behavior (problems), and the publication and distribution of various sexual behavior (problem) casebooks. It was suggested that education related to children's sexual behavior (problems) is needed at the pre-service teacher stage.
The Effect of mother's family interaction on children's social competence: The Dual mediating effect of mother's co-parenting and warmth parenting behavior
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Park Eun Kyoung , Lee Hee Sun
Published: April 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study was to verify whether the mother's co-parenting and warmth parenting behaviors have a dual mediating effect on the effect of the mother's family interaction on the child's social competence.
Methods The research subjects were 1,432 people selected using the 7th (2014) data of the Korean Children's Panel (PSKC). Correlation analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between measurement variables using Spss 22.0 and Spss Process Macro v3.5, and the dual mediating effect of mother's co-parenting and warmth parenting behavior was examined using Process Macro's Model No. 6. Confirmed.
Results First, the significant mediating effect of mother's co-parenting in the relationship between mother's family interaction and children's social competence was verified. Second, the significant mediating effect of the mother's warmth parenting behavior in the relationship between the mother's family interaction and the children's social competence was verified. Lastly, in the relationship between the mother's family interaction and the children's social competence, the mother's co-parenting and compassionate parenting behavior showed a significant dual mediating effect.
Conclusions This conclusion provides basic data for the development of parent education or programs that can improve children's social competence by providing evidence that family interaction, co-parenting, and warmth parenting behavior have a significant impact on children's social competence.
Manejo de saúde mental na atenção primária: Relato de experiência com ferramentas de abordagem familiar
Authors: Monteiro Talita Gonçalves , Rios Bruna Roberta Meira , Alves Karyne  Gabriele Leite , Camargos Larissa Matos Novais de
Published: April 2024

Quando atuamos no nível da Atenção Primária, nas Equipes de Saúde da Família, o vínculo com a população e com os atendidos é essencial para o desenvolvimento do trabalho de cuidado. Conhecendo o território, é possível uma aproximação e um fazer consistente com as ferramentas adequadas, que visem à melhoria da população adscrita e do núcleo familiar. Assim, este trabalho tem como objetivo relatar um caso de acompanhamento de uma família cadastrada em uma Equipe de Saúde da Família do Município de Montes Claros, MG, utilizando-se as seguintes ferramentas de abordagem familiar: Genograma, Ecomapa, Ciclo de Vida, F.I.R.O. e P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. Elas permitiram o aprofundamento na dinâmica familiar, em seu histórico de saúde e convivência social, possibilitando a proposição de uma intervenção adequada. A coleta de dados foi feita em entrevistas nas visitas domiciliares realizadas pelos profissionais. As propostas de intervenção foram feitas por meio da conferência familiar realizada com seus membros. As ferramentas de abordagem familiar possibilitaram que a equipe interviesse de acordo com a realidade da família em questão, gerando um cuidado em saúde em uma perspectiva ampliada.
Palavras-chave: Estratégia Saúde da família. Família. Relações familiares.
ANALISIS PROBLEMATIKA PENGGUNAAN MODEL BLENDED LEARNING PADA MATERI BANGUN RUANG SISWA KELAS 1 SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Pratiwi Alfiah Dian , Winarni Retno , Wahyuningrum Endang
Published: April 2024

The use of blended learning models is very necessary in the implementation of educational activities in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic that has hit Indonesia. This research contains an explanation of the problem analysis that accompanies learning with a blended learning model. The purpose of this study is to explain various kinds of problems and problems that occur when the learning process is carried out with a blended learning model in the material for building rooms for grade 1 elementary school students. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with an approach to analyzing the situation of conditions in accordance with the facts in the field as the object of study and the object of research. The results of this study are that there are various probelamtics that accompany learning with a blended learning model such as insufficient student independence, parents who have to accompany their students to study, economic limitations to buy internet credit, unstable signals during online learning, the implementation of strict health protocols during study visits, and the concerns of parents who do not want their children to interact directly with teachers and other students in groups because  fear of exposure to the coronavirus considering they are still in the 1st grade of elementary school.
FORMATION OF CHILDREN'S CHARACTER THROUGH SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING WITH TEACHER CREATIVITY AT MI NURUL ULUM BANTUL
Authors: Samsudin Samsudin , Panjaitan Chery Julida , Ichsan Ahmad Shofiyuddin
Published: April 2024

