bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Extraordinary Voice Expressed Through Humor: A Tribute to Casey Quinlan (Preprint)
Authors: Woods Susan S , Oldenburg Jan , van Leeuwen Daniel , Sarasohn-Kahn Jane , Hudson Matthew F
Published: December 2023

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The Journal of Participatory Medicine introduces Extraordinary Lives, a new journal section celebrating the voices and work of steadfast advocates of participatory medicine that we have lost. This inaugural essay spotlights Casey Quinlan, a patient activist who effectively used her humor and incisive analysis of health care to encourage others to strive for meaningful change. A first-generation “professional patient,” Casey served as a role model who inspired many to share their stories and achieve genuine partnerships in care delivery. A maker of “good trouble,” her voice and stance were part of her power and influence in disrupting the status quo. We present her fight for personal access to health data, her aspiration for personally customized evidence, and her drive for all people to control their health and their health care.
Triage Accuracy and the Safety of User-initiated Symptom Assessment with an Electronic Symptom Checker in a Real-life Setting: Comparison Study (Preprint)
Authors: Liu Ville , Koskela Tuomas H. , Kaila Minna
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Previous studies have evaluated the accuracy of the diagnostics of electronic symptom checkers (ESCs) and triage using clinical case vignettes. National Omaolo Digital services (Omaolo) in Finland consist of an ESC for various symptoms. Omaolo is a medical device (based on Duodecim Clinical Decision Support EBMEDS) with a CE marking (risk class: IIa).

OBJECTIVE

This study investigates how well triage performed by the ESC matches the triage of nurses among the chief symptom assessments available in Omaolo (anal region symptoms, cough, diarrhea, discharge from the eye or watery or reddish eye, headache, heartburn, knee symptom or injury, lower back pain or injury, oral health, painful or blocked ear, respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease, shoulder pain or stiffness or injury, sore throat or throat symptom, urinary tract infection). In addition, this study assesses the accuracy, specificity, sensitivity and safety of the Omaolo ESC.

METHODS

This is a clinical validation study in a real-life setting. It is a multicenter study in primary health care (PHC) centers across Finland. The included units were of the walk-in model of primary care, where no prior phone call or online contact was required. Upon arriving at the PHC center, users (patients) filled out the ESC questions, resulting in a triage recommendation, and after that a nurse assessed their triage. Findings concerning 877 patients were analyzed. The triage recommendations by the ESC were matched with the triage given by the triage nurse.

RESULTS

The mean of the exact match for all symptom assessments were in 471out of 877, 53.7% (CI95 49.2%, 55.9%). The mean of the exact match or overly conservative but suitable (ESC’s assessment was one triage level higher than the nurse’s triage) for all symptom assessments were in 584 out of 877, 66.6% (CI95 63.4%, 69.7%). Safe assessments by the ESC accounted for 856 of 877, 97.6% (CI95 95.6%, 98.0%) of all assessments made. Concerning acute cases in which the nurse evaluated that a user needed to be treated urgently the ESC’s exactly matched accuracy were in 244 out of 344, 70.9%, (CI95 65.8%, 75.7%). Sensitivity for the Omaolo ESC was 62.6% and specificity of 69.2%. Critical assessments were identified and further analyzed. In these 21 assessments, no indication was found that patient safety had been compromised.

CONCLUSIONS

This study was the first to assess the accuracy, specificity, sensitivity and safety of the Omaolo ESC in the Finnish PHC context. The findings indicate that the Omaolo ESC is safe to use when compared to the triage assessment of a nurse. Omaolo ESC has the potential to direct the patient user to the right place at the right time in terms of triage.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING WITH THE SIMULATION LEARNING METHODS ONLINE PHYSIOTHERAPY: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Fadli Arif , Susilowati Scholastica Theresia
Published: December 2023

Background: Problem-based learning (PBL) experiences face-to-face learning barriers for students due to natural disasters and the spread of disease. PBL requires innovation in the learning methods. This study purposed to summarize the existed literature data on the effectiveness of PBL with the simulation learning methods of online physiotherapy on students' knowledge aspects and skill competencies.Methods: Systematic review of research studies of randomized control trials, case-control studies, non-randomized control trials, and cohort studies of article search results on the Pubmed database, Google Scholar, Willey Online Library, Ovid, Science Direct. Researchers used qualitative descriptive data analysis.Results: 9 articles were included in the qualitative descriptive data analysis stage. 9 (100%) articles describe online physiotherapy simulation learning that is effective for increasing students' knowledge. 6 (66.7%) articles describe online physiotherapy simulation learning that is effective for increasing the competence of students' skills. 5 (55.6%) articles that describe operational guidelines for online physiotherapy simulation learning. Online physiotherapy simulation learning has the strength of learning methods for students in the aspect of flexibility in access to learning, low risk of patient-free learning, and audiovisual learning materials that are relevant to the needs of students. Meanwhile, online physiotherapy simulation learning has a disadvantageous learning method for students in terms of achieving depth of learning and limited learning support facilities.Conclusion: Problem-based learning with the simulation learning method of online physiotherapy is effective in increasing the knowledge and skill competence of students.
SURGICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ADAPTATION IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Rudiman Reno , Hapsari Putie
Published: December 2023

