bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EMERGÊNCIA DEBEPHRATELLOIDES SP. (HYMENOPTERA: EURYTOMIDAE) DE SEMENTES DEXYLOPIA AROMATICA (LAM.) MART. (ANNONACEAE) COLETADAS EM FEZES DEDACNIS CAYANA (AVES: COEREBIDAE)
Authors: Perioto N.W.
Published: February 2025

RESUMO É relatada, para a região sudeste do Brasil, a emergência de duas fêmeas de Bephratelloides sp. (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae) obtidas a partir de fezes de Dacnis cayana (Aves: Coerebidae) que continham sementes de Xylopia aromatica (Lam.) Mart. (Annonaceae). Os exemplares de Bephratelloides sp. obtidos apresentavam aparência normal, apesar da passagem das sementes que os continham pelo aparelho digestivo da ave. É sugerido que D. cayana (Aves: Coerebidae) possa atuar como vetor, aumentando o fluxo gênico entre as populações dessa espécie de Bephratelloides.
DOSAGENS DE TANINOS E FENÓIS TOTAIS NOS EXTRATOS ETANÓLICOS DAS FOLHAS E GALHOS DE VITIS VINIFERA
Authors: Felício J.D. , Young M.C.M.
Published: February 2025

RESUMO A dosagem de fenóis totais pelo método de Folin-Denis, nos extratos etanólicos. de folhas e galhos de Vitis vinifera mostraram que os galhos produzem 5,5 vezes mais fenóis que as folhas. Quanto aos taninos pelo método de difusão radial contendo albumina de soro bovino, verificou-se apenas formação de halos de precipitação no extrato dos galhos.
HEPATIC LESIONS IN LAYING HENS CHRONICALLY EXPOSED TO RATIONS CONTAINING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF AFLATOXIN B1
Authors: Oliveira C.A.F. , Reis T.A. , Albuquerque R. , Guerra J.L. , Correa B.
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT The aim of the present work was to study liver changes induced by chronic exposure of laying hens to aflatoxin B1 (AFB ), in view of the paucity of information on the effects of the purified toxin. To that end, four experimental groups were defined, each containing 4 commercial white laying hens (Babcock), which were fed rations containing AFBI at various concentrations (O [control], l 00 µg/kg, 300 µg/kg and 500 µg/ kg) during 60 days. After this period, the birds were fed aflatoxin-free rations for 30 days and subsequently necropsied. The livers of laying hens exposed to AFB1 appeared congested and with signs of degeneration. Histopathology revealed hepatic cell vacuolation with fatty infiltration in all the groups, which was, however, more marked in samples of hens receiving AFB1 and was maximal upon exposure to 500 µg/kg of the mycotoxin. Biliary duct hyperplasia was detected only in birds exposed to 300 and 500 µg/kg of AFB1• The sarne was observed with respect to trabecular disorder, which was more evident in the group treated with the highest dose of AFB1 • The results showed that chronic exposure to concentrations of purified AFBI above 300 µg/kg can induce significant hepatic lesions in young laying hens.
NECROSE EM MILHO (ZEA MAYS L.) OCASIONADA POR BURKHOLDERIA GLADIOU
Authors: Almeida I.M.G. , Fantin G.M. , Beriam L.O.S.
Published: February 2025

RESUMO Em campo de produção de sementes de milho da cultivar Dina 10, safra 90/91, localizado na região de Tambaú, SP, foram observadas, de forma generalizada, plantas apresentando uma necrose úmida das brácteas que atingia o pedúnculo das espigas. Dessas lesões foram obtidas bactérias, cujas colônias eram de coloração creme, que apresentavam um enrugamento não característico de bactérias fitopatogênicas. Essas bactérias mostraram-se patogênicas nas inoculações artificiais realizadas. Testes bioquímicos, culturais, fisiológicos e serológicos, bemcomo eletroforese em gel de poliacrilamida com dodecil sulfato de sódio, permitiram caracterizar o agente causal como Burkholderia gladioli (sin. Pseudomonas gladioli). Cultura de isolado bacteriano está depositada na Coleção de Culturas IBSBF, sob nº 902.
Composite dowels shear connectors for steel-concrete composite beams: a review
Authors: Altoé João Vitor Fioresi , Faria Camila Spagnol de , Petrauski Mateus Couri , Pereira Caio Lopes , Paes José Luiz Rangel , Veríssimo Gustavo de Souza
Published: February 2025

Abstract Composite dowels are shear connectors primarily used in steel-concrete composite beams for building and prefabricated composite bridge construction. This paper aims to investigate the current state-of-the-art and contribute to the development of the topic. The following contributions are derived from this review: the evolution of geometries, the structural behavior, the mechanical design models and the constructive dispositions of the composite dowels. The review focuses on the Puzzle-shape and Clothoidal-shape geometries, which are standardized by German technical approval Z-26.4-56, and on Crestbond. For the latter, an experimental database is also presented. From this literature review, it was possible to identify the main modes of failure of composite dowels under shear, as well as the most recent advances, particularly regarding the use of Puzzle and Clothoidal connectors under tension, shear-tension interaction and close to the concrete surface. At the end of the paper, challenges and gaps in knowledge are identified and future research directions are indicated.
Methemoglobinemia with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Lebedeva A.Yu. , Kurenkov D.A. , Balan V.M. , Baidaev M.A.
Published: February 2025