This research discussed the importance of teacher creativity in shaping children's character through socio-emotional learning at the Elementary School / Madrasah Ibtidaiyah level. This research aimed to emphasize teachers' role in helping develop children's social and emotional skills through collaborative learning and moral teaching in schools. The research location was at MI Nurul Ulum Bantul Yogyakarta. This research used a qualitative approach with interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The research results showed that teacher creativity in forming children's character through socio-emotional learning at MI Nurul Ulum was 1) generating motivation to learn with technology, 2) making the material relevant to everyday life, 3) presenting an interesting impression when learning, 4) making teachers as a role model for children, 5) creating a communicative learning atmosphere, and 6) understanding children's moods when learning.
THE USE OF CANVA-BASED LEARNING ANIMATION MEDIA IN GRADE V SCIENCE SUBJECTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Fadhlia Anisa , Prastowo Andi
Published: April 2024

This study aims to see how the learning process occurs using Canva-based animation media in science learning at SD IT Al-Fatih Peusangan. The subjects in this study were class teachers and class V students. Qualitative research is research that produces descriptive information in the form of written and spoken words. Data collection techniques are by interviews via mobile phones and filling in google from. The results of the study show that by using animation media, students like and feel happy because they can easily understand the material, learning, and also learning becomes more interesting. The difficulty of teachers in using animation media is the lack of projectors, LCDs, internet in schools and the difficulty of choosing characters when creating animation media.Keywords: IPAS, Information technology, canva-based animation media
ANALYSIS OF SARA'S POST-CONFLICT MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: INDIGENOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
Authors: Hasanuddin Hasanuddin , Fauzi Fikriyah Iftinan , Parinduri Muhammad Abrar
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the extent to which multicultural education can stand alone as an independent entity in educational institutions in Tanjung Balai City after the SARA-nuanced conflict.  The results of interviews with teachers and students of SMAN 1 Tanjung Balai revealed that this school tries to integrate multicultural values in the curriculum. However, multicultural education has not been separated as an independent entity. Teachers design the curriculum by emphasizing cultural and religious diversity in learning materials. Students confirm that the concept of diversity is reflected in school learning and activities. This study used a data analysis approach based on the Miles and Huberman framework. The results show that multicultural education in Tanjung Balai focuses on integrating cultural values in learning, but still needs more efforts to realize independent multicultural subjects. Multicultural education has the potential to bridge cultural and religious differences, but it needs professional teacher involvement and appropriate strategies to support the development of religious tolerance among students.
THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE ON ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION
Authors: Andriyani Juli
Published: April 2024

Spiritual Intelligence is vital because it is the highest Intelligence in humans, which includes all the Intelligence that exists in humans. The Intelligence to judge one’s actions or way of life is more meaningful than others. This study aims to determine the relationship between spiritual Intelligence and student achievement motivation at MTsS Babun Najah Banda Aceh. The type of research is quantitative research. The population in this study were MTsS Babun Najah students, a total of 307 people. The Proportionate Stratified Random Sample was used, and obtained a sample of 75 students. The data analysis technique used is correlation analysis and data collection using a Likert Scale Model. The research result showed a relationship between spiritual Intelligence and achievement motivation, meaning that the hypothesis that the researcher proposes is accepted. The correlation analysis showed that spiritual Intelligence with achievement motivation has a positive relationship or correlation with a Pearson Correlation value of 0,640 and a signification value of 0.000, meaning the higher spiritual Intelligence possessed by a person, the higher achievement motivation. Conversely, the lower the spiritual intelligence, the lower the achievement motivation.
BTS’S MAGICAL SPELL IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE POISONED CHALICE OF FREEDOM THAT I SWALLOWED KNOWINGLY
Authors: Kim Kwangsik
Published: April 2024

