bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gut health and skin health connection: a case of probiotic-associated contact dermatitis resolution. Implications for radiation therapy
Authors: Badolato Renee , Ruggiero Marco
Published: December 2024

This case report describes a 41-year-old woman with a history of chronic contact dermatitis who experienced significant improvement after taking a specialized probiotic supplement. The patient was initially diagnosed with a postpartum kidney and urinary tract infection (UTI) and was prescribed a course of natural therapy that included the probiotic. Within three weeks of taking the probiotic, the patient's contact dermatitis symptoms, including redness and itching, were completely resolved. The probiotic used in this case was a Freeze-Dried Bravo supplement, characterized by its unique microbial biodiversity and immune-modulating properties. The resolution of the dermatitis, in conjunction with the patient's UTI resolution, suggests a potential link between the gut microbiome and immune system function. Given that contact dermatitis is a common side effect of radiation therapy, these findings could have significant implications for the management of this condition in patients undergoing radiation treatment. Further research is warranted to explore the potential benefits of probiotic supplementation in mitigating radiation-induced skin damage.
FERRITIN IN THE BLOOD OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: A MARKER OF INFLAMMATION OR ANEMIA?
Authors:   Bogomolets National medical university, Kyiv, Ukraine, Natrus L.V. , Tsybulskyi V.S. ,   Shupyk National University of Health Care of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Hanyuk V.M. ,   Bogomolets National medical university, Kyiv, Ukraine, Panchenko Iu.O. ,   Shupyk National University of Health Care of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2024

Measuring the ferritin content in the blood is the most informative test for detecting iron deficiency and is recommended by the protocols for the diagnosis of anemia. However, ferritin as a marker of acute and chronic inflammation is nonspecifically increased in various inflammatory conditions. Mechanisms reflecting the significant role of chronic low-intensity inflammation in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are being actively studied. Our aim was to analyze the content of ferritin in the plasma of patients with different stages of diabetic retinopathy (DR) on the background of T2DM in comparison with hemogram indicators and inflammatory markers. Ferritin content in blood plasma was determined by enzyme immunoassay in 106 patients with non-proliferative DR, moderate and progressive proliferative DR. The patients showed an increase in ferritin content relative to the control group and a progressive increase with deepening of the stage of retinopathy. In the group of moderate proliferative DR, the indicator was higher than the control by 23%, and in the group of progressive proliferative DR by 26%. The difference in ferritin content was observed in patients depending on gender. In men, an increase in ferritin content was found by 1.6 times relative to the value in women, in groups of proliferative DR, the indicators differed by 1.1 and 1.3 times. Indicators of the number of erythrocytes and hemoglobin content in the blood of male patients had a tendency to decrease compared to similar indicators of healthy men. In patients with T2DM, the ferritin content was elevated regardless of the underlying anemic state, therefore, it cannot be used as a diagnostic test for iron deficiency. A significant two-way correlation of ferritin and interleukin-10 content was found (r = 0.235). No correlation was found with the index of interleukin-1b and non-neuronal enolase, which characterizes the content of ferritin in the blood of patients with DR on the background of T2DM as a marker of chronic inflammation.
Type of fixed prosthetics affects cytokine status in experimental bacterial-immune periodontitis
Authors:   Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine, Marfiian O.V. , Demkovych A.Ye. ,   Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine
Published: December 2024

In more than 10% of patients who use fixed dental prosthetic structures, gingivitis and stomatitis are observed. The aim of our research was to study cytokine status changes in rats with experimental bacterialimmune periodontitis and under the conditions of using stamped and solid-cast fixed prosthetic constructions Experimental bacterial-immune periodontitis was induced by injecting a mixture of microorganisms, diluted with egg protein, into the periodontal complex tissues. On the 30th day of the experiment, the blood serum levels of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) were determined using the Solid-phase enzyme immunoassay. In animals with periodontitis and solid-cast crowns, there was a significant increase in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and IL-6) and a decrease in the formation of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, compared to the data in rats with the use of stamped constructions. The obtained results indicate a differential influence of prosthetics type on the periodontal inflammation development.
PHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF STRESS AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Authors:   Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Gorbachenko V.A. , Olianin V.V. ,   Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Lukyanets O.O. ,   Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2024

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental disorder that develops following exposure to severe traumatic events and is characterized by symptoms such as re-experiencing the trauma, heightened anxiety, and hyperarousal. Recent studies indicate that the pathophysiology of PTSD is largely influenced by dysfunction in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and disruptions in neurotransmitter regulation, which affect key brain structures, including the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. The amygdala plays a central role in the formation and retention of fear, amplifying emotional responses to traumatic stimuli. Stress hormones, such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, in combination with neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, glutamate), modulate amygdala activity, influencing the development of PTSD. This review highlights the importance of investigating biomarkers for early PTSD diagnosis and explores promising therapeutic strategies focused on correcting HPA axis dysfunction and restoring neurotransmitter balance to alleviate PTSD symptoms.
Astrocytes play critical roles in neuroinflammation and Parkinson’s disease
Authors:   Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Nikonenko A.G.
Published: December 2024