The authors present treatment of patients with severe secondary methemoglobinemia following drug therapy. This disease manifested itself with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome. Data on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture and treatment approaches are presented. The role of some common drugs that can cause acute and chronic methemoglobinemia with significant hemic hypoxia and life-threatening organ disorders especially in patients with initially burdened vascular anamnesis is considered. Diagnosis of methemoglobinemia in some cases can be difficult due to similarity of symptoms with other common syndromes and no proper vigilance among emergency medical workers.
Influence of pain relief method on the incidnece of postoperative complications after videothoracoscopic anatomical lung resections
Authors: Novikova O.V. , Volchkov V.A. , Petrov A.S. , Boyarkin A.A. , Shakh B.N. , Kovalev S.V.
Published: February 2025

Background. Early recovery of external respiratory function and gavorable postoperative period are essential after VTS anatomical lung resections. High-quality pain relief is important in rehabilitation after surgery, but the effect of analgesia on postoperative complications is unclear. Objective. To determine the influence of regional analgesia methods in multimodal pain relief on complication rate after video-assisted thoracoscopic anatomical lung resection. Material and methods. A prospective randomized study included 84 patients who were randomized into 3 groups depending on postoperative pain relief: group 1 — 28 patients with prolonged paravertebral block (PVB), group 2 — 29 patients with intercostal block (ICB), group 3 — 27 patients without regional methods of pain relief. In all groups, systemic multimodal analgesia was carried out according to the same scheme using narcotic analgesics, NSAIDs and paracetamol. Results. VAS score in the first hours after surgery was significantly lower in groups 1 and 2, where regional methods were used (p>0.001). Subsequently, minimum values remained in the PVB group with significantly smaller amount of administered promedol (p=0.002). The number of postoperative complications was significantly lower in the PVB group — 28% (8/28) (34% (10/29) in the ICB group, 52% (14/27) in the regional anesthesia group) (p=0.047). The most common complications were prolonged air release, hyperexudation and pleuritis that increased duration of pleural drainage. However, pain management and morbidity did not have a significant effect on hospital-stay (p=0.255). Conclusion. Extended PVB promotes more effective pain relief after VTS anatomical pulmonary resections that leads to fewer postoperative complications and reduces duration of pleural drainage.
Deep muscle pain threshold as a possible criterion for assessment of small fiber neuropathy
Authors: Karnishkina O.Yu. , Bukhantseva D.S. , Didur E.A. , Lytochkina S.V. , Deffo A.E.D. , Karelov A.E. , Babenko A.Yu. , Dobretsov M.G.
Published: February 2025

Currently, diagnostic methods for early stages of small fiber neuropathy are limited. Objective. To determine reference values for assessing distal (dorsum of the foot) deep muscle pain pressure thresholds in apparently healthy individuals. Material and methods. Sixty-five apparently healthy individuals aged 18—60 years (42 women and 23 men) were studied. PPT was measured using manual mechanical algometer FDK5 (Wagner Instruments, USA) with semicircular smooth applicator. The testing site was dorsum of the foot approximately 0.5—1 cm below the arcuate artery between metatarsal bones of the 3rd and 4th toes. Results. Age of men and women was similar (28.4±2.2 and 26.4±1.6 years, respectively). Men were taller and had higher weight and body mass index (BMI). However, PPT of the right and left feet did not differ from each other and did not depend on BMI. Mean PPT was similar in men and women. In the entire sample (men and women), distribution of PPT was satisfactorily (R2=0.742) described by normal Gaussian curve with a peak at 1.76 kg/cm2 and standard deviation 0.49 kg/cm2. Conclusions. The proposed method allows us to determine deep muscle pain thresholds of the dorsum of the foot with minimal activation of nociceptors of large blood vessels, periosteum or tendons. The method can be used for early diagnosis of muscle hyperalgesia as one of the signs of small fiber neuropathy.
Perioperative management of patients with concomitant heart valve disease (2nd revision). Clinical guidelines of the All-Russian Public Organization “Federation of Anesthesiologists and Reanimatologists” (Part 2)
Authors: Zabolotskikh I.B. , Bautin A.E. , Bayalieva A.Zh. , Grigoryev S.V. , Zamyatin M.N. , Kirov M.Yu. , Kuzovlev A.N. , Lebedinskii K.M.
Published: February 2025

Perioperative management of patients with concomitant heart valve disease is a serious problem considering different hemodynamic changes following valvular lesions. Considering modern data, we updated features of clinical and instrumental preoperative assessment of these patients. Guidelines on prevention of thrombosis, infectious endocarditis and intraoperative monitoring are given. Details on perioperative management of different frequent valvular diseases including preoperative management, goals of anesthesia, choice of optimal anesthesia technique and drugs are presented.
Perioperative silent strokes in carotid artery surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Smirnova A.V. , Berikashvili L.B. , Polyakov P.A. , Yadgarov M.Ya. , Shemetova M.M. , Makarevich D.G. , Kuzovlev A.N. , Kadantseva K.K. , Likhvantsev V.V.
Published: February 2025