The question this paper aims to address is whether we can find a philosophical message for the age of artificial intelligence in the songs of BTS. The research objective of this paper is to show that we can find a philosophical message for the age of artificial intelligence in the songs of BTS. The research method of this paper is to first find a philosophical message for the era of artificial intelligence through Yuval Harari's book Homo Deus, then analyze the lyrics of BTS's song "Blood Sweat and Tears" based on the message, find a philosophical message for the era of artificial intelligence contained in the song, and support the philosophical message with Nietzsche's Philosophy of the Superhuman. The research finding of this paper is that we can find a philosophical message for the era of artificial intelligence through the song "Blood, Sweat & Tears" by BTS, which can also be supported by Nietzsche's Philosophy of the Superhuman. The message is: "Swallow the poisoned chalice of freedom, even though you know it's poisoned!". The conclusion that can be drawn from this finding is that the humanity that needs to be renewed in the age of AI is Homo sapiens, who thinks for himself. It is not AI-recommended Hommo Sapiens, not AI represented Homo Sapiens, but Self-deciding free Homo Sapiens, a free human who wanders, crosses over, thinks and decides for oneself.
Predicting financial distress of public and non-public construction sub-sector companies
Authors: Febbianti Yeni , Irfan Andi , Liyas Jeli Nata , Novita Wellia , Asis Abd. , Rahmi Febri
Published: April 2024

This study examines if there are variations among financial crisis models. It is intended to investigate whether it has the most significant level of accuracy in predicting potential corporate bankruptcies. This is a quantitative study; Secondary information from financial reports serves as the data source. The study population is public and non-public companies in the construction sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2014–2020. In order to obtain a sample of eight businesses, targeted selection was used for sampling. The results of this study show that the conditions differ from those of financial distress models for public and non-public companies. For public companies, the most accurate models are Grover and Lavin’s (2001), Karas and Srbová’s (2019), Fulmer’s (1984), and Ohlson’s (1980) models proven to be 100 percent. In contrast, only Fulmer’s model is entirely applicable to non-public companies. Forecast results and best-fit models can provide positive information or warnings for external and internal parties.
Invisible Cities - the experience of negative space
Authors: vittoria pavesi
Published: April 2024

"What is today the city, for us? I believe I wrote something like a last love poem to cities, in a time when it’s becoming more and more difficult living them like cities. Maybe we’re coming to a moment of crisis of the urban life, and Invisible cities are a dream born by the heart of unliveable cities." - I. Calvino, Introduction to Città Invisibili, Mondadori 1983

Starting by a confrontation between two historical utopian projects (Arturo Soria’s ciudad lineal and Constant’s New Babylon) I try to investigate with a broad and heterogenous look the idea of adopting path as fundamental topic of the city: whether Soria or Constant, in different ways, suggest an architecture of roaming, a nomadic and virtual space, that is the same space of cosmopolis, an anticipation of globalized culture that’s identified in a flux-condition and not in a stasis-one. Ciudad lineal and New Babylon projects prophetically forestall many tendencies of contemporary urbanity, proposing an idea of cities that are at the same time hyperlocal and hyperplanetary, ahistorical and superficial, acentric and non-identitary, inhabited by people always in movement. Streets don’t conduct anymore just to some places, they are places themselves: the condition of movement, and the street trail that constitutes his support, represents the urban archetype that is the basis of all contemporary architectonical and social disposition. From the description and comparison of these two projects the Generic City emerges, alienate and privatized, where we’re living in nowadays.
High-dose continuous infusion ifosfamide in the treatment of bone marrow infiltration with severe thrombocytopenia in a patient with Ewing sarcoma: a case report
Authors: Murtas Fabio , Chiusole Benedetta , Tortorelli Ilaria , Finotto Silvia , Burei Marta , Coppola Marina , Galiano Antonella , Bolshinsky Maital , Bellan Elena , Sbaraglia Marta , Tos Angelo Paolo Dei , Brunello Antonella
Published: April 2024

