bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Motívy a bariéry nákupu udržateľnej módy generácie Z
Authors: Gundová Petra , Volovská Viktória
Published: January 2025

The presented paper is focused on motives and barriers of sustainable fashion. The aim of the paper is to present the results of the research focused on the identification of main motives and barriers in making a sustainable fashion generation Z. The current generation of young people is growing up in an era that is strongly influenced by climate change and sustainability. Generation Z is known for being the most environmentally conscious generation yet. They are more likely than previous generations to care about sustainability and to take action to reduce their environmental impact. The first part of the paper is focused on the theoretical definition of sustainable fashion by using secondary data. This theoretical background is deﬁned according to the content analysis of domestic and foreign literature. Following the goal of the paper next part presents the results of the empirical research based. The primary data were obtained by means of a questionnaire. The research results confirm that the most important factor in making a sustainable fashion purchase is product quality and main barrier of sustainable fashion is price of the product.
Quantitative profiling of fowl adenoviral load in experimentally infected chicken using SYBR Green real time PCR
Authors:   Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tamil Nadu, India, Chitradevi Somasundaram , Sukumar Kuppanan , Suresh Ponnusamy , Amirthalingam Balasubramaniam Gurusamypalayam , Kannan Duraisamy , Raja Angamuthu
Published: January 2025

The present study aimed to quantify the fowl adenovirus (FAdV) load in various organs at different time intervals in experimentally infected chicken using SYBR Green based real time polymerase chain reaction (Real time PCR). The SYBR Green based real time PCR was standardized using 590 bp FAdV serotype 11 plasmid standards, and the sensitivity and specificity of the assay was validated. It was found that real time PCR was 100 times more sensitive than conventional PCR. To assess the fowl adenoviral load in different organs, experimental infection was conducted. Ninety-eight day-old specific pathogen free chicks were inoculated with field isolated, PCR confirmed and sequenced FAdV serotype 11 isolate with oral and intramuscular route at a rate of 0.5 ml of 106.5/TCID50 except control group. The infected chicks were sacrificed on days 3, 5, 7, 10, 14 and 21 after inoculation. In both the groups, high FAdV copy numbers were found in the caecal tonsil at 5 to 7 days post inoculation, followed by the bursa of Fabricius and the liver, and FAdV copy numbers were seen up to day 21 pi in all the organs, where the kidneys showed the lowest copy numbers when compared to the other organs.
Thermography as a method for the evaluation of periodontal disease in cats
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey, Polat Doğukan , Yigitarslan Kursad
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to establish the range of temperature of cats’ gums based on gingival index (GI) degrees, and to detect temperature variations using a thermal camera. The study was performed on 50 cats (22 female and 28 male). Their body weights were between 2 and 6 kg (3.58±0.87), and ages between 1 and 5 years (2.05±1.22). The gingival temperatures of three different anatomical regions (Free Gingiva (FG), Attached Gingiva (AG), Alveolar Mucosa (AM)) and disease grades were recorded, determined according to three different GI systems. There was a significant temperature difference (r) in the maxilla between cats with grade 0 GI and cats with grade 1 GI, which was observed in the FG (0.86°C, P0.05) and AM (0.47°C, P>0.05). Notably, a significant decrease was observed in FG among these regions. In the mandible, significant temperature changes were observed among the groups in the FG (GI0-GI1 0.93°C, GI1-GI2 2.15°C, GI0-GI2 1.22°C; P=0.001), AG (GI0-GI1 0.78°C, GI1-GI2 -2.02°C; P=0.002), and AM (GI0-GI1 0.41°C, GI1-GI2 -1.89°C, GI0-GI2 -1.48°C; P=0.002) regions as the severity of GI increased. In conclusion, in light of the findings obtained in this study, it was concluded that a thermal camera may be an effective preliminary diagnostic tool that provides a more objective evaluation compared to GI systems in determining the inflammatory picture of gingival inflammation in cats.
Spatial epidemiological analysis of American foulbrood outbreaks over the past 18 years in Türkiye
Authors:   Department of Biometrics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Türkiye, Bayir Tuba , Uslu Uğur
Published: January 2025

American foulbrood (AFB), a highly infectious and fatal disease of honey bees, is caused by Paenibacillus larvae. Despite its beekeeping and economic importance, little is known about the historical epidemiology and geographical distribution of AFB in bees. The aim of this study was to evaluate AFB clusters across Türkiye, and to see how the cluster model has changed. In this study, a retrospective analysis of AFB epidemiology in Türkiye was performed, using data from outbreaks registered with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH-OIE) between 2005 and 2022. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the number of outbreaks and cases by region, month, year and season. Spatial statistical tests (Local Moran’s I and Getis-Ord Gi*) were used to locate potential AFB epidemiological clusters, and cartographic maps were produced. During the 18-year period, 403 outbreaks and 18,483 cases were recorded. The results of this study showed an irregular trend in the spread of AFB over the period studied. The results of this study show that the highest number of outbreaks and cases were detected in summer and spring, with rates of 30.77% and 37.46% respectively. The majority of outbreaks and cases were recorded in the Black Sea Region. Moran’s statistics showed a positive spatial autocorrelation in AFB cases across the country for 2008-2010 and 2014-2016. The results of this study can contribute to our understanding of the spatial epidemiology of the disease, and provide policy makers with useful data for surveillance activities.
ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI METODE 5S+SAFETY DI WAREHOUSE PERUSAHAAN FURNITURE
Authors: Al-afgani Moh Fadil , Widiastuti Retno , Ma'arif Syamsul , Rachmawati Putri
Published: January 2025

