bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Caribou vital sign annual report for the Arctic Network Inventory and Monitoring Program: September 2023?August 2024
Authors: Joly Kyle , Cameron Matthew , Cameron Matthew , Joly Kyle
Published: November 2024

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) are an integral part of the ecological and cultural fabric of northwest Alaska. Western Arctic Herd (WAH) caribou roam this entire region, including all 5 Arctic Network (ARCN) Inventory and Monitoring Program?s National Park units. Conservation of healthy caribou populations is specifically mentioned within the enabling legislation (Alaska National Interested Lands Conservation Act) for 3 of these units and is of importance to subsistence hunters. Caribou are, by far, the most abundant large mammal in northwest Alaska and are famous for their long-distance migrations and large population oscillations. For these reasons, ARCN chose WAH caribou as a Vital Sign for long-term monitoring.
We document monitoring results of this Vital Sign during its 15th year (September 2023?August 2024). Results from the previous years are also included for ease of comparison. Periodic syntheses of these data will be performed and reported on. National Park Service (NPS) monitoring of the WAH is done in conjunction and cooperation with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG). This report includes data funded by the ADFG dating back to September 2013. This year was chosen because it is when the ADFG started deploying a substantial number of Global Positioning System (GPS) collars on an 8-hour relocation schedule.
Monitoring of the herd relies heavily on the use of GPS collars capable of transmitting location data to a satellite. Given the extremely remote area that the WAH inhabits, this system provides the most efficient and accurate means to track individual caribou. These data are utilized to monitor the timing and location of migrations, as well as seasonal distributions of WAH caribou. Monitoring movement and its phenology is perhaps the simplest means to track the influences of climate change, natural perturbations, development, and other potential impacts?which is outside the scope of this report.
This report also documents the NPS commitment and involvement with the WAH Working Group. The group is composed of important stakeholders including representatives for rural villages, sport hunters, conservationists, hunting guides, hunting transporters, and reindeer herders. In addition, all the agencies charged with managing the WAH, including the ADFG, NPS, US Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management, serve as advisors to the group. Information gathered by the Caribou Vital Sign monitoring program is intended to supplement and complement existing data streams gathered by the other cooperating agencies and will be important in future management decisions.
Computation Models for Tsunami Wave Propagation using Extended Cellular Automata
Authors: Mohamed E. Syed , Selvan M. Chithirai Pon
Published: November 2024

Using traditional models to simulate the propagation of large-scale tsunami waves leads to low accuracy and low efficiency. To ensure higher timing accuracy of tsunami wave spread, built an enhanced model that connects cellular automata with an existing model of tsunami waves. To determine the ideal time step value, our approach considers how time steps affect simulation accuracy. The spread of tsunami waves using a two-dimensional cellular automata model was used to test the model. Extending cellular automata (CA) models for tsunami wave propagation involves incorporating additional complexity and realism to better simulate the dynamics of these natural phenomena. The findings indicate that 1/4 of the time required for all of the cellular material to be traversed is the ideal time step for the tsunami wave spread global cellular automata simulation program. With a mean accuracy of 86.78% and a mean Kappa coefficient of 0.6443, this model demonstrated strong temporal and spatial consistency when compared to historical tsunami wave data from NOAA. Combining the Kappa coefficient with extended cellular automata (ECA) can be beneficial in various applications, particularly those involving classification tasks or spatial modeling. The earliest arrival tsunami wave spread can be predicted and simulated using this approach.
Validation of prognostic scores for predicting acute liver failure and in-hospital death in patients with dengue-induced severe hepatitis
Authors: Teerasarntipan Tongluk , Thanapirom Kessarin , Chaiteerakij Roongruedee , Komolmit Piyawat , Treeprasertsuk Sombat
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Acute liver failure (ALF) in dengue is rare but fatal. Early identification of patients who are at risk of ALF is the key strategy to improve survival.

AIM

To validate prognostic scores for predicting ALF and in-hospital mortality in dengue-induced severe hepatitis (DISH).

METHODS

We retrospectively reviewed 2532 dengue patients over a period of 16 years (2007-2022). Patients with DISH, defined as transaminases > 10 times the normal reference level and DISH with subsequent ALF, were included. Univariate regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with outcomes. Youden’s index in conjunction with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to determine optimal cut-off values for prognostic scores in predicting ALF and in-hospital death. Area under the ROC (AUROC) curve values were compared using paired data nonparametric ROC curve estimation.

RESULTS

Of 193 DISH patients, 20 developed ALF (0.79%), with a mortality rate of 60.0%. International normalized ratio, bilirubin, albumin, and creatinine were independent predictors associated with ALF and death. Prognostic scores showed excellent performance: Model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score ≥ 15 predicted ALF (AUROC 0.917, sensitivity 90.0%, specificity 88.4%) and ≥ 18 predicted death (AUROC 0.823, sensitivity 86.9%, specificity 89.1%); easy albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score ≥ -30 predicted ALF and death (ALF: AUROC 0.835, sensitivity80.0%, specificity 72.2%; death: AUROC 0.808, sensitivity 76.9%, specificity 69.3%); ALBI score ≥ -2 predicted ALF and death (ALF: AUROC 0.806, sensitivity 80.0%, specificity 77.4%; death: AUROC 0.799, sensitivity 76.9%, specificity 74.3%). Platelet-ALBI score also showed good performance in predicting ALF and death (AUROC = 0.786 and 0.699, respectively). MELD and EZ-ALBI scores had similar performance in predicting ALF (Z = 1.688, P = 0.091) and death (Z = 0.322, P = 0.747).