Ewing sarcoma is a rare primary mesenchymal tumor of the bone that
requires an intensive multimodal therapeutic approach. Multidrug
chemotherapy regimens are also the backbone for relapsing/recurring
Ewing sarcoma treatment, yet when relapse occurs as bone marrow
infiltration, combination chemotherapy might be difficult to be
administered and prognosis is poor. This report describes the case of a
22-year-old patient with Ewing sarcoma who developed severe pancytopenia
due to bone marrow infiltration, who was treated with high-dose
continuous infusion ifosfamide, obtaining both clinical, radiological
and hematological response lasting for about 7 months.
Grain boundary diffusion of ferropericlase: Implications for the core-mantle interaction
Authors: Peng Yihang , Hirel Pierre , Carrez Philippe , Deng Jie
Published: April 2024

Geophysical observations indicate that iron enrichment of various
spatial scales may be present in the lowermost mantle. Various
mechanisms have been proposed to explain the process of iron
infiltration from the core to the mantle, though each with its own
inherent limitations. Grain boundary (GB) diffusion significantly
outpaces bulk diffusion within crystal interiors, and may facilitate
iron transport across the core-mantle boundary (CMB). In this study, we
investigate diffusion in two symmetric tilt GBs in ferropericlase using
large-scale molecular dynamics simulations. The GB diffusivities of Mg
and O of periclase as well as their temperature dependence agree well
with previous studies. In addition, we study the GB diffusion of Fe in
(Mg,Fe)O GBs for the first time. The results suggest that GB diffusion
of Fe is likely to be sluggish near the CMB, and thus may not be an
effective mechanism to transport iron from the core to the mantle.
Global Warming Is Likely Affecting Regional Drought across Eurasia
Authors: Marvel Kate , Cook Benjamin I , Cook Edward R
Published: April 2024

While rising global temperatures have altered global drought risk and
are projected to continue to change large-scale hydroclimate, it has
proved difficult to detect the influence of warming on drought-relevant
variables at regional scales. In addition to the inherent difficulty in
identifying signals in noisy data, detection and attribution studies
generally rely on general circulation models, which may fail to
accurately capture the characteristics of naturally forced and internal
hydroclimate variability. Here, we use a long tree-ring based
paleoclimate record of drought to estimate pre-industrial variability in
the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), a commonly used metric of
drought risk. Using a Bayesian framework, we estimate the temporal and
spatial characteristics of hydroclimate variability prior to 1850. We
assess whether observed twenty-first century PDSI is compatible with
this pre-industrial variability or is better explained by a forced
response that depends on global mean temperature. Our ressults suggest
that global warming likely contributed to dry PDSI in Eastern Europe,
the Mediterranean, and Arctic Russia and to wet PDSI in Northern Europe,
East-central Asia, and Tibet.
E-handel poprawą efektywności logistycznego łańcucha dostaw pomiędzy handlem a klientem detalicznym w dobie kryzysu COVID-19
Authors: Kud Krzysztof , Woźniak Marian
Published: April 2024

Czas pandemii spowodował zmiany w dotychczasowych przyzwyczajeniach, ale także oczekiwania konsumentów. Polskie firmy stanęły przed wyzwaniem dostosowania się do powstałych w tych realiach warunków. Lockdown i ograniczenia w handlu stacjonarnym pod wpływem zaistniałej sytuacji sprawiły, że znacznie zwiększyła się liczba zakupów dokonywanych przy pomocy Internetu. Przedłużający się lockdown, który przez wielu utożsamiany był z pracą zdalną lub przymusowym, długotrwałym przebywaniem w domu, doprowadził do wzrostu zainteresowania zakupami online. Pandemia COVID-19 stała się odpowiednim środowiskiem dla rozwoju e-handlu, który w wielu sytuacjach przyczynił się do rozwoju cyfryzacji biznesu i wielu nowoczesnych technologii cyfrowych. Odporny na koronawirusa e-handel sprawił wzrost innowacyjności i pobudził gospodarkę, stymulując rynek logistyczno-magazynowy oraz poprawiając efektywność logistycznego łańcucha dostaw, nadając ostatecznie nowy wymiar współczesnemu handlowi. W reakcji na pandemię COVID-19 władze wielu państw wprowadziły liczne ograniczenia wolności obywatelskich, których skutki były dostrzegalne w sferze konsumpcji, handlu i logistyce. Respondenci potwierdzili, że zwiększyli liczbę zakupów elektronicznych, jednocześnie nie ograniczając zakupów stacjonarnych, oczywiście poza czasem lockdownu. Celem pacy było wskazanie wpływu pandemii COVID-19 na rozwój e-handlu w logistycznej obsłudze klienta.
Pre-slaughter factors that influence the occurrence of skin lesions in pigs - a cross-sectional study
Authors: Alves Rodrigues Melissa , Teiga-Teixeira Pedro , Esteves Alexandra , Coelho Ana , Teiga-Teixeira Eduardo , da Conceição Fontes Maria
Published: April 2024

