bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Expressions and Forms of Exile in Vintilă Horia
Authors: Grigore Rodica
Published: November 2024

One of the most fascinating representatives of the Romanian exile, even though he is less famous when compared to his great contemporaries Mircea Eliade, Eugène Ionesco or E.M. Cioran, Vintilă Horia represents an interesting example of artistic capacity to empathize with the protagonists of his own work. All his great novels (The Knight of Resignation, A Tomb in the Sky or God Was Born in Exile) include the recurrent image of tragic exiles unexpectedly confronted with the harsh reality of uprooting and forced to come to terms with the new world they reach, sometimes after a challenging or dangerous journey. The Latin poet Ovid in God Was Born in Exile (Dieu est né en exil, 1960) is perhaps Horia’s most remarkable character, the protagonist’s exile to Tomis representing an expression of the author’s own painful exile after World War II, when he was forced to leave Romania for good. Ovid’s exile and then his journeys stand for a complex process of initiation, completed only when the poet also has the revelation of his future possible symbolic rebirth and foresees his way to spiritual redemption. [Article copies available for a fee from The Transformative Studies Institute. E-mail address: journal@transformativestudies.org Website: http://www.transformativestudies.org ©2024 by The Transformative Studies Institute. All rights reserved.]
The Revelations of Violence in the Novel Senselessness by Horacio Castellanos Moya
Authors: Torres Alexander
Published: November 2024

For decades up to the present, Central America has undergone violence in opposition to its self-determination, resulting in the death, disappearance, and displacement of countless people. In the case of Guatemala, what would be described as genocide was carried out against its Mayan population. Through an analysis of the novel Senselessness (2008) – originally published in Spanish in 2004 as Insensatez – by the Salvadoran writer born in Honduras, Horacio Castellanos Moya, I will try to elucidate both the ontological origin of this violence and what it reveals with respect to human nature and the effects (among which geographical and existential displacement stands out) it can have on its victims. To achieve this goal, I will use the ideas of Bolívar Echeverría, Sigmund Freud, and Georges Bataille, among others. [Article copies available for a fee from The Transformative Studies Institute. E-mail address: journal@transformativestudies.org Website: http://www.transformativestudies.org ©2024 by The Transformative Studies Institute. All rights reserved.]
Can digital financial inclusion promote the nighttime economy? - New evidence from Chinese counties’ nighttime lighting data and threshold model
Authors: Chen Lei , Du Tao , Wu Difan , Lai Chengrui
Published: November 2024

In the post-pandemic era, the relative weakness of the economy is reflected not only in the macro data but also in the nighttime economy. Based on the threshold model and unbalanced panel data of 1772 county-level administrative units in China from 2014 to 2020, this paper deeply explores the relationship between digital inclusive finance and night economy and draws the following conclusions. (1) When digital financial inclusion exceeds certain thresholds, its beneficial influence on promoting the nighttime economy increases from 8.13% to 26.59% and 87.71%. (2) Digital financial inclusion promotes the nighttime economy by increasing employment in the secondary industry and promoting technological innovation. However, digital financial inclusion hinders the nighttime economy by reducing entrepreneurial activity in the accommodation and catering sectors. (3) Coverage breadth first inhibits, then promotes, and inhibits the nighttime economy in different intervals; the effect of usage depth and digital level on the nighttime economy in intervals shows an increasing trend. (4) In the Yangtze River Economic Belt region, digital financial inclusion initially inhibits the nighttime economy but turns into promotion as it develops; after the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy in 2017, digital financial inclusion can more positively and significantly promote the nighttime economy.
Pioneering Museum Data Transformation: Unifying Legacy Systems and Enhancing Data Integrity
Authors: Spencer Marla , Vincent Sarah , Smith David , Buschbom Jutta , Collier Ben , Ellis Lucy , Grinberg Itan , Hsu Tzy-Ting , Hunn Brad , Humphries Josh , Sadka Mike , Tsai Elaine , Toth Kirstie , Woodburn Matt , Dupont Steen
Published: November 2024

In the digital era, museums confront the challenge of modernising legacy data systems to align with current standards. Part of the RECODE (Rethinking Collections Data Ecosystems) Programme (Dupont et al. 2022) examines the complex transition from disparate departmental object models to a unified system, reflecting the broader museum community's struggle with data standardisation. The case study centres on consolidating five distinct data models accumulated over two decades, each tailored to different departmental needs under various constraints. The data mapping process identifies and aligns similar fields across models, facilitating the integration of analogous data points and exposing redundancies and unique practices embedded over years. Major challenges include data complexity, diversity, and quality issues (cleaning, standardizing, and deduplicating), compounded by the massive scale of the data: currently, the Natural History Museum London (NHM) has 262,831,590 records across 8,175 fields, and a total volume of 12 TB of data, which define both the ongoing data modelling work and our future data migration.

A key innovation in our process is the immediate visibility of data issues that became apparent upon migrating to Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS serves as the staging environment for our transition to the new NHM Collections Management System (CMS) and offers an unprecedented platform for directly addressing these challenges. It enables us to query all our data—across all departments and fields—in just seconds. This capability provides a comprehensive view that was previously unattainable.