CONCLUSION

MELD score is the best predictor of ALF and death in DISH patients. EZ-ALBI score, a simpler yet effective score, shows promise as an alternative prognostic tool in dengue patients.
Leadership Practices and Competitiveness of Private Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Mugambi David , Kinyariro Dr. Dickson , Sambuo Dr. Damian
Published: November 2024

The study examined the influence of leadership practices on the competitiveness of private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The research was driven by increasing competition in the higher education sector, which requires effective leadership strategies to improve institutional competitiveness. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from key administrative leaders at 19 private universities, including deans and associate vice chancellors. The results of the analysis show a strong positive relationship between leadership practices and university competitiveness with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.704. Leadership practices characterized by strict supervision, clear leadership and structured reward systems have been found to have a significant impact on the competitiveness of institutions. The regression analysis also shows that 56.1% of the differences in competitiveness can be explained by leadership practices, highlighting the critical role of effective leadership. The study recommends that private universities invest in leadership development programs to foster a participatory and innovative management environment, essential to maintaining competitiveness in the evolving education landscape
The Influence of Motivation, Spiritual Intelligence, And Competency on Middle School Teacher Performance with Job Satisfaction as A Variable Mediation in Pidie Jaya District
Authors: Vebrina Shahnaz , Mahdani  , Ilhamsyah Putra Teuku Roli
Published: November 2024

This research aims to test the Motivation, Spiritual Intelligence, and Competence impact on Middle School Teacher Performance, with Job Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable. In this research, the intended population was all junior high school teachers in Pidie Jaya Regency, totaling 821 teachers. The number of samples was 204 teachers. Data analysis in this research uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method. The result shows that Motivation, Spiritual Intelligence, and Competency significantly affect job satisfaction; Spiritual Intelligence, competency, and job satisfaction significantly affect teacher performance, but motivation does not affect teacher performance; Job satisfaction fully mediates the Motivation impact on Teacher Performance; Job Satisfaction partially mediates the Spiritual Intelligence impact on Teacher Performance; and Job Satisfaction partially mediates the Competency impact on Teacher Performance. These results explain that the teacher performance improvement model is a function of increasing motivation, Spiritual Intelligence, competency, and job satisfaction.
Exploring Speech Acts in The Editorials of the Punch and the Blueprint Nigerian Newspapers
Authors: Odonmo Erioluwa George , Agbeleoba Samuel Oyeyemi , Bamisaye Toyin
Published: November 2024

The study looks at how specific words in the Nigerian Newspapers Punch and Blueprint manifest their intended functions. The goals of speakers' remarks and the actions they use them to accomplish are ascertained through speech act analysis. Thus, the study looks at the predominant speech actions that editors utilize while writing editorials and how they interpret the statements. The information was obtained from editorials in the Punch and Blueprint newspapers. The statements collected are the topic sentences of the first five paragraphs in each of the editorials. The data are analyzed using Speech Act Theory of Searle (1969) to reveal the preponderant acts performed by the editors in writing the editorials for meaning-making, with particular reference to illocutionary act classifications which are representatives, directives, commissives, expressive and declaratives. The findings reveal that there are 6 representative acts constituting 60%. The dominance of representative act shows that the major functions of the news editors is to inform the readers. Equally evident, the editors skillfully employed two directive acts—20% of the total—to construct meaning in the editorials by requesting that Nigerian leaders fulfill specific obligations. Additionally, the editors employed two expressive acts—20% of the total—to convey their opinions regarding the issues raised by the data. However, it is equally revealed that both commissive and declarative acts are not used in the data elicited. There is no declarative act in the data collected because declarative act is only used to present verdicts made on certain issues. The insignificant use of commissive acts shows that editors do not rely on commissive acts in writing editorials. The study, therefore, contributes to the increasing works in the field of pragmatics by revealing the peculiarity and usage of speech act theory in analyzing the editorials in the selected Nigerian newspapers.
Outcomes after photodynamic therapy of basalcell carcinoma on the eyelid skin with intravenous administration of photosensitizer chloride E6
Authors: Yaroslavtseva-Isaeva E. V. , Kapinus V. N. , Popovkina O. E. , Spichenkova I. S.
Published: November 2024