Background. Carotid artery (CA) atherosclerosis is responsible for up to 20% of all cases of cerebral ischemia and often requires surgical intervention. An important issue in contemporary medicine is perioperative silent brain infarctions (covert strokes) associated with postoperative neurocognitive disorders and subsequent ischemic strokes. Objective. To determine the frequency of covert strokes following elective CA surgery and to identify risk factors for this outcome. Material and methods. A meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane Collaboration’s protocols. Literature searching was performed using PubMed (Medline) and Cochrane Library (CENTRAL) databases. Searching was supplemented by snowball sampling methods (Litmaps web application). The risk of systematic bias was assessed using the CLARITY tool. Internal validity and evidence level were evaluated using the GRADE system. Results. Analysis included 27 studies and 5644 patients. The incidence of covert strokes after CA surgery was 19%. Risk factors for this complication were diabetes mellitus (p<0.001) and hypertensive disease (p=0.036). Statin intake was a protective factor (p=0.012). Covert stroke detection rate was significantly higher for MRI compared to CT (22% versus 3%, p<0.001). The incidence of covert stroke after CA stenting was 38% compared to 10% after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) (p<0.001). The incidence of covert stroke was 3.75 (95% CI 2.89; 4.87) times higher after CA stenting compared to CEA (relative risk reduction [RRR] 73.3%, p<0.001). Conclusion. About 20% of patients experience perioperative covert stroke (high evidence level) in elective CA surgery. The risk of covert stroke is 3.75 times higher for CA stenting compared to CEA (moderate evidence level). Moreover, 3 out of 4 covert strokes in patients with CA stenting could be avoided by changing the type of surgical intervention.
South African nursing students' awareness and knowledge of the occupational therapy profession.
Authors: Mthembu Thuli , Nkosi-Mafutha Nokuthula Gloria , Maunye Julia Theira
Published: February 2025

Background: Interprofessional education is a growing field of knowledge that promotes collaborative competenciesamong healthcare professionals within a South African context. Occupational therapists and nurses work together toenhance patient care. However, little is known about nursing students' awareness of occupational therapy.Aim: The study assessed the level of awareness and general knowledge of nursing students regarding the occupationaltherapy profession as part of interprofessional collaborative practice.Methods: A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional survey design was conducted using a paper-based self-administeredquestionnaire with nursing students recruited from the Western Cape, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga provinces. The StatisticalPackage Social Sciences was used for quantitative analysis and content analysis was used for the qualitative comments.Results: A response rate of 90.60% (n=299) was achieved. Of the respondents, 87.5% (n=262) were aware of occupationaltherapy, while more than half 57.5% (n=172) indicated that they know an occupational therapist. The findings showed thatinterprofessional education provided the respondents with opportunities to learn and collaborate with other students.Two-thirds of the respondents, 66.9% (n=200) indicated that they never engaged in an interprofessional module duringtheir training.Conclusion: Nursing students who had been exposed to interprofessional education had substantial general knowledgethat occupational therapists collaborate with other professionals to improve the quality of life using activities as part ofthe interventions.
Navigating compliance waters: Introduction to POPIA, HIPAA and GDPR for oral health practitioners
Authors: Makhubele KC
Published: February 2025

In the complex field of oral healthcare, the regulatory landscape is always changing, creating both difficulties and possibilities for dentists and other stakeholders. Understanding and managing the currents of regulatory compliance becomes critical to the success and sustainability of dental offices. Dental professionals and stakeholders must follow regulations to preserve patient rights, provide excellent care and maintain healthcare systems integrity. These standards cover a wide range of topics, from data protection and patient confidentiality to billing procedures and infection control. Maintaining compliance in dentistry requires understanding local, national and international regulations. Dentists and oral health stakeholders must constantly modify their practices to meet the ever-changing compliance landscape, addressing not only present rules but also predicting and preparing for future alterations in regulatory requirements.
Professionalism in South African Dental Practice
Authors: Wood Neil
Published: February 2025

A thriving healthcare system is built on professionalism, which influences the standard of patient treatment and promotes confidence among healthcare professionals. It is based on a holistic approach and includes a dynamic set of values and characteristics that are focused on the patient and the pursuit of excellence. Professionalism, which extends to include the entire field of dentistry, is fundamentally still anchored on the ethical provision of healthcare services. In the field of dentistry, professionalism refers to a multidimensional strategy centred on patient care, evidence-based procedures and the never-ending pursuit of excellence. Integrity, honesty and transparency are the cornerstones of ethical dental care delivery. Dental practitioners must make judgments that are based on what is best for their patients while also respecting their autonomy and rights. This involves navigating difficult ethical conundrums.
Mobile phone hygiene practices in healthcare settings: A mapping review
Authors: Khan Saadika B , Isaacs Qaanita
Published: February 2025

The aim of this review was to map the evidence related to knowledge, attitude, and hygiene practices of healthcare workers regarding mobile phones in a healthcare setting.
Possibilities for Underground Storage of Natural Gas near the Kansas River Valley
Authors: Goebel E.D. , Jewett J.M>
Published: February 2025

Possible underground natural gas storage sites near the Kansas River Valley are discussed and presently active projects are reviewed. Structural and stratigraphic conditions are favorable for storage near the larger cities in the valley. Artificial (mined) cavities can be used.
Subsurface Geologic Cross Section of Paleozoic Rocks from Butler County to Stafford County, Kansas
Authors: Adkison W.L.
Published: February 2025