The core of this presentation is sharing "lessons learned" from navigating the intricacies of an ongoing CMS transition within a museum. The endeavor to untangle and unify diverse data models is a common challenge (IEEE Big Data Governance and Metadata Management Industry Connections Activity 2020,Wu et al. 2022, Wu et al. 2021,Little et al. 2022,Woodburn et al. 2022) highlighting the importance of community engagement and knowledge exchange. Our findings underscore the necessity of cross-departmental collaboration and the benefits of a data-driven data modelling approach.

By sharing our journey and the developed comprehensive object model (Collier and Woodburn 2022), we aim to contribute valuable insights to museums undergoing similar transformations. The RECODE Programme sheds light on the practical aspects of CMS modernisation through the analytics and knowledge derived from over two decades of collections data and data use.
Collectively Working towards Plant-Pollinator Interactions Data Interoperability and Reuse: Lessons Learned from the WorldFAIR Project
Authors: Drucker Debora , Salim José , Poelen Jorrit , Soares Filipi
Published: November 2024

The WorldFAIR project worked with eleven case studies to advance the implementation of the FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable; Wilkinson et al. 2016). The Case Study on Agricultural Biodiversity (Drucker et al. 2022) addressed the challenges of advancing interoperability and mobilizing plant-pollinator interaction data for reuse. In the first phase of the project we performed a landscape analysis and found that a significant amount of data on plant-pollinator interaction was available as supplementary files of research articles, in a range of formats such as PDFs, Excel® spreadsheets, and text files. The diversity of approaches and the lack of appropriate data vocabularies led to confusion, information loss, and the need for complex data interpretation and transformation.

In the second phase of the project, we performed six studies to adopt standards recommended in the first phase. Our approach for plant-pollinator data standardization was based on Darwin Core (Darwin Core Task Group 2009) and Ecological Data Language (EML, Jones et al. 2019), in conjunction with a data model and vocabulary proposed by the Brazilian Network of Plant-Pollinator Interactions (REBIPP). The studies underwent a process of “FAIRification” (i.e., transforming data into a format that adheres to the FAIR data principles) using the Global Biotic Interactions (GloBI, Poelen et al. 2014) platform. Two studies also explored the publishing model for Biotic Interactions as part of the GBIF New Data Model.

The standardization strategy was successful and increased the interoperability of plant-pollinator interaction data, resulting in a process that allows tracking the provenance of the data, as well as facilitates the reuse of datasets (Drucker et al. 2024). This effort led to the development of "FAIR best practices" and guidelines for sharing plant-pollinator interaction data, as well as a FAIR assessment tool designed to help researchers and institutions evaluate adherence to the FAIR principles (Drucker et al. 2024). A tutorial to standardize plant-pollinator datasets (Gonzalez-Vaquero et al. 2024) and a cookbook with guidelines and recommendations for publishing agriculture-related plant-pollinator data (Salim et al. 2024) were developed to help different actors standardize plant-pollinator interaction data in accordance with the FAIR principles.

Moving from diverse approaches and siloed initiatives to widely available FAIR plant-pollination interaction data for scientists and decision-makers will enable the development of integrative studies that enhance our understanding of species biology, behavior, ecology, phenology, and evolution.
Risk factors related to amputation in diabetic foot patients: single center outcomes
Authors: Kostov Gancho , Doykov Mladen , Hristov Bozhidar , Amaliev Georgi , Kraev Krasimir , Doykov Daniel , Tilkiyan Eduard , Dimov Lyuboslav , Dimov Rosen
Published: November 2024

Aim: This study aimed at identifying factors that worsen the prognosis of diabetic foot, one of the most common complications seen in patients with diabetes.

Materials and patients: The sample included 230 patients treated in the Department of Surgery at Kaspela University Hospital in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, between January 2016 and May 2022. Of them, 55.65% were men, and 44.35% were women. The age of the patients ranged from 18 to 77 years, with a mean age of 44.4±14.7 years.

Results: Diabetic foot patients of grade ≥4 were 1.8 times more likely to be amputated than the rest of the patients (AOR=1.6; 95% CI: 1.504, 4.683). The utilization of inappropriate antibiotics was associated with a 9.47-fold increased risk of amputation (p<0.001). Subsequently, type 2 DM was found to have a 3.63-fold higher risk (p=0.002), poor glycemic control posed a 3-fold increased risk (p<0.001), a body mass index (BMI) greater than 29.5 was linked to a 2.66-fold raised risk (p=0.011), neuropathy was associated with a 2-fold increased risk (p=0.017), and alcohol consumption was linked to a 1.96-fold higher risk (p=0.024).