Background: As a global health emergency, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all medical education and training, including surgical specialities. The number of elective surgeries dropped significantly as both an impact of the pandemic and a way of limiting the spread of the disease. There was confusion about continuing surgical education and training at the beginning of the pandemic. However, as the pandemic continued, we adapted to the new conditions and regulations. Social distancing, testing, and quarantine were promoted. The study aimed to show how surgical education and training adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide and share how we do it in Indonesia.Methods: The authors gathered relevant literature from several publications sites, using the keywords “surgical education,” “surgical adaptation,” and “COVID-19.”Results: In order to decrease contacts, the number of people in the operating room was reduced, clinical rounds were cancelled, and face-to-face training and lectures were moved to online platforms, namely Zoom and Google Meet. The number of residents on clinical duties was decreased to limit the transmission. They are encouraged to study using different models by themselves to keep up with the required skills. They were required to learn and then be tested or reviewed by the supervisor. The use of simulation models and online learning platforms provided by several worldwide institutions has become popular.Conclusion: We learn that surgical education and training from the pandemic can develop into a more modern way of learning, consisting of a virtual learning strategy and simulation model. This hybrid learning of offline and online courses can aid the growth of not only the residents but also the experienced surgeon.
Pipelined correlated minimum weight perfect matching of the surface code
Authors: Paler Alexandru , Fowler Austin G.
Published: December 2023

We describe a pipeline approach to decoding the surface code using minimum weight perfect matching, including taking into account correlations between detection events. An independent no-communication parallelizable processing stage reweights the graph according to likely correlations, followed by another no-communication parallelizable stage for high confidence matching. A later general stage finishes the matching. This is a simplification of previous correlated matching techniques which required a complex interaction between general matching and re-weighting the graph. Despite this simplification, which gives correlated matching a better chance of achieving real-time processing, we find the logical error rate practically unchanged. We validate the new algorithm on the fully fault-tolerant toric, unrotated, and rotated surface codes, all with standard depolarizing noise. We expect these techniques to be applicable to a wide range of other decoders.
Vitaminas B neurotrópicas y neuropatía periférica: estado del arte y acuerdo de expertos
Authors: Calderón-Ospina Carlos Alberto , Palacios-Sánchez Leonardo , Nava-Mesa Mauricio Orlando , Huertas-Quintero Jancy Andrea
Published: December 2023

Propósito: la neuropatía periférica tiene un espectro clínico inespecífico y multifactorial, con frecuente subdiagnóstico y terapéutica de eficacia variable. Existe una heterogénea prescripción de vitaminas B, las cuales pueden desempeñar un rol importante en el manejo de diferentes neuropatías; sin embargo, en Colombia no existen guías clínicas al respecto. El propósito de este trabajo es orientar en el reconocimiento temprano de las neuropatías periféricas y genera recomendaciones sobre el uso adecuado de vitaminas B neurotrópicas.
Descripción de la metodología: acuerdo de expertos sobre la neuropatía periférica y el rol terapéutico de las vitaminas B con énfasis en la epidemiología en Colombia, diagnóstico y tratamiento.
Contenidos: en Colombia, la prevalencia de neuropatía periférica se estima en alrededor del 10?%, sin embargo, no hay datos recientes. Dentro de las etiologías más frecuentes se encuentran la neuropatía diabética, infecciosas, inflamatorias, carenciales, toxicas y farmacológicas. Se recomiendan las siguientes herramientas de tamizaje en población de riesgo: DN4, MNSI, test de monofilamento, test de vibración y valoración de reflejos. Las vitaminas B1, B6 y B12 son seguras, accesibles y pueden ser eficaces en neuropatía periférica, incluso cuando el déficit no ha sido demostrado, pero con requerimientos particulares en su administración conjunta.
Conclusiones: las neuropatías periféricas son un reto diagnóstico y terapéutico que requiere la identificación oportuna para el tratamiento de la etiología subyacente y el control de síntomas. El uso de vitaminas B neurotrópicas es efectivo y seguro en neuropatía periférica carencial, y también parece ser eficaz en el manejo de neuropatías periféricas de diferentes etiologías.
COVID-19 and emerging markets: A strategic framework for pharmaceutical supply chains
Authors: Takawira Blessing , Mutambara Emmanuel
Published: December 2023