The cross section extends across south-central Kansas from the Zenith-Peace Creek oil field on the southeastern flank of the Central Kansas Uplift in Stafford County eastward across the north-central part of the Sedgwick Basin to the Augusta oil field on the Nemaha Anticline in Butler County. Lithologic composition and general structural attitude of the Paleozoic rocks are shown by sample logs of 19 wells on sea level datum at a vertical scale of 1 inch equals 200 feet and a horizontal scale of 1 inch equals 3 miles. Detailed descriptions of the samples of each well are given in the appendix.
The Paleozoic rocks range in thickness from about 3,000 feet to at least 4,714 feet and represent all systems except the Silurian. Strata of Permian age, as much as 2,440 feet thick, consist mainly of shale in the upper part, anhydrite and salt in the middle part, and limestone, dolomite, and shale in the lower part. Rocks of Pennsylvanian age, 1,319 to 2,061 feet thick, are mostly limestone and shale but include some sandstone. In the eastern part of the cross section the Pennsylvanian rocks are subdivided in part into formations composed mainly of limestone or shale, but many of the stratigraphic contacts become obscure to the west because of a considerable increase in the percentage of limestone. Rocks of Mississippian age, 0 to 408 feet thick, are characterized by limestone and dolomite that is cherty in large part. The Chattanooga Shale of Devonian and Mississippian age is 0 to 226 feet thick and is chiefly shale. Strata of Ordovician age, about 570 to 615 feet thick, are mostly cherty dolomite but include some sandstone, shale, and limestone, mainly in the uppermost part. Rocks of Cambrian age, about 300 feet thick, are chiefly dolomite but include a basal sandstone as much as 60 feet thick. Precambrian rocks, penetrated in two wells, are mostly granite and quartzite.
Major structural features along the cross section include the Augusta Anticline, which is a part of the Nemaha Anticline, the southern end of the Voshell Anticline, arid the southeastern flank of the Central Kansas Uplift. These structures developed mainly after rocks of Mississippian age were deposited and before rocks of Des Moines age (Middle Pennsylvanian) were laid down. Strata of Des Moines age unconformably overlie rocks of Late Mississippian age in the central part of the cross section, the Chattanooga Shale at the western end, and rocks of Middle Ordovician age at the eastern end.
In the area adjacent to the cross section, oil and gas in commercial quantity was first discovered on the Augusta Anticline in 1914, and many other oil and gas fields have subsequently been found in this area. Within 2 miles of the line of the cross section, oil or gas is produced from rocks of Ordovician, Devonian, Mississippian, and Pennsylvanian ages, but the largest production has been from rocks of Ordovician age.
Measuring Spatial Dependence with Semivariograms
Authors: Olea R.A.
Published: February 2025

The semivariogram is a measure of statistical dependence and is closely related to the autocorrelogram. It is particularly suitable for analysis of spatial functions that describe natural phenomena characterized by a geographic distribution and variations which arc in part continuous and in part stochastic. If the phenomenon is sampled at regular intervals along lines, important statistical parameters can be estimated from the semivariogram.
“Nem peixe?”: investigações da vegafobia experienciada por vegetarianos e veganos
Authors: Félix Gabriella Silva , Aléssio Renata Lira dos Santos , Eskinazi Renan Harmes
Published: February 2025

INTRODUÇÃO: A vegafobia é um fenômeno social caracterizado pelo preconceito e discriminação contra pessoas vegetarianas e veganas. OBJETIVO: Esta pesquisa exploratória teve como objetivo analisar relatos de experiências desses grupos para comparar as maneiras de compreender a vegafobia e de atribuir significados a suas vivências nas relações intra e intergrupais. MÉTODO: Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 4 pessoas vegetarianas e 4 que aderem ao veganismo, na faixa-etária de 22 a 31 anos. Os relatos foram analisados pela análise temática, considerando as formas de manifestação da vegafobia, suas consequências e possíveis motivações. RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÃO: Os temas centrais identificados incluem a descredibilização, evidenciada pela ridicularização e conflitos familiares enfrentados por vegetarianos e veganos. Também foram apontadas consequências emocionais, como cansaço, tédio, incômodo e vergonha, que podem resultar em afastamento social e antecipação de interações desagradáveis. Além disso, o desconforto moral e a desinformação foram destacados, relacionados a sentimentos de ameaça, incoerência e preocupação excessiva que podem inviabilizar o movimento. CONCLUSÃO: Neste estudo, os veganos relataram mais conflitos ético-políticos e manifestação de vegafobia mais frequente dentro do próprio movimento, além de recorrerem a mais mecanismos compensatórios para lidar com a discriminação. Ambos os grupos relataram desconforto, incômodo e forneceram explicações sobre este tema de maneira semelhante. Sugere-se que futuras pesquisas aprofundem a relação entre vegafobia e outros tipos de preconceito, especialmente considerando fatores socioeconômicos, para melhor compreensão desse fenômeno social.
The interplay of belief and skepticism in advancing science and addressing global health challenges
Authors: Andrade Bruno Bezerril
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT | CONTEXT: Belief and skepticism, often seen as opposing forces, both play crucial roles in shaping scientific inquiry and addressing global health challenges. Belief provides ethical frameworks, fosters cooperation, and inspires compassion, while skepticism nurtures intellectual humility, critical thinking, and empirical rigor. CONCEPTUALIZATION: This article explores how these philosophical and spiritual frameworks, despite their apparent differences, mutually enrich the scientific endeavor. By integrating principles of faith, agnosticism, and organized skepticism, I examine their influence on ethics, motivation, societal development, and practical applications in medicine and global health. Through this synthesis, I highlight how these perspectives converge to support a science driven by evidence, empathy, and a commitment to the greater good.
Fixation & Tissue Processing Protocol v1
Authors: Ambli Dalmo Roy
Published: February 2025

Fixation & Tissue Processing Protocol
Metaphors in Indonesian and Acehnese proverbs of similar meanings: Semantic and cultural analyses
Authors: Iskandar Denni , Islahuddin Islahuddin , Harun Mohd. , Yusuf Yusri , Subhayni Subhayni , Nurrahmah Nurrahmah
Published: February 2025

