bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Possibilities of Applying the Principles of Data-Driven Decision-Making in Enterprises
Authors: KOMAN Gabriel , GABRIŠOVÁ Ivana
Published: February 2025

The effective use of data, information, and appropriate technical and software equipment is a hot topic with a growing impact on business success. Decision-making influenced by different aspects, highlighting the effect of suitable available information collected via information and communication technology, is an integral part of managerial work. Data-driven decision-making has, therefore, become a need rather than a simple competitive advantage. This paper contributes to the existing literature by urging organizations to adopt a data-driven approach to decision-making and helping them overcome implementation-related challenges. A qualitative content analysis of secondary data focused on four case studies was used to gain necessary insights. The case studies were chosen according to three parameters: (1) the central theme, (2) the publication date and (3) the use of primary research methods. The findings indicate that implementing data-driven decision-making in enterprises has several benefits, including increased supply chain efficiency, communication flows, and customer loyalty. Better data transfers also appeal to reduced decision-making time and improved customer relationships. However, inadequate data, subpar external sources, and limited internal resources greatly diminish the potential for data exploitation. This insight highlights how crucial it is for companies to create a data-centric culture and engage in strategic planning and training to overcome these obstacles.
Are heavy-rainfall events a major trigger of associated natural hazards along the German rail network?
Authors: Szymczak Sonja , Bott Frederick , Fabella Vigile Marie , Fricke Katharina
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Heavy-rainfall events and associated natural hazards pose a major threat to rail transport and infrastructure. In this study, the correlation between heavy-rainfall events and three associated natural hazards was investigated using geographic information system (GIS) analyses and random-effects logistic models. The spatiotemporal linkage of a damage database from Deutsche Bahn (DB) Netz AG and the catalogue of radar-based heavy-rainfall events (CatRaRE) from the German Weather Service (DWD) revealed that almost every part of the German rail network was affected by at least one heavy-rainfall event between 2011 and 2021, with 23 % of the flood events, 14 % of the gravitational mass movements, and 2 % of the tree fall events occurring after a heavy-rainfall event. The random-effects logistic regression models showed that a heavy-rainfall event significantly increases the odds of occurrence of a flood (tree fall) by a factor of 22.7 (3.62). We find no evidence of an effect on gravitational mass movements. The heavy-rainfall index and the 21 d antecedent precipitation index were determined to be the characteristics of the heavy-rainfall events with the strongest impact on all three natural hazards. The results underline the importance of gaining more precise knowledge about the impact of climate triggers on natural hazard-related disturbances in order to make rail transport more resilient.
Pacific Decadal Oscillation-driven interdecadal variability of snowfall over the Karakoram and the Western Himalayas
Authors: Bharati Priya , Deb Pranab , Hunt Kieran Mark Rainwater
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Our study reveals that the negative phase of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) leads to increased winter (DJF) snowfall in the Karakoram and Western Himalayas (KH) from 1940 to 2022. Interdecadal variations in DJF snowfall during the negative phase of PDO are attributed to deep convection and adiabatic cooling near the tropopause in both the northwestern Pacific and the KH region. Additionally, a wave-like pattern characterized by a trough (anomalous cyclone) north of the KH and a ridge (anomalous Tibetan Plateau anticyclone) east of the KH in the upper atmosphere, along the northward shift of the DJF subtropical westerly jet (STJ), was observed. A strong positive correlation between the DJF STJ strength and DJF snowfall in the KH, as well as a significant negative correlation between the DJF STJ strength and the DJF PDO, suggests a wave response over the KH to the direct forcing over the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The intensified STJ across the KH results in higher frequency of western disturbances, leading to anomalous moisture convergence and increased DJF precipitation in the region during the PDO−. These findings hold significant implications for the decadal predictability of winter snowfall in the KH by the various phases of the PDO.
Impact of Rubbing and Waiting Technique of a Universal Adhesive System on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Al-Fadhily Zahraa Mohammed , Merza Hasan Selma , Essam Naji Rhaf , Sahib Kandwh Hayder
Published: February 2025

Background: One important factor in orthodontics to consider is the bracket's bonding strength to the teeth substrate. This study's objective is to see how the rubbing and waiting approach of a universal adhesive system affects the shear bond strength and adhesive remnant index (ARI) of orthodontic brackets.
Materials and Methods: This was an experimental study (in vitro). Fifty newly extracted human maxillary first premolars were divided into five groups of 10 teeth each. The universal adhesive was applied on the buccal surface with 20 seconds of rubbing followed by 0, 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds of waiting protocol according to their group. The teeth were set into blocks of acrylic resin, and the shear bond strength was tested. Afterwards, ARI was assessed. Statistical analyses were performed using the one-way analysis of variance and Tukey HSD post hoc. In addition to the Kruskal-Wallis test. 
Results: One-way ANOVA showed significant differences (p=0.000) between the groups. The maximum shear bond strength was for group 5 (18.93 ± 2.82), with significant differences from group 1 (p= 0.000) and group 2 (p= 0.006). The minimum bond strength was for group 1 (11.09 ± 1.50), with significant differences from all the other groups. ARI scores revealed no significant differences between the groups (p= 0.406).
Conclusion: By allowing for adequate solvent evaporation and monomer infiltration—both of which are essential for the clinical outcome of orthodontic treatment—extending the waiting period improves the shear bond strength. The ARI was not significantly impacted by waiting time.
Reproductive Toxicity Associated To Elaeis Guineensis Roots Extract In Wistar Rat.
Authors: Nzekuie Quelie Selakong , Ateba1 Sylvin Benjamin , Etaga Noël Babayana. , Takoukam Christian Tenezogang , Tetio Joël Nguemo , Mandengue Samuel Honoré , Lembe Dieudonné Massoma , Ayina Ayina Clarisse Noël ,   1 Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, P.O Box: 24157, Douala, Cameroon., Bongue Bienvenu ,   2 Sainbiose Inserm U1059 Laboratory, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne, France;
Published: February 2025