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multifactorial disorder characterized mainly by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain. The pathogenesis of a spontaneous PD is suggested to be multifactorial, an aberrant immune function being one of the factors influencing PD-associated neurodegeneration. It was found that negrostriatal astrocytes get involved in this process. Astrocytes play vital roles in brain homeostasis as well as participate in the local innate immune response triggered by a variety of insults. Astrocytes are not immune cells, but when sensing injury-associated molecular patterns they transform through a process called “reactivity” and become important regulators of the immune response. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms of astrocytes’ contribution to the PD-associated neurodegeneration are not fully understood. A better understanding of astrocyte functions in PD may provide insights into PD pathogenesis and novel therapeutic approaches for the disease. This paper reviews the role of astrocytes in innate immunity and PD.
X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy studies of Ga-Ge-Te alloys
Authors:   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, 41 Nauky Avenue, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine, Stronski A.V. , Shportko K.V. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, 41 Nauky Avenue, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine, Kochubei H.K. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, 41 Nauky Avenue, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine, Popovych M.V. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine, 41 Nauky Avenue, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine, Lotnyk A.A. ,   Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering, 15 Permoser Street, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
Published: December 2024

The structure and vibrational properties of glassy Ge19Te81 and Ga7.9Ge11.5Te80.6 alloys were studied using X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. The amorphous nature of the obtained alloys was confirmed by the experimental X-ray diffraction patterns. The latter were used for calculating radial distribution functions. Such calculations gave the positions of the nearest-neighbour peak r1 – 2.65 Å and second nearest-neighbour peak r2 – 4.31 and 4.44 Å. The obtained r1 values are in good agreement with the known from literature Ge-Te and Ga-Te bond lengths. Similar r1 values were also observed for Ga-Ge-Te glasses of different compositions. The r2/r1 values of 1.63 and 1.68 are close to the typical value for a regular tetrahedron structure. The observed bands in the Raman spectra of the studied Ga-Ge-Te samples show that such glasses contain different nanophases. The Raman spectra may be interpreted in terms of vibrational modes of Ga-Te and Ge-Te binary glasses and films.
Optimal Reinsurance for the Solvency of Automobile Portfolio: Application to Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Maheshe Crispin Bukanga , Rostin Mabela Makengo Matendo
Published: December 2024

This paper examines actuarial strategies to maintain the solvency of automobile insurance portfolios in sub-Saharan Africa, where motor insurance is mandatory and a significant revenue source, representing approximately 60% of total premiums in the CIMA (the Inter-African Conference on Insurance Markets) region. Poorly managed auto insurance portfolios risk pushing insurers toward insolvency, necessitating proactive financial measures. The study evaluates a priori and a posteriori pricing methods, concluding that neither approach alone sufficiently mitigates solvency risks due to the portfolio's heterogeneity and the potential for premium default. Our proposed solution, surplus share reinsurance, is a proportional and individualized strategy in which the insurer sets a retention limit per policy, only retaining premiums below this threshold. Additionally, establishing a reserve fund is essential to cover any potential shortfalls. The probability of ruin, assessed through a random walk analysis of risk reserves, is vital for evaluating the portfolio’s financial stability and guiding risk management decisions.Keywords: priori pricing; full surplus reinsurance; thirst for insurance bonuses; bonus-malus system; line-by-line provisioning. AbstrakArtikel ini mengkaji strategi aktuaria untuk mempertahankan solvabilitas portofolio asuransi mobil di Afrika sub-Sahara, dimana asuransi kendaraan bermotor bersifat wajib dan merupakan sumber pendapatan yang signifikan, yang mewakili sekitar 60% dari total premi di kawasan CIMA (Konferensi Antar-Afrika tentang Pasar Asuransi). Portofolio asuransi kendaraan bermotor yang dikelola dengan buruk berisiko mendorong perusahaan asuransi menuju kebangkrutan, sehingga memerlukan langkah-langkah keuangan yang proaktif. Studi ini mengevaluasi metode penetapan harga apriori dan a posteriori, dan menyimpulkan bahwa tidak satu pun pendekatan yang cukup memitigasi risiko solvabilitas karena heterogenitas portofolio dan potensi gagal bayar premi. Solusi yang kami usulkan, reasuransi surplus share, adalah strategi proporsional dan individual di mana perusahaan asuransi menetapkan batas retensi per polis, hanya menahan premi di bawah ambang batas ini. Selain itu, pembentukan dana cadangan sangat penting untuk menutupi potensi kekurangan. Peluang kebangkrutan, yang dinilai melalui analisis random walk dari cadangan risiko, sangat penting untuk mengevaluasi stabilitas keuangan portofolio dan memandu keputusan manajemen risiko.Kata Kunci: penetapan harga apriori; reasuransi surplus penuh; kehausan akan bonus asuransi; sistem bonus-malus; provisi lini per lini. 2020MSC: 62P05, 91G05.
On Randers Change of a Generalized Exponential Metric
Authors: Mishra Meera , Pandey R. K.
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we study the properties of a special (α, β)-metric e^(k1β/α)+βe^(k2*β/α), the Randers change of the generalized exponential metric. We find the necessary and sufficient condition for this metric to be locally projectively flat and we also prove the conditions for this metric to be of the Berwald and Douglas type.Keywords: Berwald space; Douglas space; Finsler space; -metric; projectively flat. AbstrakPada artikel ini akan dipelajari sifat-sifat khusus dari (α, β) -metric e^(k1β/α)+βe^(k2*β/α), perubahan Randers dari metrik eksponensial umum. Kami menemukan syarat perlu dan cukup agar metrik ini menjadi datar secara lokal dan kami juga membuktikan syarat agar metrik ini bertipe Berwald dan Douglas.Kata Kunci: ruang Berwald; ruang Douglas; ruang Finsler; -metric; projectively flat. 2020MSC: 53B20.
Características do Apoio Social
Authors: Mendes da Rosa Aline , dos Passos Sandrin Amanda , Bastos Giergowicz Fabíola , Maria Barbosa Argenta Fabíola
Published: December 2024