Purpose. To evaluate immediate and long-term outcomes after photodynamic therapy (PDT) of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on the eyelid with intravenous administration of photosensitizer (PS) chlorine E6.Materials and methods. PDT was performed in 261 patients with a verified diagnosis of BCC of the eyelid cT1-3N0MO, stage I–II, aged 38 to 87 (average 68.7 ± 15.6). PS chlorin E6 (Photolon, Photoditazin, Radachlorin) was used intravenously at dosage 1.0–1.5mg/kg; 1–2 courses. Light dosage ranged from 100 to 300 J/cm2, depending on the neoplasm clinical form and the data of fluorescence diagnostics.Results. Complete regression after the first PDT course of eyelid BCC cT1-3N0M0 with intravenous administration of PS chlorin E6 was obtained in 90.4 % of cases; after 2 courses - in 96.2 % of cases. During the follow-up period from 5 to 15 years, relapses were diagnosed in 7.6 % of cases. The number of relapses depended on the process stage. In neoplasms corresponding to the symbol cT1a, the number of relapses was 1.4 %, cT1 b – 5.0 %, cT1 c– 8.3 %, cT2 a – 2.5 %, cT2 b – 5.0 %, cT2 c – 9 %, cT3 a – 5.8 %, cT3 b – 43.8 %, cT3 c – 46.7 %. Good and excellent cosmetic results were seen too.Conclusion. PDT of eyelid BCC of stage I–II with intravenous administration of PS chlorine E6 is an effective and low-risk method for anatomical and functional disorders. It can be an alternativetechnique to surgical treatment. The discussed way of treatment should be personalized and provided in specialized medical settings.
Modern concepts on the mechanisms of endovasal laser coagulation in varicose vein disease
Authors: Belyaev A. N. , Kostin S. V.
Published: November 2024

Mechanisms of endovasal laser coagulation (EVLC) applied in varicose vein disease are not fully understood.Purpose. To analyze currently applied EVLC mechanisms so as to prevent hemorrhagic complications and paresthesia caused by these mechanisms.Methods. This review analyses modern theories on EVLC mechanisms when applied in varicose vein disease in the lower extremities.Results. Published experimental and clinical trials, including histological ones, have shown that the degree of vein damage during EVLC session depends on many factors, such as wavelength, intensity, and optical fiber speed. Damage to veins during EVLC procedure depends on various factors, such as direct contact of the vein wall with an optical fiber tip, carbonization of blood elements leading to the increased intravenous blood temperature and to the formation of gas bubbles as well as heat convection on the vein wall through the blood.Conclusion. Destruction of the vein wall during EVLC procedure is the result of a synergistic effect of various damaging factors. Currently, 2-μm laser irradiation is being implemented into clinical practice. This technique provides better vein coagulation under less power values which promotes less postoperative complications.
A Sociologia da Educação de Pierre Bourdieu, a Internet e o papel das fake news no processo de alienação
Authors: Nazareno Glênio Gomes , Reisdörfer Grasiele
Published: November 2024

Introdução: o artigo aborda como as teorias de Pierre Bourdieu, especialmente o conceito de capital cultural, são aplicadas no contexto da Internet e das notícias falsas, destacando seu papel no processo de alienação educacional. A pesquisa examina como o ambiente digital amplifica as desigualdades educacionais, favorecendo aqueles com maior capital cultural e prejudicando grupos marginalizados. Objetivo: explorar o impacto das fake news no campo educacional e como elas dificultam o desenvolvimento de uma postura crítica. Metodologia: o estudo utiliza uma revisão de literatura qualitativa, analisando obras relacionadas à sociologia da educação e à inclusão digital. Embasando-se, além dos conceitos de Bordieu (1979), em Sullivan (2002) Nogueira & Nogueira (2002), Valle (2013), Charlot (2000), Freire (1970), dentre outros autores relevantes na temática. Resultados: as fakes news reforçam as desigualdades educacionais, afetando desproporcionalmente os estudantes com menos acesso ao capital digital. O artigo evidencia que as habilidades críticas, o capital cultural e o habitus, os quais podem ter seus conceitos ampliados em razão da tecnologia atual, tornam-se elementos relevantes para entender as discrepâncias no âmbito da educação.  Conclusão: a inclusão digital e a alfabetização midiática são essenciais para mitigar os efeitos da desinformação, promovendo uma educação mais crítica e inclusiva.
Os Riscos do uso Indiscriminado de Fitoterápicos à Saúde do Indivíduo
Authors: Santos Andressa Cardoso dos , Moreira Yasmin Cabral
Published: November 2024

Introdução: A cultura do uso de fitoterápicos no Brasil é profundamente enraizada, especialmente em comunidades que mantêm práticas tradicionais de medicina popular. Apesar de vários estudos sobre a eficácia e toxicidade de certas plantas, há uma lacuna significativa na literatura científica quanto ao modo como essas substâncias estão sendo utilizadas pela população, em especial sem orientação profissional.  Objetivo: Descrever os riscos do uso indiscriminado de fitoterápicos à saúde do indivíduo.  Método: Os dados foram coletados aos pares, em consulta ao Portal da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) nas bases de dados Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (ScIELO) e Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE). Resultados: O uso excessivo e rotineiro sem a supervisão adequada, pode levar a interação medicamentosa e interferência na eficácia do medicamento em uso, além de efeitos indesejados na gestação, hepatotoxicidade, nefrotoxicidade e risco de teratogenicidade. Conclusões: Através do desenvolvimento desse estudo, ficou evidênciado através da literatura que o uso de fitoterápicos no brasil é tido como cultural, no entanto, essa ultilização pode gerar consequências como a interação medicamentosa entre medicamentos alopáticos e fitoterápicos, alteração na eficácia de medicamentos de uso contínuo, lesão hepática, efeitos indesejados na gestação, hepatotoxicidade, nefrotoxicidade, risco de teratogenicidade, hipotensão, oscilação na pressão arterial, interação medicamentosa com antihipertensivos, risco elevado de disseminação de infecção por vírus, bactérias e fungos contaminantes.
Curriculum Digitalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: An Assessment of the Prospects and Challenges of South African Education
Authors: Marumo Phemelo Olifile , Motswaledi Thabang Richard , Amoge Ikedinma Hope
Published: November 2024