Elaeis guineensis roots have been traditionally used for
the treatment reproductive troubles. This study aimed
to investigate the reproductive toxicity of the aqueous
extract of Elaeis guineensis’ roots. Twentyfour males and 48
females (Two subgroups of 24each) aged 9 and 12 weeks
were randomly separated into 4 groups of 6 rats each. The
control received distilled water (1 mL/po), while the test
groups received aqueous extract of E. guineensis at 100, 200
and 400 mg/kg doses per gavage during 54 days (males)
and 10 days (females). Subsequently, males were mated
in rapport 1:2 (females untreated and treated) during 10
days, while receiving extract. After mating, sexual behavioral
parameters (mount latency and frequency, intromission
latency and frequency, ejaculation latency and frequency,
post ejaculation interval, Average interval of copulation)
were recorded in males using ovariectomized female’s rats
(10). In females the percentages of fertility, fecundity and
prolificacy were calculated. Consecutively, treated rats were
serially sacrificed; Sperm count and histologic analysis of
androgen and estrogen dependent organs and pituitary gland
were evaluated. Organs section of treated groups presented
normal architecture, and sexual behavioral parameters
did not show any significant difference when compared to
control group. Sperm count significantly increased at 200 mg/
kg dose. The percentage of fertility was 100% in all groups,
but the percentages of fecundity and prolificacy significantly
decreased at the dose of 400 mg/ kg. Aqueous extract of E.
guineensis roots did not affect sexual behabior, improved
fertility at traditional use dose, but could negatively affect
spermatozoids’ structure and fetus development at high doses.
Analysis of Forest Cover in the Tumba-Lediima Nature Reserve (RTL-DRC)
Authors: Frey Sylvestre , Musas André Musas A , Kibamba Nestor Anzola , Mboma Sebastien Kidushi , Simboni Tege Simboni , Asidi Djonive Munene
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes the evolution of forest cover in the Tumba-Lediima Nature Reserve between 2010 and 2022, a period marked by increasing anthropogenic pressures.  The main drivers of deforestation identified are agricultural expansion, illegal exploitation of forest resources and urbanization. These activities have led to the fragmentation of critical habitats, putting endemic and threatened species at risk, while also compromising the ecological integrity of the reserve. Furthermore, local communities face diminished livelihoods due to reduced access to natural resources. These dynamics lead to a critical loss of biodiversity, affecting critical habitats and compromising the livelihoods of local communities. Using Landsat 7 and 8 satellite imagery, combined with NDVI calculation and supervised classifications validated by a high Kappa coefficient, this study provides an accurate mapping of land cover change. The results reveal an alarming reduction in primary forest cover, accompanied by an increase in secondary forests and fallow land, suggesting limited potential for regeneration. This pattern underscores the urgent need to address the drivers of deforestation through targeted actions. These trends call for urgent conservation measures, including the targeted regeneration of degraded areas, the strengthening of environmental laws and the integration of local communities in the sustainable management of resources. By proposing concrete strategies in the short, medium and long term, this study offers essential perspectives for preserving the biodiversity and ecological resilience of the reserve. By proposing actionable strategies in the short, medium, and long term, this study provides a roadmap for preserving not only the biodiversity and ecological resilience of the reserve but also offers scalable solutions for similar tropical forest regions facing comparable challenges.
Severe lower limb weakness and thyrotoxicosis: A case of periodic thyrotoxic paralysis
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta., Vella Jack
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is an uncommon clinical entity which may present with dramatic, sudden onset of neuromuscular weakness in the absence of any previous known neurological, musculoskeletal, or metabolic disease. This report presents a case of rapid onset paraplegia, found to be due to severe thyrotoxicosis, and also aims to explain the known pathophysiology of the disorder and make recommendations as to it’s identification and treatment.

Case report: We report the case of a 39 year old Albanian man who presented to the Emergency Department with severe lower limb weakness and gait instability. Investigations revealed a profound hypokalaemia and thyrotoxicosis; his symptoms resolved upon correction of his hypokalaemia. He is now controlled on carbimazole with no recurrence of symptoms.