The main aim of this study is to develop a strategic framework to address COVID-19-induced supply chain disruptions within the South African pharmaceutical industry. This study explores the perceptions of 25 pharmaceutical supply chain (PSC) professionals in South Africa. Using semi-structured interviews, the study elucidates strategies such as research and development (R&D), marketing strategies, collaborative supply chain disruption management, and local production that can be instrumental in overcoming PSC disruptions. Results underscore the importance of local R&D initiatives and the integration of digital technologies for enhanced resilience (Ivanov & Dolgui, 2020a; Paul & Chowdhury, 2021). Effective communication, local manufacturing, and strong relationships with suppliers and customers were highlighted as key marketing strategies. Collaborative approaches, including information sharing and joint planning, were deemed crucial, along with the potential of local production to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers (Ivanov, 2020; Socal et al., 2021). This strategic framework can significantly contribute to mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and future disruptions on PSCs in South Africa and other emerging markets. This research contributes a practical, industry-informed strategic framework that addresses a major gap in managing PSC disruptions during global crises. Further research is required to explore the specific interventions and policies that facilitate these strategies (Modisakeng et al., 2020).
Bureaucratic leadership and strategic decision-making at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Authors: Mazibuko Sibongile , Mutambara Emmanuel
Published: December 2023

The relevance of bureaucratic leadership has long been a subject of heated debate among academics and businesses alike. A review of the literature found that bureaucratic leadership entails time-intensive — and often time-wasting — rules and procedures within a rigorous and painstakingly slow framework (Hamel & Zanini, 2017; Bishu & Kennedy, 2020; Mustanir et al., 2019; Berkowitz & Krause, 2020). Employees operating within a bureaucracy are given little choice in how they perform their work. The purpose of the study is to assess the relationship between bureaucratic leadership and strategic decision-making within the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC). The researchers employed an explanatory sequential mixed-method research design, conducted across two phases. Phase 1 was a quantitative study comprising an online survey and phase 2 was a qualitative study based on data collected from in-depth interviews. The study found that strategic decision-making at the DTIC is a time-consuming and onerous process and that strategic decisions were not made by the organisation’s bureaucratic leaders, but were relegated to a political level, thus limiting the effectiveness of the DTIC’s operations. To ease this tension in the relationship between bureaucratic leadership and decision-making, the researchers recommended adopting a hybrid leadership framework to engage all levels of management and leadership in the DTIC.
Women’s press in socialist Yugoslavia - mediaportrayal of Dobrila Smiljanic in the women’s magazine “Bazar”
Authors: Bogdanovic Bojana
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the way in which the character of Dobrila Smiljanic was
presented in the media discourse of socialist Yugoslavia. She was a fashion
designer who, using motifs from the traditional thesaurus, created the
fashion brand Sirogojno style, recognizable on the national and
international markets during the second half of the 20th century. The work
aims to: 1) recognize and distinguish fabricated media images of Dobrila
Smiljanic; 2) point to the degree of harmonization of those (and such) media
representations of the fashion designer with the official socialist idea of
women and ?female nature?, and 3) discuss, in the context of socialist
ideology, the manifest and latent role of the messages that were thus sent
to the Yugoslav readers? audience. In a methodological sense, the paper
relies on the data obtained from the analysis of textual and visual messages
in the highly circulated Yugoslav women?s magazine ?Bazar? during the 1970s
(issues no. 129-389), as well as the data obtained from a semistructured
interview conducted in 2014 with fashion designer Dobrila Smiljanic.
The last of the living: Quarantine as a critique in two popular culture apocalyptic narratives
Authors: Mandic Marina , Trifunovic Vesna
Published: December 2023

This paper analyzes two popular culture narratives created in the period of
the COVID-19 pandemic: the movie Songbird, made in 2020, and the TV show The
Last of Us, from 2023. The main idea of this paper is to analyze the ways in
which popular culture, through different pandemic narratives, perceives the
future of social systems after the appearance of the deadly disease, as
experienced in current reality as well as in pop-cultural narratives. The
paper will point to the pandemic apocalypse as an environment of a new
social reality, that is, the quarantine as a critique of state organization
and regulation.
Computational exploration of flavonoids from the genus Knema with anti-inflammatory potential
Authors: Salihu Abubakar , Salleh Wan , Ogunwa Tomisin
Published: December 2023

Inflammation, a widespread biological process linked to various diseases, poses a significant global health challenge. Recent research targeting the development of new anti-inflammatory drugs has prioritized plant-derived compounds due to their cost-effectiveness and minimal side effects compared to synthetic drugs. Flavonoids, polyphenolic compounds in plants, show potential for treating inflammation-related diseases. This study evaluates the antiinflammatory activity of flavonoids from the Knema genus, a member of the Myristicaceae family. We focused on inhibiting two pro-inflammatory proteins, human and murine interleukin-1B (IL-1) and human interleukin-6 (IL-6). Molecular docking and ADMET prediction identified sulfuretin and (?)-catechin with high binding affinity to IL-6, whereas 4'-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone and 7,2'-dihydroxy-6,8-dimethyl-4',5'-methylenedioxyflavan stably bind IL-6. Molecular interaction analyses revealed that hydrogen and ??? bonds contribute to the interaction. Notably, these flavonoids exhibited affinities comparable to celecoxib. Our computational predictions support the suitability of these flavonoids as drug candidates, indicating their promise as natural anti-inflammatory agents capable of modulating pro-inflammatory signaling pathways.
The value of natural capital in Canada’s national parks and national marine conservation areas
Authors: Mulrooney Dan , Jones Brenda
Published: December 2023