Conclusion: Our results contribute to clinical practice by identifying risk factors that should be considered in the early monitoring and education of patients with diabetes who are at risk for developing diabetic foot. To minimize the risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers, it is critical to optimize antibiotic therapy and prioritize the advantages of adopting a healthy lifestyle, which includes making informed dietary choices, weight management for reducing hyperglycemia, and refraining from harmful behaviors such as alcohol consumption.
Investigating the types of eating behavior among shift workers in the machine-building industry
Authors: Todorova Margarita A. , Yaneva Antoniya H. , Bakova Desislava R. , Harizanova Stanislava N.
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Shift work has become the norm and an absolute necessity in various sectors of public life. Different production processes, technologies, and the nature of certain jobs lead to various health risks. Unhealthy eating behaviors remain common among shift workers across all economic sectors.

Aim: This study aims to compare the eating habits and dietary patterns of shift workers and fixed daytime workers in the Bulgarian machine-building industry, focusing on identifying differences that may influence health outcomes.

Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at three work sites of a machine-building enterprise in Bulgaria, involving 309 workers (149 shift workers and 160 fixed daytime workers). Data on eating habits were collected using a 54-item Food Frequency Questionnaire (54-FFQ) adapted for the local population. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the demographic and dietary data. Group comparisons between shift workers and fixed daytime workers were made using the Mann-Whitney U test for non-normally distributed continuous variables. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: The study found significant differences in eating habits between shift workers and fixed daytime workers. Shift workers were more likely to consume white bread (p=0.003), fast food (p=0.045), margarine (p=0.001), fried potatoes (p=0.041), and processed meats (p=0.021) than fixed-daytime workers were. In contrast, fixed-daytime workers had a higher consumption of fruits (p=0.034), vegetables (p=0.047), and alcoholic beverages like beer (p=0.008), wine, and spirits (p=0.005) than shift workers. These differences suggest that work schedules may significantly influence dietary choices and impact workers’ health outcomes.

Conclusion: Shift work disrupts the natural daily rhythm and leads to changes in eating behavior, such as irregular meals, skipping breakfast, and eating late in the evening and at night. Our study highlights how these behaviors are associated with the regular consumption of processed, energy-dense foods rich in carbohydrates and fats but low in fiber and essential nutrients. The eating habits observed in our research are a significant risk factor for developing cardiometabolic diseases.
Finite-time adaptive dynamic surface control for output feedback nonlinear systems with unmodeled dynamics and quantized input delays
Authors: Wu Changgui , Zhao Liang
Published: November 2024

We delved into a category of output feedback nonlinear systems that are distinguished by unmodeled dynamics, quantized input delays, and dynamic uncertainties. We introduce a novel finite-time adaptive dynamic surface control scheme developed through the construction of a first-order nonlinear filter. This approach integrates Young's inequality with neural network technologies. Then, to address unmodeled dynamics, the scheme incorporates a dynamic signal and utilizes Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural networks to approximate unknown smooth functions. Furthermore, an auxiliary function is devised to mitigate the impact of input quantization delays on the system's performance. The new controller design is both simple and effective, addressing the "hasingularity" problems typically associated with traditional finite-time controls. Theoretical analyses and simulation outcomes confirm the effectiveness of this approach, guaranteeing that all signals in the system are confined within a finite period.
Rat-Bite Fever due to the genus Streptobacillus
Authors: Fatahi-Bafghi Mehdi
Published: November 2024

Rat-bite fever (RBF) is a zoonotic infection and systemic febrile illness transmitted to humans by Rattus spp. contacts following a scratch, bite, or touching excrement, such as urine, feces, and oral secretions. Infection with members of the genus Streptobacillus is the most common cause of this infectious disease. In this review article, we updated the knowledge on the RBF caused by the genus Streptobacillus based on the isolation and identification methods, virulence factors, clinical signs, differential diagnoses, antibiogram, treatment, geographical distribution, and epidemiology. Moreover, the present paper's comprehensive analysis of over 200 infection cases attributed to this genus, spanning from 1915 to 2023, sheds light on its epidemiology and provides valuable insights for the future.
The diversity and morphology of the genus Luticola D.G.Mann (Bacillariophyta) from subaerial biofilms of caves in Serbia
Authors: Popović Slađana , Danijela Vidaković  , Zlatko Levkov  , Olga Jakovljević  , Nataša Nikolić  , Gordana Subakov Simić  , Jelena Krizmanić
Published: November 2024