Skin lesions are iceberg indicators of animal welfare. The study of the bruises in pig carcasses allows the inference of how and when a traumatic moment that resulted in the injury occurred, as well as its severity. A cross-sectional study to investigate the association between pre-slaughter factors and the type of skin lesions in cross-breed fattening domestic pigs was performed on 300 pigs slaughtered in a slaughterhouse in Northern Portugal. Data on the sex of the animals, animals? origin, transport time and lairage time were collected. Skin lesions were evaluated according to location (region) on the carcass, shape, size, number of lesions per region and lesion age (colour). Descriptive, univariate and logistic regression analyses were performed (considering p?0.01). A total of 468 injuries were recorded, distributed by different carcass regions. Most of these injuries occurred on the back (37.2%) and temporally close to slaughter (94.2%). Castrated males were more predisposed to present bruises probably related to fights between animals. Females and animals subjected to longer transport times were more likely to have skin lesion injuries resulting from poor handling. The study highlights the importance of regular monitoring of welfare indicators in a pre-slaughter context for more efficient surveillance of animal welfare.
The Interactive Effect of Personality Types and Learning Setting on Performance in Accounting Courses
Authors: Krawczyk Kathy A. , Buckless Frank A.
Published: April 2024

This paper examines whether students’ personality types influence their performance in two masters-level accounting courses: one traditional lecture setting (Financial Accounting) and one active learning setting (Accounting Research). Research has shown that accounting student performance is related to personality types (Nourayi and Cherry 1993; Lawrence and Taylor 2000). However, the accounting profession is pushing for active learning to emphasize the importance of communication and critical thinking skills (Pincus, Stout, Sorensen, Stocks, and Lawson 2017). Our study is the first to relate personality types to performance in learning settings in the accounting area. We also extend prior personality type research to examine masters-level accounting student performance. We find that Extrovert students outperformed Introvert students in the active learning setting and Sensing students outperformed Intuitive students in the traditional lecture setting. Combining personality types into four personality temperaments and four MBTI cognitive function groups also resulted in significant effects on student performance.

Data Availability: Data are available from the authors upon request.
Media Resources' Utilisation and Productivity of Lecturers’ in Public Polytechnics, South-west, Nigeria
Authors: Ayankola Ibrahim Ayandare , Busari Ismail
Published: April 2024

The study was carried out with a view to investigating the influence of the utilisation of media resources on the productivity of public polytechnic lecturers in South-west, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted while close-ended questionnaire was used for data collection. A total of 735 copies of questionnaire were administered to the lecturers, while 711 (96.7%) were returned and considered appropriate for data analysis. The data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings from the study revealed availability of media resources to the lecturers and that printed and non-print resources topped the list of resources available to the respondents. Also, the study established regular use of media resources by the lecturers. They made use of media resources on regular basis and majorly for the purposes of preparing lecture notes, research and publications, obtaining general knowledge, paper presentation and proposals. High level of productivity, likewise positive significant relationship between media resource utilisation and job productivity of the respondents were established. The study recommended that modern and relevant media resources be provided for the lecturers to improve academic productivity, and that the lecturers should put in more efforts in attending and participating in seminars, workshops and conferences by presenting more papers and writing more journal articles to enhance productivity level.
ChatGPT: Unleashing the Power of Conversational AI for Library Reference Services
Authors: Yang Sharon Q.
Published: April 2024