Neste capítulo serão abordadas as características do apoio social dos idosos e longevos do Brasil. Os dados tornam-se significativos para entender a realidade social e identificar as suas necessidades. Para verificar essas características, foram comparados o módulo K da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS 2013) e o modelo M da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS 2019) do Brasil, referentes às características do trabalho e apoio social. Para tanto foram avaliadas duas categorias etárias, a dos idosos jovens (60 a 79 anos) e a dos longevos (80 anos ou mais). Será realizada uma análise descritiva, apresentada através de frequências absolutas e relativas (percentuais).
Sanksi Tindak Pidana Pencabulan Anak Menurut Hukum Pidana Islam dan Hukum Positif
Authors: Fauziah Siti Ulvah
Published: December 2024

One form of crime that still often occurs in society is sexual abuse, therefore special handling is needed because it has an impact on the future of a child as a victim. In the view of jinayah fiqh, the act of fornication is included in the ta'zir finger which is related to honor. Regarding the prohibition of criminal acts of molestation specifically regulated in Article 76 E. By using a descriptive research method, namely collecting data and making an overview of the problems regarding child abuse. Using a content analysis approach is also used to explore information available in the mass media. Sanctions for criminal acts of obscenity according to the Child Protection Act Article 82 paragraph (1) jo. Article 76 E Law no. 35 of 2014, perpetrators can be sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison and a maximum fine of 5 billion. Meanwhile, according to Islam the act of molestation on children is included in the qualifications of jarimah ta'zir, whose sanctions can be subject to ta'zir punishment. The relevance of the two laws is an unlawful act and the perpetrators can be sentenced to be handed over to ulil amri.
Salah satu bentuk tindak pidana yang masih sering terjadi di Masyarakat ialah mengenai pencabulan, karenanya dibutuhkan penanganan khusus sebab berdampak pada masa depan seorang anak sebagai korban. Dalam pandangan fiqih jinayah, tindakan pencabulan termasuk kedalam jarimah ta’zir yang berkaitan dengan kehormatan. Mengenai larangan tindak pidana pencabulan secara khusus diatur dalam Pasal 76 E. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif yaitu melakukan pengumpulan data dan membuat gambaran mengenai permasalah tentang pencabulan anak. Melakukan pendekatan konten analisis juga digunakan untuk mendalami suatu informasi  yang tersedia di media massa. Sanksi bagi tindak pidana pencabulan menurut Undang Undang Perlindungan Anak Pasal 82 ayat (1) jo. Pasal 76 E UU No. 35 Tahun 2014, terhadap pelaku dapat dijatuhi hukuman pidana penjara paling lama 15 tahun dan denda paIing banyak sebesar 5 miliar. Sedangkan menurut Islam tindakan pencabulan pada anak termasuk dalam kualifikasi jarimah ta’zir, yang  sanksinya dapat dijatuhi hukuman ta’zir. Relevansi dari kedua hukum tersebut merupakan perbuatan melawan hukum dan pelakunya dapat dijatuhi hukuman yang diserahkan kepada ulil amri.
Jane Steward: Medlars - Growing & Cooking
Authors: Hayward Vicky
Published: December 2024

Jane Steward: Medlars - Growing & Cooking: Prospect Books, April 2023: 200 pp., paperback, £10.00.
Jonathan Morris: Coffee: A Global History & Demet Güzey: Mustard: A Global History & Anastasia Edwards: Biscuits and Cookies: A Global History & Clarissa Hyman: Tomato: A Global History
Authors: Murrell Di
Published: December 2024

Jonathan Morris: Coffee: A Global History: Reaktion Books, 2018: 208 pp., hardback, £10.99.
Demet Güzey: Mustard: A Global History: Reaktion Books, 2019: 144 pp., hardback, £10.99.
Anastasia Edwards: Biscuits and Cookies: A Global History: Reaktion Books, 2019: 136 pp., hardback, £10.99.
Clarissa Hyman: Tomato: A Global History: Reaktion Books, 2019: 144 pp., hardback, £10.99.
Edward Abbott: The English & Australian Cookery Book
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: December 2024

Edward Abbott: The English & Australian Cookery Book, together with a Companion Volume to the Sesquicentenary Edition by Some Australian Aristologists: The Culinary Historians of Tasmania, Hobart, 2014: 2 vols (1 in facsimile), xxxii + 292 + xii pp., and 124 pp, hardback, boxed set, AU$75.00, available by emailing the publishers 
Ursula Heinzelmann: Beyond Bratwurst. A History of Food in Germany & Fabio Parasecoli: Al Dente. A History of Food in Italy
Authors: Riley Gillian
Published: December 2024

Ursula Heinzelmann: Beyond Bratwurst. A History of Food in Germany: Reaktion Books, 2014: 384 pp., hardback, £25.00.
Fabio Parasecoli: Al Dente. A History of Food in Italy: Reaktion Books, 2014: 332 pp., hardback, £25.00.
Oretta Zanini de Vita and Maureen B. Fant: Sauces & Shapes, Pasta the Italian Way
Authors: Riley Gillian
Published: December 2024

Oretta Zanini de Vita and Maureen B. Fant: Sauces & Shapes, Pasta the Italian Way: W. W. Norton & Company, 2013: 400 pp., hardback, $35.
Ole G. Mouritsen: Seaweeds, Edible, Available & Sustainable
Authors: Bird Fi
Published: December 2024

Ole G. Mouritsen: Seaweeds, Edible, Available & Sustainable: University of Chicago Press, 2013: 272 pp., hardback, £24.50.
David Y.H. Yu and Sidney C.H. Cheung, eds.: The Globalization of Chinese Food
Authors: Davidson Alan
Published: December 2024