Conclusion: Thyroid function tests should be taken in cases of unexplained weakness and hypokalaemia. Correction of thyroid function, and not just hypokalaemia, is necessary to prevent a recurrence of symptoms.
El surgimiento del comercio fi al-aṣūl ġayr al-malmūsah en el Derecho Islámico de al-Ándalus: una aproximación iushistórica
Authors: Torres Fernández Antonio
Published: February 2025

Este artículo examina el surgimiento del comercio fi al-aṣūl ġayr al-malmūsah (de intangibles o sin capital garantizado) en el contexto del Derecho Islámico de al-Ándalus. A través de una aproximación iushistórica, se analizan las raíces las normativas y las prácticas comerciales que dieron lugar a este sistema económico particular. En paralelo, se exploran las implicaciones jurídicas y económicas de esta forma de comercio, destacando su relevancia en la estructura social de la época. Adicionalmente, se examinan las influencias jurídicas y religiosas que contribuyeron al desarrollo y la evolución de este fenómeno dentro del contexto andalusí. De esta investigación se concluye que el desarrollo jurisprudencial de importantes escuelas de pensamiento jurídico, como la mālikī, se adaptó adecuadamente a la necesidad particular de al-Ándalus para regular su creciente comercio y finanzas. Así, floreció un marco legal innovador donde había espacio para los elementos intangibles que añadían valor a las transacciones mercantiles mediante la institución de la ḥisbah. A su vez, instituciones como la istiṣnāʿ, la muḍārabah y la mušāraka superaron las tradiciones limitaciones del comercio, como el ġarar o el maysir, representando, en los anales de la historia, un legado andalusí duradero que bien merece su espacio en el mundo contemporáneo.
El itinerario histórico jurídico de la mujer libre viuda visigoda hacia la conquista de la tutela de los hijos menores
Authors: Suárez Blázquez Guillermo
Published: February 2025

La civilización romana consideró a la tutela como una institución civil de potestad política y fuerza viril. La mujer romana era concebida como un ser inferior y siempre estuvo sujeta al poder de un ciudadano varón, bien como hija (patria potestas), bien como esposa (manus), bien como pupila (tutela). Con el Imperio, de forma progresiva, la condición jurídica privada de la mujer romana mejora. La idea de que su debilidad de sexo era más aparente que real se va imponiendo en la mentalidad de los magistrados, los juristas y los tribunales. La mujer se libera de la tutela del ciudadano. También, de forma paulatina, la jurisprudencia clásica admitió su óptica del derecho natural y de gentes. A partir del siglo ii d. C., los magistrados y los tribunales admitieron de forma discrecional las solicitudes de acceso al poder tutelar de los hijos menores impúberes a las madres viudas libres de las provincias orientales. Posteriormente, con la irrupcióncivil del cristianismo, las cancillerías imperiales reconocieron, de forma oficial ex lege, que, en ausencia de voluntad testamentaria o de tutela legítima, la madre tenía el derecho y el poder civil tutelar de sus hijos huérfanos impúberes. Esta dinámica legislativa del Bajo Imperio fue adoptada posteriormente por Lex Romana Wisigothorum y Liber Iudiciorum. Este último, además, instituyó un nuevo régimen de paridad y equidad romano cristiano, patriarcal y matriarcal y concedió el derecho de tutriz de los hijos menores impúberes a la madre viuda visigoda.
Reading Race with Oprah: The 2.0 Years
Authors: Wu Yung-Hsing , Woods Cheylon , Hill Yamane , Duhon Camille , Opaluwa Ladi , Ambrose Kaylin , Credeur Bek
Published: February 2025

This article takes up the 2.0 moment of Oprah’s Book Club (OBC), focusing specifically on its management of race across several Black-authored titles published in and around the Trump presidency and the Black Lives Matters movement. Consisting of six short component pieces, the authors argue that when the OBC took on race it did so in strategic ways that at times seemed overdetermined by the club’s audience/readership.
From Creative to Speculative Audience: The Conversational Viewing of WandaVision on Twitter
Authors: Bravo Irene Raya , Cobo-Durán Sergio , Rubio-Hernández María Del Mar
Published: February 2025

This article studies the social consumption habits in Spain of the series WandaVision, distributed every week internationally through Disney+. To understand the relevance of the phenomenon, two determining factors are examined: firstly, the incessant transformation of television consumption, strained by the fluctuation between binge-watching and appointment TV; and, secondly, the intermittent nature of a social and creative audience, which sometimes replaces commentary with speculation on possible narrative development. Through a methodological triangulation, an analysis of the most relevant hashtags on Twitter during the show broadcast, a questionnaire on consumption habits and five in-depth interviews were carried out. The aim is to observe how the “conversational viewing” developed on Twitter during the broadcast of the series can transform the viewer’s consumption preferences and generate a social conversation that favours discursive conjectures. The results reveal how the weekly broadcast can favor 1) weekly consumption and 2) the emergence of a speculative audience.
An Efficient Deepfake Detection System Using ConvoReinAutoNet and GeoFisherNet
Authors: Alkhorem Dr. Azan Hamad
Published: February 2025

This research proposes an efficient deepfake detection system using a hybrid optimization model and a new deep learning approach. This system is divided into two phases: (i) the training Phase and (ii) the detection Phase. The decision phase is the ultimate decision maker, wherein a new deep learning approach referred to as ConvoReinAutoNet(CRAN) is introduced by levering the layers of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL), and Autoencoders, respectively. The training phase is enriched with new feature fusion and a hybrid optimization-based optimal feature selection approach. The extracted temporal and texture features (newly introduced Improved Local Ternary Patterns (I-LTP)) from the pre-processed images of the deepfake database are fused using the new GeoFisherNet. The newest hybrid optimization method called Marine Predator Customized White Shark Optimizer (MCWO) is used to select the best features among the combined features, which represents the combination of both the Marine Predator Algorithm (MPA) and White Shark Optimization Algorithm (WSO). The suggested model has been implemented in python and validated in terms of detection efficiency over the existing approaches.
Análisis de la asociación entre el riesgo de diabetes y el riesgo cardiovascular en una población colombiana: resultados basados en las escalas de la Findrisk y la OPS
Authors: Clavijo Carmen , Tamayo Medina Mateo , Cortés David , Varela Daniela , Bedoya Lina , Lopera Velásquez Verónica , Maturana Daily , Hernández Eder , Polanco Juan Pablo , Rosero Revelo Ricardo
Published: February 2025