Manajemen warehouse yang tidak optimal dapat menyebabkan gangguan operasional, peningkatan biaya, dan risiko keselamatan kerja, khususnya di industri furniture yang kompleks. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis penerapan metode 5S+Safety di warehouse PT Alis Jaya Ciptatama untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan keselamatan kerja. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Audit checklist 5S+Safety dilakukan sebelum dan setelah perbaikan dengan analisis fishbone untuk mengidentifikasi akar masalah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa skor awal rata-rata 1,417 pada semua pilar 5S+Safety meningkat menjadi 4,083 setelah usulan perbaikan. Perbaikan meliputi optimalisasi pemilahan barang, penataan rak, kebijakan pembersihan harian, pelatihan karyawan, audit rutin, dan aturan keselamatan yang lebih tegas. Implementasi ini terbukti efektif dalam menciptakan warehouse yang lebih terorganisir, aman, dan efisien. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi pada literatur manajemen warehouse dan aplikasi metode 5S+Safety di industri furniture.
Health promotion and communication activities in Al Islam Hospital Bandung
Authors: Dewi Retasari , Anisa Renata , Yustikasari Yustikasari , Safi Abdul Qayoum
Published: January 2025

Background: Health promotion is an important part of the health services strategy in hospitals around the world, including in Indonesia. Hospitals can contribute to improving Indonesians’ health by complying with regulations and following government plans. Al Islam Hospital is a type B hospital in Bandung that has adopted diverse health promotion and communication programs. RS Al Islam Bandung is committed to improving the community’s health status through various programs. Purpose: This study aimed to understand how the hospital’s health promotions (PKRS) installation implements advocacy, community empowerment, and partnership programs through communication activities and media. Methods: We employed a qualitative method that included interviews, observation, and a review of relevant literature. Results: The results showed that RS Al Islam Bandung had integrated the principles of effective health communication into its PKRS program. Firstly, hospital management engages in health advocacy by issuing policies in various media that support health promotion programs; secondly, Al Islam Bandung Hospital equips the community with the information, willingness, and skill necessary to tackle the different health issues by involving patients and their families, hospital human resources, and the community; and thirdly, RS Al Islam Bandung establishes collaboration with educational institutions, local communities, and mass media. Conclusion: For the sustainability and effectiveness of health promotion programs, hospitals must ensure continued cooperation with stakeholders and continue to improve their health communication media. Implication: The study suggests that hospital management can conduct a continuous evaluation of health promotion activities carried out at Al Islam Bandung Hospital so that the health promotion and communication activities are not limited to the hospital area. The hospital can achieve this by optimizing its communication media. Hospitals can start using social media analytics and SEO campaigns to produce messages that cater to the needs of their audience.
Exploring momfluencers ethics as social media micro-influencer in Indonesia
Authors: Ratnasari Eny , Rohnulyanti Hanim , Hafiar Hanny , Wada Ibrahim
Published: January 2025

Background: The tight business competition in Indonesia has made branding practitioners develop the most effective strategy to increase brand awareness by collaborating with influencers. In Indonesia, the number of influencers increases annually. One of the biggest is Insta-moms, mom influencers, or momfluencers. Momfluencers have challenges to ensure that their content does not violate ethics, such as advertising rules, and does not mislead the audience. Unfortunately, their lack of awareness of influencer ethics lets them create content based on briefs from clients or management and rely on their common sense. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the contents of momfluencers, as micro-influencers, through an ethical perspective. Methods: We conducted a quantitative content analysis of 569 posts from 12 momfluencers. Results: Momfluencers’ posts predominantly consist of commercial content in videos or reels featuring influencer portraits with long descriptions. Ethically, momfluencers fail to meet the ethical norms. Aspects that have not been fulfilled are interaction with the audience, respect, participatory activities, social responsibility, connectedness, and loyalty. Meanwhile, aspects that have been fulfilled are trustworthiness, expertise or credibility, appearance, content quality, and communication quality. This study also found two potential ethics violations of momfluencer, engagement bias, and sharenting. Conclusion: Influencers have become an industry. Normalizing unethical practices due to a lack of information should be avoided. Influencer management and influencers under their auspices should know what is permissible and impermissible in their roles. Although there is no code of ethics for influencers in Indonesia, rules for public relations, journalism, and advertising can be a guide. Implications: The results of this study could be an evaluation for influencers in Indonesia and can be input for formulating an influencer code of ethics in Indonesia.
Marketing communication in ASEAN: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Dipa Adzkia Kirana , Mayasari Mayasari , Khang Nguyen Tan , Poedjadi Maudy Rizkiana , Priyatna Centurion Chandratama
Published: January 2025