David Y.H. Yu and Sidney C.H. Cheung, eds.: The Globalization of Chinese Food: Curzon, 2002: ISBN 0-7007-1403-0: 196 pp., h/b, £45.
Searching for Chefs, Waiters & Restaurateurs in Edwardian Dublin
Authors: Iomaire Máirtín Mac Con
Published: December 2024

This article looks at the development of restaurants in Dublin between 1900 and 2000, and particularly at the influence of French haute cuisine. It presents statistical evidence drawn from the National census of 1911 including information about foreign-born hospitality workers.
Peter C.D. Brears: Yorkshire Farmhouse Fare & P. Brears and S. Harrison: The Dairy Catalogue & Peter C.D. Brears: The Kitchen Catalogue
Authors: Davidson Alan E
Published: December 2024

Peter C.D. Brears: Yorkshire Farmhouse Fare: The Castle Museum, York, 1978: 10 (large) pp, some illustrations, 47 recipes in all, 60p. 
P. Brears and S. Harrison: The Dairy Catalogue: The Castle Museum, York, 1979: 25 (large) pp, 112 drawings, £1.25. 
Peter C.D. Brears: The Kitchen Catalogue: The Castle Museum, York, 1979: 60 (large) pp, photographs and very numerous drawings, £2.25.
Sophie Grigson: Eat Your Greens: Network Books & Sophie Grigson & William Black: Travels a la Carte
Authors: D. J.M.
Published: December 2024

Sophie Grigson: Eat Your Greens: Network Books (BBC Books) London, 1993: ISBN 0 563 36738: 272 pp, colour photographs Jess Koppel, index, £15.99 (also available in p'back). 
Sophie Grigson & William Black: Travels a la Carte: same publisher, 1994: ISBN 0 563 37017 3: 224 pp, colour food photographs Jess Koppel, index, £15.99.
Jean-Marie Amat & Jean-Didier Vincent: Pour une nouvelle physiologie du goût
Authors: Lehmann Gilly
Published: December 2024

Jean-Marie Amat & Jean-Didier Vincent: Pour une nouvelle physiologie du goût: Odile Jacob, Paris, 2000: ISBN 2-7381-0907-1: 244 pp., p/b, FF130.
Los archivos de templarios y hospitalarios en Castilla (siglos XII-XV)
Authors: Barquero-Goñi Carlos
Published: December 2024

Los antiguos archivos de los templarios y hospitalarios en Castilla se han preservado mal. Se conservan pocos documentos del archivo de la provincia templaria de Castilla. Es posible que la encomienda templaria de Faro también contara con su propio archivo. Los archivos de los hospitalarios castellanos se han conservado algo mejor. El priorato o provincia hospitalaria de Castilla tuvo dos archivos diferentes. Uno estaba en la iglesia de Santa María de la Horta de Zamora y otro se encontraba en el castillo de Consuegra. Por desgracia, la mayor parte del archivo hospitalario de Consuegra se perdió. Algunas encomiendas hospitalarias de Castilla también contaron con sus propios archivos. De ellos, el archivo que mejor se ha conservado es el de la encomienda de Tocina. Ahora se encuentra en la parroquia de San Vicente Mártir de Tocina.
La interpretación comercial de la fiscalidad trans-pacífica en la segunda mitad del siglo XVII: una aproximación a la política de los indultos desde la autoridad virreinal
Authors: Sierra-Fáfila Pablo
Published: December 2024

Desde la segunda mitad del siglo XVII se hizo cada vez más evidente el distanciamiento entre la legislación real que giraba en torno a la Carrera de Indias y la actividad asociada al comercio y a la navegación que en esta se practicaba. Esto hizo que la Corona se viera en la situación de servirse de un instrumento que permitiera recuperar cierta posición en cuanto al beneficio obtenido por la fiscalidad regia: el indulto. Esta adaptación de la fiscalidad al funcionamiento de la Carrera de Indias no fue desconocida para el Galeón de Manila, una travesía para la que también fue propuesto como acuerdo entre las partes. En este proceso intervinieron tanto el rey como los vecinos y comerciantes indianos quienes, como interesados principales, contaron con la participación necesaria e imprescindible de las autoridades virreinales entre las décadas de 1670 y 1680 en un nuevo marco reformador de la Carrera del Pacífico.
Construyendo la distinción. Discursos y apariencias del artesanado platero a finales del Antiguo Régimen
Authors: Hidalgo-Fernández Francisco
Published: December 2024

La acción de distinguirse se impone como una práctica usual en toda sociedad compleja, en la que la diferen-cia y la jerarquía son sus bases reguladoras. Atendiendo a los siglos XVIII y XIX, el presente artículo se centra en los discursos distintivos de los artesanos plateros, ya sea desde iniciativas individuales o grupales, en tanto que grupo profesional portador de una aparente consideración social mayor. Sobre una amplia tipología documental que permite analizar desde procesos judiciales hasta los guardarropas personales, la presente perspectiva plantea la aplicación de un enfoque social a un tema vinculado a la historia cultural, en tanto que los discursos han de ser confrontados con su capacidad de aceptación.
El desarrollo técnico de la apertura económica franquista: el caso de Alfonso Osorio y la subsecretaría de Comercio (1965-1968)
Authors: Magaldi-Fernández Adrián
Published: December 2024