The shift from traditional paper-based teaching to digital methods has sparked discussions about reshaping and enhancing the curriculum. There has been ongoing debate among scholars about the preparedness of South Africa’s education system for digital teaching and the implications of the fourth industrial revolution. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the significance of a digital society, highlighting the need for transformation within the education system. The fourth industrial revolution has prioritized technological advancement and digitization across various sectors, emphasizing the importance of initiating these changes at the educational level, thus calling for a review of the curriculum. Thus, this study aims to explore the potential prospects and challenges facing South Africa’s education system in the context of digitizing the curriculum and coping with the fourth industrial revolution. It used a qualitative research method, analyzing accredited journal articles, reports, and books to gain insights into the subject matter. The findings of the study suggest that challenges such as inadequate funding, unpreparedness of the sector, and lack of technological development in the education sector are hindering the progress of digital curriculum development, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study therefore concludes that the education sector has overlooked the significance of the fourth industrial revolution, which became evident during the pandemic. Henceforth, the study recommends that to effectively implement curriculum digitization, the industry needs to embrace technological advancements in line with the fourth industrial revolution. In addition, technological development in the education sector be prioritized, making curriculum digitization easier to implement for both learners and educators, especially in the face of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: Curriculum Digitalization, COVID-19, The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Prospects, Challenges of the South African Education System.
New vouchered and taxonomically verified records of cave-dwelling populations of catfishes of the genus Rhamdia (Siluriformes, Heptapteridae) from Costa Rica
Authors: Arroyave Jairo , Angulo Arturo , Hernández-Ávila Sonia Gabriela , Buenavad-González Martín Alonso , Rojas-Rodríguez Pablo , Deleva Stanimira , Ulloa Andrés , Picq Sophie , McMahan Caleb D.
Published: November 2024

Dedicated ichthyological surveys in two karstic caves in Costa Rica resulted in the discovery of hypogean populations from three epigean species of catfishes of the genus Rhamdia. The taxonomic identity of these populations was initially determined based on morphological traits and subsequently corroborated with comparative DNA sequence data in a phylogenetic framework. Individuals from all hypogean populations documented herein exhibit only partial troglomorphism, characterized by only moderate (vs. complete) integumentary depigmentation without extreme eye reduction/loss. A similar pattern of incomplete troglomorphism at the individual level has been observed in other cave-dwelling species/populations of Middle American Rhamdia, and tentatively attributed to gene flow with and/or incipient speciation from epigean lineages. Since most hypogean forms of Rhamdia derive from/are part of a larger clade of primarily R. laticauda, our discovery of cave-dwelling populations assignable to R. nicaraguensis and R. guatemalensis is noteworthy, particularly in the case of the former, which represents the first taxonomically verified record of a cave-dwelling population of this epigean species. Among our findings is the remarkable discovery of hypogean populations from two different species of Rhamdia (R. laticauda and R. nicaraguensis) inhabiting the same cave (Gabinarraca). This finding is particularly significant because it represents the first time that cave-dwelling populations from different species of Rhamdia are reported to be living in syntopy. Continued discovery of cave-dwelling populations during targeted ichthyological surveys reinforces the notion that our understanding of the diversity of hypogean Rhamdia is incomplete and that sustained exploration and taxonomically sound documentation work are paramount to advancing knowledge about the diversity and evolution of these group of Neotropical catfishes.
Dire et non-dit du rêve. Le Libro dei sogni de Federico Fellini
Authors: Gaillard Christian
Published: November 2024

Fellini a écrit et dessiné on peint ses rêves pendant près de trente ans, dont tes quatre années de son analyse jungienne. Il en a fait lui-même un livre. La publication toute récente de ce livre est un événement. Cet article s’attache à observer, à discerner et à comprendre ce qui sejoue au fil de ses rêves tels qu’il les a transcrits. Est-ce pour ce cinéaste une aide à la création ? l’expression des avancées et des limites de son analyse ? l’essai et l’épreuve ou les épreuves d’une réalisation de soi ?
Non-Blast Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Presenting as Bilateral Infiltration of the Optic Nerve
Authors: Rahman Effie Z. , Ellis Matthew , Pardee Timothy , Shah Rajiv
Published: November 2024

A 27-year-old woman presented with bilateral blurry vision for 2 weeks. She had a presumed diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension given her bilateral disc edema; however, bilateral disc and retinal infiltration was noted on ophthalmoscopy. This report presents a rare case of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in the non-blast phase presenting as bilateral optic disc infiltration, indicating central nervous system involvement at the time of diagnosis. The patient had no other clinical symptoms at the time of diagnosis and was promptly treated with orbital radiation and a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, resulting in 20/20 vision in both eyes.