Growing attention is being given to protected areas and the ability of their natural capital assets to provide a varied and long-term stream of benefits to individuals and society in general. These areas are often heralded for ensuring natural capital assets persist, but value is often limited to the economic impact of visitor expenditures and the associated effects on regional and national economies. Few studies have attempted to quantify the economic value of natural capital assets in protected areas, especially in Canada. This study uses a benefit transfer approach to produce an initial estimate of the potential economic value of ecosystem services and natural capital associated with the terrestrial and marine environments in Canada’s federal system of national parks and national marine conservation areas. The results suggest that the economic value of these assets ranges between CA$ 156 billion and CA$ 588 billion annually.
Identifying conservation values: a case study in trans-Himalayan region of Thanpattan, Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Singh Nidhi , Yadav Shiv Narayan , Lyngdoh Salvador
Published: December 2023

The rugged topography, harsh climate and limited livelihood options have resulted in pastoralism being the predominant land use in the Himalayan landscape. To identify the most significant sites in this landscape, we employed the concept of ‘High Conservation Value Areas’ (HCVAs) in Thanpattan, one of the largest pastureland in Lahaul-Spiti. We have examined this region as a potential HCVA, providing information on biological diversity, pastoralism and related threats. The Gaddi community of Chamba and Bharmour districts relies on these pastures for their livelihoods, and several threatened flora and fauna species also call the area home. We found that Thanpattan fulfils all six criteria for HCVAs and is undoubtedly an HCVA due to its biodiversity values and the dependency of the indigenous communities on the region.
Safeguarding the rights and well-being of rangers
Authors: Barrueco Sara , María Jesús Iraola , Bertzky Monika , Singh Rohit , Galliers Chris
Published: December 2023

Rangers are on the frontline of conservation, providing a crucial service to nature – and humanity. Many of them face difficult and dangerous situations on a regular basis. They may encounter poachers and other criminal and potentially armed groups while on patrol, support rescue missions, fight fires or prevent wildlife from damaging crops, thus risking and sometimes even losing their lives. Despite these dangers and hardships, the provisions in place to safeguard their interests and safety often fall short of providing meaningful response and protection and they lack the same acknowledgement other frontline workers receive. The ‘Principles for Safeguarding the Rights and Well-being of Rangers’ were developed in an effort to contribute towards the improvement of the situation rangers face around the world and to provide clear standards for practitioners and decision-makers to guide policy and action. Guidance and tools for the implementation of the principles were also developed to help close the gap between theory and practice.
Characterisation of visitation of the remote Conception Island National Park using daily satellite imagery
Authors: Reynolds R. Graham , Cone Austin
Published: December 2023

Conception Island is a remote island bank in the central Bahamas, the entirety of which is encompassed within the Conception Island National Park. Conception Island is of vital importance to numerous threatened and critically endangered wildlife species, but tracking visitation is considered challenging as there is no warden and not all vessels follow registration rules. To augment understanding of park visitation, we obtained daily satellite imagery from Dove CubeSat® satellites managed by the company Planet® to characterise diurnal marine vessel traffic around Conception Island between 2016 and 2021. We obtained a total of 888 observable days, which yielded 1,197 vessel detections. Using these remote observations, we were able to geolocate vessels that visited Conception Island National Park over this period, as well as estimate the length overall of each vessel to within 10 m. We found that peak visitation to the National Park occurs in the spring, a time that corresponds to when migrating songbirds arrive at the island, when the critically endangered Silver Boa is mating, when White-tailed Tropicbirds are using the island for mating, and when Green Turtles are starting to lay eggs. This study provides the first analysis of marine vessel visitation to Conception Island National Park and we believe that these data show that the park is visited far more frequently than was appreciated.
CA|RDS Lite: A rapid assessment of site management against the Conservation Assured | River Dolphin Standards
Authors: Khan Uzma , Dudley Nigel , Willems Daphne , Baltzer Michael , Stolton Sue , Pasha M.K.S. , Timmins Hannah , Walkington Diane , Van Damme Paul André
Published: December 2023

This paper introduces the inaugural rapid evaluation of river dolphin habitats, coinciding with managed sites in Asia and South America. Covering all six river dolphin species (including the sole freshwater porpoise worldwide), each is classified as Endangered or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The Conservation Assured | River Dolphin Standards (CA|RDS) offer tailored guidelines for the proficient oversight of protected areas for river dolphins. The abbreviated CA|RDS version, termed CA|RDS Lite, involves a questionnaire-based survey conducted by managers and stakeholders at 40 sites across 10 of the 14 countries within the river dolphin range. Both continents face river dolphin endangerment from fishing and climate change. In Asia, risks are more diverse, with smaller populations compared to South America. Insufficient funding and management capacity emerge as significant hurdles. Inadequate collaboration with areas outside the protected area boundary impedes effective river dolphin population management. Encouragingly, the survey highlights active involvement of local communities and stakeholders in site management. CA|RDS Lite offers a quick overview of site management efficacy, pinpointing crucial management requirements and urgent river dolphin sites necessitating intervention. It also sets the stage for the complete application of CA|RDS standards and their use as an accreditation and management instrument.
Updating and enhancing the Protected Areas Network of Palestine: A step towards biodiversity conservation
Authors: Qumsiyeh Mazin B. , Hussein Duaa , Boulad Natalia , Albaradeiya Issa M. , Mahasnah Mohammad , Abusarhan Mohammad , Najajrah Mohammed , Al-Shaikh Banan , Handal Elias N. , Amr Zuhair S.
Published: December 2023