Metaphors are vital in proverbs because they reflect the relationship between language, meaning, and the speakers' culture. Proverbs often capture shared societal values and worldviews, and metaphors within them serve as linguistic features to conceptualize and communicate life experiences. This research aimed to compare the use of metaphors in Indonesian proverbs (IPs) and Acehnese proverbs (APs) with similar meanings to explore how cultural differences influence metaphorical choices in language. This qualitative descriptive study collected data on IPs and APs from literature and 10 informants who are native Acehnese speakers, aged 50-60 years, with extensive knowledge of APs. The data were analyzed using semantic theory rooted in Geeraerts’ Prism Model (2002) and Levi-Strauss’s cultural theory. The analysis reveals that several IPs and APs with similar meanings utilized the same metaphorical reference domains, such as objects, plants, animals, spatial actions, and states, indicating a shared conceptualization of life experiences between Indonesian and Acehnese societies. However, some variations of metaphor types were employed in terms of space, plant, water, and animal, indicating their attribution to cultural differences and geographical factors. This research emphasizes the relationship between language, culture, and societal mindsets. It shows the importance of preserving proverbs as a cultural heritage that reflects local wisdom and cross-cultural conceptions of life experiences. The comparison of metaphors in Indonesian and Acehnese proverbs highlights how cultural and environmental factors shape metaphorical expressions, implying that proverbs preserve local knowledge and values while reflecting the diversity of regional identities within Indonesian society.
Intervención arqueológica, estudio constructivo y restitución volumétrica de la torre-puerta bajomedieval del Pont del Vidre (Llíria, Valencia)
Authors: Sánchez Signes Miquel , Vicente Gabarda Miguel , Pérez Milián Ramiro
Published: February 2025

The Pont del Vidre gate-tower is a defensive construction dating from the 14th century, belonging to the Christian walled circuit of Llíria, Valencia. Until 2020 it was in a poor state of conservation, which led to an action aimed at its archaeological and constructive study and its enhancement, with the aim of establishing its dating, function and the characteristics of its masonry. In this way, a faithful restitution of its original appearance could be undertaken and its relationship with its surroundings could be better understood. Measurements and techniques were recovered that provide us with a great deal of information. This important landmark of late medieval Llíria, an intermediate agricultural town in the Kingdom of Valencia, and the evolution of the tower up to the present day are presented.
Comment on “Estimating the Maximum Magnitude of Induced Earthquakes in the Groningen Gas Field, the Netherlands” by Julian Bommer, Jan van Elk, and Mark Zoback
Authors: Vlek Charles
Published: February 2025

In their “Estimating the maximum magnitude of induced earthquakes in the Groningen gas field, the Netherlands,” Bommer, van Elk, and Zoback (BvEZ) present good reasons to revise the 2022 expert-panel assessment of the maximum possible earthquake magnitude (Mmax) in the Groningen gas field, but their timing (August 2024) and authorship are remarkable. Here, it is argued that: (1) induced Mmax arises from a changing seismic source, (2) effective safety communication requires clarification of the practical meaning of “logic tree,” “expert weight,” and “possible” versus “expected,” (3) multivariate sensitivity analysis is needed to appreciate the implications of Mmax, for example, surface (vibratory) ground movements, (4) independent peer review may be useful but too much asked, and that (5) possible conservatism in Mmax assessment may be due to (costly) precautionary reasoning under uncertainty. The importance of balanced multiparty risk communication is emphasized. Concluding remarks are about institutional responsibilities for (apparently) insufficient Mmax assessment in 2022, the implications of BvEZ’s current re-evaluation for further building reinforcement and restoration policies for Groningen, and the desirability of reviving the expert assessment process on Mmax, to validate BvEZ’s main proposal that, for Groningen, 3.6≤Mmax≤4.1. After the field’s recent closure, ever observable Mmax will probably never exceed the historical earthquake magnitude of 3.6 near Huizinge in 2012.
Reply to “Comment on ‘Estimating the Maximum Magnitude of Induced Earthquakes in the Groningen Gas Field, the Netherlands’ by Julian J. Bommer, Jan van Elk, and Mark D. Zoback” by Charles Vlek
Authors: Bommer Julian J. , van Elk Jan , Zoback Mark D.
Published: February 2025

In Bommer et al. (2024), we presented a critical review of the process through which the current logic tree for the maximum magnitude used in seismic hazard and risk calculations for induced earthquakes in Groningen was obtained. The article intended to initiate a discussion for which our premise is that the current maximum magnitude distribution may be excessively conservative, impacting both the quantitative risk assessment and the public and regulatory perception of risk. In his Comment, Vlek (2024b) misrepresents our article and makes inferences that have no basis in our article. He also puts forward numerous ideas, many of which have no connection to our article and others of which seem to reflect statements that we make, despite having recently published a discursive article on this very topic. There are several serious technical weaknesses in the comment, which we explain in this reply to minimize the confusion that the comment could create.
Remote Single-Station Seismic Monitoring of the July–October 2022 Earthquake Swarm at Ta‘ū Volcano, American Samoa
Authors: Yoon Clara E. , Skoumal Robert J. , Michael Andrew J. , Jolly Arthur D. , Ellis Andria P. , Downs Drew T. , Dotray Peter J. , Deligne Natalia I. , Chang Jefferson C. , Bennington Ninfa , Wech Aaron , Haney Matthew , Hotovec-Ellis Alicia J. , Lutu-McMoore Elinor , Langkilde Marcus
Published: February 2025