Contexto: las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) y la diabetes mellitus representan problemas importantes de salud pública en Colombia, que contribuyen significativamente a la morbilidad y mortalidad, por lo que la identificación temprana de individuos con riesgo cardiometabólico es crucial para desarrollar intervenciones preventivas.
Objetivo: analizar, en una gran muestra de la población colombiana, la relación existente entre dos escalas, la primera estima el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2: Findrisk (Finnish Diabetes Risk Score) y la segunda valora el riesgo cardiovascular y es de la Organización Panamericana de Salud (OPS).
Metodología: se realizó un estudio observacional y descriptivo desde julio de 2019 hasta junio de 2022, con la participación de 126?113 individuos mayores de 18 años de Medellín, Colombia. En esta población se utilizaron las escalas Findrisk (para estimar el riesgo de padecer diabetes tipo 2) y de la OPS (para evaluar el riesgo cardiovascular en las categorías de bajo, moderado y alto); se tomaron medidas antropométricas, como el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y la circunferencia de cintura (CC); se aplicaron métodos estadísticos descriptivos y la prueba de Chi-cuadrado para examinar la asociación entre las categorías de riesgo y, además, se empleó un modelo de regresión logística ordinal, con el fin de conocer la asociación entre la escala de Findrisk y los niveles de riesgo cardiovascular de la OPS.
Resultados: la mediana de edad fue de 43 años (RIC: 29-58), la del IMC fue de 26,08 kg/m2 y la mediana de la CC fue de 87 cm. La mayoría de los sujetos (62,56?%) presentaron un riesgo bajo de desarrollar diabetes (según Findrisk), mientras que el 8,86?% fue clasificado de riesgo cardiovascular alto (según OPS). El análisis de chi-cuadrado reveló asociaciones significativas entre las categorías de riesgo de las escalas de Findrisk y la OPS (p <0,001), con una correlación muy significativa en ambos extremos del riesgo. El modelo de regresión ordinal mostró una convergencia adecuada y una capacidad predictiva moderada (pseudo R-cuadrado?=?0,1195). La escala Findrisk se asoció positivamente con la estimación del riesgo según la OPS, incrementando en un 22,9?% las probabilidades de pertenecer a la categoría de “riesgo moderado” y en un 20,5?% para el “riesgo alto”, por cada unidad adicional (OR: 1,229 y 1,205, respectivamente). Las intersecciones fueron significativas y capturaron bien las diferencias entre los grupos de riesgo.
Conclusiones: la combinación de las escalas de riesgo de Findrisk y de la OPS permite una evaluación más completa del riesgo cardiometabólico, mejorando la identificación de individuos con riesgo elevado, tanto de diabetes tipo 2 como de eventos cardiovasculares.
Transtornos mentais relacionados ao trabalho: uma análise epidemiológica de um estado da Amazônia de 2018 a 2023
Authors: Gomes Victor Alexandre Santos , Brito Ryan Daniel Gomes , Moia Ketrhylen das Mercês , Silveira Daniel Dantas , Pinto Jamily Suelen Cardoso , Goto Lucicleide Kubiczewski , Andrade Gabriel Lima de , Lourido Jéssica Sabrina Rebelo , Acordi Marlei Cristina , Silva Marcella Ayonan dos Santos , Pimentel Renê Silva
Published: February 2025

Os processos de trabalho passaram por transformações significativas com o avanço de tecnologias, novas demandas e formas de atuação, culminando em desemprego estrutural, instabilidade, precarização do trabalho e priorização do lucro. Esses fatores agravaram as desigualdades sociais e intensificaram os Transtornos Mentais Relacionados ao Trabalho (TMRT). Por isso, este estudo tem por objetivo conhecer o perfil epidemiológico relacionados a casos de TMRT no período de 2018 a 2023 no estado do Pará. Para isso, trata-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem quantitativa, ecológica e descritiva, que analisou dados sobre TMRT no Pará a partir de dados Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS). Os resultados apontaram maior prevalência de casos em mulheres (63,7%), pessoas com ensino superior completo (50%) e pardas (39,49%). Agosto (22,1%) e 2023 (35,16%) destacaram-se como o período de maior ocorrência. Com base no teste estatístico de Correlação de Pearson, foram evidenciadas correlações significativas entre sexo feminino e casos por ano (p < 0,001) e entre casos anuais e escolaridade superior (p = 0,004). Os transtornos de humor e estresse foram os diagnósticos mais comuns (45,1%). Os resultados reforçam a urgência de políticas voltadas para a saúde mental no trabalho, incluindo atendimentos psicológicos, grupos de apoio e canais de comunicação segura. A implementação de estratégias que promovam o bem-estar emocional e o suporte adequado aos trabalhadores é crucial para enfrentar os desafios identificados e mitigar os impactos do TMRT, contribuindo para ambientes de trabalho mais saudáveis e produtivos.
Effectiveness of Metformin Monotherapy vs. Metformin-Insulin Combination on Glycemic Control for Type 2 Diabetes in Eastern Libya
Authors: Adnan Asheibi  , Ahmed Amhidi  , Hwuida Maghoud  , Ghada Hadiia
Published: February 2025