The Protected Area Network (PAN) in Palestine has undergone a comprehensive evaluation and revision to ensure its effectiveness in conserving biodiversity. This re-evaluation was necessary as the previous PAN lacked clear rationale and included areas designated for non-biological reasons. The evaluation process involved analysing the 50 areas in the previous PAN, as well as conducting Marxan analysis and incorporating new data based on IUCN criteria. The evaluation process led to eliminating, combining and adjusting areas, resulting in a revised PAN consisting of 28 areas. This updated PAN represents all vegetation types and phytogeographical zones in Palestine, effectively protecting key ecoregions in the Mediterranean hotspot. The revision of the PAN has increased the total protected land mass from 9 per cent to 9.98 per cent. This expansion provides additional areas where biodiversity can thrive undisturbed, ensuring the long-term survival of species and ecosystems. The updated PAN was adopted at the highest level of government, signifying the importance and commitment to biodiversity conservation in Palestine. This achievement demonstrates the progress made by Palestine in safeguarding its natural heritage.
Potentiometric Examination of Patients with Chronic Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis in the Presence of Galvanic Pathology
Authors: Tymofieiev Oleksii , Cherednichenko Andrii
Published: December 2023

Purpose: To determine the values of potentiometric parameters in the oral cavity present between metal inclusions, as well as between metal inclusions and the mucous membrane of the alveolar process in patients with chronic odontogenic maxillary sinusitis with galvanic pathology.
Methods: 56 patients with chronic odontogenic maxillary sinusitis were divided into two observation groups, which were subjected to potentiometric and general clinical examination methods.
Results: In 30 patients with chronic odontogenic maxillary sinusitis with the presence of galvanism (compensated and decompensated forms) in the oral cavity, chronic inflammation in the maxillary sinus occurred without pronounced clinical symptoms, and in 26 patients with oral galvanosis (atypical and typical forms), the clinical symptoms of inflammation in the maxillary sinus were severe with an aggressive course and complications.
Conclusions: Based on an examination of 56 patients with chronic odontogenic maxillary sinusitis in the presence of galvanic pathology in the oral cavity, we found that in some types of this pathology, i.e., galvanosis, inflammatory disease in the maxillary sinus is aggressive, with pronounced clinical symptoms, frequent exacerbations of the inflammatory process, the presence of many postoperative inflammatory complications and recurrence of the disease.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Developing ESL Proficiency via Visual Teaching Tools in International Schools of China
Authors: Haifa Luo , Grigoryan Gevorg , Karapetyan Lily , Huichun Ning
Published: December 2023

The effectiveness of using video-based instruction to teach English to young Chinese autistic language learners is the focus of the following article. The present study employed several methods such as online questionnaires, commentaries, interviews, and quantitative and qualitative methodologies to assess data and accomplish its objectives. The research’s relevance is limited by the reality that Chinese students struggle academically and find it difficult to socialize with their peers on a daily basis. The purpose of this study is to present the results of educating young Chinese autistic students through video-based instruction and visual learning activities. The research’s practical value is strongly reinforced by the content’s usefulness in teaching English to students with special needs. The results demonstrate that visual learning activities and video-based education promote inclusivity in the classroom and encourage peer social engagement.
Potential Benefits of Enhancing Motivation on English Language Learners’ Performance
Authors: Sulaiman Faye Asiri Maram
Published: December 2023

This research aims to gain a better understanding of the critical role that teachers play in explaining why pupils are motivated to learn. This can help students explore information and new concepts in settings in which they feel competent and motivated. The term motivation according to Gardner and Lambert (1972) indicates motivation as a “desire to achieve a goal, effort expended, and attitudes to learning a language”. Therefore, their motivation has a direct influence on the effort they put in and on their academic outcome. Understanding what motivates students well could encourage teachers to decide the best methods to educate their students and how to put those methods into practice. This study provides insight into how English teachers who have been teaching for several years see the impact of motivation on language learning and what they think they can do as language teachers to motivate their students. The main aims and focus of this study were to find out what motivates EFL students and factors that affect their motivation.
Preface to Volume 6, Issue 1 of Financial Statistical Journal
Authors: Habib Ahmed Mohamed
Published: December 2023