From July to October 2022, a noneruptive volcanic earthquake swarm occurred within ∼15 km of Ta‘ū Island, located in eastern American Samoa. Felt reports from residents were the only available information about the swarm when it started, as American Samoa lacked a seismic monitoring network. We developed a consistent single-station catalog for the entire swarm, using seismic data from the nearest station IU.AFI, ∼250 km away. We applied the EQTransformer deep-learning model (Mousavi et al., 2020), automatically picking Pn and Sn arrivals on IU.AFI continuous data. We retained only events with Sn–Pn times of 22.5–25 s, consistent with the expected locations based on felt reports, then detected smaller swarm events with subsequent template-matching. This single-station catalog characterized the swarm’s onset and escalation to peak activity before a multiagency field response team installed a local seismic network in mid-August 2022. This permanent seismic network captured the swarm’s decline. EQTransformer identified short S–P times on the first two locally deployed seismometers, both Raspberry Shake sensors, to constrain the swarm’s distance from Ta‘ū Island. Modern seismological processing methods, combined with basic observations such as felt reports, can quickly contribute useful information during an earthquake response in a poorly monitored region.
Mengukur Kepuasan dan Loyalitas Mahasiswa melalui Kualitas Pelayanan Administrasi Politeknik Negeri Jakarta
Authors: Priambodo Sujiwo , Hartoyo Hartoyo , Rozz Sylvia
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the impact of service quality on student satisfaction and its subsequent effect on student loyalty at Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ). A survey method was employed, with a sample of 312 respondents selected using purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with LISREL software to assess the relationships between the variables. The findings reveal that service quality has a positive and significant impact on student satisfaction, which, in turn, significantly influences student loyalty. Specifically, the dimensions of service quality, such as tangible aspects, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, were found to play critical roles in shaping students' perceptions of satisfaction and their subsequent loyalty to the institution. These results provide valuable insights for Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, suggesting that improvements in service quality can lead to enhanced student satisfaction and foster long-term student loyalty. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the institution focus on continuous improvement of its service quality, particularly in the areas identified as most influential, to build stronger relationships with students and improve overall institutional performance.
Analysis of an Immersive Virtual Environment in Education: Perceptions of Usability, Functionality, Interactivity, and Educational Impact Across Genders
Authors:   Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru, Benjamín Maraza-Quispe
Published: February 2025

The objective of the research was to analyze perceptions of an immersive virtual environment in terms of usability, functionality, interactivity, motivation, educational content, and educational impact across genders in the teaching-learning processes of human anatomy and physiology at a university in Peru. A quantitative approach was used, with a pre-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. The sample included 44 university students (20 men and 24 women) who used the virtual environment as part of their learning process. A structured questionnaire based on a Likert scale was developed to evaluate dimensions such as usability, functionality, interactivity, motivation, educational content, and gender-related impact. The collected data were compared across genders to identify differences in perceptions. The results showed that the immersive virtual environment was positively perceived by students, with scores ranging from 3.5 to 4.2 in terms of usability, functionality, interactivity, motivation, and educational content. Women rated the environment more favorably than men, highlighting the need to adjust certain design aspects to better meet user expectations. In conclusion, the immersive virtual environment proved to be an effective tool for improving student engagement and learning experiences, significantly contributing to the development of motivation. However, adjustments in its design are needed to maximize its effectiveness and ensure a more equitable and optimal educational experience for all users.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Associated with Pulmonary Hypertension: A Case Report on Diagnostic Challenges and Follow-Up Recommendations
Authors: Krishnan Sathish
Published: February 2025

Background:
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is an insidious continuous interstitial lung disease presenting histologically with fibrous deposition, and the linings of alveolar sac in the lungs leading to respiratory failure. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is one complication of IPF that often exacerbates symptoms and worsens prognosis. The association between IPF and PH still necessitates improved diagnostic approaches and tailored treatment approaches.
Case Presentation:
A 60-year-old male presented with complaints of severe dyspnea of severe dyspnea, tiredness, and orthopnea. Objective examination showed acrocyanosis, JVP elevation, and loud P2. On the chest radiograph and HRCT of the lungs, showed interstitial infiltrates with honeycombing and traction bronchiolectasis, which confirmed IPF. Echocardiogram and right heart catheterization confirmed PH, with the mean pulmonary arterial pressure recording at 45mmHg, while lung function tests showed decreased FVC, TLC and DLCO.
Outcome:
The patient was initiated on antifibrotic therapy, pirfenidone and pulmonary vasodilator (sildenafil). Over a six-month period, patient showed improvements in exercise capacity, dyspnea, and oxygenation. Prompt recognition and individualized treatment approach is needed in patient with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) progress.
Conclusion:
The patient herein highlights the importance of early identification and intervention of PH in IPF patients. A multidisciplinary approach with vasodilators and antifibrotic therapy are needed to improve symptoms, slow disease progression and improving on quality of life.
From thread to yarn, and yarn to thread: a complex case of persistent left superior vena cava
Authors: Dołęga Julia , Lekston Natalia , Krzywiecka Karolina , Machnik Aleksandra , Mizia-Stec Katarzyna
Published: February 2025

Wprowadzenie

Przetrwała lewa żyła główna górna (persistent left superior vena cava – PLSVC) jest rzadką anomalią krążenia żylnego, wynikającą z nieprawidłowości w embriogenezie. Występuje u 0,3–0,5% ogólnej populacji oraz nawet u 4,3% pacjentów z wadami serca. Powstaje na skutek połączenia lewej żyły podobojczykowej i żyły szyjnej wewnętrznej, przechodzi przez lewą stronę śródpiersia i zazwyczaj uchodzi do prawego przedsionka przez zatokę wieńcową. Zwykle jest bezobjawowa i często wykrywana przypadkowo podczas badań obrazowych układu krążenia. Może współistnieć z ubytkiem przegrody międzyprzedsionkowej (atrial septal defect – ASD).