Research of cave-dwelling diatoms is lacking. In these extreme environments, diatoms are restricted to illuminated zones, and are found at the entrance zone and in the lampenflora community. However, the number of identified species is constantly increasing, and new species are being discovered. The genus Luticola is one of the most widely studied genera worldwide and many representatives are characterized as aerophilous and are found in terrestrial habitats. For the first time, Luticola species identified from phototrophic subaerial biofilms of 10 caves in Serbia (cave entrances and lampenflora) based on detailed light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations were summarized and discussed. In total 11 representatives of the genus were identified at the species level, and morphological features of Luticola acidoclinata, L. angusta, L. frequentissima, L. dismutica, L. nivalis, L. triundulata, and L. quinquenodis were characterized in detail. For Luticola angusta, electron microscopy images are shown for the first time. Additionally, four new taxa (L. angusta, L. frequentissima, L. kopanjae, and L. poulickovae) were recorded for the diatom flora of Serbia. The study fills an important gap regarding the occurrence and characteristics of Luticola representatives in subaerial habitats.
Sediment load with metallurgical slag admixture under diverse morphological conditions along submerging karst stream
Authors: Lenart Jan , Chalupka Filip
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the clastic fluvial sediments of the Jedovnický submerging stream in the section between the Jedovnice village and Křtinský stream (Moravian Karst, Czechia). A total of 28 samples were collected to analyze clast composition, slag content, grain size, and roundness. The sediment primarily consists of allochthonous Lower Carboniferous material (greywackes, clayey shales) with varying amounts of metallurgical slag, occasionally mixed with autochthonous deposits such as rockfall accumulations and tailings from the excavation of connecting adits. The slag content fluctuates, peaking downstream of the erosive section of the Rudické propadání cave, near the Stará řeka passage connection. Grain size distribution is influenced by both surface and cave morphology, as well as hydraulic conditions. The alternation between erosive and depositional zones, along with the unique karstic and speleorelief features, plays a crucial role in clast mobilization. These features include ponors, erosive and paragenetic corridors, sumps, and rockfalls. Fine particle accumulations are particularly noticeable in front of sumps or dams. Throughout the studied section, the proportion of coarse particles (>10 mm and 5–10 mm) gradually decreases, while finer particle content increases toward the resurgence. The roundness of Carboniferous sediments remains relatively constant, although it is significantly influenced by the presence of well-rounded, weak and ductile slag clasts. Overall, both the slag content and the proportion of well-rounded and rounded clasts in the coarser fractions (>10 mm and 5–10 mm) show a decreasing trend toward the resurgence.
Animals as a Stereotyping and Characterising Element in Slovenian Name-Callings
Authors: Babič Saša
Published: November 2024

The article discusses deeply rooted linguistic comparisons as stereotypical images in the form of name-callings. A very common element of these comparisons are animals as living beings with their own characteristics, living in a common environment: A human characteristic is compared to a prescribed, but not necessarily intrinsic, characteristic of a particular animal. The characteristics ascribed to animals are socially stereotyped and disseminated as generalised images using a metaphorical language that form so-called collective symbols.
Les tribuns de la plèbe et la formation de la République romaine
Authors: Lanfranchi Thibaud
Published: November 2024

Le tribunat de la plèbe fut une des fonctions politiques les plus originales jamais créées. Concédés à la plèbe dès le début de la République romaine (494 avant J.-C.), les tribuns accompagnèrent tous les soubresauts politiques de ce régime et constituèrent, après sa chute, un élément important de la réflexion politique en Occident. Pour les débuts de leur histoire, les tribuns n’ont cependant pas fait l’objet d’un examen exhaustif depuis les travaux de G. Niccolini en 1934. À partir d’une étude prosopographique, ce livre souhaite ainsi réinterroger la place des tribuns de la plèbe, à Rome, aux deux premiers siècles de la République. Il se propose de montrer que les tribuns de la plèbe furent majoritairement d’origine non-romaine et que, contrairement aux idées reçues, ils n’étaient pas d’extraction modeste. Ce constat permet d’en faire les représentants d’authentiques gentes plébéiennes qui se servirent des pouvoirs tribunitiens pour résister à la politique du patriciat. Leurs plébiscites eurent de la sorte une influence fondatrice sur l’évolution institutionnelle et sociale de Rome aux Ve et IVe siècles avant J.-C. Par ailleurs, l’examen des reconstructions historiographiques antiques démontre l’équivocité de l’image des tribuns, qui combine à des stéréotypes négatifs une vision positive de leur action. La recomposition de ces constructions mémorielles polémiques dans toutes leurs dimensions illustre le rôle véritable des tribuns à l’aube de la République, tout en trahissant les tentatives de l’historiographie antique pour le masquer. À travers les tribuns, c’est la genèse de la République classique qui s’éclaire, ainsi que la conception qu’en avaient les contemporains.
The Impact of Insurance-Specific Risk on Firm Performance of Listed Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka
Authors: Sooriyaarachchi S. K. R. N. , Buddhika H. J. R.
Published: November 2024

Insurance-specific risk includes challenges and uncertainties specific to the operations and functioning of insurance companies. The study therefore investigates the effect of these insurance-specific risks on the profitability of listed insurance companies in Sri Lanka over 11 years (2012-2022) with a sample size of 27 firms. Three variables, such as reinsurance, technical provisions, and underwriting risks, have been used to measure insurance-specific risk as independent variables. The Return on Equity (ROE) and Re-turn on Assets (ROA) were used to measure firm performance as the dependent variable. The study is based on the Ex-Post Facto Research Design, which uses data already collected. The study used secondary data from their annual reports. The results of the fixed effect regression model showed that the technical provision risk and reinsurance risks had a negative and significant impact on ROE, while the underwriting risk had a negative and insignificant impact on ROE. The study concludes that the best model for the evaluation of Insurance firm performance is ROE rather than ROA. Due to the arguments, ROE and ROA are both considered performance indicators where ROA is not significant with variables. The study recommends that insurance companies in Sri Lanka should make sufficient provision for outstanding claims by conducting an adequate assessment of their liabilities and also taking into account experience to develop a comprehensive procedure for effectively monitoring and controlling their outstanding claims. Further, listed insurance companies in Sri Lanka will consider their reinsurance policies and risk retention ratios and listed insurance companies need to enhance their ability to cover most incurred claims by themselves.
Impact of Personal and Socio-Economic Factors on the Entrepreneurial Intention Among the Differently Abled Young Crowd with Special Reference to Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka
Authors: Thisera W. M. S. D. , Bandara A.
Published: November 2024