Purpose-Explore the impact of AI and ChatGPT on library information services; Design/methodology/approach-A sample of twenty-two reference questions are fed to ChatGPT and the answers are evaluated for quality and accuracy; Findings-ChatGPT are excellent in information retrieval in some areas, but it is not comparable to a reference librarian in others; Research limitations/implications-The findings may not be conclusive due to small sample size; Practical implications-Understand AI and ChatGPT and their behavior; Social implications -The knowledge from the study can assist librarians to adjust their services to better serve users; Originality/value-No research has been done in this area.
Causes of Suffering: Unravelling Suśruta and Sāṅkhya
Authors: Angermeier Vitus , Vukadin Anja
Published: April 2024

A passage on suffering (duḥkha) in the first section of the Suśruta­saṃhitā (SS), one of the foundational compendia of Āyurveda, elaborates on three kinds of suffering. The very same scheme also occurs in the commentarial literature of Sāṅkhya, one of the oldest and most important philosophical systems of South Asia. In the SS, however, this account leads a solitary life, never referred to in the whole work again, nor in other contemporary medical literature. This article will determine the actual position of this passage within the work and its relation to the Sāṅkhya parallels, and examine other approaches regarding the causation of suffering and disease in the SS. To this end, not only its representation in the vulgate edition of the SS, but also the version appearing in three early Nepalese manuscripts will be considered.
Pelaksanaan Pengangkatan Kepala Jorong Di Nagari Tanjuang Bonai Berdasarkan Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Tanah Datar Nomor 5 Tahun 2018 Tentang Pengangkatan Dan Pemberhentian Perangkat Nagari
Authors: Denanta Agel , Rudiadi Rudiadi .
Published: April 2024

Jorong merupakan penyebutan lain dari dusun yang berada di bawah wilayah administrasi Nagari, setiap Jorong dipimpin oleh seorang Kepala Jorong. Pengangkatan Kepala Jorong harus berdasarkan kepada Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Tanah Datar Nomor 5 Tahun 2018 tentang Pengangkatan dan Pemberhentian Perangkat Nagari. Namun, berdasarkan observasi penulis pengangkatan Kepala Jorong di Nagari Tanjuang Bonai tidak sesuai dengan peraturan yang berlaku. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan dan kendala pengangkatan Kepala Jorong di Nagari Tanjuang Bonai berdasarkan Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Tanah Datar Nomor 5 Tahun 2018. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian hukum sosiologis yang bersifat deskriptif. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah secara kualitatif, dalam menarik kesimpulan penulis akan menggunakan metode induktif.  yaitu menarik kesimpulan dari fakta yang ada yang telah diperoleh di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan pengangkatan Kepala Jorong di Nagari Tanjuang Bonai tidak berjalan sebagaimana mestinya yang terdapat didalam Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Tanah Datar Nomor 5 Tahun 2018 tentang Pengangkatan dan Pemberhentian Perangkat Nagari, seperti halnya persyaratan dan juga masa jabatan. Selain itu, masa jabatan telah diatur didalam Pasal 8 Peraturan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 18 Tahun 2018 tentang Lembaga Kemasyarakatan dan Lembaga Adat Desa menyebutkan bahwa Kepala Jorong dapat menjabat selama 5 (lima) tahun dan dapat menjabat paling banyak 2 (dua) kali masa jabatan, baik secara berturut-turut maupun tidak bertutur-turut
Mineralogical Characteristics of Greywackes at Lake Bosomtwe Area in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Authors: Osumanu Jamal , Brako Blestmond , Yalley Obed Kweku , Adams Ayisi Rasmus , Appiah David , Aminu Mu’awiya Baba
Published: April 2024