Opis przypadku

52-letnia pacjentka z utrwalonym migotaniem przedsionków, przebytym udarem niedokrwiennym lewej półkuli mózgu, niekontrolowanym nadciśnieniem tętniczym i rozpoznanym ASD typu 2 została skierowana na izolcję żył płucnych (pulmonary vein isolation – PVI) z powodu objawowej arytmii o nasileniu IIb według European Heart Rhythm Association i klasy II według New York Heart Association. Po nieudanej PVI podjęto próbę kardiowersji farmakologicznej, a następnie elektrycznej, która jedynie tymczasowo przywróciła rytm zatokowy. Badanie echokardiograficzne wykazało umiarkowaną niedomykalność zastawki trójdzielnej i powiększoną zatokę wieńcową. Zlecono wykonanie tomografii komputerowej serca, ujawniając obecność PLSVC, do której uchodzi lewa żyła płucna górna, z przesunięciem przegrody międzyprzedsionkowej w prawo i drożnym otworem owalnym (patent foramen ovale – PFO). Po konsultacji kardiochirurgicznej pacjentka została zakwalifikowana do korekcji wady.

Wnioski

PLSVC może towarzyszyć wadom wrodzonym takim jak ASD typu 2/PFO, co ma znaczenie w leczeniu arytmii oraz korekcji wad. Powiększona zatoka wieńcowa w echokardiografii powinna budzić podejrzenie PLSVC. Obecność PLSVC jest istotna przy umieszczaniu urządzeń z centralnym dostępem żylnym, ponieważ może stanowić trudności.
Konstytucyjność ograniczenia dostępu do świadczeń zdrowotnych a mechanizm szczepień obowiązkowych jako element współczesnego modelu przeciwdziałania zagrożeniom epidemicznym
Authors: Kuźnicka-Błaszkowska Dominika
Published: February 2025

Autorka analizuje kwestię ograniczenia dostępu do świadczeń zdrowotnych w przypadku niepoddania się mechanizmowi szczepień obowiązkowych. Celem jest wskazanie, czy osobom, które nie poddały się szczepieniom obowiązkowym, można odmówić realizacji innych świadczeń zdrowotnych lub dostępu do określonych usług publicznych. Poprzez wykorzystanie formalno-dogmatycznej metody badawczej oraz analizę obowiązkowych przepisów i wyroków sądowych, autorka wskazuje na problemy konstytucyjne związane z aktualnie obowiązującą metodą ustanawiania szczepień obowiązkowych. W wyniku przeprowadzonej analizy autorka udowadnia, że chociaż odmowa dostępu do określonych świadczeń publicznych jest możliwa w przypadku osób, które nie poddają się szczepieniom obowiązkowym, sytuacja taka nie może mieć miejsca w przypadku świadczeń zdrowotnych. Odmowa wykonania świadczeń zdrowotnych jest w sposób szczegółowy uregulowana przez ustawodawcę i Komisję Etyki Lekarskiej, i nie obejmuje prawa do odmowy wykonania świadczenia niezaszczepionym pacjentom.
Kwestionowanie przez organ rentowy pracowniczego tytułu do ubezpieczenia społecznego, ocenianego z perspektywy ciąży ubezpieczonej
Authors: Bakalarz Tomasz
Published: February 2025

Prezentowany tekst dotyczy weryfikacji zgłoszonego tytułu podlegania ubezpieczeniom społecznym z perspektywy ciąży ubezpieczonej. Rozwija utrwaloną w orzecznictwie tezę, że ciąża nie wyklucza podjęcia przez ubezpieczoną zatrudnienia, nawet jeśli wiąże się z wysoce prawdopodobnym ziszczeniem się ryzyka socjalnego i stanowi instrumentalne działanie ubezpieczonej nakierowane na uzyskanie zabezpieczenia społecznego. Autor zaznacza, że trudność dokonania weryfikacji tak powstałego tytułu wynika nie tyle z wykładni prawa, co z trafności ustaleń faktycznych nierzadko ocenianych przez pryzmat stereotypu uogólnienia.
ON SOME SPECIES OF XANTHOLININI FROM MEXICO AND SOUTH AMERICA, DESCRIPPTION OF TWO NEW GENERA AND FOURTEEN NEW SPECIES, NEW COMBINATION AND NEW SYNONYMIE (COLEOPTERA STAPHYLINIDAE)
Authors: BORDONI ARNALDO
Published: February 2025

The author estates the result of the study of the type material of the genera Thyreocephalus and Eulissus from Mexico (1 species) and South America (30 species) in the Sharp and Bernhauer collections and some specimens of my private collection and Matejicek collection, for a total of 31 species of whom 14 new to science. New combinations and new synonymies are suggested. Thyreocephalus jekelii Guérin-Ménetriés is new reord for Ecuador; Eulissus chalybaeus Mannerheim is new record for Costa Rica; Eulissus colombicus (Bernhauer) is new record for French Guyana. Key Words: Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Xantholinini, Thyreocephalus, Eulissus, new genera, new species, new combination, new synonymie, Mexico, South America.
VISITOR OR PEST? PRESENCE OF CALLOPISTROMYA ANNULIPES (DIPTERA ULIDIIDAE) IN ITALY
Authors: SALVI GAIA , ANCILLOTTO LEONARDO , GONNELLINI GAIA , RECCHILUNGO MARTINA CHIARA , ROVERSI PIO FEDERICO , MOSCONI FABIO
Published: February 2025