Intention for entrepreneurship has received considerable attention unquestionably, as it has a substantial positive personal, economic, and social impact in responding to unemployment in developing countries. Sri Lanka is a country that appreciates democracy; even though all related to the age limit of 15-29 years should be included in the employment rates without discrimination, the contribution of people with impairments has reached a significant minimum level in Sri Lanka. This study examines the impact of personal and socioeconomic factors on the entrepreneurial intention of the differently abled young crowd in Sri Lanka. The explanatory research method was used on 134 differentlyabled youngers from the Kurunegala district using the convenience sampling technique. The data was collected using a self-administrated questionnaire and analyzed using Pearson's correlation and multiple regression analysis to test the hypotheses. The results highlighted that self-efficacy, self-employment, the role of family support, entrepreneurial education, and skill development significantly positively impact entrepreneurial intention. The practical value of this research holds significance for scholars and governmental and non-governmental decision-makers, as it encourages entrepreneurial endeavors among differently abled youngers.
Effect of Organizational Cynicism on Job Performance: Evidence from the Rubber Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka
Authors: Kavindi I. A. D. , Kularathne H. M. R. D.
Published: November 2024

Human capital serves as a beacon of any organization in the 21st century. Organizational cynicism, a pervasive negative attitude towards one's workplace, has been recognized as a significant factor influencing employee behavior and outcomes. In the last two decades, the global market has embraced Sri Lanka’s Rubber industry for its value-added products. Since the Sri Lankan context is obsessed with an empirical in exploring the organizational cynicism in the Rubber manufacturing sector, this research aims to ex-amine the impact of organizational cynicism on the job performance of operational-level employees within the rubber manufacturing industry, focusing on Gampaha District. This study is deductive and quantitative, deploying a sample consisting of 170 operational level employees in the rubber manufacturing industry in the Gampaha District, selected through the stratified sampling technique. Data were collected using an online structured survey questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS (version 21). By deploying Pearson Correlation analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis, four hypotheses of the study were tested and three hypotheses were accepted. The thorough investigation of these hypotheses collectively confirms the detrimental influence of organizational cynicism on the job performance of operational-level employees in Sri Lankan Rubber manufacturing firms. Two facets of cynicism—cognitive, and behavioral—exerts a distinct yet interconnected role in mitigating job performance while the affective component was removed from the model. These revelations advocate for a paradigm shift in organizational strategies, urging managers to not only address the visible symptoms but also delve into the root causes of cynicism.
A conservative management approach for spinal tuberculosis causing cauda equine syndrome in pregnancy
Authors: Mahdoom B. W. M. A. , Karunasingha J. , Meegoda V. J. , Packianthan J. D.
Published: November 2024

Background:  Spinal tuberculosis in pregnancy leading to neurological sequelae is rare and a challenging condition to manage. The usual approach is to perform urgent decompression surgery, but patients with a more stable course of the disease may benefit from a conservative approach with anti-tuberculosis (ATT) therapy.Case presentation:  A pregnant mother in her second trimester presented with a history of chronic backache exacerbated by right-sided foot drop, L5 root sensory loss and intermittent urinary retention. MRI revealed L5 vertebral collapse with para-vertebral collection causing cauda equine compression at the L5-S1 level. High ESR, strongly positive tuberculin test, and the clinical and radiological findings were compatible with a diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis. Based on the multi-disciplinary team’s decision, a conservative management approach with ATT and supportive therapy was initiated with close observation. The patient showed a remarkable response to ATT with clinical and radiological improvement. She underwent an elective caesarean section at 37 weeks and delivered a healthy baby. On the fourth week postpartum, she underwent decompressive surgery with complete neurological recovery,Discussion and conclusion: Spinal TB in pregnancy causing neurological impairment is usually managed with urgent surgical interventions. This is one of the few reported cases where a conservative approach was undertaken, with close observation and a positive outcome.Therefore, it is important to carefully select patients needing surgical interventions and those who would benefit better from a conservative approach. High suspicion, early diagnosis, prompt treatment initiation and close monitoring are vital components in achieving the best outcome.
Successful pregnancy outcome following selective uterine artery embolization in a case of perforating gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
Authors: Chopra K. , Yadav R. , Kulshreshtha A.
Published: November 2024