Background: Due to the dynamic competition and development of marketing communication, countries in the ASEAN region need integrated collaboration between countries to combine and take advantage of opportunities that modern marketing communication practices in ASEAN countries combine sustainability, ethics, and cultural practices. Purpose: This study aims to systematically analyze and classify research articles and then visualize them. Method: A comprehensive discussion of the development of marketing communications from the past to the present can be done by conducting research using Bibliometric Analysis. The research dataset was processed and analyzed using R Language and Biblioshiny software. This research examines 302 documents from 1991 to 2023 covered in the study period (32 years), taken from the Scopus dataset source. Result: The number of publications from year to year has increased significantly; for the last 32 years, 2023 was the peak publications of marketing communication articles, and Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand are the countries with the largest contribution to the production of research articles in the field of marketing communication in the ASEAN region. Conclusion: Collaboration between ASEAN countries is facilitated by geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and the maturity of research networks in several countries that dominate this region. Implications: Further research can be conducted to identify marketing communication research topics that are most often the focus of collaboration and to determine priority topics for the future.
Influencing factors of West Java higher education digital transformation
Authors: Sumartias Suwandi , Koswara Aang , Ahmad Jamilah , Restianty Ajani
Published: January 2025

Background: Digital transformation, in this sense, means incorporating digital technology into many aspects of higher education, including learning, teaching, administration, and research. Purpose: This research aimed to generate a framework that is more knowledgeable than it was by utilizing digital technologies. In education, digital evolution attempts to establish an effective pleasant learning environment for everyone involved in a Smart Learning Environment. Methods: It employed an explanatory database analysis with multiple linear regression to examine the influencing factors of West Java’s higher education digital transformation. Results: The results indicated that digital transformation promotes more efficient work. However, there are also disadvantages, including reduced versatility, increased levels of student participation, and greater interaction among universities. It assures that the technology is dependable, functional, and satisfies stakeholders’ requirements. As they must adjust to the digital age and incorporate new methods and practices, higher education institutions play a significant role in the transition of the educational field. Conclusion: In education, digital transformation has demonstrated positive impacts, such as faster and more efficient work processes and increased access to information. Digital transformation also presents negative aspects, such as loss of flexibility, increased student involvement, and increased interactivity between universities. Implications: The application of technology information systems in higher education is significant for developing the education system. Transforming information technology systems in higher education is a strategic and enlightening vision for organizations, increasing efficiency, productivity, and accessibility.
Preparing for the Philosophical Challenges of Digital Technoscience: “Philosophy in Technology” for Modern Engineering Teaching
Authors: Polak Paweł
Published: January 2025

The article presents philosophical challenges to the development of modern technoscience in the context of engineering education. We use the term technoscience because modern technology not only makes extensive use of the results of science, but also applies elements of scientific methodology. We find many philosophical issues in technology, but their influence is particularly evident in modern technoscience. Hence the question of how to prepare engineers for the rapid development of technoscience and the growing role of philosophy. To this end, it was proposed to introduce philosophy as one of the pillars of engineering education and to base philosophical education on the concept of “philosophy in technology”. Why this concept is extremely useful for engineers is justified, allowing them to be well prepared for the uncertainties associated with the development of technoscience and to stimulate innovation. Concrete proposals for such a curriculum are also indicated.
Questioning the Moratorium on Synthetic Phenomenology
Authors: Krzanowski Roman
Published: January 2025

In a paper published in 2021, Thomas Metzinger proposed a global moratorium on development of synthetic phenomenology, with this beginning in 2021 and lasting until 2050, arguing that the development of conscious artifacts would bring about an explosion of human-like suffering on a global scale. The paper argues that Thomas Metzinger’s call for a global moratorium is unsound as it is currently formulated. Metzinger’s argument is based on a category error, a common mistake in AI discussions. For the sake of clarity in AI discourse, and for reasons explained in the paper, such an error should be at least pointed out, if not corrected. This is the primary purpose of the paper. However, Metzinger’s proposal, can be taken as a generic warning against uncontrolled development of AI – the position we fully agree with.
Doctor’s Conscience Clause and Pregnancy Termination. The Case of Poland
Authors: Michalczuk-Wlizło Marta
Published: January 2025

The obligation to make women’s rights to health services a reality rests with the state authorities. However, in Poland, women wishing to carry out a legal termination of pregnancy are often confronted with institutional abuse on the part of health care providers who deny women the possibility of carrying out the procedure because gynaecologists invoke the institution of the conscience clause. The aim of this article is to show the mutual normative complexity of the research problem, i.e. the possibility for a doctor to invoke the conscience clause in the case of a patient’s right to an abortion. The paper verifies the research hypothesis that in the field of the conscientious objection clause, systemic solutions are necessary, but not only consisting in specifying the legal provisions but also in enforcing the respect of the law by its addressees. The hypothesis is to be verified using the dogmatic method.
Pengembangan Website Informasi Diploma 3 Manajemen Informatika Menggunakan Framework Laravel
Authors: Ihsan Mahyus , Rahmadsyah Rizki , Husaini Husaini
Published: January 2025