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Crocodile Skin Retinal Appearance: Miliary Distribution of Bilateral Idiopathic Multifocal Retinal Pigment Epithelial Detachments
Authors: Chatzirallis Alexandros , Kalogeropoulos Dimitrios , Shawkat Fatima , Roszkowska Anna M. , Frisina Rino , De Salvo Gabriella
Published: November 2024

This report presents cases of an unusual appearance of bilateral idiopathic multifocal retinal pigment epithelial detachments (PEDs) in three patients, using multimodal imaging. Three patients with multiple PEDs, initially diagnosed as drusen, were referred for evaluation. They underwent comprehensive ophthalmic examination and multimodal imaging. All patients had a best-corrected visual acuity of 6/6 in both eyes. Fundoscopy revealed multiple idiopathic PEDs in a miliary distribution, resembling crocodile skin. Systemic workup excluded associated diseases, though one patient was pregnant. The pathogenesis and progression are poorly understood, but prognosis is favorable without intervention unless complications arise.

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ONS-5010 (bevacizumab-vikg) Safety and Efficacy in Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration
Authors: Rahhal Firas M. , Hu Allen , Humayun Mark , George Meena S. , Javid Cameron , Brown Jeremiah , Pitcher John D. , Dagnon Terry , Kissner Jennifer
Published: November 2024

Background and Objective

This was a prospective multicenter, randomized, double-masked, active-controlled study, the aim of which was to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal ONS-5010 (bevacizumab-vikg) in eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). This was a phase III trial on ONS-5010 (NORSE TWO).

Materials and Methods

Treatment-naïve nAMD patients aged 50 years and older with a best-corrected distance visual acuity (BCVA) of 25 to 67 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters and evidence of disease activity were included. Subjects randomized to ONS-5010 received monthly intravitreal doses of 1.25 mg of ONS-5010, bevacizumab-vikg (Outlook Therapeutics) for 12 months. Subjects randomized to ranibizumab received 0.50 mg of ranibizumab on days 0, 30, 60, 150, and 240 based on the PIER study dosing regimen.

Results

The primary end point was the proportion of subjects who gained ≥ 15 letters from baseline in BCVA at 11 months, and evaluating the safety and tolerability of intravitreal injections of ONS-5010 administered monthly from baseline to 12 months. One hundred thirteen subjects were included in the ONS-5010 group and 115 subjects were included in the ranibizumab group. Respectively, 41.7% and 23.1% of patients gained ≥ 15 letters (3 lines) of visual acuity, with a risk difference of 0.1859 [95% CI = 0.0442, 0.3086];
P
= 0.0052. The change in BCVA from baseline to 11 months was found to be 11.2 ± 12.19 and 5.8 ± 14.80 ETDRS letters, respectively. The number of subjects gaining ≥ 5 and ≥ 10 letters and subjects losing < 15 letters was significantly higher in the ONS-5010 group. Similarly, subjects with a Snellen visual acuity equivalent of 20/200 (35 ETDRS letters) or worse at 11 months were significantly fewer in the ONS-5010 group. Only one subject in the ONS-5010 group had a study-related serious ocular adverse event (SAE), namely, elevated intraocular pressure. The most common adverse event in the ONS-5010 group was conjunctival hemorrhage (8.8%), and reduced visual acuity in the ranibizumab group (12.2%).

Conclusions

In the prescribed treatment plan, ONS-5010 exhibited strong effectiveness in improving or stabilizing visual acuity and was also well tolerated. Bevacizumab and ranibizumab displayed a comparable safety profile.

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Subthreshold Micropulse Laser for Eyes: With Center Involving Diabetic Macular Edema With Good Visual Acuity: The PULSE Study, a Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Feldman Samuel , Basra Jesse , Lawani Anjola , Ren Yunyi , Wilson Machelle , Moshiri Ala , Park Susanna S. , Yiu Glenn
Published: November 2024

Background and Objective

To determine if subthreshold micropulse laser (SML) therapy can prevent or delay vision loss in diabetic macular edema (DME) with good visual acuity (VA).

Patients and Methods

Prospective, single-masked, sham-controlled trial in 27 eyes of 19 adult patients with treatment-naïve, center-involved DME, and VA of 20/25 or better. Measures included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), low-luminance visual acuity (LLVA), contrast sensitivity (CS), average threshold on microperimetry, and central subfield thickness (CST). The primary outcome measure was median time to vision loss of 10 letters at any visit or 5 to 9 letters at two consecutive visits ≤ 28 days apart.

Results

Eight eyes met vision loss criteria during the 2-year study, with similar proportions for SML (
n
= 5) and sham (
n
= 3). Median time to vision loss was 5 months for both groups. At 6 months, there were no statistical differences in BCVA, LLVA, CS, microperimetry threshold, and CST between SML and sham arms (
P
> 0.05 in all measures).

Conclusion

In eyes with center-involved DME and good VA, SML did not prevent or delay the vision loss threshold for initiating anti-VEGF therapy. However, these results may be affected by a high rate of early participant dropout from the study.