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) includes a range of premalignant and malignant disorders of trophoblastic tissue. Invasive mole can present as a surgical emergency with rapidly progressive and highly vascular trophoblasts causing uterine perforation. Often hysterectomy is resorted to as a life-saving measure but in women desirous of future fertility, other options should be considered. We present the case of a nulliparous woman who presented with hemoperitoneum following perforating GTN. She was pale with stable vitals. Serum beta hCG at presentation was 98,156IU/L. Ultrasound pelvis revealed a highly vascular heterogenous hypoechoic mass of 5.8cm×5.5cm×6.5cm in the region of fundus and anterior myometrium showing significant internal and peripheral vascularity and displacing endometrium posteriorly. Ultrasound guided tap revealed hemoperitoneum. We decided for uterine artery embolization following clinical stabilization of the patient followed by chemotherapy. Figure 1 shows CT angiography done prior to uterine artery embolization. She conceived spontaneously two years later and was followed up closely in antenatal period. She was induced at 38 completed weeks due to oligohydramnios and decreased fetal movements and vaginally delivered a healthy baby with no postnatal complications. Fertility sparing procedures should be considered as a first possible option in selective cases. Multidisciplinary approach in high-risk cases is a key to optimal outcome.
Detached-Eddy Simulation of UH-60A Airloads Using an Immersed Boundary Method
Authors: Park Jack Heesung , Linton Daniel , Thornber Ben
Published: November 2024

The complete helicopter con guration of UH-60A Black Hawk in forward flight is numerically studied using an immersed boundary method and an actuator surface model. Detached-eddy simulation is conducted where the UH-60A fuselage is modeled by the immersed boundary method, while the main
and tail rotors are represented using the actuator surface model. The low-speed case (flight counter 8513) from the UH-60A Airloads Program by NASA and the U. S. Army is considered. This case poses challenges such as significant blade–vortex interaction and rotor–airframe interaction.
The validation of the test case is conducted for both the isolated main rotor and the full configuration, and the results are compared with flight-test measurements and computational data from the literature. Both the main rotor blade airload and fuselage drag data agree well with the reference
data. The surface pressure data over the centerline of the fuselage, horizontal stabilator, and vertical stabilizer are presented. Qualitative data demonstrate massive flow separation from subcomponents of the fuselage that are often not included in computational fluid dynamics simulations.
It also features significant main rotor–tail rotor interactions. The computational effort for three grid levels of each test case is provided.
28th SISET National Congress | Rome, 6-9 November 2024
Authors: SISET Società Italiana per lo Studio dell'Emostasi e Trombosi –
Published: November 2024

This abstract book contains the abstracts presented at the 28th National Congress of the Società Italiana per lo Studio dell'Emostasi e della Trombosi (SISET)
Optimizing ambulance nurse performance in southern Tuscany: insights from a Delphi study
Authors: Ramacciani Isemann Christian , Radi Francesco , Romei Elena Sofia , Righi Lorenzo
Published: November 2024

This study aims to enhance the performance of ambulance nurses in Southern Tuscany through a Delphi method analysis. Conducted from January to December 2022, the research engaged 16 expert participants from a Tuscan health agency. Data on 89 interventions performed by "India" ambulances, which are nurse-led emergency vehicles, were collected. The Delphi method facilitated structured communication among the experts over three rounds, resulting in consensus on nine key intervention proposals. These proposals span areas including staff training, measurement and data collection methods, technologies and materials, and work environments. Key recommendations include prioritizing high-fidelity simulation training, improving data collection for clinical risk, and standardizing equipment across all emergency units. The study highlights the importance of continuous professional development, technological integration, and supportive work environments to optimize the effectiveness of pre-hospital emergency care. These findings provide a practical roadmap for enhancing the competencies and performance of ambulance nurses, ultimately improving patient outcomes in emergency situations.
Clinical utility of echocardiography in internal medicine: a narrative review
Authors: Mumoli Nicola , Marengo Stefania
Published: November 2024

Echocardiography has emerged as an invaluable tool in internal medicine, providing real-time, non-invasive evaluation of cardiac structure and function. Its clinical utility spans a wide range of applications, including the diagnosis and management of heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and cardiomyopathies, as well as systemic conditions like sepsis and chronic kidney disease. The ability to perform bedside echocardiography has made it particularly useful in critical care settings, allowing for rapid assessment of cardiac function in hemodynamically unstable patients. Echocardiography also plays a key role in guiding therapeutic interventions, from fluid management to valvular repair and replacement procedures. Despite its many advantages, echocardiography is not without limitations. Image quality may be compromised in patients with obesity, lung disease, or prior thoracic surgery, necessitating alternative imaging modalities like cardiac magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography. Operator expertise is another critical factor influencing diagnostic accuracy, underscoring the importance of proper training. Recent advancements, including artificial intelligence integration and portable devices, are expected to further expand the role of echocardiography, making it more accessible in diverse clinical settings. This narrative review highlights the broad clinical utility of echocardiography in internal medicine, its challenges, and the future directions that promise to enhance its role in patient care.
Plural Elohim as anyame in Psalm 82 of The Asante Twi Bible: A colonial imposition
Authors: Owusu-Ansah Roland , Okyere Kojo , Nsiah Alice M.
Published: November 2024