Penggunaan situs web informasi akademik sangat penting untuk semua program studi di Universitas Syiah Kuala, termasuk Program Studi Diploma 3 Manajemen Informatika (PSMI). Situs web Informasi Akademik tidak hanya membantu dalam dokumentasi, tetapi juga menyediakan berita yang akurat dan terbaru. Namun, sistem informasi akademik PSMI saat ini memiliki beberapa masalah seperti fitur manajemen konten yang terbatas, tidak responsif, ketidakcocokan dengan berbagai perangkat, kurangnya manajemen situs web, dan tidak adanya integrasi dengan platform media sosial. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan situs web informasi akademik yang kaya fitur dan responsif menggunakan kerangka kerja Laravel. Proses pengembangan mengikuti model waterfall, yang meliputi tahapan analisis kebutuhan, desain, implementasi, dan pengujian. Koordinasi dengan koordinator program, staf administrasi, dan mahasiswa sangat penting sela-ma tahap analisis kebutuhan dan desain. Situs web baru ini mencakup fitur-fitur yang meningkatkan mana-jemen konten dan memastikan kompatibilitas dengan berbagai perangkat. Hasil pengujian, termasuk pengujian responsif dan black box, menunjukkan bahwa situs web berfungsi dengan baik. Akhirnya, situs web baru ini di-harapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas manajemen informasi akademik di PSMI.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi SD Negeri 1 Lembak Berbasis Web
Authors: Ami Hidayati , Alifia Wilda Nabila , Adelia Dian Dona , Azizah Laeli Dewi
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sistem informasi berbasis web untuk SD Negeri 1 Lembak guna meningkatkan penyampaian informasi secara efektif kepada masyarakat, khususnya yang berada di luar daerah. Saat ini, sekolah belum memiliki sistem informasi digital yang memadai, sehingga informasi hanya disampaikan melalui papan pengumuman. Dengan mengadopsi metode pengembangan Waterfall, sistem ini dirancang untuk memberikan akses informasi yang cepat dan mudah bagi masyarakat sekitar maupun luar daerah. Sistem berbasis web ini dirancang agar user-friendly dan mencakup fitur seperti informasi sekolah, fasilitas, pendapat orang tua, serta pendaftaran siswa baru. Implementasi sistem ini diharapkan tidak hanya mempermudah akses informasi bagi masyarakat, tetapi juga meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan informasi sekolah. Selain itu, sistem ini juga mendukung sekolah dalam menyampaikan informasi yang lebih transparan dan efisien, baik untuk komunikasi internal maupun eksternal. Dengan demikian, sistem informasi ini dapat berfungsi sebagai alat yang komprehensif dalam mendukung peran sekolah di era digital, membantu sekolah dalam menjangkau masyarakat yang lebih luas dan mengikuti perkembangan teknologi yang pesat.
Rancang Game The Journey: Sistem Informasi Pengenalan Kampus Berbasis Android Menggunakan Unity Engine
Authors: Febrian Riza , Nilamsari Fitria
Published: January 2025

Salah satu masalah yang dirasakan oleh orang tau dan siswa yang ingin melanjutkan pendidikan adalah mendapatkan sebuah fasilitas belajar yang diiinginkan. Masalah umum seperti jarak yang membuat siswa atau orang tua sulit untuk melihat langsung fasilitas dan lokasi fasilitas tersebut sehingga membuat orang tua dan siswa harus menempuh jarak yang jauh dan tentunya ini akan menjadi hambatan bagi mereka yang ingin melanjutkan pendidikannya ke jenjang perkuliahan. Adapun tujuan yang ingin dicapai dari penulisan skripsi ini adalah untuk merancang game The Journey yang dapat digunakan sebagai platform pengenalan kampus. Pada perancangan ini metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu menggunakan metode SDLC (System Development Life Cycle). Sedangkan hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah game simulasi yang berisi informasi tentang kampus yang mempermudah orang tua dan siswa yang ingin melihat sebuah kampus tanpa harus datang langsung, dan dapat melihat dan mengetahui informasi kampus dari mana saja dan kapan saja
#026 Mandibulectomia pós complicação de implantes dentários por osteomielite – Caso clínico
Authors:   IPO Porto, ULS S. João, Maia Henrique , Melo Rute ,   IPO Porto, ULS S. João, Santos Beatriz ,   IPO Porto, ULS S. João, Rodrigues Ana ,   IPO Porto, ULS S. João, Ferreira Joaquim ,   IPO Porto, ULS S. João, Faria Carlos ,   IPO Porto, ULS S. João
Published: January 2025