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Picos tonales y duración en el prenúcleo del español cubano
Authors: Jorge Trujillo Carolina
Published: November 2024

El análisis del pico máximo inicial en español ha permitido observar cómo esta cumbre tonal puede aparecer alineada con la primera sílaba tónica o desplazada a la postónica. Nos proponemos ahora comprobar si estas variaciones de frecuencia fundamental (f0) se relacionan con la duración vocálica. Esta investigación se ha centrado en el español cubano, con un corpus de laboratorio emitido por mujeres y hombres en las modalidades declarativa e interrogativa. A partir de umbrales psicoacústicos de f0 y duración, hemos realizado un estudio acústico y el posterior etiquetaje de ambos parámetros. Los resultados muestran la influencia de determinadas variables lingüísticas y extralingüísticas sin apuntar a una tendencia definida que relacione frecuencia y duración de manera específica.
L’État sans frontières
Authors: Lacroix Thomas
Published: November 2024

Accords de double nationalité, externalisation des contrôles aux frontières, multiplication des ministères publics en charge des diasporas… Les États développent un nombre croissant d’instruments pour intervenir au-delà de leurs frontières. Comment les politiques ciblant les flux migratoires transforment-elles l’État ? Le présent ouvrage renouvelle un débat sur le transnationalisme qui, depuis plus de trente ans, anime les études migratoires. Thomas Lacroix explore la relation étroite entre « État transnational », c’est-à-dire l’ensemble des politiques et administrations d’un État destinées à réguler les flux transnationaux, et « société transnationale », soit l’écheveau des institutions sociales permettant de maintenir des liens, des pratiques et des relations par-delà les frontières. L’auteur propose ainsi la première théorie globale de l’État transnational en lien avec une théorie sociale de la société transnationale. S’appuyant sur plus de vingt ans de recherches sur des terrains variés – dans les pays du Nord comme du Sud, dans des espaces de départ, de transit ou de destination –, ce livre fournit aux spécialistes et étudiants une boîte à outils conceptuelle permettant d’appréhender aussi bien les pratiques des migrants que les politiques d’État.
La Chine en scène
Authors: Soulier Eliette
Published: November 2024

La circulation des savoirs n’est pas seulement l’affaire des savants et des ouvrages scientifiques. La littérature de fiction a également joué un rôle important dans la dissémination des savoirs sur la Chine en Europe. En Espagne, à l’époque moderne, le théâtre a permis de rendre accessibles des informations, plus ou moins exactes, à un public moins lettré que les seuls destinataires de l’écrit. Dans cet article, nous nous proposons d’étudier le rôle joué par les comedias du xviie siècle et les tragédies néo-classiques du xviiie dans la circulation des savoirs sur la Chine au sein de la société espagnole. Nous montrerons qu’au cours de ces deux siècles, les représentations théâtrales mirent en scène une Chine de mots et de décors de plus en plus ressemblante à l’originale. Néanmoins, la persistance d’erreurs factuelles et d’amalgames avec d’autres peuples non européens révèle une méconnaissance durable de l’empire du Milieu ainsi que les divers enjeux littéraires et idéologiques qui présidèrent à la composition de ces œuvres.
La circulation des connaissances sur la Mandchourie (1840-1900)
Authors: Maréchal Anne Dalles
Published: November 2024

Dans les écrits des missionnaires de Mandchourie, les informations se croisent et donnent une idée de la vie de ces hommes : aux soucis financiers, toujours au cœur du quotidien missionnaire, se mêlent les aléas de la vie en terre lointaine. Ces écrits circulent ensuite en Europe et donnent au lectorat des publications missionnaires une idée bien précise de la Mandchourie. Dans un premier temps, je propose de m’intéresser à ces sources ethnographiques de première main. Le travail de publication et d’édition permettra de s’intéresser ensuite aux enjeux de ces ouvrages et de s’interroger sur la circulation des savoirs sur la Mandchourie en Europe. Cet article s’appuie sur un travail sur les archives des Missions étrangères de Paris (AMEP) et sur les périodiques missionnaires chrétiens publiés au xixe siècle.
Oublis et résurgences : les techniques inscrites dans un fragment de ceinture de chef des îles de la Société (maro ʻura)
Authors: Alevêque Guillaume , Leclerc-Caffarel Stéphanie , Maric Tamara , Vallée Marine
Published: November 2024

La découverte en 2016 d’un fragment textile unique au musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac (mqB-JC) offre des indices matériels inédits pour étudier les maro ‘ura, parmi les attributs les plus emblématiques du pouvoir des ariʻi rahi, les grands chefs des îles de la Société en Polynésie aujourd’hui française. En effet, aucun exemple ne semblait jusqu’ici avoir survécu à la conversion de l’archipel au christianisme au début du xixe siècle. Une étude pluridisciplinaire s’engage alors. En partie présentée lors d’une exposition inaugurée en octobre 2021 au mqB-JC, elle révèle un essaim d’histoires, de données techniques et d’hypothèses que cet article interroge à l’aune de mécanismes mnémoniques complexes, de phénomènes d’oubli et de résurgence. Suite au retour de ce fragment à Tahiti en 2022, l’article retrace la biographie ancienne de l’objet et examine ses fonctions de support de mémoire ainsi que les pratiques techniques qu’il illustre. Selon différentes temporalités, il souligne les enjeux de la création, de l’usage et de la préservation des objets sacrés polynésiens, du xviiie siècle à nos jours.
Images of Female Inventors: Women and Patents in Nineteenth-Century France
Authors: Chanteux Anne
Published: November 2024