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Formal modeling of multi-viewpoint ontology alignment by mappings composition
Authors: Kolli Manel
Published: December 2023

We propose a formal approach based on Bigraphical Reactive Systems (BRS) to provide a formal modeling of multi-viewpoint ontology alignment by composition systems’ structure using bigraphs their dynamic behaviors using bigraphical reaction rules. In the first phase of this approach, we address the modeling of the static structure the dynamic behavior of multi-viewpoint ontology alignment systems. We show how bigraphs enable the description of the di erent multi-view point ontology entities. Furthermore, we define a set of bigraphical reaction rules to model the dynamic nature of the alignment. We introduce composition strategies to describe multi-viewpoint ontology alignment systems’ behaviors. Then, we present a case study on which we illustrate the application of our proposed approach. Finally, we combine the logical reflection of Maude language the hierarchical structure of the BRS to provide an executable formal model for multi-viewpoint ontology alignment by composition systems.
Parallelising semantic checking in an IDE: A way toward improving profits and sustainability, while maintaining high-quality software development
Authors: Szabados Kristóf
Published: December 2023

After recent improvements brought the incremental compilation of large industrial test suites down to a few seconds, the first semantic checking of a project became one of the longest-running processes. As multi-core systems are now the standard, we derived a parallelisation using software engineering laws to improve the performance of semantic checking.

Our measurements show that even an outdated laptop is fast enough for daily use. The performance improvements came without performance regressions, and we can’t expect additional massive benefits even from infinitely scaling Cloud resources.

Companies should utilise cheaper machines that still o er enough performance for longer. This approach can help businesses increase profits, reduce electronic waste and promote sustainability while maintaining high-quality software development practices.
Methods for the graph realization problem
Authors: Kása Zoltán , Kupán Pál A. , Pătcaş Csaba György
Published: December 2023

The graph realization problem seeks an answer to how and under what conditions a graph can be constructed if we know the degrees of its vertices. The problem was widely studied by many authors and in many ways, but there are still new ideas and solutions. In this sense, the paper presents the known necessary and su cient conditions for realization with the description in pseudocode of the corresponding algorithms. Two cases to solve the realization problem are treated: finding one solution, and finding all solutions. In this latter case a parallel approach is presented too, and how to exclude isomorphic graphs from solutions. We are also discussing algorithms using binary integer programming and flow networks.

In the case of a bigraphical list with equal out- and in-degree sequences a modified Edmonds–Karp algorithm is presented such that the resulting graph will be always symmetric without containing loops. This algorithm solves the problem of graph realization in the case of undirected graphs using flow networks.
Enhancing healthcare services recommendation through sentiment analysis
Authors: Rana Muhammad Rizwan Rashid , Nawaz Asif , Ali Tariq , Mustafa Ghulam
Published: December 2023

As technology advances, most people use social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr to share information and communicate with others. The volume of free-text data is growing daily due to the widespread use of these social media platforms. These platforms contain a substantial amount of unstructured information. Patient opinions expressed on social media platforms play a significant role in healthcare improvement and impact health-related policymaking. In this research, we introduce a machine learning approach for the optimal identification of healthcare-related features. This approach is based on a novel synthetic method. Additionally, we employ an entropy-based technique to classify free-text comments from hospital data into positive, negative or neutral. The experimental results and evaluations show 85%, 82.3%, 78.2% and 87% accuracy between ratings of health care. We observed that there is a minor association between our technique, expert opinion and patient interviews. Through the use of machine learning techniques, we achieve an accuracy level that suggests we are capable of providing an accurate and reasonable assessment of the ideal healthcare center for a patient. Our proposed novel framework predicts the healthcare experience at hospitals based on patient reviews posted on social media. This innovative approach outperforms traditional methods, such as surveys and expert opinions.
Musical Affordances and the Gestalt Legacy: enriching music perception
Authors: Klotz Sebastian
Published: December 2023

In the current cognitive theory of music, concepts of Gestalt psychology are referred to in various ways. For example, neurocognitive models of music perception address the formation of auditory Gestalts as a stage in the formation of meaning. However, this view runs counter to central premises of Gestalt psychology of Carl Stumpf’s school, which precisely did not describe Gestalts as synthesized phenomena. Nevertheless, it is argued here, borrowing from Gestalt concepts can promote current non-reductionist positions. They conceptualize musical perception not in the ways of information theory, but of phenomenology and action theory. Here the theory of affordance developed by J.J. Gibson in close collaboration with his wife Eleanor J. Gibson stands out. It was explicitly introduced into musicological research by Eric Clarke, but without reference to its Gestalt psychological roots. The article explores theories of musical affordance with the help of further methodological tools, which can be assigned to the philosophical schools of direct realism and constructivism. They open up the possibility of a non-cognitivist and non-representational perspective on musical perception. It turns out that Gestalt psychological concepts also have a catalytic effect on the expansion of our understanding of musical perception in this constellation, although this connection has hardly been visible so far.
Pragmatic Basis for Utilitarian Evaluation in German Engineering Discourse
Authors: Shnyakina N. Ju. , Klyoster A. M.
Published: December 2023