The mineralogical content and texture of greywackes in the Lake Bosomtwe area of Ghana’s Ashanti Region are examined in this petrographic study. The Graywackes are fine- to medium-grained, poorly sorted, firmly indurated sedimentary rocks. Quartz is the dominant framework component of the studied specimens, and it is both monocrystalline and polycrystalline. The average mineral compositions of the samples are quartz (53%), feldspar (16%), biotite (4%), opaque minerals (2%), and lithic fragments (1%) and classified as feldspathic wacke. The other predominant minerals include orthoclase and plagioclase feldspars. Other constituents include biotite, opaque minerals, and iron oxides. The characteristics of an advanced sedimentary environment with moderate mobility are evident in the rocks. The discoveries broaden our understanding of the Ashanti Region’s geology and have ramifications for resource development, environmental management, and geological study.
The incidence of head and neck cancer in interventional cardiologists
Authors: Pretorius Izak Stefanus , Ntutuka Ntuthuko Lona , Hattingh Paul , de Klerk Cornelia , Mongane Modisenyane
Published: April 2024

The occupational risk to interventional cardiologists related to using X-rays in the catheterisation laboratory (cath lab) includes a range of radiation-induced effects. The primary concern is the possibility of developing head and neck malignancies. A literature review of reports on developing head and neck malignancies among interventional cardiologists was conducted. Several individual cases of head and neck malignancies have been reported, predominantly on the left side. However, these studies do not have a sufficient sample size to generalise the results. Based on the available reports, it is concluded that head and neck malignancies are unlikely to constitute an occupational risk for interventional cardiologists. More research is required to establish whether head and neck malignancies are more prevalent among interventional cardiologists.
Morphological Evaluation of Pear cvs. Santa Maria, Williams, and Deveci Grafted onto Clonal and Seedling Rootstocks
Authors: Faızı Zaki Ahmad , Öztürk Ahmet
Published: April 2024

This research was conducted to determine the effects of quince clonal rootstocks [Quince BA29 (BA29) and Quince A (QA)], pear clonal rootstocks [FOX9, FOX11, OHxF333, OHxF87 and FAROLD40] and European pear seedling rootstocks on the morphological characteristics of 'Santa Maria', 'Williams', and 'Deveci' pear cultivars in Bafra (Samsun) ecological conditions in the research years of 2021 and 2022. Morphological characteristics, such as rootstock diameter (mm), trunk diameter (mm), trunk cross-sectional area (cm2), tree height (cm), crown dimensions (width, length, height and volume), leaf stalk length (cm), leaf stalk thickness (mm), leaf dimensions (width, length, area), annual shoot length (cm), node numbers and internode length (cm) were examined in the study. Results of the study revealed significant variation in the case of research years on most morphological attributes; generally, the values were higher in the research year 2022 than in 2021. It has been determined that the effect of rootstocks on all the morphological characteristics was significant except for leaf stalk thickness. The highest morphological values were obtained from OHxF333, FOX11, and FAROLD40 compared to the other rootstocks, and the lowest values were recorded in FOX9, OHxF87, and seedling rootstocks, respectively. Considering the cultivars' effect on the evaluated morphological traits, the highest leaf characteristics, and internode length in the annual shoots were acquired from the 'Santa Maria' cultivar, but all other attributes were higher in the 'Deveci' cultivar. The ' Williams ' cultivar recorded almost all the lowest morphological values. The highest trunk cross-sectional area was determined in the 'Deveci'/OHxF333 (38.63 cm2) and the lowest in the 'Williams'/FOX9 (4.95 cm2). The longest annual shoots were determined in the 'Deveci'/FOX11 (43.05 cm) and the shortest in the 'Williams'/Seedling (16.11 cm). The highest leaf area was observed from the 'Santa Maria'/BA29 (21.11 cm2) and 'Santa Maria'/FOX11 (20.95 cm2) combinations. According to the results of the research, it was determined that OHxF333 rootstock among the evaluated rootstocks performed morphologically better than the others. FOX9 and OHxF87 pear clone rootstocks showed very poor performance compared to other rootstocks.