The study of the social and cultural context of women’s inventiveness reveals an unfamiliar picture that adds a new facet to women’s history. Not only patents, but also surveys (for example by the chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris in 1848 and 1860) carried out in the nineteenth century, sectoral studies and statistics help to better understand the part played by women in invention and thus to better appreciate their economic role. These sources provide information on female patent holders, their origins, their social and marital status and their attitudes to invention. They also help us to understand how women inventors were viewed by their contemporaries. The quantitative data come from the patents, but the search for these female patentees in the institutional networks of invention, particularly widespread in France in the nineteenth century and already well studied, illustrates the figures. Indeed, the number of patents in itself is of little interest unless it is correlated with the agency of the applicants, while the discourses of the nineteenth century convey a derogatory and inactive image of women. Indeed, it is not so much the presence of women, or even the comparison with men, that needs to be questioned, but rather what they reveal about a little-known activity.
Echadas para adelante
Authors: Jimenez Marquez Jorge Rubén
Published: November 2024

En Perras de reserva (2022), primera obra de la mexicana Dahlia de la Cerda, el espacio convulsivo pone a los personajes femeninos en una encrucijada de una violencia omnipresente. Frente a ello, narrar la violencia se convierte en el medio para alzar la voz y así sobrevivir. Este artículo propone analizar los relatos de las protagonistas en tres momentos: primero en la transformación de víctimas a victimarias, segundo en el empleo de la primera persona y sus efectos narrativos, y finalmente, la oralidad como reflejo un lenguaje popular de las distintas regiones y clases sociales del país.
Pompeo Colajanni e l’antifascismo in Sicilia. Un dialogo con Emanuele Macaluso
Authors: Albanese Carmelo
Published: November 2024

Emanuele Macaluso (1924-2021), esponente di rilievo del PCI, viene intervistato da Carmelo Albanese sulla figura di Pompeo Colajanni (1906-1987), uno dei personaggi più rilevanti e noti della Resistenza italiana. L'intervista, realizzata nell'ottobre del 2015, è arricchita da un apparato di note.
Costruire la storia, mattoncino su mattoncino. La “Public Brickstory”: i lego come strumento per raccontare la storia
Authors: Bartolini Stefano , Cutolo Francesco
Published: November 2024

Nel contributo, dopo aver delineato come l’azienda LEGO ha rappresentato nei propri sets i temi storici e militari, esamineremo anzitutto il fenomeno socioculturale della “Lego History”, ovvero gli appassionati lego che si dedicano a soggetti e a costruzioni a tema storico. Secondariamente, discuteremo alcuni possibili impieghi dei lego – in quanto “media” con una forte presa sul pubblico – ai fini della Public History, trattandone le problematicità, le metodologie e gli obbiettivi, e presentando alcuni progetti avviati all’estero. Infine, illustreremo il nostro progetto, Italian BrickHistory, un sito web che si propone come punto di incontro tra i lego historical builders, gli appassionati, gli storici e gli operatori culturali impegnati nella Public History attraverso i lego.
Balancing Work and Life Techniques for Maintaining Emotional Wellbeing in Entrepreneurship
Authors: Kayyali Mustafa
Published: November 2024

Entrepreneurship is generally characterized by long hours, high levels of stress, and the need to make difficult decisions, all of which can significantly affect emotional well-being. This chapter examines the vital need to establish a balance between work and personal life to sustain mental wellness in the entrepreneurial journey. It covers the frequent issues experienced by entrepreneurs, including burnout, stress, and the blurring of boundaries between work and life. Drawing on research and case studies, the chapter discusses practical approaches for establishing work-life balance, such as time management, delegation, mindfulness practices, and the growth of emotional intelligence. The chapter finishes by underlining the necessity for sustainable techniques that not only boost productivity but also support long-term emotional well-being in the challenging world of entrepreneurship.
Does Entrepreneurial Leadership Influence Employees' Emotional Wellbeing During Crisis?
Authors: Sisodia Swati , Jan Sumaira
Published: November 2024

Despite the uncertainty in today's competitive business environment, the current study investigates the implicit influence of Entrepreneurial Leadership on workers' emotional well-being in MSME's from the unorganized restaurant sector. The employees of Delhi/NCR based MSME's unorganized restaurant sector are the target population for this research. The study's main goal is to add to the literature on Indian MSMEs unorganized restaurant sector, which is a mostly neglected and under-researched group. The study provides a deeper understanding of the impact of entrepreneurial leadership on emotional wellbeing. This research has discovered that crises can provide opportunities for enterprises to become more robust, to be more proactive, to learn from their mistakes, to engage in building social networks and strengthen the interpersonal relationships so as to improve the overall emotional wellbeing of the employees working in MSMEs.
Leadership Behavior That Promotes Psychological Wellness at Work
Authors: Parmar Hemlata , Murari Utsav Krishan
Published: November 2024

In contemporary organizational environments, the role of leadership extends beyond traditional managerial functions to encompass the holistic well-being of employees. It explores the critical behaviors exhibited by leaders that contribute to enhancing workplace well-being. Leadership behavior profoundly influences employees' psychological, emotional, and social health, which affects organizational outcomes such as productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. Leadership behavior that supports workplace well-being is integral to creating a thriving and sustainable organizational environment. By prioritizing empathetic communication, work-life balance, recognition, development, inclusivity, and stress management, leaders can significantly enhance the well-being of their employees, resulting in a more motivated and productive workforce. This study identifies critical leadership behaviors that support workplace well-being and examines their impact through a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical research.
Photo-disinfection of orthodontic brackets contaminated with Lactobacillus acidophilus with blue laser
Authors: Pordel Edris , Ghasemi Trife , Benedicenti Stefano , Solimei Luca , Chiniforush Nasim , Afrasiabi Shima
Published: November 2024