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) management focuses on achieving optimal glycemic control to mitigate the risk of complications. Metformin monotherapy and metformin-insulin combination therapy are standard treatment approaches. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of metformin monotherapy versus metformin combined with insulin in achieving glycemic control in T2D patients in Eastern Libya. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 1, 2023, to December 30, 2023, involving 226 participants out of an initial 239, after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Eligible participants included T2D patients on metformin monotherapy or combination therapy, aged 18 years and older, with a minimum treatment duration of three months. Exclusion criteria included those on other regimens or newly diagnosed. The final sample consisted of 43.4% males (n=98) and 56.6% females (n=128), with a mean age of 58 years, mean disease duration of 12.9 years, and a mean HbA1c of 7.7%. Of the participants, 91 were on metformin monotherapy, which demonstrated a lower mean HbA1c of 7.1% (±0.93), compared to the 128 participants on metformin-insulin combination therapy, with a mean HbA1c of 8.1% (±1.1). An independent T-test revealed a statistically significant difference (p<0.001). These findings suggest that metformin monotherapy may be more effective in achieving glycemic control in certain T2D patients. Future studies are warranted to validate these results and further investigate potential influencing factors.
HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION OF SOCIETAL COHESION IN TAMIL TEMPLES
Authors: V. Biresan  , V. Thirumurugan
Published: February 2025

This study delves into the historical significance of Tamil temples as crucial loci of societal cohesion, transcending their primary role as places of worship. Functioning as multifaceted institutions, Tamil temples have historically unified communities through their contributions to education, the arts, economic activities, and cultural preservation. This research critically examines their capacity to foster harmony among diverse social strata while simultaneously embodying and influencing the hierarchical framework of Tamil society. Through an interdisciplinary scrutiny of architectural features, epigraphic records, and ritual practices, the study unveils the complex interplay between tradition and societal structure within these sacred spaces. By situating Tamil temples at the nexus of cultural identity and social integration, this work offers a nuanced understanding of their enduring legacy in navigating the intricate dynamics of caste, tradition, and cultural transformation.
UNDERSTANDING OF CONSUMER DEMAND AND THE ABILITY TO COMPETE IN THE CARIBBEAN (LATIN AMERICA).
Authors: Rauzi Ramazalena  , Frengki Putra Ramansyah  , Muhammad Multazam  , Rico Nur Ilham  , Irada Sinta
Published: February 2025

The Latin American region is a region that has Abundant natural resources Owned natural resources can strengthen the potential Economy, especially in terms of increasing cooperation with Indonesia which can be pursued through incentive and well-planned economic diplomacy.
ANALYSIS OF CRIMINAL LAW AND ISLAMIC CRIMINAL LAW ON THEFT WITH VIOLENCE (Comparative Study)
Authors: Muhammad Irwansyah Khadri
Published: February 2025

Violent theft is one of the crimes that disturbs society, not only causing material losses but also deep psychological impacts on the victims. In Indonesia, this crime is regulated in the Criminal Code (KUHP), while in Islamic criminal law, violent theft is included in the category of hirabah. The method used in this study is a comparative study with a normative approach, which examines the legal provisions in the Criminal Code and Islamic criminal law in depth. The results of the study show that in Indonesian criminal law, violent theft is regulated in Article 365 of the Criminal Code which provides punishment based on the severity of the crime, ranging from imprisonment to the death penalty. Meanwhile, Islamic criminal law regulates violent theft in the context of hirabah, which provides more severe punishments, including amputating hands, feet, or even the death penalty, depending on the impact of the crime on society. A comparison of these two legal systems shows differences in the approach to justice and protection of society. Indonesian criminal law focuses more on protecting individuals, while Islamic criminal law emphasizes moral and social protection in order to maintain public order. Both legal systems aim to provide a deterrent effect, but in different ways in terms of punishment and enforcement of justice.
Cross-bordered financial crime scripting
Authors: Snaphaan T. (Thom) , van Ruitenburg T. (Teun)
Published: February 2025

Cross-bordered financial crime scripting: een methode om internationale kennisuitwisseling over (de financiële aspecten van) criminaliteit te bevorderen

Georganiseerde criminaliteit is grotendeels winstgedreven en heeft bijna altijd grensoverschrijdende kernmerken. In deze bijdrage introduceren de auteurs financial crime scripting als methode voor internationale samenwerking en kennisuitwisseling over de financiële aspecten van winstgedreven criminaliteit. Centraal in dit artikel staan drie kerneigenschappen van de methode: (1) de analytische basis van de methode, waardoor onder meer een gemeenschappelijke taal wordt gecreëerd, (2) de probleemgeoriënteerde aard van de methode en (3) de focus op het genereren van actiegerichte informatie, ook wel intelligence.
Het EOM en de aanpak van internationale btw-fraude: waar ligt de (juridische en letterlijke) grens?
Authors: Verschoor M. (Micha) , Jeronimus R. (Ron) , de Boer J.N. (Judith)
Published: February 2025

Het EOM en de aanpak van internationale btw-fraude: waar ligt de (juridische en letterlijke) grens?