Postcolonial theoretical examinations on the translation of the Bible in Africa have revealed the systematic process of domination and restructuring of the worldview of Africans. The colonial agenda that coloured the missiological thrust influenced the choice of words and concepts used to translate the Scriptures. By examining the word Elohim in Psalm 82, this article highlights how this development is realised in the translation of the Asante Twi Bible. For instance, in Psalm 82, the plural Elohim has been translated as anyame in the Asante Twi Bible, a translation that is not only inappropriate but alters the religious worldview of the Asante people. As a mission agenda, the term anyame was coined to redefine the religion of the Akan people as polytheism. This redefinition has had a profound and longstanding impact on the language and religious thinking of the people. At the least, this article recommends a constructive reading of Psalm 82 in the Asante Twi Bible in order to decolonise it from colonial impositions that sought to wrongly qualify the life and thought of the people. At the most, the article calls on African biblical scholars to pay more attention to the impact of colonialism in their interpretation of the Bible in order to draw attention to changes in structure of the indigenous language and thought patterns, and to look for creative ways to redeem traditions of the African people.Contribution: The study demonstrates the continuous need to decolonise the Bible in Africa in order to help recover some of Africa’s religio-cultural identity lost during the missionary drive.
Stability of Schur’s iterates and fast solution of the discrete integrable NLS
Authors: Bessonov Roman , Gubkin Pavel
Published: November 2024

We prove a sharp stability estimate for Schur iterates of contractive analytic functions in the open unit disk. We then apply this result in the setting of the inverse scattering approach and obtain a fast algorithm for solving the discrete integrable nonlinear Schrödinger equation (Ablowitz–Ladik equation) on the integer lattice,

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. We also give a self-contained introduction to the theory of the nonlinear Fourier transform from the perspective of Schur functions and orthogonal polynomials on the unit circle.
Anketno istraživanje utjecaja potencijalnih profesionalnih stresora na mentalno zdravlje doktora veterinarske medicine u Republici Hrvatskoj
Authors: Džaja Petar , Severin Krešimir , Gašpar Anđelko , Zemljak Ivan , Križek Ivan , Butković Ivan , Piplica Aneta , Palić Magdalena
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to provide insights into potential work-related stressors, career satisfaction levels and their potential impact on mental health among veterinarians in Croatia. A total of 389 veterinary doctors participated in this research. The survey response rate was 21.1%, signifying the involvement and input of a specific number of veterinarians in the Republic of Croatia in this study. The questions were designed and divided into categories to assess demographic information about the participants and their mental health, including inquiries about their psychosocial environment and individual well-being. The study was designed as cross-sectional study, utilising an online survey as the main tool for data collection. The survey was available from 14 March to 30 April 2023. The findings highlight the potential increased risks for veterinary professionals who experience certain stressors related to their work. Since this is the first study of its kind, it could enable a better understanding of the specific needs and challenges related to mental health in the veterinary profession in the Republic of Croatia.
Larval cyathostominosis in horses
Authors: Konstantinović Nika
Published: November 2024

Small strongyles are the most common parasites of horses, capable of surviving different climate conditions. Though the infection is usually asymptomatic, young horses are considered more prone to developing a parasitic syndrome called larval cyathostominosis. In most cases, gastrointestinal symptoms are most prevalent. Treatment is based on the use of fenbendazole and moxidectin. Diagnosis is difficult and serological methods are still under development. The main prevention methods include regular coprological testing, pasture rotation, co-grazing with ruminants, and regular removal of faeces from the pasture.
O DILEMA DOS CONTRATOS INTELIGENTES (SMART CONTRACTS) NO DIREITO BRASILEIRO ATUAL: UMA ANÁLISE DA PROPOSTA CONFORME OS DITAMES DO CÓDIGO CIVIL DE 2002
Authors: Leonardo Linhares Drumond Machado  , Danilo Ribeiro Messias  , Maria Fernanda Fiuza Ribeiro
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo a conceituação e análise dos contratosinteligentes no âmbito do Direito brasileiro, sob a ótica do Código Civil de 2002. Primordialmente, será apresentado a tecnologia por trás de tal modalidade contratual, o Blockchain, sendo essa posteriormente conceituada e exemplificada. Em seguida, será introduzida a interpretação da temática através da compreensão do que é proposto pelo Código Civil no que tange a manifestação de vontade e a organização e prática de se contratar, verificando-se, assim, a possibilidade de implementação do proposto no Brasil. Deste modo, vislumbrando-se a temática, a metodologia para análise deste contexto será a pesquisa bibliográfica. A razão teórica que motiva a presente escrita se justifica na necessidade de se buscar compreender a procedência e os limites da aplicação tecnológica no ramo jurídico, sendo o objetivo geral a compreensão da viabilidade dos contratos inteligentes no contexto jurídico brasileiro, e o específico a análise da aplicabilidade e urgência dos mencionados contratos na sociedade, sob a ótica do Código Civil de 2002 e da miscigenação entre este e aqueles, de forma a compreender a limitação da automação contratual no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro na atualidade, com o objetivo de se verificar a possibilidade de regulamentação no hodierno parâmetro contratual brasileiro.
LITIGÂNCIA PREDATÓRIA: A DUALIDADE ENTRE O ACESSO À JURISDIÇÃO E O ABUSO DO EXERCÍCIO DO DIREITO DE AÇÃO
Authors: Ana Lúcia Ribeiro Mól  , Maria Inês Gomes da Silva
Published: November 2024