This paper investigates how engineering discourse evaluates technical developments based on their utility, uselessness, or harm. It examines German-language specialized texts that report on contemporary scientific innovations, using a functional-pragmatic analysis method to explore the propositional structure of statements that convey utilitarian information. The article, published in a scientific journal, is considered in this study as a situationally conditioned speech act that aims to inform readers through the communicative strategy of explanation. The analysis focuses on identifying the implicit configurations that the author creates in the linguistic expression of propositions such as “fact,” “opinion,” and “assessment.” The combination of these propositions in one context allows describing the ways of presenting scientific data from a utilitarian point of view. Utilitarian evaluation mainly depends on the author’s explanation of cause-and-effect relationships, which form the basis for assessments. Moreover, the author often refers to authoritative opinions or experimental results to support the evaluation. The text also includes unargued assessments, which invite the reader to agree or disagree. The analysis in this paper shows that utilitarian assessments in engineering discourse are driven by the goal of professional communication. They follow the principles of rationality, provability, and objectivity, which are reflected in the author’s deliberate detachment from the subject of description. These pragmatic features are related to the values of professional communication, which involve not only providing reliable data but also promoting progressive ideas in society. The rhetorical effect of persuasion achieved by reasoned objectification of utilitarian assessments in the text is a distinctive characteristic of scientific discourse. It is also an efficient way of fulfilling the objectives of specialized communication. This study contributes to a better understanding of the pragmatic aspects of utilitarian evaluation in engineering discourse, highlighting its empirical basis and its importance for the wider field of professional communication.
Translation by Addition as a Tool of Unveiling the Discursive Identity of the Translator in the Initial Rendering of Mikhail Lermontov’s “A Hero of Our Time” Into French
Authors: Solovyeva E. A.
Published: December 2023

This article explores how translation transforms the original text and reveals the translator’s individual style and discursive identity. The main goal of the study is to find, describe, and analyze semantically significant lexical additions used in translation, explaining subjective meanings that are not present in the original text. The empirical data for this study comes from the first translation of M. Yu. Lermontov’s novel “A Hero of Our Time” into French. This translation was published in the literary section of the Parisian newspaper “La Démocratie pacifique, journal des intérêts des gouvernements et des peuples.” The translator was Alexey Arkadyevich Stolypin (1816–1858), a contemporary and relative of the author. The article uses a descriptive method, combined with semantic, functional, contextual, comparative, and quantitative analyses. The back translation technique is also applied to enhance the presentation and analysis of the data. The study shows that translational additions have a strong anthropocentric character, divided into two main typological groups: the translator’s subjective judgments and various factual information, mainly about the characters of the novel. The prevalence of the first group demonstrates A.A. Stolypin’s communicatively active position, addressing both the French-speaking and Russian-speaking readers. The results of the study suggest that semantically significant translational additions are potential indicators of not only the translator’s individual style but also their discursive identity and professional competence. This article contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of translation and its role in shaping the subjective aspects of the translated text.
Foam Glass Synthesized Exclusively from Wastes
Authors: Babisk Michelle Pereira , Vilela Thainá Correia , Tabelini Diego Borges , Gadioli Mônica Castoldi Borlini , Vieira Carlos Maurício Fontes
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The objective of this research was to synthesize and characterize foams glass using glass waste as a glass matrix and marble waste as a foaming agent.   Theoretical framework: Foams glass are examples of very porous materials, the result of the insertion of a gaseous phase into a solid phase and are mostly used as thermal and acoustic insulators. Foam glass are obtained by adding a foaming agent to finely ground glass and heating it to temperatures above its softening point. Ornamental stones are basically subdivided into granites and marbles. Carbonate stone are generally included as marbles. The processing of these stones generates large amounts of fine waste. Brazil generates around 2.5 million tons of stone waste per year. Marble waste has great potential to be used as a foaming agent in the synthesis of foams glass.   Method/design/approach: The glass and marble wastes were characterized by chemical, mineralogical, granulometric, thermal and morphological analysis. Foams glass were synthesized with 3, 6, 9 and 12% by mass of marble waste in mass of glass waste, fired at temperatures of 750, 800, 850 and 900°C. The characterization of the foam glass was carried out through analysis of volumetric expansion, density, porosity, and the microstructure evaluated by microscopy.   Results and conclusion: The waste characterization results proved that they are capable of synthesizing foams glass for the desired purposes, glass waste as a glass matrix and marble waste as a foaming agent. The synthesized foam glass showed excellent volumetric expansion with density and porosity values ​​compatible with those of commercial foam glass.   Research implications: The use of wastes as raw material in the production of foams glass, thus aiming to reduce the consumption of natural resources, as well as reducing the environmental impact caused by wastes.   Originality/value: Synthesize foams glass exclusively with wastes. It is also one of the waste of ornamental stone, generated in the order of millions of tons.
EDUCAÇÃO SEXUAL EM ADOLESCENTES COM DEFICIÊNCIA
Authors: Nunes Almeida Mayara , Giacomelli Zanon Tiago , Augusto Ciquelero Matheus , Campos de Camargo Jeniffer
Published: December 2023