In deze bijdrage wordt ingegaan op de (juridische) grens van de (on)bevoegdheid van het EOM in de aanpak van internationale btw-fraude via het Nederlandse strafproces, en de toenemende neiging vanuit het EOM om nationale wetgeving en rechtsbevoegdheden opzij te schuiven. Het rechtvaardigen van een bredere reikwijdte op basis van vage of oneigenlijke interpretaties van Europese regelgeving zou immers kunnen leiden tot een gevaarlijke uitholling van ons nationale rechtsstelsel en de rechtsstatelijkheid op het gebied van het strafrecht.
The Impact of the Damages Directive on the Enforcement of EU Competition Law
Authors: Meijer R.
Published: February 2025

The Impact of the Damages Directive on the Enforcement of EU Competition Law. Bespreking van het proefschrift van mr. P. Kirst

Het (Engelstalige) proefschrift van Philipp Kirst bespreekt de impact van de schaderichtlijn en onderzoekt hoe de publiekrechtelijke en privaatrechtelijke handhaving het beste gezamenlijk kunnen worden ingezet om te komen tot een effectieve handhaving van de Europese mededingingsregels. Deze analyse vindt plaats vanuit zowel een juridisch als een economisch perspectief.
THE INFLUENCE OF ANTIBIOTICS ADMINISTRATION ON INFECTION SUBSEQUENT TO DENTAL EXTRACTION
Authors:   Department of Surgery/ College of Dentistry/ Tikrit University/ Tikrit/ Iraq, KAREEM AHMED ABDUL , MIZHER SABER ,   Department of Surgery/ College of Dentistry/ Tikrit University/ Tikrit/ Iraq, AMER AHMED ,   Department of Surgery/ College of Dentistry/ Tikrit University/ Tikrit/ Iraq, QAIS SOHAIB ,   Department of Prevention/ College of Dentistry/ Tikrit University/ Tikrit/ Iraq, SAAD SAIF ,   Department of Prosthodontics/ College of Dentistry/ Tikrit University/ Tikrit/ Iraq, SAAD ALI ,   Department of Conservative Dentistry/ College of Dentistry/ Tikrit University/ Tikrit/ Iraq
Published: February 2025

Aims: The purpose of the current research is to estimate the effectiveness of antibiotic administration on socket healing and postoperative pain following dental extraction.

Materials and Methods: The research included 40 healthy patients between 20-35 years with an asymptomatic tooth at the time of extraction. Patients were randomly divided into four groups, three groups with antibiotics group [group 1: Augmentin; group 2: Azithromycin; group 3: Cefuroxime, and one group without antibiotics (control group)]. Patients were assessed on the fifth postoperative day to measure the socket healing and postoperative pain after extraction.

Results: There were statistically significant differences in socket healing and postoperative pain between the three antibiotic groups and Control groups on the fifth postoperative day. Augmentin and Azithromycin have a better effect on socket healing and postoperative pain control than cefuroxime.

Conclusions: The results of this study showed that antibiotic administration after the extraction of teeth reduces pain and accelerates socket healing.
Studying the Fundamental Approaches to Critical Discourse Analysis: Disclose the Criticism of Power and Ideology
Authors:   University of Cyprus, Farhadytooli Morteza
Published: February 2025

Discourse analysis and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) investigate the networks constructed through language, encompassing cultural, political, and identical systems. CDA stands as a multidisciplinary approach that critically examines language use in societal contexts. At its core, CDA aims to expose power structures and ideological influences embedded within discourse. This article delves into the fundamental approaches of CDA, emphasizing its role in unveiling the criticism of power and ideology. Through an exploration of key theoretical frameworks and analytical tools, this paper elucidates the ways in which CDA unveils the intricate relationships between language, power, and ideology, contributing to a deeper understanding of societal dynamics. However, CDA diverges by critically examining disparities, inequalities, and discriminatory practices entrenched in power and ideology expressed through language. Despite divergent foundational approaches, CDA aims to uncover the interdependence of language, power, and ideology, spotlighting language’s role in both exerting power and perpetuating social inequalities. Dominant ideologies often become naturalized through continuous linguistic use, yet critical discourse analysts strive to expose and contest these embedded power dynamics and ideologies. They serve to awaken individuals complicit in legitimizing these ideologies inadvertently.
HERITAGE AS A CATALYST FOR SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION: TOWARDS VIABLE LOCAL CREATIVE ECOSYSTEMS IN POLAND AND FRANCE
Authors: Michalowski Piotr , Gajda Kinga Anna
Published: February 2025

The overarching aim of this research was to conduct a comparative analysis of the Polish and French approaches to the interpretation and management of cultural heritage. It also explores the perceptions of the legacy associated with venues that have transitioned from their original purposes to new forms of activities aimed at heritage preservation. Key aspects of this study encompass the preservation of the memory of these sites, the strategic development of the locales, the values and goals upheld by these transformed facilities, capacity building, and the roles played by private entities in organizing cultural activities and commemorating cultural heritage within the region.
Alessandro Serra és Szavvasz Sztrumposz rendezései Budapesten : Előadás-elemzések színház-antropológiai szempontok bevonásával
Authors: Tölli Szofia
Published: February 2025