Introdução: Os implantes dentários são cada vez mais
comuns e uma alternativa segura para reabilitação oral. No
entanto podem existir complicações que podem originar
situações graves. Um desses quadro é a osteomielite, uma
infeção óssea grave e potencialmente debilitante. Descrição
do Caso Clínico: Neste artigo é descrito o caso de uma paciente de 70 anos, encaminhada ao nosso serviço de urgência, por tumefação submandibular recorrente com 2 meses
de evolução, após colocação de implante dentário com regeneração óssea. O estudo com TC revelou trajeto fistuloso
adjacente a implante na posicão de 44. Foi realizada explantação de 44, drenagem do abcesso submandibular direito e
enviado material para anatomia patológica. No relatório
anatomopatológico foram objetivados aspetos compatíveis
com osteomielite. Por recorrência, foi novamente intervencionada para nova explantação de 46 e regularização óssea.
No entanto, por progressão da osteomielite mandibular e
fistulização cutânea, foi realizada uma mandibulectomia
segmentar direita e reconstrução com placa de mandíbula.
Discussão e Conclusões: Este caso clínico destaca a complexidade e potencial gravidade das infeções associadas a implantes dentários. A osteomielite mandibular, embora rara,
pode levar a procedimentos extensos como a mandibulectomia. A seleção adequada de pacientes para implantes,
bem como técnicas cirúrgicas adequadas e monitorização
pós operatória rigorosa são fundamentais para evitar estas
complicações.
Effect of adherence to sport on blood pressure among hypertensive patients
Authors: Alharshan Eman , Albaqami Renad , Aldehailan Khawlah , Alsumaeel Salma , Elsheikh Eman
Published: January 2025

Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the effect of sport in controlling hypertension.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, in the period between 2022 and 2023. The data collection was based on an online electronic questionnaire via link and personal interview. The questionnaire had four parts: sociodemographic information, the characteristics of hypertension, factors affecting hypertension, and assessing physical activity.
Results: In the current study, the data were collected from 442 Saudi participants. Among the sample, 292 participants reported being hypertensive (66.1%). Hypertensive patients were significantly older (p-value = 0.000), males (p-value = 0.029), less educated (p-value = 0.001), and more likely to report other medical conditions (p-value = 0.000). Among the hypertensive patients, 62.0% reported having blood pressure (BP) of more than 140/90 mmHg during the last assessment. It was found that only 36.0% of the patients were considered active, while 64% of them had suboptimal activity.
Conclusion: The current study showed low adherence to sports among hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia. Patients who assumed high BP were more likely to be physically active. Younger participants, male gender, and higher educated participants were associated with more physical activity.
College Sophomore Students’ Self-Efficacy and Intent to Persist
Authors: Price-Williams Shelley , Sasso Pietro
Published: January 2025

This study centered on sophomore college students’ self-efficacy and intent to persist in higher education. Higher levels of self-efficacy were reported by participants who self-identified as heterosexual and on the Social Efficacy and Course Efficacy subscales. Further, the analyses revealed the distribution of scores in overall self-efficacy (p = .048) and social efficacy (p = .014) was lower among respondents who did not intend to return to higher education. These findings hold implications for the transformation of the first-year seminar, development of academic embedded seminars, and enhancement of academic and faculty relationships.
Analysis of Engineering Student Retention Based on Math Placement and Performance
Authors: Varol Serkan , Ridder Zachary
Published: January 2025

Colleges face a demographic downturn in the total number of students incoming students, and within engineering programs, retention is particularly challenging due to the rigor of the curriculum. Mathematical proficiency has repeatedly been cited as a common indicator of engineering student success and retention within the major. This research aims to explore if math placement, and performance in mathematics courses, is a significant predictor of their fall-to-fall retention at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Using a logistic regression model, and including math placement test scores, math course grades, and other independent variables associated with student retention, the results of this study showed that only in the first year of attendance was math placement a significant predictor of engineering retention.
Closing Age and Race Gaps in Elections Through Inclusive and Contextual Communications
Authors: Cummings Julia Fisher
Published: January 2025

This study seeks to learn how viewing political communications with varying attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion affects the intention to vote in the next election. The investigation examines voting disparities by considering power imbalances in political communications. It features a randomized experiment with 416 individuals (ages 18 to 30) in Denver, Colorado. Survey participants saw one of two virtual political postcards describing a minimum wage policy issue, each with varying attention to DEI. The study identifies voting deserts, defined as precincts with the highest percentage of nonvoters in the previous presidential election. Findings reveal that Asian, Black, Latiné, multiracial individuals, and women are more likely to intend to vote after viewing imagery with more attention to DEI. Implications are discussed for how public administrators and community-based organizations can strive to close age and race gaps in elections by driving voter turnout and building political power in marginalized communities.
Vascular type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Intra-abdominal Hemorrhage due to Ruptured Hepatic Aneurysm
Authors:   Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
Published: January 2025

We would like to express my sincere gratitude for our work publication in this reputable journal. We are excited about the opportunity to engage with other researchers in this field. The key messages that I considered important by experiencing this rare case of early-onset vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are as follows
Sexual Violence in the Post Pandemic
Authors:   Universidad de la Salud, García Lirios Cruz
Published: January 2025