longo da história, as pessoas com deficiência foram subjugadas e excluídas da sociedade. Elas eram consideradas inúteis, condenadas à morte e incapazes de compreender sobre seu próprio corpo e sua sexualidade. Assim, este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a educação sexual de adolescentes com deficiência. A pesquisa foi realizada com base na teoria histórico-cultural, utilizando-se de levantamento bibliográfico e da compreensão dos problemas enfrentados pelos sujeitos com necessidades especiais. Os resultados da pesquisa mostraram que a educação sexual de adolescentes com deficiência é geralmente negligenciada. Isso ocorre por falta de informação, preconceito e negação da sexualidade desses indivíduos. O artigo conclui que a educação sexual tanto dos indivíduos com quanto dos indivíduos sem deficiência deve ser abordada de forma inclusiva, considerando os aspectos biológicos, socioculturais e psicológicos.
Effect of bariatric surgery on quality of life in obese patients: A global systematic review
Authors:   Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, sede Talca, Chile, Vega Albornoz Nayaret , Navarro Mora Ornela , López Espinoza Miguel Ángel ,   Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Adventista de Chile. Chillán, Chile.
Published: December 2023

In a situation of obesity and when treatment goals are not met, bariatric surgery can be a promising alternative; with effects at the physical level as well as at the psychological level of the quality of life. This study aims to determine the effect of bariatric surgery on the quality of life in obese men and women between 20 and 60 years of age. A systematic review (SR) was carried out with meta-analysis of randomized systematic reviews, which compare the quality of life in patients after bariatric surgery. Electronic databases were consulted: Ebsco, Scopus, Pubmed and Cochrane Library. The response variables were: physical, social, mental and emotional function. They were submitted to meta-analysis, with R 4.2.2. Three SR were included, of which 25 clinical trials were combined with 3-6 and 12-month follow-up after bariatric surgery, finding statistically significant changes in physical function scores (1.20; 95% CI: 0.80-1 .61), social (0.95; 95% CI: 0.66-1.25), mental (0.35; 95% CI: -0.21- +0.90) and emotional (0.54; 95% CI: 0.03-1.06). The surroundings of the quality of life improve post bariatric surgery in obese patients.
First case of thanatophoric dysplasia type 1 in the Peruvian Andes with pathogenic variant in the FGFR3 gene
Authors:   Facultad de Medicina Humana. Universidad Continental, Perú, Torres Salinas Carlos , Ledesma Porras Yesenia
Published: December 2023

Thanatophoric dysplasia type 1 is a form of lethal skeletal dysplasia, characterized by axial-appendicular skeletal disproportions as well as short stature, frontal bossing, cloverleaf skull, narrow chest, femoral bowing, and micromelia. These phenotypic characteristics are the result of pathogenic variants in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR-3) gene, located on chromosome 4p16.3 For its study, obstetric ultrasound, physical examination and radiographic findings are important. However, the diagnosis must be confirmed by genetic study in order to discover new variants or associations, as well as to reveal its actual casuistry in a certain region.
Family Saga as a Genre of World Literature
Authors: Donskikh O. A. , Rayhan Md Тapu
Published: December 2023

This article questions the reasons for the interest in the genre of saga, and discusses the peculiarities of its construction depending on the time and place of its origin, starting with the oral tradition. This genre is defined firstly by describing the life of no less than three families during a considerable span of history of a country, it also includes precise environmental details, such as dress and behavior, and exact dates of events against which the life of the heroes flows. Yet there are some differences in the choice of the narrator (whether it is the heroes themselves, or an objective observer of the events), the way of presenting time and space, ways of communication, etc. These differences are analyzed in the examples of four novels representing four literary traditions. The specifics of Russian literary tradition are also emphasized.
Towards the Epistemology of Linguistics: Creating a Terminological Hypertext Thesaurus
Authors: Shcheglova O. G.
Published: December 2023

An essay on the monograph The Metalanguage of Linguistics by S.V. Lesnikov (St. Petersburg, 2021). The author analyses the innovative principles of creating a hypertext thesaurus of linguistics terminology, emphasizes an extensive source base of digitized dictionaries of linguistic terms, and the integrated approach to the study of linguistics metalanguage including a multidimensional analysis of various scientific schools’ and national traditions’ terminological systems. The study was based on more than 1220 digitized sources – Russian dictionaries of linguistics terminology published from 1755 to 2021. S. V. Lesnikov introduces the concept of hyzaurus into scientific circulation. In fact, it is a digital ideographic dictionary of linguistics terminology providing hyperlinks designed to search for terms by their meanings. The monograph presents infographics, a systematic index of the hyzaurus, and the ability to search not only by keywords, but also by semantic fields and even by terminological paradigms. The author notes the importance of the performed research for the creation of linguistics epistemology.