Dolgozatom témája két olyan előadás, amelyet
a 11. Madách Nemzetközi Színházi Találkozón (MITEM)
mutattak be: az egyik a záróeseményként, Alessandro
Serra rendezésében bemutatott Tragédia – Oidipusz
éneke című előadás, a másik a Szavvasz Sztrumposz
rendezésében színpadra vitt Sirály. Az alábbiakban
az előadások elemzése mellett feltárom kulturális
és színházi kontextusukat, valamint kísérletet teszek
a színház-antropológiai szempontú megközelítésükre is.
Voice therapy results in unilateral vocal cord paralysis
Authors: Şeneldir Lütfü
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate our rehabilitation results in patients with unilateral vocal cord paralysis, which significantly reduces a person's quality of life and motivation to enjoy life.
Patients and Methods: This retrospective study included 12 patients (10 females, 2 males; mean age: 44.3±15.5 years; range, 23 to 71 years) who were diagnosed with dysphonia caused by unilateral vocal cord paralysis and received voice therapy between April 2022 and October 2024. Before voice therapy, videolaryngostroboscopy was performed on each patient. The duration and degree of direct and indirect voice therapy techniques varied based on the patients' dysphonia features. To evaluate the therapy results, voice handicap index and maximum phonation time scores were obtained before and after therapy, and the results were compared.
Results: A significant difference was found between the patients' maximum phonation times and voice handicap index values before and after therapy (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Voice therapy is an effective therapeutic strategy for dysphonia in people with unilateral vocal cord paralysis, with early rehabilitation being more beneficial. In clinical settings, maximum phonation time and voice handicap index can be used to assess the efficacy of voice treatment.
Rules, networks and resources of the ombudsmen's offices in Mexico. Notes for their approach
Authors: Sánchez García Karina
Published: February 2025

The objective is to present the results of an exploratory review of the annual reports of the Canal Once Audience Ombudsman for the period from 2007 to 2023, carried out with the intention of both identifying the issues addressed in the complaints, observations and comments submitted by the channel's audiences, and of characterizing the process of responding to such messages from the audiences.The Office of the Ombudsman for the Audience began as a media self-regulation measure within the field of ethics; but, it is currently envisaged as one of the mechanisms to guarantee the fulfillment of the rights of the audience recognized in the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (article 6); and Canal Once was one of the first media outlets in Mexico to have an ombudsman.Among the issues identified, complaints regarding the channel's programming stand out, particularly those referring to the broadcasting of the program Toros y toreros (Bulls and bullfighters) —whose name changed to Toros, sol y sombra (Bulls, sun and shadow)— as it was a constant until the moment it was taken off the air. On the other hand, the identification of the process of attending to audience messages makes it possible to identify some aspects linked to the institutionalization of the ombudsman's office.This review is part of the doctoral research I am carrying out and aims to analyze the process of institutionalization of the ombudsmen of the national media audiences, within the framework of their recognition in the Federal Law of Telecommunications and Broadcasting (2014).
Electrical hazards in the industrial workshops of the “Atahualpa” Educational Unit in the city of Ambato
Authors: Taguada Dennise , Quimiz Ana , Pizaña Anderson , Ortiz Kerly
Published: February 2025

Knowing about electrical hazards is very important because they are the main cause of negative health effects, this is determined by analyzing the risks that may arise in these activities, when performing maintenance of equipment or handling electrical cables, among others, within the workshops of the Educational Unit “Atahualpa” it has been observed that students are exposed to various electrical hazards either by direct or indirect contact when performing their work, Therefore, it has been necessary to make known how important it would be to implement a manual of signage and teach more about the subject to students before performing any electrical work, in order that students have precautions, are responsible and know how to properly use the materials or tools when performing the tasks assigned by teachers, so that this is done correctly and safely, thus avoiding serious accidents within the institution.According to the results obtained in the surveys conducted both students and teachers agree and see the need for proper signage in the workshops, on the other hand, it has also been seen important, necessary that teachers of this unit speak and make known more about the subject to students as it has been seen that some of them do not know much of the above
Alveolar echinococcosis in the canton of Geneva between 2010 and 2021: a descriptive analysis
Authors: Ollagnon Manon , Bresson-Hadni Solange , Spahr Laurent , Rubbia-Brandt Laura , Toso Christian , Chappuis François
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: Alveolar echinococcosis is a rare but potentially severe parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus multilocularis, endemic in many countries in the northern hemisphere, including Switzerland. While the liver is most commonly affected, other organs can also be involved either by contiguity or haematogenous spread. To date, there is no epidemiological or clinical data on alveolar echinococcosis in the canton of Geneva.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the demographic, epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic characteristics of alveolar echinococcosis in the canton of Geneva between 2010 and 2021.
METHODS: An investigation was conducted among physicians from Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the private sector likely to encounter patients diagnosed with alveolar echinococcosis between 2010 and 2021. All patients being treated in the canton of Geneva were included. After obtaining their consent, an epidemiological questionnaire was completed by patients, and a clinical questionnaire by their referring physicians. Demographic, epidemiological and clinical data were entered into REDCap, then extracted and analysed.
RESULTS: Of a total of 27 patients diagnosed with alveolar echinococcosis, 25 were included in the study; one patient did not provide his consent and one patient could not be contacted. The annual incidence of alveolar echinococcosis in the canton of Geneva was calculated at 0.24 cases per 100,000 inhabitants based on the subset (n = 14) domiciled in Geneva. The vast majority of patients (n = 24; 96%) were followed at HUG. The median age of patients was 55 years (range: 17–79) with a slight predominance of women (56%). Reported risk factors for alveolar echinococcosis included owning a vegetable garden (70.8%), often unfenced, practicing composting (69.6%), and owning a dog (58.3%) or a cat (58.3%). Four patients (16%) had an immunosuppressive condition. Only 52% of patients were symptomatic at the time of diagnosis. The liver was affected in most cases (n = 24; 96%), but one patient had a primary splenic location. Surgical resection for curative purposes was performed in 13 patients (52%). All patients received parasitostatic treatment with albendazole, discontinued in 5 patients (20%) due to drug-induced hepatitis. Three patients died (12%), of which two directly related to alveolar echinococcosis.
CONCLUSION: Alveolar echinococcosis, a rare but severe disease, is endemic in the canton of Geneva. The establishment of mandatory reporting of this disease in Switzerland would allow monitoring of its epidemiological evolution. Primary and secondary prevention measures, currently non-existent, could potentially lower the incidence and severity of the disease.
Clinical outcomes and severe complications of hospitalised children and adolescents with varicella in central Switzerland: a retrospective observational study
Authors: Schwidetzky Jan , Heininger Ulrich , Salzmann Medea , Neuhaus Thomas J. , Buettcher Michael
Published: February 2025