Decontamination of teeth with Chlorhexidine (CHX) in the treatment of dental disease is associated with some concerns. The objective of the current study was to ascertain whether the Blue Diode Laser (BDL), as a new approach in combination with riboflavin and curcumin as photosensitizers, would have any impact on the number of Lactobacillus acidophilus around orthodontic brackets. A total of 36 orthodontic brackets were contaminated with L. acidophilus and categorized into six different groups, including the negative control, riboflavin alone or riboflavin + BDL with a radiant power of 500 mW, and curcumin alone or curcumin + BDL with a radiant power of 500 mW, and 0.2% CHX as positive control. Orthodontic brackets were irradiated with a BDL (wavelength of 450 nm) and radiant exposure of 30 J/cm2 for 30 s. Colony-forming units per milliliter (CFUs/ml) were determined. One-way Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey’s post-hoc tests were performed to compare CFU/ml between groups. All groups were better at eliminating L. acidophilus around orthodontic brackets than the negative control group, but this was not significant for riboflavin alone. The curcumin groups were more effective than the riboflavin groups at reducing CFU/ml of L. acidophilus. In addition, CHX was able to completely eliminate the colonies of L. acidophilus (p <0.0001). This study showed that curcumin and riboflavin plus BDL significantly reducedthe amounts of L. acidophilus around the orthodontic brackets.
Trend and enhanced surveillance of Monkeypox during COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
Authors: Amao Lateefat K. , Olatunji David I. , Igbodo Gordon , Okoli Solomon C. , Amaechi Ifeanyichukwu , Goni Muhammad I. , Ehiakhamen Odianosen , Aderinola Olaolu , Ogunleye Adesola , Ogunbode Oladipo , Adeleye Adesola , Arowolo Tajudeen , Suleman Kabiru , Hassan Abubakar , Yelwa Mohammed U, , Inam Nsikak , Akinpelu Afolabi , Muhammad Fahad , Jinadu Kola , Onoh Ikenna , Akinrogbe Jessica , Ilori Elsie , Biobelu Abaye , Richard Ikwuogu , Nwadiuto Ifeoma , Diemebonso Oyaba , Nwakaego Ogbue , Owhodar Emmanuel , Oladejo John , Okpokoro Evaezi , Ihekweazu Chikwe
Published: November 2024

Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonosis with lesions like smallpox. Though rare in Nigeria, sporadic outbreaks have been reported in 17 states since September 2017. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has further reduced surveillance and reporting of MPX disease. This study seeks to assess the effect of an enhanced surveillance approach to detect MPX cases and measure the cumulative incidence of MPX in priority states in Nigeria. We identified three priority states (Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa) and their Local Government Areas (LGAs) based on previous disease incidence. We also identified, trained, and incentivized community volunteers to conduct active case searches over three months (January to March 2021). We supported case investigation of suspected cases and followed up on cases in addition to routine active surveillance for MPX in health facilities and communities. Weekly and monthly follow-up was carried out during the same period. Out of the three states, 30 hotspots LGAs out of the 56 LGAs (54%) were engaged for enhanced surveillance. We trained three state supervisors, 30 LGA surveillance facilitators and 600 Community informants across the three priority states. Overall, twenty-five (25) suspected cases of MPX were identified. Out of these, three (12%) were confirmed as positive. Enhanced surveillance improved reporting of MPX diseases in hotspots LGAs across the priority states. Extension of this surveillance approach alongside tailored technical support is critical intra and post-pandemic.
Enhancing brewery logistics with smart kegs: A simulation study
Authors: Nettesheim Philipp M. , Burggräf Peter , Steinberg Fabian
Published: November 2024

Background: Supply chain optimisation is critical for companies in today’s globalised world. Efficient supply chains ensure product quality and freshness in the food industry. For products like beer, efficiency extends beyond transportation and includes the management of logistics containers such as returnable kegs.Objectives: This study investigated the impact of tracking logistics data on the efficiency of container logistics in a small regional brewery. The focus was reducing fleet size, processing times and pick-up distances.Method: A simulation of a small brewery was used to analyse the impact of tracking logistics data. The study examined how kegs equipped with real-time tracking technology could improve logistics operations.Results: The simulation showed that tracking logistics data significantly improved logistics processes. It led to a reduction in the fleet size, turnaround times and pick-up distances for empty kegs. These improvements were attributed to better resource allocation and more efficient management of reusable containers.Conclusion: The study showed that smart kegs could reduce logistical inefficiencies in the brewing industry. The use of smart technologies in container logistics improves operational efficiency and sustainability.Contribution: This research provides insights into how smart technologies can transform traditional logistics models. The results suggest that smart containers can revolutionise supply chains with efficient resource allocation, real-time tracking and automation. This shift towards smart logistics aligns with the broader adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things, offering a blueprint for future innovations in supply chain management. The implications extend beyond brewing, highlighting the potential for greater sustainability and a positive reduction in environmental impact in global supply chains.