La apertura de la economía española en los años 60 tuvo que afrontar una serie de retos ante la necesaria adaptación de un mercado que dejaba atrás la autarquía franquista. Estos problemas se visualizaron especialmente entre 1965 –cuando se evidenció la incapacidad de hacer frente al déficit de la balanza de pagos– y 1968 –ante la creciente preocupación por el asunto MATESA–. Las actuaciones emprendidas para afrontar los problemas fueron dirigidas por el Ministerio de Comercio. Debido a esa importancia, el artículo pretende centrarse en la labor desarrollada por Alfonso Osorio desde la Subsecretaría de Comercio, tanto por coincidir cronológicamente con el período mencionado, como por las responsabilidades delegadas en él por el ministro Faustino García Moncó. A través de su figura y su actuación pretende analizarse el desarrollo técnico de esas medidas que adaptaron la economía española al nuevo marco de una economía parcialmente liberalizada.
Medios y memoria en Chile: análisis comparativo del «framing» mediático en los funerales de Patricio Aylwin y Carlos Altamirano
Authors: Tagle-Montt Francisco-Javier , Hargous-Fuentes José-Tomás , Zúñiga-Rodríguez Vanessa
Published: December 2024

Los medios de comunicación desde sus propias dinámicas mediatizadoras se han ido transformando en verdaderos agentes de la memoria de la sociedad. A partir de los fallecimientos en 2016 del expresidente Patricio Aylwin y en 2019 del exsenador socialista Carlos Altamirano, ambos protagonistas políticos de los periodos más importantes de la historia reciente de Chile, esta investigación postula que la prensa escrita construyó una memoria que se encuadró en dos marcos mediáticos: Rito fúnebre y Legado democrático. Para ello se han seleccionado como casos de estudio los diarios El Mercurio de Santiago y La Tercera pues ambos fueron actores políticos relevantes, siendo oposición al gobierno de la Unidad Popular, proclives al Régimen Militar y funcionales a la actual democracia. A través de un método inductivo y de análisis cualitativo del discurso, se concluye que con sus determinadas características ideológicas y sus distintas posiciones políticas en el pasado, la prensa escrita chilena promovió una memoria que utilizó estas muertes para promover lecciones de un deber ser normativo de la política para la actual democracia chilena.
Más allá de la forma: de la biomorfosis a la biomímesis para una arquitectura sostenible
Authors: Flórez-González Fernando , Aparicio-Rengifo Reynaldo , Clavijo-García Liliana
Published: December 2024

Este artículo examina la evolución de la mímesis en arquitectura, desde la imitación de formas orgánicas (biomorfosis) hasta la emulación de procesos y funciones de la naturaleza (biomímesis), en el contexto de la crisis ecosocial actual. A través de una revisión crítica e histórica, se identifican puntos clave para una mímesis reflexiva y contextual en el diseño arquitectónico. Se enfatiza que esta visión ampliada ofrece perspectivas valiosas para una arquitectura más sostenible y regenerativa, superando aproximaciones puramente estéticas e incorporando eficiencias de los sistemas biológicos en soluciones arquitectónicas. El texto propone estrategias arquitectónicas que emulan procesos naturales, desde el diseño biomimético y participativo hasta perspectivas ecológicas y feministas. Esto busca una transformación socio-ecológica integral de la arquitectura, abordando desafíos ambientales y sociales con formas construidas regenerativas y emancipadoras. Se reconoce la importancia de visiones diversas e inclusivas para impulsar y consolidar una arquitectura sostenible.
Intxaustegi Jauregi Nere Jone, La mujer vasca ante la violencia y los malos tratos (Siglos XVI-XVII), Madrid, Sílex, 2024, 147p. ISBN: 978-84-19661-57-9. 20€
Authors: Mangado-González Lydia
Published: December 2024

Book Review
Pérez López, Pablo y Paulo Miguel Martins, Cartas entre Laureano López Rodó y Marcello Caetano: una amistad para la historia, Pamplona, EUNSA, 2024, 373p. ISBN: 978-84-313-3946-3. 20,90€
Authors: Olábarri-Gortázar (†) Ignacio
Published: December 2024

Book Review
On the inner civilization of man. A presentation of Feliks Koneczny’s modified method of the study of civilizations in order to capture the inner civilization of man
Authors: Petryszak Karol
Published: December 2024

This work investigates the concept of “inner civilization,” a model for understanding the internal structuring of individuals based on deeply held ideas and convictions that influence behavior. Inspired by Feliks Koneczny’s theory of civilization and enriched by insights from Étienne Gilson, José Ortega y Gasset, Gustave Le Bon, and Bogusław Wolniewicz, we propose a method for analy­zing how these internal structures shape human actions. Central to our thesis is the principle that individuals never act contrary to their core ideas, a controversial yet foundational assertion we seek to substantiate. Our approach critiques historicist and psychological models, emphasizing the philosophical necessity that ideas inherently determine behavior. We aim to refine and expand Koneczny’s classifications by identifying a new type of inner ci­vilization, highlighting the intricate relationships between beliefs, motivations, and actions. While this study serves as a preliminary outline of our research method, it seeks to lay the groundwork for further exploration and invites constructive critique to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the inner forces shaping human behavior.
Temperature- and water-induced structural transformations in Ba(Ce0.7Zr0.1Y0.1Yb0.1)O3-δ proton conducting electrolyte
Authors: Ivanov Ivan , Tsvetkov Dmitry , Sereda Vladimir , Malyshkin Dmitry , Sereda Anna , Zakiryanov Petr , Yagovitin Roman , Zuev Andrey
Published: December 2024