AIM: Recent data on clinical complications and mortality among hospitalised children and adolescents due to varicella are unavailable in Switzerland. The aim of the study was to explore data on severe varicella complications in hospitalised children before the introduction of a universal varicella vaccination recommendation, which the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health implemented in January 2023.
METHODS: This was a retrospective observational study of children hospitalised with varicella between 01.01.2010 and 31.03.2020 at a tertiary children’s hospital in central Switzerland serving approximately 10% of the Swiss population. The inclusion criteria were acute varicella and/or related complications.
RESULTS: A total of 95 patients were identified. The median age at onset was 4 years (range: 2 months to 13 years) and the peak age of patients was between 1 and 4 years. 53 had mild and 42 patients had severe varicella-associated complications (8 had >1 severe complication). The most common severe complications were bacterial skin and soft tissue infections (n = 28), invasive secondary bacterial infections (n = 18), and central nervous system-related complications (n = 12). Admission to the paediatric intensive care unit and surgical intervention were required in 11 (12%) and 16 (17%) patients, respectively. Two previously healthy school-age children died because of secondary bacterial infections.
CONCLUSION: Our results demonstrate that varicella can cause severe and even fatal complications in children living in a highly developed country. This study provides valuable clinical data on severe varicella complications in hospitalised children from a large catchment area of Switzerland, facilitating future data comparison of the disease burden before and after the introduction of universal varicella vaccination in Switzerland.
Evaluation and testing of the proportional hazards assumption in analysis of time-to-event data in subgroup analysis of randomised controlled trials: a meta-epidemiological study
Authors: Birrer Dominique Lisa , Widmer Lukas Werner , Tanno Lulu , Schneider Romano , Dirnberger Amanda , Wilhelm Alexander , Zingg Urs , Müller Beat , Meuli Lorenz , Kuemmerli Christoph
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: When Cox regression models are used to analyse time-to-event data, the proportional hazard assumption (PHA) must be reassured to obtain valid results. Transparent reporting of the statistics used is therefore essential to interpret research. This study aimed to assess the quality of statistical reporting and testing of the PHA in subgroup analysis of surgical randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
METHODS: All published articles (see appendix 1) in the top quartile (25%) of surgical journals from 2019 to 2021 were screened in a literature review according to the ClarivateTM journal citation report impact factor. Subgroup analyses of surgical RCT data that used Cox models were identified. Statistical reporting was rated using a previously established 12-item PHA Reporting Score as our primary endpoint. For original surgical publications, the PHA was formally tested on reconstructed time-to-event data from Kaplan-Meier estimators. Methodological reporting quality was rated according to the CONSORT statement. Digitalisation was only possible in studies where a Kaplan-Meier estimator including numbers at risk per time interval was published. All results from the subgroup analyses were compared to primary surgical RCT reports and benchmark RCTs using Cox models published in the New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet.
RESULTS: Thirty-two studies reporting secondary subgroup analyses on surgical RCT data using Cox models were identified. Statistical reporting of surgical subgroup publications was significantly inferior compared to original benchmark publications: median PHA Reporting Score 50% (interquartile range [IQR]: 39 to 58) vs 58% (IQR: 42 to 67), p <0.001. The subgroups did not differ in comparison to primary surgical RCTs: median PHA Reporting Score 50% (IQR: 39 to 58) vs 42% (IQR: 33 to 58), p = 0.286. Adherence to the CONSORT reporting standards did significantly differ between subgroup studies and benchmark publications (p <0.001) as well as between subgroup studies and primary surgical RCT reports: 13 (12.5 to 14) vs 13 (IQR: 11 to 13), p = 0.042.
CONCLUSION: Statistical methodological reporting of secondary subgroup analyses from surgical RCTs was inferior to benchmark publications but not worse than primary surgical RCT reports. A comprehensive statistical review process and statistical reporting guidelines might help improve the reporting quality.