The discussion and specification of a model for the study of reproductive choice was the objective of the present work. A documentary study was conducted with an intentional selection of sources indexed to Dialnet, Latindex, Publindex, Redalyc and Scielo from 2020 to 2024.
Quantitative Traits of Bayang Ducks Raised with Intensive and Extensive Systems in Bayang District, West Sumatra
Authors: Suhartati Linda , Arlina Firda , Reski Sepri
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the polymorphism of quantitative traits of Bayang ducks raised with intensive and extensive system in Bayang District, West Sumatera. This study used 114 Bayang ducks consisting of 60 males and 54 females. Ducks are raised intensively and extensively or traditionally in Bayang District. This study used the observation method by calculating the mean, standar deviation, and coefficient of variation. Data were analyzed using the t-test to see the effect of sex and rearing system. The variables observed in this study were body weight (BW), chest circumference (CC), beak length (BL), wing bone length (WBL), shank length (SL), shank circumference (SC), femur length (FL), tibia length (TL), and Back Length (BAL). The results showed that sex had a significant effect (P<0.01) on FL and (P<0.05) on SL and CC. The rearing system had a significant effect (P<0.05) on SC and FL in male Bayang ducks. The coefficient of variation (CV) in male Bayang ducks was moderate (>5-15%) except for TL which was small (<5%). While in female Bayang ducks WBL and TL have CV classified as low, CC classified as high and other traits classified as medium. The conclusion of this study is that sex and rearing system affect the quantitative characteristics of Bayang ducks and the CV of Bayang ducks is low to high.
Relações entre ética e violência em "O peso do pássaro morto", de Aline Bei, à luz do conceito de força de Simone Weil
Authors: Pinto Jorge Alves , Nogueira Maria Simone Marinho
Published: January 2025

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar, pelo viés da violência de gênero, o ato de estupro no romance O Peso do Pássaro Morto, de Aline Bei, à luz do conceito de “força” de Simone Weil. A partir das considerações sobre a força e como ela transforma o sujeito em coisa, compreendemos a violência como uma de suas manifestações, levando em conta que alguns grupos sociais – aqui, a mulher –, são frequentemente mais vulneráveis ao exercício da força pelos homens. Embasamos nossa discussão em autores como Weil (1993), Gomes (2014) e Butler (2021), dentre outros.
Decoding chronic subcutaneous mysteries
Authors: Gomathy Barani , Sugumar Raghul , Cannane Seetharaman
Published: January 2025

Phaeohyphomycosis, a fungal infection caused by dematiaceous fungi, presents diagnostic challenges due to clinical similarity with other conditions. Advanced imaging, especially magnetic resonance imaging, is crucial for assessing tissue involvement. This report highlights a case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, emphasizing the importance of multimodal diagnostics including histopathology and culture. In this case report, we wish to highlight the features of this rare entity in a 41-year-old male who presented with the left knee swelling with multiple draining sinuses and nodules for the past 6 months.
Navigating precision: Anatomical insights into the efficacy of masks versus stereotactic frames in icon gamma knife treatment for trigeminal neuralgia
Authors: Faraj Moneer K. , Alazawy Nabaa Mohammed , Madlool Sura Kareem , Ismail Mustafa
Published: January 2025

Background:

The trigeminal nerve is approximately 2 mm in thickness. Its location is critical due to the alignment of the brain stem. Hence, precise fixation during the gamma knife (GK) treatment is particularly important. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of mask fixation compared to frame fixation during the irradiation of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) treatment.

Methods:

A prospective clinical study involving 135 patients with essential TN in Baghdad, Iraq, was conducted from January to July 2024. The study used two head fixation methods: stereotactic frames and plastic masks. Patients were treated with an Icon version of the GK, with no previous radiation treatment. Patients were diagnosed with 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging and assessed using the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) score before treatment. Clinical response was assessed at 3-month intervals. Ethical consent was obtained from all patients involved.

Results:

This study analyzed the socio-demographic parameters of patients with TN and found that females were more prevalent. 5.2% of patients underwent glycerol injection, while 2.9% underwent microvascular decompression surgery. The BNI score was formulated for fixation methods, with frame fixation with screws and local anesthesia reaching IV and V scores. The response of TN patients to GK treatment was assessed using the BNI score before and after three months. Most patients showed pain relief, with 17.9% having a complete response. A Chi-square statistical analysis showed no significant difference between frame and mask fixation.

Conclusion:

There was no significant difference in the precision of frame fixation compared to the plastic mask fixation for TN. The mask is as efficient as the frame.
Impact of patient ethnicity, socioeconomic deprivation, and comorbidities on length of stay after cranial meningioma resections: A public healthcare perspective
Authors: Ashraf Aaminah , Biswas Sayan , Dadhwal Ajay , Snowdon Ella , MacArthur Joshua , Sarkar Ved , Tetlow Callum James , George K. Joshi
Published: January 2025

Background:

Postoperative hospital length of stay (LOS) is crucial for assessing care quality, patient recovery, and resource management. However, data on how preoperative non-tumor variables affect LOS post-meningioma resection are scarce. We aimed to evaluate how ethnicity, comorbidities, and socioeconomic indices influence LOS after non-skull base meningioma resection.