The crystal structure of Ba(Ce0.7Zr0.1Y0.1Yb0.1)O3–δ was studied depending on temperature in dry and wet atmosphere using in situ high temperature X-ray powder diffraction. Phase transition from tetragonal I4/mcm to cubic Pm-3m structure was shown to occur in Ba(Ce0.7Zr0.1Y0.1Yb0.1)O3–δ upon heating from 25 up to 1000 °C irrespective of air humidity. The cubic Pm m and tetragonal I4/mcm phases possess comparable coefficients of linear thermal expansion (CTEs), 10.6·10–6 K–1. Even in very dry atmosphere (10–4 atm H2O), chemical expansion caused by hydration contributes significantly to the observed structural transformations and the variation of the unit cell parameters of Ba(Ce0.7Zr0.1Y0.1Yb0.1)O3–δ.
Rationality of Empirical Antibiotic Usage among Digestive Surgery Inpatients at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia: Gyssens Criteria Analysis
Authors: Yunivita Vycke , Assyifa Nanda , Yarman Indra Prasetya , Bashari Muhammad Hasan , Satriasih Tulus
Published: December 2024

Background: Many empirical antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily, contributing to the rise in the incidence of antibiotic resistance. Preventing infection of surgical sites is one of the most frequent purposes of empirical antibiotic usage. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the rationality of empirical antibiotic usage among digestive surgery inpatients based on the Gyssens criteria and clinical features outcomes.

Methods: A descriptive method was used with a cross-sectional design. Data was collected from medical records of patients underwent digestive surgery and had received empirical antibiotic therapy post-surgery from July to September 2021 at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia. Subsequently, the data was analyzed using the Gyssens method to qualitatively assess the rationality of antibiotic use based on specific criteria, classified from rational (category 0) to various levels of irrational use (categories I-VI). Clinical outcomes were evaluated by assessing leukocyte count, clinical symptoms of fever, and the appearance of surgical site infection before and after administration of empirical antibiotics.

Results: In total, 70 empirical antibiotic prescriptions were obtained from 42 patients, with only 40% of patients using rational antibiotics, whereas 60% of antibiotics were used inappropriately (category I-VI). Clinical evaluation showed no fever, edema, or erythema and reduced leukocytosis and exudate/pus post-therapy.

Conclusions: Inappropriate empirical antibiotic prescription for digestive surgery inpatients at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital based on the Gyssens criteria is high. Nonetheless, clinical outcomes showed improvements in infection-related parameters. These results emphasize the importance of stricter adherence to antibiotic stewardship and regular evaluation of empirical antibiotic practices to optimize usage and patient outcomes.
Effect of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaf Extract in Lowering Triglyceride Levels and Body Weight of Wistar Rats with Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Sarsanti Arifa Sherina Noor , Putranto R. Prihandjojo Andri , Sarsono  , Nurwati Ida , , Thaariq Fathu
Published: December 2024

Background: Cnidoscolus aconitifolius has the potential to be antidyslipidemic which has the effect of lowering triglyceride levels. This study aimed to explore the effect of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract on triglyceride levels and body weight of Wistar rats with metabolic syndrome.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial with a pre- and posttest design was conducted in 2021 at the Center for Food and Nutrition Studies, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Male Wistar rats were subjected into metabolic syndrome state with a high-fat and high-fructose diet (HFHFD) for 21 days, then injected with Streptozotocin (STZ, 45 mg/kg) and Nicotinamide (NA, 110 mg/kg), and designated as positive control group. The intervention group was given 150 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg, and 450 mg/kg dose of leaf extract for 28 days. Triglyceride, glucose, high-density lipoprotein or HDL, and cholesterol were measured before and after intervention, using serum samples taken from the retro-orbital vein and analyzed using an enzymatic colorimetric method. The Wistar weight was measured every week. Data was analyzed by paired T-test and One-way ANOVA with Post-hoc Bonferroni and Games-Howell.

Results: There was a significant decrease in triglyceride levels after the intervention (p< 0.005). Interestingly, there was also a significant increase in weight gain in all groups after the intervention (p=0.000), both were dose dependent.

Conclusion: Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract is significantly lowering triglyceride levels in the Wistar rats model. In addition, weight gain has also been observed after intervention. Clinical studies are needed to further explore the potential of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves as anti-dyslipidemia.
Accuracy of Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) Score System as An Early Diagnostic Predictor of Necrotizing Fasciitis in A Tertiary Referral Hospital in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Djajakusumah Teguh Marfen , Septrina Rani , Dwinanda Arief
Published: December 2024

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a serious infection that can rapidly kill tissue and potentially lead to multiple organ failure. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for survival. The laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis (LRINEC) score may aid in early detection of NF. Although initially promising, studies on the effectiveness of LRINEC have shown mixed results. This study aimed to investigate the accuracy of LRINEC in predicting NF.

Methods: This was an observational prospective cohort study, including patients with NF as well as skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) who were treated at a tertiary referral hospital in Bandung, Indonesia in 2022. The LRINEC scores was calculated to measure sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV). The accuracy of LRINEC scores was specified in the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.

Results: Of the total 70 patients, 33 were diagnosed with NF and 37 with SSTI. The LRINEC score with ≥6 points cut-off showed a sensitivity of 90.9% (95%CI; 75.67–98.08%), specificity of 75.60% (95%CI; 58.80–88.23%), PPV of 76.9% (95%CI; 60.67–88.87%), and NPV 90.30% (95%CI; 74.25–97.96%). The area under the ROC (AUROC) curve for the accuracy of the LRINEC scores was 0.895 (95%CI; 0.821–0.969).