A análise que ora se realiza gira em torno da litigância predatória como conduta processual vedada pelo sistema jurídico em vigor, tendo como pano de fundo a abordagem realizada pelo Tribunal de Justiça de Minas Gerais, no julgamento da Apelação Cível nº 1.0000.23.209642-0/001, ocorrido em 26 de setembro de 2023.Na mencionada demanda, questiona-se contrato de empréstimo consignado efetivado pela autora em face da instituição bancária ré, especialmente no que se refere à taxa de juros, pretendendo a requerente sua revisão, dada a alegação de existência de abusividade na cobrança correspondente.Na sentença, foi reconhecida a inépcia da petição inicial, em virtude da constatação de litigância de má fé e captação indevida de clientes, o que conduziu à extinção prematura da demanda, razão pela qual foi interposto, pela autora, recurso de apelação contra a decisão referida.O Tribunal de Justiça de Minas Gerais, no julgamento dessa via recursal, de ofício, suscitou preliminar de ausência de interesse de agir por configuração de litigância predatória, tendo em vista a constatação de que a autora propôs, na mesma data, sete ações embasadas nas mesmas circunstâncias fáticas e jurídicas, contra o mesmo réu, com alteração apenas dos números dos contratos e das taxas de juros. Em função disso, foi mantida a extinção do feito, porém com base no referido fundamento.A decisão proferida por este Tribunal traz à tona a discussão sobre o abuso do direito de ação e os meios que podem ser utilizados para coibir práticas dessa espécie, sem que se configure, em contraponto, violação ao princípio do acesso à jurisdição.
BIOGRAFIA ANTÔNIO GONÇALVES CHAVES JÚNIOR
Authors: Vitor Luís de Almeida
Published: November 2024

Antônio Gonçalves Chaves Júnior nasceu em Montes Claros/MG, em data de 16 de setembro de 1840, tendo falecido em 28 de novembro de 1911. Pertenceu a uma das mais importantes famílias que exercia funções na política mineira. Filho do antigo padre Antônio Gonçalves Chaves e de Celina Soares, foi casado com Francelina Chaves (para outros, Francelina Cândida Pereira Soares), com quem teve filhos: Francisca Gonçalves Chaves; Maria Gonçalves Chaves; Pedro Gonçalves Chaves; Violeta Gonçalves Chaves e Francelina Gonçalves Chaves. Sua filha Francisca Gonçalves Chaves, posteriormente, casou-se com Francisco Flores da Cunha, o qual exerceu os cargos de Prefeito, Deputado Estadual e Federal, e Senador. Desde a infância, Antônio Gonçalves Chaves Júnior já conviveu com as atividades políticas, tendo em vista que seu pai foi Vereador (1836) e Presidente da Câmara Municipal de Montes Claros (1840-1853), além de Deputado Provincial em Minas Gerais (1842 a 1843 e 1846 a 1850).
Pre-transplant Screening for MMP-9 in Allogeneic HSCT Candidates
Authors: Morrow McKenna , Piryani Nikita , Jerkins James , Conto John
Published: November 2024

Purpose: InflammaDry® (Quidel Eye Health, San Diego, California), an FDA-approved point-of-care commercial test, measures matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) levels in the tear film. MMP-9 is an inflammatory biomarker that is elevated in response to ocular surface stress, particularly observed in ocular graft-versus-host disease (oGVHD). The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of MMP-9 positivity and a score >4 on the OSDI-6 questionnaire in patients before allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).
Methods: A prospective, observational, cross-sectional single center pilot study was conducted among 23 patients (46 eyes) undergoing planned allogenic HSCT. InflammaDry® results, OSDI-6 questionnaire results, and development of oGVHD were collected. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and chi-square test were calculated.
Results: InflammaDry® demonstrated high sensitivity (1.0) but low specificity (0.1429) for oGVHD development. The PPV was 0.25, while the NPV was 1.0. No statistical significance was found between InflammaDry® result and development of oGVHD (p-value> 0.05).
Conclusion: InflammaDry® is not an effective tool for detecting the onset or predicting the risk of developing oGVHD. A significant percentage of patients exhibited ocular inflammation before allogeneic HSCT, suggesting that initiating prophylactic treatment could be valuable in reducing oGVHD development.
Open E-Bus Blueprint
Authors: Mulukutla Pawan , Pai Madhav , Bhat Rajit K , Bachu Prashant , Dubedi Avinash , Verma Pramod , Nair Sujith , Sinha Anirban
Published: November 2024

Buses form the backbone of public transportation in India, catering to 39.9 crore (399 million) passengers daily and accounting for over 90% of all public transport trips. As part of a broader goal to reduce transport emissions, India is looking to electrify up to 800,000 buses in the next seven years, including public, private and institutional fleet. Given the different dynamics of operating electric buses, a more connected and digital ecosystem can be a potential game changer in this transition.