Methods:

A single tertiary center retrospective case series analysis of all patients undergoing non-skull base meningioma resection from 2013 to 2023 was conducted. Fourteen independent variables (age, ethnicity, sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus [DM], chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, dementia, cancer, index of multiple deprivations [IMD] decile, smoking, and alcohol status) were analyzed to predict the binary outcome of short (≤5 days) or extended (>5) LOS.

Results:

Four hundred and seventy-nine patients were analyzed, with 65.8% of patients having a short LOS of ≤5 days. Patient ethnicity (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.160 [1.023–1.315], P = 0.02) and the presence of DM (HR: 0.551 [0.344–0.883], P = 0.013) and COPD (HR: 0.275 [0.088–0.859], P = 0.026) were statistically significant predictors of LOS after meningioma resection. Asian ethnic patients had the highest mean LOS compared to all other ethnicities. Patients with an IMD decile of ≤5 (with a higher degree of health deprivation) had a higher postoperative LOS compared to those with an IMD decile >5, but this was not statistically significant (P = 0.793).

Conclusion:

Preoperative factors such as ethnicity, deprivation index, and comorbidities can potentially predict postoperative hospital LOS after meningioma resection. There is potential to develop decision support tools integrating these preoperative factors with peri- and post-operative data.
Lipid structure-dependent CD1d functional stabilization and immunomodulation of endogenous glucosylceramides
Authors: Ueki Kazunari , Nozawa Risa , Matsumaru Takanori , Yamasaki Sho , Fujimoto Yukari
Published: January 2025

Synthetic methods for monoglycosyl ceramides with various fatty acyl groups were developed, enabling the synthesis of representative brain glycolipids. The immunomodulatory activities of these lipids, depending on their fatty acyl structures, were then examined via CD1d and Mincle. Potent binding of CD1d to endogenous GlcCer with a longer unsaturated fatty acid, such as C24:1, was observed. This binding partially inhibited the interaction with other anti-gens, and it would stabilize the role of CD1d in presenting lipid antigens to NKT cells.
Conical Intersections Studied by the Configuration-Interaction-Corrected Tamm-Dancoff Method
Authors: Xu Lei , Freixas Victor M. , Aleotti Flavia , Truhlar Donald G. , Tretiak Sergei , Garavelli Marco , Mukamel Shaul , Govind Niranjan
Published: January 2025

Conical intersections directly mediate the internal energy conversion in photoinduced processes in a wide range of chemical and biological systems. Because of the Brillouin theorem, many conventional electronic structure methods, including configuration interaction with single excitations from a Hartree-Fock reference and time-dependent density functional theory in either the linear response approximation (TDDFT) or Tamm-Dancoff approximation (DFT-TDA), have the wrong dimensionality for conical intersections between the ground state (S0) and the first excited state (S1) of the same multiplicity. This leads to unphysical state crossings. Here, we implement and assess the configuration-interaction-corrected Tamm-Dancoff approximation (CIC-TDA) that restores the correct dimensionality of conical intersections by including the coupling between the reference state and the intersecting excited state. We apply the CIC-TDA method to the S1/S0 conical intersections in ammonia (NH3), ethylene (C2H4), bithiophene (C8H6S2), azobenzene (C12H10N2), and 11-cis retinal protonated Schiff base (PSB11) in vacuo. We show that this black-box approach can produce potential energy surfaces (PESs) of comparable accuracy to multireference wave function methods. The method validated here can allow cost-efficient explorations of photoinduced electronically nonadiabatic dynamics, especially for large molecules and complex systems.
Resolving Three-Dimensional Nanoscale Heterogeneities in Lithium Metal Batteries with Cryogenic Electron Tomography
Authors: Zhang Zewen , Li Yanbin , zhou weijiang , Wu Gongher , Lee Jane , Wan Jiayu , Chen Hao , Huang William , Ye Yusheng , Schmid Michael , Chiu Wah , Cui Yi
Published: January 2025