Conclusions: The laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis (LRINEC) score is an accurate predictor and feasible early diagnostic indicator in NF. However, clinical judgment remains a crucial factor in diagnosing NF.
Vascular ultrasound diagnosis and clinical implications of aberrant anterior tibial artery: case report
Authors: França Mariana Jordão , Takahashi Luciana Akemi , França Graciliano José
Published: December 2024

Abstract The lower limb is vascularized by the femoral artery, which continues as the popliteal artery. After the distal margin of the popliteus muscle, the popliteal artery divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries. Anatomical variations in the bifurcation of the popliteal artery are frequent. One such variation is the aberrant anterior tibial artery, in which the artery runs anterior to the popliteus muscle instead of following the normal dorsal course. We report a case in which this anatomical variation was diagnosed with vascular ultrasound in a patient complaining of intermittent claudication in the left lower limb. The examination ruled out any possibility of obstructive arterial injury and identified a high bifurcation of the popliteal artery and the anterior tibial artery running anterior to the popliteus muscle and the tibial cortex. This anomalous variation is of great clinical importance, especially in surgical procedures involving the knee. Surgical injury to these arteries can lead to formation of pseudoaneurysm, compartment syndrome, or necrosis and can even result in limb amputation.
ENFERMAGEM DE PRÁTICA AVANÇADA NO CANADÁ: REFLEXÕES PARA O PROCESSO DE IMPLANTAÇÃO NO CONTEXTO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Bordignon Maiara , Ventura Carla Aparecida Arena , Hodge Eloisa Petruci , Espinoza Quiroz Pilar Alejandra
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: refletir sobre a implementação do papel de Nurse Practitioner (NP) no Brasil, a partir da abordagem de aspectos considerados importantes na perspectiva de implantação deste papel no país, tendo como base experiências prévias da província de Quebec, Canadá. Método: trata-se de estudo teórico-reflexivo realizado a partir de informações obtidas na literatura técnico-científica e em documentos, leis, projetos de lei ou arquivos históricos de organizações governamentais ou conselhos de enfermagem, considerando como contexto de análise o Canadá/Quebec e o Brasil. A partir disso, o estudo se estrutura em três eixos principais: aspectos históricos da implementação e regulação do papel de NP no Quebec; aspectos da formação do NP; e possíveis desafios e caminhos na perspectiva de implantação deste papel no contexto brasileiro. Resultados: é possível observar similaridade entre o momento atual brasileiro com o que foi experimentado pela enfermagem no Canadá há cerca de 60 anos, particularmente com relação à busca pela atenção à saúde das pessoas, sobretudo em áreas remotas. A experiência do Quebec demonstra que a implementação do papel do NP foi processual, com incorporação de diferentes documentos e ações ao longo dos anos para assegurar tanto diretrizes voltadas à formação e regulamentação deste papel, quanto para contribuir com a inclusão destes profissionais no sistema de saúde. Considerações finais: a aproximação com experiências oriundas da implantação da EPA em outros locais, neste caso, com o contexto de Quebec em especial, é importante para definição dos melhores caminhos em prol da atenção à saúde da população brasileira.
PLANEJAMENTO ESTRATÉGICO NA PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO STRICTO SENSU EM ENFERMAGEM: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Moraes Érica Brandão de , Santana Rosimere Ferreira , Cavalvanti Ana Carla Dantas , Teixeira Enéas Rangel , Cruz Eduardo Picanço , Goulart Maithê de Carvalho e Lemos , Seixas Flávio Luiz
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: relatar o planejamento estratégico de um programa de pós-graduação stricto sensu em enfermagem. Método: relato de experiência sobre a realização do planejamento estratégico do Mestrado Profissional em Enfermagem Assistencial da Universidade Federal Fluminense, no período de 2019 a 2023. Desenvolveu-se a partir de oficinas presenciais com docentes e discentes do programa. As oficinas compreenderam: sensibilização, definição de missão, visão e valores, autoavaliação, plano de ação e apresentação dos resultados. Resultados: a partir das oficinas foi atualizada a missão, visão e valores do programa e realizada a autoavaliação institucional que possibilitou elencar as forças, fraquezas, ameaças e oportunidades. Foram elencadas 12 ações no eixo programa, 11 ações no eixo formação e 11 ações no eixo impacto. Ao longo do planejamento todas as ações foram realizadas e metas alcançadas. O programa alcançou nota 5 na avaliação CAPES; Foi estabelecido acordo de cooperação internacional com a Universidade da Flórida, Estados Unidos da América. O programa conquistou editais de fomento e turmas fora de sede nos estados do Acre (Edital financiado CAPES/Conselho Federal de Enfermagem) e Minas Gerais (Parceria Conselho Regional de Minas Gerais e Universidade Federal Fluminense). Em ambos os estados o programa encontra-se com a segunda turma em formação. Conclusão: todas as ações que constituíram o planejamento estratégico foram realizadas no período proposto com participação ativa dos atores envolvidos e culminou com o alcance da nota 5 e aprovação do Doutorado Profissional pela Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, demonstrando o sucesso das ações planejadas e a coesão da equipe.
Co-ocorrência de hipertensão arterial e diabetes mellitus e uso simultâneo de medicamentos: Vigitel 2011 e 2021
Authors: Leitão Veronica Batista Gomes , Francisco Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo , Malta Deborah Carvalho , Costa Karen Sarmento
Published: December 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: O risco de doença cardiovascular é cerca de quatro vezes maior em pacientes com hipertensão arterial e diabetes mellitus, e sua detecção precoce é importante para diminuir a mortalidade. O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar a ocorrência simultânea de hipertensão arterial e diabetes mellitus, e o uso de medicamentos para tratamento concomitante de ambas as doenças, na população ≥50 anos, segundo posse de plano de saúde/convênio médico, de acordo com características sociodemográficas e comparando os anos de 2011 e 2021. Métodos: Utilizando dados do inquérito Vigitel, foram estimadas as prevalências e razões de prevalência brutas e ajustadas com intervalos de confiança de 95%, pela regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. Resultados: A prevalência de diagnóstico simultâneo dessas condições foi de 11,3% (IC95% 10,5–12,2) e de 14,3% (IC95% 13,2–15,4) em 2011 e 2021, respectivamente. Houve crescimento de 32% entre os usuários com plano de saúde (11,1% em 2011 vs. 13,8% em 2021) e 36% nos usuários do SUS (11,4% em 2011 vs. 14,7% em 2021). No período, houve aumento no uso concomitante de medicamentos para o conjunto da população, de 81,4% (IC95% 78,2–84,2) para 89,8% (IC95% 87,0–92,0). Esse aumento pode ser atribuído ao uso de medicamentos para diabetes, em ambos os estratos. Conclusão: O presente estudo mostrou que a prevalência simultânea de hipertensão e diabetes, assim como o uso de medicamentos para essas doenças, foram semelhantes entre usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e os usuários de planos de saúde/convênio, superando possíveis desigualdades entre os grupos no diagnóstico e tratamento dessas condições.
YVONNE JEAN: UM OLHAR SOBRE A ESCOLA REGIONAL DE MERITI, RJ, 1948
Authors: Anjos Juarez José Tuchinski dos , Ribeiro Betânia de Oliveira Laterza
Published: December 2024