The use of citizen science is one of the easiest tools to adopt to obtain data on the presence and distribution of species, besides involving people in natural history studies. By exploiting images uploaded to a range of websites, portals, and/or social networks by a non-specialist public (i.e., citizen scientists), it is possible to build range maps of target species and possibly reconstruct chronological changes in distributions. These data, although often obtained in a non-systematic way, are thus very useful for obtaining data on the spread of species outside of their native range and in some cases on their ecology and biology. In this work, through the analysis of reports by non-specialists found online, we summarize and update all the available knowledge on the presence of an invasive Dipteran in Italy, namely Callopistromyia annulipes (Macquart, 1855) (Diptera: Tephritoidea: Ulidiidae). The species is native to North America and rapidly spreading throughout Europe, as also evident by our chronological analysis of Italian records; furthermore, we formulate outline potential future research lines aimed at understanding whether the species has a negative impact on the ecosystems it has invaded. Key Words: alien species, introduced insect species, peacock fly, citizen science.
PHLOEOSINUS ARMATUS REITTER (COLEOPTERA CURCULIONIDAE SCOLYTINAE) AND ITS ASSOCIATED FUNGAL COMMUNITY COLONIZING CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS L. IN TUSCANY (ITALY)
Authors: TOCCAFONDI PAOLO , PENNACCHIO FABRIZIO , LUONGO LAURA , BINAZZI FRANCESCO , GARAGUSO IVANA , MERCURI ISABELLA , VITALE SALVATORE
Published: February 2025

Cupressus sempervirens L., is native to the eastern Mediterranean basin and the Middle East. In the last decades, this plant has suffered severe and widespread damages produced by the virulent mitosporic fungus, Seiridium cardinale responsible for a pandemic disease referred to as “Cypress canker”. Since then, many studies have been conducted on insect vectors and associated plant pathogens but knowledge on the relationship between bark beetles and Cupressaceae-related fungi remains still scarce. In this work, ecological and bio-ethological observations were reported to shed light on the complex behavior of the bark beetle Phloeosinus armatus and its interactions with C. sempervirens in five selected sites of Tuscany. Moreover, the fungal communities associated with both P. armatus adults and its gallery systems were morphologically and molecularly investigated. Pestalotiopsis, Geosmithia and Penicillium were the most frequently recorded fungal taxa. Key Words: Bark beetle, Mediterranean Cypress, pest distribution, pathogenic fungi.
Successful Management of Bilateral Subdural Hematoma: Combining Bilateral Middle Meningeal Arteries Embolization and Unilateral Burr Hole Craniostomy—A Case Report
Authors: Soetanto Gameliel Wibowo , Lilikwatil Pieter Melchias Jacob , Usman Fritz Sumantri
Published: February 2025

Highlight:

The approach to bilateral SDH management was still tailor-made, especially in the elderly, due to the benefit of reducing intracranial pressure and the risk of increased complications and recurrent bleeding.
In cases of bilateral SDH, middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization before surgery may increase the favorable outcome and lower the risk of SDH rebleeding.

 
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Subdural hematoma (SDH) is frequently seen in the elderly population. Although anticoagulant use and traumatic brain injury are recognized risk factors, the exact cause of subdural hematomas in certain cases remains unknown. Furthermore, unilateral or bilateral hemispheres may be involved in SDH, which can occur acutely or gradually. The old age group’s SDH profile, which includes several comorbidities, may complacte surgery, the gold standard for treatment. Embolization of the middle meningeal artery (MMA) may be a treatment option because it is safer and has a higher success rate in terms of improvement compared to complications. It can be done as either a standalone procedure or an adjuvant to surgery. Case: An elderly male patient experienced acute left-sided weakness that worsened over three days. Imaging revealed bilateral SDH, with symptomatic chronic SDH on the right side, asymptomatic acute SDH on the left side, and midline shift. Bilateral MMA embolization was done, followed by burr hole craniostomy, which resulted in clinical and radiological improvement throughout a three-month post-intervention period. Conclusion:MMA embolization can improve clinical outcomes and prevent recurrent bleeding, which makes it a potential treatment option for severe symptomatic SDH, especially in patients with comorbidities.
Geomorphology of Pereiro Massif, Northeast Brazil
Authors: Brito Edmundo Rodrigues de , Bastos Frederico de Holanda , Claudino Sales Vanda Carneiro de , Cordeiro Abner Monteiro Nunes , Siame Lionel
Published: February 2025

The Pereiro Massif, located in northeastern Brazil, has a lithostructural evolution resulting from different cycles, with records related to the Brazilian (Neoproterozoic) orogenic cycles, as well as Mesozoic tectonic events and Cenozoic climatic and depositional cycles. Understanding the morphogenesis and morphostructural characterization of the Pereiro Massif involved understanding how the structural and lithological constraints present in the deformation zones of the Precambrian basement, with a preferential NE-SW direction, act in directing the denudational processes responsible for the topographic downwearing due to Cenozoic climatic variations. The analysis of structural conditions allowed the establishment of two macro geomorphological units, subdivided into 5 sub-units, considering the drainage morphometry using the Slope x Extent Index (RDE). Denudation rates, analyzed based on the production of cosmogenic nuclides (10Be) and age measurements by Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) were also adopted in the analysis of the geomorphological evolution of the massif. The main results obtained suggests that the Pereiro Massif is under structural control related to Cretaceous and Cenozoic reactivations, which intensified the denudation processes in the massif, especially in its eastern part, where denudation rates are higher, leaving no clear evidence of neotectonic activity in the morphogenesis and mosphostructure of Pereiro.