Current direct observation of sensitive battery materials and interfaces primarily relies on two-dimensional (2D) imaging, leaving out their three-dimensional (3D) relationship. Here, we used cryogenic electron tomography (cryo-ET) to visualize the lithium metal anode in 3D at nanometer resolution and cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to reveal atomic details in local regions. We imaged both freshly prepared and calendar aged Li metal anodes to reveal the development of LiH in Li dendrites and the Li-LiH interface, as well as the development of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI). Using a convolutional neural network-based technique, the 3D arrangement of Li metal, along with nanoscale LiH and Cu heterogeneities in dendrites were visualized and annotated. In longer-term calendar aging, we observed more substantial LiH growth accompanied by extended SEI growth. Our results show that the growth of LiH and of the extended SEI during battery calendar aging are temporally and spatially separate processes
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of a Unique Biodiesel Production System based on Hydrodynamic Cavitations
Authors: Halwe-Pandharikar A. , Chatur-Deokar M. , Kardekar N. B. , Shaikh S. W. , Ansari M. A. , Prayagi S. V. , Kumbhalkar M. A. , Deshmukh S. J. , Maheshwari A.
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The study aims to improve biodiesel production through hydrodynamic cavitation, focusing on increased energy efficiency, higher yields, and reduced production time. By optimising the production process, especially with the use of waste cooking oil.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis was performed to model the flow of biodiesel within a multi-plate system featuring several orifices. Theoretical input and output velocities calculations were derived from experimental mass flow rates. The CFD analysis provided pressure distribution along the pipe walls, which was utilised to assess the lifespan and damage cycles of the cavitation pipe and to study the behaviour of fluid turbulence.
Research Limitation: The research focuses on simulating flow behaviour in acrylic pipes within designated boundary conditions.
Findings: The research showed that producing biodiesel through hydrodynamic cavitation markedly lowers production expenses and duration while enhancing energy efficiency and output. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis offered valuable information about the distribution of pressure, velocity, and turbulence, aiding in optimising the cavitation pipe design.
Practical Implication: An optimised design for cavitation chambers has the potential to enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of biodiesel production, positioning it as a useful substitute for traditional fuels.
Social Implication: Embracing this technology can help mitigate environmental pollution by repurposing waste cooking oil and lessening reliance on non-renewable petroleum fuels, thereby supporting global sustainability objectives.
Originality/Value: This study introduces an innovative method for producing biodiesel using hydrodynamic cavitation and CFD analysis to improve pipe design and production parameters. It addresses a significant gap in boosting biodiesel's economic and environmental feasibility, offering a scalable and sustainable alternative for fuel production.
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Los valores y su repercusión en el desenvolvimiento de los estudiantes de la escuela República de Irak, Quito - 2024
Authors: Villacís Tagle Jenny Luz , Criollo Turusina Milton Alfonso , Carvajal Morales Jessica Mariela
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio analiza la influencia de los valores en el desenvolvimiento social de los estudiantes de 5to año de educación general básica de la institución educativa "República de Irak" en Quito, Ecuador. El objetivo principal es determinar cómo la enseñanza de valores impacta el comportamiento y las relaciones interpersonales de los estudiantes, tanto dentro como fuera del aula. La investigación se desarrolló con un enfoque cuantitativo y un diseño no experimental de tipo descriptivo, utilizando una muestra de 25 estudiantes. Los instrumentos de recolección de datos incluyeron una ficha de observación no participante y un cuestionario con preguntas cerradas, diseñados para evaluar el conocimiento y la práctica de los valores en los estudiantes. Los resultados muestran revelan el 53% de los niños logra identificar sus emociones y colaborar con sus compañeros, mientras que un 45% presenta cierta inconsistencia entre sus valores y acciones. Además, un 5.5% de los estudiantes no refleja los valores en su comportamiento tienen una influencia significativa en la capacidad de los niños para colaborar con sus compañeros, resolver conflictos y formar relaciones positivas. Sin embargo, persisten áreas que requieren mejoras, particularmente en la aplicación práctica de estos valores en situaciones cotidianas. Se recomienda implementar programas educativos estructurados que involucren tanto a docentes como a las familias, para fomentar una educación en valores sólida y coherente. Estos programas deben centrarse en promover empatía, respeto y la solidaridad, tanto en el contexto escolar como familiar, con el fin de contribuir al desarrollo integral de los estudiantes.
Las estrategias metodológicas en el control emocional en estudiantes de educación básica de una escuela de Guayaquil, 2024
Authors: Martillo Quiroz Yessica Katherine , Criollo Turusina Milton Alfonso
Published: January 2025

El objetivo principal de la investigación fue indagar acerca de la influencia de las estrategias metodológicas utilizadas por los docentes en el control emocional de los estudiantes de 7mo grado. Para ello, se realizó una investigación de tipo básico, cuantitativo, no experimental y descriptivo con. La muestra involucrada estuvo conformada por 10 sujetos de una población de 23 individuos, tomados por un muestreo por juicio. La técnica utilizada fue la encuesta con un cuestionario de 24 pregunta.  Los resultados del estudio mostraron que las estrategias metodológicas utilizadas por los docentes tienen un impacto significativo en el control emocional de los estudiantes, mientras que los estudiantes que recibieron clases con estrategias metodológicas que fomentaban el aprendizaje activo, la participación y la colaboración mostraron mejores niveles de control emocional que los estudiantes que recibieron clases con estrategias metodológicas más tradicionales. En los principales hallazgos en esta variables denominada Influencia de las estrategias metodológicas utilizadas por los docentes en el control emocional, se puede establecer que a través del instrumento aplicado un 66,25% de los encuestados ha expresado que ésta, identifica los esfuerzos existentes relacionados con los proyectos educativos, se precisa el problema o necesidad de inversión, se desarrolla destreza en la búsqueda, selección, análisis y evaluación de la información, adquirir una capacidad creativa e innovadora, al nivel de desarrollo de actividades y actitudes considera que la adaptación constante de sus métodos de enseñanza es esencial para el desarrollo de competencias.