Resumo Tomando por fonte o relato de uma visita da jornalista belgo-brasileira Yvonne Jean à Escola Regional de Meriti em 1948, o objetivo deste artigo é construir uma compreensão dessa narrativa sobre méritos e deméritos, sucessos e insucessos, inovações e problemas do modelo educacional praticado na escola e tendo em vista os desafios próprios da educação brasileira daqueles tempos. De início, a atenção recai sobre as práticas inovadoras da escola de Meriti conforme a descrição e interpretação de Yvonne Jean; depois, o foco se concentra nas ponderações críticas dela sobre o modelo de escolarização da escola visitada, instituição particular dirigida por uma partidária da Escola Nova e que se destacava no cenário do estado do Rio de Janeiro e da Baixada Fluminense.
THE ROLE OF AFFECTION IN DOMESTIC WORK STUDIES
Authors: Brites Jurema , Monticelli Thays , Melo Cecy Bezerra de
Published: December 2024

Abstract The article examines the role of affection in the literature on domestic work in Brazil. Through a literature review, we explore how different theoretical frameworks have addressed issues of inequality and/or emancipation through this analytical category. Specifically, we highlight studies grounded in Marxist feminism, anthropological analyses of gender and family dynamics, and decolonial perspectives. Our findings indicate that affection is conceptualized either within theories emphasizing structural oppression or perspectives examining power asymmetries, agency, and negotiation strategies employed by domestic workers. Lastly, we discuss some of our own case studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic to illustrate these dynamics.
DESIGUALDADE DE RENDA NO BRASIL (2012-2019): UMA ABORDAGEM COM BASE NA PNAD CONTÍNUA E NAS DECLARAÇÕES DO IRPF
Authors: Trovão Cassiano José Bezerra Marques , Dedecca Claudio Salvadori
Published: December 2024

RESUMO: Este artigo foca a desigualdade econômica no Brasil (2012-2019), adotando uma metodologia amplamente utilizada na literatura internacional. Uma de suas contribuições é combinar fontes distintas de dados, a saber: Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua (PNAD-C) e Declaração de Imposto de Renda de Pessoa Física (DIRPF), por meio de dois métodos distintos: Interpolação de Pareto Generalizada (IPG) e Agregação pela Mínima Diferença (AMD). Os resultados demonstram uma desigualdade econômica estrutural no país, com nível de concentração de renda corrente significativamente superior aos encontrados por estudos que usam pesquisas domiciliares como fontes exclusivas. Evidencia-se, também, que a estrutura tributária brasileira contribui para perpetuar uma expressiva desigualdade patrimonial, consolidando, no topo da distribuição, um segmento da população cuja renda corrente mostra-se inexpressiva para seu potencial de gasto.
La perspectiva de género a través de la vivencia de las mujeres en educación superior
Authors: Rodríguez Ana María Rosas , Suárez Carlos Andrés Alberto
Published: December 2024

RESUMEN En esta investigación se analizan las vivencias de las mujeres en el espacio universitario, para poder interpretar el significado de una perspectiva de género en la educación superior, su necesidad y ausencia, así como el vínculo entre esta perspectiva y el feminismo. Se adopta como criterio las dimensiones epistémica y política. Metodológicamente se vale del análisis discursivo de las historias de vida de diez mujeres. Se construye una cartografía narrativa que ahonda en el significado de una perspectiva de género en sus diferentes interpretaciones, recepciones y resistencias. Se concluye que la implementación de una perspectiva de género retribuye con el aumento de la calidad en la educación.
Pedagogy for the oppressed: inequality and career choice in teaching
Authors: Rodrigues Wallace Faustino da Rocha , Pacheco Daniela Paiva de Almeida
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT The paper derives from an ongoing research carried out with students of the degree course in pedagogy at the Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG), Barbacena Unit. Taking as a reference the growth of enrollments in this modality of training in higher education, which contradicts the decrease in the number of graduates in other degrees, as observed in the Census of Education, it is asked, from the socioeconomic origin of the study sample, what the great growth in enrollments in pedagogy courses in recent years reveals about the national scenario regarding training in higher education and Brazilian inequality. The predominance of socially and economically impoverished women among students leads to questions about their freedom to choose a career and the consequences regarding the representations constructed in relation to teaching.